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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 10, 2007 OUR 117th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Advisory Chair: FAA Altercation Fanning Plan ‘Onerous’ Sends Man By MICHAEL J. POLLACK he said, “Westfield’s response is to To Hospital Specially Written for The Westfield Leader say ‘do something better than fan- By SUZETTE F. STALKER WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Jerome ning.’ We’re pressing the FAA to make Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Feder, chairman of the Union County better use of the air space to the east.” WESTFIELD – Two men were ar- Aircraft Noise Advisory Board, ad- Concerning his opinion on the cur- rested after police responded to a dressed the town council Tuesday rent proposals, Mr. Feder said, “If I fight Saturday night at a party at an night about the Federal Aviation had to vote thumbs or thumbs down apartment building on the 400 block Administration’s (FAA) proposed on the whole package, I’d vote thumbs of Rahway Avenue in Westfield that methods of controlling noise at New- down.” sent one man to the hospital. ark Liberty International Airport, ul- In other news, the council will intro- Sergeant Scott Rodger of the timately recommending the town state duce ordinances May 15 to pass the Westfield Police Department told The its dissatisfaction with the process of $2.7-million capital budget and ap- Westfield Leader Tuesday that “fanning.” prove the salaries of public works Westfield officers arrived at the scene In terms of how new suggested pro- employees represented by The Inter- after receiving a call at 9:54 p.m. cedures affect Westfield, he said national Brotherhood of Teamsters, regarding an undisclosed medical “there’s a good part and a bad part. The Local 469. emergency. good part is ocean routing at night.” The Teamsters agreement, which When they arrived at the scene, the “Ocean routing” calls for directing does not offer mediation, is a four- officers found “a large crowd” and planes to fly over the ocean as much year deal from 2006 to 2009, with multiple individuals engaged in a as possible, shifting the noisiest seg- yearly increases commensurate with fight, as well as one adult male lying ment of flights over water instead of those of the fire and police depart- on the floor and bleeding inside the over land. Planes would take off, gain ments, Town Administrator Jim Gildea building, Sgt. Rodger said. altitude over water and then proceed told The Leader after the meeting. According to Sgt. Rodger, two NJ to their destinations. In other business, earlier this year, Transit officers were already on the Mr. Feder said, “Every study has the town extended the use of the Lam- Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader premises when Westfield officers ar- shown that ocean routing would help berts Mill Road conservation center YOU MAKE RACE-TIME SO MUCH FUN…Hundreds of spectators line up on Sunday to watch 3,000 rubber ducks race rived, and were attempting to adminis- in Mindowaskin Pond as part of a fundraiser for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) research. The race was the culmination Westfield a lot. It would only be imple- to Scotch Plains residents, with both of a festival in the Westfield park that included fresh-made baked goods for sale, face painting, tattoos and games for ter first aid to the victim, a 25-year-old mented between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.” fourth-ward councilmen voting attendees young and old. See additional photos of the race on page 14 and at goleader.com/photos. Freehold man who had been assaulted He said the “bad part” is that would against the measure. by multiple unidentified individuals. “fan” aircrafts to the west immedi- During her Public Works Commit- Sgt. Rodger said he did not know if ately after departures from Newark. tee report, committee chairwoman Jo the NJ Transit officers were there in “That’s pretty onerous,” he said. “Es- Ann Neylan reported to her colleagues New Law Requires Legal Ads an official capacity or if they were pecially onerous for Elizabeth.” about the “potential lease” of a por- guests at the party. Mr. Feder said “fanning” ignores tion of the conservation center to During an attempt by police to break noise-abatement procedures devel- Scotch Plains to be used as a “transit up the fight, Freddie Melton, 24, of oped by the Port Authority of New station” to deposit items. For Administrators’ Contracts Rahway allegedly struck Westfield York and New Jersey that work to She said, at this stage, her committee By NORDETTE N. ADAMS contracts at the board’s June 5 meet- superintendent about the legislation’s Police Officer Joseph Martino twice minimize impacts to densely popu- is determining “if it benefits the town Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing, to be held at 8 p.m. at the board’s requirements and said the board “will in the face, causing the officer to fall lated residential areas by utilizing (Westfield)…if it’s cost effective and WESTFIELD — The Westfield offices at 302 Elm Street. have to consider, in terms of appoint- and sustain a cut to his left arm. Melton industrial sections and waterways. gains some revenue.” She added that Board of Education met Tuesday night “As a result of new legislation, we ing a new superintendent, that it will also allegedly began fighting with other “There’s been a tendency over time Westfield wanted to “make sure we and approved a resolution as required are now required to advertise a public need 40 days lead time just to get the officers attempted to arrest him. to dump environmental problems on don’t incur any costs in the process of by law to advertise contract terms and hearing on the salaries of superinten- contract approved.” Because of the size of the crowd, poor people and minorities,” he added. determining if it’s a viable situation.” conditions of the school district’s su- dent or the contracts of the superinten- “What we will probably do,” said Westfield police called for mutual aid In his recommendation to the coun- Fourth Ward Councilman Jim perintendent of schools, the assistant dent, the school business administra- Mr. Foley, “is put a resolution on the to assist with the incident. Fanwood, cil and Acting Mayor Mark Ciarrocca, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 superintendent and school business tor and any assistant superintendent,” agenda in the beginning of June re- Scotch Plains, Garwood, Mountainside, administrator. said Superintendent William Foley. gardless, saying that there will be a Clark and Union County units re- The public may comment on the He said he spoke to the county public hearing one month later and sponded, according to Sgt. Rodger. Students Attending GLHS then an appointment so that you can Melton was charged with aggra- keep the calendar.” vated assault on a police officer, resist- The board will “take action” on the ing arrest and disorderly conduct. He Face Scheduling Change contracts June 26. Mr. Foley will re- was released on $7,500 bail. A second By GINA LEVINE-LEVY signed and the rotating schedule will tire at the end of August. man, Matthew Scaravaglione, 27, of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader not change. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 MOUNTAINSIDE — On Tuesday He said students can now do fine night, administrators from the Berke- and practical arts “simultaneously,” ley Heights (BH) school district pre- calling it a “real advantage.” Garwood Council Decreases sented a new rotating class schedule Mr. Meissner, who has previous to the Mountainside Board of Educa- experience with this type of sched- tion (BOE) to be implemented at ule, said during the “common lunch” BOE Budget By $88,000 Governor Livingston High School hour, students will have the “free- By KATHY MARQUES Nicole Shuron said, “Students in (GLHS) in September. dom” to move around. Specially Written for the Westfield Leader Government Day is the most favorite The eight-period “Rotating Drop” During the lunch period, students GARWOOD – The borough coun- meeting date of the year. It gives our schedule will replace the current can eat in the cafeteria, the gym or cil Tuesday night passed a resolution students the opportunity to learn about seven-period day. common hallways or go to the media lowering the board of education our form of government. We wish to Students will take eight classes per center, computer lab or guidance and (BOE) budget $88,111 by reducing commend the students participating semester, but their schedules will ro- athletic offices. “We find students salaries, administrative costs, supplies and to thank Ms. Kelly Dunn, Princi- tate on a four-day cycle. They will behave much more adult like with and special-education transportation, pal Dr. Teresa Quigley, Superinten- take six 56-minute classes per day this kind of situation,” he added. among other measures. dent Dr. Bill Murphy and the BOE. and have a one-hour “common lunch.” BH Superintendent Judith Rattner After voters in April, by a 292 to 176 “I would like to congratulate Lisa If science falls before or after lunch, said, “If you hold students to a higher count, defeated the original $5.9-mil- Marano, Jack Sullivan and Sandro Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader on any day of the four-day rotation, a standard, they’re going to amaze WHERE WOULD HE HAVE ENDED UP?..Customers congratulate Helen and lion tax levy, the BOE budget went to the Villaraut on their election to the board half hour of lunch will be devoted to you…they’ll rise to that standard.” Peter Rentoulis, owners of Vicki’s Diner in Westfield. Mrs. Rentoulis became council for deliberation. After reduc- of education and thank Debbie Courtney science laboratory. Mr. Meissner said the school would suspicious when an 88-year-old customer appeared disheveled the last few times he tions, the tax levy will be $5.84 million. and Linda Koenig for their years of “That’s a tremendous advantage encourage activities advisors to sched- stopped in and described a newfound friend who was handling his finances along with The BOE in early April cited in- service to the borough and our children because, up until now, we’ve had to ule meetings during lunch hour. running errands. Mrs. Rentoulis alerted the man’s local bank and found out there creased special education and high- as a member of the board of education.” pull students from electives” or physi- He said the longer lunch would be were questionable activities. She alerted the police; their work resulted in the arrest school tuition costs when formulat- The Garwood Volunteer Fire De- cal education for science lab, said an advantage to parents who need to of four Elizabeth residents for defrauding the elderly man. See story on page 14. ing the budget. Remaining costs come partment will conduct its annual GLHS Principal Gregory Meissner. take their children out during that from the district’s debt service in- Fireman’s Memorial Service honor- He said the rotating class schedule period. curred from bonding improvements ing deceased members on Wednes- allows students to “have a break” Board member Carmine Venes NJ Transit to Upgrade to Lincoln School. day, May 23, at 8 p.m. at the fire from the same classes every day. asked how students would be ac- Tuesday night was “Students in department headquarters building. “Over four days you have met all of counted for if they are not contained Government Night,” in which sev- The 11th annual town-wide yard your classes,” he said, adding it also to one location. Mountainside Bus Shelters enth and eighth graders sat on the sale will be held on Saturday, June allows for “more courses to be taken.” Mr. Meissner said, “We will define By JOHN SKOWRONSKI “There will be advertising, but we council. Representing the council 23, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those Mr. Meissner said classes will be what areas are available,” and the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader should have some control over what were Gabriella Levine, mayor; Laura interested are asked to register at bor- longer, but not “overly long,” to allow “monitoring process will go on as it MOUNTAINSIDE – Bus stops, li- is advertised,” Borough Administra- Villaraut, council president; Leah ough hall by Thursday, June 21, or to for efficient lesson plans. always had.” quor licenses, underage drinking and tor James Debbie said. Killmer, assistant to the municipal call (908) 789-0710. He said this schedule will “get rid Ms. Rattner said the common lunch ice cream trucks received discussion On another topic, all establishments clerk; Joshua Law and Garrett Mon- The Union County Division on of the concept of a five-day school hour “allows us to better utilize our at the Mountainside Borough with liquor licenses in the borough tage, councilmen; Sarah Palmer, Aging’s senior nutrition program spon- week. It’s day one through four, then facility” because there would be more Council’s agenda meeting on Tues- have submitted for renewals except Nicole Shuron and Meghan Emmons, sors lunches for adults ages 60 and you start again.” space available throughout the day. day evening. Bliwise Liquors, Mountainside Elks councilwomen; Nicole Beyer, mu- older Monday through Friday at 11:30 A yearlong calendar will be as- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Mayor Robert Viglianti announced and Raagini Restaurant, officials said. nicipal clerk; Patrick Murphy, mu- a.m. at specific locations in the county. that the recently released municipal The borough had called the establish- nicipal attorney; Joseph Balak, mu- Among the 20 “Senior Café” sites in budget had contained an error creat- ments and left messages reminding nicipal engineer; Amanda Smith, su- Union County is one at the Westfield ing a shortfall of $38,000. He said them of the renewal deadline. The perintendent of public works; Dylan Community Center, located at 558 health benefits and salary expenses establishments have until tomorrow Madden, chief of police, and An- West Broad Street in Westfield. There were understated. The error will re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 thony Mondi, fire chief. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 sult in a one-point tax increase, or about $17 per household. Officials also discussed the replace- ment of bus stop shelters along the borough’s portion of Route 22, say- ing a number of them were in need of repair. The two locations under re- view are at Lawrence Avenue and Sheffield Street. Officials said NJ Transit has of- fered to upgrade the stops and take over maintenance. Currently, the bor- ough is responsible for upkeep even if NJ Transit provided the shelters. NJ Transit’s proposal includes sell- Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader ing advertising targeted towards MARCH OF THE BALLOONS...Preschoolers, their parents and preschool staff Route 22 traffic to pay for the bus circle Mindowaskin Pond in Westfield at last Wednesday’s annual balloon parade. The parade commemorates April as the month of the young child. stops’ upkeep. Weather and park availability issues delayed this year’s parade into early May. “The [existing] bus shelters appear unsound,” said Ron Romak of the PAGE INDEX Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader public works department. “It’s look- SHEAR FUN…Left, a ram and ewe from Watchung’s Kafka Farms arrive at the Miller-Cory House in Westfield for the Regional ...... 2, 6-7 Obituary ...... 12 Real Estate .... 15-23 ing like the new shelters will be free Sheep to Shawl event held on April 29. Right, children pet the ram after Jeremy Mills of Hamilton Square sheared him. Editorial ...... 4, 6, 13 Education ...... 10-11 Classifieds .... 23 and will not be Mountainside’s re- Attendees also saw demonstrations in carding wool, spinning, both on a wheel and a drop spindle, knitting, butter churning Community ... 8-9 Sports ...... 15-21 A&E ...... 24-26 sponsibility.” and colonial-era washing. Page 14 Thursday, May 10, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield Council Police Arrest 4 for Defrauding CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Foerst “reiterated his concerns” of give them the idea that this is done, 88-Year-Old WF Resident last year, saying the shared-service that the council is excited about the WESTFIELD – Chief of Police Janet Garcia was arrested and program would “produce truck traf- opportunity to have some sharing ar- John Parizeau of the Westfield Police charged with conspiracy and theft by fic and all kinds of other things on rangement when they (Scotch Plains) Department (WPD) on Tuesday an- failure to make required disposition Lamberts Mill Road and in that area, sell off their property to developers, nounced the arrest and charging of of property received, conspiracy and which is absolutely going to have a and now they’re coming to us and four individuals following theft in- misapplication of entrusted property, direct impact on the quality of life of asking us to figure out a solution that vestigations against an elderly conspiracy and theft. the people living in the fourth ward. impacts my residents.” Westfield resident. The WPD Detec- Richard Garcia was arrested and “I cannot,” he continued, “in good Ms. Neylan said she “took excep- tive Bureau worked in conjunction charged with conspiracy and theft by conscience, say that we should com- tion” to the councilman’s charge. with Assistant Prosecutor Ann Rubin failure to make required disposition pare [the potential lease] to the finan- “First of all, there were no ill effects of the Union County Prosecutor’s Of- of property received, conspiracy and cial benefit, when there’s no way for to the residents of the fourth ward or fice and the Elizabeth Police Depart- misapplication of entrusted property, us to calculate financially the intan- of Westfield,” she said. “We did it on ment. Janet Garcia, 51, Richard theft and theft by deception. gible detriment to the people in the a trial basis. It was only a positive.” Garcia, 26, Jacqueline Garcia, 31, Jacqueline Garcia was arrested and fourth ward in doing that.” She added, “There were no com- and Lucia Heinz, 23, all of Pennington charged with conspiracy and misap- He said the council “didn’t follow plaints by any residents for traffic, over Street in Elizabeth, were arrested. plication of entrusted property. through last year with regards to the usage, misusage, mismanagement. We The arrests are a culmination of an Heinz was arrested and charged Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader discussion we had [about running the heard no complaints of the profession- TOP EDUCATOR…Garwood Superintendent of Schools William Murphy pre- ongoing investigation concerning the with theft and theft by deception. permit program on a trial basis if als. It was a win-win situation. Unless sents first-grade teacher Elizabeth Novello with the Education Foundation of defrauding of an 88-year-old Westfield The suspects were processed and there are traffic impacts]. I didn’t you had exception to it during the year Garwood’s “Teacher of the Year” Award at the organization’s appreciation resident who is legally blind. The in- released. hear any updates on that. Now, it’s in and you didn’t come to me, this is the dinner on April 26. Ms. Novello teaches at Lincoln/Franklin Elementary School. vestigation uncovered that Richard On May 1, members of the place again.” first I’m hearing of any complaints. No Garcia befriended the victim on the Westfield and Elizabeth Police Mr. Foerst added, “I don’t want to complaints were brought to my atten- pretense of trying to assist him with Department’s detective bureaus ex- tion. I take exception to that.” his day-to-day activities. During the ecuted a search warrant at Pennington Third Ward Councilman Dave Haas WF Board of Education course of their relationship, the sus- Street and seized multiple items as “found it hard to believe, with 24 permits CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 pects were able to gain access to the evidence, including cash, computers GW Council sold last year, that anybody along that In addition to approving the public- youngest, starting to wean them away victim’s bank accounts, securities and and bank records. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 road noticed [12 or so] cars a week.” hearing resolution, the board approved from their parents.” She said they personal property, bilking him out of The investigation is continuing, is a suggested donation of $1.50. For The town will vote this Tuesday to a contract to Vincent Thomas Meade, teach students basic skills like taking more than $100,000. police said. more information, call (908) 232-4759. award a contract for professional ser- Inc., for construction management books off the shelf without the rest The Garwood Free Public Library vices to Gordon Meth, who would services. A public-school contract law falling off, how to turn a page in a will hold its 13th annual summer read- serve as an on-call traffic consultant allows the board to award the contract book without tearing the page and ing program from Monday, June 25, with a salary not to exceed $8,000. without competition, according to the how to take care of books properly. through Wednesday, August 8. Mr. Ciarrocca called Mr. Meth “an meeting’s agenda statement. “When they leave us six years later, The Celebration Committee is plan- asset on call,” who helped the town Board member Richard Solomon, they are producing pieces of research ning the annual Memorial Day ser- avoid a $20,000 to $25,000 payout to who serves on the facilities commit- based on multiple sources,” she said. vice to on Monday, May 28, at the the county after proposed traffic im- tee, said at the committee’s last meet- According to the presentation, stu- Knights of Columbus hall at noon. provements at Crossway Place, ing, Business Administrator Robert dents at the elementary level are dis- This year’s guest speaker will be a Edgewood and North Aves. would Berman said the construction projects couraged from using Internet infor- Garwood resident who is serving in have eliminated all on-street DPW at Lincoln School and Roosevelt and mation sources such as Google and the U.S. States Army. parking spaces. Edison Intermediate Schools are large Wikipedia because those resources enough to require oversight that he offer too much information for young could not personally provide. students to decipher and evaluate. Mr. Solomon said Meade would Younger students use “sheltered” Mountainside Council provide “general oversight (on all search services such as Net Trekker, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 three projects) to make sure that the which presents age-appropriate in- to submit applications or risk not provided a model ordinance on the prime contractors and general con- formation sources. having a valid license in place. New matter to Mr. Post for his legal re- tractors are doing what they’re sup- Mrs. Sheridan said that at the inter- licenses are effective June 1. view. This issue involves the state’s posed to be doing.” He said Mr. mediate level, students have “access Mayor Vigilanti asked Borough At- Council of Affordable Housing Berman “feels very comfortable that to an online encyclopedia, authorita- torney John Post if he could remember (COAH) regulations and the impact this firm is the right firm. He’s worked tive databases and the librarian’s Kathy Marques for The Westfield Leader why there were no ice cream trucks in on Mountainside. with them before, and they are local, Internet index, a selection tool which FUTURE LEADERS…Garwood seventh- and eighth-graders played the roles of Mountainside. A resident said she had COAH was created by the Fair Hous- the mayor and council members, borough attorney, engineer, public works and they came up with the right bid recommends reliable, trustworthy, li- superintendent and police and fire chiefs during “Students-In-Government called a vendor about coming to her ing Act of 1985 in response to Su- and the right proposal.” brarian-selected websites. Students Night” at Garwood’s borough council meeting. son’s birthday party and was told that preme Court cases commonly known The construction project at the three learn the difference between blogs, they could not come into Mountainside. as the Mount Laurel Decisions. COAH schools received funding through wikis, databases and websites.” Mr. Debbie said a public safety extracts fees from new developments January’s bond referendum. By the time students reach high POLICE BLOTTER ordinance prohibited them. The mayor to fund affordable housing. The board heard a curriculum pre- school, the program has trained them said officials would need to look into Adam Lieb, assistant recreation sentation by district librarians. Later, how to discern information using criti- the matter. director, recommended waiving the they unanimously approved the school cal thinking skills. The librarians dis- Westfield Union Township was arrested in a mu- The mayor said officials could ask $125 community-pool fee for the lo- library curriculum for the first reading. cussed high technology usage in li- Saturday, April 28, Brian C. Gatesy, nicipal lot behind East Broad Street busi- Westfield and Scotch Plains how they cal parent-teacher association to hold Copies of the curriculum are available braries but said students still use tra- 26, of Springfield was arrested and nesses and charged with possession of charged with driving while intoxicated less than 50 grams of marijuana. He was allow ice cream trucks without let- its annual eighth-grade pool party on for review in the office of instruction, ditional source material such as (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop at released on his own recognizance. ting other unintended vendors drive June 13; the council agreed. said board member Alice Hunnicutt. hardcopy books. Woodland Avenue and Cherry Street. He Saturday, May 5, a resident of the 1200 around their towns. The council discussed the need to Barbara Ball, coordinator of librar- was held until sober. block of Rahway Avenue reported that The council discussed the poten- amend the ordinance regulating ians for the district and supervisor of Saturday, April 28, Susanne G. someone threw a glass bottle through the tial need for a new position of mu- lighted fields. The current ordinance language arts for kindergarten to grade Prestininzi, 36, of Westfield was arrested back windshield of her motor vehicle nicipal housing liaison. Mr. Debbie covers only the field at borough hall. 8, began the presentation saying she’s MS BOE and charged with possession of drug para- while it was parked in the street in front of The amendment would add all fields happy to work with “11 talented, com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 phernalia and possession of a hypoder- her house. to the ordinance, with the exception petent and cool professional women She said the new schedule would mic needle and syringe at South and Sum- Scotch Plains of the youth baseball field. who staff and lead the libraries” in the offer some cost savings. mit Avenues. She later was released with Tuesday, May 1, a custodian at McGinn Altercation At Tuesday’s regular meeting, a schools. Previously, teachers were paid to a court summons. School reported that someone damaged CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Saturday, April 28, Mike Martinez, 21, the picnic table located on school grounds. resolution will be on the agenda to According to the presentation, three write curriculum during summer of Somerset and Andre Doyle, 21, of New Thursday, May 3, a patron at an East Hoboken was charged with disorderly appoint resident Zenon Moriak to the librarians staff the high-school library; hours. The cost ranged from $65,000 Brunswick were arrested and charged with Second Street restaurant reported that conduct and failure to disperse, and Union County Air Traffic and Noise the other eight are distributed evenly to $100,000 per year. possession of less than 50 grams of mari- someone stole his wallet from the table, was released with a summons. Advisory Board. through the remaining nine schools. “Now, all teachers will be working juana following a motor vehicle stop at while he stepped outside to talk to a Captain Clifford Auchter of the Also discussed Tuesday were the Emily Snitow, a librarian at Westfield to improve the environment all year” South Avenue, West, and Downer Street. friend. According to police, the wallet Westfield Police Department also implications of implementing an un- High School, Janice Sheridan from by participating in curriculum com- Both were released on their own recogni- contained several hundred dollars in cash spoke to The Leader about the inci- derage drinking ordinance. Edison and Daria Bonavita from mittees throughout the year. zance after receiving summonses. and several credit cards. dent, saying it took place “predomi- Mr. Post said he reviewed Cranford Jefferson Elementary School joined Both administrators said the “learn- Saturday, April 28, Alexander Thursday, May 3, a Park Avenue busi- Wnorowski, 18, of Clark was arrested at ness owner reported that someone re- nantly outside” the apartment build- ordinance that, he said, conforms to Mrs. Ball in making the presentation. ing curve” would be greater for teach- Central Avenue and Vernon Street and moved blank checks from his store and ing. He noted the injured Freehold state guidelines and calls for people “Probably no other subject area has ers than students. charged with operating a motor vehicle used them to withdraw money from his man had been unconscious and was under the legal age to receive a fine of changed so dramatically in the last Mr. Meissner said he has conducted after consumption of alcohol under age account. According to police, approxi- transported to University Hospital in $250 for the first occurrence and $350 five years as the library media pro- an in-depth in-service program with 21. A male juvenile who was a passenger mately $200 worth of checks were cashed. Newark. Captain Auchter said the for each subsequent occurrence. gram in all nine schools,” said Mrs. teachers about the new schedule. He in the vehicle also was taken into custody. Friday, May 4, a resident of Mountain victim has since been discharged. The ordinance also allows for sus- Snitow. “We are much more high-tech also brought in six staff members from Wnorowski was released to a responsible Avenue reported that someone scratched Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad pension or postponement of driving than ever before, with electronic books, other districts who have experience individual after receiving a summons. his vehicle while it was parked in front of personnel and paramedics were called privileges. databases, DVDs, Broadband Internet with this schedule to speak to teachers. The juvenile was released to a parent. his house. to the scene to treat those injured, Mr. Post said one consequence of connections and access to resources “I feel like our faculty is ready now Monday, April 30, Nathan Rhodes, 44, Saturday, May 5, George Minor, 47, of of Irvington was arrested at the Essex Watchung was arrested and charged with including Officer Martino. such an ordinance would be that a that are available in other libraries.” to do that,” he said. County jail on a criminal warrant issued possession of marijuana. According to Sgt. Rodger said a man who lives at person over 18 who has been con- All three emphasized the impor- Ms. Rattner said workshops by the Westfield Municipal Court, with police, officers responded to a distur- the address where the gathering was victed of drinking underage would tance of “teaching students how to throughout the year also help prepare bail set at $182. Rhodes was committed bance call on Front Street and found Mi- held reported that he was struck in the have the violation of a local ordi- evaluate websites for authenticity, the staff for the change. on default of bail to the Union County jail. nor yelling in the street. After an investi- back of the head by another male nance appear permanently on their accuracy, relevancy, and currency.” The superintendent said the sched- Monday, April 30, Jaquon A. Larkin, gation, the marijuana was discovered and during the altercation. The victim was criminal record. Mrs. Sheridan said, “We teach chil- ule change is part of a five-year “stra- 20, of Piscataway was arrested following Minor was taken into custody where he treated at the scene and refused fur- “My concern is that it shows up on dren how to be ethical researchers, tegic plan” that began in 2005. She a motor vehicle stop at Springfield Av- was processed and released, police said. ther medical attention. their record,” said Councilman Will- using computers responsibly, under- said an “action team” explored sched- enue and East Broad Street on an out- Sunday, May 6, Robert Henry, 44, of Sgt. Rodger said no weapons were iam Lane, discussing the paradox and standing why we have copyright law, ules at schools in New Jersey and standing traffic warrant out of Piscataway. Plainfield was arrested for an outstanding Larkin was released after posting $145 warrant after a motor vehicle stop. Henry involved in the altercation. its impact on a young person’s future. what plagiarism is and why it’s Pennsylvania and, ultimately, rec- bail. could not post bail and was transported to Captain Auchter said the incident “It’s similar to speeding on the side- wrong.” She said the intermediate ommended this one. Monday, April 30, Michael Stemler, the Union County jail. remains under police investigation walk,” said Mr. Debbie, referring to library program is the bridge between Mr. Meissner said the previous 37, of Morristown was arrested and Fanwood and he expects “there will be addi- how a moving violation does not show elementary-level research and more schedule did not allow students to charged with DWI following a motor Wednesday, May 2, Jaunita Demory, tional charges filed.” up on a criminal record, but because sophisticated high-school research. take enough classes, based on “in- vehicle stop at Elm and East Broad Streets. 38, of Newark was arrested on an out- driving on a sidewalk violates a local Mrs. Bonavita said at the elemen- crease in pressure” from colleges. He later was released to a responsible standing Newark warrant after a motor TV-36 Announces ordinance, the result is different. tary level, librarians “welcome the He said more students are “double individual. vehicle stop on Terrill Road. languaging” based on higher college Tuesday, May 1, Michael Wewna, 23, Friday, May 4, Denise L. Strickland, Program Schedule admission standards and taking a full of Garwood was arrested and charged 61, of Sommerville was arrested follow- WESTFIELD – Westfield TV-36 with the theft of rolls of quarters totaling ing a motor vehicle stop for and outstand- load of Advanced Placement classes. $50 from his place of employment in the ing Watchung warrant. has announced its program schedule The program will be implemented 100 block of Elm Street. Wewna was Friday, May 4, Luis A. Franco, 35, of for the town’s local access channel: September 10, the first day of the released on his own recognizance with a Woodbridge was arrested for an outstand- 2007-2008 school year. 07090 News May 17 court date. ing Newark warrant after a motor vehicle “The first time you do anything, Wednesday, May 2, Brian Lederman, stop. Sun.-M-W-F: 6 a.m., 9 a.m., 6 there will be issues that arise,” said 22, of Westfield was arrested and charged Friday, May 4, a 15-year-old male ju- p.m.; Sat.: 6 a.m., 9 a.m. Ms. Rattner, encouraging parents to with DWI at Central Avenue and Sy- venile was arrested and charged with pos- Hometown inform administrators of concerns. camore Street. He subsequently was re- session of marijuana and a 14-year-old Sun: 8 a.m., 8 p.m.; M-W-F: 8 In other business, the BOE passed leased to a responsible individual. male juvenile from Scotch Plains was a.m., 2 p.m., 8 p.m.; Sat: 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, Marquis Relf, 22, arrested and charged with disorderly con- resolutions in the areas of budget and of Plainfield was arrested on the 200 duct at the Fanwood Train Station after a Kidz Korner finance, curriculum and personnel. Sun: 7 a.m., 7 p.m.; M-W-F: 7 block of Cacciola Place on a Plainfield field investigation. Under personnel, the BOE approved traffic warrant. He was turned over to Friday, May 4, sometime between the a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m.; Sat: 7 a.m. the resignation of Robert Burkhardt, Town Council Meetings Plainfield police in lieu of $433 bail. hours of 7 a.m. and 5:45 p.m., someone principal of Deerfield School. Friday, May 4, Matthew Timko, 18, of slashed the tires of three bicycles parked Sun: 10 p.m.; M-W-F: 10 a.m., 3 His resignation will take effect June and locked at the Fanwood Train Station. p.m., 10 p.m. 30. Mr. Burkhardt served as principal Mad-Hatter Hits 14th Saturday, May 5, Gerald Bishop, 50, of Senior Spotlight for two years. Bank Since September Newark was arrested on an outstanding Sun: 11 p.m.; M-W-F: 11 a.m., 4 The BOE also approved the resig- Union County Sheriff’s no-bail warrant p.m., 9 p.m. Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader nation of special-education teacher AREA – New Jersey’s mad-hatter bank after a motor vehicle stop. He was re- Cooking Thyme START TO FINISH...Above, a fleet of rubber ducks enter the water at robber hit again last Thursday afternoon at leased to the Union County Sheriff’s Mindowaskin Pond for the race to benefit Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Patricia Bedi, after one year of ser- the Commerce Bank on Ridgedale Avenue Department, police said. M-W-F: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. vice, and occupational therapist Rina Make You Wanna Dance research last Sunday afternoon. Below, volunteers collect the ducks as they reach in Cedar Knolls in Morris County. The Tuesday, May 8, Bill Vasbas, 47, of the finish line. See additional photos at goleader.com/photos. Patel, after two years with the district. M-W-F: 12 p.m. robbery occurred at 12:50 p.m., according Scotch Plains was arrested on an out- Under curriculum, the BOE ap- to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. standing Carlstadt warrant after a motor Affairs of the Heart proved the Sitton Spelling program Based on surveillance photos taken at vehicle stop on South Avenue. M-W-F: 5 p.m. for grades 3 and 4. the bank, the prosecutor’s office con- Mountainside Historical Society The program was implemented in firmed that it was the same man who has Friday, May 4, Carlos Bolvito, 23, of Sun: 11 p.m.; M-W-F: 11 p.m. grades 1 and 2 this year. robbed a total of 14 banks in Union, Bound Brook was stopped for displaying Coffee with Conscience Chief School Administrator (CSA) Morris and Essex Counties since Septem- passenger plates on a commercial vehicle Sun-M-W-F-Sat: 12 a.m. ber 2006. Of the 14 banks, 10 have been and arrested for failure to provide proof of Richard O’Malley said the goal is to Commerce Banks. The robber has also hit legal residence and proof of insurance. Additionally, Westfield TV-36 “spiral” the program. HSBC, Chase, Washington Mutual and Saturday, May 5, Matthew J. Reino, makes episodes of its shows avail- “Consistency in our curriculum is Hudson City Savings banks. 18, of Berkeley Heights, and Adam M. able at westfieldnj.gov/tv36. again what we’re striving for,” he said. The robber wore his trademark hat, this Witzburg, 18, of Berkeley Heights were Blue Devils TV, produced by The board also approved the sum- time a powder-blue baseball-style cap arrested and charged for possession of Westfield High School television mer program from June 25 to July 27. with an orange and blue emblem, authori- alcoholic beverages and being under the staff and students, runs programs The CSA said it is an “opportunity ties said. He also wore a powder-blue influence while under the age of 21. for students to build on skills” and windbreaker and dark pants. Monday, May 7, Mark J. Depaola, 45, on TV-36 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, As he had in the past, the mad-hatter of Colonia was arrested and charged for Saturdays and Sundays. Blue Dev- called the recurring program a “unique showed the teller a note demanding refusal to submit to a breath test and later ils program schedules change; visit opportunity here in Mountainside.” money, but did not show any kind of arrested for operating a vehicle while westfieldnjk12.org and follow the The BOE will meet again Tuesday, weapon. The teller gave him $2,820. under the influence of alcohol. Accord- Blue Devils TV link at the bottom May 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Authorities said he told the teller only ing to police, he was processed and re- of the webpage. Beechwood School Media Center. “Hurry up. Hurry up.” leased according to John’s Law. Happy Mother’s Day!

