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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 26, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS BOE Okays $714,543 Budget Reduction; Spending Plan Trimmed to $65.3 Million By ED COONEY broad spectrum of areas. Board mem- the first grade level. 25 students, school officials said. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ber and Finance Committee Chair- The district’s class size policy for policy also states that “the lower range WESTFIELD — The Board of Edu- man Richard Solomon said, “We did the elementary level states that all should be in the primary grades,” cation (BOE) unanimously approved a not want to cut existing programs.” classes should be in the range of 18 to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 reduction in the amount of $714,543 to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wil- the 2005-2006 school budget at its liam Foley added, “We have attempted meeting Wednesday, May 18. to spread the cuts across different Savings on the budget, which was programs and grade levels.” defeated in a local election on April Dr. Foley then launched into a de- Officials to Participate 19, will amount to approximately $70 tailed explanation of the various cuts per household. The revised operating in the budget. budget of $65,331,148 represents an The most significant portion of the In Tax Reform Forum increase of 3.86 percent over the 2004- cuts, approximately $202,852, will David B. Riggs for The Westfield Leader By BETSEY BURGDORF will participate in the panels. The 2005 budget. The original budget rep- come from not filling vacancies left Specially Written for The Westfield Leader WESTFIELD PARADE GRAND MARSHAL…Major (retired) Salvatore public is invited to submit comments Cuoco will be Westfield’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal. Cuoco resented an increase of 4.85 percent. by the retirements of two elementary AREA – State, county, municipal The board’s approval came one school teachers. This decision sparked to the newspaper prior to the event. served in World War II and the Korean War and is a member of the Veterans and school officials have agreed to All media groups are invited and of Foreign Wars. night after the Westfield Town Coun- the ire of a number of parents in the meet in a public forum to openly cil approved a resolution suggesting community, who attended the meet- welcome. In order to cover the broad discuss the issue of property tax re- subject with the many participants, the FRANK CHUPKO, JR. GRAND MARSHAL FOR SP-F the reduction. ing in force. Most parents were con- form in New Jersey. The forum and Cuts in the budget came from a cerned about the rising class sizes at forum will be comprised of four 30- TV production by The Westfield minute segments with panelist divided Leader and The Scotch Plains- into smaller, but diverse groups. Fanwood Times, in conjunction with The forum will focus on the issue Sal Cuoco Serving TV34, will be held at the Scotch of property tax reform and is not Plains Municipal Building located at intended to be political campaigning 430 Park Avenue on Sunday, June 5, event. The objective is to bring local As Grand Marshal beginning at 3 p.m. leaders and state representatives to- The public is invited to join in by By DON WILLIAMS was a day full of sunken ships. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and DAVID B. RIGGS being part of the audience. They will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Pearl of the Orient was completely have an opportunity to voice their Boro Resident Will destroyed and damaged.” opinions to The Leader and The Times AREA — The Westfield and After nearly three years of serv- at the conclusion of the taping. Be Sentenced for Scotch Plains-Fanwood area will ing in the Philippines, Mr. Cuoco Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks hold several events on Monday in was reassigned in September of 1946 initiated the idea with his challenge observance of Memorial Day. Both to the 24th Division in Kokura, to state leaders two weeks ago. Real Estate Fraud Westfield and Scotch Plains- Kyrishu, Japan. He returned to Fort Plans are to air the discussion over By DAVID RIGGS Fanwood will hold Benning in 1948 as a the next several weeks on local TV Specially written for The Westfield Leader parades. First Lieutenant to at- stations, CN8 and on the Internet at MOUNTAINSIDE -- Borough In Westfield, the pa- tend the Advance In- www.goleader.com. Details are cur- resident Paul LoPapa, 58, pleaded rade will start at 9 See article on fantry School. With rently being finalized, and it is not yet guilty on May 3rd in the Bergen a.m. with an opening Westfield Parade this advanced train- ceremony at the known whether a live broadcast of County courthouse to multiple On Page 7 ing, Mr. Cuoco went the panel discussion will occur. charges involving insurance and mort- Monument to Veterans to Trieste, Italy as a Photo by Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader of World War I at the ONE FINE FISH…Westfield Police Detective Lisa Perrotta gathers around young A moderator will direct questions gage fraud in Saddle River, law en- platoon leader of the participants in the annual fishing derby held on Saturday at Mindowaskin Park. and focus discussion of the partici- forcement authorities reported last plaza at East Broad 351st Infantry. By this time, Mr. The event is sponsored by the Westfield Policemen’s Benevolent Local No. 90. pants. Elected officials and reporters week. Street and North Avenue, with World Cuoco had transferred four times, Mr. LoPapa faces up to 33 years in War II and Korean War veteran but he said he did not mind the prison and a fine of up to $110,000 Salvatore Cuoco serving as parade moving. Planning Bd. Approves Age-Restricted when he sentenced before State Su- grand marshal. “You got used to it,” Mr. Cuoco perior Court Judge William C. Scotch Plains and Fanwood will said. “I moved every three years; it Meehan on June 17. The Office of the hold a parade starting at 10:45 a.m. was part of army life.” Attorney General—Division of at the Scotch Plains Municipal His service in Trieste enabled Housing Development for Prospect St. Criminal Justice is handling the pros- Building. It will proceed along Park Mr. Cuoco to rise to the rank of Town resident Bob Cagnassola ech- ecution. and Martine Avenues and end at Captain. Mr. Cuoco’s World War II By KIMBERLY BROADWELL an entrance and exit of Prospect Street. LaGrande Park in Fanwood. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader James Ward of Ward & O’Donnell oed Mr. Rorden’s sentiments adding The charges included theft by de- duty was complete after 1948 and WESTFIELD — The town plan- that he had seen the project from its ception, falsifying records and forg- parade is themed “Welcome Home he took a leave of absence to marry board members that he was planning – A Salute to Vietnam Veterans,” ning board unanimously voted last to use only brick with cut stone bands inception and that it “deserves our ery. These charges stem from a real Westfield native Nancy Chiafaro. Thursday evening to approve a 35- support.” estate scam that Mr. LoPapa used with veteran Frank Chupko, Jr. act- Although Mr. Cuoco was on leave, on the building, which was in con- ing as parade grand marshal. unit age restricted building on the trast to his original plan. He also Sharon Stockwell of Nelson Place from November 1, 1995 through Feb- he remained in Italy for its beauty. former Prospect Street site of Statis- also stated that she was in support of ruary 1, 1996. During this time, he As a longtime participant in the Mr. Cuoco’s leave ended in 1953 testified that he was planning to use Westfield Memorial Day Parade, tical Research. composite slate on the roof. the Ward project, noting that she purchased residential real estate in when he returned to the states on The applicants, Ward & O’Donnell thought it was a “winning” situation Saddle River through Castle Rock Major (ret.) Cuoco has been named assignment at Fort Jackson in South Acting Board Chairman Robert this year’s parade grand marshal. Development Company, are planning Newell thanked Mr. Ward for his for all involved. She said it was not Real Estate. Then, under the ficti- Carolina. In 1955, however, he was to build a four-story building, includ- only a win for the developer and the tious name of ‘Joseph Georges,’ Mr. This is the first time in Mr. Cuoco’s once again required to leave the U.S. changes stating “it will improve the many years of involvement with ing a parking garage, for people who project aesthetically for our town.” neighborhood, but that it would “ben- LoPapa fraudulently obtained $4.9 to serve in the Korean War. Mr. Cuoco are over the age of 55. efit the town by increasing the tax million by claiming that ‘Georges’ the parade that he has received this worked as a training advisor to a Residents speaking in favor of the prestigious honor. It was noted from the board’s previ- project included Warren Rorden of revenue base through property taxes wished to buy the property from him, Korean army unit on the island of ous meeting that the units would range by $500,000 to $600,000.” officials said. A member of the Westfield Vet- Cecedo, while his wife and two chil- Jefferson Avenue, who stated that the erans of Foreign Wars Post No. from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet in size present Statistical Research building She said that currently the taxes Castle Rock Real Estate is a real dren remained in South Carolina. and would house a master bedroom, paid from that property equal $28,000. estate partnership controlled by Mr. 11467, Mr. Cuoco did an extensive The constant moving continued “has been an eye sore for many years.” tour of duty during World War II an extra bedroom and would all in- Mr. Rorden added that he was in- Ms. Stockwell noted that the increased LoPapa, whose internal connections even after Mr. Cuoco completed clude washer/dryer hook-ups. The taxes would benefit the schools of to the company allowed him to fund and then went on to serve as a his assignment in Korea in 1957. terested in living in the building him- military advisor in the Korean War. building itself would offer a first floor self as he is a lifelong resident of Westfield, while not increasing en- a fake purchase. Mr. LoPapa pock- From 1957 to 1964, Mr. Cuoco and community room, two courtyards, two rollment, as the project was a “senior eted $4.9 million from Castle Rock Born and raised in Passaic, Mr. his family moved three more times. Westfield and does not want to take Cuoco graduated from Passaic High elevators and a ventilated garage with care of a big home anymore. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Real Estate. In order to finance the While the family’s first two stops “purchase,” Mr. LoPapa convinced a School in 1939 and then attended the were in the U.S., their final destina- mortgage lender to forward $3.35 Aero Tech Institute in Glendale, Calf. tion was Verona, Italy. million into the Bergen County prop- Mr. Cuoco found a job with Douglas In Italy, Mr. Cuoco was an assis- BOE Remains Committed to GL; erty for ‘Georges.’ Aircraft in Santa Monica, Calf., but tant of the 163rd Military Intelli- Officials said Mr. LoPapa’s actions with America at war, he enlisted in the gence Battalion. were not discovered as fraudulent U.S. Army Air Corps. As a member of this battalion, he Knodel Disputes Half School Days until Joseph Luccarelli and Nicole D. “All of my friends, including my was promoted from Captain to Major. Rizzolo of the Division of Criminal three older brothers, were in the Mr. Cuoco retired from the Army in By BETSEY BURGDORF past few years, the board has added Justice’s Office of Insurance Fraud service,” Mr. Cuoco said, explain- 1964 and began his work as a consult- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Heights. He made it clear that the BOE was not considering sending these early dismissal dates after the Prosecutor and Detective Sergeant ing why he enlisted. “I came from a ant for Metropolitan Life Insurance. MOUNTAINSIDE –Board of Edu- Mountainside high school students calendar has been approved. She sug- Brian Giannini of the New Jersey very patriotic family.” He worked with Metropolitan Life cation President John Perrin an- anywhere else but Governor gested adding these dates to the origi- State Police conducted an investiga- Upon completion of basic training Insurance for 18 years before retiring nounced Tuesday night that the board Livingston (GL) High School. nal calendar. tion in 2000. in 1943, Mr. Cuoco enrolled in Of- to Westfield. After living in Westfield is reviewing language of the send/ “The board is interested in its en- “If it’s his (Dr. O’Malley’s) belief The State Grand Jury indicted Mr. ficer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort for over 35 years, Mr. and Mrs. Cuoco receive agreement with Berkeley tirety in sending students to GL,” Mr. this should happen, then it should be LoPapa on October 25, 2000 follow- Benning in Georgia. When he gradu- now reside in Scotch Plains. Perrin said. “We are making progress. updated,” Vice President MaryBeth ing an extensive investigation on all ated from OCS, he was named a Mr. Cuoco said he feels extremely Area Memorial Day The board has every intention of re- Schaumberg added. of his fraudulent dealings. Second Lieutenant and sent to the honored and privileged to be this Events Announced newing its contract with Governor “I am voting no. I don’t approve of Officials said the investigation also Philippine Islands to train Philippine year’s Memorial Day Parade’s these one o’clock days. I think it’s a showed that Mr. LoPapa lured a mort- soldiers. grand marshal. Much of his imme- Surrounding municipalities will hold Livingston.” Dr. Richard O’Malley presided over waste,” Mrs. Knodel concluded. The gage lender into financing the prop- Mr. Cuoco described the journey diate family will also participate in ceremonies this Memorial Day to honor to the Philippines, saying: “I was the parade, including his son, John, local veterans killed in the line of duty. his first BOE meeting in the capacity remainder of the board approved the erty through a worthless $3.9 million of Chief School Administrator (CSA). changes. promissory note and an alleged $1 sea-sick for about 16 days of our trip who recently returned from a tour These ceremonies are as follows: there. The day we arrived in Manila Cranford – The Cranford Memorial “I was well received and I enjoyed Dr. O’Malley announced that a PDF million in cash. Mr. LoPapa claimed CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Day Parade starts at 9 a.m. at the Commu- my first two days in the district,” Dr. (printer description file) of the agenda he received the money from ‘Georges’ nity Center, 220 Walnut Avenue. For O’Malley said. “I look forward to could be downloaded from as part of the sale of his residential more information call (908) 709-2783. meeting more people.” www.mountainsideschools.org so real estate. The mortgage lender be- Clark – The township parade starts at Dr. O’Malley reminded parents that that those watching at home could lieved LoPapa’s story and accepted 9:30 a.m., followed by services at Arthur schools would be closed on Friday, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the worthless promissory note. L. Johnson High School. For more infor- May 27, and Monday, May 30 in Mr. LoPapa was also indicted on a mation call (732) 388-3600. observance of Memorial Day. false inflation of a homeowner’s in- Garwood – The Knights of Columbus, A heated discussion ensued when Submit Your Items surance claim, which took place be- Garwood Fire Department and Bay Leaf the BOE approved revisions to the Early For Next Week tween April of 1996 and January of Post No. 6807 Ladies Auxiliary will take 1997. He made an insurance claim of 2004-2005 school district calendar. Editor’s Note: Due to the up- part in a noon candle lighting service at The board approved a 1 p.m. dismal $33,400 for artwork that was ruined the Msgr. John M. Walsh Knights of coming Memorial Day holiday, by a leaky roof. The investigation time on Tuesday, June 21, Wednes- please submit your items desired Columbus Council No. 5437, located at day, June 22, and Thursday, June 23. discovered that this supposed artwork 37 South Avenue. For more information, for publication in next Thursday’s had never existed. call Anne Leonard at (908) 789-0670. “I have a question,” Board member edition by Friday, May 27, to as- Pat Knodel said. “Why? Why a 1 p.m. The indictment stated that Mr. Mountainside - Boy Scouts and the sist our staff in working around LoPapa had evaded his income taxes borough’s VFW are participating in the dismissal.” the shortened preparation time. Westfield parade, followed by a noon Dr. O’Malley stated that teachers from 1996 to 1998. After the indict- Thank you for using ment on these numerous counts, he memorial ceremony at Constitution Plaza have a “tremendous amount of paper [email protected]. for the VFW. For more information call work” they need to accomplish in a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 timely manner. “I think it’s an appro- (908) 232-2400. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Springfield – The township’s Memo- priate time to do this.” PAGE INDEX SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD PARADE GRAND MARSHAL… Third rial Day ceremony starts at 11 a.m., fol- Mrs. Knodel questioned why the Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 20 Real Estate .... 11-19 Class Petty Officer Rescue Air Crewman (retired) Frank Chupko, left, shares lowed by a parade to Veterans Park. For original calendar wasn’t drafted with Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8 Classifieds...... 18 his experiences in Vietnam with Don Williams. more information call (973) 912-2200. these three dismissals included. The Community ... 6-7,9 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, May 26, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Garwood Announces List Of Upcoming Events By ANNA GITHENS Mr. Guarriello said that this would Specially Written for The Westfield Leader require approval from the Department of GARWOOD- During the Tuesday Environmental Protection (DEP) and the night workshop session of the mayor and most they would approve originally on council, Mayor Dennis McCarthy noted the application was 150 feet, even though several upcoming local events. it is a 175-foot area. First, the Cranford Memorial Day Pa- There is currently one block of riprap rade will commence at 8:30 a.m. on Mon- on one side of the park. Mr. Guarriello day, May 30. Following the parade, believes that they had decided on the Garwood’s Knights of Columbus candle riprap because it was cheaper than ga- lighting ceremony will take place at noon. bions (free-draining walls constructed by Friday, June 3, is the Annual New filling large baskets with broken stone), Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run for and they cannot go to the DEP to change Special Olympics. Anyone who would it if it cannot be funded. like to make a donation should call Bor- He suggested having a meeting with Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader ough Clerk Christina Ariemma at (908) Community Development and the De- CASTING THEIR LINES…Families gathered on Saturday at the annual fishing Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader 789-0710. partment of public works before drawing derby sponsored by the Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 90, WHAT MEANING DO SIGNS HAVE?…Refuse is shown dumped outside of the On Saturday, June 4, Garwood parents up an application. which is held in Mindowaskin Park. The pond was stocked with fish and prizes Westfield Recycling Center in front of a sign that asks residents not to dump will “draw the line” at the Annual Sub- During the meeting’s regular session were awarded for every fish caught. outside the gates. stance Abuse Awareness program which the borough adopted an ordinance, which will take place at the Garwood Little makes amendments to certain authoriza- League Field located at the corner of tions for the purchase of new equipment Veteran Sal Cuoco Serving Myrtle Avenue and Oak Street. for the Department of Public Works BOE Member Pat Knodel On Thursday, June 16, at 3:30 p.m. (DPW) and new bleachers for the Comcast will sponsor a Drive, Chip and Garwood Youth Baseball Field. Putt Contest for children ages seven to 14 The ordinance also includes the pur- As Westfield Grand Marshal Disputes Half School Days at Galloping Hill Golf Club in Union. chase of new protective equipment for the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Lastly, if you would like to attend the Garwood Fire Department, breath testing of duty in Iraq with the Marines. Mr. Chupko was called back to active “follow along.” windows are in the scope of work to be done Eighth Grade Graduation on Monday, equipment for the police department and Due to Mr. Cuoco’s strong per- duty in October 1971 on the USS Constella- Mr. Perrin reported that the BOE would at Deerfield. June 20, you need to RSVP to the school the replacement of various sidewalks and sonal ties to military service, he feels tion, where he continued to rescue men be meeting with Paul Otto Construction Co. Ms. Jakositz questioned why residents or call Ms. Ariemma. curbs in the borough. It also includes very strongly about the meaning of from helicopters for another four months. and Joel Musial, the architect involved in were returned $84 from the dissolution During the public portion of the meet- appropriating matching funds for the Memorial Day. He recalls his surprise at being called back the construction at Beechwood School to fund. Instead, she suggested the money ing, Anne Leonard of Myrtle Avenue said Union County Trust Fund through the “Memorial Day is a day to remember to the front: “I was told by the officers “determine if we are going to reinsulated.” should have been applied to the repair of the she noticed the lampposts are up in “Kids Recreation Trust Fund” Grant Pro- those who gave their lives for freedom and around me, ‘You’re not going back; we An engineer from Joel Musial’s office windows. Kennedy Plaza, but she is concerned about gram. democracy,” he said. “We must remember need you here,’ but one day a commanding told the board that the exterior insulation on According to the board, when the the lack of lampposts in front of Indepen- During his Industrial and Commercial what happened before so that it never hap- officer showed up and asked me, ‘Hey the rooftop unit found to be the cause of the deregionalization happened 10 years ago, it dence Bank. report, Council President Walter Tucker pens again. The younger generations should Chupko, are you packed yet?’ ” odor plaguing the school for months “was was sold to the community as a way for “They were waiting for public service congratulated the following Mother’s Day also be thankful for what we have, because For his ability to think on his feet in a overkill.” them to receive a tax break. It was the to deliver the lamp-post but now we ought essay contest winners: first place, Joshua many gave their lives to preserve what we rescue where a pilot had to eject on a “I would like to have a meeting to finally catalyst behind the send/receive agreement to inquire about it,” said Ms. Leonard. Law, second place, Lindsey Kertzman have today.” landing, Mr. Chupko was awarded the Navy put it to rest what to do,” Mr. Perrin said. A with GL. Mayor McCarthy assured her they and third place, Nicole Nardone. Honor- Third Class Petty Officer Rescue Air Commendation Medal. He also received meeting has been tentatively set for the “This is the first time that taxpayers in would check into it. able Mention went to Ryan Ledger. Crewman (ret.) Frank Chupko, Jr. has been the Air Gallantry Medal from the South beginning of June. Mountainside got money back,” Board Borough Engineer Donald Guarriello Councilman Tucker also noted that a resident of Scotch Plains since he was four Vietnamese government. At the public participation portion of the member Carmine Venes stated. “We made informed the governing body that he has Garwood now has a florist in town; “Little years old. After serving two tours in Viet- Mr. Chupko served on the Scotch Plains- meeting, Barbara Henderzak addressed the a commitment to the community and we started work on the 2005 Department Of Flowers by Joe.” The grand opening of nam working as a “swimmer” in a Navy Fanwood Memorial Day Parade committee board on the position of assistant principal/ would like to keep our word.” Transportation Grant Projects. “Pastrami King” will be in June. helicopter rescuing airmen from the waters from 1980 to 1990, and is a member of a long curriculum coordinator the board is seeking Mr. Guarriello said he spoke to a con- Mayor McCarthy thanked New Jersey off the coast of Vietnam, Mr. Chupko re- list of veterans’ organizations. He is especially to fill. She questioned the BOE on whether Keith Zemsky Lauded tractor who is going to look at the Garwood Transit for installing a new shelter at the turned home to Scotch Plains, where he fond of the time he spends with the veterans at or not there would be a committee put Brook project and will be getting a price Garwood train station on the westbound side. served as an active leader in the VFW on the Lyons Veterans Administration hospital. together to help with the search. For Leadership at F&M for implementing gabions or grouted In addition, Clinton H. Dicksen, Su- both local and county levels. “There are guys there with Post Trau- “I definitely think, actually I know there WESTFIELD – Keith Zemsky of riprap, a permanent cover of rock used to perintendent of the DPW, has announced Mr. Chupko is a graduate of Scotch matic Stress Disorder who often get vivid will be an extensive process involved, “Dr. Westfield, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael stabilize stream banks, to improve the his resignation. He has accepted a similar Plains-Fanwood High School and holds a flashbacks,” said Mr. Chupko. “We often O’Malley said. He stated that parents, teach- Zemsky, was recognized as a member of area. position in Fanwood. degree in economics and business from go in and tell jokes and get the guys telling ers and administrators would be involved in the Spalding Leadership Program at Mayor McCarthy inquired, “What do The governing body thanked him for Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. jokes to lighten things up.” the search. “We will solicit some people Franklin & Marshall (F&M) College in you think the feasibility would be in go- his work and dedication and noted the After graduating from college in 1967, He plays bingo with wheelchair-bound who want to be involved,” Dr. O’Malley Lancaster, Pa. ing back to Community Development to positive difference his service to the Bor- Mr. Chupko joined the Navy as an aviation veterans in Menlo Park. Mr. Chupko is concluded. The program encourages F&M stu- use gabions?” ough of Garwood has made. electronics technician. He later volunteered active in his hometown, running a real Resident Cathy Jakositz addressed the dents to develop leadership skills, to ob- to join a helicopter rescue unit, and was estate business and playing in the Saint BOE on the issue of the windows at Deerfield serve in action community leaders work- stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany Bartholomew Oldtimers Softball League. School stating that she feels they need to be ing in the public sector, to assume a in May 1970. This year’s Scotch Plains Memorial replaced. meaningful leadership role related to the “I never really liked electronics,” said Mr. Day Parade is themed as a salute to Viet- “One side is bad, but when you consider services being rendered by those commu- Chupko. “Working on helicopter rescue was nam era veterans, with Mr. Chupko as they have been neglected for many years,” nity leaders, and to engage in significant an important job, with crash landings off of marshal. Mr. Chupko will be starting the Mrs. Knodel said. “But the one thing is they acts of public service in the Lancaster the carriers and pilots getting shot down and festivities on Monday with a short ad- don’t leak.” community. parachuting over the water to avoid getting dress. He stressed the importance of hold- The board responded saying that the Keith, a freshman at F&M, is a 2004 captured. I had to get them away from their ing Memorial Day ceremonies and keep- graduate of Westfield High School. parachutes and back to safety.” ing the holiday from becoming too com- After eight months of active duty in mercial: “Memorial Day is the time of the Tyler Patla of WF Ends Vietnam, Mr. Chupko worked away from year when we honor those who have died Indictment the front, training “green” men on helicop- in the service of our country. It is a solemn ter rescue techniques. day, not a day for sales.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sophomore Yr. Studies was arraigned at Bergen County Supe- WESTFIELD – Tyler Patla of Westfield, rior Court before Judge Meehan, to whom the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Patla, he pleaded guilty on all charges in the completed his sophomore year at Duke Age-Restricted Development State Grand Jury indictment. University in Durham, NC with a 4.0 cumu- Mr. LoPapa admitted that in the months lative average, maintaining his status on the prior to the indictment in 2000, he mis- “Dean’s List with Distinction.” Approved by Planning Board Majoring in physics and economics, represented himself as a real estate inves- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tor and mortgage broker and stole over Tyler also participates in club baseball, $29,200 in loan application fees from two golf and racquetball, and is in the tap Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader housing” project. ing Michael Zemsky, owner of Newpointe “clients,” officials said. dance troupe, “On Tap.” EGGS OVER POLITICS… Republican gubernatorial candidate and Morris Ms. Stockwell also noted that when the Realty of Westfield, and Mr. Joseph Even though the indictment took place Tyler tutored inner city middle school County Freeholder, John Murphy, completed a tour of Union County this past building was running as the Statistical Murray, an attorney representing Herbert in 2000, it took until earlier this month to students with his fraternity, Delta Kappa Monday. His trip included stops at the Westfield train station, the Scotchwood Research business, there were approxi- Wright of Benefit Service Company on bring Mr. LoPapa to arraignment because Epsilon, and spent fall break in rural diner (pictured), and the Windsor Diner in Clark. mately 100 to 200 employees driving in Prospect Street, located next to the pro- of medical excuses. North Carolina repairing homes devas- an out of the building 18 out of 24 hours posed condominium, both spoke in oppo- According to John Haggerty of the tated by the hurricanes. daily, during three different shifts. She sition to the project. Division of Criminal Justice, Mr. LoPapa He placed second in his division in stated that 35-unit complex would have Ms. Cascone stated that her client was used stalling tactics by claiming that he men’s doubles at the 2005 USA Intercol- Board of Education Approves much less traffic and would be a “lower not in favor of the project because of what was ill and unable to come to court over legiate National Racquetball Tournament density use of space.” she stated as “gaps” to the project’s plan. the past five years. in Tempe, Ariz. in March. Leslie Cascone, an attorney represent- She stated that these included a circulation Whether or not Mr. LoPapa receives A 2003 graduate of Westfield High $714,543 Budget Reduction problem for vehicles parking in the park- ing garage, the weight and distribution of the maximum penalty is at the discretion School, Tyler will be studying abroad CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the heating, ventilation and air condition- of Judge Meehan, according to Rachel during the fall semester at the University meaning kindergarten, and the first and High School (WHS) will not be imple- Sacharow of the Division of Criminal of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Tax Forum ing units on the roof, the intensity of the 35 second grades. mented, with a savings of $2,000. The units, the lot size and that the building Justice. Ms. Sacharow also said that According to statistics referenced by annual fifth grade trip to Sandy Hook, which CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 whether or not the defendant must sell his “does not encourage pedestrian traffic.” www.goleader.com! Dr. Foley at the meeting, first grade classes Dr. Foley called “a great extension of our gether to exchange ideas on how to fix the Presently, Newpointe Realty has pend- Mountainside home is also at the judge’s at both Tamaques and Franklin Elemen- curriculum,” will not take place next year discretion. escalating property tax problem, universally ing litigation against the town and Ward tary Schools may have classes containing for a savings of $8,000. recognized as a serious issue in the state. & O’Donnell regarding the project, main- as many as 23 students. Further, $10,000 in new uniforms for the Participants that have confirmed as of taining that recent rezoning laws, passed “I don’t believe this represents an aca- district’s sports teams will not be purchased. this time include Assemblyman Jon in December of 2004, were tailored spe- demic problem,” said Dr. Foley. He later Lower insurance premiums, a lower than Bramnick (Westfield, R-21), Assembly- cifically for the Ward project and that the said that increased class sizes “are one of expected interest rate on the recent bonds woman Linda Stender (Fanwood, D-22), project exceeds the maximum density of the inevitable consequences” of a failed for a new artificial turf field and a new track Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Mayor any zone in Westfield. budget. at Kehler Stadium, along with the decision Marks, Scotch Plains Board of Education Sean Moronski, a professional planner Parents at Wednesday’s meeting called not to purchase a new maintenance van, will President Linda Nelson and Union County with Burgus Associates in Westwood, for a review of the class size policy, which yield a savings of $70,072. Freeholder Dan Sullivan. Several others testified on behalf of Newpointe Realty the board agreed to. Further cuts were made in the fine arts, have been invited and are reviewing their New Jersey stating that 60 percent of the At the intermediate school level, the elimi- professional development, and gifted and schedules for availability. parking spaces in the project’s garage do nation of one physical education teacher talented sections of the budget. Calls to Senator Nicholas Scutari (Lin- not comply with residential standards. will result in a savings of $93,994, and the The BOE’s approval of the Town den, D-22) and Union County Superinten- He noted that the standards are set to be decision not to go ahead with the develop- Council’s recommendation took place in dent of Schools Carmen Centuolo went at least nine-foot wide and most of the ment of a district-wide sixth grade assess- the space of three motions at the meeting. unanswered. The Westfield Public School spaces are only 8.5 feet. He stated that ment test will save the district $3,856. The board unanimously approved the officials have not yet responded to calls because of this, a waiver from the Division Physical education teachers at WHS will amount of the cuts in the first motion, but recently placed. of Community Affairs would be needed. not receive new equipment allotted in the board members Julia Walker and Ann Elizabeth Mayor Christopher Bollwage Last month, traffic engineer Elizabeth original budget at a cost of $5,000, and two Ormsby Cary voted against the next mo- thanked the newspaper for being invited, Dolen testified on behalf of Mr. Ward’s new courses to be piloted during the 2005- tion, which approved the specific areas but has other commitments that day. Other development company, stating that the 2006 school year will not take place. where the cuts would be made. county representatives have expressed in- width of the parking spaces for the 35 Additionally, $22,400 in new geometry Both voted against the motion, citing ob- terest and details are being reviewed. units were proposed at 8.5 feet per space textbooks, which Dr. Foley said the district jections to the recommendation to cut two Mayor Marks stated that he feels, year and that she felt this was an adequate “desperately needed,” will not be purchased. elementary level teaching positions. The third after year, Republicans and Democrats in measurement for the site. The district will not purchase $113,838 in motion, which stated the new total budget of Trenton have neglected to heed the call for Ms. Dolen had said that this measure- new computers and multimedia carts. $76,472,235, was approved unanimously. change. ment was in line with the standards set “Pretty much all new technology has “I believe it will take a modicum of forth by the Institute for Traffic Engi- been cut,” said Dr. Foley. Edward Walter Hogan courage, especially from our state legisla- neers and that other lots in Westfield, The recent departure of former Assistant Graduates Fairfield Univ. tive leaders who ultimately hold the power including the municipal lot across the Superintendent of Curriculum, Dr. Janet to initiate changes to the system, to meet me street from the proposed site, had the Edmonds, left a vacancy that will be filled WESTFIELD – Edward Walter Hogan, and their constituents in an open forum on same width measurement. by current Assistant Superintendent of Hu- the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hogan of property taxes. I hope they are up to the Mr. Wright stated that he had purchased man Resources Dr. Margaret Dolan. Westfield, graduated from Fairfield Uni- challenge,” Mayor Marks said. his building in 1975, renovated it in the Dr. Dolan’s position will be reclassified versity in Connecticut on May 22. He “Certainly we all can benefit from the mid 1980’s and had had a gentleman’s as Director of Human Resources, which majored in computer engineering, with a kind of in-depth look at the issues that agreement with the prior owner as to the will yield a savings of $35,460. minor in physics and math. Edward gradu- Mayor Marks is proposing,” Mrs. Nelson allowance of using their exit on Prospect Plans for a Jazz Prep. Band at Westfield ated Westfield High School in 2001. told the newspaper. Street for his business too. Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr said, “I Mr. Wright noted that representatives have experienced first hand the struggle and from the Ward project hadn’t notified him frustration that comes each year with bal- until March of this year that his clients ancing increases in appropriations and our would no longer be able to use the exit desire to keep Fanwood affordable. The belonging to Mr. Ward’s property. He young and old homeowners alike struggle concluded that he did not want to pave his to make these (tax) payments and some are own exit from the building as to preserve forced to leave Fanwood because they can- the look of his business as a Colonial-style not afford to stay.” house, but that in light of his present situ- Ms. Mahr continued saying, “I have ation he saw no other alternative. watched over the last year and a half and I At the conclusion of the meeting, board thought the Constitutional Convention was members stated that they were in favor of on the right track. But it is almost about to be housing projects for people aged 55 and derailed from all the competing interests. over stating that it met a need in the area. Everyone can agree there is a problem.” He also stated that he hoped that he would The forum is not intended to be a political take into account Mr. Wright’s needs. “hail storm” The Leader and The Times Board member William Ziff stated that publisher Horace Corbin said. “This is an the project was a good benefit to the town affair to discuss the issue of property tax both in meeting the needs of the neighbor- reform. It is intended to be apolitical.” hood and giving the town a tax benefit. Senator Tom Kean, Jr. said, “We have Board member and Fourth Ward Town been trying for property tax reform since Councilman James Foerst stated “as the OH RODEO…Children at Beechwood School in Mountainside were raring to go I’ve been in the Assembly. I am just as senior population continues to grow, the at the annual Bike Rodeo. Mountainside police officer Andy Huber and PTA frustrated as Mayor Marks.” project fills a need.” parents stressed the importance of bicycle safety. Officer Huber also inspected Although Senator Kean has expressed a Mr. Newell stated that the project was their gear and bicycles to ensure that everything was in tip-top shape. Pictured, desire to be involved in the forum, it is and is supported by the neighbors and that above, are: Megan Schwingel and some of her second grade pupils, Christian uncertain at this time if his schedule will the there was a need for this type of Perez-Santalla, Officer Huber, Christopher Yang and Max Picut. allow him to attend. housing in Westfield. THE

