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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 19, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 114th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 50-114 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Gov. McGreevey Resigns; Area Politicians Weigh In By LAUREN S. PASS Senator Codey served in the state Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader assembly from 1974 to 1981 and in Westfield) told The Leader that, “I New Jersey made national news the senate since 1982. He was also personally favor allowing the vot- last week, including the front page acting Governor in 2002 for a brief ers to decide this November.” of The Los Angeles Times, as Gover- period of time before Governor He said that legislators need to nor James McGreevey announced McGreevey took office. have a “real debate” about the role of that he is “a gay American” and At a press conference on Friday, a lieutenant governor, who would that, after having an extramarital Senator Codey pledged to make a run and be elected with the gover- affair with another man, he is re- “smooth and orderly” transition of nor, similar to a vice-president. signing as Governor effective Mon- power. The senator said that since the day, November 15. In response to questions from re- governor will not resign until No- Although, as of press time, the porters, he said that the governor is vember, he can not say if he is November 15 resignation date capable of doing his job through No- advancing his own plans to run for stands, pressure from state Repub- vember, but admitted that the gover- the office. “Politics is played in the licans and Democrats alike could nor made a mistake in hiring his al- present tense,” he said. push McGreevey to move the date leged lover Golan Cipel. Senator Nick Scutari, (D-Linden) up to September 2, which would When asked by The Westfield said, “having resigned from a post allow for a special election in No- Leader if he thought it was fair to the myself (from the Union County vember. Candidates being floated voters and residents of the state to not Board of Chosen Freeholders), I for a special election include US allow a special election this year, think it’s personal to the person Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ) and Senator Codey said that he “could elected.” He said that since the gov- former Republican Governor Tho- make an argument either way.” He ernor was elected to serve for four mas Kean. said that an election this November years, it’s his decision as to how Without a special election, Sen- would not allow for a primary and the much he will serve. Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader ate President Richard Codey (D- proper vetting of candidates. He said that Senator Codey is an FUTURE ACTING GOVERNOR...Senate President Richard Codey held a press conference in West Orange on Friday. West Orange) will take over as act- He closed the conference 15 min- “experienced legislator” and a “tal- Senator Codey will take over as Acting Governor when Governor McGreevey steps down on Monday, November 15. Senator ing governor until the end of utes ahead of schedule by saying, ented government official.” Codey also served as Acting Governor for a day after Governor Christie Whitman’s resignation. McGreevey’s term in January 2006. “the state will be in good hands.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTACT We Care MS Borough Council Delays Community Center; Will Examine Affordable Housing Possibilities Offers Crisis Aid By MICHAEL POLLACK Mayor Viglianti’s letter, concerning a center, and how much it would cost.” location for meeting the borough’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader community center to be built on the The mayor’s letter indicates, “The constitutional obligation to provide During Mountainside’s August 17 Barnes Tract, was read aloud. It states governing body decided to have the for affordable housing.” regular agenda meeting, Mayor Rob- that the borough has “hired an archi- question put to the voters by way of a “I’ve always been a big proponent And Prevention ert Viglianti addressed a letter that was tect to gather data to help us determine non-binding referendum in the No- of the community center,” said Coun- By MIRIAM BAMBERGER without passing judgment, and the mailed to all Mountainside citizens. what we would offer in a community vember general election.” cilman Paul Mirabelli. “We are still Specially Written for The Westfield Leader organization also offers callers rec- However, “due to new state-man- committed to expanding our commu- CONTACT We Care welcomed ommendations to other outlets. dated rules regarding affordable hous- nity and our recreational facilities David Owens as its new executive CONTACT keeps a directory on ing, we have decided not to proceed throughout Mountainside. We are director on June 1 of this year, hand of social service agencies, with the November referendum and we certainly going to move ahead with following the retirement of the pre- other hotlines, food banks, and a have placed a temporary hold on the those plans but now we have other vious director. Mr. Owens volun- complete list of professionals who community center.” The borough’s next things to consider. We still believe it’s teered for the group for three years offer all types of services ranging course of action was to meet with Mu- the right thing for Mountainside.” while remaining self-employed in from employment, to housing, to nicipal Planner Robert Michaels to In response, Scott Schmedel said, the field of public relations and medical treatment. discuss the “possible utilization of the “Although I’ve had a lot of questions marketing. Another initiative of CONTACT Barnes Tract, at least in part, as a loca- about the community center, I’m sorry CONTACT We Care is a non- is the “senior ring” program, where tion for affordable housing.” that you have to put off consideration of profit crisis intervention organiza- a volunteer places calls to Although the borough has placed a it because I think everyone in the com- tion that offers confidential and homebound senior citizens who temporary hold on the community munity would like to have a chance to anonymous assistance to anyone in may need someone to talk to. center, Mayor Viglianti said “this discuss it. Since you are putting it off, need. The organization is based out of a decision does not mean that there will now you would have time to find resi- The local organization, currently confidential location, and assistance not be a community center on the dents interested in the subject, who could based in Westfield, is one of many is available through the hotline num- Barnes Tract, nor does it mean, if we be brought together as an advisory group affiliated organizations across the ber (908) 232-2880. Mr. Owens is eventually conclude that the Barnes to discuss the proposal. I urge you to country under the umbrella organi- currently the only full-time worker Tract will not accommodate both rec- involve the community directly.” zation CONTACT USA. Founded of CONTACT, but the group has reational and residential uses, that we “The King James version of the in the early 1960’s, CONTACT origi- over 90 trained volunteers. Eileen have abandoned the notion of ex- Bible is generally accepted as the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader nated in Australia, where a Method- Fitzmaurice recently joined as an LAYING DOWN THE LINES...New gas lines are being laid on Kimball Avenue panding recreational facilities in the greatest work of literature in the En- ist minister started a similar group “almost full-time” worker, and will as well as other areas of Westfield. An extensive reworking of the gas mains is borough. The decision does mean that glish language,” Mr. Schmedel added. called Lifeline. The local contin- lead the training sessions for new under way throughout town. we will be considering a Master Plan “And the most amazing thing about gent formed 29 years ago, occupy- volunteers. that identifies the Barnes Tract as a the King James Version of the Bible is ing different locations in Fanwood, Upcoming events include the 9th that it was written by a committee.” Scotch Plains and Westfield. Mr. Annual 5K on Saturday, August 21. “I will listen to what you’re say- Owens said that although originally The run, held at LaGrande Park in ing,” Mayor Viglianti replied. “I will associated with Christian mission- Fanwood, begins at 5:45 p.m. A Non-Profits in WF, SP and FW consider it, but we’re a ways away ary work, CONTACT has moved Kids Sprint and Invitational Wheel- from even getting there again.” away from religious affiliation to chair Race sponsored by Children’s In regular council business, the offer help to anyone in need. Specialized Hospital will also be Reveal 2003-04 Annual Financials council authorized advertising the sale Mr. Owens became involved in part of the event. Registration is of a surplus police vehicle. The bor- CONTACT after being inspired by required, and interested volunteers By VICOTRIA MCCABE The Girl Scout Council Washing- $257,293 was used on programs, and ough no longer needs the vehicle, a the service of the rescue squad, which are welcome to call (908) 301-1899. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ton Rock raised $1,610,848 – the remaining $10,943 was spent on 2002 Ford Crown Victoria with 68,758 his son volunteered for. Rather than The fall training program begins The following non-profit organi- $1,319,369 from program service rev- fundraising. miles, for public purposes. work in the medical field, Mr. Owens on Tuesday, September 21. The zations in Westfield, Scotch Plains enue, $280,222 from direct public The Center for Women and Fami- The borough will authorize adver- wanted to make a contribution using program consists of a 12-week and Fanwood listed contributions and contributions and $11,257 from other lies raised $57,998 between direct tising the sale of unclaimed evidence his communicative skills. “It’s the training session that meets Tues- expenses for the 2003-2004 year ac- sources. They spent a total of public contributions, government recovered by the police department. kind of organization that suited my day nights from 7-10 p.m. at the cording to the web site for the New $1,531,125, using $1,233,983 on pro- grants, program service revenue and The items that the borough keeps in skills,” said Mr. Owens. United Methodist Church. The 50 Jersey State Department of Consumer grams, $242,710 on management other support. They spent $77,693, storage have not been claimed and Part of the 1-800-Suicide net- hours of training is required for Affairs. expenses and $54,432 on fundraising. mainly on program expenses. include household items, baseball work, CONTACT’s services in- anyone interested in volunteering The Literacy Volunteers of America The “I Have a Dream” Foundation Unico Westfield received $6,000 cards, and computer parts. clude, but are not limited to, sui- for CONTACT, and an application of Union County, based in Westfield, of Temple Emanu-El of Westfield Inc. from direct public contributions, and The borough will refund a veteran’s cide prevention. According to Mr. and interview must be completed. collected $87,386 from $59,579 in received $343,373. $329,025 came they spent $120 on program expenses. deduction on Block 15.N Lot 31 in the Owens, people often call the hotline The only criterion is that volun- government grants, $26,172 in direct from direct public donations and The New Jersey School-Age Child amount of $250 as requested by the tax to talk about a stressful situation, teers must be age 18 or older. and indirect public contributions and $14,348 in other support. They spent Care Coalition, based in Westfield, assessor. The council also authorized such as unemployment, depression, For more information on any of $1,635 in program service revenue. $34,251 on program and manage- received $361,844 from public con- to renew membership in the Suburban family problems or illness. The the CONTACT We Care programs They spent $84,076 on $78,704 worth ment expenses. tributions, program service revenue Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, which hotline always has someone avail- or to volunteer, please call the of- of program expenses and $5,372 The Jewish Community Center of and other support, including $264,537 expires on December 31, 2007. able to listen and discuss problems fice number (908) 301-1899. worth of management expenses. Central New Jersey received $275,780 in government grants. They spent a “Last Wednesday, I had the opportu- The Education Enrichment Foun- from direct public contributions, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 dation of Scotch Plains and Fanwood $220,992 from indirect public contri- received $37,373 from direct public butions, $50,132 from government contributions and other support, grants, $2,863,635 from program ser- spending $6,724 on program and vice revenue and $627,147 from other management expenses and on support for a total revenue of fundraising. $4,037,686. They spent $3,554,867 The Arab Student Aid International on programs and $759,446 on man- Corporation, based in Scotch Plains, agement, a total of $4,314,313. amassed $491,951 from program ser- The Jewish Federation of Central vice revenue and other support. They New Jersey received $6,252,366, spent $492,637 on programming and $6,117,945 of which came from di- $199,946 on management expenses rect public contributions. They spent for a total of $692,583. a total of $6,013,920 on programs, The Union County chapter of Boys management and fundraising. Town of Italy, based in Scotch Plains, CONTACT We Care, Inc. raised received $54,390 in direct public con- $207,539 from direct and indirect tributions, their only source of rev- public contributions, government enue. They spent $58,367 on pro- grants, program service revenue and grams and fundraising. other support. $246,350 of the

PAGE INDEX Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 10-15 A SIGN OF THE TIMES...Westfield resident Jim Baker had new signs made for EVERYBODY OUT!...The offices and stores at 251 North Avenue West, includ- the Elm Street parking lot, which show that the lot is free to shoppers on Saturdays ing The Westfield Leader, had to be evacuated on Tuesday because of a gas leak. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 Classifieds...... 15 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 17-18 and Sundays. Page 8 Thursday, August 19, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication McGreevey Local Residents Respond to Governor James McGreevey Issue

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “He’s certainly the right kind of person for the job,” Senator Scutari told The Leader. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R- Westfield) said that the issue is not about the governor’s sexuality, but rather the “integrity in office.” Assemblyman Bramnick told The Leader that putting off the choice of the New Jersey electorate for a full year is “politics at its worst.” He said that because Senator Codey is an ex- perienced legislator, there is no need for a long transition period. Westfield Democratic Chairman Ken Rotter said, “Governor McGreevey’s announcement yester- day must have been tremendously Mike - Westfield Richard - Westfield Jeffrey - Westfield Mary Anne - Westfield Marvin- Scotch Plains difficult for both him and his family. I don’t know why he has to leave. I feel Why should he resign immediately? If No, I don’t think he should resign I think it’s fine to wait until November 15th? As a moral issue it doesn’t matter to I respect his decision to do what he there’s something underlying in the he is going to, though, I think it’s only me. It’s politics. I’m ambivalent on believed was in the best interest of immediately. I’m not sure who’s at If he’s gay, he’s gay. That’s the issue, right? I whole thing. I don’t like to see a lame reasonable for someone to step in and fault. Is the other guy just a player? If don’t feel he should be punished for being whether people should be entitled to vote because I question if it would be a fair our state during this difficult time in duck person in though. The people take his place. It’s the right of the office there’s a special election, the demo- gay. But, if a new governor will be appointed his personal life.” should decide who steps in. to pick the successor. and not voted on, that’s wrong. People should election. I don’t think having McGreevey crats will probably lose and I don’t resign immediately changes the outcome. Mountainside Mayor Robert want to take that risk. have the right to elect the next governor. Viglianti told The Leader, “I wasn’t It’s a no-lose situation for the Democrats. They appoint Corzine, who can finance surprised he was gay. It was semi- his own campaign. They’ll appoint some- common knowledge by this point. I one in the senate and won’t lose a senate feel that shouldn’t be a reason to Non-Profits in WF, SP, FW seat. The Republicans are going to have resign but that wasn’t the reason he a hard time making a fair case for him to left. There will be a lot more coming leave immediately. out soon about possible FBI investi- Reveal Annual Financials gations and the like. I don’t like the idea of waiting till November. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “And truthfully, if Jon Corzine runs, total of $333,787; $298,971 went to agement. MS Council he becomes a strong candidate and program expenses. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 probably the frontrunner. I’d rather The Westfield Day Care Center tary Club received a total of $17,126 nity to meet with the mayor of Watchung, have an elected official instead of this raised $1,249,304 in total, $1,090,093 from direct public contributions. They one of the founding communities in this political fiasco again. I’m opposed to of which came from program service spent exactly $17,126 on programs, joint insurance fund, and we were dis- it. All this talk of an ‘orderly transi- revenue and the rest of which came management, fundraising and pay- cussing how much our community has tion’ is nothing more than political from direct public contributions, gov- ments to affiliates. saved throughout all the years we have mumbo jumbo. I would not be sur- ernment grants and other sources. The Westfield-based Carlton Hill been in this fund and how well it has prised if they moved his decision to They spent $1,259,934, $1,248,596 Family Foundation received $121,015 worked out,” Mayor Viglianti said. “I right now. Almost every single news- of which went towards programs and from sources other than public con- hope I’m not jinxing it now.” paper is calling for his immediate the rest of which went towards man- tributions or program services, and The council authorized the pur- resignation…Common folks and agement expenses and under $1,000 they spent $11,319 on programs and chase of a new pager system and Democrats are all calling for him to of fundraising. management. radio equipment for the Mountainside Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader resign now…” Mayor Viglianti added. JAZZING IT UP...Sweet Sounds of Downtown continued with jazz filling the The Youth and Family Counseling The Chemical People Task Force Volunteer Fire Department after re- “The difference between this situa- streets of Westfield on Tuesday night. Residents gathered at the North Avenue Service, based in Westfield, amassed of Westfield garnered $34,483 in gov- ceiving a grant from the Federal tion and what happened in 2001 with train station to hear one of the bands play. $289,520 from direct and indirect ernment grants and received an addi- Emergency Management Adminis- Christie Whitman was that she did not public contributions, government tional $360 in direct public contribu- tration in the amount of $94,000. leave under possible indictment. grants and program service revenue tions for a total of $34,843. They “Interoperability is the key word for McGreevey’s hoping by resigning that grants since 9/11,” Borough Adminis- the investigations stop. But shame on WESTFIELD after payments totaling $48,207 to spent $39,366, all but $398 of which other sources of support. They spent went towards program expenses. trator James Debbie said. “That will Christie Whitman for committing to allow the police department to talk four years and not serving fully. I POLICE BLOTTER a total of $365,129 - $313,009 on The Manor Park Tenants Associa- fluently with the fire department. The believe the solution is to have an elected program expenses, $38,920 on man- tion received $450 from sources other pager system will allow them to have lieutenant governor. I believe the TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 Livingston Street reported that two of agement expenses and $13,200 on than public contributions, government a larger coverage for the system that people should vote in the successor to Susan DeCarlo, 42, of Fanwood was his motor vehicles were damaged when fundraising expenses. grants or fundraising, and they spent they have now.” have a real natural succession.” arrested and charged with shoplifting they were struck with potted plants. Resolve Community Counseling $39 on fundraising. The council approved to grant non- “Also, as Senate President, if 21 $254.99 in assorted jewelry from a The vehicles were parked in front of the Center of Scotch Plains accrued a The Eighty Six Foundation in union employees a salary increase for senators come together and decide to North Avenue store. She was released victim’s house at the time. total of $368,186, $320,710 of which Westfield received $100 from sources A resident of the 500 block of the year 2004. The board will award out him, he can be removed and we on a summons. came from program service revenue. other than public contributions, gov- a bid for drainage improvements on can elect a new senate president. He’s A purse containing $40 was reported Colonial Avenue reported that They spent $249,510 on programs, ernment grants and program services. stolen from a residence on North Scotch someone threw eggs at her Nottingham Way to lowest bidder Jo not elected for a term. Plains Avenue. husband’s parked vehicle, damag- which, when added to their manage- They reported no expenses. Med Corporation of Elizabeth $31, “The thing I really don’t like is that FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 ing the paint. ment and fundraising expenses, The Meta C. Mergott Foundation 456 and for pothole repairs to Barone if I do something malicious and am Two burglaries were reported, which A bicycle belonging to a resident of equaled a total of $352,579 in ex- received $20,979 from sources other Construction of Kenilworth at $10.08 found to be in the wrong, why should police said may be related. One oc- the 900 block of Summit Avenue was penses. than public contributions, government per square foot not to exceed $25,000. the town and state have to pay for it? curred at a residence on Michael Drive, reported stolen from the south side The Family Support Organization grants or fundraising. They spent “We recognize that we do not have If the settlement goes to Cipel, you in which cash, assorted jewelry and Westfield train station. of Union County, based in Westfield, $37,250 on programs and $5,698 on the manpower nor the equipment to know who pays for it? You’re damn electronics equipment were removed SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 received $74,824 from direct and in- management for a total of $42,948 in repair the potholes in a more permanent right, you and I the taxpayers do.” from the home. A resident of the 900 block of New direct public contributions. They spent expenses. manner,” Mayor Viglianti said. “This Congressman Mike Ferguson (R- The second incident took place at a England Drive reported someone used $21,132 on program and manage- Middle East Media USA amassed contract ensures a professional com- 7) said, “This is a sad time for the Sandra Circle residence, with cash, a his PNC Bank card to withdraw funds. ment expenses. $381,528 from the following sources: pany to fix the problem. We will take state of New Jersey and I wish Gov- 35-millimeter camera and electronics Additionally, unauthorized credit card The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth $377,181 in direct public contribu- the potholes by priority of severity.” ernor McGreevey and his family well equipment having been taken. purchases were made at various loca- The final resolution passed at the in the future.” SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 tions. The total loss to the victim was Baseball Association received tions, $4,163 in program service rev- meeting rejected a bid for paving im- President of the NJ Stonewall Demo- A resident of the 300 block of in excess of $800. $175,555 comprised of $41,987 in enue and $184 from other sources. provements on Locust Avenue and crats Michael Blake of Scotch Plains, direct public contributions and They spent $422,600 on program Mohawk Drive after only receiving said, “On a personal level, I am very $133,568 from other sources. They expenses, management expenses and one bid. The borough will re-advertise saddened. He is a close friend and I SCOTCH PLAINS spent $179,198, $164,595 of which fundraising. the bid. have great respect for him while work- POLICE BLOTTER went towards program expenses. The Pinkin Foundation received The borough heard second reading ing on the domestic partnership legisla- The Children’s Museum of Central $32,834. Most of the money received (public hearing) on an ordinance tion. I don’t feel civil advancements New Jersey, based in Westfield, re- came from direct public contribu- from the front driver side door to the amending borough code chapter 7- will be harmed because of the commit- FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 ceived $32,634 from direct public tions, except $834. $18,500 was spent 10, traffic, as it relates to the gover- ment in the Democrat Party. Senate A Canterbury Drive resident re- rear door. The vehicle was also egged. contributions. They spent $18,512 on on programs. nance of parking along Bristol Road President Richard Codey was the Sen- ported being harassed. The complain- The vehicle was parked in the drive- programs, management and The Torcivia Family Foundation South in the Borough of ate sponsor (of the Domestic Partner- ant states that he is being harassed to way. fundraising expenses. collected $71,568 from sources other Mountainside. The ordinance adds ship Act). He’s open and responsive.” move by the landlord. SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 The Friends of Israel Children’s than public contributions, government ‘No Parking Between’ signs at a dis- A Country Club Lane resident re- Union County Republican Chair- An Allenby Lane resident reported Museum, based in Westfield, raised grants or fundraising, and they spent tance at the south side of Bristol Road man Phil Morin said, “I think it’s un- ported that his 1997 Jeep Cherokee’s that her 2004 Audi was scratched $12,675 from direct public contribu- $152,060, all but $60 of which went beginning 208 feet from the intersec- fortunate that this impending scandal rear window was smashed out. tions. They spent $150 on manage- towards programs. tion of Sheffield Street to a distance has led him to taking this drastic a ment expenses. The Leichner Lerner Foundation westerly for 340 feet. The ordinance step.” He cited the many ethical mis- Mobile Meals of Westfield raised of Scotch Plains received $8,421 from passed unanimously. takes made by people inside and out- The council conducted first read- side the administration. “This was a $25,551 from direct contributions and direct public contributions and other $84,326 in program service revenue support, and they spent $5,276, all ing (introduction) on an ordinance building storm” He said that while the amending the borough code chapter governor is an important and powerful for a total of $109,877. They spent a but $15 of which was spent on pro- IX, building and housing, to establish position, a transition could be made total of $106,800, all of which went grams. the requirement of a survey for con- smoothly over a few week period, and towards program expenses. The Westfield Community Center struction of any new foundation. the governor should show that he “re- The New Jersey Coalition Against Association collected $360,070 from The council also read an ordinance spects the voters of the state.” Aircraft Noise received $937 from direct and indirect public contribu- to amend ordinance 1062-03, fixing Phone calls to Assemblywoman direct public contributions, $2,000 tions, government grants, program salary ranges for certain non-union Linda Stender (D-Fanwood) and from government grants and $229 service revenue and other support. municipal employees. The council Westfield Mayor Gregory McDermott from other support for total revenue Their expenses, totaling $367,590, explained that this deals with most were not returned as of press time. of $3,166. They spent $6,100 on pro- went towards program and manage- offices in the borough, save the police Letters to Governor McGreevey can grams and management. ment expenses. department. Also, the council read an be submitted at http://www.state.nj.us/ The Westfield Jaycees received The Scotch Plains-based 200 Club ordinance amending chapter VII of governor/govmail.html $941 from support other than public of Union County received a total of the code of the borough of * * * * * * * contributions, government grants or $137,774 from direct public contri- Mountainside by increasing the fines Michael Pollack contributed to this program revenue, and they reported butions and other support. They spent for moving and non-moving traffic article. no expenses. $89,363 of their $130,265 of expenses violations by $3. In regards to the fine The Junior Women’s Club of on programming. The remainder of hike, Mayor Viglianti quipped, “As Westfield raised a total of $27,765 their spending went to management Yogi Berra would say, ‘hear we go from direct contributions, program expenses and to fundraising. again. It’s deja vu all over again.” Letters to Governor McGreevey Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader revenue and other support. They spent Freedom’s Wings International re- The council made a motion on all can be submitted at http:// ITALY OR BUST...The Scotch Plains delegation to Montazzoli, Italy, the sister applications for raffles licenses includ- city of Scotch Plains, left for Italy last week. The group, which included Mayor $29,096, $25,044 of which went to ceived $13,835, mainly from direct www.state.nj.us/governor/ ing The Knights of Columbus # 1 New govmail.html. Martin Marks and Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge, will stay with families in the fundraising efforts and the remainder public contributions, and spent sister city and will also visit Rome. Jersey Chapter (off premise draw), of which went to programs and man- $13,698 on programs and manage- Center for Hope Hospice (on premise ment. 50/50 and ‘tricky tray’), and Children’s As of August 2, 2004 FITNESS SPA CAFE Specialized Hospital (on premise draw). Become a Subscriber: The council also passed a motion ap- proving the appointment of Andrew Call (908) 232-4407 or Diamond, Gregory Beldon and Jason ALISSA KAYE, M.D. Visit www.goleader.com Ropelski to the Mountainside Volun- teer Fire Department. is joining her father, GARY L. KAYE, M.D.