USPS 485200 Thursday, May 10, 2007 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 48TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] FW Cop Pleads Guilty Officials Laud To Harassment Charges Rescue Squad By FRED T. ROSSI FANWOOD – A suspended mitted to touching her in an offensive Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fanwood police officer pleaded manner. The victim did not alert SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- guilty Tuesday to two counts of ha- Fanwood police to the August 2004 ship council on Tuesday night saluted rassment by offensive touching and incident until almost a year later, au- the Scotch Plains Volunteer Rescue has agreed to resign from the thorities said. Squad, which is marking the 70th borough’s police force, authorities While the first incident was under anniversary of its founding this year. said. investigation, a second occurred, au- Following the council’s approval of Thirty-three-year-old Brian thorities said. The investigation a resolution extolling the rescue Bartiromo of Long Valley is banned showed that on September 10, 2005, squad’s services and achievements for life from holding any position in Bartiromo approached a 20-year-old since its founding in March 1937, squad public office in the State of New woman who was standing outside a President Dan Sullivan said township Jersey, authorities said. bank at 10 a.m. on South Avenue in residents would receive a fundraising Bartiromo pled guilty as his trial Scotch Plains, struck up a conversa- appeal in the mail later this month. was about to begin in Superior Court tion, grabbed her around the waist Last year, the squad received dona- Judge Marianne Espinosa’s court- and touched her in an offensive way, tions from 10 percent of township room. Besides resigning his posi- authorities said. households, a figure that Mayor Mar- tion and being banned from public Fanwood Police Chief Donald tin Marks called “very disappointing.” office, he will also be on probation Domanoski said as soon as his de- Reminding residents that the rescue for a period of time to be decided partment was notified of the first in- squad relies entirely on donations, the when he is sentenced on Friday, cident involving Bartiromo, he began mayor said, “We can do much better.” June 15. a thorough investigation. Squad Captain Ed Fiedler made a According to the Union County “Bartiromo has been suspended pitch for additional volunteers, espe- Prosecutor’s Office, Bartiromo has from the Fanwood Police Depart- cially during daytime hours. The admitted to two instances of offen- ment without pay since September squad answers about 1,300 calls per sive touching involving two different 2005,” he said. “In light of today’s year, he said, and anyone interested victims. He told Judge Espinosa that guilty plea, he won’t be coming in joining the squad can visit its head- on August 24, 2004, at about 8:30 back.” quarters on Bartle Avenue. a.m. he responded in uniform to an Bartiromo has been with the de- In other business at the council’s alarm at a home in Fanwood. The 59- partment since 2002 after being with regular meeting, Mayor Marks said year-old female resident of the house the Irvington Police Department for any residents who experienced a loss Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times was home alone and Bartiromo ad- six years. JETTING INTO COLES...New York Jets cornerback Drew Coleman pays a visit to Scotch Plains’ J. Ackerman Coles School resulting from the April 15 nor’easter last Wednesday. His visit was a reward for progress in the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s “Eat Right, Move More” that dumped as much as 10 inches of program. rain on the area could contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance. A toll-free tele- phone number — 1(800) 621-FEMA FW Dedicates LaGrande Field — has been set up. Any resident call- ing will need to provide his or her Social Security number, private in- In Memory of Dorris Terry surance information, address and di- rections and a daytime telephone By MARIA WOEHR Mrs. Terry’s son. “She was respon- Day, the Easter Bunny, Mrs. Claus number. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sible for forming the Girls Athletic and the witch at Halloween,” said Jim The council awarded a $173,801 FANWOOD – The borough cel- League. She watched my dad play on Grover, a close friend of Mrs. Terry. bid to Zenith Construction Services ebrated the opening of the newly the team, and was always around this “We chose to do this to say ‘thank for the expansion and renovation of rebuilt LaGrande Park baseball field. To me it’s very fitting and this is you’ to someone who has done so Jerseyland Park. The project, expected fields this past Saturday. Borough something that my mother would have much work for our community,” to begin later this week, will entail officials dedicated the larger of the loved.” Mayor Colleen Mahr said. the demolition of a home on adjacent two fields in memory of Dorris Mrs. Terry was a Fanwood resident The LaGrande field renovations Richmond Avenue and the conver- Terry, a longtime resident of for more than 25 years, according to include moving the field, new bleach- sion of that property into additional Fanwood and former member of the her son. She also was active in the ers and new cages. Grant money parkland that will be used for a full- COMING SOON…This photograph, circa 1950s, shows the Jersey Central Lines recreation commission who passed community. funded all the upgrades, according to sized soccer field. Caboose as it will appear after restoration. The caboose will be moved to Fanwood away in February. “When she wasn’t serving on the Mayor Mahr. The council approved a bid from for restoration in September and installed near the new Fanwood Museum. “She used to bring me out here recreation commission she dressed “The main difference between this Midco Waste Systems for the annual when I was little,” said Doug Terry, as Mrs. Fanny Wood for Fanny Wood field and the older field was that this residential spring clean-up that will one is closer to the street so that the get underway in early June. Mayor Jersey Central Caboose to Join adults’ baseballs don’t go into the Marks reminded residents that per- playground,” Bob Budiansky, recre- mits, available at the municipal build- ation director, said. ing on Park Avenue, cost $65 and FW Museum in September Fanwood Youth Organization base- asked neighbors to share the cost of a By WAYNE BAKER would need to be stripped. This pro- ball teams the Athletics and the Ori- permit, which entitles permit-hold- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cess must be professionally done, as oles played games following the cer- ers to place up to 750 pounds of FANWOOD — Officials expect the paint is lead based. Once com- emony. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 the caboose slated for installation as pleted, the caboose will be repainted part of the Fanwood Museum to ar- in red and restored to its original rive in September. Fanwood Borough Jersey Central Lines appearance with FW Council Moves to Block Council President Katherine Mitchell the train line’s Statue of Liberty logo said the attendees at a hearing last and other accents in white. week “thought it was a great idea.” A non-profit foundation has been McMansion Construction Fanwood Police Sergeant Tom established to manage the museum. By TED RITTER ordinance] achieves its purpose, but Jedic has spearheaded the caboose Designated as the “91544 Founda- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times we hope it will.” project. Ms. Mitchell said that the tion,” the name comes from the car FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen Mayor Mahr said, “Good job to the caboose had been purchased for $1 number of the caboose. Sgt. Jedic Mahr and the borough council on planning board and good job to the from the United Railroad Historical said many area people, along with Tuesday night approved an amend- [borough] council in approving Society and the tracks on which it railroad buffs from outside the imme- ment to the local land-use ordinance something…that will be good for the will sit have been donated. diate area, had expressed interest in Maria Woehr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times pertaining to the prevention of whole community.” The borough obtained a heritage grant donating items to the museum. DEDICATING NEW FIELD…Borough, recreation commission and county “McMansions.” The governing body formally ap- from the New Jersey Department of Walter Grosselfinger of the Union officials attended last Saturday’s grand opening of the new baseball field at Borough Attorney Dennis Estis said proved two resolutions related to the Transportation and expects funds to be Railroad Historical Society told the LaGrande Park in Fanwood, dedicated in memory of Dorris Terry. that while the amendment makes proposed budget. The first of these available for spending in September. borough council in June of 2005 that changes “across the board” and “cleans resolutions authorizes a “temporary The freeing up of these funds repre- the caboose “is only one of two or up” certain sections of the ordinance emergency appropriation” to keep the sents the biggest delay to getting the three left in the state” and that “it SPF BOE Reorganizes, Says that needed updating, one section of borough running until its budget is caboose to Fanwood, officials said. won’t take too much work to restore.” the measure is designed to prevent the formally adopted. Once the funds are made available, Sgt. Jedic said the new museum construction of “oversized” homes, Council President Katherine Mitchell the caboose will move to Fanwood would be named the Fanwood Ca- Farewell to Retiring Members sometimes known as “McMansions.” said since the borough has applied for from Bergen County. Sgt. Jedic said boose Museum. The museum will be By NORDETTE N. ADAMS Board members applauded Mr. Prior to the governing body’s ap- “extraordinary municipal aid” from the the move would be made in two stages; set apart from the new Fanwood Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Nowlin’s ability to stand his ground proval, Councilman Bruce Walsh said state, it will not be able to adopt its the first will be to bring the caboose to Museum (a grand opening for the SCOTCH PLAINS — At the Scotch when others disagreed with him and that the amendment “is the culmina- budget until the state budget and mu- Fanwood for renovation and the sec- museum is scheduled for Sunday, May Plains-Fanwood Board of Education his work on the district curriculum tion of more than six months of work” nicipal aid figures are finalized. ond will be to locate it at its perma- 20), located in the community center reorganization meeting last Wednes- committee. by the local planning board and other Ms. Mitchell said the second reso- nent site. at the historic Fanwood Train Sta- day night, members elected Trip “Craig will stand by his position, borough officials. lution authorizes the borough to send Sgt. Jedic said the location is “in the tion, and will operate separately. It Whitehouse to the office of board and he can really think outside the Mr. Walsh said the measure is out estimated tax bills for the third grass area between Sheelan’s Cross- will be dedicated to the history of the president and Linda Nelson to that of box,” said Mrs. Nelson. She added “aimed at actively preventing over- quarter. ing and the [Fanwood train] station.” railroad and railroading. Ms. Mitchell vice president. that she never heard him say an un- sized houses on undersized lots.” He “It’s a cash-flow issue,” said Mayor Ms. Mitchell said the blue paint said that many people “can’t wait for In addition, district Business Ad- kind word about anyone. added, “Time will tell if [the amended CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 currently protecting the caboose it to be here.” ministrator Anthony DelSordi swore Mr. Whitehouse said of Mr. Nowlin, in re-elected member Robert “Sometimes when there are seven or O’Connor and newly elected mem- eight voices going in one direction, bers Nancy Barnes and Jane Costello. it’s not easy to be the lone voice of The board heard the final votes of sanity.” His comment drew laughter last month’s school board election. from listeners. The budget received 2,547 “yes” votes He said it takes “courage to be able and 1,670 “no” votes. In addition, the to do that and to stand up for what you $2 million bond referendum for im- believe in the face of multiple voices proving Scotch Plains-Fanwood High on the other side.” Mr. Whitehouse School’s athletic fields won by 62 also said that he admires Mr. Nowlin’s votes, 2,140 to 2,078. integrity. The board said formal goodbyes to In particular, board members ap- Thomas Russo, its former president, plauded Mr. Nowlin’s foresight in and Craig Nowlin. Both men chose pushing the district to address child- not to run for re-election to the board. hood obesity. Each received a crystal plaque for The board received nationwide at- his service, and their wives each re- tention last year when it banned cup- ceived flowers. Mr. Russo served 10 cakes and other sweets from schools. years and Mr. Nowlin served seven Mr. Whitehouse said that Mr. Nowlin years on the board. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Fred K. Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times EVENING OF FUN…The Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association held Courtesy of Steve Falco PAGE INDEX its annual Spring Fling dinner dance May 4, which serves as the major fundraiser for LOVING TREES…Members of the Park Middle School Environmental Club Regional ...... 2, 6-7 Obituary ...... 12 Real Estate .... 15-23 its Scholarship Fund. Held at The Westwood in Garwood, the event featured a buffet plant 50 eastern redbud seedlings at Fanwood’s Arbor Day program held at Editorial ...... 4, 6, 13 Education ...... 10-11 Classifieds .... 23 dinner, disk jockey and dancing and a silent auction. Honorees this year were Dick and Carriage House Park in Fanwood on May 2. Community ... 8-9 Sports ...... 15-21 A&E ...... 24-26 Rita Hooker from the Stone House Coin Shop and local attorney John Appezzato. Page 14 Thursday, May 10, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP Zoning Bd. Receives Court Police Arrest 4 for Defrauding Backing, Gives Approvals 88-Year-Old WF Resident By FRED T. ROSSI a non-conforming use – given that the WESTFIELD – Chief of Police John Janet Garcia was arrested and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times gas station is located in an R-2 residen- Parizeau of the Westfield Police De- charged with conspiracy and theft by SCOTCH PLAINS — The tial zone – Judge Anzaldi said partment (WPD) on Tuesday an- failure to make required disposition township’s zoning board of adjust- Cumberland needed to show that the nounced the arrest and charging of of property received, conspiracy and ment last week granted multiple ap- proposed use “promotes the general four individuals following theft inves- misapplication of entrusted property, provals to residents and congratu- welfare, and is particularly suited for tigations against an elderly Westfield conspiracy and theft. lated the board attorney for his efforts the site.” Cumberland also had to “show resident. The WPD Detective Bureau Richard Garcia was arrested and that resulted in a judge upholding the that the use will not substantially im- worked in conjunction with Assistant charged with conspiracy and theft by board’s denial last year of an applica- pair the purpose and intent of the zon- Prosecutor Ann Rubin of the Union failure to make required disposition tion by Cumberland Farms to expand ing ordinance, or constitute a substan- County Prosecutor’s Office and the of property received, conspiracy and and upgrade the Gulf gasoline station tial detriment to the public good.” Elizabeth Police Department. Janet misapplication of entrusted property, it owns on Route 22. The judge stated, “The installation Garcia, 51, Richard Garcia, 26, theft and theft by deception. Board members congratulated board of a large, illuminated canopy and tri- Jacqueline Garcia, 31, and Lucia Jacqueline Garcia was arrested and attorney Vincent Loughlin, who rep- pling of gas pumps is not decreasing Heinz, 23, all of Pennington Street in charged with conspiracy and misap- resented the zoning board in a suit nonconformity or increasing compat- Elizabeth, were arrested. plication of entrusted property. filed last year by Cumberland Farms ibility within the zone in question.” Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The arrests are a culmination of an Heinz was arrested and charged SPHYGMOMANOMETER IN USE...Health Department Nurse Susan Higgins after the board rejected its application Cumberland Farms argued that the checks Scotch Plains resident Ruth Grau’s blood pressure at the Scotch Plains ongoing investigation concerning the with theft and theft by deception. to renovate the Route 22 Gulf station. board had not presented its witnesses Library on Tuesday. Ms. Higgins visits the library monthly to check area defrauding of an 88-year-old legally The suspects were processed and Two years ago, in the face of neigh- or experts to refute testimony regard- residents’ blood pressure. Similar programs exist in most area towns. blind Westfield resident. The investi- released. borhood opposition, the zoning board ing the proposed canopy, but Judge gation uncovered that Richard Garcia On May 1, members of the Westfield had initially denied Cumberland Farms’ Anzaldi said that “the visual impact befriended the victim on the pretense and Elizabeth Police Department’s application, which called for additional of the canopy upon neighboring Fanwood Celebrates Arbor of trying to assist him with his day-to- detective bureaus executed a search gas pumps and the installation of a residents…is not a scientific or tech- day activities. During the course of warrant at Pennington Street and seized canopy. Later in 2005, the board al- nical issue that requires expert testi- their relationship, the suspects gained multiple items as evidence, including lowed the submission of a new applica- mony,” and is not “outside the acu- Day at Carriage House access to the victim’s bank accounts, cash, computers and bank records. tion, but rejected it last year after hear- men of lay persons.” FANWOOD — Fanwood Mayor advisers Peggy Brown and Lori securities and personal property, bilk- The investigation is continuing, ing from neighborhood residents who Jeffrey and Tricia Noonan received Colleen Mahr and the Park Middle Skoller, the club is composed of 48 ing him out of more than $100,000. police said. spoke in opposition, saying the ex- approval to build a deck at the rear of School Environmental Club partici- middle-school students who work panded station would be detrimental to their home at 2054 Algonquin Drive. pated in this year’s Fanwood Arbor on environmental projects each week the neighborhood and complaining A variance was required for the 20- by Day program held at Carriage House after school. about the way the property is main- 12-foot deck because it would result in Park on May 2. Mayor Mahr spoke The Arbor Day program was spon- tained at present. a rear-yard setback of 18 feet; the about the importance of trees in the sored by the Fanwood Shade Tree In a decision issued on April 16, minimum is 30 feet. The Noonans told suburban environment. She an- Commission, which is a group of Union County Superior Court Judge the board that the deck, which would nounced that for the 14th year in a eight volunteers who oversee the Ross Anzaldi noted that “[judicial] re- sit two or three feet above ground row, Fanwood has been named a Tree maintenance of Fanwood’s commu- view of the decision of a Planning level, would allow them to easily ac- City USA by the National Arbor Day nity suburban forest. Also on hand Board or Board of Adjustment ordi- cess a rear door to their home. Society. was certified tree expert Jeanne narily is limited,” stating that “[a] board’s Board member Mary Thompson At the event, the environmental Kavinski, who answered questions decision is presumptively valid and is called it “a significant improvement” club potted 50 eastern redbud seed- about tree planting and maintenance. reversible only if arbitrary, capricious to the present situation, in which a lings that were given away to those Fanwood Councilman Dave Valian and unreasonable. This presumption of ground-level concrete patio makes in attendance. According to club was also present to lend his support. validity is extended to boards of adjust- accessing the rear door difficult. ment recognizing that they possess spe- The board also granted a variance cial knowledge of local conditions and to Robert and Janet Mornan of 1151 must be accorded wide latitude in the Cooper Road to retain an existing 12- Fanwood Council exercise of their discretion.” by 20-foot shed on their property that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Noting that Cumberland Farms re- does not meet the minimum side- Mahr. “If we don’t send out tax bills, velopment Rights (TDR) program Fred K. Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times quired a use variance in order to expand yard setback of 30 feet. we don’t take in money, and we need during the meeting’s public comment WHERE WOULD HE HAVE ENDED UP?...Loyal customers congratulate Helen [money] in order to keep the borough portion. and Peter Rentoulis, owners of Vicki’s Diner in Westfield. Mrs. Rentoulis became running smoothly.” Mr. Cummings said the planning suspicious when an 88-year-old customer appeared disheveled the last few times he Mrs. Mitchell said “actual” tax bills, board wants to take its time in review- stopped in, and described a newfound friend who was handling his finances along rather than estimated ones, would be ing the TDR proposal. with running errands. Mrs. Rentoulis alerted the man’s local bank and found out there were questionable activities. She alerted the police, and their work resulted in prepared as usual for the fourth quar- “We have an obligation to look at a the arrest and charging of four Elizabeth residents with defrauding the elderly man. ter, plus or minus any difference when lot of details…we’re trying to get the third-quarter bills are revised. through it as best we can,” he said, “If you have any questions, you adding that the TDR plan – if ulti- POLICE BLOTTER know you can just call us,” the mayor mately adopted – would be “a blue- said. A notice will also be published print of where we see this community in the upcoming Fanwoodian. going in the future.” Scotch Plains Mountainside In other business, Planning Board Mr. Cummings said the planning Tuesday, May 1, a custodian at McGinn Friday, May 4, Carlos Bolvito, 23, of School reported that someone damaged Bound Brook was stopped for displaying Chairman Greg Cummings spoke board has scheduled three upcoming the picnic table located on school grounds. passenger plates on a commercial vehicle about the proposed Transfer of De- meetings focusing on TDR-related Thursday, May 3, a patron at an East and arrested for failure to provide proof of issues and questions on May 14, June Second Street restaurant reported that legal residence and proof of insurance. 18 and July 16. someone stole his wallet from the table, Saturday, May 5, Matthew J. Reino, Mayor Mahr said the development while he stepped outside to talk to a 18, of Berkeley Heights, and Adam M. SP Council of a proposed TDR plan “is far from friend. According to police, the wallet Witzburg, 18, of Berkeley Heights were CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a rushed process,” noting that it has contained several hundred dollars in cash arrested and charged for possession of Nordette N. Adams for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times household waste at their curbs. been “close to two years in the mak- and several credit cards. alcoholic beverages and being under the SWEARING IN…Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District Business Administra- A $140,000 bond ordinance was ing.” Thursday, May 3, a Park Avenue busi- influence while under the age of 21. tor Anthony DelSordi, left, swears in, left to right, re-elected board member ness owner reported that someone re- Monday, May 7, Mark J. Depaola, 45, Robert O’Connor and newly elected members Nancy Bauer and Jane Costello. introduced to finance the purchase of The mayor said that “there has been moved blank checks from his store and of Colonia was arrested and charged for a new police department communi- some confusion with people not un- used them to withdraw money from his refusal to submit to a breath test and later cations center. Police Chief Brian derstanding some of the [TDR] con- account. According to police, approxi- arrested for operating a vehicle while Mahoney had recommended the pur- cepts,” but said she hopes that the mately $200 worth of checks were cashed. under the influence of alcohol. Accord- SP-F Board of Education chase during the council’s budget planning board’s upcoming meetings Friday, May 4, a resident of Mountain ing to police, he was processed and re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 meetings three months ago, noting would help clarify the issue before Avenue reported that someone scratched leased according to John’s Law. “got it right” on that policy. the district now that he has retired that the existing system had become the TDR plan is considered for adop- his vehicle while it was parked in front of Westfield In his remarks, Mr. Nowlin said, “I from the board. outdated and would be difficult to tion. his house. Saturday, April 28, Brian C. Gatesy, didn’t realize I was in so many dis- Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks move back into police headquarters With a stated goal of preserving Saturday, May 5, George Minor, 47, of 26, of Springfield was arrested and Watchung was arrested and charged with charged with driving while intoxicated agreements.” stood during the public comments from the department’s temporary Fanwood’s historic district while also possession of marijuana. According to (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop at Board members applauded Mr. period and said that he sometimes trailer once renovations to the mu- promoting the revitalization of the police, officers responded to a distur- Woodland Avenue and Cherry Street. He Russo for his fairness, guidance, watches “Dirty Jobs” on the Discov- nicipal building are completed. South Avenue corridor beyond down- bance call on Front Street and found Mi- was held until sober. bluntness and work on rewriting and ery Channel and has thought about The council approved two resolu- town, the TDR program would allow nor yelling in the street. After an investi- Saturday, April 28, Susanne G. updating district policies. calling the host to say, “You know, tions releasing professional services South Avenue property owners to pur- gation, the marijuana was discovered and Prestininzi, 36, of Westfield was arrested “We seldom saw eye-to-eye, but you might want consider being a board funds to be used in conjunction with chase development rights from his- Minor was taken into custody where he and charged with possession of drug para- you were always patient to hear me of education member for a week, a tax appeal being pursued by toric district residents who agree to was processed and released, police said. phernalia and possession of a hypoder- out,” board member Betty Anne especially during budget time.” Shackamaxon Country Club. BRB preserve their properties indefinitely. Sunday, May 6, Robert Henry, 44, of mic needle and syringe at South and Sum- Woerner told Mr. Russo. He said it appears to be a thankless Valuation & Consulting Services will Mayor Mahr said TDR is intended Plainfield was arrested for an outstanding mit Avenues. She later was released with warrant after a motor vehicle stop. Henry a court summons. Mrs. Nelson said Mr. Russo has an job, but that members get gratifica- provide appraisal services for a fee to be a “cutting-edge approach to could not post bail and was transported to Saturday, April 28, Mike Martinez, 21, ability to look at issues from all angles, tion by seeing the work they’ve ac- not to exceed $10,000, while Ferriero historic preservation.” She said, “If it the Union County jail. of Somerset and Andre Doyle, 21, of New and that he brought a “really strong complished. He thanked both Mr. Engineering will provide environ- can work here, we can set a precedent Fanwood Brunswick were arrested and charged with understanding” of the Scotch Plains- Nowlin and Mr. Russo for their ser- mental analysis and engineering stud- for…communities across New Jer- Wednesday, May 2, Jaunita Demory, possession of less than 50 grams of mari- Fanwood community because “he was vice and congratulated the new mem- ies for a fee not to exceed $8,500. sey.” 38, of Newark was arrested on an out- juana following a motor vehicle stop at raised here.” bers who joined the board. At the beginning of the meeting, The mayor acknowledged that the standing Newark warrant after a motor South Avenue, West, and Downer Street. Board member Sasha Slocum said According to the mayor, Mr. Russo, the council passed resolutions con- TDR concept is “uncharted water” vehicle stop on Terrill Road. Both were released on their own recogni- she appreciated Mr. Russo’s guidance, who is an attorney, has worked as the gratulating Justin Berger and Chris- for Fanwood. “We really are creating Friday, May 4, Denise L. Strickland, zance after receiving summonses. but also liked the way he would “cut to Scotch Plains public defender and topher Pflaum on achieving the rank the wheel,” she said. 61, of Sommerville was arrested follow- Saturday, April 28, Alexander ing a motor vehicle stop for and outstand- Wnorowski, 18, of Clark was arrested at the chase and say exactly the way it is currently is the township prosecutor. of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of Mr. Cummings said, “We don’t ing Watchung warrant. Central Avenue and Vernon Street and on the table” and how he feels. Mr. Russo said, “I learned something America. Mayor Marks also issued a have any other communities to look Friday, May 4, Luis A. Franco, 35, of charged with operating a motor vehicle Mr. O’Connor said he liked how Mr. from every person with whom I served.” proclamation declaring today, May at,” noting that TDR programs in other Woodbridge was arrested for an outstand- after consumption of alcohol under age Russo handled the public and gave In regular board business, members 10, as Robert H. Kraus Day in Scotch areas are primarily aimed at agricul- ing Newark warrant after a motor vehicle 21. A male juvenile who was a passenger everyone a chance to “speak their piece.” heard a request from Scotch Plains Plains. (See related story on Page 2.) tural preservation. stop. in the vehicle also was taken into custody. Others spoke of his sense of humor resident John Devall, who wanted to Friday, May 4, a 15-year-old male ju- Wnorowski was released to a responsible and said he is a good storyteller. use high-school facilities for a charity venile was arrested and charged with pos- individual after receiving a summons. Per his statements in previous board event. The administration previously Altercation at WF Gathering session of marijuana and a 14-year-old The juvenile was released to a parent. meetings, Mr. Russo plans to work denied his request to put on a family- male juvenile from Scotch Plains was Monday, April 30, Nathan Rhodes, 44, arrested and charged with disorderly con- of Irvington was arrested at the Essex with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Edu- oriented wrestling show through a Sends Man To Hospital duct at the Fanwood Train Station after a County jail on a criminal warrant issued cation Foundation to raise money for fundraising group in order to raise field investigation. by the Westfield Municipal Court, with money for another event presented by By SUZETTE F. STALKER Westfield police called for mutual aid Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Friday, May 4, sometime between the bail set at $182. Rhodes was committed his own nonprofit group, the Newark to assist with the incident. Fanwood, hours of 7 a.m. and 5:45 p.m., someone on default of bail to the Union County jail. Bait and Fly Casting Club (NBFC). WESTFIELD – Two men were ar- Scotch Plains, Garwood, Mountainside, slashed the tires of three bicycles parked Monday, April 30, Jaquon A. Larkin, He said the NBFC provides a fish- rested after police responded to a Clark and Union County units re- and locked at the Fanwood Train Station. 20, of Piscataway was arrested following ing field trip for children with physi- fight Saturday night at a party at an sponded, according to Sgt. Rodger. Saturday, May 5, Gerald Bishop, 50, of a motor vehicle stop at Springfield Av- cal and mental disabilities each year, apartment building on the 400 block Melton was charged with aggra- Newark was arrested on an outstanding enue and East Broad Street on an out- and wanted to raise funds to offset the of Rahway Avenue in Westfield that vated assault on a police officer, resist- Union County Sheriff’s no-bail warrant standing traffic warrant out of Piscataway. after a motor vehicle stop. He was re- Larkin was released after posting $145 cost of the event. sent one man to the hospital. ing arrest and disorderly conduct. He leased to the Union County Sheriff’s bail. Superintendent of Schools Marga- Sergeant Scott Rodger of the was released on $7,500 bail. A second Department, police said. Monday, April 30, Michael Stemler, ret Hayes said the district sent Mr. Westfield Police Department told The man, Matthew Scaravaglione, 27, of Tuesday, May 8, Bill Vasbas, 47, of 37, of Morristown was arrested and Devall an e-mail detailing its reasons Times Tuesday that Westfield officers Hoboken was charged with disorderly Scotch Plains was arrested on an out- charged with DWI following a motor for the denial. According to Mrs. arrived at the scene after receiving a conduct and failure to disperse, and standing Carlstadt warrant after a motor vehicle stop at Elm and East Broad Streets. Hayes and Mr. DelSordi, district call at 9:54 p.m. regarding an undis- was released with a summons. vehicle stop on South Avenue. He later was released to a responsible policy only allows groups directly closed medical emergency. Captain Clifford Auchter of the individual. affiliated with the schools to use its When they arrived at the scene, the Westfield Police Department also Mad-Hatter Hits 14th Tuesday, May 1, Michael Wewna, 23, facilities, and while they applauded officers found “a large crowd” and spoke to The Times about the inci- of Garwood was arrested and charged Bank Since September with the theft of rolls of quarters totaling Mr. Devall’s charitable efforts, they multiple individuals engaged in a dent, saying it took place “predomi- AREA – New Jersey’s mad-hatter bank $50 from his place of employment in the goleader.com could not allow a third-party fight, as well as one adult male lying nantly outside” the apartment build- robber hit again last Thursday afternoon at 100 block of Elm Street. Wewna was fundraising group access to facilities. on the floor and bleeding inside the ing. He noted the injured Freehold the Commerce Bank on Ridgedale Avenue released on his own recognizance with a building, Sgt. Rodger said. man had been unconscious and was in Cedar Knolls in Morris County. The May 17 court date. According to Sgt. Rodger, two NJ transported to University Hospital in robbery occurred at 12:50 p.m., according Wednesday, May 2, Brian Lederman, Transit officers were already on the Newark. Captain Auchter said the to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. 22, of Westfield was arrested and charged If you’re a safe driver, I can help you premises when Westfield officers ar- victim has since been discharged. Based on surveillance photos taken at with DWI at Central Avenue and Sy- rived, and were attempting to adminis- Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad the bank, the prosecutor’s office con- camore Street. He subsequently was re- save up to 25%. Call me today. ter first aid to the victim, a 25-year-old personnel and paramedics were called firmed that it was the same man who has leased to a responsible individual. robbed a total of 14 banks in Union, Wednesday, May 2, Marquis Relf, 22, Freehold man. He said the man had to the scene to treat those injured, Morris and Essex Counties since Septem- of Plainfield was arrested on the 200 been assaulted by multiple unidentified including Officer Martino. ber 2006. Of the 14 banks, 10 have been block of Cacciola Place on a Plainfield individuals. Sgt. Rodger said he did not Sgt. Rodger said a man who lives at Commerce Banks. The robber has also hit traffic warrant. He was turned over to NELSON C. ESPELAND, know if the NJ Transit officers were the address where the gathering was HSBC, Chase, Washington Mutual and Plainfield police in lieu of $433 bail. there in an official capacity or if they held reported that he was struck in the Hudson City Savings banks. Friday, May 4, Matthew Timko, 18, of LUTCF were guests at the party. back of the head by another male The robber wore his trademark hat, this Union Township was arrested in a mu- (908) 233 6300 During an attempt by police to break during the altercation. The victim was time a powder-blue baseball-style cap nicipal lot behind East Broad Street busi- up the fight, Freddie Melton, 24, of treated at the scene and refused fur- with an orange and blue emblem, authori- nesses and charged with possession of SCOTCH PLAINS Rahway allegedly struck WPD Of- ther medical attention. ties said. He also wore a powder-blue less than 50 grams of marijuana. He was [email protected] windbreaker and dark pants. released on his own recognizance. ficer Joseph Martino twice in the face, Sgt. Rodger said no weapons were As he had in the past, the mad-hatter Saturday, May 5, a resident of the 1200 causing the officer to fall and sustain a involved in the altercation. showed the teller a note demanding block of Rahway Avenue reported that cut to his left arm. Melton also alleg- Captain Auchter said the incident money, but did not show any kind of someone threw a glass bottle through the edly began fighting with other officers remains under police investigation weapon. The teller gave him $2,820. back windshield of her motor vehicle who attempted to arrest him. and that he expects “there will be Discount and insurance subject to availability and qualifications. Discount amount may be lower and applies to most major Authorities said he told the teller only while it was parked in the street in front of coverages.Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Home Office, Bridgewater, NJ ©2006 Allstate Because of the size of the crowd, additional charges filed.” “Hurry up. Hurry up.” her house. Insurance Company. Page 2 Thursday, May 10, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION UCESC Names Fair Haven Rotary Names Robert Kraus Schools Chief Superintendent 2007 Volunteer of Year By JESSICA E. JASKULA students will lease cameras to use on By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Robert Kraus Day in the township. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times photography field trips. The black- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The mayor said a proclamation honor- WESTFIELD — After breaking and-white photographs taken on these SCOTCH PLAINS – Donning vari- ing Mr. Kraus’ successes and “positive for an executive session to discuss trips will ultimately be displayed in ous red garments, more than 240 contributions” would be read at the the appointment and contract of the an exhibit, which will be hosted by guests assembled to honor and show next township council meeting. superintendent position, Union Elizabethtown Gas. their support for Robert Kraus, the Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr also County Educational Services Com- Mr. Hartnett explained that he took Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club read from a proclamation stating that mission (UCESC) Acting Superin- Timothy Williams, a representative Volunteer of the Year, last week. The in Fanwood, May 2, 2007, was tendent Edward Hartnett announced from Elizabethtown Gas, on a tour event, held on May 2 at Pantagis deemed Robert Kraus Day. Wednesday the appointment of Wil- of the Crossroads School. “He was Renaissance Restaurant, recognized “His numerous volunteer activities liam Presutti as the new superinten- so impressed with the children and the many accomplishments of Mr. have helped to improve the quality of dent. with the quality of the instruction Kraus, nicknamed “Rutgers Bob,” a life in Fanwood and neighboring com- Mr. Presutti received a standing taking place that he endorsed taking 40-year resident of Fanwood and loyal munities,” Mayor Mahr said. “His ovation from board members. His the See Program to the commission,” Rutgers fan since 1961. fingerprints seem to be everywhere position will become effective July 1, he said. He was presented with the Carol in Fanwood.” Kimberly Broadwell for The Westfield Leader and The Times with his contract continuing through “This program really gives an op- VOLUNTEER OF YEAR…Robert Kraus was honored last Wednesday as the Ward Memorial Volunteer Award, Addressing the crowd, Ken Grispin, July 30, 2011. portunity for youngsters to excel,” Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club Volunteer of the Year. Pictured, from left to named after the late former president who since 1971 worked alongside “My first challenge will be getting said Clark representative Lorraine right, are: William, Karen, Carol and Robert Kraus, Kathryn Kraus-Bolks and of the Rotary Club, Fanwood coun- Mr. Kraus at their law firm Leib, to know people,” Mr. Presutti told Aklonis, who saw the program in Sean Bolks. cilwoman, 2001 volunteer award re- Kraus, Grispin and Roth, said, “You The Westfield Leader and The Scotch action in the Rahway School District, cipient and friend to Mr. Kraus; Ms. can judge a man by the friends he Plains-Fanwood Times, stating that where she works. “I applaud you for Ward passed away four years ago. makes and by the friends he keeps,” he plans to begin his role as superin- looking towards Elizabethtown for WF Parking Committee Karin Dreixler, executive director noting the large attendance. tendent by building relationships with the funding and I look forward to of the Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA, State Assemblyman Jon Bramnick the people and programs with whom seeing the results,” she said. said Mr. Kraus has served the “Y” (LD-21, Westfield), Scotch Plains he will work closely. In other news, Mr. Hartnett said in Extends Night-Owl Parking “for 38 years and counting.” She noted council members Paulette Coronato, Board members also applauded Mr. his monthly report that graduation By MICHAEL J. POLLACK a 90-day right of first refusal, so that that Mr. Kraus was involved in four Nancy Malool and Kevin Glover, Hartnett for his time spent with the for the commission’s schools and pro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a permit can be transferred to a new successful capital campaigns along Fanwood Councilwoman Donna commission. “My pleasure,” he said. grams has been rescheduled for Thurs- WESTFIELD – During the Public employee. That makes it a lot more with his current post as chairman of Dolce and former Fanwood mayors Mr. Hartnett returned from retirement day, June 21, due to school closings Safety, Transportation and Parking user-friendly for the property owners the organization’s board of trustees. Lou Jung, Marianne Connelly and in an acting capacity due to the illness on April 16 for inclement weather. Committee report given on April 24, and business owners.” Mr. Kraus’s volunteer activities Ted Trumpp attended. Former SP-F of former superintendent William Union County Prosecutor Theodore Mark Ciarrocca, committee chairman Mr. Caruana thanked Mr. Ciarrocca include serving the “Y” since 1969, BOE member Tom Russo and current Petrino. Romankow, Trinitas Hospital’s De- and third-ward councilman, discussed for the work he and his committee did. serving as the chairman of the board member Warren McFall were present, Mr. Presutti comes to the UCESC partment of Behavioral Health and new policies to extend night-owl He said, in terms of employee park- of directors since 1988. He has been along with former council members from the Fair Haven Public Schools, the New Jersey Chapter for the BMW (downtown overnight) parking to back ing, the changes represented a “very a Rotarian since 1988, serving as the from Scotch Plains, Geri Samuel, and where he has been superintendent of Car Club of America, Inc. were hon- to 4:30 p.m. and change the employee- positive improvement for property president in 1991 and 1992, and is Karen Schurtz, Robert McCarthy and schools for the past eight and a half orees at the Union County Educa- parking transfer policy. owners.” also a Rotary-Garbe Foundation Van Dyke Pollitt, from Fanwood. years. He was previously a chief tional Services Foundation’s annual First Ward Councilman Sal He added, “In the past, if a property member for which he has served as Mr. Kraus graduated the Rutgers school administrator for Roosevelt dinner held on April 26. Caruana, a previous committee chair- owner lost a tenant and that property president since 1994. College for Men in 1961, where he Public School in western Monmouth “They were appreciative of the rec- man, said Mr. Ciarrocca “solved the owner didn’t have on-site parking Mr. Kraus has served as a founding earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in County. He also served as principal ognition,” said Mr. Hartnett, “Get- two biggest concerns of property and is trying to fill his space…they’d member of the board of trustees of the Sociology and a minor in Economics. of the Regional Day School in ting the right nominees brings out owners and residential tenants.” have a major handicap (because) they Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee He graduated from Rutgers Law Millburn and is an adjunct professor more people. It was just a wonderful As currently constituted, Mr. had no parking to offer. We’ve opened House Inc. since 2005. He has volun- School in 1964. at Fairleigh Dickinson University in event.” The foundation sold 220 tick- Ciarrocca said, people who utilize a window for the property owner to teered for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains He has been married to Carol Kraus the Department of Learning Disabili- ets; proceeds will go towards pro- the night-owl parking in lot 4 (off stay in touch with those permits.” Scholarship Foundation, the Scotch for almost 46 years and has three ties. grams in the commission’s schools. Elm Street or Mountain Avenue be- He said the three-month timeframe Plains-Fanwood Youth Employment children, William, Karen and Kathryn, He holds a Bachelor of Science The commission approved a mo- hind Baron’s Drug Store) and return in which an owner could use the park- Service, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains and four grandchildren, Nicholas, Degree in Psychology from the Uni- tion to authorize the superintendent home around 4:30 or 5 p.m., have to ing as a “selling tool in order to re-rent Jaycees, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Maria, Julia and Daniel. versity of Scranton in Pennsylvania to submit an application to run a sum- move their cars to the designated that space” was a “reasonable period.” Soccer Association and Little League, Mrs. Kraus said, “[The] Rotary’s and a Master of Science Degree in mer program at Crossroads School night-owl spots at 7 p.m. Now, they “A vacant space is not something Fanwood Planning Board and the celebration last Wednesday night was Special Education from the Central from July 2 until August 1, at the rate will be able to park in that designated that helps the economic welfare of Rutgers Association of Beta Theta Pi. a wonderful tribute. Bob and his en- Connecticut State University. of $3,900 per student. zone at 4:30 p.m. He said the exten- the community,” he said. Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks tire family are deeply touched and In other UCESC board business, Board members from Berkeley sion was made to “improve the user- Ideas for changes resulted from meet- said in honor of Mr. Kraus’ achieve- thank all involved.” Mr. Hartnett announced that Heights, Clark, Cranford, Garwood, friendliness of the parking.” ings held by a parking subcommittee of ments in both the Scotch Plains and Mr. Kraus said, “The evening was Elizabethtown Gas would fund the Hillside, Kenilworth, Rahway, Separately, regarding employee the DWC co-led by DWC Chairman Fanwood communities, May 10, 2007, over the top. It was overwhelming “See Program,” a program that fo- Roselle, Roselle Park, Springfield, parking spots, he said, “the building David Martone and Mr. Caruana. Mr. (Mr. Kraus’s birthday) would be named and truly appreciated.” cuses on teaching children apprecia- Westfield, Winfield Park and Union owners do not have the parking per- Martone told The Westfield Leader and tion for the earth, in the amount of County Vo-Tech attended the meet- mits; the employees do. One of the The Times, “When we make a decision, $15,000 for 20 children. Ten students ing. The commission will hold its ideas that came out of Sal’s (Caruana) it can’t be done overnight. It tends to Peyton's from Westlake School and 10 stu- next meeting on Wednesday, June 6, meeting with the DWC (Downtown have a domino effect. We’re all work- dents from Hillcrest Academy/South following a buffet dinner, at which its Westfield Corp.) was to give the prop- ing towards positive solutions and I’m Peek at the Week will participate. During the program, end of the year report will be read. erty owner, for employees who leave, confident in the process.” In Politics Don’t Forget! 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood See More Letters on Pages 6, 13 Times Since 1959 Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Grandstanding on SP Budget Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Is Reckless and Irresponsible with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association At the council meeting introducing the Plains saw the four other members of the The others are made up. Are you sharp Scotch Plains Municipal Budget in March, township council working in a bipartisan enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey I recall our new councilman, Kevin manner to put forth a budget that is sound tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Glover, calling on the people of Scotch and fair. It is also hard to ignore the If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Plains to be heard on his proposed tax comments from the town’s professionals guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 plan. One month later, at the public hear- who at the public hearing all endorsed the vidual. If you get three – word expert. If ing on the municipal budget, only two adopted budget and condemned the Glover you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at people showed up in support of Mr. plan as a “big mistake.” free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Glover’s proposal. Hopefully, Councilman Glover will All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Those two people were his Democratic understand the silent message sent by the come from the board game Diction campaign manager, Dick Samuel, and general public with their lack of support Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte previous Democratic council candidate of his budget plan. If not, I am quite Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Phil Weiner. There is probably good rea- confident the four other members of the 1. Plerotic – Restoring or producing Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo son for the lack of support for Mr. Glover. council and the township’s professional anew; such as in tissue COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Those citizens with any interest in the staff will continue their fine work, and 2. Springal – An active young man Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly municipal budget process saw through will treat any future antagonistic, agenda- 3. Fustigate – To beat with a stick or EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS the facade of Councilman Glover’s grand- driven, misguided antics by Mr. Glover club Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin standing and realized what he was pro- or those of his biggest cheerleader, Mr. 4. Lentigo – A freckle or freckly condi- moting was reckless and irresponsible Samuel, as no more than what they are, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES tion of the skin SUBSCRIPTION PRICE and was purely done to be political and amusing distractions. One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 not in the best interest of our town or it’s ROUSANT Marc Ginsberg 1. A large fruit bat native to the islands taxpayers. Scotch Plains Additionally, the people of Scotch of the Pacific 2. In heraldry, designating a bird, ris- Warinanco Park Project is Good ing as if preparing to fly WF Councilman Caruana Helps Fund 3. A coarse product from tin dressing 4. An ornamental piece of plaster work Private–Public Partnership Union County Watchdog Group in the center of a ceiling or panel TROLLOP At least week’s Union County Board of Chosen Free- taxpayer dollars will be utilized. Completion is scheduled Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to for elements of a private VIP event for 1. An untidy or dirty woman holders’ meeting, it was announced that Merck and Co. of for year’s end. The City of Linden will see an end to Tina Renna, president of the Union County elected officials and their friends? Were 2. Moving in a hopping or skipping Rahway would soon begin construction on $3 million in flooding along Elizabeth Avenue, while county residents Watchdog Association and copied to this campaign contributors VIP’s too? Per- manner improvements to Warinanco Park in Roselle – one of the will be able enjoy a stroll along the new footbridges with newspaper. haps the VIP guest list should be released 3. In mines, a troughlike drain made of county’s largest parks. The improvements come as part of enhanced views of the streams in the park. ***** as part of the public record. wood a major flood project in Linden, which involves Merck’s The improvements will be in line with the Olmsted style I applaud your efforts to expose waste- As for the newly instituted $8-per-hour 4. A scallop or large mollusk property in Rahway and negotiations with the NJDEP. of the park. The sons of Frederick Olmsted, a noted ful spending and abuse on the part of service fee to obtain what should be freely ACRISY Union County government. accessible public documents, please send 1. Condition in which no right judg- The improvements include footbridges over some of American landscape architect who designed Central Park A few years back, I attended a Southside me an address to mail a $1,000 contribu- the park’s streams, new streambed with plant material and in New York City, created Union County’s parks system. ment can be formed Johnny concert in Echo Lake Park, and tion to your organization to cover these 2. Relating to or affecting external sur- aquatic life. A sanitary sewer line will be relocated and Union County has 33 parks encompassing 6,600 acres. frankly, I was shocked at the self-indul- and future “service” fees, and do not faces parking spaces at the skating center will be reconfigured. Merck has not asked for anything in return. This is a gence on and off stage of some connected hesitate to contact me when and if you 3. Sharpness; eagerness The agreement between the county and Merck is a good win-win project for residents and Merck. We encourage to county government. Are these events need additional funds for this purpose. 4. Disbelief in God example of government-private sector partnership. Zero others to consider similar arrangements. really for taxpayers, or are they opportu- There is one condition: please pass on QUEME nities for some over-aged groupies on the all evidence of obstruction and/or abuse 1. An oak tree public dime to rub wine glasses on stage to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Enough is 2. A pustule or pimple What’s the Difference Between with rock acts? enough. 3. Minced chicken or veal, mixed with Like many others, I love Southside Councilman Sal Caruana eggs and bread crumbs in the shape of a Johnny, but should the public foot the bill Westfield ball 1942 Nazis, 2007 Islamic Radicals? 4. To please From thehistorychannel.co.uk, “In June 1942, eight Office…the men planned to ‘kill as many soldiers as Perhaps it’s time for Non-Partisan German saboteurs were delivered to the east coast of the possible...Some of the would-be attackers have been Thank You to the United States via U-boats, with the intent to attack, destroy living illegally in the United States, while others are legal Elections So Work Can Get Done and terrorize. But they were apprehended almost immedi- immigrants, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.” I cannot recall ever writing a letter to what to say and how to vote. This could Scotch Plains Police ately, and six of the eight were executed [August 8, 1942]. “U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie said the arrest the editor, but I felt I had to write now to not be further from the truth and would be My wife and I would like to thank the The eight men had been born in Germany and each had demonstrates the tenacity of America’s efforts to thwart clarify a couple of issues for the residents evident to anyone who pays attention and Scotch Plains Police Department for their lived in the United States for substantial periods.” terrorists. It should show all of us that the continued of Scotch Plains. The first issue is our is not merely interested in dreaming up assistance during the early morning hours recently passed budget. For those who are some sort of non-existent conspiracy. I of Friday, April 27. My wife was travel- As reported on nj.com Tuesday, “Federal agents last terrorism threat in America is real and that federal law interested in the facts: take pride in the amount of time and effort ing on Hetfield Avenue during torrential night arrested six Islamic radicals who were planning a enforcement is going to continue to work as far as we can $3.4 million is our surplus at the end of I dedicate to my position. I make in- rain, and ran into a flash flood, which had heavily armed attack against soldiers at Fort Dix as part of to catch these folks before they kill innocent Americans.” 2006. $2.4 million is the amount we used formed decisions independently based on covered the road completely. a jihad against America, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Our questions: Now what? What’s the difference? in this year’s budget. $1 million is our what I believe to be in the best interests of An officer arrived very quickly (I met current surplus. $300,000 is the amount our residents. To suggest otherwise is him at the scene) and went into the knee- to be deducted if we reduced the budget insulting. deep water with me to help push the car Former Westfield High School Principal Robert Petix by another 3 points. $700,000 is what our Although I felt compelled to set the out. He then waded across the flood to surplus would be now if our budget in- record straight this time, I have no inten- help another stranded motorist. Even af- crease had been two points instead of five tion of engaging in an on-going dialogue ter both motorists were freed, he stayed Comments on Censorship of Free Speech by Bd. of Ed. points. with those who disagree with me in letters on the scene with road flares and lights to Editor’s Note: This letter was written saying to the councilmen, “You are pub- to the Board of Education on the effect of Frankly, the math is not too difficult, to the editor. I’m sure many would agree prevent others from doing the same. by Robert Petix, who retired last year lic officials, you are supposed to take eliminating department chairmen at but I, nevertheless, verified my figures that the recent conduct displayed by some He was soaked to the bone. I’m sure the after serving 26 years as principal of criticism.” Never mind saying, “Hey, these Westfield High School in favor of the (both before and after the budget vote) is embarrassing and that the bickering police consider actions like this routine, Westfield High School. are just responsible kids who are offering creation of district supervisors, the then with township officials. The bottom line needs to stop. Perhaps it’s time for non- but this was truly above and beyond the ***** their opinions over their town’s public Board President censored me and would is that the majority of the council and our partisan elections in Scotch Plains. Maybe call of duty. After reading Victoria McCabe’s ar- access channel.” Never mind calling the not allow me to finish my written speech. professional staff agree that using any that would keep the bitterness in check ticle in last week’s Westfield Leader, I students involved to ask for an on-air (Heaven forbid, that an employee offers David and Lee Robertson more of the remaining $1 million surplus and allow elected officials to concentrate Scotch Plains feel compelled to express my disgust with rebuttal. Never mind having the courtesy an opinion that questions the wisdom of a would be irresponsible. on what we are put in office to do. the Westfield Board of Education’s aban- to answer their numerous e-mails request- decision made by the Board of Educa- The second issue I want to clarify is the Councilwoman Nancy Malool MS Girls Seek Return donment of one of Westfield High ing an interview. tion!) The full text of my speech was misimpression claiming that I take direc- Scotch Plains School’s most cherished traditions: free- Never mind calling the program advi- subsequently printed in The Westfield tion from the mayor and/or others as to dom of speech. The current “censorship sor or the principal to voice concerns Leader and was received by an intelligent To Windmill Pitching debate” in Westfield is a tragedy for both about the program. The mayor – quietly, community as what it was: a considered Editor’s note: This letter was sent to the high school and the Westfield com- anonymously and surreptitiously – went alternative to the board’s plan. ‘Out of Norm’ Public Employee the Mountainside Recreation Department munity. The frivolous manner in which right to the top of the school system food Dr. Foley, knowing that the board presi- and copied to this newspaper. the 73-year tradition of freedom of the chain to get what he wanted. dent and the mayor objected to the criti- ***** press at Westfield High School was so Mrs. Riegel, the overseer of education cism aired by the Westfield students, re- Compensation is in Your Tax Bill We totally do not agree with taking easily discarded and extinguished is ex- of Westfield’s children, was only too viewed the program in question and pre- At the most recent meeting of the Scotch compensated. The value of any unused windmill pitching out of our league, espe- ceeded only by the arrogance, insouci- anxious to comply with the mayor’s re- dictably found it “unfair of a student to Plains Democratic Club, our Assembly- time that remains at the time of the cially in the middle of the season. ance and hypocrisy of the compliant quest. After all, the mayor and town coun- refer to TV-36 as a propaganda machine.” man Jerry Green spoke about his work in employee’s retirement, in one way or So many girls love softball in elected town officials, school board mem- cilmen are neighbors and friends. And of The superintendent’s finding it unfair to the State Legislature and in his hometown another, is paid to the employee, with all Mountainside. Taking out windmill won’t bers and superintendent of schools. course, more pragmatically, as Dr. Foley refer to channel 36 as a propaganda ma- of Plainfield. Assemblyman Green said of the time being valued at his or her then help anyone at all. How will all these After receiving a telephone call from constantly reminded school administra- chine reminds me of Claude Rains’ line in that high taxes contribute to driving people present pay rate, not the pay rate at the dedicated girls ever make the Deerfield thin-skinned town council members who tors, the district has to stay on the good Casablanca when he discovers that Rick’s out of New Jersey and that the cost of local time the vacation time etc. was earned. At School team or the Governor Livingston did not like some benign criticism of them side of the council so that if the school Place is also a gambling establishment: “I government was a contributing factor. present, in our budget, there is an un- team if they don’t know how to hit a fast aired on Blue Devil News (the broadcast budget does not pass, the reductions made am shocked, shocked! – to find that there He said that the problem can only be funded liability of over $1,300,000 for pitch? No one will ever make a team later version of Hi’s Eye), the mayor did what by the council to the revised budget will is gambling going on in here. Everybody solved if all levels of government — state, this compensated time, which is approxi- in their life if they don’t learn to play the any typical politician would do: he called be minimal. Mrs. Riegel then called Su- out at once!” Rains’ shock is short-lived county and municipal — act to reduce the mately $400,000 more than it was last correct way at a young age. his counterpart on the Board of Educa- perintendent of Schools Dr. Foley and when upon uttering these words, he is cost of the services they provide. His talk year. These amounts eventually show up It is not just a small percentage of girls tion, President Anne Riegel, to ask her to gave him his marching orders: keep those given his usual percentage of the evening’s reminded me of two items relating to em- in our property taxes. who are really into this sport. In the sum- ensure that student journalists would make kids quiet. By the way, as readers of The profits. ployee compensation that had caught my The morning after Assemblyman Green mer, more than 60 girls participate in the were no further criticisms of town offi- Westfield Leader already know, Mrs. Of course Channel 36 is a propaganda eye during the recent budget process as out spoke, I read in the newspaper how Mountainside Softball Association trav- cials on channel 36. Never mind that this Riegel is hardly a defender of free speech. machine for both town politicians and the of conformity with compensation norms Plainfield had successfully gone to court eling league with fast-pitch. All of which is a public access channel. Never mind Last spring, when I presented my opinion school board. Dr. Foley knows it and in the private sector. to assert their council’s authority over a play Rec. ball, so that clearly shows you masterfully uses the broadcast channel to One item out of the ordinary is “lon- high-ranking municipal employee who there are so many more girls interested in In Our Democracy, Criticism of get what he believes is good for the school gevity raises” that, as their name implies, said he was independent of the council’s this sport than you think. district. Every year he spends countless increase significantly the raises munici- enacted policies. How do you expect them to improve if hours preparing to present the budget for pal employee’s get based on their length It’s time for the mayor and his follow- they’re not given the opportunity to play Government is Encouraged, Essential viewers of channel 36. He seeks the ad- of service to the township. The longevity ers on the council to act to reassert their correctly? So far, we have pitched so This is a very sad day in our town: the have been a televised rebuttal by those vice of the district’s public relations of- raise is in addition to an employee’s oth- control over our government for the ben- much less than what the rules state we disclaimer, “We are subject to prior re- who felt wrongly portrayed. This inci- ficer and practices his presentations, me- erwise standard raise. efit of the taxpayers rather than rubber can. It’s only one inning in a game that the view,” must now be added to any publica- dent suspiciously smacks of privilege and ticulously selecting specific facts and pre- The other out of the ordinary item is the stamping expensive policies pushed by girls have had to face a windmill pitcher. tion or cablecast from Westfield High power over the free interaction of ideas. cise language to persuade the public to right to continuously “carry over,” from the manager from which he benefits. What’s the harm of around three batters School. (“Fyffe To Review Student I for one refuse to support a message to vote for the budgets and to support board year to year, unused vacation time and Dick Samuel having to hit against her? Broadcasts, Sparks Censorship Debate,” our young people that their opinions are initiatives. Although legally prohibited other unused time for which absences are Scotch Plains In the rules, it clearly states that the The Westfield Leader, May 3). not valid. Our mission as Americans is to from directly advocating a particular po- girls can pitch three innings in the first This seems to fulfill a frightening trend stimulate the growth of our children’s sition, the superintendent makes certain three games, four innings in the next three toward authoritarianism. In a democracy, minds, not hold a sword of Damocles that only “pro” positions are aired – re- SP Councilman Glover, a Brilliant games, and the whole game after that. It criticism of government is not only en- above them. Students: I say write on and peatedly. The chief school administrator was approximately four games before couraged but is essential for its preserva- fight on. does what he should do: present the Student of Municipal Budgeting? girls even started pitching, and even then tion. Is free speech to be limited by age? Board’s initiatives to the public. Stated it was only one inning. Lisa Quackenbush Most everyone has seen that bumper only being increased by $29 per average We hope you agree with our point of The mature and truly American re- Westfield simply, he uses channel 36 to propagan- sponse to Miss Angus’ editorial would sticker that reads, “Don’t ask me, I didn’t household. After this display of naiveté, view. Thank you. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 vote for him.” This statement usually he proposes that the township danger- refers to an incumbent president who falls ously anticipate revenues far greater than Deerfield School 5th-graders into disfavor with the populace. How- it has ever realized — and reduce the set- Shannon Compton, Jenny Pires, ever, I predict that soon, we will be dis- aside for uncollected taxes, assuming with Payton Murphy - Mountainside playing these same bumper stickers to no facts, that more delinquent taxes will exhibit our dissatisfaction with the ever- be paid this year than ever before. Samuel was Mistaken grandstanding councilman from Scotch Using more of the surplus could have Plains, Kevin Glover. reduced the tax by a few points. However, On SP Budget Vote Mr. Glover, a new member of the coun- doing this would leave the township in a I am writing in response to the letter cil, has the audacity to chastise the mayor, precarious financial position if it encoun- written by Dick Samuel published in your council and other township officials as ters unpredictable violent storms or other May 3, 2007 edition. I would like to though he were a brilliant student of mu- disasters. A healthy surplus also entitles address Mr. Samuel’s confusion concern- nicipal budgeting. This is from a man the township to a better credit rating if it ing my vote in support of the 2007 Scotch who erroneously claimed at a meeting goes out for bonding and earns interest, Plains budget passed on April 24. that the board of education budget was which is additional revenue. I supported the budget for many of the I can’t believe that Mr. Glover can be reasons stated on the record during the all that reckless, so I assume that behind public meeting as well as unstated rea- Thank You to Our this charade is a hidden scenario. It was sons garnered during the budget process easy for him to go against his colleagues consisting of many hours of work. How- Wonderful Neighbors with such a ridiculous proposal knowing ever, Mr. Samuel was of the mistaken On May 2, our daughter was hit by a car that they have the good sense to act re- belief that one of the reasons for my while trying to catch a dog that had run sponsibly and not play Russian roulette support was a belief that the substantial into the street. We want to thank every- with the budget. Mr. Glover did not care increase in the Rahway Valley Sewerage body who stopped and provided assis- if his proposal was rejected. All he wanted Authority assessments to the 2008 budget tance. I am especially grateful to the people is the opportunity to say that he was the was actually to take effect in 2007. That who made phone calls, put away my dogs lone voice for tax reduction, if, heaven statement is incorrect. and collected blankets and towels. We forbid, he runs in a future election. After reading his letter to the newspa- also would like to thank the 911 dis- His plan assumes, of course, that we all per, I rechecked my personal notes, the patcher, police, EMT’s and paramedics. forget how inane the concept was to begin charts presented and used at the meeting We have always said that we live in a with. Thankfully, the residents of Scotch to illustrate the increases for 2008, and wonderful neighborhood. We have re- Plains are more sophisticated and most of the actual transcribed minutes of the pub- ceived so many calls, flowers, gifts and the ones I talk with are already fed up with lic meeting. I was aware of the impor- offers of prayers. We are so grateful for Mr. Glover’s nonsense. The only fear I tance of the increases anticipated in 2008, the outpouring of sympathy and care we have is that Mr. Glover might seriously and the impact on the 2007 budget and the have received. injure his arm by constantly patting him- protective surplus. Our daughter is expected to make a self on the back. Scotch Plains certainly My review confirmed his error, and I complete recovery. Thank you everyone. deserves better. hope this clarifies his confusion. The Rodger Family Gabe Spera Councilman Jeffrey Strauss Westfield Scotch Plains Scotch Plains A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 10, 2007 Page 5