Serving The Township and SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD The Borough since 1959

timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, May 26, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Officers Honored for Arrests of Suspects Planning Retaliation Against Informant By FRED ROSSI catching an individual who had will be used to refund $2.41 million various capital projects, including Specially Written for The Times robbed a Route 22 gas station and of current obligations such as road- equipment for the public works and SCOTCH PLAINS — Several town- then attempted to escape by trying to way and sewer work, park improve- recreation departments and Scotch ship police officers were honored by carjack two individuals. ments, equipment and the new com- Hills Country Club, improvements Police Chief Mark Zyla on Tuesday Letters of appreciation from the munications tower at the southside to the Township Library and roadway night for their efforts in recent years U.S. Secret Service were presented to firehouse. and sewer work. Township Manager as part of National Police Week, which several township police officers for The other $2.1 million will finance CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 was last week. their assistance in quelling the pro- At the beginning of the Township tests in Westfield in March during Council’s regular meeting, Chief Zyla President Bush’s visit. At the end of presented letters of commendation to the half-hour program, Thomas Police Lieutenant Neal Lestrange, De- Sardecki was sworn in as the newest Officials to Participate David B. Corbin for The Times tective Jeffrey Briel and Officer Mat- member of the Police Department. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD PARADE GRAND MARSHAL… Third thew Fugett for their actions on No- The council passed a resolution re- Class Petty Officer Rescue Air Crewman (retired) Frank Chupko, Jr., left, vember 13, 2003, when individuals newing the township’s participation In Tax Reform Forum shares his experiences in Vietnam with Times summer intern Don Williams. possessing an explosive device were in the Union County Cooperative By BETSEY BURGDORF A moderator will direct questions arrested in a residential neighborhood Purchasing Program in which Scotch Specially Written for The Times and focus discussion of the partici- SALVATORE CUOCO GRAND MARSHAL FOR WF and later found to be planning a retali- Plains buys road materials from AREA – State, county, municipal pants. Elected officials and reporters ation against a police informant. Weldon Materials at discounted rates. and school officials have agreed to will participate in the panels. The An exceptional duty medal was Last Friday, the township received meet in a public forum to openly public is invited to submit comments presented to Officer Claude Franco bids for nearly $4.5 million in bond discuss the issue of property tax re- to the newspaper prior to the event. Chupko, Jr. Serving for his actions on April 9, 2003 in anticipation notes, about half of which form in New Jersey. The forum and TV All media groups are invited and production by The Westfield Leader welcome. In order to cover the broad and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood subject with the many participants, As Grand Marshal Times, in conjunction with TV34, the forum will be comprised of four By DON WILLIAMS USS Constellation, where he con- will be held at the Scotch Plains 30-minute segments with panelist and DAVID B. RIGGS tinued to rescue men from helicop- Municipal Building located at 430 divided into smaller, but diverse Specially Written for The Times ters for another four months. He Park Avenue on Sunday, June 5, be- groups. AREA — The Westfield and recalls his surprise at being called ginning at 3 p.m. The forum will focus on the issue of Scotch Plains-Fanwood area will back to the front: “I was told by the The public is invited to join in by property tax reform and is not in- hold several events on Monday in officers around me, ‘You’re not being part of the audience. They will tended to be political campaigning observance of Memorial Day. Both going back; we need you here,’ but have an opportunity to voice their event. The objective is to bring local Westfield and Scotch Plains- one day a commanding officer opinions to The Leader and The Times leaders and state representatives to- Fanwood will hold parades. showed up and asked me, ‘Hey at the conclusion of the taping. gether to exchange ideas on how to In Westfield, the parade will start Chupko, are you packed yet?’ ” Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks fix the escalating property tax prob- with an opening ceremony at the For his ability to think on his feet initiated the idea with his challenge lem, universally recognized as a seri- Monument to Veterans of World in a rescue where a pilot had to eject to state leaders two weeks ago. ous issue in the state. War I at the plaza at East Broad on a landing, Mr. Chupko was Plans are to air the discussion over Participants that have confirmed Street and North Av- awarded the Navy the next several weeks on local TV as of this time include Assemblyman enue at 9 a.m., with Commendation stations, CN8 and on the Internet at Jon Bramnick (Westfield, R-21), As- World War II and Ko- See article on Medal. He also re- www.goleader.com. Details are cur- semblywoman Linda Stender rean War veteran ceived the Air Gal- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times Westfield Parade MOTORCYCLE DIARIES… The Fanwood Police Department will raffle off a rently being finalized, and it is not (Fanwood, D-22), Fanwood Mayor Salvatore Cuoco serv- lantry Medal from new Harley Davidson motorcycle, with proceeds to benefit the Fanwood P.A.L. yet known whether a live broadcast Colleen Mahr, Mayor Marks, Scotch ing as parade grand On Page 7 the South Vietnam- See the announcement on Page 5 to win this motorcycle. of the panel discussion will occur. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 marshal. ese government. Scotch Plains and Mr. Chupko served Fanwood are holding a parade that on the Scotch Plains Memorial Day starts at 10:45 a.m. at the Scotch Parade Committee from 1980 to 1990, Board Seeks More Environmental Information Plains Municipal Building. It will and is a member of a long list of proceed along Park and Martine veterans’ organizations. He is espe- Avenues and end at LaGrande Park cially fond of the time he spends with Concerning Proposed Lake Avenue Subdivision in Fanwood. The parade is themed the veterans at the Lyons Veterans “Welcome Home – A Salute to Viet- Administration hospital. By FRED ROSSI expressed concern that a develop- issued stormwater management regu- those requirements. Specially Written for The Times nam Veterans,” with veteran Frank “There are guys there with Post ment would disturb the wildlife liv- lations. Board members also asked North- Chupko, Jr. acting as parade grand Traumatic Stress Disorder who of- SCOTCH PLANS — With environ- ing there. Neighboring properties on Lake east Developers to submit, before the marshal. ten get vivid flashbacks,” said Mr. mental and other issues still major Northeast’s attorney Robert Kraus Avenue, which are also cut in half by hearing resumes during the summer, Third Class Petty Officer Rescue Chupko. “We often go in and tell concerns, the township’s planning seemed to agree with the board, say- the brook, are similarly shaped and a report from the township fire depart- Air Crewman (ret.) Frank Chupko, Jr. jokes and get the guys telling jokes board will continue its hearing on a ing that an environmental impact several neighbors spoke briefly on ment officials as well as a renewed has been a resident of Scotch Plains to lighten things up.” Lake Avenue subdivision applica- statement is “not a unique request for Monday about flooding and exces- state Department of Environmental since he was four years old. After He also plays bingo with wheel- tion over the summer. a property this size.” sive rainwater runoff from the prop- Protection permit, which expired in serving two tours in Vietnam, work- chair-bound veterans in Menlo Park. Northeast Developers Inc. is seek- There was also an extended discus- erty. March. ing as a “swimmer” in a Navy helicop- “Everyone forgets about these ing to subdivide a tract of land at sion about whether the development Mr. Kraus told the board that, “in Earlier, the board approved an appli- ter rescuing airmen from the waters off guys in the hospitals, but they’re 1925 Lake Avenue into two or possi- would have to comply with newly- all likelihood, we will comply” with CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the coast of Vietnam, Mr. Chupko the ones who gave the most,” said bly three lots on which new homes returned home to Scotch Plains, where Mr. Chupko. will be built. A brook traverses the he served as an active leader in the Mr. Chupko is still active in his rectangular-shaped property, which VFW on both local and county levels. hometown, running a real estate contains a significant area of wet- BOE Honors Trip Whitehouse; Mr. Chupko is a graduate of business and pitching for the Saint lands. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Jude team in the Saint Bartholomew At the board’s meeting on Monday School and holds a degree in eco- Oldtimers Softball League. evening, several members who had Science Pilot Program Reviewed nomics and business from Belmont This year’s Scotch Plains- walked through the site said it was Abbey College in North Carolina. Fanwood Memorial Day Parade is important for an environmental im- By MATT MARINO Mr. Whitehouse always showed great to be missed.” Specially Written for The Times After graduating from college in themed as a salute to Vietnam era pact statement to be included with poise and character when making a Board president Linda Nelson 1967, Mr. Chupko joined the Navy veterans, with Mr. Chupko as mar- Northeast’s application. Noting the SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch point. could not attend Tuesday’s meeting, as an aviation electronics techni- shal. Mr. Chupko will be starting wetlands on the property, Board mem- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education “You took very strong positions but she sent her regards to Mr. cian. He later volunteered to join a the festivities on Monday with a ber Alice Agran said she “would like (BOE) honored former board member and you supported them in an articu- Whitehouse in a letter read by Tho- helicopter rescue unit, and was sta- short address. He stressed the im- a little more expertise in the environ- Trip Whitehouse with a special reso- late manner,” said Mr. Porter. mas Russo, the board’s vice presi- tioned on the aircraft carrier USS portance of holding Memorial Day mental field.” lution on Tuesday night. Mr. Many of the board members noted dent. Oriskany in May 1970. ceremonies and keeping the holi- Councilwoman Nancy Malool, a Whitehouse served as a board mem- that, among other things, Mr. In her letter, Ms. Nelson agreed “I never really liked electron- day from becoming too commer- member of the board, agreed, saying ber the past three years before his Whitehouse’s humor often brought with many other board members who ics,” said Mr. Chupko. “Working cial: “Memorial Day is the time of she was concerned about a possible defeat in the April 19 school board some much-needed comic relief to recognized Mr. Whitehouse’s sense on helicopter rescue was an impor- the year when we honor those who third house being built toward the election. routine board meetings. of humor. Yet, she wrote, Mr. tant job, with crash landings off of have died in the service of our coun- rear of the property and too close to In reading the resolution, board Board member Betty Anne Woerner Whitehouse was “not afraid to give an the carriers and pilots getting shot try. It is a solemn day, not a day for the existing wetlands area. She also member Lance Porter commented that stated, “Your sense of humor is going CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 down and parachuting over the sales.” water to avoid getting captured. I As a longtime participant in the had to get them away from their Westfield Memorial Day Parade, Borough Council Discusses Improvements parachutes and back to safety.” Major (ret.) Cuoco has been named After eight months of active duty this year’s parade grand marshal. in Vietnam, Mr. Chupko worked This is the first time in Mr. Cuoco’s away from the front, training “green” many years of involvement with To LaGrande Park Tennis, Softball Facilities men on helicopter rescue tech- the parade that he has received this niques. prestigious honor. By MICHAEL POLLACK Borough Engineer Joe Pryor ex- worsen because of water buildup. “You leave what’s there, fix the cracks, Specially written forThe Times Mr. Chupko was called back to A member of the Westfield Veter- plained the proposed changes and Mr. Pryor arrived at two alterna- but rather than paving over it, it’s active duty in October 1971 on the FANWOOD - The May 24 Fanwood stressed the importance of improving tives to augment conditions at the called a floating court. You put an- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Recreation Commission meeting fea- the conditions of the tennis courts park. The first, and preferred method, other lay of stone and asphalt over tured a discussion on proposed im- and softball fields. He said that the would call for the removal of existing that. So you have disconnects be- provements at LaGrande Park. The asphalt-bound tennis surfaces are al- fencing and milling the existing play- tween the cracks and the new layer of park, being the most heavily used in most irreparably damaged and barely ing surface to the top of the aggregate asphalt. I don’t think it would be as the borough, is overused and in need playable. In addition, drainage prob- base. There then would be a complete nice as a new court.” of repair. lems have caused the courts’ state to reconstruction from the bottom up. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “It would be the same footprint, only new,” Mr. Pryor said. “But it’s Area Memorial Day Events Announced over twenty years old and this option Submit Your Items Surrounding municipalities will will take part in a noon candle lighting would look to prevent cracking in the Early For Next Week hold ceremonies this Memorial Day to service at the Msgr. John M. Walsh future.” Editor’s Note: Due to the up- honor local veterans killed in the line Knights of Columbus Council No. Option two would treat the struc- of duty. These ceremonies are as fol- 5437, located at 37 South Avenue. For coming Memorial Day holiday, tural cracks and construct new courts please submit your items desired lows: more information, please call Anne over the existing ones. No changes Cranford – The Cranford Memorial Leonard at (908) 789-0670. for publication in next Thursday’s would be made to the fencing. This edition by Friday, May 27, to assist Day Parade starts at 9 a.m. at the Com- Mountainside - Boy Scouts and the option is the less expensive alterna- munity Center, 220 Walnut Avenue. borough’s VFW are participating in the our staff in working around the tive, perhaps to the tune of $50,000- shortened preparation time. For more information, please call (908) Westfield parade, followed by a noon $150,000. 709-2783. memorial ceremony at Constitution Thank you for using Clark – The township parade starts at Plaza for the VFW. For more informa- “This other alternative is not pre- [email protected]. 9:30 a.m., followed by services at Arthur tion, please call (908) 232-2400. ferred, just cheaper,” Mr. Pryor added. David B. Riggs for The Times L. Johnson High School. For more in- Springfield – The township’s Me- WESTFIELD PARADE GRAND MARSHAL…Major (retired) Salvatore formation, please call (732) 388-3600. morial Day ceremony starts at 11 a.m., PAGE INDEX Cuoco will be Westfield’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal. Cuoco Garwood – The Knights of Colum- followed by a parade to Veterans Park. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 20 Real Estate .... 11-19 served in World War II and the Korean War and is a member of the Veterans bus, Garwood Fire Department and Bay For more information, please call (973) Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8 Classifieds...... 18 of Foreign Wars. Leaf Post No. 6807 Ladies Auxiliary 912-2200. Community .... 6-7,9 Sports...... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, May 26, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION John Murphy Joins Assembly Hopeful Malool on Local Tour By BETSEY BURGDORF eventually beat his human opponent to win Specially Written for The Times the presidency. Mr. Murphy also sur- AREA – Republican gubernatorial can- prised the children with donuts. didate John Murphy went on a multiple- Kinderprep co-owner Mary Beth Grassi town tour on Monday to meet residents and told The Westfield Leader and The Scotch vie there vote in November. Plains-Fanwood Times, “We are always He greeted commuters at the Westfield talking about our town, our state and our Train Station in the early morning hours. country. Our social studies class did a lot He then dined at the Scotchwood Diner on during the elections (in November). We Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times Route 22 in Scotch Plains with local area voted for books, a class name. So the I DOUBLE DARE YOU… At the first annual Fanwood Emergency Vehicle Car residents. children understood about it (the book).” Fred Rossi for The Times Show, kids played games, such as the one pictured, to win prizes. The Scotch In celebration of the Month of the Young Mrs. Malool, who is running for State COUNCIL KIDS...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Students Plains DARE program sponsored the event. Child, Scotch Plains Councilwomen Nancy Assembly, also read a book to the class. in Government organization helped run the Scotch Plains Township Council Malool organized a stop at Kinderprep, a New Providence Mayor Al Morgan talked meeting on Tuesday night. Pictured, left to right, are: Kasib Byers, Candice Grimes Westfield school housing preschool and to the students about his job and Westfield and Daniel Spady. Garwood Announces List kindergarten students. Firefighter Robert Tarantino went over fire Other local officials as well as a Westfield safety and prevention with the children. firefighter were among those invited to talk “We studied health and safety this month Of Upcoming Events to the children about their jobs and local and discussed what to do in the event of a SPFHS Students Play government. Mrs. Malool’s daughter, fire,” Ms. Grassi said. Co-owner Lara By ANNA GITHENS dence Bank. Emily, attends the school. Pallant said, “The children really loved Specially Written for The Times “They were waiting for public service to As the special guest, Mr. Murphy read having the special visitors come in. And the GARWOOD- During the Tuesday night deliver the lamp-post but now we ought to a book entitled, “Duck for President” to the donuts were a big hit.” Roles Of SP Officials workshop session of the mayor and coun- inquire about it,” said Ms. Leonard. children. In the book, Duck made his way After leaving the preschool, Mr. Murphy cil, Mayor Dennis McCarthy noted several Mayor McCarthy assured her they would up the political ladder with the help of the visited the Windsor Diner in Clark to By FRED ROSSI Bible Club, had been asked by school upcoming local events. check into it. votes from the other farm animals. He discuss issues with residents there. Specially Written for The Times administrators if they would be interested First, the Cranford Memorial Day Pa- Borough Engineer Donald Guarriello SCOTCH PLAINS — For the second in taking part in the meeting. Scotch Plains rade will commence at 8:30 a.m. on Mon- informed the governing body that he has time this year, a group of students from resident Harold Brody had pushed the day, May 30. Following the parade, started work on the 2005 Department Of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School council for more than a year to undertake Garwood’s Knights of Columbus candle Transportation Grant Projects. helped run a Scotch Plains Township such an effort with high school students, lighting ceremony will take place at noon. Mr. Guarriello said he spoke to a con- Council meeting on Tuesday evening. with Councilman Rossi serving as liaison. Friday, June 3, is the Annual New Jersey tractor who is going to look at the Garwood Earlier this year, members of the high Last week, the three students attended Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Brook project and will be getting a price for school’s DECA program, an association the council’s conference meeting, during Olympics. Anyone who would like to make implementing gabions or grouted riprap, a of marketing students, played the roles of which they received an overview of the a donation should call Borough Clerk Chris- permanent cover of rock used to stabilize the five council members, the township workings of municipal government, the tina Ariemma at (908) 789-0710. stream banks, to improve the area. manager, township attorney and township roles played by elected and administrative On Saturday, June 4, Garwood parents Mayor McCarthy inquired, “What do you clerk during a public meeting. This week, officials, the differences between a resolu- will “draw the line” at the Annual Sub- think the feasibility would be in going back three students from a Students in Govern- tion and an ordinance, how the bidding stance Abuse Awareness program which to Community Development to use gabions?” ment club, an informal group of eight process works and how council meetings will take place at the Garwood Little League Mr. Guarriello said that this would re- students, sat on the dais and filled in for are structured. Field located at the corner of Myrtle Av- quire approval from the Department of three council members. Talking about possible expanding the enue and Oak Street. Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Kasib Byers sat in for Councilwoman club’s scope, Assistant Principal Ed Braun On Thursday, June 16, at 3:30 p.m. most they would approve originally on the Paulette Coronato, Daniel Spady played told The Times he hopes in the future to have Comcast will sponsor a Drive, Chip and application was 150 feet, even though it is the role of Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge the students take part in the meetings of other Putt Contest for children ages seven to 14 a 175-foot area. and Candice Grimes filled in for Council- local boards, such as the township planning at Galloping Hill Golf Club in Union. There is currently one block of riprap on man Frank Rossi. and zoning boards. He also said that students Lastly, if you would like to attend the one side of the park. Mr. Guarriello believes The three students, all in their senior year, in the group may be asked to keep journals as Eighth Grade Graduation on Monday, June that they had decided on the riprap because Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times introduced and commented on resolutions, part of an independent study course. 20, you need to RSVP to the school or call it was cheaper than gabions (free-draining EGGS OVER POLITICS… Republican gubernatorial candidate John Murphy made announcements and read reports dur- At the end of this week’s meeting, Coun- Ms. Ariemma. walls constructed by filling large baskets (Morris County Freeholder) completed a tour of Union County this past Monday. ing the council’s hour-long meeting. cilman Rossi commended the students for During the public portion of the meet- with broken stone), and they cannot go to the His trip included stops at the Westfield train station, the Scotchwood diner Miss Grimes told The Times that the their “excellent action in carrying out their ing, Anne Leonard of Myrtle Avenue said DEP to change it if it cannot be funded. (pictured), and the Windsor Diner in Clark. students, members of the high school’s responsibilities.” she noticed the lampposts are up in He suggested having a meeting with Kennedy Plaza, but she is concerned about Community Development and the Depart- the lack of lampposts in front of Indepen- ment of public works before drawing up an Frank Chupko, Jr. Serving application. Improvements to Tennis, During the meeting’s regular session the borough adopted an ordinance, which makes Officers amendments to certain authorizations for the As S. Plains Grand Marshal Softball Facilities Discussed purchase of new equipment for the Depart- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ment of Public Works (DPW) and new bleach- ans of Foreign Wars Post No. 11467, Westfield native Nancy Chiafaro. Although In either case, new nets, posts, sleeves ing to Mr. Pryor, the rearranging will not Thomas Atkins told the council that four ers for the Garwood Youth Baseball Field. Mr. Cuoco did an extensive tour of Mr. Cuoco was on leave, he remained in Italy and anchors are also proposed. An asphalt disrupt any trees. bids were received, with the two lowest The ordinance also includes the pur- duty during World War II and then went for its beauty. or paver sidewalk will be added on the Currently, the borough is operating under bids offering an interest rate of around chase of new protective equipment for the on to serve as a military advisor in the Korean Mr. Cuoco’s leave ended in 1953 when he north side of the courts with four benches. a $120,000 budget for baseball improve- three percent. Garwood Fire Department, breath testing War. returned to the states on assignment at Fort Mr. Pryor said that the plan is for the ments, but is roughly $100,000 over and Councilwoman Nancy Malool announced equipment for the police department and Born and raised in Passaic, Mr. Cuoco Jackson in South Carolina. In 1955, how- borough to award the contract to the lowest will be working to cut back on areas such that the township’s annual auction of un- the replacement of various sidewalks and graduated from Passaic High School in 1939 ever, he was once again required to leave the bidder at their June meeting and have the as new spectator stands, which are also part needed items, mostly property confiscated curbs in the borough. It also includes and then attended the Aero Tech Institute in U.S. to serve in the Korean War. Mr. Cuoco new courts and reconstruction finished for of the new baseball plan, along with a new by the local police, will take place on Satur- appropriating matching funds for the Union Glendale, Calif. Mr. Cuoco found a job with worked as a training advisor to a Korean army the fall. backstop and fencing. day, June 18 at 10 a.m. in the Municipal County Trust Fund through the “Kids Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica, Calif., but unit on the island of Cecedo, while his wife Mayor Colleen Mahr said “we’re pretty Following the special meeting on the Building parking lot. Recreation Trust Fund” Grant Program. with America at war, he enlisted in the United and two children remained in South Carolina. confident that to excavate out what we have park rehabilitation, the Recreation Com- The council passed a resolution urging the During his Industrial and Commercial States Army Air Corps. The constant moving continued even after and do it new, the right way, we’ve set aside mittee reconvened. The Fanwood Summer State Legislature to pass A-3526 and S- report, Council President Walter Tucker “All of my friends, including my three Mr. Cuoco completed his assignment in Ko- enough money through a combination of Park Program will return. This year, adults 2144, informally known as “Christopher’s congratulated the following Mother’s Day older brothers, were in the service,” Mr. rea in 1957. From 1957 to 1964, Mr. Cuoco grant money and other subsidies. Joe will run the initiative. The program is from Law.” The bills would amend existing stat- essay contest winners: first place, Joshua Cuoco said, explaining why he enlisted. “I and his family moved three more times. While [Pryor] has experience in other towns 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., five days a week. Children utes to make a driver who has never had a Law, second place, Lindsey Kertzman and came from a very patriotic family.” the family’s first two stops were in the United working with the courts as an engineer.” can enjoy arts and crafts and other activities driver’s license and who is involved in a car third place, Nicole Nardone. Honorable Upon completion of basic training in 1943, States, their final destination was Verona, When asked about possible reconstruc- from late June to August for $5. accident that results in the death of another Mention went to Ryan Ledger. Mr. Cuoco enrolled in Officer Candidate Italy. tion to the Forest Road Courts, Ms. Mahr The borough is also happy to bring in person guilty of a third-degree crime, punish- Councilman Tucker also noted that School (OCS) at Fort Benning in Georgia. In Italy, Mr. Cuoco was an assistant of the said, “To be completely honest, from the summer movies and children activities, able by 3 to 5 years of imprisonment and a fine Garwood now has a florist in town; “Little When he graduated from OCS, he was named 163rd Military Intelligence Battalion. As a council and mayor’s point of view, our such as baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis. of up to $15,000. Flowers by Joe.” The grand opening of a Second Lieutenant and sent to the Philippine member of this battalion, he was promoted priority is LaGrande Park right now be- A popular comic illustration class (10- Due to a recent vacancy on the Township “Pastrami King” will be in June. Islands to train Philippine soldiers. from Captain to Major. cause of the sad shape they [courts] are in. adult) is also being offered. Planning Board, the council made new ap- Mayor McCarthy thanked New Jersey Tran- Mr. Cuoco described the journey to the Mr. Cuoco retired from the Army in 1964 We believe they should be shutdown until In addition, Committee Member Arthur pointments, with Marc Ginsberg being sit for installing a new shelter at the Garwood Philippines, saying: “I was sea-sick for about and began his work as a consultant for they are up and running again because they Badala discussed progress in the Fanwood moved from a first alternate member to a train station on the westbound side. 16 days of our trip there. The day we arrived Metropolitan Life Insurance. He worked are so unsafe.” Seniors’ effort to secure a new kitchen at Class IV member, Dominick Bratti moving In addition, Clinton H. Dicksen, Super- in Manila was a day full of sunken ships. The with Metropolitan Life Insurance for 18 “We’ve had people who’ve fallen and it the Forest Rod. Park. “I’ve been research- from a second alternate to a first alternate and intendent of the DPW, has announced his Pearl of the Orient was completely destroyed years before retiring to Westfield. After liv- becomes a liability for the borough,” she ing equipment, making sure the layout is Susan Judge being appointed as a second resignation. He has accepted a similar po- and damaged.” ing in Westfield for over 35 years, Mr. and added. “I don’t need anybody to gash their handled properly. It’ll be great for holding alternate. Ms. Judge’s term will run through sition in Fanwood. After nearly three years of serving in the Mrs. Cuoco now reside in Scotch Plains. head or go to the hospital when we’re so breakfast or brunch and other meetings.” the end of this year. The governing body thanked him for his Philippines, Mr. Cuoco was reassigned in Mr. Cuoco said he feels extremely hon- close; a few months from actually putting At the end of the meeting, Mayor Martin work and dedication and noted the positive September of 1946 to the 24th Division in ored and privileged to be this year’s Memo- in brand new courts, benches, and a seating Marks read a proclamation designating June difference his service to the Borough of Kokura, Kyrishu, Japan. He returned to Fort rial Day Parade’s grand marshal. Much of his area to a beautiful park. If we were to as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. Garwood has made. Benning in 1948 as a First Lieutenant to immediate family will also participate in the address anything with Forest Road Park, Tax Forum attend the Advance Infantry School. With parade, including his son, John, who recently it would be irrigation and we received a this advanced training, Mr. Cuoco went to returned from a tour of duty in Iraq with the grant to do that.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Trieste, Italy as a platoon leader of the 351st Marines. Recreation Committee Chair Michael Plains Board of Education President Linda Infantry. By this time, Mr. Cuoco had trans- Due to Mr. Cuoco’s strong personal ties Brennan explained that the situation is now Nelson and Union County Freeholder Dan ferred four times, but he said he did not mind to military service, he feels very strongly a best and worst-case scenario. “Worst- Sullivan. Several others have been invited the moving. “You got used to it,” Mr. Cuoco about the meaning of Memorial Day. case scenario is all the bids come in at and are reviewing their schedules for avail- said. “I moved every three years; it was part of “Memorial Day is a day to remember those $600,000 and we don’t have the money, ability. army life.” who gave their lives for freedom and democ- we don’t do the project, it doesn’t get done. Calls to Senator Nicholas Scutari (Lin- His service in Trieste enabled Mr. Cuoco racy,” he said. “We must remember what Best-case scenario, bids come in the 10th den, D-22) and Union County Superinten- to rise to the rank of Captain. Mr. Cuoco’s happened before so that it never happens again. of June, accepted at the next public meet- dent of Schools Carmen Centuolo went World War II duty was complete after 1948 The younger generations should also be thank- ing, construction starts the end of June.” unanswered. The Westfield Public School and he took a leave of absence to marry ful for what we have, because many gave their Mr. Pryor interjected that after filing the officials have not yet responded to calls lives to preserve what we have today.” insurance paperwork and other necessary recently placed. steps, the project might only take six weeks. Elizabeth Mayor Christopher Bollwage Mr. Pryor also facilitated discussion on thanked the newspaper for being invited, BOE Honors Trip Whitehouse; the realignment of the softball complex. but has other commitments that day. Other Because of the park’s children’s play- county representatives have expressed in- ground area in such close proximity to the terest and details are being reviewed. Science Pilot Program Reviewed softball field, balls frequently fly over the Mayor Marks stated that he feels, year CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fence and the newly installed netting above after year, Republicans and Democrats in unpopular opinion.” first elected. He also commented that the the fence. The new softball field configu- Trenton have neglected to heed the call for Mr. Russo, whose sister is married to Mr. board was unique in that it consisted of many ration seeks to alleviate the problem by change. Whitehouse, joked that it was kind of other different personalities that enabled the board increasing the distance from home plate to “I believe it will take a modicum of board members to offer praise, since “I never to function so well. Lastly, Mr. Whitehouse the outfield fence and resizing the field. The courage, especially from our state legisla- really liked the guy.” thanked board members and the public for new field dimensions will consist of iden- tive leaders who ultimately hold the power Mr. Russo went on to praise Mr. their support. tical left and right field lines of 265 feet to initiate changes to the system, to meet me Whitehouse’s dedication to getting the job “It’s been a pleasure this past three years,” from home. The field, as it is currently and their constituents in an open forum on done and taking a stand despite possible said Mr. Whitehouse. constituted, has a 220 feet left field foul line property taxes. I hope they are up to the opposition. In other board business, the board listened and a 290 right field one. challenge,” Mayor Marks said. “He was always very dedicated to what he to a presentation by Dr. Trisha Camp, the To lessen sun glare, home plate will shift “Certainly we all can benefit from the believed in,” said Mr. Russo. supervisor of science instruction for grades 50 feet to the east, while the field will rotate kind of in-depth look at the issues that Board member Sasha Slocum commented 6-12. Dr. Camp discussed a pilot program a few degrees counter-clockwise. Accord- Mayor Marks is proposing,” Mrs. Nelson that Mr. Whitehouse always showed con- entitled “Full Option Science System” told the newspaper. cern and interest in the students’ well being. (FOSS) which is being implemented in the Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr said, “I Likewise, board member Don Parisi re- science curriculum. have experienced first hand the struggle ferred to Mr. Whitehouse as “smart,” “funny,” The program, which originates from the Lake Avenue and frustration that comes each year with “grounded” and “focused.” University of California-Berkeley, consists balancing increases in appropriations and For his part, Mr. Whitehouse reflected on of a more “hands-on” study of science. It is CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 our desire to keep Fanwood affordable. how fast three years had passed since he was a research-based program, which will offer cation by Esther Stuart, who wants to sell her The young and old homeowners alike students better opportunities in learning vari- property at 2 Balfour Lane to a developer who struggle to make these (tax) payments and ous scientific aspects. will divide the irregularly-shaped and over- some are forced to leave Fanwood because Dr. Camp stated that this program is “high sized lot into two lots and build two new they cannot afford to stay.” academic rigor” and that students will greatly homes. Ms. Mahr continued saying, “I have benefit from the overall studies and experi- To comply with minimum lot size require- watched over the last year and a half and I ments. ments in that neighborhood, Ms. Stuart ear- thought the Constitutional Convention was For more information, please visit lier purchased an additional 7,000 square feet on the right track. But it is almost about to www.fossweb.com, the official website of of adjoining land to bring her lot size to 80,000 be derailed from all the competing inter- the FOSS program. square feet, thus allowing it to be split into two ests. Everyone can agree there is a prob- Dr. Camp also noted that the high school 40,000 square foot parcels. The property is lem.” astronomy class would commence next year, situated at a bend in the road where Balfour The forum is not intended to be a political and that the textbook had been selected for the Lane meets Allenby Lane. “hail storm” The Leader and The Times course. Board members later voted to ap- The front yard setback of the home that publisher Horace Corbin said. “This is an prove the textbook selected for the course. would be built on the westernmost lot will be affair to discuss the issue of property tax The board also approved a resolution in increased from 79 feet to 89 feet, satisfying reform. It is intended to be apolitical.” support of construction of a Shared Field a request made at the board’s April 25 hearing Senator Tom Kean, Jr. said, “We have Maintenance Storage Building that would be by Jerry Spitzer, who lives in the house next been trying for property tax reform since located on Plainfield Avenue, close to Scotch to that lot. He had urged the board that the I’ve been in the Assembly. I am just as Hills Golf Course. The building would house proposed front yard setback of the home next frustrated as Mayor Marks.” field maintenance equipment and materials to his be increased so that he would not be Although Senator Kean has expressed SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT…Marie a desire to be involved in the forum, it is Losavio of Scotch Plains has achieved and protect them from the rain, snow and facing the back of the new house when he other elements that could damage the equip- stood in front of his own home. uncertain at this time if his schedule will academic distinction as an undergradu- allow him to attend. ate at Seton Hall University, which has ment. At the beginning of the meeting, represen- merited graduating with the honor, The board expects to pick up 40 percent of tatives from the Union County Vocational- cum laude. She is the daughter of Mr. the cost for four bays, or approximately Technical School presented plans for an www.goleader.com! and Mrs. Vincent Losavio. $32,000 total cost to the board. expansion of the Raritan Road campus. Page 2 Thursday, May 26, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘Do Not Call’ Law Marks Freeholders Seek Loan First Anniversary in NJ For Dredging Lakes TRENTON — New Jersey resi- bers. New Jersey uses the national By PAUL J. PEYTON Reaching Thousands) grants. dents have registered 3.2 million tele- registry maintained by the Federal Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Among the grants are: Morton phone numbers under the state’s Do Trade Commission (FTC) to compile ELIZABETH — The Union Weinstein of Mountainside, $500; Not Call program since the its state list. County Board of Chosen Freeholders Clark Historical Society, $1,000; telemarketing law went into effect To sign up for the national regis- are expected to take action tonight, Hanson Park Conservancy, one year ago, acting Governor Rich- try, contact the FTC at 1-888-382- May 26, on a resolution authorizing Cranford, $500; Kenilworth Public ard J. Codey announced last Friday. 1222 or log onto http:// county officials to seek $1.7 million Library, $2,000; Mother Seton Re- “The Do Not Call law has improved www.donotcall.gov. in state loans for the dredging of gional High School in Clark, the quality of life for families across When registering by telephone, a upper Echo Lake in Mountainside $1,000; Scotch Plains-Fanwood the Garden State,” acting Governor consumer must call from the tele- and Cedar Brook Lake in Plainfield. Rotary Frazee House, Inc., $850, Codey said. “Rather than incessant phone number he or she wants to The loan would be paid over 20 years and The Theater Project/Union ringing, the sounds of silence are register. To register online, an ac- at an interest rate of 2 percent. County College Foundation, again being heard in homes through- tive e-mail address is required. Parks, Recreation and Facilities Cranford, $2,000. No groups or in- out our state. Meals are being eaten, The telephone number will remain Director Charles Sigmund said the dividuals from Westfield are in- and movies viewed without the inter- on the registry for five years from the Cedar Brook project is ready to begin cluded in the round of the 2005 ruptions caused by unwanted tele- date of registration. Registration is immediately. A total of 5,600 cubic grants. phone solicitations.” free. Telemarketers have up to three PLANT LIFE IN LENAPE…Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski of yards of materials will be dredged The Scotch Plains-Fanwood New Jersey’s Do Not Call law re- months from the date the consumer Cranford listens to landscape architect Jeff Grob of New Providence talk about from the lake. Chapter of UNICO is requesting quires that telemarketers register an- registers to stop calling. details of Lenape Park in Cranford while at the park for New Jersey’s first “urban The problem with Echo Lake, he permission to hang a banner across nually with the New Jersey Division Those who have registered their bio-blitz,” an intensive effort to identify every living plant or animal found in a said, is how to dispose of some 45,000 Park Avenue from August 1 to of Consumer Affairs, disclose whether telephone numbers on the federal reg- given area. cubic yards of dredged materials. September 6 to publicize the Saint their principals have been convicted istry for at least three months and Disposing of sediment from the lake Bartholomew’s Church Italian of a crime, and refrain from calling who are still receiving telemarketing can be expensive, officials said. The Festival. telephone numbers on the Do Not sales calls, may contact Consumer Prop. Tax Convention county has considered taking the The board also will vote to accept a Call list. Affairs at 1-888-NJNOCALL (1-888- materials to a hazardous waste facil- $1,010,638 grant from the New Jer- The New Jersey law is one of the 656-6225) or print out a complaint Topic on TV Program ity. Echo Lake has not been dredged sey Department of State, Division of strongest laws in the country, re- form online at http:// in roughly 15 years. Archives and Records to implement stricting more phone calls from busi- www.njconsumeraffairs.com/. COUNTY — On the latest Free- police protection, roads, parks, se- Unlike Surprise Lake in the an archive for county records. nesses than the federal program and Calls on behalf of charities, politi- holders Forum cable TV program, nior services and more, according to Watchung Reservation, which was Director of Finance Lawrence imposing stiff fines of up to $10,000 cal organizations and pollsters are Union County Freeholder Chairman a county spokesman. dredged several years ago, dredged Caroselli said half of the grant for the first offense and up to $20,000 allowed under the Do Not Call law. Rick Proctor and Freeholder Daniel Over the last decade, property materials cannot be left on park would be designated to the office for each subsequent violation. Companies are allowed to call exist- P. Sullivan, along with Union County taxes statewide have increased 52 grounds at Echo Lake, Mr. Sigmund of County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi. To date, consumers have filed ing and established customers, un- Tax Administrator Christopher percent. New Jersey collects 45 per- said. Mr. Caroselli said additional an- more than 3,500 complaints alleg- less a customer has specifically asked Duryee, will discuss the case for a cent of its total tax revenues from In other business, the board asked nual grants would be available for ing violations of the Do Not Call not to be called. statewide constitutional convention property taxes — the national aver- for more information on the first archiving, imaging and records law. Consumer Affairs is investi- on property tax reform. age is 30 percent, the spokesman floor renovation and security sys- management. gating those complaints and, where Free Seminar Set On The Freeholder Board recently added. tem upgrade at the Oriscello Cor- The board will also hold a public warranted, will take action against backed a resolution supporting the Video clips from this program can rectional Facility in Elizabeth, the hearing on the proposed 2005 county violators. Issues Involving DYFS idea of a state constitutional conven- be found online at http://ucnj.org/ newer of the county’s jails. County budget of $390 million. A total of Acting Governor Codey also re- ELIZABETH — The Union Vici- tion on property taxes and calling on news. officials are seeking board approval $216.3 million will be raised through newed his call for New Jersey resi- nage of the New Jersey Judiciary will the legislature to put this question on Each half-hour, Freeholders Fo- on a $6.3 million contract with the county taxes, an increase of $12.5 dents to contact the Federal Commu- host a free seminar to educate the the ballot in November. rum program can be seen on a con- Cobra Construction Co., Inc., of million over last year but a million nications Commission (FCC) and public about their rights and respon- “New Jersey households with in- tinuing program loop as part of UCC North Arlington. dollars lower than recommended in voice their opposition to challenges sibilities in issues involving Division comes in the lowest 20 percent pay 1, an internet video service from Director of Public Safety Harold the executive budget submitted by to weaken the state’s Do Not Call law. of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), 9.2 percent of their earnings in prop- Union County College. Gibson said the project includes a County Manager George Devanney The acting Governor launched this immigration and records erty taxes, while the wealthiest 20 Viewing details can be found at visitor waiting area. Officials noted in January. campaign to keep the state’s law in- expungement. percent pay 3.6 percent of their in- www.ucc.edu, which has a link to the that lines of visitors currently have to Nineteen of the 21 municipalities tact in January. The seminar will be held on Satur- come in property taxes,” Freeholder broadcast. Freeholders Forum is pro- wait outside even during the coldest in Union County will see increases in “You don’t mess with success,” day, June 11, at 8:30 a.m. until noon Proctor said. duced by the Freeholder Board and days of winter due to the lack of space their county tax levies this year. acting Governor Codey said. “The at the Stephen Sampson Center, 800 “The current system of taxation is through the facilities and technical for visitors. Thursday’s meeting, which will public response to the Do Not Call Anna Street, Elizabeth. Those per- regressive. It assumes that your house direction of Union County College. Mr. Gibson said the project has begin at 7 p.m., will be held in the law has been overwhelmingly sons interested in attending the pro- value essentially determines your Entitled “Property Tax Reform been discussed for several years that Freeholders Meeting Room located positive.” gram, which is free to the public, ability to pay taxes, and that’s Now,” the show will be aired through the work was appropriated in previ- on the sixth floor of the Union County To join the Do Not Call registry, should call (908) 282-7607 to regis- wrong,” Freeholder Sullivan said. Saturday, June 4. ous capital budgets. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2005 Page 3 Eleanor Senus to Receive County GOP Women Host Friends’ Gaston Award Former Governor Whitman BY SUZETTE STALKER dedicated to fostering public aware- By BETSEY BURGDORF She added that past politicians who Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ness of and raising funds to support Specially Written for The Leader and The Times are no longer seeking reelection can WESTFIELD – During what prom- the library’s myriad programs and AREA – The Union County Re- say what those running for, or hold- ises to be a festive afternoon of fel- services for youth and adults. The publican Women (UCRW) held a ing an office, are not willing or able to lowship and jazz, the Friends of the Friends meet on the first Monday of “Festive Tasting of Fine Wines” on say because it could jeopardize their Westfield Memorial Library will the month at the library. Friday, May 20, at The Arts Guild of political career. present its 27th annual Gaston Award Besides honoring Mrs. Senus, this Rahway. The guest of honor was “The Republican party used to to Eleanor Senus on Saturday, June 4. year’s program will showcase the tal- Christine Todd Whitman, the first be like an umbrella. It had one cen- Named for the late Kenneth S. ents of a jazz trio featuring Francis A. woman to be elected governor in the tral handle with a core set of beliefs Gaston, the first President of the Varrichio, an orchestra leader, con- state of New Jersey. – it had ribs that had their own Westfield Library Board of Trustees, cert performer, composer and pro- During the event, Ms. Whitman ideas, but were still attached to the this award is pre- ducer of sound record- talked about her book, It’s My handle, or core.” According to Ms. sented annually to a ings. He has performed Party, Too: The Battle for the Heart Whitman, the Republican Party, as group or individual in at the Jacob Javitz of the GOP and the Future of a whole, is not as conservative as it recognition of their Convention Center America. The book highlights her used to be. “We were a party that Betsey Burgdorf for The Leader and The Times outstanding service and the PNC Arts Cen- SPECIAL GUEST…Former Governor Christine Whitman poses with Laurie experiences “in the turbulent believed in lower taxes,” Mrs. on behalf of the li- ter, among other ven- Peters of Woodbridge, who holds a copy of Mrs. Whitman’s new book, It’s My world of politics” and offers her Whitman said. brary. ues, and appeared on Party, Too: The Battle for the Heart of the GOP and the Future of America. Mrs. view on the evolution of the Re- “This is an evenly divided coun- Members of the such programs as Whitman spoke to the Union County Republican Women last Friday. publican Party and its internal try,” Ms. Whitman said, referring to public are invited to “Good Morning struggles today. the fact that the House of Representa- attend the free pro- America.” The intimate evening began tives and the Senate are divided al- gram, which will be- In addition to Mr. Historical Society Dinner with a book signing and a most equally between Democrats and gin at 1:30 p.m. in the Varrichio on the gui- chance to speak one-on-one Republicans. “We are not a series of conference room of tar, the trio includes with Ms. Whitman. Gubernato- red states or blue states. We are purple the library, located at Gerry Cappuccio, a Is Scheduled For June 1 rial candidate John Murphy was states.” 