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(908) 232-4407 IISPS 680020 Thursday, May 29, 2003 Published Even Thursday Since UNO FIFTY CENTS OUR 1 nth YEAR - ISSUE NO. 37-113 Periodical - Postage Paid at Westfield, N J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Home Demolitions Prompt Town to Review Shoehorning By LAUREN S. PASS said that the council could look at laws, but the designs have been in Specially Written far The Westfield leader changing requirements for the "floor congruous with the neighborhood. A discussion to rewrite the Town area ratio." meaning the volume of He added that the council could not of Westfield's “anti-shoehorning" the house in respect to the size of the regulate the design of the homes. ordinance was raised at Tuesday lot, and height restrictions. He also Mayor McDermott conceded that night's council meeting, after Mayor mentioned that the town’s current he is not sure what the council can Gregory McDermott noted the high ordinance is being challenged in a do. but that options should he looked number of demolitions the council is lawsuit under a planning board sub into. seeing for approval. division. At a future meeting, Mr. Marsh "Shoehorning" is when two houses Third Ward Democrat Councilman will bring the statistics of how many are built on what was a single home and former member of the Board of houses the council approved for lot. Adjustment, David Haas, questioned demolition in the past couple of years. Currently, the council is facing if the town could require the height The Laws and Rules Committee resolutions to demolish homes at of the homes to he an average of the and Town Planner Blaise Brancheu 113 Harrow1 Road. 170Cottage Place, height of the neighboring houses. will review the ordinance. 327 Orenda Circle and 717 Hyslip The same process is used for front In other business, the council re Avenue. yard setback requirements accord viewed changes to the town's current Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh ing to Councilman Haas. sidewalk cafe ordinance. The major stated that the only lot that will be Mr. Cockren stated that it would change is that enforcement will no subdivided is Hyslip Avenue, which be difficult to gather the data in order longer fall under Zoning Official was approved by the Planning Board. to enforce height restrictions that Kathleen Neville, hut will instead go He said that the two lots made are way. to the Fire Department. larger lhan required by the town's Mr. Marsh said that the current Town Administrator James Gildea zoning laws. land use plan calls for a "diversity of said that most of the complaints for Fourth Ward Democrat Council housing types and sizes" and that violations have come in after hours man Lawrence Goldman raised con now the “starter homes" are disap when the zoning office is closed. He cern that the character of streets, like pearing. said (hat Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Cottage Place and North Cottage First Ward Republican Council Kelly has already been working with Place where ranches are being tom man Sal Caruana said that much of Ms. Neville. GRAND MARSHAL...Alfred Hiker of Westfield, the chaplain of the Martin Wallberg Post of the American Legion, gave down, is being changed. what has been built around town has A meeting will be held on Wednes the opening prayer and benediction at this year’s Memorial Day ceremony, which was held indoors. Mr. Riker was also Town Attorney Robert Cockren been conforming to current zoning day, June 4. at 7:30 p.m. at Tamaques slated to be the parade’s Grand Marshal. Elementary School to discuss the Rahway Avenue railroad crossing. Fourth Ward Democrat Susan Westfield Council to Meet With Parking Deck Developer; Jacobson said that she had been trying to organize this meeting for over a year. A representative from Senator Jon Corzine’s office will be present to Discusses Field Maintenance, Salary Range Increases discuss the status of Federal Regula tion changes on the whistle blowing. the recently selected parking deck At this week's meeting, Town Ad fire and police chiefs were changed Department of Public Works (DPW) Mr. Marsh said that five years ago By LAUREN S. PASS will then sit down to see what parts of Simially Written far The W ei field leader developer Nassau HKT Associates ministrator James Gildea stated that late last year. there were new regulations pending the council, acting as the redcvelop- In other business, Third Ward Re the plan are workable. that the whistle would not have to he Alter nexl week's public meeting for the first time. jnent agency, has the final say on the publican Councilman and Liaison to E-mails complaining about field blown if the town made all four quad of the Westfield Town Council, the As of press time it was iinkriown approval of the redevelopment plans the Recreation Commission Andrew conditions wertf also discussed by rants impassible. He stated that the governing body will sit down with whether this portion of the meeting would be open to the public. for the sites on South Avenue and Skibitsky reported that the commis the council. town allocated $20,000 to install Prospect and Elm Streets. The Plan sion is working on a proposal for the Mr. Gildea stated that there was a curbed islands, which would prevent ning Board recently approved the plans. construction of a "turf field" at the recent problem at Gumbert Field, drivers from going around the gates, Town Attorney Robert Cockren conservation center. They are study but that the problem was fixed im and the plan was approved by the state explained that the redevelopment ing the area, and gathering informa mediately. Department of Transportation. Borough BOE Creates plans would become the zoning for tion, but intend to pitch the idea for Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh The federal government then met the two areas. He stated that there are next year’s capital budget. stated that the Recreation Depart opposition on the local level in other some details, which the council may The commission is also working ment and the DPW are working well parts of the country, and the regula Preschool Classes want to change from what the plan on a field maintenance plan with together on field maintenance. He tion was never approved. ning board presented, including pe help from Rutgers Agricultural said that with the high number of First Ward Republican Peter Hchaus.se destrian walkways. School. The commission and the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 was absent from the meeting. Third Ward Democrat Councilman Through IDEA Grant David Haas questioned if, alter pub lic input is given, the redevelopment Westfield Historic Preservation By BETSEY IHJRGDORF David, who will attend Rutgers plans would need to be changed. Specially Written for The Westfield l eader University in the fall, will receive Mr. Cockren stated that the final The proposal to create a pre $ 1,000 per year over a four-year plans should have room in them for school class for four and five year period. what the town wants. He added that old children, who are classified as The board is hopeful that the surveys, environmental studies and To Honor Homeowners in June preschool-disabled, was approved contract will be signed this week geological technology studies need by the Mountainside Board of Edu between Paul Otto Construction and to get underway. These studies will By BETTY I.IST appreciation of a complete written his Information about oilier sites being Specially Written far The Westfield leader cation during its Tuesday evening Hartford Bonding Company so that determine how far down into the tory of this property that was turned recognized will be forthcoming. The meeting. construction can resume at ground the decks will have to go. The Westfield Historic Preservation over to them by the Birdsall family public is invited to attend Ihe Awards The program will be funded by a Beechwood School. Mr. Gildea stated that the council’s Commission, preparing for its 11th when they purchased it Presentation on June 12. grant from the Individuals w ith Dis Board President Peter Goggi said input would not change the current Annual Harry Devlin Commendations abilities Education Act (IDEA), that he “is hopeful” that the project plans, bul refine them. Awards Reception on Thursday, June which promotes fair and equal edu will be finished for the first day of Mayor Gregory McDermott stated 12, in the Municipal Council Cham cational representation for all stu school on September 4. that even though Nassau will come bers at 8 p.m.. recently appointed a dents. The program will be com Paul Otto assured the board that forward with ideas for plans, it is panel of judges who toured the com prised of approximately 15 students the worjt would be completed by really the town's project. munity in order to recognize property who meet the criteria. the September deadline if construc “We’re driving this project," he said. owners who have demonstrated gener Enrollment will he selected by tion begins in May. However, in the In other business, the council will ally established historic preservation lottery with equal gender represen event that the work is not com have ordinances 1814 and 1815 on standards when expanding, altering, tation. pleted, a contingency plan will be the agenda for approval at next week's restoring, and maintaining their build Finding for the program will be put into effect so that there will be public council meeting ings and grounds. paid in total by the IDEA district no delay in school opening. These ordinances will set the sal The buildings should retain architec grant totaling $123,691. Inlorma- The board will be adding an Au ary ranges for the year for all non tural integrity from the period, or peri tion will be made available to any gust meeting to their calendar in union employees. ods. of their significance. one interested in learning more order to keep the public informed as According to Mr. Gildea, ordi Wende Dev lin Gates, the daughter of about the program. to the progress, and to inform par nance 1816 does not include increases the late Harry Devlin, in honor of whom The 2003 Fred E. Rosensciehl ents if a contingency plan w ill be in for the employees who came in at the these Awards are named, chaired this Memorial Scholarship was presented effect on the first day of school. beginning of this year, as they are not year’s judging panel. Mrs. Gates was to Governor Livingston senior David Chief School Administrator entitled to a raise. This ordinance assisted by Bonnie Danser. Karen We Dempsey. The scholarship is given Gerard Schuller is compiling a con includes the $1 per year salaries for ber. and Westfield Historic Preserva annually toa Deerfield School gradu tingency plan in the event that the mayor and council members, as tion Committee Vice Chairwoman Betty ate by Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Beechwood is not open on the first well as the $53,168 salary for the List. Rosenstrehl. w ho were Mountainside day of school. He will present that town attorney, the $24,222 prosecu Among the homeowners being rec ognized this year are Michele Modesunn ptartoa Courtesy of tho WostllsM Historic Prsssrvstton residents for over 40 years plan to the board in the near future. tor salary , and salaries for the inspec PRESERVATION HONORS... The Historic Preservation Commission will tors and legal counsels for the vari and Gregory Redmgton. who purchased honor Michele Modestino and Gregory Redington, owners of 120 North Chest ous boards in town. their 120 North Chestnut Street home in nut Street in Westfield, on Thursday. June 12 for restoring the home to its First Ward Republican Council 2001 from members of the family that original detdgn. Above is a picture of what the house looked like prior to the man Sal Caruana questioned if the originally constructed it in 1897. restoration, while below is a current picture of the home. top of the range was increased even This home, designed by Charles if the employee is not at the maxi Darsh, was built by Dr. and Mrs. mum salary'. Theordore Harvey on the site of the Mr. Gildea stated that it was, so Rialto Theatre. In 1921. Dr. Harvey, a that there could be consistency in the dentist, moved his home, family, and ranges He added that the ranges set practice to this North Chestnut Street ferthir* rrTrftr*?r>cT f 8 15 tH*» friwn site ial1 r ihi 11 * *i aa a a w a a wmmmm aaa a£Aa£a At that time, he removed the porch. He said Chat this year’s ordinance In 1940. he removed the turret. Eventu includes “4 percent increases” in the ally his daughter and son-in-law. Betty ranges. and Houghton Birdsall. became the In comparison to last year's ranges, owners and maintained this property there was no change in die range for until 2001. the Parking Director, an over 9 per Ms. Modesuno and Mr Redington cent increase for the fire chief salary hav e renovated the turret and front porch, range and an over 19 percent in added two dormers, and painted the crease for the range of the chief enure structure, restoring the house to financial officer The ranges for the its original design. They noted their
Regional...... 2-3 O bituary____8 Real Estate.... 16-18 REMEMBERING THOSE LOST... Veterans from the American Teuton Mar Education___9 A&E______19-20 tin \V adhere post gathered inside for a ceremony alter the parade was canceled E ditorial____4-5 Community ... 6-7 Sports...... 11-15 due to » eat her y u NmniNC COMMUNICATOR Inc. P ubi Jcatio P ag e Thursday, May 29, 2003 (Chi' jlHUpstfti'Iii Uli'a&i’f and T H E TIM E S of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Rahway Ave. RR Noise To Be The Optimist Creed Discussed in Town Meeting WESTFIELD - On Wednesday, whistles a mile before the crossing. June 4, Janies Souder, a representa Mr. Souder will update residents tive from U.S. Senator Jon Corzine's on the progress of the proposed Fed office will he meeting with area resi eral regulations to address train dents to discuss the Rahway Avenue whistles. June Fischer, an area resi railroad crossing. The meeting will dent who also works in Senator take place at Tamaques School, 641 Corzinc's office, will accompany Willow Grove Road, in Westfield at him. 7:30 p.m. For additional information, please For years, Westfield residents call the Town of Westfield at (908) whose homes arc near the railroad 789-4041. have complained that the increased use of the railroad and the associated WF Fire Department .... ,, i huh ..I Edison Intermediate School, lift FANWOOD OEMS MEET AND GREET...The Fanwood Democratic Club and loud train whistles are impacting CONGRATUALATIONS...RO H Schooh right, were both presented several elected officials gathered at the Sun Tavern recently to enjoy pizza and their quality of life. The trains run all Extinguishes Fire and Karen Lust of RoosevRooseveit Intermea.a ^ ^ ^ 0ptimis| ( ™ meet Colleen Mahr, the Democratic candidate for Mayor of Fanwood and day and all night - on weekdays and with a 2003 Middle School lt<». . . hulri u on XIllvMav 14, u rucouni/esrecognizes indivirliiukindividuals f...f„r Borough Council candidates Jack Molenaar and Donna Dolce. Pictured, left to weekends. The loud train whistles On Seneca Place Westfield. The ceremony, whe and'the enthusiasm they inspire ih right, are: 20th District Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, Jack Molenaar, 22nd blow as the train approaches the WESTFIELD — On the morning their devotion to the profession ot teaming m District Assemblywoman and former Mayor of Fanwood, Linda Stender; Union Rahway Avenue crossing to warn of Tuesday, May 20, Westfield their students. County Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, Donna Dolce and Colleen Mahr. I* or more information about the Fanwood Democratic Club, please call Bill Populus automobiles of the oncoming train. firefighters responded to a single at (908) 789-7577. Some engineer's start blowing these family home on Seneca Place for a report of smoke in the house. SP-F UNICO to Host Upon arrival, firefighters encoun Seniors See Performance of tered heavy fire and smoke issuing Charity Golf Classic from a kitchen on the first floor of the 66 An American Daughter” SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch home. Firefighters were able to con Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO fine the fire to the kitchen area with WESTFIELD — On Friday, May is a member of the United Fund of will host its seventh annual Frank J. the rest of the home suffering mod 16, thirteen seniors from the Westfield Westfield offering various programs Lestarchick Golf Classic on Wednes erate water, heat and smoke damage. Community Center attended and for seniors, after school kids pro day, June 11 at the Royce Brook Golf All of the occupants were able to enjoyed a performance of‘An Ameri grams and others. The Center is lo Club in Hillsborough. Proceeds from escape prior to the fire departments can Daughter” at the Westfield Com cated at 558 West Broad Street. For this event will support various arrival and no injuries were reported. munity Players. further information on the programs UNICO charities as well as scholar Firefighters did rescue a pet cat dur The tickets were provided by the offered, please call (908) 232-4759. ships for area students. ing a search of the home. generosity of the board of directors As a service organization in the The Westfield/Mountainside of the center and the performance Christine Marie Brock Scotch Plains-Fanwood area, UNICO Chapter of the Red Cross responded was a benefit sponsored by the seeks local participation to help this to offer assistance to the occupants. Westfield Knights of Columbus, Graduates Lenoir-Rhyne charity golf classic remain a suc The fire is currently under investi Msgr. Watterston Council for their SCOTCH PLAINS - Lenoir- cessful event. Individuals and busi gation by the Fire Department's Bu Vocations Fund. Rhyne College in Hickory, N.C. has nesses can support this effort by par reau of Fire Prevention, although it This outing is but one of the many revealed that Scotch Plains resident ticipating as a golfer or taking ad does not appear suspicious at this activities which the center offers se Christine Marie Brock received her vantage of numerous sponsorship lime. niors in the community. undergraduate degree in Deaf & opportunities. HONORED MEMBERS...The Women’s Club of Westfield honored their long In the last month, the Center had a Hard-of-Hearing Elementary Edu The fee is $175 per person. The County Seeks Members term members recently by presenting them with a service pin. Pictured above, visitor from V P Audiology and Hear cation during commencement exer day’s events begin at 11 a.m. with For Mental Health Board from the left to right, are: Anita Smith, Co-President; Violet Brennan, with over ing Center of Miliburn make a pre cises on May 10. check-in and barbecue lunch. Shot 50 years membership; Nita McHugh, 35 years and also Co-President; Nano COUNTY — The Union County sentation on hearing loss, its causes Gun start at I p.m. and dinner with a Kainville, 35 years; and Ann Galante, 1st Vice President. and effects. A follow up visit is Michael Seth Weinstein two-hour open bar to follow at 6:30 Board of Chosen Freeholders is planned for June to administer free p.m. searching for people interested in auditory screenings to our seniors. Graduates Berry College Included in the fee will be full use serving on the Union County Mental Hogaboom to Relate Lincoln Also coming up is the annual trip WESTFIELD - Berry College in of locker rooms, driving range and Health Advisory Board. Applicants to Atlantic City. Some of our regu Mount Berry, Ga. has reported that other facilities. There will be excit must be Union County residents and larly events for seniors include Project Michael Seth Weinstein of ing prizes, giveaways, tournaments have an interest in the needs of people Stories at Historical Society Healthy Bones exercises, the Pi Westfield received a Bachelor of and raffles. with mental illness and their fami nochle Club, arts and crafts classes, Science Degree in Psychology dur A limited amount of openings still lies, and be prepared to attend meet WESTFIELD — Peter Hogaboom Post No. 3 and presently serves as-its and piano lessons. ing spring commencement exer remain. If you are interested in golf, ings on a regular basis. will relate some rare, interesting and First Vice Commander. Also active The Westfield Community Center cises on May 3. sponsorship or donation opportuni Some of the duties of members to amusing stories of President Lincoln with youth organizations, he is the ties, please visit www.spfunico.org the board include: reviewing con at the First Wednesday Luncheon of Assistant Seoul Master of Troop # 73 or contact Bill Smith at (908) 889- tracts for state funded mental health the Westfield Historical Society. A telephone committee of the So 2200 ext. No. 4 or (732) 815-1293. services; identifying needed services The luncheon will be at noon, ciety will contact regular attendees and recommending new programs; Wednesday, June 4 at B.G. Fields of the luncheon to verify their res'er Allison Blake Campell providing oversight to ensure resi Restaurant, 560 Springfield Avenue, vations. Space permitting, others mat dents have access to quality services Westfield. attend by calling (908) 233-2930 hi Graduates Skidmore are integrated within county; and Mr. Hogaboom is a member of the noon Monday, June 2. FANWOOD - Skidmore College advocating for the needs of the con Society. Born and raised in in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. has an sumers of mental health services and Kenilworth, he has been a resident of Keith Schaffer Receives nounced (hat Allison Blake Campell their families. Westfield since 1978. After serving of Fanwood graduated Magna Cum Board meetings are held at the aboard the USS Constellation during Degree from Syracuse Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Union County Administration Build the Vietnam War, he became a major WESTFIELD - The College ill Psychology during the 92nd Com ing in Elizabeth on the third Monday participant in local veteran organi Engineering and Computer Science mencement exercises on May 17, of each month, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. zations. He is the founding president at Syracuse U niversity has an If you or someone you know is Of the Vietnam Veterans of America, nounced that Keith’SChitlfer'el interested in being considered for Chapter 688 and currently serves as Westfield received a Bachelor’ol appointment to the Union County its chaplain. Science Degree in Computer Lire1 Mental Health Services administra He is a Past Commander of the ncering during the commencemeiti FIXED RATE HOME EQUITY LOANS tor, please call (908) 527-4846. American Legion Martin Wallberg ceremony held May I I. L o w e s t P r ic e s o f t h e Ye a r .