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, August 19, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 34-46 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Gov. McGreevey Resigns; Local Politicians Comment By LAUREN S. PASS acting Governor in 2002 for a brief said that since the governor was Specially Written for The Times period of time before Governor elected to serve for four years, it’s his New Jersey made national news McGreevey took office. decision as to how much he will serve. last week, including the front page of At a press conference on Friday, He said that Senator Codey is an The Los Angeles Times, as Governor Senator Codey pledged to make a “experienced legislator” and a “tal- James McGreevey announced that he “smooth and orderly” transition of ented government official.” is “a gay American” and that, after power. “He’s certainly the right kind of having an extramarital affair with In response to questions from re- person for the job,” Senator Scutari another man, he is resigning as Gov- porters, he said that the governor is told The Times. ernor effective Monday, November capable of doing his job through No- Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R- 15. vember, but admitted that the gover- Westfield) told The Times that, “I Although, as of press time, the nor made a mistake in hiring his al- personally favor allowing the voters November 15 resignation date stands, leged lover Golan Cipel. to decide this November.” pressure from state Republicans and When asked by The Scotch Plains- He said that legislators need to have Democrats alike could push Fanwood Times if he thought it was a “real debate” about the role of a McGreevey to move the date up to fair to the voters and residents of the Lieutenant Governor, who would run September 2, which would allow for state to not allow a special election and be elected with the governor, a special election in November. Can- this year, Senator Codey said that he similar to a vice-president. didates being floated for a special “could make an argument either way.” The senator said that since the gov- election include US Senator Jon He said that an election this Novem- ernor will not resign until November, Corzine (D-NJ) and former Republi- ber would not allow for a primary and he can not say if he is advancing his can Governor Thomas Kean. the proper vetting of candidates. own plans to run for the office. “Poli- Without a special election, Senate He closed the conference 15 min- tics is played inthe present tense,” he President Richard Codey (D-West utes ahead of schedule by saying, said. Orange) will take over as acting gov- “the state will be in good hands.” Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R- ernor until the end of McGreevey’s Senator Nick Scutari, (D-Linden) Westfield) said that the issue is not Fred Rossi for The Times term in January 2006. said, “having resigned from a post about the governor’s sexuality, but ITALY OR BUST...The Scotch Plains delegation to Montazzoli, Italy, the sister city of Scotch Plains, left for Italy last week. Senator Codey served in the state The group, which included Mayor Martin Marks and Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge, will stay with families in the sister city myself (from the Union County Board rather the “integrity in office.” and will also visit Rome. assembly from 1974 to 1981 and in of Chosen Freeholders), I think it’s Assemblyman Bramnick told The the senate since 1982. He was also personal to the person elected.” He Times that putting off the choice of the New Jersey electorate for a full year is “politics at its worst.” He said Township Council Considers that because Senator Codey is an ex- CONTACT We Care perienced legislator, there is no need for a long transition period. Westfield Democratic Chairman Ken Rotter said, “Governor Offers Crisis Aid Installation of Knox Boxes McGreevey’s announcement yester- By FRED ROSSI access faster, a positive impact in eral thousand homes in Scotch day must have been tremendously Specially Written for The Times lessening property insurance costs, Plains might prove to be onerous difficult for both him and his family. Township officials in Scotch and it would free up fire officials to for township officials. Mrs. Malool I respect his decision to do what he And Prevention Plains are expected to speak with go elsewhere in town, especially agreed that extending the program believed was in the best interest of downtown property owners soon our state during this difficult time in By MIRIAM BAMBERGER to talk about a stressful situation, during times of storms or other to residents could prove to be “an Specially Written for The Times about the possibility of installing emergency situations. Knox Boxes administrative nightmare,” and said his personal life.” such as unemployment, depression, “Knox Boxes” that would allow the Mountainside Mayor Robert CONTACT We Care welcomed family problems or illness. The would prevent firefighters “from that the newest effort would likely David Owens as its new executive Fire Department to more quickly sitting around waiting for a key,” be focused on businesses and the Viglianti told The Times, “I wasn’t hotline always has someone avail- gain access to businesses when re- surprised he was gay. It was semi- director on June 1 of this year, able to listen and discuss problems Councilwoman Malool told The public schools in Scotch Plains. following the retirement of the pre- sponding to fire alarms. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. The boxes are estimated to cost common knowledge by this point. I without passing judgment, and the The Township Council discussed feel that shouldn’t be a reason to vious director. Mr. Owens volun- organization also offers callers rec- While the council this month con- $200, and business owners could teered for the group for three years the issue this month, the third time sidered a Knox Box program for choose to opt out of the program. In resign but that wasn’t the reason he ommendations to other outlets. in recent years the matter has been left. There will be a lot more coming while remaining self-employed in CONTACT keeps a directory on businesses and residents, it was past years, when the Knox Box pro- the field of public relations and broached. Fire officials feel the de- pointed out by Assistant Township gram has been considered, property out soon about possible FBI investi- hand of social service agencies, vices, secure boxes attached to the gations and the like. I don’t like the marketing. other hotlines, food banks, and a Attorney Lawrence Woodruff that outside of buildings and contain CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTACT We Care is a non- complete list of professionals who overseeing the program for the sev- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 profit crisis intervention organiza- keys to the door of a business, would offer all types of services ranging save time and potential property tion that offers confidential and from employment, to housing, to anonymous assistance to anyone in damage in the event of an alarm or medical treatment. an actual fire. Fire officials would SP Township Residents to See need. Another initiative of CONTACT The local organization, currently keep a master key that opens the is the “senior ring” program, where Knox Boxes. based in Westfield, is one of many a volunteer places calls to affiliated organizations across the There are times when fire offi- homebound senior citizens who cials respond to an alarm, espe- Tax Break From State Funding country under the umbrella organi- may need someone to talk to. zation CONTACT USA. Founded cially in the middle of the night, By FRED ROSSI municipal homeland security police is aware that municipalities have spent The organization is based out of a when they either have to wait for a Specially Written for The Times assistance aid and is being distributed additional funds on law enforcement, in the early 1960’s, CONTACT origi- confidential location, and assistance nated in Australia, where a Method- property owner to arrive at the pre- The bite from the tax collector will to localities on the basis of popula- so the state aid program really serves is available through the hotline num- mises with a key to the door or are be a bit less than originally expected tion. He informed the Township Coun- as a reimbursement for some of those ist minister started a similar group ber (908) 232-2880. Mr. Owens is called Lifeline. The local contin- forced to break windows or doors in in Scotch Plains, due to a $90,000 cil that the $90,000 for Scotch Plains added costs. Since towns like Scotch currently the only full-time worker order to gain access. infusion of homeland security-related will not be for spending on homeland Plains already adopted their 2004 gent formed 29 years ago, occupy- of CONTACT, but the group has ing different locations in Fanwood, Installing Knox Boxes, accord- assistance from the state government. security and other anti-terrorism ef- municipal budget, the state ordered over 90 trained volunteers. Eileen ing to Councilwoman Nancy A $32 million appropriation was forts, as originally believed, but will county tax boards to reduce the tax Scotch Plains and Westfield. Mr. Fitzmaurice recently joined as an Owens said that although originally Malool, would serve several pur- included in this year’s state budget be used “only as revenue for property levy for local government purposes “almost full-time” worker, and will poses: doors would not have to be that, according to Township Manager tax relief.” by the amount of state aid- $90,000 in associated with Christian mission- lead the training sessions for new ary work, CONTACT has moved kicked down, firefighters could gain Thomas Atkins, was earmarked for Since September 11, 2001, the state Scotch Plains’ case. volunteers. As a result, this year’s municipal away from religious affiliation to Upcoming events include the 9th offer help to anyone in need. budget of $19.7 million will be funded Annual 5K on Saturday, August 21. by $12.335 million in property tax Mr. Owens became involved in The run, held at LaGrande Park in Non-Profits in WF, SP and FW CONTACT after being inspired by collections instead of the earlier Fanwood, begins at 5:45 p.m. A $12.425 million level. The tax rate the service of the rescue squad, which Kids Sprint and Invitational Wheel- his son volunteered for. Rather than for local government purposes will chair Race sponsored by Children’s thus drop from $1.28 per $100 of work in the medical field, Mr. Owens Specialized Hospital will also be Reveal 2003-04 Annual Financials wanted to make a contribution using assessed valuation to $1.27 per $100, part of the event. Registration is By VICOTRIA MCCABE Town of Italy, based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey received $6,252,366, meaning this year’s municipal prop- his communicative skills. “It’s the required, and interested volunteers Specially Written for The Times kind of organization that suited my received $54,390 in direct public con- $6,117,945 of which came from di- erty tax increase will be three points are welcome to call (908) 301-1899. The following non-profit organi- tributions, their only source of rev- rect public contributions. They spent instead of four points, with the aver- skills,” said Mr. Owens. The fall training program begins zations in Westfield, Scotch Plains Part of the 1-800-Suicide net- enue. They spent $58,367 on pro- a total of $6,013,920 on programs, age taxpayer paying $37 more this on Tuesday, September 21. The and Fanwood listed contributions and grams and fundraising. management and fundraising. year to fund township government work, CONTACT’s services in- program consists of a 12-week expenses for the 2003-2004 year ac- clude, but are not limited to, sui- The Girl Scout Council Washing- CONTACT We Care, Inc. raised services. training session that meets Tues- cording to the web site for the New ton Rock raised $1,610,848 – CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 cide prevention. According to Mr. day nights from 7-10 p.m. at the Jersey State Department of Consumer Owens, people often call the hotline $1,319,369 from program service rev- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Affairs. enue, $280,222 from direct public The Literacy Volunteers of America contributions and $11,257 from other of Union County, based in Westfield, sources. They spent a total of collected $87,386 from $59,579 in $1,531,125, using $1,233,983 on pro- government grants, $26,172 in direct grams, $242,710 on management and indirect public contributions and expenses and $54,432 on fundraising. $1,635 in program service revenue. The “I Have a Dream” Foundation They spent $84,076 on $78,704 worth of Temple Emanu-El of Westfield Inc. of program expenses and $5,372 received $343,373. $329,025 came worth of management expenses. from direct public donations and The Education Enrichment Foun- $14,348 in other support. They spent dation of Scotch Plains and Fanwood $34,251 on program and manage- received $37,373 from direct public ment expenses. contributions and other support, The Jewish Community Center of spending $6,724 on program and Central New Jersey received $275,780 management expenses and on from direct public contributions, fundraising. $220,992 from indirect public contri- The Arab Student Aid International butions, $50,132 from government Corporation, based in Scotch Plains, grants, $2,863,635 from program ser- amassed $491,951 from program ser- vice revenue and $627,147 from other vice revenue and other support. They support for a total revenue of spent $492,637 on programming and $4,037,686. They spent $3,554,867 $199,946 on management expenses on programs and $759,446 on man- for a total of $692,583. agement, a total of $4,314,313. The Union County chapter of Boys The Jewish Federation of Central Lauren S. Pass for The Times FUTURE ACTING GOVERNOR...Senate President Richard Codey (D-West Elizabeth Correll for The Times Orange) held a press conference in West Orange on Friday. Senator Codey will PAGE INDEX Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 10-15 SAYING GOODBYE...Richard Marsden, right, retired from his position as take over as acting governor when Governor McGreevey steps down on Monday, borough engineer and was presented with a resolution by Councilman Stuart November 15. Senator Codey also served as acting governor for a day after Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 Classifieds...... 15 Kline and Council President Katherine Mitchell honoring the 12 years of service Governor Christie Whitman’s resignation. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 17-18 he gave to the borough. Page 8 Thursday, August 19, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SCOTCH PLAINS Local Residents Respond to Governor James McGreevey Issue POLICE BLOTTER

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 A Canterbury Drive resident re- ported being harassed. The complain- ant states that he is being harassed to move by the landlord. An Allenby Lane resident reported that her 2004 Audi was scratched from the front driver side door to the rear door. The vehicle was also egged. The vehicle was parked in the drive- way. SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 A Country Club Lane resident re- ported that his 1997 Jeep Cherokee’s rear window was smashed out. Mike - Westfield Richard - Westfield Jeffrey - Westfield Mary Anne - Westfield Marvin- Scotch Plains Letters to Governor McGreevey can be submitted at http:// I don’t know why he has to leave. I feel Why should he resign immediately? If No, I don’t think he should resign im- I think it’s fine to wait until November 15th? As a moral issue it doesn’t matter to www.state.nj.us/governor/ there’s something underlying in the he is going to, though, I think it’s only mediately. I’m not sure who’s at fault. If he’s gay, he’s gay. That’s the issue, right? I me. It’s politics. I’m ambivalent on whole thing. I don’t like to see a lame reasonable for someone to step in and Is the other guy just a player? If there’s don’t feel he should be punished for being whether people should be entitled to govmail.html. duck person in though. The people take his place. It’s the right of the office a special election, the democrats will gay. But, if a new governor will be appointed vote because I question if it would be a should decide who steps in. to pick the successor. probably lose and I don’t want to take and not voted on, that’s wrong. People should fair election. I don’t think having that risk. have the right to elect the next governor. McGreevey resign immediately changes the outcome. It’s a no-lose situation for the Democrats. They ap- Fanwood Planning Bd. Approves point Corzine, who can finance his own campaign. They’ll appoint someone in Non-Profits in WF, SP, FW the senate and won’t lose a senate seat. The Republicans are going to have a Development on South Avenue hard time making a fair case for him to Reveal Annual Financials leave immediately. By DEBORAH MADISON abuts the proposed parking lot, agreed to foregoing usage of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Specially Written for The Times opined that the size of this develop- entire second-floor until the parking $207,539 from direct and indirect Aircraft Noise received $937 from Several Fanwood residents ment was out of all proportions with spaces prove to be sufficient for the public contributions, government direct public contributions, $2,000 McGreevey stormed angrily out of the court- any other building abutting a resi- existing, occupied areas of the build- grants, program service revenue and from government grants and $229 room after the borough’s Planning dential neighborhood. Although the ing. The number of parking spaces other support. $246,350 of the from other support for total revenue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Board and Zoning Adjustment Board applicant agreed to erecting a six- required for a building of this size, $257,293 was used on programs, and of $3,166. They spent $6,100 on pro- idea of waiting till November. approved the Messercola Brother’s foot high stockade fence and land- can range from one space per 300 the remaining $10,943 was spent on grams and management. “And truthfully, if Jon Corzine runs, application for a development on scaping buffering along the perim- square feet up to one space per 200 fundraising. The Westfield Jaycees received he becomes a strong candidate and probably the frontrunner. I’d rather South Avenue and First Street at a eter of the parking lot, Mr. Conahan square feet, depending on the types The Center for Women and Fami- $941 from support other than public special board meeting on Monday, lies raised $57,998 between direct contributions, government grants or have an elected official instead of this told the board that this was not of usage. The parking requirement political fiasco again. I’m opposed to August 16. enough to salvage the privacy, which for this building would be 62 to 70 public contributions, government program revenue, and they reported no expenses. it. All this talk of an ‘orderly transi- After five hearings spanning five he currently has in his yard. spaces, while the proposed parking grants, program service revenue and other support. They spent $77,693, The Junior Women’s Club of tion’ is nothing more than political months, the majority of board mem- “There are numerous, other loca- lot and on-street parking provides mumbo jumbo. I would not be sur- bers cited their reasons for approv- mainly on program expenses. Westfield raised a total of $27,765 tions more suitable for a develop- 57 spaces. from direct contributions, program prised if they moved his decision to ing the 10,000-square footprint, Unico Westfield received $6,000 ment of this size,” he said. Tenants who purchase residential from direct public contributions, and revenue and other support. They spent right now. Almost every single news- three-story development, prior to All of the board members sympa- units on the third floor will have a they spent $120 on program expenses. $29,096, $25,044 of which went to paper is calling for his immediate their six-to-one vote. thized with the First Street residents’ condition that requires them to park The New Jersey School-Age Child fundraising efforts and the remainder resignation…Common folks and Peter Sayles, the lone dissenting concerns. However, they also noted furthest away from the building dur- Care Coalition, based in Westfield, of which went to programs and man- Democrats are all calling for him to board member, agreed with First the Mesercola’s right to develop the ing business hours, when the com- received $361,844 from public con- agement. resign now…” Mayor Viglianti added. Street residents’ objections to the property. mercial spaces are in use. tributions, program service revenue The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- “The difference between this situ- plan, citing traffic-safety and park- Board member John Deitch said Attorney for the applicant Robert and other support, including $264,537 tary Club received a total of $17,126 ation and what happened in 2001 ing concerns. that this was an irregular lot, not Kraus of Scotch Plains noted that in government grants. They spent a from direct public contributions. They with Christie Whitman was that she Other objections voiced by First easily developed, which could be ar- residential usage and commercial total of $333,787; $298,971 went to spent exactly $17,126 on programs, did not leave under possible indict- Street residents, prior to the board’s gued as a hardship. He acknowledged parking needs are typically at oppo- program expenses. management, fundraising and pay- ment. McGreevey’s hoping by re- vote, included a potential invasion of the applicant’s willingness to comply site times of the day, which would The Westfield Day Care Center ments to affiliates. signing that the investigations stop. privacy by headlights and by third- with all of the board’s conditions. make the number of spaces adequate. raised $1,249,304 in total, $1,090,093 The Westfield-based Carlton Hill But shame on Christie Whitman for story tenants, who could have an “In respect to the residents, this is The application will now be re- of which came from program service Family Foundation received $121,015 committing to four years and not serv- unimpeded view of their backyards a big change and change is not al- viewed by New Jersey Department revenue and the rest of which came from sources other than public con- ing fully. I believe the solution is to have an elected lieutenant governor. I and bedroom windows. Residents ways comfortable,” said Maryanne of Transportation, which will make from direct public contributions, gov- tributions or program services, and also told the board that they would ernment grants and other sources. they spent $11,319 on programs and believe the people should vote in the Tobey, the mayor’s representative to recommendations regarding safety successor to have a real natural suc- have to endure traffic tie-ups on the board. and traffic mitigation along South They spent $1,259,934, $1,248,596 management. The Chemical People Task Force cession.” South Avenue as well as standing “I think that the project is good and Avenue and at the intersection. They of which went towards programs and the rest of which went towards man- of Westfield garnered $34,483 in gov- “Also, as Senate President, if 21 water after heavy rains. the building is outstanding,” said will also review the proposed, on- senators come together and decide to First Street resident Carol Dowling agement expenses and under $1,000 ernment grants and received an addi- Board Chairman Gregory Cummings. street, parking spaces on South Av- tional $360 in direct public contribu- out him, he can be removed and we asked the board not to approve the of fundraising. “It is what the borough wants to ac- enue. The Youth and Family Counseling tions for a total of $34,843. They can elect a new senate president. He’s application, citing problems endured complish and I hope that this will Owner Bernardo Messercola told Service, based in Westfield, amassed spent $39,366, all but $398 of which not elected for a term. for 37 years living next to a medical stimulate similar development.” The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times $289,520 from direct and indirect went towards program expenses. “The thing I really don’t like is that building on the adjacent corner. In lieu of approving an insuffi- that this review process could take public contributions, government The Manor Park Tenants Associa- if I do something malicious and am Jim Conahan, whose property cient parking variance, the applicant months and that he has no timeline grants and program service revenue tion received $450 from sources other found to be in the wrong, why should for developing, until after all of the after payments totaling $48,207 to than public contributions, government the town and state have to pay for it? engineers have signed off on the other sources of support. They spent grants or fundraising, and they spent If the settlement goes to Cipel, you project. a total of $365,129 - $313,009 on $39 on fundraising. know who pays for it? You’re damn In other business conducted dur- program expenses, $38,920 on man- The Eighty Six Foundation in right, you and I the taxpayers do.” ing the agenda meeting, following agement expenses and $13,200 on Westfield received $100 from sources Congressman Mike Ferguson (R- the special meeting, it was announced fundraising expenses. other than public contributions, gov- 7) said, “This is a sad time for the that board member Joe Higgins has Resolve Community Counseling ernment grants and program services. state of New Jersey and I wish Gov- left the Planning Board to replace Center of Scotch Plains accrued a They reported no expenses. ernor McGreevey and his family well Councilman Michael Brennan, who total of $368,186, $320,710 of which The Meta C. Mergott Foundation in the future.” President of the NJ Stonewall resigned his seat. came from program service revenue. received $20,979 from sources other They spent $249,510 on programs, than public contributions, government Democrats Michael Blake of Scotch The board also announced that a Plains, said, “On a personal level, I site plan hearing for the expansion which, when added to their manage- grants or fundraising. They spent $37,250 on programs and $5,698 on am very saddened. He is a close friend of Dunkin’ Donuts will be heard at ment and fundraising expenses, equaled a total of $352,579 in ex- management for a total of $42,948 in and I have great respect for him while their next regularly scheduled meet- penses. expenses. working on the domestic partnership ing on Wednesday, August 25. The Family Support Organization Middle East Media USA amassed legislation. I don’t feel civil advance- of Union County, based in Westfield, $381,528 from the following sources: ments will be harmed because of the Become a Subscriber: received $74,824 from direct and in- $377,181 in direct public contribu- commitment in the Democrat Party. Call (908) 232-4407 or direct public contributions. They spent tions, $4,163 in program service rev- Senate President Richard Codey was $21,132 on program and manage- enue and $184 from other sources. the Senate sponsor (of the Domestic Visit www.goleader.com ment expenses. They spent $422,600 on program Partnership Act). He’s open and re- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times sponsive.” EVERYBODY OUT!...The offices and stores at 251 North Avenue West, in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth expenses, management expenses and Westfield, including The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, had to be evacuated on Baseball Association received fundraising. Union County Republican Chair- Tuesday because of a gas leak. $175,555 comprised of $41,987 in The Pinkin Foundation received man Phil Morin said, “I think it’s un- direct public contributions and $32,834. Most of the money received fortunate that this impending scandal Knox Boxes $133,568 from other sources. They came from direct public contribu- has led him to taking this drastic a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 spent $179,198, $164,595 of which tions, except $834. $18,500 was spent step.” He cited the many ethical mis- owners in the business district ob- went towards program expenses. on programs. takes made by people inside and out- BOYLE FINANCIAL jected to the costs as well as poten- The Children’s Museum of Central The Torcivia Family Foundation side the administration. “This was a tial security problems. But Mrs. New Jersey, based in Westfield, re- collected $71,568 from sources other building storm” He said that while the Malool said the one-time cost of the ceived $32,634 from direct public than public contributions, government governor is an important and powerful ASSOCIATES, LLC contributions. They spent $18,512 on grants or fundraising, and they spent position, a transition could be made boxes shouldn’t be an issue. She smoothly over a few week period, and 917 Mountain Avenue • Mountainside, NJ said the boxes are “virtually impos- programs, management and $152,060, all but $60 of which went fundraising expenses. towards programs. the governor should show that he “re- 908-232-8977 sible to break into,” adding that “the spects the voters of the state.” fire department is the only one that The Friends of Israel Children’s The Leichner Lerner Foundation of [email protected] Museum, based in Westfield, raised Scotch Plains received $8,421 from Phone calls to Assemblywoman will have keys” to the boxes. $12,675 from direct public contribu- direct public contributions and other Linda Stender (D-Fanwood) and It’s expected that township offi- tions. They spent $150 on manage- support, and they spent $5,276, all but Westfield Mayor Gregory McDermott cials will discuss the issue in the ment expenses. $15 of which was spent on programs. were not returned as of press time. INSURANCE • INVESTMENTS coming weeks with fire department Mobile Meals of Westfield raised The Westfield Community Center Letters to Governor McGreevey can officials and business and property $25,551 from direct contributions and Association collected $360,070 from be submitted at http://www.state.nj.us/ LONG TERM CARE owners in the downtown district. $84,326 in program service revenue direct and indirect public contribu- governor/govmail.html Already, several towns in Union for a total of $109,877. They spent a tions, government grants, program * * * * * * * Insurance products are offered through Signator Insurance Agency Inc., an affiliate County utilize the Knox Box sys- total of $106,800, all of which went service revenue and other support. of John Hancock Life Insurance Company, Boston, MA 02117. Michael Pollack contributed to this tem, including Westfield, Fanwood, towards program expenses. Their expenses, totaling $367,590, article. Cranford and Mountainside. The New Jersey Coalition Against went towards program and manage- ment expenses. FITNESS SPA CAFE The Scotch Plains-based 200 Club As of August 2, 2004 of Union County received a total of $137,774 from direct public contri- Tax Break butions and other support. They spent CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ALISSA KAYE, M.D. $89,363 of their $130,265 of expenses Besides the municipal portion of on programming. The remainder of local property taxes, which accounts is joining her father, their spending went to management for 18 percent of the total tax bill, expenses and to fundraising. the Union County Board of Taxa- GARY L. KAYE, M.D. Freedom’s Wings International re- tion estimates that education taxes ceived $13,835, mainly from direct will account for 64.5 percent of public contributions, and spent $13,698 local property taxes, with a rate of in his practice of on programs and management. $4.55 per $100 of assessed value, or a additional $362 this year. The county portion of Scotch Plains’ tax Obstetrics and Gynecology bills will account for 16.6 percent, CONTACT with a rate of $1.169 per $100, or $70 more this year. The county’s Graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 United Methodist Church. The 50 open space trust fund levy will rise Trained at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City hours of training is required for any- from four cents per $100 to 4.5 “...healthy & one interested in volunteering for cents, resulting in an average in- OB-GYN residency CONTACT, and an application and crease of $6 while the township’s delicious.” interview must be completed. The open space fund will remain at two 31 South Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 only criterion is that volunteers must cents per $100. be age 18 or older. 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NJIT has hosted this detachment since to the Secretary of the Air Force. Less Republican National Convention. Schedules will not change on 1949. populated areas have much larger Regardless of the medium, the mes- the Bergen County, Main, Pascack He saidthe closing the programs, with North sage is clear: “Plan ahead to mini- Valley and Port Jervis lines, program, which has pro- Dakota enrolling more mize delays.” though Secaucus connections will duced more than 1,000 AFROTC cadets than the In a recent expansion of service change for some trains on these graduates since its incep- two detachments in New to provide maximum flexibility, lines. tion and serves 12 other Jersey combined. PATH will accept NJ TRANSIT Special RNC timetables will be area colleges and uni- Altenkirch has pro- tickets to/from New York at no ad- in effect from Monday, August 30, versities, would dis- posed that, should the ditional charge for customers through Friday, September 3. criminate against the program remain open, boarding at Hoboken, 33rd Street, Weekend schedules before and af- nation’s most densely NJIT would undertake ter the RNC will not change, and Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times populated urban center. responsibility for 23rd Street, 14th Street and the STOCKBROKER RELINQUISHES COMMAND...Lt. Colonel Steve Brozak of World Trade Center stations Mon- NJ TRANSIT will operate on a Westfield offically retired from the Marine Corps last week at a ceremony in The closing would leave AFROTC recruitment in day, August 30, through Friday, regular weekend/major holiday Washington, D.C. Mr. Brozak was activated from his Wall Street job on Septem- only one existing Air consultation with the Air September 3, from 6 a.m. to 12 schedule on Labor Day, Monday, ber 11, 2001 as the nation rushed to home defense. He is pictured above in uniform Force ROTC (AFROTC) Force as part of NJIT’s midnight. NJ TRANSIT tickets will September 6. at the Leader/Times office in June, 2003. program in central New general undergraduate also be accepted at the 9th Street NJ TRANSIT customers are re- Jersey, too far to serve recruiting and admission and Christopher Street stations minded of the following security local students according Robert A. Altenkirch process. from 6 to 10 a.m. and from 4 to 8 enhancements on New York-bound Retired Marine Brozak Cites to Air Force standards. The university was p.m. trains during RNC week: Trains Mr. Altenkirch cited informed of the program NY Waterway Ferry will honor will be inspected in the yard, en the following reasons for keeping the change several weeks ago as part of a all valid NJ TRANSIT tickets to route and prior to entering New Deficiencies in Military System program open: AFROTC provides budget reduction effort. New York for travel to/from Pier York. The use of overhead luggage scholarship assistance that is the only Drunken Driving 11 and the World Financial Center racks will be prohibited. All trash By LAUREN S. PASS that it is not enough for people to route to higher education for some at no additional charge Monday receptacles will be sealed. A lim- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times understand the issues, but to know NJIT students. It provides a pathway Crackdown Announced through Friday. ited number of restrooms, one or Last Friday, Marine Lieutenant the right questions to ask. into a productive career and AFROTC Service changes during the week two per train, will be available. Colonel Steve Brozak, the Demo- Lt. Col. Brozak said that while in needs NJIT graduates. For Scotch Plains Twp. include the rerouting of 95 Access to New York Penn Station cratic Congressional candidate in the service, it is difficult to speak out “The NJIT program is almost ex- SCOTCH PLAINS – Chief Mark MidTOWN DIRECT trains to/from will be limited to two entrances on New Jersey’s seventh district, offi- on the deficiencies. He said that Gen- clusively populated by students pur- Zyla of the Scotch Plains Police De- Hoboken rather than New York, the 7th Avenue side — at 32nd and cially retired from the Marine Corps eral Eric Shinseki was shuffled out by suing engineering, science and com- partment announced its plans to par- increasing Hoboken service by 30 34th streets. at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. the civilian leadership after he spoke puting degrees which are precisely ticipate in the You Drink and Drive. percent on the Morris & Essex lines NJ TRANSIT offers the follow- During his service, Lt. Col. Brozak out about problems with the system. the disciplines sought for the future You Lose. Nationwide crackdown and effectively doubling Hoboken ing advice for New York bound served in Bosnia, Haiti and Korea He said that consolidation, which force,” said Altenkirch. from August 27 to September 12. service on the Montclair-Boonton customers: Travel light and keep among other places. He was deco- is taking place with ROTC pro- “I attribute this closure to faulty This is the first since all 50 states and Line. your personal belongings with you rated with two meritorious service grams, creates a problem of draw- thinking,” continued Altenkirch. “The the District of Columbia enacted 0.08 As a result, some Morris & Essex at all times. Take trash with you as medals, one navy achievement medal, ing the pool of talent from a smaller criterion for the closure was graduat- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) laws and Montclair-Boonton line trains you leave the train. Report suspi- one joint-service medal and one navy group. ing class size. Using class size inher- for impaired driving. Additionally, will be cancelled to avoid service cious activity or unattended pack- commendation medal. Retired Lt. Col. Brozak said that ently discriminates against smaller for the first time, the crackdown will duplication and congestion. Other ages to a crewmember or call the “People don’t understand the hard- increasing the size of the military is universities like NJIT. Our program take place during Labor Day period trains will have stops added to ac- NJ TRANSIT toll-free tips line: ships that are placed on service people the first step. He said that right now, draws twice the fraction of cadets to target the end-of-summer impaired commodate customers affected by 888-TIPS-NJT. Purchase round- today,” Lt. Col. Brozak said. 70 percent of New Jersey’s National relative to total enrollment than that driving problem. cancelled trains. trip tickets in advance. NJ TRAN- He said that not only are the men Guard is overseas, which leaves the of universities with student bodies Chief Zyla reminds everyone: Be For departure times, customers SIT tickets are not sold at PATH and women serving being put in state vulnerable and is a “ticking time four times NJIT’s size.” responsible and don’t risk it… you are encouraged to consult special and NY Waterway locations. harm’s way, but their families are not bomb.” Recruitment of cadets into the pro- will be caught, If you plan to drink, RNC-week rail schedules at Check special RNC week sched- being taken care of. He said that the President George W. Bush’s plan gram has been the responsibility of choose a designated driver before www.njtransit.com. ules at www.njtransit.com. Expect insurance system TRI-Care needs to move 60,000 to 70,000 uniformed the Air Force’s detachment com- going out, take mass transit, a taxi- In the interest of maintaining fre- some unavoidable delays. revampinged, because most doctors personnel from overseas to posts in mander with support from NJIT. “If cab, or ask a sober friend to drive you do not accept it and it would take the United States over the next de- the Air Force was recently concerned home, spend the night where the ac- them 18 months to be able to. cade is “penny wise and pound fool- about its AFROTC class size at NJIT, tivity is held, report impaired drivers “When we prosecute a war we need ish.” He said there are areas such as perhaps a stepped-up recruitment ef- to law enforcement and always buckle to be doing a better job supporting North Korea that need to be policed. fort for cadets on the Air Force’s part up – it’s your best defense against an our troops, “he said. “The system is broken and there would be appropriate. 