550 East Broad Street. musician and author on hand to briefly discuss his She said that the country needs A longtime resident Eleanor Senus who played with WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- by a social hour at 6:15 p.m. and bid for governor. to be run “better, unpartisan and of Westfield, Mrs. Senus joined the Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton torical Society’s annual dinner will dinner at 7. Some annual awards will “I have always surrounded my- personal.” library Friends in 1989. Since then, and Frank Sinatra, on woodwinds, take place on Wednesday, June 1, at be presented during the dinner. self with great women in poli- Ms. Whitman mentioned the im- she has been Assistant Treasurer, Vice and Roy Cumming, who has per- the Echo Lake Country Club in The cost of the dinner is $33 for tics,” Mr. Murphy said, referring pact that negative campaigning has President and served three terms as formed with Goodman, Phil Woods Westfield. members and $39 for non-members. to the politically involved women on U.S. elections. “Elections that President of the all-volunteer group. and Zoot Sims, on bass. Dr. Marc Mappen, Executive Di- For further information and reserva- in the audience, which included are run like that make it very hard She also has chaired the Friends’ Pub- The ensemble will play jazz stan- rector of the New Jersey Historical tions, please call Debby Burslem at Scotch Plains Councilwoman and to reach out to the other party,” she licity and Ways and Means Commit- dards from the 1920s through the Commission, will discuss “There’s (908) 233-0028. candidate for State Assembly from said. “The Senate and the House tees, its Book Sale and newsletter. 1950s. Past Gaston Award programs More to New Jersey Than the So- District 22, Nancy Malool, and (of Representatives) do not even “She’s just done everything,” have featured a woman portraying pranos.” Bill Helps Identify Union County Board of Chosen like each other. They don’t work Lynn Kolterjahn, Awards Chair- First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and a Mixing humor with facts, Dr. Freeholders candidate, Patricia together and we lose.” woman for the Friends and a mem- guitarist and violinist. Mappen will discuss the great di- Child Predators Quattrocchia of Garwood. Ms. Whitman stated that the presi- ber of the library’s trustee board, First presented in the spring of 1979, versity in New Jersey and famous TRENTON — State Assemblyman “We need more women in poli- dential candidates spent months dis- told The Westfield Leader and The the Gaston Award was created to rec- Jerseyans, as well as the folklore, Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield) has tics,” Mr. Murphy said. cussing what the other candidate did Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times last ognize those people “who have done jokes and events that have made co-sponsored legislation that makes He concluded his speech saying, “I 30 years ago, instead of discussing week. a lot for the library, supported it in New Jersey unique. it easier for law enforcement to dis- am going to work my tail off until the real issues. “She’s been devoted to all the goals every way and promoted interest in Dr. Mappen, with co-editor Dr. cover the names of child predators on November to let Jon Corzine (D- NJ) “Democracy is not a spectator of the Friends and to furthering what the library,” according to Mrs. Maxine Lurie, recently completed the Internet. know we are not for sale,” Mr. Murphy sport,” she said. “Small groups can the library has meant to the commu- Kolterjahn. the 968-page Encyclopedia of New A-3786 expands information, which added. influence Congress.” She sug- nity, because she really believes in The inaugural award was presented Jersey, a comprehensive reference a provider of electronic communication UCRW President Kelly Hatfield gested that the gap between con- the library, really believes in the to Dr. Tex Ewan, a Westfield Super- on the Garden State featuring 585 or remote computing services must dis- introduced Ms. Whitman, saying, servative and moderate Republi- Friends, and in making the town intendent of Schools who served “in illustrations with 130 maps. This close to an authorized law enforcement “This kind lady needs no intro- cans needs to be closed, saying aware of what the library has to every capacity” on the library Board undertaking took nine years to com- agency. The legislation was passed, 76- duction. She served in the Cabi- that the Republican Party has al- offer,” Mrs. Kolterjahn added. of Trustees, Mrs. Kolterjahn noted. plete. 0, in the Assembly on May 16, and now net of (President) George W. ways believed in balanced budgets “Eleanor is a very special ‘Friend,’” Other Gaston recipients have in- He also is the author of Jerseyana: heads to the State Senate for a vote. Bush, as the Director of the EPA and tax cuts. echoed Colleen Bodayla, Co-Presi- cluded the Genealogical Society of The Underside of New Jersey His- According to Assemblyman (Environmental Protection “The best government is less gov- dent of the Friends of the Westfield the West Fields, the Garden Club of tory and has written several articles Bramnick, New Jersey State Police Agency). She was the 50th gover- ernment. We are the only people who Memorial Library. “Because of her Westfield, the library Board of Trust- for The New York Times, The Los investigators would be able to obtain nor of New Jersey serving as its can make a difference,” she said. many years of dedication, hard work ees, Nancy and Dewey Rainville, Angeles Times, Rutgers Magazine information about persons who prey first woman (governor).” Ms. Whitman concluded, “There is and support of the library, Eleanor is Michele Picou, Joan Melloan, and numerous other publications. on children without court procedures. Ms. Whitman said: “It is wonder- strength in numbers, strength in dol- the perfect recipient of this year’s former Westfield Leader editor Gail Dr. Mappen holds a Doctoral degree “These changes make (New Jer- ful to be in a group where you see so lars. Thank you for supporting this Gaston Award.” Trimble and Mrs. Kolterjahn’s hus- in American History and was an asso- sey) State law consistent with current many women candidates. I have al- Republican Party.” Over the years, Mrs. Senus also band, Paul. Several of the honorees ciate dean at Rutgers University. He federal regulations,” said Assembly- ways said that government should be She served as Governor from 1994 has volunteered with the Lincoln were recognized for their roles in was Vice Chairman of the Task Force man Bramnick, noting that the bill is totally run by women. Hey, they to 2001 before joining the Bush Ad- School Parent Teacher Organiza- helping to acquire a new library on New Jersey History (1996-1997) part of efforts against Internet crime. couldn’t be doing a much worse job.” ministration. tion, the Cub Scouts and as a board building in the late 1980s. Recipi- and in July 2000 was named Executive member of the Westfield Adult ents receive a plaque that is dis- Director of the New Jersey Historical School. Her late husband, Leo, was played on the library wall. Commission. A state agency, the com- active in the community as well, Those individuals interested in mission works to preserve, dissemi- serving as President of the attending this event are asked to nate and promote the history of the Westfield Board of Education and register at the Circulation Desk of Garden State. Dr. Mappen has played as Treasurer of the Westfield Foun- the library or to call the library at a key leadership role in boosting grant dation. 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We reserve the right to limit quantities while quantities last. Not responsible for typographical errors. All prices do not include state sales tax. Page 4 Thursday, May 26, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Community Commentary Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Pros & Cons of A Jersey — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Convention on Tax Relief DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception by Garland C. "Bud" Boothe, Jr. Member of: Member of: Former Westfield Mayor, 1992-1996 Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association with four definitions – only one is correct. National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Editor’s Note: The following is the bill goes from, say, $100 to $69 [20 per- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association The others are made up. Are you sharp second of a two-part serious. cent to the county, 13 percent to the town, enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey * * * * * 34 percent to the schools, and the remain- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Last week I discussed recent develop- ing 33 percent reimbursement from state]. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 ments, culminating in a charge by Scotch There are those who will oppose any guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Plains Mayor Martin Marks that the leg- property tax relief to us “wealthy” dis- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If islators are “cowards” for avoiding the tricts, even though we have a lot of not- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at property tax issue. wealthy home owners here - will there be free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Mayor Marks, along with many others, restrictions on how big our budget can get All words and correct definitions and expect reimbursement from the state? Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. proposes a constitutional convention. The come from the board game Diction logic: The legislature has repeatedly dem- This becomes endless. Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte onstrated it will not act, so bring together Many say the governor should call a Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR “the people” to write “tax reform.” special session to consider tax reform. 1. Dehiscence – In botany, a bursting or Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Will the convention delegates be domi- Mayor Marks’ point is, they have not so splitting open of a seed capsule COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION nated by sitting legislators, the same far, why expect it now. Rejection simply 2. Degravation – The act of making Michelle Le Poidevin Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly people who have not addressed the issue means putting the problem off yet another heavy year. And even if the referendum does EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS for decades? 3. Tripudiation – The act of dancing Ben Corbin Read about the 1787 Convention in pass and 120 delegates are elected, any 4. Thionic – Containing or derived Philadelphia, clearly a “runaway conven- proposal has to pass content muster by the from sulfer SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES tion” whose delegates went far beyond Chief Justice, get appropriate legislation adopted and signed, and probably survive ROG One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 what they were sent to do, did it in secret, 1. To trade or barter and produced after three hot months of beaucoup lawsuits, so effectiveness by year 2008 would be a stretch. 2. A pleasant stroll arguments the 200-year plus document 3. A rogue, pirate, or thief that still seems to work. My bottom line: put the proposal on the ballot. It is not perfect, but it is action and 4. To shake This Memorial Day Let’s Much concern exists that any conven- TILBURY should lead to more action. The proposal tion here would go into other issues - start 1. A two-wheeled carriage for two per- with school spending as mandated by the should prohibit more than one sitting leg- islator from any of the 40 Districts from sons State Supreme Court. Slide over to im- 2. A small bell similar to a sleighbell Actually Honor Fallen Vets posing restrictions on the court, “do some- being a delegate. Allow the delegates to address spending issues directly related 3. A thorny plant; Christ’s-thorn thing” about other public issues many 4. A hat maker; haberdasher This Monday, our community and nation will of veterans buried in our cemeteries are decorated. have strong views about - e.g. Abbott to taxation and tax relief issues, e.g. school funding, state takeover of a large portion TASCO school district spending, Mt. Laurel hous- 1. A purse or money pouch commemorate the national holiday Memorial Day. While this dedication is commendable in a time ing, dedicated funds for everything from of suburban school districts, reimburse- ment to those “wealthy” and other dis- 2. A sort of clay for making melting While we are enjoying the parades and festivities of when many pack up and head for the beach for the transportation to pinelands to you name pots the day, it is appropriate to reflect on the meaning of long weekend, we must not be complacent with it. And add on the social issues, by letters tricts, etc. Prohibit “social issues” from being the issues before the convention, 3. An eyepatch only: A, BC, AS, GC. 4. A wolverine; badger this holiday. merely going through the motions every Memorial Present indications are that the Assem- even if some tax dollars are involved [again, A, BC, AS, MtL and others]. YUKKEL Memorial Day has its roots in the ceremony sur- Day. Rather, we should celebrate those who gave bly Convention bill will restrict the del- 1. Characterized by an ashy, white com- rounding decoration of the graves of those who died their lives for our country. In our current state of war, egates to discussing the revenue side only Finally, provide that if the Legislature adopts and the Governor signs specific plexion - taxes on property, personal property, 2. The green woodpecker fighting the Civil War, and was first officially ob- it is as important as ever to honor Americans who die sales, income, fee for services, etc. to property tax reform legislation before elec- tion day - do not hold your breath - the 3. The prickly pear served on May 30, 1868 by proclamation of General in the line of service. fund whatever the state budget is. This 4. A scallop or large mollusk John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army To foster awareness of the meaning behind Memo- will not affect or “reform” your or my real referendum is abrogated and any votes on estate tax bill since none of it goes to the it will be ignored and not even tallied. of the Republic. Since then, the day has expanded its rial Day, Congress passed a resolution in 2000, state. So another mechanism is needed to What I hoped for four years ago has Pierce Clarifies Role in scope to honor those who died fighting in all Ameri- establishing a National Moment of Remembrance get money from Trenton back here to happened. The issue is getting public can wars. (NMR). According to information from the White offset local taxes, most significantly that attention. I got yours this far. Please stay FW Historic Designation involving the cost of schools. tuned; it is in the news almost daily. It is Thank you for the article concerning In 1971, the National Holiday Act moved Memo- House Commission on the NMR, Americans are For example, if the state reimburses your tax dollars as well as mine. Never Fanwood’s TDR proposal; however, we rial Day from May 30 to the last Monday in May, asked to pause from what they are doing at 3 p.m. Westfield half of that 67 per cent, my tax forget: politics is the art of the possible. need to make a correction on the point of creating a three-day weekend and establishing the local time for a moment of silence. my involvement in Fanwood’s historic designation for the district. day as a federal holiday. This act changed the holi- U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii introduced I am on the Environmental Commis- day from its original status as a static date in the a bill to the Senate in 1999 calling for the reinstate- Letters to the Editor sion and as such I can only attend Historic calendar to remember those who died, to a carefree ment of May 30 as the official observation of Memo- Preservation Commission (HPC) meet- ings as a guest. Although I have reli- extended weekend of leisure. rial Day, shortly followed by a similar bill in the Mayor Mahr Agrees to Participate giously attended every HPC meeting for There is growing apathy for this important holi- House introduced by Representative Jim Gibbons of the last five and a half years depending on day, with many Americans viewing Memorial Day Nevada. Neither bill passed, and Senator Inouye conflicts for my other volunteer work, I In Proposed Property Tax Forum am not a voting member. as an opportunity for a mini-vacation to kick off the tried again in 2003 without success. As Mayor of Fanwood, I am more than on our minds. The young and old I frequently consult with Dee O’Brien, summer season. Many towns have not held Memo- While the placement of Memorial Day at the end willing to be a participant in the public homeowners’ alike struggle to make these the chair of the HPC; however, I can’t say rial Day parades in years, and cemeteries nationwide of a long weekend is by no means helpful when it forum on property tax reform recently payments and some are forced to leave I was instrumental in obtaining historic proposed by Mayor Marks of Scotch Fanwood because they cannot afford to designation for the Historic District. Dee have gone undecorated. Some people think the day comes to raising awareness about the true meaning Plains. stay. This is very unfortunate, and while O’Brien and her commission through the is for honoring all dead, not just those who died in of the holiday, we should strive to honor and remem- Since taking office in January 2004, I many elected officials agree it is a prob- years of hard work achieved that designa- war. It seems that a large demographic has changed ber our veterans on Memorial Day, despite where it have experienced first hand the struggle lem, they are still unable to truly set out a tion. Dee and her commission should and frustration that comes each year with course of action for reforming it. So please receive all the credit for the passion and its Memorial Day prerogative from honoring war falls on the calendar. balancing increases in appropriations and count me in, for this issue transcends, or devotion to Fanwood for obtaining these victims to barbecues and pool parties. This year, the last Monday in May happens to fall our desire to keep Fanwood affordable. should transcend, partisan politics. I hope designations. Thankfully, our communities have been diligent on the 30th. Let us take advantage of this Memorial At the local level, we have worked very this event can be organized before the I, and the commission, I am sure, would hard at keeping the municipal tax in- summer vacations begin and whatever I appreciate the correction. Thanks. in observing Memorial Day, as both Westfield and Day as an opportunity to bring back the traditional creases low. can do, on behalf of the residents of In fact, in 2004 there was only 1.3 Fanwood, to make it happen please let me Clayton Pierce Scotch Plains will be holding parades on Monday, and intended observation of the holiday: celebrating Fanwood and local Boy Scout troops see to it that the gravesites those who gave their lives for our country. percent increase and this year it is just 2.9 know. percent over last year. Colleen Mahr Foerst’s Position on The residents of Fanwood are always Mayor of Fanwood See more letters McMansions is Correct Letters to the Editor Pages 5 &20 SP Mayor Marks’ Commended for Kudos to Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Foerst and his committee on coming through with sound recommendations for Westfield BOE President Vows Expanded Poll Hours, Property Tax Forum Initiative changing Westfield’s zoning code in an I read with great interest in the May 19 these people why things are the way they effort to control McMansions. edition of The Scotch Plains – Fanwood are. I, for one, have little patience for this, His interview in the May 12 edition of Better Budget Communication in Future Years Times the suggestion by the Scotch Plains’ should it take place. The Westfield Leader was very informa- As President of the Westfield Board residents who have written to Dr. We will also extend polling hours Mayor Martin Marks to hold a public We have to keep in mind that this is the tive. Virtually every recommendation of Education, I would like to provide Foley and the board (at to allow for morning voting begin- forum with all parties associated with the country that put a man on the moon in ten made by the committee makes utmost a final update on the budget reduction [email protected]) to express ning next year. Almost 20 years ago, property tax problem. years. How does this compare to solving sense in eliminating loopholes and con- process. opinions regarding the school budget we eliminated morning voting hours Mayor Marks should be commended a 30-year-old tax problem? trolling what is built in our residential At our meeting on May 18, the defeat. We received letters from both when the state tripled our polling for this bold step. This is in addition to his Mayor Marks is correct: public offi- neighborhoods. Board of Education accepted the Town supporters of the school budget and locations from four to 11, making it expressing all of our outrage on May 6, cials should lead, follow or get out of the Having spent some time on the 2005 in Trenton, at the lack of leadership way. Westfield Planning Board, I know how Council’s reduction of $714,543 in those who voted against it. more difficult and expensive to hire and inability of our state elected officials I look forward to developing my input frustrating it is to vote in favor of a devel- the tax levy for the 2005-2006 school Many concerns related to property poll workers. to address the problem. and will be forwarding it to The Times in opment because it met the zoning regula- budget. As a result, the average ho- tax increases, noting that the school On behalf of the entire board, I’d This forum hopefully will bring to- the near future. tions, knowing full well the project did meowner in Westfield will pay $70 budget is the only budget residents like to express my appreciation to the gether our state and county elected offi- Mayor Marks, keep up the good work. not suit the neighborhood. less in school taxes than was origi- can vote on. Despite significant cost town council and town administrator cials, local school district officials and In addition, taxpayers, this is your chance The committee’s recommendations nally proposed in the school budget, containment efforts in the original for facilitating a process that was the taxpaying public. There is no doubt to speak up and I hope many take advan- should be adopted as quickly as possible. which was defeated on April 19. The budget, which resulted in one of the both amicable and effective. that there will be many that would rather tage of it. I intend to. Bruce Long school tax increase becomes $254 on smallest proposed increases in years, As I’ve stated these last few weeks, not participate. Albert Muller Westfield I hope that I will be proven wrong, but Scotch Plains the average assessed home, rather the message that we received is that I appreciate the council’s willingness I suspect we get excuses from some of than $324. The new percentage in- high taxes are a major concern. to learn about the school district’s Voters Would Say ‘No’ crease is 4.0 percent vs. 5.1 percent as The issue of communication was priorities and the potential impact of originally proposed. also brought to our attention. We cuts being considered. WF Foerst Decries Misinformation On All Gov. Budgets The Board of Education is, of learned that many residents either I’m also optimistic that the town Why was the school budget voted course, disappointed that we have to forgot to vote or did not understand and school district will emerge from Campaign by ‘Anonymous’ Developer down? The school budget is unique be- eliminate initiatives planned for next the importance of this vote and the this process with a more positive cause it is the only governmental budget year. The reductions we have agreed impact of a budget defeat. working relationship, enabling new The classic character of Westfield is development community is working which the voters can vote on. In the cur- one of the many reasons that we love our within the existing laws. The new con- rent economic climate, would the town to will affect all levels: elementary, Comments from the community joint efforts that benefit all Westfield wonderful town. As I drive down our struction we see does not violate the budget have passed if it were put to a intermediate and high school. also revealed substantive misinfor- taxpayers. We look forward to future tree-lined streets, what was once a unique present regulations and are primarily built vote? Would the county budget have These cuts will impact administra- mation and misunderstanding about partnerships, including sharing re- mix of colonials, tudors, splits and capes without the need for variances. The new passed? The state budget? or the federal tion, operations, technology, profes- various aspects of the budget and sources and ideas through regularly is changing before our very eyes. We see homes being constructed are, for the most budget? I believe that all of them would sional development, Fine Arts, ath- school operations. For next year’s scheduled meetings. the character of neighborhoods changing, part, conforming applications that simply have been voted down. letics and the Gifted and Talented school election, we will make an even Anne Riegel not over time as one would expect, but maximize the limitations contained in our People are frustrated with the cost of program. We also will not replace more concerted effort to communi- overnight. Leave for vacation and when existing ordinance. This is the reason we government going up at all levels, along President, Westfield Board of you return, a new house is jutting into the need these changes. with the cost of living, while their earn- some positions now held by staff who cate with Westfield’s residents and Education will be retiring. invite them to become more involved sky seeming to almost burst from its Unfortunately, in the midst of this on- ings and investments are not keeping up. boundaries, forever casting a shadow on going process, a campaign of misinfor- As in all budgets, there may be items, I would like to thank all of the in the budget development process. what a few days before was the neighbor’s mation and fear has been undertaken by positions, etc. that arguably could be elimi- sunny backyard. certain “anonymous” developers. In the nated in the school budget. The irony is As Chairman of our Code Review and last weeks, a very small population of the that because the school budget is put Town Property Committee, I announced development community has attempted before the public, it is subject to more in the last few weeks the findings of a to confuse and scare the public. Also, scrutiny and input from the public than study commissioned last year to address there appears to be organized “chatter” any governmental budget. this problem. This study was the town spreading incorrect information about the The unfortunate thing is that the school council’s first step in our efforts to pre- scope and breadth of the changes. budget affects the most vulnerable group serve the look and feel of Westfield. It is The public should rest easy knowing in our community and society, the chil- the goal of the committee to draft an that each member of the town council has dren, and they have no vote. ordinance for action by the council that a family and a home in Westfield. We Keith Firestone will give nearly all of our homeowners in share the concerns of our neighbors and Westfield town the ability to expand while curbing desire to preserve the ability of our fami- the construction of oversized homes. The lies to grow in our present homes. We committee has always made it the highest have worked hard to ensure that existing Boxing Organization priority to provide a mechanism to allow homeowners are protected. our families the ability to expand in their Lastly, I find it unscrupulous that some Thanked for Benefit present home. person or group would publish an anony- As we travel through life, we are some- I am confident that our final proposal mous advertisement under the generic times faced with challenges, and we look will achieve that goal if enacted into law. heading “The Building Community of to friends and family, and all those around Be assured that the council is not trying Westfield.” This advertisement in last us, for support. You are fortunate to have to stop the average homeowner from fin- week’s newspaper has been renounced a few good people lend a helping hand ishing an attic or basement or construct- by many members of the “building com- when needed. We have been more than ing an addition. The town council stays munity” in Westfield. While the identity fortunate. We have been blessed a thou- committed to the principals of allowing of the perpetrator(s) is no mystery to me, sand times over with wonderful people the overwhelming majority of our I find that the printing of an advertisement willing and wanting to ease our burden. homeowners to expand their present home by The Westfield Leader without proper I would like to thank the Westfield to accommodate their growing needs for notice of authorship to the public at large Boxing Organization for hosting a ben- space. It is the over-sized and out of was improper. I hope that the editor and efit dinner on behalf of my family. Thank character new construction that we are staff of The Westfield Leader will insti- you to everyone who has reached out to looking to control. tute a policy similar to that of Letters to us, especially Westfield Police Chief As part of our ongoing study, our com- the Editor whereby unless an individual is Barney Tracy, Mike Kenney, and The mittee has and will continue to meet with willing to take credit for his or her words, Westfield Boxing Association. You, several members of the construction, de- the material is deemed not fit to print. along with many others, opened your arms velopment and real estate communities to Westfield Councilman James Foerst and hearts to us, and this shall never be get their input on the proposal. It is this forgotten. Thank you for helping us fight. collective and cooperative effort that will Editor’s Note: The advertisement in God bless! allow us to achieve our goals of preserv- question by Councilman Foerst displayed the advertiser’s phone number – that of Rudy and Tammy Giannobile ing the classic character of Westfield. Westfield It should be noted that the building and Buontempo Insurance in Westfield. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2005 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Friends of the Westfield Symphony Thanks for Support of Home Tour Walt Clarkson Was Inspiring It is with great pride and gratitude that We also must thank our corporate un- the Friends of the Westfield Symphony derwriters, Burgdorff, Coldwell Banker, Scholar, Athlete and Teacher extend our most sincere thanks to the Weichert, The Town Bank, Jeff’s Land- Walt Clarkson’s classroom might have It probably wasn’t very different, across community of Westfield for its tremen- scape Design, Anthony James Construc- been confused for the New Jersey annex the water, in Manhattan at the New Yorker dous support of our 21st Annual Tour of tion and Kings; the many area businesses of The New Yorker offices: samples of offices. You could imagine Harold Ross Notable Homes held on May 14 to benefit that donated to our ticketed auction; our expository journalism, culled from the getting in the face of John Cheever, or the Westfield Symphony. program advertisers; ticket outlets and New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, Katherine White coaxing John Updike, Special thanks must go to our the talented florists at The Flower Zone, Harper’s and others, were stapled to or William Shawn taking a crack at the homeowners – Elisa and Jeff Mazen; Jerry Rose Floral Design, Le Jardin Flo- corkboards on the walls. work of masters with a red pencil. Laura and Richie Millwater; Ellen and rist, Ka Bloom and Christoffer’s. When the cork was covered with news- But Walt Clarkson did it for high school Chris Paternoster; Pat Pffaffenbach and As in the past, we were touched this print, newer examples of expert writing students, teenagers, awkward bodies with Ruth Tate - whose willingness to open year by so many acts of good will that were taped to the bare walls, where they cracking voices that had as much chance their beautiful homes in support of the served to enhance the day or contribute to remained until the fluorescent lights faded at making it to the bigs as the right fielder Westfield Symphony made our 21st Tour its success, including Baron’s Drug Store them, turned them brittle, and they peeled on junior varsity. But he read us E.B. not just “notable,” but also truly memo- staff who worked around the clock selling away. White and made us swear on Elements of rable. tickets; local pianist Joe Regan; Kings of But a small corner of newspaper, dry as Style like we were in religious school, and Garwood who provided the refreshments; a fallen leaf and trapped under yellowed he did it for decade after decade, as if he Post Office Thanked For and the countless volunteers who kept the tape, would remain on the wall as a ves- were as responsible for maintaining our Stamping Out Hunger tour running smoothly. tige of fine writing, and, like anything country’s writerly traditions as the men GREENING FANWOOD…Fanwood Shade Tree Commission volunteer Jeanne The Friends of the Westfield Sym- Walt Clarkson stuck on his wall or shouted and women on West 43rd Street. Kavinski, left, and Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr inspect a newly planted On May 14, the Westfield Post Office phony are so proud to support the area’s in your ear, stayed with you forever. Twenty years ago, Walt Clarkson stung Norway Spruce at Fanwood Borough Hall. The borough secured grants from the sponsored the Stamp Out Hunger Food preeminent professional orchestra and we, Everything had to be shorter, every- me one morning with his criticism. He County of Union and PSE&G and used a co-op pricing system to save the borough Drive in Westfield. As in years past, the in turn, thank you for 21 years of your thing had to be revised, and everything told me if I didn’t like it, I could leave – $4,000 in new tree costs. Letter Carriers (1492) of Westfield proved support. was about style. The lead-and-summary and so I did. I got up and left and told him they go above and beyond the important job Lisel Perselay was his mantra, repeated like a Zen prayer, it was forever. That night, he called my of, not just delivering the mail, but collect- Co-Chairwoman and a departure from it was a moral trans- mother on the phone and asked her to talk Westfield Daycare Center Thanks ing food from the homes on their routes. 2005 Home Tour gression. some sense into me. Over 27,000 lbs of food were col- Friends of Westfield Symphony Walt was tall and thin, and when he He was a hard-liner in retreat, and in his lected. We are so grateful for the Letter was in high school other students would voice my mother detected the whisper of Community for Supporting Toys Sale Carriers’ dedicated service, the generos- call him “Hat Rack,” and he was just as a plea for help, and I was back in his class Thanks to everyone who supported the many charities beyond the Westfield Day ity of all Westfield residents who partici- erect and rigid: sloppy writing brought the next morning. I left him a year later, Spring Sale of Children’s Clothing & Care Center. As part of the cleanup this pated and the volunteers who spent two Fanwood Police Holding him to his feet immediately, and it often this time amicably, when I went on to be Toys at the Westfield Day Care Center. time, clothing, books and baby equip- days sorting and stocking the pantry. Motorcycle Raffle looked like the clumsy unfolding of last a columnist on the Cornell Daily Sun, just Proceeds to the Center amounted to just ment have been provided to other pro- The Westfield Food Pantry at Holy summer’s lawn chair. like E.B. White, and I never saw him over $3800 and will help support scholar- grams including an orphanage in Trinity is non-denominational and ser- FANWOOD — The Fanwood Then he would peer at you from across again. ship tuitions, allowing the Center to con- Alcapulco, Mexico; a preschool literacy vices needy families throughout Union P.B.A. Local #123 will be raffling off the room, flip off the plastic rim glasses I have taken to writing again only re- tinue its mission to provide affordable program at Elizabethport Presbyterian; County. We are celebrating our 25th a new 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster with a matador’s snap – he was far-sighted cently, and in the last few months I had quality childcare to families regardless of families in the Interfaith Homeless Pro- Anniversary this year and would like to 1200 motorcycle. Tickets are $20. – and begin the sermon. started thinking about Walt more and race, religion or socio-economic status. gram in Union County; the Muhlenburg extend a gracious thank you to the indi- Winner need not be present to win. Then the words flew out – not angry, more, and I had decided that I would one The Center wishes to acknowledge and Hospital newborn program; the Union viduals, small local business and various Tickets are available from any just impassioned – and you could see the day send him the galleys of my first express appreciation to many members of County Healthy Families program; the religious, charitable and community ser- Fanwood P.B.A. member, at 75 N. lines and fissures etched into his tongue, published work, whenever that day ar- the community who helped contribute to Vietnam Veterans of America for sale in vice organizations for their overwhelm- a geography lesson of where he’d been: a rived. But Walt died yesterday, and I’m the success of this regular sale event: There their thrift shops and to the Agape Com- ing caring and concern which has made Martine Avenue. Fanwood, NJ 07023 childhood in Westfield, Phi Beta Kappa still not published, and all I have for him were numerous donors of items for sale. munity Clothing Closet. the pantry a source of pride for the Town or call (908) 322-5000 ext. 162/166. at Dartmouth, running a mile a few sec- is the sentiment that we have lost a truly There were 47 volunteers who contributed Residents of Westfield and the sur- of Westfield. The drawing will be held on June onds north of four minutes the year Roger great man – an athlete, an editor, a scholar, over 190 hours to this effort. There were rounding towns have provided support to If any member of the community would 26 at 2 p.m. at the Fanwood Spring Bannister finally broke it, then back to and above all a teacher – whether or not many area businesses that allowed the the Westfield Day Care Center for its 37 like to make a difference by volunteering Fair (South Avenue and S. Martine Westfield to supervise a student newspa- the world beyond ours has ever heard of WDCC to post its flyers on community years of operation, and your support is or donating, please call the Food Pantry at Avenue, Fanwood. per that was published weekly for three him. bulletin boards or in store windows, and, of greatly appreciated. Come shop with us (908) 232-2311 for information. decades, and coach a state champion track End of sermon. course, there were many shoppers! in October! On behalf of our neighbors in need, CLASSIFIEDS team, and several more in swimming. 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Westfield, has announced that vari- Lifeguard class participants must ous aquatic activities will be avail- be at least 16 years old on the day the able during the summer session. course begins; have the endurance Registration for the summer ses- level to swim 500 yards, and have the sion will begin on Saturday, June 4, skill level to perform the following for “Y” members and on Monday, strokes: front crawl, elementary back June 6, for non-members. stroke, breaststroke and sidestroke. Scuba diving instruction will be They also must be able to surface dive offered by the “Y” and its interna- to the depth of 12 feet. tionally affiliated program. Instruc- As always, the Westfield Area “Y” tion will include six pool and aca- offers aquatics courses for beginner demic training sessions. The course all the way up to the competitive fee will cover instruction, pool ses- swimming level, taught by qualified sions, a basic scuba unit to be used instructors. Private swim instruction throughout the course, air for the also is an option. Water fitness, ar- tanks, and use of the facility. Supplies thritis exercise and other programs and equipment may be purchased are available for adults. For more from the local Treasure Cove information or to register, please call Watersports at a discounted price the “Y” at (908) 233-2700. when an individual mentions his or her participation in this program. Library Plans Lecture Upon conclusion of the course, stu- dents will be given referrals for open On Palisades Park water dives. Treasure Cove Watersports WESTFIELD – Vince Gargiulo, has offered to sponsor open water dives Executive Director of the Palisades MR. SEAN P. CARR AND MS. NICOLE E. CARR for no additional instruction fee. “Y” Amusement Park Historical Society, Dr. Gregg S. Gagliardi and Dr. Carrie M. Burns (She is the former Ms. Nicole E. DeNigro) membership is not required to partici- will recall the Palisades Amusement pate in this program. For additional Park on Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at information, please call either Mark the Westfield Memorial Library, lo- Johnson at (908) 233-2700, exten- cated at 550 East Broad Street. Dr. Carrie Burns Engaged sion no. 223, or Treasure Cove He will discuss the park’s history Ms. Nicole E. DeNigro Watersports at (908) 654-8808. from its inception in the late 1800s, The “Y” also will offer two classes through a rather checkered history, on becoming a certified lifeguard. In- and its ultimate demise in the early To Dr. Gregg Gagliardi dividuals may sign up for either of two 1970s. In his lecture, he will high- Charles Burns of Toms River and cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Marries Sean P. Carr classes, to be held Friday through light such attractions as The Cyclone Ms. Marie Burns of Jackson, and Mr. degree and a member of Phi Beta Ms. Nicole E. DeNigro of White of Bordentown, the sister of Monday, June 3 to 6, and June 10 to 13. and the Tunnel of Love. and Mrs. Michael Gagliardi of Kappa. Westfield, the daughter of Anthony the bridegroom, and Mrs. Heather Successful completion of this class Mr. Gargiulo is the author of the Westfield, have announced the en- Dr. Gagliardi attended the Univer- DeNigro of Key Biscayne, Fla., for- Rosenthal of Washington, D.C., a will certify participants in YMCA book “Palisades Amusement Park: A gagement of their children, Dr. Car- sity of Medicine and Dentistry of merly of Westfield, and the late Mrs. friend of the couple. The Reverend Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Pro- Century of Fond Memories” and pro- rie M. Burns and Dr. Gregg S. New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Helen Sutton DeNigro, was married Richard LaLena officiated at the nup- fessional Rescuer, AED, Oxygen ducer of the PBS documentary of the Gagliardi, both of Philadelphia, Pa. Medical School and was awarded his on Saturday, March 19, to Sean P. tials. Administration and First Aid. Indi- same name. This free program is open Born and raised in Summit, Dr. Doctorate of Medicine in 2001. He, Carr of Westfield. He is the son of Leo The bride graduated from the Uni- viduals must be able to attend all to the public. Registration is currently Burns graduated from Freehold Town- too, completed his Internal Medicine and Nancy Carr of Cinnaminson. versity of Pennsylvania with a Bach- classes (unless they already have a underway and may be done in person ship High School in 1994. The bride- Residency at Brown University in The ceremony and reception were elor of Arts degree in English and current certification in CPR/AED, or by calling the library at (908) 789- to-be attended Rutgers College, where Providence, R.I. He presently is do- held at The Union League in Phila- from the University of Virginia with First Aid or Oxygen) and success- 4090. she was enrolled in a Bachelor of ing a Gastroenterology fellowship at delphia, Pa., where the bridegroom a Master of Arts degree in English. Arts/Medical Doctorate program in Thomas Jefferson University Hospi- was born and where the bride lived Ms. Carr formerly worked at several conjunction with the University of tal in Philadelphia. for 15 years. Philadelphia arts organizations and Westfield Area AARP Posts Medicine and Dentistry of New Jer- The couple plans to be married in Ms. Hillary DeNigro of Washing- is now Executive Director of the sey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical June. ton, D.C. was the Matron of Honor Westfield Symphony Orchestra. Date For Spring Luncheon School. She graduated in 1998, a for her sister. Serving as bridal atten- A graduate of Rutgers University, member of Phi Beta Kappa and ma- Spinal Screenings Set dants were Ms. Gage Johnston of the bridegroom received Bachelor of WESTFIELD – Westfield Area Luncheon Chairwoman Marie gna cum laude with a Bachelor of Philadelphia and Mrs. Nancy McCabe Science degrees in Journalism and Chapter No. 4137 of the American Stock has announced that this will be Arts degree in Biology and a minor in For June 7 at ‘Y’ of Mountainside, both longtime Human Ecology. He previously was Association of Retired Persons will a full, seated luncheon (not a buffet) Art History. WESTFIELD – Dr. Tricia friends of the bride. a reporter and editor for the Home hold its annual spring luncheon on with a choice of three entrées includ- Dr. Burns received her Doctorate Mastropietro will be at the Westfield James Dress of Carlsbad, Calif. News Tribune in East Brunswick and Tuesday, June 7, at noon at The ing beef, chicken or fish. Members of Medicine in 2001 and completed Area “Y” on Monday, June 6, from 6 was the best man, while Peter Knox Worrall Community Newspapers in Westwood, located at 438 North Av- may bring guests. her Internal Medicine Residency at to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, June 7, from of Aberdeen, N.C. and Jarrett Union County. enue in Garwood. Win Ballou will entertain by per- Brown University in Providence, R.I. 10 to 11:30 a.m. offering free spinal Goldfedder of Herndon, Va. were Mr. Carr is a writer and political This luncheon will replace the forming a variety of “golden oldies” Currently she works as an internist at screenings. groomsmen. All are longtime friends consultant who has worked on cam- chapter’s regular June meeting. No and Broadway show tunes. The cost Crozer Chester Medical Center in No appointments are necessary, and of the bridegroom. paigns in New Jersey, Michigan, Ari- meetings will be held during the sum- to attend the luncheon is $20, includ- Upland, Pa. She will begin a fellow- each screening will take approxi- Readings were done by Sean zona and Pennsylvania. He works for mer months, and the next regular ing gratuities. To make reservations, ship in Endocrinology at the Univer- mately five to 10 minutes. Dr. Stadler of Washington, D.C., the hus- the Union County government. meeting will take place on Monday, please call Mrs. Stock at (908) 925- sity of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Mastropietro will be able to address band of Hillary DeNigro; Mrs. Teresa The couple resides in Westfield. September 12. 2536. in July. individuals’ questions and needs at Raised in Westfield, Dr. Gagliardi these times. graduated from Westfield High Dr. Mastropietro practices at the School in 1993. He attended Franklin Family Chiropractic Center in Clark. and Marshall College in Lancaster, For more information, please call the Pa., where he majored in biology and Westfield Area “Y,” 220 Clark Street minored in religious studies. 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Service League Thrift Shop, located The Thrift and Consignment Shops the theme “60/30” to commemorate will be performed by Dr. Theodore K. of The Presbyterian Church in The Westfield parade is organized at 114 Elmer Street in Westfield, will close for the summer and re- 60 years since the end of World War II Schlosberg of the New Jersey Work- Westfield, will give the Memo- and conducted by the American will hold its annual end-of-year Bag open on Wednesday, September 7. and 30 years since the fall of Saigon. shop for the Arts. rial Day address mid-morning Legion. Day on Saturday, June 11, from 9 A non-profit organization, the This year’s parade Grand Marshal Additionally, there will be cannon on Monday, May 30, at the Revo- More than 100 veterans from vari- a.m. to 4 p.m. Westfield Service League donates will be Salvatore J. Cuoco, a former volleys by Lambs Artillery and spe- lutionary War Cemetery on ous wars are interred in the Revolu- Customers may purchase a grocery all of its proceeds to local charities. longtime resident of Westfield now cial bell tolls by Jack Panash, Bell Mountain Avenue in Westfield. tionary War Cemetery and grave size bag for $5 and fill it to the brim This year, the league will donate living in Scotch Plains. Mr. Cuoco, Master and curator of the Westfield The Westfield chapters of the locations have been marked with with men’s, women’s or children’s over $70,000 to 25 local charities, who rose to the rank of Major during town clock. Daughters and Sons of the Ameri- flags. Some 70 Revolutionary War clothing, books, shoes and household including the Westfield Area “Y,” a distinguished military career, is a The Parade Committee invites any can Revolution sponsor this tra- soldiers’ graves are decorated, as bric-a-brac. There is no limit to the Mobile Meals, Youth and Family member of Westfield Veterans of For- organization or individual wishing to ditional, yearly observance in well as those of more than 25 ser- number of bags that can be purchased. Counseling Service, the United Way, eign Wars Post No. 11467. participate in this year’s parade to memory of veterans of the Ameri- vicemen of World War II and later. In preparation for Bag Day, the shop Westfield Rescue Squad, and St. Opening ceremonies will kick off at come to the Lord & Taylor parking lot can Revolution and other wars. Graves also include soldiers from will have everything at 50 percent off Joseph’s Social Service Center. 9 a.m. with services at the Monument by 8 a.m., and they will be placed in They will break from the line the French and Indian War, the War the week of Tuesday, May 31. For more information, please call to Veterans of World War I at the plaza the line of march. Any individuals or of the Memorial Day Parade of 1812 and the Civil War. Starting the week of Tuesday, June (908) 233-2530. of East Broad Street and North Av- organizations desiring to sponsor a enue in Westfield. wreath or make a financial offering to Participants are asked to assemble the Parade Committee are asked to in the Lord & Taylor west parking lot call Stan Cuba at (908) 233-2767. Someone has to have low prices, by 8 a.m. Each organization is asked After opening ceremonies, the pa- Prices Good to bring a five-inch by seven-inch in- rade route will be north on East Broad Thru x/x/04 dex card with basic information (orga- Street, straight up to Fairview Cem- nization name, brief background and etery, where the Veterans of Foreign person in charge), to be used during Wars will conduct closing ceremo- IT MIGHT AS WELL BE US. TV-36 coverage. Index cards will be nies. The Daughters of the American available at the assembly point, if Revolution and the Sons of the Ameri- needed. Doug Black of TV-36 will can Revolution will hold their annual film this year’s parade, with Pat Tighe memorial service at the Revolution- Northern New Jersey’s Largest Wine Stores offering commentary. ary War cemetery. Opening remarks will be made by The National Guard will lead this year’s Master of Ceremonies, Pe- Westfield’s tribute. A Westfield police ter Hogaboom. Al Riker, American escort, veterans’ organizations, Mr. Legion Chaplain, will offer the open- Cuoco, the Westfield Mayor and Town ing prayer and benediction. Mr. Council will be followed by various Hogaboom, Commander of American civic and youth organizations, the Fire Legion Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 Department, Rescue Squad and De- and Mountainside Veterans of Foreign partment of Public Works equipment. Wars Commander Bob Farley will Musical accompaniment will in- address the crowd. clude the Westfield High School KNOWLEDGEABLE This year, there will be a special Marching Band, the Westfield Fife INCREDIBLE SELECTION LOW PRICES - GREAT VALUE & FRIENDLY SERVICE wreath presentation by Michael and Drum Corp, and the Bound Brook New Jersey’s largest selection Kalinowski, a Korean War veteran and Drum and Bugle Corp, among others. Coupon 6351 Coupon 7925 a member of “The Chosen Few,” First Closing ceremonies will take place at Italian Wine Savings Spanish Wine Savings Marine Division, which fought in Fairview Cemetery by the Westfield $ 50 $ 00 Korea. 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SL-L5213 Page 8 Thursday, May 26, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Edison Honor Roll Reported Concepts & Thought By Principal Cheryl O’Brien

