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Published K.serx IhurMlas Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 I SI'S 6X0020 Thursday November 13. 2003 FIFTY CENTS OI K 114th YEAR - ISSUE NO. 10-114 Periodical - Postage Paid at Westfield. N.J. www.goleader.com p ress («' golea der.com BOE Reviews WF Council Remains k \ , Fourth Grade Unsure On Proposed ASK Scores

tty E t m iO M A Turf Field Location The Westfield Board of Education discussed the results of the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Know ledge Bv L A I K IN S. PASS 4 tie in a straw vote over the proposed Spr,ialh Wat,rn lor I hr Westfield leader location of such a field at the Conser­ (NJASK) test at its Tuesday meeting. The test, which was administered Although the Westfield Town vation Center at its regular meeting to third and fourth graders all across Council had agreed that the town on November 5. New Jersey in the spring of this year, needs an artificial turl field, the gov­ Councilman Matthew Albano was measures students’ proficiency in erning body once again came to a 4- absent from the meeting. Mathematics and Ihe 1 .unguage Arts. The Recreation Commission re­ The fourth graders demonstrated quested that the council transfer strong scores in all areas of the test, $27,000 from the capital budget, MS Names with 96.3 percent and 94.8 percent which was earmarked for a study ol uchies ing scores thal met orcxceeded renovations to Memorial Park, in proficiency benchmarks in Language order to complete the studies at the Street After Arts and Mathematics respectively. Conservation Center. No districts have vet received the In order to re-appropriate the results for the tests administered to money, the council would have to Vietnam MIA third graders. repeal the original ordinance and The percentage of students reach­ By KIMBF.RLY A. BROADWKL1 pass a new one. In this process, the ing the "advanced proficient" bench­ Specialh Written ft r The Westfield trader money would not be available for mark on the Language Arts portion A resolution regarding the naming use until ihe end ol the year. of the test dropped significantly from of James T. Egan Court was read on The council discussed including last year's scores. Students at Monday evening as Mountainside money in next year's capital budget lor Franklin Elementary School Council members met for their the studies, but some council members ------Benjamin B Corbin for The Wentfield Lender dropped 15.5 percent, from 34.1 monthly agenda setting meeting. felt that doing so would set the project AT ATTENTION...Members of the American Legion stand at attention to pay their respects to fallen war heroes on percent to 18.6 percent, while stu The resolution states that the right back too far, as the money would then Veterans Day at the World W ar I monument on North Avenue. dents at Washington Elementary of way, which is part of a current not be available until the spring when School dropped 2.4 percent, from subdivision on New Providence the capital budget is passed. 16.7 percent to 14.3 percent. Road, will he named James T. Egan The issue will be revisited at the Court after Lieutenant James Egan, The district's four remaining el­ council's next conference session. Surplus Tallying $30,000 Found ementary schools experienced drops of the United States Marine Corps. In other business, Benson Place resi­ Lieutenant Egan has been Missing In within that range. dent Harold Star told the council that Westfield pupils faired better on Action in South Vietnam for over 30 the traffic calming project currently the Mathematics section til the NJASK years. underway in front of his home has In 2002-03 MS School Budget when compared against last year’s Il was reported that Lieutenant created an "extremely hazardous con­ scores. Franklin, McKinley, and Wash­ Egan was born at Overlook Hospital dition" in terms of getting in and out of November 15, at 7:3(1 p in. Tickets are ington Elementary Schools all saw in 1943 and raised in Mountainside Il> HKI.sn lit KGDOKK Deerfield School. Mr. Goggi said. hisdriveway. He is requesting theelinti- $5 and etui be purchased at the door. increases in the number ol pupils on Fairview Drive. The sixth, seventh and eighth grade nation of the construction to realign The board's next regularly sched­ reaching the "advanced proficient" According to the resolution, on At Tuesday night's Mountainside students at Deerfield School will Ihe roadway and has retained counsel. uled meeting w ill be Tuesday. Novell) plateau, while Jefferson, Tanmques January 21. 1966, Lieutenant Egan Board of Education meeting. Chief perform the play Into the Woods on Second Ward Republican Coun­ her 25, at 8 p.m. at Deerfield School. and Wilson all suw that number drop was an Artillery Forward Observer School Administrator Dr. Gerard Friday. November 14. and Saturday, cilman Rafael Belaneourt, Chairman When comparing scores front dif­ with a Reconnaissance Patrol that Schaller announced that a letter was of the Transportation, Parking and ferent schools, Westfield Schools Su­ was operating about 15 miles south­ Traffic Committee, stated that a rep­ sent out to all Mountainside residents conveying the activities at Beechwood perintendent Dr. William Foley said, west of the city of Quang Ngai in resentative from Wilbur Smith, the "I thinkthe range of performance you're Quan Ngai Province in South Viet­ firm which conducted the traffic stud­ School. "Things are moving." Dr. Schaller seeing is totally acceptable. Willi six nam. ies, will contact Assistant Town En­ elementary schools of different sizes The lieutenant’s patrol was am- gineer Kris MacAloon, and that the stated. The school telephone system and Ihe enunciator for the fire system and from different parts o f town, there hushed by Vietcong/North Vietnam­ council will he updated next week. are going to be differences." ese Army forces. It was reported that Meanwhile, construction has been are not yet in place, and "are desper­ ately needed" for the Temporary Cer­ Board Vice President Anne Riegel Lieutenant Egan was wounded in halted. responded by saying, "I’m not con­ battle, presumed to have been cap­ Town Administrator James Gildea tificate of Occupancy (TCO), Dr. Schaller continued. After the FCO is vinced yet that demographies explain tured, and considered Missing In told the council that the Finance the differences between schools." Action ever since. Committee has selected McManiman received, visitations for the public, as well as teachers and students, will he set Assistant Superintendent of Hu­ Mayor Robert Viglianti staled that Scotland to serve as Bond Counsel man Resources l)r. Margaret Dolan when construction at the site of the for the redevelopment projects. up. Transportation needs are being presented these numbers with a re­ subdivision was completed, he First Ward Republican Council­ determined and buses will be sched­ minder that all the scores may not be wanted to have a formal ceremony in man Peter Echausse reported on a uled so thal the move from Deerfield accurate, due to an error in process­ front of the street sign with Lieuten­ recent meeting of the Laws and Rules to Beechwood runs smoothly. ing at the Educational Testing Ser­ ant Egan's family present. Committee. Sam Papparato of International vice. "Scores could be changed by The mayor read a statement from According to Councilman up to 4 percent," she said. the resolution, noting "the govern­ Echausse, his committee is looking Painting Company was recognized by the board for his donation both the Additionally, Dr. Dolan noted that ing body of this borough determines into tightening up the language in paint and labor for the Beechwood ihe test pupils took this year is tliller that it is fitting and proper to assure the town's "shoehoming" ordinance. ent than the one administered in 2002. School gymnasium. that he (Lieutenant Egan) is not miss­ The ordinance is designed to pre­ when fourth grade students took Ihe ing from the minds and hearts of his vent a single home from being torn An audit of the 2002-2003 school Ben|.min B Corbin lof Tha W m ttM d Lpadpr year budget showed a $30,000 sur­ Elementary School Proficiency As­ fellow citizens of our borough; to down and replaced by two homes. <;OI> BLESS AMERICA...Kerry Stubbs, center, sang "God Bless America” for the crowd gathered at the VVWI monument on North Avenue Tuesday in honor sessment. recall thal he was one of us and to He said that new1 language would plus. A portion of the surplus w ill be allocated to pay for unexpected latent of Veterans Day. The NJASK is a test used by the recall when we pass that intersection clarify "usable yard" requirements defects at Beechwood School before federal government to determine a that he gave his life to assure and and "give uniformity to corner and it is credited back to taxpayers. district’s success in educating its stu­ protect the way of life we enjoy in interior lots." According to Board President Peter dents. Westfield students performed this borough." Town Attorney Robert Cockren well above federally mandated During the meeting, council mem­ stated that "further empowering the Goggi, the board was "faced with quite Planning Bd. Postpones a few unexpected latent defects." Mon­ benchmarks set for this year. bers also discussed the naming of Architectural Review Board in the Under other business, the recently other streets w ithin the borough due (new construction approval) process” ies originally earmarked for renova­ tions at Deerfield School were instead formed Strategic Plan Committee held to construction. It was noted by the was discussed by the committee. He used to complete work at Beechwood. Applications; Schedules its first meeting on November I. Each mayor at last month's meeting that said that the town could then "im­ committee member was given a packet according to state law, the naming of pose another layer of recommenda­ The board is trying to recover the money from Hanford Bonding Com­ assembled by Superintendent Foley, new streets comes from the govern­ tions" so that there could be “a way containing the results of the 2003 Com­ ing hods. to address incongruity in designs." pany in an appropriate legal manner. Meeting for 1 Elm Street The transfer of monies from the munity Survey, budget information, During the July agenda setting The council then went into closed enrollment information, and informa­ general fund "will cut into the scope requested that the application regard­ meeting, the mayor noted that there session to discuss property located By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELI. tion on Ihe district's attempts to inte­ of work" originally planned for Specially Written for The Westfield leader ing 555 Westfield Avenue also he CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 on North Avenue. Lot 10 block 401. grate technology into the classroom. postponed to the December 1 meet The application scheduled for the The committee's goal is to come up November Westfield Planning Board ing. In another letter, dated on Octo­ with guidelines that will guide the ber 27, Mr. Attenasio asked the board meeting regarding the subdivision ot Board of Education and the staff of to reschedule the application for the property at 1249 Prospect Street by the Westfield school district in giving owners Bruce and Edna Ashforth has pediatric dental practice. The appeal students the best possible education. is for interior alterations and renova­ been carried over to the Monday. To that end the group came up tions, in addition to the construction December 1 meeting. with preliminary goals to achieve. The applicants are requesting per­ of an exterior lift to serve special Among these goals are making sure mission to divide the property into needs patients. that curriculums reflect an increased two single-family building lots The Finally, it was requested that the emphasis on communication skills, application regarding 606 appeal was first heard in July. So far, increasing teacher interaction be­ Cumberland Avenue be postponed to there have been three meetings re­ tween schools, and using district re­ garding the application with testi­ the January meeting. sources "wisely and well." The attorney for the applicants. mony h e a r d from Andrew Birtok trom The next step in formulating a new Susan McCrea. wrote to the board Harbor Consultants in Cranford. Pro­ Strategic Plan is for staff members to requesting that the appeal be post­ fessional Planner Edward Lipinsky, create plans to reach the aforemen­ poned until after the new year be­ Edward Kuc from Eastern States tioned preliminary goals. Superin­ cause the planner. Michael Tobia. Environmental Associates and owner, tendent Foley hopes to have a rough r-ouM not attend the Novemher meet­ M r A stsfortb copy of iiit SUdlcgiv. Elan by Janu­ ing Tbs applicants, Robert and la ashar huxusexs. an application ary. t r be t^xnlstei w b iH il rnern - Roseann Brennan, are looking to cre­ made by Michael and Nancy Fischette hers and the community at large. ate two single-family lots from one of 111 Tudor Oval, seeking minor The Strategic Planning Commit­ subdivision approval, has also been existing lot. tee w ill meet again on Saturday, Janu­ postponed to the December meeting. There will be a special plan­ ary 10, ning board meeting on Monday. In a letter dated October 27, the attor­ The hoard also discussed the 2004- November 17, to continue hear­ ney for the applicant. .Arthur Attenasio. 2005 calendar, most o f which has ing the application for 1 Elm wrote to the Planning Board asking been formulated to the hoard's ap­ that the application to extended lo S treet. proval. Board member Kimberly The next regular planning board that meeting. Rhodes raised concerns about the meeting is scheduled for December In addition. Mr Attenasio. who is .potty schedule is the month of No also representing Dr. Tim McCabe. 1 at 8 p.m. s ember saving. "Students have al­ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ I most no school in the fall." ----- —------BK^wiBCofWblor TNaWpItMdLaM. M* Rhodes went on to say thal the Community 6-7 Sports______13-16^ THE l N VEILING... W ini Applegate. President of the Garden Club of New Jersey, and l.ouiseShepnew. President of the Regional------2-3 inordinately large number of half E ditorial...... 4-5 Obituary------8 Real Estate.... 17-18 Garden Club of Westfield, unseil the new Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker at the Dickson Drue entrance to A&E ...... 19-20 coarwnm) cm p*mn Tamaqoes Park in Westfield during a ceremony on November 6. Classifieds-. —.18 Education — 9 A W a k -ulno Communications, Inc. Publication Page Thursday, November 13, 2003 (The TUrabi't- and ITie Scotch Plains Fanwood TIMES FW FD Receives Grant

| i f r For Training Equipment WASHINGTON Rep. Mike firelighters, including specialized Ferguson, R-NJ, announced Thurs­ training for dealing with mass casu­ day that the Fanwood Fire Depart­ ally incidents and biological or chemi­ ment has been awarded a $21,420 cal terrorist attacks. The funding can grant from the Department of Home­ also be used to purchase equipment to land Security to enhance its commu­ protect firelighters from environmen­ nity emergency services. tal hazards, including lire and air­ The grant is part of a $750 million borne toxins. Also, the local depart­ federal program designed to support ment could purchase extrication and more than 5.000 fire protection. EMS fire suppression equipment such as delivery and fire prevention pro­ the Jaws of Life and lire hoses. grams. This year alone, nearl) $150,000 in federal fire grants have been allocated to departments in the Course Offered On seventh Congressional district that Congressman Ferguson represents. Child Safety And t'til- VFVI ION Assistant l ire Chief Dave Zieger, Fire official Tom "Because the men and women of " “ era' ^ F i "eii h.er ^ i s Piceola. of the l anwood the Fanwood Fire Department put Internet Dangers met with the children in the I’re-K and Kindergarten cla ss* a t B ru n e r their lives on the line every day to FANWOOD Sergeant Tom Elementary School. The firefighters renewed fire safety and n n p n n M on Michelle H. LePoldevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times basics with the children. The children were given a c ose up look.at the I KIT TRIMMING...The Westfield Department of Public Workswas busy protect our neighborhoods and fami­ Jodie ol the Fanwood Police Depart­ equipment in the fire truck and at a firefighters turnout gear. The^children hunging the lights on the Christmas tree on North Avenue in downtown lies, they must have the best training ment announced that the Union Westfield Ibis week. The annual tree lighting and Santa's arrival is scheduled and equipment available." Rep. County Prosecutor s Ol lice will received firefighter helmets, coloring hooks and material ‘“ ^ e " it" ™‘,r for Sunday, November 30 at 5 p.m. present a Parent Internet Education families after the presentation. P ic tu r e d above are: B runnnstudent Kean Ferguson said. ‘This grant w ill help Tannenbaum, Assistant Chief Zieger, and Fire Official Scalcra. ensure the Fanwood Fire Department and Safety Course "The Internet has the resources to keep our commu­ and Your Child.” nity safe while also confronting the The course is offered free of charge UNICO to Present Program new challenges of being a first line ol on November 15 and December 6 at defense in homeland security.” 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Union In 2001, Fanwood received a County Police Academy, 1776 At WF Historical Society $57,185 federal grant for fire opera­ Raritan Road. Scotch Plains, (908) W tions and firelighter safety programs. 527-4517. a group of men from W estfield According to the U.S. Fire Admin­ You must call to reserve a space, as WESTFIELD - The Westfield The College M en’s Club of UUestPield gathered to form a chapter ol istration, a division of the Depart­ seating is limited. No walk-ins will Chapter of UNICO will present a UNICO. The members, male and ment of Homeland Security that is he accepted. program at ihe monthly meeting presents female, are of Italian heritage or responsible for the grants, the funds Parents from all towns are urged to of the Westfield Historical Soci­ spouses ol persons of Italian heri­ can be used to train additional attend as ihe instructors provide a ety on Friday evening, November thorough education of the dangers of 2 I. al 7:3(1 p.m. in the Community tage. Friday Night the Internet. Room of the Westfield Municipal Helping the community with Santa To Visit WF For further information please con­ Building. 425 East Broad Street. scholarships lor needy children, tact the Community Policing Unit of W estfield. mental health donations, aiding On November 30 the l anwood Police, Sergeant Jedie. UNICO, an Italian word mean­ the fight against Cooley s anemia at the Fights and granting funds to various chari­ WESTFIELD - The Annual (908) 322-5000 extension no. 151 or ing unique/one of a kind, is dedi­ Chrisimas Tree Lighting Cer­ e m a i I cated to the motto of "Service table agencies within the Westfield Sanctioned by the emony will be held on Sunday, sgt j ed i c (a> fa n wood po I i ee. com. Above Self." Twenty-six years ago. Community is their objective. November 30 at 5 p.m. at the Since its inception. Westfield New Jersey Association of USA Boxing North Avenue Train Station UN ICO has donated over $350,000 parking lot in W estfield. Center For Hope Reveals to various persons, groups and Friday, November 21, 2003 Santa Claus will arrive then agencies under their purview. • • • on a fire truck to join Mayor W estfield UNICO is part of a Gregory McDermott in lighting Open House Programs nationwide organization - UNICO Westfield Notional Guard Armory the Christmas tree. Santa will National. There are UNICO chap­ 500 Rahway Ave. meet with the children and hand AREA The Center For Hope Wednesday, November 19, from 3 ters in Clark. Plainfield. Eliza­ out candy canes. Hospice and Palliative Care will to 7 p.m. beth. Union, Scotch Plains, Westfield, NJ 07090 The Westfield Community host open house events al all ils Light refreshments will be Fanwood and Hillside. Band will perform traditional facilities throughout Union County served. For further information, The Westfield Historical Soci­ Ringside Tables: $1,150.00 Tables of ten Christmas music. Hot chocolate to celebrate its 20th anniversary. please call (908) 486-0700 and ety program is open to the public including buffet dinner. will be provided courtesy of the The public is invited to attend ask for the Volunteer Department. at no charge. Light refreshments Youth Fellowship of First United and hear presentations on hospice Reservations are encouraged but will he served at the end ol the Rll Other Tables: $850.00 Tables of ten including Methodist Church. care, what services are provided, not necessary. program. buffet dinner. Everyone is invited to attend. how to select a hospice for a loved Residents are asked on this spe­ one and key questions to ask w hen Boxing Only Tickets: $40.00 each cial evening in the true spirit of making a selection, among other Will Gottlick Graduates (arrival after 8:30 p.m.) the holidays to help their neigh­ topics. bors in need by donating non- Open house programs will be Buffet Dinner Starting at 6:30 PM perishable food items to the First held on Tuesday. November 18, Army Officer School United Methodist Church for Boxing Beginning at 8:30 PM from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Hospice their food pantry. Assisted Living Facility, located WESTFIELD — Will Gottlick. a Army as a First Lieutenant last March, For further information, at III DeHart Place, and Theo Contact: Doug Sheehan (908) 232-2686 1991 graduate of at the historic Fort McHenry in Bal­ please call the Westfield Area House, 851 North Broad Street, Westfield High School, timore. He is currently or Charlie Maffev (908) 351-1191 for more information Chamber of Commerce at DOS - both in Elizabeth. recently graduated from assigned to Walter Reed R©und Girls ! 233-3021. Acadia HoiVse. a befcilVeJucbf the lO-wcck u.S. Army U.S. Army Hospital in and grief counseling center located Officer Basie Course at Washington, where he will at 175 Glenside Avenue in Scotch Fort Sam Houston in San serve as an audiology resi­ Plains, will host an open house on Antonio. Tex. He is a dent until next Septem­ Town & Country Fine W ine & Spirits M arketplace graduate of Loyola Col­ ber. Upon completion of lege in Baltimore, Md. his residency and doctor­ See it all on the Web! and Ton son University in ate project, Mr. Gottlick Voted W estfield, New Jersey Business of the Year, 2002 Towson, Md. I le has com­ ______will be promoted to the See it all in Color! pleted the course work Will Gottlick r;mt' of Captain, and then www.goleader.com ieadingtoanAu.D. (Doc­ receive his next assign­ Westfield, New Jersey - October 1, 2002 - Town 4k Country Fine Wine 4k tor of Audiology), ment. He resides in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Gottlick was sworn into the with his wife. Chris. Spirits Marketplace, and owner Sean Weinerman have been recognized hy the Westfield Chamber of Commerce as Westfield business of the year. This presti­ gious award is given to the business that best represents outstanding service to W h y MOT HAVE YOUR COMPANY both their customers and the community. HERE, WHERE YOU LIVE! With an official grand opening held just under one year ago, the award came as a suprise to Weinerman, “We have been working tirelessly to develop a unique business with the community in mind, and although it may seem fundamental, hy offering our customers the best service, selection and value, we have laid the P r i c e R e d u c t i o n - F o r S a l e groundwork for our success. Being recognized so quickly, just cements our efforts.” 241 North Avenue West Although younger than most local business owners, Weinerman’s extensive indus­ Westfield, New Jersey try experience lias proven invaluable to the organization. It was this proven track record that brought him to this point, and it is that same experience that will con­ tinue to take Town & Country Fine Wine & Spirits Marketplace to the next level.