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When Dr. Foley chastised the stu- ence.” Expressing oneself within the funded garages, one in Cranford and the The borough council is seeking reim- Treat Us Like the Journalists dent for affirming the truth about channel school is all right because only teenage other in Princeton, are now burdened bursement for its attorney’s fees from 36 being a propaganda machine, he was kids, high school teachers and a few par- with debt, delays, unanticipated design NHKT. NHKT has only paid the borough trying to justify his compliance with the ents read the newspaper, but let’s keep it changes and lawsuits. $237,600 in land lease payments instead Hi’s Eye Entrusts Us to Be wishes of the mayor and the instructions “in the family.” Apparently, the superin- I’m sure that many people have seen of the expected $739,700. NHKT has Editor’s Note: The following is a copy publication, Foley never raised any ob- of the board of education president. I do tendent does not want responsible, trained the development in Cranford. While the only paid $188,448 in payment in lieu of of a letter to be published as an editorial in jections to how his ideas were interpreted. not think he ever dreamt that censorship students to investigate and report impor- garage is open, the retail and apartments taxes (PILOT) instead of the contracted Hi’s Eye, Westfield High School’s stu- He also failed to clarify to The Leader would become a public issue. tant town issues or comment on elected have not yet been completed. Originally $1,200,000. One half of Princeton’s dent newspaper, tomorrow. exactly what “misinterpretations” he be- Knowing what the mayor and the board government officials on a municipal cable expected to open this past September, $2,000,000 escrow account was spent on “You’re not journalists,” Superinten- lieves occurred. In fact, Hi’s Eye’s tran- of education president wanted, the super- station. They might just hit upon a truth they are quite delayed and their major payments to subcontractors and improve- dent Dr. William Foley told a Hi’s Eye script of the interview with Foley leaves intendent then conducted a meeting with that will rock somebody’s boat. tenant, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, ments to the garage. reporter during a recorded interview about little room for misinterpretations: first-year broadcast journalism advisor Mrs.Riegel’s comments – “student’s has pulled out. Phase Two in Princeton, another mixed- the decision to review WHS Blue Devil Hi’s Eye: So, you’ve asked Mr. Fyffe to Warren Hynes and interim principal Den- are doing a great job” and “I’m hoping The Cranford Chronicle reported on use building to be built on an adjacent News. “You’re not journalists, you’re not review the broadcast show now. What are nis Fyffe. The result (Surprise! Surprise!): Mr. Fyffe won’t feel a need [for prior May 1 that the parking rate structure for parking lot, cannot begin until the above broadcasters, you’re learning.” Dr. Foley the things you expect he will be looking for– “We decided the broadcasts should be review]” – are paternalistic and insult the the entire Township of Cranford was has been settled. While revenue from the continued: “We do have to exercise some Foley: No I haven’t asked him to– reviewed at several different levels.” intelligence of the student reporters. Trans- changed to standardize the rates through- garage has increased, it’s nowhere near discretion. We do have to provide some Hi’s Eye: Oh, you haven’t? I was mis- There is nothing stated or implied in any lation of Mrs. Riegel’s gratuitous com- out town. You may have seen ads from the originally expected return. To that direction.” informed– of Mr. Hynes’ comments that can lead ments: I support your efforts as long as Cranford offering commuter permits, but end, they have raised the rates at the WHS Interim Principal Dennis Fyffe Foley: No, I want the teachers who are one to infer that he agrees with this new you don’t get too involved in serious to date, 30 of the 100 spaces are still garage to $1 per hour for each of the first echoed Dr. Foley’s sentiments in a later involved with it, along with the students censorship. His public statements indi- issues, offer unpopular opinions or of- available. four hours and it jumps to $1.50 per hour interview. “I’m an educator, so I know who are producing, to review it. cate quite the contrary. If he admitted that fend anyone beyond the walls of the The biggest change in Cranford is at for each hour after that (9 a.m. to 9 p.m., there are things that no student can rea- Hi’s Eye: So now it’s just– prior review was warranted, he would school. Mr. Fyffe’s assertion that “once the on-street meters. While the cost is 25 Monday through Saturday). sonably know, in terms of board, [town] Foley: No, I don’t want Mr. Fyffe, now, also be admitting his inability to follow we go through this, I think everyone can cents per half-hour, the same as Westfield, As one of the Princeton borough coun- council relations, for example, I wouldn’t I mean at least not yet; but I want it clear that and enforce the guidelines of journalism relax. I can’t imagine content I’d object the time limit has been reduced to just one cilmen, Roger Martindell said, “Public expect any student in high school to have that is an option, and I want everybody to be he teaches to his students. to.” is disingenuous. Translation: Once hour. If you need to park for a longer time, scrutiny I think is important because of a real good sense of how that works and aware that policy is there. You need to know Mr. Fyffe is another story. Recently this becomes less of a public issue and as you are now forced into a surface lot or the delays. We need to (finalize the agree- what that means.” that, so does Hi’s Eye, that it’s there. hired, he cannot be expected to know or long as you keep the program vanilla, I the garage. ment) in a relatively public way so people These may sound like perfectly rea- Foley’s accusation that Hi’s Eye “mis- appreciate the unique 73-year tradition of won’t object. In Princeton, the May 1 edition of the feel like they’re getting a square deal and sonable comments, but for students who interpreted” his point could have a chilling free speech and free press at Westfield Sometimes, seemingly small issues Princeton Packet reported that four years not being sold down the river.” have spent two years learning how to be effect for Hi’s Eye reporting. Student jour- High School. His indifferent attitude to- help define individual people, institutions, after signing the contracts, Nassau HKT In November 2004, by a more than student reporters and a full year as prac- nalists at WHS pride themselves on cred- ward censorship is to be expected; how- societies. The call for censorship is one (NHKT, the developer Westfield was to three to one vote (10,636 to 3,104), ticing journalists, these words are a re- ibility, accuracy and trust, but a comment ever, since his attitude is common among such issue. For more than 70 years, the use) and the Princeton Borough Council Westfielders voted down the parking ref- minder of the gap between what we learn such as Foley’s undercuts this reputation. administrators in most school districts: Westfield community has told its chil- are back at the table working on the “final erendum. WECARE asks that the mayor in school and the work we will do in “the If subjects of the original Blue Devil News teach students to admire the freedoms dren, through its board of education’s details” of the project. After two years, and council, as well as the Downtown real world” some day. story felt they were wronged or misrepre- granted to them under the constitution, policies and practices that it believes in the Princeton garage still does not have Westfield Corporation, continue the park- The statements reveal the sented in some way, they have every right but make sure that they do not practice the unencumbered exchange of ideas and permanent Certificate of Occupancy be- ing reforms. Some of the projects are: administration’s attitude toward WHS’s to respond by writing to the show or ap- them at school. As in any business, the thoughts in its classrooms and in its school cause the lower level never opened due to 1. Merge Lots 1 and 8 (behind East student journalists and the student body pearing on air. If Foley felt he was “misin- major function of a temporary employee sponsored media. After experiencing a continuous flooding. The plaza outside Broad Street stores between Prospect and in general. Though Foley and Fyffe terpreted” by Hi’s Eye, we would encour- is to fulfill his employers’ expectations, rigorous journalism program, generations the garage is still not complete and the Elm Streets). stress the importance of “learning,” they age him to write a letter to the paper and not to advocate positions that might upset of Westfield High School students have pergola has not yet been installed. 2. Close Lenox Avenue between Cen- fail to recognize that the best way to clarify his position publicly or object to the hierarchy. Mr. Fyffe is certainly liv- been encouraged not only to get the facts Additionally, there have been lawsuits tral and North Avenues and expand Lot 7 promote growth is through empower- any inaccuracy he finds in the reporting. ing up to his employers’ expectations. right, but also to form opinions and voice into that area. ing students, not stifling them with There is no question in our minds that When asked to review (i.e., to censor) the them publicly, particularly through the 3. Install proper signage throughout words or actions. Foley and Fyffe may be in an uncomfort- students’ programs, he courageously met Hi’s Eye. Indeed, the school system regu- Newlyweds Should the town and in the lots. The administration’s view of student able political position based on the report- with student reporters and then stated larly boasts of the Hi’s Eye and all it Let’s not let history repeat itself in journalists was captured in the May 2 ing of Blue Devil News or Hi’s Eye, nor do confidently, “I think they understood my represents to prospective homebuyers and Update Status Westfield. We certainly don’t need a ga- Westfield Leader article “Fyffe to Review we doubt they believe their decisions were concerns and where I am coming from.” others. It is sad, therefore, to witness the AREA – “The IRS advises the soon- rage on South Avenue. Parking in the Student Broadcasts, Sparks Censorship made in the interest of educating students. Ironically, he went on to say, “Our pri- ease with which an offended politician to-be married and the just married to permit spots is free on Saturdays and Debate.” The article read: “Hi’s Eye, However, if they expect these students to mary role here is education, and that’s was able to manipulate the two individu- review their changing tax status,” said Sundays, yet the lot is not filled on those WHS’s weekly non-censored newspaper, take reporting seriously, then we hope that what this is here.” Yes, Mr. Fyffe, a als charged with ensuring the integrity of days. If the people won’t use it when it’s in an April 20 news article said Foley was they will work with us in the tradition that teacher and principal’s role is education. the educational system. The board presi- IRS Spokesperson Gregg Semanick. When, in this age of timidity and politi- dent (and by extension, all the board Newlyweds should change names and free, they certainly won’t pay to park. Let not in favor of prior review, but the super- has been in place for 73 years and treat us all the parking reforms go into effect and intendent told The Westfield Leader that as the journalists we know we are. cal correctness, an administrator embraces members, none of whom publicly ob- addresses as well as update their with- the censorship of students who exercise jected to the new censorship) and the let’s see what the results are. was a ‘misinterpretation.’” Hi’s Eye Staff holding via Form W-4. They should This characterization of the reporting their constitutional right to state their opin- superintendent of schools, the educational consider itemizing deductions, select Jeffrey Messing Westfield High School ions, that administrator is teaching stu- leader responsible for ensuring the integ- WECARE Westfield in Hi’s Eye directly undermines the work the right tax form and filing status. of this story’s reporter, editors and advis- dents that their ideas are welcome only so rity of the educational program by mak- ers as well as the reputation of the paper More Letters on Page 13 long as they conform to those of the major- ing decisions that are always in best inter- as a whole. Upon the Hi’s Eye article’s ity and those in power. Great educators est of students, merely snapped to atten- encourage students to have the courage of tion and did the mayor’s bidding. Further, Susan Brandt their convictions and praise adolescents the superintendent is supposed to defend District 21 Legislators Comment for their willingness to withstand the dis- the good practices of his teachers, i.e., to approval of the most powerful authorities trust Mr. Hynes’ judgment and, most McCrea, Esq. in order to express their beliefs and consid- importantly, to make certain that the teach- On County Public Records Fees ered opinions. Instead, in this case, the ers and administrators of the district do Attorney At Law We believe all levels of government tracts, and public employee salary and interim principal wants to ensure that the everything within their power to encour- should be committed to transparency in overtime information. We encourage the “tone” of the broadcasts is appropriate. I age students to become strong thinkers spending, so that taxpayers can truly un- Watchdog organization to challenge the guess tone means making certain that stu- who are unafraid to voice their ideas and REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS • FAMILY LAW derstand how their tax dollars are being legitimacy of this fee for service practice dents say nothing controversial. I am sure opinions publicly. used. That is why we are very concerned by bringing a complaint before the Gov- that Mr. Fyffe is pleased to have the full During the years I worked with this DIVORCE • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE about recent reports from the Union ernment Records Council. backing of Dr. Foley who agrees with “the superintendent, he often spoke of his County Watchdog Association that the Equally important, we ask that the principal’s decision” to review and ap- legacy. Over the course of the next months, CUSTODY/SUPPORT ISSUES • MEDIATION County of Union might be hampering county work cooperatively with the citi- prove all future broadcasts, since Dr. Foley I am certain that his many positive contri- access to expense vouchers incurred by zens it serves in a spirit of greater ac- is the one who required the interim princi- butions to the school district will be (and county employees by charging a newly countability and accessibility. pal to do so in the first place. should be) cited. Unfortunately, Dr. 24 Prospect Street instituted service fee to provide such Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. When the broadcast journalism cur- Foley’s legacy will also be clouded by his records. Asm. Eric Munoz riculum was written, it was understood complicity in the death of free speech at Westfield, NJ 07090 Under Title 47 (Public Records), im- Asm. Jon Bramnick that the rules of journalism that apply to Westfield High School. mediate access is ordinarily granted to the Hi’s Eye would also apply to broad- An eternal optimist, I believe that un- budgets, bills, vouchers, contracts, in- cast journalism. That assurance includes der new leadership the board of education 908.232.2122 fax: 908.232.4351 cluding collective negotiations agree- no prior administrative approval before will understand the wisdom of rescinding ments and individual employment con- the cablecast. All student journalists at the order to the interim principal to re- Public Invited May 16 Westfield High School are required to be view (censor) future Blue Devil News as accurate as possible and are prohibited programs. I urge the great Westfield High To County Art Exhibit from making statements that are libelous School faculty, whose silence on this UNION – The Union County Board or slanderous. Students in the broadcast issue to date has been surprising and of Chosen Freeholders will recognize program train with their Hi’s Eye col- alarming, to express their feelings to the local artists and present awards at a leagues for the first two years, but opt to community and board of education. I also reception on Wednesday, May 16, for present the news through a different me- urge Westfield High School students and the Sixth Annual Exhibit and Contest dium in their senior year. Their skills are alumni who have benefited from the tra- for County of Union Employees and no less honed than their counterparts who dition of freedom of expression, as well their relatives. The reception and awards produce the Hi’s Eye. The amorphous as parents and citizens in general, to make ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the and unsubstantiated claims by Mrs. Riegel, their feelings known. If people do not use Elizabethtown Gas Company, Liberty Dr. Foley and the interim principal that their franchise to convince the board to Hall Center, 1085 Morris Avenue in there might have been inaccuracies in the change, everyone in Westfield will get a reporting of the controversial broadcast is government and school district that they Union Township. The public is invited. just a red herring: an excuse to justify deserve. Everyone, that is, but future For further information, contact the their decision to censor. Westfield High School students. They Union County Office of Cultural and Dr. Foley is refreshingly candid when deserve better. Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, Eliza- he admits that the difference between beth, NJ 07202. Telephone (908) 558- Robert G. Petix Blue Devil News and the Hi’s Eye is that Scotch Plains 2550 or e-mail: [email protected]. “TV-36 has a completely different audi-

