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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 8, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 23-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Foley Proposes Centralized Kindergarten to Replace Hillcrest By MEGHAN GILL tunity to find alternative facilities. attended but left early. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader We will have to give them one year to “It is a disgrace the Mr. Foley has WESTFIELD — Superintendent find another facility,” he said. left,” said Sue Hopper, one of the resi- of Schools William Foley presented a Lisa Stern and neighbors said the dents who organized of the meeting. plan to the board of education (BOE) board should terminate the lease im- Mr. Hartnett told residents about Tuesday night to convert the former mediately and give the school a 90- the function of the UCESC and the Lincoln School facility on Westfield day notice of vacancy, rather than a composition of all of the students Avenue to a centralized who are serviced by this kindergarten. Multiple par- commission. ents expressed support for “I would like people to the option at the meeting. leave here with the under- More than 100 residents standing of what the attended a standing-room- UCESC is, the programs only meeting the previous that have been housed here night, Monday, with BOE and an overview of staff- and Union County Educa- ing, programs and correc- tion Services (UCEDC) of- tive measures that have ficials over ongoing neigh- been put in place after the Cassie Lo for The Westfield Leader borhood safety concerns incident (recent arrest of LINE UP…Luke Ricci, Jennifer Zhu, Jesse Cohn, Matt Carvel, Rachel Charatan, Kayla McDermott, Sam Coulson, Annie for UCESC-operated Hillcrest students) and to Peyton, Alex Kao, Carrie Palumbo, Kevin McAlister, Jenn Metz and Matt Colon pose at Jesse Cohn’s pre-prom party. Hillcrest Academy which provide members of the Westfield High School held its prom at the Woodbridge Sheraton on Saturday night. leases the Lincoln build- community with a chance ing from the BOE. The to offer questions and a meeting followed the ar- plan for a communication BOE Votes to Swap Leaders at Meghan Gill for The Westfield Leader rest of four Hillcrest stu- CONCERNED CITIZENS...More than 100 residents listen as system between the com- dents for allegedly vandal- officials discuss Hillcrest Academy on Monday night. munity and the UCESC,” izing a home in the neigh- he said. borhood and stealing a car at the train one-year notice of non-renewal. A member of the audience inter- Wilson, Washington Schools station last month. UCESC Superintendent Ed rupted him, saying that there was no By MEGHAN GILL Westfield High School due to the large second issue I have to address is the size Mr. Foley said Tuesday, “I see no Hartnett and his staff, Westfield Po- need to go into a formal presentation Specially Written for The Westfield Leader number of parents and faculty pre- of Wilson School and the need for future for Hillcrest Academy at the lice Captain David Wayman, coun- about the UCESC functions and ser- WESTFIELD — The board of edu- dicted to attend the meeting in opposi- additional supervision.” Westfield Avenue location.” cilmen Dave Haas and Mark vices. Mr. Hartnett said that students cation (BOE) voted unanimously Tues- tion to the superintendent’s decision. Board Vice President Ginny Leiz “Yes I think that we need to put an Ciarrocca and BOE member Alice currently attending Hillcrest are from day night in favor of Schools Superin- Mr. Foley addressed the assembly limited public comment on this topic end to this, and I think that this is Hunnicutt attended Monday’s meet- two programs, the interim alternative tendent William Foley’s decision to and board at the beginning of the to one hour. Parents addressed the going to go from bad to worse. It is ing. BOE President Anne Riegel and education program and the Hillcrest transfer the Washington and Wilson meeting regarding his decision. “I board, citing different reasons why unconscionable to evict these kids Business Administrator Robert Academy south campus program. School principals, effective July 1. have been considering a move at Wil- they disapprove of a change of lead- without giving the UCESC an oppor- Berman were not present; Mr. Foley CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The board held its meeting at son for at least four years. Since I was ership and asking the board to shelf going to place a vice principal in the the agenda item. building, I thought that it would be Parent Christina Bangs said: “It is Town Council Discusses Town Attorney Compensation, appropriate to make this change.” fair to say that the predominant feel- The plan involves moving current ing of the community is outrage. What Washington School Principal Joseph initially looked like some kind a new Repeals South Avenue, Elm Street Redevelopment Plans Malanga to Wilson School. Cheryl policy now seems to be your rea- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK this is a political ploy. This is the third council members and certain offic- proposal. The measure passed re- Dunkiel Berkowitz, the coordinator soned attempt at dealing with over- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader time you’ve had an outburst. Why are ers, Third Ward Councilman David adopts the July 1998 zoning map, of the gifted and talented program, crowding at Wilson school.” WESTFIELD – At Tuesday’s pub- we not looking at the legal expenses Haas said he would introduce next which predates redevelopment plans. will work as a half-time vice princi- “We do not have any objection to lic meeting, the Westfield council fur- with the same microscope as the rest week a model ordinance to put all The council honored the Westfield pal. Wilson Principal Andrew Perry change; in fact we have been waiting ther discussed lowering legal expenses, of the expenses in town? I’m here as professional services out to bid and Rescue Squad, which is in its 55th will move to Washington. for change to Wilson School. We re- passed on second reading the capital a citizen.” have an oversight committee. Coun- year. Last year, Mayor Skibitsky said In an e-mail he sent to parents, Mr. spectfully, but strongly, urge you to improvement program, amended the Councilman Echausse said he told cilmen Haas and Bigosinski voted no the squad logged more than 32,000 Foley stated, “I believe that school lead- stop this from happening, at least zoning map to revert to its status prior Fourth Ward Councilman Tom on the ordinance to set salaries. The manpower hours and responded to ers grow and schools improve when until next year,” she said. to redevelopment plans and passed on Bigosinski, who introduced the issue of measure passed 6-2, with Fourth Ward more than 2,400 emergency calls. there is a change in leadership…the Wilson parent Sean Reilly said, first reading an ordinance fixing sala- legal expenses, that he “would delay Councilman Jim Foerst absent. “limiting the time to one hour is ries for the mayor, council and certain the vote on the budget if he (Bigosinski) Councilman Echausse presented on wrong. You did not limit it to an hour officers of the town. could provide factual evidence that what second reading an ordinance that ap- WSA Intercounty Soccer VP when discussing the budget.” During the public comment seg- he’s saying is true in terms of other proves the annual capital improve- “I don’t think anyone here ques- ment of the meeting, Jim Baker of towns (paying a lesser rate). He said he ment program at $3,770,000. The pro- tions your authority or decision-mak- Lincoln Road, citing a Westfield ‘didn’t think he could do it.’” gram funds work involving “streets, Questions Field Allocations ing process. As parents and intelli- Leader article, asked First Ward Coun- He said, “Shame on you, Mr. Baker, sidewalks, drainage issues, DPW (De- By SARA MAGNOLA county and traveling soccer teams.” gent people, we believe that this is a cilman Peter Echausse, “Why did the for believing everything that The partment of Public Works) and police Specially Written for The Westfield Leader According to Mr. Oberlander’s cal- wrong decision. I have not yet heard town raise the rate (it compensated its Westfield Leader writes. Mr. Pollack upgrades,” the councilman said. WESTFIELD — On Monday night, culations, intercounty and town rec- anyone express their opinion in favor town attorney) by 50 percent (after knows I sat with him for an hour and The council approved demolitions multiple Westfield residents expressed reation teams are granted use of these of this,” he said. the 2004 budget cycle)?” gave him a breakdown of everything to 658 Tremont Avenue, 218 Sunset concerns to town recreation officials fields for games “three percent of the Deborah Montick, a parent of four “The town deserves to have this put the town attorney had done in 2004 Avenue, 224 Orchard Street, 825 Sum- about the scheduling of soccer games time, while traveling teams get the children who attended Wilson, ad- before competitive bid,” Mr. Baker and 2005. I can’t control what anyone mit Avenue, 819 Embree Crescent, at Houlihan Field. other 97 percent.” dressed the board. “Before turning the said. “The article mentions Mr. in the newspaper said. There’s more 218 West Dudley Avenue and 500- Bob Oberlander of Lenox Avenue, Mr. Oberlander said he has not re- long-established traditions of Wilson Cockren belongs to a national firm. to the story. There (are) some people 512 and 430 Central Avenue. vice president of Westfield Soccer ceived disclosure information from the and Washington Schools on their head, Maybe there are other national attor- on this dais who are talking out of The town also completed the final Association’s (WSA) intercounty soc- WSA on its field allocation records, I urge this board to table the ratifica- neys who could suffice and do an both sides of their mouth.” portion of repealing the South Av- cer program, said he has concerns about CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 excellent job for the Town of Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said Mr. enue and Elm Street redevelopment allocation of field time at Houlihan and at a lower rate.” Baker “embellished what really hap- plans, which had involved the ulti- Sid Fay Fields. He said that “time is not Councilman Echausse asked Mr. pened” by describing the jump in com- mately unsuccessful parking deck being shared equally between inter- Plainfield Woman to Serve Baker, “Are you here as a citizen, as a pensation as a “50 percent increase.” member of the Westfield Democratic The mayor said Mr. Baker “strongly Committee, as WE CARE? You wear suggested the town has poor legal ser- Eight Years for Robbery many masks every time you come up.” vice. The town receives great legal WESTFIELD – A 41-year-old and North Streets, said Westfield Po- Mr. Baker said, “Every time this service from Mr. Cockren and his firm.” Plainfield woman was sentenced to lice Sergeant Scott Rodger. She was council is criticized, Mr. Echausse During introduction of an ordinance an eight-year state prison term Friday held in lieu of $100,000 bail and trans- turns red, huffs and puffs and says to fix the annual salaries for the mayor, for a robbery that netted her $165 last ported to the Union County jail. After July in Westfield. the sentencing, she was sent back to Union County Prosecutor Theodore the Union County jail to await transfer Planning Board Approves J. Romankow said Lorretta Turnage, to state prison. 41, of Plainfield will have to serve at In a press release issued by the least 85 percent of her sentence before Union County Prosecutor’s Office, Medical Office Construction she is released because the violent State Superior Court Judge John By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL of the building and swapping the nature of the crime falls under New Triarsi, at the Union County court- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader doctor’s parking space with the re- Jersey’s No Early Release statute. house in Elizabeth, said, “The WESTFIELD – During its monthly quired “barrier-free” space. Turnage was convicted in a robbery defendant’s prior criminal record was meeting on Monday, the planning The approval is contingent upon from July 15, 2005, in which she put a substantial and that she has gradu- board granted permission unani- the assurance that all doctors utiliz- Woodmere Drive, Westfield, resident ated from drug possession convic- mously for 433 Central Avenue and ing the building be only sub-specialty in a headlock inside his apartment and tions to more serious offenses and Don Williams for The Westfield Leader 126 South Avenue to be turned into doctors, not primary care physicians, IT’S ELECTRIC…An electrician works on the wiring for a new traffic signal at removed his wallet containing $165 that she learned nothing from being Medical offices. Last month they told pediatricians or family practitioners. the intersection of East Broad Street and Mountain Avenue while a policeman after he refused to give her money. on probation and parole.” the applicant, Dr. Clifford Sales, that Dr. Sales gave the board testimony, directs traffic. The town expects the signal, along with one being installed at East She was arrested on Thursday, Oc- “There is a heavy price to pay when the architectural plans needed im- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Broad Street and Central Avenue, to be operational by the end of this summer. tober 6, 2005, when Westfield officers there is street violence against inno- provement and questioned the num- spotted her on the corner of East Broad cent citizens,” Mr. Romankow said. ber of parking spaces for patients. Dr. Sales has proposed to demolish Michael Chemidlin Court Hearing Begins; an existing house on South Avenue and add an addition to the existing building on Central Avenue. He also Proceedings ‘Unclear’ to Family Members proposed to construct a new 16-space SCOTCH PLAINS – The court heard that the hearing had been origi- tographing a United Nations courthouse parking area to add to the existing hearing for Michael Chemidlin of nally postponed to June 5 because in the country, an act considered illegal seven-space parking capacity. Scotch Plains has been postponed to officials were asking for more money in the West African nation. Last month, planning board mem- today, June 8, in Sierra Leone, Africa, from the family. “With suspicion, After his recent tour of duty in Iraq, bers questioned architect Robert according to family spokesman An- doubt and confusion growing, the Mr. Chemidlin said he went to Sierra Winkle, who testified that the new thony Cinelli of Los Angeles, Mr. family is beginning to become more Leone looking “to spread goodwill, building would have office, exam and Chemidlin’s nephew. fearful,” Mr. Cinelli said. charity and God’s love to those less billing rooms, as well as a research Mr. Cinelli of Los Angeles said Chemidlin’s son, Andrew fortunate.” Upon arriving in Sierra office. He said the second floor would Monday that after speaking with fam- Chemidlin of Scotch Plains, said his Leone, he took pictures of a United house two additional doctors’ offices, ily members this past weekend, “it is father is in “good spirits, joking while Nations courthouse and on May 5, he and an elevator would be installed. unclear what is going on.” on a break from the hearing, walking and three Sierra Leoneans accompa- In this month’s testimony, Mr. According to an email dated June 2 around outside the courthouse.” He nying him were imprisoned for pic- Chrissy Hamway for The Westfield Leader and The Times Winkle revised some of the plans for to the family from the United States told his father to make sure to “put ture taking. EVERY VOTE COUNTS…State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. casts his vote Tuesday the building to include a metal over- Consulate’s office in Sierra Leone, away his camera.” The family is in contact with the with his wife, Rhonda, (not shown) and daughters by his side at the Westfield hang roof as well as a new lighting last Friday’s hearing was delayed Michael Chemidlin is a 58-year-old state department and local authori- Memorial Library. Mr. Kean won a primary Tuesday to officially win the plan, fencing and landscaping. because the “director of public pros- veteran of the Vietnam and Iraq wars, ties to help defend their father and Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Conditions of the approval include ecutions is contemplating an action, an Army National Guard staff sergeant, provide financial support. Regular PAGE INDEX changing the ground floor windows but needs to get the attorney general’s a Scotch Plains resident and father of status reports are provided on a Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-19 to equal 40 percent of the building’s approval first.” three sons. He is being held by authori- website setup by Mr. Cinelli, Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 18 facade, using plank siding on all sides Mr. Cinelli said that the family has ties in Sierra Leone, charged with pho- freeunclemike.com. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, June 8, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield Friday, June 2, Janet Schafer, 30, of Wednesday, May 31, Lenin Quijada, Roselle Park was arrested and charged with 25, of West New York was arrested at the DWI. Police made the arrest as part of an West New York Police Department on an investigation of a possible hit and run acci- outstanding $623 Westfield criminal war- dent, police said. Officers reported that that rant. He was released after posting bail. they noticed an odor of alcohol on Schafer’s Wednesday, May 31, Terrell Williams, breath. Schafer was arrested, processed and 21, of Scotch Plains was arrested during released with a summons, police said. a motor vehicle stop at North Avenue and Saturday, June 3, Daniel Piccola, 19, of Clark Street on an outstanding $500 traf- Fanwood was arrested and charged with fic warrant issued by Scotch Plains. Wil- criminal mischief after an investigation liams posted bail and was released. into a call from a Jerusalem Road busi- Thursday, June 1, Ju Kim, 42, of Staten ness. Police said Piccola was observed Island, N.Y. was arrested at Central Av- driving his vehicle over the lawn. The enue and East Broad Street and charged suspect was processed and released with Cassie Lo for The Westfield Leader (left), courtesy of Megan Vandervort (center), submitted to goleader.com (right) with driving while intoxicated (DWI). Kim a summons, police said. ALL SMILES…WHS seniors Alex Kao, Annie Peyton, Carrie Palumbo and Kevin McAlister pose before heading off to prom; STRIKE A POSE…Jenna, Kayla and was released to a responsible individual. Fanwood Megan Vandervort dance the night away at the prom; ALL DRESSED UP…Seniors gather for pictures before the prom. Friday, June 2, Glenn Robert Straffi, Tuesday, May 30, Henry Balbuena, 39, 51, of Colonia was arrested during a mo- of Rahway was arrested for outstanding tor vehicle stop at Central and North warrants out of Teaneck and Passaic fol- Kean, Menendez Win N.J. Avenues and charged with DWI and re- lowing a motor vehicle stop on South Ave. Hillcrest Academy Meeting fusal to submit to an alcotest. He was Tuesday, May 30, Deborah McClendon, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 released to his wife pending a court date. 43, of Scotch Plains was arrested follow- “Students are referred here for sev- palled that Dr. Foley is not here. We Primaries for U.S. Senate Saturday, June 3, Ljupco Pasevski, 31, ing a motor vehicle stop on Martine Av- eral reasons; some are academically appreciate the help that we (the district) By PAUL J. PEYTON unopposed in primaries and will face of West Paterson was arrested and charged enue for outstanding warrants out of failing, some are here for disciplinary give; we just don’t want it here. I am Specially Written for The Westfield Leader each other in the Seventh Congres- with DWI pursuant to a motor vehicle Milburn, Hillside and Cranford. Ronald reasons…they could be classified as sorry if it sounds like ‘not in my back- MOUNTAINSIDE – The New Jer- sional District race. Also, Union stop at Lamberts Mill Road and Bayberry McClendon, 49, of Scotch Plains who was Lane. He was released to a responsible a passenger in the vehicle was also arrested ‘disaffected’,” he said. “There are kids yard,’ but it is. Not in my backyard.” sey U.S. Senate race officially began County Freeholders Deborah Scanlon individual. and charged with an active warrant out of here – a very small number – who are A senior citizen and resident who Tuesday when Republican State Sena- of Union, Alexander Mirabella of Saturday, June 3, Thomas Bowden, 19, Irvington, police said. on probation because of offenses. Stu- lives across the street from the school tor Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield and Fanwood and Chester Holmes of of Clark and four male juveniles were Thursday, June 1, Vincent Gubernat, dents have been found to have box said, “What concerns me about this incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Rahway won primaries for their party’s arrested following a motor vehicle stop at 38, of Fanwood was arrested in the 500 cutters and pen knives, but no guns.” meeting is that I have found that so Robert Menendez defeated primary nominations for reelection over chal- Central Avenue and Park Street and charged block of North Avenue following a motor One resident said, “This neighbor- many of these problems, and there are opponents John Ginty and James lengers Michael Romano, Stanley with possession of a controlled dangerous vehicle stop, which revealed an active hood is very angry. We feel that we problems here…the problem seems to Kelly, respectively. Moskal and Joseph Aviles. They will substance/under 50 grams of suspected warrant out of South Brunswick. have been good neighbors, and all of me to be primarily of communication.” Republicans have not captured a face Republicans Diane Barabas of marijuana; underage possession of alco- Thursday, June 1, Verna Dillard, 56, of us have children going through the “We need to be open. Open com- U.S. Senate seat from New Jersey Westfield, Mountainside Councilman hol and possession of fireworks. Roselle was arrested on an outstanding Bowden was released on his own re- Mountainside warrant following a motor school system. We want all students munication – that is how things are since 1972. Former Rep. Bob Franks Glenn Mortimer and Patricia cognizance pending a court date. The vehicle stop on South Avenue. to have an opportunity to a good resolved. The lack of communication garnered 48 percent of the popular Quattrocchi of Garwood. juveniles, a 17-year-old and a 14-year- Friday, June 2, Michael Niotis, 34, of education. We are extremely disap- leads up to increasing feelings of vote but lost to now-Governor Jon Bruce Paterson filed as an indepen- old from Clark, a 15-year-old from Roselle Park was arrested following a pointed in your behavior (Mr. mistrust,” she said. Corzine in 2000. dent candidate for Garwood mayor Cranford and a 15-year-old from motor vehicle stop, which revealed and Hartnett) and Dr. Foley’s behavior.” Captain Wayman said, “The num- In other races, Rep. Michael Ferguson against Mayor Dennis McCarthy. Re- Bridgewater, were released to their par- outstanding warrant out of Union. Westfield Police Officer and con- ber of calls to Hillcrest from Septem- of New Providence and Assembly- publicans did not file a candidate for ents or another responsible adult. Friday, June 2, Althia Fiorentino, 34, cerned parent Scott Rodger addressed ber to present, a nine-month period of woman Linda Stender of Fanwood ran mayor. Sunday, June 4, Olenka Pawlyshyn, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an out- the panel from his seat. “The student time, is 37 times – about once a week.” 19, of Maplewood was arrested follow- standing Elizabeth warrant after a motor body of this school has changed this “The majority of the 37 calls here – ing a motor vehicle stop at Benson Place vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. and charged with DWI. She was held at Saturday, June 3, Cynthia Dotoli, 44, year. We are concerned for our safety about nine – have been behavior issues, Westfield Board of Ed. Westfield police headquarters until sober of Springfield was arrested on an active and well-being of our neighborhoods.” classified as incorrigible juvenile de- and then released with several summonses. Union County Sheriff’s no bail warrant. Mr. Hartnett said, “If anyone is in- linquents, such as giving a teacher a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Scotch Plains She was also charged with displaying a terested, we could form a committee; hard time, not conforming with the tion and seek more input from the We didn’t find his rationale to be Tuesday, May 30, a student at the Scotch false insurance card and possessing a we would work with that committee.” standards of the school,” he said. public, the faculty and the staff of arbitrary or capricious.” Plains-Fanwood High School said she false insurance card, police said. Dana Downer, a former student of Hillcrest School Principal Jason these elementary schools,” she said. “The communication made to Wil- received numerous unwanted phone calls Sunday, June 4, Danielle Marino, 39, the UCESC’s Centennial High Balsamello confirmed that there have Mr. Foley said, “For people who son and Washington parents could from another student. of Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- School, which was located at the fa- been no police incidents since the are willing to accept change, I still have been better,” she said. Wednesday, May 31, a resident of ing Fanwood warrant following a motor cility as of last year, said, “I under- UCESC has employed a full-time haven’t figured out what change you Board member Beth Cassie, chair Montague Avenue reported that several vehicle stop on South Avenue. rings were taken from her residence. Sunday, June 4, Kevin Crowley, 49, of stand your concerns about the kids police officer at the facility in May. are willing to accept. I don’t see this of the citizen’s advisory committee on Wednesday, May 31, Mitch Cohen, Plainfield was arrested on an active here. I am a sophomore in college; “We are more than willing to sit as an upheaval…I have had commu- enrollment, said, “The board’s role is 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested and Somerville warrant following a motor this program does a lot more for stu- down, but I don’t get the impression nication from staff and parents that not to run the schools, but to see that charged with possession of marijuana and vehicle stop on Terrill Road. dents than you realize. I was in WHS that this group is willing to do this,” support my decision.” they are well run. There are people possession of marijuana with the intent to Sunday, June 4, Regan Edwards, 34, of (Westfield High School), and I had a Mr. Hartnett said. He said that Westfield is “the most who support this move. I support the distribute. The detective bureau arrested Plainfield was arrested following a motor GPA of 1.7, I left here with a 2.7.” Ms. Hopper and Ms. Stern said fortunate community in the world. Our superintendent’s decision.” the suspect after a week-long investiga- vehicle stop on Martine Avenue, which “To generalize about what happened they have put together a petition to challenges are nothing compared to The board heard Mr. Foley’s report tion, police said. Cohen was processed revealed an outstanding Union warrant. to you is not fair; these kids are not all terminate the BOE leasing of the fa- what other communities are facing.” regarding the conversion of the Lin- and transported to the Union County jail. Sunday, June 4, Sean Burger, 28, of bad. The point is, I am not a hoodlum, cility. They said they have collected WHS student Josh Schwartz, who coln School building to a centralized Friday, June 2, Randolph Reina, 45, of Staten Island was arrested on South Av- Edison was arrested and charged with enue for a outstanding Fanwood warrant I’m not violent,” Ms. Downer said. 232 signatures to date. operates the lighting equipment at kindergarten, rather than creating two possession of marijuana after responding following a field investigation. Another resident said, “We were “We will continue to gather signa- the auditorium, addressed the board. northside/southside early childhood to a disturbance call on Plainfield Av- Monday, June 5, Nancy Siganoff, 45, never listened to since 1982. I have tures as long as the issue is unre- “In sixth grade, I had three science centers. This plan would have to be enue. Reina was processed and released of Edison was arrested on a Woodbridge lived here for 31 years…we are ap- solved,” Ms. Stern said. teachers, and I can say that none of us presented to the public as a bond and with a summons, police said. warrant following a field investigation. gained anything from that change. A could cost about $6 million. school is not for administrators or “We have to look at redistricting as teachers; it is for students. I’m asking part of this plan, especially looking at Westfield Planning Board the board to not accept this change.” the gardens to be redistricted to Recreation Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He received a standing ovation from Franklin,” he said. “Part of any plan is CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 stating that sub-specialty doctors do board unanimously approved a mi- the public. that there will be redistricting.” which he said he has been requesting agreed to consider sending a commis- not need as many parking spaces for nor subdivision of property on 700 Board President Anne Riegel ad- Regarding the high-school princi- from the organization since November. sion member to act as a “silent liaison” their office. He argued that sub-spe- Clark Street by builder Jonathon dressed the public. “The board agreed pal search, there will be five finalists’ He said that intercounty teams were at future WSA meetings. cialty doctors divide their time be- Gabriel, who plans to demolish exist- with Dr. Foley’s decision unani- interviews on Friday, June 9 with a given 16 total scheduled games on Program Coordinator Traci Kastner tween performing surgery and visit- ing housing and construct two new mously. There is making a change, it committee. Mr. Foley will then select the Houlihan and Fay fields for the talked about the “Senior Social” ing their patients at hospitals. single-family dwellings. is not done in any way to demote or three candidates to meet with the BOE spring 2006 season, while traveling monthly luncheon that is attended by Dr. Sales had testified last month that Mr. Gabriel showed planning board insult either of these two principals. next Tuesday in private session. teams practice on the fields three times 15 to 20 seniors. Mamma Lou’s Deli the proposed medical practice would members and neighbors renderings There were choices (given to these The next meeting will take place per week. “I think it’s wrong that the of Westfield will provide sandwiches see patients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays of the two planned houses, which will principals) and they accepted this.” on Wednesday, June 21. The board kids don’t get a chance to step on the and beverages, while the American and Thursdays, and that the offices will be of Tutor and Victorian style. Board member Julia Walker said, will discuss the conversion of Lin- field,” he said. Red Cross and the Union County be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Neighbor Roseanne Kurstedt told “This is one of the most difficult coln School to a centralized kinder- One of Mr. Oberlander’s players, Division of Aging have given presen- week for business purposes. board members that the house to be votes that I am making as a board garten facility and the lease Union Emily Hutchinson, said she has never tations. The next speaker will be Gail Dr. Sales noted that he, along with demolished was built in 1863. Board member. My children go to Wilson. County Educational Services Com- been given the opportunity to play on Cassidy, who will talk about “retiring six other partners, operate in other ar- Chairman Vince Wilt replied that there As a board member, our job is not to mission holds on the building. It will either field. Tom Gockel, another to your passion.” eas, and that the Westfield office would nothing that the planning board could get involved with the day-to-day of also introduce the new high-school long-time Westfield soccer coach, said Opening day at Westfield Memo- accommodate local patients. His prac- do about the demolition, as the house the district – that is up to Dr. Foley. principal to the board and the public. he was not happy with the field allo- rial Pool had a “dismal” turnout due tice would be closely linked to Over- “is not in a historic area.” cation, while George Kusick, a la- to the rain last Saturday, according to look and Rahway hospitals, where his The next planning board meeting, crosse and soccer coach, said he was Recreation Director Bruce Kaufmann. colleagues perform surgeries. which is scheduled for Thursday, July hoping to see the same “diversity” for He also noted that swim team regis- In other business, the planning 13, will begin at 8 p.m. time distribution for soccer as was tration was held on Monday and reg- given to lacrosse teams. istration for swimming lessons started Commissioner Debbie Judd said she on June 1 and will be ongoing. was “sympathetic to the rub between Mr. Kaufmann said that the Depart- travel and intercounty,” having dealt ment of Public Works (DPW) field with it when her own children were crew assigned to field maintenance playing on intercounty teams. How- continues to “receive compliments” ever, she said while it is the recreation on its work. The DPW has begun trash commission’s responsibility to ensure pickup at the fields on weekends, which that all of the different sports organi- “is necessitated by the overflowing zations get fair treatment on use of the cans that meet game goers.” fields, she would be “concerned to see He said that the problem is that there photo courtesy of Kathy Dunn the commission take a role in the inter- are “not enough workers assigned to PHOTO SHOOT...Claire Macdonald, Justin Cesario, Lane Maloney, Adam nal affairs of Westfield soccer.” these types of jobs” and that the field Lorentzen, Shanna Quackenbush, Matt Early, David Dunn, Claire Albanese, Val When asked what percentage of field crew is helping with trash removal in Keil, Steve Morrison, Drew Skibitsky and Ali Donohue gather the Lorentzen time he felt intercounty teams should an attempt to better the situation. home before prom. receive, Mr. Oberlander said he has He announced June 19 as a tenta- asked for “fair allocation” and to have tive meeting date for a joint citizen input during the scheduling process. input meeting to discuss the Memo- Commission Chairman Jim Marvin rial Park master plan and the addition said it would be better if the issues of sidewalks on Scotch Plains Av- could be “resolved internally” and that enue with recreation and public works he would be “reluctant to get involved officials. He said surveyors have been since it would change everything.” He out on the road for the past month. June 2006 Events at the Westfield Memorial Library Quality of Life Issue: Starting on June 18, the Library will be open from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for the summer. Westfield’s Last Chance for Public Comment on FAA Airspace Redesign Plans ADULT PROGRAMS ………cut out and mail before July 1, 2006…...... June 9 1:30 PM TGIF: VD Day Dear Steve Kelley of the Federal Aviation Administration, June 14 10:00 AM Computer Class: Genealogy June 16 1:30 PM TGIF: Botanical Gardens O I believe the FAA should focus on decreasing aircraft June 23 1:30 PM TGIF: Blues Musicians noise over residential neighborhoods in Union June 27 7:00 PM Author, Helen-Chantal Pike: Asbury Park County, New Jersey. June 30 1:30 PM TGIF: Emily Dickinson O I oppose the proposed FAA airspace redesign plans TEEN PROGRAMS that increase the number of airplanes that fly over June 13 7-10:00 PM Teen Study Time Westfield, New Jersey. June 14 7-10:00 PM Teen Study Time June 15 7-10:00 PM Teen Study Time O I oppose the proposed FAA airspace redesign plans June 19 All Day Registration for Online Summer Reading Begins that lower the altitude of airplanes that fly over Westfield, New Jersey. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS June 10 1:00 PM Decorate the Library Quilt Project O I support the proposed Ocean Routing airspace June 19 All Day Registration for Summer Reading Begins redesign plan which routes aircraft over the ocean June 26 10:00 AM Baby Rhyme Time and allows planes to gain altitude before flying over June 27 10:00 AM Preschool Storytime residential neighborhoods. June 28 10:00 AM Mother Goose Group June 28 6:30 PM Chess ______June 29 10:00 AM Tots Storytime Signature June 29 2:00 PM Preschool Storytime ______Address June 29 4:00 PM Creative Dramatics June 30 10:00 PM Color/Shape Bingo Mail before 7/1 to Steve Kelley, FAA-NAR, c/o Michael Merrill 2005 Sunrise Valley Rd. 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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, June 8, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 23-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SP-F BOE, Parents Discuss Superintendent Hiring Process By JENNIFER SINCLAIR Superintendent Choye will end cussion will help me to create a rating Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times her 13 years with the district in form to measure the candidates SCOTCH PLAINS -- The Scotch August, and the BOE has said wants against and a list of interview ques- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education to make sure that the hiring process tions.” (BOE) hosted a public meeting at is an effort of the community as a She told the audience of about 15 Evergreen Elementary School in whole. that every candidate would be asked Scotch Plains Monday night to begin Carole Larsen, a field service rep- the same questions to ensure fairness community and staff input for hiring resentative for the New Jersry School during the interview process. a new schools superintendent to re- Boards Association, presided over the Ms. Larsen said that the BOE place Carol Choye who is retiring. opened the meeting. “Tonight’s dis- was not willing to settle for less than the ideal candidate. “This is a selection process, not a settlement process,” she said. “We will find a qualified person.” If the board does not reach a decision by the July 27 hiring goal, the search will be put on hold until September, and an interim superin- tendent will be utilized. In the discussion part of the meet- ing, Ms. Larsen asked the audience four questions, which fueled an Fred K. Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times hour-long brainstorming session CLASS OF 2006...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School senior class spell out their graduating year at the about the kind of superintendent school’s annual Senior Day, held this Tuesday on the Soccer Field near the school. the community is seeking. First, she asked, “What are the special strengths of the Scotch Michael Chemidlin Court Hearing Begins; Plains-Fanwood schools and the communities they serve?” The audience’s answers cited involved Proceedings ‘Unclear’ to Family Members parents, support from taxpayers and SCOTCH PLAINS – The court According to an email dated June 2 wars, an Army National Guard staff community members and the high hearing for Michael Chemidlin of to the family from the United States sergeant, a Scotch Plains resident and quality of instruction as assets. Scotch Plains has been postponed to Consulate’s office in Sierra Leone, father of three sons. He is being held Ms. Larsen then wanted to know today, June 8, in Sierra Leone, Africa, last Friday’s hearing was delayed by authorities in Sierra Leone, charged what critical issues the towns- according to family spokesman An- because the “director of public pros- with photographing a United Nations Caleb Zimmerman for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PRE-PROM…A group of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School seniors poses people felt the school system thony Cinelli of Los Angeles, Mr. ecutions is contemplating an action, courthouse in the country, an act that outside Pines Manor in Edison on June 2 before the start of the annual senior would be facing in the next several Chemidlin’s nephew. but needs to get the attorney general’s is considered illegal in the West-Afri- prom. years. Audience members raised Mr. Cinelli of Los Angeles said approval first.” can nation. concerns about budget cuts, in- Monday that after speaking with fam- Mr. Cinelli said that the family has After his recent tour of duty in Iraq, Fanwood Begins Brush creased class sizes, increasing ily members this past weekend, “it is heard that the hearing had been origi- Mr. Chemidlin said he went to Sierra CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 unclear what is going on.” nally postponed to June 5 because Leone looking “to spread goodwill, officials were asking for more money charity and God’s love to those less from the family. “With suspicion, fortunate.” Upon arriving in Sierra Collection Program doubt and confusion growing, the Leone, he took pictures of a United By TED RITTER to enforce a new local ordinance that family is beginning to become more Nations courthouse and on May 5, he Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times was passed to ensure compliance with fearful,” Mr. Cinelli said. and three Sierra Leoneans accompa- FANWOOD — Crews from the the updated state regulations, espe- Chemidlin’s son, Andrew nying him were imprisoned for pic- borough’s Department of Public cially since “there has been an ongo- Chemidlin of Scotch Plains, said his ture taking. Works (DPW) will fan out again on ing problem with residents leaving father is in “good spirits, joking while The family is in contact with the Monday as part of Fanwood’s brush brush in the street for long periods of on a break from the hearing, walking state department and local authori- collection program. Monday’s brush time.” around outside the courthouse.” He ties to help defend their father and pick-up in the borough’s southeast “Once we pick up, if anybody places told his father to make sure to “put provide financial support. Regular and southwest quadrants follows the stuff in the street after the program away his camera.” status reports are provided on a June 5 pickup in the rest of the mu- has been completed, we’re going to Michael Chemidlin is a 58-year- website setup by Mr. Cinelli, nicipality. be giving notices to residents telling old veteran of the Vietnam and Iraq freeunclemike.com. DPW Director Clint Dicksen said them to get their material off the the borough conducts residential street,” Mr. Dicksen said. curbside pickup of tree branches After the fallen branches and pruned Kean, Menendez Win and similar brush four times annu- brush that residents put out at the curb ally: June, September, January and are collected, the material is prepared April. for an environmentally friendly sec- Primaries for U.S. Senate Mr. Dicksen said that crews will ond life. By PAUL J. PEYTON represented the 13th District in the not pick up grass clippings and land- “We bring everything to our recy- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader House of Representatives from scape cleanup materials other than cling facility where we have a tub MOUNTAINSIDE – The New Jer- Hudson County for 14 years. The branches smaller than six feet in grinder that comes in; we grind the sey U.S. Senate race officially began district includes Elizabeth in Union length and 12 inches in diameter. He material up, and then we offer it back Fred K. Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Tuesday when Republican State Sena- County. said that residents have to make their to residents who can use it as ground- LAST MOMENTS...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School senior tor Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield and In other races, Rep. Michael own arrangements with their private CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 class gather for a photo at Senior Day on Tuesday. incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Ferguson of New Providence and garbage company to properly dis- Robert Menendez defeated primary Assemblywoman Linda Stender of pose of grass or other material, as opponents John Ginty and James Fanwood ran unopposed in prima- the borough’s recycling center on Zoning Board of Adjustment Denies Kelly, respectively. ries and will face each other in No- North Avenue will also not accept Mr. Kean told supporters at an elec- vember in the Seventh Congressional them. tion night gathering at L’Affaire in District race. Also, Union County Due to recently updated state Elizabethtown Water Co. Application Mountainside that voters should ask Freeholders Deborah Scanlon of stormwater management regulations, By FRED T. ROSSI cilities on the property that are used that it is selling the land because it no themselves whether they want “a party Union, Alexander Mirabella of Mr. Dicksen noted that any brush Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to purify water being stored in the longer needs it, would require an ease- boss or proven reformer.” Mr. Fanwood and Chester Holmes of piles set out at curbside (not on side- SCOTCH PLAINS — Last week, utility’s water tower. Under the sub- ment to provide its personnel with Menendez countered by saying, “The Rahway won their party’s nomina- walks or obstructing traffic) must be the Zoning Board of Adjustment division proposal — which would cut access to the pumping facilities. facts are clear. Tom Kean, Jr. and tions for reelection over challengers placed at least 10 feet away from unanimously turned down an appli- the 16-acre property into two eight- Several board members asked why George Bush are perfect together. Michael Romano, Stanley Moskal storm drains. cation by Elizabethtown Water Co. to acre tracts, with the northern half the utility is selling land that it does Perfectly wrong for New Jersey.” and Joseph Aviles. They will face In addition, he said the new law subdivide its Jerusalem Road prop- being sold off — the pumps located still seem to need. Board member Republicans have not captured a Republicans Diane Barabas of specifies that residents are not per- erty so that half of that tract of land on the northern half of the property Ken Anderson said he was “not com- U.S. Senate seat from New Jersey Westfield, Mountainside Council- mitted to put brush out at the curb could be sold. would likely remain in place and be fortable with the concept of a pump in since 1972. Former Rep. Bob Franks man Glenn Mortimer and Patricia until seven days or less before sched- Winding up a hearing that began in part of any residential properties that someone’s back yard or side yard that garnered 48 percent of the popular Quattrocchi of Garwood in Novem- uled collection. April, board members expressed their may be developed. isn’t owned by [Elizabethtown Wa- vote but was defeated by now-Gover- ber. Democrats have held the major- Mr. Dicksen said the borough plans concern about two chlorine pump fa- Elizabethtown Water, which said ter].” nor Jon Corzine in 2000. ity on the board since 1997 and all Board member Tim Livolsi asked Mr. Kean has served in the Legisla- nine seats since 1998. how much property an easement ture since 2001. He was elected to his In Garwood, former Republican Car Strikes, Kills Scotch Plains Pedestrian would encompass, saying that “per- state senate seat in 2003, replacing Bruce Paterson filed as an indepen- haps the proposal should have been to Richard Bagger, who retired. Gover- dent candidate for mayor and will split the property into three,” with the nor Corzine named Mr. Menendez to face incumbent Mayor Dennis at Route 22-Harding Road Intersection third, smallest piece including the fill the senate seat he vacated. He CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 By CASSIE LO pumping facilities. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times When he asked for examples of SCOTCH PLAINS – Police offi- other properties where the type of cials have concluded that there will situation as laid out in the subdivision be no charges filed against a motor- application exists, Robert Schaefer ist involved in a pedestrian-motor- with Elizabethtown Water Co. pro- vehicle accident. A pedestrian died vided examples of pumping facilities after being hit by a car at the inter- on commercial properties adjacent to section of Route 22 and Harding residential lots. Road in the township on May 28. Several neighborhood residents Tommy Oatman, 64, was killed as also expressed concern about the ap- he walked across the street in a plication, saying that developing half wooded area by the Watchung Res- the property would negatively affect ervation at 10:55 p.m. Police said them because the trees presently the victim was wearing dark cloth- blocking their view of the water tower ing and was walking in the street would likely be taken down as part of near his home on Harding Road. A any residential development on the driver traveling westbound on Rt. 22 eight-acre lot. They also cited poten- hit Mr. Oatman with the right corner tial flood risks and a “decreasing of his Hyundai. amount of open space” in Scotch Scotch Plains Police Lieutenant Plains. Chrissy Hamway for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Brian Donnelly said speed and alco- Board Chairman Jim Fawcett said EVERY VOTE COUNTS…State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. casts his vote Tuesday hol were not factors in the accident. it would be “unfair” to residents cur- with his wife, Rhonda, and daughters by his side at the Westfield Memorial Library. Mr. Kean won Tuesday’s primary to officially win the Republican “This was an unfortunate incident. rently residing near the property to nomination for U.S. Senate. There will be no criminal charges, possibly lose existing tree buffers if Don Williams for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times because it was just an accident,” ACCIDENT…A car struck and killed a pedestrian at the intersection of Route the property were to be developed PAGE INDEX Liutenent Donnelly told The Scotch 22 and Harding Road in Scotch Plains on the evening of May 28. Police have and, instead, be exposed to direct Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-19 Plains-Fanwood Times last week. determined the incident was an accident and have not pressed charges against the views of the water tower and other Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 18 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 driver. related buildings. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, June 8, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION POLICE BLOTTER