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Publication Page 4 Thursday, November 13, 2003 CL In- lU o a tfirlb H i'!ti3 rr and The Scotch Plains - Fan wood TIMES I’he Scotch Plains - lanwood Letters to the Editor TIMES l Established 1X90 Established 1959 Mayor Marks Won’t Forget The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Oflicial Newspaper of the Borough of l anwood Diction Deception and the Township of Scotch Plains Mcmlx'i Member of: And Suggests You Stay Involved Be|ow are four arcane words, each New Jersey I’res- New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Il was quite a ride while it lasted, and anytime soon. It is apparent to me that w ith four definitions - only one is cor­ Nalional Newspup r Asset lation Scott fi Plains Business & Professional Association citizens, especially those trom Scotch rect The others are made up. Are you Westfield Area Clmml ci of ( 'onimer l anwood Business & Professional Association while I am disappointed that I did not prevail in last week s state senate race Plains, are beginning to understand that sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey IV dicals Postage Paid at Scotch Plains. New Jersey lor District 22. I do look back on this the ultimate solution to over reliance on diction? IM). Box 25(1 • 251 North Avenue, West P. (). Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue experience with a sense of pride and the property tax is not going to be found If you can guess one correctly - good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 accomplishment. with your local government in the vari­ guess. If you get two - well-read indi­ ous municipal buildings across the state vidual. If vou get three - word expert. If Tele: 190S) 2.12-4407 • K-mail: prcss(ilcader.c(im • Web: www.noleader.coni • l ax: (908) 232-0473 I knew going in that because of the way district lines are gerrymandered to hut rather rests with our governor and you get all four - You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspaper? at favor incumbents, that I would have a legislators in Trenton. free time! I*, f). Itox 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 near impossible task in a district that has As a result of last week s election I \]| words and correct definitions niHUSHIil) EVERY THURSDAY RY WATCHUM, COMMUNICATIONS, INC. three times as many registered Demo­ will not be able to participate in the come from the board same Diction crats as Republicans. I am certainly proud debate in the senate chamber at the State Deception. Michelle II. I.e I’oidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte that I received a majority of votes in House. However, in my remaining time Answers tolast week’s arcane words. AXt: UH t I'l ’HIJSIII.R MARK!IIMi I HR l( I OR seven out of the eleven communities of as Scotch Plains Mayor and beyond, I 1 Chyme - Partly digested food assure you I w ill remain engaged on this Su/.etle I. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo the district and I am particularly hon­ 2 Spoffle - To worry about small ored to have received the significant critical issue even il it means ranting and ( DM Ml \ll Y ASSISIANI I’l HIJSIII.R A SI'OHIS MARK! I INI. A I'ROOCI IIOS things or trifles majority of votes from both Scotch Plains raving on the outside steps of the afore­ Uphaemia - Blood denciency Robert P. Connelly 3 Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds and l anwood citizens who placed their mentioned State House! I suggest that as 4. Manavelins - Leftovers; odds and ASSIIiNMIM I I II I OH III I II I MASAI il.R MASAI.II/ III MSI SS SYS I IMS property taxpaying citizens you remain confidence in me. ends Ben Corbin Above all, I am thankful for having engaged as well by calling and writing ST.RVH I S SAPOROUS SUHSt KIPTION PRICE the platform to speak out on several our District 22 legislators as well as the governor. 1. Of or having taste or flavor One-year - $28 • Two-year - $52 • Three-year - $76 • One-year college (September to May) - $20 issues that are important to us as New Jersey citizens, in particular the need lor I will never forget my experiences as 2. Shameful: corrupt reform of our unfair system of property a state senate candidate and wish to 3. Tenative: timid thank all those who offered moral, finan­ 4. Porous: leaky taxation. PLANCHET Considering that for the most part our cial. and ultimately electoral support 1. A parasitic worm such as the tape­ Are Builders Getting a Bad Rap In incumbent legislators, both Democrat along the way. and Republican, have been voted back worm Mayor Martin Marks 2. A slaughterhouse tor cattle into office, I am a hit skeptical for the Scotch Plains prospect for real reform to the system 3. A fiat piece of metal ready to he Our Towns About Development? stamped as a coin 4 A small European hawk Builders in our area have been getting had press marked by the construction of Cape Cod style Resident Says Pedestrian Safety in SOLDAN over the Iasi tew years, with complaints about "shoe homes. Others of very gracious Victorian or Colo I. A woman’s dressing gown or neg­ horning” and about inappropriate construction ol nial style may be 100 years old, or more. Westfield Is Not All About Drivers ligee "2. A sultan or any Moslem ruler or "McMansions” homes that just don’t lit the neigh­ Many of the older homes worth restoring are being Since Westficldcrs love to talk about people are wandering into the street or better yet standing on Broad Street in prince borhoods. Subdividing properties, where one home modernized because of their beauty and uniqueness. cars and traffic safety, I thought I would 3. Utter dismay; astonishment join in ihe conversation and respond to front of the Rialto out of line of site of 4 A narrow pathway; a foot path previously stood, has resulted in two or more homes Fortunately, the property owners think this way. 'the well written letter from Mr. Andrew cars turning from Central. It is terrifying anthropophagy then squeezed into the location, Exisling homes are There are several architects and contractors special­ Skihitsky. To summarize, he states thal to be a driver and come upon someone in 1. Memory loss; amnesia the road who shouldn’t be there. A lew being demolished and new homes are being built as izing in tins. Hie restorations have been remarkable. drivers should remember the laws of 2. Arthritis of the pelvis and lumbar physics and slow down. I agree with this weekends ago there was a police officer But sometimes, it’s best gist to demolish a house in vertebrae replacements. In the course of these matters, trees since most drivers tend to drive too last trying to keep people back on the side­ disrepair and start over. 11 an average home lasts SO­ walk. I was so happy I wanted lo roll 3. Cannibalism gel cut down and inconveniences during construc­ through downtown. I even catch myself 4. A process of cleansing the body; UK) years, then out o f 10,0(10. 100-200 hom es a year doing it at times. No one is perfect. down the window and say "Wav to go!", tion result - such as muddy water runoff, noise, dirt hut thought better of being distracted fasting would he required to he replaced just to stay current. However, I suggest that the onus for and debris. pedestrian safety is not only on drivers, from driving in that area. You just never Given numbers like Ibis, il doesn’t seem that mailers hut also on the pedesirian. Why do driv­ know when someone will step out into All this represents change - and change upsets 'otters to the Editor are particularly out of line. ers have to follow the rules and pedestri­ the road in front of you. The officer w as neighbors. To many, this is an invasion ol space and also taking care of the other huge prob­ The real issue is "are some lawyers and some- ans do not? V ) MMore o le tte r s on Cages 5 <£ / / quality of living. To others, litis is healthy renewal The number of people (of all ages) lem on that corner, people dropping off D and a sign of a strong economic commitment to the developers taking advantage ol loopholes in the crossing the street in the downtown area their kids in front of the theater where it zoning ordinances?" And il so. are our zoning and between cars and not in crosswalks is is clearly marked as no stopping or stand­ Traffic Safety Requires com m unity. ing! Again the same thing applies lo cars engineering departments unable/unwilling to stand astounding. I am surprised that there are Are the builders getting a "bad rap.” or is some o f the noi more pedestrian accidents. We have as it does to people in the instance. All To Work Together criticism deserved? Some developers and lawyers up to this? For when something like this may crosswalks for a reason. The area where Drivers turning on to Broad Street from For many weeks months now, I have Central can not see you! I have to won­ may deserve the moniker. We think the issue goes happen, then shoe horning, inappropriate construc­ ibis occurs the most is near the Rialto been watching the Mayor on his weekly der what these people are thinking. Do show giving himself quite a pat on the tion and aggravating implementation can occur. Theater where people cut across Broad both ways, hut that the pendulum of opinion may have Street or Central just shy of the corner they value their lives and the lives of back. He seems to he very happy with the swung too tar against the builders. It we keep our Mosl everything is done out in the open in our and lhe crosswalk. Do these people know their children? Pull up around the corner way the process is going lor a develop­ lo drop off your kids and prevent being perspective, then the right balance can he reached. towns. As such, we have wonderful communities. thal cars turning the corner from Central ment plan for the parking decks on the to Broad, or visa versa, can not see hit from behind, splattering you and north and south side of town. He has said We need builders, lawyers and renovators. By keep­ Consider that there are about 10.(100 hom es in them? Are these people so lazy they can your kids (and probably more standing over and over again that nothing is writ­ Westfield. Combining Scotch Plains and Fanwood, ing everything in balance, by working together, not walk another 25 feet or less lo the on the sidewalk) all over the place. ten in stone, and that there is plenty of Pedestrians and drivers of soon to be there is a similar amount. This would also be true ol everyone wins. When there are disagreements, talk corner? time to address the concerns of all the Then there is the Friday or Saturday pedestrians should use some common town's people the combined total for Cranford and Mountainside. about them. night crowd hy the Rialto. I am not sense and follow the rules. I think that the mayor and most of the Rejuvenation of buildings in our towns is a neces­ When some group or some party steps out ol line, talking about just kids here. All ages of Sheri Nidositko council have put a cart on the road that sary tiling. Without it, the homes and other buildings make il known. Let’s not have "one had apple spoil Westfield may not even have a horse attached. The the barrel." The barrel is very sweet right now. I .el’s mayor has hired contractors to provide would become old and decrepit. Many ol the homes us with the traffic study to end all traffic were built in the 1950s during the building boom rem em ber how il got this way. Councilman-Elect Ciarrocca Thanks studies. 1 suppose thal somewhere w ithin this study there will he a magic ingredi­ Voters and Campaign Supporters ent for a potion that will solve all our current traffic and safety issues without Letters to the Editor Dave Owens Has I would like to thank my friends and nent Dave Haas oir lux positive, issue touching a single curb, or a traffic sign, neighbors of Westfield's Third Ward lor oriented campaign and for his service lo or intersection, or utility, or cross walk, Rijjlil to be Proud electing me to serve as councilman. Since Westfield. I believe that both of us ran or traffic signal, or a piece of non public II mid-July I have walked the ward meet­ campaigns of which Third Ward resi­ Westfielder Refutes Letter to Editor Victories are not always won in the property, or sewer, or stretch our police, voting booth, much as significant con­ ing as many residents as possible to dents can he proud. fire, and public works departments, etc., Our campaign involved well over l(M) tributors to the quality of a town’s life discuss issues of concern and to try to etc. volunteers and supporters. I would like By Miehael O’Brien On GSA don’t always have a name plate atop a earn your support. I am deeply honored This has to he true because if you have to thank each of you for your generous I was shocked and dismayed hy the unwanted pregnancy and sexually trans­ desk in the council chamber. that you have entrusted me with the lived in this town or in the vicinity for assistance. Finally, I would like to thank sheer ignorance portrayed in Michael mitted disease. This is not in any way a When I look around and see a vibrant privilege to serve as your representative. any length of time you know that the The intense concern and passion of my greatest supporters, my wife, Janet O’Brien’s letter to the editor in the No­ vote to promote sex in the schools, but to downtown with a majestic theater mar­ town, the county, and the state can find residents for Westfield is one reason that and our sons, Robhy and Jack. They vember 6 ed i t ion of The Westf ield Leader. educate our youth so they can make quee, or road construction crews laying a thousand ways, and a thousand reasons Mr. O’Brien provided many comments informed choices. the footings for a safer neighborhood, or this town is a great place to live and raise sacrificed the most over the past few not to work together to get anything done months. condemning the presence of Westfield GSA’s are not about promoting sex. people engaged in intelligent discourse a family. 1 will work to improve our for traffic, public, and especially pedes­ Again, thank you for your trust and High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance From the GLSEN website (Gay Lesbian about meaningful issues those are quality of life, while being vigilant to trian safety on our roads and in our avoid changing the character of our great confidence. (GSA). and .Straight Education Network): real victories. And that’s why David community. Mark Ciarrocca I grew up in Westfield, and graduated "GSA’s are not about sex. GSA’s are Owens has a right to he immensely town. I for one will be waiting to see how the I would like to congratulate my oppo­ Westfield from the high school in 1988. There was about valuing all people regardless of proud of his accomplishments on hchall mayor will solve all these issues, and no such thing as the GSA then. There whether they’re gay, straight, bisexual, of all the citizens of Westfield. magically get all these entities to work was, however, discrimination against transgendered, or questioning. GSA’s Rob Swadosh Westfielder Supports Wesley Clark together. If he can do it for these parking gays and lesbians as evidenced in the are like any other club: they offer stu­ Westfield decks, I would like to have the reason flippant use of the words like "faggot," dents with a common interest a chance to For President in 2004 Election why it could not have been done for our "queer,” and “homo." To be called gay connect and give students a respite from existing traffic, public, and pedestrian was an insult to heterosexual teens, and the day-to-day grind of school. They’re Stender t hanks Voters America has always been blessed hy ready to step to the forefront. General safety issues over the years. to be "out" and gay was dangerous. about creating a supportive space where the,.iv appearance of inspiring leaders at Wesley Clark is a true patriot who bears If the mayor wants a real pat on the Mr. O’Brien claims that the reason for students can he themselves without fear In (he 22nd District critical junctures in our history. Whether the scars of battle wounds suffered while back, put the cart away for a while and the GSA of Westfield is in response to "a and making schools safer for all students I would like to thank the voters of the it was George Washington or Abraham many prominent members or the current forget the magic potion. Role up his knee-jerk reaction to violence perpe­ hy promoting respect for everyone. A 22nd District for your support on Novem­ Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt or FDR. great administration avoided military service sleeves and get to work on some of our trated against gay people." In 2001, the GSA meeting is no more about sex than ber 4. 1 greatly appreciate the trust that Presidents have emerged in times of in Vietnam. As the former Supreme existing problems. 1 would bet that there number of reported hate crimes in this any other school-sponsored activity." It you have instilled in me and I am honored crisis to find opportunity where lesser Commander of NATO, his gifts for stra­ is quite a list to work from. You never country against gays and lesbians was a is also illegal in this country to deny a to he representing you in Trenton. individuals saw only challenge. Today tegic planning and diplomacy allowed know, he might even find the way to staggering 1,400. Gay teenagers are two group from forming on school grounds, It has been a pleasure serving the our great nation is in similar need of a him to lead a multinational coalition to work together with the county and state to three times more likely to commit as long as it is not disrupting the school residents of our district for the past two leader possessing uncommon talent and victory over the forces of tyranny. His and all the other entities on his own. suicide. Millions of teens are question­ environment or curriculum. years. 1 have worked hard to sponsor a stirring vision. Abroad we find our­ discipline and professionalism led him ing their sexuality, causing a staggering WHS is not alone in having a GSA effective legislation that strengthens our selves mired in a lonely struggle against to success in private business ventures John Baker number of them to suffer from depres­ There are nearly 1,000 GSA’s nation­ communities and safeguards residents. I faceless enemies while our allies, spumed while his keen intellect and charisma Westfield sion, anxiety and confusion. wide, 67 groups in New Jersey! am confident that the next two years will by our current administration, have made him an outstanding educator at Homosexuality is no more of a choice 1 have returned to Westfield to raise he a successful and productive time for largely chosen to remain on the side­ West Point. Our next President will need WF LOWV Commends to gay teens than is heterosexuality to my two young children. 1 hope the our district. lines. At home the promise of economic all of these skills to succeed. That is why others. Why should our gay youth not Westfield school system reinforces my I look forward to working with Sena prosperity has been replaced hy the 1 am supporting Wesley Clark for Presi­ The Westfield Leader, have the same opportunities to express message as a parent and encourages my tor-elect Nicholas Scutari and Assem­ mushrooming deficits, irresponsible fis­ dent in 200-4. their feelings and attractions? children to live their lives openly and blyman Jerry Green to support compre­ cal policy and a jobless recovery. Fortu­ Warren Korden Announces Seminar Young adults in schools across the honestly, as respectful and supportive hensive legislation that makes our state nately, the next great American leader is Westfield The mission of the League of Women country arc engaging in sexual activity, individuals in spite of citizens who still a better place to live. I thank you for your Voters is to promote active and informed both heterosexual and homosexual. Pro­ choose to thrive on bigotry and hate. support. Letters Being Written to WF Mayor citizen participation in government. We hibiting education about sex in schools Abbv Saunders Assemblywoman Linda Slender therefore commend The Westfield Leader will only lead to a higher percentage of Westfield Fanwood Regarding Parking Decks are Disgraceful tor the comprehensive information it provided prior to the recent election. The tenor of the letters being written tor and against the construction of the This year we have sponsored a series in opposition to Mayor McDermott re­ parking decks, it seems that a chosen of seminars on issues of state and mu­ garding the proposed parking decks has few would rather attack the mayor, per­ nicipal government at the Westfield become a disgrace. Although there are haps in hopes of achieving through in- Adult School, held at the High School on intelligent Aiguineniv to tv nude fuMh timiriatinn what they have oot achieved Monday evenings at 7.30 p.m. Next through the democratic process. This is Monday , November 17. the topic will be particularly disappointing given the sac­ "Emergency Management.” Those at­ Resident Thanks rifice made on a weekly basis by both the tending will learn what area agencies The Leader/Times mayor and the town council. and governments do in the event of an Lest anyone forget, these public ser­ emergency. National, State, County and For Comcast Editorial vants give countless hours every week Municipal plans will be reviewed by a away from their families for the grand panel consisting of Ben Lagagna, Union Thank you for your very timely edito­ total of one dollar per year. Greg County Director of Emergency Manage- rial on Comcast’s cable television man­ McDermott, as a perfect example, has m.enl;_ ^ 're Chief John Castellano. agement. I’m sure that mosl of their served both as councilman and mayor customers are outraged by the w ax that Westfield Disaster Coordinator; Red tor a good number of years now. and Cross Executive Dennis Kinsella; and TV channels are selected and manipu­ done so w ith distinction He is a selfless Robert Sherr of the Health Department. lated. I agree completely with your as­ and honorable man who has lived his Nke urge all residents to attend this class, sessment of their actions 1 »ust called whole life in Westfield jmri c m Hv ordi­ a puouv scivice. Comcast because the quality of my TV nance. receive nothing other than picture with many of the channels has small sense of satisfaction for his tire­ Merry Wlsler, Executive Board been seriously degraded since they less efforts on our behalf. It is by this I eague of Women Voters of the switched channel locations. I also com­ light that his actions should be judged. Westfield Area plained about the increasing use of shop­ Particularly ironic is the suggestion of ping channels and the almost continuous David O’Connor, that the deck will be­ Info & Dearilinys advertising on mosl channels, not to come known as "McDermott's folly” in General News . Friday 4pm mention the 25 percent increase in fees future years Seward's folly ’, to which Weekend Sports - Monday 12pi in the past two years the reader refers, involved a criticism at C lassifieds - Tuesday 2pm The question is. w hat can we do about the tune of the acquisition of Alaska, Ad Reservation Fridav 4pm it? I stopped at Assemblyman Munoz's which proved to be one of the great \d Submittal Monday 12pm office some months ago and they sug­ bargains in American history It just E-Mail - [email protected] gested that 1 contact either the NJ Board goes to show that the old adage Those Phone - 1908) 232-4407 of I’tilities or the FCC but I doubt that I who forget history are doomed to repeat Mail-PO Box 250. Westfield 070 A - ^ / will get any satisfaction from this ap­ it', remains true to this day. v proach We need a broad ups welling of As for this reader. I would just like to Email Photos & articles vocal customer dissatisfaction to wake say. Thank you. mayor, for your service Email Ads as pdf files ' r m*rcG U >G ?/Ti#ejr these people up and sacrifice on behalf of Westfield. For more information, see John I ligdhai t Thomas Walsh ■8oieader.com/help V% estfield W estfield A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication (Tin- lllcatfipto 'Cr.'iiUT and The Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 13, 2003 Page 5 l Letters to the Editor 1 f» * * * TV-36 To Air 9-11 Gay Pops Is A Play On Words That “Westfield Remembers” Certainly Gets Your Attention W ES TI ITI I) After Us premier escaped from the lovvcis. interviews screening at last week’s West Film with Westfield firefighters who were Serendipity also touched me this week of the examples that were offered in­ Festival “Take 2." the 4/1 I retrospee called upon lo replace a New York as I browsed The Leader. 1 readily admit volved illegal or illicit behavior. To live film Westfield Remembers will City company of firefighters lost in 1 do not read all the letters to the editor equate that w ith the genuine sexuality of be aired on TV-36 for the remainder the collapse, the tole of the rescue on a weekly basis. However, this week 1 a young adult is completely unfair. of November. The program will air squad and police department, the in did. 1 was quickly shocked by several This leads me to my last, but perhaps Mondays and Wednesdays at l) a in volvemcni of the Cm ted Fund and comments made in Mr. O’Brien's letter. more important point. This parent has and 3 and S p.m. Westfield Cares with First, the Gay Straight Alliance was stated that this advertisement is too much Produced, written the families of those not started to promulgate se\ of any for his young child to confront. This child and directed by Eileen w In' weie lost, and the kind. The purpose of the group was to is a freshman in high school. Most chil­ O’Donnell in eonjunc construction and dedi encourage tolerance among groups of dren of this age have already begun the tion with Westfield cation of the memo journey of sexual exploration in middle different sexual persuasions. This is a Horace Corbin tor The Westfield Lender and The Times Community Television rial park cause, which still needs incredible sup­ school. They have engaged in minor rela­ BACK TO WORK...Assemblyman Jon Hramnick (R-21) returns to work (WCTV36). the film a lot of port, as the gay/lesbian community is tionships or have begun to imagine them. Wednesday in his Scotch Plains law office after winning election on November chronicles the events cuts, but still maligned in the Westfield school Part of that real or imagined relation­ 6. Lauren Gruman. of Westfield, is pictured assisting Mr. Hramnick. of l)/| | from the per­ it’s a cohesive story system. ship is rooted in who they believe they spective of Westfield that follows the You can endorse this group and still are. If they are gay or lesbian, wouldn’t residents involved in timeline from 4 /1 I to maintain your belief in the lack of sexual they like to know that they are welcomed Councilman Peter Echausse Thanks the tragedy. almost a yc.ii later," conduct before marriage, should you in our community? That even includes Ms O'Donnell, who said Ms O’Donnell, choose. They are not mutually exclu­ the “transgendered group" w hich seems Westfield Constituents, Supporters serves as chair of the w ho shot the film dur­ sive. and 1 was genuinely offended to to be most alarming to Mr. O'Brien. TV 36 Advisory Board, ing the stinimei and think they were. Finally, my experience has been that 1 would like to thank the First Ward many triends and supporters who gave said part of her motiva­ fail ol 2002. their time and effort over the past three Mr. O’Brien has also chosen to fixate our children are not as naive as w e would voters who re-elected me to a four-year tion to do the film was Eileen O ’Donnell Other contributors on the students’ choice of language for like to believe. However, if some fresh­ term on the Westfield Town Council. 