GARMENT CLEANING SPECIAL Bring in your garment for cleaning and receive $15.00 OFF your garment storage. Special effective thru May 31, 2007 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 10, 2007 Page 7 Merck to Pay $3 Million Kean University Acquires For Work at Warinanco Liberty Hall Museum By PAUL J. PEYTON The board also considered resolu- UNION – Kean University an- collection of Kean family letters, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tions for engineering contracts with nounced its acquisition of and part- manuscripts and artifacts. ELIZABETH – Warinanco Park in Matrix New World Engineering, Inc. nership with Liberty Hall and John The goal of the partnership be- Roselle will receive $3 million in of East Hanover for groundwater Kean, the Kean family patriarch, at a tween Kean University and Liberty improvements as part of renovations monitoring and reporting. The first is press conference yesterday at Liberty Hall is to assure New Jersey and the paid for entirely by Rahway-based for the county’s public works yard on Hall Museum, located at 1003 Morris nation that one of the last collections Merck and Company. South Avenue in Scotch Plains at a Avenue in Union Township. of never-before-seen Revolutionary The pharmaceutical company will cost of $28,160. The second is for the The signing ceremonies, with state War correspondence will be preserved fund the improvements as part of Asbrook Golf course maintenance dignataries scheduled, marked the of- for future generations, officials said. New Jersey Department of Environ- yard, also in Scotch Plains, at a cost of ficial announcement of the collabo- The collection of manuscripts at mental Protection (NJDEP) require- $24,500. ration between the university that Liberty Hall includes a never-before- ments to satisfy work on Merck’s The PMK Group of Cranford is set bears the Kean family name, and the seen letter from George Washington, property in Rahway, according to in- to receive a similar contract, of foundation that has long guarded this as well as correspondence from his- formation obtained by The Westfield $29,865, for a groundwater investi- torical figures like Thomas Jefferson Leader and The Scotch Plains- gation at the Meisel Avenue Park in Library Trustees Set and Alexander Hamilton. Fanwood Times. Springfield. The museum has a large collection Work in the park will include the The board will vote tonight on hir- Meeting For May 17 of correspondence from founding- reconfiguration of parking areas near ing Newtech Recycling of SCOTCH PLAINS – The board of era figures like David Ramsey, the the skating center, improvements of Bridgewater for “collection, de- trustees of the Scotch Plains Public first historian of the Revolution, and Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Library will hold a joint meeting with existing streams in Warinanco, in- manufacturing and recycling/disposal THOU SHALT NOT IDLE…This sign in Westfield on Elm and Walnut streets John Randolph of Roanoke, a found- cluding the installation of a new stre- of electronic equipment” at various raises curiosity. According to N.J.A.C. 7:27-14 as interpreted by the NJ Depart- the Fanwood Memorial Library board ing father in Virginia. ambed, the installation of plant mate- recycling events sponsored by the ment of Environmental Protection and sent to local health officers, diesel engines of trustees. It will take place on Thurs- Tours of the site and access to Revo- rial and the construction of new foot- county, according to the agenda. The such as operated by paratransit and community transportation services shall not day, May 17, at 6 p.m. at the Scotch lutionary War manuscripts, artifacts bridges in the park. $60,000 cost of the contract is cov- idle for more than three minutes. There are many complicated exclusions, such as Plains Library, located at 1927 Bartle and materials were scheduled prior to County spokesman Sebastian ered through a state solid-waste grant. involving seniors and the handicapped. However, violators will be fined. Avenue in Scotch Plains. the morning press conference. 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None sold to other retailers or wholesalers. Artwork does not necessarily represent items Camden. on sale. It is for display purposes only. Effective Wed., May 9 thru Tues., June 5, 2007. Page 8 Thursday, May 10, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Historical Society Justin Berger of Troop 33 Announces Annual Dinner Attains Eagle Scout Rank WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- The guest speaker for the evening FANWOOD – Boy Scout Troop 33 outdoor walkway. torical Society’s Annual Dinner will will be Raymond Frey, a history pro- of Fanwood honored its newest Eagle This project had special meaning take place on Wednesday, May 30, fessor and historian at Centenary Scout, Justin Berger, with a special for Justin, as well as the 50 other beginning at 6 p.m. at the Echo Lake College in Hackettstown. His talk Eagle Court of Honor scouts, families and Country Club on Springfield Avenue will be entitled “Life of Harry Truman: April 23 at the Fanwood friends who volunteered in Westfield. Former Westfield Mayor The Buck Stops Here.” Presbyterian Church. 407 hours as a way of Garland “Bud” Boothe and his wife, New board trustees will be installed Ed Klug, representing honoring Carl A. Gaile, will serve as honorary chair- at the membership meeting at 5:30 the National Council of Swenson, Jr., the troop’s persons for this year’s event. p.m. The historical society will wel- Boy Scouts of America, beloved chairman and an “Bud and Gaile are committed lead- come Don Mokrauer, a past president presented Justin with his active board member of ers for the society and the commu- of the society; Clayson W. Foley, retir- award at the event. Also on the church. Mr. Swenson nity,” said Nancy Priest, president of ing superintendent of Westfield Public hand to offer congratula- died March 28, 2006 at the Westfield Historical Society. “We Schools, and Deborah Montick, an tions were Fanwood the age of 54. are so fortunate that they are involved active Westfield resident, to the board. LEMONADE WITH A PRETZEL TWIST…Gillian Carannante, Sean and Kyle Mayor Colleen Mahr and Justin dedicated his and active in so many ways.” Members of the community are in- Hess and Olivia Hendzrak pass a recent lazy weekend at their lemonade stand in Scotch Plains Deputy project to the memory The historical society also will vited to attend the dinner, which will Mountainside. The pals also sold pretzels, Nutri-Grain bars and chips to pass- Mayor Paulette Coronato. of Mr. Swenson, noting, present its annual President’s Award include an update on the historical ersby on bicycles and those out for a stroll in the borough. Eagle Scout is the high- Justin Berger “Just like a pathway, Mr. to George and Jane Gross for their society’s Reeve House project. The cost est rank in Boy Scouting. Swenson had an excel- many contributions to the organiza- is $40 for Westfield Historical Society In addition to his service project, a lent ability to lead, so finishing the tion. Additionally, Lois Wight will re- members and $45 for non-members. Golden Agers Club Features scout must advance through five ranks, pathway would remind everyone to ceive the annual Trustee Award for her Checks may be made payable to the demonstrating increasing skills, lead- follow his example and be the best support of the society and community. Westfield Historical Society and mailed ership and responsibility, while earn- you can be.” to P.O. Box 613, Westfield, N.J. 07091. Theater-Sightseeing Trip ing 21 merit badges. Besides the 12 Justin entered scouting many years ‘Sugar Blues’ Lecture For more information, please call the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch available. A deposit of $75 is due by required badges, Justin pursued per- ago as a Tiger Cub. He has attended the Westfield Historical Society Museum Plains Golden Agers Club has Friday, June 1, with the balance pay- sonal interests through such badges as selective Boy Scouts’ National Youth Is Slated at Library and Archives at (908) 654-1794. planned an overnight trip featuring a able by Wednesday, August 1. Cinematography, Art and Climbing. Leadership Training Program and served FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- visit to the Sight and Sound Millen- The Golden Agers Club provides Justin’s Eagle Scout Leadership Troop 33 as a Patrol Leader, Troop Quar- morial Library will present a pro- nium Theatre in Lancaster, Pa. from senior citizens with a chance to meet Service Project entailed much-needed termaster and Senior Patrol Leader. gram entitled “Sugar Blues?” on Gaffneys Welcome Wednesday to Thursday, October 17 with their peers, share ideas, interact cleanup and repairs to Fanwood A junior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m. This free to 18. They will see a production of and gather information to enhance Presbyterian’s Westminster Hall, con- High School, Justin has had featured lecture is open to the community and Christopher Joseph In the Beginning, a telling of the daily living. The club meets weekly struction and installation of storage roles in the past three productions of the registration is not required. Amy and Christopher Gaffney of biblical account of creation. on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Scotch shelving for the many groups who school’s Rep Theatre and also has per- Mindy Szeto, an integrative health Westfield have announced the birth of Participants will depart by motor Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains. use the hall and the completion of an formed during summers at the presti- counselor and Fanwood resident, will their son, Christopher Joseph Gaffney, coach at 8 a.m. on October 17 from Birthday celebrations, bingo and gious Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts present the program. She will address on Monday, March 12, at 2:16 p.m. at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- social opportunities are all part of Seeds of Sun to Appear Training Center. He is the son of Scott why some people have a constant crav- Robert Wood Johnson University Hos- man Catholic Church, located at 2032 weekly meetings. Members are in- and Maura Berger of Scotch Plains. ing for sweets and how to gain control pital in New Brunswick. Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains, vited to offer suggestions for activi- Tomorrow at Temple Justin extended appreciation to of the situation, as well as other issues The baby’s maternal grandparents and return on October 18. ties, and free luncheons are provided WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El Home Owners Heaven of North that affect health and wellbeing. are Brent N. and Amalia Papi of East The cost for the trip will vary at least one week during each month. of Westfield will welcome Seeds of Plainfield and Parker Greenhouses of The Fanwood Memorial Library is Brunswick. based on accommodations selected. Guest speakers present information Sun, a New York-based instrumental Scotch Plains for their contributions located at North Avenue and Tillotson James D. and Joan Gaffney of For hotel double occupancy, break- on health and other topics. ensemble specializing in World Jazz to his project. For more information Road. For more information about this Harrington Park are his paternal fast and dinner, the show, a guided Membership, theater, musical re- and Israeli music, tomorrow, Friday, about Boy Scout Troop 33, please or other programs offered by the li- grandparents. tour of the Amish country, a visit to vues and other fun activity trips are May 11, at 8:15 p.m. visit bsatroop33.com. brary, please visit fanwoodlibrary.org Christopher’s maternal great-grandpar- the Kitchen Kettle Village and the available to everyone. For trip de- This award-winning ensemble will and click on the events page or call the ents are Anthony and Helen Papi of Edison motor coach ride, the cost is $179. A tails, please call Jean DeTorre at offer a program commemorating Yom Funeral Consumers Set library at (908) 322-6400. and Carmela Petracca of Matawan. single occupancy rate of $229 also is (908) 889-4121 or Mary De Jesso at Yerushalayim, a day honoring the city (908) 654-4512. Club information is of Jerusalem. Cantor Martha Novick Meeting For May 17 Letter Carriers to Hold available by calling Marge Van and the Temple Emanu-El Choir will SCOTCH PLAINS – The Funeral Duyne at (908) 889-4631. perform with Seeds of Sun during this Consumers Alliance of Central New Food Drive Saturday Erev Shabbat service, to be followed by Jersey, Inc. (formerly the Plainfield WESTFIELD – Westfield and a traditional oneg Shabbat (dessert). Area Memorial Society) will hold its Mountainside letter carriers will par- Hamiltons Welcome The temple is located at 756 East annual meeting on Thursday, May ticipate in the 13th Annual National Broad Street. For more information, 17, at 7:30 p.m. Association of Letter Carriers Food Son, Thomas Reed please contact Carolyn Shane, execu- It will take place at the Scotch Drive this Saturday, May 12. Last year, Carrie and Michael Hamilton of New tive director, at (908) 232-6770 or Hills Country Club recreational local residents’ generosity enabled the York City have announced the birth of [email protected] or visit tewnj.org. building, located at 820 Jerusalem letter carriers to collect 25,000 pounds their son, Thomas Reed Hamilton, on Road at the corner of Jerusalem Road of food for the Westfield Food Pantry Sunday, April 8, at 9:53 p.m. at Beth Walk-a-Thon to Benefit and Plainfield Avenue in Scotch at the Holy Trinity Interparochial Israel Hospital in New York. Plains. The building is next to the School in Westfield. Thomas weighed 8 pounds and 10 Arc of Union County putting green. Patrons wishing to donate non-per- ounces and measured 21½ inches in SCOTCH PLAINS – The Step Up A short business meeting and elec- ishable foods are asked to place the length at birth. for The Arc of Union County 2007 tion of officers will be held. After- items by their mailbox, to be collected The baby’s maternal grandparents Walk-a-Thon will take place on Sun- ward, guest speaker Daniel M. by their carriers when the mail is de- are Lois and Scott Benton of day, May 20, at the Union County Pellegrino will discuss “If you or a livered. Food donations also may be Wayzayata, Minn. Vocational-Technical Schools, located family member dies outside of the brought to the lobby of the Westfield Louise and Jeffrey Hamilton of at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. state or country.” Post Office at 153 Central Avenue Westfield are his paternal grand- Registration will start at 10 a.m., Mr. Pellegrino is the funeral direc- between noon and 4 p.m. that day. parents. with the walk beginning at 11 a.m. tor of the Scarpa Funeral Home of Free lunch will be available at noon, North Plainfield. He will tell attend- courtesy of Applebee’s of Watchung. ees how to avoid double billing (be- Fun activities also are planned for ing billed by the origin and destina- children and families. Those interested tion funeral home) and will be avail- in registering or in forming teams are able for questions. Complimentary asked to call Cari Libysen, special refreshments will be served. events coordinator, at (973) 315-0020. 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It will take place camp staff, pick up registration mate- at 11 a.m. following the worship ser- rials and discuss “campership” funds vice during a coffee hour hosted by provided by the church. the church’s Missions Division. Multiple sessions are available for This event will highlight the minis- youth who have completed grades 2 to try of Camp Lebanon, which offers 12. Specialty camps include a four- weeklong, grade-level camps day, three-night “Mini-Camp” for throughout the summer, and opportu- those who have completed first or second grade; Latino Camp, where Memorial Day Parade most of the sessions are in Spanish; Work Camp; Music Camp; Junior High TIMELESS FAITH…Retired Reverend Charles Brackbill highlights the historic On Tap For May 28 Sailing Camp and “It’s A Shore Thing” First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, and efforts to preserve it, for the Westfield Area Old Guard on April 12. He also had an extensive career in broadcasting. MAN ON A MISSION…Rob Goodwin, a member of Westfield’s Redeemer WESTFIELD – Plans are underway – an off-site Jersey Shore camp where Lutheran Church and currently a student at the Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, for the annual Westfield Memorial Day youth and leaders are trained to share Mo., will travel to India next month on a mission trip. He is pictured above with Parade, which is scheduled for Monday, their faith in non-threatening ways. Reverend Charles Brackbill wife Sherrill and daughters Mya, left, and Daniela. May 28, to honor those who made the Activities include swimming in a supreme sacrifice fighting for freedom. new in-ground pool, boating, fishing, Opening ceremonies will take place hiking, archery, arts and crafts, camp- Discusses Historic Church at the Monument to Veterans of World fires and Bible studies. Meals are Rob Goodwin to Participate War I at the North Avenue and East served family style and “The WESTFIELD – Retired Reverend He eventually returned to pastoring Broad Street plaza beginning at 9 Snackery” will provide campers with Charles Brackbill of Mountainside and preaching, serving as interim min- a.m. Parade participants are required a place to buy midday treats, T-shirts spoke to the Westfield Area Old Guard ister at three churches, including Cres- In Mission Trip to India to assemble in the Lord & Taylor or camp souvenirs. at its April 12 meeting on the First cent Avenue Presbyterian in WESTFIELD – During the past dents and pastors will conduct for the (west) parking lot at 8 a.m. The Scotch Plains Baptist Church Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, Plainfield, First Presbyterian of four years, the Redeemer Lutheran India Evangelical Lutheran Church a This year’s parade route after open- is located at the corner of Park Av- where he was interim pastor. Cranford and First Presbyterian of Church and School of Westfield has three-day witness workshop on the ing ceremonies will be straight up enue and Grand Street in Scotch Reverend Brackbill is president of Elizabeth. sponsored two congregation mem- Synod’s Ablaze program. East Broad Street, ending at Fairview Plains. For additional information, the Old First Historic Trust, formed A fellowship organization com- bers who are attending Concordia They will visit some of the IELC Cemetery. All Westfield and please call (908) 322-5487 or e-mail to preserve the 343-year-old build- prised of retired men from the west- Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. congregations in the Bombay, Cochin Mountainside organizations are in- [email protected]. ings and burial ground of the First ern part of Union County, the One of them, Rob Goodwin, is and Trivandrum areas and the Gurukul vited to march in this year’s tribute. Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, Westfield Area Old Guard meets on among three Concordia Seminary stu- Lutheran Theological College and Re- The Westfield Memorial Day Pa- UMDNJ Board Selects credited as the site of the first En- Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon at dents selected to be part of a mission search Institute in Chennai. rade Committee urges organizations glish-speaking congregation in the the Westfield Area “Y,” located at 220 team that will travel next month to The team also plans to trace the or individuals to march in the parade, New Gen’l Counsel state. Clark Street in Westfield. For more India. The trip, lasting June 3 to 20, steps of the Apostle Thomas, who sponsor a wreath to be placed at the NEWARK – The Board of Trustees Fresh out of Princeton Seminary in details, please call Jack McHugh at is being sponsored by Lutheran according to tradition first brought monument or make a financial con- of the University of Medicine and Den- 1948, he came to Elizabeth as pastor (908) 233-1539 or Walt Halpin at Church Missouri Synod World Mis- the Gospel to India in the first century tribution to the committee to help tistry of New Jersey has selected Lester of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian (908) 889-2074. sion, Concordia Seminary and Christ of the Christian era. Anyone inter- offset the costs of running the parade. Aron as new Senior Vice President and Church. In 1955, he embarked on a Memorial Lutheran Church for In- ested in helping to support this mis- The committee also is seeking in- General Counsel. Mr. Aron is a mem- new career after being named direc- dia Ablaze 2007. sion trip is asked to call the Redeemer formation about any Westfield or ber of Sills Cummis Epstein and Gross, tor of broadcasting for the Presbyte- While in India, the team of stu- Lutheran Church at (908) 232-1517. Mountainside residents who have where he is co-chairman of the firm’s rian Synod of New Jersey, the first family currently serving in or who Employment and Labor Practice Group. such position in the denomination. recently returned from the Middle An attorney for more than 25 years, he Subsequently, Reverend Brackbill The Yes Men to Be Screened East. A tribute is being planned. For has extensive experience representing was the head of radio-television pro- more information, please call Stan companies, non-profits and public enti- gramming for the national church and Cuba at (908) 233-2767. ties in employment issues. He has repre- wrote and produced programs for Tomorrow at Local Church sented New Jersey public school dis- other denominations, ecumenical and tricts and university boards on a wide government agencies. He was the first WESTFIELD – The Union County at (908) 233-7344, visit Parkinson Group Posts range of issues. “The hiring of new to use the “spot” format for religious Peace Council will present a free UCPeace.com or e-mail Date For Next Meeting leadership for our legal department marks messages and won awards from the screening of the satirical documen- [email protected]. an important milestone for the univer- broadcast industry for creativity. tary The Yes Men tomorrow, Friday, The Union County Peace Council, WESTFIELD – The Westfield sity,” said Board Chairman Robert Del Additionally, Reverend Brackbill May 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the First the First United Methodist Church of Parkinson Support Group will meet Tufo. “During the past year we have consulted on developing ratings for United Methodist Church at One East Westfield, New Jersey Mobilization on Monday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m. in implemented an aggressive reform films; testified in Congress in support Broad Street in Westfield. for Global Justice and Word Out! are the Parish House Lounge of The Pres- agenda so that our many talented re- of creating PBS; produced a docu- The latest in the Union County Peace sponsoring the event. byterian Church in Westfield, located searchers, faculty and clinicians can con- mentary on the Dead Sea Scrolls in Council’s “Films for Change” series, at 140 Mountain Avenue. tinue their critically important work. By Israel and did research and college/ The Yes Men is described in a council People with Parkinson’s disease working collaboratively with the federal seminary lecturing. He ended his release as “mainly the brainchild of VOTF Plans Program and/or their caregivers are invited to monitor, we have identified a talented broadcasting career as a consultant to two ingenious media pranksters going On Challenged Church attend. Westfield attorney Donald and dedicated legal professional for our the ABC and NBC television net- by the names Mike Bonanno and Andy Vanarelli, who specializes in elder management team to ensure these re- works. Bichlbaum (real names Jacques Servin WESTFIELD – The Catholic lay law, will provide information on pre- forms will continue and flourish.” and Igor Vamos).” group Voice of the Faithful (VOTF) paring for nursing home placement Mr. Aron said, “I look forward to Library Trustees Set The activist duo utilize the con- will host “Where Do We Go From and disabilities planning. Light re- being part of the management team cept of “culture jamming,” popular- Here?” on Thursday, May 17, at 7:30 freshments will be provided. that continues putting the university Meeting For May 17 ized by Kalle Lasn, Adbuster maga- p.m. at the First United Methodist This nondenominational group back on the right track. SCOTCH PLAINS – The board of zine founder and author of the book Church of Westfield, located at One meets regularly on the second Mon- Mr. Aron received his undergradu- trustees of the Scotch Plains Public “Culture Jamming.” The council re- East Broad Street. day of each month, except during July ate degree from Cornell University, Library will hold a joint meeting lease describes it as “a technique of Assistant Professor of History and August. Meetings are free of and a Juris Doctorate from with the Fanwood Memorial Library turning tables, or even a funhouse Christopher Bellitto of Kean Univer- charge. Speaker programs and a lend- Georgetown University Law Center. board of trustees. It will take place mirror, on dominant corporate and sity will address how the Catholic ing library also are available, as well He is a member of the Bar in New on Thursday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at the political advertising and media mes- Church currently faces serious chal- as other information and support for Jersey, New York and the District of Scotch Plains Library, located at sages to attract attention and make a lenges and scandals. He will discuss those coping with Parkinson’s disease. Columbia. He resides in Livingston. 1927 Bartle Avenue in Scotch Plains. political point.” how the church has survived, and For more details, please call Barbara Bonanno and Bichlbaum further even renewed itself, during difficult Ringk at (908) 322-9214 or the church innovated a practice they term “iden- times in its past history. office at (908) 233-0301. tity correction” by posing as corpo- By focusing on six lessons from Premium Brand. rate or official government the history of reform within the Single Parent Families spokespeople at various confer- church, he will put today’s chal- Affordable Price. ences, high-level meetings and me- lenges in perspective and explore Invited to ‘Y’ Event dia platforms. Often, in the process, how both the institutional and grass- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area they succeeded in unleashing a roots church can move forward in a “Y” invites single and divorced moth- firestorm of debate, backlash and constructive and Christian way. A ers and fathers and their children for a criticism from their corporate or question-and-answer period will fol- pizzer dinner and swimming in the organizational targets. Their appear- low. Admission is free, but free-will Rooke Pool on Friday, May 18, from ances at various international meet- donations will be accepted. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at its main facility, ings provide much of the substance To access the church parking lot, located at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. of The Yes Men. turn off East Broad Street onto Pros- After swimming there will be board pect Avenue and take the first left games in the sitting area. Participants All are invited to stay for a post- Shown film discussion and refreshments. onto Ferris Place. The church lot is are asked to bring their bathing suits with optional EasySpool ™ The church parking lot is acces- on the left, opposite the Westfield and a towel. 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Mr. Bliss’s latest book, “Diary sentations on being an illustrator for of a Fly” by Doreen Cronin, will be children’s books. published in the near future. Mr. Bliss’s first book, “A Fine, Fine, Growing up in upstate New York Fine School” by Newbery-award- amidst a family of painters and illus- winning author, Sharon Creech, was trators, he went on to study painting at a New York Times bestseller. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Mr. Bliss went on to illustrate Arts, illustration at The University of “Which Would You Rather Be?” by the Arts, where he earned his Bachelor NEST-BUILDING...Lesley Briggs, PreK 3 teacher at The Wardlaw-Hartridge William Steig, “Countdown To Kin- of Arts degree, and Syracuse Univer- School in Edison, helps Pre k-3 student Tyler Jones of Scotch Plains build a nest dergarten” by Alison McGhee, a win- sity, where he earned his Master of MAESTRO…Author Betsy Maestro and illustrator Giulio Maestro autograph out of a crumpled brown bag, strands of yarn and string, dried leaves and twigs ner of the Minnesota Book Award, Arts degree. during a special art project on April 24. copies of their books for Franklin third graders Kevin Frega and Samantha Zecca and “Diary of a Worm” by Doreen Prior to his cartoons and covers for during “Visiting Author Day.” Cronin,” a New York Times bestseller The New Yorker magazine, he illus- Principal Andreski Offers as well as “Don’t Forget To Come trated dozens of book covers for writ- Back” by Robie H. Harris (featured ers such as Lawrence Block, Dorothy Author–and–Illustrator in the 24th Annual Exhibition of “The Uhnak, Bob Dole and Fiona Buckley. A New Reading Challenge Original Art Show” at the Society of Mr. Bliss lives in South Burlington, Team Visit Franklin School WESTFIELD – McKinley Elemen- McKinley students and faculty, will Illustrators). Vt. tary School Principal Claudia praise the value of reading and focus WESTFIELD — Betsy and Giulio volved in the publishing process, and Andreski once again challenged her on how it should be an important part Maestro, the children’s author-and- noted he too makes many changes students to do what no other students of every student’s daily life. illustrator team that has created books along the way to improve his work. have yet to accomplish. Mrs. Andreski started this whole together since 1974, recently visited Mrs. Maestro said her “words tell Mr. She challenged her students to read reading readiness concept two years Franklin Elementary School in Maestro what to put in the pictures.” 15,840 books, the equivalent of ap- ago. In previous years, she has made Westfield. Prior to the visit, Franklin fourth proximately three miles worth of good on her challenge rewards by For the first of two assemblies for graders, under the direction of Beth books. dying her hair bright blue and follow- third, fourth and fifth-grade groups, Billing, created an oversized welcome In return, the students would be ing up the next year by driving a the married couple spoke about the banner inspired by the Maestros’ rewarded with a three-mile NJ Tran- monster truck on school grounds for writing and illustrating process for works. sit train ride to Kean University. all the students to see. the Visiting Author Days program After each assembly, the Maestros McKinley students went on to read Her philosophy is that these kinds sponsored by the Franklin Parent autographed copies of their books more than 16,192 books. of challenges help excite the children Teacher Organization this year. that students had purchased prior to Having more than met their goal, and make them want to participate in Mrs. Maestro, who penned such the event. students and faculty, on May 16, will the reading challenge program. children’s books as “How Do Apples be treated to a day at Kean University. Grow?” and “The Discovery of the WF’s Sheehan Wins The highlight of the day will be a Americas,” discussed the different Milton Potter Prize “reading rally,” where officials from WF’s Gundrum Makes challenges involved when writing local government offices will be on nonfiction versus fiction books. She WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Emily hand to congratulate the students and Loyola Dean’s List explained that nonfiction involves a Sheehan, a student at Hobart and read to them as well. WESTFIELD – Ryan Gundrum of lot of research and sometimes means William Smith Colleges, won this BLISSFUL…These lucky children from Wilson School were chosen to have lunch traveling to find detailed informa- year’s John Milton Potter Prize. Special guests include Westfield Westfield, a member of the Class of with illustrator Harry Bliss during his visit to the school. From the front, Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, Westfield 2010 at Loyola College in Maryland, clockwise, are: Sarah Morton, third grade; Emily Oster, second grade; Megan tion. The John Milton Potter Prize is Superintendent of Schools William was named to the dean’s list for the Landriau, fifth grade; librarian Diane Smith; Christopher Culhane, first grade; She outlined the many stages that awarded to the member of the sopho- Foley as well as Westfield police of- fall 2006 semester. Mr. Bliss; George Burke, kindergarten; and Claudia Romeo, fourth grade. books go through to get published, more class who, during her first two ficers and fire fighters. In order to qualify for the dean’s citing how often editors and writers years in college, has achieved the Also on the agenda will be a “Kid list at Loyola, a student must have a Alumni Assoc. Continues continuously make changes. Mrs. most distinguished academic record TV” video presentation. This episode GPA of at least 3.5 with a minimum Maestro said a story is never perfect in the Division of the Humanities.The of “Kid TV,” created by and starring of 15 credits. on the first try, and she encouraged award is based on her accomplish- students to view correcting one’s work ments in courses and her future prom- Brick Walk at SPFHS as a positive experience that makes ise as a scholar and a writer. A TTORNEY AT LAW SCOTCH PLAINS – Many gradu- chairwoman, and anyone interested may the piece better. Emily is pursuing a double major ates of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High obtain an order form from her at the Using a large easel, Mr. Maestro in English and Women’s Studies at School (SPFHS) have responded to board-of-education office on Cedar demonstrated how he creates book William Smith College. She was a Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. the ongoing requests of the Scotch Street. The cost is $50 per brick and can illustrations. He also shared some member of the 2005 graduating class Ramsey Berman, P.C. Plains-Fanwood Alumni Association be engraved with up to three lines of 15 storyboards and layout sheets in- of Westfield High School. to purchase a brick to be installed in characters per line (including spaces). the Alumni Walk located on the high The order form also has space to Specializing in: school’s Westfield Road property. indicate whether the brick is being The fundraising undertaking has purchased as a commemorative. If EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES & had the cooperation of the school so, a gift certificate will be sent to the SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS administration, the board of educa- purchaser free of charge. In making REAL ESTATE & LAND USE tion and Erik Hammerdahl and his payment, checks or money orders ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW crew in the building and grounds de- should be made out to the SPFHS partment, who worked to see the Alumni Association Scholarship bricks placed. Fund. 222 RIDGEDALE AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962 The walk has segments in place with WF Student Earns 973.267.9600 FAX: 973.984.1632 inscriptions. Purchasers have placed orders “in memoriam” or as a way of [email protected] www.hrb-nj.com Cert. Of Adv. Study recalling their time attending SPFHS. WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Bar- Barbara Roskin is the brick walk bara Ruvolo earned her Certificate of Advanced Study at The College of Saint Rose. The college awarded undergradu- ate and graduate degrees and Certifi- ANIMALS IN THE MOUNTAIN…Claire Murphy and Holly Dorsett of Holy cates of Advanced Study to 1,052 Trinity Interparochial School Mountainside campus pet a chinchilla with Travis students who completed their require- from Wallaby Tales. The children enjoyed a presentation on mammals and also ments in fall 2006. learned about a skunk, kawady, ferret and a hedgehog.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 10, 2007 Page 11 Woman’s Club Announces Poetry Contest Winners WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club been sent on to be judged by General of Westfield has announced the win- Federation of Women’s Clubs ners of its Youth Poetry and Short (GFWC). The national winners will Story Contest. be announced at the GFWC Interna- The winners are as follows: tional Convention in Philadelphia this Grace Pettit, Woman’s Club of June. Westfield winner for Poetry (Cat- egory One) for her poem “Westfield, Franklin Mother’s Day My Home Town.” Grace is in the third grade at Washington School in Sale Set for Tomorrow Westfield; WESTFIELD – The annual Alessandra LoConte, Woman’s Franklin School Mother’s Day Plant Club of Westfield winner and also sale will be held tomorrow, May 11, third place winner for New Jersey from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the New- COMING TO YOU LIVE…Jackson Frontero researched the southeast region of State Federation of Women’s Clubs ton Place side of the school. the United States. To illustrate the effects of hurricane Andrew, he “broadcasts” A large assortment of flowers a live feed to the students in the fourth grade classroom at Wilson School. third place-poetry (Category Three) for her poem “First Loves.” Ali is in and herbs will be available in flats, ‘MATHEMAGICIAN’…Magician Bradley Fields, pictured with students from the eighth grade at the Orange School planters and hanging baskets. Brunner Elementary School, used magic to teach math skills at a recent perfor- in Cranford. Those attending can shop for their mance of “MatheMagic” at Brunner Elementary School on April 24. The following are winners of both gardens as well as their mothers. the Woman’s Club of Westfield con- The Terrill Road Country Market Magician Teaches Math test and first place winners of the will restock plants throughout the New Jersey State Federation of day. Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC): For those who are unable to make Skills to Brunner Students First place – Poetry (Category Two) the sale or would like to get an early – Jack Lynch for his poem “Derby.” start, they can still support Franklin SCOTCH PLAINS – Rope tricks learned about ancient times and I Jack is in the fifth grade at Franklin School. Terrill Road Country Market and slight-of-hand demonstrations really liked the coin trick.” School in Westfield. has agreed to donate 10 percent of were just a few of the acts performed An acclaimed magician, Mr. Fields First Place – (Category Four) – Liz their in-store proceeds for the month by magician Bradley Fields during is an actor and director. He was also Lynch for her poem “Sixty Four of May to Franklin School. an April 24 performance of once a teacher in the New York City Three-Inch Tubes of Happiness.” Liz This promotion is running now “MatheMagic” at Brunner Elemen- Public Schools. It was there that he is a junior at the Pingry School. through Thursday, May 31. People tary School in Scotch Plains. conceived the idea of “MatheMagic.” First Place – Short Story (Category who would like to help can buy plants “MatheMagic” is a show that uses The show was one of several per- Two) –Meredith Bagger for her short at Terrill Road Country Market and magic to teach math. Specifically formances sponsored this year by the story “The Lucky Hat.” Meredith is a mention Franklin School. Workers designed for school audiences, the Cultural Arts Committee of the fourth grader at Washington School will automatically donate 10 percent show encourages students to practice Brunner Parent Teachers Association. in Westfield. back to the school. Terrill Road Coun- important classroom skills. In February, Brunner hosted Wash- The poems and short story of these try Market is located at 190 Terrill “Mr. Fields’ performance was much ington Productions for two perfor- first place NJSFWC winners have Road in Plainfield. more than just a magic show,” said mances of A Seat for Rosa, a tale of Rosa Parks and the events that led to SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY…Chris Georgevich of Elizabeth, left, and Sahil the beginning of the Civil Rights Zubair of Scotch Plains, explore rocket propulsion in “The Hydro Pump Rocket” movement in America. experiment at the third annual Science & Math Society Science Fair at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison. WF’s Salmond Earns ‘Who’s Who’ Status WH Science and Math Fair WESTFIELD – Erin Salmond of Westfield has been included in the 2007 edition of “Who’s Who Among Features Innovative Ideas Students in American Universities and AREA – On the evening of Thurs- third annual Science Fair at the school. Colleges.” day, April 26, the Science and Math The judges included Howard Free- She is among the 78 students from Society at The Wardlaw-Hartridge man (Dean of Studies, Middle School The University of Scranton’s under- School in Edison, which is led by Science and Upper School Math ALIVE POET SOCIETY...The Woman’s Club of Westfield announced the winners of its Youth Poetery and Short Story graduate colleges who have been se- junior Azim Sonawalla, hosted its teacher), Randy Rogers (1981 Contest. Winners included, from left to right, Grace Pettit, Liz Lynch, Meredith Bagger, Jack Lynch and Alessandra LoConte. lected as national outstanding lead- Wardlaw-Hartridge graduate, Board Jodi Frank, principal of Brunner El- ers. Edison Opera Co. of Trustees President and parent), and Astronomers Will Discuss ementary School. “He combined Present Black Magic Dmitry Misyura (2006 graduate). He world-class entertainment with strong FW Students Make currently studyies at Rutgers Univer- educational content to reinforce im- WESTFIELD – Edison Intermedi- sity, School of Engineering. Moons on May 18 at UCC portant math skills, while giving the W & M Dean’s List ate School students in the “I Know Chemistry teacher and advisor to children lasting memories.” FANWOOD – Fanwood’s What You Did Last Opera” Opera the Science and Math Society Roland CRANFORD — The Amateur As- rangements can be made for groups to For students in kindergarten Carolyn DiProspero, Catherine Company will present their original Marionni applauded the efforts of the tronomers Inc. will conduct its monthly attend by contacting Anthony Espinoza through second grades, the perfor- Madurski and Katherine Van opera production of Black Magic at students, who were primarily ninth membership meeting on Friday, May at [email protected]. mance focused on counting, fractions, Haasteren were named to The Col- 7:30 p.m. tonight, today, May 10, in and 10th graders. 18, at 8 p.m. in the Main Lecture Hall of At 8:30 p.m., programs for the gen- shapes and mathematical professions. lege of William and Mary Dean’s the school’s auditorium at 800 Head of School Andy Webster, who the Nomehegan Building at Union eral public are presented. On June 1, Students in third and fourth grades List for the fall 2006 semester. Rahway Avenue. attended the event, also said, “I was County College, located at 1033 Spring- Alan Witzall will present, “The Ex- explored base and place-value and In order to achieve dean’s list Daytime performances for school very impressed with the research ef- field Avenue in Cranford. Immediately ploration of 4 Vesta, Updated.” On met an Egyptian magician whose status, a full-time degree-seeking students will be held today and to- forts and the degree of polish of the following the 9 p.m. business meeting, June 22, Ray Shapp will present, “The powerful secret was really math. undergraduate student must take at morrow, May 10 and 11. finished projects.” club members will present findings from Dawn Mission to Vesta and Ceres.” If “The magician did lots of cool, least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 The opera program at Edison be- Two finished projects included “Ef- their own astronomical projects. weather permits, there will be celes- funny things,” said Brody Rash, a Quality Point Average during the gan several years ago as a result of a fect of Music on Plant Growth” by Following the members’ presenta- tial viewing throughout the evening. second-grade student at Brunner. “I semester. grant that provided professional in- Zachary Gowen of Scotch Plains and tions, attendees will be invited to the All meetings and lectures have no struction and guidance from the Met- “Best Fuel” by Justin Schwartz of William Miller Sperry Observatory, admission fee and are open to the pub- ropolitan Opera Company to Edison Westfield and Joe Condora of Linden. located nearby on campus, and will lic. Free parking is provided. For more School advisors. Meanwhile, across the room, Sahil have the opportunity to speak with information on AAI and directions visit The opera is a collaborative effort Zubair of Scotch Plains and Chris club members and tour the facility. asterism.org or call (908) 276-STAR. by the students who choose the theme Georgevich of Elizabeth determined Refreshments will be served. If of each original opera. The students how and if pressurized water could be weather permits, a celestial viewing FW Resident Named decide what jobs they prefer and au- used in rocket propulsion through their focusing on Saturn will be conducted To AU Dean’s List AA tan tan lookslooks dition for them. project, “The Hydro Pump Rocket.” using the club’s two large telescopes. The jobs include performing, set In addition to the monthly meet- FANWOOD – Katie Zaleski, a design, public relations, writing, car- Courtney Fox-Sherman ings held on the third Friday of each sophomore in the College of Arts and pentry, electricians, costume design- month from September through May, Sciences at American University, ma- ers, composers, stage managers and Honored by Rutgers more informal meetings are held on joring in biology, was named to the fall good,good, anan historians. WESTFIELD — Courtney Fox- the remaining Fridays at Sperry Ob- 2006 dean’s list. Katie is a Fanwood Students encourage the public to Sherman was honored on March 31 servatory at 7:30 p.m. native. To earn dean’s list placement at attend. For more information on the for being one of 250 outstanding A program for younger audiences is American University, a student must afternoon performance, call for de- freshmen at Rutgers University and held with topics that include the constel- obtain a 3.5 grade-point average or better on their semester courses. education tails at (908) 789-4470. also was named to the dean’s list. lations and phases of the moon. Ar- education L‘ S Puglisi Insurance Agency A Al’s Prime Meats and Deli 1831 East Second Street, Scotch Plains lastslasts longer.longer. 908-322-5150 PRIME MEATS “Home of The Best www.puglisi-insurance.com & Deli Homemade Foods Around” Most Courses Start the Our 67th Year If you want Deli Turkey, at Al’s we carry only the best – Week of May 21st & July 10th “We Service Our Clients.” Boars Head Brand. If you want Beef, look no further! 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Call 908-447-4594 or visit us at boomervid.com REGISTER TODAY! Page 12 Thursday, May 10, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION New Postage Rates Take – Obituaries – Effect Monday, May 14 WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Return Receipt (Electronic), 85 cents Richard Alan Berry, 53, Navy Veteran; postage rates go into effect on Mon- and Money Orders (up to $500), $1.05. day, May 14, including a two-cent Also on May 14, the Breast Cancer Was Special Needs Teacher and Coach increase in the price of a First-Class Research semipostal stamp goes on Richard Alan Berry died on Mon- a brother, James Berry; his mother- Mail stamp to 41 cents. Post Offices sale at the new 55-cent price. Since day, April 30, at his home in Virginia in-law, Mary Ellen Van Hout, and nationwide are now selling the new 1998, the Postal Service has raised Beach, Va. He was 53 years old. several nieces and nephews. 41-cent stamps and also one- and more than $53 million for breast can- Born in Queens, N.Y., Mr. Berry His father, Richard Berry, prede- two-cent stamps for customers who cer research through this stamp sale. grew up in Fanwood and moved to ceased him in 2001. still have a supply of 39-cent stamps. Besides the new domestic rates, Virginia in 1975. A 1972 Scotch A celebration of Richard’s life Customers also can order stamps changes will take effect May 14 for Plains-Fanwood High School gradu- was held on Monday, May 7, in the online at usps.com or by calling 1 customers sending international mail. ate, he received his bachelor’s and Kellam High School auditorium in (800) STAMP-24. The new stamps USPS has simplified its eight main master’s degrees from Old Dominion Virginia Beach. also are available at Automated Postal international products into four: Glo- University in Norfolk, Va. Donations may be made in Centers and ATMs nationwide (be- bal Express Guaranteed, Express Mail Mr. Berry was a teacher of special Richard’s name to the Humane Soci- ginning May 14). International, Priority Mail Interna- needs students at Kellam High ety of the United States, 2100 L Examples of some of the new rates tional and First-Class Mail Interna- School in Virginia Beach. Previously, Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 and fees are: First-Class Letter (1 tional. New packaging will allow mail- he taught at Tallwood High School or to the pet charity of one’s choice. ounce), 41 cents; First-Class Letter ers to use the same Priority Mail and HONORED FOR SPIRIT…Dorothea Hoffman of Westfield receives the Arc of in Virginia Beach, where he also The Hollomon-Brown Funeral (2 ounce), 58 cents; Postcard, 26 cents; Express Mail packaging for shipping Union County’s Humanitarian Award during the organization’s Candlelight Ball coached Junior Varsity football. He Home Bayside Chapel of Virginia Priority Mail (1 pound), $4.60; Prior- both within the United States and to held at L’Affaire in Mountainside on March 31. Pictured, from left to right, are: ity Mail Flat-Rate Box, $8.95; Ex- other countries. For details of the In- Honorary Chairman Kevin Cummings of Investors Savings Bank, Mrs. Hoffman served in the United States Navy Beach handled the arrangements. and Executive Director of Arc Frank Caragher. aboard the USS Independence. May 10, 2007 press Mail (half pound), $16.25; NEW ternational Mail changes, go to: Surviving are his wife, Beth Van Express Mail (1 pound), $19.50 and usps.com/ratecase and select “New Hout Berry; his son, Evan Berry of George M. Wise, Sr., 85 Express Mail (2 pound), $21.40. International Rates, Fees and Country Recycling Event May 19 at Richmond, Va.; his daughter, Tara Fees and Services: Certified Mail, Listing. Berry of Atlanta, Ga.; his mother, George M. Wise, Sr., 85, of $2.65; Delivery Confirmation (Prior- The U.S. Postal Service visits 146 Jean Berry; three sisters, Lynn Berry, Westfield died on Friday, April 13, at ity), 65 cents; Delivery Confirmation million homes and businesses, six days Lucent in New Providence Barbara Pastros and Joanne Sprague; Westfield Center-Genesis ElderCare (First Class Parcels), 75 cents; Return a week. With $73 billion in revenue, it in Westfield. Receipt (Original Signature), $2.15; delivers nearly half the world’s mail. Born in Elizabeth, he had lived NEW PROVIDENCE – The paper can be added. Theresa Wise, 83 there and in Garwood before moving County of Union will sponsor a recy- A complete list of the materials Theresa Wise, 83, of Westfield died to Westfield six years ago. cling event on Saturday, May 19, for that will be accepted on May 19 is on Sunday, April 15, at Robert Wood Mr. Wise had been an auto me- WHS Club to Conduct Union County residents to dispose of available at the Union County Bu- Johnson University Hospital in chanic with Systems Brake and Front household special waste, old auto- reau of Planning and Environmental Rahway. End in Perth Amboy for over 25 years, mobile tires and mercury fever ther- Conservation website at ucnj.org. Born in Connecticut, she had lived retiring in 1983. Garage Sale-Car Wash mometers in an environmentally safe The household special waste col- in Elizabeth and Garwood before A staff sergeant in the United States manner. The collection will take place lection will be held rain or shine. WESTFIELD – The Westfield High the cost of food, so the club conducts from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lucent Tech- Proof of Union County residency will moving to Westfield six years ago. Army during World War II, he served in School Community Service Club will various fundraisers throughout the Mrs. Wise, the former Theresa Europe, Africa and the Middle East and nologies, located at 600 Mountain be required. For more information host its first Garage Sale and Car year, including bake sales, Earth Day Avenue in New Providence. about this program, call the Recy- Borelli, had been an assembly worker participated in the Normandy Invasion. Wash on Saturday, May 12, from 9 T-shirt sales and a Mother’s Day for American Flange in Linden for He was a member of the Garwood All residents of Union County are cling Hotline at (908) 654-9889. a.m. to 3 p.m. flower sale. The June 10 event is the eligible to participate at no cost. Pre- many years, retiring in 1986. Choral String Band. The event will be held at Westfield second Bridges run the club has sup- Surviving are two sons, George Surviving are two sons, George registration is not required for this Senior Citizens to Take High School, located at 550 Dorian ported this year. special Saturday collection. Workers Wise and Dr. Robert Wise, and four Wise and Dr. Robert Wise; a brother, Road in Westfield, with the garage For more information about the June ‘Wedding’ Trip grandsons. Boyd Wise, and four grandsons. will unload vehicles as residents pull sale taking place on the front lawn and Bridges program, please visit up to the site. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch A funeral service will be held on A funeral service will be held on the car wash in the school parking lot. bridgesoutreach.org or call (908) 272- Saturday, May 12, at 3 p.m. at St. Saturday, May 12, at 3 p.m. at St. There is a limit of eight automobile Plains Senior Citizen Advisory Com- The Community Service Club, with 0176. mittee has issued an open invitation Paul’s United Church of Christ in Paul’s United Church of Christ in tires (without rims) per household. 50 student members, operates under No businesses will be allowed to par- for guests to attend a “wedding” to Garwood. Garwood. the teacher sponsorship of Catherine La Leche League Sets Arrangements are by the Dooley Arrangements are by the Dooley ticipate. be held on Wednesday, June 27, at Capuzzi and Warren Hynes. All pro- the Riverview Inn in Matamoras, Pa. Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue in Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue in Union County residents can turn in ceeds from the garage sale and car Meeting For May 17 their old mercury fever thermometers In addition to a luncheon and wed- Cranford. Cranford. wash will go to support the club’s WESTFIELD – The La Leche Memorial donations may be made Memorial donations may be made and receive a new mercury-free digi- ding cake, guests will be treated to Sunday, June 10, Bridges “run.” League of Westfield, a non-profit festivities including singing and to the Center For Hope Hospice or to the Center For Hope Hospice or St. tal thermometer, free of charge. One The club has partnered with the breastfeeding information and sup- new digital thermometer per house- dancing, all in honor of a “special St. Paul’s Church in Garwood. Paul’s Church in Garwood. Bridges Outreach organization to pro- port group, will hold its monthly May 10, 2007 May 10, 2007 hold will be provided (while supplies couple.” The menu will include hors vide and distribute brown bag lunches, meeting on Thursday, May 17, at 10 last) regardless of the number of mer- d’oeuvres, salad, a combination new and gently used clothing, toilet- a.m. The topic will be “Why cury thermometers dropped off. Resi- plate of beef and chicken, plus bread Elizabeth Haslam, Holyoke Graduate; ries and other essential items to shel- Breastfeed Your Baby?” Participants dents should bring thermometers in a and the wedding cake. tered and unsheltered individuals and will learn about the protective and sealed plastic bag to prevent release Participants must register at the Was Active In Virginia Organizations families in Irvington, Newark and nutritional benefits of human milk. in case of accidental breakage. Scotch Plains Recreation Office, lo- Lower Manhattan. New, experienced and expectant “Household special waste” includes cated in Room 113 of the Scotch Elizabeth “Betty” Plumer Haslam both of Vero Beach, Fla., and Eliza- A Bridges event or “run,” in which mothers and their children are invited oil-based paint and varnish, antifreeze, Plains Municipal Building at 430 of Charlottesville, Va. died on Thurs- beth Kreitler of Annapolis, Md.; four the students and Bridges staff trans- to attend to learn more about aerosol cans, pool chemicals, corro- Park Avenue. Township residents day, April 26, at her home. grandsons; a step-grandson and five port the donations to shelters and breastfeeding, have their questions sives, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, may register for this trip beginning Born in Newburyport, Mass. on great-grandchildren. distribute the food and personal items answered and meet other thinners, fire extinguishers, motor oil Tuesday, May 15. Non-residents March 31, 1915, she had formerly A memorial service will be held at themselves to the needy, takes months breastfeeding mothers. For more in- and oil filters, gasoline, batteries, ther- may register starting the following lived in Westfield and graduated cum St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Ivy, of planning and fundraising. formation and the meeting location, mostats, fluorescent bulbs (unbroken), Tuesday, May 22. The fee is $35 for laude in 1936 from Mount Holyoke Va. at a later date. Private interment Each event requires $500 to cover please call Mari at (908) 233-6513. blood pressure devices and mercury residents and $40 for non-residents. College in South Hadley, Mass. She will take place at Fairview Cemetery switches. Only materials in original or The bus will leave from the Scotch moved to Charlottesville in 1968. in Westfield. labeled containers will be accepted. Plains Municipal Building; however, Mrs. Haslam was a member of the Local arrangements are by the Gray UC Baseball League Signups No containers larger than five gallons participants must park in the munici- Farmington Country Club and active Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street will be accepted. pal lots behind nearby stores due to on its Ladies’ Golf Committee. She in Westfield. Latex (water-based) paint and building construction at the munici- also was a lifetime member of the In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- empty cans will not be accepted. They pal building site. For additional infor- Miller Center Cabinet of the Univer- tions may be made to the Miller Cen- Begin May 19 at Warinanco The Summer Youth League is should be disposed of in with the mation on this trip, please call the sity of Virginia and a Portico Member ter of UVA, Ivy Road, Charlottesville, COUNTY – The Union County regular garbage. Leftover latex paint Township of Scotch Plains at (908) of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Va. 22901; the Thomas Jefferson Baseball Association invites boy and divided into three divisions: a teen league for 13-, 14- and 15-year- can be air-dried or, to hasten the dry- 322-6700, extension no. 221, or Laura of Monticello. Foundation, 210 Ridge McIntire girl baseball players, ages eight to 15, ing process, kitty litter and/or news- Swidersky at (908) 889-2084. Her husband of 54 years, George Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22903 or to register for its Summer Youth olds, a major league for 11- and Houghton Haslam, predeceased her. the S.P.C.A., 2075 Woodburn, League baseball teams. The Union 12-year-olds, and a minor league Surviving are three daughters, Charlottesville, Va. 22901. County Department of Parks, Recre- for eight-, nine- and 10-year-old Ashby Longwell and Debbi Peniston, May 10, 2007 ation and Facilities sponsors the an- players. Registered players will re- DEP, Linden Reach Accord nual program. ceive notification about team-as- The Summer Youth League pro- signment day and the first day of On Closing of City Landfill Prayer to St. Jude Professor to Give Talk vides coaches, umpires, shirts and play. There will be no refunds after To Temple Sisterhood baseball caps. Teams play all games team assignment day. LINDEN – Department of Environ- made part of the greenway. The Linden Holy Apostle and Martyr, great in Warinanco Park, Monday through The league will hold an awards mental Protection Commissioner Lisa Landfill, encompassing 55 acres on CRANFORD – On Tuesday, May picnic on August 3 to mark the end of Jackson has announced a settlement Lower Road, began accepting munici- in virtue, rich in miracles, near 15, at 8 p.m., Professor Toby Marx of Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Union County Baseball Association the season. resulting in the closure of the Linden pal waste more than 50 years ago, prior kinsman of Jesus Christ and faith- Union County College will give a ful intercessor of all who invoke staff coach and supervise games. For more information, call (908) Landfill and which sets the stage for to state oversight of landfills as autho- presentation to the Sisterhood of 527-4910 or visit the Union County preservation of surrounding woods and rized by the stare’s Solid Waste Man- your special patronage in time of Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim on Sign-ups for the summer league will be held at the Warinanco Park Baseball Association website at ucba- wetlands along the Rahway River. agement Act. According to the DEP, it need, to you I have recourse from “The Millennium Generation.” the depths of my heart and humbly Boat House in Roselle on four con- nj.org. “Through this settlement, Linden was one of the last of the old municipal She will discuss how this genera- is making a significant investment in landfills to close when it ceased opera- ask you, to whom God has given tion interacts with other generations secutive Saturdays, May 19 to June 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Players also a healthier environment for its resi- tions on January 1, 2000. such great power, to help me in my and their similarities and differences. FEMA Notice Issued present and urgent petition. In re- may register on June 16 at the base- dents while creating a destination that The settlement requires the city to The meeting will be held at Temple For Disaster Assistance will enhance the quality of life in one verify that contaminated soil and pro- turn I promise to make your name Beth El Mekor Chayim, located at ball card show in the Roselle Catholic High School gymnasium from 10 a.m. AREA – In order to apply for of New Jersey’s most densely popu- cessed dredged material that migrated known and cause you to be in- 338 Walnut Avenue in Cranford. voked. Say three Our Fathers, to 5 p.m. federal assistance, homeowners, lated areas,’’ said Ms. Jackson. off the landfill and into surrounding Installation of sisterhood officers renters and businesses must call 1- The Administrative Consent Order wetlands have been cleaned up. It must three Hail Marys and three Glory for 2007-2008 also will take place at The league requires that each player bring a $25 registration fee and a (800) 621-FEMA (3362). They must between Linden and the DEP requires complete all closure activities by June Be’s for nine consecutive days. the meeting and will be conducted by This prayer has never been known birth certificate to the sign-up. Play- apply to be considered for FEMA the city to properly close the landfill 1 and provide long-term post-closure Alice Goldfarb. The Judaica shop will assistance. and enhance 50 acres of surrounding monitoring, according to the DEP. to fail. Publication must be prom- be open for business and refresh- ers must be at least eight years old by Monday, June 25, and cannot be 16 Individuals who are hearing im- forest areas and wetlands that will be ised. St. Jude, Patron Saint of the ments will be served. This meeting is Impossible, pray for us. Amen. before Friday, August 3. paired are asked to call 1(800) 462- the core of a Linden City Greenway. Marine Corps Band open to the public. For more details, 7585 or to visit the website The city also agreed to pay $1 million SKG and JVC please call the synagogue at (908) The league will conduct skill-level evaluations at the time of registra- www.fema.gov. to settle past violations of DEP land- To Perform Concert 276-9231. tion, so all players must bring a glove The State of New Jersey also has fill closure requirements. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch when they register. The evaluation is information posted at The settlement sets aside an addi- Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Pa- not a try-out or a draft; all those who www.ready.nj.gov or a person can tional $2 million to create opportuni- rade Committee has announced that register will participate in play. dial 2-1-1 from their telephone. ties for fishing, hiking trails, boating the Albany Marine Corps Band will and wildlife viewing. perform at a patriotic concert on The administrative consent order Sunday, May 27, at 8 p.m. It will requires: Payment by the city of a $1 take place in the Scotch Plains- million penalty for DEP violations, Fanwood High School auditorium, Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. including improper closure of the located at 641 Westfield Road in landfill and disturbance of wetlands Scotch Plains. caused by installation of a clay con- Stationed in Albany, Ga., this Caring & Courteous Service to the tainment wall; Linden’s commitment award-winning band of 50 Marines of an additional $1 million for travels throughout the United States Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 greenway access projects and estab- and internationally to fulfill its mis- lishment of education and interpre- sion of serving as musical ambassa- tive programs in conjunction with a dors, providing music for military Westfield non-profit environmental group; DEP ceremonies, community celebra- 556 Westfield Avenue commitment of $1 million in match- tions, recruiting programs and offi- 233-0255 ing money for greenway projects that cial events. comes from a separate settlement with Tickets for the concert are free but John L. Dooley Merck and Co. for natural resource required for admission. Tickets are avail- damages associated with contamina- able by calling the Parade Committee Manager tion of ground water in the area. at (908) 322-4388 or visiting the law NJ License # 4100 Ten additional acres of wetlands pre- office of John A. Appezzato at 1926 served as part of this settlement will be Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains.