Scotch Plains warrant. She was also charged with Tuesday, May 30, a student at the displaying a false insurance card and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School possessing a false insurance card, said she received numerous unwanted police said. phone calls from another student. Sunday, June 4, Danielle Marino, 39, Wednesday, May 31, a resident of of Plainfield was arrested on an out- Montague Avenue reported that several standing Fanwood warrant following a rings were taken from her residence. motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. Wednesday, May 31, Mitch Cohen, Sunday, June 4, Kevin Crowley, 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested and 49, of Plainfield was arrested on an charged with possession of marijuana active Somerville warrant following and possession of marijuana with the a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. intent to distribute. The detective bu- Sunday, June 4, Regan Edwards, reau arrested the suspect after a week- 34, of Plainfield was arrested follow- long investigation, police said. Cohen ing a motor vehicle stop on Martine was processed and transported to the Avenue, which revealed an outstand- Union County jail. ing Union warrant. Caleb Zimmerman for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Friday, June 2, Randolph Reina, Sunday, June 4, Sean Burger, 28, of HERE’S TO THE NIGHT…Julie Reed, Nellie Caballero and Lydia Sams took time to pose for a picture at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Senior Prom on June 2. The evening was capped off with the prom song, “Here’s To The Night”; PARTY TIME…Senior Dan Ingram, right, jumps in front of the lens at the prom. 45, of Edison was arrested and charged Staten Island was arrested on South Jessica McGarry and Derrick Chen, left, also had a great time dancing that evening. with possession of marijuana after Avenue for a outstanding Fanwood responding to a disturbance call on warrant following a field investigation. Plainfield Avenue. Reina was pro- Monday, June 5, Nancy Siganoff, cessed and released with a summons, 45, of Edison was arrested on a war- police said. rant out of Woodbridge following a SP-F Board of Ed. Discusses Car Strikes, Kills Scotch Friday, June 2, Janet Schafer, 30, of field investigation. Roselle Park was arrested and charged Westfield for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Wednesday, May 31, Lenin Superintendent Search Plains Resident Police made the arrest as part of an Quijada, 25, of West New York was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 investigation of a possible hit and run arrested at the West New York Police population in the town and the jority of those present wanted Liutenent Donnelly refrained from danergerous, he said. “I can’t remem- accident, police said. Officers re- Department on an outstanding $623 struggle to stay abreast of new someone with some background disclosing the name of the driver, but ber the last fatality. There was noth- ported that that they noticed an odor Westfield criminal warrant. He was technology and developments in in teaching and experience in the did say that he was a 50 year old from ing unusual, and the road conditions of alcohol on Schafer’s breath. Schafer released after posting bail. the classroom. Community mem- classroom, some knowledge of Middlesex County. were fine.” was arrested, processed and released Wednesday, May 31, Terrell Will- bers also saw a “need to improve child development, someone who According to witnesses, the driver This is Scotch Plains’ third driv- with a summons, police said. iams, 21, of Scotch Plains was ar- on ability to respond to crisis and had been in a leadership position stopped immediately after the acci- ing-related fatality of the year. The Saturday, June 3, Daniel Piccola, rested during a motor vehicle stop at ensure safety.” as an administrator and someone dent and did not leave the scene. most recent incident occurred in 19, of Fanwood was arrested and North Avenue and Clark Street on an The audience discussed the kind who was business savvy. Liutenent Donnelly said the Scotch March, when a college student was charged with criminal mischief after outstanding $500 traffic warrant is- of background, training and ex- Ms. Larsen asked, “What per- Plains police received 911 calls from killed. The driver of the vehicle was an investigation into a call from a sued by Scotch Plains. Williams perience they thought a future su- sonal leadership style is important three witnesses. charged with death by auto in that Jerusalem Road business. Police said posted bail and was released. perintendent should have. A ma- in our new superintendent?” The Scotch Plains police responded to accident. Piccola was observed driving his ve- Thursday, June 1, Ju Kim, 42, of audience listed loyalty, trust and the scene first. Mr. Oatman was taken hicle over the lawn. The suspect was Staten Island, N.Y. was arrested at good listening skills. to Muhlenberg Medical Center in Correction processed and released with a sum- Central Avenue and East Broad Street The discussion shifted from the Plainfield, where he was pronounced A front-page story in last week’s mons, police said. and charged with DWI. Kim was re- FW Brush qualities the prospective new su- dead. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times re- Fanwood leased to a responsible individual. perintendent should have to one “The case is closed for all intents porting on the board of education’s Tuesday, May 30, Henry Balbuena, Friday, June 2, Glenn Robert Straffi, Pickup about the qualities Superintendent and purposes,” said Liutenent May 30 meeting should have re- 39, of Rahway was arrested for out- 51, of Colonia was arrested during a Choye possesses. Donnelly. He also said that the three ported that of the $15 million the standing warrants out of Teaneck and motor vehicle stop at Central and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “She’s an advocate for the dis- witnesses told identical stories, which local school district spends on spe- Passaic following a motor vehicle North Avenues and charged with DWI up mulch,” Mr. Dicksen said. trict,” one audience member said. helped police conclude their investi- cial education, $4 million is gener- stop on South Avenue. and refusal to submit to an alcotest. On a typical Saturday at the re- “She’s very personable. I’ve lived gation. ated from federal and state funding Tuesday, May 30, Deborah He was released to his wife pending a cycling center, residents often her for two years, and she knows The Harding Ave.-Rt. 22 intersec- with the remaining $11 million paid McClendon, 43, of Scotch Plains was court date. crowd around the large mound of me, and she knows my son…it’s tion is not known to be very by the district. The reporter inad- arrested following a motor vehicle Saturday, June 3, Ljupco Pasevski, decomposing woodchips, taking quite amazing.” vertently reversed the figures. stop on Martine Avenue for outstand- 31, of West Paterson was arrested and turns shoveling and filling buckets Parents said that the choosing of Also at the meeting, a Scotch ing warrants out of Milburn, Hillside charged with DWI pursuant to a mo- or other containers with the rich a new superintendent affects the Plains resident Susan Buccola, a and Cranford. Ronald McClendon, tor vehicle stop at Lamberts Mill Road mulch for their home landscaping ones for whom the school system Primary speech and language specialist, said 49, of Scotch Plains who was a pas- and Bayberry Lane. He was released projects, he said. functions – the students. One par- she was misquoted at the meeting. senger in the vehicle was also ar- to a responsible individual. He said that the brush collection ent said, “Her (the The correct quote is as follows: rested and charged with an active Saturday, June 3, Thomas Bowden, program has been conducted for at superintendent’s) presence to the Elections “The 25-plus year history of fail- warrant out of Irvington, police said. 19, of Clark and four male juveniles least 20 years in the borough and children is reflected in her deci- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing to settle contracts in a timely Thursday, June 1, Vincent were arrested following a motor ve- has been “very successful.” sions, her programs, the teachers McCarthy in the fall. Republicans manner is negatively affecting its Gubernat, 38, of Fanwood was ar- hicle stop at Central Avenue and Park Residents can get more informa- she hires. Terrible leadership breeds did not file a candidate for mayor. (the school district’s) reputation. rested in the 500 block of North Av- Street and charged with possession of tion from the DPW by calling (908) terrible morale, and good leader- Mr. Paterson is a former GOP candi- And, as a taxpayer, I am concerned enue following a motor vehicle stop, a controlled dangerous substance/ 322-7404 or by visiting the web at ship breeds good morale, and that date for freeholder and Garwood as to how this is affecting my prop- which revealed an active warrant out under 50 grams of suspected mari- www.visitfanwood.com. transmits to the kids.” council. erty value.” of South Brunswick. juana; underage possession of alco- Thursday, June 1, Verna Dillard, 56, hol and possession of fireworks. of Roselle was arrested on an outstand- Bowden was released on his own ing Mountainside warrant following a recognizance pending a court date. motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. The juveniles, a 17-year-old and a 14- Friday, June 2, Michael Niotis, 34, of year-old from Clark, a 15-year-old Roselle Park was arrested following a from Cranford and a 15-year-old from motor vehicle stop, which revealed and Bridgewater, were released to their outstanding warrant out of Union. parents or another responsible adult. Friday, June 2, Althia Fiorentino, 34, Sunday, June 4, Olenka Pawlyshyn, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an 19, of Maplewood was arrested fol- outstanding Elizabeth warrant after a lowing a motor vehicle stop at Benson motor vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. Place and charged with DWI. She Saturday, June 3, Cynthia Dotoli, was held at Westfield police head- 44, of Springfield was arrested on an quarters until sober and then released active Union County Sheriff’s no bail with several summonses.

Caleb Zimmerman for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ARRIVING IN STYLE...Arriving with 40 friends, Kahterine Paseka steps out of a party bus on her way to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Prom; DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY...Friends Jessica Levine and Jessica Churgin enjoyed a dance together at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Senior Prom.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT…Hollace Hoffman receives a plaque from the Fanwood- Scotch Plains Rotary Club. Ms. Hoffman, coordinator of Operation Archaeology for Union County and former director of the Trailside Museum, presented a lecture, “Life Before Supermarkets,” to the group last Wednesday. The Rotary Club welcomes guests to its meetings, held Wednesdays at noon at Snuffy’s Restaurant.

Quality of Life Issue: June 2006 Events at the Westfield Memorial Library Westfield’s Last Chance for Public Starting on June 18, the Library will be open from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Comment on FAA Airspace Redesign Plans for the summer.

………cut out and mail before July 1, 2006…...... ADULT PROGRAMS Dear Steve Kelley of the Federal Aviation Administration, June 9 1:30 PM TGIF: VD Day June 14 10:00 AM Computer Class: Genealogy O I believe the FAA should focus on decreasing aircraft noise over residential neighborhoods in Union June 16 1:30 PM TGIF: Botanical Gardens June 23 1:30 PM TGIF: Blues Musicians County, New Jersey. June 27 7:00 PM Author, Helen-Chantal Pike: Asbury Park

O I oppose the proposed FAA airspace redesign plans June 30 1:30 PM TGIF: Emily Dickinson that increase the number of airplanes that fly over TEEN PROGRAMS Westfield, New Jersey. June 13 7-10:00 PM Teen Study Time

June 14 7-10:00 PM Teen Study Time O I oppose the proposed FAA airspace redesign plans June 15 7-10:00 PM Teen Study Time that lower the altitude of airplanes that fly over June 19 All Day Registration for Online Summer Reading Begins Westfield, New Jersey. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS O I support the proposed Ocean Routing airspace June 10 1:00 PM Decorate the Library Quilt Project redesign plan which routes aircraft over the ocean June 19 All Day Registration for Summer Reading Begins and allows planes to gain altitude before flying over June 26 10:00 AM Baby Rhyme Time residential neighborhoods. June 27 10:00 AM Preschool Storytime June 28 10:00 AM Mother Goose Group ______June 28 6:30 PM Chess Signature June 29 10:00 AM Tots Storytime ______June 29 2:00 PM Preschool Storytime Address June 29 4:00 PM Creative Dramatics Mail before 7/1 to Steve Kelley, FAA-NAR, June 30 10:00 PM Color/Shape Bingo c/o Michael Merrill 2005 Sunrise Valley Rd. Restrictions regarding pre-registration or age may apply to some programs. Reston, VA 20191 Email [email protected] Call the library for further information.

Paid Bulletin Board 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 ………………………………cut…………………………………. 908-789-4090 www.wmlnj.org Page 2 Thursday, June 8, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SPFHS Alumnus Raises Bio-Blitz Offers Programs Awareness With DWI Video About Ash Brook Wildlife By CASSIE LO technicians (EMTs), police officers SCOTCH PLAINS – A “Bio-Blitz” tume to present a talk about the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood and firefighters depict a scene in which scheduled for the evening of Friday, Revolutionary War Battle of the FANWOOD – Scotch Plains- they attempt to rescue the student, June 23 and all day Saturday, June 24 Short Hills. There also will be a Fanwood High School (SPFHS) stu- who is pronounced dead after being will offer programs that include an talk presented by Jeffrey Grob, dents and members of the Scotch pried out of the car. The EMTs ad- introduction to the “language” of birds, landscape architect and member of Plains-Fanwood community gathered minister resuscitation in the back of glimpses of tracks left by wildlife and Union County Parks Advisory on June 1 for the premiere showing of an ambulance before covering him identification of plants that flourished Board, on what the former Union “The Last Sound You May Ever Hear,” with a white sheet. when Native Americans still roamed County Park Commission envi- a movie created by SPFHS students The film concludes with “the grim the area that is now the Ash Brook sioned for the Union County park to promote drunk driving awareness. statistics” about alcohol, which are Reservation in Scotch Plains. system and Ash Brook Reservation Liz Knodel-Gordon, SPFHS sub- listed and read aloud by cast mem- The reservation, a Union County in the 1920s. stance abuse coordinator and bers while scenes from a graveyard park, and a portion of the adjacent Children will have an opportunity Fanwood Police Sergeant Thomas are shown. Courtesy of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority Ash Brook Golf Course, also a county to win prizes in a variety of contests, Jedic introduced the video by show- “It was so beautifully done,” said TRAFFIC FIX…NJ Turnpike officials announced Monday a $4 million improve- facility, will be the site of the county’s and refreshments will be on sale ing a brief interview with the film’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol ment project for the Clark traffic circle off exit 135 of the Garden State Parkway. second Bio-Blitz, a 24-hour effort to throughout the day on June 24. A manuscript author, SPFHS alum Nick Choye. “We’ve had some serious ac- The project includes widening Parkway exit ramps and installing traffic signals. catalog whatever plant and animal complete schedule of programs will Bruno. Mr. Bruno was unable to at- cidents lately in the community…I life can be found in the area – and be available soon. tend the premiere because he is en- think it is really important to show it.” thus get a snapshot of its biodiversity. Volunteers are still being sought listed in the military and is at training “The kids were awesome to work NJ Turnpike Unveils $4 Mil. Another purpose of the Bio-Blitz by the Union County Department of camp before being deployed to Iraq, with – they did all the work,” said is to give the public an understand- Parks, Recreation and Facilities. To but he said a few words about the film Sergeant. Jedic, who made a brief ing of the unspoiled habitat that re- participate or to receive a brochure on the video. cameo in the film. Plan for Clark Traffic Circle mains, even in a region as densely and schedule of events, call: (908) “You can have a good time, but you After the video presentation, Ser- CLARK – New Jersey Turnpike Plans call for the $4.1 million populated as Union County. Last 527-4032. For information about the have to be responsible,” Mr. Bruno geant Jedic and Ms. Knodel-Gordon officials announced Monday a $4 project, which is being completely year, when New Jersey’s first-ever Rahway River Association, call Den- said. As an EMT in Fanwood, Mr. led an exercise with the Fatal Vision million improvement project to funded by the Turnpike Authority, to public Bio-Blitz was held at Lenape nis Miranda, executive director at Bruno has seen the effects of driving Goggle Kit, which distorts vision to reconfigure exit 135 on the Garden be completed by the fourth quarter of Park, a Union County park with (732) 340-0882. Results of lastr year’s while intoxicated first-hand, which is simulate how alcohol and drugs af- State Parkway to eliminate persistent 2007. Turnpike Authority commis- meadows, forests, ponds and rivers, BioBlitz can be found at kean.edu/ what drove him to write the script. fect brain and motor skills. The kit exiting delays caused at the Clark sioners were expected to approve a experts identified some 660 differ- ~scodella/BioBlitz05/ The video opens with six high was recently donated to the Fanwood circle. $400,000 contract for the initial de- ent species. Though this year’s site BioBlitzResults05.pdf. school students sitting around a table Police Department by the Scotch The planned improvements include sign of the project at their monthly has different terrain – extensive celebrating their graduation. From Plains-Fanwood Kiwanis Club. the realignment and widening of ex- meeting on June 6. wetlands, ponds and streams as well WF Attorney Invited to there, the students are shown in an- The 23-minute film has already isting northbound and southbound “NJDOT’s long-standing commit- as hardwood swamp and forest – the other party scene and then hop into a gained interest in other school dis- Garden State Parkway ramps at exit ment to Fix-it-First equals effective study of flora and fauna is again Join Legal Council car driven by a student who is clearly tricts. Ms. Knodel-Gordon said that 135 to provide better sight distance, solutions to congestion hot-spots being led by scientists and field ex- WESTFIELD – Donald Vanarelli, intoxicated. The most dramatic scene the Chatham school district has re- as well as the construction of two new without incurring high costs or dis- perts assisted by volunteers. of the Law Office of Donald Vanarelli in the video is when the driver of the quested a copy. It will be shown on connector roads. The connector roads rupting traffic for extended periods,” For the general public, there will in Westfield has joined the Council vehicle is shown in a crashed car with TV35 throughout the summer and it is will allow traffic to utilize four said New Jersey Department of Trans- be programs designed to appeal to of Advanced Practitioners (CAP) of blood on his face. being written into the 11th grade health planned traffic signals at the intersec- portation (DOT) Commissioner Kris both adults and children, including the National Academy of Elder Law Real Fanwood emergency medical curriculum at SPFHS for next year. tions of Central Avenue and the Gar- Kolluri. “The Clark Circle improve- nature walks, talks and exhibits Attorneys (NAELA). den State Parkway Ramps. ment project will relieve a bottleneck throughout the day. Nocturnal crea- CAP is an invitation only council, “As a result, all traffic will be coor- and improve safety at a low cost and tures will be the focus of the initial providing member benefits to dinated by signals, rather than wait- with minimal construction time.” programs on the evening of June 23, NAELA’S advanced practitioners. ing for motorists to yield to one an- when a “frog slog” and an “owl NAELA members who are invited other, which currently results in ex- Reception Slated prowl” and bird walk will be held. to join the CAP must either be cer- tensive delays for the more than Throughout the following day, tified as an elder law attorney by the 60,000 vehicles that use the exit 135/ For FW Candidates there will a variety of programs National Elder Law Foundation or Clark Circle traffic pattern each day,” FANWOOD — The Fanwood GOP and exhibits for children and be a NAELA Fellow. In addition, according to a statement released by Campaign Committee 2006 will hold adults. the individual must have high pro- Turnpike officials. their Spring Wine and Cheese Festi- The Friends of Lenape Park will fessional and ethical ratings by the “This is one of the absolute worst val honoring U. S. Senate candidate lead beginner bird walks; the Chil- Martindale-Hubbell Bar Registry, traffic patterns facing drivers in this Tom Kean, Jr., Congressman Mike dren of the Earth Foundation of Tom and have been a member of NAELA area,” said Michael Lapolla, a Ferguson, and borough council can- Brown’s outdoor education school, for 10 years. Westfield resident and Executive Di- didates Andy MacDonald and Rich the Asbury based-Tracker Inc., will Mr. Vanarelli represents older or rector of the New Jersey Turnpike Alber this Friday evening, June 9. present programs on “Tracking and disabled persons and their represen- Authority. “When we’re finished the The event will be held from 6:30 to Nature Awareness;” a team from the tatives in financing long-term medi- daily traffic delays should virtually 9:30 p.m. at the Trumpp’s residence, New Jersey Division of Fish and cal care, nursing home issues, quali- disappear, as will the Clark circle as it 28 Arlene Court, Fanwood. Wildlife will collect and identify fying for Medicare, Medicaid and currently exists.” Donations of $40 per person and fish from streams in the reservation; other public benefits, estate plan- $75 per couple will be used to support and John Goldman of National ning, probate and guardianship pro- OPRA Fax Line the upcoming campaigns of Mr. Biodiversity Parks Inc. will set out ceedings. Working Again MacDonald and Mr. Alber. While Mr. scent stations of sand and tuna- In addition to being a certified el- GO JETS!…Matt Higgins of the New York Jets signs a check for $10,000 to McDonald, a former Fanwood coun- scented cotton balls where visitors der law attorney, Mr. Vanarelli is Berkeley Heights that will fund construction of a children’s water park in the ELIZABETH — The County of cilman is known in the community, will be able to see tracks left by any approved as a mediator in civil, eq- township. Berkeley Heights was a finalist in the Jets’ search to relocate their Union has announced that the fax the event will be an opportunity for animals attracted to the site.historic uity and probate litigation. corporate headquarters and practice fields. Looking on, left to right, are: Deputy telephone line for Open Public residents to meet Mr. Alber, a re- background of the area also will be Mr. Vanarelli is a graduate of Mayor Elaine Perna, Committeeman Joseph Bruno, State Assemblyman Jon Records Act (OPRA) is back in ser- cently retired captain in the U.S. included in the program. Montclair State College and Rutgers Bramnick, Mayor David Cohen, Union County Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella, vice. Requests should be faxed to Marine Corps. Frank Thorne of Scotch Plains is Law School. He was a Peace Corps County Manager George Devanney, and Shane Connell of The Connell Company. (908) 558-0915. scheduled to appear in period cos- volunteer in Kathmandu, Nepal. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. 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CAMPAIGN RELEASE Freeholder Board Should Cut The Spirit of ‘76 Catering Budget for Meetings