WESTFIELD – Edison Intermedi- Jakiyah Herron Katherine Venezia ate School Principal Cheryl O’Brien Anneliese Himmel Alex Weintraub Woman’s Club of Westfield has reported the names of seventh Danielle Hopkins Timothy Werner and eighth grade students placed on Keith Hurtt Matthew Wronski the Third Marking Period High and Jason Yang Awards $40,000 in Grants Regular Honor Rolls for the 2004- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL WESTFIELD – The The son of Mr. and Mrs. 2005 academic year. EIGHTH GRADE – 52 PUPILS Woman’s Club of Westfield Gary Wasserman, Alec is a DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Caroline Albanese Ross Kettleson has bestowed the follow- member of the National SEVENTH GRADE – 51 PUPILS Stephanie Albright Kathryn Kiefer ing one-time freshman Honor Society. He plays Meredith Ambinder Sara Koznecki Jennifer Ames Christopher Latimer grants of $5,000 to eight first singles and is the cap- Elaine Anderson Danni Liang Paul Bai Jenna Leopold Westfield High School tain of the WHS Boys Ten- Leslie Bartsch Melissa Littman Sally Bregman Alice Li (WHS) seniors. nis team, and is included in Zachary Bowman Kamil Lupicki Charles Cary Jason Lipshutz The general Woman’s “Who’s Who In American Emily Budnick Jessica Margolies Alexa Cassaro Justin Lo Club grants were awarded High School Students.” He David Ganz AUTHOR VISIT…Children’s book author David Adler recently visited Coles Heather Callahan Lisa Nehring Nicholas Chartrain Ezra Margolin to David Ganz, Jessica has managed his own Elementary School in Scotch Plains. Mr. Adler, who has written over 180 books Victoria Cheung Steven Obiajulu James Chu Joseph Martoglio Ropars, Lindsay Seagull, neighborhood business, for children including the Cam Jansen mystery series, explained the writing and Kevin Clancy Joshua Perlman Christine Clark Elizabeth McCarthy Robin Streit, Alec providing services ranging publishing process to the students. Monica D’Amico Lauren Posluszny Alexis Constantine Natalie Morrison Wasserman and Liza Zang. from snow removal to Shannon Doyle Lindsay Psolka Matthew DeMasi Alyson Moskowitz The nephew of Vincent babysitting. Jennifer Eisenberg Alison Ricardo Anthony DiIorio Robert O’Rourke and Christine Russo, David Alec will major in busi- Third Marking Period Honors Kathleen Esler Melissa Riegel Jennifer Dilzell Carla Ralston is a member of the Select ness at The University of Elizabeth Frankola Alicia Rogers Dennis Elwell Samantha Ritter Jazz Band, where he plays Wisconsin. Alex Furlong Rebecca Romano Christine Feldbauer Abigail Ryan the trumpet. He is a base- Lisa, the daughter of Mr. Awarded at Roosevelt School Katelyn Hoens Shelley Fussman Drew Schapow Zachary Friss Jeannette Sharpless ball pitcher and plays in and Mrs. Wenyao Zhang, is WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter- Samantha Kaufman Emily Weeks Emily Gluck Vishal Shah Sophia Geskin Colleen Smith the right field. a member of the WHS Var- mediate School Principal Stewart Laura Kenny Evan Weinberg Adam Goldberg Dylan Simon Danielle Gillyard Marisa Stotter Planning to attend sity Swim team. The princi- Carey has reported the names of sev- Casey Kerkhof Ariel Weingarten Kate Heffernan Sarah Spitz Alexandra Goldin Dean Thompson Montclair State University, pal second violinist for the enth and eighth grade students placed Robyn Knapp Matthew Weintraub Christopher Heinbockel Jenna Strauss Aileen Grogran Kimberly Townsend he is inclined to major in WHS Symphony Orches- on the Third Marking Period High Ryan Krasnoo Austin Wenta Zachary Helfand Sarah Szollar Bridget Grogan Sarah Vincett journalism or social work. tra, she volunteers as an aide and Regular Honor Rolls for the 2004- Stephanie Kuntz Jacob Williams Kyle Higgins Janya Tagat Jessica Harris Keegan Wallace The daughter of Mr. and at CSH and has taken sev- 2005 academic year. Josephine La Costa Matthew Woods Valerie Hoffman Madeline Tiedrich James Hughes Jennifer Weidman Mrs. Charles Ropars, Jes- eral courses at Union Alexa Zepka Leslie Holt Christina Tsui Michael Irving Amy Weiss sica is a member of the County College for college DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Miles Hsu Kelsey Wilson Jennifer Jean-Louis Danielle Zamarelli National Honor Society. credit. She is also a member SEVENTH GRADE – 65 PUPILS DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Michael Kaufhold Melissa Wong Her service to Children’s Rebecca Perch of the French and National Christin Aswad Brian Maehl EIGHTH GRADE – 53 PUPILS REGULAR HONOR ROLL David Athenson Stephen Marino Kathryn Abruzzo Shannon Murray Siyu Xiao EIGHTH GRADE – 73 PUPILS Specialized Hospital Honor Societies. (CHS), she earned the Girl Lisa will attend Cornell Meghan Brody Laura Marvin Nicole Aloupis Elaheh Nozari REGULAR HONOR ROLL Ravisher Atkar Rachael Leahy Abigail Burton Colin McKevitt Elizabeth Antonelli Mairead O’Booyle SEVENTH GRADE – 79 PUPILS John Barnes Amanda Lojo Scout’s Gold Award. A University, where she will peer minister and religious major in biology and pur- Christopher Castelo Mary McKevitt Kimberly Berke Nicole Papadopoulos Jamie Ackerman Meghan Ince Jonathan Berman Kathleen Lynes John Thomas Colucci Matthew Meserole Hanna Berman William Scott Perry Allison Ammermuller Kelly Irving Mallory Boesch Diana Maliqi education teacher, she also sue a medical career. plays field hockey. The Erma Sloane Cham- Andrew Cordeiro Gregory Mitchell Samuel Berse Alexander Powell Calvin Antoniewicz Rebecca Kape Mark Cafiero Matthew Marcus Tara Criscuolo Grace Mustard Ryan Brown Anne Re Nicole Aronson Daniel Krack Matthew Catenacci Dayna Marino Jessica will attend bers one-time freshman Arcadia University, where grant has been given to Tyler Cusick Maria Niemiera Julia Burns Casey Reimlinger Zachary Bakhtin Kristin Kukis Alexander Chartrain Andrew Marra Michael Eilbacher Michael Oster Shelby Carlin Christopher Rhodes Allison Barba Lindsey LaRusso David Chen Victoria Martinez she will major in art with Rebecca Perch, the daugh- an emphasis on illustra- Jessica Ropars ter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Carly Erman Anna Powell Michael Carpetto Christina Ricciuti Richard Barber Su Hee Lee Colleen Cleary Cyndil Matthew Jonathan Erman Katie Ramire Kristen Caruana Nicole Rosenberg Mark Bishop Rachael Lobo Devin Cline Matthew Morgan tion. Perch. Lindsay, the daughter of A member of the French Sharon Faktor Kevin Ramos Amanda Chang Hannah Rubin Megan Boersig Rachel McGovern Benjamin Colvin Julia Murphy Michael Fietkiewicz Adam Reich Vasilis Chantzis Joshua Schwartz John Bohlinger Sara Mitchell Paulina Cortes Dana Newman Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and National Honor Soci- Seagull, is a volunteer for eties, she is listed on the Benjamin Fine Megan Reilly Aaron Davidson Katherine Sheridan Jamie Bornstein Dylan Moran Brittany Cortinhal Katherine Nguyen Andrew Gates Jaraad Rogers Daniel Dickstein Melissa Shulman Jonathan Brucia Marissa Mormile Anthony DePaolo David Ortuso the American Red Cross. National Honor Roll. She An avid cook, she is the works for the Westfield Leah Geoghegan Evan Rosenburgh Amanda Garfinkel Eriene-Heidi Sidhom Justin Butler Rebecca Morse Adria De Vita Marisa Palestino Andrew Gialanella Amy Rosenfeld Briana Goncalves Amanda Simmons Robert Ciarrocca Kathleen O’Donnell-Pickert Nicholas DeFreitas Joseph Panarese star and producer of a cook- Rescue Squad, is a Color ing show on TV-36, Guard Lieutenant for the Nicholas Gilligan Lauren Ross Tara Handza Maxwell Sugarman Lacy Cummings Andrea Ortis Natalie DiFrancesco Evan Paulan Sarah Glickstein Michal Sagal Brian Hart Daniel Sullivan Madeleine DeJohn Drew Pecker Nicholas Dougert Katherine Payne “Studendously Simple.” WHS Marching Band, and The manager of her own Lindsay Seagull has tutored German, En- Sophie Greene Andrew Sauerwein Gabrielle Jakub Ravi Tamboli Brett Denicola Elizabeth Penczak Joshua Einbinder Ross Pohling Chang Hee Han Maxwell Schuster Matthew Karnofsky Katherine Taylor Elizabeth Dennerlein Lindsay Psolka Joshua Firestone David Pusar cooking business, “Cater- glish and mathematics. ing by Lindsay,” she is cur- Rebecca will major in Emily Harris Meredith Smith Elizabeth Lisooey Ross Tucker Andrew Deutchman Megan Pulliam Mark Fischetti Samuel Reichbach Kelly Hering Reid Smith Maria Lomaka Alexandra Tunis Brandon Dietz Michael Ruschmann Patrick Fringer Elizabeth Riordan rently employed at Chez psychology at Emory Uni- Catherine in town. versity. She hopes to pur- Connor Hewett Joshua Solomon Gregory Luppescu Mark Vander Schaaf Mary-Juliet Donohue Kevin Russell Dan Fussman Harrison Sacks Lauren Hughes Julia Spiridigliozzi Catherine Maguire Alan Workman Kathleen Dooley Jonathan Russo Daryl Garfinkel Todd Saunders Lindsay will attend The sue a medical career. Culinary Institute of The Antiques Depart- Halli James Daniel Sproul Taylor Manetti Tara Zierler Christopher Douglas Matthew Sanders Dominique Gillyard Matthew Scharpf Elizabeth Kamel Graeme Stahl Steven Zilberberg Marykate Doyle Kaylen Santiago John Gilmartin Christopher Sheehan America, where she plans ment, Ruth L. Quadenfield to major in baking and one-time freshman grant Sean Kilcullen Kelly Sullivan REGULAR HONOR ROLL Caroline Fahey Ryan Scrudato Nina Godbee Moira Smith Anne Knisely Kamal Tamboli Steven Fallon Sean Scrudato Adam Gottdiener Elyssa Solomon pastry. has been given to Katelyn EIGHTH GRADE – 108 PUPILS Alec Wasserman Joseph Kramkowski Scott Thien Gregory Fortino Nikolay Shargorodsky Nina Helfman Matthew Stroup The daughter of Leslie Hoens, the daughter of Mr. Michael Abbattista Ethan Krell Nicholson-Streit, Robin and Mrs. Thomas Hoens. Grace MacKenzie Peter Waddell Neil Amato Charles Laird Meghan Freudenheim Michael Sheehan Monica Hong Jay Tieman Yixiao Wang Kevin Furlong Arielle Silverman Matthew Isabella Jemma Urban plays the viola, is a Girl A member of the French Robert Angus Allison Lowenstein Trent Gabriel Emma Smelkinson Allison Jakobovic Douglas Velasco Scout, plays on the WHS and National Honor Soci- REGULAR HONOR ROLL Steven Anzalone Daniel Ludlum Brittany Graham Nicole Spera Melinda Jimenez Charisse Villa Volleyball team, partici- eties, she is drill captain of SEVENTH GRADE – 113 PUPILS David Babetski Amber Marie Lutey Joseph Graves Virginia Spinelli Rachel Kreutzer Andrew Weiss pates in track and field, and the WHS Marching Band. Robert Anderson Zachary La Porta Trevor Barnes Kyle Marsh Edward Greener Maxwell St. Lifer Christopher Kwon Corey Wisler is the Rotary Club secre- She is a layout and design Elise Annis Tracy Landon Sara Birkenthal William Mascarich, 3rd James Hay Lindsay Steinbach Jacob Lang Kevin Yang tary. artist and caption writer for Jacob Archambault Gabriella LaRosa Max Blum Nicholas Mavrogiannis Kevin Hearon Claire Stevens-Haas Joseph Yoo Robin will attend James the WHS yearbook, as well Hayle Baker Jaclyn Laspata Peter Boyes Joseph Mc Grath Madison University, where Lisa Zhang as a peer minister. Ryan Baker Suzanne Lemberg Nicholas Breza John McGrory she plans to major in psy- Katelyn will attend The Evan Bakst Dalton Mack Amy Brown Kathryn Millen chology. She hopes to obtain her University of Maryland, where she Katherine Bange Ian MacKenzie Chelsea Bryk Charlotte Morabito OWEN BRAND doctorate degree and teach in the will pursue a career in teaching Tyler Becker Olivia Magnanini Morgan Bunting Daniel Morse future. and mathematics. Daniel Berman Molly Maher Ariel Burns Anna Morton Your Home-Town Scott Bernstein Margaret Malaspina Erin Cahill Amanda Mosner Hannah Burke Wins Nozari, Molowa Earn Stephanie Bogin Drew Margolis Martha Cain Lauren Nemiroff MORTGAGE BANKER Katie Brennan Andrew Marino Jack Camillo Julia Partenope College Religion Prize Service Work Awards Maximilian Bryk Amanda Markowski Spencer Cassidy Kiran Patankar WESTFIELD – Hannah Burke, a Jacquelyn Buckman Lauren May Tara Castellone Matthew Pogue ISB MORTGAGE CO., LLC freshman at Connecticut College in MORRISTOWN – Westfield resi- Rebecca Castaldo Thomas Mc Keown Jane Cederroth Edward Purcell New London, Conn., was honored dents and students at Morristown- Amanda Centrella Nicholas McAlister Kristina Chabrier Thomas Purcell with the Class of 1993 Prize in the Beard School in Morristown, Roshan Gabrielle Cerami Samuel Mumford Panos Chantzis Philip Queller Study of Religion at a ceremony in Nozari and Mark Molowa, were rec- Danny Choo Alexandra O’Brian Harim Harry Choi Caroline Raba April. ognized for service work during cer- Sara Connery Charlotte O’Brien Michael Cifelli Eric Rachman The award is given to a student who emonies held on May 18. Alexander Cruz Kathleen O’Neill Rebecca Clapp Ryan Ragoza Residential - Construction demonstrates outstanding perfor- Roshan, a senior, received a Head- Matthew Daly Corinne Parsloe Dylan Clark Matthew Reiss mance in an introductory course in master Award, which is presented to Katherine Davidson Jill Pate Meredith Clark Philip Reynolds the study of religion by a first- or students who best exemplify the five Geena De Rose Gaffney Peterson Abigael Clarkson Elizabeth Rich Commercial - Bridge Loans second-year student. core values of the school. Michell Dornfeld Beau Preston Nicole Cruikshank Samantha Roscigno Hannah graduated Westfield High Mark, who is also a member of the Carolyn Dyer Megan Ramage Christoppher Delafuente Rachel Rosenberg Local: (908) 789-2730 School in 2004. 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240 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 • www.sunriseseniorliving.com It’s fun, and it’s FREE A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2005 Page 9 First Congregational Church Observes 125th Anniversary By HEIDI HYLAN-MOTYCZKA fered the prayer. The following mo- WESTFIELD – On Sunday, May tions were made and carried unani- 22, the First Congregational Church mously at this meeting: of Westfield, located at 125 Elmer 1. That a new Religious Society be Street, marked the 125th anniversary formed of the first gathering of its founders. 2. That the persons present be con- It was on a Saturday evening, May sidered members of this new Society 22, 1880, that 20 people gathered in 3. That the new denomination of the the library of Lyceum Hall to consider new Society be Congregational the advisability of forming a new 4. That a Committee of Five be church society. appointed to obtain subscriptions for The following text was taken from the support of a Congregational “A Centennial History of the First Church. (note: during this meeting Congregational Church of Westfield, $930 was subscribed for the support New Jersey,” written by Robert C. of the new church and $50 for the NEW PASTOR IN TOWN…An installation ceremony was held at The Presbyte- Hylan in 1979. support of the Sunday School) rian Church in Westfield on May 8 for the Reverend Dr. Raymond R. Roberts, the “Westfield was a primitive country 5. That a Committee of Three on church’s new Senior Pastor. Pictured, from left to right, are: The Reverend Dr. The First Congregational Church (Circa 1882) town in 1880. People moved around Organization be appointed W. Alfred Tinsdale, Pastor of The Presbyterian Church at Basking Ridge; the by horse and buggy on dirt roads. Persons attending this founding Reverend Cynthia J. Strickland, Interim Pastor of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Sidewalks, where they existed, were meeting were: Church in Pittstown; the Reverend Christina L. McCormick, Associate Pastor of a single board and, since there was no The Presbyterian Church in Westfield; Reverend Roberts; the Reverend Victoria A Rabbi and a Minister Share Mr. William J. Alpers, Mr. Henry F. M. Ney, Associate Pastor of the Westfield church; the Reverend Samuel Massengill, town water system, each home had its Alpers, Mrs. Henry F. Alpers (Elnora), Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Metuchen, and Claudia Heffner, an Reflections on Baseball and Life own well and pump. The Westfield Mrs. Albert Bridges (Elizabeth A.), elder of the church. Public Library was two years old and Miss Emma L. Bridges, Mrs. William By RABBI DOUG SAGAL ing Westfield parents who want their the telephone was only a toy, having W. Baker (Julia), Mr. L.V. Clark, Mr. The other day I was watching my kids to attend the finest universities. been exhibited at the 1876 Centennial Effingham Embree, Mr. George Reverend Roberts’ Installation son practice with his baseball team, I believe that children should be Exposition in Philadelphia. Kerosene Embree, Miss Louise Embree, Mr. when a local minister friend of mine well rounded and play sports and and gas were the principle illuminants, Henry Hosford, Mrs. Henry Hosford spotted me. He parked his car and strive academically, but as my minis- with electric lights just beginning to (Fannie E.), Miss Jennie Hickock, Mr. Honored at Special Service joined me, and the two of us watched ter friend reminded me, we need to appear in public places. The eight hun- Edward H. Ladd, Jr., Mrs. Julia E. dred-and-seventy-five residents were Ladd, Mr. James L. Miller, Mrs. James WESTFIELD – A special service tral Presbyterian Church in Summit; the first grade kids hit and field. always consider the priorities of life. was held May 8 at The Presbyterian the Reverend Samuel Massengill, I turned to the minister and re- A noted rabbi once asked a group about evenly divided in opinion as to L. Miller, Miss Nesmith, Miss Emily whether to retain this simple country Wheelock, and Mr. John H. Worth.” Church in Westfield to mark the for- Pastor of the First Presbyterian marked that as much as my son loves of affluent parents, “Which is more mal installation of the Reverend Dr. Church in Metuchen; the Reverend baseball and loves his coaches, he character or to grasp the new inven- Throughout this anniversary year, important, to be very wealthy and tions representing the progress and Raymond R. Roberts, who accepted Cynthia J. Strickland, Interim Pastor sometimes takes as much delight in only moderately honest, or to be very the First Congregational Church has rush into the 20th century, thus be- been highlighting history moments read the position of Pastor and head of of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church searching for dandelions in the grass honest and only moderately wealthy?” coming a suburb of New York City. staff earlier this year. in Pittstown; the Reverend Dr. W. as in practicing catching pop flies. Obviously, most parents, and I am during the 10 a.m. Sunday morning It was into this community that a worship services. In addition, at Coffee Reverend Roberts is the 23rd Se- Alfred Tisdale, Pastor of The Presby- The minister thought a moment, included, want all things for their chil- new religious Society was introduced Hours following worship, members and nior Pastor in the church’s 277-year terian Church at Basking Ridge; and and replied, “God bless him. It’s just dren – to be successful in their profes- in the spring of 1880. From this point visitors are enjoying monthly displays history. Before accepting this posi- the Reverend Dr. Louis B. Weeks, as important to learn to admire dan- sional and personal lives, to be well on, the new Society and the town grew of documents and photographs from tion, he served as Pastor in several President and Professor of Historical delions as it is to catch baseballs.” rounded and diverse in their interests, hand in hand and both prospered, with the church archives. A decade each churches in Virginia and, most re- Theology at the Union Theological My friend is right, of course, but to find the right spouse, to be happy the pastors and members of the new month features the buildings, the Pas- cently, as head of staff at the Grace Seminary in Richmond, Va. too often we forget. We live in a and contented with their choices. Society having a significant influence tors and various committee activities. Presbyterian Church in Jenkintown, Also assisting at the service were the wonderful town, but a competitive A famous medieval philosopher, on events and issues involving the The 125th Anniversary Committee Pa. Reverends Victoria M. Ney and Chris- town. Neighbors compete with one Moses Maimonides, commented 800 development of the town. is planning a 125th Anniversary Din- Several of his former associates tina L. McCormick, Associate Pastors another over who owns the most opu- years ago that the proper path of life The “gathering” of a Congregational ner Celebration for Friday, June 3, and pastoral friends took part in the of The Presbyterian Church in lent home, the most manicured lawn, was to seek “the middle road” of life, to Church in Westfield, in 1880, was an 2005 and will be welcoming back service, including Eunice Baer of the Westfield; Claudia Heffner, an elder; the most expensive automobile. seek a sense of balance. In these high outgrowth of certain conditions then current and past members and clergy. Oak Tree Presbyterian Church in William F. Clisham, Jr., Director of Parents engage personal trainers pressure and hectic times, hopefully, existing in the Presbyterian Church of In addition, a second history book, Edison; Belinda Brandon of the Cen- Music, and the choir of the local church. for their children so they can “make” we can teach balance to our children, Westfield. These conditions, ferment- “Into A Second Century,” has been the best teams. Children are outfitted and perchance, find it ourselves as well. ing for some time, surfaced during the written by church member John Sully. in the latest fashions, so they can be * * * * * * * pastorate of the Reverend W. H. Gill It chronicles the church’s history and A Special Restaurant for All Your Occasions invited to the most parties and be Rabbi Sagal is the spiritual leader (1878-1882) and caused several mem- events of the past 25 years, continuing friends with the most popular kids. of Temple Emanu-El, located at 756 bers, together with a number of “believ- from their first history book, “A Cen- Private tutors and private guidance East Broad Street in Westfield. ers” in town, to become associated with tennial History of the First Congrega- Monday Tuesday counselors make a good living serv- a Congregational Church. Specifically, tional Church of Westfield, New Jer- this schism was inspired by the con- sey” by Mr. Hylan. sciousness that with the growth of the For more information about the First Prime Rib Night Kansas City Steak Night Tamaques School Requests Presbyterian Church there had devel- Congregational Church, please call $19.95 oped a dissimilarity of tastes, a marked the church office at (908) 233-2494. $16.95 difference in view as to church polity Help In Time Capsule Search and an impatience with an “overabun- Presbyterian Church Early Bird Dinner dance of empty faith” to the extent that • Flounder Francaise By DAVID RIGGS Mr. Cullen later asked a teacher Slates Blood Drive Specially Written for the Westfield Leader and the Times some members deemed it necessary to • Penne Ala Vodka and a custodian who have been work- WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian organize a church with whose govern- • Chicken Marsala In 1976, Tamaques Elementary ing at Tamaques since the 1960’s ment they would be in hearty sympathy Church in Westfield will sponsor a School buried a time capsule that about where they recall the time cap- and agreement. This dispute recalls the blood drive by New Jersey Blood Ser- • Chop Steak contained items from every class in sule being placed. unresolved historical difference of con- vices on Tuesday, May 31, from 4 to 3p.m. to 6p.m. the school at that time. Now, the They both believe it to be buried in gregational control versus control from 9:30 p.m. in the church’s Assembly school is asking for the community’s the front lawn of the school. Mr. Cullen the top by clergy and elders. Hall, located at the corner of East Lunch help in finding the capsule. used a metal detector to sweep the Thus it was that twenty people (see Broad Street and Mountain Avenue. • Steakhouse Sandwich A former student, who attended front lawn but came up unsuccessful. It list) met in the library of Lyceum Hall Area hospitals are low in blood sup- • Grilled Caesar Salad Tamaques at the time of the time was a weak metal detector, however, on Saturday evening, May 22, 1880, plies and in need of donations. Donors • Barbecued Pork capsule burial, contacted Principal and Mr. Cullen is now calling upon the to consider the advisability of forming should be between 18 and 75 years Michael Cullen about the time cap- local community for a metal detector. a new church society. Mr. Henry old, although those older than 75 may Happy Hour sule. The former student thought that Rather than dig up the entire front Hosford was elected chairman of the donate if they have a doctor’s note. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Mon. to Fri. • Bar Menu Available Until Closing the capsule was put underneath the of the school, Mr. Cullen would like meeting and Mr. Henry F. Alpers was Donors should bring identification building, but Mr. Cullen had no luck a better metal detector to be provided elected secretary. Mr. Alpers, who had and not have donated within the last Extensive Wine and Reserve List in finding it there. for the search. Those that are inter- been elected a ruling Elder of the 56 days. Appointments are not neces- • Office Parties • Luncheons • Anniversaries “I crawled into the shelter under- ested in helping can contact Presbyterian Church on January 17, sary, but can be made by calling the • Business Meetings • Christenings • Holiday Parties neath the school but I couldn’t find Tamaques Elementary School at 1880, but had declined to serve, of- church office at (908) 233-0301. anything,” he said. (908) 789-4580. On Premise Catering 2EDEEMER,UTHERAN3CHOOL 99 Center Street #OWPERTHWAITE0L 7ESTFIELD Garwood, N.J. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. (908) 232-5204    WWWREDEEMERLUTHERANWESTFIELDCOM “25 Years Experience” Dining Hours: Sun.-Wed., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Thurs.-Sat., 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tues. to Fri.