1 am months. There are too many people to having been m the city to the him included their fundraiser. As a parent of both a Id men should wander to this advertise­ honored to be your town representative list but 1 would like to recognize my w ife that day and spending Jeanne McCurdy. Rita year old in college and a 13 year old in the ment and don’t understand what it means, and I thank you for your continued trust Colleen. Mike and Jaekie Cash. Bob and the subsequent week in Westfield Kessler. Jennifer Sentivan and Doug middle school, I can attest to their desire then we have an opportunity to ratio­ and confidence to serve on your behalf. Betsy Stahl. Doug Fasciale. Frank Arena. watching the town’s reaction. Black as interviewers. Ms. O’Donnell to challenge parental decorum. But w e all nally explain the terms in a non-threat­ I would also like to thank my oppo­ Michelle Alhano. Councilman Sal "I realized like hundreds of other also shared the camci a w ork w ith 1 >oug did that when we were their age. ening way that improves our child's nent. Maureen Rothfelder, for a running Caruana and Mayor McDermott. While people and towns throughout the area, Black and Alan Pollack Gay Pops is a play on words — Bos­ existence and protects his/her peers. a great campaign that focused on the Westfield is known for its good schools, Westfield had its own story to be Ms O’Donnell has been a resident ton Pops. etc. Does it get your attention? This writer is clear about letting par­ issues that face our town. I hope she charming downtown and beautiful neigh­ told." she said. “With my background of Westfield for over 30 years, and Probably yes, but isn't that what adver­ ents do this, but unfortunately many do slays engaged in these issues and I w hole­ borhoods, it is the dedication and gener­ in film and having grown up in was one of the original appointments tising is supposed to do? Good tor them! not or give the wrong message. If a parent heartedly support her if she is interested osity of its residents that make it a spe­ Westfield. I decided that 1 wanted to to the TV 36 Advisory Board having It is a fundraiser after all! still equates a gay organization with ran­ in serv ing on one of our town's volun­ cial place to live and raise a family. tell that story. Also, I wanted to docu­ worked with the ad-hoc committee As for the analogies to drugs and dom or underage sex. then perhaps he/shc teer committees. Councilman Pete Echausse ment this story for the children in establishing WOT She has served as porn, quite frankly, 1 don’t think that any needs a course in this subject. Finally, I would like to thank the First Ward, Westfield Westfield that were too young to re­ vice chair for 2 years and chair for 2 student would try that. In fact. I found Pat Page member the details of what happened years, and is a creative manager and the whole comment very disturbing. All Westfield after they lost their fathers in the art director for Getty Images, a stock tragic events that day ." film and photography company in New Owens Thanks Supporters, The film covers such topics as the York City. She is also vice president reaction of town officials to the at­ anil publicity ehaii ol the Westfield Voters in Westfield Ward Two tacks, interviews with residents who Community Band. Being brought up as a fan of the Chi­ of civic thought that I sense I tapped with cago Cubs certainly helps one cope with my call for a town hall forum. 1 think that defeat, though it is never easy, even idea won’t easily go away. And that in when narrowing an already record-low turn may push more people rather than The James iVard A^tision margin for someone running as a Demo­ fewer to the polls for future local elec­ crat in Ward 2. tions. of Westfield b ed I offer hearty congratulations to Jo Ann Over the course of the campaign, I Neylan on her victory in Ward 2. This received numerous calls and e-mails from was certainly an election to confirm the people all over town praising my efforts, Available for your nexjtParty, phrase we hallow as a mantra for the supporting my positions. The many rights and privileges of our American people w ho have called or written since fWedding or Special Event democracy : "Every vote counts." JoAnn Tuesday have also heartened me. Your got 24 more people to visit the voting w armth and good w ishes have made my fxxrth and 17 more people to return ab­ efforts worthwhile. Thank you. Thanks ANNUAL AWARDS...The Rotary Club of Westfield recently presented their sentee ballots than I did. She and her also to the many people who helped me annual awards for vocational excellence. Pictured above, leftto rigid, are: party earned the victory, deserve the with various aspects of my campaign, Presenter Cynthia Cu/./.o; Craig Stock, Volunteer Award recipient; Helen victory. and to those of you who spent gener­ Rentoula, recipient of the Jimmy Coventry Award; Ronald A. Swist, DVM, The bad news is that only about one- ously of your time offering ideas and recipient of the II. Emerson Thomas Award, and President Ken ( iarrocca. third of our constituents exercised their encouragement as I walked Ward 2. precious franchise. Some cynics say this * Several of you said, "I don’t know how you can do this, it must be so means that in fact people really don’t Got an opinion about Westfield issues? I he parking deck? care about local issues. No matter how difficult " Well, actually, what could be much people may fuss, the skeptics say. easier and more pleasant than taking a Traffic safety? Partisan politics? The Town Council? Post a when it comes right down to it. most walk on a beautiful day (which was the statement on the Westfield Concerns message board: people don’t much care how things turn case more often than not this fall) and out if their back yard isn’t affected. They chatting with your neighbors'.' The diffi­ expect Mayor McDermott might breathe cult part, the real campaign, begins now h ttp://www. voy.eom/165494/ a sigh of relief because dissenting dis­ for JoAnn The Mansion is a great place to hook your For me, I am released back to my wile cussions will now be muted. Westfield Concerns is a free forum for community debate. Pass 1 would suggest rather that the close­ Cathy's custody for half-price Tuesday (ftiniA tm aA 'P a tty nights at the Rialto. We’ll see you at the the Web address along to others. Or tell them to search Google ness of the results shows there is an ( 'all David for details undercurrent of dissatisfaction w ith the movies. for “Westfield Concerns” (in quotes). traditional way of doing things. That David Owens undercurrent feeds into an abundant well Westfield

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WLSTLILLD Union County The Family Support Organization parents are invited to attend an inter­ (known as the I SO) of Union County active workshop on Tuesday. No­ is system partner in the statewide vember 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Partnership for Children, a compre­ Family Support Organization, located hensive apprt >ach to special emotional at 137 Timer Street in Westfield. and behavioral needs of children. Dave Mueller, Director of the Fam­ I SO staff are themselves parents ily Life Department of the Westfield and caregivers who have raised chil­ MK. AM) MKS. Ml< MALI III Y since 1996, will help families ex­ dren with mental health issues. tShe is the formei \hw Susiin M> ( !o\ i plore resources that can generate new There is no charge, but reserva­ solutions. He is a licensed marriage tions are strongly recommended. For and family therapist. reservations and directions, please call (908) 789 7625. (Miss Susan (McCCoy Caregivers of Klderly (lirl Project to Feature Invited to Meeting Miss Lee Ann Miller and Douglas Alexander Kris ‘Animal Precinct’ Host (Marries (Mictaef (Di lorio HI KKI I.I Y IITKillTS A SUMMIT The Women’s Re­ meeting of PKLP (People Respon­ source Center m Summit will present Miss Susan McCloy. the daughter Sherri Callahan of Delray Beach, sible for Llderly Persons) w ill take a special Girl Project event on Thurs­ of Mr. and Mrs. William McC.’loy ol l la.. Mrs. Sandra ( assidy ol Rahway. place from 7 to 9 p in. on Wednes­ (Miss Lee J nn Witter day, November 20, from 4 to 5:30 Westfield, was married on Saturday. Mrs. Christie Hussa of Philadelphia. 4 day, November 19, at the SAUL p.m. July 12. to Michael Di lorio. He is Pa. and Ms. Andrea Robinson of Spend-A-Day Adult Day Health Annemarie Lucas, host ol "Ani­ the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Di Scotch Plains, all friendsot the bride, Center, located at 550 Springfield mal Precinct,” will be the featured lorio of Cranford. and Mrs. AnnaColomboof Montreal. tto "Wed Doug fas J . Kjis Avenue in Berkeley Heights. 4 speaker. She is a special investigator The ceremony took place at St. Canada, a cousin ol the bridegroom. Sponsored by SAGE Solutions for the ASPC’A on the weekly cable Helen s Roman Catholic Church in Miss Shannon Mary Brecka of of Summit, PKLP is a caregivers' Mrs. M argin'd M iller of Wood Behavioral Science and is certi­ offering on the Discovery Animal Westfield, with the Reverend Livingston, a cousin ol the bride, support group offered free of Ridge lias announced ihe engage fied with the Convention Industry Lawrence J. l ama and Bishop Edgar served as a junior bridesmaid. Miss charge to anyone who assumes the Planet network. menl ol her daughter. Miss Lee Council as a meeting professional. Ms. Lucas will discuss the chal­ M da Cunha officiating. A reception Emily Colombo of Montreal, responsibility of caring for an older Ann Miller of Morristown, to Don She is employed by Wyeth Con­ lenges she faces, her love of animals followed at The Atrium Country Club Canada, a cousin of the bridegroom, adult. glas Alexander Kris also of sumer Healthcare in Madison. and the difference her show is mak­ m West Orange. was the flower girl. Attendees have an opportunity Morristown, lie is the son of Mr. Her fiance graduated from Si ing for animals in the tri state area. Given in marriage by her father, Anthony Di lorio of Cranford was to share concerns about their ag­ and Mrs. I red Kris of Westlield. Bonavenlure University with a The fee is $10 for girls and $15 lor the bride had her sister, Mrs Julie the best man lor his brother. Serv ing ing loved ones, as well as common The bride-elect graduated Irom Bachelor of Business Adminis­ adults. Knuettel of Mount Laurel, as her as groomsmen were Adam DiPaolo problems and solutions. They can York (’ollcge of Pennsylvania with tration degree in Finance. He is The Women's Resource Center is matron of honor. of Cranford. Dr Anthony Testa ot also learn about available commu­ a bachelor of Science degree in Vice President of International now located at 57 New England Av­ The bridal attendants included Mrs Boston, Mass, and Jim Rondinonc of nity resources, plus effective prob Equity Trading and is employed enue, next to Christ Church. To reg­ Bridgewater, all friends of the bride­ lem solving and coping skills. For by BMO Nesbitt Burns in New ister, or for more information, please groom. Mark Durante ot Westfield more information, please cal I Ellen Sec it all on the Web! York City. call the center at (908) 273-7253 or S.A.K. to Set* Pictures and Torn Colombo ot Montreal. McNally, SAGE InfoCare Direc­ The wedding is planned for July visit www.womensource.org on the Canada, cousins of the bridegroom, www.goleader.com tor, at (908) 273-4598. Of Revolutionary Sites of 2004. Internet and click on Girl Project. and Kev in Knuettel of Mount Lau­ WHSTI IEI.I) The West Helds rel. the brother-in-law of the bride. ( hapter of the Sons of the Amen The bride, a 1998 graduate of the can Revolution (S.A.R ) w ill meet University of Scranton in Scranton. at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. November Pa., is a Resource Development C o- 18. in the Community Room ol ordinator lor the l nited Way ol the Westfield Municipal Build­ Greater Union County in Elizabeth. ing, located at 425 East Broad A 1997 graduate of Scion Hall Street. l ’diversity in South Orange, the bride The meeting will feature Dr groom is a graphic design specialist \U 1 George Hill. Past President ol the within Global Marketing Communi­ ! New Jersey Society. S.A.R lie cations for Prudential Financial in will present an illustrated lecture Newark. t i l on Revolutionary War sites in A bridal shower tea luncheon was Union and Essex counties. hosted by the bride’s grandmother, The pictures were taken for the Mrs. Edith Brecka. her mother and project of the State Society to • , All HARDEN sister at Veranda's in Clinton. The document all Revolutionary War rehearsal dinner was hosted by the sites, graves and monuments in bridegroom’s parents at Costa’s in H ' Solid Cherry Bedrooms $ f d New Jersey. The meeting is open Roselle Park. to the public and refreshments Following a w edding trip to Aruba, . . mml • & Dining Rooms * will be served. a I c ■_ ' ' p* *,» • r ' the couple resides in Fan wood. f I S ' f v 'te re T f e c k / u u z fAm /nJ %ome tm te . . . 9 P e r f e c t P m ’G , I\ c . M B P >*» ^ “ i ; y .e w i i W m ? 5 Hours Open Bar • Cocktail Hour -.. 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J A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. P ubejca £Elii> lUratfii'lfi lu ’iibiT and The Scotch Plains l aimood 1IMKS Thursday, November 13, 2003 P a n e First Baptist Invites Women 12 O’Clock Club to Meet To Bible Study, Aerobics Tuesday at Willow Grove SCOTCH PI \INS fhe 12 ebrated at Thanksgiving Di Tve WESTFIELD — The Women's In addition, the Women's Walk O'clock Club, a fellowship group of Shaw, a M.Mei Ciardcnet from Study of Women in the Bible pro­ Aerobics Class at the First Baptist men and w omen in then "golden y ears." Rutgers I vtcnsion Services, will gram will be held on Wednesday, Church is seeking more women to will meet on Tuesday. November IS. present the program, entitled "lhe November 19, at 10 a.m. at the First join the class, which is held on Sat­ at mx>n at the Willow drove hvshyte Care and Pleasure of House Plants " Baptist Church of Westfield, located urdays at 10 a.m. During the hour- nan Church in Scotch Plains fhe cost of the meal is $ > 50 at 170 Elm Street. long class, women exercise to the The club gathers monthly at the Interested pet sons arc encouraged to Led by Anne Lowe, the program beat of lively Christian music. church for a mid-day meal, socializ­ make reservations several days in will take place in the church library. The class is held in the lower level ing. a brief meditation led by the advance Willow drove is located .it The w oman to be studied is Herodius, Harvey Hall of the church. Classes Reverend George Betz. Interim Pas I%1 Rant.m Road and is liandi who had her daughter obtain from will take place on November 15 and tor. and a special program. All senior capped accessible lo make a rescr her second husband king Herod the 22. There will be no class on Novem­ citizens arc invited to participate vationoi Ioi more information, please head of John the Baptist on a platter. ber 29. For more information, please The upcoming meeting will focus call the church at tl)0N> 3*3 Sp78 All women are invited to attend and call (9081 233-2278 or email LITTLE PUMPKIN PKKERS... Youngsters in the four-year-old classes at St. on blessings, particularly those cel during morning hours refreshments will be served. firsibaptist.westficldts' verizon. net. Paul’s Day School in Westfield are pictured on a recent trip to Ilillview Farms in Meyersville, where they visited the pumpkin patch and selected their own pumpkins to take home. They also toured the apple hill, where they observed Miller-Cory to Showcase Mothers’ Center to Present how apple eider is made and learned how good it tastes. Lenape Culture Sunday Inaugural Holiday Bazaar Oliver! Set to Take Stage W I SH II I I) Hie Miller Cory Patricia I ooloian ol West W indsor, COUNTY - The Mothers' Center cent Avenue Presbyterian Church, House Museum, located at 614 members ol lhe museum's cooking of Central New Jersey will hold its located on Watchung Av enue at Hast Beginning This Weekend Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will committee, will prepare foods ovei first annual holiday bazaar on Fri­ 7th Street in Plainfield. spotlight Lenape Indian culture in the open hearth using Colonial tea day. November2 1. from9:30to 11:30 Representatives from Tupperware. WI SH II I D The Rainbow calling the first Congregational New Jersey this Sunday, November pes and cooking techniques Taste a.m. in the auditorium of the Cres- Discovery Toys. Csbourne Books. L\pcrience. a multi-cultural com Church at (60S) 2 *3 2494 oi the 16, from 2 to 5 p in. treats will be available lot visitors Creative Memories and Pampered munitv theater group, will present United Church ol Christ at (90S) Sherry Lange of Cranford and to sample Genealogv Presentation Chef will he among those featuring Oliver' at two area churches this 755-S65S Janet Murphy of Kenilworth will Admission to the museum is $3 merchandise at the event. weekend and next. explain various aspects ol the ev for adults and 50 cents for students On Tap This Evening founded in 1978. the Mothers’ Performances are set for Saturday. ( holestiTol SmTiiings cry day life of the Lenape Indians, Children under age si\ are admitted SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotch Center is a non-profit, non-sectarian November 15. at 7:30 p in. and Sun such as folklore, village structure, for free. On Sunday. November 3 L Plains Public Library, located at organization for mothers of children day. November 16. at 3 p.m. at the Siiicdlik'd For No\. 18 types of dwellings, the division of the museum will present its "An 1927 Bartle Avenue, will host a of all ages. It aims to enhance First Congregational Church o! WES I I II I I) Ou'ilook llos- labor between men and women, tuial Thanksgiving l east and 18th program on how to get started re­ parenting through discussion groups, Westfield, located at 125 Elmer pual will ol’fei cholesterol screen children's games and herbal medi Century fable Customs and Man searching one's family history to­ workshops, playgroups, library and Street. mgs on Tuesday. November IS. cine. iters l.ectiue" night. Thursday. November 13. at referral resources and special events The show w ill also be presented on from 10 a m lo noon at the fours of the restored farmhouse Anyone interested in volimleei 7 p in. On-site babysitting is available at a Saturday, November 22. at 7:30 p.m Westfield Y. located at 230 Clark will be given throughout the after mg or in the museum's fill events Karan and John Hale> from the nominal cost for most daytime activi­ and Sunday, November 23. at 2 p.m Street Participants will munedi noon by costumed docents, with the may call the office at (90S) 333 LDS Family History Center in ties. New members are welcome. at the United Church of Christ in ate I v learn their total cholesterol. last tour beginning at -I p.m 1776. No experience is necessary to Scotch Plains will help acquaint Further information is available Plainfield. 220 West Seventh Street 11 Di and IT 7111>1 ratio Arlene Soong of Plainfield and become a volimleei. beginner genealogists with the ba­ by calling (90S) 561-1751 (recorded A musical version of Charles No lasting is required, but mdi sic tools and research methods for message), sending an email to Dickens' "Oliver Twist." the produc v iduals are asked to call (800) 347 documenting personal family his [email protected] or visiting lion features the talents ol over 30 9580 to schedule an appointment, tory. w w w.wcstficldnj.com/mccnj. area performers, including Westfield l he fee is SI 3 For scnioi citizens, 'fh e Uhtit §m\Kfir/ke ‘iVintiqfue They will discuss sample family and Scotch Plains residents. Jessica the cost is SS Participants may genealogy hooks, family tree group Harris, from Westfield, who has ap make checks payable lo Overlook Saturday, November 15 sheets, use of on-line genealogy Youth Choir to Open peared in over 15 musical produc Hospital and bring their checks 9:00am 3:00pm sources, including the LDS Family First Baptist Service tions and the movie One True Thins:. w ith them to the V on the day of the History website, and basic rules for stars in the title role. screening. The Presbyterian Church in Westfield maintaining accurate family history WESTFIELD I bis Sunday. Pickets are $12, and $8 lor sc for more information, please call November 16. the 20-member Corner of East Broad St \ Mountain Ave information. nior citizens and children undei the Westfield't at (90S) 333 3700. youth choir of the first Baptist For further information or direc­ age 12. They may he purchased by extension no. 351 Church of Westfield will open the tions. please call (90S) 322-5007. * Profits from this sale will go to local and international service at 10:20 a.m. with con­ mission concerns temporary praise songs and per St. John’s Baptist Slates form an anthem from GodspeU. St. Agnes School to Mark Family and Friends Day “Let Your l ight So Shine.” Oriental rugs, handmade gifts and furniture, The anthem will reflect the SCOTCH PLAINS - St. John's theme of the service and of the quilts, ornaments, toys and gifts by Baptist Church, located at 2387 Fortieth Anniversary sermon to be delivered by the Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains, will Reverend Jeremy Montgomery, international artisans, silent auction including original celebrate Family and Friends Day CLARK St Agnes School m turn. Minister of Local Outreach. this Sunday. November 16. during Clark will celebrate Us 40th miniver Tickets are $25 pet person, and artwork, time and talent auction, Worship leader Fiona Chow will sary on Saturday, November 29, w ith $20 loi alumni under age 21 lo the 10 a.m. service. provide contemporary pieces dur­ specialty theme baskets, baked goods, canned Members are asked to invite fam­ special festivities for alumni, neigh ordei tickets, or for more inlorma ing the service, and Minister of ily members and friends to the scr- hors, parishioners and special guests lion, please call (732) 381 0850. specialties, kid's corner and “Clantas”1 Music Bill Mathews will direct The commemoration will begin Si Agnes School is a Middle States \ ice. A plaque will he presented to the choir and provide traditional the person who brings the most with a Mass of Celebration at 5:30 Accredited pie kindergarten through No admittance fee organ music and hymns, f irst Bap eighth grade elementary school, set v people. The public may also attend, p.m. at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Ample free parking pyvV tist Church is located at 170 f.lm mg students livin many area com lor more information, please call Church, 332 Madison H ill Road in Street and all are welcome. munities." (908) 232-6972. ( ’lark, followed by a cocktail recep

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U p co m in g Concerts: January 11, February 15, M arch 21, May If) C2003 J P Morgan Oase 4 Co A* rights reserved Page 8 Thursday, November 13, 2003 (The llK'stfil'Iii JLrttiU'rnnd The Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMES A Watchunc C ommunications, Inc. Publication UCHS Senior Joseph Torella Named NMSC Semifinalist SCOTCH PLAINS-The National Joe has the opportunity to compete Merit Scholarship Corporation for finalist recognition. (NMSC) has named Union Catholic High School senior Joseph Torella as Hutterfly Parade Held a semifinalist in the 2003 NMSC nationwide scholarship competition. At Brunner Elementary Semifinalists are selected for this SCOTCH PLAINS - Students in honor by achieving high scores on Bernadette Hoyet ’s Pre-K classes at the preliminary SAT/National Merit B runner Elem entary School in Scholarship Qualifying Test taken in Scotch Plains welcomed 90 Mon­ the junior year. Joe scored a perfect arch larvae to their classroom on 800 on the math section of the SAT. September 17. Joe is ranked number one in his The pupils will watch each stage class and holds a grade point average of metamorphosis. They have learned of 4.166. He is a member of the about the Monarch migration to Mexico each fall. COMINI; HOME NEXT YKAK...Eorimr Westfield Leader freelance photogra­ National Honor Society and has Parents were invited into the class­ pher Ingrid McKinley and her family pose outside the pool deck of (he newly achieved the distinction of making huilt Four Seasons Hotel in Miami. The McKinley family relocated to Miami first honors recognition every mark­ room to share the experience with in July of 2002 for Richard's job, who worked as the project manager for the ing period. their children as the caterpillars grew FISH STORIES...The Boyle Brothers of Westfield claimed that their catch of construction of the hotel. I he family has extended their original stay for one He received the Rensselaer Medal, and changed. Teachers were invited striped bass on October 21 off Montauk, Long Island was so successful that the more year and expect to return home to Westfield in the summer of 2004. to take a caterpillar to their class­ weight scale was not big enough. However, they added that the shadow of the w hich is awarded to the junior stu­ largest fish weighed 5 pounds. Pictured, left to right, are: Mike, Tim and Chris Richard, Ingrid, Katherine and Jack miss Westfield and send their warm room. dent identified as the most promis­ Boyle. Florida wishes to everyone in town. ing science and math student. On October 14, the Pre-K students, In addition to Joe’s academic ac­ wearing butterfly wings and anten­ complishments, he is involved in nae, held a hutterfly parade to cel­ People For Animals Posts Library to Continue Series numerous extracurricular activities. ebrate the emergence of the butter­ The Students in Action Club (SIA) is flies and to send them off to Mexico. a charity and service club of which During the parade, which was at­ Weekend Pet Adoptions With Two French Films Joe is the founder and president. tended hy the student body and fam­ WISH II I I) The West field I p.m. and again at 7 p.m. In its first year, SIA raised $4,000 ily members, the students sang the AREA - People lor Animals will current wilh (heir vaccinations and Memorial Library will continue its This light comedy focus on Yvan, and completed 500 hours of commu­ Metamorphosis song and encouraged sponsor a dog adoption cvenl this have tested negative lo EIV and foreign film series with the presenta­ a young sports writer married to a nity service. The organization has 87 the spectators to plant milkweed to Saturday, November 15, from 10:30 feline leukemia. All are described tion of Ihe French film My Wife as mi well-known actress, who finds seeds active members, which represents over help conserve the Monarch butterfly a.m. to 3 p.m. at the PETsMART as playful, friendly and used to liv­ Actress on Tuesday, November I8, at of doubt are planted when a co­ 10 percent of the school’s population. population. store in the Watehung Square Mall, ing with other cats. worker asks him if he gets jealous Joseph is also an active member of The celebration concluded with located at 1515 Route 22. West. Cats and kittens will also be avail­ watching his wife with another man the Performing Arts Company (PAC). the tagging and release of the butter­ Among the many dogs for adop­ able for adoption this Saturday and Temple Announces on the big screen. lie is a member of the varsity base­ flies in the school garden. tion will he "Brownie." a brown, Sunday. November 16. from noon to Casino Nij>ht Event On Tuesday, December 16, the ball team at Union Catholic High Mrs. I foyer’s project was funded mixed breed, four-month-old puppy. 4 p.m. at the PETsMART stores in the series will continue with the French School. His ERA was consistently by the Education Enrichment Foun- Described as active and playful, he Watehung Square Mall and in SPRINGFIELD — Temple film A’ Women, starring Catherine under a 1.00 He is an active member dat ion o f Scotch Plains-Fanwood as Bridgewater's Promenade Mall, at the Sha’arey Shalom will hold itsChai of the school’s forensic team and part of its annual grant program for intersection of Routes 28 and 287. Noon III C asino Night themed Deneuve. Equal parts satire, comedy, musi­ competes as a varsity extemporane­ teachers. To adopt or for other information, fundraising event this Saturday, cal. murder mystery and melodrama, ous speaker. please call (008) 688-1073 and press November 15, from 7:30 p.m. to this film incorporates the most over- As a semifinalist in the NMSC, I for dog adoption and 3 for cat midnight at the temple, located at the-top aspects of each of those Single Jewish Friends adoption. For kittens, preference will 78 South Springfield Avenue in movie genres when eight women Christian Center Sets be given to families who apply for a Spring Held. are suspected in the murder o f an Plan Meet and Eat pair. Other pets for adoption may be Attendees will he able to pur­ Nov. Prayer Service industrialist. AREA - The Circle of Single seen and applications to adopt may chase “gaming” chips for games PISCATAWAY The public is in- Jewish Friends (40+) will hold a be entered on the Internet at of chance and win prizes. Refresh­ Free tickets are available to vited to attend the Prayer Service Westfield Library cardholders at the Meet and Eat Lunch on Sunday, www.pfa.petfmder.org. ments will he served. For more Fellowship Ministry - for prayer, Circulation Desk on the first floor of November 23, at noon at Chili's, information, please call (973)379- praise and worship at the Centen­ the library. The library is located at located at 1655 Oak Tree Road in 5387 or visit www.shaarey.org. nial Christian Center on Sunday, Edison. 550 Last Broad Street in Westfield. November 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. County Boy Scouts The cost is $2, plus the price of a The Centennial Christian Center meal off the menu, and the tip. Set Thanksgiving is located at the Embassy Suite Ho­ “understanding the t and deserve.’ Interested individuals are asked lo tel, 121 Centennial Avenue, Food Drive Schedule level of service that you P ... respond before Thursday, Novem­ Piscataway. ber 20, by calling Roberta at (008) AREA - The Patriot Path Scout For more information, please call 668-8450 or Bob at (732) 238-4060. Council w ill conduct a food drive (908) 322-0711. Brownie in the com m unities of Union W all St r e e t Fin a n c ia l Co r p o r a t io n County for the benefit of local is a direct lender servicing all is neutered and current with his food banks. This event is part of vaccinations. 