By Pat Quattrocchi, GOP Candidate for Freeholder

There is one thing that the Union County volunteers and real workers that day were Now that the dust has settled from There are many, many different Board of Chosen Freeholders does really treated to food from the Big Belly Deli. the Memorial Day weekend sales answers to this question. One can be well: they eat. There is no doubt that our freeholder events, perhaps we can all take a found in the oath that each one of our Entering the Freeholder meeting room board likes to put out a healthy spread, moment to revisit a familiar ques- military men and women takes. It just prior to meetings, I have detected the evidenced by a $1,239 check for food at tion: what has become of this day set starts with these words: “I do sol- aromas of tomato sauce, pickles and even the Musicfest in ’05. So far this year they aside to honor our war dead? emnly swear that I will support and Chinese food. There is talk and jokes have spent $7,655 on meeting “refresh- It seems that every year, Memorial defend the Constitution of the United made among the waiting spectators as- ments.” This figure does not include spe- Day becomes more marked by the States.” sembled that the freeholders are just fin- cial events or the county coffee services, ishing dinner and didn’t invite us. bagel runs for breakfast meetings or lun- free exercise of our rights and liber- Students of military history have Checking into these expenses proved cheons including “assorted wraps” from ties at the mall and the backyard said that this oath is no mere exercise to be quite interesting. The county check Leon’s Catering Service which run in the FILM AND FIRE…William McMeekan, Jr. of Westfield shoots his documentary barbeque, and less by solemn acts of in pageantry. It is the foundation for register provided the answer not only to neighborhood of $400 to $500. profiling firefighter training. remembrance. And every year, we leadership, a guide for deciding be- “what are they eating in there?” but what Having been around awhile, I do real- ask why this has come about. tween right and wrong. it cost all of us as well. ize that there are usually some perks that But perhaps we are asking the Most of us will never have occa- On average, there are two regular Free- come with power, but this is just a bit Teacher’s Videos Garner wrong question. Memorial Day has sion to take such an oath. But as holder meetings each month and two much. Haven’t these people ever heard of always combined celebration with civilians, each of us can honor it. And agenda planning meetings as well, or brown bagging it, or better yet, eating at solemnity. From its earliest years, in doing so we can honor the memory roughly 32 meetings each year plus com- home? Top Awards at Festival mittee meetings and budget hearings. It is doubtful that Union County resi- parades and picnics have been part of of those who died serving our Con- By CASSIE LO four organization categories. the tradition. Even such entertain- stitution. Refreshments are served prior to all of the dents intended for their hard-earned tax Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times meetings with the tabs running $260 to dollars to be used to feed the masses on Mr. McMeekan’s video, ments as the Indy 500 have long been We can honor our war dead with $350 a pop. the sixth floor. Could this activity then be WESTFIELD – The Hometown Everything’s On Fire: The Union attached to the holiday. every vote we cast, every town meet- The 2005 check register clearly con- considered a violation of the Open Public Video Festival selected two videos County Fire Academy was selected as The commercial ties go back even ing we attend, every civic group or tained 19 entries indicating “refreshments Meetings Act, known as the Sunshine from Westfield film producer Will- a winner in both the Educational Pro- farther. We were once a colony under organization we join – in short, ev- for F/H mtg” with establishments such as Law? iam McMeekan, Jr. to be honored in file and Government Profile catego- the rule of a king who dictated the erything we do to uphold our free- Costa’s Ristorante, the Red Parrot Café, We cannot answer those questions. three categories. ries. Mr. McMeekan, an English terms of our livelihood. Our fore- doms and liberties under our Consti- Napoli Deli and Michelino’s Pizzeria pro- However, we do know that too much The 29th annual festival, held by Teacher at Scotch Plains-Fanwood bears fought and died for both politi- tution. viding the fare of the day. These 19 meet- money is being spent on these dinners. ings cost taxpayers close to $6,000, and The Republican team in Union County the Alliance for Community, will take High School and producer for TV-35 cal and economic freedom together. On Memorial Day and throughout let’s not forget the check entries that just also thinks that the freeholders should be place on Thursday, July 6 from 5:30 in Scotch Plains, spent time with the The two are entwined. the year, we all can pay tribute to our say meeting but not F/H. climbing on the “cut the unnecessary ex- to 7 p.m. in Boston at Faneuil Hall. Union County Fire Academy and cre- If some of our fellow citizens sim- men and women in uniform by taking But that’s not all. The Red Parrot ca- penses band wagon” by starting with them- Previous festivals have been held na- ated a riveting documentary that de- ply enjoy a day off, many others do their oath to heart. tered refreshments for a budget hearing at selves and reining in these catering costs. tionwide. picts the lives of firefighters. SPTV take the time to reflect and remem- $325, the Napoli Deli for $835 for who To learn more about the Republican can- “We generally try to alternate be- and the Mountainside Fire Depart- ber. There are ceremonies big and Computer Club to Host knows what. During the ‘05 Topoff drills, didates for Freeholder call (908) 789- tween the East Coast and West of the ment were also awarded for the video. small in schools, parks, public build- one group dined at Costa’s for a total of 0200 or visit www.unioncountygop.org. Mississippi,” Hometown Video Fes- His other video, President Bush Vis- ings and houses of worship all across LAN Party at Squad $500 while the much more deserving tival Coordinator Deborah Vinsel said. its Westfield, was selected a winner in Union County. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Ama- Last year’s competition was in the Government Activities category in Among the many acts of honor, teur Computer Group of New Jersey Applications Available for Monterey, CA, and next year’s event conjunction with The Westfield scores of Union County veterans’ [ACGNJ] will be hosting a local area will be held in either Minneapolis or Leader, which helped fund the project. groups and community organizations network (LAN) party at Scotch Plains St. Paul, MN. Several Scotch Plains-Fanwood High mark each grave with the flag of our Rescue Squad Friday, June 9 at 6 p.m. History Grant Program In addition to the video festival, a School (SPFHS) students helped Mr. country. I have walked these cem- The event will include computer AREA – The Union County Board the New Jersey Historical Commis- trade show and conference will take Meekan with this video. eteries with young and old alike, and gamers networking personal comput- of Chosen Freeholders is seeking sion, a division of the Department of place from July 5 to 10 in Faneuil “I was really assisted by SPFHS kids,” I can tell you that the spirit of remem- ers to play video games. Games played applicants for the 2007 Union County State. Hall. These events will host between Mr. McMeekan said. “I thought it was brance is alive and well in Union will be Battlefield 2, Call of Duty 2, History Grant Program. Applicants are encouraged to be 500 and 600 people involved with important to encompass every aspect.” County. and Unreal Tournament. Players must The grant program supports his- creative in the selection and develop- community media. In between work- All videos chosen as winners of the I am also proud to see that children bring their own computer, cables and torical societies, historic sites, ar- ment of a history project or program. shops, conference attendees can at- festival will have 20 to 30 second clips participate in many other events as software. All are invited but players chives, libraries, schools, munici- The Division of Cultural and Heri- tend the trade show, which will have shown to conference members when speakers, musicians, and marchers. are asked to donate $5. pal governments and other non- tage Affairs provides technical assis- more than 40 vendors. the directors receive their awards. By respecting the contributions of ACGNJ will also be having its profit organizations with program- tance to applicants needing help with The competition is held approxi- “We have been very successful recog- our youngsters, we keep the true “Windows Pains” group on Friday, ming relating to Union County and their application. mately every four years in Washing- nizing non-commercial based program- meaning of Memorial Day alive in a June 16 where it’s topic will be “Ed- New Jersey history. Funding is avail- The grant application and guide- ton D.C., because Ms. Vinsel likes to ming in communities,” Ms. Vinsel said. very powerful way. iting Video” with computers. able for specific history-related lines may be obtained by contacting “encourage members [of the confer- “This has been going on for 29 years, So to me, the real question is not projects: research, publications, the Union County Division of Cul- ence] to do legislative hobnobbing” and we see different communities every whether people should go shopping Budget Hearing media, public programs, conserva- tural and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl for community media. year, which is very interesting.” on one particular day of the year. The Union County freeholders will tion, preservation and educational Street, Elizabeth or by calling (908) There are more than 1,350 entries “It is really great that SPTV can be The real question is, how can we hold a hearing on the county budget initiatives. 558-2550. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES See more letters on pages 5 and 16 — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood SP Resident Deeply Concerned by DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Rising Taxes for Unnecessary Services Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Recently, the Scotch Plains – Fanwood “great cupcake incident.” This resulted with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association school system made the news three times from the board banning sweets for birth- The others are made up. Are you sharp in one week and once more in a subsequent day parties were mothers brought sweets enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey day. It was interesting and disturbing. for their children to school. Well, I don’t tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 We see that there is a drive to further know about most of you, but I never had If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 raise our taxes by some parents so they cup cakes in class. I was there to learn not guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 can get us to buy artificial turf and a new eat. This shows the level of priorities vidual. If you get three – word expert. If track. This will allow their children to some of our residents have. But we have you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at play in sports. One parent actually men- to keep in mind that even the NYC major free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 tioned that it would only cost another $10 stations saw it as note worth and sent their All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. to each household. Well, this may come trucks in to town. To bad they did not take come from the board game Diction as surprise but some of us are happy with a look at all the “For Sale” signs in town. Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte the fields as is, and resent someone else The total numbers of properties for sale in Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR further spending our money. What is next? Scotch Plains alone have exceeded 170. 1. Echinodermatous – Having the char- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Perhaps each household only has to They could have come to my block and acteristics of spines COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION come up with another $10 dollars so their seen nine. 2. Varan – The monitor lizard Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly children can have a hearty meal before the It does not matter since the residents in 3. Irideremia – Partial or total adsence EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS game at Alfonso’s or will new fields be this town voted overwhelming to not stand of the iris Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin wanted in areas there are presently homes. up and say that the taxes in this town have 4. Troika – A carriage drawn by three TECHNOLOGY SERVICES The second one is the retirement of our grown out of control for years and we had horses abreast SUBSCRIPTION PRICE superintendent. We congratulate her and enough by defeating the recent school One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 wish her well in retirement. We can only budget. At least eight other Union County PROCELLOUS imagine the pension that she will enjoy, districts and approximately 50 percent of 1. Stormy that most of us can only dream of. Then the districts statewide came to that con- 2. A swift, full gallop we have the results of the search for a clusion on this issue but not Scotch Plains 3. Slanted; steep replacement. Since the existing one was – Fanwood voters. This action served to 4. Strong; powerful ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ making a reported annual salary of $192K. support the contention that our mayor EURYCEROUS When Robert Menendez from Hudson County 1981 on nine counts of bribery and conspiracy for Just imagine how many taxpayer dollars mentioned that Trenton believes that we 1. Full of wrinkles or ridges will be spent this time, perhaps $200K to are an affluent community. Perhaps Tren- 2. Broad-horned came to Westfield in March of 2005 to protest promising to use his office to further a business $300K or more. We do not have to worry ton is correct. Another possibility is that 3. Covered with wax President George W. Bush being in town, Mr. venture in which he had a hidden interest. about it, since we will not be told. When those that decided to move are uncon- 4. Having a rough and dry surface Menendez was given full access, respect and proper New Jersey narrowly missed adding to this sena- I asked last year for the salary structure it cerned with our town’s economics and CATADIOPTRICS took numerous e-mails just to narrow it did not want to waste their time in voting. 1. The act of beckoning the dead treatment. Onlookers heard his views, whether they torial distinction in 2002 when then U.S. Senator for down to the fact that the top salary was I would like to make the count on my 2. Public shame; public humiliation agreed or not. New Jersey Robert Torricelli was poised to be in- over $150K. It was not till the local news- street to ten, since living in this town, 3. The study of the eye and its disorders When Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield visited the home dicted over his Korean business dealings. But, the paper printed it a couple of months ago county and state is embarrassing and far 4. The science of the reflection of light that the actual number came to light. Then too costly. The news day in and day out and its observance district of Mr. Menendez in Hudson County at the “Torch” Torricelli slipped away when he agreed to a few weeks later we have learned that she only reinforce this conclusion. However PATENA Hudson County Courthouse last week to express his withdraw from reelection at the last minute. This led will receive some $40,115 for unused with the recent news of the housing bust, 1. Very small; petit views, prison inmates from the county were orga- to what is now known as the infamous “bait and vacation and $7,500 for unused sick days. rising unemployment, migration out of 2. A pad tied around the waist by women Luckily, our school board capped this last state of high paying jobs, abuse of public to give the hips a graceful curve nized by the political bosses to cut the lawn – turning switch” maneuver that saw Frank Lautenberg tucked amount. Don’t we wish that the people funds from the state on down, finding a 3. A grassy area in the hilly parts of on the lawnmowers just at the right time to drown out back into office. who paid her salary had that income or the buyer is not going to be easy. Ceylon (Sri Lanka) the words of Mr. Kean. The backdoor scripting of power politics in New retirement additional revenue? Al Muller 4. A nectarine The last one, believe it or not, is the Mr. Menendez’s political handlers joked that if Jersey continues with Robert Menendez, having Scotch Plains Mr. Kean can’t handle this heckling, then how can he been named by now Governor Corzine to fill his Supt. Foley Responds to Questions Letters to be tough enough to be U.S. Sena- senatorial seat until this tor? Not a very statesmanlike November’s election. Accord- Regarding Westfield School District the Editor position, in our view. We’d like ing to “Power Ranking” com- In a few of last week’s letters to the tape and televise our Board of Education to see Mr. Menendez apologize piled by Knowlegis and posted editor, the question was raised regarding meetings, a step not taken by many school Dr. Foley’s Principal to Mr. Kean, promising appro- on the Internet at Congress.org, community involvement in school dis- districts in the state. Much effort went trict decisions. I am a firm believer that into the creation of our community sur- Switch is “Nonsense” priate courtesy in the future. No in the Senate, Democrat Frank community input is a key component in vey a few years ago, prompting the cre- This letter was also sent to the Westfield chance that will happen. Lautenberg came in 97th overall what drives the success of our schools. ation of another citizens’ advisory group Board of Education. Both men this Tuesday at the out of 100 senators. Surrogate Most recently, I have formed a com- to establish a strategic plan for the dis- We have had children at Wilson El- munity advisory committee and spent trict. During the school year, I meet twice ementary School for the past seven years, primary election were formally Robert Menendez wasn’t even months with this group of citizens who a month with PTO leaders who represent and to say that we have been pleased chosen by their parties as the ranked. were charged with creating a recommen- their schools in an effective two-way would be an understatement. official candidates seeking the Was it a coincidence that all dation on enrollment issues. I held sev- communication with parents. Our sons have been lucky to attend one eral public meetings to release these rec- There are some details, however, in- of the state’s best schools; it has attained office of U.S. Senator for New Jersey. We’re sure the weekend long, prior to the New Jersey primary ommendations and, most importantly, to volving personnel decisions that I can- that level of excellence thanks to active campaign will offer plenty of reasons for apologies, voting, the 1939 movie, Mr. Smith Goes to Washing- hear feedback from parents and the com- not fully share with the public. I do not and involved parents, a caring and tal- not just to the opponents, but for the disgraces the ton, was aired on television? In the classic movie, an munity. I created and posted a question- make these decisions hastily or in a ented faculty and a fine principal that has naire on the district website to provide vacuum. I make them with the intention devoted heart and soul to this loving en- public will have to bear. idealistic Junior Senator Tom Kean…er… we mean those who could not attend the meetings to further improve a school environment, terprise. Now Dr. Foley says Wilson and Historically, not much is recorded about the ac- wide-eyed earnest youth leader Jefferson Smith with an opportunity to react and respond. and although I appreciate the concern of Washington schools are somehow lack- complishments of New Jersey’s U.S. senators. The played by James Stewart went to Washington and Since January, I have been out most those parents who would like to be in- ing, that through some pedagogic alchemy nights of the week at public meetings on volved in personnel matters, I would ask we can improve both schools by switch- Senate website lists: New Jersey senators who served encountered corruption by the Senior Senator Jo- a variety of issues affecting the Westfield them to understand that these are deci- ing their principals. in leadership positions; President Pro Tempore - seph Harrison Paine played by Claude Rains. Where Public Schools. Our own district website sions that as superintendent, I am ex- This is nonsense. If Dr. Foley believes Samuel Southard; Democratic Senatorial Campaign did the name Harrison come from, we wonder? was created last year to improve commu- pected to administer. there is something wrong at Wilson and nications and during my first few years Washington, he should come right out Committee Chairmen: Robert Torricelli and Jon Mr. Smith was nearly crushed in disillusionment William Foley as superintendent, I made the decision to Supt. Westfield Public Schools and say what it is, and explain to us how Corzine; Standing Committee Chairmen since 1947: by the threats and antics of the corrupt power bosses. principals who apparently are deemed deficient at outstanding schools can be Labor and Human Resources: Harrison Williams, Yet, he stood his ground and prevailed. The senior WF Residents Disappointed by expected to improve other schools. Jr.; Labor and Public Welfare: H. Alexander Smith; senator had sold out decades before, saying that to Otherwise, we are forced to conclude Harrison Williams, Jr. stay in office you can’t depend on the people voting, Malanga’s Switch to Wilson that this is just some sort of autocratic whim, that our school superintendent is New Jersey does have one Senatorial distinction – and when they do, only half of them vote. We are writing to express our dismay at some very difficult times. On 9/11 he was amusing himself by making chess pieces the only state in the last 100 years to have one of its Is this movie too long ago and too idealistic to have the recent decision to switch principals calm and compassionate. Some parents of dedicated professionals. senators sent to jail. In the FBI Abscam sting corrup- meaning today? As the movie ended, we’re haunted between the Washington and Wilson El- waited on word of loved ones but we all Our principals should not be treated as ementary Schools. knew that our most precious ones, our pawns; it isn’t smart, it isn’t fair and it tion investigation, begun in 1978, agents posed as by the image of Abraham Lincoln’s statue – we think Mr. Malanga has only been at Wash- children, were in the safest place they doesn’t reflect our community’s values. Arab sheiks or their representatives and offered ‘Old Abe’ demands the correct answer of us – elect ington School for seven years. In that could be. In the days after 9/11, he kept time, he has turned our school into an consistency and normalcy in the school. Nina Ovryn and Jerry Schwartz bribes to members of Congress. N.J. Senator Harrison an idealistic junior Senator Jefferson Smith …er… incredible place to learn. We are extremely He addressed the students appropri- Westfield Williams was indicted in 1980 and convicted in we mean... impressed with his ability to seek out and ately and with compassion and at our hire some of the most talented, smart, back to school night His focus was on the Reader Questions extremely motivated and dedicated teach- tragedy the nation was going through and Principals, Turf and Cupcakes: ers I have ever come across. addressed us as parents in a thoughtful, Rutgers Budget Cuts He has made a huge effort and has fitting manner. His door is always open to The recent graduation of 11,000 at succeeded in beautifying the building both the parents and he has consistently shown Rutgers is one of the arguments against inside and out. Mr. Malanga’s efforts that his focus is on doing what is best for the disproportionate cuts to the There’s Much on the BOE Plates have made our children proud when they our children. university’s budget projected by the walk into the school. They too now work From reading other editorials, I under- governor’s proposal to the legislature. Area school officials have had a lot on their plates parents balk over the cupcake ban at classroom hard to keep it clean and beautiful. stand that the majority of the Wilson Rutgers graduates represent the kind Mr. Malanga is involved in many of the community feels the same about Dr. Perry. and quality of trained intelligence needed this year besides deliberating on enrollments, redis- birthday parties. SP-F officials also are facing pres- children’s activities. Because he partici- I ask again, why would Dr. Foley choose to continue the state’s position in its com- tricting and students’ test scores. sure for not having turf fields like their Westfield pates in events, so do our children and to upset the apple cart under the guise of petition for expanded industry and jobs. Districts are trying to add up the situation with the neighbors. parents. He commands respect from the “Wilson needs a change”? The state university’s research and students, not by raising his voice, but by Both schools are flourishing under the many contributions to all aspects of New controversial math curriculum. It has created some The SPF BOE is trying to settle the demands of the raising his hand; in seconds the room is leadership of their respective principals. Jersey’s health and welfare from agricul- long divisions among teachers and parents. teachers union for a new contract under the watchful quiet. He respects our children and they in It is time the Board of Education and Dr. ture to zoning are additional reasons to Westfield administrators have been switching el- eye of highly-taxed property owners. And now the turn respect him. Foley listen to us. It is not time for Mr. support it. Mr. Malanga’s heartfelt way is a com- Malanga to leave; Washington still needs The institution is working to econo- ementary school principals while seeking to fill the district is searching for a new superintendent as fort to parents and children alike. He and wants him. mize and get more from its resources, for leadership vacancy at the high school. To balance Carol Choye retires this August. But, the district did attends almost every PTO/school func- The Board of Education must heed the example using technology to replace con- enrollment in the intermediate schools, a magnet add a junior varsity ice hockey team. tion which on many days requires him to opinions of two school communities and tinuing security expense. be at school from 7:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. convince Dr. Foley that this is a grave Compared to similar universities program is being considered to entice migration In Springfield, the school budget was defeated, but He continues to challenge the teachers, mistake. This change is unnecessary and around the nation, its administration is from Roosevelt to Edison. Restructuring kindergar- the township council overrode the voters and ap- the students and himself. will do nothing to improve the quality of operating very efficiently. ten, selling the Elm Street administration building proved the budget anyway. This differs from action He has brought interesting programs education in either school. The proposed cuts are so large that and dealing with the lease future of the county by the Berkeley Heights Township Council, which into the school, lifted the school’s spirit Chris and Karen Masciale potential tuition increases, layoffs, fewer and strove to keep us moving forward. Westfield course offerings and reduced research Hillcrest Academy at Lincoln School add to the BOE cut the town’s defeated school budget by $400,000. Mr. Malanga has led our school during and services to the public will result in bouillabaisse. Students are not the only ones looking forward to serious impairment in the future as well as Police Supervisors Should Have immediately. Scotch Plains-Fanwood officials find themselves their summer vacation. We are sure administrators The state’s need to reduce expendi- in the midst of the great cupcake debate – some can’t wait to get out of the “heat.” tures is understandable. Nevertheless, the Investigated Officer’s Safety Sooner level of proposed cuts to Rutgers and On May 25, I attended a police depart- stated that he looked at the department’s higher education needs to be reconsid- ment hearing, open to the public, with GPS system and saw that my husband’s ered. regards to departmental charges levied police car had not moved in a while. He Marvin Greenberg against my husband, Gregory Kasko. The also stated that he advised Sgt. Earl about Cranford hearing was a result of charges brought his concern, via phone, and advised Sgt. against my husband by the police depart- Earl that when he was finished with the ment, accusing him of departmental rules car stop he was on, he should drive over Metzger Family Thanks violations. to my husband’s location and check on Testimony given at the hearing by two his welfare. Volunteers and Donors of my husband’s supervisors indicated My question to you, Chief Parizeau, is On behalf of Tim and Robin, I would that back on January 29 during my work- if my husband’s supervisors were so con- like to thank everyone who was involved ing shift, at approximately 1:15 a.m., they cerned for the safety and welfare of one of in the party for the Metzger family. were extremely concerned about the wel- their officers, why didn’t they attempt to The response of the community was fare of my husband because he did not make contact with him by radio to see if gracious and supportive. Your donations acknowledge a radio transmission made he was in any danger, ill or other? of over $20K will be well appreciated by by another officer, making a car stop, and Why did Lt. Brocato and Sgt. Earl wait the family. asking for back-up. approximately ten minutes before any- A special thanks to the planning com- My husband’s supervisor, Lt. Brocato, one was sent to check on my husband’s mittee of Julie Fetter, Treasa Lee, Rose- welfare to see if he was okay? mary Panarese, Ken Sumner and Norah I am very upset that this is how the Valentin, and the on-the-floor assistance Brownie Troop 503 department has treated one of its officers. of Claudia Andreski, Phyllis Collechio, Even though my husband was okay, I Ellen D’Amato, Dani Garneva, Debbie Thanks Leaders hope that in the future, a supervisor’s Metzger and Bill Ryan. We are in Brownie Troop 503. We concern for an officer’s welfare is handled I would also like to thank the entire wanted to say how much fun we have in immediately by the quickest means of McKinley School community and teach- Girl Scouts. communication whether it be by calling ers for all of their added support. Mrs. Jacqueline Bass and Mrs. Sheila him on the radio or on his cell phone to see The Metzgers cannot thank everyone Rodgers are great leaders and we want to if he is in need of any assistance. enough for making the event such a memo- thank them for all they do. They make As a wife of a police officer, the con- rable and special evening. God bless you being a girl scout so much fun. They plan cern for my husband’s safety is always on all. fantastic activities, great crafts and awe- my mind, despite the fact that Westfield is some field trips (like going to Amish Kristan McAliney regarded as a quiet town with very little Westfield Country!) and we cannot wait for next crime. I would hope that in the future, year. officer safety is a priority and not some- To Reach Us They are the coolest leaders ever! We thing that is compromised due to some can’t wait for next year! E-Mail - [email protected] other motive. For more information, see Brownie Troop 503 Lyunda Kasko www.goleader.com/help Westfield Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 8, 2006 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Westfield’s Town Challenge: Advance Public Policy That Benefits Property Owners and Builders +PJO
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WESTFIELD – The Westfield school is finished, teens are invited Memorial Library has revealed its to join the online summer reading calendar of events for youth and club, entitled “Creature Feature.” adults, including “Paws, Claws, Registration for the summer read- Scales and Tales,” the library’s 2006 ing programs, open to Westfield Li- Summer Reading Program. brary cardholders, will begin on On Saturday, June 10, at 1 p.m., Monday, June 19. In addition, theme- children in kindergarten through fifth related activities throughout the sum- grade and their parents are invited to mer will include a performance of decorate the library to reflect this the Hobbit, two films, an introduc- summer’s theme. tion to a seeing-eye dog in training, Tina Casey, author of two craft a pet show and story times, among books and two picture books, will be other offerings. on hand to assist children in using The library will present “Geneal- fabric scraps to create a quilt square ogy Online” at 10 a.m. on Wednes- decorated with a favorite real or imagi- day, June 14. This demonstration and nary animal. The squares will be as- hands-on class will cover the basics sembled into a quilt, which will be of Heritage Quest and Ancestry Plus DR. AND MRS. TIMOTHY ROBERT HYLAN databases available at the library. Par- (She is the former Ms. Lisa Noelle Picciano) displayed in the library throughout the summer. At the end of the sum- ticipants must be able to use a mouse MR. AND MRS. JEFFREY TURNER mer, the quilt will be taken apart, and and keyboard. (She is the former Miss Anne Burkett) children can take their squares home. “TGIF: Botanical Gardens” will be For teenagers, the library will of- offered on Friday, June 16, at 1:30 Ms. Lisa N. Picciano fer extended hours, a designated p.m. Light refreshments will be study room and refreshments Tues- served. Both “Genealogy Online” and Miss Anne Burkett day through Thursday, June 13, 14 the “TGIF” program are free and open Weds Dr. Timothy R. Hylan and 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. to help to Westfield Library cardholders. them prepare for final exams. Once The Westfield Memorial Library Ms. Lisa Noelle Picciano, the The bridegroom graduated from is located at 550 East Broad Street. Marries Jeffrey Turner For more information, please call daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. with Vacation Bible Camp Miss Anne Hall Burkett, the daugh- County Primary School and Geoffrey Picciano, Jr. of Glen Cove, N.Y., was a Bachelor of Arts degree in History (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s website at www.wmlnj.org or stop ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Burkett Chaucer Secondary School. He is a married on Saturday, June 3, to Dr. and Economics, followed by a To Begin on June 25 of Westfield, was married on Satur- graduate of Nottingham University Timothy Robert Hylan. He is the son master’s degree and doctorate in eco- WESTFIELD – “Fiesta! Where by the library for a copy of its quar- terly newsletter. day, February 18, to Jeffrey Martin with a degree in quantity surveying. of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. nomics from Penn State University in Kids Are Fired Up About God!” will Duncan Turner. He is the son of Mrs. Mrs. Jean Turner hosted the re- Hylan of Westfield. State College, Pa. He is a Group be this year’s theme for Vacation Bible La Leche League Sets Jean Turner of Canterbury, England hearsal dinner at Acquaviva della fonti The Reverend Linda T. Kreil of Leader in the US Medical organiza- Camp at The Presbyterian Church in and the late George Turner. in Westfield the evening before the First Church Congregational of tion at Pfizer Inc in New York City. Westfield. All children four years old Meeting for June 14 The afternoon nuptials took place at ceremony. Mrs. Louise Loffredo and Methuen, Mass., formerly of Following a wedding trip to Ha- through fifth grade are welcome to WESTFIELD – The La Leche the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Mrs. Mary Lou Stevens, both of Westfield, officiated at the morning waii, the couple will reside in Man- participate. Westfield, with the Reverend Paul E. Westfield, hosted a bridal shower for seaside ceremony at the Crescent hattan and Glen Cove, N.Y. The kick-off night will be Sunday, League of Westfield, a breastfeeding information and support group, meets Kritsch officiating. A reception and the couple at the Loffredo home. Beach Club in Bayville, N.Y. June 25, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Camp dancing followed the ceremony at The The couple met in December 2003 The bride was given in marriage by will be held Monday through Thurs- on the second Wednesday of each Son, Brady John, month at 9:30 a.m. in Scotch Plains. James Ward Mansion in Westfield. while vacationing in New Zealand. both of her parents. Mrs. Heather day, June 26 to 29, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Given in marriage by her father, the After a wedding trip to Argentina and Innocenti and Mrs. Heidi Hylan- Dinner will be served each night. The next meeting, on June 14, will feature the themes “Childbirth” and bride wore a Maggie Sottero gown of Chile, they reside in Colorado Motyzka, the bridegroom’s sisters, Born to DeProsperos Youngsters will participate in Bible Springs, Colo. John and Michelle DeProspero of “Beginning and Continuing ivory lace embellished with crystals did readings. Miss Ghaylia Ibraham, story drama, crafts, games and music and pearls. She carried a bouquet of the bride’s niece, and Miss Madeline Fanwood have announced the birth of with The Presbyterian Church in Breastfeeding.” The discussion will their son, Brady John DeProspero, on include information from a recent red roses. Wine Tasting, Auction Motyzka, the bridegroom’s niece, Westfield band. Snacks also will be Mrs. Ingrid Dyott of New York presented the rings. A reception im- Saturday, April 22, at 4:16 p.m. at included. report from the World Health Organi- Overlook Hospital in Summit. zation on child growth standards. City was the matron of honor. The To Benefit Hospice mediately followed the ceremony at The church is located at the corner bridal attendants were Mrs. Lindsay the Crescent Beach Club. Brady weighed 9 pounds and 2 New, experienced and expectant WESTFIELD – The Center for of East Broad Street and Mountain Stavros and Mrs. Joyce Burkett, the Hope Hospice and Palliative Care The bride, who will take her ounces and measured 19¾ inches in Avenue, with the church office situ- mothers, as well as their children, are length at birth. welcome to attend. sister-in-law of the bride, both of New Auxiliary and the Northside Trattoria husband’s name, was awarded a Bach- ated at 140 Mountain Avenue. York City. They wore burgundy satin elor of Science degree in Business He joins his three sisters, Kiera, Participants will have an opportu- will host the Third Annual Wine Tast- Advance registration is required gowns and carried bouquets of red, ing and Silent Auction on Monday, Administration from the University age 7, Riley, age 5, and Brenna, age 2. through the church office, which may nity to learn more about breastfeeding, The baby’s maternal grandparents have their questions answered and pink and white roses. June 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the of Connecticut at Storrs. She is em- be reached at (908) 233-0301. For Phillip Oakley of Chelmsford, En- ployed as a Senior Manager for Pro- are Russ and Terry Hamill of Fanwood. meet other breastfeeding mothers. For Northside Trattoria, located at 16 more details, please call Kathy Ge- gland was the best man. The grooms- Prospect Street in Westfield. fessional Relations in the Worldwide His paternal grandparents are Anthony nus, Director of Christian Education, the meeting location and more infor- and Marge DeProspero of Highbridge mation, please call Mari at (908) 233- men included Stephen Turner of All proceeds from this event will Marketing organization at Pfizer Inc at the church office number, exten- Fairfax, Calif., the bridegroom’s in New York City. and the late Patricia DeProspero. 6513 or Arlene at (908) 789-4772. benefit the Center for Hope Hospice sion no. 38. brother, and Austin Burkett of New and Palliative Care, a non-profit or- Business Holy Trinity Seniors York City, the brother of the bride. ganization that provides physical, Puglisi Insurance Agency Serving as ushers were Gavin emotional and spiritual care to termi- Embroidery Customer To Wind Up Season Chatterton of Chelmsford, England 1831 East Second Street, Scotch Plains nally ill people and their families. Of The Week WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity and Rupert Martin of Hertsfordshire, Tickets to the event are $40 and are 908-322-5150 Senior Social Club will hold its final England. available by calling Monica Bergin at www.puglisi-insurance.com gathering for the season on Monday, Mrs. Ellen Gualtieri of Chicago, (908) 233-2735. June 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the Holy Ill. and Stephen Turner did scripture th Trinity Interparochial School gym- readings. Our 67 Year nasium on First Street in Westfield. The bride is a graduate of Westfield Tri-County Red Cross The annual spring luncheon will be High School, Bowdoin College in Reveals Blood Drives “We Service Our Clients.” served and a party atmosphere will be Brunswick, Me. and Northwestern encouraged with colorful decorations University School of Law in Chicago. COUNTY – The Tri-County Chap- and balloons. The club will not meet The bridegroom grew up in Canter- ter of the American Red Cross, which A Family Institution Providing again until September. bury, England where he attended Blean serves communities in Union, Middlesex and Somerset Counties Multiple Lines Of Insurance. including Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Garwood, has posted the follow- Specializing in: ing blood drives: Mike Reutlinger SUMMER Monday, June 12, 4 to 8 p.m., Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- • Attorneys • Physicians Offices Fast Frame ter, 950 Park Avenue, Plainfield; Tues- • Commercial • Home Owners • Workers Compensation TUTORING day, June 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tumi Town Embroidery Inc., 1001 Durham Avenue, South Plainfield; Wednesday, June 14, 1 to 102 Quimby Street 8 p.m., Washington Elementary School, 301 Washington Avenue, 908 233 -1221 Union; Friday, June 16, 3 to 7 p.m., www.townembroidery.com Union Hospital, 1000 Galloping Hill $30/hr Road, Union; Saturday, June 17, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Union, Colonial Avenue, Union and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cranford Com- munity Center, 211 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, and Sunday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish, 232 Central Avenue, Rahway. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and 409 Park Ave. Scotch Plains be in good health. They also should know their Social Security number and bring a signed or picture form of 908.322.1220 identification. For more information, please call (908) 756-6414, exten- sion no. 21. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 8, 2006 Page 7 Bone Marrow-Blood Drive Garden Tour to Showcase To Benefit Local Mother Lush and Varied Displays WESTFIELD – A bone marrow and swab of cells from the inside of the WESTFIELD – The Garden Club On the tour as well will be the Elm blood drive will be held on Sunday, June cheek is performed and tested to de- of Westfield will sponsor “The Other Street home of Earl and Pat Frawley, 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple termine the donor’s tissue type. Side of the Fence” garden tour this also known as the historic Charles Emanu-El in honor of Joanne Heller- Potential donors also will be asked to Saturday, June 10. Gardens at eight Addams House, where the couple Saunders, a Westfield mother of two- complete a brief health questionnaire and homes will be featured, among them and their family have lived for 30 and-a-half-year-old twins, who desper- sign a consent form to have their tissue two of the largest private gardens in years. The cozy, two-story house is a ately needs a bone marrow transplant. type listed on the registry. The entire the Westfield-Mountainside area. sharp contrast to the slightly weird Ms. Heller-Saunders, 45, has suf- process averages 10 to 15 minutes. At the large Victorian house on drawings of ghostly old structures the fered with Crohn’s Disease for more Financial support from the com- Westfield Avenue in Westfield, built late Mr. Addams made famous in his than 25 years and has endured several munity also is needed. The labora- in 1871 and owned by Sherry and many cartoons and cover drawings major surgeries. She has dealt with tory cost for volunteers to be tissue- Roy Pascal, a brick path leads visitors for the New Yorker magazine. numerous complications of the dis- typed and entered in the national reg- through a wrought iron fence to a Mrs. Frawley has created a series of ease including thyroid problems and istry is $60. While anyone willing to series of English-style settings of flower beds both in front of and behind debilitating rheumatoid arthritis. be tested is welcome, regardless of roses and perennials. The large rose her house. In the rear garden, purple Over the last several years, she has ability to pay, contributions before garden, entered through a trellis of clematis and roses twine over trellises. been stricken with a very rare associ- and during the drive are encouraged climbing roses, contains about 75 dif- There also are orchids, hellebore and a ated autoimmune disorder. Her dys- to help cover the cost of testing. DONATIONS GIVEN…The Fanwood Clean Community Committee recently ferent varieties, including many old “contorted fig,” among other plants. functional immune system is break- Checks may be made payable to the donated environmental/recycling educational CDs and books to Scotch Plains- English representatives. Beyond it is She additionally has a garage she uses ing down rapidly, putting her at risk Marrow Foundation and mailed to the Fanwood schools through a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection grant. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front row, Eileen Raszka (Coles), committee a swimming pool surrounded by rose as a “hospital for sick plants,” a potting for major complications and death. Marrow Foundation, 400 Seventh member Linda Talcott, Barbara Madurski (Terrill), Eunice Ellard (Scotch Plains- shrubs and perennials. At the rear of shed and a playground for the Frawley She has been receiving frequent Street, NW, Suite 206, Washington, Fanwood High School), Laura Coburn (Brunner), Erica Moon (McGinn), Terry the house stands a large old barn with grandchildren. large blood transfusions, an average D.C. 20004. “Joanne Heller-Saunders” Keller (Evergreen) and Terene Labrecque (School One), and back row, committee a playhouse for the three Pascal chil- Rounding out the tour stops is the of nine units, every 10 to 14 days to should be written on the memo line so members Bob McCarthy, Ray Manfra, Clint Dicksen and Greg Cummings. dren, who have a garden of their own. brownstone Wychwood Road house sustain her life. For more than two the donation goes directly to her cause. The other large garden on the tour, owned by Bruce and Amy Jester. Built years, Ms. Heller-Saunders has been To make a contribution with a credit designed and tended by owner Nancy circa 1741, it was moved some years on the National Bone Marrow list in card, individuals may visit Miller-Cory to Recall Life Priest with help from her husband, ago to its present site from Maplewood. search of a donor, but there have been www.themarrowfoundation.org and list David, is located on Kimball Circle Peonies, rambling roses and lilacs no exact matches to date. Without a “Joanne Heller-Saunders” as the cause. adjacent to the Echo Lake Country line an old wooden split rail fence at bone marrow transplant, Joanne may The temple is located at 756 East Of Continental Soldier Club golf course in Westfield. While the front of the property. There also is not live long enough to see her young Broad Street in Westfield. No ap- she has a professional landscaper, a fish pond filled with water lilies and children go to elementary school. pointments are necessary for marrow WESTFIELD – “The Life of a tors to sample. Mrs. Priest has herself created a large large goldfish, bordered by four life- The purpose of the donor drive is to screenings but are requested for blood Continental Soldier” will be featured The museum’s gift shop, which patio garden and multiple smaller size antique statues of Grecian recruit bone marrow donors for Ms. donations and may be made by call- this Sunday, June 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. carries a wide variety of Colonial plots around the property. women. Borders of perennial and Heller-Saunders and the national reg- ing (201) 251-3703. Walk-ins also at the Miller-Cory House Museum, toys, crafts, cookbooks and educa- The entrance to her large patio has annual plants abound, and in one cor- istry, assist with the local blood sup- will be welcome. For more informa- located at 614 Mountain Avenue in tional materials, also will be open for an iron gate to keep visiting deer at ner is a sizeable vegetable garden. ply and help Ms. Heller-Saunders tion, please access www.marrow.org Westfield. It is described as ideal for business. bay. Planted alongside it are a Japa- The garden tour will take place rain with her regular blood transfusions. or www.themarrowfoundation.org or both adults and children. Admission to the museum is $2 for nese fringe tree with feathery white or shine from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tick- Even if a person does not match Ms. contact Danielle at the HLA Registry In 1781, the War for American Inde- adults, 50 cents for students and free flowers plus holly, crepe myrtle and ets may be purchased for a donation Heller-Saunders, he or she could be a at 1-(800) 336-3363 or pendence essentially ended when Brit- for children under age six. On Satur- other shrubs. Visitors can walk along of $15, or $20 on the day of the event, potential match for someone else. [email protected]. ish General Charles Cornwallis sur- day, June 24, the museum will hold its paths to view a series of small gardens from members of the Garden Club or Potential donors must be between rendered to General George Washing- annual “Aunt Carrie’s Attic Sale” from that lie at the edge of the wooded area at Baron’s Drug Store and Williams 18 and 60 years old and meet general AIDS Ministries Set ton at Yorktown. A small, determined 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, surrounding the house and also stroll Nursery in Westfield; Christoffers health guidelines. A painless cotton army had defeated one of the most please call the museum at (908) 232- through the Chinese garden designed Flowers in Mountainside and Irma’s Remembrance Event powerful fighting forces in the world. 1776 on weekday mornings. by Mrs. Priest in front of the house. Hallmark in Fanwood. WHPC Set to Present WESTFIELD/MOUNTAINSIDE – On Sunday, Lowell Schantz of The AIDS Support Ministries of Holy Westfield will present the perspec- Thrift Shop to Hold Annual Devlin Awards Trinity, St. Helen’s and Our Lady of tive of the Continental Army soldier, WESTFIELD – During its May Lourdes parishes have planned a Week- discussing field conditions, rations Bag Day on Saturday meeting, the Westfield Historic Pres- end of Remembrance this Saturday and discipline. The program also will ervation Commission (WHPC) final- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- and Sunday, June 10 and 11, at St. include a display of numerous items vice League’s Thrift Shop, located at ized plans for its 14th Annual Harry Helen’s Parish Center in Westfield. used by each soldier, including gun Devlin Commendation Awards pre- 114 Elmer Street in Westfield, will It will serve as an opportunity to cleaning equipment, musket balls hold its annual end-of-the-year Bag sentation and reception. reflect on the growing crisis of this and cartridges and a presentation of The event will be held on Monday, Day Sale on Saturday, June 10, from 9 global pandemic. Ten panels of the the soldier’s weaponry, equipment a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19, at 8 p.m. in the Council Cham- Names Quilt will be displayed, re- and uniform. bers of the Westfield Municipal Build- On that day, customers may fill a membering those who have died of Costumed docents will provide grocery-size bag for $5, and there will ing, located at 425 East Broad Street. HIV/AIDS. An educational film will tours of the restored farmhouse Property owners who have demon- be no limit on the amount of bags one be shown and other material will be throughout the afternoon. In the can purchase. Women’s, men’s and strated generally established historic available. Located at Lambert’s Mill museum’s Frazee Building, members preservation standards when expand- children’s clothing, books, shoes and Road and Rahway Avenue, the Parish of the Cooking Committee will dem- household items will be available. ing, altering, restoring and maintain- Center will be open to all visitors from onstrate open hearth cooking tech- ing their buildings and grounds are The non-profit Service League also 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. niques and offer taste treats for visi- runs a consignment shop on the sec- recognized annually by the WHPC. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Wende Devlin Gates, daughter of ond floor. Both shops will be closed the late Harry Devlin, in whose honor for the summer. Sale proceeds will Bible Study Program See it all on the Web! be donated to local charities. For TOUR THE GARDEN…The Westfield Avenue home of Roy and Sherry Pascal, these awards are named, chaired this pictured above, is one of eight stops on “The Other Side of the Fence” garden tour year’s judging panel. Assisting her To Look at Sabbath more information, please call (908) www.goleader.com 233-2530. this Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Garden Club of were Jody Melloan, Diana Edkins, WESTFIELD – The Redeemer Westfield, the tour will feature elaborate gardens in Westfield and Mountainside. Robert Newell, Jay Biren, Sean Crane Lutheran Church and Beth El Messi- and WHPC Chairwoman Betty List. anic Congregation have invited area The commission also will recog- residents to their monthly Messianic nize winners of its recent Youth Con- fellowship and Bible study program. test at the awards program. Students The meeting will be held on Satur- in the third, fifth and eighth grades, day, June 10, at 7 p.m. at the Redeemer along with United States History stu- Lutheran Church, located at 229 dents at Westfield High School, were Cowperthwaite Place in Westfield. asked to submit their artistic or writ- This month, the topic will be the ten interpretations of events that oc- spiritual significance of the Sabbath, curred throughout Westfield’s history. both its origin and its observance. All interested individuals are in- Refreshments will be served and the vited to attend the awards program public is invited. For more informa- and reception. tion, please call (908) 232-1517. Vinyl & Aluminum New Construction & Replacement Windows Patio & French Doors A TTORNEY AT LAW Double Hung, Casement, Awning Garden & Specialty Windows Storm Doors Complete Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. Fully Licensed & Insured Entry Door Systems Free Estimates! Ramsey Berman, P.C.