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By FRED LECOMTE feated the A. L. Johnson Crusaders, in a season-high four goals. Senior Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 12-4, in the semifinals of the Union Andrew Schott and junior Ryan Leaving nothing to chance, the County Tournament on May 21 at Sharkey each rippled the cage with second-seeded Westfield High School Tatlock Field in Summit. two goals. Not to be left out of the boys’ lacrosse team excelled in every Senior midfielder Matt Gallagher equation, Joe Simone (3 assists), Ryan aspect of the game and soundly de- brandished the Crusader net by firing Yarusi (4 assists), Mike Bialick and senior Christian Luker each scored a goal. Kevin Swiere led the Crusaders with two goals. Blue Devil senior netkeeper Chris Zaffuto worked 15 saves and Crusader Alex Nucera was pummeled with 33 shots, making nine saves. “I don’t think it was a perfectly played game. We played well in the opening quarter, but in the second quarter we were not working and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times NEVER WASTING ANY TIME…Blue Devil freshman Kevin Shallcross never wasted any time and finished his second singles pushing the ball to the cage the way match against Columbia before any of the other competitors finished their first set. Shallcross won his match, 6-1, 6-0. we wanted to. Winning face offs and picking up ground balls is where we lacked a bit,” said Blue Devil Head SHALLCROSS CRUISES, NETRAVALI CLINCHES WIN Coach Gerry Benaquista. “In the sec- ond half, they came out in a zone and we were able to cut through and fin- ished our shots. Later in the game, Blue Devil Net Boys Advance they changed man-to-man and that took us some time to adjust to, how- ever we completed the task. We picked up the intensity, got the shots we wanted and scored at will. We were To NJ Sec. 2, Group 4 Finals able to get everyone into the game.” Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Working the ball effectively, the 8- By DAVID B. CORBIN to glide to a 6-1, 6-0 victory and to and it gives me an even bigger edge,” WIPING OUT A CRUSADER…Blue Devil senior midfielder laxer Mike Patella 10 Blue Devils were far more aggres- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times finish his match before any of the said Shallcross. “I started strongly in tramples a Crusader while intercepting a pass. Westfield terrorized A.L. Johnson sive and took advantage of the Cru Westfield High School boys tennis other competitors completed even the first set and I knew that if I kept on during the Union County semifinals, 12-4. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Head Coach George Kapner said in a their first sets. the pressure it would turn out my pre-season interview with The “I have a lot of experience, even way.” BOBYACK WINS LONG JUMP, ZALESKI SETS PV RECORD Westfield Leader and The Times, though I am a freshman. I try to go out “You have to be perfect to get one “What’s interesting is that two fresh- there as relaxed as I can. The more by him,” Kapner said of Shallcross. men have made the starting team, pressure you put on yourself, the Blue Devils Andrew Levy and Jack Kevin Shallcross and Ravi Netravali.” worse you play. I know I am going up Trimble were the next off the courts Raider Girls Add UCT Title Not only have they made the team against good kids, but I try to finish after claiming a 6-3, 6-2 triumph over but Shallcross, the Union County sec- quickly and keep fresh. I like to be Max Kramer and John Jamison at ond singles champion, was the first patient from the baseline and keep second doubles. one off the court after cruising to the balls in play. My opponents make “Jack has improved tenfold since victory at second singles and Netravali a lot of errors. That frustrates them CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 To List, Blue Devils Take 7th clinched the team victory after his win at third singles as the Blue Devils By DAVID B. CORBIN edging Rahway by four points to claim Michelle Regg, normally favored to defeated the Columbia Cougars, 4-1, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times their first UCT title at Hub Stine Field win the event, was not in her best in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group First, the Union County Relay title; in Plainfield on May 21. Westfield rhythm but Kelly rose to the occasion. 4 semifinals in Westfield on May 19. WESTFIELD second, the Watchung Conference finished seventh with 36 points and Kelly also turned in a personal-best The Blue Devils were to face Basketball Association (WC) National Division title and, now, an ever-improving Union Catholic time of 1:05.5, topping her previous Bridgewater-Raritan for the title on the Union County (UCT) Individual (UC) team placed 11th with 21 points. best by two seconds, to place third in May 24. BLUE DEVIL 2005 track & field title belongs to the Scotch The Raiders’ best performances, the 400 intermediate hurdles. Gover- Displaying his unusually refined Plains-Fanwood High School girls. however, came in the jumping events nor Livingston’s Christine McCurdy patience, Shallcross frustrated the BASKETBALL CAMPS The Raider girls received strong per- where they garnered three first places. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 more impatient Cougar Alex Kramer BOYS VARSITY GIRLS VARSITY formances across the board in the On May 20, junior Meaghan Kelly BASKETBALL COACH BASKETBALL COACH running events, the field events and took top honors in the triple jump with the jumping events to total 72 points, a distance of 32-11.75. Teammate The Westfield Leader - The Times • KEVIN EVERLY • JOE MARINO The philosophy of our camp is to teach Serving the Town Since 1890 fundamentals of the game and have fun doing it. 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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

It was a short bus ride home from the while I was coaching the Steelers in the seniors, it was as if “blue flu” had hit Pingry School, which was located in Westfield Boys Football League. He half (or more) of the senior class. Hillside at the time. It was Jan. 12, 1962 would always yell, “Hi Coach” as he Once upon a time, the evening was a and our WHS swim team had just lost to went smiling off with his pack. highlight of every athlete’s career. Now, Pingry, 55-40. It was our first loss after When he retired from coaching in taking three hours out of their life for a free 59 straight wins, dating back to a loss to the early 1980s, he moved, first to dinner and to be honored for their athletic Columbia on Jan. 11, 1957. And it would Hanover, N.H., and more recently to efforts seems like it’s too much to ask. be our last loss until Feb. 13, 1965 when Hamburg, up in Sussex County, to be Many old-time WHS athletes were the Princeton University freshmen ended closer to his grandkids. there to help with the scholarship pre- a 45-meet winning streak. When I became coach of the WHS sentations, including Roger Love (’57), Our coach stood up in the front of the swim team, it was very humbling to be Brad Brewster (’70), Tom Pfeiffer (’72), bus and explained all the things he in the shadow of my coach and Uncle Glen Kehler (’75) and Traci Love (’84). could have done, all the things he should Joe Della Badia, Chuck Gantner, Perry MISSING CLASSES have done, and we would’ve won the Coultas and Chris McGiffin. But it all It occurs to me that I should’ve in- Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times meet, if he’d put this guy in this event, became worthwhile when, a couple cluded the graduating class with each BRINGING IT ON HOME…Scotch Plains-Fanwood senior second baseman Tayler Cianciotta, No. 8, crosses home plate or loaded up this relay. The meet was days after we won the school’s record of the members of my All-WHS Base- after Kelli Kaskiw bashed a single in the seventh. The Raiders won, 4-2. winnable, and he was convinced it was 20th state championship in 2004, I got ball Team (1960-2005) that appeared his fault. a “congratulations” card postmarked last week. So, better late than never, I never forgot that. It wasn’t his fault, Hamburg, N.J. Earlier this year, when here goes: COLINERI, KASKIW SCORE WINNING RUNS IN 7TH but he didn’t want his team to feel WHS became the first New Jersey Bobby Flynn (1967), Brian worse than they already felt, so he was school to win 700 swim meets, another Ciemniecki (1996), Lamont Turner going to take the blame (not that people card arrived from Hamburg. (1999), Steve Tebbetts (1972), Mike in the early 1960s were that quick to be If you don’t think there are tears in Murray (2006), Clint Factor (1988), Raiders Rally in 7th, Sting dumping blame on everybody for ev- my eyes as I write this, you don’t know Kevin Stock (1988), John Havas (1972), erything). me. And you especially don’t know Dwight Davies (1964), Don Anderson He wasn’t really a swimming coach, Walt Clarkson, one of the two greatest (1966), Dicky Myers (1962), Greg more a great coach (cross country and coaches I ever knew. Coach Clarkson Chlan (1965), Ken Stith (1966), Monte track were his areas of expertise) who passed away last Saturday, at the way- Turner (1974), K.C. Knobloch (1978), Blue Devil Softballers, 4-2 took on the swimming job because too-early age of 73. Hey Coach, we’re Chuck Mueller (1987), Chris Infantino practices were at 5:30 a.m. and wouldn’t gonna win No. 21 next February, just (1993), Kris Williams (1995), Brian By FRED LECOMTE can get the job done. Offensively, any- Moskowitz got a base hit and was interfere with indoor track practice in for you! Flynn (2000), Jay Cook (2002). Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times one in our lineup can break the game then called out at second on a stolen the afternoon, and somebody had to DEN TRIVIA SEMI-RETIREMENT Winning against the Westfield High open. We’re a pressure team. Once base attempt following a fine throw coach the state’s No. 1 team. But he On May 28, 1980 the Westfield High At the Booster Dinner, it was an- School varsity softball team has not someone hits, it’s contagious. It’s just by catcher Lauren Mains. Westfield knew how to plan a lineup, and he knew School Boosters hosted their 13th nounced that a couple of long-time come easy, but this time the Scotch that old game where it trickles down managed to take a 2-1 advantage in how to motivate kids to achieve beyond Awards Dinner. Who was the guest coaches would be stepping down, ei- Plains-Fanwood High School Raid- throughout the lineup.” the sixth, however. Flannery slapped what they thought themselves capable speaker that night? ther from coaching or teaching. Jack ers took charge with strong pitching The Blue Devils took a 1-0 lead in a single to right, advanced to second of doing. And nobody was ever more TOURNEY TIME Martin will retire as a teacher in the and clutch hitting to rock the Blue the first when Mary Kate Flannery on a throwing error and scored on an prepared for an opponent. We knew Tara Pignoli’s WHS softball team district, but will continue coaching the Devils, 4-2, in Westfield on May 18. worked a walk, advanced to second RBI single by Katie Smith. every name of every kid on Pingry, has definitely had an up-and-down year, WHS boys cross country teams, where’s The Raiders got solid pitching from on Jen Urcioli’s sacrifice bunt, hustled The Raiders bounced right back Seton Hall, Trenton … I can still re- and the third-year coach would love to he’s done an outstanding job for over Elaine Piniat, who struck out four, to third on a passed ball and scored on though, striking for three runs in the member the Pingry relay that beat us … see two things from her team: consis- 20 years. Thom Hornish will stay on as walked one and limited the Blue Dev- a sacrifice fly ball by Kristina top of the seventh. Mains nailed a Dick Thomas … Joe Monier … Andy tency and a nice win over a quality girls cross country coach but will not ils to just five hits. Blue Devil Lauren Fietkiewicz. single to right and then stole second Ulrich … Bob Ziegenhagen. And it’s opponent. After a first-round bye, WHS be back to assist with the girls spring 43 years since it happened. topped Union, 3-1, Tuesday, moving track team. And Paul Smith, who has Gelmetti, who struck out seven Raid- In the third inning, Blue Devil base. Piniat thumped a single to right had some outstanding jayvee girls bas- ers, did not yield a run until the fourth The next year the YMCA’s sparkling the Blue Devils into the sectional semi- catcher Jillian Olsen fired the ball to and Lauren Benevengo was called safe new Wallace Pool opened, but Coach finals, likely against Hunterdon Cen- ketball teams, is retiring as both a coach inning. Fietkiewicz who tagged the runner on a bad throw to first, therefore load- wouldn’t let us swim a meet in the new tral. The probable winner of the other and guidance counselor. “Westfield is a great team. Our girls heading to second. In the top of the ing the bases. Gelmetti struck out the facility until Jan. 11, the day Pingry half of the bracket is J.P. Stevens, which QUOTE OF THE WEEK were aware that it was going to be fourth, the Raiders scored their first next batter, but disaster hit when a came to town. They had basically the WHS beat to win last year’s sectional From Tom Pfeiffer in the parking lot tough and we had to get it done. Being run. Melisse Sette stepped to the plate pick-off play at second sailed into the same team back as the previous year – title. outside the Westwood after the Booster a town over, they are rivals and they and whacked a sharp single to center outfield, bringing home Mains. Nicole minus Thomas, but with John Trull and Veteran coach Bob Brewster’s club Dinner. “It was great that when (the wanted to win both. Unfortunately, we and Tayler Cianciotta followed with Colineri and Kelli Kaskiw followed Tocher Mitchell – but our coach had us goes into the sectional tourney with Devil’s Den) wrote about the town put- split with them as we did last year,” an infield single. An errant throw with back-to-back RBI singles to bring chompin’ at the bit and it was a 61-34 two aces – Billy Hearon and Tom ting up the banners on streets coming said Raider Head Coach Kelly Covert. from third allowed Sette to score, home pinch runner Allie Brown and rout that wasn’t as close as it sounds. Ricciuti – both ready to go. WHS faces into town that our (1972 state champi- “Our defense is solid. We have a very making it a 1-1 ballgame. Benevengo, respectively. The school then told Coach he had to Bayonne tomorrow in its quarterfinal onship) basketball team’s banner was good pitcher in Piniat and have Jess A Blue Devils scoring opportunity “We’re a slow starting team,” said give up one of his four sports, and game, and a win would put them likely across the street from Chrone’s.” Moore on the bench ready to go. Both came up short in the fourth when Jess Covert. “We know we have the talent. swimming was the obvious choice. He against top-seeded Hunterdon Central, REMEMBER WHEN … When I’m on the side, I’m dying went on to be one of New Jersey’s all- a team they’ve already beaten. The May 26, 1961: Dave Taylor is co- inside and my chest is tight while time great cross-country/track coaches, likely opponent should WHS get to the medalist (with Clark’s Walt Lilley) with they’re talking about what they want and was a second-year induction into sectional final is Watchung Hills. a 75 as the WHS golf team wins its third to do after the game and what kind of the Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame. The WHS lacrosse team has been hot straight Union County Championship. pizza they are going to have.” After high school, I would often see of late and earned a No. 6 seed in the May 28, 1937: The WHS golf team Coach running around Tamaques Park Group 3 tournament field. If Gerry is disqualified from the state tourna- Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 100 3 4 Westfield 100 001 0 2 with his beloved Blue Devil harriers, Benaquista’s club defeated Northern ment after one of its players plays “win- Highlands earlier this week in its opener, ter rules.” they’ll face the Ridge-Nutley winner, May 28, 1948: Terry Brady shoots KEHLER’S probably tomorrow. an 86-80-166 to win the state public WHERE HAVE SENIORS school individual golf title. YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP GONE? May 29, 1941: The WHS tennis team For Boys Entering The 38th Boosters Awards Dinner loses to Millburn 3-2. It was the lone loss was held last Wednesday at the for coach Sam Bunting’s team, which Grades Three Through Nine Westwood. It’s a really nice event, with won the Group 3 title with a 4-1 victory Fundamentals for all groups will be emphasized, plaques for all senior athletes and schol- over Tenafly. It was the first of Bunting’s with advanced instruction for accelerated groups arships for many of the outstanding three state champ teams, and the second scholar-athletes. of WHS’s 14 state tennis titles. CAMP DIRECTORS: Ed Tranchina, Westfield High School One problem this year: the room May 31, 1935: Bob Wilkinson shoots Glen Kehler, Westfield High School, Rutgers University seemed to be half empty. Estimates at a 79-68-147 to win the state individual Monday June 27 to Thursday June 30, 2005 one of the coaches’ tables was that golf title. more than half the senior athletes were TRIVIA ANSWER 9:00 am to 12:00 pm no-shows to get their plaques. (It The guest speaker was none other EDISON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL might’ve been more.) than “The Boss.” No, not Bruce Across KEHLER STADIUM - Rahway Ave., Westfield The WHS Boosters help the school’s Springsteen, the other boss, George athletic programs in many ways, in- Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees. FINAL REGISTRATION: cluding financially. This is their night Devil’s Den appears Thursday in the First day of Camp, June 27th to have all the kids show up and be Westfield Leader. Contact us with com- honored. And when athletic director ments and/or suggestions at For more information: 908-654-0417 Ed Tranchina was reading off the list of [email protected]

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Moskal and Jeff Bell each singled. Murray drilled a two-run double – his Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Recently getting back into the pitch- 100th career hit. Park Middle School Field provided ing rotation for the Raiders was James Gates whacked a leadoff triple in the setting for a show of power be- Scalfaro, who came into the game with the bottom of the inning but an omen tween the visiting Westfield High a 2-0 record. Scalfaro pitched four- of bad fortune came shortly afterwards. School baseball team and Scotch and-a-third innings, allowing seven hits, Dinizo struck out and Varsolona laid Plains-Fanwood on May 18. After four walks and eight runs while striking down a bunt in front of the plate on a four innings of crafty baseball, the out three. Drew Howell relieved suicide squeeze. Blue Devil catcher Blue Devils mounted a breakout five- Scalfaro and recorded three strikeouts, Murray grabbed the ball and caught run, fifth inning attack to crack a 3-3 two walks, three hits and four runs in Gates helpless between third and home. deadlock and added four more runs in one inning before Sean Varsolona came No Raiders scored. The momentum played itself out in the fifth. After Kim walked and added another stolen base, Hearon hammered an RBI triple to right- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times center. Murray and Ricciuti walked. A REAL WORKHORSE…Raider Sean Smith glides over the hurdles in the 110 hurdles. Smith competed in four events, Hearon scored on a passed ball, won the high jump and took second in the 400 hurdles. Mike Diaz yanked an RBI single and Zierler slashed a two-run triple. “He started me off with fastballs. WOODS CLEARS 15-0 IN PV; SMITH, ROWBOTHAM WIN Once he got behind in the count he started throwing curve balls and they were tough, so I was trying to get him early in the count,” Hearon Raiders Get 2nd, Blue Devils said of Scalfaro. Dinizo answered with his two-run homer in the Raider half of the in- ning, making the score, 8-5, but Place Eighth in UCT Track Raider mental errors contributed to a four-run sixth for Westfield. Kim away with it today,” said Perrella. reached first on a throwing error and By DAVID B. CORBIN nicely. The last time I checked, 44 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times was the lowest (on the state top-six “We both worked very hard. I’m re- stole second, Murray smashed an ally happy for him. He deserves to RBI triple and Ricciuti walked, set- Workhorses Sean Smith and Kyle list), so I hope I’m in there now,” said Rowbotham competed in four events Rowbotham. win a fast race like that. We are both ting up a first-and-third situation. coming into it strong and I wouldn’t Pinch runner Jayshawn King on first each and both grabbed a first in an Although placed in the second heat, individual event to help the Scotch Rowbotham tied his personal-best be surprised if we have some fast deliberately got caught into a run- times for the sectionals.” down. The Raiders reacted but did Plains-Fanwood High School boys time of 50.7 to tie for third in the 400 team place second with a total of 69 in meters. Rowbotham, Rob Ventura, Raiders Teddy Acosta with a shove not execute well. The runner on third of 46-0.25 and Mike Alleman at 45- scored and King dove safely back to the Union County (UCT) track & Mike Miller and Smith combined for field championship at Hub Stine Field a time of 3:28.6 to finish third in the 8.25 placed 3-5 in the shot put, Greg first. Zierler followed with an RBI Brand took fifth in the javelin with a single and Hild added an RBI double. in Plainfield on May 21. Union placed 4x400. Union Catholic finished fifth first with a total of 80, Westfield, with with a time of 3:31.6. distance of 153-0 and Marc Fabiano David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “It’s always good to get momen- CAUSING A LOT OF CONFUSION…Blue Devil Jayshawn King dives safely back stunning performances from Mike Nearly always placing second to took sixth in the discus with a toss of tum going into the states, espe- 118-9. Raider Josh Zinman finished to first after creating a deliberate rundown play to score the runner from third. cially against a team like Scotch Woods and Jeff Perrella, placed eighth Governor Livingston’s Anthony with 24 points and Union Catholic Abitante in the pole vault, Woods third in the 3200 meters with a time of Plains,” said Hearon. 10:11.0 and Union Catholic’s Jon the sixth to come up with a 12-5 in for the final one-and-a-third innings “Our bats caught up to the ball tied for 12th with 10 points. finally turned the tables and won the Smith took top honors in the high event with a height of 15-0 on his first Cerdedeiro crossed fifth in the 200 victory and to claim local bragging to put out the fire, recording one today,” said Blue Devil Head Coach meters with a time of 23.1. rights since they also defeated the strikeout, one walk and one hit. Bob Brewster. “This is a wide open jump with a height of 6-2 to defend attempt, beating his own Westfield Raiders, 8-2, in their previous meet- Tom Ricciuti pitched five innings field. Any ball that is hit hard in the his UCT title. High School record of 14-9 set on TOP TEAM TOTALS: “It’s like a repeat of last year plus May 13 at the Watchung Conference Union (U) 80, 2. Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing on April 11. for the 16-9 Blue Devils, fanning six, gap is going to run. You better have (SPF) 69, 3. Rahway (R) 60.5, 4. Cranford On the unfenced field, the teams walking one and yielding eight hits. great outfielders. We hit a lot of balls (Chris) Haley (Union). I can’t argue meet. Teammate Greg Gorski had a with winning the county. That’s what (C) 45, 5. Plainfield (P) 44, 6. Johnson (J) combined for a total of 19 hits, in- Brandon Cuba, who pitched in the in the seams. Murray went over the fine vault of 14-0 to place third and 38, 7. Elizabeth (E) 33, 8. Westfield (W) cluding five triples, two doubles and sixth inning, fanned two and gave up 100-hit mark. He now has 101, which I wanted to do all season,” said Smith. Raiders Max Carow and Tom Pennella 24, 9. Governor Livingston (GL) 23, 10. Smith placed third in the 110- placed 4-5, each with a vault of 12-0. Summit (S) 21, 11. Linden (L) 20, 12. a home run. Blue Devil Billy Hearon a single and Craig Ellis slammed the breaks Brian Ciemniecki’s record. Union Catholic and Roselle Catholic 10 (3-for-5, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI) ac- door in the seventh, fanning two and He’s also close to 100 RBI. He’s hurdles with a time of 15.1 and fin- Although exerting a strong kick in ished second in the 400 intermediate the final 300 meters, Perrella could INDIVIDUAL WINNERS: counted for two of those triples. Jun- walking one. becoming a complete hitter. Playing 100: Latif Brewer (U) 10.7 ior Mike Murray (2-for-3, 3 RBI, 2 Hearon cracked his first triple in our type of schedule, to me, that’s hurdles at a personal-best 55.4 just not quite catch Cranford’s Kevin behind Union’s Brett Axelrod who 200: Brewer (U) 22 runs scored) tripled and doubled to the top of the first and scored on quite a feat.” Brown in the 1600 meters but did 400: James Williams (P) 50.1 break the 100-career hit mark. Alex Ricciuti’s RBI single up the middle. crossed in 54.9. Raider Nehemiah finish second with a personal-best 800: Watson Estelan (R) 1:57.8 Westfield 102 054 0 12 Burney-Porter took sixth in the 110- time of 4:22.7. Brown finished in 1,600: Brown (C) 4:21.9 Zierler (2-for-4. 3 RBI, 1 run scored) The Raiders took a 2-1 lead in the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 210 020 0 5 3,200: Joe McKenney (C) 9:44.3 had a two-run triple and Chris Hild bottom of the inning when Gates and hurdles at 15.8. 4:21.9 and Union Catholic’s Brian “It was a good race. Axelrod just Guteri finished third at 4:31.5. 110H: Chris Haley (U) 14.2 added an RBI double. Dinizo poked RBI singles. Woods Clears 15-3.5 400H: Axelrod (U) 54.9 Mike Dinizo (2-for-4, 3 RBI, 1 run Jeff Bell singled, stole second and had the best of me,” said Smith. “I thought he was going to try to High Jump: Smith (SPF) 6-2 Rowbotham hopped, stepped and push early to take the sting out of my Long Jump: Reggie Dixon (P) 22-5.25 scored) provided the big banger for scored on Rob Moskal’s sacrifice fly In Pole Vault Event Triple Jump: Rowbotham (SPF) 44-5.25 the 13-10 Raiders with a two-run to give the Raiders a 3-1 lead after jumped his way to first in the triple kick. He surprised me around the Blue Devil Mike Woods cleared jump with a personal-best distance of Pole Vault: Woods (W) 15-0 homer in the fifth inning. John two innings. The Blue Devils tied it 1200. I didn’t know whether he was Shot Put: Jim Moreno (L) 49-3 a state-leading 15-3.5 in the pole 44-5.25 – one of the top-eight in the just bursting or if he was just trying to Discus: Moreno (L) 137-5 Maloney went 2-for-3 with two runs up in the third when Jay Anderson vault at the East Coast Relays in scored and Kyle Gates had a triple walked, Sam Kim (1-for-4, 3 runs state. run the whole race that way. He pretty Javelin: Ray Dobroski (J) 167-7 Morristown on May 23. “My footing is coming together much caught me off-guard and ran 4x400: U (Luis Coral, Matt Walker, and an RBI single. Kevin Urban, Rob scored, 2 stolen bases) singled and Adonijah Ashley, Brett Axelrod) 3:27.9

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16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated Page 14 Thursday, May 26, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Golfers Capture Meet of Champions Crown All four Westfield High School but Shallcross finished with a double- golfers clicked at the right time to bogie six. earn the Blue Devils the team title at Blue Devil junior Jimmy Arbes fin- the Meet of Champions (MOC) held ished third with a 72 (34-38). Garrett on the 6,711-yard, par 70 course at Cockren finished with an 80 (37-43) the Burlington Country Club in Mount and Nick Petrarca finished with an 84 Holly on May 23. The Blue Devils (40-44). finished with a 307 total to beat run- The Blue Devils also won the MOC ner-up Bergen Catholic by four in 2003 at Burlington and in 1993 at strokes. Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. Three-time defending Union TOP 10 TEAMS: County champion Ryan Shallcross 1. Westfield (W) 307, 2. Bergen Catho- (32-39) finished in regulation tied for lic (BC) 311, 3. Bishop Eustace (BE) the lead with freshman Morgan 319, 4. Ramapo (R) and Shawnee (S) Hoffmann (35-36) of Ramapo, each 324, 6. Princeton (P) 325, 7. Seneca (Se) David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times carding a one-over-par 71. Also, 326, 8. Ridgewood (Ri) 328, 9. St. Au- AN INTENSE MATCH…Blue Devil Alec Wasserman makes a return in his first Shallcross got a hole-in-one on the gustine (SA) 332, 10. Haddonfield (H) singles match against Columbia. par-3, 217-yard second hole using a 333 3-iron. TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS: David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Both players’ nerves were on edge Hoffmann (R) 35-36-71, 2. Shallcross RIGHT ON SCHEDULE…Blue Devil Emily MacNeil, front, appears to be right on the first playoff hole, the par-4, (W) 32-39-71, 3. Arbes (W) 34-38-72, 4. on schedule after winning the 800 meters with a time of 2:18.4. In the Section 2, Blue Devil Net Boys Advance 422-yard first hole. Shallcross ripped Mark Costanza (BC) 35-38-73, 5. Kevin Group 4 meet on May 22 last year, MacNeil crossed second in the 800 meters with his drive into the woods and Hoffmann Foley (Immaculata) 37-37-74, 6. Craig a time of 2:18.32. To NJ Sec. 2, Group 4 Finals drove into the rough. Hoffmann’s sec- Tully (Mt. Lakes) 38-36-74, 7. Mike ond shot made the green but Shallcross Meisenzahl (S) 36-39-75, 8. Steve CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 put his second shot into the rough and Sieracki (BE) 37-38-75, 9. Paul Park Raider Girls Add UCT Title counties. Having him next to me, we rhythm, Netravali clinched the team bounced his third shot past the green. (Wayne Valley) 34-41-75, 10. Mike played so much better,” stated Levy. victory by winning the next set, 6-2. Hoffmann three-putted for a bogie DiMeglio (P) 39-37-76 “Columbia was interesting. They “Everybody cheers for everybody To List, Blue Devils Take 7th played Austrailian doubles where they else, so I was aware (of the team stay on the same side of the court. We situation). The whole point of a team CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 had a little trouble adjusting to their is to help everybody else win, not just Amboy Gunners Blank was fourth at 1:06.1 followed by UC and teammate Olina Borkowsky was returns but, once we decided all we yourself,” said Netravali. “He Viking Alisa Harris at 1:07. fourth in the javelin at 94-8. were going to do was pick a spot, we (Torpey) had a great forehand ap- Kelly ran the leadoff leg of the Raider Mary Shashaty crossed sec- were fine.” proach and he was very fast. I lucked 4x400 foursome (Kelly, Bridget ond in the 3200 meters with a time of At first doubles, Blue Devils Brian out a little bit today. I waited for an Vikings Softballers, 4-0 Cornwell, Amanda Bobyack and 11:30.4. Blue Devils Jen Danielsson Kender and Lee Bernstein were strug- easy ball to come in on and I tried not Samantha Gates) who placed third at 12:08.8 and Ann Wisler at 12:12 gling with the unfamiliar formation to get angry with myself. Also my By FRED LECOMTE running is hurting us and we’re not with a time of 4:09.8. Blue Devils and Raider Laura Harrison at 12:19.1 of Cougars Dan Olinsky and Ben serve held up pretty well today.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times capitalizing on what we need to do.” Emily MacNeil, Erica Ammermuller, placed 4-5-6, respectively. Lehrer. Kender and Bernstein went Kender and Bernstein got on their Despite a strong pitching perfor- Unfortunately for Union Catholic, Mariam Becker-Cohen and Annie UC Viking junior Leslie Hendricks up 6-5 in the first set but dropped the game and went on to win the next two mance from Union Catholic High they were unable to come through Onishi finished second with a time of crossed second in the 400 meters with next game to force a tiebreaker that sets, 6-2, 6-2, and Wasserman was School’s Danielle Chapla, the visit- and the Amboy girls added insult to 4:08.9. Getting the baton in third a PB time of 1:01.4 and Raider Gates was won by Olinsky and Lehrer. In forced to retire via injury default. ing 18-5 South Amboy Gunners soft- injury with another run in the sixth. place, Onishi turned on the burners in finished fifth at 1:02.6. the meantime, Blue Devil Alec WESTFIELD 4, COLUMBIA 1 ball team took advantage of a miscue O’Connor singled to left for the the final 200 meters to finish second. “She has been working very hard Wasserman was in the same situation First singles: Barrowclough (C) d. in the seventh inning and took home Gunners and scored on Nicole Onishi also placed fourth in the 1600 this year, especially in the 400,” said with his first singles opponent Peter Wasserman, 7-6 (7-5), 1-0 (injury de- a 4-0 victory on May 19. Scarillo’s RBI double to center. meters at 5:26.2. Viking Head Coach Mary Barrowclough and eventually fault) Chapla struck out 14 Gunners, gave In the seventh, the Gunners ex- Second singles: Shallcross (W) d. Alex Bobyack, a sophomore, defended (Korfmacher) MacCabe, a former dropped the first set 7-6 (7-5). Kramer, 6-1, 6-0 up seven hits and hit a batter. Amboy’s tended the lead to 4-0 when Lindsay her UCT long jump title by leaping a WHS graduate. “The strategy we were With the uncertainty at first singles Third singles: Netravali (W) d. Torpey, Amanda Parson tossed a three-hitter, Pulak scored from third base on personal-best (PB) 16-9 on her very using was just trying to get her to go and first doubles, the pressure was on 6-4, 6-2 struck out and walked four. Addition- Parson’s single. Riehl followed with first jump. Her previous PB of 16-5.5 out hard the first 2(00 meters). If she Netravali who had just won a tough First doubles: Kender and Bernstein (W) ally, Parson helped her cause with an a single and Kayla Laratta took one d. Olinsky and Lehrer, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-2 was set at last year’s UCT. Although did that, she could bring herself home first set, 6-4, against Alex Torpey. Second doubles: Levy and Trimble (W) RBI single. for the team to load the bases. With she won the event last week at the and that was the difference.” Keeping his cool and getting into his d. Max Kramer and Jamison, 6-3, 6-2 “It was a very competitive game the bases juiced, O’Connor lofted a WC, Bobyack indicated then that she Viking Kaity Eppinger placed third from the first inning on, however our sacrifice fly, scoring Parson. was off in her rhythm a bit and not in the high jump with a clearance of offensive power was not there,” said “I called my own pitches and relied hitting the mark squarely. 4-10, Jen Seniszyn took fourth in the Assistant Coach Ed Ryan. “Our pitch- mostly on my fastball today,” said “Today, I got my footing down. I 200 meters with a time of 26.6 and the ing is keeping our team in every game Chapla. “The fastball seemed to be put it all together and pulled my PR,” Vikings finished sixth in the 4x400 played but we’re not putting runs working well along with my drop said Bobyack. with a time of 4:14.2. Blue Devil across. It’s like a revolving door, in curve. Defensively, we continue to Raider senior Kate Zaleski once Emily Perry took fifth in the high and out. One day we play very com- give teams four and five outs. We again demonstrated her gymnastic jump with a height of 4-10. petitively, win 2-0, but then the next come out, play six error-free innings ability by clearing 10-0 to set a meet TOP TEAM TOTALS: day we lose 2-0. We need to add on and then come up with that one in- record in the pole vault and to tie her 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) 72, 2. some fire power to pull out games.” ning that turns things around. We PB set last week at the WC. The Rahway (R) 68, 3. Plainfield (P) 63, 4. In the top of the first inning, the always seem to be playing catch up.” Union (U) 50, 5. Summit (S) 42, 6. previous UC meet record of 8-6 was Cranford (C) 38, 7. Westfield (W) 36, 11. Gunners targeted a run when Jennifer “We definitely need to work a lot established last year by Liz Masucci Union Catholic (UC) 21 Riehl was walked. She made the most harder on our hitting during prac- of New Providence. INDIVIDUAL WINNERS: of her free pass, stealing second and tice,” added shortstop Angela Bellota. Blue Devil Emily MacNeil ap- 100: La’Shonda Carter (R) 12.3 third and scoring on an RBI sac fly by “You play the way you practice. Per- peared to be right on schedule by 200: Carter (R) 25.0 Sarah O’Connor. sonally, I get into the game mentally, finishing first in the 800 meters with 400: Andrea Butler (R) 59.8 Prior to taking their turn at bat in try to maintain my focus while cheer- 800:MacNeil (W) 2:18.4 a time of 2:18.4 Raider Cornwell 1,600:Samantha Lee (S) 5:10 the bottom of the fifth, coach Ryan ing on my teammates.” finished fifth at 2:24.1. In the Section 3,200:Laura Gallo (C) 11:23.7 gathered his Vikings and said, “It’s Despite the loss, Chapla added, 2, Group 4 meet on May 22 last year, 100H: Letecia Taylor (P) 14.8 still a 1-0 game. We have yet to hit one “What provides me with the adrenalin MacNeil crossed second in the 800 400H: Taylor (P) 1:03.9 ball solid. Adjust your position in the needed to continue to pitch my best is High Jump: Carter (R) 5-4 meters with a time of 2:18.32. Long Jump: Bobyack (SPF) 16-9 box and adjust your swings. Base that many of my friends play on this Kat Berka reeled in some big points Triple Jump: Kelly (SPF) 32-11.75 team. Additionally, there is not a bet- for the Raiders by placing second in Pole Vault: Zaleski (SPF) 10-0 ter feeling than striking someone out the discus with a heave of 103-7, Shot Put: Lynne Kovolisky (ALJ) 36-1.5 when being in that circle and that’s Discus: Femi Olelola (Roselle) 106-9 second in the javelin with a toss of Javelin: Oyelola (Ro) 113-11 “Your Jersey Shore Connection” what keeps me coming back.” 100-1 and sixth in the shot put with a 4x400: U (Nicole Bryant, Ijeoma South Amboy 100 001 2 4 shove of 32-6. Blue Devil Christina Chimezie, Tolu Oyetunde, Andrea Spring Lake-Sea Girt Union Catholic 000 000 0 0 Henry took fifth in the discus at 94-7 Antwi) 4:03.9 Manasquan-Belmar