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■ A W atchung Communications, Inc. Publication Li In' lUvstfii'lh fLi'.'thi'r and The Scotch Plains Fanwood TIMK.S Thursday, November lit, ‘2003 I’age (I College Night Scheduled At Westfield High School WESTF1EI I) On Thursilav. Night has long been known as one id November 20. .11 7:30 p.m . Westfield the biggest and finest in New Jersey." High School 1 WHS) w ill host approvi aeeoidmg if' W IIS Principal Dr Rob Strategic Planning Committee match 200colleges anil universities .11 ert IVtix its annual College Night. "It is appropriate that l'ollege Night is This event gives students and then once again being held during American Holds Meeting for New Plan parents an opportunity to gather in tor I ilueation Week, noted I >1 C as.lakubik. mation about eolleges and universities W IIS Director of Guidance. "Since lM WESTFIELD — Approximately junior Brian Dunstan: Westfield Y nationwide. College representatives percent ol our recent graduates contin 50 people gathered in the Westfield Executive Director Mark Elsasser. provide literature and answer ques­ ued then education, there is elearlv a High School (WHS) library on Sat­ and Doug Fasciale. Washington El­ tions about their schools. need to provide out high school popula urday. November I, to begin the first ementary School parent and Begun more than 30 vears ago bv the lion and their parents with a broad over step in establishing a new strategic- Westfield Rotary Club Vice Presi­ College Woman's Club of Westfield v icw ol eolleges anil universities lor their plan for the Westfield Public Schools. dent. and now hosted bv the W HS Guidance consideration We encourage our current Carole Larsen of the New Jersey The committee also includes Department. "Westfield's College students and families to attend " School Boards Association facilitated Franklin Elementary Principal Dr. |gagg s j the meeting. She commented that Mary Fleck. Carolyn Fleder. Tech­ ' the meeting represented "recogni­ nology Committee member and WHS tion of the fact that Westfield w ants parent; Jason Grant. W HS Social CRAFTY BUNCH...Deerfield School in Mountainside will hold its annual Parent to continue to improve." Studies teacher; WHS junior Mark Teacher Association Craft Day on Saturday, November 22. from 11 a.111. to 4 pan. Children will create homemade crafts, such as cards, as well scashcl! ornaments, votive candleholders and decorated gingerbread cookies to keep or give as gifts. Some crafts will include “rein-bear** gift boxes, sand-art cookies in a jar, potpourri sachets, winter welcome door hangers and marhlei/.ed glass ornaments. Craft prices range from $1.50 to $5 each. All children arc invited to attend. For more information, please call Sheila llibberson at (908) 233-6150 or l.ori Palladino at (908)301-9116. Pictured, left to right, Palladino and her daughter. Noelle, are joined by llibberson and her daughter, Jamie, in displaying their crafts. Annual Westfield Winter Stroll Will Benefit Education Fund WESTFIELD — The third annual commitment the Westfield downtown Westfield Winter Stroll, sponsored by merchants hav e tow ard our community, GRANT RECIPIENTS...Sonne) Amluvvalin. left, of Exxon Tiger Mart on The Education Fund of Westfield. Inc., especially our Westfield schools " Route 22 in Scotch Plains, presents a cheek to Seoteh Plains-Fanvvood High will be held on Sunday. December 7. The Education Fund of Westfield. Inc. School (SIM'IIS) Principal l)r. David llciscv. from the ExxonMobil Educational from 3 to 7 p.m. was established to provide a source of Mliancc as part of their national conimiinitv outreach program. Mr. \mhiwalia. Event co-chairpersons Elizabeth additional funds and resources to assist along with Dan Snob and Avail Snob of the \ alley \uto Care Center in Seoteh Psyhojos and Merry Wisler stated. "I .ast the public schools in maintaining and Plains, worked with l)r. Ileisey to secure two $500 grants from the alliance, year's event was a great success, and enhancing the quality of education in which will he used to support the Student Activity Fund at SIM IIS. I his fund A GROUP EFFORT...Representatives from a cross-section of the community many of the merchants who participated Westfield. allows pupils to participate in community and cultural events available outside met on November 1 and discussed issues and goals to be considered in the last year have enthusiastically agreed to This past year, the organization pro­ of the standard high school curriculum. Westfield Public School District’s new five-year strategic plan. join us again this year as well as a number vided over $3().(XX) in grants for programs of new stores. A large turnout of holiday and projects that were not included in the The meeting is the next step in the Harbaugh; Michael Holland. shoppers is expected." school s operational budget. Caitlin Conroy Inducted school district's efforts to hear from Tamaques Elementary. Edison Inter­ A percentage of the evening's sales Joanne Santoriello. President of the the community, a process that began mediate and WHS parent; Stephanie vv ill he donated to The Education Fund of Education Fund, stated. "The Education in the spring w ith the Westfield Board Jackson, McKinley Elementary par­ Westfield. Inc. Fund has enabled teachers at all grade levels to purchase new equipment and Into Honors Program of Education Community Survey. ent; Cas Jakubik. Director of Guid­ Participating merchants can he identi­ materials used in their classrooms. Since Honors Register. Through her pledge, Opening the meeting. Westfield ance; Andrea Lo, Child Study Team; fied by posters in their windows, along WESTFIELD Caitlin Conroy, a its' founding, we are proud to have raised Caillin acknowledged her responsibil­ Board of Education President Arlene Karen Lust, Roosevelt Social Studies with luminaries placed in front of the Westfield resident and graduate of teacher; Maureen Mazzarese, WHS stores the night of the event. and distributed over $100,000 in grants Westfield High School, was ity inupholding the standards Gardner said that Dr. William Foley of the program, her dedica­ Student Assistance Counselor; Susan Refreshments will he provided at sev­ lo the Westfield Public Schools." one of only 14 sophomores initiated the district's first strategic Fliers have been distributed through­ tion to “the ideals ol scholar McClelland, Washington teacher; Dou­ eral locutions as well as street entertain­ recently inducted into the plan of 1998-2003 shortly after he out the stores and Westfield’s public ship, leadership anil service." glas Miller. Optimists; Jeremy Mont ment. Scheduled performers include The College of Saint Elizabeth’s became superintendent. Little Opera Company of New Jersey, schools, informing residents and parents and to sliarhigher “gifts with goniery, First Baptist Church; Liz Honors Program. “Many challenges still remain." the Watson Highlanders Pipe Band anil of the event. Childcare will be offered at Academically promising the community and the Muller, WHS English teacher; David she noted. “More importantly, the alphorn player Dr. Theodore Schlosberg, the Westfield Y all childcare proceeds students are admitted to the world." schools, our students, the commu­ Lynch, WHS Foreign Languages; Executive Director and Founder of (lie will go the Westfield Y Teen Leader college's honors program Caitlin. who is considering nity, the world of education and the Cheryl O'Brien, Edison Principal; New Jersey Workshop for the Arts. Program. in their freshman year and a legal career, is pursuing a larger world have all changed sig­ Robert Petix, WHS Principal; Starr Ms. Psyhojos commented, “The fact For information on the event, please are required to complete, in double major in history and nificantly since 1998. O ur job today Ross. Special Education Committee that this is the third year that we are contact Ms. Psyhojos at (908) 654-8954 addition to their regular psychology. She was awarded is to identify these changes and those Chairperson for the Parent-Teacher holding this event is indicative of the or Ms. Wisler at (908) 233-2646. studies, a rigorous and dial an Elizabethan Scholarship in areas where we face challenges." Council and Joanne Santoriello, WHS lenging course ol recognition of her record ol parent and Education Fund president. multidisciplinary study. academic excellence anil com Dr. Foley added. “We will talk about Cnilliii Conroy ml,nil> service. our accomplishments and what makes Other committee members include: Program participants arc Child, Adult Psychiatrist She has been on the I Van's 1 1st since our school system special. Hopefully, Leonard Schork, resident/senior citi­ also required lo maintain a high grade zen; Liz Syers, Math teacher at Edison; point average and demonstrate their lead­ she commenced her studies at the col we can build on those accomplishments lege. ( 'aitlin has been active in the Youth Darielle Walsh, Education Fund and ership and service to the community. and also identify the critical issues the To Lecture at Edison School Alter proving themselves during Ministry Program at The Church ol Si district is facing. These critical issues! Westfield Y; Alfred West. Westfield Y Helen's in Westfield, where she cur Black, Achievers, parpnt;. Gregory WESTFIELD Dr. Edward also appeared on “Oprah" and “Good their first year at,thc college, qualified Will provide the context for discussions program participants are formally in­ rent Iy services as a lector Workman, Franklin parent, Gffted and Hallowed, child and adult psychia­ Morning America.” about improving curriculum, stall’ de­ ducted into the program. Caitlin resides with her mother. Talented program; Arlene Gardner, Reservations are not required. velopment;, student life, community trist, will he the guest speaker in a Caitlin was presented with her Hon­ Mary, her lather. Boh. and her brother. Board President; Anne Riegel, Board free program, “The Childhood Roots I lowever, to attend, please call (908) engagement and resources.” 352-8375. ors pin and she signed the college's Michael. The daylong discussions con­ Vice President; Beth Cassie, Alice of Adult Happiness: Five Steps to cluded with three to four goals estab­ Hunnicutt, Ginny Leiz. Richard Help Kids Create and Sustain Life­ lished for each of the five major areas Solomon. Julia Walker, and William long Joy" on Sunday, November 16, of concern. Throughout the next sev­ Ziff, Board members; Lorre Korecky, at 7 p.m. eral weeks, district administrators Coordinator, School/Community Re­ The program, which will be open will review the committee's recom­ lations; Dr. Foley; Robert Berman, to the public at Edison Intermediate mendations. The committee will re­ Business Administrator/Board Secre­ School, 800 Rahway Avenue in convene in January in the final phase tary; Margaret Dolan, Assistant Super­ Westfield, is sponsored by Jewish of the goal-setting process. intendent for Human Resources; Janie Family Service (JFS) of Central New Committee members include: Ron Edmonds, Assistant Superintendent for Jersey and Edison School. 2 '/> years through hirst Oracle I lalf and hull Day Programs Summer < jimp Allen of the Westfield Police De­ Curriculum & Instruction; and The Selma Hirschhcim Fund of Theodore Kozlik, Assistant Superin­ JFS, the Independence Community Montcssori Teacher I duration partment; McKinley Elementary Foundation, the Westfield Founda­ Principal Claudia Andreski; parent tendent for Pupil Services. tion, and the Ann Earle Talcott Fund and Boosters Association member Accredited by the National Academy tor the liducation ot 5 oung Children Mark Boyd; Gail Cassidy of the Gottdenker Receives also provided funding. Dr. Hall owe 11 is also a lecturer and Affiliated with the National Center for Montcssori education Westfield Foundation; WHS junior Dean’s List Distinction coauthor of “Driven to Distraction,” Accredited Teacher education by the Montcssori Accreditation Council for Teacher education Garrett Cpckren; Jefferson Elemen­ WESTFIELD - Suzanne a book on Attention Deficit Hyper­ tary teacher Mike Craver; parent and Gottdenker, a member of the Union activity Disorder, and he has also Cultural Arts chairperson for Parent- CollegeClassof2005, has been named written a book concerning the issue */%< ealseafij* tfo eve* a very jMta/f eddW rtaej *af o/. daSfor Teacher Council Tracy Diamond; to the 2002-2003 Dean's List. She is a to he addressed at the program. WHS and Edison Intermediate Westfield resident and 2001 graduate A faculty member of the Harvard - f o f o " School parent. Parent-Teacher Orga­ of Kent Place School. medical School. Dr. Hallowed has nization officer Susan Dilzell; WHS 510 I lillcrcst Avenue 1390 Terrill Road Westfield, N| Scotch Plains, N| 908-233-7447 908-322-4652 nmm \ cljrislohbmcadmn, my NAI-YC \ccreditccl NC.Mli \flfihatol

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CUMh i - speewted HofMai * an Affthaac Vfembt- uti-u simns€seniorlivmg.cam o# (h r R. •iwrt W ood M m Hew** Syiaem ml The Scotch Plains - Fan wood TIMES A W atchung Communications, Inc. P ublication ID Thursday, November 13, 2003 ti lie JlHpstfii'lit tCeiifii'i William R. Hedden, 82, Airline Pilot; DEATH NOTICE Decorated Veteran of World War II — d^tutuaries — Constance L. Purdy, 58, Was Volunteer; William Russell Hedden, 82. ol Bill is survived by his loving wife Thomas V. Brigham, 88, Accountant; Church Member Who Enjoyed Nature of 60 years, Constance MacDowell Basking Ridge passed away at of the Holy Spirit and The Commu­ Hedden; children William Jr. and Constance Lynne Purdy (Ander­ Morristown Memorial Hospital on Served In Pacific Theater During War nity of Jesus. An active community Christine Hedden of Westfield, Rob­ son), 58. o f Eastham. Mass., for­ Saturday, November 8. volunteer, Connie delivered Meals ert and Deborah Hedden of Long Thomas V. Brigham, 88, of New Guinea and the Philippines. merly of Westfield, died on Mon­ Born in Bloomfield in I 921, he On Wheels with her husband for moved to Westfield in 1950. He lived Valley, Jill and Michael King of Westfield died on Sunday, Novem­ He was predeceased by his son, day, November 10, at home. Born in Johnson City. N.Y. to the five years for the Orleans Council there until 2000. when he relocated Westfield, Jan I ledden of Oxford, and ber 9, at his home. Richard Brigham, in 197.7. Reverend Kenneth and "Billie” On Aging. She drove for F.I.S.H.. to Basking Ridge. Jody and Richard Nelson ol New Born in New York City, he lived in Surviving arc his wile ol 6.7 years. Anderson, she graduated from was a docent for the Eastham His­ A graduate of Bloomfield High Providence, and 11 grandchildren Westfield for 44 years. Margaret Dittmann Brigham, and a Johnson City High School. She at­ torical Society and coordinated the School, he worked lor Westinghouse Lira. Scott and David King; William Mr. Brigham had been employed daughter, Elizabeth J. Brigham of tended Russell Sage College in Troy, Thursday L.O.C.A.L. dinners at the before joining the Army Air Corps in R. Hedden. 3rd; Jennifer, Lauren and for I.i years as an accountant with Westfield. Kimberly I ledden; Richard. Sarah and Exxon Corporation in the Bayway A memorial service will be held at I N.Y. and graduated Rutgers Univer­ Orleans Methodist Church. 1942. Stationed in l.avenham, l.n She leaves behind her husband, Julia Nelson, and Katie Mei Hedden. section of Elizabeth and New York pan. today, Thursday, November 13, at sity in New Brunswick. gland, he served as a B 17 pilot. Samuel E. Purdy: two daughters. Hying 35 missions over Germany. I le will be missed but never forgotten. City, retiring in 1977. Earlier, he the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Brttad She lived in Manhattan. N.Y.. was an administrative assistant for many Cristin and Alison Ferrie ol He was awarded the Distinguished A memorial service will be held at worked for Public Service Electric Street in Westfield, to he followed by years, then moved to Hoboken and Hoboken, and a cousin. Richard flying Cross, the Air Medal with I I a.m. on Saturday, November 15. and Gas in Elizabeth for six years. burial of eremains at Graceland Memo­ later to Westfield to raise her two Herzog. Four Oak Leaf Clusters and the Lu at The Presbyterian C hurch in A United StatesArmy veteranofWorld rial Park in Kenilworth. Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, War II. he served in the Pacific Theater in November 13, 2003 daughters, Cristin and Alison. A Requiem Liturgy will be cel­ ropean-African-Middle Hastern Ser­ ebrated at The Church of The T rans- Westfield. In 1994. she married Samuel E. vice Medal. figuration. Community of Jesus. He joined United Airlines in 1945. In lieu of flowers, donations in his Rose Pelligrino, 80, Alcoa Inspector; Purdy and soon moved to Eastham, name may be made to the Basking Cape Cod. Muss., where she had Rock Harbor Road. Orleans. Mass, starting as a DC-3 pilot, and retired tomorrow. Friday, November 14. at as a 747 captain in 1981 after a 36- Ridge Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 326. Also Worked For Sears and Roebuck summered each year as a child. Mrs. Purdy loved nature, rock collecting, I p.m. A memorial service will be year career. He was active as a volun­ Basking Ridge 07920 or to the Over­ look Hospital Auxiliary, 99 Beauvoir Rose Pelligrino, 80, of Toms River DeGrezia and Mary Santoro; a beaches, birds and dogs, cooking, held at The Church of The Holy teer at Overlook Hospital and the Spirit. Monument Road. Orleans. American Legion chapter in Avenue. Summit 07001. died on Tuesday, November 4. at brother, Michael Petrozziello, and decorating, knitting, crafts, (lowers November 13. 2003 Toms River Community Hospital in four grandchildren. and thrift shops. Mass, at a later date, Westfield. November 13, 2003 Toms River. Funeral services were held on Sat­ She was a member of The Church PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Born and raised in Garwood, she had urday. November 8, at the Dooley TOWN OF WESTFIELD lived in Scotch Plains for 26 years Funeral Home, 2 IS North Avenue in Cranford. Interment followed at Arthur V. Bennettson, Jr., 76, Career NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR before relocating to Toms River in 1979. NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Mrs. Pelligrino had been an inspec­ Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. November 13, 2003 Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town of tor for Alcoa, Inc. in Garwood for l() Included Time With Bell Labs, AT&T years. She then worked for the Sears Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 11 th day of December, Gertrude Davis, 90 Arthur V. Bennettson. Jr.. 76. of and Ann Humiston of Londonderry, 2003 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, and Roebuck Company in Watchung Gertrude Davis, 90, of Chatham, Va. Boca Raton, Fla. died on Tuesday. Vt.; a son, Arthur Bennettson o f New New Jersey, at ten o'clock in the morning, the following described lands: for 16 years, retiring in 1981. The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against that died on Friday, October 31, at the Gretna November 4, al his home. York City; three brothers, Raymond Surviving arc her husband, Philip same on the 11 th day of December, 2003 together with interest and cost of sale, exclusive Health Care Center in Gretna, Va. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had Bennettson, Donald Bennettson and Pelligrino; two sons, Anthony however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2003. Born in King and Queen County, lived in Westfield for 25 years prior Herbert Bennettson; a sister. Peggy The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to Pelligrino and Gary Pelligrino; three Va., she had lived in Westfield and to moving to Boca Raton. Gazel; 12 grandchildren and two redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent (18%) sisters, Filomena Cirigliano, Emily per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before conclusion Seoteh Plains prior to moving to Beginning as a professional engi­ great-grandchildren. of the sale or the property will be resold. PUBLIC NOTICE Chatham in the mid-1970s. neer with New York Telephone and A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck oft She was predeceased by her hus­ Telegraph, Mr. Bcnnettson's career Saturday, November 8, at Saint Joan and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY band, George Nelson Davis; a daugh­ the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. CHANCERY DIVISION spanned 35 years and included time of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton. The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of UNION COUNTY ter, Nancy A. Ford, and siblings Robert at Bell Labs and AT&T. The Babione Funeral Home. East Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey. 1937, and amendments thereto. DOCKET NO. F-6704-02 Minor, Edward Minor, Reginald Mi­ After his retirement from Bell Chapel, of Boca Raton w as in charge At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on the File No. 6426-02 nor, El la Mi nor, I vory M i nor and Wi n n ic Companies in 1984. he consulted for of the arrangements. property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified check or NOTICE TO REDEEM Muse. Horizon Bank and Sacred Heart Ca­ Memorial donations may he made Surviving are three sons, Joseph H. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N. J.S. A. IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE thedral in Newark. to Hospice By The Sea Care Center, 58 10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N J.S.A. 58 10A-1 et seq.) and the CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF Davis, Sr. and Gerald N. Davis, both ol A member and Past President of 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road. Boca Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is VS. THOMAS E. SHANKLE, Chatham. Va. and George D. Davis of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Raton, Fla. 33486. precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND Scotch Plains; two daughters, Jo Ann November 13, 2003 Mr. Bennettson also held the honor­ in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site PERSONAL REPRESENTA­ Davis and Lorraine M. Davis ol The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including TIVES ANDTHEIRORANYOF ary distinction of a Fourth Degree Plainfield; a brother, Thomas Minor of the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due thereon THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Knight of Columbus and served as DEATH NOTICE Petersburg, Va.; 14 grandchildren and respectively on the 11 th day of December, 2003, exclusive of the lien forthe year 2003 are RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER­ the group's financial secretary. as listed below: EST; ET ALS 23 great-grandchildren. Lily Hersh Rowe, 75 Susan Noon Funeral services took place on Thurs­ He was a member of and served as Collector of Taxes TO: THOMAS E. SHANKLE, HIS HEIRS, a Eucharistic Minister for the Holy Lily Hersh Rowe. 75. of West Westfield, New Jersey DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE­ day, November 6, at the Miller Funeral Windsor died on Thursday, Novem­ SENTATIVES AND THEIR OR ANY OF Home in Gretna, Va. Interment lol- Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Amount Due ber 6, at home. Location of Block THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE lowcd al the Davis Family Cemetery in Westfield. Property Address Owner & Lot Dec. 11,2003 AND INTEREST; ANGELINA M. CHAM­ Mr. Bennettson received his Born and raised in Elizabeth, where BERS, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND Chatham, Va. she graduated from Baltin High 1. 955 Lawrence Avenue WISSEL, Conrad J. 304/17 $10,277.05 ______November 13. 2003 ______PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND bachelor’s degree in electrical engi­ KANIA, Joseph & Suzanne 402/10 $ 6,379.57 School, she was the daughter of the 2. 1170 Lawrence Avenue THEIROR ANY OFTHEIR SUCCESSORS PUBLIC NOTICE neering from Pratt Institute and at­ 3. 405 Quantuck Lane HOLZER, Eric 403/19 $ 1,544.89 late Edith and Robert Hersh. and 6,694.05 IN RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST; tended West Point Military Academy. 4 760 Prospect Street RAPUANO, Samuel & Jo Ann 603/43 $ TOWN OF WESTFIELD sister of the late Austin Hersh. She 6 . 754 Belvidere Avenue SCHWINN, Alice-Est of 1302/7 $ 3,672.68 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order lie served as a Sergeant in the 7. 11 Stanley Oval INGRAM, Richard C. 2302/21 $10,937.50 made on October 30, 2003, the Superior TAKE NOTICE pursuant to NJAC 13:2- United States Army Air Corps during was married to the late Bernard Rowe 8 . 110 Nelson Place HORNUNG, Paul 2503/5 $ 6,705.57 Court Fixed December 19, 2003 between 2.15 that on November 13, 2003 a change World War II. for 49 years. 9. 445 Downer Street JOHNSON, Vanessa 2512/2 $ 3,528.35 the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and occurred in the ownership of Parikhs Corp. She lived in Westfield for 40 years 159.88 Plenary Retail Distribution License Num- He was predeceased by a son, 10. 440 West Broad Street CENTENNIAL LODGE «400 2512/27 $ four o'clock in the afternoon, prevailing time, before moving to West Windsor three 11 444 West Broad Street CENTENNIAL LODGE 2512/28 $ 6.006.31 at the office of the T ax Collector of the CITY ber-2020-44-018-009, Town of Westfield Michael Bennettson, and his son-in- **12. 428 Palsted Avenue BUTDD, Donald M. 2607/27 $ 6,563.17 OF PLAINFIELD, located at 515 Watchung for premises located at 781 Central Avenue, law, Gary Palumbo. years ago. 14 529 Downer Street BARBATO, Luigi & Maria 2708/15 $ 4,568.85 Ave., Plainfield, New Jersey 07061, as Westfield, New Jersey 07090 resulting in Surviving are his wife of 49 years, A 1950 graduate of Bucknell Uni­ RHODES, Carol 2709/21 $ 7.737.21 the following persons acquiring one percent 15. 642 West Broad Street the time and place when and where you may Mary Ann Bennettson; four daugh­ versity. Mrs. Rowe taught in the 16 429 West Broad Street CENTENNIAL LODGE 2901/26 $ 1,750.85 pay to the plaintiff the amount so found due or more of the ownership thereof: 3408/32 $ 5,571.98 Elizabeth school district for 25 years, 19. 525 Chestnut Street South HELFENSTEIN, George for principal and interest on its certificate of SHAUNAT PARIKH ters, Kathy Fitzpatrick of Westfield, 4003/22 1,493.73 lit both the elementary and second-! 21 625 Ripley Place CALQORA, Frank & Gloria $ tax sale astollows: 10 Wright Street Mary AI ice Kitnkel of Wi liter Spri ngs, 4004/32 993 12 22.: 251 Windsor Avenue RICHARDSON. Gary $ LOT 1 BLOCK 132 on the tax duplicate of Edison, New Jersey 08820 Fla., Jane Armstrong of Albany, N.Y.* 1 ary levels. 4604/2 $ 9,071 06 24 1010 Seward Avenue ISBRECHT. Richard W the CITY OF PLAINFIELD. Total amount (25% owner) Since her retirement, she taught SILVERSTEIN, Harold 5012/11 $ 2.009.21 25. 309 Belmar Place required to redeem is $18,653.72, together English as a Second Language, and 26. 2 Cottage Place CARLONE, Frank J. 5110/12 $ 603.03 with interest from June 24,2003 and costs. PARAG PARIKH ______PUBLIC NOTICE______And that unless, at the same time and 10 Wright Street volunteered with the Friends of the ** PRIOR LIEN Edison, New Jersey 08820 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 4 T - 11/13, 11/20. 11/27 & 12/4/03, The Leader Fee. $403.92 place, you or one of you redeem by paying International Center at Princeton the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, (25% owner) NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regular University. In the Westfield area, she then you, and each of you shall be debarred JITESH PARIKH meeting of the Township Council of the initiated a program to procure com­ and foreclosed of and from all right and Township of Scotch Plains, held on Wednes­ 10 Wright Street puters for use by nursing home resi­ equity of redemption of, in and to the lands Edison, New Jersey 08820 day, November 12,2003 the following ordi­ and premises above set out and described (25% owner) nances entitled: dents, and to train the residents on in the complaint and every part thereof, and using the Internet. PANKAJ PARIKH AN ORDINANCE AMENDING that the plaintiff be vested with an absolute She is survived hy two daughters, Caught in the and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee 10 Wright Street TO C H A P T E R 7 O F THE simple in said lands and premises. Edison, New Jersey 08820 TOWNSHIP ORDINANCES TO Lois Rowe Fishman of Princeton Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, (25% owner) CREATE SECTION 7-21 EN­ Junction and Janice Blinder of TITLED "PARKING WITHIN redemption shall be permitted up until the Any information concerning the qualifica­ Durham, N, C.. and hy four grand­ Medicaid confusion ? MARKED SPACES ONLY" entry of final judgment including the whole of tions of the above current stockholders children. Daniel and Michael of the last date upon which judgment is en­ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND should be communicated in writing to the Princeton Junction, and Andrew and tered. clerk: ORDINANCE NO. 99-17 Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. ADOPTED JULY 13,1999 ES­ Deborah of Durham, N.C. Forethoughf funeral planning Attorney for Plaintiff Attn: Bernard A. Heeney TABLISHING SALARIES AND Town of Westfield The funeral service was held Fri­ CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. WAGES FOR CERTAIN MU­ day, November 7, at the Higgins and One Gatehall Drive 425 East Broad Street NICIPAL EMPLOYEES can help. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home in 1 T - 11/13/03, The Leader Fee: $53.55 1 T - 11/13/03, The Leader Fee: $32.64 were duly adopted on second and final Westfield. reading. Memorial donations may be made PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Find out how Barbara Riepe to Jewish Family Services, 655 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Township Clerk Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth 07208. TOWN OF WESTFIELD 1 T - 11/13/03, The Times Fee: $22.44 November 13, 2003 by calling... 425 EAST BROAD STREET WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY ______PUBLIC NOTICE______PUBLIC NOTICE November 5, 2003 TOW N OF WESTFIELD meet requirements. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE PLANNING BOARD Section 17.04 of the Land Use Ordinance. Parking spaces are required to have dimen­ That Temple Emanu-EI has made application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the The Westfield Planning Board will meet FUNERAL Town of Westfield seeking preliminary and final site plan approval and related variances for on December 1,2003 in Council Chambers sions of nine (9) feet by twenty (20) feet the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a parking lot and related in the Westfield Municipal Building, Existing parking spaces do not meet these DIRECTORS dimensional requirements improvements forthe existing temple. The properties involved in this application are located Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear Since 1897- at 750,752 and 756 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey and are identified as Block and consider the following application: Section 11.21E10 of the Land Use Ordi­ 3501, Lots 9, 10 and 11 on the official tax maps of the Town of Westfield. The property is nance. Maximum coverage by buildings 555 Westfield Avenue, L.P . 555 and above grade structures without deck located in the RS-12 zone district. Westfield Avenue, Block 3003, Lot 39, Ap­ shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent or • WILLIAM A. DOYLE'PAULETTECRABIEL HAULER The application includes a request for relief from several requirements of the Westfield plicant seeking preliminary and final site 3600 square feet. Proposed is twenty-one plan approval with variances. Applicant • DAI.ESCHOUSTRA • USA LORICCO SHARP Land Use Ordinance, as follows: (21%) percent and approximately 4000 proposes to make interior alterations and square feet. 1 Maximum coverage by Improvements. 18.08D requires that the coverage by renovations to existing dental office and Executive Administrator- William A. Doyle improvements not exceed 50% of the lot area. The proposed coverage by all Section 11.21E9 of the Land Use Ordi­ office previously used by an accountant to nance. Maximum floor area ratio permitted improvement is approximately 70% of the lot area. WESTFIELD: 3 IREastBroad St..William A. Doylc,Mgr.*233-0l43 accommodate existing pediatnc dental prac­ is twenty-five (25%) percent (4781 square CRAN FORD: 12 Springfield Ave.. Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. *2764)092 2. Minimum number of parking spaces. 17.02C.3.a requires that houses of worship tice and to construct exterior lift to serve feet). Proposed floor area ratio is thirty-five provide off-street parking at the rate of one space for each 3 fixed seats, or tor each special needs patients Applicant seeks (35%) percent (6745 square feet) 90 square feet of floor area, that could reasonably be in use at one time in the vanances from the following: Section 11.21E11 of the Land Use Ordi­ foreseeable future, as determined by the Board. Although information has not been List of Existing Nonconforming Zon­ nance. The maximum coverage by improve­ provided concerning the number of fixed seats in use at one time, the zoning schedule ing Conditions ments shall not exceed forty (40%) percent on the plans indicates that based upon floor area requirements. 330 spaces are Section 17.02 of the Land Use Ordinance. or 7200 square feet. Proposed coverage is required. Only 170 spaces are proposed. Ordinance requires minimum of 35 parking seventy-two (72%) and 13,994 square feet spaces. Proposed are 18 parking spaces. List of New C.40:55D-70 c Variances Dooley Funeral Service, Inc/ 3. Access to parking spaces. 17.05 requires that access aisles be provided adjacent Section 17.03B4 of the Land Use Ordi­ to parting spaces and that such arstes be unobstructed at fcmee Seven parking Requested nance. Parking areas are only permitted in Section 17.02 of the Land Use Ordinance. spaces, to be used by employees, are proposed in a “stacked" arrangement in the the rear yard. Existing parking is in the side Caring & Courteous Service to the southwest corner of the property. whereby other parked cars wilt block access to such Ordinance requires a minimum of thirty-five and roar yards (35) spaces Eighteen (18) spaces are spaces. Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Section 17 03C3 of the Land Use Ordi­ proposed. 4 Maximum illumination level at property line. 17.10C prohibits illumination from nance. Parking areas and driveways shall Section 11.21E 10 of the Land Use Ordi­ parking areas that exceeds 0.3 footcandle, measured at the abutting residential be set back at least ten (10) feet from any nance. Maximum coverage by buildings property line. The proposed parking area lighting results in an illumination level of is abutting property located in residential zone and above grade structures without deck approximately 0.8 footcandle at the rear lot line of adjacent Lot 8. Existing rear yard setback for parking is shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent or 4.38 feet W estfield 5. Minimum height of screen plantings. 17.11B and 10.20D 3 require that screen 3600 square feet Proposed is twenty-one Section 17.03C5 of the Land Use Ordi­ (21%) percent and approximately 4000 556 Westfield Avenue plantings be at least 5 feet high at the time of installation Most of the proposed screen nance Parking areas shall be setback at plants are only 2 to 2 feet high square feet 233-0255 least two (2) feet from the property line Section 11.21E9 of the Land Use Ordi­ 6. Pedestrian access. 1 /. 12 requires that paved pedestnan walkways be provided as Existing parking is setback .29 feet. nance Maximum floor area ratio permitted John L. Dooley necessary to insure safe pedestrian circulation throughout parking areas and into Section 17.05C of the Land Use Ordi­ is twenty-five (25%) percent (4781 square buildings entrances No pedestnan walks are proposed to serve the new parking area nance Access aisle width is required to be feet) Proposed floor area ratio is thirty-five Manaaer thirty-tive (35) feet Existing aisle width is (.95%) percent ifi745 *rn >mrr> W *t> 7. Lwvkiny Miaiiiiuie Cvsvtri* attu iiliwt 10.CSC iwvjiiMwS that TT.ar.hCtCC 2C.CS eight (8) feet M3 License #4100 tmO elfiV wtiS ^1* Section 11.21E 11 of the Land Use Ordi­ nance The maximum coverage by all im­ 8 Yard location of shed. 13 02B 1 requires that sheds be located only in the rear yard. All parking and loading areas and all drive­ provements shall not exceed forty (40%) The existing shed is proposed to be relocated in the side yard of the temple property ways shall be curbed with granite block percent or 7200 square feet Proposed is curbing Existing curbing does not meet seventy-two (72%) and 13.794 square feet The applicant also seeks approval of any and all other relief not indicated above that may this requirement It has no curbing on the be determined necessary during the course of the public hearings Public healings have perimeter Vanances. waivers or exceptions from been ordered have commenced and will continue on November 20,2003 and December Section 17 08 of the Land Use Ordinance certain site plan details or relief from require­ 4, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. m the Council Meeting Room of the Town Hall, located at 425 East All spaces within any parking or loading area ments may be sought as appropnate Cran ford Broad Street. Westfield. New Jersey, at which time you may appear and participate in the shall be ctearty marked and maintained to Plans and application are on file in the 218 North Avenue hearing in accordance with the rules of the Board If the matter is not concluded on that date show the arrangement of spaces within said Office of the Town Engineer. 959 North additional public heanng dates may be ordered and scheduled This notice is sent to you parking and loading areas by lines painted Avenue West. Westfield New Jersey and 276-0255 on behalf of the applicant by order of the Board on the pavement All of existing parking is may be seen Monday through Friday 8 30 Information, maps, plans and the application are available for your inspection in the Public not so striped a m. to 4:30 p.m. Charles V Dooley Works Building 959 North Avenue West Westfield, New Jersey and may be reviewed Section 17 0 9 of the Land Use Ordinance Arthur P Attenasio Esquire Monday through Friday. 8:30 a m. to 4:00 p m Provision shall be made for adequate drain­ Attorney for the Applicant 555 Manager age facilities tor all parking and loading Westfield Avenue L P NJ License f* 3703 Lindabury. McCormick A Estabrook areas and other paved areas Existing par* Buttermore and Attenaso 53 Cardinal Drive. P.O. Box 2369 mg has no on-site drainage facilities 445 East Broad Street. P.O Box 2189 Westfield. NJ 07091 Section 17 10 of tfie Land Use Ordnance Westfield New Jersey 07091-2189 Tei (908) 233-6800 iihjmmahon for park mg and loading areas is (908)232-0292 Attorneys for Applicant. Tempts Cman«h€i required Existing iHummation does not 1 T- 11 1303 TheLf >der Fee $124 55 \Z_ t T t i 13-03 The Leader______Fee $113 22

♦ 4. Thursday, November 13, 2003 I’age 11 A W atciiung C ommunications, Inc. Pubijcation (Dir HU'iitfirlii HeiuVr and The Scotch Plains - Fanwood 11MKS Scotch Plains Pec/cation Events {f More Letters to the Editor j Maracas Cuentos: Interactive par- Bethlehem Trip: The Scotch Plains ent/child program based on children’s Recreation Department and the Com­ books, creative learning tools and munity School of Scotch Plains are Councilman-Elect Foerst Thanks songs in Spanish. Four-week program sponsoring this trip jointly. It is lor Pre-K early elementary students. scheduled for Saturday, December A $75 per person fee includes all 13. and w ill depart from the Admin­ Voters, Supporters in Fourth Ward materials. Monday s. November 17 to istrative Offices of the Board of Edu­ Since announcing my candidacy tot raee and lor her dedication to the I’own December 8. from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. or cation at 10 a.m. and will return ol Westfield through hei public service Tuesdays. November 18 to December approximately at 9 p.m. This holi­ Town Council in April 2003. 1 have worked tireless!) to meet the residents oxer the Iasi 15 years 9. from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Classes day tour w ill take attendees through of the Fourth Ward and gain a full under­ 1 look forward to working with the will be held at the Towne House. Lehigh Valley. Pa. They will visit standing of your concerns and ideas mayor and the members o! the town Youth Basketball leagues (3rd-Sth) the Moravian Put/, which will also council, both Republican and Democrat, This is a separate instructional provide time to stroll through Main Thank you for recognizing my commit­ ment to you and for giving me the oppor­ toward curbing oxerdexelopmeni. pro league for boys and girls. The leagues Street in Bethlehem. Next, they will tecling our children from the dangers ot will be determined by the registra­ visit the Moravian Settlement Grave­ tunity to represent you on the lown coun­ cil. \1y enthusiasm, commitment and traffic, bringing belter recication tacili tions. No requests for team place­ yard. A full course family-style din­ lies to all our residents and continuing ment will be honored. Games and ner will follow at an area restaurant. hard work will continue throughout my term as vour councilman. I accept (Ins the council’s commitment lo fiscal re­ practices will be scheduled in town­ The evening will conclude with a k : . JLk..... -M i responsibililN with pride and 1 am grate sponsibility ship school facilities. Volunteer night light tour of Bethlehem. Fee is Ft...New Westfield Memorial Library Director Phil Israel, WARM WFLCON ful for your confidence in my abilities to 1 encourage the residents ot the Fourth coaches needed. Fee is $40 per per­ $55 per person and must be regis­ greeted patrons and joined library trustees and others second from right serve the residents of the Fourth Ward. Ward and all ol Westfield lo contact me son. The department is seeking offi­ tered by Friday. November 28. Reg­ during the library’ recent open house. Also pictured, left to right, are: trustee with your thoughts and concot ns by phone cials for the season. If interested, ister at the Scotch Plains Recreation The campaign was a collaborate c Jay Hershey; librn r\ patrons Hritta and Ben Crecnc of Westfield: Trustee effort, and I want to express my sincere at p)08) 2*3 3840 or \ia e mail to please call Allison at (908) 322-6700. Office or in Room 113 of the Munici­ Bettye Bureau, and trustee and Town Council member Peter Kchuussc. gratitude to my family. my friends and 4thw aide"' iamesmfoersi.net. extension no. 222. pal Building. my Fourth Ward neighbors lot all their James M. Foerst help and support. Also. 1 thank my oppo Fourth Ward Councilman Fleet ss. nent. Susan Jacobson, lor a hard (ought Local Author to Appear Talking iSiusinem The Enrichment Center To At Scotch Plains Library On The Side Offers Clients Offer Free Saturday Classes SCOTCH PLAINS - Gwyn English can dream catcher that starts an imagi­ WFS FI IFLD The Fnriehment Parents may also go lo Nielsen, a Scotch Plains resident, will native story. The tale contains lessons Center, a full service tutoring and \w\\\ .TheI iinehmenK’enier.com to appear at the Scotch Plains Public Li­ about self-esteem and identity. A Variety of Spa Services enrichment company, is located at learn more about The Fnriehment brary on Wednesday, November 19. at No registration is necessary for the 424 Central Avenue in Westfield and Center. 4p.m. to helpcelebrateChildren's Book program and attendance is free. The IU LAI R! NS. PASS shiatsu and reflexology to lymphatic 161 Washington Valley Road, Suite Week with a special reading and sign­ library is located at 1927 Bartle Av­ Si* i-mII\ HVifrrn t,phy, we will be changing Stirling, NJ hoarding facility, l ook • are professional in appearance. Township Clerk Our Veterinarians in Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 .... name, and expanding, and lor details about our services in our "Our job will not end 'til the last dish is clean!" -d fe * . v Fee: $15.30 1 T - 11/13/03, The Times Fee: $38.76 New Providence: rnhancing our staff and services. upcoming newsletters Please call Lee Barteaux. DVM O u t lew name, the Westfield for more information. Stacey Coriarello. VMD Veterin y Group & Wellness —Richard W Main. DVM Gregory Voronin. DVM Mrdiral Director ( ientcr. better defines our preven 908-2?T5596 & s Melinda Waskow, VMD MUSIC TOGETHER ve approach to complete animal 56? Springfield Ave 1 33 Gales Drive Susannah Thompson, DVM are. 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Census.Voter turnout for District 20 is consistently the lowest in the state. 18,887 (64% of Pop.) 4,677 (65% of Pop.) District 21. comprised of Berkeley Heights. Registered Voters 258,484 (48.7% of Pop.) Chatham. Cranford. Garwood. Harding Township, Long Hill. Madison. Millbum. Mountainside. New Pros idence. Roselle Park. 79,921 (15.1% of Pop.) 7,235 (24.4% of Pop.) 2,465 (34.4% of Pop.) Springfield. Summit. Warren. Watchung and Actual Voters Westfield, is an affluent district boasting the (30.9 % of Reg.) (38% of Reg.) (53% of Reg.) highest percentage of college graduates. It leads all districts in personal income and the value of its real estate property per capita District 21 ranks second in the state for voter DISTRICT STATISTICS turnout in the 2001 election In District 22. Democrats hold a two to one advantage over Republicans in the percentage District 20 District 21 District 22 of registered vc iters I he district includesC lark. Dune lien. Fan wood. Green Brook. Linden. 215,342 207,037 Middlesex. North Plainfield. Plainfield. Population 203,922 Rahway. Scotch Plains and W infield. Accord­ ing to the 2000 I S Census, approximately a quarter of the population is African-American Eligible Voters (Not available) (Not available) (Not available) and I 5% is Hispanic Plainfiled has the largest population w uh 47.K2V residents, followed by Linden (30.3001. Rahway (26.500); and Scotch 133,592 (62% of Pop.) 102,164 (49.3%of Pop.) Plains (22.732). Registered Voters 83,641 (41% of Pop.) According to J>ee Moore ol the New Jersey Division of Flections, they do not track the number of eligible voters m the stale. He told The 19,300 (9.5% of Pop.) 46,446 (21.6% of Pop.) (14.4 %of Pop.) Westfield ladder that it is too difficult to track Actual Voters due to people in jail, illegal immigrants and (23% of Reg.) (35% of Reg.) (29.2% of Reg.) foreign nationals. The 2000 l S Census Data show s that 75 percent ol New Jersey residents Information Based on 2000 U.S. Census; www.state.nj.us/lps/elections;http://ea8leton.rut8ers.edu ure IN years old or older ihe legal age for voting. M j] Kennedy Ctr. to Present Work IK u NVESTFIELD FIRE BLOTTER C l By Mountainside Composer MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • Rahway Avenue I iiknown odoi M( )l VI AIN SIDE "Francesca ers w ere asked to create a short encore • Boynton Avenue Medical emei in neighborhood da Bimini." an orchestral work by piece to lx* played at the end of an j-'cncy • I vast Broad Slreel hire alarm mat Mountainside resident Dr John already-programmed NSO concert • I asi Mioad Slreel Malicious lalsc limclioii Sicliel. will debut at the John I Dr Sic hei was assigned to write • North Avenue. Wesl Vehicle Irak alaiin Kennedy Center for the Arts in Wash the encore for an all-Tchaikovsky mg gasoline I I I NDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ington. DC by the National Sym­ program. which included • I 11si Street Fur alarm malliiiu phony Orchestra (NSO). Leonard Tchaikovsky’s tone poem. lion Slatkin. Conductor. "Francesca da Bimini." “Francesca Westfield HOE *I • New l*i i>v idem e Road in The performances will lx* held on da Bimini " It recasts Tchaikovsky’s Mountainside I ire alarm mallunc Thursday. December 4. at 7 p in . music in Calypso form, and was con ...... CONTINUED FROM PAGE l ...... lion. Friday. December 5. at I p in. and ceived as a humorous homage to tlx* days in that month are nol eoiulu • Prospect Slreel Pin* alarm sei oil eive lo learning on the elementary Saturday. December 6. at 8 p m Russian master. accidentally. Dr Sichel is currently composer in- level. Dr. Sichel’s piece was commis­ • Tremonl Avenue I uelighleis ex residence with the New Philharmonic Board members debated ovei liicaleil a man who became entangled sioned by the NSO by the John and June Hcchingcr Foundation as part of of New Jersey, which has premiered what week spring break should lake in a rolo Idler machine a program to encourage emerging several of his works, including, most place. According In the tentative WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 composers. Commissioned compos recently, "Concerto Mystico II" calenilar that was presented to the • ( cnlial Avenue ( Mor ol sewer gas. RACING FOR A Cl RE...Members of the Westfield High School SMAC board, that break will take place • I awreiiie Avenue Ine alarm set (Student Movement Against Cancer) participated in the 10th Annual Susan liom April l to April K. which re oil aniilenlally Konien New Jersey Race for the Cure in Princeton on October 19. SMAC moves ii trom the Faster holiday In • Wesl Bioad Slreel Auto accident members joined more than 18,000 others by walking or running the course. the past, lamilies have indicated wild Hind spills SMAC is a student organization dedicated to raising awareness, support and Mountainside Council Names that they would like to use the Mon • Mountain Avenue House lock funds for those affected by cancer. out day follow ing Taster as a trawling • I anibiTls Mill Road ( hlorof sewer Street After Vietnam MIA day gas Junior Optimist ( luh I he board approved Ihe proposed • (loll I ilge Ine m a eompulei CONTINUED FROU PAGE I ..... — — Emergency Evacuation policy on momiei Begins Toy Drive was approximately $17 million worth will retire after 21 years of service to second leading, which means dial n • ( operlliwaile Place ( )iloi ol smoke WFSIFIFI D The Junior Op of new construction underway, w Inch the borough Mayor Viglianti stated is now official district policy. New in die neighborhood tmust ( hib of Westfield w ill begin will be completed within the bor­ that Mr Kolk's inspector’s license is I III RSI)A\ . SEPTEMBER 11 MONDAY, NON EMBER 3 collecting toys at the elementary. valid until January 31. 2004. and policies presented lo the hoard al • A Nottingham Place resident re ough in upcoming months. These • <'lark Slreel Medical emergency mitliJIc a mi high schools in town, noted that a replacement will have to this meeting included the district's • I tori Slreel Medical emergency ported that her pumpkin was smashed projects include five new houses on handling ol pupils or stallWith HIV/ Friday, September 12 and eggs w ere thrown at Ihe driver’s side stuns today. November 20 and ends New Providence Road, six on and K* installed before then. AIDS; reporting violence and van • Mountain Avenue Fire alarm of hei car while it was parked in hei on Wednesday. December 10 as behind Woodland Avenue, nine on Finally. Councilman Paul dalism. and hate crimes and bias malhinciion. drivew av part of the organization s annual Mill Lane anil three slotted for Mary Mirabelli asked fellow councilmen. incidents in schools. • Rahway Avenue Assisi citizen I I I SD NY, NON EMBER 4 Holiday Toy Drive. Ellen Lane. as well as the mayor, if they knew • Andrew .1 Kuplc. 24, ol ( ranlord These policies, along with olh • Rahway Avenue Ila/anlous con The toys will be donated to This, the mayor noted, will bring whether any Mountainside mspec dilion. was arrested all Imei Street and I cnox Children’s Specialized Hospital ci s. arc all contained in the "()pera Avenue lie was charged with posses the borough a rough estimate of tors had visited the Beechwood • North Avenue. West Firefighters h i Mountainside. lions" section of board policy All $200,000 in taxes, but that the money School recently. extinguished a burning pile ol trash in an sion of suspected heroin, possession Donations of any new toys may were approved on first reading. The of suspected marijuana with intent lo probably won’t be seen until the He slated that he read in a newspa­ allev way. be dropped offat any of the schools policies will be voted on again in S YU RDM , SEPTEMBER 13 distribute, possession ol less than 50 per article that the school needed a m Westfield 2005 budget year. one month, al which lime they. too. • Watchung l ork Lire alarm mal grams of suspected marijuana, pos In other business, it w as announced Certificate o f Occupancy in Decem­ session of drug paraphernalia and The Junior Optimist Club is are expected to become district function. that a second reading regarding Or­ ber if. m fact, doors will open in • North Avenue. West I irelighters possession of a hypodermic syringe open to all Westfield High School January. policy extinguished a burning pile of trash in an lie was released after posting $1,000 students and is involved in com­ dinance 1062. which is an ordinance Superintendent Foley expressed allev wav hail munity service projects, such as to fix salary ranges, would take place Councilman Mirabelli asked that aggravation with the computer dil H R I I At IS: SATl RDAY, NON IM BI R 8 haunted house and drug aware­ at the council’s Tuesday. November members of the council write to the liculties being experienced at the • ll your ever trapped in a lire, • l ynlhia Thomas. 43. of NYeslfit*Id ness week. 25 meeting. Board of Education, asking to have district's two intermediate schools, alw ay s crawl on y our hands and knees was arrested at Fast Broad and Flm Mountainside Council members the borough’s plumbing, electrical, 11 is cooler, easier lo breathe and easier Streets and charged with shoplifting fire and building inspectors come to saying the situation "has become meat \ alued at $2 t from an Flm Street approved the ordinance regarding to see closer to the floor. If you come the school to "point out any poten­ increasingly frustrating." lo a closed door, always feel the hack store, as well as with possession of Megan Brown Earns salary ranges for certain municipal I he mobile computer labs m the of your hand before opening il If >l is less than 50 grams of suspected mari­ employees on first reading at their tial problems" before the Certifi­ schools hav e performed vv itli marked very hot do not open il. the fire may he juana. She was released on her own Dean's List Recognition October meeting. The ordinance is cate of Occupancy Inspection is inconsistencies, possibly because of right outside the door. recognizance W ESTHKl .1) -Loyola College in said to assign Kith a minimum range given. tlie implementation ol a new oper • If you see a dow tied wire, low hang • Lauren Briggs, Ov. of Denvillc Baltimore. Md. announced that and place a cap on the salaries of Mayor Viglianti echoed the senti- .umg system mg wm*. or a tree and or tree branch was arrested and charged with shop merits of Mr Mirabelli. stating, "let’s lifting merchandise worth $403 from Megan Brow n of Westfield achieved more than 75 borough employees. leaning or hanging on a w in* regardless get our inspectors out there to help In .m effort to curtail any further of weather the wire is power, phone, or a store on Fast Broad Street. She Dean’s 1 .ist distinction for the spring The resolution notes that the sal­ malfunctions, the district has hired cable you should call the fire department was released on her own recogni­ 2003 semester. ary paid to each office or position for get the certificate, instead of panick­ a consultant from the New Jersey i ight aw ay Nev or touch a downed or low zance A junior at Loyola. Megan is study­ the calendar > car 2003 as established ing at the 11th hour, wondering if we Institute ol technology to conduct hanging wire, these wires can he enoi • Ahrnhm Baldwin. IS. of Newark ing elementary and special educa­ by the resolution should be retroac­ are ready for the inspection " a study of the K K computer sys gi/edeven if they are nol arching. Phone was arrested and charged with shoplift­ tion. She is the daughter of Barbara tive to January 1. 2003. The next Mountainside Council ing video games worth $20 from a store tents ami make recommendations and cable wires can also become oner In other business, it was announced meeting is scheduled for Monday. on Elm Street. He was released on his Mahoney Brown of Westfield and on how they can be improved. gi/.ed if they come in contact with a November 24. at 8 p.m. power wire. own recognizance Duane Brow n of Bridgewater. that Building Inspector Harry Kolk

