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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 1, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 22-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Honors Veterans At Memorial Day Parade By DAVID RIGGS should rededicate to our veterans.” Hogaboom introduced the Grand Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Similar to what he told the audi- Marshal, Command Sergeant Major WESTFIELD — Residents stood ence last Memorial Day, Mr. Eloyd Britt. He thanked everyone in- along East Broad Street and gathered Hogaboom also made the point that it volved in putting the parade together, around the World War I Veterans is important to support all veterans the residents for their support while Memorial Monument to watch the and those currently serving in Iraq he was in Iraq last year as a member annual Westfield Memorial Day Pa- and Afghanistan no matter where one of the 250th Signal Battalion and rade this past Monday. stands politically. Rather than be torn “most importantly,” all of the veter- The festivities began at 9 a.m. at apart by political differences on this ans of America’s many wars. the World War I Veterans Memorial day, he said that it is “a day when all “They served for our liberty,” said Monument. Peter Hogaboom, com- Americans join together.” Mr. Britt. “We will never forget them, mander of Post No. 3 of the American Mr. Hogaboom took time out of his for they never forgot us.” Legion in Westfield, served as the speech to remember Bill Brown, who Mr. Britt has been a part of several Master of Ceremonies. He opened directed and organized the parade Memorial Day parades, but this is the the day with a speech in which he lineup for many years before passing first time he has ever been named urged listeners to remember that away last week. At this year’s parade, Grand Marshal. It was a duty he was Memorial Day is a day of remem- John Cuzo took over this duty. “extremely honored and humbled” to brance, not of barbeques. After an opening prayer and bene- receive. “Today is about respect and rever- diction by American Legion chaplain “Emotionally I am overwhelmed,” ence for our veterans, but the mean- Al Riker and the Westfield High he later said. “It is truly an honor to ing of the day can be lost in commer- School Marching Band’s rendition of represent my soldiers like this. I am cialism,” he said. “This is a day we the Star Spangled Banner, Mr. indebted to Westfield for this.” Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Following the Grand Marshal’s HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED...Active and retired servicemen and women march in the town’s annual Memorial speech, Mr. Hogaboom introduced Day parade on Monday morning. his son Thomas who, for his Eagle Scout project, is working to raise money to create a World War II monu- WPD Officer Claims Innocence ment next to the Korean War Monu- ment across the street from the World War I Monument. Last year, the Ko- On Allegations of Sleeping on Job rean War Monument was erected for Kevin Devaney’s Eagle Scout project. By PAUL J. PEYTON monses he had written a few days Under cross-examination from Thomas has already raised two- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader earlier. Officer Kasko’s attorney, Julien Neals, thirds of the money needed for the WESTFIELD – A Westfield police During last Thursday’s three-hour both Lieutenant Brocato and Sergeant monument; he needs $10,000 more. officer faces six days suspension on hearing, Lieutenant Carmen Brocato Earl said they did not attempt to con- He said he hopes to dedicate the monu- allegations that he failed to back up said he became concerned when Of- tact Officer Kasko by radio. ment by Veterans Day. another officer on a motor vehicle ficer Kasko failed to respond to a 1:12 In rebutting Sergeant Earl’s testi- Mayor Andrew Skibitsky gave the stop and that he was sleeping in his a.m. backup call for a motor vehicle mony, Officer Kasko said he was con- final speech of the morning. He be- patrol car at a local cemetery. stop on North Avenue near Drug Fair. ducting radar operations and review- gan by welcoming Mr. Britt home Officer Greg Kasko, a 16-year vet- He said the department’s Global Po- ing summonses he had written from from Iraq and thanking him for his eran of the town’s police force, has sitioning System (GPS) showed Of- his previous workdays at the time of dedicated service to America. He also said he is innocent of the charges. He ficer Kasko’s car stationary at the the incident. called upon the citizens of Westfield said he never received the radio trans- cemetery. He sent Sergeant Todd Earl, Officer Kasko said he started to Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader mission of the backup call and that he who was assisting at a motor vehicle respond to a later radio transmission A GRAND RIDE…Westfield’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal Eloyd to take action and help veterans, fami- Britt rides through downtown as part of the parade. lies of veterans and families of cur- was conducting radar at the time and stop on South Avenue, to the cem- for an ongoing motor vehicle investi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 reviewing and making notes on sum- etery to check Officer Kasko. gation for the same officer although Sergeant Earl said he observed he did not know the location because Sierra Leonean Court Delays Officer Kasko sleeping in his patrol he had not received the initial trans- car at Fairview Cemetery at 1:24 a.m. mission. “His head was back, his mouth was “I quickly said, what does he have Chemidlin Court Hearing open, and he was sleeping,” Sergeant because I never heard a car stop,” By PAUL J. PEYTON of Michael Chemidlin’s three sons, Earl said, adding that the officer’s Officer Kasko said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times said during an interview at The eyes were closed. After starting to respond, Officer SCOTCH PLAINS – A Sierra Leader/Times office last Thursday that Lieutenant Brocato said Officer Kasko said he heard the officer call for Leone, West Africa, court hearing he first learned of his father’s arrest Kasko’s car was stationary at the cem- assistance from another patrol unit scheduled yesterday for a Scotch on May 15 from his aunt, Emmy etery for 40 minutes, while Sergeant that, he said, was assigned to a neigh- Plains missionary and former Na- Salerno of Edison. Earl put the time at an hour. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tional Guard staff sergeant charged “I was concerned after not hearing with espionage has been postponed from him for awhile,” he said. His aunt until this Friday, June 2. told him, “Your father was arrested.” Council Debates Changes Michael Chemidlin, 58, was re- “You’re thinking the worst,” An- leased from prison on May 24 after drew Chemidlin said in recalling his posting the equivalent of $8,000 bail. emotions at the time. “We were just To Legal Expense Rates Mr. Chemidlin was originally ar- upset when we heard the charges. We By MICHAEL J. POLLACK mained flat, and saw no increase.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader rested on April 29 for conspiracy while knew they were untrue.” Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times First Ward Councilman Pete taking pictures of the United Nations The family has said that Michael A FAMILY’S ANGUISH…Andrew Chemidlin, the oldest son of Scotch Plains WESTFIELD –Following a budget- Echausse said during the 2004 operat- court complex. Chemidlin was an amateur photogra- resident Michael Chemidlin, is interviewed by Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ary discussion on lowering the town’s ing budget cycle, former Fourth Ward A court dismissed all conspiracy pher who was taking pictures while assignment editor Paul Peyton last Thursday about conspiracy charges his father legal expenses, Town Administrator Jim Councilman Larry Goldman said the charges against Mr. Chemidlin on CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 has been charged with in Sierra Leone. Gildea spoke to The Westfield Leader rate the Westfield town attorney was May 15 and he was released. He was about the statistics Fourth Ward Coun- compensated, $100, was low in com- rearrested on espionage charges the cilman Tom Bigosinski presented in his parison to what an attorney would next day after going back to the prison Westfield Police Department Charges analysis on Westfield’s legal payouts. typically earn. The discussions led to to pick up his passport and belong- Councilman Bigosinski said at the the eventual raising of the rate, which ings. He is barred from leaving the council meeting that the town could save hadn’t increased since the early 1990s. country and faces 15 years in prison if Ex-Red Cross Worker With Theft of Services upwards of $47,000 on its estimated Councilman Echausse said there are convicted of the charges. By CASSIE LO til her arrest in May. Lewis allegedly According to Westfield Police Ser- $230,000 legal budget by amending the reasons for the spike in the approved He faces espionage charges for al- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader forged the signature of Mr. Jenkins to geant Scott Roger, the Tri-County Red hourly rates of attorneys working under legal budget from $168,000 in 2004 to legedly attempting to free former WESTFIELD – A Scotch Plains obtain a room at the Westfield Inn for Cross “never authorized her stay at the Township Attorney Bob Cockren and $230,000 in 2005 and 2006. He told Liberian President Charles Taylor woman and former employee of the several months, according to Trish Red Cross’ expense.” The initial com- Labor Attorney Rick Danser. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 from the court complex. Prosecutors Tri-County Chapter of the American Mulligan, executive director of the plaint was brought to the Westfield According to Mr. Gildea, “The hourly have called taking pictures of the Red Cross, based in Plainfield, was Tri-County Red Cross. Police Department by Mr. Jenkins and rate doesn’t tell the whole picture. You Primary Election complex a crime of treason. arrested May 24 and charged with “We never put people up [in hotels] Andrea Tamkutonis of the Best West- have to look at the bottom line expendi- Election Polls will be open for Taylor is accused of backing Sierra theft of services for allegedly pre- for more than three to five days,” Ms. ern Westfield Inn. Eventually, Ms. ture. In 2006, the legal expenses are primary elections this Tuesday, June Leonean rebels who hacked off arms, tending to be a disaster survivor to Mulligan said. Lewis was charged with theft of ser- $230,000, not including salaries (which 6, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. legs, lips and ears of victims during obtain a room at the Best Western Ms. Mulligan also alleged that vices, but “she is not, as of yet, charged add another $100,000, according to In the race for U.S. Senate, State the country’s civil war. Westfield Inn on North Avenue in Lewis was living in the hotel with her with forgery,” Sergeant Roger said. Mr. Gildea). We’re always looking to Senator Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield, Anthony Cinelli of Los Angeles, Westfield. Police said her bill for her daughter and husband, despite the Ms. Tamkutonis was not available be as cost-effective as possible. At the endorsed by all but the Bergen Mr. Chemidlin’s nephew, said his fam- stay was $11,493. family having a Scotch Plains mail- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 end of the day, the legal budget re- County Republican Organization, ily was waiting to hear more news Alan Karmin, in charge of market- ing address. She told The Times that is being challenged by Bergen from the U.S. Embassy in West Africa. ing and development for the Red the Red Cross does not intend to press County GOP Committeeman and “We are getting a little nervous,” he Cross, said that Gina Lewis, 43, be- charges because the bill was in Lewis’ Chamber of Commerce Ridgewood resident John Ginty, told The Westfield Leader and The gan as a volunteer at the Red Cross name, but the hotel would press who is running under the slogan Times. “Everything was a question but then became an employee with charges for non-payment. “Republicans for Conservative over the weekend.” disaster services under the direction Lewis was arrested and processed Hosts Parking Forum Leadership.” Andrew Chemidlin, 31, the oldest of Norm Jenkins at the Red Cross after she went to Westfield police head- By DAVID RIGGS tor Sherri Cronin was unable to at- Democrat U.S. Senator Robert Specially Written for The Westfield Leader CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Elizabeth office from November un- quarters to give a statement on May 24. tend the forum, Chairman David Menendez is being challenged by WESTFIELD — The Westfield Martone and Promotions Committee Chester resident James Kelly, Jr., Fanwood PD Seeks Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chairman Saul Drittel represented the who is listed under the slogan “End Downtown Westfield Corporation DWC on her behalf. Corruption in The Government.” Info. On Shooting (DWC) co-hosted a parking forum Mr. Martone apprised participants Rep. Michael Ferguson of New FANWOOD — The Fanwood last week at which town business of the forum that he will co-chair a Providence and Assemblywoman Police Department is looking for professionals and residents voiced parking advisory committee with First Linda Stender of Fanwood are un- information on a report of shots their concerns and offered new ideas Ward Councilman Sal Caruana. Ac- opposed in GOP and Democrats fired on South Avenue in Fanwood and alternative options to solving the cording to Mr. Martone, Councilman primaries, respectively, for the Sev- on Monday, May 29, at approxi- parking problem. Caruana is very concerned about the enth District Congressional race. mately 3:45 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Executive parking issue and hopes that with “a Incumbent Democrat Freehold- According to police, witnesses Director Naomi McElynn moderated little volunteer help” from the com- ers Alexander Mirabella, Deborah said two vehicles were racing east- the forum of approximately a dozen munity, his parking advisory com- Scanlon and Chester Holmes are bound on South Avenue when shots people. Of these people, most said mittee can make some headway in the being challenged in the Democratic were fired from one of the vehicles they work in downtown Westfield, issue. Primary by Stanley Moskal, Joseph at the other. while a others said they live in town. “There will be ideas at the [parking Aviles and Michael Romano, run- The vehicles involved are be- The goal of the forum, Ms. advisory] committee meetings that ning under the slogan “Union lieved to be a blue mini van of McElynn said, was to develop a list of will mesh together,” said Mr. Martone. County Democrats for America.” unknown make and model and a problems and potential solutions that “We need to optimize what we have.” Republican voters will also select blue four-door sedan, also of un- could then be taken to the mayor and He said that the town has failed to members to serve on the Union known make and model, police said. town council for further review. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 County Republican Committee. Anyone with any information is “We want to put things down on asked to call Lieutenant Richard Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader PAGE INDEX BRINGING CHARGES…Westfield police have a charged a former Tri-County paper again and bring the issue to the Trigo at (908) 322-5000 extension Red Cross employee with theft of services for allegedly pretending to be a disaster town council,” she said. “It is an issue Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-19 117 or Detective Eugene Chin at survivor to obtain a room at the Best Western Westfield Inn on North Avenue in that affects everybody.” Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 20 (908) 322-5000, extension 119. Westfield. Police said her total bill was $11,493. Although DWC Executive Direc- Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, June 1, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield jail on $25,000 bail each. Monday, May 22, Condi Thiam, Scotch Plains 22, of Westfield and Steven Braco, Thursday, May 25, an East Second 21, of Warren were arrested outside a Street resident reported that someone North Scotch Plains Avenue address entered her unlocked apartment and on multiple charges. removed two bottles of liquor. Each man was charged with manu- Thursday, May 25, a resident of facturing, distributing or dispensing of Plainfield Avenue reported that a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) while visiting a friend she was hit identified as lysergic acid; possession by someone she did not know who of lysergic acid; manufacturing, dis- was also at the house. The victim tributing or dispensing of marijuana; did not require medical attention, possession of less than 50 grams of police said. suspected marijuana; dispensing, dis- Saturday, May 27, Sean Phillips, Horace R. Corbin and David Riggs for The Westfield Leader tributing or possessing a CDS (two 30, of Edison was arrested following HONORING OUR VETERANS...Wreaths are placed at the Korean War Memorial at the annual Westfield Memorial Day Parade; MARCH ON...Washington counts) within 500 feet of a public park a motor vehicle stop and charged Elementary School Cub Scouts participate in the day’s festivities; SINGING A MEDLEY...Kerry Stubbs performs a medley of songs, including “God Bless America” just before the parade begins; A FIREMAN’S SALUTE...Prior to the parade, the Westfield Fire Department honors their fallen comrades in front of the fire station. and possession of drug paraphernalia. with driving while intoxicated (DWI). Both were being held in lieu of bail. Phillips was arrested and transported Tuesday, May 23, Robert Smith, to headquarters where he was pro- 19, of Cranford was arrested at a cessed and released. business in the 100 block of North Sunday, May 28, a resident of Front Town Legal Expenses Memorial Day Parade Avenue, West, and charged with re- Street reported that someone removed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ceiving stolen property. Police iden- $300 from her purse, which was left The Leader that in 2004, the munici- lucky to have Bob Cockren. He has so rent soldiers. Grand Marshal came after the town tified the stolen property as two DVDs unattended on her front porch. pal attorney logged 660 hours of ex- much background in all facets.” “We have asked a lot of the sol- bell, as well as Mayor Skibitsky, worth $46. Smith was later released Monday, May 29, a resident of traordinary billable hours. In 2005, “There’s a qualitative factor that plays diers and their families,” he said. “I the Westfield Fire Department and with a summons. Farley Avenue reported he had an the number jumped more than one- into the end result that’s just as impor- urge all of you to use your gifts to the Westfield Rescue Squad, re- Thursday, May 25, Melissa argument with a friend when he was and-a half times to 1100 hours. tant (as looking at quantitative analy- assist current and former soldiers. spectively. O’Brien, 20, of South Amboy was struck in the face. The victim did not In an analysis of where the attorney sis),” he said. “When it comes to profes- Prayers are important, but actions “You become a part of the cer- arrested at North and Central Av- require medical attention. Police are spent his time, the councilman noted sional services, quality weighs heavily are more important.” emony as the Grand Marshal,” enues and charged with driving while investigating the incident. three key areas where the number of into the decision. We get a lot of pro- Once Mayor Skibitsky finished Mr. Britt said. “It is very hum- intoxicated. She was later released to Fanwood billable hours jumped. Those areas ductivity out of our legal department.” his speech, Mr. Hogaboom called bling. This is at the top of the a responsible individual. Tuesday, May 23, Mariusz P. were tax appeals, New Street and the Councilman Bigosinski said he upon Mr. Cuzo to begin the parade. ladder of things I will forever Friday, May 26, Miguel Aponte, Cebula, 26, of Clifton was arrested Temple Emanu-El litigation. Hours agrees that Mr. Cockren is a “compe- The Westfield Police Department remember.” 31, of Scotch Plains was arrested following a motor vehicle stop on billed for tax appeals increased from tent, intelligent individual who knows led the parade with a caravan of cars, Parade participants marched during a motor vehicle stop at South South Avenue for an outstanding 74 hours in 2004 to 180 in 2005. Hours the town well. However, complete trucks and motorcycles. Next came from the World War I Veterans Avenue and West Broad Street on an warrant out of Weehawken. dedicated for Temple Emanu-el work strangers are providing 70 percent of the Westfield Town Bell, which has Memorial Monument at the cor- outstanding $225 criminal warrant Tuesday, May 23, Ronald Smith, rose from 60 to 67 and New Street extraordinary duties. I guarantee you been restored and maintained by the ner of East Broad Street and North issued by the Perth Amboy Munici- 42, of Somerset was arrested in the litigation jumped from 20 to 275 hours. they couldn’t find Westfield on a map. Westfield Historical Society. The bell Avenue to Fairview Cemetery, a pal Court. He was released after post- 100 block of South Avenue following Councilman Bigosinski said his pro- If (all extraordinary duties) were pro- has survived since 1869 and is a part length of approximately two miles. ing bail. a field investigation for an outstand- posal of lowering the hourly rates of vided exclusively by him (Mr. of the Memorial Day Parade every At Fairview Cemetery, the Friday, May 26, Bogumila ing Fanwood warrant. attorneys under Mr. Cockren and Mr. Cockren), I wouldn’t say a word.” year. Westfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Brzezinska of Union was arrested Tuesday, May 23, Robert M. Shan- Danswer would “save the Westfield Councilman Sal Caruana, a member The honorary car carrying the hosted a ceremony. and charged with shoplifting a pair of non, 51, of Rego Park, N.Y. was ar- taxpayers money regardless if we have of the finance policy committee, said, sunglasses worth $32 from a North rested on numerous outstanding war- a heavy or light litigation year. We’ll “Mr. Bigosinski’s comments are com- Avenue store. She was transported to rants out of Upper Saddle River and still be paying less.” He said that Union pletely unfair,” citing that Councilman Westfield police headquarters and Fairlawn following a motor vehicle County pays at a rate of $125 an hour Bigosinski did not vote to appoint Mr. Officer Claims Innocence later released with a summons. stop. for a partner or an associate and offers Cockren as town attorney in January. Friday, May 26, Kimberly J. Basile, Wednesday, May 24, Victor M. no pension. According to Councilman “When you have an attorney, you have 42, of Westfield was arrested at Diaz, 40, of Plainfield was arrested Bigosinski, the county, despite the lower all the resources at his (disposal). In Mr. On Sleeping Charge Westfield police headquarters on nu- on an active warrant out of Union rate and lack of benefits, “received 23 Cockren’s example, he’s part of a large merous outstanding traffic warrants Township following a motor vehicle responses from firms of all sizes.” nationally known law firm and we ex- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 issued by the Westfield Municipal stop on South Avenue. “We put road paving and fuel for pect to benefit from their resources.” boring district. Believing the call was off. Court, with bail totaling $1,600. She Thursday, May 25, Emanuel R. town cars out to bid,” he said. “These Councilman Caruana’s main point not in his district, Officer Kasko said he Lieutenant Thomas Tyrrell, also was released after posting bail. Sendao, 22, of Scotch Plains was are contracts of far less value put out of contention was the timing of Coun- returned to the cemetery. He placed the called to testify for Officer Kasko, Saturday, May 27, three men were arrested following a motor vehicle to bid. What you’re seeing is the cilman Bigosinski’s proposal, which mileage at three-tenths of a mile. said he “periodically” receives calls arrested on multiple charges pursu- stop on LaGrande Avenue for an out- Westfield taxpayer taking a backseat occurred at the end of the budget cycle. About nine minutes after returning from officers saying they did not ant to a motor vehicle stop at South standing Garwood warrant. to preserving the status quo.” “I wish he was as passionate about the to the cemetery Officer Kasko said he hear the beginning of a call. He said, Avenue and Downer Street. Police Saturday, May 27, Josh Bathelor, Councilman Echausse said his com- urgency of this issue at the introduc- heard a door slam and realized it was however, that he did not receive any confirmed there also were two chil- 60, of Plainfield was arrested and mittee will review the structure and “if it tion of the budget cycle when he voted a supervisor’s vehicle. problem radio calls on January 29. dren in the vehicle at the time. charged with DWI following a motor makes sense, we will consider paying an against Mr. Cockren for attorney.” “I was sitting back with my head Mr. Neals said both charges should Ahman Elliot, 26, of North vehicle stop on South Avenue. associate a lower rate.” He said his com- “This is a good idea,” he said. “I hope up,” Officer Kasko said. He rolled be dropped, noting that testimony Plainfield, Lavan Thompson, 33, of Sunday, May 28, Antonique M. mittee will do a “full-blown survey” and we run with it. Frankly, though, I’m down the driver’s-side window wait- showed Officer Kasko started to re- Newark and Farod Holman, 26, of Duncan, 29, of Elizabeth was arrested “get an update on what each town pays disappointed that he didn’t bring this up ing for Sergeant Earl to arrive. The spond to a call. He also said that, Richmond, Va. were each charged on an active Elizabeth warrant following their attorney – do they pay for three months ago. That would be a fairer sergeant knocked on the passenger “Sergeant Earl cannot be 100 percent with unlawful possession of a a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. healthcare? What is their hourly rate?” airing of the issue. He did this without side window. sure that Officer Kasko was sleeping.” weapon (a handgun); possession of Mountainside When reached by phone for com- respect for due diligence. This is an In terms of radio transmissions, Of- “I think it is an honest misunder- hollow point bullets; possession of a Tuesday, May 23, Larry J. Jones, ment, Councilman Bigosinski asked why ambush and he just threw a landmine.” ficer Bob Reilly, a witness for Officer standing that was sleeping,” said Mr. defaced firearm; two counts each of 24, of Newark was arrested at the Port the town did not need a “full-blown” Mr. Cockren and Mr. Danser did Kasko, said it is not uncommon for the Neals. endangering the welfare of a child; Authority Police Department Path survey when deciding to not replace a not respond to repeated phone calls. first part of a radio message to be cut Captain David Wayman, who pros- possession of CDS/under 50 grams Command Center on an outstanding human resource or parking director. “The ecuted the case for the police depart- of suspected marijuana and posses- Mountainside warrant in the amount idea that this decision requires a ‘full- ment, said he didn’t believe there sion of drug paraphernalia, accord- of $1,216. blown survey’ is ludicrous,” he said. was “any basis” to drop the charges. ing to police. Thursday, May 25, a Wyoming He said that if his proposal were Westfield Parking Forum He said testimony showed there were Police said Holman additionally Drive resident reported he received a looked at, he would like to see the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 no reports of radio problems on Janu- was charged with possession of CDS/ bill from a wireless company for ser- assistant rate structure changed, the properly publicize important informa- because it discourages more shoppers ary 29 and that Sergeant Earl was ecstasy (third degree), while Elliot vice he did not authorize. The inci- fixed amount lowered and a pension tion regarding parking and that if citi- from coming. According to the busi- sure of what he had seen. He said it and Thompson were also charged with dent was turned over to the detective not provided. zens had this information, they could ness professionals at the forum, when didn’t matter whether the officer was certain persons not authorized to have bureau for further investigation. Explaining how salary structure ex- diagnose the problem more thoroughly. shoppers see how difficult it is to park, sleeping for nine minutes or an hour. weapons. Elliot received numerous Thursday, May 25, a resident of ists in the town, Mr. Gildea said that no Everybody at the forum echoed they are less likely to return to Westfield “His (Sergeant Earl’s) testimony motor vehicle citations as well, in- Tree Lane reported being the victim one besides salaried employees earns a this sentiment; there was a consensus for their shopping needs. was sincere and credible,” Captain cluding failure to use child restraints of burglary. He reported that at some pension. Mr. Gildea said that Mr. Danser that the town of Westfield must keep “The problem has always been em- Wayman said. for the children. time overnight someone entered his is not considered a salaried employee, its residents and retailers apprised of ployee parking,” Drittel said. “We must Throughout the hearing he said Police said it was later learned daughter’s unlocked vehicle, which but a retained employee, earning no where they can park and when they get the employees out of the down- the case was about the “credibility” that a motor vehicle warrant and a was parked in the driveway and re- pension or benefits. must pay for parking. town parking lots.” of Officer Kasko. He has asked for criminal warrant had been issued moved her cell phone. All other appointed officials (judge, Matt Palmer of State Farm Insurance Participants in the forum agreed that an audiotape of an interview he con- for Thompson by Belleville, with Thursday, May 25, police responded prosecutor, planning board attorney, said, “Most people don’t know that the employee permit lots must be created ducted with Officer Kasko to be bail totaling $1,899, and a motor to a 911 call of a vehicle theft in town attorney etc.) earn a pension but first ten minutes at a meter are free.” so that shoppers do not lose parking reviewed by Chief John Parizeau, vehicle warrant had been issued for progress. According to police, the not medical benefits. The other issues the forum dealt spaces in the pay station lots next to who served as hearing officer during him from Warren, for $865. Holman owner of the vehicle reported that he Councilman Bigosinski said that with were employee parking and the the stores. Several people also agreed the proceeding, as part of the evi- also had an outstanding traffic war- was parking a company vehicle in the making all appointed officials retained “rampant” ticketing of vehicles by that another big obstacle facing shop- dence against the officer. rant issued for him by the South lot behind his Route 22 business where would result in $9,100 in immediate the parking enforcement officers of pers is that of the “many” parking Chief Parizeau said he hopes to Plainfield Municipal Court, with his vehicle was also parked. savings. the Westfield Police Department. tickets given out on a daily basis. make a decision on the case within a bail set at $177. All three suspects The witness told police that he Councilman Echausse said in terms A majority of the people at the Randal Aronoff of Randal’s Shoes week. were being held at the Union County noticed an unauthorized vehicle in of comparing pay rates, it’s harder to forum said that they believe employ- said that this was the worst problem Officer Kasko was the subject of the lot fleeing the scene. The victim analyze quality. “How do you define ees of stores in Westfield must not facing Westfield and its retailers. disciplinary hearing in March on Residents to Attend then noticed that his driver’s side quality legal service?” he asked. “We’re park in the same place as shoppers “The biggest problem is the meter- charges that he was “arrogant and door lock, as well as the ignition of maids,” he said. “Because of the meter- disrespectful” towards Town Admin- Meeting at Hillcrest his vehicle had been tampered with. maids and all the tickets, people don’t istrator Jim Gildea and former Po- WESTFIELD – Union County The victim stated that a set of eight, come downtown. We need to call other lice Chief Bernard Tracy. He faces a Education Services Commission Su- JBL speakers model number Contol towns to figure out what they are doing four-day suspension if found guilty perintendent of Schools Ed Hartnett, 26 CT were missing. The value of for parking.” of those charges. the principal of Hillcrest Academy, the speakers is $1,200, police said. Westfield School Superintendent Dr. Thursday, May 25, a Woodvalley William Foley and town council mem- Road resident reported that some- SP Man Faces Charges bers will meet with concerned citizens time overnight, someone entered his on Monday, June 5 at the academy. unlocked vehicle, which was parked CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The meeting will be held at the in his driveway and stole his radio, visiting the country. reports state that the elder Chemidlin academy (the former Lincoln wallet and buck knife. “I know there is no way he could be met the men while serving with the School), located at 728 Westfield Sunday, May 28, Gilber A. Gutierrez- involved in what they are charging National Guard in Iraq last year. Two of Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting Giral, 24, of North Plainfield was ar- him with,” he said. three nationals were charged along with is an opportunity for residents to rested following a motor vehicle stop Ms. Salerno learned about her brother’s Michael Chemidlin for espionage. discuss with officials their concerns on Route 22 and charged with driving arrest from his church. She than called Andrew said he, his wife and his over the recent arrests of four with a suspended license, and operat- the U.S. embassy and State Department brothers, Nathan and Mark, had to Hillcrest students as well as other ing vehicle without a license. He was to fill them in on Michael Chemidlin’s come up with $6,000 over a weekend related instances in the surround- also charged with outstanding warrants arrest. Andrew Chemidlin said his father to pay legal expenses for his father’s ing neighborhoods. All residents in the amount of $1,500. had signed a waiver not to release infor- second arrest. Michael Chemidlin was are welcome to attend. mation because “he did not want anyone released on bail May 24. Erratum to know of the (initial) arrest.” Soon after learning of the release, See Memorial Day A front-page story in last week’s State Department spokeswoman his family heard reports that Michael Westfield Leader incorrectly spelled Janelle Hironimus told The Leader/ Chemidlin was suffering from Ma- Photos on the Web the name of a resident who spoke at Times that the waiver does not enable laria. For additional photo coverage of the planning board meeting. The per- the department to release information Andrew Chemidlin said there were local Memorial Day festivities, visit son was Richard Trabert and not Have a winning record? to the press regarding the case. three options the court could take: www.goleader.com/photos. Draper as reported. She said the U.S. consulate is “pro- they could decide there wasn’t enough I can help you get the viding all possible assistance” to Mr. evidence to support the claims and he discounts you deserve. Chemidlin. could be released, he could be tried in Andrew Chemidlin said the three Si- a lower court or he could face a trial (908) 301-0711 erra Leoneans arrested with his father, an in Sierra Leone’s major court. evangelical Christian, were likely from He said a major court trial would his church and had picked his father up be “a worse case scenario.” when he arrived in West Africa. News “I don’t know how they (could Ron Bansky have sufficient evidence for a trial) because he has nothing to do with Insurance Agent this,” Andrew Chemidlin said. “I 715 CENTRAL AVE. - SUITE 10 Red Cross believe he was at the wrong place at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the wrong time.” WESTFIELD for comment at the time of press. Michael Chemidlin served last year [email protected] A statement issued from the Red in Iraq with the Westfield-based 250th Cross said: “The Westfield Inn con- Signal Battalion of the National tacted us a week and a half ago about Guard, with which he has served for their concerns over non-payment. We 20 years. He was awarded the Army Allstate New Jersey’s #1 Home Insurance immediately contacted the police.” Achievement Medal in 2002. Agency in 2004 and 2005 Bail was posted and Lewis was re- He grew up in Fanwood and has leased pending a court appearance at resided in Scotch Plains for 15 years. Meghan Gill for The Westfield Leader the Union County Courthouse in Eliza- A call to Rep. Mike Ferguson’s LASTING TRIBUTE…Members of the Mountainside Veterans of Foreign Wars Subject to availability and qualifications. Discount amount may be lower. Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company, Bridgewater, NJ beth on Friday, June 2 at 9 a.m. before office, whose seventh district includes commemorate fallen heroes outside at a veterans memorial on Memorial Day. ©2006 Allstate Insurance Company State Superior Court Judge Joan Scotch Plains, was not returned. Robinson Gross. THE