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Kubacki, 87, of World War II Victory Medal, National Jean Tammes Williams, 88, died on ters-in-law, John E. and Eileen Williams Princeton died on Sunday, May 28, at Defense Service Medal and Korean Friday, June 2, at the La Rosa of Cranford and Ted and Patti Williams the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Defense Service Medal. Warren J. Ricker, 85, Was FBI Agent; Healthcare Center in Tucson, Ariz. of Oak View, Calif.; a daughter and son- Home at Menlo Park. After military retirement, he was a Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had in-law, Catherine “Cathy” and Steve Born in Reading, Pa., he received mathematics and science professor Active In Boy Scouting and Masons lived in Rutherford, in Westfield for 30 Lyders of Tucson, Ariz.; six grandchil- his electrical engineering degree from for 23 years at the Somerset County years and then in Clover, S.C. before dren and four great-grandchildren. Penn State University in 1941. He Technical Institute and Somerset Warren J. Ricker, 85, of Pompano longed to Continental Lodge No. 287, moving to Tucson three years ago. A funeral service will be held at 11 had lived in Westfield for 20 years County College, retiring in 1986. Beach, Fla. passed away on Friday, the Knights Templar and the Shriners Mrs. Williams was a homemaker, a a.m. on Saturday, June 10, at the River before moving to Princeton. He was a life member of Sigma Pi May 12. for more than 55 years each and also volunteer at Children’s Specialized Hills Community Church in Clover, S.C. Mr. Kubacki volunteered for the Fraternity; the Penn State Alumni Born in Jersey City on March 11, was an active member of St. Gregory’s Hospital in Mountainside and a mem- Arrangements are by the M.L. Ford Navy during World War II. He at- Association, the Military Officers 1921 to Louis and Anna Ricker, he Episcopal Church in Boca Raton, Fla. ber of the River Hills Plantation & Sons Funeral Home in Clover. tended Harvard University and the Association of America, the New Jer- had lived in Fanwood for 22 years Surviving are his loving wife of 54 Women’s Golf League in Clover, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Massachusetts Institute of Technol- sey Education Association, the New before moving to Lighthouse Point, years, Mary Lou Ricker; two sons, She was predeceased by her loving tions may be made to Casa de la Luz ogy and was the first instructor of Jersey Retired Educator’s Associa- Fla., where he resided for 29 years. Thomas Ricker and Peter Ricker; his husband, LaVerne W. “Larry” Will- Hospice, 400 W. Magee Road, Tuc- Radar at the Fleet Service School in tion and the National Education As- He moved to Pompano Beach a year grandchildren, Andrea Wood Ricker, iams, in July of 1987. son, Ariz. 85704. California. sociation, and a member of the Dis- ago. James Warren Ricker, Ami Helen Surviving are two sons and daugh- June 8, 2006 He served aboard the USS Belleau abled American Veterans. Mr. Ricker had been an FBI Agent Ricker, Stephanie Robeson and Kyle Wood in the Okinawa Gunto, Iwo Surviving are his wife, Ellen for 27 years, and upon retirement Robeson, and many friends. Jima and Japan operations, earning Kubacki; a daughter and son-in-law, went to work for the Florida Bar A memorial service was held on Community News the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal Ellen and Richard Thompson of Association. He served two terms as Thursday, May 18, at St. Gregory’s with three stars. Mr. Kubacki was Princeton; a grandson, Captain James chairman of the Boca Raton Chapter Episcopal Church in Boca Raton. awarded the Presidential Unit Cita- Thompson, USAFA Class of 2001, of of Ex-FBI Agents and was secretary Memorial contributions may be Women’s Guild to Host Business Groups Plan tion with star. Los Angeles, Calif., and a brother, of the organization at the time of his made to either St. Laurence Chapel: Saturday Fish Fry After the war, he served as a re- Daniel C. Kubacki of Reading, Pa. death. ‘Barbecue in the Park’ Caring Center for People Who Are SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, search scientist; on the USS Delta; as Burial with full honors will be at While in Fanwood, he was active Homeless, 1698 Blount Road, Pom- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Busi- a Supply Corps officer; in Korea as a Arlington National Cemetery on June 10, the Women’s Guild of St. in Boy Scouting and was a member pano Beach, Fla. 33069 or to St. John’s Baptist Church will host its ness and Professional Association and military advisor and completed his Thursday, July 27, at 9 a.m. of the All Saints’ Episcopal Church Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 100 NE annual fish fry dinner from 11 a.m. to the Scotch Plains Business and Pro- 21-year career as Commander of the June 8, 2006 in Scotch Plains, where he served on Mizner Boulevard, Boca Raton, Fla. fessional Association (SPBPA) will Eastern Sea Frontier. 4 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. the Vestry. 33432-4008. The cost of the dinner is $9 per host a “Barbecue in the Park” on Mr. Kubacki was awarded the Ameri- Irene Bednarz, 87 Mr. Ricker graduated from New June 8, 2006 person. St. John’s Baptist Church is Tuesday, June 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. can Defense Service Medal, American Irene Kudelko Bednarz, 87, of York University and proudly served The event will take place at Campaign Medal, Navy Occupation Westfield died on Wednesday, May Mary Garretson, 81 located at 2387 Morse Avenue in his country in the United States Navy Scotch Plains. For more information, LaGrande Park, located at the corner (Asia) Medal, China Service Medal, 31, at the home of her son, John Air Corps during World War II. Mary Garretson, 81, of Westfield of LaGrande Avenue and Second died on Saturday, May 27, at Runnells please call (908) 232-6972. Walter E. Steggles, 94 Bednarz, in Lakewood. A member of the Masons, he be- Street in Fanwood. Born in Newark, she lived in Specialized Hospital of Union County Show and Luncheon Participants are invited to bring Walter E. Steggles, 94, of Westfield Westfield since 1952. Memorials Accepted in Berkeley Heights. their family members, friends and died on Saturday, June 3, at Union Mrs. Bednarz was a communicant Born on August 28, 1924, Mrs. Open to Community employees for an evening of fun, food, of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Garretson was a homemaker. Hospital in Union. In Mr. Fahey’s Honor SCOTCH PLAINS – A show and drinks and networking. There also Born in Bridgeport, Conn., he had in Westfield. Surviving are a daughter, Vickie As a way to honor the memory of luncheon will take place on Wednes- will be the presentation of the 2006 lived in Linden for 50 years before She was predeceased by her hus- Brian W. Fahey, Sr., a former Garretson of Arizona, and a son, SPBPA Scholarships. band, John S. Bednarz, in 1988 and Henry Garretson. day, June 14, at the Jewish Commu- relocating to Westfield three years ago. Westfield resident who died on nity Center (JCC) of Central New Interested individuals are asked Mr. Steggles retired in the early by a daughter, Barbara Jean Bednarz, Private graveside services were held Sunday, May 28, at age 64, dona- Jersey, located at 1391 Martine Av- to respond by Friday, June 9, by 1970s after 10 years as a tool and die in 2005. tions may be made to the Brian and at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield calling Peter Chemidlin at (908) Surviving, in addition to her son under the direction of the Gray Fu- enue in Scotch Plains. maker with American Flange Co. in Catherine Fahey Charitable Foun- The festivities will include live music 322-1800 or e-mailing Linden. Earlier, he had worked for John, is another son, Robert Bednarz neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in dation, P.O. Box 555, Far Hills, by Tuvia Zimbar and a celebration for [email protected] many years at Singer Manufacturing of Eatontown; four grandchildren and N.J. 07931. Westfield. and putting BBQ in the subject two great-grandchildren. June 8, 2006 all those with birthdays in June. The in Elizabeth. show will start at 11:15 a.m., with heading. His wife, Mary Steggles, prede- A Mass of Christian Burial was ceased him in 2002. offered on Saturday, June 3, at St. lunch immediately following. Young Adult Activities Helen’s Church. All are invited to attend. The cost is Surviving are two daughters, Linda $5 for JCC members and $7 for non- O’Sullivan and Brenda Bicki; a son, Arrangements were under the di- On Tap at Library David Steggles, and a grandson. rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, members. Advance registration is re- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- quired. To register or obtain more A funeral service was held yester- 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Legal Advertising morial Library Young Adult Depart- information, please contact Nan day, Wednesday, June 7, at the Dooley Memorial donations may be made ment has announced its Summer 2006 Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- to the Westfield Rescue Squad, 335 Statton at [email protected] or (908) Events schedule. All events will take MORE IN BACK SECTION 889-8800, extension no. 207. enue in Westfield. Burial took place Watterson Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090 place at the library and registration is at Graceland Memorial Park in or to Meridian Hospice, 1340 A Cam- PUBLIC NOTICE required for most activities. Kenilworth. pus Parkway, Neptune, N.J. 07753. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE This summer the library’s book June 8, 2006 June 8, 2006 TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF HEALTH groups will focus on Manga/Graphic TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS novels and a general discussion about Prayer to Prayer to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Public notice is hereby given that Board new books and what participants are Jersey, will conduct an auction of used vehicles and equipment at 10:00 a.m., June 17, of Health Ordinance #92 entitled, The Blessed Virgin The Blessed Virgin 2006 at the rear of the Scotch Plains Police Department, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. “AN ORDINANCE RELATING reading. TO SALARIES OF OFFICERS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED Listed below is a list of the items to be offered at the auction: Three movie nights are planned PRAYER TO THE BLESSED AND EMPLOYEES OF THE and games and puzzles will be avail- VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) POLICE DEPARTMENT BICYCLES BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) able, as will the library’s game sys- Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Oh most beautiful flower of Mount ITEM # DESCRIPTION CONDITION START BID TOWN OF WESTFIELD, Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of 1. Boy’s Schwinn BMX Silver poor $5.00 COUNTY OF UNION, STATE tem for Dance Dance Revolution Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of 2. Boy’s Schwinn BMX red poor 5.00 OF NEW JERSEY”, heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son (DDR) and competitive racing. heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son 3. Womens F.S. Elite Mtn. Bike blue fair 10.00 was adopted at a meeting held on June Additionally, a special T-shirt de- of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist 4. Mens Huffy Mtn. Bike gray poor 5.00 5, 2006. of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist sign class will be featured in July me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the 5. Mens Pacific Mtn. Bike silver fair 10.00 This Ordinance shall take effect imme- 6. Boys Rhino BMX blk/wht poor 5.00 diately after publication as required by and the Writing Program will take Sea, help me show me herein, you Sea, help me show me herein, you 7. Mens Roadmaster Mtn. Bike blue fair 10.00 law. are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, place in August. An evening dedi- are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, 8. Womens Pacific Mtn. Bike blue/wt fair 10.00 Marylou Fashano-Soltis cated to learning origami also will Mother of God, Queen of Heaven Mother of God, Queen of Heaven VEHICLES Board Secretary and Earth! I humbly beseech you 1 T - 6/8/06, The Leader Fee: $17.34 be held in August. Other activities and Earth! I humbly beseech you ITEM # DESCRIPTION CONDITION START BID will be featured as well. from the bottom of my heart to from the bottom of my heart to 9. 1991 Acura Legend 4 door gray poor $800.00 PUBLIC NOTICE succor me in this necessity. There Vin#jh4ka7639mc008696//175,617 miles Doesn’t run-needs engine The Fanwood Memorial Library succor me in this necessity. There is located at North Avenue and are none that can withstand your are none that can withstand your 10. 1997 Ford Crown Victoria 4 door white poor $965.00 TOWN OF WESTFIELD power. Oh, show me herein you are Vin#2falp71w4vx166475//111,090 miles BOARD OF HEALTH Tillotson Road. Interested individu- power. Oh, show me herein you are als are invited to visit the library’s my mother. Oh Mary, conceived my mother. Oh Mary, conceived 11. 1995 Chevy Caprice 4 door teal poor $600.00 Public notice is hereby given that Board without sin, pray for us who have Vin#1glbl52p0sr152455//137,394 miles of Health Ordinance #91 entitled, website, www.fanwoodlibrary.org without sin, pray for us who have “AN ORDINANCE BY THE for the full schedule and then to recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION START BID CONDITION recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE check out either the events calendar place this cause in your hands (3X). place this cause in your hands (3X). 12. Parks & Recreation 1991 Dodge Pick-Up $500 Poor TOWN OF WESTFIELD TO 13. Parks & Recreation 24” Sears Snow Blower $25 Poor or the Young Adult page for more Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- ESTABLISH PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY details. They also may call Nancy lems, light all roads so that I can lems, light all roads so that I can The Township reserves the right to withdraw any item from the list at the Township’s sole discretion. The Township also reserves the right to start below minimum bid if RANGES RELATING TO OF- Kipping at (908) 322-6400. attain my goal. You who gave me attain my goal. You who gave me necessary to encourage competition. All items sold “as is” and may be inspected prior to FICERS AND EMPLOYEES the divine gift to forgive and forget the divine gift to forgive and forget the sale during business hours or at 9:00 a.m. the day of the sale. Purchases may be OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH PUBLIC NOTICE all evil against me and that in all made by cash or certified check, payable at the time the bid is accepted by the Township. OF THE TOWN OF all evil against me and that in all WESTFIELD, COUNTY OF instances in my life you are with instances in my life you are with All items shall be removed from Township premises within one week from the date of TOWN OF WESTFIELD acceptance of the bidder’s offer at the bidder’s own expense. UNION, STATE OF NEW JER- me. I want in this short prayer to me. I want in this short prayer to SEY”, Public Notice is hereby given that the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ordinances as follows were passed and thank you for the things as you thank you for the things as you Barbara Riepe was adopted at a meeting held on June 5, 2006. adopted by the Town Council of the Town confirm once again that I never confirm once again that I never Township Clerk of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on 1 T - 6/8/06, The Times Fee: $68.34 This Ordinance shall take effect imme- want to be separated from you in want to be separated from you in diately after publication as required by June 6, 2006. Claire J. Gray eternal glory. Thank you for your eternal glory. Thank you for your PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE law. mercy towards me and mine. The mercy towards me and mine. The Marylou Fashano-Soltis Town Clerk person must say this prayer three TOWN OF WESTFIELD Board Secretary GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1867 person must say this prayer three 1 T - 6/8/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was AN ORDINANCE AMENDING consecutive days. After three days, consecutive days. After three days, THE ZONING MAP OF THE the request will be granted. This introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at PUBLIC NOTICE the request will be granted. This a meeting held June 6, 2006 and that the said Council will further consider the same for TOWN OF WESTFIELD TO prayer must be published after the prayer must be published after the final passage on the 20th day of June, 2006, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said TOWN OF WESTFIELD READOPT THE JULY 1998 favor is granted. D.K. matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad ZONING MAP favor is granted. A.P.H. Public Notice is hereby given that an Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested ordinance of which the following is a copy GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1868 therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. was introduced, read and passed on first AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Claire J. Gray reading by the Council of the Town of THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Town Clerk Westfield at a meeting held June 6, 2006 WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 Hillside Cemetery AND CHAPTER 16 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1870 and that the said Council will further con- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1849 EN- sider the same for final passage on the GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1869 TITLED “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF 20th day of June, 2006, at 8:00 p.m., or as AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, TOWN OF- soon thereafter as said matter can be THE LAND USE ORDINANCE Scotch Plains FICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- OF THE TOWN OF SALARY SCHEDULE,” SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, WESTFIELD IN ORDER TO Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: FACILITATE THE PROVISION place any person who may be interested 908.756.1729 SECTION I. That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING therein will be given an opportunity to be revising Section 2-12.28, “Schedule,” in Chapter 2, “Administration” Article II, “Town IN THE THIRD HOUSING heard concerning said ordinance. www.hillsidecemetery.com Officers and Employees,” Division 3, “Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule,” so that CYCLE IN CONNECTION Claire J. Gray the same shall read as follows: WITH RESIDENTIAL AND Town Clerk NONRESIDENTIAL DEVEL- JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1871 OPMENT Custodian (Library) $19,760 - $29,994 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Library Assistant I $22,776 - $33,230 1 T - 6/8/06, The Leader Fee: $29.58 GENERAL ORDINANCE 1848 Library Assistant II $25,787 - $37,429 FIXING THE ANNUAL SALA- PUBLIC NOTICE Senior Custodian (Library) $25,787 - $37,429 RIES FOR THE MAYOR AND Administrative Secretary $30,806 - $52,992 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. COUNCIL MEMBERS AND Assistant Director of Recreation $31,200 - $59,617 PLANNING BOARD CERTAIN OFFICERS AND Payroll Benefits Manager $31,970 - $52,682 EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN Please take notice that on 6/19/06 at Office Manager $32,862 - $47,317 OF WESTFIELD 7:30PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, Municipal Court Administrator $33,072 - $65,619 Caring & Courteous Service to the located at 75 North Martine Avenue, Librarian $37,970 - $57,373 BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board Executive Assistant $37,970 - $55,705 of the Town of Westfield in the County of will hold a hearing on the application of the Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Zoning Officer $41,331 - $62,750 Union as follows: undersigned. The property in question is Field Engineer $41,332 - $68,206 SECTION I. The General Ordinance located at: 122 Farley Avenue, Fanwood, Supervisor Public Works $42,216 - $68,310 No. 1848, the title of which is recited in the New Jersey, also known as Block 27 Lot Town Surveyor $45,598 - $75,944 title of this ordinance is hereby amended Westfield 38, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, Assistant Director Of Public Works $45,598 - $80,255 to read as follows: owned by JMG Properties, LLC. Recreation Director $45,640 - $77,626 556 Westfield Avenue SALARIES The applicant requests a conditional Tax Collector $47,194 - $69,345 The annual salaries of the Mayor and use variance to build in a flood zone, which 233-0255 Tax Assessor $47,194 - $71,933 Council Members, Town Officers and is in violation of Section 184-184 of the Human Services Director $47,194 - $76,590 employees hereinafter named, shall be Fanwood Land Use Code. Town Clerk $47,194 - $79,281 John L. Dooley respectively as follows, such salaries to be The applicant will also seek such other Public Works Superintendent $47,194 - $78,602 effective as of: January 1, 2006. relief as may be determined necessary at Manager Construction Official $48,438 - $87,975 the public hearing based upon review of Assistant Library Director $54,080 - $74,900 TITLE 2006 SALARY NJ License # 4100 the application or amendment(s) to the Chief Financial Officer $55,973 - $92,633 Mayor $1.00 application. Deputy Fire Chief $55,973 - $95,231 Each Council Member $1.00 The file pertaining to this application Assistant Town Engineer $57,049 - $90,045 Special Advisor (Finance) $1.00 is available for public inspection during Parking Director/Management Specialist $65,000 - $80,000 Town Attorney $59,805 normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from Library Director $67,600 - $97,760 Municipal Magistrate $48,438 the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Fire Chief $72,764 - $107,800 Municipal Prosecutor $30,139 Administration Office of the Borough of Police Chief $72,764 - $107,800 Municipal Defender $14,000 Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Town Engineer $75,712 - $119,025 Legal Counsel Cranford Fanwood, New Jersey. Town Administrator $83,959 - $130,139 (Planning Board) $11,499 Any interested party may appear at 218 North Avenue Legal Counsel SECTION II. The Personnel and Position Salary Schedule set forth in Sec. 2-12.28 as said hearing and participate therein in (Board of Adjustment) $11,972 hereby amended, shall take place as of January 1, 2006. accordance with the rules of the Fanwood 276-0255 Plumbing Inspector P/T $17,547 SECTION III. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any Planning Board. Electrical Subcode Official $37,316 part of the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such Applicant: Charles V. Dooley Electrical Inspector P/T $12,917 conflict or inconsistent. JMG Properties, LLC Secretary Manager SECTION IV. In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be 644 Jerusalem Road (Planning Board) $ 2,866 held to be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 NJ License # 3703 Secretary validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held Attorney for Applicants: (Board of Adjustment) $ 2,866 unconstitutional or invalid. Robert Sullivan SECTION V. This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon SECTION II. This ordinance shall take 120 Snyder Avenue as, and in the manner provided by law. effect as provided by law. Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922 1 T - 6/8/06, The Leader Fee: $114.24 1 T - 6/8/06, The Leader Fee: $53.55 1 T - 6/1/06, The Times Fee: $34.68 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 8, 2006 Page 9 UCC Graduates Westfield High School Announces Its Class of 2006 AREA – On Wednesday, May 24, Union County College graduated Third Marking Period Honor Roll A Pulse on Health more than 700 students in more than 90 academic disciplines during its WESTFIELD –Westfield High Claire S. Fox John-William Sidhom Jonathan Holt Sicong Wang 72nd annual commencement ceremo- Joshua S. Friedman Allison Simon Lauren C. Huff Lauren Weiner Education at WHS School Principal Robert Petix an- Sheri Friedman Joseph Simone Samuel Johnson Hannah Weisman nies. Among the graduates, those from nounced the third marking period Jason Frost Jenna Skoller Michael Kane John Wilt the surrounding area include: Kelly Furlong Leanne Skorge Stephanie G. Korunow Cathryn Winchester honor roll for the 2005-2006 school Sarah M. Garry Arielle Smelkinson Michelle Zaffuto By Margaret Teitelbaum, ing as they do a “Warrior Two” pose Fanwood: Mona Blanks, Michael year. Kelly Gelber Bryan J. Smith School Nurse in a yoga session. Dixon, Maureen Garbinski, Patrick Westfield High School recognizes Kyle J. Gibbons Jacqueline Snyder Grade 9 Distinguished Susan Kolesar Macdonald, Claudia Murcia, Adam Lindsay Goldberg Brent Souders Health Educator Guest speakers from local com- student achievement every marking Jana Goldfarb Kate M. Statton Kathryn Abruzzo Catherine Maguire munity organizations also present Siegal and Cindy Stratton. period at two levels: Honor Roll Andrew Goldman Caroline E. Steller Thomas Adriaens Taylor L. Manetti Marissa Goldner Jack Sternal Stephanie M. Albright Ezra Margolin The comprehensive health curricu- health information. The Westfield Garwood: Shuhong Fiasconaro, and Distinguished Honor Roll. For Alyson Guerriero Jacob Stevens-Haas Nicole Aloupis Joseph Martoglio lum is alive and well at Westfield Rescue Squad, in combination with Kristi Montefusco, Alexis Page and the classes of 2006 and 2007, a William Harbaugh Satya Tagat Elizabeth Antonelli Joseph T. McGrath Kevin Simoes. Robert Hay III Julie Tiedrich High School (WHS). The overall goal the Atlantic Health Care System, student must attain all A’s in aca- Ying He John J. Trimble Paul Bai Kathryn Millen Scotch Plains: Holly Callender, Michelle Ball Natalie Morrison of the health education curriculum is instructs students in CPR and Emer- demic subjects and no grade below Stephen M. Heine Andrea S. Turitz to provide our young people with the gency Response Techniques. Local Jeremy Chisamore, Melissa a B in any non-academic subject for Jonathan Helfand William Uhr Trevor Barnes Daniel F. Morse Maureen Hughes Nicole Vendetti Kimberly Berke Alyson Moskowitz opportunity to learn the importance physicians volunteer their time to Choynake, Anthony Ciullo, Kathryn inclusion on the Distinguished Christine Isabella Michael P. Verrier Hanna Berman Brian Muller of good health practices and how to educate our young people on the Connelly, Jessica Difiore, Ivonne Honor Roll, or a grade of A or B on Jin Hee Jang Ted Vincett Jonathan P. Berman Julia Murphy incorporate them into their daily lives. importance of prevention in the ar- Fernandez, Olanrewaju Jacobs, all subjects, academic or non-aca- Daniel J. Johnson Jason Waks Sara Birkenthal Shannon Murray Madeline C. Joyce Josh Wasserman Mallory Boesch Taylor Murtishaw The health educators provide a eas of breast/ testicular cancer. Carolyn Johnson, Tyler Locke, Bar- demic, for inclusion on the Honor Daniel J. Kahaner Sarah Weber bara Lockley, Christine Macchia, Pi- Edward L. Kane Jonathan Weintraub Tessa Bohman Elaheh Nozari respectful learning environment in The Westfield Police Department Roll. Gillian Kape Leigh Weissman Sally F. Bregman Robert O’Rourke which sensitive topics can be dis- is responsible for bringing the DARE lar Martinez, Chuanxing Qu, Brian Beginning with the class of 2008, Anya M. Kaplan Gregory Whitman Chelsea Bryk K. Nicole Papadopoulos cussed. We hope that the knowledge program into the ninth grade health Roach, Matthew Rodriguez, determination of inclusion on the Valerie Keil Molly G. Williams Ariel Burns Evan Paulan Meredith Kender Ayn Carlee Wisler Julia L. Burns Katherine Payne the students acquire today will influ- classes. The Union County Magdalena Rynska, Christine Honor Roll will be based on the Erika Kettleson Charles Woehr Erin E. Cahill Jaclyn E. Pellicano ence their quality of life both today Prosecutor’s Office and victims of Troiano, Wendy Warwick and Kianna following criteria: For the Distin- Ye Seul Kim Cassandra Wright Elizabeth J. Kline Alexander Wronski Shelby Carlin William S. Perry and in the future. alcohol related accidents speak to Williams. guished Honor Roll, the GPA must Bryan Knapp Ryan Yarusi Charles Cary Ross Pohling Westfield: Nicole Braxton, John Alexa Cassaro Alexander Powell The health education curriculum the students about the real life con- be between 3.75 and 4.0 with no Anna Koehler Caroline Yost encompasses a broad spectrum of sequences of alcohol and drug abuse. Burnham, Erika Colbert, Gregory grade lower than a B. For the Honor Julia Korn Benjamin Zakarin Jane Cederroth Edward Purcell Aron L. Zavaro Amanda Chang Thomas Purcell topics associated with physical, men- The members of the Department Cuoco, Anna Dec, Donald Roll, the GPA must be between 3.5 James Chu Ryan Ragoza tal, and social health. The primary of Health Education strongly believe Desimone, William Humphreys, and 3.74 with no grade lower than a Meredith L. Clark Carla Ralston focus is on disease prevention and that while we play an important role Sung Jo, Kristen Kim, Jill King, B. Grade 10 Distinguished Devin Cline Justin Ramalho Timothy Adamcik Alison Lambert Philip Cohn Anne Re wellness. Topics at the forefront of in educating students about the vital Carol Liscinsky, Farheen Mian, Jessica Anderson Toni L. Ma Alexis Constantine Robert Realmuto the curriculum include the dangers issues that can affect their health and Christine Nicholson, Susan Grade 12 Distinguished Alexandra H. Annis Benjamin Maimon Anthony DiIorio Casey Reimlinger of alcohol and drugs, building healthy wellbeing, parents and guardians are Ozdamar, Christopher Palentchar, Dana Barrasso Jonathan Maimon Marlee Austin Jeffrey Manders Daniel R. Dickstein Elizabeth Rich Melissa Parisi, Keith Prunty, Brian Lisa Chen Carly D. Oliff Jeremy Bender Daniel Markowski relationships, first aid and safety, the most vital role models in their Claire F. Bennett Pamela Marks Jennifer Dilzell Samantha Ritter Raiff, Kindra Reeder, Bibiana Marykate Flannery Carrie L. Palumbo Danielle Bercovicz Gillian McGovern Joshua Einbinder Samantha Roscigno nutrition and eating disorders. children’s lives. Allison Fleder Danielle Partenope Matthew S. Blutfield Rebecca McNulty Dennis Elwell Nicole Rosenberg Many other sub-topics are covered We encourage students to com- Rodriguez, Fernanda Salgado, Janice Lucy Fromtling Jason Rea Lauren Brachman Pratik Mehta Margaret Flannery Daniel F. Russo within each area. For instance, when municate regularly with their family Sampson, Maria Trevisan and Peter Sarah Godfrey Steven Royston Kelsi Browning Holly Messina Elizabeth B. Fredas Matthew Scharpf Wengerter. Erica R. Greene Amy Santoriello Nina Brownstone Katherine Meylor Zachary Friss Joshua Schwartz learning about the dangers of alcohol about the topics covered in class and Jessica Heo Richard Scialabba Caitlin C. Burke Ariel E. Mone Amanda Garfinkel Jeannette Sharpless and drugs, students learn about the to open or build upon the dialogue Mountainside: William Mulkeen Andrew Calvaruso Kimberly Morawski and Suylin Sanchez. Erik Jacobsen Allison N. Siko Jessica A. Campo Marissa Mumford Sophia Geskin Christopher Sheehan progression of drug dependency, the that we know many families already Alexander Kao Emily F. Singer Samantha D. Chu Haley A. Mustard Danielle L. Gillyard Jacob M. Shiffman effects of drug addiction on the indi- have in place about these important Kari L. LoBrutto Christina M. Sofka Catherine Cognetti Ravi Netravali Dominique Gillyard Kimberly Shoback Casey Vitanza Christina M. Cognetti Michael P. Nika Nina Godbee Melissa Shulman vidual, families and society, the laws topics. We also emphasize that they Carr Graduates Brown Elise Colasanti Christina Obiajulu Briana Goncalves Eriene-Heidi Sidhom associated with drug use and drunk can be important role models to their Jordana Confino Gabrielle O’Leary Christopher Graf Amanda Simmons driving and the dangerous link be- younger siblings as well as to other Magna Cum Laude Grade 12 Honors Marlena Cortese Corrine Parkinson Kelsey Greenfield Marisa Stotter WESTFIELD – Westfield resident David Ackerman Lucija Landeka Kyle E. Cortley Rachel Patterson tween alcohol use and risky sexual students. Emily K. Cozzi Marissa R. Perch Aileen Grogan Maxwell Sugarman Casey Ackermann Jennifer Ann Lane Bridget Grogan Marguerite Sulmont behaviors and experiences. In closing, we invite you to con- Ashley Carr recently graduated Ma- Yasemin Alev Stephanie Lederman Julie M. Daurio Maya Pincus Key concepts and themes that are tact the health educators with any gna Cum Laude from Brown Univer- Katharine Anderson Hanna Lee Joshua David Stephanie Pinheiro Eric L. Hagstrom Ravi Tamboli James S. Arbes Matthew Leong Melvin Diep Josephine Reinhardt Tara Handza Dean Thompson covered throughout all grade levels questions or suggestions that you sity with a Bachelor of Arts in History Mohamed Bakeer Rachel Leopold Alison Donohue Crista M. Ricci Nina Helfman Michael Tormey and topics are communication, deci- might have about the curriculum. of Art and Architecture and French Charles Barber Bryan Levine Benjamin Dornfeld Meredith Rivera James Hughes Patrick Tresnan Rachel Barrett Feng Liang Jared. Dornfeld Katherine Roberts Michael Irving Alexandra Tunis sion-making, problem solving, re- Please know that we truly care about Literature. Erin C. Beck Adam Lorentzen Katherine Douglas Stephanie Rowe sistance skills, values clarification, our students and share the same goal Ashley is a 2002 graduate of John Dugan Kirk Sabnani Matthew Isabella Alexa Vendetti Jennie Berman Rachael Louie Jennifer Jean-Louis Nicholas Vicinio consumer health, health literacy and as you: To keep your children safe, Westfield High School and the Kevin Block Caroline Luppescu William S. Eisenberg Sari Schwartz John Bogatko Tyler Maccubbin Michele Eniclerico Erin C. Scialabba Melinda Jimenez Sarah Vincett accessing healthcare and commu- healthy and happy so that they can daughter of Christine and Donnell Kyler Boyd Caitlin Mahoney John F. Falzon Roshni Shah Kathryn Kiefer Stephanie Wang nity and national resources for help reach their full potential. Carr. George Braun Pamela Mattielli Matthew Feniger Kevin Shallcross Ethan S. Krell Jennifer Weidman Sarah Brois Anna McGrath Renee Ferio Allison Sharkey Rachel Kreutzer Amy Weiss and information. We believe that de- Nicholas Brownstone Daniel McGrory Bryan Fitzpatrick Jessica Sheft-Ason Cornelius Fitzpatrick Megan Sherman Christopher Latimer Andrew Weiss veloping such skills is vital to pro- Andrew Brunhofer Marilyn Mench Jenna Leopold George Wharam Brian Burdulia Chelsea Mendoza Vincent Fitzpatrick Anna Smith moting wellness in our students Benjamin A. Flast Melissa Souto Alice Li Peter M. Williams Christopher Byrne Darian Merlonghi Jason Lipschutz Alan D. Workman throughout their lives. These are the Stephen Caprario Callie Meserole Lauren Frankfort Vincent Spinelli tools that will be with them long Justine J. Cassidy Jennifer Metz Christopher Franks Rachel Ann St.Lifer Justin Lo Kyle H. Wright Michelle Catenacci Kimberly Milan Evan Friedman Jacqueline Sull Amanda Lojo Julianne Yee after graduation. Gabriela Chabrier Jessica Minsky Alexander Fruchtman Kelli Sullivan Maria Lomaka Joseph Yoo There is always something new to Rachel A. Charatan Lauren Mitchell Emily E. Fusco Liane Sullivan Erin Lukowiak Danielle Zamarelli Abby Chazanow Stephen Morrison Katherine Goellner Danielle Tepper learn or experience in the health Matthew Gralla Patrick Thomson Gregory Luppescu Tara Zierler Raymond Chen Jessica Moskowitz Amber Marie Lutey Steven Zilberberg classes. We aim to keep the curricu- Jeanine Clark Kyle E. Murray Aidan B. Granstrand Lindsay Tishberg Emily Cleaves Ravenna Neville Luke Granstrand Christine Tolias lum current and to relate it to the Jesse Cohn Alexandra Nish Rachel Gray Charles Tripp world in which they live today. Us- Britta L. Greene Joseph Vall-Llobera Grade 9 Honors Karolyn L. Cook Thomas O’Brien ing references to the shows they Erin E. Cooper Jillian Olsen Peter Griesmer Brittany VanSickle David C. Babetski Daniel G. Ludlum Joseph Corea Giovanna Pafumi Agustina Healy Lindsay Walsh watch, the music they listen to, the Brandon Heroux Cindy Wang Melissa Barton Diana Maliqi Ashley Cunningham Chang-Yang Park Vlad Bouchouev Andrew Marra books they read, the events in the Patrick Daurio Eunice Park Caitlin Hewett Arielle Wegbreit Alexandria Hurtt Daniela Weiner Peter Boyes Nicholas Mavrogiannis world taking place around them and Katherine DeProspero Max Pastuzyn Jillian Brinberg Elizabeth McCarthy Christine Deserio Sarah Patankar Neil Huskey Kristian Wendel the technology readily available to Matthew Desorbo Stacey Perlman Melanie L. Jackson Hannah Wharam Amy E. Brown Charlotte Morabito Lindsey Devlin Jeffrey Perrella Christine J. Kandigian Caitlin Whitlock Jackson Browning Matthew Moraga them, we try to show them the rel- Gianna DiFrancesco Kara Petersen Angela Kerins Domenick Wissel Mark Cafiero Anna C. Morton evance of the content and how it can Monica Doss Annie Peyton Maria Kheyman Tianyou Xu Jack T. Camillo Amanda Mosner be applied to their lives, both now Monica Dreyer Christopher Pinheiro Ji Seul Kim Suzanne Yavuz Jaclyn Kirna Katharine Young Tara Castellone Thomas J. Mruz Margaret Driscoll Courtney Pogue Matthew Catenacci Kevin Murphy and in the future. Diana Dunnan Amanda Posniak Kristen Koepfler Eric Zagorski In a typical week of health classes, Jane Eilbacher Kathryne Read Robert LaForge Xinyi Zhang Panos Chantzis Katherine Nguyen Alissa Eisenberg Caitlin Reilly Vasilis Chantzis Mairead O’Boyle students can experience lively dis- Grade 10 Honors LOCKS OF LOVE…Morgan Martinson, left, and Brynne Hambor, right, both Lindsay Elbaum Luke A. Ricci Alexander Chartrain Charlotte O’Leary cussions and debates about a broad first graders at Evergreen Elementary School, donated more than 10 inches of Isabelle Encarnacion Elizabeth Riddle Stephen Aswad Tim Kuehn Abigael E. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 SCIALABBA, MATTHEW EACH WHACK RBI SINGLES Blue Devils Nipped in 8th, 3-2 By Lions for Sectional Crown By FRED LECOMTE ship before a crowd of 600 in Clinton did not expect her to do any better Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Township on June 1. than she did. She pitched just great.” “I’m so proud of these girls the way The six seeded Blue Devils tagged The 14-10 Blue Devils opened took they played, the way they have built pitcher Allison Freedman (18-0) for a 1-0 lead in the top of the second on their season and by getting stron- eight hits and two walks and were led inning when leftfielder Jess ger and stronger as the year went on. by sophomore third baseman Erin Moskowitz reached second on an in- When you look at this game, I see a Scialabba and freshman designated field miscue and darted home on a sophomore hitting the first run in, I player Cyndil Matthew (2-for-4) who single by Scialabba. The Blue Devil see a freshman knocking in the next each banged RBI singles. Kristina girls applied more pressure on the run and these kids, from the youngest Fietkiewicz and Jess Moskowitz each Lions in the third, fourth and fifth to the oldest, are just fantastic. They went 2-for-4 and Mary Kate Flannery innings. Freedman, however, found all played like varsity players. I could chipped in with a base hit. ways to work out of the jams. The not be more proud of them,” said In her six innings of stellar pitch- Blue Devils’ threat in the fifth came Westfield High School softball Head ing, junior left-hander Lindsay Brown when Flannery drilled a ball past third Coach Tara Pignoli after her team tossed a three-hitter, sat down seven and was awarded second on a ground- lost, 3-2, in a dramatic eight-inning and walked one. Freshman right-hand rule double. Catcher Jillian Olsen David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times thriller to top-seed North Hunterdon pitcher Alyson Moskowitz (3-3), in advanced Flannery to third. Next, Jen HURDLING THE ELEMENTS…Raider Kyle Rowbotham, center, also had to hurdles the elements to place second in his (25-3) in the finals of the North Jer- two innings of relief, rose to the occa- Urciuoli drilled a sharp liner to short heat in the 110-hurdles with a time of 15.2 but the sixth-placed time to qualify for the MOC was 15.06. sey, Section 2, Group 4 champion- sion by striking out two batters and that sent Flannery flying amidst a walking one. clout of dust across the right side of “Fietkiewicz, as a senior leader at home plate. In a very controversial ALLEMAN GETS 2ND IN SHOT, VIKING BOYS GET 6TH, VIKING GIRLS 7TH shortstop, made some great plays and call, the umpire ruled that Flannery’s certainly hit the ball hard every time hand missed touching the plate, while at bat. Flannery, another great senior catcher Jamie Stephens recovered and leader, was on base every single time,” made the tag for the out. Blue Devil Jeff Perrella Wins 1600, 3200 said Pignoli. “Brown really pitched a The Blue Devil girls kept the beautiful game. She kept batters off- scorebook open and fans on the edge balance. We felt they were getting on of their seats by taking a 2-0 lead in her a little bit and we were ready to the sixth. Fietkiewicz slashed a hard At Group 4 Track/Field Championhips make a change, since we have just as single to center, reached second on much confidence in Moskowitz. She perfect sacrifice bunt off the ‘metal was put into a most difficult position stick’ of first baseman Jenny La Spata, By DAVID B. CORBIN The Blue Devils finished in eighth Group 4 meet on May 27. North who qualified for the Group 3 meet in a pitcher can be, bases loaded, the swiped third and skidded across the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times place in their group with a team total Hunterdon’s Dale Taylor finished third four events, had a tough run on the four hitter is up, and here she is, a dish on Matthew’s sharp single to Senior Jeff Perrella earned all of of 20. The Viking boys placed sixth in at 4:22.02. However, on June 3, Perrella CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 ninth grader striking that kid out. I CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 the Westfield High School team the Non-Public A meet with 35 points cut eight seconds off his winning time points by winning the 1600-meter and the Viking girls placed seventh in the sections to easily cross first in and 3200-meter races at the Group 4 with a total of 25. The Raider boys the 3200 with a time of 9:18.41. Cator championships at Silver Eagle Sta- finished in a five-way tie for 18th in finished second at 9:23.69, followed dium in Egg Harbor on June 3. At the Group 3 meet with 10 points. by Rudy Belko of Triton at 9:27.92. Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield, On June 2, Perrella out-paced Perrella expected his stiffest competi- the Union Catholic boys and girls Ridgewood’s Michael Cator in the fi- tion in the MOC, which was held on qualified several athletes for the Meet nal lap to cross first in the 1600 with a June 7, to be Chatham’s Ben Massam of Champions (MOC) while the time of 4:18.66, two seconds slower who won in Group 2 at 9:14.55 and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School than his personal-best of 4:16.3, which Colt Neck’s Craig Forys who won in boys qualified two athletes. he ran at the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 at 9:14.85. “Jeffrey, for the most part, led from start to finish. He was well within himself from start to finish. His final 600-800 in both races was fast. He ran in control and he is looking for- ward to the MOC. He is the first since Andy Jacob in 1984 to win both at Group 4,” commented Blue Devil Head Coach Jack Martin. Raider sophomore Mike Alleman placed second in the shot put with a shove of 55’5.75” behind Lacey’s Vinnie Elardo at 56’1”. Alleman also competed in the discus but his toss of 135’7” was not enough to place him in the top-6 to qualify for the MOC. John Badala had a toss of 122’9” in the discus. Raider Max Carow had Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader one of his best efforts to place fifth in BATTLING A LION…Blue Devil freshman pitcher Alyson Moskowitz gets down and dirty in an attempt to snag Lion Kate the pole vault with a height of 13 feet. Smyser from scoring. Despite a great effort, the ball came loose registering the winning run in the eight inning for the Raider junior Kyle Rowbotham, sectional championship. Westfield Baseball League Two Great Weeks Sign Up For Summer 2006 Season Blue Devil Lacrosse Camp David B. Corbin (Group 4 Section meet at South Plainfield) for The Westfield Leader and The Times WINNER OF THE 1600 AND 3200…Blue Devil Jeff Perrella won the 1600-meter and the 3200-meter races at the Group 4 meet in Egg Harbor to qualify for the Due to overwhelming response for Summer Baseball, the Westfield Baseball MOC, although he competed only in the 3200 at the MOC. League will sponsor a summer-in-town recreation league. All children entering Boys Grade 3 to 9 Kindergarten through 5th grade in September are eligible to play. K-3rd Grade League will run - June 26 - July 27 June 26th to June 30th GOLF INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE 4hth - 5th Grade League will run June 18th - July 30th 9:00am to 1:00pm K-3rd Grade - Games weekdays - 5 pm or 6:30 pm at Jefferson School - FEE $ 45 • Private Lessons Grades 4 & 5 - Games Sunday - 10 am or noon - Gumpert Field - Fee $ 55 Tamaques School • Group Lessons Please visit our website www.WestfieldBaseball.com th th • Gift Certificates to register and submit all applicable fees. Team T-shirt and Hat included July 10 to July 14 Online Registration Deadline: June 16, 2006 • Video Swing Analysis 9:00am to 1:00pm For More Information E-mail the WBL at: Kehler Stadium Call Derek McDonald PGA Teaching Professional. [email protected] Tel: 908 232 4288 [email protected] For More Information: • 2004 New Jersey PGA Assistant of the Year Echo Lake • Top 10 in New Jersey Player of the Year Award 2005 Country Club 908-347-4644