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H> DAMDB. i'OKRIN the top-seeded Raiders. I -t). to claim habit, prior to the game. Raider Co the I ’nion Counts Championship at Captain Ryan Bre/mtsks huddled Three turned out to be a charm for Williams Field in F.ii/abcth on No­ the team together and requested. the Linden High School boys soccer vember 9 "Let's don't come out flat!" team After losing twice. 4-1. and 3- In several games, earlier in the The Raiders mas not base been as 1. to No. 3-ranked Scotch Plains- season, the 211-2-1 Raiders seemed flat as in previous games, but the Fanwood. the second-seeded Tigers to come out flat in the first hall charged up 11 o l figers got the got a first half goal from their go to before getting then rhythm in the jump and carried the action to the man. Aw al Mohammed, and toppled second half Hoping to break that Raiders' defense most of the first halt Raider freshman goalie Bi s an Meredith, ssho has recorded 14 shut outs this season, made tsso spectacu­ lar sases within the first It) minutes . David B. Corbin tor The W ettlleld Leader and The Timet and finished the halt ss ith fisc sases .s\\ IT I IV . VKOl N|) I III- KK.III SIB F ... Blue l>c\il quartiThui'k Jan ( ocoz/ii'llo, No. 12, sweeps right and gels some Bs game's end. he would add five blocking trom Giuseppe Insigna. No. 73. Cocoz/icllo scored two touchdowns against the Fanners on Noiember S. more sases. including a leaping save "He's the best goalkeeper in the counts Bs the time he is a senior, 'COC'GETS 2 TPs: DOW LING IM S. REA OXERS El MllLE eseisbods and Ins bristlier will want him." claimed Raider Head Coach fom Bre/nitsks l inden sophomore goalie Ram Football Blue Devils Go for 2, Sheah put on a great performance and also had It) sases seven m the second half The lone goal came with 7:23 re­ Held Back, 20-19, by Farmers maining in the first half when Mohammed broke doss n the left side U\ l> \ \ ll> Il ( OKHIN 2:23 remaining, making the score. Blue I >o\ 1 quarterback Jan and upped a shot into the right cor 1 20 P). I mon. and tempted In a Farm ('oco//iello pronounced (Coco net. David 8 Corbin for The W ettfieid Leader and The Timet I Vania at its best w as played out in ers' ollside penalty, the Blue Devils /ee I O) opened up the passing I AIT ( TING A S( OKI ...After a throw in. Raider Jaime Mannino, No. 16, has "He’s then goal scorer I hes look a clash between the Westfield High decided to pul it all on the line and game and had 10 completions in 19 a clear shot after the Linden goalie falls down. I nfortunatel), an official ruled to plas everything to him. It ssas School football team and once de Mannino off sides. went fot the two point conversion attempts lor 138 yards. He also had CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 fealed host Cnion on Novembei 8. lor the wm hut. unfortunately, came It) carries for 34 yards, including a After scoring atouchdow n t I D) w ith up short. lour s ard I D run and the 3 1 yard I D run on fourth and three that set up RAKER RUSHES I OR 212 YARDS, TWO TOUCHDOWNS the dramatic ending with him carry ing around the light side. AYc h.kI to go for the win! It’s ,i high school football game. ( )ur play Raiders Win Battle of Tribes, oil position isn’t really going to he affected.” said Blue Devil Head Coach Fd Tranehina. "Once we had ihe yard. I thought we could make Quiet Warrior Gridmen, 13-0 the yard with a little sprint out. Il anything, we would have the option of Jan running or throwing. It’s usii H> I>\\ II) R. ( OKHIN pcr\ conditions, it w as hard We made ovei the second hall and run the ball Vpr, mIh H ntltn ),» th* H, itfcUi IruUt' IHr Iw vi ally a pretty good option. He is a adjustments alter the first half and u because that is what we are." great player." Sloppy field conditions threatened worked out for us in the second half." Ciccotelli added. "We had a clip I lallbackTyshon Blackmon rushed .i sloppy performance between the said Baker called hack Thai look some momen­ lor 55 yards on 12 carries, including Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School "The field was messy. I thought u tum out of us. Someone missed a a four yard I D run. and added two football team and host Watchung would take aw ay some of our speed, blocking assignment. We made a lot receptions for It) yards, light end Hills on November 7. Rhythm said Raider Head Coach Steve of mistakes, dropping balls, penal Bryan Bower had three receptions breaking penalties, dropped passes Ciccotelli "Sloppy fields equalizes ties, the whole thing; but in the see for 53 yards and halfback Nam Kim and missed assignments ruled the teams, but our kids did a good job In ond half, we controlled it and took had a 27 yard reception. Tight end first half, but the 7-1 Raiders and the end. we had to run the ball at over. I’m proud of these guys " Terrence Bryant had an I I yard re halfback Kyle Baker, assisted by them We threw the ball well in the I .ast year, the Raiders were baffled Unvld B Corbin for Tho Woutfleld lander and The Ilmen ception and also blocked an extra fine blocking and his personal posi first half, some nice passes, some by the Warriors’ single wing offense HEADING I t >K I D NO. 2...Raider halfback Kyle Baker, No. 33,gets a great block point attempt Fullback Marc live attitude, took control in the dropped passes huUwe-had to take CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 from I ravls Hoff and slingshots 31 yards for his second I I) against the Warriors. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 second half to defeat the 2-6 War­ riors. 13 0 Baker, who was stymied to only 26 yards rushing on 10carries in the first half, exploded for 186 yards rushing on 22 carries in the second half, including two touchdow n ( I D) runs, for a total of 2)2 yards Quar­ terback Dan La Forge was on the mark with his passing, but several were simply dropped; however, he Free Checking. did complete three of nine in the Perfected. first half and made I I attempts over­ all for 71 yards. One completion was a 60 yarder to Matt Powers to the Warrior two-yard line, but a clipping penalty brought the ball back to the 34. "They were shutting down the run. We tried passing, but in these slip- Unlimited perfection! Unlimited checking with no minimum balance. M y first N o m o n th ly service charge for 1st year. Still free after check order 1 year by maintaining a $99 minimum daily balance w as free. ...with perfectly free stuff!! Really free. 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ByOAVIDB. CORBIN placed 22nd at 22:54 and Dorothy Lady Indians in Sections Specially Written fo r I hr Weslfiehl leader an, I Ih , Ian, i Chou finished 28th al 23:20. Rahway in the second round of the No doubt, 1 he Westfield High “This particular race really was B\ I KI BI.I f OMTE School girls cross-country team has the epitome of a team effort," stressed Spr, lulls Written tar Hu WeMlirld leader and I hr T tmrv NJSIAA/PSEG Group 2 tournament in Scotch Plains on November 7. been finishing strong. After losing Blue Devil I leadCoacliTotn Hornish. As the season draws to a close, the "This was the third time we played their first dual meet and Watchung "We needed our lop-live people to top-seeded Union Catholic High them, so when you know your oppo­ Conference title in a decade, the Blue run a very effective race. I he differ­ School girls volleyball team seems Devil girls turned on the “pac" men­ ence between Deenie. Annie and Meg to have reached its peak at the right nent. There is a certain amount of confidence you have going into it: not tality to recapture the Union County was only 14 seconds. That's a tight time as fans were treated to watch title on October 30 and followed up pack. We gol a really good race from plenty of talent at work by some of that you underestimate them, but we knew what we were going to get,” said by winning the North Jersey, Section Rachel and Mary Kale. We are look­ the best players in Union County. 2, Group 4 title at Warinanco Park in ing a difference of a minute-and- Displaying a dominant oKense. Katie Viking Head Coach Nancy Saggio. Roselle on November 8. twenty-one seconds. That’s a rela­ Seamon. Jennifer Monroy. Megan "Our biggest asset 1 believe is that we Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils placed three run­ tively light pack and a great ini Conheeney and Erin Roudebush led pass very well: it's one of our strongest ners in the top-10 to edge Columbia provement over where we have been PLENTY OF TALENT AT WORK...Vikings V'bailers, Erin Roudebush, left. points while our weakest area comes Jennifer Monroy, No. 6, Megan Conheeney, No. 19 and Paige Rusnoek, No. 3, the assault and made it look easy 53-57 (adjusted score). Deenie Quinn in September" from the start as the Vikings coasted hy way ofhittingerrors. Overall though, The title was the sixth earned hy staged an outstanding passing attack that led to a three game sweep over the we have a very balanced passing game finished sixth w ith a time of 2 1: 17 on Linden Tigers in the second round of the NJSIAA group 2 sectionals. to 25-17, 25-14. 25-13 victory over the 3.2-mile course followed by team­ the Blue Devil girls since 1991 and and the defense that is pretty good.” mate Annie Onishi at 21:20. Meg firs! since 2000. They won ill 1091. Monroy led all Vikes with 18 kills, Driscoll crossed ninth with a time of 94,95,98 (Group 3 1. 2000 and 2003. I AIL SCHOENRACH NET 2 EACH; TOMASSO. EGAN SCORE six digs, one block and two aces. 21:31. Rachel Barrett finished 16th In the interim years, the Blue Devils Seamon notched 11 kills and nine at 22:24, Mary Kate Maher crossed placed second. digs and served upone ace. Conheeney 19th at 22:38, Irina Sheremetyeva "We have been either a bride or a came up huge with 10 kills, five digs, bridesmaid,” said Hornish. Soccer Blue Devil Boys Boot three blocks and two aces. PUBLIC NOTICE The Blue Devil hoys finished fourth Outstanding freshman Erin TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in their section with a total of 100 Roudebush contributed with four PLANNING BOARD and Robert Broadbenl placed 10th vicious kills and nine digs. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the with a lime of 17:55.63. The Scotch Minutemen, 6-2, in Quarters "We came in with a lot of energy," Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains .fan wood hoys placed lourlh said Seamon. "We came in early and Plains will hold a public hearing on MON­ in a tough Group 3 with a total ol practiced hard lor about torty five DAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2003. at 8:00 pm in “He hustled up through and then just Alex Barren, left-footed the ball past Council Chambers. 430 Park Avenue to 125. Brian Kopnicki crossed second lit I l

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HIBBARD SCORE County School Football Results: Soccer Blue Devils Paralyze NOV EMBER 7: Irvington 30, Cranford 0 Quarterback Demur Drummond had TD runs of one and live s aids for the 7- I Blue knights and added a 20-sard Lady Tigers, 5-0, in Sections TD pass to Andre Jean-Pierre. Irvington 8 0 14 8 30 By FRED LECOMTE "It's incredible; what a great feel­ Hollander pul the game out of reach Cranford (7-2) 0 0 0 0 0 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Time* ing," said Palatucci. "We knew com­ when she got the best position near Elizabeth 40. l inden 15 It's hard to heal a team three times, ing in it was going to be a hard fought the box off .1 rebound by McNeil’s 1 tailback Gary Warren had TD runs of but ihe 11 -5-1 Westfield High School match. We didn't want to lose in the free kick and banged a shot into the I I and 21 sards for the 5-3 Minuiemcn girls soccer team turned it on and did first round here and we show ed that right corner. Hubbard muted the Ei­ and tossed a 58-yard TD pass to Das id so in dramatic fashion. Defensive out on the field. We w ere moving for ger moans w hen she found herself on Newsome bli/abcih quarterback Josh excellence, stingy defense, superb each other, moving off the ball, get­ a one-on-one situation w ith the goalie Pryor hit Nate Thompson for a 31-sard goalkeeping and an awesome offen­ ting passes. The heart of this team and just slipped the ball past her w ith TD pass and added a 42-yard TD run. sive attack that netted goals by Gio really showed up today." 5:2a minutes remaining. Elizabeth 21 6 13 0 40 Palatucci. Emily MacNeil. Danni Westfield added a second goal "We put even thing into this game. Linden (2-6) 3 0 0 12 15 Dnvld B Corbin for The Westfield Lender and The Times Fried, Andrea Hollander and Carrie when MacNeil drilled a corner kick We got off our shots today; some­ NOV EMBER S: SCR WIIH INC EOR t ill I OOSE BAH ...Several Raiders seramhle for a Hubbard brought the Blue De\ils a into the upper right corner with just thing that we had difficulty w ith in (iovernor Livingston 34, Roselle 0 loose hull alter it got jarred loose from the \V arrior running baek. Raider Eeros 5-0 victory over 7-9-2 Linden in the 21:37 on the clock. Next, hustling past games." said Laura Shelman. QB Bryan Beal had a 25-yard TD Vngliu recorded a tumble recovers in the game. quarterfinals of the NJS1AA North dow n the left sideline. Hollander, on "We moved the hall well and sw itched run and hit Travis DeLeon with a 38- Jersey Group 4 tournam ent in a fast break, ripped a cross to Fried the field quickly because that pro- yard TD pass. Andress Egan had TD Westfield on November 6. who blazed a shot inside the left post sided us w ith the best scoring oppor­ runs of nine and 24 yards and Chris Raiders Win Battle of Tribes, Blue Devil keepers Tara at the 32:55 mark in the half. tunities. h simply came down to Bereeski had a TD run of 2d s ards. finding the net for us and finally we Gov. Livingston 14 6 34 did it. I think it’s just fantastic and it Roselle 0 0 0 Quiet Warrior Gridmen, 13-0 feels great. We can now calm down Summit 41, Dover 21 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 and play our game and get reads for Chris Schroeder passed for 201 yards the next round.” and lIveTDs for the 8-0-1 Hilltoppcrs. and were defeated. 35-20. Although yard sack In linebaekei Lav is Boll Linden Dover (8-1) 0 0 13 8 21 the Raiders' "Wild Dog"defense was and an interception In Rob Maroncy Westfield Summit 7 20 7 7 41 somewhat confused in the first half at the Warrior 36, the Raiders were in In y ielding 72 yards on the ground, business once again. On the second they tightened up in the second half offensive play, I al'orge pitched out Local High School Girls to limit them to 32 ground y ards. to Baker. Bolt threw a crunching “We had to keep that offense off block and Baker /inged like a sling Varsity Soccer Results: the field. The single wing is a head shot for a 32 y aril I I) w ith 2. it) ache to defend, although I thought remaining. NOVEMBER 4: the 13 5-1 Cougars. Monica Jones and we did .i real good job with it. One "You could drive a truck through Pingry 2, Westfield 0 Samantha Lee scored for the 13-7-1 series they did well, hut after that, we that thing, ’ exclaimed Baker. "It was Laura Hoover and Mama Stock I lilltoppers. shut it dow n.” said Ciccotelli. a 5N toss, a toss out to me and I'm scored for lh-1-1. No. 4 Pingry. Tara (iovernor Livingston 2, West Essex I After a third quarter of softening supposed to run around the outside O ’Donohue and I am en Sinnenberg Chrissic Sidic and Rebecca Seliaal the Warrior defense, the Raiders took and read Boll 's block. I saw Boll I lc combined for 12 saves for the 10-5-1 scored for the Highlanders. over possession on their own 35 and picked off the end. There was a huge Blue Devils. trudged 65 yards on seven play s to hole there. I just ran straight ahead I NORTH JERSEY, PAROCHIAL A: pay dirt, ending with Baker's 36 didn’t do anything. I just ran like in NOVEMBER 6: Immaculate Heart 4, l 'iiion Catho­ NORTH SECTION 2. GROUP 4: yard I I) run w ith I I :()4 remaining in an open field." lic 3 Westfield 5, Linden 0 the game. On that play. LaLorge Offensively. Boll carried three Pam Seiple hit twice and Megan See exclusive story. pitched out to Baker who ran around limes for 15 yards. Powers had one (ieislinger scored once for the 12-6 Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times the right side and disappeared into a reception for 60 yards minus the <2 NORTH SECTION 2, GROUP 3: Vikings. CHURNING PAST A TIGER...Blue Devil Aly Eudmer, No. 6, makes a fine Scutch Plains-Eanwood I, Mont­ moh of Warrior defenders. Moments yards for the illegal block. Josh I iss move and begins to work her way through with quick touches off the ball. NORTH SECTION 2. GROUP 4: later, he squirted free and forged had a si \ yard reception and Maroncy Westfield poked Linden with a, 5-0, defeat in the NJSIAA quarterfinals. gomery 0 Jenna Balestriere ripped in an IN Kearny I, Westfield 0 forward for the I’D. Mike Baumwoll had a 37-yard reception. I >cfensivcly. yaider, assisted by Allie I lamblelon. in Alter tying in a round of penally added the point after. I eroy Anglin had a sack and a fumble O'Donahue and Lauren Sinnenberg Defender Justine Palma made the overtime to advance the 13-2-3 Raid­ kicks, Kardinal Margaret Seiarrelta "In this mud, you have to concen­ recovery. Charlie Baehi led the Raid combined for two stops and notched Tigers nervous as she hustled up and ers to the third round. Lauren Mains hooted the winner. trate on keeping your legs driving. ers with I I tackles. their I Ith shutout of the season. down the field, beating Linden to the recorded her 12th shutout by making NORTH SECTION 2. GROUP 3: There was no hole there. I just kept The Raiders will host Warren I fills "Today, I was very proud of the ball and wrecking their offensive 14 saves. Millhiirn I, Scotch Plains- my legs driving and. eventually, in the first round of the North Jersey. girls the way they played, despite the game plan at will. NORTH SECTION 2, GROUP 2: Eanwood 0 something opened to Ihe right so I Section 2, Group 3 playoffs on No conditions of the Held," said Blue "Basically, we stayed together, Cranford 3, Summit 2 Miller Ali 1 >lcy set >rei 11 he on I y goa I. took that and went light to the end vemher 15 at I p in. marked up. passed and kept the ball 1 Devil Head Coach Pete Giordano. Melissa Montalvo netted two goals The Raiders finished with a 13-3 3 /one,” explained Baker. Sc. PI.-Fanwood 0 on the ground.” said Palma. "Linden "The one thing that we did and and Amanda Mitchell added one for record. Later, with the help of an eight- Watchung Hills 0 haven't done for awhile was finish. just kept kicking and running, and I Linden played fiat in the back so we believe we put them into that posi­ played the ball deep. We worked on tion with our defense that marked a lot of quick touches in the middle them tight all day. We really got of ihe field, then looked to switch them off their game plan." and got the ball deep and got some Two minutes into the second half, good crosses off. They have an ex­ cellent goalkeeper, so we needed to PUBLIC NOTICE get her to move. With the terrible TOW NSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS com ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BURQCbBff field conditions, we wanted to shoot low because anything high she was NOTICE TSnEREBTGtVEN that at the REALTORS grabbing. We wanted to make sure meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment w>e hit our shots hard and low and it of the Township of Scotch Plains held on November 6,2003, the following decisions Visit us at burgdorff.com to see all our homes for sale. worked." of the Board were memorialized: Westfield scored 4:36 into Ihe game Granted side-yard setback Variances to when, Palatucci. off a free kick, Robert and Lesley Vogel for the construe punched in a shot from 30-yards out. tion of an attached two-car garage at the property located at 1090 Raritan Road (Block 24501, Lot 19), Scotch Plains PUBLIC NOTICE Granted a rear-yard setback Variance with conditions to Jeff and Mary Kaiserman BOROUGH OF FANWOOD for the construction of an addition at the PLANNING BOARD property located at 540 William Street Notice is hereby given that on November (Block 4202, Lot 13). Scotch Plains 25,2003 at 8:00 P M in the Borough Hall of Granted a Use Variance with conditions the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine and waiver of site plan approval to Avenue, Fanwood. New Jersey the Plan­ Omnipolnt Communications, Inc. for the ning Board will hold a public hearing for an replacement and installation of telecommu­ application to erect a salt and gravel storage nications antennas on the existing PSE&G bin at Fanwood Place, Fanwood, New Jer­ tower and the installation of two (2 ) equip­ sey also known as Block 68, Lot 1 as shown ment cabinets at the property located at On the Fanwood Tax Map 1600 Raritan Road (Block14201, Lot 2), The application will also seek such other Scotch Plains relief as may be determined necessary at Granted side-yard setback Variance with the public hearing based upon review of the conditions to Daniel and Dolores Johnson application or amendment(s) to the applica­ for the construction of a screened-porch tion addition at the property located at 1672 All interested persons may be present Ramapo Way (Block 11802, Lot 5), Scotch and heard Plains The file pertaining to this application is Granted a Use Variance with conditions available for public inspection during normal to Impeccable Dental Design, Inc. for the business hours from the Secretary of the operation of a dental crown and bridge res Board at the Administration Offices of the toration office/laboratory on the second floor Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine at the premises located at 1923 Westfield Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey Avenue (Block 1501, Lot 21), Scotch Eleanor McGovern Plains Borough Clerk Linda M Lies Borough of Fanwood Secretary to the 75 N Martine Avenue Zoning Board of Adjustment Fanwood. 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Dowling had a 13-yard reception answered w ith a 75-yard drive that and carried live times for 13 yards. ended with quarterback Ryan Defensively, linebacker Dowling Holmes' one-yard TD plunge with had a brilliant afternoon. He led Iris 0:43 left in the quarter. Bryant's team with 13 tackles, recovered a blocked point kept the score at 13-7. fumble and made an interception In the second half, Blackmon gave early in the second half that set up the Blue Devils good field position Westfield's second TD. when he hauled in an interception at "The coaches all week hail us play­ the Farmer 17. Five plays later, with ing man coverage to the left, coverage 7:56 left in the third quarter, to the right. The fullback came out to Cocozziello scooted four yards for that side. I read hitn the whole way." the TD. Paul Goldweitz’s point after said Dowling of his interception. attempt was blocked, keeping the The Farmers struck early when scored tied at 13. back Joey Cannon, on the first play With 8:36 left in the game, the David B. Corbin tor The Westfield Leader ana me lim es from scrimmage, broke loose for a Farmers scored when Holmes scam­ PLUNGING IN FOR THE Tl>...Blue Devil Tvshon Blackmon, No. 6. plunges in 62-yard TD run with 9 :01 left in the pered 13 yards for the TD. The suc­ for a three-yard touchdown against the Farmers. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times cessful point after put the Farmers \ II VITI.K AT MIDFIKI.O...Raider midfielder Ryan Breznitsky. No. 9. heads first quarter. Cannon, who rushed lor the hall toward l inden l iner territory during the championship game. I48 yards in the first half, was con­ ahead. 20-13. tained much better in the second hall With less than four minutes re­ FSP-Y Piranha Boys Fall and finished with 2 16 rushing yards. maining. defensive lineman Montel f ■ ------"The first play was ridiculous," Glasco stripped the hall from Can­ exclaimed Tranchina who added. non. rumbled forward seven yards To Lakeland Hills, 105-98 Linden Soccer Boys Topple and gave the Blue Devils a breath of "We played with some enthusiasm. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA (15-18) chalked up wins in 1.03.79 and We played with a little gang 'IT. We hope at the Farmer 38. On fourth- boys Piranhas swim team lost its first 2.22.16. respectively. Raiders, 1-0, for UCT Title got some shoulder pads on him. We and-three from the 31. Cocozziello meet to Lakeland Hills YMCA, 105-98, Backstroker Gajdzisz (8U) claimed didn't know where he was the first faked a handoff to the right and looped on November I. first in 19.88. while Jeff Peart’s 22.58 - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 — quarter. We were arm tackling." down the left sideline for the TD. In individual medley, (9-10) Greg took fourth. Ryan Henkels (9-10) took "The first half, we didn't play too “He called that play. He said Baliko placed second in 1.17.95, (11-12) third in 40.45. ( 11 -12s) Z. Peart (32.32), pretty well covered. It wasjust one ol content on the Raiders' bench. P. Livolsi (35.45) and Jon Kosenick well. The coaches, in the locker room ‘coach, I'm open. I can beat that Zack Peart (1.08.35) and Peter Livolsi those shois that went inside the post," "It's a throw in. There's no offsides. (35.96) swept. D. Livolsi (13-14) touched at halftime, said intensity, intensity, guy', lie's having a great year," said (1.17.47) took first and third, and Scott said Coach Breznitsky. I can't understand how they disal­ fourth. (15- 18s) James Livolsi and Ryan Tranchina. Marino (13-14) placed second in 2.06.71. At halftime. Coach Breznitsky lowed that goal on an offsides. I every play! We came out in the sec­ Hauptman netted second and third in "Yes! I called that on my own Pat Daurio (15-18) netted fourth. suggested to his team. "Show me a don't have an answer for it," said ond half and had intensity." said In freestyle, (8U) Tim Walsh (15.89) 2.02.61 and 2.08.04, respectively. because I knew I could beat him.' little emotion! Show me a little Coach Breznitsky. Dowling. and Matt DeBiassc (16.89) took first and In butterfly (8Us) dominated, with 1- Midway through the second hull, Alter Cannon’s TD. Cocozziello said Cocozziello. "It was a great play third place. Joe Dunn (9-10) placed third 2-3 touches by Walsh (18.91). DeBiasse heart!" (19.00) and Harris Nagle (23.39). Dunn As they have done in previous within a span of two minutes, the took to the air. completing three to call.” in 33:56. (11-12) Eric Walker (27.66) Cocozziello concluded. "The first (9-10) took third in 36.55, and ( 11-12s) games, the Raiders appeared sharper Raiders pressured the Tigers with passes for 52 yards, to engineer a and Mike Henkels (30.56) captured first seven-play, 62-yard scoring drive that half, our defense didn't play too well. and third. (13-14) Daniel Livolsi’s 57.17 Walker (31.11) and M. Henkels (33.15) in the second half and took the attack three corner kicks and a direct kick was concluded with Blackmon s The second half, it was a totally di I - placed third, while David Hauptman( 15- placed first and third. Jon Feely (13-14) to the Tigers. In one instance. Raider from Ryan Breznitsky that was de­ ferent defense. I’m proud of our team. 18) took fourth. claimed first in 1.03.31 in a tight race. Ed Zazzali had a throw in that he flected and shuddered the left post. three-yard TD hash with 5 :19 left in Brian Gartner (15-18) touched second Whomever we play In the playofIs In breaststroke, (8U) John Boyle took placed in the box where Jaime With 4:07 remaining. Breznitsky sent the quarter. The Farmers, however, in 56.17. doesn’t matter. Starting out 0-3 and first in 23.92 and Ryan Gajdzisz, third in Mannino apparently slipped the ball another direct kick sailing leit of the 24.06. (9-10) Baliko placed third in 45.44 Freestyle relay was dominated by making the playoffs is tremendous! past the goalie: however, the official goal. Unfortunately, despite all the Westfield II14 Girls Tie and (11-12) Ben Smith touched second Gajdzisz, DeBiasse, Boyle and Nagle (8U), called him offside, w hich caused dis shelling, the Raiders failed to Imd Westfield 7 0 6 6 19 in 41.82. Marino (13-14) and Daurio who cruised to an easy win in 1.11.56. the mark due. in part, to the Tiger For First in IC Soccer Union 13 0 0 7 20 High School Boys defenders consistently breaking the The Westfield Blue Devils Imercminty Raiders' rhythm. LI 14 girls soccer team gained a share of Blue Thunder Foils "Well! You bring up the .IV goal­ first place to improve its overall record Soccer Results: to 9-0-3 with wins over West Orange. 6- Soccer Metros, 5-0 keeper and I don't know how in Chris McManus scored twice in the NOVEMBER 4: I, and New Providence, 5-0. God's name he look that one oft first half, Tyler Della Badia and Mark St. Benedict’s Prep 3, Scotch Plains- Westfield, Union and Scotch Plains Ryan in the corner from .15 yards out. all finished with an 8-0-2 regular-season Koransky both added iwo assists as ihe Fanwood (I Sometimes, it's not meant to be.' record to share first place. All three Scotch Plains-Fanwood U13 boy’s soc­ Men/.i Buthcle/i scored twice and stated Coach Breznitsky. "I thought teams lied each other during the regular cer team blanked visiting Linden, 5-0, Mike Pezza scored once lor the 2 1 -2 the second half was totally ours ex­ season to create the logjam for first. on November 9. Gray Bees. cept for the counterattack that they Forwards Rachel St. Filer, Ariello The Blue Thunder controlled midfield NJ SEC. 2, GROUP 2: attempted. The opportunities we had. Gale, Stephanie Slodyczka, Jamie Free­ all game as the defense, led by Denzel Amankwah, Colin Grimm and Dan Chatham 3, Governor Livingston 2 we were not able to cash in on them. man and Erin Bange led Westfield's high-powered offense. Erin Miller, Alii Rodriquez, allowed just three shots on Dave Presley and Chris Sacco net­ Our kids played a great effort out goalkeeper Andrew Smith who recorded there. We hit the post on the one free Keliler, Ally Obcrlander, Danielle ted goals for the 8 -10-1 Highlanders. Infantino, Gabrielle O'Leary and Ariel his fourth shutout of the year while also NJ SEC. 2, GROUP 3: kick. They (Linden) played a good Magnanini were very talented in the contributing two offensive shots on goal. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 3, Colonia 2 game. It's a tremendous accomplish­ midfield. Westfield's outstanding de­ The 5-2-1 Blue Thunder offensive Ryan Breznitsky scored the win­ ment for their program. They got the fensive group consisted of goaltenders was the key to this contest as Koransky, ner in overtime for the Raiders. Sean one they needed. We didn't." Erin Scialabba and Erin Bange along Juan Castillo and Patrick Clancy all added JV SOCCER CHAMPS...The Westfield High School Junior Varsity girls second half goals to put the contest out Young and Jeff Bell scored in regula­ Linden 10 1 with fullbacks Melissa Gallagher, Media soccer team topped Summit, 1-0, to win the Union County Championship. of reach. tion. Sc.Pl.-Fanwood 0 0 0 Parsloe and Krissy Wendel. Pictured, left to right, are: front row ; Amanda Gross, Kristin Fortino, Rebecca McQuade, Sarah Dobson, Marilyn Mench, Christina Sofka, Jo Ann Mathew, Lindsey Sauerwein and Liz Scanlon; middle row, Francesca Welham, Erica AnnnernMUcn. Jfffisfctt Sghor, Coach Hauser, Kaitlyn Anness and Samantha Miller; back row, Dakota Carey, Mark Kate Luker, Samantha Mooney, Amy Santoriello, Samantha Zucker, Meghan Kealy, Diana Dunnan, Abby Chazanow, Kimberley A. Haley Lydia Carson, Katie Read and Jackie Wendel. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, Txjr ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 2003 in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North NJAR ClRCI F. OF E x c f f f f n c f I'l ATINUM 1 FA I I 2002 Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o'clock in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. As computed to the 17th day of November 2003. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of PREMIER WESTFIELD PROPERTIES municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid. not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which there are CHARM AND LOCATION no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with This Pristine 8 room, four bedroom Colonial interest and costs. 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* A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication li.In' liU'Btfil'Iti Hu'!t6iT and The Scotch Plains - Fanwood I IMPS Thursday, November 13, 2003 Page 17 Westfield PAL B Boys Blast [ O Millburn Gridders, 12-0 The 6-1-2 Westfield seventh grade board, safely Sam Murphy deflected a PAL B team downed Millburn, 12-0, on long pass attempt Continuous defen­ November 10 to advance to the league sive poundings by Nick DeFreilras. Frank playoffs. Lewis. F.van Faulan. Michael ('arpelto. Ricardo Johnson showed his running Michael Clark and Brandon Rollnick and dodging prowess early by breaking kept Millburn from scoring. through Millbum’s defense w ith a 40-yard Westfield could have seen another TD I'D dash. Millburn tried to fight back, but with a skillful, double reverse carry and Westfield’s defensive captain, inside line­ 55-yard run hy David Bahetski. but an backer James Diddell, held the Millburn inadvertent whistle caused ihe plav to he carriers. Chris Jacob, Spencer Cassidy and called back Gerald Schuman made tackles and Brett The Blue Devils will face Chatham in DeFa/io added an interception in the the league semifinals this Sunday in Millburn end zone in the first half. Chatham. In the second half, offensive linemen. Joe Kania. Michael Tranofsky. Mathew Terrill Bovs Go ONE OK TWO TOUCHDOWNS...Westfield PAL 1) Blue halfback. "T" Brand. Stroup. Dan Ludlum along with Craig No. 21. heads for a TD. Brand scored two TBs in the game. Pursuing the play is Dyer and Chris Sheehan allowed QB Undefeated in Soccer fullback Tony Pafumi. No. 35. Westfield defeated Millburn. 40-6. Tony Dilorio to hand off to Johnson, The Terrill Middle School boys soc­ who ran 30 yards for the score. cer team recently finished with an unde RFCOYFRING A Fl'MHLK...'Westfield PAL A player, defensive tackle Alex With Millburn trying to get on the feated and untied. 13-0, season. The Falk, No. 68, recovers a Millburn fumble while defensive end Joe \ all-1.lobera, Westfield PAL DW Burns squad outscorcd their opponents. 65-2. No. 51, looks at the aetion. Westfield defeated Millburn, 13-6. recorded I I shutouts and averaged five Westfield Girls Tie goals per game. Opponents included Park Hanover Grid Kids, 14-7 For U14 Hoops 1’itle Middle. Cranford. Plainfield. Linden. Irvington and Lnion Westfield PAL A Boys Trip The Westfield PAL DW football team yards, including a 59-yard TD run. Dyer The Westfield I4C girls basketball The team was comprised of an out­ stopped Hanover, 14-7, on November 1. ran up the middle behind center Ryan team tied Clark for the Flemington fall standing collection of veteran eighth Brendan Dugans 62-yard touchdown Elliot, guards Michael Nanna and Nicho­ basketball league by knocking off previ­ graders Brian llessemer. Lddie Kahn, Millburn Grid Kids, 13-6 (TD) run with less than two minutes las Arnold. Once at midfield. Frankie ously undefeated Clark, 38-33, to avenge Tim 1 .eisehner and Rv an Krueger led the remaining sealed the victory. Sealera's block sprung Dyer for the TD. an earlier. 41-31. loss. Both teams fin­ defensive back line Stalwart midfielders With the division title al stake, the yard ID \ all I lobera lan in for the PA l Westfield held Hanover to under 40 Running backs Brando Vassallo and ished 8-1. included I'ommy Sutter, Jarek Cohen. Westfield PA I A football team downed Millburn forced a fumble m the third yards rushing in the first quarter. Defen­ Colin Barber each gained major yardage Erin Miller led Westfield w ith 13 points, Adam Brous and I van Aspell. Mike Millburn. 13-6. in the regular season quarter and drove 31 yards for a score sive linemen Tim Walsh, Anthony behind the blocking of Daniel Bigelow while Casey el Koury sank nine points DeVizio. Jeff and Tim Stuart. Dan finale on Nov ember 9 in W estfield. Both Westfield, however, remained poised Amatucci, Michael Carlino, Michael and Nicholas Colello. Gabrielle O'Leary netted eight points Ciabattari. Mike Bover, Jordan Sedvvin teams entered the game with 7-1 records, and ale up the clock on runs hy Ryan D’Antico and Kyle Kania shut down the After Hanover scored in the second while Danielle Infantino set the tone by and Sean McGowan prov ided the for­ with Millburn having recorded seven Brand. Simmons. Vail llohera and middle. Linebackers Brien Fritz, JP half, Westfield marched the length of blocking the first two Clark shots. ward line punch. The starling goalkeeper shutouts m the process. Ncvlan. I he defense held Millburn m Gilmartin and Taylor Friss each had the field for the winning TD. On the forth Westfield took a 12-2 lead, but Clark was Jesse Marvosa. Westfield's defense slopped cheek for the remainder of the game vv ith quarterback sacks. Defensive backs play from scrimmage. Dyer rolled right fought back and trailed 13-8 ai the end of Seventh graders Patrick Clancy, Millburn’s opening possession on tack­ Josh Grihbin. Austin Rolnick and Seoll Dillion Rolnick and Austin Sliter sty­ and handed off to Dugan, who ran dow n the first quarter. Rose Driscoll and Claire Daniel Gore, Mark Koransky, and les bv Joe Vall-llobera, Alex Falk. John Newman. Simmons and Ney lan contrih mied end around runs. Safety Justin the left sideline for the TD. Bennett led Westfield’s pressing defense. l 'lysses Velasquez rounded out the squad. Dugan and Patrick Stanley. Dugan re­ uting tackles and hacks Charlie Read. Ricardo made two open field saving On the last play of the game, running Leighann Skorge and Stephanie Lric Ruano did a fine job as head coach. corded his eighth blocked punt of the Mike Wikander. Danny Sclert and Dan tackles. Ryan Marsh, Joseph Salmon back Vassallo took a handoff from Dyer Slodycska pulled 12 rebounds each to season, recovered by Falk at the Millburn Ramalho prov iding solid pass defense and Conor Chopey made crucial tackles. and quickly made a perfect handoff to keep the battle of the boards even. Westfield I’AI .U l ips 10 yard line. One play later. Westfield Read’s interception at the W estfield one Westfield rushed for over 235 yards. wide receiver Charlie Callinan, who ran Westfield led 31-25 at (lie end of the had a 6-0 lead as Vall-llobera blasted killed a Millburn drive. Quarterback Patrick Dyer rushed for 82 the ball to the 10-yard line as time ran out. third quarter then, w ith 1:57 to go. took Millburn C, 18-13 through for a 10-yard I'D run. I lead ( oaeh (hven Brand s Blue I )ev The Blue Devils scored again in the a 36-25 lead. Clark hit two three-point­ The Westfield PAL (’team finished its iIs move on to the playoffs, lacing Ber­ ers in the last minute but could not get season with an impressive. IS 13, win second quarter as QB Kevin Ncvlan. keley Heights on November 16 al a sue facing third and long, fired a pass to any closer. over previously undefeated Millburn to to be determined. FSPY Swim Boys Finish Fddio Simmons w ho heat two defenders finish with a 5-1-3 record. With strong PUBLIC NOTICE and sprinted into the end zone for a 64 PUBLIC NOTICE ______blocking from the offensive line led hy TOWN OF WESTFIELD Mike l iekowiez and Andrew Arnold. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Strong at Invitational Meet PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield scored on runs from scrim NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the The Westfield Planning Board will meet mage hy Joe ()ndi and Zack I lelland. with Scotch Plains Municipal Manager has In backstroke, (81 ’) Tim Walsh (21.21) Take notice that Milton's Distributing Co . The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA on December 1.2003 in Council Chambers I lelland also returning a punt for a score. Inc. has applied to the Director ol tho Divi scheduled public hearings tor the roviow of in the Westfield Municipal Building. boys Piranhas swimmers had an impres­ and Malt DeBiasse (22.83) touched third The Westfield defense, as il has all sion of Alcoholic Beverage Control (or a the 2004 municipal budget proposals from and seventh. (9-10) Greg Baliko took Westfield. New Jersey at 8:00p.m. to hear Limited Wholesale Liquor License (or the Department and Division Hoads on Novem­ sive showing at the Somerset Hills and consider the following application: season, turned in another strong perfor­ YMCA (SHY) annual Halloween Invi­ fourth at 38.48. (11-12) Peter Li volsi mance. Mike Sheehan and Ondi made premises situated at 750 Everett Street. ber 24 .2002 between 10:00a.m. and 4:00 tational Meet on October 26. Hundreds (34.80) and Jon Kosenick (35.51) took 03-16(V) 111 TUDOR OVAL. MICHAEL Norwood, Massachusetts. pm. several stops in the hack field and Sheehan Objections, if any, should be made imme­ More details on scheduling are available of swimmers from across the state par­ fifth and seventh. & NANCY FISCHETTE, BLOCK recovered a fumble. Westfield had good Also participating were Joe Dunn, 5004, LOT 81 SEEKING MINOR diately in writing to the Director of tho Divi­ in the Office of the Municipal Manager at ticipated in the event. SUBDIVISION APPROVAL field position from the fumble recovery sion of Alcoholic Beverage Control, P O. 430 Park Avenue. Scotch Plains, New Jer In 100-yard individual medley, (9-10) Greg Favreau, Tim Foster, Pat Keenan. and two interceptions by Kyle Ripperger. soy. The public is invited to attend tho hear Sean Lockier, Ryan McKenna, Keith APPLICANT SEEKS TO CRE Box 087, Trenton, Now Jorsey 08625-0087 Greg Baliko placed sixth in 1:20.34, ATE TWO NEW SINGLE FAM The coaching staff was impressed by Milton's Distributing Co., Inc. mgs while (11-12) Donny Keenan (1:13.98), Monteiro and John Murphy. ILY BUILDING LOTS FROM A the teams growth during the season as 750 Everett Street Thomas E Atkins Jon Kosenick (1:16.45) and Peter Li volsi SINGLE EXISTING LOT. Appli the team rallied to tie and win the last Norwood, Massachusetts Municipal Manager (1:18.20) took second, fifth and seventh, U14 Blue Devils Rout cant seeks variances from the two games. 1 T 11/138.11/20/03, The Loader Fee: $25.50 1 T - 11/13/03, The Times Fee: $15.30 respectively. following: Scotch Plains, 4-1 List of Existing Non-Conform­ In freestyle. 8U (25-yard) Harris Nagle ing Zoning Conditions: (16.18), John Boyle (16.58) and Tim The Westfield Blue Devils U14 girls Intercounty soccer team reached the Section 11.08E 7 of the Land Walsh (16.77) swept a field of 37 swim­ Use Ordinance. Ordinance re mers, while Jeff Peart (28.52) placed league championship game by defeating quires minimum rear yard set sixth and Sam Bebout (21.58) took 1 Ith. Scotch Plains, 4-1. Gabrielle O’Leary backs of 35 feet Existing is 26 In 8U 50-yard freestyle. Brendan scored two goals off two great feeds feet. Cold well Banker McKenna was eighth in 41.39 and Jeff from Erin Miller to lead the way. Rachel List of New C.40:55D-70c Vari­ Peart ninth in 42.56. (11-12) Donny St. Lifer scored first and Alii Kehler ances Requested: rounded out the scoring for Westfield. Section 13.02H 1 of the Land Use Experience, T rust, Reliability Service Keenan touched third in 28.01. Ordinance. Ordinance requires In butterfly. (8U) Matt DeBiasse Stephanie Slodyc/ka, Jamie Freeman minimum set back for patio 5 f V' ’ •(L8.44) finished second. Harris Nagle and Allison Oberlander added offensive feet. Applicant is proposing + 1 (19.86), Tim Walsh (20.63) and John pressure consistently throughout the foot. Boyle (22.40) took fifth, seventh, and game. Sweeper Erin Bange and goal­ keeper Erin Scialabba led the defense. Variances, waivers or exceptions from out ninth, respectively, while Sam Bebout certain site plan details or relief from re­ (24.22)placed I lth.(9-IO)GregBaliko’s Midfielders Danielle Infantino, Arielle quirements may be sought as appropriate. 29.04 placed eighth, while Kevin Jan Magnanini and Krissy Wendel, along Plans and application are on file in the (40.13) was 10th. (11-12) Jon Kosenick with fullbacks Melia Parsloe and Mel­ Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North (36.00) placed eighth. issa Gallagher, limited Scotch Plains’ Avenue W., Westfield, New Jersey and In breaststroke, (8U) John Boyle scoring chances. may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 The teams had tied in two previous a m. to4:30p.m . placed second in 23.06, and Matt Kenneth B. Marsh DeBiasse (24.08) earned seventh. (II- meetings this season, but the Westfield Secretary 12) Donny Keenan took third in 37.84 team came up big in the clutch to play 1 T - 11/13/03, The Leader Fee: $36.72 and Sean Lockier I Ith in 44.96. one of its best games of the season.

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WESTFIELD (908)518-0900. (908) 654-2757. Call (908) 232-4407 Call (908) 518-0717 Usual items, new and used. OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE Good buys. Sat and Sun PIANO LESSONS HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE AUTO FOR SALE SPACE FOR RENT 11/15 and 11/16, 9am - 3pm IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY, SAFE, SECURE LOCATION, 12 yrs. experience, reliable, own '99 Mercedes Benz 320 Part-Time Rental Space 1030 Irving Ave, Westfield TEACHING SINCE 1970 IDEAL FOR STORAGE transportation, excellent references. A Beauty. Black, Beige Available in Westfield. “Manor Park” S250.00/M (908) 889-4095 Laundry and ironing available. Leather, Sunroof, Phone, CD, Perfect for Tai Chi, Yoga or ~~ GARAGE FOR RENT Call Kathy for a free estimate: Heated Seats, Traction Dance Classes. Call Lori (973) 397-3541 MATH TUTOR Secure off-street, 2 car garage (908) 994-1970 or 82,000 miles, $26,000. Call (908) 232-6440 MOVING SALE Ivy-level mathematics degree, cell phone (908) 868-0371 Call (908) 232-5737 in Westfield for Rent, $225/mo. HOUSE FOR SALE Cali Allan (908) 769-7999 Day, 233 Watchung Fork, Westfield proven results. Calculus, statistics, trigonometry, math HOUSEKEEPING AUTO FOR SALE GARWOOD - House for sale by (908) 654-0419 (Evening) or on Sat and Sun, 11/15-11/16, from SATs. Joe (908) 781-0888. English speaking Polish lady 95 Pontiac Grand Prix, owner. 3 bedroom ranch, large (908) 403-1112 (Cell) 9-3. Great finds on clothes, toys and more. Everything must go! looking for local housekeeping 4-Door, Green, Low Mileage, lot, 3 full baths, 2 car garage, full ~ YARD SALE MATH & PHYSICS TUTORING day jobs. Own car. References Excellent Condition basement, fireplace, corner lot. CHINESE AUCTION available. Call Adriana. Mint Condition. $410,000. Nov 15th, Saturday, 9am - 3pm Prof, with Columbia Univ degree Asking $4,750 Personal attention (908) 862-7619 Call (908) 665-2527 Appts Only Call (908) 233-2582 Moving Sale, Lots of Furniture & Sponsored by Home Interiors & Gifts. More, No Early Birds. Luncheon, Auction, Raffles, Door proven results APARTMENT FOR RENT SINGLE FAMILY HOME WANTED 226 Edgewood Avenue, Prizes, 50/50. Sat Nov 15th - 2 to 4 Teaching since 1988. MOVING - DOWNSIZING Weehawkeri - 3 bedrooms, Westfield House wanted - Spa­ WESTFIELD PM. First United Methodist Church, (908) 578-0403 Antiques - Art - Furniture - Dark parking for 2 cars, balcony, W/D, cious updated 4 Bdrm home on DOG WALKER AVAILABLE Westfield. MUST RSVP Kathy @ BABYSITTER WANTED room and jewelry equipment heat &HW included. 1-1/2 months Northside or Tamaques area. Quiet (732) 225-2977 for Reservations! Pachinko machine and more. Nice Westfield family looking for an security. No fee. Minutes to Mid- street, Cul de sac preferred with Daily walk - let out. Well behaved 526 Lenox Ave, Westfield honest HS or college student to Town $1600/mo Avail. Immed. full basement. Take poss. by Jan. friendly dogs in Westfield and local EXPERIENCED NANNY DESIRED babysit in our home on the weekend/ Fri, 11/14 9-2 Call (201) 864-7024 '04. Principalsonly. (973) 984-0810 area. Call (908) 702-3539 Sat, 11/15 10-4______With excellent refs, to care for 3- evenings for 2 well-behaved PUBLIC NOTICE month-old boy 7:45am to 5:45pm PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE children. Flex hrs, exp pref. Please HELP WANTED______Tues, Weds and Thurs in Westfield. contact Anita at (908) 233-3377. Lt. housekeeping. Extra hours PT Sales for camp placement NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE available if desired. No smoking. CHILDCARE NEEDED service. Perfect for outgoing mom Paid vacations. (908) 301-1816 with school-aged kids. Grow with FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES Need 2-way transport immed. our company: 1-800-443-6428. Eventual after-school care starting PUBLIC NOTICE AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES after Dec. for WF Middle School HELP WANTED TOWNSHIPOFSCOTCH PLAINS child. Must have car. Refs. Req’d. ZONING BOARDOF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that. I, Corinne Clements Stutcavacje, the Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch PJaiHS. (908)389-1659 Secretary/Administrative Assistant U n T c iu n W New^Jersey w.liseN at a public auction on the 24, h day of November 2003, in the Municipal Court in the M untcpal Building, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Thurs­ Must have 5 years experience. 430 Park Avenue Scotch P lains, New Jersey a, 10 o'clock in the morning, the below describe d lands , K t n in m * n r n n m day, the 4'" day of December, 2003, at 7:30 PUBLIC NOTICE Full or Part-Time. The said lands will be sold to make the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against tha, same on the 24th day of November 2003 p m., or at such later time and/or date to Salary plus benefits. together with interest and cost of sale, exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2003 which the matter may be adjourned, a public BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Said lands will... bo sold . . In •lee .to__ such ______persons___ as....imnrrhifnlhncamo will purchase Ihe same. Clsubject lhi«rt tn to reflomntiOnredemption ir.a._tho------lowest rate ^'n'eresU but in no case hearing will be held before the Township of NOTICE OF PENDING (908) 233-8040 iSOl eighteen (18) percent per annum. Paymenlfor the sale shall be made in cash, certified or cashier sschec check or money order before Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment, BOND ORDINANCE inexces: HELP WANTED fhe cone•lusion of tha sale or Ihe property will be resold. Payment ol "Premiums" should be with separate funds at the Township municipal hall, 430 Park ORDINANCE 03-11-S Any parcel of real property lor whrch there shall be no other purchase will be struck oil and sold to the municipality in fee for redemption Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, forthe „ eirrhteen (18) per cent per annum and Ihe municipalify shall have the right lo bar or foreclose right ol redemption. purpose of reviewing and taking action upon The bond ordinance, the summary terms REAL ESTATE. Agents at '' |h(!i,;i[ri will hcMrinrlenrirl or,nrlijrrted in accordance with Ihe provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey, the application of Charlie Brown's Restau­ of which are included herein, was intro­ Burgdorff ERA are breaking all rant Corp. d/b/a Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse duced and passed upon first reading at a records. ERA’S #1 Real Estate ' ^A^any^i^^^m m he'sal'ethe undersigned will receive payment of Ihe amount due on the property, with interest and costs incurred up ("Applicant"), which seeks preliminary and meeting of the governing body of the Bor­ firm has training classes starting to thp time of oavmont bv cash, certified or cashier s check, or money order. final site plan approval, together with ap­ ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, In the event that the owner o, the property is on active duty in the military service, the Tax Collector should be notified '^ ^ ^ f e ly ^ proval of variances, waivers and/or excep­ State of New Jersey, on November 5,2003 soon. Scholarships available. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S. A. 58:10-23.11 bt s©q ), the Water Pollution Contrd tions relating to the development, im prove­ It will be further considered for final pas­ Call 1-866-BURGDORFF Ac i (N J s A 58 I0A I el seq ), and Ihe Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S. A. 13:1K-6etseq ). In addition, the municipality is precluded ment, modification of and addition to the sage, after public hearing thereon, at a from issuing a lax sale certilicalo lo any prospective purchaser who Is or may be in any way connected lo Ihe prior owner or operator ol the premises, buildings and/or site property lo­ meeting of the governing body to be held at ______HELP WANTED______cated at and identified as Charlie Browns the Municipal Building, at 75 N. Martine Dental Assistant - PT/Perm. S" tiio said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with Ihe lax duplrcale, including Ihe name of the owner as shown on the last Steakhouse, 2376 North Avenue, Scotch Avenue, in the Borough of Fanwood, on tax duplicate and the total amount due thereon respectively on the 24th day of November 2003, exclusive ol the lien lor Ihe year are as listed Plains, New Jersey, and designated as Block December 2,2003, at 8 o’clock PM. During Westfield Dental Practice seeking 8301, Lot 8 on the Township of Scotch the week prior to and up to an including the mature minded person for office t>elow Corinne Clements Stutcavage PlamsTax Map. date of such meeting copies of the full Collector o, Taxes and clinical support. Entry level Applicant also requests that the applica­ ordinance will be available at no cost and pos. No exp. necessary. Mon, Scotch Plains, New Jersey tion be deemed amended to include, and the during regular business hours, at the Clerk's PROPFRTY Board grant, any additional approvals, vari­ office for the members of the general public Thurs & Fri. Call (908) 232-6132. INTEREST COST TOTAL tt BLOCK & LOT OWNERNAME LOCATION TAX MUNIC. ances, waivers or exceptions reflected in who shall request the same. The summary 1 101 -5 LOPEZ. BERNADETTE & the plans and materials filed or determined of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: HOLIDAY EMPLOYMENT 1508 GABLES ST 612.00 0.00 98.26 15.00 725.26 to be necessary during the review and pro­ GEORGE Title: Bond Ordinance Providing An Specialty food store in Watchung 2 101 -6 LOPEZ, BERNADETTE & cessing of this application. Appropriation of $112,500 For 1514 GABLES ST 722.16 0.00 154.96 17.54 894.66 The plans, application and supporting seeks sales clerks & food prep GEORGE The Borough's Various Park Im­ 532 HUNTER AVE 75.49 0.00 6.43 15.00 96.92 materials and papers in connection with the 3 4 03 -9 NJ AFFORDABLE HOMES provements for the Borough Of ’ people. Flex. hrs. Ask for Mgr. at 564 HUNTER AVE 3,096.48 0.00 740.38 88.74 4,525.60 4 405-2 BARICH. JOHN & CLAUDIA application are on file in the office of the Fanwood In The County of Union, 1724 FRONT ST 5,116.32 000 273.74 100 00 5,490.06 The HoneyBaked Ham Co. 5 503-5 MAYER, OTTO & EARLEAN Township Clerk or the Secretary to the New Jersey And, Authorizing The Zoning Board, at the Township Hall, and are (908) 755-3524 6 601 -29 CELIUS, JOSEPH & Issuance Of $71,250 Bonds Or 326 HOE AVE 1,744.33 0.00 89.83 36.68 1,870.84 GUIRLAINE available for public inspection during regu­ Notes Of The Borough For Fi­ 229 MYRTLE 1,276.74 0.00 108.66 27.71 1,413.11 7 705-6 BETHEA, MARYANN lar business hours nancing Part Of The Appropria­ NOVENA TO ST, CLARE PONZIO, CARMEN & Any interested party may appear either in 8 1902- 17 tion. PONZIO, NICHOLAS 211 UNION AVE 5.665.26 0.00 152.96 100.00 5,918.22 person or by an attorney at said hearing and May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be 9 2103-8 ERRICKSON, ERMELINA & participate therein in accordance with the Purpose(s): Various Park Improvements praised, adored, glorified and loved JACK 418 MONTAGUE AVE 4.375 43 0.00 338.09 94.27 4,807.79 rules of the Zoning Board and present any Appropriation: $102,500 100.00 6,927 47 today and every day throughout 2601 1 DINIZO, FRANK & EILEEN 2053 WESTFIELD AVE 5,716.08 0 00 1,111.39 objections they may have to the granting of Bonds/Notes 10 100 00 32.225.07 the world forever. AMEN. 11 2801 1 VIN-MAT, INC 2040 ROUTE 22 26,591.40 2.37 5,531.30 the relief sought by the application Authorized: $71,250 12 4303.04 1 CR01 RIGA 55. INC 1 RIGA COURT 817.37 0 00 77.74 17.90 913.01 This notice is being given by the Applicant G rants (if any) 13 4303 04 3 CR03 RIGA 55, INC 3 RIGA COURT 817.37 0 00 77.74 17.90 913.01 by order of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Appropriated: None NEED A HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA? 14 4303.04 5CR05 RIGA 55. INC 5 RIGA COURT 817.37 0.00 77.74 17.90 913.01 Charlie Browns Restaurant Corp Section 20 Costs: $10,000 913.01 15 4303 04 7 CR07 RIGA 55, IN C . 7 RIGA COURT 817.37 0 00 77 74 17.90 d/b/a Charlie Brown's Steakhouse UsetulLife: 15 Years Copy your home videos to DVD's 18 4303 06-21 CR21 RIGA 55. INC 2 1 RIGA COUR T 817.37 0 00 77.74 17.90 913.01 2376 North Avenue The Notice is published pursuant to Weddings. Birthday parties. Bar/ 913.01 17 4303.06 25 CR25 RIGA 55, INC 25 RIGA COURT 817.37 0 00 77.74 17.90 Scotch Plains, New Jersey N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17 Bat Mitzvahs, etc. to DVD-Videos. 81 7..37 000 77,74 17 90 913.01 ,8 4303.07 - 27 CR27 RIGA 55, INC 27 RIGA COURT by David H E. Bursik, Esq. Eleanor McGovern $10-$15 per DVD. Includes case. ,9 4303 07 - 29 CR29 RIGA 55. INC 29 RIGA COURT 81737 0.00 77 74 17.90 913.01 Attorney Borough Clerk 34.78 15.00 458.46 Call Howard at (908) 245-1472 20 4303 07 - 33 CR33 RIGA 55, INC 33 RIGA COURT 408 60 000 1 T - 11/13/03, The Times Fee $44.37 1 T - 11 /13/03, The Times Fee: $40.29 21 5602 - 7 NICOSIA, RUSSELL 8. JUDITH 3 9 CANTERBURY DR 7,904.50 0 00 1.684.65 100.00 9,689.15 22 5701 - 14 DARROW, LOUIS 365 FAWN RIDGE DR 7,839.72 0.00 1,587.50 100.00 9,527.22 23 7201 29 03 NELSON, BERTHA & WILLIAMS, SAMUEL 2403 RICHMOND ST 326.92 000 8.66 15.00 350.58 24 7302 - 18 ZENJ-RA, JASIM 875TERNAYAVE 5,403.96 0.00 1,116.94 100.00 6,620.90 New Jersey 25 7303-20 MCCOY. CALVIN A 2704 PLAINFIELD AVE 920.36 0.00 21.88 18 84 961.08 26 7401 26 JENKINS. LINDA 2321 MORSE AVE 3,321.81 0 00 211.25 70.66 3,603.72 Properties 27 8703-6 FELTON, JAMES 1111 JEFFERSON AVE 1,310.64 0.00 123.86 28.69 1,463.19 ■» Prudential 28 11402-45 BOROM. WILLIAM & KARYNN 1 156 MARTINE AVE 3,256.42 000 499.79 75.12 3,831.33 29 15302-2 SHANNI, STEFAN 1310CUSHING RD 4,730.96 0.00 709.64 100.00 5.540.60 30 15901 - 13 CURRIE, CRAIG 14 WEDGEWOOD WAY 14,076.00 0.00 2,855.45 100.00 17,031.45 31 15901-40 MIGNANO, MICHAEL & MARGARET 2 ORCHARD DR 8,527.60 000 1,253 56 100.00 9.881.16 32 16101 - 5 BALL, ESTATE OF ETHEL 91 7 RARITAN ROAD 5,373 36 000 1,048.68 100.00 6,522.04 * Amount includes 2001 + 2002 4 1 10/30, 11/6, 11/13X1 1/20/03, The Times Fee: $783.36