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R-N.J.. de state officials about the air route edge test will no longer be required tive highlights our progress." manded an inquiry into airline route change and pledged that the Flip- for out-of-state drivers who possess a A standard vision test, as well as changes that increased air noise over Flop would not be controversial. valid drivers license but by law must identity verification, will continue residential areas in central New Jer But the inspector general's report be licensed by the State of New as part of the licensing process for sey. a Department of Transportation found "no documentation to indicate Jersey. Diane Legreide announced new residents who arc required to report released Tuesday stated that how FAA determined the Flip-Flop last Wednesday in her first act as turn in their out-of-state driver li the Federal Aviation Administration would not be controversial." Chief Administrator of the Motor cense. Each motorist w ho receives a failed to notify Congress about the Before each air-route change, the Vehicle Commission (MVC). New Jersey driver license under this changes and ignored "red flags" that FAA is required to conduct environ The MVC was officially formed waiver also w ill receive New Jersey’s the changes would increase airline mental impact studies unless “no on Tuesday, May 20. after state Trans Driver Manual, which outlines the noise for hundreds of thousands of community experienced a signifi portation Commissioner Jack rules and regulations that govern New residents. Lettiere certified its readiness to Jersey's roads and highways. cant increase in noise.” When route Lauren Pass lor The Westfield Leader and The Times Congressman Ferguson and former changes are proposed, the affected LONG TIME, NEW BEGINNING...The Downtown Westfield Corporation Governor James McGreevy. The formation of the MVC was Sen. Robert Torricelli, D-N.J., re public, federal, state and local offi (DWC) and The Westfield Area Chamber of ( ’ommerce (WACO accompanied The written test is waived, effec mandated by state law following the quested the investigation last June. cials are also to be notified. by Westfield Town officials presented a plaque to The Westfield Leader on May tive Thursday, May 22, for any per adoption of many of the recommen The lawmakers specifically chal The inspector general’s report 22 in “celebration of their 113 years of distinguished contribution to our son 18 years or older w ho possesses dations outlined in the final FixDMV lenged the FAA’s assertion that it had found that the FAA “...records do community” and “on the inauguration of their new offices at 251 North a valid, non-professional driver li report issued last November. It re notified Congress and community not support agency statements.. .that Avenue.” Pictured, left to right, are: James Gildea, Westfield Town Adminis cense issued by any of the 50 states places the Division of Motor Ve trator; Diane Barabas. WACC Chairman; Horace Corbin, Publisher of The and the District of Columbia. This hicles as an agency within the state leaders about the air route changes as it briefed Members of Congress, com leaden, Alan l)e Rose, DWC Chairman; Westfield Mayor Gregory McDermott; Department of Transportation. well as the agency's claim that the munity leaders, and affected citi David Martone, DWC Boardmember and David Corbin, Assistant Publisher of waiver applies to CDL transfers into changes would be controversy-free. zens." The Leader. New Jersey as well. Ms. Legreide will also serve as The transportation report, by the Mead also found that "FAA offi “This policy promotes a new level Chair of the eight member MVC department’s inspector general, Ken cials should have recognized the like of convenience for nearly l(XUXX) when she is sworn in during the neth Mead, said no documents could lihood of controversy regarding the drivers each year," Ms. Legreide said. Commission's first meeting, sched be found supporting the FAA's claim Flip-Flop and placed increased em WF Council Candidate "We’re becoming a more customer uled for Tuesday. June 3. that it notified New Jersey lawmak phasis on communicating the prom ers or New Jersey state officials be ised change to the citizens and elected Ciarrocca Holds 'Friendraiser’ fore making the so-called Yardley/ officials of New Jersey.” Robbinsville Flip-Flop, which ad Despite Mead’s criticism of how WESTFIELD — Third Ward support of so many friends, neigh justed air traffic routes in December FAA handled the issue, he found Westfield Town Council candidate bors and citizens of Westfield," said 2001 leading to Newark Liberty In that, under the NEPA statute, the Mark Ciarrocca (R) kicked off his Mr. Ciarrocca. "I’m excited to begin ternational and LaGuardia Interna agency is not legally required to ad 2003 campaign w ith a ’Friendraiser’ walking door to door this summer to tional airports. vise members of Congress and com on Saturday, May 17. meet as many residents as possible Rep. Ferguson released the inspec munity leaders about air route The party, hosted by Third Ward and share my views about Westfield’s tor general's report Tuesday. changes above 3,(XX) feet, as is the Councilman Andy Skibitsky and his future.” "The FAA was less than truthful at case with the Yardley/Robbinsville family, was attended by friends and In addressing the crowd of more best or lied and created facts at worst Flip-Flop. supporters from throughout Westfield than 50, Mr. Ciarrocca noted that - either is unacceptable," Congress and surrounding towns. years ago he and his wife, Janet, man Ferguson said. “At times the State Senator Tom Kean, Jr.. As chose Westfield as the best commu noise over central New Jersey has Women’s Caucus semblyman Jon Bramnick and nity in which to raise their family, been deafening and countless homes Westfield Mayor Greg McDermott and that he’d like his children to be have been shaken to their founda Backs Steinberg were also in attendance to show their able to say the same thing 20 years tions. New Jersey families planning support for Mark’s candidacy. front now. barbeques this summer might have “I’m really thrilled to have the “Westfield has always been a very well cook their hot dogs on the tarmac For DEM Primary special community, and we need to in Newark - it’s likely to be a lot AREA — The Women's Political work hard to ensure it remains so in CAMPAIGN ‘FRIENDRAISER*...Westfield Third Ward Council Candidate quieter there than in their back yards." Caucus (WPC) of New Jersey, has Pvt. Disney Graduates the future," he said. "I hope to do that Murk Ciarrocca and Mayor Greg McDermott Hank Edith l.oland and Pearl "This kind of recklessness and dis endorsed Ellen Steinberg for State on Town Council so that I can give Levine of the Westfield Senior Center during Mr. Ciarrocca’s ‘Friendraiser’ regard for the truth also calls into Assembly in the Tuesday, June 3 Multichannel Course back to our community.” held on May 17. question FAA’s ability to effectively Primary Election. SCOTCH PLAINS — Army Pri implement the comprehensive air The WPC is a bi-partisan organi vate James Disney has graduated space redesign for airline routes over zation that endorses pro-choice from the multichannel transmission New Jersey, New York and Philadel women candidates who support is systems operator-maintainer course phia set for 2005.” sues that affect the lives of women at Fort Gordon, Augusta, Ga. JUmbtr Mead's report also found that de and families. Ms. Steinberg is the The 12-week course is designed to spite the FAA saying its Flip-Flop only candidate for legislative office train enlisted soldiers in the installa would not be controversial, the in the 21st District to receive an tion, operation and unit maintenance agency’s decision actually increased endorsement. of line-of-sight multichannel radio Don't forget Dad ... air noise for more than 388.1KK) New “1 am grateful to the WPC for its relay and multiplexing equipment Jersey residents. endorsement and for its commitment used iu telephone and telegraph com “FAA badly misjudged how con to pro-choice candidates." said Ms. munications systems. Father's Day is troversial the Flip-Flop would be Steinberg "Their support in my pri The students also receive instruc come," according to Mead's report. mary recognizes the importance of tion in electronic countermeasures, Sunday, June 15th. “FAA misjudged the reaction the this race.” signal operating instructions, radio Flip-Flop would generate with Ms. Steinberg is facing a chal and multiplexing equipment, anten elected officials and citizens of New lenge in the Tuesday, June 3 Demo nas and power generation equipment. Jersey. cratic Primary for State Assembly. Pvt. 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PUBLIC NOTICE______PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ______PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD I...... r - i NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that sealed blda will be received by the Borough of Fanwood NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Borough of Fanwood (“Fanwood") for the purchase of a Rubberised Aephalt Emulsion Slurry Seeling on (“Fanwood") for the purchase of e 2003 4 WHEEL DRIVE FORD EXPLORER, and auch V a rious Street, and such bids shall be received, opened and read in public at the Borough bida ahell be received, opened end reed In public et the Borough Hell, 75 North Marline Hall. 75 North Martina Avanue, Fanwood, New Jaraay on MONDAY, JUNE 9,2003 AT9:00 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey on MONDAY, JUNE 9,2003 A T 0:00 A.M. local prevealllng A.M. local pravaailing tlma. Attar tha proposals hava bean opaned and reviewed and time. After the proposals have been opened end reviewed end examined by Fenwood'e C 'aught in the examined by Fanwood'a representatives, the results will be made public, but until the actual representatives, the results will be made public, but until the actual award end execution of award and execution of contract, Fanwood reserves Its right to reject all proposals contract, Fanwood reserves Its right to reject ell proposals. Complete sets of the bid documents for the proposed work are on the file In the Office of Complete sets of the bid documents for the proposed work are on the file In the Office of M edicaid con f usion ? the Borough Clerk at Fanwood’a Municipal Building, 75 North Martins Avenue, Fanwood, the Borough Clerk at Fenwood’e Municipal Building, 75 North Martins Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, aird may be w ffliriiw d Monday thw upk Friday bedweer: the dd t/a Of d.OO Af)4 N tw JlrfW y, in a ffi$y be examined Monday Through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3 00PM, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Copies may be obtained by and 3:00PM, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Copies may be obtained by prospectus bidders as of Thursday. May 29,3003, upon application to the Borough Clerk prospective bidders as ot Thursday, May 29,3003, upon application to the Borough Clerk and paym ent o f e non-refundable fee o f $20.00. and payment of a non-refundable fee of $20.00 F orethought® funeral planning Bids must be submitted by the date and time provided above: on the standard proposal Bids muet be submitted by the date and time provided above; on the standard proposal forma provided. In the manner designated in the bid documents and required by the forms provided, in the manner designated In the bid documents and required by the can help. specifications; must be enclosed In a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the specifications, must be enclosed In e sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, addressed to the Borough Clerk of Fanwood. with words. "Rubberized Aephalt bidder, addressed to the Borough Clerk of Fanwood, with words, "Proposal for the Emulsion Slurry Sealing on Varloua Streets" placed on tha outside of tha envelope In Purchase of a 2003 4 Wheel Drive Ford Explorer" placed on the outside of the envelope the lower left-hand corner, and be accompanied by either a certified check, cashier s check in the lower left-hand comer; end be accompanied by either a certified check, cash le ri check F in d out how or bid bond drawn to the order of Fanwood for not lass than (10 %) percent of the amount or bid bond drawn to the order of Fanwood for not lees then (10% ) percent o f the amount of tha bid, but not In excess of Twenty Thousand ($20,000) Dollara except as otherwise of the bid, but not in excess of Twenty Thousand ($20,000) Dollars except as otherwise provided by N J S A 40A:11*21 provided by N.J.S.A. 40A. 11-21. by calling... All a paces on the forme to be completed by the bidder must be completed. If a All spaces on the forme to be completed by the bidder must be completed. If e apace or the answer to a question Is not applicable, the bidder muet Indicate euch apace or the answer to a question le not applicable, the bidder must indicate euch with the notation Not Applicable . with the notation "Not Applicable". i •£> M id iti& > Las •iA «y U * g f v m « u fw« II IB < J^«I III iy U l U (U * nookj may oe wimorewn after sixty (60) days of the date epectfted for the opening of bide ■ » • n r r \, ArAmrA r I*. AI I O A 4 f* A 4 J 6 4 P : ■* -4 m rm m .«»>.. » — - I. eweejrt as for W f f J S,A e0A .11 -TS STSSSfB E B I B 10 CGfTjpTy 4U0 TH9 S A , 0 t T l (lIS zT cI ^ ) requirement! of N.JS.A. 10 5-31 etseq. (L.197S, c 127) FUNERAL Th« •pacification, may contain a complaia m i ol bidding and contract forma. If ao. thay The specifications may contain a complete set of bidding end contract forma. If so. they ara lor lha convanlanca of blddara and ara not 10 ba datachad from 10# apaclflcaliona or 8Had are for the convenience of bkJders and are not to be detached from the specifications or fitted DIRECTORS out or aaacutsd Saparata coptaa ol tna Did" propoMl and othar aubmittan wm ba lumiaOad out or executed Separate oopiea of the -W proposal and other submittals wtH be furnished tortoal purpoM In dupllcata ona to ba submmad wflO aaeO bid and onato ba ratainad by tha for that purpose m duplicate, one to be submitted with each bid end one to be retained by the StHnlW biddar for tta racorda bidder for its records TO# right la raaarvad by Fanwood to r#,aci any or all btda II daamad to ba In tha mtaraat The right it reserved by Fanwood to reject any or ell bids if deemed to be in the Interest o< Fanwood to do ao to walva any mtormalMM In tha bids racatvad and to accapt tha lowaat ofTanwood to do so. to waive any informalities m the bide received end to aocept the lowest bid • W HAM A DOYLE 'PAULETTE CKABIEL WAHLER Any proapactiva biddar who wiahaa to challanga a Wd apaerttaawon or any aapact ot tha Arty prospective bidder who wishes to challenge a bid specification or eny aspect of the •DALESCHOVSTRA • USA LORICCOSHARP bidding procaM ahaii tna auch chaHangaa m writing with tha Boroogh Ctam ol tha Borough bidding process shall file euch challenges In writing with the Borough Clerk of the Borough ot Fanwood no laM than thraa buamaaa day* poor to tha data apacittad in thia none# tor tha of Fanwood no less then three business deyt prior to the date specified m this notice for tie Executive Administrator- William A. Doyle opanmgot tha blda ChallangM Nad attar that Mm* ahaXbaconaidarad void and having no operwngoftheWds ChaliengetfWed after that time than be considered void end having no WESTFIELD: J18 East Broad Si, William A. Doyle, Mgr. *233-0143 impact on Fanwood or Via award of a contract Impact on Fanwood or the award of e contract Eleanor MoGovam EieenorMcGovem CRANFORD: I2SpnngfieklAve.,D«leRSchouslii.Mgr.>2764)(»2 Borough Clattr Borough Clerk 1 T ■ W W ) 3 Tha Tim ** WM 1T.W M 3.Tt»T^, BeJMi Page 9 A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Pubucation 3HcBtficlh Ulrabrr mid THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, May 29, 2003 Roosevelt School Announces Union County College Tells C o n c e p t s & t h o u g h t Third Period Honor Rolls Class of 2003 Graduates Jessica Fourre, Associate Arts in WESTFIELD - Roosevelt Inter Katherine Taylor CRANFORD - Several local resi Edward Kane Conimunicationx/Film; mediate School Principal Kenneth Anya Kaplan Samantha Vitale dents received ilieir associate de Kelly Grew, Associate Arts in Liberal Shulack has reported the names of Elizabeth Kline Heather Welhan# grees. certificates and diplomas from Arts/l rban Studies; -tudents placed on the Distinguished Bryan Knapp Maxwell Wieder Union County College during the Marie Ixtsavio, Associate Arts in Com- Honor Roll and Regular Honor Roll Kate Kovalenko Molly Williams Jill & Jack 5K Road Race 69th Annual Commencement cer munications/l'uhlic Relations; for the Third Marking Period of the Bryan Krichilsky Benjamin Zakarin emonies on May 21. Joanne McGarry, Associate Science 2002-2003 academic term. REGULAR HONOR ROLL To Benefit Education Fund W esttield in MHBN; The honor rolls represent 307 stu EIGHTH GRADE -119 STUDENTS Kristy Armstrong, Associate Science Kristen Meehan, Associate Arts in Lib eral Arts/Fine Arts/Photography; Justin Adams Ye Seul Kim WESTFIELD — The Seventh dium track. in the Applifled Radiology Program at dents of 63 percent of the seventh Nancy Ngaruiva, Associate Science in Matthew Amato Anna Koehler All Jill & Jack event participants Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center and eighth grade student body. Annual Jill & Jaek 5K Road Race MHBN; Kimberly Angus Adam Koll to benefit The Education Fund of and volunteers will he treated to a (MRAY); DISTINGUISHED HONOR KOI] Marzena Buccino, Associate Arts in Christian Paglinawan, Associate Arts Sara Anthony Sarah Lapidus Westfield will be held on Satur wide array of amenities including SEVENTH GRADE - 60 STUDENTS I liberal Arts/Psychology; in ( ommimications/Multimcdia; Peter Antonelli Jennifer Laspata day. June 14. al Westfield's Kehler post-race refreshments, the Jill & Aldwyn Paynter, Associate Arts in Busi- \ndrew Blast Melanie Jackson Nicole Cohen, Associate Arts in Com- Seth Applebauni Brian Lee Jack T-shirt, special gifts, awards. ness/Coniputer Information Systems; Krin Bange Ryan Ruppersniith Stadium on Rahway Avenue. munications/Public Relations,* Stephanie Baeder Kimberly Legones DJ entertainment and random prize Tara Quillin, Associate Arts in Busi ( ameron Banta Benjamin Maimon Luke Baran Thomas Malaspina The public is invited to partici Jennifer DiDolce, Associate Arts in Claire Bennett pate in any of three different events drawings. Liberal Arts/Psychology; ness; Daniel Markowski Jeremy Barnes Michael Marks Margie Rhodes, Associate Arts in Matthew Blutfield planned for thai day. The Education Fund will host the Ramon (India, Associate Arts in Me Catherine Marvin Caitlin Biudgus Christopher Mattes Business Management; Caitlin Burke Danielle Masterton Lindsay Brow n Natalia Mavrogiannis The race will feature the 2003 day’s events, which traditionally chanical Engineering Technology; Joanna Glinska, Associate Arts in Kathleen Steele, Associate Arts in Jessica Campo Matthew McCurdy Jennifer Burns Melissa Me Dermott Women’s Games Championship draw more than 5(X) competitors for Communications/Multimedia; Robert Castelo Rebecca McNulty Colin Callahan Lauren McCurdy the Jill & Jack 5K Road Race and its Business; al 8:30 a.m. Prize money will he Christine Haggerty, Associate Arts in Marci Steinberg, Associate Arts in Stephen Chan Pratik Mehta Patrina Caruana Amanda McQuade awarded to the first three women companion events: the Square Mile, lTberal Arts/Eine Arts/Grapine Design; Marketing; Alex Colucci Katherine Meylor Robert Cariste Rebecca McQuade finishers. First prize is $100, sec and the Jack & Jill Bucket Race. Tara Handerhan, Associate Science Lisa Wagner, Associate Arts in Lib Jordana Conflno Zachary Minken Amanda Carolan John Meagher ond prize $50. and third prize $25. The proceeds will enable The in Cooperative Program in Professional eral Arts/Early Childhood Elementary Kyle Cortley Kimberly Morawski Matthew Carville Philip Micele Education Fund of Westfield to Nursing at Muhlenberg Regional Medi Education; Lauren Couture Marissa Mumford Emily Cataldo Russell Miller Sanctioned by USA Track and cal Center (MHBN); Marla Wright, Associate A rtsinl’hysi- Krtrily Cozzi Gabrielle O'Leary Christopher Chou Nicholas Mironovich Field, the race is a USATF-NJ provide resources to enhance the (United States of America Track & programs for students ol the John Humphreys, Associate Arts in cal Therapist Assistant; Joshua David Alexandra Pecora Vincent Clark Suzanne Morgan Liberal Arts/Early Childhood Elemen Ian Devaney Tessa Schaaf Field - New Jersey) 5(H) Point Westfield Public Schools. Fanwytxl Anthony Cocuzza Christine Mruz tary Education; Bruce Bonsall, Associate Science; Benjamin Dornfeld The non-profit organization pro Erin Scialahba Kristina Cofone Hary Nayer Grand Prix Event through fiat resi Roger Janeiro, Associate Arts in Busi Dana Dixon, Associate Arts in Lib Jared Dornfeld Matthew Shaffer G. Peter Cornell Jaelvn Nicoll dential streets and Tamaques Park. vides an on-going, centralized ness; eral Arts/Education; Rose Driscoll Kevin Shallcross Samuel Crawford Daniel Nuber The Square Mile Road Race, source of additional funds and re Sheron Johnson, Associate Arts in Samantha Feula, Associate Science William Eisenberg Melissa Souto Tara Daly Catherine Porta slated to begin at 9:20 a.m., will be sources to assist the public schools Liberal Arts; in MHBN; Michele Eniclerico Danielle Tepper Brian Davidson Colleen Psotnas run on residential streets. in maintaining and enhancing the Megan Karpa, Associate Arts in Lib Jimmy Kane, Associate Arts in Com Maya Fine-Pincus Elena Tinfow Emily De Rosa Anna Pullicino The Jack and Jill Bucket Race at quality of education in Westfield. eral Arts/Early Childhood Elementary munications; ( ornelius Fitzpatrick .indsay Tishberg Holly Desantis Matthew Renart For applications, information and Education; Scott Keogh, Associate Arts in Com- Christopher Franks Lindsay Walsh Scott Dyer Drew Ritter 9:50 a.m. will consist of co-ed sponsorship opportunities, please Anna Komacka, Associate Science in munications/Television; Katherine (ielinne Cindy Wang Adam Eisen .Amelia Anton Rudrk|e/-l)unn teams running 600 yards with a 1 JbenUStudies/ExploringScienceand Arts; call (908) 317-9813. Dawn Mottos, Associate Science in Matthew Gralla Michael Weinberg Samaa El-Sherbeini Lindsey Romano bucket of water on the Kehler Sta Kristina Umdgren, Associate Arts in MHBN; Britta Greene Daniela Weiner Christopher Engel Adam Ruhin Liberal Arts; Edward Sheaffer, Associate Science 'eter Griesmer Trevor Yee William Farrell, 4th Peter Rucinsky Solange l.edoux, Certification in in in MHBN; aidin Hewett Eric Zagorski Jonathan Finkel Ryan Salmon terpreting Spoken Languages; N icole Finkel 1 Jndsey Ann Sauerw ein lenjamin Hiller Xinyi Zhang Beth Silbergeld Honored Russell Petersen, Associate Arts in Brittney Bumpus, Associate Arts in Andrew Ford Elizabeth Scanlon REGULAR HONOR ROLL Criminal Justice; Criminal Justice; Remi Formal lan Schwartz Ines Rauschenhach, Associate Arts Jessica DeAngelis, Associate Arts in SEVENTH GRADE - SO STUDENTS AlexanderForstenhauskr Jonathan Sheflin For Academic Excellence in Liberal Arts/Education; Liberal Arts/Early Childhood Elemen Alexandra Annis John Levidy Claire Fox Julie Anne Shelman Maureen Riddle, Associate Arts in Nicholas Li Volsi tary Education; Marlee Austin Sarah Garry Thomas Sheridan WESTFIELD - RadioShack Cor 110 educators receiving RadioShack Business; Ytlliam Bertoni Allison MacDonald Martin Kaftan, Associate Science, En- Melissa Gere kens Leanne Skorge poration has presented a National Teacher Awards Walter Range, Associate Arts in Eire gineering/Architecture; William Beshears Kristen Magadan Ilene Goodman Bryan Smith 2003 RadioShack Na this year for demonstrating Science Technology; Peter Klehaur, Associate Arts, Fire Vndres Betancourt Mary Mahoney Kayley Graham Darrell Ann Smith Julietli Ruhiano, Associate Arts in Vdam Blitz Joseph Maran tional Teacher Award a commitment to academic Science Technology; Anne Greenberg Brent Souders Occupational Therapy Assistant; Jackie Zuniga, Associate Arts, Lib .aryssa Borkowsky Harry Marino (RSNTA) to Beth excellence in mathematics, Jiaming (Juan Zachary Sproull Joel Silverman, Associate Arts in eral Arts/Community Science/Math- \J Cerami Robert Miller Kelsey Sullivan Silbergeld, a science science or technology. Tegest Hailu Physical Therapy Assistant; ematics; hrjstopher Chin Gregory Morrissey Emma Hand Julia Tomaszewsky teacher at Leadership in addition, Leadership Thomas Stoudt, Associate Arts in I lib yler Clark Haley Mustard James Tonges High School will receive a Caroline Hansen High School in San Fran eral Arts/Psychology; Gary French, Associate Arts, Busi ’aitlin Corkery Kevin Neylan William Harbaugh John Trimble cisco, Calif., which is a $500 RadioShack Tech Karen Elizabeth Thomson, Associate ,eigh Couture Michael Nika Andrea Turitz ness; Peter-John Harley Public Charter School. Tool Grant, which the Science in MIIBN; Lorrie McGough, Associate Arts, \ndrew Cunningham Gregory O’Brien Matthew Harris Alex Vanarelli Melissa Williams, Associate Arts in The daughter of Mr. school might use to buy Communications; tarbara D’Agosto Corrine Parkinson Amanda Hayden Nicole Vendetti equipment, software or sup Business; Melia Parsloe and Mrs. Ronald Michelle Moravek, Associate Arts, Michael Dibble Stephen Heine Michael Venezia plies to enhance the learn Betsy Yannazz.no, Associate Science Emjly Doskow lonna Protogiannis Silbergeld of Westfield Respiratory Therapist; Kevin Hennessey Michael Verrier ing experience for students in MHBN; Kelly Pantone, Associate Arts, Lib raig Esposito Joseph Reinhardt Alexandra Jenkins Scott Warner and the sister of Mark in the classroom. Scotch Plains eral Arts/Early Childhood Elementary Meghan Evans Crista Ricci Phillip John Leigh Weissman Silbergeld, an English Grace Hreen. Certification in Dental Irian Fabiano Jorie Richlin-Zack Beth Silbergeld Ms, Silbergeld com Education; Daniel Johnson Francesca Welham teacher at Westfield High Assisting with The University of Medi Anuradha Ramakrishnan, Associate Vfatthew Feniger Kimberly Ripperger Daniel Kahaner Gregory Whitman School, she received a pleted her studies through cine and Dentistry in New Jersey Andrew Rosenberg Arts, Computer Science; iiryan Fitzpatrick Emily Kieczykowski Ryan Yarusi $ 1,000 cash award, and was among out Ihe Westfield school system, (UMDNJ); Nicole Raver, Associate Arts, Liberal Vincent Fitzpatrick Stephanie Row e Aron Zavaro graduating WHS in 1992. Gail Hronski, Associate Science in Kirk Sabnani Arts/Crban Studies; Mexander Fruchtman “The RadioShack National MHBN; Christina Ryan, Associate Arts, Com Sari Schwartz I’jnily Fusco Teacher Award recognizes the chal Jeffrey Drown, Associate Arts in Civil/ munications; Kelly Seeger Rachel Ganz Westfield HS Students Rank lenging work of teaching science in Construction Engineering Technology; Victor Yan, Associate Arts, Biology. Mdpn Granstrand James Seip an urban public school," said Ms. Mexander (ireenspan Luke Shane PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Elizabeth Hawkins Allison Sharkey High in State, National Tests Si Ibergeld. An educator for two years, Jrandon Heroux Megan Sherman she teaches biology. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Deborah Siegel Ms. Silbergeld earned a Bachelor BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT .auren Huff the Director of Guidance, Dr. Cas Christine Kandigan Alexandra Sisto WESTFIELD - According to the re of Science Degree in Ecology and The Board of Adjustment of the Town ot Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday June Jakubik. include high SAT scores by Michael Kane Ann-Marie Valentine cent release of test scores by the state Management in 1996 form the Uni 9,2003 in the Council Chambersat the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westlleld, Department of Education, Westtield WHS Class of 2(X)2 (the latest available New Jersey at 7: 30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for variance from the DctfMKAhl-aAftki"'-'1 Emily Walus versity o f Michigan in Ann Arbor, Zacharie Weingarten High School (WHS) 11 th graders ranked comparative scores). requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance Lauren Krichilsky “It's significant to note that while the and a Master of Arts Degree in Sci Hannah Weisman second in the state in their performance Murray S. Shereshewsky, 38 North Cottage Place seeking permission to temporarily place AnUsuya Krishnan national average on the SAT is 500, ence Education in 2001 from the Hannah Wharam on the High School Proficiency Assess a trailer for living purposes during construction in driveway contrary to the requirements of ^ ini Kuehn more than 80 percent of our students University of Colorado in Boulder. Robert La Forge Georgette Williamson ment (HSPA) among the 56 “I” and “J” Section 13.01 J, 15.03H3 and H4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance states accessory scored 500 or above on the mathematics structure shall not be used as a dwelling unit and cannot exceed 18 feet in length and feet Domenick VVissel district factor schools, which arc the “My teaching 'secret' is to keep 10 Alexander Laird section of the SAT,” said Dr. Jakubik. in height and must be in rear yard behind principle structure with screening Eunsol-Vickt Lee Michelle ZafTuto highest socio-economic groups. my classroom door open and invite A total of 99.6 percent of general "A total of 72 percent of the Class of students, teachers and parents to in Primavera Parkview L.L.C,, 632 Bensen Place seeking permission to erect a new single Ploriun Leutwyler Lisa Zavetz 2002 scored 500 or above on Ihe verbal education students passed the language teract,” said Ms. Silbergeld. family dwelling contrary to the requirements of Section 11.07 E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. portion of the SAT,” he added. Corner lot street side yard setback proposed is 16.49 feet. Ordinance requires 20 feet. DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL arts portion of the test, while 99.2 per The RSNTA recipients were rec EIGHTH GRADE- 48 STUDENTS cent passed the mathematics section, Dr. Jakubik feels that the Class ol ognized at the National Science George and Catherine Kattak, 856 Embree Crescent seeking permission to retain a ideck ►latthew Anzalone Sarah Lapidus with a combined passing average of 99.4. 2003 is also on the same road to success. above 4 feet in height contrary to the requirements of Section 12.04 F1 of the Land Use )regory Boyle Mary Kate Luker Westfield missed the top spot in the state "Although comparative scores on the Teachers Association (NSTA) con Ordinance. Maximum allowable building coverage proposed is 21.7 percent. Ordinance tiffany Cavado Claire MacDonald by less than a quarter of a percent. SAT are not available until the fall, we vention in Philadelphia, Pa. in late allows 20 percent. lulia Cederroth Kevin Maus In comparing all of the 389 high know that 14 of our students in the Class March. Ms. Silbergeld received her Anthony Hellwig, 327 Orenda Circle seeking permission to erect a single family home rheodore Chou Patrick McCabe schools in the state, Westfield ranked of 2003 scored a perfect 8(X) on either award during a reception and dinner contrary to the requirements of Section 12.03 D of the Land Use Ordinance. Front yard ttephanie Christiano James Meylor sixth, with four of the lop scoring schools their Verbal or Math SAT,” he added. at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel. setback proposed is 55 feet. Ordinance requires the estimated front yard depth, which is hristine Cobuzzi Julienne Niemiera categorized as special schools, that uti "We also have 15 students who have 36.5 feet. atherine Cordeiro Caitlyn Oster lize a selective admissions process. been accepted to Ivy League schools, Mr and Mrs. Anthony Ottavlano, 641 Central Avenue Lot 104, Block 40011 seeking cth Davidson Courtney Phillips “We are very proud of our students,” despite the fact that the college admis www.goleader.com permission to erect an addition contrary to the requirements of the Land Use Ordinance. ecilia De Corral Sarah Queller stated WHS Principal Dr. Robert Petix. sion process is considered to be more LIST OF EXISTING NON-CONFORMING ZONING CONDITIONS: ishley Dunnan Ellen Ramage “They are high achievers, and their competitive than ever," said Dr. Jakubik. Section 11,28F. 1 permits minimum lot area of 8,000 squarefeet for two-family. Jonathan Ramalho success in the HSPA is consistent with "A very high percentage of our stu Section 11.28 F.2.b permits minimum lot width of 60 feet for two-family i a Ton Elsenberg LIST OF NEW C.40: 50d-70 c. and d. VARIANCES REQUESTED: dena Fleming Nicole Reich their work and activities in school, dents continue their college education, typically 92 to 94 percent, so helping Section 11.28 F.6. permits minimum side yard set back of 10.5 feet. Proposed (and mgelina Garaeva W illiam Schwartz where high grades and service resulted Legal Advertising present) is 6.32 feet and 8.59 feet. . A ^mily Gee Marlena Sheridan in 162 students in our junior class them find a right fit is important," he Section 11.28 F.9. permits maximum allowable floor area ratio of 40 percent. Proposed .earine Hewit Jacqueline Snyder being inducted into the National Honor concluded. is 44 percent. Section 11.28 F. 10. permits maximum allowable coverage by buildings of iainuel John Kate Statton Society." 20 percent. Proposed is 28.5 percent. 'hristopher Kalis Jamie Steiner Other recent achievements, cited by PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Subramaniam Su|anthakumar, 458 Birch Place seeking permission to erect an addition contrary to the requirements ot Section 11.08 E.6 and 12.03D. of the Land Use Ordinance. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Minimum side yard setback proposed (and present) Is7.73 percent. Ordinance requires 10 NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES percent. Front yard setback proposed is 29.8 percent. Ordinance requires the estimated SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNCIPAL LIENS front yard depth, which Is 33.5 percent. CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes ®or° ^ h David Anderson, 221 Ayliffe Avenue seeking permission to erect an 2nd floor addition DOCKET NO. F-9S33-02 of Fanwood. County of Union will sell at public auction on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11,2003, above main floor and garage contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E.6. and l Z-03 FILE NO. 6503-02 in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine D of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum side yard setback proposed (and present) is 5.9 Avenue Fanwood, New Jersey at 9.00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. Front yard setback proposed is 27.7 feet Ordinance NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed requires the estimated front yard depth, which is 28.7 feet. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner Jan and Maud Carnevale, 325 Orenda Circle seeking permission to erect an addition thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in contrary to the requirements of Section 12.03 D of the Land Use Ordinance. Proposed BUTCHER BOY MEATS, INC.; ALCIDES MARMOLEJOS accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. As computed to the 11th day of June, 2003. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve up^ CASAIX& ingress/egress platform area Is 46.8 square test. Ordinance allows 35 square feet. Front Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of yard setback proposed is 43.2 teat. Ordinance allows the estimated front yard depth, which -LLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff's attorneys, whoseaddressisGATEHALL 1. PARSIPPANY municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together =w if r q f y 07054 an Answer to the Complaint. Amendment to Complaint, in which with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of is 46.5 feet. ^W TOrAC^PTANcTcORPORATION is the plain,in and BUTCHER BOY interest bid. not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the Ferraro’s Restaurant. 14 Elm Street, Lots 3 & 4 Block 3116, seeking permission to erect EATS INC ET ALS are detendants. pending in the Superior Court ol New Jersey, conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method "Ferraro’s Restaurant" on the flap (front vertical face) ol the two existing awnings contrary lancerv Division, UNION County and bearing Docket No. F-9533-02 within thirty-five (35) previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which to the requirements of Section 16.04 E 1 ot the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance permits lys alter May 29 2003 exclusive ol such date It you tail to answer orappearir^ccordance there are no other purchasers shall be struck oft and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an only one sign at main entry. tfi Rule 4 4-6 judgment by Default may be rendered against you tor relwf demanded in e Complaint Amendment to Complaint. You shall tile your Answer and Proof of Service Leo and Sonja Amaker, 212 Golf Edge seeking permission toerect an entry porch “ n'ranr '"A t anVSmebefore the sale I will accept payment ot the amount due on any property with to the requirements ol Section 12.03D ot the Land Use Ordinance. Front yarnI »«M»ck duplicate with the Clerk ot the Superior Court ot New Jersey. Hughes Justice Complex^ interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order proposed is 37.3 feet Ordinance requires the estimated front yard depth witch is 39.9 feet V 971 Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules ol Civil Practice and Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N J^S 58-10-23 11 et seq.). the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S A 58- 10A-1 et seq.) and the Michael and Helene Pacified, 728 Carlaton Road seeking Pe/to'sslon toerecta 2ndlevel Youartriurther advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney you may communicate Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 1 3 1 K-6 et seq ). In addition, the municipality is addition contrary to the requirements ot Section 12.03D, 12 .04F 1 ,11.ME7and12.MEof toLawver Raktnal5erv.ee o» the County ot Venue andtoarityou carx^atto^d an attorney, the I *rv l l Jvu Front yard satbackprqpcisedtandpresentl is 30 7 teat Ordinance id may cxtoimuriicate wim tr» Legal Oui'iiueeOlk^oZ (he Venue The trtaprwaw precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator ot the site^ requires the estimated front yard depth. which is 46 75 feet Maximum allowable cove rage imber of such agencies are as follows Lawyer Referral Serv.ce 908-353 4715 Legal In the even! that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax proposed is 23 9 percent Ordinance altows 20 percent Rear yard setbstok proposed (and Collectorshouldbenotifiedimmediateiy , _ . . __ present) is ±29 teat. Ordinance requires 35 feet. Maximum allowable floor area ratio T H ^ A ^ N ^ a s fe e n mstituted tor the purpose ot foreclosing the following tax sale The lands to be sold are described In accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows proposed is ± 36 percent. Ordinance allows 35 percent. TOTAL DUE Stephan and Susan Warren. 917 Prospect Street seeking permis iontoer^anartd''ion jrtificates, - onnofifi recorded on 8/5/1998, made by STEVEN M. DAVIS, BLOCK LO T OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION 8 $10,268 32 Chris Don Inc 193 Terrill Road contrary to Ihe requirements ol Section 12.030. 11 06E6 and 12.04F2 ol Ihe Land Use 01100^0^01 Taxes of CITY OF PLAINFIELD, 1 1,898 05 22.01 Barnes. William J. 177 N M artine Avenue Ordinance F ront yard setback proposed al garage is 38 40 feet Ordmance rsquires AOIeel USINESS CREDIT and subsequently assigned to 10 6.575.80 F r o n t yard setback proposed at 1st floor is 38 70 feet Ordinancerequires40leet Leftside 10 29 Reinhard, Walter & Susan 2 15 Midway Avenue 117 Pleasant Avenue 9,105 98 yard setback proposed is 13.85 teat Ordinance requires 15 feet Maximum allowable 19 13 Halas, Peter & Linda 4,401 36 coverage with deck proposed is 22.4 percent. Ordinance allows 20 percent. 20 9 Carson, William J. Jr 47 St. John Place Jankovic. Frank A Mary 14 Tower Place 1,801 22 26 66 4 194 80 Chrts and Shelley Bnndle. 520 Fairmont Avenua eeekoy Clark, Charles & Jin 162Fart#y Avenue 27 60 6.807 91 addition in trie raar of house contrary to the requirements ot Section 12 04Foltne Lana u je 41 4 Zmman David 162 Pleasant Avenue Ordinance Maximum building coverage proposed Is 24.3 percent (present la 24.53 olfector of Taxes of CITY OF p la in f - . ACCEpxANCE CORPORATION Thts 25 Waldon Road 1,891 15 44 14 DiPiano, Rocco & Carol A percent) Ordinance allows 20 percent 225 Tilloteon Road 4.354 36 J S T S S K S i . « CITY OF PLAINFIELD,o. U N IO N ^ ^ S U to o , N ^ 46 10 Sheppard, Carol A William fXatHCtt. OWXWt W
By MARIA WOEHR brighter future for themselves and Currently Arab International Stu America including the United King Specially Written /or The Westfield Leader eventually for others. dent Aid provides financial aid to a dom. Spain, as well as universities in SCOTCH PLAINS - The recent Mr. Qutub and his brothers opened hundred Arab students who are study the West Bank and Gaza. war on Iraq has crippled a Scotch The Arab Student Aid Organization ing in the United States; half of which Funding and Ihe amount of appli Plains organization helping Arab stu in Scotch Plains to give those oppor attend New Jersey colleges. cants selected for scholarships have dents seek a college education. tunities to individuals that could help "I believe whole heartedly the more been sliced because of lagging dona Arab Student Aid International, a shape the future of America as well students come to the United States tions, but Mr. Qutub believes it is just a WZi&L iTfm m m am mmm ■ i - w ’ .r v non-profit organization, has served as Arab Countries. And although in the more they will learn about de matter of time before a transition takes as a gateway for more than 17,000 coming donations have significantly mocracy and bring democracy to the place and donations start coming in. Middle Eastern students to further shrunk, the organization has received Arab countries,” Mr. Qutub said. “Hopefully things will change, the ■ e I their education in the United States no complaints of discrimination from Applicants for scholarships are economy will improve, and we'll get and around the world. their students. required to be from an Arab country, the funding we need," he said. The international scholarship pro "Our students are ambassadors to maintain a B average, and have fi Donations to Arab Student Aid gram collects donations from indi our countries in the United States nancial need. International may be sent to: Arab viduals internationally to provide fi and their behavior reflects onto the Students can receive scholarships Student Aid International. P.O. Box nancial aid to qualifying students. American public,” said Mr. Qutub. to study in several countries besides 10, Fanwood, 07023. That gateway is now being threat ened says founder Joseph Qutub, by anti-Arab sentiments in the United W HS Pupil M ichael Sheflin Deck Developer Marla Woehr for The Westfield Leader States and anti-American sentiments SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDER...Joseph Qutub, the founder of Arab .Student Aid ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE I ■ in the Middle East stirred up from 9- International, a scholarship organization in Scotch Plains, holds a piece of 11 and the recent war in Iraq. Named N.J. Youth Governor groups using the fields, they are of artwork depicting Palestine. “Reaction to Arab students is too ten left in had condition, including gar delicate now because of recent events WESTFIELD - Westfield High year’s program, on the issues presented bage. He added that there is also a prob WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER and radical individuals in Arab coun School (WHSjstudenl Michael Sheflin in the report. lem with unauthorized usage of the fields. Mr. Gildca stated that the number of tries,” Mr. Qutub told The Westfield was elected statewide youth governor As part of his role, Michael has been teams in town “dwarf’ the numbers in RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER Leader. for New Jersey for the 2003-2004 term. invited to attend the 42nd National any other town. He suggested that in E Reactions became so demanding Students throughout the state met in Conference of Y Youth Governors in after 9 /11 that Mr. Qutub’s scholar Washington, D.C. in June. order for the fields to benefit the entire Statistics for Week Ending May 17, 2003 Trenton from April 10 to 12 to town, the scheduling process may need ship program was even searched by The conference provides participate in the 65th YMCA to be revamped, and fields may need to the FBI for any terrorist connections an opportunity to experi Tirst Call: Second Call: Third Call: Youth and Government Con he taken out of commission in order to Nature of Call: wilh no avail. ference. His election recog ence, first-hand, the reali “rest.” Mr. Qutub commented, “It was nized his leadership in school, ties of American democ Second Ward Repuhl iean Counci I man Abd Injury Head/Neck Injury 5 understandable that we were community and Y activities, racy, by meeting wilh Rafael Betancourt reported to the coun Behavioral Disorder 2 searched. Many organizations were members of all ihree his public speaking abilities, cil that the High School Parking Advi Bleeding/Hemorrhage 3 because the government is trying to and his knowledge of current branches of government, sory Committee has been meeting and Cardiac Arrest 2 keep the country safe. What hap problems facing the state. as well as with the press hopes to accomplish something by the pened was by radical individuals, Daniel Farbaugh and and others in the Washing end of June. Cardiac Related 2 not just Arabs.” Charles Ovando served as ton, D.C. political scene. Councilman Skibitsky, who serves as Diabetic Related (potential) 1 The rash of sentiments and the Youth and Government advi Representatives will dis Chairman of the Public Safety Commit DO.A. 1 1 dragging economy has left the Arab cuss issues with the nation’s tee. reported that the police department’s sors at WHS. Sharon Vogel of Gastro-Intestinal Distress 5 Student Aid International with virtu the Burlington Y coordinates die pro leaders, ask questions and broaden Radar Response Team will be targeting General Illness 2 I ally no donations to fund the ever- gram for the entire state. their political knowledge and aware high accident and injury streets. increasing amount of applicants. Youth and Government is a national ness. He slated that the department would Lift Assist 4 Mr. Qutub says even Middle East program of the Y involving thousands On Michael’s program isaCongres- like lo publish a blotter of summonses Respiratory Distress 3 writlen in the newspapers so that resi ern and Arab donors who gave to of students nationwide, dating back to sional breakfast with members of the Spinal Injury 1 2 organization have quit giving dona U.S. House of Representatives, a Sena dents know enforcement is being done. 1936. Students meet to stimulate state Stroke/CVA i tions. government processes, acting as state torial luncheon with represented slates Substance Abuse (potential) 1 1 “When I first started the organiza senators, assemblymen, and members members of the U.S. Senate, and a Tlilane Univ. Places tion 26 years ago, donations totaled of the Governor’s cabinet. luncheon at the National Pres Club, Suspected Fracture 4 a million dollars, now we are receiv The students propose, debate and with noted members of the Washing Thrower on Dean’s List Syncope 1 ing little if any contributions fund pass legislation, and learn the subtle ton press. Youth Governors from 38 WESTFIELD — Tulane Univer Unconscious 1 scholarships,” says Mr. Qutub. states will attend. sity of New Orleans, La. has an ties of running a state and developing Other 1 More than 24 million dollars worth and implementing public policy. Michael will also attend the Confer nounced thal Courtney Brynn of scholarships have been distrib The program is designed to provide ence on National Affairs (CONA) held Thrower of Westfield was named to TOTALS _ 39__ 4 2 uted since 1976. opportunities for understanding state in North Carolina this summer, to the Dean’s List for the fall semester Paramedics 12 (first call); 0 (second call); I (third call) = 13 However, this year the organiza agencies and their functions, to ex develop the legislative agenda for next of 2002. She is the daughter of Drs. Genesis Eldercare 2 (first call); 1 (second call); 1 (third call) = 4 tion had no other option but to dip pand awareness and knowledge of state year. CONA unites students from across Patricia and Albert Thrower of Senior Citizen Complex 4 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 4 into their disappearing savings to problems, to increase the ability of the country to debate issues of national Westfield. Sunrise Assisted Living 0 (first call); 2 (second call); 0 (third call) = 2 3 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 3 open up educational opportunities to students to organize and express ideas and international concern and to present She is a business major and a mem Out-of-Town Mutual Aid Total C alls: 45 Arab youth. clearly and persuasively, to stimulate proposals for action. ber of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. Opportunities Palestinian-born tolerance and understanding of other Joseph Qutub, now a Fanwood resi point view, and to give students an dent and long time member of the opportunity to express Iheir concerns WESTFIELD Recent Home Sales Rotary Club, experienced first hand on state issues to governmental offi when he received a scholarship to cials in a responsible constructive way. POLICE BLOTTER Westfield for the week of May 19 Charles and Alice Dooley. Jr. to study at Indiana State University 50 As Youth Governor, Michael is the Willard and Marlene Goldberger 261 Orchard Street. LLC, 261 Or years ago. possession of alcohol underage, posses Senior Officer of the New Jersey Youth MONDAY, MAY 12 to Danny Ghammachi and Patricia chard Street, $575,000. “By helping others receive the • A resident of the 800 block of sion of less than 50 grams of suspected and Government Program. As such, he Ciuffreda, 15 Sunnywood Drive M/ Kenneth Riley to Matthew Mitrow education 1 received. I have fulfilled Embree Crescent reported a burglary marijuana and possession of drug para will speak al ihe opening ceremonies A: 612 Decpdale Ct.. Unit 5, Union, and Rae Marie Basse. 687 Dorian my dreams," he said. and theft at her residence, after someone phernalia. of the Trenton Model Legislative Pro Silcox was released on his own recog Road, $559,900. Mr. Qutub believes the opportuni gained access through a first-floor win NJ, $480,000. gram to give a "Slate of die State" nizance, while the juvenile was turned Frederic and Carol Shulaner to ties an American education offers dow. It was unknown what was taken or Larry and Christine Myers to address next year. the value of the missing property. over to an adult. Sudhir Parikh, 546 Westfield Av are irreplaceable. While still living Michael and Caroline Ellison, 415 He will review and act on each legis • A burglary and theft was reported • Leo Krakowiccki, 60, of Scotch Plains Woodland Avenue, $690,000. enue, $600,000. in the Middle East, he helped his lative bill, widi die advice of the cabi at a residence in the 100 block of Eliza was arrested on West Broad Street and brother receive a scholarship to an net. He will preside over sessions of the beth Avenue, in which jewelry of un charged with driving while intoxicated. He American university by writing a Governor's cabinet and delegate to its known value was taken. The individual was released to a responsible party. • John Maietti, Jr., 40, of Cranford letter to Mr. Maytag; CEO of the members die necessary responsibilities or suspects involved gained access by was arrested on Sussex Street and charged Kevin O’Keefe Earns MBA; popular appliance brand name. to carry out the Governor's duties. forcing open a rear door. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 with driving while intoxicated. He was “I could not believe he wrote back Michael will also serve as a member to me in the first place. What was • A North Avenue hank reported that released to a responsible party. of the State Steering Committee, and • A West Broad Street resident re belter...Mr. Maytag helped my an unknown person cashed three fraudu Graduates Wharton School represent the New Jersey Youth & lent checks totaling $1,179. ported that her motor vehicle was taken brother get the education he de WESTFIELD — Kevin of Seton Hall Prepa Government Program during his year THURSDAY, MAY 15 from her driveway. A couple of hours served.” in office, closing the Model Govern • A sterling silver necklace valued at later, the car was relumed to the drive Palrick O'Keefe of ratory School in West The chance, Mr. Qutub believes, ment program with the “Executive $85 was reported stolen from a display way, police said. Westfield received his Mas Orange. He received his undergraduate de empowered him and his brothers to Report,” calling attention of the youth case at a store on Quimbv Street. SUNDAY, MAY 18 ter of Business Administra strive for scholarships and seek a participants to work for the following FRIDAY, MAY 16 • A Village Green resident reported tion on May 18 from the gree in finance from • A cellular telephone belonging to a thal his motor vehicle was damaged Wharton School of Busi Fairfield University in Hillsborough resident was reported sto while it w as parked in front of his home. ness at the University of Fairfield, Conn. len during an event at Edison Intermedi Flour, applesauce and broken eggs were Pennsylvania in Philadel He is the son or Mr. ate School on Rahway Avenue. discovered on the surface of the vehicle. and Mrs. Ron O' Keefe In addition, a side mirror and the wind phia, Pa. SATURDAY, MAY 17 Five hundred graduates, of Westfield, and the • Kevin Silcox, 19, of Whitesboro, shield wipers were broken and bent. It's 3pm.., N.Y. and a 16-year-old male juvenile • An Orenda Circle resident reported their families and friends brother of Aideen from Clarks Mills, N.Y. were arrested that the rear windshield of his motor vehicle gathered at Franklin Field O ' Keefe of Westfield on Central Avenue and charged with was broken out by a piece of concrete. for the event. and Morna O'Keefe Get One FR€€ Kevin is a 1995 graduate Kevin O'Keefe of New York. Claudia Andreski Awarded Herb with -L ACS'132 Winners of ‘Tar Wars' the purchased School Leadership Grant Poster Contest Named WESTFIELD - Claudia for Public School Principals, of Andreski, Principal of funded since 1992, are At Franklin School McKinley Elementary awarded on the basis of a WESTFIELD — Frankl in El Roy Two School in Westfield, is summer program of learn ementary School in Westfield among 25 school principals ing designed by the recipi awarded first prize to fourth- who have been awarded a ent which will enhance that grader Amelia Morabito for her 2003 Summer Opportunity individual as an instructional poster "Stop the Match. Knttck Grant by The Principals' leader. Down Tobacco!” as part of its Center for the Garden State. As part of the program, annual nationwide anti-smok- The grants are funded by Claudia Andreski Mrs. Andreski will attend ing campaign called “Tar And Ule Know the Geraldine R. Dodge the Principals’ Center’s Wars.” Foundation as part of their Fellows weeklong Leadership Institute, Franklin School nurse. Robin for School Leadership Program. which is held annually on the cam Ince, conducted the anti-drug, What Thyme It Is! anti-cigarette program in Ihe The Summer Opportunity Grants pus of Princeton University. MATH \\ HI/...Students from Holy fourth grade over several weeks, Ten different types of Thyme, twenty Trinity lutvrparmhwl Scbiwl in culminating In a poster contra. Westfield recently participated in the "Tar Wars” a campaign spon different types or &as\\. We carry over Pingry Senior Eric Meder St. Jude's Children's Research Hospi tal Math-A-Thon. They raised money sored by the American Acad 200 varieties of herbo. by obtaining pledges and completed a emy of Family Physicians, Of WF Receives Scholarship booklet of 200 math problems and taught students the short- and Herbs are one of the easiest plants puzzles. This year. 216 students partici long-term health and financial WESTFIELD — Eric Meder. a Scholar-Athlete of the Week. He has pated and raised $ 10,434.32. collectively. effects of tobacco use. and to grow, either in the garden or on the senior at The Pingry School and a competed in cross-country, ice To date. Holy Trinity students have helped them leant to resist the resident of Westfield, was recently hockey, and has earned nine varsity raised a total of $82^75.49 for research pressures influencing youth to kitchen windowsill. named one of the 2003 Somerset letters. and treatments to help sick children at smoke. County Scholar-Athletes. This week we are celebrating herb Serving as team captain to both SL Jude Children's Reseat ,h lluspital. At the end o f the campaign, The award is given annually by the cross country and track, he earned Fifth grade student Andrew Sauerwein fourth graders submitted gardening. Get one Free Herb with the Somerset County High School Prin- All-Prep honors in both sports and raised the most money, with a total » X u U \tt Crmf'-'n.' ■ 1" r ■ » * ” r*W*fb»** >MVMnvit of posters, which were then purchase of a yy »n \j i ic/i i/zj. C i p u l a i \ o . » ) v i a u u ! i tU M i i.» t W w u i p u * su WOiUMUlU., m t-M M U t), dtiymll* judged by a panel of teachers nw d by a $ 5 0 0 fichu lui i . q from tiw h i ewHer. E^re and”presented at a school as Lewis J. Gray Scholarship Fund. also holds the Pingry record w ith the Annmarie Adamo Wins sembly. All fourth-grade par The scholar-athletes are chosen third fastest time in the 5K. Marching Band Raffle ticipants and winners re on recommendations from athletic He is a Bloustein Distinguished Hours WESTFIELD - Annmarie Adamo ceived prizes for their sub directors, principals, coaches, and Scholar nominee, a Garden Stale of Westfield had the winning ticket in missions. teachers. Each participating school Scholar nominee, and Advanced Sun-Tue 9am -6pm • Wed-Thu 9am-7pm the Westfield High School (WHS i Blue Amelia Morabito's award selects an outstanding senior male Placement or AP Scholar, and an Devil Marching Band raffle contest. winning poster, w hich shows a Fri & Sat Sam-7pm and female varsity athlete, each of honor roll student at Pingry. He Mrs Adamo's winning ticket entitles boxer knocking down a ciga whom also has an excellent aca has been recognized for his pho hertoa32-inch flat screen Sony televi demic record. tography. serves as a peer media rette match, will be judged in sion. Elm Radio. TV and Appliances the state contest today. May 8. ILLIAMS BlSURSERY Eric’s female counterpart is Pingry tor. is a percussionist in the or m sponsored and delivered the gift to her The state winner w ill then com senior Yvette Zimering of Basking chestra. and a member of the men's house. pete in the Tar Wars National & The Gift House Ridge glee club. Proceeds from the event will sup Poster Contest, with a grand MNw.wiiiiams-nur9 ery.c0 m Earlier this year, Eric w as aw arded The awards dinner was held at the port the WHS Marching Band and the 524 Springfield Avc iiiclc Gift prize of a family trip to Disnev S o lu tio n ^ the NJN Channel 12 News and New DoubleTree Hotel in Franklin Town WHS Marching Band Scholarship Westfstfu-IH ? 908-232-4076UtW-f Jersey Education Association ship on Thursday. May I. Fund. World.
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By DAVID B. CORBIN score," said Blue Devil Head Coach Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Gerry Benaquista. "We have guys Teamwork and talent paid off as who are probably more talented the No. 4-ranked Westfield High (than others) but we do play to School boys lacrosse team got gether as a team and nobody is scores from nine different players above anybody else. That's the key." and crumbled the 12-7 Crimson of Westfield led the Crimson, 62-45. Morristown-Beard, 13-6, in the sec in ground balls and Chris ond round of the NJSIAA tourna MacDonald won 14 of 19 face offs. ment in Westfield on May 23. Chris Goalie Dan Kotch made several bril MacDonald led the 12-5 Blue Dev liant saves. However, even though ils with three goals and an assist the Blue Dev ils dominated in every while Dan Kane netted two goals category, the game was very shaky and two assists and Billy Schultz in the first half as Westfield held a 4- flicked in two goals and added an 3 lead in the first quarter and neither assist. team scored in the second quarter. Taylor Hogarth got into the action MacDonald and Yudd scored the with a goal and three assists. An first two goals of the game. Schott thony Yudd. Marc Schott, Brady netted the third goal and Kane hit Lau, Ben Masel and Scott Nuzzo all the fourth. Both teams were forcing hit pay dirt once and Tim Heine their passes in the first half but the added an assist. Crimson seemed to be out-hustling "It’s been pretty consistent all the Blue Devils, w hich caused much year, calling in scores. Most games distress to the coaching staff. we had seven, eight guys scoring. Coach Benaquista must have said Some games we had over 10 guys CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
, , , - . . utiviu o. i-omm tor me westnoia Leaner ana t no times rOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS CHAMPS... The Westfield lli^ii School golf team won the Tournament of Champions nolf title at Burlington Country Club in Mount Holly on May 19. Relaxing on the first fairway at Echo Lake Country ( tub in Westfield and pictured, left to right, are: front row; Ryan Shallcross and Jimmy Arbes; middle row, Ton DelDuca, Chris Tropiano, Garrett Cockren and Mike Ivan; hack row, Mike Babetski, Adam Karnish, Head Coach John Turnbull, Matt Hodges and Max Heitncr. Raider Boys Take Third, GL Girts Get Second At NJ Group Section 2 Track & Field Meets
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High nor Livingston (GI.) girls placed placed second in the long jump a distance of 30’2”. School boys tied for third with second in Group 2 with a total of with a leap of 20'6.5" and took Raider Aja Bundy crossed sec Phillipsburg with a total of 44 in 68. The Raider girls, who were the filth in the triple jump with a dis ond In the 400 meters with a lime of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leadersnd The Times the North Jersey, Section 2, Group defending sectional champs, fin tance of 38’2.5" while Scan Smith 1:01.06 and Amanda Wells took ON TH E ATTACK...Blue Devil Dan Kane, No. 7, maneuvers around a Crimson 3 Track and Field Championships ished in a tie lor fifth with West took second in the event with a fourth in ihe discus w ith a throw of defender. Kane netted two goals and two assists. in Ml. Olive on May 24 the Gover- Morris with 43 points while the GL distance of 38' 10,75’. 94’9". Lauren Bianco look fifth in boys finished third in Group 2 with In the running events. Raider the javelin with a toss of 91’9” and 55 points. Zack McGuire finished filth in the Mary Shashaty crossed fourth in SENATORE FANS EIGHT. URBAN RIPS 3-RUN DOUBLE At Roxbury, the Westfield High 1,600 meters with a time of 4:29.97 Ihe 3,200 meters witli a time of School boys finished eighth with a and sixth in Ihe 800 meters with a 11:49.58 and fifth in Ihe 1,600 with total of 23 in the Group 4 sectionals lime of 2:01.85. Brian Kopnicki a time of 5:31.32. and ihe Blue Devil girls tied for finished fifth in ihe 3,200 meters Raider Patrina Hillman crossed Raiders T\me Up for Sections, I I lit w ith Plainfield, totaling eight with a time of 9:55.81. The Raiders fourth in the 400-meter hurdles with points. also placed sixth in Ihe 4x400-meter a time of 1:13.01 and Jenna Raider senior Chris Fcighncrcon relay with a time of 3:41.12. Balestricre look sixth in the, long tinued his dominance in the shot Michelle Rcgg gave the Raider jump with a leap of 14’9.75". The put, taking first in the evcnl with a girls their only first place by re Raiders also finished fourth in (he Level Red Raider Nine, 11-1 shove of 54’7", He also proved he cording (lie longest distance of 4x400-meter relay witli a time of was the lop man in the discus witli 33’6” in the triple jump. Meaghan 4:14.21. By DAVID B. CORBIN gressed very nicely. That's a good biggest offensive strike of the after a toss of 148'10". Alex Colins Kelly took fourth in ihe event with CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Specially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times sign." noon with a three-run double in the Playing on home turf but portray Every Raider managed to cross the six-run second inning. Second ing the visiting team, the Scotch plate and, to prove they were making baseman Jeff Hensal doubled, Plains-Fanwood High School base contacl, only one Raider struck out. singled, had an RBI and scored a run ball team tuned up for the North Catcher Kevin Urban inflicted the CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Jersey Section 2, Group 3 tourna ment by leveling Newark East Side, 11 -1, in five innings in Scotch Plains on May 22. Senior pitcher Dave Senatore struck out eight Red Raid ers, allowed two hits and walked one in his four innings of pitching. Since he recovered from an eye injury early in the season, Senatore has progressively strengthened his pitching effectiveness. Although his specialty has been his fastball, he baffled the Red Raiders with his curve ball, demonstrating the same effec tive progression when he retired the last eight East Side batters and struck out five of the last six batters he faced. ‘T his was a big test for him today. He pitched well in his last outing .y.cuTTinQ i against Linden and he looked belter even today. We want to get him in dp- David B Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GERANIUMS I state tournament," said Raider Head PREPING FOR THE STATES...Senior Raider pitcher Dave Senatore fanned Choose from a fresh ( Coach Brian Homm. "He’s pro eight East Siders in four innings. He allowed only two hits and one walk. assortment of 10" hanging I GELMETTl FIRES 2-HITTER. FLANNERY GOES 3-FOR-3 baskets or 8" potted flowering Geraniums at this, Linden Tiger Girls Shut Out terrific low price!
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I just said you ing halftime because the Blue Devils guys have to stop worrying about came out in the third quarter and yourselves and play hard. There were fired in three unansw ered goals within no changes, nothing to do with X's two-and-one-half minutes. By the and O ’s.’’ said Benaquista. “It was end of the quarter, the Blue Dev ils just about doing the tilings we do outscored the Crimson, 7-2. to in everyday, picking up ground balls, crease their lead to, 11-5. Also con getting a little more intense, which I tributing to the success in the quarter think we did the second half. We had was Jay Sobala who made several some drops in the middle of the field blocks and interceptions to sway the and we corrected them in the second momentum in the Blue Devils’ favor. halt. Fhev shook off the rain and didn’t let it become a mental game Summit Laxmen Top with them.” Chris MacDonald scored the first goal unassisted 42 seconds into the Blue Devils in UCT David B. Corbin for The Westfield f eeder and The Times Davtd B Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times third quarter. Kane followed 47 sec \ FK^ l’RODl C liV F AT THK PL.ATF...Raider Josh Wexler, No. 17, had two After being nipped. 6-5, by 10 r . HK KACK O fT -.B Iu e Devil C hris MacDonald, No. II. non 14 of onds later with an unassisted goal RBI. a single and a run scored against Fast Side. The Raiders defeated the Fast lv face offs against Morristown-Beard. He also scored three goals and had an Westfield early in the season, the No, and MacDonald netted the third goal assist. Side Red Raiders, 11-1, in five innings. 3 Summit High School boys lacrosse a minute later team thwarted a final quarter chal Other than the success in scoring, -...... -...... - ...... -.....- -.....- .....- lenge in the nick of time to top the one difference was that the Blue No. 4 Blue Devils. 4-3, in the Union Devils attacked the goal straight on Raiders Time Up for Sections, Raiders Get 3rd; GL Girls, 2nd County Tournament at Kean Univer instead of setting up a box offensive sity in Union on May 2 1. Senior Dan strategy that resulted in some had At NJ Group Section 2 Track Kane and junior Taylor Hogarth each passing in the first half. Level Red Raider Nine, 11-1 scored a goal midway through the “We tried to isolate a little more, 1 mi CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ...... -> CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 fourth quarter to make it close for the play more of a two-man game. The 11-5 Blue Devils. kills did a lot on their own. They took anil Kyle Baker hail a single, an RBI Highlander Mike Carmody dis w ith a throw of 100'9" and Jessica James Seal faro stepped on the Senior Billy Schultz netted the the ball and made hard moves toward and two runs scored. Chris played his powerful kick to win the Talbot finished fifth in the 800 mound for the 16-2 Raiders in the other Westfield goal in the first quar the goal. In the rain, it's tough be D’Annun/io scored twice and singled 1,600 meters with a time of 4:31.53. meters with a time of 2:28.7. fifth and retired all-three East Side ter. Chris MacDonald and Hogarth cause a guv can slip and fall down," and Josh Wexler had two RBI, a batters. Carmody grabbed his second gold At Roxbury. Blue Devil Mike each had an assist and goalie Dan explained Benaquista. single and a run scored. after crossing first in the 800 meters Woods cleared I2'6" to place third Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 162 11 11 Koteh made 12 saves. Rob Schroeder “We haven’t been hitting the ball with a time of 1:57.5 while GL's in the pole vault and Mike Gorski Morrlstown-Beard 3 0 2 1 East Side 010 00 1 made 10 saves for the 15-2 Westfield 4 0 7 2 as well as we were in the beginning Jeremy Pfund finished fifth al 2:02.8. cleared 11 '6’’ to place fifth. Dave Hilltoppers. of the season lately. But today, it's a Carmody also placed second in the Ucciferri tossed the javelin 156*7" Summit good sign.” said Homm. We hit the I .ocal State Sectional 400 meters with a time of 50.83. to place second in the event while Local State Sectional Westfield ball like we had in the beginning of Highlander Anthony Abitante Baseball Tournaments: Dan Lynes finished third in the 800 Softball Tournaments: the season. I’m hoping that we can cleared I2’0" to take top honors in meters with a time of 2:00,28 and M AY 23: the pole vault and Kyle Pafford took MAI 22: do the same thing tomorrow. We hit Greg Whitney placed sixth in the Local High School the ball hard. We hit the ball on the NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 sixth with a height of 9'0". Greg NORTH. SECTION 2. GROUP 1 400 meters at 51.66. Mika Cru/ ground. We hit line drives. We weren't L inden 13. I’lainfit'ld 3 Batejan placed third in the triple scored the Blue Devil girls’ only Roselle Park 1, Helvidere 0 G olf Results: popping up. Today, we saw a good Junior Mike I .oureiro tossed a four- jump with a distance of 37’8.25” Becky Riccitclli struck out t7 points by placing second in the long MAY 21: pitcher and we hit him." hitter and struck out l() for the 13-8 and Travis DeLeon took fifth at jum p with a distance o f 15’ 10.5”, County Sealers and yielded just one Tigers in the quarterfinals. Westfield 213. St. Joseph 218 Hensal singled and scored the first 3 7 '2 ". DeLeon also placed sixth in hit for the 20-1-1 Panthers. Erin TOP 5 BOYS TEAMS: (Metuchen CC. par 36) Raider run in the top of the first alter Plainfield (9-12) 000 030 0 3 the long jump w ith a leap of I9'6.5" Callahan singled and scored on a NORTH. SECTION 2, GROUP 4 Westfield: Ryan Shullcross, Wexler ripped an RBI single. In the Linden 401 105 x 13 and Colin Price took fifth in the shot 1. Elizabeth 85, 2. West Orange 68. 3. dropped infield fly. Adam Karnish and Jimmy Allies second. Steve I lorn walked and Kyle NORTH JERSEY PAROCHIAL A put with a shove of 4 ]’8". Joseph Randolph 65, 4. East Orange 54. 5. NORTH. SECTION 2, GROUP 3 Morristown 48 42, Michael Ivan 43,Tom DelDuca Adams singled. Both advanced a base Dclhiirton 9, Union Catholic 0 Murphy finished sixth in the 400 Cranford I. Mnntvillr 0 44 on a wild pitch then Jared Montagna Adam Rusnock doubled for the hurdles with a time of 1:01.53 and NORTH, SECTION 2. GROUP 3 Christine Permoulie fanned nine St. Joseph: Nick Pessalone 39, tapped a dribbler that was overthrown only hit for the 11 -10 Vikings. Mike GL’s 4x400 squad placed fifth with 1 Morris Hills 97,2. Parslppany Hills 55, and tossed a three-hitter for the 3. Scotch Plalns-Fanwood, Phlllipsburg VinccGironda41, Nick Passaliume by (he pitcher, allowing Horn and Lorcc tossed the one-hilter for the a time of 3:31.53. Cranford Cougars and Kiera 44, 5. Mount Olive 40 43. Adam Pasierski 47, Paul Sale mo Adams to score. I alter. I Jrban hashed 22-4 Green Wave. Megs DiDario gave the High Zimmerman tripled and scored on NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 2 48 his three-run double to center and Union Catholic 000 000 0 0 lander girls plenty of team points by Kelly McGovern's RBI single. 1. Parsippany 58,2. Hanover Park 56,3. scored when Chris Zidonick’s drive Delbarton 400 032 x 9 winning the 1,600 meters with a Governor Livingston 55, 4. Summit 48, Scotch Plains-I'anwood 181, NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 to right field was dropped. NORTH. SECTION 2. GROUP 3 time of 5:17.22, the 800 meters with 5. Dover 41 Union 190 Roxlnirv 2. Union I (Suburban CC. par 36) East Side’s only run came in the Cranford 5, Nil (Icy 3 a time of 2:18,68 and teaming with TOP 5 GIRLS TEAMS: SP-F: Jack Davis 40. Mike Laura Maloney hit an RBI single second when Carlos Silva walked Zaek Bribiesca smacked a two run Christine McCurdy, Moira Price and NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 for the 17-6 Union Farmers. 1. Elizabeth 97. 2. Columbia 65, 3. East Sprung 40. Matt Hirschorn 47. Rob and scored on Steve Couto’s RBI homer for the 16-7 Cougars and pitcher Christine Sidie to win the 4x400 Orange 61.4. Randolph 53, 5 West Or Maroney 48 NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 4 double to right-center. Brian Ciencin scattered five hits. relay with a time of 4:09.96. ange 51 Union: Melvin Sarniiento 42. Belleville 3. Linden 2 In the third inning, Montagna, who Sidie also took second in the 3,200 NORTH. SECTION 2. GROUP 4 NORTH, SECTION 2. GROUP 3 Malt Mogelesky 47. Tim Hooy 48. Ann Millar/ had a triple and a walked, scored on Baker’s sacrifice to Morristown 4, Union 2 theters at 11:49.67 and fifth in the 1. Morris Knolls 105, 2. Montville 93, 3. Jeff Thomas 53 single for the 15-6 Linden Tigers. right and D'Annunzio, who singled, i,j600 at 5:31.26, McCurdy finished Warren Hills 49, 4 Morris Hills 47. 5. Shawn llirsch drilled a two-run NORTH, SECTION 2, GROUP 2 scored on Hensal’s chopper to left. Second in the 400 hurdles al 1:06.77 Scotch Plalns-Fanwood. West Morris 43 double and John Murphy tapped an lald w ell 10, A. I.. Johnson 0 Zidonik singled and scored on RBI single in the seventh inning for Jjjld third in the 400 meters al 1:01.8 NORTH. SECTION 2. GROUP 2 See it all on the Web! 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Senior Lisa Venezia drilled North 2, Group 4 State Sectional "I was very' proud of the team Thurs to eight hits while walking four and a grounder behind second. Flannery Tournament on May 12 and the W est day. Everyone did his job. As far as striking out no one. stepped to the plate, pushed a bunt to Orange Mountaineers, 4-1. in the the finals go, Livingston should be,a “I think the pitching went alright third and Guerriero moved to first on a semifinals on May 14 in W estfield to coin flip. Three of the four lost points today and the defense outside of walk to load them up. but Forstenhauser advance for the finals to face formi in previous games were three ,sei those errors played well," said prevailed on a questionable interfer dable Livingston. matches." Gelmetti. 'T he drops have really been ence call to end the inning. The match with the Mountaineers W'ith a victory over Livingston, working well lor me lately, so I threw The next scoring incident occurred began at Tamaques Park, the usual the Blue Devils will have beconle a lot of those and they went right in the sixth with one out when Jen location of Westfield s home sectional champions and will c6n- over. As a whole, a young team like Frost singled and Flannery lapped a matches. However, due to unexpected tinue on to group finals in Merter ours is going to make mistakes hut bunt single. Forstenhauser mean rain, the match had to be relocated County, to be played today. we have been playing a lot better all while got her groove back serving up Fred K. Lecomte lor The Westfield Leader and The Times and postponed an hour, to continue MAY 13: around, particularly when we see a two fly balls. FIK1NC; A 2-HITTER...Blue Devil pitching ace Lauren Gelmetti held the NORTH SECTION 2 GROUP 4 offensive minded Tigers to two hits. Westfield miscues led to a, 3-0, Linden High at Westfield Indoor Tennis Club. team for the second time ” "She just kept throwing il right "I was very pleased with our over QUARTERFINALS: over the plate to me and that s were School victory in Westfield on May 20. Westfield 5. Union 0 Without a hit, the Tigers scored in all performance." said senior Cap I needed it to bunt, so I hit it," said First singles: Rich Moran d. Chris the top of the first when Sara Melanie tain David Eisenberg. who triumphed Bartosh. 6-2.6-4 Bennett. "Today it's my birthday, so reached first on a outfield miseue, easily over his opponent Eric Lesser, Second singles: Dave Eisenberg d. advanced to second and scored on an it felt good. I'm really happy." Saint Bart’s Oldtimers Mens 6-1, 6-2. “West Orange is a solid Chris Rozkowski, 6-0,6-0 Bennett and Musacchia both Third singles: Alec Jaslow d. Steve RBI sacrifice fly by Rachel Manns. team and this was a must-win situa singled in the bottom of the seventh, Dinnerman,6-1, 6-1 The Blue Devils were the aggres tion. W'e came in to the new environ First doubles: Doug Shineman and but the outcome proved once again sors in the bottom of the second. Softball League Results: ment at Westfield Indoor Tennis Club Adam Gerckens d. Brian Banks and Brian Junior catcher Lauren Musacchia disappointing. Costello, 6-2.6-0 Michaels kept the game close until and yet maintained a very high level walked then advanced to second on a “I just wanted to try to get some ANGELS DIVISION: Second doubles: Brian Render and the St. Edwards team broke through of focus, even w ith the strange cir sacrifice bunt hy third baseman l isa thing started." said Bennett. "I knew (As of May 23:) Alex Wasserman d. Steve Faulks and E. with four runs in the fourth and fifth cumstances." J. Aguas. 6-3, 6-1 Venetia. With two out, Flannery laid if | did, it would probably ignite a TEAM W L St. Anne 1 0 innings to put the game out of reach. The Blue Devils were scheduled down a bunt and junior Jessica spark for our team. As in past games, NORTH SECTION 2 GROUP 4 St. Edward 1 0 Ben LoBrace and Russel Voorhees to play the finals Tuesday. May 20 in SEMIFINALS: Guerriero walked. A bouncer to our problem is just finishing it when St. Blaise 0 1 led the Eddie brigade writh three hits Millburn against long time rival Westfield 4. West Orange 1 Forstenhauser snuffed out the ihreal. we have runners on. We had enough St. James 0 1 First singles: Alan Williams (WO) d. St. Thomas 0 1 each. Lobrace and Kenneth Broyles Livingston. Previously this season. Linden seized a 2-0 lead in the hits today, hut we just didn’t get the Rich Moran, 6-4. 6-2 had three RBI also. Rookie Anthony Livingston won both of their dual third without a hit on a leadoff walk job done." SAINTS DIVISION: Second singles: Dave Eisenberg (W) Radice pitched a great game for the matches against the Blue Devils. Still. d. Eric Lesser, 6-1,6-2 to leftfielder Sara Melanie who later TEAM W L Linden 101 100 0 3 St. Joseph 1 0 winners. Pat Nigro led St. Mike with Westfield has had no doubt that they Third singles: Alec Jaslow (W) d scored on an infield miseue. The Westfoeld 000 000 0 0 St. Jude 1 0 four hits. Al Antoine, Tom Kucin and would be able to really put it all Bob Arowosaye, 6-3,6-1 First doubles: Doug Shineman and St. Louis 1 0 together to defeat the Lancers. St. Michael 0 1 Steve Pi re 11 a had multiple hits also. Adam Gerckens (W) d. Mark Byon and John DeMarco Honored St. Patrick 0 1 Nick Barratucci took the loss for St. “I feel confident that this team is Matt Cohen, 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 Mike. peaking at the right time in the Second doubles: Brian Render and Opening Day - St. E dw ard 16, St. season," said first singles junior Alex Wasserman (W) d. Jett Lesser and St. Louis 10, St. Blaise 8 With Multiple Awards Michael 7 Richie Moran. “Although Mark Lava, 6-1,3-6, 7-6 (7-4) The Ians showed up in force. St. This game was decided in the fifth inning when St. Louis put up a five spot. Steve Pietrucha and Tony Blue Thunder Strikes Dziedzic led the winners with three hits each. Rob Stratton led the Louie’s Soccer Dragons, 5-0 with five RBI. Ken Blaes, Steve Fourdaysafterbcating the Middlesex Polak, Gerry' Riepe and Tom Straniero Dragons 5-0, the Blue Thunder of the had multiple hits for the Blaisers. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Asso Howie Bialos pitched a great game ciation U-12 division faced them again for the win and struck out three on May 22 and the results were the Blaisers. same as the Blue Thunder came out on St. Anne 13, St. Patrick 12 top, 5-0. The Thunder completely con Kevin Woodring and Dennis Vuono trolled the game as they out-shot the led the winners with three hits apiece Dragons 2 1-6. John DeMarco of Plainfield was honored with numer and Keith Gibbons pitched in with Matt Bonner and Andrew Smith four RBI. Marty Marks and Gibbons ous Company Awards at the Coldwell Banker Residential Bro shared the goaltending duties and faced hit dingers in the winning effort. kerage Ceremony held recently in NYC. a mere three shots apiece as the de Jack Lynch scored Karl Grossmann fense cleared the hall while the for John received the coveted Coldwell Banker Elite Des on a sacrifice for the win. Marv wards kept it in their opponent’s end. Scherb and Jimmy Hoelzel had three ss««*t xiiuninii ■ Marc Fusillo, Mark Koransky. Mike ignation, which is reserved for the Top l% of all Coldwell hits each for the losing squad. Hoelzel Roth, Billy Johnston, Danny Banker Associates nationwide. In addition, John was recog led the Pats with three RBI. Rodrigue/, Colin Grimm and Den/.yl nized lor being the Top Producer in his Office as measured by Amankwah combined to form a suffo David B. Corbin (From Union County Tournament) tor The Westfield Leader and The Tin\es Blue Devils Brian Render, left, and Alex Wasserman (Second I)oubles)J the total number of Buyer Controlled Sales and for the total cating defense. Diamondbacks Dump number of closed units. DeMarco brought more buyers to the Thunder boy Jordan Beckett notched the hat trick as he scored three times. SP-F Braves, 6-0 closing table than any other agent in the Westfield office. Blue Devils Netmen Capture Danny Gore chipped in with two goals. The Diamondbacks of the Scotch Meanwhile, Greg Bencivengo, Joseph A twenty-year veteran in the Real Estate business (IX Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball As Del Prete, Reid Miller and Chris sociation major division outlasted a years with Coldwell Banker), John achieved the NJAR Circle McManus did an outstanding job of Section 2, Group 4 Net Title very tough Braves team, 6-0, on May of Excellence Gold designation for his remarkable success in pressuring the Dragon's goal. They com 21. Diamondbacks pitcher Jimmy 2002. Consistently ackowledged as one of the finest agents bined speed, outstanding ball control The 19th-ranked Westfield High Moran turned the tables on Lancer and crisp passing to keep the ball in the Burke hurled a one-hitter. School boys tennis team seemed to Brandon Lang, winning, 6-3, 6-d in the area, John has made significant contributions to his offensive end of the field all game long. The pitching has been outstanding have peaked at the right time by Lang had beaten Moran on May 2ft community through his work with Aids research and Plainfield all season as this was the second one- toppling the lOth-ranked Livingston 3-6. 7-6, 6-3. Second doubles part hitter in three games for the D’Backs. redeveloplnent. Lancers, 3-2, to capture the NJSIAA ners, Brian Render and Alec Shults Places 39th Burke went the distance as he re North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 W'asserman, gained revenge in the “John DeMarco is not only a great agent,” stated Michael corded 11 Ks and only one walk. crown in Summit on May 20. The finals with a 6-4. 6-4 win over An Scott, the Office Manager, “he is a terrific person and makes In MAC G olf The Braves also hud good pitching Blue Devils, who upped their record drew Kurland and Neil Uffner. The as they held the D’Backs to six hits. to 18-4, advanced to the Group 4 Lancer pair stopped Render anti everyone tlse around him better” Scott said. DOYLESTOWN, PA - Lou ShulLs, The Diamondbacks had to rely on u 2(X)l graduate of Scotch Plains- semifinals to be played at Mercer Wasserman in three sets on May 24. Mr. DeMarco entered the real estate business after a num timely hitting and aggressive base Fanwood High School and a sopho County Park in West Windsor. running to manufacture runs. NJ Section 2, Group 4: ber of successful entrepreneurial ventures, lie is an accom more at Delaware Valley Col lege, fin Last year, the Lancers blanked the Mitch McNamara poked two hits. First singles: Rich Moran (W) d. Bran plished performer and recently received rave reviews from ished lied for 39th with a 255 in the Blue Devils. 5-0, for the title and. on don Lang, 6-3,6-1 Joseph Del Prete, Lou Mazzella. Todd May 24. the Lancers defeated Second singles: Calvin Chou (L1) d. the NY Times for a cabaret show he produced and starred in. Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Golf Championships held at the Weiner and Courtney Bifani chipped Westfield, 4-1, in a regular-season Oave Eisenberg. 6-3,6-4 Third singles: Alec Jaslow (W) d. You can reach John at the Westfield Office of Coldwell Shawnee Country Club on April 27. in with a hit apiece. Weiner scored match. Alec Jaslow dominated Alex twice while Mazzella. McNamara. Alex Shu, 6-0,6-2 Banker - the #l Coldwell Banker Office in the NY Metro The Delaware Valley College golf Shu, 6-3. 6-0. at third singles for the First doubles: Jason Gelman and Bifani and Philip Rosenkranlz each only Blue Devil victory. Jaslow con Alexi Ravourakis (L) d. Doug Shineman area for seventeen consecutive years. Call or email him at team went 6-1 in head-to-head meets and placed second in the MAC tour scored once. Dan Gilman, Chris tinued his dominance of Shu in the and Adam Gerckens, 6-1, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 ColdwellBankerMoves.com. nament. Shults finished with an 87.3 Fortunato, Brian Kahn and Danny sectional finals by recording a 6-0,6- (7-5) Second doubles: Brian Render and Jones helped out w ith a solid perfor 2 victory. Paid Bulletin Hoard average for the season. Alex Wasserman (W)d. Andrew Rurland mance in the field. At first singles. Blue Devil Rich and Neil Uffner. 6-4,6-4 OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 1 , 1 : 0 0 - 4 : 0 0 P M 34 Normandy Drive, 3 Plymouth Road, 24 Clydesdale Road, Scotch Plains Westfield Westfield Scotch Plains Elegant A BR 2 '/S Bath Ctr Hall Col on Pristine 3 BR 2 'h Bath Ranch on manicured Wonderful 4 BR 2 !6 Bath Berwyck Chase Fabulous 5 BR 3 'h Bath Ranch w park like picturesque st. Newly decorated interior property close to Tamaques Park & School home in mint condition- New maple grounds Family Room w tpl, finished featuresj Living Rm w French drs to patio & boasting Living Rm w fpl, new Kitchen, Kitchen & fabulous Rec Rm, Family Rm w bsmt w Rec Rm. Sauna, Exercise Rm private yard, Farmlv Rm w brick fpl. newer updated baths, ref hardwood firs, central tpl, custom closets, new carpet & more Game Rm & offir#* bsths r'2vcr Kitchen !w Corian counters, many new air. sprinkler system, new roof & more Private yd with deck & patio, d riv fiu a y 4k & m o t* windows, much more $779,900 WSF2472 $595,000 W SF2088 $624,900 W SF2358 $750,000 Mary McEnemey, CRS, GRI 209 C e n t r a l A v e n u e International President’s Premier W e s t f ie l d , NJ 07090 COLDUJGUL NJAR Circle of Excellence Gold Level: 1997-2002 (908) 233-5555, e x t . 189 BANKER □ Direct line: (908) 301-2052 e mail: [email protected] Re s id e n t ia l Bro kerag e j Page 15 A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. P ublic/ lilu- ffirstfti'lfi l l r n & r r and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, May 29, 2003 Union County Sr. 50+ Men’s Golf Pro Explains Hitting Ball Softball League Results: Buried in Bunker Near Green By MICHAEL K1KRNKR thei sand just behind the ball. It will Comcast 22, I nion Center National contributed two hits. Specially Written for The Westfield lousier and The Times fed as if you are chopping a block of Hank 9 You have just hit a great looking wqod with a hatchet, quickly cock II Giordino Ristorante 14, Haven Bill Mirto. Patrick Sarullo and short iron and the ball lands in the iinl and un-cocking your wrist. Savings Bank 8 Dom Deo each had four hits for bunker. You cringe because you know The downward blow w ill dig the Vic Blyskal led the winners with Comcast. Bill Reichle, Karl what you might find. The ball is ball out but with reduced backspin. three hits and great defense in the Grossmann and Charles Lehman buried in the sand, a lie that is more With reduced backspin you w ill need outfield. Dave Levine contributed contributed three hits apiece. Mirto frequently called a fried egg. to play for lots of roll. Remember, and Grossmann whacked homers. with a couple of hits, including a Most golfers attack this shot with jufjt get out of the bunker and try to three run homerun. Dati D'Arcy, Bill Koegel, Sal La the wrong technique and watch the milke the putt. You are trying to save Bella, Bob Renaud and Alan 50+ DIVISION 1: ball barely move. There is a correct a Htroke to reduce your score. SChachman had two hits for the (As of May 24) way to dig out a buried ball and get it Michael Kieriwr is the Haul teach- Bankers. TEAM W L on the green. This shot will not be in# Professional at Shackama.xon Comcast Cablevision 5 2 close to the hole but it will be on the Country Club. For more information N'ilsen Detective Agency 22. Nilsen Detective Agency 5 2 about lessons, please call (908) 233 David B Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Antone’s Pub & Grill 8 Antone s Pub & Grill 4 2 green. Irish Pub 4 3 You need to start with your set up. 3989. Shackiimaxou Golf Pro Michael kierner Bruce Bilotti led Nilsen with five Awnings Galore 2 5 You have to aim your body slightly hits. Jerry Barrett, Frank Chiampe 50+ DIVISION 2: closed to the target. This means you and Joe Salerno tapped three hits TEAM W L are aiming to the right ot the hole tor apiece. Jorge Barka and Ron hors The Office 4 2 a right-handed golfer. Next turn the homered for Nilsen. Northwestern Mutual 4 3 OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 1-1-4 PM M & J Roofing 3 3 clubface closed to the target line. The Office 28, Crest Refrigera Union Center National Bank 2 4 This set up is opposite of how you tion 2 Crest Refrigeration 0 7 play a normal sand shot. It is impor 443 Hillside Avenue, Mountainside, NJ , Tony Zarvos poked five hits for the SUPER SENIORS 60+ DIVISION: tant because you want the club to dig Office and Ken Dunbar pitched bril- TEAM W L down to the ball and push it out. liahtly. Bill Hinkle. Chip Weiss and Creative Industries 4 During the swing, imagine your il Giordino's Restaurante 4 1 Zarvos hammered homers. L A. Law 3 1 sand wedge is a hatchet. Pick it up M & J Roofing 21, Northwestern Legg Mason 1 4 with a quick wrist cock, then swing Haven Savings 0 5 Mutual Network 14 down and drive the leading edge into 1 Ed Malko and Ed Me Colgan led the Roofers with three hits each. FSPY Girls’ Gymnasts Tie Comcast 31, Irish Pub 15 Comcast cracked 35 hits and The Pub had 20. Steve Pietrucha (HR) For First in State Meet apd Frank Bender (3 HR I bashed four hits and had seven RBI apiece. The hosting Fanwood-Scotch Plains Also in 9-and-under, Alivia DcMaria Frank Pepe (4 hits. HR). Tom YMCA (FSPY) gymnastic team was took silver on unevens, fourth on beam Straniero (4 hits, HR. 6 RBI) and crow ned co-champions with Montclair and fifth on vault. Kelsey Hcrbig got Brian Williams (4 hits) added to the in the Girls Gymnastic League 2003 second on vault. Sarah VanBuskirk took production. Barney Tracey led the “C” Division State Championships on third on vault and beam and fourth on Pub with three hits, May 4. FSPY and Montclair totaled lloor. 87.85 points each followed by South In the 10-11 group. Samantha tlnion Center National Bank 26, M Brunswick Y at 83.2 and South Moun Mazzucco won the all-around, took sec & J Roofing 16 tain Y al 80.2. ond on beam, fifth on floor and received J > The Bankers scored 16 runs in the In the9-and-under group, FSPY gym state honors on vault and unevens. first inning. Jim D'Arcy, Bill Koegel. nasts won the top-three all-around hon Victoria Shack took second on vault, m LaBella and Lionel Genello all ors. Marissa Mastrocola won gold inthe fourth on the Boor and sixth on beam. multiple hits. all-around, vault, uneven bars and floor In the 12+ group. Julia Capodicasa ■Northwestern Mutual Network 29, exercise and silver on the balance beam. won the unevens and took seventh on Boor. Alina Chubas took third on beam hjlie Office 14 Olivia Dunham took silver in the all- and 10th on Boor. Patty Matejek placed [ j fvery player on the Network had around, gold on the beam, bronze on the sixth on unevens and 10th on vault. r e a d {east two hits and two runs scored. floor and fourth on the vault and unevens. Elizabeth Kent placed eighth on beam Bannis Baker, Bob Bierman, Ed Me Melissa Frusco took bronze in the all- and Boor. Oolgan, Tom Murray and Rich around and unevens. Almost 2 Acres of Country Oasis on One of Area’s Most Elegant Streets pojonit/.a each homered. T his historic 1875 Colonial-Victorian features live bedrooms, and two and a hall baths plus a carriage iffilsen Detective Agency 13, Aw- Cardinals Take Over First house with full hath, heating and central air conditioning. Set back from the street cm stunning iiiggs Galore 11 I iGutstanding defensive plays ruled, private grounds with huge pines, shade trees and flowering perennials, this home captures the beauty H jj Nilsen produced key hits in the In Westfield Majors and light of the surroundings with oversized windows, spacious proportions, and high ceilings. A qqsing innings. flow perfect for entertaining, it boasts two fireplaces, line pine paneling, a screened-in porch, and so jAntone’s Pub & Grill 25, Crest The Cardinals won twice last week to Sheehan also added big hits to lead a much more. The separate carriage house is a highlight ol the estate and may be used as a professional balanced offense, Hearon. Anderson Refrigeration 5 lake over first place in tlic Westfield office (zoning allows one employee), studio, or guest house. Majors Baseball standings. The Cards and Mucci shared the pitching. ■Irish Pub 20, Aw nings Galore 5 beat the White Sox. 5-4, behind the pitch In other action, the Dodgers beat the T a x e s : $7,717 ( 2 0 0 2 ) Creative Industries 18, I.egg Mu ing of David Pusar, Michael Forgash and Yankees, 7-3, behind the pitching of Offered at $1,299,000 tton 7 Greg Mucci. Mueei. Kevin Hearon, Chris Jenkins and Michael Fessner Creative banged 25 hits Ray James Diddell and Robbie Anderson each Less tier also hanged a big home run Wende Devlin Gates Cozzarelli. Charles Lehman and Don drove in pins for the Cardinals. and Dan Russo hail a key double. Matt Robertson nad three hits each. Dick T he Cardinals also knocked' off the Isabella had a double off the fence in a Historic Homes Specialist Dmluro, Art Kopacz, Ed Malko, Bill Mets as Michael Clark belled a round losing effort. Direct l ine: 908-233-5989 tripper and Andy Flood and Chris The White Sox beat the Yankees, 4- Ritchie and Alan Schulman each 3, behind the pitching ofTodd Saunders NJAR Circle of Excellence: Bronze Level 2002 and Mutt Woods. Neil Amato banged a unde -galesC'chu rgdorll.com Lax Day Planned to Celebrate long home run to lead the oftense. STANDINGS (As of May 24): tr BURQdORf'P 25 Years of Westfield Lacrosse REALTORS ERA 908-233-0065 The Westfield Lacrosse Club is plan "While the girls’ program is rela 600 N o r t h A v i n u i W . ning a day of lacrosse games and ac tively new, there have already been tivities to celebrate the silver anniver notable successes. The enthusiasm and sary of lacrosse in Westfield on Satur- growth at the youth level bodes well for iday, June 14. The events, which start at the future," said Lois Hely, who was I p.m. /it Kehler Stadium and Edison involved in starting the girls' leant. Hye- Young Choi The Lax Day celebration will bring Intermediate School, will include youth #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2002 games and contests of lacrosse skill for together present youth and high school younger boys and girls. players with alumni of both the boys’ NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award , Over the years, Westfield graduates and girls’ teams. While the men have Gold: 1987-2001, Platinum: 2002 played an alumni game for about 20 have aontinued their lacrosse careers at Visit me al my website: schools including Harvard. Dartmouth, years, this is the first women's alumni game. For the youth players, games of www.Realtor.com Rutgers and the University of Virginia, WWW. coldwellbankermovcs.com/hye-young.choi lacrosse skills will he available, with th e program boasts numerous colle- email: [email protected] igiiite All Americans and college and prizes donated by Leading Edge La high school coaches. crosse. Lax.com. Longstrelh Women’s Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for the Perfect Home! 1 r t'Westfield lacrosse has risen to a Sports, Sports Her Way, the New Jer * level beyond our w ildest dreams thanks sey Pride and STX. There will also be to the dedications of hundreds of play an appearance by Louie the Lion, the ers. coaches and volunteers." remarked Mascot of the New Jersey Pride profes Mark Ciarrocca. a captain of Westfield sional lacrosse team. High School's first varsity team in 1978. For further information about events, Withthebeginningofthegirls youth please contact Tom Castellone on (90S) program in 1995 and the high school 654-4050 or via email: team in 1997. the program is now com [email protected] plete. Margaret Maguire Receives Numerous Awards m . unique front porch. Newly l.isted, Westfield . . . Charm. O il hm in heart ofWychwood. I Bed, 1 Vi B Westfield ■ Magnificent custom brick home in rhe hean of Indian forest- $ BK, 4 B IN , expansive Spacious I.R/fpIc, original random width wide plank firs, new custom Cherry I .IK , Granite Ctrs, skylt. top- rooms, all new elaborate molding. French doors, hard painted decorative walls, high quality' u rp rnng.and of-lme appliances, subzero. MBR suite w/updt BTH, ample closets. 2zn.CAC.HI. large propetty $950,000 fcwfcww* ium t I■! fc IsA ft FArgar ' foyer w/ sweepingstn ase grand size l.R. DR 6c gourmet KIT w/emtef * ,»b*ro. dbl airing « FR »/ l.pk * Frenchdn lo W(hL wan, GudenRM.. MBR » i* w l w k n lp -t m- «»ll * « ! I t 2 • S - n c h n S V,2 Sq h lire! i o a construction A definite must «x WSF2501 $ l . '7$,000 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recently recog nized outstanding performances at their Awards Ceremony held m NYC. Margaret Maguire of the Westfield office of Coldwell Banker received numerous arards in recognition ot her achievements in 200z qualified for the prestigious Presidents title designation-reserved for the top 1% o f ail Coldwell Banker agents nationwide. In addition she was named the Star of Excellence" in her office, an award based on a combination o f sales production, company support and customer service^ Newtv listed Beautify, charm. 4 BR < «l home w t maps updo New gourmet UK ml g Margaret attributes her success to having 16 years of «dens' $BR. 3 fufl and 2 half BTHS WcttfcU rr hall Colonial in ‘ The1 maplr cat™ * W d * . *»■* 2 *» *™ I* WM tar «*• ubarto. 6 burner Viking u o n . a m 6c experience and with being part o f the area's premier office ______l handcrafted cabinets den opens to Honda RM and p aw patio MBR suite/hdl B IN wik in closet harms. L ettm awmng 3rd 8 icrn/au pair tune tur UR mrf frpk & French doors to brick fmao mi mote Walk to school and town $699 900 “Our clients expect proactive full service, ' explained Maguire CAC 4 rn HWBB Ac Steam HT. 2C G fit k n o t or raid WSf 235’ $999,000 “My objectives is to provide for my clients in a way that helps ffiem meet their goals" she continued I coLOUieu. Westfield Office I BAN KG R +1 You can reach Maguire at the Westfield office, the #1 209 Central Avenue Coldwell Banker Office in the NY Metropolitan area for 17 908-235-5555, ext. 169 [3 llSWNTlAl BluUM .I consecutive years, or email her at ColdwellBankerMoves Com Direct Lane: 908-301 i A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication gr|,c jllllrstfu-lfr Hi caber and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Page 16 Thursday, May 29, 200.1 Commerce Bank Opens j ------Scotch Vloins Recreation Events ------Summer Parka Program: Par the sister. The fee is $40 for residents Store In Scotch Plains ents can register their children lor and $45 for non-residents. the parks program in the municipal KickhuU: This spoil, which is open SCOTCH PLAINS — Construc refreshments, music and entertain building, room 113. The program, for children ages 4 and 5,will be held tion continues on Commerce Bank's ment for all w ho attend. open to children ages 6 to 12, con at Kramer Manor Park on Wednes new Scotch Plains store in anticipa The recognizable prototype de sists of daily activities, contests, days from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. The tion of a Saturday, June 7 grand sign of the store - including the open, trips, games and more. The pro session will run from July 9 to August opening. The store, located at Park airy interior, the bank's free coin- gram will run from June 30 to 13. Regestration begins on June 8 for Avenue and Mountain Road, is the counting penny arcade, and easily August 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. residents at a price of $30 and June 16 ninth Commerce location to open in accessible ATM machine underscores Summer Small Pry Program: for non-residents at a cost ot $35. Union County. the unique Commerce Bank retail This daily park program, for ages 3 Maraeas I, II and Maracas Solas Commerce traditionally donates hanking experience. to 5, will he held at Parley Park from Summer sessions offered tor ages 3 to a local organization at every new Commerce Bank currently has as Monday through Friday, starting to 5, Learn the basics of the Spanish store opening and will do so in Scotch sets exceeding $18 billion and, in June 30 to August 8. There are two language. Plains during the ceremonial ribbon 2002, achieved a deposit increasfijof sessions being offered, the morning Basketball Clinic: For children culling. This initial donation will be 43 percent and earnings per share session is from 9 a.m. to noon and in kindergarten through the third the first example of the bank's com growth of 39 percent. Maintaining the afternoon session is from 1 p.m. grade. Clineis will be held Tues mitment to the newest community in an aggressive expansion pace. Com to 4 p.m. The department can only days. July 1 to August 5 at Kramer its network. merce Bank is working toward a register 20 children for each ses Manor Courts. Kindergarten The involvement in the local com total asset goal of $50 billion and a sion. (You may not register your through first graders play from 6 to munity will continue the very next branch network of 515 offices by 7 p.m. and second through third child for both sessions until the reg CONGRATULATIONS...The Anthony James Construction team are recog day, June 8, as Commerce personnel 2007. Commerce has been recog istration period is over.) The lee is graders play from 7 to 8 p.m. The nized as a winner of the 2003 Big 50 awards. will participate in the Scotch Plains nized for its leadership with awards $45 per person. fee is $30 for residents and $35 for Annual Family Festival at the Town that include Business Week's “50 Manners Matter: This program, non-residents. Centre on Park Avenue. Top Performing Companies of the open for children ages 7 to 12, will Summer Science Club: Held at Anthony James Construction The June 7 grand opening, free S&P 5(X).“ Philadelphia magazine’s be held on Saturday at the Towne the Towne House in Green Forest and open to the public, runs from 9 “Great Places to Work," "Best in House in Green Forest Park from 9 Park. Monday through Friday, from a.m. until 2 p.m. Highlights under Remote Banking” by Microbanker a.m. to 11 a.m. The program will August 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Honored With Distinctive Award the outdoor tents set up for the grand and "50 Best of the Best" for Service The science club is open to chldren cdueate the students on building ous sizes that have taken the lead in opening include: games, free food. by Fast Company, among others. form ages 7 to 12. The tee is $ 105 per WESTFIELD — Our local builder self esteem, proper protocol and raising the industry standards. person. Please register after June 8. Anthony Cerami from Anthony James etiquette in several settings. The fee “It’s an honor to receive such an Tennis Lessons: Open to chil construction was recognized this month is $30 for residents and $35 for non award,” said Mr. Cerami, President of dren ages 7 to 9 and children 10 to in Remodeling Magazine as a winner residents. of the 2003 Big 50 Award. The Big 50 Anthony James Construction.'Tt’s all Babysitting Course: The one- 13. Registration begins on Sunday, awards were presented at a gala dinner about the passion and team effort of day course held on June 1. will be June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon in the at the Remodeling leadership Confer my whole stall' that reflects such an held at the Towne House from 9 municipal building. The fee is $40 ence in Washington. D.C. on May 16. accomplishment. Our motto from day a.m. to 3 p.m. This course includes for residents and $45 for non-resi Winning companies are featured in the one has been “Residential Construc baby-sitting skills, growth and de dents. May issue of Remodeling magazine. tion o f Distinction” and this award is velopment of infant through school For more information on any of Each year. Remodeling Magazine another feather in our cap.” age children, basic first aid and CPR. the events featured above, please inducts 50 companies who have set Anthony James Construction spe fire prevention and safety, the busi call the Recreation Department at the standard for professionalism and cializes in large-scale residential ness of babysitting and safety for (908) 322-6700. extension No. 221. integrity through smart marketing, projects such as additions, add-a-lev- exemplary business practices, unique els, renovations and whole house re design and extraordinary impact on placement. Located in downtown their community or in the industry at Westfield, you can visit their website large. Big 50 Remodelers run suc www.anthonyjames.com. or please cessful, growing companies of vari call (908) 233-2225. PERFECTLY PENNED...Two students from Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield earned perfect scores on the Archdiocesan CTB Writing Assessment Test. Over 3,000 students from the Archdiocese of Newark took the test and only five pupils garnered perfect scores. Two of these students, Daniel LiVoLsi and Megan Rauch, are seventh graders at Holy Trinity School. I he test is based on a six-point holistic scoring, which means that their writing pieces were complete and superior in development, fine use of language and mathematics. Springfield Westfield Westfield Built in the 1920's, this elegant "Park Place" Townhouse Just Set on a private 1/3+ acre lot in CHARMING Listed! Featuring 2 bedrooms the popular Stonehenge section, residence boasts handsome COLONIAL and 2.5 baths, this mint condi this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath resi details and incorporates old Great home with 3 tion Cluster End Unit boasts a dence is strategically located world charm with today's bedrooms, 2 baths in wonderful floor plan and a offering one of the prettiest cul- amenities. This 3 bedroom , 1.5 quiet neighborhood marble fireplace in the Family de-sac locations in town. bath Colonial is complete with close to shops, Room. Won't Last. $339,900 Simple, classic elegance can be an 18'xl8' Family Room addi yours for: $650,000 tion. Close to town & train! schools and public • Offered at $589,900 transportation. SCOTCH PLAINS $399,900 Deceptively spacious- Westfield Office must be seen to be Lucy Thompson i 209 Central Avenue C O L D U i e U . appreciated. Faith A. Maricic (908) 273 - 0400 Sales Associate (908) 233-5555 B A N K 6 R □ Direct Dial: 908-301-2029 SUMMIT OFFICE • 428 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE FQUAl HOUSING Residential Brokerage (908) 273 - 0400 OPPORTUNITY Prudential New Jersey Properties Website • n « *r. Pm \e» Jer\a.i ton - ^ I ™ ung Communications. , Inc. 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In addition to her artwork, WESTFIELD, Northslde 2 Bdrm Carpenter & Carpenter's Helper Gwen Toberi and David Spelt, jun she hus also written opinion pieces off-street pkg, near town & train. Full tim e employment. Tools and iors ut Pingry School and residents for the school’s magazine. Gwen's $1400 + util plus 1- 1/2 mo. transportation required of Westfield, have been selected as most recent article states her posi security. No pets, No brokers. (908) 245-5280 winners in the 2003 Quill and Scroll tion on the death penalty. (908) 232-5550 or (906) 781-6414 International Writing, Photo Con Contributing to Vital Signs is ____ HELP WANTED______test. "something that’s fun and has kept me knowledgeable about cur APARTMENT FOR RENT REAL ESTATE, Agents at Gwen won in the Editorial Car toon category for her entry entitled, rent events," said Gwen. Luxury 2 Bedroom apartment, Rurgdorff ERA are breaking all "I Demand a Recount!" David is an editor of Viral Signs, beautiful downtown building, fire records. ERA'S #t Real Estate David had four winning entries in The Pingry Record, the school’s place, CAC, DW, W/D, parking. firm has training classes starting the Photography/News-Feature cat newspaper and editor-in-chief of The Call Josephine (908) 413-0040 soon. Scholarships available. Call 1 -866-BURG DORFF egory. His entries were “Penguin," Broken Record, another one of the APARTMENT FOR RENT____ “Seals During Mating Season,” school’s student-driven publica HELP WANTED______"Yellow Land Iguana," and "Two tions. WESTFIELD; 1 or 2br APT 1ST Nusca Boobies." He was awarded "Outstanding Floor. 2 Full baths, LR, DR, Fin SECRETARY PLANNING BOARD His entry. "End of an Era: A Leg Lab Performance" from the High Basement. W/D, A/C, Garage The Borough of Fanwood Is seek end Moves On," an article on a School Journalism Institute and a Parking. Walk to Traln/Town, No ing a detail oriented individual with beloved teacher's departure, won certificate of merit from the Colum Pets, N/S Avail 7/1; $1550. excellent typing and Microsoft the In-Depth/Individual category. bia Scholastic Press. (908) 400-0880 Word skills for a part time posi David's five awards tic him with tion, 10 AM to 2 PM, Monday HOUSE FOR SALE______two other students for the most through Friday Send resume lo awards received nationwide. People For Animals Wychwood, Westfield, Center Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine As winners. 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Cortland recognized the academic WESTFIELD, 130 W. Dudley Ave; achievements of Westfield resident I ionor Society, Sigma Tau Delta. Elizabeth Schroeder Scholarship Please call 908-889-5598 5/31; 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM; Michael Idland during the Annual "I plan to become a professor of Award at the college's awards con Washer/Dryer; Double Jogging Honors Convocation on campus. English," said Michael. "I start work vocation on May 10. Stroller; EMS Child Backpack ___ CLEANING SERVICE A secondary education major spe on my muster's degree in English at The grant is presented annually Carrier; Other Household Items & Professional House Cleaning cializing in English, Michael re the University of Buffalo in the fall." by the Department of Retail Man Infant and Children's Items Ladies will clean your home, apt ceived the English Department's agement and Consumer Studies to or office. 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She was aban Rain Date; Sunday, June 1 Coffee table, Microwave Amanda Koscielecki Rose took courses offered by fac The son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Hein of doned at a shopping mall in her Household, Toys Stroller/Car Seat, Carpet ulty from the three participating in Westfield, Craig is a 1997 graduate carrier. Everything Musi Go! sample mats, other great stuff! Graduates From Marist stitutions and was given the opportu of Westfield High School. He earned To adopt or for other informa Free Stuff! SCOTCH PLAINS Marist Col nity to concentrate iti biomedical his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree tion, please call (908) 688-1073 STREET WIDE YARD SALE lege in Poughkeepsie, N Y. has re studies, English literature or art his from SVA in May of 2001. und press No. 8 for cat adoption or WESTFIELD See it all on the Web! ported (hat Amanda Koscielecki of tory. 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Publication (Elir liti'stfii'lfi Ulrabrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, May 29, 2003 P ag e 19 Mv Take on It Arts &.Entertainment Q W ith Krrri.it mu Spellman Oort Beatles Anthology Bonus Disc Hospital Exhibit Will Include Les Mis6rables: Au Revoir Required More Substance Watercolors and Photography Doesn’t Mean Goodbye Ill KKRRIANNK Si'll I MVS COR I' By ANDY GOLDENBERC, MOUNTAINSIDE — Childrens new life. He has since become an The last public performance of les tally Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times varian Fruit Bread" album is a slow, Spn lull, tlVuHTi h'r n ,f W*,iritl.l lni.lt, .11,.I Ihf timr, Specialized Hospital (CSH) will ex American citizen, and continues to Mi; was held the night before as the groovy listen, perfect for a late night NEW YORK CITY -On May 18 Sunday performance was open only to On the Independent label side of things. hibit the work of watercolor artists work on his art, depicting land and chill out session. The songs are well at (i p.m.. the glorious downbeat that Les Miserable; alumni, former cast and Drag City Records continue to crank out crafted and intimately sung. Miroslaw Chelchowski of Laurence seascapes in oils on canvas, architec challenging, ambitious music. starts the three-hour long production of crew members and a handful of celebrity Finally, our buddies at Hyena Records Harbor and Tim Weaver of Drums, tural, still life drawings, and water- This month is no exception with Imi the greatest musical of all time, les supporters. Not to mention paparazzi continue to feed my obscure Jazz addic Pa. and photographer Alice Major of color paintings, Miserables, sounded for the very lust galore. tation Electric Piano's self-titled debut, tion (I’m serious 1 need medical help!) Freehold throughout the months of Major was born in Brooklyn, N Y a space-age pop, all instrumental mas time on Broadway. The audience Les Miserables, the epic tale of sin and with a new live set from Rahsaan Roland June and July. and has lived in Freehold since 1989. terpiece as well as Alasdair Robert’s screamed and cheered. The atmosphere redemption, opened on Broadway in Kirk. “Compliments of the Mysterious Monthly exhibits are sponsored by She studied photography, both dark gorgeous, piano-laden, ‘Tarewell Sor Phantom." row." room and computer- Recorded live in a small enhanced, at Another great Drag City club on the San Diego Univer release comes courtesy of the Brookdale Community sity campus in 1974, Kirk College in Lincroft. ever-consistent Neil Michael plays loose and fabulously on Hagerty. His newest release. Her work has been ex tenor sax, flute, conch shell hibited at the Cork Gal •The Howling Hex" is a great and police whistle, sometime lery at Avery Fisher CD for the car as it really rocks all at the same time. I kid you Hall in Lincoln Cen with a great flow. not' The crowd ate it up. My Polyvinyl Records scores only regret about this CD is ter, N.Y., Focal Point two big thumbs up with that it comes to an end. It is an Gallery, N.Y., and OwenV'NoGoodForNoOne electrifying performance. many others. Major Now," as well as Rainer On the DVD front. Para created the photo art Maria’s sparkling, “Long mount Home Video continues to crank for the cover of the Knives Drawn.” out gem after gem with the highly un 2002 book. "Pearls." New West Records is the new home der-rated, Little Big Man starring Dustin “Anemone," Alice Major, photography . which includes short lor southern song writer Vic Chesnutt’s Hoffman. stories by Bill Monks. brilliant "Silver Lake." Recorded live in Also just released are the three great the Auxiliary at CSH. All artwork is Though Weaver's style has devel the studio with little to no overdubs, Tom Clancy thrillers, Patriot Games, available for purchase with a portion of oped over many years of painting, he "Silver Lake," like most of Chesnutt’s Clear and Present Danger and The sales benefiting tlte Auxiliary. Admission credits several well-known artists/in- releases, take time to sink in, thus yield Hunt For Red October, all digitally re is free and exhibits can he viewed from 10 struetors for their influence, including ing more gems each time you hear stored and remixed for mind-blowing a.m. to 8:30 p.tn. hy entering through the Tony van Hassell. Judi Wagner, Edwin ihem. sound and picture. Para hospital's East Wing entrance, ISO New Havas and Bill Grab. Since 1992 the Michael Gira. for mount really takes its artist has been giving watercolorclasses merly of the Goth-Rock Providence Road. Mountainside. time to remaster these Bom in Poland, Chelchowski was in Hazleton, Pa, and the surrounding Archivwd photo taken by Kerrlnnne Spellman Cort for The W estfield L eader and The Times collective The Swans, films and it shows. Till*.IR VOICES WON'T HE Sll.ENCED...AIthough U s Miserables closed on a champion bodybuilder on the na area. He has demonstrated lor many has his own label. Universal/ Geffen Mu Broadway on May 18, Producer Cameron Mackintosh told audience members tional team and began to paint as a art groups and has won numerous Young God Records, sic present a brilliant con that the show would be back on the Great White Way someday. awards in art shows in the Northeast. which has just released cert, Peter Gabriel's Se- form of relaxation. Several years later, he began viewing painting in a new He has had several one-man shows in was not unlike that of a rock concert. Ii February of 1986 after a brief pre-Broad- the new release from cretWorid live. Recorded was a momentous occasion for many way engagement at the Kennedy Center, light; that is. painting became his New Jersey and Pennsylvania. his new band, Angels hvc in Germany, Gabriel's reasons, hut particularly bittersweet to No one believed that the classic Victor For more information, please call of; Light, "Everything background singer at the the invited only audience that was in Hugo novel would turn into one of the (9(18) 233-3720, extension no. 5379. is Good Here, Please time was none cither than attendance. biggest theatrical blockbusters of all time, Come Home,” a dark, Paula Cole, who sings but with Broadway giant Cameron Mack brooding atmospheric brilliantly on "Don't Give intosh as producer, the show broke records gem of a record. Up." all over the globe. Also out on Young God is Devandra My only complaint about this release The winner of eight Tony Awards, Banhart’s new release, “Oh Me Oh is that it is only 1 hour and 20 minutes including Best Musical, Les Miserable* My...” I have to admit this release a long. played on Broadway for 16 years, be bit inferior to the Angels of Light Lastly, EMI/Capitol/ Apple Home coming the second longest running show record but a worthwhile listen none Video has presented the much-antici- of all time. Adapted for the stage and theless. patedBeatles Anthology. This four DVD written by Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel A record I caimot get out of my CD set is fantastic and very revealing, strik By C AROL F. DAVIS Schonberg and Herbert Kretzmer, the player comes courtesy of our friends at ing a balanced account of the Fab Four’s S/m-talh Written fitr The Westfield Inkier and The Times original production was directed hy Parasol Records, also out of Illinois like 10-year reign on die Pop charts and On Saturday. May 31, take the kids Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Drag City. Sukilove’s self-titled album music lovers' hearts. to make a comhusk doll at the New While the show has featured the work is a terrific pop record, a winner from The bonus disc is a bit too short. I Jersey Historical .Society’s free work of many celebrities, including Ricky start to finish. would have loved to hear more com shop. What a Doll!, from 12:30 to Martin. Deborah Gibson, Melba Moore, Rough Trade Records introduces us mentary from the surviving members 3:30 p.m. If someone stays with the Shanice, Gary Morris, Lacey Chabert, to die warm vocals of Hope Sandoval and producer George Martin about how kids, the other lucky one should sign Andrea McArdle and Catherine and The Warm Inventions. Their “Ba each album was made. up for the WALKING TOUR: Down Hickland, the magic of Us Miserables is town Gathering Places, from 1 to that the show is seamless in its storytelling. | 2:30 p.m. Be careful — the final stop The phenomenal music and staging POPCORN won the hearts of audiences time and on this tour is a pub. In case of rain, or if you just don’t feci like leaving the again regardless of who was currently on the marquee. 415 actors, myself included, house, cut and paste this link into The Matrix Reloaded: spun around on that turntable in its 16 your browser for a look back into our years of operation. Despite many cast state’s history through their on-line VOCAL PERFECTION...Members ol'tlie Scotch Plalns-Fiinwoud High School changes, U s Misdrubles never lost its exhibit: http://jerseyhistory.org/ include, pictured, bottom left, clockwise: I mini Manziuno, Mull ('upodicosu, Runs Out of Ammo appeal or power. what_exit. Be sure to enlarge the Stephen Carroll, Eddie Hull, Nick Mondi, Tuun Nguyen, center, Jill I’refuch. i >nc Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, bxccllem Mackintosh’s decision to close the vintage advertisement from Howard Not pictured, are: Jocelyn Chung, lun Walker and Abe Hiatt. moneymaker after 6,680 performances By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER learn to play the banjo, Johnson’s, The Society is located in and an overall gross of $410 million 2 popcorns Rest assured, Borrowing from Tom Newark at 52 Park Place, or call (973) dollars seemed odd to some. Why close If you venture out to see The Matrix Joad's soliloquy toward the end of The 596-8500 for information. Choral Students at SPFHS Grapes of Wrath (1940), I’ll be all around a beloved show that still has box office Reloaded, a typical sequel that trades on the * * * * * in the dark - I'll he everywhere there’s a potential and repeatedly draws tourists? original's popularity but which delivers It’s once again time for the New However, the events of 9/11 really hit hardly more than special effects razzle-dazzle movie playing. Wherever you can look - Chosen for All-State Chorus wherever there’s a fight so people hungry Jersey International Film Festival the Broadway community where it hurts and little of its creativity, please hope that it for a good plot can get some intellectual Summer 2003 at Rutgers University, isn’t raining. Wearing a sandwich board that SCOTCH PLAINS - The Choral The Mixed Chorus will perform in and many shows had to close due to lack gives away the ending. I’ll be stationed out food for thought. I'll be there. And when There is no better local place to see Music Department of Scotch Plains- separate concerts in November, one at of attendance. Us Miz, that old dinosaur, people are once again served up the qual these non-mainstream films, from Fanwood High School, under the direc the culmination of the New Jersey Edu hung in there as long as it could. Mack side your favorite movie theater. ity comedies and dramas they deserve - I’ll Such is my displeasure with the Broth classics and animations to foreign- tion of Laurie Wellman, announced the cators Association convention in Atlan intosh simply did not want his beloved be there, too. language films and award-winning selection of eight students for the 2003 tic City and the other at the New Jersey production to end on u sour note, so he ers Wachowski, Larry and Andy, creators However, before setting out on said shorts. The festival opens with the New Jersey All-State Mixed Chorus. Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). took it out in style. of the franchise who so brazenly set us up crusade, good form dictates that 1 com for a Part No. 3 in October 2003, with a French film Chaos, by Coline Serreau. Through auditions held in March, the The Women’s Chorus will perform in And a stylish farewell it was, indeed. plete this review, Thus, while it will prob on Friday, May 30, running through February of 2(X)4 at the culmination of All former cast members were included cliffhanger finale and the succinct mes ably come as no great surprise to readers following students were chosen: Jill the New Jersey Music Educators Asso that final day. Over 300 of us were there, sage: “To be concluded." It's the cin not blinded by the media aura that sur Sunday, June 1. Next up is Orson Prefach, Nick Mondi, Matt Capodicasa, ematic equivalent o f panhandling. rounds such blockbusters, be advised that Welles' 1941 classic, Citizen Kane, Eddie Han, Stephen Carroll, Tuan ciation conference, which will also be singing the magical lyrics to "One Day Of course the guy in the sandwich board for all its cutting edge flexing and postur on Thursday, June 5. Some are free, Nguyen, Ian Walker and Abe Hiatt. held at NJPAC. More" and "Do You Hear the People and the slicker (in the event of rain) may ing, The Matrix Reloaded suffers from the while there is a $5 admission for Chosen for the All-State Women's For more information, please call the Sing?" Streamers und balloons fell from not be me. I actually may be in some ratty usual garden-variety sequelitis that has others, and the locations vary. There Chorus were Lauren Manziano and SPFHS Choral Music Department at the ceiling as the actors, strategically room perched high above someone’ s worst plagued many an original film idea. is a long list of must-see films, and Jocelyn Chang. (908) 889-8600. placed throughout the house as well as on Orwellian nightmare of a futuristic mili With issue no. 2, the novelty wears thin. you can find the complete schedule stage, belted out those beloved songs one tary-industrial complex, hooked up to com What should be new is actually the same by visiting www.njfilmfest.com. last time. There wasn’t a dry eye in the puters that just make me think I’m protest old, same old. ***** house. ing in front of the theater. Once again, Reeves' Neo, fashionably Rising Star Award Nominations Southside Johnny and the Asbury Alumni and celebrities in attendance You see what we’re dealing with here? attired in black, full-length Nehru coat, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 : were then treated to an all-out bash at We’ll never really know, will we? What’s Jukes, in my opinion one of the best fights the good fight. It's man against ma For excellence in directing, Nierle excellence in hair and make-up de Rockefeller Center. I spotted Rosie real, that is. That’s precisely the philo bands to emerge in the 70s, will per chine. Wait, though, before you pass judg has been tapped for "Outstanding sign, graphic design, choreography, O’Donnell and my friend Connie shared sophical DNA that powers the form at The Community Theatre in ment. There may be some good machines scenic design, lighting design, and her dinner with Alan Cumming, but most Wachowskis* moneymaking creation. Morristown on Friday, May 30, at 8 Achievement in Direction.” GL ... computer programs like The Oracle costume design. of all, it was just a lovely opportunity to It capitalizes on that temporary but p.m. Call the Theatre at (973) 539- Drama Teacher Judith Mulder is also (Gloria Foster) sympathetic to the cause. Finally, in the category of “Stu catch up with old friends who shared frightening thought that has at one time or And if so, what's her motivation? Can 8008, or there may still be time to vying for the title. dent Achievement,” GL students something magical together. another crossed almost every thinking she be trusted? But even if it turns out that order at Master Carpenter Doug Chananie Fans of the show won’t be disappointed child's mind. It’s the fear that he or she is there exists a friendl y splinter group, don' t www.communitytheatrenj.com. For has been singled out in the “Student Angelina Krawec and Jenna Kelsey the only real person alive... that everyone to learn that the national tour will con get too comfortable. In this unspecified you diehard fans, they will return to Achievement” category for his work have been nominated for wardrobe/ else is an actor, merely living out their tinue to run until 2004, and, with the year, man isn't so advanced that he's re Asbury Park's Convention Hall for in Pirates o f Penzance. make-up. Assistant Director Cory lives for his or her convenience. Well, this success of such musical movies as Chi solved all conflict among his own kind. the Music Festival on Saturday, July Neighboring GL has nurtured some Seigel und Master Electrician Loukas expands on the egocentric idea. cago, perhaps a motion picture will find In fact, the human rabble that celebrates 5. See if they’ve still got it. star performers in Greg Trimmer, who Flamos have received nods, and Gee, I don’t know if 1 can fit all this on with a rather primitive war dance following its way into theaters before long. Many a sandwich board. In any case, there s a ***** portrayed "Ko-Ko” in The Mikado and Dance Captains/Assistants Tommy a pep talk from leader Morpheus (Laurence DiDario. Cristina Girgis and Allison film renditions have already been made discortiforting irony at work here Check Fishbumei makes one wonder how this Plan to spend the day in the Chris W right who took the role of of Les Miserables , but not a musical Smith have all been nominated. it out. At its core, the film is about one of ctvilizauon has survived at all. We also Lambertviiie - New Hope area, and "Pooh-Bah." Trimmer is nominated version. So, stay tuned. Productions and actors at Scotch civilized man’s greatest paranoias: Tech leant there's an internecine rift between don't miss the guided tour Mysteries & for "Outstanding Performance by an Mackintosh said to the audience after nology as the Antichrist. Morpheus and the powerful Commander Scandals, given every Saturday and Actor in a Leading Role,” while Wright Plains-Fanwood High School were the performance that U s Miz would be Why, even before the invention of the Lock (Harry Lennix). Rumor has it there's Sunday at I p m There are many strange is named for "Outstanding Performance not nominated. back on Broadway someday. And, quote, 'xheel philosophers feared that these a woman at the root of their enmity. by an Actor in a Supporting Role." The winners of the Rising Star gizmos and gadgets we continually con events to uncover, from 1870 to the "Au Revoir doesn’t mean goodbye, but Well, at least that's original. present day. Tickets $8 for adults, $6 for GL has also been recognized for Awards will be revealed in June. ‘til we meet again." jure might one day either ruin or rule us. Catting through ad **»»•■ “ high-tech Certainly SUVs will on both counts ... kids 15 and under, and free for all others baloney, to put it nicely, the Wachowskis' for this 9(Fminute adventure. Meet at especially Hummers driven by those re second insialimeni is as arrugaM as the the Lambertviiie Station, 11 Bridge ally Napoleonic sorts. But this is the ulti youthful conceit it seeks to please. Its mate scenario... a vast, self-perpetuating, mumbo-jumbo vocabulary is a sort of Street 15 to 20 minutes prior to the tour, Crompton ever-mutating computer program that or purchase tickets ahead of time at The Pig Latin for disciples w ho feature them CONTINUED r n o u PAGE 10 : threatens the extinction of the human Book Cellar, 7 Feny Street in New selves exclusive members of a private them (producers) to show moms what race. club. . Hope. Bring an umbrella Here's the really important p art... the It is abstraction for abstraction s sake ***** they can do." aforementioned irony. Sad but true, tor Crompton expects the episode fea Instead of a compelling story with a begin The Historical Society of Plainfield the greater part of the audience that The ning. middle and an end. it is one visual turing her room to air sometime in Matrix Reloaded will attract, the filmcritic will present a house and garden tour. mid-July, while the first installment oxymoron followed by the next It is Private I eves ■ Hidden treasures - is beside the point ... just another infidel Technicolor ambiguity as entertainment of "Year Round with Katie Brown" Flight homes and the Shakespeare outside the loop: i.e.- “What does he know Dali for the masses via Lewis Carroll's will premiere on Sunday, July 6. Hus stuff is awesome. “Aline in Wonderland " Garden June 1, from noun to 5p.m., tn short, like Inm ty tCame-Am**. You don’t have to be a banjo-strum rain or shine. Tickets aic s2J pci “toss* and Neo {KBai» fte rrrv . *•*- ming. freight-hopping film critic to realize person, 32u ire bftmbetrc crossed lovers trying to fight the good that, although titled The Matrix Reloaded. available on the day of the tour at the Pen & Ink fight somewhere between the diodes and the box-office phenom will leave you feel - Netherwood Train Station on South coNVHutornoueAoeio; $tti:on chips of the brave new world ing rather empty Avenue or at Swain Galleries on pounding the palms of Jesus aims to annihilate them. The Ma Still, devout fans will be more or less Watchung Avenue. Artists w ill dis trix Reloaded figures to obsoletee me pleased. If nothing else, it's an opporai play then w orks, and musicians will Christ. Yet. also like them, there is this great nity to unwrap ani rehash the lore with perform in several locations. Lighi One filmmaker, Gibson, has a will to survive ... to perpetuate my spe their ilk. That's a good thing Of course, refreshments will be served at the passion for retelling one of the cies. to insure that film critics will have they 'd buy tickets now for October's part Shakespeare Garden, along with a a place in the future. three if they could. I'll be ready with my most spiritually important, pivotal 1 So I trudge on despite the film s pnibs- plant sale. For additional informa sandwich board. tion, contact the Historical Societs of realities, while the other would title onslaught of mindless >pectal effects. • • * • • CELEBRATING 40 YEARS...Students at Tamaques Elementary School in ^tTY-inspired incongruities, seemingly Plainfield a (9081 755-5831 (NJ Re rather show the torturing of women The Matrix Reloaded, ratedR. da Warner Westfield marked the school's 411th birthday during its annual Variety Show. endless spates of computer-engineered lay Users dial 711); e-mail This sear's theme. “Tamaques on Broadwas." showcased hit tunes from four because it brings him some kind of Bros release directed by Andy Wachowski drakehouseinfotix venzorciietior visit karate fights and a purposely -convoluted decades - the 1960s through the IWtk. Pictured, abuse, third and fourth graders twisted egocentric pleasure. I know 'foryline. Yet these arc dangerous times, and Lam Wachowski and stars Keanu www drakchousemuseum org Reeses Came Anne Moss, and Laurence performed "Beauty School Dropout" from the hit musical, (.reast The produc ffe-haps after the sandwich board sunttilII tion wiM be broadcast OH Westfield TV-36. where my movie money is going ' tyk»v>. for a white maybe hop a freight. Fbhtmme Running tune: 138 minutes A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Pubucation Page 20 Thursday, May 29, 2003 lifrsstfn'lb Tleabcr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Reitman s Rage WHS, GL Over 9/11 A rts &. Entertainment Pupils Catch Becomes Art ‘Rising Stars’ By MARYLOIJ MORANO By MICHELLE H. l.e POIDEVIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Timet Spriialh Wnmmlhr The WrsffieU Innirr {n l IV Tones WESTFIELD — As she watched WESTFIELD - The stars of events unfolding on her television in Westfield High School's (WHS) her Boynton Avenue apartment on ' spring production of The Pirates September II. 2001. Reitman chan j of Penzance hope to sack the neled her anger into creativity in such j title of "Outstanding Overall Pro- j duction of a Musical” from a way that she was able to complete the : Cherry Hill, Fair Lawn. Parantus, watercolor in a mere one half-hour. i Union. Vernon Township and The result of her creativity, “Rage 1 neighboring Governor 9/11” recently won Third Place in the ! Livingston (GL) high schools in Union County Senior Art Show. 1 this year's Paper Mill Playhouse A former textile designer, Reitman I Rising Star Awards. is a member of several area artist Already. WHS has garnered groups, including the Westfield Art ! nine nominations for Pirates, in- Association, and the recently dis j eluding “Outstanding Achieve- banded Clark Art Association. : ment in Choreography." "Out A graduate of the New York School ■ standing Achievement in Scenic : Design." Outstanding Achieve- of Design, she worked for several j ment in Costume Design," and BEFORE AND AFrER...Larissa Crompton sits with her daughter, Rilev, in the former in-home office used by her husband, Gary, before 1 "Honorable Mention for decorator Katie Brown for the A&F. Channel’s new program, “Y ear -Round with Katie Brown." After the transformation, Larissa stands beside her newly ( Achievement in Musical Direc- dresser, lamp and beach-inspired appointments. | tion." Pirates of Penzance, which was directed by WHS Drama Instructor Joseph Nierle. is com A Room With a New View: Larissa Crompton’s peting against Les Miserable* ) (Cherry Hill), Follies (Fair j Lawn), The Mikado (GL). The I Music Man (Paramus), Into the Home Undergoes TV Transformation on A&E Woods (Union) and Jekyll it Hyde (Vernon Township). By MICHELLE H. l.e POIDEVIN That's my style," Crompton A familiar refurnishing element Erica Cenci. a 2002 Rising Specially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times told The Westfield Leader used lately in design shows. Brown Star Award nominee and gradu WESTFIELD - When Cornwall during a visit before Brown crafted a canopy from more fluid blue ate of WHS. choreographed Pi Michelle H Le Potdevin lor Drive resident Larissa Crompton arrived with her entourage and white fabric that was tied to the ; rates. Music Instructor Bill The Westfield Leader and The Times agreed to open her house to interior on May 21. chrome frame of a bicycle tire, sus Mathews led the arias, ducts and MENTORING MATH.DA...Every decorating guru Katie Brown, she had While the rest of the pended from the ceiling. An inexpen songs, while Roy Chambers de year, Matilda Reitman of Westfield to sign papers saying that, no matter Crompton house had already sive way to set a romantic mood or ! signed the sets. makes a practice of mentoring students the outcome, she would live with it. undergone an interior up sense of a secluded space, Crompton Martha Strickland's portrayal from Union County during the Teen appreciated the canopy’s “clean, func Arts Festival at Union County College. Aware o f Brow n’s decorating heaval, the smaller-sized of "Mabel" in The Pirates of motto, "Keep it simple," Crompton room upstairs was certainly tional” appeal. Penzance has earned her a nomi was assured that the outcome would quainter, with modest Her own unique collection of per nation for "Outstanding Perfor houses in New York City as a colorist be worthwhile. splashes of light to medium fume bottles complimented the new mance by an Actress in a Lcad- and designer o f silk and cotton table Brown, and a crew of designers and grays and Colonial blue. dticor ■ ing Role." while Ryan Leonard "This is a great starting point for cloths. cameramen, would be invading the Upon the walls, family has been nominated for "Oul- me," said Crompton, adding that she “I have always been artistically Westfield home to redesign the former photographs were framed in j standing Performance by an in-home office on the second floor of wood and metallic frames. A will “take it and make it my own" after inclined, but considered myself more : Actor in a Leading Role" for his the house, which was used by her blue and white striped couch her family members have seen the a commercial artist than a line artist." role as “Frederic. husband, Gary. The makeover would and loveseat were accented reconstruction. She would like to make Both Martha and Ryan, who Reitman said, adding that at one time the bed more comfortable, add a big be filmed as the fourth summer series with needlepoint pillows and have served as Student Leaders she had aspired to be a dress designer. installment of a new television show assorted cushions in solid artnoire and television. She will also affix the focati to the floor and may of the WHS Marching Band, arc “Rage 9/11" is but one in Reitman’s on the A&E Channel, “Year ‘Round blue and the same striped competing against seven other repertoire of artwork that have won with Katie Brown." fabric covering the sofa and raise some of the canopy fabric to prevent tripping. j actors in their categories. awards in the Union County Senior Crompton had answered an adver loveseat. She may apply Brown's stenciling Continued on Page 19 Art Contests. Her collage, "Fire tisement placed by Atlas Media Cor Nearby, Crompton had po poration and published in the March sitioned a lamp table, which technique used on the dresser to a works" and her oil paintings "Walk in matching dresser that is currently in 20 edition of The Westfield Leader was covered with a wide Michelle H le PcwJevtn for The Westfield l eader the Woods," and "Entrance to An and The Times of Scotch Plains- a nd The Times the couple's bedroom. Artist Colony” have won in previous Fanwood, which encouraged FLOWING FABRIC...Brown used When asked if she believes the new years. homeowners within a 40-minute dis a simple tire frame to create a canop> room harmonizes with the rest of the with blue and white fabrics. “’’Entrance to An Artist Colony" tance from New York City to apply for house, Crompton said, “It's a bit more was painted from a snap shot 1 took a free home makeover for a show on funky, but it does flow, I think." sand beneath bare feet. while visiting Israel with my chil a national cable network. “Gary keeps saying make it func After seeing the ad, Crompton com “1 like the idea of it being beachy,” tional for the whole family," joked dren," file artist explained. Reitman remarked Crompton. “That is my Crompton, who agreed that the new has a son, Michael and a daughter, posed a pitch for the producers about her husband’s old office space, which solace and thai is my getaway." nook was like a belated Mother’s Day Westfield High School nominees Ryan Ixsmard, Martha Strickland Rita, both of whom are attorneys. she hoped to have converted into “a Drapery in soldier blue ami beige present. “It was a good avenue for Previously a resident of Clark. beautiful, feminine hideaway,” represented the ocean’s waves and Continued on Page 19 Reitman has lived in Westfield for six In her proposal, Crompton ex hiilsof sand: all gathered with sashes years. She recognizes the importance plained that her husband has his own sprinkled with Mother of Pearl and of encouraging young artists, and for rooms — including a living room seashell buttons. The dresser, which Crompton Pen S Ink: the last four years has worked at with a Plasma Television featuring With Michelle I* Voider in 912 channels, the basement with a primed before Brown's arrival was Union County's Youth Art Week held perhaps one of the most crafty pieces. annually at Union County College, newly refurbished pool table - while their children have their own rooms, a Designers removed the original hard where she helps young people de Lars von Trier the Anti-American playroom, and spacious backyard. ware and replaced the handles with velop their technique in watercolor, Even the kitchen, which is used pri crystal drawer pulls. The actual fur Crier Versus Guts of Mel Gibson and oil painting, as well as ceramics. marily by Gary, is more his room than niture piece was refreshed with a Reitman’s paintings have been ex hers. She told producers that she was fern stencil applied with temporary By MICHELLE H. l.e POIDEVIN hibited in the Clark and Hillside Li looking for a nook to call her own. adhesive and painted with pebble Specialty Written fur The Westfield Leader and The limes gray and white. braries. After discovering that her space Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, who had been chosen for the facelift, many A new bed was added to the room, replacing the former striped sofas. calls himself “a simple masturbator of the visits from producers, designers and silver screen," told a press corps at the Coming Soon: camera crews followed. Covered in bright sea blue, the de The young mother of Riley, 3, and signers scrawled words like "ocean Cannes Film Festival that, because of our • Hospital art exhibit in Troy, 6. was told that she would have wave," “breeze," “serenity” and "es- nation’s position in Iraq, he would like to Mountainside is in full bloom her decorating dreams realized within Michelle H Le Potdevm fof The Weatfiek) begin a “Free America" crusade because he because of floral photographer I Meier The Times a 24-hour period. In actuality, STENCIL...An old dresser got is afraid to step foot on American soil. After Alice MtOor. Crompton estimated that the transfor • Y'ujung Jin of Westfield a new look with a stenciled fern his opinions drew jeers from the crowd, mation took less than five hours. design and crystal drawer pulls. speaks to Kerrianne Spellman Before their visit to Cornwall Drive, Nicole Kidman, the star of his latest movie Cort about her senior thesis producers told Crompton that, in or plaid spread in humble hues. trilogy Dogville seemed embarrassed to exhibition at Rutgers combin der to maximize the use of the renova The white lamp base with admit that she signed on for two more ing art, images and jars. tion period, she might consider some painted flowers provided light installments of the film. • Does Paper Mill Playhouse recommended timesavers. So, she for a plain, medium-sized know that Grease is the word? primed the dresser in room and re lampshade. A small, upright Kidman, who worriedly lit up cigarettes, • Revisiting accomplished moved staples and tacks from the gray basket of magazines and books has another reason to be red in the face. artist Megan Pollock of carpeting. sat at the back of the table. Fi Because, members of the press also seemed Westfield. “1 wanted to make sure that the nally, a vertical mirror framed irked when von Trier said Kidman’s Dogville style would stay casually elegant. in oak stood between the loveseat and the couch. character (who becomes a tortured sex slave) Crompton said approxi validated the theme of a woman being tortured Fine Art & Crafts at mately 40 people arrived at her instead of a man because, “I don’t find it house on May 21, including exciting to see torture scenes with men.” What caterers, designers, producers a gentleman. Who said chivalry is dead? and the President of Atlas Me Nomahegan Park dia. For Von Trier, basing Dogville in the Without knowing about her Rocky Mountains is a mixed irony - he’s p r in g fie l d v e r a n f o r d S A , C , fondness for the seashore, never stepped foot in the United States and ACROSS FROM UNION COUNTY COLLEGE Brown and designers filled MOWN H Le Podevin to< The WMIWW iMdwOTw Tm— his impression o f the American way o f life Crompton's room with elements BUTTONS AND BE ADS... Designers sewed is completely based on a grandiose assump- Nicole Kidman inspired from the beach. buttons made of seashells and Mother of The light gray walls became a Pearl to drapery sashes, while a lamp was tion, laced with his anti-American blatherings. He filmed the whole dusty sky blue, the natural hard trimmed with beaded fringe. thing in Sweden. How can he write, produce and direct a film etched wood floors were revealed and cape’ haphazardly in white fabric in a landscape he’s never experienced? It's not a sci-fi movie like Slur a shaggy fiocati nig in ecru was placed Wars or The Wizard o f Oz w here he has to envision a foreign world he in center of the room, feeling like soft pamt. can never visit. Get over your political views and get on a plane, coward. Von Trier said he wouldn’t want to grace Americans with his presence because he doesn't “think this is the way America should be." Hmm. Well, I’m not entirely jazzed about how countries like Egypt and China are running things, but that doesn’t mean 1 wouldn’t like to visit the Pyramids of Giza or The Great Wall someday While we are on the subject of filmmakers, it seems (he media has been having a field day barbing Mel Gibson’s latest film project. The Passion, which oars Jim Caviezel as Jesus Christ It seems the Almightv New York fcilQUld minim S^iiim lm l practices since the aftermath of the Jayson Blair, has taken it upon itself to slice and dice Gibson’s career because of his religious beliefs. While MAY 31-JUNE 1 most would think that it is Gibson’s gorily realistic depiction of The io A.M.-S P M • • Rain or Shine FREE Crucifixion that makes critics shirk, their poisoned pens are actually J ewelry • Pottery • C lothing • G lass • Wood • Fiber "Toys pointed at the filmmaker's desire to show events as they really happened. L eather • Folk Art *Fine Art* Photography • Furniture In The Passion, Caviezel becomes bloodied, tortured and whipped in Metal • Food • F amily Entertainment-Cirvibe S treet order to honestly portray the suffering o f Christ. While the media would Co-sponsored by Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders B rather Gibson sugarcoat the death of Christ, or better y e t ignore it Department of Parks B Recreation and Rose Squared. Inc. altogether, one has to wonder why critics could applaud and justify the RAIN or SHINE*FREE*GSP to exit 138. west 2 BEACON OE LIGHT...Laurie Harden s illustration. “Block Island Lighl- gore in films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Natural Bom miles: Rt22 to Rt577 South 13 miles: follow signs house." will be pan of the "Oceans of Oceans" summer membership show at Killers and be able to handle the reality and meaning behind the nails Cerulean Fine Art Gafien in Morristown. The show will be presented through Continued on Page 19 908-874-5247 on w w w . rosesouabed . c o m labor Das. For more information, please cal <*73> 247-373B.