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, June 1, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 22-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SPFEA Voices Teachers’ Contract Agreement Concerns to School Bd. By MARIA WOEHR “The two major issues seem to be meeting increased expenses with Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nutrition and the teachers’ contract,” stalled wages. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch said Joann Clark, a resource center “It seems the board is uncon- Plains and Fanwood Teachers Asso- teacher. “Students can adjust to not cerned—paying this year’s bills with ciation (SPFEA) voiced its concern having cupcakes, but the very reason last year’s paycheck,” said Susan for the pending teachers’ contract for the BOE’s existence is to main- Bucola, a Scotch Plains speech agreement at the Board of Education tain academic nourishment and start- teacher. “I’m concerned that with- (BOE) meeting on Tuesday evening. ing the school year with a contract is out a contract settlement this will More than 50 teachers of the staff the key to that.” effect the school district’s reputa- showed up to support a contract settle- Although the school budget passed tion and as a tax payer I’m con- ment. Each 15 minutes of public com- this year, the BOE has not reached a cerned about how it is affecting prop- mentary was met by clapping or a contract settlement with the SPFEA, erty taxes.” standing ovation. and teachers expressed concern over “The cost of natural gas, food and electricity are up,” said Dominic Turdoro, a science teacher. “We all have these costs too. Heath care is a national problem and they are a ne- cessity to us and represent our secu- rity as educators.” “Recruiting and maintaining teach- ers should be the highest priority,” said Joan Townley, a middle-school geography teacher. “For every one of us who succeeds there is someone to show you the way.” “It’s nice to see all the teachers Don Williams for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times here tonight. even under such cir- FIRE!…Three members of the Scotch Plains chapter of the American Legion fire three shots each in salute to the memory cumstances,” said Sasha Slocum, of local veterans who have died, beginning Monday’s parade. BOE member, in response. “We know this has been a frustrating pro- cess and perhaps once we settle ne- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Community gotiations we can discuss how to make this a more effective process for next year.” At the meeting the board approved Marks Memorial Day With Parade By DON WILLIAMS Maria Woehr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the retirement of Superintendent CONTRACT CONCERNS...More than 50 Scotch Plains-Fanwood teachers at- Carol Choye. “I’ll save the mushy Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tend Tuesday’s board of education meeting to voice concerns about the pending stuff for later, but I want to thank you SCOTCH PLAINS — Members of teachers’ contract agreement. for your service,” said Thomas Russo, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood commu- BOE president. nity gathered along Park Avenue Mon- A presentation on the nutrition day on morning to honor local veter- Sierra Leone Court Delays policy will be made on June 8, and the ans in this year’s Memorial Day pa- board will take action on the issue on rade. The day’s events began with a June 29. The widely debated “Cup- ceremony at the gazebo in Alan M. Chemidlin Court Hearing cake Clause” that would eliminate Augustine Park in Scotch Plains, con- By PAUL J. PEYTON Anthony Cinelli of Los Angeles, birthday treats for school children is tinued with a parade down Park and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Chemidlin’s nephew, said his fam- currently under scrutiny from several Martine Avenues and finished with a SCOTCH PLAINS – A Sierra ily was waiting to hear more news members of the community, accord- ceremony at La Grande Park in Leone, West Africa, court hearing from the U.S. Embassy in West Af- ing to Scotch Plains resident Jane Fanwood. scheduled yesterday for a Scotch rica. Costello. The opening ceremony focused on Plains missionary and former Na- “We are getting a little nervous,” he “Most people do not object to the the laying of wreaths in front of the tional Guard told The policy, just to the specific clause con- flagpole beside the Stagehouse Tavern. staff sergeant Westfield cerning birthday treats,” she said. Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood charged with Leader and Also at the meeting the board High School (SPFHS) DECA served espionage The Times. approved transfers of five students as masters of ceremonies, introducing Don Williams for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times has been “Everything to other districts for disabilities. the community leaders who partici- GOODBYE…A trumpeter from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Raider postponed was a ques- This year, 103 students have re- pated in the ceremony, including Scotch Marching Band plays taps to end Monday morning’s Memorial Day ceremony, until this Fri- tion over the ceived placements out of the dis- Plains mayor Martin Marks and Con- while uniformed Marines hold the American and Marine Corps flags and await day, June 2. weekend.” trict. gressman Mike Ferguson. the start of the parade. Michael Andrew The district spends $15 million on Congressman Ferguson, who also ans, instead of a grand marshal, headed and finally community organizations. Chemidlin, Chemidlin, meeting the needs of special educa- gave the keynote speech at last year’s the parade because the parade focused The SPFHS Color Guard and 58, was re- 31, the oldest tion every year. Much of that is supple- parade, discussed his enthusiasm to on the accomplishments of all veter- Marching Band gave a proud display, leased from of Michael mented by U.S. and state grants, ac- return to the parade and his fondness ans. Parade coordinator and Vietnam leading the way for such groups as prison May Chemidlin’s cording to Dr. Choye, with the dis- for Scotch Plains and Fanwood, com- Veteran Lieutenant Joe McCourt di- the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, 24 after post- three sons, trict paying $4 million a year. munities which he feels embody the rected the flow of the parade, sending Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and ing the Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said during The Scotch Plains Fanwood Soc- “All-American, hometown feel.” forth first veterans, then politicians CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 A FAMILY’S ANQUISH…Andrew Chemidlin, The ceremony concluded with a equivalent of the oldest son of Scotch Plains resident Michael an interview cer Association asked the BOE to $8,000 bail. Chemidlin, is interviewed by Scotch Plains-Fanwood at The upgrade School One’s field, citing benediction by Father Lester of Saint Fanwood Planning Bd. Hears Mr.Times assignment editor Paul Peyton last Thurs- Leader/ bad conditions and recent injuries Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Chemidlin day about conspiracy charges his father has been Times office that have resulted. Church in Scotch Plains, followed by was origi- charged with in Sierra Leone. last Thurs- As part of the agreement for the a SPFHS choral ensemble’s rendition nally ar- day that he renovation, the Scotch Plains and of “God Bless America.” The parade Study, Discusses McMansions rested April 29 for conspiracy while first learned of his father’s arrest on Fanwood Soccer Association will was immediately preceded by a nine- By DEBORAH MADISON tive to the planning board, said, taking pictures of the United Nations May 15 from his aunt, Emmy Salerno donate $25,000 to the project. gun salute to the memory of the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “Everybody’s concept of a court complex. of Edison. “It is to the point where we can’t community’s veterans who have died FANWOOD — Citing a need to McMansion is different. When you A court dismissed all conspiracy “I was concerned after not hearing use the field,” said David Bernstein and a rendition of taps. curtail the construction of “oversized” try to define it, you end up excluding charges against Mr. Chemidlin on CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 This year, the community’s veter- homes, or “McMansions,” in the bor- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 May 15 and he was released. He was ough, the Fanwood Planning and rearrested on espionage charges the Zoning Board of Adjustments com- Primary Elections to next day after going back to the prison WPD Charges Ex-Red Cross Worker with missioned a study of the current ordi- to pick up his passport and belong- nances and existing oversized homes Be Held Tuesday ings. He is barred from leaving the from its planning consultant, Paul Election Polls will be open for country and faces 15 years in prison if Theft of Services at North Avenue Hotel Ricci, of T & M Associates. Mr. Ricci primary elections this Tuesday, June convicted of the charges. By CASSIE LO Westfield. Police said her bill for allegedly forged the signature of presented his findings to the board at 6, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. He faces espionage charges for al- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times her stay was $11,493. Mr. Jenkins to obtain a room at the its monthly meeting last Wednesday. In the race for U.S. Senate, State legedly attempting to free former WESTFIELD – A Scotch Plains Alan Karmin, in charge of mar- Westfield Inn for several months, The board submitted to T&M a list Senator Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield, Liberian President Charles Taylor woman and former employee of the keting and development for the Red according to Trish Mulligan, ex- of houses in the borough that board endorsed by all but the Bergen from the court complex. Prosecutors Tri-County Chapter of the Ameri- Cross, said that Gina Lewis, 43, ecutive director of the Tri-County members perceived to be oversized County Republican Organization, have called taking pictures of the can Red Cross, based in Plainfield, began as a volunteer at the Red Red Cross. and “out of character” with their sur- is being challenged by Bergen complex a crime of treason. was arrested May 24 and charged Cross but then became an employee “We never put people up [in hotels] rounding neighborhoods. Mr. Ricci County GOP Committeeman and Taylor is accused of backing Sierra with theft of services for allegedly with disaster services under the di- for more than three to five days,” Ms. told the board that he reviewed the Ridgewood resident John Ginty, Leonean rebels who hacked off arms, pretending to be a disaster survivor rection of Norm Jenkins at the Red Mulligan said. building standards of other towns with who is running under the slogan legs, lips and ears of victims during to obtain a room at the Best Western Cross Elizabeth office from Novem- Ms. Mulligan also alleged that a character similar to that of Fanwood “Republicans for Conservative the country’s civil war. Westfield Inn on North Avenue in ber until her arrest in May. Lewis Lewis was living in the hotel with in formulating his recommendations. Leadership.” her daughter and husband, despite Mr. Ricci reported that the feature Democrat U.S. Senator Robert Fanwood PD Seeks the family having a Scotch Plains of greatest concern common to many Menendez is being challenged by mailing address. She told The Times of these oversized homes was building Chester resident James Kelly, Jr., Info. On Shots Fired that the Red Cross does not intend height. The board and Mr. Ricci dis- who is listed under the slogan “End FANWOOD — The Fanwood to press charges because the bill cussed the current ordinance, which Corruption in The Government.” Police Department is looking for was in Lewis’ name, but the hotel limits building height to 35 feet to the Rep. Michael Ferguson of New information on a report of shots would press charges for non-pay- median point of a roof line and which Providence and Assemblywoman fired on South Avenue in Fanwood ment. limits the number of floors to three- Linda Stender of Fanwood are un- on Monday, May 29, at approxi- Lewis was arrested and processed and-a-half stories in the residential R- opposed in GOP and Democrats mately 3:45 p.m. after she went to Westfield police 75 zone. The board discussed how to primaries, respectively, for the Sev- According to police, witnesses headquarters to give a statement on define the number of stories for homes enth District Congressional race. said two vehicles were racing east- May 24. with a varying number of floors from Incumbent Democrat Freehold- bound on South Avenue when shots According to Westfield Police front to rear, such as those homes with ers Alexander Mirabella, Deborah were fired from one of the vehicles Sergeant Scott Roger, the Tri- a walk-out basement. Scanlon and Chester Holmes are at the other. County Red Cross “never autho- They discussed whether to define being challenged in the Democratic The vehicles involved are be- rized her stay at the Red Cross’ height in terms of feet or number of Primary by Stanley Moskal, Jo- lieved to be a blue mini van of expense.” The initial complaint was stories and whether to measure feet seph Aviles and Michael Romano, unknown make and model and a brought to the Westfield Police De- and stories from the front or the rear running under the slogan “Union blue four-door sedan, also of un- partment by Mr. Jenkins and An- of a home. They also considered dis- County Democrats for America.” known make and model, police drea Tamkutonis of the Best West- allowing flat roofs and limiting the Republican voters will also se- said. ern Westfield Inn. Eventually, Ms. pitch or slope of roof lines. lect members to serve on the Union Anyone with any information Lewis was charged with theft of Bruce Walsh, council representa- County Republican Committee. is asked to call Lieutenant Rich- services, but “she is not, as of yet, Don Williams for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ard Trigo at (908) 322-5000 ex- WANTED...A motorist fired a gun while racing another vehicle Monday after- charged with forgery,” Sergeant PAGE INDEX tension 117 or Detective Eugene noon along this stretch of South Avenue in Fanwood, between Terrill Road and Roger said. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-19 Chin at (908) 322-5000, exten- Martine Avenue. The Fanwood Police Department is looking for information Ms. Tamkutonis was not avail- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 20 sion 119. about the shooting. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, June 1, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield had been issued for him from Warren Monday, May 22, Condi Thiam, for $865. Holman also had an out- 22, of Westfield and Steven Braco, standing traffic warrant issued for him 21, of Warren were arrested outside a by the South Plainfield Municipal North Scotch Plains Avenue address Court, with bail set at $177. All three on multiple charges. suspects were being held at the Union Each man was charged with manu- County jail on $25,000 bail each. facturing, distributing or dispensing of Scotch Plains a controlled dangerous substance Thursday, May 25, an East Second (CDS), identified as lysergic acid; pos- Street resident reported that someone session of lysergic acid; manufactur- entered her unlocked apartment and ing, distributing or dispensing of mari- removed two bottles of liquor. juana; possession of less than 50 grams Thursday, May 25, a resident of of suspected marijuana; dispensing, dis- Plainfield Avenue reported that while tributing or possessing a CDS (two visiting a friend she was hit by some- counts) within 500 feet of a public park one she did not know who was also at and possession of drug paraphernalia. the house. The victim did not require Both were held in lieu of bail. medical attention, police said. Tuesday, May 23, Robert Smith, Saturday, May 27, Sean Phillips, 19, of Cranford was arrested at a 30, of Edison was arrested following business on North Avenue, West, and a motor vehicle stop and charged charged with receiving stolen prop- with DWI. Phillips was arrested and Don Williams for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times DO-SI-DO...Square Dancers display their fancy footwork and patriotic outfits at Monday’s parade; HAIL TO THE CHIEF...Parade Chairman watches over erty. Police identified the stolen prop- transported to headquarters where he the parade as he directs floats down Park Avenue; LEADING THE WAY...Veterans proudly march at the head of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day erty as two DVDs worth $46. Smith was processed and released. Parade. was later released with a summons. Sunday, May 28, a resident of Front Thursday, May 25, Melissa Street reported that someone removed O’Brien, 20, of South Amboy was $300 from her purse, which was left arrested at North and Central Av- unattended on her front porch. SP Man Faces Espionage WPD Charges SP Woman enues and charged with driving while Monday, May 29, a resident of intoxicated (DWI). She was later re- Farley Avenue reported he had an leased to a responsible individual. argument with a friend when he was Charges in Sierra Leone With Theft of Services Friday, May 26, Miguel Aponte, 31, struck in the face. The victim did not CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Scotch Plains was arrested during a require medical attention. Police are from him for awhile,” he said. His likely from his church and had picked able for comment at the time of the police.” motor vehicle stop at South Avenue investigating the incident. aunt told him, “Your father was ar- his father up when he arrived in West press. Bail was posted and Lewis was and West Broad Street on an outstand- Fanwood rested.” Africa. News reports state that the A statement issued from the Red released pending a court appearance ing $225 criminal warrant issued by Tuesday, May 23, Mariusz P. “You’re thinking the worst,” An- elder Chemidlin met the men while Cross said: “The Westfield Inn con- at the Union County Courthouse in the Perth Amboy Municipal Court. He Cebula, 26, of Clifton was arrested drew Chemidlin said in recalling his serving with the National Guard in tacted us a week and a half ago Elizabeth on Friday, June 2 at 9 a.m. was released after posting bail. following a motor vehicle stop on emotions at the time. “We were just Iraq last year. Two of three nationals about their concerns over non-pay- before State Superior Court Judge Friday, May 26, Bogumila South Avenue for an outstanding upset when we heard the charges. We were charged along with Michael ment. We immediately contacted Joan Robinson Gross. Brzezinska of Union was arrested warrant out of Weehawken. knew they were untrue.” Chemidlin for espionage. and charged with shoplifting a pair of Tuesday, May 23, Ronald Smith, The family has said that Michael Andrew said he, his wife and his sunglasses worth $32 from a North 42, of Somerset was arrested in the Chemidlin was an amateur photogra- brothers, Nathan and Mark, had to Avenue store. She was transported to 100 block of South Avenue following pher who was taking pictures while come up with $6,000 over a weekend Westfield police headquarters and a field investigation for an outstand- visiting the country. to pay legal expenses for his father’s later released with a summons. ing Fanwood warrant. “I know there is no way he could be second arrest. Michael Chemidlin was Friday, May 26, Kimberly J. Basile, Tuesday, May 23, Robert M. Shan- involved in what they are charging released on bail May 24. 42, of Westfield was arrested at non, 51, of Rego Park, N.Y. was ar- him with,” he said. Soon after learning of the release, his Westfield police headquarters on nu- rested on numerous outstanding war- Ms. Salerno learned about her family heard reports that Michael merous outstanding traffic warrants rants out of Upper Saddle River and brother’s arrest from his church. She Chemidlin was suffering from Malaria. issued by the Westfield Municipal Fairlawn following a motor vehicle stop. than called the U.S. embassy and Andrew Chemidlin said there were Court, with bail totaling $1,600. She Wednesday, May 24, Victor M. Diaz, State Department to fill them in on three options the court could take: was released after posting bail. 40, of Plainfield was arrested on an Michael Chemidlin’s arrest. Andrew they could decide there wasn’t enough Saturday, May 27, three men were active Union Township warrant fol- Chemidlin said his father had signed evidence to support the claims and he arrested on multiple charges pursu- lowing a South Ave. motor vehicle stop. a waiver not to release information could be released, he could be tried in ant to a motor vehicle stop at South Thursday, May 25, Emanuel R. because “he did not want anyone to a lower court or he could face a trial Avenue and Downer Street. Police Sendao, 22, of Scotch Plains was know of the (initial) arrest.” in Sierra Leone’s major court. confirmed there also were two chil- arrested following a motor vehicle State Department spokeswoman He said a major court trial would be dren in the vehicle at the time. stop on LaGrande Avenue for an out- Horace R. Corbin for TheScotch Plains-Fanwood Times Janelle Hironimus told The Leader/ “a worse case scenario.” BRINGING CHARGES…Westfield police have a charged a former Tri-County Ahman Elliot, 26, of North standing Garwood warrant. Times that the waiver does not enable “I don’t know how they (could have Red Cross employee with fraud for allegedly pretending to be a disaster survivor Plainfield, Lavan Thompson, 33, of Saturday, May 27, Josh Bathelor, the department to release information sufficient evidence for a trial) because to obtain a room at the Best Western Westfield Inn on North Avenue in Westfield. Newark and Farod Holman, 26, of 60, of Plainfield was arrested and to the press regarding the case. She said he has nothing to do with this,” Andrew Police said her total bill was $11,493. Richmond, Va. were each charged with charged with DWI following a motor the U.S. consulate is “providing all Chemidlin said. “I believe he was at the unlawful possession of a weapon (a vehicle stop on South Avenue. possible assistance” to Mr. Chemidlin. wrong place at the wrong time.” handgun); possession of hollow point Sunday, May 28, Antonique M. Andrew Chemidlin said the three Michael Chemidlin served last year bullets; possession of a defaced fire- Duncan, 29, of Elizabeth was arrested Sierra Leoneans arrested with his fa- in Iraq with the Westfield-based 250th Fanwood Planning Board arm; two counts each of endangering on an active Elizabeth warrant follow- ther, an evangelical Christian, were Signal Battalion of the National CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the welfare of a child; possession of ing a South Ave. motor vehicle stop. Guard, with which he has served for some desirable designs, as well.” Place from light industrial (LI) to CDS/under 50 grams of suspected Mountainside See Memorial Day 20 years. He was awarded the Army Board member Matthew Glennon residential (R-75) zoning. marijuana and possession of drug para- Tuesday, May 23, Larry J. Jones, Achievement Medal in 2002. agreed, saying that some of the prop- Mr. Murray wrote in his letter that phernalia, according to police. 24, of Newark was arrested at the Port Photos on the Web He grew up in Fanwood and has erties flagged by other board mem- information published in The Scotch Holman additionally was charged Authority Police Department Path For additional photo coverage of resided in Scotch Plains for 15 years. bers did not seem too big to him and Plains-Fanwood Times on May 18 quot- with possession of CDS/ecstasy (third Command Center on an outstanding local Memorial Day festivities, visit A call to Rep. Mike Ferguson’s that the perception of an oversized ing planning-board members regard- degree), while Elliot and Thompson Mountainside warrant for $1,216. www.goleader.com/photos. office, whose seventh district includes home was sometimes a matter of taste, ing the rezoning of Stagaard Place was were also charged with certain persons Thursday, May 25, a Wyoming Scotch Plains, was not returned. making it difficult to define. inaccurate. The Times reported that plan- not authorized to have weapons. Elliot Drive resident reported he received a Mr. Ricci said that in his profes- ning-board members said that changes received numerous motor vehicle cita- bill from a wireless company for ser- sional judgment, a ratio of maximum in zoning laws cannot be retroactively tions as well, including failure to use vice he did not authorize. The inci- height to lot width would prevent over- applied to ongoing applications. Mr. child restraints for the children. dent was turned over to the detective sized homes. He pointed out that build- Murray cited case law indicating that Police said it was later learned that bureau for further investigation. ers were constructing substantial-sized zoning changes could be applied to a motor vehicle warrant and a criminal Thursday, May 25, a resident of homes under 26 feet to the roof ridge. pending applications; planning-board warrant had been issued for Thomp- Tree Lane reported being the victim To determine an appropriate limit attorney Clifford Kuhn, Jr. agreed. son by Belleville, with bail totaling of burglary. He reported that at some for the floor-area-ratio (FAR) to over- Board members said that because $1,899, and a motor vehicle warrant time overnight someone entered his all lot width, the board discussed townhouses were not a permitted use daughter’s unlocked vehicle, parked whether habitable or non-habitable in either the LI or the R-75 zone, the in the driveway, and removed her cell floor space would be measured. Zon- applicant would have to seek a use phone. ing Official Nancy Koederitz sug- variance for the non-permitted use Parade Thursday, May 25, police responded gested that if an ordinance limited whether the properties were rezoned CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to a 911 call of a vehicle theft in overall structural coverage, a FAR or not. Fanwood and Scotch Plains Lyons progress. According to police, the limit would not be necessary. The The possible rezoning of Stagaard Clubs. Children marching with these owner of the vehicle reported that he board also discussed whether finished Place would be relevant in prohibiting organizations handed out candy to was parking a company vehicle in the basements would be included in the uses currently permitted in an LI zone onlookers as their colorful floats lot behind his Route 22 business where calculations of habitable floor space. but not permitted in an R-75 zone for passed by. The Fanwood-Scotch his vehicle was also parked. Mr. Ricci recommended that the key future applications if the pending ap- Plains YMCA display touted two cre- The witness told police that he no- to designing an ideal ordinance was plication is denied or withdrawn. ative floats, one carrying adventure ticed an unauthorized vehicle in the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to not be too restrictive or too lenient. The next agenda meeting of the scouts on the back of a pickup truck, lot fleeing the scene. The victim then BEER GOGGLES...Sergeant Tom Jedic (right) guides Fanwood Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell as she attempts to walk a straight line while wearing “Fatal The board ultimately decided that board will be held on Monday, June and another with two children sitting noticed that his driver’s side door Vision” goggles, which simulate the altered perception one experiences while under the definitions of height, stories and the 19, and the next regular meeting will atop a pointed, camouflage-painted lock, as well as the ignition of his the influence of alcohol. The simulation was part of a special demonstration the methods of calculation need to be coor- be held on Wednesday, June 28. Both structure being pulled on a trailer. vehicle had been tampered with. The Fanwood Community Police Alliance gave last Wednesday. The Scotch Plains- dinated with those definitions used by meetings will be held in the council Members of the Scotch Plains- victim stated that a set of eight, JBL Fanwood Kiwanis Club gave the donation that helped purchase the goggles. the building department. The board chambers at 7:30 p.m. Fanwood Historical Society marched speakers model number Contol 26 asked Ms. Koederitz to consult with the in colonial garb. Behind them drove a CT were missing. The value of the building department on how they de- line of five antique automobiles. Sev- speakers is $1,200, police said. FW CPA to Show SPFHS fine and calculate these measurements. eral floats brought live music, such as Thursday, May 25, a Woodvalley In other business, the board dis- SP-F BOE blues and Dixieland jazz, a group of Road resident reported that some- cussed a letter it received from Attor- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 patriotically-dressed square dancers time overnight, someone entered his DWI Film to Community ney Joseph Murray of Schiller and on behalf of the association. “We and, of course, the SPFHS Raider unlocked vehicle, which was parked FANWOOD — The Fanwood young adults and the decisions they Pittenger of Scotch Plains. Multiple want to upgrade the field for the com- Marching Band. The parade also in- in his driveway and stole his radio, Community Policing Alliance has make. residents hired Mr. Murray to repre- munity as a whole.” cluded floats from the local Demo- wallet and buck knife. announced the premier showing of The community is invited for the sent their objections to a proposal to “The condition of the field is not cratic and Republican Party organiza- Sunday, May 28, Gilber A. the Municipal Alliance Committee premiere showing, today, June 1, at 7 construct 15 townhouses on Stagaard one in which you are able to play on tions. The Scotch Plains and Fanwood Gutierrez-Giral, 24, of North video project “The Last Sound You p.m. at the Forest Road Park building Place in a light industrial zone abut- a regular basis,” said Mr. Russo. fire and police departments and rescue Plainfield was arrested following a May Ever Hear.” This anti-DWI in Fanwood. ting their residential neighborhood. Currently, the board of education squads also made appearances. motor vehicle stop on Route 22 and video was written by and starred For more information, please call The planning board made a recom- is investigating a possible restora- The overall mood was one of joy charged with driving with a suspended students from the Scotch Plains- Sergeant Tom Jedic at (908) 322- mendation to the borough council in tion, and a consultant will assess and festivity, celebrating the sacrifices license and operating a vehicle with- Fanwood High School. The 23- 5000, ext. 151 or contact him via e- October, and repeated its recommen- the field for repair in the summer or of veterans and anticipating the sum- out a license. He was also charged minute video has an impact on mail: [email protected]. dation in May, to rezone Stagaard fall. mer season. with outstanding warrants for $1,500.

Don Williams for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times DRUM LINE...The drum corps of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Raider Marching Band lays down the beat as the band parades down Park Avenue; ALL THAT JAZZ...A float works its way along the parade route, carrying a Dixieland jazz band; PARTY LIKE IT’S 1750...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Historical Society dressed in colonial garb; READY TO DANCE...Two students of the Marie Moore School of Irish Dance proudly display their outfits while marching in the parade. Page 2 Thursday, June 1, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Prosecutor, St. Barnabas Attorney General Stresses Announce Partnership Internet Safety at Vo-Tech ELIZABETH — A partnership in- “We began procedures to coordi- By MELISSA LOEWINGER measures, the better. When one par- volving law enforcement, the state’s nate medical responses to the cases as Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ent inquired as to what age she largest health care provider and edu- well as methods for educating par- SCOTCH PLAINS — Attorney should begin to enforce safe Internet cational leaders was unveiled May 24 ents and other caregivers,” Mr. General Zulima Farber and Acting habits on her children, he said, “We following the signing of an agree- Romankow said, adding that Investi- Education Commissioner Lucille have had tremendous success with ment concerning Shaken Baby Syn- gations Supervisor David Hancock Davy visited Union County Voca- elementary and middle school chil- drome training for all new parents in began a pilot program of classes taught tional Technical High School last dren. Teenagers know everything hospitals from the Saint Barnabas at high schools in the county for Thursday to raise awareness of and are invincible and tend not to Health Care System. sophomore students. Internet predators and resources avail- listen as much.” Pointing to the picture of a young “From there, we expanded to able to parents. The event was dubbed Yussuf Ali, a parent of three chil- victim who died from brain injuries Westfield High School where health “Internet Safety Day.” dren, said he was concerned about associated with being violently teachers incorporated the informa- Mrs. Farber said she concerned with monitoring the people his children shaken, Union County Prosecutor tion, including a training video and Internet safety at this time of the year, were chatting with on the Internet. He Theodore Romankow described how written materials, into the curriculum saying, “Now that summer vacation asked, “Is there a way I can find out information that will now be pro- with the idea of going countywide,” is approaching, our children are go- exactly who that person on their buddy vided through videos, brochures and Mr. Hancock said. ing to have more time than usual. We list is?” Mr. Masterson suggested that infant doll demonstrations could save Union County Superintendent of must make sure they use it in a smart he communicate with the persons over lives in the future. Schools Dr. Carmen Centuolo said and safe way.” the Internet and ask questions to vali- Ronald Del Mauro, president and every public high school and every Noting statistics from The National date identities. chief executive officer of the Saint middle school would have shaken Center for Missing and Exploited The detectives familiarized parents Barnabas Health Care System, said baby instruction so that teenagers who Melissa Loewinger for The Westfield Leader and The Times Children, Mrs. Farber said, “We are all with the concept of social networking the agreement to have hospital staff handle infants understand the con- SAFETY NET…New Jersey Attorney General Zulima Farber discusses Internet concerned about the safety of our chil- websites, putting special emphasis teach new parents with state-of-the- cept and the risk of serious injury. safety during a presentation at Union County Vocational-Technical School on dren, especially in areas when preda- on MySpace.com, presently the most art materials about the syndrome is More than 5,000 students are expected May 25. At right in front is Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow. tors are now a threat. We are not telling popular site with more than 57 mil- being welcomed. to receive the instructions. them not to use the Internet, just to use lion members nationwide. In a media “With 17,500 births, over 200,000 Mr. Romankow said he used money it safely. Thirty million children in the advisory issued from the office of the pediatric patients and renowned ma- seized from drug dealers to purchase Parents Invited to Attend U.S. use the Internet today. Surveys attorney general, it states that this site ternal-child programs, the Saint the initial sets of demonstration in- show that one in five of those children is also “a favorite of child predators, Barnabas Health Care System has a fant dolls, videos and brochures but received unwanted sexual invitations. con artists and cyber bullies, accord- great interest in the health of the now the Saint Barnabas group has Internet Safety Workshop This is a very troubling set of statistics. ing to law enforcement officials and youngest, most vulnerable members developed an updated brochure and SCOTCH PLAINS –The John H. be given instructions on “what to do We must give them an awareness of computer safety experts.” of our communities,” Mr. Del Mauro an additional $6,000 has been do- Stamler Police Academy in Scotch if this happens to you.” the dangers that they face. The Internet Ms. DeBoer ran the audience said. nated by the New Jersey State Bar Plains will host a computer work- Because each person will be as- is a wonderful tool for learning and through an example MySpace ac- The prosecutor said he became Foundation to underwrite the cost of shop, “The Internet and Your Child,” signed to a computer, class size is exploring the world, but it can also be count, and said, “Your kids spend a aware of the problem reviewing the additional training materials. for parents to learn basics about the limited and pre-registration is re- a dangerous place for the unaware,” lot of time creating these things. Even prosecution of two serious cases “Experts are telling us that one computer, the Internet, online dan- quired. Mrs. Farber said. some gangs have made accounts. It’s shortly after he took office. Autopsies infant in every 2,600 born in the United gers and tips on how to keep children To register, or for more informa- Union County Prosecutor Theodore good for law enforcers because they conducted on the children revealed States is shaken to the point of requir- and the family cyber-safe. tion, call the Union County Romankow praised the attorney gen- can get a lot of information out of it, rapid acceleration and deceleration ing medical care,” said Mr. This free program will be held on Prosecutor’s Office at (908) 527- eral. “I’ve seen the attorney general but at the same time they are solicit- to the brain, injuries associated with Romankow. “It is truly remarkable to Saturday, June 10, from 8:30 a.m. 4517. more in the past hundred days than ing new members.” shaken baby syndrome, which occurs know that from this day forward, there to 3 p.m. at the police academy, I’ve seen any of the prior attorney She proceeded to present the ac- when a young child or infant is vio- will be shaken baby training each located at 1776 Raritan Road in Nature Walk on Tap generals in the four years I have been count of a child predator who formed lently shaken and severe injury oc- year throughout New Jersey for nearly Scotch Plains. prosecutor. She regularly attends all an online identity under a different curs inside the skull. 18,000 parents.” Using a computer, each person will At Fairview Cemetery of the prosecutor’s meetings.” name and showed how easy it is for Mr. Romankow said he invited edu- learn about basic computer usage, WESTFIELD –Residents are in- Detectives Greg Masterson, a mem- Internet stalkers to find children just cators and medical staff members County Temporarily including computer hardware and vited to take part in a free, one-hour ber of the High Tech Task Force in the by gathering seemingly insignificant from the five hospitals that serve software, Windows, how to get con- nature walk at Fairview Cemetery Union County Prosecutor’s Office, and personal details through profiles on Union County residents as well as the Changes OPRA Fax nected to and get around the Internet and Arboretum in Westfield on Sun- Chuck Allen and Deniele DeBoer of buddy lists (lists of Internet contacts). county’s legislative delegation along ELIZABETH — The County of and will learn how to e-mail, instant day, June 25, at 2 p.m., rain or shine. the New Jersey State Police Cyber- Free Internet features such as Google with emergency medical response Union has announced that the fax message and chat with other class The tour will be guided by Dr. Crimes Unit gave a slide show presen- Earth allow anyone access to aerial personnel from area hospitals to a telephone line for Open Public members. Blogs, such as Thomas Ombrello, senior professor tation on how parents could protect views of a house with its specific conference to assess how best to ad- Records Act (OPRA) is temporarily myspace.com, and newsgroups will of the biology department at Union their children in their Internet usage. location. dress issues connected to Shaken out of service. Requests should be be also be discussed. County College. Dr. Ombrello has Mr. Masterson, who was a state Karen Langer, a Scotch Plains Baby Syndrome. faxed to (908) 289-4143. Sergeant Andre Banks of the Union taught plant and environmental sci- trooper for 11 years, listed several resident and parent of a Union County Prosecutor’s Office High-Tech ence, general biology and zoology at triggers that parents could use to iden- County Magnet High School stu- Task Force and Karen Positan, Assistant the college for 31 years. Dr. Ombrello tify potential problems: a child hav- dent, said she thought the presenta- Public Information Officer, will also and his students have identified and ing excessive unwanted e-mail, al- tion was effective. “I thought the Richard Lipsky, M.D. provide a glimpse at the dark side of the tagged more than 60 species of trees ways being in a room with a com- speakers were very good. I was Diplomate American Academy for Internet’s dangers and risk, including on the Fairview property. puter, on the computer at late hours, impressed with how seriously they child predators, sex crimes, fraud, scams, The walk can accommodate 50 spending the night over a friend’s take the subject. I am going to have Pain Management hacking, identity theft and viruses. guests and will start from the Fairview house and a child’s friend using your a little discussion with my children The focus of the workshop is on office at 1100 East Broad Street. In- computer with their own account. He when I get home.” protecting children and youth from terested persons may call for reser- stressed the point that if parents are Acting Education Commissioner Richard Mack, D.O. online dangers. Topics will include vations at (908) 232-0781 Monday paying for their child’s Internet ac- Lucille Davy said, “Generally we Board Certified in Family Medicine protecting one’s privacy and block- through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. count, then they are liable for their hope that parents will pay attention to ing unwanted sites and users. Partici- Attendees are urged to wear com- child’s actions on the Internet. what their children are doing on the pants will search for information fortable shoes, as there may be a bit Mr. Masterson said the earlier chil- Internet and make sure that they’re about themselves online, and will also of hill climbing. dren start to learn about Internet safety talking to them.” Stop the Pain Before It Stops You OWEN BRAND Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. 