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McMeekan ottered two three- \iul I felt weary, sills, concerned minute montages, giving viewers a Since I write for the Arts and Intel apprehensive and anpiv that when I The House glimpse of the W orld Gup Finals at Ferry tainmeni section, n is often very easy looked aeioss the bay to New V>ik By < \ROI I l ) \\ Is Street in Newark and. later, a wonderful to come np with an idea for a story City, the Woild Trade Ucnlct was iu> Spn-uilh Vlrwm • Iht Id l, > ,n ! IK /iw t peek at a New York City fashion shix>t Aw ard presentations, a big Holly wood longer there aiul the sity lookeddw ai led marriage or breakup, or the opening or somehow I also fell mischievous, puled The Oratorio Society o f New with designer Stephen Burrows, which elosing of a Broadway show, these are out ol time and irritated (hat the beach Jersey will present Stravinsky's was well-edited Brit Kimmins and Tim kolenut added all great premises for an A \l article was so tilths and no one seems to he dramatic and haunting work. Sym­ an original and satisfy ing film to the mix Sometimes, however. I phony o f Psalms and Cherubini's j w ith Conors MeCwe. a very bizarre, very am uninspired by w hat is greatest work. Requiem in C mi­ entertaining short. Perfecting It) minutes currently taking place in nor, under the direction ot’Gan M of aptly edited comedy. Canob \letiec is the entertainment indus­ Schneider at 8 p.m. on Saturday. about an Irish carrot w ho struggles des­ try I look a look al vv hat November 15. at the Union Con­ perately to become a fruit, yet the carrot 6 is going on in the busi gregational Church. 176 Cooper faced w ith the threatening discrimination IN C'H \R \CTLR...The Westfield High Seliool fall comedy. A/v Sister Tileen, ness this week and found Avenue. Upper Montclair. The cho­ against vegetables, and hopes to purchase is planned from Thursday November 20 al 3:30 p.m. and Frida) and Saturday, my sell bored to tears November 21 and 22. at 8 p.m. in tbe seliool auditorium. Pictured, left to right, rus will be accompanied b\ Sandor Pamela Anderson and fruit seeds from the black market. are: Rachael Leopold. Rum Leonard and I mil) (ireenherg. Szabo, organ; Thomas Carlo Bo. j Is the idea behind Carivts McCiec an Tommy I ee have sort of piano; and Jeff Pines, percussion. allegory shrouding reality ? Perhaps. It was reconciled. Wow "The General admission is SI5. seniors really quite entertaining in that its slight M y Sister Eileen Scheduled Today Show" is knee and students. $12. For more int'or- 11 absurdity and elever language w as al I domi - deep into their American Idol rip-oil. "Today \ Su mation, please call (973)744-0330. natal by clay figures, lfthis short scented to 'Being in the Moment" lack humor for some viewers, one has to perstar." til Anthony appreciate the imagery and the concept. I At WHS November 20-22 Campbell doesn’t win. The Tiny Tim Fund is a non­ doubt many could pull oil this idea, but WISH-1 Cl J) The fall pnxluetion (ireenberg w ill portray an artistic daucci there is no God and I will nevei watch able to clean up allei themselves profit organization that provides Kimmins and Kolenut surely did. of Westfield High School (W HS). \/\ and former tenant "The Today Show" again). Mv dog peed on a dead horseshoe financial assistance for medical care The next 60-minute documentary. Sister Tileen. the second comedy |vr The rest of the 25 mcmbci east in And this past Sunday night, hack to crab, and I tell amused, sad. maternal s\ ntpalhelie. possessive, /'owrwct/.md to children in Scotch Plains and | Westfield Remembers (W ill by baleen formed in ! S years of WHS productions, eludes Phil Anton. Maurice Blackmon. hack, w ere dueling nun iesol the week, ihe TIi/abelh Smart and the Jessica quarrelsome Fan wood. One of the manners in j O’Donnell, delved deep into the pain and w ill run from Thursday. Nov ember 20. at Stephanie Uhrisiiaiio. \aron 1 isenlvrg. I yncli story. Please As il that wasn’t Where is this going. \ on might ask which they raise funds is through shtvk that Westfield experienced that day 3:30 p.m. and continues on Nov ember 21 Dan bolt/ Morrison. Ja/cllc ( iirosi. \n planned’ l eave those two poor young I'm not really sure my sell But when I their.4/iw/r// Tiny Tim C aw l Sight Personally, those 60 minutes seemed long and 22 at S p.m drea Gordon. I'Inis llild. Jell Hogan. and uncomfortable, as the words being women alone. gol back into my eai. I Ich lightei than This year, you can \ olunteer to belt The production is about two ()hio girls F.llioll Johnson. Nathan Margolin. I icor said w ere heard many times before and the gia Miersua. Jessica Minsky. 1 like Ricci. Walking my dog on the beach today. I have fell in days Being In the Mo out a few festive tunes w ith a group j who have moved to New York City's stories of sheer pain and recollection of Arielle Smelkinson. Su/anne bonelle. I thought ol an old exercise that we incut" is actually a icmlic eveieise. of your friends and neighbors, to j ( ireenvv ich Village to pursue theirdrcams being at the towers are hard to hear. and revolves around tliediHerein charac­ Nick W illiams and t liloc /eitouman used lo have to do in acting school v\ hcllicr v on are an aeloi. a w i uci. ot ,i support this local cause. The carol Initially. 1 thought that in 2003. an ters that come and go in their basement Joseph Nicrlc. WHS drama teacher, called. "Being in the Moment." gas station attendant It lorees von lo ing will take place on Thursday. hour-long film about such a trav esty could apartment. will direct the play and leads the proilue In older to get the students "in the he real. December 11. Fill out a fomionline. only be painful. But I realized that this Allison Siko will play l.ileen turn team with WIIS art teacher Roy moment", the acting instructor would ( >n my way home, when I slopped al by v isitinghttp://visitfamuHxl.com/ ! I film provided closure for the town, re­ Sherwood. Samantha Hooper Clumbers, scenic artist and set designer bring us up on the stage and basically Cumberland Tarms loi some soda and tinytim/timfonn.htm. or call (90S) cording forever the thoughts ot Westfield Hamt*rslt*y portrays her sister Ruth, .la Doug Chananic. set construction Inn abuse us into letting go of extraneous milk, the man behind the coimici asked 233-6513 or (908) 756-3079 to find rescue workers, and the gilt of comfort son Mesches lakes the role of landlord Mathews, stage manager Greg Ryan, emotions that we were eurrentlv feel me how I was today out how to get started. from neighbors. In the end. an hour of Appopolous. while Ry an Leonard |x>r assistant stage manage! and Alexandra ing. Not too unlike won! association, I told him I was cxaspcialcd that the after rambling off superfluous senti beach was so duly and that I had a * * * * * dark memories and grief reminded the trays a former football player. Fmily I)cJohn. costume mistress audience that Westfield, collectively, incuts, the students were then clear ol headache from Ihe paint lumes in my Casino Sights am cropping up all overcame that darkness. any distractions and free to undertake Ireshlv painted bathroom and that I over, and Union Catholic High A Westfield resident. O'Donnell cov ­ the task al hand, which was usually a didn't feel like making dmnci because S c h o o l is hosting theirs on Friday. ered all the bases necessary for creating ‘A Musical Gift’ Scheduled presentation of a prepared acting scene I had cooked all damned week and il November 14. at 7:30 p.m. at the a 9/11 documentary. or monologue was time for a night oil Gran Centurions. 440 Madison Hill "Fverybody has a story about 9/11," at WF Church I low do you fee I? Angry The sweet man laughed the hearli Road in Chirk. It is said that the place she said. "I thought that the stones in November 23 Why ’ Because I didn't eat break est. most sincere belly laugh I have heard m months lie told me dial I will have tlie look and feel ol a real Westfield were worthy to tell." She added W CSTI ITU) flic Musical Club l line and Kay Macrae fast. ( iood. Why didn’t you eat ' Because made Ins day lie then told me that he casino, with croupiers from Atlantic that children from Westfield who had lost of Westfield will present a special eon Hirce ol the club's s i \ cimvnl scholai I didn 't until to he late lor ( lass haled Ins job and he was playing the City doing the dealing. Exchange their parents and infants, who had been ship recipients, v iolinist Andy Bliasin. lint cert. "A Musical Gill." on Sunday. No And how does this make you leel ’ / lottery every day so that he could lake your money card for chips, and enjoy bom after their fathers died, would ap­ vember 23. at 3 p.m. al the First Baptist 1st l li/alx'lh ( iransso, and Kristin Joliam, already told you that. his wife and two sons away limit tin preciate that the film was made. ( 'lunch on Ivlin Street. hom. will play in an instrumental ensemble poker, roulette, blackjack, and other No. righl now. how do you leel ’ Like madness and move somewhere nice, While the stories from the film he The event will celebrate great music, along with club memlx'is ( ieorge Itvnes. games. Them will also be a silent killing ymi. like Florida. came redundant over time. O'Donnell great local talent with a gift for music, clarinet, and cellist Peggy Tristram auction, raffle, and a Diamond Hunt. Duicklv, m rapid succession, give I wished him well included in format ion about the construc­ and the club's scholarship gifts, which I’he quintet will play three vvall/es The $35 admission includes ftxxl and me a list of what you feel like right now So, there wasn't loo much lo icporl tion of Westfield's 9/11 Memorial Al from Ravel's Wilses \o b lt \ er fun, but you will have to buy yixtt advance the studies of promising young this week in Ihe entertainment indiistiv though the film was slow al times, it was Sentimentales I vac li student will also I)on’l think, just do il own drinks. Come early it you would musicians. Thai’s okav. I rediscovered a lahuloiis very thorough, capturing the emotion ol play a solo with accompanist and dub Okay. I feel angry, pissed, hungry, Twelve performers, comprising vo­ tool today Years ago, in truth, I didn't like some instruction on how to play townspeople and rescue workers. president. Beverly Thomson Shea tired, annoyed, nervous, vain, insecure, the games. Chill (908) 1600, exten­ calists and instrumentalists, scholarship baffled by your ignorance, cranky, hoi really understand the prol nudity ol "Be Next, Know Thy Neighbor by John winners and seasoned musicians, will These selec tions will include/6nnan:e sion no. 316 for information. low, desirous, absent, afraid ol failure, ing in the Moment ", but I do now. Reidy was definitely entertaining, al­ perform a varied program ol solo and m (l Maim bv Beethoven. Sonatine lm though the storyline was a hit convo­ distressed, disturbed and ready to punch It’s all about integrity ensemble pieces. W< »rks by I aurc and I )c Clute and Piano by Pierre Sanean. ami ( hit lives are so complicated, dclu ale luted. There is no coherent ending. The ( ( you out ------] l alla. Brahms and Beethoven, Debussy the third movement o! iliere's mu erto busy, overwhelming, burdensome, links 17r,minute film IS about a mail arrested Good' Now do the scene. tinrfRflvel Schubert. Mozart, and I laydn. m Bfiat Maim, perlormod by Bliasin. and difficult. How lovely it would be il for kidnapping a local child. As I strolled along the windy beach Bramnick Awarded among others, will he presented. Grausso, and Joliam. respectively. we could all speak lo one anolhei in Pel An , a lull-length film directed and today. I decided to play "Being in the Tickets cost $10 and may he purchased The program also includes soprano absolute honesty. We could easily sin pnxlueed by Christopher Coppola, star­ Christina Marios Hilton, a master's sin Moment" again. I didn't have a eoaeli In Merck 2003 at the dixir or by calling (908) 789-9353. to chide me. hut I pretended that my pass all ol Ihe needless prattle and really ring Mare Coppola. Jennifer Rubin. Bar­ Proceeds from this biennial event will dent at Yale I Iniversily's opera program. get lo the heart ol the mailer, which, I leel, bara Bam, Lou Raw Is. and Fsteban Powell, While an undergraduate .it < arnegie little dog and Ihe squawking seagulls County Art Show support the club’s scholarship fund. were my fellow students. is staying true lo who you are failed to end the festival successfully. A reception and refreshments will fol­ Mellon University, she received a lour WESTEIHW The artwork Bel Air is about a former child star, low the two-hour concert. year scholarship from the Musical Club. Coppola, who dreams ol a comeback. She will open the program, accompanied of Abby Bramnick. a Westfield Co-Chairpersons of the concert are However, an cx-produccr, Bain, lures hy club member Mary Belli McFall, with High School senior, recently cap­ Audrey Feathers and Mary Beth McFall. him into her life, and Coppola’s character selections by Strauss. Debussy, and l)e Catherine Marchant Named tured the Third Place Prize in the Committee members are Rosemary takes many downfalls. Bauer. Bill Belcher. I)aricl Belcher, Jenny *i I alia. Merck 2003 Union County Art' The idea behind the film could he Gallery’s Artist of the Month’ i Show. potentially entertaining, il more effort POPCORN She first earned a place in the had been put into the production and il W EST! ITU) Gallery 23 in exhibit by submitting her work the actors were more believ able. Bel Air Blairstown is featuring Westfield resi !to a panel of judges lor accep­ was a hit at the Long Island International The Human Stain: Makes dent Catherine Marchant as tance. The judges tor the exhibit Film Expo. Even if the film had poor November’s "Artist ol the Month that also includes works by 23 production, the storyline was enough to A fiber and bead artist, she special Union County artists selected two keep the audience interested. An Indelible Statement i/.es in one-ol a kind, hand woven and of her pieces", both oil paintings. After Bel Air, the night ended with a knitted clothing and beaded jewelry. A Abby is currently enrolled in her question and answer session with Mare ^ U n r Pope or , Pope opium s, ( »oi kI • I mu Pope trademark of Marchant s art is bright school's top-level art program and Coppola. Af ter being less than impressed colors and the inclusion ol glittery By MICHAEL S. (iOl.DBI- Kt.FK Coleman’s story is told h i retrospect hy plans to major in art next year in with the film, The Leader/The limes i

By LISA BASIL K Reservoir Days Ui/.vby WHS student television characters perfectly, w bile Van uill\ Vt nnen h>r Pie WeKTTtfid U .u it' ,jn J / V Tims* Steve Fromtling was the last short. the editing and production master­ WESTFIEIJ) The second anni­ Lasting almost eight minutes, the fully mimics MTV-style cuts, transi­ versary of Westfilm Film Festival claymation film was nothing short ot tions and intrusions. lasted three days, w ith tw o evenings a brilliantly bizarre storyline with Reality and Stuff w as so entertain­ of independent films presented at the masterful editing and clever com­ ing because of the highly skilled Rialto Theatre and a free panel dis­ edy. Sean Connery, who happens to actors who stayed in character and cussion on independent filmmaking be God. appears to Steve Buscemi to remained hilarious throughout the at Westfield High School (WHS). deliver a quest to punch Quentin film without a script, tor this him Offering a myriad of projects rang­ Tarantino in the stomach for ruining was completely improvised. ing from short films, clay illation shorts, his own films. Void of pretentious­ What was the most difficult aspect documentaries, and full-length feature ness and boredom, this short was of creating Reality and Stuff ’ films, the festival also included a pub­ certainly original, making Chimera “Fifty -five hours of tape cut dow n lic question and answer session with a close second best to 85 minutes that had to be funny Marc Coppola, the nephew of renowned Monday’s lineup of shorts ended and make sense and look proles director Francis Ford Coppola. with Reality and Stuff, played by sional," explained Basler And that it Writer and director Peter Paul Possible Side Effects improx isational did. Devaney. Shineman. Johnson Basler and William McMeekan. Jr. comedy group. A burlesque look at and McMeekan also participated in collaborated on a variety of projects, the stereotypical characters of a fail­ the film's production. such as 2002's full-length film Just ing reality television program. Tuesday night’s panel discussion Add Pepper. Basler’s short humorously exposes included Basler. McMeekan. writer "We started Westfilm to highlight and director Kenneth Waldell. improx FKO/.FN IS TIME...Bridge»aUr photographer Walter Choroszewski has captured some of Ihe landscapes and cherished the exaggerated truth of these shows. actor Matt Donnelly , and stage and moments known to residents in “Westfield. A Celebration of Community." Proceeds will benefit projects sponsored h> the projects that we had created, but you Basler’s east could not be more Education Fund of W estfield. Cropped and pictured, above, are some of Choroszewski's photos. can't make a movie every year, so we perfect. Each actor depicts reality screen actor David Ranson. "I think that everyone’s input was exclusively valuable." said Marline/. ( Y)I H 1,TAHIE STYLE BOOK CEUiBRATES WESTI IEW COMMUNITY “Any young independent filmmaker that wanted to know about film mak­ ing should have gone " Cold Guilt, a short written anil di How One Mans Dream Became reeled by Nick Pavano about two de lectives who struggle finding a serial killer, kicked ott the lestixal s last evening. The first film of the night, it Photographic Fundraiser for W F was fortunately the easiest to lorget There was little originality in the script ID M A R Y LO l MOKANO projects." explained the self-taught and the direction. Howexcr. action films S [»;,,dl. Written to, Ih, We afield Under and I h, limr\ photographer. always haxc some sort of appeal. WESTI II.U ) It all began while Choroszew ski does not pursue per­ A teenager. Pavano. said. I know he was asleep, according to photog­ sonal portrait photography, preferring in­ what kids like Kids like action Kids rapher Walter Choroszewski. stead to concentrate on locations and like powerful movies.” Was this an One morning a little over a year photography for his corporate clients. He action film? To say that would he a ago. he awoke from a dream in which is also know n for his photographic calen­ Continued on Page /9 he had produced a hook on Westfield. dars. The result, a hardcover coffee-table "The proceeds from the sale of “Westfield: A Celebration of Commu­ style hook titled “Westfield: A Cel­ nity" will enable The Education Fund of ebration of Community” will soon Westfield to continue pros iding resources be available for Westlielders and non to enhance programs for the students of West fielders alike to enjoy. The book Westfield ftiblic Schools." Education Fund expanded Westfilm this year, and we've is being distributed exclusively by ol Westfield President Darielle Walsh told been so proud of the amount of talent the Education Fund of Westfield, The Westfield Under and The Seatch that we have been able to assemble." which will he the beneficiary of the Plains-EanwihhI Times. Basler told The Westfield Leader and proceeds of the sale. "Westfield: A Celebration of Com­ The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Hines. “If From cover lo cover, “Westfield: munity" w 111 lx* available for sale late we can inspire others to make movies A Celebration of Community” is Walter ( 'horoszewski November for S25. Limited copies w ill or shorts or write scripts or get in­ filled with over 100 color photo­ be available for sale at The Tow n Book volved inTV. then we've accomplished graphs depicting the city in all its former elementary school teacher, Store. Classic Thyme, and the DWC publishes all of Choroszew ski’s pho­ a lot." glory. Spanning all four seasons, the Office. 105 Elm Street An independent film writer, direc­ tographic essays. photographs portray Westfield's For more information, please con­ tor. and producer. Basler can been “We started the business as a way people, activities and events through tact the FEW' at (908) 317-9813 or credited for Just Add Pepper. Reality to control the publishing of our own ed fund west field (^comcast. net. the course of a full calendar year. and Stuff, and an upcoming film rilled, “I call it my journalistic view of As Cool As Jennifer, which is await­ the life and times of Westfield," com­ ing editing completion and may come mented C 'horos/.ewski from his home " P en s'In k : to the Rialto in 2(Xkl, He also works in in Bridgewater. II till Michelle lw Poidevin the WHS television department and This is the 14th published pictorial with TV-36. book for the world-renown photog­ Some TV Show Cancellations Prove Sex On Monday night, audiences rapher whose works have often ap­ viewed five shorts and Reality and l Isa Basilo tor The Westfield Lender and The Times RAKE MOVIE-GOING KXPKRIKN(’K... rhf Westfilm Festival afforded audi­ peared in New Jersey Monthly maga­ Doesn’t Sell, But It Should Work On Rte. 22 Stuff Eager Westfield teens were zine. Areas of Hunterdon County ences the rare opportunity to appreciate the efforts of independent filmmakers, it> Micilfci i e il. i.t p o in t \ in supportive of Iheir local peers wtto and might have helped launch a couple of careers. Actor Marc Coppola stands, and Buck County. Pa are among the V„, H'nrfrn U-< Ih , W .n/U ld U a 4 ,< .m.l th , U m ,, were given the chance to present locations featured in Choroszewski’s center, with Westfilm co-creators Peter Paul Busier and William McMeekan, Fuddruckers shutting down its Route 22 location didn't cause me to Iheir work on the big screen. Jr., while teenagers anxiously await one of the screenings in the lobby of Ihe other photography hooks. Many ol WHS television program student jam on the brakes, pull over and nostalgically croon the theme song Kialto Theatre in Westfield. his site hooks have been used as John Kern stated. "Some of the direc­ fundraisers. from The IVivv We Were. (Good chocolate milkshakes, bad date experi­ tors are high schoolers, and I'd like to “Westfield: A Celebration of Com­ ence). However, it wasn't until a coworker informed me that the burger see what they'vcaccomplished. I know munity,” which Choroszewski also Mecca would be replaced by Hooters that I felt nauseated enough to that independent films aren’t done Varied Talents Paved calls a “feel good picture hook." cough up all of those milkshakes traditionally.. so I'd like to see what consists of full color digital pictures is out there, pertaining to the broad and cringe with repulsion. with minimal captions. History butt's Here's your c of fee, spectrum of motion picture entertain­ will especially want to take note of sir. now please slop The poor ratings and cancellation ment." Road for SP Artist to an additional section on Westfield’s staring at my chest of NBC's sw inging comedy/drama Monday's festival began with a history, including historical photo­ "Coupling" and FOX’s “Skin." short by 16-year-old Hdecio Martinez, graphs contributed by the Westfield which reeked of a "Romeo and The Aids Quill Memorial, which fo­ Historical Society. cused on the AIDS epidemic and a Juliet" rip-off, seemed to spell-out Uncover True Passion The winners of a June 2003 photo quilt sewn by the v ictims' families. contest sponsored by the Downtown the demise of a "sex sells" mental­ Martinez said, "When I found out By ( AROI. F. DAVIS During those years Westfield Corporation (DWC) are ity, hut before jamming on those about the AIDSclinie in Kean, I brought Spet udly Written fo r l hr W estfield in graduate school, also included in the book. brakes, we got slapped with the my camera and thought it was a great lender iind The Tunes His own publishing company, Aes­ MacDonald was opening of this Hookers...I mean. opportunity.” SCOTCH PLAINS more inlercstcd In thetic Press, which he started in 1985, Six minutes long, the short simply Somehow, Grace Hooters franchise. And, you thought filmmaking and pho and runs with his wife. Susan, a and effectively provided facts about McDonald manages to Victoria's Secret on Best Broad Street tography. She look the disease and shone a tasteful light do it all. classes ai the An was something to squawk about. on the familial grief and closure with The mother of five Area Musicians Perform Student's League in ______This is real slime, folks - one short which the quilt has been associated. children, she works as a New York as well. Il In N JPAC Concerts turn off of Lawrence Avenue (if you The next short. Chimera by Doug fourth grade teacher in was immediately fol­ the Westfield public NEWARK - Local musicians will Shineman was by far the most pro­ lowing her graduate- are a Westftelder) and anywhere from Scotch Plains. school district, and still perform on November 14 and 16 at foundly written and carefully edited studies that she "de In a 1998 ease, a former Hooters w aitress and Lansing. Mich, native got forces herself to make the New Jersey Performing Arts Cen­ short presented Monday night. The viated" for awhile. ter (NJPAC).' suspended because she sent a note to a customer who stiffed her on a bill, image sequences vacillate between time to pursue her pas­ She used her creativ­ Hie 2003 All-State Chorus in­ requesting proper payment. The customer was miffed because his wife one young man's illusions, dreams sion — oil painting and ity to pursue an inter­ cludes Westfield resident Nicholas found out he had frequented the Florida franchise. Defending her integrity and perception of reality. The narra­ pastels. And it is not est in writing, bul she tion accompanied the clever visual that simple. Williams, Scotch Plains residents (what little integrity isexposed from teeny orange hot pants and busty tops), retuned to her true Matthew Capodicasa, Stephen effects w ith intelligence and believ- In order to create her Pederson got a book deal out of the experience. Another waitress sued calling. Carroll, Eddie Han. Abraham Hiatt. ability. artwork. MacDonald The only break because she was awarded a toy Yoda doll instead of the Toyota she was (trace MacDonald Nicholas Mondi.Tuan Long Nguyen Battle Against FOP. by Sean must first take photo­ from il all came when and Ian Walker, as well as Fanwood promised in a Hooters contest in Panama City Beach, Ha. She didn't Devaney, a 2003 WHS graduate, is a graphs of the scenes Grace rai sed her c h i I resident Jillian Prefach. she wants to compose appreciate being mocked, so she took the goons to court. Good for her. documentary about a rare genetic dis­ dren. During lhat Local members of the 2003 All- on canvas, sometimes ease Fibrodysplasia Ossificans time, she relied only State Orchestra include Eric Lin and Tired of having her derriere pinched, being propositioned by her awaking pretty early in Progressiva (FOP) and the true struggle on her sketching, Maria Valla of Berkeley Heights, as bosses, and forced to enter bikini contests ax “punishment", another the morning to make of Westftelder Whitney Weldon and something she could w ell as Wcstfielders Carl Baron. Mat Hooters waitress put her stilettoed foot down and earned $275,000 for her sure that the lighting is her family. The 50-minute documen­ do rather quickly thew Leong, Eunice Park and Donald just so. If raising a fam­ embarrassment and assault. The atmosphere at Hooters, said the Ken­ tary explored the devastating steps This was an area in Williams. Westfield resident Christo­ taken to confront the truth of FOP ily, working full-time, pher Veldeman will perform asamem- tucky waitress, was degrading-alm ost matching a similar experience in which she had to de A very thorough film, it included and creating her paint­ ber of the All-State Jazz Ensemble South Carolina Hooters, where, instead of being supported by her velop her skills and interviews with the Weldons, their ings do not consume passion, as drawing subordinates, got an eyeful when her boss exposed himself enough of her time. she doctors, and a look at the fundraising in her earlier years at The lawyer in that case charged. takes art classes at the and support network. It was a truly school did not please New Jersey Visual Arts "Hooters put its female employ­ moving piece that covered every as­ her. Center in Summit, un­ ees at risk of sexual harassment pect of FOP very tastefully. When she re­ The next three films were light der the inspirational through its uniforms it required turned. in the past Arlisls Gallery of Gifts hearted and comedic. eye of contemporary In Search of three or four years, to them to wear and the marketing of Buddy Girl by Kevin Johnson was realist Valerie Larko. painting, MacDonald • FALL COLLECTION • iLs restaurants." Having your butt As a child, * _ mindlessly entertaining and lacked said that "it all started effort compared to the other films. MacDonald was for­ “Fa// Foliage Friday. November 14th • 12-4pm & 7 1 Opm slapped, being flashed and ver­ clicking." And click tunate to have been (trace MacDonald bally abused and mocked by your About one student's search for love it does, straight from raised in a home where creativity SiluiJd). November I 3th • I Cam 5 pm using Instant Messenger, this film, the camera to the canvas, her works employer is a horrible way to earn although a bit funny because of its was a virtue. She described her are primarily scenes from nature and Sunday November Ibth • 1 lam 4pm money for college. I guess work­ mother as the 'artistic type", who set realistic look at the pathetic world of ggfTff ing at the student union or horary. Internet love, tatted to stand out an example w tut net own latent in the MacJJunalti dmaJoped tuti ana 1 Don't Care Dow Good A film areas of fashion design and portrai­ Continued on Page 19 pointillistic style, inspired by her 603 C M a. Westfield NJ ture. Encouraged by her parents, high regard for Georges Seurat, who Grace began to take art classes w hile developed pointillism, and for Monet, Giftware • Holiday Accents • Linens • Wearable Art attending high school in her native the founder of Impressionism Her Hudson County, and went on to multiple trips to Europe, and much Fine An • Ponen • Sterling Silver & Handcrafted Jewelrv Cailrone ScLotof WasU graduate college in Jersey City with time spent in museums here and a minor in fine arts abroad, only deepened her apprecia­ Haadpainied kitchen Accessories • Mosaics * * Tttr Ptturessto x «z S c h o o l MacDonald even had the immea­ tion of this style, leaving quite an surable experience of studying art Washi Paper Egg> and Candies & Christmas W ares for the Holidays 'impression" on MacDonald. abroad, in Florence. Italy at a sum­ Her passion for her work is evident PrivaU Instruction on mer institute. in her use of colors. The intentional Pam Newt!I Hostess Her lose of children motivated her . Ill Instruments, loin and f'tmmbUs use of bright, sometimes iridescent to mayor in education How ever, w hen kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 colors evokes happiness both for ^ # 6 5 4 - 3 6 1 4 she continued her own education, , «> * . ,'L • Ri\cn»aik Plaza MacDonald in the creative process, she decided it was time to revisit her Bring a Friend find Bppy Shipping m out 1#<1 Hetoritm Home M Rhige&k \\enue • East Hanover 256 Moms Avenue • Springfield and for the admirer of her paintings pursuit of art Continued ..n Page 19