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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 15, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 113th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 36-113 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS Adj. Board Hears Further Testimony On Temple Parking

By LAUREN S. PASS of its members. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Ms. Shane said the temple is fo- Last Thursday, the Westfield Board cusing on servicing its current mem- of Adjustment held its second hear- bership and that a cap had not been ing on a proposed, 170-space park- discussed. ing lot next to Temple Emanu-El. She stated the new school that was Temple Executive Director built did not generate new members Carolyn Shane was recalled to tes- and she didn’t see how a parking lot tify, at which time she presented a would. color-coded calendar of activities for Mr. Wilt asked that Ms. Shane come the past year. to the next meeting with an average Patrick Conner for The Westfield Leader Patrick Conner for The Westfield Leader Blue spaces on the calendar marked number of people per family. QUESTION AND ANSWER…Residents questioned Temple Emanu-El Board of PARKING PLAN…Engineer Victor Vinegra of Harbor Consultants presented events that were attended by 100 to Photographs of sidewalks, taken Trustees member Laurie Goldsmith-Heitner after her testimony on unsafe side- the plans for the proposed parking lot at last week’s meeting of the Westfield 199 people; green spaces were for on April 15, were submitted into walks at last week’s Board of Adjustment special hearing for a proposed parking lot. Board of Adjustment. those with 200 to 299 people; yellow evidence. The photos depicted the denoted 300 to 399 and red indicated unevenness and varying states of dis- more than 400 in attendance. Events repair of the sidewalks in the area of which drew less than 100 people the temple. Mountainside Board of Education Votes were not delineated. John Schmidt, the attorney for the Board of Adjustment Chairman temple, stated that the photographs Vince Wilt noted that there was a lot were not submitted to reflect on the of yellow on the chart and asked homeowners’ sidewalk maintenance To Sell Sawmill Property to Borough for $1 whether those colored spaces repre- practices, and not to say that these sented regular services. sidewalks are different from any other By BETSEY BURGDORF not only accommodate the the concept based on her “philo- learning more about the program. Ms. Shane stated that many of the place in town. He said that the pic- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mountainside Baseball and Recre- sophic problems with pre-school.” The Governor Livingston Drama yellow spaces were for Friday night tures were to show that approval of At the Mountainside Board of ation Department, but the commu- The board intends to make the Club’s production of Mulatto earned and Saturday services. the parking lot would improve the Education meeting on Tuesday night, nity as well. proposal a resolution on the agenda them the Rising Star Award from the Mr. Wilt inquired whether the safety of the temple members. members unanimously passed the Elaine Nestel, Director of Special at the next meeting so that Ms. Nestel PaperMill Playhouse. There were 116 temple intended to expand its mem- Mr. Schmidt stated it was his un- decision to deed the land at the end Services, once again addressed the can move forward with the project if schools competing for the award. bership. Additionally, board mem- derstanding that a homeowner can- of Sawmill Drive to the borough for board on the issue of the inclusive passed. Information will be made The production earned 10 nomina- ber Reid Edles asked if the temple not be held liable for an accident on $1. The land will be used to build preschool proposal, which calls for available to anyone interested in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 had considered capping the number his or her sidewalk. batting cages and restroom facili- the creation of a preschool class for Stephen Hehl, who is acting as the ties. four- and five-year-old children clas- Board Attorney in place of Vincent The county received a grant for sified as preschool disabled. Loughlin, who recused himself due $30,000 to construct the facility. With The program would be funded by Board of Adj. Denies Tree Service to a conflict, said he would like that safety concerns in mind, a grant from the Individuals with matter to be further researched. Mountainside Councilman Paul Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Westfield residents Dr. Elias Lisman Mirabelli assured the board that there which promotes fair and equal edu- Non-Conforming Use on South Ave. and his wife, Ruth Lisman, also testi- would be increased patrol of the cational representation for all stu- fied. Mrs. Lisman fell on Jefferson area, especially after hours. dents. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL the current land use ordinance and before the board requesting a use Avenue and fractured her ankle while The batting cages will remain The program will be comprised of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader was asking that he be grandfathered variance. leaving the temple one night. They locked at all times with access given approximately 15 students who meet A rather lengthy discussion was held to use the site to park his vehicles. In other business, F & J Foot, Inc. both testified that walking from the only to coaches and authorized the criteria. Enrollment will be se- at Monday evening’s Board of Adjust- Daniel Sullivan, Vice President of came before the board asking for cer- temple at night was hazardous. adults. The restrooms will operate lected by lottery with equal gender ment meeting regarding a decision not the Westfield Rescue Squad and tification that the properties at 112, East Broad Street resident Warren on a timer. Once the facility is con- representation. Funding for the pro- to grant certification to Francis Lindlaw member of the Squad’s Buildings 112&1/2 and 114 Cacciola Place be Hanscom also testified; his property structed, it will be open Monday gram will paid-in-full by the IDEA to park his vehicles and store equip- and Grounds Committee, addressed named as an existing non-conform- is adjacent to the rear of the proposed through Friday from 3 to 8:30 p.m., grant totaling $123,691. ment at 501 South Avenue. the board requesting that they deny ing use as a multi-family (seven-unit) parking lot. He stated that he has “no and Saturday and Sunday from 9 The majority of the board supports Mr. Lindlaw stated his business, Mr. Lindlaw’s request. dwelling. objection to the lot.” a.m. until 6 p.m. the proposal with newly-elected which is a tree operation, is an exist- In a letter that he presented to the Gary Goodman represented owner, Mr. Hanscom said he is a member The board feels the facility will member Pat Knodel disagreeing with ing nonconforming use pre-dating board, Mr. Sullivan noted that for the Frank Delulla, and stated that the prop- of the Baptist church, and it was his past few years, since Mr. Lindlaw used erties have been operating as three prin- opinion that if his church had been as the site for a firewood business, the cipal dwellings serving as a three fam- successful in getting members as the squad has been disturbed by noise of ily, two family and two family dwelling temple, the church would have asked Council Discusses Assessments, tree splitters and chippers as well as respectfully, since 1961. He stated that for a parking lot, too. polluting exhaust from those machines. there are letters dated back to 1987 from He also stated that he would like to He also noted that the odor from Charles Brandt, Esq., who represented see existing trees remain, a bigger Parking Redevelopment Plans diesel fuel has been very strong. In the owners at that time, stating that the buffer on the border of his property addition, Mr. Sullivan noted that gnats, properties were used as a seven unit and a more neighborhood-friendly lot. By LAUREN S. PASS another construction project is fin- said that the master plan recommends bees, flies, mice and moles from Mr. dwelling since 1961. Mr. Hanscom stated that he had Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ished, and that a notarized letter has that Topping Hill be designated as a Lindlaw’s firewood business have in- He noted that his client needed a written a letter requesting a 25-foot It was decided at Tuesday night’s been given to the town stating that all historic neighborhood, but that there vaded the Rescue Squad building, contract of sale certificate stating buffer, rather than the proposed 13- Westfield Town Council conference of the demolition procedures will be is no legal basis to hold up the demo- which has been operating since 1951. that the units can be used as a seven foot one. session that Tom Hackala of followed. lition. He also suggested that the He also stated that there were pest unit dwelling so Mr. Delulla can sell Last to testify was Victor Vinegra, the properties. Mr. Delulla has owned Knollwood Terrace will not be as- Town Attorney Robert Cockren CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 problems from abandoned vehicles. the principal engineer for Harbor sessed $846 for his sidewalk replace- He noted that a professional extermi- the properties since 2001. Consultants of Cranford, who devel- ment and Charles Street residents nator had to be hired to take care of According to Board of Adjustment oped the plans for the parking lot. Mr. will not be assessed for curb replace- some of these problems, which took Attorney Vince Loughlin, represen- Vinegra, who identified himself as an ment. away from money that could have tatives from Robert Caitlin and As- engineer, land surveyor and planner, At last week’s public session of the MS Council Reviews been better used for Rescue Squad sociates City Planning Consultants said his company did a detailed sur- council residents from Charles Street supplies. looked into the matter and noted that vey and analyzed the storm sewers in and Mr. Hackala spoke to the council Mr. Lindlaw then addressed the crowd the Board of Adjustment never offi- order to consolidate lots 9, 10 and 11. about their assessments. apologizing for the problems mentioned cially approved the conversion that According to Mr. Vinegra, the land The council was in agreement on Building Violations by Mr. Sullivan. He noted that he was was made in 1961 at that time. He use ordinance calls for one parking Tuesday that the Charles Street never made aware that these problems stated that he needed either affidavits space for every three fixed seats, or project was done during the year that existed for the squad. He also noted that from Mr. Brandt’s 1987 letter or Mr. one space for every 90 square feet of the town changed its policy to read the site had not been used to chop Brandt to testify before the board can building space. In terms of the num- that, any project initiated by the town On Sunny Slope Drive firewood since November. grant a certificate for a contract of sale. ber of seats, the temple needs 167 would not be assessed to the He stated that he only now wanted Mr. Loughlin recommended that the spaces, but in terms of square foot- By MARY RONK To take this matter even further issue be placed on the Monday, June 9 homeowners. They also agreed that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to use the site to park his vehicles. age, it would need 530 spaces. Mr. Hackala’s asphalt sidewalk was Mr. Disko wanted the council to con- Because Mr. Lindlaw did not offi- meeting agenda so affidavits can be Mr. Vinegra explained that the town not replaced properly, and that it is In a conference session this past sider the long-term physical effects cially start his business until 1994, issued or Mr. Brandt can testify. requires buffers to be 10 feet wide too late to pursue the contractor for Tuesday night, the Mountainside on the borough’s waterlines that sup- members of the Board of Adjustment In other business, the board approved between the properties, and the small- Borough Council debated and con- the money. port the property. He was also con- concluded that Mr. Lindlaw not be six addition variances while one addi- est proposed is 13 feet. The proposal Currently, the town’s policy is to sidered the ramifications of building cerned about setting a precedence granted certification for existing non- tion to a garage was denied. Because of calls for plantings in front of the curb pay for 50 percent of curb replace- violations sited at a recently com- that would allow someone to break conforming use and that if Mr. the late hour, 10 cases had to be carried where cars will be parked, followed pleted residential home at 1000 ment costs if the residents petition. town ordinances. Lindlaw wanted to park his trucks over to the Monday, June 9 meeting, by a four-foot fence which would Residents are assessed 100 percent Sunny Slope Drive. Lastly, Borough Attorney John Post there he would have to come again which is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. catch the headlights, several feet of for new curb. John Banic, owner of this property offered suggestions to the council as to landscaping and then a six-foot fence has currently been denied a certifi- The town’s sidewalk program is a what next steps should be considered. in the vicinity of the property line. 50/50 split between the town and the cate of occupancy due to a series of First, the council is under no time He said that his firm would attempt resident. broken ordnances and laws. restriction to resolve this issue. It would to “meander” the fence around the For most of this session, Mayor A discussion arose as to whether be important to assess any damage that existing trees. Over 400 plantings are the council would like to change this Robert Viglianti and the council be- might have already been done to the proposed. Mr. Vinegra stated he is policy again, with Town Engineer gan the process of trying to deter- water lines and then determine what willing to work with the town’s land- mine what took place in the con- Kenneth Marsh suggesting that the specific violations need to be changed. scape architect on the screening. council consider assessing the resi- struction of this property from April Lastly, there could also be language He also discussed the lighting for the dent 50 percent for all curb projects. of 2001 to present. written into an easement on the prop- parking lot, which has been proposed as There are height restrictions that Fourth Ward Democrat Council- erty that would protect the borough 15-foot-high light fixtures with house man Lawrence Goldman questioned violate Mountainsides’ codes as well and any new owners in the future. shields, and lower lighting levels on the what the policy would be if a road as property encroachment violations The borough will discuss this mat- perimeter, which will not shine into and easement of the property lines. project was funded through a state ter further at the next open meeting homes. The lighting will also be oper- grant, such as Lawrence Avenue. Mr. Banic, his attorney and building scheduled for Tuesday, May 20. ated with a timer and a manual switch, Mr. Marsh stated that typically the planner presented their case illus- Other topics of discussion were a so lights are not on unnecessarily when trating where his engineer did not grant does not cover the entire cost of request from the Mountainside Par- the lot is not in use. the project because of the cost of the follow the plans. ent Teacher-Association to hold the A drainage system has also been curbs. Borough Engineer Michael Disko annual eighth grade pool party at the proposed, which Mr. Vinegra testi- read various documents submitted to The council’s agenda also called Mountainside Community Pool on fied is for a 100-year storm. He stated for the approval for demolition of a the planning board that showed on- Wednesday, June 11. that Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh home at 415 Topping Hill Road. This going problems to the properties sur- The council also discussed the ap- reviewed the plans and sent a letter vey and construction. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 home was previously on the agenda, expressing his concerns over the but was removed after questions arose PAGE INDEX Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader height of groundwater in the area. that the home is in a historic district. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 15-16 EXHIBITING ARTIST…Westfield resident and artist, Gwen Hanlon Howard, Mr. Vinegra testified that the de- Mr. Marsh stated that the home- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E...... 19-20 displayed her work at the Westfield Art Association’s “Art in Westfield” tention basin could be moved to an owner is remaining in the house until Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-14 sidewalk show and sale in Downtown Westfield last Saturday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, May 15, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Police Department Further Testimony Heard WESTFIELD Forms Radar Response Team POLICE BLOTTER On Temple Parking Issue MONDAY, APRIL 28 also of Scotch Plains, was taken into WESTFIELD – Westfield Police turn reduce traffic accidents. Writ- • Chief Bernard Tracy announced that ing citations is not the main objec- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 A wood chipper valued at approxi- custody on Elm Street. alternate location, and that the pro- cent coverage, St. Helen’s Roman mately $2,500 was reported stolen from Powell, who was also wanted by the the Westfield Police Department has tive, but a means to increase public posed lot will be lower than the neigh- Catholic Church has 67 percent and the backyard of a residence in the 700 Camden County Prosecutor’s Office on recently formed a “Radar Response awareness, voluntary compliance. boring properties. the First Baptist Church has 62 per- block of East Broad Street. a no-bail warrant, as well as a $270 Team” to combat speeders. And improve the quality of life in • He said the system will collect and cent. Robert Nelson, 18, of Union was contempt of court warrant from the The team was formed as part of the Westfield. arrested and charged with shoplifting 10 Municipal Court of Barrington, was drain all of the runoff, and there will Mr. Schmidt added that the board DVD movies from a North Avenue phar- turned over to the Camden County departments continuing effort to The police department will also be be no runoff onto the neighbors’ prop- recently approved 60.5 percent cov- make the streets of Westfield safer, participating in the New Jersey Divi- macy. He was released on his own re- Sheriff’s Department. erty. erage for the Bethel Baptist Church. and send a message that aggressive sion of Highway Traffic Safety “Click cognizance with a summons. Leigh, who was additionally charged Discussion occurred later in the Mr. Flynn contested that none of TUESDAY, APRIL 29 with possession of drug paraphernalia, drivers will not be tolerated. Two It or Ticket” Mobilization, which meeting regarding the letter from the other houses of worship are sur- • radar equipped stealth police cars will take place from Monday, May A parent reported that her son’s was transported to the Union County Mr. Marsh, and it was decided that rounded by single-family homes. wallet, containing $30 in cash, was sto- Jail. Elsie was released after posting and motorcycles will saturate pre- 19, to Sunday, June 1. This two-week Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Vinegra and UNITE Mr. Vinegra and Town Planner len from a locker. The incident occurred $250 bail. designated areas using a zero toler- mobilization is meant to increase (United Neighbors Investigating Blais Brancheau discussed options on Dorian Road. THURSDAY, MAY 8 ance approach to vigorous traffic awareness to New Jersey’s seat belt • Temple Expansion) attorney Jim for the front of the property where WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 Leslie Vanarsdale, 33, of Freehold enforcement. laws. • Damon Ross, 31, of Roselle was was arrested on Central Avenue and Flynn would meet with Mr. Marsh cars would face out onto East Broad arrested on Central Avenue and charged with driving while intoxicated. Enforcement zones will be selected For the two-week period, the po- before determining if he needed to Street. Mr. Brancheau suggested a based on accident statistics and citi- lice department will be conducting charged with driving while intoxicated. She was released to a responsible party. appear before the board. low fence to block headlights, and • zen complaints. The objective of this checkpoints and intersection patrols He was also taken into custody on a William Maines, 38, of Scotch The temple is also requesting a Mr. Vinegra agreed that a four-foot warrant issued by the Roselle Munici- Plains was arrested on North Chestnut program is to gain voluntary compli- in order to enforce seat belt viola- variance to have 70 percent lot cov- fence could be installed. ance of all traffic laws, which will in tions. pal Court. Bail was set at $1,056. Ross Street and charged with driving while erage, when only 20 percent is al- Mr. Flynn and residents will have was turned over to the Roselle Police intoxicated. He was later released to a lowed. Mr. Vinegra testified that ac- an opportunity to question Mr. Department. responsible party. THURSDAY, MAY 1 • Mary Ellen Burke, 41, of Watchung cording to a 1960 survey, the First Vinegra at tonight’s meeting, which • Congregational Church has 63 per- will be held at Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Christopher Turner, 28, of was arrested at South Avenue, West, Westfield and Maria DeJesus, 23, of and Boulevard and charged with driving Elizabeth were arrested at South Av- under the influence of an alcoholic bev- enue and Livingston Street and each erage. She was released to a responsible charged with possession of less than 50 party. Parking Redevelopment Plans, grams of suspected marijuana. Both were FRIDAY, MAY 9 released on their own recognizance with • Three men were arrested following a summons. a motor vehicle stop in the 100 block of Assessments Eyed by Council FRIDAY, MAY 2 Central Avenue. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • Joseph Santos, 19, of Westfield John Vizcaya, 19, and Ciro Perrone, council consider the recommenda- First Ward Republican Council- was arrested on East Broad Street and 18, both of Berkeley Heights, and Hassan tions for historic districts outlined in man and Laws and Rules Committee charged with possession of drug para- Elatab, 19, of North Plainfield were phernalia and with hindering apprehen- each charged with possession of sus- the master plan in the future. Chairman Peter Echuasse reported sion for allegedly attempting to dispose pected cocaine, possession with intent Ordinance 2084, which provides that his committee has discussed in- of it. He was released on his own recog- to distribute and possession with intent for the assessable street projects in- creasing various fees in town. nizance. to distribute within a school zone. cluding new curb installation on Meter bags for commercial ve- • A resident of the 1100 block of The trio, who were also charged with Norman Place, was also discussed. hicles parking downtown currently Boynton Avenue reported the theft of possession of suspected marijuana and The conversation surrounded cost $1.50 per day, and some of the $150 from her residence. possession of drug paraphernalia, were whether it was a town-initiated project bags have not been returned. Mr. • Two parents reported that their all held in lieu of bail. ON PATROL…Westfield Police Motorcycle Officers Vincent Piano, left, and daughters’ pocketbooks had been stolen SATURDAY, MAY 10 or not. It was also discussed that when Gildea stated that the police would • Frank Schmitz aboard their radar equipped BMW motorcycles, which were the residents petitioned for the project put them on the meters and remove in the 500 block of Dorian Road. Shiraan Singleton, 20, of Roselle donated by BMW of North America. SATURDAY, MAY 3 was arrested in the 600 block of they did at the cost of 50 percent, them at a cost of $25 for the first day • John Willie Dames, 3rd, 28, of Cumberland Street on charges of armed when it is for new curb, which is 100 and $10 for each day after. Rahway was arrested on a charge of robbery and unlawful possession of a percent assessable to the residents. The committee also discussed hindering apprehension for allegedly weapon. Sawmill Property Will Be It was decided that Norman Place dumpster permits which would re- giving a false name to police during a He allegedly struck a North Scotch would come out of the ordinance and quire residents to pay a fee for the motor vehicle stop at Central Avenue Plains Avenue resident across the left the residents would be re-petitioned dumpster to be out in the street. and Cacciola Place. He was released elbow with a baseball bat during an for 100 percent assessment. The Westfield Police Department after posting $500 bail. altercation in the victim’s backyard. Sold to Borough for $1 SUNDAY, MAY 4 The victim fled into his house and The council also briefly discussed currently charges $3 for a record check • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ordinances adopting the redevelop- and feels the cost should be increased Michael Tullo, 20, of Westfield alerted police. He was treated at the tions, with only one other school earn- lobby at the Paper Mill Playhouse. ment plans for South Avenue and to $15. Mr. Gildea said that the fee was arrested on North Avenue and scene by Westfield Rescue Squad per- ing more. Plays are nominated by cat- The construction at Beechwood charged with driving while intoxicated. sonnel for swelling and bruising on his Prospect and Elm Streets. should be increased because of the He was later released to a responsible arm, police said. egory similar to the Academy Awards. School was briefly discussed. Board Town Administrator James Gildea amount of time the check takes. party. Singleton, who was also charged with A list of categories each nomination President Peter Goggi stated that the stated that council would be sitting The committee will also be working TUESDAY, MAY 6 hindering apprehension for allegedly was received in can be found in the contract has been delivered to Paul down on Tuesday, May 27, with Bob on a fee for smoke alarm and carbon • A 34-year-old man reported that he giving a false name to police, was held Otto Construction and he feels confi- Goldsmith from the Atlantic Group monoxide detector inspections, as well was struck in the back with a paintball on $25,000 bail. dent that the board is “close to closure to further discuss these ordinances. as reviewing the town’s shoe horning while jogging on Summit Avenue. He SUNDAY, MAY 11 on the agreement.” He said that this is one of the most and sidewalk café ordinances. did not request medical attention. • Steven Papandrea, 24, of Garwood MS Council One issue the contract addresses is WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 was arrested and charged with driving important pieces of the process in They will also be working with the • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that Otto will finish Beechwood School building the decks. Board of Health because some gar- Three men were arrested on charges while intoxicated following a one-car pointments of Patrick Morrissey and before starting any renovation at of shoplifting merchandise from an Elm accident in the 1600 block of Central Mr. Cockren stated that these plans bage collectors are encouraging resi- Street video store. Michael Powell, 41, Avenue. Papandrea was transported to Robyn Vojt to the Mountainside Vol- Deerfield School. will supercede the zoning ordinances. dents to put their garbage on the curb, unteer Fire Department. of Mount Ephraim and Robert Elsie, 38, Overlook Hospital in Summit for treat- Board member John Perrin stated He said that the plans will outline which violates the town ordinance. of Scotch Plains were arrested on ment of his injuries and later released to The Union County Board of Cho- that Paul Otto has already requested what the council wants the decks to Councilman Echausse also said resi- Lawrence Avenue. Conor Leigh, 25, a family member. sen Freeholders has requested to have site drawings so that he can order any look like. dents need to be reminded that there access to Echo Lake Park via Mill materials needed to complete the A conversation occurred about af- is a dog leash ordinance in town, Lane from Thursday, May 15, project, without having a signed con- fordable housing being included in which states that a dog must be leashed through Tuesday, September 30, for tract in hand. the decks. if off of the owner’s property. Holy Trinity Tells Students the construction of a September 11, Chief School Administrator Gerald Mr. Gildea stated that it is unknown The council then moved into closed 2001 memorial. Schaller assured those at the meeting how many units would work eco- session to discuss teamsters contract Savings bonds will be purchased that a contingency plan will be in affect nomically. He also stated that the negotiations, a lease on Central Av- On Third Period Honor Roll for the Valedictorian and Salutato- if the school is not completed prior to Westfield Interfaith Council, which is enue, property on 422 East Broad WESTFIELD – Holy Trinity Megan Rauch Sean Smith rian of the 2003 Deerfield School the first day of school, Thursday, Sep- involved with affordable housing, will Street, and negotiations for final pay- Interparochial School Principal Dor- graduating class. FIRST HONORS tember 4. He also stated that the first be meeting directly with the devel- ment to Dosch King for micropaving othy Szot recently announced the GRADE 6 - 19 STUDENTS The council will also authorize day of school would not be delayed oper in the future to discuss this. work done on Tamaques Way. honor roll students for the Third the sale of two surplus police ve- John Caldora Robert Granstrand regardless of a Certificate of Occu- First Ward Republican Council- Mayor Gregory McDermott and Marking Period of the 2002-2003 Benjamin Camargo Margeaux Hedley hicles. pancy for Beechwood. man Sal Caruana stated that the town Third Ward Republican Councilman academic year. Ashling Coffey Kathryn Ilg Lastly, the appointment of Landscaping and grass at should know whether it is feasible or Andrew Skibitsky were absent from To qualify for the Honor Roll, a Kristen De Lorenzo Mary Kate Manganiello Stephanie Hurewitz as an alternate Beechwood was also a concern of par- not before it adopts a plan. He stated the meeting. student must earn a 3.5 grade point Marie Di Iorio Matthew Mullman representative to the Union County ents at the meeting. They were assured that the finance committee should be average or above, with no grades John Doyle Robert Realmuto Community Development Revenue that as soon as a contract is signed, able to estimate the cost. WF BOE to Honor below a “B-” and no incomplete Ean Drew Kristin Schmicker Sharing Committee will be on next completion of the project would be May Company, the parent com- marks in any subject. Emily Fennik Laura Traflet week’s agenda. underway with the goal being to com- To be named on the Principal’s Jeanne Fitzpatrick Kristen Wright pany for Lord & Taylor, has ap- Optimist Teachers Joseph Zavodny There will be a public hearing next plete as much as possible, if not all of proached the town to commit to con- List, a pupil must obtain all “A”s week on ordinance 1059-2003 to the work before the first day of school. tributing part of the cost of installing During Next Meeting with a 4.0 grade point average or FIRST HONORS amend Chapter IX, Section 9-1.3. The next board meeting will be held a lighted crosswalk on North Avenue. WESTFIELD – During the May higher. First Honors distinction is GRADE 7 - EIGHT STUDENTS Paragraph H, change in fee for con- on Tuesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. at Union County, who has jurisdic- 20 Westfield Board of Education awarded to students with a 3.8 Luke Granstrand Patrick Mc Gowan tinued certificate of occupancy. Deerfield School. tion over North Avenue, will be do- meeting, the board will honor the grade point average, while Sec- Carolyn Haggerty Claire Moryan nating their engineering and design Intermediate Teachers of the Year, ond Honors recognition is pre- Alexandra Knapp Cynthia Ritter to the project. Lord & Taylor will who will be receiving that distinc- sented to pupils with a 3.5 grade Matthew Loughlin Alexandra Thek pick up the remainder of the cost. tion from the Optimist Club of point average. FIRST HONORS GRADE 8 - TWO STUDENTS I beg your The council decided that they will Westfield. PRINCIPAL’S LIST Daniel Camargo Emmett Marsili pay for one-thirds of the cost of the The meeting will begin at 7:30 GRADE 6- SIX STUDENTS project or up to $4,500. This will be p.m. at 302 Elm Street, with a recep- Michelle Ball Anne Fiedler SECOND HONORS included in next year’s capital budget. tion honoring Edison Intermediate Matthew Berka Erin Kelly GRADE 6- TWO STUDENTS Pardon... Mr. Gildea stated that since the School’s Bob Hild, Language Arts Connor Cattafe Camille Trongone Mitchell Kiebus Richard Polini town will not reimburse for the project teacher, and Roosevelt Intermediate until next year, they would have time School’s Social Studies teacher PRINCIPAL’S LIST SECOND HONORS to seek a grant. Karen Lust. GRADE 7- FOUR STUDENTS GRADE 7- TWO STUDENTS Win One Daniel LiVolsi Kathryn Salvati of Four Christiana Del Monaco Eric Vandenberg WESTFIELD Rose Gardens Westfield Recreation Department This Weekend FIRE BLOTTER SUNDAY, APRIL 27 SUNDAY, MAY 4 2003 SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM • Boynton Avenue – cooking fire. • Poets Place – supervise fire drill. • West Broad Street – trash fire. • Prospect Street – lockout. A six-week program of supervised arts & crafts, sports, games and specials MONDAY, APRIL 28 MONDAY, MAY 5 • Hyslip Avenue – fire alarm acti- • First Street – fire alarm malfunc- PROGRAM: June 27 to August 8 – Monday through Friday vated accidentally. tion. • Cardinal Drive – fire alarm mal- • Orenda Circle – fire alarm acti- function. vated accidentally. I did promise you HOURS: 9 am - ll:45 am and 1 pm - 3:45 pm • • Hyslip Avenue – flooded basement. Clark Street – lockout. • Rahway Avenue – malicious false TUESDAY, MAY 6 LO CATIONS: Franklin, Jefferson, McKinley, Tamaques, alarm • Lamberts Mill Road – medical a rose garden. • Central Avenue – oven fire. emergency. Washington, and Wilson Elementary Schools • North Avenue, East – gas odor • Lamberts Mill Road – medical There are thousands of rose varieties out • Watterson Street – gas odor emergency. FEE: $15.00 PER CHILD • Harding Street – cooking fire. • North Avenue, East – gas odor in there, but only a small percentage of these TUESDAY, APRIL 29 the area. ELIGIBILITY: Westfield Residents Only – Grades 1st through 6th • Highland Avenue – fire alarm acti- • Terminal Avenue in Clark – mali- will do well in your garden. We have selected vated accidentally. cious fire alarm. only the best varieties to sell. We have (Grade in September 2003) • East Broad Street – auto accident. • Saint Marks Avenue – carbon mon- • East Broad Street – car fire. oxide false alarm. hundreds of varieties. All of our roses carry PLEASE NOTE: PLAYGROUND REGISTRATION STARTS JUNE 2, 2003 • Mountain Avenue – fire alarm WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 an 8.0 or higher rating by the American Rose malfunction. • Azalea Trail – fire alarm malfunction. ALL registration will be conducted at the Recreation Dept. located at 425 E. Broad St. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 • North Avenue, West – smoke in the Society. • Westfield Avenue – fire alarm area. Stop in this Weekend for your chance to • A report card showing proof of grade is MANDATORY at registration. malfunction. • North Avenue, East – medical emer- • Boulevard – assist resident with gency. win one of Four Rose Gardens. Rose Garden • Children must be registered to engage in any activity. window air conditioner. • East Broad Street – malicious false consists of 5 Rose Bushes of your choice. • Irving Avenue – low hanging cable alarm. • Camp T-Shirts will be available at time of registration. wire. THURSDAY, MAY 8 No Purchase Necessary. • Wyoming Street – animal rescue. • Boynton Avenue – fire alarm mal- function. • Due to required medical information, registration process must be THURSDAY, MAY 1 • Canterbury Road – electrical fire. • Elm Street – hazardous gas condition. Spring Hours • North Avenue, West – medical • Nancy Way – fire alarm activated Mon-Tue 9am-6pm • Wed-Thu 9am-7pm conducted by parent/guardian. emergency. accidentally. • Dorian Road – fire alarm activated FRIDAY, MAY 9 Fri & Sat 8am-7pm • Sun 9am-6pm accidentally. • West Broad Street – fire alarm ac- • Grandview Avenue – chemical spill. tivated accidentally. Westfield Recreation Department – 425 E. Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 FRIDAY, MAY 2 • Elm Street – hazardous condition ILLIAMS URSERY • Dorian Road – fire alarm malfunction. on roof. Hours: 8:30AM – 4:30PM, Monday-Friday. Phone: 908-789-4080 SATURDAY, MAY 3 • East Grove Street – downed tele- • Stoneleigh Park – lockout. phone wires. & The Gift House • Boynton Avenue – cooking fire. • Stoneleigh Park – cooking fire. www.williams-nursery.com • Scotch Plains Avenue – auto acci- • Marlboro Street – furnace fire. 524 Springfield Ave Quick Gift dent with extrication. SATURDAY, MAY 10 Westfield • 908-232-4076 Solution • First Street – water main break. • Seneca Place – gas odor in home. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK USPS 485200 Thursday, May 15, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 45TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-45 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Emotions Run High at Meeting For Proposed Verizon Cell Tower By ELAINE VUONO the Federal Telecommunications Act partments spoke on how the equip- Specially Written for The Times was passed and provides that if a ment donations from Verizon would Emotions ran high at a public meet- telecommunications carrier can dem- help them enhance their poor commu- ing held on the evening of May 7 to onstrate it has a need to install anten- nication system and how the planned discuss Verizon’s bid to erect a cell nas in a specific region, a municipal- addition of an emergency response tower in Fanwood’s Nature Center. ity cannot exclude it from doing so antenna on the tower would improve The two-and-a-half hour forum without basis. the signal significantly. The existing gave citizens an opportunity to hear He advised that Verizon currently antenna at Borough Hall is only 50 feet details of the proposal, ask questions has an application before the planning tall and in dire need of repair. and voice objections to Verizon’s Residents who testified were up- plan. set, with some visibly emotional, Borough Attorney Mark Peck at the prospect of the tower in the advised that the lease with Verizon “What message does this (pro- Nature Center, which they think of would have an initial five-year posal) send to the town?” as a preserve or green acres. term of $27,000 per year, a 3 - Dean Talcott, When questioned about how the percent increase per year and four, Fanwood Environmental Commission area could be developed, Mr. Peck five-year renewable terms there- advised that the land was never after. The tower would likely be designated for open space, but 90 to 120 feet tall, but could be as merely a vacant lot not subject to high as 150 feet. An equipment shelter board to install antennas on a PSE&G restrictions. at the base of the tower would require tower near Oak Court and Elm Av- Although it is unclear exactly how an additional 360 square feet of land. enue. He noted the application, which the land was acquired by the bor- Verizon would provide landscaping as has been protested by local residents, ough, in the early 1970s, some resi- buffering for the shelter, but no camou- is substantially complete and the plan- dents believed there were deed re- flage on the tower itself. ning board is satisfied that Verizon has strictions pertaining to development As part of the bid, Verizon would demonstrated a need for the antennas. or that the borough may have ob- Lauren S. Pass for The Times also provide equipment for The borough decided to put the tower tained funds for the property as a CLEAR CUT…Dean Talcott of Fanwood, who runs the Fanwood Nature off of Cray Terrace, is pictured at the site Fanwood’s police and rescue squad, out to bid, as it believed that by having retention basin and recreational area, proposed by the borough to be clear-cut for a Verizon cell tower. The Nature Center is home to turkeys, salamanders, valued between $8,000 and $10,000. Verizon build the tower on borough therefore prohibiting development. many kinds of birds including red tail hawks, and also borders homes in the area. Mr. Peck explained that in 1996, property, it would have control over Mr. Peck advised that a title search the tower and would be able to collect should reveal any restrictions on the rent as well. In the alternative, if the property. planning board approved the pending Dean Talcott, who recently re- Township Council Approves 18-Point Tax application, a precedent for similar signed as the borough’s Environmen- applications may be set. tal Commission chairman in protest, The borough initially hoped to have spoke of how the local schools and the tower built at the Recycling Center scouting troops have used the Nature Hike Despite Objections from Residents or the Department of Public Works Center. He also reminded the coun- yard, but Verizon vetoed these sites. cil of the intrinsic value of the trees By FRED ROSSI 9 percent. Rossi said that all but $40,000 of the whether to cut services — such as While the Borough Hall site is an in the center and the numerous vari- Specially Written for The Times Mr. Rossi attributed the local tax nearly $600,000 in increased spend- recycling, spring clean-up, ballfield option that Verizon has stated would eties of birds that dwell within. After a public hearing lasting more hike to increases in a number of fixed ing is non-discretionary, for budget maintenance and library improve- not be suitable for its needs, the He noted most towns are trying to than three hours, the Scotch Plains non-discretionary spending areas, as items such as pension and insurance ments — in an effort to lessen the tax borough’s communications expert, stop urban sprawl and asked the coun- Township Council approved the well as the loss of revenue due to a costs, increased sewerage fees and burden. Charles Whelan, disputes this. How- cil, “what message does this (pro- $18.578 million 2003 municipal bud- freeze in state aid, lower investment debt service. In the end, the governing body ever, that site is in a soon to be desig- posal) send to the town?” get that will be funded mostly by an income and a stagnant economy. As the council was putting the concluded that “we want to maintain nated historic district, which could Another sore spot for residents was 18-point increase in the local portion Local government spending this year budget together over the winter, the these services,” he said. He called cause other restrictions. the lack of notice of the public meet- of property taxes. will rise about 3 percent, and Mr. question it faced, Mr. Rossi said, was CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Members of the police and fire de- ing for the proposal itself, noting the More than two dozen residents borough’s letter advising of the May spoke publicly during the hearing, 7 meeting was not sent until after a which ended with the council’s 5-0 Broadway Housing Development Receives flier warning residents about the tower vote just before midnight on Tues- was circulated by Mr. Talcott. day night and was held before the It was confirmed that 69 letters were largest crowd to attend a council sent to local residents on April 30. Mr. meeting in many years. Over 100 Green Light from SP Planning Bd. Members Peck explained that notice to the resi- residents crowded inside the coun- dents was appropriate and timely, as cil chambers and another 40 or 50 By FRED ROSSI John Vincenti, a professional en- development because of the threat of lines on Broadway would fall within the bid itself was not received until people were forced to stand and Specially Written for The Times gineer working with Broadway As- heavy vehicular traffic on Johnson accepted standards. March 27 and a meeting with Verizon listen from the lobby of the Munici- The Scotch Plains Planning Board sociates, and Paul Ferraro, a Plan- Street. They said Johnson was a nar- When Board Chairman Jospeh was not held until April 28. pal Building. approved the application by Broad- ning Board engineer, studied row street that already makes it very Doyle suggested that the board grant While residents acknowledged that Councilman Frank Rossi opened way Associates LLC to construct an Broadway’s intersection with Jerusa- difficult for cars heading in the oppo- a preliminary approval to the project, the borough would have to allow the hearing by holding up a flyer age-restricted housing development lem Road, which is several hundred site direction to safely pass each contingent on the completion of a Verizon to install antennas some- mailed last week to all township on a tract of land next to the border feet south of the intersection of other without one car having to stop fresh study of the Broadway-Jerusa- where in Fanwood, they implored residents by the Scotch Plains Demo- with Westfield. Jerusalem Road and Johnson Street, to allow the other to pass. lem Road intersection, James Flynn, the council to find an alternate loca- cratic Committee, urging them to Monday night’s hearing, the third as well as another, Waverly Place The engineers continued to main- attorney for Broadway Associates tion, with some requesting they press attend Tuesday night’s budget hear- session since March devoted to the and Jerusalem Road, which lies be- tain, though, that the sight lines at objected, saying that his clients had for the Borough Hall site. ing to express their opposition to project, offered residents living near tween the two. Jerusalem Road’s intersection with already “satisfied all issues.” Gregory Cummings of Helen Street, what the flyer termed an 18 percent the planned development a last Both engineers concurred that the Broadway and Waverly Place were It was also noted that any reduc- who is also the Chairman of the plan- property tax increase. When he asked chance to voice their concerns about Johnson Street-Jerusalem Road in- poor compared to Johnson Street. tion in the speed limit would need ning board, suggested the council re- the audience how many were attend- a potential increase in vehicular traf- tersection is the only one of the three Residents also maintained that cars approval from the state Department zone a light industrial area on South ing because they believed their prop- fic, specifically on Johnson Street, that meets certain standards and cri- traveling south on Jerusalem were of Transportation, a process that could Avenue, near an existing cellular in- erty taxes were going up by 18 per- which will serve as one of the two teria for safety and visibility. Mr. already faced with making a danger- be lengthy. stallation, to allow for additional cel- cent, most people raised their hands. points of entry and exit to and from Ferraro said the sight lines there were ous left turn onto Johnson Street, a Robert LaCosta, another board lular towers. He further recommended Mr. Rossi claimed the mailing had the development. the best of the three. danger that would only increase, they member, also pointed out that mak- that the borough play “matchmaker” been misleading and that the actual At its previous hearing on April After the engineers’ presentations, said, when the development was com- ing the Broadway intersection fea- between Verizon and local commer- increase will be significantly less. 14, the board agreed, after hearing several residents of Johnson Street, plete. sible would likely require township cial owners to find someone inter- He added that when the three enti- similar concerns raised, to have pro- as well as a resident from Madison It appeared for a time on Monday condemnation of a house, as well as ested in leasing their property. ties funded by property taxes — lo- fessional engineers study the feasi- Avenue in Westfield, which will serve night that the hearing might be con- some additional condemnations of Mr. Whelan, who had apparently cal government, county government bility of turning Broadway into an- as another means of ingress and egress tinued when board member Alice additional property. explored this alternative, noted that at and the board of education — are other access route into the site, which into the development, continued to Agran suggested that by lowering After some 30 minutes of discus- least two owners in that area would be combined, the impact on the typical will contain 52 single-family homes, request that the board consider Broad- the speed limit on Jerusalem Road sion, the idea for a new study was interested in leasing their property. Mayor Louis Jung closed the meet- property owner will be 8½ percent to restricted to those 55 years and older. way as an alternate route into the from 40 mph to 25 mph, the sight CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 FW Council Introduces Budget; Denies Verizon Application By ELIZABETH CORRELL as over 40 hours. with Councilman Michael Brennan Specially Written for The Times Councilman Kline “commended voting “no”. The 2003 budget was announced the council for the review of the Discussion of the Verizon cell tower at Tuesday’s regular meeting of the budget” and its efforts to “maintain issue continued at Tuesday’s meet- Fanwood Council. the tax level as well as the quality of ing. Councilman Stuart Kline stated services.” Council President Whitaker read a that the $6.5 million budget reflects Council President Joel Whitaker resolution to reject the bid for a cell a 6.2 percent increase, which aver- assured that the council works hard tower to be placed at the Fanwood ages to approximately $80 per house- to achieve a “minimum tax increase.” Nature Center. hold. Councilman Andrew Calamaras This decision was made in response He compared this increase to that and Councilman David Trumpp ex- to the passionate outpouring of opin- of other towns in the area: Cranford, plained that they were new to the ion at a May 7 public meeting held to with 6.3 percent; Westfield, 6.9 per- municipal budget process, and were discuss the location of the proposed cent, and Scotch Plains, 17 percent. impressed by the dedication of the tower. He explained that, “the breakdown council. Initially, the council had thought of taxes is 20 percent local, 20 per- Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell that the tower might be located at the cent county and 60 percent schools.” stated that she has voted “no” on the Recycling Center or Public Works The operating expenses include budget in past years, due to her “con- yard. Next, the idea of using the $2.6 million for non-salary expenses, cern about the burden on senior citi- Nature Center as a possible site was and $2.8 million for salary expenses, zens living on fixed incomes,” but raised. Over 100 residents showed both which are up 4 percent. Coun- voted “yes” on this year’s budget due up at the meeting to make their feel- cilman Kline stated that local rev- to her belief that it is a “no-fat bud- ings known about the value of the enues are down 17 percent, “prima- get, down to the core.” Nature Center. rily due to lower interest income on The budget passed by a 5-1 vote, earnings.