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21st District News 7th Congressional District News Legislation Would Change FAA Fails To Address How Libraries Are Funded Noise In Airspace Design Assemblyman Eric Munoz, Summit Representative Mike Ferguson AREA – Assemblyman Eric Munoz 3133, would permit a municipal board WASHINGTON – Rep. Mike above five states in an effort to reduce (LD-21, Summit) recently introduced of library commissioners to request Ferguson (R-7th, New Providence) flight delays. Rep. Ferguson said the legislation to change a state mandate that the municipal governing body last Thursday called on the Federal agency must consider air noise re- that links municipal library funding reduce the amount of taxes assessed Aviation Administration (FAA) to duction as part of its overall redesign. with property values. for library purposes in any year that more aggressively consider alterna- In his letter, Rep. Ferguson said the This measure came as a response to the library board determines that it tive routing for commercial planes goal of reducing air noise should com- recent concerns by Mountainside resi- requires less funding due to an in- flying into and from Newark and New pel the FAA to consider alternative dents and the borough council mem- crease in ratables. York City airports as part of the routing plans, including routing bers regarding a legally mandated, “Public libraries provide a neces- agency’s overall regional redesign planes over the Atlantic Ocean until yet “unnecessary” surplus of funding sary service to residents and we don’t project. they reach a certain altitude. This so- for the Mountainside library. want to impede or curtail this extraor- WORKING TOGETHER…Union County Police Chief Dan Vaniska, president In a letter to FAA Administrator called “ocean routing” option could According to Assemblyman dinary service,” Assemblyman of the Union County Chiefs Association, left, and Prosecutor Ted Romankow, Marion Blakey, Rep. Ferguson wrote reduce aircraft noise for 119,768 state Munoz, the mandate currently re- Munoz said. “However, in a situation right, are shown with many Muslim leaders after announcing a training program that the agency’s recent Integrated residents, including many who live in quires library funding to increase with where both the governing body and for law enforcement officers to understand Arab American culture when re- Airspace Proposal fails to consider the seventh district, which includes any increase in property values, but municipal library board agree that sponding to calls or handling cases involving Muslims. the impact of air noise on communi- portions of Hunterdon, Middlesex, the recent trend of “McMansions” in they are being forced by state man- ties in central New Jersey. The FAA is Somerset and Union Counties. the borough and across the state has dates to spend more money then they currently receiving public comments In 2002, Rep. Ferguson called on escalated property values without in- need or will use, the only group that is County to Recycle Tires, on its proposal. the transportation department to in- creasing the municipality’s popula- hurt is the taxpayers.” “Like many residents of central vestigate documents that local air- tion or placing more strain on the He said he hopes that his legislation New Jersey, I’m concerned about the noise activists say demonstrate the public library. raises awareness of the impact state Electronics June 10 in SP effect that aircraft noise has on our FAA falsified government documents Assemblyman Munoz’s bill, A- mandates have on municipalities. SCOTCH PLAINS – The County Refrigerators, washers and dryers, quality of life,” Rep. Ferguson said. and failed to follow proper proce- of Union will sponsor a recycling microwaves and air conditioners will “Air routes for planes taking off from dures when it changed the air routes, event for electronics and automobile not be accepted. A complete list of and arriving to our area airports should known as the “Robbinsville-Yardley MADD Honors Intoxicated tires on Saturday, June 10. The col- the materials that will be accepted on minimize noise. It is clear to me that flip-flop” in December 2001. lection will take place from 9 a.m. to June 10th is available at the Union the FAA’s most recent proposal fails That change altered approach vec- 2 p.m. at the Union County Voca- County Environmental Services to meet that test and has the potential tors for both the Newark and Driver Center Director tional-Technical Schools campus, website: www.ucnj.org/oem. to increase the levels of air noise in LaGuardia airports and now arriving ELIZABETH — The Director of offenders convicted of driving while located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch An alternate drop-off program for many communities in the seventh flights approach the airports from the Union County’s Intoxicated Driver intoxicated (DWI) or driving under Plains near the Stamler Police Acad- electronics equipment is available congressional district.” west over central New Jersey, result- Resource Center (IDRC) has been the influence (DUI) of other drugs. emy. every Monday between 9 a.m. and 3 The FAA is considering redesign- ing in the increase air noise over honored by Mothers Against Drunk Effective March 1, the IDRC portion All residents of Union County are p.m. at the Newtech Recycling Facil- ing 31,000 square miles of airspace residential areas. Driving (MADD) with the of the fines was increased from $150 eligible to participate at no cost, but ity, located in Bridgewater at 111 organization’s “Outstanding Commit- to $230. Union County’s IDRC con- must bring proof of Union County Chimney Rock Road, Building no. 2. ment and Service Award.” ducts a minimum of 24 sessions an- residency. Residents can drive to the For more information, call the SP-F to Hold Public Meeting Cheryl Hathaway of Rahway re- nually. Last year a total of 815 people site with their unwanted electronics Union County Bureau of Environ- ceived the award from the completed the program. and as many as eight tires without mental Services Hotline at (908) 654- Middlesex/Union Counties Chap- “Union County’s IDRC has the dis- rims. Workers at the site will unload 9889. On Superintendent Search ter of MADD during a dinner held tinction of having the lowest rate of their vehicles. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch identify the special strengths of the May 17 at Middlesex County Col- recidivism in New Jersey,” said Electronic equipment that will be Fanwood GOP Club Plains-Fanwood Board of Education will Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools and lege in Edison. Alexander Mirabella, chairman of the accepted include computer monitors, hold a special public forum this Tuesday, the communities they serve; to identify The Union County IDRC, a state- Union County Board of Chosen Free- hard drives, modems, keyboards, Convenes on Monday June 5, at 7 p.m., where all members of the critical issues they think the district mandated service, conducts a two- holders. The people who complete CPU’s, mice, printers, scanners, FANWOOD – The Fanwood Re- the community are invited to give input will face in the next three to four years; day, 12-hour education and pre- the IDRC program do not end up speakers, televisions, VCR’s, fax publican Club will be meeting on regarding the district’s ongoing search to outline the training, background and vention program for court-ordered back in court, or worse, back on the machines, telephones and circuit Monday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. The for a new superintendent.Superintendent experience they desire in a new super- offenders to determine whether or streets driving while under the influ- boards. club will convene at the Forest Road Dr. Carol Choye will retire at the end of intendent and to describe the personal not a driver’s license can be re- ence of alcohol or drugs.” Pre-registration is not required for Park Building located at Forest August after 13 years in Scotch Plains- leadership style that is important to stored or if further treatment is The IDRC was established in 1984. this special Saturday collection, which Road and Woodland Avenue in Fanwood. them in a new superintendent. required. All offenders are screened Ms. Hathaway has been employed by will be held rain or shine. This event Fanwood. The meeting, which will be held at Ms. Larsen will conduct similar by licensed, certified alcohol/drug the County of Union, IDRC program is provided to residents of the county At the June meeting, the guest the board of education’s administra- sessions with the district’s adminis- counselors to determine the level for 19 years. and not to businesses. speaker will be Marcus Rayner, dis- tive offices, Evergreen Avenue and trators, principals and supervisors; of care needed by each individual. trict director from Congressman Cedar Street in Scotch Plains, will be the general staff and the SP-F Educa- The IDRC is part of the Union Mike Ferguson’s (R-7th) office. He facilitated by Carole Larsen, a New tion Association leadership; district County Department of Human Ser- Linda Stender, AAA will discuss issues that affect the Jersey School Boards Association parent-teacher association leaders and vices. district and how Congressman field service representative. Ms. officers of the SP-F Education En- According to Maria Esteves, chap- Ferguson has been addressing those Larsen will ask those who attend to richment Foundation. ter coordinator, Ms. Hathaway was concerns. recognized for her “ongoing contri- Sponsor Safety Seat Check For further information, call (908) bution in stopping drunk driving, sup- CLARK — Assemblywoman The seat check is free of charge 889-1915. porting victims of this violent crime Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) and conducted by AAA-certified pas- Susan Brandt and preventing underage drinking and AAA will be sponsoring a child senger safety technicians. Every SP Library to Host through education to prevent further safety seat check on Tuesday, June technician has successfully com- injury and loss of life.” 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the pleted a 40-hour training program Radiologist June 14 McCrea, Esq. The IDRC is funded by fines against Barnes & Noble on the corner of offered through the National High- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Attorney At Law Central Avenue and Raritan Road way Traffic Safety and AAA. Tech- Plains public library will host Dr. WFPD to Hold Bike in Clark. nicians will examine car and booster Daniel Simon, a radiologist at “Every year, thousands of chil- seats to ensure that they are installed Muhlenberg Medical Center in REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS • FAMILY LAW Auction Tues., June 20 dren are killed or injured in automo- correctly, fit the child properly and Plainfield, on Wednesday, June 14, at WESTFIELD — Westfield Po- bile accidents because they are riding have not been recalled by the manu- 7 p.m. Dr. Simon will discuss back DIVORCE • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE lice Chief John Parizeau has an- completely unrestrained or they are facturer. pain and osteoporosis. nounced that a bicycle auction will restrained incorrectly by their car In case of rain, the program will be Participants will learn what actions CUSTODY/SUPPORT ISSUES • MEDIATION be held on Tuesday, June 20, at the safety devices,” said Asw. Stender. held Wednesday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to take to prevent associated compli- Westfield Armory parking lot, 500 to 1 p.m. at the same location. For cations. The free presentation will in- 24 Prospect Street Rahway Avenue, across from Girl Scouts to Hold additional information regarding the clude a question-and-answer session. Westfield High School. There will child safety seat check, contact Jen- Free Muhlenberg first-aid kits will be Westfield, NJ 07090 be approximately 60 bicycles up Celebration May 24 nifer Mancuso at Asw. Stender’s of- available to all who attend. for auction. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood WHS Principal Robert Petix DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Writes of Freedom of Speech Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association with four definitions – only one is correct. National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association I want to thank Meghan Gill for con- at the high school. He has said that high Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association tacting me for my reaction to being cen- school teachers need strong academic The others are made up. Are you sharp sored at the Board of Education meeting supervisors who are based in the build- enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey on May 16. Her subsequent article in The ing. How ironic: teachers and the Teach- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Westfield Leader of May 25 highlights an ers Association are asking for more su- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 issue of concern to high school teachers, pervision; the administration and Board guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 administrators and parents interested in of Education want to offer less. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If preserving the quality of this institution: “High school teachers also need to see you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at the replacement of the position of 9-12 that their supervisors can, themselves, free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 department chairs in academic depart- teach effectively. The ‘hit and run model’ All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. ments at Westfield High School with K- in which supervisors come to the build- come from the board game Diction 12 and 6-12 supervisors. ing, observe classes, have a post confer- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte The retirement of World Languages ence and leave makes them much less Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Department Chair, Dr. Suzanne Jacobus, credible to their teachers than teaching 1. Mazama – The Rocky Mountain Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo has given the superintendent a reason to supervisors who are in the classroom with goat COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION economize at the expense of quality. Much their own students everyday. Supervisors 2. Stercoraceous – Having the nature Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly to the chagrin of the Westfield High School who are also teachers experience first of feces EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS World Languages teachers, the superin- hand the subtle changes in students’ learn- 3. Jacare – A Brazilian alligator Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin tendent has eliminated Dr. Jacobus’ posi- ing that occur every year. A supervisor 4. Arctation – Contraction of a natural opening TECHNOLOGY SERVICES tion and has expanded the duties of the who has not been in the classroom for SUBSCRIPTION PRICE current K-8 World Languages supervisor several years knows the mechanics of ECHINODERMATOUS One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 to include the high school. instruction, not the students.” 1. Having the characteristics of spines Unfortunately, similar changes made The President of the Westfield Educa- 2. Covered with warts or moles in the Social Studies and Mathematics tion Association, as well as the Westfield 3. Ossified; bony Departments have already negatively af- High School Principal of 26 years, has 4. Leathery or toughened outer surface Exercise Your Rights; It Honors fected the quality of those programs at appealed to Dr. Foley many times, argu- VARAN this level. ing that the Department Chair model best 1. A Spanish, Portuguese and Latin When I tried to explain this problem serves this high school. Dr. Foley’s asser- American unit of linear measure publicly, Board of Education President tion that a new principal will somehow 2. The monitor lizard Those Who Served Democracy Anne Riegel tried three times to silence have the power to change the 3. A small pit or dent in the skin me, saying it was a “personnel matter.” superintendent’s perspective on the su- 4. A scar The Memorial Day parades in Westfield and Scotch tion and will there be reprisals if I seek it? Clearly, it was not. I will be happy to send pervisory configuration is farfetched. IRIDEREMIA the full text of my remarks to anyone The fact is the superintendent is al- 1. Total absence of sunlight Plains were stirring, great traditions filled with deep Our answer is that you are the government in interested in reading them, ready planning to make a similar change 2. Absence of pigment in the skin heart-felt meaning. Thousands marched, spoke and democracy, and those that are elected or hired do so [email protected]. in Science. The detrimental effects of the 3. Partial or total adsence of the iris lined the streets. For those attending one of these at your consent. They work for you. Politicians Here is a portion of what I tried to say: K-12 and 6-12 supervisory models in 4. Discontent “The K-12 and 6-12 models have been Social Studies and Mathematics are in- TROIKA events, a feeling of pride and gratitude was certainly aren’t entitled to win and accumulate power to the tried and do not work at Westfield High creasingly apparent at Westfield High 1. An astringent or repellent a first thought – it’s about remembering those who point that democracy and your rights are circum- School. K-12 and 6-12 supervisors are School. Without a department chair, the 2. A short, thick stick of wood used as served, making everything possible that we have vented. overextended. Teachers at the high school World Languages program will be the a weapon working under K-12 and 6-12 supervi- next to suffer. The die is cast; Westfield 3. A hut built on stilts by the Tartars today. To understand some of these points as written in sors are underserved. Teachers who have High School loses. 4. A carriage drawn by three horses As times change, veterans die, new soldiers serve legislation, please read the Open Public Records Act worked in academic departments under I heartily agree with Dr. Foley that abreast and regrettably, new wars arise. We wonder about (OPRA) and the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). the 9-12 model enthusiastically endorse it district needs K-12 coordination. Al- because in-house department chairs pro- though he and I have had one short infor- the meaning of this – and about how we can practice We’ve posted these at goleader.com/features. vide proper supervision. Those who have mal conversation about one of my pro- Thank You Westfield in our daily lives the profound lessons this foretells. These laws clearly tell of your right to know. You then worked under the other models (K- posals on how that coordination could Good Samaritans Perhaps one way to honor those that have sacri- are entitled to records of most anything such as all 12 or 6-12) have received less supervi- occur without eliminating department sion, much less personal support, and chairs at the high school, his promise to To the Westfield community: I would ficed is to ask what is the legacy they leave with us. the salaries, pensions and benefits of those in the limited contact with their supervisors. give me the opportunity to explain all my like to thank the good Samaritans who One answer might be the blessing of democracy that school system or working for the county. Don’t be Teachers feel insufficiently supervised ideas more fully has not been kept. helped me when I fell in town on May 24. they made possible and that they guard today. It’s intimidated – be forceful, yet courteous and practice and assisted. Small problems that could In my opinion, the elimination of de- I only got the names of Andrew and be easily resolved become significant partment chairs in two academic depart- Meg, however, I am grateful to each and something in our everyday life we may take for democracy. Obtain the information you seek from causes of concern. Important questions ments has already sewn the seeds of me- every one of you who displayed all of granted – worse yet, something that we don’t know government, bureaucrats and elected officials. At- about lesson plans, teaching strategies diocrity at this high school. Eliminating your concern and kindness. My sincere exists, or forget. So practicing democracy and exer- tend meetings. Insist that agencies, authorities and and classroom management go unan- the chair positions now in World Lan- thanks. swered for long periods of time. The guages and soon in Science, will continue cising your rights honors all that have served. Cer- all such bodies act in accordance with the laws and Arlene Murray supervisors are simply not there when an unnecessary trend towards medioc- Lavallette tainly, the results of your citizenship will be a posi- principles of democracy. needed. rity. tive factor in your quality of life. One thing that we have found is that many in The high school administration can not Meghan Gill’s original issue, censor- find them either. Telephone calls made to ship, should not be forgotten. The fact is Florida Reader Recalls But, what are specific examples for citizens to government hope for citizens to exercise their rights these central office based supervisors to I was censored at a public meeting be- follow? Some were brought to mind by those asking as this breaks up the power blocks that shackle public resolve departmental or school-wide is- cause the Board of Education did not like Editor Gail Trimble questions of us; people highly informed, but perhaps servants. sues are not answered for hours and some- what I was saying. The censorship of We are still in Florida and look forward times not for days. These district wide ideas by any public body should be a to getting The Leader here and keeping up very busy. The questions amounted to “how can I You might be surprised that democracy exists and supervisors are working, but their assign- concern to all Westfielders. with what’s happening there. Just re- find out more about what is going on in government that you can drag those that believe that they control ments elsewhere prevent their timely re- With my departure as principal, ceived the issue of The Leader, which — the county, the town and the school system? Can you across the line to realizing that they instead work sponse to problems at Westfield High Westfield High School students are wor- included: “This Is Westfield” and feel School. ried that the seven decade tradition of compelled to congratulate you all for an I get detailed information of budgets, minutes, sala- for you. “The people are not the problem; the producing the Hi’s Eye as an uncensored excellent edition. ries and pensions – information other than that just Exercise your rights and maintain democracy. It model under which they work is the prob- source of news at Westfield High School Many years ago, I worked closely with sent in press releases?” The most disturbing follow honors those that have served and died to preserve lem: supervisors spread too thin; teachers may be in jeopardy. Based on my per- Gail Trimble, then editor, and several underserved. The Westfield High School sonal experience at the Board of Educa- subsequent editors on this special publi- up to the question was, “Am I entitled to the informa- this blessing. administration believes our teachers de- tion meeting, the students should be wor- cation. It used to come out in April before serve better. The WEA president believes ried. the school election, which was quite frus- our teachers deserve better. The WEA Robert G. Petix trating. So, I am pleased to see that it is Letters to the Editor president has appealed to the superinten- Principal being published later with current school dent for years to restore 9-12 supervisors Westfield High School board information. Having the school superintendent and the mayor write items is another excellent Westfielder Dismayed About New Principal Assignments Parents Question Switching Wilson idea. The current edition is crisp and clean, very readable and very informa- Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to this philosophy that has made the Wilson would pass. Be assured those same mem- And Washington School Principals tive. All in all, it’s a job well done and the Westfield Board of Education and community not only a place of great bers of this school community will not well deserving of praise and the apprecia- copied to this newspaper. achievement but, more importantly, a forget Dr. Foley’s latest lack of leader- It was with great surprise that we re- Malanga has fostered relationships with tion of readers. I am writing regarding the bizarre deci- place of tremendous spirit and camarade- ship. ceived a letter from Dr. Foley, Westfield his many constituencies — the children, sion this week by Superintendent William rie. To further alienate the school commu- Superintendent of Schools, advising that the parents, the teachers and the greater Maggie Cimei Foley to flip-flop the two elementary school He has also been a loyal soldier as he nity with his principal flip-flop, Dr. Foley the Washington Elementary School prin- community that is Washington School. Bonita Springs, FL and Westfield principals at Washington School and Wil- has adapted to the disastrous district-im- has announced that a new assistant princi- cipal and the Wilson Elementary School The school district has been progressively son School. It was with great dismay that the posed Everyday Math program and the pal role will be created and filled at Wilson principal would be “switched” starting improving the education process. Just Former Resident, Class school community read the announcement more recent Spelling-By-Osmosis pro- School. This means a job that was per- with the 2006-2007 school year. one example of this is the concept of of the proposed switch in which Dr. Foley gram. formed previously by one principal will More curious was the reasoning set differentiated teaching that involves modi- Of ‘54, Recollects rationalized that “change is good” and it is Andy Perry is the heart and soul of Wilson now require a principal and an assistant forth by Dr. Foley who notes his belief fying the teaching approach to best teach Who destroyed my hometown? I have the way corporate America handles leader- School. Through many national crises, Dr. principal. This is the kind of waste that will that schools and leaders benefit from to the abilities of each child. just returned from a trip to my old home- ship decisions. Perry has led the Wilson School community ensure hordes of “no” votes on budget day. changes in leadership from time to time. An elementary school principal is one town of Westfield, N.J. I have not been in In fact, many members of the Westfield with a sense of compassion and understand- In a school district that continually faces By analogy, Dr. Foley reasons that “[i]n of the few constants as a child progresses Westfield for several years. Twenty years community are leaders in corporate ing. More importantly, he has modeled be- resource shortages, voters will not miss the the business world, changes in leadership from kindergarten through fifth grade and to be exact. I was shocked at the change America; those individuals would not hold havior in which he faces crisis with a sense of fact that Dr. Foley is adding an extra ad- are routine as companies try to redefine having a principal who knows the chil- — from historic Westfield to corporate their jobs for five minutes if they pranced calm and control. Our children see a future ministrator to Wilson School to perform a their mission and become more competi- dren well enhances the placement of stu- glitz. The big “W” flags heralding the around announcing leadership changes on that is bright with promise because Andy job that was handled adeptly by one indi- tive.” dents with the most appropriate teacher. conquest of hometown businesses de- the flimsy rationale that “change is good.” Perry is a leader who conveys that message vidual for the last 16 years. We are not aware of any successful Mr. Malanga already has years of feated by “corporate greedics.” It is time for the members of the school with assurance and dignity. If the members of the Westfield School organization that has changed a success- knowledge with respect to Washington Perhaps Westfield, like so many other board to demand the facts from Dr. Foley. During all his years at Wilson School, Board support Dr. Foley’s rationale that ful CEO simply for the sake of change. School students, as does Dr. Perry for towns, was dying a slow death because of This is a school district that needs to base Dr. Perry has not lost the personal touch. “change in leadership is good” perhaps it Nor are we aware that Washington School Wilson School, which will be lost simply big box stores and malls, but the humili- its personnel decisions on performance Everyday he stands outside an over- is time to look at the most senior leader in is a school in need of a new mission. In for the sake of change. Dr. Foley points ation of being morphed into a mall itself and not on Dr. Foley’s notion of old corpo- crowded school surrounded by four nar- this district. It is his decision on the prin- fact, we strongly believe that the mission out that both of these principals are ca- is just plain regrettable. Political cowards rate adages. These two principals are be- row streets ensuring the safety of students cipal flip-flop, made presumably in isola- we perceive Mr. Malanga to be on — that pable of leading a school to success. But and corporate greed are comfortable as loved by their respective school communi- as they are dropped off and picked up at tion, that will de-stabilize the faculty of is to provide a superior education in a if we are doing this simply to make a bedfellows, enjoying their pleasures at ties and have demonstrated over many school. It is this informal day-to-day con- two elementary schools, disillusion the caring and personal manner to each child change, please reconsider this decision. the expense of common folks. What lackey years that they are talented, dedicated pro- tact that separates Dr. Perry from a school parent/voter community and, most unset- who walks the halls of Washington School In any event, please reach out to the thought it would be a good idea to cover fessionals who have improved their schools administration that seems increasingly tling, harm our children. — is exactly what is needed for our chil- community in the future when making a the limestone of the Westfield Trust Co. and have continually introduced cutting removed from its constituency with every I strongly urge you to exercise your dren. Let’s not change that simply for the decision of this magnitude that impacts with cheap paint? edge ideas in elementary education. decision it makes. It is an administration prerogative as an effective oversight board sake of change. our children’s education. Parking has always been a problem in As a parent who has had four children that became so estranged from its popu- and reverse Dr. Foley’s latest flip-flop We are asking Dr. Foley to please Rich and Michelle Mattessich Westfield. Now, while waiting for traffic attend Wilson School over the last 13 lace that it failed to pass its budget in decision before the two elementary schools listen to the parents on this one. Mr. Westfield to move, you get out of your car, buy a years, I have been in awe of Dr. Perry’s 2005. And now, in some bizarre act under are left in complete disarray. At the very fancy bra for your wife, and then run unsurpassed dedication and the profes- the guise of corporate mimicry, it has least, I urge you to investigate the facts to across the street and get something for the sional attitude with which he treats his decided to alienate two school communi- ensure that major personnel decisions are Westfield Resident Stunned Over kids. Think of it as valet parking without staff, students and parents. He is a quint- ties with a combined population of almost not being made based on Dr. Foley’s old the valet. essential professional who demands the 1000 students. Many of the parents of wives’ tales about the “need for change.” McMansion Inaction by Planning Bd. If you don’t have any shopping to do, best of himself, his staff and his students. those very students spent months trying I am frankly stunned that the Town frequently made by Fox News. you can always enjoy the breeze flutter- He is committed to creating a partnership to develop support for an isolated school Deborah Montick ing those “W” flags letting you know the Westfield Planning Board so roundly rejected the He is entitled to his opinions, but they between teacher, student and parent. It is administration so that the 2006 budget proposed ordinance attempting to put are opinions and there are significant “W”is for wrong! Not Westfield, as I some reasonable restraint on develop- rebuttals. knew it. Sincerely and nostalgically yours. ment in Westfield. This issue has only Many Westfield residents, including Nicholas Canigiula grown over the time we as a town have virtually everyone I’ve spoken to on the Class of “54” been “thinking about it,” – and the evi- topic, feel differently. We see Westfield Templeton, California dence is quite clear that the longer we taking on the characteristics of so many delay, the worse the problem and the newer developments in outlying areas: more it is a fait accompli. cookie-cutter homes, grossly oversized WF Mom Shocked by The local architect’s comments in par- and energy-inefficient, taking over beau- ticular are blatantly self-serving, and The tiful old neighborhoods. School Changes Leader’s use of the word “explained” in While we do enjoy great schools and Editor’s note: This letter was sent to reference to them – “the draft ordinance relatively easy access to New York, one the Superintendent of Westfield Schools would limit options, decrease values and is tempted to ask those building and and copied to this newspaper. affect the economy negatively” – is an occupying these monstrosities why they Dear Dr. Foley, unwarranted assumption akin to those don’t simply settle in an area where this I am shocked and horrified at what you type and scale of home are both already have done to Washington School. In re- prevalent and appropriate to the size of gard to your e-mail sent out notifying us Westfield 3rd Grader the lots. of the change in principals, I am not clear The more we take on the appearance on how you can correlate dealing with Praises Her Principal of a new development, the less we enjoy young hearts and minds to corporate Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to the distinctive character of our town. America. members of the Westfield Board of Edu- And in addition to the aesthetic issues, You have no right to disrupt our cation and Superintendent of Schools plus this is bound to eventually affect our children’s’ sense of security and stability copied to this newspaper. home values as well. to right the wrongs of one. Do you not I am upset that Mr. Malanga is going Freedom always implies conflict, in think that we have enough going on at to Wilson School. I’ve had Mr. Malanga this case, the conflict between the right Washington with the redistricting issue as my principal all my life and he is a of owners to construct their homes as and the centralized kindergarten to now great, kind, and fun principal. Mr. they see fit and of other owners not to change our principal? Malanga is a really special person in our have their landscape blighted and prop- In addition, there will be a learning school, and he holds us all together just erty values eventually destroyed. Most curve issue that comes along with a new like a puzzle. of us chose to live here, at least in part, principal. You could just say that Mr. Malanga because this is a special town. It is just wrong and heartless. We are is the leader of the pack and leads us McMansions threaten everything that not a corporation, we are a community of through the years. He makes us feel we makes Westfield what it is. I urge the young families that want the best for our are all part of a team. Please keep him at Town Planning Board to keep this issue very young children - and this change is Washington School. as priority one and not let it be decided not it! Meghan Pettit by a lack of action. Kelly Harrington Westfield Travis Hudelson Washington School Mom 3rd Grade at Washington School Westfield Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 1, 2006 Page 5 HUNG UP!! Prom Should Be Occasion Letters to the Editor For Fun and Not Pressure Washington Parent Shocked over By Milt Faith, Executive Director Youth and Family Counseling Service Principal Switch with Wilson Thursday morning, Washington and wonderful environment in which our chil- A Teen Writes: My mother suggested the two of you will have future positive Wilson school parents were shocked with dren receive an outstanding education. I write to you to share my feelings about contacts (So, did he bring you a Tom the news, via an e-mail letter from Dr. His stability and dedication to our stu- my senior prom, which took place this Cruise autograph?). William Foley, that the two principals dents, our school and community have past May. I’ve never heard of you nor A TV Viewer Writes: Thank good- will be switching leadership roles. proven invaluable. read anything, but she felt it might be ness the TV series “Will and Grace” came Simply, Joseph Malanga, the present The future for Washington school good for other teens and their families to to an end in May. It ran eight years. I am principal of Washington school, will be seems a little unclear. There is talk of our read about my experience. a very fair person, but felt a great deal of going to lead Wilson school, and Andrew school hosting a centralized Kindergar- I did not want to go to my prom because the humor was gross. After viewing the Perry, who presently heads Wilson school ten program, possible redistricting and of all the fuss. I had to ask someone to go as show all these years, I still feel it is wrong will become principal at Washington. overcrowding issues are always at the my date (even though I don’t have a girl- to have a TV show center around two gay There was no reason given for this lateral forefront of discussions. With all these friend); I had to spend a ton of money on an people and make them sympathetic, as if move, except to say that a change in possible changes on the horizon for our outfit, have a haircut and then get flowers their lifestyles are normal. leadership can bring improvement. community, why would Dr. Foley con- Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times for my date. A bunch of guys had to rent a Answer: I don’t know what’s normal Change is good? In fact, Dr. Foley currently change our administration? It GETTING THE FACTS…Jennifer Frega and Olivia Lavelle of Franklin School limo so eight of us could arrive in “style.” anymore. And I don’t understand why mentioned that large corporations change seems an unreasonable and poor tactic in 3rd grade in Westfield with 5th grader Bill Lavelle interview publisher Horace Even though I wanted to go home after you would watch a show all this time if their leadership quite often. whatever master plan he has laid out for Corbin last Friday to obtain information about Westfield business. the prom, I was told that we were going to you didn’t like its basic premise about the Although I’ve not equated my child’s the future of Washington school. Inci- rent a place at the shore for overnight. lives of a gay man and a heterosexual education and Washington school to a dentally, none of which has truly been By Patricia Quattrocchi, Candidate for Freeholder Other couples enjoyed it; I didn’t, since I woman (both were not gay). large corporation, I suppose the Westfield elucidated. don’t get excited over drinking and smok- Will and Grace was a couple who sought school district and the board of education The Washington school community is ing weed. Nothing happened between my what we all want/need in life – caring, can be interpreted as such. Still, it’s a poor very strong and stands together in their Just Give the Word date and me because I didn’t want it to, sensitive friends and partners. The fact analogy. Good leaders, whether they are belief that Mr. Malanga is an outstanding Assembly Republican Leader Alex ample of wasteful spending are the holi- but the other guys! that one was gay should indicate nothing. principals, CEOs, directors or chiefs, are principal who should remain at Washing- DeCroce told Jon Corzine in a press re- day plants spoken about a few months Does anyone realize the pressures we The show lost a lot of its charm as the not replaced if they are succeeding in ton school. We have voiced our opinions lease in April “Just Give the Word and ago. The tally for House of Flowers in feel when we have to go through this years passed, but they remained folks for their leadership roles. to Dr. Foley and the board of education. We’ll be There.” He was referring to the Linden for the purchase of 225 14-inch ritual? I wish other families could ease the whom we really cared. I would encourage The parents at Washington School are We will continue to do so in the future, Republican caucus being ready to work wreaths at $25 each and 60 Poinsettias at pressure of prom night by not stressing you to examine your own prejudices be- astounded. Mr. Malanga has led our school with the hope that there is a chance for on property tax reform in New Jersey, $90 each, was $11,025. On display in the appearances, limos, making a good im- fore condemning those who are different for many years with warmth and profes- reversal of this