Cranford Hillside Cemetery 218 North Avenue Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley Scotch Plains Manager 908.756.1729 NJ License # 3703 www.hillsidecemetery.com It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 10, 2007 Page 13 Union County Budget Hearings Now More Letters to the Editor NJ Environment Group Available on the Watchdog Website CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 The Union County Watchdog Asso- have to hide? Who are they connected Applauds DEP for Efforts ciation has posted the 2007 Union County to really? Mountainside Recreation Not Fair budget hearings on their Veotag site. You The proposed spending plan will in- TRENTON – Environment New tal groups – including American Lit- can view them at www.veotag.com. crease the total tax levy by $12.7 mil- Regarding Girls’ Softball Ruling This is the first year that the county lion. If the budget is approved as intro- Jersey applauded New Jersey Depart- toral Society, Environment New Jer- has videotaped their budget hearings. duced, the average resident will pay taxes The recent decision to pull windmill Was the removing of pitching really about ment of Environmental Protection sey, New Jersey Audubon Society, The UCWA wanted to tape the budget of $1,361 to the county this year, an pitching from the Girls Junior Softball fairness, intimidation or safety reasons, (NJDEP) Commissioner Lisa New Jersey Environmental Federa- hearings but the county refused to grant increase of about $70 from last year. Program in the middle of the season was or the personal favor for the complaining Jackson’s announcement this week tion, Pinelands Preservation Alliance, permission. The Star-Ledger reported Overall, the budget is set to rise by 5.7 not only unjustified but also unfair to parent? I ask Frank Masella, was it fair to that the NJDEP seeks to strengthen Save Barnegat Bay and Sierra Club, that after a reporter inquired about not percent. County taxes have risen over 50 many children in the program. the other team when one team rounded the clean water protections to more New Jersey Chapter – petitioned the allowing the watchdog group to tape percent in the past five years. The free- On April 27, after a parent took a fit the bases continuously. Why wouldn’t than 900 miles of the most pristine NJDEP to grant protections to one of the hearings, the county decided to tape holder board has been all-Democrat ruled about pitching, Mountainside Recreation this be considered (intimidating) for the younger children who stood in the field waterways in the state. the rivers slated to receive increased the meetings themselves. The UCWA for a decade now. Director Frank Masella and his assistant More than 250 of waterway mile- protection under the proposal – the then used the Open Public Records Act The proposed $414.3 million budget is Adam Lieb decided to remove windmill and lost interest of the game as it contin- to purchase the meeting tapes ($90 slated for a final vote during the May 24 pitching from the program as of May 1, ued on? age slated for upgrades are in the Toms River. worth) and veotaged them and placed meeting of the freeholder board. At this without ever seeing one of these girls And last but not least, where was Frank Highlands Preservation Area and al- The rivers and streams containing them on the web for free and easy pub- time the public will be allowed no more pitch. When questioned by several par- Masella’s concern about (safety) as these ready slated for upgrades, while the segments that will receive the state’s lic access. than five minutes to address the freehold- ents as to why, they stated that it was fifth graders continued to slam the ball in others are new additions to the state’s highest protection designation in- I view these budget hearing tapings ers publicly on the budget. I hope to see unfair, too intimidating and caused a safety the direction of third and fourth graders? clean water protection efforts. clude: Wallkill River, Sussex County; and consequent free Internet access as a you there. concern for the younger children. How can a recreation director stand there To guard against runoff pollution, Musconetcong River and Pequest victory for open government and ask Keep in mind that this pitching has and see these things with no concern on the state plans to install 300-foot ri- River, Warren County; Stony Brook, Tina Renna been in the league for several years and his face at all — but remove a pitching Union County residents to consider why President parian buffer zones along the banks Mercer County; Pompeston Creek, the county doesn’t make this sort of was included in the rules and regulations style that he has never been to the field to Union County Watchdog Associa- for this season. Not only were they in the witness this year at all? of streams carrying the designation Burlington County; Salem River and information available on their official tion, Inc. taxpayer-funded website. What do they rules this year, they were part of a discus- I feel Frank and Adam owe an apology in which no new large-scale develop- Oldmans Creek, Salem County; Toms sion in a pre-season meeting which my to the children who joined this league ment is permitted. River, Ocean County; Rockaway husband attended and was told that the with the understanding of the rules and Mottola Jaborska of Environment River and Split Rock Reservoir, Mor- pitching would remain in the league. regulations. Maybe this will make my New Jersey highlighted the inclusion ris County; Swimming River Reser- Union County Outlines Plans Removing a rule midway through a child’s tears go away. You’ve stripped of many miles of southern New Jer- voir Tributaries, Monmouth County; season is not only ridiculous but shows her of something she loved with no justi- sey waterways in the proposal, in- Oak Ridge Reservoir and Wanaque the lack of concern in the recreation de- fication at all. cluding sections of the Toms River in Reservoir Tributaries, Passaic For 150th Year Festivities partment concerning fairness for all of the Heather Murphy Ocean County, the Salem River and County; Lamington River, Somerset children in the program. Did Frank or Mountainside Adam ever consider the children that Oldmans Creek in Salem County, County, and Ramapo River, Bergen CRANFORD – The County of Sheriff Ralph Froehlich. Officers from Pompeston Creek in Burlington County. Union will kick off its 150th anniver- the county sheriff and prosecutor’s signed up knowing windmill was part of the league? I guess not. Was Frank or County and the Swimming River The streams in the Highlands Pres- sary celebration with ceremonies, offices and the corrections department SPF Youth Lacrosse Reservoir Tributaries in Monmouth ervation Area already receive some will serve as the color guard. Bill Lee Adam at the game on April 30 when the speakers and exhibits at the Cranford Shawnees played the Navajos in what Seeks Volunteers County. level of protection. campus of Union County College at will sing “The Star Spangled Banner.” turned out to be a close game with wind- A recent Rutgers University report The NJDEP also announced a pro- 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. Speakers will include President of mill pitching? I guess not, because they FANWOOD — The Scotch highlighted the accelerated pace of posed update to the state’s water qual- The Commons at Union County Union County College Thomas would have witnessed that upon comple- Plains-Fanwood Lacrosse Asso- development across the state, espe- ity management planning regulations. College, located at 1033 Springfield Brown, Executive Director of the New tion of the game several parents on the ciation “SPF-LAX” seeks volun- cially in three coastal counties – At- Late last year, Environment New Avenue in Cranford, will be the site of Jersey Historical Commission Marc bleachers stood up and applauded the teers to help create an instruc- lantic, Ocean and Monmouth. Ac- Jersey and other environmental welcoming remarks by Freeholder Mappen and Linda Epps, executive game. This is what it’s all about. tional, competitive lacrosse pro- Finally, on May 2, I was amazed to cording to the report, released by the groups called on the governor to Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski and director and Chief Executive Officer gram for both boys and girls, Grant F. Walton Center for Remote strengthen this rule so that the NJDEP the flag salute led by Union County of the New Jersey Historical Society. finally see Frank Masella at a game. It grades 3 to 8. SPF-LAX is seek- couldn’t have been to watch the pitch- Sensing and Spatial Analysis had the clear authority to reject sewer Mr. Mappen will discuss the politi- ing, because it had already been removed. ing to initiate a lacrosse program (CRSSA), the counties represent a and septic expansions that would de- PMK’s Jim Johnston cal situation in the State of New Jersey It seemed more like support for the starting in the spring of 2008. “hotspot” for new development. stroy the quality of waterways in the during the 1850s. Ms. Epps will focus complaining parent because he didn’t Children of the Scotch Plains- In November, seven environmen- state. Named ASFE President on how the new County of Union was leave his side the whole game. During Fanwood communities are invited CRANFORD – James Johnston, formed in 1857. Admission is free and this one-sided game, I witnessed several to participate. For further infor- chairman of the board of directors of refreshments will be served. fifth graders slam the ball in the direc- mation, please contact “SPF- PMK Group, a consulting and envi- The Commons also will be the site tion of third and fourth graders on the LAX” via e-mail at of the 2007 Union County Teen Arts field, and in one case right past the head [email protected]. DESIGNER FURNITURE AT DISCOUNT PRICES ronmental engineering firm headquar- of one of the children. Then it clicked in. tered in Cranford, has been named Exhibit, presented by the Union the new president of the Silver Spring, County Office of Cultural and Heri- See it all on the web in color . . . Md.-based ASFE/The Best People tage Affairs, as well as an exhibit of on Earth, a not-for-profit association vintage clothing presented by the www.goleader.com of “earth- engineering” firms. Cranford Historical Society. He was inaugurated at ceremo- At noon, the afternoon festival fea-  
  nies, during ASFE’s annual meeting turing music and games will begin in in Hawaii, as the association’s 37th Nomahegan Park, located opposite president and board of directors the entrance to Union County Col- chairman. In addition to chairing lege, which will continue until 6 p.m. PMK’s board, Mr. Johnston serves For more information about the     as the PMK executive vice president 150th Anniversary celebration, please responsible for the firm’s strategic visit ucnj.org or call the Freeholder and client management functions. office at (908) 527-4100. Mr. Johnston joined PMK in 1986, after receiving Bachelor of Science Red Cross to Present  
 and Master of Science degrees from Rutgers University. He has designed CPR/AED Course and managed projects involving as- THE WESTFIELD ARMORY sessment and remediation of con- AREA – The American Red Cross taminated sites, as well as Tri-County Chapter will offer a CPR/ brownfields and landfill redevelop- AED for the Professional Rescuer 500 RAHWAY AVENUE ment. He serves as an expert witness course on Saturday, June 2, from 8:30 and consults with planning and zon- a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the American Red ing boards throughout New Jersey. Cross office at 332 West Front Street WESTFIELD NJ Established in 1969, ASFE de- in Plainfield. Individuals may call velops programs, services and ma- (908) 756-6414, extension no. 10, to terials its member firms use to en- register or for more information. SAT MAY 12th 9am-7pm hance the quality of their business PUBLIC NOTICE practices. TOWN OF WESTFIELD SUN MAY 13th 10am-3pm ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL Take notice that on May 9, 2007 a change will occur in the Town of Westfield, Legal Advertising Fujiyama Mama Restaurant Corp. trading MORE IN BACK SECTION as “Fujiyama Mama” holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #2020-33- 004-011 for premises located at 341 South PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue East, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 resulting in the following persons each TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS acquiring one percent or more of the own- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ership of the license: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the BANGCHAN LEE, 436 Meadowbrook meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450 ment of the Township of Scotch Plains YONG QIU, 26 Aldgate Drive, held on May 3, 2007, the following deci- Manhasset, New York 11030 sions of the Board were memorialized: FAI LEE, 1062 Smithridge Road, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 Approved, a Temporary Operating Per- XIANG LI ZHENG, 110 Bryant Avenue, An Affiliate of RWJ University Hospital Rahway mit for John and Jody Cirincione, 1980 Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Farmingdale Road, Block 12605, Lot 8 to Any information concerning the qualifi- retain their existing home while construct- cations of any of the above stockholders ing a new home at this address. 2120 Lamberts Mill Rd. Scotch Plains (908) 232-6100 should be communicated in writing to Claire Approved, a Variance for Robert Webb, Gray, Municipal Clerk of the Town of Open Mon. thru Fri. 5 am to 11 pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am to 7 pm 16 Pitching Way, Block 11301, Lot 2.11 for Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, a rear-yard setback to permit the installa- Westfield, New Jersey 07090 tion of an in-ground pool. Fujiyama Mama Restaurant Corp. Barbara Horev, Secretary 341 South Avenue East Zoning Board of Adjustment Westfield, New Jersey 07090 1 T - 5/10/07, The Times Fee: $18.36 1 T - 5/10/07, The Leader Fee: $26.01 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on WEDNESDAY, JUNE state of the art strength and cardiovascular equipment… 6, 2007, in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and a pristine three pool aquatic center… place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective a highly educated, friendly, responsive, staff… parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 6TH an extensive group exercise program… day of June 2007. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of specialty health lectures, screenings, programs, & classes… municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE RWJ Rahway s Center, 001 002 Hernandez, Leonardo & th Fitness & Wellnes Figler, M. 193 Terrill Road $ 6,152.40 e most around. 026 051 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 2,915.11 comprehe ess center 056 005 Porchetta, Nicola & nsive fitness and welln Christina 40 South Avenue $ 101.49 EDUCATIONAL LECTURES & PROGRAMS / 064 011 Mehta Family, LLC 36 S. Martine Avenue $ 6,350.86 FEATURES & AMENITIES: STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT: 066 002 Seaboard Associates 265 South Avenue $15,734.65 SPECIALTY PROGRAMS: 089 015 Naborney, Erwin & Ethel 214 Herbert Avenue $ 3,729.53 ♦ 150 Group Fitness ♦ Full Service Day Spa ♦ Treadmills ♦ FreeMotion ♦ Healthy Cooking Classes ♦ Variety of Weight 101 004 Bonadies, Vincent & Classes offered each week ♦ Child Care ♦ Stair Steppers ♦ TechnoGym ♦ Nutritional Counseling Management Courses Constance 115 King Street $ 4,647.20 ♦ Aquatic Center ♦ Beautifully Appointed ♦ Upright/Recumbent Bikes ♦ Kinesis ♦ Registered Dietician ♦ Wellness Health Fairs 103 003 Shelton, Sandra 154 Second Street $ 612.05 Jr. Olympic Pool Locker Rooms ♦ Ellipticals ♦ HammerStrength ♦ Adolescent Programs ♦ Youth Programs 116 055 Slaughter, Keith & Linda 21 Roosevelt Avenue $ 3,442.79 Therapy & Spa Pools ♦ Sauna & Steamroom ♦ Rowers ♦ Keiser ♦ Speakers Bureau ♦ Parent & Me 116 060 Curry, Ronald and ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Watson, Frances 15 Roosevelt Avenue $ 3,994.60 Personalized Programs Aqua Therapy Free Weights LifeFitness AED/CPR Training Swim Instruction 116 073 Davis, Anthony & Nicole 15 Trenton Avenue $ 5,785.85 ♦ Certified Trainers / ♦ Physical/Occupational Therapy ♦ Selectorized Equipment ♦ Precor ♦ Physician Lectures ♦ Lifesaving Training 116 075.01 Terry, Janet P. 4 Saville Row $ 6,737.92 Exercise Physiologists ♦ Cardiac Rehab Phase III ♦ Pilates Reformers ♦ BodyMasters, ♦ Diabetes Education ♦ Nurses ♦ Cooking Classroom ♦ Cybex and much more.. ♦ Health Screenings Colleen M. Huehn ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Collector of Taxes Medical Advisory Board Healthy Café Stretch Stations Stress Management 4 T - 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/07, The Times Fee: $350.88 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 10, 2007 Page 15

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 15-21 THOMAS SAVES 21; YARUSI NETS 4 GOALS, 2 ASSISTS Blue Devil Lax Boys Topple No. 4 Chatham Cougars, 9-8

By DAVID B. CORBIN Polise made 10 saves. did a good job today, and Ben is the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Seventy-five percent of the quarterback of the defense.” Senior goalie Ben Thomas gave a faceoffs against the No. 4 team in the Midfielder Ryan Yarusi scored four performance for the ages, and the state! Those possessions are invalu- goals, two unassisted, and assisted rest of the No. 9-ranked Westfield able. We have one of the best faceoff attacker Tim Werner (two goals) in High School boys lacrosse team rose men in the state, and that is going to what turned out to be the winning to the occasion, offensively and de- give us an advantage,” said Blue Devil goal. Attacker Joey Simone netted a fensively, to topple No. 4 Chatham, Head Coach Gerry Benaquista. goal and had three assists. Harry 9-8, at Gary Kehler Stadium in “Without those guys in front of me, Bernstein (one assist) and Luke Baran Westfield on May 2. CJ Patella, Will Harbaugh, Kevin each scored a goal. Cougar star Pete Facing two of the most dangerous Maus, Eddie Kane, Jack Meagher, Coleman and teammate Bill attackers in the state, the Blue Devils’ Jeff Mysel! Chris Mattes! I can’t even Eisenreich flicked in three goals defense adjusted well to shut out the count the faceoffs he won. It was a apiece, while Ryan Babakian and Paul 9-2 Cougars in the second quarter complete family effort,” expressed Ughetta each added a goal. and limit them to one goal in the Thomas. “Our offense played unreal – fourth, while Thomas made 14 of his “Early in the game, we were get- Ryan Yarusi, Joey Simone, Luke 21 saves in those quarters. The 8-2 ting mismatched,” said Benaquista. Baran, Harry Bernstein – and we Blue Devils scooped 26 ground balls, “But then we settled down. We have a freshman Timmy Werner and senior middie Chris Mattes gave switched up our defense and Ben coming in and throwing in two big David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the offense opportunities by winning stayed consistent through the whole goals,” commented Thomas. PERFECT! PERFECT! PERFECT!…Blue Devil Evan Shapiro, center, was swarmed by his teammates after he pitched a 15 of 20 faceoffs. Cougar goalie Tom thing, controlling all the changes. We CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 “Perfect” game in a 6-0 victory over Summit in the first round of the Union County Tournament in Westfield on May 5. OLSEN, ANTONELLI RIP 3 HITS EACH; SHAPIRO, 2 HITS Shapiro Fires ‘Perfect’ Game, In 6-0 Devil Win Over Summit

By DAVID B. CORBIN As the game progressed into the Evan hit the spots all day. He had all Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times later innings, there was a hint of de- his pitches going the way he wanted Junior Evan Shapiro tossed just 69 meanor change in the entire team. them. It was a pleasure to watch him pitches to complete a seven-inning When did Shapiro sense something pitch.” perfect game in Westfield’s one-hour was up? The first critical play came in the and twenty-five minute, 6-0, victory “When I got into the sixth inning, fifth inning when first baseman Mike over Summit in the first round of the nobody was really talking to me that Cappiello’s foot was drawn off the bag Union County Tournament in much. In the seventh inning, when but he had the wherewithal to put the Westfield on May 5. Shapiro struck everything was kind of falling into tag on the runner before he reached out six Hilltoppers and received fine place,” answered Shapiro just as he base. At the start of the seventh, Shapiro defensive support from his infielders. became the victim of a Gatorade had to scramble to his right to grab a Only three Hilltoppers managed to ambush led by Peter Antonelli and dinker and fire to first for the putout. loft a Shapiro pitch out of the infield company. “I felt like all I had to do But the most critical one came on the and all three were grabbed by was throw strikes and everything will last play of the game when Hennessey centerfielder Sean Ferro. Third work out.” shifted to the right to field a grounder baseman Mike Venezia grabbed four Blue Devil Head Coach Bob but the ball took a tricky hop to the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times grounders and fired to first for the Brewster recalled a few five-inning right. He quickly reached out with his ONE OF THE BEST IN NEW JERSEY…Blue Devil Chris Mattes, No. 11, won 15 of 20 faceoffs in the 9-8 victory over No. putouts. Shapiro grabbed three perfect games against Shabazz but no right hand, grabbed the ball and threw 4 Chatham on May 2. grounders back to the mound and seven-inning games. In 1995, Chris to first in time to seal the perfect game. caught a bunt popup. Shortstop Mike Williams tossed a no-hitter in the first “Hennessey just saved the day with Melillo converted two grounders to round of the UCT, but not perfect. that,” commented Shapiro, whose SPF’S RAGAN, SAPIENZA, DOLIBER, BINER WIN 4X1,600 putouts and second baseman Kevin “In the county tournament, to throw record upped to 4-1. Hennessey did the same. a perfect game is something special. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Raider Boys Defend UC Title 2007 RAIDER Blue Devil SOCCER CAMP Fast Pitch Softball Camp at Scotch Plains - At Union County Track Relays Fanwood High School “The Only Local Camp For girls entering grades 2-9 By DAVID B. CORBIN because we felt that he could make up Ellis and Chris Pageron won the 4x400 Not Held in a Park!” June 25th – June 28th, 2007 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a lot of distance there. He did his job. with a time of 3:22.7, Jason Zelesnik, SESSION I – JULY 9-13 Aroused by a special winning per- Everybody did his job,” said Biner. Kyle Grizzard, Mike Katz and Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm formance in the 4x1,600 meters, the “When I got the baton, I knew it was Rowbotham finished fourth in 3:26.2 SESSION II –JULY 23-27 Where: Westfield High School Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School us and them. Evan is a strong runner, to help clinch the meet for the Raiders, Goal Keeper Training boys track & field team won its sec- definitely one of the best in the county. along with Pennella (13 feet) and Sen- ond straight Union County Relay Ability Grouping Camp Director: Maggie McFadden I knew I couldn’t leave it until the sor placing second in the pole vault at Tactical Camp for Teams championship, totaling 88 points at end. I made the conscious decision to 24’6” followed by Blue Devils Eric For More Information call: 732-873-5399 Novice to Advanced Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May take it at the end of two laps and run Brandman and Mike Porch at 24 feet. Email: [email protected] 5. Westfield finished second with 78 away. I was running for my coach “We ran our fastest time of the Grades 1-11 points and Union Catholic placed (Jeff Koegel, whose grandfather had season. These four points plus the Indoor Facilities sixth with 40 points. recently passed away). He had a rough pole vault points locked the meet for The Raider boys 4x1,600 team of Director Home of the Blue Devil week. This one was for him.” us,” said Koegel. Tom Breznitsky 7 time Mike Ragan, Dan Sapienza, Pat “It meant a lot to me that my boys Raiders Steve Wenson, John Badala SP-FHS NJ State Champion Doliber and Adam Biner and Blue won the 4x1,600 and that they fought and Mike Alleman won the shot put Boys Varsity Coach Boys’ Soccer Team Field Hockey Camp Devils Alex Tarlow, Kevin O’Rourke, back from being that far back to do with a distance of 149’9.5”. Wenson Brendan Berkowitz and Evan Fried- so. The boys knew that winning that had a PR toss of 45’3” and Alleman For More Information, Please Call: For girls entering grades 3-9 man went down to the final stretch race would mean a lot to me. There’s had the best shove of 57’10.5”. Blue Tom Breznitsky (908) 322-6102 before a winner could be decided. a lot to be said for running on emo- Devils Erik Anderson (47’8”), John email: [email protected] July 2, 3, 5 & 6 2007 Tarlow jumped out in front in the tion,” said Raider Head Coach Koegel. DiIorio and Ryan Salmon placed www.spfraidersoccer.com Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm leadoff leg and stayed in front when Kyle Rowbotham, Tom Pennella CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 he handed off the baton to O’Rourke, and Mike Chervenyak led the Raid- Where: Kehler Stadium who opened up a huge lead by the ers to victory in the 400 intermediate time he handed off to Berkowitz. hurdles with a time of 2:52.2. Camp Directors: Maggie McFadden & Nancy Babbitt Midway through the third leg, Doliber Pennella, Matt Flood, James Sensor began closing the gap until he was and Rowbotham placed third in the For More Information call: 908-464-2686 only one stride behind Berkowitz at shuttle hurdles with a time of 1:04.5. 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For WHS Coach Turnbull, Devil of the Week Evan Shapiro It’s a Little Bit of Deja Vu Baseball By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