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By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “When people asked me to do stuff, core group of experts. I was just a pretty tute in Troy, NY he obtained his under- I’d do it,” he said simply. face,” he said. graduate degree in mathematics. WESTFIELD – When asked about “The thing we did at the historical However, during his tenure, Mr. From 1967 to 1969, he lived in Vir- his accomplishments as outgoing presi- society that was the most significant, I Mokrauer helped his organization ben- ginia, where he was a teacher, returned dent of the Westfield Historical Society think, was the V2K Dinner Dance,” efit from his membership in the Tri- to graduate school in 1969 to earn a and the Westfield Community Players said Mr. Mokrauer. The 2000 event at County Community Theater, a forum degree in management and moved to (WCP), Don Mokrauer prefers discuss- the National Guard Armory, held to established by the Union County Divi- Washington, D.C. where he worked for ing his love of playing pool and bil- honor veterans, raised money for VA sion of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in an actuarial consulting firm doing em- liards and letting his peers recount his hospitals, the World War II Memorial which presidents of community the- ployee communications. good works. in Washington, D.C. and the Korean aters discussed pertinent issues and In 1977, he continued working in the Vacating the posts to care for and War Memorial in Atlantic City. formed a program, which allowed mem- communications field in New York City travel with his wife, who is suffering “People come ber theaters to ex- and moved back to Westfield with his SCOUT POWER…Kevin Devaney, left, and friend Patrick Daurio, both of Troop from early onset of Alzheimer’s, he will to me with ideas change props and second wife to settle in a home on the 72, take a work break last week at the site of Devaney’s Boy Scout Eagle Project: maintain his ties to both groups while and some would costumes and es- north side of town that was within Westfield’s new Korean War Memorial at the corner of North Avenue and East visiting friends and participating in pool fall by the way- tablish a script li- walking distance from his parents’ Broad Street. tournaments. He is a nationally certi- side, but Brian brary. home. fied Pool Referee and a Billiards Ref- Mueller came to Through Tri- After six years living in the house, eree. me with the idea County, which the Mokrauers moved to the south Korean War Memorial Makes Nancy Priest has succeeded Mr. for the dinner/ included presi- side of Westfield. During the hunt for Mokrauer at the society and Naomi dance and every- dents from Essex, their second house – which he noted Yablonsky has replaced him at the WCP, one pitched in,” Morris and needed to be roomier for entertaining Significant Progress in WF where he served as president for five he said. Union counties, and to include a billiards room – a WESTFIELD – Last Friday, and Weldon Cement. They were fill- years. He also cited member theaters realtor uncovered a diamond in the stone, soil and labor came together ing in the areas around the stairs set “I marveled at his ability to address then Colonel offered dis- rough in the basement of another and significant progress was made by Aldo Pigna & Sons, Masons. the detail in all of the challenges to keep Dennis counted tickets to home. on the Korean War Memorial under Westfield Lumber and Weldon Ce- the Westfield Historical Society afloat,” Dougherty of the patrons attending An antique pool table dating between construction at the corner of North ment supplied the materials to con- said Linda Maggio, executive director New Jersey De- shows within the late 1870s and early 1880s was Avenue and East Broad Street. The struct the stairs and the seating area of the United Fund of Westfield and partment of Mili- their network. discovered in that house and Mr. construction of the memorial is a of the monument. The landscape past president of the Westfield Histori- tary and Veteran “But, I don’t Mokrauer, aware of its value and unique- community effort being lead by a design is compliments of Craig cal Society. “His dedication to tasks, Affairs and mem- take credit for any ness, purchased it and had it restored in junior at Westfield High School, Stock Landscaping. annual reports, thoroughness and bers of the com- of this,” stressed New York City. His poolroom, he knew, Kevin Devaney. It is his Boy Scout Tim Doerr, proprietor of Master efficiency…those are some big shoes munity as instru- Michelle Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Mokrauer. would be more noteworthy than ever. Eagle Project. Memorials, is providing the stone to fill.” mental in launch- HAIL TO THE CHIEF…Donald “He’s an ‘ac- After working in New York City, he Kevin said, “The memorial will monument. It is due to arrive next “Keeping the rich history of Westfield ing the project. Mokrauer poses at The Leader/Times of- complisher’ and worked in three different jobs, but al- be ready for dedication this Veter- week. alive for its residents and finding a During his fice and reviews his accomplishments as we shall miss him ways longed to own his own business. ans Day, November 11. My biggest Kevin Devaney is assembling permanent home for the society – these eight-year presi- president of the Westfield Historical Soci- terribly,” said 30- After one unsuccessful venture with a interest now is to let the public historical information from this things were always on his plate,” she dency, the society ety and Westfield Community Players. year WCP mem- colleague, Mr. Mokrauer established know how much help I’ve received period in Westfield’s history for a said. also took its first ber Letty Hudak. his own lease-auditing firm for me- from businesses, professionals and documentary video. He seeks to Westfield Historical Society mem- step to ensure the Reeve House as the “Don was a wonderful president dium- to large-sized retailers in May of volunteers in the town. The com- hear from those that have informa- ber Bob Miller added, “First, he’s been organization’s permanent home. Cur- and stayed on an extra year. It’s hard 1992. munity needs to know who these tion to share. Please e-mail a great president. Secondly, he’s a great rently, Mr. Mokrauer said, the society is to get people who would do some- Although he is not currently as active generous people are.” [email protected] or call person for delegating and picking the pursuing its legal options to acquire the thing like that,” she said. “He did in the business, he said he has worked Members of BSA Troop 72 spent (908) 789-5939. Further informa- right people for jobs. Don is the first to home as a permanent site and assess the everything quietly and expertly. He with companies all over the country, the day spreading soil and stone tion is available online at ask what he can do to help and when he facility’s financial and maintenance was very reliable and did anything including the former Montgomery donated by Bartells Garden Center www.westfieldtoday.com/devaney. says that, he means it.” needs. you wanted. If there was a problem, Ward, and found the ventures to be Mr. Miller continued, “Don has a Derrick Sampson’s preservation of you would call Don.” most lucrative. great sense of humor. He’s very inci- the society’s oral history has also been Victor Cenci, WCP Publicity Coor- He has authored and co-authored sive, decisive and listens patiently to paramount during Mr. Mokrauer’s ten- dinator and Westfield resident, said, books on accounting and negotiating anything anyone has to say. He makes ure. “Don has got a great sense of humor. He commercial leases. pertinent remarks and has always been In 2000, he received the society’s injected the right amount of levity to Mr. Mokrauer is the father of three there for any member of the society.” President’s Award for extraordinary keep things moving. He’s extremely children, all of whom are WHS gradu- “He has certainly left an imprint on work in recruiting volunteers as well as organized and he’s genuinely a nice ates. His son, who lives in Santiago, the society,” concluded Mr. Miller. “As dedication to the society as a member. guy.” Chile, is an entrepreneur for a series Program Chairman, I worked along He also served as vice-chairman of the By being a Tri-County member, Mr. of companies. Another son is a high with him and, especially with the strides Board of Governors at the Miller-Cory Cenci said, Mr. Mokrauer “left a legacy school mathematics teacher and as- we’ve made with the Reeve House, House, an offshoot of his responsibili- by getting our participation going in sistant wrestling coach in without him at the helm, we certainly ties at the society. that program.” Cinnaminson. His 19-year-old daugh- would not have come this far.” At the WCP, Mr. Mokrauer joked Still, Mr. Mokrauer cited his typing ter recently completed her first year Yet, Mr. Mokrauer described his un- that he had only collected tickets and and secretarial skills as some of his at Cook College. dertakings in both organizations as “ad- attended productions before becoming most marketable assets. As an eighth The grandfather of an 8-month-old, ministrative.” Admittedl,y neither a his- president. He also served two years as grader at Roosevelt Junior High School Mr. Mokrauer’s mother, 93, who lived torian nor a theater buff, he modestly the WCP secretary and worked on the in Westfield, his mother blindfolded in Westfield for 45 years, recently moved cited running smoother meetings, re- playbill and nominating committees. him in front of a typewriter so he could to a nursing home in Illinois, which is cruiting new members and assembling Only until he was ready to leave his learn the keys by memory. also the home for Senator Jon Corzine’s some fliers, membership lists and di- presidency did he acquire enough He graduated Westfield High School mother. His father was a longtime owner rectories as his main feats. Everything knowledge to really run the group, he (WHS) in 1963 and recently managed of an auto supply store once located at else, he noted, was more of a team said. the committee for its 40th class re- Bovella’s Italian Pastry Shop in effort, which he left up to the experts. “Fortunately, for them, we have a union. At Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- Westfield.

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The ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood DDTM and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Shouldn’t We Be Better Stewards of New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Westfield’s Cultural History? Below are four arcane words, each Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. Citizens of Westfield, please be aware nial and Revolutionary periods. Early Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey The others are made up. Are you sharp that we are in danger of losing one of our Westfield settlers had little use for status enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 very few remaining historical treasures – symbols, they built for comfort and util- Westfield, N.J. 07091 tion? Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 a house on Benson Place built prior to the ity, with an eye-appealing simplicity. If you can guess one correctly – good Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Revolutionary War. See article in The As the number of these houses de- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Westfield Leader, “Westfield Planning creases, our colonial heritage becomes POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Board Approves Plan to Demolish 1800- less tangible and visible; our community you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Era House on Benson,” August 5. 231 is diminished now and in the future. free time! PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Benson Place puts the “Colonial” in “Co- Shouldn’t we be better stewards of the All words and correct definitions lonial Westfield.” cultural history that has been passed on to come from the board game Diction Michelle Le Poidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte Let me quote from “Salt Box to Split us, so we can pass it on to the future Deception. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Level” published in October 1975 by the citizens of Westfield? Miller-Cory House Association about the I’m wondering why The Leader’s head- Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 1. Gemutlich – Agreeable; cheerful COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION houses built in Westfield’s early years line refers to 231 Benson Place as an and their builders. “The farmers who [first] “1800-era house,” when it is in fact much 2. Avenaceous – Belonging to, or hav- Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly came to till these ‘West Fields’ were a older. I understand it to be Westfield’s ing the nature of oats ASSIGNMENT EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS pious, hard-working lot, with a spare and oldest still extant house. Is it possible that 3. Langlauf – A cross-country ski run Ben Corbin simple architecture that exemplified their the Westfield Planning Board and B&G 4. Tivy – With great speed SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES life style. Their homes were variations of Properties do not realize the significance DOTHIENENTERITIS One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 the New England ‘shoebox’ or ‘saltbox,’ of the place? 1. A mild form of smallpox which in turn had been modeled after the I hope you will make the time to walk 2. Inflammation of the intestines; ty- medieval English cottage.” by this house to appreciate the subtle phoid fever The first homes in Westfield were on charm of its character and setting – and 3. Inflammation of the spleen the old Elizabethtown Road – now called the value of the history it presents to us. 4. Inflammation of the spinal column; Each School Year Starts New Benson Place. Westfield is fortunate to John Donohue arthritis of the spine have a number of houses from the Colo- Westfield DECAUDATE 1. To deprive of a tail McGreevey Should Resign Now and 2. To pull back or retreat suddenly Journey For Students, Adults 3. To fade or erode Let The People of New Jersey Vote 4. To pluck or remove the feathers As another summer comes to a close, parents Pursuing varied careers, our interns can use their from an animal, such as geese I would like to urge all New Jersey them up in the telephone book or go to ASCHAM prepare their children for school. In the coming communications skills, quick thinking and com- citizens who are eligible to vote in the www.njleg.state.nj.us to find your repre- 1. A scam or a hoax weeks, kids will either be packing the car so high for puter knowledge to show off a bit at Holy Cross, election to be held on November 2, 2004 to sentatives and to contact them. You can 2. An eyepatch the first trip to college that you can’t see out the Gettysburg, Davidson, and George Washington. take pro-active steps so that we, the citi- also visit www.nj.gov and send your mes- 3. A receptacle for archery implements zens, elect the next Governor of New Jer- sage directly to Governor McGreevey. 4. A sort of coarse canvas rearview mirror or packing the first backpack for the We owe a huge thanks to the Westfield and Scotch sey and not allow Governor Jim The last time I checked, we live in a ULULATION class of 2017. Whether your first year, your last or Plains-Fanwood school systems. People pay a hefty McGreevey to unilaterally decide that State democracy and our governor is elected, 1. Difficulty in the pronunciation of the someplace in between, each school year brings with price to live here and do so to reap the benefits of the Senator Richard J. Codey will take over as not appointed. I understand that the New letter “l” Acting Governor on November 15, 2004 Jersey Constitution calls for a special 2. Howling or hooting it a new journey and a lot to learn. education system. Although we hear some yammer- when Governor McGreevey resigns. election to fill a governor’s un-expired 3. An awakening or rousing Recent high school graduates prepare for the big ing about a teacher’s toughness, the grads we see are If you agree that the next governor term unless the vacancy occurs within 60 4. An introductory remark or a fore- adventure of college. This is an exciting time for better for having ‘toughed out’ four years at WHS should be elected and not appointed, then days of that election. word contact your state Assembly and Senate Governor McGreevey announced 21 them as they embark on a whole new life. They and SPFHS. They come out well aware of their representative, as well as Governor days prior to the deadline for an election should be reminded though that too much of any- surroundings and able to contribute right away. Our McGreevey. Request that the governor to be held this year that he plans to resign. Letters to the Editor thing, is not necessarily good. Remember to study teachers must be doing something right. resign in time for an election to be held. By taking 95 days to resign and leave If your representative does not agree office, over 1/4 of a year, he has unilater- every once in a while and to try to eat something As children grow and leave the nest, families may that the next Governor of New Jersey ally taken it upon himself to decide who other than cold pizza. Parents, however, may feel struggle and begin to feel separation from one an- should be elected on November 2, then the next governor will be. This is wrong! DEM Chair Comments like the house is a little empty and will worry if their other. However, to the contrary, going off to school you should ask for an explanation and Let the Governor and your representa- On Gov. McGreevey consider supporting candidates who feel tives hear your voices, let Senator Codey kids are eating right and getting enough rest as they and growing up is what a parent wants for his or her that the rights of citizens should be upheld. become our Acting Governor immedi- TRENTON — We commend Gover- strike out on their independence. Kids should call child. There is warm satisfaction in watching one’s In this multi-media world in which we ately and let the citizens of New Jersey nor McGreevey for his courageous ac- tions today. Governor McGreevey has home once in a while (and not just to ask for money). son and daughter achieve great feats. live, you can contact your representatives elect the next Governor of New Jersey on by letter, telephone calls, emails and faxes; November 2nd. moved our state in the right direction on High school grads should be reminded that col- We have a little empty nest feeling as our interns so many issues — educational improve- and I urge you to do so immediately. Tom Madaras lege presents a great avenue for not only pursuing leave. Still, our intern program figures to grow with To contact your representative, look ment, environmental protection, property Westfield tax relief, stem cell research, domestic your field of study, but anything you choose. Kids the continued help of Dean of Students Cara Foerst partnership rights and record economic who may be shy can burst out and star in the school (Seton Hall Law School). We will be hosting many Resident Reacts With Praise To growth. The Democrat Party is commit- play or take up music. Look at our two presidential young Westfield and Scotch Plains-Fanwood stu- ted to continuing the progress that we have made for working families across candidates – both Yale rock-and-rollers. Graduates dents in the years to come. McGreevey’s Resignation Speech New Jersey. should be encouraged to try many things (within We are retooling and thinking of ways to make the I and my family are deeply saddened his wife. If we do not approve of them Our hearts and prayers are with Gover- reason). intern experience the most fulfilling for those inter- by the resignation of Governor personally, we do not have to vote for them. nor McGreevey and his family during this McGreevey. I had the pleasure of meet- We re moving toward a day when there time. The Democrat Party of New Jersey We’re losing our young adults too. Having four ested. We eagerly look to the future for a new batch ing him at the Democratic Convention will not be a single individual who might will remain strong and united as it stands interns for the summer has been a great experience. of young, bright minds. and heard him speak on many issues that otherwise be a leader of vision in our behind the ideals and values that it has We hope that they have learned a lot and can take Just be warned, those who apply. Come with an affect the citizens of New Jersey. troubled times who will want to run for always fought to protect. He has done an extraordinary job in public office. Whether Gov. McGreevey some things with them to apply to their futures. open mind and a willingness to learn. Bonnie Watson Coleman helping the children and environment in had a consensual affair with a state em- Chair, NJ Democrat Party this State. He is a man of courage and ployee may very well be a fact to consider conviction. He deserves to finish the job when entering the polling place. It More Letters, he started. shouldn’t have caused this fine public WF Resident Questions Letters to the Editor See Page 5 I have long held the belief that we have servant to feel he had to resign than to face turned into a nation of voyeurs, more the consequences of the storm the mere Moore’s Fahrenheit 911 interested in the sensational than the sub- disclosure would generate. It seems clear that the motive of this Westfielder Asks McGreevey to Resign Now; Then stance of the candidates we elect. Gov. It is clear, however, that the Governor movie is to prevent the reelection of Presi- McGreevey’s sexuality is his own busi- understands that the pending publication dent Bush by demeaning him through lies ness, his affairs are the business of his of that fact would have caused a feeding and deceit. What would have gone through Thomas Kean and New Jersey Would be Perfect Together family and himself, no one else. frenzy by the press to satisfy the insa- his kind heart at the realization of the Gov McGreevey should resign by Sep- there is no lack of ambition among poli- for a new Republican governor would be When he ran for office, he, like every tiable appetite of a public that cares more magnitude and the implications of the tember 2 to permit an election this No- ticians in both parties who see the to tilt at the windmills and lay blame on other candidate, was placed under a mi- about the scandals than the person. It is Trade Center tragedy? Yet, Michael vember. And I believe the New Jersey governor’s position as the pinnacle of the “do nothing” Democrats in hope of croscope. When elected, the microscopic what allows the Enquirer to continue to Moore seeks to fault him for remaining resident best able to lead our state, restore achievement.). scoring Republican victories in the No- examination should cease. Unless his post- make a profit. silent for seven minutes when first ad- confidence in our executive office and The new governor will be faced with a vember 2005 election. A new Democrat election conduct was unlawful and sub- While watching his incredible speech vised of it. Daniel, in the Bible, was provide the necessary leadership to make structural deficit of over $2 billion that governor - elected or not - will spend the ject to impeachment proceedings, it is not today, I was never more convinced that I “astonished” for one hour before he could structural changes in how things are done can’t be covered by gimmicks and bond- first year consolidating his power and open for public debate. would rather have him lead this State than answer King Nebuchadneezer to tell him in Trenton is former Governor Thomas H ing as was done this year, as well as either appeasing or beating into submis- It shouldn’t matter if John Kerry and to have him fall victim to the intolerance what God had revealed would happen to Kean. unpaid bills from deferred but necessary sion the factions in his party that do not Theresa Heinz have a loving relationship, it of others. him. Dan. 4:19. We have learned all too well that the pension contributions. Trust needs to be support him - it would be a term marked is irrelevant if George Bush’s daughters like Bruce Regenstreich Bush won the election, as confirmed by constitution is flawed in that it requires restored in the executive branch - and by constant campaigning with governing to party or if Bill Clinton was unfaithful to Westfield a six-month study in 2001 by leading the senate president to retain those duties throughout all levels of government - by as an afterthought. newspapers and CNN. Moore untruth- while serving as acting governor. I don’t implementing immediately real “pay-to- The new governor, if he chose to “wipe fully sought to convey that Bush “stole” believe any other state constitution is play” legislation that ensures the 2005 the slate clean” in the executive branch, Our Elected Officials Should the election. structured that way, and for good reason. elections are not tainted by the corrupt would face months of uncertainty in staff- Anyone who would seek to justify The Senate is key to the checks and bal- practices that are New Jersey “traditions.” ing the highest levels of government for Osama or Saddam, as Moore does in this ances of the executive and legislative We need a governor prepared to re- what might be a short-term assignment. Represent All the People film, knowing the truth that has been bodies. Further, the President of the Sen- spond to the dangerous world that we live We need someone that will make selec- I did not write this myself, but received mas. After all, it’s just another day. I’d like found out about them, only shows that ate can be removed at any time by a in, where NJ is now high on the target list tive changes in key policy and executive it by e-mail. The author is unknown. the US Supreme Court to be in session on they themselves are untrustworthy. Yet, simple majority of the Senate, giving for terrorism. Gov Kean’s recent service posts where necessary - and also work The Law Is The Law: “So if the US Christmas, Good Friday and Easter as well Moore was a shining star at the recent tremendous power to small cliques in the as chair of the bi-partisan commission on with the incumbent democrat appointees, government determines that it is against as Sundays. After all, it’s just another day. Democrat National Convention. body to demand disproportionate fund- 9/11 provides him with an invaluable not making change merely to reward par- the law for the words ‘under God’ to be on I’d like the Senate and the House of Terrorism is a threat not only to this ing of their priorities in exchange for their background to meet this challenge. tisan supporters. our money, then, so be it. And if that same Representatives to not have to worry about country but the whole world. Our presi- continued support. And, importantly, the new governor The better course of action would be to government decides that the Ten Com- getting home for the ‘Christmas Break.’ dent and our troops are taking their And if the senate president decides to must lead to enact the constitutional turn to a man who needs no on-the-job mandments are not to be used in or on a After all, it’s just another day. courageous stand against it. They need seek a full term as governor, he is faced changes necessary to provide for a more training, commands the respect of Re- government installation, then, so be it. I’m thinking that a lot of my taxpayer our prayers and encouragement, not with the jobs of being governor, senate orderly transition should a future gover- publicans, Democrats, and independents, And since they already have prohibited dollars could be saved, if all government condemnation. May God bless them president and campaigner — an impos- nor not complete his/her term, and find and may be persuaded to accept this task any prayer in the schools, on which they offices and services would work on Christ- and keep them. sible task to do all well. ways to provide more of a check on the — not for the sake of fulfilling ambition, deem their authority, then, so be it. mas, Good Friday and Easter. It shouldn’t Ethel Case While the leaders of both parties power of the position - perhaps through but from a sense of duty to our state. To I say ‘so be it’ because I would like to cost any overtime since those would be Westfield scramble to create scenarios that lead to the election of more statewide officials, borrow a phrase from the travel ads initi- be a law-abiding US citizen. I say ‘so be just like any other day of the week to a winning elections in both 2004 and 2005, so their first accountability is to the people, ated during his tenure — Thomas H. it,’ because I would like to think that government that is trying to be ‘politi- and open up other positions to fit the not the governor’s office. Kean and New Jersey - Perfect Together. smarter people than I are in positions to cally correct.’ Sewer Increase Is ambitions of their various leaders, there is The new governor will also need to Neil Sullivan make good decisions. I would like to In fact, I think that our government little talk of who would be best to govern deal with the reality of Democrat majori- Westfield think that those people have the Ameri- should work on Sundays (initially set Appalling; Direct our state in the next 14 months. (And, ties in both chambers. The partisan course can publics’ best interests at heart. aside for worshiping God) because, after But, you know what else I’d like? Since all, our government says that it should be Billing Is Worse we can’t pray to God, can’t trust in God just another day.” I am appalled at the magnitude of the and cannot post His commandments in What do you think? If this idea gets to sewer increase situation, and also at the government buildings, I don’t believe the enough people, maybe our elected offi- idea of direct billing, the latter on the government and its employees should cials will stop giving in to the minority apparent political theory that taxes will Leader/Times Prediction: participate in the Easter and Christmas opinions and begin, once again, to repre- not be raised. Apart from problem of CorzineMcGreevey Becomes Resigns Governor, Friday, celebrations which honor the God that sent the majority of all of the people. going from one bill that will be paid by the Names Menendez Senator. our government is eliminating from many Town of Westfield to the clerks, postage, Cathy Lienhard paperwork, etc to handle 10,000 bills, facets of American life. Westfield I’d like my mail delivered on Christ- chasing unpaid bills, etc., there is another issue: Westfielder Says Vote ‘No’ on Deck As I learned, going through the same issues in connection with garbage collec- tion issues two decades ago, if a munici- Referendum, Spend Money Elsewhere pal service such as sewers, garbage, wa- I know that it is the middle of the summer many of which were backed by Mayor ter, etc. is buried in the municipal budget and some people are on vacation; however, McDermott himself nearly four years ago so it is virtually impossible to separate, that can’t adequately explain why the South when he was campaigning for office. then the IRS tolerates that It becomes tax Avenue train station lot is so empty. When It gives the impression to many citi- deductible as part of the property tax bill. is the town going to sell more commuter zens that our town leaders are intention- But, if it is finite and identifiable, as parking permits? Two months ago, the ally creating a parking problem so they would be the case here, and is today for mayor said he was going to. Yet, as of the can justify building parking garages. my water and garbage bills, payable to last council meeting, the town had only While it is great that we will soon have a third party providers, such a charge defi- reached 645 permits out of a target of 700. referendum on whether or not to build a $10 nitely is not deductible. At this rate, the target will not be reached million garage between Prospect and Elm, I do not know what my share of until months after the referendum. it would be nice if the town leaders provided Westfield’s payment to RVSA is, but say It is not fair to ask the town to vote us with some details so we can make an $400 to 500 per year. That would become without being able to assess the impact of informed choice. Does anyone know what nondeductible because I am billed sepa- this improvement in parking management. the financials are for this garage? rately; and it costs me in additional fed- Just as important, our leaders have not The financial bottom line is that this eral taxes — that amount times my tax taken steps toward getting downtown em- $10 million dollar (at least) garage is bracket. So I get a federal tax increase on ployees to park in the South Avenue lot going to create only 250 new parking top of the imposition of a cost, which is no on weekends, when it is empty and com- spots. That comes out to be at least $40,000 longer part of a local property tax. pletely free. This will open up more park- per parking spot! How about using that As for the need for these expenses and ing spaces for shoppers. This is obviously $10 million to improve our roads, our charges, I fall back on my confidence in good news for the businesses in town. parks or maybe even making improve- Westfield’s long-time RVSA representa- Yet, the DWC has not been pushing for ments to the South Avenue corridor? tive, former mayor Allen Chin. I count on this or any other parking improvements. Fellow citizens, remember to vote “No” him to keep the expense as low as pos- Why have our town leaders done prac- on the referendum. sible. tically nothing to help solve the parking John Mancini Bud Boothe issue, despite the fact that WECARE pre- Westfield Mayor, Town of Westfield 1992-96. sented to the mayor solutions to the issue, A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 19, 2004 Page 5 Letters to the Editor CAMPAIGN RELEASE “Golangate,” What Makes Please Don’t Make This Political, It’s Jim McGreevey Run? Personal About Gov. McGreevey By Pat Quattrocchi, Candidate for UC Freeholder with Joe Renna, Bruce Paterson and Frank Arena Oh no, here we go again — the endless the face of this horrific embarrassment onslaught of jokes about New Jersey. and point out all that is good about our Like everyone else, I too have been ing to give up the Governors office. Please say it ain’t so. Please tell me that I great state. fascinated by Gov. McGreevey’s an- Could it be one of the numerous ap- only dreamed that Governor McGreevey We don’t need to hear from Senators abruptly announced his resignation be- Lautenberg or Corzine about how they nouncement regarding his person life, pointments he made that are question- cause of an illicit affair with another man. feel for McGreevy and how impressed as well as his planned resignation on able? Could it involve Kushner’s money, It’s too much to take, another political they were with the way the governor fell November 15. I say planned because Taffet’s insider trading, Levinsohn’s bill- scandal, another embarrassing moment on his sword in front of the world. Balo- he hasn’t actually resigned just yet, boards, Chugh’s questionable fundraising for NJ. ney. They should be angry for the citizens though perhaps he should. techniques in the Asian community in Why do we have to be the best at being do everything in their power to aggres- Personally, I don’t care about his Edison, D’Amiano’s dealings with state the worst? Think about it, the President of sively promote New Jersey and quickly coming out as a gay American, and I government or the settlement of $433,000 the United States, while married, has an distance its citizens, its businesses and its don’t think too many others care about in state tax liens on his business? Could improper sexual relationship with a fe- beautiful topography from this scandal. NEW MS ROTARY PRESIDENT…Judith Burt, left, has been elected President that aspect of his announcement either. it be the attorney general dismissing high male intern and New Jersey has to top that Of course, we know that each party has His sexuality is his business and that of profile cases for supposed lack of evi- by having its governor appoint a non-US to protect its own: and since McGreevey of the Mountainside Rotary Club. She is pictured above in November of 2002 with citizen, with no security credentials, to is a Democrat and so are Corzine and Mountainside Councilman Glenn Mortimer, center, and Bruce Dickerson. the people it directly impacts — one dence? the position of head of NJ’s homeland Lautenberg, their responses so far have being his wife. Though, I can’t help but Perhaps having the FBI serving sub- security — then he has sex with the guy! been predictable. Just for the record, this Westfield Parking Division Follows Up believe she knew, or at least “knew poenas on the Governors Office and It’s just too much fodder for all those who commentary is not about Republican ver- something,” as wives usually do. both the Treasury and Agriculture De- love to make fun of New Jersey. Jay sus Democrat because I am under no What is of paramount concern to partments for records holds the answers. Leno, please come down with laryngitis! illusion. The Republicans would do the On Permit Waiting List Verification me is that he jeopardized the safety of Is there a really “Big Fish” involved What’s troubling about this latest epi- same. WESTFIELD – The Westfield parking permit in Westfield is $702 the residents of the state of New Jer- here somewhere? It is guaranteed that sode in our beloved state’s history, is that Our citizens need to become politically Parking Division has sent a follow up per year. The Town of Westfield Of- sey by appointing the obviously un- time will tell, and something tells me we the real loser is the reputation of New active by challenging our representatives letter to residents on the commuter fice of Parking Services can be qualified Golan Cipel to such an im- won’t have to wait much longer. Jersey as a quality place to live, work and when they “support the party” and not the parking waiting list to verify the sta- reached at (908) 789-4044 or e-mail: portant position; and that he lacked McGreevey should put himself out safely raise a family — a state that people people. After all, didn’t we