decision. responding to a news article, which spoke Freeholder meeting room were 16 plants, pression with your date and so on. in one way or another. sionalism. The improvements he has of the governor being impatient with our with no others in sight. Where were the Answer: Prom night should be a fun Michele Zahka brought forth have made our school a Westfield legislature’s inaction on the issue. other 44 and where did they end up? night celebrating the student’s academic It doesn’t appear that there will be too Where were 225 wreaths hidden? accomplishments, graduation and begin- Retirement Event much forthcoming in the way of property House of Flowers was selling these ning transition into further learning and/ Minuteman Civil Defense: tax relief from the “Big Guns” in Trenton plants to the general public for $89 each. or employment. Too often, there is an Slated for Dr. Petix — just as there doesn’t appear to be any It seems that they don’t give a break for emphasis on letting go and enjoying this WESTFIELD — The Westfield Border Security Comes First relief coming from our Union County bulk purchases. This vendor should defi- last moment (symbolically) of freedom High School Parent-Teacher Student Board of Chosen Freeholders. nitely be crossed off the list. before moving on. I think this is great. But Organization cordially will hold a re- As a fifth generation American of His- Clearly, the blessings, rights and respon- In January, County Manager George An upcoming summer concert in the I think it would be greater if each student ception honoring Dr. Robert Petix, panic descent, I feel compelled to inform sibilities of American citizenship cannot Devanney presented the 2006 executive park is expected to cost the county $30,000 could figure out what he/she wants for a Westfield High principal, on Wednes- U.S. citizens of the insidious and hidden be safely left to the opportunistic politi- budget of $413 million amid fanfare that for one entertainer alone plus $90,000 to graduation celebration. You don’t have day, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. agenda many pro-illegal immigration or- cians, or to those who have arrived flout- a hiring freeze was implemented and pre- the organizers; unknown are the costs of to spend tons of money getting ready for The event will be held in the high ganizations are deceptively promoting to ing the rule of law. dicting that serious cuts would be forth- portable sanitary facilities, an opening this event. It would be nice if you enjoyed school student center and the court- millions of Americans. Yes, border security must be taken coming as the result of scheduled depart- act and liability insurance. It is question- your date (whomever you chose). yard (weather permitting). Dr. Petix The pro-illegal immigration movement seriously. Our country cannot tolerate mental budget hearings before the final able just what part of the “free” concert You don’t have to go to the shore, and is retiring at the end of the school year. has morphed into a global, racially moti- any further the immigration lawlessness product would be approved by the board. the corporate sponsors will finance. The you certainly don’t have to be involved in Responses should be sent to vated theater with an undisclosed cast of creating a majestic political divide among The announcement in April of a $13 mil- proposed budget for this year shows a a situation where drinking, drugs and pos- [email protected]. characters. The swift shift certainly should American citizens. lion error made by county officials who 100.5 percent increase over the 2005 sible sex are taking place. There are alter- be viewed as a political spear that will While our nation undergoes this dra- had incorrectly included revenues antici- Recreation budget, for parks and mainte- natives to what you can do after the prom. drive to the heart of this nation’s identity, matic test of our resolve, the Minuteman pated from state and federal grants cut the nance — just how free is this concert? I appreciate your writing and hope some Our State Government with amnesty for millions of unassimilated Civil Defense Corps continues its vigor- total budget to $400 million, a $10.3 Zero-based budgeting would put these parents will read this and discuss it with illegal aliens so massive it can undermine ous citizen initiatives to provide border million increase over 2005. unnecessary expenditures on the back their teenagers. Good luck in your endeav- Must Cut Spending our national character. Leftist organizers security for the American people. The Freeholders will be voting on the burner until all necessary services are ors (Ever think of becoming a writer?). Here are three more ways to cut state are diligently propagandizing Hispanics In order to stem the tide, we have final product in the upcoming weeks; that financially secure. Perhaps the county A Frustrated Mother Writes: Do you spending by State Senator James into engaging in anti-American class engaged in a project long overdue, yet final budget totaling $400 million. The would do well to consider this method of know anyone who has a child who has Wallwork, who is also a businessman. warfare and ensnaring them into a decep- essential in assuring the safety of our Freeholders, through the public informa- accounting by starting in one department joined the Scientology religion? My son, General: Review all boards, commis- tive web of race-based conflict. citizens. tion department, have stated they are of on a trial basis and evaluate the results. age 27, moved to California to work as a sions, authorities and agencies at the state We must not allow the puppeteers to pit Our legacy will be marked in the pages the opinion that they will be getting the The Republican candidates for Union lawyer for an entertainment firm. That and county levels. Eliminate or consoli- us against each other, and against our of history by the installation of a border $13 million in grants anyway so appar- County Freeholder; Patricia Quattrocchi, was last year. Now he informs me that he date to save taxpayers’ money. Include a fellow Americans. We must not allow security fence, which shall become the ently they have left the budget as it was Glenn Mortimer and Diane Barabas know has become a member of the Church of salary review for all part-time members them to exploit us or suck us into the preamble to a reborn and safe America. originally presented back in January. So that the residents of the county are getting Scientology and feels wonderful. He has with a possible substitution of per diem insane notion that we should reward ille- Once and for all, we must say no to the what was the purpose of the budget hear- impatient and want to see results. We ask even met Tom Cruise. pay for time actually spent and a salary gal activity en masse. nonsensical demands of non-citizen mobs, ings other than to go through the motions? for your support by “just giving us the I am very opposed to this and feel he is not to exceed a fixed annual sum for these Instead, we need to remain steadfast and a flood of illegal incursions. This A budget bloated with waste is prob- word” in November and we will be there. involved in a cult situation. My problem part-time positions. Included should be with a “border security first” policy and nation was founded upon immutable prin- ably on the horizon again this year. Though For additional information call 908-789- is that he wants to visit this summer and such boards as County Right-of-Way, postpone national deliberation regarding ciple to ensure our domestic tranquility. considered by some to be minor, an ex- 0200 or visit www.unioncountygop.org. bring his girlfriend. I know we will talk County Board of Elections, Passaic Val- immigration reform until such time as No power on earth shall be allowed by about the situation and, as has happened ley Sewage Commission, North Jersey American citizens have secure borders this sovereign people to overtake our in the past, we argue, he walks out of the District Water Supply Commission, Dela- and restored freedom. nation’s founding ideals, or our belief in house and we stop talking for months. ware River Bridge Authority, etc. Too Then, and only then should, we debate our God and the inalienable rights be- Should I accept his way of life and say many boards or commissions overpay “paths to citizenship or guest worker pro- queathed us by Him. nothing? I do love him and want to see part-time members. grams,” where we the citizens pick and Al Garza, Exec. Dir. him. 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The chap- engagement of their daughter, Ms. The bride-elect is Program Direc- Plains and Garwood, recognized its ter also presented its Blood Award to Paige Maderer, to Jason Silberfein. tor and Camp Director at The Shimon network of volunteers at a reception Geoffrey Burrill of Elizabeth for his He is the son of Ms. Jane Silberfein of and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Commu- held April 25 at the Union County efforts as a blood program volunteer Riverdale, N.Y. and Stephen nity Center in Bridgewater. Vocational-Technical Schools in and the Lifetime Award to Livia Silberfein of New York City. Her fiancé, a graduate of Ramsey Scotch Plains. Keleman of Clark for more than 30 Ms. Maderer is a graduate of Scotch High School, earned a Bachelor of Among the Youth Award recipients years of service. Plains-Fanwood High School and Arts degree in History/Journalism were several high school students “We couldn’t possibly do all of the Syracuse University in Syracuse, from the State University of New from Scotch Plains. They included things we do for the people in our N.Y., where she majored in Elemen- York at Purchase. Mr. Silberfein is Courtney Breskin, Megan Silk, Sa- community without the efforts of these tary and Inclusive Education. She the JCC Association – NFL Youth rah Silk and Zach Silk. All are mem- volunteers,” said Executive Director received her Master of Social Work Football Partnership Program Direc- VIBRANT EXHIBIT…The floral displays of Barbara Mullin, located on New bers of the Tri-County Chapter’s Patricia Mulligan. “We really do owe degree and Jewish Communal Stud- tor in New York City. Providence Road in Mountainside, will be among eight private gardens in Youth Council. Youth Council mem- a lot of our success over the years to ies Certificate from The Wurtzweiler A November wedding is planned. Westfield and Mountainside featured during the “Other Side of the Fence” bers participate in Red Cross events, the quality of our volunteers and the garden tour on Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Garden help people learn disaster prepared- dedication they bring.” Club of Westfield. This event will be held rain or shine. ness and take part in disaster relief efforts as they prepare to become Usher Boards to Hold adult volunteers. Local Gardens to Be Shown Other volunteers were honored with Annual Day Sunday the Gold Awards, for 500 hours or SCOTCH PLAINS – The com- more of service; Silver Awards, for bined usher boards of St. John’s During Tour Slated June 10 300 hours of service, and Bronze Baptist Church will host their “An- Awards, for 100 hours of service. nual Day” this Sunday, June 4, at WESTFIELD – The owners of eight from sales and marketing to garden- Additionally, nine volunteers who 3:30 p.m. The Reverend Kevin Jones, homes in Westfield and Mountainside ing as a profession. were trained by the Tri-County Chap- senior pastor of the Sharon Baptist will welcome visitors to their private Still working part-time for a nearby Church in New Brunswick, will be gardens on Saturday, June 10, during nursery, she experiments with some the guest speaker. the “Other Side of the Fence” garden 60 varieties of plants, usually com- Classes to Be Offered Accompanying Reverend Jones tour sponsored by the Garden Club of bining them in sets of three, some in In Moving Meditation will be his ushers, officers and choir Westfield. shade, others in sunny spots. For her WESTFIELD – Moving Meditation and congregation members. St. The largest garden on the tour is at mother, who was born in the south, John’s Baptist Church is located at the one-and-a-third acre estate of Miss Plant has planted crape myrtle classes will be held at the First Congre- gational Church at 7 p.m. on three 2387 Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains. Westfield Councilman Sal Caruana and a miniature magnolia. The herb The community is invited to attend. and his wife, Darlene, on East Dudley garden has a variety of new plants, consecutive Mondays, June 5, 12 and 19. Classes will be held in Room 21 on For more details, please call (908) Avenue. Mrs. Caruana designs most including one called Lady in Red. 232-6972. of their gardens but has professional The shady back border is brightened the second floor of the church’s DAISIES VISIT POLICE…Daisy Troop 36 of Westfield took a tour of the Union help with their care. by arborvitae, a hardy orchid and McCorison Christian Education Build- County Police Department in Westfield on April 24, led by Lieutenant Ronald There actually are three separate blue monkshead. ing at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. First Baptist Singles Esposito, shown standing behind the girls. Troop members, pictured left to right, gardens surrounding the Caruanas’ Miss Plant has started her own Plant The classes are designed for beginners are: Shaila Saifee, Samantha Forcht, Brianna Hui, Sarah Fox, Mia DeVito, Julia Solutions Company, offering garden- and are open to everyone. Post June Meetings Clifford, Sabrina Wells and Anna Glueck. home, built in 1904. To the right of the house is the “tea garden,” a wide ing and landscape design services. Moving Meditation is a gentle, WESTFIELD – The singles group expanse of lawn with beds of salvia, During the tour, various plants pro- graceful movement based on ancient for widowed, divorced or never-mar- Miller-Cory Herbs Program petunias, geraniums and other annu- vided by Garden Club members and Asian Qigong wellness systems. ried individuals at the First Baptist als, backed by a tall hedge. Miss Plant’s company will be on sale Benefits include stress reduction and Church of Westfield will meet on Sun- At one side is a miniature “tea there. flexibility. days, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, at 9 a.m. To Include Craft Activity house,” a playhouse-sized replica of Beyond a white picket fence, visi- The practice is performed standing Coffee, cake and bagels will be the old carriage house at the end of tors will see a profusion of lush and ordinary street clothing is appro- served. A $2 donation is requested WESTFIELD – On Sunday, June also will be open. priate. Laura Berzofsky, a certified 4, the Miller-Cory House Museum the garden. To the rear of the main flowerbeds at the Westfield home of and all are welcome. The non-de- Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for Florence and Alex Chermak on Integral Tai Chi and Qigong instruc- will feature a program entitled “Gifts students and free for children under house are a circular rose garden and a nominational group also takes part in fenced-in swimming pool surrounded Winyah Avenue in Westfield. tor, will lead the group practice. winter movie nights, picnics and holi- of the Earth – 18th Century Herbs.” It age six. Upcoming Sunday events The Board of Christian Education will take place between 2 and 4 p.m. by beds of day lilies, hibiscus and Looking at the Chermaks’ garden, day get-togethers. include “The Life of a Continental one is reminded of a garden book that will sponsor this program. Free-will and is described as ideal for children. Soldier” on June 11 and the annual other blooming plants. For the tour, The First Baptist Church is located Garden Club members will set up a illustrates hundreds of different pe- offerings will be accepted for the at 170 Elm Street. For more informa- Melinda Mucha will relate how 18th- “Aunt Carrie’s Attic Sale” on June 24 church’s outreach programs. June century families used herbs for house- boutique in the Caruana gardens. rennials, bulbs and shrubs, plus a rose tion, please call Lil at (908) 889-4751 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more infor- trellis and 20 varieties of lush hostas in donations will benefit the Prayer keeping, beauty and grooming, medi- mation, please call the museum on Another large garden on the tour is or Ed at (908) 232-4159. that of Barbara Mullin on New Provi- varied shades of green. Mrs. Chermak Shawl Ministry, a knitting project cine and food. The program will in- weekday mornings at (908) 232-1776. that reaches out to those in need of clude descriptions of unusual Colonial dence Road in Mountainside. Her col- also grows orchids indoors and over- orful flowerbeds include over 200 dif- winters some annuals and tender herbs comfort during illness, recovery, at Knights Council Plans herbal mixtures, as well as a “sensory Caregivers Meeting Set times of loss and also to celebrate a table” of aromatic herbs. Children will ferent species. Since moving to her with grow-lights in the basement. Memorial to Unborn Tickets for the garden tour are on joyous event. be able to create a tasty herbal blend as For Monday Evening present home in 1971, she has planted SCOTCH PLAINS – Father John an extensive collection of peonies, sale at Baron’s Drug Store and Will- For additional information or to a Father’s Day gift. WESTFIELD – A support group for register, please call Ms. Berzofsky at S. Nelligan Council No. 5730 of Costumed docents will provide hemerocallis, iris, some 500 lilies and iams Nursery in Westfield; Christoffers those caring for elderly or chronically Flowers in Mountainside; Irma’s Hall- (908) 232-0169. Drop-in students also the Knights of Columbus will spon- tours of the restored farmhouse, lo- thousands of spring flowering bulbs. sor a Monument to the Unborn. The ill loved ones will meet at 8 p.m. on Indoors, she tends a solarium, where mark in Fanwood and from members will be welcome. cated at 614 Mountain Avenue in Monday, June 5, in the Parish Center dedication ceremony will be on Westfield, throughout the afternoon. she plants seeds to be transplanted to of the Garden Club. of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Gardens at homes on Elm Street, Sunday, June 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the In the Frazee Building, members the outdoor beds in spring. Hiking Club Offers Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman on Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. Another home on the tour is the Wychwood Road, Kimball Circle and of the Cooking Committee will dem- Meetings are held on the first non- Variety of Activities Catholic Church. All are invited. onstrate open-hearth cooking tech- residence of Suzannah Plant and her Westfield Avenue also will be show- holiday Monday of each month. These cased on the tour. The price is a dona- The church is located at 1571 niques using authentic Colonial reci- mother, Maretta, a longtime member WESTFIELD – The Union County Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. are information and sharing sessions. of the Garden Club, on Effingham tion to the club of $15, or $20 on the Hiking Club offers a regular schedule pes featuring seasonal herbs. Taste For more information, please call Participants will gather behind the treats will be available. The gift shop Place in Westfield. Suzannah Plant day of the tour, which will take place of hiking and bicycling activities that Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. church, to the left of the Nazareth recently decided to switch careers provide wholesome recreation while Center, on the site where the me- contributing to physical fitness. morial will be built. Most events take place in central and northern New Jersey. Member- ship dues are $10 per year. For a Blood Drive Scheduled complimentary six-month schedule, Saturday at Church please call (908) 527-4900. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- byterian Church, located at the cor- ner of Martine and LaGrande Av- enues in Fanwood, has announced that it will host a blood drive. The drive will take place on Satur- day, June 3, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Walk- ins will be welcome. Donors must be at least 17 years of age and bring photo identification. Small Business Forum On Tap at Library SCOTCH PLAINS – On Wednes- day, June 7, the Kean University Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop at 9:30 a.m. on “Sea’s Building and Financing Your Own Business” in the Community Room of the Scotch Plains Public Library. Conducted by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) and the New Jersey Small Business Development Center, this workshop is designed to provide individuals who are in business or thinking of MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. starting a business with information Chair of the Family Law Department of on the SBA’s business loan and tech- nical assistance programs. DUGHI & HEWIT This workshop is free and meant for the local business community. 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Registration is suggested for this pro- gram. The Scotch Plains Public Li- brary is located at 1927 Bartle Av- enue. 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The pastor of lecture entitled “The Talmud on the Our tradition relates that the Jewish There comes a moment in Ten Commandments” will be held at people did not rise early to be pre- everyone’s family when there is a OLPS is Father Danal, who is tire- lessly reaching out to everyone who 10 p.m. tonight, Thursday, June 1, at pared for that revelation, and that it sense of pride triggered by the posi- the Union County Torah Center fol- was necessary for God Himself to tive behavior of some family mem- knocks on the door. Father Danal tells me that the growing problem is lowing the holiday prayer services awaken them. To compensate for their bers. As the pastor of a parish with and Kiddush at 9 p.m. This lecture is behavior, it is customary to stay up 3,500 families, fortunately, this pride discouragement among so many. There is an average of six funerals a open to the public free of charge and the entire first night of Shavuot study- happens often. My pride has grown reservations are not necessary. ing Torah.” significantly over the past seven week in the parish church, many of which are the result of suicide. Shavuot is a two-day festival com- The Torah Center will celebrate months with the response of the memorating the giving of the Ten Shavuot together with Jews around people in the Community of St. Helen Hope is fading among many. Faith is essential. Seeing others reaching Commandments and the Torah on the world tomorrow, Friday, June 2. to the disaster as the result of Hurri- Mount Sinai 3,319 years ago. It be- There will be a special reading of the cane Katrina. out in help assist the discouraged. The people of the Chalmette area are gins this evening and will continue Ten Commandments at 6:30 p.m., fol- The response began by identify- through Friday and Saturday. lowed by an ice cream party for chil- ing a parish in Chalmette, La. that proud and are working hard to re- RALLYING TOGETHER…Members of Temple Emanu-El in Westfield soak up claim their property. For many, ev- Studying from the actual texts of dren and a dairy Kiddush with cheese needed assistance. I called the pas- the spirit of the rally in Washington D.C. to save the people of Darfur. Pictured, the Talmud, Rabbi Levi Block of the blintzes and cheesecake for the adults. tor at St. Mark’s in Chalmette. We erything was destroyed. Many had from left to right, are: Robert Imhoff, Mike Hamerman, Scott Lazar, Susan and never left the area and are now forced Molly Knopf, Peter and Susan Klein, Melissa Baer, Andrea Gelber, Emily Carey Torah Center will share what the sages All are welcome and there is no charge. had a number of conversations. I and Jackie Master. taught about the revelations that took For more information on either of asked help from the people of St. to live elsewhere. When they return they are confronted with a discour- place at Mount Sinai and their com- these events, please call the Torah Helen to assist in coordinating a re- mentaries on the Ten Commandments. Center, located at 418 Central Av- lief effort. aging sight. Some people, unfortu- nately, give up. Temple Emanu-El Members Rabbi Block said the reason for the enue in Westfield, at (908) 789-5252 Over 20 parishioners volunteered late start time for the lecture was that, or e-mail [email protected]. and the number keeps growing. At The Parish Community of St. Helen one of our first meetings of the volun- has heard this message. We are get- Join Rally To Save Darfur teers, it was decided to invite the ting in motion a “Family-to-Family pastor from St. Mark’s to come to Program” where we can reach out in WESTFIELD – Members of Speakers at the rally included ac- Westfield, at our expense. Father Mark a human fashion of support, care, Temple Emanu-El of Westfield trav- tor George Clooney and Holocaust came in February, met with the com- prayer and communication. This past eled to Washington, D.C. on April survivor, author and Nobel Peace mittee to offer an overview of the week, we ordered desks for the school, 30 to take part in the Save Darfur: Prize winner Elie Wiesel. Andrea devastation in his area and discussed with funds contributed by the chil- Rally to Stop Genocide, organized Gelber, co-chairwoman of the So- the needs of his parish in Chalmette. dren of St. Helen. A parishioner had by the Save Darfur Coalition. cial Action Committee at Temple Father Mark spoke at all of our six sent a box of stuffed animals to the The coalition includes a spectrum Emanu-El, commented, “if we make liturgies over that weekend in Febru- school children of OLPS. The school of religious and secular organiza- our voices heard that this (genocide ary. The response of St. Helen’s pa- principal wrote back thanking us for tions that have come together to in Darfur) is not acceptable, then rishioners was spectacular. the stuffed animals, which she used demand an effective response to the there will be a reaction.” Father Mark was overwhelmed and in a prayer service for the children as genocide that has already taken hun- She also noted that she “appreci- appreciative. When he returned home they were distributed. dreds of thousands of lives in the ates the freedom and the ability to he sent a letter of gratitude to us at The funds collected in February Darfur region of Sudan. demonstrate my thoughts by attend- St. Helen’s. Shortly after Father are still with us. As needs are identi- ing a rally…It’s a very American Mark’s visit, we became aware that fied, the “Coordinating Committee” kind of an experience.” the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of will reach out. There is a discussion Labyrinth Walk Slated Rabbi Leah Doberne-Schor, also New Orleans was closing eight of of having some parishioners from of Temple Emanu-El, said that, “at Westfield go to Chalmette to help. Sunday at Area Church the nine Catholic parishes in St. Ber- the rally, we heard that refugees in HIGH ACHIEVERS…The Westfield Area “Y” hosted its Eighth Annual Black nard Civic Parish (County) due to As the days evolve, we in Westfield CRANFORD – The First Presby- Darfur are listening to us on their Achievers Fundraising and Recognition Banquet May 5 at L’Affaire Fine Cater- structural damage and the lack of will continue to pray that the Spirit terian Church of Cranford will spon- transistor radios. I think it gives ing in Mountainside, which was attended by approximately 150 people. United people living in the area as a result of of God enable people, all people, to sor a series of open labyrinth walks, them great hope to know that they States Senator Frank Lautenberg (New Jersey), pictured far left with banquet Hurricane Katrina. deal with life’s situations, particu- with the first one scheduled for Sun- are not forgotten and that people of attendees, was the keynote speaker. Dr. Noah Tennant, assistant principal at Among those closing was Father larly in Chalmette, La. day, June 4. All walks will be held in goodwill are advocating for them Westfield High School, was the special honoree. Mark’s parish. Father Mark was dis- Hope is such a vital aspect of life. Bates Hall at the church, located at and demanding an end to these appointed, but as he pointed out to People reaching out with an act of 11 Springfield Avenue. Everyone is atrocities.” us, the decision was necessary given kindness can do so much to lift the welcome. See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com the conditions in the local area. As spirit of another. I am proud and Participants are invited to walk Father Mark said, some of the par- humbled to work with people in our the labyrinth any time between 1 and JUXTAPOSE ishes may open if people return and parish community who are there with 4 p.m., but are asked to begin their buildings can be reclaimed. Almost help in a moment’s notice. walk by 3:30 p.m. Subsequent walks GALLERY every home in the area of St. Bernard Our children learn at the feet of will be held the first Sunday of every Civic Parish (County) was damaged their parents, who learned from their month unless otherwise specified. or destroyed by wind and water. parents and the caring nature of St. Walking the labyrinth is an an- 342/.' There were 70,000 people in the Helen. There is much to be done and cient spiritual practice of prayer and Civic Parish (County). If there are I am confident “we” will roll up our meditation that has experienced a #$RATEWITHANEVENSTRONGER 3,000 people there now, that’s a lot. sleeves to help in offering hope. revival. The 11-ringed pattern At Father Mark’s suggestion, we * * * * * * * painted on canvas is modeled after turned our attention to the one Catho- Rev. 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Wednesday with 30 children; as of Creative Matting today, there are over 50 children, Plains Public Library will present a one-woman dance drama entitled Visitors Invited Sunday with a registration for the Fall of ’06 Needlepoint Christine Cosenza at 150 plus. Before Hurricane Katrina “What color is your issue? 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TEMPLE EMANU-EL, 756 EAST BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 www.tewnj.org l 908-232-6770 Page 8 Thursday, June 1, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Brian Fahey, Sr., Founded Law Firm; Valentine S. Klezer, 75, Army Veteran; Councilman and Freeholder Chairman – Obituaries – Was Manager at Petro Oil Company Brian W. Fahey, Sr., formerly of on the Westfield Town Council and Valentine S. Klezer, 75, of gardening, going for walks and read- Westfield, N.J., died on Sunday, May went on to become chairman of the Donald Brader, Jr., 47, BIG Founder; Eldersburg, Md. and formerly of ing stories to his grandchildren. 28, 2006 at Morristown Memorial Union County Board of Chosen Free- Westfield, N.J., died on Thursday, Surviving, in addition to his wife, Hospital. He is survived by his loving holders. Was President of Westfield Businesses May 18, 2006 at Carroll Hospital are sons Steffen Klezer of Pen Argyl, wife, Catherine; his six children, Brian was the proud grandfather of Center in Westminster, Md. Pa. and Eric Klezer of Eldersburg, Maura, Brian Jr., Christian, Jonathan, seven and a beloved brother-in-law Donald W. “Skip” Brader, Jr., 47, organization BIG (Brightwood Im- Born on January 29, 1931 in Md.; daughter Liz Klezer of Cranford, Noel and David; his mother, and uncle to his large extended fam- of Westfield died on Saturday, May provement Group), the main function Garwood, he was the husband of Eliza- N.J., and grandchildren Alexa Klezer Jacqueline, and three brothers, Bud, ily. He spent his last years living and 27, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. of which was to improve Brightwood beth E. Klezer of Eldersburg, Md. of Pen Argyl, Pa. and Molly, Emily, Dennis and Kevin. working in Mendham and Far Hills, Born in Summit, he resided in Park in Westfield. Mr. Klezer graduated from E.J. and Mary Anne Klezer. Brian was born on August 15, 1941 N.J., where the Fahey & Fahey office Westfield his entire life. He was predeceased by his father, Westfield High School in 1948 and A memorial service will be held at to Raymond and Jacqueline Fahey currently operates. Mr. Brader was the president and Donald W. Brader, Sr. served in the United States Army 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at and was raised in West Orange, N.J. A Funeral Mass was held in his owner of Brader Engineering in Surviving are his mother, Frances during the Korean Conflict. the First Baptist Church of Westfield He earned his undergraduate degree honor yesterday, Wednesday, May 31, Westfield for the last 15 years. For the Brown Brader, and three sisters, Mar- He ran the Westfield Bowling Al- in New Jersey. from Bloomfield College in 1963 and at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church last five years, he also was the owner garet J. Brader of Westfield, Mary C. ley and retired in 1997 from the Petro Arrangements are by the Haight his Juris Doctor from New York Law in Westfield. Brian was laid to rest at and president of Terrapin Devices in Brader of Michigan and Dr. Donna B. Oil Company, where he had been a Funeral Home & Chapel in School in 1968, and within a few Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Westfield. He specialized in design- Harkness of Massachusetts. parts department manager. Sykesville, Md. years established Fahey & Fahey, a Arrangements were by the Gray ing and building electronic devices Services will be at 11 a.m. today, Mr. Klezer enjoyed swimming, June 1, 2006 respected law firm in Westfield, N.J. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street for the boating industry. Most re- Thursday, June 1, at the Gray Funeral While raising his family and main- in Westfield. cently, he worked for Electronic De- Home, 318 East Broad Street in Albert J. Kiselica, 81 Mariano Francese, Jr. taining his law practice, Brian served June 1, 2006 vices and Controls in Parsippany as Westfield. Interment will follow at Albert J. Kiselica, 81, of Brick, Mariano Michael Francese, Jr., 66, an electronic engineer. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. formerly of Brielle and Westfield, of Vero Beach, Fla. died on Sunday, A 1977 graduate of Westfield High In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- passed away on Saturday, May 27, May 28, at the Community Medical James Gardner, 85, Air Corps Veteran; School, he attended Union County tions may be made to the American 2006 at the Jersey Shore University Center in Scranton, Pa. College and Northeastern University. Diabetes Association. Medical Center in Neptune. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had Had Been Member of Rescue Squad Mr. Brader was the founder of the June 1, 2006 He was the husband of Barbara lived for many years in Merrick, Long James F. Gardner, 85, of Scotch and warden and was a supporter of Levins Kiselica, formerly of Colts Island and in Westfield. He main- Plains died on Thursday, May 25, at the church’s Plainfield Girl Choir Philip H. Cease, 81, FBI Special Agent; Neck, N.J., with whom he shared 11 tained his residence in Vero Beach for Overlook Hospital in Summit. since its inception in 2000. years of marriage. the last two years. Born in Dauphin, Pa., he had lived Surviving is his wife, Janet Was Active In Westfield Organizations Born in West Warwick, R.I., Al was Mr. Francese had been employed raised in Bayonne, N.J., where he as the regional director for the New in Cranford before moving to Scotch Stauderman Gardner. Philip Henderson Cease, 81, of and Admission Councils. Plains in 1936. A memorial service will be held at graduated from Bayonne High School. York State Department of Transpor- Mountainside died on Sunday, May For many years Mr. Cease was ac- He received his Bachelor of Science tation for 30 years. He then was the Mr. Gardner had been employed 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, at the 21, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. tive in the Penn State Club of North- with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Grace Episcopal Church, located at degree in Economics from Rutgers executive vice president for Parsons Born December 24, 1924 in ern New Jersey, serving as president University and was a United States Brinckerhoff in New York City for Board of Education for more than 30 the corner of Seventh Street and Trucksville, Pa., he was the son of and in many other capacities. He also years before retiring as head custo- Cleveland Avenue in Plainfield. Army veteran of World War II. He was several years, retiring in February Wilson A. and Mary Skaden Cease. served as president of FISH of a resident of Westfield for 34 years. 2004. He continued as a consultant dian at School One in 1987. Arrangements are by the Memorial A graduate of Kingston Township Westfield, which provided 24-hour A veteran of World War II, he served Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Along with his wife, Barbara, Al for the firm until the time of his death. High School, he attended Bucknell service to those in need, and was a was an active member of the He was a member of the American in the United States Army Air Corps Fanwood. Junior College, now Wilkes Univer- member of the Westfield Historical as a waist gunner aboard B-17s in the In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Riverview Senior Citizens Club of Society of Civil Engineers, the Ameri- sity, before serving three years in the Society. Brielle, N.J. can Society of Military Engineers, European Theater. He also served as tions may be made to the Golden United States Army Air Corps during He was a Methodist, a member of a waist gunner instructor. Book of Memories of Grace Episco- In addition to his wife, he is sur- the New York State Association of World War II in the South Pacific the George M. Dallas Lodge 531, vived by his children, Alek Kiselica Transportation Engineers, the New Mr. Gardner was a former member pal Church, 600 Cleveland Avenue, Theater. Free and Accepted Masons, and a of the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Plainfield, N.J. 07060 or to the Ameri- of San Diego, Calif., Thomas Kiselica York Building Congress, the New He graduated from Pennsylvania member of the Scottish Rite-Valley of Westfield, N.J., George Kiselica York Regional Plan Association and and a member of the Fanwood-Scotch can Heart Association, 2550 US High- State University in 1949, majoring in of Bloomsburg. Plains YMCA. A longtime member way 1, North Brunswick, N.J. 08902. and his wife, Sue, of Sagle, Idaho, the New Jersey Alliance For Action. agricultural economics, where he was He is survived by his wife of 49 Fran Sakelarides and her husband, Surviving are his wife of 44 years, of the Grace Episcopal Church in June 1, 2006 a member of Delta Theta Sigma fra- years, Martha Martin Cease of Plainfield, he served as vestryman Paul, of Perkiomenville, Pa. and Vir- Anne D’Onofrio Francese; a daughter, ternity. Mountainside. ginia Apostolacus and her husband, Marian Francese of Chatham; a son, Mr. Cease was a Special Agent in Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may Bill, of West Bradford Township, Pa.; Michael Francese of Vienna, Va.; a sis- Janina Jackson, 85, Was Assistant Dean; the Federal Bureau of Investigation be made to the Wilson A. and Mae C. his stepchildren, Patricia Antonelli ter, Rachel Pepe of Staten Island; a in the Newark and New York offices Cease Scholarship Fund at Pennsyl- and her husband, Sal, of Westfield, brother, Harry Francese of Connecticut, Involved In Scouts, CSH, Local Schools prior to joining Olin Mathieson vania State University, Development N.J. and Richard Levins and his wife, and two grandchildren, Grace and Luke. Chemical Corporation in Little Rock, Office, 232 Agricultural Administra- Kathy, of Dublin, Ohio, and his A Mass of Christian Burial will be Janina Albina Rozanski Jackson, She was a member of St. Paul’s Ark. and New York. He joined the tion Building, University Park, Pa. 85, a longtime resident of Westfield, Episcopal Church in Westfield; a brother, Rudy Kiselica, and his wife, offered at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Kinney Shoe Corporation in 1969, 16802. Winnie, of Warminster, Pa., as well as June 1, at the Holy Trinity Roman died on Monday, May 29. leader at Washington Rock Girl retiring in 1990 as Vice President of A memorial service will be held A native of South Plainfield, she Scout Council; Music Director of 14 grandchildren. Catholic Church in Westfield. Inter- Personnel. tomorrow, Friday, June 2, 2006 at 2 He was predeceased by his first ment will follow at Fairview Cem- was born on June 15, 1920, the Scouts at Children’s Specialized He was a member of the Society of p.m. in The Presbyterian Church in daughter of Michael and Catherine Hospital; College Alumnae Class wife, M. Virginia Kiselica, and by a etery in Westfield. Former Special Agents of the FBI, Westfield Chapel, 140 Mountain Av- step-daughter, Kim Anderson. Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- (Papierowska) Rozanski. She gradu- Fund Agent – NJC (Douglass) and Inc., a former member of the New enue, Westfield, N.J. ated in 1938 from North Plainfield Library Advisory Board President Arrangements were by the Neary- neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in York Rotary Club and a member of Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- Quinn Funeral Home of Manasquan. Westfield. High School. for Westfield Public Schools the Pennsylvania State University neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in She was a 1942 graduate of New She was predeceased by her par- In lieu of flowers, the family has In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Alumni Association, having served Westfield. requested that donations be made to the tions may be made to the Holy Trinity Jersey College for Women, now ents, her husband, Robert W. Jack- on the Alumni Council, Development June 1, 2006 Douglass College, Rutgers Univer- son, and a sister, Irene Zabilski. Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat, Roman Catholic Church, 315 First sity, with a double major in History Surviving are a sister, Eleanor 700 Mountain Avenue, Wyckoff, N.J. Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. and English and a minor in French. Siatkowski; two sons, Robert Jack- Memorial Service to Be Held Saturday 07481. June 1, 2006 In 1947 she received a master’s son and Thomas Jackson, and a For Marion J. Cory In Westfield June 1, 2006 degree from Columbia University daughter, Kathy Jackson. More Community News in History and Library Science. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and A memorial service will be held on in 1983, and by a daughter, Jeanne C. A lifelong educator, Mrs. Jack- 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, June 1, Saturday, June 3, at 1 p.m. for Marion Mayer, in 1986. son taught in many communities. at the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East J. Cory at The Presbyterian Church in Surviving are a son, Richard Cory She started her career at Roosevelt Broad Street in Westfield. Westfield in the Chapel. of North Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister, Author Timothy Benford to Speak School in South Plainfield, where The funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Cory died on Monday, Febru- Carolyn Wallace of Colorado Springs, she had originally been a student. tomorrow, Friday, June 2, at St. ary 13, at age 103 in Lakewood. Colo.; six grandchildren and 10 great- On World War II in Honor of D-Day She was Assistant Dean of Women Paul’s Episcopal Church, 414 East Born in Orange, she had lived in grandchildren. MOUNTAINSIDE – Award-win- 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday, at Alliance College for several years. Broad Street in Westfield. North Plainfield and Westfield be- Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- ning novelist, author and former June 5, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, In lieu of flowers, the family has fore moving to Lakewood in 1988. neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Mountainside Councilman Timothy Monday will be “Bag Day,” when an she taught English as a Second Lan- requested that donations be made to Mrs. Cory was an active member of Westfield. Benford will present a lecture about entire bag of books can be purchased guage and citizenship classes at the the National Association for the Vi- The Presbyterian Church in Westfield In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- World War II in honor of D-Day at the for $5. Plainfield Adult School. sually Handicapped or to St. and the Woman’s Club of Westfield tions may be made to the American Mountainside Public Library on Tues- From 1976 until her retirement in Joseph’s School for the Blind in for many years. Red Cross or to The Presbyterian day, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. VOTF Talk to Address 1992, Mrs. Jackson was a substitute Jersey City. She was predeceased by her hus- Church in Westfield. A former newspaperman and maga- teacher at Westfield High School. June 1, 2006 band of many years, Harrison Cory, June 1, 2006 zine editor, Mr. Benford will take a Issue of Responsibility nostalgic look at the war years through WESTFIELD – The Roman Catho- Charles Trower, 83, Worked For BOE; odd, interesting and little-known in- lic lay group Voice of the Faithful cidents, anecdotes and vignettes. The (VOTF) of Union County will host a Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Friends of the Mountainside Public presentation entitled “Taking Respon- Army Master Sergeant For 23 Years Library will sponsor this program. sibility for the Church” on Thursday, Charles “Jack” Trower, 83, of Education before retiring in 1990. Mr. Benford’s published works in- June 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Caring & Courteous Service to the Bonham, Tex. died on Monday, May He was predeceased by his wife, clude non-fiction quiz-and-fact books Methodist Church of Westfield. 22, at the VA Medical Center in Bonham. Jean Trower, in 1997. about World War II, the space program The presenter will be the Reverend Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Born in Cleveland, Okla., he had Surviving are three sons, John and the royal family; the true crime Raymond Schroth, who will encourage lived in Scotch Plains and then in North Trower, Rod Trower and Billy Trower; “Righteous Carnage,” about the List mur- attendees to discover and implement Plainfield for over 30 years before five grandchildren and three great- ders in Westfield, and the novels “Hitler’s already-established Church teachings Westfield moving to Bonham three years ago. grandchildren. Daughter” and “The Ardennes Tapes.” to resolve national and world issues. 556 Westfield Avenue Mr. Trower was a veteran of World Funeral services were held on Sat- Mr. Benford’s works have been Reverend Schroth was ordained a War II and the Korean Conflict, hav- urday, May 27, at the Memorial Fu- translated into French, Spanish and Jesuit in 1967 with a Doctoral degree 233-0255 ing served in the United States Army neral Home, 155 South Avenue in Polish; made into movies, television in American Thought and Culture from John L. Dooley as a Master Sergeant for 23 years. He Fanwood. Interment with military documentaries and compact disks and George Washington University. He has was a member of the Veterans of honors followed at Hillside Cemetery used in trivia games. He also contrib- served at five Jesuit universities, was Manager Foreign Wars and the American Le- in Scotch Plains. utes articles on travel, history, antique an associate editor at Commonwealth NJ License # 4100 gion, both in Scotch Plains. Memorial donations may be made to cars, politics, coins and crime to pub- magazine in the 1970s and is now a After being discharged from the the Deborah Hospital Foundation, P.O. lications in the United States, Canada media columnist for the National Army, he had been employed by the Box 820, Browns Mills, N.J. 08015. and Australia. This program is free Catholic Reporter and occasionally Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of June 1, 2006 and open to all. To reserve a seat, writes for The Star-Ledger. please call (908) 233-0115 or visit the The First United Methodist Church library at Constitution Plaza during is located at One East Broad Street. Cranford regular library hours. All are welcome to attend the presen- Hillside Cemetery Additionally, the Friends of the tation, which will conclude VOTF’s 218 North Avenue Mountainside Public Library will speaker series until October. For more 276-0255 hold its semi-annual book sale at information about VOTF, please visit the library on Saturday, June 3, from the website www.votfnj.org. Charles V. Dooley Scotch Plains Manager NJ License # 3703 908.756.1729 www.hillsidecemetery.com

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The weekly column written by local high school students Beverage Limits Won’t Halt Innutritious Lunches By ELENA TINFOW Snapple are in the American Bever- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times age Association. It will help though, They crowd into the cafeteria with by eliminating almost all the soda hopeful stares. What will the special sales from schools. be today? Pizza and fries or mystery Putting restrictions on only bever- meat surprise? ages will not completely halt the prob- The students reach into their pock- lem of innutritious lunches. Other ets and pull out their money for lunch. obstacles are the fatty and sugary Hopefully there will be a healthier snack foods abundantly available. WALKING SHOES...On “Walk to School Day” earlier this month, Phillip option for their meal. However, this These include candy and chips, which Dwyer, right, was thrilled to win the drawing for a chance to walk to school with usually is an unrealistic expectation. are often eaten without any accompa- SIMON SAYS…Author Seymour Simon, center, holds one of the more than 200 a Westfield firefighter. Phillip is a first grader at Westfield’s Wilson Elementary In most schools, the lunch consists nying healthier option. If schools in- books he has written for the enjoyment and education of children. Surrounding School. Pictured with Phillip are his sister Julie Dwyer and Firefighter Mike of prepared frozen meals, bags of sist on passing out French fries with him, from left to right, are: Caroline Barry, Alistair Kapadia, Samantha Fritz, Lanza. processed snacks and cans or bottles every meal, they cannot expect their Connor Swingle, Emma Haley and Eliza Bryen. of sugary drinks. Recently some students to be very healthy. schools have made an effort to give The presence of greasy or fried SPFHS Announces Third their students more nourishing meals, foods, including French fries, pizza Terrill to Host Young but more needs to be done. The qual- and fried chicken is a problem in ity and nutrition of school lunches many schools. For many students, Playwrights’ Festival Marking Period Honor Roll needs to be improved to help today’s there is no alternate to greasy, fatten- students become healthier. ing foods when buying lunch in the SCOTCH PLAINS – Rehearsals children’s books and plays, as well as SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- Lisa Gattozzi Michael Scannell and preparations are underway for poetry, is scheduled for Monday, June Fanwood Principal Dr. David Heisey Stephanie Goines Joseph Schiavo IV About a month ago, former presi- cafeteria. And when the student does William Hannam Adam Silverman dent Bill Clinton made a deal with the not want the greasy food, he will Terrill Middle School’s first Young 5 in the cafeteria of Terrill. It will announced the names of students earn- Brian Hessemer Barbara Slaugh Playwrights’ Festival, conceived and feature a café theatre setting: the au- ing placement on the school’s third William Hubbard Anne Smith American Beverage Association, the often take an even less healthy route organization that represents most of and choose to only eat chips or cook- produced by Gwyn English Nielsen, dience will be seated at tables and marking period honor roll, which is Jessica Impellizzeri Alex Soloway teacher of Language Arts, and the will have the option of purchasing divided into high and regular honors. Alec Jacobs Katlyn Soriano the companies that sell drinks to ies, which are equally greasy and Allison Kodan Gailmarie Sprague schools. This agreement allows the fattening, and some sort of sports Language Arts Department of Scotch baked goods and soft drinks before Rachel Kreyer Jeffrey Stuart bottlers to sell only water, unsweet- drink, which contains unnecessary Plains-Fanwood. the show and during intermission. Freshmen- Class of Ryan Krueger Harrison Stuppler A performance is scheduled for Actors will perform in the center of Kristin Lambertsen Nicole Tavares ened juice, and low-fat milk to el- amounts of sugar. 2009 High Honors Timothy Leischner Alexis Turner ementary- and middle-school students Overall, schools do not give stu- Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the the space in close proximity to the Jennie Altman Sahrula Kubie Caitlin Leist Samuel Ungar and allows high-school students to be dents the choice to eat as healthy as cafeteria of Terrill Middle School, audience in order to create a unique Anjli Bansal Allison Lasher Jacqueline Lenoff Cassandra Valdes Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. theatrical experience that Terrill has Scott Leyden Allison Vogel sold diet drinks, unsweetened teas, they might like to. Maybe the pres- Kerilyn Bartley Matthew McQuoid flavored water and low-calorie sports ence of a salad bar or sandwich sta- Of the 100 one-act plays submitted never before seen. Kristyn Berger Gabriella Napoli Deidre Lyons Christina Woods by students in grades five, six, seven, If the production is successful, Ms. Christina Camarda Saxony Nielsen Andrew Manns Iii Molly Yergalonis drinks. tion in a cafeteria might be good. Or Caitlin Campbell Anne O’Halloran Gregory Zabel This arrangement is a step in the perhaps schools could simply elimi- and eight from Terrill Middle School, Nielsen is hoping to make it an an- Elizabeth Chen Austin Pfundheller right direction; however it has its nate the unhealthy choices for stu- five were selected. Four of the five nual event. Although the evening per- Kelly Cianciotta Kathryn Powell Juniors- Class of flaws. For example, it is not a federal dents. Either way, children and teen- winning playwrights are: Peter Surace, formance is technically free of charge, Michelle Conway Ryan Rappa grade 7, for Where Have You Been?; donations will be accepted at the door. Laura Degnan Alyssa Riesenberg 2007 High Honors law that all drink companies follow agers would be well on their way to a Imogen Rosenbluth, grade 5, for The Anyone seeking further information Julie Deutsch Charles Ringel Kimberlee Appezzato Amanda Makowski this, although many big names such healthier lifestyle. Diana Ferrante Philip Rivera Peter Bistis Simone March as Cadbury Schweppes, Coca-Cola, Elena, a Westfield resident, attends Flight of the Mourning Dove; may contact Gwyn English Nielsen Michael Ferrara Christina Romagnano Lisa Bloom Stacy Marr Kraft, Minute Maid, Pepsi-Cola and the Union County Magnet School. Lawrence Rothweiler III for Stubborn at Terrill Middle School. Erin Finan Christine Ruggieri Amanda Bobyack Lauren Messina Jak; Greg Favreau, grade 7, for Bruce David Gigiel Jessica Slegowski Colin Campbell Julie Meurer the Chicken; and Sam More, grade 7, Stephanie Glover Christian Speck Alex Cvetovich Kimberly Molnar Acclaimed Author Naomi Goldstein Kristen Spirko Karina De Mair Heather Pasko for The Quest for the Narrator. Marcus Green Martin Sweeney Morgan Finkel Christopher Pflaum Actors involved in the production Visits Wilson School Kelly Henderson Linda Timko Brittany Fusillo Jeffrey Pober are Emily Horowitz, Rachel Clark, WESTFIELD – Award-winning Emily Katz Ulysses Velasquez Jennifer Gardella Portia Price Jeremy Kaufman Eric Williams Jillian Gonzales, Warren Rose, Will author Seymour Simon recently en- Helen Han Heather Rodriguez tertained the pupils of Wilson El- Kapri Kreps Kirsten Wright Allison Hoynes-O’Connor Maetal Rozenberg Kemper, Nick Poulios, Lynn Babich, Karthik Kumar Jennifer Yang Magda Isack Melissa Rupnarain Julia Ingram, Julie Durett, Kimmy ementary School in Westfield. Raychel Kruper Chang Yaramothu Steven Jacobus Laurynn Scholar Minniti, Peter Surace, Lawrence Mr. Simon is the author of more Catherine Kaiserman James Sensor SP-F SCHOLARSHIPS...At the May 16 meeting of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rothweiler III, James Sweeney, Katie than 200 highly acclaimed science Freshmen- Class of Shirley Kim James Spaeth High School Alumni Association, scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded to, books (over half of which have been David Kopylov Stacey Tanguy from left to right, Jessica Levine, Matthew Canfield, Marisa Bianco, Brian Smith, Kyle Birnbaum and Emily 2009 Regular Honors Colleen La Forge Kenneth Wasserman Glassett and Chelsea Holloway, from a fund provided by the Class of 1955 in Becker. named Outstanding Science Trade Alison Acevedo Roger Liu Hoyoung Lee Lauren Weissbrod celebration of their 50th Reunion. There will be three performances, Books for Children by the National Brian Bonacum Sean Lockier Ryan Lemence Tiffany Wong two assemblies and one p.m. show Science Teachers Association). Nickolas Bonadies Genevieve Lubas Jaclyn Lopez Caleb Zimmerman for the public. The evening perfor- A former science teacher in New Michael Bumiller Daniel Lubranski York City, Mr. Simon applies a Christina Capece Valerie Luby Juniors- Class of Scholarships Awarded mance, which will also include a piece Emily Carow Sheryl Markovits written and directed by Ms. Nielsen, scientist’s mind and a poet’s heart Michelle Carroll Kevin Maroney 2008 Regular Honors who is also a published author of to entice children to learn more Katherine Celardo Kayla McAlindin Lauryn Adams Brittany Kane about themselves and the universe Zachariah Chapman Jenna McGarry Arley Aguilar Michael Katz By SPFHS Class of 1955 Regina Chung Loy Daniel Meurer MSB Students Inducted around them. Each book is based on Alison Baier Melissa Kliesch SCOTCH PLAINS – At the May in the fall to study international busi- a solid core of carefully researched Adam Clark Clinton Meyer Brittany Barnett Christopher Lacko 16 meeting of the Scotch Plains- ness. Gillian Clark Daniel Michalak Kristen Barry Rachel Levy Into Honor Societies information that’s set within the Kathryn Cockrell Nicole Mineo Victoria Bauman Joseph Lobrace Fanwood High School Alumni As- Brian will attend Drexel Univer- WESTFIELD – Twenty-six context of lush illustrations that Katherine Cornacchia Kayla Molnar Samantha Bendik Christopher Luby sociation, scholarships of $1,000 sity and major in music industry. He Thomas Cristiani Kelly Monroy Morristown-Beard students were in- captivate children, even reluctant Courtney Berger Kathryn Magalhaes each were awarded to five recipients is the son of Terri Monroe, Class of ducted into the French and Spanish readers. Lauren D’Aloisio Kathryn Moynihan Gabrielle Berman Emily Mankoff from a fund provided by the Class of 1975. Chelsea is headed for the Uni- Michelle De Santis Lester Nare Shyam Bhojani Sarah Marable Honor Societies at a special ceremony His books have introduced chil- Tyler Della Badia Elyse Nussenfeld Alyssa Biron Nikki Moses 1955 in celebration of their 50th versity of South Carolina to study on campus on May 10. dren to such subjects as the human Kaitlyn Denker Narihan Osman Sarah Boruch Sophie Neuhaus Reunion. either public relations, or sports and Jennifer Digiuseppe Andrew Pansulla Among the Spanish Honor Society body, animals and animal behavior, Gregory Brand Anthony Osterman Recipients must be descendants of entertainment management. Her fa- inductees is William Bertoni of climate and weather, earthquakes, John Domanski Zachary Peart Alexander Bromley Thomas Pennella alumni. Other qualifications include ther, William Holloway, graduated Josef Ellis Petros Petridis Samantha Buteas Adam Perez Westfield. volcanoes, mirrors, optical illusions, Matthew Fields Tyler Pfundheller Meghan Cadigan Agnieszka Radziszewska financial need, academic record, and from SPFHS in 1984. Jessica will To be eligible for induction, stu- rocks and minerals, stargazing, and Emma Forman Alexandria Pisauro Natalie Capoccia David Regal character. enter Fairleigh Dickinson University Richard Fung Christian Prince dents must earn at least an A- average space and oceanography. Samantha Carow Christopher Rizzo This year’s recipients are: Marisa to study hotel management. She is the for the past three semesters of study Mr. Simon still enjoys teaching Nathan Ghabour Chantel Quesada Ana Castillo Christopher Rodriguez Bianco, Matt Canfield, Brian Glassett, daughter of Andrew Levine, Class of Amanda Gianni Kaitlin Rau Andrew Cohen Allyson Rome in the language, and achieve honor while visiting schools like Wilson Daniel Gilman Mark Renfree Grant Darwin Andrea Rosko Chelsea Holloway and Jessica Levine. 1978 and Karen Burns, Class of 1977. roll status during those same semes- Elementary and meeting the enthusi- Danielle Giordanella Matthew Ritsko Christina Defeo Kyle Rowbotham Marisa will be attending Marist Scholarship recipients and their Erica Goldberg Philip Rosenkrantz ters. Candidates must be enrolled at astic students. “I haven’t really given Laurel Devlin Thomas Sacks College where she will major in in- parents were introduced at the meet- least at the sophomore level. up teaching,” he said, “and I suppose Susan Gonch Michael Roth Ariel Digiorgio Lucas Saenzdeviteri ternational marketing and Advertis- ing. Each recipient shared his/her Melia Gorscak Samantha Schaffer Marianna Dworak Timothy Salisbury I never will, not as long as I keep Eric Heinz Sarah Schaible Cherylynn Elmer Alisa Schink ing. She is the daughter of Denise plans for the summer, as well as mean- Franklin School Gets writing.” William Johnston Elizabeth Schreiber Jessica Estriplet Alexander Scialdoni Pospeck Bianco, Class of 1979. Matt, ingful experiences in the past year. Kristina Kalkstein Samantha Schuster Mr. Simon has 20 new books al- Kelly Frazee Deidre Scully son of Lynne Montagna Canfield, For more information on the SPFHS The Buzz on Bees ready planned for the future. Tiffany Kirkland Kimberly Shelus Kirstan Fuller Andre Smith also Class of 1979, will enter Eliza- Alumni Association, call Laura Courtney Kolb Sarah Silk Jennifer Gaglioti Tovi Spero WESTFIELD – Franklin Elemen- Timothy Kolterjahn Kevin Spaeth Samantha Gates Lauren Spirko beth College in Elizabethtown, Pa. Swidersky at (908) 889-2084. tary School was abuzz with activity Wilson Celebrates Paul Koprowski Paul Spicer Jason Giamboi Katherine Stamler when beekeeper Cliff Sunflower of Mark Koransky Marissa Squeri Matthew Gigiel Ian Starker Walk to School Day Dana Krajcsik Sara Stanton Michael Goland Megan Swick Bear Honey Farms presented his in- Evan Lake Mangesh Tamhankar Raquel Gonzalez Danielle Vena Special Meeting to Address teractive “Dancin’ with the Honey- WESTFIELD – On Wednesday, Samuel Lee Blake Vanbuskirk Mitchell Gorbunoff Erin Voelker bees” program and invited students May 4, hundreds of students and Thomas Leong Brittney Veeck Kyle Grizzard Stephen Wallden to explore the hands-on “Bee Touch parents at Wilson Elementary Cara Levinson James Walsh John Gutierrez Eric Wasserman Superintendent Search School walked to school for “Na- Joshua Lieberman Elise Whitehouse Elizabeth Halpin Arianna Williams Me Museum” lab. Rachel Young Dana Hankin Lauren Wright SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch sire in a new superintendent; and to Mr. Sunflower transformed the tional Walk Our Children to School Nardina Howerton Allison Zazzali Plains-Fanwood Board of Education describe the personal leadership style entire audience of students, parents Day.” Sophomores- Class of Matthew Huether Leigh Zebleckas will hold a special public forum on that is important to them in a new and teachers into a working “bee- This nationwide event is cel- Ashley Jacobi Jason Zelesnik ebrated as an opportunity to redis- 2008 High Honors Abigail Jenkins Wen Zhou Monday, June 5 at 7 p.m., where all superintendent. hive,” complete with queen, nurse- cover walking to school as a fun Dana Abramson Samantha Knierim Jennifer Zimmermann members of the community are in- This conversation with the commu- maids, brood, workers, drones, Kathryn Albanese-Dema Jaclyn Lazarus vited to give input regarding the nity will conclude a daylong process guards, and flowers. Afterwards, stu- and healthy way for parents to Deborah Albert Randy Lemence Seniors- Class of district’s ongoing search for a new in which Ms. Larsen will conduct simi- dents were divided into workshop spend quality time with their chil- Andrea Apuzzio Marc L’heureux 2006 High Honors groups to observe an active beehive, dren. It can be the beginning of a fit Casandra Berwick Alexa Lindenberg superintendent. The current superin- lar sessions with the district’s admin- Claudia Ahiabor Jonathan Greenspan tendent, Dr. Carol Choye, will retire istrators, principals and supervisors; taste various types of honey, and make lifestyle. Brittany Biondi Andrew Livingston Jennifer Bauer Lauren Hercel Firefighter Michael Lanza arrived A.Michael Bover John Loomis Faye Bi Kelli Kaskiw at the end of August after 13 years in the general staff and the SP-F Educa- their own beeswax candles. The Samantha Bremer Ming Lu Michael Bonacum Krista Kazmierkiewicz Scotch Plains-Fanwood. tion Association leadership; district Franklin PTO Cultural Arts Commit- at the door of raffle winner Philip Julianne Brennan Victoria Mcnally William Bowman Meaghan Kelly tee sponsored the program. Dwyer to walk him to school. Princi- Ryan Bridge Elizabeth Minski This community meeting, which PTA leaders; and officers of the SP-F Robert Burke Jr Jessica Levine will be held at the Board of Education Education Enrichment Foundation. pal Dr. Perry escorted first-grade win- Trevor Cannon Emily Nering Julianne Carman Hallie Mintz ner Lila Hutchins. Julia Capodicasa Chibuzor Onwuanaegbule Cleo Chou Jeffrey Mullen Administrative Offices, located on Project Graduation Katelyn Cavanagh Margaret Reilly Danielle Crawford Elaine Piniat Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street Patla Completes Junior All walkers were greeted at the Nicole Colineri Rheana Rien Carolyn Di Prospero Danielle Porter in Scotch Plains, will be facilitated by Looks for Support campus by the Wilson School band Bridget Cornwell Maya Robinson Jonathan Difiore Thomas Ruggieri Year at Duke Univ. and band teacher Mr. Stouffer. Janine Defeo Molly Rodino Kelly Dougher Samantha Savino Carole Larsen, a New Jersey School SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch Silvano Dimonte Marc Rosenberg Joseph Fallon Katherine Schreiber Boards Association field service rep- WESTFIELD – Tyler Patla com- Plains-Fanwood High School Patrick Doliber Erin Rossi Andrew Goldberg Katherine Van Haasteren resentative. pleted his junior year at Duke Uni- (SPFHS) PTA will host Project Gradu- Obiajulu Graduates Ian Feller Rebecca E Salman Katerina Wong Ms. Larsen will ask those who at- versity in Durham, N.C., with a ation 2006 – an all-night celebration Samantha Grecco Alexandra Segal Georgia Southern Andrea Guzman Camillia Shanks tend to identify the special strengths 4.0 cumulative average, maintain- for graduating seniors – on Thursday, Christina Halma Michele Silverstein of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools ing his status on the “Dean’s List June 22. WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Catherine Harley Kunal Sodhi Seniors- Class of and the communities they serve; to with Distinction.” A physics and This annual event is designed to Lucy Chinedu Obiajulu will par- Wendy Harris Alyssa Straniero 2006 Regular Honors identify the critical issues they think economics major, Tyler is a 2003 ensure that the Class of 2006 ends its ticipate in spring commencement Lindsay Hauptman Kristen Thompson at Georgia Southern University, Melissa Helock Lindsay Traiman Christine Albanese-Dema Keila Guzman the district will face in the next three graduate of Westfield High School high school years on a safe and happy Adam Horowitz Fung Hang Wan James Alfano Jessica Halloran to four years; to outline the training, and the son of Cathy and Ray note. With all seniors invited to at- earning a dual degree. Lucy com- Alyssa Karis Vivian Wong Saifaldeen Alzoobaee Carly Heinz background, and experience they de- Patla. tend this drug- and alcohol-free event pleted a Bachelor of Business Ad- Jasmine Bartee Gary Herzberg ministration degree in Account- Marisa Bianco Julie Hyman at no cost to them, attendance in re- Sarah Boffa Daniel Ingram cent years has been close to 90 per- ing and a Bachelor of Arts degree Sophomores- Class of Elizaveta Bourchtein Elizabeth Jacobs cent. in French. Shantell Brooks Catherine Jahn 2008 Regular Honors Justine Brown Kristen Kersey In addition to countless volunteer Courtney Adamczyk Casey Marks Courtney Burke Bo Hea Kim hours, the Project Graduation plan- GW Resident Achieves Maureen Asante-Nkansa Elizabeth Mcmillion Michele Calvo Alexa Knox ning committee counts on the finan- Courtney Baines Kyle Mihansky Derrick Chen Danielle Koch cial support of the SPFHS parents Spanish Honors at FDU Gregory Bencivengo Nicholas Murray Yvonne Chen Christopher Kolb Alana Bencivengo Kevin O’Connell Erin Crawford Alyssa Markovits and guardians, the district board of AREA – Fairleigh Dickinson Amie Berlant Christina Olsson Robert Dawson Brittany Mcdonald education and PTA’s, the SP-F Mu- University’s College at Florham Cam- Izabela Blach Sarah Pace Kathryn Devlin Jessica McGarry nicipal Alliance, local businesses, and pus honored students who achieved Avery Boettcher Minal Patel Christine Di Trolio Ian McNally civic groups to continue this tradi- outstanding success in their chosen Daniel Buckley Brian Pesin Aaron Doliber David Mecca Lisa Campbell Brian Piccola Megan Domenick Christopher Nilsen tion. majors. Bailey Cardinal Stacia Piesch Michelle Dsurney Jeffrey Ondeyka The SPFHS PTA encourages all Garwood’s Amanda DiBattista ac- Christopher Casserly Matthew Plagge James Dukelow Raunaq Palejwala community members to be part of complished outstanding achievement Anna Chapman Brandon Reddington Kristin Dyson Branden Potter this event by supporting Project in Spanish at the Becton College of Jia Chen Briana Redmount Danielle Egan Kelly Rigano Andrew Clark Maria Pia Rivero Gabrielle Falco Julie Sagaard Graduation 2006 and showing how Arts and Sciences. Kristen Conlan Hillary Roberts Briana Falco Barry Shapiro much they care about youth. Mon- The awards were presented at the Amanda Curcie Theodore Rosenblatt Michael Fragna Leah Siegal etary donations can be sent to SPFHS annual Senior Academic Achieve- Nadiyah Dabney Christine Roser Andrew Gibson Randolph Smith PTA, Project Graduation, Westfield ment and Leadership Program, held John De Maio Aundre Ruffin David Ginsberg Joanna Snodgrass Tyler Delmauro Dennis Ruiz Shannon Gomes Rashawn Strong Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. All in Madison on Sunday, May 7. A Colleen Driscoll Scott Salmon Viktoriya Gorbach Robert Ventura WALK ON…Kerrianne Beatty walks to school with her four children and a donations will be acknowledged in a candle lighting service for the entire Kaitlynn Fischer Andrea Santos Jeremy Grau Matthew Wetlesen neighborhood friend. From left to right, are: Rose Beatty, Kerrianne Beatty, Nell special handout at the graduation cer- campus followed in the campus’ his- Nicholas Fung Jacqueline Saunier Andrew Wong Beatty, Elise Lloyd and Joseph and William Beatty in the stroller. emony on June 22. toric mansion and gardens. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 1, 2006 Page 11 See Devils Den Sports Section On Page 15 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 RICCIUTI, ANDERSON HR; KOLB GOES 4-FOR-4, HR Blue Devils Score 4 in Sixth, Hold Back Raider Nine, 7-5

By DAVID B. CORBIN 3, on April 27. The “Big Bang” tech- run in the fourth inning and senior Jay Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nique came into play once again in Anderson ignited a four-run charge To be champions of the Watchung the late innings to give the 20-6 Blue in the sixth inning with a two-run shot Conference, the Westfield High Devils a 7-5 victory over the Raiders over the leftfield fence. Justin Olsen School baseball team needed to de- in Westfield on May 25. banged a triple and a single, while feat rival Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Senior Tom Ricciuti provided the scoring twice, and Craig Ellis tapped who had defeated the Blue Devils, 6- first “big bang” with a two-run home a pair of RBI singles and added an- other single. “He was probably trying to get ahead of me with a fastball and I was looking fastball. He threw it right where I was looking for it. I hit a line drive and it went out,” said Ricciuti. “I feel our team performs better in high pressure situations. In these high Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times pressure games against high pressure IN CONTROL OF THE BATTLE…Blue Devil Chris Mattes, No. 11, seizes control of the ball and rolls past a Viking pitchers, we have really been ripping defender during the NJSIAA quarterfinal round. Westfield handily defeated Vernon 11-7. the ball.” Raider senior Chris Kolb ended his SHARKEY NETS 6 GOALS; SIMONE, 5 ASSISTS, 1 GOAL high school baseball career in style with a 4-for-4 day (2 runs scored), which included a solo blast on his last at bat. Senior Colin Weber went 2- Blue Devil Lax Men Advance for-4, with an RBI double and senior Jeff Bell rapped a two-run double. Bell also made a fabulous sliding catch in centerfield. “I caught a fastball right down the With 11-7 Win Over Vernon plate and drove it right to leftfield. I was seeing the ball really well today,” By FRED LECOMTE in Westfield on May 26. “Ground balls, I say, always win said Kolb who added, “I love these Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The No. 17, 11-6 Blue Devils pelted games. I don’t really know how many games!” Senior attacker Ryan Sharkey the Vikings with 36 shots on goal we had. I think it wasn’t as usual but Using wise management in prepa- flicked in four of his six goals in the while succeeding with a stingy de- it just shows that, when we don’t play ration for the state sectional games, first half to lead the third-seeded fense. Junior attacker Joe Simone a perfect game, what we can still do Blue Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster Westfield High School boys lacrosse zipped in one goal and added five as a team. Everyone getting involved David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times worked four pitchers. Anderson team to an 11-7 victory over sixth- assists to reach 105 career points. and getting the job done,” added WILD PLAY AT FIRST…Blue Devil Jayshawn King has a little collision with pitched the first two innings, yielding seeded Vernon Township in the Mike Bialick netted two goals and Benaquista. Raider second baseman Matt Ferrara on a close play at first. King was ruled safe three runs on five hits while striking NJSIAA Tournament Group 3 one assist. Sophomores Harry The Blue Devils penetrated Viking on the play. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 quarterfinal round at Kehler Stadium Bernstein and Andrew Rosenberg territory and scored five quick goals each added one goal. Blue Devil goalie on 12 shots in the first quarter, includ- Ben Thomas made 18 big saves. Dan ing a hat trick by Sharkey, and goal PERRELLA WINS 1600, 3200; ROWBOTHAM TRIPLE JUMP, ALLEMAN SHOT PUT Rawson and C.J. Flar led the 14-5 from Bialick and Rosenberg. Viking Vikings with two goals each. Flar fired in a goal at the 2:24 mark, “We started out playing the way we just before Rosenberg’s goal that was wanted to but did not play a perfect assisted by Ryan Yarusi. Raider Boys Get Second, Girls Get Third; game like we have been playing but After a defensive deadlock, Sharkey the most important thing is we’re the scored his fourth goal at 11:23 in the ones that are advancing,” said second quarter. Vikings Danny Colvin Westfield Head Coach Gerry scored an unassisted goal at 8:22 and Blue Devil Boys Get 7th at Sectional Track Benaquista. “Our shots were not the Flar, assisted by Rawson, closed the way they usually are but we hustled. lead to 6-3 with just over one minute We wanted to control the ball, work remaining in the half. By DAVID B. CORBIN Raider girls finished third in their final lap in 60.6 seconds. Perrella led from beginning to end it, move it and run through our of- “Our defense was playing right on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times group with a total of 61 behind Mont- “He came at me pretty strong with in the 3200 meter and even stepped fense, cutting, picking and taking hard them and they were giving away open Senior Jeff Perrella took top honors gomery at 64.33 and winner Ridge a lap to go. He tried to move away his pace up a notch in the final two shots but we finished it as a team.” shots to the middle,” said Thomas. “I in the 1600 meter and the 3200 meter with 74.33 points. The Blue Devil from me, but I tried to hold on to him laps to cross first in 9:26.52, more The Blue Devils did encounter some believe we’re one of the best and have to contribute 20 of 26 points to help girls finished with two team points in as long as I could. I was holding out than 12 seconds ahead of North difficulty in controlling the game from some of the hardest workers on the give the Westfield High School boys their group, which was won by for a 300 move, but I had go a couple Hunterdon’s Dale Taylor, who fin- the face-off circle and picking up field with C.J. Patella, Eddie Kane, track team a tie for seventh place with Plainfield with 72.5 points. steps earlier than I wanted to because ished in 9:38.63. ground balls. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 East Orange in the North Jersey, Sec- Perrella crossed first in the 1600- I heard Ryan coming up behind me, Blue Devil senior Marcus Allen tion 2, Group 4 meet at Frank Jost meter with a personal-best time of coming up fast too. I know I can run Graham advanced to the Group 4 Field in South Plainfield on May 27. 4:16.3 – he was clocked at 4:15.6 in long and steady, but I have to see if I meet to be held this weekend at Egg “The only local camp Competing in four events, junior Kyle the anchor leg of the distance medley have the speed to finish,” said Perrella. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 not held in a park” Rowbotham contributed 28 points as relay at the Blue Devils Classic. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys fin- Perrella took the lead from the begin- ished second in the Group 3 meet with ning, but Bridgewater-Raritan’s Ryan a total of 62 behind New Brunswick DiOrio nudged in front of him at the JULY 10-14 that finished with a 79 total. end of the third lap. With a little more JULY 24-28 Irvington won the boys Group 4 than 300 meters remaining, Perrella section with a total of 99 points. The turned on the burners to finish the 2006 Raider Soccer Camp at GOLF INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School • Private Lessons CAMP FEATURES: • Group Lessons Goal Keeper Training Indoor Facilities Available • Gift Certificates Novice to Advanced Lunches & Drinks Available to Purchase • Video Swing Analysis Ability Grouping Safe & Secure Environment Call Derek McDonald PGA Teaching Professional. HOURS: Grades 1-4: 9:00am-12:00am Tel: 908 232 4288 [email protected] Grades 5-11: 9:00am-3:00pm • 2004 New Jersey PGA Assistant of the Year Echo Lake • Top 10 in New Jersey Player of the Year Award 2005 Country Club In Association with Brazilian Soccer Academy and Dutch Soccer Academy DIRECTORS: TO CONTACT CAMP: Registration Requirements Tom Breznitsky: Head Boys’ Soccer Coach Please call: (908) 322-6102 COBRAS SUMMER SOFTBALL CAMP Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Registration Fee: $150 Pascal Clerigo: Brazilian Soccer Academy Email: [email protected] Registration Roger Bongaerts, Director: Dutch Soccer www.spfraidersoccer.com Registration Deadline: June 15th Ages: 8 - 13 OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE Registration will be capped at 40 campers. FOR BOTH SESSIONS (Currently at 26) Name: ______Proof of Medical Insurance Date of Birth: ______Age:_____ Medical Release with Parents Signature Address: ______WESTFIELD CAMP HIGHLIGHTS Phone: ______Basketball Association The Cobras summer softball camp will provide a softball player the opportunity to develop Email: ______BLUE DEVIL 2006 skills in: Emergency Contact: BASKETBALL CAMPS Infield & Outfield Play; Pitching; Catching; Bunting; ______BOYS VARSITY GIRLS VARSITY COBRAS Stealing; Base Running; Hitting techniques; Situational BASKETBALL COACH BASKETBALL COACH Ball Playing. Medical Insurance Carrier: • KEVIN EVERLY • JOE MARINO SUMMER Campers will use these skills in daily softball games. Each afternoon players will be organized into teams to ______The philosophy of our camp is to teach play a softball game. SOFTBALL CAMP ˜ Policy # : ______fundamentals of the game and have fun doing it. June 29th: Pizza Shirt Size: ______I. 2006 Fun & Fundamentals Basketball Clinic Parent Signature: For: Boys & Girls entering grades 2-5 ______Where: Westfield High School When: Monday June 26th and Tuesday June 27th (2 days) Ages: 8 - 13 Camp Coaching Staff Includes: Please send registration and payment to: Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Tony Piniat Cost: $50.00 Tony Piniat, Head Coach, Cobras 18U Fastpitch National Softball June 26 - June 29 2006 c/o Cobras Fastpitch Summer Softball II. 2006 Blue Devil Basketball Camp Team. With more than 16 years coaching experience, in the past Camp For: Boys & Girls entering grades 4-9 (4) years his 16U fastpitch team won the 2003 Garden State 7 Round Hill Road Where: Westfield High School 9 AM - 3:00 PM When: Monday July 10th thru Friday July 14th (5 days) Parkway League Championship; qualified for & competed in both Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076 Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm the 2004 & 2005 PONY Nationals; & 2006 TCS World Series. Location: Cost: $70.00 * 2 Full Court Games Per Day Farley Softball Field Complex 18U Cobras National Softball Team Registration Deadline: CAMP FEATURES: Farley Ave June 15, 2006 Drill Stations teaching the fundamentals of the game: ball handling, dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, one-on-one moves & team offense Scotch Plains Make check payable to: SP PAL Cobras Contests one-on-one, foul shooting, hot shot and knockout Questions: Game play, T-shirts, Adjustable height baskets used for the younger grades. Please Call Tony Piniat 908 757 8197 JOE MARINO Registration Fee: $150 INFORMATION: 908-612-9515 Page 12 Thursday, June 1, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield School Boosters Association Presents 39th Annual Booster Club Awards to 17 High School Senior Athletes The Westfield High School (WHS) Meg is a Transition Project Group orable Mention All-Group IV his senior leadership, determination, hustle, aca- teammates voted her captain in lacrosse Michael’s father hopes he continues Booster Club recently awarded 17 stu- Leader and was a Sports Page Editor of year in soccer. demic achievement, and school and com- this year and she is a three-year member his education and plays baseball at Wake dent athlete scholarships in honor and the Hi’s Eye her senior year. She is a Tom has been treasurer and a student munity involvement. of the Tri-State Lacrosse Club Team. Forest University. memory of WHS coaches, athletes and National Honor Society member and has council representative for both his junior This winner, Amy is a Member of the National Honor Nancy Freundlich and Mike Glynn boosters. been a counselor at Sister Pat’s cancer and senior year at WHS. Tom is involved Richie Scialabba, Society and is an exceptional student. She presented the First Annual Tennis Award Wendy and Robert Schoenemann pre- camp the past two summers. Meg has with WBA basketball, Union County son of Rich and is the Iris page editor for the Hi’s Eye and given to a tennis player who stands out as sented the Greta Schoenemann Memorial been Irish Step Dancing since she was Rugby, the Transition Project, and the Joyce Scialabba, is a four-year twig member at Children’s an excellent representative of WHS both Scholarship, in honor of their daughter, to three-years-old and has traveled the world Key Club. Tom also works 25 hours a participated in bas- Specialized Hospital. on and off the ten- be awarded annually to a girl’s soccer performing and competing in Irish step week during the ketball, soccer and Amy will continue her education at her nis court. player for being a great teammate. The dances. She has performed in Ireland, on school year. This track, earning five brother’s alma mater, University of Michi- The winner, winner, Lauren Sinnenberg, daughter of cruise ships to Bermuda, in many nursing fall he will con- varsity letters and gan. Lisa Aliche, the Paul and Isabella Sinnenberg, was voted homes and even the Boosters Annual tinue his education was voted captain Thom Hornish presented the Jim Nicoll daughter of Irondi by her teammates as a three-sport captain Spring Dinner dance. and playing soccer of his spring track Scholarship Award, established by the and Sylvia Aliche, in basketball, la- Meg will be joining her brother Dan at at Jersey City Uni- team. Richie holds Friends of Westfield Track to honor Jim was one-half of the crosse and soccer, Manhattan College. versity. Rich Scialabba the record for the Nicoll who has served as the financial 28-0 undefeated as well as MVP in Roger Love and his daughter Tracey Gary Kehler second longest long jump in WHS his- secretary of their organization. The award NJSIAA 2005 soccer. Lauren was presented The Alumni Scholarship do- presented the Gary tory. is made to a stu- State First Doubles All-County Sec- nated by Taylor and Love Realtors. The Kehler Award, He is a member of the National Honor dent athlete who State Champs. She ond Team and All- Love family has graduated a family mem- which honors Society, French Honor Society, and an has been commit- Lisa Aliche lettered in tennis all State North II Top ber from WHS and participated in varsity Andrew Shaffer Westfield High Edward Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. ted to the cross- four years and was 20 her senior year athletics for four generations. Tracey is a School’s Hall of He was a four-year member of the French country and track voted MVP and Captain of the 2005 Group in soccer. WHS graduate class of ’84. Fame former athletic director, football Club as well as a National Honor Society and field programs IV State Champs. Lisa is also president of Academically, The recipient, Patrick Daurio, son of coach, wrestling coach, and golf coach. tutor. Richie also was a three-year techni- and the community the WHS Awareness Club and a member she excelled while Stephen and Anna The recipient, Andrew Schaffer, son of cal director for TV-36. Richie will con- of Westfield. of the YMCA Black Achievers Program. Lauren Sinnenberg taking very chal- Daurio, earned Jay and Jocelyne Shaffer, earned nine tinue his education at Penn State. The winner, She is active with the Presbyterian Church lenging courses. She was a National Merit four varsity letters varsity letters in football, track and wres- Marge and Bob Brewster, parents of Kristopher Kagan, Youth Group and is a Coach of the Scholar, AP Scholar, Spanish National in swimming and tling while being voted captain of both four former WHS athletes and long-time Kris Kagan the son of Dan and Plainfield area Youth Development Ten- Honor Society, Venture Scholar, Edward was voted captain his football and wrestling teams. His supporters of the Susan Kagan, has nis Association. Lisa will be attending J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar, as his senior year. He teammates also named him MVP of his boosters and high dreams of some day being a lawyer and Temple University. well as the 2005-2006 Principal Leader- was named All- very successful wrestling team this year. school sports pro- then running a sports organization. He Bill Ludlum and Vince Wilt, presi- ship Award School Nominee. Lauren is American in the Andrew won second place in Districts grams, presented ran for 12 varsity letters in track and dent-elect of the boosters, presented the the co-founder and President of the Young 200IM and 100- his sophomore year and first place in his the award in their cross-country, was named MVP and Cap- Executive Committee award, which is Reader’s Club. She was a delegate for the breaststroke his junior year. He was an All-County wres- name, which has tain by his teammates, and was named given on behalf of the 52 active members National Youth Leadership Conference Pat Daurio junior year and tler his senior year and won third place in been provided by First Team All-County in cross-country of the boosters to a student athlete whose and a Peer Minister at St. Helen’s. Lauren First team All- the Regionals, as well as Top 16 in New their friends and this year. Kris is a member of both the hard work, dedication and leadership are will attend Williams College. State in the 100-breaststroke. He has won Jersey. family members. Young Republican and Young Demo- indicative of what high school athlete’s Thom Hornish presented The Friends Union County Championships in both the Andrew is this year’s senior class presi- This year’s recipi- crats Club. He has been a Westfield rec- represents. of Westfield Track’s Walter Clarkson 200IM and the 100-breast, and was an dent and was a transition leader in the ent, James Stephen reation lifeguard for the last four years The winner, Kristina Fietkiewicz, the Honorary Award to honor the renowned integral part of State Champion teams in Transition Project. Andrew will con- Jim Arbes Arbes, son of Lucy and is a volunteer at the North Plainfield daughter of John coach of the Westfield cross-country and both his sophomore and junior years. tinue his education at The University of Arbes, is an exceptional golfer and has Food Pantry. Kris will be studying at and Jane track teams. The Patrick is a National Honor Society Maryland. lettered in golf all four years at WHS. He American University. Fietkiewicz, is a winner, Meg member and a Bloustein Scholarship In honor of her was named Union County Player of the The Pfeiffer family sponsored the Alvin member of the Na- Driscoll, daughter Award Winner. He was staff editor of father, Cathy Year his sophomore year and won the Pfeiffer memorial scholarship in honor of tional Honor So- of Myles and Mar- Folio and achieved Eagle Scout in the McGarry and her county tournament this year. Jim was a their father, a former Westfield booster ciety and the garet Driscoll, Boy Scouts. Patrick will continue his son Peter pre- key member of state championship teams who played sports at WHS and was a life French Club with earned 12 varsity education and swimming at Princeton sented the Peter at Westfield his freshman and junior years, long resident of Westfield. Alvin loved a rigorous sched- letters in cross- University this fall. Houlihan Awards, and was named First Team All-State in watching high school student athletes ule of honors and country, indoor George Kapner presented the Toni donated by an in- his junior year. compete and he particularly enjoyed AP courses. She track and spring Bristol Award, given in honor of Toni dividual booster Jim was a Transition Project Leader, a watching girl’s soccer and softball. The Kristina Fietkiewicz was a four-year track while being Bristol, a volunteer coach in lacrosse, girl’s member to a fe- member of the prom committee in his award recognizes a senior student athlete starter in softball voted captain of soccer, and girl’s basketball. This year’s JoAnn Mathew male and male stu- junior year and is a member of the eBay who is a hardworking team player. and earned nine varsity letters in basket- her spring track winner, Tom Tay- dent. The female Charity Foundation. Jim will be continu- The award win- ball, softball and volleyball and was cap- Meg Driscoll and cross-country lor, son of Tom and recipient of the award, JoAnn Mathew, ing his education and playing golf at ner, Jessica tain of two sports. She was named All- teams and her Penny Taylor, daughter of Joseph and Annie Mathew, Rutgers University this fall. Bender, the daugh- Conference in both softball and volley- teammates voted her MVP of her indoor earned varsity let- earned six varsity letters in soccer and The Louis Kessler family presented ter of James and ball. Kristina has been a peer minister at track and cross-country teams in her se- ters in soccer all track and was voted captain of her track the Louis Kessler Memorial Scholar- Sherri Bender, is a St. Helens for the last three years and is nior year. Meg’s cross-country teams won four years and was team this spring. JoAnn holds the WHS ship. This award is given in memory of phenomenal tennis active in the Adopt A Family Program as State Sectional Championships her first a very rare two- school record in the triple jump, as well as Louis Kessler, who was an avid fan of player. She and her well as a homeless shelter volunteer. She three years at WHS. Her 1600M and time captain of the the two-person triple jump record and Westfield athletics. Lou was an All-State partner were the is also a clinic instructor and assistant 3200M indoor track relay teams hold soccer team. He was selected to attend the esteemed Penn athlete at Hillside High School and later NJSIAA 2005 travel coach for the Girls Softball League WHS school records, as well as Group 3 was named Second Relays as a member of the 4x400 relay. went on to play First Doubles State of Westfield. State Championships in both her sopho- team All-Union JoAnn is a member of the National football, wrestling Champions ending Kristina will continue her education more and junior years. Tom Taylor County and Hon- Honor Society, National Spanish Honor and lacrosse at with a 28-0 record this fall at Franklin and Marshall. Society, Who’s Who Among American Temple and West Jessica Bender this year. She let- Wilt also presented the prestigious High School Students, and is an AP Chester Univer- tered all four years in tennis and her President’s Award given in the name of Scholar. She is involved with the Transi- sity. This scholar- teammates voted her captain and MVP of the top booster executive committee chair- tion Project, the Key Club and the Span- ship is given to a the 2005 Group IV Tennis Champions. person to an outstanding senior athlete ish Club. JoAnn has done volunteer work varsity athlete, Her four-year record at WHS was 104-4. who exemplifies leadership, character, at hospitals and soup kitchens and is a hard worker, who Jessica is also active in CYO service good sportsmanship and the spirit of peer minister. JoAnn will continue her has a strong char- programs, food collections, soup kitch- Westfield athletics. education at Boston College. Matt Kamel acter and who is a ens and sandwiches for the homeless pro- The winner, Jeffrey Perrella, the son of The male recipient, Sal Esposito, son team player. gram. Silvio and Anne Perrella, was a three- of Sal and Patrice Esposito, earned var- The recipient, Matthew Kamel, son of Jessica will continue her education and sport captain and earned nine varsity let- sity letters all four years in ice hockey and Alan and Barbara Kamel, is an excellent tennis at Connecticut College. ters as well as MVP of his Indoor Track was voted captain both his junior and student and a member of the National Phil Russo, vice-president of the WBA, team. Jeffrey was First Team All-State in senior years, as well as MVP this year. Sal Honor Society and a National Honor presented the Westfield Baseball League cross-country, The Star-Ledger Cross- was named All Conference his senior Society Tutor. Matthew is also a Transi- award for a WHS baseball senior student Country Runner of the Year, and set a year and is the third tion Project leader, a member of The athlete who recognizes his leadership and county record with his third-place time in all-time leading Young Republican’s Club, and the Youth sportsmanship in representing his school the prestigious Penn Relays. scorer in WHS his- Leadership at Temple Emanu-El. and his town. Perrella’s academic record mirrors his tory with 133 ca- He earned nine varsity letters in cross- The winner was exemplary athletic record. He is a Na- reer points. country, track and wrestling, and was Michael Murray, tional Honor Society Member and a Na- Sal is the voted captain of his wrestling team. He the son of Michael tional Italian Honor Society Member. He founder and co- placed third in the district in wrestling and Catherine also found time to President of the in both his sophomore and junior years. Murray. Michael’s be a Transition Roller Hockey Matthew will be continuing his educa- baseball coach be- Project leader and Club, as well as an tion at Boston University. lieves he is one of volunteered at instructor for the Lois Hely presented the Friends of the best baseball Saint Mary’s soup Sal Esposito Westfield Recre- Girls Lacrosse award. This award is players to ever play kitchen. He was Mountainside ation hockey camp. Sal is also the co- presented to recognize a girl’s lacrosse at WHS. He was treasurer of the A gracious custom Center Hall Colonial home with features too founder and vice president of the eBay athlete who promotes the sport through named First Team Italian Club and many to mention starting with a traditional Living Rom and ban- Charity Foundation that has raised over her leadership, Michael Murray All-State his jun- the Rotary Club. quet sized Dining Room. The open floor plan of both the gourmet $5000 most of which was given to the sportsmanship ior year and pre- He co-founded the Children’s Specialized Hospital and the and scholarship. season All-American this year and will be Jeff Perrella roller hockey Club Kitchen and Family Room, with wood burning fireplace, have slid- Starlight Starbright Children’s Founda- The winner, trying out for the Milwaukee Brewers on and is a Latin Club Member. Jeffrey also ers from both rooms to the upper deck that has a spectacular win- tion. Sal has received the Loyola Aca- Amy Santoriello, Prom weekend. He holds WHS records plays in the band Great Schism. ter view. 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By DAVID RIGGS the second with the middle of the double. By the time the inning was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times order. The senior tandem of first over, the Warriors had a commanding WESTFIELD — The Westfield baseman Alex Zierler (1-for-2) and 7-2 lead and Ellis had been taken out High School baseball team’s outstand- third baseman Jay Anderson (1-for- of the game for Josh Gerckens. ing run into the state playoffs came to 2) began the inning with back-to- “Craig was doing a nice job at the a screeching halt on May 26 in the back singles. Then sophomore right start, but then left the ball over the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II, fielder Justin Olsen (2-for-2) ripped a plate too much,” said Brewster. Group IV quarterfinal when two RBI single to the right side that Things got even worse for the Blue Watchung Hills put on an incredible sailed over the head of Warrior first Devils in the fifth inning when, with hitting display in a five-inning, 12-2 baseman Joe Giaimo, scoring Zierler one out, centerfielder Jeff victory at Edison Intermediate School. and Anderson. Olsen reached third D’Annunzio (2-for-3) hit a stand-up Winners of the Union County Tour- base, but Ellis was unable to send him triple. His hit opened the floodgates nament and the Watchung Confer- home and the inning ended with his once again, as Westfield gave up five ence, the 20-7 Blue Devils entered fly out. runs, which were capped off by a the sectional playoffs as the third “I was thinking fastball and I ended two-run home run by Edwards. seed, while the 17-6 Warriors were up getting it,” Anderson said. “I was The five runs set up the 10-run seeded sixth. looking for a first pitch to hit and I got mercy rule situation for WHS. De- Despite the Blue Devils’ statistical it.” spite having their best and most expe- and home field advantage, they could Although the Blue Devils got on rienced part of the lineup due up in not stop the Warriors from winning the scoreboard first, 2-0, Rivera settled the bottom of the fifth (seniors Mike their ninth consecutive game. The down to give up just two more hits the Diaz, Mike Murray and Tom Ricciuti), Warriors got 15 hits off of three WHS rest of the afternoon. Even when it Rivera concluded his dominant per- pitchers and scored all of their runs in appeared that Westfield would score formance with a quick 1-2-3 inning. the final two innings. Westfield on again in the third with runners in It was a bittersweet end to a great PERFECT THROW & TAG…Raider shortstop Melisssa Sette makes a perfect toss to catcher Lauren Mains as a Nutley the other hand, started off strong but scoring position, Rivera got Zierler season for the Blue Devils. runner attempts to score in the third inning in the state quarterfinals on May 25. was then held in check by the superb to ground into a fielder’s choice and “I am proud of this team,” Brewster pitching of Adam Rivera (5-3). Anderson to fly out to leftfield to end said. “They battled all the way this “They came out to play and were the inning. year and showed strong character. not afraid,” Blue Devil Head Coach “After the first two runs, I thought Winning counties was great for us.” Nutley Softball Girls Blank Bob Brewster said of Watchung Hills. we could keep it going, but there was The end of the season also marks “Everything they hit, they found the nothing we could do” Anderson said. the end of the high school careers for seams. Coach Diez puts a great team In the fourth inning, Ellis went Westfield’s 10 seniors. out there.” back on the mound to try and con- “A generation is leaving,” contin- SPF Raiders, 3-0, in Sections Senior Craig Ellis (7-2) started for tinue his strong pitching performance. ued Brewster. “We will have to fill a Westfield and had a terrific first three Instead, he was met with five runs on lot of big holes.” By FRED LECOMTE a 1-0 lead on a two-out single and an I don’t think I could have had a better innings. He mowed down the Warrior seven consecutive hits by Watchung As for the Warriors, they advance Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times batters 1-2-3 in the first and third Hills. Shortstop Brandon Edwards to the sectional semifinals to face RBI double to short center by Jessica season with the girls because we had innings, and fought back from a lead- (3-for-4, 2 RBI, HR) got the rally second-seeded Bayonne. Silent bats and fielding miscues Sneddon. The lone scoring opportu- so much fun.” off single by Rivera and a walk in the started with a single and Rivera (3- cost the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High nity came up short for the Raiders in Centerfielder Kelli Kaskiw added, second inning to keep Watchung Hills for-3, BB) followed with a double to Lady Blue Devils Whip School softball team advancement the bottom of the inning. “First of all, I want to thank you and scoreless. deep leftfield. Joe Walsh hit a two- into the quarterfinals of the North Piniat worked a walk on seven The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Westfield’s bats were also quiet in run single to tie the game and catcher Warriors, 5-0, in Semis Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Tourna- pitches. A fly out to center advanced for covering all of the games. Person- the first inning, but they came alive in Chris DeCosimo smashed an RBI ment when Nutley took advantage of the runner to second and the next bat- ally, I don’t think it mattered that we Lindsay Brown tossed a four-hit- those opportunities and combined ter watched a called third strike. Allie lost. Knowing us, we are going to go ter, struck out nine and walked one to them with timely hitting and superb Brown, however, slapped a single to out and party because we know and lead the Westfield High school soft- pitching to grab a 3-0 victory in Scotch right, putting runners on the corners. played together for such a long time. ball team to a 5-0 victory over 11-10 Plains on May 25. But failure to capitalize on a grounder I am so thankful to everyone on the Watchung Hills in the semifinals of Nutley right-handed pitcher Kelly kept the momentum with Nutley. team and everyone is thankful to have the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Rauco turned in a solid one-hit, three The Nutley Raiders offered no of- each other and that is what’s impor- tournament in Westfield on May 30. walk and six strikeout performance. fensive threat until the sixth inning tant, so it does not matter how we In the bottom of the second inning, Although not totally on top of her when Stephanie Pavone and Lia Jova ended it.” Jenny LaSpata cracked a solo home game, Raider pitcher Elaine Piniat, singled. Piniat made a great play on a An emotional Rutgers-bound Piniat run and Jess Moskowitz scored on an kept control and struck out four while grounder and Kaskiw responded with said, “It was the most memorable and infield error to give the 14-9 Blue awarding no free passes. At the plate, a running snag. Jill Donati stepped to great season for me. Most of all, I will Devils a 2-0 lead. In the fourth, Cyndil Nutley manufactured 10 hits. the dish and drilled a shot up the remember the closeness and the con- Matthew (3-for-4, 1 run) tapped a “It’s not always about wins and middle, but an interference call and tinuance of that closeness, the fun single, dashed to second on a wild loses, but how the game is played,” an overthrow to first allowed the two practices and the goal to win. I could pitch and scored on a throwing error. said Raider Head Coach Nancy Co- runners to cross home plate. not have asked for more.” on Moskowitz’s bunt. Moskowitz later vert. “The hard work, chemistry, ca- “We went 11-0 in the beginning of Summarizing the end to the sea- scored on a throwing error. maraderie of the team brought by was the season but then near the end we son, Colvert added, “It’s just tough, The Blue Devils’ fifth run came in first class. We hit every single one of entered an extremely tough sched- but that’s softball. I firmly believe the sixth when Jenn Urcovoli poked our goals. I don’t want them to walk ule,” said senior shortstop Melissa that there are people who are softball an RBI single to right field. away feeling sad but I just know they Sette. “Many of the teams that we players and people who play softball, David Riggs for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils were to face top- deserved to be in that semifinal and beat came back gunning for us the and I have softball players. The dif- PITCHING A GEM…Watchung Hills pitcher Adam Rivera gave up just two seeded No. 7 North Hunterdon on final game.” second time around. We had good ference is that they play their hearts runs in a complete game performance against Westfield. The Warriors defeated June 1 for the championship. The Raiders found themselves on games, however, our bats were not as out and play the game. What you love the Blue Devils 12-2, and moved on to the semifinal round in the state sectional the wrong side of the momentum in playoffs. Watchung Hills 000 000 0 0 strong in the second half of the sea- about the game and hate about the Westfield 020 201 0 5 the top of the first when Nutley seized son. I told the girls in the huddle that game is what keeps you coming back.”

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Harbor by placing fifth in the long disappointment for me,” said vault. Brittney Veeck finished sixth in ing to do about how to run races.” jump with a distance of 19’9.25” – Rowbotham who was, however, the 1600 meter with a time of 5:16.83. “I knew that her time was some- the top-six in each event qualify. Blue pleased with his time in the 110- Another strong showing by the where around 2:16. I wanted to stay Devil Erik Brandman cleared 12 feet hurdles. “I can’t ask for much more. Raiders came in the 800 meter when with her as long as I could, but stay to place fifth in the pole vault and I’m a runner who chases people. I sophomore Bridget Cornwell crossed smart too. I went out really fast in my Adam Bergo cleared 5’10” to place don’t like running alone. I’d rather third with a time of 2:21.47 and Veeck first lap, about a 65. My second lap, I sixth in the high jump. Blue Devil have somebody in front of me to crossed fifth at 2:24.23. Cornwell, had to stay strong and give it all I had senior Tyler Maccubbin easily won chase down.” who placed first in the 800 meter at left,” said Cornwell. “Coach will tell his heat in the 400-intermediate In his final event, Rowbotham had the Watchung Conference and the me who to run with and who to get far hurdles, but his fine time of 57.57 put a leap of 20’7” to place third in the Union County meets, found herself away from.” him in seventh place just behind Brian long jump. in a different situation with Valerie Victoria Attanasio earned the Blue Monetti of Watchung Hills who ran Raider sophomore Mike Alleman Boothby of Voorhees jumping out Devil girls team points by placing in Heat 1 and crossed in 57.33. won the shot put event with a shove of with a very fast pace in the first lap. sixth in the pole vault with a height of “I ran a decent time, but definitely 55’1.5”, two feet better than Greg “She went out too fast and she paid 7’6”. Blue Devil Tessa Schaaf fin- to have somebody to chase in that top Tomczyk of West Morris who had a the price for it,” said Raider Head ished 10th in the 400 hurdles with a heat would have been the motivation shove of 53’1”. Alleman then placed Coach Jeff Koegel. “She was hurting time of 1:09.13 and Catherine that would have gotten me to Egg third in the discus with a toss of 145’1” in the second lap. The best she could Cognetti finished 12th in the 800 Harbor,” said Maccubbin. and teammate John Badala placed fifth have done was second. Third! I’m not meter with a time of 2:28.95. Karolyn Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times In order to win their section, the with a distance of 137’6”. Raider Max upset with that at all. She’s only a Cook placed ninth in the shot put with COMING UP BIG…Westfield Head Coach Gerry Benaquista congratulates Raider boys needed to get maximum Carow finished second in the pole sophomore and she has a lot of learn- a toss of 31’8.25”. goalie Ben Thomas for getting the job done with 18 saves against the Vernon efforts from their hurdles, jumps and vault with a height of 12’6”. Vikings in the NJSIAA quarterfinal round. field teams. On his first two events The Raider girls, as they did last held on May 26, Rowbotham finished week when they won the Union fourth in the 400-intermediate hurdles County Tournament title, needed to with a time of 55.61 and teammate nickel and dime to cash in on the title, Tom Pennella missed the top six, fin- but, unfortunately, came up a few ishing seventh in a time of 58.19. On cents short. The Raiders’ strongest the last event of that evening, contribution came in the shot put Rowbotham won the triple jump with where Carlaya Jones placed second a distance of 44’1.5” and teammate with a push of 37’3” followed by Nehemiah Burney-Porter placed fourth Lauryn Adams with a push of with a distance of 42’4.5”. 36’1.25”. Adams also placed fifth in On Saturday, Rowbotham placed the discus with a toss of 107’9”. second in the 110-hurdles with a per- Raider Tina Olsson placed third in sonal-best time of 14.86 behind Ben the long jump with a leap of 16’11.25” Copeland of Montgomery who and finished fifth in the 200 meter crossed in 14.71. Burney-Porter fin- with a time of 25.95. Senior Meaghan ished fourth with a time of 15.29. In Kelly finished third in the 400-inter- the qualifiers, Pennella ran a per- mediate hurdles with a time of 1:06.24 sonal-best 15.3 but did not duplicate and placed sixth in the 400 meter with that time in the finals. a time of 1:00.37. Natasha Celius, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “In the 400, I think I could have with a distance of 35’1.25”, took third David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SOARING WITH THE EAGLES…Raider Max Carow finished second in the NJ done better. I was really tired, maybe in the triple jump and Erin Rossi PLACING FIRST IN THE TRIPLE JUMP…Raider Kyle Rowbotham won the Section 2, Group 3 pole vault event with a height of 12’6”. I’m burning out. That was a little cleared 8’6” to place third in the pole triple jump with a distance of 44’1.5”.

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times You see stuff online (OK, maybe holding a car wash Saturday, June 10 top teams went to a third set before B- nj.com/forums/westfield is not the (rain date, June 11), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at R’s team avenged an earlier loss to Jack greatest source for quality information the Presbyterian Church. Cost is $5 per Trimble and Dean Thompson. about any town) about how bad the car ($6 for you SUVers) and all pro- With Bernstein the team’s lone se- town of Westfield is, the awful traffic, ceeds will go to the Greta Schoenemann nior, and with most of the players only the taxes, the teachers, the coaches, the Memorial Scholarship fund. For more sophomores and freshmen this year, woes of open lunch and the problems at information, contact Jennifer Lane at the next few springs could be some- the high school as compared to (try not [email protected]. thing very special for coach George to laugh) Scotch Plains and Cranford, CHANGING OF THE GUARD Kapner’s team. and you begin to maybe wonder what’s The WHS football program has had GOLF UPDATE happened. Are we living in a Bizarro its ups and downs over the past 35 years, The WHS golf team continued to be World, like in the old Superman com- mostly ups. And two of the constants among the state’s best, winning the con- ics, where everything is backward? during that time have been assistant ference and county championships. The And then you attend last week’s 39th coaches Ron (Gunga Din) Barner and lone loss was to East Brunswick, and Westfield High School All-Sports Greg Gorski, who recently announced came after WHS captain Jimmy Arbes Award Dinner, sponsored by the WHS they were stepping down from their discovered he’d hit the wrong ball onto Boosters, and you realize that Westfield coaching duties. Both started coaching the sixth green. After giving himself a is still a great town, and still producing under Gary Kehler. Barner (1980-83, two-stroke penalty, WHS ended up los- much more than its share of outstand- 1985-2005) also served under Dick ing by a single stroke. It was the second ing scholars/athletes and future leaders Zimmer, while both worked with Ed time in three seasons that coach John of America. Tranchina and Jim Benedict. Barner has Turnbull’s team lost an unbeaten record As the win-loss records of all the been an offensive line coach and defen- after a player hit the wrong ball. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times teams were announced, and the many sive coordinator for most of that time. MORE TOP FIVES BEING GREETED BY HIS TEAMMATES…Blue Devil senior Tom Ricciuti, left, is greeted by Mike Murray, center, and conference, county and sectional cham- Gorski (1972-82, 1994-2005) worked There have been many great athletic Alex Zierler, along with the rest of the team after slamming a two-run homer in the fourth inning. pionships told, you knew that Westfield with quarterbacks and defensive backs. families at WHS over the years, and was still Westfield, still a team that FREQUENT FLYER here, arguably, are the best of the best. wins much more often than it loses, and Back in 1963, one of the all-time 1. Jackson. Tom (’72), Mark (’73), is good in just about every varsity sport. great instrumentals was “Wild Week- Mary (’75), Eileen (’76), Paul (’79), Blue Devils Score 4 in 6th, Stop Raider Nine, 7-5 And then came the scholarship awards, end” by the Buffalo-based (Rockin’) Dave (’82). 17 of them. And you listened to the Rebels, 135 seconds of the best guitar- 3. Byrne. Fred (’67), Paul (’69), Bob CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 accomplishments of the winners, and sax-drums rockin’ you ever heard. It’s (’72), John (’79), Billy (’83). out two and hitting a batter. Brandon correcting my mistakes and it came to relieve Schurig. The next two Raid- your mind sort of staggered at what pretty certain that they didn’t have Mike 2. Goski. Joe (’66), Tim (’73), Rich Cuba followed with four innings of through this time,” explained Ander- ers made outs and Adam Perez these talented kids are able to do, given Murray’s upcoming weekend in mind (’76), Karen (’78), Paul (’84). Note: shutout ball, allowing four hits and son. “They (Raiders) are a good team. bounced a bad-hop single to load the that they are working within the same when they put it out on a Swan label 45. Ken (’64) was comparable to Tim in three walks while fanning three. Joe Their record doesn’t show how good basketball, but did not play at WHS. bases. James Dinizo, who singled in 24-hour day, 7-day week restraints that But this is the WHS senior catcher’s Schurig faced three batters in the sev- they really are. They play us tough the first inning, got an easy RBI with we all have. weekend itinerary: Fly out to Milwau- 4. Taylor-Tourtellotte. Percy (’14), enth and Pete Antonelli finished the (One downer note: it seemed like, kee tomorrow for a special pre-draft Bill (’40), Marcie (’66), Billy (’72), every game and, luckily, we came a walk then Antonelli extinguished for the second year in a row, between tryout with the Brewers, then fly back and then Marcie’s kids, the Tourtellotte inning to pick up the save. through in this one.” the threat with a ground out to sec- 25 and 33 percent of the seniors whose to Westfield for the prom, then fly out sisters, Amy (’91), Stacey (’93) and Raider John Mineo pitched a one- In the seventh, Kolb clouted a lead- ond. night it was to be honored chose not to to Albuquerque, N.M., to play in the Lexi (’95). hit shutout for the first three innings, off homer. Joe Cepparulo and Ferrara Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 030 000 2 5 attend the dinner.) prestigious All-American High School 5. (tie) Cognetti. Too many to name, yielded the two-run homer to Ricciuti received walks and Antonelli came in Westfield 000 214 x 7 This year’s scholarship winners (and All-Star Game. (One of his potential but it started with Chris (’89) and is still in the fourth, gave up a run in the fifth, their colleges) were: Meg Driscoll teammates there is 19-year-old left- going strong with twins Christina and then ran into trouble in the sixth be- (Manhattan), Pat Daurio (Princeton), handed pitcher Danny Almonte, the Catherine (’08). fore being relieved by Dave Belford. Tom Taylor (Jersey City University), famous Bronx Little Leaguer of sev- 5. (tie) McCoy. Bob (’37), Steve Three Raiders tapped the plate in Andrew Shaffer (Maryland), Jessica eral years back.) (’65), Tom (’67), and Ken Welch (’50, the top of the second. Kolb singled, Bender (Connecticut College), Joanne More on the baseball, softball and uncle to Steve and Tom). Matt Ferrara took it on the back and Matthew (Boston College), Sal lacrosse seasons in next week’s Den. Honorable mention: Duelks, Weber drilled his RBI double to left. Esposito (Scranton), Rich Scialabba TENNIS UPDATE Gottlick, Harbaugh, Hearon-Isabella, Bell followed with a two-run double (Penn State), Jimmy Arbes (Rutgers), A wonderful 23-3 season came to a McGinley, Monninger, Morash, Mor- to left. Matt Kamel (Boston University), stunning end for WHS’s young and ris, Mueller, Wilson. After Ricciuti’s homer in the fourth Lauren Sinnenberg (Williams), Kris talented tennis team last week when it PUMP IT UP made the score 3-2, Olsen led off the Kagen (American), Mike Murray came up short against Bridgewater- After pumping my own gas for the fifth with a single, advanced to sec- (Wake Forest), Amy Santoriello (Michi- Raritan 3-2 in the North Section 2 last 25 or so years while living in Bucks ond on a wild pitch, slipped into third gan), Lisa Aliche (Temple), Kris Group 4 final at Plainfield. It was stun- County, Pa., I get a laugh out of New on Jayshawn King’s bunt single and Fietkiewicz (Franklin & Marshall) and ning not because Bridgewater isn’t a Jerseyans who were so vehemently scored on Ellis’ single to left. In the Jeff Perrella (William & Mary). really, really good team — it went on to against Gov. Corzine’s proposed pump- sixth, Alex Zierler walked, Anderson WASH YOUR CAR(S)! stun Cherry Hill East and West Windsor- your-gas thing in NJ. I would rather run whacked his two-run shot and Olsen Jennifer Lane, a senior at WHS, has Plainsboro South to win the Group 4 out of gas trying to get to a Pennsylva- followed with a triple. Belford re- come up with a great way to help honor title — but because WHS had handled nia station to pump my own than stop at lieved Mineo, got the next two batters the memory of her classmate and friend the Panthers 4-1 earlier in the season. a station in New Jersey and have it out but yielded RBI singles to Ellis Greta Schoenemann, who was killed in Kevin Shallcross at first singles and pumped for me. (And that has actually a freak accident at the high school dur- the second doubles team of Lee happened twice.) and Mike Diaz that gave the Blue ing their freshman year. Greta’s family Bernstein and Matt Gralla were domi- The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Devils a 7-3 lead. annually presents a scholarship in honor nating against Bridgewater. Unfortu- in The Westfield Leader during the scho- “My first two at bats, I really wasn’t waiting back on the ball. He threw me of Greta, a soccer player whose older nately, the Panthers dominated Ravi lastic sports season. Contact us with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sister Heidi (swimming) and brother Netravali and James Chu at second and comments, suggestions, story ideas or a hanging curve ball my first at bat CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE COACH…Raider Chris Kolb is greeted by Erik (soccer) were WHS captains. Jen- third singles. That brought it all down trivia questions at [email protected]. and I popped up. He threw me the Head Coach Tom Baylock after blasting a solo homer in the seventh inning. Kolb nifer and a large group of friends will be to first doubles, where two of the state’s Go Devils! same thing that time, I have been went 4-for-4 on the afternoon.

