WESTFIELD SCOTCH PLAINS FANWOOD '"' Vol. 12, No. 27 ">O Friday, July 11,1997 50 cents. L Briefs Historic 1 Community Band performs Thursday j . Westfleld Community 3and, under the direction of Ellas Zareva, concludes Its home to get 85th season of performances 8 p.m. Thursday in Mindowaskln Park with a 1 selection of music for all ages. A highlight of the evening will be a repeat performance renovations of Mozart's "Rondo for By JONMHJjyiAN Clarinet." HECORD-PRESS 'What it will provide for '** The selection will feature George Toenes, a longtime SCOTCH PLAINS — The their children and their ", WeatfleW resident who has Osborn Cannonball House has children's children is ^performed with Westfleld been approved for $80,000 In ren- ; Community Band for more ovations.. ...(.:. priceless.' , - ' .,than 20 years. The township Is seeking money — Richard Bou$quel: '• ? If it rains, the concert will from the state, which may or may Historical society , be held In the WesUleld com- not come through. However, •munity room at the municipal Scotch Plains Township Council ... i - '• building next to the park. approved an ordinance Tuesday Hen from the town will be used'Mo; The audience is encour- that will provide those monies that the project can begin befor^ . .aged to bring lawn chairs or until a decision Is made by the winter. \ • i 'blankets. For more informa- state, "We're not going to make' i( tion, call 789-4080. According to Richard Bous- much longer without any leukH quet, president of the Scotch coming from the roof. Our VMS^ Plains-Fan wood. Historical So- collection cannot risk any lenk-> Blood pressure ciety, there Is no time to wnste. Ing," said Mr, Bousquet of the AM screening canceled The roof work Is nirendy out Salt Box style home of the 17fi()a; for bid in anticipation of bond The home, which Is on Front ^ Scotch Plains high approval," he said. Street, contains relic furnitunj blood pressure screening for Without state approval, a bond and other antiques of the era. --> July has been canceled. will have to be Issued, according In addition to the roof, thq The next clinic will be 10 lo Al Steinberg, director of town home will undergo renovations t<i a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 11 finance, Its foundation, windows mid in the community room at If granted, the New Jersey shutters. Mr. Bousquct said all Scotch Plains Public Library. Historical Preservation grant will work done to the home will .Battle Avenue. match money wllh Scotch Plains, authentically replicate what.waN funding at an undisclosed ratio, originally there, Martial arts camp Submitted June 9. the 150- "What It will provide for their page application required the children und their children's chil- 'planned at school work of a consultnnt since March dren Is priceless," he added, > The home was originally built ,, There's still Ume to sign up , : .;„•.. RANDALL MILLER/RECORD-PRESS of this year. With a flnal decision children 6-15 for a "Kids Pun At tha Oaborn Cannonbill HOUM during an opart houta Sunday tr*. front row, Darlena Palombo and Betty not coming until at least by Jonathan Osborn, where he and Agility Camp" In martial Llndarrwr.ln th« back art Mary Charrlngton and Irmanla Maadowa. September, Mr. Bousquet said a lived with his wife and children. arts at Park Middle School In .„ Snatch. Plains. , . •••: • ';'• ;.VV -, -The camp will run 8 a.m.-3 •--... -„;, - . ,-.-.. ... - ,- - yauai iaji—1—n—.. i j ~n .—- .•--;•*'•.•»•* *«•=..-.•.• ,.„,..,> . -.-..,. • ,. ..• - . ,••-*--^ —- ,«-.-•... =•-.. -.-—.. - -.,....... ... - «_. _..-,_._-.,.., _..,T,i;. , _ , i ^ . pXn, Aug. 4 8 with C. Alan Slmms, a seventh-degree Boothe getting satisfaction from helping others biacfcbett, as chief Instructor. Children must bring their own lunch each day. Cost Is By JON MUMAN it group has organized the donation of they nickname "Bllte-Bulld." added, $90. RECORD-PRESS labor, materials, land and Interest-free The name comes from volunteers' com- "1 like doing the work and doing some- mitment to develop a specified number of For more information, call loans In an effort to eliminate poverty thing for your fellow man," he said. 322-6700, Ext. 220, WESTFIELD — Former Mayor Garland housing worldwide by making home own- homes from scratch in five days flnt. As part of a bigger Initiative called "Bud" Boothe has recently returned from ership more affordable. which Is much different from other home "Hammering In the Hills," the Joint project' the 1997 Jimmy Carter Workshop Project. "It's very emotional for a lot of these Initiatives, which Mr. Doothe said can with the Federation of Appalachian Westfleld chamber Sponsored by the Habitat for Humanity people — it's their first owned home," said take much longer In labor time. Housing Enterprises Partnership Build, sets classic car show International, the Initiative enlisted more Mr, Boolhe, who, along with 40 others, This year, Ihe seven-site tour covered the Jimmy Carter Workshop Project and than 2,000 volunteers from around the completed a house from scratch In exact- the Appalachian counties of Kentucky. Habitat for Humanity International hopes The Westfteld Area world io work along with Mr. Carter, the ly one week. Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia. to provide more than 150 families with Chamber of Commerce will former president. The 1,000-square-foot plols of land, he "You clearly have an Impact on the new homes hy the end of the summer. sponsor a free classic car Witliln one week, 50 homes were built said, "are like living in a palace" to these family that's Involved," Mr. Boothe said. show downtown 6:30-8:30 in the Appalachian region of the United new home owners. "It's easier to write out a check, but this The project, which has taken Mr. p.m. Thursday. States, For the last three years, Westfletd's for- way you get a\ real sense of satisfaction Boothe as far away as Hungary, will ven- Cars will be on display In Since 1976, the nonsectarinn, nonprof- mer mayor has participated in the project that you've done something yourself," he ture next year lo Houston, Texas. the parking areas along East Broad Street near Vlckl's Diner. Jazz bands from the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts will provide music of the s5Os and'60s. Westfield man gets Sidewalk sale days set for July 24-26 kicks from soccer * The Westfleld Area Stillitano is GM of professional team Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the annual Sidewalk Sale Days for July •y MKSRBUy 24-26. Businesses outside RECORD PRESS the central business district It's a family thing. are encouraged to participate. As the driving force behind a The chamber will issue major sports franchise in the required permits and allocate metropolitan area, Charlie locations.as needed. Permits Stillitano had plenty of nice are $30 for chamber mem- options when choosing a place to bers and $40 for nonmem- settle down with his wife, Cary, bere. For an application, call and baby daughter Isabella, 233-3021. They ended up In Westfleld. for much the same reason Mr. Stitlltano ended up us vice presi- Internet training dent and general manager of the set in Westfield New York/New Jersey Metrostars of Major League. Soccer: It was •Westfield Memorial Li- (he best thing for the family. brary, 550 E. Broad St., will conduct hands-on Internet "I've got strong roots In this part of New Jersey, growing up In gaining 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Elizabeth and attending Plngry Registration is required: call when It was In Union County," 7894090. Mr. Stillitano said. CHARLIE STILLITANO Beach detail "And West Held Is a great com- Girl Scout Troop 905 from Westfield recently volunteered to plant grass on the sand dunes at Island munity, with a strong school sys- movement hit Its zenith when Inside Beach State Park, The grass helps prevent beach oroBlon, Pictured are Dorothy Orbach, Rory lem, and as it happens It's a big l.hnusandH ufyoungslers from RIvendale, Hannah Burke, Caroline Sheridan, troop leader Carol Wenk, Allison Wicks, troop leader Jane soccer town, too," Bald Mr. the Oardeii Stale, and through" Commentary.... A-4 Twyford, Sarah Hansen, park ranger Cynthia, Erica Ralff and Julia Yanovlch. SUHlUinu. who played soccer at out the country, were enthralled Plngry High School and later nt wilh World Cup 94, ' Community Life , A-6 Princeton University. In nr> .stiuill measure the Hlic- There's fields all over town, CCHH of I lie International tourna- Sports.. A-12 und n ntrung tradition of soccer, ment can he (raced to the highly Scotch Plains clerk marks milestone It's towns like Westlldd thru" entertaining, organized, llrnt- Weekend Plus.. A-10 cliixs venue at GlantH Sludlutlt, Municipal Manager Thomas Atkins, who engi- make up the a hurt'- l""tt ofmir By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN fan bane with Ihe Melroslars, HO which wus niu by Mr. SUllltaito. neered the HUiprlse, presented Mm. Riepc wllh JI "To be Involved with wmie- Automotive..... B-1 iiEconr*-J'IUCHS eorutrai't >NI ) ICNT do/,m pink roses, calling her years of .service a "rare II makes Bcnse to live in the area," thlriu like Hint, wim n Hra\t oppor- SCOTCH P1JUNS — A surprise tribute lo Clerk Hci'CMupilHhment." On behalf of the council. Mayor tunity, hut lo tell you the Irulli Real Estate.... B-12 Irene Schmidt gave Mr«. Rlepe tin engraved tiy.stiil Family and noccer Koln^ luitul- Barbara Hlcjic's 40 yetint of service lo Scotch Plalim in-luind in pur for Ihe course for we were HO busy tliul we nlmiiHl. launched (lie Township Council's meeting Tuesday, bowl Following the iirescntiittons. cake was distrib- Classified] B-1 uted to everyone who utlendwl.