This is the busy time of the season pecially true whenever the match was Here is a complete list of all the scoreless after the third period! for high school golfers, and that is held at Scotch Hills, the rustic par-33 known no-hitters thrown by WHS: If you don’t think timing is every- especially true for coach John course on Jerusalem Road that was Dudley Green, 1910 vs. Roselle thing, just ask WHS softball coach Turnbull and his WHS team. formerly the Shady Rest Country Eli Britten, 1926 vs. Red Bank Tara Pignoli. Her team played Union The Watchung Conference Cham- Club, the country’s first all-black golf Jim Chambers, 1945 vs. Irvington Tech twice last week. The Farmers won 1-0 Bob List, 1955 vs. Cranford pionships were this past Tuesday (too club. Weekends there in the 1930s Bob List, 1955 vs. Union (UCT) in the regular-season matchup, but the late for deadline). The Union County and ’40s would often include per- Dennis Burke, 1963 vs. Thomas Devils won 2-1 in Saturday’s Union Tournament is today at Echo Lake. formers like Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Jefferson County Tournament. Erin Schilabba Skeeter MacCloskey, 1970 vs. Roselle David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Monday will be the sectional tourna- (Minnie the Moocher) Calloway, singled and scored on Katie Kiefer’s DRILLING A SINGLE TO RIGHT…Blue Devil Justin Olsen, who went 3-for-3 Catholic ment at the prestigious Alpine Coun- Count Basie, Jimmy Lunsford, Chick Tommy Anderson, 1972 vs. Hillside double. Kiefer then scored on Emily and scored twice, sank a one-out single into right in the third inning. try Club up in Demarest, Bergen Webb, Earl Hines and Lionel Hamp- Jim Charlesworth, 1991 vs. Summit Tebbetts’ single in the second inning, County. And Tuesday, May 15, is the ton, among others. John Rassa, 1991 vs. Plainfield and lefty Lindsay Brown made those annual showdown with archrival Turnbull is just the fifth WHS golf Kris Williams, 1995 vs. Union Catholic runs stand up. Scotch Plains-Fanwood, this year at coach in the past 78 years (and one of Greg Friesen, 1998 vs. Shabaaz (5-in- Shapiro Fires ‘Perfect’ Game, ning perfect game) (Pignoli’s club will play Linden Shackamaxon. them, John Lay, only coached the Brandon Doerr, 1999 vs. Shabazz (5 back-to-back this week, Monday in the The WHS-SPF rivalry has an inter- 1958 season). Walt Johnson (1930- innings) regular season and yesterday {too late esting twist this year. 57), Gary Kehler (1959-84) and Joe 5 players, 2004 vs. Shabazz (5 innings) for deadline} in the UCT quarterfinals.) In 6-0 Devil Win Over Summit 5 players, 2005 vs. Shabazz (5 innings) Back in 1976, Turnbull was a se- Soviero (1985-98) preceeded him. 4 players, 2007 vs. Irvington (5 innings) It looks like the track rivalry be- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 nior and No. 1 man on a SP-F team All had success, but Turnbull has Evan Shapiro, 2007 vs. Summit (UCT) tween WHS and SP-F is definitely “He went to a three-one count two double to right. Cappiello (2 runs, that didn’t lose a match during his brought the team to another level, (7-inning perfect game) back. The Raiders had won 10 years batters in-a-row and he got one out on RBI single) reached first on a fielder’s scholastic career, and won that year’s winning three state titles in eight years NAI JINX in a row prior to WHS’s 71-69 victory a changeup and one out on a curveball, choice then stole second. Shapiro’s Tournament of Champions. WHS’s and playing a schedule that includes Can’t you just see coach George last week that ended their archrival’s both ground balls,” said Brewster. “I courtesy runner, Matt Laughlin, No. 1 player in those days was either just about every top team in the state. Kapner’s sigh of relief when Kevin 20-year, 100-plus meet win streak. said to Evan, ‘you got to shake the scored on a passed ball then Antonelli Jeff Campbell, one of those rare guys The list of golf championships won Shallcross won the clinching third SP-F came back last weekend to win hands of your infielders.’ They made (3-for-3, RBI) brought Cappiello who played football and golf, or Nick by WHS is huge: 26 county champi- point in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over the Union County Relays by an 88-78 some great plays all day. Kevin, the home with a single that deflected off Sidorakis. onships, 27 Watchung Conference Moorestown in the final of the New- margin over the Devils, with out- last play of the game, the ball kicks the tip of the pitcher’s glove. (In 1976, as a senior offensive tackle titles, 11 sectional/district crowns to ark Academy Invitational. “Thank standing performances by many ath- back on him. He got it with his bare Olsen drew a leadoff walk in the on a 10-0-1 WHS football team, Jeff go with four state championships. God,” he had to be thinking, “I’ll letes on both teams. hand. Instead of panicking, he took fifth. Joe Vall-Llobera lashed an RBI Campbell had all-state tackle Bret And twice has had three individual never have to read about us not win- Speaking of WHS track, has there his time and made a good clean throw.” double to left and Cappiello hopped Schundler on his right — fittingly — state champions: Bob Wilkinson ning this tournament in the Devil’s ever been a cooler T-shirt than the one The 12-4 Blue Devils totaled 12 his RBI single to right. Antonelli and to his left was guard Rick (1935), Danny Williams (1941) and Den ever again!” they wear, with a picture on the back hits and scored their first three runs in plopped a single over the second Sampson, who would make all-state Dan Brady (1948). After beating Montgomery 4-1 on of coach Jack Martin in winter weather the third inning and the other three in baseman’s head, moving Cappiello the following year.) A MAGIC MOMENT Saturday, WHS beat Millburn for the gear and under the photo is one word: the fifth inning. Justin Olsen, who to third and Mike Mellillo slapped an Fast-forward to 2007, and Turnbull To put junior Evan Shapiro’s pitch- third time this spring 4-1 in Sunday’s JACKED. Are there any XXL shirts went 3-for-3 and scored twice, sank a RBI single to right. Designated hitter has become the most successful coach ing performance Saturday against semifinals before taking on a very available? one-out single into right in the third Dan Melillo tapped a single in the in the amazing history of golf at WHS. Summit in the opening round of the strong Quakers team. But WHS was AROUND THIS DATE and his pinch runner Rick Passananti second inning. And the No. 1 player at SP-F this year Union County Tournament in per- clearly on top of its game, with Ravi May 11, 1949: Frank Piscopo hits a Netravali dominating (6-0, 6-0) at scooted to second on a passed ball. Summit 000 000 0 0 … a young man named Colin spective: WHS has played approxi- school-record three doubles against Shapiro followed with a sharp RBI Westfield 003 030 x 6 Campbell, Jeff’s son. And like his mately 2,000 games since it began second singles, Dean Thompson and Edison Tech of Elizabeth. dad, Colin is a footballin’ golfer. playing baseball over 100 years ago, Akis Evangelidis continuing to look May 12, 1997: Liz McKeon, bat- “We’ve talked about that quite a and there is no record of anyone pitch- like one of the state’s top doubles ting out of the No. 9 slot, hits three bit. It’s really weird,” Turnbull said. ing a seven-inning perfect game. Prior combines (6-4, 6-1), and then home runs and drives in eight runs Lady Blue Devils Rout “When (SP-F) won the Tournament to Shapiro’s 6-0 masterpiece, that is. Shallcross (6-1, 6-3) clinching things against Irvington. of Champions my senior year, we set Shapiro, whose father Gary played with his first tourney win after two May 13, 1947: Ron Roth strikes a record for the lowest score. Two for ex-WHS coach Norm Koury at losses. Even the non-winners in the out 15 in a win over Edison Tech. years ago when (WHS) won the Tour- Cranford, only struck out six. But he final played well, with James Chu May 13, 1949: Dick Hruda shoots Kardinal Track Girls nament of Champions, we actually didn’t need any spectacular defen- losing in three sets at No. 3 singles, a 77 to win medalist honors at the The Westfield High School girls Cat Cognetti (5:40.8) and Megan had the same score (307) as my SP-F sive plays to save him. There were a and freshmen Graeme Stahl and Ja- Union County Golf Tournament. track and field team routed Kearny, Pulliam (5:46.2) swept the 1,600 team, and it’s still the third best score couple hard-hit balls that centerfielder son Snyder going down 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 May 13, 1972: Tommy Anderson 119-21, in Kearny on May 1. The meters. Christa Ricci with a height of ever.” Sean Ferro had no problem with, and at second doubles. pitches a no-hitter against Hillside. Lady Blue Devils swept eight of the 4’10”, Emily Perry at 4’10” and WHS and SP-F have dominated a last-out grounder that took a weird This was the 34th year of the tourna- May 15, 1973: WHS graduate Jeff 13 events that they won and placed 1- Obiajulu at 4’6” swept the high jump. the county for most of the past 40 bounce but was handled by second ment and WHS has competed at just Torborg catches the first of Nolan 2 in the other five. Obiajulu (1:02.5), Garfinkel (1:06.6) years, with Cranford occasionally baseman Kevin Hennessey. about every one of them, losing nine Ryan’s seven career no-hitters. Tessa Schaaf led a sweep in the 400 and Ricci (1:07.6) swept the 400 breaking up their parade. This year There have been 17 no-hitters, in- times in nine previous finals. Several DEVIL OF THE WEEK hurdles with a time of 1:10.2, fol- meters. SP-F, on paper, appears to have the cluding one other “perfecto”: a five- of those losing NAI teams went on to This week’s free sub from Al the lowed by Marlena Sheridan at 1:13.8 Ammermuller at 13.4 and Garfinkel talent and depth to rule the roost. But inning 15 up, 15 down by Greg Friesen win the state All-Groups title, so Owner at Westfield Subs (261 South and Neha Limaye at 1:16.2. Schaaf at 13.6 finished 1-2 in the 100. you never know with Turnbull, whose in 1998 against Shabazz. And lefty Sunday’s win was bigger than big. Avenue East) goes to Evan Shapiro. also led a sweep in the 200 meters Ammermuller at 30’5” and Meredith team has only lost twice this year, on Bob List tossed a pair of them in THIS AND THAT The junior right-hander pitched the with a time of 28.2, followed by Jacqui Kender at 27’4” placed 1-2 in the back-to-back days against unbeaten 1955, including a 10-strikeout gem The state Group 3 lacrosse tourna- first seven-inning perfect game in Snyder at 29.7 and Christina Obiajulu triple jump. Claire Stevens-Haas with Ridgewood. against Union in the UCT ment is shaping up as a survival-of- WHS history on Saturday, beating at 30.2. Sheridan (17.5), Limaye a height of eight feet and Vicky This year, WHS has its first female quarterfinals — a game in which List the-fittest contest, which became ap- Summit 6-0 in the first round of the (19.5) and Jessica Harmer (19.7) Attanasio at 7’6” placed 1-2 in the captain, Caroline Steller (Erin also was 4-for-4 with a grand-slam parent after Randolph’s wild come- Union County Tournament. Mixing swept the 100 hurdles. pole vault. Colleen Psomas at 67’8” Cochran was a co-captain in 2002). homer. from-behind 7-6, triple overtime vic- his pitches well, Shapiro needed Ayn Wisler led a sweep in the 800 and Ariel Burns at 63’8” placed 1-2 in And Dan Liebowitz, Nick Livolsi and Of the 17 no-hitters, nine have come tory over visiting WHS Saturday just 70 pitches to retire 21 batters in with a time of 2:23.1 followed, by the javelin. Bridget Grogan at 13:04.3 Tim Jacob give Turnbull three more during coach Bob Brewster’s 24+ night. Those two teams plus a row. Rose Driscoll at 2:31.4 and Aileen and Kim Legones also at 13:04.3 placed solid veterans. years, though he never caught one at Ridgewood (a 12-8 winner over WHS The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Grogan at 2:32.8. Erica Ammermuller 1-2 in the 3,200 meters. Attanasio at The golf rivalry between WHS and WHS despite handling guys like two weeks ago) should produce some in The Westfield Leader during the at 15’7”, Harmer at 14’5.5” and 70’3” and Burns at 67’6” placed 2-3 in SP-F goes way back, and includes Donny (Big D) Anderson, Frank of the best contests of the post-sea- scholastic season. Contact us with Amanda Garfinkel at 13’11” swept the discus. Burns placed third in the some of the lowest scores in both Tokash, Jimmy Howarth and John son. Amazingly, despite Chris Mattes comments, complaints and story ideas the long jump. Lisa Nehring (5:40.2), shot put with a shove of 24’1”. school’s record books. That was es- Bednarz. winning 14 of 19 faceoffs, WHS went at [email protected]. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN season-ending injury to Co-Captain/ singled and stole a base in the inning. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times shortstop Nicole Colineri, the 12-4 Raider Rachel Parker contributed a Katie Cornacchia whacked a two- Raiders have constantly had to rear- single in the sixth. run homer and Steph Goines doubled range their defense but seemed to In the fifth, Farmer Jodie Hall in the winning run in the bottom of adjust well to the challenges. hopped a single to right and Celeste the seventh inning to give the Scotch “With Nicole out, even with the Schimmer dropped a single over first Plains-Fanwood High School soft- changes, everyone is getting up even then Jess Goncalves tied the game ball team a 5-4 victory over visiting more. We tell the guys we just have to with a two-run double to center. In the 13-3 Union on May 4. The Farmers come out and play our game,” said sixth, Hanna Gross singled and Hall entered the game on a high note after Lusk who added. “We were (men- hit an RBI double then, in the top of nipping Westfield, 1-0, the day be- tally) down because of the two-run the seventh, Marissa Torr looped a fore and the Raiders were nursing lead that they had but we just kept the spinning double to right and later their wounds after a 3-2 loss to morale up, kept the intensity level scored the fourth Union run on a pair Cranford but were hoping for a rapid and it paid off in the end.” of errors. recovery. “We have been handed something “They don’t lose their heads. We David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Trailing 4-2 entering the bottom of different every game. Someone is ei- came out on top first. We didn’t relax DOING HER PART SETTING A WHS RECORD…Kim Legones, W, ran the leadoff leg of the 4x1,600 for the Blue Devil the seventh, Jess Khan sliced a lead- but they (Union) got their runs. They foursome who set a (WHS) record when they finished second with a time of 22:13. The previous WHS record of 22:47 was ther out sick or we have a band trip. set in 1996. off triple to right to give the Raiders a Whatever it is, they just play their got ahead of us. We still didn’t stop. glow of sunlight. After an unassisted game. I feel great about these girls. We knew what we had to do. Seventh ground out, Cornacchia smacked her They always give 110 percent. I’m just inning! They were swinging the bats. RAIDERS SET DMR RECORD, DEVILS 4 WHS RECORDS two-run shot down the right field line happy that it paid off for them,” said They wanted to win. In our minds, we to tie the game then Co-Captain Jillian Raider Head Coach Kelly Covert. had them all the way,” said a grinning Lusk (1-for-3) took a pitch on the arm The Raiders took a 2-0 lead in the Covert. “If we bring the intensity, to earn a free trip to first. Goines, who first inning. Kelly Cianciotta beat out chances are we were going to win. We Raiders Place 3rd, Devils 4th also had an RBI triple in the first, an infield single, Cornnachia moved came off a loss with Union just last drilled her double to right and Lusk her to second with a bunt and Goines week. It was another close game. It’s rounded the bases to score the win- hammered an RBI triple to right. Nikki the mentality of our girls. We were ning run. Mineo (2-for-3) plopped an RBI not going to just give up on it.” At Union County Girls Relays Do to a multitude of occurrences single over the second baseman’s Union 000 021 1 4 throughout the season, including a head. Pitcher Brianne Mahoney also Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 200 000 3 5 By DAVID B. CORBIN School (WHS) record when they fin- WHS record 16 feet. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ished second behind Summit in the Raiders Carlaya Jones, Lauryn Raiders Cassy Valdes, Danielle 4x1,600 meters with a time of 22:13. Adams and Erin Rossi took top hon- Vena, Kim Appezzato and Brittney The previous WHS record of 22:47 ors in the shot put with a distance of Veeck set a meet record in the dis- was set in 1996. 104’3.25”. The same trio took top tance medley relay and the Scotch “Lisa took 19 seconds off her PR honors in the discus with a distance of Plains-Fanwood High School girls, today,” said Blue Devil distance coach 316’7”. Jones had a PR toss of 129’9” minus a few competitors, placed third Jen Buccino. “They were excited when in the discus in the Union County Relays with a we came into this thinking we were “The girls are always overshad- total of 53 at Hub Stine Field in going for the record. They were trying owed by the boys but they are putting Plainfield on May 5. Cranford won to go for the win too. We figured, if we it together. They are doing their own with 77 points, Summit was second at got one we might get the other.” thing. Adams is staying consistent 69 and Westfield tied for fourth with Placing second behind Summit, over 100 (feet in discus) and over 35 Union at 50. Union Catholic (Vi- Blue Devils Cat Cognetti, Driscoll, feet (shot). They feed off each other, kings) took sixth at 43. Aileen Grogan and Nehring set a WHS the boys and the girls,” commented Valdes ran a personal best (PB) record 9:51.3 in the 4x800. Raiders Raider field coach Ken Hernandez. 3:49.3 leadoff 1,200 leg. Vena ran her Valdes, Cathy Harley, Appezzato and Blue Devils Schaaf, Erica 400 leg in 63.3 followed by Appezzato Veeck finished third at 9:51.4. The Ammermuller, Wisler and Obiajulu (800) at 2:25.4 and Veeck (1,600) at Vikings took sixth at 10:07.5. Vi- crossed third at 4:07.1 in the 4x400 5:14.1 for a total time of 12:31.9 to kings Kaity Eppinger, Tiara Brown that was won by the Vikings at 4:04.4. top the previous record of 12:38.6 set and Danielle Hoff won the high jump Raiders Amanda Bobyack, Tina by Governor Livingston in 2003. Blue with a height of 14’8” followed by Olsson and Whitney Adams took sec- Devils Rose Driscoll (3:55.77), Lisa Blue Devils Christa Ricci (5 feet – ond in the long jump with a distance Nehring (1:04.5), Christina Obiajulu PR), Emily Perry and Obiajulu at a of 45’8.75”. Whitney Adams and Kim (2:28.81) and Kim Legones (5:27.9 – WHS record 14’6”. The Raiders took Shelus took fifth in the triple jump PB) crossed third at 12:57. fifth at 13’4”. with a distance of 63’5.75”. “This has been our strongest relay Vikings Alisa Harris, Genesis Blue Devils Ammermuller, Amanda on the track all year. We knew Sum- Fulmer and Kate Ryan crossed first in Garfinkel, Cognetti and Wisler placed mit would be tough but we were ready the 400 hurdles with a time of 3:24.2 fourth in the sprint medley with a time to go. The key was Cassy running a and Blue Devils Tessa Schaaf, of 4:24.7 followed by the Raiders at huge PR,” said Raider Head Coach Marlena Sheridan and Neha Limaye 4:27.8. The Vikings took third in the Jeff Koegel. placed fourth with a WHS record 4x200 at 1:45.5, fourth in the shuttle David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Legones (5:31 – PR), Nehring (5:21 time of 3:35.7. Claire Stevens-Haas hurdles at 1:07.9 and fifth in the 4x100 DANGEROUS WITH THE METAL STICK…Raider Nikki Mineo, who went 2-for-3, smacked an RBI single past the – PR), Aileen Grogan (5:49) and Ayn (8’6” – PR) and Vicky Attanasio at 50.0. The Raiders took sixth in the second baseman in the first inning against Union. The Raiders won, 5-4. Wisler (5:30) set a Westfield High placed third in the pole vault with a 4x200 at 1:48.3.

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By FRED LECOMTE Adam Bergman and Kevin Wheaton with a run in the second. Justin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times each knocked in a run. M.J. Dugan, Quaglia worked a walk, swiped sec- Jimmy Thornton went 5-for-5, Brooks Miller and Tom Corrado each ond and scored when Fullowan con- scored four runs and had two RBI and contributed a hit for the 10-4 High- nected on a high curve ball for a Steven D’Angelo ripped a two-run landers. double. The Vikings immediately homer to lead the Union Catholic “Any time you play 25-30 games, answered with three runs. Matt High School baseball team to a six- you are going to have a couple where Canales singled and scored on Ciano’s inning, 14-4 regular-season victory the team sleepwalks through the first single to right. Thornton rapped an over visiting Governor Livingston on couple of innings and gives the oppo- RBI double and Mike Canales jumped May 4. nent four, five outs an inning and that on a fastball for a two-run double to Viking sophomore pitcher Matt really hurt us here today,” said High- make the score, 4-1. Canales (3-1) tossed five strong in- lander Head Coach Chris Roof. “We GL scored two runs in the third. nings, yielding five hits, fanning nine batters and walking eight, and helped his cause with two hits. Joe Fortunato relieved the sixth and was credited with the save. Thornton slapped a pair of singles and three doubles and D’Angelo fin- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ished 2-for-4. Mike Canales powered A RACE FOR RAIDER COACH KOEGEL…Raider Adam Biner, right, and Blue Devil Evan Friedman, W, lap a Union two doubles and scored five runs and runner during the first lap of the last leg of the 4x1,600. Biner pulled ahead to give the Raiders an emotional victory dedicated Anthony Marsal added a two-run to their coach Jeff Koegel. double. Joe Ciano spanked an RBI single. Chris Whittemore and Tony LaRocca each contributed a hit. Highlander sophomore starting Raider Boys Defend Title at UC Track Relays pitcher Jeff Trivella (1-0), recently CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 promoted from Jayvee, allowed nine fourth with a distance of 126’8.25” competitive when it comes to this. Viking crossed second in the 4x200 hits, struck out one and walked two in and the Vikings placed sixth at This is his arena.” at 1:30.3 and the Raiders finished four innings. Junior Frank 124’3.75”. Blue Devils Bergo (6 feet), fifth at 1:33. Blue Devils Todd Scacciaferro (0-1) took the loss in “Steve Wenson is peaking at the Wikander and Allen won the high Saunders, Brill, Allen and Johnson relief. He yielded five runs on six hits right time. We have five guys (in the jump with a height of 16’6”. The crossed fourth in the 4x100 at 44.1. and walked one batter. Matt Fullowan, shot). He is 3 and 4 right now with Jon Raiders took fourth at 16 feet. In the Birnbaum. They are fighting for that long jump, Allen (19’3”), Andy Brill third position for the county indi- and Bergo placed fourth with a dis- viduals. It’s nice to have that in-house tance of 56’10.75”. The Raiders were competition. It’s going to be a tight sixth at 53’7.75. race,” said Raider field coach Ken Vikings Mike Sprague, Ryan Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hernandez. Kilkenny, Dan DaCosta and Brian ONE GIANT LEAP…Viking Anthony Marsal, No. 4, makes a giant leap during Alleman, with a toss of 153’8”, Guterl won the 4x800 at 8:09.9 fol- a play at second against Highlander Justin Quaglia who swiped a bag and scored Badala and Jason Boff won the discus lowed by Blue Devils Brent Souders, on a double off the stick of Matt Fullowan. with a distance of 421’2”. Blue Dev- Josh Einbinder, Andrew Flood and threw our number-four pitcher. He Dugan and Miller tapped back-to- ils Brandon Heroux, with a PR 171’3”, Tarlow at 8:16.2 and the Raiders at should have done a lot better in terms back singles and Bergman ripped an Mike Wikander and Pat Gray took 8:19.9. Sprague, Pierce, Kilkenny and of getting out of innings without giv- RBI single. Wheaton added a sacri- top honors in the javelin and Badala, Guterl won the distance medley relay ing up that many runs. We didn’t fice fly ball. Boff and Chervenyak took third with at 10:30.8 followed by Blue Devils swing the bats the way we are capable In the fourth, Canales issued a bases a distance of 429’5”. Tarlow, Wes Clarkson, Connor Davis of doing but that’s baseball and we’ll loaded walk to make the score, 4-4, “Right now, he is excelling at the and Friedman at 10:40.8. Raiders go after it tomorrow.” but the Vikings plundered back with jav(elin) as well,” Hernandez said of Doliber, Zelesnik, Ragan and Biner The 9-3-1 Vikings scored a run in five runs. Thornton slapped a single Badala. “He’s putting it together as placed fourth at 10:48.8. the bottom of the first inning when and swiped a pair of bases. being a three-event guy. In the discus, Saunders, Ricardo Johnson, Craig Thornton singled, advanced to sec- Whittemore walked and Mike Canales Cognetti and Gray placed second in Alleman has had a personal best of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ond on an infield miscue and scored reached on a dead ball. Steve 157 and change. He’s a monster! He’s the sprint medley with a time of 3:37.1. PERSONAL BEST SHOVE…Steve Wenson wails the shot put 45’3” for a on a bases-loaded sacrifice fly by D’Angelo bashed the first pitch for a a monster! He’s very passionate and The Raiders took fifth at 3:45.7. The personal best to help the Raiders win the event. Mike Canales. G.L. evened the score bases-loaded, two-run double. Scacciaferro walked in another run and Mike Canales triggered a two- Hye-Young Choi run double to right. After scoring three runs in the fifth, # 1 Realtor Total Production - 11 Years the Vikings closed the curtain in the sixth. D’Angelo boosted a rocket to email: [email protected] center and Matt Canales laid down a web: www.hyeyoungchoi.com perfect bunt single. LaRocca ad- vanced the runners and Thornton un- NJ Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1987-2001 leashed a two-run double to end the game on a 10-run rule. Platinum Level: 2002-2006 “I felt pretty good, mixed up my pitches well and my defense helped me while the offense came up huge,” said Matt Canales. “My fastball felt good throwing for strikes. 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Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. © 2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 10, 2007 Page 19 SP-F Raiders Sting Minutemen Nine, 8-6 Mike Ridge ripped a two-run single in the fifth inning to give the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School baseball team a 7-6 lead then added an RBI single in the seventh in an 8- 6 victory over No. 17, 14-3 Eliza- beth in Elizabeth on May 7. Kevin Maroney had two hits and two RBI, while John Mineo and Greg Bayard each scored twice for the 11-6 Raiders. Blue Devil Nine Rap Linden Tigers, 8-4 The Westfield High School base- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ball team jumped to 13-4 with an 8- HEADING FOR THE NET…Blue Devil Luke Baran, No. 12, scored a goal against 4 victory over host Linden on May Chatham on May 2. 7. Kevin Hennessey singled twice, scored twice and had three RBI. Justin Olsen ripped three singles, Blue Devil Lax Boys Topple scored once and had an RBI. Lady Blue Devils Tip No. 4 Chatham Cougars, 9-8 Softball Farmers, 2-1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Lindsay Brown struck out seven, Eying Coleman’s whereabouts, the stood another onslaught and the Blue walked none and yielded five hits as Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil defenders were thrown Devil defenders guarded Coleman the 12-2 Westfield High School soft- A BIG DAY FOR THE SHORTSTOP…Raider Adam Perez, No. 3, slides safely into second base in the third off-guard with Eisenreich’s under- closely but, with 7:34 remaining, ball team to a 2-1 victory over 13-4 inning against the Vikings. Perez went 2-for-2 and scored three runs including a homer in the first. the-radar, sidearm shots that earned Ughetta tied the game. With 2:25 Union in the quarterfinals of the Union him the first three Cougar goals in the remaining, Yarusi fed Werner, who County Tournament in Westfield. first quarter. stuffed the net for the game winner. MARONEY WHACKS 3-RUN HR; PEREZ RAPS HR,3RBI “He’s got that windup. He pulls it “We knew that Coleman’s one of Lady Blue Devils Top back behind him and you can’t really the best around. We always made pick it up when it comes out,” Tho- sure that we matched up with him Softball Tigers, 12-5 mas said of Eisenreich. with our good long sticks. We knew The Westfield High School soft- Raiders Erupt Early, Topple Bernstein, assisted by Yarusi, what he did well and we just had to ball team upped its record to 13-2 scored the Blue Devils’ first goal with minimize his shooting. Same thing with a 12-5 victory over Linden in a jump shot in front of the net. With with Eisenreich! It was a total team Westfield on May 7. Cyndil Matthew 2:56 left, Baran added a slam dunk, defense from the long stick to the had three hits, including a home run, then Yarusi (Simone assist) penetrated goalie,” said Benaquista. and five RBI. Ashley Dunnan went 3- Baseball Vikings, 10-0, in UCT inside and tied the score with 2:08 left “This was a huge win for us be- for-3 with an RBI. in the quarter. With 36 seconds left, cause they have a heck of a program. By FRED LECOMTE blasted a three-run bomb and James game for us. Looking at the paper this Coleman intercepted a bad pass in They had two incredible attackers,” Registration Set Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dinizo (3-for-3, RBI) hammered two morning seeing how they ten-runned front of the Blue Devil goal and one- said Thomas. “We all stepped up, not Senior right-hander Greg Bayard doubles and scored twice. Jeremy G.L, we did not know what to expect. hopped it in to give the Cougars a 4- just me. We come out here as a family. For WF PAL Football delivered a sweeping pitching mo- Antoine (2-for-3) singled in a run. Bayard came out, shut them down 3 lead. We play family ball. We won the Westfield PAL Football registra- tion that kept Union Catholic’s lineup John Mineo doubled in a run, Nick and our bats just jumped alive. It Thomas made seven spectacular game as a family.” tions have been distributed to all off-balance, limiting them to three Bonadies (2-for-2) added an RBI triple started with the home run and every- saves in the second quarter to survive Chatham 4031 8 children entering third, fourth, fifth hits, while recording two strikeouts, and Joe D’Annunzio (1-for-1) rapped one followed. It was one after an- an onslaught of nine Cougar shots, Westfield 3132 9 and sixth grade this fall. Registra- and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High an RBI single. John Ciano, Phil other, trying to top the person in front while Yarusi, with 8:37 on the clock, tions are also available in the Main School baseball team’s offense plated D’Apolito and Matt Canales each had of them.” hooked left near the Cougar net and WF Lax Day Slated Office of all Elementary and Middle four runs in the first inning and added infield singles for the (9-4-1) Vikings. The Raiders tapped starting pitcher scored the only goal of the quarter. Schools. Registration deadline is five in the second to roll to a 10-0 “The last week or so, we’re more Steve D’Angelo (3-3) for four runs in Both teams went on a three-goal For May 12 at Kehler June 8. victory in the first round of the Union aggressive. We put the ball in play the bottom of the first, highlighted by scoring frenzy in the third quarter. WESTFIELD – The Westfield La- Registrations may also be down- County (UC) Tournament in Scotch and made things happen. We put the Perez’s leadoff homer that sailed over Babakian scored the first goal, Werner crosse Club has planned the fifth an- loaded from the PAL website at Plains on May 5. pressure on teams’ defense with four the left-centerfield fence. Mineo answered with a goal and Coleman, nual Lacrosse Day to take place on www.westfieldpalfootball.com. In Bayard (2-for-3) helped his cause, runs in the first and got D’Angelo a drilled a double to center and Bayard with his great spinning moves, created Saturday, May 12, at Gary Kehler person registration has been set for ripping an RBI and scoring twice. little rattled,” said Raider Head Coach yanked a single. Shortstop Chris small openings and threaded the eye of Stadium, located on Rahway Avenue. Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 12 Adam Perez (2-for-2, 3 runs) keyed Tom Baylock. “We got some more Whittemore prevented an additional the needle twice to put the Cougars on The festivities will continue p.m. at the PAL office located at the eighth-seeded Raiders’ 14-hit at- runs on him and everyone wanted to run when he gunned down Mineo at top, 7-5. But Yarusi scored unassisted throughout the day from 10 a.m. 111 Quimby Street, Suite 4. tack with a home run. Kevin Maroney join in on the party. This was a great CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 and, with 3:55 left, Simone netted a through 4 p.m. The activities will wraparound goal to knot the score. include an opening ceremony, games Interestingly, Coleman was penal- to showcase Westfield’s school age ized three minutes at the beginning of boys’ and girls’ teams, lacrosse skills the fourth quarter for an illegal stick, contests, music and special guests. Kimberley Aslanian Haley and it took only 14 seconds for Yarusi Also featured will be a masters’ game to score his fourth goal to put the Blue for residents 33 and older. The public Devils up, 8-7. The Cougars got pos- is welcome to attend. session and managed to kill the clock For more information, please visit Redefining Real Estate enough until Coleman got back into the Westfield Lacrosse Club’s website the game. Once again, Thomas with- at http://westfieldlacrosse.com/. NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2002, 2004 & 2005

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Offered for $749,900 Wood-burning fireplace, some hardwood floors, 2-1/2 baths, three bedrooms, family room, huge recreation room and a tandem 2- car garage. This property is being sold “AS-IS”. Asking $425,000. © 2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Questions? Would you like to see this property? Call Pete! To An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. see color photos go to hogaboom.com/2390965 Coldwell Banker RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Kimberley A. Haley 908.301.2004 - Direct Line [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Page 20 Thursday, May 10, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Sr. Men’s 50+ Softball League Standings: 50+ DIVISION 1 (AS OF MAY 5): American Legion 25, D&K 7 TEAM W L The winners exploded for 32 hits, Antone-s Pub & Grill 1 0 Awnings Galore 1 0 sparked by Steve Ferro’s 5-for-5. Tony KMD Tuning 1 0 Williams contributed four hits and American Legion 1 1 Bill Reichle had three. Reichle, Tom D&K Associates 0 1 Straniero and Ed Belford cracked Promptcare 0 2 homers. 50+ DIVISION 2: Northwestern 22, Promptcare 7 TEAM W L The Insurers, trailing 7-1 after three, Union Center National Bank 1 0 SMC 1 0 exploded for 21 unanswered runs. Associated Auto Parts 1 1 Dennis Baker, Bob Bierman and Ed Northwest Mutual 1 1 McColgan led the onslaught with The Office 0 2 three hits apiece. Rich Grossberg, SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Lee Haliniewski and Pete Osborn TEAM W L contributed two key hits apiece. Pitch- Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Creative Industries 1 0 ers Baker and Wayne Morse com- CELEBRATING AFTER THE VICTORY…Raider teammates celebrate Smith Barney 1 0 bined to limit their opponents. SCHOLAR-ATHLETES…Former Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School football after defeating Union Catholic, 10-0, in the first round of the Union Commerce Bank 0 0 standouts Marc Fabiano, left, and Colin Weber have maintained a grade point County Tournament. Associated Auto (Silver) 0 1 SMC 20, The Office 7 LA Law 0 1 Office men Dennis Kosowicz and average of 3.3 or better to become scholar-athletes at The College of New Jersey. Awnings Galore 12, Promptcare 7 Tony Zarvos had three hits each. With the score knotted 7-7 after Creative 15, LA Law 11 FSPY A, B Gymnasts Qualify Raiders Top Vikings in UCT five innings, Awnings rallied for five. Karl Grossmann (3 hits, HR, 4 RBI), UCNB 10, Associated Auto Parts 7 Jerry Lestardo (3 hits, 3 RBI) and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 The Bankers, trailing 7-1, scored Demo Cervelli (3 hits) led the Cre- For Regions and Nationals nine runs, while pitcher Bill Campbell ators. the plate. Dinizo scorched a single to score, 9-0. Smith-Barney 28, Associated (Sil- center and Maroney rifled a two-one In the third, Perez doubled and was shutting down the AAP offense. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y and Victoria Shack put in strong per- John Brown, Dan D’Arcy, Charles ver) 10 (FSPY) A and B Division Gymnas- formances. fastball over the centerfield fence. scored on Antoine’s single. The Vi- KMD Tuning 17, The Office 14 The 10-4 Raiders’ infield and their kings stopped the bleeding when Geiger, Steve Kramer and Steve tics teams competed against the Madi- For additional information about Lemanowicz sparked the winners Associated Auto 17, Northwestern 14 son, South Mountain and Somerset gymnastics, please call (908) 889- speedy outfielders made it difficult Whittemore performed a major league Antone’s Pub 7, American Legion 0 for the Vikings to find an opening. diving scoop that resulted in a short- with multiple hits. Valley Y’s on April 22 in Madison. 8880. Perez had a hand in it when he snagged to-second-to-first double play. The entire ‘A’ team qualified for the a grounder that resulted into a “I owe it all pretty much to our Regional and National Champion- WF Boca Juniors Top Bonardies-Mineo double play in the offense that got me ahead,” said ship meets. top of the second. Bayard (3-2). “I got ahead with my A Division (13U): Sarah Millburn Tigers, 5-1 “He threw a fastball. Threw it right fastball, my curveball and finished VanBuskirk qualified by taking first Westfield’s Boca Juniors soccer inside on a full count, I believe, and I them off with my slider strikeout pitch. on vault, fourth all-around, fifth on team notched its first win with a 5-1 got lucky with a homerun,” said Perez That’s what I got all three strikeouts balance beam and sixth on uneven victory over the Millburn Tigers on who added. “As the leadoff hitter, I’m on in the last inning.” bars. Alivia DeMaria took third on April 29. Tyler Roth picked up his just looking to put it in play. Defen- “Greg and I have a great chemis- floor, fourth on vault and fifth all- first career hat trick, and the Boca sively, the double play with one out try. We’re real good friends and that around. Olivia Dunham tied for fourth squad had its best offensive perfor- took them out of an inning. That was helps a lot. When he’s on the mound on vault. mance of the year. great!” and I’m catching we feel like no one 14+: Jenna Skoller captured first Roth scored first with a booming Perez got the action started in the can hit us. Today, all of his pitches on unevens with a personal high of shot from outside the 18-yard line that second by working a walk and swip- were working. Pitching coach Monti 9.4. She took sixth in all-around and found the upper right side of the net. ing a base. Antoine followed with a calls all the pitches but I can change beam. Laurel Devlin grabbed third Millburn answered with a quick goal. well-placed bunt and Mineo boosted them. A lot of times he calls for a on beam and fourth on floor. Gina However, Boca kept the pressure on an RBI sacrifice fly ball to left. After fastball that changes to off-speed Pelosi finished second on vault, fourth and Sam Karnofsky later slammed in Antoine swiped a bag, Bayard because I know what Greg likes to on unevens and all-around, and fifth a close-range shot to give the team a 4- smashed an RBI triple. Viking Head throw,” added Dinizo. “Offensively, on beam. Samantha Mazzucco took 1 lead early in the third quarter. Coach Jim Reagan, Jr. called on right I just stepped up, had to play big like fourth on beam and fifth on unevens, Nick Greenspan and Mackey hand reliever Joe Fortunato. Dinizo, the rest of the team, had a lot of floor and all-around. Hannah Kronick Rembicz played upfront to start the however got to the right hander by confidence and went out there to did got sixth on vault and Patty Matejek game and set the tone for the Boca’s crushing a double to right. Bonadies a good job.” A FAMILY AFFAIR…The Westfield Recreation Department held their 17th earned sixth on floor. strong offensive showing. After the rocked an RBI triple and scored on annual 5-Mile and 1-Mile Road Races on April 21 to benefit Project Graduation B Division 11U: Kacie Bumiller early goal, Sam Brown hit the cross- Union Catholic 000 000 0 for Westfield High School graduating senior class. The Currie family, pictured earned first on vault and floor, second D’Annunzio’s single, making the Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 451 00x 10 bar with a hard shot that just missed. above, participated in the road races. Pictured, left to right, are: Brendan, all-around and fourth on unevens. Luke Beaulieu and Kevin Bronander PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Patrick, Robert, Rose and Kevin. Patrick, 12, won first place in the 14 and under Zoe Stein took second on vault and played very strong games at multiple category in the 5-Miler. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION third on unevens. positions, and Jack Gorelick, Jack 14+: Allison Zeller earned third on DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Cash and Eddy Encinas all contrib- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 unevens and beam and fourth on floor. uted. Matt McIlroy iced the game TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Kelsey Herbig took fourth on beam. when he took a fine lead pass from Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 2007 COUNTY BUDGET FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 Competing in a separate division, ‘B’ Billy Cook and hit a low shot to the A.M. on 5/24/07, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified members Kaitlyn Frey, Lisa Matrale opposite side of the net. under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the TRAINING ROOM-B, 2nd Floor E &O Building, Revenue and Appropriation Summaries New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; for: Summary of Revenues - Current Fund Anticipated 2007 2006 Maintenance Roadway Repair Contract No. 161, North - 2007; Route 22 EB, 1. Surplus 20,550,000.00 22,000,000.00 WFF Sr. Hoops Girls Finish Union County; 100 % State; DP NO: 07417 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 154,360,951.00 168,356,911.00 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. 3. Amount to be Raised by Taxation 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed - County Purpose Tax 239,382,767.00 226,632,767.00 Total General Revenues 414,293,718.00 416,989,678.00 The ‘War at the Shore’, 3-1 Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must Summary of Appropriations - Current Fund 2007 Budget Final 2006 Budget be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 162,371,042.00 161,464,028.00 The Westfield girl’s senior AAU 37. Handza put up 17 points and Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of Other Expenses 186,647,707.00 95,104,085.00 basketball team finished 3-1 at the Pringle had 11. valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 21,937,281.00 9,764,290.00 War at the Shore Tournament on April Game 4 ended in a 62-60 victory “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 3. Capital Improvements 2,800,000.00 2,800,000.00 28 and 29 at Toms River. for the Marlton Tarheels. Out- 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of 4. Debt Service 40,537,688.00 7,857,275.00 Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time if bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Total General Appropriations 414,293,718.00 416,989,678.00 Westfield defeated the Manchester manned, 13-5, the Blue Devil girls of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Total Number of Employees - Full & Part Time 2,986.5 3,036.5 Heat, 78-45, in Game 1. Erin Miller switched between man and zone de- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 netted 30 points, Tara Handza sank fense to extend their endurance. In U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Balance of Outstanding Debt Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to General 16 points, Jackie Law and Noel Hynes the end Pringle, with the score tied, submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on Interest 67,774,069.02 both had 12 points and Keri Pringle stole the ball with 15 seconds re- the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Principal 227,701,000.00 finished with 10 points. maining, drove to the basket and was Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Outstanding Balance 295,475,069.02 In Game 2, Westfield topped the knocked to the floor on a shot block Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Board Brooklyn Hornets, 72-47. Miller, attempt. With three seconds remain- subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union on April 26, 2007. and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the County Administration Handza (four 3-pointers), Pringle, ing, the Tarheel center received a directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be Building, on May 24, 2007 at 7:00 o’clock (PM ) at which time and place objections to the Hynes, Jackie Law and Katherine full-court pass and sank the game inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Budget and Tax Resolution for the year 2007 may be presented by taxpayers or other DeCataldo scored 15, 14, 12 10, 10 winner at the buzzer. Handza fin- Offices at the following locations: interested persons. and 10, respectively. ished with 31 points, Law tad 14, 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W Copies of the budget are available in the office of the Clerk of the Board, Ms.Nicole L. Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ DiRado at the County Administration Building, Elizabeth , New Jersey, 908-527-4100, In Game 3, Hynes pumped in 25 Pringle had eight and Hynes had 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. points as Westfield disheartened the seven. Westfield outscored its oppo- 3 T - 5/3/07, 5/10/07 and 5/17/07, The Leader Fee: $198.90 1 T - 5/10/07, The Leader Fee: $62.22 Keystone Karma of Pennsylvania, 58- nents, 268-191.