elect them to are proud of, a state in which individuals represent us? tus of those seeking permits. Those [email protected]. the strength of character to separate of his misery and step down now, thus feel pride in their community, and a state I only hope that it is not too late to stem who have not done so are urged to the duties of his public life from the cutting the people of NJ a break and that non-residents respect. The media has the tide of negative publicity that this respond to the letter as quoted below Letters to the Editor emotions of his private one. It doesn’t allowing them to pick their governor failed on this point. “affair” has caused. I’m afraid, though, by August 31. matter if, as his spokespeople claim, themselves. We will have to deal with yet another that unless we, all the citizens of NJ, unite “Dear Resident in waiting. The of- he was being extorted for money or Help us make Union County and blow to the place we once, proudly (but and stand up proudly, we’ll forever be fice of Parking Services sent you a St. Paul’s Thanks WF political favors; or perhaps that he New Jersey a place you can be proud now sheepishly), call home. This has a going to bed listening to David Letterman, letter in June asking you to confirm was so taken by this person that he of by supporting us in November and real and unfortunately, long lasting, ef- Jay Leno and the cast of Saturday Night your contact information and to con- Fire and Police Dept. wanted to help Cipel as much as he voting for the team of Joe Renna, fect that tarnishes our state’s reputation. Live make yet one more derogatory joke firm your desire to remain on the On behalf of the entire St. Paul’s com- could — evidenced by the fact that Patricia Quattrocchi, Frank Arena and So what can be done? Frankly it’s up to about our home state. munity, I want to express my sincere after leaving the state’s employ, Cipel Bruce Paterson for Union County New Jersey to take care of New Jersey. commuter parking waiting list. Jay MacDonald At this time, our office has not thanks for the Westfield Fire and Police worked in jobs for various persons Freeholder. We welcome you com- By that I mean it is the citizens of NJ, not Westfield departments who responded with such the politicians, who need to stand tall in heard from you. Please check the connected to McGreevey. ments please visit our website at name and address below to make sure skill to our church’s recent fire. To me all of that is inconsequential. www.unioncountygop.com or call Thanks to the quick action of the Fire What matters is that he lacked the 908-789-0200 for information or to As Intern, Being Thrown Into Fire that it is yours. We also need your Department, which worked under terrible current contact phone number where weather conditions, our church tower sus- fortitude to keep his emotions in check volunteer. you can be reached. tained minor damage. and out of government. If he was Proves to be a Good Experience We have included a self-addressed Westfield is very well served by our being blackmailed in someway, he MS Rotary Announces The Westfield Leader threw me into the McGreevey’s scandal. I’ve been tongue stamped envelope for your conve- Fire and Police Departments. lacked the courage to come forward New Club President fire the first day I walked through the lashed by Union County officials after nience. Please return it no later than Rev. Andrew C. Hamersley sooner; thus creating what can be re- doors of present-day Kabloom. I had to ruffling feathers and thanked in other August 31, 2004 or your name will be Rector, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church ferred to as “Golangate”. MOUNTAINSIDE – Judith Burt of take pictures and write a full article that instances for my professionalism. removed from the Commuter Park- Following the trail of newspaper the North Plainfield office of Fleet night. There was no getting your feet wet. The experience would be incomplete articles, Internet postings, TV news Bank will succeed Paul Mecca of E- I like it that way though. It’s the only way without guidance from the top. Not to ing Waiting List.” WF Council Asked to The current cost of a commuter and political word-of-mouth, it ap- Digital as President of the you learn. After those baby steps, I got to sound terribly trite, but I want to thank pears that either he just couldn’t get Mountainside Rotary Club. experience meeting several high pow- everyone in our office. Ho, Karen, Rob, Take Position on Gov. ered politicians as Horace (our publisher) Ben, Lauren, Suzette, Michelle, Dave, Dear Westfield Mayor and Council. I rid of this guy or maybe Golan is too Ms. Burt was elected and sworn in to and Lauren (our editor) got to see what I Fred, and Mike have been unbelievably Federal Funding am outraged at the mockery our former loose a cannon to set loose. Truth be the top post during the club’s annual was made of (in a writing sense). kind to me, helping get acclimated these governor is making of the state of New told, love affairs fade, and people go dinner meeting, held at Echoqua in Spring- Spending last summer in Washington past years and teaching me how to take Earmarked for Jersey and his purely political motives in their separate ways. field. She will serve a one-year term. D.C., I got to work at NBC Sports- George what I’ve learned and apply it back at staying in office to avoid an open elec- Homosexuality is not exactly the Anyone interested in joining the Michael Sports Machine. Truly a baptism school. To our interns Vicki, Miriam and Children’s Hosp. tion. I am tired of reading in the press how news item of the day and the sexual Mountainside Rotary Club should call under fire, I was tossed into the editing Don, I wish you the best of luck at school this is a power struggle among a political harassment piece of the puzzle just Ms. Burt at (908) 756-2626 or Bruce suites, a live television camera and the and in your careers. I’d also like to thank FANWOOD – At press time yes- party - what about the people of New doesn’t fit either. There is obviously Dickerson at (908) 233-4881. Rotary Club Washington Capitals locker room. In my the academy. terday, Rep. Mike Ferguson, R- Jersey? something more, something bigger members would be glad to welcome any building, I was awed every time I walked Before my exit ‘muzak,’ I should keep N.J., was scheduled to announce I would like to see Westfield register in that has McGreevey running and will- prospective members as their guests. through the door, sometimes running into you updated on what I will be doing. On he has received initial congressional on this matter that they find this unaccept- our neighbor Tim Russert, fresh off an August 25, I depart for my senior year at approval of $100,000 for the able to the people of Westfield. What is interview at the White House. Gettysburg College where I will earn my the town’s official stand? Is the Town of In D.C., I had the pleasure of meeting degree in English and minor in Writing as Children’s Specialized Hospital. Westfield willing to communicate this Rep. Mike Ferguson in his Cannon Office I cross my fingers. Perhaps one day you The funding is earmarked for stand to the appropriate offices? 9 Times Out of 10, Building because of working at The will see me in the New York Times or renovations as the hospital is plan- Please reply ASAP, as September 2nd Leader. It was really exciting. I missed begging for change at the corner of Elm ning to add 35 special care nursing approaches fast. Where orWhat You Mr. Ferguson but got escorted by his and North. Whatever the future holds, facility beds by the end of 2006. Peter McAliney press secretary down to the Energy and thanks for having me and thanks to the Westfield Eat Isn’t Critical . . . Commerce Committee room where Mr. subscribers for reading my work and not Ferguson was working on passing legis- causing a mutiny. PS, if you’d like to help lation. He gave me 20 minutes of his time me on my senior thesis (the interplay of and I couldn’t help but feel overwhelm- jazz and beat writing), you will be re- ingly happy with the experiences I could warded handsomely. Contact me at get by working at a local newspaper, as I [email protected] was escorted throughout the connected Michael Pollack maze of building. Westfield I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing State Senator Tom Kean Jr., congres- sional candidate Steve Brozak, new Na- tional Review head Ed Capano, and learn about young Eagle Scout Kevin Classifieds Devanney’s hard work in creating a Ko- Buy & Sell on the Net rean War Memorial. I’ve seen the first Domestic Partnership in Westfield and goleader.com scampered about following Governor Do You Have To Go To Court? . . . But Why Take Chances JON M. BRAMNICK • Take-Out , On-Site & Off-Site Catering • Outdoor Dining Certified Civil Trial Attorney Personal Injury Law BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ MITTERHOFF GRABAS & WOODRUFF 16 Prospect Street, Westfield, N.J. 1827 East Second Street Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908.232.7320 FAX: 908.232.6716 Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 908-322-7000 Friday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. E mail: [email protected] Sunday 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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908-233-2700 x273  www.westfieldynj.org YOUCAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE For information call 908-709-7518 – or – visit us online at www.ucc.edu Page 6 Thursday, August 19, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Area ‘Y’ to Begin Fall Program Registration WESTFIELD — The Westfield Area and their children ages three to five. “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street in The “Y” will also offer Irish Set Westfield, will begin its fall program Dance and Dance to the Drums registration for current members on classes, as well as an expanded mas- Saturday, August 21, at 7:15 a.m. sage program. Chair Massage, New- Registration will occur simulta- born Massage, Massage Therapy and neously in person and online. Open a Massage Therapy Self Care Work- registration for new members will shop will be available. begin on Wednesday, August 25. Trips for Active Older Adults this The “Y” offers a wide variety of fall will include a visit to Larison’s health and fitness, sports, social and Turkey Farm, the National World War recreational programs for youth and II Memorial in Washington, D.C. and adults, including senior citizens. The the Strauss Center for Adult Educa- following are some of the new pro- tion at Frost Valley. grams being offered this fall: For more information on any of these AquaDucks Synchro Clinic — A programs, or to receive a complete Pro- six-week sampler for those who might gram Guide, please call (908) 233- be interested in joining the nationally 2700 or visit www.westfieldynj.org on ranked AquaDucks synchronized the Internet. swim team. Competitive Travel Basketball League — For the first time, the Legal Professionals Westfield Area “Y” will participate To Host Fashion Show in the NJ YMCA Travel Basketball GARWOOD – UCLSA…the as- League for youth ages 10 to 14. Try- sociation for legal professionals, outs will be held on Monday and will sponsor a fashion show on Sat- Tuesday, September 20 and 21. urday, September 18, from 11 a.m. Defensive Driving Course — In col- to 3 p.m. at The Westwood in laboration with the Don Tre Driving Garwood. School, the “Y” will offer a six-hour Tickets are $30 per person and course that can be taken once every must be purchased in advance. The three years for a minimum 5 percent cost includes a sit-down luncheon reduction on automobile insurance. of boneless stuffed chicken breast, Youth Earth Service Corps – Sixth- salad, penne pasta, red bliss pota- to 12th-grade participants in the Youth toes, string beans, strawberry short Leonard and Bertha Zanowicz Earth Service Corps will have the cake, coffee, tea, wine and soda. opportunity to plan and organize The event will feature fashions hands-on service projects to improve by the Dress Barn and Dress Barn and protect natural resources in their Women of Garwood. Proceeds will community. benefit UCLSA’s scholarship and Mr. and Mrs. Zanowicz Birthday Parties — The “Y” will legal education funds. For tickets or Todd Robert Luka and Ms. Christine Erin Barnes offer an expanded birthday party pro- more information, please call gram, whereby individuals may Maryrose Sawicki at (908) 687- choose from a basic pool, gym or arts 2977 or (908) 665-1166. Celebrate 50th Anniversary and crafts party to an expanded cel- Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Zanowicz of Zanowicz was inducted into the New Ms. Christine Erin Barnes ebration including food, paper goods Scotch Plains celebrated their 50th Jersey Coaches Hall of Fame in 1995. and party favors. Musical Performance wedding anniversary on Saturday, Mr. Zanowicz earned a Bachelor of Adventure Guides – Small groups June 26, with a party hosted by their Science degree in Mathematics and of fathers and children meet twice a Geared To Families PLAINFIELD – A summer lunch children at the Cannon Gate Club at Science from Mansfield Teachers Col- To Wed Todd Robert Luka month to create arts and crafts, par- Picatinny Arsenal. lege in Mansfield, Pa. and later ob- ticipate in nature programs and learn and music series at the First Unitarian United States Army Captain War- ployed by Warner Brothers as a Post Society of Plainfield will conclude The couple also renewed their wed- tained a master’s degree in business about history, among other activities. ding vows that day at St. Bartholomew administration from Seton Hall Uni- ren R. Barnes (Ret.) of Sierra Vista, Production Manager in Hollywood, Mommy and Me Circles – Two this Sunday, August 22, with a pro- Ariz. and Ms. Susan Higgins of Calif. gram for families. the Apostle Roman Catholic Church versity. He completed a post-master’s programs, Arts and Crafts and Healthy in Scotch Plains, with the Reverend degree from Rutgers University. Panama City, Fla. have announced Her fiancé graduated from Snacks, will be offered for mothers The 11 a.m. lunch and 11:30 a.m. the engagement of their daughter, Ms. Westfield High School in 1991. He performance by Allan Reading will Donald Hummel officiating. A homemaker who raised five chil- Christine Erin Barnes of Burbank, earned his Bachelor of Science de- Hiking Club Combines follow the 10 a.m. worship service at Mr. Zanowicz and the former Miss dren, Mrs. Zanowicz enjoys cooking, Calif., to Todd Robert Luka of New gree in Bio-Medical Engineering from the church, located at 724 Park Av- Alberta “Bertha” Kotulak were wed traveling with her husband, decorat- Orleans, La. He is the son of Dr. and Tulane University in 2002. He works Recreation and Fitness enue in Plainfield. on June 26, 1954 in St. Joseph’s ing, camping, exercising and read- Mrs. Norman L. Luka of Westfield. at Tulane University Health Sciences COUNTY – The Union County Admission to the lunch and musi- Church in Nanticoke, Pa. ing. She also is a doting grandmother The future bride is a graduate of Dr. Center in Cardiovascular Research Hiking Club offers a varied program cal event is $10 per person. Mr. Read- Prior to retiring in 1996, Mr. to the couple’s nine grandchildren. Phillips High School (magnet school and will receive his Master of Sci- of outdoor activities that blend whole- ing will present classical, popular and Zanowicz was employed by the The Zanowiczes’ children and their of Visual and Performing Arts) in ence degree in Bio-Medical Engi- some recreation with physical fitness. folk music that families can enjoy Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of spouses include Edward and his wife, Orlando, Fla. She worked at Univer- neering this year. Hiking and cycling activities are together. Education as a mathematics teacher Terry, of Middletown, Md.; Leonard sal Studios in Orlando in Publicity A September wedding is planned regularly scheduled. Most events take The church congregation includes for 44 years, and was a football, base- of Scotch Plains; Robert and his wife, and Production and currently is em- in Malibu, Calif. place in central and northern New residents of Fanwood, Scotch Plains, ball and wrestling coach. Former Shelly, and Michael and his wife, Jersey. Membership dues are $10 per Westfield and about 40 other Central Acting Governor of New Jersey Dianne, all of Rockaway, and Michele year. To request a complimentary, New Jersey towns. All are welcome. Donald T. DiFrancesco was among Robinson and her husband, John, of six-month schedule, please call (908) For more information, please call the baseball players he coached. Mr. Scotch Plains. NEIL SULLIVAN 527-4900. (908) 756-0750. President, Westfield Mortgage Fanwood Library Friends Free credit evaluation and approvals Guaranteed closing costs Clinical Hypnosis Announce Book Sale Date New home purchases FANWOOD – The Friends of the and clean up. Strong individuals are Construction loans is My Primary Specialty. Fanwood Memorial Library will hold especially needed at the beginning Refinances a book sale on Saturday, September and end of the sale. No knowledge of WEIGHT: modify eating habits (2 or 3 visits) 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the books is required. Anyone interested BULIMIA: stop the binge-purge (4 to 6 visits) library, located at North Avenue and in participating is asked to call the Tillotson Road. Proceeds from the library at (908) 322-6400 or to sign WESTFIELD MORTGAGE TOBACCO: stop smoking (1 or 2 visits) event will benefit the library. up when visiting the library. ALCOHOL: stop or reduce (4 to 6 visits) Donations for the book sale may be 908-518-0800 Toll Free: 866-518-0800 dropped off at the library beginning www.westfieldmortgage.com MARIJUANA: stop using (4 to 6 visits) Tuesday, September 7. The Friends Service League Reveals Equal housing lender. Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance. PHOBIA: conquer a fear (1 or 2 visits) will accept used books in salable con- dition, and especially seeks recent Thrift Shop ‘Bag Days’ NAIL BITING: stop the habit (1 or 2 visits) publications, paperbacks, classics, SCOTCH PLAINS – The ANXIETY: learn to control it (1 visit) children’s books, games and toys. Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service FITNESS SPA CAFE They also will take used commer- League Thrift Shop, located at 1730 cially produced videos, compact disks East Second Street in Scotch Plains, Dr. Ronald J. Glassman, Ph.D., M.P.H. and cassettes. The Friends has re- will hold its “Bag Days” from Tues- Board Certified / Registered / Insured quested that people refrain from do- day, August 24, to Friday, August 27. “...releases nating old books (books of little in- Customers may fill a large grocery terest or value such as textbooks, out- bag full of merchandise for $5. On tension.” Dr. Glassman is a “Visiting Scholar” at dated non-fiction or fiction); mil- August 27 at 1 p.m., the Thrift Shop Columbia University Medical Center dewed or damaged books, or maga- will close for the remainder of the sum- zines. Such unwanted items may be mer, through Monday, September 6. 908-301-0039 www.MedicalHypnosis.info taken for recycling. For more infor- The shop’s summer hours are 10 Ivy League Clinical Hypnosis Center LLC mation about donations, please call a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday through Fri- day. For further information, please Mountainside, New Jersey (908) 322-9179. The Friends also is asking for vol- call (908) 322-5420 during shop busi- unteers to help sort, set up for the sale ness hours.

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FREE Currently Accepting New Patients Introductory Please call for a brochure Newborn through Adolescence 24 CLASSES Class PER WEEK 908-322-TJAM (8526) • Preventive & Urgent Care SINCE 1988 Wednesday, Sept 1 @ 8:30 pm Saturday, Sept 4 @ 12:10 pm 405 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains • School & Athletic Physicals or by appointment www.tumblejam.com • Prenatal Consultations HATHA, ASHTANGA, KUNDALINI, RAJA, MEDITATION Tuesday Sept 7, from 1:00 to 5:30 pm Thursday Sept 9, from 2:00 to 5:30 pm Most Insurances Accepted OPEN HOUSE DAYS: Saturday Sept 11, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Monday Sept 13, from 1:00 to 5:30 pm FREE & EASY WEEK Flexible Appointment Times Available For Working Parents NEW KUNDALINI CLASSES Nicole has taught more than 22,000 Yoga classes in NJ since 1980 Join us for a free trial class NICOLE’S YOGA CENTER, LLC Call For Appointment September 7-9 94 NORTH AVE. GARWOOD • (908) 789-6426 Call for class times 908-233-8860 Call for a brochure or visit www.nicolesyogacenter.com 592-B Springfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 SPECIAL CLASSES FOR SENIORS A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 19, 2004 Page 7 – Obituaries – ‘Encounters’ to Study Reason Pauline Kump, 96, Westfield Teacher; Jesus Gave Sight to the Blind SCOTCH PLAINS – The reason babysitting will be available if re- Overlook, Eyes For Needy Volunteer why Christ granted sight to two blind quested by the morning of August 25. men will be the focus of the eighth All are welcome. Pauline W. “Polly” Kump, 96, of During World War II, Miss Kump “Life-Transforming Encounters With This will be the eighth and final Washington Township died on and a friend worked in an airplane Jesus” session at the Willow Grove study in the summer “Work in the Wednesday, August 11, at Heath Vil- factory in California during the sum- Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains. Word” series being taught by the lage in Washington Township. mer. “Being and Doing Church by HBO Reverend George Betz, Interim Pas- Born on November 9, 1907 in She volunteered with Overlook and MBO” (Matthew 20:29-34) will tor. The fall session will start in mid- Mount Carmel, Pa., she was the Hospital in Summit and for many be held on Wednesday, August 25, September. daughter of the late Reverend Will- years at New Eyes for the Needy in from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, August For further information, please call iam Kump and Pauline W. Hoenstatt Short Hills. 26, from 10 to 11:55 a.m. in Alexander the church office any weekday morn- Kump. She had lived in Westfield, Surviving are two nieces, Sue Hall. The Willow Grove Church is ing at (908) 232-5678, e-mail Scotch Plains and Maplewood before Reinhardt of Sycamore, Ill. and Joan located at 1961 Raritan Road. [email protected] or visit moving to Heath Village in 1986. Heiges-Blythe of Santa Fe, N.M. Refreshments will be provided and www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. Miss Kump had been a teacher for Interment is private. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH…Members of the First Baptist Church of Westfield two years in Quakertown, Pa. and for Arrangements were by the Cochran celebrate having reached the top of Mount Chiquita in Colorado’s Rocky 40 years in Westfield at Columbus, Funeral Home in Hackettstown. Mountain National Park July 14. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front row, Free College Course Offered Lincoln and Franklin Schools prior Memorial donations may be made Christine Foster, Stefanie Shaw, Elliott Johnson, Patty Kreider, Alicia Lambros to retiring. to the Heath Village Friendship Fund, and Brittany Lambros, and back row, the Reverend Jeremy Montgomery, Jeff Greenlaw, Donnie Turlington, David Torres and Ferris Moniz. Behind them is She earned a Bachelor of Science 153 Schooley’s Mountain, Longs Peak, the highest in the park, with an elevation of 14,000 feet. To Union County Seniors degree in Education at Newark State Hackettstown 07840. Teachers College. August 19, 2004 WESTFIELD – The Westfield the access road between the two build- First Baptist Group Reaches Senior Citizens Housing Corpora- ings. Attendees are advised to be tion, in conjunction with the aware of designated parking spaces, Lunch and Learn Series Westfield Foundation and the since the Fire Department will issue Top of Colorado Mountain Learning Is Forever (LIFE) Center tickets if vehicles are not parked in of Union County College, will authorized areas. To Return in September WESTFIELD – Last month, after mountain,” Reverend Montgomery sponsor classes on its premises For further information on the up- major fundraising, nine youth and recalled. “Although each one was during the fall semester of 2004. coming college course, please call COUNTY – Area senior citizens series of community education pro- two adults from the First Baptist scared, the entire group vowed to go Dr. Christopher Gibbs will teach Randi Kass at (908) 233-1733. and caregivers are invited to attend a grams. The series is made possible by Church of Westfield traveled to Colo- up together, and in the end, the storms “American Political History,” a three- free informational discussion about Pfizer Pharmaceuticals through an rado for the National Gathering of provided us with a spectacular show credit course spanning the first elec- diabetes on Wednesday, September ACOVE unrestricted educational American Baptist Youth called “En- of sounds and lights.” tion of George Washington up to the MASTER 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the grant, in cooperation with Vitalize, a counter.” After a four-hour ascent, the group most recent presidential election. home office of Vitalize, 136 Central geriatric care management company. There, they joined 1,700 other finally reached the summit, where This course will be held at 1133 MEMORIALS Avenue in Clark. Anyone interested in attending the youth at the weeklong event, which they shared sandwiches and trail Boynton Avenue, Westfield, on Fri- Certified Geriatric Care Manager program must make a reservation in was held at the YMCA of the Rockies mix. Huddling together to keep days beginning September 3, from 10 524 Central Avenue Bonnie Testa, Director of Care Man- advance. Seating is limited. A com- in Estes Park. During the gathering, warm behind a rock shelter, they a.m. to noon. LIFE Center courses Westfield, NJ agement with Vitalize, will be the plimentary lunch will be provided for they took part in workshops, evening once again devoted themselves to are offered free of charge to Union featured speaker. Her presentation all who attend. To reserve a seat or to concerts and worship services. prayer in thanksgiving for a safe County senior citizens. Registration (908) 233-2350 will include facts about diabetes, tips learn more about the Lunch and Learn The highlight of the trip was a visit trip. The journey took seven hours will take place the first week of class. for controlling blood sugar and ad- series, please call (732) 574-3539. to picturesque Rocky Mountain altogether. Parking is available in designated vice on caring for a loved one with the National Park where, on July 14, the In addition to the Reverend parking areas and up until the en- disease. Rev. Shannon to Speak First Baptist team hiked to the top of Montgomery, of Fanwood, the group trance to Boynton Avenue, or along This event will officially mark the On ‘Who Really Cares?’ Mount Chiquita — an elevation of included Jeff Greenlaw, Elliott Designer • Builders of fine beginning of a new Lunch and Learn 13,069 feet. Johnson, Patty Kreider as an adult PLAINFIELD – The Reverend Ketubah Unit to Have MONUMENTS Sylvester Shannon will preach on the Before they set out, the Reverend leader, David Torres and Donnie St. Helen’s to Present topic “Who Really Cares?” at the Jeremy Montgomery, Minister of Turlington of Westfield; Stefanie Dinner at Sir John’s MARKERS ‘Sunset Open Mic’ Sunday, August 22, service at the Local Outreach at First Baptist and Shaw of Roselle, Christine Foster of COUNTY – The B’nai B’rith MAUSOLEUMS First Unitarian Society of Plainfield. the trip’s adult leader, lead the youth Old Tappan, Alicia and Brittany Ketubah Married Couples Unit WESTFIELD — The St. Helen’s The service will be at 10 a.m. at the in prayer and a vow of commitment at Lambros of Scotch Plains, and Ferris (40+) will meet for dinner on Sun- Lettered • Cleaned Music Ministry will hold a “Sunset church, located at 724 Park Avenue. the Chapin Creek Trailhead. He gave Moniz of Union. day, August 29, at 6 p.m. at Sir Tim Doerr Open Mic” night on Friday, August Reverend Shannon said his sermon them the mandate, “Everyone goes As an award for their accomplishment, John’s, located at 230 Washington 27, at 7:30 p.m. on the church grounds will be based on Luke 13, verses 10- up together, and everyone comes Reverend Montgomery presented each Place in North Brunswick. Bruce Bauer at 1600 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. 17, having to do with healing on the down together.” of the youth with a Mount Chiquita trail Non-members are welcome to (established 1939) In the event of inclement weather, it Sabbath. During their journey, the youth were tag, which is a patch that can be sewn join the group for dinner. Inter- Also: 300 Rt. 37 East will be held in the Parish Center. Reverend Shannon became the new tested by a shortage of oxygen and onto their backpacks. ested individuals are asked to call Those who play an instrument or minister at the United Presbyterian the fatigue of climbing without the Later that week, seven members Elaine at (908) 232-0062 by Fri- Toms River, NJ accompany themselves as a singer/ Church in Plainfield on February 1. He guidance of trails. At various water of the group scaled two additional day, August 27. (732) 349-2350 instrumentalist are invited to show- was pastor at the Pentagon from 1976 breaks, group members would peaks in the national park — Flattop case their talents in a “coffee house” through 1981, and was the first person encourage one another by reading Mountain, with an elevation of setting. of color to serve as chaplain there. favorite scripture passages from the 12,324 feet, and Hallett Peak, with Attendees are asked to bring lawn The First Unitarian Society of Bible, such as Psalm 23. an elevation of 12,713 feet, earning chairs and blankets. Refreshments Plainfield is New Jersey’s oldest Uni- Additionally, the climbers faced them two additional trail tags. The MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. will be available. For more informa- tarian-Universalist church. For more the threat of afternoon thunderstorms. group returned to New Jersey on Chair of the Family Law Department of tion, please call (908) 232-1214, ex- information, please call (908) 756- The major part of their ascent was July 16. tension no. 24. 0750 or visit www.fusp.org. above the tree line, where thunder “I always seek to broaden the DUGHI, HEWIT & PALATUCCI and lightning can be fatally dangerous. horizons of our youth in numerous Sierra Club Group Sets Prayer to St. Jude “At one point when we were resting ways, and on this trip, I literally 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 on a boulder field, I asked the group achieved that with them,” Reverend September 8 Meeting Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and if they wished to return down the Montgomery said. COUNTY – The Sierra Club- martyr, great in virtue and rich in Loantaka Group, which covers Union miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Prayer to DIVORCE QUESTIONS? Christ, faithful intercessor of all Prayer to and Morris Counties, will meet on Specializing in all aspects of Family Law Wednesday, September 8, from 7:30 who invoke your special patron- The Blessed Virgin The Blessed Virgin to 9 p.m. at the Library of the age in time of need, to you I have PRAYER TO THE BLESSED PRAYER TO THE BLESSED including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, recourse from the depth of my Chathams, located at 214 Main Street VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) child support, division of assets, palimony, in Chatham. heart and humbly beg to whom Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Julia Somers, Executive Director of God has given such great power to Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of premarital agreements, domestic partnerships, the Great Swamp Watershed Associa- come to my assistance. Help me heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son restraining orders, post-divorce motions due to tion, will present “The Great Swamp in my urgent position. In return I of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist Update, 2004,” covering current is- promise to make your name known me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the changed financial circumstances, residence sues affecting the Great Swamp Na- and cause you to be invoked. Say Sea, help me show me herein, you Sea, help me show me herein, you removal from New Jersey, visitation tional Wildlife Refuge in Morris three Our Fathers, three Hail are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, County. Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude Mother of God, Queen of Heaven Mother of God, Queen of Heaven modifications and transfers of custody. Photographer Blaine Rothauser will pray for us and all who invoke and Earth! I humbly beseech you and Earth! I humbly beseech you offer a slide show of the Great Swamp’s your aid. Publication must be from the bottom of my heart to from the bottom of my heart to inhabitants. Admission is free and the promised. This novena has never succor me in this necessity. There succor me in this necessity. There 32 years of continuous practice in Family Law event is open to the public. been known to fail. G.C. are none that can withstand your are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you power. Oh, show me herein you Union County Early Settlement Arbitration Prayer to St. Jude Prayer to St. Jude are my mother. Oh Mary, con- are my mother. Oh Mary, con- Panelist 25 years ceived without sin, pray for us who ceived without sin, pray for us who Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, have recourse to thee. 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Thieves Swipe the ‘1’ Sports Section From WF PD-1 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 KASKO GETS 5 RBI; CERCHIO BANGS 3-RUN HOMER WF PD-2 ‘Thieves’ Out-Blast WF PD-1 ‘Blue’ Men, 15-11

By FRED LECOMTE was led by Jimmy McCullough who when we handed the undefeated Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times launched two doubles and four RBI. Elizabeth Police Department their A dramatic softball showdown Mike Smalls smacked three hits and first loss, was huge,” said Thief took place at Memorial Park in two RBI. Dave Wayman and Dave Kasko. “Needless to say, we looked Westfield on August 11 as the Martinez answered with two RBI forward to today since I believe we Westfield Police 1 Blue men and each. were a 14-run underdog according Westfield Police 2 Thieves trotted Both teams exhibited brilliant de- to departmental scuttle. I have to on the turf and splattered a hail of fensive plays. Thief J. Battiloro made give our guys all of the credit. I think runs beneath the thunder-rife skies. a magical backhanded catch in left all that lightning put a jolt into our Two strong power surges were heard in the third inning, Shortstop Jerry game and we came out winners. We in the second and fourth and that was Lipshitz robbed Dave Martinez of played error free ball, we got hits all that was required for the, 8-5 extra bases in the seventh and C. and it was a strong defensive perfor- Thieves to stagger Blue, 15-11. Battiloro prevented a run by slap- mance. We expected to come out and Lou Cherchio, who launched a mas- ping the cuffs on the runner at home win and we did. There are no indi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sive three-run homer in the fourth, in the fifth. viduals. It was simply a total team NEARLY GOOD AS GOULD AT SECOND…Dunellen Hotel second baseman Steve Gould puts the tag on Checchio’s Neil led the Thieves who unleashed a bar- PD 1 Blue Smalls hauled in a tough effort. I give Westfield PD I credit Kauffman as he slides into second. Kauffman was, however, safe as the bag skid from the impact. Checchio’s nipped the Hotel rage of 23 hits. Team captain Greg Tony Vastano shot in leftfield. Chris for coming out and playing strong. men, 9-8, in Game 2 to lay claim to the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League A Division title. Kasko cracked three hits and had five Polito at short and Ed Belford at They always come out to win and RBI. Chris Battiloro rapped a triple second pulled major league plays in they don’t expect anything less, but and drove in three runs. the sixth and seventh innings. neither do we.” DAYTON MAKES SAVING SNAG, CROWLEY GOES 4-FOR-4 The PD 1 Blue totaled 16 hits and “Coming off last week’s big win, CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Checchio Nabs Division Title, Nips Dunellen Hotel Men, 9-8

By DAVID B. CORBIN hitters, the securing of the 2004 title The Hotel men out-hit Checchio’s, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times came down to a spectacular leaping, 18-17, and received three hits apiece It took years in the making, but catch in leftfield for the final out by from Fran Maggio, Tony Vitelli Sr. Checchio Chiropractic finally cap- Checchio’s Bryan Dayton. and Bobby Chez. Maggio, who tured the Scotch Plains Softball “I wasn’t sure (I could catch it at tripled, scored three runs. Vitelli had League A Division title, by nipping first). When you’re running, you hear an RBI and a run scored, and Chez Dunellen Hotel, 9-8, in Game 2 of the your feet but, once I grabbed it, I doubled, scored twice and had an finals at Brookside Park in Scotch knew I had it. It’s my first champion- RBI. Pitcher Billy Scott went 2-for-3 Plains on August 10. The night be- ship,” explained Dayton. with two RBI and a run scored and fore, Checchio’s had a much easier “It’s been a long time. The last time Keith Getz singled twice. time, winning 12-0. we won was when Tony Mineo ran The Hotel men turned a second The wait for Checchio’s had been the team (year not known),” said (Steve Gould) to short (Chris nearly a decade. In 1998, PEPCO beat Checchio’s Ed Guttierez. Vanderfliet) to first (Vitelli, Sr.) Meyer’s Marauders for the title. In Three Checchio powermen came double play. Vitelli, Sr. made another 1999, Meyer’s Marauders edged J.M. through with big hits. Jon Crowley nice stretch for a putout at first and Quick in three games. Sun Tavern took went 4-for-4, including two triples, Vitelli, Jr. gunned down a runner from top honors in 2000 by topping Ferrara’s with two RBI and a run scored. Mark his rightfield position. Third baseman Auto. In 2001, Pep Again began a Nies, the Barry Bonds of the league, Chez grabbed a steaming grounder to three-year dominance, taking out received two walks and scored three set up an out and centerfielder Phil Checchio’s, Fanwood Transmissions times but whacked a solo home run Gentile made a brilliant diving catch. and Checchio’s, respectively. and singled in his two at bats. Piscopo In addition to Dayton, Checchio “I have waited seven years, seven pounded a two-run triple and singled centerfielder Guttierez made a fine years,” said Checchio’s Nick Piscopo while scoring once. Pitcher Ron running grab, Crowley made a good Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times who had also played for Ferrara’s and Germinder and Joe DeFabio had two knockdown at first to get a force out at SCORING THE BIG HEIST FOR THE THIEVES…PD-2 Thief Lou Cerchio gets congratulations from Greg Kasko, No. Fanwood Transmissions. hits and a run scored each and Neil second and Nies made a good scoop at 25 (left) and Tony Vastano, No. 55 (right) after he blasted a three-run homer inthe fourth against the Westfield PD-1 team. With both sides loaded with power Kauffman had two RBI. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Goods & Services You Need!