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TEAM W L Pct Judes Al Rezza, Stan Lesniewski and St. Joseph 2 0 1.000 Joe Giuliani each had two hits. St. Aloysius 1 1 .500 St. Anthony 16, St. Stephen 12 St. Anne 1 1 .500 St. Blaise 1 1 .500 Dennis Vuono (4 hits) and Jack St. Stephen 0 2 .000 Kennedy, Paul Raphael and John St. Luke 10, St. Stephen 9 “Brooks” Chupko (3 hits each) led The St. Bartholomew Men’s Soft- Anthony. Steve Abrunzo, Captain ball League began May 16 as Com- Howard Bialos and Jim Sacca each missioner Dom Lawrence greeted the had three hits for St. Stephen. GETTING STRONG SUPPORT…Cori Curti of the Union County Girls High crowd. Father John Paladino deliv- St. Joseph 15, St. Luke 11 Rugby team races with the ball, while her teammates give her support, in their 15- Damon Roth (2 triples, 6 RBI) and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 0 win over Conestoga. ered the first pitch. Connell Spady officiated the game. Larry Shaub (3 hits) led St. Joe’s. Bill LEARNING THE GAME…The youth lacrosse teams were in full force at the St. Luke Captain Luke “Skywalker” McKinney and Kevin St. Onge each Westfield High School field on May 21. Fugett used “the force” in the bottom had three hits for St. Luke. UC Girls HS Rugby Defeats of the seventh as his players were St Blaise 7, St. Jude 2 morphed into Jedi warriors. Down by Blaisers Steve Marano and Jerry six, the Jedi fought back. Russell “Obi Spitzer each had three hits. Blue Devil Boy Laxers Whip Conestoga HS Rugby Girls Wan Kenobi” Voorhees knocked in St. Nicholas 25, St. Aloysius 13 Joe “Han Solo” Matuska for the win- Nicks Marty Marks doubled and ALJ Crusaders, 12-4, in UCT COUNTY – The Union County the proper offensive and defensive ning run. Bill McKinney and Kenny homered to gather 5 RBI and Ben Rugby Football Clubs Girls High structure of the game. Blaes had two hits apiece. Lobrace and Terry Gallagher each had CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 School team, which includes girls three hits. For St. Aloysius, Lou “The girls’ rugby continues to im- St. Stephen gained an early lead as sader defense to take a 4-0 lead. from Bialick to up the lead to 10-4. from Westfield, Arthur L Johnson and prove specifically with their dedica- leadoff batter Frank “Darth Vader” Balestriere had three hits. St. Mark 9, St. Anne 3 Simone torched the net off a feed by “We started out on fire and ran a Kent Place, improved to 5-3-1 with a tion to rucking the ball. It’s allowing Marrero homered. Other St. Stephan Yarusi and Schott rippled the net off win over Conestoga on May 15. The The Marks had 13 hits, while St. Anne smart offense in the first and third them to control the pace of the game players with a multi-hit game were an assist by Simone. Ten seconds quarter. Everyone got into the game team continues to improve as their and structure effective offensive Steve Abrunzo, John Gordon and Tom had 12. Marksmen Joe Cocuzza and Tom Rutkowski each had three hits. later, Sharkey, off a feed by Yarusi, and we were able to pull away,” said first season is coming to an end. threats. Defensively, the girls con- Reade. got into the act and flicked a shot into Union scored first. Cori Curti took For more information on our league, Gallagher. tinue to impress the coaches and all St. Joseph 36, St. Nicholas 11 the upper corner of the net. Gallagher The Blue Devils stoked the Cru- the ball on a quick tap penalty from the spectators with their hard and Damon Roth (4 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI), please visit www.stbartssoftball.com. Howard Bialos (webmaster). penetrated the middle, got a pass off sader net with two more goals in the fly half Katy McLoughlin then dodged relentless tackling. This first year for Mike Jonny (4 hits, 1 HR), Bill Mirto a setup by Yarusi and stuck it topside. several tackles to cross the try line. fourth quarter. Yarusi fired in another the program has been a huge success, (4 hits) and rookie Jim Kelk (4 hits) WTA Men’s Singles The Blue Devils had off and on goal and Luker smoked the net with Alex Nish and Nicole Trocchia con- and next year we will build on this led the Joe boys. Marty Marks and success penetrating the Crusader goal tributed to the scoring in the second 2:23 remaining. tremendous beginning,” said Coach Captain Nick Dinizo each had two hits Tennis Ladder Told: in the second quarter, but got a goal “Going into the finals against Sum- half with a try each. The teams tough Clark for St. Nicholas. The first reporting period has ended from Sharkey who rattled the upper defense and rucking skills proved too St. Anne 15, St. Anthony 7 mit, I feel things may be different this For more information regarding the with only a couple of changes to the corner of the cage. The Crusaders year,” concluded Gallagher. “Every- much for the Conestoga side. Union County Rugby Football Club; John Esposito (3 hits, 3 RBI) and standings. Robert Errazo took over flowed into Blue Devil turf, immedi- Union players of the game were Tom McGall (3 hits, 4 RBI) led St. one is healthy and we’re going to take please contact Chris Clark at (201) the top spot with a win over Gary ately found a weakness on their left it to them right from the start.” Nicole Trocchia and winger Andrea 213-1952, e-mail Anne. Jack Kennedy had three hits for Wasserman in their second match of side and scored two goals via Mike Pereira, a sophomore at ALJ. [email protected] or visit St. Anthony. the reporting period. Gary took the AL Johnson 0220 4 St. Mark 14, St. Blaise 13 Brattole and Swiere. With seven ticks Westfield 4242 12 “Overall, everybody played well www.mudturtlerugby.com. The club first meeting. Newcomer Dan Siegel remaining, Schott took the ball from today, rugby is an excellent game also has a youth flag rugby program, St. Mark scored eight runs in the claimed third with a win over Tuyen sixth. For St. Mark, Thien Nguyen midfielder Bialick and rocked the WTA Mixed Doubles played with excellent people”, said a high school boys team, men’s team Diep, who has been the most active Crusader net to end the half, 6-2. Pereria. and an old boys team. Interested indi- member with five matches played. “We dominated and scored four in Tennis Ladder Told: April Howard, Chris Clark, Lex viduals can also come to their prac- WTA Men’s Masters Please go to the WTA website at http:/ the first quarter and that took them Scores should be reported to the MacCubben and Simon Hooks, who tice at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs- /westfieldnj.com/wta/index.html for out of the game,” said Zaffuto. “Our all bring a wealth of rugby experi- days at Unami Field located on the Tennis Ladder Told all the latest match results. The next ladder coordinator within 24 hours The standings of the WTA Men’s defense helped me out by keeping and no later than 8 p.m. of the last day ence, coach the Union team. They corner of Union St. and Lexington reporting period ends on June 5. their offense outside; however, I usu- stress learning the fundamentals and Ave. in Cranford. Masters singles at the end of the start of of the reporting period. The next re- 1. Robert Errazo(2) 15. Ross Errazo ally can take those out. That first goal porting period ends June 5. Anyone the first reporting period have new names 2. G Wasserman(2) 16. Andrew Cohen at the top of the board. Also, the WTA 3. Dan Siegel(1) 17. Steve Satkin that was scored on me was pretty interested in joining the Mixed wishes departing member Bob Kolesik, 4. Tuyen Diep(5) 18. Chris Conley(1) ugly. I thought I could get the ball to Doubles ladder can do so by obtain- Scotch Plains 12U’s Hold Off the most active Men’s Masters member 5. Mike Gonella(1) 19. Brian Anderson the middle but it fell short. Brattole ing a Westfield Tennis Association 6. Jon Eisenberg 20. T. Bigosinski was right there and his shot went application online at for many years, best wishes with his 7. Richard Pardo(2) 21. Vince Camuto move to Colorado and Bronco territory. 8. Weldon Chin(2) 22. Joe Donnolo through my legs. That won’t happen www.westfieldnj.com. For further Phillipsburg Baseballers, 10-5 The next reporting period ends on June 9. Melvin Diep(1) 23. Adam Krell again. I’m sure that I’ll be razzed information, contact the ladder coor- 5. The ladder coordinator this year is 10. Vollbrechthausen24. Ethan Krell about that at practice.” dinator, Nancy Freundlich, at 232- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth In the fourth, Reilly singled and Mike McGlynn and matches should be 11. Paul Moum 25. Jeremy Krell After Swiere and Mike Siesel added 6545 or [email protected]. Baseball Association 12U Cerbo team Mike Perez and Shawn Khan walked. reported to [email protected] 12. Alex Winnicker 26. Todd Krell early goals in the third quarter, the continued it’s winning ways with a After a force out at home retired Reilly, 13. Chris Wendel 27. Steve Parker 1. Alejandro/Lucila Vollbrechthausen or to Mike by phone. Court time will be 14. David Ferio(1) 28. Dewey Rainville Blue Devils returned the favor with 2. Paul Darmanin/Lynn Myers 10-5 triumph over Phillipsburg, send- Haggerty brought in Perez with a a problem this year due to the work being ( ) denotes cumulative matches played three goals from Gallagher and a goal 3. David/Jenifer Wirtshafter ing its record to 7-1. long sacrifice fly to left. Dempsey done to renovate the Tamaques courts, Joe Carroll opened the scoring in then delivered Khan and John Foti which has half of the public courts in the second by walking, stealing sec- with a hard triple hit to left center. town and they have already taken down ond and scoring on a fielder’s choice Dempsey promptly stole home to give the lights. by Sean Reilly. Cerbo mounted an SPF an 8-4 lead. 1. Chris Wendel (4) impressive two-out rally in the third. In the fifth, Thompson bashed a 2. Bob Kolesik (2) Ryan Haggerty ripped a hard single. leadoff single to center. After a 3. Hank Koehler (2) Brian Demspey also singled and both fielder’s choice, Daniel Lesce singled 4. Don Dohm scored on Anthony Scalfaro’s long home Carroll. Lesce also stole home 5. Mike McGlynn 6. Joe Donnolo double. Scalfaro scored on Connor to close out the scoring for the Scotch 7. Jon Eisenberg Thompson’s single. After Carroll Plains squad. 8. Dewey Rainville singled, Alex Graham launched a 250- Alex Graham picked up the win 9. Len Cerefice foot blast to straightaway centerfield with three strong innings, followed 10. John Dalton 11. George Sincox that was tracked down for the final by Scalfaro’s two solid innings and 12. David Armstrong out of the inning. Thompson’s save in the sixth. 13. Henry Williams

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Page 16 Thursday, May 26, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield School Boosters Association Presents 38th Annual Booster Club Awards to 17 High School Senior Athletes The Westfield High School (WHS) Roger Love and his daughter Tracey He has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do 100-backstroke and second in the State Honor Society and a class officer his tute. Michelle will be attending Villanova Booster Club recently awarded the stu- presented The Alumni Scholarship do- and is a member of the National Honor Sectionals in the 200IM. junior year. He is a member of the Future University. dent athlete scholarships in honor and nated by Taylor and Love Realtors. The Society. Tom is Co-President of his se- Lisa is a Governor’s School finalist, Business Leaders of America and a stu- Frank Fusaro, president of the Westfield memory of coaches, athletes and boost- Love family has graduated a family mem- nior class, a facilitator in the WHS Tran- Edward Bloustein Scholar and a National dent government representative. Bryan Baseball Association, presented the WBA ers. Additionally, scholarships were do- ber from WHS and participated in varsity sition Project, a drummer in the wind Merit Commended Scholar. She is a mem- will continue his education and play foot- League award for a senior student athlete nated by Friends of Westfield Track; athletics for four generations. Tracey is a ensemble and a member of both the WHS ber of the National Honor Society and the ball at Johns Hopkins. who plays high school baseball and rec- Friends of Girls Lacrosse; Westfield Bas- WHS graduate class of ’84. choir and the St. Helen’s songbirds. He French National Honor Society. Lisa is a Lois Hely presented the Friends of ognizes his leadership and sportsmanship ketball Association; Taylor and Love The recipient, Robert Broadbent, son volunteered at Sister Pat’s Cancer Camp. principal and violin section chair for the Girls Lacrosse Award, recognizing a girl’s in representing his school and his town. Realtors; the family of Louis Kessler; the of Dick and Pat In Tom’s off time he caddies and will symphony orchestra. She has volunteered lacrosse athlete who promotes the sport The recipient, Sam Kim, son of Steve family of Greta Schoenemann; friends Broadbent, earned continue his education at Clemson Uni- at Children’s Specialized Hospital and through her lead- and Inkyo (Tokyo) Kim, earned varsity and families of Marge and Bob Brewster; seven varsity let- versity. will continue her education at Cornell ership, sportsman- letters in football, track and baseball. In in honor of John Byrne donated by the ters in cross-coun- In honor of her father, Cathy McGarry University. ship and scholar- baseball, The Star Ledger recognized him John Byrne family; and two in honor of try, indoor track and her son Peter presented the Peter Marge and Bob Brewster, parents of ship. as a “Junior to Look Out For”. He is a Peter Houlihan that are donated by an and spring track. Houlihan Awards donated by an indi- four former WHS The recipient, member of the National Honor Society as anonymous booster, the Alvin Pfeiffer His teammates vidual booster member to a female and athletes and long- Anne Siwulec, well as the Spanish Club. Sam partici- Memorial Scholarship and the Westfield voted him MVP of male student. The female recipient, time supporters of daughter of An- pated in the American Cancer Society Baseball Association Scholarship. the cross-country Jacqueline DeLaFuente, daughter of Ri- the boosters and drew and Mary Relay for Life and volunteers his time at Wendy and Robert Schoenemann pre- team and captain chard and Vilma DeLaFuente, was the the high school Gradolph, earned a camp for dis- sented the Greta Schoenemann Memorial Rob Broadbent of the spring track third fastest breaststroker in WHS’s illus- sports programs, six varsity letters abled children. Scholarship, in honor of their daughter, to team in his senior year. Robert was First trious swimming history. She was a Meet presented the in lacrosse, soccer Sam will be at- be awarded annually to a girl’s soccer Team All-County and Second Team All- of Champions fi- award in their and cross-country. tending NYU this player whom it can best be said she was a Group IV in cross-country his senior year. nalist and was All- name, which has Anne Siwulec She was named fall. great teammate. This year’s winner, Gio The Courier News recognized him as Union County been provided by Second Team All- Vince Wilt, the Palatucci, daughter of Bill and Laura First Team All-Area in cross country, he both her junior and their friends and Union County in cross-country. Anne is a President-Elect of Palatucci, was a was part of the State Sectional champion senior years in Billy Hearon family members. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar and a the Boosters, pre- four-year varsity cross country team and is fifth on the swimming. The recipient, National Honor Society Member. She is a sented the Execu- letter winner in Holmdel Park all-time list for WHS. Rob- Jacqueline is William Hearon, son of Bob and Debbie Junior Twig board member at Children’s tive Committee soccer. Her team- ert won an award in the Westfield High National Hispanic Hearon, earned six varsity letters in bas- Specialized Hospital and a peer counse- Award which is mates voted her School Art Purchase program. Robert Merit Scholar, an ketball and baseball and was voted cap- lor on the WHS Transition Project. Anne Sam Kim given on behalf of varsity captain will continue his education and his run- Edward J. tain in both sports his senior year. In has volunteered at Westfield Symphony the club’s 52 ac- and MVP for her ning at Savannah College of Art & De- Bloustein Scholar baseball, Bill was named Third Team functions and has done volunteer work tive members to a student athlete whose senior year. sign this fall. Jackie DeLaFuente and a U.S. Swim- All-County his junior year and in basket- for American Cancer Society. Anne will hard work, dedication and leadership are Gio is a mem- George Kapner presented the Toni ming Scholastic All American. She writes ball, The Star Ledger named him to their continue her education at Bucknell this indicative of what high school athletes ber of the National Bristol Award given in honor of Toni for the WHS Hi’s Eye. Volunteers as a “All-Skinned Knee Team” his junior and fall. represent. Honor Society, Bristol, a volunteer coach in lacrosse, peer leader at St. Helen’s as well as Sister senior year. Thom Hornish presented the Jim Nicoll The recipient, Annie Onishi, daughter the French Na- girl’s soccer and girl’s basketball. The Pat’s cancer camp. Jacqueline will con- Bill is a member of the National Honor Scholarship Award, established by the of Russ and Jan Onishi, earned 10 varsity Gio Palatucci tional Honor So- recipient, Michael Woods, son of John tinue her education and swimming at Society and volunteers his time coaching Friends of Westfield Track to honor Jim letters in cross-country and track and was ciety, was a class officer all four years of and Andrea Woods, earned seven varsity Amherst College. basketball at St. Helen’s. This past year Nicoll who has served as the financial voted captain high school, including being class presi- letters in pole The male recipient, Brady Lau, son of he has also helped tutor and mentor a 10- secretary of their organization. The award three times as well dent both her freshman and junior years. vaulting and was Jim and Nancy Lau, earned eight varsity year-old boy who lost his father. Bill will is given to a student athlete who has been as MVP of indoor She attended the National Youth Leader- voted MVP by his letters in hockey, soccer and lacrosse. He continue his education and baseball at committed to the cross-country and track track. She was ship Conference. Gio is an Executive teammates his se- was voted team captain in lacrosse and Johns Hopkins. and field programs and the community of First Team All- Board member of the Westfield Student nior year. Michael was awarded the Coaches Award his jun- The Louis Kessler family presented Westfield. County in cross- Council, a director of the Variety Show holds the WHS ior year in la- the Louis Kessler Memorial Scholarship The recipient, country, the lead- Club, a student facilitator of the Transi- pole-vaulting crosse. in memory of Louis Kessler who was an Allison Rodino, off leg of two-time tion Project and a member of the Young record with a vault Brady does vol- avid fan of Westfield athletics. Lou was daughter of James state champion Republicans Club. Gio will attend George of 15’3.5”. He unteer work with an All-State athlete at Hillside High School and Linda Rodino, 4x800-meter Washington University. placed fourth in his church youth and later went on to play football, wres- earned seven var- team, anchor leg Thom Hornish presented The Friends the Eastern States, group and is a tling and lacrosse sity letters in of First Team All- of Westfield Track’s Walter Clarkson Michael Woods fifth in the Penn founding member at Temple and cross-country as County 4x400 Honorary Award to honor the renowned relays and eighth in the National Indoor of the Presbyte- West Chester Uni- well as track and Anne Onishi team and the an- coach of the Westfield cross-country and Scholastic Championships. rian Church soup versity. The schol- field. Allison tied chor leg of the 4x400 team that won a heat track teams. The recipient, Michael Michael participated in the Governor’s kitchen. Brady has arship is given to a the school record at nationally acclaimed Penn Relays her Gorski, son of School for Engineering and was a Boy an interest in mar- varsity athlete, in the three-person sophomore year. Gregory and Rita Scout for eight years culminating with keting and has hard worker, who Alison Rodino long jump and Annie is a National Honor Society Gorski, earned 10 him earning Eagle Scout. This fall he will Brady Lau worked in the has a strong char- earned third place member, a three-year Student Council varsity letters in continue his education and his pole-vault- merchandising field for the past three acter and who is a in the long jump at the UCIAC Relays. member, a Sports Editor of the Hi’s Eye cross country, in- ing at Brown University. summers. He will continue his education team player. She is a National Honor Society member and a member of the Asian awareness door track and Gary Kehler presented the Gary Kehler at the University of Dayton this fall. The recipient, a co-leader of the WHS Transition Project. Club. Annie plans to attend Middlebury spring track while Award that honors WHS’s Hall of Fame Myles Driscoll presented the John Lauren Gelmetti, Allison also sings in the youth choir at St. College this fall. being voted cap- former Athletic Director, football coach, Byrne Memorial Scholarships, in memory Lauren Gelmetti daughter of Rick Helen’s and will continue her education John Bennet presented the prestigious tain of his spring wrestling coach and golf coach. The re- of their brother, a former WHS varsity and Lisa Gelmetti, was a four-year var- this fall at Salve Regina University. President’s Award given in the name of track team and cipient, Thomas athlete in the late 70’s. The award is sity letter winner in softball and was voted The Pfeiffer family presented the first the top booster executive committee chair- MVP of indoor James DelDuca, designed to honor athletes who exhibit team captain. Lauren was voted First Team Alvin Pfeiffer Memorial Scholarship, hon- person to an outstanding senior athlete Michael Gorski track his senior son of Tony and leadership, determination, hustle, aca- All-Union County her junior year. She is oring their father Alvin Pfeiffer, a former who exemplifies leadership, character, year. He is a two-time Watchung Confer- Pat DelDuca, demic achieve- a member of the National Honor Society, Westfield booster who played WHS sports good sportsmanship and the spirit of ence champion, a Kearney Relays cham- earned 11 varsity ment, and school the Drama Set Design Club, as well as a and was a life-long Westfield resident. Westfield Athletics. pion, a Blue Devil Classic champion and letters in football, and community facilitator for the Transition project. She The award recognizes a senior student The recipient, Emily MacNeil, daugh- qualified for the prestigious Eastern States golf and wrestling, involvement. is a volunteer and peer leader at her temple athlete who is a hardworking team player. ter of Doug and Tanya MacNeil, earned and Meet of Champions. the very same The recipient, and has worked to help house the home- The recipient, Michelle Morawski, the maximum 12 varsity letters in her Michael is a member of the French sports Coach Lisa Zhang, less. Lauren will continue her education daughter of Tom and Sue Morawski, was high school career and was voted captain National Honor Society, The National Kehler coached at daughter of Sam at Tufts University. a four-year letter winner in tennis and was in both soccer and track. Emily currently Honor Society and the National Society WHS. Tom was and Julie Zhang, Bill Taylor presented the Westfield voted captain and MVP this year. Michelle holds 11 WHS records in indoor and of high school students. As a hobby, Tommy DelDuca voted captain of swims both the Basketball Association Award to a var- was named First Team All-Watchung outdoor track, including nationally-ranked Michael has been building model planes the golf and wrestling teams as well as 200IM and the sity basketball player who has demon- Conference as a junior, First Team All- times in the 800 meters, 4x800 meters and since he was a young boy and this fall he MVP of wrestling team by his team- 100-backstroke strated good sportsmanship and leader- Union County in a 4x440-yard Union County record. In will continue his education at Embry mates. Tom was District Champ in wres- and she qualified ship on the basket- doubles her soccer, she was First Team All-Union Riddle Aeronautical University majoring tling his sophomore and junior years and Lisa Zhang for the Junior ball court. sophomore and County her junior in aircraft maintenance science while spe- played on the Group IV State Champion Olympics and the States in both events. The Recipient, junior years and and senior year, as cializing in avionics. golf team. Lisa placed fifth in the state finals in the Bryan Power, son Courier News well as being of Timothy and First Team All- named to the Jean Power, Area her junior Group IV, North earned seven var- year. II, All-State team. sity letters in foot- Michelle is a Emily is a Na- ball, basketball National Honor tional Honor So- and baseball. He society Member ciety member, a was voted captain and an Edward J. Bloustein Scholar, Bryan Power of his basketball Bloustein Distin- and a Mt. Holyoke team as well as captain and MVP. He was Michelle Morawski guished Scholar. Book Award win- named First Team All-Watchung Con- She is a member Emily MacNeil ner. She was a ference and Second Team All-Union of the Key Club and the Junior Optimist Sports Editor for County in football and “Most Under- Club. Michelle was an instructor at the B. the Hi’s Eye and a delegate to the Na- rated” in Union County basketball by The Ashley Tennis Camp and she interned in tional Student Leadership Conference on Star Ledger. speech therapy at both Children’s Spe- medicine and ethics. She will be attend- Bryan is a member of the National cialized Hospital and the Kessler Insti- ing Boston College.