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“B” Division champion Tuyen Diep, left, and runner-up Azim Saifee “A” Division champion Dan Siegel, right, and runner-up Robert Errazo “A” Division third place Pete Magierski, left, and Weldon Chin (fourth) WTA Men’s Singles WTA Men’s Masters Dan Siegel Defends WTA Men’s Singles Tourney Title Tennis Ladder Told: Tennis Ladder Told: As of May 6, John Mancini looks Dan Siegel bested Robert Errazo in 8-3, in the quarters. Errazo bested Andy Herz. the “B” finals. Bigosinski and Blaise The 2007 Westfield Tennis Asso- to defend his championship from the the Westfield Tennis Association’s Pete Magierski in the semis, 8-3, Azim Diep, after playing a tough match will play to decide third place in the ciation Men’s Ladder season has be- 2006 season in his first round in the sixth annual Men’s Singles Tourna- Saifee, 8-5, in the quarters and Tuyen with Errazo, won the “B” bracket “B” bracket. gun on May 1. Last year’s season saw Masters. The Masters welcomes ment, featuring 15 players, on May 5 Diep in the first round. championships with wins over Herz Interested Westfield residents many great matches played, Gary Vince Camuto, David Armstrong and and 6 at Tamaques Park courts. Siegel Magierski placed third with an 8- and Blaise, and a come-from-behind, should check the website at Wasserman winning his third con- Todd Krell as new members. Several won the first set, 7-5, but Errazo roared 3 victory over Chin. In the first 1-6, 7-6 and 7-5 three set victory over www.westfieldnj.com/wta for de- secutive title and the first woman, matches have been played and are back, 6-3, in the second. Siegel won rounds, Magierski bested Joshua Saifee. Saifee won his first match tails about the other tournaments, Cristina Hastings Newsome, to play reflected in the standings. the third set, 6-1. Suri, 8-2, and Tom Bigosinski, 8-4. with John Mancini, then after losing the ladders and lessons being of- on the ladder. There is still time to The Next reporting period ends on Siegel had beaten Weldon Chin 8- Chin finished fourth with earlier, 8- to Errazo in the quarters, bested Alex fered. The women’s singles tourna- join the ladder. May 20. Report match results to 5 in the semifinals and Chris Blaise, 5 victories over Henry Williams and Winniker and Bigosinski, 6-1, to reach ment is scheduled for May 19-20. Please visit http:// [email protected] www.westfieldnj.com/wta/ to 1. John Mancini download an application and to find 2. Jim Oslislo out more information. Send in your 3. Mike McGlynn application and membership dues 4. Joe Donnollo (2) to WTA P.O. Box 125 Westfield NJ 5. Chris Wendel (3) 6. Don Dohm 07091. Any questions can be di- 7. Jeff Connolly rected to Richard Pardo at 8. Henry Williams (1) [email protected]. 9. Peter Lee 10. Dewey Rainville 2007 LADDER STANDINGS 11. Joe Donnollo 1. Gary Wasserman 28. Paul Da Silva 12. Hank Koehler 2. Hastings Newsome 29. Mark Jackler Vince Camuto * 3. Dan Siegel 30. Rodney North David Armstrong * 4. Vince Camuto 31. Tom Bigosinski Todd Krell* 5. Tom Bauer 32. Joe Donnolo New members for 2007 are listed with 6. Robert Errazo 33. Dewey Rainville an asterisk. 7. Melvin Diep 34. Doug Albert 8. Paul Newsome 35. Ryan Brown 9. Tuyen Diep 36. Steven Shane PUBLIC NOTICE 10. Weldon Chin 37. Mark Rock NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 11. Richard Pardo 38. Dave Armstrong* FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY 12. Steve Parker 39. Vlad Bouchouev* THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 13. Mike Gonella 40. Jeff Diehl* 14. Anthony Marotta 41. Manny Erlich* CONTRACTOR: Ferriero Engineer- 15. Chris Miller 42. Andy Herz* ing, 181 Main Street, PO Box 571, 16. Zac Friss 43. Adam Krell* Chester, New Jersey 07930 that reflects your life. 17. Ilia Bouchouev 44. Ethan Krell* NATURE OF SERVICE: Additional 18. Warren Friss 45. Jeremy Krell* funds for environmental analysis and en- 19. Joshua Suri 46 Todd Krell* gineering study relating to the tax appeal 20. David Ferio 47. Steve Lee* entitled Shackamaxon Country Club v. 21. Stuart Gruskin 48. Doug Loffredo* Township of Scotch Plains. 22. Chris Farella 49. Pete Magierski* DURATION: Until Completion of above. 23. Chris Wendel 50. Mike Muroff* AMOUNT: Not to exceed $8,500. and to 24. Andrew Cohen 51. Vittorio Nisita* be applied towards fees and costs for 25. Chris Blaise 52. Andrew Ross* those services, which shall be subject to 26. Chris Conley 53. Azim Saifee* the approval of the Township Attorney and 27. Mike Manders 54. George Sincox which are not covered by insurance. 55. Alex Winnicker* THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT *denotes new member FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- See it all on the web in color . . . FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Barbara Riepe www.goleader.com Township Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 5/10/07, The Times Fee: $20.40 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE Grand Opening! May 18-20 Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY NO. 07-09-R CHANCERY DIVISION AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- UNION COUNTY LISHING FEES AND PROCE- DOCKET NO. F-9639-07 DURES FOR PERFORMANCE FILE NO. 98156318 OF WEDDING AND CIVIL UNION CEREMONIES BY THE NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT MAYOR AND AMENDING (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: CHAPTER 86 TO PROVIDE JOHN ST. CYR AND THAKIYA FOR PAYMENT OF ADDI- WILLIAMSON-ST. CYR TIONAL SALARY TO THE MAYOR FOR EXPENSES YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND EQUAL TO 90% OF THE FEES REQUIRED to serve upon RALPH F. SO CHARGED CASALE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, plaintiff’s was passed and adopted on the second attorneys, whose address is 290 ROUTE and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor 46 WEST, DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY and Council of the Borough of Fanwood 07834, an Answer to the Complaint filed in held on May 1, 2007. a Civil Action, in which DEUTSCHE BANK This Ordinance shall take effect imme- NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS diately after final passage and publication TRUSTEE OF ARGENT SECURITIES, as required by law. INC. ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH Eleanor McGovern CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-M1 UN- Borough Clerk DER THE POOLING AND SERVICING 1 T - 5/10/07, The Times Fee: $22.44 AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE is the plain- PUBLIC NOTICE tiff and JOHN ST. CYR; THAKIYA WILLIAMSON-ST. CYR; JOHN ST. CYR; BOROUGH OF FANWOOD THAKIYA WILLIAMSON-ST. CYR; are PLANNING BOARD defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION AMENDED LEGAL NOTICE County and bearing Docket No. F-9639- (CONTINUATION OF HEARING) 07 within thirty-five (35) days after May 11, NOTICE is hereby given that on Wednes- 2007 exclusive of such date. If you fail to day, May 23, 2007, at 7:30 P.M. in the answer or appear in accordance with Rule lower level meeting room of Borough Hall 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be ren- of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North dered against you for relief demanded in Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Complaint, and Amendment to Com- the Fanwood Planning Board will hold a plaint, if any. You shall file your Answer public hearing for major subdivision ap- and Proof of Service in duplicate with the proval for Woodcliff, Inc., 7 Beverly Av- Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, enue, Fanwood, New Jersey, also known Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- as Block 4, Lot 7. This application seeks ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance approval to convert 1 lot into 4 building lots with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- plus one lot for a detention basin. The dure. application also pertains to Block 4, Lot 14, You are further advised that if you are 33 Ginder Place, also owned by the appli- unable to obtain an attorney you may cant and through which will run a sanitary communicate with the Lawyer Referral sewer easement. This hearing is a con- Service of the County of Venue and that if tinuation of the hearing commenced on you cannot afford an attorney, you may April 25, 2007. communicate with the Legal Services Of- The following variances from the Land fice of the County of Venue. The tele- Use Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood phone number of such agencies are as Furnished models now open. Priced from the $700’s. have been requested: follows: Legal Services Office 908-354- A. Section 184-122 A. – More than one 4340 - Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- 54 elegant 3-bedroom townhomes • 2-car garages and full basements • Idyllic location in upscale Livingston principal building/structure on a lot (house 4715 and storm water detention basin). This action has been instituted for the • Excellent schools • Walk to NYC transportation before your coffee gets cold • Close to all life’s necessities: B. Section 184-110 E (2) Lot Width – purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage The R-75 District requires lots to be 75 feet dated May 23, 2006, made by , JOHN ST. the hottest restaurants, The Mall at Short Hills, entertainment, golf & country clubs. in width. Widths less than seventy five (75) CYR and THAKIYA WILLIAMSON-ST. feet are proposed for Lots 7.01 and 7.04. CYR Husband and Wife, as mortgagor(s) One or both of these variances may to ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, have been rendered moot as a result of the LLC. and (2) to recover possession of and previous hearing. concerns premises commonly known as C. Section 184-132 Flag Lot – If the 548 Paul Street, Hillside, New Jersey. proposed detention basin lot is deemed a Said mortgage was eventually assigned flag lot, a variance would be requested to the Plaintiff, DEUTSCHE BANK NA- including variances for lot frontage and lot TIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS width. TRUSTEE OF ARGENT SECURITIES, The applicant will also seek such other INC. ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH variances and relief as may be determined CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-M1 UN- necessary at the public hearing based DER THE POOLING AND SERVICING upon review of the application or AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 1, amendment(s) to the application. 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE. Any interested party may appear at said YOU, JOHN ST. CYR, are made party hearing and participate therein in accor- defendant to the above foreclosure action dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- because on May 23, 2006 you executed ning Board. mortgage documents with Argent Mort- The file pertaining to this application is gage Company as aforesaid, and or any available for public inspection during nor- lien, claim or interest you may have in, to mal business hours from the Secretary of or against the mortgaged premises. the Board at the Administration Offices of YOU, THAKIYA WILLIAMSON-ST. the Borough of Fanwood at 75 Martine CYR, are made party defendants to the Avenue, North, Fanwood, New Jersey. In above foreclosure action because on May accordance with the Americans With Dis- 23, 2006 you executed mortgage docu- abilities Act, any person that might require ments with Argent Mortgage Company as special needs should be in contact with aforesaid, and or any lien, claim or interest 44 Old Short Hills Rd., Livingston, NJ 07039 Sales Center Hours: the Planning Board office during normal you may have in, to or against the mort- Friday-Tuesday 11:00 AM– 5:00 PM, closed Wednesday & Thursday 973-992-7904 business hours so that their needs may be gaged premises. addressed (visually or hearing impaired, DATED: May 2, 2007 No appointment necessary. Brokers welcome. wheelchair bound, etc.) THEODORE J. FETTER, Clerk Richard M. Cohen, Esq. of the Superior Court of New Jersey Sales & Marketing by: Leib, Kraus, Grispin & Roth RALPH F. CASALE & ASSOCIATES, LLC 328 Park Avenue 290 Route 46 West Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Denville, New Jersey 07834 L UXURY U NLIMITED.CEDARG ATEL IVINGSTON. COM Attorney for: Woodcliff, Inc. (973) 586-2300 1 T - 5/10/07, The Times Fee: $56.61 1 T - 5/10/07, The Leader Fee: $78.03 Page 22 Thursday, May 10, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION See it all on the web in color . . . See it all on the web in color . . . See it all on the web in color . . . PUBLIC NOTICE See it all on the web in color . . . See it all on the web in color . . . www.goleader.com www.goleader.com www.goleader.com www.goleader.com www.goleader.com SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TOWN OF WESTFIELD DOCKET NO. F-4339-07 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY BOARD OF EDUCATION FILE NO: 41.0187 THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS CONTRACTOR: BRB Valuation & Sealed proposals will be received by the (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Consulting Services, 84 West Main Board of Education of the Westfield School SAMUEL R. JORDAN, HIS Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728 District, Union County, New Jersey, at the HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- NATURE OF SERVICE: Additional Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, funds for valuation and consulting ser- Westfield, New Jersey, for the following AND HIS, THEIRS, OR ANY vices for tax appeal entitled Shackamaxon supplies, equipment or services: OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN Country Club v. Township of Scotch Plains. RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST DURATION: Until Completion of above. BID FOR: You are hereby summoned and required AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,000. and B 08-07 A SECURITY ALARM to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., to be applied towards fees and costs for MONITORING, MAINTE- Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 1455 those services, which shall be subject to NANCE AND REPAIR FIRE Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, the approval of the Township Attorney and ALARM MONITORING 07003, an answer to the complaint (and which are not covered by insurance. FOR WESTFIELD PUBLIC amendment to complaint, if any) filed in a THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT SCHOOLS civil action in which THE PROVIDENT FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- BIDS DUE: BANK is plaintiff and SAMUEL R. JOR- FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. JUNE 1, 2007 AT 2:00 PM DAN, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- Barbara Riepe SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND HIS, Township Clerk The bids will be received at the Admin- THEIRS, OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- 1 T - 5/10/07, The Times Fee: $19.89 istration Building, 302 Elm Street, SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date CARDINE L. JORDAN AND MR. JOR- PUBLIC NOTICE and at the time indicated, and then publicly DAN, HUSBAND OF CARDINE L. JOR- opened and read aloud. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS DAN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; Bids must be in strict compliance with NOTICE OF PENDING STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNKNOWN specifications. Specifications may be se- BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY OCCUPANTS ONE THROUGH TEN, et cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm als. are defendants, pending in the Supe- The bond ordinance, the summary terms Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi- of which are included herein, was intro- 789-4407. Bids must be made on the sion, UNION County and bearing Docket duced and passed upon first reading at a proposal forms in the manner designated. Number F-4399-07 within thirty-five (35) meeting of the Township Council of the Proposals must be endorsed on the out- days after May 10, 2007 exclusive of such Township of Scotch Plains, in the County side of the sealed envelope, with the name date. If you fail to do so, judgment by of Union, State of New Jersey, on May 8, of the bidder, the bidder’s address and the default may be rendered against you for 2007. It will be further considered for final name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- the relief demanded in the complaint (and passage, after public hearing thereon, at a vices for which the bid is submitted. It is amendment to complaint, if any). You shall meeting of the Township Council to be understood and agreed that proposals may file your answer and proof of service in held at its meeting room in the Township be delivered before the time or at the place duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Hall, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, specified for opening. The Board of Edu- Gracefully presiding over a professionally landscaped lawn, at the crossroads of West- Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- New Jersey, on May, 22, 2007 at 8:00 cation assumes no responsibility for bids field’s Wychwood section, this beautifully renovated Colonial is filled with timeless details: plex, 25 Market Street, P.O. Box 971, P.M. During the week prior to and up to mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bids Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in accor- and including the date of such meeting shall be received after the time desig- hardwood floors, archways, exquisite moldings and custom built-ins. The elegant yet re- dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and copies of the full ordinance will be avail- nated. Procedure. able at no cost and during regular busi- Bidding shall be in conformance with the laxed living room with fireplace opens to the sun-lit dining room. French doors lead to the This action has been instituted for the ness hours, at the Clerk’s office for the applicable requirements of purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage members of the general public who shall N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to well-appointed family room. The slate patio and yard provide the perfect setting for enter- dated June 30, 1994, made by SAMUEL request the same. The summary of the the “Public School Contracts Law”. taining. The updated granite-accented kitchen and breakfast room with window seat create R. JORDAN AND CARDINE L. JORDAN, terms of such bond ordinance follows: The Board of Education of the Town of as Mortgagor(s) to PROVIDENT SAVINGS Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE BANK, recorded on July 15, 1994, in Book reserves the right to reject any or all bids a welcome venue. The master bedroom with full bath is joined by four more bedrooms and TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTAL- 5388 of Mortgages for UNION County, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), LATION OF A NEW POLICE two more updated baths. The basement includes a rec room, laundry room and storage. Lo- Page 0316, and subsequently assigned to (y), 18A:18A-4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to COMMUNICATIONS CENTER the plaintiff; and (2) to recover possession waive any informalities. The Board further IN TOWNSHIP HALL IN, BY cated near Wilson School, and many other amenities, this classic residence offers the best of of, and concerns the premises commonly reserves the right to take such alternates AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF known as: 1238 LENOX AVENUE, as they deem appropriate, and in any suburban living. Presented for $1,195,000. SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07060. order that the Board feels may be in the COUNTY OF UNION, STATE If you are unable to obtain an attorney, best interest of theWestfield Public School OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- you may communicate with the New Jer- District. PRIATE THE SUM OF sey State Bar Association by calling (908) All bidders are required to comply with Sherrie Natko, Sales Associate $140,000 TO PAY THE COST 249-5000. You may also contact the law- the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. THEREOF, TO MAKE A yer referral service of UNION the County seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- President’s Club DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- of Venue by calling 908-353-4715. If you nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF cannot afford an attorney, you may com- Corporate bidders are required by law 908-233-3014, Direct Dial BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH municate with the Legal Services Office of (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list APPROPRIATION AND TO the County of Venue by calling 908-354- of names and addresses of all stockhold- 908-303-8133, Cellular PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- 4340. ers owning 10% or more of their stock. ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- You, SAMUEL R. JORDAN, HIS HEIRS, A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- www.trustsherriecom TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- tractor Questionnaire/Certification also TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SENTATIVES, AND HIS, THEIRS, OR must be filed with the bid. The bid package SUCH BONDS. ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN will also include other documents that must RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, are made Purpose(s): Installation of a new Police be completed and returned with the bid. a party defendant to this foreclosure ac- Communications Center in Township Hall Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- tion because you are the heirs of the in, by and for the Township. ders and to complete and submit all re- deceased mortgagor, SAMUEL R. JOR- quired forms may be cause for disqualifi- Appropriation: $140,000 DAN, and as such may have an interest in cation and rejection of the bid. Bonds/Notes Authorized: $133,300 Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 the mortgaged premises, and you have a All bidders shall submit with their bid Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- right to Notice of this action for any right, package a copy of the New Jersey Busi- Section 20 Costs: $8,000 title, claim or interest you may have in, to, ness Registration Certificate as issued by Useful Life: 10 years or against the said mortgaged premises. the Department of Treasury of the State of Dated: MAY 3, 2007 This Notice is published pursuant to New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) Theodore Fetter, Clerk N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. BIDDERS NOTE: BIDDERS NOTE: Bid Superior Court of New Jersey Barbara Riepe security is waived for this bid proposal Frank J. Martone, P.C. Township Clerk By order of the Town of Westfield Board A Professional Corporation Township of Scotch Plains of Education, Union County, New Jersey. 1455 Broad Street County of Union Robert A. Berman Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 State of New Jersey Board Secretary 1 T - 5/10/07, The Leader Fee: $73.44 1 T - 5/10/07, The Times Fee: $51.51 1 T - 5/10/07, The Leader Fee: $70.89

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BETTY LYNCH Broker / Sales Associate CELL: 908-419-5141 [email protected] ©2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Inc. WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 10, 2007 Page 23 SEAWORTHY TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE ACCOUNTANT - SENIOR HELP WANTED HUNTER 27’ SAILBOAT N. Edison, Timberline End Unit Westfield Accounting firm has Prudential NJ Properties’ 3BR, 2.5 Baths, Beautiful floors, Solidly built in ’78 and loaded: CLASSIFIEDS immed F/T position available (w/ Westfield Office is hiring full-time Excellent Condition! $429K Radar, GPS, stern ladder, furling flexible hours). Includes review of agents, both new and exp- Call (908) 723-1164 work papers for bus. acc’ts and erienced. Corporate training 140 genoa, 10 hp Yanmar Principals Only inboard diesel, 5 berths, electric GARAGE SALE / CARWASH DENTAL ASSISTANT prep of indvl taxes w/knowledge program/in-house training. Call fresh water and bilge pumps. SAVE THE DATE SAT, MAY 12, 9AM - 3PM Quality Periodontal practice of fin’l statements, P/R & Sales Margie for confidential interview tax. Experience w/Quickbooks, at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. Berthed in Barnegat. Price: OPEN HOUSE WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL searching for an outgoing, self- PARKING LOT Lacerte & Excel. Seeking Indvl w/ $13,000. Reason for sale is lack Sunday, 5/20 1-4PM motivated dental assistant with HELP WANTED of time: Son plays travel hockey. The Community Service Club is xray license. Exp. preferred, not good organizational, analytical & 216 Hyslip, Westfield communication skills who works Gorgeous, brand new hosting a Garage Sale/Carwash necessary. We offer a challenging Established Northern NJ Limo Phone (908) 789-8636 well with others in a positive team Service needs experienced Fax: (908) 789-4781 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial on Sat, May 12 from 9 am to 3 pm. career opportunity in a team- We will be selling a variety of oriented environment. Computer environment. Degree with min owner/operators in Union County. Must See! of 1 yr exp w/CPA firm. Email Harris Group LLC, bkr items from furniture to old books! knowledge a plus. Salary Black Lincoln Town Car, 2004 or HOMES OF DISTINCTION! Plus there is a carwash so you negotiable. Call (908) 233-9370 resume & salary req to newer. Call Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm (908) 346-1111 [email protected] WESTFIELD - Parkview Avenue, can buy what you want, and look (973) 812-2981 SUMMER RENTAL good driving home. All NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Nearing completion, 4,200 sq ft $$ HIRING WAITSTAFF $$ NAILTECH & UTILITY ASST Center Hall Colonial. High end North Beach, LBI - Single Family, proceeds go directly towards Highly successful Cranford based feeding the homeless in NJ. Must have experience quality home built by Buontempo 4 Bedrooms, ocean side sundeck corp real estate srvcs firm seeks Apply in person (2) P/T Positions: Nail Technician & Utility / Shampoo Asst with NJ Builders. Contact Rich Buontempo & screened-in porch, garden, GARAGE SALE addition to our team for new bus. Manny’s Texas Weiner (908) 416-6739 100 ft to beach, $2900 per week dev. The ideal candidate is highly 2580 Springfield Ave, Union License or NJ School Permit for of July 7th or 14th, Call Mountainside, motivated, articulate & outgoing. Clark Salon. Basic manicures-no WESTFIELD - Fairacres Avenue, 1532 Long Meadow Rd Busy restaurant, across from (908) 233-6751 after 6:00pm. Exc. phone & people skills a must. Home Depot acrylics. Call (908) 561-6417 Handsome design, 12Rm Center 9 to 4PM, Sat. May 12 Former service sales or exec. level Hall Colonial, 3,995 Sq ft home, OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT Huge garage sale, furniture, toys, bus. gen. exp. a plus. Flex hrs/ MEDICAL ASSISTANT / WAITSTAFF luxury millwork and detail thru-out. books, bikes, household items. Insurance Agents, Lawyers sched. Competitive salary, benefits RECEPTION Private Country club in Westfield Full details call Rich Buontempo & huge bonus opportunities! (908) 416-6739 Accountants. GARAGE SALE seeking waitstaff. Excellent pay! 2700 sqft Office Building Send resume in confidence to Westfield - Immediate FT/PT FT/PT. Benefits w/FT. Exp. pref’d. ERA Village Green Realtors Furnished, Utlities, Internet, Saturday, May 12 The Acclaim Group, LLC Email position for outgoing person in a Great oppty for stay at home moms. (732) 381-7477 Kitchen, Conf. Room, Parking 8:30am-2:00pm [email protected] boutique medical practice. Call (908) 232-4141 Mountainside (908) 337-7200 4 Kent Place, Westfield or Fax to (908) 653-0888 Experience in venipuncture, BP, Ask for Jason NEIDE HOUSE CLEANING (off Barchester Way) EKG, etc. Computer knowledge a SUN FILLED ROOMS!! HELP WANTED I will clean your house, Kids, Baby, and Household items!! plus. Contact Office Manager HAIRDRESSERS EXPERIENCED apartment or condo. WESTFIELD Queen Size pull-out Sofa Bed, ANNIE’S GOURMET KITCHEN (908) 232-1345 or Fax resume (908) 232-1697 F/T-P/T NJ Licensed Hairdressers Reliable, reasonable rates. Elegant Center Hall Traditional, Collectibles, and much more!! Looking to reenter the workforce? with exp. & following needed for I do laundry. Good references. 13Rms, 5Brs, 3.5 baths, FamRm FREE HOME EVALUATION P/T flexible positions avail. at a Clark Salon to help with growing 5 years exp. & Master suite fireplaces, detail dynamic growing business in ACCOUNTING FREE Quick business. Knowledge of hair For each client you give me, includes marble tile, hw floors, Westfield. Flexible perm p/t staff position; color, up dos & chemical work 1 extra job free. custom millwork, stone and OVER-THE-NET Call (908) 877-ANNIES-0 15-20 hours per week for Westfield Home Evaluation helpful. Flexible hrs & friendly Call me! (973) 583-5570 or hardiboard exterior. Builders CPA firm. Min 2 yrs public atmosphere. Possible benefits. (973) 878-2181 Neide close-out! immediate occupancy! UnionCountyHomeValue.com NURSERY SCHOOL TEACHER accounting experience required. Call (908) 561-6417 offered at $1,399,000. or Call (866) 780-0361 ID # 1141 Early childhood educator with Reply to: Weichert PUBLIC NOTICE ERA Village Green Realtors state certification needed in a Thomashow & Assoc. PT GROUNDSKEEPER/PORTER CARPET REMNANTS WeichertWestfield Nursery School. Send 251 North Ave. W. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY (732) 381-7477 Morning schedule 8:30 - 10:30AM, CHANCERY DIVISION resume to: Nursery School, Westfield, NJ 07090 FOR SALE BY OWNER Mill direct or fax: (908) 654-1137 M-F. Must have driver’s lic., expe- UNION COUNTY 50%- 70% off retail prices, great 414 E. Broad St. Westfield NJ DOCKET NO. F-9427-07 07090 or fax (908) 232-9723. rience in building maintenance & N. Edison - Westgate Sq. colors/sizes, TEACHER ASSISTANT own truck or van. Collect trash, NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Spacious End Unit, 2 BR/2.5 bath plushes and berbers, SUMMER BABYSITTER A Westfield nursery school has sweep curbs, etc. Great for retir- STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: w/ many upgrades. All offers from $.69 cents a sq. ft. ees. Call Michael (973) 464-6571 JOSE SOLANO AND considered by owner! $371,900. (908) 705-2535 Experienced, college need for a sensitive and mature MRS. JOSE SOLANO, WIFE sophomore with own individual with some college to OF JOSE SOLANO Call (908) 337-8551 for DRIVERS: COMPANY. CDL-A Appt./Open House dates. MATH TUTORING transportation is looking to be aide in the classroom. CDA a plus. You are hereby summoned and required Great Pay/Benefits/Hometime. Preparing for finals? YOUR summer babysitter. Send resume to: Nursery School to serve upon Parker McCay P.A., plaintiff’s A/C COMPRESSOR FOR SALE Available June - August. 414 E. Broad St. Westfield, Pd Holidays/Vac./Uniforms. attorneys, whose address is Three June SAT’s? F/T. Brand New Equip. Greentree Centre, 7001 Lincoln Drive 3-ton Lennox Air-conditioner Call (908) 247-4810 and 07090 or fax (908) 232-9723. Expert instruction by exp., (866) 411-2444 West, Marlton, New Jersey 08053, an compressor available. certified, NJ HS math teacher, reserve your summer sitter NOW. answer to the Complaint and any Amend- New, Never used! Paid $2900, PART-TIME / FULL-TIME ments thereof filed in a civil action, in MA. Patient, exc. refs. SUBSTITUTE DRIVER which Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC is Will sell for $1450 or (732) 603-9521 GREAT SUMMER JOB FOR FREELANCERS WANTED STUDENTS!!! plaintiff and the defendants are Jose consider donation to charity. On-call substitute driver for bread Strong, detail-oriented writers Solano, et al, pending in the Superior NEED A TUTOR? Cash and Carry (908) 233-6751 delivery route 1:30-10:30 am. Valet Parking Company looking with professional demeanor Court of New Jersey as Docket No. F- $130. Approx. once/twice per 9427-07 within 35 days after Thursday, LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT Certified teacher in gen. ed and for motivated employees to work needed to cover local May 10, 2007, exclusive of such date. If spec. ed, MA. Flex sched. K-8. month Four nights initial training. in local area. Part-time and full- government meetings. Must you fail to do so, judgment by default may Various landscape equipment Call (908) 447-9572. (908) 389-1976 time shifts are available. Inquire be able to meet deadlines, be rendered against you for the relief de- New and Used manded in the Complaint. You shall file an Am a Wstfld. res. but will travel. at (908) 317-8945, ext. 100 know how to write a lead, and answer and proof of service in duplicate Must dispose to clear garage P/T CLERICAL take an active interest in their with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Call for details. MATTRESS SETS Order entry 2-3/3:30 p.m. LIFEGUARDS beats in order to develop news Hughes Justice Complex, C.N. 971, Tren- (908) 753-7031 (Plainfield) ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance Queen plush $175 3-4 days/wk. Westfield home Pools in Scotch Plains, stories. Please email with the rules of civil practice and proce- Brand new w/warrty still in office (possible remote from your Edison & Piscataway. resume and clips to: dure. plastic, can deliver. home) Computer skills. Occas. (908) 684-1080 [email protected] If you are unable to obtain an attorney, CLASSIFIEDS Call (732) 259-6690 weekends. $20/day for approx 1hr ClearBluePoolManagement.com you may communicate with the New Jer- of your day. (908) 389-1976 sey State Bar Association by calling 732- www.goleader.com WOODWORKING 249-5000. You may also contact the Law- ® yer Referral Service of the county in which ACCENTS WOODWORKING HOME HEALTH AIDE MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST you reside by calling (908) 353-4715. If PUBLIC NOTICE Immed FT and PT openings. Exc you cannot afford an attorney, you may TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Custom Cabinetry and finish communicate with the Legal Services of- carpentry. Mantles, built-ins, salary and full benefits. Car req’d. fice of the county in which you reside by NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- bookcases & vanities. Custom Homeside Hospice, 67 Walnut Kathleen “Kathy” Gwaldis calling (908) 354-4340. ing of the Township Council of the Town- The action has been instituted for the ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council kitchens & cabinet re-facing. Ave, Suite 205, Clark, NJ 07066 • Top Lister & Top Producer Month of April purpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated Chambers in the Municipal Building of Portfolio & references. Call (732) 381-3444 or • Union County area Specialist October 17, 2005, made by Jose Solano said Township on Tuesday, MAY 8, 2007 • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses as mortgagor and payable to InterBay there was introduced, read for the first Bruce Thiel (908) 358-2325 fax (732) 381-3445. Funding, LLC, as mortgagee, recorded on time, and passed on such first reading, the [email protected] • Buying, Selling or Rental November 9, 2005 in the office of the Clerk following ordinance: CLEANING SERVICE HOME IMPROVEMENTS of Union County in Mortgage Book 11436, AN ORDINANCE APPROPRI- page 598; by Assignment of Mortgage, Honest lady to clean your ATING THE SUM OF house, office or apartment. A Custom Builder If you are interested in a complementary InterBay Funding, LLC assigned all of its $140,000.00 FROM THE NEW right, title and interest to the aforesaid JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF Have references, transportation Additions, Renovations, Finished market analysis or just in knowing market Mortgage to Plaintiff Bayview Loan Ser- TRANSPORTATION IN CON- & 15 years experience. Basements, Build on your lot. Over trends or prices, please contact me. vicing, LLC. Said Assignment was duly NECTION WITH THE (908) 380-1721 40 years exp. Quality is our recorded in the office of the Clerk of Union PROJECT KNOWN AS, County on February 26, 2007 in Book business. Fully insured. “WESTFIELD ROAD – SEC- HOUSE CLEANING Call for Free Estimate. 1354, Page 56. The property being fore- TION 2 – MILLING & TOP Kathleen “Kathy” Gwaldis closed is commonly known as 913-915 COURSE PAVING”, CON- European Lady Red Star Builders West Front Street, Plainfield, New Jersey. TRACT E2007-1 (908) 964-5556 Weichert YOU JOSE SOLANO have been made with excellent references will of the Weichert Westfield Office a defendant for any interest you may have Purpose: As above. clean your house immaculately! lic# 13VH03448600 in the subject premises because you ex- A public hearing for same will be held on Call Katrina (732) 890-6818 Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional ecuted plaintiff’s note and mortgageWeichert and Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the A-1 CLEANING LADY $85 you are the record owner of said note, and Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- HOUSE CLEANING Move In/Out, Party Cleanup, expertise to work for you. for any lien, claim, or interest you may ing, or any time and place to which a have in, to, or against said mortgaged meeting for the further consideration of Experienced, responsible Special Projects, Baseboards to Invite Kathy Gwaldis in, and she’ll bring results! premises. such ordinance shall from time to time be Polish woman will clean your Windows, etc. Hauling, Removal YOU MRS. JOSE SOLANO, WIFE OF adjourned, and all persons interested will house for reasonable prices. of Unwanted Lite Household Items/ JOSE SOLANO have been made a defen- be given an opportunity to be heard con- Free estimates. Estate Sale Cleanouts. Call in Westfield Office / 908-654-7777 dant for any marital interest you may have cerning such ordinance. 185 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090 in the subject premises because you are A copy of same may be obtained from Call Urszula (732) 388-2355 Advance. (908) 822-2043 7dys/24hrs Weichert married to the mortgagor Jose Solano. the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Dated: May 10, 2007 Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- THEODORE J. FETTER, Clerk tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. of the Superior Court of New Jersey Monday through Friday by any member of PARKER McCAY P.A. the general public who wants a copy of Three Greentree Centre same without cost. 7001 Lincoln Drive West, P.O. 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More Information! and he’ll bring results! www.PruNewJersey.com Timothy “Tim” O’Shea weichert.com WESTFIELD OFFICE 908.232.5664 215 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 c 2007, An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. REALTOR® Page 24 Thursday, May 10, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Investigate Frogs and Toads SPF HS Jazz Bands Take At Trailside Nature Center Home Top Awards at Finals MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union using headlamps, flashlights and nets. SCOTCH PLAINS – For the sec- Educators) New Jersey State compe- County Board of Chosen Freeholders Due to the popularity of this pro- ond year in a row, Scotch Plains- tition for Division 2 on Friday, April will offer evenings of nature investi- gram, space is limited. Pre-registra- Fanwood High School (SPFHS) sent 27, at Willingboro High School. Ad- gations this spring at the Trailside tion is required. The fee for this pro- two Jazz Ensembles to the state fi- ditional awards were presented to the Nature and Science Center in gram is $6 per person for residents of nals, held this year at Willingboro Moonglowers for the following: Two Mountainside. One program is “Frogs Union County and $7 per person for High School. Best Section Awards – Saxaphones by Flashlight,” which is offered twice non-county participants. Those at- In what is a very rare opportunity and Rhythm Section. Top soloist this spring, on May 16 and June 6 tending are encouraged to wear shoes for one high school, this year proved awards went to Colleen Curren for from 7 to 8:30 p.m. that can get wet and muddy and bring to be especially sweet for both the vibes and Alex Russo for piano. Spiffy Families with children age six and a flashlight. This program is held rain Moonglowers and SPF Jazz, or Jazz placed fourth by a slim margin older are invited to join a Trailside or shine. “Spiffy Jazz” as they are affection- behind Shawnee High School. Sec- park naturalist to view a brief slide For additional information about ately known. It is the first time in ond place was awarded to Steinert presentation focusing on a special “Frogs by Flashlight” or for a com- recent memory that one high school High School. group of amphibians: frogs. plete listing of spring programs at had two jazz bands finish in the top The Moonglowers took their show Those attending will learn about Trailside, call (908) 789-3670 or visit four at the state competition, and on the road this week, performing these elusive creatures that breathe ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Nature SPFHS is proud to acknowledge this for family and friends at The Cross- through their skin and sing at night. and Science Center is located at 452 wonderful honor. roads jazz club in Garwood on April The public will discover how to iden- New Providence Road in The Moonglowers Jazz ensemble 28, and at Carnegie Hall on May 1, tify local frogs and toads by sight and Mountainside and is a service of the toke home the top prize in the IAJE where they played along with the sound, and will then carpool to a Union County Board of Chosen Free- Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times (International Association of Jazz SPFHS Select Choir and Wind En- nearby wetland to search for them holders. SQUELCHING THOSE RUMORS...Linda Correll as Claire Ganz, Westfield’s Ellen Dooley as an inebriated Chris Gorman and Westfield resident Stan Kaplan semble. They will compete at the as psychologist Ernie Cusak gather in the posh living room of New York socialites Palmer Museum “Festivals of Music” in Ocean City, The Diamonds Author for a rollicking good time in Neil Simon’s comedy/farce Rumors at the Westfield Accepts Applications Maryland on Friday and Saturday, Community Players’ Theater. While sold-out this coming weekend, the show will May 4 and 5. run on Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19, at 8 p.m. Call the box office at (908) SPRINGFIELD – The Donald B. Vinnie Turturiello is the director of Three Business Books 232-1221 for further details. Note that all non-member tickets must be pre-paid Palmer Museum of the Springfield the Moonglowers while Durand Tho- to secure a reservation, and WCP member tickets will not be honored for benefit Free Public Library is accepting ap- mas is the director of Spiffy Jazz. WESTFIELD — Harriet Dia- courses. performances. plications for artists who wish to ex- mond and Linda Eve Diamond, for- “Perfect Phrases for Motivating hibit their work in 2008–2009. Summit Symphony merly of Diamond Associates Train- and Rewarding Employees” Applicants should submit a current ing and Consulting in Westfield, (McGraw-Hill, 2005) is a book of ART in Summit Show, Sale resume, 10 slides, prints or computer Presents Concert have left the local business to trans- phrases and mindsets to help man- files representative of their work and SUMMIT – The Summit Sym- form their management, communi- agers and business owners find the a stamped self-addressed envelope phony will present a concert on Sat- cation and personal development right phrase for every business situ- Returns to Summit May 20 no later than June 4. urday, May 12, at 8 p.m., at Summit knowledge into business books. In ation. SUMMIT – The Visual Arts Center media, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, knit- Due to increased use of the space High School on Kent Place Boule- the last three years, the two have Additionally, Linda recently re- of New Jersey (VACNJ) will present ting, wood carving and mosaics. for programming, no sculpture will vard. written three business books to- leased her book of poetry, titled “The ART in Summit on Sunday, May 20, Judges will award a “Best in Show” be exhibited in the future unless the The orchestra, under the direction gether: Human Experience,” and has begun in downtown Summit. The show and and three honorable mention cash pieces can be hung on the wall or of James Sadewhite, will perform the “Teambuilding That Gets Results” to give poetry readings. sale will run from 10 a.m. until 5 prizes on the day of the show. displayed on wall-mounted shelves. Overture to the opera “Die (Sourcebooks, 2007) is a strategy and Harriet established her Westfield p.m., rain or shine. Teaching artists will run free Limited pedestal space is available. Meistersinger von Nurnberg” by solution-packed new book for busi- business in 1985 and moved through- This fine-art event offers a wide ar- children’s art activities. Children will The Museum Committee will review Wagner, Symphony in d minor by ness owners and managers. The Dia- out town as it grew, from a spare ray of artwork that will be available for have the opportunity to create their applications in June. Franck and the Oboe Concerto by mond team drew from their experi- bedroom, to an office above the Rialto, sale from exhibiting artists, in addition own masterpiece for parents to take The 36-by-50-foot Palmer Museum Richard Strauss. A pre-concert lec- ence and collected exercises from to a suite of offices on Quimby Street, to children’s art activities. Free and home and display. was opened at its current site in 1975. ture, given by Maestro Sadewhite, several innovative trainers. to larger offices on North Avenue, a open to the public, ART in Summit The free event will take place along The Library Board of Trustees started will begin at 7:15 p.m. in the audito- “Executive Writing: American suite neighbor of The Westfield attracts families, art lovers, collectors Union Place and Beechwood Road. the Palmer Collection in 1939 when rium. Style” (Apocryphile Press, 2007) is Leader. and browsers from all over the state. Ample free parking is available for it appropriated $25 to Springfield resi- The featured soloist for this con- a business writing style and gram- The two now work together re- Artists and collectors from New Jer- both artists and attendees in nearby dent Donald Palmer to purchase pic- cert will be oboist Gerard Reuter. A mar guide for foreign-born profes- motely, as Harriet has moved to At- sey and beyond anticipate ART as a parking lots. tures of Springfield. recipient of the prestigious Pro sionals. The book guides readers lantic City and Linda to Dania, Fla. dynamic community event that appeals For more information about the event, Applications should be mailed to Musicis International Award, oboist through creating documents in the The public can learn more about to all ages. More than 120 artists will sponsorship opportunities or to partici- the Donald B. Palmer Museum of the Mr. Reuter has enjoyed a solo career same style participants have been the authors and their books at exhibit a broad range of media that pate as an artist, contact Patty Tsai, Springfield Free Public Library, 66 touring the United States, Europe, guided through creating documents HarrietDiamond.net and includes painting, drawing, glass blow- development coordinator, at (908) 273- Mountain Avenue, Springfield, N.J., India and Africa. in Diamond Associates’ writing LindaEveDiamond.com. ing, engraving, photography, mixed- 9121, ext. 27, or [email protected]. 07081. Admission for this concert is free.

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WESTFIELD – A mother and “Parts of the book were very diffi- daughter from Westfield – both pro- cult to write,” she said, adding that fessionals – have teamed up to write she was not used to the subject matter. a book for women who are in rela- “We wrote this book to help tionships with men who demystify abuse and were the victims of child- dispel negative myths,” hood abuse. Marie said. Marie Browne, a li- “We want people to censed marriage and fam- see that any person can ily therapist, and her get well with treatment, daughter, Marlene and can function and SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT…The Choral Art Society of New Jersey will perform Franz Joseph Haydn’s Mass in B Flat, “Theresienmesse,” and Ralph Browne, have recently re- have a good life,” she ON THE MARCH…The Westfield High School Marching Band Parent’s Asso- Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem on Saturday, May 12, at 8 p.m. at The leased “If the Man You added. ciation will hold its annual Mother’s Day plant sale this Saturday. WHS Marching Presbyterian Church in Westfield, located on Mountain Avenue at East Broad Love was Abused: A In her private prac- band members, from left to right, are Cara Paulan, Matt DeMasi, Evan Paulan Street. Couple’s Guide to Heal- tice, Marie specializes and Danielle Tepper. See release at lower right. ing.” in treating adolescent Choral Art Society Presents The book is the first of and adult victims of WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT its kind to speak to the abuse. In addition, she WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT needs of the partners of is also a professor of Help Pampered Chef Classical Choral Concert men who were sexually, psychiatric nursing at psychologically or physically abused Bergen Community College. ‘Whip Cancer’ This Month WESTFIELD – The Choral Art powerful chorus unisons, subito fortes as children and the effects of the trauma, Marlene, an attorney licensed in Society of New Jersey will present a following hushed pianos – a gamut of as they are felt in the relationship. New Jersey, Massachusetts and Colo- By JAYNE SALOMON Pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce classical choral concert, with soloists dramatic effects. The book is particularly timely in rado, is a member of the American Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and orchestra, at 8 p.m. this Saturday, After a brief intermission, the per- that a report released by the Center Bar Association and the New Jersey May has been declared “Help Whip Garnish: fresh chopped parsley May 12, at The Presbyterian Church formance will proceed with Dona for Disease Control (CDC) in 2005 State Bar Association. Cancer” month by Pampered Chef, PROCEDURE in Westfield. Nobis Pacem, written by Ralph confirmed earlier findings that one She is the author of several fiction the popular direct seller of handy and Place tomatoes, red peppers, cu- Concerning the musical selections, Vaughan Williams in 1936. Williams’ out of every six boys living in the and nonfiction books, most recently, inventive kitchen tools. cumbers, onion and garlic in a food “Theresienmesse” by Franz Joseph plea for peace refers to recent wars United States suffers abuse and that a novel entitled “Aspen Heir.” She Established in 1980, Pampered Chef processor or blender in several Haydn is the fourth mass of a series during growing fears of a new one. 40 percent of the abusive behavior is also lectures on the law and other is not only committed to providing batches. Make sure to add enough composed between Haydn’s two great The Latin text of “Agnus Dei” committed by females. legal topics and is a frequent guest on multipurpose use kitchen gadgets, but tomato juice to each batch to keep the oratories, The Creation and The Sea- comes from the last movement in the According to Marie, the book has local and national media shows. also has a strong belief in educating its blades from clogging. Combine pro- sons. Roman Catholic Mass. The soprano two objectives: to relate available in- The mother-daughter team has re- consumers. The direct seller is not cessed vegetable mixture, vinegar, The Mass is scored for solo quar- introduces the theme, floating over formation on male childhood abuse, cently finished writing another book, only about its products, but about ways olive oil, cayenne pepper, salt and tet, chorus, strings, two clarinets, two the orchestra and choir. “Lamb of to help combat breast cancer. pepper in a large bowl and cover. trumpets, timpani and organ continuo. God... grant us peace!” “We wrote this book to help demystify abuse and Each May, Pampered Chef launches Refrigerate for 4 hours or longer. The drastic reduction of the wind “Beat! Beat! Drums!” is based on a campaign to Help Whip Cancer by Adjust seasonings to taste. Ladle soup choir – only clarinets and trumpets the first Walt Whitman poem. The dispel negative myths.” joining forces with The American Can- into soup bowl. Garnish with parsley. and no oboes and horns – is unusual. drums and bugles of war burst through cer Society and The Canadian Cancer Yield: 8 servings The Kyrie surprises a listener sev- doors and windows and disrupt the ~Marie Browne 64 calories eral times right off the bat. Forte peaceful life and labors of all. 2 grams of fat chorus basses, trumpets and timpani Reconciliation uses the entire sec- and to help the victim’s partner un- a guide to affair-proofing a relation- MANDARIN ORANGE violate the opening Adagio and over- ond Whitman poem. The baritone derstand the dynamics of abuse from ship entitled “You Can’t Have Him, CHICKEN all sense of calm. soloist introduces the first half of the the male’s perspective, so as to help He’s Mine.” It is due out this month. INGREDIENTS The “Gloria” begins spiritedly for poem, which the choir echoes and him find healing. Collaborating on books has strength- ¼ cup unbleached flour chorus and orchestra. A notable fea- varies. Marie drew on her nearly 40 years as ened what was already a strong bond 1 tablespoon paprika ture is Haydn’s dramatic choral reit- “Dirge for Two Veterans” uses most a practicing psychologist to write the between mother and daughter. ½ teaspoon salt (optional) ¼ teaspoon pepper eration of the Latin word “Te” (Thee). of the Whitman poem. The move- book, and uses real-life clinical cases to The two women – along with their 8 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned The “Credo” begins with particu- ment was originally composed in 1911 illustrate various degrees of trauma. husbands – live together under one 3 tablespoons corn oil margarine larly toothsome text painting for the and later incorporated into Dona “Victims of abuse have different Westfield roof. ¼ cup onion, minced chorus basses, whose text “descendit Nobis Pacem. The last section, which ways of dealing with the past,” she “We love each other and really 1 cup chicken broth, homemade or canned Easy Spinach Dip 1 cup 1 percent low-fat milk de coelis” is spiked with alternating bears no title, starts with the baritone explained. enjoy each other,” said Marlene, who 1-1/2 pounds broccoli florets up-and-down octave leaps. soloist and a quote from the John “Some numb out by self-medicat- affectionately referred to her mother Society to raise funds through the sale 1 can (8 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained The “Sanctus” begins nobly and Bright speech with which he tried to ing with alcohol and other things to as “the boss.” of special pink products and hosting PROCEDURE quietly, only to be interrupted subito prevent the Crimean War (“The An- deal with the pain. Others go into “When the Man You Love Was special fundraising cooking shows. Combine the flour, paprika, salt forte on the text “Dominus Deus gel of Death has been abroad through- denial, or repress traumatic events by Abused” is available at all local and Our Westfield Pampered Chef Con- (if using), and pepper in a plastic bag. Sabaoth.” The soloists answer, and a out the land…”) putting them on the backburner of online bookstores. More information sultant Karen Infantino features reci- Shake well. Place chicken breasts joyful yet subdued “Osanna” follows. Admission is $20 ($15 for seniors their psyche,” she continued. about the book can be found on Marlene’s pes at the shows she sponsors this into seasoned flour, one at a time, The “Agnus Dei” begins strongly and students) at the door. For infor- While she has dealt with such issues website, marlenebrowne.com. month from the American Cancer shaking to coat well. Melt margarine with almost “operatically” drama and mation, call (908) 654-5737. Society’s “Cooking Smart Booklet.” in a skillet over medium heat. This is a compilation of recom- ™ Add the onion and sauté over me- POPCORN mended healthy, quick and easy reci- dium-high heat until browned. Set pes. She is in the process of trying to aside. Add the chicken breasts and make this a yearlong commitment, sauté for 5 minutes on each side. Next: Time is of the Essence whereby the demonstrated recipes at Remove chicken from the pan. Add the shows continue throughout the year the chicken broth and bring to a boil to be those recipes from the booklet. over medium heat. Add the milk and If anyone is interested in gaining One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring more information on The Pampered frequently. By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER ‘Hmm…if the Feds want Johnson, Chef’s Products or in hosting a show, Place the chicken and onions back 2 and ½ popcorns perhaps we better kill him.’ The vice contact Ms. Infantino at (908) 654- in the pan and baste with the sauce. When time is on your side the way quickly closing in on our pair, it’s all 4097 or e-mail her at pamperedchef.biz/ Cover and simmer for10 minutes, it is for Nicolas Cage’s Cris Johnson the more reason to keep skedaddling. karensparties. basting several times. In a small pot, in Next, it is both a curse and a bless- Cris’s time navigation system leads Here are some of the recipes from cut and trim the broccoli into florets ing. Or, at least that’s the way Cris the way. the Cooking Smart booklet: and steam in a small amount of water. interprets it. It’s pretty nifty and seat-edged when EASY SPINACH DIP Place the chicken and broccoli on a Per sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick and the ploy works. But a certain pitfall INGREDIENTS serving platter and spoon the sauce adapted with just so-so results by a plagues sci-fi films which rely too 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach over the chicken and broccoli. Gar- gaggle of screenwriters, Cris can see heavily on a time trick. And ulti- or 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped nish with the mandarin oranges. two minutes into the future if it di- mately it befalls Next. Madrigal Singers- Christmas 2006 1 cup low-fat sour cream or low-fat small curd Yield: 8 servings rectly affects him. In childhood it The impression of consistency is cottage cheese 249 calories ½ cup low –fat yogurt meant endless hours of scrutinization key. It’s all fantasy anyway. So it ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 8 grams of fat by numerous agencies. In adulthood, rarely matters how outlandish the Madrigal Singers Present ¼ cup scallions (including) tops) finely chopped they’re still trying to get a piece of premise. But let the viewer get caught 1 teaspoon salt Marching Band Holds him. up in assaying the legitimacy of the Freshly ground pepper That is, if they can find him. The gimmick and it leads to exasperation. ‘Renaissance Romance’ PROCEDURE Mother’s Day Sale reluctant seer has in recent years cho- Doubt sets in: i.e. – ‘If he could WESTFIELD – The Madrigal Sing- Vineyard at The Whaling Church. If using fresh spinach, wash and WESTFIELD – The Westfield High sen to hide in plain sight as alter ego predict that, and it was only one minute ers, directed by Elaine Fiorino, will Mr. Dietterich has published many trim stems. Boil in a large saucepan School Marching Band Parent’s As- Frank Cadillac, a lounge act magi- ahead, how come he couldn’t foresee present “Renaissance Romance,” on anthems for church choirs, and dur- or steam spinach until wilted. Drain sociation will hold its annual Mother’s cian in Las Vegas. Narrating his own that other thing?’ The story becomes Sunday, May 20, at 4 p.m. at the First ing a long career as minister of music and thoroughly chop. If using frozen, Day plant sale on Saturday, May 12, travail with a note of film noir deso- detrimentally secondary. United Methodist Church, located at and organist at the First United Meth- boil according to package directions (rain or shine) beginning at 9 a.m. lation, Cris/Frank allows that, to make And once the time puzzle fries your 1 East Broad Street in Westfield. odist Church of Westfield, he founded and strain to remove moisture. In a The sale will take place at two ends meet, he gambles…but only brain, you tend to overlook the char- The program features a cappella the Oratorio Singers and established bowl, combine spinach, sour cream locations: Roosevelt School, corner smalltime. Everything smalltime. acterization. Too bad. Because it’s sacred and secular selections from the an ongoing tradition of annual per- or cottage cheese, yogurt, parsley, of Dudley Avenue and Clark Street, But, as the magic man himself is pretty good here. musical riches of the Renaissance and formances of major choral works with scallions, salt and pepper to taste and and Edison Intermediate School, cor- soon able to predict, time is about to Cage does a creative job of specu- later periods, including contemporary orchestra and soloists. mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at ner of Rahway Avenue and Grove run out on this comfortable misery. lating how someone with Cris’s cross pieces by two New Jersey composers, Madrigal Singers residing in Union least 4 hours or overnight to blend Street. The sale will feature a variety Callie Ferris has big plans for him. to bear might behave. Humanizing Philip Dietterich and Howard Stahl. County include: Martha Desmond of flavors. Serve with cut-up fresh veg- of flowers and plants in pots, hanging Played with no-nonsense conviction the complexity of his talent, he ex- Judy Sullivan will introduce musi- Cranford, Pamela Newell of Westfield, etables. baskets and flats. by Julianne Moore, the F.B.I. agent plains: “Here’s the thing about look- cal selections, with readings of En- John and Lynn Sichel and Margaret Yield: 2 cups The Westfield Blue Blankets will has determined that he’s the only hope ing into the future. Every time you glish and American poetry from the Thompson of Mountainside and reader 60 calories; 4 grams of fat also be available, priced at $30. The to stop terrorists from detonating a look at it, it changes, because you 16th century to modern times. Judy Sullivan of Scotch Plains. GAZPACHO blanket, with a composite scene of nuclear weapon in Los Angeles. looked at it. And that changes every- Philip Dietterich composed “By Admission is by donation at the INGREDIENTS downtown Westfield, is warm, thick She’ll be difficult to outrun. But he thing else.” This Sea” for the Madrigal Singers; door. For further information, call and washable, making it a nice gradu- scoots anyway, quite serendipitously Ooh…sounds hard. Still, he’s ob- they premiered it in 1997 on Martha’s (908) 233-1570. 6 large ripe tomatoes, seeded, chopped or 1-1/ 2 cups canned imported plum tomatoes, drained ation gift. The blanket may be also be accompanied by the very winsome viously acquired a knack for it, sup- 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and coarsely purchased and/or personalized at Liz, whom he has just accidentally on plying no small amount of dizzying chopped Town Embroidery at 102 Quimby purpose rescued from the brutish, exhilaration as he makes split-second Friends for Friends Hosts 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and coarsely Street by calling (908) 233-1221. unwanted advances of last year’s beau. decisions, shuffles the life-and-death chopped The flowers and plants are com- He figures she’s his true love. possibilities and gambles which sce- 1 clove garlic Cancer Art Show and Sale 1-1/2 cups canned tomato juice petitively priced and make perfect I know, I know. But then you have nario to alter. ¼ cup red wine vinegar Mother’s Day gifts. All proceeds ben- to know Cris, a hopeless romantic in In one empowering instance, face- WESTFIELD – Tekmark Global friends of mine. They are coming 1 tablespoon olive oil efit the WHS Marching Band. the fashion of Cage. An ambiguous, to-face with a hostage-taking villain Solutions of Edison, an information together to show and sell their work mongrel mix of hangdog pessimist who thinks he has the upper hand, technology and consulting services to raise money to fight cancer. My and never-say-die terrier, his confu- Cris warns: “I’ve seen every possible provider, will sponsor The Friends son was lucky; he was cured. Chinese Violinist Xiang Gao sion bespeaks sincerity. And Jessica ending. None of them are good for for Friends with Cancer Art Show “I want to keep raising money for Biel’s Liz senses it, too. you.” and Sale on Saturday, May 12, from 1 research,” she continued, “so every- What she doesn’t immediately On a lighter note, further invei- to 4 p.m. at 17 Highlander Avenue in one eventually hears the same thing I To Perform with Symphony know is that Cris, heretofore a virtual gling him into our good graces, when Scotch Plains to benefit the Leuke- did when my son was diagnosed with WESTFIELD – Xiang Gao, one of including members of the Guarneri stranger, has been getting vibes for the pulchritudinous Liz asks why he mia and Lymphoma Society. lymphoma: ‘that he had cancer, and the world’s most successful perform- String Quartet, Opus One, Orion String some time now. If it concerns her chose Frank Cadillac for a stage name, The show will exhibit professional that they will cure him.’” ing artists of his generation from the Quartet and the Beaux Arts Trio. well-being, he can see a lot further he says, “Because they are two things artists’ work, including sculptures, In addition to the art show and sale, People’s Republic of China, will per- Mr. Gao composes, arranges and than two minutes. Translated into ide- I love…Frankenstein and Cadillac.” oil paintings, watercolors, photogra- there will also be an invitation-only form with the Westfield Symphony performs in the styles of jazz, blue alistic movie terms, such an unselfish Uh, O.K. phy and mixed media. A portion of wine and chocolate tasting and silent Orchestra (WSO) this Saturday, May grass, Asian folk and South Ameri- extension of one’s supernatural pow- You see, he’s just a regular guy, not the proceeds from the sales, as well as auction fundraiser to be held that 12, at 8 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, can music. His crossover DVD “A ers can only mean love. Makes sense. necessarily very intelligent despite a $5 donation fee, will be given to the same evening. located at 756 East Broad Street in Path from Classical to Jazz—Xiang But later for figuring all that out. that special something. It’s worth Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to Ms. Laird continued, “I’m so grate- Westfield. Gao Live Performances” was recently “Just trust me” is the operative term keeping in mind the next time some further research into the cure and ful to Tekmark, Needlepoint Homes, The WSO presents its season finale released. for now. It’s what makes these ro- celebrity offers their opinion on mat- treatment of blood-related cancers. the artists and all the local businesses concert, “Star Crossed Lovers,” the WSO will also be joined at Temple mances forged on the lam so per- ters of our destiny. “We’re very happy to support such a and friends, who have contributed to culmination of WSO’s “East Meets Emanu-El by Bergen County’s Pro fectly wondrous. Insofar as your movie-going future worthy cause,” Tekmark’s President support these events to raise money West” season retrospective. Arte Chorale to perform Puccini’s Time is precious. It’s all so exciting. is concerned, the crystal ball suggests and Chief Executive Officer Guy Del for cancer research. The generosity Mr. Gao will perform The Butterfly Messa di Gloria. The concert will It would hardly interest us if director the economic wisdom of saving Next Grande said. “We encourage everyone of everyone involved is both heart- Lovers’ Violin Concerto, one of the conclude with Mozart’s “Prague” Lee Tamahori fast-forwarded 20 years for later…at least until it’s released in the community to come out and warming and amazing.” most famous and accessible works of Symphony. hence to middle age, when packing on DVD. enjoy an interesting mix of art work in Ms. Laird is a supporter and Chinese Music. The Butterfly Lovers Tickets may be purchased directly the minivan, getting to soccer practice * * * * many formats while helping raise funds fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lym- will feature a new choral part arranged from the WSO office (224 East Broad and finding an honest plumber be- Next, rated PG-13, is a Paramount to fight these terrible diseases.” phoma Society. Beyond this by New Jersey composer Ge Gan Ru. Street) or by calling the box office at come their biggest challenges. Pictures release directed by Lee Steve Needle, president of Needle- fundraiser, Ms. Laird also partici- Cited by The New York Times as “a (908) 232-9400. Tickets are also avail- For now, Miss Moore’s FBI agent Tamahori and stars Nicolas Cage, point Homes, a custom builder in the pated in a triathlon with the society’s rare and soulful virtuoso,” he has able at Fastframe on Quimby Street extraordinaire is hot on their heals. A Julianne Moore and Jessica Biel. Westfield area, is donating the use of Team-in-Training on April 29 to raise performed for many world leaders, in Westfield and Martin Jewelers in fact that isn’t lost on the bad guys. Running time: 96 minutes one of his company’s new homes to additional funds. including the former Presidents of Cranford. provide a venue for the show. For tickets to Saturday evening’s the United States and China. For further information, call (908) See it all on the web in color . . . Linda Laird of Westfield, who event or additional information, call As an active chamber musician, Mr. 232 9400, e-mail helped produce Saturday afternoon’s (908) 803-0288 or visit active.com/ Gao has collaborated with some of the [email protected] or go www.goleader.com event, said, “These artists are all donate/tntnonj/tntnonjLLaird2. world’s leading chamber musicians, to westfieldsymphony.org. Page 26 Thursday, May 10, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

TAKE THE STAGE Secret Garden’s Star Blooms at Cranford Dramatic Club Community Theatre

By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY request seems to unlock powerful Albert Lennox adds dimension for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times memories in Archibald, who sings a the trio’s beautiful reprise of “A Bit of CRANFORD – “What happens to poignant “A Bit of Earth.” Earth.” dead people?” asks Mary Lennox Unlike a pruned English garden, Loderstedt’s chambermaid Martha (Lindsay Maron) in Cranford Dra- the plot of this Garden has twists and is not only credible with a consistent matic Club (CDC) Community tangles. Upon first viewing, an audi- accent, but also emotionally power- Theatre’s The Secret Garden. We find ence might be confused with the fre- ful with the use of her glorious voice the answer in the 1995 Tony-award- quent dream sequences. that shines in “If I had a Fine White winning musical with music by Lucy Original designs for the show called Horse” and spectacularly in “Hold Simon and book and lyrics by Marsha for the proscenium and portals on On.” Norman. stage to be replicas of a Victorian Volatile chemistry exists between Be ready to flit from the foggy children’s theatre, complete with lay- the talented Colin Craven (Steven world of ghosts and spirits to ers of overlapping images of birds, Bunin) and cousin Mary Lennox. BACK TO THE OLD HOUSE...This charming Stoneleigh Park Tudor was one of five Westfield residences showcased for Misselthwaite Manor, a Victorian animals and flowers, to set an imagi- Their first explosive exchange rings the Friends of the WSO’s annual Tour of Notable Homes last weekend. mansion in North Yorkshire, England, native tone. true of young children angrily trying in CDC’s latest production. Director Maurice Moran and the to top each other, which is a mere While the lush tones of the orches- set design/decoration team did not go mask of fear of rejection. Notable Homes Tour Features tra play the overture, the stage is that route, but they utilize the front Like pesky dandelions, a problem eerily lit to reveal Mary Lennox’s portals on either side of the orchestra that reappears yearly in musicals at dream sequence. The pubescent girl as Mary Lennox and her cousin CDC is sound imbalance. Despite the is in India in 1906 when a cholera Colin’s respective, efficiently planned additional professional audio equip- Diversity of Styles, Treasures epidemic devastates an English com- bedrooms. ment, voices and the orchestra were By CHRISTIE STORMS raw granite with radiant heat. children’s-themed toile wallpaper, a pound in Bombay. A well-appointed library in the in a tug of war and the voices, at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The homeowner explained to The window seat and magnificent vin- Mary awakens to the reality that mansion and an interesting overgrown times, lost. WESTFIELD — From priceless Leader/Times that she chose to inte- tage dollhouse set upon a skirted her mother, father and all of the people garden that blossoms at the end are Ah, but like a tender rose budding original works of art to antique trea- grate the pool into the family’s living table. she knows in the compound have part of revolving set pieces. in early summer, scene-stealer, sures or even a swimming pool in the space to maintain an open, spa-like Stunning architecture was accen- died from it. The show’s costuming is first rate, multitalented actress/singer Maron middle of a family room, the Friends atmosphere rather than close it off in tuated throughout the gracious home She is sent to live in the Victorian with authentic looking frocks for the is the brightest star of this dark of the Westfield Symphony a separate room like that of a typical from the dark paneled study to the mansion with her Uncle Archibald ghosts and Mary especially. show. Orchestra’s (WSO) annual Notable indoor pool at a gym. She credited the gleaming white chair rails, casings Craven (Russ Crespolini), a hunch- Danielle Aldrich-Babicz’s chore- She never drops that flawless Brit- Homes Tour offered a wide range of powerful dehumidification system for and mantels, including one that back who has been depressed over ography with ghosts called “Dream- ish accent, although she is on stage sights to behold last weekend. keeping chlorine and other associ- opened to reveal a TV above the the death of his young wife, Lily, who ers” walking in patterns that trace the for 90 percent of the time. With a Sharon Zydney, home tour co- ated odors at bay. fireplace in the master suite. died in childbirth ten years ago. He mazes of the garden is appropriately porcelain doll face and heartbreak- chair, discussed the home-selection Waterfalls gently cascaded down Live cello music softly wafted from can’t get over the death of Lily, the stark. A cameo appearance by Jon ingly delicate soprano voice, she process with The Westfield Leader each side of a bridge, which crossed the dining room, adding to the ambi- sister of Mary’s mother. Mantes as Fakir displays his athletic makes the production worth seeing. and The Times, citing that the com- over the pool to connect to an outdoor ance of this remarkable home. Mary meets chambermaid Martha dancing form. mittee looks for diversity in architec- deck, where one could enjoy views of The tour also featured two Tudor (Melissa Loderstedt), who invites her This production is resplendent with tural design, as well as décor and magnificent blooms and a goldfish homes, but each exhibited its own to play outside in the gardens of the soaring voices—choral as well as Hulsen Demonstrates unique features, to provide “some- pond, all meticulously tended to by unique personality and grace. mansion. duet, trio and solo—all under the thing for everyone.” her husband. A storybook stone path welcomed Mary’s spirits lift when she meets direction of Musical Director Sue Still Life in Acrylic Those who appreciate the grand scale, Visitors could additionally pur- visitors to the Shadowlawn Drive home. Ben (Thom Korner), the gardener, Chandler. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch spaciousness, and modern amenities of chase plants at this property. Abundant moldings in deep shades of who describes a mysterious garden Sarah Asplund (as ghost Lily Cra- Plains and Fanwood Arts Associa- newer construction could admire the The circa-1937 Wychwood Road chestnut were resplendent, leading visi- that once belonged to her aunt Lily ven) is heavenly, with a lyric soprano tion will meet on Thursday, May 24, soaring 19-foot windows and open floor residence appeared the epitome of tors toward a special custom alcove but has been locked since the woman’s voice with rich notes that float effort- at 7 p.m. in the Scotch Plains Li- plan of the stately brick-front center hall timeless elegance and classic colonial surrounding the grand fireplace. death. lessly. Ms. Asplund’s duets with brary, located at 1927 Bartle Av- colonial on Lawrence Avenue. style. A mix of historically-influenced Interior designer Helene Reichlin Inspired, Mary asks her uncle if equally outstanding mezzo-soprano enue. Built in 1998, the home featured wallpapers, fabrics and rich colors told The Leader/Times that the living she might have a bit of earth for her Maureen Monroe (Rose Lennox) are A brief business meeting will per- several fireplaces, a massive kitchen flowed seamlessly from room to room, room was purposely divided into own to plant the seeds that Dickon delightful. ceive a demonstration and workshop completely open to a family room leading the visitors past treasured an- three separate seating areas and that (Derek Rocchini) has given her. The Jim Finnegan’s clear tenor voice as on still life in acrylic. decorated with southwestern flair, tiques, such as a unique “lion’s head” the window treatments were artfully Demonstrator Joseph Hulsen had a and displays of original art works by settee originally belonging to the blended in with the wall color to long career as an engineer before both Erte and Chihuly. homeowner’s great-grandmother. allow the woodwork and fireplace to JUXTAPOSE turning to art after receiving a gift of The luxuries extended into the out- A recent addition integrated modern remain the focal point. colored pencils from his son. He ex- doors with a sunny conservatory off conveniences such as an angular kitchen The dining room, which was wall- GALLERY hibits his work regularly in group and the first-floor master suite, where island, stainless appliances and a wet papered in a William Morris “Iris” solo shows and has won many awards one might view the babbling ravine bar, but classic details such as wooden pattern, was inspired by matching locally. He has contributed his artis- and charming footbridge featured in window cornices, antique light fixtures, table linen fabric Ms. Reichlin had tic gifts to the community by critiqu- the backyard, or with the regal French Windsor chairs and wide-plank floor- acquired in Europe. Creative Custom Framing ing for the Teen Arts Festival and has doors in the study and dining room ing flawlessly unified the new rooms Stepping through the recently up- Design Consultation & Creative Matting served on the boards of a number of that lead to a unique front terrace. with the existing structures. dated Tuscan-inspired kitchen, a new N M art associations. After observing the contemporary Upstairs, the master bedroom family room addition featured richly eedlepoint • irrors His work includes themes of wa- and eclectic stylings of the living and boasted exquisite custom built-in detailed draperies, and their vine pat- Box Framing • Shadow Boxes for Memorabilia terscapes, natural images, studies of dining rooms in the Breeze Knoll shelving and cabinetry, including a terns were hand-painted to extend JUXTAPOSE GALLERY buildings and abstracts. home, visitors could behold the fam- unique crown molding design that upward onto the ceiling and to serve The demonstration is free and open ily room’s highlighted feature….a extended outward over each window as a unique chandelier medallion. 58 Elm Street, Westfield 908-232-3278 to the public. For more information, full-size heated swimming pool. treatment. One of the children’s rooms After exiting through the French www.juxtaposegallery.com contact Tom Yeager at (908) 322- The pool was also open to the incorporated a safari theme, com- doors to the patio, guests could par- 5438. homeowner’s office space and fea- plete with a hand-painted personal- ticipate in the 50/50 raffle. tured an electric cover that could ized wall mural, as well as cultural At the Stoneleigh Park cottage-style hold the weight of several adults. artifacts such as carved animals and charmer, string-textured wallpaper The floors throughout the space were masks. Another bedroom featured and an eye-catching hand-painted furniture piece welcomed guests into the foyer. The home featured a warm palette of golds and corals with soft greens such as that of the marble fireplace surround and sumptuous silk draperies highlighted by unique “bubble” tucks created by tiny hand- sewn flower embellishments. The new kitchen featured an abun- dance of textures from the hand- planed heartwood pine island top, (908) 612-5710 brick fireplace and wooden planked tables derived from the siding of old Highlight and recruitment school houses and barns. A distinctive accordion-style videos for sports and school French door lead to the spacious base- plays using your footage or ment, which was divided into a seat- ing area and entertaining enclave with ours. Will produce video two-tier wet bar and game table. The StarCrossed Lovers résumés for job applications. cork floors set off the mission-style furnishings, built-ins and artwork. The unique bathroom featured tra- ditional floral wallpaper with a dra- matic ebony background further 224 East Broad Street highlighted by bath fixtures in the same shade. Westfield, NJ 07090 Refreshments were served outside on this home’s terrace. [email protected] Ms. Zydney expressed her grati- tude for all those involved with this fundraiser, which benefited the WSO. THE CHORAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY “I want to sincerely thank all of the people who come out to support us JAMES S.LITTLE — DIRECTOR every year and all of the volunteers who helped,” she said. She added that those who would Franz Joseph Haydn like to become involved with the Friends of the WSO can contact ex- ecutive director Elizabeth Ryan at THERESIENMESSE (908) 232-9400. ‘Rattled’ Author Visits WF’s Town Bookstore WESTFIELD – The Town Book Store in Westfield will host a meet- Ralph Vaughan Williams and-greet for author Debra Galant on Saturday, May 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. Her book, “Rattled,” a satire about DONA NOBIS PACEM class moms, animal rights and the McMansionization of the New Jer- SOPRANO: ANDI CAMPBELL TENOR: AXEL ANDERSON sey countryside, was inspired by a ALTO: SHARON MORRISON BASS: HOWARD THOMPSON January 2002 New York Times col- umn she wrote about the endangered timber rattlesnake. CAS CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA Set in the fictional subdivision of

Design: MoldaveDesigns, Mountainside NJ • www.moldavedesigns.com MoldaveDesigns, Design: Galapagos Estates, “Rattled” is about SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2007 — 8:00PM what happens when soccer moms, THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN WESTFIELD animal rights activists, dishonest real- Mountain Avenue at Broad Street estate developers and endangered spe- Funding has been made cies fight for ascendancy in the rapidly possible in part through $20 / $15 Students or Seniors. Tickets available at the door. developing New Jersey suburbs. a grant by the New Jersey Wheelchair Accessible. For Information Call: 908-654-5737 Those coming to the store, located State Council on the Arts/Department of State, at 270 East Broad Street (corner of a partner agency of the East Broad and Elmer Streets), can National Endowment for FRANK AND LYDIA BERGEN FOUNDATION meet the author. Anyone unable to the Arts. THE RUMMELL FOUNDATION NEW JERSEY STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS attend can call The Town Book Store Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through a grant administered by the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. at (908) 233-3535 to reserve an autographed copy.