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Those posting at least one match in the period have an *. This was the second to last of the posting periods. The next reporting period ends on La- bor Day, September 6. The playoffs start on September 7 and will involve “A” and “B” brackets. Members are reminded that 8 games are required to play in the postseason playoffs. Eight members have already qualified for the playoffs and 11 others are within 2 or 3 games of qualifying. Report YOUTH RUGBY ON THE RISE…Union County Youth Rugby in the Westfield/ matches to [email protected]. Scotch Plains-Fanwood area has been on the rise in the past two years. Check westfieldnj.com/wta for com- plete results. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1. G. Wasserman(8)* 26. John Mancini Youth Flag Rugby Concludes CRACKING THE BARRIER AS A DIVISION CHAMPS…After many years, Checchio Chiropractic got the opportunity 2. Robert Errazo(12)* 27. Vince Camuto to celebrate by winning the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League A Division title. Pictured, left to right, are: Ron Germinder, 3. Jon Eisenberg(8)* 28. Russ Finestein Neil Kauffman, Emidio Monaco, Mark Nies, Ed Guttierez, Joe DeFabio, Brian Dayton, Nick Piscopo, Jon Crowley, Ron 4. Mike Gonnella(9)* 29. Mark Jackler Tumolo, Dave Eckert and John Palazzalo. 5. Tuyen Diep(14)* 30. Jeremy Krell Second Successful Season 6. Rich Pardo(12)* 31. Ernest Jacob 7. Weldon Chin (9)* 32. Bryan Smith The Union County Rugby Football right now. Several town recreation com- 8. Vollbrechthausen 33. Adam Krell(6)* Club’s co-ed youth flag rugby program missions have heard of, and seen, our 9. Melvin Diep(5)* 34. B. Anderson finished its second season with more flag rugby program and are requesting Sofa Kings Capture 10. Paul Moum(5)* 35. D. Armstrong Checchio Nabs Division Title, 11. Mike Manders(5) 36. Jim Bender* than 120 players aged 5 to 13 with informational meetings. Our goal is to SP B Division Title 12. Alex Winnicker(6)* 37. Paul Darmanin teams in Cranford and Berkley Heights. roll out programs in 3-4 of those towns The Sofa Kings needed an un- 13. Mike McGlynn(6)* 38. Manny Erlich All participants played non-contact next year, increasing the league to 5-6 Nips Dunellen Hotel Men, 9-8 believable performance to get past 14. Mike Morin(5) 39. Todd Krell flag rugby with their appropriate age towns.” 15. Ross Errazo(6)* 40. Adam Krell group. The program is comprised of The local teams concluded the season CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 the first round of the Scotch Plains 16. Steve Satkin(4)* 41. Jeremy Krell Men’s Softball League B Division 17. Stuart Gruskin(5) 42. Alan Lo four aged based teams: Falcons, Owls, with an appearance in the American Flag Youth Rugby Festival, hosted by third and fired to Crowley, who made singled and scored on an error to knot playoffs, but they hopped to their 18. Chris Wendel(10)* 43. D. Rainville Hawks and Eagles. Many of these play- feet and battled their way to the 19. Andrew Cohen(6)* 44. Joe Schurig ers began the sport for the first time, the Morris Youth Rugby Club. The fes- a fine stretch to complete the putout. the score in the bottom half. DeFabio 20. David Ferio(2) 45. A. Wasserman while others refined their skills with an tival is the largest youth rugby tourna- Checchio’s jumped in front 2-0 in singled and scored on Kauffman’s title. 21. Quaid Kapadia(4) 46. J. Wasserman The “Kings” closed down the 22. Steven Kreutzer(1) 47. Mike Muroff eye to playing for the high school con- ment in the nation, with 10 youth rugby the first when Emidio Monaco and single in the seventh, then the Hotel tact team in the spring. and over 700 players participating. men quickly retied the score when Sun Tavern in the first round then 23. Andrew Ross(7) 48. Erik Sandstedt Nies scored on Piscopo’s triple to 24. Michael McCrea(1) 49. Steve Lee Youth rugby is a touch or flag only For more information regarding all right, but the Hotel answered with Maggio tripled and scored Vitelli, dealt No. 3 seeded Delasal out of 25. Jon Walker(1) 50. H. Williams Jr. the show to face No. 1 Trinity non-contact form of the sport, which of the rugby programs, please call Chris two in the bottom of the inning. Sr.’s single to left. 51. Ian Schwartz teaches various skills such as running, Clark at (201) 213-1952, email Maggio and Vitelli, Sr. singled and In the eighth, Nies drew a walk, Electric in the semifinals. The Sofa Kings did not lie down and shocked The number (#) indicates total games kicking, passing, space strategy and [email protected] or visit Gentile and Chez added RBI singles. Piscopo yanked a single to right and played this year. *played a match was teamwork. The games are typically www.mudturtlerugby.com. They are In the third, the Hotel men went Crowley clouted a two-run triple to the Electricians to set up the grand finale vs. the No. 2 Garwood Rest played in the week period. Several played with 10 to 15 minute halves now also looking to recruit for the ahead, 5-0, on RBI singles from Jeff center, giving Checchio’s a two-run players were dropped up to three posi- with a running clock. Union Women’s team which currently Parenti, Getz and Scott. Nies ham- lead. Chez bounced a double off the where they pulled out a squeaker tions due to lack of activity in the Program director Chris Clark said, consists of a 7’s team but is recruiting to mered his solo blast into the leftfield centerfield fence and Gould lofted an to lay claim to the Championship. period. “Many of the kids really understood build a full 15’s team. Interested indi- trees in the fourth, then two more RBI sac fly to put the Hotel men the game of rugby with all of the neces- viduals may also to come to their prac- Chiropractors massaged home plate down by one entering the ninth. sary teamwork, communication and tice at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs- in the fifth. John Palazzalo and Checchio’s failed to score and the decision making. Youth rugby may be days at Unami Field located on the Germinder singled, DeFabio first two Hotel men were put to rest in the fastest growing sport in New Jersey corner of Union St. and Lexington Ave. squibbled an RBI single and the bottom of the ninth. Brian Greeves in Cranford. Kauffman added an RBI groundout. singled and Maggio drilled a shot to WTA Women Doubles Crowley tripled and scored on left-center that was snared by Dayton. WTA Men’s Masters Dayton’s sacrifice fly in the sixth to Checchio’s 200 121 120 9 Tennis Ladder Told: put Checchio’s on top, 6-5, but Scott Dunellen 203 001 110 8 The seventh reporting period ended Tennis Ladder Told: August 15. The eighth and last re- AS OF AUGUST 15: porting period ends Labor Day. All 1. Mike McGlynn (10) See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com teams that have completed 8 matches 2. Bob Kolesik (16) are eligible for the playoffs, which 3. Chris Wendel (13) start immediately. If a team is not 4. Joe Donnolo (4) 5. Jon Eisenberg* (1) available to play immediately they 6. Don Dohm* (4) will not be included in the playoffs. 7. Dewey Rainville* (3) 8. Hank Koehler* (3) 1. Purdy/Hewett (6) 9. Len Cerefice* 2. Morin/Vollbrechthausen (9) 10. John Dalton* 3. Bender/Abramowitz (7) 11. George Sincox* 4. Galasso/Perez-Santalla (8) 12. David Armstrong* 5. Goldberger/Wirtshfter (11) 13. Marvin Rothman* 6. Sottung/Weisman (6) 14. Bob Lipschulz* 7. Erlich/Luppesco (3) 15. 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Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RELAXATION BEFORE PRE-SEASON…Westfield High School Head Football Coach/Athletic Director Ed Tranchina, left, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Football Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli, leaning over on right, test their golfing skills with Benjamin Corbin, not seen, and The Leader and The Times Sports Editor/ Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Assistant Publisher Dave Corbin, center, at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit. WESTFIELD PD-2 CHIEF THIEF…PD-2 Thieves pitcher Greg Kasko helped his own cause by cracking three hits and knocking in five runs en route to a 15- WTA Women Singles 11 conquest of major rival Westfield PD-1. Tennis Ladder Told: Dan Foreman Places Listed below are the standings for the Second at Jr. Golf Westfield Tennis Association Women’s Dan Foreman of Westfield Singles Ladder. Numbers in parenthe- placed second in the New Jersey WF PD-2 ‘Thieves’ Out-Blast ses indicate matches played. Twenty- Junior Golf Competition tour six players have achieved 8 or more matches, promising challenging play- event at Colonia Country Club. Competing in the boys 16-17 age WF PD-1 ‘Blue’ Men, 15-11 offs. Players can access weekly updated CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Standings and Matches Played on WTA’s group, Foreman shot a round of website: www.westfieldnj.com/wta by (42-43) 85. Ken Suarez of Spring- In the top of the first, Kasko Blue eked a run. Smalls and Jeff clicking on Women’s Singles. Further field won the group with a spar- rapped an RBI triple off pitcher Johnson tapped singles and Pat information about rules or joining the kling round of (37-38) 75. Steve “Voom” Peterpaul. Hobson Brady bashed an RBI single. Blue ladder is available by calling Jean Power singled, C. Battiloro tripled and tallied three more runs in the fifth. at (908) 654-7418 (or e-mail at PUBLIC NOTICE Todd Earl followed with an RBI Belford and Norton poked singles. [email protected]). COMPETING AT NATIONALS…The Scotch Plains 16U girls softball team recently competed in the Pony National Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: single. Westfield Blue immediately Martinez drilled an RBI double, This last reporting period will con- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS answered with three runs also. Polito McCullough RBI singled up the clude at 8 p.m. Labor Day, September 6. PLANNING BOARD front row: Jen Van Der Hoef (Coach), Nicole Colineri (2B), Mary Kate Flannery (LF) and Gerriann LaGuardia (P); middle row, Courtney Schraer (C), Kelli and Nick Norton punched singles middle and Smalls smacked an RBI Match scores should be reported within NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the and Wayman strong-armed a two- 24 hours and weekend scores by Sun- Planning Board Meeting of the Township Kaskiw (CF), Megan Grau (RF) and Amanda Walker (3B); back row, Ron Lusk single. (Coach), Jillian Lusk (1B), Alyssa Glenn (SS), Allison Schraer (P), Elaine Piniat run triple to remote center. Martinez day evening to J. Power. of Scotch Plains held on August 9, 2004, Unshaken, the Bandits bellowed the Board adopted the following Resolu- (P) and Tony Piniat (Mgr.) lofted an RBI sacrifice to center. with two runs in the sixth when 1. D. Coleman(8) 16. P. Brotman(16) tions: Thieves Kasko and J. Battiloro Wagner and Vastano singled and 2. JoAnn Purdy(9) 17. Black-Polak(12) The team played 11 games and fin- forward to more great accomplish- 3. Lisa Sottung(10) 18. Hong Jiang(8) Anthony Marconi for Hidden Acres, each triggered two-run singles in slid home on Kasko’s fading single Carri Farm Court, Block 14401, Lot 17 for ished with a ranking of 98 out of 166 ments in 2005, as the core of the team the second. In the third, the Thieves to right. Westfield II added its final 4. Meg Butler(8) 19. T. Wasilewski(10) amended subdivision application. Ap- 5. Vanessa Barber(23) 20. E. Matino(12) teams from all over the country. The plans to remain together. added a run to take an 8-3 lead. proved requested waiver of street trees, Cobras finished ranked just behind run in the seventh when Cerchio 6. Monica Morin(12) 21. Dee Gelinne(11) Hobson whacked a double to right doubled and scored off the ‘metal 7. Wendi Cohen(10) 22. K. O’Neill(16) except for #10 Carrie Farm Court. several long-established “elite” teams, PUBLIC NOTICE Michael & Catheine Cianciulli and and C. Battiloro knocked in Hobson. 8. M. E. Whelan(16 )23. Ellen Smith(10) including: Top Gun; Bergen Blazers; stick’ of Tom Jogis. 9. Laurie Woog(15) 24. N. Freundlich(10) Cianciulli Family, LLC, 464 & 522 Henry BOROUGH OF FANWOOD In the bottom of the third, P.D. 1 “We wanted to beat them as much Street, Block 3501, Lots 13 & 14 for major Jersey Heat; Flemington Flames; and 10. Sheri Pardo(22) 25. P. Wood(19) Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Blue stormed across the muddy plate subdivision approval of two lots into four Rockland Thunder. as they wanted to beat us, but they 11. Jean Power(12) 26. D. Barabas(7) No. 04-11-R with three runs. Belford zoomed a played a better game,” said 12. Clara Karnish(11) 27. L. Coleman(13) lots with variances. Flannery, a Tri-Captain who has M & M Real Estate Developers, 42 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING triple and scored on Norton’s sac McCullough “Although we were 13. Sherri Bender(7) 28. Jan Velasco(10) Blue Ridge Circle, Block 2024, Lot 12.01, played six years for the Cobras, was an FOR THE CONTROL OF 14. Dianne Mroz(11) 29. Perez-Santalla(5) electrifying leadoff batter, consistently NOISE IN THE BOROUGH OF fly. Wayman walked, Martinez missing players, it really didn’t make 15. S. Schmell(15) 30. J. Walker(1) City of Plainfield and Block 15803, Lot 12.01.02 Township of Scotch Plains for FANWOOD singled and McCullough mangled a the difference. They just had a lot of bunting her way on base. She had a was passed and adopted on the second minor subdivision approval of one lot into .352 batting average (BA) (second on two-run double. good hits, placed the ball better than Kevin Rotondo Sinks two lots. and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor The Thieves pilfered four runs in the team). Flannery also demonstrated and Council of the Borough of Fanwood we did and scored the runs.” Hole-in-One in Golf The file pertaining to these applications her great defense and speed in leftfield, held on August 10, 2004. the fourth to grab a 12-7 lead. Ed “We’re looking good and hope to are in the Office of the Planning Board and and together with centerfielder Kaskiw This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- Wagner whacked a triple and scored finish strong in the playoffs, which Kevin Rotondo of Scotch Plains sank available for inspection during business a hole-in-one at Meadow Lands Golf and Grau in right, comprised a formi- ately after final passage and publication on Steve Ditrilio’s single. After begin at the end of August,” added hours. as required by law. Kasko walked, Cerchio blasted his Course in Myrtle Beach, SC. Rotondo Barbara Horev dable defense. Additionally, she as- Eleanor McGovern Kasko. “We look forward to bring- used a pitching wedge to ace the par Secretary to the Planning Board sumed catching duties when needed. Borough Clerk three-run shot into the hedges. ing the trophy home to Westfield 148-yard hole No. 8. 1 T - 8/19/04, The Times Fee: $27.03 Kaskiw demonstrated her strong 1 T - 8/19/04, The Times Fee: $15.81 In the bottom of the inning, PD1 whether it be team I or team II.”

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16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 19, 2004 Page 13 Tri-County Red Cross Posts NJ SAVER Rebate Deadline Aquatics Training Courses Extended to October 1 COUNTY — The Tri-County 17 years old, will be trained to teach TRENTON— Governor James last year amounted to the average Chapter of the American Red Cross, courses in the Lifeguarding program. McGreevey announced that the dead- SAVER of approximately $250. With which serves 22 towns in Union, A pre-requisite Fundamentals of In- line for filing the 2003 NJ SAVER the merging of the NJ SAVER and Middlesex and Somerset Counties, structor Training course will be of- rebate application has been extended Homestead Rebate Program, these including Fanwood and Scotch Plains, fered for $25 on Saturday, August 28, from August 16 to Friday, October 1. qualifying homeowners this year will will offer Aquatics Training courses from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the The mailing of applications, which instead receive a single check, in an for the remainder of the summer. Plainfield Area Red Cross, 332 West usually occurs in early May, was de- amount that is two to three times last Lifeguard Training will take place Front Street in Plainfield. layed this year while the Division of year’s amount, in the form of an NJ at the Jewish Community Center of A Water Safety Instructor Course Taxation implemented processing and SAVER rebate check. Central New Jersey, located at 1391 will be offered at the Jewish Commu- programming changes made neces- Checks for NJ SAVER rebate ap- South Martine Avenue in Scotch nity Center of Edison, located at 1775 sary by Governor McGreevey’s FAIR plications filed by the original dead- Plains. Oak Tree Road. Classes will be held plan. As a result, the filing period was line of August 16 will be mailed on or Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on September shorter than in previous years. Over before October 15. Checks for appli- 6 p.m. on August 29 and 30, and from 10; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 11 one million applications have been cations filed between August 17 and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. on August 31, Sep- and 12, and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on filed thus far. the extended filing deadline of Octo- tember 1 and 2. The fee is $200. September 13 and 15. The fee is $200. Under the FAIR plan, 93 percent of ber 1, will be issued as quickly as Participants, who must be at least 15 This course, for which participants New Jersey homeowners will receive possible, but may not be included for years old, will be trained to become must be at least 16 years old, will help larger rebate checks this year. More the October distribution. an American Red Cross lifeguard. develop skills needed to instruct than 1.1 million homeowners who Any New Jersey resident who Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times received NJSAVER rebates that aver- The chapter’s Lifeguard Instructor swimming lessons. A pre-requisite JAZZING IT UP AT THE TRAIN STATION PLAZA…Many passersby stopped owned a home as their principal resi- Course will be presented at the Fundamentals of Instructor Training to enjoy the several fine jazz groups that entertained in downtown Westfield on aged $250 last year will receive checks dence on October 1, 2003, and paid Plainfield YMCA, located at 518 course, for $25, will take place from Tuesday, August 17. of up to $800. Approximately 190,000 property taxes on that home should Watchung Avenue. Classes will be 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Plainfield families with income between be sure to file the NJ SAVER rebate held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August Area Red Cross. $125,000 and $200,000 will see their application, even if they received a 29 and 30, and from 4 to 9 p.m. on To register for any of these courses Free Gunlocks Available average rebate check from last year homestead rebate check. By filing September 1 and 7. The fee is $175. or for more information, please call double, to $500. As in recent years, both, the homeowner ensures that they Participants, who must be at least (908) 756-6414, extension no. 27. the rebates will be limited to filers are receiving the maximum benefit To Union County Residents with gross incomes under $200,000. for which they are eligible. In previous years, non-senior Homeowners who haven’t filed their AREA – Sheriff Ralph Froehlich securely store their firearms in order homeowners with income of $40,000 NJ SAVER rebate application yet can Westfield TV-36 Viewing announced that the Union County to prevent a child or any unauthorized or less would receive a homestead do so by calling 1-877-658-2972. Sheriff’s Office will provide free fire- person from accessing a gun in their rebate check of $90 at the end of July They can also file online 24 hours a Schedule Announced arm safety kits to county residents home.” and an NJ SAVER rebate check in the day, seven days a week, at through a partnership with Project “It is not only their responsibility, it fall. Added together, the two checks www.njsaverrebate.com ChildSafe, a nationwide firearms safety is the law,” Sheriff Froehlich added. WESTFIELD – WCT-36 sets the p.m.; WHS at 7 p.m. education program. Project ChildSafe, a program devel- viewing schedule listed below for the Sunday; August 15, 22, 29 and Sep- The safety kits, which include a oped by the National Shooting Sports NAMI to Begin Course Sept. 9 month of August. Please contact the tember 5, Eye on the Y at 7 a.m.; gunlock, will be available to county Foundation, will distribute millions of WCT staff by phone at (908) 789- YMCA at 150 at 7:30 a.m.; WHS at 10 residents from Wednesday, Septem- firearm safety kits throughout the coun- 4040 x4094 or by email at a.m.; Community Calendar at 6 p.m.; ber 1 through Monday, November 1. try over the next year. The program is For Loved Ones of Mentally Ill [email protected] or for school Make You Wanna Dance at 9:30 p.m.; “Just as we alert motorists to drive funded by a U.S. Department of Jus- programming, the WHSTV-36 staff Lecture Series, Town Clerk at 10 p.m.; COUNTY – The National Alliance will also learn about the biology of the safely because our children are back in tice grant with additional funding pro- for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) will brain, new research, medications, skills at (908) 789-4622 with suggestions Cooking Thyme at 10:30 p.m.; Access school, it is also important to remind vided by the firearms industry. or program submittals. NJ at 11 p.m.; Eye on the Y at 11:30 present its 12-week, Family-to-Fam- needed to successfully communicate people about protecting our children “If we can save just one child from ily Education Program beginning with an afflicted relative and how to deal Thursdays, August 12, 19, 26 & p.m.; Make You Wanna Dance at 12 from preventable firearm accidents,” a firearm-related injury or death, the September 2, Eye on the Y at 7 a.m.; a.m.; Hello Neighbor at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, September 9. with critical periods. In addition, advo- said Sheriff Froehlich, “Gun owners efforts of our partnership with Project This free course will take place on cacy, fighting stigma, problem solving Make You Wanna Dance with John Monday, August 15, 22, 29 & Sep- must realize how important it is to ChildSafe will have been rewarded,” Russitano & Kara Shovlin, Begin- tember 5, Swing Band “Nostalgia” Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Weichertat the and other topics will be discussed. Sheriff Froehlich said. office of the Mental Health Associa- To register for the course or for ning Hustle at 7:30 a.m.; Board of Concert at 7 a.m.; Lecture Series Picnic Guests Invited WeichertBy partnering with Project Education (BOE) Meeting at 8 a.m.; Town Clerk at 8:30 a.m.; Historical tion, 109 South Avenue, West, in further information, please call Pat ChildSafe, the Union County Sheriff’s Cranford. All necessary materials will Roman at (732) 382-0762. Refresh- Westfield High School (WHS) Pro- Society Lecture Series-Ancient Egypt To Meet New Rabbi Office is participating in a growing gramming at 11 a.m.; Community at 9 a.m.; Town Council Meeting at 10 be provided at no cost to participants. ments will be served. CLARK – Temple Beth O’r/Beth national effort to promote firearms It will be offered specifically to the Calendar at 6 p.m.; BOE at 7 p.m., a.m.; UBS Fundraiser for families of Torah will host its first annual pic- safety to all gun owners. Project WHS at 10 p.m.; local soldiers who gave their lives in parents, siblings, spouses, teenage and Fanwood Borough Lists nic for members and prospective ChildSafe is distributing gunlock adult children and significant others Friday, August 13, 20, 27 & Sep- Iraq at 11:30 a.m.; Town Council members on Sunday, August 29, safety kits in all 50 states and five U.S. tember 3, Historical Society Lecture Meeting at 2 p.m.; UBS at 3:30 p.m.; of individuals with severe and persis- Week Events, Meetings from 1 to 5 p.m. at the temple, territories. tent mental illness. Series- Town Clerk, Bernard Heeney YMCA at 150 at 5 p.m. located at 111 Valley Road in Clark. Math Start Storytime for five-year- “Providing residents with gunlocks Loved ones will learn how to un- olds; Thursday, August 19; 10:30 a.m. at 7 a.m.; Cooking Thyme, Community Calendar at 6 p.m.; Attendees will have an opportu- through this program will make Union Barbequing with Chef David Swing Band at 7 p.m.; Lecture Series derstand and support their ill relative to 11 a.m.; Fanwood Library. nity to meet and welcome the County a safer, better place to live,” while maintaining their own well- Martone at 7:30 a.m.; Access NJ at 8 Town Clerk at 8:30 p.m.; Lecture Se- synagogue’s new rabbi, Michael Go For the Gold with Book Bingo; said Freeholder John Wohlrab. “The being. The course is not appropriate Friday, August 20; 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Eye on the Y, Summer Camps at ries- Ancient Egypt, at 9 p.m.; Town Klayman, and his family. He took sheriff has the full support of the free- 8:30 a.m.; Make You Wanna Dance Council Meeting at 10 p.m.; UBS at for those who suffer themselves from a.m.; Fanwood Library Children´s De- over the pulpit on August 1 after holder board on this initiative to pro- one of the major mental illnesses. at 9 a.m.; Hello Neighbor, profiling 11:30 p.m. serving as rabbi at the Jewish Com- partment. tect our children in yet another impor- Sponsored by the Union County Planning Board Monthly Agenda Meet- Charles Whitehead & Eagle Scout Tuesday, August 17, 24, 31 & Sep- munity Center of Fort Lee. tant way.” Candidates Kevin Devaney & Gre- tember 7, Eye on the Y at 7 a.m.; Make Chapter of NAMI, the course will be ing; Monday, August 16; 8 p.m.; Lower Rabbi Klayman, who grew up in Safety kits are available on a first- taught by members who have com- Level Meeting Room, Borough Hall. gory Ryan, Jr. at 9:30 a.m.; America’s You Wanna Dance at 7:30 a.m.; BOE Hillside, fondly recalls Temple Beth come, first served basis at the Union Haven-YMCA at 150 at 1 p.m.; Lec- at 8 a.m.; WHS at 11 a.m.; BOE at 3 pleted intensive training. Attendees Environmental Commission O’r/Beth Torah from his involve- County Sheriff’s Office in Elizabeth must be Union County residents. monthly meeting; Thursday, August ture Series, Town Clerk at 2 p.m.; p.m.; Community Calendar at 6 p.m.; ment as a teen in United Synagogue between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Cooking Thyme at 2:30 p.m.; Access WHS at 7 p.m.; BOE at 11 p.m. Curriculum topics will include 19; 7:30 p.m.; Fanwood Community Youth, the Conservative Friday. The gunlocks are designed to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder House (Train Station). NJ at 3 p.m.; Eye on the Y at 3:30 Wednesday, August 18, 25, Sep- movement’s program for teens. fit most handguns, shotguns and rifles. p.m.; Make You Wanna Dance at 4 tember 1 & 8: same programming (manic depression), clinical depres- Fanwood Borough Council regular The cost to attend the picnic is A maximum of two gunlocks are avail- sion, panic disorder, obsessive-com- meeting; Tuesday, September 7; 8 p.m.; p.m.; Hello Neighbor at 4:30 p.m.; schedule as Mondays. $18 per family; there is no charge able to each individual. YMCA at 150 at 5 p.m.; Community When taped programming ends pulsive disorder and other such con- Borough Hall Council Chambers. for prospective members. For more For further information, please con- ditions; the clinical treatment of these For more information about any of Calendar at 6 p.m.; Lecture Series, each evening, it is followed by Com- information on the synagogue or tact Lieutenant Michael Frank at (908) Town Clerk at 7 p.m.; Cooking Thyme munity Calendar. illnesses and how family members these items, please visit the commu- the picnic, please call (732) 381- 527-4450. Or visit can learn to cope more effectively. nity calendar on the borough’s website at 7:30 p.m.; Access NJ at 8 p.m.; 8403. www.projectchildsafe.org. Eye on the Y at 8:30 p.m.; Make You In a confidential setting, attendees at visitfanwood.com. 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[email protected] Business 908.233.5555 Paid Bulletin Board www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Page 14 Thursday, August 19, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll Pupils University Concepts & Thought News Told by WHS Principal Dr. Robert Petix WESTFIELD — Westfield High DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL REGULAR HONOR ROLL Bates College Welcomes Garden State Council – SHRM School (WHS) Principal Dr. Robert 22 SENIORS 168 JUNIORS Petix announced that the following stu- Stephen Adamo Paul Johnson Lisa M. Basile Michelle Markowski Miller, Wicks of Westfield dents were named to the fourth mark- Katherine Albino Meghana Limaye Jeffrey Bayne John Marks WESTFIELD – Bates College in Grants Scholarship to Liebrich ing period honor roll for the 2003-2004 Brooke Austin Jourdan Loffredo Michael J. Beil Bridget Martucci Lewiston, ME will welcome Westfield school year: Ryan Bartholomew Gabrielle Mahar Amy Bernstein Sarah Masel WESTFIELD – The Garden State IEEE and is a part-time student in Rebecca Bellovin residents Brandt Miller and Christine DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Jennifer Buccino Brian Mahoney Brooke L. Bernstein Erin McCloskey Council of the Society for Human Rutgers University’s Master in Hu- Jason Mesches Diego R. Betancourt Maggie E. McDermott Wicks this fall. 68 FRESHMEN Kathleen Ferio Resource Management man Resource Man- Erin Goldberger Amanda Reider Evan D. Bilheimer Tara J. Meagher Brandt is a 2004 graduate of Jillian Aronson Lauren E. McCurdy Sarah Hoban Catherine Rimondi Gabrielle Blitz Suzanne Merkelson (SHRM) awarded agement Program. She Stephanie P. Baeder Morristown-Beard School in Christina Liebrich of is also a member of Amanda McQuade Sabrina Hurley Shanna Vella Jake P. Brandman Sara Metwaly Luke M. Baran Anthony Johnson Morristown. He is the son of Jennifer Emily S. Bregman Rebecca McQuade Kate Warren Wesley C. Brockway Alex Monaco Westfield a $1,000 Toastmasters Interna- Georgia Mierswa Brandt of Westfield and Jeffrey Miller Human Resource tional and an active Beth Budnick Christopher Wolski Alexandria Brummell Michelle L. Morawski of Springfield. Patrina Caruana Katherine Morgan Jacqueline A. Burns Taylor Mulvee Leadership Scholar- volunteer for the Tiffany Cayado Rachel Newberg REGULAR HONOR ROLL Gina Castrorao Joel Nemec Christine is a 2004 Westfield High ship, funded by the Rutgers SHRM Stu- Luc Charansonney Julienne E. Niemiera 170 FRESHMEN Garrett R. Cockren Barrett L. Newell School graduate. She is the daughter council. dent Chapter. Theodore Chou Courtney A. Phillips Katherine Newingham Randi Ackerman David Cognetti of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wicks of This is the first year Her well-rounded Catherine Cordeiro Tara Picaro Woo Jun Amanda L. Cohen Hillary Nicoll Kathryn N. Cronen Claire Albanese Westfield. Olivia Pomann Edward L. Kane Katie Cole-Kelly Lauren E. Nolan the scholarship is be- background made her Jennifer Danielsson Amy Altszuler Anya M. Kaplan ing awarded and the stand out above the Seth I. Davidson Jarret Przybylski Matthew G. Amato Lyndsay Couture Tara O’Donohue Ellen Ramage Ilana Kaplan council voted unani- other applicants, ac- Nicole DiBenedetto Aubrey Ambinder Melanie Kaufhold Brent S. Davis Katharine Okamoto Jacquelyn Cusimano Kristen Dilzell Daniella R. Regencia Erica Ammermuller Valerie Keil Jacqueline De La Fuente Michael S. Oliff mously to award it to cording to the council. Nicole A. Reich Christina. Christina received Aaron E. Eisenberg Kimberly J. Angus Meredith Kender Urmi R. Dedhiya Annie Onishi Named to Dean’s List Elizabeth M. Falzon Matthew T. Renart Emily Kieczykowski Lindsay P. Degiralamo Adrienne O’Rourke Christina Liebrich Kaitlyn Anness WESTFIELD – Jacquelyn She was selected the news of her selec- Alena Fleming Jessica Riegel Sara Anthony Ye Seul Kim Thomas Del Duca Giovanna Palatucci Cusimano of Westfield, the daughter based on her personal tion for the scholarship Joshua S. Friedman Nathaniel Roquet Philip J. Anton Julia Korn Amanda Dickson Danielle Parkinson statement, work experience/progres- on a rainy day and said, “It couldn’t Angelina I. Garneva Ian Schwartz Peter L. Antonelli Jennifer Laspata of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cusimano, has Lindsay Goldberg Carina C. Don Brett Paulan sion, human resource career plans, have come at a better time to help William Schwartz Jillian Aronson Brian Lee Jeffrey Pazdro earned Dean’s List Honors at Saint Marissa Goldner Matthew Leonard Jeffrey Dresely volunteer activities and academic brighten an otherwise dreary day.” Kelly Ann Hausseguy Daniel Shorrock John Attanasio Brian Dunstan Rebecca Perch Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Amy Behr Joseph Linares achievements. “I am very surprised and apprecia- Ying He Leanne Skorge Wenceslao Lopez Gilad Edelman Sarah Perch Pa. Christina is employed fulltime at tive that I was chosen,” she said. Christopher Kalis Arielle Smelkinson Caitlin M. Bludgus Alyssa Lund Lauren Eisenberg Nicholas Petrarca An elementary education/special James Kelly Satya Tagat Joshua Bornstein Claire MacDonald Jamie Elbaum Elizabeth Purcell Gregory H. Boyle Erika Kettleson Katherine L. Taylor Michael Marks Jessie Elkoury Dina Ragab education major, Jacquelyn is a Elizabeth J. Kline Lindsay Brown 2002 graduate of Westfield High Julie Tiedrich Alexander S. Masel Shaun Elwell David P. Reinhardt Bryan Knapp William Uhr Melanie Brown Christopher Mattes Vo-Tech Teacher Participates Anna E. Koehler Scott T. Cantor Michael J. Fantini Patrick G. Rizk School. Samantha Vitale Kevin Maus Kate Kovalenko Robert J. Cariste Allison Feldman Alison Beth Rodino She will be inducted into the Jason Waks Erin McCarthy Edward Langer Matthew S. Carville Philip J. Micele Michael J. Feniger Jessica N. Ropars university’s chapter of The National In Building Trades Program Neha Limaye Jonathan Weintraub Emily C. Cataldo Russell J. Miller Meaghan K. Fitzpatrick Abigail Rosenstein Society of Collegiate Scholars. Her Mary Kate Luker Robert Whitehead Julia P. Cederroth Erin Moran Drew Flast Gregory Ryan Jr. selection was based on her commit- SCOTCH PLAINS – Donald focusing on advanced drywall instal- Nathan Margolin Molly G. Williams Chloe E. Cherin Alexander J. Mucci Patrick D. Fleming John Sawicki Megaro, an instructor at the Union lation and finishing skills, and em- Natalia Mavrogiannis Ayn Carlee Wisler Christopher Chou Caitlin Murphy Megan Fowler Willa A. Schaefer ment to the ideals of scholarship, Stephanie Musat leadership and service. County Vocational-Technical Schools ploying a mix of classroom sessions Stephanie Christiano Kristina A. Fraites William Schoenbach and hands-on training at the USG DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Justin D. Chu Natalie M. Narotzky Benjamin Fulton Rebecca K. Schulman A junior, Jacquelyn is also a mem- in Scotch Plains, recently joined 20 Jesse T. Natale other educators from around the Research and Technology Center near 33 SOPHOMORES Matthew J. Ciarrocca Laura F. Gabriel Lindsay D. Seagull ber of Kappa Delta Pi, an interna- Anthony Cocuzza Jaclyn Nicoll United States for a three-day, inten- Chicago. David Ackerman Amanda H. Gross Roberto Olivares David Ganz Kirsten Selert tional honor society in education Jessica A. Cohen Joseph R. Geissler Ryan D. Shallcross sive continuing education workshop USG launched the program in 2001 Dana Barrasso Erik Jacobsen Kevin O’Rourke founded in 1911. Miriam Becker-Cohen Matthew Leong G. Peter Cornell Caitlyn Oster Lauren Gelmetti Neda Simaika for building trades instructors in Chi- as part of the company’s efforts to Kevin Block Rachel Leopold Tracy Dalton Sarah Ozdamar Jennifer L. Gerckens Anne E. Siwulec cago. help solve the building and construc- John Bogatko Feng Kevin Liang Tara E. Daly Christopher Patella Keivan Ghorbanzadeh Andrew Skoller Brian A. Davidson The program, now in its fourth tion industry’s widespread labor Kyler Boyd Kari L. Lobrutto Ojus Patil Deanna Goldner Katherine A. Sloan Anthony Loomis Earns Christopher Byrne Connor Davis year, was created through a partner- shortage. Since then, USG and Rachael Louie Cara Paulan Paul Goldweitz Dana Brett Spass Lisa Chen Emily De Rosa Adric Quackenbush Honor Roll Distinction Caroline Luppescu Justin Goncalves Brad Speck ship between USG Corporation and SkillsUSA have trained more than Jesse Cohn Jonathan R. Maimon Daniel Di Fabio Sarah E. Queller SCOTCH PLAINS – Oklahoma SkillsUSA, a not-for-profit organiza- 120 building trades instructors from Christine Deserio Joann M. Mathew Amanda Diaz Jonathan Ramalho Matthew A. Gonzalez Amanda Spector State University has reported that tion, serving educators and students around the country. Alissa Eisenberg Jennifer Metz Kelly P. Dohm Brittany Reyes Julie Gralla Matthew Statton Lindsay Elbaum Carly D. Oliff Ashley Dunnan Lindsey Romano Emily Rose Greenberg Christine E. Stirrat Scotch Plains resident Anthony Ri- from vocational and technical schools. “This training program will help Courtney Fox-Sherman chard Loomis was named to the sum- Mr. Megaro participated in a com- our instructors better prepare their Christopher Pinheiro Casey Elkoury Adam L. Rubin Mark D. Harbaugh Brian Stotter Muping Gan Richard Scialabba Samaa El-Sherbeini Ryan Salmon Camille Hausheer Robin S. Streit mer 2004 President’s Honor Roll. prehensive product, training course students for the workforce and ensure Kaitlin Gorman Colin Willard Lindsey Ann Sauerwein Marie-Claire Hausseguy Jessica D. Stromer Erica R. Greene Christopher Engel that contractors are getting talented, Michael Yee Kate Fallon Elizabeth L. Scanlon William Hearon Monica C. Sull qualified labor,” said Eric Gearhart, Yuchen Zhang Rachael Feeney Melanie Schor Jessica Sussman Julie Anne Shelman Max Heitner AreYOU Prepped for the Director of business and industry DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Jonathon Fichter Marlena Sheridan Alexandra K. Hermann Jonathan Tannenbaum partnerships at SkillsUSA. Jonathan D. Finkel Craig H. Hewit Maxwell Thomas 23 JUNIORS John-William Sidhom Upon completing the course, par- Nicole B. Finkel Allison Simon Christopher Hild Mikala Tidswell Caroline R. Cariste John Kerr Andrew K. Ford ticipants earned a certificate of Christy M. King Joseph Simone Meisha J. Hill Allison L. Tiedrich Christina N. Cordeiro Remi G. Formal Hope Skibitsky SAT?? completion from USG, recognizing Ashley Current Sarah L. Klass Katelyn Hoens Thomas M. Tresnan Alexander Forstenhausler Jenna Skoller Jeffrey Hogan Elizabeth T. Trimble their achievements. They also were Leah DiMatteo Rebecca A. Mason Claire S. Fox Mary McCall Bryan J. Smith Peter A. Hrinewski Christopher Tropeano provided with a variety of resources Mark Doss Kylie Fraser Darrell Ann Smith Katherine Fahrenthold Lisa H. Novick James Hwang Justin Tullo and information from USG that can Emily R. Ortuso Kelly Furlong Jacqueline D. Snyder Jenna B. Federgreen Erin Gabriel Jesse Solomon Kevin Jean-Louis Megan Valenti Enroll now for be used to teach proper drywall tech- Scott B. Fishberg Brian Oxman Sarah M. Garry Kate M. Statton Kate Judd John H. Velasco niques to their own students. Michael Gorski Yifan Shao Charles Kalis Christopher Velderman SATSolutions 11-session course Kayli Spialter Emily Gee Katherine Steenberg SkillsUSA is a national organiza- James R. Hanas Jamie Steiner Megan Kealy Brittany Vella Bryan M. Kahn Allison Turitz Kelly Gelber tion serving 265,000 high school and Caroline E. Steller Brian R. Kender Alec Wasserman Learn expert strategy, solid test-taking skills Elizabeth J. Werner Jana Goldfarb college students and instructors in- Andrew Goldman Jacob Stevens-Haas Valerie Kerr Jacqueline Weidman AND get an in-depth review of the subject Vicente Gonzalez Thomas Stewart Samuel Kim Benjamin Wieder volved in training programs in trade, Virginia Stroup matter you need to raise your score! Ilene R. Goodman Henry H. Koehler Cameron Wong technical, skilled service and allied www.goleader.com Kelsey Sullivan Kayley Graham Suzanne Toriello Perri Jana Koll Qiaozi Yang health occupations. Gregory Greifeld th John J. Trimble Rebecca K. Korn Anne Yingling Starts Aug 29 in Westfield at: Carlos Guardia Andrea S. Turitz Edward L. Kramkowski Sean Young Alyson Guerriero Alex Vanarelli Jeremy N. Krell Zoe S. Zachariades Tegest Hailu Nicole Vendetti Michelle Kuppersmith Christopher Zaffuto Temple Emanu-El William M. Harbaugh Local Residents Garner Michael T. Venezia Andrew R. Levy Lorena Zamarelli 756 East Broad Street Amanda C. Hayden Michael P. Verrier Abigail M. Lewis Lisa Zhang Jonathan Helfand Ted Vincett Elizabeth M. MacKay Dana Zichlin Leanne P. Hewit Josh Wasserman Nicole J. Zubizarreta Course Fee: $479.00 Academic Honors at F&M Timothy Hou Leigh E. Weissman Emily Rose MacNeil Maureen Hughes Francesca Welham Christina Marcus Tammy Zurawa AREA – Westfield and Berkeley High School, Blair is the son of Mr. Heather Welham Christine M. Isabella REGULAR HONOR ROLL (Do you have a high Grade Point Average? Heights residents have received aca- and Mrs. Taw Richardson of Westfield. Timothy Jacob Maxwell H. Wieder Charles Woehr We offer up to $75 tuition discount for students demic honors for the spring 2004 Shawn Patrick Coughlin of Ber- Phillip John 118 SENIORS Samuel G. John Cassandra Wright Jesse Abramowitz with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.) semester at Franklin & Marshall keley Heights, a freshman and 2003 Alexander Wronski Alison McCabe Allison Johnson Tiffany Yang Kimberly Adams Matthew McManus (F&M) College in Lancaster, Pa. graduate of Governor Livingston Daniel J. Johnson Blair Wallace Richardson of Regional High School, was also Caroline Yost Prudence Alexander Robert Mench MC/ Visa/ AmEx Madeline C. Joyce Benjamin Zakarin Carolyn Avis Lauren M. Meriton Westfield, a sophomore business ad- placed on the list. Su Jun Aron L. Zavaro Carl Baron Stephen Meyer CALL NOW TO REGISTER: ministration/accounting and finance Shawn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chloe Zeitounian Kathryn Brucia Jacob Mirsky major, was named to the roster. Brian Coughlin of Berkeley Nicole Brunetto Matthew Mitchell (212) 690-7050 A 2002 graduate of Westfield Heights. REGULAR HONOR ROLL Hannah Burke Lauren Musacchia 139 SOPHOMORES Ryan Burslem Pamela Musat Matthew Calvaruso Jennifer Napiorski Kristin Aguero Katherine Itz Dorothy Chou Katharine A. Anderson Katherine L. Jarmas Lyda Negron James S. Arbes Matthew R. Kamel Jan Cocozziello Amanda Nehring Charles Barber Alexander Kao Danielle Coleman Alexandria Newton Rachel Barrett Lindsay Kleiman Christine Connor Katherine Nicol Erin C. Beck Jaclyn Lack Stefanie Courtney Adam Novick OLDWELL ANKER Lauren Bentivegna Emma Laird Annika Danielsson Theresa Nowicki C B Jessica Lipschutz Samantha B. Davis Norite Bercovicz Yasmin Nozari Caitlyn M. Berkowitz Caitlin Lisooey Alexandra Devlin Jeffrey Nusse Nikki-Lee Birdsey Caitlin P. Mahoney Jonathan Dickstein Danielle Palentchar Samantha A. Manetti George Braun Kaitlin McGovern Noelle Ebler David Palma Nicholas Brownstone Daniel I. McGrory Brendan Egan Pooja Patel Andrew V. Brunhofer Thomas Y. Meylor Maxine Fertig-Cohen Carolyn Pecoraro Brian Burdulia Lauren A. 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Call Alicia at (908) 389-9967. Line trains that normally bypass the station. For Pre-School Expansion Schedules will not change on the Bergen County, Main, Pascack Val- TRENTON – Governor James until every child in our state receives ley and Port Jervis lines, though McGreevey notified 24 districts across a preschool education that prepares Secaucus connections will change for the state, including Scotch Plains- them to succeed in kindergarten and some trains on these lines. Fanwood, that they will be the first beyond,” concluded the governor. Special RNC timetables will be in recipients of grants to provide new or According to the National Institute effect from Monday, August 30, expanded quality preschool programs, for Early Education Research through Friday, September 3. Week- under the governor’s new Early (NIEER), New Jersey is the leading end schedules before and after the Launch to Learning Initiative (ELLI). state in providing the highest stan- RNC will not change, and NJ TRAN- “Providing our children with an dards and the greatest access to pre- SIT will operate on a regular week- effective foundation to learn is one of school for low-income children. end/major holiday schedule on Labor the most important educational ini- However, this program is only avail- Day, Monday, September 6. tiatives we can undertake, which is able to a small number of school NJ TRANSIT customers are re- why I created a program to expand districts. Therefore, Governor minded of the following security en- access to top-quality preschool,” said McGreevey created ELLI to expand hancements on New York-bound Governor McGreevey. quality preschool throughout the rest trains during RNC week: Trains will “Research has shown that children of the state. be inspected in the yard, en route and who have access to rich educational The first grants issued provide for prior to entering New York. The use experiences before they start school new or expanded programs in 24 dis- of overhead luggage racks will be have higher test scores, higher gradu- tricts across 12 counties. The grants prohibited. All trash receptacles will ation rates and increased adult em- will substantially offset the cost to be sealed. A limited number of ployment and earnings,” he said. each of the districts of offering pre- restrooms, one or two per train, will “I am proud that today we offer school to four-year-old children, re- be available. Access to New York new opportunities to children across gardless of family income. In total, Penn Station will be limited to two New Jersey. I look forward to watch- these grants will bring preschool to entrances on the 7th Avenue side — at ing this program expand in the future, 3,050 more children next year. 32nd and 34th streets. NJ TRANSIT offers the following advice for New York bound custom- Grants Become Available For ers: Travel light and keep your per- sonal belongings with you at all times. Take trash with you as you leave the Development Right Transfers train. Report suspicious activity or Fanwood unattended packages to a TRENTON — The State Transfer of tee to oversee preservation. TDR or- crewmember or call the NJ TRAN- Development Rights (TDR) Bank is dinances must be reviewed and certi- SIT toll-free tips line: 888-TIPS-NJT. Just Listed! Located on one of Fanwood's most desired making available 50 percent cost-share fied as viable by the State TDR Bank. Purchase round-trip tickets in ad- grants of up to $40,000 to help munici- Three-quarters of the grant funds will vance. NJ TRANSIT tickets are not streets, this beautiful Traditional Colonial in "move-in" palities conduct planning to implement be provided to municipalities prior to sold at PATH and NY Waterway loca- transfer of development rights. certification, with the remaining 25 tions. condition features a formal living room, spacious dining TDR programs are designed to en- percent disbursed after the TDR ordi- Check special RNC week sched- room for entertaining, eat-in kitchen with adjacent family courage a shift in growth away from nance is certified. ules at www.njtransit.com. Expect a municipality’s critical resource ar- Priority for awarding grants will be some unavoidable delays. eas (agricultural, environmentally given to regional planning, consis- room, sliders to deck, four bedrooms and three and one-half sensitive, open space or historic) to tency with the State Development PUBLIC NOTICE areas that can accommodate the and Redevelopment Plan, local com- baths. There is a finished basement playroom, attic storage, growth. Landowners in areas where mitment to preservation, and the vi- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD as well as a two-car attached garage. Very convenient to NYC land use is restricted are able to sell ability of the proposed sending and PLANNING BOARD their development rights (as credits). receiving areas. Notice is hereby given that on Septem- ber 22, 2004 at 7:30 P.M. in the Borough transportation, schools and park. Brunner School District! Purchasers of credits may use them to A total of up to $1.5 million is Hall of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 build elsewhere in a designated available for the grants program. For North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New A lovely value at $589,900. growth area at a higher density than an application or more information, Jersey the Planning Board will hold a pub- normally allowed in a town’s zoning contact the State TDR Bank Board at lic hearing for shed at 55 North Martine ordinance. (609) 984-2504. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey also known as Block 33, Lot 1 as shown on the Executive Rentals Available Immediately In March, Governor James Fanwood Tax Map. McGreevey signed into law the State PUBLIC NOTICE Sec. 184-134B(2) Variance Re- Westfield: quested: size of shed; Permitted: 100 Immaculate 3/4 bedrooms, 2.1 updated baths, newer eat-in kitchen Transfer of Development Rights Act, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD square feet; Proposed: 128 square feet with granite counters, 2-car attach. garage. Hardwood floors, private yard/deck. authorizing municipalities statewide Notice is hereby given that Ordinance The application will also seek such other to enact TDR ordinances. No. 04-08-R relief as may be determined necessary at Wilson School District. $3800/mo. Agriculture Secretary Charles AN ORDINANCE AMENDING the public hearing based upon review of Kuperus said, “TDR is an impor- SECTION 280-65, SCHEDULE the application or amendment(s) to the Mountainside: First floor of Charming Cape Cod, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, tant tool that enables municipali- XX OF THE CODE OF THE application. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD All interested persons may be present fireplace in living room. Move-in condition. $1550/mo. ties to plan for growth while pro- CONCERNING SPEED LIMITS and heard. tecting their most important agri- was passed and adopted on the second The file pertaining to this application is cultural and natural resources.” Sec- and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor available for public inspection during nor- and Council of the Borough of Fanwood mal business hours from the Secretary of PRUDENTIAL NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES WEBSITE www.PruNewJersey.com retary Kuperus chairs the State TDR held on August 10, 2004. the Board at the Administration Office of REALTOR® - Bank Board. This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North To be eligible for a grant, a munici- ately after final passage and publication Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Westfield Office 215 North Avenue West Telephone 908/232-5664 pality must have an updated master as required by law. Mr. & Mrs. Lon Levy - Eleanor McGovern 55 North Martine Avenue plan that includes a conservation ele- Borough Clerk Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey - An Independently Owned & Operated Member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. ment, as well as an advisory commit- 1 T - 8/19/04, The Times Fee: $16.83 1 T - 8/19/04, The Times Fee: $27.03 Page 16 Thursday, August 19, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Toastmasters Offers Public Speaking Opportunities WESTFIELD – Public Speaking is at: (908) 789-5247 or send an e-mail a great art which comes to some of us message to: [email protected]. naturally and for many of us after For more information about years of sustained efforts. It is an Toastmasters International and the ability, which must be introduced and Communication and Leadership honed from early on in one’s life. Program, visit the website at: Toastmasters of Westfield, an organi- www.toastmasters.org. zation that provides a program for development of public speaking skills, organized one such event, specifi- Westfield cally for children. The format of a regular Toastmaster’s meeting in- Recreation Events cludes prepared speeches, which for Sports Squirts: A great way to this evening, were organized in the introduce children aged 3-5 to a THE IRISH WAY…Westfield High School Senior Girl Scouts recently returned from form of story telling. All the event a weeklong tour of Ireland. The girls explored Irish culture and visited many historical variety of sports. Held 4:30 to 6 sites, including three cathedrals and their tombs; the Irish theater; the Dublin Zoo; the roles such as being the Toastmaster p.m. from August 23 through 27. for the evening, Table Topics (im- cultural heritage trail; Kilkenny and Malahide Castles; Trinity College, and the promptu speaking skills) and the Online registration available: Guinness and Waterford factories. They also hiked the Irish coastland at the shoreline USsportsInstitute.com, Fee: $79 speeches themselves, were performed town of Hoath and even took a Ghost Bus Tour of Dublin. The girls are shown manning Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader and The Times Multi Sports: Children will the helm of the recreated Dunbrody, a historical ship that brought many immigrants to WHERE IS THIS...Walking the streets, one might not notice what’s depicted in by club members along with their America in the 1800s, including the ancestors of President John F. Kennedy. Pictured, respective children. have the opportunity to take part the photograph above. Can you guess where this is? in over 15 different sports from from left to right, are: Erin McCloskey, Annie Peyton, Becky Cass, Jessica Ropars, Julia There where about 12 to 15 kids around the world. Held August Nelson, Megan Valenti and Rebecca Mason. who helped read opening speeches, deliver prepared speeches and an- 23 through 27. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 US Dept. of Commerce Offers p.m. for ages 5-7. Fee: $142, or 9 swer questions ranging from ‘what a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 8-14. Fee: Veterans and Defense Workers is their favorite color and why’ to their favorite summer activities. $169. Online registration avail- Export Marketing Seminars able: UssportsInstitute.com. Invited to Recall Experiences These activities gave the 5-8 year Teen Nights at the Memorial NEWARK – The Newark Export olds, a very good exposure to speak Marketing vs. Advertising vs. Public Pool: Teen night swims are held COUNTY – The Stop & Shop Su- port, Farmingdale, Long Island, N.Y. Assistance Office of the U.S. Depart- Relations; and more. The program in front of a bunch of people whom permarkets Company has invited area this Labor Day weekend. ment of Commerce announces a se- throughout the summer on Wednes- will present practical steps compa- they have never met before. Toast- day evenings from 8:30 to 10:30 veterans, defense workers and their Participants are asked to submit their ries of seminars to help American masters of Westfield conducts these nies can take to improve their market- p.m. at the Memorial Pool Com- families to recall their experiences and essay by Monday, August 30, to: Stop companies export overseas and re- ing effectiveness. unique events from time to time and participate in the “Flight of Aces” & Shop Flight of Aces Program, in dress America’s trade imbalance. plex. Teen swims are open to all Dr. Coleman, with more than 20 also remains a great place to develop Westfield teens from 6th to 12th program. care of the American Airpower Mu- American companies excel at cre- and enhance one’s public speaking years of hands-on marketing experi- grade. This program features swim- Participants will have an opportu- seum, 1230 New Highway, ating products and services of world- ence, has published widely and has skills. nity to fly in vintage World War II Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735. class value. Too often, however, they ming, music, dancing, contests, spe- been a sought after speaker both in Toastmasters of Westfield is part of cial events, etc. Remaining tenta- bombers this Labor Day weekend, Those chosen to fly will be selected lack the marketing expertise to posi- Toastmasters International, aimed to the U.S. and abroad. tive dates are: August 18, August September 3 through September 6. based on originality of thought ex- tion these products and services to This workshop is the first in a new enhance communication and leader- Veterans are asked to submit a first pressed in the essay, clarity of expres- their best advantage. 25 & September 1. Cost: $3/person Expert Seminar series. For more in- ship skills through practice and pro- Teen Swim is a safe and enjoyable person essay to Stop & Shop or allow sion and the ability to provide family The Export Assistance Office of gression of speeches. Toastmasters a family member to offer an essay members with an appreciation of their formation, please call Dina Vulpis of event and we hope Westfield stu- the U.S. Department of Commerce – the Export Assistance Office at (973) International is the leading move- about the experiences of the veteran or experiences as a veteran or defense in conjunction with Competitive Ad- dents come check it out! defense worker. worker. 645-4682 or e-mail to ment devoted to making effective oral Consignment Ticket Program: vantage Marketing, Inc. – will [email protected]. communication a worldwide reality. An essay review committee will Flights will be subject to weather and present a seminar/workshop on Through its member Clubs, Toast- Discount tickets are available for then select eight individuals who will aircraft availability. In addition, the se- “Simple Steps to an Effective Mar- the following: Great Adventure, be permitted to fly in either a B-17 or lection committee reserves the right to masters International helps men and Dorney Park, Hershey Park, keting Program” on September 22 at Former Gov. Kean Not women learn the arts of speaking, a B-24 bomber from the American shift Flight of Aces participants to other its offices in Newark. listening and thinking - vital skills Morey’s Pier, Mountain Creek, Airpower Museum at Republic Air- vintage aircraft if necessary. Interested in Running Splash Zone, Camelbeach and Dr. Emily Coleman, President of that promote self-actualization, en- Competitive Advantage Marketing, AREA – According to Sesame Place. Call for details. hance leadership, foster human un- The Magic School Bus: will discuss: Strategy vs. Tactics; politicsnj.com, former Gov. Tho- derstanding and contribute to the bet- Sunday, Youngsters Are Invited to Join From Business Plan to Your Market; mas Kean told state Republican October 24, at 1 p.m. Climb aboard terment of mankind. Toastmasters of Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus How to Communicate with Prospects; leaders Tuesday that he has no in- Westfield provides a mutually sup- Local 4-H Clubs This Fall terest in running for Governor in a portive and positive learning envi- as “teacher extraordinaire” Ms. PUBLIC NOTICE November 2004 Special Election. Frizzle, takes us on two great field COUNTY — Boys and girls in first make corsages or grow flower seed- ronment in which every member has trips! Join in the music, fun, and TOWN OF WESTFIELD Kean, 69, the President of Drew the opportunity to develop communi- grade through high school who like lings. Scrapbook Club participants will BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT University and most recently the cation and leadership skills, which in problem solving to help Ms. Frizzle pets, gardening or scrapbooking are learn how to design their own scrap- Notice is hereby given that Westfield Chairman of the national commis- and her classroom kids keep our invited to join a 4-H Club this fall. book pages and make greeting and gift turn foster self-confidence and per- world healthy, clean, and beautiful! Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions sion that investigated the Septem- sonal growth. The following 4-H clubs are accept- cards. at its August 9, 2004 meeting for the fol- ber 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the For more information about Toast- Cost: $30 per person. Bus departs at ing registrations for membership: First Parents are sometimes asked to vol- lowing applications heard at its July 12, United States, served as Governor 12 p.m. Graders Pet Club, Third Graders Pet unteer to take turns monitoring craft 2004 meeting: masters of Westfield membership, or Please register for the above from 1982 to 1990. He won re- any of its programs, attend the next Club and Fifth Graders Pet Club, as projects and snack time. Kenneth and Dorothy Bachman, 404 election in 1985 with 70% of the programs at: The Westfield Rec- well as Scrapbooking Club and Horti- The 4-H Youth Development Pro- Wells Street, seeking permission to con- meeting as a guest observer. For more vert a portion of the attached single car vote. He had generally been viewed reation Department, 425 East culture Club for middle and high gram is part of Rutgers Cooperative information about Toastmasters of Broad St. Office: (908) 789-4080. garage in order to expand existing kitchen/ as the strongest possible GOP can- Westfield membership, or any of its school students. Extension, in cooperation with the laundry/powder room of the house con- didate in the event that a special programs, please call Debi Young, Visit us online at: westfieldnj.net/ Most of the clubs meet once a month Union County Board of Chosen Free- trary to the requirements of Section: election is necessary. townhall/recreation. at the Union County Administrative holders. 4-H educational programs are 17.02C.1.a of the Land Use Ordinance. President, Toastmasters of Westfield Approved with conditions at June 14th Services Building, located at 300 North offered to all youth in grades 1 to 12 on meeting. Applicant requested to modify PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue, East, in Westfield. an age-appropriate basis, without re- conditions in resolutions. Approved with The Horticulture Club meets on the gard to race, religion, color, national SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY conditions. Telephone Workshop to Focus CHANCERY DIVISION fourth Tuesday afternoon of every origin, gender or disability. Margaret A. Maloney and Marcie R. UNION COUNTY month at the Union County Vocational For the exact days and times that Horowitz, 420 Wells Street, seeking per- DOCKET NO. F-1340-04 and Technical Schools on Raritan Road clubs meet, individuals are asked to mission to erect an addition contrary to the FILE NO. 7850-03 On Indolent Lymphoma in Scotch Plains. call Jim or Ellen at the 4-H office at requirements of Section 11.09 E6 and NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Youngsters in the pet clubs will (908) 654-9854 or e-mail their home 12.04 F1 of the Land Use Ordinance. This WESTFIELD – The Leukemia & (800) 899-2923 and choose option 3; application was memorialized at the (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Lymphoma Society, which provides email [email protected] or learn about proper pet care and make address to [email protected] so mate- May 12, 2003 meeting. Applicant re- MORGADO WINE IMPORTS information and support to patients visit CancerEducation.com and click crafts. Horticulture Club members will rials may be mailed to them. quested a 1-year extension of variance AND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.; battling leukemia, lymphoma and approval. Approved with conditions. PATRICIA FITTERER, INF. BY on “Programs.” Registrants will re- G/A/L JULIA FITTERER; myeloma, is offering a free telephone ceive an information packet and toll- Robert and Helena Paul, 952 Ripley JULIA FITTERER, IND.; ANNA workshop entitled “Timing is Every- PSE&G Seeks to Improve Avenue, seeking permission to seeking free dial-in number within 48 hours MARIE FITTERER, INF BY G/ permission to erect an addition contrary to thing: When to Start Therapy for In- of signing up. A/L JULIA FITTERER; the requirements of Section: 11.09E6 of dolent Lymphoma.” The Northern New Jersey Chapter the Land Use Ordinance. Approved with YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Indolent lymphoma is a slow pro- of the Society, located in Westfield, Electric & Gas Systems conditions. Memorialized at the July REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & gressing form of non-Hodgkin’s lym- 12, 2004 meeting. PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, will offer an opportunity to partici- AREA – In 2004, PSE&G is devot- stalled on poles to help guide light- whose address is GATEHALL 1, phoma. The program, scheduled for pate on this conference call at the ing more than $500 million to main- ning to the ground and away from Philip R. Geron, 320 Lenox Avenue, PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, an Tuesday, August 24, from noon to 1 seeking permission to erect two A/C units Hilton Short Hills. Registered nurse tain and improve its electric and gas electric lines. Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil contrary to the requirements of Section: p.m., is the fourth in a five-part edu- Carole S. Blecher will speak to these delivery systems. PSE&G thought its Another common cause of outages Action, in which FUNB CUST/TTEE C/O 13.02H6 of the Land Use Ordinance. cation series called “Insights into PLYM SPV 2 is the plaintiff and MORGADO participants after the conference call customers would appreciate learning is excavation equipment. Backhoes Approved with conditions. WINE IMPORTS AND DISTRIBUTORS, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.” and answer questions. Lunch will be about some of the specific ways that it and drills can accidentally damage Howard Roby, 1110 Columbus Av- INC., ET ALS; are defendants, pending in Dr. John D. Hainsworth, Director served prior to the start of the call. makes sure its energy delivery sys- underground electric and gas lines. enue, seeking permission to erect a shed the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- of clinical research at the Sarah Can- There is no fee to attend but regis- tems remain reliable. Last year, PSE&G’s gas delivery de- and replace the shed in the exact location cery Division, UNION County and bearing non Cancer Center in Nashville, contrary to the requirements of Sections: Docket No. F-1340-04 within thirty-five tration with Deborah Halpern, Pa- On the electric side, PSE&G has partment began a trial of a new fiber- 12.04F1 & 13.01G1b of the Land Use (35) days after August 19, 2004 exclusive Tenn., will discuss treatment options tient Services Manager, at (908) 654- 1,200 miles of overhead transmission optic system that detects when exca- Ordinance. Approved with conditions. of such date. If you fail to answer or appear and timing of therapy for patients 9445 is required by tomorrow, Fri- lines, as well as 5,000 miles of critical vation equipment is near gas pipe- in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment Jeff & Susan Beauchamp, 640 with indolent lymphoma; the role of day, August 20. This program is open distribution lines. To inspect every lines. The system sends a signal so by Default may be rendered against you Westfield Avenue, seeking permission to clinical trials in providing treatment for relief demanded in the Complaint. You to patients, family members, inch, technicians traveling in helicop- that PSE&G personnel can be sent to erect an addition on the side of the house shall file your Answer and Proof of Service alternatives for patients; symptom caregivers and healthcare providers. ters use special infrared cameras to an excavation site to ensure the use of to expand the existing front porch contrary in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior management, and quality of life is- to the requirements of Section: 12.03D of The “Insights into Non-Hodgkin detect “hot spots” that can be repaired proper digging techniques. Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- the Land Use Ordinance. Approved with sues. A question-and-answer period Lymphoma” series is sponsored by before outages occur. Workers using While these examples rely on state- plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, conditions. will follow. in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- Genentech BioOncology and “live-line” maintenance techniques of-the-art technology, PSE&G be- Michael J. & Jean Porch, 54 Sandy tice and Procedure. To register, please call toll free Biogen Idec Inc., and will be can fix most problems on high-volt- lieves that one of the most important Hill Road, seeking permission to put a 12 You are further advised that if you are archived on the Society’s website at age transmission lines without taking reliability measures is the act of tree feet by19 feet addition off the side of the unable to obtain an attorney you may PUBLIC NOTICE www.lls.org/lymphomaeducation. them out of service. trimming. Left unchecked, trees can house to expand both the kitchen and communicate with the Lawyer Referral BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Ensuring reliability also means ex- cause fires and serious electrical out- dining room contrary to the requirements Service of the County of Venue and that if Nurses who participate in the pro- NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF gram will earn 1.0 Continuing Edu- pecting the unexpected, such as light- ages when their branches come in of Sections: 11.07E5 of the Land Use you cannot afford an attorney, you may ORDINANCE 04-14-R Ordinance. Approved with conditions. communicate with the Legal Services Of- AND PUBLIC HEARING cation contact hours. ning. Summer storms bring bolts of close contact with power lines. In fice of the County of Venue. The telephone Linda & Raymond Williams, 232 Baker lightning that sometimes hit utility fact, trees coming too close to electri- number of such agencies are as follows: An ordinance was introduced by the Avenue, seeking permission to construct PUBLIC NOTICE poles and other equipment. Lightning cal lines played a large part in last Lawyer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Mayor and Council of the Borough of a second story addition contrary to the Legal Services Office 908-354-4340. Fanwood on August 10, 2004. Copies of TOWN OF WESTFIELD strikes can create a surge in the system summer’s blackout. This year, PSE&G requirements of Section: 11.09E5 of the THE ACTION has been instituted for the this ordinance can be obtained without that can cause a power outage. As a will spend $17 million to prevent tree Land Use Ordinance. Approved with INVITATION TO BID purpose of foreclosing the following tax cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood conditions. precaution, special equipment is in- contact with energized lines. sale certificate: 1. A certain tax certificate Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Sealed proposals will be received by the Timothy A. Digney, 220 Myrtle Av- 006802, recorded on 7/11/2001, made by Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- enue, seeking permission to erect an open ROBERT A. MACK, Collector of Taxes of of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East deck at the rear of house contrary to the CITY OF ELIZABETH, and State of New Friday. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at Cat and Kitten Adoptions requirements of Section: 11.09E6 of the Jersey to FUNB CUST/TTEE C/O PLYM The purpose of this ordinance is to The 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, June Land Use Ordinance. Approved with SPV 2 and subsequently assigned to plain- purpose of this ordinance is to amend 14, 2004, for the “2004 FURNISHING AND conditions. tiff, FUNB CUST/TTEE C/O PLYM SPV 2. Section 280-5 of the Code of the Bor- DELIVERY OF PUBLIC WORKS EQUIP- On Tap This Weekend This covers real estate located in CITY OF ough of Fanwood, to provide for sur- MENT”, more specifically defined as fol- Milton Koenigsberg, 28 Carol Road, ELIZABETH, County of UNION, and State charges initiated by the State of New lows: seeking permission to construct an addi- of New Jersey, known as LOT 856 BLOCK Jersey relative to parking violations. COUNTY – People For Animals will old seal point Snowshoe Siamese-mix. tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- Item 1 -3-4 CY CAPACITY DUMP 9 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map A public hearing on this ordinance will be sponsor a cat and kitten adoption event Suki is spayed, current with her vacci- tions: 11.06E6 & 12.04F1 of the Land Use BODY TRUCK, WITH PLOW, OR and Tax Map duplicate of CITY OF ELIZA- held on September 14, 2004, at 8:00 PM., Ordinance. Approved with conditions. EQUAL on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and nations and has tested negative to FIV BETH. and concerns premises commonly Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Item 2 - 6-8 CY CAPACITY DUMP BODY 22, from noon to 4 p.m. The events will and feline leukemia. Eric & Suzanne Hess, 36 Manchester known as 411-415 JOHN STREET, CITY Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. TRUCK, WITH PLOW, OR be held at the PETsMART stores in the She is shy of other pets but loves Drive, seeking permission to construct a OF ELIZABETH, New Jersey. Eleanor McGovern EQUAL permanent three-season porch enclosure YOU, MORGADO WINE IMPORTS AND Borough Clerk Bridgewater Promenade Mall, Route 28 people, and would do best as an only Item 3 - HEAVY-DUTY ROLL-OFF CON- contrary to the requirements of Sections: DISTRIBUTORS, INC., are made party 1 T - 8/19/04, The Times Fee: $22.95 at Route 287, and in the Watchung Square pet in an adult household, according TAINER TRUCK WITH (2)-30 12.07C of the Land Use Ordinance. De- defendant to the above foreclosure action YARD CAPACITY CONTAIN- Mall, 1515 Route 22. to People For Animals. nied. because you are the owner of a property PUBLIC NOTICE ERS Among the many pets available for People For Animals is currently which is the subject of the above entitled Steve & Elaine Masket, 210 Twin Oaks BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Item 4 - TRACTOR-DRAWN, PTO- action. adoption will be “Suki,” a two-year- over-committed with the number of Terrace, seeking permission to construct DRIVEN AERATOR, 60" AER- YOU, PATRICIA FITTERER, INF. BY G/ Notice is hereby given that Ordinance pets in its care, and is seeking foster an addition contrary to the requirements of ATING WIDTH A/L JULIA FITTERER; JULIA FITTERER, No. 04-12-R PUBLIC NOTICE Section: 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi- homes as well as people to adopt them. IND.; and ANNA MARIE FITTERER, INF AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE Proposals shall be in writing on the forms nance. Approved with conditions. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD For information, please call (908) 964- BY G/A/L JULIA FITTERER, are made A CHAPTER 285 (GARBAGE furnished and must be delivered at the Midori Nagai, 142 Linden Avenue, party defendant to the above foreclosure AND REFUSE COLLECTION) place and before the hour above men- Notice is hereby given that Ordinance 6887, extension no. 306 for dog adop- seeking permission to construct an addi- action because on March 15, 1984, a OF THE CODE OF THE BOR- tioned, and must be accompanied by a No. 04-13-R tion and no. 307 for cat adoption. tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- judgment was entered in the Superior Court OUGH OF FANWOOD TO certified check or bid bond payable to the AN ORDINANCE AMENDING tion: 11.07E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. of New Jersey, Union County, by Patricia REQUIRE RESPONSIBLE Town of Westfield, in the amount of two SECTION 1-9, OF THE CODE PUBLIC NOTICE Approved with conditions. Fitterer, Inf. By G/A/L Julia Fitterer; Julia SOLID WASTE GENERA- hundred dollars ($200.00) to insure ex- OF THE BOROUGH OF TOWNSHIP SCOTCH PLAINS Fitterer, Ind.; and Anna Marie Fitterer, Inc TORS TO CONTRACT FOR ecution of the contract. FANWOOD CONCERNING Elliot Budashewitz & Susan Spiegel, PLANNING BOARD by G/A/L Julia Fitterer against Domingos OR OTHERWISE ARRANGE Bidders must be in compliance with all SALE OF CODE BOOK, 527 Birch Avenue, seeking permission to Gomes, Administrator of the Estate of Anna FOR THE COLLECTION AND provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 SUPPLEMENTS PROVIDED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the construct an addition contrary to the re- Gomes, Dec. disclosing a debt in the DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE supplement to the law against discrimina- AND FEES FOR CERTIFI- Planning Board Meeting of the Township quirements of Section: 11.09E6&12.04F1 amount of $12,640.00. Said judgment was AND TO REGULATE HOURS tion (Affirmative Action). CATES AND COPIES OF OF- of Scotch Plains held on August 9, 2004, of the Land Use Ordinances. Approved entered as Judgment No. J-004319-1984. OF COLLECTION Specifications may be seen or procured FICIAL RECORDS the Board adopted the Resolution grant- with conditions. Said judgment is subordinate to the was passed and adopted on the second ($25.00) at the office of the Town Engi- was passed and adopted on the second ing minor subdivision approval to Romano David Manganello, 17 Bennett Place, Plaintiff’s lien. and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor neer, Public Works Center, 959 North and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Dinizo 416 Flanders Avenue, Block 1103, seeking permission to construct an addi- DATED: August 13, 2004 and Council of the Borough of Fanwood Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The and Council of the Borough of Fanwood Lots 22 & 23. tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- Donald F. Phelan, held on August 10, 2004. Mayor and Council reserve the right to held on August 10, 2004. The file pertaining to this application is tions: 11.06E.6, 11.06E7, 12.04E.1 & Clerk of the Superior Court This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- reject any bid, and to waive any informality This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- located in the Office of the Planning Board 12.04F.1 of the Land Use Ordinance. of New Jersey ately after final passage and publication in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it ately after final passage and publication and available for inspection during busi- Approved with conditions. CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. as required by law. is deemed advisable to do so. as required by law. ness hours. Lori A. Boyd, Secretary 1 Gatehall Drive Eleanor McGovern KENNETH B. MARSH Eleanor McGovern Barbara Horev Board of Adjustment Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Borough Clerk TOWN ENGINEER Borough Clerk Secretary to the Planning Board 1 T - 8/19/04, The Leader Fee: $93.84 1 T - 8/19/04, The Leader Fee: $80.58 1 T - 8/19/04, The Times Fee: $22.95 1 T - 8/19/04, The Leader Fee: $40.80 1 T - 8/19/04, The Times Fee: $19.89 1 T - 8/19/04, The Times Fee: $14.79 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 19, 2004 Page 17