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times For those WHS fans with long And Westfield had put up 15 runs in for coach Tara Pignoli’s club, which ing Union County Scholar/Athlete of memories, you could make a pretty wins over Union, (top-seeded) East journeyed to Clinton last Thursday to the Year, trying to create and keep up a good comparison between this Side and Elizabeth during the season. take on top-seeded (25-3) North WHS cross country and track website spring’s baseball team and the 1978 (Elizabeth won the sectional title Hunterdon in a 96-degree sauna. The and playing in his garage band. football team. Both were very strong Sunday afternoon.) Devils led 2-0 into the bottom of the TRIATHLON/CARWASH teams, but both were denied sectional “My guys are going to be sick sixth before losing 3-2 in eight in- Here’s the perfect way to spend championships and left to play when they see the paper and find out nings. But they battled tooth-and- part of your day this Saturday, and “coulda, woulda, choulda.” it’s Union against Elizabeth,” WHS nail and anybody stopping to watch help two good causes. First, you go to The 1978 football team was a solid coach Bob Brewster said, when in- the game wouldn’t have known which the Memorial pool and compete in and deep team, but it was coming on formed of the May 30 semifinal re- was the 14-10 team and which was the Westfield Hi-Tri, which benefits the heels of the legendary 1977 team sults. “That’s two middle-of-the-con- the 25-3 club. Camp Fatima, then you drive your David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times that steamrolled everything in its path ference teams in the final.” Four-year starters Mary Kate dirty ol’ car over to the Presbyterian BAFFLED AT THE PLATE…Delasal batter Ed Novy takes a big whiff at the on the way to an 11-0 record and No. “We 10-runned all those teams,” Flannery and Kris Fietkiewicz both Church to get it washed by a group of plate but ends up getting two hits in the first game against Hocus Pocus. See 1 ranking. The ’78 team started slowly, senior catcher Mike Murray said. had solid games in their WHS finales. WHS students who are raising funds another picture on page 14. losing 6-2 at Summit, beating Union “And Kearny, too. We 10-runned them Their uniforms needed a good wash- for the Greta Schoenemann Memo- (20-7) and Elizabeth (16-6), then and they’re still playing.” ing when the steamy, dusty day was rial Scholarship. shockingly losing for the first time Nonetheless, the WHS baseball sea- done. Their all-out style of play and The Westfield Hi-Tri, presented by COLBERT, J. DELLASALA GO 4-FOR-5 ever to Scotch Plains (11-7). What son was quite memorable, with seniors quiet leadership will be tough to re- the Westfield Triathlon Club, will followed was four weeks of annihila- Murray and Mike Diaz helping rewrite place. “I don’t know what I’ll do with- benefit Camp Fatima, New Jersey’s tion, with Cranford (46-0), Nutley most of the school’s record book. out them,” said Pignoli, whose teams only all-volunteer one-to-one camp Delasal Men Mesmerize (34-0), Montclair (27-0) and Linden Murray established season or ca- have reached the sectional finals twice for children aged 5-19 with cogni- (67-0) falling. Still, when the NJSIAA reer marks for hits (51, 155), doubles (winning in 2004) in her four years. tive, intellectual and developmental chose the four teams for North Sec- (33 career), home runs (8, 19), RBI Seniors Jess Moskowitz in left field, disabilities. The 30-year-old camp is tion 2 Group 4, it went with Union, (44, 145), extra base hits (59 career) Jen Urciuoli in right and catcher Jillian a not-for-profit organization and uses Hocus Pocus Men, 16-12 Elizabeth, Montclair and Plainfield. and his .560 batting average is an all- Olsen were all solid players, too. fundraisers such as the Hi-Tri to pro- That would lead to feisty WHS cap- time school mark. He also had a 35- While the seniors will be dearly vide special weeklong experiences to By DAVID B. CORBIN and scored once, and Ollie Androsko tain John Byrne saying that if WHS game hitting streak going into his missed, Pignoli has pitchers Lindsay its campers free of charge. For more Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cracked a two-run double and added beat Plainfield on Thanksgiving Day, final high school game, when he took Brown and Alyson Moskowitz return- information visit their website at Delasal and Hocus Pocus had one another RBI. which it did 6-2, then it was the real a size three collar. ing, along with 1b Jen LaSpata, 2b www.campfatimanj.com. The thing in common, and did not like it. Delasal scored twice in the top of sectional champion, and led to verbal Diaz scored 47 runs, breaking the Kim Townsend and 3b Erin Scialabba triathlon includes a 300-meter swim, Both teams recently lost to cellar the first. Colbert and Joe DellaSala pre-game warfare between Byrne and old mark of 38! and dh Cyndil Matthew, who could be a technical slalom obstacle course for dweller Mortarulo Masons and both singled, Hagy tapped an RBI single Plainfield coach Milt (“people in Jay Anderson’s 20 extra base hits one of the school’s great hitters before biking, and a two-mile run on road teams desired to save face in a Scotch then a throwing error permitted Westfield think their (feet) smells (11 doubles, four triples, five hom- she graduates in 2009. and a gravel trail. The entry fees are Plains Men’s Softball League at DellaSala to score. Hocus Pocus an- better than everybody else’s”) ers) tied Lamont Turner’s 1999 single- While we don’t normally deal with $35 for 18-and-under, $40 for 19-22 Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on swered with two runs on RBI singles Theodosatos in the Courier-News. season record (Diaz and Murray each other schools, it should be noted that and $45 for 23-and-over. For more June 5. Locked in a tight one-run from Abene and Rastocny. Similarly, the two best teams in this had 19). Cranford was eliminated in the sec- information, contact WHS senior-to- game, Delasal burst forward with an Ed Novy (2-for-4) and Colbert spring’s North 2, Group 4 baseball Tom Ricciuti hit .494 out of the tional final by Nutley, in part because be Kylie Fraser at (908) 232.3802 or eight-run fifth inning and held the singled in the third, and then Joe tournament looked to be Westfield cleanup slot and worked his way into star pitcher/hitter Elena Morge and [email protected]. magic of the Hocus Pocus bats to a DellaSala gave Delasal a 4-2 lead with and Watchung Hills, who were the all-time Top 10 in numerous sea- another teammate decided to skip the Greta Schoenemann was a WHS minimum to emerge with a 16-12 his booming two-run triple. Rastocny matched against each other in the son/career offensive categories. The game so they could attend a pre-prom freshman when she was killed in a triumph in the first game of a double poked an RBI single and Carnivale quarterfinals (NJSIAA seeding is shortstop also established a school party that evening. As somebody who freak accident at the high school dur- header. plopped an RBI single to tie the score done strictly by wins and losses, not record for career assists. went to Willie Mays Night at the Polo ing the fall of 2002. Her family annu- Mike Colbert (4-for-5, double, 3 in the bottom of the inning. Hocus strength of schedule). When And there were team records for Grounds rather than his own prom, I ally presents a scholarship in honor runs scored, 2 RBI) and Joe DellaSala Pocus leftfielder Dave Kirsch used his Watchung won, most would’ve fig- batting average (.407), hits (331), runs am not in position to say much here. of Greta, a talented soccer player (4-for-5, triple, double, 2 runs scored, sleight of hand to haul in a fly ball in ured the Warriors were a lock for the (282), doubles (75), home runs (29) Kids make choices. Why have a prom whose older sister Heidi (swimming) 3 RBI) led Delasal’s 22-hit onslaught the fourth, but Delasal manipulated a title. But when the semifinals were and RBI (253). The team also was on a Thursday, would be my first and brother Erik (soccer) were WHS but it was John Hagy (3-for-5, double, two-out three-run rally to take a 7-4 done, it was Union over Newark East successful on 51 of 55 steal attempts, question. Morge — a probable county captains. Jennifer Lane and a large 3 RBI, run scored) who started the lead beginning with singles from An- Side and Elizabeth over Watchung. led by Ricciuti’s 11 of 11 and Player of the Year — should not have group of friends will be holding a car fateful inning with a leadoff single thony DellaSala and Sean Meaney, Union, with nine losses, vs. Eliza- Jayshawn King’s 9 of 9. been put in an either-or situation. wash (rain date Sunday), 9 a.m. to 3 and finished off the scoring in the who each went 2-for-4 with 2 runs beth, with 11, for the sectional title! Since this was done with a mostly- ON THE RUN p.m., at the Presbyterian Church. Cost inning with a two-run double. Quirky scored. After a throwing error yielded senior lineup, it’s going to be a diffi- Jeff Perrella has put together a se- is $5 per car ($6 for you SUVers) and base running techniques also high- a run, Novy looped an RBI single and cult act to follow. Here’s one fan’s nior year that ranks with Cliff Sheehan all proceeds will go to the Greta lighted the inning as well as Frank Colbert lined and RBI double. Sports Photos Available guess at a possible opening day lineup (Class of 1981) and Matt Elmuccio Schoenemann Memorial Scholarship DiGiovanni’s (2-for-4, run scored) Hocus Pocus kept the game tight On The Leader Website next year: Tom Bonard ss, Sean Ferro (’97) among the best ever by a WHS fund. For more information, contact two-run double and Joe DellaSala’s with two runs in the lower half of the cf, Justin Olsen c, Joe Schurig 1b, Joe distance runner. The William & Mary- A large number of photos from Jennifer at [email protected]. RBI double. inning when Rick Ulrich and John Vall-Llobera lf, Evan Shapiro p, Mike bound senior last weekend added the HIGH FIVES NEXT WEEK Hocus Pocus totaled 18 hits and Campanella both singled and scored the high school sectional track Lessner 3b, Pete Antonelli rf-p, Kevin Group 4 1600 and 3200 titles to the meets, baseball and softball games There is no Top Five this week, but Pete Abene made his contribution on a pair of errors. After Delasal’s Hennessey 2b. (And if basketball North 2 Group 4, Union County and it will return next week with the top with a triple and two singles while eight-run outburst, Hocus Pocus are available on The Leader standout Mike Venezia comes back Watchung Conference 1600 and 3200 website www.goleader.com. Click five baseball fields the Den has viewed scoring three times and driving in a scored three in the fifth. Delasal added out for his senior year, he would so- titles he’d won earlier this spring. He games. run. Rooster Rastocny drilled three a run in the sixth to take a 16-9 lead photos in upper right, then click lidify the infield and add a good bat.) was reportedly running in only the photos on left and scroll down the The Devil’s Den appears Thursday singles and had two RBI, Joey Kornick then Hocus got its final three runs in It’s certainly not the big names of the 3200 at the Meet of Champions. in The Westfield Leader during the singled twice and scored twice and the seventh on Tarnofsky’s RBI single alphabetically arranged list. past few years, but it could be a very Last fall, Perrella won the confer- Also, photos from the Delasal/ scholastic sports season. Contact us Randy Tarnofsky singled twice, and Androsko’s two-run double. exciting spring none-the-less. ence, county, sectional and Group 4 with comments, suggestions, story scored twice and had an RBI. Mikey Hocus Pocus Men’s Softball game SOFTBALL UPDATE cross-country titles, before finishing Delasal 202 381 0 16 will be listed. ideas or trivia questions at Carnivale ripped a pair of RBI singles Hocus Pocus 202 230 3 12 A 14-10 record doesn’t tell the story third at the MOC. All this while earn- [email protected]. Go Devils!