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Awnings Galore 3 4 ACI 2 6 0 But until Gatto can figure out how to Al Feigenbaum, Joe Massimino and Sports Medicine 2 6 0 SMC 2 5 Brian McDermott cracked three hits Trinity Electric 1 7 0 overcome Cepp’s magical chants, they 50+ DIVISION B: will simply be the pretenders. each. B DIVISION: TEAM W L T L&G 22, Promptcare 6 TEAM W L T Hocus Pocus awoke from their Promptcare 4 2 1 Cepp’s Vets 7 1 0 coma to resurrect themselves from Union Center Nat. Bank 3 4 0 Brian Williams (4 hits), Larry DJ’s Limousine 4 1 0 the geriatric league and the Family Associated Auto Parts 3 4 0 Berra, Steve Ferro, Keith Gibbons, Sofa Kings 5 2 0 Northwestern Mutual 3 3 1 and Karl Grossmann all with three Investors find themselves in familiar The Office 0 7 0 Delasal 3 5 0 territory nestled at the bottom. T&J’s hits led L&G. The Williams brothers T&J’s 2 4 1 SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: (Brian and Tony) each crushed home Hocus Pocus 2 3 0 look decent on paper. TEAM W L Mortarulo Masonry 2 5 0 A DIVISION: IL Giardino’s Ristorante 6 1 runs. Family Investors 1 5 1 Trinity Electric finally took one Creative Industries 6 1 Northwestern 9, UCNB 5 LA Law 2 5 The Insurers scored three in the Not only was the “bump week” an on the plus side as Defouw and Legg Mason 0 7 opportunity to shuffle the deck, it Kuchar cannot bring back the inten- top of the seventh. In the bottom of also inspired the bottom to rise from sity of years past teams like JJ Rock- AWARD RECIPIENT…Westfield High School (WHS) senior Jeff Perrella re- L&G 7, Antone’s Pub 5 the inning, the Bankers loaded the the ashes. At the end of the week, no ers. Rumor has it that Kuchar hit a cently received the Walter A. Gardell Award presented by the Union County The difference was a three-run bases, but were eventually shut down. Interscholastic Athletic Association. The award is given to one high school boy in home run by Tony Williams, the L&G Associated Auto 7, The Office 4 one was undefeated, and no one was ball that landed closer to the Jade Union County who has been recognized as the Scholar-Athlete for 2005-2006. This winless. The winless went 3-1 while Isle than Farley Avenue the other clean-up hitter. Bob Moffitt was the winning is the first time that a student from WHS has been recognized. Pictured, left to pitcher. the undefeated teams went 1-3. The night, only to be caught by one of right, are: Coach Jack Martin, Jeff Perrella, Gary Kehler and Coach Chris D&K Associates 20, Awnings Ga- international rule was used in the first Bernardo’s young buck outfielders. Tefelski. Perrella has also received the Brian Piccolo Award presented by UNICO lore 5 Creative Industries 14, Il game of a doubleheader by starting Dunellen Hotel has seen a new National District X for the 2006 WHS Scholar Athlete. While pitcher Tony Falzone was Giardino’s 12 the extra inning with a runner on resurgence after some early season silencing the potent bats of Awnings, Creative came back from a 9-3 second. blues, and caught the floundering D&K received three hits apiece from deficit and received three hits each B DIVISION: ACI contingent flatfooted. But the Jay Cook Helps MSU Qualify Cliff DeAnna, Bob DeBellis, Joe from Ray Cozzarelli, Bill Dougherty, Mortarulo’s swept the hapless games of the night went to the battle Massimino, Gerard McDermott, Phil Karl Grossmann, Nick Lehotsky and Delasal squad, presently mired in of the Titans on top of the A, with Spinelli and Paul Taeschler. Rich Vitaliano. mediocrity. Ed Novy must have Investors Savings Bank flexing their For Division 3 World Series Promptcare 9, The Office 7 LA Law 22, Legg Mason 15 wanted to jump off a bridge after Art muscles, only to see them walk out Former Westfield High School (NJAC). After falling to TCNJ in the Al Brown and Oscar Harrison The slugfest produced 48 hits, 26 Schmidt took him deep for a dramatic of the park with their tail between graduate, Jay Cook, senior captain of championship tiebreaker, MS re- blasted homeruns to provide the by the winners who received three game-ending home run as the Ma- their legs after dropping two to the Montclair State University (MSU) ceived an at-large invitation for the power for the winners. Promptcare’s hits apiece from Walt Englehardt, sons took a double header for the first Deegan Roofing. Mike Cornaccia baseball team, helped his team finish NCAA Division 3 tournament. Brown and Charles Lehman had three Butch Ernst, Bob Grant and Tony time since the Post Office was in the came to watch a few innings, and the regular season tied for first place TCNJ, Montclair, Kean University hits apiece. Orlando. Legg Mason’s Lionel league. had to take a bath in tick spray trying with The College of New Jersey and Rowan University, all in the Northwestern Mutual 15, Associ- Genello finished with a grand-slam Cepp’s Vets and DJ’s split at the top to find the 12 balls that went over the (TCNJ) and William Patterson in the NJAC, qualified. TCNJ, Montclair ated Auto Parts 8 home run, a three-run home run and of the B’s, making the season final fence for home runs. New Jersey Athletic Conference and Kean were sent to the Mid-Atlan- The Insurers exploded for 27 hits seven RBI. tic Regional tournament held in and were led by Dennis Baker, Bob Creative Industries 11, Legg Ma- Boyertown, PA, and Rowan was Bierman, Wayne Morse, Pete Osborn son 6 placed in the Southern Region, where and Rich Polonitza with three hits Creative produced 21 hits and were they lost to North Carolina Wesleyan apiece. George Gonzales provided led by Nick Lehotsky (4 hits) and College in the final championship outstanding defense to thwart two Karl Grossmann (3 hits). round. rallies. IL Giardino’s 15, LA Law 8 Montclair lost its first game, but Antone’s Pub 9, Awnings Galore 5 SMC 22, UCNB 7 went on to sweep the losers’ bracket Don Pencinger provided the pitch- in four straight games. Montclair then ing, and Don Montefusco (HR, 4 WF Area Y to Offer defeated TCNJ, 2-1 and 7-1, to ad- hits) and Bob D’Meo (3 hits) pro- vance to the NCAA Division 3 Col- duced most of the offense for Men’s Hoops League Antone’s. lege World Series. The Westfield Area Y will of- As team captain, Cook had the op- fer an in-house men’s summer portunity to showcase his talents as a WF PAL Announces basketball league for ages 18-30 gifted baseball player and as a human and ages 30 and up. The league being. 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St. Luke 2 0 1.000 St. Luke 20, St. Blaise 6 St. Joseph 3 1 .750 St. Luke’s “King George” Gracia, St. Aloysius 1 1 .500 Kevin Woodring, Karl Grossmann and St. Mark 1 1 .500 St. Jude 1 1 .500 Larry Szenyi had three hits apiece. Because of the color of their shirts BIG SPLASH AT MACCABI GAMES...Ten athletes from the JCC of Central NJ St. Joseph 15, St. Anthony 7 competed in the Junior Maccabi Games and earned 19 medals. this year, St. Blaise has been referred Brian Mahoney (HR) and Stan to as “Tommy and the Limelights”. Grausso (3 RBI) led the Joey’s. Limelighters Dave Hill, Marty Anthony’s Scott Curtis slugged a Bernstein, Tony Giannaci and Kelly JCC Athletes Make Big Splash three-run homer. BIG WINNERS…The Scotch Plains Fanwood Travel Baseball U9 team won, 23- Larson had two hits each. 11, over Hopatcong and 18-7 over Bloomfield Southern to up its record to 6-2. St. Jude 15, St. Blaise 9 St. Anthony 23, St. Jude 9 At the Junior Maccabi Games Tony Perfilio’s Judies rallied from Eleven players for St. Anthony had an eight-run deficit. Tommy Maher a multi-hit game, including two hom- SCOTCH PLAINS – The 10 young ketball, soccer, chess and more — for (2-for-2, 2 RBI) and John Chupko (3- ers by Scott Curtis (5 RBI) and one UC HS Rugby Boys Defeat athletes from the JCC of Central NJ delegations of Jewish pre-teen ath- run 2B) were the unlikely heroes. homer by Walt Patrylo (4 RBI). For who competed at the Junior Maccabi letes. The 2006 Junior Maccabi Sherwin’s band was led by Mr. Hills’s St. Jude, Al Rezza had four hits, and Games in Philadelphia made a huge Games in Philadelphia welcomed 513 three hits (HR) and Nick Gianacci’s Jim Hoelzel and Pat Luongo each had Westport in Challenge Match impact on the competition, bringing athletes from 17 east coast-based del- three hits. three hits. egations. The Union County Rugby Football team tied St Peter’s U15 team, 10-10, home 19 medals — 7 gold, 6 silver St. Luke 11, St. Nicholas 4 St. Stephen 8, St. Joseph 6 Club High School boy’s A team fin- and the B-side beat Staples B, 22-10. and 6 bronze. The JCC delegation — who com- Kevin Woodring (3 hits, HR) and Svelte Neal LaStrange made a nifty peted in chess as well as swimming ished the regular season with a, 7-3, Scoring for the U15 team were Brian The 10 young athletes included: Benne Lobrace and Marty Marks each grab to thwart the Joey’s rally. For St. win over D1 Staples High School, of Emmons (one try) and Sean Moran Hannah Bass, Adam Bransky, Ben- — was headed by Joanne McKeown tripled for the Lukies. St. Nick’s Glen Stephen, Keith Middleton, Lou and Jonathan Bransky. For more in- Westport, CT in the D2 vs D1 Chal- (one conversion and one penalty kick). jamin Fechtner, Kimberly Hoffman, Walz and Jim Reilly had three hits Baestriere and Pat Enright each had lenge Match. In a hard-fought defen- The B-side got points from Ben Benjamin Kaminoff, Danielle formation about the Junior Maccabi apiece. two hits. Joes’ Mike Stiller, Brian Games or their sister games, the sive struggle, the home side earned “Frenchy” Aussie, Emmons, Jimmy Lipschutz, Allison McBrearty, St. Anne 11, St. Aloysius 7 Williams and Scott Smith had two the right to move up to D1 next spring. Thayer and Dave Schaffer who scored Samantha Meltzer, Daniel Pesin, and Maccabi Games for Jewish teens ages The Annies had 20 hits (18 singles) hits each. 13-16, please contact Joanne at Although the first half was score- a try and Moran who added one con- Dara Tucker. with Art Hobble and Steve Pirella St. Joseph 19, St. Anne 14 less, both teams threatened to score version. The Junior Maccabi Games are a [email protected] or (908) 889- smacking three hits each. Aloysius’ St Joseph led 13-5 after five, then 8800 ext. 208. but each defense stopped all chances. For more information regarding the series of competitions of various stars were Tommy McGall, Bobby St. Anne erupted for nine runs to take Staples scored first in the second half Union County Rugby Football Club, sports — including swimming, bas- The JCC of Central New Jersey is Guy and Chris Meehan with Weichertthree a one-run lead. St. Joe tacked on six in located at 1391 Martine Avenue in on a penalty kick to take a 3-0 lead. its men’s and high school team or hits each. the seventh. Mike Stiller (3 hits, 3 With 15 minutes left to play, UCRFC their summer youth flag rugby pro- Scotch Plains. The JCC of Central NJ St. Mark 12, St. Stephen 6 runs), Brian Williams (4 hits, 3 runs, See it all on the Web! is a constituent agency of the United mounted an overpowering attack. The gram, please contact Chris Clark at Dennis Vuono rocked a monster 3 RBI), Scott Smith (3 runs, 3 RBI), pressure paid off as prop J.T. 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PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD LET IT RIP TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWN OF WESTFIELD INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID PLANNING BOARD INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals will be received by the Youth Sports Activities Sealed proposals will be received by the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Sealed proposals will be received by the Planning Board meeting of the Township bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- of Scotch Plains held on May 22, 2006, the Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at Require Civil Behavior Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Board adopted the Resolution denying 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, July 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, June Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at the Minor Subdivision application of North- 10, 2006, for the By FRED LECOMTE 12, 2006, for the 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, June east Developers, Inc. for 1925 Lake Av- 19, for the enue, Block 12902, Lot 14 with bulk and “2006 FURNISHING AND DE- It’s not shocking that just a few ever stop? “PROPOSED SANITARY planning variances. LIVERY OF PUBLIC WORKS weeks ago, I was made aware of an Discipline, responsibility and re- SEWER REPLACEMENT AT “2006 IMPROVEMENT OF The file pertaining to this application is in EQUIPMENT CONSISTING TERRACE PLACE IN THE SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET the Office of the Planning Board and avail- OF A HEAVY-DUTY ROLL- incident between children and par- spect starts at home. They don’t like TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW IN THE TOWN OF able for public inspection during regular OFF CONTAINER TRUCK”, ents that turned ugly at a girls’ soft- anyone else disciplining their child, JERSEY”. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. office hours. more specifically defined as follows: ball game at Park Middle School in yet they hardly do it themselves, if at The work under this Proposal includes The work under this Proposal includes Barbara Horev Item 1 - HEAVY-DUTY ROLL-OFF Scotch Plains. It was actually encour- all. Home is where to get some of the furnishing of all labor, materials and the furnishing of all labor, materials and Secretary to the Planning Board CONTAINER TRUCK WITH (1)-30 YARD aging, however, to learn that one of these problems settled. At what age equipment necessary to complete the work equipment necessary to complete the work 1 T - 6/1/06, The Times Fee: $15.81 CAPACITY CONTAINER as shown on the Contract Drawings and as shown on the Contract Drawings and the parents stepped up and took con- do we make our young people aware Proposals shall be in writing on the forms trol of a situation. Unfortunately, but of the fact that there is always a re- described in the Contract Specifications, described in the Contract Specifications, PUBLIC NOTICE furnished and must be delivered at the and Proposals shall be in accordance with and Proposals shall be in accordance with place and before the hour above men- not surprisingly, the incident turned ward and/or a consequence to certain such Drawings and Specifications and the such Drawings and Specifications and the TOWN OF WESTFIELD tioned, and must be accompanied by a violent and one man was arrested. behavior? Most of us have watched terms proposed in the Contract. The pro- terms proposed in the Contract. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT certified check or bid bond payable to the According to the e-mail, a finger was the decline in personal responsibility posed project is intended to replace ap- The major items of work under this con- Town of Westfield, in the amount of two The Board of Adjustment of the Town of proximately 300 linear feet of existing 8 tract include, but are not limited to, the hundred dollars ($200.00) to insure ex- also pointed at a member of the Scotch and the increase in student crime, Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- inch sanitary sewer line, and re-connect following in estimated quantities: ecution of the contract. Plains Police Department alleging his lack of respect for rules, as well as for day, June 12, 2006 in the Council Cham- sanitary sewer laterals for 8 lots currently 1,500 linear feet of Granite Block Curb- Bidders must be in compliance with all bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East non-concern. Unfortunately, this is authority. Wake up parents, and help tied into the existing system. The major ing provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at your child be an asset to society in- items of work under this contract will in- 325 cubic yards of Roadway Excavation supplement to the law against discrimina- just another example of how kids 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- clude, but will not be limited to, the follow- 13,000 square yards of Profile Milling tion (Affirmative Action). refuse to listen to an adult and parents stead of a criminal in prison. ing appeal for variance(s) from the re- ing in estimated quantities: 425 tons of 4 inch thick Bituminous Con- All bidders must submit with their bid taking exception and getting totally Athletic events are learning expe- quirements of the Westfield Land Use 300 linear feet - 8 inch PVC Sanitary crete Stabilized Base Course a copy of their New Jersey Business Ordinance. out of control. This type of behavior riences for young athletes. Attending Sewer 1,500 tons of 2 inch thick Bituminous Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- has gone way too far. Just look at our a contest is a privilege to observe 8 Each - 4 inch PVC Sanitary Lateral Concrete Surface Course S.T. Ellis, LLC, 153 Mountain Avenue, mit proof of registration will disqualify Connections 50 square yards Bituminous Concrete Block 2405, Lot 13 the bid. society – athletic skills, not a license to ver- 1 Unit - Manholes Driveway Repair Applicant is seeking site plan approval Specifications may be reviewed or pro- - Musicians who can’t utter a com- bally assault others or be generally The successful bidder shall start con- 975 square feet of 4 inch thick Concrete to extend the residential portion of an cured at the office of the Town Engineer, plete sentence without cursing some- obnoxious. Moreover, learn the rules struction ten (10) days after notice of award Walk existing non-confirming mixed use (resi- Public Works Center, 959 North Avenue one or explicitly describing sex. of the sport so that you may under- of Contract is given, and shall complete all Proposals shall be in writing on the forms dential & retail) building. Applicant pro- West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor work within forty-five (45) calendar days furnished and must be delivered at the poses to remove an existing detached and Council reserve the right to reject any - Violence and foul language in stand and appreciate why certain situ- after notice to proceed. place and before the hour above men- garage and both remove and add pave- bid, and to waive any informality in any bid, movies and TV. ations take place; therefore, you are All bidders must submit with their bid tioned, and must be accompanied by a ment to reconfigure the parking area. if in the interest of the Town, it is deemed - Brawls between professional ath- less likely to criticize officials, play- a copy of their New Jersey Business certified check or bid bond payable to the Applicant proposes to construct a two- advisable to do so. letes and inebriated “fans.” ers or coaches. Shame on those who Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at family addition to the single residential use KENNETH B. MARSH mit proof of registration will disqualify least ten percent (10%) of the base amount portion of the building. Applicant seeks TOWN ENGINEER - Brawls between little leaguers, want to blame it on coaches and offi- the bid. of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor variances from the following sections of 1 T - 6/1/06, The Leader Fee: $39.27 parents and coaches. When will it cials that have given their time to Proposals shall be in writing on the forms more than $20,000.00. Each bid must the Land Use Ordinance: provide sports activities. Refrain from furnished and must be delivered at the also be accompanied by a Surety Com- LIST OF NEW C.40:55D-70c and d PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE taunting or making any derogatory place and before the hour above men- pany Certificate stating that said Surety VARIANCES REQUIRED: BOROUGH OF FANWOOD tioned, and must be accompanied by a company will provide the bidder with the Section 11.11A of the Land Use remarks during the game that causes certified check or bid bond payable to the required Performance bond in the full Oridinance. Ordinance required that one NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, violent action towards officials and Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collu- & two family dwellings are allowed, retail/ ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS spectators, which are becoming com- least ten percent (10%) of the base amount sion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualifica- mixed use is prohibited. Retail and resi- Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the monplace in today’s society and of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor tion Statement, Statement of Ownership, dential is present and proposed. Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on WEDNESDAY, JUNE more than $20,000.00. Each bid must on the forms included in and explained in Secton 11.11E5 of the Land Use Ordi- sports. Realize there would be no 7, 2006 in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North also be accompanied by a Surety Com- the contract documents. nance requires a front yard setback of 40 game without them. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time pany Certificate stating that said Surety All bidders must submit with their bid feet. 21 feet is proposed. and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels Recognize and show appreciation company will provide the bidder with the a copy of their New Jersey Business Section 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi- of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each for an outstanding play by either team. required Performance bond in the full Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- nance. Ordinance requires a maximum respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collu- mit proof of registration will disqualify allowable coverage for buildings of 20%. Remember, you are at a contest to against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. As computed sion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualifica- the bid. 20.3% is proposed. support and yell for your team and to to the 7th day of June 2006. tion Statement, Statement of Ownership, Bidders are required to comply with the Section 11.11E7 of the Land Use Ordi- Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of enjoy the skill and competition, not to on the forms included in and explained in requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. nance. Ordinance requires a minimum municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, intimidate or ridicule the other team the contract documents. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- rear yard setback of 35 feet. The pro- together with interest and costs to the date of sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest Bidders must be in compliance with all men the prevailing wage rates promul- posed addition is set back only 31 feet and its fans. Be a positive behavior rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 gated by the New Jersey State Depart- from one of the rear lot lines. role model through your own actions the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other supplement to the law against discrimina- ment of Labor and Industry for this project, Section 17.07 of the Land Use Ordi- method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. and by censuring those around you at tion (Affirmative Action) and must pay copies of which are on file in the Office of nance. Ordinance requires that curbing be Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the events where behavior is unbecom- workmen the prevailing wage rates pro- the Town engineer. provided for the parking area. No curbing Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart- Plans and specifications may be seen or is proposed. ing. Good sports are winners and At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property ment of Labor and Industry for this project, procured at the office of the Town Engi- N.J. Residential Site Improvement Stan- sportsmanship is everyone’s respon- with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money copies of which are on file in the Office of neer, Public Works Center, 959 North dards at N.J.A.C. 5:21-4.15 requires that order. sibility. If you cannot act responsibly, the Town engineer. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The parking spaces be at least 9 feet wide. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act stay at home! Plans and specifications may be seen or non-refundable cost of contract documents Also, N.J.A.C. 5:21-4.14 states that two- (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et procured ($50.00) at the office of the Town is $75.00 made payable to the Town of car garage and driveway combination have seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North Westfield, which must be paid in cash or a width of at least 20 feet. The proposed municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser First Baptist Singles Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The certified check. The Mayor and Council garage parking has a width of only 16 feet who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Mayor and Council reserve the right to reserve the right to reject any bid, and to 9 inches for 2 spaces or an average width In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the reject any bid, and to waive any informality waive any informality in any bid, if in the of 8 feet 4-1/2 inches per space. Post June Meetings in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it interest of the Town, it is deemed advis- Tax Collector should be notified immediately. WESTFIELD – The singles group is deemed advisable to do so. able to do so. Variances, waivers or exceptions from The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: certain site plan details or relief from re- for widowed, divorced or never-mar- Kenneth B. Marsh Kenneth B. Marsh BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE quirements may be sought as appropri- ried individuals at the First Baptist Town Engineer Town Engineer 26 51 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 2,657.62 ate. 1 T - 6/1/06, The Leader Fee: $68.34 1 T - 6/1/06, The Leader Fee: $67.32 27 60 Clark, Charles & Jill 162 Farley Avenue $ 5,270.08 Church of Westfield will meet on Sun- Plans and application are on file in the 46 10 Sheppard, Carol & Wm. 225 Tillotson Road $ 5,180.87 days, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, at 9 a.m. office of the Town Engineer, 959 North 55 10 SJF Real Estate Holding 65 South Avenue $ 2,659.97 Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Coffee, cake and bagels will be 56 9 Printing & Holding of may be seen Monday through Friday from served. A $2 donation is requested Fanwood 74 South Avenue $ 16,895.56 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 64 11 Mehta Family LLC 36 South Martine Ave $ 3,072.08 and all are welcome. The non-de- WO TELLAR GENTS Arthur P. Attenasio, Esquire T S A 66 2 Seaboard Associates 265 South Avenue $ 7,237.21 nominational group also takes part in Attorney for the Applicant, 66 3 Seaboard Associates 275 South Avenue $ 6,987.88 S.T. Ellis, LLC winter movie nights, picnics and holi- 75 14 Van Brunt, Alan 465 North Avenue $ 2,585.43 Arthur Attenasio, LLC day get-togethers. 77 27.02 Hoffman, Richard & Helen 1034 Hetfield Avenue $ 403.60 324 East Broad Street Representing the Burgdorff Philosophy of 116 75.01 Terry, Janet 4 Saville Row $ 5,214.33 The First Baptist Church is located P.O. Box 490 at 170 Elm Street. For more informa- “Anticipating the needs of our clients Westfield, New Jersey 07091-0490 Colleen M. Huehn (908) 233-6013 Collector of Taxes tion, please call Lil at (908) 889-4751 and exceeding their expectations... every time.” 1 T- 6/1/06, The Leader Fee: $62.22 4 T - 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/06, The Times Fee: $326.40 or Ed at (908) 232-4159.

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Tales From Thailand With the Peace Corps Society Members to Relate PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD

By MARY LORRAINE SNAUFFER students in Thailand. a light pink skirt adorned with shim- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in order to sup- Editor’s Note: Mary Snauffer is It takes a while to get used to, what mers and doilies (another gift). Their ‘Brush With History’ port digital wireless telephone service in serving a two-year assignment with my Western eyes deem as, the many the Westfield area, Verizon Wireless (the “OK, put on.” I obey, awkwardly. WESTFIELD – “My Brush With Wednesday Luncheon at noon on June “wireless carrier”) proposes to install a set the Peace Corps in Thailand. She is contradictions of Thai culture. In Thai She grins. “Good. OK. Bye-bye. History” will be the topic at the 7 at B.G. Fields Restaurant, located at of antennas and associated equipment on writing a first-hand account of her “rip-roi” means to dress nicely. It is Brush your hair.” She walks out the Westfield Historical Society’s First 560 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. a building located at 241 North Avenue experiences in this column for The much more than a word though it’s a door and leaves me standing there According to Program Chairman West, Block 3103, Lot 9, Town of Westfield, Westfield Leader and The Scotch way of life. half awake and dazed looking like a Bob Miller, Historical Society mem- Union County, New Jersey. Antennas will Plains-Fanwood Times. Her columns be located on the top of the existing 48.1- This school is basically falling deranged crossing guard. More Education News bers will present this program them- foot high elevator bulkhead on the roof of appear periodically. down and the students are often left Today at school I have never gotten selves. He is inviting all members of the existing building. The top of the pro- On the other side of the world, in unattended for long periods of time as many, “Mary, you are so beautiful,” the society who have participated in posed antenna screening is 56.7-foot Westfield, summer is just around the with nothing at all to do. It’s almost as comments in my life. I’m beaming. I above ground level. The associated equip- Behr Sisters Tara and or witnessed an historic event to re- ment will be on the roof of the existing corner. Students and teachers alike if it is more important for teachers to look like an idiot but I feel like a million late their “brush with history” at the 36.2-foot building, and will be finished to are counting down the days in a fren- socialize with one another, to build bucks. The teachers like me a lot more Katie Receive Degrees luncheon. Interested individuals are match the existing building façade. zied anticipation that I remember well. relationships, rather than to teach the than usual. During school time we sit asked to call him at (908) 233-6360 The wireless carrier is seeking com- Here in Thailand, it’s quite the op- students. ments from all interested persons on the around making jokes and laughing, sip- WESTFIELD – Tara Behr, daugh- so that they may be included and installation’s impact on historic properties, posite. Last week was the first day of And to build relationships you need ping coffee the students had poured for ter of Jack and Eileen Behr of scheduled in the program. defined as properties included in or eli- school. The month of April and most to show respect for one another and to us earlier and munching on finger ba- Westfield, was awarded a Bachelor Historic events may include having gible for inclusion in the National Register of May is summer break. show respect here you need to dress nanas and durin fruit. I feel like I have of Science Degree in Nursing at the witnessed such milestones as the Gi- of Historic Places. Comments from the I’m actually writing this on an old “rip-roi.” public are requested as part of the review just been accepted into the club. I am 130th commencement of Boston Col- ants’ and Dodgers’ battle in the pen- of this project before the Federal Commu- notebook inside an empty classroom “Mary, yesterday you did not look careful not to spill coffee on my neon lege on May 22. nant race at the Polo Grounds on Oc- nications Commission (“FCC”) under Sec- at the school. I’m sitting on a hard beautiful,” an older Thai friend told button up and for a quick, fleeting mo- Approximately 3,000 graduates tober 3, 1951, when Bobby Thomson tion 106 of the National Historic Preserva- wooden chair swatting flies. There is me. “I saw you at market and you ment I wonder where in the world all of received degrees. Tara participated in hit the home run known as “The Shot tion Act (16 U.S.C. 470f), the rules of the a mangy stray cat licking herself in were wearing red skirt and white shirt. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation our students could be. Overlook Hospital’s Professional Heard Round the World” or a disaster (36 C.F.R. Part 800), the Nationwide Pro- the corner. Out the open, unscreened Not beautiful. Understand?” I smiled Development Program and will be such as the Challenger explosion. grammatic Agreement on Collocation of windows I see palm trees providing and nodded. “Mary, you have to be working as a registered nurse on the These events could have lasted just an Wireless Antennas adopted March 7, 2005, slight shade to a row of shanty houses. rip-roi.” I told her yes, I know. I Ashley Tate Achieves oncology unit of the hospital. instant or continued for a day or more. and the FCC’s environmental rules (47 Behind those are mountains with decided not to go into how I thought Her sister, Katie, received her C.F.R. Part I, Subpart 1). Manhattan Dean’s List A telephone committee of the soci- Please submit all comments or requests heavy rain clouds hanging above. I was dressing formally. master’s degree in public policy on ety will contact regular attendees of for additional information about this project When I told the son of the family I This morning at 6:30 a.m., I hear WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Ashley May 15 from Duke University. Katie the luncheon to verify their reserva- to ARCH2, Inc., 16 Wernik Place, often eat dinner with that in America yelling through my window. “Mary, Tate achieved the Dean’s List at Man- was awarded a Presidential Manage- tions. Space permitting, others may Metuchen, New Jersey 08840, or elec- students wear basically whatever they Mary, what are you doing?” It is the hattan College during the 2006 spring tronically to [email protected] by [30 ment Fellowship and has accepted a attend the luncheon as well. Those days from publication]. Any questions, want to school he and the entire fam- woman and she is looking down at me semester. Ashley graduated from position with the Federal Govern- interested are asked to call (908) 233- call Ms. Nancy L. Zerbe at 732-906-5669. ily gasped. “Ah-ri-ga-di?” the mother in my bed. I’d like to ask her what it Westfield High School in 2003 and ment in Washington D.C. 2930 by noon on Monday, June 5. 1 T - 6/1/06, The Leader Fee: $35.70 repeated in a mixture of disbelief and looks like I’m doing but instead I get will begin her senior year at Manhat- horror. Yes, I said, they can wear up and let her in. She walks quickly tan this fall. She studies English and “whatever.” into my bedroom and picks out my has served for two years as submis- Here, long calf length blue skirts outfit for the day. A neon orange over- sions editor for the school’s literary and white blouses for the girls, brown sized button up shirt with seemingly journal, Manhattan Magazine. 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A Quiet Community Evolves Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bob Maisano, who arranged for MOUNTAINSIDE— The Master the donation of glass and crystal gifts By BROOKS CRANDALL stately Victorian house. I found the Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden at from a Millburn antique store, ex- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times remnants of the foundation several the Trailside Nature and Science Cen- plained that the profits from the an- Editor’s Note: This is the final part paces back from the pond. It must ter in Mountainside was bustling with nual spring fair and plant sale go of a four-part series on the history of have been one of the most fabulous activity during the recent annual toward buying seeds and other mate- Scotch Plains. spots for a house that a nature lover Spring Garden Fair and Plant Sale. rials for the vegetable gardens that One of the most interesting things can imagine. Attendees came well prepared, are grown for charity. I learned was that Scotch Plains was Foundations of the buildings mak- ready to fill their own wagons and “Last year, we donated 1,597 really the plains. There was not the ing up Seeley’s Mill line the Green wheeled carts with gardening pur- pounds of vegetables to local food abundance of trees that you see today Brook. chases. banks,” Mr. Maisano said. across the town, or even on the Master Gardeners’ volunteers pro- Volunteer Louis Stiglitz said he was Watchung Mountains. The Watchung A Landmark Lost vided tours of their nine demonstra- pleased with the large turnout of people Mountains stood proudly over the A great architectural treasure was Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion gardens and were on hand to at the fair, despite some intermittent plains, stretching all the way to the lost in town when School #1 burned ROCKING AGAINST CANCER…Who Invited You? plays one of its original answer questions. rain showers. He spent his time work- Raritan Bay. down in 1974. The most famous de- pieces at the Second Annual Rock Against Cancer event, held at Westfield High The grounds showcased numerous ing with children, helping them plant In most of the town, there is still the sign firm in this country’s history, School last Friday. annuals, perennials, houseplants, ori- marigolds to take home and even ad- abundance of fauna. I have seen sev- McKim, Mead, and White designed ental grasses, vegetables, and herbs. vising them on how to pinch the “dead eral wild turkeys on Cooper Road and the school, and it was symbolic of the Soil test kits were available along heads” off the flowers so that more a fox just a month ago looking as if he prominence of a proud community. WF High School Events with information on a variety of gar- would bloom. Children also enjoyed was a few minutes late for class head- Charles McKim, William Rutherford den pests, such as the Asian having their faces painted and making ing for Coles Elementary School. Mead and Stanford White also de- Longhorned Beetle, which destroys peanut butter bird feeders. After a deer fender bender and having signed the Boston Public Library, the Raise Money for Charities trees. The Garden Fair and Plant Sale are the deer treat my flowers like a blue- Mead Library (NYC), the University By DON WILLIAMS band, made up of WHS freshmen and Various tables offered handcrafted held annually on the first Sunday plate special, perhaps we should have Club (NYC), the Rhode Island State Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times eighth graders, played a powerful ren- items such as wreaths, birdhouses, after Mother’s Day by the Rutgers a nostalgic venison roast dinner. Let Capital, the old Pennsylvania Station WESTFIELD – The halls of dition of the Allman Brothers’ “Whip- pillows, and painted flowerpots. Gar- Master Gardeners of Union County the south side hunt begin. in NY and the Newport Casino (Now Westfield High School (WHS) were ping Post.” dening books, baked goods, donated in cooperation with the Union County Planes, Trains and the Tennis Hall of Fame). Contrast filled last Friday with music and cheer- At the end of the evening, it was glassware, crystal and gifts were also Freeholders. this architectural gem to the façade of ing as the school hosted two charity announced that the event raised over Automobiles today’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood High events: the second annual Rock $2,200 for the American Cancer So- What must have been soothing a School built in 1958. It is too bad we Against Cancer and the Charity Battle ciety. hundred years or so ago was the salu- cannot change the drab exterior of NJ breakdance competition. Both While the music played in the caf- Vic’Vic’Vic’s PicPics ksksks brious country quiet. It must have our senior high school to match the events featured local student talent eteria, students filled the varsity gym’s been wonderful to hear the melliflu- endless and bountiful spirit of the while raising money with entrance bleachers to watch eight breakdance Josh Groban, “Josh ous sounds of nature rather than the bright students inside. The lifeless fees. crews from around the area compete drone of Route 22, weekend lawn broken clock outside tells me it is Rock Against Cancer, hosted by for the Charity Battle NJ trophy. Groban,” “Closer” mowers and gas engine weed time to do something to make this the WHS Key Club, is a sort of battle- The battle, organized by WHS stu- whackers, the westbound ascending building a symbol of our proud towns. of-the-bands that looks to raise aware- dent Michael Yee as his senior project, By VICTORIA MCCABE piano chords – so far so good. The jets from Newark Liberty, and that ness about cancer. The event is held was organized almost entirely over the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times song doesn’t have a second verse, and four blast horn of the freight train Catch-22 in the school’s Cafeteria B, with bands internet, where Michael discovered In an ever-growing music world, instead of ending gracefully or even that has invaded our community in The bucolic paradise of Marion performing on the room’s stage. All the breakdance crews and kept in con- many genres vie for our attention – adding a second climax, the chorus the last year. Nicholl Rawson’s youth is lost. Until proceeds from the event go to the tact with them via e-mail. The crews pop punk and emo, garage rock, pop- repeats four times, each invocation Sometimes I wonder if living in Route 22 was finished, the town of American Cancer Society. came from as far away as Maryland. hip hop fusions…and while neo-clas- dripping with more and more artifi- Manhattan would be quieter. Ironi- Scotch Plains had a country feel much “Last year, we raised $2,000, and Michael’s event raised money for the sical probably won’t be taking pos- cial sensationalism. Do we really need cally, I crank up the “sounds of na- like towns further west like Liberty we’re hoping tonight is a success as Boys and Girls Clubs of Newark. He session of the popular spotlight any that grand buildup to the grand key ture” on my iPod as I sit out on my Corner and Oldwyck. Route 22 con- well,” said Key Club president and told The Leader/Times, “I chose this time soon, baritone phenom Josh change? Do we really need a gospel deck just to get way from the mecha- nected the town to the bigger cities to WHS senior Lindsay Elbaum. “We organization because it does great work. Groban is an admirable pitch for the choir to chime in for the last two nized suburban noise. the east and a straight shot into the hope to make this an annual event.” I felt it was only fitting that the genre’s appeal. The “boy wonder of choruses to remind us that the senti- Big Apple. The road attracted build- Six bands participated in the (breakdance event) benefit this organi- voice” brings a gorgeous baritone to ments should be getting more and Murder of Baltus Roll ers and a flurry of suburban develop- evening’s festivities, all including zation, as breakdance was developed in songs that sit right on the pop-classi- more powerful? Don’t we think four Peter Davis, an innkeeper in 1831, ment in the 50’s and 60’s. Route 22 WHS students. They go by such names an urban setting around New York.” cal border, offering a calming alter- times is more than a little bit exces- and a nefarious friend were respon- got “Plainsmen” closer to the big city, as: The Executives, The Sirkus, Who In this way, the activity gives back native to many of music’s more popu- sive? The end returns to voice, strings Invited You?, Southern Fried Funk, to the culture that fostered it. lar acts. and piano, but it’s too late to save the Waterdown Clockwise and The Great The competition consisted of two His self-titled debut album, released track from becoming the kind of Schism. A student panel of judges, crews going “one-on-one” – the two in 2001, masterfully presents that tal- cheesy pop ballad that the songs on seated near the stage, judged the bands. crews make a circle and one member ent through light-pop ballads and Groban’s first effort had so success- The nature of the event allowed for steps forward from one side and makes more traditional popular-classical fully avoided. much interaction between the audi- a display, seeking to impress the repertoire. It’s a shame that as Groban became ence and performers, and the music judges and the other team with intri- The album’s most majestic mo- even more comfortable with his com- fed off the energy of those who chose cate footwork (known as downrock), ments are the high notes that he soars mand over his gift, his producers to move up in front of the stage to floats (balancing on one or two hands to on “To Where You Are,” a song seemed to become less comfortable dance and cheer. while the body is held mostly parallel about longing for an absent loved with his audience’s ability to recog- One of the groups, Who Invited to the floor), handstands and one. nize it. You?, has been together for six months. headspins, to name a few techniques. Groban performs several Italian Pass on “Closer,” but pick up “Josh Describing themselves as a cross be- After a period of time, a member of pieces, the best of which is “Gira Groban.” Once you fall in love with tween ska, reggae and alternative mu- the opposing crew steps out to chal- Con Me,” with its beautiful orches- him, check out his stellar first live sic, they feature such instruments as lenge the performer, “answering” the tral arrangement, lyrical and ex- release. His intoxicating voice mes- electric guitar and bass, trombone, routine with a performance of his pansive chorus and Groban’s merizes from start to finish, and vir- flugelhorn and cello. Flugelhorn player own. All members of a crew are given smooth, easy delivery. An interpre- tually anyone who isn’t turned off by and WHS sophomore Ben Klofta told a turn to display within the time limit tation of Don McLean’s “Vincent pop will have a hard time resisting his The Westfield Leader and The Times, set by the DJ. (Starry, Starry Night)” is much more spell. “We grew close through our experi- Music for the evening was provided instrumentally fleshed out than the ence together in marching band. We’re by DJ SikRock, with opening music original folk tune, but the arrange- FROM PAST TO PRESENT…This is one of the many colonial-era buildings in all into music, and we love to play our by WHS band The Great Schism. ment is gentle enough that the song Scotch Plains that is still there today. Though these buildings have been modified, they are vivid reminders of the town’s strong history. original music.” At the end of the evening, Hidden takes on a different tone without HAG While all bands played well, South- Characters, a crew from Pennsylva- feeling too overproduced or popu- ern Fried Funk left with first prize, a nia, walked away with the trophy larized. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 sible for one of the most infamous but it also cut the body of the town off $100 Best Buy gift certificate. The after defeating Eclipse in a two-round The album’s only low point is a in chipped porcelain,” he said. murders in the area. Hearing that a at the shoulders of the Watching Hills. final. rendition of Johann Sebastian Bach’s In the kitchen, Ms. Lies recom- local farmer, Baltus Roll, kept a large The town’s special connection to the ™ “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” The mended painting old kitchen cabi- sum of money in the house, they hills was lost. POPCORN liberal tempo Groban takes dimin- nets, changing the hardware and even decided to go to his house in the Although Scotch Plains does not ishes the beauty of the piece’s instru- replacing countertops. middle of the night and rob him. They have the rural beauty described in The Da Vinci Code: Paints mental melody; sporadic pauses break “A new Formica counter is only pulled “Baldy” out of his house, beat “Under the Blue Hills,” Scotch Plains the easy flow of the piece. (And though $200-$300, which is not a huge in- and robbed him, and left him to die in does have a rich history to savor with Its Puzzle Outside the Lines I may peg myself as a true nerd when vestment,” she said. “And linoleum is a puddle of ice water in the deep several historical sites in tact and an I lament his choice to use an English one of the cheapest ways to redo a snow. His posthumous fame is that exciting restoration in progress with translation instead of the original One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent kitchen floor. If you buy individual one of most storied country clubs in the Aunt Betty Frazee house. The German text, I will state it nonethe- tiles, you can stick them down your- the country is named after him: irony is that a highway destroyed a By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Western religion as we know it. Or, less). self.” Baltusrol. Marion Rawson describes rural New Jersey town and created a 3 popcorns more appropriately, as we thought we Since his debut, Groban has re- Ms. Houston recommended remov- how she and a friend used to ride their truly diverse American suburb. Scotch The Da Vinci Code never says it knew it. Aside from the police, in hot leased a pair of live albums and ing just two or four cabinet doors and bikes through Feltville (the deserted Plains is a true American melting pot outright. But the maxim is always pursuit of course, others vying for the “Closer,” a follow-up studio album. replacing them with glass ones. village) to visit the Baltus Roll house where diversity can be embraced. there: More people are killed in the mysterious treasure at the end of the Comparatively, “Closer” was a su- For living areas, Mr. Farber sug- before it was torn down and the land Explore and enjoy the history of name of religion than for any other trail include the Vatican and, if it preme disappointment. The album gested hanging a mirror across from used for the private golf club. our town. reason. It’s one of our crazier, hypo- exists, the secret association of The could have provided Groban with a window to make a room appear Keep an eye out for the blue critical phenomena. So you have to Priory. the perfect opportunity to demon- larger. He also cited replacing out- The Central Railroad historical markers around town, give those Founding Fathers credit. Representing Opus Dei, a back-to- strate an ever-increasing comfort dated switch plates and outlet covers. When the Central Railroad was built hike the rocky trails around the They saw the light. basics offshoot of the Church, Alfred level with his vocal talent. Unfortu- Ms. Houston said that hardwood between Elizabeth and Somerville in Green Brook, examine the ruins of Pity is, freedom of religion, like the Molina is Bishop Aringarosa. He’d nately, superfluous production ele- floors sometimes need only to be early part of the 1800’s, the railroad Seeley’s Mill, raise a glass at the other three freedoms, is still a rela- like to suppress any information that ments ultimately interfered with the polished and rebuffed as opposed to proposed a stop in Scotch Plains and Stage House Inn, contribute to the tively new idea. Look around. It really could threaten not only what his or- singer’s ability to reach his audience being completely refinished. the townspeople refused. There was a Frazee House restoriation project, hasn’t captured everyone’s fancy. And der proffers, but the kingdom on Earth with the pure emotion that is his real “Reorganize your bookshelves so stop in Westfield and the next stop inspect the ornate craftsmanship nowhere is that made clearer than in said beliefs have helped create. He is forte. that it’s not just six rows of books all then became Plainfield. This stop was of the grave stones in the “God’s the wiles, stratagems and treacheries aided and abetted by Silas (Paul The problem with “Closer” isn’t standing like soldiers,” she said. instrumental in the development of Acre” Cemetery outside the Bap- of Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code.” Bettany), the albino monk he rescued Groban, it’s the glaring presence of a “Stack some horizontally and leave Plainfield into the powerful Queen tist Church, and please visit the The battle lines are again drawn. and raised. whole slew of gratuitous production open spaces where you could display City, perhaps the most desired town historical society on Front Street Oh, it’s fiction all right: Library of Alighting into this confluence of techniques obviously employed to a pretty bowl or frame. Try painting in New Jersey of the day. Later, the to hear about our town’s historic Congress number bl2006006956. But desperate pilgrims is Ian McKellen squeeze every drop of emotional in- just the back of the bookcase a pale Fanwood station was added and the significance over the past few cen- the aspersions are metaphorically as Sir Leigh Teabing, knight of the tensity out of an already impassioned blue or yellow to show off your homes that were built around it have turies. powerful. And in light of the big bad realm and curmudgeonly expert in voice. things.” become the Fanwood historic area. Special thanks to Rick Bousquet historically scandalous secret that matters Priory. “Rubbish,” contends The album’s producers seemed so No matter what your budget, even for all his help in educating me on the director Ron Howard nimbly trans- Teabing when Langdon and Neveu, intent on creating musical scenes of the smallest changes can have big Green Brook and history of Scotch Plains. fers from novel to movie screen, con- arriving at his country manse in search grandiose sweeping emotion that they impact and add value. Want to learn more about our town’s siderations about the right to freely of answers, question The Priory’s shamelessly sacrificed simplicity on “People think nothing of detailing Seeley’s Pond history? exercise one’s beliefs would seem a existence. Its main pursuit, he as- numerous occasions, blind to the eas- their cars,” Ms. Lies said. “But re- A great unspoiled area to hike is the Rick and Susan Bousquet’s book coincidental byproduct. But not so. sures, is to guard the explosive secret ily discernable fact that Groban member that your biggest investment land behind Seeley’s Pond and just on Scotch Plains and Fanwood is True, Mr. Brown’s story, faithfully everyone else in the movie is seeking. doesn’t need superfluous tricks to be is your home.” east of the dam on Green Brook. The available at Barnes & Noble. adapted for the screen by Akiva Labyrinthine thrills follow. affecting. Do you have a home or garden area was referred to many times as Frank Thorne’s illustrated history Goldsman, does its Devil’s advocate’s It’s understandable why folks, par- “You Raise Me Up” is the most question or topic you’d like to see “The Notch,” where there was a natu- of Union County is available at Barnes best to abash, topple and send us home ticularly those who interpret the scrip- tragic casualty. The first verse sets a covered in this column? Send your ral break in the Watchung Mountains & Noble. pondering. However, on a tacit level tures with a literal bent, might be miffed gentle vocal line to a soft series of inquiries to [email protected]. in which wagons could travel beyond “Under the Blue Hills” is available just beneath all the excitement, the in- by Mr. Brown’s conclusions, fictitious the ridge in the days before mecha- to review from the Scotch Plains li- tegral message needs no decoding. It’s or not. He is a theological gadfly. nized transportation. It was also the brary. the need for a dialogue of tolerance. Leaving no convention unturned, no sight of the Battle of Bloody Gulch in Yet don’t try to tell that to most of bit of heresy unstated, his adventure the Revolutionary War. Young Voices Sing for the characters in Mr. Howard’s film. saga virtually rewrites the gospels. My son Grant and I easily traversed They’re playing a high stakes poker And while it never utters a single un- the low water creek by the dam and Charity in Cranford game. The cards are power, faith the kindness about faith itself, its potshots made our way up the hill. I was pleas- CRANFORD – On Saturday, June chips. So it only figures that an out- at organized religion are prevalent. antly surprised to find marked trails 11, at St. Michael’s Church in sider stumbles into the back room of But here’s the proverbial bottom and impressive cliffs that rise about Cranford, youth from St. Michael’s conspiracy and takes a hand. line. Could The Da Vinci Code cut the 75 feet straight up to the blue moun- Parish and the Cranford community But is it truly chance that our man mustard as a mystery movie if the tain ridge. will put on the third annual spring is suddenly thrust into the vortex of implied consequences weren’t so It is a shame that the land is sand- concert. cataclysmic events when Jacques Earth shattering, if the apple of dis- wiched between Route 22 and the A variety of songs will be per- Sauniere, curator of the Louvre, leaves cord weren’t shrouded in so many heavily traveled and noisy New Provi- formed including a selection from several clues in and around the site of centuries of lore and mysticism? Prob- dence Road. Unfortunately, the tall Les Miserable, Jekyll & Hyde and his murder? One scribbling reads, ably not. But you can’t separate it. trees block the view eastward that The Scarlet Pimpernel. This year we “P.S. Find Robert Langdon.” It’s a package deal. The two go was mentioned so often in accounts are also introducing several young Tom Hanks is Robert Langdon, hand in hand, just like freedom of of yore. Marion Rawson spoke of a singers from the area. The perfor- Harvard professor of symbology. Bet religion and freedom of speech. tower that was on the ridge for view- mance begins at 7:30 p.m. There will you didn’t even know they had such a ****** ing towards the town center. be a free will donation at the end of chair. No matter. In a work of such The Da Vinci Code, rated PG-13, is Seeley’s Pond is so named now the evening to benefit Broadway far-flung events and ideas, it’s but a a Columbia Pictures release directed HIGHFALUTING…Students pose with their teacher Clarissa Nolde, far right, because a prominent businessman Cares/Equity Fights Aids, Raphael’s minor indulgence. by Ron Howard and stars Tom Hanks, following a flute recital. Students, from left to right, are: Alison Ricardo, Nicole who had mills on the Greenbrook Life House and VH1 Save the Music A major league scavenger hunt fol- Audrey Tautou and Ian McKellen. Spera, Hannah Markey, Yixao Wang, Brie Adamczyk, Rachel Friedman, Sara near the banks of the pond lived in a Foundation. lows, its prize no less than the fate of Running time: 149 minutes. Birkenthal, Elizabeth McCabe, Melissa Riegel, and Annie Mylak. Page 22 Thursday, June 1, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

‘Down Over Normandy’ A Gift to Author’s Family By CAROL F. DAVIS to the house,” making the official Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times declaration to the family. More than WESTFIELD —Author Susan three years later, the body, which had Lorentzen of Westfield never imag- been buried by the French people in ined that she would publish a book, the area shortly after the crash, was but this month, 500 copies of the first recovered. This brave young soldier printing of “Down Over Normandy” now rests in the National Cemetery in will hit the bookstores. Co-authored Beverly. by Denis Ledoux of Soleil Lifestory The story then goes on to follow LITERARY BUNCH…At the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) in Maine, the book chronicles the the course of his life, from his early seventh annual Literary Luncheon (LL) on April 28 at the Grand Summit Hotel short life of Ms. Lorentzen’s paternal days growing up in Collingswood, in Summit are, from left to right, Westfield’s J. Michele Moore of Westfield, LL uncle, John W. Myrtetus, who was through his youth and into the begin- Cassie Lo for The Westfield Leader and The Times assistant; chairman and author Kevin Baker, author Hilma Wolitzer, author born on July 25, 1918, and lived until ning of his career at the United States SAVVY SELLERS… Barbara Roberts and her nieces, Lauren and Jasmine, of Roni Schotter, author Diane Meier Delaney, LL Master of Ceremonies Frank he was gunned Military Academy the Sleepy Hollow section of Plainfield, display their merchandise for the annual Delaney and Cyrene Foltz of Westfield, LL chairwoman. down in WWII on at West Point. garage sale held Sunday, May 21. June 25, 1944, just From Ms. one month shy of Lorentzen’s days JLEP Holds Seventh Annual his 26th birthday. as an investment Plainfield’s Sleepy Hollow The story be- banker on Wall gins on that tragic Street, through Literary Lunch in Summit day, when the motherhood, sort- Hosts Annual Garage Sale By MARYLOU MORANO In addition to writing novels, Mr. Lieutenant’s B- ing through all of By CASSIE LO ground equipment. The Friends of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Baker writes a monthly column for 17, Slick Chick, the letters, papers, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sleepy Hollow hope to make other SUMMIT – The Junior League of American Heritage magazine and has was on a mission and photographs PLAINFIELD – Hundreds of community improvements with the Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) held its been published in many additional with a crew of that she never Union County residents gathered in proceeds of this garage sale. The next seventh annual Literary Luncheon on magazines, as well as newspapers. eight over France. knew existed was Plainfield on Sunday, May 21 for the project they hope to tackle is to pur- April 28 at the Grand Summit Hotel Roni Schotter is the award-win- Attacked by Ger- a task for which she annual Friends of Sleepy Hollow chase lights for the park. in Summit. Frank Delaney, best- sell- ning children’s author of “Nothing man forces, his was not fully pre- (FOSH) garage sale. The garage sale, “It is great because it brings people ing author of “Ireland, A Novel,” was Ever Happens on 90th Street,” “F is entire crew was pared. which has taken place for the past 13 to the community,” said Plainfield Master of Ceremonies. Featured au- for Freedom,” and “Hanukkah!” Her able to bail out, but “I woke up early years, had 125 participating homes resident and garage sale participant thor-speakers were authors Kevin first book was the young adult novel, this brave soldier one morning and throughout the Sleepy Hollow sec- Alan Feste. Baker, Diane Meier Delaney, Roni “A Matter of Time,” which was made remained with his Susan Lorentzen could not go back tion of the town. Sarah Cheung, another Sleepy Schotter and Hilma Wolitzer. into an after-school special by ABC. plane until the end. to sleep,” she said. The sale ran from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hollow resident, claimed that she uses Mr. Delaney was born in Tipperary, Elizabeth Strout, author of “Amy All of the crew, with the exception of “I spread out all the memorabilia on but residents saw savvy customers as the garage sale as “annual house clean- Ireland where he worked in broadcast- and Isabelle,” and “Abide with Me: A the lieutenant and his co-captain, the dining room table. That was the early as 7:30 a.m. Watchung Avenue ing.” “We start cleaning the house ing in both radio and television. Even- Novel,” was also scheduled to appear landed safely. They became POW’s, beginning.” was particularly crowded, with at least after Easter,” said Mrs. Cheung when tually, he moved to London, where he at the luncheon but had to cancel due but all returned home when the war Ms. Lorentzen found Mr. Ledoux 20 homes involved in the sales. Items asked about her preparation for the focused on arts broadcasting, again in to illness. Hilma Wolitzer, author of ended. Although the co-captain bailed in an internet query, and decided that sold at these garage sales ran the event. both radio and television. He is the “The Doctor’s Daughter” and right after the rest of the crew, he was with his expertise in technical writ- gamut, from classic ‘80s memora- Ms. Kathleen McDermott, board author of more than 15 books, the “Hearts,” took her place. Ms. Wolitzer too close to the airplane to survive. ing and research, and her information bilia to old appliances. Popular items member of FOSH, said that the ga- most recent of which is “Ireland, A is the recipient of Guggenheim and Impetus for penning this family and passion, the two would make a included children’s books and vid- rage sale is “very labor intensive.” Novel,” an epic story of the history of National Education Association story came to Ms. Lorentzen after real team. Mr. Ledoux found a pub- eos. Some houses even sold snacks She and other volunteers collected a people and their land. It was pub- (NEA) fellowships, and an Award in the death of her father, her uncle’s lisher interested in the story, and their and beverages along with their mer- money, applied for permits for all of lished in the United States in 2004. Literature from the American Acad- brother, the youngest and the last work began. chandise. the homes and made over 2,000 cop- His wife, Diane Meier Delaney, emy and Institute of Arts and Letters. surviving member of that genera- She put it all together, sorted by Each home in the garage sale had to ies to create information packets for joined Mr. Delaney at the luncheon. JLEP partners with several commu- tion. She was cleaning up the re- date, including the letters from a girl pay $25 to the Friends of Sleepy shoppers. FOSH’s main goal with the Mrs. Delaney owns her own market- nity-based social service organizations maining papers from her dad’s es- she believes to have been her uncle’s Hollow, which covered the cost of a garage sale was to promote Plainfield, ing agency in New York City, and to bring assistance to those in need. tate, and came across documents her fiancée. From that date in October garage sale permit, balloons and ad- and Ms. McDermott was pleased with counts DeBeers, Elizabeth Arden, The proceeds of the luncheon will be father had saved from the time the 2004 until today, Ms. Lorentzen’s vertisements. The houses were also the outcome. “My phone rang off the Neiman Marcus and Maximillian Furs used to support JLEP’s community family was notified via telegram that life has not been the same. Although displayed on a map used by serious hook with people asking for among her clients. involvement, with a special focus on their boy was MIA. she never knew her uncle, she be- bargain hunters. Any leftover money directions…I thought it was very suc- At the luncheon, she signed copies “Families in Crises,” according to Teri His parents had hoped that their came extremely connected while writ- will go to projects in the Sleepy Hol- cessful,” she said. of her book, “The New American Di Francesco, JLEP president. son would be found alive, but when ing this book. “I wrote this book to low area. The FOSH garage sale occurs an- Wedding.” The book is unique in that Among those receiving JLEP grants the year was over, he was officially memorialize him,” Ms. Lorentzen From the proceeds of previous ga- nually on the third Sunday in May, it allows the reader to plan a wedding in 2005-2006 are the YWCA of East- declared dead. Ms. Lorentzen learned states, “and I want the family to have rage sales, the group managed to pro- and they are planning to continue uniquely suited to his or her style. ern Union County, Central Jersey Le- about the “green sedan that drove up this.” vide a Leland Ave. park with play- with the successful event next year. Columnist and novelist Kevin gal Services, Contact We Care and Baker was born in New Jersey and Kidz Pax. grew up in Massachusetts. He is the Founded in the early 1920’s as two Workshops Add Theater author of the novel, “Sometimes You separate entities, the present day Jun- See It Coming,” which is loosely based ior League was formed in 1976 when on the life of Ty Cobb. the Junior League of Elizabeth and Program, Present Seussical Mr. Baker has also authored a tril- Cranford merged with the Junior SCOTCH PLAINS –Summer 2006 part of the Seussical production, con- ogy of novels, which is collectively League of Plainfield to become the marks the 24th season of the Scotch tact John Brzozowski at titled “Baker’s New York, City of Fire Junior League of Elizabeth – Plainfield. Plains-Fanwood Creative Summer [email protected] or (908) Trilogy.” The final volume of the tril- For additional information about Workshops (CSW), a program devel- 899-8600, ext. 361. ogy, “Strivers Row,” was published the JLEP, call (908) 709-1170 or log oped and conducted by the Scotch in February 2006. onto www.jlepnj.org. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education that provides almost 50 enrichment Get Outta’ experiences for students of all ages. HHHOMEOMEOME & GGGARDENARDENARDEN TTTRENDSRENDSRENDS This year, for the first time, a the- ater component has been added to the The House By CAROL F. DAVIS Small Updates, David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times artistic offerings that are available. SUMMIT FROM AIR…Last Sunday’s street fair is shown here from the air with The Theater Workshop, directed by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Big Impact the Summit Train Station shown in the center. The picture was taken at 11:30 a.m. John Brzozowski, Scotch Plains- The 30th Anniversary Garden Fanwood High School Choral Direc- Party of the Victorian Society of By CHRISTIE STORMS home makes begins on the outside. tor and former CSW student, will be Northern New Jersey will take place Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Linda Lies is an accredited staging NJ State Opera Celebrates offered to students entering grades 6 on Sunday, June 11, from 2 – 5 p.m. I’ll never forget my first impres- professional who is not only a realtor through 12. at the Duane’s 1894 House in sion of the outdated kitchen when we with Burgdorff Era in Westfield but Workshop participants will re- Morristown. Your $50 admission gets bought our house a few years ago. also owns her own staging business, Life of Alfredo Silipigni hearse from June 26 through July 27 you the High Tea, a tour of the house, Instead of providing an inviting and LML Designs. NEWARK – The New Jersey State of opera’s most celebrated artists, for a full-scale culminating produc- and a stroll through the gardens. The homey welcome, the sterility of the She said that while you may not Opera will present a concert in cel- among them Licia Albanese, Beverly tion of Seussical the Musical. The High Tea has an extensive gourmet plain white laminate cabinets and want to invest in repainting the whole ebration of the life and legacy of Sills, Birgit Nilsson, Magda Olivero, Theater Workshop students will give menu. Victorian and period dress is countertops seemed to say, “The doc- exterior of the house, you could just Alfredo Silipigni Monday, June 12, Richard Tucker, Robert Merrill, a daytime performance of the show encouraged. For information on avail- tor will be with you in a few minutes.” paint the front door and shutters to at 7:30 p.m. in Prudential Hall at the Jerome Hines, Franco Corelli, Anna for fellow Creative Summer Work- ability, call (973) 744- 8267, or e- We knew it needed a complete give an instant facelift. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Moffo, Sumi Jo, Carlo Bergonzi, shop participants, followed by two mail: [email protected]. makeover, but after recovering from “Black is always a good trim choice. located in Newark. Musical selec- Roberta Peters, James McCracken, evening performances on July 27 and * * * * the shock of what we paid for the It’s like putting mascara on eyes,” tions will include works by Mascagni, Sherrill Milnes, Samuel Ramey, 28 that will be open free to the public. The Alliance Repertory Theatre house combined with the tax increase Ms. Lies said. Puccini and Verdi. James Morris, and Placido Domingo. In Seussical the Musical, charac- Company’s production of Someone that year, we were certainly in no She also advised, “Fill in any empty The performance will feature the Maestro Silipigni’s and the New ters from the stories of Dr. Seuss Who’ll Watch Over Me, the powerful position to gut the kitchen right away. holes in the landscaping. Try azaleas New Jersey State Opera Orchestra Jersey State Opera’s productions in- bounce from page to stage in a musi- story of three men held captive in a Fortunately, there are creative ways or arborvitae, which is a hardy, tall and Chorus with invited soloists and cluded two world premiers, and his cal sprinkled with bits of wisdom for prison in Lebanon, will be at the to change the entire look of a room and narrow tree that buffers views.” guests, and will be conducted by Jo- performances of the verismo reper- audiences of all ages. Seussical ex- Linden Presbyterian Church, 1506 without breaking the bank. Erik Farber of Weichert Realtors seph Colaneri, with Jason Tramm as toire created a venue for emerging plores a world where anything is pos- Orchard Street, weekends from June We began by removing the dated in Westfield suggested, “Prune the Chorus Master. Mr. Colaneri, a spe- young singers, musicians and practi- sible – an elephant in a tree, a person 9 through 24. This Tony-nominated chrome trim and covering the landscaping to keep the windows cialist in verismo opera, is a member tioners of operatic stagecraft. too tiny to see, a heroic child with play was inspired by the true account backsplash with painted beadboard clear. Add a new brass door knocker of the conducting roster of the Metro- Maestro Silipigni’s development of dreams running wild – all in a magi- of former prisoner Brian Keenan. wainscoting. My husband added in- with potted plants near the front door politan Opera and Artistic Director of New Jersey State Opera’s music and cal, musical world where helping a Tickets are $15 - $20, and you can expensive crown molding to the boxy and maybe annuals along the walk- Mannes Opera at Mannes College of education programs inspired the for- friend, never giving up, and keeping a reserve a seat by calling (908) 486- cabinets, and we changed the white way.” Music in New York City. He began mation of the New Jersey State Opera promise come alive. When chaos 0665. Visit www.AllianceRep.org for plastic cabinet hardware to pewter Diane Cassitta of Century 21 Tay- his career as Chorus Master for the Guild, and attracted the partnership erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will more information. hooded knobs for only $2 each. The lor & Love in Westfield recommended New Jersey State Opera. and financial support of corporations take the Cat in the Hat, Horton the * * * * circa 1960’s sink fixture was replaced replacing the screen door. Maestro Silipigni, a native son of and foundations. Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, and The New Jersey Jazz Society will with a graceful, goose-neck faucet. “And don’t forget to clean the win- New Jersey, who passed away on The concert will be open to the many more characters to bring har- present Jazzfest 2006 on Saturday Obsolete floor tiles were pulled up in dows,” she said. March 26, was instrumental in the public without charge. For further mony back to their world. and Sunday, June 10 and 11, on the favor of an easy-to-install glueless Ms. Houston added, “Mulching founding of the New Jersey State information about this event, the New The Tony Award-winning team of grounds of Farleigh Dickinson Uni- laminate that mimics natural stone. covers a multitude of sins outside. Opera 40 years ago in Westfield, and Jersey State Opera, or contributions Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty versity in Madison. There will be After adding a pewter chandelier Power wash the front of the house and had served since that time as the to the New Jersey State Opera in (Ragtime and Once on This Island) nonstop music each day from 11 a.m. plus floral and checked curtains and clean the gutters.” company’s principal conductor and memory of Maestro Alfredo Silipigni, created the Seussical score that in- until 5 p.m. at three locations on cam- cushions, the cold medical environ- Inside, Deirdre Bottomly of ERA artistic director. visit www.njstateopera.org or call cludes pop, gospel, blues, and rhythm pus. Tickets are being sold in ad- ment was transformed into a warm Suburb Realty in Scotch Plains, rec- Maestro Silipigni brought in many (973) 623-5775. and blues. vance. To order tickets call 1-800- country cottage atmosphere. And the ommended crown molding, chair rail For more information on the The- 500-7939 or log onto: www.njjs.org. whole renovation cost us hundreds or framed panels to add instant char- ater Workshop or how to become a Don’t forget to pack a picnic lunch. instead of spending a hundred thou- acter. * * * * sand on a full redo. “This is something you can do your- Teen Arts Exhibit Begins Correction The New Jersey State Opera will Another reason to invest a little bit self. They sell kits at home improve- It should have stated in last week’s present a concert in celebration of the of money on simple updating is if ment centers that come with corner At Springfield Library Celebration Singers review that life and legacy of Alfredo Silipigni on you’re selling your home. While you pieces you can insert so that you Carmelyn Marinaro choreographed Monday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Pruden- may wonder why you’d bother if don’t have to miter the corners,” Ms. AREA – The Union County Board of The exhibiting students include, from and directed the “Movement Art- tial Hall at the New Jersey Performing you’re not planning to live there any Bottomly said. Chosen Freeholders announced that the Mountainside, Deerfield School’s ists” for both “Comedy Tonight” Arts Center, Newark. Musical selec- longer, keep in mind that updates can If you have an outdated bathroom 2006 Teen Arts Traveling Exhibit would Michael Caudo and Michelle Harpster. and “Grand Night.” Mara Canlas tions will include works by Mascagni, also add tremendous value to your but just don’t have the funds to re- open this year’s tour at the Springfield In Scotch Plains, Union County was her assistant as dance captain. Puccini and Verdi. Maestro Silipigni, a selling price. place the avocado or teal bathtub or Public Library, 66 Mountain Avenue in Vo-Tech students Ernst Labady and New Jersey native, passed away on Realtors often refer to “staging” tiles, Ms. Lies advised having sur- Springfield and will be on display through Joseph Foster will exhibit their work March 26, 2006, and was instrumental a home, which means making faces reglazed in a neutral color. June 22 during regular library hours. along with Hillcrest Academy’s An- NJDTE Announces in the founding of the New Jersey State changes to have it look its best to “I had a bright yellow tub reglazed The exhibit consists of 75 pieces of gel Diaz. Opera 40 years ago. The concert will be attract and keep the attention of in white, and it lasted twenty years,” art selected from more than 600 vi- In Westfield, Edison Intermediate Final Auditions open to the public without charge. For buyers. Some staging just requires she said. sual art works shown at the 2006 School’s Melissa Littman and Jessica AREA – New Jersey Dance Theatre information visit www.njstateopera.org cleaning, reorganizing and rearrang- Ms. Huston addressed plain bath- Union County Teen Arts Festival held and Margolies will join Beadleston Ensemble (NJDTE) will hold audi- or call (973) 623-5775. ing at no cost. room mirrors. “Try framing it with in March at Union County College. High School’s Jose Albino. tions to fill remaining openings in its * * * * “Good staging gets a house sold some molding while it’s on the wall The students/groups selected to per- The public is invited to a reception summer intensive ballet program at Kean University’s James Howe faster and for more money,” said and replace the lighting fixtures.” form at the reception are: Westfield honoring the artists on Monday, June Drew University in Madison. Gallery is home to the Art Educators Bernadette Houston of Prudential If your vanity appears antiquated, High School’s Kate Fallon and Natalie 5 at the Springfield Library from 7 to The program will be presented be- of New Jersey 2nd Annual Member- New Jersey Properties in Westfield. Ms. Bottomly suggested, “Put a new Narotzky; Edison Intermediate School’s 9 p.m. For information about the Teen tween July 17 and August 11. Audi- ship Show through June 24. The Gal- Whether you choose to renovate pedestal sink, which is a lot less money Sarah Szollar, Maddie DeJohn, Annie Arts program, contact the Union tions will take place on June 6, 13, lery is located in the Vaughn-Eames for your own pleasure or whether than a new cabinet.” Oldowski, and Bernadette Hopper; County Division of Cultural and Heri- and 20 at 5:45 p.m. at the Yvette Building. Gallery hours are Monday you’re planning to sell your home, Mr. Farber recommended replac- Deerfield School’s Rebecca Witt and tage Affairs at 633 Pearl Street, Eliza- Studio, 118 Walnut Avenue in – Thursday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and here are some ideas for inexpensive ing shower curtains and towel racks. Danielle Fine; and Governor Livingston beth 07202, or call (908) 558-2550. Cranford. 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. fixes: “There are also kits available to fill High School’s Marjula Raman and Relay service users should call 711 or Call (908) 232-0114 for an audi- until 2 p.m., or by appointment. Call The initial impression that your CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 Veronica Thomas. email [email protected]. tion appointment. (908) 737-4400. Admission is free.