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Lauren S. Pass for The Times INCIDENT RESPONSE…Scotch Plains Police Chief Marshall Nelson, left, gave the keys to Lieutenant James Rau of the Traffic All council members stated their PAGE INDEX Bureau for their recently acquired Ford Excursion “Incident Response Unit.” The new vehicle is equipped with a laptop opinions about the final budget deci- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 15-16 computer, removable video camera, first aid supplies, traffic cones, evidence collection supplies, a roof-mounted floodlight and sions and the length of time dedi- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E...... 19-20 a command center cabinet, which includes floor plans and map. The truck was purchased through state contract pricing for cated to the process, which was cited Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-14 $10,000 under the sticker price, and funds were used to supplement the cost from the drug forfeiture fund. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, May 15, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FW Council Introduces Budget; Denies Verizon Application CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Council President Whitaker ex- The “Meritorious Service Medal” plained that it was a difficult deci- was earned by Corporal Brandon sion for the council to make, because Lorenz for his prevention of car theft. rejection of the bid meant the bor- Officer Kevin Stomber was given ough losing a much needed “revenue a “Lifesaving Medal” for preventing stream.” a man from committing suicide. He said the projected income of Officer Jeffrey Pate, who was not “$25,000 would purchase a new po- in attendance, received the “Excep- lice car, or $50,000 would pay for tional Duty Award” for the preven- one fall pickup.” tion of a burglary. However, he also felt it was impor- Police officers are also being hon- tant to “listen to the constituents” on ored this week with the observance this subject, and their feelings about of National Police Week, May 11 to 5,000 CALLS…Sue Davis, an officer of the Fanwood Rescue Squad, answered her this “place of recreation and repose.” 17. 5,000th call this month, a major milestone for a volunteer Emergency Medical Councilman Kline expressed un- Mayor Jung stated that Thursday RECYCLED TIES…Ray Jajko, left, President of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Technician. A member of the Fanwood squad since 1986, Ms. Davis is the First derstanding that residents “do not is “Peace Officers Memorial Day,” Rotary Club, accepted a quilt made by Judi Jones of Fanwood, second from right. Lieutenant, Training Officer and past Captain several times over. She is also a want a cell tower in their backyard,” when “fallen heroes” will be remem- Mrs. Jones made the quilt from ties which were collected by Joe Qutub, right. The certified CPR instructor and teaches CPR and defibrillation to our members and referring to a possible site at Oak bered, including those who made quilt will be raffled off by the Rotary Club and the funds raised will go toward Fanwood’s police officers. Her 17 years with the squad is a great example of how Court that was discussed, and he felt “the ultimate sacrifice” and gave their Rotary International’s goal of eradicating Polio globally. The quilt is currently on volunteers serve their neighbors in Fanwood every single day. Reaching her display at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. 5,000th call comes during the observation of EMS Week, the week of May 18. that it is important to be “responsive lives or became disabled in the line to our citizens.” of duty. For more information, please call Karin Dreixler at (908) 889-1999. The resolution was passed with a The month of May is set aside as 5-1 vote, with Councilman Brennan “Rescue Squad/EMS Month,” hon- Sean McGeough of Fanwood voting “no”. oring the men and women who pro- He explained that he held this po- vide emergency services in the bor- Council OKs 18-Point Tax sition due to his belief that “a tower ough. Honored at Vo-Tech Dinner is going to come to Fanwood; be- Councilman Brennan commended “the small town spirit of Hike Despite Objections SCOTCH PLAINS – Union from Geneva College in Pennsylva- cause it is Federal law, it is going to volunteerism” that is present in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 County Vocational-Technical nia. happen.” He said that it was a diffi- Fanwood. Schools (UCVTS) in Scotch Plains “Sean was an exceptional student,” cult decision to turn down the rev- the 2003 spending plan “a sound the 1999 Democratic-backed local enue after having reviewed the bud- The subject of the historic park budget that allows us to build on the property tax increase and Republi- presented its second annual Success- said UCVTS Superintendent of area will be discussed further at a ful Graduate Recognition Award to Schools Dr. Thomas Bistocchi. “He get and seeing the need for revenue. future of this community.” can political tactics in the 1999, 2000, meeting at Borough Hall on Tues- Sean McGeough of Fanwood on April knew what he wanted to pursue in Councilwoman Mitchell expressed Mayor Martin Marks, standing in 2001 and 2002 mayoral and council her concern about protecting the day, May 20, at 7:15 p.m. Consultant front of an easel holding several large campaigns. 10 at a statewide banquet in East life, and he turned to the Vo-Tech Nancy Zirby will again be available Brunswick, hosted by the New Jer- School because he knew we could Nature Center in the future. display boards containing various Democratic Chairman Kenneth for questions from the public. sey Council of County Vocational- provide it. He continues to help the Mayor Louis Jung responded that aspects of the budget and property Lipstein and Richard Samuel, hus- he plans to create a committee to Councilwoman Mitchell stated that taxes, noted that the municipal por- band of former Democratic Mayor Technical Schools. program by sharing his time and the proposal for historic status has Mr. McGeough, a graduate of knowledge with our students.” review protection of the center, as tion of property taxes accounts for and Councilwoman Geri Samuel, been reviewed by the state and was the school district’s Maintenance In addition to recognizing an out- well as to raise awareness about this only 18.8 percent of the total levy, both verbally sparred with the mayor “great asset” that he sees as “an given back to Ms. Zirby with the with the Union County government and Councilman Rossi about this Mechanics program, completed his standing graduate from each of New request that some adjustments be bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Jersey’s 21 counties, the Council of unpolished gem.” portion accounting for 17.5 percent year’s tax increase as well as the made. Engineering at the New Jersey In- County Vocational-Technical He said that not many residents and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Republicans’ reaction to the 1999 know about the Nature Center, un- Mayor Jung invited all residents to Board of Education taking 63.7 per- tax increase. stitute of Technology. He is now Schools also honored Assemblyman attend the Memorial Day activities employed as a mechanical engi- Joseph Doria of Hudson County for less their children have had activities cent. Calling the property tax “the Calling the council “great politi- planned for Monday, May 26. The neer with M&R Systems in his longtime support of the state’s there, and he feels it is important to most unfair, archaic, regressive tax cians” for putting “a tremendously educate the town about its value. day will begin with services held at on the books,” the mayor said, “the positive spin on a disastrous situa- Piscataway. public education programs. the Fanwood Memorial Library at 9 Crediting UCVTS with providing The assemblyman is the longest During the portion of the meeting state government has the power to tion,” Mr. Samuel criticized the GOP a.m., followed by the parade on the training and teaching skills that serving member of the New Jersey when the microphone is open to the change it,” but “doesn’t want to give for spending four years campaigning public, Donna Dolce, who will run Martine Avenue and a celebration us the opportunity to shift away from” on the 1999 tax increase and singling helped him build a successful career General Assembly, first elected in held at LaGrande Park. and strong character, Mr. McGeough 1979. He is the chairman of the for a council seat in November, stated the current system. out his wife for criticism during the Councilman Kline announced the said, “We learned through experi- Assembly Education Committee and her belief that “it is important not to He admitted that this year’s tax last four local campaigns. overreact on this issue, because what- celebration of “the first century of increase was “absolutely bigger” than Mayor Marks said the township ences.” vice-chairman of the Joint Commit- service” for the Fanwood Memorial “The project-based curriculum in tee on public schools. He has spon- ever is decided now needs to last 100 in recent years, but said that with had a record surplus in 1999 and the Library. The 100th anniversary will Union County taught you what you sored more than 200 pieces of legis- years.” little surplus available to offset the Republicans that year had wanted to Family members and colleagues be honored with a “town-wide block increase, the only other choice was use more of it to offset the proposed need to know from start to finish,” lation that have been signed into law, party,” to be held at the library on said Mr. McGeough. “We had real including major reforms in the area were present for the presentation of to cut personnel and services. “We six-point increase. Sunday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 people getting us involved in real of education. awards to three war veterans and four made a decision not to” make those If it was such a bad idea to use the police officers at Tuesday’s meeting. p.m. cuts, he said. surplus, he asked Mr. Samuel, why projects. It was an exceptional way Over 160 individuals attended the The festivities will include com- to learn.” council’s Awards Dinner, including Steve Sanislo of the police depart- Of those residents who spoke dur- was the surplus used to offset taxes in plimentary hot dogs, chips and soda Today, Mr. McGeough serves on the graduates and their families, state ment, Robert Kruthers of the rescue ing the public hearing, sentiment the 2000, 2001 and 2002 township squad, and Dave Ziegler of the fire at 12 p.m., a performance by seemed to be pretty evenly split budgets that the Mayor said were the school district’s advisory board officials and members of the New children’s musician Tom Chapin at for the Maintenance Mechanics pro- Jersey State Board of Education, department were all honored as Vet- between those expressing outright approved by bipartisan and unani- 1:30 p.m., two local bands, and the gram. He also has experience as a county vocational-technical school erans of Foreign Wars. opposition to the tax increase and mous votes? Councilman Trumpp made pre- display of a quilt and mural created those supporting or at least saying Mr. Lipstein criticized the five youth minister and holds a college superintendents, board members and to commemorate the anniversary. degree in Christian Youth Ministries administrators. sentations to four officers who per- they understood the reasons for the council Republicans for having cam- formed admirably under pressure. Residents are asked to bring a des- hike. paigned on a vow to stabilize taxes. Corporal Marc Gottlick received sert to share, and it is recommended Several residents railed against “You must have had a pretty good the “Meritorious Service Award” for that each bring a chair to use at the taxes in general or government feel last year” that property taxes this dealing with an attempted bicycle event. spending, and several offered their year would be increasing, he told the theft, where the suspect resisted ar- Councilman Kline reviewed the own solutions for lessening future council. rest and had to be chased down and history of the library, which began in property tax bills, including pos- The forces that led to the tax hike, captured. 1899 with 18 books, and currently sible new local government revenue Mr. Lipstein added, “didn’t come has an annual circulation of 72,000. sources and eliminating county gov- about yesterday.” He said Mayor ernment. Marks “owes people an explanation” Catherine Mangan Concerns were expressed that large for how campaign promises to keep Planning Bd. property tax hikes would force se- taxes stable turned into what Mr. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Earns Honors Citation nior citizens to move out of Scotch Lipstein maintained was an 18 per- shelved and the portion of the hear- SCOTCH PLAINS – Catherine Plains, while one resident said town- cent tax increase. ing on traffic issues was abruptly Mangan, a 2001 graduate of Scotch ship taxes were much higher than Responding, the mayor challenged closed. The township will still re- Plains-Fanwood High School, re- neighboring communities. Mr. Lipstein to offer an alternative quest a reduction in the Jerusalem ceived the University of Maryland Mayor Marks countered that tax proposal that would lessen the tax Road speed limit. (UMD) Honors Citation during a increases in Scotch Plains, burden. SPECIAL HONOR...Fanwood resident Sean McGeough, the award recipient, Mr. Doyle acknowledged the resi- ceremony held at UMD’s College Westfield and Fanwood over the Concluding the hearing, all five is pictured in the center. Pictured, left to right, are: Don Megaro, Building dents’ concerns, saying the board Park campus on April 30. past four years were “pretty much council members spoke in favor of Trades Teacher at the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools (UCVTS), was “trying our best to make that A double major in journalism and comparable.” the budget, with Councilwoman Sean’s parents, Sean, UCVTS Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Bistocchi, situation for the developer and for psychology, Catherine is finishing her Several residents criticized the Paulette Coronato delivering a vehe- UCVTS Principal John Crowley, and UCVTS Business Administrator Pete the residents compatible, but we’re sophomore year at UMD, where she Democratic Party literature while ment denunciation of the state’s prop- Capodice. facing some difficult issues.” has also played flute in the Concert another said the Republicans were erty tax system. She urged residents Several other minor matters per- Band, and is a reporter for the univer- wrong for “degrading” the Demo- to contact state legislators in an ef- taining to the development were also sity newspaper, The Diamondback. crats in past campaigns. fort to change the system because, discussed by the board, including an The Honors Citation signifies the In several instances, the discus- “the citizens of New Jersey can no icing problem near the intersection successful completion of the first sion turned into rehashings of the longer afford these onerous tax bur- I beg your of Madison Avenue and Fanwood two years of honors coursework, 1998 council campaign that brought dens. People in Trenton need to hear Avenue, the street that will lead di- which includes honors seminars, spe- the Democrats to power for a year, from you.” rectly out of the development. cial introductory courses, and a first- Pardon... Westfield has been notified of the year colloquium. problem and will look into it during UMD’s honors program is a highly Registration Open for Fall Madison Avenue’s scheduled repav- selective, nationally-recognized pro- Win One ing this summer. gram for talented undergraduates. County Vo-Tech Programs of Four SCOTCH PLAINS – Union County industry. This program has one of the residents can register now for the school’s highest job placement rates. courses at the Union County Voca- The Cosmetology program allows Rose Gardens Westfield Recreation Department tional-Technical Schools (UCVTS) that students to complete the required begin on Wednesday, September 3, at 1,000 hours needed to take the re- This Weekend the Raritan Road campus in Scotch quired state Board of Cosmetology 2003 SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM Plains. licensing exam. A variety of courses, ranging from The Culinary program prepares stu- A six-week program of supervised arts & crafts, sports, games and specials computer-aided drafting and design to dents to enter the hospitality industry auto mechanics to carpentry, will be as an assistant chef, sous chef, banquet PROGRAM: June 27 to August 8 – Monday through Friday offered for adults on a full-time basis cook, garden manager or prep cook. again this fall by the UCVTS district. The Maintenance Mechanics pro- I did promise you HOURS: 9 am - ll:45 am and 1 pm - 3:45 pm The courses will meet daily, Mon- gram offers training in plumbing, basic day through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 2:50 electricity, carpentry, glazing and glass LO CATIONS: Franklin, Jefferson, McKinley, Tamaques, p.m. The only exceptions are the Culi- cutting, locksmithing, and general re- a rose garden. nary Arts and Cosmetology programs, pairs. Washington, and Wilson Elementary Schools both of which meet Monday through Financial aid is available to students There are thousands of rose varieties out Friday, 2 to 8 p.m., and are offered on who qualify, and free job placement FEE: $15.00 PER CHILD a full-time basis. assistance is available to graduates. there, but only a small percentage of these Students who enter the program in For more information on these pro- will do well in your garden. We have selected ELIGIBILITY: Westfield Residents Only – Grades 1st through 6th September will complete the program grams and application forms, please in June of 2004. call the admissions office at (908) 889- (Grade in September 2003) only the best varieties to sell. We have The adult education program in- 8288, extension no. 341. hundreds of varieties. All of our roses carry PLEASE NOTE: PLAYGROUND REGISTRATION STARTS JUNE 2, 2003 cludes occupational and technical an 8.0 or higher rating by the American Rose training that prepare students for em- ALL registration will be conducted at the Recreation Dept. located at 425 E. Broad St. ployment in their field of study. All Society. of the courses combine hands-on Cell Tower • Stop in this Weekend for your chance to A report card showing proof of grade is MANDATORY at registration. training with state-of-the-art technol- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 win one of Four Rose Gardens. Rose Garden ogy. ing by thanking residents for their • Children must be registered to engage in any activity. Courses available for students this thoughts and suggestions and ad- consists of 5 Rose Bushes of your choice. spring include Air Conditioning (A/ • vised the public that the council No Purchase Necessary. Camp T-Shirts will be available at time of registration. C), Heating and Refrigeration Tech- would be making its decision at its nology, Auto Collision, Cosmetology, • regular council meeting on May 13. Due to required medical information, registration process must be Culinary Arts, Electromechanical Tech- The Federal Communications Spring Hours nology, Maintenance Mechanics and conducted by parent/guardian. Commission recently recognized the Mon-Tue 9am-6pm • Wed-Thu 9am-7pm Telecommunications. potential impact of cell towers on the The A/C, Heating and Refrigeration environment, as evidenced by a press Fri & Sat 8am-7pm • Sun 9am-6pm program continues to be one of the release dated May 1, 2003, announc- school’s most popular offerings. The Westfield Recreation Department – 425 E. Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 ing its intention to develop a plan to ILLIAMS URSERY program trains students to work in an protect historic and environmental Hours: 8:30AM – 4:30PM, Monday-Friday. Phone: 908-789-4080 industry with technologies that control resources, while continuing to ex- the climate and the environment in pand communications infrastructure. & The Gift House which we live and work. Specifically, its noted its responsibil- www.williams-nursery.com The Carpentry/Construction pro- ity to evaluate the impact of the con- 524 Springfield Ave Quick Gift gram is available for students inter- Westfield • 908-232-4076 struction of cell towers on the envi- Solution ested in the booming building trades ronment and historic sites. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, May 15, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION NEEDED ON PROP. TAX REFORM Elizabethtown Water Cleaning SP Mayor Testifies Before Water Mains in Scotch Plains

State Assembly Committee By DEBORAH MADISON Reilly said. If the water company Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times receives reports of discolored water By FRED ROSSI He said that a constitutional con- Beginning in March of this year, or poor pressure, they will inspect the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times vention “can move reform beyond the and continuing to approximately No- mains to see if a cleaning is necessary. Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks bipartisan political logjam that inevi- vember, the Elizabethtown Water Other sections of Scotch Plains urged a State Assembly committee tably blocks its progress in the Legis- Company will be cleaning and relin- were cleaned two years ago. There last week to pass legislation that would lature,” as happened with similar leg- ing water mains in various parts of are approximately 56, 250 ft. of mains ask New Jersey voters whether they islation last year. Scotch Plains. The miles of above in Scotch Plains. want to convene a state constitutional The mayor also told the committee ground pipes running along gutters Residents along the temporary by- convention to reform the property tax about last November’s nonbinding and across driveways are temporarily pass pipes were sent a letter inform- system. ballot referendum in Scotch Plains supplying water to homes and busi- ing them of the process. They were Mayor Marks’ testimony, given on that asked voters their opinion on a nesses, while the mains are cleaned advised to run their water, from the behalf of the New Jersey State League convention to revamp the property and re-lined. temporary bypass lines, for 10 min- of Municipalities, was delivered just tax system. That referendum passed Erin Reilly, spokesperson for the utes, if the water has not been run for prior to the Assembly’s State Govern- by a four-to-one margin. GRANTED...Knit-a-bit on Broad Street in Westfield was the latest recipient of water company told The Westfield at least four hours or if the water ment Committee’s vote to release A- Talking about his day in Trenton, a facade grant from the Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC). A new sign Leader and The Times of Scotch comes out hot, Ms. Reilly said. This 540, which now heads to the lower the mayor told The Times of Scotch was installed with the money. Pictured above, from the left, are DWC Vice- Plains-Fanwood that the water com- is to insure that standing water from chamber’s Appropriations Commit- Plains-Fanwood he had been a last Chair Dave Martone, Knit-a-Bit owners Harriet Shafran and Susan Cahn plus pany routinely performs cleanings in the pipes is not used. tee. A companion bill, S-478, faces an minute addition to the panel giving DWC Chair Alan DeRose. all towns on a rotating basis. The When asked about the security of uncertain future in the State Senate. testimony. cleaning and relining improves wa- the lines, Ms. Reilly told The Leader The mayor told the Assembly panel “I was overwhelmingly flattered.” ter quality and flow, which is impor- and The Times that there was no way to that “the property tax accounts for Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Ferguson Backs $2.36 Bill. tant for fire protection, Ms. Reilly tamper with the above-ground pipes. If over 45 percent of total state and local Roberts, a cosponsor of A-540, had said. The cleaning involves running anyone attempted to tamper with the tax revenue” in New Jersey while the informed William Dressel, the a snake-like rotor through the main line, causing a leak, the system would national average is just over 30 per- League’s Executive Director, that the Effort for Nonotechnology to clean it. Then the main is coated shut off. The lines are also checked cent. He added that, in 1997, the committee would be holding a hear- WASHINGTON — With Lucent sults - from paints that do not rust to with a new layer of cement before daily by water company employees for state’s per capita property tax burden ing the following day and requested Technologies’ Bell Labs in Murray more efficient light-emitting diodes. being disinfected. signs of leaks or damage. was $1,596, nearly double the na- that one of a trio of mayors, Mr. Marks Hill, leading the effort into Rep. Ferguson last summer toured How often each town is cleaned The renovation process is running tional average, and that property taxes included, testify on behalf of the leg- nanotechnology research, Congress- Bell Labs, whose president, Bill O’Shea, depends on reports from field workers two weeks ahead of schedule, Ms. in New Jersey equaled 5.6 percent of islation. When the other two were man Mike Ferguson, R-N.J., voted praised congressional action on the bill. and residents on quality, flow and Reilly said and they expect to finish personal income, two percentage unable to be in Trenton last Thursday on May 7 to authorize $2.36 billion “This bill demonstrates a strong, build up of residue. Each town is before Sunday, November 30. No other points above the national average. afternoon, the task fell to the Scotch for a national effort to develop new unified national commitment to cleaned at least once every five to ten neighboring towns are scheduled for “Time and time again, New Jersey Plains mayor, who has spoken about devices and structures that would be nanotechnology, which ultimately will years, depending on the build-up, Ms. cleaning in the immediate future. governors have called into being a the issue a number of times this year as small as one one-hundred-thou- ensure that the United States remains long line of special blue ribbon prop- and hopes to make it an issue in his sandth the diameter of a human hair. the global leader in developing this erty tax commissions,” Mayor Marks forthcoming campaign for State Sen- The funding would accelerate re- next great frontier in technology,” Mr. said. “Over and over and over again, ate. search at Bell Labs and other facili- O’Shea said. “And New Jersey, with Open House Is Scheduled they have studied New Jersey’s re- “It was kind of an exciting day,” the ties into nanotechnology, which is our head start as an existing center of gressive overreliance on the property mayor said. “I’d never done anything the manipulation of individual at- excellence in nanotech, will also ben- For 4-H Summer Camp tax as a source of funding for essential like this before.” oms. It is President George Bush’s efit from the ongoing economic and services, programs and public educa- He said Assemblyman Roberts told highest science and technology pri- scientific stimulus this burgeoning field WESTFIELD – Rutgers Coopera- pleted grades 3 through 11 who wish to tion in particular.” him that he would soon request that ority, and the National Science Foun- brings to the state.” tive Extension of Union County, spend a week at the camp this summer. Despite those past studies, the the State Senate come back into spe- dation recently predicted a $1 tril- H.R. 776 would authorize $2.36 based in Westfield, has announced All sessions will begin on Monday mayor said, “New Jersey remains cial session to consider their compan- lion global market for billion over three years for that an open house will take place on morning and end on Saturday morn- nationally notorious for its unequaled ion bill, but Mayor Marks admitted nanotechnology within the decade nanotechnology research and devel- Sunday, May 18, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. ing. Camps will run for six consecu- and inequitable overreliance on the that, “on face value, it doesn’t look that could translate into as many as opment programs at NSF, the Depart- for individuals interested in the sum- tive weeks, from July 7 to August 16. property tax” because the Legislature like it has a chance of passing.” seven million new jobs. ment of Energy, the Department of mer camp program at the Lindley G. Special county preference weeks and never enacted any of the recommen- However, he said, “even in fail- The legislation - H.R. 776, the Commerce, NASA and the Environ- Cook 4-H Camp. bussing will allow campers to come dations in past studies. ure, this is now moving forward Nanotechnology Research and De- mental Protection Agency. It also would The camp is a sleep-away camp with with those from their local area. All For too long, Mr. Marks said, “the more than ever before. We’re keep- velopment Act of 2002 - won House encourage U.S. technology leadership a lake located on 100 acres in Sussex youth are invited to attend. blame for this burden has been laid on ing the issue fresh and on the front approval 405-19. It now moves to the by assuring stable, long-term support County. Registrations are now being Programs will be tailored to the the shoulders of municipal officials burner.” And he added that it was Senate for consideration. for nanotechnology research. accepted for youth who have com- campers’ individual interests and who struggle to fund essential ser- “very encouraging,” on the consti- “Nanotechnology is the next fron- guided by experienced staff at all vices in a system that they did not tutional convention legislation, “to tier in development that holds the times. Swimming, boating, arts and create and a system that they cannot see Democrats and Republicans get- promise of revolutionizing industries crafts, hiking, camping, nature and change.” ting together on this issue.” from medicine to information tech- ecology, drama, riflery and archery nology,” Rep. Ferguson said after the are among the scheduled activities. vote. “Scientists in New Jersey are During the open house, visitors confidently predicting a day when will have an opportunity to tour the tiny probes could be injected into the camp, meet the counselors, enjoy body for medical diagnostics and activities and make a craft. even repair. Given the enormous po- For more information and pricing tential in development and job cre- packages, please contact the Lindley Jim Hely ation, we must seize this opportunity G. Cook 4-H Camp, 100A Struble WEISEMANHELY to harness this technology.” Road, Branchville 07826. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 15, 2003 Page 3 Computer COP Software Designed to Protect Kids WESTFIELD — The Westfield unsophisticated computer users to Police Department’s Community Po- protect their children by easily find- lice Bureau is offering for sale a com- ing objectionable web sites, activi- puter program called Computer COP. ties and materials.” This software scans a computer Monies raised from the sale of this and provides owners with a simple program will help support the method to see if the computer has Westfield Police youth programs. been used inappropriately. These include D.A.R.E., the Parents can use the monitoring Westfield Police Youth Academy, software to automatically search for PAL, Police Explorers, a county- potentially offensive photo files and wide basketball league, school liai- suspect words or phrases that match son programs, youth fingerprinting, more than 1,000 red-flagged words tours of the department, block par- FIGHTING MOLD…Assembly Deputy Speaker Nellie Pou, far left, and As- contained in the built-in dictionary. ties, a bike safety program and semblywoman Linda Stender, second from left, are sponsoring a bill, which According to a description of the Stranger Danger. BIG CHANGES…The Parish House of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield would require better home inspection and construction to prevent mold. Also program supplied by the police de- The Computer COP program may pictured is Dr. Joseph Ponessamold an expert from Rutgers Cooperative has been undergoing major renovations, designed to make the building more Extension, and mold victim Jeanne Kavinski of Fanwood. partment, “parents can utilize the be purchased by calling Detective accessible, which are expected to be completed this year. Pictured is the software to protect their children from Sandra Chambers of the Westfield restructured side entrance, from which elderly and disabled people will now opportunists who use the Internet to Police Department. She may be have access to all levels of the building, including Assembly Hall. Additional take advantage of youths and also to reached at (908) 789-6084. Individu- amenities have also been incorporated into the structure. The Presbyterian Stender, Pou Craft Bill to monitor their sons’ and daughters’ als may also stop by the police Church marks its 275th anniversary this year. activities. department’s Records Bureau Mon- “The simplicity of Computer COP day through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 Protect Against Toxic Mold makes it easy for parents who are p.m. The cost is $10. Presbyterian Church Reports TRENTON — Seeking to safe- erproofing, both of which can reduce guard homeowners from health prob- the circulation of outdoor air. On Parish House Renovations lems and financial catastrophe, As- Dr. Joseph Ponessa, a mold expert County Police Receive semblywoman Linda Stender and with Rutgers Cooperative Extension WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian its present location. Assembly Deputy Speaker Nellie Pou said, “this can be a severe problem for Church in Westfield has revealed The Parish House renovations rep- announced the introduction of legis- young children, the elderly and ill- Five LoJack Computers that the first phase of renovations to resent a significant milestone for lation that would establish a compre- ness-prone individuals.” its Parish House have been com- those who use it for meetings or hensive program to mitigate toxic The bill would set construction stan- COUNTY – Union County Free- “With these new computers, we pleted, with the second phase ex- attend functions that the church hosts mold contamination. dards that would minimize mold holder Chairwoman Deborah will be twice as effective in recover- pected to be finished by the end of for the community. Built in 1925, it “Toxic mold is the residential epi- growth. No construction permits or Scanlon announced the donation of ing LoJack-equipped stolen ve- this year. has had additions made to its struc- demic of the early 21st century,” said certificates of occupancy could be five additional state-of-the-art LoJack hicles,” Police Chief Daniel Vaniska The new parking lot is the first ture since that time. Assemblywoman Stender (D-Union). issued unless new residential and Police Tracking Computers to help said. visible sign of the many changes that The building houses the Chapel, “These mold infestations can go unde- school buildings meet the mold haz- the Union County Police Depart- When the owner of a Lo-Jack- have been taking place to rebuild a administrative and ministerial of- tected for months, causing widespread ard code standards. ment better locate and recover stolen equipped vehicle finds that it has central part of the church campus. fices, a lounge area, meeting rooms property damage and leaving occu- Many health officials now feel that vehicles. been stolen, the owner should imme- Founded in 1728, The Presbyte- for church members, a room for com- pants with serious health problems.” an exposure to large amounts of any “Car thieves should beware: Union diately call the police. The theft re- rian Church is the oldest church in munity groups, a dedicated area for Molds are multi-cellular fungi type of mold is a serious health risk, County is a dangerous place for them port is immediately entered into a Westfield. The congregation is cel- youth meetings and gatherings, a found in the natural environment. They so it is important to fix any water to do business,” Chairwoman Scanlon crime database, which automatically ebrating the church’s 275th anniver- library, maintenance area and As- may begin growing indoors when problems in the home and clean up said. triggers a Lo-Jack alert, complete sary this year with a series of activi- sembly Hall, the central meeting and mold spores land on surfaces that are the mold. The units are valued at $1,500 with detailed information on the sto- ties and projects. dining area for the congregation. wet or damp. While there are many The Stender/Pou measure would each. About 150 police agencies in len vehicle. Tracking computers in The church’s first house of wor- Handicapped and elderly persons types of mold, one type — require the Department of Commu- New Jersey (12 in Union County) are police patrol cars use audio and vi- ship is said to have been a log cabin will now have access to Assembly Strachybotrys Chartum — can be nity Affairs to establish programs to equipped with LoJack units, which sual displays to direct officers to- built on Benson Place. A few years Hall from the same level as the park- toxic, producing poisonous particles, test for the presence of mold and can track vehicles equipped with hid- ward the source of the signal in the later, a 40-acre tract of land was ing lot. The other levels of the build- which can cause serious health prob- certify persons who test for and clean den LoJack transmitters. stolen vehicle. acquired, bounded by Kimball Av- ing, including the Chapel, will also be lems among humans. up mold. Ninety days after the enact- The Union County Police currently “This continuing partnership with enue, Elm Street, Euclid Avenue and accessible via a new elevator system. The Stender/Pou measure (A-3561) ment of the establishment of the cer- have five units installed in patrol LoJack is part of the Freeholder East Broad Street. Individuals requiring a handi- introduced last week would require tification program, only certified per- cars. Since 1991, they have recov- Board’s ongoing effort to provide The first sanctuary on this prop- capped-accessible entrance will be home sellers to disclose to buyers the sonnel would be able to test for, ered 37 LoJack-equipped stolen ve- our police with the tools, equipment erty was completed in 1740, while able to access the side entrance using presence of any known mold, give cleanup, or safeguard buildings from hicles. and personnel needed to make Union the distinctive spire was hoisted into the new, two-lane driveway from buyers 10 days to conduct an inspec- the presence of mold. County families safer and more se- place in 1758. The church’s role in Mountain Avenue and turning left tion of the home and provide buyers The department also would be re- Scholarship Awarded cure,” said Freeholder Chester revolutionary times is part of after the drop-off into the parking lot with mold-hazard information pam- quired to establish standards for mold Holmes. Westfield’s heritage. itself, or continuing through to the phlets. If sellers fail to perform any of remediation, including specialized To Eileen Gessner LoJack is the nation’s first and Over the years, the church prop- East Broad Street exit. these tasks, buyers would be released cleaning, repairs, maintenance, paint- WESTFIELD – Dickson College in only stolen vehicle tracking and re- erty changed in size, and its build- The expanded and redesigned com- from all obligations under their con- ing, temporary containment and ongo- Carlisle, Pa. has reported that Eileen covery system used by federal, state ings came to occupy roughly the mercial grade kitchen in Assembly tracts. The measure also provides for ing monitoring of mold problems. Gessner of Westfield was recently and local law enforcement agencies same space they do today. None of Hall will enable volunteers to pre- mold inspections of rental units. In addition, the department would awarded a Benjamin Rush Scholarship. throughout the country. More than the original buildings still exist. The pare the 200 to 250-plus meals on the The bill would provide for loans be required to study the health effects A senior at Westfield High School, three million LoJack units have been sanctuary was built and rebuilt over premises each Wednesday night for a and grants to homeowners to help of indoor mold problems and report its she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul installed in vehicles nationwide. The the years; the present building dates soup kitchen in Elizabeth – an activ- solve mold problems in their homes. findings to the Governor and Legisla- Gessner of Westfield. company boasts a 90 percent recover back to 1861. ity known as the Agape Project. The measure would set up a Mold ture every six months; conduct a pub- The scholarship, which is worth success rate; more than 50,000 sto- The church underwent a major Further amenities include new Hazard Assistance Fund, which would lic information campaign about the $12,000 per year, is awarded to the top len vehicles have been recovered to renovation in 1964, when the sanctu- heating, ventilating, cooling and be funded through new licensure fees health effects of mold; and set up a toll- freshmen applicants to Dickson in rec- date. Most vehicles are recovered ary was extended by 30 feet, as vari- lighting systems, as well as addi- for home inspectors and associate free telephone information service. ognition of superior academic achieve- within 24 hours of being reported ous trucks and cranes were used to tional rest rooms and mini-kitchen home inspectors. Finally, the bill requires the depart- ment and leadership in high school. stolen. move the steeple portion forward to facilities available on each level. The legislation also would appropri- ment to conduct a study concerning The grant is renewable for three ad- ate $1 million from the Catastrophic the dangers posed to the public health, ditional years of resident study at Illness in Children Fund to pay for safety and welfare by the presence of Dickson or an affiliated academic-year emergency relocation of children and mold in buildings. study-abroad program. Valley Furniture Shop their families suffering from illness Exquisite 18th Century Reproductions caused by mold problems in their resi- dences. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with exposure to 56th ANNUAL MEMORIAL CLEARANCE SALE! mold include allergic reactions, asthma END YOUR STRUGGLE May 15th thru Memorial Day, May 26th and other respiratory complaints. 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Our children should have the The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield DTM motivated to attend and speak at Board opportunity to compete for their school D and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: of Education meetings about reinstating and be coached by school coaches. A New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association eighth grade sports. school sponsored intramural program Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Many more are motivated about the would be no more than an extra after with four definitions – only one is cor- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association issue and were, whether it was expressed school program – one that is duplicative rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey or not, prepared to vote down this year’s and of little interest to students. Com- sharp enough to discern this deception of school budget if the issue wasn’t prop- petitive athletes will have little or no diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue erly addressed. I know I was and am. I interest and most other students will Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 If you can guess one correctly – good have four school age children and want have other activities. An intramural pro- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 to support the best school system we can gram does nothing to address the issues vidual. If you get three – word expert. If have. I, like many other parents, would raised by parents in the fall. you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at not otherwise dream of voting down a There is a reason Edison Intermediate P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 free time! school budget. School has kept old photos of school All words and correct definitions PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. That said, I think the school system teams on the walls outside the gymna- come from the board game Diction should reflect the interests and priorities sium. The teams and students in the Deception. Horace R. Corbin of the community it serves and, while pictures were a source of school and Michelle H. LePoidevin PUBLISHER Fred K. Lecomte Answers to last week’s arcane words. A&E and EDUCATION MARKETING DIRECTOR striving to provide the highest standard community pride then and now and con- David B. Corbin of education, run programs and maintain tributed to a wonderful tradition at the 1. Keddah – An elephant trap Suzette F. Stalker ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS Michael L. Bartiromo 2. Perrier – A medieval catapult for COMMUNITY MARKETING & PRODUCTION facilities that develop in its students a school. That tradition and the values Karen M. Hinds greater sense of pride, achievement, and reinforced are important to the parents hurling stones Jennifer Pinto OFFICE MANAGER Robert P. Connelly 3. Levigate – To rub or grind; to make MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS community. Competitive school sports of Westfield. NEWS & REPORTING programs are one way to reinforce those I urge the board, in their deliberations, smooth Lauren S. Pass Ben Corbin values and important enough to parents to exercise common sense and to listen 4. Spetches – The trimmings of skins ASSIGNMENT EDITOR SERVICES and hides, used for making glue SUBSCRIPTION PRICE in this town that they were and are will- to the members of the community they One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 ing to speak out on their behalf. represent. The people who raised their MABBLE The administration and the Board of voices for eighth grade sports were not 1. To wrap Education seemed to finally understand advocating an extra after school gym 2. To crumble; scatter the importance of the issue and included class. They were demanding the rein- 3. To mumble inaudibly Officials at State and Local Levels Should a budget allocation for the reinstatement statement of a competitive middle school 4. To chew loudly of eighth grade sports in the just passed sports program. PONTACQ budget. James Brucia 1. A slingshot Take a Stand on Property Tax Reform I attended this past week’s Board of Westfield 2. A river of southeast Michigan that Education meeting and was quite frankly empties into Lake Erie staggered to hear that the administration 3. A type of red wine Yet again, the property tax system in New strapped as they seek ways to fund services and, is now proposing satisfying the commu- WF Education Fund Jersey is under scrutiny in Trenton, although even more so, their boards of education. 