Wine Tasting Fundraiser Local Stars To Aid Watchung Groups Fanwood Husband, Wife Team Hold Multiple Roles in The Laramie Project WATCHUNG – Tickets are cur- Watchung’s most active civic groups,” FANWOOD – Fanwood residents ther Roger Schmit, the outspoken rently available for the third annual added Shelia Stephanie Simons Neal and David Neal Catholic priest who helped pull the “Splendor in the Glass” Wine Tasting Duyckinck, will have key roles in The Laramie Wyoming community together and READY TO PLAY...Members of the Scotchwood Chamber Players’ Woodland Quartet will perform at their annual August concert, “More Mozart, 2004” at Social on Saturday, October 16, from 7 Event Com- Project at Circle Players, the commu- hold a vigil for Shepard. to 10 p.m. at the Watchung Firemen’s mittee mem- the Scotch Plains Public Library. Pictured, left to right, are: Robert Paoli, Linda nity theater of Piscataway, on Friday, David will also portray Greg Pierotti, Fink, Lubove Schnable and Debra Biderman. Exempt Hall on Mountain Boulevard. ber and WAC September 10. a member of the Tectonic Theater Project, Proceeds from this charitable event will Executive Di- benefit the Optimist Club of Watchung, rector. Stephanie will serve as the which visited Laramie to research a play the Friends of the Watchung Library and She added, production’s stage manager, while the group is writing about how the ‘More Mozart 2004’ Concert the Watchung Arts Center (WAC). “The rich set- David will portray nine key characters. Shepard assault changed the town. Last fall’s fundraiser was sold out, ting of the David told The Westfield Leader Other performances will be held on according to Doug Walker of the Firemen’s Ex- and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fridays, September 17 and October 1, On Tap at S. Plains Library Watchung Optimist Club. empt Hall – quintessentially Watchung that his large slate of characters in- as well as Saturdays, September 11, 18 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Wood- throughout the tri-state area. She is “We’re eagerly planning an event that with its warm wood paneling and wood- cludes Rulon Stacey, the Chief Execu- and October 2 at 8 p.m. Sunday mati- land Quartet of the Scotchwood a member of the Orchestra of St. will exceed the success of last year’s burning fireplace – coupled with deli- tive Officer (CEO) of the Poudre Val- nees will be offered on September 12 Chamber Players will present a con- Peter by the Sea, the Plainfield Sym- social,” he said. “We’ll be offering an cious food and wine, and wonderful ley Hospital, who announced the and 19 at 3 p.m. cert on Tuesday, August 24, at 7:30 phony and the Central Jersey Sym- interesting selection of fine wines, deli- auction treasures — offers a terrific progress and the death of Matthew For ticket prices, reservations and p.m. at the Scotch Plains Public Li- phony. cious food, and a silent auction.” evening for a modest ticket cost.” Shepard. He will also play the chief directions, please call (732) 968- brary. Violist Robert Paoli is an English Throughout the evening, a variety of Tickets are $50 per person and must investigator in the case, as well as Fa- 7555. For over 30 years, each August, the teacher at the Wardlaw-Hartridge wines will be poured, and complemented be purchased in advance. Space is lim- ensemble has performed a free con- School in Edison, Director of the Sum- by delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts ited. Please make checks payable to the cert at the library. mit Strings, President of the Plainfield prepared by Watchung caterer Linda Watchung Arts Center and mail to WF, SP, MS Dancers Seize A selection by Mozart is included Music Club and a prolific composer McWilliams. During the silent auction, Splendor in the Glass Wine Tasting, c/ in every concert. This year, other and arranger. the evening’s guests will have the oppor- o Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling selections will include works by David Violinist and Fanwood resident tunity to bid on an array of interesting Road, Watchung, 07069. Awards; Compete Statewide Stone and Joaquin Turina, as well as Lubove Schnable is Director of the items from area merchants. For information about the event, tick- AREA – Dancers from the Cindy tion in Wildwood this August. a medley from Rogers and Woodland Quartet and the Blue “We certainly hope the community ets and sponsorship, please call (908) Smith Dance Studios, who hail from Amber Chabus of Scotch Plains Hammerstein and the Jules Massenet Hills Junior Chamber Orchestra. will turn out to support three of 753-0190. Westfield, Scotch Plains and joined other local dancers in receiving Mediation performed by violinist She performs with the Central Jer- Mountainside, participated in several a High Gold Award and First Place for Debra Biderman. sey Symphony, the Boonton Ba- Abbott & Costello Radio Show dance competitions this season and their tap dance performance to “Don’t First violinist Biderman was for- roque Orchestra and the High- Abbott & Costello Radio Show captured awards. Worry Be Happy.” The girls also earned merly a violinist in the Metropoli- land Park Recorder Society. tan Opera Orchestra. She is cur- The concert will be held in the Competitions included the National a High Gold Award and First Place rently a violinist with the New library’s Community Room. The li- To Raise Funds at CDC in Sept. Dance Showcase Competition in Mays Award for their jazz performance to Jersey Symphony Orchestra and a brary is located at 1927 Bartle Av- CRANFORD – Before starting “Niagara Falls” and “Who’s on First.” Landing on March 13, the American “Can’t Hurry Love.” private instructor of violin and enue, one block from Park Avenue its 86th season, the Cranford Dra- Russ Crespolini, who plays Costello, Dance Awards in Rockaway on April Another High Gold Award and Sec- viola. in the center of the township. matic Club (CDC) has enlisted the is directing the show off of his script. 24 and 25, and the Ticket to Broadway ond Place Award was presented to a Cellist Linda Fink is also a private For more information or direc- help of Bud Abbott and Lou “Writer is a strong word for me,” Talent Competition on May 16. group of young ladies, including Alina teacher and freelance performer tions, please call (908) 322-5007. Costello to raise funds for the club Crespolini said. “Dave likes to call me At the most recent competition, Cara Chabus of Scotch Plains and Shan- and the Cranford First Aid Squad the ‘compiler’, compiling and trim- Paulan of Westfield received Platinum, non Compton of Mountainside, per- on Friday and Saturday, September ming all of this source material into First Place and Highest Overall Score forming a tap routine to “Mr. Bass POPCORN™ 10 and 11. what I think is the best of the best. It is awards for her performance of Man.” The Abbott and Costello Radio Show going to be a dynamite show.” “Doreen.” Cara also earned an award These dancers also received a High is a staged variety show featuring the The CDC is the longest continu- for her participation in “You Can’t Gold Award and First Place Award for Collateral: Guarantees classic comedy routines of Abbott and ously producing community theater in Stop the Beat.” Both performances in- their jazz routine to “Party Time.” Costello, as well as guest appearances the state of New Jersey. cluded other area residents, who were by famous stars of the day including For more information, please visit also awarded. Your Excitement Rudy Vallee, Judy Canova and Ella www.cdctheatre.org. To purchase $20 tick- These two performances qualified One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Fitzgerald. ets for the show, please call (908) 276- Cara and her teammates for Ticket to By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Dust Bowl-poor, they’re still seen as The program hopes to raise enough 7611 or e-mail [email protected]. Broadway’s National Dance Competi- 2 1/2 POPCORNS paladins fighting the Great Depres- funds to cover the cost of the CDC’s When was the last time you flew sion. new handicapped-accessible bathroom, into L.A., commandeered a poor un- Vincent updates the fantasy as well as donating a portion of the suspecting cabdriver, and then set avenger. Only this time, in his little proceeds to the Cranford First Aid Concepts & Thought out to make five contract killings way, the hit man strikes a blow at the Squad. before dawn? Odds are, like most of mass hypocrisy that permeates and “We wanted to do something that us you’re leading a simple life of therefore alienates society. And be- gave back to the community, not just quiet desperation. So it’s probably cause he is powerful in the way that ourselves,” said Dave O’Neill, the been quite a while. Which might fearless lunatics are, he can change show’s producer and CDC board mem- Van Dellen Scholarship explain the strange vicarious appeal the rules whenever he wishes, wield- ber. Get Outta offered by director Michael Mann’s ing his in-your-face philosophy in “Doing a show on 9/11, we felt that Collateral. the same menacing way that he bran- donating to the Cranford First Aid Granted to Don Williams A nonstop but overlong conveyor dishes his gun. Squad felt right. They are all volun- The House belt of angry film violence as only we He is the ultimate playground teers, and do fine work,” he added. formances on the upright string bass. of the late 20th and early 21st centu- bully. Playing off Max, a typical, The show is based on the classic WESTFIELD — Westfield resi- By CAROL F. DAVIS dent Don Williams has been selected During his high school years, Don Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ries might understand it, the curious striving, middleclass chauffeur with radio show that ran on NBC and ABC was also an active mem- The New Jersey Concert Op- blend of glib humor and coldly ni- dreams of one day owning his own radio from 1940 until the duo as the recipient of the 2004 Van Dellen Memorial ber of the youth fellow- era will perform Gilbert and hilistic ponderings stars Tom Cruise limousine company, Vincent justi- transitioned to television in the 1950s. ship program at The Pres- Sullivan’s classic romp, Pirates as the hit man’s hit man. Shades, fies his lifestyle while tauntingly The plot has Abbott and Costello on a Scholarship, an award pre- sented by The Presbyte- byterian Church in of Penzance in Westfield at the albeit dim, of Henry Fonda’s cursed pooh-poohing his host’s. He is the quest to find their missing radio scripts. Westfield. He served as an United Methodist Church on outlaw in Once Upon a Time in the doer; Max is the dreamer. When Max Along the way, they run into Vallee, rian Church in Westfield. The scholarship pro- advisor to the middle Friday, August 20, at 8 p.m. and West (1969), this is Cruise’s turn to protests, Vincent takes him to task, Canova (Holli Van) and Fitzgerald school fellowship and at- in Plainfield at the Crescent Av- be bad. Actually, he’s probably a so- contending that he cares no more (Tracey Haskell). Keeping things calm vides Don with $3,000 each year over the next tended several summer enue Presbyterian Church on ciopath. Or at least that’s the way about these few anonymous victims in the studio are announcer Ken Niles mission trips. Sunday, August 22, at 3 p.m. The Jamie Foxx’s Max sees it after their than he does about the daily geno- (Jason Victor) and house singer Connie four years to be used for college expenses. Florence Horn Van opera is in concert format, and lives become inextricably inter- cide perpetrated around the world. Haynes (Jenn Sammartino). Dellen, a longtime com- tickets are $20 at the door. Call twined. Of all the cabs in all the In a small way, Collateral is like The show features classic hit songs A 2004 graduate of Westfield High School munity resident and a (908) 822-2515 or visit towns in the world, Vincent has to Petrified Forest (1936) on wheels. and favorite Abbott and Costello bits Don Williams former English teacher in www.njconcertopera.com for get into his. Just as the folks in that desert bar and like “Susquahanna Hat Company,” (WHS), Don will be at- tending Davidson College this fall. the Westfield school system, estab- more information. Things start off with a thud when grill were Duke’s breathless observ- lished the Van Dellen Memorial Schol- extermination victim number one, ers, Max is Vincent’s captive audi- During his years at Westfield High * * * * * * * School, Don was recognized as WHS arship. who had the bad sense to stand by ence. But that’s where all compari- AT&T Mrs. Van Dellen, who died in May If you missed the Friends of the window whilst being killed, sons end. Bogart’s Duke Mantee, Student of the Month in his freshman the Cranford Library Used CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 and junior years. He was a member of of 2002, bequeathed a portion of her comes crashing down on the roof of “the world famous killer” as Charley Jiacomo added that pharmaceutical estate to the Presbyterian Church in Book Sale today, August 19, Max’s ride. Putting two and two to- Grapewin’s Grandpa calls him, is a the National Honor Society and received you’ll have another opportunity firm Merck & Company, Inc., which a Letter of Commendation for his Westfield to establish a scholarship gether, he surmises his well-dressed hopeless romantic beneath his hard recently filmed at Mindowaskin Park fund for the benefit of Westfield resi- to find great reading at real bar- fare’s profession. And he’d like to veneer. But Vincent, all ice and steel, achievement on the PSAT/NMSQT test. gains on Thursday, August 26, and in Parking Lot No. 1 in Westfield, During his senior year, Don was dents who need and are deserving of have no part of it. But while life may could have no place in any literary had contacted him because they were financial aid for college. from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will indeed be all about choices, as the metaphors. He may as well have Managing Graphics Editor and Writer be held in the library basement interested in using the barbershop for for the high school’s weekly newspa- preamble to the tale philosophically stepped out of a nightmare and onto another commercial. Michael DiLeo of Westfield and most items will cost between muses when Max flirts with a pretty the screen. He is the consummate per, Hi’s Eye. He is currently a paid 25 cents to $1 for hardcover and Westfield is chosen, Hanson believes, intern at The Westfield Leader, where prosecuting attorney (Jada Pinkett villain. for many reasons. However, “The Graduates Pingry School paperback books. You can’t beat Smith) in a hurry to get downtown, Funny though, in Vincent’s dis- he does reporting, writing and editing WESTFIELD – Michael DiLeo of those prices. downtown is not only pretty and acces- of articles. it now appears that all bets are off. torted view, Max is probably the sible, it is also a functioning downtown Westfield has graduated from The Max offers Vincent the red and closest he ever comes to having a Don is a trained classical and jazz Pingry School in Martinsville. * * * * * * * that people really use” and that is part musician, and has received numerous The 2003 Spanish film El Bola yellow Crown Victoria. But the friend. But the sick joke is that for of its charm. Michael entered Pingry in seventh triggerman will have none of it. The fleeting moments, the exhilaration regional and state honors for his per- grade, after graduating from Oak Knoll will be shown tonight, August 19, at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley cabbie will take him on his rounds puts the taxi driver in empowerment School of the and like it. With that, thanks to a camp. And doubtless Max’s adrenalin Holy Child in Heights Public Library, 290 Plainfield Avenue. The movie good performance by Cruise, we be- level is raised to the max. Which Summit. gin to wonder what makes this tor- might explain one particularly hu- While at- explores the relationships be- tween young boys and their fami- pedo tick. It’s a good part of what morous scene when, forced to pose tending Pingry, makes this movie work. For besides as the assassin, he faces down an he was a three- lies. Admission is free. Call (908) 464-9333. the relentless action scenes, replete underworld kingpin. sport varsity with car chases and chaotic shootouts There are many other whimsical player, playing * * * * * * * in discotheques, the speculation en- scenes. And it’s a bit discomfiting if on the Varsity Kiss Me Kate is at the gendered is one of the few entertain- you think about it. This isn’t the Soccer, Basket- Roosevelt Park Amphitheater, off ment factors Collateral has to offer. usual comedy relief, but rather an ball and Track Michael DiLeo Route 1 South in Edison, through In any event, that seems to be the integral part of the screenplay. Scenes & Field teams. Saturday, August 21. Perfor- killer’s wish…to have a little com- of extreme danger regularly alter- As a high school student at Pingry, mances are at 8:30 p.m., Mon- pany while he does his dirty work. nate with spates of levity, almost Michael excelled in Track and Field, days through Saturdays. The Cole Of course it’s a story ploy. Without right up until the traditional winning third place in Discus and Porter musical is based on Max along for the kill, there is no cliffhanger. fourth place in shot put. He helped his Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Boswell to Vincent’s Johnson, if you It was done much better in Mid- team place second overall in the Paro- Shreww. Admission is $5, and tick- will. And in its manipulative way, night Run (1988), wherein De Niro’s chial “B” Division at the New Jersey ets are sold night of. Refresh- good or bad, it humanizes the hired bounty hunter and Charles Grodin’s S.I.A.A. Track & Field State Champi- ments are available. Bring a blan- gun, and perhaps makes a little bit of embezzler ostensibly form a relation- onships, which were held at the Notre ket or a chair. Call (732) 548- a monkey out of us in the process. I ship. But if that happened in Collat- VITAL RESEARCH…For the second summer, Scotch Plains resident and Rider Dame School in Lawrenceville. 2884. mean, haven’t we had just about eral it would be weird. And who University junior Alison Golinski, left, worked with Assistant Professor of Michael’s achievements also quali- enough of seeing the good side of would go to see it? Biology Dr. Laura Hyatt on a special project focusing on garlic mustard. fied him to participate in the New murderers? So, we have the resulting cinematic Jersey State Track and Field Meet of It apparently sells. Oddly enough, dysfunction. Sort of like being on a Alison Golinski Participates Champions. so does the other side of the coin. runaway roller coaster that intermit- While attending Pingry, Michael was Make a documentary about “The tently scoots through the funhouse, active in community service. He was a Bad Habits of President Lincoln” or it’s quite a ride. But, you’re not ex- peer minister at St. Helen’s Roman “The Moody Side of Einstein” and actly sure where you’ve been. In Garlic Mustard Research Catholic Church in Westfield, where we’re talking prime time stuff. * * * * * * * SCOTCH PLAINS — This sum- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golinski. he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Call this irrepressible attraction mer, Alison Golinski of Scotch Plains, Alison is working with Rider His Eagle Scout project coin- Collateral, rated R, is a Paramount Before they head back to school, the Bonnie and Clyde syndrome. It’s Pictures release directed by Michael a junior marine science major at Rider University’s Assistant Professor of cided with the area of his future the great dumbing down, the folk- University in Lawrenceville, exam- Biology Dr. Laura Hyatt. Students premedical interests. He estab- take the kids for a treat at the Forum Mann and stars Tom Cruise, Jamie Theatre. The Wizard of Oz is there loric democratic equalizer taken too Foxx and Jada Pinkett Smith. Run- ined how environmental factors af- are working with Dr. Hyatt to deter- lished an extensive entertainment far. Add to that a bizarrely rethought, fect the population growth rates of mine how environmental factors im- library of videotapes at Trinitas through Saturday, August 28, and ning time: 120 minutes. tickets are $12.50. The theater is lo- contemporary mutation of the Robin the invasive Alliari petiolata, com- pact the process of biological inva- Hospital in Elizabeth for young Hood tale. That’s Collateral. monly known as the garlic mustard. sions. children who are patients in the cated at 314 Main Street in Metuchen. Call (732) 548-0582 for information Desolate as Bonnie and Clyde were Do you have an A&E This is the second summer that she They will eventually apply their pediatric ward. in real life, in glossy celluloid Beatty has worked on this project. findings to develop methods to limit Michael will enter the premedical and reservations or visit http:// story idea? E-mail us at: www.forumtheatrecompany.com/. and Dunaway stylishly rob from the A graduate of the Union County the spread of invasive plants through- program at Miami University in Ox- rich. Even though they’re not redis- [email protected]! Magnet High School, she is the daugh- out New Jersey. ford, Ohio this fall. tributing their wealth among the Page 18 Thursday, August 19, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION TOWNE BARBER SHOPPE, RIALTO GET CAMEOS IN COMMERCIALS AT&T Lets Inventors Do the Talking For Series of Commercials Shot in WF By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN Hanson stressed that with each com- we needed to get in touch with the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times mercial, every story illustrated using babysitter. Soon, our cells were going WESTFIELD – When Westfield the CallVantage feature is true-to-life off and we were able to see the movie. resident and AT&T Engineer Karrie and strives to show how this new form I was completely surprised by my own Hanson was asked to make a presenta- of communication simplify normally invention!” tion to advertising firm Young & Rubicam time-consuming tasks. In Bond’s 30-second spot, the “Do (Y&R) in New York City for her Though Hanson’s eldest daughter, Not Disturb” feature is highlighted. company’s CallVantage commercial cam- Erica, was in China during the filming His mother-in-law is shown calling at paign, she made quite an impression. As one of three engineers who devel- oped the revolutionary telecommunica- tions service, she told the advertising executives about some real-life situations in which CallVantage would simplify the chaotic life of the average consumer. With unlimited local and long dis- tance, Hanson told The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, the consumer with CallVantage would have access to a specific website that offers various ways to control means of communication, such as “Voice Over IP,” “Locate Me” and “Do Not Disturb.” Y&R surmised that featuring in- ventors like Hanson in the series of commercials would be the most effec- tive way of illustrating and explaining the service because they were the most enthusiastic about its potential. Soon, cameras were positioned throughout Westfield and over a pe- riod of three to four days in July, the Rialto Theatre on East Broad Street, the Towne Barber Shoppe on Elm Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Street, Trailside Nature & Science Cen- SO, YOU WANT TO BE A STAR…Teenagers flooded the foyer of the Scotch Plains Public Library on a rainy Thursday ter in Mountainside and the corner of afternoon to see if MTV’s “MADE” program would help them reach their goals. Pictured, above, applicants complete East Broad and Elm Streets were ready questionnaires before going in front of MTV’s camera for two- to five-minute interviews. for their close-ups. The first commercial entitled “An- them,” premiered on August 13, the Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Teenagers Turn to MTV’s ‘MADE’ first evening of the 2004 Summer Olym- COMMERCIAL CLIPPERS...Barbers Domenick Cicala and Danny Buccino from pics. Hanson and two other CallVantage the Towne Barber Shoppe on Elm Street in Westfield posed for the camera late last Thursday morning. However, Domenick is used to larger television cameras which engineers Greg Bond and Gerald Karam captured him and Silvio last month for a commercial advertising AT&T’s CallVantage are shown with their families in a blurry, service. The commercial is scheduled to run throughout the Summer Olympics 2004. For Reaching Long-Term Goals fast-paced fashion while Hanson ex- plains that the service aims to “give of the commercial, she was able to 6:30 a.m. from Ireland and instead of By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN involved in library activities. Members of the Westfield Y people back time.” Karam chimes in accompany her mother to the trip to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times having to answer the phone at such an “We’ve gotten a lot of calls and ex- Aquaducks team, Krystyna Chmura later, “I’m reinventing the telephone for New York City, during which Hanson early hour, the Bonds use the CallVantage SCOTCH PLAINS – Teenagers pect a big turn-out,” she said, despite and Aubrey Ambinder were audition- AT&T with their families.” recorded the voice-over. service, which offers the caller the op- from as far away as Freehold will be the teeming rain outside the library ing together and hoped MADE train- Toward the end of the 60-second In Karam’s commercial, which was tion of leaving a message or having their waiting by their phones to find out if windows. ing would boost them to the national “Anthem” spot, shots of the inventors filmed at the Rialto and the Towne call put through in case of emergency. they’ve made the cut for an episode of But the teenagers poured in faster level in their sport. and their smiling families are shown at Barber Shoppe, CallVantage’s Locate For countless years, Westfield has MTV’s “MADE.” than the rain and Cecily Pierce of MTV, Vincent Brevard of Rahway didn’t the East Broad and Elm intersection as Me feature was spotlighted. Karam’s chosen as the backdrop of several Last Thursday, the foyer of the Scotch who would interview the teens for two have the chance to play baseball during a nostalgic town clock features time mission is to find his babysitter after he commercials, television pilots and Plains Public Library was crammed to five minutes, just arrived at the his senior year of high school and he flying by. notices a film on the marquee he wants movies. Merchants such as Towne with 15- to 21-year-olds, completing library and told the flock, “Stay calm wanted to play professional baseball In the 30-second commercial that to see with his wife. While his son is Barber Shoppe Owners Jiacomo and questionnaires and chatting amongst and be yourself.” someday. A dancer, Maggie Kosciolek features Hanson and two of her chil- getting a haircut at the barbershop, Christine Fiorenza, are proud to have themselves and on their cell phones Anyone looking to become a of Scotch Plains wants to be part of a dren, Britta and Sophie, CallVantage’s Karam launches the Locate Me service. their establishments spotlighted. before being called in for on-camera supermodel, movie actor or backup sports team. conferencing feature is put into action. Soon, all of his family’s cell phones ring For example, two of Jiacomo’s best A Scotch Plains-Fanwood High When one of Hanson’s daughters at once or in sequence. Before he knows haircutters, Dominick and Silvio, had School (SPFHS) student, Vester wants to arrange a last-minute street it, the babysitter says she is ready for cameos in commercial that featured Howard, 3rd told The Leader/Times hockey game, multiple friends must be duty and Karam and his wife are later Karam and his son. that he wanted to be a sports broad- contacted. Instead of calling each one seen enjoying a film at the theater. “It was an honor for us to have the caster and thought MADE “might open separately to plan the game, she uses “This was a true story,” Karam told commercial shot here,” he said. “In some doors” for him. He became inter- the conferencing service, which allows The Leader/Times. “Last fall, on a Sat- fact, this was the second commercial ested in the career path through a class up to 10 people to be contacted at one urday afternoon, we were using the featured here. The first was with Fruit he is taking at the high school. time. Soon, the girls are heading to Wil- feature as a trial and turned it on. We by the Foot.” SPFHS graduate Harvir Sanghera son Elementary School for their game. wanted to go to a movie that night but Continued on Page 17 said, “Everyone is always telling me that it’s important to get a career that SCOTCH PLAINS RESIDENT DETAILS PASSION FOR HANDMADE GUITARS you love.” His friend, Christian Gray, also an SPFHS graduate, piped in to offer Fretted Instruments Glitter Through Harvir some incentive, “This is the technology man. Everything he talks about is cars, racing, speeding and go- ing fast. He’s got the perfect attitude.” Windows of John Reynolds’ WF Store Their friend and 2003 SPFHS gradu- By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN with sterling detailing, abalone, rosette was employed as Vintage Instrument ate Trevor Wolff wants to play soccer in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Europe since the U.S. has no leagues and hand-engraved sterling silver but- Manager for Mandolin Brothers, one for which he is eligible. With the proper WESTFIELD – John Reynolds, the tons. of the oldest, most highly regarded training and support in Europe, he owner of three-month-old Golden Age According to Reynolds, the $18,000 vendors of fretted musical instruments. Fretted Instruments shop on South instrument is a limited edition and one He also managed a showroom in Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times might score his goal and MADE would GO FOR YOUR DREAMS…Christian Gray, left, a graduate of Scotch Plains- provide that opportunity. Avenue, West in Hoboken. Fanwood High School (SPFHS) encourages his friend, Vester Howard, 3rd, to Friends Amy Milano, Samantha Westfield, represents When asked about any pursue his dream of becoming a sports broadcaster. Howard hoped “MADE” would Hibbard and Kristyn Sparnroft had some of the most promi- brushes with stardom, bring him closer to his goal. their eyes on different goals. Amy wants nent luthiers (or hand- Reynolds said, “To get the interviews. dancer in a music video need not apply, to be a Radio City Rockette and Krystyn made guitar designers) chance to sit down in a set- MADE, which first aired in January she said. “We are not looking for fame- wants to learn how to play violin be- in the world. ting like this and have some- of 2003, provides teenagers with one seekers,” she cautioned. Rather, cause she hadn’t quite exercised the Having a clientele one like George Benson sit or two months of training with profes- “MADE” producers would be seeking musical gene inherited by everyone in which includes Brian down and play in front of sionals to help them reach their dreams. teens with “small-scale goals” and life- her family. Samantha hopes to hone Setzer, Conan O’Brien me. Wow. He’s really the The goal should be something the ap- transforming stories that included an her poise and fitness skills in order to and George Benson, and greatest guy on Earth.” plicant could realistically reach within ambition that might be normally out- enter a pageant. a 20-year career of sell- “He came and gave im- five months. of-character for them to pursue. Pierce told the teens that they would ing fine fretted musical promptu lessons to people Scotch Plains Library Director Meg “Normally, I’m really shy and this is find out if they were selected anywhere instruments, is also and even signed pick guards,” Kolaya told The Westfield Leader and a good opportunity for me to get my- from three days to four weeks, depend- worth boasting about. he added. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that self out there,” Jennifer Kujawski of ing upon their goals. “Some people swear a While he’s strummed his bringing MTV to the facility stemmed Westfield told The Leader/Times. She “But don’t lose hope if you don’t get good guitar hasn’t been share of guitars for about from the state library’s youth services sees herself on the stage someday in picked,” she said. made since 1965, but I four decades, would initiative. Also, the auditions fit in well musical theater and dance, and be- “And, if you don’t get picked, we think there’s a whole Reynolds ever consider cre- with the library’s long-range planning lieves MADE could help her step out of have an opening for a library page,” camp of luthiers now ating his own instrument? aim to target teenagers and get them her shell and into the spotlight. added Kolaya. that have made some of “I’m going to be taking a the best guitars I’ve ever guitar building class in the seen,” Reynolds told The Philly area with luthier Dale Westfield Leader and Unger so I can learn to be The Scotch Plains- more conversant in the whole SP-F Art Assoc. Member Grabner Fanwood Times last process of building a guitar,” Tuesday morning. he said. A Scotch Plains resi- Golden Age Fretted In- dent for 10 years, struments also repairs am- Demonstrates Silhouette Cutting Reynolds knows how to plifiers and guitars and CDs By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT tute and her master’s spot fine craftsmanship, of guitar-related perfor- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times degree was com- attention to detail and mance, guitar cases, ampli- SCOTCH PLAINS — Former pleted at Montclair flawless quality in a fiers and other accessories Plainfield resident Ruth Grabner is University. Art has handmade guitar. are sold. Reynolds will give an artist who has a bit of an advan- always been a part of Earlier this month, Michelle Helen Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times free verbal appraisals of in- tage over her fellow artistic com- her life and for many he attended the New- STRUMMING ALONG…John Reynolds, owner of Golden Age struments, however written rades. Grabner, who now resides in years, she taught art port Guitar Festival in Fretted Instruments in Westfield, strums “The Deco,” a limited appraisals are available at Warren County, paints and sketches classes at The Rhode Island, where edition handmade guitar by luthier Steve Klein during an inter- cost. along with the best of them, but she view with The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Morristown Beard famed luthiers like Wil- Times last Tuesday morning. Over the past three is also a sought after silhouette cut- School. liam “Grit” Laskin ex- months, Reynolds has no- ter. Word of mouth hibited a guitar with a ticed a lot of foot traffic Former president and current keeps commissioned neck’s inlay depicting a figure slip- of only five guitars to be sold. from customers who have discovered member of the Scotch Plains- work coming in and ping down a New York City man- Reynolds also represents luthiers old guitars and amplifiers in their Fanwood Art Association, Grabner the artist is often fea- hole. James Tyler, Steve Kauffman, Roger attics or basements. works in watercolor, pen and ink, tured at local galler- Though less eccentric in detail, the Sadowsky, Josep Melo and Bil Mitchell, “Sometimes, they can be quite valu- charcoals and pastels. However, it is ies, including Swains fretted instruments in Reynolds’ store as well as Majestic Guitars and Bill able,” he said, adding that one cus- in silhouette cutting that she has Gallery in Plainfield GETTING THEIR GOOD SIDE...Ruth Grabner cap- are bejeweled with pearl, abalone and Moll. A guitar player for 40 years, he tomer brought in his father’s guitar found her true calling. and The Art of Fram- tures a youngster’s best side while silhouette cutting. the finest woods. explained that there are only 200 known which was valued at $4,000. Shortly The interesting medium uses black ing in Flemington. For example, Reynolds sells “The luthiers and those who work part-time thereafter, the customer unearthed a and white silhouette paper and On Sunday, Sep- “Keep your eyes open,” she said. Deco,” a guitar by luthier Steve Klein craft 12 to 15 guitars per year. Fender amplifier valued at $1,200 and Grabner is passionate about creat- tember 19, Grabner will be cutting “Take photos and sketch. And be that includes Brazilian Rosewood (an While most of the guitars in his another vintage amplifier, which are ing works of art that are becoming endangered species), sitka spruce, pearl silhouettes at The Artist Framer in sure to travel, as art is ever-changing shop sell on an average of $4,000 to now sold at Golden Age. increasingly popular. Her favorite Cranford. The following Sunday, Sep- and often different from place to $5,000 each, during his career he subjects are children tember 26, her work will be shown at A Westfield Area Chamber of Com- place.” has been involved in the sale of a merce member, Reynolds said he has and animals and her The Trailside Museum Harvest Fest in If you cannot Erratum guitar commanding a $250,000 work has been fea- Watchung. The profile published in the Au- price tag. been planning a series of guitar con- meet the artist certs and workshops featuring notable tured in many ven- Her advice for aspiring artists is in person at her gust 5 edition about author Franco In working exclusively with such recording artists. ues in Union simple, yet specific. She told The upcoming two Antonetti incorrectly stated that he noteworthy luthiers, Reynolds is the County. Westfield Leader and The Scotch shows, Grabner was from Westfield. This was an go-to guy for handmade guitar enthu- For more information, please visit She holds a Plains-Fanwood Times that she feels can be reached by error made on the part of the editor, siasts and goes the extra mile to have Reynolds’ shop at 309 South Avenue, bachelor’s degree artists must always continue to look for calling (908) 689- not writer Kerrianne Spellman the instrument suit the exact taste and West, call (908) 301-001, e-mail from the Pratt Insti- inspiration. 0325. Cort. We regret the error. needs of the customer. info@GoldenAgeGuitars or visit For nine and a half years, Reynolds www.GoldenAgeGuitars.com.