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader FIRST IN THE 200 METER…Union Catholic Viking sophomore Garrett Ellis, front, placed first in the 200-meter dash with THE FIRST RUN OF THE GAME…Senior leftfielder Jess Moskowitz slides in hard and scores after sophomore third a time of 22.43 and also placed second in the 400-meter race with a time of 50.5 to qualify for the MOC. baseman Erin Scialabba knocked in the run on a single in the second inning.

Blue Devil Jeff Perrella Wins 1600, 3200 at Group 4 Track Meet Blue Devils Nipped in 8th, 3-2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 By Lions for Sectional Crown rain-soaked track. His leap of 41’4” Raider sophomore Erin Rossi tied event with a time of 2:24.26. Senior 100-meter with a time of 12.74. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 in the triple jump was not enough to her personal best in the pole vault Meaghan Kelly was third in her heat “Her 200 performance was a bit of a qualify for the MOC, as was with a height of nine feet to place but 12th overall in the 400-hurdles surprise, but she took the race out hard, right-center. In the bottom of the eighth, Lion Nehemiah Burney-Porter’s leap of seventh. In a recent practice session, with a time of 1:06.79. which gave her the opportunity to be The Blue Devils did manage to Kate Smyser bashed a two-out double 41’4.75”. Rowbotham passed on the she did clear 9’6”. Viking sophomore Garrett Ellis, of successful. Jen’s 100 was a solid race keep the Lions locked in their cages off the leftfield fence and advanced to 400-intermediate hurdles and placed “I got 9’6” in practice this week. Plainfield, took top honors in the 200- for her as well. Jen has battled injuries until the sixth inning when they roared third on a ground out. Moskowitz’s second in his heat in the 110-hurdles I’m happy with nine feet. I haven’t meter dash with a time of 22.43 and all season and her success was attrib- with a bases-loaded RBI single. pitch to the next batter sailed high and with a time of 15.2, but the sixth- done nine feet (in a meet) in a while teammate Julian Phillips finished sixth uted to her toughness and ability to run “I just tried to remain calm and spun away from Olsen. Smyser dug placed time was 15.06. and that is higher than I ended last at 23.16. Ellis also placed second in through pain,” said coach McCabe. cool, throw my pitches and keep them for home where in a collision with “I was a little worried about it (rain- year,” said Rossi who last cleared the 400-meter with a time of 50.5. Viking Kaity Eppinger, also from low, and keep them on their feet,” Moskowitz at the plate, the ball was soaked track). I took a full-speed prac- nine feet in a dual meet in April. “Garrett and I talked about the op- Union, cleared 5’4” to place third in explained Brown. “It was a tough jarred loose, registering the run. tice run over the first hurdle. Couldn’t Raider Lauryn Adams, with a nice portunity to win both the 400 and the the high jump and Alisa Harris placed loss, but we played outstanding. I “It’s really a tough loss for us but I really do that well because all the rain toss of 109’9”, placed seventh in the 200. He had an off race in the 400. He sixth in the 400-meter with a time of thought we were hitting amazing, but felt the same way as Brown. I try to was getting in my eyes but it seemed discus. Bridget Cornwell crossed sec- had run consistently better the previous 1:08.6. The Viking girls also finished things happen.” keep calm and not really worry about to let up during the race so I could see ond in her heat in the 800 meters but three to four weeks,” said Viking head fifth in the 4x400 with a time of 4:15.02. Moskowitz came to the mound in what the other team is saying,” added a little better,” said Rowbotham of his her time of 2:21.34 placed her in 11th Coach Mike McCabe, a former “Kaity had one miss at 5’2”, which relief, struck out the next then yielded Moskowitz. “I just throw my pitches 110-hurdle experience. overall. Brittney Veeck finished the Westfield High School graduate. “Need- is what moved her from first to third a walk to bring home in the tying run. and get through the game. I was happy less to say, second is still good for a place. The other two competitors did Moskowitz fanned the next batter and to pitch and being a part of this team.” sophomore. Garrett and I were excited not miss until 5’6”. Kaity’s first at- registered the final out with a pop-up Westfield 010 001 00 2 when he won the 200. Garrett’s hard tempt at 5’6” was close. We believe to La Spata. North Hunterdon 000 002 01 3 work enables him to be successful.” that she can clear 5’6” this season,” Viking Brian Guterl placed second said Coach McCabe. in the 1600 with a time of 4:24.78. GROUP 4 BOYS TOP TEAMS: Shariff Stubbs, James Pierce, Phillips 1. Old Bridge 77, 2. Ridgewood 39, 3. and Ellis placed second in the 4x400 Pennsauken 37, 4. Franklin 24, 5. with a time of 3:26.99. Winslow 22.5, 6. Toms River South 22, “His time of 4:24 is not his best, but 7. Irvington 21, 8. Westfield 20 the race went out slow and Brian’s GROUP 3 BOYS TOP TEAMS: finishing kick secured second place,” 1. Monmouth Regional 47, 2. Delsea 41, 3. Morris Hills 31, 4. Colts Neck 30, 5. said coach McCabe who also pointed Central Regional 24. 6. Teaneck 23, 7. out that his boys Sprint Medley Relay Northern Highlands 21, 8. Hamilton 19 foursome of Phillips, Nick Morrisey, NON-PUBLIC A BOYS: Ellis and Guterl qualified for Nation- 1. Don Bosco 76, 2. Monsignor Donovan als a few weeks ago at the East Coast 48, 3. Notre Dame 43, 4. Holy Cross 39, Relays. They have the third fastest 5. Pope John 35.5, 6. Union Catholic 35, 7. Delbarton 33, 8. St. Joseph’s time in the state and will be compet- (Metuchen), Christian Brothers 28 ing at the Nike Outdoor Track and NON-PUBLIC A GIRLS: Field Championships on June 16 at 1. Pope John 129, 2. Bishop Eustace 64, North Carolina A & T University. 3. Holy Cross 61, 4. Notre Dame 49, 5. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Viking Jen Seniszyn, of Union, won Immaculate Heart 42, 6. 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Bill Blitz, Brian IL Giardino’s Ristorante 7 1 Creative Industries 7 1 Grandstrand, Neil Grandstrand and LA Law 2 6 Tom Pasko each contributed three LEADING THE CHARGE…Defenseman Tom Snyder of Westfield seventh Legg Mason 0 8 hits. Mike Volpe and Grandstrand grade White lacrosse team leads the charge up field in a recent game against David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times D&K Associates 21, Lombardi & blasted homeruns. Maplewood. Snyder was the only player from Westfield selected to New Jersey’s Echo Lake Country Club Golf Instructor Derek McDonald Greenkeepers 15 Promptcare 12, Northwestern 11 Under-13 All-Star Lacrosse Team. Under coach Brian Mulvey, Westfield White In a slugfest, D&K received three John Wactor’s game-winning hit in had a 6-3-1 record heading into its final week of play. hits apiece from Bruce Bilotti, Al the bottom of the fifth inning, came Echo Lake CC Pro Discusses Feigenbaum, Ron Ivory and Gerard just before the lightning and rain Shallcross, Trimble, Thompson Advance McDermott. On the eve of his birth- ended the game. Wactor and Les day, Joe Massimino mangled a Reddick each produced three hits. To NJSIAA Boys Tennis Fourth Round ‘Swinging to the Target’ homerun. Tom Lombardi, Bill Mirto Steve Falco and Rich Grossberg each and Tony Williams each rapped three cracked three hits for the Insurers. Westfield High School sopho- Krueger defeated Dave Richards of By DEREK MCDONALD club must go down and forward in Antone’s Pub 11, D&K 9 more Kevin Shallcross advanced to Summit, 6-2, 6-3, in the first round. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hits for L&G. order to propel the golf ball to the Awnings Galore 17, SMC 2 In a tight match-up, the Pub the fourth round of the NJSIAA Shallcross then defeated matt Cor- The most common problem in the target. Of course the player must have Awnings received awesome pitch- squeaked out a victory in a game boys singles tennis tournament at nish of Pope John, 6-0, 6-1, before average player’s golf swing is swinging good pre-swing fundamentals, grip, ing from Tom Pasko, outstanding shortened by rain and lightning. Mercer County Park on June 5. being stopped in the fourth round too far left of their target (for right- aim, alignment and posture. Once team-defense and three hits apiece Associated Auto 12, UCNB 12 (Tie) Teammates Jack Trimble, a junior, by Millburn’s Jason Magnes, 3-6, handed players). This swing flaw is not these fundamentals are implemented from Bob Lorincz and Patrick Sarullo. The game was halted after four and freshman Dean Thompson ad- 6-1, 6-1. only the most common, but it’s also the and the golfer is still hitting shots to Promptcare 16, UCNB 9 innings due to rain and lightning. vanced to the fourth round in the Blue Devil Ravi Netravali won most challenging to correct. I believe the left, then he has to change his Mo Fernandez stroked two Creative Industries 9, LA Law 3 boys doubles tournament. his opening singles match with Billy the problem starts with the player fo- focus and learn the correct feel and homeruns (4 RBI) to lead the win- Bob Failla and Nick Lehotsky led Shallcross defeated Dan Ruiz of Carig of Seneca, 6-2, 6-2, then fell cusing on the wrong thing (the golf movements of the forward swing. ners. Chuck Harrell, Charles Lehman Creative with three hits each, while New Milford, 7-5, 6-3, in the first to George Laffey of Ridge, 6-1, 6-1, ball) instead of the target. This makes From the top of the back swing, the and Les Reddick provided three hits pitcher Dom Deo allowed the oppo- round then topped rival Ryan in the second round. the player force the club head to the ball right shoulder, hands and club shaft apiece. The Bankers got three hits nents just six hits. Krueger of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Blue Devils Trimble and Thomp- at the start of the forward swing, which moving down together without los- from Charles Geiger and a homerun IL Giardino’s 27, Legg Mason 9 6-1, 6-0, in the second round. son received a bye in the first round causes the club to go off plane and ing the 90-degree angle made by the off the bat of John Brown. The winners erupted for 33 hits. of the doubles tournament then de- swing too far left of the intended target. left arm and club shaft. When swing- The Office 12, Northwestern 9 Vic Blyskal and Fred DiMartino WTA Men’s Singles feated Alex Pildes and Eric Levine At the set up position, the club head ing to the target, the hips will rotate. The Office broke its seven-game banged four hits each, while Ralph of Northern Highlands, 6-1, 6-1. In Weichert is already at the golf ball. The club This rotation of the hips will bring the losing streak, powered by three-run Eisenberger, Oscar Harrison (5 RBI), Tennis Ladder Told: the third round, Trimble and Th- shaft extends up from the club head at upper body through. It’s essential to homeruns off the bats of Bill Hinkle Dave Levine, Walt Maibach, Bob ompson stopped Dave Seide and an angle, so forcing the club head out There were 17 matches played dur- keep the hips and body turning, creat- and Jim Permoulie. Steve Falco and Lorincz and Frank Tartaglione ing the second reporting period. Rob- Nick Kelly of Rumson, 6-1, 6-1. to the ball is unnecessary. TheWeichert arms ing a pulling sensation with the arms Pete Osborn each hacked three hits cracked three hits apiece. swing the club back and up as the ert Errazo claimed the top spot from and golf club. Keep turning to the for the Insurers. Antone’s 21, Associated 4 Dan Siegel with a very tight, 10-9 shoulders turn on the back swing and, target and allow the club head to free WTA Men’s Masters on the forward swing, the arms and (7-4 in the tiebreaker) win. Gary wheel through impact. If the club Wasserman dropped to third with Tennis Ladder Told: head is pushed to the ball, the result the result of the Errazo/Siegel match Reading is Good For You will be the club shaft leaning back at and Steve Parker cracked the top 10 There is a new leader of the Men’s impact, resulting in a loss of power with a win over Mike Gonella. Tuyen Masters ladder after Chris Wendel Weichert and poor ball contact. Focus less on Diep is the most active player for the bested Mike McGlynn in a tiebreaker getting the head to the ball. Focus second period in a row with eight on Memorial Day. The standings at more on swinging the arms and club matches played. The next reporting the end of the second reporting pe- down and forward to the target. period ends on June 18. Any ques- riod follow. The next reporting pe- Derek McDonald is a PGA teach- tions or inquiries for the men’s lad- riod ends on June 4. The ladder wel- ing professional at Echo Lake Coun- der can be directed to Richard Pardo comes the addition of Jim Oslislo. try Club. For more information about Matches should be reported to goleader.com/subscribe at [email protected]. lessons, please call (908) 232-4288. 1. Robert Errazo (3)* 18. Andy Cohen (2)* [email protected]. A re- 2. Dan Siegel (4)* 19. Rod North (2)* minder that the men’s doubles tour- 3. G. Wasserman(3)* 20. Chris Farella (6)* nament will be held at Tamaques 4. Chris Conley (2)* 21. David Ferio (2)* courts on June 24. Full details are at Weichert 5. Melvin Diep (3)* 22. Josh Suri (4)* 6. Steve Parker (2)* 23. Joe Donnolo (1)* www.westfieldnj.com/wta. 7. Mike Gonella (3)* 24. Chris Blaise (2) Standings as of June 4: 8. Tuyen Diep (8)* 25. T. Bigosinski (1) 1. Chris Wendel (6) Open House: Sun. 6/11 1-5PM 9. Weldon Chin (3)* 26. Dewey Rainville 2. Mike McGlynn (2) 10. Paul Newsome(3)*27. Doug Albert 3. Joe Donnollo (2) 11. Tom Bauer (4)* 28. Ryan Brown 4. Hank Koehler (2) David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 12. Chris Miller (3)* 29. Donald Dohm 5. Henry Williams (1) SLEIGHT OF HAND…Hocus Pocus second baseman Mickey Carnivale tags out 13. Rich Pardo (6)* 30. Warren Friss 6. Jeff Connolly (1) Delasal base runner John Hagy, unseen, heading for second in the first inning. 14. Stuart Gruskin (3)* 31. Zac Friss 7. Dewey Rainville (1) 15. Chris Wendel (5)* 32. Mike Manders 8. Peter Lee (1) 16. Ilia Bouchouev(3)*33. Steven Shane 9. 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(junior Julia Cederroth and sopho- In the qualification round on May mores Paige Geraghty, Sari Schwartz 19, of the five Westfield boats com- and Casey Steinberg) rowed a 6:19 peting, the Varsity Boys Quad, race; just 13 seconds from qualifying manned by senior Captain Woody for the finals. The Westfield Area Y Aquaducks Handza in the power providing stroke In the Boys JV Quad, Jimi seat, senior Chris Paterson in the bow Heffernan, Alex Workman, Ryan WF Aquaducks Get Medals in Sync Swim and junior Greg Blanton and sopho- Gradel and Quinn Boyes finished with more Chris Yaeger in the 2 and 3 a time of 6:38, but were unable to The Westfield Area Y Aquaducks Synchronized Swim Team received first seats, qualified. The foursome plied qualify against Conestoga, place medals in every event the team entered at the Synchronized Regional the 1500-meter course in 5:55, besting Woodbridge Virginia and LaSalle. 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PUBLICATION Signs Are Hazardous on Third Grader Asks, Woodland and Kimball Don’t Change Principals More Letters to the Editor More Community News The pedestrian crossing signs have CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 reappeared again, at least at the inter- Dr. Perry is my principal. I am a section of Woodland Avenue and third grader at Wilson Elementary WF Elementary Principal Swap Red Cross Chapter Reveals Kimball Avenue near where I live. These School in Westfield. signs make sense on busy roads such as I like having him as my principal East Broad Street, but they are really a because he knows us very well. He Is This The Battle We Are Picking? Lifesaving Classes For June hazard on less traveled roads, specifi- knows that we all like him and would cally in this case – Woodland Avenue. like to keep him at Wilson School. We I am writing in response to the pending unfair exchange here. WESTFIELD – The Westfield/ Thursday, June 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. need to have the same principal to “principal swap” announced recently by Please don’t get me wrong; it is not that At the precise intersection I’m men- Superintendent Foley. I am the parent of I am the leader of an underground group Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- It will be offered again on Monday, tioning, there are two of these signs less continue next year. can Red Cross has released its sched- June 26, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. This He knows all of our names and al- one former and two current Washington at Washington School secretly trying to than 100 yards apart. Woodland Avenue School students, all of whom care deeply oust Mr. Malanga in hopes of luring the ule of June classes in lifesaving skills. course teaches participants how to itself is narrow and uneven; it’s only a ways says hi to us when we are walking in the halls. Dr. Perry can be strict, but for the school and its principal, Mr. pre-eminent principal of Wilson School An Adult CPR (Cardiopulmonary check the condition of conscious and matter of time before a driver either hits Malanga. to lowly Washington, quite the contrary. Resuscitation) class will be held today, unconscious victims and deal with one of these signs or has an accident it is for our safety. I could never have a nicer principal than Dr. Perry. I was moved by the many letters that As a parent of a daughter with diabetes Thursday, June 8, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. choking emergencies, as well as how trying to avoid them. There are not spoke so passionately about their feelings and another who for two years attended hordes of pedestrians struggling to cross He not only is our principal but he is It will be offered again on Tuesday, to recognize and care for life-threat- our friend. He even goes in the dunk for their respective principals. In fact, it special education classes, our reliance on June 20, from 9:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. ening bleeding, sudden illness and Woodland Avenue. Can we please exer- was almost uncanny, after reading these Mr. Malanga and his compassion, guid- cise some common sense in their place- tank at the carnival. Please keep Mr. Participants need only attend class injuries. Malanga at Washington School because letters, just how similar the qualities, char- ance and oversight was and continues to ment? acter descriptions and styles both princi- be nothing short of significant. We will on one of these dates. This course A CPR/AED for the Professional they love him too. It seems that Wash- pals exhibit. It almost felt as if you left off definitely miss him. With that said, we teaches individuals how to deal with Rescuer (infant, child, adult, two- Simon Lack ington kids want to keep their principal Westfield each principal’s respective school names, have trust and belief in the Westfield choking, breathing and cardiac emer- person CPR and AED) class will be and Wilson kids want to keep our prin- you would barely be able to tell them apart. school system. gencies involving adults. The course offered on Saturday, June 17, from 9 cipal. Why do I mention this? To demon- I don’t doubt those who claim there also includes training in AED (auto- a.m. to 5 p.m. This course is intended I really really want to keep my prin- strate the point that both principals are must be “other” reasons behind why such See it all on the Web! cipal and my friend at Wilson School! mated external defibrillation) use. for individuals who have the duty to highly qualified and respected, beloved a swap is being offered up. Rarely is there An Infant CPR class will be offered respond to emergencies, such as life- Please think about changing your mind, within their respective schools and clearly ever just one reason behind a decision of See it all in Color! Mr. Foley. tomorrow, Friday, June 9, from 9:15 guards, EMTs and health care profes- a lynchpin to their school’s overall suc- this magnitude. However, perhaps unlike a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This course covers sionals. www.goleader.com Stephanie Carter cess and that of its students. As far as I can many of those who wrote to disagree, I Westfield tell, we are not talking about an uneven or believe change is good, even in regards to choking, breathing and cardiac emer- For those who have current certifi- a decision that may appear to be, at least gencies for infants (birth to one year cation in this course but need to re- on the surface, cavalier and without clear old). First Aid certification can be new, re-certification classes will be purpose. added to this class and will go until held on Tuesday, June 20, from 6 to While it might not have been the fore- 2:15 p.m. 10 p.m. Challenges will be offered on most intention of Dr. Foley’s, it is quite Children CPR (ages one to eight Sunday, June 25, at 10 a.m. clear to me that a principal swap will offer years old) will be held on Friday, June A Babysitters Training course (for both Mr. Malanga and Dr. Perry new and 16, from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. First youth ages 11 to 15) is scheduled for exciting challenges, improved career op- portunity and greater personal growth in Aid training can be added to this class Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 years to come. and will go until 3:15 p.m. This course p.m. It will be offered again as a two- Remember I am not speaking as some also will be offered again (without day training session on Tuesday and omniscient observer; we adore Mr. First Aid) on Wednesday, June 21, Wednesday, June 27 and 28, from Malanga. But quite frankly, I welcome from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Participants the change, the new opportunities this A Community First Aid and Safety will learn the responsibilities and change will bring, the growth potential it class will be held twice in June, first qualities it takes to be an effective will offer, the new relationships it will as a two-day class on Tuesday and babysitter. engender, the new energy it will infuse Wednesday, June 12 and 13, from For a full listing of classes and and the new style Dr. Perry and his years of experience will bring to Washington 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The second courses offered this summer, please school. time will be as a one-day training visit the chapter’s website at: It will yield an entirely new perspec- session on Saturday, June 24, from 9 www.westfieldmtside-redcross.org. tive to both students and teachers, which a.m. to 6 p.m. All training programs take place they will keep with them for a lifetime. Is This course teaches participants at the Westfield/Mountainside Red Dr. Perry’s style or perspective better choking, breathing and cardiac emer- Cross Chapter House, located at than Mr. Malanga’s? No, but it is a differ- gency response and first aid. It certi- 321 Elm Street in Westfield. Ad- ent style and that’s what’s important. Lest fies participants in CPR (infants, chil- vance registration is required and we not forget that knowledge is power. I dren and adults) and First Aid. The space is limited. For more informa- do not begrudge Dr. Perry. In fact, I would like to welcome him. I hope that CPR portion of this class can be taken tion, please call (908) 232-7090, many of you reading this will have the on these days without the First Aid visit the chapter house or e-mail the same positive anticipation and faith in all section. director of Health and Safety at that Mr. Malanga will conversely bring to First Aid training will take place on [email protected]. Wilson School. One last point that may have been overlooked in all of this: Did anyone stop to consider the feelings, opinions or aspi- Open House Sunday; 6/11 1-5pm rations of Dr. Perry and Mr. Malanga? Maybe this is a decision that both princi- pals feel strongly about and heartily en- dorse. Would we all not feel just a bit less righteous in our demands if we knew we were potentially contradicting the wishes of the principals we so vehemently sup- port? It reminds me a bit of the vociferous and angry protests that took place when ShopRite announced it was building a store in Westfield. Local residents couldn’t imagine such an intrusion dis- rupting our tranquil north side. They predicted with near certainty that adjacent side streets would be turned into veritable drag racing lanes, or worse yet, that South Chestnut would become the equivalent of Route 1 and 9. But at least that controversy came with an acceptable counter offer: a significant reduction in property taxes through the introduction of a new commercial-sized ratable prop- erty. Just Reduced! Well, we all know what happened next, 8 Village Circle, Westfield - ShopRite threatened and then followed Three bedroom, two full bath through with its decision to build the store Expanded Ranch sits on a quiet cul de sac, with a large park- in Garwood less than 100 feet from its like backyard, and just a “stone’s throw away” from originally-proposed location only to ab- solve Westfield of any (most needed) tax Tamaques Park and Tamaques Grammar School. This home abatement. Why do I bring this anecdote was updated in 2005, including, Andersen Windows and up? Well, let us not as Westfield residents Doors, a large Eat-In Kitchen with new stainless steel push this issue beyond what is reasonable, to the point of inflammation or insult. appliances, granite countertops, new master bath, four (4) Letters supporting our principals are zone gas hot water baseboard heating, central air, all brick both a logical and supportive response. wood-burning fireplace in family room, finished basement, But if we decide that this issue is so $625,000. visceral as to push it to the top of the tiled laundry room, and much more! agenda list, I fear we may be pushing 3% to Buyers Agent these two highly respected and accom- plished administrator’s right out of the Please contact Andrew Calcagno @ 908-721-7700 Westfield school system entirely. for a personal tour or visit Matt Felix www.ForSaleByOwner.com, Listing No. 20613190 Westfield Kimberley Aslanian Haley

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The Awareness Club Award Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times was given to Lisa Aliche, Janis WESTFIELD – Westfield High Colbert, Ashley Cunningham, Arielle It’s Parents’ Responsibility School’s (WHS) annual awards as- Dance, Tiffany Frasier and Talisah sembly, held on May 25 in the audito- Harrison. In addition, the Mark Hardy rium, recognized several WHS se- Annual Awareness Club Award was To Instill Healthy Eating niors for their accomplishments. presented to Maurice Blackmon. By NEIL FITZPATRICK society has begun to deny its young- During the evening, more than 50 The Westfield Education Associa- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times est members simple pleasures on such awards were distributed to the seniors. tion Scholarships went to Kyle Once a month in Westfield, there is feeble grounds, then we are headed The night began with the Pledge of Murray and Kris Kagan, and the Barry a day in which the innocent joy of down a dangerous path. Allegiance, led by Class of 2006 Presi- Judd Memorial Scholarship to Tim dent Maurice Blackmon, and a wel- Mathews. Kyle was also awarded the childhood can be viewed first hand Secondly, it is the role of the par- Cassie Lo for The Westfield Leader and The Times throughout the makeshift cafeterias ents, not the schools, to teach their come by WHS Principal Dr. Robert Westfield Association of Administra- AND THE AWARD GOES TO… Charlotte Faltermayer and her family present Petix, followed by a presentation of the of the elementary schools. It can be kids how to eat properly, and if they do the Edmund K. Faltermayer Journalism Scholarship to WHS senior Miriam tors and Supervisors Scholarship. seen in the sauce-stained smiles of not want them consuming soft drinks Becker-Cohen. Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Awards were given in each of the five the fourth graders and the clumsily then they should not order soft drinks. Scholar Award to 39 seniors. major academic departments. English small hands of the first graders as Still, children will not learn to make WF Education Association Sally Brown presented the Charles E. awards were given to Rachel Leopold, they fumble happily with their food. healthy choices through lack of un- Brown Prize in History to Jesse Garfinkel. Jason Rea, Lisa Chen and Kevin Liang. It is a day known as Pizza Day, which healthy ones, but will rather postpone The grandchildren of Norman The Foreign Language Department I personally experienced and enjoyed those unhealthy choices until they be- Awards Three Scholarships Chambliss, who was a supporter of WHS presented awards to Julie Zenarosa, in my years at Washington. come available. Instead, instruction athletics, presented the Norman “Flip” Kunal Gupta, Norman Michalek, Caitlin The event, as it was back then, con- should be given to the tune of modera- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Edu- certified lifeguard at the Westfield Me- Chambliss Award to Lisa Aliche and McGovern, Jillian Olsen, Lauren sisted of each child bringing in money tion, and twelve ounces of root beer cation Association (WEA) awarded morial Pool. He will attend American Jayshawn King. Ashley Cunningham, Heffernan, Michael Yee, Lisa Chen, and filling out a form specifying his or once a month would be insignificant. $1,000 scholarships to three mem- University in Washington, D.C. Jason Kealy, Anne Sinisi and Katlin Dana Barrasso, Erik Jacobsen, Rachel her order for the lunch, which always Finally, it has been suggested that the bers of the 2006 graduating class of Kyle Murray, son of Sean and Anna Swadosh garnered the Katherine E. Charatan, Noelle Kandigian, Jayne took place on a Friday. Kids or their reason for such a change in Pizza Day Westfield High School (WHS). Murray, also received a $1,000 schol- Cuthertson Memorial Scholarship for Ruotolo, Christina Collucci, Courtney parents could choose between one or came from a parent concerned with the Mrs. Kristine Smith-Morasso, arship. Kyle is captain of the WHS their personal achievement and growth. Fox-Sherman, Katie Gorman, Amanda two slices, cookies and cans of soda. emotional wellbeing of his or her child chairperson of the WEA Scholarship swim team. He is the project coordi- Former WHS journalism teacher Gross, Miriam Becker-Cohen and Almost everyone participated, and al- who did not consume soda having to Committee, presented the scholar- nator for the Diabetes Walk for a Cure Charlotte Faltermayer and her family Rachel Leopold. The Most Outstand- most everyone ordered soda. watch his peers enjoy the drink. Now ships at Awards Night, held May 25 at and is a diabetes buddy for newly presented the Edmund K. Faltermayer ing Foreign Language Student Award However, in recent years, Pizza Day that this alone was responsible is highly diagnosed children with diabetes. He Journalism Scholarship, in memory of was presented to Caitlin Reilly, who is has changed slightly but importantly. unlikely, and even whether it was a also volunteers for the Westfield His- her father, to Miriam Becker-Cohen. currently studying four languages. Though it is not current news, soft drinks factor is questionable, but since it has torical Society, People for Animals Two new memorial scholarships Kyler Boyd, Jennifer Sipe, George are no longer an option for the monthly been brought up it should be addressed. and St. Helen’s Soup Kitchen. Kyle were awarded this year. WHS Senior Braun, Steven Royston, Kevin Liang, meal. Instead, water has been introduced A principle, even one as small as will attend New York University. Erin Beck awarded the Megan Beck Alan Tso, Sarah Godfrey and Dana as the replacement for the delicious, yet staying away from canned beverages, is The Barry Judd Memorial Scholar- Memorial Scholarship in memory of Barrasso received Science awards, basically sugary, beverages. a personal thing. If one possesses a ship for $1,000 was presented to Timo- her sister, a member of the WHS while Alissa Eisenberg, Jesse Garfinkel, Possible motives for such a change principle that is not in concordance with thy Mathews. This scholarship is given Class of 2002 who passed away tragi- Jenn Metz, Samantha Miller, Luke are abundant in rumors, and all seem society, one does not try and get society in recognition of a distinguished teacher cally in 2005, to Elizabeth Riddle. Ricci, Kyle Murray and Katie Gorman to be associated with parental concern to conform to it for the sake of comfort. of foreign languages at WHS from Elizabeth later won the Mandeville- took home history awards. for the health and diets of their chil- Rather, one stands quietly but strongly 1974 to 1992. It is based on the ideals of Rentrop Scholarship for being a com- Dana Barrasso, Lisa Chen, Allison dren. This is, of course, a legitimate against the tide. If an idea is not worth Mr. Judd, who embodied a love for mitted and hardworking student. Siko and Courtney Fox-Sherman gar- thing to be worried about, and has standing by then it is not worth having. learning and a devotion to helping oth- Michelle Crisafulli presented a nered math awards. been brought up and dealt with (to the It is a shame that necessity for con- ers. The award is given each year to a scholarship to Joseph Corea in honor Cindy Goldman of the PTSO an- displeasure of the students) in the high trol and overreaction has resulted in a of her father, Richard Gelfand, who nounced that WHS Guidance Counse- school, where food lacking nutrition is lack of soda on Pizza Day. There is no taught Math in the Westfield school lor Elizabeth McDermott won the PTSO available daily. It is not, however, a reasoning or logic behind such a deci- Kristopher Kagan district for many years. Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. viable excuse in the case of Pizza Day. sion, and it sets a precedent for future Maurice Blackmon, Karolyn Cook, Dr. Petix gave the Distinguished To begin with, the idea that one can actions to which there is no end. Par- WHS. The scholarships are awarded Kyle Gillyard, Talisah Harrison and Teacher of the Year award to Zorana of soda a month could have a negative ents of kids in elementary schools in to applicants based on their academic Ryan Whitehead received the Martin Culjak and the Foose Memorial Award effect on the eating habits and gen- Westfield should reconsider, and give achievements, school activities and Luther King Association/Dorothy for Excellence in Education to eral health of a child is ridiculous. If back to their children this little plea- community service. Kirkley Memorial Award. The Dou- Carolyn Penrose. sure. They will be eternally grateful. Kristopher Kagan, son of Daniel and glas J. Odenkirk Memorial Award was The largest award of the evening, the PUBLIC NOTICE Neil is a Westfield High School Susan Kagan, received a $1,000 schol- given to Andrew Siegel. Martin $5,000 Col. and Mrs. Henry Bayard Silverman of the Optimist Club pre- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS sophomore. arship. Kristopher has been a varsity McCoy Scholarship, was awarded to ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT runner on the WHS track team for four sented the Optimist Club/Karen Oros Jeff Perrella. A matching award from the PUBLIC NOTICE Youth Volunteer Award to Rachel Louie. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Westfield Foundation was split between meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Karolyn Cook received the U.S. Armed Alyssa Eisenberg and Allie Fleder. ment of the Township of Scotch Plains Forces Service Members Scholarship. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Dr. Petix announced that 23 stu- held on June 1, 2006, the following deci- LTC Selman gave U.S. Military dents from the class of 2006 received sions of the Board were memorialized: of Westfield will hold a municipal consent Timothy Mathews hearing on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Academy Recognition to two gradu- the title of “Commended” for the Na- Denied a Use Variance with bulk vari- 8:00 p.m. in the Town Hall. son or daughter of a member of the ating students, Dan McGrory and tional Merit Scholarship. There were ances and waiver of site plan for Michael This hearing will be held for the purpose Donny Turlington, who will attend and Brian Deegan, t/a Deegan Roofing of evaluating the application of Verizon for WEA. Tim is the son of Cynthia and two finalists, Rachel Leopold and Jen- Company at the property located at 2006 a municipal consent to own, operate, ex- William Mathews. His father is a music West Point next year. nifer Zhu, and Yuchen Zhang was a Route 22 East, Block 1902, Lot 8. tend, and maintain a cable television and teacher at WHS. Tim has performed in The UNICO National Scholarships National Merit Scholarship winner. Approved a Variance for Jeffrey Taylor cable communications system in the Town several fall dramas and spring musicals went to Lauren Bentivegna, Arielle Other club and organizational awards for expansion of an existing garage at of Westfield and is held in accordance with Dance and Jennifer Sipe. Arielle then N.J.S.A. 48:5A-23c and N.J.A.C. 14:18- at WHS. He was a summer school were presented to Angelina Kozak, property located at 2285 Hill Road, Block student at the New York Film Academy. won the Westfield Jaycees Scholar- Katlin Swadosh, James Arbes, 7701, Lot 13. 11.6, and all other applicable statutory and regulatory provisions. He is the founder of Spread Hope, a ship, along with Jessica Graham and Samantha Zucker, Patrick Daurio, Ri- Approved a Variance for Ken August All interested parties are invited to at- club at WHS that assists children deal- Maurice Blackmon. chard Scialabba, Kevin Anderson, An- for construction of a single story addition tend and be heard with respect to this For the political awards, Mariel and attached garage at property located at application. Copies of the application will ing with cancer. He will attend the drew Siegel, Miriam Becker-Cohen, 1601 Cooper Road, Block 12001, Lot 31. be on file with the Town Clerk and can be School of Visual Arts in New York City. Rosen won the Westfield Democratic Chris Pinhero, Laura Fernandez, Da- Barbara Horev reviewed Monday through Friday between Funds for these scholarships are Committee’s Public Service Award, kota Carey, Jessica Moskowitz, Jenni- Acting Secretary to the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. at the Kyle Murray raised through the generous donations and Ryan Gundrum and Samantha fer Sipe and Lauren Bentivegna. Zoning Board of Adjustment Town Hall. Miller won the Westfield Republican 1 T - 6/8/06, The Times Fee: $22.41 1 T - 6/8/06, The Leader Fee: $19.89 of the WEA members. This year’s The ceremony ended with Dr. Petix years. He also initiated a neighborhood scholarship committee included Committee’s Public Service Award. presenting the WHS Distinguished PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE food drive working closely with the Kristine Smith-Morasso, Chairperson, Rachel Leopold was awarded the Student Award and the WHS School TOWN OF WESTFIELD local food bank located in North Dr. James Moriarty, Diana Collins, Westfield Women’s Spanish Club Spirit Award to Jonathon Maimon Award for her excellence in Spanish Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was Plainfield. In the summer he works as a Carole Stavitski and Janice Sheridan. and Maurice Blackmon, respectively. introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting held June 6, 2006 and that the said Council will further consider the same for PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE final passage on the 20th day of June, 2006, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said TOWN OF WESTFIELD DPW consisting of (i) a tractor-trailer truck with roll-off container and (ii) various matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad equipment. Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 173,250 Claire J. Gray adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, State of Down Payment Appropriated $ 80,050 Town Clerk New Jersey, on June 6, 2006, and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 93,200 SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2139 action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as Period of Usefulness 5 years AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALK provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication G. Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SIDEWALK AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available, at no cost and during regular a global positioning system (GPS) for DPW vehicles. THE TOWN AND THE APPROPRIATION OF MONIES NECESSARY THERE- business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the FOR. same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 34,650 Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,650 BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 33,000 SECTION I. That the Town of Westfield will be replacing existing sidewalk with new PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL Period of Usefulness 10 years sidewalk and constructing new sidewalk where none exists at various locations and all OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW COMMUNI- work necessary and incidental thereto. CATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND A NEW AUTOMO- H. Reconstruction and environmental remediation of Municipal Parking Lots 1 and SECTION II. That all of the said improvements shall be made and completed under TIVE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, 8. the supervision of the Town Engineer and in accordance with preliminary plans and IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 493,500 specifications on file in the office of the Town Engineer and are hereby made a part of this STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $3,770,000 TO Down Payment Appropriated $ 23,500 ordinance. PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE A STATE GRANT, TO Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 470,000 SECTION III. That not more than fifty (50%) percent of the final cost of the project as MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS Period of Usefulness 10 years certified by the Chief Financial Officer shall be assessed by the Tax Assessor on lands TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE specially benefited by the improvement. ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE I. Undertaking of various interior renovations and improvements at the Free Public SECTION IV. It is hereby determined and declared that the number of annual ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Library. It is hereby determined and stated that (a) said public building being improved installations in which the special assessment to be levied on account of the said is of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law, improvements may be paid is three (3). The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grants appropriated (b) the Trustees of the Free Public Library of the Town have requested, pursuant to SECTION V. It is hereby determined and declared that the estimated amount of money in this multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: Section 40:54-25 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, as amended, that the Town to be raised from all sources to said purpose is $150,000.00, and that the estimated SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS raise the sum of $157,500 in order to finance the aforesaid improvement and (c) the amount of bonds or notes necessary to be issued for said purpose is $142,000.00. There Trustees of the Free Public Library are hereby authorized and empowered to expend said is hereby appropriated for said purpose the sum of $8,000.00 from Capital Improvement A. Undertaking of the following road improvements: (i) improvement of South sum of $157,500 to pay for the aforesaid improvement. Funds available for said purpose. Chestnut Street, including roadway reconstruction and reconstruction of curbs, side- walks and driveway aprons and drainage improvements, where necessary, (ii) undertak- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 157,500 SECTION VI. To finance said purposes, bonds of said Town of an aggregate principal Down Payment Appropriated $ 7,500 amount not exceeding $142,000.00 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the ing of traffic safety and traffic calming improvements at various locations and (iii) resurfacing or reconstruction of various roads (including curb installation or replacement Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 150,000 Local Bond Law (as hereinafter defined). Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per Period of Usefulness 15 years annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All and drainage improvements, where necessary), as set forth on a list prepared by the matters with respect to said bonds not determined by this ordinance shall be determined Town Engineer on file or to be placed on file with the Town Clerk, and hereby approved J. Undertaking of various renovations and improvements to Fire House Nos. 1 and by resolutions to be hereafter adopted. as if set forth herein in full. Depending upon the contract price and other exigent 2 and the acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the SECTION VII. To finance such purpose there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 2 circumstances, and upon approval by the Town Council, there may be additions to or use of the Fire Department consisting of self-contained breathing apparatus equipment of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statues, as amended (the “Local Bond Law”), in deletions from the list referred to in clause (iii) of the preceding sentence. It is hereby and various items of fire fighting and safety equipment. determined and stated that the streets being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent anticipation of the issuance of bonds, Bond Anticipation Notes of said Town not to exceed Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 57,750 the aggregate principal amount the sum of $142,000.00. Said notes shall bear interest construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,750 at a rate per annum as may hereafter be determined within the limitations prescribed by Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 55,000 said law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to, and within, the limitations Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,155,000 Period of Usefulness 5 years prescribed by said law. All matters with respect to said notes not determined by this State Grant Appropriated $ 135,000 ordinance shall be determined by resolution of the Town to be hereafter adopted. Down Payment Appropriated $ 48,600 K. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new SECTION VIII. Not more than $500.00 of the sum to be raised by the issuance of said Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 971,400 communication and signal systems equipment for the use of the Police Department notes may be used to finance interest on obligation issued to finance such purpose, Period of Usefulness 10 years consisting of (i) 9-1-1 Communication Center Upgrade equipment, (ii) mobile cameras whether temporary or permanent, or to finance legal expenses or to finance the cost of and (iii) mobile data terminals. the issuance of such obligations as provided in Section 20 of the Local Bond Law. B. Undertaking of storm water drainage and sanitary sewer improvements at various locations. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 415,250 SECTION IX. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness for Down Payment Appropriated $ 19,850 the financing of which said obligations are to be issued is a period of ten (10) years from Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 210,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 395,400 the date of said bonds. Down Payment Appropriated $ 10,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years SECTION X. It is hereby determined and declared that the Supplemental Debt Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 200,000 Statement required by law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Town Clerk Period of Usefulness 40 years L. Undertaking Phase I of the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan consisting of said Town and that such statement so filed shows that the gross debt of the Town as of the improvement of South Avenue Corridor (between Westfield Avenue and Central defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law is increased by this ordinance by C. Undertaking of various improvements to the Municipal Building and the Public Avenue). $142,000.00, and that the bonds authorized by this ordinance shall be within any debt Works Complex, and fencing, privacy screening and other improvements to Township- owned property at various locations. It is hereby determined and stated that the public Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 630,000 limitations prescribed by said law. Down Payment Appropriated $ 30,000 SECTION XI. Any funds received from the County of Union, the State of New Jersey buildings being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 600,000 or any of their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any Period of Usefulness 10 years of its agencies in aid of such purposes, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 126,000 purposes, or if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond Down Payment Appropriated $ 6,000 M. Undertaking of the following Recreation improvements (i) upgrading playground anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purposes shall be Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 120,000 equipment at various parks and recreation facilities in order to comply with State reduced accordingly. Period of Usefulness 15 years mandates and (ii) upgrading the lightning detector system at various locations. SECTION XII. The Town intends to issue bonds or notes to finance the cost of the D. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 178,500 improvements described in Section I of this bond ordinance. If the Town incurs such Down Payment Appropriated $ 8,500 costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the Town herby states its reasonable use of the Engineering Department consisting of (i) land surveying equipment and (ii) computer equipment for a geographic information system (GIS) for Town data. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 170,000 expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or Period of Usefulness 10 years notes in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 36,750 ————————————————————————— ordinance. Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,750 Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $3,770,000 SECTION XIII. The full faith and credit of the Town are hereby pledge to the punctual Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 35,000 State Grant Appropriated $ 135,000 payment of the principal of the interest on the obligations authorized by this ordinance. Period of Usefulness 10 years Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 245,000 Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Town, and the Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $3,390,000 Town shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Town for E. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery for the use of the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) consisting of (i) a skid steer loader, (ii) Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 245,000 the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, without limitation Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $3,390,000 as to rate or amount. a woodchipper, (iii) vehicle diagnostic equipment for the Mechanic Shop and (iv) various SECTION XIV. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions equipment. Section 20 Costs: $ 202,699 of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 101,850 Useful Life: 12.09 years promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital Down Payment Appropriated $ 4,850 Claire J. Gray budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 97,000 Town Clerk Services, is on file with the Town Clerk and is available for public inspection. Period of Usefulness 15 years Town of Westfield SECTION XV. This ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after first publication County of Union thereof after final passage. F. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and a State of New Jersey 1 T - 6/8/06, The Leader Fee: $142.80 new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equipment, for the use of the 1 T - 6/8/06, The Leader Fee: $268.26 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 8, 2006 Page 21 Davis Sings, Reminisces In Westfield Coffeehouse By MARYLOU MORANO cies end domestic violence. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ms. Davis has also released “Live WESTFIELD – Contemporary in Bremen, Germany,” a collection of singer-songwriter Rachael Davis ap- songs sung while on tour during the peared at the First United Methodist spring of 2004. Church in Westfield on Saturday, May Accompanying Ms. Davis on stage 20, as part of the Coffee with Con- was her collaborative partner, Brett science series. Hartenbach, a guitarist, vocalist and Ms. Davis, whose voice can be songwriter who has been a long-time described as a three-way combina- friend. tion of jazz, blues and folk, capti- “Rachael Davis is a very talented vated the audience not only with her and skilled young singer-songwriter. singing, but also with her childhood She’s very self-confident, positive and reminiscences. upbeat, which makes her great fun to Born to musician parents, Ms. Davis watch and a darling to work with,” was performing onstage before she said Coffee with Conscience pro- HOUSE OF CARDS...Edison’s Wardlaw-Hartridge School hosted a casino night RAISE YOUR VOICES…Matthew Forman of Scotch Plains, a junior at The was two years old. During the Coffee moter, Ahrre Maros. on May 20 to benefit Temple Sholom of Fanwood. For four years, the temple has Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, led the W-H Choral Arts Society in “Can with Conscience Concert, she spoke Songwriter and musician; Kevin used the Fanwood Presbyterian Church. You Hear?” by Papoulis and “Gondoliers” by Gilbert and Sullivan during the lovingly of her “awesome” father, So opened both of Ms. Davis’s sets Upper School Spring Concert on the evening of May 25. whom she described as the best banjo with a mixture of R&B, hip-hop, and player she knows. folk music. He will be the featured Congregation’s Wagers She told the audience of how her artist at a concert to be held on June 3 Choral Arts Ends Season father supported her wish to learn to at the Watching Arts Center in the play the banjo, even trading instru- Watching Circle. A Sure Bet For Temple ments with her and giving her his own Begun in 2000, the Coffee with By MARYLOU MORANO There was also a “Goods and Ser- With Old, New Selections so that she could have the better in- Conscience Concert Series presents Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times vices” auction, which included prizes By MARYLOU MORANO group. According to the organiza- strument. ten concerts per year, featuring pro- FANWOOD – The dice rolled, the ranging from handyman services, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion, CAS has presented most of the One of the songs Ms. Davis per- fessional and touring singer- chips wagered and the roulette wheels membership in the Jewish Commu- WESTFIELD – The Westfield major oratorios, cantatas and masses formed for the Coffee with Con- songwriters. The concerts raise money spun. nity Center of Central New Jersey in based Choral Art Society of New of the master composers during its 43 science audience was the hauntingly for worthy causes in New Jersey. Pro- The setting could have easily been Scotch Plains and soccer training, to Jersey (CAS) closed its 44th season seasons of performances. melodious “Dancing Shoes” from her ceeds raised from Ms. Davis’s con- any large hotel in Atlantic City. It custom-decorated party cakes and on Saturday evening, May 20, with a CAS concerts are broadcast on first CD, “Minor League Deities,” cert were donated to the Eric Johnson was, instead, Edison’s Wardlaw- more. All of these prizes were do- performance of Johannes Brahms’s Comcast Access Network, Channel which was released in 2001. House in Morristown, an agency that Hartridge School, which was trans- nated and auctioned off at the end of Nanie, John Rutter’s Mass of the 26. On Wednesday, June 21, at 8:30 Ms. Davis sang many songs from provides housing and other services formed into a casino on May 20 for the evening. Children and a composition espe- p.m., the first part of CAS’s January “Minor League Deities,” preceding to homeless people with HIV/AIDS. the benefit of Temple Sholom of Temple Sholom, a reform congre- cially commissioned for CAS by concert, Magnificat by Johann each with a short history of its origin Coffee with Conscience concerts Fanwood. gation started in 1913, had for many Cranford composer Mario Lombardo Sebastian Bach will be aired. and how it came to be written. are broadcasted on local cable in The proceeds from Casino Night years been located on West 7th Street entitled Three Psalms of David. On Sunday, June 18, at 3 p.m., CAS A native of Lansing, Mich., Ms. Westfield, and are aired monthly fol- 2006, which was tri-chaired by Robin in Plainfield. CAS is under the direction of James will join with The Oratorio Singers of Davis now lives in Boston. In 2002, lowing the concert on Fridays at 10 Lyons, Sandra Nussenfeld and Gale Since 1999, Rabbi Joel Abraham S. Little. Mary Beth McFall accom- Westfield for “Song and Spirit of she was honored with a Boston Mu- a.m. and 10 p.m., and Sundays at 7 Miller, will go towards meeting has served the congregation. For more panied. The concert took place at the WWII,” a concert to benefit the sic Award for Best New Singer– p.m. Temple Sholom’s operating expenses. information about Temple Sholom, Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Westfield WWII Memorial Fund. The Songwriter. The next Coffee with Conscience The temple has been using space in visit www.sholomnj.org. Mr. Lombardo’s composition, program, which is presented by the Ms. Davis’s song, “Lonely When concert will feature tenor guitarist- the Fanwood Presbyterian Church for Three Psalms of David, was per- Arts Coalition of New Jersey, will be You’re Gone,” is featured on a CD banjoist Billy Jonas. The concert is on about four years, and is actively seek- formed in three parts. The first was held in the sanctuary of Temple entitled Respond II. The CD contains June 17 at the First United Methodist ing property of its own. Awards Night the jubilantly sung “Make a Joyful Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street, the music of other Boston-based fe- Church in Westfield. Concert time is 8 According to Ms. Miller, nearly Noise,” based on Psalm 100. It was Westfield. Donations towards the male singer-songwriters, and pro- p.m. For more information, log onto two thirds of Temple Sholom’s con- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 followed by the familiar Psalm 23, Memorial will be accepted at the door. ceeds from its sale go to help agen- www.coffeewithconscience.com. gregation participated in the Casino Linda Blauveldt, vice president of “The Lord is My Shepherd,” which More information about Chorale ™ Night in some way, either by pur- the Westfield Art Association, pre- was a more solemn presentation. The Art Society of New Jersey can be POPCORN chasing tickets and attending, donat- sented her organization’s award to last of the three parts, “Sing Unto the found on its website: ing prizes or sponsoring a table. Annie Peyton, while Susan Checchio Lord a New Song,” based on Psalm www.choraleartsociety. X-Men: The Last Stand: “Gambling is very important to this gave the Jeanette McCullough Art 98, returned the audience to harmo- congregation,” joked Susan Sedwin, Award to Patrick Daurio. nies that were at once joyful and Open Mic Coffee House Isn’t the X-ception Temple Sholom president. WHS PTSO President Lisa praise-filled. “Casino Night is a great way to Quackenbush presented PTSO awards Mr. Lombardo, who was in the Takes Place in Summit spend an evening with friends while to the following students: Isabele audience, was recognized with a SUMMIT – Second Saturdays’ One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent at the same time helping the Temple,” Encarnacion (crafts), Jessie Cohn standing ovation. “Open Mic” Coffee House will take By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Similar to competing general man- said Karen Schack of Scotch Plains, (fine arts), Matthew Leong (orches- CAS performed Three Psalms of place on Saturday, June 10, in the 2 & 1/2 popcorns agers in professional baseball, both who has been a member of Temple tra), Danielle Partenope (band), Timo- David for the first time in celebration Fellowship Hall of the Summit Uni- Too bad X-Men: The Last Stand camps are constantly scouting for the Sholom for four years. thy Mathews (vocal) and Zal Spialter of its 30th anniversary year, which tarian Church at 4 Waldron Avenue isn’t the exception that proves the rule. sort of talent that will ensure their “It is a fun way to raise money,” (drama). was during its 1993-1994 season. (corner of Springfield Avenue) in You see, the vast majority of comic- success. I.e.-Hugh Jackman’s thought- said Sally Isaacs of Piscataway, a The final presentations of the night Like Three Psalms of David, Summit. Performer signup is at 7:30 book-inspired movies have come to be ful Logan/Wolverine is a stout sup- member of the congregation, and a were the Westfield Coalition for the Brahms’s Naine was also performed p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. blurringly familiar. The good news is, porter of the liberal Xavier; whereas recent member of the adult B’nei Arts Scholarships, presented by Coa- in three sections, all in German. Admission is $5 but free if perform- they are colorful, rousing, idealistic the revengeful Raven Darkholme/ Mitzvah class. lition President Carol Snyder. The The Mount St. Mary Academy ing. and, for all their secret handshake lan- Mystique (Rebecca Romijn) presently Baskets overflowing with artwork, recipients were: Diana Spiridigliosi, Chorale, under the Direction of Sister Treats and refreshments will be guage and lore, ultimately simple and prefers Magneto’s bad boy ways. games, movies, sports tickets, garden Stephen Markowski, Jessica Minsky, Mary Gomolka, joined CAS in sing- provided, including coffee donated accessible at the core. But in the specific instance of Dr. accessories and many other “themes” Danny Schwartz, Jonathan Maimon ing John Rutter’s Mass of the Chil- by Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery in That’s what makes their pulp-based Jean Grey (Famke Janssen), a.k.a. Phoe- were among the Casino Night prizes. and Annie Peyton. dren. Westfield and desserts from Trader source so attractive to young readers nix, the stakes are personal as well as Ellen Goff Entriken sang the solo Joe’s, also in Westfield. in the first place. The bad news is, the symbolic. Both Xavier and Magneto soprano parts of the Mass of the Chil- Musicians, poets, comedians, ma- latest generation of computer-assisted agree their former prodigy is the most dren while Jeremiah Goldovitz per- gicians and performance artists of all transfers from comic panel to screen talented of mutants…a class five for formed the baritone sections. kinds are invited to display their tal- is reaching the tail end of its validity. gosh sakes. With whom she sides could The mass was sung in both Latin ents. Performers are asked to arrive at Co-scribes Simon Kinberg and Zak tip the balance in the civil war that and English and opened and closed 7:30 to sign up for a time slot. Slots Penn won’t win a Pulitzer. But they do ensues. with Mount St. Mary’s Choir singing are given away on a first-come-first- thrash out some refreshingly important Like quandaries populate the script hymns written by Bishop Thomas served basis. There is a two-song thoughts. Both a treatise on minority hither and thither. But let’s not get Ken, chaplain to British royalty dur- limit per musician/group, a five- politics as well as a satire on how racism carried away. This is neither Machiavelli ing the 17th and 18th centuries. minute limit on poetry and a 10- can be tooled up for the purposes of nor Dante. It’s just action director Brett Accompanying the vocal perfor- minute limit on skits. domination, the metaphors are aplenty. Ratner. And he figures his bread is mances was the Choral Art Society This series takes place on the sec- Ghost of Bigotry Present, the plot this buttered on the side of combat. Orchestra. ond Saturday of every month, Sep- go-round centers on a cure being touted So he relentlessly engages in that CAS began in 1962 with a mem- tember through June. For directions, by the good folks at Worthington Corpo- pursuit for the last thirty-five minutes of bership of 25 singers. Today, approxi- or further information, e-mail ration. The insidious assumption is that the movie. While a heart-pounding eye- mately 60 singers are a part of the [email protected]. being a mutant is an illness. One shot of ful, it’s exhausting, not to mention dis- this stuff and the X-person loses all his or heartening, and a mite disingenuous, her extraordinary powers. Voila, the too. Granted, mutant matters are finally Groove Cats to Appear at longstanding enmity between humans settled, for the time being at least. But possessing no special ability and those what happened to all that noble talk? threateningly gifted with all manner of Of course good sense kicks in and Methodist Church Friday super facility will come to an end. reminds that the starting place for all this Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times WESTFIELD – The Friday Night Bandleader James Dean has led Thus the line in the sand is drawn. splashing rigmarole is, after all, a comic THANK YOU…Dr. Linda King thanks WHS drama teacher Joe Nierle for his Concerts 2006 season at Westfield’s big band orchestras for decades, hav- On the Gandhi end of things is Charles book. True, some of its highfalutin lip years of service to the high school. First United Methodist Church, 1 East ing performed with Billy Eckstine, Xavier (Patrick Stewart), founder of service offers a rudimentary primer on Broad St., will be Neil Sedaka, the Xavier Institute of Higher Learn- civics. And aficionados of the Marvel in full swing at Melba Moore, ing. The good old soul has his simi- property, depending on their level of Kaleidoscope Department 7:30 p.m. on Fri- Frankie Avalon, larly inclined adherents. orthodoxy, should more or less be pleased day, June 9, with Eddie Fisher, Much less wait-and-see about it is his with the mixture of elements. the appearance of Nipsey Russel and ex-partner and now arch enemy, Eric As for the rest of us— the great Offers Array of Courses the Solid Jackson Connie Francis, Magnus Lensherr (Ian McKellen), more unwashed, if you will—it’s different. WESTFIELD – The Kaleidoscope Fun with Math, for grades two and Groove Cats, un- along with many popularly known as the super villain Indeed, the adventure yarn’s attempt at Department of the Westfield Summer three, focuses on how to use math in der the direction of others. Magneto. Representing the radical view, playing sociopolitical microcosm adds Workshop (WSW) offers an interest- the everyday world to tell time, count James L. Dean. A suggested do- the survivor of the Nazi death camps a novel edge to the picturesque pande- ing display of courses for the summer money, do math riddles, puzzles and Led by nation at the door now heads the Brotherhood of Mutants. monium. But as it stands, X-Men: The of 2006. number games. In Think Tank, those bandleader James of $10 per person, It’s Magneto’s contention that only Last Stand is hardly the last word in Children in grades three through in grades three and four will sharpen Dean, and aug- or $5 for students supremacy will lead to peace. But to entertainment, let alone affairs of state. eight can enroll in one of the several their mental skills with picture, word, mented by Philip and children, is re- gain the pre-eminence necessary to that * * * * * levels of chess classes available this logic and jigsaw puzzles and hidden- Jones on vocals, this quested. The goal, the right-winger must win the X-Men: The Last Stand, rated PG- summer. Absolute beginners will learn word games. band brings music church and sanc- backing of those mutants who would 13, is a 20th Century Fox release the basics by playing very simple New this year to the Kaleidoscope from the big band tuary are handicap otherwise prefer either assimilation or directed by Brett Ratner and stars chess forms, while more advanced Department is CSI: Westfield. Stu- era, ‘40s swing, accessible and the the more Zen-like stratagems espoused Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen and students can add to their knowledge dents in grades five through eight can dance music, bebop sanctuary is air- by Xavier’s peace-love coalition. Famke Janssen. Running time: 104 and skills on an intermediate level. combine their interests in science and and rock and roll conditioned. Park- minutes Those with even more experience will mystery as they become part of an standards. The band James L. Dean ing can be found learn exciting tactics that lead to a investigative team which will iden- will pay homage to in the church lot quick checkmate in the upper level tify and trace evidence at a simulated the music of Glenn Miller, Duke on Ferris Place, on nearby streets and classes. “crime scene.” Ellington, and tributes to musicians in local nearby lots. For further infor- For the very young students in The tuition-based program also Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and Stan mation, call the church office at (908) grades one and two, a separate course includes two musical theater work- Kenton, as well as contemporary jazz 233-4211 daily from 8:30 a.m. to entitled Chess and Checkers will in- shops. Junior high school students favorites. 3:30 p.m. troduce them to various strategies will be performing Seussical, while involved with successfully playing those in senior high school will present these two board games. Carousel. Cardenas to Demonstrate Two culinary courses are offered As part of the 35th anniversary this summer. Cooking Magic, for stu- celebration, the WSW is sponsoring dents in grades two and three, ex- an art contest for registered students. Figure Sculpting for WAA plores easy cooking techniques and The illustrations of 35 winners will WESTFIELD – On Saturday, June fabrication, plastics and wax works. preparation for simple recipes. Those be selected and these workshop art- 10, Alfredo Cardenas will give a fig- He has taught at the Sculpture Center, in grades four through six can experi- ists will receive a free ticket to ure sculpting demonstration in clay Five Towns Music and Art Founda- ment with snack and meal recipes, Seussical. A grand prize winner will at the Westfield Art Association meet- tion, the Education Alliance and while learning measurements and also receive a $350 gift certificate to ing, which will be held from 2 to 4 Brooklyn College. He is currently on food preparation, in Kitchen Chem- any of the NJWA programs. p.m. at the Donald B. Palmer Mu- the faculty at the Visual Art Center of istry. A special drawing will be held to seum of the Springfield Free Public New Jersey, JCC Long Beach and Several science-related classes in- select one student to receive a free Library at 66 Mountain Avenue, lo- Westchester Community College. clude Discover Science for children tuition to this year’s WSW program. cated in Springfield. The public is welcome to join the in grade one. Here they learn to per- All registered students are eligible Alfredo Cardenas studied at the demonstration on Saturday, June 10, form and record many experiments. for this drawing, and the winner will School of Visual Arts, Brooklyn Mu- from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Springfield They explore the five senses, colors, be announced at the Arts Festival on seum, Art Students’ League and also Public Library. For directions, call magnets and more, and bring home a July 27. with Master Sculptor Jose DeCreeft. the library at (973) 376-4930. For any book of these experiments. Grades For additional information on the He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts other questions, call Tobia Meyers at two and three experience the joy of Westfield Summer Workshop, call degree from Pratt Institute and a (908) 687-2945. There is free park- discovery with simple experiments (908) 518-1551 or visit the office at Master of Fine Arts degree in sculp- ing along both sides of Mountain in Exploring Science, while students 150-152 East Broad Street in ture from Brooklyn College. Avenue. The municipal lot in front of in grades four to six investigate the Westfield. Log on to His professional experience encom- the Motor Vehicle Agency is a pay “whys” through simple biology, ecol- www.njworkshopforthearts.com for passes stone carving, bronze casting, station lot. Parking is not free in the IRON CHEFS…Students enjoy dabbling in the culinary arts in the cooking- ogy, chemistry, physics and geology information on all programs of the mold making, fiberglass and metal municipal lots on Saturday. related classes at the Westfield Summer Workshop. projects. NJWA. Page 22 Thursday, June 8, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WHS Fine Arts Department Recognizes Seniors with Awards