4. An engineer who specializes in nity demand for 8th grade sports with a Praises WF Leader building temporary bridges hopes that real action will be taken this year are, Why hasn’t Trenton bothered to act? Because it spring intramural program and a narrow DROGUE yet again, not great. The State Assembly’s State is easier for the state to pass the buck to munici- competitive program consisting only of Check out this week’s Westfield 1. A West Indian slow-moving coast- field hockey and wrestling. Leader – In the annual supplement en- ing craft built for carrying goods Government Committee last week released A- palities, rather than take the heat themselves. The rationale for this approach was titled, This Is Westfield, on page 24, 2. A buoy attached to the end of a 540, which calls for a ballot referendum this And that brings us to our local legislative teams based on the proposition that there are there is an article on The Education harpoon line November on the question of whether the state from the 21st and 22nd districts, which have been many outlets for competitive athletes in Fund. 3. A sad, mournful song used in funer- town and that it would be nice to have an Arts and Education Editor Michelle als should convene a constitutional convention next very silent on this issue. This is an election year, inclusive program. LePoidevin of The Leader, approached 4. Roily; muddy; filthy year to address and put forth reforms to the and we’d very much like to hear — before the Westfield is a wonderful community, me some time ago, requesting permis- DREPANIUM property tax system. That bill heads for the campaigns get underway — what Senators Tom and thanks to the volunteer efforts of sion to write about our organization and, 1. A small cleaning cloth many residents, we have a wide array of of course we were very happy to say yes. 2. The art of interior decorating Assembly’s Appropriations Committee, while a Kean, Jr. and Joseph Suliga and Assemblymen all inclusive sports programs for our My thanks to Darielle and Carolyn for 3. An eyepatch similar bill, S-478, faces an uncertain future in Eric Muñoz, M.D., Jon Bramnick and Jerry Green children. Virtually every sports organi- their input and my special appreciation 4. In botany, a sickle-shaped cyme zation in Westfield offers all inclusive to Michelle LePoidevin for her desire to the State Senate. and Assemblywoman Linda Stender think about programs where children of all abilities help promote our efforts in a public Last year, a similar effort in Trenton petered the property tax system. are welcome and encouraged to partici- forum, raising our awareness in the com- Town Responds out in the face of indifference or outright oppo- Do they think it’s fair? Do they believe the pate. As a community, we do not lack munity to greater levels and to our own To Bernstein Letter sition from Governor James McGreevey and leg- present system is effective? Additionally, what opportunities for interested children to Kim B. for helping me put together a participate in all inclusive athletics. What great article. Once again The Westfield Thank you for your e-mail to Mayor islative leaders. The governor remains unrecep- are their thoughts about a constitutional conven- we do lack, and what many parents are Leader shows us that our local newspa- McDermott and the Town Council. I have tive to the idea, as do Senate co-leaders Richard tion to consider reforms or, at the very least, demanding, are the competitive sports per is just that - “A Leader” committed spoken to Claude Shaffer, Superintenndent Codey and John Bennett, so the chances that giving state voters the chance to express their programs in our middle schools that to the community. of Public Works, and asked about the both surrounding communities and older Elaine Slabe crosswalk you are referring to. state voters will actually be able to weigh in on opinion on such a convention? generations of Westfield students have Westfield That crosswalk was done in the question of property taxes this year remain And our municipal leaders, too, ought to be on thermoplast, a material that is supposed quite slim. the record on this issue. The Scotch Plains Town- to last for 10 years. Unfortunately, that has not been the case, and after about two We’ve argued, most recently last summer, that ship Council last year made its position known Letters to the Editor years they need to be redone. That cross- voters — many of whom pay local property taxes when it voted unanimously to place a non-bind- walk, along with the others in need of and, according to some polls, feel reform should ing referendum on its local ballot, asking voters refinishing, will be done as soon as pos- sible. They do need a spell of dry weather be a top priority — deserve a chance to express their opinion on a constitutional convention to WF Resident Concerned Over to make sure the product adheres. themselves on an issue that affects nearly every- address property tax reform; voters backed the If you are having problems getting a one. Property taxes, one of those levies that is idea by a four-to-one margin. We’d like to hear Visibility of Town Crosswalks returned call from the Department of Public Works, you may call (908) 789- based not on a person’s income but on the al- what the mayors and councils in Westfield, 4100, extension no. 600 and speak di- Editor’s note: This letter was origi- answer the phones down there. All I get is rectly to someone in the office. That most-never decreasing value of their property, Fanwood and Mountainside think about this is- nally sent to the Town of Westfield. are increasing – significantly, in some cases — in sue as well. an answering machine and never a call phone is always answered by a person and * * * * * back. I’m sending this to the local paper not voicemail, whereas the Public Works most communities this year, as local costs con- The property tax system in our state is anti- It is now 15 months, yes a year and three too, maybe they can do a story and photo crews are not in the office generally, so tinue to increase, state assistance remains frozen quated and inequitable and needs to be fixed. It’s months, since I called the Department of of the children trying to cross at the invis- you will get the voicemail. and education budgets are funded with little state about time for those who are our leaders to speak Public Works (DPW) and complained about ible crosswalk at the Rialto. Maybe then If I can be of assistance in this or any the crosswalk in front of the Rialto. I was the DPW will get off their you know what! other matter, please do not hesitate to assistance. As a result, localities find themselves up and take a stand. told that by May (2002) it would be re- A seriously concerned taxpayer and contact me. painted. Well a year and more and nothing. father! Claire Gray Take a look at the crosswalk - its Lawrence Bernstein Executive Assistant Citizens and Council Members Lauded almost gone! And it’s not just this one. Westfield Westfield Others throughout town are all worn down. It is outrageous that the DPW has done nothing about these walks. What Westfield Crossing Guards For Expressing Parking Deck Concerns will it take to get it painted, another fatality? And how can we expect drivers Last Tuesday’s Westfield Town Council pect and Elm Streets deck between $8.7 and to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk if Are Important and Overlooked meeting’s agenda was jam packed with impor- $11.5 million. you cannot even see them. Does any- I’ve lived in Westfield for over 25 for most of these years and can’t say that tant items, including the public hearing on the Mr. Solomon voiced his concerns that the tax- body in the DPW even care or monitor years and the group I’m about to bring to you have mentioned these people once. the crosswalks? Obviously not. your attention has been around double They have a record that rivals the mail 2003 budget, approval of the developers Nassau payers could be left to pay the bill for the con- And by the way, does anybody actually that time. I’ve read your This is Westfield service. No matter what the weather — HKT Associates to develop two parking decks in struction of the decks if the developer should go rain, snow, freezing cold or excessive town and assessment hearings for curb and side- bankrupt or back out. He also asked, if the decks heat, they’re, there. This year especially MS Resident Continues to Demand was a brutally cold and snowy one. walk replacement. are going to be self-supporting, where will the You have mentioned all the schools, Few people were present in the audience for town make up the money it currently derives their principals, and the teachers, but the much other than the assessment hearings. from parking revenue in the budget? Full Investigation of School Delays group I’m writing about gets students The only person to speak on the $27.99 million First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana, who has Editor’s note: This letter was in re- there safely every day, across every inter- sponse to a letter from David Rubin, the board’s duck, dodge and delay the day section right to the front door. There are budget was former Third Ward Councilman Neil been outspoken in the past few weeks about how attorney for the Mountainside Board of of reckoning. 50 individuals that break up their day Sullivan. the decks are going to be funded, stated publicly at Education. Reopening the school is important. every day, three times a day, to see that Equally important is the need for the this happens. They watch the neighbor- Even though Mr. Sullivan has been off the the meeting that he agrees with Mr. Solomon’s * * * * * public to know all the facts. Only an hoods as a watch group looking for suspi- council since losing to Kevin Walsh in the 2001 concerns. Councilman Caruana stated that he hopes Thank you for your kind letter on independent investigation will do this. cious individuals who may harm our chil- election, he spent his free time going over the these questions on the funding of the decks will be May 9. I see nothing in your letter that as- dren. Children use them as role models, But it evades the paramount issue sures this. By copy of this letter to Mr. as someone they can trust. This town is budget in a thorough manner. He came prepared answered before it is “too far down the road.” in my letter to Mr. Goggi. I called for Goggi, I call upon him to stand up and fortunate to have this group of dedicated, with multiple questions on the council’s spend- We, too, hope the questions regarding how an investigation of what I, and hun- make a promise on May 13 that he reliable, caring crossing guards. As I say ing practices. these decks will be funded without costing the dreds of mothers of Mountainside will initiate a full and complete in- you have missed them for years. School children, perceive to be mis- vestigation at the appropriate time. I don’t know if you have children in the Orenda Circle resident Allen Solomon was taxpayers money will be answered soon. management on the part of the School If your letter is read at the May 13 system or grandchildren, if you do you also present at the meeting. He has always been It is citizens like Mr. Solomon and Mr. Sullivan, Board. school board meeting, then this reply will know what I mean when I say this outspoken on the issue of the parking decks and and public servants like Councilman Caruana It would compromise no legal posi- must also be read. To achieve that I town should be grateful for there service. tions for Mr. Goggi to announce at the am copying the Board Secretary with It seems you’re not the only one that continues to be. Through each step of the pro- and the rest of the governing body, who help to Tuesday, May 13 school board meet- the urgent request that fair play re- has them as the forgotten ones; the town cess, Mr. Solomon has been there to question the keep Westfield the great town that it is. These ing that he promises a thorough and quires my letter to be read along with has passed them by for a raise for their governing body on how the decks will be funded. people all take time out of their lives and away complete investigation of what went yours. service to the community for the past wrong at the appropriate time. With every good wish to you, I two years. Sad. The cost of the decks is yet unknown; in 2000, from their families because they have the best Kind as your letter is, your response remain. There are times when someone should the Rich Report estimated the cost of the Pros- interests of the town and its citizens at heart. appears to me to be part of the school John Crilly speak out, I felt this time it was me. Mountainside Robert Lewis Westfield Resident Responds to Recent Letter Crossing Guard for nine years By Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Sagal Reader Says Letters This is in response to Temple Emanu- interested residents would not become Should Be Shorter el Senior Rabbi Douglas Sagal’s letter aware of this application through this With all the reading material, we have published in the May 8 issue of The process. As such, we, and other private to read to keep abreast (informed) of Westfield Leader. The letter relates to individuals, agreed that the best way to what is about us, reading very long let- the Temple’s application before the inform interested residents was through ters to the editor is time consuming. Board of Adjustment to convert 1.1 accurate newspaper ads and leafleting My little survey indicates people just acres of residential property into 108 at our own expense. Without this pub- don’t read long letters Letters much parking spaces, with the result that the licity it would be extremely difficult to longer than a few sentences don’t get Temple would have, in a residential successfully oppose the applicant, read. neighborhood, a parking lot consisting Temple Emanu-el, which is reputed to Joseph Chieppa of 170 parking spaces. have the largest reform congregation Mountainside Rabbi Sagal is critical of the follow- in New Jersey, and therefore, immedi- ing: (1) ads published in The Leader ate access to a large group of people. that he claims are “negative;” (2) Similar access to a large group of Deadlines leafleting of those ads in the neighbor- people would not be possible for us General News - Friday 4pm hoods; and (3) The Leader’s publish- except through advertising and Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm ing of a cartoon that Rabbi Sagal claims leafleting in the best American tradi- Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm makes light of the issue. Because we tion. Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm are not involved with the cartoon, we No one likes to be in an adversarial Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm leave that issue to The Leader. position relative to a religious institu- As to the ads and leafleting, we take tion. However, this is a secular matter To Reach Us exception to Rabbi Sagal’s description and not a religious matter (a change in E-Mail - [email protected] of the ads as “negative.” The descrip- the atmosphere of a residential neigh- Phone - (908) 232-4407 tion of the ads is inaccurate. The ads borhood by the intrusion of a large Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 merely state facts that we believe the parking lot.) We feel that we are ad- PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 community should know. The ads en- dressing this issue in a very open, courage the public to attend the Board respectful and fair manner. of Adjustment hearings in order to As regards to discourse, we invite learn all of the facts for themselves. all Westfielders to attend the next Submittal Formats There is nothing negative about that. Board of Adjustment meeting on Thurs- Email Photos & articles Under the law an applicant is re- day, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the mu- Email Ads as pdf files quired to provide limited information nicipal building where all have the Please spell & grammar check to its immediate neighbors and place a opportunity to exchange views. For more information, see formalistic notice of application in two James and Patricia Hay www.goleader.com/help newspapers. We realized that many Westfield CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 15, 2003 Page 5 Alfred Riker Named Westfield Memorial Parade Grand Marshal WESTFIELD — The Westfield industrial arts teacher. Memorial Day Parade Committee an- After retiring in 1966, Mr. Riker nounced that this year’s parade Grand began devoting a substantial amount Marshal is Alfred Riker of Westfield. of time to the Boy Scouts. He re- Mr. Riker graduated ceived the Silver Bea- from Montclair High ver Award, which is the School in 1953. He highest honor in scout- enlisted in the United ing. He is still devoting States Air Force in time to scouting as the 1954. After basic Scout Master of Troop training at Sampson 73 in Westfield. Air Force Base, he Mr. Riker has been spent nine months in active in the American radio school. After Legion where he has basic training, he was been Commander, Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HOW GOVERNMENT WORKS…Third Ward Republican Councilman An- stationed in France for Membership Chairman, TIGER CUB VISIT…The Tiger Cubs from School One and St. Barts in Scotch drew Skibitsky, center, recently visited with Jefferson School fourth grade Girl 38 months working at Chaplain and Boys State Plains visited the new office of The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Scout troop 265. Councilman Skibitsky discussed how the town council works Plains-Fanwood on Thursday, May 8 to learn about newspapers. and how citizens of Westfield can reach out to the council on many issues. a NATO base. After Chairman. Pictured, back row, from left to right, are: Caitlyn Ziobro, Tierny Cummings, leaving the service he Mr. Riker lives with Councilman Skibitsky, Emma Crossland, Emma Shor and Courtney Gurkas. worked for an elec- Alfred Riker — 2003 Memorial his wife Betty of 38 years. Second row from left are: Alyssa Clemenko, Angela Tata, Nicole Schmeider, tronics factory. Day Parade Grand Marshal They have two children, Squad Captain Encourages Catalina Gaglioti, Alexis Murphy, Daniella Ciampa, Christina Martinez, Jillian A college education David and Carrie. Ceasrine and Sarah Morassi. Seated from left are: Alycia Jhaveri, Jamie was next for Mr. Riker where he The Rikers reside in Westfield with Torcicollo, Abby Kwok and Alison Glynn. graduated Montclair State Teachers’ their Australian cattle dog Niabi (little Fund Drive Donations College with a degree in Industrial fawn). Both Mr. Riker and Betty WESTFIELD — Robert Barrett, Cap- cue squad is a wonderful service. It is truly Arts. Mr. Riker then worked for the continue to be active in scouting and tain of the Westfield Volunteer Rescue helping the citizens of Westfield when Area Students Attend Sayreville Board of Education as an are well respected in our community. Squad, and a squad member for almost 12 they need help. That is why I encourage years, encourages every member of the everyone in Westfield to support the res- Westfield community to support the squad. cue squad with a donation,” he added. Special Showing of Pianist Town Bank of WF Visited It’s very expensive today to provide The Westfield Rescue Squad is cur- first class emergency medical services to rently conducting its 2003 fund drive. Tax- By JEREMY LIPSTEIN ing the Holocaust,” said senior the community free of charge,” said Cap- deductible contributions can be made to: Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kendra Andrews. tain Barrett. “Our training is very expen- Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Last Tuesday’s field trip to a spe- The movie, starting Adrien Brody By Franklin Third Graders sive. If we don’t have the money to train Box 356, Westfield, 07091. cial showing of The Pianist at the and directed by Roman Polanski, WESTFIELD – Third graders from ceived a “goodie bag” with a com- our people, we’re not going to have quali- The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Rialto Theatre for a group of 140 was only scheduled to play at the Franklin Elementary School in memorative quarter as a “thank you” fied EMT’s and dispatchers when an emer- is always actively recruiting new mem- students from Scotch Plains- Westfield learned about the “behind the for visiting the Town Bank of gency arises. Disposable equipment is of- bers to work as emergency medical per- Rialto until mid-April, but remained ten required by OSHA (Occupational sonnel and telephone dispatchers. The Fanwood High School (SPFHS) was in the theatre for this presentation scenes” operations of a bank when they Westfield. Safety and Health Administration) and rescue squad provides all training. No more than just a day out of school: it after Rabbi Block spoke with owner visited the Town Bank of Westfield. “I think we had as much fun as the it’s all very expensive.” previous medical or first aid experience is was a chance for these students to Jesse Sayegh. Incorporated the students’ “Walk- kids did,” shared Ms. Bellino. “It “I think the citizens of Westfield feel necessary. For more information on the take in what has been called one of Westfield, Cranford, Springfield, ing Tour of Westfield” on April 29 was such a pleasure to have such grateful that the squad is there when they squad, to volunteer or contribute, please the most accurate portrayals of life in Clark and Linden high schools, went and 30, the pupils were guided by receptive visitors and to have the get into an emergency situation. The res- call the squad building at (908) 233-2500. Germany during the Holocaust. to similar presentations at the Rialto Kathy Daly, Assistant Vice President opportunity to show them a truly Early in April, Scotch Plains- within a span of a few weeks. and Branch Manager and Angela hands-on look at banking. Kids are Fanwood High School Assistant Prin- Prior to the presentation, Rabbi Bellino, Vice President. never too young to start learning OWEN BRAND cipal Ed Braun received a call from Block took a few minutes to discuss “We entertained roughly 100 stu- about savings and banking – vital Rabbi Levi Block of the Union the reality of what the movie was dents over the course of two days,” life tools they will need to grasp as County Torah Center trying to ar- about to portray and reinforce the said Ms. Daly. “We introduced the they grow. In fact, the importance of range for students from the high movie’s message that bigotry and students to the operation of the bank teaching children the hows and whys Your Home Town school to see a special presentation anti-Semitism must not be tolerated. vaults and the technology support- of savings is our main reason for of The Pianist. Prompting this pre- “Usually when you watch a horror ing ATMs and security systems. We starting our Piggybank Savings Ac- MORTGAGE BANKER sentation was a talk that Rabbi Block movie you know in the back of your also discussed the different types of count.” had with a friend of his, Edward mind that it didn’t really happen; not accounts we offer and the impor- This account is a new savings prod- Mosberg, an area holocaust survivor, so with this movie,” said Rabbi Block tance of saving for the future.” uct for children, which was launched who had shown interest in funding in emphasizing the reality of the The children also toured the safe earlier this month. A statement sav- the event, if Rabbi Block organized story being told. “Students can relate deposit area and learned how a safe ings account with no minimum bal- it. to these ideas more personally by deposit box protects valuable docu- ance and a high rate of interest, Knowing the educational impor- watching the film’s portrayal of one ments and possessions. The tour con- Piggyback Savings also comes with Residential - Construction tance of teaching the Holocaust, Mr. family’s story.” cluded with a visit to the boardroom, a gift: a piggybank, while supplies Braun organized the trip for April 29, “I thought it was a great educa- where they were taught how bank last, to help young account holders Commercial - Bridge Loans which is also Holocaust Remem- tional experience and a great oppor- decisions are made by the Board of remember to save. brance Day. tunity for many students, who Directors. In addition, the Town Bank of Local (908) 789-2730 Students in US History II, AP Eu- wouldn’t have otherwise seen it,” Ms. Bellino likened the decision- Westfield will add $10 to any ropean History, Humanities, Sociol- said Catherine Hoffman, an English making process to what their princi- Piggybank Savings Account opened Toll Free (888) 489-9680 ogy, Racism and the Holocaust, and and Humanities teacher at the high pal does in school, using familiar with $10 or more, provided the ac- Pager (908) 535-8244 English IV were invited on the trip. school, who attended the showing. examples from the students’ own count remains open for one year. [email protected] Mr. Braun explained that these classes While Mr. Mosburg had hoped to experience. Every effort was made “We created this account to truly were chosen because the Holocaust make a brief speech the day of the to help the students understand the be a learning experience, one that fits into the core curriculum, as many showing, he was unable to attend. “whys” behind all of the operations enriches a child’s appreciation for Licensed Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking teachers had classroom discussions Though, Mr. Braun hopes that Mr. of the bank they saw. saving – and conveys that saving is Equal Housing Lender on the movie the following day. Mosburg will one day come to the Before departing, each student re- fun,” explained Ms. Bellino. “It was a powerful movie,” said high school to discuss his experi- Mr. Braun. “There were a lot of ences during the Holocaust with other students who watched the credits, members of the student body. Home Equity Credit Line at UnitedTrust and they were pretty quiet when they came out. 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PUBLICATION Foothills Club Members Reverend Mills to Present Mark 40th Anniversary Tales of ‘Scots and Fairies’ WESTFIELD — On Sunday, May wide variety of reproductions, crafts, MOUNTAINSIDE – The Foot- many activities organized by the 18, the Reverend John Mills of cookbooks, games and educational hills Club of Mountainside cel- club were a blood bank available to Fanwood will present a program for materials for children. ebrated its 40th anniversary with a members and their families. Card all ages entitled “The Scots and Fair- Admission to the museum is $2 for luncheon at B.G. Fields Restaurant parties were held to benefit the Little ies in the Colonies” between 2 and 5 adults, 50 cents for students and free in Westfield on May 1. League, and in 1966 a resuscitation p.m. at the Miller-Cory House Mu- for children under age six. Begun in 1963 with Mrs. Donald mannequin was purchased for the seum, located at 614 Mountain Av- A Mott’s Artillery Encampment Lugannan as its first president and rescue squad. enue in Westfield. will take place on the museum 173 members, the group devoted In 1973, a spruce tree was do- In the late 1600s and early 1700s, grounds on Sunday, June 1. For addi- itself to community service and so- nated by the club and dedicated to many people migrated from Scot- tional information about the museum, cial projects. Marine Captain James Egan of land to the west fields of Elizabeth, please call the museum office at (908) At the time the club was orga- Mountainside, who was listed as bringing with them the many leg- 232-1776. nized, membership was open to those missing in action in Vietnam. Funds ends, stories and fairy tales from who had been residents of were raised at charity balls to aid their homeland. Reverend Mills will Nature Center Seeks Mountainside for three years or the Nurses Association of Westfield tell stories about Brownies, Fairies longer. A contest was held to name and Mountainside, as well as the and the creature known as “Silkie.” Wildflower Planters this newly-formed group of women, Mountainside Public Library. Tours of the 1740 farmhouse will FANWOOD – Help is needed to with Mrs. James Holcombe submit- Gifts were donated for patients at be conducted by costumed museum plant wildflower seed in an area next ting the name “Foothills Club.” John Runnells Hospital. Addition- volunteers. The last tour will begin at to the Fanwood Nature Center on Meetings were held at the ally, card parties and theater parties 4 p.m. Additionally, the museum’s Saturday, May 31, at 10 a. m. The Mountainside Inn, featuring guest were held as fundraisers. gift shop will be open, featuring a work should take about two hours. speakers and programs. Among the Today, fundraising programs and To get to the Nature Center, go one excursions continue to be held for block south along Terrill Road from the purpose of making contributions LaGrande Avenue. Turn left onto Newcomers Organize to the Mountainside Restoration Twins Are Welcomed Cray Terrace and drive until reach- Tours of Firehouse, Committee, the rescue squad and ing the overhead power lines. Park in the volunteer fire department. MR. AND MRS. AUSTIN HUGH BURKETT By Fazzino Family the street and walk up the gravel Park Visit For Kids In the past, donations have been (She is the former Miss Joyce Anne Johnson) Salvatore Fazzino and Jennifer drive. Please bring metal T-shaped WESTFIELD – The Children’s made to the Lions Club toward lights Walsh of Fanwood have announced rakes and dress appropriately. Ex- Committee of the Newcomers Club for the Christmas tree at New Provi- the birth of twins on Thursday, pect muddy ground. of Westfield is organizing tours of dence Road and Route 22. Food April 24, at Overlook Hospital in On May 10, Peter Vanderheyden the Westfield Firehouse on Tues- baskets are given to needy families Miss Joyce Anne Johnson Summit. and Dean Talcott sprayed the area day, May 20, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 in Mountainside at Thanksgiving Mary Katherine, born at 10:16 with an herbicide to kill weeds. Chet p.m. There are limited spaces and and Easter. a.m., weighed 6 pounds and 8 Lindsey will till the area. Blooming a member is coordinating the res- During the Christmas season, do- ounces and measured 19¼ inches of the flowers can be expected by ervations. nations are made to two local Weds Austin Hugh Burkett in length at birth. July. Flowers of different shapes and Additionally, the committee has churches for Mountainside families Miss Joyce Anne Johnson of New strapless Tiffany blue gowns and Alexander Joseph, born at 10:17 colors will appear through the sum- planned a trip to Van Saun Park for in need. York City, the daughter of Mrs. Ani carried single calla lilies. a.m., weighed 6 pounds and 5 mer and into the fall. Please remem- Thursday, May 29. Interested in- New members, including non- Evangelista of Merrick, N.Y. and Miss Alayssa Diaz of Brooklyn, ounces and measured 19½ inches ber that the flowers belong to every- dividuals will meet at the Target residents, are welcome to join the Austin B. Johnson, 4th of Cerritos, N.Y., a relative of the bride, was the in length at birth. one and should not be picked. parking lot in Garwood at 10:15 club. For more information, please Calif., was married on Saturday, April flower girl. Alex and Mary Katherine join People who can’t help with the a.m. and drive over together. call President Ruthie Goense at (908) 26, to Austin Hugh Burkett, also of Dr. Nicholas Taylor of Parsippany their brother, Matthew, age 2½. planting, can still stop by and say The park features a zoo, pony 233-5253. New York City. He is the son of Mr. was the best man. Jonathan Brod of The twins’ maternal grandpar- hello. If there are any questions, please rides, train rides and playgrounds. and Mrs. Ronald Burkett of Westfield. New York City and Brian Farnham ents are Bruce Walsh of Fanwood call Mr. Talcott at (908) 322-6577. Admission and ride fees are mini- The evening ceremony took place of Long Island City, N.Y. served as and Judy Walsh of Edison. mal. The park is located about 35 St. John’s Baptist at the East Hampton Point resort and groomsmen. All are college frater- Their paternal grandparents are Salvatore and Rose Marie Fazzino Torah Center to Hold minutes north of Westfield. To Mark Anniversary marina in East Hampton, N.Y., with nity brothers of the bridegroom. The Newcomers Club is a social the Reverend William Wrede of A graduate of Baldwin High School of Middletown, Conn. Lag B’omer Event organization for women over age SCOTCH PLAINS – On Sun- Hicksville, N.Y. officiating. A re- in Baldwin, N.Y., the bride received Hilary Walsh of Staten Island is 21 who are new to Westfield or day, May 18, St. John’s Baptist ception followed. her Bachelor of Science degree in their maternal great-grandfather. WESTFIELD — The Union surrounding communities, or es- Church, located at 2387 Morse The East End Chamber Players nursing from Adelphi University in County Torah Center in Westfield tablished residents who have ex- Avenue in Scotch Plains, will provided music for the nuptials. Dr. Garden City, N.Y. and her Master of will present a Lag B’omer Family perienced a change in lifestyle, celebrate its 94th anniversary Marilyn Sibery of New York City Science degree in nursing infomatics Final MOPS Meeting Celebration in the Watchung Res- such as a marriage, birth or adop- during the 10 a.m. service. and Ms. Jennifer Fiore of Stamford, from New York University. She is ervation in Mountainside on Tues- tion of a baby, job change or move The guest speaker will be the Conn. read scripture. employed by Lenox Hill Hospital in Slated For May 20 day, May 20. within the town. Reverend Jerry Carter of the The bride, who was escorted by New York City. MOUNTAINSIDE — The final Activities will include an ar- Day and evening, weekday and Morristown Calvary Baptist her father, wore a strapless, floor- The bridegroom graduated from MOPS meeting of the season will be chery demonstration, inflatable weekend social activities are of- Church. He will also conduct the length gown of silk satin that fea- Westfield High School and earned a held on Tuesday, May 20, from 9:15 rides, family games, barbecue and fered for women, couples and chil- Spring Revival, to be held Mon- tured a bodice embroidered with crys- Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics to 11:30 a.m. at the Mountainside a bonfire. The program will take dren. For more information about day through Wednesday, May 19 tals and pearls. She carried a bouquet from Bowdoin College in Chapel, located at 1180 Spruce Drive place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the the club or any upcoming events, to 21, at St. John’s Baptist. The of calla lilies. Brunswick, Me., where he was a in Mountainside. Trailside Nature and Science Cen- please call Alicia Weaver at (908) public is invited to attend. For Mrs. Matthew Nuccio of Forest member of Chi Psi fraternity. A MOPS, which stands for Mothers of ter/Loop Playground area. 654-5373 or Genevieve Davy at more information, please call Hills, N.Y. was the matron of honor chartered financial analyst, he is Preschoolers, provides encouragement Admission is free, but donations (908) 789-4842. (908) 232-6972. for her sister. Mrs. Gary Quinton of employed by UBS Warburg in New to mothers of children age five and will be welcome. For more infor- Portsmouth, N.H., also a sister of the York City. under, through teaching, discussion and mation, please call the Torah Cen- bride, and Miss Anne Burkett of Following a wedding trip to Ha- creative activities. For further informa- ter at (908) 789-5252. Chicago, the sister of the bridegroom, waii, the couple resides in New York tion, please call Liz at (908) 322-7588. See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com were bridal attendants. They wore City. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 15, 2003 Page 7 Westfield Garden Club Plans Tour First Baptist Church Women On May 31 of Six Local Gardens By JOAN MELLOAN garden, attract a variety of birds who Post Calendar of Activities Three busy Westfield residents, two consume, according to Mr. Betancourt, WESTFIELD – The women of For more information on any of of them public officials, often use the five pounds of birdseed a week. the First Baptist Church of these activities, please call the church words “therapy” or “serenity” when The gardens surrounding the Carleton Westfield will attend the American office at (908) 233-2278 or e-mail they talk about their gardens. On Satur- Road house where Arlene Gardner and Baptist Women’s Ministries of the [email protected]. day, May 31, despite their crowded her husband, Ed Israelow, live are filled Raritan Association’s “Celebration daily schedules, they will welcome the with a vibrant variety of colorful annu- of Mission” this Saturday, May 17. public into their private sanctuaries. als, perennials and shrubs, most of them It will take place from 9 a.m. to Lunch and Learn Event The occasion is the biennial tour of six planted by Ms. Gardner. Asked if she noon at the Fountain Baptist gardens in Westfield and Scotch Plains, has a green thumb, she says, “I think it’s Church, located at 116 Glenside To Spotlight Recipes sponsored by the Garden Club of more of an artistic sense….I seem to Avenue in Summit. The guest WESTFIELD — The Westfield Westfield. know where plants will thrive.” speaker will be from the mission Y will present a “Lunch and Learn” One of the gardens belongs to Her natural gift for gardening became field of Africa. program entitled “Recipes and Westfield Councilman Rafael apparent when she was three. “My mother The mission service project is Memories” on Wednesday, May Betancourt, an attorney who unwinds gave me a peach pit and I insisted on the purchase of Bibles for the Val- 21, beginning at 12:15 p.m. from occasional stress by tending his planting it where we lived in Newark. It BEAR-Y GOOD HEALTH…Children in the Westfield Y’s four- and five-year- ley Christian Center in Phoenix, Participants are invited to bring large shady garden adjacent to the Echo grew into a small sapling, which we dug old, full-day child care classes recently visited the Teddy Bear Clinic at Ariz. and the Crow Indian Baptist a favorite recipe. It does not have Lake golf course. up a few years later and transplanted to Overlook Hospital in Summit. Each child’s teddy bear got a thorough examina- Church in Montana. to be prepared, just written. Using Another is the hobby of Arlene our new home in Woodbridge,” she tion and a certificate of good health. The clinic provides a stress-free acclimation On Wednesday, May 21, the the recipes and related memories, Gardner, a lawyer and President of the said. to hospitals and doctors for preschoolers. Pictured, left to right, are: First row, Women’s Bible Study on Women they will create a collage. The Westfield Board of Education, who finds These days, Ms. Gardner has a crowded Katherine Hibbert, Robert Li, Kelly Jiang and Tyler Nardone; second row, pages will then be compiled to teacher Karen McCutcheon, Antonio Barbini, Cerys MacLelland, Olivia Log- of the Bible will meet at 10 a.m. at time to work in her garden almost daily. schedule. She is often at Rutgers Univer- the First Baptist Church. Refresh- create an original cookbook. sity, where she teaches legal concepts to gia and teacher Kathie Attenasio, and third row, Erik Svetics, Veronica A third belongs to accountant Tom Cunningham, Ezra Kennedy, Matthew La Corte and Bobby Nugent. ments will be served. All Lunch and Learn programs Higgins, who says that, when he arrives public school teachers at the New Jersey The Women’s Book Club of First are free and open to the public. home from his hectic weekday com- Center for Law-related Education, an Baptist will meet in the church Attendees are asked to bring a mute by car to Manhattan, the first thing institution she founded. As President of library on Saturday, May 31, at 10 bagged lunch and enough dessert he does is put his briefcase on the porch the Westfield Board of Education, she Junior Women to Distribute a.m. to discuss To Kill a Mocking- to share with approximately five and take a stroll around his garden. spends many evenings at meetings. But bird by Harper Lee. people. The Y provides a bever- At the Betancourt garden, visitors she still finds time to work in her garden. All women of any faith are in- age. will find a sunny front lawn with beds of “It’s mental therapy,” she says. Maps For SP-F Garage Sale vited to read the book and take part Interested individuals are asked perennials, usually tended by Mr. Approaching her house, which faces SCOTCH PLAINS — Maps will and Tiny Tim. in the discussion. Refreshments will to call (908) 233-2700, extension Betancourt’s wife, Epie. Passing through morning sun, visitors see blooming soon be made available for the Scotch Maps will be available on Friday, be available. The First Baptist no. 263, to reserve a spot or regis- an arch of climbing roses, they will shrubs and a long oval flower bed, Plains-Fanwood Town-wide Garage May 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Quick Church is located at 170 Elm Street. ter at the front desk. walk into a serene landscape shaded by bursting with old favorites like peonies, Sale on Saturday, May 31, sponsored Chek on North Avenue, Nunzio’s a canopy of tall trees, some of them 125- candytuft, Jacob’s ladder and a dozen or by the Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Pizzeria on Mountain Avenue, Palmer year-old maples. Since moving to this so other perennials. Walk through an Club. Video on Westfield Avenue and the property 12 years ago, Councilman archway and you discover, to the right, Residents of Scotch Plains and South Street Cafe on South Avenue. JCC to Sponsor Bus Trip Betancourt has divided his spare time a vegetable garden. Ms. Gardner con- Fanwood will hold their own garage On May 31, maps will be available between the rear garden and golf, his fesses that she has a heavy hand with sales, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and keep from 8 to 10 a.m. at Quick Chek on To Salute to Israel Parade second hobby. In spring, the scent of pruning shears but her many shrubs all profits. For $15, their address will North Avenue, Fanwood Bagels on lilacs from four large bushes, one of the seem to thrive despite drastic cutbacks. be listed on a map of participating South Martine Avenue and the Scotch SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish bus for security purposes. Passen- few features planted by the former own- Against the garage, a large butterfly homes and items for sale at each Plains Public Library on Bartle Av- Community Center (JCC) of Cen- gers will be discharged near a prime ers, drifts through the windows of the bush is returning to normal, as are rhodo- location. The club will distribute the enue. tral New Jersey in Scotch Plains viewing location along the parade second floor family room. dendrons and even a crepe myrtle. It is maps for free throughout both towns. The Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s has announced that registration is route. Every attempt is being made A border of large shrubs – among unusual to see the crepe myrtle, one of Individuals interested in partici- Club is a nonprofit community ser- currently underway for a bus trip to to obtain VIP grandstand seating. them buddleia, hydrangea and rhodo- her favorite plants, growing so far north pating in the garage sale are asked to vice group open to women. It is a watch the Salute to Israel Parade The bus will depart New York City dendrons – line a newly installed, of the Mason-Dixon line. send a check for $15 made payable to member of the General Federation of on Fifth Avenue in New York City. at 3:30 p.m. woodchip path that winds around the Tom Higgins also has a full schedule. SPJWC to Garage Sale, P.O. Box Women’s Clubs. For more informa- The coach bus will leave the Interested individuals are asked wooden picket fence. Here and there After a full day of work as Chief Finan- 284, Scotch Plains 07076 or call tion, please call (908) 889-4883. JCC’s Wilf Jewish Community to call Tina Jacobs, Co-Director of are shade-loving annuals and perenni- cial Officer at a Manhattan accounting (908) 889-4883. Campus, 1391 Martine Avenue, Youth and Family Services, at (908) als, which Mr. Betancourt says are some- firm, he finds time to coach girls’ soccer They should include their com- African Violet Group promptly at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, 889-8800, extension no. 218, to times snacks for roaming wildlife like and softball teams for his two daughters plete address and items for sale (such June 1. reserve their seats before Tuesday, deer, rabbits and chipmunks. A butter- and their friends. as furniture, clothes, toys), as well as Set to Meet Today All participants must show photo May 27. The cost is $12 per adult fly house, with long, narrow slits, hangs The house on Boulevard, which he a contact name and telephone num- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union identification when boarding the and $6 per child, ages two to 12. on a tree near a honeysuckle vine, while and his wife, Karen, bought 12 years ber for verification. County Chapter of the African Vio- eight birdhouses, scattered around the ago, was once owned by John Proceeds will benefit local chari- let Society will meet at 1 p.m. Steuernagel, a well-known Westfield ties. Last year, more than 100 homes today, Thursday, May 15, at the First Baptist to Honor nurseryman, whose landscaping has participated, enabling the club to Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 been enhanced by Mr. Higgins. make contributions to the Scotch Bartle Avenue. The program will Children and Staff The perennial border in front looks Plains Rescue Squad, Scotch Plains be “They Must Have Water.” All WESTFIELD – On Sunday, May today much as it did when designed Public Library, Heart for Humanity are welcome. 18, the First Baptist Church in years ago by Mrs. Pat Steuernagel. The 1295 Inman Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08820 Westfield will honor its children, first thing a visitor notices in the rear church school teachers, Junior Wor- garden is a magnificent magnolia tree. Wardlaw-Hartridge is investing in the future. ship leaders and child care workers Beyond is a long, three-sided border LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF What about you? at the 10:20 a.m. worship service. bursting with blooming shrubs inter- The Cherub Choir (pre-kindergar- mingled with many perennials and an- ten to first grade), Choristers (second nuals. The border, which is still lined Counsellor at Law to fifth grade) and Youth Choir (sixth with bricks laid by the former owner, to 12th grade) will provide music contains large clumps of old rhododen- Accredited Divorce Mediator during the worship service. The Rev- dron, viburnum and other shrubs, inter- erend Jeremy Montgomery will spersed with ferns, hosta, astilbe, lamium preach. and other perennials, which should be Estate Planning The youngsters will thank their in full bloom by May 27. • teachers and leaders for their Sep- The garden tour will be held rain or tember through June commitment to shine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Co- the church’s Christian Education pro- chairing the event are Jennie Williams Family Law gram. Toward the end of the service, and Maryann Malloy. Tickets are avail- • babies and toddlers will receive a able from club members or by calling Ground breaking first week in June for major (908) 232-7559. blessing. General Practice renovations in Middle/Upper School Science Labs. For further information, please call * * * * * • (908) 233-2278 or email Joan Melloan is a Master Gardener Accelerated Science for 9th & 10th graders — 3 years of [email protected]. of Union County. x physics, chemistry and biology in 2 years. Divorce Mediation x 2 year Advanced Placement track begins in 11th grade. x Kroll Science & Technology Room for PK-5. Look Who is x Advanced Middle School curriculum.