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Simply Delightful A generous foyer, with tiled floor, welcomes you into this pristine 1920’s Three bedroom/Two bath colonial set on a quiet tree lined street in the heart of Fan- wood. The gracious living room is warmed by a Brick fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors while the formal dining room with chestnut molding and a pic- ture window is a great place to entertain. The “State of the Art” Cherry eat in kitchen with Corian counters provides entrée to a lower level finished Rec room and a lovely backyard with a Brazilian Walnut deck. A “MUST SEE” HOME ! Offered at $ 549,900.00 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 908-233-5555 Fax:: 908-233-1709 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2005 Page 17 Union County Senior 50+ Softball League Standings: 50+ DIVISION 1: home run-of-the-year) led L&G. TEAM W L Linwood Inn 17, The Office 10 Antone’s Pub & Grill 6 0 D&K Associates 5 1 Bill Hinkle and Jerry Permoulie Lombardi/Greenkeepers 4 2 produced three hits apiece for the The Linwood Inn 3 3 Office. 50+ DIVISION 2: Awnings Galore 20, Crest 3 TEAM W L Bob Rahenfuher homered and Tom The Office 3 3 Pasko had three hits for Awnings. Ten Awnings Galore 3 3 of their players had two hits or more. Marion/Jaconson Roofing 2 4 Northwestern Mutual 2 4 Antone’s 18, Northwestern Mutual 3 Crest Refrigeration 2 4 Tom DeRocco and Randy Tenhengel David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union Center National Bank 0 6 had homers and Don Penzinger had OFF AND RUNNING…Girls are off and running in the 100-meter dash at the SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: three hits for Antone’s. 26th Annual Holy Trinity Invitational Track Meet at Kehler Stadium in Westfield TEAM W L D&K Associates 17, Awnings Ga- Creative Industries 6 0 on May 21. Il Girdino Ristorante 2 3 lore 13 L.A. Law 2 4 Bob De Bellis and Al Feigenbaum WESTFIELD DEVILFISH…Pictured, left to right, are: Lindsay Anderson, Legg Mason 1 4 rapped four hits each. Jorge Barca, Elaine Anderson, Kyle Higgins and Meredith Smith, who recently broke the Raider Soccer Camp Offers Westfield “Y” 11-12-year-old girls 200-yard medley relay record at the YMCA Antone’s 16, Union Center Nat. Cliff DeAnna, Tony Falzone and Brian state swim meet at Princeton. Bank 1 Hill had three hits apiece. Bruce Symon Don Montefusco, Don Penzinger homered and Bruce Crawford blasted Real Professional Guidance U12 Blue Sharks Tie and Joe Tarulli paced Antone’ with a first-inning grand-slam homer for Devilfish Girls Break Awnings. The 12th annual Raider Soccer Bordeaux of France and Sport Lisbon three hits apiece. Randy Tenhengel Camp, for boys and girls, will be held of Portugal. In 1992, he led Kean Cranford U14, 0-0 and Montefusco each blasted home Lombardi & Greenkeepers 12, The 200-M Relay Record Office 2 at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High University to an NCAA National Lindsay Anderson, Elaine Ander- It was a scoreless game that did not runs. Charles Geiger and Al School the weeks of July 11-15 and Championship and was selected as an lack for action, as the Scotch Plains Schachman produced two hits apiece L&G held the potent offense of The son, Kyle Higgins and Meredith Office to its lowest run total of the July 25-29. The camp has developed All-American. From 1995-98 he Blue Sharks U12 Girls intercounty for the Bankers. a training philosophy called Select played professionally for the New Smith swam the 11-12-year-old D&K Associates 20, M&J Roofing 9 season, and were led by Frank Pepe (4 girl’s 200-yard medley relay to soccer team battled their U14 Soccer, which is based on European Jersey Dragons and the Central Jer- Cranford opponent on May 22. Al Feigenbaum and Ron Ivory led hits), Steve Pietrucha (triple, 2 singles, break the Westfield Area Y’s swim 3 RBI), Steve Ferro (3 singles) and and South American methods. sey Riptide. He is currently associ- Kara Gaynor shared goalkeeping D&K, each with four hits and a home The emphasis is on technique and ated with the prestigious International team record at this year’s YMCA run. Bruce Bilotti and Brian Mc Keith Gibbons (2 triples). Tom state swim meet in Princeton. duties with Melissa McKenna. Lauren tactical principles to challenge the Soccer Academy of Curitiba, Brazil. Berk, Sarah Lazarus, Toni Ann Capece Dermott had three hits apiece. McNulty, Jerry Permoulie, Ken The girls received plaques rec- Lombardi & Greenkeepers 21, Steinberg and Chip Weiss had mul- ability of each player, while enhanc- Bongaerts, a native of the Nether- ognizing their performance at the and Sarah Weber provided strong de- ing their performance on the field. lands, serves as an international scout fense. Capece made a game-saving Northwestern Mutual 13 tiple hits for The Office. annual Westfield Area Y Devilfish Northwestern blasted three home Linwood Inn 20, Union Center Nat. Novice and highly skilled players are for Arsenal FC in the English Swim Team Banquet at the play in the waning minutes when she Bank 8 welcome. Premiership. He has served as direc- cleared a ball from in front of the goal. runs and 21 hits, but L&G had 28 hits, Westwood. Elaine, Kyle and including three HR’s and four doubles. Crest 23, M&J Roofing 8 Tom Breznitsky, boy’s varsity coach tor of coaching for the prestigious Meredith also received honors for Other standouts for the Sharks in- Creative Industries 20, IL Giardino at Scotch Plains, who has produced Adidas Elite Soccer Program Camp. cluded Jessica Feeley, Lauren Tony Williams (HR, 2 doubles, single), record-breaking performances in Charles Lehman (4 hits), Steve Ferro Ristorante 11 50 All-State and several All-Ameri- Bongaerts has also coached on the individual events. Buckley, Emily Cohen, Amanda Creative pounded 25 hits and were can players, is the camp director. Pas- college level as head coach for Rodriguez, Alyssa Young, Jessica (3 hits), Bill Mirto (3 hits), Bill Reichle The Devilfish Swim Team is a (HR, 4 RBI) and Keith Gibbons (fourth led by Joe Addochio (HR, 3-singles) cal Clerigo and Roger Bongaerts are Farleigh Dickinson University, Geor- competitive team for children and DiGiacomo, Erin Brown, Rebecca and Karl Grossmann (triple, double, 2 associate directors. Coach “Brez” has gian Court’s women’s program, and teens ages 6-18. Swimmers not cur- DiGiacomo, Annie Rubin and Desli Elliott Wins NJ Golf singles). Demo Cervelli and Dom Deo developed Raiders Soccer into one of was the men’s coach at Park Univer- rently on the team who are interested DeMarsico. each contributed three hits. the finest high school programs in the sity. Presently Bongaerts serves as in trying out for the summer season At North Hanover LA Law 22, Legg Mason 15 nation. In the 30 years as SPFHS director of Vision Sports, Inc. and should please call Paul Casazza at Scotch Hills Women ENGLISHTOWN – Sean Elliott of Len Yenish and Ron Tomczyk paced coach, he has compiled a 509-113 director of coaching for SVC 2000 in (908) 233-2700 extension no. 253. Tell Golf Results: Westfield, Frank Szucs of Moorestown LA with four hits apiece. Tony Or- record. His teams have reached the the Netherlands. Tryouts for new swimmers for the and Viktoria Lager of West Windsor lando and Ron Zimmer each had three Group III State Finals 12 out of the The camp is open to boys and girls fall will be held on July 20. A spokeswoman for the Scotch won for the second consecutive week hits. past 20 years, winning in 1987, 1989, in grades K-11. A separate Hills Women’s Golf Association of on the New Jersey Golf Competition’s Creative Industries 15, Legg Mason 8 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997 and 1998. goalkeeping camp is available both Scotch Plains announced the results Spring Tour presented by Toyota and Demo Cervelli and Karl Grossmann His teams have been nationally ranked sessions. For more information and a Blue Thunder Blanks of the 100% Handicap Tournament Lexus, by winning their respective cracked three hits for Creative. and annually play one of the toughest brochure, please call Coach held April 19 and the Peoria – Best in age groups at the event held on May 21 IL Giardino Ristorante 31, LA Law 16 schedules in the state. Breznitsky at (908) 322-6102 or e- Central Jersey 3-0 Par 3,4,5 Tournament held April 26. at the North Hanover Country Club in Clerigo played youth soccer for mail [email protected]. 100% HCP: FLIGHT A: North Hanover. Physical defense and midfield ball Low Gross: Marcia Stohr 42 Galasso Ignites Orioles control proved the winning combina- Low Net: Stohr/Rosemary DeWitt 28 Elliott, who shot a 38 to win the Boys tion as the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Blue Second: Janet Newell 29 10-11 Group last week at Lakewood Over SP-F D’Backs Thunder U14 boys soccer team eclipsed FLIGHT B: Country Club, made it two straight by Low Gross:Ronnie Buob 47 coming in with a 39. Luke Edelman of Nick Galasso pitched five stellar the Central Jersey Bullets 3-0. Low Net: Buob 28 innings and went 4-for-4, including a The initial Blue Thunder strike Second: Nancy Phares/Pat Herring 31 Franklin Lakes was second for the sec- ond straight time, finishing at 50, with three-run home run, to lead the Ori- came off the foot of Chris McManus FLIGHT C: oles over the Diamondbacks in Scotch as he found the back of the net off a Low Gross:Mary Hughes 56 Short Hills native Rjun Madgavkar Low Net: Hughes/Dolores Jennings/ coming third with a 53. Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball As- mammoth throw-in from defenseman Evelyn Hecker 32 sociation Majors action. Dan Rodriquez. Strong defense by Low Putts: Drina Erhard 12 Galasso’s first inning triple brought Denzel Amankwah, Danny Gore and Chip-in: Lisa Sanguiliano #5, Arlene Scotch Plains Men’s in Nowell Whitehouse and Ian Johnston Michael Roth combined with solid Walsh #4, Julia Richards #3 Eagle: Sanguiliano #2 Softball Standings: to open the scoring. Brian Dempsey goalkeeping by Andrew Smith kept Birdie: Lucy Banta #5 doubled in Galasso and scored on Matt the Bullets at bay as Rodriquez tal- BEST IN PAR 3,4,5: FLIGHT A: A DIVISION (as of May 20): D’Apuzzo’s single. Dempsey tripled in lied his second throw-in assist of the Low Gross: Lisa Sanguiliano 40 TEAM W L the second to score Galasso who singled, half as Dan Meurer scored to put the Low Net: Sanguiliano 21 Dunellen Hotel 6 0 Second: Margaret Hickey 24 Geeks on Call 4 1 to make the score 5-1. Blue Thunder up 2-0. Third: Marcia Stohr 25 Hand 2 Hand 3 3 The O’s broke the game open in the The second half saw an aggressive FLIGHT B: Investor Savings Bank 2 3 third. William Thomas walked and SPF squad swarming the Central Jer- Low Gross: Gert Simons 50 ACI 2 3 moved to third on Sam Brown’s single. sey net as Mark Koransky scored on Low Net: Simons 20 Revolution Fitness 1 3 Second: Kathy Blatt 25 Trinity Electric 0 5 Fred Feller then delivered Brown with a one of his four second half shots as Third: Marj Ruff/Nancy Phares 26 base hit down the right field line. After Rodriquez added his third assist of FLIGHT C: B DIVISION: Ian Johnston walked, Galasso launched Low Gross: Arlene LaTourette 56 TEAM W L the game with an immense throw that Sofa Kings 5 1 a home run to deep center field. found the foot of his striker. The Blue Low Net: LaTourette/Dot Rastelli 22 Evan Lubranski singled in the fourth Second: Camille Hayden 23 T&J’s 4 2 Thunder season continues with five Low Putts: Drina Erhard 12 Delasal 4 2 and scored on Brown’s groundout. games in the Manalapan Memorial Eagle: Sanguiliano #6 AFP 4 2 Galasso’s second triple brought in Birdie: Karen Johnsen #6 Cepp’s Vets 4 2 Johnston in the fifth. Dempsey drilled Day Tournament. Family Investors 1 4 Misfits 1 5 an RBI single to leftfield. D’Apuzzo BEST BUY IN WESTFIELD New Jersey Ice Hoppers Join Mortarulo Masonry 0 5 pitched the sixth to close out the game. It will be love at first sight with this neutrally decorated, completely renovated 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath Colonial. Warm yourself in front of the inviting North Eastern Jr. League fireplace, and find a welcome retreat in the serenely finished basement! The Dunellen based New Jersey teams to compete at this level. 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For info on Please email resume and clips (908) 233-5555 this opp, call (866) 231-4542 x100. to: [email protected]. 209 Central Avenue, Westfield DINING ROOM SET Canon Lenses HELP WANTED ColdwellBankerMoves.com 100 - 300mm WAREHOUSE - F/T career TEACHER ASSISTANT NEEDED Table, 6 chairs, lighted hutch. Wide Angle, Etc. HOUSE FOR RENT opportunities at wholesale Local nursery school seeking to SUMMER JOBS New still in box. Call Fred Lecomte supplier for experienced drivers hire a teacher’s assistant. MOUNTAINSIDE - 1 BDRM, Value $2000, sell $975. (908) 232-4407 DAY CAMP COUNSELORS Call (732) 259-6690 and warehousemen. Benefits. Please call (908) 233-5417 or College students, teachers Kitchen, New Stove & Ref., New Fax resume (908) 298-6386 Fax resume to (908) 232-9723. welcome! Group counselors, Bath w/ Washer/Dryer. Living Rm MATTRESS SETS CLEANING SERVICE or call (908) 298-1212. WSI/Lifeguards, sports w/ Porch, New A/C & Blinds. Private Looking for commercial offices, SPANISH TEACHER NEEDED Driveway. $1,200 per month. Call Brand name pillow top. PART-TIME TYPIST specialist, instructors for New in plastic w/warranty buildings and houses to clean. A local nursery school seeking a canoeing, golf, karate, after 6pm, (908) 233-4396 References avaialable. Own Writer needs typist to type short Spanish teacher for their three Queen, $125, King $195. rollerblading, woodworking. (732) 259-6690 transportation. Free estimates. stories into MS Word and kindergarten classes. Send No nights or weekends OCEAN GROVE COLONIAL Call Adriana (908) 358-2873 transcribe from casette tapes. resume to Nursery School, 414 E. except training. 1870’s colonial, 3 br, 1 bath, WOODWORKING or (908) 353-0917. Office in my home, or take to your Broad St. Westfield, 07090 or call [email protected] origninal floors, new windows & ACCENTS WOODWORKING home. Call (908) 389-1548. (908) 233-5417 appliances. Walk to beach, train GARAGE SALE (908) 647-0664 Custom Cabinetry and finish or apply online at & town. $419,000 by owner. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE carpentry. Mantles, built-ins, Westfield - Funiture, Kitchen www.campriverbend.com (908) 337-7499 Items, Books, Linens NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION bookcases & vanities. Custom kitchens & cabinet re-facing. and Much, Much More! DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING 555 Colonial Ave 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Portfolio & references. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 FOR PRELIMINARY MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL May 28th, 9am to 3pm TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD Bruce Theil (908) 358-2325 REVISED No early birds. In compliance with the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, the land use ordinances SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et of the Town of Westfield, and the rules and regulations of the Town’s Planning Board, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- NOTICE is hereby given that the Westfield Planning Board will conduct a PUBLIC tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 6/14/2005 COUNTY OF UNION TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS HEARING as follows: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES and opened and read for: NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regu- 1. Applicants: Carl C. and Olga F. Teschke MAINTENANCE SLAB JACKING PAVEMENT REPAIR STATEWIDE CONTRACT- Pursuant to an announcement by lar meeting of the Township Council of the 2005, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES 2. Property: 1532 and 1538 Rahway Avenue Kathleen E. Carmello, Assistant Coordi- Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- FEDERAL PROJECT NO: IM-BOOS (345) Westfield, New Jersey 07090 nator, notice is hereby given that on June day, May 24, 2005 the following ordinance DP NO: 04449 Block 5402, Lot Nos. 27 and 28 28, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Union County entitled: Administration Building at Elizabethtown AN ORDINANCE PERMIT- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, For Federal aided projects; bidders must be registered 3. Zones: RS-24 and RS-10 Plaza 6th Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey the TING GAMES OF CHANCE ON with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, prior to the time of COUNTY OF UNION, Department of 4. Date of Hearing: June 6, 2005 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4, contract execution. Appropriate proof of registration should be provided to NJDOT as Transportation & Infra structure, will hold a 2005 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF soon as possible after receipt of the Notice of Award. 5. Time of Hearing: 8:00 P.M. Hearing accepting input concerning the Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et SCOTCH PLAINS. 6. Place of Hearing: Westfield Municipal Building 2005 Application to New Jersey Transit for seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Council Chambers funding under the Senior Citizen and Dis- was adopted on second and final read- Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. 425 East Broad Street abled Resident Transportation Assistance ing. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Program, at which time and place all inter- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the ested parties will be given an opportunity Barbara Riepe Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to 7. Application: Preliminary major subdivision approval to be heard. To assure that all members of Township Clerk submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on for a three-lot subdivision the public are given an opportunity to be 1 T - 5/26/05, The Times Fee: $16.32 the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. An Application dated November 30, 2004, and revised on May 23, 2005, was filed by heard, initial presentations will be limited Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. the Applicants. to five (5) minutes. PUBLIC NOTICE 17:27. Waivers or exceptions may be sought for certain site plan details which are set forth Applications will be available for review Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT on the Application and such other site plan details or relief as may be appropriate. June 21st at the following location: Eliza- of $15.00, for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Engineering and Operations Building 1st FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY A copy of the application and documents are on file in the Administration Office of the beth Main Public Library at 11 South Broad floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during business hours. THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, and may be Street in Elizabeth and remain available Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by inspected during normal business hours (8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) by all interested parties for 14 days after the Public Hearing date. CONTRACTOR: Richard C. Mariani, telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609-530-6626. at least 10 days prior to the hearing. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities At a minimum a summary of the applica- Esq.; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (BUT NOT Act, any person that might require special needs should be in contact with the Planning tion and the proposed budget will also be & Stewart, P.C.; 10 Madison Avenue; OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the Board office during normal business hours so that their needs may be addressed (visually available for review at the Hearing on June Morristown, New Jersey 07960 following locations: or hearing impaired, wheelchair bound, etc.) 28th. NATURE OF SERVICE: Special Legal 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 LEIB, KRAUS, GRISPIN & ROTH In order to encourage full participation in Counsel to represent the Township of Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Attorneys for Applicants this Hearing, please submit any requests Scotch Plains, the Scotch Plains Police 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 1 T - 5/26/05, The Leader Fee: $63.24 for accommodation of people with disabili- Department and Thomas E. Atkins, Town- 3 T - 5/19/05, 5/26/05 and 6/2/05, The Leader Fee: $208.08 ties to the Union County Paratransit 79 ship Manager in a certain confidential PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jer- employment matter (P. vs. Scotch Plains) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE sey 07202 no later than five (5) business DURATION: Completion of matter. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BOROUGH OF FANWOOD for not less than ten (10%) percent of the days prior to the public hearing. People AMOUNT: Not to exceed $15,000. and amount of the bid, but not in excess of who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or billed at the hourly rate of $225. for Rich- DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Twenty Thousand ($20,000) Dollars ex- speech impaired should access this ser- ard Mariani, Esq. and $200. per hour for TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed cept as otherwise provided by N.J.S.A. vice by contacting New Jersey Relay Ser- any other support, and to be applied to- bids will be received by the Borough of 40A:11-21. vice TTY/TDD 1-800-852-7899. ward fees and costs for those services SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et Fanwood (“Fanwood”) for the RENOVA- All spaces on the forms to be com- For those residents unable to attend the which shall be subject to the approval of seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- TION OF A 170 SQUARE FOOT COM- pleted by the bidder must be completed. Hearing, please know that written com- the Township Attorney and which are not tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 6/16/2005 MERCIAL KITCHEN AT FOREST ROAD If a space or the answer to a question is ments and/or testimony will be accepted covered by insurance. and opened and read for: PARK RECREATION BUILDING, and all not applicable, the bidder must indi- through June 27th. Please send corre- THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Maintenance Roadway Repair contract No: 154-North; work incidental thereto, and such bids cate such with the notation “Not Appli- spondence to Kathleen E. Carmello, As- FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Routes 1 & 9 NB & SB, Union County shall be received, opened and read in cable”. Fanwood reserves the right to sistant Coordinator, Union County FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. 100% STATE public at the Borough Hall, 75 North Martine reject any bid for failure to provide any Paratransit System 79 West Grand Street, Barbara Riepe DP NO: 05421 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, on June information requested or to indicate Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. Township Clerk 24, 2005 at 10:00 AM, local prevailing “Not Applicable”. 1 T - 5/26/05, The Leader Fee: $41.31 1 T - 5/26/05, The Times Fee: $24.48 Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. time. After the proposals have been No bid may be withdrawn after sixty (60) 17:27. opened, they will be reviewed and exam- days of the date specified for the opening PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, apparent low bidder ined by Fanwood or its representatives, of bids except as provided for in N.J.S.A. must provide a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclo- the results will be made public, but until the 40A:11-24. Bidders are required to com- NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY sure Form within seven (7) state business days from the project bid date.. actual award and execution of a contract, ply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- Fanwood reserves its right to reject all 31 et seq. (L. 1975, c. 127). The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing at its tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State proposals. The specifications may contain a com- regular meeting on June 14, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at its offices at 36 West State Street, funded projects. Complete sets of the bid documents for plete set of bidding and contract forms. If Trenton, New Jersey to discuss and take action with respect to various applications for Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et the proposed work are on file in the Office so, they are for the convenience of bidders private activity bond financing, including, but not limited to, the following application: seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, of the Borough Clerk at Fanwood’s Mu- and are not to be detached from the speci- Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. nicipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, fications or filled out or executed. Sepa- APPLICATION NUMBER: P015588 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 Fanwood, New Jersey, and may be exam- rate copies of the “bid” proposal and other Project Applicant (& Address): Young Men’s Christian Association of U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the ined Monday through Friday between the submittals will be furnished for that pur- Westfield, New Jersey Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., except pose in duplicate, one to be submitted with 220 Clark Street submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Cop- each bid and one to be retained by the Westfield, New Jersey 07090-4097 the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. ies may be obtained by prospective bid- bidder for his (its) records. Operator of Project (& Address): N/A Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee ders upon application to the Borough Clerk The right is reserved by Fanwood to of $15.00, for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Engineering and Operations Building 1st on June 1, 2005 and payment of a non- reject any or all bids if deemed to be in the Project Address: 422 East Broad Street floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during business hours. refundable fee of $20.00. interest of Fanwood to do so, to waive any Town of Westfield Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by Bids must be submitted by the date and informalities in the bids received and to Union County, New Jersey telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609-530-6626. time provided above; on the standard pro- accept the lowest responsible bid. Maximum Amount of Issue Requested: Not exceeding $4,000,000 Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (BUT NOT posal forms provided, in the manner des- Any prospective bidder who wishes to OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the ignated in the bid documents and required challenge a bid specification or any aspect Description of Project: Financing is sought for the acquisition following locations: by the specifications; must be enclosed in of the bidding process shall file such chal- of a building located at 422 East Broad 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 a sealed envelope bearing the name and lenges in writing with the Borough Clerk of Street, renovations to the building, and Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ address of the bidder, addressed to the the Borough of Fanwood no less than acquisition of equipment. 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 Borough Clerk of Fanwood, with the words three business days prior to date specified At the meeting, members of the public may appear in person or by attorney to express 3 T - 5/26/05, 6/2/05 and 6/9/05, The Leader Fee: $211.14 “PROPOSAL FOR RENOVATION OF A in this notice for the opening of the bids. their views, which may either be provided orally or may be submitted in writing at the 170 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL Challenges filed after that time shall be Authority’s address above, concerning the proposed issuance of bonds and the location PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE KITCHEN AT FOREST ROAD PARK considered void and having no impact on and nature of the Project to be financed thereby. RECREATION BUILDING” placed on the Fanwood or the award of a contract. PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND FINANCINGS OF THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ARE NOT OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW COUNTY OF UNION outside of the envelope in the lower left- Eleanor McGovern hand corner; and must be accompanied Borough Clerk JERSEY, NOR ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY THEREOF. TAKE NOTICE That pursuant to Resolution No. 98-05, adopted by the Township by either a certified check, cashier’s check Borough of Fanwood Funding for such financings are secured privately through conventional lending Council of the Township of Scotch Plains on May 10th, 2005, that the undersigned will or bid bond drawn to the order of Fanwood 1 T - 5/26/05, The Times Fee: $80.07 sources. expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and This notice is published in accordance with the public notice requirements of Section locations specified below, the following motor vehicles which came into the possession PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. of the Scotch Plains Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to 1 T - 5/26/05, The Leader Fee: $59.16 claim same. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 time of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on THURSDAY, JUNE TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 The public auction shall be held on June 7, 2005 in accordance with the laws of the 23, 2005 in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- The following vehicle may be examined at A&M Towing, 1144 South Avenue, of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 6/14/2005 Westfield, New Jersey at 8:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 8:45 am. respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable and opened and read for: MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. As computed Ford 1999 1FTYR10V9XUA62297 $ 4,075.00 Sign Structures Repair #1, Contract No: 098048073; Lawrence Township (Mer), to the 23rd day of June, 2005. Edison Township (Mid), Woodbridge Township (Mid), Linden City (Uni) & The following vehicles may be examined at Ace Towing, 1509 East Front Street, Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of Summit City (Uni); Mercer, Middlesex and Union Counties Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 9:45 am. municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, 100% STATE MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID together with interest and costs to the date of sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest DP NO: 05127 Ford 1993 1FACP57U2PA122867 $ 6,050.00 rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to Honda 1988 1HGCA5545JA190569 $ 20,175.00 the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. Olds 1978 3M47F8G404621 $ 6,925.00 method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. 17:27. Pontiac 1988 1G2NE14U6JC646450 $ 9,025.00 Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, apparent low bidder Toyota 1988 JT2SV22E1J3256915 $ 11,375.00 Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. must provide a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclo- Nissan 1997 JN1CA21D7VT822794 $ 3,000.00 At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property sure Form within seven (7) state business days from the project bid date.. with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- The following vehicle may be examined at Frank’s Towing, 56 Martine Avenue, order. tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State Fanwood New Jersey at 10:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 10:45 am. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act funded projects. MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et Honda 1987 JHMBA6129HC004534 $ 3,650.00 seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, The following vehicles may be examined at Sevell’s Auto Body, 320 Windsor Avenue, municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. Westfield, New Jersey at 11:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 11:45 am. who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Dodge 1992 2B6HB21X8NK141784 $ 11,075.00 Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Daewoo 2000 KLAVB6921YB223422 $ 7,725.00 The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on Pontiac 1989 1G2FS21S9KL236359 $ 3,525.00 the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee The following vehicles may be examined at Plain’s Auto Body, 2380 Beryllium Road, 20 9 Carson, William J. Jr. 47 St. John Place $ 3,351.40 of $26.00, for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Engineering and Operations Building 1st Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 12:30 am. Public Auction will commence at 12:45 am. 26 51 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 4,932.61 floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during business hours. MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID 57 1 Northstar Fanwood 61 South Avenue $ 21.99 Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by Ford 1992 1FMDU34XXNUA64024 $ 4,525.00 Real Estate telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609-530-6626. Mazda 1994 JM1BG2241R0779549 $ 10,625.00 60 16 Hansen, Margit June 52A Second Street $ 2,420.58 Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (BUT NOT Toyota 1995 JT3VN39W7S0203779 $ 9,850.00 102 26 Bell, Howard & Jean 1 Pandick Court $ 3,499.77 OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the 116 70 Jackson, McKinley & Marie 33 Trenton Avenue $ 234.95 Dated: May 17, 2005 following locations: 116 75.01 Terry, Janet 4 Saville Row $ 5,296.53 Advertised:May 26, 2005 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 Barbra Riepe Colleen M. Huehn Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Township Clerk Collector of Taxes 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 1 T - 5/26/05, The Times Fee: $87.72 4 T - 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16/05, The Times Fee: $301.92 3 T - 5/19/05, 5/26/05 and 6/2/05, The Leader Fee: $214.20 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2005 Page 19 Broadway House Recognizes Westfield Chamber Seeks Stas Retinger of Westfield Nominees for Awards WESTFIELD — The Westfield Hayes from the New Jersey Workshop WESTFIELD – Broadway House and helping to play the board game Area Chamber of Commerce is seek- for the Arts and Barbara Schwinn, for Continuing Care has announced “Horseracing” with residents. ing nominees for its annual Faith in President of the Westfield Art Asso- that Stas Retinger of Westfield was Mr. Retinger serves as Westfield Awards, to be presented at ciation. recently named the winner of its groundskeeper for the Westfield the annual dinner on Monday, Octo- “The Chamber looks forward to Volunteer of the Quarter Award for Outdoor Tennis Club. He and his ber 24. The Chamber welcomes nomi- celebrating new achievements this the first quarter of 2005. wife, Leah, are the par- nations from the Westfield area in three year,” said Chamber Executive Direc- Located in Newark, ents of a son, Joseph. award categories: Business of the Year, tor Allison O’Hara. Broadway House is the According to Mr. Employee of the Year, and Commu- Those interested in submitting a nomi- state’s only specialized Retinger, his motiva- nity Service. nation for the awards are invited to do so nursing care facility for tion for volunteering is For over 20 years, the Chamber has prior to Wednesday, June 15, with a letter individuals living with the knowledge of pos- honored local business people and resi- that details the nominees’ accomplish- HIV/AIDS. The 74-bed sibly helping someone HARD WORK PAYS OFF…The School One Elementary PTA recently pur- dents who have distinguished them- ments and includes your name and con- adult residence, housed feel better. He de- chased a rock climbing wall, swings and a basketball hoop for the school’s selves by demonstrating outstanding tact information and mail submissions to in a restored historic scribed his experience playground. A group of parents from the school, employees of the Scotch Plains- commitment to the Westfield area com- the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- landmark, is dedicated volunteering at Broad- Fanwood school district, and School One Principal Jeffrey Grysko assembled and munity. Recent honorees have included merce, 173 Elm Street, Westfield 07090. to serving the complex, way House as very posi- installed the equipment during the weekend. Pictured, above, Mr. Grysko and Stuarts Audio, Westfield Police De- For more information, call the Chamber post-acute needs of its tive. various “dirty dads” show off their tools of the trade. tective Sandy Chambers, Patricia at (908) 233-3021. population. Mr. Since 1995, skilled, Retinger was chosen for compassionate staff has Library Teens to Hold the volunteer award by provided a comprehen- Hemp Jewelry Activity an overwhelming ma- Stas Retinger sive, multi-disciplinary jority of residents. approach to care, incor- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- An active volunteer at Broadway porating a full continuum of medi- morial Library Teen Group will host House since January 2004, Mr. cal support and rehabilitation ser- a Hemp Jewelry Making Workshop Retinger works in conjunction with vices. The program is designed to on Tuesday, June 7, from 5:30 to 6:30 the facility’s recreation department enhance the quality of life for those p.m. in the library’s Fanwood Room. to encourage and assist residents experiencing all stages of HIV/ This program is open to all in grades with independent leisure activities. AIDS. 6 through 12. Participants will learn He has become a regular on Tues- Any individual or organization how hemp is made into necklaces, day afternoons, discussing current interested in volunteering at Broad- bracelets and anklets. Registration is events during “Coffee and News” way House is asked to call Stacey required. Norris, Assistant Director of Ac- The library is located at North Av- PUBLIC NOTICE tivities and Volunteers, at (973) 268- enue and Tillotson Road. For more 9797, extension no. 1034. information, please call Nancy at TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS (908) 322-6400. PLANNING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch DRAKE PLACE COLONIAL Plains on May 23, 2005, adopted the Reso- lution of approval for M & E Stage House, LLC, for the corner of Park Avenue and Front Street, and designated as Block 1001, Lots 54.01 and 58.02 which pro- poses to convert approximately 2,100 square feet of existing space into a bistro. A Variance for parking was also granted by the Board. The file pertaining to this application is in the Office of the Planning Board and avail- Paying tribute to a gracious era, this Westfield “Gardens” Center Hall Colonial glows with beauti- able for public inspection during regular office hours. ful architectural details. Orchestrated with heartwarming charm; hardwood floors, embellished Barbara Horev moldings, custom built-ins and sun-catching windows craft an interior of understated elegance. The Secretary to the Planning Board 1 T - 5/26/05, The Times Fee: $18.36 living room with fireplace and formal dining room reveal elements of classic style. The sun-lit family room and kitchen with bayed eating area are enhanced by a lovely enclosed porch. Equally as capti- PUBLIC NOTICE vating, the second floor offers a master suite with updated bath & sitting room, three more nicely BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD sized bedrooms and another updated full bath. A walk-up to the third floor and a lovely backyard The Planning Board of the Borough of This charming 1920’s Colonial is nestled on a quiet tree- lined street near town, with greenhouse mingle to create an enchanting residence. Presented for $1,095,000. Fanwood has scheduled a Special Meet- schools, municipal pool and public transportation. Yes to enclosed front porch, ing for Monday, June 13, 2005 immedi- For additional information or your private tour call: ately following the regularly scheduled living room with wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookcases, formal dining Agenda Meeting to be held at Fanwood room and eat-in-kitchen. A screened back porch overlooks a perennial garden. Sherrie Natko, Sales Associate Borough Hall, Mayor and Council Cham- Three bedrooms, one full bath. High $520’s. bers, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, 908-233-3014, Direct Dial New Jersey at 7:30 PM for the purpose of hearing an application for bulk variance President’s Club approvals for the property at Block 55, Lot 5.01, 33-37 South Avenue, before the Planning Board in Fanwood, New Jersey. Official action may be taken. Pat Hoynes 2 Alden Street • Cranford Planning Board Secretary Heidi-Ann Mucci (908) 276-7888 · · 1 T - 5/26/05, The Times Fee: $16.32 Westfield Office 600 North Avenue, West 908-233-0065

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Hoffman, 86, Publicist; Virginia Lynn Ziobro, 71, Was Teacher Honored Golfer and Sportswriter – Obituaries – Of English and Spanish In Westfield Arthur K. “Red” Hoffman, 86, of correspondent of Golf World and a Mrs. Virginia Lynn Ziobro, 71, she became head of the Language Westfield died on Saturday, May 21, frequent contributor to the sports Walter Clarkson, Jr., 73, WHS Teacher, passed away in her sleep on Wednes- Department. at Muhlenberg Regional Medical pages of The Star-Ledger and most of day, March 16, 2005 at home in Fort Coming to Westfield in 1969, Lynn Center in Plainfield. the leading golf publications, includ- Coach and School Newspaper Advisor Lauderdale, Fla. taught English and Spanish at Edison Born August 12, 1918 in Minne- ing PGA magazine. Lynn was born on August 31, 1933 and Roosevelt Junior High Schools, apolis, Minn., he resided in Westfield While employed by Mr. Jones, Mr. Walter Lee Clarkson, Jr., 73, of through June 1959. in Evanston, Ill, the daughter of the and Spanish at Westfield High School for over 50 years. Hoffman compiled an anthology of Hamburg died peacefully in his sleep Surviving are his wife of 44 years, late Virginia Woodland Heagney and for 25 years. Professionally, she was Mr. Hoffman attended the Univer- the game, “Great Golf Stories edited at home on Saturday, May 21, 2005. Audrey Gehrlein Clarkson; three William T. Heagney. Several months a member of the New Jersey Educa- sity of Minnesota, Washington & Lee by Robert Trent Jones.” Born to Walter Lee Clarkson, Sr. daughters and sons-in-law, Karen later, she traveled with tion Association and New University and Seton Hall Univer- Besides his affiliation with the and Ruth Nivison Clarkson in Eliza- Clarkson and her husband, Jon Mysel, her family to Havana, Jersey Foreign Language sity. A veteran of World War II, he PGA, Mr. Hoffman was a member beth, he had lived in Westfield before of Westfield, Laura Clarkson Scovell Cuba, where her father Teachers’ Association. was discharged as a Technical Ser- and former president of the Metro- moving to New London, N.H. in 1996. and her husband, Larry, of Vernon was associated with the She was a communicant geant in the United States Air Force politan Golf Writers’ Association and He relocated to Hamburg two and a Township, and Nancy Clarkson First National Bank of of the Our Lady of after nearly five years of service. a lifetime member and former direc- half years ago. Ogrinz and her husband, Paul, of Boston. Lourdes Roman Catholic During his last 18 months in the mili- tor of the Golf Writers’ Association A 1950 graduate of Westfield High Colesville; a son, Walter Lee Lynn and the family Church in Mountainside. tary, he edited the Newark Air Base of America. School, Walt was Captain of the cross- Clarkson, 3rd, of Concord, N.H.; a spent summers and the Lynn and her husband, camp newspaper The Processor. In addition to his membership in country, winter and spring track teams sister, Virginia Foose, and brother-in- fall term in Kenilworth, Stanley, moved to Florida Originally a general assignment the Plainfield Country Club, he also in both high school and college. In law, Randy Foose, son of former Ill. with her grandparents, in 1994, where she was a reporter with the Newark News, Mr. was a member of the Metedeconk high school, he was an editor on the Westfield High School Principal Dr. Grace and LeRoy Wood- communicant at St. Hoffman covered the City of Eliza- National Golf Club and the school newspaper; a member of the Robert Foose, of New London, N.H., land. She attended Joseph Coleman’s Church in beth, Newark police and the Essex Ballybunion Golf Club in County Student Council and National Honor and four grandchildren, Jeffrey Mysel, Sears Elementary School Virginia Lynn Ziobro Pompano. They were County Court House. But he was on Kerry, Ireland. Society, and President of the Forum Kayla Scovell, Cristian Scovell and and Roycemore High members of the Coral the newspaper’s sports staff for most In 1988, Mr. Hoffman was pre- Club. He also was the re- Paige Scovell. School in Evanston. In Havana, she Ridge Country Club, and Lynn con- of his career, specializing in golf and sented the Lincoln Werden Award by cipient of the Richard Van A Celebration of the Life attended St. George’s, the British tinued her love of needlework, bridge skiing on the New Jersey scene. the Met Golf Writers for his contribu- der Bergh Memorial and of Walt Clarkson will be school, until it closed, and graduated and reading. As a result of his long association tions to golf journalism, the same Cornell Cup awards. held on Saturday, June 4, from Ruston Academy, the American Surviving, in addition to her lov- with golf, he became an authority on year he was honored as “Sportswriter Walt earned a Bachelor from 1 to 4 p.m. at the home school. ing husband, are her sisters, Ann its history, particularly in his adopted of the Year” by the New Jersey Sports- of Arts degree from of his daughter and son-in- In 1955, Lynn graduated from Weimer of South Orleans, Mass., state. When the News suspended pub- writers’ Association. Dartmouth College in 1954. law, Karen Clarkson and Jon Queens College in Charlotte, N.C. formerly of Westfield, and Eliza- lication in 1972, Mr. Hoffman be- The Metropolitan Golf Associa- An English major with an Mysel, 910 Tice Place, She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi beth Tremain and her husband, came the personal publicist for Rob- tion, in 1990, awarded him its Distin- American Literature con- Westfield. Sorority and was elected to “Who’s James Tremain, of Montreal, ert Trent Jones of Montclair, a world- guished Service Award and, in 2000, centration, he graduated Arrangements were un- Who in American Colleges.” After Canada; her stepsons, Michael and renown golf course architect, with the New Jersey State Golf Associa- cum laude with highest dis- der the direction of the teaching 10 years in Florida, she be- his wife, Marge, of Hackettstown whom he was affiliated for 11 years tion named a caddie scholarship in tinction in English, and was Walter L. Clarkson, Jr. Ferguson-Vernon Funeral gan her teaching career in New Jersey and David and his wife, Connie, of prior to his retirement in 1983. his honor as the major presentation at a member of Phi Beta Home in Vernon. at Park Ridge High School, where Piscataway; her stepdaughters, A writer who was an active partici- a banquet celebrating its 100th anni- Kappa. He was awarded a Master of In lieu of flowers, donations can be Christine Ziobro and Jacqueline pant in the game, Mr. Hoffman twice versary. Arts degree in Teaching from Teach- made to the American Heart Associa- Agnes J. Hendry, 84 Ziobro, both of Piscataway, and qualified for the Metropolitan Ama- In 2004, the New Jersey section of ers College, Columbia University, in tion, in care of Ferguson-Vernon Fu- Agnes J. Hendry, 84, of Scotch many beloved nieces, nephews and teur, winning the New Jersey qualify- the Professional Golf Association and 1957. neral Home, Inc., 241 Route 94, P.O. Plains died on Thursday, May 19, at cousins. ing medal in 1960 and also playing in the New Jersey State Golf Associa- He served as an Infantry Platoon Box 329, Vernon, N.J. 07462. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- A Mass of Christian Burial will 1963. He qualified as well for the tion presented Mr. Hoffman with their Leader in the United States Marine May 26, 2005 ter in Plainfield. be offered at 10 a.m. on Saturday, New Jersey Amateur in the latter year. first Distinguished Service Award at Corps from 1954 to 1956, and was a Born in Plainfield, she had lived June 11, at the Holy Trinity Roman During his career, Mr. Hoffman the “Celebration of Golf” award din- member of the Camp Lejeune and Helen Rita Miller, 85 there before relocating to Scotch Catholic Church in Westfield. In- played more than 550 golf courses in ner. All-Marine Corps track teams. Helen Rita Boyle Miller, 85, of Plains 56 years ago. terment at Fairview Cemetery in the United States and in 15 foreign He was predeceased by his wife, Walt had been a teacher of English Haskell died on Tuesday, May 24, at Mrs. Hendry was predeceased by Westfield will be private. countries. A seven-handicap player Erna Augusta Hoffman, in 2001. and journalism at Westfield High the Lakeland Health Care Center in her husband, Robert Hendry, in 1999. Arrangements are by the Dooley most of his life, he had six holes-in- Surviving are two daughters, Loren School for 31 years before retiring in Haskell. Surviving are three cousins, Mar- Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- one to his credit. Kyle Hoffman of Southwick, Mass. June 1990. He taught three levels of Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she had garet Latawiec, Katherine enue in Westfield. In addition to his regular sources of and E. Lisa Apperman of journalism and in 1985 received the lived in Westfield for over 20 years Jamiolkowski and Mary Anne Knoll. In lieu of flowers, contributions employment, Mr. Hoffman for 25 Mountainside. inaugural Robert and Linda Foose before moving to Haskell six years Private services and interment were may be made to the College years was publicist and an honorary Funeral services will be private. Memorial Award from Westfield High ago. She was a homemaker and mem- under the direction of the Memorial Woman’s Club of Westfield, P.O. member of the New Jersey Profes- Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 School for Excellence in Education. ber of the Holy Trinity Rosary Altar Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Box 2694, Westfield, N.J. 07090, to sional Golf Association and, until p.m. today, Thursday, May 26, at the Walt advised the school newspa- Society of Westfield. Fanwood. establish a scholarship in her name. 2000, publicist and program book Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South per, Hi’s Eye, for 30 years. A weekly She was predeceased by her hus- May 26, 2005 May 26, 2005 editor for the New Jersey State Golf Avenue in Fanwood. publication since 1962, it was rated band, Russ Miller. Association. In lieu of flowers, donations may an All-American school newspaper Surviving are a daughter, Maureen Also, for more than a quarter cen- be made to the New Jersey Caddy 25 times by the National Scholastic Tietje; two sons, Brian and Russell More Letters to the Editor tury, he was editor of “Pars and Bird- Scholarship Fund, in care of NJSGA, Press Association. Miller; a sister, Irene Downey; a ies,” the newsletter of the Plainfield 1000 Broad Street, Bloomfield, N.J. He also coached 62 teams at brother, Edward Boyle; three grand- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Country Club, where he had been a 07003 or to the MGA Foundation, 49 Westfield High School between 1960 children and four great-grandchildren. member since 1974. Mr. Hoffman Knollwood Road, Elmsford, N.Y. and 1982, including three swim teams, A Mass of Christian Burial will be Ratner Urges WF Residents to Repeal also was the New Jersey/New York 10523. with the remainder being cross-coun- held at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, May May 26, 2005 try, winter and spring track and field. 27, at the Holy Trinity Roman Catho- Punishing Commuter Parking Tax He achieved a 462-55-3 record (89.4 lic Church in Westfield. Burial will be Elwood D. Smith, 77, Navy Veteran; percent wins), while winning 110 at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. As a general rule, we shouldn’t expect pose has ceased to exist, the council pe- team championships. a great deal from our local elected offi- nalizes hundreds of Westfielders, whose Arrangements are by the Dooley cials. This is not because they lack com- only offense is the fact that they are com- North Carolina Arboretum Volunteer Earlier in his career, Walt served as Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- petence or commitment. In fact, the op- muters. This amounts to no more nor less Assistant to the Dean of the College Elwood David Smith, 77, of enue in Westfield. posite is true. The members of the than an outrageous commuter tax that A native of Westfield, he was the at Dartmouth from September 1957 May 26, 2005 Hendersonville, N.C. died on Sun- son of Elwood and Mildred Smith. Westfield Town Council, who donate continues to be hypocritically imposed their time and effort, are both talented by members of a party that customarily day, May 1, at the Elizabeth House, He attended Lehigh University in and dedicated. trumpets its opposition to tax increases. a hospice facility in Hendersonville. Pennsylvania and served in the United They deserve a great deal of credit for This is deeply and fundamentally wrong States Navy for four years. He was a Service League Awards Funds; their devotion to public service. Yet, the and it must come to an end. Prayer to veteran of the Korean Conflict. scope of their service is, by definition, While the council does not unani- Mr. Smith had been the service limited to local affairs. They cannot, for mously support retaining the commuter The Blessed Virgin manager of Dickinson College in Installs Officers For 2005-06 example, curb global warming or end tax, the fact remains, that the majority of PRAYER TO THE BLESSED Carlisle, Pa. He retired to Henderson SCOTCH PLAINS – During the Start Childhood Scholarships, $500; the right wing’s attacks upon the judi- its members have taken no action to VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) County, N.C. in 1989. Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service Fanwood Memorial Library, $700; ciary. Most of the time, our local repre- repeal it and to refund the overcharges. Oh most beautiful flower of Mount He was a volunteer with the North sentatives do a conscientious job when In fact, some of those very same council League’s May luncheon, held at the Fanwood Rescue Squad, $1,500; dealing with local issues. members who are derelict in their duty to Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Carolina Arboretum. Scotch Hills Country Club in Scotch Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scouts, Every so often, though, they get it all represent the vital interests of their con- heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son Surviving are his wife, Barbara Plains, Patricia Dillon, Chairwoman $500; Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, wrong. Certainly, the Town Council’s stituents are once again seeking our votes! of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist Young Smith; a son, Craig Smith of of the Gifts and Donations Commit- $1,000; Flintlocks-Boy Scouts of least successful endeavor in recent times If there is a lesson to be learned from me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Summerfield, N.C.; three daughters, tee, revealed the 31 recipients of the America, $500; Historical Society of is the now-defunct parking deck. When, the deck debacle, it is that concerted Sea, help me show me herein, you Debbie Stringfellow of Clayton, league’s yearlong fundraising efforts. Scotch Plains-Fanwood, $750; Inter- at long last, the citizens of Westfield were voter action can bring about positive and are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, N.C., Laurie Smith of Arden, N.C. Donations this year totaled $35,000, faith Council for the Homeless, $1,500; permitted to have their say, the council constructive change. The citizens of Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Ellen Lukens of Asheville, N.C.; representing proceeds from the Thrift Mental Health Association of Union agreed to abide by their decision and the Westfield halted the deck and the citi- and Earth! I humbly beseech you 17 grandchildren and five great- Shop the Service League operates at 1730 County, $500; Mobile Meals of deck was consigned to the realm of really zens of Westfield can repeal the com- from the bottom of my heart to grandchildren. East Second Street in Scotch Plains. Westfield, $400; Muhlenberg Adult Day bad, but thankfully discarded, ideas. muter tax. Care, $200; PAL of Scotch Plains and Although the deck is now history, In deciding whether to invest their succor me in this necessity. There A private Celebration of Life ser- The recipients included AIDS Re- some members of the council continue trust in any candidates for local elective are none that can withstand your vice will be held at a later date. source Foundation for Children, $500; Fanwood, $250; Resolve Community to display a stubborn and mystifying offices, I urge my fellow Westfielders to power. Oh, show me herein you are Memorial donations may be made The Arc (Association for Retarded Citi- Counseling Center, Inc., $1,500, and inability to acknowledge and expunge consider carefully whether those candi- my mother. Oh Mary, conceived to Four Seasons Hospice, 1825 zens), $1,200; Camp Brett-Endeavor, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship the remaining consequences of the re- dates have all clearly and satisfactorily without sin, pray for us who have Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, N.C. $100; Center for Hope Hospice, Inc., Foundation, $12,000. jected deck project. Like the fossils of answered the following question: “If recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I 28791 or to the North Carolina Ar- $2,000; Central New Jersey Brain Tu- The Scotch Plains Public Library re- extinct troglodytes, the huge parking elected, will you take immediate action place this cause in your hands (3X). boretum, 100 Frederick Law mor Group, $500; Children’s Special- ceived $700; Scotch Plains Rescue permit increases enacted by the council to repeal the commuter tax and to make Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- Olmsted Hwy, Asheville, N.C. ized Hospital, $1,300; CONTACT We Squad, $1,500; Scotch Plains Welfare have long outlived the project that they full refunds to those who have paid it?” lems, light all roads so that I can 28806. Care, $1,200; Delphi Team-Student Department, $500; Scotch Plains Vol- were imposed to fund. They have not In summary, the continued tax is not May 26, 2005 Leadership Conference, $750; Early unteer Firefighters Association, $350; been repealed, nor has restitution been our fault, but if it remains in place after attain my goal. You who gave me made to those who have paid and con- the next election, we will have only the divine gift to forgive and forget Trailside Nature and Science Center, $400; Union County Rape Crisis Cen- tinue to pay them. ourselves to blame. all evil against me and that in all Let’s understand exactly what this instances in my life you are with ter, $500; Westfield Day Care Center, Robert Ratner means. In retaining an increased parking Westfield me. I want in this short prayer to Hillside Cemetery $500; YMCA Eastern Union County- permit fee structure whose primary pur- thank you for the things as you Battered Wives, $500, and Youth and confirm once again that I never Family Counseling, $700. want to be separated from you in After the meeting, league officers for What Rules Actually Apply to Police 2005-2006 took their oaths of office, in- eternal glory. Thank you for your Scotch Plains cluding President, Joan Suter; Vice Presi- On Searches of Vehicles for Drugs? mercy towards me and mine. The dent, Veronica Adams; Recording Secre- person must say this prayer three 908.756.1729 tary, Helen Surridge; Corresponding Sec- I, and others in the community I have An important point to understand is consecutive days. After three days, retary, Kathleen Meyer, and Treasurer, spoken to, have noticed a recent upsurge that police must have probable cause to the request will be granted. This www.hillsidecemetery.com Brenda Mentesana. Three new members of reports in the media of police in believe that contraband is present for prayer must be published after the were welcomed, including Mary Barone, Westfield and neighboring towns stop- the non-consensual warrantless search favor is granted. A Mary Young and Marian Herrmann. ping drivers and charging them with DWI, of an automobile to be deemed lawful in or charging them and their occupants any subsequent challenge. A motor ve- with drug possession or possession of hicle search by the police in connection paraphernalia. The question I have been with a traffic violation alone is uncon- asked more than once is, what rules apply stitutional. in those circumstances? Consent is another exception to the Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. requirement of a warrant. If police ask to Constitution and Article I, paragraph 7 of search a car and permission is given, the the New Jersey Constitution protect citi- warrant requirement is waived, although, Caring & Courteous Service to the zens against unreasonable searches and at least in New Jersey, the resulting search seizures by the police. The key elements is lawful only if police, in making the Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 of this protection are that police, before request of the driver or occupant to search, conducting a search of a citizen’s “pri- have a reasonable suspicion, that they can vate” space, must first obtain a warrant clearly explain, of criminal wrongdoing from a magistrate or judge based on a beyond the initial valid traffic stop. In Westfield showing of probable cause that a crime other words, if the stop involves an al- 556 Westfield Avenue has been or is about to be committed. leged traffic infraction and no other indi- However, in “case law” decisions from cation of wrongdoing is present, the con- 233-0255 the U.S. Supreme Court and related deci- stitutional protection against warrantless sions by New Jersey’s highest court, im- search and seizure remains in place. John L. Dooley portant exceptions to this general rule of Other important exceptions to the war- Manager constitutional protection against warrant- rant requirement that often apply in the NJ License # 4100 less searches have been carved out. One automobile context are when objects ap- very notable exception involves automo- pear in “plain view” (a policeman can biles. If a vehicle is in operating condition even use a flashlight from outside a car to and police have probable cause to believe see an illegal substance present in plain illegal items are contained therein, the view within the car), and when a sub- police may search the entire vehicle, in- stance can be detected by “plain smell,” cluding a container in the vehicle, which which no doubt arises commonly where Cranford might be expected to contain an illegal alcohol or marijuana use is involved. substance. Search and seizure is a controversial 218 North Avenue This exception to the warrant require- and complicated area of the law. So, if 276-0255 ment as applied to automobiles is based others in the community also wondered on the lesser “expectation of privacy” about the apparent proliferation of such Charles V. Dooley attached to car ownership and use (ver- automobile search and seizure activity in sus, for example, the home). The excep- our towns, that is the lay of the land: the Manager tion has been broadened in the last several law and constitution of the U.S. and N.J. NJ License # 3703 years to allow a search of property be- allow it, but subject to the conditions longing to passengers in the car subjected described. to a police stop, if police have probable Christopher FitzPatrick cause to believe that the car contains Westfield drugs or other “contraband.” A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2005 Page 21

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Jeff Hogan’s Musical The House By CAROL F. DAVIS Raises Over $600 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times For Stroke Association Not sure what to do with the kids WESTFIELD — The Fall of this summer? Led by a staff of profes- Rain, an original musical written, sional and accomplished artists of all produced and directed by disciplines, the New Jersey Work- Westfield High School (WHS) shop for the Arts will host The senior Jeff Hogan as his senior Westfield Summer Workshop from Wednesday, June 29, through Fri- Linda Condrillo for The Westfield Leader and The Times project, raised over $600 for the DETHRONED!…Dethroned “Queen of the Crop,” Marianne Jennings of National Stroke Association. The day, July 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 Mountainside, and fellow “Desperate Scrapbooker” Laurielle Nagel of Mountainside, p.m. Eighty courses in arts, crafts, play “not so nice” with their multipurpose scrapbooking tools. The competition, show, which was staged last week- end at Roosevelt Intermediate communications, music, dance, which was hosted last Friday by Creative Memories consultants Carolyn Williams drama, and more are designed for all and Susan Caudo of Mountainside and Alexandra Queripel of Summit, was held in School, featured several WHS stu- dents as cast and crew. ages. For a brochure or more infor- the basement of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Springfield to commemorate mation, call (908) 518-1551, or visit National Scrapbooking Day. Ms. Nagel took second place, losing the title by just one Jeff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. scrapbook page to Tracy Maher of Basking Ridge, not pictured. Edward Hogan of Westfield. www.njworkshopforthearts.com. * * * * * * *

Photo Courtesy of Meredith Moore, Johnson & Wales University The annual free CD101.9 Red COOKING UP A WINNER...Fanwood resident Ariel Prasad whips up her original Bank Jazz & Blues Festival will WYACT Auditioning Process recipe for Triple Mascarpone Mousse, which captured second place in the “Taste take place in Marine Park by the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Down Under Competition” at Johnson & Wales University. A junior studying Navesink River on the weekend of sional arena of theatre, but also the crew, theater companies in the state, having offered baking and pastry arts, Ariel won in the “Dessert from the Desert” category. June 3, 4 and 5. Enjoy three full days including Production Stage Manager, Scott its free program for more than a decade, and nights of music, food, crafts and Reagan, 23, and Stage Management Intern ultimately winning the acclaimed Music family fun. For directions and de- Howie Tilkin, 15, also learned a great Theatre International award for their phe- Fanwood Resident Places tails, visit www.redbankfestival.com/ amount from the process. nomenal 2002 production of West Side Story. index.html. “I’ve done a lot of high school and The National Endowment For The Arts community theatre shows. This is undoubt- has also recently honored WYACT with a Second in Cooking Contest * * * * * * * edly the most professional,” said Howie. $25,000 grant. NJPAC, the premiere arts There’s more for jazz lovers. On FANWOOD — Fanwood resident fleet culinary performance specialist, Saturday, June 4, there will be a “Everyone takes everything so seriously venues in New Jersey, accommodates Ariel Prasad will be heading to Wash- Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines; Linda with WYACT — and that’s exactly what WYACT in its Victoria Theatre, which benefit for the Summit Chorale, I’m looking for, that and the pressure that houses only top-class shows. ington, D.C. to cook for the Australian Bladholm, columnist for The Miami Jazz in June, featuring the Bill Tally comes from doing everything with passion Overall, the WYACT experience has Embassy. Herald; Deborah Hartz, food editor of ASPIRING ARTIST... Aaron Eisenberg, Trio with Julia Dollison. The pro- and seriousness.” demonstrated its immensely inspirational She won the trip as the second-place The South Florida Sun-Sentinel; Colin a sophomore at Westfield High School, gram will include live and silent One of the auditioning performers, Jen- power throughout the tri-state areas. Young winner in the “Dessert from the Desert” Hay, singer/songwriter; Anthony will attend Interlochen Arts Camp in auctions, festive food, and wine tast- nifer Kujawski, 16, a student at Westfield performers from 10 to 13 counties partici- category in the third annual “Taste Mansollilo, chef de cuisine, Quinn’s; Michigan, a summer arts program for ing. It will take place at the Unitar- High School, said the experience was phe- pate each summer, many from low-income Down Under Competition” at Johnson Dean Max, executive chef, 3030 Ocean; aspiring artists grades 3 through 12, ian Church, 4 Waldron Avenue, in nomenal. She also participates in WYACT’s areas. WYACT truly cares about helping & Wales University. Stephen Pocock, trade/marketing man- where he will study dramatic theater. Summit, and tickets are $25 at the professional theatre classes and studies pri- young talent achieve their dreams. Ariel’s original recipe, which had to ager, North America, Meat & Live- The facility attracts students, faculty and staff from all 50 U.S. states and door. Visit www.sumitchorale.org vate voice with Ms. Meryl. “I feel at home here with WYACT,” incorporate the Australian spice stock Australia; Nancy Powell, culi- or call (908) 542-0850. “I think some of the process is educa- added Howie. “I definitely love the experi- wattleseed, was “Triple Mascarpone nary reviews/special columnist for En- more than 40 countries. Students train tional because you learn so many new ence and I’m sure it will only get better and with notable instructors, and produce * * * * * * * Mousse.” tertainment News & Views and Mark more than 400 presentations each sum- things that are of great use in the future. better. I’m really thankful I was given such The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woodcock, corporate executive chef, Get creative with a class on jew- mer in dance, theatre, creative writing, elry making at Studio 16 in War- WYACT gives you a taste of the real theatre an opportunity.” Michael Prasad, she is a junior study- Norwegian Cruise Lines. visual arts and music. Camp alumni world and how the whole process works,” May 22 brought excitement rather than ing baking and pastry arts. She at- The Taste Down Under Culinary include opera and concert soprano Jessye ren. On June 4, from 10 a.m. to said Jennifer. “It helped me in determining nervousness. The NJPAC audition room tended The Purnell School. Competition — and its related events Norman, “Roseanne” star Sara Gilbert, noon, Joan Lisi of Rothbury De- in which direction I want my future to go.” was instead filled with seats and tables, Competition finalists gathered for — promotes Australian cuisine and actor Tom Hulce, “Cathy” creator Cathy signs will teach the art of spiral wire She advised, “One has to learn from the offering an open forum and meeting for the Grand Final Cook Off on April 30, culture in America. Guisewite, vocalist Peter Yarrow of Pe- wrapping and other wire wrapping whole experience. You just have to take it parents of the performers. The profession- and prepared their dishes for a panel of For more information, please visit ter, Paul and Mary, and CBS News techniques using copper and glass one step at a time and learn from mistakes. alism continued, with cast, crew and family judges including: Mitchell Berman, www.tastedownunder.com. Correspondent Mike Wallace. Former or stone beads to create a custom I know that you have to go in and do your being notified about everything, from park- Interlochen Campers also include five- necklace and matching earrings. best and pray for a good outcome. I realized ing at the NJPAC and medical sheets to the time Grammy winner Norah Jones and Bring lunch. All materials are pro- that you never should walk in too cocky or tour to the Algonquin Arts Theatre and the singer Josh Groban, both of whom have vided, including beverages. To reg- full of yourself, but you should walk into an advertising/sales campaign. performed as part of the Interlochen Arts Festival in recent summers. ister for this class, contact Mindy audition with confidence in yourself.” Later in the evening, the first rehearsal Lighthipe at (908) 769-7417. Jennifer, who left feeling confident and began, which marked the beginning of hopeful, said, “You have to try and (and get something that is sure to be extraordinary. * * * * * * * them to see your glow.) I was just so excited Guys and Dolls will be staged at NJPAC Wheaton Village in Millville is a that I could audition again. After every from Friday, July 15, to Sunday, July 24, Sheilia Lenga bit of a ride, but glass-lovers will be audition, I critique myself and that benefits and will continues at the Algonquin Arts CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 delighted with the exhibits, stu- my future.” Theatre (AAT) in Manasquan, from Fri- these are the things that excite me,” she dios, and shops. On Sunday, June Taking part in a WYACT/NJPAC pro- day, July 29, to Sunday, August 7. said. “I like to look at subjects in a 12, there will be an Antique Bottle duction is not only an experience that allows The opening night fundraising party af- distinct way. I see things that other Show from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., for teenagers to make friends and spend a ter the show will be catered by Famous Daves people usually don’t see.” with all types of glass jars, flasks, summer doing something fun, the summer of Mountainside and Trader Joe’s of Westfield. One of her favorite photos was taken unusual vessels, and memorabilia, musical program motivates its performers to Tickets will be available at the door. in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and along with special demonstrations be the best they can be, offers an unparalleled For tickets to Guys and Dolls, please call depicts the subtle movements and in the studio. Refreshments are education in theatre arts, and is a giant step the NJPAC box office at (888) 466-572 or brightly colored skirts of the Mexican available, and there is a restaurant toward a career in performance because of its AAT at (732) 528-9211. Dancers. on the grounds. Admission is $10 prestige and professionalism. For more information on WYACT, please WYACT is among the most esteemed visit www.westfieldnj.com/wyact. Right now, Ms. Lenga is busily pre- for all attractions, including the paring for The New Jersey Jazz Society’s museum. Call (800) 998-4552, or ™ Jazzfest, which will take place at visit www.wheatonvillage.org. POPCORN Fairleigh Dickinson University in IN PERFECT HARMONY…Chorus members from the Little Opera Company of Madison. Jazzfest will run on Saturday New Jersey celebrated National Music Week on May 11 with a special performance. and Sunday, June 11 and 12, from 12 Monster-in-Law Versus Pictured, left to right, are: Amy Suznovich, Pamela Marks, Natalie Narotzky and to 5 p.m. Jennifer Dilzell. For more information on the event, Orchestra Kicking & Screaming please visit www.NJJS.org. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Ms. Lenga’s photography is in many “I am really excited to present this Juntilla’s Piano Pupils Register private collections across the United concert,” he said Thursday evening. By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER the other, there’d be no gridlock. The critic States, Canada and Mexico. “We have never done anything like this 2 POPCORNS APIECE could either take the better, more entertain- ing vehicle and extol its laugh-purveying vir- To reach the artist, please e-mail before, and it is a way to show how By this time of the week I’ve decided which For Natl’ Musicians’ Fraternity music and (visual) art influence each movie to review. It’s usually pretty simple. tues, or choose the lesser of the two and Slenga@ comcast.net. Aside from an occasional swerve into the for- explain why its attempt at humor fails. But WESTFIELD – Twelve local piano presence of a professional adjudicator other.” eign film ranks or a dutiful dip into some special here, the mundanity runs neck and neck. pupils from the class of Westfield chosen by the national organization, Following the student compositions, curiosity worth exploring, I pick the flick most In an attempt to alleviate the comedic con- teacher Anita Juntilla have registered who will examine their repertoire. Jazz, Wine Tasting, the concert continued with a perfor- likely to interest the largest audience of readers. gestion, both movies offer ancillary diversions. as candidates for membership in the Throughout the U.S. and abroad, over mance of Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano But such was not to be this week. I still In director Robert Luketic’s Monster-in-Law, Auctions to Benefit Quartet No. 1 by students Alexandra this comes in the form of Wanda Sykes’s Ruby, National Fraternity of Student Musi- 100,000 piano students will participate haven’t decided which of the two candidates, cians, sponsored by the National Guild in the annual auditions, which are held in Summit Chorale Jenkins on violin, Carina Don on viola, Monster-in-Law or Kicking & Screaming, is Viola’s forthright assistant who’s constant wise- cracking is supposed to remind the crazed of Piano Teachers, Teacher Division of over 880 music centers. Each entrant will SUMMIT – “Jazz in June,” Yuchen Zhang on cello and Qiaozi worthy of our time. Yang on piano. Both movies try to say something funny mom that she’s a snobbish control freak. the American College of Musicians, of be given a certificate, a gold, silver or featuring the Bill Tally Trio with about relationships between parents and their In Kicking & Screaming, the roadside at- which Mrs. Juntilla is a member. bronze embossed pin, a report card, and Jim Buchanan and Holli Ross, After this performance, Mr. Wojcik adult children. But, neither offers a surefire traction is former NFL player and coach Mike The names of the local entrants are a year’s membership in the National Fra- will benefit the Summit Chorale told the audience, “Every piece you route to the laughs. What’s worse, there’s noth- Ditka playing Mike Ditka, next-door neigh- Westfield residents Coby Sagal, Kyra ternity of Student Musicians. on Saturday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. have heard so far tonight has been ing emotionally profound about either film. bor and sworn archenemy of overbearing Buck. Sagal, Caroline Zee, and Charlotte Zee, composed by a teenager.” “Why of course,” says the no-nonsense guy. at The Unitarian Church in Sum- In Monster-in-Law, Jane Fonda is Viola and Scotch Plains residents Evan mit at 4 Waldron Avenue. The concert’s program concluded Fields, a world-renowned newscaster recently He’ll be delighted to be the brains behind Phil’s Hodulik, Nikki Hodulik and Evan Westfield Fiber Artist with the WHS Symphony and unkindly put to pasture. Now, it’s bad attempt to out-coach Dad. The evening’s program will in- Unfortunately, while offering slight glim- Lake, Garwood resident Nicole clude live and silent auctions, food Orchestra’s performance of Mr. enough that the decision to replace her with a Included in Convention Wojcik’s work, Jubilee. Originally younger, more Britney Spears-like personality mers of hope, both of these secondary roads to Nardone and Warren residents and a wine tasting. probably also means it’s the end of civilization laughter can’t help either of their respective, Armando Garcia and Emelio Garcia. WESTFIELD – Westfield fi- Tickets are $25 at the door. commissioned for the New Jersey as we know it. But then insult is added to injury. hackneyed scripts from avoiding the enter- These pianists will perform in the ber artist Joan Dreyer will feature For more information, please Youth Symphony, Jubilee was later When Viola emerges from her subsequent tainment tie-ups they create. In each case the National Piano-Playing Auditions at her artwork in “Fiber Revolution: visit www.summitchorale.org. or rewritten for performance by a pro- nervous breakdown, she learns that her doctor going remains disturbingly slow. the Newark-Suburbia audition center In the Garden” at the 2005 New call (908) 542-0850. fessional orchestra in Europe. son, Kevin (Michael Vartan), the only other Therefore, in a last ditch effort to find some- and will strive for pledge, local, dis- Jersey Quilt Convention, located This was the final concert of the thing in the world she cares about, has decided thing worth singling out among these dueling trict, hobbyist, duet, ensemble, state, at 97 Sunfield Avenue in Edison, school year for Mr. Wojcik’s instru- to wed. Naturally, Jennifer Lopez as prospec- dullards, you look to the principals. Is their star power alone enough to warrant the viewer’s national or international honors. from Thursday, June 9, to Satur- mental ensembles, and he recognized tive bride Charlotte “Charlie” Cantilini, just the senior members of the orchestra, isn’t good enough. time? And here, too, the report is unfavorable. The American College of Musicians day, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 Coming Next Week: You can fill in the rest. Think Fonda doing Even if you still haven’t forgiven Fonda for will evaluate the students’ performances p.m. For more information, please and then expressed his appreciation for a poor imitation of Candace Bergen’s Murphy the course she took back in the Vietnam Era, based upon their presentation of ba- call (732) 417-1400 or visit • Don Williams covers all of his students. Brown doing an even poorer rendition of she is a two-time Oscar winner. And her return roque, classic, romantic, and modern www.njquilts.org. the excitement at the Westfield “I am very pleased with the quality Lucy when she’s up to one of her schemes. In to the big screen after a 15-year segue from the works. Each pupil will perform in the Schools Fine Arts Senior Rec- of this ensemble,” he commented. this case, to dissuade either of the two be- beaten path bodes a certain momentousness. ognition Night; “The students who are playing on trothed from marrying. But, while perhaps well-intentioned, she has • Marylou Morano critiques stage are in three different classes and In director Jesse Dylan’s Kicking & Scream- made another ill-advised move. Whether it’s the writing, the lousy chemistry between her Tomasulo Gallery’s latest ex- have only met together for one com- ing, Will Ferrell is Phil Weston, the Casper bined rehearsal. In fact, some of them Milquetoast son of mucho macho Buck Weston and Lopez, the career timing or all of the above, hibit; (Robert Duvall), former great athlete and pro- moviegoers are cautioned not to go out of their • Queen of the Arts returns are only playing this music for the prietor of the megabucks sporting goods empo- way to catch this performance. with ideas and tips on second time tonight, and yet it all rium that bears his name. Much to Dad’s Likewise Ferrell can’t turn Kicking & scrapbooking and stepping stones. came together. These are all extraordi- chagrin, Phil, who now runs Phil’s Pills, a Screaming into a journey worth taking. Some- nary students.” health food/vitamin store, was never very good what surprising considering his meteoric rise in sports. The stigmatization has never sub- in the box office sweepstakes of late, the sided. funnyman finds himself at the wheel of a Where Imagination Leads to Discovery In fact, it’s continued to the next generation clunker. Similar to Fonda’s film, the writing and is now manifesting itself in the kids’ soccer is staid, the chemistry nil. league where Buck coaches the Gladiators. So We still see Ferrell as an absolute fool, a competitive is the tough old goat that he hasn’t child himself, and not at all fatherly. Granted, been playing his own grandson, Sam (Dylan he gives it the old school try. But the lane McLaughlin). When Phil approaches his Dad switch from outright absurd farce to semi- on the subject, Buck informs that he has found sentimental wackiness has him uncomfort- a solution that’ll work out for everyone. He’s ably stuck between gears. traded Sam to the lacklustre Tigers where he’ll So the bad news is that neither film will be the subject of this week’s review. The good undoubtedly start every game. Kids For So, what’s an adult son still in search of news, hopefully arriving before a full-fledged parental approval to do? Well, in real life he case of cinema rage has set in, is that at long last A fun filled interactive art workshop experience either goes to therapy, grins and bears it, or this is your exit. ALL THAT JAZZ…The Calderone School of Music Jazz Symphony, under the takes the crushing disappointment out on * * * * * * * direction of Christopher Dragotta, performed on April 14 at the Parsippany Hilton SPRING & SUMMER SESSIONS NOW FORMING everyone and everything for the rest of his life. Monster-in-LawMonster-in-Law, rated PG-13, is a New for the Salem Avenue School Auction. Performers included Rakesh Babu of However, in the movies, where wish fulfill- Line Cinema release directed by Robert Parsippany, Claudeen Benoit of West Orange, Nina Cammarota of Randolph, For Children, Teens & Adults . . . All Levels Welcome ment is the most important product, Phil Luketic and stars Jane Fonda, Jennifer Lopez Charles Cunningham of Boonton, David Martin of Madison, Deana Micevski of decides to address old wounds and bugaboos and Michael Vartan. Running time: 102 Clifton, Zoran Micevski of Clifton, Chloe Pisello of Morris Plains, Nicholas head-on by volunteering to coach the recently minutes. Kicking & ScreamingScreaming, rated PG, is Santangelo of East Hanover, Eva Wu of Whippany and Lucy Wu of Whippany. For (908) 654-5663 leaderless Tigers. Even in a literary traffic jam a Universal Pictures release directed by Jesse more information on the Calderone School of Music, please call Professor Kathleen you can see where this is going. Dylan and stars Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall Calderone at (973) 428-0405 at the East Hanover location, or Professor Anna 500 North Avenue East, Westfield Now, if either film were slightly better than and Mike Ditka. Running time: 95 minutes. Hernandez at (973) 467-4688 at the Springfield school. Page 22 Thursday, May 26, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

More Images of Artwork Featured in Last Week’s Westfield District Show Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Leader/Times Auditioning for WYACT, NJPAC Summer Production: An Adventure By LISA BASILE Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Philip Kim, Art 4 student, portrait. WESTFIELD – Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative Theatre (WYACT) and the New Jersey Performing Art Cen- ter (NJPAC) have united again to present one of the most beloved musicals of all Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times time, Guys and Dolls. PREMIERING HIS PIECE…Westfield High School senior Ryan Reber conducts The high-energy production is an ad- an ensemble of students at the premier of his work, B6. The piece was one of many aptation of Daymon Runyon’s mythical premiered Thursday evening at the high school’s “Sights and Sounds” concert. tale, “The Idylls of Sarah Brown.” The evening will include Frank Loesser’s timeless score, to which every- Art, Music Merge at WHS one can sing along. The standards in- Samantha Manetti, Art 3, Conte crayon. clude “Luck Be A Lady Tonight,” “Sit Down, You’re Rocking The Boat,” and “Guys and Dolls.” To Create Unique Evening While many reviews and press releases have been written about WYACT’s sum- By DON WILLIAMS piece, B6, to the backdrop of the paint- mer productions, the painstakingly Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing, which itself was inspired by Miles lengthy, tedious, and difficult pre-pro- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Davis’ jazz album “Kind of Blue.” Photo Courtesy of Warren Westura duction process has never been detailed. JUST THE GUYS…Alexander Diaz as Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Patsy Palma as High School (WHS) instrumental mu- Other student composers and artists During April and May, hundreds of JUST THE GUYS…Alexander Diaz as Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Patsy Palma as sic and fine art departments joined forces Benny Southstreet, and Michael Campbell as Nathan Detroit in WYACT’s produc- (paired by piece) included Chris teenagers dressed in Lycra stretch pants, tion of Guys and Dolls. last Thursday to present “Sights and Velderman and Emily Walus, David leotards, and dance shoes swarmed Sounds: Music and Paintings by WHS Reinhardt and Robert Miller, Ben Baron NJPAC’s Chase Room and Lucent The- tional one than a pass/fail act. ticing their steps, and picking partners Students and Artists,” a concert featur- and Nick Fusaro, Sam Brenner and Annie atre, biting their nails, stretching their Michael Cambell, 21, said, “WYACT with which to audition. ing original works by WHS students. O’Neill, Ted Vincett and Samantha Chu, trembling legs, and inhaling and exhal- runs their entire audition process like an The auditions called for the perform- The pieces of original art originated Neal Nemiroff and Gus Gibbons and ing slowly — all focusing on one thing: acting class, so we get a chance to really ers to dance, and later, to read from the Christina Marcus, graphic design acrylic learn and reflect.” (one portrait from a large collage). in Roy Chambers’ art class, where stu- Greg Salmon and Ed Zhang. getting a part in Guys and Dolls. script, while the staff rounded the kids dents were given the assignment of Mr. Wojcik, WHS instrumental Artistic Director Cynthia Meryl and the The entire room sat in awe, their eyes up into groups, having them do a scene painting in the impressionist style, WYACT/NJPAC staff sat at long wooden glued to the staff, listening intently to or having the choreographer ask them to music director, led a chamber ensemble their directions. Flocks of females audi- sometimes in response to certain music of students chosen from the WHS Sym- tables with heaps of papers and pencils do a snippet of a dance number. Every- that inspired the visual artists. before them. One would imagine this to be tioning for a “Hot Box Girl” role pranced one, despite being nervous, had a smile phony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble across the room, while hopeful Frank on their face and seemed to be enjoying Once the works were complete, stu- in premiering the pieces. intimidating, but according to the teenag- dents in Raymond Wojcik’s Writing and ers, the staff did everything possible to Sinatras stayed on the opposite side, the the time. The performers bonded while Arranging II class selected those pieces of Continued on Page 21 make the experience more of an educa- entire room eyeing the middle floor, prac- waiting for their turns, and everyone seemed to get to know and help one art that appealed to them, and used them another. as a basis to compose original pieces. Sean Wilkins, 16, said, “I feel less WHS students performed the pieces Lenga, Award-Winning Shutterbug, nervous at WYACT auditions than I as an accompaniment to the paintings, normally would feel because WYACT is which were projected on a screen incredibly professional. There is defi- onstage in the WHS auditorium. nitely a relaxed feeling auditioning for Mr. Chambers controlled the pre- Reflects on Photography and Music Guys and Dolls, which is good for me. sentation of the paintings, adding ef- By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT It’s not distracting. It’s just plain fun.” fects such as close-ups of portions of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times After a long day of auditions, callback the paintings and color alterations and WESTFIELD — Union resident, selections were made, and the next week Elizabeth Strickland, Art 4, relief paint. animations in his slideshow. Sheilia Lenga, is a woman of many brought with it the top choices for the WHS senior Greg Ryan wrote “Sound talents. A fulltime legal secretary in principle characters at yet another audi- Wave,” inspired by a painting by Paulina New York City, she is an award-win- tion. The hopeful principle possibilities Menares-Brown, that features zigzagging ning photographer, classically trained filtered into the Chase Room, their heels lines reminiscent of sound waves. His pianist and mother of three grown and polished black shoes clinking against piece included several themes for the children. the shiny wooden floors. different lines in the photograph. Taking pictures since she was a child, The staff watched as different group- Ryan Reber composed from a paint- ings of principles played out a scene. Ms. Lenga currently has 23 of her Three chairs sat before the staff, upon ing by Jason Perez that features con- award-winning photographs on dis- centric circles of black and blue grow- them, the debate over whether Mindy’s play at Children’s Specialized Hospital sells more strudel or cheesecake. The ing darker toward the center of the in Mountainside. The exhibition, Anny Wu, Art 3, watercolor. painting. Ryan conducted his own staff smiled and took notes, impressed which will run until Saturday, June 4, by the flamboyant New York gangster features photographs taken from nu- accents, actors equipped with dice, and merous trips all around the globe and the romance conjured by sweet songs. several of the photos have already re- The choices were difficult, said Ms. WHS Grad Garvey Pens ceived offers to be purchased for pri- Meryl, who watched the final callbacks vate collections. give their all. Raised in a family of musicians and “There was an amazing amount of ‘Hamptons’ Whodunit artists, Ms. Lenga grew up in Westport, talent that auditioned this year. I was Conn. She won a scholarship to attend FIRST-PLACE PHOTOGRAPHER...Photographer Sheilia Lenga, a member of the inspired by their energy, talent and work By MARYLOU MORANO Although fulltime writing is new to Juilliard School of Music and contin- Westfield Art Association, is pictured beside her photo “On Thin Ice,” which ethic,” she said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mrs. Garvey, writing is not. In the past, ues her love of music to this day. She is recently captured first place in a national competition. The piece is currently The auditions not only gave the cast and WESTFIELD — Westfield High she has published a romance novel currently on the Board of the New displayed at Fotofoto Gallery in Huntington, N.Y. orchestra a chance to see into the profes- under a pseudonym, and ghost — writ- School graduate Amy Garvey, who Jersey Jazz Society. Thin Ice” is currently on display at Continued on Page 21 currently resides in Yardley, Pa., has ing children’s books. As a photographer, Ms. Lenga is a Commenting on the Fotofoto Gallery in Huntington, N.Y. worked on both sides of the member of Westfield Art Association’s For years, Ms. Lenga ran the Rotat- romance book publishing desk: progression of romance Contemporary Art Group, the Artist’s With Marylou Morano literature over time, she ing Artist’s exhibit at The Spanish Tav- as an editor and an author. Circle and Unique Vision, run by Ross ern restaurant in Mountainside and Book Nook For 10 years Mrs. Garvey said, “As a genre, ro- Wagner of The Watchung Arts Center. mance has broadened she also served as President of the Latest Picture Books Will Be worked for Manhattan-based It was Mr. Wagner that made Ms. Cranford/Millburn Camera Club. Kensington Publishing, acquir- and expanded incredibly Lenga see photography in a different in the past few years — An avid traveler, as many of her Breeze to Read This Summer ing, as well as editing, romance light. photos are taken abroad, Ms. Lenga novels, and helping her employer romance (novels) in- By MARYLOU MORANO big; the pictures bright and colorful. Initially interested in floral photog- will soon visit her mom in Mexico Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times launch a new imprint. She has clude elements of every- raphy, she is now passionate about The message is reassuring one; all’s right thing from science fic- before jetting off to China for two Every day is a good day to read a with the world when Mama is near. also worked for Precious Gems reflections. She loves to capture an weeks. The artist cannot wait to see Historicals, a line of short his- tion to fantasy to mys- picture book. Here’s a couple that have Another bold and beautiful picture image that encourages the viewer to what she will discover in Beijing, Shang- recently come “hot off the press.” torical romances tery and suspense ... even look at something in a very different book released by Harcourt, Inc. is action and adventure.” hai and several other locations. This is “Looking after Louis” by Lesley Ely “Starry Safari” by Linda Ashman sold exclusively Amy Garvey way. her first trip to China and she told The through Wal-mart. Amy Garvey “I think people who (Albert Whitman & Com- (2005). This adventure Her photo “On Thin Ice” recently Westfield Leader and The Scotch pany, 2004) is a sensitive story This past March, want romance are, as a rule, voracious won first place in a national competi- takes a young boy camp- readers in general, and love all kinds Plains-Fanwood Times that she was about a boy who has autism, ing in the midst of the however, Mrs. tion. The photo, taken at Rockefeller sure she was Asian in another lifetime. Garvey moved to the of books. But romances fulfill the and how the children in his wild animals. Although he Center, depicts a man skating on the “Reflections, photos that are slightly inclusive class help him fit in. other side of the desire for a happy, feel-good ending ice, which simultaneously reflects the hears the animal sounds, at the same time,” she said, when out of focus, shower shutter speeds … This is a “feel-good” book he knows he’s safe. The desk, when her ro- surrounding buildings and flags. “On Continued on Page 21 mance novella, asked if the romance reader fits any where everyone is a winner: sing-song rhyming text “Single White Dead particular reader profile. Louis, his classmates and es- adds to the enjoyment of Guy,” was included Mrs. Garvey’s most recent book, LOCAL STARS pecially the young readers who this book. in “Wicked Women “Murder in the Hamptons,” was just pick up this book and learn of What child hasn’t felt Whodunit,” an an- released this month. It juxtaposes love, the individual strengths in- “different” at one time or thology of stories that combines the es- sex and murder on a back drop of a big herent in all children. another? For those sensi- sence of mystery and romance. Hamptons bash as reunited lovers meet at Any young child who has tive times, there’s “Odd “Since I was a kid, I’ve never wanted a house party and find themselves under ever had to move from famil- Velvet” by Mary to do anything that didn’t have to do house arrest when one of the guests is found iar surroundings to a strange Whitcomb (Chronicle with books and/or writing,” Mrs. dead. new home will enjoy reading Books, 1998). None of the Garvey told The Westfield Leader and Mrs. Garvey has lived in Yardley with about Jamela’s adventures in other children want any- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. her husband and three children since 1997. “Where’s Jamela?” by Niki thing to do with “differ- She is working on a new romance novel, Daly (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, ent” Velvet, so she has no The transition from editor to author which is due out in February 2006. came about a few years ago when she 2004). Mr. Daly wrote and friends. Until, that is, the She is also a contributing writer for illustrated “Where’s Jamela,” which is others begin to realize that different decided to quit her job and stay home “Romancing the Blog” and work fulltime as a freelance writer. rich in multi-culturism. This book is doesn’t have to mean odd. (www.romancingtheblog.com), a clearing an addition to his other “Jamela” books. “Now I know what my former au- house for romance author and reader blogs. The artist in the child emerges in “I Ain’t thors felt when they were waiting for Harcourt, Inc.’s Gulliver Books Im- Gonna Paint No More,” a hilarious book To learn more about Mrs. Garvey and her print has released a book for very young reviews,” she said. books, please visit www.amygarvey.com. written by Karen Beaumont and published readers/listeners entitled “Kitten’s Big by Harcourt (2005). This book progresses Adventure” (2005). Written and illus- with easy-to-read rhyme and very interest- trated by Mie Araki, the text is bold and ing artwork. This book is a blast! Matt Scapiccio, Michael Mosher

Photo Courtesy of Cathy Mortensen, DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. To Perform in The Soldier Dreams DREAMS COME TRUE…Nathan Loofburrow, left, a Westfield native and current To Perform in The Soldier Dreams executive with DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., was honored on April 27 by WESTFIELD — Matt Scapiccio and Jeffrey Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation’s CEO, right, during the company’s Michael Mosher, two actors residing in first annual Training Awards Program. Westfield, will perform in The Soldier Dreams at Kean University’s Murphy- Visit Liberty Hall For These Exciting Events Dunn Theatre on Thursday, June 2, Fri- Nathan Loofburrow Earns Kudos days, June 3 and 10, Saturdays, June 4 Weekend, June 4 & 5 and 11, and Sunday, June 12. From DreamWorks Animation All performances will begin at 8 p.m. The British are Coming! except June 12, which is a 2 p.m. LOS ANGELES – In a special pre- 2003 for his work on the animated matinee. The show runs about 1 hour A commemoration of Battle of Connecticut Farms sentation by Jeffrey Katzenberg and film, Sinbad. and 15 minutes, with no intermission. Ann Daly, DreamWorks Animation “The work of our honorees is instru- The Soldier Dreams is a production Saturday, June 25 SKG Inc.’s Chief Executive and Chief mental to our company reaching its of Pride Theatre of New Jersey, pro- Matt Scapiccio and Michael Mosher Operating Officers, Westfield native ambitious creative and technical goals,” duced by Joe Zehnder and directed by Language in the script is mild; there Firehouse Museum, Grand Opening Nathan Loofburrow was cited for ex- said Mr. Katzenberg. “By actively shar- Maureen Bentley. are no explicit sexual references. cellence in digital training. ing skills and experiences with col- Directed by Maureen Clarke and Tickets are $10; $7 for students & Tea every Wednesday afternoon. A current executive with leagues, these individuals ensure the produced by Joe Zehnder, the play seniors. Group rates are available. For 10% discount with advertisement, excluding Tea. DreamWorks Animation, Mr. future growth of innovation and cre- revolves around David, a young man any group over 10 people, tickets will Loofburrow was profiled in The ativity in the DreamWorks commu- dying of AIDS. His family gathers at be $5.) No advance reservations will be 1003 Morris Avenue, Union • 908-527-0400 Westfield Leader and The Scotch nity and help us maintain a leadership his bedside, trying to unravel the mys- accepted. All tickets will be sold at the Plains-Fanwood Times on June 26, position in animation.” tery of his life even as it slips away. door prior to the performance.