By DON WILLIAMS Scholarships for their devotion to the tra went to violinists Jenna and Kayla Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times drama program. Mr. Nierle called Vandervort and cellist Andrea Gor- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Maurice “an amazing human being don. WHS Grad Sklar Garners Tony High School (WHS) Fine Arts De- who will impact our lives,” while he Mr. Wojcik presented the Director’s partment held its annual Senior Fine cited Nick’s enthusiasm and dedica- Awards for Band to Jonathan Maimon, Arts Recognition Night on May 31 in tion ever since his first role as a tele- Neal Nemiroff and Danielle the high school’s Cafeteria B, during graph operator in is first production. Partenope. Mr. Wojcik described Nomination for Wedding Singer which teachers in the department gave Jonathan’s work ethic as “profes- By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY seniors awards for their participation sional” since his freshman year, play- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and accomplishments in the arts. ing in “virtually every ensemble,” WESTFIELD – We’ve all heard The evening began with a short where he “gets the job done like a the “I’m just happy to be nominated” performance by the WHS Jazz En- paid professional.” Mr. Wojcik rec- speech at award shows, but 1991 semble, directed for the evening by ognized Nemiroff’s versatility on Westfield High School graduate Mat- Steven Stauffer, director of the saxophone in both jazz and concert thew Sklar really means it. school’s Jazz Band II. band music. Danielle spent the year Recently, his musical score for The District Fine Arts Director Dr. Linda conducting and coaching student en- Wedding Singer was nominated for a King welcomed the gathered students sembles. “She is the first student in Tony in the Best Original Score cat- and their families, noting the high my career who has transcended being egory. quality of work produced by high a student and has begun student teach- The Broadway musical, based on school students over the past year in ing in high school,” said Mr. Wojcik. the Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore the areas of visual art, drama and Steven Stouffer presented the Louie movie, is also nominated for four music. Dr. King also announced that Armstrong Award to drummer Bran- more Tonys including Best Book of a over $10,000 in awards and scholar- don Cuba and the Woodie Herman Musical, Best Performance by a lead- ships would be presented. Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times Award to Neal Nemiroff. ing actor in a musical, Best Choreog- Stephen Markowski won the first STEP RIGHT UP…Kathleen Solan Marching Band Director Michael rapher and Best Musical. scholarship of the evening, the Madeline steps forward to receive the Woman’s Fackelman presented Drum Major In the overall category of Best Bristol Scholarship. Established in 1990 Club of Westfield’s Music Award. Awards to seniors Jessie Cohn and Musical, the show is pitted against by Tony Bristol in memory of his Parents of students in the drama pro- Danielle Partenope and junior “The Color Purple,” “The Drowsy mother, it is awarded to students who gram sold concessions at perfor- Stephanie Musat. The John Philip Chaperone” and “Jersey Boys.” demonstrate high interest and achieve- mances to raise money for these $350 Sousa Band Award went to Lauren On Thursday, May 25, Mr. Sklar ment in the arts. Stephen, who will be attended the official Tony Nominees’ THE WEDDING SINGER…Westfield’s Matthew Sklar, center, wrote the music attending the Mason Gross School of Luncheon at the Rainbow Room. for the new Broadway musical The Wedding Singer, and was just nominated for the Arts at Rutgers next year, has been “We weren’t allowed to bring any- a Tony award. Several friends who all graduated together with Mr. Sklar from active in the concert band, marching one else; it was just the nominees,” he Westfield High School and did chorus and the musicals together, went into New band and drama programs. He recently said in a phone interview. “Just being York City a few weeks ago to see the show and meet up with him. Outside the starred as Judas in the WHS spring there, sitting at a table with actors Jim theater are, from left to right Karen Zippler, Class of 1991; Kim Dickey, Class of Jesus Christ Superstar 1991; Matthew Sklar, Class of 1991; Tracy Rawnicki, Class of 1990 and David production of . Dale and Lynn Redgrave with Harry Greenberg, Class of 1990 Shortly after the presentation, Dr. Connick, Jr. at the next table was the King announced that longtime drama most incredible experience.” nominee, Westfield recognized and ken with him after the show. “It has teacher Joe Nierle will be retiring He also expressed excitement that championed him as a talented adoles- been great to connect with them after this year. because “Singer” was nominated for again,” he said of their recent re- “Joe built a stellar drama depart- Best Musical, one of his songs would unions. ment at WHS,” said Dr. King. “To be be aired on the June 11 telecast. Specifically, he remembered with in his classroom is to bear witness to Even though this is Mr. Sklar’s fondness some of the encouragement the high art of teaching at its very Broadway debut as a composer, he’s he received from teachers and men- best. He is a generous gentleman and no stranger to the Great White Way. tors like Westfield Summer Music a team player.” Since he was 18, he has worked on Workshop leader Drude Roessler, Joe Senior Maurice Blackmon came Broadway as a rehearsal pianist, pit Nierle, Bill Matthews, Sharon forward to publicly thank Mr. Nierle pianist, assistant conductor and asso- Reynolds and junior high teacher Kris on behalf of his students. “When I ciate conductor for productions of Morasso. found out Mr. Nierle was retiring, I Nine, 42nd Street, Titanic, Miss “I remember writing a song for the walked into his office and gave him a Saigon and Les Misérables. spring choral concert at Edison Jun- hug,” he said, “There was nothing to Most of his formal, classical train- ior High and Ms. Morasso used it,” he say. He has a way of taking you in, ing took place at Julliard on week- reminisced. He sent it in to the Disney bringing things out of you and giving ends, he said, and at Tanglewood dur- Channel and they used it as well. great artistic direction.” ing the summer before his high school After attending the Tony Nominee Mr. Nierle came forward and senior year. Luncheon with the other honorees Matthew Sklar thanked his students and colleagues, Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times “By the end of my freshman year at last week, Mr. Sklar felt like he re- expressing his enjoyment in working WINNERS…Matthew Leong stands with Kayla, Megan and Jenna Vandervort New York University, I had played in ceived all the professional recogni- with the current class of seniors and following the ceremony. Matthew received the National School Orchestra Award three professional shows,” he said. cent. “A close circle of parents, stu- tion he needed. regret that he will not see his Acting and Westfield Coalition for the Arts Scholarship. Megan also received the Finishing his degree at NYU was not dents and teachers have been behind “They had an inspiring speaker that I students develop over the coming National School Orchestra Award, while Kayla and Jenna received the Director’s in the cards for Matthew Sklar. “After me for a long while,” he told the day…when I left the luncheon, it felt years. He then presented the Drama Award for Orchestra. playing at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Play- Westfield Leader and Scotch Plains/ like that was the real win for me.” Achievement Scholarships. scholarships. Bentivegna, while Danielle Partenope house, the professional opportunities kept Fanwood Times. The Tony Awards will be broadcast Maurice Blackmon and Nick Wil- Vocal music teacher Sharon garnered the Jerome Morrow Memo- coming my way.” So he took them. A number of them have seen the on Sunday, June 11, at 8 p.m. on CBS. liams received Drama Achievement Reynolds presented Kathleen Solan rial Award for achievement in color But way before he became a Tony preview performances and have spo- with the Woman’s Club of Westfield’s guard. Music Award. The award is given in WHS Marching Band Parents As- Youth Sing for Charity memory of Connie Strachan. sociation President Nancy Musat pre- Area Students of Clarissa Michael Noblett received the Mid- sented senior members of the march- At Cranford Church Day Musicales Award for his strong ing band with scholarships, from CRANFORD – On Sunday, June work as a bass soloist. money raised by the association’s 11, at St. Michael’s Church in Nolde Hold Flute Recital Vocal music teacher Bill Mathews fundraising efforts. These scholar- Cranford, youth from St. Michael’s AREA – Music instructor Clarissa Sara Birkenthal performed a flute presented concert choir awards to dis- ships went to Anne Sinisi, Ben Holt, Parish and the Cranford community Nolde held a flute recital at her concerto by Vivaldi and children’s tinguished vocalists Kristin Aguero, Christina Collucci, Danielle will put on their third annual spring Garwood home on Monday, May 22. dances by Kodaly on piccolo. Jennifer Kujawski, Allison Siko and concert. The recital opened with a performance Roosevelt Intermediate School Nicholas Williams. “These students A variety of songs will be per- of the Boismortier concerto for five eighth graders Rachel Friedman and Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times savor every note they sing and every formed including a selection from flutes performed by all of Ms. Nolde’s Yixiao Wang followed with music of STAR OF THE EVENING…Danielle piece they play,” said Mr. Mathews. Les Miserables, Jekyll & Hyde and students. Stamitz and Mozart. Yixao performed Partenope returns to her seat with a Instrumental music teacher plaque commemorating her tenure as The Scarlet Pimpernel. This year the Edison Intermediate School eighth the first movement of the Mozart D drum major. Danielle walked away with Raymond Wojcik bestowed awards church will introduce several young grader Alison Ricardo followed with Major Concerto. He performs with five awards and scholarships for her to members of the WHS bands and singers from the area. a performance of the Fantasie op. 79 the Philharmonica of the NJYS and musical involvement. orchestras. The National School Or- The performance begins at 7:30 by Gabriel Fauré. Alison participates participated in the 2006 Region II. chestra Award, presented nationwide p.m. There will be a free will dona- in the New Jersey Youth Symphony Next year, he will also be joining the Book Store Hosts to the top orchestral musicians in tion at the end of the evening to (NJYS) flute choir and was first pic- Westfield High School Wind En- each high school, went to Matthew benefit Broadway Cares/Equity colo with this year’s Region II band. semble. Laura Carabello Leong and Megan Vandervort. Fights Aids, Raphael’s Life House She will be joining the Westfield High Annie Mylak, sixth grader from WESTFIELD – The Town Book Matthew, the concertmaster for the and VH1 Save the Music Founda- School Wind Ensemble this year as a Springfield and Elizabeth McCabe, a Store of Westfield will host a Meet high school’s chamber and symphony Don Williams for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion. freshman. Franklin Elementary School fourth and Greet book signing this week- orchestras, is “a wonderful violinist, a WALKING TALL…Andrea Gordon Hannah Markey and Brie grader, were next with music of Mozart. end. On Saturday, June 10, from 11 scholar and a very funny guy,” said Mr. beams as she carries her Director’s Wright Dances with Adamcyck, both seventh graders from Nicole Spera and Melissa Riegel, both a.m. to 1 p.m., New Jersey author Wojcik. Megan is the principal violist Award for Orchestra. Scotch Plains, performed the music eighth graders at Edison Intermediate Laura Carabello will be in the store to in the chamber and symphony orches- Millie Cast member of Telemann and Mozart, respectively. School, rounded out the program with promote her new novel, “Crude! A tras and also a “student of music in a Partenope, Danny Schwartz, Diana WESTFIELD – Westfield resident Westfield High School ninth grader music of Kodaly, Bartok and Enesco. Story of Passion in Aruba.” broader sense,” according to Mr. Wojcik, Spiridigliozzi, Gianna DiFrancesco, Joan Wright participated in a Master If unable to attend this event, call who noted that an original piece of hers Jameson Lipe, Jessie Cohn, Jessica Dance Class last week at the New (908) 233-3535 and reserve an would be premiered the week of June 5. Graham, Josh Fishman, Julia Nelson, Jersey Performing Arts Center. The autographed copy. The Director’s Awards for Orches- Katlin Swadosh, Lauren Bentivegna class, conducted in conjunction with and Neal Nemiroff. the eight-performance NJPAC run of WHS art teachers Roy Chambers Broadway’s Thoroughly Modern Shop Where the and Leah Jarvis presented the art de- Millie, was taught by cast member Bo partment awards. Broadwell, who has also appeared in Alan Tso received the Woman’s the national tours of CATS and Crazy Landscapers Shop Club of Westfield’s Arts Award. The for You. 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