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Born merly of Warren; two adored Saw Action During Battle of the Bulge home in Westfield. Mr. Rusch was His skilled, woodworking crafts- and raised in Plainfield, she was the grandchildren, Steven Cecchettini born in Newark and lived the last 50 manship and his love for fishing led daughter of the late Charles and of Warren and Gina Cecchettini of Carmen J. Rocco, 83, of Brick two sisters, Mary Pellegrino and Flo- years in Westfield. He was a long- him to become a builder and de- Madeleine Bird Mumford. South Plainfield, and a great- died on Sunday, May 11, at the rence Mohnhaupt. time member of The Presbyterian signer of custom fishing rods. He Mrs. Harper was for many years a grandchild, Valerie Hope Claremont Care Center in Point He is survived by his wife of 57 Church in Westfield. went on to share his skills by teach- representative for Avon Products, re- Cecchettini. Pleasant. years, Helen Nowak Rocco; his daugh- A veteran of World War II, he ing courses in rod building at vari- tiring several years ago. Prior to her Funeral services were held yes- Born in Plainfield, he had lived in ter, Constance Beck, and her hus- served in Europe as a Staff Sergeant ous adult schools in Union, Morris, marriage, she worked as a beauty terday, Wednesday, May 14, from Scotch Plains before moving to Brick band, Rod; two sons, Thomas Rocco and was awarded four battle stars Bergen and Essex Counties for over consultant for Elizabeth Arden Stu- the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 a year and a half ago. and his wife, Karen, and Joseph Rocco for the battles of Normandy, North- 20 years. His work was featured on dios in New York City. She was also South Avenue in Fanwood. Inter- Mr. Rocco served in the 80th In- and his wife, Chris, and seven grand- ern France, Rhineland and the Battle the “Today” page of The Star-Led- a fashion model for Betty Wales, a ment followed at Hillside Cemetery fantry Division of the United States children, Joanne Fordyce, Michael of the Bulge. He was a member of ger. Fifth Avenue shop. in Scotch Plains. Third Army during World War II and Dwyer, Carmen, Julian, Alyse, Mat- the First Engineer’s Special Bri- In addition to his wife of 60 years, She was predeceased by her hus- In lieu of flowers, donations may was a proud veteran of the Battle of thew and Emma Rocco, as well as gade during the Normandy Invasion Valerie Meyer Rusch, he is sur- band, John, who died in 1975. She be made to the Fanwood Rescue the Bulge. several nieces and nephews. and was very proud of the sea horse vived by one son, Douglas, of was also predeceased by two broth- Squad, 218 Forest Road, Fanwood He was the proprietor of Fanwood The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. emblem he wore on his uniform. Asbury; three daughters, Valerie ers, Gordon S. Mumford and Byron 07023. Liquors with his brother, Dominick, today, Thursday, May 15, from the He loved the water from the time Klimas of Scotch Plains, Joyce A. Mumford. May 15, 2003 for many years before retiring in Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South he was a boy. This love had a major McLay of Slidell, La. and Pamela 1984. Avenue in Fanwood. A Mass will be influence on his life. He and his Klawitter of Millington, and six DEATH NOTICE He loved his family, gardening, offered at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate wife sailed far and wide. They voy- grandchildren. cooking and reading World War II Heart of Mary Roman Catholic aged 22 trips throughout the Wind- Public visitation will be at the Catherine G. Stringer, Volunteer; history. He was also a member of the Church in Scotch Plains. Interment ward and Leeward Islands. An avid Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Knights of Columbus in Westfield will follow at Hillside Cemetery in boatsman, he would pilot his brother- Avenue, Fanwood, today, Thursday, Active In Civic and Social Groups and the Nocturnal Adoration Society Scotch Plains. in-law’s boat from New Jersey to May 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. Private in Plainfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Florida and to the Bahamas during services will be held on Friday. In Catherine G. Stringer died She and her husband, Kenneth W. He was predeceased by his par- tions may be made to the Fanwood winter. lieu of flowers, donations may be peacefully at her home in Rich- Stringer, had moved from ents, Antonio and Lucy Rocco; four Rescue Squad, 218 Forest Road, He became involved with the made to the American Cancer Soci- mond, Va. on Thursday, May 8. Westfield in January 2002. brothers, Dominick, Angelo, An- Fanwood 07023. United States Power Squadron, ety, P.O. Box 815, Elizabeth 07207 Their older son, Dr. K. Robert thony and Dominick J. Rocco, and May 15, 2003 where he was a Life Member and or to the Fisherman Sportfish Fund, Stringer, has practiced in Rich- former officer and chairman. He Memorial Reef Fund for Frank J. Patricia J. Hessler, 74 mond for many years, and their also taught various courses, includ- Rusch, 1622 Beaver Dam Road, Patricia Jane Hessler, 74, of Boca younger son, Dr. Warren A. Thomas Gornowski, 58, Sales Manager; ing celestial navigation, as well as Point Pleasant 08742. Raton, Fla. died on Thursday, May Stringer, is in the process of mov- classes in knot tying and fishing May 15, 2003 8, at West Boca Raton Medical Cen- ing from Little Rock, Ark. to Rich- Had Worked For N.J. Bell and Lucent instruction. His boating career cul- ter in Boca Raton. mond. Thomas Andrew Gornowski, 58, Between 1990 and 1998, he minated with his successful comple- Emma Burbank, 97 Born and raised in North Arling- In the Westfield area, Catherine of Westfield died on Tuesday, May worked for AT&T in Basking Ridge tion of the United States Coast Emma Burbank, 97, of Lexington, ton, she had resided in Metuchen had lived at 949 Wyandotte Trail 6, at his home. as a sales manager and in competi- Guard’s Master’s License. Ky. died on Saturday, May 10, at and Cranford before moving to for several years, and previously Born in Baton Rouge, La., he tive support. He was then employed Mr. Rusch and his wife, Valerie, Mayfair Manor in Lexington. Westfield, where she lived for 25 at 12 Kimball Circle in Westfield, had lived in Cranford for several with Lucent Technologies, also in were inseparable fishing partners. Born in Paint Lick, Ky., she had years. She relocated to Boca Raton in the Parkwood section of Scotch years before moving to Westfield Basking Ridge, as a Technical Sales Together, they fished from Alaska been a resident of Florida and three years ago. Plains and in Mountainside. 44 years ago. Manager of the International Sales to Mexico and from Canada to the Mountainside prior to moving to Mrs. Hessler had been a book- Catherine and her husband, Ken- Mr. Gornowski had been em- and Design Support Center from Caribbean and South America for Lexington. keeper for the Stone Hill Painting neth, moved to New Jersey in 1957, ployed with New Jersey Bell in 1998 to 1999. marlin, sailfish, tuna, salmon, hali- Mrs. Burbank had been a business Company in Westfield for 10 years when he was transferred from Cin- Scotch Plains from 1969 to 1984. From 1999 until his retirement in but, roosterfish, dorado, bonefish teacher with the Cocoa Beach, Fla. prior to retiring in 1993. cinnati to the Executive Office of An American Bell charter member July of 2001, Mr. Gornowski and other exotic species. Their fish- school system many years ago. She was a member of the same Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, pres- employee in Fairlawn from 1985 to worked for Avaya in Basking Ridge ing adventures took them to the She graduated from Western Ken- bridge club for more than 30 years. ently Deloitte & Touche. 1986, he was a staff manager for in the same capacity as he had at Amazon River as well. tucky University. She was predeceased by her hus- Catherine was a member of The the eastern region for large systems Lucent. While working for Lucent Mr. Rusch was a partner with his Services were held on Monday, band, Harry “Hess” Hessler, in 1985. Presbyterian Church in Westfield, and sales support from 1986 to and Avaya, he taught competitive brothers-in-law in the Newark Sinker May 12, at the W.R. Milward Mortu- Surviving are two daughters, Lynn the Echo Lake Country Club, the 1990. sales to the sales forces in Africa, Company, the Jersey Coast Rod ary in Lexington. Sciarrone of Boca Raton and Janice Women’s Club and various other Europe and South, Central and Company and Fairfield Sporting May 15, 2003 Prunesti of Westfield; two sons, civic and social organizations. She Latin America. Daniel Hessler of Boca Raton and served for several years as a vol- Ursula M. Collins, 84 He was awarded a Bachelor of Timothy Hessler of Oakhurst; two unteer telephone counselor for Ursula M. Collins, 84, of Science degree in Marketing from Julius W. Sheppard, 94, Accountant; sisters, Barbara O’Hagan of Alberon CONTACT We Care. Sugarloaf, Pa. died on Sunday, Feb- St. Peter’s College in 1967. and Nancy Thixton of Fort Lauder- Catherine is survived by her ruary 23, at her home. Mr. Gornowski served in the Had Served in U.S. Army Air Corps dale, Fla., and 11 grandchildren. husband; her sons, Drs. K. Rob- Born in Geyer, Germany in 1918, United States Army from 1967 to A Mass of Christian Burial was ert and Warren Stringer; their the daughter of Irma and Albert 1969, during which time he was Julius W. Sheppard, 94, of Scotch phia Masonic Lodge No. 9. offered on Tuesday, May 13, at St. wives, Joyce and Carol, respec- Meinhold, she came to the United stationed in Phu Lam, Vietnam. Plains died on Tuesday, May 6, at Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in tively; two grandsons; one grand- States at the age of 12 and settled in Surviving are his wife, Joann his home. Victoria Oswald Sheppard; a daugh- Garwood. Interment took place at daughter and several great-grand- Westfield. She had lived there until Keeley Gornowski; a daughter, Born in Philadelphia, he had ter, the Reverend Victoria Ney of Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. children. 1978, when she moved to Pennsyl- Laura Beth Gornowski of Westfield; also lived in Ventnor before mov- Scotch Plains, and two grandsons. Arrangements were under the di- She will be missed and always vania. his mother, Dorothy M. Gornowski ing to Scotch Plains two years Private graveside services were rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, loved by her family and many Mrs. Collins was a homemaker. of Princeton; a sister, Sue Bradley ago. held in Philadelphia. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. friends. She was predeceased by her hus- of Freehold, and two brothers, Ed- Mr. Sheppard had worked as an Arrangements were under the May 15, 2003 May 15, 2003 band, William Collins, whom she ward Gornowski of Ventura, Calif. accountant for Merck & Co. and direction of the Gray Funeral married in 1937, and by a daughter, and David Gornowski of New Hope, U.S. Rubber. He later was an office Home, 318 East Broad Street in Christine Collins. Pa. manager for the James Candy Com- Westfield. Richard Bushey, 85, Director of Sales; Surviving are a son, Peter Collins A memorial mass was celebrated pany in Atlantic City for 20 years, Memorial donations may be of Darien, Conn.; two grandchil- on Friday, May 9, at St. Helen’s prior to retiring in 1986. made to The Presbyterian Church Was Member of Westfield Old Guard dren and two great-grandchildren. Roman Catholic Church in He attended the University of in Westfield, 140 Mountain Av- A committal service will be held Pennsylvania and served in the enue, Westfield 07090. Richard L. Bushey, 85, of Mr. Bushey had been Director of Westfield. May 15, 2003 at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, May Arrangements were under the di- United States Army Air Corps dur- Westfield died on Sunday, May Sales for the Mutual Of New York ing World War II. 11, at the Cranford Health and Insurance Company for more than 16, at Fairview Cemetery in rection of the Dooley Colonial Westfield. Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Mr. Sheppard was a member of Extended Care Center in 47 years before his retirement in St. John’s by the Sea Reformed PUBLIC NOTICE Cranford. 1985. In lieu of flowers, memorial do- Westfield. nations may be made to the Memorial contributions may be Episcopal Church in Ventnor and BOARD OF EDUCATION Born in York County, Pa., he lived He graduated from Pennsylva- the Ventnor City Republican Club. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY in Westfield since 1958. Hazleton Healthcare Foundation, made to Atlantic Home Care and nia Business College in Harris- He also belonged to the Philadel- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS burg, Pa. in 1936 and from the 700 East Broad Street, Hazleton, Hospice, 33 Bleeker Street, Luella Mae Mahr, 81 Wharton School of Business in Pa. 18201. Millburn 07041. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT May 15, 2003 May 15, 2003 sealed bids will be received by the Board of Luella Mae Mahr, 81, of West 1945. Henry Kaminski, 89 Education of the Town of Westfield, New Friendship, Md. died on Sunday, He was a member of The Presby- Henry Kaminski, 89, of Scotch Jersey, in the Board of Education office, 302 May 11, at Angel’s Touch Assisted terian Church in Westfield, the Old Adelina Scalzadonna, 99, Had Owned Plains died on Saturday, April 26, at Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at 10:00 AM (Prevailing Time) on May 27, Living in West Friendship. Guard of Westfield and M.O.N.Y. the home of his son, Stan J. 2003 at which time bids will be publicly Born in Ann Arbor, Mich., she Mutual Of New York Retirees. Grocery In Westfield For Many Years Kaminski, in Scotch Plains. opened and read aloud for: had lived in Newark, in Westfield Surviving are his wife of over 61 Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he had “WINDOW REPLACEMENT AND for 30 years and in the Vernon, years, Louise C. Bushey; a daugh- Adelina M. Scalzadonna, 99, of Catholic Church in Scotch Plains been a resident of Staten Island for RELATED WORK AT ROOSEVELT Conn. area for six years before ter, Karen B. Shaw of Cranford; a Bricktown died on Tuesday, May 6, and of the Our Lady of Peace Roman 31 years prior to moving to Scotch INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, R-2026” moving to West Friendship a month son, Keith R. Bushey of Fairfax, at her residence. Catholic Church in Normandy Beach. Plains in 1966. Plans and Specifications will be available ago. Va.; a brother, Arthur Bushey of Born and raised in Westfield, she In addition to her husband, she Before retiring in 1978, Mr. on May 16, 2003 Mrs. Mahr was a homemaker. Mechanicsburg, Pa.; a sister, had lived there for 70 years before was predeceased by her first child, Kaminski had been a port engineer Plans, specifications, form of bid, con- moving to Fanwood. She relocated Iluminata “Tootsie” Scalzadonna. tract and bond for the proposed work and Surviving are her husband of Miriam Newton of Boise, Idaho, for 43 years with the Great Lakes other contract documents thereto, as pre- 58 years, Irwin G. Mahr; two and four grandchildren. to the Mantoloking and Bricktown Surviving are a daughter, Ann M. Dredge & Dock Company in Staten pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file in daughters, Marjorie L. Le Private graveside services were area in 1996. DeSousa; a son, Joseph Scalzadonna; Island. their offices at 151 Summer Avenue, Tourneau of Vernon, Conn. and held yesterday, Wednesday, May She and her husband, Sebastiano seven grandchildren and 16 great- He was a United States Navy vet- Kenilworth, New Jersey 070332, and may “Charlie” Scalzadonna, ran the Gar- grandchildren. be examined at the office of M. Disko Asso- Marilyn Ford of Ellicott City, 14, at Fairview Cemetery in eran of World War II. ciates during normal business hours. Md.; a son, Richard Mahr of Westfield. den State Grocery store on Central A Mass of Christian Burial was Mr. Kaminski is also survived by Bidders will be furnished with a copy of Harrisburg, N.C.; a sister, Ruth Arrangements were under the di- Avenue in Westfield for many years. offered on Monday, May 12, at St. four other sons, Guy T. Kaminski, the Plans and Specifications by the Engi- Newland of Portage, Mich. and rection of the Gray Memorial Fu- Mrs. Scalzadonna closed the store Bartholomew the Apostle Church. Robert B. Kaminski, Peter C. neer, upon proper notice and payment of a following her husband’s death in Interment took place at St. Mary’s check for Sixty-five ($65.00) Dollars for seven grandchildren. neral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue Kaminski and Michael H. Kaminski; each set, payable to M. DISKO ASSOCI- A graveside service will be held in Cranford. 1949. Cemetery in Plainfield. a brother, Walter Kaminski; 14 ATES, said cost being the reproduction at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, May Memorial donations may be She was then employed at Lind’s The Dooley Colonial Home, 556 grandchildren and 19 great-grand- price of the documents and is not return- 15, at Fairview Cemetery in made to The Barrier Free Fund of Pharmacy in Clark until the business Westfield Avenue in Westfield, was children. able. closed in 1975, and later worked at in charge of the arrangements. Proposal forms (as contained in the Speci- Westfield. The First Presbyterian Church, 12 A Mass was offered on Wednes- fications) provide for the awarding of all the Arrangements are under the di- Springfield Avenue, Cranford The Westwood in Garwood. In 1996, Memorial donations may be made day, April 30, at St. Bartholomew work to the lowest qualified bidder under a rection of the Gray Funeral Home, 07016 or to the Westfield Rescue Mrs. Scalzadonna retired after work- to the Alzheimer’s Disease Founda- the Apostle Roman Catholic Church single contract. 318 East Broad Street in Squad, P.O. Box 356, Westfield ing continuously for over 75 years. tion, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, in Scotch Plains, following the fu- The guaranty accompanying the bid shall Westfield. 07090. She was a member of St. Denville 07834. neral from the Rossi Funeral Home be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) May 15, 2003 of the bid and may be given at the option of May 15, 2003 May 15, 2003 Bartholomew the Apostle Roman in Scotch Plains. Interment took the bidder by a Certified Check or Bid Bond place at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch from a reputable insurance company. Plains. If the bid exceeds $20,000.00, bidders must be prequalified by the New Jersey Memorial contributions may be Department of the Treasury, Division of made to the American Lung Asso- Building and Construction, prior to the date Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. ciation of New Jersey, 1600 Route bids are received. Any bid submitted under Caught in the 22, East, Union 07083. the terms of the New Jersey statutes not Caring & Courteous Service to the May 15, 2003 including a copy of a valid and active Prequalification/Classification Certificate will Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 be rejected as being nonresponsive to bid Medicaid confusion? requirements. MASTER All bidders must be prequalified in accor- dance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, as ® MEMORIALS amended by Chapter 188, Laws of 1968 as Westfield Forethought funeral planning set forth in Instructions to Bidders. 524 Central Avenue Labor in connection with the project shall 556 Westfield Avenue be paid not less than wages as listed in can help. Westfield, NJ Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pur- 233-0255 (908) 233-2350 suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey John L. Dooley Laws of 1963, or the U.S. Department of Manager Labor Wage Determinations, whichever are Find out how higher for each class of labor. Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.S.J.A. by calling... 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Public School Contracts Law.” Designer • Builders of fine Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Affirmative Action Regula- MONUMENTS tion P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (NJAC 17:27). FUNERAL MARKERS Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- Cranford tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days DIRECTORS MAUSOLEUMS from the date of the opening of Bids for the 218 North Avenue purpose of reviewing the bids and investi- – Since 1897 – Lettered • Cleaned gating the qualifications if bidders, prior to 276-0255 awarding of the Contract. Tim Doerr The Board of Education reserves the right Charles V. Dooley to reject any or all bids or to waive informality Manager • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER Bruce Bauer in the bidding if in its judgment the School • DALE SCHOUSTRA • LISA LO RICCO SHARP (established 1939) Board and public interest will be served by so doing. Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle Also: 300 Rt. 37 East By order of the Board of Education, Westfield, New Jersey. WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., William A. Doyle, Mgr. • 233-0143 Toms River, NJ Robert A. Berman CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Board Secretary (732) 349-2350 1 T - 5/15/03, The Leader Fee: $76.50 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 15, 2003 Page 9 Third Marking Period Honor Roll Told Carnival Fun Planned Hild, Lust Receive Teaching At Edison Intermediate By Edison Intermediate Principal O’Brien Awards from Optimist Club WESTFIELD – The International Club and Junior Awareness Club at Principal Cheryl Danielle Evans Carolyn Raphael Jana Goldfarb Satya Tagat WESTFIELD – Edison Intermediate School in Westfield O’Brien of Edison Intermediate School re- Alex Falk Charles Read Andrew Goldman Julie Tiedrich WESTFIELD — Westfield Public vision from Kean University. Travis Fox Michael Rediker Marissa Goldner Jason Waks Mrs. Lust, who is a sixth grade are sponsoring a carnival on Saturday, ported the Honor Rolls for the Third Mark- Ashley Freudenheim Daniel Selert Sean Hager Josh Wasserman School teachers Robert Hild and May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ing Period of the 2002-2003 academic year. Matthew Fritz Danielle Sgalardi Kelly Ann Hausseguy Kathryn Werner Karen Lust were named Outstanding social studies teacher at Roosevelt School, began teaching there in 1991 school cafeteria and on the school SIXTH GRADE DISTINGUISHED Olympa Gaglioti Elizabeth Shannon Ying He Ayn Wisler Intermediate School Teachers for grounds behind the cafeteria. Lynne Ganley Evan Shapiro Ilana Kaplan George Xing 2003 by the Optimist Club of and has been a faculty member in the HONOR ROLL- 67 STUDENTS Brian Gibbons Shauna Siegel Erika Kettleson Caroline Yost All proceeds will be used to support Caroline Albanese Jason Lipshultz Katie Goellner Anna Smith Westfield and were hon- the clubs. Various games, inflatable rides, Stephanie Albright Justin Lo Julie Greener Daniel Strauss EIGHTH GRADE REGULAR ored at a dinner in their prizes, cotton candy, popcorn, beverages John Barnes Amanda Lojo Allen Gurdus Anthony Szwarc HONOR ROLL- 77 STUDENTS honor on May 14. and other snacks will be part of the fun. Jonathan Berman Ezra Margolin Claire Harris Angela Valles Amy Altszuler Keith Moran The Westfield Board of Sally Bregman Joseph Martoglio Eamon Hartnett Joseph Vall-Llobera Erica Ammermuller Jeffrey Mysel Yaniv Brener Elizabeth McCarthy Salonia Henry Brittany Van Sickle Kaitlyn Anness Natalie Narotzky Education will present College-Bound Pupils, Alexa Cassaro Marina Mellis Sha-Quan Herron Nicole Venezia John Attanasio Rachel Newberg resolutions to Mrs. Lust and Alexander Chartrain Matthew Morgan Danielle Infantino Bethany Verdone Victoria Attanasio Roberto Olivares Mr. Hild, honoring their Their Parents Invited Nicholas Chartrain Natalie Morrison Matthew Jekelis Roshan Vijayakumar Brian Bayne Kevin O’Rourke accomplishments, at the David Chen Alyson Moskowitz Henry Kaye Paul Waksman To WHS PTSO Event Amy Behr Sean Palme board’s May 20 meeting. James Chu Devlin Murphy Kristen Koepfler Dylan Wallace Luc Charansonney Ojus Patil WESTFIELD — The Westfield High Devin Cline Dana Newman Alexander Kopp Lauren Weiner Brian Corea Cara Paulan A reception in their honor Alexis Constantine Robert O’Rourke Stephanie Korunow Reece Weiner Tracy Dalton Sarah Pecker will be held at 7:30 p.m., School (WHS) Parent-Teacher Student Anthony DiIorio Katherine Payne Alexi Kuska Caitlin Whitlock Jennifer Danielsson Jarret Petrillo prior to the business por- Organization invites parents and college Jennifer Dilzell David Pusar Drew Lasar John Wilt Nicole DiBenedetto Brittany Pryor bound high school students to attend Joshua Einbinder Abigail Ryan Katherine Lee Mikayla Winfield Kelly Dohm Jarret Przybylski tion of the meeting. their final PTSO program for the school Christine Feldbauer Harrison Sacks Victoria Lobovsky Matthew Wolski Casey Elkoury Shanna Quackenbush Mr. Hild and Mrs. Lust Mark Fischetti Jeannette Sharpless year, to be held on Monday, May 19, at Tianyou Xu Rachel Feeney Stephanie Raphael are the recipients of the 7:30 p.m. in the WHS Student Center. Zachary Friss Christopher Sheehan Kaitlin Fleck Blair Rolnick sixth annual Optimist Dan Fussman Colleen Smith EIGHTH GRADE DISTINGUISHED Marisa Fortino Nathaniel Roquet The presentation, “The Real Deal on Sophia Geskin Moira Smith HONOR ROLL- 58 STUDENTS Kelly Furlong George Russo award, established in 1998 College … What to Know Before You Dominique Gillyard Elyssa Solomon Randi Ackerman Julia Korn Gregory Greifeld Catherine Schultz to recognize the impor- INFLUENTIAL EDUCATOR...Optimist Club Go!” will feature WHS alumni, current Aileen Grogan Marisa Stotter Claire Albanese Neha Limaye Jonathan Helfand Laura Schwab tance of teaching in the Award winner Robert Hild, an eighth grade lan- Bridget Grogan Ellen Straus college students on a panel to discuss Philip Anton Nathan Margolin Timothy Hou Daniel Shorrock intermediate grades. guage arts teacher at Edison Intermediate School, candidly what college is really like. Teresa Hu Paul Sung Jillian Aronson Pauline Martin Maureen Hughes Joseph Simone works with one of his students in the computer lab. James Hughes Michael Swan Matthew Bogen Erin McCarthy Christine Isabella Hope Skibitsky The award is presented Sheraine Arbitsman, WHS PTSO Michael Irving Dean Thompson Joshua Bornstein Georgia Mierswa Gerald Jakubovic Jesse Solomon annually to two Westfield President, said, “We’ve assembled a very Matthew Isabella Kimberly Townsend Emily Bregman Jessica Moran Allison Johnson Laura Straus teachers – one each from Edison and school’s social studies department nice group of young adults and are hop- Allison Jakobovic Keegan Wallace Beth Budnick Carolyn Mulvey Gillian Kape Virginia Stroup Roosevelt Intermediate Schools. ever since. Her teaching career be- ing that we will have a large audience to Kathryn Kiefer Jennifer Weidman Brian Checchio Caitlin Murphy Valerie Keil Suzanne Toriello gan 13 years ago. hear what they have to say.” Rachel Kreutzer Amy Weiss Christina Chen Stephanie Musat James Kelly Douglas Townsend Selected as one of the 2003 award Jenna Leopold Corey Wisler Kathryn Cronen Justin Petrillo Meredith Kender William Uhr recipients, Mr. Hild has been teach- Nominated by several students a For more information, please call (908) Alice Li Danielle Zamarelli Kristen Dilzell Tara Picaro Stephen Kielar Ted Vincett Roosevelt, one of 654-3369 or e-mail whs- Michael Zhu Felicia Erlich Olivia Pomann Edward Langer Linda Wat Mrs. Lust’s former [email protected]. Elizabeth Falzon Daniella Regencia Matthew Leonard Jonathan Weintraub students wrote, SIXTH GRADE REGULAR Lauren Finestein Jessica Riegel Joseph Linares Robert Whitehead SPFHS Alumni Group HONOR ROLL- 72 STUDENTS Marley Frankel Melanie Schor Alyssa Lund Charles Woehr “Mrs. Lust is one of Jennifer Ames Malcolm Lee Kylie Fraser Allison Simon Lane Maloney Cassandra Wright the kindest, devoted To Meet Next Tuesday Mallory Boesch Frank Lewis Jason Frost Jenna Skoller Mary Anna McCabe Alexander Wronski and fair teachers in SCOTCH PLAINS – The regular Jackson Browning Kathleen Lynes Kelly Gelber Arielle Smelkinson Kevin McDermott Tiffany Yang our school. She gave Mark Cafiero Diana Maliqi Lindsay Goldberg Caroline Steller Erin Moran Chloe Zeitounian scheduled meeting of the Scotch Plains- Charles Cary Matthew Marcus me a new view of Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Alumni Matthew Catenacci Andrew Marra geography. Before I Association will be held on Tuesday, May Jon Chironna Laura Marin had her, I used to 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 101 at SPFHS. Benjamin Colvin Brian Muller think geography During the meeting, the two recipients of Julia Conroy Julia Murphy Edison School Students Plan Anna Dallendorfer Katherine Nguyen was simply maps, the 2003 SPFHS Alumni Association Andrew Davinson Elizabeth Odermatt but she opened me Scholarships will be joined by their par- Nicholas DeFreitas David Ortuso To Build Supercomputer up to a whole new ents. The organization will also vote on Matthew DeMasi Marisa Palestino world of geography and elect officers for the upcoming year. Adria DeVita Joseph Panarese WESTFIELD-- Using outdated For more information, please call B. Matthew DiFabio Evan Paulan inexpensive PCs, a group of eighth I never knew ex- isted.” Montagna at (908) 232-1468. Nicholas Dougert Ross Pohling graders have begun the process of LESSONS FOR A LIFETIME...One of the former stu- Dennis Elwell Carla Ralston Another former constructing, Westfield’s first dents of Karen Lust, another Optimist Club Award PUBLIC NOTICE Eric Fahrenthold James Reardon student, who Joshua Firestone Samuel Reichbach supercomputer. recipient, has said, “Teachers like Mrs. Lust stay with learned important TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Michael Forgash Elizabeth Riordan Inspired by the original work of you for your whole life.” Jacob Fox Samantha Ritter organizational INVITATION TO BID Patrick Fringer Ryan Rocha Dr. Forrest Hoffman and colleagues at the Oakridge National Labora- ing eighth grade language arts at skills from Mrs. Lust, wrote, “Teach- Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- Daryl Garfinkel Brandon Rolnick ers like Mrs. Lust stay with you for ders to bid for the following Project: Danielle Gillyard Chiara Sabino tory twin brothers, Jarret and Justin Edison School for 33 years. One of your whole life. Maybe someday I Brian Gingrich Todd Saunders Petrillo together with Mathew his former students, now in college, West Broad Street, Alexandra Goldin Matthew Scharpf Bogen formed the Linux Computer stated that Mr. Hild was “one of the will teach. My greatest goal is that I Milling & Top Course Paving Adam Gottdiener Colton Strano can give back some of the things that Contract E2002-1 Clustering Club at Edison Inter- most influential people in my aca- Jennifer Jean-Louis Emily Tebbetts Mrs. Lust has given to us.” Major items and approximate quantities Melinda Jimenez Jay Tieman mediate School. demic career.” Mrs. Lust holds a Master of Let- for this project are: Sneha Kakileti Michael Tormey To educate fellow students and The student added, “He had the Milling, 2 inches deep – 15,000 Square ters Degree from Drew University Samuel Kaufman Jemma Urban promote their project at school the ability to strike the perfect balance Yards Ross Kettleson Douglas Velasco and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in boys have created an animated flash of a friend and a teacher, creating an Bituminous Surface Course, 2 inches thick Julia Knaus Sarah Vincett French from Montclair State Univer- Christopher Kwon Andrew Weiss movie that can be viewed at http:/ atmosphere of comfort yet respect.” – 2,200 Tons sity. Jacob Lang Timothy Woods /www.geocities.com/ ONE BYTE AT A TIME…A small Another former student, also now Traffic Striping, Thermoplastic – 10,200 Members of the Optimist Award Christopher Latimer Kevin Yang cluster_linux/clustermovie.swf. group of Edison Intermediate School in college, wrote, “Mr. Hild does not Linear Feet eighth graders have started building selection committee included Opti- SEVENTH GRADE DISTINGUISHED The club, supervised by science provide all of the answers in the This project will be partially funded by the the town’s first supercomputer and have classroom; he challenges his pupils mist Club members Howard Trickey HONOR ROLL- 53 STUDENTS teacher, David Taylor meets weekly formed the Linux Computer Cluster- New Jersey Department of Transportation, to find answers on their own, stress- and Marla Hewitt; Superintendent of Bureau of Local Aid. Jessica Anderson Alexandria Hurtt at the school to share their knowl- ing Club at the school. Pictured, left to Samantha Avis Neil Huskey edge, set goals and assign tasks to ing organization, writing, revision, Schools Dr. William Foley; Edison Bids will be accepted only by mail or in Danielle Bercovicz Angela Kerins right, are: Justin Petrillo, Edison School Principal Cheryl O’Brien; Roosevelt person to the Office of the Township Clerk, one another. Then after school and science teacher David Taylor, Mathew and active learning.” Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Kristen Boersig Jaclyn Kirna Principal Dr. Kenneth Shulack; and Lauren Brachman Alison Lambert on weekends the boys meet at the Bogen and Jarret Petrillo. Mr. Hild received a Bachelor of Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Kelsi Browning Toni Ma Petrillo home where discarded com- have a shared vision and shared ex- Science Degree in Elementary Edu- 2002 Optimist award recipient Gloria (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) White-James. until 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2003. The Emma Byer Julia Medzhitova puters are collected, carefully cata- citement. Once up and running, per- cation from Central Connecticut Alex Chaves Holly Messina State College and a Master of Arts Township of Scotch Plains (hereinafter Samantha Chu So Miwa logued and inventoried for working haps by early next year, Deus will be PUBLIC NOTICE “Township”) shall not be responsible for any Catherine Cognetti Scott Newman parts. used to solve complex computational Degree in Administration and Super- bid mailed which is lost in transit or delivered Christina Cognetti Ellen O’Brien Working on a very modest budget problems. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS late by the Postal Service or other delivery Elise Colasanti Mia Pafumi PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT service. At the above time, the bids will be the boys have thus far managed to Although a daunting task, the boys publicly opened and read aloud. All bids Alison Donohue Aditi Parekh BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on secure 17 PCs. are optimistic and hopeful that people must be presented in sealed envelopes, Kerriann Dooley Thomas Ralston WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY JUNE 5, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal clearly marked “Bid for WEST BROAD Katherine Douglas Meredith Rivera “It’s just a start. Our goal is to in the community will want to help Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS STREET, MILLING & TOP COURSE PAV- Connor Doyle Rachel St. Lifer collect 50 computers, hopefully by contributing computers they plan New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board ING, CONTRACT E2002-1, 430 Park Av- Evan Einstein Patrick Stanley NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to more,” said Jarret. “Eventually we to discard or with knowledge they enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076”. John Falzon Jacqueline Sull sealed bids will be received by the Board of consider the following appeal: will make a cluster by linking all wish to share. No bid will be received after the time and Renee Ferio Kelli Sullivan Education of the Town of Westfield, New NextMedia Outdoor, Inc. (cont’d) for a date specified. Evan Friedman Liane Sullivan these computers, program them to To help with the project, please Jersey, in the Board of Education office, 302 Use Variance and Waiver of Site Plan After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- Kathryn Galasso Christina Tolias communicate with each other and contact Mr. Taylor at Edison School Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 at Approval to permit the installation of a drawn within sixty (60) days after the date of Matthew Gelmetti Charles Tripp 10:30 AM (Prevailing Time) on May 27, double-faced 14 feet by 48 feet by 55 feet teach them to distribute the workload.” at (908) 789-4470 or Dr. Louis the bid opening except if provided for herein. William Geltzeiler Julia Valentin 2003 at which time bids will be publicly high advertising sign on the property lo- According to Justin, the hard part Petrillo at (908) 654-4889, e-mail The bid of any Bidder who consents to an Elizabeth Harbaugh Arielle Wegbreit opened and read aloud for: cated at 201 Union Avenue (Block 1902, extension may be held for consideration for Agustina Healy Kristian Wendel is yet to come. [email protected]. Lot 1), Scotch Plains, from the following “LOCKER ROOM RESTROOM a longer period of time as may be agreed Jonathan Holt Cathryn Winchester “Right now, we are in the first phase The Linux Computer Clustering section of the Zoning Ordinance: RENOVATIONS AT WESTFIELD HIGH upon between Bidder and the Township. Stephanie Zolayvar Section 23-2.3q, Regulations Appli- of building our supercomputer which Club is an example of what talented SCHOOL, R-2027” All bids must be on the bid forms provided cable to All Zones, whereby “all bill- we call, Deus. The hard part will come kids can accomplish with the support by the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid SEVENTH GRADE REGULAR Plans and Specifications will be available boards, signboards, advertising signs Package. Plans and specifications for this HONOR ROLL- 85 STUDENTS in the programming,” he said. of dedicated teachers and committed on May 16, 2003 or devices not expressly related to the work may be examined at the Office of the James Adams Mitchael Mahar Working cooperatively, the boys school systems. Plans, specifications, form of bid, con- business being conducted on the pre- Township Engineer, Municipal Building, 430 Ben Baron Jeffrey Manders tract and bond for the proposed work and mises” are prohibited. Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Jeremy Bender Pami Marks other contract documents thereto, as pre- Jewish Community Center of Central during business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 Rebecca Bieber Michael Mathews pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file in NJ for a Temporary Operating Permit to p.m., beginning May 19, 2003, and pur- Shaun Blackmon Gillian McGovern their offices at 151 Summer Avenue, allow the utilization of tent(s) during the chased for a $25.00 non-refundable fee. Mitchell Brouwer Michael Melillo Kenilworth, New Jersey 070332, and may summer day camp program at the prop- Bid proposals and all required documents Nina Brownstone Evan Merkelson be examined at the office of M. Disko Asso- erty located at 1361 and 1391 Martine must be completed and submitted by the Brittany Bryan Christopher Miller ciates during normal business hours. Avenue (Block 10301, Lot 16 and Block date as set forth above. All documents in the Jennifer Calello Erin Miller Bidders will be furnished with a copy of Legal Advertising 10401, Lot 1.01), Scotch Plains. Per- enclosed Bid Package must accompany the Andrew Calvaruso Ariel Mone the Plans and Specifications by the Engi- mission, if granted, is pursuant to Sec- bid proposal. Additionally, a certified check, Scott Camuto Ravi Netravali neer, upon proper notice and payment of a tion 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance al- cashier’s check or bid bond issued by a Craig Cognetti Christina Obiajulu check for Sixty-five ($65.00) Dollars for MORE IN BACK SECTION lowing for temporary permission. responsible bank, trust company or insur- Caitlin Comforti Anne O’Neill each set, payable to M. DISKO ASSOCI- ance company, payable to the Township of Marlena Cortese Marissa Perch ATES, said cost being the reproduction William and Angelika Gale for two (2) Scotch Plains shall be submitted with each Julie Daruio Stephanie Pinheiro price of the documents and is not return- Variances to permit the construction of a bid as a guaranty that if a contract is awarded Melvin Diep Evan Porch PUBLIC NOTICE able. detached two-car garage at the property PUBLIC NOTICE the Bidder shall execute said Contract. The Andrea Ellis Kimberly Pulliam Proposal forms (as contained in the Speci- located at 1954 Bartle Avenue (Block TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Bid Security shall be in the amount of ten TOWN OF WESTFIELD fications) provide for the awarding of all the 1502, Lot 9), Scotch Plains, from the percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the work to the lowest qualified bidder under a following sections of the Zoning Ordi- or Twenty-Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), regular meeting of the Township Council of single contract. nance: TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Notice is herby given that the Westfield whichever is lower. All bid Security, except the Township of Scotch Plains held on MAY The guaranty accompanying the bid shall Section 23-3.4D whereby minimum Planning Board at its meeting on March 5, the Bid Security of the three (3) apparent NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting 13, 2003 the 2003 LOCAL MUNICIPAL be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) side-yard setback required for a de- 2003 memorialized the following Board ac- lowest responsible Bidders shall, if re- of the Township Council of the Township of BUDGET OF THE TOWNSHIP OF of the bid and may be given at the option of tached secondary building in excess tions of the March 3, 2003 meeting re: quested in writing, be returned after ten (10) Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- SCOTCH PLAINS was duly passed on the bidder by a Certified Check or Bid Bond of 200 square feet is five (5) feet; 03-02 WARD & O’DONNELL days from the opening of the bids (Sundays bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- second and final reading. from a reputable insurance company. proposed: approximately two (2) feet; WESTFIELD, L.L.C., 159-169 and holiday excepted) and the bids of such ship on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, there was Barbara Riepe If the bid exceeds $20,000.00, bidders and EAST BROAD STREET, Bidders shall be considered withdrawn. introduced, read for the first time, and passed Township Clerk must be prequalified by the New Jersey BLOCK 2505, LOTS 16 AND 17, Section 23-3.4D whereby minimum The Township reserves the right to reject on such first reading, the following ordi- 1 T - 5/15/03, The Times Fee: $11.22 Department of the Treasury, Division of APPLICANT SEEKS AMEND- rear-yard setback required for a de- any or all bids, and to waive immaterial nance: Building and Construction, prior to the date MENT TO THE MAJOR SITE tached secondary building in excess informalities, or to accept any bid which, in AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- PUBLIC NOTICE bids are received. Any bid submitted under PLAN APPROVAL RESOLU- of 200 square feet is five (5) feet; the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, MENTING AND AMENDING the terms of the New Jersey statutes not TION. APPLICANT SEEKING TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS proposed: approximately two (2) feet. will be in the best interest of the Township all CHAPTER XXIII, ZONING, OF including a copy of a valid and active APPROVAL TO AMEND A CON- in accordance with the New Jersey Local THE REVISED GENERAL OR- NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting Prequalification/Classification Certificate will Gary and Sandra Harris for a Variance DITION OF THE MEMORIAL- Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et DINANCES OF THE TOWN- of the Township Council of the Township of be rejected as being nonresponsive to bid to permit the construction of a deck at the IZED RESOLUTION ADOPTED seq. In the event of an equal or tie bid, the SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- requirements. property located at 19 Shirewood Drive BY THE PLANNING BOARD OF Township shall award the bid to the Bidder 1978, ADDING A NEW SUB- bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- All bidders must be prequalified in accor- (Block 11603, Lot 11.09), Scotch Plains, THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD which, in the Township’s sole discretion, SECTION ( t ) REGARDING ship on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, there was dance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, as from the following section of the Zoning ON NOVEMBER 5, 2001, best serves the interest of the Township. ZONING PERMITS TO SEC- introduced, read for the first time, and passed amended by Chapter 188, Laws of 1968 as Ordinance: WHICH PROVIDES AS FOL- The Township also reserves the right to TION 23-2.3 on such first reading, the following ordi- set forth in Instructions to Bidders. Section 23-3.4B, Paragraph E, Col- LOWS: reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are Purpose: A Zoning Permit is required for nance: Labor in connection with the project shall umn 11 whereby minimum rear-yard not available and/or appropriated. The se- the installation of fences and sheds not Condition 6. “The applicant shall AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING be paid not less than wages as listed in setback required is forty (40) feet; pro- lected Bidder, will, within seven (7) days of normally associated with, or in conjunction, record this Resolution as a re- GAMES OF CHANCE ON SUN- Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pur- posed: approximately twenty-eight (28) award of the bid, enter into an appropriate with a building permit. Also Zoning Permits striction running with the land by DAY, OCTOBER 19, 2003 IN suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey feet. contact with the Township. shall be required for any non-residential filing copy of same in the Union THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Laws of 1963, or the U.S. Department of Mark and Coralia Krutis for a Variance All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, use, building or structure, located in any County Clerk’s Office within 30 PLAINS Labor Wage Determinations, whichever are to permit the construction of a two-story Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to Zone. In a case where other permits are days of the date thereof.” Purpose: To allow any charitable organi- higher for each class of labor. addition at the property located at 1989 Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- required (Building, Plumbing, Electric, Fire zation to conduct games of chance (raffle) Bidding shall be in conformance with the The applicant requests approval Farmingdale Road (Block 12601, Lot tion in Connection with Certain Public Con- or Elevator) a Zoning Permit must be ob- on Sunday, October 19, 2003 provided ap- applicable requirements of N.S.J.A. of modification of this condition, 1), Scotch Plains, from the following sec- tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against tained as a condition prior to the application propriate steps are taken as provided by law 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Public retroactive to November 5, 2001, tion of the Zoning Ordinance: Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 for such permits from the Building Dept. to secure a license for same. School Contracts Law.” to provide that the Resolution be Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, Col- (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. 17:27, A public hearing for same will be held on A public hearing for same will be held on Bidders are required to comply with the recorded within 38 days of the umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard as amended from time to time, and the Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in the Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in the requirements of Affirmative Action Regula- date of its adoption. - Approved setback required is thirty-five (35) feet; Americans With Disability Act. All bidders Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- tion P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 (NJAC 17:27). proposed: approximately 30-1/2 feet must be registered with the New Jersey ing, or any time and place to which a meet- 03-01 MM REAL ESTATE DEVELOP- ing, or any time and place to which a meeting Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- [to addition] and approximately twenty- Department of Labor to engage in public ing for the further consideration of such ERS, INC., 103 PEARL for the further consideration of such ordi- tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days eight (28) feet [to deck]. work as defined in the requirements listed ordinance shall from time to time be ad- STREET, BLOCK 4911, LOT 32, nance shall from time to time be adjourned, from the date of the opening of Bids for the under N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51 through 56.55, journed, and all persons interested will be APPLICANT SEEKS TO CRE- and all persons interested will be given an purpose of reviewing the bids and investi- All interested persons may be present as well as N.J.A.C. 12:62-1.1. given an opportunity to be heard concerning ATE TWO NEW BUILDING opportunity to be heard concerning such gating the qualifications if bidders, prior to and be heard. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate such ordinance. LOTS (32.01 & 32.02) FROM ordinance. awarding of the Contract. The file pertaining to this application is in shall be paid to all workers on the job as per A copy of same may be obtained from the AN EXISTING SINGLE LOT. A copy of same may be obtained from the The Board of Education reserves the right the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- APPLICANT SEEKS TO DE- office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park to reject any or all bids or to waive informality ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between MOLISH EXISTING HOUSE Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- in the bidding if in its judgment the School Plains, and is available for public inspection SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mon- AND CONSTRUCT A NEW tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Board and public interest will be served by during regular office hours. UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. day through Friday by any member of the SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON Monday through Friday by any member of so doing. Thomas Atkins general public who wants a copy of same EACH OF THE NEW LOTS. – the general public who wants a copy of By order of the Board of Education, Linda M. Lies Municipal Manager without cost. Approved with conditions same without cost. Westfield, New Jersey. Secretary to the BARBARA RIEPE Kenneth B. Marsh BARBARA RIEPE Robert A. Berman Zoning Board of Adjustment Barbara Riepe Township Clerk Planning Board Secretary Township Clerk Board Secretary Township of Scotch Plains Township Clerk 1 T - 5/15/03, The Times Fee: $42.33 1 T - 5/15/03, The Leader Fee: $45.90 1 T - 5/15/03, The Times Fee: $33.66 1 T - 5/15/03, The Leader Fee: $76.50 1 T - 5/15/03, The Times Fee: $78.03 1 T - 5/15/03, The Times Fee: $103.53 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 15, 2003 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 SHALL CROSS WINS 2ND TITLE, ARBES TAKES 2ND Blue Devil Golfers Repeat As Union County Champs

By DAVID B. CORBIN yard, par 72, course held for the had won the UCT the year before Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 39th year at Echo Lake Country were not a factor, finishing in a tie The Westfield High School golf Club in Westfield on May 8. for sixth with A. L. Johnson at 382. team breezed to its second-straight The Blue Devils finished with a Shallcross finished with a five- Union County Tournament (UCT) total of 326 on the misty, rain threat- over-par 77, three strokes ahead of championship and Blue Devil sopho- ened course, well ahead of second- teammate Jimmy Arbes at 80. Last more Ryan Shallcross won his sec- placed Scotch Plains-Fanwood that year, in similar weather conditions, ond-straight individual title, hitting totaled 345. The Cranford Cougars, he burned the course with a three- from the white tees on the 6,534- who finished second last year and under-par 69 – getting birdies on the second, fourth and fifth holes – pos- sibly the lowest round ever shot at the UCT. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times This year, after getting a bogie on CROSSING THE LINE…Blue Devil Dave Falk, left, placed second in the KEEPING CLOSE…Blue Devil Deenie hole No. 2, Shallcross got started 100 meters and first in the 200 meters at the Watchung Conference Quinn, left, sticks close to Raider Mary with a birdie on the 357-yard par-4 Tournament. Shashaty in the 3,200 meters and wins. third hole. He not only hit the long- est drive of his foursome but also MACNEIL WINS THREE; FEIGHNER, HILLMAN WIN TWO laid it in the middle of the fairway. His approach shot plopped on the green and spun left, coming to stop about six feet from the pin where he Devil Girls, Raider Boys Win confidently tapped it in. He also birdied the very next hole, a 489-yard, par-5. However, he stumbled somewhat by three- putting on the 353-yard, pard-4 No. WCT National Division Title 5 for a bogie. He ran into some more difficulty by getting bogies By DAVID B. CORBIN placed third with the same height. Blue Devil junior Brendan Egan on the 367-yard, par-4 No. 8 and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Alex Celius took second in the long crossed first in the 400 meters with a the 384-yard, par-4 No. 9 holes. He Intent on regaining its crown, the jump with a distance of 19’8”. time of 51 seconds to beat out Damion David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times doubled bogied the final hole, a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Raider Zack McGuire stepped up Brown of Shabazz who held an early WINNING HIS SECOND UCT CROWN…Blue Devil Ryan Shallcross won his 398-yard, par-4 but had the match boys track and field team captured his pace midway through the third lead until the final turn. Egan, who second Union County Tournament golf title at Echo Lake. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 four first places, six seconds and six lap in the 1,600 meters but could not had run a 50.6 split in the 4x400 at the thirds to grab the Watchung Confer- overcome nemesis Ed Clinton of Union County Relays on May 3, said, ence National Division crown at Gary Cranford who crossed first in 4:26.6. “I’m pretty happy with that. I was BOYD SCATTERS 5 HITS; PATLA GETS TRIPLE, 2 SINGLES Kehler Stadium in Westfield on May McGuire crossed second at 4:29.3 close (to Brown) with about 75-meters 9. The Westfield High School girls and teammate Brian Kopnicki took or so left. I knew I would be able to snatched the title away from the third at 4:34.7 kick through it and win the race.” Raider girls, winners of the previous “I lost focus as far as my strategy. Egan also had a strong kick in the Blue Devils Put It Together, three championships, amassing 155.3 My game plan from the beginning final 100 meters to place second in points to the Raiders’ 143. was to utilize my kick at the end but the 800 with a time of 2:01.3 fol- The Raider boys dominated the I got a little bit ahead of myself, a lowed by McGuire at 2:02.1. throwing events and were led by little impatient, and tried to make a Blue Devil sophomore Emily Rock Cardinal B’ballers, 8-2 Chris Feighner who took top honors move with 600-meters left, which MacNeil glided her way to victory in in the shot put with a shove of proved not to be the smartest idea,” the 400 meters, crossing the line in 54’6.25” and in the discus with a toss explained McGuire. “I should have 59.6 – her best time this season – By DAVID B. CORBIN Murray had two hits, including a to poke into a couple of gaps and help of 147’0”. Raiders Tim Karis at tried to wait on his back instead of ahead of Raider Aja Bundy who Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times two-run double, in the 12-hit attack. out the team from a different role 126’9” and Shawn Doyle at 122’1” making an aggressive, early move.” crossed at 1:01.3 and Blue Devil Much has changed since the be- “I guess coming straight to the than I usually do. I got good pickup placed second and third, respectively, With a time of 9:50.9, Kopnicki Jennell Carter who crossed third at ginning of the season for the Westfield game from two exams worked out off the pitcher.” in the discus. Doyle with a shove of placed second behind Clinton 1:03.4. MacNeil considered Bundy to High School baseball team. The Blue today,” said Patla. “Luckily, I was During the four-game winning 44’10.25” also placed third in the (9:46.0) in the 3,200 meters. be her stiffest competition in the event. Devils extended their winning streak hitting the ball well today. I was able CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 shot put. Adam Ortyl claimed first in The Blue Devils took one-two in MacNeil, who also has been quite to four with an, 8-2, victory over the javelin with a stick of 158’7” and the pole vault with Mike Gorski clear- proficient in the 800 meters, de- Plainfield in Plainfield on May 7. Sean Smith placed third with a stick ing 12’6” to take first and Mike scribed her preference, “The 400 is Junior John Boyd, in his best perfor- of 143’9”. Woods clearing the same height to nicest because it is short but I feel mance, held the offense-minded Car- Smith also did quite well on the gain second. Dave Falk took first in more comfortable with the 800.” dinals to five hits while walking three track by winning the 400 hurdles the 200 meters with a time of 22.9 As to her immediate goal with the and striking out four. with a time of 58.1. He also placed followed by teammate Alexis 400, she said, “It would be nice to get “I was confident right from the second in the high jump with a clear- Gonzalez at 23.3. Falk also placed it under 59.” beginning,” said Boyd. “It had to do ance of 5’6”. Raider Lance Thomas third in the 100 meters at 11.3. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 with the team too. They were behind me. I think we are bringing it together now. Everything was clicking today.” Boyd’s mix of off-speed pitching WESTFIELD SOCCER definitely kept the 9-7 Cardinal bat- ters confused. “The change up and the curve balls were keeping them ASSOCIATION off-balance. The cutter, I’m not as accurate with but it was there when I needed it,” he explained. WSA TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS Blue Devil Tyler Patla, who usu- ally bats in the leadoff spot, had academic testing and arrived to the Fall 2003 and Spring 2004 game just in time to bat in the No. 8 spot, but he rocked the Cardinals David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Girls at Sid Faye Field with three hits, including a triple, ATTEMPTING A PICKOFF…Blue Devil pitcher John Boyd, background, two RBI, a run scored and two stolen tosses to first baseman Mike Dubitsky in an attempt to pickoff Cardinal Dave Boys at Houlihan Field bases. Freshman catcher Mike Anderson. Age Date of Birth Grade First Tryout Date Second Tryout Date PIETRUCHA SCATTERS 6 HITS, WALKS 1, FANS 3 Fall ‘03 U9 8/1/94-7/31/95 3rd Fri. May 30 6:00 pm Fri. June 6 6:00 pm U10 8/1/93-7/31/94 4th Sat. May 31 9:30 am Sat. June 7 9:30 am U11 8/1/92-7/31/93 5th Sat. May 31 8:00 am Sat. June 7 8:00 am Tiger Baseball Boys No-Hit U12 8/1/91-7/31/92 6th Sat. May 31 11:30 am Sat. June 7 11:30 am U13 8/1/90-7/31/91 7th Sat. May 31 1:00 pm Sat. June 7 1:00 pm U14 8/1/89-7/31/90 8th Wed. May 21 6:00 pm Sat. June 7 2:30 pm

Raiders in Semis, Win 3-0 RAINDATES AND ANY LATE SCHEDULE CHANGES!!!!! U9 Monday June 9 6:00 pm U14 Wednesday May 28 6:00 pm (For May 21) By FRED LECOMTE knuckleball was working pretty well. I remained focused, relaxed and kept Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times My curve and fastball had me strug- throwing strikes. Meanwhile, my U10,U11,U12,U13,U14 Saturday June 14 (same times as June 7) Fifth-seeded Linden High School gling a bit the first couple of innings, teammates took care of the Any information about additional raindates,cancellations, alternate field locations or time advanced to the Union County Tour- but then it started opening up for me. scoreboard.” changes will be posted on our weather website. Check the day of your tryout! Raider senior right-hander, Steve http://community.nj.com/soccer/wsa Pietrucha (4-1) turned in a strong pitching performance, scattered six REGISTRATION/LENGTH OF TRYOUT hits, struck out three and walked one. “I went out there and battled, but I Registration begins 30 minutes before your scheduled tryout. Tryouts should last 90 minutes. didn’t have my best stuff today,” said For example, if your tryout is scheduled for 11:00 am, you may come at 10:30 am to register, play Pietrucha. “I just went out there and will begin at 11:00 am and finish by 12:30 pm. tried to throw strikes. They’re a good hitting team and they got the better NUMBER OF TEAMS of us today.” The 12-1 Raiders threatened in the Our plan is to field (in each gender) 3 teams at U9 and U10 and 2 teams at U11 through top of the first. Leftfielder Kyle Baker U14. Tryout numbers and skill levels will determine final team count. worked a three-two count to his fa- vor. Senior second baseman Jeff AGE REQUIREMENTS Hensal stepped to the plate and suc- Players may try out for the Age Group they fall into based on: cessfully bunted Baker to second. A balk on Loureiro advanced Hensal. (1) Date of Birth (age appropriate) or Then, with one out, rightfielder Josh (2) School grade they are entering in Fall 2003 (grade appropriate) Wexler was issued a free pass and it If you choose grade appropriate, you must still be born after the 1st Date of Birth listed for appeared as if the Raiders were in that Division. For example, if player is born on 8/15/94 and entering 4th grade, he or she may scoring business. Loureiro bore down try out for U9 (age appropriate) or U10 (grade appropriate) Division. and responded with a pair of strikeouts. Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times FREQUENCY OF TRYOUTS PITCHING A FINE GAME…Raider pitcher Steve Pietrucha tossed a fine game Pietrucha demonstrated his con- against the Tigers but could have used some offensive support. trol in the bottom of the first when he Tryouts are conducted once per year with team assignments for play during the following Fall CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 and Spring seasons. Players selected for teams are expected to play both seasons. nament final round by shutting out previously unbeaten and top-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 3-0, in the IMPROVE YOUR GOLF GAME TRYOUT APPAREL No part of a WSA travel uniform may be worn to a tryout. Shin guards must be worn and semifinals at Veterans Stadium in with Rahway on May 10. Junior right- PGA Teaching Professional cleats are highly recommended. hander Mike Loureiro, fired a no- hitter, struck out 11 and walked six Michael A. Kierner EXCUSED ABSENCES/ NEW PLAYER REGISTRATION with two balks. Private Instruction Playing Lessons Players are strongly encouraged to attend both tryouts. If a player is unable to attend a “I transferred from Roselle Catho- Video & Computer Analysis Group Lessons lic, sat 30 days, came back the first Professional Club Fitting Clinic Packages scheduled tryout, he or she must contact [email protected] for girls and game, pitched beautiful and took the Gift Certificates One Day Golf Schools [email protected] for boys prior to the tryout. If you are not presently on a WSA Travel team to the second round,” said *Customized Corporate Instructional Packages* team please email same contacts with name, address, phone number, Date of Birth and age Louriero. “Here we are today with a To schedule an appointment or for further information, please call group you are trying out for. Thank you. shutout and we’re going to the final Shackamaxon C.C. at 908-233-3989 Please visit www.westfieldnjsoccer.com for club information and field directions. round, I feel just great. My SPRING SPECIAL: Sign up for a series of 5 lessons & get 1 lesson FREE with this ad before 6/20/03. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, May 15, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WILLIS GOES 3-FOR-3, MANZI PITCHES STRONGLY Cranford Cougars Shut Out Raider Softball Girls, 6-0

By FRED LECOMTE Nietzel’s RBI sacrifice lit up the leftfield, turned in a key running Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times scoreboard with three runs. catch to end the scoring. Cranford High School Cougar Raider centerfielder Kellie Lusk Permoulie wiggled out of a jam in Christene Permoulie and Scotch ripped a single to right and second the sixth. With two outs, Willis Plains-Fanwood’s Laura Manzi turned baseman Caitlin McNelis sliced a stepped up to the plate and drilled a in strong pitching performances; how- single to left with one out in the top shot to right. Kelli Kaskiw followed ever, the Cougars rallied in two in- of the fifth, but a slow chopper to the with a looping single to left, putting nings to take a 6-0 victory in Cranford mound and a fly ball to center halted runners in scoring position. on May 7. Permoulie boasting a 12-1 the threat. Permoulie then did what she does pitching record, gave the Raiders very Three more Cougars crossed the best and earned her ninth strikeout. few opportunities to muster any type plate in the bottom of the fifth. Lauren “We should of have had a couple David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times O’Donnell led off with a double, SHOWING OFF THEIR PLAQUE…The Blue Devil 4x400-meter relay KEEPING IT CLOSE…Raider junior Zack of scoring attack as she recorded 11 of hits in key situations,” said Raider team took first in their heat at the Penn Relays on May 24. Pictured, left to McGuire, left, kept close to Cougar Ed Clinton strikeouts, yielded eight hits and Codapice was awarded first after Head Coach Frank Butz. “We played right, are: Meg Driscoll, Jennell Carter, Annie Onishi and Emily MacNeil. in the 1,600 meters and finished second. walked no one. being hit by a pitch and Permoulie a good game and Manzi pitched great. “I felt pretty strong today, then of poked an RBI single. Berkowitz They’re a tough hitting team. That’s course it always helps when you get tapped an RBI single and Kelly why they’re are 13-2, and there is not that offense power supporting you, it McGovern added an RBI to extend much else you can say.” Blue Devil Girls and Raider Boys Capture kind of calms you down a little,” said the Cranford lead to 6-0. Raider se- Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 000 0 0 Permoulie. “I really don’t have a nior Laurie Cardinale, playing Cranford 000 330 x 6 specific strategy when I’m out there. Watchung Conference National Division Title It’s just about mixing things up. Usu- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ally, it’s my curve outside, inside, depending on where the batter is MacNeil did her thing in her spe- 27.2 followed by Carter at 27.9. Blue was, so I just stayed there,” explained standing. My stamina, I believe, be- cialty, the 800 meters, crossing first Devil Mika Cruz placed third in the Quinn. “I should have stayed behind comes a factor as the game goes, with a time of 2:22.1, although it was 100 hurdles with a time of 17.1 and her or just taken the lead.” because I find myself usually be- more than three seconds slower than Raider Meaghan Kelly placed third When Quinn did finally pass coming stronger.” her best time. Teammate Annie Onishi in the 400 hurdles at 1:12.3. Shashaty, Quinn admitted, “She (Coach Manzi allowed 10 hits, struck out placed second at 2:24.2 and Raider Blue Devil Deenie Quinn ran side- Jennifer Boccino) told me to take the one, walked one and worked her way Stephanie Heath took third at 2:29.4. by-side with Raider Mary Shashaty, lead. So, I just listened to her.” out of several tough situations. Manzi MacNeil also teamed with Onishi, who was on the inside lane in the As to her personal-best perfor- also contributed with five fine defen- Meg Driscoll and Carter to easily 3,200 meters, before deciding to take mance, Quinn said, “I’m really happy. sive plays. “During warm-ups, I felt capture first in the 4x400-meter re- the lead midway through the seventh I haven’t really run the two mile very good and my pitches very moving,” lay with a time of 4:09.3 followed by lap. Quinn then commanded the in- much this season.” said Manzi. “The first couple of in- the Raiders at 4:16.4. On May 24, the side lane and finished first with a Quinn and Onishi also placed 2-3 nings, I was hitting my location and same foursome won their heat at the personal-best time of 11:54.9. in the 1,600 with respective times of the ball was moving. Then in the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. Shashaty came in second at 12:04.3. 5:30.3 and 5:32.6. fourth and fifth inning, it sort of fell Bundy also placed second in the “I just wanted to stay with her the Raider Patrina Hillman took first apart.” 100 at 13.2 and second in the 200 at whole time and I felt fine where I in the long jump with a distance of Senior catcher Shanayia Willis who 14’9.5” and Blue Devil Joann Mat- went 3-for-3 to lead the Raider of- thew placed third at 14’3”. Also, fense said, “I have been working on Westfield Baseball League Hillman tied for first with Blue Devil my batting and I was swinging when Amanda Nehring in the high jump I should be swinging. Permoulie is a Summer Traveling Team with a height of 4’4”. good pitcher and I was just looking Raiders Colleen Coyle at 114’1”, Registration Tryouts to make contact with the ball when it Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Amanda Wells at 96’3” and Lauren came into my spot. As far as the DEFENSE…DEFENSE…Raider Sophomore Taylor Cianciotti, playing the short- Tryouts begin Saturday, 5/10/03 through 5/18/03. Bianco at 94’4” placed 1-2-3, re- game, Manzi and I have a great chem- stop position, made several key defensive plays against the Cougars. Cranford spectively, in the discus. Blue Devils went on to shut out Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 6-0, in Cranford on May 13. Detailed information as to exact times and loca- istry. The pitches that we were call- Alison Petrow at 32’11.75” and ing for certain girls were the right tions for each age group (8’s through 16’s) can be Caroline Sheridan at 31’0.25” placed pitches. She did a good job pitching found by accessing the WBL website: 1-2, respectively, in the shot put fol- the right pitches. After every pitch, I GL, DiDario Break 2 Records lowed by Wells at 30’9.75. Sheridan just let her know that she did a good www.westfieldbaseball.com won the javelin with a toss of 93’0” job and after a strikeout, I let her followed by Bianco at 92’11”. Registration forms are available at The Westfield Recreation know that the out was hers.” At MVC Boys, Girls Track BOYS TEAM SCORES: The Cougars did not score until Department, The Leader Store and are being mailed to those 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 138, 2. the fourth inning. Sarah Copadice, Governor Livingston (GL) High Iorio and Viking Jolla Dougherty who are registered in the spring program. Any addtional ques- Westfield 98.5, 3. Shabazz 83, 4. Permoulie and Kecia Zimmerman School senior Megs DiDario left her tied for sixth with a height of 4’6”. Cranford 82.5, 5. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN The Princeton men indicated that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times they were not going to lie down in Recovering from a 19-point defi- the second half and scored a quick cit in a Rugby game can be very try to go up 27-7 but the conversion difficult but it was nearly done when attempt failed. Minutes later the Union County Mudturtles, es- Mudturtle Kelly connected on a tablished in 1974, trailing 19-0, three-point penalty kick to make scored a five-point try and a two- the score 27-10. point conversion just before half- Later, Mudturtle Sean Fitzgerald time and dominated the second half burst through the middle and gal- only to come up short, 27-25, to the loped 40 yards toward the try line team from Princeton at Unami Park where he was brought to the ground on the border of Westfield, Garwood but not before he scored. Kelly’s and Cranford on May 10. conversion was good, making the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Mudturtles, comprised score 27-17. BARRELING IN FOR THE TRY…Rugby Mudturtle Andy Brown of Scotch BATTLING FOR THE BALL…Several Rugby Mudturtles, left, battle for mainly of local residents, were Princeton nearly scored but the possession of the ball after the throw in. Down 19-0, the Mudturtles made a great Plains, center, does not let a pile of Princetonians prevent him from putting the victims of some bad laterals that stingy Mudturtles held and turned ball over the try line. comeback in the second half but lost, 27-25, to Princeton. led to two interceptions, which the momentum toward Princeton’s resulted in five-point tries in the turf. With momentum not going first half, including one that put their way, some Princeton players Princeton up 19-0. got hot under the collar and caused Local Area High School Blue Devil Golfers Repeat The later interception, however, a violation resulting in Kelly con- aroused the Mudturtles and, with verting on a three-point penalty Varsity Softball Results: As Union County Champs five minutes remaining in the half, kick, narrowing the score to 27-20. Scotch Plains resident Andy Brown, With a few minutes remaining, MAY 6: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 a teacher in North Edison, barreled Pedro Mendez crashed over the try Immaculata 3, Union Catholic 2 Gov. Livingston 101 300 0 5 through a host of ornery line and touched down to tighten Rahway 300 040 x 7 well in hand. Amy Kotalic rapped a two-run tory, tied for eighth with teammate Princetonites, bashed over the try the score to 27-25. The normally double in the eighth inning for the “He hit the ball quite well. He was Rob Maroney, Suarez, John MAY 10: line and successfully touched down. sure-footed Kelly got his opportu- Immaculata Spartans. Brittany UC TOURNAMENT: driving well,” said Blue Devil Head McGhee of Summit and David Sure-footed Danny Kelly hooked nity to tie the game with a success- Coach John Turnbull. “He was just Steiner thumped an RBI triple for the QUARTERFINALS: Chung of Governor Livingston with the conversion through the uprights ful conversion. Unfortunately, he 11-3 Vikings. not putting well.” an 87. Raider Michael Sprung tied Roselle Park 1, Roselle Catholic 0 to make the score, 19-7. came up on top of the ball, causing Pitching ace Becky Riccitelli As to Arbes’ performance, Turnbull for 15th with a 90. Just before halftime, Princeton it to wobble under the crossbar. Governor Livingston 11, Bernards 2 expressed, “He’s a seasoned player. Although four of the top-five Blue Becki Ringwood cracked a two- fanned 16 Lions, walked one and added a three-point penalty kick to Princeton had avoided the tie and allowed three hits for the top-seeded That’s pretty impressive for a fresh- Devils placed in the top six, Turnbull up the lead to 22-7. walked away with the victory. run homer and Danielle Pace had man to get second.” shared his concerns about the up- three singles for the 7-3 Highland- Panthers. Laura Bundy tripled and “If the score is tied at the end of scored. Raider freshman Jack Davis came coming state sectional tournament at Blue Devil Golfers Win the game, the assumption is that it ers. in third with a round of 81 and Blue Alpine Country Club – held on Mon- Roselle Catholic 000 000 0 0 is an honorable draw. Nobody de- MAY 7: Roselle Park 000 100 x 1 Devils Garrett Cockren with an 84 day, May 12. “I’m a little disap- Section 1 & 2 Crown serves to be the loser,” explained Ridge 6, Westfield 5 and Adam Karnish with an 85 fin- pointed that we haven’t had a solid The Westfield High School golf Mudturtle Public Relations Officer Ridge got a run in the bottom of Governor Livingston 6, Union 2 ished fifth and sixth, respectively. number 5 player step up yet. For team got rounds of 82 from their Daryn Henry. “In the states there the seventh to win. Ali Bennett had Jess Garry tossed a two-hitter for “Adam was hitting the ball well states, you need five solid players. top-four players to capture the are tournaments where there are a two singles and scored a run for the the 8-4 Highlanders. but he was not putting also,” said You can’t put the pressure squarely North Jersey, Section 1 and 2, series of games where we need to 5-9 Blue Devils. Turnbull. “He was three putting, four Cranford 10, A. L. Johnson 0 on the shoulders of four players.” Group 4 crown at Alpine Country have a result to move on to the Christine Permoulie tossed a one- putting left and right.” Club on May 12. The Blue Devils Westfield 001 003 1 5 Raider Mats Notoane, who teed TOP TEAMS: Weichertnext game. Then, they play sud- Ridge (5-11) 203 000 1 6 hitter for the 13-2, second-seeded 1. Westfield 326, 2. Scotch Plains- beat out second-placed den death.” Cougars. off in the first foursome with Fanwood 345, 3. Oratory 359, 4. Summit Ridgewood, 328-334. Both teams Rahway 7, Governor Livingston 5 Shallcross, Tim Berry of A. L. 368, 5. Governor Livingston 369, 6. The Mudturtles’ next game is Meagan Butler ripped a triple and Linden 3, Union Catholic 1 qualified to compete in the Tour- scheduled to be held at Rahway Johnson and Ken Suarez of Ora- Cranford 382 nament of Champions next Mon- two singles and scored three runs for Brittany Steiner banged an RBI River Park in Rahway at 1 p.m. this the Highlanders. double for the Vikings. day, May 19. Saturday, May 17. Anyone inter- Blue Devils Ryan Shallcross,Weichertested in becoming a Mudturtle or Adam Karnish, Garrett Cockren just finding out general informa- and Jimmy Arbes finished in a tion, please call Bill MacLaney at Grace M. Rappa four-way tie for fourth place and (732)Weichert 763-9573. all qualified for the Tournament of Realtor Associate Champions. 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Equal Housing Opportunity. ©2002 NRT, Incorporated WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 908-322-9323 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, May 15, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Tiger Baseball Boys No-Hit Union County Senior 50+ Raiders in Semis, Win 3-0 Softball League Results: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 50+ DIVISION: Creative smashed 31 hits, includ- Comcast 25, Irish Pub 23 ing three hits apiece for Demo retired the Tigers in order. The Raid- seventh. Matt Powers and Horn hit The slugfest featured 48 runs and Cervelli, Ray Cozzarelli, Dick ers offense issued another threat in back-to-back singles but Loreiro fired 57 hits. Comcast had 12 extra-base DiMuro (homerun), Charles Lehman, the top of the second. Third baseman the ball past the next two batters and hits. Frank Bender, Steve Ferro, John Ed Malko, Alan Schulman and Rich Steve Horn led off with a walk, stole induced a fly ball to right to end the McLaughlin, Bill Reichle and Brian Vitaliano. second and moved to third. With two contest. Williams led Comcast with three out, Loreira worked himself out of “We didn’t hit the way we normally Il Giardino Restaurante 19, Legg hits apiece, including homeruns by Mason 12 trouble and responded with a do, but that’s probably due to the way Reichle and Williams. Karl strikeout. the kid pitched,” said Raider Head Bruce Symon led the winners with Grossmann and Charles Lehman two homeruns, a double and seven The 11-4 Tigers scored a run in the Coach Brian Homm. “He’s very good, drilled two doubles apiece. bottom of the second with two outs probably the best we’ve seen all year. RBI. Lionel Genello and Frank when second baseman Nick Russo He hit his spots with his curve, fastball, The Office 23, Northwest Mutual 8 Tartaglione had three hits apiece. came up with the first hit of the game, change-up and knuckleball, but we The Office had 30 hits, including Bob Bierman had a homerun and a a single, and first baseman John Keefe weren’t aggressive enough with two six homeruns. Tony Zarvos (2 double. dropped an RBI single deep into left strikes on us and went down looking homeruns, 2 triples), Jerry Permoulie Il Giardino’s 14, Haven Bank 11 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Charlie Wischusen had four hits center. Linden added another run in too many times. We’re normally a PASSING THE TEST…Blue Devil Tyler Patla, No. 15, had three hits, including L.A. Law 22, Haven Bank 11 the third. Jon Kusky singled, Sam pretty good hitting team, but he kept a triple, two RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored against the Cardinals. each. Bill Hinkle, Howard Smith, Parilla laid down a sacrifice bunt and us off balance. They got the timely Permoulie and Wischusen whacked Legg Mason 21, Haven Bank 14 another Tiger walked to load the bases. hits when they needed them with homeruns. A pickoff attempt to third went astray, people on base and we didn’t. That Marion & Jacobsen Roofing 23, SP-F D’backs Burn scoring Kusky. was the whole ball game right there. Blue Devils Put It Together, Union Center National Bank 15 Linden upped the score to 3-0 in We threatened in the early and late The Roofers spread their hits SP-F Reds, 5-2 the fourth. Nick Bufis tapped a single innings with runners in scoring posi- throughout the lineup. Dave Bell, The Diamondbacks of the Scotch and, later, Anthony MacDonald tion, but we just didn’t get the hits we Rock Cardinal B’ballers, 8-2 Jim D’Arcy and Roger Grotzmaher Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball As- ripped an RBI single to center. were getting all season. They didn’t CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 had three hits for the Bankers. sociation major division defeated the Another golden opportunity pre- fall in for us today and there is not Reds 5-2 on May 7 behind some streak, Westfield’s defense made walked and Butts hammered a very Comcast 24, Crest Refrigeration 0 outstanding pitching, solid defense, sented itself for the Raiders in the much you can do about that. I thought Frank Bender, Charles Lehman, both teams played pretty good defen- fewer total errors than in one game long RBI sacrifice fly to centerfield. and timely hitting. The Diamond- against Linden early in the season. Dubitsky singled and Murray drilled Tom Lombardi and Brian Williams backs jumped out in front from the Devil Nine Punish sively and both pitchers did a good contributed four hits apiece. Steve job.” As to his team’s performance, Patla his two-run double. first inning and never lost the lead. said, “The defense was very solid. Cardinal Aaron Hale poked a two- Ferro, Karl Grossmann, Art Kopacz D’back pitchers Lou Mazzella, Linden Boys, 14-7 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 000 00 0 0 and Tony Williams poked three hits Linden 011 100 x 3 We didn’t make many errors today. out single to center in the sixth and Jimmy Burke and Mitch McNamara The Westfield High School base- That’s been one of our strong points scored on Smith’s single to right- apiece. Bender, Lehman, Tom combined for 11 strikeouts and al- ball team punished 11-5 Linden, 14- during our four-game winning streak, center but the Blue Devils ruffled the Lombardi, Bill Reichle, Brian Will- lowed only three hits and four walks. 