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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 3, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 31-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS BOE OKs Early Childhood Center, Tables Roosevelt School Motion By MEGHAN GILL larger than what we discussed at the last crease Roosevelt’s library/media cen- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader meeting,” board member Beth Cassie ter to 5,000 square feet. WESTFIELD – The board of edu- said. “We need to find out the best size Robert Berman, board secretary and cation held a special meeting on Tues- for a cafeteria for 750 students.” business administrator, confirmed that day night to submit plans to the State The plan for Roosevelt includes the size of the proposed library is smaller Department of Education for the reno- increasing the cafeteria to 5,500 than the current state building code, vation of Lincoln School into an early square feet, from its current size of which calls for 5,600 square feet. childhood center and the expansion 3,160. Edison Intermediate School’s “It may be possible to scale this of the Roosevelt Intermediate School cafeteria measures 3,850 square feet. back. I’m not sure. It seems educa- cafeteria and library media center. This proposal also includes the tionally logical to me, given Roosevelt The board unanimously voted in renovation of the Roosevelt library/ School’s size,” Superintendent Of favor of the motion for the early child- media center. Currently, the library at Schools William Foley said. hood center; however, it tabled the Roosevelt is 2,850 square feet, while Moira Abraham, school librarian motion for the Roosevelt renovation. Edison’s library measures 3,570 and media specialist for Roosevelt, “This plan (Roosevelt) looks much square feet. The proposal would in- addressed the board. “The library needs to be updated. There is no air conditioner. We have a very lively Town Negotiates With Three library/media center. The library is the hub of what goes on,” she said. Board member Alice Hunnicutt said Of Four Employee Unions the plan “doesn’t seem to address the By PAUL J. PEYTON deputy chiefs are not included among issue of imbalance in classrooms.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the 38 firefighters in the contract. She also said residents need to remem- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader WESTFIELD – The Westfield Although the decision by the arbi- ber that children living in the Roosevelt AND THEY’RE OFF…Runners race down East Broad Street at the start of last Wednesday’s fifth annual Downtown firefighters’ contract is in binding arbi- trator is binding, Mr. Gildea said both district may still need to attend Edison. Westfield Corporation (DWC) 5K & Pizza Extravaganza. The picture is taken from the balcony of the James Ward Mansion. tration. The town Policemen’s Benevo- sides would have the option to appeal The cost for this renovation is $2 lent Association (PBA) has filed for the arbitrator’s decision. He said the million for the library and $600,000 arbitration and the Teamsters union rep- FMBA membership rejected two pro- for the cafeteria. “I like this plan; I Legislature Takes on Prop. Taxes; resenting public works and a division of posed settlements offered by the town. think it will be very well received by engineering employees has filed for me- The PBA and Teamsters contracts parents. But I recognize the cost in diation. The three contracts cover 138 of expired December 31 of last year. this,” Mr. Foley said. the town’s 250 full-time employees. The union filed for arbitration fol- The board voted to table this and Scutari to Co-Chair Pension Panel Town Administrator Jim Gildea said lowing several negotiation sessions. agreed to take action at its next meet- By PAUL J. PEYTON and reduce costs. He encouraged coun- (Monmouth) and Assemblyman Jo- negotiations with three of the four The previous contract was settled in ing on Tuesday, August 29. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ties, towns and school districts to offer seph Malone (Burlington). town employee collective bargaining 2002 through mediation. The plan for the early childhood TRENTON – The state legislature more regional services. Governor Joint Committee on Public School units are “unique” in the town’s his- “In this case we will try to mediate center at Lincoln School includes acted last Friday to approve legisla- Corzine also proposed giving local Funding Reform – Democrats, co- tory. “This is the first year we have first, and I have very high hopes for making all rooms accessible to people tion to dedicate half of the state’s governments the opportunity to “raise chairs, Senator John Adler (Camden) ever had two contracts expire at the that. And if not we will obviously go to with disabilities and equipped with a sales tax for property tax relief. In new revenues, including the right to and Assemblyman Herbert Conaway same time…It’s exacerbated by the the arbitration steps,” Mr. Gildea said. bathroom. For security purposes, ev- addition, the legislature approved bills impose impact fees.” (Burlington), Senators Joseph Doria, fact we are still doing the arbitration Under the previous contract a eryone must enter through the office to create four joint committees to The governor also favors creating a Jr. (Hudson) and Assemblymen Brian for the FMBA (Firemen’s Mutual Be- Westfield police officer makes to get into the school. look at reforming public school fund- state comptroller position to review Stack (Hudson) and Republicans, nevolent Association) the same year $33,277 in his first year and $72,524 This center, capable of holding 400 ing, public employee benefits, gov- financial activities “of all governmen- Gerald Cardinale (Bergen) and David we are doing two other contracts.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ernment consolidation and shared tal units and authorities.” Wolfe (Ocean). “This is the first time in many years services, along with a citizens prop- Senate President and former Gov- Joint Committee on Constitutional that we actually have gone to arbitra- erty tax constitutional convention. ernor Richard Codey said Governor Reform and Citizens Property Tax Con- tion for a contract,” he said. WF Council Taps Thornton Lawmakers approved a bill to use Corzine “didn’t sugar-coat the situa- vention – co-chairs, Democrats, Senate He said the 38-member FMBA 50 percent of revenue generated from tion” and gave a “realistic address” Majority Leader Bernard Kenny, Jr. branch No. 30 would be the first con- the state sales tax, which will now be on his proposed reforms. (Hudson) and Assemblyman John tract settled through binding arbitra- As Full-Time Town Planner 7 percent, for property tax relief and Senator Nicholas Scutari (LD-22, Burzichelli (Gloucester), Senators Fred tion in the town’s history. Summary By MICHAEL J. POLLACK proachability, it’s a great fit.” to put a referendum on the November Linden), who represents Scotch Plains Madden, Jr. (Gloucester) and Assem- briefs were received from town and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The council later conducted first ballot making this change permanent. and Fanwood, was named Monday to blyman Louis Manzo (Hudson) and FMBA representatives in March. WESTFIELD – At its August 1 reading on an ordinance, which cre- The Office of Legislative Services, a co-chair the joint committee on public Republicans, Senate Minority Leader “We are now awaiting a response,” meeting, the Westfield Town Council ated the position and amended the non-partisan arm of state government employee pension benefits reform with Leonard Lance (Hunterdon) and Rich- Mr. Gildea said. “We’re optimistic we’ll named its first town planner after con- town code, establishing a salary range that reviews legislation, estimates that Assemblywoman Nellie Pou (Passaic). ard Merkt (Morris). get one soon – I’m hoping August.” ducting first reading on two ordinances of $55,973 to $92,633 for the posi- $625 million would be generated in “It’s an honor. I’m a freshman (in The joint legislative committees will The town seeks a number of to establish the position and its respec- tion. Ms. Thornton will begin in late fiscal year 2007, $650 million in 2008 the Legislature) and they named me hold their opening sessions as follows: changes, including adding three steps tive salary. Mayor Andy Skibitsky also August. and $675 million in 2009. chairman of a major committee,” Mr. Citizens Convention panel, tomorrow, at the top of the FMBA’s salary guide. formally named his Mayor Skibitsky out- In a speech to the legislature, Gov- Scutari said when reached on Mon- Friday, August 4, at noon; Consolida- “(There would be) some savings to land-use task force to lined the land-use ernor Jon Corzine presented his “blue- day night for comment. tion, Tuesday, August 8, at 10 a.m.; the town (with the added steps). The handle the issue of over- taskforce, formed to ad- print” for reforming New Jersey’s He promised an open discussion Public Pensions, Wednesday, August men would still get to it but it might development. dress changes and sug- property tax system. “The total prop- on pensions by his committee. “We 9, at 10 a.m.; School Funding, Thurs- take them an extra year to achieve the The council also gestions the planning erty tax levy today is $20 billion. need a system that is fair to public day, August 10, at 10 a.m. max pay,” Mr. Gildea said. “Adding raised several fees per- board made in response Without action, it will double to nearly employees and taxpayers,” he said. The committees are charged with steps is not a unique item; it’s usually taining to downtown to a draft land-use ordi- $40 billion within a decade,” he said. He said that the panel would review filing reports by November. Gover- done at the bottom of the guide.” filming, limousine ser- nance put forth by Fourth The governor has proposed the cre- which benefit programs are “offered, nor Corzine said if lawmakers fail to He said the percentages in salary vice and sidewalk Ward Councilman Jim ation of a $1.6-billion credit program to mandated and required” and then “achieve sustainable relief and re- guide were an issue during negotia- cafés. In addition, the Foerst’s Code Review lower taxes for senior citizens and develop a plan that will result in a form” by January 1, he will call for “a tions. He said the town proposes lower council passed on sec- and Town Property middle-class families and to double the “reduction of these costs.” citizens’ constitutional convention” percentages for firefighters moving ond reading an ordi- Committee. He said that credit to tenants. He also has proposed “We don’t have a (property) tax prob- to take up the task. through the salary guide with higher nance to secure con- for “several years,” capping the property tax at 4 percent. lem, we have a spending problem,” he Locally, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. of percentage increases for officers. struction sites. Westfield has “struggled The governor said he wants to elimi- said, saying that state and local govern- Westfield said he was “concerned over The town wants to change insur- Mayor Skibitsky an- Judith Thornton with the impact of new nate loopholes “that allow profes- ments spend too much money. “We what the governor said and what he ance plans from traditional indemnity nounced the addition of a full-time development in our neighborhoods, spe- sional service providers, political have to contain costs.” didn’t say” to legislators. plan to a PPO (Preferred Provider town planner, which he noted would cifically the impact teardowns have had appointees and people who barely In a prepared statement released by “First, the governor said he was Option) and require employee payroll be “closely related” to the selection on our quality of life.” work to enjoy the benefits of a system Senate Democrats, he said that the interested in the ‘modernization’ of deductions for health care. In a PPO, of a land-use taskforce. “Many past Noting the difficulty involved in intended for career public employ- state needs to “reduce a skyrocketing taxes in New Jersey, which is not the employees have a network of con- mayors and councils have discussed achieving a consensus on “what’s too ees.” He noted that he wants to end liability” that “hampers all levels of same as saying he supports a reduction tracted doctors, hospitals and clinics the need for a full-time town plan- big for a neighborhood” or defining the practice of “padding” pensions. governments’ ability to plan prudently in taxes. There is nothing progressive where referrals are not needed. They ner,” he said. what fits Westfield’s architectural stan- Governor Corzine also favors using and eliminate the long-term mort- or modern about raising the sales tax can go outside the network for a larger The mayor said the town chose dards, Mayor Skibitsky said most new $250 million from the sales tax “to gage on our future.” to balance the state budget,” he said. fee. Firefighters are also offered a POS Judith Thornton after an “exhaus- homes in town are “tastefully done” create an unprecedented reengineering Serving with Mr. Scutari and Ms. “Secondly, the governor spent little (Point of Service) or managed care tive” search and interview process. and impact the town positively. He fund” as an incentive for schools and Pou on the pension reform panel are time talking about reducing the size plan where employees choose a pri- The town planner will provide staff CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 local governments to share services Democrats Senator Ronald Rice (Essex) of government. Serious property-tax mary care doctor who issues referrals support to the planning board and and Assemblyman Thomas Giblin (D- reform in New Jersey cannot become when specialists are necessary. board of adjustment, examine the Essex) and Republicans Senator Will- a reality unless we rein in the size, the Mr. Gildea said the CWA (Com- master plan and revisions to the land- Mayor Names Ad-Hoc iam Gormley (Atlantic) and Assembly- cost and the burden of state spending munication Workers of America), rep- use ordinances and supervise the zon- man Kevin O’Toole (Essex). as evidenced by the $8.9-billion in- resenting office staff at Town Hall, ing official with involvement in re- Other committees formed are: crease in the state budget over the agreed to the insurance change in its viewing applications, variance re- Land-Use Task Force Consolidation – Democrats, co- past five fiscal years,” Mr. Kean said. last contract. Westfield Memorial quests and enforcement activities. Ms. By MICHAEL J. POLLACK The mayor reached out to 12 volun- chairs, Senator Bob Smith Assemblyman Jon Bramnick told Library employees covered by a sepa- Thornton, who is licensed as a New Specially Written for The Westfield Leader teers who “eagerly” agreed to join the (Middlesex) and Assemblyman John The Westfield Leader the state legis- rate CWA union also approved the Jersey professional planner, held the WESTFIELD – At Tuesday night’s committee: Fourth Ward Councilman Wisniewski (Middlesex), Senator lature is currently operating in a “cri- switch to a PPO, as negotiated with position of town planner in Cedar public meeting, Mayor Andy Skibitsky Jim Foerst, chairman of the code re- Ellen Karcher (Monmouth), Assem- sis mode” to move forward on prop- the library’s board of trustees. Grove since 2000. named his land use task force in re- view and town property committee; blyman Robert Gordon (Bergen) and erty tax reform. He said one area The FMBA’s previous contract ex- She said, “Feel free to stop by my sponse to planning board concerns Second Ward Councilwoman Vickie Republicans, Senator Joseph Kyrillos CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 pired December 31, 2003. Under the office…when I do have an office.” expressed by residents at the May 18 Kimmins; Bill Heinbokel and Frank contract, firefighters are paid between First Ward Councilman Peter meeting of the Westfield Planning Smith from the board of adjustment; $29,175 for probationary firefighter Echausse said, “We are thrilled to intro- Board regarding overdevelopment. Vince Wilt and Mr. Newell from the to $58,542 for a firefighter in at grade duce Ms. Thornton as town planner. I The planning board in May heard a planning board; Mary Stewart and 5 (sixth year of employment). Lieu- think she’s well qualified and will make draft ordinance and subsequent public Anthony Cerami from the architec- tenants are paid $73,000 and captains a great addition to a great staff. I think comment concerning overdevelopment. tural review board and at-large mem- earn $79,557. The fire chief and two with her open-door policy and her ap- At Tuesday’s town council public ses- bers Vince Loughlin, the board of ad- sion, Mayor Skibitsky said residents at justment attorney serving as a volun- the May meeting felt proposed changes teer, and architect Carol Hewitt. to the existing land use ordinance Mr. Heinbokel will chair the com- “might be too limiting” and may “im- mittee, make overtures to groups, com- pact one’s ability to expand and nega- pile input and build consensus. tively affect property values.” The mayor said he wants to reach In May, Planning Board Chairman out to concerned residents, local ar- Robert Newell advised that the board chitects, realtors, builders and town “not set forward the ordinance,” but professionals. No timeline has been rather recommended“establishing a constructed, but the mayor said, “There committee and inviting architects, de- is a sense of urgency to do this quickly velopers and realtors to look at this.” and at the same time we have to make Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader Adhering to the board’s request, sure we do it correctly. I’m very eager HEALTHY CHOICES...Westfield residents look over the selection of fresh fruits Mayor Skibitsky subsequently named to get started with this committee.” and vegetables last Saturday at the weekly Farmers Market at the south side train an ad-hoc land use task force com- He said he would meet with Mr. station parking lot. prised of planning board members, Heinbokel “soon” to put a timeline PAGE INDEX board of adjustment members, attor- together. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-16 Daniella Regencia for The Westfield Leader neys and other volunteers to study The proposed ordinance calls for a Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 CAR FIRE…Firefighters hose down a car that caught fire last Wednesday on South Avenue in Westfield. No injuries were reported. overdevelopment. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 Page 10 Thursday, August 3, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Israeli Prime Minister’s Brother Speaks at Emanu-El By SARAH QUELLER blywoman Linda Stender both dis- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cussed their recent trips to Israel. Mr. WESTFIELD — Yossi Olmert, Kean told the audience to “Stand up Middle East Scholar and brother of to those who don’t stand with Israel.” Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Mr. Olmert relayed his brother’s spoke at “An Evening of Solidarity message: “We are going to defeat the with Israel” at Temple Emanu-El in terrorists.” Westfield, Tuesday, August 1. Mr. Olmert discussed in his key- More than 600 local residents at- note address the threat of Hamas and tended the evening sponsored by the Hezbollah to Israel. He said terror- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Jewish Community Relations Coun- ists believed the Israeli government READY TO RUN...More than 1500 runners participated in Westfield’s annual 5K run, sponsored by the DWC and held last Wednesday. (left to right) A crowd gathers cil (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of was weak and wouldn’t react. “We to welcome runners at the finish line; A tiny BMW mingles with pedestrians on East Broad Street; A runner receives a massage on Quimby Street; A contingent of Central New Jersey. In addition to Mr. want to destroy the state of the runners with strollers begin the race. Olmert’s keynote speech, government Hezbollah in Lebanon…for six years officials pledged their support for Is- they created a state of terrorism; there- SP-F BOE Selects New rael in its war against Hezbollah. fore, there [is] no choice.” POLICE BLOTTER Louis Beckerman, JCRC Co-Chair, He said Israel will not accept a said Hezbollah has “no territorial claims” ceasefire until Hezbollah is destroyed. Superintendent of Schools Westfield motor vehicle stop on South Avenue re- and that the current conflict is the longest He said 88 percent of Israelis cur- By MEGHAN GILL and as far as Tennessee and Kentucky. Tuesday, July 25, Anthony Mazzilli, vealed an outstanding East Orange warrant. sustained attack against Israel since 1948. rently support their government. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “We know (Ms. Hayes’) work ethic; 18, of Mountainside and Joseph Wednesday, July 26, Tia A. Reid, 33, JCRC Co-Chair Gordon Haas read “We have been there for 3,000 years, Buontempo, 19, of Westfield were ar- of Roselle was arrested on an outstanding SCOTCH PLAINS — Described by she is almost always the last person to rested at Rahway Avenue and Burgess Fanwood warrant following a motor ve- statements from Senators Frank we will be there for 3,000 more years at board president Thomas Russo as “the leave the building,” he said. Lautenberg and Bob Menendez, who least, long after Hamas and Hezbollah Court and charged with criminal mischief hicle stop on Third Street. cream of the crop,” Assistant Superin- Ms. Hayes said, “I would not be for allegedly driving a motor vehicle into Thursday, July 27, Phyllis Staten, 57, of both pledged their support for Israel. have been thrown into the dustbin of tendent for Curriculum and Instruction able to be in this position without the portable toilets at a Lamberts Mill Road Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding Rabbi Douglas Sagal of Emanu-El history,” concluded Mr. Olmert. Margaret W. Hayes was announced as coaching of Dr. Choye. She assured field, knocking them into a ditch. Both Fanwood warrant after a field investigation. said that despite the “cloud of despair, Cranford resident Alan Barkin, presi- the new superintendent for the district me I would be making the right deci- men were released on their own recogni- Saturday, July 29, Bruce K. Boone, 47, anxiety and concern that has envel- dent of the Jewish Community Center at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of sion to come here (four years ago). I zance after being issued summonses. of Elizabeth was arrested following a oped us…to see us come together is of Central NJ, said he was impressed by Education (BOE) meeting last Thurs- hope that I am able to accomplish half Wednesday, July 26, Cedric Roach, motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road, which perhaps a sign of hope for our time.” the broad turnout and the “obvious day evening, July 27. of what you have, Carol.” 21, of Westfield was arrested at revealed numerous outstanding warrants In a statement read by Stuart Rabner, strong support from the community.” Brightwood Avenue on an outstanding out of Elizabeth and Newark. Ms. Hayes’ appointment includes a The board passed multiple con- criminal warrant out of Elizabeth for $150. Saturday, July 29, Mark C. Eilam, 50, Governor Jon Corzine said, “We must CBI president Ira Smelkinson of starting salary of tracts with the UCESC, let the terrorists know we will not be Westfield said it “underscores the deep Roach was released after posting bail. of Piscataway was arrested and charged $175,000 per year, begins most of which involved Saturday, July 29, a resident of the 600 with driving while intoxicated (DWI), bullied…The United States must stand sense of support this Jewish commu- September 1 and extends “non-public school fund- block of Norwood Drive reported that the refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test and firmly with Israel against terrorism.” nity has for the state of Israel.” through June 30, 2011. ing.” Under this motion rear window on her motor vehicle was possession of a controlled dangerous sub- Rabbi Eric Yoffie, president of the Executive Vice President of the Mr. Russo paid tribute were non-public school shattered while the vehicle was parked in stance (CDS) following a motor vehicle Union for Reform Judaism, presented Jewish Federation of Central NJ to outgoing Superinten- nursing services, auxil- the street in front of her residence. stop on Martine Avenue. the evening’s remarks. He said 2,500 Stanley Stone said the program was dent Carol Choye, who iary and handicapped ser- Saturday, July 29, a resident of the 1300 Monday, July 31, Carlos A. Pertez, 36, rockets have been fired against Israel’s “pulled together in one week...This is served as superintendent vices for students who block of the Boulevard reported that the rear of Plainfield was arrested following a northern cities, and 500,000 Israelis really a fight for world democracy.” window of his motor vehicle was broken motor vehicle stop, which revealed an for 13 years and “did an attend non-public out while it was parked in front of his home. active Dunnellen warrant. have been driven from their homes. He Elam Kott, vice president of the incredible job.” schools, non-public tech- said Hezbollah’s attacks are unprovoked Jewish Agency for Israel’s Education Saturday, July 29, a resident of the 700 Monday, July 31, David D. Parker, 41, of “Dr. Choye has been a nology program, profes- block of Dorian Road reported the rear Plainfield was arrested on an active Seaside and aimed at civilians. “Hezbollah wants Fund, said the audience was “moti- good friend to all of us – sional services for child window of her automobile was broken out Heights warrant after a field investigation. Israel to be wiped off the map,” he said. vated and warm.” the staff and, most impor- Margaret W. Hayes study teams and the while it was parked in front of her home. Tuesday, August 1, Quashon A. “If Israel is not just in this cause, then “People were speaking from the tantly, the kids,” he said. IDEA-B funds (non-pub- Sunday, July 30, Donald Freiday, 21, Brooks, 18, of Plainfield was arrested for no cause can ever be just.” Rabbi Yoffie heart,” he said. Board member Donald Parisi ad- lic school Individual with Disabili- of Asbury and a 17-year-old female pas- an outstanding Plainfield warrant follow- compared the attack to Pearl Harbor. dressed Ms. Choye and said, “Every ties Education Act – B Initiative). senger in his motor vehicle were arrested ing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. “The first responsibility of any govern- single time I heard you speak, I can’t Trip Whitehouse, vice president of and charged with possession of less than Mountainside ment is to protect its citizens.” 50 grams of suspected marijuana after Thursday, July 27, Maurice Z. Jordan, Contracts remember an occasion when you spoke the board, voted against each of the being stopped in the 100 block of North Jr., 19, of Orange was arrested and charged Congressman Mike Ferguson said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 about you. You never did that.” UCESC contract proposals. Sasha Israel “has the absolute right to protect Avenue. The juvenile, a Kenilworth resi- with receiving stolen property, criminal in his seventh year. Sergeants are paid The board moved to name the high- Slocum voted against one item – the dent, was released with a summons to a mischief and aggravated assault. herself like the US did after 9/11.” He $80,659, lieutenants $87,747, and school media center in her name and non-public technology program. All parent. Freiday was released on his own According to police, a computer check said Israel is being careful and “only captains $94,824. will hold a ceremony in September. other members of the board voted in recognizance with a summons. on the license plate revealed that the ve- using a fraction of her military poten- Mr. Gildea said the town is “still “I want to thank all of you. It’s really favor of the contracts with the UCESC, Sunday, July 30, a resident of the 1700 hicle Jordan was driving was stolen. tial,” while Hezbollah “deliberately exploring” its options on salary in- embarrassing to take credit for who and the motion passed. block of Boynton Avenue reported that Police said they proceeded to pull the puts citizens in harm’s way.” creases for cops whether it be through you are and what you have done. These Former board president Linda the rear window of his automobile was vehicle over by pulling in front of it in an Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and Assem- smashed out by a rock that was found on attempt to prevent a pursuit. The suspect “flat dollar” increases, annual per- years have been a dream for any super- Nelson said voting against this motion the rear floor of the vehicle, which was then struck the police vehicle in the rear in centage increases and percentage in- intendent,” Ms. Choye said. “This bus, would not solve the non-public school parked in front of his residence. an attempt to escape, but heavy traffic on creases of salaries. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood commu- funding problem. She recommended Scotch Plains Route 22 prevented the driver from being Taxes Like the FMBA contract, the town nity, is going in the right direction.” that members take up grievances with Wednesday, July 26, a resident of East able to escape, police said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 is seeking employee contributions for Mr. Russo announced Ms. Hayes’ the funding “through other channels.” Second Street reported that someone en- Police said an inspection of the vehicle where he believes additional funding health care and to switch from tradi- unanimous appointment. He said the She said that voting ‘no’ would tered his shed and removed copper wire revealed the ignition was damaged, as should go for is special education. tional to PPO insurance plans in the board received 25 resumes from people make it more difficult for the district valued at $5,000. Police said there was well as the passenger side door lock. Mr. Bramnick said it was “signifi- PBA and Teamsters contracts. Salary within the district, from New Jersey to receive funding from the state. evidence of forced entry. A 16-year old juvenile from Orange cant” that the legislature met in the increases are also an issue in both Wednesday, July 26, a resident of who was a passenger in the vehicle was Westfield Road reported that someone also arrested for possession of a concealed summer to discuss property tax re- contracts. Mr. Gildea said Teamsters removed items from his vehicle while it knife and burglary tools, police said. form and that Governor Corzine has members are also looking for health Westfield Town Council was parked in the Park Avenue municipal Saturday, July 29, James Westfield, 40, put issues such as pensions, govern- coverage beyond age 65. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lot. The victim stated that the items re- of North Plainfield was arrested and charged ment spending and consolidation of Public works employees are paid told the council that the taskforce’s job increase revenue to the town by in- moved were valued at $100. with driving with a suspended license after services on the table for discussion. hourly between $13.66 and $26 de- is to negotiate the impact of new homes creasing the limousine license fee Thursday, July 27, a resident of Raritan his car became disabled on Route 22. “I am convinced that there will be pending where they are in the 11-step that “push the envelope too far.” from $10 to $50, the application fee Road reported that someone damaged his Saturday, July 29, Ramiro A. Rojas, some changes. Will that be enough? I salary guide, which equates between He said these new homes do not to film in the town from $50 to $100 mailbox. Police said it appeared a vehicle 26, of Naples, Fla., Juan C. Sanchelparra, am very skeptical of that,” he said. $28,000 and $54,000, based on a 40- violate any existing building laws or and the per-day filming fee on town caused the damage. 21, of Elizabeth, Edwin Gomez, 18, of Assemblyman Eric Muñoz, M.D. hour-work week. Engineering profes- require variances, “but many would right-of-way from $500 to $1,000. Friday, July 28, a resident of Lake Elizabeth and a 16-year old juvenile were Avenue reported being the victim of ha- arrested and charged with theft, criminal said in a statement that he was “very sional staffers are salaried employees agree they have altered the fabric of Mr. Echausse said the rise in the rassment, stating that someone called her mischief and possession of burglary tools. excited that we will now have the and earn between $31,383 and $56,825. the neighborhood.” (For more infor- application fee and filming fee only several times on the telephone. According to police, upon responding to opportunity to focus on this issue and The town is eying either a four- mation, see front-page story.) pertains to big commercial vendors, Saturday, July 29, a resident of Henry a Route 22 theater after being advised by I hope this process will result in sub- contract with the FMBA and three or First Ward Councilman Peter not to local residents. Street reported suspicious activity in his a witness of a motor vehicle theft in stantive, permanent property tax re- four year agreements with both the Echausse presented on second read- Concerning sidewalk cafés, one or- neighborhood. Police discovered minor progress, police observed two black males lief for our homeowners.” PBA and Teamsters. ing several ordinances amending fees dinance adopts a model closer to damage to the street and a telephone pole. inside a vehicle attempting to steal it. on which the town has oversight. Mr. Summit’s, whereby Westfield would Sunday, July 30, Darion Avrette, 40, of Police said the suspects, later identified Echausse, finance policy committee abandon its flat fee and use a per-seat South Plainfield was arrested following a as Rojas and a juvenile, then exited the chairman, said the ordinances would fee. The cost would be $100 per year for motor vehicle stop, which revealed an vehicle and were apprehended by police. a restaurant with one to 10 seats. The outstanding Somerville, Conn. warrant. An examination of the vehicle revealed the Business The suspect was processed and trans- dashboard to be torn apart, police said. cost would be $250 for establishments ported to the Union County jail. According to police, another stolen Embroidery Customer offering 11 to 25 seats, $350 for 26 to 50 Fanwood vehicle was apprehended before it could chairs and $425 for those that seat more Tuesday, July 25, Russell James, 54, of exit the parking lot and Gomez, and Of The Week than 50 people. The original flat permit Irvington was arrested when a motor ve- Sanchelparra were taken into custody. fee for sidewalk cafés cost $100 a year. hicle stop on South Avenue revealed an The juvenile is being held at the juvenile Fourth Ward Councilman Tom outstanding Essex County warrant. detention center in Elizabeth, while all Bigosinski read an ordinance designed Wednesday, July 26, Filicia J. Jamison- other suspects are being held at the Union to secure construction sites by mandat- Davis, 25, of Linden was arrested when a County Detention Center. ing that a contractor construct a six-foot chain-linked fence around a site. The council approved demolitions Overdevelopment Committee Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader for single family dwellings located at CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 FIRE SAFETY…Children in the Jefferson School Summer Playground receive 930 Coolidge Street, 12 North Wickom maximum of three habitable floors of (the ordinance) is,” Mr. Newell said. a visit from Westfield Fire Department on Tuesday. Drive, 737 Prospect Street, 885 East space, limits homes’ heights to 35 feet “Jim Foerst tried to describe it, tried Broad Street, 830 Kimball Avenue, 808 and creates a sliding scale for homes to identify it, but I didn’t think it was Lawrence Avenue, 696 Rahway Av- with smaller side yards to 32 feet. adequately presented.” enue, 1423 East Broad Street and 321 According to Mr. Foerst, the ordi- At Tuesday’s meeting, the mayor Scott Edmonds Brightwood Avenue, a one-car detached nance changes the definition of habit- said the task force’s job is to preserve garage at 528 Boulevard, a two-car able FAR (floor-to-area ratio) to gross the town’s neighborhoods and The Flower Zone detached garage at 505 Parkview Av- FAR, thereby removing “technical homeowners’ ability to expand and enue and a single family with detached exclusions” to the size of homes, such property rights, while striking a bal- Town Embroidery garage at 628 Downer Street. as attached garages, while excluding ance between growth, character, prop- Erratum porches, decks, gazebos, accessory erty values, property rights and pres- 102 Quimby Street A front-page article in The Westfield buildings, attic areas and basements. ervation of quality of life. The mayor 908 233 -1221 Leader last week should have stated “The goal of this committee,” the instructed those who would like to that tax bills in Scotch Plains are due mayor said last week, “is to identify contact the taskforce to e-mail www.townembroidery.com August 21. Bills are normally due Au- ways to promote architecture that is [email protected]. gust 10. The article reversed these dates. sensitive to the character of our neigh- borhoods, while being sensitive to hous- ing trends and market values. With that in mind, the second goal is to minimize Bd. of Ed. any unintended consequences to any CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ordinances with respect to homeowners’ students, will be comprised of all improving their homes’ market value.” kindergarteners in the district, three Mr. Foerst said, “This is not exactly pre-kindergarten rooms, a transitional 25 t h Anniversary Special what the planning board recom- kindergarten room and the district’s mended. They basically wanted to keep leaps and bounds program for autis- the whole thing to themselves and tic children. review it and make their own review of The new center would cost the dis- the issue and ordinance and put forth trict approximately $5.8 million but their own proposition. I think based on would first need to be approved by the the town code it’s better for us to keep public through a bond referendum. Call me today to hear about these new it and for us to appoint the committee. Pending approval, the center is sched- optional features: New Car Replacement, “I thought it was important to have uled for completion by September 2008. the architectural review board and the “This motion puts the state on no- Accident Forgiveness and Deductible Rewards. board of adjustment because the board tice of plan review,” Mr. Foley said. of adjustment will be dealing with any Mr. Berman said that the district (908) 301-0711 changes that are made and the plan- needs approval 60 days before the ning board agrees to,” Mr. Foerst added. referendum date and another 90 days Ron Bansky Speaking following Tuesday’s pub- for the state to approve the plan. 715 CENTRAL AVENUE - SUITE 10 lic meeting, Mr. Newell told The He also said the state selects five dates Westfield Leader that he wants to WESTFIELD throughout the year when school dis- review Westfield’s land-use ordinance tricts can request a bond referendum. As [email protected] and bring it up to date, but “there’s a result of the Roosevelt School plan not a whole lot we can do. We can’t being tabled, the board is considering Timeless Styling and Quality That Lasts... change what’s already allowed.” holding the referendum in January 2007. Mr. Newell described the group’s Mr. Foley confirmed that this exten- That’s Why Customers Keep Coming Back to Bellini. mission as “nebulous” at the current sion would not interfere with plans for Short Hills Manalapan point but said the “big issue is scale construction. He also told The Westfield Kings Shopping Center Galleria Shopping Center more than anything.” He said once the Leader that should the Lincoln School ordinance is properly defined and facility be occupied until June 30, 973.376.2450 732.462.3898 contextualized, the committee’s job is 2007 by Hillcrest Academy, the plan Features are optional and subject to terms, conditions and availability. 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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, August 3, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 31-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SP-F BOE Sends off Choye, Selects Hayes as New School Superintendent By MEGHAN GILL did that.” out the coaching of Dr. Choye. She Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The board moved to name the high- assured me I would be making the SCOTCH PLAINS — Described by school media center in her name and right decision to come here (four years board president Thomas Russo as “the will hold a ceremony in September. ago). I hope that I am able to accom- cream of the crop,” Assistant Superin- “I want to thank all of you. It’s really plish half of what you have, Carol.” tendent for Curriculum and Instruction embarrassing to take credit for who In other business, the board hon- Margaret Hayes was announced as the you are and what you have done. These ored Anthony DelSordi, board secre- new superintendent for the district at years have been a dream for any super- tary and business administrator, with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of intendent,” Ms. Choye said. “This bus, a plaque for his latest achievement – Education (BOE) meeting last Thurs- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood commu- being president of the New Jersey day evening, July 27. nity, is going in the right direction.” Association of School Administra- Ms. Hayes’ appointment includes tors. a starting salary of $175,000 per year, The board passed multiple con- begins September 1 and extends tracts with the UCESC, most of which through June 30, 2011. involved “non-public school fund- The board passed multiple con- ing.” The items under this motion tracts with the Union County Educa- were non-public school nursing ser- tional Services Commission vices, auxiliary and handicapped ser- (UCESC), discussed the proposed ice vices for students who attend non- hockey team, discussed the high- public schools, non-public technol- school synthetic turf field possibility ogy program, professional services and reviewed School One field main- for child study teams and the IDEA- tenance and upgrade issues. The board B funds (non-public school Individual noted that retroactive paychecks with Disabilities Education Act – B would be issued for teachers, secre- Initiative). Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times NIGHT ON THE TOWN…Scotch Plains residents join the Police Department to celebrate “National Night Out” in the taries and paraprofessionals under the Trip Whitehouse, vice president of Village Green. The program advocates anti-crime awareness and was sponsored by DARE and the police department. recently enacted union contract. the board, voted against each of the Mr. Russo paid tribute to outgoing UCESC contract proposals. Sasha Superintendent Carol Choye, who Slocum voted against one item – the served as superintendent for 13 years non-public technology program. All Legislature Takes on Prop. Taxes; and “did an incredible job” during Superintendent Margaret Hayes other members of the board voted in her tenure. Mr. Russo then announced the favor of the contracts with the “Dr. Choye has been a good friend unanimous appointment of Ms. Hayes UCESC, and the motion passed. to all of us – the staff and, most as the new superintendent. He said Ms. Nelson said that voting against Scutari to Co-Chair Pension Panel importantly, the kids,” Mr. Russo said. that the board received 25 resumes this motion would not solve the prob- By PAUL J. PEYTON ing $250 million from the sales tax Serving with Mr. Scutari and Ms. Former board president Linda Nelson from people within the district, all lem of non-public school funding. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “to create an unprecedented Pou on the pension reform panel are said, “Unique to many superintendents, over New Jersey and as far as Tennes- She recommended that board mem- TRENTON – The state legislature reengineering fund” as an incentive Democrats Senator Ronald Rice Carol is one who always lets her staff see and Kentucky. bers take up their grievances with this acted last Friday to approve legisla- for schools and local governments to (Essex) and Assemblyman Thomas shine. We have been very blessed to “We know her (Ms. Hayes’) work funding “through other channels.” tion to dedicate half of the state’s share services and reduce costs. He Giblin (D-Essex) and Republicans have Carol serve us for 13 years.” ethic; she is almost always the last She said that voting ‘no’ would sales tax for property tax relief. In encouraged counties, towns and Senator William Gormley (Atlantic) Board member Donald Parisi said, person to leave the building,” he said. make it more difficult for the district addition, the legislature approved bills school districts to offer more regional and Assemblyman Kevin O’Toole “Every single time I heard you speak, Upon the announcement of her to receive funding from the state. to create four joint committees to services. Governor Corzine also pro- (Essex). I can’t ever remember an occasion nomination, Ms. Hayes said, “I would The board also heard issues relat- look at reforming public school fund- posed giving local governments the Other committees formed are: when you spoke about you. You never not be able to be in this position with- ing to funding for the ice hockey ing, public employee benefits, gov- opportunity to “raise new revenues, Consolidation – Democrats, co- team. Nancy Bauer, who has been an ernment consolidation and shared including the right to impose impact chairs, Senator Bob Smith advocate for the district hockey team, services, along with a citizens prop- fees.” (Middlesex) and Assemblyman John Fanwood Receives Aid, Set appealed to the board for the funding erty tax constitutional convention. The governor also favors creating a Wisniewski (Middlesex), Senator of a coach for the fall 2006 season. “I Lawmakers approved a bill to use state comptroller position to review Ellen Karcher (Monmouth), Assem- ask you to consider on the basis of 50 percent of revenue generated from financial activities “of all governmen- blyman Robert Gordon (Bergen) and To Adopt Budget Tuesday fairness. There is funding available the state sales tax, which will now be tal units and authorities.” Republicans, Senator Joseph Kyrillos By MARIA WOEHR 8 at 7:30 p.m. for a freshman soccer team.” 7 percent, for property tax relief and Senate President and former Gov- (Monmouth) and Assemblyman Jo- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The council also addressed park- Ms. Bauer also said that she hopes to put a referendum on the November ernor Richard Codey said Governor seph Malone (Burlington). FANWOOD — After receiving ing issues around school times. that ice hockey is not a “pay to play” ballot making this change permanent. Corzine “didn’t sugar-coat the situa- Joint Committee on Public School $350,000 from New Jersey’s $25 Fanwood Police Lieutenant Richard sport program in Scotch Plains. The Office of Legislative Services, a tion” and gave a “realistic address” Funding Reform – Democrats, co- million Extraordinary Municipal Aid Trigo appeared before the council to Mr. Russo said that when the non-partisan arm of state government on his proposed reforms. chairs, Senator John Adler (Camden) Program (EMAP) last Thursday, the discuss parking and traffic problems board approved freshman soccer, it that reviews legislation, estimates that Senator Nicholas Scutari (LD-22, and Assemblyman Herbert Conaway Fanwood Borough Council approved the police department is having con- was an expansion of a pre-existing $625 million would be generated in Linden), who represents Scotch Plains (Burlington), Senators Joseph Doria, the 2006 municipal budget Tuesday cerning parents with cars dropping program, not a new program. “Soc- fiscal year 2007, $650 million in 2008 and Fanwood, was named Monday to Jr. (Hudson) and Assemblymen Brian night. and picking up children from school. cer has been in the district for 50 and $675 million in 2009. co-chair the joint committee on pub- Stack (Hudson) and Republicans, The $7.7 million budget was origi- “It is very frustrating to people years,” he said. In a speech to the legislature, Gov- lic employee pension benefits reform Gerald Cardinale (Bergen) and David nally proposed on March 22, but ap- who live in the area,” Mr. Trigo said. As a result of Ms. Bauer’s com- ernor Jon Corzine presented his “blue- with Assemblywoman Nellie Pou Wolfe (Ocean). proval of the budget was put on hold The police department is propos- ments, board member Betty Woerner print” for reforming New Jersey’s (Passaic). Joint Committee on Constitutional awaiting official word concerning the ing that there be no parking on Tren- asked the board to revisit the extra- property tax system. “The total prop- “It’s an honor. I’m a freshman (in Reform and Citizens Property Tax amount of additional aid the borough ton Avenue between Roosevelt and curricular program policy. “I would erty tax levy today is $20 billion. the Legislature) and they named me Convention – co-chairs, Democrats, would receive from the state. Lincoln Avenues during school hours like the policy committee to clarify Without action, it will double to nearly chairman of a major committee,” Mr. Senate Majority Leader Bernard “Approval of the budget may have and a half an hour before and after the language,” she said. $40 billion within a decade,” he said. Scutari said when reached Monday Kenny, Jr. (Hudson) and Assembly- been delayed, but an extra $350,000 school. This would allow fire trucks The board discussed the School The governor has proposed the cre- night for comment. man John Burzichelli (Gloucester), will help with the cost of property access in case of emergency. One field and the possible installa- ation of a $1.6-billion credit program He promised an open discussion Senators Fred Madden, Jr. taxes and services that are a burden to Mr. Trigo also proposed that park- tion of a new high-school turf field. to lower taxes for senior citizens and on pensions by his committee. “We (Gloucester) and Assemblyman Louis taxpayers,” Mayor Colleen Mahr said. ing on the north side of Wilson Av- Mr. DelSordi attended a non-public middle-class families and to double need a system that is fair to public Manzo (Hudson) and Republicans, Fanwood is one of three towns in enue be banned because residents meeting on Monday night with vari- the credit to tenants. He also has employees and taxpayers,” he said. Senate Minority Leader Leonard Union County awarded extraordinary who live on the street are getting ous athletic groups to discuss better proposed capping the property tax at He added that the panel would review Lance (Hunterdon) and Richard aid this year from the state. Roselle blocked in by school traffic and ways to maintain and upgrade all of 4 percent. which benefit programs are “offered, Merkt (Morris). Park and Kenilworth will each re- parked cars. He proposed a ‘no park- the district’s fields. The governor said he wants to elimi- mandated and required” and then The joint legislative committees ceive $100,000. New Jersey’s Ex- ing, stopping or standing’ sign for Should the high-school turf field nate loopholes “that allow profes- develop a plan that will result in a will hold their opening sessions as traordinary Municipal Aid Program this area. He said the police depart- plan be approved, it will require the sional service providers, political “reduction of these costs.” follows: Citizens Convention panel, granted Fanwood $250,000 toward ment also seeks to ban parking on district to submit a bond to the public appointees and people who barely “We don’t have a (property) tax tomorrow, Friday, August 4, at noon; the budget two years ago, officials Hunter Avenue between Madison and for funding. The proposal includes work to enjoy the benefits of a system problem, we have a spending prob- Consolidation, Tuesday, August 8, at said. Midway Avenues on the left side of the installation of a turf football field, intended for career public employ- lem,” he said, saying that state and 10 a.m.; Public Pensions, Wednes- “We put in a very good application the street to allow for fire trucks. a new track and a varsity soccer field. ees.” He noted that he wants to end local governments spend too much day, August 9, at 10 a.m.; School and worked hard to get our hands in Currently, the traffic on that street is The next board meeting will be the practice of “padding” pensions. money. “We have to contain costs,” Funding, Thursday, August 10, at 10 all the pots to keep our revenues high,” “stop and go,” he said. August 31. Governor Corzine also favors us- he said. a.m. Mayor Mahr said. Tickets for parking illegally in that In a prepared statement released by The committees are charged with Because the borough cannot col- area would range from $30 to $68. Senate Democrats, he said that the filing reports by November. Gover- lect taxes without having an approved “This is for the convenience of the Planning Bd. Denies Request state needs to “reduce a skyrocketing nor Corzine said if lawmakers fail to budget, residents’ August tax pay- neighbors who have children getting liability that hampers all levels of “achieve sustainable relief and re- ments have been put on hold. To con- dropped off on their front lawns and governments’ ability to plan prudently form” by January 1, he will call for “a tinue covering borough payroll ex- who are getting blocked in, but this is For Re-vote on Development and eliminate the long-term mort- citizens’ constitutional convention” penses and a temporary emergency also about children’s safety. Children By DEBORAH MADISON which is what he was requesting. By gage on our future.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 appropriation, the council approved should not be getting dropped off on Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times granting him reconsideration and a on an anticipation note of $1.4 mil- the side of the street without a side- FANWOOD — The Fanwood revote, both parties could avoid lion. The borough will amend second walk,” Mr. Trigo said. planning and zoning board of ad- costly legal fees, Mr. Kraus’ letter quarter bills to reflect the state aid, “Although I think this definitely is justment has denied a request by stated. officials said. a concern for the residents, what con- Fanwood developer and attorney Mr. Kraus requested that the board A public hearing and final adop- cerns me is that the fire trucks have to Robert Kraus to reconsider their de- vote separately on the variance re- tion of the budget will be held at the take precedence,” Councilwoman nial of his application for a two- quest and the site plan. By splitting regular meeting on Tuesday, August Katherine Mitchell said. building development on South Av- the issues, the site plan would only enue. need a simple majority vote for ap- The board denied the application proval. Mr. Kraus told The Scotch on June 28 submitted by Fanwood Plains-Fanwood Times that he was Plaza Partners, of which Mr. Kraus “confident” that he and the fire de- is a principal co-owner, for a branch partment could work out a plan that of the Town Bank and Goddard Pre- would satisfy their fire-safety rec- school at 314-328 South Avenue af- ommendations without having to ter the borough’s fire department move the buildings closer to the issued its recommendation that the street, which board members found plans put the buildings too far from objectionable. the street to permit fire-truck access Board Chairman Gregory to the roof. Cummings told The Times that Board The board voted 4-2 in favor, but Attorney Clifford Kuhn informed the the application was denied because it board that a revote would not be legal. contained a use variance, which re- He said that Mr. Kraus would either Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times quires a majority-plus-one vote or have to submit a new application or BE ON THE WATCH…Panettone’s Deli in Fanwood, along with other stores five votes for approval. appeal the board’s decision in court. in the downtown district, recently received counterfeit $10 and $5 bills. Pictured Mr. Kraus submitted a letter to the If a judge remanded the case back to above is Panettone’s store employee James Andino holding an authentic $10 bill. board dated July 25 informing the the board, then they could reconsider The police have sent out warnings to all local businesses about the counterfeit board that he planned to appeal the and revote, he said. bills. decision in court. He wrote in his In other business, the board voted PAGE INDEX Maria Woehr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times letter that the judge would most likely to deny an application submitted by Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-16 MOVING FORWARD...The Fanwood Borough Council discusses the borough’s remand the matter back to the board Fanwood resident Alex Segal for reno- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 budget. It ultimately approved the budget at Tuesday night’s borough council meeting after receiving state aid figures. The adoption vote is set for August 8. to attempt to resolve the matter, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 Page 10 Thursday, August 3, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fanwood Planning Board POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vations to his property at 453 Mid- homes and devise an ordinance to way Avenue. Board members cited a prevent them. Company represen- Scotch Plains vehicle in the rear in an attempt to “gross disregard” for procedure and tative Paul Ricci is expected to re- Wednesday, July 26, a resident of escape, but heavy traffic on Route 22 ordinance on Mr. Segal’s part when port on this issue at the next board East Second Street reported that some- prevented the driver from being able he expanded his Cape Cod house into meeting in August. one entered his shed and removed to escape, police said. a three-story structure without ob- Neighbors of the Midway house copper wire valued at $5,000. Police Police said an inspection of the taining the proper permits or vari- told The Times that they were not very said there was evidence of forced vehicle revealed the ignition was dam- ances. optimistic about the board’s denial. entry. aged, as well as the passenger side Neighbors voiced their objections Multiple neighbors said they doubted Wednesday, July 26, a resident of door lock. to the expansion at several board whether the courts could do anything Westfield Road reported that some- A 16-year old juvenile from Or- meetings, claiming that it was too big at this point to remedy the situation. one removed items from his vehicle ange who was a passenger in the and incongruent with other homes in Others questioned why Mr. Segal while it was parked in the Park Av- vehicle was also arrested for posses- their neighborhood. Neighbors and needed five bedrooms and five bath- enue municipal lot. The victim stated sion of a concealed knife and bur- board members also objected to a rooms for his family of three people. that the items removed were valued at glary tools, police said. four-foot-high retaining wall to the Mr. Segal, an immigration attor- Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times $100. Saturday, July 29, James Westfield, rear of the property, which was con- ney, previously told The Times that he FOOD AND FLOWERS...Scotch Plains shoppers find both food and flowers at Thursday, July 27, a resident of 40, of North Plainfield was arrested structed without variance approval planned on having his elderly parents the weekly farmers’ market, held each Saturday during the summer in the Raritan Road reported that someone and charged with driving with a sus- and without submitting an engineer- move in with them. municipal parking lot on Park Avenue. damaged his mailbox. Police said it pended license after his car became ing plan. Midway Avenue resident Geraldine appeared a vehicle caused the dam- disabled on Route 22. Zoning Officer Nancy Koederitz Inman, who lives two doors down age. Saturday, July 29, Ramiro A. Rojas, said Mr. Segal did not comply with from Mr. Segal, said that his yard has Israeli Prime Minister’s Friday, July 28, a resident of Lake 26, of Naples, Fla., Juan C. the board’s request to submit engi- contained construction debris and has Avenue reported being the victim of Sanchelparra, 21, of Elizabeth, Edwin neering plans to safely dismantle the lacked maintenance for four years, harassment, stating that someone Gomez, 18, of Elizabeth and a 16- retaining wall by the June 1 deadline. making their neighborhood “look like Brother Speaks at Emanu-El called her several times on the tele- year old juvenile were arrested and Mr. Segal previously told The Times a slum.” By SARAH QUELLER being careful and “only using a frac- phone. charged with theft, criminal mischief that he was granted a building permit Marcia Gelfand, whose property Specially Written for The Scotch-Plains Fanwood Times tion of her military potential,” while Saturday, July 29, a resident of and possession of burglary tools. and was not informed that he needed abuts Mr. Segal’s to the rear, said she WESTFIELD—Yossi Olmert, Hezbollah “deliberately puts citizens Henry Street reported suspicious ac- According to police, upon respond- variances by the construction depart- has endured this ordeal for four years Middle East scholar and brother of in harm’s way.” tivity in his neighborhood. Accord- ing to a Route 22 theater after being ment. without any remedy by the board. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and Assem- ing to police, minor damage to the advised by a witness of a motor ve- Ms. Koederitz told the board that Regarding the board’s decision, she spoke at “An Evening of Solidarity blywoman Linda Stender both dis- street and a telephone pole was dis- hicle theft in progress, police ob- Mr. Segal did not construct accord- said, “I will believe it when I see with Israel” at Temple Emanu-El in cussed their recent trips to Israel. Mr. covered. served two black males inside a ve- ing to the plans he submitted; he changes.” Westfield, Tuesday, August 1. Kean told the audience to “Stand up Sunday, July 30, Darion Avrette, hicle attempting to steal it. instead expanded his house much Neighborhood resident Richard More than 600 local residents attended to those who don’t stand with Israel.” 40, of South Plainfield was arrested Police said the suspects, later iden- more extensively than what plans Leone said that it should not have the evening sponsored by the Jewish Mr. Olmert relayed his brother’s following a motor vehicle stop, which tified as Rojas and a juvenile, then had shown. taken this long for a remedy to occur. Community Relations Council (JCRC) message: “We are going to defeat the revealed an outstanding Somerville, exited the vehicle and were appre- The issue of non-compliance will He said this situation almost “killed” of the Jewish Federation of Central New terrorists.” Conn. warrant. The suspect was pro- hended by police. An examination of now be sent back to the zoning of- him and his neighbors due to “ex- Jersey. In addition to Mr. Olmert’s key- Mr. Olmert discussed in his key- cessed and transported to the Union the vehicle revealed the dashboard to ficer for remedial action. Board tremely hazardous conditions.” note speech, many local government note address the threat of Hamas and County jail. be torn apart, police said. members discussed various remedies He said that Mr. Segal knocked officials pledged their support for Israel Hezbollah to Israel. Fanwood According to police, another sto- that might be pursued, including the down a large tree “perilously close” in its war against Hezbollah. Terrorists believed the Israeli gov- Tuesday, July 25, Russell James, len vehicle was apprehended before possibility of the courts ordering Mr. to his house and that the retaining Louis Beckerman, JCRC Co-Chair, ernment was weak and wouldn’t react, 54, of Irvington was arrested follow- it could exit the parking lot and Gomez Segal to dismantle the non-approved wall was a hazard to Mr. Segal’s own said Hezbollah has “no territorial he said. “We want to destroy the state ing a motor vehicle stop on South and Sanchelparra were taken into construction, which included the child, who plays in the yard. Mr. claims” and that the current conflict of the Hezbollah in Lebanon…for six Avenue, which revealed an outstand- custody. The juvenile is being held at addition of several bedrooms and Leone, an engineer, said that the wall is the longest sustained attack against years they created a state of terrorism; ing Essex County warrant. the juvenile detention center in Eliza- two decks. was engineered incorrectly and would Israel since 1948. therefore, there [is] no choice.” Wednesday, July 26, Filicia J. beth, while all other suspects are be- Ms. Koederitz told The Times that not hold up the cliff behind it. He said JCRC Co-Chair Gordon Haas read Mr. Olmert said Israel will not ac- Jamison-Davis, 25, of Linden was ing held at the Union County Deten- her department would issue its deci- that mud was seeping out from under statements from Senators Frank cept a ceasefire until Hezbollah is arrested following a motor vehicle tion Center. sion as to remedial action only after the wall into Mr. Segal’s first floor, Lautenberg and Bob Menendez, who destroyed. According to Olmert, 88 stop on South Avenue, which revealed Westfield the board votes on the resolution, ruining the ecosystem of trees on the both pledged their support for Israel. percent of Israelis currently support an outstanding East Orange warrant. Tuesday, July 25, Anthony Mazzilli, possibly at its next meeting. property behind it. Rabbi Douglas Sagal of Emanu-El their government. Wednesday, July 26, Tia A. Reid, 18, of Mountainside and Joseph Due to expansions of this type, The board will hold its next agenda said that despite the “cloud of despair, “We have been there for 3,000 years, 33, of Roselle was arrested on an Buontempo, 19, of Westfield were the board has commissioned a study meeting on Monday, August 21 and anxiety and concern that has envel- we will be there for 3,000 more years outstanding Fanwood warrant follow- arrested at Rahway Avenue and Bur- by its planning consultant, T & M the next regular meeting will be on oped us…to see us come together is at least, long after Hamas and ing a motor vehicle stop on Third gess Court and charged with criminal Associates, to study oversized Wednesday, August 30. Both meet- perhaps a sign of hope for our time.” Hezbollah have been thrown into the Street. mischief for allegedly driving a mo- ings will be held in the court cham- In a statement read by Stuart Rabner, dustbin of history,” Mr. Olmert said. Thursday, July 27, Phyllis Staten, tor vehicle into portable toilets at a Rotary Club Holds bers at 7:30 p.m. Governor Jon Corzine said, “We must Audience member Bob Beller said he 57, of Plainfield was arrested on an Lamberts Mill Road field, knocking let the terrorists know we will not be felt “recognition of the just cause against outstanding Fanwood warrant follow- them into a ditch. Both men were Internet Safety Prog. bullied… The United States must stand a terrorist threat against the existence of ing a field investigation. released on their own recognizance SCOTCH PLAINS – Karen firmly with Israel against terrorism.” Israel...I am proud to be here.” Saturday, July 29, Bruce K. Boone, after being issued summonses. Positan, Assistant Public Information NJ Property Rabbi Eric Yoffie, president of the Cranford resident Alan Barkin, presi- 47, of Elizabeth was arrested follow- Wednesday, July 26, Cedric Roach, Officer for the Union County Union for Reform Judaism, presented dent of the Jewish Community Center ing a motor vehicle stop on Terrill 21, of Westfield was arrested at Prosecutor’s Office, presented a cyber the evening’s remarks. According to of Central NJ, said he was impressed by Road, which revealed numerous out- Brightwood Avenue on an outstand- safety program to the Fanwood- Taxes Rabbi Yoffie, 2,500 rockets have been the broad turnout and the “obvious standing warrants out of Elizabeth ing criminal warrant out of Elizabeth Scotch Plains Rotary Club at its CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fired against Israel’s northern cities, strong support from the community.” and Newark. for $150. Roach was released after Wednesday meeting. Co-presenter to take up the task. and 500,000 Israelis have been driven CBI president Ira Smelkinson of Saturday, July 29, Mark C. Eilam, posting bail. Sergeant Andre Banks, supervisor of Locally, State Senator Tom Kean, from their homes. Rabbi Yoffie said Westfield said it “underscores the deep 50, of Piscataway was arrested and Saturday, July 29, a resident of the the prosecutor’s office High Tech Jr. of Westfield said he was “con- Hezbollah’s attacks are unprovoked and sense of support this Jewish commu- charged with driving while intoxi- 600 block of Norwood Drive reported Unit, is regarded as forensics expert. cerned over what the governor said aimed at civilians. “Hezbollah wants nity has for the state of Israel.” cated (DWI), refusal to submit to a that the rear window on her motor The cyber safety presentation was and what he didn’t say” to legislators. Israel to be wiped off the map,” he said. Executive Vice President of the breathalyzer test and possession of a vehicle was shattered while the ve- targeted to alert adults of various “First, the governor said he was “If Israel is not just in this cause, then Jewish Federation of Central NJ controlled dangerous substance hicle was parked in the street in front online dangers and to educate them interested in the ‘modernization’ of no cause can ever be just.” Rabbi Yoffie Stanley Stone said the program was (CDS) following a motor vehicle stop of her residence. on how to keep their children and taxes in New Jersey, which is not the compared the attack on Pearl Harbor. “pulled together in one week....This on Martine Avenue. Saturday, July 29, a resident in the their families safe. The program fo- same as saying he supports a reduc- “The first responsibility of any govern- is really a fight for world democracy.” Monday, July 31, Carlos A. Pertez, 1300 block of the Boulevard reported cused on the danger of cyber preda- tion in taxes. There is nothing pro- ment is to protect its citizens.” Elam Kott, vice president of the 36, of Plainfield was arrested follow- that the rear window of his motor tors — a great threat to vulnerable gressive or modern about raising the Congressman Mike Ferguson said Jewish Agency for Israel’s Education ing a motor vehicle stop, which re- vehicle was broken out while it was children online. sales tax to balance the state budget,” in a speech that Israel “has the abso- Fund, said the audience was “moti- vealed an active Dunnellen warrant. parked in front of his home. Sgt. Banks and Ms. Positan col- Mr. Kean said. lute right to protect herself like the vated and warm.” “People were speak- Monday, July 31, David D. Parker, Saturday, July 29, a resident of the laborated to alert students, parents “Secondly, the governor spent little U.S. did after 9/11.” He said Israel is ing from the heart,” he said. 41, of Plainfield was arrested on an 700 block of Dorian Road reported and educators of these online risks time talking about reducing the size active Seaside Heights warrant fol- that the rear window on her automo- and to offer tips on how to minimize of government. Serious property-tax lowing a field investigation. bile was broken out while the car was the risk. The most important tip they reform in New Jersey cannot be- WF Mayor Names Ad-Hoc Tuesday, August 1, Quashon A. parked in front of her home. offered was that children should never come a reality unless we rein in the Brooks, 18, of Plainfield was arrested Sunday, July 30, Donald Freiday, physically meet someone they met size, the cost and the burden of state for an outstanding Plainfield warrant 21, of Asbury and a 17-year-old fe- online unless they are accompanied spending as evidenced by the $8.9- Land-Use Task Force following a motor vehicle stop on male passenger in his motor vehicle by a trusted adult. billion increase in the state budget By MICHAEL J. POLLACK and creates a sliding scale for homes Terrill Road. were arrested and charged with pos- over the past five fiscal years,” Mr. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times with smaller side yards to 32 feet. Mountainside session of less than 50 grams of sus- Business Kean said. WESTFIELD – At Tuesday night’s According to Mr. Foerst, the ordi- Thursday, July 27, Maurice Z. Jor- pected marijuana after being stopped Embroidery Customer Assemblyman Jon Bramnick told public meeting, Mayor Andy Skibitsky nance changes the definition of habit- dan, Jr., 19, of Orange was arrested in the 100 block of North Avenue. Of The Week The Westfield Leader the state legis- named his land use task force in re- able FAR (floor-to-area ratio) to gross and charged with receiving stolen The juvenile, a Kenilworth resident, lature is currently operating in a “cri- sponse to planning board concerns FAR, thereby removing “technical property, criminal mischief and ag- was released with a summons to a sis mode” to move forward on prop- expressed by residents at the May 18 exclusions” to the size of homes, such gravated assault. parent. Freiday was released on his erty tax reform. He said one area meeting of the Westfield Planning as attached garages, while excluding According to police, a computer own recognizance with a summons. where he believes additional funding Board regarding overdevelopment. porches, decks, gazebos, accessory check on the license plate revealed Sunday, July 30, a resident of the should go for is special education. The planning board in May heard a buildings, attic areas and basements. that the vehicle Jordan was driving 1700 block of Boynton Avenue re- Mr. Bramnick said it was “sig- draft ordinance and subsequent public “The goal of this committee,” the was stolen. ported that the rear window of his nificant” that the legislature met in comment concerning overdevelopment. mayor said last week, “is to identify Police said they proceeded to pull automobile was smashed out by a the summer to discuss property tax At Tuesday’s town council public ses- ways to promote architecture that is the vehicle over by pulling in front of rock that was found on the rear floor reform and that Governor Corzine sion, Mayor Skibitsky said residents at sensitive to the character of our neigh- it in an attempt to prevent a pursuit. of the vehicle, which was parked in has put issues such as pensions, the May meeting felt proposed changes borhoods, while being sensitive to hous- The suspect then struck the police front of his residence. government spending and consoli- to the existing land use ordinance ing trends and market values. With that dation of services on the table for “might be too limiting” and may “im- in mind, the second goal is to minimize discussion. pact one’s ability to expand and nega- any unintended consequences to any “I am convinced that there will be tively affect property values.” ordinances with respect to homeowners’ Scott Edmonds some changes. Will that be enough? I In May, Planning Board Chairman improving their homes’ market value.” am very skeptical of that,” Mr. Robert Newell advised that the board Mr. Foerst said, “This is not exactly The Flower Zone Bramnick said. “not set forward the ordinance,” but what the planning board recom- Assemblyman Eric Muñoz, M.D. rather recommended“establishing a mended. They basically wanted to keep Town Embroidery said in a statement that he was “very committee and inviting architects, de- the whole thing to themselves and excited that we will now have the velopers and realtors to look at this.” review it and make their own review of 102 Quimby Street opportunity to focus on this issue and Adhering to the board’s request, the issue and ordinance and put forth 908 233 -1221 I hope this process will result in sub- Mayor Skibitsky subsequently named their own proposition. I think based on stantive, permanent property tax re- an ad-hoc land use task force com- the town code it’s better for us to keep www.townembroidery.com lief for our homeowners.” prised of planning board members, it and for us to appoint the committee. board of adjustment members, attor- “I thought it was important to have neys and other volunteers to study the architectural review board and the overdevelopment. board of adjustment because the board The mayor reached out to 12 volun- of adjustment will be dealing with any teers who “eagerly” agreed to join the changes that are made and the plan- committee: Fourth Ward Councilman ning board agrees to,” Mr. Foerst added. Jim Foerst, chairman of the code re- Speaking following Tuesday’s pub- 25 t h Anniversary Special view and town property committee; lic meeting, Mr. Newell told The Second Ward Councilwoman Vickie Westfield Leader that he wants to Kimmins; Bill Heinbokel and Frank review Westfield’s land-use ordinance Smith from the board of adjustment; and bring it up to date, but “there’s Vince Wilt and Mr. Newell from the not a whole lot we can do. We can’t planning board; Mary Stewart and change what’s already allowed.” Anthony Cerami from the architec- Mr. Newell described the group’s tural review board and at-large mem- mission as “nebulous” at the current bers Vince Loughlin, the board of ad- point but said the “big issue is scale justment attorney serving as a volun- more than anything.” He said once the teer, and architect Carol Hewitt. ordinance is properly defined and Mr. Heinbokel will chair the com- contextualized, the committee’s job is mittee, make overtures to groups, com- then to use the law to achieve its goals. pile input and build consensus. “We don’t really even know what it The mayor said he wants to reach (the ordinance) is,” Mr. Newell said. out to concerned residents, local ar- “Jim Foerst tried to describe it, tried chitects, realtors, builders and town to identify it, but I didn’t think it was professionals. No timeline has been adequately presented.” constructed, but the mayor said, “There At Tuesday’s meeting, the mayor is a sense of urgency to do this quickly said the task force’s job is to preserve Timeless Styling and Quality That Lasts... and at the same time we have to make the town’s neighborhoods and sure we do it correctly. I’m very eager homeowners’ ability to expand and That’s Why Customers Keep Coming Back to Bellini. to get started with this committee.” property rights, while striking a bal- Short Hills Manalapan He said he would meet with Mr. ance between growth, character, prop- Heinbokel “soon” to put a timeline erty values, property rights and pres- Kings Shopping Center Galleria Shopping Center Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times together. ervation of quality of life. The mayor READY TO RUN...More than 1,500 runners participated in Westfield’s annual 973.376.2450 732.462.3898 The proposed ordinance calls for a instructed those who would like to 5K run, sponsored by the DWC and held last Wednesday. (top) Participants take www.bellini.com maximum of three habitable floors of contact the taskforce to e-mail off down East Broad Street in Westfield at the start of the race (bottom) A crowd space, limits homes’ heights to 35 feet [email protected]. gathers on Elm Street to welcome runners at the finish line. Page 2 Thursday, August 3, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rail Coalition Discusses and Four UC Districts Look Reviews Express Tunnel To Consolidate Spending By DAVID RIGGS The coalition, as well as Mr. By CASSIE LO Schools Wilfred Murphy, Winfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Schulze and Mr. Weinberg, said they Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Park Superintendent Alice D’Ambola WESTFIELD — ARC Project Di- believe that it is crucial to get the AREA – Four Union County school and Mountainside Chief School Ad- rector Tom Schulze and Director of plans for the new tunnel approved districts, Garwood, Mountainside, ministrator Richard O’Malley to dis- Public Outreach and Coordination for within the next year while govern- Winfield Park and Kenilworth are cuss a possible consortium. the project Alan Weinberg presented mental support is still high. All four looking into consolidating expendi- “I thought the meeting was very their plans for constructing the Trans- senators in New York and New Jersey tures for the upcoming school year. productive,” Mr. O’Malley said. The Hudson Express Tunnel at the Raritan support the express tunnel, as do These districts are classified as “small administrators discussed common Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) meet- Governors Jon Corzine and George school districts” due to the average monetary difficulties including ad- ing on Monday morning at the Pataki and Mayor Mike Bloomberg. enrollment of less than 100 students vertisement placement, teacher train- Westfield Municipal Building. “The most important thing is that it per grade. ing and the hiring of personnel. Cassie Lo for The Westfield Leader and The Times What would be one of the largest has taken years to get political support AUTISM SPEAKS...Chapter Co-Chair Maria Palermo addresses the audience at The New Jersey Association of According to Mr. Leschuk, each transportation projects in the New to get everyone on board,” said Peter Autism Speaks’ fundraising kick off brunch. The Walk for Autism Research will School Administrators (NJASA) advertisement placed in The Star-Led- York metro area, the Trans-Hudson Palmer, RVRC chairman. “I am afraid be held on Sunday, October 15 at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. sponsors a committee for small school ger to post jobs in a school district Express Tunnel would make room to lose the political momentum.” districts in the state, which has been costs around $1,000. The districts for an NJ Transit train to travel from While the governments approve the chaired by Kenilworth Superinten- have also found difficulties hiring New Jersey to New York City without tunnel project, the same cannot be Local Autism Group dent of Schools Lloyd Leschuk for part-time occupational and speech needing to transfer in Newark. Three said for the new deep Penn Station. more than 10 years. therapists. Through a consortium, NJ Transit lines currently require a According to Mr. Schulze and Mr. “It’s kind of a passion I have,” Mr. whether informal or formal, these transfer in Newark, including the Weinberg, one of the most vocal Kicks Off Walk Fundraising Leschuk said, referring to his dedica- schools will be able to place joint ads Raritan Valley Line which serves groups against the deep station is the By CASSIE LO members walked in support of their tion to small school districts state- and hire full-time staff members who Westfield, Garwood and Fanwood. National Association of Rail Passen- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times loved ones affected by autism. wide. will divide their hours between the The proposed plan would cost $7.2 gers. The association supports the GARWOOD – Members of the To correspond with the brunch’s He said he was inspired to lend a school districts, officials said. billion and would begin in 2009 with tunnel project but wants to see the North/Central New Jersey Chapter of “Faces of Autism” theme, each table helping hand to his fellow small school Mr. Leschuk referenced the Mor- an expected completion date of 2016. deep station re-engineered. Autism Speaks gathered for brunch had a centerpiece with photographs of districts because he was treated kindly ris-Union Jointure as an example of a Mr. Schulze and Mr. Weinberg said Mr. Palmer said these anxieties on July 29 at The Westwood in local faces of Autism, and their art- when he became Kenilworth’s super- way area school districts are becom- that the population west of the Hudson most likely relate to fears in a post-9/ Garwood. The brunch kicked off the work was displayed around the room. intendent 15 years ago. “There’s a real ing more cost efficient. The Jointure River is projected to grow by 72 percent 11 world. The further underground fundraising campaign for the 2006 For more information on the Walk spirit in Union County,” he said. was created to cut back costs in spe- over the next 25 years and that in order the station is, the longer it would take Walk for Autism Research, which for Autism Research, please visit Mr. Leschuk organized a meeting cial education for area school dis- to avoid a transportation crisis, the to evacuate it in an emergency. will take place on October 15 at www.autismspeaks.org. with Garwood Superintendent of tricts. Schools involved are able to metropolitan area must continue to push “We will try and keep it [the tun- Nomahegan Park in Cranford. send special needs students to public for the Trans-Hudson Express Tunnel. nel] as close to the surface as pos- Autism Speaks is an organization programs, such as the Developmen- “We need to prepare now for 400,000 sible,” Mr. Schulze said. led by Bob Wright, chief executive Kean Talks about U.S. tal Learning Center in New Provi- new jobs in New York City,” Mr. Former Westfield mayor Tom Jardim officer of the NBC television network, dence and Union, which cost less Weinberg said. “One track in and out represented Westfield and called the and his wife, Suzanne. The group re- than some of the private programs. is not enough. We need to take advan- creation of an express tunnel into New ceived media attention after being part Dependency on Foreign Oil Mr. D’Ambola said she likes the tage of what mass transit means.” York City “the single most important of an assignment for contestants on MOUNTAINSIDE – Republican “Let’s be clear, this measure will size of the Winfield Park district (ap- He said that New York’s Penn Sta- issue to any commuter.” NBC’s “The Apprentice.” Autism United States Senate candidate Tom do nothing to reduce the price of proximately 125 students total) be- tion is working at maximum capacity “Westfield is the largest commuter Speaks advocates for the allocation of Kean Jr. issued the following state- gasoline today or tomorrow. Unlike cause it is “very individualized – no- and requires a new 34th-Street station town on the Raritan Valley Line. I more funding for autism research. ment last week on the proposal in the President Bush, I don’t believe we body falls between the cracks.” that will connect to the current station. have been fighting for a one seat ride According to statistics presented at Senate to permit off-shore drilling in need to drill our way to energy inde- Mr. Leschuk evaluated various stan- “We need to be able to run more for a long time and it is dissatisfying the brunch, one out of every 166 chil- the Gulf of Mexico: pendence. I believe the United States dardized test scores from this past trains into Penn Station,” he said. to see how long it will take,” he said. dren is diagnosed with autism, yet “Today, the U.S. Senate began de- has the technology, resources and in- spring and will publish a study for the research receives less than 1 percent of bate on a proposal offered by Senator novative spirit to make energy inde- NJASA journal proving that small the National Institutes of Health Funds’ Landrieu of Louisiana to permit off- pendence a reality – we just need the school districts usually out-perform Community Brainstorms annual $29 billion budget. shore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. will and the leadership to do it in a other districts in New Jersey. Autism Speaks joined forces with I have serious concerns about this manner that meets the needs of both The superintendents will meet again the National Alliance for Autism Re- legislation. industry and the environment. at the beginning of August to actively Elizabeth River Trail Ideas search (NAAR), another leading ad- “While greater revenue sharing for “As a nation, we need to stop taking discuss a consortium. “I’m looking ELIZABETH – Twenty-five people been put together to compile creative vocacy organization, in February oil-producing states and protections checker-board approaches to our na- forward to the next meeting,” Mr. met recently at the YMCA’s Sierra ideas with which to incorporate into a 2006. Together, the two groups have for Florida may sound promising to tional energy needs. While it will be a Leschuk said. Gardens to discuss ideas regarding the composite design,” said Abou-Sabe successfully raised millions of dol- some, it sounds like a pay-off to me. long time before our nation will no building of the Elizabeth River Trail, a “No idea should be dismissed.” lars for autism research and will con- Our natural resources and coastal pro- longer rely on traditional sources of Ferguson to Announce non-motorized bicycle and pedestrian Dave Strochak, executive director tinue to do so through the fundraising tections should not be up for sale to energy, we need to enact legislation that trail to link areas within the city. of the Elizabeth Avenue Partnership efforts of local chapter members. the special interests – their protection embraces a comprehensive approach Funding for CSH The Groundwork Elizabeth project (EAP) Special Improvement Districts, There are 50 communities nation- is critical to the economic and envi- to creating energy independence. By MOUNTAINSIDE – Rep. Mike has been in the works since 2003. It is said, “From the perspective of the EAP, wide who participate in the Walk for ronmental success of our state. promoting policies that advance the Ferguson (R-7th, New Providence) earmarked to receive $400,000 in the River Trail will positively impact Autism Research, along with two in- “I am concerned that our current use of new technologies and alternative and Amy Mansue, president and chief 2006 from the federal government to the Elizabeth Avenue business com- ternational chapters. representation in the U.S. Senate, as fuel sources, we can begin to move executive officer of Children’s Spe- design and build the trail. munity with hundreds of new visitors The Saturday morning brunch be- they’ve proven time and again, will away from traditional energy sources. cialized Hospital in Mountainside, Last December Union County, to the area.” Janice de Avila and gan with a welcome from Chapter not be capable of ensuring the neces- By passing measures that offer greater will discuss how federal funding will through the Open Space Recreational Michael LoBrace represent the His- Co-Chairs Maria Palermo and Jenni- sary protections for New Jersey, and incentives for consumers to purchase be used for the hospital’s renovation and Historic Trust fund, pledged toric Midtown SID and agreed. fer Love, both local residents and I urge our Congressional delegation energy-saving products, we can ensure plans during a scheduled press con- $500,000 to pursue interconnecting After input from the meeting is in- parents of autistic children. Each to unite in opposition to any legisla- the market demand necessary to create ference this afternoon at the hospital. trails within the county park system. corporated into a composite design, woman addressed the audience about tion that would undermine current competition and innovation for energy Mr. Ferguson will announce that The State of N.J. Green Acres Pro- fine-tuning will be made to the general why they walk and fundraise. “These protections. efficient products and services. federal funding has been secured for gram is considering another $500,000 design and the project will be sent to are our children and they’re beauti- “The Senate bill also opens federally “With oil and gas companies re- renovations and improvements for the for the county trails this year. bid. A 2007 groundbreaking is expected. ful. We do what we’re doing for them,” protected waters to the will of the states. cording $30-billion-dollar record prof- hospital’s long-term facility. These Emad Abou-Sabe of HACBM Ar- Interested parties are directed to Ms. Palermo said. Whether it be water pollution from its while consumers pay record prices renovations will affect the patients, chitects, Engineers, Planners, LLC, call Groundwork Elizabeth at (908) Ms. Love presented a homemade dumping or air pollution from factories at the pump, this legislation represents their families, the hospital adminis- and Russell Di Nardo, also of 289-0262 or e-mail Executive Direc- video montage with pictures of local on the other side of Appalachia, New a step in the wrong direction. tration and the staff. HACBM, directed the two-hour fo- tor Jonathan Phillips at groundwork- children with autism, including the Jersey has too often bore the brunt of “As the next U.S. Senator from Children’s Specialized Hospital is cus group. “This design charette has [email protected]. children of many people present at bad decisions in other states. The im- New Jersey, I will fight these types of located at 150 New Providence Road the brunch. The presentation also in- pact of an off-shore oil spill in a neigh- failed policies and work to bring true, in Mountainside. Parking for the press cluded pictures from last year’s walk, boring state would likely become a comprehensive energy reform to the conference will be available in the OWEN BRAND at which teams of friends and family regional crisis and a national problem. citizens of this great nation.” hospital’s visitors’ lot. Your Home-Town MORTGAGE BANKER

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Below are the for the New Jerseyans who depend SCOTCH PLAINS — In the two way to control the types of businesses highlights of the candidates’ state- on them. years since the township council voted that might occupy a new building, nor ments. Kean Campaign: Menendez sup- against designating downtown Scotch would there be an assurance that those Mr. Menendez: The sad reality is ported investing Social Security Plains as a Special Improvement Dis- businesses would survive. that Social Security is under siege. funds in the Stock Market. trict (SID), not much has changed — “Putting up a building for the sake George Bush is trying to privatize it, Menendez voted at least two times for better or for worse — along Park of putting up a building in hopes it and Tom Kean, Jr., wants to go to to increase taxes on Social Security Avenue and East Second Street. While will revitalize the downtown makes Washington to help him finish the benefits, voted at least three times a few businesses have come and gone no sense to me,” Mrs. Malool said job. against repealing the 1993 tax in- in that time, the central business dis- before the June 27 vote. Mr. Kean: Bob Menendez has had crease on Social Security benefits, trict looks pretty much the same as it’s But Lisa Mohn, president of the 14 years in Congress to address the voted against denying Social Secu- looked for a number of years. Whether Scotch Plains Business and Profes- crisis facing Social Security and he’s rity benefits to illegal immigrants, this represents stagnation or relative sional Association (SPBPA) and done absolutely nothing, except raise voted at least seven times against stability is up for debate, but it’s hard owner of Apple Blossom Flower taxes on those collecting benefits, creating a “Lock Box” to protect not to notice that — unlike bustling Shop, hopes that development of the support investing Social Security Social Security surpluses from be- Westfield and Cranford, or Fanwood, hedge property will “do something funds, raid the trust fund for govern- ing spent on other programs and where new downtown development is for the downtown. It’s a step in the ment programs and vote to give So- voted at least six times to use Social underway — there is no overarching right direction,” she told The Scotch cial Security benefits to illegal aliens. Security surplus for general debt driving force fueling a need to bolster Plains-Fanwood Times. “Maybe Instead of scaring New Jersey seniors reduction. downtown Scotch Plains. something will happen.” and politicizing this important issue, Menendez Campaign: Kean voted After the council’s rejection of the Formed 12 years ago, SPBPA had, Bob Menendez should actually start in support of Social Security SID ordinance in June 2004, the local until recently, been much more active working on behalf of our fellow citi- privatization. Both in committee and government — which had been in- in discussions involving the future of zens. on the State Senate floor in 2005, volved in the discussions about a SID the downtown area, but Ms. Mohn Benjamin B. Corbin and Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Menendez: New Jersey cannot Kean voted against a resolution that with downtown business and prop- says most members are too busy tend- THE TAVERN AND THE GREEN...(top) The Stage House Inn and Tavern afford to send to Washington a sena- memorialized Congress to reject erty owners for much of the previous ing to their own businesses to get expansion offer a variety of dining settings and food options in downtown Scotch tor who will blindly follow the Presi- privatizing Social Security as pro- year — took a step back from leading involved in any wider effort. Plains. (bottom) The ‘hedge property,’ located between the municipal parking lot dent as he tries to dismantle this sa- posed by President Bush’s Social any revitalization effort. “The ball is Presently, the group organizes net- and Park Avenue, has been the subject of rezoning discussion by the town council. cred pact with today’s seniors and Security commission. Kean, Jr. sup- in the business community’s court,” working meetings for its more-than- Mr. Britt said it would be a mistake cited Cranford as an example of what tomorrow’s retirees. I will fight ports allowing people to invest por- Mayor Martin Marks said at the time. 100 members while also sponsoring for the town to sell the hedge prop- Scotch Plains could aspire to be. “It’s George Bush’s plan to privatize So- tions their Social Security into the He said it was apparent, after down- the Saturday Farmers Market and the erty, located a block from his restau- a homey town, not too crazy. People cial Security, and Tom Kean Jr. will Stock Market. town property owners loudly voiced annual downtown holiday celebration. rant, because he believes parking is enjoy coming there and shopping.” be just another advocate for his failed their opposition to the SID proposal, Ms. Mohn describes the downtown already at a premium. He noted that Mr. Zanfardino said that “East Sec- agenda. Ferguson to Visit “that there’s not much of a consensus” area these days as “pretty much stag- many people attending the Thursday ond Street has to come alive” so that the Mr. Kean: As a member of Con- about the direction of the downtown. nant.” She lamented that “fewer retail- night concerts across the street from quarter-mile stretch of Park Avenue is gress, my grandfather was known as SP Library Aug. 9 The only changes were the opening ers seem to be locating in Scotch the Stage House park in his lot in- not viewed as the sole downtown locale ‘Mr. Social Security’ because he SCOTCH PLAINS – Rep. Michael and subsequent closing of a few busi- Plains.” Besides the cabinet store on stead of the nearby municipal lots. for businesses and shoppers. fought to keep our promise to our Ferguson (R-7th,. New Providence) nesses — Divine Essence Café on Park Avenue, “all we have coming in In spite of the parking situation, he East Second Street is not strictly a nation’s seniors. I value his impor- will participate in the Scotch Plains East Second Street and the Cuts fit- are more service-oriented businesses,” views the concerts in a positive light. business zone, with a number of private tant work and the promise we have Library summer reading program on ness center on Park Avenue, both of citing Knowledge Points, a student “Anything to get people into town is residences mixed in among retail and made and will not support any mea- Wednesday, August 9, according to which opened in early 2004 and were tutoring establishment on Park Av- a good thing,” Mr. Britt said. other businesses. Its buildings are of sure that privatizes Social Security. I his press secretary, Angie Lundberg. shuttered before year’s end — and the enue, and two medical offices on East While the downtown has seen a num- widely varying sizes, with front set- believe that working in a bi-partisan Mr. Ferguson will read to more recent openings of new estab- Second Street. “I can’t blame the land- ber of businesses come and go over the backs that also greatly, thus creating a manner, we can find a common sense kindergarteners through second-grad- lishments including a Park Avenue lords,” she said. “They have to rent.” years, there are a few mainstays. The somewhat disjointed-looking area. solution to one of the most critical ers as part of the library’s Stories & home design store, a wellness center “It’s not a bad town,” she said, citing Stage House was built in the 1700s. Gesturing outside at Park Avenue, challenges facing our nation’s se- Crafts program. Mr. Ferguson will on East Second Street and a nail salon ample parking and the half-dozen res- John’s Meat Market, across Park Av- which he called a “problem” due to niors. read from 2 to 2:30 p.m. The program and new restaurant on Park Avenue. taurants. “People should be here.” enue from the Stage House, has been heavy commuter and truck traffic, Mr. Menendez: Like a sequel to a will be held in the community room The lack of any significant forward That’s been the overriding goal for around since 1939 and is the longest- Mr. Zanfardino said fast-moving cars bad movie, George Bush is coming of the library, located at 1927 Bartle movement led the township govern- a number of years: finding a reason running business in Scotch Plains. “aren’t going to see what’s here.” For back again to try and cut Social Avenue. ment in June to take a leading role yet for people to come to downtown Down the block is Alfonso’s, a pizzeria most drivers, Park Avenue “is a route again in trying to do something to Scotch Plains. And yet, while the and restaurant that has been in business to go to work.” He said one way to reinvigorate the downtown. business district is often not much for 55 years, according to owner Angelo slow the traffic might be to install The council approved an ordinance more than a smattering of people out Zanfardino, whose family bought the curb cutouts similar to what Plainfield re-zoning the township-owned hedge and about and many of the businesses establishment 35 years ago. did several years ago in the property next to the municipal build- closed by six, several business own- Although he describes his patrons Netherwood area on South Avenue. ing in hopes that the 9,000-square- ers pointed out that there are reasons as “loyal local customers,” Mr. The small sections of the road’s curb- foot tract can be sold and a mixed-use for people to come to town, espe- Zanfardino would like to see a more ing juts out into the street west of building can be developed. Down- cially during the summer months. vibrant downtown. Terrill Road in an effort to slow traffic town business owners have called for Parking in downtown is at a pre- “We’re so different from other by, in effect, narrowing the lane. Laugh Loudly, such a move for years, saying it would mium on Saturdays, when the popu- towns,” he told The Times. “People The owner of the newest downtown enhance the business district, but lar Farmers Market is held in the from Scotch Plains don’t come to restaurant sees little reason for any Love Deeply, Eat Well Mayor Marks cautioned against view- municipal parking lot on Park Av- shop here.” Instead, he said, they go pessimism. Tom Vogler, who opened ing the property’s development as a enue. It’s a similar situation on Thurs- to neighboring downtowns or nearby 503 Park earlier this summer, sees “a LUNCH “magic bullet” for “what ails down- day evenings in July and August, when shopping malls. He said he’d “like to lot of potential” in what he called “a town Scotch Plains.” hundreds attend the free concerts held have a better downtown so people can pretty little town.” As for the down- DINNER The designation of the property, at Alan Augustine Village Green. walk around and visit a lot of differ- town area, he told The Times that “there which is situated between the mu- The expanded Stage House Inn looks ent-type stores.” is no reason why it shouldn’t be suc- LIVE MUSIC nicipal parking lot and Park Avenue, to establish itself as a reason to visit He said that when the hedge prop- cessful,” given the demographics of Owned & operated by Christopher & Timothy Boyle changes from “P-Public” to “B-2- downtown Scotch Plains. Last year, erty across from his restaurant is de- Scotch Plains and the neighboring Business,” thus allowing it to be sold manager Tom Britt renovated the north- veloped, he hopes it won’t house a communities. “There is no reason why 16 Prospect Street, Westfield 908-232-7320 to a private entity that would then be ern end of the building, converting business that is “a repeat of an exist- it shouldn’t be a destination.” able to put up a building containing what was a banquet and catering area ing store. We need something that retail and professional office space into The Tavern, a casual bistro offer- attracts people to the downtown,” he and could possibly house second- ing moderately priced food. And ear- said. “Anything that is different from story apartments. lier this summer, the facility’s rear what we have now.” No more tossing. This step met with some opposi- patio was opened for outdoor dining He said he hoped that whoever tion, on both the council — where and cocktails. Mr. Britt called The buys and develops the property will Councilwoman Nancy Malool voted Tavern, which opened last August, “a “put something new in for the town, against the zone change — and among home run,” and said he “couldn’t be something that will make people No more turning. a few business owners. happier” about the success of the patio stop—and then take a look around.” Ms. Malool “adamantly opposed” area, which is usually standing-room- He doesn’t like comparing down- the change because of her concerns only during the evening hours. town Scotch Plains—and its poten- But a lot of shuffling. about the effect of a new building on He told The Times his clientele over- tial—with Westfield. “We are not parking, as well as her feeling that, all is “very local,” primarily from Scotch Westfield. The town supports their without a plan for the types of busi- Plains and the surrounding towns. downtown. We don’t.” Instead, he SAVE 35-50% on handmade No Excuses. Shifman mattresses

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Operation DVD aims to col- Diction Deception items can be dropped off at their district lect one million DVDs for service men Member of: Member of: Below are four arcane words, each with New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association offices, located at 203 Elm Street, and women to watch at base recreational National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Westfield and 57 Union Place, Suite facilities or to view on their own units. four definitions – only one is correct. The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association 310, Summit, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Asm. Munoz added, “The welfare of others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey This effort is part of the national our servicemen lies not only in their AMVETS Operation DVD Program safety but also in their spirits. Operation If you can guess one correctly – good P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 where used or new DVDs and CDs are DVD is a simple and efficient way for guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 collected and sent to military members Americans to contribute and support our vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 overseas. troops.” you get all four – You must have a lot of free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at “With down time and minimal avail- “This program exemplifies how even able resources, the troops are often left the smallest action can add to the morale All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 without much-needed diversions from of our military personnel, reminding them come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. their difficult jobs. It is essential that we of their supporters at home,” noted Asm. Deception. at home contribute to the wellbeing of Bramnick. Answers to last week’s arcane words. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte 1. Zaddick – In Judaism, a righteous ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR and just man Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 2. Cheongsam – Chinese high-necked, COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION closefitting dress with the skirt part way Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly Letters to the Editor up the sides EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS 3. Abdal – A Mohammedan fanatic Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin Reader Notes Need to Prioritize Tree 4. Pomology – The art or science of TECHNOLOGY SERVICES raising fruit SUBSCRIPTION PRICE One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Condition and Human Safety MACROGNATHIC 1. Having a very large cranium, with I have been following the ‘tree cutting’ ‘community’ and were concerned only reference to body size incident with interest as we have had a with our personal property. In truth, we 2. Sharpness of the tongue, as with similar situation in my neighborhood. were prioritizing the safety of our chil- lizards and snakes Why Is State Dolling Out $25 Mil. Two weeks after moving into our new dren over the tree. 3. Having very long jaws house, I awoke to find our 40-foot pine From outward appearances the tree 4. Overly boisterous; very loud tree blown down by heavy winds, cracked appeared healthy but in reality was hol- HIPPIATRY at the base and happily missing our house. low and dead. According to the profes- 1. The practice of treating the diseases In Aid Following Fiscal Crisis? Concerned, not only by this incident but sional who removed it, it was simply a of horses by the other fallen trees and large branches matter of time before it came crashing Last Friday, New Jersey released $25 million in not reasonable in our view and does not replace 2. A stable for horses and animals I noticed around town as well as the through our son’s nursery. I would have 3. The study of medicine the Extraordinary Municipal Aid Program (EMAP). sound fiscal management, particularly when the incredibly tragic 2002 death at the high thought it fair to assume that our commu- 4. The practice of treating bone disor- How can New Jersey distribute millions of dollars to state is in the midst of a fiscal crisis. school, we contacted professionals to as- nity would support this prioritization and ders a select list of towns in the midst of a fiscal crisis? Of course, other towns like Westfield, sess the remaining large tree on our front that our neighbors would also wish we DAUW Fanwood is to receive $350,000, while Roselle Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Cranford are ask- lawn. keep our children safe, but based on re- 1. To starve or die of hunger This tree had grown at a 45 degree cent letters, this doesn’t appear to be the 2. A miser Park and Kenilworth are to receive $100,000 each – ing why not us? All towns face the same rising angle, directly over our son’s room. After case. 3. A South Aftican Zebra the only three towns out of 21 in Union County to property taxes, cost increases for public schools, much comment from one of our neigh- Good thing we decided to proceed and 4. A maggot receive this cash — 69 towns out of 561 in the state sewers, pensions and healthcare. bors about how “the tree had been there ‘put our needs ahead of the community;” TEEST 35 years and never fallen” as well as her before there was another tragedy. I imag- 1. A light, rounded helmet with a visor are included. Fanwood or any other town receiving this aid is not denial to allow the city trucks on her ine there is probably a similar story on According to the state’s website, this Department to blame. One might hope that every town would 2. A scam or a hoax property to remove this tree, it was finally Prospect Street and in other neighbor- 3. Charred wick of a candle of Community Affairs extraordinary aid program is receive help, but it is evident that such aid is really taken down a few weeks ago. From the hoods around town. 4. A small anvil to be used in cases where “a severe fiscal crisis only our tax money anyway – and that the well is dry, outside it probably appeared that the new Jennifer Calder (exists) outside of the municipality’s control.” Isn’t and our taxes have been raised to new heights. people on the block had no regard for the Westfield Fanwood DEMs Thank this the case for every town in the state? We call on Governor Jon Corzine to disband this In our view, this program is nothing more than program (and all others like it) and eliminate the Reader Forewarns, WF Websites Have Fundraiser Supporters powerful elected officials in Trenton using taxpay- taxes. Property tax relief needs to go to all towns in On behalf of the Fanwood Democratic ers’ money for political purposes. The districts rep- New Jersey, not just the select few represented by Club, we would like to thank all of our Incorrect Parking Information friends, relatives and sponsors who helped resented by Senate President Richard Codey (D— powerful officials in Trenton. The only real way to Parkers beware! Contrary to what the distributed to the downtown shops, which to make our first miniature golf outing at Essex), Republican Leader Leonard Lance enact property tax relief is to reduce spending and “official” website of Westfield would have made it clear that parking is the Hyatt Hills Golf Club in Clark such a (Hunterdon) and Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts put an end to the exploitation. (westfieldnj.gov under the heading “Park- free, but only in the “permit only” sec- huge success. Your support of our efforts (D—Camden) did very well in this grant game. We object to the tactic of government taxing the ing/Traffic FAQ: What are the hours for tions of the south side train station lot. while enjoying a round of golf, a cookout parking meters and pay stations?”) says, Mind you, the web site indicated it was and great camaraderie were appreciated From a political party perspective, the DEMS did citizens and then granting them their money back as parking is not free “Monday through Fri- free under the “meter and pay station” very much. much better than the GOP. Out of the 561 towns in if it’s a favor. It’s wasteful, manipulative and wrong. day after 12 p.m. in the South Avenue FAQs. Donna Dolce, President of the Fanwood the state, 69 towns in 18 Democratic legislative Look where it got us. train station parking lot.” I have a ticket I was also given the option of fighting Borough Council, and David Valian are districts received $17 million, and 37 towns in 16 Assemblywoman Linda Stender and Mayor Mahr from July 21 to prove it. the ticket in court, but I was forewarned Democratic candidates for Fanwood Bor- GOP districts received $9 million. did their job in getting this grant and we’re pleased I was told I should have read the dis- that because cases with legal counsel go ough Council in the Nov. 7 general election. claimer at the bottom of the webpage: first, I could expect a two to six hour day Individuals interested in becoming a Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and the borough for our readers in Fanwood. In the overall sense, and “defer to the particular lot and meter/pay in court. member of the Fanwood Democratic Club council held up their $7.7 million budget process in the long run though, we don’t believe this program station rates and times.” I’ve chosen to pay the ticket, inform should contact Tom Plante, club presi- started in March and delayed sending out tax bills in is good for New Jersey. I tried, but you cannot “defer” to these my councilman and inform you. Remem- dent, at (908) 889-5298, or Bill Populus at hopes for $500,000 from this EMAP. Now, Fanwood Many political promises have been made but we because they have not been updated by ber: state law dictates that what is posted (908) 789-7577. must borrow money to pay bills and delay paying can’t recall any of them being kept, quite the oppo- the Department of Public Works (DPW). on the sign prevails over what may be Tom Plante It takes time, you know. written elsewhere. Hopefully the website Fanwood others. True, the borough will eventually get $350,000 site. Now, there is a special session of the legislature I was told I could have simply checked has been corrected by now. from Trenton EMAP. in Trenton with the governor espousing reform another website such as the DWC’s, called Denise Sherwood Borough officials admitted at the July 25 council (again). They want to change the constitution to the parking service department or picked Westfield Only State Asset Worth meeting that no borough budget has ever been de- permit them to tax us more on sales while they say up one of the thousands of brochures layed this late in the year. Since the tax bills are they will grant money back through some undefined Selling Is State House delayed, who will pay the interest costs of borrowing type of property tax change. Tree Cutting Photo Called After listening to the speech by the governor and reading about his plan to get the money to pay property taxes due to the Scotch The constitution is the last line of defense for the the state’s financial house in order, I can Plains-Fanwood Board of Education and the County citizens. By proposing it to be changed, it seems like ‘Shabby Journalistic Decision’ agree on only one point. Gov. Corzine of Union? the public will be offered two choices in November We moved into 1301 Prospect Street garding my property or notified me that said one correct thing when he put every- Municipal budgets need to be adopted in a timely – dreadful and disaster. [Do we need another choice? early this year hoping that we had found you would be publishing my address on thing on the table, “sacred cows, third the home to raise our family in, with your front page. rails and 800-pound gorillas.” However, fashion. Relying on grants and extraordinary aid is – “None of the above?”] caring neighbors and a supportive com- In last week’s issue, Elisa Sananman how can he expect the Legislature to munity. Despite the decision by your wrote to your paper regarding my unfor- solve a problem when they are the prob- By GOP Freeholder Candidate Glenn Mortimer newspaper to publish a picture of our tunate “offense.” I disagree with her be- lem? This is the equivalent of asking private property on the front page two lief that owning property in this country is OPEC for suggestions on how we should weeks ago, we are still confident that we not sacred. Last time I checked, we lived use less oil. ‘The Connected’ Jeopardize Workers’ Retirement made the right decision. in a democracy where owning land is Gov. Corzine suggests financial incen- For many years, New Jersey’s govern- pensions would be based upon the higher maintenance workers and all people who Shortly after we moved in, I asked the something that we fought for over 200 tives for towns, counties and school dis- ment workers retirement funds have been salary even though most of their years of are career government workers. The abuse neighbor at 1261 Prospect who provided years ago. Using “eminent domain” as a tricts combine services. His next sugges- used to reward the politically connected. service were at a part-time position. of the system is partially responsible for it you the picture of my yard to discuss our tool to promote government regulation tion is to give the same towns and coun- The property tax problem cannot be fixed The next example involves well-con- currently being partially under-funded. plans to cut down some of the hundreds of on property owners who cut down trees ties the ability to levy new taxes. This will until abuses such as this are stopped. nected government workers. The most The retirement of these employees de- trees in my backyard. I invited him to frightens me. I’m not sure if she is paying do nothing but turn an “800-pound go- The two primary retirement funds, The egregious example of this happened last pends upon a sound system. The retire- walk my property with my tree removal property taxes but I can ensure you I am. rilla” into a “1,000 pound gorilla.” Who Public Employees Retirement System year right here in Union County. Acting ment system of the workers should not be professional to ensure that I was not tak- I don’t blame her for her assertion “if he does he think will give up their power, job (PERS) and the Police and Fire Retire- Governor Codey’s brother, Robert, was a jeopardized to benefit the “connected”. ing anything down of material or senti- can cut down all of his trees” as it illus- or fat pension to combine services? Giv- ment System (PFRS) are defined benefit deputy state attorney general. His annual I believe a few reforms should take mental value to him on or near his prop- trates how reckless it was to print the ing more power to tax will only lead to plans for employees of the State of New salary was reported as $93,268. One year place. erty. Hundreds of trees still remain in- picture with that misleading caption as more spending. Jersey — it’s counties, municipalities, prior to retiring, Mr. Codey was “loaned” 1. The threshold for participation should cluding most of the larger oaks. Many of she made false assumptions based on Next, he suggests they study selling state and governmental agencies. The govern- to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office be much greater than $1,500. It should be the trees that were removed were dead your shabby journalistic decision. assets including the Turnpike and Garden mental organization contributes an amount to assist with organized crime prosecu- a benefit granted only to those with a full- and presented a real danger to my three I have since called Ms. Sananman and State Parkway. This is the equivalent to to fund this retirement based upon actu- tions. Union County was not required to time position. young children who play under them. had a pleasant, honest conversation with suggesting a person sell their house to pay arial calculations. As with defined ben- pay Mr. Codey’s salary. However, the 2. It should be a written Union County Several large branches had already fallen her explaining my circumstances and in- off their credit cards. The only state asset efit programs in the private sector, the all-Democrat Union County Board of policy that no one will receive an increase recently and I was alarmed by his lack of vited her to my home. We both agreed worth selling that would actually do some amount of pension income is based upon Chosen Freeholders voted to pay him an more than the standard amount given to concern for the well being of my family. that talking as neighbors is better than good is to sell the State House. This is where years of service and income. One major additional $46,731 for that year. Mr. most adequately performing employees I guess in this world there are difficult writing letters to the editor but I feel that all the financial problems originate. difference is that the income threshold to Codey retired exactly one year after re- during the last year of service. If their neighbors who prefer not to be up-front, I had speak out in this format as I do not The one suggestion that may help is a qualify for participation in this system is ceiving the raise. The $46,731 raise voted skills are particularly needed, they could honest and fair and I unfortunately pulled want my home or family being exploited State Comptroller, however it should be a rather low — $1,500 of income per year. by the Freeholders boosted his annual retire and be hired as a consultant. This a short straw. But what surprised me more for anyone’s personal crusade. two elected comptrollers. One an elected The benefits are based upon the three pension by $12,000 for the rest of his life. would not increase their lifetime pension was your decision to print the picture. Consider this letter my cancellation of Democrat to review expenses in the Re- highest income years. Not a bad deal for Mr. Codey at all. payment. This is quite common in private None of my “lamenting” neighbors have my subscription to your paper and I hope publican districts and the second an elected Some of the biggest beneficiaries of We now know who the winners are in industry. ever contacted me regarding this matter in the future you have more respect and Republican to check on the Democratic this system are elected officials. The vast this retirement sweepstakes. Now let’s My running mates, Pat Quattocchi and before or after the trees were removed. hold yourself to a higher standard for the districts. Both comptrollers would have majority of elected offices in this state are look at who loses. First, the taxpayer Diane Barabas, and I all agree that the Nobody from the “powerless” Westfield tax-paying, law-abiding people in the the power to prosecute cases of fraud, part-time jobs. As long as the annual loses. Both property and income tax rev- Union County government must be more Tree Preservation Commission ever community you serve. corruption and pay to play. income is at least $1500, these officials enue must be used to make up for the fiscally responsible. Throughout the cam- reached out to me to discuss this. And The only solution is to do what busi- qualify for the pension system. shortfall. Since the high-income years are paign we will offer specific suggestions Sean McDonald nobody from your staff ever attempted to Westfield ness does when they have problems – An example of how “the connected” few in number and late in the working on how to improve the efficiency of Union find out why we made our decisions re- across the board cuts in spending. A re- benefit: If a person is elected to office for career, the contributions made to the sys- County government. duction of 2 percent a year in all state, 20 years (and making $1,500/yr.), they tem do not have time to grow. The money To learn more about me, Glenn county and local budgets would force the qualify for the pension system and have 20 to fund the system must come from some- Mortimer, Republican candidate for Union There is One More Problem Killing governments to take a serious look at years of service at $1,500 of income. Their where and as usual it is the taxpayer who County Freeholder, please visit the UC what they spend and how they spend it. It pension would be relatively low. How- must pay. The other groups of people who GOP website www.Unioncountygop.org Trees – Lawn Chemicals can be done, if a corporation can do it, ever, if they used their connections and lose are the full-time career government or call our county headquarters at (908) why not the State? received a job making $60,000/yr., their workers — our police, firemen, clerks, 789-0200. I am heartened to learn that more and used to shade the street, and the same type more residents are noting the egregious and age as theirs were, has been fine these Thomas Lienhard destruction of large native trees in our several years later with no “disease” (no Westfield towns, many cut to make way for what chemicals used on my lawn). should be termed “Hummer-Houses.” I don’t have the heart to tell the neigh- Deadlines Sadly, in my neighborhood, we have bors that they’d been lied to. Likewise, a General News - Friday 4pm lost about seven huge oaks (three cut to very dear neighbor at my last house inad- Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm make way for a new garage), and four that vertently killed two of his own huge Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm were beside a charming home knocked maples when he applied moss-killer, and Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm down to make way for a building that he took down a row of shrubs for good Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm makes Town Hall look petite. This is not measure. My kitchen was an oven every to mention the small forest cut down in summer after that with the shade trees To Reach Us the neighborhoods off Lawrence, but there gone. E-Mail - [email protected] is one more problem killing off trees – But we can counter this epidemic of Phone - (908) 232-4407 besides chainsaw-happy builders. Lawn shade-tree decimation. For instance, Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 companies are also killing trees by sub- Westfield residents can call the Public PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 stantial numbers with the chemicals they Works Department at 789-4100 and re- apply to kill “weeds.” quest a free native tree for the street, and Submittal Formats Yes, folks, besides endangering our if any are available and the site suitable, Email Photos in color kids and wildlife, lawn chemicals kill one will be planted at no charge in the Email Ads as pdf files in color stately trees. Behind me, the canopy from autumn. The other thing we all can do is Please spell & grammar check an old sugar maple, golden in autumn, is plant natives on our own property and For more information, see fading in mid-summer, and that’s just even offer baby home-growns to neigh- www.goleader.com about assuredly caused by the lawn guys bors. www.goleader.com/presskit (these are new, innocent neighbors). A Wilson Elementary School took a www.goleader.com/classifieds gigantic beech on Canterbury Road is maple and an oak from me this year. I’ve dropping leaves by the bushels despite planted some 18 trees around my prop- Upload and Feedback the efforts of a builder to take care of it; erty and that’s not counting the young For critical, large files, multiple pho- building equipment compresses the earth natives that I’m letting grow here and tographs and assured delivery of items under the large boughs. there. I’ll move some to better spots over to our newspapers, you can upload di- Similarly, the good folks across my time and cull some and give some away. rect to our server at goleader.com/up- road, who pay considerable cash to “ex- In the meantime, I guess we all should load. Call (908) 232-4407 for username perts” to apply chemicals on a regular form a tree committee and do a “big-tree” and password that are required for this basis, whether needed or not, lost two big inventory for our towns as New York procedure. magnolias and were told by the lawn guys City did. What do you think? You can also provide text direct to us that the trees “got a disease.” That’s odd, on the Internet at goleader.com/feed- Mercedes Fol-Okamoto back. This avoids possible problems though, because my magnolia, only a Westfield short distance away from where theirs with e-mail. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 3, 2006 Page 5 HUNG UP!! Letters to the Editor Professor Offers Songs Should We Give Up? Is Uncontrolled Reflecting Life Struggles By Milt Faith, Executive Director School Spending Just a Lost Cause? Youth and Family Counseling Service The long awaited conclusion of con- Agreeing to this contract shows a total tract negotiations with Scotch Plains– disregard or full lack of understanding of A Professor Writes: I know that you ing your feelings – do you both commu- Fanwood Education Association have its impact on many taxpayers. One can enjoy baseball (New York Yankees), do- nicate openly without fear or being criti- been reached. No surprise, our school only come to the conclusion that it was ing “roasts” and music, and in the past, cized or put on the defensive? board has given raises for teachers being irresponsible. This is even further sup- you have included music in some of your Try to apply these criteria and let me 4.25, 4.75 and 4.5 percent for the next ported by the numerous reports in local answers to questions written (to you) in- know, in a few months, if it has been three years. Secretaries will receive 5.25, media of residents packing their bags and volving psychology and music. I teach at helpful. 5.5 and 5.5 percent and teacher aids 6.25, leaving the state. There is a possibility a local college. In a recent course, I had An Upset Young Adult Writes: “Mark” 6.75 and 6.5 percent. This compares to that the Scotch Plains–Fanwood School my students focus on current stressful (disguised name) and I have been living the recent news media report that the Board and their spending is an example issues and I highlighted songs which eas- together for two years. I love his sense of average raise by employers this year is what is wrong statewide in New Jersey ily and clearly identify today’s difficult humor, his energy and his curiosity. He is only going to be 3.7 percent. with the expenditure of taxpayer dollars. struggles. I thought you would like to kind, most of the time. He is 29 and has This is in one way shocking and in Also, considering that the negotiations DOUBLE DRIBBLE…New York Knick great Earl Monroe, center, joins Westfield share this with your readers. It sounds had five different jobs, including manag- another to be expected. Most of us will not ended up with a one-sided contract, why Mayor Andy Skibitsky, right, at a fundraiser held by Assemblyman Jon Bramnick complicated, but it really isn’t. ing a clothing store at the local mall, receive these percentage increases in the did it take so long to settle it? at his home on July 27. Answer: Thank you. It’s a good list: working in a music store, managing the next three years. Therefore, taking into Is it no wonder that there are in excess “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” (Bon frozen food department at a food store, consideration all the other increases this of 200 homes for sale in Scotch Plains. By GOP Freeholder Candidate Patricia Quattrocchi Jovi) – With so many individuals and and so on. When I ask him about his jobs, begs the question “where are we suppose Please keep up the good work. Maybe we families uprooted today, here is a song he says he likes diversity. He never fin- to get the money?” One has to wonder, if can make it to 300. that says you can go home again and ished college and likes to have a beer with the members of the school board are antici- I provided the school board various The Tax Scams Distress Everyone enjoy the different things in life which the “guys.” I do love him but feel he is pating these increases in their jobs or do references regarding local salary increases. Here in New Jersey, the conversation some weeks back. Gathered last week, you enjoyed in younger years. immature, and I am concerned about our they have the income where paying this They apparently did not consider it to be these past few weeks has been taxes, they listened as a plan was put forth and “Because of You” (Kelly Clarkson) – future. I graduated college, have a master’s money in taxes is immaterial. important. I recommended that the previ- taxes, and more taxes, on the television, they got the assignment to make it work. This addresses the issues of domestic degree and have a responsible position. Putting this in perspective in January ous year budget not show monies for on the radio, at the dinner table, around Unfortunately the structure of the com- violence and abuse and expresses the pain When we talk about the future, Mark 2006, the Summit School Board settled these raises. I commented that if I knew the water cooler, and through osmosis — mittees is impossibly lopsided. and insecurities of a young person who laughs and tells me to stop being so seri- for increases of 4.64 percent this year and the money was in the budget so did the even the kids are learning the facts and Having read the press releases coming has been subjected to abuse by a parent. ous. Do you think I should be more com- 4.5 percent for the next two years. While union’s negotiators. Again, the school figures. Since our state government was out of the majority party, it is evident that “As If We’ve Never Loved Before” forting, or hope he will see the light some this is close to our increases, one has to board disregarded my suggestion. The needlessly shut down earlier this month, property tax relief will only be traded for (Faith Hill) – Former lovers who pass in day…I worry about financial and emo- look at the starting salaries, which were end result is what I expected and pre- many NJ residents are actually paying other schemes to raise revenues rather the night and no longer have any connec- tional security. $42,823 for Summit and $43,460 for dicted, more money from the taxpayers. attention; most admittedly for the first than cut spending. Put forth as a solution tion. Breaking up is hard to do. Answer: Whatever you have said to Scotch Plains. While the average house Let’s not forget the search for a new time in a long time, because they couldn’t is a 4 percent cap on property tax in- “I Hope You Dance” (Lee Ann Mark seems to fall on deaf ears. If you are holds income for Summit is almost superintendent to replace the existing buy their Pick 6 or play the slots in AC. In creases by municipalities; and if a town Womack) – In a world where we, too not careful, you will be saying the same $80,000 more than Scotch Plains. It would $192,000 year salaried one. This indi- short, the NJ budget debacle was starting needs more, it would come from the state. often, sit back and let things happen to us, thing when he’s 39. Please remember this appear that we have some that are “Sum- vidual will receive almost $50,000 of to affect, well, some of them. Who knows where the state would get it we are encouraged to “dance” (a meta- statement: There is a big difference be- mit Want-a-bee’s” and intend to get there unused vacation and sick time. We can The outrageously high property taxes from, perhaps an increased income tax. phor) – to address life’s challenges by tween growing older and growing up! on the backs or via the pockets of their look forward to a replacement of one paid in NJ have an impact on everyone in more Earlier this year, one Democratic Union meeting them more assertively, with bet- Mark needs to grow up, and you need to neighbors. $200,000. Most of would be happy with a areas than they realize. This method of County legislator was promoting a bill to ter results. come to the realization that Mark and you It should be noted that a few months fraction of this money. funding government compels all of us to enable county superintendents of schools “I Run for Life” (Melissa Etheridge) – need to resolve these issues – of priorities, ago the former school board president Then there is the drive by some parents have to spend more of our after income to levy a county income tax on all county The pain of having cancer and the battle, responsibilities, etc. If you cannot get a stated that the salary range for our teach- for lights and artificial turf for their chil- tax earnings on shelter, whether we are residents. The county superintendent and will, to survive – something which commitment, I encourage you to speak ers were $43,460 to $99,192. We have to dren to play sports. Some want us to pay the property owners or the tenants where would then be able to decide which school impacts so many of us today. with a therapist with or without him. keep in mind that the taxpayers also pick for it; for those of us without children, we the increase understandably is passed on systems would get funded. Does that If any readers wish to add to the list, Growing up with someone should in- up the majority of their medical coverage. resent the excessive cost of education, to them. Stores and business owners in- sound as though it would be fair in Union please write me. clude growing up emotionally. Don’t wait This amounts to perhaps $3,000 to $4,000. spending our money so other peoples’ crease what they charge for goods and County? A Puzzled Reader Writes: I have a life too much longer. This figure is based on the amount of our children play sports. We are trying to save services in an effort to cover the ever- If you think our freeholders would come filled with miserable relationships. It usu- income going to our medical insurance. for retirement, trying to maintain our increasing costs of maintaining their es- to the rescue and protest, based on recent ally starts off okay; then there are minor TV36 to Broadcast Then we have to look at the fact, that homes, pay our bills, etc. Why are they tablishments or look to other areas such as past performance, please think again. disagreements and then major arguments. we work 12 months a year, not nine. This unsympathetic to our situations? reducing employee benefits or foregoing I keep picturing an old comedy routine I am either telling the guy to stop finding WHS Graduation provides them the chance of either teach- It is apparent that the school board and bonuses as they scramble to get the extra where Bud Abbott divides the winnings fault with me or to stop controlling my Westfield High School Blue Devils ing summer school or getting another many parents want us to keep our mouths money from someplace. of a recent scam with his buddy Lou life. Because of a difficult family life, I television will broadcast the commence- seasonal job for these three months. In shut, keep writing checks, move or die. In the end, the consumers are the ones Costello. Bud, holding a fist full of money am always eager to please and keep my ment exercises of the class of 2006 on fact, this could be $10,000 or more addi- By the look at the number of homes on who get the short end of the stick. And if says in a quick firm voice as he counts out feelings in, and then, I get involved in cable channel 36 from August 3-29. tional income. Our employers would the market, many have decided to get out all of that is not bad enough, now the the bills: one for you; one for me; two for power struggles. Therapy has had limited The graduation ceremony will be shown frown on us getting a job during our two- while they can. It has been reported that powers that be have increased the sales you; one, two for me; three for you; one, value. Are there any clues or formulas on on Tuesdays at 8 a.m., 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.; week vacation. Looking at the numbers the over all cost of living in New Jersey tax and various fees to make up the bud- two, three for me; four for you; one, two, how to make a relationship work, or how Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturdays an equivalent yearly salary to ours for the will increase over $3,000 per household. get shortfall. It certainly isn’t hard to three, four for me. Bud of course ends up to choose a boyfriend who may have good at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. highest pay rate is as follows: How many of us will get this money from figure out who is on the losing end be- with ten bills to Lou’s four. Somehow I potential? Base salary = $99,000; 4.25 percent our employers? This was of no concern to cause remember, that bonus is gone, medi- have the feeling that the residents of New Answer: A formula that I always advo- increase = $4,200; medical insurance= the school board and apparently the ma- cal benefits have been reduced and the Jersey will end up like Lou. cate is, once dating, ask yourself: Does $4,000; summer employment = $10,000; jority of voters. Perhaps a number [of family doctor still needs to get paid. Please vote for me in November, the other individual make you feel good? equivalent yearly salary = $117,200. voters] have simply given up and know a Eyes have been turned to Trenton, to Patricia Quattrocchi, GOP candidate for Does he/she make you feel comfortable? How many of us with college degrees lost cause when they see it. the Governor, and to the legislators who Union County Freeholder. For more in- Does he accept you (and vice versa) the and thirty years of experience in our fields Albert Muller promised relief in some form as they formation, call (908) 789-0200 or see way you are, without wanting to change have this yearly income? Scotch Plains voted aye on the bloated state budget www.unioncountygop.org. you? Do you feel comfortable in express- goleader.com/subscribe

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PUBLICATION Library Activities to Include Girl Scouts Wind Up Year Kids’ T-Shirt Design Event With Awards Ceremony WESTFIELD – Children are in- is described as a “lovable tale about FANWOOD – The Girl Scouts of ing and artwork. vited to design and decorate T-shirts three irresistible pets” will be shown Fanwood-Scotch Plains recently Melissa, who will be a senior at on consecutive Thursdays, August 10 on Wednesday, August 9, at 3 p.m. closed their program year with a The Pingry School in Martinsville and 17, at 3 p.m. at the Westfield For more information on movie ceremony at the Fanwood Presbyte- this fall, organized the library at Memorial Library. screenings, please call the library. rian Church recognizing those girls Scotch Plains Senior Housing and This free event is open to young- Additionally on August 9, young- who earned the Girl Scout provided crafts sessions for the resi- sters of all ages who are Westfield sters are invited to play chess at the organization’s highest awards. dents. Her Gold Award project in- Memorial Library cardholders. Chil- library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Among those on hand to salute the cluded alphabetizing and categoriz- dren must bring their own T-shirt. For The Westfield Memorial Library is honorees at the May 30 event were ing the thousands of books and pro- best results, the shirt should be a located at 550 East Broad Street. For Union County Freeholder Al viding a library catalogue of books. cotton and polyester blend. more information, please call (908) Mirabella, Fanwood Mayor Colleen She also added to the décor with a “This was such a popular way to 789-4090, access the library’s website Mahr, Scotch Plains Township Coun- carpet and posters, displays of com- wrap up our summer activities last at www.wmlnj.org or visit the library cil member Carolyn Sorge (a 1990 pleted crafts projects and photo- year that we decided to expand it this for a copy of its quarterly newsletter. Gold Award recipient), Doug Tanguy graphs of crafts events. Melissa ad- year. To accommodate more children, from Girl Scouts of the USA and ditionally recruited other local Girl we have added a second decorating Ketubah Unit Plans Board Chairwoman Tiffany Wilson Scout troops to conduct crafts ac- session,” said Assistant Director from the Girl Scouts of Washington tivities with the senior citizens on an Kathy Muhm. Brunch Gathering GOLDEN MOMENT…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Girl Scout community, Rock Council, which includes Scotch ongoing basis. Pre-registration is required and may AREA – The B’nai B’rith Ketubah together with elected officials and others, honored Gold and Silver Award Plains and Fanwood. Kari Calello, a Cristin and Melissa are members be done by calling the library at (908) Married Couples Unit (40+) will meet recipients at a recent ceremony. Pictured, from left to right, are: Gold Award 1998 Gold Award recipient, gave the of Girl Scout Troop 621, led by 789-4090, extension no. 4114, or in for brunch on Sunday, August 13, at honorees Cristin Joy, Melissa Loewinger and Liza Katz. keynote address. Maura Berger and Debra Joy. Liza is person at the Children’s Desk. 11:30 a.m. at the Kenilworth Inn, Cristin Joy, Liza Katz and Melissa a member of Troop 751, led by Nancy Several programs also are sched- located at 60 Boulevard South 31st Loewinger each received the Gold Bauer and Jane Van Haasteren. uled for adults. Adult programs are Street in Kenilworth. Recreation Department Award, the highest earned recogni- In addition to the Gold Award hon- free and open to Westfield Memorial The price is $14.95 per person, tion in Girl Scouting. To earn the orees, seven girls received the Silver Library or M.U.R.A.L. cardholders. plus tax and gratuity. Prospective To Offer Fitness Classes Gold Award, a Girl Scout must com- Award. They included Lauren The film Nina’s Tragedies will be members are welcome to attend. plete four interest projects plus re- Hirschhorn, Alexandra Joy, Giulia screened on Tuesday, August 8, at 2 Those interested are asked to respond MOUNTAINSIDE – The portunity to develop muscle endur- quirements in leadership, career ex- Mercuri, Perry Sandrock, MacKenzie and 7 p.m. This bittersweet tale of a by calling Elaine at (908) 232-0062 Mountainside Recreation Depart- ance with light, three- to five-pound ploration, values, goals and commu- Sizemore, Sarah Strong and Malika 14-year-old boy coping with divorce, by Friday, August 11. ment has announced its fall lineup of hand weights in this total body work- nity service. Williams. illness and love won Best Film and fitness classes. All classes will be out. The registration fee for borough Finally, each girl plans and car- Each of these eighth-grade girls Best Actress prizes at the Israeli Film held in the Community Room at residents is $54 for Mondays only, ries out a Gold Award project – a completed three interest project Academy’s 2003 Awards. Hope Chest Thrift Shop Borough Hall, located at 1385 Route $54 for Wednesdays only and $108 community service project in an patches, requirements in leadership, The Shakespeare Theatre of New To Conduct Dollar Sale 22, East, in Mountainside. for both. Classes will begin on Mon- area that she cares deeply about. A career exploration and self-explora- Jersey will perform The Tempest at 7 Body sculpting classes, led by day, September 11. Gold Award candidate must devote tion and a community service project p.m. on Wednesday, August 9. In this WESTFIELD – The Hope Chest Laura Bass, will be featured on Mon- Kick Boxing classes also are avail- at least 50 hours of her time to the involving at least 30 hours. story of an enchanted island, young Thrift Shop will hold a one dollar-per- days and Wednesdays from 7 to 8 able. World champion Vizzio will project and demonstrate her leader- The evening concluded with the love blooms, evil plots are thwarted item sale of all women’s and children’s p.m. Participants will have an op- instruct these anaerobic and aerobic ship abilities and commitment to “bridging” of 10 graduating 12th- and revenge turns into reconciliation. clothing from Saturday, August 12, classes, designed to tone muscles, the community. grade Girl Scouts to adult Girl Scout “TGIF: Frieda Kahlo” will be pre- through Saturday, August 19. improve coordination and balance Cristin, who will be a senior this volunteers. For more information on sented on Friday, August 11, at 1:30 Operated by volunteers from the First Baptist Reveals and promote self-confidence. The fall at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High local Girl Scout activities, interested p.m. It will cover the artist’s paint- Center for Hope Hospice and Pallia- Special Worship Times fall session will feature classes on School, developed and taught an in- persons are invited to visit http:// ings, her marriage to Diego Rivera tive Care Auxiliary, the shop is located Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 troductory dance workshop to stu- fanwoodscotchplainsgs.org. and her fascinating lifestyle. at 26 Prospect Street in Westfield. WESTFIELD – The First Baptist to 10 a.m. The registration fee for Church of Westfield has announced dents at Coles Elementary School in There also will be additional pro- Designer clothes for women, chil- residents is $66 for Mondays only, Scotch Plains and established centers Club Offers Variety grams for children and teenagers. dren and men, as well as fine jewelry that it will hold summer worship $66 for Wednesdays only and $143 gatherings on two Sundays, August at area dance studios to collect gen- Children’s programs are open to all and accessories, are available at the for both. Classes will begin on tly-used dance wear and shoes for Of Outdoor Activities full service Westfield Memorial Li- shop. Additionally, the new extended 6 and 20, at 6 p.m. at the church, Wednesday, September 13. located at 170 Elm Street. donation to an Elizabeth dance pro- COUNTY – The Union County brary cardholders. store features crystal, china and many If space is available in any of these gram. Hiking Club has invited area resi- Young people entering grades 6 to household items for sale. Music will complement worship classes, non-residents may register at the gatherings. For further infor- Liza, a 2006 graduate of the Union dents to participate in its regular 12 are invited to watch a film de- All proceeds help to provide termi- for an additional fee. County Magnet High School for schedule of hiking and bicycling ac- scribed as a “fun favorite about the nally ill patients with natural, humane mation about the upcoming events, Another class being offered is please call the First Baptist Church Science, Mathematics and Technol- tivities. paranormal” on Monday, August 7, at care known as hospice and their fami- Hatha Yoga, designed to strengthen ogy in Scotch Plains, initiated the Most events take place in central 7 p.m. Individuals may visit or call lies or loved ones with physical, emo- at (908) 233-2278 or e-mail and tone the body while releasing [email protected]. student literary magazine, Calliope, and northern New Jersey. Annual the library for a complete schedule of tional and spiritual support. The Hope tension and stress. Techniques will at her high school. She has worked membership dues are $10. For a com- teen events. Chest is open Monday to Saturday be taught integrating asana (posture), with other interested students to cre- plimentary, six-month schedule, in- A movie for children entering kin- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For directions, Golf Outing to Benefit pranayama (breathing) and medita- ate several issues of the magazine, terested individuals are asked to call dergarten through fifth grade, which please call the shop at (908) 233-9973. tion, with the goal of promoting composed of students’ original writ- (908) 527-4900. Center For Hope strength, flexibility and spirituality. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center The fall session, to be taught by for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Mary Ellen Basile, will include will hold its 20th annual golf outing classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays on Monday, September 11, at the from 7 to 8:15 p.m. The registration Roselle Golf Club in Roselle. fee for borough residents is $62 for The Center for Hope provides hos- Tuesdays and $54 for Thursdays. pice care to terminally ill individuals Tuesday classes are designed for and physical, emotional and spiritual beginners, but participants are en- support to their loved ones. couraged to take at least three previ- All proceeds from the golf outing ous sessions of yoga either through will go directly toward patient care. the recreation department or another In addition to its existing facilities, location. Thursday classes are de- the Center for Hope is developing a signed for those who have taken at 30-bed inpatient facility in Scotch least four previous sessions of yoga. Plains that is scheduled to open in the Enrollment is limited and partici- spring of 2007. pants may register for one night un- PEN PALS…Andrew A., a student at The Children’s Institute (TCI), greets his pen For more information on the golf less space is available at both. pal, Laura Flannery of Verona, at a recent gathering of Verona Middle School and ANNUAL DINNER…The Westfield Historical Society recently held its annual outing, please call the Center for Hope Registration may be done at the TCI students. The boys and girls wrote to each other during the second semester and End-of-the-Year Dinner at Westfield’s Echo Lake Country Club. This year’s at (908) 889-7780. met at the end of the school year to share their letters and get acquainted. President’s Award was given to trustee Letty Hudak, second from right, for her Recreation Office at Mountainside years of service to the society. Trustee and former Westfield Mayor Bud Boothe, Borough Hall. For more informa- left, presented the Trustees’ Award to Betty List, center, for her ongoing dedica- www.goleader.com tion, please call (908) 232-0015 or tion to the organization. Also pictured are Society President Nancy Priest, second visit http://www.mountainside- Westfield Area ‘Y’ to Debut from left, and trustee Carrie Hanson. nj.com/recreation. Several New Fitness Classes WESTFIELD – The Westfield the muscle groups: standing, lying DEEGAN Area “Y” has announced that sev- down and twisting. The “Y” has de- eral new fitness classes will be of- scribed this class as suitable for all fered in September. Classes will be fitness levels. available for beginners as well as Registration for these and other experienced exercisers. classes will begin on Saturday, Au- ROOFING “Dance Core Workout,” featuring gust 19, at 7:15 a.m. for Gold and the sounds of Latin music, will in- Silver members and Monday, Au- corporate movements to tone and gust 21, at 7:30 a.m. for program and sculpt the core portion of the body new members. The Westfield Area COMPANY using the hips, buttocks and abs. “Y” serves Cranford, Garwood, “Rope Revolution” is a challeng- Mountainside and Westfield. ing class combining jump ropes, Financial assistance is available. strength training and athletic drills. For more details on the classes, please 908-322-6405 This class may be modified for any contact Group Fitness Coordinator fitness level. Jean White at (908) 233-2700, exten- “Simply Stretch” breaks up stress sion no. 246, or by e-mail at patterns and teaches participants how [email protected]. Individuals Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs to mindfully and slowly stretch all also may visit www.westfieldynj.org. Repairs • Gutters

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WESTFIELD – The First Baptist Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Church of Westfield will again present “It was our heartfelt attempt to The Eagle Scout Project must not its Youth In Action program that en- encourage these teenagers to explore WESTFIELD – Many people spend serve the scout’s own troop, must be gages participants in a fun week of ideas and ways that they can do good their summers lounging by the pool helpful to the community and, ac- daytime social service projects from to those they have the power to help,” or on the beach, but Eric Hagstrom, a cording to Eric, a great emphasis is Monday to Friday, August 7 to 11. said Reverend Montgomery. rising sophomore at Westfield High placed on making the project perma- Such efforts include a nature con- “Many youth today feel powerless School (WHS), is in the water for a nent. servation project with the Union and hopeless due to social stress and different reason – he’s teaching un- For Eric, the most rewarding part County Parks; sorting food items at pressures, and we desire for them to derprivileged children to swim for of the project has been helping the the Community Foodbank in Hill- realize that they have an incredible his Eagle Scout Project. children, which also is difficult, he side; serving lunch to the homeless at amount of power to perform positive To earn the highest rank in Boy said, as there were some who were so the Newark Goodwill and a painting acts of service,” he added. Scouting, Eric, a member of Troop “deathly afraid of the water that they project for a local resident. Reverend Montgomery noted that 72, holds swim lessons twice a week wouldn’t let go of the wall.” How- This program is primarily designed he witnesses this positive power as a for 20 children from the Elizabeth ever, “(the children) have progressed for middle school students, but is result of the projects the teenagers Coalition to House the Homeless’ a lot,” said Eric. “I saw one of the girls open to all young people entering perform every year during the pro- summer program. The Coalition who was most afraid in water up to grades 6 through 10. The cost is $25, gram. works with families who are home- her neck.” which includes a themed T-shirt, all The youth also will have an oppor- less, living doubled up or precari- He cited The Leader Store, which lunches, a pool party and snacks. tunity to enjoy some recreation dur- ously housed. Eric previously volun- donated goggles; the Westfield Ser- According to its director, the Rev- ing the week, such as a trip to Dorney teered with the organization to fulfill vice League and Rotary Club, which erend Jeremy Montgomery, Associ- Park planned for Wednesday, August service hours for the Holy Trinity provided grants, and the community, ate Minister at the First Baptist 9. Other forms of recreation will in- VFW PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Veterans of Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. which donated more than 100 bath- Church, the goal of the weeklong clude group-building games and ac- Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 10122 presented its annual scholarship to a local Along with 15 volunteers, he taught ing suits to his drive, as key contribu- program is to motivate and inspire tivities that teach teamwork, commu- veteran’s child at a recent awards ceremony. VFW Scholarship Chairman Frank children age four to nine swimming tors to his project. Eric also trained at the youth to actively serve in the nication and self-worth. Chupko is pictured with this year’s recipient, Ashley M. Meyn, who attended skills, such as floating, swimming on the Westfield Area “Y” to give les- community as a demonstration of Early registration is required and Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains and will begin pre-med studies at their stomachs, freestyle, treading sons and used lifeguards and instruc- their Christian faith. can be made through the church of- George Washington University in the fall. water and safety instruction. This tors from the Westfield Memorial Pool This year’s theme, “It’s Not About fice at (908) 233-2278. Interested in- group of children, which received (WMP). Me,” encourages the youth to focus dividuals should ask for Reverend half-hour lessons in groups of five, While the children are learning to on other people and their needs by Montgomery to request information Swimmers, Parents Invited had its last lesson on July 27. Eric will be safer in the water, he explained devoting their time and energies to and the week’s schedule of projects. now begin the same program with that his project also has allowed grades 4 to 6. Westfield volunteers to get to know To Meet Coaches Tonight Besides giving lessons, Eric’s inner city youngsters – a new experi- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish ing champions of the New Jersey project included finding a pool, ob- ence for many of them. BRIDGES Seeks Volunteers Community Center (JCC) Barracu- JCC Swim League’s B Division. taining funding for the program, train- Eric is a member of the WMP swim das swim team has invited prospec- Head Coach Laura Bransky and ing to learn to give swimming les- team and plans to run track at WHS For Activities In August tive swimmers and their parents to a the rest of the coaching staff will sons, collecting bathing suits for the next year. He hopes to continue his “Meet the Coaches” event tonight, explain the details of both the Bar- children, recruiting volunteers and swimming program during future AREA – BRIDGES, an outreach with the truck. Those participating Thursday, August 3, at 7 p.m. at the racudas and Mini-Barracudas swim lifeguards and soliciting donations of summers and urges anyone who program serving the homeless, has in a run are asked to bring multiple JCC Pool. team programs, as well as answer and shopping for supplies. He cur- would like to be involved to contact announced that it is seeking volun- brown bag lunches prepared as de- The Barracudas are the defend- any questions. Interested swimmers rently uses the pool at The Residence him at [email protected]. The teers to assist with its services dur- scribed above. are welcome to bring a swimsuit Inn by Marriott in Elizabeth. project, he said, is a great opportunity ing the month of August. Drivers are needed any Friday dur- Labyrinth Walks Set and a pair of goggles to be evalu- When asked how he came up with for Westfield to help inner city chil- Brown bag lunches are needed ev- ing late morning/early afternoon to ated for team eligibility and prac- the project, Eric said that he went to a dren. ery Friday during August and on run errands either with the truck or To Begin Again Sunday tice group evaluations. pool with children from the Coalition Said Eric, “We’re giving them a Sunday, August 6. Participants are their own vehicle. Those interested CRANFORD – Area residents are A limited number of spots are last summer and noticed their inabil- life skill.” asked to make any number of lunches may call (908) 273-0176 or (908) invited to take part in a series of open available on the Barracudas swim (sandwich of meat, mayonnaise/mus- 358-8343. labyrinth walks sponsored by the team. Once an age group is filled, tard in packet, drink, fruit, salty and From now until Wednesday, Au- First Presbyterian Church in no additional swimmers will be able sweet snack, all in brown bag). This gust 23, the BRIDGES office will be Cranford. All walks will be held in to join for the 2006-2007 season. may be done individually or as a open Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 Bates Hall at the church, located at Interested swimmers are encour- neighborhood or office project. p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 6 11 Springfield Avenue. Everyone is aged to register as early as possible Lunches may be dropped off at p.m. Those needing immediate as- invited to attend. to avoid being closed out of their BRIDGES, located at 561 Spring- sistance at other times are asked to The next walk is scheduled for age group. field Avenue (Christ Church) in Sum- call Darryl Carley at (908) 273-0176 this Sunday, August 6. Participants The JCC is located at 1391 mit between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on or Francis Moses at (908) 377-2984. are invited to walk the labyrinth any Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. Fridays and between 9:30 and 11 time between 12:30 and 3 p.m. but To register for the Barracudas swim a.m. on Sunday. are asked to begin their walk by 2:30 team or for more details, please Run volunteers are welcome for Singles Group Posts p.m. Subsequent walks will be held contact Aquatics Director Rebecca trips scheduled for tomorrow, Fri- Meetings For August on the first Sunday of every month Rivera at [email protected] or (908) day, August 4, to New York City; unless otherwise specified. 889-8800, extension no. 219. Addi- Sunday, August 6, to Irvington and WESTFIELD – Widowed, di- Walking the labyrinth is an ancient tional information also can be found Friday, August 18, to New York City. vorced or never-married individuals spiritual practice of prayer and medi- at www.jccnj.org. A driver for the truck also is needed are invited to join their peers at the tation that has experienced a revival. for the August 18 run. Interested singles group that meets each Sun- The 11-ringed pattern, painted on Caregivers Group volunteers are asked to call (908) day at the First Baptist Church of canvas, is modeled after the 13th- 273-0176 or (908) 358-8343. Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street. century labyrinth at Chartres Cathe- To Meet Monday Francis Moses and/or Darryl All are welcome. dral in France. In Medieval times, Meetings will be held on August WESTFIELD – A support group POOL PALS…Eric Hagstrom gives an underprivileged youngster a swimming Carley, the BRIDGES Run Coordi- walking the labyrinth symbolized the for those caring for elderly or chroni- lesson as part of his Eagle Scout Project. Besides providing lessons to inner city nators, always accompany and over- 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 9 a.m. Coffee, Christian pilgrimage to Jerusalem for children, the Westfield High School student found a pool, underwent training to cake and bagels are served and a $2 cally ill loved ones will meet on see the runs. On Friday, the group those who could not personally make Monday, August 7, at 8 p.m. in the give lessons, obtained funding for the program and bathing suits for the children, meets at BRIDGES (Springfield Av- donation is requested. This non-de- the journey. recruited volunteers and a lifeguard and solicited donations and shopped for nominational discussion group fo- parish center of St. Helen’s Roman supplies. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest bestowed by the Boy Scouts of enue side of Christ Church) at 6:30 For further information concern- Catholic Church on Lamberts Mill p.m. and returns around 11 p.m. For cuses on issues dealing with single ing the labyrinth program or future America. living, as well as fostering friend- Road in Westfield. Sunday, participants meet at 11 a.m. walks, please call the church at (908) Meetings take place on the first and return around 2 p.m. ships and sharing experiences. 276-8440. Group members also take part in non-holiday Monday of each month. Minors should be accompanied by These are information and sharing a parent or parent-appointed chaper- winter movie nights, picnics and MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. holiday get-togethers, among other sessions. For more information, one. Volunteers must provide their See it all on the Web! please call Marilyn Ryan at (908) Chair of the Family Law Department of own transportation and will caravan activities. For more information, please call Lil at (908) 889-4751 or www.goleader.com 233-8757. DUGHI & HEWIT Ed at (908) 232-4159. Baritone to Entertain 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Older Adults Aug. 9 SCOTCH PLAINS – Adults age 60 and older are invited to attend a con- DIVORCE QUESTIONS? cert by baritone Cameron Chandler on Wednesday, August 9, at the Jew- Specializing in all aspects of Family Law ish Community Center (JCC) of Cen- including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, tral New Jersey. The 11 a.m. show, part of the JCC’s child support, division of assets, palimony, “Summer of Fun” series, will feature premarital agreements, domestic partnerships, songs from musical theater and the Big Band era, as well as classical restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to arias. A luncheon will follow the show. changed financial circumstances, residence Both the concert and luncheon will be held at Congregation Beth Israel, removal from New Jersey, visitation located at 18 Shalom Way in Scotch modifications and transfers of custody. Plains. All are welcome to attend. Tickets are $23 for JCC members and $30 for others. Reservations are re- quired. The deadline to make a reser- 32 years of continuous practice in Family Law vation is Monday, August 7. Union County Early Settlement Arbitration The JCC is located at 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. 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* Based on survey results Page 8 Thursday, August 3, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Margaret Papandrea, 90, Had Been Richard Arnold Wilson, 69, Had Been Owner Of Health and Vitamin Store – Obituaries – Chemist and Naval Intelligence Officer Richard Arnold Wilson, 69, of lating “living flower aromas.” He de- Margaret (Chrone) Papandrea of active life of weekly bus trips to new Dr. Wilbur J. Harley, 89, Had Been Westfield died on Saturday, July 29, veloped many patented commercial Laguna Hills, Calif. passed away places, lively games of dominoes and at Overlook Hospital in Summit. fragrances, including the “Pop” pop- peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, made many new friends. Medical Director at Western Electric Born in 1936 to Ena May Stailing corn scent. He retired from IFF in July 18, 2006, at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her and Harold Elmer Wilson 1998. Mrs. Papandrea was born on April husband, Oliver, Sr., in May 1996 and Wilbur J. Harley, M.D., Sc.D., 89, He served in the United States Army (a Terwilliger family mem- Richard is survived by 8, 1916 in Westfield, N.J. and lived her beloved son, Oliver, Jr., in Sep- formerly of Westfield, N.J., died on Air Corps during World War II in the ber), Richard attended the his wife of 38 years, there for 54 years. As a child, she tember 1983; her parents, Maurizio Thursday, July 27, 2006, at the Breth- African and European theaters. University of Pennsylva- Loretta Ciraolo Wilson; helped with work in the family bak- and Concetta Chrone; her brothers, ren Village Home in Lancaster, Pa. He was a member of the First Con- nia, during which time he three sons, David, Donald ery and later earned a Cer- Alexander, Louis, where he was a resident. gregational Church of Westfield, where traveled and sang with the and James, and two grand- tificate for Electrolysis, Michael, George, Eugene Born in Royersford, Pa., he sang in the choir, and Eugene Ormandy Orches- children, David Michael which she practiced for a and Joseph, and her sis- he was the son of Alvin P. was a long-time member tra. He graduated with hon- Wilson, 2nd and Grace number of years. ters, Carmella (Mollie) and Elizabeth J. Harley of of the Echo Lake Country ors in 1958 with a degree Alexandra Wilson. She married Oliver Stornelli and Katherine Royersford. He was mar- Club of Westfield. in organic chemistry and A Mass was offered yes- Papandrea, Sr. and they (Kate) Stevens. ried for 55 years to Flo- He is survived by three later served as a Naval In- terday, Wednesday, August had one son, Oliver She is survived by her rence C. Harley, who died sons, Thomas A. Harley telligence Officer on the 2, at the Holy Trinity Ro- Papandrea, Jr. In 1970, four grandchildren, in 2004. and his wife, Susan G. U.S.S. Morton. man Catholic Church in Margaret and Oliver, Sr. Victorine Merriman, Joni Dr. Harley was a gradu- Harley, of Cranford, N.J., Richard began his civil- Westfield, that was fol- moved to Laguna Hills, Branske, Margarette Robert C. Harley of ate of Juniata College in ian career as an industrial Richard A. Wilson lowed by a luncheon for Calif. to be closer to their Nash and Glenn Huntingdon, Pa. and Kernersville, N.C. and chemist with Charles friends and family. son and his wife and their Papandrea; five great- Jefferson Medical Col- John F. Harley and his wife, Pfizer, working on botanical screen- Arrangements were by the Dooley four children. grandchildren; two great- lege in Philadelphia, Pa. Stephanie M. Harley, of Margaret Papandrea ing, isolation and characterization of Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Mrs. Papandrea owned great grandchildren and From 1964 to 1977 he Ephrata, Pa. He also leaves cancer chemotherapeutic anti-tumor enue in Westfield. and operated The Health Fair, a health many nieces and nephews. served as Medical Direc- Dr. Wilbur J. Harley five grandchildren. agents. In 1967, he joined Interna- Memorial donations may be made and vitamin store, from 1971 to 1984. A memorial service to celebrate tor for the Western Elec- His daughter, Susan E. tional Flavors and Fragrances (IFF- to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. She was quite successful and had a Margaret’s life will be held at 10 a.m. tric Kearny Works in Kearny, N.J. Davis, died in 2003. Union Beach facilities), where his Box 356, Westfield, N.J. 07091. loyal following. Over the years, she on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at the He retired in 1982 as Medical Direc- Services were held on Sunday, July research team led the industry in iso- August 3, 2006 helped many people with what ailed Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield tor of the Western Electric plant in 30, 2006, at the Ephrata Church of the them and, as a devout Christian, she Avenue in Westfield, N.J. Winston-Salem, N.C. Brethren in Ephrata, Pa. Interment will took every opportunity to fellowship The family suggests that donations He received a Doctorate of Science take place at a later date at Fernwood Gladys Tullio, 61, Association President; with anyone who had an open ear. be made to the Hospice of the Valleys, degree from the University of Cin- Cemetery in Royersford, Pa. For the past six years, Margaret 28127 Bradley Road, Sun City, Calif. cinnati and served as Associate Pro- The family requests that memo- Co-owner of Tullio’s Hair Spectrum lived at Sterling Senior Communities 92586. fessor of Occupational Medicine at rial contributions in Dr. Harley’s Gladys Marie Tullio, 61, of in Temecula, Calif. She enjoyed an August 3, 2006 Tullio; a son, Thomas F. Tullio; two the University of Nebraska Medical name be sent to the Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Holmdel died on Friday, July 28, at sisters, Sandra Whiteford and Joyce School in Lincoln, Neb., Duke Uni- Harley Memorial Scholarship Fund her home. Palmisano, and a granddaughter. Richard W. Beglin, Teacher Known versity Medical Center in Durham, at Spring-Ford High School in Born in Newark, she had been a The funeral was held on Monday, N.C. and the Bowman Gray School Royersford, Pa. resident of Scotch Plains before mov- July 31, from the Memorial Funeral For Mastery of 20th Century Writers of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. Arrangements were by Stradling ing to Holmdel four years ago. Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Dr. Harley was a Fellow of the Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata. For A licensed beautician, Mrs. Tullio Richard W. Beglin, the brother of A Funeral Mass followed at the Im- niece, Julie Beglin, and her husband, American Academy of Occupational additional information or to send a co-owned Tullio’s Hair Spectrum in maculate Heart of Mary Roman retired Union County Superior Court Daniel Horan, of Brooklyn Heights, Medicine, the American Occupational condolence to the family, please visit Westfield with her husband, Thomas Assignment Judge Edward W. Beglin, Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. N.Y. and their children, Lillian, Simon Medical Association and the Ameri- www.stradlingfuneralhome.com. L. Tullio, before retiring in 2001. Interment took place at St. Teresa’s Jr., passed away in New York City on August 3, 2006 and Georgia. can College of Preventative Medicine. She was a member of the Metuchen Cemetery in Summit. Wednesday, July 26, 2006, three days In lieu of flowers, contributions Country Club, where she had served shy of his 74th birthday and after a Memorial donations may be made may be made in his name to the Carver Stacey Jackson Bell, 39, Administrator; as president of the Women’s Associa- to St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- lengthy illness. Memorial Library, 12 Union Street, tion. He was born on July 29, 1932, pital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Searsport, Me. 04974. Surviving, in addition to her hus- Tenn. 38105 (www.stjude.org). reared in Elizabeth, N.J. and gradu- August 3, 2006 Had Been Active Student at SPFHS band, are a daughter, Michelle M. August 3, 2006 ated from The Pingry School there in Stacey B. Jackson Bell, 39, of the Marching Band as a member of 1950. Marygrace Marone, 88 South Plainfield died on Thursday, the Flag Squad and also worked as a Mr. Beglin earned his Bachelor of Marygrace Lenza Marone, 88, of July 27, at Muhlenberg Regional statistician for the basketball team. Martha Shuryn, 83, Was Parishioner; Arts degree from Hamilton College Scotch Plains died on Sunday, July Medical Center in Plainfield. She graduated from Trenton State in Clinton, N.Y. in 1954 and was 30, at her residence. Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in College (College of New Jersey) with awarded his master’s degree from Born in Staten Island, N.Y., she Scotch Plains before relocating to a Bachelor of Arts in Business Ad- Claims Processor at Muhlenberg Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. in lived in the Grant City section of South Plainfield five years ago. ministration degree in 1988. While Martha Shuryn, 83, of Fanwood citizen activities. 1956. Staten Island before moving to Scotch Mrs. Bell was a 1984 graduate of attending Trenton State, she was an died on Friday, July 28, at her home. Her husband, John Shuryn, prede- From 1956 to 1960, Mr. Beglin Plains in 2001. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High exchange student with Chico State Born in Piscataway, she had lived ceased her in 1987. taught at Sweet Briar College in Mrs. Marone was active in crafts School, where she participated in University in California. there prior to moving to Fanwood 53 Surviving are a sister, Olga Sobolak Lynchburg, Va., a tenure interrupted and social activities at the Scotch She was employed as an adminis- years ago. of Fanwood; two sons, Donald Shuryn by two years service in the United Plains Senior Housing Complex, Olga L. Salisbury, 87 trator in the Information Technol- A 1943 graduate of Drake Busi- of Bridgewater and Stephen Shuryn States Army. In 1960, he joined the where she resided. Olga L. Salisbury, 87, of Scotch ogy department of IEEE in ness College in Plainfield, Mrs. of Pompton Lakes; six grandchildren faculty of the English Department of Her husband, Frank Marone, pre- Plains died on Wednesday, July 26, at Piscataway and bowled with the Shuryn had been employed by and one great-grandchild. Pace University in New York City, deceased her in 1996. the Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabili- IEEE bowling team at Stelton Lanes. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Private arrangements were by the where he remained until retiring in Surviving are her daughter, Rachel tation Center in Scotch Plains. Her father, Curtis M. Jackson, pre- ter in Plainfield as an outpatient Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South 1997. M. Lepree of Fanwood, and a brother, Born in West New York, she had deceased her in 2004. claims processor in the billing de- Avenue in Fanwood. While at Pace, he was recognized John Lenza of Spring Hill, Fla. resided in Fairview for many years Surviving are her husband, Eric partment for 20 years before retiring Memorial contributions may be by both students and faculty mem- The funeral will be held at 8:45 prior to moving to Scotch Plains five D. Bell; her mother, Brenda Jack- in 1993. made to St. Nicholas Byzantine Catho- bers for his mastery of the writers of a.m. today, Thursday, August 3, at the years ago. son; her brother, Scott Jackson, and She was a longtime member of St. lic Church, 119 Madison Avenue, 20th century fiction, poetry and Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Surviving are her husband, Will- a stepdaughter, Emani Bell. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church Dunellen, N.J. 08812. drama, subjects he most enjoyed Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral Mass iam E. Salisbury, Jr.; two sons, Dr. W. Funeral services were held yester- in Dunellen and was active in senior August 3, 2006 teaching. Upon retirement, he moved will be offered at 9:30 a.m. at the Earl Salisbury and Dr. Brian G. day, Wednesday, August 2, at the to Searsport, Me., where he joined an Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Salisbury; a sister, Filomena Scotch Plains Baptist Church in active and hospitable community, and Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. D’Aloisio; a brother, William Scotch Plains. Interment followed at Visiting Health Services Closes Doors also spent considerable time in Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Barlettano, and five grandchildren. Graceland Memorial Park in Nassau, the Bahamas. Cemetery in Staten Island. The funeral was held on Saturday, Kenilworth. After 53 Years of Helping Communities Mr. Beglin is survived by his life In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- July 29, from the Memorial Funeral Arrangements were under the di- WESTFIELD – After 53 years of Westfield, “this difficult conclusion partner, David Berg; his brother and tions may be made to Robert Wood Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. rection of the Memorial Funeral providing community services, the to dissolve the organization was sister-in-law, the Reverend Helen M. Johnson University Hospital at A Funeral Mass followed at St. Home, 155 South Avenue in non-profit agency Visiting Health reached based on an analysis of our Beglin of Westfield, N.J.; his nephew, Rahway Hospice, 865 Stone Street, Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Fanwood. Services (VHS) of Union County is current and projected financial sta- Dr. Peter A. Beglin, and his wife, Rahway, N.J. 07065. Westfield. Interment took place at Memorial donations may be made closing its doors. tus.” Elizabeth, of Bellingham, Wash.; his August 3, 2006 Fairview Cemetery in Fairview. to the All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Initially incorporated as Home- Traditionally, the agency has served Memorial donations may be made 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. maker Service of Eastern Union Union County residents, regardless to the American Heart Association, 07076 or to the Morning Star Church County, the original purpose as stated of their ability to pay for home care. 2550 US Highway 1, North Community Center, 1009 Chandler in 1953 was “to give patients in their The Union County Division on Ag- Brunswick, N.J. 08902-4301. Avenue, Linden, N.J. 07036. own homes the kind of services for- ing, United Ways of Westfield and August 3, 2006 August 3, 2006 merly provided by good neighbors – Greater Union County and various namely light housework, errands, foundations, corporations and indi- Jean A. Anderson, 72, NJ Bell Retiree; cooking and looking after children.” viduals have given support to VHS to As the bulk of the need for home help those needing financial assis- Was Member of Genealogical Society care assistance transitioned from tance receive care. families with children to elderly and Patrice Wessel, VHS Executive Jean A. Anderson, 72, of Fanwood Va. and a member of the Westfield disabled individuals, VHS became Director, said, “The vision and focus died on Wednesday, July 26, at Genealogical Society. involved in training and supervising for the organization has always been Morristown Memorial Hospital in Surviving are her husband, Robert certified home health aides who on the clients and families who needed Morristown. F. Anderson, whom she married in helped people with activities of daily our assistance. We hope that the legacy Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in 1953; her daughter, Bonnie Jean Ander- living. Through the years, VHS has left behind will be our agency’s com- Roselle Park before moving to son Nicholas of Whitehouse Station; given almost five million hours of mitment to those individuals who Fanwood 53 years ago. her son, Robert W. Anderson of home care services to people needing wanted to live at home with as much A 1951 graduate of Roselle Park Mendham, and three grandchildren. assistance. During 2006, approxi- independence and dignity as pos- High School, Mrs. Anderson had been Funeral services were held on mately 85 aides went into homes sible.” employed as a bill proofer with NJ Monday, July 31, at the Memorial throughout Union County to help The last day of home health aide Bell Telephone in Elizabeth prior to Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in people manage tasks such as bathing, service provided by VHS was July retiring in 1956. Fanwood. Interment followed at grooming and meal preparation. 31. Families or individuals who need She was a member of the Edgar Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Earlier this year, the voluntary information about home care assis- Cayce Foundation in Virginia Beach, August 3, 2006 Board of Trustees made the decision tance may call the Union County Di- that, as a small, community-based vision on Aging at (908) 527-4870. organization, VHS could no longer be financially viable. Higher costs of Hillside Cemetery doing business, dwindling reserves For information on clubs and and a low Medicaid PCA reimburse- organizations, see ment rate were factors. goleader.com/organizations Scotch Plains According to VHS Board of Trust-

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 3, 2006 Page 9 WF’s Fred Roberts Leads Rutgers Homeland Research AREA – The United States Depart- DIMACS. ment of Homeland Security (DHS) “We will develop real-time stream- announced a $3 million grant to ing algorithms to find patterns and Rutgers, The State University of New relationships in communications, Jersey, to lead a consortium research- such as among writers who may be ing advanced information analysis hiding their identities, and to rate and computational technologies to information sources for their reliabil- protect the nation. ity and trustworthiness.” Rutgers will also coordinate a team The Rutgers center will undertake of four university-based centers, with nine research projects in its first year others based at the University of and will also create educational pro- Southern California, the University grams around the technology it de- of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and velops, such as courses and certifi- the University of Pittsburgh. DHS cate programs for undergraduate and will award a combined total of $10.2 graduate students. The center will million over three years to Rutgers also establish outreach efforts for high and these institutions. All four cen- school students and community CONGRESSIONAL MEDALS…Jessica Chernetz received the Congressional ters will advance efforts to identify groups. Bronze Medal Award from Congressman Mike Ferguson. She is the daughter of common patterns from numerous The principal investigators include SCOUT’S HONOR…Merry Wisler, right, and June Chernetz were honored for June and Joel Chernetz, who attended the presentation. Jessica also received the sources of information, which could Mr. Roberts as the overall director of their work with the Girl Scouts. Gold, Silver and Bronze Certificates and is continuing on to earn the Silver and indicate potential threats to the na- the Rutgers center; Nathaniel Dean at Gold Medals. tion. Texas Southern University; Mark “We are proud of the receipt of this Goldberg at Rensselaer Polytechnic Two Girl Scout Leaders award,” said Rutgers President Rich- Institute; Colin Goodall at AT&T Westfield’s Jessica Chernetz ard L. McCormick. “It adds strength Labs; Debasis Mitra at Bell Labs; S. to Rutgers’ ongoing commitment to Muthukrishnan at Rutgers Univer- Receive Thanks Badge research in the area of security, which sity; and Warren Powell at Princeton WESTFIELD -- The Girl Scouts of nizer, consultant and Delegate. As Earns Congressional Medal is so important to our nation and University. Washington Rock Council, Inc. hon- Encampment Director for a number particularly to the citizens of our ored a number of women with the of years, she organized memorable WESTFIELD – Jessica Chernetz, ceremony, and plans to earn the next state.” a Westfield resident and student at two Congressional Award Medals – Thanks Badge, one of the highest weekends at Camp Lou Henry Hoover Leading the Rutgers effort is the National Awards for adults in Girl for the entire town. As Product Sales California University in Pa., was pre- the silver and the gold. She has com- university’s Center for Discrete Math- sented the Congressional Bronze pleted portions of each already. Scouting, created by Juliette Gordon Cookie Chair, she has coordinated ematics and Theoretical Computer Low, the founder of the Girl Scout the delivery of nearly 4,000 cases of Medal Award by Congressman Mike Jessica’s mother, June Chernetz, Science (DIMACS) under the direc- Ferguson (R-NJ). learned about these awards when organization. cookies annually at the Westfield Ar- tion of Professor Fred Roberts of Westfield residents June Chernetz mory. Over the years, it has become This award is given to participants Jessica was completing the require- Westfield. It will include partner re- ages 14 to 24 for activities and ser- ments for the Girl Scout Gold Award and Merry Wisler received this honor so smoothly run that it is practically searchers from AT&T Laboratories, in recognition of their outstanding ser- “a drive through experience” for the vice they completed that are fun and she received in May 2005. Lucent Technologies Bell Labs, beneficial to the community. It is a vice to the Westfield Girl Scouts, the cookie moms. The League of Women Princeton University, Rensselaer town of Westfield and the GSWRC. Voters Patch was originated by her to non-competitive program created by Polytechnic Institute and Texas South- Congress in 1979 to recognize the These women worked diligently with help the Girl Scouts learn about the ern University. This group will de- the Girl Scout program in Westfield league along with the privilege and nation’s outstanding young people. velop computing technologies that To earn the Bronze Medal, Jessica and reached out through the GSWRC responsibility of voting. Many town- find patterns and relationships in data, to include the surrounding communi- wide activities benefited from her had to set and achieve goals in four such as news stories, open-source web areas: 100 hours of voluntary public ties. The Thanks Badge was presented time management skills, and she was logs and other accessible informa- to each woman at the 2006 Annual a natural choice to be the town’s New service, 50 hours of personal devel- tion, to quickly identify emerging opment including social and employ- CONGRATULATIONS…Kim B. of Adult Recognition dinner. Leader Trainer. Annually, Ms. Wisler indicators of possible terrorist activ- Scotch Plains accepts her diploma from Throughout Ms. Chernetz’s Girl has been a tremendous asset at Gold ment skills, 50 hours of improving ity and rate the consistency and reli- the quality of life though physical The Children’s Institute’s (TCI) CEO, Scout career, she was a leader, school and Silver Awards Ceremony. Re- ability of the sources. Such informa- Dr. Bruce Ettinger, (not pictured) and organizer, consultant Service Team cently, as part of “Operation Yellow activity and a minimum of one over- tion could give officials more lead- Principal Terese O’Donnell. This year’s night wilderness or venture experi- class was the largest graduating class in member, assistant Encampment Di- Ribbon - Welcome Home”, she and time to investigate and potentially rector and delegate. As a member and her daughter Ayn, who earned her ence. thwart terrorist plans. TCI’s history, with over 25 students re- Jessica completed the require- ceiving diplomas. Some of the graduates chair of the Nomination and Referral Girl Scout Gold Award this year work- “The challenge involved in this will return to their hometown schools, committee, her team filled in the many ing on this project, with their troop ments by volunteering for the North- endeavor is not only the massive east Airlines Habitat for Humanity while others will begin a career. TCI is a vital positions on the Service Team members, put yellow ribbons on the amount of information out there, but school for people ages 3 through 21 with with qualified women. Ms. Chernetz’s trees and flags along the route that led House Building Project in St. Paul, Joseph Vall-Llobera also how quickly it flows and how Minn., where she worked with a autism and learning and emotional dis- abilities and dedication were noted the soldiers home to the Armory. She fast the sources of information abilities. For more information about TCI, when she received Outstanding has been honored throughout the years group of 16 adults on a number of Woman’s Club of WF change,” said Mr. Roberts, director of contact Dr. Ettinger at (973) 509-3050. house building projects, learning Leader (1995), Outstanding Volun- with Outstanding Volunteer (1998), teamwork, leadership and practical Sponsors Vall-Llobera teer (1999), Appreciation Pin (1999) Outstanding Leader (2005), the Lead- skills and caring for a family in need. WESTFIELD – Joseph Vall- Local Student Attends and the Spirit of Girl Scouting for ership Development Pin (1999) and She was part of a local Muscular Llobera, son of Mr. and Mrs. almost all of her years in the organi- the Appreciation Pin (2000). Her Dystrophy Association Telethon and Humberto Vall-Llobera and a zation. positive attitude, smiling face and collected discarded and unwanted Westfield High School (WHS) rising Cornell Summer College Ms. Chernetz was recognized for great sense of humor make her a great eyeglasses for New Eyes for the junior, was chosen by WHS to attend her work as the Adult Recognition role model for volunteering and Girl Needy. She also collected, boxed he Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership WESTFIELD – Kelsi Browning, a plication essays and recommendations Chair, a position she held for nearly Scout leaders. student at Westfield High School, is from teachers or guidance counselors. 10 years. She coordinated and con- and sent clothing and blankets to a Program (HOBY). PUBLIC NOTICE Native American reservation in This three-day weekend of semi- attending the Cornell University Sum- Students get tips about the kinds of tinually updated the paperwork nec- Canada. nars and workshops took place in mer College program. She joins more courses they should take in college, essary for Westfield leaders to earn TOWN OF WESTFIELD As a hostess at a local restaurant, June and was held at New Jersey than 800 other high school sopho- as well as about ways to get experi- local and national recognitions and BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Jessica learned public relations skills Institute of Technology. mores, juniors and seniors who are ence and training outside of the class- took on the challenge to make sure The Board of Adjustment of the Town of and sensitivity to people’s needs. As The mission of HOBY is to seek spending one, three, four or six weeks room. Also, they find out what “a day that Westfield earned the President’s Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- on the Cornell campus, experiencing in the life” of a professional is really day, August 14, 2006 in Council Cham- captain of her cheerleading squad, out, recognize and develop the lead- Award. Currently a member of the bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East she continually improved upon her ership potential of sophomore high what it is like to live and learn at the like by talking with practitioners and GSWRC’s committee on Adult Rec- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at skills and techniques, producing uni- school boys. This leadership train- university. visiting them on site. ognition, she brings very high stan- 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- form and precise routines. Partici- ing, along with the college setting, The Cornell University Summer dards to the group. ing appeals for variance(s) from the re- College class of 2006 features tal- PUBLIC NOTICE quirements of the Westfield Land Use pating in the Walk for Fitness pro- provided a mini college experience Ms. Wisler, a leader since 1994, Ordinance. gram at her school improved her and prelude to future college days ented students from 38 states and 29 TOWN OF WESTFIELD also took on the task of school orga- foreign countries. Between June 24 PLANNING BOARD Joe and Nanette Loftus, 202 Harrison cardiovascular system and strength- while gaining knowledge and tools Avenue, 06-15-06, Seeking permission to ened and toned muscles. for life. and August 8, students take real uni- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE construct a two story addition to the rear of versity courses, earn college credits FOR MAJOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL the home and expand and open existing Finally, Jessica planned a 12-mile Joseph is an athlete at WHS and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY enclosed front porch contrary to the re- and explore majors and career options In compliance with the New Jersey Mu- CHANCERY DIVISION rafting expedition on the Delaware found HOBY to be a very worthwhile quirements of sections 11.09E6 12.03D, in seminars designed especially for nicipal Land Use Law, the land use ordi- UNION COUNTY River that was both a physical and learning experience. and 17.02C1a of the Land Use Ordinance. nances of the Town of Westfield, and the DOCKET NO. F-3755-06 mental challenge, since the reser- them. These academically motivated Ordinance requires a minimum side yard PUBLIC NOTICE students were admitted to Summer rules and regulations of the Town’s Plan- FILE NO. 9426-06 voir was open, producing rapidly ning Board, NOTICE is hereby given that setback of 10 feet. Proposed is + 6 feet. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Ordinance requires the front yard set back TOWN OF WESTFIELD College based on their high school the Westfield Planning Board will conduct moving, frigid water conditions. of 39 feet 3 inches E.F.Y.D. Proposed is records, standardized test scores, ap- a PUBLIC HEARING as follows: (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Jessica also earned the Bronze, Public Notice is hereby given that an 36 feet 7 inches. Ordinance requires a 1. Applicant: Needle Point Homes, LLC FRANCES DIETZ, HER ordinance of which the following is a copy minimum number of off street parking Silver and Gold Certificates, which 2. Property: 208 Lenox Avenue, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- was introduced, read and passed on first spaces of 2. Proposed is 1. were presented to her during this Westfield, New Jersey 07090, Block 3114, SONAL REPRESENTATIVES reading by the Council of the Town of Lot 3 AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY Matthew & Alison Power, 403 W. Westfield at a meeting held August 1, 3. Zone: CBD OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Dudley Avenue, 07-03-06, Seeking per- 2006 and that the said Council will further Correction Legal Advertising 4. Date of Hearing: Thursday, August RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- mission to replace and expand existing consider the same for final passage on the 17, 2006 EST; front porch contrary to Section 12.03D of It was incorrectly stated in last 5th day of September, 2006, at 8:00 p.m., 5. Time of Hearing: 8:00 P.M. the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance al- or as soon thereafter as said matter can be MORE IN BACK SECTION YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND week’s Terrill Middle School 6. Place of Hearing: Westfield Municipal lows an E.F.Y.D. of 45.61 feet. Present is reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO fourth marking period honor roll Building, Council Chambers, 425 East 50.30 feet. Proposed is 40.80 feet. that Jeanette Baubles was the prin- nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Broad Street,Westfield, New Jersey 07090 & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and PUBLIC NOTICE 7. Application: Major Site Plan with Bulk whose address is 290 US Highway 46 William C. Ritter, 319 Hyslip Avenue, cipal of Terrill. Kevin Holloway place any person who may be interested West, DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY 07834, 07-14-06, Seeking permission to recon- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Variances to enlarge the existing structure assumed the responsibilities in therein will be given an opportunity to be and construct an addition for a 3-story an Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil struct detached garage contrary to the April. heard concerning said ordinance. Public Notice is hereby given that the mixed use building with commercial space Action, in which WACHOVIA CUST/PLYM requirements of section 13.01G2b of the Claire J. Gray ordinance as follows was passed and on the 1st floor and 2 apartments on each PK TAX SRVS is the plaintiff and Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires Town Clerk adopted by the Town Council of the Town of the 2nd and 3rd floors. FRANCES DIETZ, HER HEIRS, ET ALS; a side setback of 5 feet. Present and are defendants, pending in the Superior proposed is 3.56 feet & 3.80 feet. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1882 of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on 8. Bulk Variance: Article 11, The Land Raszka Graduates Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND August 1, 2006. Use Ordinance of the Town of Westfield Catherine & Joe North, 658 Boule- UNION County and bearing Docket No. F- THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Claire J. Gray Ordinance: Section 11.25 E3(a), Cat- vard, 07-14-06, Seeking permission to From Sciences Univ. 3755-06 within thirty-five (35) days after WESTFIELD TO CREATE THE Town Clerk egory: rear setback, Permitted/Required: construct a roof over existing entry porch August 3, 2006 exclusive of such date. If SCOTCH PLAINS – Brian POSITION OF TOWN PLAN- 35 feet, Proposed: 3.0 feet & 3.21 feet. contrary to section 12.03D of the Land GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1872 you fail to answer or appear in accordance Raszka of Scotch Plains graduated NER WITHIN THE DEPART- Ordinance: Section 11.25 E2, Cat- Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may MENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, egory: side setback, Permitted/Re- yard set back of 37.5 feet. Present is 39 from University of the Sciences in THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF be rendered against you for relief de- DIVISION OF BUILDING IN- quired: 0.0 feet/10.0 feet, Proposed: 0.0 feet 8 inches. Proposed is 33.95 feet. Philadelphia, Cum Laude, with a WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 36 manded in the Complaint. You shall file SPECTION feet/2.37 feet. Bachelor of Science degree in GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1873 Ordinance: Section 17.02C5(c), Cat- your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- Peter & Natalie Golub, 850 Chemistry. The son of Ray and BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND egory: Parking, Permitted/Required: 8, cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Shackamaxon Drive, 07-14-06, Seeking Eileen Raszka, he was president of of the Town of Westfield in the County of THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Proposed: 0. New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - permission to construct a one car garage Union: WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 27 Ordinance: Section 17.02C1(d)(g), CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in in the rear yard contrary to section 12.04F the American Chemical Society SECTION I: Category: Parking, Permitted/Required: accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance and a member of the varsity base- Chapter 2, Article IV, Part 4 of the Town GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1874 tice and Procedure. allows 20% maximum building coverage. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 8, Proposed: 0. ball team. Code shall be amended to include the An Application dated was filed on April You are further advised that if you are Present is 18.22%. Proposed is 20.58%. following sections: THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF unable to obtain an attorney you may 3, 2006 by the Applicant. Alison Stephen, 704 Tamaques Way, Sec. 2-59 TOWN PLANNER WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 24 communicate with the Lawyer Referral Waivers or exceptions may be sought 07-12-06, Seeking permission to construct PUBLIC NOTICE Sec. 2-59.1 Creation; Appointment; Service of the County of Venue and that if GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1875 for certain site plan details which are set improvements to the existing screened Duties you cannot afford an attorney, you may BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND forth on the Application and such other site porch including changing egress and ex- There is hereby established the position communicate with the Legal Services Of- PLANNING BOARD THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF plan details or relief as may be appropri- tending the roof line; and to construct a of Town Planner. The Town Planner shall fice of the County of Venue. The tele- WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 ate. A copy of the application and docu- second story addition contrary to Sections Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- be appointed by the Town Engineer sub- phone number of such agencies are as ments are on file in the Administration 11.08E6 and 12.04F1 of the Land Use NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF ject to the approval of the Town Adminis- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1877 follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Ordinance. Ordinance requires a side yard FANWOOD after public hearing on July trator and consent of the Mayor and Coun- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354- Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey setback of 10 feet. Present and proposed 26,2006 granted site plan approval for the cil. The Town Planner shall receive such CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE 4340. 07090, and may be inspected during nor- is 9.08 feet. construction of a new one family home to compensation as provided by the salary OF THE TOWN OF THE ACTION has been instituted for the JMG Properties for property at 122 Farley WESTFIELD TO ADD AR- mal business hours (8:30 A.M. to 4:30 ordinance. The Town Planner will provide P.M.) by all interested parties at least 10 purpose of foreclosing the following tax James Baker, 150 Lincoln Road, 07- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey being staff support to the Planning Board and TICLE VI ENTITLED “MAIN- sale certificate: 1. A certain tax certificate 14-06, Seeking permission to construct a Block 27, Lot 38. TENANCE OF SITES UNDER days prior to the hearing. In accordance Board of Adjustment, including review of with the Americans With Disabilities Act, 030006, recorded on 12/9/2003, made by two story addition and a porch contrary to Documents pertaining to this applica- applications, examination of Town Master CONSTRUCTION TERRI MAGNUSSON, C.T.C., Collector the requirements of section 12.04F1 of the tion are available for public inspection at any person that might require special needs Plan and revisions to Land Use Ordinance. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2140 should be in contact with the Planning of Taxes of UNION, and State of New Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a Borough Hall during normal business The Town Planner will also supervise the Jersey to WACHOVIA CUST/PLYM PK maximum building coverage of 20%. hours. SPECIAL ORDINANCE TO Board office during normal business hours Zoning Official with involvement in review- VACATE A PORTION OF THE so that their needs may be addressed TAX SRVS and subsequently assigned to Present is 14.8%. Proposed is 20.59%. Mr. Mike Galbraith ing applications, variance requests, and plaintiff, WACHOVIA CUST/PLYM PK TAX TOWN OF WESTFIELD’S (visually or hearing impaired, wheelchair Eduardo Arriagada, 800 Stevens Av- JMG Properties enforcement activities and shall perform SRVS. This covers real estate located in PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY bound, etc.) enue, 07-07-06, Seeking permission to 644 Jerusalem Road such other duties or activities as are out- UNION, County of UNION, and State of EASEMENT ALONG MAPLE LEIB, KRAUS, GRISPIN & ROTH construct first and second floor additions Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 lined in the job description and as as- New Jersey, known as LOT 16 BLOCK STREET Attorneys for Applicants contrary to the requirements of sections 1 T - 8/3/06, The Times Fee: $17.34 signed by the Town Engineer or Town 1014 as shown on the Tax Assessment 1 T - 8/3/06, The Leader Fee: $36.72 1 T - 8/3/06, The Leader Fee: $56.10 11.07E6, 11.07E7, and 12.04F1 of the Administrator. Map and Tax Map duplicate of UNION. Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION II. and concerns premises commonly known PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in as 262 DELAWARE AVENUE, UNION, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Present and Proposed is 8.66 feet. Ordi- conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION New Jersey. PLANNING BOARD nance requires a minimum rear yard set- the terms of this ordinance are hereby NOTICE OF MEETINGS YOU, FRANCES DIETZ, HER HEIRS, back of 35 feet. Present and proposed is Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- repealed to the extent that they are in such (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- 34.67 feet. Ordinance requires a maxi- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF conflict or inconsistent. *REVISION TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR mum allowable building coverage of 20%. FANWOOD after public hearing on July SECTION III. ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Public Meeting Present is 18.4%. Proposed is 21.5%. 26, 2006 granted a variance for the con- In the event that any section, part or RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, are made struction of a deck to Mr. & Mrs. William provision of this ordinance shall be held to DATE OF MEETING: Thursday, August 31, 2006 party defendants to the above foreclosure William & Tina McKinney, 551 Hort Henderson for property located at 7 Crest be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, NO MEETING ON Thursday, August 24, 2006 action because you are the owners of a Street, 07-10-06, Seeking permission to Lane, Fanwood, New Jersey being Block such holdings shall not affect the validity of property which is the subject of the above construct a two story addition with deck LOCATION: Administration Building 107, Lot 6. this ordinance as a whole, or any part entitled action. and remove an existing detach garage Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street Documents pertaining to this applica- thereof, other than the part so held uncon- DATED: July 28, 2006 contrary to the requirements of Section Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 tion are available for public inspection at stitutional or invalid. Theodore J. Fetter, Clerk 11.12E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Borough Hall during normal business SECTION IV. TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Executive Session) of the Superior Court of New Jersey nance requires a minimum side yard set- hours. All sections of this ordinance shall take 8:00 p.m. (Public Session) PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. back of 10 feet. Present and proposed is + Mr. & Mrs. William Henderson effect after passage and publication, as Denville Law Center 7.3 feet. PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet in regular public session. 7 Crest Lane soon as, and in the manner provided by 290 Route 46 West Kathleen A. Nemeth Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 law. ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will be taken. Denville, New Jersey 07834 Board Secretary 1 T - 8/3/06, The Times Fee: $16.32 1 T - 8/3/06, The Leader Fee: $64.26 1 T - 8/3/06, The Times Fee: $32.64 1 T - 8/3/06, The Leader Fee: $68.85 1 T - 8/3/06, The Leader Fee: $81.60 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 3, 2006 Page 11 Bruce Johnson’s Devils’ Den Sports Section Returns August 24 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-16 TALCOTT TRIPLES, SCORES WINNER; MANN SCORES 2 St. Joe Boys Nip Annies, 4-3, In St. Bart’s Pitchers’ Duel

By DAVID B. CORBIN Ron Virgilio – and one walk. St. Anne centerfielder Chris Giordano chased Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pitcher “Hazardous” Howie Jones down a difficult fly ball. Rarely does a low-scoring game allowed 10 hits, which included two St. Joe captain Dean Talcott ven- occur in the St. Bartholomew’s doubles and a triple, and walked none. tured into unchartered territory with Oldtimers Men’s Softball League, but Because most of the balls were hit a triple in the bottom of the fifth one did at Brookside Park in Scotch directly to a fielder, few spectacular inning that eventually led to him scor- Plains on July 27 when St. Joseph of plays were recorded, but St. Joe did ing the winning run. Tom Kucin the Saints Division nipped St. Anne notch a double play in the fifth inning slapped the winning RBI single. Rich of the Angels Division, 4-3. when Rutkowski absorbed a stinging Mann doubled, singled and scored Both teams managed to hit the ball line drive off the bat of Jones and twice, and Steve Ferro rapped and hard, but, as fate would have it, those fired to first to double up the runner. RBI double and an RBI single. Mike shots just happened to zero in on the St. Anne shortstop “Milk” Monroy Smith (run scored), Bob Cihanowyz, gloves of the fielders. St. Joe pitcher made a fine scoop of a grounder and Rutkowski and Stan Grausso each Tom Rutkowski yielded nine hits – fired to first for the out, Jones grabbed contributed a single. only one extra-base hit, a double to a sizzler back to the mound and right- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WILD PLAY AT THIRD BASE…Gabe Perez, left, of Revolution Fitness collides with Deegan Roofing third baseman Dan Samila as the ball jars loose. Perez, a former Westfield High School football standout, scored on the next play.

HERRMAN HITS WINNING HR, SAMILA BLASTS 2 HRS Medicine Men Sedate Deegan In SP Division A Game 1, 10-8

By DAVID B. CORBIN ball star Gabe Perez (RBI, run scored) in the ninth inning. Kevin Woodring Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times whacked a triple and a single. Mike singled twice and scored three times. Dave Herrmann rounded the bases Kuchar (2 RBI) and Mike Manochia Marty Marks (run scored) and Pat in time to record a three-run homer in (RBI) had two singles each and Bill Nigro each slapped two singles and the top of the ninth to give the Sports Fitzpatrick tripled and scored twice. Steve Brainard smacked a two-run Medicine men of Revolution Fitness Roofer Pete Samila overpowered double. a 10-8 victory over top-seeded Deegan the Fitness men with two colossal Medicine’s third baseman Roofing in Game 1 of the best-of- two-run homers and an RBI triple Fitzpatrick initiated a second-to-first three semifinal series of the Scotch before receiving an intentional walk CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Plains Softball League A Division at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on July 26. On July 25, the fifth-seeded Medicine men knocked off fourth- Matt Poskay’s seeded ACI, 13-3, in the first round, while the Roofers received a bye. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Every batter contributed to the Lacrosse Academy REPOSITIONING HIS DEFENSE…St. Anne Captain Joe McEvoy points to indicate where his outfielders should position Medicine men’s 24-hit attack. themselves in order to combat the dangerous hitting prowess of St. Joseph slugger Mike Michalisin. Herrmann, a former Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School standout base- August 7-10 ball player, also tapped a single, tripled ZACH LIPSHITZ NAMED MVP, ROGERS POWERS 13 HITS and scored. Chris Daggett scattered At Sherman Field four base hits and had two RBI in his Cranford, NJ four at bats and also preserved the victory with a game-ending snag in SPF 9s Top S. Plainfield, 11-4 right field. For info call: Kevin Rosander went 4-for-5 and 732-382-3624 scored twice, John DeFouw poked three singles and scored twice, and Featuring MLL Stars • Sponsored by GAIT For NJ North Cal Ripken Title Fitness team captain Steve Barba tripled, singled and scored a run. Each camper receives FREE Gait Head By FRED LECOMTE the third. Defensively, shortstop Maroney’s sacrifice fly and Tommy Former Westfield High School foot- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rogers executed a fine snag, second Dunn’s two-run double highlighted the The South Plainfield 9-year-old base- baseman Lipshitz made two excel- inning. Seven more Tigers pounced the ball team employed strong pitching lent grabs and right fielder McSherry plate in the second. Hart pounded a EASTERN GYMNASTICS ACADEMY and key run-preventing plays to trounce made a leaping snag in the fourth. three-run homer over the left field fence. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Gold team, The Tigers amassed six runs in the Bryan Gillen and Kyle Dickerson each Register NOW for FALL Classes 14-2, in Game 1 of the Northern New first. Chris Graves’ three-run double to hammered two-run doubles. Jersey Cal Ripken championship series centerfield, Hart’s RBI double, CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 on July 29, but the Raiders played a gem of a game and trounced the Tigers, FREE TRIAL CLASS! 11-4, in Game 2, to capture the title in CALL TODAY (908) 272-2560! “The Yard,” in Bayonne on July 30. Zach Lipshitz was named the Some of Our Programs tournament’s Most Valuable Player and •Pre School (Mom & Tot, Tiny Tot, Kinder) Jeffrey Rogers was honored with hav- ing the most hits (13). •Girls & Boys Recreational thru Advanced level classes In Game 1, Tiger starter Kyle •Cheerleading Program (Competitive & NonCompetitive) Moroney limited the Raiders to three hits and yielded only three walks in •Team Programs • Birthday Parties three innings. Reliever Joey Hart •Dance Studio offering: pitched a one-hit fourth inning. Raider Disney Princess, Tiny TuTu, starter Ryan Jensen and reliever Chris- Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop tian Isolda had a rough two-inning outing. V.J Makris had better success, ADULT Ample parking with drive thru scattering one hit and striking out two for easy drop off and pick up. in two and two-third innings of relief. PROFESSIONAL Rogers had a single in the first STAFF One Commerce Dr., CRANFORD inning. T.J Bierne ripped an RBI double in the second and Ryan 908-272-2560 McSherry whacked an RBI double in www.easterngymnastics.com

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The Lighter Side of Politics Council Contestants Clamor Over WF 5K Run Results

By BRYAN KRICHILSKY counter-charges from the contestants. name entered wrong. Councilman Specially written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Many others offered their opinions. Haas said in a surprisingly gracious WESTFIELD – After last “It should be none of their business,” revelation, “No. I did see Jim cross Wednesday’s Downtown Westfield stated an elected official who requested the line, so I will vouch for him. But 5K Run, controversy arose over de- to remain anonymous. Another elected that’s as much of a nice guy as I am termining the winner of the annual official with no standing in the case, [going to be]. There was no wager on town council running championship said, “I won it last year and would have the race, and Jim will still be taking – this year involving Fourth Ward easily won it again this year were it not care of his dry cleaning and washing Councilman Jim Foerst (GOP) and for a business commitment.” his own car.” The last comment re- Third Ward Councilman David Haas Last year’s champion was Third ferred to an alleged bet placed on the (DEM). Both entered the race, though Ward Councilman Mark Ciarrocca race, which Mr. Foerst exclaimed it was not clear that both finished, or (GOP) in a victory over Second Ward would be illegal and that he would that the times could be verified. Councilwoman Jo Ann Neylan (GOP). never be involved in such matters. Further complicating matters, Mr. Councilwoman Neyland said, “We [the Mr. Haas did mention that he should James Foerst’s scorecard (entry form) GOP] don’t quarrel. Mark was clearly have been given a time subsidy of a could not be found. There was an entry the winner last year and I conceded.” minute per year older he is than Foerst, for a Mr. James Forest, and the coun- This year’s matter was referred to which he says is at least ten years. He cilman claimed it was an honest tran- The Westfield Leader for adjudica- added, “I just started working out and scription error. It was pointed out that tion. Based on more than 100 photos jogging about a month ago. Plus, I Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in a golf tournament, this would be taken at the finish line, Dave Haas was running against the wind the A MASS OF HUMANITY AT THE WESTFIELD 5K…A mass of avid runners respond at the start of the Downtown clearly finished the race. See Westfield 5K run, which took place on July 26. Jeff Perrella, a 2006 Westfield High School graduate, finished sixth with a cause for automatic disqualification. whole time, while Jim had a tail wind. time of 15:56. Debby Hall of Westfield was the second female to cross with a time of 19:59 followed by Mountainside’s Dana A blitz of e-mails ensued for more www.goleader.com/services/photos/ If Jim were any closer to my time, it McCurdy at 20:02. than 24 hours, containing charges and 06jul26-WF-5K-Run. would have been an embarrassment.” His time was 32:29 minutes for the In an email from Sports Editor 3-mile sprint. Unofficial results are David Corbin to Mr. Foerst, the editor St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Jeff Perrella Finishes Sixth posted on www.compuscore.com. No informed the councilman of a woman photograph could be found confirm- named Rosie Ruiz who crossed the ing that Mr. Jim Foerst actually fin- finish line first at the Boston Mara- Softball League Standings: In Downtown Westfield 5K ished. A photograph shows that his thon back in 1980, but as it turned out, wife, Cara Foerst, did finish. Another never actually ran the race as she ANGELS DIVISION: Fuggett, Paul Bifani, Bob Cummo and Jeff Perrella, a 2006 Westfield High (As of July 28:) 39. Kevin Ellis WF 40 17:58 photograph showed that former Coun- covertly hopped a ride in a truck. Dennis Hercel tapped two hits each. School graduate and All-State track 40. Bob Penn WF 45 17:59 TEAM W L Pct St. Jude 12, St. Stephen 5 cilman Jim Hely (DEM) finished. In response, Foerst said, “We were St. Anthony 9 7 .563 and cross-country star, finished sixth 41. Chris Tafelski Cr 26 18:03 There was a Jim Forest listed in the talking about her while I was riding in St. Stephen 8 9 .471 Jude poked 15 hits. Bug Man 51. Ameer Roger WF 18 18:22 in the fifth annual Downtown 56. Glenn Brown Cr 19 18:37 race results, age 34 male, who did the WPD van at the front of the pack.” St. Anne 5 8 .385 Hoezel (2 hits, 3 RBI), Kevin Marron Westfield 5K race on July 26 with a St. Blaise 5 11 .313 (3 RBI) and Nick Barattucci (3 hits) 57. Greg Simpson WF 38 18:37 finish the race at 29:30. That time is Having just returned from a trip, St. Nicholas 2 14 .125 time of 15:56. Perrella, who will at- 58. Joseph Vaszily WF 33 18:39 two minutes and fifty-eight seconds Councilman Sal Caruana commented, led Jude. Lawrence Berra (3 hits) and tend William & Mary in the fall, fin- 66. Tianyou Xu WF 16 18:58 SAINTS DIVISION: Pat Enright (3 RBI) led Stephen. 69. Dillon Malar Cr 18 19:02 faster than Mr. Haas’ finish. “Just “I was away last week and am catch- TEAM W L Pct ished second in his age group. Gene 75. Daniel Morse WF 15 19:24 who is this Jim Forest,” said Mr. Haas. ing up to news of the big race. My St. Luke 13 3 .813 St. Stephen 7, St. Luke 2 Mitchell, 38, of Franklin Lakes fin- Dan Margolis (2 hits, 3 RBI) and 77. Scott White WF 32 19:31 “Who ultimately won the race be- question: were either contestant St. Mark 8 5 .615 ished first overall with a time of 15:08 78. Jim Lambert Fan 39 19:33 tween council members?” checked after the race for chemical St. Joseph 10 7 .588 Steve Abrunzo (3 hits, 2 RBI) led and Ben Reynolds, 42, crossed sec- 79. Dennis Elwell WF 16 19:35 St. Jude 9 7 .563 Steve. Al Betau had Luke’s RBI. 82. Scott Kornfeld WF 36 19:40 When asked about this, Council- imbalances?” St. Aloysius 9 7 .563 ond with a time of 15:28. 85. Steve Leibowitz WF 22 19:43 man Foerst said, “I looked at the To wrap up a series of confidential St. Mark 20, St. Nicholas 12 Amy Vanalstine, 18, of Midland St. Joseph 20, St. Blaise 5 90. Jeff Pollock WF 50 19:48 unofficial results pinned prominently emails that were forwarded to the The Marks cranked out 25 hits. Park took top honors for the women 95. Frank Bartolick G 20 19:57 Bob Cihanowyz and Brian Will- Tony Blasi had four hits. The Nicks on the wall by the Town Bank and press, Councilman Mark Ciarrocca and 46th overall with a time of 18:08. 98. Drew Seaver Cl 18 19:59 then noted with pride that I finished said, “With this year’s participants, iams had four hits each for St. Joe’s ripped 19 hits, led by Glen Walz. Debby Hall, 41, of Westfield placed 103. Colin Johnson C 18 20:02 and Tom Straniero and Greg St. Joseph 9, St. Jude 3 109. Jim Gelson Cr 43 20:06 in 29:31.” When asked about why the Foerst and Haas, no wonder we have second – 101st overall – with a time 113. Scott Curtis SP 38 20:12 records spelled his last name illegally controversy. To avoid any further al- Swidersky had two apiece for Blaise. Joe’s George Balint had four RBI of 19:59 followed by Mountainside’s 125. Dan Morgan WF 43 20:26 St. Jude 15, St. Nicholas 7 from while Rich Mann and Smitty as “Forest” rather than “Foerst,” he tercations, the challenge remains open Dana McCurdy (Governor Livingston 138. Dave Monzella Fan 42 20:40 added, “there must have been a typ- to both of last night’s participants. In Jude’s Gerry Riepe and Tony Perfillio Smith had two each. Matt Vastano High School standout), 22, at 20:02. 141. Danny Derjas WF 16 20:43 were both 3-for-3 with two RBI. St. was stellar on the mound. Jude’s John 147. Mike Glassett SP 51 20:48 ing miscommunication error along the words of a washed up politician Mike Dixon, 23, was the first 159. Ricky Knapp WF 14 21:02 the way. However the results are cer- whose name I can’t seem to recall, Nick’s Lou Messano went 4-for-4. Chumpko took the collar but Nick Fanwood resident to cross with a time 169. Conor Norris Mt 17 21:13 St. Luke 10, St. Anthony 2 Barattucci went 2-for-2. tainly legitimate and I clearly came in “Bring it on!” of 17:27 – 28th overall. St. Bart’s 171. Julian Applebaum WF 15 21:14 ahead of Haas. “That’s big talk from a guy who Luke pounded out 15 hits. Frank St. Anthony 11, St. Stephen 10 Oldtimers Men’s Softball League star 178. Matt Calo Cl 15 21:29 Pepe (3 hits) and Dan Nigro (2 hits) Tim Deegan had the game winning 185. Rob Verhoeven Cr 23 21:37 When asked if he ever saw Haas didn’t even run this year,” said Coun- Scott Curtis, 38, was the first Scotch 190. Sean Larkin WF 34 21:38 throughout the race, Foerst replied, “I cilman Haas. led St. Anthony. hit and four RBI. St. Stephens Mark Plains resident to cross with a time of 195. Steve Jennings WF 39 21:42 St. Aloysius 13, St. Stephen 4 Ragan had three RBI and Donnie saw him for the first ten seconds of When Mayor Andrew Skibitsky was 20:12 – 113th overall. 199. Mark Worms WF 41 21:49 the race. After that he couldn’t see me asked why he didn’t enter the race, the Joe DeChiaro and Bob Guy led St. “Baseball” Rowbotham ripped three TOP LOCAL WOMEN: Al with three RBI each. Dan Margolis hits, with a triple. LOCAL RUNNERS (TOP 200): through all the dust I was leaving on mayor shamelessly replied, “I prefer Westfield (WF), Scotch Plains (SP), 101. Debby Hall WF 41 19:59 my trail.” His overall remarks on the the publicity received by acting as TV paced St. Stephen with a homer and St. Anne 24, St. Blaise 7 Fanwood (Fan), Garwood (G), Clark (Cl), 102. Dana McCurdy Mt 22 20:02 three RBI. Ann tallied 15 big ones in the first. Cranford (Cr), Mountainside (Mt) 137. Deenie Quinn WF 19 20:39 race were, “It was a tough battle but commentator for the event.” # NAME TOWN AGE TIME 144. Liz Elko SP 19 20:46 the best man won. I am very proud of The newspaper eventually decided St. Aloysius 20, St. Luke 5 McEvoy’s mean machine got four 160. Caroline Williams WF 14 21:03 Pete Chemidlin (4 RBI), Rick hits from Ron Virgilio, Moose 6. Jeff Perrella WF 18 15:56 the South side Council members for that Mr. Foerst was the winner and 14. Paul Buccino WF 40 16:44 165. Kristen Auriema SP 35 21:10 being so determined to win the race.” should not be disqualified; noting, in Wustefeld (HR, 4 RBI) and Tony Monroy, Steve Murano and Chris 23. Alex Tarlow WF 16 17:16 180. Sheila Courter WF 36 21:30 Radice (3 RBI) led St. Romash. Giordano. Jim Sacca provided the 28. Mike Dixon Fan 23 17:27 191. Kathy O’gara WF 39 21:39 When asked if he thought Foerst New Jersey, no one expects politi- Lukesters George Gracia, Matt spark for St. Blaise. 29. Brian Mahoney Cr 19 17:29 196. Hannah Carrithers SP 30 21:43 should be disqualified for having his cians to follow the rules.

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Plainfield, 11-4 For North New Jersey Cal Ripken 9s Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 The Raiders scored a run in the bot- the previous day,” said manager Scott In the fifth, the Raiders upped the tom of the second when Tyler Kovacs Rogers. score to 11-3 when Jensen and Chris- worked a walk and Bierne belted an The Raiders jumped on the Tigers tian Isolda tapped RBI singles. The RBI double. In the third, Lipshitz with three runs in the top of the first. Tigers mustered a run in the fifth on walked, swiped a base and scored on Rogers and Harcourt both singled, Dickerson’s bases-loaded single. McSherry’s double to center. Lipshitz drilled an RBI single and “I came in with lots of confidence In Game 2, starter Makris mastered Maxwell hacked a two-run single to because I know my teammates know how to field,” said Makris. “On the mound, I strictly threw fastballs with good velocity, usually high and in. It sure felt great being the winning pitcher.” “The feeling is simply fantastic. After taken a beating yesterday, we came out on fire. V.J. pitched excel- lently, the defense made the plays and the ‘metal bats’ were on fire early on.” added Lipshitz. OH, COME ON, THAT AIN’T RIGHT… Montrose pitcher Kevin Bangor displays his frustration and disbelief after being “Everyone on this team played their called out on a timely throw by Midway outfielder Jay White and a tag by Anthony Blasé. best and did it with a lot of heart. We executed successfully and thanks to our coaching staff, this became our RYAN MASHES TWO-RUN HOMER, CAHILL SLAMS HR reward,” said Rogers. “We beat an excellent and very talented team that was well coached,” said coach Rogers. “The coaches and Montrose Nets 5 in 6th, Tops myself are very proud in the way our boys believed in one another and themselves. They came out deter- mined and played their hearts out. It Midway, 10-6, in Playoffs Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times was a 100 percent total team effort 2006 NORTHERN NJ CAL RIPKEN CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 9- that won the championship.” By FRED LECOMTE to sink Midway, 10-6, at Forest Road was issued a free pass and Lima year-old Gold tournament team proudly display their trophies after defeating The Raiders pick up the action in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times South Plainfield, 11-4, for the title. Team players are: J.T Beirne, Johnny Del Park in Fanwood on July 27. smacked an RBI single. Pemberton against a team from Mary- The second-seeded Montrose Av- The entire Montrose team got into Somewhat dazed, Montrose man- Sordi, Danny Harcourt, Christian Isolda, Christian Isolda, Ryan Jensen, Brendan land on August 4. Kelly, Tyler Kovacs Zach Lipshitz, V.J Makris, Kevin Maxwell, Ryan McSherry enue men of the Fanwood Old Men’s the act in their 18-hit attack. Ryan aged to answer with a run in the top of and Jeffrey Rogers. Coach Jerry Lipshitz, manager Scott Rogers, John Maxwell GAME 2: Softball League (FOMSA) refused to Kevin went 3-for-4, including a two- the second when Smith thumped a and Guy Jensen. SP-F Raiders 324 020 11 let an early deficit get them down as run blast in the top of the sixth that triple and Ryan punched an RBI single. South Plainfield 102 010 4 they battled back with plenty of moxie proved to be the game winner. Nick In the third, Midway’s Cahill strutted the mound, allowing three runs on center. South Plainfield immediately Beyer cracked a triple and two singles, to the plate and left an impact by firing five hits, sat down one and walked countered with a run on Graves’ RBI. and had three RBI. Johnny Swisher off a solo home run to a remote portion one. Lipshitz relieved in the fourth Two Raiders scored in the second. tapped a single, doubled and scored of centerfield to up the lead to 6-2. and allowed one run on three hits Rogers walked, Harcourt singled and two runs. Ken Kulp finished with two Montrose chipped away with a run while fanning two. Lipshitz banged an RBI single. Max- hits and two RBI, Kevin Bangor in the fourth and fifth innings, high- Lipshitz led the Raiders’ 16-hit well walked and Harcourt strutted lashed two hits and an RBI and Chris lighted by John Swisher’s and Kup’s bombardment with four hits and four home on a walk to McSherry. The Ferraro chopped two hits. Bryan RBI singles. Then, Montrose’s deter- RBI. Danny Harcourt went 4-for-4 Raiders exploded for four runs in the Smith had two hits, including a long mination really took hold in the sixth with an RBI. Rogers went 2-for-3 and third to grab a 9-1 lead. Bierne walked, triple, and drew a walk. Jimmy as they added five runs to take an 8-6 Kevin Maxwell stung a two-run Rogers ripped a single to center and Swisher and Kurt Eberhardt each con- lead. Smith led off with a walk and single. Jensen and Isolda each Harcourt laced an RBI single. Lipshitz tributed a hit. Ryan clocked a two-run shot. Bangor whacked RBI singles. whacked a two-run single then mo- Matt Cahill led Midway’s 13-hit and Ferraro jolted singles and Beyer The Golden defense sparkled with tored home on a third-to-first putout. bombardment with two hits, includ- unleashed a three-run triple to right. a multitude of fine plays. Lipshitz South Plainfield plated two runs in ing a solo homer in the sixth. Anthony Montrose added two runs in the executed two nice diving scoops of the bottom of the inning when Kyle Blasi pounded out a double, a single seventh when Ryan plopped a two- a grounder in the third and Johnny Dickerson drilled a two-run double. and scored two runs and “forever out single and Johnny Swisher Delsordi made two fine snags in young” Pete Lima triggered two hits pounded an RBI double then scored right field. Reading is Good For You and knocked in a run. Steve Ditrolio on Bangor’s single to center. “V.J. started us on the right track by and Mike Fazelpoor cracked two hits “Bob Swisher is our number one pitching strikes, allowing our fielders apiece and scored a run. pitcher while Steve Walsch is our to make putouts, and our bats came Midway got their guns blazing to backup pitcher. He did a great job alive following the thumping we took take a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the tonight as he has done for us in the first inning. Jerry Bianco displayed past four or five games,” said Jim See photos of Sports: his base running skills immediately Swisher. “Going into the playoffs, we LEAGUE CHAMPIONS…The Westfield Blue 9s beat Warren 7-4 on July 20 to by ripping a leadoff single and steal- feel comfortable going in as the sec- capture the regular season title for the North Jersey All-Star Baseball League, on www.goleader.com earning a 9-1-2 record in league play. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Rob ing second. 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Page 14 Thursday, August 3, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Sr. Men’s 50+ Softball League Standings: 50+ A DIVISION (as of July 30): TEAM W L Spinelli and Paul Taeschler. Bruce Lombardi & Greenkeepers 17 4 Bilotti and Ivory blasted home runs. Antone’s Pub & Grill 14 6 Promptcare 21, The Office 6 Awnings Galore 14 9 Promptcare clinched the B Divi- D&K Associates 12 9 SMC 4 18 sion regular-season championship. Les Reddick (4 hits, HR), Jerry Rotella 50+ B DIVISION: (2 triples, 5 RBI), Egger Lugo and TEAM W L Promptcare 16 4 John Wactor each with three hits led Northwestern Mutual 10 12 Promptcare. Union Center National Bank 7 14 L&G 13, UCNB 2 The Office 7 15 L&G’s Angelo Corbo, Bill Mirto, Associated Auto Parts 5 15 Frank Pepe, Marty Santuoso, Tom SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Straniero and Brian Williams had TEAM W L Creative Industries 15 2 three hits each. Shortstop Tony Will- IL Giardino’s Ristorante 14 4 iams excelled defensively. Bankers LA Law 7 11 John Brown had three hits, including David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Legg Mason 0 18 a home run. BEATING THE THROW…Revolution’s Steve Barba uses his blazing speed to Awnings 9, L&G 6 Northwestern 26, Associated Auto 7 beat out and infield single as Deegan first baseman Steve Brainard stretches to get Pitcher Tom Pasko helped his own Led by Dennis Baker (3 HRs), the the ball. cause with three hits, including a home Insurers erupted for 17 runs in the run. Patrick Sarullo had three hits. seventh. Ed McColgan and Pete Antone’s Pub 11, SMC 3 Osborn had five hits each. Steve Falco Medicine Men Sedate Deegan Tom DeRocco, Bob D’Meo and and Rich Grossberg had four hits Ron Kulick each rapped three hits for each, and Bob Bierman and Rich Antone’s. Price contributed three hits each. Rich In SP Division A Game 1, 10-8 Polinitza blasted a home run. Promptcare 13, Northwestern 9 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Tied 9-9 after 8-innings, D&K 11, The Office 4 UNCHARTERED TERRITORY…St. Joe’s Dean Talcott scampers toward third Promptcare rallied with two-run home Dennis Kosowicz, Tom McNulty, base and later scores the winning run against St. Anne. double play (DP), Barba made a su- gested, “Let’s take control of this runs from Les Reddick and Oscar Ernie Spinelli and Tony Zarvos pro- per grab of a foul down the leftfield game.” Harrison. Bill Hicks and Harrison vided steady hitting, but the Detec- line and Kuchar made a leaping stab The Roofers nailed down an 8-5 each finished with four hits. Mo tives had consistent defense. at first. Deegan shortstop Mike lead with Pete Samila’s second two- Fernandez also homered. Creative Industries 10, LA Law 1 St. Joe Boys Nip Annies, 4-3, Juchnik grabbed a grounder, stepped run blast but, from that point, the Promptcare 13, Northwestern 12 Receiving great defense, Creative’s on second and fired to first for a DP Medicine men would sedate the Roof- The Insurers tallied four runs in the Dom Deo tossed a 6-hitter. Demo and third baseman Dan Samila ers offensively. seventh and had two runners on base Cervelli (3 hits), Bob Berger, Bob In St. Bart’s Pitcher’s Duel scooped a grounder, stepped on third Herrmann led off the eighth with a but Promptcare stopped the threat Failla and Ed Malko had timely hit- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and fired to first for a DP. Leftfielder triple and scored on Perez’s grounder with a double play. Mo Fernandez, ting for Creative. Matt Walsh short-hopped a single and to third then, in the ninth, the Fitness Bill Hicks (5 RBI) and John Wactor IL Giardino’s 11, Legg Mason 2 Veteran Ron Virgilio led St. Anne Jones yanked a two-out single in had the presence of mind to fire to men proceeded to tear down the roof. led Promptcare with three hits apiece. Bob Lorincz (3 triples) and Bob with two singles, a double, an RBI the third and gave the Annes a 2-1 second, in time to record a force out. DeFouw and Rosander singled. Insurers Steve Falco and Tom Bierman (3 hits) led Giardino’s. and a run scored in his three at bats. lead when he scored on Virgilio’s Despite recording four singles in the Fitzpatrick’s grounder to second was Romanowicz (HR) had three hits each. Creative 10, IL Giardino’s 7 Monroy and captain Joe McEvoy each single past third. In the fourth, St. Joe top of the first inning, the Fitness men muffed. DeFouw headed home and UCNB 15, Associated Auto 9 Creative’s Bob Berger (2B, 3B), ripped an RBI single, and Paul Leso took a 3-2 lead. Smith hopped a lead- scored only one run. The Roofers took the throw to the catcher was dropped. John Brown (3B, HR), Vince Bill Dougherty (2B, 3B), Karl and Jones each singled and scored, off single. When Mann singled, Smith a 2-1 lead when Pete Samila drilled an With runners on second and third, Catania, Dan D’Arcy, Charles Gei- Grossmann and Nick Lehotsky had while Scott Freidricks and Bob came around to score when the relay RBI triple and Walch hopped an RBI Herrmann drilled the ball over the ger, Len Ladislaw and Steve three hits each. Gittleman each singled. was misdirected. Two outs later, Ferro groundout. Barba tripled and scored on centerfielder’s head and rounded the Lemanowicz each had multiple hits LA Law 9, Legg Mason 7 In the top of the first inning, Virgilio slashed an RBI double to right. Daggett’s single to tie the score in the bases to score. for the Bankers. LA Law 12, Legg Mason 10 drilled a double to left and scored on After the inning, Virgilio shouted, second, then DeFouw singled and In the bottom of the ninth, Samila Antone’s Pub 9, Awnings 1 LA rallied for eight runs to win Game Monroy’s RBI single up the middle. “We need some base runners. We scored in the third to put the Medicine received his intentional walk and, after Antone’s received a sharp pitching 2. The Lawmen totaled 24 hits from the The Joe boys tied the score in the kept the damage down.” men ahead, 3-2. two Roofers made outs, Marks performance from George Brokaw. quintet of Sam Engelhardt, George bottom of the second when Mann Leso led off the fifth with a single Nursing a small lead, Medicine man singled. Kirk Tarabokia stepped to D&K Associates 21, SMC 5 Crostewitz, Tony Orlando, Rich Pelesko plopped a double into shallow left and Freidricks followed with a single. Barba suggested, “We ‘gotta’ play the plate and lofted a shot to right but D&K totaled 28 hits, including and Walt Serafyn in the two games. and scored on Ferro’s poke to right. McEvoy singled in Leso but Jones’ good ‘D’ now.” They did. Daggett snagged it. three hits apiece for Matt Costello, liner back to the mound that resulted Entering the fourth inning, Kuchar Sports Medicine 111 110 014 10 Bob DeBellis, Ron Ivory, Joe in a double play dampened hopes of a shouted, “Let’s get some life! Gabe, Deegan Roofing 200 402 000 8 Massimino, Gerard McDermott, Phil Scotch Plains Men’s Softball scoring spree. Talcott led off the bot- start this up! Use those wheels!” tom of the inning with his triple that Perez singled, tagged up and darted Players Sought for FW Men’s Tennis Ladder buzzed between the left-center and to second on an outfield fly ball, and Division Playoff Summary: right-center fielders then Kucin posi- scored on Daggett’s single to right. Fanwood/Scotch Plains tennis play- intermediate to advanced (3.0 and upset victory over the Sofa Kings. tioned his RBI single in shallow right The Roofers, however, hammered the ers are sought to form a Men’s 30- above). Matches will be played as 10- A DIVISION (REMAINING TEAMS): field to make the score 4-3. TEAM SEED: Cepp’s seemed poised to defend their ball in the bottom of the inning and and-older tennis ladder. Weekly game pro sets (win by 2) with a 12- Deegan Roofing 1 Still optimistic, Jones hollered, scored four runs. Pete Samila launched matches will start the first week of point tiebreaker if needed. title, as Mortarulo’s looked like they Dunellen Hotel 2 were just happy to make it into Au- “We’re right there! We can win this his first two-run shot deep into the September and will run through Oc- Registration is due by August 15. Investor Savings 3 game!” trees beyond the centerfield fence and tober, with a one-day tournament in The fee is $25 with proceeds to cover Sports Medicine 5 gust. Can Art Schmidt create one more miracle for the Mason’s? No. Teammate Art Hobble added, “We Brainard added a two-run double. early October. administrative costs and tournament B DIVISION: Cepp’s eliminated them on July 31. got to do it now.” “He’s got tremendous power. You During the inaugural season, players prizes. There will be modest prizes for TEAM SEED: It did not happen. St. Joe won. Cepp’s Vets 1 Speaking of miracles, Deegan can put a broom handle in [Samila’s] will play all other participants on the regular season and tournament win- DJ’s Limousine 2 St. Anne 101 010 0 3 hands and he will still hit it out,” ladder (numbers permitting) with win/ ners. Registration and waiver forms are Roofers came out with their regular Delasal 4 season trophy in hand, and had every- St. Joseph 010 210 x 4 commented Roofer Frank Pepe. loss records used to establish seedings available from the Fanwood Tennis Mortarulo Masonry 6 Concerned, Barba said, “We got to for the final tournament and establish Ladder website at https:// thing under control until some ninth- On July 25, Delasal quietly moved inning heroics by Dave Herrmann WTA Mixed Doubles string some runs together.” positioning for subsequent seasons. FTL.home.comcast.net, Kevin St.Onge past T&J’s to move into second round Fitzpatrick tripled and scored on Thereafter, the ladder may be run in a by e-mail at [email protected], tele- sent the No.1 seed home stunned with action next week against DJ’s Limo. a first-game loss. We are still looking Tennis Ladder Told Kuchar’s sac fly in the fifth. more traditional challenge format. phone at (908) 370.1084 or Brian Delasal and T&J’s were close early, In the sixth, Nigro strongly sug- Level of play is expected to be Maloney at (908) 346.0574. for “Pete (Samila) the Pitcher’s” first On match was played in the sixth but a mid-game burst caught the T&J home run at Brookside. We may have crew flat footed, as they limped out of reporting period. Amanda and War- to look in Memorial Pool in Westfield ren Friss kept the top spot by defeat- the playoffs with little opposition. because that ball went out with a Revolution Fitness was poised to ing newcomers Christine Destefano vengeance. After he sent another one and Paul DaSilva, 8-3. Christine and prove the No. 5 seed meant nothing to out, Mike Kuchar and Company came them, as Body Beautiful jumped early Paul took over the second spot due to up with their first thought of the year inactivity from the other teams. and stayed the course during a life- by walking Pete to start the bottom of less effort from ACI. Early base run- Please direct all inquiries and match the ninth and staking themselves to a scores to Richard Pardo at ning blunders set the stage, as dropped first-game victory. fly balls and limited hitting hurt the [email protected]. John Rachko delivered in the clutch 1. Amanda Friss/Warren Friss (1)* Weisholtz Wonders. for Investors Savings Bank in the 2. Christine Destefano/Paul DaSilva (1)* On July 26, it was over early in the ninth inning after Dunellen Hotel 3. Lynn Meyers/Paul Darmanin battle of Italian supremacy as Cepp’s threw up a four spot in the first inning, 4. Peggy Weiss/Jeff Connolly zapped Mortarulo’s, who apparently ( ) cumulative matches played but could not hold on, as the Investors *matches played in current reporting were still celebrating Monday night’s came from behind for an 11-10 win. period

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Eight or more matches its season by beating Montville, 6-3, Kowalski’s hit, stole third and scored Bauer, Mike Gonella and Paul by Labor Day, September 4, are re- on July 28 to win the lower bracket when Kowalski beat the throw to Newsome, respectively. Dan Siegel quired for the playoffs. Players can playoffs of the New Providence Green second. Montville scored once in the climbed into the fourth position with a challenge below as well as eight places League, a 23-team B-team league. In fourth and fifth. win over Tom Bauer. After dropping to above themselves in order to avoid the lower bracket, Westfield beat Wickens pitched a complete game, the fifth spot, Bauer kept it with solid being dropped in the standings. Branchburg, Summit and top-seeded striking out 10 – eight through three wins over Tuyen Diep and Christo- Players can access weekly updated Montville for the title. innings. Defensively, Gao and pher Conley. Tuyen Diep and Richard standings (as well as Matches Westfield took a 2-0 lead in the Kowalski made nice catches in the Pardo shared the most active designa- Played) on WTA’s website: first. Adam Firestone ripped a leadoff outfield and Brandon Eng kept a hard tion with 18 total matches played. www.westfieldnj.com/wta by click- single. Edison Gao tripled to the fence line drive to a single. Fitzmaurice Courtesy of Charlie Bowman for The Westfield Leader and The Times There are two more reporting peri- ing on Women’s Singles. Further in- to score Declan Fitzmaurice, and Dan made a diving stop and threw from YOU’RE OUT!...Westfield U10 Blue’s Chris Callahan proudly shows the baseball ods left to play the eight matches formation about rules or joining the Wickens knocked in Gao. Westfield his knees to stop Montville in the while Chatham is left to ponder what could have been. Callahan fielded a perfect needed to qualify for the playoffs. The ladder is available by calling Jean added three more runs in the second. fourth. Shortstop Ty Monaco made a throw from catcher Eric Shor to foil an attempted steal of third base, collecting the Power at (908) 654-7418 or e-mail final out of the Central Jersey Baseball League championship game. next reporting period ends on August Justin Brody and Josh Posluszny both critical out in the last inning. 13. Please report all matches to Rich- at [email protected]. The next singled. Peter Wanfried rapped an Westfield won six of its last seven ard Pardo at [email protected]. reporting period will conclude at 8 RBI up the middle and Ryan Ferraro games. The winning streak was keyed Westfield Blue Captures 1. G. Wasserman(8)* 20. Paul DaSilva(2)* p.m. on Sunday, August 13. Match followed with a two-run shot in the by strong pitching from Wickens, 2. Rob Errazo(10)* 21. C. Wendel(11)* scores should be reported within 24 gap. Montville scored once in the Monaco and Kowalski and good fun- 3. CH Newsome(5)* 22. Josh Suri(11)* hours and weekend scores by Sun- second to close the lead to 5-1. damental defense across the board. 4. Dan Siegel(7)* 23. Chris Miller(5) day evenings to J. Power. CJBL 10U Championship 5. Tom Bauer(16)* 24. Dave Ferio(7)* 6. Melvin Diep(14)* 25. C. Farella(11)* 1. JoAnn Purdy(4) 13. Carol Healey(3) The Westfield Blue 10U baseball victory over Berkeley Heights in the 7. P. Newsome(11)* 26. M. Manders(5)* 2. Sherri Bender(4) 14. K. Richards(1) team captured the Central Jersey final regular season game. 8. Tuyen Diep(18)* 27. Andy Cohen(9)* 3. Jean Power(7) 15. Danielle Hair(1) Baseball League Division title after In the championship game against 9. Weldon Chin(14)* 28. Mark Jackler(5)* 4. Ellen Smith(1) 16. Peg Weiss(3) defeating Chatham, 6-4, in the cham- Chatham, Westfield jumped out to an 10. Mike Gonella (7)* 29. Rod North(4) 5. Clara Karnish(3) 17. Lisa Sottung(0)* 11. Chris Conley(16)* 30. T. Bigosinski(2)* 6. Jan Honymar(4) 18. Freundlich(0)* pionship game on July 24 to avenge early 5-0, lead after two innings. Jacob 12. Steve Parker(6)* 31. Joe Donnolo (1) 7. Sheri Pardo(7) 19. V. Bigosinski(0)* two previous losses earlier in the sea- Boyle singled and scored on 13. Chris Blaise(12)* 32. Dewey Rainville 8. Lin Coleman(4) 20. Susan Lewis (0)* son. Westfield finished the regular DeMartino’s third triple in as many 14. I. Bouchouev(11)*33. Doug Albert 9. Black-Polak(10) 21. P. Wood(0)* season 10-3-1. games. Chris Callahan added a deep 15. Rich Pardo(18)* 34. Ryan Brown 10. Dianne Mroz (3) 22. Richardson(0)* 16. Vince Camuto(3) 35. Donald Dohm 11. A. Diver-Diehl(5) 23. Anna Murray(0) Stacked with 12 fine hitters, RBI sac fly. In the second inning, 17. Stuart Gruskin(8)* 36. Steven Shane 12. Perez-Santalla(1) 24. C. DeStefano(0) Westfield Coach Ed Savickas juggled Tyler Bowman and Michael Fasciale 18. Zac Friss(7)* 37. Tony Marotta Names with an (*) will go into an inac- the lineup well and received pitching got hits and Jeremie DeDea lofted a 19. Warren Friss(10)* 38. Marc Rock tive file and will not be published in the depth from Michael Androconis, Bra- sacrifice fly to add three more runs. ( ) cumulative matches played Thursday, August 17, standings if no dley DeMartino and Chris Hogge, Chatham plated four runs in the * match in current reporting period matches are played and recorded. among others. bottom of the second but DeMartino Westfield began the season by plac- and Androconis limited them to just ing second in North Edison’s Memo- three hits the rest of the way, striking rial Day Tournament, finishing with a out seven of the last 12 outs. 4-1 record. The Blue won their sea- Chris Aslanian beat out an infield son opener, 15-0, but over the next single and scored an insurance run in seven games, they managed only two the fifth. 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Page 16 Thursday, August 3, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SPF 10s Rip Merrill Park, Fall To S. Plainfield in Colonia Invt’l The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) Raiders finished frame after Jack Poillon Youth Baseball Association 10-year- and Mike Walsh singled and scored. old tournament team soundly defeated The defense and pitching stepped up Merrill Park, 10-3, in the Colonia again. Ryan DePaul pitched three-and- Invitational then lost a 5-3, eight-in- one-third innings of two run ball. Matt ning heartbreaker to South Plainfield Ridge and Joseph Bonaccorso gave up for the title. only one run over the final three-and- In the second inning, with the bases two-third frames. Christian Zazzali (1 loaded, Merrill Park turned in a great RBI) and Michael Walsh turned in two play on a Joe Pagano smash to squash defensive gems to stop Merrill Park the rally. With the scored tied 2-2, SPF rallies in the fourth and sixth innings. erupted for eight runs in the fourth in- Against 26-2 the South Plainfield ning to cruise into the finals. Mike youth, whom SPF had defeated in pool SOFTBALL RUNNERS-UP…The Westfield U12 team recently became the Parkway Softball League National League East 2006 U12 Runners-Up. Pictured, Sangern and Joseph Bonaccorso put play to advance as the No. 1, SPF together back-to-back singles to start grabbed a 2-0 lead in the second in- DECENT SOFTBALL SEASON…The Scotch Plains Cobras U10 Girls Travel- left to right, are: front row; Meagan Luppino, Ally Factor, Niki Cruz, Samantha ing Softball team placed fourth in the Parkway Invitational League with a 6-3-1 Jackson, Gabby Panarese and Katie DeMasi; second row, Assistant Coach Jenn the frame. Matt Kerr followed with an ning. Kerr tapped a leadoff single; RBI single. A few hitters later, Andrew Ridge and Walsh followed with bunt record, representing the National West Division. The team posted several come- Urciuoli, Amanda Juchnik, Sarah Albright, Amanda Stivala, Hannah St. Lifer, from-behind victories. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Joanna Walker, Megan Sheil, Tara Reardon and Emily Greenberg; back row, Assistant Coach Wheeler delivered a bases-clearing base hits. Zazzali received an RBI walk Haley Regan, Allison Geissler, Lynn Babich, Lindsey Wilkinson, Erin Weber, Steve Juchnik and Head Coach Rosemarie Panarese. double to break the game open. The and Sangern ripped an RBI single. Shannon McConnell and Amanda Raphael; back row, Alex Bagnara, Mary SPF turned back South Plainfield Coloney, Abby Bridge, Gabrielle Gubernat, Kelsey Meisch, Julie Glover, Amanda twice at home plate in the first two Schroeder, Colleen Dow and Kelly Lapham. innings, with centerfielder Sangern and catcher Zazzali highlighting the defense. Zazzali finished with three SPF 10s Top Matawan, 10-6, put outs at home and gunned down two runners stealing. Starter DePaul and reliever In North Edison Playoffs Bonaccorso each threw two scoreless innings. In the fifth, South Plainfield The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) scoring. In the fifth inning, Zazzali scored three runs and SPF answered Youth Baseball Association 10-year- drove in the final run with a base hit. to tie the game. Bonaccorso walked. old tournament team successfully com- Ridge started on the mound and let DePaul singled and, due to some mis- pleted pool play in the North Edison up two unearned runs. DePaul and cues, Bonaccorso alertly rounded the Invitational by defeating Matawan, the Bonaccorso followed Ridge with four bases to score. 2006 Cal Ripken District Champs, 10- great innings of relief. Joe Pagano started Ridge relieved in the fifth and held 6. The win allowed SPF to enter pool the sixth inning before leaving with the South Plainfield at bay until they play as the No. 1 seed. bases loaded. Kerr relieved with no one scored twice in the eighth. Bonaccorso Matawan took an early 2-0 lead out and slammed the door, letting in singled and reached second, but South after a couple of bloop hits, but the only one run on a fielder’s choice. Plainfield ended the threat. Raiders exploded for nine runs in the After the game, Manager Joe Manager Joe Bonaccorso said, “The second inning. Ryan DePaul led off Bonaccorso attributed the success of team has played tremendous baseball with a walk, Matt Ridge singled and the team to three things, “Team spirit! all summer against some of the best Nick Russoniello delivered a two-run Everyone pulls together. Outstand- teams the area has to offer. Give credit double. Mike Lettieri and Christian ing pitching and clutch hitting.” to South Plainfield; they are a great Zazzali added RBI singles. Joseph He also noted that the level of com- team. Even though we came up short, Bonaccorso received a bases-loaded petition has been “superb,” which is you had to admire the boys’ effort and walk. DePaul and Matt Kerr put to- forcing his team to find another level winning spirit.” gether consecutive hits to cap the of excellence. A Rare Opportunity in Chelmsford Walk to town, train and worship in this sunny, spacious, first floor end unit in the Chelmsford on Prospect Street in th Westfield. This meticulously maintained, and beautifully updated, apartment has the architectural detail, storage space OPEN HOUSE: Sunday August 6 1pm to 4pm and amenities of a house and the convenience of maintenance free, one floor living. 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CUSTOM AUDIO & VIDEO MATTRESS SET HELP WANTED HELP WANTED LCD & PLASMA TVs 3 pc. King pillow top, Medical Receptionist, Library Assistant – Westfield Turn-key installation of LCD & new w/mfg. warranty. CLASSIFIED ADS exp nec. Must be flexible to Memorial Library. Part-time Plasma TVs. Includes televi- Sell $235 OFFICE FOR SHARE BED work 2 evenings, Mon & Wed. Library Assistant with excellent sion, speakers, cables, wiring - Can deliver (732) 259-6690 Fax Resume (908) 964-7646 customer service skills wanted for we take care of everything. We WESTFIELD Queen semi-firm mattress, SUMMER RENTAL busy Circulation desk. Computer also install multi-zone audio Established law firm in prime New still in plastic. HELP WANTED skills req., library exp. a plus. One systems fea-turing 100 CD Walk to Big Bass Lake, PA professional zone. Share waiting sell $175 Prudential NJ Properties’ night a week and alternate changers, satellite radio, IPOD 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, room, conference room and Call (732) 259-6690 Westfield Office is hiring full-time Saturdays required. $10/hr; connectivity - all operated via pool, trails, great fishing. library. Secretary station available. PUBLIC NOTICE agents, both new and exp- excellent vacation and sick touch screen key pads. Weekly & monthly rental Near Town Hall. (908) 232-0292 erienced. Corporate training benefits. Applications available at NO ONE WILL BEAT OUR (908) 380-9374 TOWN OF WESTFIELD program/in-house training. Call the Circulation desk, 550 E. Broad, PRICE! CALL RICH AT PUBLIC NOTICE MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE Public Notice is hereby given that an Margie for confidential interview or e-mail resume to (908) 377-4711 ordinance of which the following is a copy TOWN OF WESTFIELD at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. [email protected] EOE. Perm P/T med. front office in was introduced, read and passed on first WOODWORKING Public Notice is hereby given that an reading by the Council of the Town of NANNY CARE NEEDED Westfield. Tues/8:30-6, Wed/ ordinance of which the following is a copy LEGAL SECRETARY ACCENTS WOODWORKING 8:30-5 + 3 Fri/mo till 3:30. Appt Westfield at a meeting held August 1, was introduced, read and passed on first 2006 and that the said Council will further Buttermore and Foltz Nanny care needed for our Custom Cabinetry and finish scheduling, computer data entry reading by the Council of the Town of consider the same for final passage on the 2 children, ages 13 & 10 in our Westfield at a meeting held August 1, 12th day of September, 2006, at 8:00 Full time, some experience carpentry. Mantles, built-ins, and scanning. Min. 5 yr office required, health benefits available. Westfield home. Mon-Fri. Must exper/will train in medical. 2006 and that the said Council will further p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter bookcases & vanities. Custom consider the same for final passage on the can be reached, in the Council Chambers, drive. Please call Amy Fax resume to (973) 326-6805 or Email resume to kitchens & cabinet re-facing. 12th day of September, 2006, at 8:00 Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, [email protected] (908) 512-3718 Portfolio & references. email to [email protected] p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and can be reached, in the Council Chambers, place any person who may be interested BABYSITTER NEEDED PART TIME TEACHERS Bruce Theil (908) 358-2325 PUBLIC NOTICE Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, therein will be given an opportunity to be Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and BOROUGH OF FANWOOD heard concerning said ordinance. Looking for an energetic babysitter Fall Openings place any person who may be interested HOUSECLEANING PLANNING BOARD Claire J. Gray for my 3 1/2 yr old and 15 mo. old Preschool Teacher - Tues. & therein will be given an opportunity to be Town Clerk Houses, Small Offices Please take notice that on August 30, heard concerning said ordinance. girls. Hours are Mon-Thurs Thurs., 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Excellent References, 14 years 2006 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Claire J. Gray GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1879 7:30 - 3:45. Must have own car Enrichment Teachers - Flex. Hrs. Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Town Clerk AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND and strong ref. Contact Janice at 10 Month School Calendar, Experience, Own Transportation Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1881 (917) 446-0270 YMCA Membership & Child Laundry Availible, Very reliable. will hold a hearing on the application of the WESTFIELD TO PROHIBIT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND undersigned. The property in question is RIGHT TURNS ON TO CEN- Care discount eligible. Call Kate (908) 868-0371 THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF MATTRESS SET located at: 70 Willoughby Road, Fanwood, TRAL AVENUE FROM PARK Apply: Westfield Area Y WESTFIELD TO CHANGE TABLE AND COUCH New Jersey, also known as Block #31 Lot STREET WHEN FACING A Queen pillow top, THE SPEED LIMIT OF DORIS Attn. HR Dept. #3.01, as shown on Fanwood Tax Map, RED SIGNAL brand name Custom white laminate kitchen PARKWAY 220 Clark St. owned by Harold and Patricia Ahlin. BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council in sealed plastic w/warranty. table 3' x 5', $275.00 The applicant requests to build a Deck, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield in the County of Westfield, NJ 07090, which is in violation of Section 184-110E(6) of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union: $145 fax (908) 232-3306, or Couch $500.00 (732) 259-6690 (908) 755-3315 of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Union: SECTION I: [email protected] Requested: rear yard setback; Permitted: SECTION I: 1. Section 13-4.2 of Article I. Right turn BEDROOM SET HOUSE FOR RENT 25 feet; Proposed: 15 feet. 1. Section 13-50 of Article V. Speed prohibited - controlled intersections, shall PART-TIME TEACHERS The applicant requests to gain approval Limits shall be amended to add the follow- be amended to add the following: Dark cherry wood sleigh bed, Renting 3 bedroom, finished for existing porch, which is in violation of ing paragraph to the end of the section: Intersection dresser & mirror and nite stand. Westfield Christian school, part- basement,31/2 bath in Westfield Section 184-110E(6) of the Fanwood Land Speed limits for both directions of traffic Central Avenue and Park Street Value $2800 Sacrifice $1000 time teachers for Span./music, Use Code. Variance Requested: rear yard along Doris Parkway in the Town of Right Turn on Red Prohibited pre-K to grade 6, must have expe- near grammar school, HS, middle setback; Permitted: 25 feet; Present: 22 Westfield is established at fifteen miles Northeast bound Park Street to south- (732) 259-6690 school, 1.7 mile to train station. feet; Proposed: 22 feet. per hour. bound Central Avenue rience with children, certification monthly rent is 2200 plus utilities. The applicant will also seek such other SECTION II. SECTION II. HUGE 2 FAMILY YARD SALE not required. Call (908) 232-1592 Call (908) 456-0129 relief as may be determined necessary at Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in 8/6, 2259 Jersey Ave SP - 9am. the public hearing based upon review of conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of CREATIVE COMPUTER TEACHER the application or amendment(s) to the the terms of this ordinance are hereby the terms of this ordinance are hereby Moving overseas - Furniture, ric FREELANCERS WANTED application. repealed to the extent that they are in such repealed to the extent that they are in such rac, small appliances, toys, books, ARE YOU ENERGETIC & The file pertaining to this application is conflict or inconsistent. conflict or inconsistent. baby stuff. Kids will have lemon- EXCELLENT WITH KIDS?! Strong, detail-oriented writers available for public inspection during nor- SECTION III. SECTION III. with professional demeanor ade stand!! :) Please no earlybirds. Teacher needed to execute a Fun, mal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM, Tues- In the event that any section, part or In the event that any section, part or Creative Computer Curriculum! needed to cover local day - Friday) from the secretary of the provision of this ordinance shall be held to provision of this ordinance shall be held to MOVING SALE government meetings. Must Planning Board at the Administration Of- be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, Travel 3-5 pm to schools in Union fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North such holdings shall not affect the validity of such holdings shall not affect the validity of Oriental Rug $200, Ethan Allen & Morris for Enrichment program. be able to meet deadlines, Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. this ordinance as a whole, or any part this ordinance as a whole, or any part know how to write a lead, and children’s BR set: bunk bed, Work with kids grades K-4. 4-12 Any interested party may appear at said thereof, other than the part so held uncon- thereof, other than the part so held uncon- hrs/wk. $17-$20/hr. We train in take an active interest in their hearing and participate therein in accor- stitutional or invalid. stitutional or invalid. dresser, bookcase, desk $200 beats in order to develop news dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- SECTION IV. SECTION IV. o.b.o. for pieces; 2 love seats $50 tech and teaching philosphy! ning Board. All sections of this ordinance shall take All sections of this ordinance shall take each; yard set $50; golf club set, Classes start in Sept. Train Now! stories. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD See it all on the web in color . . . Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at Legal Advertising a meeting held August 1, 2006 and that the said Council will further consider the same www.goleader.com for final passage on the 5th day of September, 2006, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Claire J. Gray Within “CAPs” 4,287,790.33 4,318,990.33 RESOLUTION 06-08-109 Town Clerk Detail: GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1883 WHEREAS, the local municipal budget for the year 2006 was approved on the 22nd Salaries & Wage 3,196,252.00 3,193,752.00 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1849 EN- day of March, 2006; and Other Expenses (including Contingent) 1,091,538.33 1,123,238.33 TITLED “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WHEREAS, the public hearing on said budget has been held as advertised; and E. Deferred Changes and other Statutory Exceptions WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, TOWN OF- WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said budget; Municipal within “CAPs” FICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the council of the Borough of Fanwood, Social Security System 140,000.00 136,000.00 SALARY SCHEDULE,” SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the following amendments to the Total Deferred Changes & Statutory Expenditures approved budget of 2006 be made: Municipal – within “CAPs” 182,220.46 178,220.46 BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: FROM: TO: H-1 Total General Appropriations for Municipal SECTION I. 1. Surplus Anticipated $840,000.00 $895,834.42 Purpose – within “CAPs” 4,470,010.74 4,497,210.79 That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising Section Total Surplus Anticipated 840,000.00 895,834.42 A. Operations – Excluded from the “CAPs” 2-12.28, “Schedule,” in Chapter 2, “Administration” Article II, “Town Officers and Insurance: 3. Miscellaneous Revenues-Section B: State Employees,” Division 3, “Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule,” so that the same Group Insurance for Employees 143,000.00 975,000.00 Aid without Offsetting Appropriations shall read as follows: Other Insurance Premiums 975,000.00 143,000.00 Consolidated Municipal Property Tax Relief 281,063.00 248,070.00 Workers Compensation 82,500.00 84,500.00 JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE Extraordinary Aid 0 350,000.00 Total Operation – Excluded from “CAPs” 2,097,429.97 2 ,099,429.97 Custodian (Library) $19,760 - $29,994 Energy Receipt Tax 704,409.00 737,402.00 Library Assistant I $22,776 - $33,230 Total section B: State Aid without offsetting ______Interlocal Municipal Service agreements Library Assistant II $25,787 - $37,429 Appropriations 1,095,387.00 1,445,387.00 S.P. – Tax Collector 0 12,500.00 Senior Custodian (Library) $25,787 - $37,429 Miscellaneous Revenue-Section D Special Total Interlocal Municipal Service Agreement 2,000.00 14,500.00 Administrative Secretary $30,806 - $52,992 Items of General Revenue Anticipated With Assistant Director of Recreation $31,200 - $59,617 Prior Written Consent of the Directors of Local Public & Private Programs Offset by Revenue Payroll Benefits Manager $31,970 - $52,682 Government Services- Interlocal FEMA Firefighter Grant 0 24,653.00 Office Manager $32,862 - $47,317 Service Agreement Offset with Appropriations Clean Communities Program 0 220.70 Municipal Court Administrator $33,072 - $65,619 Township of Scotch Plains – Tax Collector Services 0 12,500.00 Drunk Driving Enforcement 0 2001.91 Librarian $37,970 - $57,373 Total: Interlocal Municipal service Agreements ROID Grant Match 0 1109.00 Executive Assistant $37,970 - $55,705 Offset with Appropriations 2,000.00 14,500.00 Recycling Tonnage Grant 0 5831.90 Zoning Officer $41,331 - $62,750 Miscellaneous Revenue-Section F & Special Items Body Amour Replacement 0 3889.23 Field Engineer $41,332 - $68,206 Of General Revenue Anticipated with prior written Total Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenue 80,318.75 118,024.49 Supervisor Public Works $42,216 - $68,310 Consent of, Director of Local Government Services Total Operations Excluded from “CAPs” 2,179,748.72 2,231,954.46 Town Surveyor $45,598 - $75,944 Public and Private Revenues offset with Appropriations Detail: Assistant Director Of Public Works $45,598 - $80,255 FEMA Firefighter Grant 0 24,653.00 Salaries & Wages 0 Recreation Director $45,640 - $77,626 Section F: Special Items of General Revenue with Operation & Expenses 2,179,748.72 2,231,954.46 Tax Collector $47,194 - $69,345 Prior written consent of Director of local Government Capital Improvements Excluded from “CAPs” Tax Assessor $47,194 - $71,933 Services 84,734.24 109,387.24 Deferred Charges Unfunded Human Services Director $47,194 - $76,590 Total Miscellaneous Revenue 2,119,295.98 2,506,448.98 Ord. 85-14 0 2.17 Town Clerk $47,194 - $79,281 Ord. 85-20 0 189.16 5. Subtotal General Revenue 3,087,295.00 3,530,283.45 Public Works Superintendent $47,194 - $78,602 Ord. 85-06 0 136.59 Construction Official $48,438 - $87,975 6. Amount to be raised by Taxation for Support of Ord. 87-13 0 421.32 Assistant Library Director $54,080 - $74,900 Municipal Budget: Ord. 87-16 0 429.88 Town Planner $55,973 - $92,633 Ord. 87-17 & 87-21 0 750.00 A. Local tax for Municipal Purpose including Chief Financial Officer $55,973 - $92,633 Ord. 91-05 0 3.44 Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 4,591,785.05 4,241,785.05 Deputy Fire Chief $55,973 - $95,231 Ord. 95-08 0 11.91 Total amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support Assistant Town Engineer $57,049 - $90,045 Total Capital Improvements Excluded from “CAPs” 100,000.00 101,944.47 Of municipal budget. 4,591,785.05 4,241,785.05 Parking Director/Management Specialist $65,000 - $80,000 Municipal Debt Service – Excluded from “CAPs” Library Director $67,600 - $97,760 Interest on Notes 19,400.00 46,000.00 7. Total General Revenues $7,679,081.03 7,772,068.50 Fire Chief $72,764 - $107,800 529,321.57 555,921.57 Police Chief $72,764 - $107,800 8. General Appropriations H-2 Total General Appropriations for Municipal Town Engineer $75,712 - $119,025 A. Operations within “CAPs” Purposes Excluded from “CAP’s” 2,816,070.29 2,889,820.15 Town Administrator $83,959 - $130,139 General Government O. Total General Appropriations- Excluded Administrative & Executive SECTION II. From “CAPs” 2,816,070.29 2,889,820.15 Salaries & Wages $150,000.00 $145,000.00 The Personnel and Position Salary Schedule set forth in Sec. 2-12.28 as hereby L. Subtotal General Appropriations (H-1) + (O) 7,286,081.03 7,387,031.29 Financial Administration amended, shall take place as of January 1, 2006. M. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 393,000.00 385,037.21 SECTION III. Audit Services 18,165.00 23,765.00 Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the Insurance: 9. Total General appropriations $7,679,081.03 $7,772.068.50 State Unemployment Compensation 1,000.00 3,000.00 terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two certified copies of this resolution be filed Zoning Official: inconsistent. forthwith the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for approval. Salaries & Wages 17,610.00 20,110.00 SECTION IV. BE IT RESOLVED, That this amendment shall be published in the Scotch Plains Celebration of Public Events – OE 7,910.00 8,560.00 In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be Times, and a public hearing held on August 8, 2006 at 7:30 pm in the Borough Council Utilities – Other 143,000.00 147,550.00 unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this Chambers as required by NJSA 40A:4-9. Gasoline & Diesel Fuel 43,000.00 60,000.00 ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or This is to certify that the above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Communications – Community Assessment 6,000.00 8,000.00 invalid. Mayor and Council on August 1, 2006 NJ Transit – Contractual 26,000.00 27,900.00 SECTION V. Eleanor McGovern Total Operations within “CAPs” 4,285,790.33 4,316,990.33 This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the Borough Clerk manner provided by law. Total Operations Including Contingent- 1 T - 8/3/06, The Times Fee: $218.28 1 T - 8/3/06, The Leader Fee: $123.42 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE I. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - The including original apparatus and equipment, consisting of vans. UNION COUNTY BOARD OG CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS resurfacing of various County roads, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 271,405 BOND ORDINANCE: 632-2006 of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference Down Payment Appropriated $ 13,570 First Reading: 7/20/2006 thereto. It is hereby determined and stated that said roads being improved are of “Class Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 257,835 B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY Period of Usefulness 5 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 4,120,000 The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced U. Various Departments, Offices and Agencies - Acquisition of new automotive State Grant Appropriated $ 3,000,000 and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, and new additional or replacement Down Payment Appropriated $ 56,000 County of Union, State of New Jersey, on July 20, 2006. It will be further considered for equipment and machinery, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,064,000 final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of said Board of Chosen Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference Period of Usefulness 10 years Freeholders to be held at the County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, thereto. Elizabeth, New Jersey, on August 17, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up J. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 608,215 to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of Down Payment Appropriated $ 30,413 no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk of the Board of Chosen computer equipment. Freeholders’ office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 577,802 summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 51,500 Period of Usefulness 5 years Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,575 V. Department of Public Safety - Acquisition of new additional or replacement TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 48,925 equipment and machinery and new communication and signal systems equipment, as PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL Period of Usefulness 10 years OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW AUTOMO- set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby TIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, K. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities - The undertaking of various park approved and incorporated herein by this reference thereto. and recreation improvements consisting of (i) upgrading irrigation system at Ash Brook NEW ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS AND NEW COMMUNICATION AND Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 932,150 Golf Course, (ii) installation of lighting at various facilities at Galloping Hill Golf Course and SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Down Payment Appropriated $ 46,610 (iii) architectural and engineering services for improvements to Galloping Hill Service UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 885,540 Yard. $37,506,027 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE STATE Period of Usefulness 10 years GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,339,000 W. Sheriff’s Office - Reconstruction of the Springfield Firearms Range and acquisition ANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PRO- Down Payment Appropriated $ 66,950 of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new communication and VIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICI- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,272,050 signal systems equipment consisting of (i) a computer-aided dispatch system and (ii) PATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Period of Usefulness 15 years computer and other equipment to convert the photo lab from analog to digital format. The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grants appropriated L. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Parks and Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 324,450 in this multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: Recreation - The undertaking of various park and recreation improvements consisting Down Payment Appropriated $ 16,223 of (i) various improvements to the Ash Brook Golf Course Clubhouse and (ii) replacement SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 308,227 of the public address system at Watchung Stables. A. Department of Economic Development, Division of Information Technolo- Period of Usefulness 10 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 339,900 gies - Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new X. Prosecutor’s Office - Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and Down Payment Appropriated $ 16,995 communication and signal systems equipment consisting of computers and communi- machinery, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 322,905 cations and information systems equipment for the use of various County departments, and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference thereto. offices and agencies, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Period of Usefulness 10 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 256,746 Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference thereto. M. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities - Acquisition of new additional Down Payment Appropriated $ 12,837 or replacement equipment and machinery, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 447,200 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 243,909 the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this Down Payment Appropriated $ 22,361 Period of Usefulness 10 years Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 424,839 reference thereto. Y. County Clerk’s Office - Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment Period of Usefulness 10 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,534,689 and machinery consisting of computer equipment. B. Department of Economic Development, Division of Information Technolo- Down Payment Appropriated $ 76,734 gies - Undertaking various professional services in connection with obtaining additional Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,457,955 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 208,047 licensing from the Federal Communications Commission required for communication Period of Usefulness 15 years Down Payment Appropriated $ 10,403 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 197,644 systems improvements and acquisition of new communication and signal systems N. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities - Acquisition of new automotive Period of Usefulness 10 years equipment consisting of a radio repeater for use at the Union County Jail. vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, as set forth on a list on file with the Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 175,100 Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein Z. Surrogate’s Office - Acquisition of new additional furnishings consisting of file Down Payment Appropriated $ 8,755 by this reference thereto. cabinets and rolling shelves. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 166,345 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 853,870 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 17,845 Period of Usefulness 10 years Down Payment Appropriated $ 42,694 Down Payment Appropriated $ 892 C. Runnells Specialized Hospital - Renovation of long- term care units and dining Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 811,176 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 16,953 room, waterproofing building exterior, installation of wall guards for patient rooms, Period of Usefulness 5 years Period of Usefulness 5 years replacement of incremental heating units and acquisition of new additional or replace- O. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Building Services AA. Union County College - Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment ment equipment and machinery consisting of food preparation equipment, patient lifts - The undertaking of various improvements to public buildings consisting of (i) upgrading and machinery consisting of instructional and non-instructional equipment for all cam- and scales, hospital beds, specialty chairs and washers and dryers. elevators at various public buildings, (ii) replacement of roofs at various public buildings, puses. It is hereby determined and stated that (A) all resolutions to be filed by the Board Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 671,560 (iii) replacement of the air conditioning system in the Administration Building computer of Trustees of Union County College and the Board of School Estimate of Union County Down Payment Appropriated $ 33,580 room, (iv) ADA-compliance upgrades at various public buildings, (v) replacement of the College in order to request the Board of Chosen Freeholders to raise funds for the Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 637,980 HVAC units at the Stamler Police Academy and (vi) renovation of the ground and aforesaid purpose have been filed; (B) no down payment is required for such purpose Period of Usefulness 10 years basement levels of the Union County Jail. It is hereby determined and stated that said pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-19(2)(b); (C) Union County College may public buildings being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in apply for debt service aid from the State of New Jersey pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Laws D. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. of 1971 of New Jersey (N.J.S. 18A:64A-22.1 et seq.) for any or all of the equipment Repair or replacement of various bridges, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the described in the preceding sentence; and (D) if such Chapter 12 State Aid is received, Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 2,729,500 Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this it shall be applied to the payment of principal and interest on bonds or notes issued by Down Payment Appropriated $ 136,475 reference thereto. the County for such project. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 2,593,025 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,905,500 Period of Usefulness 15 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 772,500 Down Payment Appropriated $ 95,275 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 772,500 P. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Building Services Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,810,225 Period of Usefulness 10 years Period of Usefulness 15 years - The undertaking of various improvements to public buildings consisting of (i) upgrading the fire detection system in the Union County Jail and (ii) upgrading fire alarm systems BB. Union County Vocational-Technical Schools -Undertaking various renova- E. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - and controls in various public buildings. tions and improvements to facilities, including rest rooms, lighting, walkways and Inspection and undertaking of various culvert repairs or replacements. security, and acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,081,500 consisting of (i) computers and other instructional equipment and machinery for various Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,287,500 Down Payment Appropriated $ 54,075 educational programs and (ii) non-instructional equipment. It is hereby determined and Down Payment Appropriated $ 64,375 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,027,425 stated that (A) all resolutions to be filed by the Board of Education of the Union County Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,223,125 Period of Usefulness 10 years Period of Usefulness 15 years Vocational-Technical Schools and the Board of School Estimate of Union County Q. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Building Vocational-Technical Schools in order to request the Board of Chosen Freeholders to F. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - Services - Construction of a new equipment storage and office building at the raise funds for the aforesaid purposes have been filed and (B) no down payment is Undertaking of the County Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Program at various locations, as Vennieri Building Complex in Westfield for the use of Emergency Management required for such purposes pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:54-31. set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby Services, County Superintendent of Schools, Consumer Division and other County Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,210,250 approved and incorporated herein by this reference thereto. departments, offices and agencies, including the acquisition of original furnishings Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,210,250 and equipment. It is hereby determined and stated that the public building being Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 3,584,400 Period of Usefulness 10 years State Grant Appropriated $ 1,069,401 constructed will be of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of Down Payment Appropriated $ 125,750 the Local Bond Law. CC. Union County Vocational-Technical Schools - Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and a new automotive vehicle, including original Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 2,389,249 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 8,240,000 apparatus and equipment, consisting of (i) landscaping, snow removal and other facilities Period of Usefulness 10 years Down Payment Appropriated $ 412,000 maintenance equipment and (ii) a rack body truck. It is hereby determined and stated that Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 7,828,000 G. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - (A) all resolutions to be filed by the Board of Education of the Union County Vocational- Period of Usefulness 30 years Undertaking of (i) environmental monitoring and remediation (including permit applica- Technical Schools and the Board of School Estimate of Union County Vocational- tions) at various underground storage tank sites, former landfill sites and other County R. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Building Services Technical Schools in order to request the Board of Chosen Freeholders to raise funds for facilities, (ii) various engineering services in connection with various infrastructure - Acquisition of new furniture, carpet and window treatments for use in various public the aforesaid purposes have been filed and (B) no down payment is required for such projects, (iii) removal of underground storage tanks and (iv) renovation of the Equipment buildings. purposes pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:54-31. Garage located in Westfield. It is hereby determined and stated that said public building being improved is of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 309,000 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 128,750 Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as Down Payment Appropriated $ 15,450 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 128,750 amended; the “Local Bond Law”). Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 293,550 Period of Usefulness 5 years Period of Usefulness 5 years ——————————————————————————— Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 2,364,750 Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $37,506,027 S. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Public Works - Down Payment Appropriated $ 118,238 Aggregate State Grants Appropriated $ 4,069,401 Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 2,246,512 Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,566,267 automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, as set forth on a list on Period of Usefulness 15 years Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $31,870,359 file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and H. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - incorporated herein by this reference thereto. Section 20 Costs: $3,307,458 Undertaking Phase IV of the Westbrook Flood Control Project in Roselle. Useful Life: 17.06 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 710,700 NICOLE DIRADO Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,030,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 35,537 Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Down Payment Appropriated $ 51,500 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 675,163 County of Union Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 978,500 Period of Usefulness 5 years Period of Usefulness 40 years State of New Jersey T. Department of Human Services - Acquisition of new automotive vehicles, 1 T - 8/3/06, The Leader Fee: $531.42 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 3, 2006 Page 19 POPCORN™ Clerks II Vic’Vic’Vic’s PicPics ksksks Streetlight Brings the Ska Service with a Smirk By VICTORIA McCABE royal trumpet calls to all-out ska ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent plosions. Sometimes it takes a disappointing “Point/Counterpoint” has to be one of By MICHAEL GOLDBERGER known as marrying well. Her name is 3 popcorns album to make you appreciate a great the greatest ska songs ever. The musical Emma, (Jennifer Schwalbach Smith) one. Longtime ska force Less Than and lyrical answer to the title track to Clerks II offers a good second help- and he says he loves her. Daddy is Jake recently released “In With the Out Catch 22’s “Keasby Nights,” the song ing of the love-hate affair with New going to set Dante up with a car wash Crowd,” an album that, regrettably, finds grows from a single vocal melody into a Jersey that director Kevin Smith so in Florida once they wed. Randal them abandoning their horn-driven ska- wild romp that is ridiculously fun to sing scathingly served up in 1994 to kick rails cynical at the proposition. punk for a more radio-friendly pop- along to with the volume at full blast. off his directorial career. But the battle Less disparaging, but curiously con- punk sound. Hearing a band that for Other highlights include the frantic lines are drawn. cerned all the same is Dante’s boss, more than a decade has delivered excitement of album-opener “Every- Some contend Mr. Smith’s growth Becky (Rosario Dawson), a self-pro- unique, quality ska-punk put its fantas- thing Went Numb” and the barroom- is as arrested as the social develop- fessed decrier of true love. We’ve a tic horn duo on the bench for the major- sing-along-meets-ska chorus of “We ment of his film’s protagonists. Oth- sneaking suspicion it’s not just about ity of a largely unimpressive album that Are the Few.” ers, informing it’s evidence of his skill, losing a mediocre employee. could have been made by just about In between songs about heists and say Clerks II is proof positive that you Unchanged from issue one, the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN WHAT YEAR…Four members of the Westfield Leader’s intern staff, from left anyone is, quite frankly, depressing. “loser anthems,” Streetlight Manifesto certainly can go home. Whether you’d patrons who populate the fast food to right, Rachel Leopold, Katie Newingham, Kelsi Browning and David Riggs, LTJ’s excellent back catalogue is a visits and revisits the theme of suicide. It’s want to is another matter. joint provide a ready supply of can- strain their brains to answer some of the challenging trivia questions in the board story for another time. For now, rather obvious that the issue hits close to With that said, this is a return to the non fodder for Randal’s dyspeptic game Westfield Town Pride; created by Westfield resident Michael Lama. Streetlight Manifesto’s 2003 rocker home; on multiple tracks, Kalnoky scene of the crime, a big private joke digs. And of course drug dealers Jay “Everything Goes Numb” is my an- wrestles with trying to understand why revived for all the reasons, abnormal (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) swer to the question: “what’s the last someone would take his own life and tries and otherwise. What can’t be recre- have moved their operation to a spot Is WF Town Pride Newest really great ska album that came out?” to save others from choosing that path. ated, but only lovingly copied, is the outside Mooby’s. A supergroup of seasoned veterans of In “A Better Place, A Better Time,” sheer weirdness of its characters’ first Playing counterpoint to their liber- the New Jersey ska scene, Streetlight he sings: “someday you will say ‘that’s dawn...the boldness of the experiment. tine postulations is innocent Elias. Addition to ‘Game Night?’ Manifesto is a composite of former mem- it, that’s all’/but I’ll be waiting there Regardless, unless you’re rather thin- Notably repressed, the neophyte clerk bers of ska bands Catch 22 and One Cool with open arms to break your fall/I skinned, Clerks II is almost always may still escape the slacker Heaven By KATIE NEWINGHAM our own game night and sit down and Guy. Powerhouse songwriter Tomas know that you think that you are on funny. The old crew, looking wonder- and Hell to which his betters seem Specially written for the Westfield Leader and the Times test our knowledge of Westfield. Over- Kalnoky, former Catch 22 frontman, your own/But just know that I am fully the worse for wear, is back. doomed. WESTFIELD – The latest item to all, the game is quite the brainteaser. leads Streetlight and infuses the band’s here, and I’ll lead you home.” Act #1, Scene #1, the seedy video/ The usual free-for-all atmosphere join the shelves of many Westfield I found myself straining to remember music with his signature storytelling and Streetlight revamps “Here’s To Life,” convenience store has burned down, pervades, with a handful of nods to memorabilia collectors and board the name of the Native American amped-up vocal melodies. a song Kalnoky first recorded with his thanks no less to the characteristic memorable moments from the origi- game fanatics is Westfield the board tribe whose Wigwam I created in “Everything Goes Numb” is a wild side project, Bandits of the Acoustic carelessness of perennial space cadet nal. Recalling the hockey game on game, otherwise known as “Westfield third grade to answer “Who were the ride. Kalnoky unleashes some of his Revolution. Kalnoky calls out to Randal Graves, peerlessly portrayed the roof, Becky and Dante go up top Town Pride,” created by Michael region’s earliest settlers?” (The Lenni- best work, and the blending of a Camus, Hemingway, Salinger and Van by Jeff Anderson. Best pal Dante for a dance lesson. Expectedly, there’s Lama. The real question is: does Town Lenape). Many of the questions were skilled, exciting group of musicians Gogh, lamenting their choices to end Hicks, again acted with long-suffer- the open bathroom door bit and the Pride tickle Westfielders’ fancies out of my generation’s scope of generates new sounds and varied aes- their lives and singing that even when ing comportment by Brian usual potty humor to accompany it. enough to become a part of their knowledge and not something that thetics at every turn. life is hard, “I can’t help agreeing with O’Halloran, arrives to find the ash- One-upping himself, Smith even adds game nights? would be taught in a history class in One of the most refreshing elements those who would not quit.” ridden sign of his sudden unemploy- a serving of bestiality, just in case Mr. Lama is an eight-year resident any of the Westfield Public Schools. of “Everything Goes Numb” is the The album is not without its flaws, ment. He might as well opine, “Well, there’s not already enough rancor and of Westfield, where he resides with There is no denying that I learned a musicianship that the band members but there is little to complain about. this is another fine mess you’ve got- shock being fomented. his wife and three children. Mr. Lama lot about Westfield, and even New constantly exhibit. Not only do the Some of the melodies are a bit flimsy, ten us into” while Randal bewails, But while the spirit of the initial was a middle school math teacher in Jersey, in this one game night. How- horns get their place in the sun, they but the music moves quickly and al- “I’m a bad boy.” enterprise remains intact, this time Montclair for one year and has taught ever, one thing I would have liked to revel in it with solo melodies and most every song moves through mul- In short, though it’s been twelve the cost of anarchy is a bit more. The for 12 years. He attended East see instituted in the game was more harmonies that draw on styles from tiple melodic ideas, so weaker themes years between engagements, Randal production standards are there, even Stroudsburg University for his un- interesting elements on the board it- jazz to classical. On “If and When We are soon forgotten. Essentially, “Ev- and Dante are a classical team…the if some handheld camera work is dergraduate degree in communica- self, such as, “Uh oh, construction on Rise Again,” they build an instrumen- erything Goes Numb” has everything latest fat and skinny. Confounding as tossed in to give it that freshman tions and Seton Hall for his masters in East Broad Street; go back two tal break around the melody of a great ska album should – upbeat it is to figure, they are indeed friends. filmmaker facade. Fact is, the buzz corporate and public communication. spaces” or even a timer for those Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dance melodies, wicked vocal lines and (the Fast forward just a skosh from the among younger viewers is that this He is currently working on obtaining players who take a little too long No. 5 in g minor, and elsewhere, they key ingredient) able horn players with scene of the opening fire and the duo one’s in color, making it far more his masters in mathematics at trying to think of what year the Miller- channel the spirit of everything from prominent playing time. are again unsuccessfully employed, watchable. Just what we needed…a Montclair State University. Cory House opened (1972). this time at a McDonald’s knockoff more inclusive bit of blasphemy. The inspiration for Town Pride came According to Mr. Lama, most of called Mooby’s. Once more they will Still, if you’re a fan of that raw from a desire to spice up the Lamas’ the questions are from the 1950’s WSW Finishes Brilliant drink at opposite ends of the philo- Jersey nerve that Smith so gamely weekly game night with their neigh- onward. There was a lot of research sophical trough. One will see it half hits at will, then this movie is prob- borhood friends. It was the Lamas’ turn that went into the game, and the ques- empty, the other half-full. They will ably in your destiny. Detractors would to host game night, and Mr. Lama was tions are not based around gossip, Performance of Carousel drive each other mad. sneeringly agree that Clerks II serves feeling uninspired by the boxes of games said Mr. Lama, but based around re- By BRYAN KRICHILSKY entire showcase theatre staff is extremely Meanwhile, the slightest hint of a you right. lining the shelves at the local stores. search, parks and plaques around the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times proud of the staff of Carousel for putting plot serves as the frame for sex talk, * * * * While on a run in the Watchung Reser- town. WESTFIELD – The Westfield up the show in just three weeks.” chiding, diatribes on pop culture and Clerks II, rated R, is an MGM vation, the idea to combine charities, “The first couple of times people Summer Workshop, a five-week pro- The Westfield Summer Workshop more sex talk. release directed by Kevin Smith and local businesses and information from play the game, they’re learning,” said gram that incorporates many facets also presented Seussical at EIS on July This go-round, Dante has appar- stars Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Ander- the Westfield photo book into a family Mr. Lama, “The purpose of the game of the arts, performed Carousel on 26 and 27 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Also ently found his exit out of the Garden son and Rosario Dawson. Running friendly board game struck Mr. Lama. is to teach children and allow lifelong July 20 and 21 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at EIS on July 28 was Cabaret Night, State. It’s that tried-and-true method time: 97 minutes Town Pride began with six people. residents to reminisce about at Edison Intermediate School (EIS). a Broadway revue featuring the cast of Kara Shoulin, a lifelong Westfield Westfield.” Each of the performances was a suc- Carousel. There was also a Summer resident, came up with many of the “Coming up with the design of the cess for the cast, crew and directors. Symphony Orchestra Concert on July questions for the game. A few people board and box and the content for the The play, which lasted for about 28 at the Zion Lutheran Church on came and went and were paid com- quirky questions was quite enjoyable,” two and a half hours, left friends and Raritan Road in Clark. For further mission for their role in the process, said Mr. Lama. He decided after the family clapping after each dramatic questions about the Westfield Sum- but the main financial backing was game was created and about to be sold scene. As the romance between Billy mer Workshop, call (908) 789-9696. from Mr. Lama. to hold back a few questions for the Bigalow and Julie Jordan climaxed, Town Pride’s layout consists of 43 holiday season in order to offer a free so did the song and dance. The band PUBLIC NOTICE spaces with a backdrop outlining packet of questions at local businesses instruments – piano, violin, flute, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Westfield and business cards lining to give to Westfielders who already clarinet, trumpet and cello – accom- PLANNING BOARD the sides of the board. In order to win, own the game. panied the cast in front of the stage. Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- one must conquer the first 42 squares About 200 copies of Town Pride The play started out at the carnival in NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF a cheerful scene that contrasts greatly FANWOOD after public hearing on May by answering the questions provided. have already been sold, and another 50 24, 2006 granted approval for a lot width, Such questions include: “What es- are on the street now. Five percent of with the problematic scenes that fol- side yard and structural coverage vari- tablishment occupied the area near the proceeds bought through a Town low, as troubles begin to interfere in the ances for a new home construction to Mr. the present day Washington School?” Pride carrier go to the Leukemia Soci- relationships between the main charac- & Mrs. Rocco Paternostro, for property 68 ters. Even the seemingly impeccable La Grande Avenue, Fanwood, New Jer- (Answer: Fair Acres Race Track) and ety, and 15 percent is donated if it is sey being Block 81, Lot 47. my personal favorite, “Ironically, John purchased through the society directly. relationship between Carrie and Mr. Documents pertaining to this applica- List had possession of something that Those interested in purchasing a Snow is broken when Mr. Snow an- tion are available for public inspection at could have solved his financial woes, copy of Westfield Town Pride can pick nounces that his dreams have been shat- Borough Hall during normal business tered after he finds her flirting with the hours. what was it?” (Answer: The Tiffany one up for $29.95 at: The Town Book Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Paternostro ceiling in his ballroom). Store, Town Embroidery, B. Kubick infamous Jigger. The climax of Billy’s 8 Louis Court Interspersed within the deck of Optician and Hearing Aid Center, troubles result in his unexpected death, Edison, New Jersey 08820 Cassie Lo for The Westfield Leader and The Times questions are blank cards whose pur- Hersheys, Poppy Fields, Westfield and he regrets them as he waits in 1 T - 8/3/06, The Times Fee: $17.34 I LOVE THE 80’S...Amethyst, an 80’s cover band, performed a free concert in pose might be unclear at first, but the Collision, Beauty Supply, Bagel Cha- purgatory. The troubles are seemingly PUBLIC NOTICE Echo Lake Park as part of the Union County Summer Arts Festival concert series intention is for your family to create teau, Best Western Westfield Inn and resolved, though, as Billy returns to last Wednesday. TOWN OF WESTFIELD their own Town Pride questions. Once Signature Moments. Earth to watch his daughter’s gradua- PLANNING BOARD a player reaches the last square, the Town Pride is also available to use tion. At this time, the band plays “You’ll NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING More Than 200 Gather other players begin asking this player for fundraising. For an additional two Never Walk Alone,” a song that gives FOR FINAL MAJOR SUBDIVISION (on the last square) questions, of which dollars off, bring a copy of this article moral strength to both the characters APPROVAL they must answer three correctly in to any of these Town Pride supporters and the audience. In compliance with the New Jersey Mu- At Echo Lake for Amethyst order to win the game. and make Town Pride your latest game Valerie Pineda, Showcase Theatre Pro- nicipal Land Use Law, the land use ordi- My friends and I decided to have night addition. gram director and producer, said, “The nances of the Town of Westfield, and the By CHRISSY HAMWAY also had tables set up with infor- rules and regulations of the Town’s Plan- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and the Times mation and representatives. Also PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ning Board, NOTICE is hereby given that MOUNTAINSIDE – On Wednes- at the concert were representatives the Westfield Planning Board will conduct day, July 27, 80’s cover band Am- from the Union County Clerk’s SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY plaintiff has produced before this court tax fixed as the time and place for the redemp- a PUBLIC HEARING as follows: UNION COUNTY sale certificate: tion of the said lands as described in the 1. Applicant: Needle Point Homes, LLC ethyst performed a free concert in Office. CHANCERY DIVISION (a) #5136, certified to be a true copy, complaint and making up the premises 2. Property: 1346 Overhill Street, Echo Lake Park as part of the Union This is the 46th year that the Union DOCKET NO. F-16933-05 which certificate is dated April 6, 1998, and concerning which the complaint is filed, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, Block 101, County Summer Arts Festival con- County Board of Chosen Freeholders FILE NO. 47802-6 is of record in the Union County Clerk’s and that thereupon the defendant who Lot 57 Office on April 15, 1998, in Book 6632 of redeems shall be entitled to the certificate 3. Zone: RS-8 cert series. and the Department of Parks, Recre- CIVIL ACTION Mortgages, page 83, which covers Block 2, of tax sale duly endorsed for cancellation; 4. Date of Hearing: Thursday, August ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE A crowd of more than 200 Union ation and Facilities have held live Lot 608 W02 (on tax search)(Lot 608 on tax and 17, 2006 AND AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION County residents and families gath- music performances. sale Certificate) in the City of Elizabeth. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- 5. Time of Hearing: 8:00 P.M. ered in the park to hear Amethyst “We’re out here giving back to the RTCP ASSOCIATES, LP (b) #005699, certified to be a true fault of the said defendants paying to the 6. Place of Hearing: Westfield Municipal perform for the first time in the festi- community; people can come and PLAINTIFF(S) VS. RICHARD copy, which certificate is dated June 11, Tax Collector of the City of Elizabeth, and Building, Council Chambers, 425 East A. GONZALEZ AND 1999, and is of record in the Union County the plaintiff, the said sum, interest and Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 val. enjoy the music and have some fun,” PATRICIA E. GONZALEZ HIS Clerk’s Office on August 11, 1999, in Book costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand 7. Application: Final Major Subdivision Lead singer Peter Amadeo de- Chairman of the Union County Board WIFE; STATE OF CALIFOR- 7341 of Mortgages, page 271, which cov- absolutely debarred and foreclosed of and for 3 lots with Bulk Variances for lot depth scribed Amethyst’s music as “soulful of Chosen Freeholders Al Mirabella NIA; MARINA ASSOCIATES, ers Block 2, Lot 608 W02 (on tax from all right and equity of redemption on, and design waivers as to the road simmering sounds of the 80’s.” told The Leader and Times. A NEW JERSEY GENERAL search)(Lot 608 on tax sale Certificate) in in and to said lands and premises and 8. Bulk Variance: Article 11, The Land PARTNERSHIP D/B/A the City of Elizabeth. By assignment dated every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall Use Ordinance of the Town of Westfield The group, which performs regu- December 28, 2000, said tax sale certifi- PUBLIC NOTICE HARRAH’S MARINA HOTEL have an absolute and indefeasible inter- Ordinance: Section 11.08E.4, Cat- larly throughout central New Jersey, CASINO; SUMMIT MORT- cate was assigned to plaintiff, which as- est of inheritance in fee simple, to said egory: Lot Depth, Permitted/Required: began in high school and reunited THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD GAGE COMPANY N/K/A signment was recorded in the Union County lands and premises. Anything to the con- 120 feet, Proposed: 98.27 feet, 97.03 two decades later to play “a variety of BOARD OF EDUCATION BANK OF AMERICA; Clerk’s Office on June 27, 2001, in book trary notwithstanding, redemption shall be feet, 96.43 feet. UNION COUNY, NEW JERSEY RAQUEL PORRATA; 1238 of assignments, page 289. permitted up until the entry of final judg- 9. Design Waivers from Town Ordi- 80’s music, including Billy Idol, ALEXANDRA MELENDEZ; Said certificates, and its assignment, ment including the whole of the last date nance and R.S.I.S. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Prince and a slew of one-hit won- GREENWOOD TRUST COM- have been marked Exhibit P-1 on the part upon which judgment is entered; and Ordinance: Section 10.04F, Category: ders,” according to a program distrib- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed PANY; STATE OF NEW JER- of the plaintiff. More than two years have IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the Lot Access/Row Width, Required: 40 feet, uted at the concert. proposals will be received by the Scotch SEY; FORD MOTOR CREDIT elapsed since the sale of said lands by the addresses of the defendants are not Proposed: 30 feet. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, COMPANY; JOSHUA City of Elizabeth, and the lands have not known, a copy of this Order or Notice Ordinance: Section 10.05B.1, Cat- Amethyst entertained the crowd County of Union, New Jersey, for Lease NABOZNY; NEW CENTURY been redeemed from the tax sale; that thereof directed to such defendants shall egory: Paved Width, Required: 28 feet, with 80’s hits such as Rick Purchase Financing. FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.; plaintiff has produced before this court its be published in The Westfield Leader, a Proposed: 20 feet. Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl” and The official bid opening will be held at EAST VIDEO OF Certification showing that there is due on newspaper circulating in Union County, at Ordinance: Section 10.05B.1, Cat- Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ’69.” the Business Administrators Office of the WOODBRIDGE INC.; said tax sale certificate, together with sub- least one time, not less than ten days prior egory: Sidewalk, Required: one side, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- WATCHUNG SURGICAL AS- sequent taxes and interest, the sum of: to the date fixed for redemption by this Proposed: none. Refreshments were available tion, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, SOCIATES; CITY OF ELIZA- (a) $ 206.29, and Order; and Ordinance: Section 10.05F.2, Cat- from Famous Dave’s Barbeque and Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, on BETH DEFENDANT(S) (b) $2,827.57 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy egory: Cul-de-Sac radius, Required: 40 August 15, 2006 at 2:00 pm prevailing as of June 15, 2006; and of this Order or a Notice thereof be served feet, Proposed: 0 feet. the Good Humor ice cream truck. THIS MATTER being opened to the time, and will be opened and read imme- IT IS on this 20th day of July, 2006, upon the defendants, whose addresses An Application dated April 3, 2006 was The Union County Board of Cho- court by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, diately thereafter. ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the are known, by mailing to each of them filed by the Applicants, as well as an Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Profes- sen Freeholders and Department Bidders are required to comply with the amount required to redeem the premises such a copy or notice not later than ten Amended Application dated July 14, 2006. sional Corporation, Attorneys for Plaintiff, of Parks, Recreation and Facilities requirements of the Public Schools Con- referred to in the aforementioned tax sale days prior to the date fixed for redemption Waivers or exceptions will be sought for and it appearing that default has been tracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq., certificate is the sum of: of the lands and premises by this Order; certain site plan details which are set forth entered against the defendants, RICH- PUBLIC NOTICE P.L. 1975, C. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) and (a) $ 206.29, and and on the Application and such other site plan ARD A. GONZALEZ and PATRICIA E. with all other Federal Laws and New Jer- (b) $2,827.57, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy details or relief as may be appropriate. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD GONZALEZ his wife; STATE OF CALI- sey Statutes not specified herein. which includes the amount due on said of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- A copy of the application and docu- PLANNING BOARD FORNIA; MARINA ASSOCIATES, A NEW Bid Specifications can be obtained by tax sale certificate, subsequent taxes and lector of the City of Elizabeth, and that said ments are on file in the Administration JERSEY GENERAL PARTNERSHIP D/ contacting The Apris Group, Ltd., (908) interest as of June 15, 2006, together with Tax Collector of the City of Elizabeth cer- Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- B/A HARRAH’S MARINA HOTEL CA- 713-0900. Bids must be on the proposal costs duly taxed in the sum of $1,713.61. tify to this Court whether the premises Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF SINO; SUMMIT MORTGAGE COMPANY FANWOOD after public hearing on July form and in the manner designated in the In addition, the tax collector will add any were or were not redeemed from the 07090, and may be inspected during nor- n/k/a BANK OF AMERICA; RAQUEL bid specifications. No bid may be with- additional interest, additional taxes and/or plaintiff’s tax sale certificate in accordance mal business hours (8:30 A.M. to 4:30 26, 2006 granted two variances to Mr. PORRATA; ALEXANDRA MELENDEZ; drawn for a period ending thirty (30) days penalties that may become due and owing with the terms of this Order. P.M.) by all interested parties at least 10 Galakis to expand an existing single-fam- GREENWOOD TRUST COMPANY; ily home on property located at 150 North after the bid opening. Faxed bids will not as of the date that redemption occurs. An NEIL H. SHUSTER, P.J. CH. days prior to the hearing. In accordance STATE OF NEW JERSEY; FORD MO- be accepted. exact redemption amount must be ob- Respectfully recommended with the Americans With Disabilities Act, Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey being TOR CREDIT COMPANY; JOSHUA The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of tained from the municipal tax collector; R: 1:34-6 OFFICE OF FORECLOSURE any person that might require special needs Block 51, Lot 22.01. NABOZNY; NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL Documents pertaining to this applica- Education reserves the right to reject any and GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, should be in contact with the Planning SERVICES INC.; EAST VIDEO OF and all bids or to waive any informality in IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 5th MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL Board office during normal business hours tion are available for public inspection at WOODBRIDGE INC.; WATCHUNG SUR- the bidding if it is in the best interest of the day of September, 2006, between the A Professional Corporation so that their needs may be addressed Borough Hall during normal business GICAL ASSOCIATES; that the defendant, hours. Board of Education to do so. hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and Attorneys At Law (visually or hearing impaired, wheelchair CITY OF ELIZABETH, filed a Contesting By Order of Scotch Plains-Fanwood four o’clock in the afternoon, at the office of 660 New Road, Suite 1-A bound, etc.) Mr. Nicholoas S. Galakis Answer, which was resolved by Consent Board of Education the Tax Collector of the City of Elizabeth, Northfield, New Jersey 08225 LEIB, KRAUS, GRISPIN & ROTH 150 North Avenue Order Resolving Dispute Relating to Demo- Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Mr. Anthony Del Sordi, SBA/BS 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, New (609) 646-0222 Attorneys for Applicants lition Lien dated March 15, 2006; that 1 T - 8/3/06, The Times Fee: $16.83 1 T - 8/3/06, The Times Fee: $34.68 Jersey 07201, be and the same is hereby 1 T - 8/3/06, The Leader Fee: $145.86 1 T - 8/3/06, The Leader Fee: $59.16 Page 20 Thursday, August 3, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Seussical Proves That “A Person’s A Person, No Matter How Small” By CASSIE LO Summer Workshop band played a Seussical was “A person’s a person, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times rousing rendition of “On Broadway” no matter how small,” which was WF Artist John Russell Finds WESTFIELD – Area students par- along with other favorites. explored by characters struggling to ticipated in Seussical, based on the The ensemble, comprised of 40 accept themselves. Horton the el- works of Dr. Seuss, through the Westfield Summer Workshop students ephant was always lonely, and Westfield Summer Workshop The- dressed as monkeys, kangaroos and Gertrude McFuzz was a bird who Art By Working Day And Night ater at Edison Intermediate School. other Dr. Seuss animals, opened the could only grow one tail feather. By By MARYLOU MORANO commissioned by realtors and pre- the style of art found in plate etchings The play ran twice on both Wednes- play with “Oh The Thinks You Can the end, the characters found happi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sented to new homeowners as house from the Victorian era. He’d like to day, July 26 and Thursday, July 27. Think.” ness by spending time with their WESTFIELD – Many artists see warming presents. Portraits of chil- develop the style in a modern context Performers were in grades six to The 34 scenes feature fun and silly friends. their “day jobs” as stepping-stones dren and pets soon followed. celebrating it as an American art form. nine, and spent the past five weeks in songs sung by Dr. Seuss’ most be- “I enjoyed working on this play. I along the path that leads to the pursuit While some artists feel having to “I want to do some more ‘painterly’ a program called Workshop Theater loved characters including The Cat in love the Westfield Summer Work- of art full time. Westfield artist John work at a day job saps the strength pieces, [be] more expressive, and less to prepare for the musical. The pro- the Hat and Horton, played by Katie shop,” said Westfield resident Michael Russell, however, actually enjoys his they would rather reserve for art, Mr. concerned about technical detail,” he gram involved a five-week commit- Rembisz and Malcom Spurlock, re- Sherry, who assisted in the direction day job at an area construction com- Russell looks at the situation from a explained, adding that he would like ment from participants, who spent spectively. Brian Pollock (JoJo), of Seussical. pany, and sees it as a means of im- different perspective. For about five to be more concerned with light and five days a week from 8:30 a.m. to Emily McGurk (Gertrude McFuzz), The Westfield Summer Workshop proving his artistic ability. years he tried to support himself solely movement as a change of pace for his 12:30 p.m. in the Edison auditorium. Kelly Kapur (Mayzie), Mark Roberts celebrated its 35th anniversary this By day, Mr. Russell works as a on his art, but he was under a lot of own personal artistic growth. According to a brochure about the (Mayor) and Raquel Mendez summer. For more information about machinist. At work, the multi-media pressure to find a way to make enough Another art form Mr. Russell likes Workshop, students were given train- (Mayor’s Wife) performed other ex- the Westfield Summer Workshop, artist finds some of the professional money to become financially inde- to indulge in is pen and ink drawing. ing in “audition techniques, voice, ceptional solos. contact the main office at (908) 518- skills he needs to make him a better pendent. “I find pen and ink drawings to be dance, acting, speech, music prepa- A common theme throughout 1551. artist. “A lot of personal projects were very realistic,” he commented. “One ration, set design and all aspects of “As a machinist I am able to plan prioritized very low, and what I of the nice things about them is that musical production.” The Workshop jobs, as well as be precise,” he says. thought would sell was placed as a they market themselves.” Theater instructors are all either Mr. Russell and art go back a long very high priority,” he continued. Two of Mr. Russell’s pieces have Broadway, regionally or internation- way. When he was at Westfield High According to Mr. Russell, as he appeared on the covers of The ally trained. School, he attended a special week- worked in this manner, his art was Westfield Leader’s annual publica- Seussical director Juan Pineda end course at the Fashion Institute of becoming “a chore rather than a me- tion, This is Westfield. starred on Broadway in both Miss Technology (FIT) in New York City, dium of expression.” Mr. Russell recently participated Saigon and The King & I. He and for students who had been recom- Getting a full-time job changed in the Art Expo at the Jacob Javits producer Valerie Pineda, choreogra- mended by their art teachers. There, that. “I can support myself… but still Center in New York City, where he pher Irene Ulesky, production man- his classes in life drawing enabled have some energy left over to experi- sold two original drawings. ager Patricia Pineda and band direc- him to obtain a foundation in rudi- ment and try things with art I really Mr. Russell is currently accepting tor Janet Lyman worked with the stu- mentary elements of the art form. had no energy to do when I was commissions. Anyone who would like dents to ensure successful perfor- A graduate of Kean College with a cranking out commissioned portraits,” to discuss this with him can contact mances. Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, Mr. he explains. him at (732) 495-9009. Before the show, the Westfield Russell first entered the field of art by Mr. Russell’s focus has always been producing portraits of homes that were craftsmanship. He particularly likes Shakespeare’s Comedy Chrissy Hamway for The Westfield Leader and The Times OH THE THINKS YOU CAN THINK…Cast members of the Westfield Summer Workshop Theater’s presentation of Seussical, based on the works of Dr. Seuss, perform Of Errors Not a Mistake a song and dance number at Edison Intermediate School on Thursday, July 27. By RACHEL LEOPOLD Antipholus of Ephesus’s wife, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Adriana, mistakenly dines with WCP Announces Four WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- Antipholus of Syracuse and won- morial Library played Globe Theatre ders why he denies being her hus- for a night when The Shakespeare band. When Antipholus of Syracuse Shows for the New Season Theatre of New Jersey came to per- then falls in love with Adriana’s sis- form The Comedy of Errors on July ter, Luciana, Luciana is appalled by WESTFIELD – Westfield Com- hattan dinner party, where, in order to 26 at 7 p.m. her “brother-in-law’s” advances. munity Players (WCP) announced avoid a scandal, guests take turns Adapted to be about an hour in Further errors are made when itsfour-show line up for the 2006- impersonating the host who lies un- length and directed by Michael Antipholus of Syracuse is given a 2007 season. All shows open on Sat- conscious in an upstairs bedroom with Stewart Allen, William gold chain meant for Antipholus of urday nights and run Friday and Sat- a gun in his hand. Shakespeare’s originally five-act Ephesus, and the latter is arrested for urday evenings at 8 p.m. for three or Westfield Community Players, play was performed by The Next refusing to pay. The Dromios then four weekends, making it easy to founded in 1934, is one of the oldest Stage Ensemble. The cast of 11 become involved – Dromio of have a local night out to experience continuously operating community brought the work to life with a simple Ephesus is sent to fetch bail money live theater. theaters in the state of New Jersey and stage and several actors taking on for his master but accidentally gives The first show of the upcoming has brought to life more than 200 “Chinese New Year 2000,” John Russell multiple roles. it to the wrong Antipholus. season is the Ivan Menchell comedy, comedies, dramas and musicals in The Comedy of Errors tells the Extremely impressive is “The Cemetery Club,” opening Octo- its150-seat theater in Westfield. With story of Egeon, a merchant searching Shakespeare’s deft use of language; ber 7 and continuing until October four productions for the upcoming for one of his twin sons and wife, who often, the character’s lines rhymed 28. Three women share tea and friend- season, it continues to be part of the were lost in a shipwreck when the with each other’s. A dizzying whirl- ship as they visit their husbands’ cultural scene in Union County. boys were babies. wind of rhyme was created as the graves together. The humor arises The twins, Antipholus of Ephesus actors delivered their lines with agil- when the trio’s relationship is af- Elizabethtown Gas Co. and Antipholus of Syracuse – who ity. fected by a chance encounter with a Displays Teen Artwork happen to have twin servants, Dromio The audience, which ranged widower whose romance blossoms at of Ephesus and Dromio of Syracuse – greatly in age, laughed frequently at the cemetery. WESTFIELD – The Elizabethtown have never met and do not know they the sometimes slapstick comedy, The drama “Angel Street” by Gas Company, located at Liberty Hall are both in the same city, Ephesus. especially at the goofy mannerisms Patrick Hamilton opens January 6 Center, 1085 Morris Avenue, Union, Hilarity ensues when the dupli- of both Dromios. and continues through January 20. is hosting the Teen Arts 2006 Touring cates cause confusion for their friends Particularly funny was, after an Beneath the façade of 19th century Exhibit through August 22, the Union and loved ones. hour of mix-ups and complex, twist- London respectability, a sinister hus- County Board of Chosen Freeholders ing plotlines, the characters’ realiza- band slowly tortures his wife to in- announced. tion of what happened. The collec- sanity, all under the guise of kind- The exhibit consists of 57 pieces of WF Rec. Dept. Presents tive “Ohhh!” that is uttered is the ness. A helpful and patient inspector art selected from over 600 visual art definition of understatement. from Scotland Yard helps the wife, works shown at the 2006 Union Final Concert of Season Leslie Mortimer, the head of adult while together they conspire to trap County Teen Arts Festival held in WESTFIELD – The Westfield services at the library, said, “[The the husband, accused of committing March at Union County College. The Recreation Department and North show] went great; the attendance a fowl crime some 15 years ago in the annual event is coordinated by the Fork Bank will present a final rock n’ spoke for itself…everyone said they same house. Union County Division of Cultural roll concert of the season on Mon- really enjoyed it.” James Goldman’s dramatic com- and Heritage Affairs in the Depart- day, August 7. The Next Stage Ensemble, which edy “The Lion in Winter” is about ment of Economic Development and The David Aaron Jazz Band will has come to the Westfield Memorial royal bloodlines and securing is hosted by Union County College. perform at Tamaques Park at 7 p.m. Library for five years, performs two England’s future. Running March 3 Three students from Scotch Plains, “The Chinese Market on Mott Street,” John Russell The band will play live jazz from the shows in repertory this summer; The through March 24, England’s Henry Ernst Labady and Joseph Foster of 1940s “swing” era. North Fork Bank Comedy of Errors and The Tempest II, Eleanor of Aquitane and their Union County Vo-Tech and Angel and the Recreation Department in- are performed all over New Jersey. sons spend Christmas trying to out- Diaz of Hillcrest Academy, have art- Westfield’s Andrea Ewald vite all Westfield residents, friends The group will return to the library wit each other while granting con- work in the show. Two Westfield resi- and neighbors to come out for an August 9 at 7 p.m. to perform The cessions to secure their own future dents and Edison Intermediate school evening of “A concert Under the Tempest. and prevent a civil war. Benefits Di- students Melissa Littman and Jessica Showcases Photography Stars.” The Westfield Memorial Library rector Letty Hudak noted that the Margolies are also participating. WESTFIELD – Westfield resident A lot of her work is abstract, and Those attending should bring has several other adult programs March 9 and March 16 performances “We are delighted to see so many Andrea Ewald is one of 29 photogra- she loves to take the abstraction to a chairs and blankets for a night of scheduled for the coming months, are still available for sale to sponsor- students taking part in the Teen Arts phers of the New Jersey Photography point where the photographed object family fun. This is the second sum- including screenings of award-win- ing organizations as benefits. Inter- Program,” said Freeholder Vice Chair Forum whose work will be exhibited is no longer recognizable, and the mer concert this season that the Rec- ning films from the Sundance Film ested groups can call (908) 232-9568 Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison to the at the Visual Arts Center of New resulting photo is all about color, reation Department has offered in Festival, an antiques appraisal pro- for details. Union County Cultural and Heritage Jersey in Summit from August 1 to shape and texture. Andrea previously sponsorship with North Fork Bank. gram, music programs and an opera The last show of the season, run- Programs Advisory Board. “The art- 31. exhibited her work at the Watchung Recreation Department Assistant program in October. ning May 8 through May 22, is “Ru- work is exceptional and having the The “Summer Show” showcases Arts Center, the Children’s Special- Director Dee MacKay started the The Shakespeare Theatre of New mors’ by the comedic genius Neil exhibit travel allows the entire com- the tremendous variety in style and ized Hospital in Mountainside and Concert Under the Stars promotion Jersey is the state’s only professional Simon. The setting is an elegant Man- munity to view it.” photographic technique of the group’s the New Providence Memorial Li- in 2005. Performances over the last theatre company dedicated to members, who come from all areas of brary. two years have included The Capris, Shakespeare’s and other classic mas- the New Jersey. The New Jersey Photography Fo- The Classics and, finally, the David terworks. It was named the Regional An opening reception with refresh- rum is a not for profit group that Aaron Jazz Band – all of which have Theatre of the Year in 2002 by The ments will be held on Friday, August Nancy J. Ori of Berkeley Heights, been sponsored events. Star-Ledger. To learn more about 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 68 Elm Street in and Michael Creem of Summit started For further information, contact The Shakespeare Theatre and the Summit, NJ 07901. Gallery Hours in 1995 as an opportunity for profes- the Recreation Department at (908) Next Stage Ensemble, visit are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to sional photographers, photo educa- 789-4080. njshakespeare.org. 5p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, tors and serious amateurs to meet and 10a.m. to 4p.m. discuss their work, share expertise, A native of Germany, Ms. Ewald, advance skills and explore exhibit Mustang Sally Plays Free who holds a degree in English lin- possibilities within the fine art com- guistics, has lived in Westfield for the munity. past five and a half years. Her interest The group has grown over the years Concert in Echo Lake Park in photography goes back a long time, to become the largest and most recog- AREA – The Union County Sum- country music in Echo Lake Park.” but she did not “get serious” about nized group of fine art exhibiting mer Arts Festival concert series con- The Union County Information Van doing something with her talent until photographers in the state. tinues on Wednesday, August 9 with will also be at the concert site with last summer. For more information about the a performance by the Nashville-based, representatives from the Rutgers Co- “What attracts me most of all Summit show and about the Forum female group, Mustang Sally. The operative Extension available to an- SWINGADELIC JAZZ…Swingadelic (known as the New York Metro area’s when looking at the world in gen- contact Nancy Ori at (908) 790-8820 Union County Board of Chosen Free- swer questions and offer information greatest “little big band”) will be performing at the 10th anniversary of Sweet eral and when photographing in or [email protected]. You can holders, led by Chairman Alexander about important services for Union Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival in Westfield on August 8. particular is color and light,” An- also visit the Forum online at http:// Mirabella, invites the public to attend County residents. drea said. www.njphotoforum.com. this free concert, which begins at The other free concerts in the Sum- 7:30 p.m. in Echo Lake Park. mer Arts Festival series include: Mustang Sally is a popular attrac- August 16 – The Nerds (Jersey The Westfield Recreation Department tion at Union County’s Summer Arts Shore party band); Festival each year. The group of seven August 23 – Ed Palermo Big Band and talented women draws from diverse with Rob Paparozzi, sponsored by North Fork Bank backgrounds and musical influences Schering-Plough Corp.; to play country music and Southern August 30 – The Party Dolls, spon- present rock with a contemporary feel and sored by ConocoPhillips-Bayway Re- traditional roots. Mustang Sally has finery. ROCK N’ ROLL SUMMER ‘06 performed in concert at rodeos, fairs In case of rain, concerts will be OUR FINALE: and festivals nationwide and in Eu- held at the air-conditioned audito- Monday, August 7th, 7PM at Tamaques Park rope, and has opened for high-profile rium at Cranford High School, on singers such as George Jones, Lee West End Place off Springfield Av- Ann Rimes, Mark Chestnut, Aaron enue in Cranford at 7:30 p.m. For up- Tippin, the Confederate Railroad and to-date concert/rain information call others. the Parks and Recreation hotline at The David Aaron Swing Band will be performing a jazz concert from Freeholder Chairman Mirabella (908) 352-8410 after 3:00 p.m. on the the 1940’s era. The Westfield Recreation Department, in sponsorship encourages residents to “bring the day of the concert. with North Fork Bank, extends an invitation to our Westfield entire family, pack a picnic basket, For more information call the Union Carolyn DiProspero for The Westfield Leader and The Times residents, friends and neighbors to HOLD THE DATE – and join us bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on County Department of Parks, Recre- SING, SING, SING…Members of the Alfred Patterson Trio beat the heat during for our “concert in the park” finale. Bring along your chairs and blankets! and enjoy and evening of energetic ation and Facilities at (908) 527-4900. their performance at Lord and Taylor on Tuesday, July 18. The trio was part of the store’s Advance Notice program to premiere Lord and Taylor’s new fall styles.