7, in Linden on May 12 just a few Blue Devils Unsettle making our push for states. This was Cardinals’ feathers with three runs in iams and Tony Williams smacked Todd Weiner did a good job behind days after the Tigers toppled top- Pioneer Lady Laxers probably the strongest team we have the seventh. Matt Rothstein doubled homeruns. Bender had nine RBI, the plate. Courtney Bifani and Danny seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the beaten all year. They are strong top down the third baseline, Tom Riciutti which included a grand slam. Jones helped solidify the infield while semifinals of the Union County Tour- The Westfield High School girls to bottom. John ‘boy’ pitched very walked and Wisniewski laid down a Antone’s Bar & Grill 24, Nilsen Golan Rozenberg and Brian Kahn nament. Senior Brian Butts had a lacrosse team erupted with nine goals well and kept them off-balance. They perfect bunt single. Dan Clark lofted Detective Agency 7 rounded out the outfield. triple, a double and a single and in the first half to unsettle the New really didn’t get too many solid hits an RBI sacrifice fly to right, scoring Northwest Mutual 37, Crest Re- Joseph Del Prete, Mazzella and scored three runs for the 8-8 Blue Providence Pioneers, 15-3, in and, when they did, we made sure we Rothstein, but the throw to nail frigeration 13 Burke all recorded two hits, with Devils. Westfield on May 12. Senior third spread them out.” Riciutti at third rolled out of play, Mazzella ripping a triple. Philip Blue Devil freshman Mike Murray home Staci Spass netted five goals Batting leadoff, Blue Devil Brian allowing him to score. Patla chopped 60+ DIVISION: Rosenkrantz, Dan Gilman and whacked a three-run homer in the and added an assist to lead the 4-6 Butts beat out a single to third, moved an RBI single and Matthews fol- Creative Industries 21, L.A. Law 5 McNamara all stroked singles and 10-run seventh inning. Tyler Patla, Blue Devils. to second on Mike Dubitsky’s walk lowed with a single. Chris Fortunato roped a double into Matt Rothstein and Joe Wisniewski Lizzie Trimble flicked in three and scored on a failed double play “We were very effective. We had SP-F D’backs Humble the gap. Mazzella, McNamara, also had doubles. goals and abetted with two assists attempt in the top of the first. The big hits with people on base. Since Rosenkrantz and Weiner all collected Westfield 200 200 (10) 14 and teammates Heather Lane and Cardinals tied it in the second when the Scotch Plains game, we have SP-F Giants, 15-0 RBI. Mazzella also scored twice Linden 104 100 1 7 Erica Triola each fired in two goals. Harvey Smith, who went 2-for-3, played very good defense. This was The Diamondbacks of the Scotch while Del Prete, Burke and Jessica Capra, Lauren Walchin and hopped an RBI single past short. a big win,” Blue Devil Head Coach Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball As- McNamara crossed the plate once. See it all on the Web! Laura Hart had goals for the Pio- The 7-8 Blue Devils took a 5-1 Bob Brewster expressed. “They score sociation major division were firing neers. lead in the fourth. Patla reached on runs like crazy. John Boyd held them on all cylinders as they topped the SFIC to Host Annual www.goleader.com New Providence 1 2 3 an error, stole second and darted to under control and we made the plays. Giants 15-0 on May 10. The Dia- Westfield 9 6 15 third on a passed ball. Greg Matthews That’s what the game is all about.” mondbacks combined outstanding Kids Running Meet Westfield 100 310 3 8 hitting with exceptional pitching. The Scholarship Fund for Inter- Plainfield 010 001 0 2 Pitcher Lou Mazzella was spec- City Children (SFIC) will host the tacular as he took a no-hitter into the Second Annual Kids Running Shippen Golf Outing Set final inning when it was broken up Fundraiser on Thursday, May 22 from The Westfield Leader by the first batter. Mazzella recorded 6 to 9 p.m. at Kean University’s For Saturday, June 7 nine Ks and went the distance for the Alumni Stadium in Union. In con- The 13th annual John Shippen win. Defensively, Joseph Del Prete junction with the New Jersey Catho- Memorial Golf Tournament is to be made an outstanding running catch lic School Track Conference, the Don’t forget Dad . . . held at the Scotch Hills Country Club in centerfield and catcher Todd relays are open to teams from NJ on Saturday, June 7. The rain date is Weiner had a solid game. Catholic grammar schools, includ- Saturday, June 14. Mazzella also went 3-for-3 with ing boys and girls grades three Father’s Day is An 8 a.m. shotgun start is sched- two doubles, two RBI and two runs through eight. uled and registrations will be taken scored. Jimmy Burke and Del Prete All of the proceeds will benefit the on a first-come, first-served basis. also went 3-for-3 with Burke driving SFIC, an organization that provides Sunday, June 15th. Individual entries are $100 and four- in four runs. Del Prete and Burke scholarships to students attending somes are $400. Corporate sponsor- also scored three and two runs, re- Catholic and other private elemen- ships are $600, which includes a spectively. Dan Gilman, Chris tary and secondary schools in North- The Westfield Leader Advertising Department: foursome plus tee and green sponsor. Fortunato and Weiner each collected ern New Jersey. Non-golfers may enjoy the luncheon a hit, an RBI and scored a run. Kids Running for Kids will feature 908.232.4407 908.232.0473 [email protected] set for 12:30 p.m. for $25 per person. Courtney Bifani and Golan 4x100-meter relays as well as invita- For further information and regis- Rozenberg each stroked a hit and tional 800 and 1,600-meter relays. The tration, please call (908) 889-2084. scored once. Danny Jones scored fund is neither a religious or sectarian twice and had a two-run double while organization. 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Straniero moved back to defense Alyssa Straniero moved from full- in the second half. Although both back to halfback and sent a perfect teams had scoring chances, the shot to Rachel Parker who sent a Lightning’s best chances came from rocket into the upper right corner. On Cathy Harley and Katie Cornacchia. defense, Brittany Biondi stopped Midfielders Straniero, Angelica everything in her path as right full- Glover, Kristen Thompson, backs Jaclyn Lazarus and Parker Rodriguez, Nina Brownstone, made the lead stand up. Lazarus and Harley showed great Also in the first half Heather cohesion while Rachel Kreyer dis- played her usual hustle. Joanna Naugle dazzled with her dribbling GETTING SECOND PLACE…The Westfield Warriors third-grade travel bas- Local Gymnasts Vie and shooting skills and Cornacchia ketball team recently placed second in the Union County (fourth-grade) League. was creative with her dribbling and Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Sam Rosenburgh, Michael Mondon, Max In Regional Meet passing. Tabak, Kurt Kowalski, Adam Firestone, Jackson O’Leary and Jack Rickles; Seven gymnasts from the level The defense consisted mainly of middle row, Alexander Williams, Peter Mebane, Paul Werner, Nathan Mitchell VI team at the Surgent’s Elite Biondi, Javonni Costello and Maria and Ryan Elliot; back row, Assistant Coaches David Rosenburgh and Rick Elliott, School of Gymnastics in Garwood Rivero. Costello was outstanding Head Coach John O’Leary and Assistant Coach Mark Mitchell. recently competed in the Region 7 with daring runs up the field but Northeast Championship held on always showed great recovery speed. April 27 in Landover, Md. They Cheryl Monteiro got her first Youth League Leaders Falter competed against 131 elite gym- goalkeeping experience of the spring REGIONAL GYMNASTS: Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Sam Meyer, nasts from seven states in the re- and batted away Millburn’s last Sam Eliades and Kevin Moran; middle row, Matt Riviere, Justin Moss, Zachary gion. chance shot in the waning seconds. Caplette and Daniel Pesin; top row, Coach Amiel Rivera. In Westfield Majors Baseball In order to qualify for the event, the boys received high scores at The Dodgers and the Yankees each double and Max Fusaro scored three the New Jersey State Champion- Paid Bulletin Board lost twice last week in Westfield times to pace the Mets’ attack. The ship meet held in March. The quali- Majors baseball action as the stand- Mets also beat the Cardinals 9-8 fying team, coached by Amiel ings began to tighten up. after trailing by five in the first in- Rivera, included Zachary Caplette Mr. Alan Rasmussen The Dodgers fell from the un- ning. Max Sugarman went 2-3 with and Kevin Moran of Clark, Sam beaten ranks at the hands of the three RBI and started a string of Eliades and Sam Meyer of Cardinals but bounced back to beat consecutive base hits in the last in- Westfield, Justin Moss of Linden, the Yankees, 4-3. Spencer Cassidy ning by DiIorio, Connelly and Steve Daniel Pesin of Scotch Plains and Joins Coldwell Banker and Michael Lessner combined on a Marino that clinched the victory. Matt Riviere of New Providence. four-hitter and Dan Russo cracked a Connelly and Burgdorf shut down In the 8-9 Division, Riviere Alan Rasmussen, Westfield Jessye Norman’s “In the Spirit” works of Venitian antiphonal clutch bases-loaded double for the the Cardinals after the first inning. placed third on parallel bars and resident since 1970, has stepped and Kathleen Battle’s “ A Christ- choral music with the Cecilian win. Matt Isabella smacked a two- WESTFIELD MAJORS STANDINGS: Daniel Pesin placed seventh on down as President of R&L In- mas Celebration”, He appears Consort, a double quartet of run double in a losing effort while (As of May 11) still rings. In the 6-7 Division, dustries, Inc., manufacturer rep- regularly in New York ensembles professional musicians that he Kyle Hayden and Danny Sullivan TEAM W L T Meyer placed sixth on high bar Dodgers 6 2 1 resentatives to Plastics Indus- such as Musica Sacra, New York started with colleagues in stymied the Dodgers on the mound See picture on top right.. try, to join Coldwell Banker 1994. until Russo’s game winner. Yankees 5 3 1 Cardinals 5 4 0 Residential Brokerage. Imme- The decision to go with Todd Saunders belted a two-run White Sox 3 4 2 homer in the last inning as the White Mets 3 6 0 Scotch Hills Women diately out of college, Mr. Coldwell Banker was an easy Sox and the Yankees played to a Orioles 2 7 0 Rasmussen joined the firm es- one for Mr. Rasmussen; “I hard-fought, 4-4 tie. Josh Firestone Tell Golf Results tablished by his father in 1976, wanted to work with the best in and Tim Warner had big hits for the Scotch Hills Women A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills took the position of President, the business. The education that Yanks. The Orioles got their first win Women’s Golf Association of Scotch Coldwell Banker provides as Plains announced the winning team of hired personnel and over the of the year tripping up the Yankees 6- Tell Golf Results the “100% Handicap Stroke Play” tour- next 22 years, helped to build well as the extraordinary ser- 2 behind the pitching of Dylan Clark, nament held April 29. the business into a multi-mil- vice given to clients is proof Michael Irving and Michael Kent. A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills Women’s Golf Association of Scotch Flight A lion dollar corporation with of- enough that I made the correct Warner and Jimmy Reardon drove in Plains announced the winning team of Low gross: Drina Erhard and Marge fices in three states. “It was fun choice.” James Schoening, man- the Yankee runs. the “100% Handicap Stroke Play” tour- Grimmer 46 to see what focus and hard work ager of Coldwell Banker’s The Mets knocked off the Orioles nament held May 6. Low net: Erhard 32 8-3 behind the pitching of Colin 2nd: Alice Kehler 33 could produce,” said Mr. Union office speaks highly of FLIGHT A 3rd: Grimmer 34 Rasmussen. “We were in con- Mr. Rasmussen,” Alan is an ex- Embry and Zack Connelly. 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Carol Tener, top producer at Burgdorff ERA, Westfield Office was awarded with Sales Agent of the Month for April 2003. As Sales Agent, Carol had five transactions for the month with a dollar volume of over 4.7 million. This most recent award for Carol follows her award- filled month of March where she was named to Burgdorff’s prestigious President’s Council, which recognized the top 18 sales agents out of over 700 colleagues in the company. Tener’s accomplishments do not stop there; she was also recognized as a member of Burgorff’s “Elite Group” and at the annual 2002 Awards Luncheon, Carol was the recipient of the “Ritz Carlton Award” presented to the salesperson who best personifies the Burgdorff Vision Statement “Extraordinary Professionals Expectations”. Carol has also earned the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) Million Dollar Club Circle of Excellence Sales Award-Gold for production of more than $15 million and 25 units minimum in 2002. She has been of the NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club every year since 1984, Fanwood achieving the Gold Level in 1992-93 and 2000-01. CUSTOM CAPE! Present owners have expanded this lovely home on beautiful park-like Carol Tener property. Features include living room with fireplace, large eat-in kitchen adjacent to SalesAgent for April windowed family room, master bedroom on first floor, plus four large bedrooms on the second floor. The finished basement has a playroom, full bath, guest room and work room. Excellent condition throughout. Priced at $439,000. Ileen Cuccaro, Westfield Office of Burgdorff ERA Realtor has been honored with Listing Agent of the Month for April 2003 with four listings and a dollar volume of over $1 million. Ileen has received many distinguished awards and is a member of the New Jersey Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award for 2002 having earned Silver Designation. Ileen was awarded the Million Dollar Sales Club Bronze Level in 1996-97 and the Silver Level in 1998 and 2000. She is a member of Burgdorff’s Presidents Club for 2002 and Leaders Circle for 2003. Ileen has recently completed the Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) course and has also completed a second course in Advanced CSP Designation, the only National Designation Course for New Home Sales. Both courses gave Ileen a competitive edge in the land development process and new construction. The knowledge she affords her clients from this course is invaluable with step-by-step info on building a house, understanding the building permit process and construction schedules and the language of building. As a result of her studies, Ileen gained membership in the Community Builder Association of Westfield Ileen Cuccaro New Jersey (CBA of NJ). Ileen is currently attending a Listing Agent for April CLOSE TO TOWN! Enjoy this wonderful location. Convenient to town, park, schools and NYC 6-month course for e-PRO National Association of Realtors Technology Certification Program. transportation! Charming Classic Colonial with wonderful "original detail" features formal living room, formal dining room, newer eat-in kitchen, four bedrooms and three and one half baths. A must see at $769,000.

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Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey - An Independently Owned & Operated Member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Each office is independently owned and operated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, May 15, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Town Bank of Westfield WF and SP-F Piano Students Announces First Quarter Results WESTFIELD – The Town Bank of ates a branch office at 44 Elm Street Perform In Local Recital Westfield recently announced quar- in Westfield. Both offices feature 24 terly net income of $144,000 or $0.14 hour ATMs, which are free for Town WESTFIELD — Piano Students Brooks, Marina Dugan, Casey per share one year ago, according to Bank customers; after-hours deposi- of Debra Parente-Rosin of Westfield, Dugan, Abe Hiatt, Cristin Joy, Robert Dowens, Sr. President and taries; and the convenience of Satur- performed in a recital on May 10 at Priyanka Kamath, Cheryl Kaplun, Chief Executive Officer. day banking. Their products and ser- the First Baptist Church in Westfield. Kayla McAlindin and Jimmy Mei “This improvement is largely at- vices include savings accounts, Students performed primarily music performed. Matthew Lusk of Bask- tributed to a higher level of net inter- checking accounts, money market ing Ridge also played at his first est income, noted Mr. Dowens. “In accounts, certificates of deposit, recital. turn, this increase in net interest is mortgages, home equity lines of Many of these students will enter the result of the growth of the Bank.” credit and small business loans. For the Piano Auditions of the Music Total assets were $86 million com- more information, please call their Educator’s Association in June, pared to $58.5 million a year earlier, headquarters at (908) 301-0800 or some of whom are eligible to re- reflecting a growth of $27.5 million visit www.townbank.com. ceive the three and five year awards. or 47 percent. Total deposits in- Cheryl Kaplyn and Ali Yuhas re- creased to $79 million as of March ceived the 10-year-award last year 31, 2003, from $51.9 million on Cosmetology Classes and Abe Hiatt was awarded the March 31, 2002, resulting in an in- seven-year pin for continuous out- crease of $27.2 million or 52 per- Offered at Vo-Tech standing achievement. Ms. Parente- cent. Loans outstanding rose from SCOTCH PLAINS – Union County $42.4 million to $64.4 million, rep- Vocational-Technical Schools will TEACHING PIANO…Ms. Parente- resenting an increase of $22 million, offer a full-time course in cosmetol- Rosin instructs Abe Hiatt in her or a growth of 52 percent. ogy in Fall 2003 for students inter- Westfield Studio. “We are very pleased to report our ested in entering this dynamic and first quarter results,” reported Mr. competitive field. written for solo piano, but also played TOUR OF COMCAST…Peter Lyden, top left, and Dave Repert, top right, both of Dowens. “Clearly, The Town Bank The course will run from Septem- piano duets and transcriptions of or- Comcast Cable Communications recently floored Union County officials with a grand tour of the company’s high-tech digital headend facility in Union County, which serves of Westfield shows a strong trend of ber through June and will prepare chestral works. To vary the program, growth. During the first quarter, we students for the licensing examina- Ms. Parente included singers and over 700,000 customers statewide. Mr. Lyden gave an overview to Councilman Derek Armstead of Linden, bottom left, and Mayor Louis Jung of Fanwood, of the intricate concentrated our promotional initia- tion administered by the New Jersey flautists as well. Abe Hiatt of Scotch workings of fiber optic cable, which sits discreetly beneath the facility’s floor tiles. tives on our free personal checking, State Board of Cosmetology. Classes Plains and Rachel Louie of Westfield our CDs, our home equity lines of begin September 3, 2003 and are sang “Alma del Core” by Antonio credit, and our IRAs, as well as our held Monday through Friday from 2 Caldara, accompanied by Cheryl County Vo-Tech Offers extensive menu of small business to 8 p.m. at the school campus on Kaplun, all of whom performed solo lending services. In addition, The Raritan Road. piano pieces. Kate Brooks, competi- PIANO DUET…Cheryl Kaplun of Town Bank will soon launch a new Cosmetology is an art and a sci- tion winner; Kayla McAlindin and Scotch Plains and Ali Yuhas of Culinary Arts Program savings product for children, our ence involving the study of skin, Michael Rosin all performed works Westfield practice a duet in Parente’s “Piggybank Savings Account.” Our hair, scalp and nails. The Vo-Tech for flute and piano along with solo Westfield Piano Studio. SCOTCH PLAINS – The award- structor. continual development of new prod- courses includes state-of-the-art piano pieces. winning Culinary Arts program at The course includes instruction in ucts, in conjunction with strong sup- classroom training, which utilizes In addition, the following students Rosin taught in Fanwood for 13 years Union County Vocational-Technical the preparation of stocks, soups, port for preexisting ones, is a con- manikins, demonstrations and live performed from Westfield: Alexandra and for the past two years has been Schools can improve your skills in sauces, salads, meats, fish, shellfish, tributing factor in our steady, strong models in clinical service. Berry, Christopher Ick, Elena Kim, teaching piano in her Westfield Stu- the kitchen or prepare you for a new poultry and vegetable. growth.” Financial aid is available to quali- Christopher Kwon, Rachel Louie, dio. career as a chef. Additionally, students learn proper With headquarters at 520 South fied students and job placement ser- Mathilde Murawsky Justin Rosin, For more information, please con- Registration for the Fall 2003 pro- safety and sanitation in the kitchen, Avenue, The Town Bank of Westfield vices and apprenticeships are avail- Michael Rosin and Ali Yuhas. From tact Ms. Parente-Rosin at (908) 232- gram is open now to all Union County proper use of tools and equipment, provides a full range of products and able to all graduates. For more in- Scotch Plains and Fanwood: Kate 2670. residents for the Culinary Arts pro- purchasing, inventory control, menu services to small businesses, profes- formation on the cosmetology gram scheduled to begin Wednes- planning, diet and nutrition, serving, sionals and individual consumers in course, please contact the admis- Westfield Recreation Events day, September 3 at the school’s cam- food service management and kitchen Westfield, as well as neighboring sions office at (908) 889-8288, ex- pus in Scotch Plains. operations. communities. The Bank also oper- tension No. 341. Dancercise: Early Spring Ses- tures music, movies, pool tables, The Culinary Arts class will meet Graduates of the program can pur- sion: Classes are held in the Mu- video games, foosball, air hockey, five days a week, Monday through sue careers as chefs, sous chefs, ban- nicipal Building Community a big screen TV, and a lounge area. Friday, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Union quet cooks, prep cooks, and line cooks Scotch Plains Recreation Events Room from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m, Tues- Night Place: On May 16, County residents age 18 and over can or first cooks. Many graduates con- days and Thursdays, starting June Westfield students from sixth to complete the course and receive a tinue their education, pursuing Summer Parks Program: Par- the business of babysitting and 26. The fee is $65 for 26 classes. eigth grade only, can enjoy an degree in one year. bachelor’s degrees in culinary arts at ents can register their children for safety for the sister. The fee is $40 Teen Center: The center is open evening full of games, dancing, The Culinary Arts program offers four-year colleges. the parks program in the municipal for residents and $45 for non-resi- to all high school students on select movies, food and music. The event premiere food service education, in- Financial aid is available to eli- building, room 113. The program, dents. Friday evenings, in the municipal will be held at Edison Intermediate troducing students to a variety of gible students and job-placement open to children ages 6 to 12, con- Cape May Day Trip: On Sunday, building, during the school year School from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The food preparation techniques from services are offered to all graduates. sists of daily activities, contests, June 1, a bus will depart from the from 7 to 11 p.m. The center fea- fee is $3 at the door. cooking principles to gourmet foods. For more information or to register trips, games and more. The pro- municipal building parking lot at 9 Students learn in a state-of-the-art for the program, please call the ad- gram will run from June 30 to a.m. and travel to downtown Cape commercial kitchen under the guid- missions office at (908) 889-8288, August 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May. The group will gather for a 3 ance of a professional chef and in- extension No. 301. Summer Small Fry Program: p.m. show ‘Twilight at Monticello, This daily park program, for ages 3 An Evening with Thomas to 5, will be held at Farley Park Jefferson.” The bus will return PUBLIC NOTICE Cancer Foundation from June 30 to August 8, Monday follwing the show. The fee is $42 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Ship Model Society to Hold through Friday. There are two ses- per person, which includes trans- PLANNING BOARD Seeks Volunteers, sions being offered. The morning portation and a ticket for the show. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Items For Families session is from 9 a.m. to noon and Botanical Gardens: On Satur- Planning Board meeting of the Township of Free Exhibit and Seminar SCOTCH PLAINS — The the afternoon session is from 1 to 4 day, June 7, a bus will depart from Scotch Plains held on May 12, 2003, the p.m. The department can only the municipal building parking lot Board adopted a Resolution pertaining to Emmanuel Cancer Foundation (ECF), AREA — The Ship Model Society The Ship Model Society of North- register 20 children for each ses- at 9 a.m. and travel to the National the Minor Subdivision approval for Alex and a Scotch Plains-based support organi- ern New Jersey, a not for profit asso- Victor Passucci, 571 Westfield Road, Block of Northern New Jersey is presenting sion. (You may not register your Historic Landmark located inthe zation for children with cancer, is a model exhibit and seminar free to ciation, has 80 members and meets at 3301, Lot 5 which was approved by the seeking volunteers and items to assist child for both sessions until the Bronx. Lunch is included at the Old Board on March 10, 2003. the public at the Federal Aviation the Millburn Free Library on the fourth registration period is over.) The fee Country Buffet. A bus will return at The file pertaining to this application is in the families that it serves. Administration Building, 200 Fred Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to the Office of the Planning Board and avail- Specifically, drivers are needed on is $45 per person. approximately 5 p.m. The fee is able for inspection during business hours. Wehran Drive at Teterboro Airport 10 p.m. Each meeting includes dis- Babysitting Course: The one- $67.50 per person. a monthly basis to deliver items in From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, play and discussion of members mod- Barbara Horev Perth Amboy, Rahway and Plainfield. day course held on June 1, will be The Recreation Department is Secretary to the Planning Board May 17. els completed or under construction, held at the Towne House from 9 seeking softball officials for the girl’s 1 T - 5/15/03, The Times Fee: $15.81 The organization is also looking for Anyone interested in ships, ship reviews of nautical books and publi- a.m. to 3 p.m. This course includes league on Tuesday and Thursdays at groups to conduct food drives for the models and other nautical topics is cations, technical talks and demon- PUBLIC NOTICE Foundation. baby-sitting skills, growth and de- 6 p.m. and/or Saturday mornings. invited to attend. strations, discussions on maritime velopment of infant through school For more information on any of the TOWN OF WESTFIELD Needed items include an electric The exhibit will feature ship mod- history and events and announcements washer/dryer; air conditioning units; age children, basic first aid and events featured above, please call This is to certify that the within resolution els of all types and from all eras of upcoming events of interest. CPR, fire prevention and safety, (908) 322-6700, extension no. 221. is a true and exact copy of the Resolution new summer clothing and sandals; crafted by the members. In addition, Guests are always welcome at the adopted on May 6, 2003 by the Town Coun- dressers; pots and pans; dishes; dia- members will be working on current meetings. cil of the Town of Westfield. pers (specific sizes) and Depends Bernard A. Heeney projects and demonstrating ship For more information about the Town Clerk (specific sizes). modeling tools and techniques. Society and the May 17 exhibit, Individuals interested in helping RESOLUTION This is a great opportunity for please contact Ed Hegstetter at (732) out in any of these areas are asked to people new to ship modeling to learn 928-1140 or e-mail PUBLIC WORKS call Monica at (908) 322-4323, ex- COMMITTEE MAY 6, 2003 more about the hobby and to talk to [email protected]. tension no. 17. some of the finest ship modelers in Information is also available on WHEREAS, the Town Tree Preservation the Northeast. www.njshipmodelsociety.org. WF Garden Club Member Commission has determined a need to pre- PUBLIC NOTICE pare a Community Forestry Management Boys and Girls Clubs To Serve On Committee Plan, and TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, the New Jersey Community Sponsor Car Campaign For British 9/11 Memorial This is to certify that the within resolution TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Forestry Council offers financial assistance must be completed and submitted by the is a true and exact copy of the Resolution BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AREA — Atlantic City Boys WESTFIELD — Joanne Aspinall for preparation of such plans through the date as set forth above. All documents in the adopted on May 6, 2003 by the Town Coun- UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Sullebarger, a member of the Garden Green Communities Challenge Grant Pro- enclosed Bid Package must accompany the and Girls Club is inviting all the cil of the Town of Westfield. gram, and INVITATION TO BID bid proposal. Additionally, a certified check, Boys and Girls Clubs in New Club of Westfield, received the honor Bernard A. Heeney WHEREAS, the Tree Preservation Com- cashier’s check or bid bond issued by a of serving on the Botanical Commit- Town Clerk Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- Jersey to join them in running a mission applied for financial assistance responsible bank, trust company or insur- ders to bid for the project: car donation program. The re- tee of the 9/11 British Memorial under the aforesaid program and the Town RESOLUTION ance company, payable to the Township of Garden, which will be located in the was awarded a matching funds grant in the “Westfield Road, Milling & Top Course Scotch Plains and Borough of Fanwood sponse has been good with a num- PUBLIC WORKS amount of $2,000.00, and Paving, Contract E2003-1” shall be submitted with each bid as a guar- ber of clubs already showing in- India House, at One Hanover Square, COMMITTEE MAY 6, 2003 WHEREAS, the services of a Certified anty that if a contract is awarded the Bidder in New York City. Major items and approximate quantities terest in the program. Tree Expert will be required to prepare the WHEREAS, the Town Engineer and Tree shall execute said Contract. The Bid Secu- for this project are: People wishing to donate a car Mrs. Sullebarger was invited to aforesaid plan, and Preservation Commission has determined rity shall be in the amount of ten percent Granite Curb – 900 Linear Feet take this position by the Friends of WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was a need for a Street Tree Inventory for the (10%) of the total amount of the bid or can call 1-800-246-0493 to get the Concrete Sidewalk – 1,480 Square Yards published in the Westfield Leader and Star- Central Business District of Westfield, and Twenty-Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), process started. Funds derived the British Memorial Garden and Retaining Wall – 1,070 Square Feet Ledger on January 9, 2003, and WHEREAS, the services of a Certified whichever is lower. All bid Security, except Her Royal Highness, Princess Ann, Milling, 2" Deep – 17,600 Square Yards from the program will be used to WHEREAS, Cascade Tree Service, lo- Tree Expert will be required to prepare the the Bid Security of the three (3) apparent Roadway Excavation, Unclassified – 960 help the many programs run by The Princess Royal of England. The cated at 726 Long Hill Road, Gillette, New aforesaid plan, and lowest responsible Bidders shall, if requested Cubic Yards princess shook hands with both Mrs. Jersey 07933, submitted a proposal dated WHEREAS, the Town Engineer re- in writing, be returned after ten (10) days the clubs. The funds will help to Hot Mix Asphalt Base Course, 6 inches March 14, 2003 to the Town Engineer to quested a proposal from Cascade Tree from the opening of the bids (Sundays and maintain a safe place for kids. Sullebarger and Jody Melloan, also a Thick – 1,200 Tons provide the aforesaid professional services Service, located at 726 Long Hill Road, holiday excepted) and the bids of such Bid- member of the Garden Club of Hot Mix Asphalt Surface Course, 2 inches for a fee of $3,000.00, and Gillette, New Jersey 07933, to prepare the ders shall be considered withdrawn. Thick – 2,400 Tons Westfield, who accompanied Mrs. WHEREAS, the Town Engineer and Tree aforesaid Street Tree Inventory, and The municipalities reserve the right to Long-Life Traffic Striping – 11,000 Linear PUBLIC NOTICE Sullebarger to the event. Preservation Commission have reviewed WHEREAS, Cascade Tree Service sub- reject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial Feet the aforesaid proposal and recommend that mitted a proposal dated April 11, 2003, to informalities, or to accept any bid which, in TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The garden will be truly British, a professional services contract in the provide the aforesaid professional services This project is a joint venture between the the opinion of the municipalities, will be in the PLANNING BOARD drawing from the many wonderful amount of $3,000.00 be awarded to Cas- for a fee of $1,000.00, and Township of Scotch Plains and Borough of best interest of the municipalities all in ac- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the elements of the historic gardens of cade Tree Service pursuant to the proposal WHEREAS, the Town Engineer and Tree Fanwood, and is partially funded by a New cordance with the New Jersey Local Public Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Britain, in an area of the city with dated March 14, 2003, and Preservation Commission have reviewed Jersey Department of Transportation Local Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. Plains will hold a public hearing on WHEREAS, the aforesaid fee will cover the aforesaid proposal and recommend that Aid Grant. Construction will not be per- In the event of an equal or tie bid, the significant historical associations WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2003, at 8:00 pm the Town’s obligation to match the $2,000.00 a professional services contract in the mitted to start prior to July 7 but must be municipalities shall award the bid to the with the United Kingdom. Its cre- in Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, to grant, and amount of $1,000.00 be awarded to Cas- completed no later than August 29, 2003. Bidder which, in the municipalities’ discre- hear the Minor Subdivision Application of ation is intended to demonstrate the WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts cade Tree Service pursuant to the proposal Bids will be accepted only by mail or in tion, best serves the interest of the munici- 477 Terrill Road, LLC, for 6 and 8 Johnson continuing commitment of the Brit- Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) authorizes the dated April 11, 2003, and person to the Office of the Township Clerk, palities. The municipalities also reserve the Street, Block 4401, Lots 15 and 16, R-3 letting of contracts for professional services WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park right to reject any and all bids if sufficient ish community to the city we all love Zone which proposes to reconfigure lot lines without competitive bidding, and Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) authorizes the Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 funds are not available and/or appropriated. and to contribute in a small, but and create a third lot for the construction of WHEREAS, Certificate of the Chief Fi- letting of contracts for professional services (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) The selected Bidder, will, within seven (7) a new home. The following existing vari- meaningful way, to the revitalization nancial Officer, certifying the availability of without competitive bidding, and until 11:00 a.m. on May 29, 2003. The days of award of the bid, enter into an ances are requested: of Lower Manhattan. adequate funds for this contract, prepared WHEREAS, Certificate of the Chief Fi- Township of Scotch Plains (hereinafter appropriate contact with the municipalities. in accordance with NJAC 5:30-1.10, has nancial Officer, certifying the availability of “Township”) shall not be responsible for any All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, Existing Lot 16 – Proposed Lot 16.01 been furnished to the Town Clerk. Expen- adequate funds for this contract, prepared bid mailed which is lost in transit or delivered Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to Section 23-3.4A, Para. G, Col. 7- PUBLIC NOTICE diture of funds pursuant to this contract is to in accordance with NJAC 5:30-1.10, has late by the Postal Service or other delivery Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- Front yard setback: TOWN OF WESTFIELD be charged to Special Ordinance 2044E; been furnished to the Town Clerk. Expendi- service. At the above time, the bids will be tion in Connection with Certain Public Con- Required: 30 feet PLANNING BOARD NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ture of funds pursuant to this contract is to publicly opened and read aloud. All bids tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against Existing: 17.08 feet that that Town of Westfield award a contract be charged to Special Ordinance 2044E; must be presented in sealed envelopes, Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 Section 23-3.4A, Para. G, Col. 10- Notice is hereby given that the Westfield to Cascade Tree Service for a fee of NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, clearly marked “Bid for WESTFIELD ROAD, (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. Rear Yard: Planning Board at its meeting on May 5, $3,000.00, and that that Town of Westfield award a contract MILLING & TOP COURSE PAVING, CON- 17:27, as amended from time to time, and Required: 30 feet 2003, memorialized the following Board BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this to Cascade Tree Service for a fee of TRACT E2003-1, 430 Park Avenue, the Americans With Disability Act. All bid- Existing: 25.58 feet actions of March 24, 2003, re: contract is awarded without competitive bid- $1,000.00, and Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076”. No ders must be registered with the New Jersey Planning Board to make formal recom- New Proposed Lot – 15.02 ding as a “Professional Service” under the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this bid will be received after the time and date Department of Labor to engage in public mendation to the Town Council concern- Section 23-4.2a-Average Front Yard provisions of the Local Public Contracts contract is awarded without competitive bid- specified. work as defined in the requirements listed ing the adoption of the two proposed rede- Setback: Law, NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a). ding as a “Professional Service” under the After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- under N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51 through 56.55, velopment plans. Average: 21.2 feet BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pay- provisions of the Local Public Contracts drawn within sixty (60) days after the date of as well as N.J.A.C. 12:62-1.1. Proposed: 30 feet One redevelopment plan affects the rede- ment of the $3,000.00 fee shall be contin- Law, NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a), and the bid opening except if provided for herein. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate velopment area for Municipal Parking Lots gent upon acceptance of the completed BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pay- The bid of any Bidder who consents to an shall be paid to all workers on the job as per The applicant also seeks any other de- No. 1 & No. 8 (Block 2505, Lot 12.01) with Community Forestry Management Plan by ment of the $1,000.00 fee shall be contin- extension may be held for consideration for N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. sign waivers or variances which may be boundaries on Prospect and Elm Streets. the Town and the New Jersey Community gent upon acceptance of the completed a longer period of time as may be agreed BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF deemed necessary including, without ex- – Approved with conditions. Forestry Management Council, and Street Tree Inventory by the Town, and upon between Bidder and the municipali- SCOTCH PLAINS AND BOROUGH OF ception, those associated with the Residen- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the ties. FANWOOD, OF THE COUNTY OF tial Site Improvement Standards (N.J.A.C. The other plan affects the redevelopment proper Town Officials be authorized to ef- proper Town Officials be authorized to ef- All bids must be on the bid forms provided UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. 5:21). area for Municipal Parking Lot No. 3 (Block fect whatever actions are necessary in the fect whatever actions are necessary in the in the Bid Package. Plans and specifica- Thomas Atkins All interested persons may be present 3101, Lot 5), excluding the train station execution and discharge of this contract. execution and discharge of this contract. tions for this work may be examined at the Municipal Manager and be heard. The file pertaining to this and the “drop & ride” area, with bound- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Office of the Scotch Plains Engineer, 430 Barbara Riepe application is in the Office of the Planning aries on South Avenue and the N.J. Tran- copy of this resolution shall be published in copy of this resolution shall be published in Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Township Clerk Board and is available for public inspection sit railroad line. – Approved with condi- The Westfield Leader as a public notice of The Westfield Leader as a public notice of during business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 during regular office hours. tions. the action in accordance with NJSA 40A:11- the action in accordance with NJSA 40A:11- p.m., beginning May 19, 2003, and pur- Eleanor McGovern Barbara Horev Kenneth B. Marsh 5. 5. chased for a $25.00 non-refundable fee. Borough Clerk Secretary to the Planning Board Planning Board Secretary 1 T - 5/15/03, The Leader Fee: $71.91 1 T - 5/15/03, The Leader Fee: $61.71 Bid proposals and all required documents 1 T - 5/15/03, The Times Fee: $110.16 1 T - 5/15/03, The Times Fee: $38.25 1 T - 5/15/03, The Leader Fee: $23.97 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 15, 2003 Page 17

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AVON - Ocn Blk Cr Home - 2 Br, Accts Receivable, collections, with Chief John Castellano at the conclusion of the swearing in ceremony at ing, payroll, general office work. Town Hall. Flexible hours up to 20. Will train Call Josephine (908) 413-0047 CAC, W/D, Prkg, Cable, Deck, credit, cash posting, disputes, but experience is helpful. Weber, Lg yd, Fplc, No Pets or charge-backs, leasing, imports, Fax resume to (908) 233-7644 AVON BY THE SEA Smkg, MD - LD. Season Badges exports, customer service, inside Provided, Newly Furnished. sales, office managment: Westfield Fire Department Summer Rental - 3 Bedrooms, 1 (973) 667-0661 AR.CR Solutions (908) 322-7762 HELP WANTED Bath bungalow, 2 1/2 blocks to Promotes Kelly and Silver Secretary, part time Saturday OR beach. FOR RENT CHILDCARE Sunday OR Saturday AND Sun- Please Call (908) 317-9591 WESTFIELD – Westfield Fire The New Jersey Division of Fire day for Union-Millburn area fu- WESTFIELD Childcare provided by a Mom in a Department Chief John Castellano Safety has certified Deputy Chief neral home. Light typing and good HOUSE FOR SALE OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE loving and nuturing home! has announced the promotions of Kelly, a graduate of Westfield High phone skills required. Westfield - Unique turn-of-the- IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY, Call Ann Marie (908) 889-0240 Daniel Kelly to Deputy Chief and School and Union County College in SAFE, SECURE LOCATION, Call Karen M-F at (908) 964-1503 century home, wrap-around porch, PIANO LESSONS Edward Silver to Lieutenant, effec- Cranford, as a fire and explosion chestnut leaded windows, cedar IDEAL FOR STORAGE tive immediately. Both officers re- investigator, fire official and Level II $295.00/M TEACHING SINCE 1970 HELP WANTED roof, 5BR, 2 1/2 Bths, walk to train side in Westfield. fire instructor. He is a member of the station, $749,000. Principals only. Call Lori (973) 397-3541 (908) 889-4095 During a swearing in ceremony in New Jersey Fire Prevention and Pro- Insurance CSR wanted for busy (908) 233-1055 Town Hall, Chief Castellano paid tection Association; the National Westfield commercial lines tribute to both officers, whose com- Association of Fire Investigators, and agency, must be licensed. Excel- bined services as career firefighters the International Association of Ar- lent salary & benefits. Arthritis Program Set is just shy of 40 years. son Investigators. Pls Call Greg at (908) 963-7322 Deputy Chief Kelly, who was pro- Lt. Silver, a 1984 graduate of David or fax resume to (908) 273-5450 At Brighton Gardens moted to Captain in December of Brearly High School in Kenilworth, MOUNTAINSIDE – “Discover- 2000, will continue in the capacity of is certified as a fire inspector and live ies – Exploring Options in Arthritis Fire Official, a post that involves burn instructor by the state Division HELP WANTED Management” will be presented on investigating origins and causes of of Fire Safety. LIFEGUARD(S) - Needed FT/PT Thursday, May 22, from 2:30 to fires in the community. He will serve Deputy Chief Kelly, who currently starting 5/24/03. Amer. Red Cross 3:30 p.m. at Brighton Gardens of his 25th year with the department serves as Chairman of the Board of lifeguard training avail. Scotch Mountainside, located at 1350 this October. Trustees of the Westfield/ Plains & Bridgewater. Route 22, West. Lt. Silver was appointed a firefighter Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- 1-800-426-5580 This free program will be jointly in 1988 after joining the department can Red Cross, annually attends train- hosted by Brighton Gardens of as a volunteer four years earlier. He ing sessions at the National Fire Acad- HELP WANTED Edison and Mountainside and the also holds the rank of captain with the emy in Emmetsburg, MD, and is a Arthritis Foundation New Jersey Building Superintendent - Church. Garwood Volunteer Fire Department, member of the task force investigat- Chapter. Kathy Geller and Judith which he joined in 1984. ing fires within Union County. FT + PT available. Background Harris, Outreach Coordinators for check required. Apartment avail- the chapter, will be the guest able. speakers. Westfield AARP to Hold Call (908) 232-8506, ext. 18 “Discoveries” is a 60-minute pre- sentation, including a video and HELP WANTED lecture, geared toward individuals Spring Luncheon In June Nursery school teacher, part-time, who have already been diagnosed afternoons, Sept. ‘03, state cert., or who are experiencing symptoms, WESTFIELD — Westfield Area entrees and desserts, as well as cof- exp. nec. or who know others with arthritis. Chapter No. 4137 of the American fee and tea. Free wine and soda will It will address education about Association of Retired Persons also be available. Call Director, Presbyterian arthritis, early diagnosis, commu- (AARP) will hold its annual spring The High Steppers of South River Nursery School (908) 233-0766 nicating with a physician and treat- luncheon on Tuesday, June 3, at noon will perform song-and-dance inter- ment options. Materials are avail- at The Westwood in Garwood. pretations of older and newer popu- PRESCHOOL TEACHER WANTED able free of charge through the Dis- This luncheon will replace the lar music. Members may bring guests. Our local preschool is in search of coveries toll-free telephone num- regular June meeting. In addition, a To make reservations, please call a qualified preschool teacher/Di- ber, (800) 426-5625. short ceremony will be held to install Chairwoman Marie Stock at (908) rector for our 4/5 year classroom. Individuals interested in attend- Photo Courtesy of Cheri Rogowsky the incoming officers. 925-2536. The cost is $20 per per- All applicants must possess early ing next week’s program at VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR…The Rotary Club of Scotch Plains and Fanwood An international buffet will be fea- son, which includes a full luncheon, childhood education/degree to be Brighton Gardens are asked to call held their Volunteer of the Year award dinner at the Westwood in Garwood. tured, including appetizers, salads, gratuities and the entertainment. (908) 654-4460. Rotary President Raymond Jajko, right, presented the Carol Wood Volunteer considered. We offer an excellent of the Year Award to former Scotch Plains Councilwoman Geri Samuels, left, work environment, and excep- for her outstanding involvement with community and humane services. The tional starting salary. 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Buccola 908-233-5555, ext. 169 Realtor/Broker Direct Line: 908-301-2015 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-0065 Service www.westfieldrealtynj.com CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, May 15, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Gov. Designates Schools As Critical Infrastructure TRENTON – Governor James As a result, a committee of experts McGreevey recently met with school from local, county and state organiza- superintendents throughout the state tions has been charged with strategi- for a Homeland Security briefing and cally developing “Best Practices” to announced that the Domestic Secu- target harden schools. These practices rity Preparedness Task Force has iden- will then be submitted to the Domes- tified schools as a critical infrastruc- tic Security Preparedness Task Force. ture. The committee will be comprised “We must ensure that every school of, among other members, members is provided a standard set of guide- from the State Police, County Educa- lines to implement the means and ca- tion Superintendents, the office of pabilities to detect and prevent terror- Transportation and the State’s special ism and other attacks, swiftly respond education staff. They will develop COME RIDE WITH US…The Town of Westfield and the Westfield/ Mountainside Chapter of the American Red Cross are sponsoring senior to these incidents and ensure a rapid State planning guidance in concert transportation. Back row from left are: John Brunetto, Red Cross Driver; recovery,” said Governor McGreevey. with the State Office of Emergency Maureen Kaufmann, Transportation Coordinator; Anthony Iannacone, Red “These crisis management plans will Management for the development of MOUNTAINSIDE ROTARY…Brian Dallow of the ‘Music For All Seasons’ Cross Driver. Front row from left are: Hrisa Coukos, Westfield Senior; Linda be shared with local law enforcement local school crisis and communica- organization spoke to the Mountainside Rotary Club. This group provides musical Maggio, Executive Director of the United Way of Westfield and James Gildea, throughout the state.” tion plans. entertainment to hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and other facilities in the Town Administrator. For more information, please contact Maureen Kaufmann Following the briefing, Governor During the meeting, the Governor area. Pictured are Club President Dan Falcone, left, and Mr. Dallow. at (908) 232-7090. McGreevy was joined by Education also again stressed the need for addi- Commissioner William Librera and tional federal funding for New Jersey’s representatives from multiple school homeland security efforts. Lecture to be Given at CSH Union County to Offer districts, as he discussed the state- “It was announced that the state will wide homeland security initiatives as be receiving approximately $37 mil- Dealing With Grief and Loss well as the State’s commitment to in- lion of Department of Justice Home- Grant Writing Workshop clude schools as a sector of the Infra- land Security Funds,” he said. “While MOUNTAINSIDE — Friends’ passionately with family and friends structure Advisory Committee. we are happy with these resources and Health Connection (FHC) and the about her feelings and other sensitive COUNTY – Union County non- ability to convey the importance of The Homeland Security briefing in- the work of Tom Ridge, I maintain Robert Wood Johnson Health Network issues. profit organizations are invited to its projects with a well-constructed cluded presentations by Director of that the current formula for distribu- will present a lecture on dealing with She will also discuss ways she was attend a grant writing workshop on proposal,” said Freeholder Chester the New Jersey Office of Couter-Ter- tion of these funds does not take the grief and loss. able to forge cooperative, respectful Thursday, May 29. The program, Holmes, liaison to the Cultural and rorism Sidney Caspersen, Commis- most relevant infrastructure factors This event will be held on Tuesday, relationships with the healthcare pro- which is sponsored by the Union Heritage Programs Advisory Board. sioner of Health and Senior Services into account.” May 20, at 7 p.m. at Children’s Spe- fessionals who became an integral part County Board of Chosen Freehold- “This free workshop will take or- Clifton Lacy, M.D., Aciting Superin- The New Jersey Domestic Security cialized Hospital, 150 New Providence of her daughter’s life. ers, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Union ganizers through the step-by-step tendent of the New Jersey State Police Preparedness Task Force coordinates Road in Mountainside. A non-profit organization, FHC pro- County Administration Building process of writing this grant and Rick Fuentes and Acting Attorney governmental efforts with that of 23 Tickets are $10 and may be reserved vides customized support for individu- Annex, 300 North Avenue East, discuss the specific components of General Peter Harvey. The presenta- different industry sectors from the pri- by calling FHC at (800) 483-7436. als with health problems, their fami- Westfield. successful grant writing such as this tions were followed by an extensive vate sector. Each industry has done a Maria Housden will be the guest lies and caregivers. The workshop will provide spe- project, the budget and the market- question and answer period that al- vulnerability assessment and is pre- speaker. She is the author of The organization is affiliated with cific information and guidelines for ing plan,” added Freeholder Holmes. lowed for the school superintendents paring best practice standards. The “Hannah’s Gift,” an account of her 43 hospitals and the healthcare facili- completing the application for the “The purpose of the grant writing to inquire about the continuing coor- industries will be asked to adopt these daughter’s life and death from can- ties throughout New York and New Union County Arts Grant Program. program is to enrich the quality of dination of efforts across the state. best practices as a counter measure to cer at the age of three. Jersey. For more information, please The fiscal year 2004 arts grants will life in Union County by stimulating “Today we were able to not only terrorist attacks. She will share the lessons she learned visit www.friendshealthconnection.org be funded by the Local Arts Program and supporting the production, pre- talk about the initiatives the state has The Critical Infrastructure Advisory about how to speak openly and com- or call (800) 483-7436. of the New Jersey State Council on sentation and creation of the arts,” taken in the face of our continuing Committee has participants from all the Arts pending restoration of funds explained Freeholder Chairwoman security vigilance, but to also let the of the key industries from across the to the state budget. Deborah Scanlon. “We are very proud Superintendents know that we are de- state that account for the strength of Girl Scout Summer Day All non-profit groups and arts or- that the New Jersey State Council on veloping comprehensive, cohesive New Jersey’s economy and quality of ganizations that wish to offer an arts the Arts has designated our Division State guidelines to compliment exist- life. The committee has representa- project to the public are eligible to of Cultural and Heritage Affairs as a ing school district plans,” said Gover- tion from 23 industries, including; Camp Holds Registration apply for grant funds. Arts activities major arts Service Organization for nor McGreevey. “The addition of gas, water electric utilities, nuclear taking place between January 1 and the sixth consecutive year.” schools to the Infrastructure Advi- facilities, telecommunications, trans- AREA — The “4 Summer Day vides girls with fun, physical activ- December 31, 2004, are eligible for For information on other pro- sory Committee will enable the state portation, food, agriculture, construc- Camps” located in Elizabeth, Hill- ity, new experience, choices and chal- consideration. grams and services, or to register to seek federal grants and apply for tion, health care, chemical and phar- side, Roselle and Plainfield, offer an lenges for an overall quality experi- “An organization’s success in ob- for this event, please contact the those grants that pertain to school maceutical industries. In order to de- abundance of activities that run from ence. Our trained counselors provide taining grant funds depends upon its Union County Division of Cultural security.” velop best practices, the industry July 7 to August 1, Monday through arts and science programs, sports, and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl I early March, the Domestic Secu- groups assessed their industry’s secu- Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and games and Contemporary Girl Scout PUBLIC NOTICE Street, Elizabeth, 07202; by tele- rity Preparedness Task Force made rity practices and determined what cost only $65 per week. Our pro- programs. Summer Day Camp helps BOROUGH OF FANWOOD phone at (908) 558-2550 (relay the recommendation to include security measures they would need to grams are open to all girls entering girls learn to get along, work to- schools as a sector of the Infrastruc- take in response to terrorist attacks of grades 1 through 8 regardless of race, gether, build their self-confidence PLANNING BOARD users can dial 711), or by e-mail at [email protected]. ture Advisory Committee. varying severity. color, religion, age, national origin, and grow strong while having fun. Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- socioeconomic level or disability. Anyone who is interested or as any NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD after public hearing granted PUBLIC NOTICE Each camp offers girls the oppor- questions about he Summer Day approval to Mr. Jerome Pereira & Mrs. Audrey TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Preteen/Teen Camp tunity to learn new things and make Camps, please call (908) 232-3236, Pereira to construct an addition on the prop- PLANNING BOARD new friends. Our camp program pro- extension no. 1202. erty at 26 Tower Place, Fanwood, New Jersey being Block 26 Lot 72. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Documents pertaining to this application Planning Board meeting of the Township of Offered at SP-F YMCA are available for public inspection at Bor- Scotch Plains held on May 12, 2003, the Many Events Scheduled ough Hall during normal business hours. Board adopted a Resolution pertaining to SCOTCH PLAINS —Preteens and Camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 Mr. Jerome Pereira & the Minor Subdivision and Site Plan ap- proval for Ralph Checchio, Jerusalem Road, teens who are looking for action- p.m. with extended care available Mrs. Audrey Pereira packed experience this summer need For Twin City Celebration 26 Tower Place Block 6102, Lots 21, 24 & 25, which was morning and afternoons. Camp is Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 approved by the Board on April 14, 2003. not look further than the Fanwood- held regardless of weather. SCOTCH PLAINS — This month Montazzoli and their families residing 1 T - 5/15/03, The Times Fee: $16.32 The file pertaining to this application is in Scotch Plains YMCA. In addition to CrossRoads, the the Office of the Planning Board and avail- will mark the 10 year anniversary of here, members of the Italian American Crossroads is the Y’s day camp Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA also the Scotch Plains-Montazzoli Twin City Club and UNICO, as well as the gen- PUBLIC NOTICE able for inspection during business hours. Barbara Horev specifically designed for students offers Camp Weeto-Weewanchu for 3 “Gemellaggio” relationship and a num- eral public are invited to attend a spe- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Secretary to the Planning Board who have completed the sixth and to 5-year-olds, Camp Makawakamo ber of festive events are planned to cial Mass in Italian at St. Bartholomew- CHANCERY DIVISION 1 T - 5/15/03, The Times Fee: $16.83 seventh grades. Each day brings a for children who have completed Kin- celebrate this occasion explained John the-Apostle church at 2:30 p.m. on UNION COUNTY new location and activity in this high- DOCKET NO. F-6704-02 PUBLIC NOTICE dergarten through third grade and Ad- Marquardt, Gemellaggio Committee Sunday, May 25. FILE NO. 6426-02 energy camp. venture Camp for children who have Chairman. Another “first time event” for our BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Daily field trips inside and outside local school system will be the partici- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT completed fourth and fifth grades. A delegation of 32 residents of NOTICE TO BIDDERS New Jersey will include wilderness Camps are held during four 2- Montazzoli, Italy, headed by the town’s pation in middle school classroom ses- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed activities, whitewater rafting, swim- week sessions beginning Monday, current Mayor Felice Novello, will be sions on Tuesday, May 20 by the three THOMAS E. SHANKLE, HIS HEIRS, bids will be received by the Borough of ming, hiking, sports, laser tag, trips June 30 and ending Friday, August arriving in Scotch Plains on Saturday, middle school students who are mem- DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- Fanwood (“Fanwood”) for the construction to water parks and the beach, as well 22. All camps are age-specific and May 17 and Monday, May 19. bers of the visiting delegation from SENTATIVES AND THEIR OR ANY OF of a 2070sf ADDITION TO FOREST ROAD Montazzoli. An essay competition held THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, PARK BUILDING, and such bids shall be as a two-night overnight trip each offer a variety of daily activities. Their Scotch Plains host families, TITLE AND INTEREST; ANGELINA M. received, opened and read in public at the session. For more information on summer many of who are close relatives who in their village of Montazzoli had as CHAMBERS, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, day camps at the Y, please call (908) immigrated to the U.S. and settled here the prize for winners a trip to Scotch AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES Fanwood, New Jersey, on THURSDAY, PUBLIC NOTICE 889-5455. earlier, will greet the residents of Plains. These lucky youngsters as ben- AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR JUNE 5, 2003 AT 9:00 A.M. local prevailing Montazzoli at the airport. eficiaries will be able to participate in SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE, AND time. After the proposals have been opened BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The celebration events will begin all events as guests of the Italian Ameri- INTEREST; BEVERLY JONES; and reviewed and examined by Fanwood’s PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE ROBERT CHAMBERS; representatives, the results will be made COUNTY OF UNION, with a small reception to welcome our can Club of Scotch Plains. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND public, but until the actual award and execu- STATE OF NEW JERSEY TOWN OF WESTFIELD Twin City guests at the Italian-Ameri- Marie Leppert, Mauro Checchio and REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & tion of contract, Fanwood reserves the right PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that AT&T Wire- INVITATION TO BID can Club of Scotch Plains on Sunday, Laura Swidersky have assembled a dis- PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, to reject all proposals. less PCS, LLC (“Applicant”) filed an appli- May 18. play of various items, depicting as- whose address is GATEHALL 1, Complete sets of the bid documents for Sealed proposals will be received by the cation, for use and bulk variances as well as pects of earlier life and culture in the PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, an the proposed work are on file in the Office of Town of Westfield in the Council Chambers The guests from Montazzoli will be minor site plan approval with the Borough of Answer to the Complaint, Amendment to the Borough Clerk at Fanwood’s Municipal at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad treated to first-time ever experiences of Italian-American community in Scotch Fanwood Planning Board, seeking permis- Complaint, Second Amendment to Com- Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 AM Plains, as well as historical documents sion to place twelve (12) wireless telecom- visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis plaint, and Third Amendment to Complaint Fanwood, New Jersey, and may be exam- prevailing time on Monday, June 2, 2003, for munications antennas at a top height of Island on Wednesday, May 21 where and photos. This display can be viewed filed in a Civil Action, in which IRONWOOD ined Monday through Friday between the the 118.5 feet on an existing 126 feet transmis- committee member John Appezzato in the Scotch Plains Public Library ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION is the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, except “THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROSPECT sion tower, and to place equipment at the from May 17 through 31. Many of plaintiff and THOMAS E. SHANKLE, HIS Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Copies STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JER- has arranged a guided tour of the facil- base of the tower. The property which is the HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL may be obtained by prospective bidders as SEY”. ity, and to the Liberty Science Center to these items have been in the families of subject of this application is located at La REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR OR of Tuesday, May 20, 2003, upon applica- The work under this Proposal includes the descendants for nearly one hun- Grande Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, see among other things the I-Max The- ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, tion to the Borough Clerk and payment of a the furnishing of all labor, materials and which is located in the R-75 Residential ater presentation on Saturday, May 24. dred years and provide a nostalgic TITLE AND INTEREST, ET ALS; are de- non-refundable fee of $20.00. equipment necessary to complete the work Zone, and is designated on the Fanwood Another scheduled event will be a glimpse into the past. fendants, pending in the Superior Court of Bids must be submitted by the date and as shown on the Contract Drawings and Tax Maps as Block 78, Lot 42. Applicant is As one can imagine, the task of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION time provided above; on the standard pro- described in the Contract Specifications, trip to Atlantic City on Thursday, May seeking the following variances, approvals County and bearing Docket No. F-6704-02 posal forms provided, in the manner desig- and Proposals shall be in accordance with 22. coordinating the many planned events and waivers: within thirty-five (35) days after May 15, nated in the bid documents and required by such Drawings and Specifications and the has been at once challenging and fun Section 12.04; 14.05 Variance requested: On Monday, May 26 the delegation 2003 exclusive of such date. If you fail to the specifications; must be enclosed in a terms proposed in the Contract. The work Use not permitted; Present: Public Utility; from Montazzoli led by Mayor Novello for the 30 members of the answer or appear in accordance with Rule sealed envelope bearing the name and ad- consists primarily of the construction of Proposed: Public Utility with unmanned will march in the Scotch Plains- Gemellaggio Committee. Renzo 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be ren- dress of the bidder, addressed to the Bor- approximately 10,700 square yards of 4" wireless communications facility attached DiCarlo, President of the Italian dered against you for relief demanded in the ough Clerk of Fanwood, with words, “Pro- thick stabilized base course, 10,700 square Fanwood Memorial Day Parade along Complaint, Amendment to Complaint, Sec- posal for a 2070sf Addition to Forest Section 12.04(E)(8) Variance requested: yards of 1-1/2" thick surface course, 2,000 with the members of the Italian-Ameri- American Club, has been a key mem- ond Amendment to Complaint, and Third Road Park Building” placed on the out- Height; Permitted: 35 feet; Present: 126 cubic yards of roadway excavation, 5,000 can Club of Scotch Plains led by club ber of the committee and has served Amendment to Complaint. You shall file side of the envelope in the lower left-hand feet; Proposed: 118.5 feet linear feet of granite block curb, 565 linear President Renzo DiCarlo, and mem- as the liaison with the Mayors of your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- corner; and be accompanied by either a feet of various size HDPE storm sewer, 3 Section 13.15(A) Variance requested: bers of UNICO led by President Dan Montazzoli and Scotch Plains and cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond storm sewer inlets and other related items. Distance from gas transmission line; Per- the Gemellaggio Committee acting New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN drawn to the order of Fanwood for not less The successful bidder shall start construc- Mazzagetti. mitted: 50 feet; Proposed: 38 feet 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor- than ten (10%) percent of the amount of the tion ten (10) days after notice of award of Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks, as English-Italian translator of the dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and bid, but not in excess of Twenty Thousand Minor Site Plan Approval Contract is given, and shall complete all who has been instrumental in arrang- communications. He has also par- Procedure. ($20,000) Dollars except as otherwise pro- work NO LATER THAN AUGUST 29, 2003. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Ap- ing this year’s “Gemellaggio” visit, ticipated in the planning of several You are further advised that if you are vided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. Proposals shall be in writing on the forms plicant also seeks such other approvals, will host a welcoming reception for the events, and along with Jack Ley and unable to obtain an attorney you may com- All spaces on the forms to be com- furnished and must be delivered at the place waivers and variances from the require- John Appezzato, Souvenir Journal municate with Lawyer Referral Service of pleted by the bidder must be completed. and before the hour above mentioned, and delegation on Tuesday, May 27. Fol- ments of the Zoning Ordinance as may be the County of Venue and that if you cannot If a space or the answer to a question is must be accompanied by a certified check lowing the reception Mayor Marks will Chairman, will oversee publication deemed necessary or required by the Bor- afford an attorney, you may communicate not applicable, the bidder must indicate or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield of the Gemellaggio Souvenir Jour- ough of Fanwood Planning Board at the conduct an official Township Council with the Legal Services Office of the County such with the notation “Not Applicable”. in an amount equal to at least ten percent hearing in this matter. meeting at 8 p.m. and will welcome nal. of Venue. The telephone number of such No bid may be withdrawn after (60) days (10%) of the base amount of the bid, but not TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Bor- Mayor Novello and present his procla- Before the delegation from agencies are as follows: Lawyer Referral of the date specified for the opening of bids less than $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. ough of Fanwood Planning Board will meet Montazzoli even departs for home on Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Services except as provided for in N.J.S.A. 40A:11- Each bid must also be accompanied by a mation in recognition of the Sister City at 8:00 p.m. prevailing time, Wednesday, Office 908-354-4340. 24. Bidders are required to comply with the Surety Company Certificate stating that said relationship of Scotch Plains and Saturday, May 31, all involved in plan- May 28, 2003, at Borough Hall, 75 North THE ACTION has been instituted for the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. Surety company will provide the bidder with ning this “Gemellagio” celebration will Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey Montazzoli. purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale (L.1975, c. 127). the required Performance bond in the full 07023, at which time opportunity will be The Scotch Plains-Fanwood JROTC rest assured that not only did they make certificate(s): The specifications may contain a com- amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion given to all those in interest to be heard and will also be on hand presenting the their “Sister City” relatives welcome, 1. A certain tax certificate 97-118, recorded plete set of bidding and contract forms. If so, Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualification at which time the Board may approve, modify but they also provided them with memo- on 8/20/1997, made by DAVID MARSHALL, they are for the convenience of bidders and Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the Colors at this meeting. or deny the application. Any interested party Collector of Taxes of CITY OF PLAINFIELD are not to be detached from the specifica- forms included in and explained in the con- Members of the delegation from ries that will last a lifetime. may appear at the aforesaid hearing, either and concerns premises commonly known tions or filled out or executed. Separate tract documents. in person, or by their attorney, and be given as 1229-31 W 3RD STREET, CITY OF copies of the “bid” proposal and other sub- Bidders must be in compliance with all the opportunity to be heard with respect to PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. mittals will be furnished for that purpose in provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 supple- the aforesaid application. YOU, THOMAS E. SHANKLE, HIS duplicate, one to be submitted with each bid ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the appli- Recent Home Sales HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL and one to be retained by the bidder for its mative Action) and must pay workmen the cation for development and all supporting REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR OR records. prevailing wage rates promulgated by the maps, site plans and documents are on file ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, The right is reserved by Fanwood to reject New Jersey State Department of Labor and in the Office of the Secretary of the Planning TITLE AND INTEREST; ANGELINA M. any or all bids if deemed to be in the interest Industry for this project, copies of which are For the week of May 5 $197,000. Board, Administrative Offices, 75 North CHAMBERS, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, of Fanwood to do so, to waive any informali- on file in the Office of the Town engineer. Robert and Barbara Mansfield to Teixeira Realty Associates, L.L.C. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, at AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ties in the bids received and to accept the This project is being funded by a Trans- least ten days prior to the hearing, and may Edrod and Yahyin Shen, 361 Orenda to J.J.A.B., LLC, 240-244 North Av- AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUC- lowest responsible bid. portation Trust Fund Grant administered by be viewed by the interested public during Circle, $526,650. enue, West, $1,000,000. CESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE, AND IN- Any prospective bidder who wishes to the New Jersey Department of Transporta- normal business hours Monday through TEREST; BEVERLY JONES; ROBERT challenge a bid specification or any aspect tion. J. Michael and Mary Lou Carter to Lauri Morrison to Peter Hickman Friday. CHAMBERS, are made party defendant to of the bidding process shall file such chal- Plans and specifications may be seen or David and Susan Chan, 27 Canter- and Lisa Long Hickman, 414 Wash- This notice is given pursuant to N.J.S.A. the above foreclosure action because you lenges in writing with the Borough Clerk of procured ($75) at the office of the Town 40:55D-1 et seq. bury Lane, $840,000. ington Street, $465,000. are the owner of a property which is the the Borough of Fanwood no less than three Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North AT&T Wireless PCS, L.L.C. Kenneth and Jeannine King to Jan and Anna Van Cort to Erik and subject of the above entitled action. business days prior to date specified in this Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The DONALD F. PHELAN notice for the opening of the bids. Chal- Pitney, Hardin, Kipp & Szuch LLP Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject Theodore and Susan Ritter, 710 North Colleen Bronander, 1004 Rahway CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT lenges filed after that time shall be consid- Judith A. Babinski, Esq. any bid, and to waive any informality in any Avenue, West, $329,900. Avenue, $550,000. OF NEW JERSEY ered void and having no impact on Fanwood P.O. Box 1945 bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is Veronica Reason to David Glick, Michael and Janice Genevrino to CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. or the award of a contract. Morristown, New Jersey 07962-1945 deemed advisable to do so. 407 Boulevard, $395,000. Messercola Bros. Building Co., Inc., 1 Gatehall Drive Eleanor McGovern (973) 966-8253 Kenneth B. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 15, 2003 Page 19 ‘Capturing Light’ Multi-Artists Demonstration Planned With Four Accomplished Members ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment WESTFIELD – On Sunday, May exhibited in Westfield, 18, the Westfield Art Association (WAA) Millburn, Summit, and will present another multi-artists demon- Scotch Plains art shows. stration, “Capturing Light.” She has a master’s degree The meeting will be held in the Com- in art and has had training munity Room of the Municipal Building at the New Jersey Center at 425 East Broad Street from 2 to 4 p.m. for the Visual Arts and the “Capturing Light” will be demon- Stenson Institute in Flo- strated in various mediums by members rence, Italy. Stephen D’Amato, Evan Marx, Grace McDonald has won McDonald and Martha Venturo. awards in both oil painting Get Outta D’Amato, a Past President of the WAA, and pastel categories in has made his life’s work in the art field. Scotch Plains-Fanwood He feels that teaching others to grasp Art Association shows. The House concepts in art is both challenging and She will be demonstrating By CAROL F. DAVIS rewarding. He is influenced by realism, “Crossroads,” Steve D’Amato, watercolor, 9 x 12. in oils, using one of the old Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times expressionism and the principles of ab- masters’ techniques of The Madrigal Singers will present stract art. He will be executing his dem- vey a different range of emotions. He has pointillism. Rites of Spring, an a cappella cel- onstration in black and white. received great publicity from his 9/11 Venturo attended Union County Col- ebration of the English madrigal tra- Marx is a graduate of the School of rendition called “Gone” which was ex- lege, where she obtained her background dition, at 8 p.m. on Saturday May 17, Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City, hibited at the SVA Gallery and the New in drawing, painting, basic and graphic at the First United Methodist Church, where he majored in graphic design. York Art Director’s Club. design, and art history and art apprecia- One East Broad Street, Westfield. While living in Holland, he studied Fine Presently, Marx is working as a graphic tion. She has also studied privately with The program also features readings Art at the Willem de Kooning School of designer. He will be showing his tech- many known professions artists. She has of poetry selections to complement Art. At that time, he developed a series of nique in “Capturing Light” in acrylics. been working as a part-time volunteer at HITTING A HIGH NOTE…Members of the Musical Club of Westfield hit an each set of songs. A special feature studies of the human body using vibrant McDonald works in oils and pastels. the Metropolitan Museum of Art and as especially high note of celebration when Mayor Gregory McDermott presented of the program will be the premiere watercolors and striking acrylics to con- Her impressionistic landscapes have been a staff member has exhibited frequently the group with a resolution declaring National Music Week, May 5 to 11. The of a modern song setting of Emily in the museum’s Staff Art Exhibit. organization has been in the business of music making for 88 years. Pictured, left Dickinson’s poem “The Wind Venturo has exhibited and won awards to right, are: front row, Mayor McDermott, Musical Club President Beverly Tapped Like a Tired Man,” written John Less to Demonstrate in art shows held by the Kenilworth, Thomson Shea, Chairwoman of Music Week and 50-year member Sally Beckwith, by Trent Johnson, New Jersey com- Scotch Plains/ Fanwood and Westfield 50-year member Caroline Holt, Advisor to Junior Music Club Dariel Belcher, poser, organ recitalist, and Music Art Associations, as well as awards from 50-year members Mariana Caldwell and Peg Mc Groarty, and second row, D.J. the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center and Sellers, granddaughter of Mary Belcher and Bill Belcher, Musical Club Secre- Director of the Church. A suggested Techniques at Assoc. Meeting donation of $10 will be accepted at UCC. She works predominantly in oils, tary, son of Mary Belcher. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch painting landscapes of the New Jersey the door. For further information, Plains & Fanwood Arts Association’s ™ telephone (908) 233-1570. Shore, New York Cityscapes and her POPCORN May program will feature John Less, favorites, Italian landscapes from her won * * * * * who will present a demonstration fol- personal photographs. She will be using For a different type of music that lowing a 7:30 p.m. general meeting on oils for her demonstration. X2: X-amining same evening, Kevin Briody, award- Wednesday, May 21, at the Fanwood The meeting is free and open to the winning folk artist, will perform at Community Center on North Avenue in public and handicapped accessible. For the Springfield Emanuel United Fanwood. more information, please call (908) 687- The Problem Methodist Church, 40 Church Mall, Less studied art in Berlin, Germany. 2945. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent in Springfield. He has been described He lived in Shanghai, China for seven as an intimate performer with one of years, working there as an artist in sev- Alice in Wonderland By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER it to such speeds that it practically those honest voices, all with a touch eral studios. He came to the United States 2 POPCORNS lifted him from his seat like a heli- of humor, resulting in welcome, in 1947 and was employed in the Adver- To Include WF Pupils Now that I’m better, the doctor copter. And then he implored, “Read warm feeling for the audience. Doors tising Department of the Bamberger’s WESTFIELD – Westfield residents suggests it might even be helpful to from your review, Michael. Tell me open at 7:30 p.m., and the show will department store, now known as Macy’s, Haley Wynne and Liz Zoidis will per- talk about it. I refer to my experi- of the purity that has been lost.” begin at 8 p.m. The tickets are $12, in Newark, where he eventually became form in Alice in Wonderland and Through ences after a viewing of X2, the se- In what seemed to be the verbal including refreshments. Creative Director for Visual Arts and the Looking Glass at the Pingry Middle Vice President. quel to X-Men (2000). equivalent of a sleepwalk, I heard * * * * * School in Bernards Township. A week ago, this review might have myself utter passages verbatim from New Jersey author Roman Griffen After retiring from Macy’s, Less taught The production will be held this Fri- advertising design at Seton Hall Univer- begun: Greetings from Maple Rest, a my criticism. I perfunctorily droned: is an expert on the Internet dating day, May 16, at 5 p.m. and Saturday, May kindly institution whose charter mis- “Imbuing his live-action metamor- scene, even though he didn’t bother sity. At this time, he began to concentrate 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Macrae Theater, on his painting, especially oil painting. “Portrait of a Man with Pipe,” John sion reads: “Dedicated to the recov- phosis with practically all the whim, to interview me for his new book: located in the new Leola and Amos When asked to comment about his Less, acrylic, 11 x 14. ery of film critics who have seen one wonder and speculation that made “Internet Dating: Tips, Tricks & Hostetter Arts Center at Pingry’s too many inexorably convoluted, mer- the source material so popular, Singer Tactics.” He will make an appear- work, he said, “I believe that good drafts- the American Artists Professional Martinsville campus. manship is the basis for good painting. cilessly overlong, painfully self-in- entertainingly proves that the leap ance at The Town Book Store of League. Haley, an eighth grader, will play dulgent, unnecessarily complicated from comic panel to big screen is Westfield on Saturday, May 17, be- My work is representational without try- The public is encouraged to attend the Lorinna Liddell, while Liz, an eighth ing to be a copy of the subject.” Less and cacophonously overbearing mov- possible, so long as the essence of tween 2 and 4 p.m. Find out how to demonstration, which is sponsored by grader, will take the role of The Cheshire ies.” make it a fun and safe experience. credits the painters of the Impressionist the Scotch Plains and Fanwood Arts Cat. good storytelling remains intact. era for being his biggest influence. You would have been impressed You may just wind up meeting that Association. Tickets are $5 at the box office on Kudos for their artistic restraint goes Less has received numerous awards with the stationery. The food wasn’t special someone. Smile, smile. For more information, please call Tom performance nights. to screen scribes Tom DeSanto and from various art associations, including bad either — all in all a great stay. David Hayter.” Yeager at (908) 322-5438. Well, there was that rainy night when * * * * * “So what happened this time, The FOSH (Friends of Sleepy An American Daughter they were going to kick me out be- Michael, tell me?” asked Dr. Cineaste Hollow) Garage Sale in Plainfield is Spring Choral Concert Slated cause their computer was rejecting with an urgency that would have been simply the best, with over 100 homes Continues at WCP my health insurance. scary if it weren’t so melodramatic. participating in this year’s 10th annual WESTFIELD — Director In any case, the matter was soon “No essence. No wonder. It’s just event. If you’re looking for that special resolved. The administration was typical this go-round. The screen- Next Wednesday SP-F High Naomi Yablonsky of Westfield Com- something for that hard-to-fit corner of munity Players (WCP), is the direc- apologetic, or at least that’s what I play by Michael Dougherty and your home, don’t miss it on Sunday, SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch petition in Boston. think the cleaning woman relayed in Daniel Harris is business as Plains-Fanwood High School Delsa Slaugh, the winner of the tor for the Wendy Wasserstein politi- May 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or cal drama, An American Daughter. her broken English. And along with a usual...simply another excuse to in- shine. You can start out at the corner of (SPFHS) Choral Music Department, Best Accompanist Award at the FOM nice new dry bathrobe, an extra help- under the direction of Laurie contest, will perform a solo piano The show continues 8 p.m., Fri- undate us with special effects. Woodland and Watchung Avenues, day and Saturday evenings, May ing of tapioca pudding was delivered I went on, “General William look for the balloons, and pick up a Wellman, will hold its annual spring piece, and there will also be vocal to my bedside. I went on with my solos by seniors Katie Downey, 16, 17, 30 and 31, at the WCP the- Stryker, played quite well by Brian map or just follow the crowds. concert on Wednesday, May 21, at ater, 1000 North Avenue West, therapy. Cox, is a sort of cross between the Deanna Mustacio, * * * * * Westfield. To be reminded that films can be Sheriff of Nottingham, J. Edgar Emily O’Connor, sweet yet profound without being ob- If you’d rather spend the afternoon The production includes Stan Hoover and Joe McCarthy. He’s got Sonali Phatak, and Kaplan of Westfield, Linda noxiously obscure, like X2 I was indoors, As You Like It will be at the Nisha Tamhankar. the President’s ear. Therefore, after a Morristown Community Theatre on Consovoy of Scotch Plains, Anthony shown Lady and The Tramp (1955) mutant’s unsuccessful attempt to as- Those students se- Marotta of Westfield, as well as three times a week. Twice a week, Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Performed sassinate the Chief Executive, by Shakespeare LIVE!, this is a one- lected for this past Producer Letty Hudak of Westfield. hammering home that expert direc- Stryker, who seems a mite too mu- winter’s Regional For tickets and more information, tion and editing can provide danger- hour adaptation of Shakespeare’s most tant-phobic, if you catch my drift, popular comedy. Tickets are $14, and Chorus will perform, please call the WCP box office at ously exciting action without going seizes the opportunity to work his you can call them for more informa- and there will be a (908) 232-1221. All tickets are priced into special effects overkill, like film- agenda. In short, he’s prepared to tion at (973) 539-8008. salute to the depart- at $12. maker Singer does in X2, they re- exterminate every last, poor, misun- ing senior class. The galed me with Marathon Man (1976). derstood mutant. But of course, Pro- evening will con- And to affirm that science fiction fessor Xavier (Patrick Stewart), the clude with the Con- Mostly Music Organizes could tackle social issues without its Grand Kahuna mutant and founder of Pen & Ink cert Choir, which re- perennially frowning characters is- the X-Men, isn’t going to let that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 ceived first place for All-Tchaikovsky Concert suing a lot of platitudinous muck, as happen. Not as long as there’s a way- flooded with e-mails on the evening large choirs and Best WESTFIELD – Mostly Music will is the case with X2, The Day The ward gene left in his body. The war is Overall Choir at the present Ani Kavafian, Carter Brey, Rob- Earth Stood Still (1951) was the on. And then blah, blah, and more that Episode 20 aired. One pro-life FOM competition. ert McDuffie, Ruth Laredo and Friends lunchtime regimen three times a blah.” viewer, Carol from California, wrote Their performance “SOMEBODY’S CALLIN’ MY NAME”…The soprano in a concert entitled, “All Tchaikovsky: week. Dr. Cineaste’s bowtie responded the network after viewing the epi- will include “Sicut Piano Trio and Souvenir de Florence” on For obvious reasons, the more se- section of the Select Choir of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Lucutus Est,” “Rus- positively, the psychiatrist obviously sode, stating, “If my teenage daugh- High School Choral Department prepares for the up- Sunday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Temple verely afflicted film critics were ex- happy with my ready discussion of coming spring concert. sian Picnic” and Emanu-El in Westfield. posed to a regular diet of comedies. the film. Ominously, a hard rain be- ter had chosen that route without “Think of Me” from Tickets, which will be vended at the On a given night, someone traveling gan to pelt the leaded glass windows telling me she was pregnant, I would 7:30 p.m. in the SPFHS auditorium, The Phantom of the Opera. door, cost $20 for general admission, the halls of Maple Rest could hear of the Tudor-style hospital. not have my beautiful 1 ½-year-old 667 Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. Admission is $5 per person. For $18 for senior citizens or $10 for stu- laughter emanating from rooms where “So, there is innocence lost here, granddaughter now.” Another also The concert will feature all five of more information, please call SPFHS dents. For more information, please call any of the following might be play- too, no?” he then asked, suspiciously the department’s choral groups, as at (908) 889-8600. (973) 762-0108. ing: The Great McGinty (1940); sounding a little like Dr. Ruth. wished Kate’s storyline would be well as a barbershop quartet and a Sullivan’s Travels (1941); A Funny “Yes, but not my innocence,” I an- pursued in future shows. Almost 90 salon sextet. Thing Happened On The Way To The swered a tad too defensively, now percent of the viewers who took to The Select Choir will include Metro Rhythm Chorus Claims Forum (1966); The Sunshine Boys that I think about it. the sounding board praised the WB pieces such as, “Whether Men Do (1975); The In-Laws (1979); Arthur A thunderclap assailed us. “But for episode. Both sides on the abor- Laugh or Weep” and “Hush, (1981); and Planes, Trains and Auto- isn’t it all the same? Isn’t it possible Somebody’s Callin’ My Name.” Triple Win in Philadelphia mobiles (1987). tion issue were equally well repre- you’ve taken the lousy sequel per- The all-female chorus, Las A non-profit chapter of Sweet The laughter helped. I was pro- Cantodores, will perform “Where Ere CRANFORD – The Metro Rhythm sonally? That you’re angry it’s no sented. Chorus, a Cranford-based chapter of Adelines International, the worldwide gressing. Dr. Chaim Cineaste, a longer good? That you’ve been robbed Although I was quite uneasy at You Walk” by Handel and “‘Til Him” smallish man who wore a bowtie and Sweet Adelines International, returned group is composed of over 40,000 of your youth? Think, Michael. Re- first about watching it, I am cer- from The Producers. The men’s cho- a triple winner from their annual com- women who love to sing in four-part a drove a white Lexus, felt it was time cite to me the passage in your review rus will perform “Cross the Wild Mis- cappella harmony. The 43-member to discuss X2. Doubtless, readers of tainly glad I did. And, although I petition in Philadelphia. of X-Men, how its comic book magic souri” and “Stouthearted Men.” The chorus received a Second Place Metro Rhythm Chorus contains mem- this review would concur with the transported you to your youth. Good hesitated to write on this topic, I The show choir, SPFHS Sensations, award overall in this major competi- bers from throughout New Jersey and doctor’s opinion. However, I wasn’t sakes, man, it’s the key to your cure.” was encouraged by a thoughtful will offer their medley, “Salute to S,” tion, a First Place award in the Small Staten Island. sure I was ready. Nevertheless, in our Obeying, I scrolled back and re- quote I read last Thursday in The which includes songs such as “Steam Chorus division and an award ribbon The group, which practices in the fourth weekly session the good doc- counted: “There is indeed joy in being Heat,” “Seasons of Love” and Catholic Advocate: “He who is for Most Improved Chorus. The en- First Presbyterian Church in Cranford tor broached the subject. To break reminded what pure entertainment a “Shadowlands” and features soloists semble has now received awards in on Wednesdays, welcomes newcom- down my resistance, he hypnotized well-conceived comic book is capable silent seems to consent.” And, no Matt Capodicasa, Katie Downey, Jill each of their five years of competi- ers. me by spinning his bowtie. of delivering ... X-Men is geewillikers matter how television tackles the Prefach, Nisha Tamhankar, Camille tion. For more information, please con- Once I was under, he proceeded entrancing ... after all, how often does a issue, I will not be silent because Tiangco, and Tuan Nguyen, who was “This annual competition in our re- tact Lee-Ann Chaneski at with his questions. “How is it that film put you under the bedcovers, place recently awarded Best Vocal Soloist gion of the Sweet Adelines organiza- [email protected] or (732) 225- you so disliked X2 so much, and yet a flashlight in your hand, and eagerly I don’t consent. at the Festivals of Music (FOM) com- tion is our chance to showcase our 4027. so admired the original?” the Lexus invite you to experience its colorful ad- vocal accomplishments for the past driver asked. venture as if for the very first time?” year,” said Jo Lund, Chorus Director. “Purity of subject. The sequel is With that, there was a silence. An “To come home with three awards is Sinfonia Boasts NJYS never equal,” came my monotone re- obviously self-satisfied Dr. Cineaste truly a thrill.” sponse. sat back like a prosecuting attorney The ensemble’s contest program in- Musicians from Area “Well, then how would you ex- whose weary defendant had just cluded “Hard Hearted Hannah” and “I plain Godfather II?” the doc volleyed AREA – Sinfonia, an inter- stumbled into an admission of guilt. Will Love You Till the End of Time.” mediate orchestra for grades five back. I sobbed. The psychiatrist’s bowtie “Exception that proves the rule,” I through eight of the New Jersey responded in approval. Youth Symphony, Inc. (NJYS), answered. “And anyway, at this point The cleaning lady, hearing my ca- Having Our Say performed on May 18 at South you can even argue that Godfather I thartic notes, thought I was being kicked CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Orange Middle School, under and II are one movie, two parts of one out again, and brought in a fresh bath- the musical direction of Artistic that were simply born two years apart. tion and a strong following of loyal robe and a dish of tapioca pudding. The fans, I urge you to buy tickets for Director and Conductor Barbara In that case, Godfather III would be sun then came out and I walked out on Barstow. the sequel. And look at it. Garbage. the balcony to get a better look at the their next productions as soon as they go on sale. The orchestra, which per- No argument there, right?” rainbow on the horizon. formed Allegro from Sinfonia in Dr. Cineaste’s bowtie had a green “You go home now to review mov- A Wilde Night in the Rockies, by New Jersey’s own playwright Jewel D by Stamitz, included several light on one loop, a red light on the ies again, Mr. Mike?” asked the kindly young musicians. other. If he liked your answer, the janitrix. Seehaus-Fisher, opens Thursday, Westfield residents Aaron green lighted; otherwise, the red. A “I think so, Ingrid. Yes, I think so.” June 26, and Pterodactyls, billed as Davis and Hannah Weisman lively session could seem a little like “a very dark comedy” by Nicky Sil- joined Scotch Plains resident Christmas. And that’s how it was this * * * * * Photo reprinted with permission of WB-11, Tribune Broadcasting ver opens Thursday, September 18. Albert Wu in the orchestra. time. My eyes blurred. I had a sudden X2, rated PG-13, is a 20th Century CONTROVERSIAL CONVERSATION…Treat Williams’ character, Dr. Andy Put this theater on your “To Do” While, Berkeley Heights resi- taste for Pfeffernuesse. He asked me Fox release directed by Bryan Singer Brown, and Kate Mara, who plays a pregnant 18-year-old, discuss the options of list. Try it; you’ll not only like it, but dents Nathaniel Benzimra, to recite passages from my positive and stars Patrick Stewart, Famke abortion, adoption or keeping the baby during an episode of the WB drama, also be amazed at the quality of Clifford Chou and Alexander review of X-Men. I declined. Janssen and Brian Cox. Running “Everwood.” Entitled “Episode 20,” the controversial issue caused some advertis- acting, directing and theatrical ex- Nham represented their talents. He spun his bowtie again, bringing time: 133 minutes. ers to pull their spots and a number of audience members to pull their viewership. perience at your doorstep. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, May 15, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Becomes Pen & Focal Point ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment Ink: With Michelle Le Poidevin Of 9/11 Book The Topic Few Want By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Take the Stage To Touch And WESTFIELD — Westfield With Susan M. Dougherty figures predominantly in a fic- tionalized book about the events Less Advertising $’s of September 11, 2001 recently released by former Union resi- Want to Support dent, Jeff Neugroschel. Having Our Say Features By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN “Emergence of Hope” depicts Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the questionable psychic experi- ence of Stacy Masterful Directing, Acting For television writers, produc- Coombs, a By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY College’s student center tells you ers and audiences, abortion is the typical teen- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a note of consternation in her pariah of all storylines. To broach ager who lives CRANFORD — If there were ever voice, “I think we’ve overbooked it, no matter which opinion you in Westfield a great argument for funding for lo- today’s performance!” espouse, must be done with a sen- and attends cal arts, it is showcased in The The- Since the audience is seated on the Westfield ater Project of Union County Col- stage with the actors instead of in the High School. lege. traditional audience area, they begin Stacy has a se- “It has grown by leaps and bounds to expect interaction, for it seems to ries of dreams since its inception eight years ago,” come with the territory. about a said Mark Spina, Artistic Director of In this particular show, one of the Photos Courtesy of Kim Merz for the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield stranger the theater. And after seeing two of carrots Bessie is cutting rolls away VISITING WITH A PRO…Westfield resident Kimberly Rhodes, a member named Peter their three shows this season, I can from her onto the floor, so she asks a of the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield’s Board of Directors and a newly Jorgenson that reveal his escape see why. gentleman in the front row to pick it reelected member of the Westfield Board of Education, is pictured with from the crumbling World Trade The first production was Artist up for her. She flirts with him a bit, author Jacquelyn Mitchard during the book signing. Center on 9/11. Descending a Staircase, which fea- and shamelessly repeats her request Her serial-like dreams convince tured top-notch acting in the thought when it happens again. This type of JLEP PRESIDENT ANTICIPATES NEXT FUNDRAISER Stacy that Peter is alive, and un- provoking play by Tom Stoppard. interaction not only endears the ac- able to communicate, but her par- Their most recent venture, Having tress to the audience, but also keeps ents fear she is suffering from Lunching Ladies Nibble Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Photo reprinted with permission of They believe her dreams to be a WB-11, Tribune Broadcasting manifestation of what the family On Literary Smorgasbord A HIGHER POWER...Treat Williams’ personally, and the nation collec- On Literary Smorgasbord character, Dr. Andy Brown, spends some time talking to God about an 18- tively, is experiencing as a result By MARYLOU MORANO thor of several books, most re- of the attacks. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cently, “Surrender Dorothy.” year-old patient who wants to have an abortion. This is Neugroschel’s first pub- SUMMIT — Four stellar au- Wolitzer also writes screenplays lished book. An Informational Sys- thors and one outstanding illustra- as well as teaches writer’s work- sitive balance of diverse ethical tems Manager for Prudential In- tor recently came together at a Lit- shops. perspectives, most based on reli- surance for 21 years, and influ- erary Luncheon for the benefit of Robert Quackenbush, the au- gious tenets, and scientific claims. enced by the authors Stephen King, thor/illustrator of over 170 books the Junior League of Elizabeth- After the credits would roll fol- James Patterson, and Dean Koontz, Plainfield (JLEP) for children, is the recipient of he began writing Held on Friday, May 2, at the many awards and currently also lowing such an episode, advertis- in his spare time Grand Summit Hotel in Summit, teaches art to children. ing dollars might be lost and irate in the evenings. the luncheon was the fourth such “We greatly appreciate the sup- viewers might vow never to tune Neugroschel’s event sponsored by the organiza- port the community has shown for in again. wife, Carla this event the past four years. The tion. Proceeds will benefit the For a newcomer to the Warner helped with the JLEP’s community involvement members of JLEP are looking for- editing of “Emer- encompassed under the League’s ward to a Fifth Literary Luncheon Brothers network, “Everwood” gence of Hope,” focus on “Families in Crisis: Pre- in the spring of 2004 to continue might have wedged the show which is pub- vention and Intervention.” to raise funds for our projects,” somewhere between the chopping Jeff Neugroschel lished as a print- Appearing at the event were: commented Cyrene Foltz, of block and the pedestal when it on-demand book. Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield, 2002-2003 JLEP Presi- Linda Fairstein, former head of broached the abortion issue in “Although I’ve never lived in COME IN AND SET AWHILE…invite Sadie, played by Daaimali Talley, and Dr. the Sex Crimes Unit of the Manhat- dent and 13-year JLEP member. Westfield, I knew the location Bessie, played by Tamela Aldridge in The Theater Project’s Having our Say, The tan District Attorney’s office turned Past literary luncheons have “Episode 20” last Tuesday evening. would be a perfect setting for Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years. Standing ovations were a nightly occurrence after boasted such best selling authors the young women successfully portrayed ladies two and three times their age. celebrated author, who was Mis- Two town doctors, one more lib- “Emergence of Hope,” tress of Ceremonies. as Belva Plain, Mary Higgins Clark eral than the other, found them- Neugroschel commented during Our Say, The Delany Sisters’ First the theatergoers actively involved. A former prosecutor who has and Barbara Taylor Bradford. selves trying to point a pregnant a May 10 book signing at the 100 Years by Emily Mann, closed Projects and partnerships ben- Earlier in the show, Bessie comes worked on high profile cases such young woman in the “right” direc- Town Bookstore in Westfield. this past weekend. shuffling on the stage carrying a as the “Preppy Murder Case,” in- efiting from the JLEP Literary “I wanted Stacy to live in an A fine two-woman play, Having plate of chocolate chip cookies. She volving Jennifer Levin and Robert Luncheon include the “Career tion after her father insisted that upper middle class, yet small Our Say is a slice of black history comes over to the front row audience Chambers, she now writes thrillers Closet” at the Jumble Store, the she have an abortion. In the end, town,” he said. brought to life by Tamela Aldridge as members and offers them goodies. on a fulltime basis. Fairstein’s lat- Engel Senior Adult Day Care Cen- the 18-year-old leaves the office of Several sub-themes run through Bessie Delany and Daaimah Talley At first, they don’t know how to est book, “The Bone Vault,” like ter, Mobile Meals of Westfield, the conservative doctor who per- the book. Stacy’s mother, Monica as her sister Sadie. the Jumble Store, Cranford Fam- react, but then gladly accept the sug- her previous books, have all been formed the abortion. She sobs and Hogan, who worked in New The audience is treated to the sis- ary delights realizing that the women York’s financial district, narrowly ters’ reactions and reminiscences of will be talking to them directly, not dwells in her confused state of escaped the attack herself, and is the Jim Crow laws, Dr. Martin Luther to just an invisible group or person. mind, while the doctor later enters dealing with the probable death King, slavery, segregated education With such limited seating, the box the confessional at his Catholic of her best friend who worked on and just plain growing old. What’s office makes up approximately 25 church and pensively asserts, the 105th floor of the North Tower. the secret to their longevity? percent of the revenue needed to “Bless me father, for I have sinned.” There is also a subplot involving “We didn’t have husbands to worry produce the shows. Originally funded Stacy’s parents who have been di- us to death,” they confess to the entirely by Union County College Pro-life advocates might feel vorced for eight years, and whether audience who is invited into their (UCC) and the UCC Foundation, vindicated at this point. Even the the tragedy will be the catalyst that living room, dining room and kitchen according to Spina, its “programs liberal doctor who claims no reli- brings them back together. to listen to the ladies wax philo- and budgets have expanded as it has gious affiliation, played by Treat “Emergence of Hope” while sophical. attracted wider audiences, more pri- Williams, said that he couldn’t go played out against the backdrop of With shaking hands and voices, vate and corporate support, as well 9/11, is ultimately a story of fam- shuffling feet, bent backs, rituals and as grants from the state and county through with the procedure be- ily, friendship, and the unending mannerisms for each of the matronly arts councils.” cause, “He doesn’t know when glimmer of hope that lives within women who like to call themselves With cutbacks in arts funding on life begins, but he certainly knows us all. “two maiden ladies,” Talley and many levels, it is an anxious time for when it ends.” Pro-choice support- Neugroschel is currently at Aldridge make us buy into their play- all theaters that rely on “the kindness ers found their exoneration in com- work on a second book, a murder ing people two or even three times of strangers.” mystery that takes place in Ocean their age. Priding itself on bringing “fresh ments made by Tom Amande’s City, Md. Director Spina has given the “old new material to the attention of local character, the self-righteous Dr. “Emergence of Hope” can be gals” credibility with just the right Photos Courtesy of Kim Merz for the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield audiences,” the Theater Project also A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN…During the annual Authors Luncheon of the Harold Abbott, who recalled the found at all area bookstores. For amount of characterization. boasts a number of features for the- days when his doctor father was more information about the au- Talley and Aldridge heartily de- Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP), writer Linda Fairstein imparted ater students. The playbill mentions some literary pearls of wisdom to members. Pictured, left to right, are: Chair- faced with the aftermath of botched thor, visit his website at serve all the kudos and accolades that it offers “a development work- woman Elizabeth Ferguson, Ms. Fairstein, and JLEP President Cyrene Foltz. www.authorsden.com/ that were thrown around by audience shop for emerging playwrights, abortions before Roe versus Wade. jeffsneugroschel. members during the two 10-minute staged readings and discussions of international best sellers. ily Day Care, and other commu- Making a promise to his father intermissions and after the standing new plays for the public, and a yearly Jacquelyn Mitchard, best-sell- nity projects. (earthly not spiritually), Dr. Abbott ovation crowd started to disperse. competition for high school play- ing novelist and nationally syndi- The JLEP is an organization of decides to go through with the Information in the program talks cated columnist whose first novel, over 300 women committed to Coming Next Week: wrights.” operation, instead of sending the • Westfield student artists about this theater as “studio on stage” As an affiliate member of the New “The Deep End of the Ocean” volunteerism, developing the po- put best art forward in dis- where the audience, because of the Jersey Theatre Alliance (the consor- became the first selection in Oprah tential of women and improving teen to Denver, a community which trict-wide show. intimacy of the theater space, gets to tium of professional theaters in New Winfrey’s Book Club and was the community through the effec- the doctors say would be more • Susan Dougherty reviews feel a part of the actual play. There Jersey), the Theater Project uses Pro- made into a film starring Michelle tive action and leadership of accepting of abortion than the old- An American Daughter at the are seats for approximately 75 people, fessional Actors’ Equity union mem- Pfeiffer. trained volunteers. fashioned, more principled com- and for the final performance of Adriana Trigianni, the author of Founded in 1923, the JLEP Westfield Community Players. bers as well as non-union profession- munity of Everwood. • Marylou Morano meets Having Our Say, they added a few als who are working towards their the “Big Gap Trilogy,” three real- reaches out to all women regard- poet Mark Doty at Westfield seats to accommodate the overflow union cards. It’s a win-win situation life novels based on growing up in less of race, color, religious or Originally, I felt “Everwood” High School. Mother’s Day crowd. for the actors, the theater and the the Appalachian Mountains. national origin, who demonstrate Producer Greg Berlanti and his • Pen & Ink: The flip side to It’s a great sign of a theater’s popu- patrons who get to see the work. Trigianni is also screenwriter and an interest in an commitment to writers straddled the fence when the Oreo controversy larity when the woman at the ticket With this theater’s stellar reputa- producer for stage, television and volunteerism. introducing the issue, but later table in the lobby of Union County Continued on Page 17 film. For more information about the Meg Wolitzer, best-selling au- JLEP, please call (908) 709-1177. surmised that the writers, produc- ers and actors had indeed achieved the aforementioned delicate bal- New Brunswick ance. While I applaud the pro- Local Celebrities gram for devoting one hour to the Chamber Orchestra subject, I am dismayed that writ- ers won’t carry Kate’s storyline Gail H. Lee, Conductor Adele Kenny Will Offer into future episodes. Why not show how Kate grapples with the after- Poetry Reading Tonight math of the procedure? Wouldn’t presents Carl Baron the doctors’ characters become fur- FANWOOD – A free Europe and Asia. ther enriched by the weight of their (junior at Westfield High School) poetry reading featuring Kenny has published 21 Fanwood poet Adele books including poetry, decisions? Did the townspeople Kenny will be held this educational texts and ref- pull their records from Dr. Abbot’s evening, Thursday, May erence books in the field office when rumors surfaced about Winner of the Young Musician’s Concerto 15, at 8 p.m. at the of antiques and col- the operation? Then again, we never Somerville Public Library, lectibles. The author of did hear anymore about Pontius Competition performing Haydn’s 35 West End Avenue in eight poetry collections Concerto for violoncello in C Somerville. and anthologies including Pilate after he handed Jesus over to The reading is the fourth “Starship Earth,” “An Ar- be crucified. Sometimes, I sup- in the library’s “Third chaeology of Ruins,” “At pose, it is easier for producers to Thursday Poetry Series,” a The Edge of The Woods” make a gutsy move by exposing a also including works by yearlong series of profes- Adele Kenny and “Castles and Drag- tough topic once, but, from a mar- sional poetry readings. ons,” Kenny’s work has Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky The founder and director of the Car- also appeared in numerous antholo- keting standpoint, it might not be riage House Poetry Reading series in gies of Haiku. financially feasible to watch the Fanwood, Kenny has received many Her recent book of poetry, “Chosen outcome unravel in future episodes. honors and awards, including two New Ghosts,” was published by Muse-Pie Already, “Everwood” has lost Tickets: $15 Adults, $10 seniors & students Sunday, May 18, 2003 5 PM Jersey State Council on the Arts Poetry Press in December of 2001. some faithful advertisers and the Fellowships. A featured poet in the The director of Cultural Arts for the Information (732) 249-6999 The Presbyterian Church 1996 Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Fes- Borough of Fanwood, Kenny’s col- “Easy View” portion of the WB 100 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick tival, Kenny’s nonfiction, reviews and umns and feature articles on antiques network will not air the episode. (Two blocks up from the State Theatre) poetry have been widely published are published regularly in various an- Not surprisingly, the WB was throughout North and South America, tique journals. Continued on Page 17 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK