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(O08) 232-4407 L'SPS 6X0020 Thursday, February 27, 2003 PuMhhed fcstn Thursday Siacc 1IWI FIFTY CENTS OUR 113th YEAR ISSUE NO. 25-113 Periodical Postage Paid at Westfield, NJ. ssHvs.goieader.com presstjn goleader.com Eight Candidates Five Candidates to Vie Compete For Four For Two Open Seats On Mountainside BOE

WF BOE Seats Bv LAUREN S. PASS Mr. Geiger has previously served Spetutlh Written for The W ntfieU leader as the Mountainside representative By JENNIFER IMNTO m em ber and hope to have the o p p o r­ to Berkeley Heights. According to Specially Written for Thr Wr LAUREN S. PASS and the Facilities Commit­ board in September to fill die The budget breakdown provided Robert Cockren stated that the shoe­ They are also requesting a $ 10,000 Bruct* Johnson V-I tail- Wrtltrn fa , TO W to ftfU U tO ,, homing ordinance needs to be re­ tee I have been the chair­ un-expired term of Mrs. Alter. by Mr. Berman reveals that a decrease line item to hire an interior design At Tuesday night's council meet­ man of the Facilities Com­ “Now having had the ex­ in the needs of the Special Education done. consultant to make the library ing. a special ordinance was passed The council previously discussed mittee for the past two years. perience of being on the board Department, combined with an in­ "warmer," according to Mrs. Cockren. that allows the council to finance the demolition of a home on Vernon Each of these experiences for close to six months, I am creased enrollm ent in the district as a The library is also requesting $1.1 million in un-funded pension has increased ms knowl­ much more aw are of the mul­ whole, allows for such room. In the Terrace, voiced concern over subdi­ money from the capital budget for liabilities tlirough the sale of a re­ vision and the applicableness of the edge of the challenges and titude of issues facing the 2003-2004 proposed budget for new carpeting, funding bond in cooperation with successes of our district. As I district. I hope to leverage Westfield Public Schools, die maxi­ shoe homing ordinance. The council discussed their dis­ tire county. The bond is being pro­ Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh have moved up the learning my know ledge gained and mum budget CAP is 5.7 percent, which content with the library’s use of funds cessed through the Union County staled at Tuesday's meeting thal the curve, I feel I have become continue to contribute to die equals an estimated maximum bud­ for salary increases rather than pro­ get of $65,452,158 Mr. Berman Improvement Authority. subdivision of that lot has already gramming at each of the past week’s more effective as a board U-rokl l ahrenthnld CONTINUED ON M O f 10 The council dten moved on to its been approved by the Planning budget meetings. A derision has yet regular conference agenda, which Board. He stated the subdivision to made regarding the library's bud­ htduded a rrvohmrm to draw war­ fully conforms to zoning regoia get or capital projects requests. Hearing on Temple Parking Lot rants for overpaid taxes for 2002 pur­ lions. The council's finance committee suant to a judgment Mr Cockren stated that if the sub­ will be meeting with the library board Acting Mayor Mattiiew Albano division had not been approved, the Much time was also spent discuss­ stated that the refund is the result of council could have denied the re­ ing vehicle purchases for various Application Postponed Again a tax appeal to the count s board of quest for the home dem olition, pend­ departments including Police and taxation. ing Planning Board approval. He said Recreation, but vehicle discussion In oilier business. Town Attorney the ordinance has been tested and was tabled until Town Administrator Bv LAUREN S. PASS The property owners did receive rial meetings is typically worked out now needs to be updated. James Gildea could provide a list of Sf>e% mO\ Written foe TVr WettfleU Leader between the town and the applicant. nonce ami a legal advertisement was BOE Candidate Acting Mayor Albano stated the all the town vehicles to the council. Last Thursday night, residents re­ published in 77ir Leader on February 6. Fees for the Board of Adjustment ordinance should be referred to the The Histone Preservation Commit­ turned to their homes, frustrated alter Though representatives from the and Planning Board vary by appli­ Submission Invitation Laws and Rules Committee. tee is requesting $3,150 to hire a cant Those fees depend on how much the Westfield B*>ard of Adjustment tow n and John Schmidt, the attorney Board of Education candidates The council wtii also review a long­ consultant in order to make more ICfHChCttUilg UK U .iiqni. >U*l£«i UUU MUR J.VA.J U4WZ UM. wppitvuuv .. meeting, winch was scheduled to, in Westfield. Scotch Plains and term lease tonne Downtown Westfield historical designations and to rewrite ,ir,r, fine new spaper wttx t i R t m l 3 B ipfcssiffHal* Hiding 7:30 p.m.. naa hern f a t * i tn * r Mountainside are invited to sub­ Corporation ILiVVL i The DWC has the ordinance that created the com­ reporter from The Hr, ard P r r a w as at Norma Yuro. a representative of the last minute mit a letter to die editor or a press proposed to lease office space in the mittee. The meeting w as to be held to hear Town Hall for the meeting. Department of Public Works. release each week regarding tlieir basement of die former Fleet Bank Once again the council agreed to When llie Town w as contacted and According to Town Zoning Offi­ the application being made by platform for the editions of March building at East Broad and Elm commit the money collected through Tempie Emanu-FI to construct a park ■ questioned as to why the m eeting w as cial. Kathleen Neville, applicants 6 through A pril 3. Streets, now occupied by The parking permits to a fund for parking canceled. The Leader w as directed to who request a special meeting are ing lot on an adjacent East Broad Submissions may include a Children's Place, a children’s cloth­ improvements Street property, but w as canceled due call Mr Schmidt. He staled that it is charged approximately $1,000 photo and should not exceed 250 ing store. On Tuesday night the council at­ the "town's responsibility" to notice This is die second Umc the meeting to a notification error. words. They are subject to editing Fourth Ward Democrat Council­ tacked the capital portion of the bud­ the newspapers has been postponed. As of press ume All regular meetings of the hoards as may be required for space and man Lawrence Goldman, who serves get. The council decided thal dies are posted in Town Hall and The Town Attorney Robert Cockren told no new date has been set for the meet­ style." as the Liaison lo the DW C. staled that deem ed the tow n's infrastructure and The Leader thal notification of spe- ing. HesrtielJ Leader receives a list of all All letters and press releases the lease took a long ume because of public safety to be the most impor­ of the meetings for the year Because should be emailed to the DWC's relationship with the tant items for the capital budget. this meeting was a special meeting. XMBMM editor©goleadercom by the Fri­ Westfield Area Chamber of Com­ $1.1 million is proposed to be spent two newspapers were to receive no- .. 2-3 O b itu a rv ...... 8 Real Estate 15-16 Regional day prev i o u s to the date o f publica­ merce He stated that the rent will be in 2003 on roads, sidew alks, and m l - lice, as well as every property owner Education — . 9 AAE .17-18 Editorial 4-5 tion. within 200 feet Community 6-7 Sports II *

A W atcmung C ommunications, Inc. P ublication P ag e 2 Thursday, February 27, 2003 (T|U' jilllrstfirlfr CuniH-r mid THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood State Sen. Suliga Promotes Video Lottery Terminals

By Bil l. SHEPPARD woman Nancy Malool and represen­ Specially Written for The Times tatives from the division of Taxation New Jersey State Senator Joseph todiscuss property tax relief and other Suliga began elected public service senior programs. with the Linden Board of Education Senator Suliga is the Co-Chair of back in 1977. He served on the Lin­ the New Jersey Senate Environment den City Council from 1984 to 1988 Committee and serves on the Budget and served as a Union County Free­ and Appropriations Committee. He is holder from 1988 to 1990. Sen. Suliga a member of the American Society for went on to the New Jersey State As­ Public Administration, chairman of sem bly in 1994 until his election as the Linden City Democratic Com­ a State Senator in 2002 representing mittee and a past president of the the 22nd Legislative District which Linden Jaycees. includes Scotch Plains and Fanwood. The Senator is married to Annmarie i — ------Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Westfield U'uder and The Times Pakulski since 1994. works an aver­ HOPEFUL CANDIDATE... Democrat Eller. Steinberg is shown busy in her Union of Scotch Plains-Fanwimd met with age of 60 plus hours a week, and law office which also serves as her temporary campaign office. Ms. Sternberg Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times “loves" the Jersey shore. recently announced drat she will seek the Democrat,c nom,natron for the State BUSY PUBLIC SKRVANT...Senator Joseph Suliga of the 22nd legislative district Senator Suliga last Monday in his of­ Aides tell TlieLeaderand TheTimes Assembly in the 21st legislative district. which includes Scotch Plains and Fanwood is shown above in his l.inden office last fice in Linden, where he also serves that that, “The senator speaks his mind, Monday answering questions from his constituents. community as Chief Financial Officer. The Senator is currently promot­ even outspoken at times, has a real Steinberg Prepares To Wrest ing his bill, introduced on January 16 passion for his work and takes public It’s Magic: Rotary Is Fun, that would allow Video Lottery Ter­ service seriously.” During the recent m inals (V LT’s) to be placed into New Snowstorm, he and his staff were ma­ DEM Nod in 21st District Jersey horse racing tracks. The VLT rooned in his legislative office and Informative Each Tuesday Bill if enacted, according to Senator caught up on a lot of work. When he By BILL SHEPPARD Specially Written for The Westfield Under and The limes nities. For instance, 1 was lucky to Suliga, is a “revenue generator for the honors a worthwhile group with a have a job as a waitress, to learn some state. The funds will be specifically Senate resolution, he has “resolution Union — Ellen Steinberg wanted to WESTFIELD — Tickets for the judiciary on several levels. Rich­ humility, to get an education," she earmarked for property tax relief, parties” in his backyard at his home. “1 be an attorney almost all ol her life, Westfield Rotary Club’s annual ard Solomon, who manages the Ed said matter-of-factly. education and senior citizens. The like being involved on a one to one ever since she and her dad. Howard Pancake Day and Children's Fair to Sullivan Theater, offered anecdotes "Are you a feminist?” the Leader bill will impact Atlantic City not basis with people,” Senator Saligasaid. Steinberg, used to watch Perry Mason be held Saturday at Westfield High from “The David Letterrnan Show" asked. She responds, "I'm pro choice, destroy it as some critics claim." In response to a variety of ques­ together on television. ”1 know it School between 8 a m. and 2 p.m. productions. and 1 strongly believe in equal pay for He added, “the impact on Atlantic tions the senator told The Leader and sounds a hit corny, hut I think that is are still available and may be pur­ Other programs featured Horace equal work. I’m an individual from 9 City will force the industry (gaming) The Times, "I support the doctors in what planted the seed." Ellen told / lie chased at the door. All proceeds Corbin, publisher ol The• Westfield to 5 and a w om an after 5. It’s wonder­ to be competitive, to adjust to the their plight to lower medical liability Trade Unifies when she was inter­ from the event benefit Rotary’s leader, who related how lie purchased ful beingaw otnan. I'm notaw om an’s marketplace, to be more consumer insurance.” On seniors purchasing viewed last Friday at her temporary Scholarship Fund to finance col­ the paper on the heals ol tragedy and candidate but a candidate that hap­ oriented and to promote the numer­ cheaper prescription medications “campaign” headquarters located in lege scholarships for Westfield High brought it into the electronic age and pens to be a wom an. I believe woman ous amenities of the area, the great from Canada, “If it’s legal, if its her law office in Union. Ms. Steinberg School graduates. Bertram Schwartz, a Rutgers profes­ have a different perspective. We are boardwalk, the ocean etc. I believe in deem ed safe, I'm for it. The last thing announced on January 28 her inten­ The breakfast will feature enter­ sor related his experiences Hying fifty the voice of the family, the spouse, competition, a free marketplace, that’s I want to do is to get in the way of tions to seek candidacy on the Demo­ tainment by bands comprised of stu­ missions over China during World the children, our parents." what America is based on." senior’s access to less expensive pre­ cratic ticket to run for the State Assem­ dents from the high school and War II with the “Flying Tigers.” Ellen Steinberg canted a private pilot 's Additionally according to Senator scription drugs.” bly representing the 21st district. Edison and Roosevelt middle Members themselves were the high­ license from Teterboro airport, serves as Suliga, the bill will help to decrease In addition to his senatorial duties As a child, Ms. Steinberg attended schools according to Jane Sentivan, light of such programs as "Authentic Chairwoman ol the Democratic party in sprawl and provide a lift to New in the district and financial work for public schools in Hillside, later attend­ president of the Westfield Rotary Chinese Cuisine” presented by Dr. Chatham and plays bridge when she has Jersey’s horse industry. He points out the town of Linden, the New Jersey ing the University o f Michigan for one Club Foundation and Pancake Day Edred Shen and “Popular Music ol time. She feels her career experiences that, ironically, New Jersey’s State Senate Democrat website lists Sena­ year. Financial reasons caused a break chairwoman. Both the Dixiland the 1950’s and 6 0 ’x" performed on animal is the horse; and there are tor Suliga as owning a manufacturing in her college education. She look a full have prepared her for public office, Community Band and New Jersey the banjo by attorney James Hely. more horses in New Jersey than there business, “Kool Scoop” Italian ices. time secretarial job at Prudential in namely the Stale legislature. Workshop for the Arts Studio Con­ Persons wishing to attend “Rotary, Senator Sul iga graduated from Kean Newark to save some money. She even­ She received an endorsem ent last cert Band will make special appear­ It's Magic!" on March 11 are asked to are in Texas. “There are approximately 80,000 University with a B.A. in Political tually moved to Michigan and took a week from The Woman's Campaign ances. Mrs. Sentivan also promises call Mark Kuehn, club membership acres of horse farms in New Jersey Science and a Masters Degree in Pub­ job as a waitress, enrolled in the univer­ Fund. The group is the oldest non­ activities for children including a chairman, at (90S) 233-6800, exten­ today. However It) years ago, there lic Administration. He went on to get sity, and worked her way through col­ partisan political action committee “Moon Walk” and plenty of games sion 316. were 120,000 acres. This is land lost a Masters in Science in Industrial Re­ lege in two and a half years. dedicated to electing pro-choice with prizes. A bake sale will be held lations from Rutgers University. "Those were great tim es," she told women running for office. She lold in conjunction with the event. County Clerk Publishes to sprawl." Senator Suliga said he will be meet­ The 22nd Legislative District in­ the Leader/Times. ” I worked as a wait­ the Leader/Times, "I'm not running Also during Pancake Day there will cludes the Middlesex County com­ ress to pay my tuition and living against anyone, I'm running for pub­ be an opportunity for members o( the 2003 Election Guide ing with numerous editorial boards munities of Dunellen and Middlesex; expenses. I had all I needed." lic office. business and professional commu­ COUNTY - A pamphlet outlining across the state in the coming weeks the Somerset County communities of Although she wanted to go on to In her January press release, Ellen, nity to reserve their space at the free important 2003 election dales, can­ to answer questions and to discuss Green Brook and North Plainfield, law school, she had no money when who resides in Chatham, says her “Rotary, It’s Magic!" luncheon being didate petition filing due dates, ab­ the merits of this bill. and the Union County communities she graduated from the University of commitment to the political process held Tuesday. March II, at 12:15 sentee ballot deadlines, and cam­ When asked about how he bal­ of Clark, Fanwood. Linden, Michigan with a degree in business. began w hen she w orked for Bill p.m. at the Westlield YMCA. paign-finance report deadlines is now ances his legislative and city duties, Plainfield, Rahway, Scotch Plains and She began a career in marketing and Bradley’s presidential campaign in “We are interested in meeting people available at public libraries in the “One compliments the other,” he said. Winfield. The senator’s District Of­ advertising, starting from the bot­ 2000, a personal role m odel of hers. from all sectors," says Carl Peer, the Union County clerk's office, and He adds that he was fortunate enough fice is located at 222 North Wood tom. “I taught myself typing from a Yet when questioned by the Leader/ Rotary president. "Rotary is a great municipal clerk offices throughout to gel over $ 1 mill ion in grants for the Avenue in Linden. He can be reached book, took an entry level job and Times. Ms Steinberg admits that her place to have lunch while sharing ex­ the county. The pamphlet also in­ district with the combined efforts of worked my way up in the corporate interest may have begun with her periences with colleagues, leant from cludes a detachable absentee ballot Assemblyman Jerry Green and As­ by phone at (908) 587-0805 or by e- mail [email protected]. world. It was a great experience.” Unde Sidney who served as the the programs and have a little lun." application. semblywoman Linda Slender. “I had the oppor tunity to work with Mayor of Hillside in the late 1950’s Mr. Peer credits Douglas Fasciale, The last day to register to vote in When asked what he would like to some excellent people with a strong and early !960's. "You may be right, club service chairman, for planning the April 15 school board election is convey to the citizens within his dis­ Dates Posted For work ethic. I felt comfortable work­ it may be in the blood." She tells the an “interesting and diverse” array of Monday, March 17. trict who may not know him, Senator ing in a team environment where we Leader/Times. programs this year. For example, Sen. The last day to apply by mail for an Suliga responded, "As a freshman ‘Great Decisions’ would sometimes work into the wee The 21st district includes; Thomas Kean. Jr. provided somestale­ absentee ballot for the election is Senator, I want constituents to know WESTFIELD — The Westfield hours to accomplish our project. I Westfield, Cranford, Garwood, Sum­ wide perspectives. Union County law Tuesday, April 8. that my office is always open to them. Adult School has announced the learned how to move projects along." mit. Mountainside, New Providence, enforcement was the topic in presen­ The pamphlet is available at the I would want people to know that I schedule for the “Great Decisions” Ms Steinberg became the first female Berkley Heights, Roselle Park and tations by Sheriff Ralph Froehich and County Clerk’s main office at the have a strong work ethic and respond program. Allclasses meet on Mondays account executive to handle the Ford Springfield in Union County; War­ Thomas Manahan, former prosecu­ Union County Courthouse in Eliza­ to people’s problems personally. I ren and Watchung in Somerset tor. United Stales District Court Judge beth, the annex at 300 North Avenue strive to give people straight answers from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m at Westfield MotorCarCompany. “1 was acargirl in High School in Room 121. Devel­ the industry," she explains to The County; M ilbum /Short Hills in Essex Joseph Greenway. Judge Edward East in Westfield, local libraries and to their questions or problems even if oped by the non-partisan Foreign Westfield Leader and The Times. She County; Chatham, Madison, Beglin, assignment judge for the Su­ municipal buildings throughout the answer or solution is disagreeable went on to open her own advertising Harding, and Long Hill in Morris perior Court of Union County, and Union County. to them, they deserve that.” Policy Association, the program is agency. “I rememberbeginning projects County. The district is currently rep Colonel Robert Kenny, an Air Force For more information, please con­ Local seniors with tax questions sponsored locally by the Westfield on my mother’s living room floor until resented in the NJ legislature by Re­ reservist with the Judge Advocate tact the County Clerk’s office at (908) met with Senator Suliga Wednesday, Area League of Women Voters. OnMarch3,Geofiiey Martin,ateacher the business could afford a one room General's Office provided insight into 527-4966 along with Scotch Plains Council- publicans: Senator Tom Kean, Jf, of at Edison Intermediate School in office and later a suite of offices." Westfield, Assemblyman Dr. Eric Westfield, will discuss “Afghanistan." In 1993, at the age of 41, she decided Munoz of Summit and Assemblyman Professor Rekha Datta, Associate to make her dream of being a lawyer John Brammick of Westfield. LIMOUSINE / CAR SERVICE Professor and Chairwoman of the come true. “I took my LSAT’s and The only FULL SERVICE Limo Co. in Political Science Department at began Law School at Seton Hall at U.C. Green Party Union County in business for 32 years Monmouth University, will speak on night while running the business dur­ "Women's Rights" on March 10. ing the day." She graduated with a Mike Fleshman of Africa Recov­ Juris Doctorate in 1996. Her parents, Sets Schedule for ery, a United Nations agency, will Howard and Mildred, were still alive O ur 32nd year in business lecture on “Nigeria" on April 7. to see her graduate and become an Westfield Meetings On April 14, former United States attorney licensed to practice law in The Union County branch ofithe ♦ 15 Passenger Luxury Vans ♦ S tr e t c h L im o u s in e s ♦ Lincoln Town Cars Foreign Service diplomat G . M ichael New York and New Jersey. "That was Green Party o f New Jersey meets pt 7 Eisenstadt will discuss “European In­ an emotional time for our family," She p.m. on the second Tuesday of every tegration," tells The Leader and The Times. Ms. month at Panera Bread on East Broad * Winter / Spring MASON'S j John Frankenstein, a research asso­ Steinberg's younger brother Neil also Street in Westfield. The next meeting i Special TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC I ciate and adjunct faculty member at graduated medical school and is now will be on Tuesday, March 11. A spec­ (908) 272-8698 I the Weatherhead East Asian Institute a cardiologist in Arizona. trum of local and state political mat­ OFF at Columbia University, will speak Ms. Steinberg calls herself “lucky" ters are discussed. All are welcome. 1 Use this coupon TO NEWARK on “China" on April 21. — “ I’ve been very, very lucky in For more information, please con­ I on your next trip For additional information on the having always been surrounded by tact Terri DiMatleo of Westfield at AIRPORT school please call (908) 232-4050 or good people, people who encour­ | EXPIRES 5/3/03 | (908) 654-9411 or by email at to the airport. visitwww.westfieldnj.com/adultschool. aged me and gave me good opportu­ - — — _ — J [email protected]

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By JAMES A. BRIDGE IKEA, he said, was the first to impact By BETSEY BURGDORF responsible for school budget difficulties •Specially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times the area. But the mercantile mix has Specially Written for The Westfielil Lemler and The Times that might place a moratorium on education ELIZABETH - Union County agreed defied expectations, once believed to be MOUNTAINSIDE — The budget for expenditure increases and limit furniture to pay the toll to drive the highway of solely retail. the coming school year was not the only purchases. Mr. Mirabelii stated that the Federal funding last Thursday. “You see uses there that complement focus at Tuesday’s Board of Education Mayor's office had received angry phone Just five days later. The Westfield Leader each other. You see more mainstream stores, meeting. Mountainside parents and other calls from residents blaming his office for and The Times o f Scotch Plains-Fanwood now you have restaurants, multiplex the­ residents came looking for answers con­ the budget woes. learned that the county has already begun aters. You notice their synergy of use,” he cerning the halt in construction of The board agreed that the wording did to reap the benefits. said. “It’s building on itself.” Beechwood School due to the removal of imply such and indicated that this was not Union County agreed to pay its man­ The Port, not to be outdone, is experi­ Ciro Randazzo builders. the intent. The BOE indeed prepared the datory membership fee to the little-known encing burgeoning freight traffic. The Board assured those attending that budget in order to balance the books. They “They expect a tripling of containers by Hartford 1 nsurance Company, the company said that they took full responsibility for it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY...On Monday,.Ion M. Bramnick ol Westfield takes tlu*oath North Jersey Transportation Planning of office in Trenton as new Assemblyman from the 21st Legislative District, Authority (NJTPA) on Thursday, and 2020,” Mr. Daley said. responsible for finding Randazzo’s replace­ Several of the board stated that last The goals o f the study are to separate ment as well as paying any additional costs year’s budget was poorly presented. This administered by Assembly Speaker AlbioSires, as Mr. Bramniek’s w ite, Patricia, approved applications for two studies: looks on. Asm. Bramnick replaces Thomas H. kcan,,|r., who moved up to the State one for a community bus study, the other port traffic from commercial and retail incurred, has been receiving bids. led to problems in trying to balance it Senate in January. Asm. Bramnick celebrated his 50th birthday that day. to improve traffic to and from the Port of traffic by converting North Avenue into Reportedly, a new contractor should successfully. Elizabeth, and parking around that area. a port destination-only roadway; con­ be hired in the near future. CSC, a con­ Both studies were approved on February structing ramps from the Jersey Gar­ struction management firm, has also been Part One of Two Parts 24. The federal share to fund those stud­ dens overpass for access to retail and hired by Hartford to oversee the con­ ies is a combined $140,000. Union commercial redevelopment in the IKEA, struction and expedite the completion of County’s share was in the neighborhood Jersey Gardens Mall and surrounds; the school. Once a new contractor has Westfield Becomes a Town 100 Years Ago of $36,000. design more freight rail and roadway to been hired and after the new contractor The Freeholders approved three resolu­ accommodate projected volume growth; has mobilized to resume work on the By MARGIE R. HOROWITZ train passed through Westfield in 1838, and mit were both smaller than Westfield until tions for programs and studies totaling expand bus lines, shuttle buses and plan school, the BOE. reported that an esti­ Specially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times by the 1860s, the Central Railroad of New the> became cities Now Plainfield has more than $300,000. The plans were for: for connecting to the Newark Elizabeth mated three to four months will be re­ The headline in the Union County Stan­ Jersey enabled passengers to ride from twenl) times ourmoney and five times out $130,155 to join the NJTPA’s Subre­ Rail Link network Elizabeth Segment, quired from that point in time to bring the dard newspaper edition of March 6, 1903 Westfield to Jersey City (and thence by ferry population, and Summit already has sev gional Transportation Planning Program; and to the Ferry Service to Manhattan; project to completion. read: “The Governor Signs Bill That Incor­ to lower Manhattan). The railroad promoted oral times as much money and is rapidly $77,502 for an 18-month NJTPA study and to implement Transportation De­ Prompted by publ ic comment, the board porates TheTown Of Westfield.” It goes on Westfield as a fine place to live; a sales heating us in population. Why talk of laws for the “Community Shuttle Efficiency mand Management and Transportation told residents that surplus money from the to say: “The Few Republicans Who Op­ brochure promised that commuters would and figures, and why imagine strange Project,” and $1(X),010 for the above- Systems M anagement strategies. 2(X)2-2(X)3 budget would cover the major­ posed The Measure Gracefully Withdrew travel in "luxurious palace coaches"; that things.'Plainly we have the better situation, mentioned two-year study of the Port Eliza­ The other is the Community Shuttle ity of the purchases necessary to adequately All Opposition And The Bill Went Through Westfield residents were "entirely free from hut we lack a government to do business beth area. Efficiency Program study. This 18- furnish the classrooms. Desks, chairs and With BellsOn. Freeholders Clique Crushed all inflammatory or chronic diseases" and with. Plainfield and Summit have beaten us According to Liz Marston of the NJTPA month study was engendered when the other necessities would also be transferred By Rapid Progress O f Westfield's Bill.” that the town had just built a “tasty and solely because they did not hav e an antique Subregional Planning Department, the three Union County communities were from Deerfield to Beechwood when the On the same page of the paper, J.W. commodious” school.’’ form of government to keep them buck” Authority's formula for funding is an 80 selected to receive three shuttle buses school becomes available. Singer on Prospect Street advertised a An 1894 brochure similarly boasted (/ Inion ( 'ouniy Standard, January 4 ,1901). percent to 20 percent model, with the so- through the New Jersey Transit Com­ The school system budget for the up­ fancy prime rib roast for 16 cents per pound that, "Westfield, indeed, hath charms Where In the same issue of the newspaper, called “subregions” in its “catchment area" munity Shuttle Program. The study will coming 2003-2004 year will be discussed and prime chuck roast for 10 cents per in the wide, wide world, is the grass greener, another columnist took the opposing view. paying the 20 percent. The 80 percent examine the feasibility of bus service in detail at a special meeting to be held on pound. J. Wiss & Sons advertised solid the sky bluer, or the air purer? Why. the He urged that Westfieklcould haveevery portion comprises 75 percent from the primarily to the awardees, Fanwood, Monday. March 3 at 8 p.m. at the Borough gold eyeglasses for $ I per pair. There was very exhilaration of such an atmosphere thing it wanted “and much more without Federal Highway Administration and 25 Scotch Plains and Roselle Park from the Hall. At that meeting, the BOE. will com­ an ad for R. Brunner, Watchmaker and sets every nerve a tingle, and the whole any change of government.’’ 1 he writer percent from the Federal Transit Author­ surrounding commuting community, plete a budget. This budget will be sent to Jeweler on Broad Street in Westfield. world aglow.” w arned: “The organization of a city takes ity. bringing commuters to Fanwood or the Union County wSuperintendent of That was 1 (X) years ago. when Westfield The last two decades of the 19th century loo much power away from the people and David Behrend, media spokesman Roselle Park. Schools for review the following day. The became a town. saw a rush to progress in Westfield. In places it in a hoard ofsevencoimci linen and for the NJTPA, said that the Federal The Westfield trains station will also board encourages the public to attend the In Union County, New Jersey, there are 1882, the population of the township was a Mayor. We w arn the people against an act government first required subregional receive some routes. Garwood and upcoming budget meeting. eight townships, seven boroughs, live cit­ 875; by 1900, the population had climbed that will make city fathers of a few, who participation in MPOs and then created Plainfield have also indicated interest in The BOE. has concerns over the budget ies — and just one town. The Town of to over 4,000 (Philhower). Between 1880 may do with ns as a tyrannical father might the NJTPA in 1991 under legislation participation, but are not initial targets of they wish to submit for the 2003-2004 year Westfield. How did Westfield become a and 1890, three newspapers were estab­ do with a child." palled the lntermodal Surface Trans­ the study. in that state law prohibits increasing spend­ “town”? Who made that choice, und why? lished in Westfield. Electric lights arrived In a subsequent town meeting, public portation Efficiency Act. and reaffirmed Mr. Daley said that the state program ing by more than 3 percent, called the And what were the consequences of that in 1893; the public water supply was estab­ sentiment was against any change in in the 1998 legislation called the Trans­ was really community by community. “budget cap.” Spending anticipated by the decision? lished in 1894; a sewer system was in­ West field’s form of government. A news portation Equity Act for the 21st Cen­ The Union County study’s focus was board has already exceeded the “cap.” The Today, it is accepted without question stalled in 1895, and the trolley appeared for paper article dated February 8. 1901 re tury. for route feasibility between towns, and increase in cost for medical and dental that Westfield is a town — as if that fact the first time in Westfield in 1898 ported on the "eloquent plea" for city The first of the Freeholder resolutions includes examining funding sources be­ coverage for teachers was reported to be a were an immutable law of physics or na­ (Philhower). government made by Marlin Welles, the was a $130,155 application to join the yond the fare box. The state will fund significant factor. ture. But it is not. In the early 20th century, The little rural village wasquickly becom­ chairman of the township committee. NJTPA’s Subregional Transportation the routes but ultimately the fiscal re­ If the proposed spending increase can­ the citizens of Westfield vigorously de­ ing an urban center. It is against this backdrop Welles argued that if Westfield were a Planning (STP) program, back-dated to sponsibility for the shuttle buses, driv­ not be approved due to limitations estab­ bated not only their form of government that the township leaders began a push, in city, "the taxpayers at large would not he July 1,2002 through J une 30 of this year. ers and other overhead are each indi­ lished by law, the board feels that the but also theireommunity’s municipal char­ 1900. to incorporate Westfield as a city. compelled to stand the expense of lateral This application authorizes the County vidual town’s. quality of education for the students will be acter. Thatdebatehad broader implications The incorporation of Summit City in sewers or of opening new streets which Manager George Devanney to agree to “After three years, they have to fund jeopardized. The board intends to propose for Westfield as it is today. 1899 provided the spark that inspired did not affect their properly." (Union join the NJTPA’s Subregional Trans­ the drivers and the service. That some­ a second ballot question to the public, The “West Fields of Elizabeth Town” Westfielders to consider changing their County Standard, February 8, 1901). lie portation Planning (STP) Program. The times becomes a problem,” Mr. Daley which will seek permission of the voters to were laid out in 1699 when some 30 square form of government. A progressive group also described how hard it was for the county share of this is $26,031. For this said. go above the budget “cap.” They feel that miles of land within the Rahway River known as the Westfield Sound Money current township government consist amount, the county then has access to the The NJTPA-funded study will help the additional spending is necessary to main­ watershed was divided into 100-acre lots. Club initiated the movement during the ing merely of three committeemen to NJTPA’s apparatus. Union County has member communities share costs and re­ tain the level of education in Mountainside. Within the years 1727 to 1735 or so. a small presidential campaign of 1900. In Novem­ handle the work of the township (a point $282,669 in programs before the NJTPA. sponsibilities, he said. Resident Scott Schmedel addressed the village began to take shape at the original ber 1900, the club disbanded and another that drew a derisive response from the of which the actual county commitment According to its official website board on the issue of videotaping the meet­ crossroads of East Broad Street, Central club, the Good Government Club, was audience). On the other side, one man is $56,533. Access to the Federal High­ www.njtpa.org. the NJTPA is the Metro­ ings for public record and for airing on TV- Avenue and Mountain Avenue. This was, established in its stead. expressed the fear that under (he city form way Administration and Federal Transit politan Planning Organization (MPO) for 35 in Mountainside. In a landmark decision, and still is, the heart of Westfield. The club formed a committee to visit of government, "the people would grow Authority funding comes with member­ the 13-county northern New Jersey re­ it was approved. The meeting on March 3 On January 27, 1794, Westfield for­ Summit and report on the new city’s careless and elect men to the common ship to the STP program. Membership is gion. The NJTPA annually oversees trans­ will be televised live on Channel 35. The mally separated from Elizabeth and was progress, and a public meeting held to council who were not honest ." required. portation investments in excess of $1 bil­ meeting on March 25 will also be televised made a separate Township to be called discuss the issue drew a “large attendance.” A couple of weeks later, the voters One of the approved projects was for lion. It evaluates and approves proposed and will focus on the presentation of the by the nameofTheTownshipof Westfield. (Union County Standard, December 18. overwhelmingly rejected the proposal,ami a two-year study of intermodal, or cross- transportation improvement projects and budget to the voting public. At the time of its separation from Elizabeth, l9(X)).Thc attendees of this public meeting the issue w as dropped for over a year. type transportation and/or alternative provides a forum for interagency coopera­ The construction of the bathrooms and Westfield was a rural community that in­ decided to arrange an advisory election of The conclusion, part two next week, will parking in the area of Jersey Gardens and tion and public input into funding deci­ batting cages on the Deerfield School prop­ cluded one Presbyterian church, about 14 “all legal voters who voted in Westfield at discuss the further debate 100 years ago Port Elizabeth generally. Port Elizabeth sions. It also sponsors and conducts stud­ erty was also discussed. The Recreation houses, one store, one blacksmith shop, the last election” to vote on the question about Westfield becoming a city with the is the largest single sea port on the East ies, assists county planning agencies and Department would like the BoardofEdu- one tavern and one schoolhouse. whether or not to incorporate as u city. ultimate decision made then to become the Coast, and more than 60,000 people. An monitors compliance with national airqual- ciitiiflVttv piiyfor the maitlfluliince of the ■ .In his book, “A History of Town of Newspaper columns written before the only town in Union County. Also next week additional 10,(M)0 people work near it, ity goals. Serving 6 million people, the bathroom facility, or th^y ,\yiJj be denied Westfield, Union County, New Jersey” advisory election highlighted thecontn >vcrsy. a synopsis will he presented ol the complex with 3,500 alone at the Jersey Gardens NJTPA is the fourth largest MPO in the access. The board feels that, since the (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing On one side, proponents of city govern subject regarding the differences between a Mall. nation. facilities will be constructed on school Co., 1923), Charles A. Philhower wrote menl foresaw progress, employment and city, town, borough and township in New' One elected representative of each of property, the students should have access that the town “had been in substantially this growth. "With acity government we could Jersey as they are defined today. The Port Elizabeth study is part of a * * * + * long-range Union County plan to keep the 15 represented government agen­ to the bathrooms during gym and for after­ condition for nearly a century.. .There was have such things as Plainfield and Summit Author Marcie Horowitz prepared this up with the dynamic growth of the both cies in its charter geography. Of that, school activities. The board will agree to absolutely no growth." have, and we lack namely: All the year article based on research from her course the port and the retail area, said Depart­ there are 13 counties and two munici­ allow the construction of the facilities, but As written by Jam es P. Johnson, work for carpenters, painters, masons and work at Drew University in February ment of Economic Development Direc­ palities. The counties are Union, War­ will not commit to maintaining them. They "Westfield: From Settlement to Suburb" tinmen. During a large part of last year 2002. Ms. Horowitz is resilient and an tor James Daley. ren, Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, said that the Mountainside Baseball League (Westfield Bicentennial Committee, 1977), when our mechanics were idle because no attorney in Westfield, specializing in envi Mr. Daley said the county has been Hunterdon, Somerset, Morris, Essex, and Recreation Department would utilize the arrival of the railroad, and the beginnings building was going up in Westfield, build­ ronmental law. She can he readied by eyeing the area, weighing the usage pro­ Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth and them the most. Nevertheless, the Board of the industrial revolution, marked a turn­ ings were going up in great numbers in the email al [email protected]. jections of roadways, volume of freight Ocean. The municipalities are Newark said they were supporti ve of the new facili­ ing point in the history of Westfield. The first cities round about us. Plainfield and Sum­ of railways and the amount of parking and Jersey City. Union County Free­ ties, and that they did not want to delay available today. The study, he said, will holder Daniel Sullivan is the Second completion of the project. focus on reducing the stress on commut­ Vice Chairofthe Authority, inchargeof Mountainside Councilman Paul ers and open up parking space by offer­ Planning & Economic Development Mirabelii voiced a concern over the word­ ing alternative parking and transporta­ Committee and is a member of the Freight ing in a document mailed by the BOE. to Mountainside residents. He said the tion to the area. Initiatives Committee. That committee The growth, he says, has been fueled is chaired by Mayor Sharpe James of Mayor’s office felt thijt the document im­ by the enterprise zone designation. 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▼ X I A N K ACCREDITED BY JCAHO 490 Boulevar • Kenilworth, NJ 07033 • 908-653-1800 MEMBER H >C A W atchunc C ommunications, Inc. P ublication P ag e Thursday, February 27, 2003 ® I|e ffiUegtfielh JIleafaer and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood THE TIMES Jii&estiielb %enber of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1959— l — Established IK90 - The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and WHS Cooperates with Police and the County of Union th e T ow nship o f Scotch Plains Diction Deception M em ber of: M em ber of: To Deter Drugs, Illicit Activities Below are four arcane words, each wltj New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association four definitions-only one is correct, i j e Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association also greatly improved the security in and National Newspaper Association On Friday, February 14, after The others are made up. Are you sharp enough Fanwood Business & Professional Association around the building to maintain the gen­ Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Westfield Leader published a story indi­ to discern this deception of diction? , • eral safety of our school community. Periodicals Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals - Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey cating that there had been ‘‘a major drug If you can guess one correctly - goj^ bust at Westfield High School,” Super­ Westfield High School has not and P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue guess. If you get two - well-read indi­ intendent of Schools Dr. William Foley will not hesitate to take appropriate ac­ Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N J. 07076 tion when we discover drug activities on vidual. If you get three - word expert: If called to tell me that Board of Education you get all four - You must have a lot-tj W eb: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 campus. In this case, the high school w as Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] members were receiving telephone calls free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at asking what had occurred. I told him that not involved. All words and correct definitions there had been no drug bust at Westfield Robert G. Petix come from the hoard game Diction P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 High School, but that the police had Principal Deception. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDA YBYWA TCHUNG COMMUN1CA TIONS, INC. apprised us of an incident involving some Westfield High School Answers to last week's arcane words. Horace R. Corbin Westfield High School students. Be­ Fred K. Lecomte ***** 1. Teratism - A monstrosity; a mal­ Michelle H. LePoidevin PUBUSHER yond being informed of it, the high school MARKETING DIRECTOR Publisher's Note: The front page story formed fetus AAE and EDUCATION David B. Corbin was not associated with this drug bust. Michael L. Bartiromo To deter student involvement with that appeared February 13 stated that 2. Saleratus - Baking soda S uzette F. S talker ASSISTANT PUBUSHER A SPORTS MARKETING A PRODUCTION "concerned citizens and parents called the 3. Tinea - Ringworm; a skin disease COMMUNITY drugs and other illicit activities, as well K aren M . H inds R o b ert P. C onnelly as to maintain good student/police rela­ police department and The Westfield caused by a fungus , Je n n ife r P into OFFICE MANAGER 4. Bra'ccale - Having feathers which MANAGER. BUSINESS SYSTEMS tionships, Detective Ron Allen has es­ Leader beginning last Friday, seeking de­ NEWS A REPORTING conceal the feet and legs Ben C o rb in Lauren A. Gruman tablished an office at Westfield High tails regarding rumors that a ‘major drug Lauren S. Pass bust' had occurred at Westfield High SERVICES MARKETING A PRODUCTION School and works closely on a daily IfECERTATION ASSIGNMENT EDTTOR SUBSCRIPTION PRICE basis with the Westfield High School School. It did not state that such an incident 1. A fight or contest for mastery * One-year - $24 * Two-year - $46 • Three-year - $66 • One-year college (September to May) - $16 administration and students. We have had, in fact, occurred at the school. 2. A pulling or plucking off 3. A decree or sentence of the court 4. An ending or closing statement Fanwood Business Owner Objects IMPINGUATION We Commend Our Public Safety Officials 1. The act of pawning or condition^ being pawned To Borough Redevelopment Plan 2. A dashing or clashing For Trying to Improve on a Good System 3. In falconry, repair of a hawk’s feath­ squad, along with elected officials who serve on A program contemplated by trying to rectify it for years. Why would ers or wings Local and county governments create specialty Fanwood’s mayor and Borough Council we want to recreate this problem? 4 A flattened state or condition groups comprised of citizens, experts and elected the committee, and the Town Administrator. On involves redeveloping downtown The supporters of the Fanwood rede­ ICHTHVOLITE officials. The missions of such groups are usually the agenda was a discussion regarding whether Fanwood. The Fanwood Borough Coun­ velopment plan additionally state that 1. A footprint cil has declared the downtown area bor­ this plan will reduce the residents' prop­ 2. The impression of a fish in a rock well defined by the governing body or official who the fire department should or could answer/dis- dered by Martine Avenue, LaGrande erty taxes. This is also foolish. It will 3. An infection causing pernicious clot­ appoints the members to the board, commission or patch medical calls instead of or in addition to the Avenue, Second Street and South Av­ increase the stress on the school system ting of blood committee. The group may investigate problems, current system. enue a “blighted area” and is supporting and the infrastructure of Fanwood. Resi­ 4. An extinct genus of birds with sock­ the redevelopment plan. dential units do not help offset taxes - eted teeth and biconcave vertebrae hear input from citizens, listen to experts or issue Currently, the police department receives all 911 Once the area is declared “blighted," a they increase them. None of the other TORVITY reports to advise those who appointed them. calls, dispatches a patrol car to all calls and imme­ majority vote is all that is needed by the municipalities cited in the redevelop­ 1. Sternness; grimness There are planning boards, historic preservation diately forwards medical emergencies to the res­ council to build whatever they want! The ment proposal (Hoboken. Westfield. 2. Second-class, such as with racing council has the power to relocate, tempo­ Summit, etc.) have low property taxes. commissions, special task forces, boards of adjust­ cue squad, which answers the call. There is a boats rarily close, or move existing businesses Finally, the Fanwood mayor and Bor­ 3. A twisting ment, environmental committees, and so on. Most mutual aid agreement in place and the numbers tell against their will, and ignore all zoning ough Council are not doing the people ol 4. Act of torturing of us, when we’re being honest with ourselves, the success story. The system works, has been and variances. Fanwood justice. They are not telling Several years ago, a previous borough their constituents the entire plan; instead, aren't quite sure of exactly what the Boards of working for years, and will in all probability con­ administration attempted to build an apart­ they are only revealing half-truths. Hardly Adjustment are adjusting or what plans the Planning tinue to work in the best interest of public safety. ment building on the old “Dean Oil” site. anyone affected by the redevelopment Thank You, Westfield, Board has in mind for us. We trust that they are doing The groups involved in our public safety, rescue The residents of Fanwood opposed this plan knew that voting the area “blighted” loud and clear, and the plan was defeated. meant that it gives the council the right of For Keeping Greta’s something worthwhile because they were appointed squad, police and fire departments are some of the The new plan calls for more than twice “eminent domain” (the power to ignore Beautiful Spirit Alive by elected officials who we voted for, and, for the best in the state. They have the awards to prove it. as many residential units in the same 6.5- zoning and take property from an owner It was titled ‘ ‘A Game to Remember.” It tmly most part, are comprised of citizen volunteers. So why are they looking at modifying or changing acre block. Our school district is well without his or her consent). known as a good one. That makes these The fact that compensation is to be becameanight to remember. Theevening began They do seem to schedule a lot of meetings. We the system? Why are they holding a meeting on the new townhouses and apartments likely offered to the owners is beside the point: with the eloquent and profound words of know this because we report on as many of these issue and spending time discussing it? to be purchased or rented by tenants with How can the compensation be termed Mayor Gregory McDermott, the spiritually as we can - because they are important. Well, this is Westfield and that’s the way it children, which would add more stu­ “fair" if the original owner does not want assuring prayersofReverendTinaMcCormick dents to our already overburdened and the heart-touching remembrance del i vered Most of us, unless we’re personally involved happens. They’re constantly looking at ways to to sell? Most times that the power of schools. Many of our local residents eminent domain is exercised, a theft has by Mrs. Wendy Schoenemann. with a specific issue that comes under the jurisdic­ make a great system better. bought houses in Fanwood or Scotch occurred. The government has stolen The game, as expected, was a competitive, tion of the board or committee, don’t attend the The people on these committees, boards or com­ Plains so that their children could go to land from a person unwilling to sell. hard fought rivalry between Westfield’s finest school here; why wouldn’t parents who and bravest. Door prizes, raffles, 50/50’s, meetings. In reading the newspaper, we might go missions want to periodically examine our systems I realize that this may sound hard to can’t afford to purchase a home in the believe, but it is true. You can read the halftime games, D.J. music and a wit-filled right to the sports pages, obituaries, arts and enter­ and see if they can improve on them. Is this a bad SP-F district rent an apartment here in­ redevelopment plan for yourself at emcee kept the evening entertaining. By all tainment or other areas that specifically interest us. thing ? No. It seems to us that we are rather lucky stead? Fanwood Borough Hall, and you can accounts, the event was a huge success. 1 would I ike to take this opportunity to thank When we see a headline that addresses a board or that they do. It is because of efforts like this that we The redevelopment plan does not even confirm the rules of "eminent domain” in come close to addressing parking for all any legal dictionary. all w hocontributed in the successful effort. The committee meeting, the thought might come to have such highly trained professionals who re­ the proposed new downtown residents Is this the kind of action that you intended Westfield BoosterClub, the Westfield police, mind to look at it later. The general impression spond to our emergencies, whether police, fire or and merchant employees, never mind when you elected the Fanwood Borough fire and rescue squads, students, parents and faculty at Westfield High School, the TV crew. might be that these meetings might be a little dull rescue squad. The stellar performance in response shoppers trying to get to the area. The Council members? If not, then contact them developer stales that the people buying/ and let them know how you feel. D J., emcee andal I the others who volunteered or of lesser importance. to our medical emergencies is the best testimony. renting these housing units will not have thei rti me and talents.' rhank you to the Westfield A.P. Gasparino, Jr. The Westfield Leader attended a Public Safety We should also celebrate the fact that we have cars because of the proximity to the train merchants .who seem to never say no. in Owner, Anton's Salon Spa supporting community efibrts. All of you make Committee meeting in Westfield this week, down a group like the Public Safety Committee and station, and that the shopper and mer­ chant oyeffiqw could use “on-$treet” Fanwood Westfield the special community that sets us at the Municipal Building. As one would expect, officials who have frank public meetings and parking on-lhe four boundary streets and apart. the experts in public safety were in attendance, examine issues in an effort to make things a little the train station lot. Most importantly, thank you to the Schoenemann family, for shilling thenightand including the chiefs of Westfield’s police and fire bit better for all of us. I find this ridiculous. The group push­ ing this plan is trying to copy Westfield In Democracy, Voicing Greta’s beautiful spirit with us. May God bless departments and representatives from the rescue This is Westfield. It’s a good thing. and calls it the “urbanization” or Dissent Is Not Traitorous you. "Hobokeni/.ation” of Fanwood. Anyone Chief Bernard Tran who has worked or tried to shop in Westfield Police Department Letters to the Editor Westfield knows that their parking situ­ Michelle LePoidevin never ceases to ation is disastrous, and they have been amaze me with her lack of understanding I of democracy. She tells us that “you are Lack of Snow Removal either an American or a traitor." WF Resident Responds to Pen & Ink WF Parent Recommends Hiring 1 had the privilege of representing this Presents Problem country as a Peace Corps volunteer in West More School Guidance Counselors Africa, an area not known for its adherence At South Ave. Station Column about French Products to democratic principles. The father of a My husband and I were surprised and We all know there are many, many good to college. good friend was jailed for 15 years because very pleased with the prompt snow plow­ programs competing for our tax dollars. In the February 20 issue under the buying Saudi oil? While we’re at it. Pope We have a great community here in he was a "traitor.” In fact, his only crime • ing of our neighborhood. But, as a Westfield The dilemma: how to get funding for all of Westjlel^l: students, parents, teachers, heading Pen & Ink, Michelle LePoidevin John Paul II has been vociferous in his was disagreeing publicly with the govern­ train commuter, I was shocked at the lack them. The answer: priorities, priorities! combined with a challenging academic editorializes with the title of “Boycotter condemnqjjon of starting a war there. I ment. of preparedness and urgency at the South Over the past four months, 1 have program. Now, let’s go tell, not sell our des Produits Francaiss." To be precise, can’t imagine what Ms. LePoidevin What Ms. LePoidevin is suggesting is Avenue parking lot. worked on a committee with students, story. Look at it from a financial stand­ Francais has only one S, but that is the would do about him. that anyone who disagrees with our gov­ The lot is a very dangerous situation. At very least in a series of hysterical mis­ Supporting the war on terrorism does parents and teachers to evaluate “class point: the cost of educating a student, least 30 percent of the spaces are filled with rank” at Westfield High School. The grades K through 12 in Westfield, is ernment is a traitor, a philosophy more in statements and absurdities. not mean obeying every directive from keeping with Iraq or North Korea than with snow from the plow. People are parking "Spineless” and “jellyfish” are some of George W. Bush. With exception of the committee has reached a conclusion, approximately $ 120,000. Can we afford anywhere and everywhere. Not only is pur which it will present to the Board of to spend another $20 per senior student America. Our democracy is strong pre­ her choice words to describe France’s lunatic fringe, most people all over the cisely because it can tolerate dissent. In vision blocked due to the high snow piles, stand on letting the UN inspectors com­ world want to see the Al Queda network Education at a future date. As part of this and help put the finishing touches on our some parking "lanes" are a cul-de-sac and committee, however, I have come to be children’s future? After all the property fact, often we find that history proves the plete the tasks of looking for weapons of and all its leaders brought to swift jus­ dissenting view correct (examples include it is impossible to turn around. Even walk­ mass destruction in Iraq. This, to her, is tice. The case to most of the world’s terribly concerned about the state of the taxes, elementary school projects, middle ing in the station’s lot is impossible. guidance department. It is incredibly school struggles, high school challenges the internment of Japanese-Americans in "dodging support oftheU.S.” She quotes people has not been made that Al Queda Does anyone on our council commute understaffed, as well as under funded. and efforts of saving for college, do a few World War II. the McCarthy red-baiting Mr Bush’s statement. “You are either and Iraq are partners or ever were. into New York City? Is any of our aniMI Currently, Westfield High School has extra dollars really matter? and the Vietnam War). with us or you are against us.” That In Europe, where rightly, most people tee going to preparing for snow removal? more students per guidance counselor Finally, when people come to Westfield, A significant proportion of the Ameri­ statement was made immediately after9/ consider Saddam Hussein a vicious thug After our last six-inch snow, the parking than any high school to which we like to our great school system and college place­ can people question the need for military 11. It referred to the AI Queda terrorism whom the world would like to see the end lot was only plowed. This, too, resulted in compare ourselves. The average student ment is a focal point in that decision. Think intervention in Iraq; is Ms. LePoidevin all over the world. For that he got almost of, polls in every country registered be­ a loss of many parking spaces. I would to counselor ratio is 210 to one, while at of it as if you were selling your home. We suggesting they are all traitors and not "true think snow removal, not just plowing, unanimous worldwide support. That state­ tween 70 percent and 85 percent against our high school, the ratio is 2 4 1 to one. all try to make our home look its best just as Americans?” If she believes that only an would be a priority for the Town of ment did not refer to Saddam Hussein. starting a war against him. In Italy, Prime The staff is so overwhelmed that coun­ we’re ready to send it off. opinion completely in line with the Westfield, but it obviously is not. Who says France, or for that matter Minister Berlusconi, whose support of selors cannot possibly meet with stu­ If you support this issue, please contact government’s is acceptable, perhaps she Germany (their Chancellor has stated President Bush has been unwavering, dents as frequently as they could or the members of the Board of Education. Let would be happier living in “democracies" Robin }1ellusi categorically he will never support a war said recently that, “war was not inevi­ should. The result is poor communica­ them know. like Iraq or North Korea. Westfield against Iraq, even if the UN sanctions it), table." Do you suppose that over a mil­ tion, and limited knowledge of the stu­ Esperanza Betancourt V ictor Sloan, MD Belgium, China, Russia and many oth­ lion Romans marching last Saturday had dent - from the standpoint of academics, Scotch Plains MS Resident Urges All ers, must support the U.S. in everything anything to do with this sudden change strengths, interests, etc. Westfield it deems in its own self-interest? If we of spirit? Fully 85 percent of Italians I would like to recommend several Drivers to Slow Down start boycotting French products, then polled registered disapproval of starting suggestions to get Westfield High School Yesterday. Thursday February 20. at lets carry through with the rest. Let’s a war with Iraq. Should we he boycotting Fanwood Officials Respond in line with other districts. The first is to about 2:30 p.m., I was driving from the stop buying German cars, machinery Italian wines, too? increase the guidance staff, as well as ShopRite in Garwood. My route was dow n and pharmaceuticals. Let’s stop buying She claims that French cheese and To Revitalization Concerns revisit the job description of the counse­ South Chestnut heading towards Belgian chocolates, Russian natural gas, wine sales are plunging all over the world. lors. This will allow increased time and Gale Miller needn’t fear that Fanwood’s H's expected that the residences will Mountainside. There were massive hanks Chinese clothing, etc. Going further, I don’t know where she gets this. I don’t interaction between the student and coun­ downtown revitalization plan will lead to consist mostly of singles, DINKs ( Double of snow on both sides of the road; coming practically all Arab countries are against believe it. If it’s true, so are a lot of other selor. In addition, we could increase the additional school costs. Income No Kids) and empty nesters: The at me, at breakneck speed, was a large SUV a war by the U.S. in Iraq. Are we to stop countries’ products off their highs of the travel budget for the guidance depart­ The developer' s proposed plan calls for 50 reason we don't expect any significant There was absol utely nowhere for me to go. late ’90s. The reason might he that there’s ment so that our staff can visit colleges townhouses and up to 60 apartments above number of school-age children is that there She (the SUV driver), never slowing down, Rescue Squad Praises a worldu. uk rtvession and the Euro is up aero** the country. stores. But we are assured By our planner wilt be no bad, yards. Typrcatty. people came so dose to hitting me neud on.! just 30 percent in two and one-half years Both of these recommendations will who works for the Borough ofFanwood, not with kids want to own single-family houses froze w ith fear, it took me an hour or so to Cooperative Effort against the dollar. That would account increase the opportunity for our students a developer that they wtll have very few so the kids can play in the hack yard. calm down after reaching my home. for a big drop in sales, not disgust at to achieve success in college admissions. school-age children. This is confirmed by the Another reason we don't expect a signifi­ Sadly, this is a relatively common place Of Town Agencies France. We will establish a relationship with experience in Metuchen. where a similar cant number of school-age children is the thing now when driving around in those colleges and better match student The Westfield Volunteer Rescue I have a suggestion for Ms. LePoidevin: redevelopment has taken place. price of these units, in the range of$275,000 Westfield. All of us who have lived in this Squad extends a special thank you to Stop confining your news sources to the to $400,000. People with scltool-age chil­ area for years cannot fathom just what is the Westfield Police Department, the New York Post, Bob Grant and Rush dren will buy a single-family house be­ happening. The rudeness, lack of any con­ Fire Department and the Department of Limhaughexclusively. Addthe/Vew York cause it gives them heller value for the sideration and downright life threatening Public Works for their work in clearing Times, Time Magazine and National Pub­ money. But there are many people without driving habits are unbelievable. Stop signs our roads, sidewalks and entryways lic Radio. This might give her a more school-age children who will find are ignored, pedestrians seem u> be an during last week’s enormous snow­ balanced and less fanatical point of view. townhouses at these prices attractive be­ obstacle, and the arrogant disregard tor the storm. It would also give your paper an enhanced cause. for whatever reason, they don't safety of others is monumental. Their efforts facilitated our ability to reputation, because yours is really a very’ want to contend w ith land as part of their We. who have lived here fora long time. < v r7 : * i mrmi-nv ueui ptttiem.v The *quau answered ovei well written weekly newspaper. u.x.d out children and know u*c \Yg &C KuUHin.Tv jJygjy; 3t) chipi^ ctr^* 1 rstts sffti flrsfwl w e r 2© Jurk 1L Uwuwtf ■ngihui.Jiuta patients during the blizzard. Westfield Avenue to he replaced by new development. various activities and appointment: The Westfield Rescue squad is an all- Whether the Martine Avenue stores wtll be were m your shoes once. I would poii volunteer organization. It is one of the or not depends upon negotiations between however, that a lack o f planning on To Reach L s their owners and the developer. few resident squads in the state Last E-Mail press a goleader com pan or a disregard for common court* year, the squad was awarded EMS Vol­ We developed our downtown revitaliza­ you should m* put my life or that of at unteer Organization of the Year by the tion plan because two-thirds of the block had else in jeopardy New Jersey Department of Health and Deadlines lain fallow for decades, while some struc­ We are y our neighbors, someone ■ Senior Services. General News - Fnday 4pm tures are in depkvable condition We heliev e loved ones and your friend, and we We depend on and thank the commu­ Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm the result will be pleasing to residents of to return safely to our homes each da; nity for their contributions Our address Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm Fanwood and Scotch Plains, and will not as you do. An accident that injures o is: The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Ad Reservation - Fnday 4pm result in any significant increase in school us will most certainly slow you do population Squad. P.O. Box 356. Westfield, N.J. Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm you w ere in a hurry. and in retrospec 07091 For all emergency services, please For more information, readers should go put my point across better than a pen call 9 1 1 to www .visitfanwood.com hand today Please, for all our sakes For more information, see down! The Officers and Members, www gokader.com help I < h i is Jung. Mayor Westfield V olunteer Rescue Squad Jod Whitaker. C ouncil President Martha Harrigan Borough of Fanwood Mountain**" A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication 2Ilji’ BUratfirlh TCrahrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, February 27, 2003 Old Guard Celebrates 70, Reviews Its Rich History WESTFIELD — On February 20. pointed a com m ittee to help organize Debbie Schmidt. Executive Director a chapter in Westfield. The Secretary of The Westfield Area Chamber of o f the Westfield YMCA invited five Com m erce, spoke on the goals o f the residents to go to the Summ it YMCA chamber. Following Mrs. Schmidt, to investigate this well recommended Old Guard Milan Kriznansky gave a club thriving in Summit as a haven brief history of the Old Guard to new­ for retired men comers. The secretary of the Westfield Y The Westfield Area Old Guard pro­ sent out a letter inviting 25 Westfield vides the opportunity to make new residents to help establish an Old Honors two volunteers with Distinguished From the Archives of The Westfield Leader acquaintances. As relayed by Jack Guard chapter in Westfield. NOT TOO LONG AGO.. .Old Guard officers for 1998. pictured left to right, were: Service w ards. Pictured, left to right, are: Thomas Luciano, past president of the McHugh of the organization — Dr. The Westfield Chapter was estab­ front row, Charles Bilics, Recording Secretary, and Richard Weiss. Correspond­ YMCA Board of Directors, Jack Dambaugh and Bill (Minsorg, honorees; and Ann ing Secretary; back row, Thomas Splaine, Assistant Treasurer: Robert Broadwell, Samuel Johnson once said. "If a man lished on February 17, 1933. It is the Flynn, immediate past president of the YMCA Board of Directors. Treasurer. and Jack McHugh, Vice Director. Missing is Everett Yacker, Director. does not make new acquaintances as second oldest of some 22 active chap­ On February 17. the Old Guard celebrated its 70th anniversary. he advances through life, he will soon ters. find himself alone. A man sir. must In 1954. the Y held a celebration to YMCA Honors Volunteers keep his friendship in constant repair." recognize the 25th anniversary of the On February 17, The O ld Guard of present building. At this tim e, the Old With Service Awards Westfield celebrated its 70th anni­ Guard realized there was a mortgage SCOTCH PLAINS The on the Board of Directors until 2(X)2, versary. Three years before the of $ 1,2(X) still on the building. They Fanwood-Seotch Plains YMCA pre­ and was elected President in 1993 for Westfield chapter was formed. Sum­ organized a drive and paid off the ‘Pen and Ink’ Column Was Too Harsh sented its “Distinguished Service a term of four years. During his Board mit decided to meet weekly to dis­ m ortgage. Award" tutw o long-time volunteers tenure. Mr. Ohnsorg also was a mem- « cuss the topics pertinent to the day. The Old Guard meets every Thurs­ at its Annual Dinner Dance held on b e ro f the Finance Committee as well Maligning Freneh Freedom of Speech They decided to organize on a formal day morning in the Kellogg room of the February 8.1 lonorees Jack Dambuagh as Chairperson of the International As a regular reader of The Westfield without him. But does the French sugges­ basis. O n D ecem ber 2.1930, they did Westfield Y to hear speakers, share a and Bill Ohnsorg became members of Committee. He is still an active mem­ Leader. I was disappointed to read Michelle tion that there may he an alternative to war, so and took the name Old Guard. cup of coffee and brag about achieve­ a war that could easily result in the deaths theYMC A Board of Directors in 1984 ber of the Board of Trustees. Le Poidevin’s recent “Pen and ink” col­ They took the name "Old” which ments in bridge, bowling and golf. The of thousands of innocent Iraqi civilians, and served in many capacities. The Fanwood-Seotch Plains umn (Feb. 20) regarding the proposed does not mean age. It is a term of M errymen plan their “singouts" for the boycott of French products due to lack of make them spineless traitors? Mr. Dambaugh, a former Scotch YMCA presents its Distinguished endearm ent; also Old G uard refers to enjoyment of local nursing homes and French support in a possible war with Iraq. Hopefully, we as a nation can be open- Plains resident, served on the Board Service Aw ard annually to volunteers Napoleon’s "Old Guard” who were other clubs. Visitors ate welcome. For The column seemed to echo our current minded enough to at least consider the until 2(X)1. when he retired to North or staff who exemplify the Y's Mis­ his true, loyal and trusted soldiers. m ore information, e-mail Mr. McHugh national tendency to view all issues, and in French point of view. And certainly, if our Carolina. 1 le was elected Treasurer of sion of improving the quality of life hope is to persuade the French to agree to The Summit chapter then ap­ at [email protected]. this case, the primacy of American global the Board in 1992, a position he held for individuals, families and commu­ interests, in simple terms of black-and- our approach, branding them with invec­ until his retirement. nities in its service area o! Fanwood. white and right-or-wrong. While certainly tive, or for that matter boycotting roquefort Scotch Plains and Clark. simplifying the thinking process and mak­ cheese, is unlikely to help our cause. History of Proprietary House Mr. ()hnsorg of Scotch Plains served ing political speechmaking easier, this in­ I’d also like to remind Ms. Le Poidevin clination has the unfortunate result of over­ that her journalistic freedom is, in some simplifying our own view of America’s part at least, a gift from a French nation that iilim it e d place in the world as a national global provided invaluable support to us during To be Discussed at Luncheon citizen (what’s good for America is good our war of independence from England. WESTFIELD — “The History of Colonial days between East Jersey for everybody, right?). Hopefully, Ms. LePoidevin is grateful for the Proprietary House in Perth Amboy" and Wesi Jersey and governed by a Nevertheless, we live in a free country that freedom, and one would think that her will be the subject of a slide and Proprietorship, headed by a Royal oiimi im itations vitriol towards the French people would be with a free press, and Ms. LePoidevin is, lecture presentation by former Governor. tempered somewhat as a result. No, I* m not 15 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ thankfully, entitled to state her views in our Westfield Town Historian Ralph Jones The Proprietary House was erected local newspaper as she sees fit. of French descent, or even particularly at the First Wednesday Luncheon of in 1764 by the East Jersey Proprietors 908.654.6440 Her rhetoric however, referring to the liberal in my political convictions. as an official residence for the Royal people of France as "spineless jellyfish” I’m reminded of Barry Goldwater’s the Westfield Historical Society. and “traitors” struck me as unnecessarily famous comment that “extremism in de­ The luncheon will be held at noon Governor, to ensure their dominance yew~7 0 fl wireless Mmmmmm Authorized Retailer harsh, and bordering on irresponsible. In fense of liberty is no vice,” and would on March 5 at BG Fields Restaurant, in Colonial politics, Ms. LePoidevin’s view, the French posi­ defend Ms. LePoidevin’s liberty to say located at 560 Springfield Avenue in Mr. Jones will trace the history of tion is evidently traitorous and spineless what she does. But I also believe that Westfield. the Proprietary House from that pe­ simply because of French audacity to dis­ extremism in the language we use to de­ riod to its present-day use. unlimited Mr. Jones, a Lifetim e Trustee and a scribe a long-time national ally, or for that agree with America’s current rush to war former President of the Westfield His­ Regular attendees of the luncheon matter a boycott of French products, is ill- Night & weekend with Iraq. torical Society, is also currently a will be contacted by a telephone com­ Few harbor illusions that Saddam considered. if truly considered at all in her Airtime Minutes trustee of the Proprietary House, as mittee of the society to verify reserva­ on tho America's ChoicoSM network Hussein’s regime isn’t oppressive (even column. tions. Space permitting, others may “evil"), or more to the point, disarmed, and well as Chairman of the Collection Plus Robert R. Gregory Jr. attend. Interested individuals are that the world wouldn’t be a safer place Westfield C om m ittee. asked to call (5)08) 233-2930 by noon in n n anvtm,e mobile /in n In his presentation, he will discuss lU U U to mobile minutes m i l l minutes how New Jersey was divided during on Monday, March 3. in call any nf am 30 million cusiomais iialinnwiilo Resident Objects to Proposed on our national mobile to mobile network Prospect Townhouse Development Mothers & More to Host Auction EUERV MONTH FOR LIFE All when you sign a now I or 7 yeai Customer Agieement now lust My husband and I reside on Prospect value of real estate. and remain on tho Amaiina’s Choice plan Street - near the site of a proposed ten-unit 11'Mr. Goski’s use variance were granted, For Charity in March at Stage House Unlimited nationwide long distance 1 3 9 1 9 the town would be changing the location of townhouse development by Kenneth AREA — Mothers & More, Sum- sectarian nursery school program fol­ No roaming charges coast lo coast Goski. our home without changing our address! monthly access mit/Chathamchapter, will host a char­ low and moderate-income families. All when on the America's Choice Noiwoik During our search for our first home in Not only is this unfair to all Prospect Street ity wine tasting and silent auction on This event is open to the public, and the spring of 2(X)1, we were immediately homeowners, it will set a terrible precedent SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATIONS all arc invited to enjoy excellent food attracted to Westfield because of the quan­ for the future. March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stage Monthly, Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday: 9:30 am to 7:30 pm tity and variety of beautiful older homes - The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to House Restaurant in Scotch Plains. It and a wine tasting at a price o f $35 per Friday: 9:30umto6:00pm, Snturduy: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm homes with history and character. Westfield vote on Mr. Goski’s application for a use will benefit the pre-school at St. John’s person, For tickets, please call (90S) Sunday: 11:00 am to4:00 pm was unique because of these homes. The variance on March 10,2003 at 7:30 pm, at to help children and families in need. 771 -0765, no later than Friday, March Nelwoik mil avoilablo in all unios Calls plncurl while nil die Aimmcu s Choice naiwmk $ 69/uitn Motiilu in iiiubilu mil iwmlulilo lliiuuflhuuMlm . Amenta's Choice nutworly. Ijununes CDMA In imnla plume with uniliUtitl m Hwmh . , , >, townhouses, particularly the ones on the the Municipal Building. If you believe that The mission of the Community Pre- 24, « r yisjt .^w.W.lUfluiFMmifiav-uni/ >riv/ J j's q x y b itjo v / w t> a A .^nibiiutT ii;qrjifUJi7i on) east side of Prospect Street, were detrac­ Westfielders should be able to rely on the S'Chool W Id 'provide a qulility. Wd'ri-1 M&M/munis, ...... tion j but we were assured by our realtor that zoning laws, please come to the hearing and our side of the street was zoned for one- and voice your opinion. two*family homes. 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Pumac ation (Lire Itlrstfirlii lo -afU T and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, February 27, 2003 Page 7 One Act of Kindness Can Ripple Holy Trinity Prayer Service To Create a Richer Community B> KATIE FEE ITS community. If one child alters the To Focus Upon HIV/AIDS . °dung in the not-for-profitworld, demands put on a teacher because VVI STFU 1 n On Monthly. March ney in dealing with the death of her l am frequently asked. How many class work is completed as assigned, 10. the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic brother from AIDS. She is a resident of cuents do you serve each year?' Seems and classroom behavior is less dis­ C’hutvh in Westfield will offei a prayer Jersey City and a Dominican Assnci like a pretty straight-forward ques- ruptive. the learning environment has service at 7:30 p.m. (hut will address ate of North Caldwell. tion "tet, each tim e I am asked this improved for all the students. HIV/AIDS. Dr. Lorraine Tosidlo. a resident of question, 1 wish I had about five m in­ When the teacher no longer has to One of the speakers will he Anne Westfield who has been treating pa utes to share my thoughts on the focus attention on one disruptive stu­ Cetvhio, w ho will share her faith jour- tients infected with HIV for 21 years, power of one act of kindness, the dent. there is less tension in the class­ will also speak. She is the Medical work of one volunteer or. to use a room and the teacher has more time to Free Party Showcase Director of the Community Health cliche, the ripple effect. While we spend on academ ics. It w ill clearly be On Tap at Temple C enter at Vauxluill o f Overlook H os­ continue to count “clients." are we a better day at school for more than pital. WI TS FI li t D - The Sisterhood of really looking at the whole picture'.’ ju st the “client " Additionally, she is a consulting Temple Hmanu-HI in Westfield will Each time a hotline volunteer, a But the day isn't over with the physician at the AIDS Health Set hold its annual party-planning ex­ mentor toachild, or someone serving close of school. As the teacher leaves \ ices at Jersey City Medical Center. hibit on Sunday. March 9, from 11 lunch at a food kitchen reaches out school to return home to family re­ All are w clcome to attend the prayer a.m. to 3 p.m. at the temple. Admis­ and provides reassurance and sup­ sponsibilities. there is less frustra­ service and there will be time for sion will be free. port to a "client." they are clearly tion and stress being carried from the socializing and sharing afterwards. f ood from a \ ariety of area caterers making a difference in the life of that w ork day. Holy Trinity Church is located at will be featured. Disk jockeys and individual. The simple act of caring The students leave school with a West field Avenue and First Street. For performers will also be on hand to acknow ledges the dignity and integ­ sense of accomplishment and less further information, please call Anita pro\ ide entertainment. rity each human being is entitled to. stress, since there were no added ten­ C'OOklK TIMK...Brownie Troop No. 555, comprised of third-grade students D a //o at (908) 233 8710. from Washington Elementary Sch(H>l in Westfield, recently attended “i'ookie but programs such as these provide sions in the classroom. And the child Invitations, centerpieces, decora­ who is mentored — he is the one we College,** where the young scouts learned safety, selling tips and sampled some tions and party favors will be show more than sen ice to the one "client" cookies. Pictured, from left to right, are: Back row. Carolyn Maguire, Hannah Labyrinth Walk Slated that is counted. arc counting as the client — he is cased. Attendees will also have an Reivs,ka>la krasnoo, katharinejaru/elskiaud Allic Rothenherg. and front row. opportunity to browse through pho­ , Each action that impacts the life of • thriv ing on the care and attention of katie Morris, Jessica Morse. Nicoletta kalos and Rebecca Tunis. For Sunday Afternoon tography portfolios and learn about one individual has an impact on a far one volunteer, developing belter re CRANFORD The First I’resbyte- the latest in vOleography options. broader group in our society. In my lationships with family, teachers and nan Church of Cranford w ill sponsor I n cut planners w ill be available to mind, each supportive program, each friends, at hom e, school, and at all Blood Drive to Take Place a series of open Labyrinth Walks in oi ler assistance. volunteer hour of caring and sharing community activities Bates Hull at the church, located ut I I feinplc I maim I I is located at 756 wilh another, resem bles the effects of T his success story is not about one .Springfield Avenue All are invited to l ast Broad Street. For directions or a small pebble tossed into a pond — “client ' The full impact of our out­ On Sunday at St. Helen's participate. additional information, please call the ripples just keep on grow ing reach to others has far reaching ef­ The next walk is scheduled for WESTFIELD The Blood Center should wait until they are feeling (908) 232 6770. Consider for a moment the impact fects, often far beyond w hat we arc Sunday. March 2. Individuals may of New Jersey has announced that a better before donating and there is .i of mentoring a child. One adult - one able to see. We must recognize that walk the I ahyrinth any time between blood drive will lake place this Sun­ 24-hour deferral for teeth cleanings child or “client" — one mentoring helping one individual - one act of Archivist to Give Talk I atul 4 p.m.. but are asked it) begin kindness — helps the whole commu­ day. March 2. from 8 am . to 1:30p.m. and fillings. their walk by 3:30 p in. in order to relationship There are many groups at St. Helen's Roman Catholic Those who have traveled outside On Greek Immigrants within our community which spoil nity. Together, one small step at a complete it by 4 p.m. Subsequent Church, located at 1600 Rahway of the l lined States recently are asked WHS IT ll I D l)r (icorgcTsclos sor mentoring programs, particularly time, we can make a difference. w alks will be held on the first Sunday Avenue in W estfield. tocall the Blood Center at (07.1) 676 w ill discuss "The (4reek Immigrant in our schools. Studies show that * * * * * o f every month Donors must be 17 years old. There 4933. extension no. 132. for eligibil Fxponcnce” on Friday. M arch 7. at children in a one-to-one relationship Mrs. Feeks is the Executive Din\ Walking the Labyrinth is an an­ is no upper age limit for donors, pro- ity criteria. For more information or 7 t() p.m at the Bourns Center o f the with a caring adult show improved tor of CONTACT We Can• CONTACT cient spiritual practice of prayer and v ided tlu-y m eet health requirem ents to sign up for a blood drive, please Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church academic achievement and improved We Care is a member of both the meditation. The 11 ringed pattern, Individuals should know their Social call the Blood Center .u (StHI) 652 m W estfield. relationships with their classmates, Si'oti h Plains Fanwood Ministerium painted on canvas, is modeled after Security number and bring a signed 5663. extension no. 140. Dr. fselo s is Supervisory Archivist family and friends. and the Westfield Mountainside the I Jth century labyrinth at Chartres or picture form of identification. at the Statue of l iberty National Let’s look at what this docs to a Ministerium. Cathedral in I'ranee. People with a fever or sore throat First Baptist Singles Set Monument and I His Island Immigra­ During that period, walking the tion Museum ‘Swim and Gym’ Slated Mardi Gras Festivities labyrinth symbolized the Christian Singles to Gather Baptist Women Plan The event is free and open to the pilgrimage lo Jerusalem for people For Saturday at JCC WESTFIELD - The Singles Group public Refreshments will be served. who could not personally make the Book Club Meeting o f the First Baptist Church of West field The church is located at 250 ( tallow s journey. For more information on the Sundays in March SCOTCH PLAINS - Students in will hold a Mardi ( it as eelebi ation on Hill Rond. For further information, Labyrinth Walks, please call the WESTFIELD - Widowed, di­ grades 6 to 8 are inv ited to participate WESTFIELD The Women's Book Saturday. M arch I, at 7:30 p m. at the please call (908) 233-8533. church office at (908) 276-8440. vorced or never-married individu­ in the Jewish Community Center Club of the First Baptist Church of church. als over age 45 are invited to dis­ (JC C ) of Central New Jersey's Sw tin Westfield will meet on Saturday. Muivh Food, games and fellowship will cuss single living issues over cof­ and Gym night this Saturday, March 8. at 10 a.m. for a discussion of "Cry, all he part of the festivities. Attendees fee and cake at the First Baptist 1. from 7:30 to 9:30 p in. the Beloved Country" by Alan Patou may come in costume if they wish, Donate Your Car Church of Westfield, located at 170 The event will be held at the JCC's Anne Lowe will lead the discus­ but are asked to at least wear beads. Elm Street. Wilt Jewish Community Campus, sion and refreshm ents will be served. Admission is $3 for those w ho bring + American Red Cross Meetings will be held on Sun­ located at 1391 Martini- Avenue in The hook club is open to ull interested a dessert, and $5 for those v\ ho come Westfield / Mountainside Chapter days, March 2,9. 16.23 any) 30, at Scotch Plains. Guests are welcome women. Participants are invited to read without dessert The church in lo 9 a m. A $2 donation is requested. The gym w ill be set up for a variety the book ami join in a discussion of cated at 170 Him Street Help Can’t W ait The group also offers winter of team sports and a disk jockey w ill behaviors and ideas presented in it Singles Group activities also in C a ll: 1 -8 8 8 -9 9 9 -H E L P (4 3 5 7 ) ( movie nights, summer picnics and be on hand to prov ide music for lis First Baptist is located at 170 Him elude winter movie nights, summer holiday get-togethers, among other tening or dancing. Attendees will also Street. For more information, please picnics and holiday gel togethers. One Call Does It All .activities. Meetings take place in be able to play water basketball and call the church .it (908) 213 2278 or am ong other events All are welcome la * DttiucUbla • Five Towlny the lower level meeting room of water baseball. send an e-mail to For more information, please call Any Make I Any Mortal • Cam Trucku A Vann the church. Snacks w ill be available. Sneakers, [email protected]. (908) 889-5265 or (90S) 889 4751 For more information, please call a swimsuit and a towel arc required (908)889-5265 or (908) 889-4751 The cost is $5 for JCC members and $8 for non-members. 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Cunningham, 49, Whether he was waving a large launching pad, not only for its w ork­ home. directors for both Junior Achieve­ paddle through whitewater loam or ers. but those in the community he Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was ment o f Union County and the United Was Military Intelligence Officer holding high a generous, personally invited in for instruction. raised in Linden and had lived in Way. Additionally, Mr. M iehals served delivered check from his Frank and All work days-without-accident Westfield for 30 years bef ore moving on the Executive Committee and the Colonel Kevin R. Cunningham. Political Science at the United States Helen Jackson Foundation, all folk records were shattered under his to Toms River four years ago. Board of Governors for Rahway Hos­ 49, of Carlisle, Pa. died Monday, Feb Military Academy at West Point. were glad to see Tom Jackson. And on aggressive safety programs (pro­ Mr. Miehals had worked for Gen­ pital. ruary 3 , 2(XJ3 at the Carlisle Regional He was a member of the American Friday, February 21. 2003 in Arbor grams carried somewhat exasper- eral Motors for 42 years, where he He was a member of the Board of Medical Center. Political Science Association, the Glen, Bridgewater. N.J.. Thomas atingly into his own home). By Directors of the State Safety Council He was born on May 28, 1953 in Society for Military History, the So­ served as a plant manager, before re- 1955. Tom w as p ro m o ted to F M C 's Summit, New Jersey, the son of the ciety for History of Technology, and Francis Jackson died. and President of I he Union County New York office, where for 10 years late Roy and Agnes Connolly the Newcomen Society for the His­ Following an East Orange and Safety Council. as Division Production Manager Mildred Winterhalter Mr. Miehals was President of the Cunningham, He was a loving hus­ tory of Engineering and Technology Spring Lake childhood. Tom gradu­ ated from Asbury Park High School he oversaw several plants, Yet he Mildred E. Winterhalter, 92, ofTar­ General Motors Managers Club of band, caring father, devoted friend in the United Kingdom. in 1929. Princeton University came always wistfully confessed to lov­ pon Springs, Fla. died on Tuesday, New Jersey. He also was a m em ber o f and mentor. He was an avid reader, Colonel Cunningham’s military next, from which at age 20 he joined ing best his “hands-on" days at February 18, in Palm Harbor, Fla. the Society of Engineers and the book and tool collec­ awards include the D e­ the Class of 1933. earning a Bach­ C arteret. Born in Franklin Township, Pa., Rotary Club, as well as the Echo Lake tor, and enjoyed wood­ fense Superior Service elor of Science degree in Chemical Since his parents founded the she had lived in Scotch Plains for Country Club in Westfield and The working. Medal, the Defense Engineering. Frank and Helen Jackson Founda­ many years before moving to Florida Presbyterian Church in Westfield. He m aintained a life­ Meritorious Service After a short stint with Dupont, tion in 1957, Tom played a major in 1996. He additionally was a Chamber of long interest and mem­ Medal, the Army Meri­ Tom shifted in 1936 to Westvaco role, managing the trust for a quar­ She was a former member of the Commerce Executive Vice President bership in environm en­ torious Service Medal, C hlorine Products in C arteret, w hich ter century. This charitable effort First United Methodist Church of and served on its Board of Directors. tal organizations. He the Army Meritorious eventually became Food Machin­ provided funds to several worthy Scotch Plains. Mr. M iehals was named Man o f the also enjoyed research­ Service Medal (with six ery and Chemical Corporation causes in the Westfield area. In She was predeceased by her hus­ Year in Framingham, Mass, and had ing the genealogy of oak leaf clusters) and (FMC). 1989. this trust joined with the band, Jim Winterhalter, in 1995. served on (he Board of Directors of his ancestry. Kevin the Army Commenda­ Three years later, he wed Smith Westfield Foundation, continuing Surviving are two daughters, Jane Framingham Union Hospital. grew up in Westfield, tion Medal (with two College graduate JoAnn “Joady" currently as a distinct division. Isaacs of Tarpon Springs and Susan A United States Army veteran of and attended Holy Trin- oak leaf clusters). He M organ Sm ith, w ho becam e his life­ In 1967, the YMCA appointed Clark of Lee's Summit, Mo.; four World War II. he received the Soldiers ity G ram m ar and High was also posthumously long best friend. Together, they Tom Jackson as Trustee, where as grandchildren and three great-grand­ Medal. School, where he awarded the Army Le­ planned and built their first house Director of the World Service Cam­ children. He was predeceased by his wife, graduated in 1971. He gion of Merit. Colonel in Westfield, the town in which they paign, he raised record-setting A graveside service was held on Gladys Miehals, in 1997. was recently involved Cunningham also remained until 1997. amounts for people in foreign na­ Friday, February 21, at the Hillside S u rviving are a so n , John R. with Holy Trinity’s earned the Army Staff Within eight years, Tom Jackson tions worldwide. He served for sev­ Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Miehals; a daughter. Lorraine 25th reunion and its o n ­ Col. Kevin Cunningham Badge for his work on was promoted to plant manager of eral years as YMCA Director, bring­ Arrangements were handled by the Dohrmann; a sister, Jessie Locker; a going newsletter. the Army Staff. FMC's Carteret plant - a position ing both his fund-raising and mana­ Memorial Funeral Home, 1.5.5 South brother. Bob Locker; seven grand­ Kevin was Dean of Academics al Kevin is survived by his wife of 12 which proved an ideal platform for gerial expertise to its board. Avenue in Fanwood. children and seven great-grandchil­ the United States Army War College, years, Linda Engelbert Cunningham; his management innovations. His Following his FMC retirement, Memorial donations may be made dren. Carlisle Barracks, Pa. He was com­ his daughter, Kristen, who is eight plant became a renowned career Tom taught chemistry at Hillside's to the National YMCA Fund, Inc.. Funeral services were held on Tues­ missioned into the Army following years old, and his sister, Robin Pingry School where, from 1966 to YMCA of USA, 101 North Wacker day. February 25, at the Dooley C olo­ graduation from Georgetown Univer­ Cunningham, who resides in North 1975, he was known by students as Drive, Chicago, III. 60606; Hospice nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in sity in 1975. He attained a Bachelor Plainfield, New Jersey. Memorial Service Set an eccentrically fun-loving, yet in­ of the Florida Suncoasl, 30 Hast Bay Westfield. Interment was at Fairview of Science degree in Foreign Service Contributions can be made to: The For Clarice M. Howe novative and highly-valued Drive, Largo, IT a. 33700 or to the Cemetery in Westfield. and a Master of Arts degree in Gov­ Nature Conservancy, 4245 North A memorial service will be held at teacher. To enhance his teaching James Parkinson Fund-Neurology Memorial donations may be made ernment with aCertificatc in National Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, abilities, he earned a M aster o f E du­ Department, I Robert Wood Johnson to either the Hospice of Toms Rivcror Security Studies from Georgetown. Va. 22203. 3 p.m. on Saturday. March l. for Clarice M Daunton Howe at the cation degree from Rutgers Univer­ Place, New Brunswick 08903. to the American Cancer Society. Kevin subsequently earned a Mas­ Services were held at the United States February 27,2003 February 27,2003 ter of Arts and Doctorate in Political Army War College Chapel at Carlisle Covenant United Methodist Church sity in 1969. Science from Stanford University. Barracks, with Chaplain (Colonel) of the Plainftelds. Tom also passed on the arts of Tindaro Caminiti, 75, Master Tailor Colonel Cunningham was a Mili Donald Rutherford officiating. Mrs. Howe, a resident of Lakewood, camping and canoeing to his sur­ tary Intelligence Corps officer and The Hoijman-Roth Funeral Home, died on Sunday. January 19. at viving son, Bart Jackson, a writer in also was a graduate o f the Com m and 219 North Hanover Street, Carlisle Harrogate Health Center in Lake- Cranbury, N.J., and his love of his­ For Clothiers in Linden and Westfield and General Stall College and the was in charge of the funeral arrange­ wood. She was 88. tory and m usic to his daughter, Joyce Tindaro Caminiti, 75, of Rahway etery in Colonia. Army WarCollegc. He served numer­ ments. Bom in Hamilton. Ontario,Canada, Jackson Wood, an attorney resid­ died on Sunday, February 23, at his February 27,2003 ous tours of duty overseas and taught February27,2003 she immigrated to Griswoldville, ing in N orfolk, Va. H is love o f inter­ home. Mass, as a young child. She grew up national travel he passed on to his Born and raised in Furci Siculo, Blanche Mehas, 90 ______PUBLIC NOTICE______PUBLIC NOTICE______in G reen Brook and had lived in North three granddaughters, Virginia Sicily, he had lived in Westfield for Blanche Mehas, 90,of Plainfield died Plainfield for 30 years before moving Morgan Wood and Frances Kelleher TOWN OF WESTFIELD 40 years before moving to Rahway on Sunday, February 1 6, at Muhlenberg to the Whiting/Lakewood area in Wood of Norfolk and Hannah three years ago. Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE 1983. Creighton Wood of Washington, Mr. Caminiti had been a master Born in Georgian Springs, Tenn., PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the refunding bond ordinance published Throughout her life, Mrs. Howe DC. tailor for more than 50 years with site had lived in Westfield prior to herewith has been finally adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, Union played many active leadership roles Tom Jackson the engineer in­ County, New Jersey on February 25, 2003, and the 20-day period of limitation within Hilton Clothier in Linden and relocating to Plainfield 10 years ago. in the United Methodist Church, in stilled in his fam ily perceptive ju d g ­ which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such refunding bond ment and the courtesy of punctual­ Francolino Clothier in Westfield. Mrs. Mehas had been a health aide ordinance can be commenced, as provided by Local Bond Law, has begun to run from local churches in Dunellen, Plainfield Surviving are his wife of 42 years, at Westfield Home Healthcare for20 the date of the first publication of this notice. and Toms River, as well as al the ity. As a man, he showed them how Maria Universo Caminiti; four sons, years before her retirement in 1975. Bernard A. Heeney District, Conference and Jurisdiction to live. Memorial services to be Town Clerk Joseph Caminiti, Tindaro “Ditto" She was predeceased by her hus­ levels. announced at a later date. Caminiti, Jr.. Tino Caminiti and band, Sam J. Mehas, in 1974. SPECIAL ORDINANCE 2067 Her responsibilities covered both In lieu of flowers, memorial con­ Surviving arc a daughter, Patricia REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN THE general church policy and women's tributions may be made to the Johnny Caminiti, and two grandchil­ COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF dren. Mehas; two brothers, William Allen CERTAIN UNFUNDED PENSION LIABILITIES OF THE TOWN, APPROPRIAT­ ministries, including service as Presi­ Frank and Helen Jackson Founda­ A Mass of Christian Burial will be and Charles Allen, and two sisters, ING $1,100,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF dent of the United Methodist Women tio n . offered at 10 a.in. today, Thursday, Beatrice Lee and Erma Clark. $1,100,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LOCAL UNIT REFUNDING BONDS OF of the Northern New Jersey Confer­ February 27.2003 February 27, at the Holy Trinity Ro­ The funeral service was held on Fri­ THE TOWN FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. ence. She was twice a delegate to the man Catholic Church in Westfield. day, February 21. at the Rossi Funeral WHEREAS, in accordance with one or more of P.L 1991, c.229, P.L.1991, c.230, World Methodist Conference. Eilene S. Villa, 82 Visitation w ill be held at 9 am . today I Ionic in Scotch Plains. Interment lk P L 1993, c.138, P L.1993, c.181, P.L 1993, c.99, and P.L.1999, c.59 (as amended by In addition, she was an active com ­ Eilenc S. Villa. 82, of Westfield P.L. 2002, c. 126). the Town of Westfield (the "Local Unit"), In (he County of Union (the at the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 place on Saturday. February 22, at “County"), New Jersey adopted an early retirement incentive program (collectively, the munity volunteer in organizations died on Saturday, February 22, at her Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Burial Hollywood Memorial Park in Union. "ERI Programs") for eligible employees covered by, as applicable, the Public Employee such as CONTACT We Care and Tele­ residence. will take place at St. G ertrude's C em ­ February 27,2003 Retirement System, Police and Firemen Retirement System or other applicable retirement ministries of Scotch Plains and Bom in Douglassville, Pa., she lived system (collectively, the "Pension System") and as a result created an unfunded liability Westfield, and served two terms as in Westfield since 1943. within the applicable Pension System that would otherwise have been retired by annual payments made by the Local Unit to the applicable Pension System through the year set President of both the Questors and She was predeceased by her jtus- forth In Exhibit A to the hereinafter defined Loan Agreement (the "Gross Unfunded ERI the Federated Women's Club of Toms band. George Villa, a founder of Ihe Liability"), River. Mrs. Howe also served as a VillaConstructionCompany.in I9%. WHEREAS, P.L 2002, c 42, enacted Into law by the State of New Jersey (the “State”) Trustee to Morristown College in Surviving are a son. George S. Villa on July 12, 2002 (the "ERI Refunding Law"), permits local government units, including Caught in the the Local Unit, that participated In the ERI Programs to sell refunding bonds in accordance Tennessee. of Tewksbury; two daughters. Ed»ne with the Local Bond Law, constituting Chapter 169 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of She was predeceased by her hus­ S. Villaol New York City and Joanne the State, as amended and supplemented (the “Local Bond Law"), to retire the present band, Herbert E. Howe, Sr., in I982. S. Villa of Westfield; two brothers, Medicaid confusion ? value of the Gross Unfunded ERI Liability, Surviving arc two sons, Herbert Lester Schurr and Melvin Schurr of WHEREAS, the present value (the "Unfunded ERI Liability”) of the Local Unit's Gross Unfunded ERI Liability has been established by the New Jersey Division of Pensions Howe, Jr. ofL incoln, Neb. and Wesley Douglassville, Pa„ and three sisters, and Benefits; Howe of Vineland; a daughter. Clarice Gladys Philion and Jeane Rohrbach Korethought* funeral planning WHEREAS, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Loan Agreement Howe-Johnson of Fanwood, a sister. of Douglassville, and Alma Millitrd and pursuant to the ERI Refunding Law, the Local Unit is issuing its general obligation Helen Daunton of Ocean Grove; four o f Topton, Pa. local unit refunding bond (the “Local Unit Refunding Bond") to raise sufficient funds can help. for the Local Unit to retire the Local Unit's Gross Unfunded ERI Liability through a one grandchildren and four great-grand­ Funeral services were held yester­ time, up front payment (the "Unfunded ERI Liability Payment ") in the amount of the children. day, Wednesday, February 26, al the Unfunded ERI Liability, Arrangements arc being handled First United Methodist Church of WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority"), duly created by the Anderson & Cam pbell Funeral Westfield. Interment took place at Find out how by an ordinance ol the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders ') of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as public body corporate and politic Home in Whiting. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. of the State of New Jersey (the "State") pursuant to and In accordance with the county In lieu of flowers, memorial contri­ Arrangements were under the di­ by calling... improvement authorities law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 butions may be made to CONTACT rection of the Higgins and Bonner of the State, as amended and supplemented from time to timef (the “Act"), was We Care, the Covenant United Meth­ empowered by the ERI Refunding Law to finance loans to local government units. Echo Lake Funeral H o m e in Westfield. Including the loan (the "Loan") to the Local Unit, for the purpose of, among other things, odist Church of the Plainftelds or to Memorial donations may be made refinancing the Local Unit's Unfunded ERI Liability, which loan will be evidenced by the general scholarship fund of Drew to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. a loan agreement by and between the Authority and the Local Unit (the “Loan University. Box 356, Westfield 07091. FUNERAL Agreement"), and February27,2003 Febnjery27.2003 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Improvement Authorities Act. other applicable law, and DIRECTORS a bond resolution of the Authority (the "Authority Bond Resolution") to be adopted in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40.37A-60 of the Improvement Authorities Since IW Act and all other applicable law, the Authority will issue its bonds (the “Authority Bonds"), to finance, among other things, the Loan, which Authority Bonds will be [ More Education News J secured, among other things, by the Local Unit's payment of the principal of. •WIUJAMA.DOYlI-PAUUimX'RABIELWAHLER redemption premium, if any, and interest on the Local Unit Refunding Bond, all pursuant to the Loan Agreement ' DALESCH 0 VSTRA'USA 1.0 RICCOSHARP NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL O F THE TOWN OF Executive Administrator William A. Doyle WESTFIELD. IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of Mary Gates Endowment: all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St.. William A. Doyle. Mgr. *233-0143 Section 1 The Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, New Jersey is hereby >RI): Springfield Ave., I JaleR. Schoustra, Mgr. authorized to refund all of the Local Unit's Unfunded ERI Liability. Recognizes Kassakian CRANFX 12 • 2764)092 Section 2 In order to finance the retirement of the Local Unit's ERI Liability described in Section 1 hereof, and to pay all related costs associated therewith, WESTFIELD - Steven Kassakian. well Gates. The purpose of the grant an amount not exceeding $1,100 000 is hereby appropriated therefore, a junior at the University of Washing­ and the Local Unit Refunding Bond Is hereby authorized to be issued by is to support excellence in under­ the Local Unit to the Authority (for assignment to the Authority's trustee ton, has been designated a Mary Gates graduate education at the University under the Authority Bond Resolution) as security for the Authority Bonds Scholar. of Washington. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. that will finance the Loan to the Local Unit, the proceeds of which shall The Mary Gates Endowment for In particular, the endowment sup­ be applied to retire the Local Unit's ERI Liability, which Local Unit Students was established by Bill and Refunding Bond is hereby further authorized to be issued in the ports new opportunities for students Caring & Courteous Service to the aggregate principal amount not toexceed$1 100 000 all pursuant to the Melinda Gates in 1995 to honor the to become independent learners and Local Bond Law and other applicable law memory of Bill's mother. Mary Max- community leaders, thereby assist­ C ranford / Westfield Area Since 1 9 1 3 Section 3 The Local Unit desires to provide for the retirement of the Local Unit's ing students in immersing themselves ERI Liability in order to provide for substantial savings as a result o f lower interest rates available in the bond market. Bergen and McNally fully in the most challenging forms of Section 4 An aggregate amount not exceeding $50,000 for items of expense listed learning. in and permitted under N.J S.A 40A:2-51(b) has been included In the Placed on Dean's List Steven, a double major in chemis­ Westfield aggregate principal amount of the Local Unit Refunding Bond authorized SCOTCH PLAINS - Rensselaer try and oceanography, received the herein Further provisions as to the terms of the sale, security, Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. 556 Westfield Avenue disposition of the proceeds and other terms of the Local Unit Refunding award in recognition of his research has reported that Brendan Bergen work on v arious aspects of the chem­ 233-0255 Bond shall, as permitted in accordance with the Local Bond Law, be set forth in a resolution of the Local Unit to be adopted prior to the issuance and Matthew McNally, both sopho­ istry of the Black Sea. under the direc­ John L. Dooley of the Local Unit Refunding Bond. mores from Scotch Plains, were named tion o f Dr. Jam es Murray. Manager Section 5 The purpose of this financing Is to reduce the annual recurring expenses to the fall 2002 Dean s List. of the Local Unit heretofore represented by the Unfunded ERI Liability A 1998 graduate of Westfield High The full fsith and credit of the Local Unit are hereby pledged to the Brendan is majoring in informa­ School. Steven is the son of Mr and mmrtual payment nf the nrtnrAnal of anri the jotereet on the 1 oca! Unit tion technology, while Matthew is Mrs. Edw ard Kassakian of Westfield. Refunding Bond authorized by this refunding bond ordinance The Local undeclared. Unit Refunding Bond shall t>e direct, unlimited obligations of Che Local FUn-nme students who maintain Unit, and the Local Unit shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon Pingry Lower School all the taxable real property within the jurisdiction of the Local Unit for grade point averages of a minimum of the payment of the principal of and interest on the Local Unit Refunding 3.0 out of a possible 4.0. with no Reports Honor Roll Bond without limitation as to rate or amount grades below "C” are eligible. Section 6 A certified copy of this refunding bond ordinance as adopted on first Listing of Burgdorf C ran fo rd reading should be hied with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the John Caravello Named SHORT HILLS-The Pingry Lower 218 North Avenue State poor to final adoption hereof, together with the statement required To Fall Dean's Listing School in Short H ills has reported the 276-0255 by N J.S A 40A 2-55 names of local students who received Section 7 To the extent that any previous ordinance or resolution is inconsistent WESTFIELD - Jonathan Honor Roll awards for the first and Charles V. Dooley herewith or contradictory hereto sa»d ordinance or resolution is hereby Caravello. a 2000 graduate of Manager repealed or amended to the extent necessary to make it consistent second marking periods. herewith Westfield High School and a student The H onor Roll is for sixth graders Section 8 This refunding bond ordinance shell take effect twenty (20) days after at The School of Visual Arts in New that achieve an overall "B+" average, the hr»t publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local York City, has been placed on the with no grade lower than "B-" Bond Law. provided that the consent of the Local Finance Board has school's Dean's List. been endorsed upon a certified copy of this refunding bond ordinance First and second marking period as finally adopted He is the son of Mr and Mrs John honor roll awards went to Brendan Caravello of Westfield 1 T 2'77'rt? 'tb+t.ewpm* Fee SUM 62 B urgdorf o f W estfield A W atchunc. C ommunications, Inc. Publication d ll’ lUi'stfu'li) Hu'nbl'r and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains Fanwood Thursday, February 27, 200;) Page 9 Vagelos Currie Teaching Award Nominations Welcomed For Philhower Award SCOTCH PLAINS — Ail parents, given for one middle school teacher students, teachers, administrators, and one elementary school teacher. WESTFIELD — Curl Peer. Presi­ honored in 2002. and members of the Scotch Plains- During this year only, fifth grade dent of the Westfield Rotary Club, In 2(H) I. the Philhower Fellowship Fanwood Board of Education are in­ teachers will be considered aselemen- announced March 14 is the deadline was presented to Anna Jane Sabbagh, vited to nominate an outstanding tary teachers. for nominations for the 11th Annual who taught third grade itr Jefferson district teacher for a 2003 Joan Individuals may nominate only one Charles Philhower Fellowship award School. In 2000. Trista Pollard, fifth Vagelos Currie Award for Excellence teacher; teachers may not nominate designated for a full-time elemen­ grade teacher at Tantaques School, in Teaching. themselves. Information submitted tary teacher in the Westfield Public received the award. The 1999 fellow ­ This award annually recognizes w ithin the past three years on behalf Schools. ship went to Eva Morton, Washing­ teachers in Scotch Plains-Fanwood of any of this year's nominees will Letters of nomination are invited ton School third grade teacher. The w ho dem onstrate excellence in teach­ also be taken into consideration in from interested citizens and Westfield award w inner in 1998 was Angela ing. commitment to parent/student the current selection process. public school staff members and LaCan ubha, second grade teacher at involvement in education, and ser­ Award w inners from the previous should be addressed to: Charles Wilson School. vice to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood five years are not eligible. Past aw ard Philhower Fellow ship Committee of In 1997, the Philhower award w ent school/community. winners include 2001 dual recipients the Westfield Rotary Club, c/o Of­ to Claudia Andrcski, w ho w as a fourth Created in memory of Joan Vagelos Bernadette Hover and Gail Williams. fice of the Superintendent of Schools, grade teacher at Jefferson School and Currie, who served the district with Joan C ostello (1999). Alice Ferguson 302 Him Street. Westfield, 07090. now serves as the principal of distinction for 16 years as an elemen- (1998). Jane Lawlor (1997). Lee Stein Nominations should specify w ays McKinley School. ta(y and middle school teacher, the (1996). and Rulene DiFraneesco in which the teacher has demon­ Bette Tuthill, McKinley fourth award was endowed by Dr. P. Roy (1995). strated outstanding teaching, inter­ grade teacher, was named the 1996 Vagelos. Mrs. Currie's brother, as a Nomination forms are available at est in children and continued pur­ Philhower Fellowship recipient. tribute to her lifelong love of teach­ all district schools, the Board of Edu­ suit of professional growth. The Carol Joyce, Washington School ing and her dedication to the commu­ cation Offices, the Public Informa­ teacher must he a fulltime faculty first grade teacher, received the award nity in which she lived and taught. tion O ffice at (908) 232-6161. exten­ m em ber iu W estfield for a m inim um in 1995. I'he 1994 award went to All fulltime Pre-K through Grade 8 sion no. 42, or can be downloaded o f five years. Carol A. Mastroiunnii Franklin School teachers who have taught in the dis­ from the district website at The Fellowship recipient is hon­ first grade teacher. trict for three or more years are eli­ www.spflcl2.org. CEREAL BOXTOP COLLECTORS...Pupils from Washington Ek'im*ntnn ored at a Rotary luncheon and re- The first Philhower Fellowship was gible for the award. Awards will be This year's nominations must be School in Westfield pledged to raise $1,000 for the 2002-2003 school year through cei\ es a grant In further professional presented in 1993 to Susan Feldman postmarked or delivered to a district the General Mills Boxtops for Education Program, which awards 10 cents for every grow th or to enhance classroom ac­ Click, then a Special Education Newhouse School Posts middle school by Monday, March 10. clipped General Mills hoxtops. Monthly, boxtops are tallied and the w inning class tivities for students. teacher tit Tamaques School. The Joan Vagelos C urrie Award re­ enjoys an icecream party. So far, Washington students are on target to reach their The aw ard was instituted Iu 1993 In commenting on the award, Mr. goal of 10,000 boxtops, having collected 0,500 to date. To donate hoxtops, please Dean’s List Recipients cipients will receive special plaques by the Westfield Rotary Club to Peer echoed (he sentiments of f ellow drop them off to the school's main office. Pictured, above, are second graders from AREA - Westfielders Kathryn recognize the importance of teach­ Rotarians when he said. "We believe plus $ 1 ,(KX) awards. The school board Lisa Mueller's class, winners of the October contest. Bartholomew, Jeremy Chilnick and will provide matching appropriations ing in the elementary grades and to the Philhower Fellowship is a fitting Kevin Johnson joined Scotch Plains to the recipients' schools to be spent honor Westfield Rotation and memorial loan educator who gave so resident Timothy Ryan in being named under the recipients’ direction to Black History Celebrations School Superintendent Charles much to the children o f Westfield and to. the Dean’s List for the fall 2002 implement a program or to purchase Philhower. to education in semester at theS.I. Newhouse School materials for the improvement of the Mr. Philhower. who died in 1962, general." of Public Communications at Syra­ their classrooms or schools. Held Throughout WF Schools was Supersising Principal (Superin­ Superintendent of Schools Dr. Wil­ cuse University in Syracuse. N.Y. For more information, please call tendent ) of Westfield Public Schools liam Foley added, "We are grateful Students must achieve a 3.4 grade the Selection Committee Chairper­ WESTFIELD — Students in the d ilated . for 30 years from 1917 to 1947 for the recognition the Rotary con­ point average on a 4.0 scale during son at (908) 654-8783. Westfield Public Schools arc re­ Westfield High School (WHS) and was President of the Westfield tinues to give the teaching profes­ the semester to qualify. There will be a reception on Mon­ minded of the contributions of Afri­ will celebrate its 13th Annual Black Rotary Club in 1929-1930. As Ro­ sion, 1 am always pleased when out­ Kathryn is a ju n io r majoring in day evening. May 5, at which all of can-Americans and the challenges History Celebration on Saturday. tary President, he instituted the club's standing education is spotlighted; newspaper journalism. Jeremy is a this year's nominees will be honored they have faced during the month of M arch 15. from 10a.m . to .lp .m . in annual scholarship awards to gradu­ when honor is bestowed on an out­ senior majoring in television-radio- and the award winners announced. February, when Black History is cel- Cafeteria B. ating Westfield students. standing educator and when recogni­ film. Kevin, a junior, is also majoring The celebration will showcase stu Members of the Selection Com­ tion is given to teachers." in lelevision-radio-film. dent talent, honor several past WIIS mittee will include two Roturians. Tim othy is a freshm an m ajoring in Local Students Qualify graduates and feature guest perform­ two elementary school principals See it all on the Web! broadcast journalism . *i8 ers. The event was rescheduled Irotn and the immediate past Philhower the original dale of February 22 lie fellow. Carole kling, fourth grade www.goleader.com For UCHS Honor Rolls cause of inclement weather conditions. teacher at Franklin School, wlm was Weinberg o f Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS— UnionCatho- First Honors - Grade 11 Edison Intermediate School held PUBLIC NOTICE Receives Dartmouth lic High School in Scotch Plains litis Kevin DelMauro of Scotch Plains, an assembly on February It) with reported the names of local students Rachel Diken of Fanwood. Kyle dancers and musicians from African TOWN OF WESTFIELD Citation for Excellence placed on the First and Second H onor McPherson of Mountainside, Chris­ Horizons. Edison will host an BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT evening program of activities that The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, WESTFIELD - Daniel Roll for the Second Marking Quarter tine Milazzo of Westfield, Elizabeth March 10, 2003 In the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Weinberg, a Dartmouth College of the 2002-2003 school year. Morasso of Westfield, Daniel will be open to the public on Friday, Westfield, Now Jersey at 7: 30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for student enrolled in the Class of To qualify for First H onors distinc­ Sandiford of Fanwood, Kimberly February 28. variance from the requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance. 2005 from Westfield, has been tion, a student must have a grade Schurtz of Fanwood, and Bryan Smith Roosevelt Intermediate School will 435 East Broad Street, L.L.C., 435 East Broad Street, Block 2403, Lot 28 seeks holdaschool assembly with guest speak­ a determination that the prior use of the basement for a conference room and library cited for outstanding academic point average of 3.6. Second Honor of Fanwootl. with kitchenette and bathroom is a legally existing non-conforming use contrary to the achievement in "Philosophy 3" Roll requires a grade point average of ers who lived in Birmingham, Ala. dur­ requirements of Section 11.02 A1 and 12.04 C of the Land Use Ordinance. ing the Civil Rights Movement. during the fall 2002 term. 3.0. Laura Mortkowitz of Scotch Plains, Tyron Gillon, 122 Cacclola Place, Block 4001, Lot 5 seeking certification that the The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cheryl Ritter of Scotch Plains, and At Jefferson School, for example, property Is an existing nonconforming use (multi-family). In the event the certification Weinberg, Daniel earned the cita­ Sean Bennett of Scotch Plains, John Rachel Rota of Fanwood. Josie llo's kindergarten classes will cannot be proved, the applicant Is requesting a use variance (and site plan approval) tion because a faculty member First Honors - tirade 9 be studying the Underground Rail­ for a three-family dwelling and request variances from the following sections of the Bialick of Westfield, Ernesto Land Use Ordinance: submitted a report on his behalf, Cerimele of Scotch Plains, Elizabeth Shannon Curry of Scotch Plains, road and Michael t ravel's fourth List of existing nonconforming zoning conditions: based on his distinguished aca­ D'Antuono of Westfield, Deborah C arla Kaminski o f Scotch Plains, and grade class has researched influential demic work. Few undergraduates Oravez of Westfield, Michael Puzyk Ashley Meyn of Scotch Plains. African-Americans, reporting on their Section 11.16A.5. permits only specific multi-family residences and the type requested ore not listed among those permitted receive citations each term. of Mountainside, and Caillin findings each day this month. Yergalonis of Scotch Plains. Rebecca Babicz of Scotch Plains, All fourth graders are reading, dis­ Section 11.16D prohibited all uses not specifically permitted. Stephanie Green of Scotch Plains, cussing and writing opinion essays Section 11 16E.5 permits a maximum density per dwelling unit of 1,742 square feet. Christina Mazzilli of Mountainside, on M. Taylor’s “Friendship mid Gold 6.970 square feet Is required for a four-family arid 5,226 square feet Is required Thomas Ritter of Scotch Plains, Rick C adillac." for a three-family. 6,400 square feet Is existing. Schwartz, of Scotch Plains, and Drew A variety of artwork and projects Section 11 16F.2 prohibits the use of an attic for a dwelling unit. Attic use Is Terpetming of Fanwood. commemorating Black History proposed. Month continue to be produced and Section 11.16E.14 allows t maximum continuous wall length of 50 feet - 61 feet Ashley Whittemorc of Scotch Plains. studied by students throughout the Is existing Westfield Public School district. Section 17,02C,1.b requires adequate off street parking - none exists. Alexis Dedousis of Scotch Plains, Section 11.18E 1 requires a minimum gross area of 15,000 square feet - 6,400 Jennifer Feeley of Scotch Plains, Lind­ Thaddeus Price Earns square feet Is existing. say Keogh of Scotch Plains, Natasha Section 11 16E.2. of the Land Use Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of 100 Larrinaga of Fanwood, and Kyle Dean’s List Recognition feet 51.2 feet Is existing Schoendorf o f Scotch Plains. FANWOOD - Thaddeus Price of Section 11.16E.3 requires a minimum front yard setback of 40 feet - 0 Is existing Fanwood, the grandson of Mr. and Section 11 16E.4. requires a minimum side yard setback of 30 feet - .5 feet and 27 Julianne Berger of Scotch Plains, Mrs. George Moore and brother of feet are existing. * Nicole Desiato of Fanwood, Chris­ Shannon Price, was named to the Dean’s Section 11.16E.7 allows a maximum building height of two habitable floors - three tine EvansofWestfield.Caitlin Feeley List at the New Jersey Institute of floors are existing of Scotch Plains, McaghanGeislinger Technology for the fit! 12002 semester. Additional variances may be sought for screening and/or minimum floor area per of Mountainside, Matthew A sophomore, Thaddeus is major­ dwelling unit. Giordanella of Scotch Plains. ing in civil engineering. Will Glynn and Julie Lynn Vescovl, 409 North Scotch Plains Avenue seeking permission to erect an addition and retain deck contrary to the requirements of Section 11 09 Eb, 12.04 F 1, 12.04 F2 and 11.09 Eb of the Land Use Ordinance. Side yard setback proposed (and current) at 2nd floor Is 7.7 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet Maximum allowable coverage proposed is 20.7%. Ordinance allows 20%. Maximum allowable coverage with deck proposed Is 24.6%. Ordinance allows 22%. Side yard VFGHAN1STAN ACTIVISTS...Kathy Cook’s fifth grade class at McKinley setback for deck proposed Is 7.7 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet elementary School in Westfield recently held a successful gently used lawk sale, Legal Advertising s hich was p art of the school's yearlong effort to raise funds to help build a school Coach Inc., 249-251 East Broad Street seeking permission to erect signage n Afganistan. Children and adult titles donated by the school community were contrary to the requYements of Section 16.04 E1b, 16.04, 16.03 D and 16.04 E6 of m o r e i n Ra c k s e c t i o n the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes maximum allowable mounting height of ivailahle for sale during the school day and in the evening during the school's 14 feet 4 Inches for front sign and 13 feet 10 inches for rear sign Ordinance allows amili Reading Night. Pictured, above, are: Mrs. Cook and three of her hard 12 feet Proposed two logos on 8 inch front and rear awing valences (fabric). This vorking sales associates, Alex Johns, Elizabeth Penczak and Katie Ester. type of signage is not permitted by Ordinance. Proposed one 48 Inch logo on Interior PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE display wall 3 feet 0 Inches from rear storefront window. This type of signage Is not permitted by Ordinance Maximum allowable horizontal dimension for rear sign Is 9 BOARD OF EDUCATION feet. Ordinance allows 4 feet Corrected Dates for Westfield WESTFIELD. NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PLANNING BOARD Bethel Baptist Church, 539 Trinity Place, Block 3010, Lot 27 seeking permission NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the to erect a two-story addition to the rear of the church and site plan approval of same Kindergarten Registration Told Sealed proposals will be received by Planning Board of the Township of Scotch This constitutes an expansion of a nonconforming use ("d" variance) Applicant seeks the Board of Education of the Westfield Plains will hold a public hearing on M ON­ variance from the following: School District, Union County, New Jer­ ESTFIELD - The previously day on or before Wednesday, October DAY, MARCH 10, 2003, at 8 00 p.m. in List of existing nonconforming zoning conditions: sey, at the Board of Education, 302 Elm Council Chambers. 430 Park Avenue, to ished dates for Westfield Public 1, is eligible to register. Street, Westfield. New Jersey, for the hear the Minor Subdivision application for Section 18.08B of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum lot area >ol kindergarten registration were Evening registration will be avail­ following supplies, equipment or services Victor and Aiex Pasucci at 571 Westfield of 75,000 square feet 14,527 square feet exists. rrect. according to the Office of able at the Board Administration BID FOR: Road, Block 3301, Lot 5, which proposes Section 18.08C of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum lot B 04-06 TRAINER AND HEALTH Building. 302 Elm Street in the sec­ the subdivision of one lot into two lots, one frontage of 225 feet 98.12 feet exists xil/Comnumitv Relations SUPPLIES FOR 2003-2004 being a flag lot, the elimination of the le following is the corrected ond floor conference room. Appoint­ SCHOOLYEAR existing two-family structure and the con­ Section 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance requires a setback of 37.75 feet (E F Y.D.) 30.40 feet exists dute for which appointments ments should be made for the evening BIDS DUE: struction of two new single-family homes i be made for children who will registration by calling (908) 789- MARCH 21, 2003 AT 1:00 PM The following variance is requested Section 17.02C.3. of the Land Use Ordinance Ordinance requires 73 parking me eligible for kindergarten in 4420. Appointments should also be The bids will be received at the Admin­ Section 23-2.3r-Flag lots are not spaces 4 exists istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, >003-2004 academic year: made for individual school registra­ permitted In the R-3 Zone Section 17.10D of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires shielded light New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the fixtures Unshielded flood lights exits. Vednesday. February 2 6 -8 a.m. tions. time indicated, and men puMttji opsiwfl All Interested persons may be present p m at Franklin Elementary The following information is and read aloud and be heard The file pertaining to this James and Madeline Dwyer, 38 Canterbury Lane seeking permission to retain needed at time of registration: proof Bids must be in stnet compliance with application rs In the office of the Planning front porch contrary to the requirements of Section 12 04 F 13c of the Land Use tot. (908) 789-4592; Board and ts available for public inspec­ Tiursday, February 27-8 a.m. to of residence (such as a tax or utility specifications Bids must be made on the Ordinance Porch as proposed doers not meet definition to allow exclusion tor proposal forms in the manner designated tion during regular office hours coverage and therefore requires a variance from Section 12.04 F1, which allows n. at W ilson Elementary School. bill), child's birth certificate (with Proposals must be endorsed on the out­ Barbara Horev maximum coverage of 20 % for buildings Proposed coverage with porch is 21.6%. ) 789-4605; raised seal) and proof of immuniza­ side of the sealed envelope, with the Secretary to the Planning Board 1 T - 2/27/03, The Times Fee S23 97 Margaret A Maloney and Marcia R. Horowitz, 420 Wells Street seeking ;riday. February 2 8 -8 a.m. to 4 tions (cheek with (he appropriate name of the bidder, the bidder s ad permission to erect an addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11 09 E6 and school to find out what documented dress and the name of the supplies, equip­ 12 04 F1 of the Land Use Ordinance Side yard setback proposed Is 5 45 feet (present at Wilson School; ment, or services for which the bid Is Monday. March 3 - 8 a.m. to 4 medical records are necessary). PUBLIC NOTICE is 5 46 feet 5 48 feet). Ordinance requires 10 feet Maximum coverage by budding and submitted It is understood and agreed above grade structures proposed is 21.17% Ordinance allows 20% at Franklin and W ilson Schools: Any questions about the registra­ that propose** may be delivered before TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS uesday,Mareh4-8a.m.to4p.m. tion process should be referred to any the time or at the place specified for At m regular meeting of the Township Joseph and Christina Rinaidi, 54 Moes Avenue seeking permission to erect an opening The Board of Education assumes Council of the Township of Scotch Plains addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.07 E5 and 12.03 D of me Land Use amaques Elementary School. elementary school. In the event of a no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi­ held on February 25, 2003 the following Ordinance Front yard setback proposed is 18.33 fast Ordinance requires the 1 789-4580; delayed opening or school closing rected in delivery decision was rendered estimated front yard setback, which is 40 feet (like LU IIK.IUiM.IU w uiuiC i, iC fiJuu Crsr.toJ pcrrrJssfcr. tc the Vednesday. March 3 - 6 to s p in i ne octetu CM toucauuo ui tint vf ennstopnar rxoousietn, 4 i vtroouui uvit C m via perrrJmmlor. to a?m& asr, : Administration Building. fW 8‘ nOfiftrrthadarw'tbbeii'iliiJuliJ rtl'z-Btion tQg q Si£>$C'3l U3® Permit for rmrmmrmry *n m -----■ - ■ - :■ 3 3 UL ££ m! 20* LATml 'JSS Apple Blossom Flower Shop, also known reserves the right to accept or reject any Side yard setback proposed is 13 2 feet Ordinance requires 15 feet 4420; and/or all bids for the whole or any part as 381 Park Avenue Block 1801 Lot 4 "hursday. March 6 - 9 a.m. to 3 Mattfield Awarded and waive any informalities in the interest B-2 zone, for the placement of ' Sea­ Annemarie and Craig Bowman. 21 Woodbrook Clrcla seeking permission to at Jefferson Elementary School, of the Board of Education No bid may be sonal Merchandise for Sale in front of erect an addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.06 E6 of the Lend Use ) 7g9_4490; or McKinley El- Bachelor’s Degree withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days aforementioned property as noted on Ordinance Side yard setback proposed is 12 8 feet Ordinance requires 15 feet their application subject to the foMowmg SCOTCH PLAINS - Jessica after the date set for the opening thereof Donald and Barbara Yuhas. 740 St. Marks Avenue seeking permission to enact itarv School. (908) 789-4555: of conditions Bidding shell be in conformance with an addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11 09 E6 of the Land Use 8 "p.m. at the Adm inistration Catherine Mattfield was awarded a 1. AM materials not associated with the the applicable requirements of N.J.S A Ordinance Proposed is 7 feet side yard Ordinance raquiraa 10 fast ding: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music 18A.18A-1 et seq pertaining to the ‘Pub­ display be removed from the side­ ridav. M atch 7 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Dickinson College in Carlisle. lic School Contracts Lew' walk at the end of each business Documentation of the above is on fils in the Office of the Town Engineer. 959 North Pa. in February. Bidders are required to comply with the day Avenue West Westfield New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday. 6 30 fferson School and Washington requirement* of P L. 1975. C 127.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ...... - been sharing office space when con­ First Call: Second Call: Third Call: struction began on The Children's success of the board. I think my back­ with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a University. After receiving his Doc­ 2 ground and skills as a management M ajor in Education,” he said. toral Degree, he did postdoctoral re­ Place, causing both to move to the Abd Injury Head/Neck Injury 4 consultant are well suited to the needs "I believe I have a great deal to offer search at the Yale University School Fleet Bank on Elm Street. The C ham ­ Behavioral Disorder 1 of the board,” she said. the families of Westfield. I am at a of Medicine. ber will continue to be based at the Bleeding/Hemorrhage 1 1 Mrs. Cassie and her husband Scott stage in my life where I feel it is time The candidate has coached Desti­ Fleet Bank. 1 have two children, a second grader at to give something back to the com­ nation Imagination teams for the past Fourth Ward Democrat Council- Cardiac Arrest 1 Franklin Elementary School, and a munity that has helped make my chil­ five years. These teams have inte­ woman Susan Jacobson, I.iaison to Cardiac Related i preschooler. dren better people, and I have time grated acting, art, music, robotics, the Chamber, stated that the DWC Diabetic Related (Potential) 2 1 She currently works at home as an and energy to undertake that effort. electronics and engineering in their will lose the money it was getting Gasro-Intestinal Distress 5 4 1 independent management consult­ My background in education, along solutions for this creative, problem­ from the Chamber’s sub-lease. She General Illness 6 ant to the healthcare industry and is with the sound logic and reason a law solving competition. stated that the discussion had be­ involved as a volunteer with both of 1 school education has provided, sea­ He has also had detailed involve­ come “volatile” at times, but that OB/GYN her children’s schools, Franklin and soned by the years of reality that only ment in the planning and design of their decision to part ways was “mu­ Other 3 Presbyterian Nursery School. someone who has raised children to multi-million dollar science facili­ tual.” Other Injury 2 1 “We need a school system that pre­ the ages of 24, 18 and 17 can under­ ties. pares our students not just for the stand, I am more than ready for the " I’m running to help bring innova­ Town Administrator James Gildea Respiratory Distress 5 1 said the cost for the new lease is certain challenges of today but the task,” he said. tion, a sense o f community trust, and Seizure 1 included in the budget presented to unforeseen challenges of five and ten “I have the added advantage of the excellence in responding to the di­ Spinal Injury 1 i years from now. No one, I am sure, advice of my wife who holds a Mas­ versity of students needs to the the council for 2003. i would disagree with that as a goal. ters Degree from NYU in Recreational Westfield school system,” he said. Mr. Gildea also stated that the final Stroke/CVA However, we need to work toward this Therapy and a Master’s degree in “My background in science, tech­ stakeholder meeting was held for the Suspected Fracture 3 1 goal in a tough financial environ­ Education from the Bank Street Col­ nology, and working with students in ShopRite grid, with Wilbur Smith Syncope 1 i Associates addressing plans for traf­ ment. We face both increased enroll­ lege of Education, in Special Educa­ creative problem solving compcli- Unconscious 1 ment and decreased state funding. tion,” he said. tions will provide a unique comple­ fic calming. We face tough choices on goals, pro­ “In a world that is becoming in­ ment to the experience of existing Residents in that area of town re­ TOTALS 31 15 2 grams, and funding. Therefore, it is a creasingly more dangerous, and where board members.” quested traffic calming measures due 14 (first call); 5 (second call); 0 (third call) = 19 time for all of the citizens of Westfield, strong, intelligent, leadership can not Julia Burnett W alker m oved to to an increase in traffic due to the Paramedics not just the Board of Education, to he taken for granted, I am prepared to Westfield in July 200I, and currently Genesis Eldercare 3 (first call); 4 (second call); 0 (third call) = 7 ShopRite in Garwood. Wilbur Smith 3 (firstcall); I (secondcall);0 (thirdcall) = 4 look very keenly at the entire school do what I can to help the Board of has two children enrolled in the Senior Citizens Complex has studied the area and will present 1 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 1 system, to volunteer, and to act to Education help our schools educate Westfield school district: one in kin­ Sunrise Assisted Living its final recommendations to the 2 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 2 make sure that our students get the the leaders of tomorrow,” he con­ dergarten and one in the second grade. Out of Town Mutual Aid council. Non-Emergency Calls 3 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 3 most benefit from what we can give cluded. She is actively involved in her Third Ward Republican Council­ Total Calls: 56 them,” she stated. Gerald Fahrenthold has lived in children’s school and her church. She man and Chairman of the Transporta- Kenneth Sumner, a resident of Westfield since the summer of 2000. volunteers in each classroom and the tion Parking and Traffic (TPT) Com­ Westfield for two years, moved to He lived in England from 1998 to library. She is also the Art Apprecia­ WESTFIELD Westfield because of the excellent 2()(X). Prior to that, he lived in Hous­ tion Committee Co-Chairman at Wil­ mittee. Rafael Betancourt, stated that school system. ton, Tex., where he was born. son School. At St. Paul’s Episcopal the report should bein withinacouple FIRE BLOTTER “I have three young boys (ages six, The candidate is a father to three Church, she serves as a m em ber of the o f weeks. four, and one) who will be enrolled in children who all currently attend hospitality committee, the flower He said this project was two years FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 • First Street - Malfunctioning fire alarm. the Westfield Public Schools for many Westfield schools. guild and teaches Sunday School. in the m aking and that it takes time to • North Wickom Drive - Bedroom lock­ • Minisink Way - Carbon monoxide years,” he stated. Mr. Fahrenthold works for AEGIS ”Wc moved to Westfield for several get these projects done. out with children inside. alarm. Mr. Sumner is a College Professor Insurance Group in Jersey City where reasons, the most important o f which The Westfield Leader a ls o SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 • West Dudley Avenue - Secured down and Deputy Chair of the Psychology he manages the Financial and Alter­ was the wonderful school system. It is learned that special police officer • Springfield Avenue - Fire alarm acti­ a telephone line. Department at Montclair State Uni­ native Products team. obvious that there are a lot of very John Morgan has been appointed vated unintentionally. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 versity where his major teaching du­ He volunteers at the “Night Place,” able people working very hard to as the new parking director for the • South Chestnut Street - Flooded • Harding Street - Furnace fire. ties are focused on graduate level and is also active in the youth minis­ make the Westfield schools the best tow n. basement. • Sandra Circle - Apartment lockout. education in industrial and organiza­ try at the Westfield Presbyterian they can be,” she said. “I believe my Mr. G ildea told The Leader that • Hillside Avenue - House lockout with • Cumberland Street - Fire alarm acti­ tional psychology, research methods, Church where he teaches Sunday energy and enthusiasm would be a parking management has been children inside. vated unintentionally. and statistics. School. positive addition to the mix. I prac­ shifted, whereby it is now under the SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 He also serves on the Executive “I feel that I am both well qualified ticed law for seven years; now I am a jurisdiction of the Westfield Police • East Broad Street - Animal rescue. • Lawrence Avenue - Furnace fire. Board of the McKinley School PTO and heavily vested in the success of stay-at-home mom. I bring a perspec­ • Rahway Avenue - Telephone pole Department. This change came after •Lamberts Mill Road-Malfunctioning and has volunteered in many areas the Westfield school system. I taught tive that should serve the board well snapped in half. a proposal was presented by Police fire alarm. with the school including fundraising, eighth grade Science and Mathemat­ in a time when questions about class­ • WellsStreel-Unknownodorinahouse. • Harding Street - Furnace fire. Chiel Bernard Tracy. Mr. Gildea said cultural arts programming, and com­ ics in the Houston Independent room space and funding must he ad­ M ONDAY, FEBR U A R Y 10 •Springfield A venue-Electrical fire. that this will be a “more efficient munity outreach through “Lynne’s School District for two years so I dressed.” Helping Hands.” know firsthand the joys and pains of The public will be able to vole for management of parking.” “As a college professor, I am in the teaching. I have three children, one the following candidates on Tues­ Mayor Gregory McDermott was WESTFIELD unique position to see the end prod­ each in elementary, middle, and high day, April I5. absent from the meeting. uct of public education, and I look to school. From this I have the parent’s POLICE BLOTTER the opportunity on the Board of Edu­ perspective of our schools. From my cation as another way to facilitate work with the youth at my church, I SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 each was set at $25,000. student success at an earlier level. get another insight into our schools WF Council Continues to Weigh • Jeffrey S. Kempt, 44. of Princeton MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 The opportunity to serve on the Board as I hear from them the comments that Junction was arrested on Central Avenue • The manager of a South Avenue busi­ of Education is not so much as to they do not always pass onto their Requests, Contents of Budget and charged with driving while intoxi­ ness reported that a 1994 Honda that was provide leadership, but to provide a parents,” he said. cated. He was subsequently released to a left running outside the establishment was service to the community. Making “As a homeowner and taxpayer, I — CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ...... responsible party. taken from the premises. It had not been schools strong makes the community feci the pinch of higher taxes, but also fie calming. Money is also being able for student use. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 recovered as of press time. strong. Students in this age need not recognize that a successful, well-re­ considered for repairs to both Councilman Goldman also stated • A Scotch Plains resident reported that only to be knowledgeable of the ba­ garded school system attracts new firehouses and the municipal build­ that he had conversed with Board of the left front tire on his motor vehicle was Westfield’s Kate Walsh sics of reading, writing, math, and residents and supports higher home ing. Education President Arlene Gardner flattened while the vehicle was parked in science, but they also need to be values. My experience as a teacher, a T he council has yet to discuss all and that the "portrait she paints” of the 4(X) block of East Broad Street. Named to D ean’s List socially, emotionally, and culturally parent of three current students, an THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 WESTFIELD - Fairfield Univer­ of the vehicle requests or the capital the council - BOE meetings are dif­ • An Hmbree Crescent resident reported competent,” he said. advisor to other young people, and a sity in Fairfield, Conn, has announced requests from the library. First Ward ferent from what Councilman the loss or theft of his wallet and the subse­ “Training in the Arts allows stu­ taxpayer enables me to recognize the Republican Councilman Sal Betancourt reported to the council as quent unauthorized use of his credit cards. that Kate Walsh of Westfield, the dents to appreciate a broad range of issues of the many parties that need to Caruana stated that with the on o f the liaisons. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 daughterof Mr, and Mrs. John Walsh, cultures,” he added. “Training in ath­ work together to make the Westfield economy and the other increases Fourth Ward Democrat Council- • Abdur Abdullah, 21, of Newark and was nam ed to the D ean’s List for the letics teaches students the importance school district the finest in New Jer­ coming from the county and school woman Susan Jacobson stated that Jamil Tang, 23, of East Orange were ar­ fall 2002 semester. of being a good sport, regardless of sey” he concluded. board, only the essentials should be she had been at two of the joint rested at North and Central Avenues and Kate is majoring in communica­ whether they are good athletes. These Bruce Johnson and his wife, Molly approved for this year’s municipal meetings, and suggested that stu­ charged with theft of identity, theft by tions at Fairfield. She is pursuing a areas need to be maintained and Adams, have lived in Westfield for deception and credit card theft. budget. dents could park at Memorial Pool minor in Asian studies and music. strengthened in the school system eight years and have two children. The pair are suspected of having at­ She is also active in the University and I will work to maintain the posi­ At the close of Tuesday’s meeting and then be bused to the high His son, Sam, is in seventh grade at tempted to purchase a new Mercedes Benz, Symphonic Orchestra and Flute tive educational experiences of all Roosevelt Intermediate School, and Third Ward Republican Councilman school. from a Pennsylvania dealership through Choir. Kate is currently spending the students in the district.” his daughter Melanie is in fourth Rafael Betancourt brought up the Mr. Betancourt stated that the ideas the unauthorized use of a Westfield spring semester studying abroad in Bruce Regenstreich, a resident of grade at Wilsdn Elementary School. issue of a proposed parking lot be­ Mrs. Gardener articulated in the letter resident’s financial information. It is be­ Westfield for five years, lives in town Dr. Johnson has been a research hind the National Guard Armory on to the editor were not articulated at lieved they obtained the information after Beijing. China. with his wife, Merry, and three chil­ scientist at Merck & Co., Inc. for the Rahway Avenue. He cited that there the meetings. the victim lost his wallet. A graduate of Westfield High dren: a daughter who has success­ past 15 years. An expert in the three- was a limited window of opportunity It was agreed that the discussion Bail was set at $ 1 (X),(XK) for Abdullah, School’s C lass o f 20(X), Kate is plan­ fully graduated college, and two sons dimensional structures of proteins, to build a lot at that location due to should continue when the council who was also being held on a no-bail ning a career in public relations. • Sheriffs warrant out of Essex County and at Westfield High School, one in his the candidate currently specializes the fact that development is begin­ meets again tonight at 7:30 p.m. to To be selected for the Dean's List, numerous traffic warrants. Tang was be­ junior and the other is his senior year. in designing and developing com­ Kate attained a grade poinl average ning on Codding Road. further discuss the budget. ing held on $75,000 bai I, w i th a 10 percent Along with his background in edu­ of at least 3.5, of a possible 4.0. puter software to aid in the design of A lso at issue was a recent letter to option. cation Mr. Regenstreich also attended new drugs. He has also worked as a the editor in The Westfield Leader by SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 law school where he earned a Juris commercial fisherman and marine bi­ Board of Education (BOE) President • A resident of the 1 (X) block of West Doctorate Degree. ologist. Arlene Gardner, who offered alter­ MS Candidates Dudley Avenue reported an attempt at “I have always understood the im­ Dr. Johnson received his Bachelor identity theft. The victim said a credit card BOE Budget nate solutions to the parking prob­ — CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 — — portance of education having taught of Science Degree in Zoology from lem at Westfield High School. first 3-year term, arte was elected as company informed him that someone had — — CONTINUED FROM PAGE I — elementary and middle school after the University of Washington and a Fourth Ward Democrat Council­ a write in candidate, taking 813 attempted to obtain a credit card in his name an increase o f only a penny more than graduating from Brooklyn College Doctorate in Zoology from Duke but with a different address. man Lawrence Goldman stated that votes. two years ago. The tax comparison Police said the victim had also been other options should be considered According to the board’s web site contacted by acomputcr company, inform­ chart reveals that in 2001-02, the tax first and voiced his concern that the she is currently serving on the Policy, ing him someone had tried to open up a line levy increase equaled 4.1 percent, or town does not own the property. He Special Education and Enrichment of credit in his name. As of press time, no $0.18 per $100. In 2002-03, the tax a SY L V A N M„m,„ added that if the South Avenue park­ and the Technology Committees. one had been charged in connection with levy increase was 9.7 percent, or $0.27 ing lot is developed the parking lot No information on Ms. Genakos the incidents. per $100. 0 on Watterson Street would be avail­ was available at press time. • A resident of Highland Park reported Mr. Berman will present a formal The that someone entered his unlocked motor resolution for the board to vote on vehicle on Central Avenue and removed officially at next week's meeting. checks totaling $4,629. moment SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Before the board had embarked on a • After being stopped for motor v ehicle discussion of the overall proposed he did his violations on Central Avenue, Stephen budget, though, the members heard Balia, 18, of Cranford and Andrew Heom. from Carol Swann-Daniels, Supervi­ homework 19, of Warren were arrested on various sor of Instructional Technology. Ms. drug charges. Swann-Daniels went over the pro­ Each was charged with possession of without you OUR 2 6 m YEAR OF SERVICE posed technology budget for 2003- less than 50 grams of suspected marijuana, 04. She sees the need for such things possession with intent to distribute sus­ SCOTCH PLAINS, SUMMIT, as a new primary server at the high even asking. pected marijuana and possession with in­ & E D ISO N & M F.T U C H E N & tent to distribute suspected marijuana near school, an additional wireless lab at Personalized programs to help your child with homework. a public park and public housing. Roosevelt, updating the elementary EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER 1-800-762-8378 Balia and Heom were also charged with infrastructure, as well as focusing on If your child is struggling with homework staying up late at WWW.ESCTESTPREP.COM DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail for help desk repair tracking and tech­ night tw spending too much time working on it call Syivan now. nology training. In a breakdown of budget comparisons, Ms. Swann- We start with the Sylvan Advantage: Daniels revealed that due to com­ ■ We identify your child’s specific needs. E rra tu m puter leases and other factors, there is In the February 20 edition of The actually a decrease in many expehdt- ■ Followed by individual attention and personalized lesson Douglas M. Fasciale Westfield Leader and The Times o f ture areas for the 2003-04 year. This plans from highly trained and certified teachers. Scotch Plains-Fanvcood, the article is largely in part to certified in-house about Jon Bramnick being chosen technicians and recycling units. Spe­ ■ And progress reports for you every step of the way. Certified Civil Trial Attorney for the Assembly seat, it stated that cifically, the proposed budget for by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Dan Gallic recently managed the 2003-04 shows a decrease of 1.17 If your child is struggling or not being challenged unsuccessful U.S. senate campaign percent from the 2002-03 period. enough, call Sylvan today, —r . _ _ for Doug Forrester, when it should In other board business, hoard presi­ SYLVAN C■w onrpntr^tincr-w xtv v iik i AAAin rw»r«Jona w V 1 ininrv W* J have read consulted as opposed to dent Arlene Gardner said she was ItARNINC CfHTftT m a n n e d The Uader/Time\ also "pleased to announce that we have and malpractice cases. stated that John Sette was a Free­ eight Westfield residents who have Learning feels good" holder. he is actually a Republican declared themselves as candidates for www.educate.com Chairman. The article also did not the board of education, five have sub­ Hoagland, Longo. Moran, Dunst & Doukas. u p state that Attorney Michael Tripody. mitted petitions stating interest in serv ­ Mayor of Kenilw orth also served as ing a tin ts year term " The candidates SYLVAN Skills ASStSSMtN I I Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm $50 OFF the official legal consul for the con­ for the three-year term are current board CLEVELAND PLAZA vention. members Beth Cassie. Kimberly 123 NORTH UNION AVE. 40 Paterson Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue In the same article it stated that Rhodes, and Anne Rregel. New to CRANFORD New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Westfield, NJ 07090 Union County started the night at 6 board elections are candidates Bruce 908-709-0202 p.m. with 186(delegatesI. It should Regenstreich and Kenneth Sumner Just bring this coupon to your scheduled appointment (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 have read 196. The article also in­ Ms Gardner continued, "three people to save $50 on the Sylvan Skills Assessment. s i cluded Kenilworth as part of Mr are interested in the one-year seat Not valid with any other offer. s i [email protected] Bramnick \ district. Kenilworth is (and) include Julia Walker. Bruce Must present coupon at time of Assesment. Limit one per customer www.hoaglandlongo.com not part of the 21st district. We Johnson, and Gerald FahrenthoM ” regret the errors. The board will reconvene on Tues­ day. March 4 Thursday, February 27, 2003 Pane 11 A W atchung C ommunications, I nc. Puib u c a t io n Clu' llU-stfu'liJ llraiU'r and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood

UC Lady Vikings Shock Raiders, 36-30, Sports Section In UCT Semis. See story in March 6 Issue The W eek in S ports Pages 11-15 TOMASSO STAYS UNBEATEN. HEWIT CLINCHES WIN Blue Devil Matmen Squeeze By North Plainfield, 40-33

By DAVID B. CORBIN host North Plainfield on Washington’s second period but fell behind, 5-2. Specially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times Birthday (February 22). With the win. early in the third. Hewit rallied to add Junior 119-lb. Craig Hewit, pulled the Blue Devils ended their regular a reversal, a takedown and another out an, 8-6. come-from-behind vic­ season with a 10-4 record while the two-point tilt to grab the victory. tory in the next to the last bout to Canucks slipped to 11-7. Blue Devil junior Lee Tomasso guarantee the Westfield High School Hewit scored a two-point tilt on im proved his unbeaten record to 16- wrestling team a. 40-33, win over Canuck Dave Phimsipasom in the 0 with a 17-2. technical fall in 4:37 over 145-lb Tom Hetiji. Tomasso scored a takedown and three nearfalls David B. Corbin lor The Lad.rand Tfla Timet David B. Corbin tor TIu WettIMd Leederand The Timet to take an 11 -1 lead at the end of the QUICK PASS...Blue Devil point guard HP. \ DING I t )K n i l ’. BASK I l ...Blue Devil Bobby \V ilt. It’ll, and A iking Joey first period. After adding two Erie Hayes makes a quick pass to the A/yd/ik. center, head toward the basket as the hull is passed to Viking Darhel takedowns in the second period, he right corner. Mays, No. 22. ended the bout with a two-point tilt in the third. HAYES SINKS 19 POINTS. KORFMACHER SCORES 15 "He hasn’t been beaten. He’s been pushed a little bit. Yesterday, he was pushed a little bit and he wrestled well. When Tomasso is ready to go Blue Devil Hoopmen Advance, and he's doing his stuff, lie’s tough to beat.” expressed Blue Devil Head Coach Glen Kur/. With the match beginning at the Stop Vikings, 64-43, in UCT 130-lb weight class, the Blue Devils expectedly rolled off four-straight victories, ending with Tomasso’s con­ By DAVID B. CORBIN from the line (54 percent) and the 7- good of shooters (from outside) so we quest. Jake Kramer started it all with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The limes 12 Blue Devils were only 3-for-8 from played drop back defense and tried to a 15-0, 3:18, technical fall over Charity became a welcome friend the line in the first half hut got deadly contain them," explained Hayes. Canuck Yosin Cobb. Kramer amassed at the right time and the Westfield when it counted. Shannon Brown netted seven points and seven rehounds for the Vikings. D avid B. C o rb in for The Westfield Leader and The Times two takedowns and four nearfalls. High School hoys basketball team “They had to foul us toward the SPREAD EAGLE (BANANA SPLIT)...Blue Devil Tom DelDuca, top, begins to Blue Devil Ethan Powell, in his took advantage, hitting 15-20 (75 end," said Hayes who also had three Greg Crudup had five points, five as­ serve up a banana split on Canuck Andrew Guild in the 140-lb bout. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 percent) from the charity line in the assists and three rebounds. "But we sists, a swipe and three rebounds. Don second half, to gain the momentum to just kept oil knocking them (free Volkcrt finished with four points and puli away from Union Catholic and throws) down." Mike Seaman contributed two. graba. 64-43, victory in the first round Viking hig guns Darhel Mays and The Vikings keyed on Blue Devil of the Union County Tournament at Joey A/yd/ik were heavily defended forward Jan Cocozz.iello, who fin­ Raider Matmen Fall, 32-29, Rahway on February 19. Blue Devil inside but did manage to bucket 14 ished with five rebounds, Iwo steals point guard Erie Hayes, who finished and I I points, respectively. Mays and five assists, and limited him to with 19 points, became the wrong also had six rebounds, Iwo steals and nine points but junior forward Joe person to foul as he hit 9-for-12 free two assists while Azydzuk had eight Korfmachcr found the range w ilh short To Warren Hills in Sections throws - all in the second half. rebounds, Iwo assists and a steal. jumpers and finished with 15 points. The 7-12 Vikings finished 7-for 13 "Our coach said they were not that CONTINUED ON PAGE 1! By FRED LECOMTE you catch them. Overall, I was just his awareness and quick thinking Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times looking to get him to his back to r the against a very determined Brandon KLIMOWICZ ROARS WITH 21 PTS. GILLOOLY BUCKETS 18 Good things happened; however, team. But, 1 like it here in ‘the pit’. The Guillemin and seized a 15-3. major more was needed as Warren Hills crowd really gets into the match when decision. edged the Scotch Plains-Fanwood you do something and they all cheer." “Coming in the match, we knew High School wrestling team, 32-29. D erek Francavilla at 125 displayed CONTINUED ON PAGE U Raider Hoop Girls Crumble in the first round of the North Jersey, G roup 3 Section 2 Tournam ent in Phillipsburg on February 20. The good things came with seven impres­ Highlanders, 69-15, in UCT sive victories. 189-lb M arc Fabiano got the R aid­ ers rolling in the first bout of the By FRED LECOMTE ers, six rebounds and three steals - forward Jen Russell and Elizabeth evening. After grabbing a 2-0 first- Specially Written for The Westfield Under and The Times and senior forward Pennella smoked DeCataldo contributed four points period lead, he added a front-trip Sophomore cenler Hillary the net with 14 points, seven steals each and Ashley McCoy added two. takedown and an escape to win 5-1 Klimowicz. and sophomore guard and 13 rebounds. Sophomore point For die Highlanders, senior guard “I wrestled him before and he beat Maura Gillooly had a big afternoon, guard Jen Burke, had a tremendous Megan Butler dropped in five points, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 me with one point,” said Fabiano. but the whole Scotch Plains-Fanwood game and poured in six points. Junior "Today, 1 came out attacking. I took High School girls basketball learn my shots and scored points off that. put il all togelher to crumble Gover­ He took shots. I defended. I just nor Livingston, 69-15, in Ihe open­ w anted it more.” ing round of the Union County tour­ 215-lb Raider Eugene nament in Scotch Plains on February Klushnichenko got an early 7-0 jump 19. The key to the victory was the in the first period then yielded two Raiders' success accumulating 23 reversals lo his opponent to earn a 9- points in the first quarter and control­ 4 decision. ling the boards. "I w as trying to set up m y drag, but Fred K. L ecom te (o r The Westfield Leader and The Timet “The kids came out and did a great that didn’t work," explained HITTING ’EM WITH A BAR...Raider Pedro Coyt, top, got the best of Warren job by putting the game away early,” K lushnichenko. “He m ade a few m is­ Hills’ Dave Richmond, earning a 10-1 derision in his 145-lb hput. said Raider Head coach Brian l lornni. takes. Fortunately I was able to take “ d “This is what you need to do in a game him to his back. Unfortunately. I was like this. You don’t want lo let teams unable to pin him. but 1’ m looking to slay around, because you never know work on some of that." Blue Devil Icemen Crack what can happen. Our girls came out H eavyw eight M att Loom is swiftly taking care of busines-s right away by guided Josh Tuxhorn lo his back in gelling the ball lo Hillary. Gillooly 50 seconds to increase the Raiders’ Nutley, 5-3, in Playoffs had some nice shots early in the game lead to 12-0. and (Lindsay) Pennella did a nice job "I’ve been working on moving on the boards for us." Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bv RACHEL SKOI.NICK Blue Devil junior right wing Alex around a lot,” said Loomis. “I’ve been Klimowicz tattered the net with 21 N O T A CHANCE...Raider sophomore center Hillary Klimowicz, No. 34, pluying Specially Written for The Westfield Under and The Times Regenstreich, freshman left wing Sal working outside angles so to avoid points and grabbed 17 rebounds. tough man-to-man moves in to block the shot hy Governor Livingston Highlander "We went into the game with noth­ Esposito and Falk fired in goals in the having some of these big guys putting Gillooly netted 18 points - 12 in the Margy Goodspeed. Maintaining their posts are Jen Russell, No. 44 and Ashley ing to lose, but something to prove second period. Senior left wing Kirt their weight on me. I have an outside first quarter, including three 3-point- McCoy, No. 10. shot. 1 just cut back underneath the and we achieved w hat we wanted to," Giresi, Kramkowski, Falk, guy. then put them to their back.” said senior Assistant Captain and Regenstreich and sophomore wings ' Warren Hills recorded a fall at 103 defenseman John Burnham of the Brent Davis and Greg Speir were cred­ and a decision at 112 to narrow the Westfield High School ice hockey ited with assists. score at 12-9. Undefeated Raider team's, 5-3, victory in their first round Near the beginning of the third period, junior defenseman Bobby Steve Mineo stacked 119-lb. 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B) DAVII) li. CORBIN drives with her left hand and can Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times shoot with her right hand at the same Seniors Cari Rock. Jessica O’Neill time," expressed Marino. and Lisa Venezia look lo the Westfield The Golden Eagles dominated both High School basketball court for the boards, rapidly sunk their talons into last time on February 20 to face a the hall and, with help of Hurley who strong Morris Knolls team. As they rolled in eight points and Harris who have all season, the trio, along with hit five, took a 17-1, first quarter lead. the rest of the Blue Devil girls, gave In the second quarter, the Golden it their all despite falling to the 12-7 Eagles capitalized on several fast Golden Eagles, 64-24. breaks. Morrison, benefited on the Fred K. Lecomtefor The Westfield Leader and ThaTimes Blue Devil Head Coach Joe Marino fast breaks and sank eight of her points HEADING FOR TROUBLE...G.L. Highlander senior guard Margy Goodspeed, made sure that the seniors got plenty as the Golden Eagles outscored the No. 34, works her way into Raider territory. Aiming to halt the drive are Maura Gfffooly, No. 15 and Lindsay Penneila, No. 34. of playing lime before he eventually Blue Devils, 16-6. tocommand a 33- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The started giving his youngcrgirls some 7 lead at the half. LOOKING TO PASS INSIDE...Blue Devil Jennifer O ’Neill. No. 32, looks for varsity experience. The Blue Devils got more competi­ teammate to cut toward the basket in the game against the Golden Eagles. “I wanted them to score some points. tive defensively in the second half Raider Hoop Girls Crumble / wanted them to play some great de­ but the swift Golden Eagles spread fense," said Marino of the seniors. their scoring among eight of their High School Boys, Girls “The younger girls always looked up girls and added 31 points while the Highlanders, 69-15, in UCT to them and I wanted themtocontinue Blue Devils netted 17. their job as positive role models.” "They are well coached and they CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 / Sectional Swimming Results: He added, "I wanted to give every­ are fast,” said M arinoof Morris Knolls. junior forward Crissy Vincendese “But. we didn't take them lightly body a chance to play. We are young. “They were fast on the court today. FEBRUARY 19 NORTH PUBLIC A: 400-free relay: (P) (John Vinces, Kevir I scored four points, senior guard Becky either. We came out and played our We arc hoping to have a brighter They basically beat us to the basket (BOYS) WESTFIELD 122, UNION 47 Mazur, Pete Abazia, Andre 200-medley relay: (W) (Tim Kolenut, Kingwood netted three and senior game and I think we executed that future next year,” and beat us to the ball every time. Boardman) 4:15.65 Andrew Prunesti, Pat Daurio, Sean FEBRUARY 20: forward Margy Goodspeed contrib­ pretty well. Defensively, wc played Valerie Morrison and Katie Hurley That was our biggest problem today. Baran) 1:49.34 NORTH PUBLIC A (QUARTERFINALS); uted two points. tough. Wc didn't gel into foul trouble, led the Golden Eagles with I4and 13 I give them a lot o f credit. T hey are 200 free: Greg Matthews (W) 2:00.74 (GIRLS) WESTFIELD 102, LI VINGSTON 6! 200 IM: Sam Gurdus (W) 2:16.58 Playing a tougli man-to-man. the so that was good, not having people points, respectively. Teammates Erin going to do well in the states.” 200-medley relay: (W) (Becky Fallon 50 free: Brandon Cuba (W) 25.42 Raiders struck hard and took a 23-2, on the bench. We kept our heads and C unningham and H anna Harris put in Summarizing his team’s efforts, Danielle Hefternan, Amanda Dickson 100 fly: Daurio (W) 1:00.3 Alexa Vantoisky) 2:01.34 first quarter lead. Butler scored the played smart basketball." eight and seven points, respectively. Marino said, “I’m proud of these 100 free: Gaston Domingo (U) 55.36 lone Highlander basket. The Raiders The Highlanders never presented Venezia led the Blue Devils with eight girls. They worked hard all year. In 500 free: Ryan Bartholomew (W) 200 free: Sujzanna Fowler (W) 2:05.9] 200 IM: Jackie De la Fuente (W) 2:29,2. 5:30.88 were more generous in the second themselves as a stubborn opponent points - four in the third quarter - and practices, they never quit. Basically, 50 free: Nedla Simaika (W) 26.65 200-free relay: (W) (Kevin Hobson, quarter, outscoring them 12-5. in the second half while the Raiders freshman Pamela Church looked that’s all you could ask for from a 100 fly: SimUika (W) 1:09.08 Rob Eckman, Matthews, Dimitry 100 free: Jessica Chong (L) no timi Penneila was (he biggest thief under continued to pour it on. Klimowicz strong and banged in seven points, team as a coach.” Roval) 1:43.48 the boards and also raised havoc on along with Russell and Pennellacon- six in the final quarter. 100 back: Chris Heinen (W) 1:00.34 given Morris Knolls 17 16 15 16 64 500 free: Ditfkson (W) 5:40.37 100 breast: Jay Sobala (W) 1:08.68 the floor, scoring eight points. tinued to demonstrate their devastat­ “She takes it to the basket. She *l W estfield 1 6 7 10 24 200-tree relay: (L) (Veronica Smith,! "It w asn’t a gam e against one o f the ing defensive skills. By the end of the 400-free relay: (W) (Dave Hedman, Baran, Cuba, Kolenut) 3:50.66 Angela Bureh. Chelsea Davis, Kristina hardest teams," explained Penneila. quarter, the Raiders held a comfort­ Hon) no time given able 58-15 lead. NORTH PUBLIC B: 100 back: Chong (L) no time given (BOYS) SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD 100 breast: Hefternan (W) 1:17.42 “C om ing o ff the bench, it wasi dif­ Roxbury Boys Whip Blue Devil Hoopmen Advance, 101, PEQUANNOCK69 400-free relay: (W) (Dickson, Pam| ferent for me,” explained Russell. 200-medley relay: (P) (Andrew Madi­ Wilson, Etnily Barnes, Alyson: “ Usually in the beginning of the game, son, Frank Vinces, Ed Gurka, Ken Goodman) 4:12.36 Viking Gagers, 52-37 that’s when the action starts, and I Stop Vikings, 64-43, in UCT Harrison) 1:49.63 200 free: Jon Sheffield (S) 1:59.75 (GIRLS) MORRIS KNOLLS 86. SCOTCH The Roxbury High School boys really needed to be on the court to feel CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 200 IM: Ryan Hauptman (S) 2:18.03 PLAINS-FANIWOOD 84 basketball team defeated Union that intensity and to get pum ped up. 50 free: Gurka (P) 24.07 200-medley relay: (SPF) (Kristen Catholic, 52-37. in Roxbury on Feb­ 100 fly: Sheffield (S) 58.32 Henkels, Judy Brown, Morgan Larkin, But, I kept my head up and that was “I started taking the ball to the bas­ 0 run in the second quarter and even Morgan Aky'uz) 2:04.25 ruary 2 1. Viking Joey A/.ydzik scored the important thing. I couldn’t come 100 free: Mike Fragna (S) 55.92 ket. Usually, I fade out o f the game and closed the gap to 22-21 before 500 free: Arthur King (S) 6:19.21 200 free: Brown (SPF) 2:19.15 12 points and Ryan Nelson led out with a negative attitude, because just rely on Jan but, today. Jan w asn’t Cocozziello sank two free throws then 200-free relay: (P) (Gurka, Harrison, 200 IM: Elena Munoz (MK) 2:24.72 Roxbury with 16 points. the team needed me." getting open shots,” explained hit a jumper at the buzzer, giving the Madison, Vinces) 1:38.4 50 tree: Ashley Fedor (MK) 26.33 100 fly: Larkin (SPF) 1:04.56 Darhel Mays sank nine points, In the fourth quarter, the Lady Raid­ Korfmacher who had 10 rebounds and Blue D evils a, 26-21, lead al the half. 100 back: Hauptman (S) 1:00.46 100 breast: Vinces (P) 1:06.55 100 free: Fedor (MK) 58.99 Mike Seamon stored five and .Shan­ ers went on an, 11 -0 ram page to close two steals. "Jan would penclrale and Korfmacher was deadly in the third 500 free: Jailnie Quale (SPF) 6:23.84 non Brown added four for the Vi­ out the contest and advance tq the they would double on him and leave quarter, hitting four jumpers, and the 200-free relky: (MK) (Katie Drogan, kings. next round. me wide open. Jan and Tyshon Blue Devils outscored the Vikings, 19- Highlander Boys Rip Christina Dafonseca, Cori Egert, Fedor) 1:55.93 Union Catholic 7 4 15 11 37 Gov. Livingston 2 5 8 0 15 l Blackmon) were looking forme and I 9, to command a 45-30 lead, l-ed by 100 back: Dtifonseca (MK) 1:07.67 Roxbury 9 12 13 18 52 Sc. PI.-Fanwood 23 12 23 11 69 got some open shots. That’s how I got Hayes, Westfield began to slow the pace Ridge Cagers, 47-41 100 breast: Munoz (MK) 1:16.21 the ball a lot. I don’t usually get that of the game, forcing the Vikings into a The Governor Livingston High 400-free relay: (MK) (Drogan, Tracey Vogel, Egert. Fedor) 4:11.17 many shots in a game. I shot well today.” desperation mode in the final quarter. School boys basketball team got back Blackmon, who also had two steals, “Our coach always tells us to slow onto the winning track with a 47-41 NORTH B: TWO ACRE ESTATE l.OT finished with seven points, including a the game down because we have lost (GIRLS) GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON 116, victory over 7-14 Ridge in Berkeley KINNELON54 3-pointer. Bill Hcaron, who also hit a 3- gam es by two points or four points in Heights on February 20. Senior for­ 200-medley relay: (GL) (E. pointer, fired in six and had four assists the fourth quarter. So, we are sup­ ward Doug Caruso sank 17 points Hukklehoveli. Amanda Pflug, Sandy and Bobby Wilt rolled in four points - posed to slow it up, keep the ball in and grabbed eight rebounds for the Zaeh, Moira Price) 2:07.22 lie also had two blocked shots - and (he guard's hands and don’t try to do 200 free: Jeh Pflug (GL) 2:07 12-7 Highlanders. 200 IM: Zaeh (GL) 2:23.34 AlexCraw ford hit3-for-3 from the line. too much,” explained Hayes. The Highlanders were clinging to a SO free: Priqe (GL) 25.74 The Blue Devils jumped to a 9-0 The desperation generated fouls 43-41 lead with less than a minute 100 fly: Alek Denby (GL) 1.08.42 lead three minutes into the first quar­ and H ayes, the recipient, enjoyed his remaining but Jon Moss (four points) ■ — , ( c '------ter before Azydzik broke the ice with success at the line. rolled in a layup and Mike Amalfe (six ...... Pflug. a layup. Westlieid won the quarter, Union Catholic 6 15 9 13 43 points) hit two free throws. John Lauren Hauiser, Caitlln Zimmerman) 15-6, hut the Vikings rumbled on a 9- Westfield 15 11 19 19 64 Hollowell scored nine points. JonTully 1:49.48 .. r sank five and Chris Meyer had four. 100 back: H|ukklehoven (GL) 1:10.46 A rare find! Magnificent new 5,700+- square foot home, to be 100 breast: iZaeh (GL)1:15.52 Ridge 9 9 10 13 41 400-tree rklay: (GL) (J. Pllug. built on a partially wooded lot in an exclusive Scotch Plains Gov. 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By DAV ID B. CORBIN There could possibly be four UC Sfuaall) Written for The Westfield Leader ana The Times No. I verses No. 2 rematches and one The District 11 Wrestling Tourna­ No. I verses No. 3 bout. Possibly the ment will he held tomorrow, February most curious bout will he between 28, and Saturday, March I, at Francavilla and Queen. Francavilla Westfield High School. The prelimi­ (23-1) defeated Queen, 10-8, in the nary round is set for 6 p.m. on Friday regular season but was set back, 8-6, and’ the semifinals will begin at 10 in the UC finals, a.m. on Saturday, followed by the Blue Devil Rob Mench (2 l-l) ex­ consolations and finals, perienced his only loss in the 103-lb. The tournament promises to be a UC title bout to Rahway's Darrii.n thriller since nine of the 14 Union Caldwell. Blue Devil Lee Tomasso Fred la c o m te for The Weettleld Leeder and The Tlmee County Champions (UC) will be vy­ ( 16-0), the UC champion at 145-lbs., ANCHORING A WINNING RELAY...Alexa Vantosky anchored the winning girls ing for a District 11 title. There are could possibly have a rematch with 200-meter relay in the Blue Devils’ 102-68 North Public A victory over Livingston. four returning champions from 2002 Raider PedroC oy t. UC 171 -lb. champ r»* T T rn v. David B. Corbin tor The Woetfteid Leaderand Tht Times and one from 2001. Scotch Plains- Raider Andrew Silber (19-2) could PLTTING IN REAL JEOPARDY...Blue Devil Lee Tomasso, forehead on mat, Fanwood. the defending champion, have a showdown with UC No. 2 Blue Devil Wendel Captures has C anuck Tom Heteji in deep trouble after scoring a double leg takedow n in the 145-lb bout. is expected to be the favored; how­ Mike Rodriguez of Rahway and UC ever, the Raiders could fac„e stiff com­ heavyweight champ. Raider Matt petition from Rahway and Westfield. Loomis (21-1), could face off with High Jump Crown at MOC Amin Queen (125-lbs.) of Eliza­ UCNo. 2 man, Ronnell Orrof Linden. Westfield High School (WHS) senior Governor Livingston Highlander beth will be seeking his fourth dis­ UC 135-lb, champ Blue Devil Ethan Adam Wendel took top honors in the Mike Catmody crossed fourth in the Blue Devil Matmen Squeeze trict titleand teammate Malcolm Jack- Powell (21-4) could meet up with high jump, clearing 6’6" at the NJS1AA 800-meters w ith a time of 1:58.18. son 1152-lbs.) looks to win his second Raider Eric C onnelly (23-3). No. 3 in hoys track indoor Meet of Champions Bine Devil sophomore Emily By North Plainfield, 40-33 title. Raider junior Derek Francavilla UC. C onnolly defeated Powell in the (MOC) held at JadwinGym in Princeton MacNeil took third in the girls 800- (125-lbs.) seeks his third title and dual meet hut Powell evened the score on February 23.1 lis 6’6“ height equaled meter race and also broke her own CONTINUED FROM PA OE II teammate, sophomore Steve Mineo with a win overConnolly in the county his personal best set at Drew University school record by finishing in 2:18.6 (26-0) (119-lbs.), looks to repeat. semifinals. in December. her previous record was 2:19,1. The very competitive, 7-5 loss to third- (Hewit) looked tough, He did not Brandon Small (152-lbs.) of Cranford COMPETING SCHOOLS: Wendel, who finished out of the lop Blue Devil 4x400 foursome of ranked 135-lb Kyle Poulson of want to be the one to lose for the team. won the !42-!b. title in 2001 and f. Scotch Plalns-Fanwood, 2. six in the Group 4 meet, entered the MacNeil. Meg Driscoll. Jennell Cafter Piscataway on Friday, realized his He had a little bit of pride." looks to add another crown. Westfield. 3. Rahway, 4, Cranford, 5. MOCasawildcanJandwasseeded 12th. and Annie Onishi also broke the WHS potential and annihilated Canuck Pat The Canucks did. however, take a Elizabeth, 6. A. L. Johnson, 7. Linden, 8. Roselle Catholic, 9. Malcolm X. His victory madehimthe first WHS track record with a 4:12.8 and finished Potok via a 17-2, tech fall in 3:23. 30-25 lead by being aw arded a forfeit Chief Matmen Top Shabazz athlete to win a MOC field event. 14th overall in that event. Powell tallied three takedowns and at 215-lbs and earning a fall at heavy­ fournearfalls. weight. Blue Devils, 48-16 “He's right there with the best kids That lead was short lived when The Westfield High School wres­ in the state," said Kurz of Powell. once-defeated 103-lb Blue Devil Rob tling team experienced a rough “Mentally, he’s very strong. 1 think if Mench clamped Mike Sarfati w ith a evening at the handsof the Piscataway BURQdORfiCtacom he got down at the state tournament, cradle in 43 seconds. 112-lb Sam 1 Chiefs in Piscataway on February 2 1. he’s not someone I would want to be Kramer gave the Blue Devils some ' rea lto r s’ 1 Although they had only four win­ looking at across the mat" breathing room and a 37-30 lead when ners, three Blue Devils found them­ At 140-lbs, Tom DelDuca scored he pinned Tom Ramos in 3:15 with a selves on the short end of close deci­ hammerlock and a half nelson. three takedowns, a reversal and a sions. 135-lb Ethan Powell gave third- nearfall to seize a 10-2, majority deci­ After Hewit’s win insured the victory, ranked Kyle Poulsen a run for his sion over Canuck Andrew Guild. After only one bout remained. Blue Devil money, being edged 7-5. Chris Joe DeCampo fell victim to a five-point Tomasso’s win gave Westfield a 19-0 Johnson lost a tough, 6-5, bout to takedown-to-a-nearfall move in the first lead, the Canucks got on the scoreboard 189-lb Chief Chris Jones and Jake period at the hands of Canuck Ed w hen 152-lb 1. B. Hussain took advan­ Kramer dropped a 6-4 decision to Walaski. DeCampo recovered with tage of Dave Israelow’s stumble and 130-lb to Tim Lauria. pinned him in 3:21 with a headlock. three, second-period takedowns to trail, Entering the meat of their lineup, 7-6, entering the third period. He took WEIGHTSEQUENCE: 103: — Rob Mench (W) p. Jeff Osley, the Canucks expected to blow well an 8-7 lead with a reversal then Walaski 1:20 ahead of the Blue Devils but Chris escaped and added a takedown. 112: — Ian Forrester (P) d. Sam Kramer, Johnson had other ideas when he DeCampo escaped but did not get a 5-2 flattened 189-lb Luis Ramondi with takedow n before the buzzer. 119: — Tom Hemmerly (P) p. Craig Hewit, 3:37 a body press and an under half nelson. WEIGHT SEQUENCE: 125: — Joe DeCampo (W) md. Mike ‘.‘I knew 1 had to win. I had to just 130: — J. Kramer (W) tf. Cobb, 15-0,3:18 Wylykanowskl, 13-5 keep everything under control and 135: — Powell (V(W)tf. Potok, 17-2,3:23 130: — Lauria (P) d. J. Kramer, 6-4 not give up too many points,” said 140: — DelDuca (W) md. Guild, 10-2 135: — Poulsen (P) d. Powell, 7-5 145: -Tom asso(W itt. Hetl|l, 17-2,4:37 140: — Tom DelDuca (W) d. Kerron Lovely Spacious Colonial Johnson. “I usually give up points 1 152: — H u taaln (NP) p. Israelow, 3:21 Joseph, 9-3 This 19 year old center hall home features 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a kitchen that opens to don’t need to give up. I have been 160: — Dave Miller (NP) p. G il 145: — Lee Tomasso (W) d. 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Ihat all of our big guys had tocome up to the very last guy, because that’s not big, and get the bonus points,’' com­ his role, the guys who preceded him mented Francavil la. “He backed away needed to do their job and not all of from me the whole match, then from our guys did. There were a couple of the top, it w as tough for me to turn hi m areas where we should have received because he was a strong kid. 1 tried it pins and we didn't. Again w ith Silber and he hipped over. From bottom, I being the last guy, it could have been got right out, then neutral wise. I anyone and ail the pressure should scored on him rather well," never fall upon that person. He Raider Eric Connelly persevered wrestled a good, tough match He with a 12-7 decision over 135-lb. Kris beat him in the John Goles tourna­ Thompson, but it was not easy. ment in overtime. Unfortunately, it GETTING SERIOUS...Highlander icemen Chris Szelag. left. Jerry Raguaesc. center, and Ke vin Weinstock get serious before a practice. The GL icemen qualified Fred K Lecomtefor The Weettlold Leader and The Timet Connelly led 8-0 but Thompson later didn’t g oour way. But the other guys G IV E ME THE SIX.. SIM Raider 215 II). Eugene Klushniehenko is waiting turned Connelly to his back a few needed to step it up.” patiently to get the referee’s nod fo r the fall. He didn’t get it. Klushniehenko went times to make il close. — on to earn a 9-4 decision. “ I was trying to work for the pin or the tech fall, bddau.se I knew the team needed Blue Devils Crack GL Highlanders Qualify Union County High School points," said Connelly. "I got caught once, then again and again. Basically. Nutley Icemen, 5-3 I wasn’t Ihat explosive on top and he For Ice Hockey Playoffs >- CONTINUED FROM PAGE I t J Girls Basketball Tournament: got the better move on me first," The Governor Livingston High coaching staff, we are pleased w ith With fall at 140, Warren Hills closed four goals to tic and the Blue Devils FIRST ROUND(FEBRUARY 18): School ice hockey team qualified tor what the team has accomplished thus A, L. Johnson 38, Dayton 34 the team score to 25-19. Raider Pedro advanced to the second round. Union Catholic 51 , New Providence 39 the state playoffs for the first time in far. The boys work extremely hard c\ Dayton (15-3) 9 6 12 7 34 C oyt at 145 answered with a 10-1 Sophomore goalie Mike Finne New Providence 13 5 11 10 39 9 38 its four-year history and got off to a ery practice and it's great to see them Johnson 9 11 9 decision over Dave Richmond. played the entire game in goal, sav­ Union Catholic 13 13 14 11 51 good start by defeating Watchung carry things over into games. Through­ Rahway 50. Plainfield 40 “1 was just hitting him up with arm ing 24 shots on goal. Union 54, Roselle 39 Hills, 5-3. in the first round of the out the season, every player has made Plainfield 6 4 6 24 40 bars as much as possible," explained The Blue Devils advanced to face Roselle 9 5 5 20 39 Msgr. Michael Kelly Cup Division. some type of contribution and that's 7 18 12 17 54 Rahway 7 10 17 If. 50 Coyt. “1 caughl him a couple oflimes top-seeded, 13-0, Ridge on February Union The Flighlanders advanced to face important to the success of any team. FEBRUARY 20: and snapped him back when he was 26. This became the first lime the Oak Knoll 57, St. Patrick’s 48 top-seeded Montclair Kimberley. We have a difficult road ahead, but (QUARTERFINALS): sitting on his butt” Blue Devils have qualified for the St. Patrick's 10 14 9 15 48 74, A. L. Initially 100percent parent funded, we're excited to be traveling on it." Scotch Plains-Fanwood Warren Hills won a 10-2, majority playoffs in since 1999. “It’s really Oak Knoll 11 16 18 12 57 Johnson 15 the GL Ice Hockey Parents Associa­ Assistant coach Matt Gualtieri decision at 152 lb then knotted the score great to have made the playoffs after Rosello Catholic 44, Lindon 37 0 4 15 tion has held numerous fundraisers added, "These kids have worked hard Johnson (15-4) 7 4 at 29-29 after Tom Gorian, wrestling in four years,” said senior center Bryan Sc. PI.-Fanwood 15 20 20 19 74 over the past four years to help otfset since day one. It’s had its peaks and Linden 7 9 8 13 37 place of the injured Charlie Bachi, Stupak. “Our hard work is finally Roselle Catholic 12 7 12 13 44 the costs and appreciate the support valleys just like any team goes through Union Catholic 44, Oak Knoll 34 yielded a fall at ifif). A 2-1 decision by paying off now." from all of the parents and the local and they have continued to demon­ FEBRUARY 19: Oak Knoll (14-6) 11 7 5 11 34 Dan Brice over Andrew Silhcr at 171 “If we're going to win, we may as well Scotch Plains-Fanwood 69, Gover­ 10 14 44 merchants who participated buying strate an unparalleled work ethic I Union Cath. (15-7) 6 14 earned Warren Hills the victory. beat the number-one team in the divi­ nor Livingston 15 advertising space and donating items. have confidence that we can continue See story. Rahway 42, Elizabeth 39 “There are a lot of m ixed em otions sion, which is Ridge,” said Head Coach T his year, the team received partial to demonstrate our strong work ethic Rahway (13-8) 10 8 9 15 42 here," said Raider Head Coach John Dennis Doherty. A victory over thcRidgc Gov. Livingston 2 5 8 0 15 funding and hired two new coaches. and discipline throughout the league Sc. PI.-Fanwood 23 12 23 11 69 Elizabeth (17-5) 5 7 13 14 39 Scholz. "Our goal was to get past this Red Devils would advance Westfield to Head Coach Joe Azzarcllo said. “As a playoffs, and state tournament.” Elizabeth 56, Hillside 20 Roselle Catholic 53, Union 51 team and wrestle P-burg. That sail we the division championship game. wanted to do and we fell short. You Hillside (12-8) 4 8 6 2 20 R. Cath. (13-6) 7 16 16 6 8 53 Westfield 13 1 5 Elizabeth 16 16 11 13 56 Union (17-5) 12 13 10 10 6 51 can never leave the responsibility up Nutley 1 0 2 3 Five Local Gymnasts Place Kimberley Aslanian Haley In State Qualifying Meet The Class 5, 8-9 year old boys sixth m the All-Around, totaling 48.0 gymnastics leant from Surgcnts Elite He placed second on pommel at 8.5. Expect More School of Gymnastics in Garwood, third on vault at 9.5, sixth on parallel coached by Russ Shupak. competed bars at 7,9 and seventh on rings at 8,6. in a M en’s State Qualifying Meet Danny Nizolak of Scotch Plains I nternational P r e s i d e n t ’ s P r e m ie r 2002 held at Will-Moor Gymnastics in placed eighth in the All-Around with Mount Laurel on February 9 a total of 47.7. He placed fifth on high Paul Rizkalla of Westfield placed bar at 8.4. sixth on pommel at 7.6, first in the All-Around with a score of eighth on floor at 7.5 and ninth on 54.75. 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Nine freshman and sophomores from City over the weekend of February 15, the Westfield High School girls la­ The Skyscraper Tournament plays crosse team played in the prestigious host to Ihe top teams from across the Skyscraper Lacrosse Tournament held country . Teams from as far as Wash­ at The Trinity School iri New York ington, DC. Virginia. Massachusetts, Long Island and New York City com ­ St, Helen's 6th Grabs peted, Many of the participants arc the top high school fem ale players in Four Hoops Wins the country. St. Helen’s sixth-grade boys bas­ The w eekend was highlighted by a ketball team won four-straight near upset o f the top-ranked team in games last week to up their overall the tournament, the Yellow Jackets of record to 23-5. Long Island. The ladies competed St. Helen's started the w eek with Ill.l'E DEVIL LADY LAXERS...Nine freshmen anti sophomores from Ihe hard, learned a lot and are looking Westfield High School girls lacrosse team recently played in Ihe Skyscraper a, 66-16. romp over St. G en’s with forward to competing for the Westfield Lacrosse Tournam ent in New York t ’ity. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Jimmy Reardon and Matt Isabella High ibis spring and Team Leading Jackie Hums, Lindsey Devlin and Alison Itridgmun; hack row. Julie Itennett, leading a balanced scoring attack Edge litis summer! Megan Fowler, Srali Slusel, Lizzie Trimble, Katie Cole-Kelly and Emily Print/. with 11 points apiece while Greg Baker chipped in with 10. Tony TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS...The sixth-grade Westfield hoys basketball Dilorio and Spencer Cassidy added team won the IH M preseason tournam ent. Pictured, left to right, are: sitting; Greg eight each. Wucci, Mike Irving. Mike I.essner, Mike Carpettoand Dean Thompson; standing, St. Helen’s swept Our Lady of £xpect M wte Scott Laird, Jeff Pusar, Josh Firestone, Brendan Burgdorf, Jake Fox, Chris Peace’s fifth grade and sixth grade sheehan, Dave Pusar, Chuck Laird and (Jan Fox teams, 46-16, and. 31-23, respec­ tively. Craig Dyer paced the win &xpenence, tJuwt, ffieCioGility, 4! Sendee over OLP fifth grade with 15 points St. Helen’s 7th/8th Girls Split while Isabella, Chris Sheehan and Kyle Marsh scored seven each. Reardon led scoring against OLP’s Two Big Basketball Gaines sixth graders with 10 while Isabella dropped in eight. The St. Helen's of Westfield 7/8- Defalco led St. Helen’s with 11 St. Helen’s then topped Westfield grade girls basketball team played points and Ruhno had eight. Miller B. 45-34. Isabella poured in a game- undefeated, 31 -0, St. A nn's of Raritan and el Kourey had seven points each. high 14 points while Dyer and on February 22 and won, 58-53. In Slody/.cka had four points and Sheehan contributed nine each. At doing so. St. Helen's got revenge for Macdonald had three points. IHM point. Bret DeFazio and James two earlier losses to St. Ann’s during revenged an earlier loss to St 1 lelen’s. Hughes controlled the game’s the season. St H elens’ record now stands at 31 -5. tempo from start to finish. St. Helens led 34-20 at halftime hut St. A nn's put on a furious third- quarter rally to get within two points. WHS Boosters Donate $10,000 41-39. St, Helens' excellent fourth quarter foul shooting was the differ­ ence. making l4-of-20 during the To Greta Schoenemann Fund game. Against St. Ann's. Breanne Defalco Those dollars that Westfield residents Boosters have a special awards din­ led w ith 14 points and 12 rebounds dropped into cans held by Westfield ner to recognize the senior class cham­ and Kathryn Ruhno fired in 13 High School Athletes last October added pionship teams and announce our points as all 11 girls netted points, up. According to M ike Toth, the com­ scholarship winners. Erin Miller and Gabrielle O'Leary mittee chairman for the Boosters drive, The Boosters offer a $ 1,500 schol­ each had six points. C asey el Kourey the dollars added up to $10,000 which arship for seniors who have excelled Imd four points. Krissy Wendel.Rose the Boosters voted to donate to the in academics, showed leadership Driscoll and Danielle Infanlino fin­ Greta Schoenemann Memorial Fund in qualities and made a substantial con­ ished with three points each. Alii honor of the late freshman soccer player tribution to ihe athletic program. Over CHARMING COLONIAL M acdonald had two points and eight who tragically was killed last Septem­ the years, the Boosters have raised A warm welcome begins as you enter tills living room with a fireplace, surrounding built Ins rebounds. Stephanie Slodyczka had ber 11 by a falling branch from a tree at over $500,000 for awards for over and shining hardwood Hoots. In the formal dining room, you'll find chair rails and a charming two points and 10 rebounds and the high school. 250 scholarships and purchased over comer cabinet. A wonderful "state ol the art” kitchen provides a spacious cooking area with Elizabeth Harbaugh had two points "We decided this year to donate the $250,000 in sports equipment. Ma­ lots of room to gather and a mud room leading out to Ihe newly fenced backyard. Completing and nine rebounds funds to a fund w hich will benefit our jor Fund Raising activities include: the 1st lloor Is a cozy den and updated lull bath while the upstairs oilers 3 bedrooms and lull In a battle for first place in Union athletes in their future education as a Super Bowl Raffle, Button Day, 550 hath. The lower level features a finished rce mom and laundry / workroom area. This pristine County CYO, IHM defeated .St Club, Football Program Book and colonial on a quiet tree lined street Is within walking distance ol downtown, schools and NYC way of honoring Greta and to keep transportation. A |4 u st See! WST'1030 H elen's 50-40. Alii Zazzalli led IHM her memory alive," said Boosters our Spring Dinner Dance. with 20 points. St Helen's fell he Member Bob Albino. Each week keynote speakers from hind in the first quarter. 13-7. then The Boosters also decided to do­ the coaching stall give the Boosters Offered at $449,000 rallied to tie the score at 14 IHM nate $2,000 to the high school girls insight into the current season and regained control and led 24-16 at softball learn to use for the purchase identify special needs for financial the half. of hatting machines. According to support. At the last meeting, ice hockey c o L o u u e u . Booster Member Bill Taylor, "com­ 1 lead Coach Dennis Doherty presented Barbara M. Callahan ing off a y ear in which many seniors an informative synopsis of the year b a n k e r □ Irwin Bernstein Crabs (908) 301-2886 - Direct graduated, wc now have a young team and offered an excellent prognosis for Two Silvers in Track that we want to help, so that they have the future. One of the major costs to 111 SIDLNTIAI. BaOKERAtili Irwin Bernstein of Westfield won a a good chance to compete. Under this team is ice tim e (roughly $285 per N.IAK Million Dollar Club pair of silver medals at the Last Chance consideration are other requests from hour). This sport is self-funded. Silver Level '98- '99 209 Central, Westfield NJ 07090 Meet at tile Armory Track and Field school teams for financial assistance." The Bixtsters will hold the Irish Inierniilinnal PiVMtlenl's lilite ‘98 Bus (908) 233-5555 C enter in New York City on February The Westfield Booster Organiza­ Spring Dance at Temple Emunu-EI 21 Representing the Shore Athletic tion is a Club ol about 50 volunteers on the March 15 and seek support. Club in Ihe 60-69-age division. whose sole purpose is to raise money Please see Ihe Bixtsters advertisement Bernstein recorded a time of 32.21 in in support of Westfield High School for more details. ihe 200-meter dash to finish behind Athletics. The Boosters provide Bob Edmonds. Unattached (30.861. supplemental money and equipment See it all on the Web! New Jersey Later. Edmonds won the 400-meter that enhances the kids as they partici­ Properties dash in 1:09.61 with Bernstein sec pate in an extension of their aca­ www.goleader.com ond in 1:13.99. demic experience. Each year, (lie

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INSURANCE Antique mahagoney furniture, 2 WESTFIELD — Burgdorff ERA stated that the results of the survey slant-top desks, dressers, chairs, Westfield agency has immediate recently announced the appointment proved how agents communicate with DR set, oak blanket chest, wicker, opening for Agency Claims Rep. of George Kraus as Vice President and the customers anywhere from two to spinning wheel, yarn winder, maple Some general office duties in­ Manager of the Westfield office. three months after a closing. BR furniture, bookcases, sewing cluded. Mr. Kraus, replaced his predeces­ “What I have learned very quickly and kitchen coll., prints, oil paint­ (908)654-1300 sor, Judy Sagan, who has taken the about the (Westfield) office is that ings, Westfield artisit A. Gardner position of Consulting Manager for they are absolutely committed to PROFESSIONAL SERVICES W/Cs, Limoges, Dresden, Stirling, BurgdorffERA. doing what is best for the client as glass, old books, much more! Tax preparation services for Indi­ In his new position, Mr. Kraus will opposed to focusing on their own viduals. Most returns $75 only. be responsible for the daily opera­ best interest.” PUBLIC NOTICE Confidentiality assured. Profes­ tions and managemenl of 77 sales “The quality and caliber of the BOARD OF EDUCATION sional, courteous service. associates and staff. Westfield sales associates were piv­ WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Call Suresh Subramaniam at Prior to his promotion, he served as otal factors in the decision to make NOTICETOBIDDERS (908)822-0482 a top sales associate with the Burgdorff this move. It is an honor and privilege Sealed proposals will be received by Maplewood office for the past 12 to work with these outstanding indi­ the Board of Education of the Westfield PIANO LESSONS years. viduals. School District, Union County, New Jer­ TEACHING SINCE 1970 Mr. Kraus, who started his Real Mr. Kraus is a member of Burgdorff sey, at the Board of Education, 302 Elm ERA President’s Council, jhe Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the (908)889-4095 Estate career inl982 at a.smaller Real Beautiful hardwood floors, high & beamed ceilings, french following supplies, equipment or services: Estate company based out of Passaic company’s highest and most distin­ doors, crown molding & framed windows fill this 4 bedroom BID FOR: County, told the Leader/Times that as guished honor, recognizing the top R32-07 FURNITURE SUPPLIES FOR ______PUBLIC NOTICE______Colonial, sitting proudly atop a knoll, with charm. Traditional a Manager, he believes that he can 17 of over 700 sales associates. He is WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL TOWNSHIP OF 8COTCH PLAINS details pervade the living rm, dining rm, den & updated eat-in ADDITION bring his experience and knowledge a member of the NJAR Distinguished NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regular Sales Club, reserved for those who kitchen. Complementing the setting are four second floor meeting of the Township Council of the of being a real estate agent to further BIDS DUE: earn membership in the NJAR Mil­ bedrooms, a marvelously finished basement, updated full bath MARCH 18, 2003 AT 2:00 PM Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues­ relate to his own staff. & newer powder rm and a deep park-like backyard with an The bids will be received at the Admin­ day, February 25, 2003 the following He also spoke about his transition, lion Dollar Sales Club in at least ten istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, ordinances entitled: stating how satisfying it is to see different years, and from 1997 to impressive circular brick patio. Numerous desirable updates AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the others succeed and how he enjoys the 2001, Mr. Kraus earned Gold Level and a wonderful Fanwood location add to the allure of this time Indicated, and then publicly opened CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN­ status. captivating home Presented for $445,000. For additional and read aloud ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE great enthusiasm of the Westfield details or to schedule an appointment to view this home call... Bids must be In strict compliance with TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH staff. Mr. Kraus, a Rutgers University specifications. Specifications may be PLAINS ENTITLED "TRAF­ Mr. Kraus told the Leader/Times graduate, also has experience in mort­ FIC" (parking on Sunrise secured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm about three Burgdorff agents who gage financing and sales. C o u rt) Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) He and his wife, Colleen, reside in 789-4407. Bids must be made on the just completed their training, stating AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE­ Maplewood with their three children. proposal forms In the manner designated. MENTING AND AMENDING that, “two of the agents listed a prop­ Proposals must be endorsed on the out­ CHAPTER VIII, OF THE RE­ erty and sold another property and For more information on the side of the sealed envelope, with the VISED GENERAL ORDI­ that the other agent has three listing Westfield office of Burgdorff ERA name of the bidder, the bidder's ad­ NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP please call (908) 233-0065 or visit dress and the name of the supplies, equip­ calls already.” OF SCOTCH PLAINS, 1978, the office located at 600 North Av­ Joyce Antone, Sales Associate ment, or services for which the bid Is ENTITLED "BUILDING AND Mr. Krauss also was very pleased to NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club - Silver Level 2002 submitted. It Is understood and agreed HOUSING" - UNIFORM CON­ share results of Burgdorffs recent enue in Westfield. that proposals may be delivered before STRUCTION CODE ENFORC­ Customer Satisfaction Surveys. He (908) 233-3204, Direct Dial the time or at the place specified for ING AGENCY (Section 8.1 et. PUBLIC NOTICE opening. The Board of Education assumes • eq .) PUBLIC NOTICE no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi­ SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE­ rected In delivery. TOWNSHIP OF S C O If H PLAINS CHANCERY DIVISION MENTING AND AMENDING The Board of Education of the Town of PLANNING BOARD UNION COUNTY CHAPTER XXIII, ZONING, OF Westfield, In Union County, New Jersey, DOCKET NO. F-8141-02 THE REVISED GENERAL OR­ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. Ihal the reserves the right to accept or reject any FILE NO. 0370-02 BURQdORff and/or all bids for the whole or any part DINANCES OF THE TOWN8HIP Planning Board of the Township of Scotch and waive any Informalities In the Interest OF SCOTCH PLAINS, 1978, Plains will hold a public hearing on M ON­ NOTICETOABSENTDEFENDANT REALTORS' ERA CONCERNING TEMPORARY DAY, MARCH 10, 2003, at 8:00 p m. In of the Board of Education. No bid may be (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: OPERATING PERMITS Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, to 600 N orth A venue, W. (908) 233-0065 withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days W estfield O ffice hear the Modification of Site Plan approval DYCS MOUNTAINSIDE, INC: JOSEPH after the date set for the opening thereof. ORDINANCE TO AMEND Bidding shall be In conformance with for Ralph Checchlo, 661 Jerusalem Road, FICCHI; ROSEMARY FICCHt, HIS CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN­ Block 6102, Lot 24, M-1 Zone, which the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE WIFE; proposes the demolition of the existing YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the “Pub­ TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH lic School Contracts Law". garage and construction of a new REQUIRED to servo upon CASALE & PLAINS ENTITLED "TRAF­ contractors storage facility. The follow­ Bidders are required to comply with the FIC" SUB-SECTION PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiffs attorneys, ing variance is requested: whose address is G ATEHALL 1, requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 7-20 ENTITLED MID-BLOCK PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, an 17:27). CROSSWALKS Section 23-3.4A, Para. N, Col. 10- 25 Years Experience BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be ac­ Answer to the Complaint and Amendment Top 196 of Coldwell Banker Associates Nationwide Rear Yard: companied by a bid bond, cashier's check AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING Required: 35 feet to Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in which NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award- or certified check made payable to the GAMES OF CHANCE ON SUN­ Proposed: 9.59 feet IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE CORPORA­ Gold: 1986-87, 1998-2002 Westfield Board of Education, for ten DAY APRIL 27, 2003 IN THE TIO N is the plaintiff and DYCS International President's Elite percent (10%) of the amount of the total TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH All interested persons may be present MOUNTAINSIDE, INC., ET ALS; are defen­ Cell: (908) 419-5141 bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. PLAINS and be heard. The file pertaining to this dants, pending in the Superior Court of By order of the Town of Westfield was duly passed on second and final application is In the office of the Planning New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION Board of Education, Union County, New reading. Board and is available for public inspec­ County and bearing Docket No. F-8141 -02 "View Of The Watchung Mountains" Jersey. TOWNSHIPOF SCOTCH PLAINS tion during regular office hours. within thirty-five (35) days after February Robert A. Berman Barbara Riepe Barbara Horev 27. 2003 exclusive of such date. If you fail Board Secretary Township Clerk Secretary to the Planning Board to answer or appear in accordance With 1 T - 2/27/03, The Leader Fee: $54.06 1 T - 2/27/03, The Times Fee: $44.37 1 T - 2/27/03, The Times Fee: $23.97 Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint, and Amendment to Com­ plaint. if any. You shall file your Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Hye- Young Choi Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren­ #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2002 ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance NJAR Circle o f Excellence Sales Award with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce­ dure Gold: 1987-2001, Platinum: 2002 You are further advised that if you are Visit me at my website: unable to obtain an attorney you may www.Realtor.com communicate with Lawyer Referral Ser­ www.coldwellbankermoves.com/hyr-young.choi vice of the County of Venue and that If you cannot afford an attorney, you may com­ email: [email protected] municate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue. The telephone Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for the Perfect Home! number of such agencies are as follows Lawyer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, March 2nd • 1-4 PM Leya! Services Office 908-354-434C. Westfield. . . Indian Forest Area. Elegant and up-to-the minute - 4 THE ACTION has been Instituted for the bedrooms, 2.1 baths, center hall ranch Gleaming hardwood floors, 537 St.’ Marks Avenue, Westfield purpose of foreclosing the following tax n e w e r kitchen, furnace, central air & rool $739,000 (WSFII6I) safe certificate(s): 1. A certain tax certificate 97-02, re­ corded on 12/5/1997, made by PATRICIA SCHERER, Collector of Taxes of BOR­ OUGH O f MOUNT AtNSttME. end State erf "One Of A Kind" New Jersey to TRANSAMERICA BUSI­ NESS CREDIT CORP and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, IRONWOOD ACCEP­ TANCE CORPORATION This covers real estate located In B O R O U G H OF MOUNTAINSIDE. County of UNION, and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 15. BLOCK 16.A as shown on the Tax As­ sessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE , and con­ cerns premises commonly known as 1239 POPLAR AVENUE, BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE. New Jersey YOU, DYCS MOUNTAINSIDE, INC are made party defendant to tna above fore- • a u u u i i u b u b u m i y v u m • u • • v **»i mi A fi'-iial; lihigh •* ituA AmibiABt mm itmm above entitled action. YOU. JOSEPH FICCHI AND ROSEMARY FICCHI, HIS WIFE, are made party defen­ dants to tha above foreclosure action because on May 29 ,1987, Mary-Domlnick Westfield... Quality custom built home w/ charm & character. 9RMS, 3BRS, 2 Yi BTH. Beautiful incorporated executed a mongaga to Joseph Ficchi and Rosemary Ficchi, hus­ decor, many bit-ins, dentil molding, hwflrs, 6 panel drs, “Rutt” cherry EIK w/ corian entrs, skylt, band and wife in tha amount of imported tile fir, sunny den, spacious FR, RR K CAC . Walk to sch $170,OCX) 00, which mortgage was re­ corded on June 5, 1987 In the UNION County Clerk s/Reglater a Office in Mort­ gage Book 3760 at page 0010 Said mor Westfield Office COLDUJGLL gage is subordinate to tha Plaintiff • Her Westfield Office DONALD F PHELAN 209 Central Avenue BANXGRU CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF 209 Central Avenue NEW JERSEv 908 233-5555 908-235-5555, ext. 169 CASALE A PELLEGRINO. L.L.C. Direct Line: 908-301-2015 HiMDtvrm h o n u a 1 Gatehait Drive 908-301-2047 (Direct) RlSIPCXmi BaOKElAGt Paratpoany New Jersey 07054 1 t - 22/^03, The Leader fe e >78 sc \ W ATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PuBUCA lu ' I H ra tfii’lii m i'jib i'r and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday. February 27, 2003 Page 17 Jane Pauley Elvis Costello Album Gives ------CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 — The daughter of a milk salesman, Credence to ‘Tribute’ Genre Jane was 13 when her mother was By ANDY GOLDKNBKRG each hand brings a unique slant on diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She Specially Written fur Ihe Westfield leader and Tin Ii watched her mother ail from subse­ their favorite Costello quent strokes and heart failure. The As a follow-up to last number. personal sufferings endured by Mar­ month's column, Seth From tlte indy label garet Jane Pauley have all been sur­ Wimpfheimer's FUZ Misra come three great vived with grace, dignity and strength. /■'wane may be ordered by new releases, including Such signature qualities have been writing: FUZ Fanzine, do Jenny Tourney’s "Jenny recognized by People magazine, FUZ. P.O. Box 1211, Tootney Sings llie Songs which named her one of its "50 Most Mountainside, 07092- of Flunk Bruno.'' Here, Beautiful People" in the world in 1990. 0211. The price is $6 apiece. the noted drv-wit singer- More importantly. Pauley's trophy ***** songwriter tries to give buddy Bruno some ex­ case is filled with Emmy Awards, count­ There are some great posure its site puts her heart and soul less journalism awards, including a new releases and reissues to into Itis twisted yet enjoyable Maggie Awaai. aGabrielAward. a Nancy report from the musical front. popdittics. Helping her along Susan Reynolds Award, air Edward R. Beginning with the new re­ are Joey Burns and John GIVE! PEACE A CHANCE...Barbara Mellen. left. Westfield Lions Club Youth Murrow Award, the Radio-Television leases. nty favorite of2003 so Convertino from Calexico. Advisor, poses with Westfield contest winner Lauren Sullivan and Westfield Lions News Directors A ssociation's Paul far is Holopaw ’.v Holopaw al­ Club President Dave Hensel. Next up is Shearwater’s White Award, and the first Matrix Award bum by Sub Pop Records. front the Association for Women in "Everybody Makes Mis­ This is a great slice of alter­ ta kes" If you can imagine an Communications. We could never list native-country with a slight Get Outta even mellower version of Neil Budding Artist Lauren Sullivan them all here. pop sensibility. Standout Young with beautiful, Pauley, who heads her own Task tracks include "Abraham mournful melodies you gel The House Force on Mass Communication Edu­ Lincoln" "Hoover"and "Cin­ Honored for Lions Club Poster the picture. By CAROL F. DAVIS cation, has been bestowed with hon­ d ers" Specially Written far The Westfield Leader and Ihe Times Finally, St. Thomas’ / in Go­ W ESTFIELD - Roosevelt Inter­ national sponsored the contest, which orary degrees from Notre Dame Uni­ I have become a hit wary of so-called ing Home, whose lead singer also has a mediate School student Lauren drew students from 75 countries. This is not the place to take your versity in Notre Dame, Ind.. Provi­ ‘Tribute” albums, as most touch of Neil Young as Sullivan was recently recognized by Lauren, who was encouraged to date for a romantic evening for two, dence College in Providence. R.I.. ofthem seem to sound trite well as the Flaming Lips’ the Westfield Lions C lub for her poster enter the competition by her but since he's performing during the Indiana University, undDePauw Uni­ and forced. However, a Wayne Coyne. Both of paining interpretation of world peace. Roosevelt art teacher. Anne Cohen, is week, you can catch Carrol Top on versity itr Greencastle, ind. great one was recently re­ the aforementioned re­ The annual peace poster contest, the winner of Westfield's winning Thursday. Match 6, at the Union Wherever her new ventures take leased which I wanted io leases arc loaded with which is now in its 15th year, is open entries tothe most recent global Peace County Arts Center in Rahway at 8 Pauley, we are sure that she w ill meet shed light on. great, quirky pop mo­ to children between the ages of 11 Poster Contest. p.m. It's a great escape if you could every challenge head-on with im­ Courtesy of the great ments that make indepen­ and 13, from schools and sponsored For more inform ation, please visit usea night of silly laughter. Tickets peccable professionalism and in­ independent label Glurp dent releases so much fun. youth groups. The Lions Club Inter­ www.lionsclubs.org. range from $25 to $33. sightful wisdom. & Bar None Records of On the Jazz front, noted * * * * * While many newspapers - daily and Hoboken comes "Al­ producer Joel Dorn has weekly - have quickly forgotten or re­ m ost You. tile songs o f There will be two author appear­ started hisown label. Hy­ written the rules o f journalism, Pauley's Elvis Costello.” Featur­ ances this weekend at The Town ena Records, in order to make available experiences serve as a brilliant example ing such notable bands as Fastball, Vic Hook Store o f Westfield. On March hitherto unknown recording from noted of journalism’s best standards. Chestnutt and The Mendoza Line, 1. from 11 a.ni. to 1 p.m., Charlie Jazz greats. H is first batch includes Eddie Stella will promote his book, Jimmy Harris' "A Taleoj'TwoCities." Rahsaan Bench-Press, anovel of crime, prize Roland Kirk's “The Man Who Cried fighting, and the consequences of F'iiv." Les McCann’s “Les Is More" and both. Later, front 2 to 4 p.m Cannonball Adderly's, "RadioNights." Maplewood author Karen Baicker, All four releases come full of amusing author of Tumble Me Tumhily, will anecdotes as well as some of the best and sign copies of this children's book most intimate live Jazz you will ever hear. aixiut the world of babies. She is the Universal Music continues its 20th Editor-in-Chief of Bine’s Clues Century Masters series with "The Best magazine, a contributing editor to of Semisonic. the Millenium Collec­ nick jr. magazine, and the Craft Expert tion." This trio from M innesota com ­ and Party Lady for nickjr.com. bined the perfect blend of Collective * * * * * Soul pop sensibility with Todd Rundgren-like guitar interplay. Every spring. Temple Emanu-EI Also recently released from Univer­ CRACKS AND CREVICES...The image, “Palais Roynle I" is one of many in Westfield holds the Kids Carni­ sal Chronicles/Mereury is a 16-song displayed by Summit photographer Sue /wick at die Children's Specialized val. and every year it proves to be a greatest hits collection from Rush. "The ARTFUL PURPOSE;...Student artists from Roosevelt Interm ediate School in Hospital throughout March. (un-filled afternoon for (he entire Spirit o f Radio" captures many of this Westfield will donate their art to the annual auction of the AIDS Benefit Committee family. This year’s event will occur nf New Jersey. Putting final touches on their painted furniture are eighth graders Canadian trio’s greatest moments such on Sunday, M arch 2, and is ideal for I Irne (Hindman. Holly Desantis. Natasha Rosenberg and Kate Kovalenko, their art Photography Will Be Focus as, “Closer to the Heart” 'T om Sawyer” teacher, Anne Cohen, third from the led, adds some words of guidance. The auction families with children between 2 and "Subdivision.” Since the remaster­ will he held on Saturday, March 8, at 6 p.m. at Temple Lmanu-Ll in Westfield for and 10 years old. If this is your first ing was done by renowned sound ma­ the benefit of people afflicted with AIDS. This is the sixth consecutive year that time, you can expect games, arts and O f Hospital’s March Exhibit gician Bob Ludwig, you can expect Cohen's students have participated. Last year, the auction raised $50,000. crafts activities, entertainment, a stellar sound quality. moonwalk, prizes, a silent auction, M O U N T A IN SID E - T he photog­ portfolio lets images speak for them­ With some great vinyl to report early food, and more. Temple Emanu-EI raphy of Berkeley Heights resident selves. I ler career in curly childhood r POPCORN in this year. Eclipse Records noted for is localed at 756 East Broad Street in Nancy Ori, Sue Zwick of Summit, and education spanned 30 years. For the its great psychedelic releases, contin­ Westfield, and they can be reached the late Zhiyan Cheng, will he spot­ past two years, her work has been ues that trend with the Acid Mothers Daredevil: Reading by calling (908) 232-6770. lighted throughout March al the accepted into the Annual Juried Pho­ Temple, an innovative psych-band from ,vlo it’s perfectly understandable why I can learn everything you’ve always picture-quality are typical from Image. also known as “The Man Without Fear," bably didn’t hear Mrs. K the first time. phy exhibit entitled, "Reflections." For more information, please call In other words, it is fantastic! finishes up at night what his pro bono coun­ wanted to know about weaving on ; question came again: "Michael! Tell Like her architectural photos, her new (908) 233-3720, extension no. 5379. Universal Home Video continues terpart cannot accomplish by day, a Pandora’s Saturday, March 1, ateither 12:30 or class why you’re such a good reader. to crank out the great DVD tiles and box full of ethical questions is opened. 2:30 p.nt. They are offering If You ;or a split-second I pondered. Was this a But if you think about it, this is actually Can Believe ll. You Can Weave It!, they do so with the touching About A kquestion? But sensing that I was still too SP-F Repertory Theatre nothing very new. Never really fondofred Boy with Hugh Grant, as well as the /e to possibly navigate through any ulterior a program iff which you will learn tape, in varying degrees the judicial short Pen & Ink hilarious Undercover Brother, a sat­ tive Mrs. K’s query might represent. I abiut this art, and have the opportu­ Will Get Footloose, cut has long been the strong suit of super CONTINUED FROM PAGE IB — ire of the 1970’sBlaxploitation films. ed on honesty being the best policy. nity to create a woven bookmark. heroes. Both judge and jury, they are the Jo 1 decided to take it as my moment, Most programs offer free admission, up a high-voltage, no frills, non- Fancy-Free This March Finally, Paramount Home Video re­ ultimate fantasy contradiction: an all-pow­ ybe this was a long overdo acknow ledg- but to be safe call them first al (973) leased some older and newer classic erful, benevolent dictator whose only real manufactured version of "Sk8er SCOTCH PLAINS-The Scotch it. So for all within normal earshot to hear, litlcs with Serpico, who in the early purpose in life is to assure the health and 596-8500. boi,” while, oddly enough in the Plains-Fanwood Repertory nounced: "I read a lot of comic books, 1970s turned the New York Police survival of constitutional democracy. f there is a Guinness world record for wake of the Rhode Island night­ Theatre’s production of Footloose, Department upside-down with his tales Thus the comic book reader is afforded the eringachild with a shawl and hustling club disaster, it was all about the musical about teenagers trying heartening, albeit temporary, illusion of secu­ of corruption. The film stars Al Pacino. i out of the classroom before he can to bring free will and dancing back rity andcontrol thaleludes him in areal world pyrotechnies for rapper Nelly. Flashing forward to 2002 wc have sh saying “comic books,” then I am toa small town in 80s America, will rife with chaos, confusion and hypocrisy. Weldon, Roach Bruce Springsteen’s perfor­ Martin Lawrence, Runtcldat, which ; it is still held by Mrs. K. Once in the be presented on Fridays, March 2 1 Sometimes, they also get a love story in — ------CONTINUED FROM PAGE W — captures the famous com edian in rare , acy of the hallway. Mrs. K issued me mance of ’The Rising” was stan­ the bargain, as is the case here. 11 gets even and 18 and Saturdays, March 22 stand-up form. pendent and Destiny’s Child fame. P. dard, but it felt like I’d “been em look. better when we learn that the object of and 29, al 8 p.m . in ihe auditorium ihe instructed, “Never, ever say that you Daredev i I’s affection, pi ayed by the attrac - Diddy and Eve were some of the other there, heard that” before. Per­ of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High a good reader because you read comic tive Jennifer Gamer, is also very rich. celebrities who caught their starry eyes. haps it was sometime in the 80s, School (SPFHS). »ks. Comic books are had. ’i uu become The daughter of a billionaire (Erick When asked what star(s) they would when my hair was higher. The school is located at 667 Roberta Isleib >od reader by reading good hooks.” Avari) who’s being strong-armed by his liketoask over for dinner oneevening, rhereitwas. Proof positive, once again: If Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. CONTINUED FROM PAGE IB ; funner mcgalomaniacal partner. The King­ Whitney selected the powerhouse Eminem’s “Lose Yourself’ was fun, then it must be no good for you. The Under the musical direction of pin (Michael Clarke Duncan), Elektra quartet "N o Doubt,” w hich is headed energetic, dramatic and evidence is assailed by repressed memories of itan theorem would be a recurring theme Laurie Wellman of SPFHS. stage childhood abuse which are uncovered Natchios isn’t as instantly smitten with up by platinum blonde Gwen Stefani. that an emerging bad boy artist ing my formative years. And in the case direction is given by Ana Llanos, in psychotherapy. Matt as he is with her. It takes a getting-to- Mackenzie opted for someone a little has passed legendary status, pass­ ettuccini Atfrrdo. ft wonMevm gaui the know-you martial arts skirmish engen­ and choreography is provided by “I had the chance to explore some more “old school" - Bruce king of the medical establishment dered by the young fellow’s at first unwel­ ing Springsteen down his New Gisa Dilorio ot Dance 2000 Studio interesting psychological issues as *ui happily, the 6Ds confirmed what I come advances lo convince her. Springsteen. Jersey Turnpike and yelling, “Sec in Scotch Plains. background for the story,” said Isleib, I suspected all along: that many of This initial part of the courtship is a bit Mackenzie supposed lhal Mrs. "Let’s Here it for the Boy," “Al who sees her writing as a natural pro­ se rules were really just fashioned to ya!” along the way to stardom. curious. At least it’s encouraging to note Weldon would help the girls keep in most Paradise” and the title track. gression of her experiences as a psy­ p us down. man. 1 even contemplated Aside from Justin Timberlake that we’ve come a long way since the club- touch with Ashanti throughout her "Footloose, will be part of the Jing a comic book on Mrs. K'slawn. chotherapist. wielding caveman administered a love tap career. Both admitted that they have asking Kylie Minogue, “By the In “A Buried Lie” Isleib’s second I that I had ever slopped reading comic evening's energetic performance to announce his intentions. gotten to know Ashanti much better way, can I grab your ass again," Tickets for reserved seats may be novel due out this May, Cassie has iks, mind you. Al least not because of Naturally, wtnsome yet lough FJektra through the Grammy experience. near the start of the show and purchased by calling (908) 233- made it onto the LPGA Tour. This book doesn’t know Matt’ssecret identity, at least Both Whitney and Mackenzie deals with the issues of suicide and Actually, my interest dwindled as high not at first. Remember, this is make believe. Fred Durst’s protest: “This war 8643 or at the door on the evening weren ’ t sure if they wou Id be compii- compulsive gambling Isleib is also ool approached and college loomed. She likes him for himself. ..not just because should go away as soon as pos­ of the performances. finishing up the third book in die series, ,een forces much more powerful than he’s one of the coolest guys there is. ing their memorabilia and photo­ sible!” Grammy was golden - Admission is $10 for adults, $5 , K steered me from comic books and Things guakrfigprett) well fora while. That graphs from Grammy night into a for students and senior citizens, tentatively titled, “Board To Death.” - u- . t*o, n w b e t t e r . quite a few upsets thrown into OiUllOvviA. t» w*. ■ * — c iv uiiui uKpkAJ kicker*.. 7. «ich; . r.ri.v'A ha) they aeneeri that the $3 fo r Renaissance For additional information about _-;>rrsKirv*< 1 ranting of to U-Jlk -ixnkla I K. iikicib and ho UajL, on lo hllp:// HTTT, ™ 1 1 " , » i 7V.IIki/iM. U.J A “ f magV-ai u p p arm n ip w ould be one of the mix - but certainly not lack­ cardholders. list dictators, a few deranged, book- Garke Duncan, a vested by Bullseye, his their favorite moments to share. luster for the experience. ‘WTn s'.rwwu tui ■Jufc.Wfft. nmg splinter groups and some particu- heinous hit man effectively real i/ed by Colin ) uptight library boards. I w as now on Farrell, steps up hisoiganizedcri me campaign »! IIUUl- to rule all that he surveys. forget Was it Schopenhauer or Suffice it to note. 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Bv MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written fo r The Westfield Leader and The Times BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The work of a psychologist is not so dif­ ferent from that of a detective, ac­ ARTiST o f cording to Dr. Roberta Isleib. a former Berkeley Heights resident and clini­ cal psychologist who has recently ThE WEEk published her first book, a mystery entitled, "Six Strokes Under." Jane Pauley A graduate of Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, (1 9 5 0 - ) where she was the yearbook editor, Isleib had no early inclinations to­ By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN wards writing. Specially Written fo r The Westfield leader and The Times She studied at Princeton Univer­ This w eek, it was announced that a sity and in 1985 earned a Doctoral journalism career spanning over 30 Degree in Clinical Psychology from years, touching the University of Florida. After an every angle of the internship and two postdoctoral years Dr. Roberta Isleib globe, would be at Yale. Isleib settled in Connecticut com ing to an end. P hoto C o u rte s y of Hillary a n d B ill W eldon where she maintained a clinical psy­ gist. HOLDING ON TO THEIR DREAMS...R&B star Ashanti’s sung, “Dreams" encouraged youngsters like Whitney Weldon Veteran NBC an­ chotherapy practice. Attcr a tew editorial changes, (the chor Jane Pauley of Westfield, second from the left, and Mackenzie Roach, third from the left, to follow their aspirations. Pictured at Madison caddie became a golfer), “Six Strokes Square Garden in New York City, the children had the opportunity to perform the song’s lyrics with the superstar during She recently closed her practice to will file her last Under" became the first in a Grammy night. concentrate on writing. story for the pea­ Introducedtothe game three-book contract with cock network in of golf by her husband- Penguin-Putnam featuring June in order to to-be in 1991, she was woman golfer, Cassie „ , pursue other op- Grammy Night and Ashanti Sweep hooked not long after. Burdette. Jane Pauley p0rtunities. “The only connection “The work of the detec­ Perhaps Westfielders were the first with a golf course 1 ’d had tive in a mystery has quite to see it coming. When Pauley co­ up to then was sled-riding a bit in com m on w ith long­ hosted a forum at Westfield High, fol­ Weldon, School Pal Off Their Feet as a kid on Baltasrol!" term psychotherapy. You lowing the Columbine High School said the author. start with a problem, then shootings, it was like having a queen By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN "I have the typical New follow ihe threads, looking among us. But, afterwards, the short- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times England obsessive and for clues, and gradually fill coiffed dynamo became limited to WESTFIELD - Ten-year-old guilty work ethic, and I in the big picture." ex­ what seemed like guest appearances Westfielder. Whitney Weldon’s ap­ became horrified with plained Isleib. on the network. She would introduce pearance on the 45th Annual Grammy the amount of time I was "W riting mysteries a story on Dateline NBC and the re­ Awards last Sunday was more than a spending learning to play provides me interesting porter would take over. We barely case of being at the right place at the the game, not to m ention opportunities involving heard from her, save a few rare “Time right time. the time wasted out on psychology. Most and Again” broadcasts on MSNBC. For five hours, Weldon waited pa­ the course hitting lousy shrinks are appalled by The wifeofDoonesbury cartoonist tiently at Borders bookstore in the shot after lousy shot. I the way we arc portrayed Garry T rudeau and mother of twins, Watchung Square thought, there had to be a in the popular media-usu- Ross and Rachel (no, this is not a Mall for R&B super- way to justify the hours ally as bumbling fools, bad “Friends” episode!) and Tho­ star Ashanti (Douglas) invested,” Isleib contin­ lacking in scruples, or mas, Pauley’s dream career began to sign autographs. ued. crazy ourselves. in her home state oflndiana when W h itn ey ’s copy of Her solution turned out In “Six Strokes Under,” she became a reporter for WISH- Scholastic magazine’s to be writing about golf I had the chance to dream TV. Fresh out of Indiana Univer­ Spanish issue with psychology. Soon her ar­ up a psychologist char­ sity, where she earned a Bachelor Ashanti on the cover ticles, “Choosing the acter who could help of Arts Degree, she would become had caught the Right Golf Pro" and solve the mysteries with­ the first woman to co-anchor a Ashanti sin g er’s eye. "Raise Your Competition out stumbling too hard nightly news program on WMAQ- D uring a telephone IQ” and others like them were being over his own personal issues, cross­ TV in the Windy City. interview from The Pingry School’s published in golf magazines such as ing ethical boundaries, or imploding The B ig A pple called w hen Pauley Lower School in Short Hills, where National Golfer andGolf For Women. with self-importance." Isleib contin­ turned 25 and, in 1976, the peacock Whitney is a fourth grader, she told When a good friend suggested ued. snatched up the young journalist for The W estfield Leader and The Times Isleib combine her experience in psy­ Burdette, the protagonist in Six its co-anchor spot opposite Tom that Ashanti wanted to know where chology with her love for golf and Strokes Under," is a magnet for trouble. Brokaw on “Today.” Ten years later, she got the magazine edition. P hoto C o u rte s y of H illa ry a n d B ill W eldon mysteries, she wrote a suspense story H er life’s dream is to play the LPGA SCRAPBOOK MEMORY...Mackenzie Roach, left, and Whitney Weldon of Pauley was named "Broadcaster of Ashanti’s makeup artist took about a woman caddie on the Ladies Tour, but as she struggles to complete the Year” by the International Radio Westfield, right, made a scrapbook full of memories on Sunday night w hen they the sectional Qualifying School, she Whitney’s telephone number and later performed with Ashanti at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in Madison Square Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Television Society and, in 1990, spoke her mother, Hillary Weldon, Garden in New York City. Tour and her pal, a sports psycholo- Continued on Page 17 The Washington Journalism Review who mentioned that the youngster crowned her “Best in Business.” suffered from FOP (fibrodysplasia being on stage in front of thousands Both Whitney and Mackenzie A Halloween baby, Pauley has been ossificans progrcssiva-agenetic con­ of people.” sported doctor’s uniforms, which were Pen S Ink: haunted by allergic attacks from hives dition which involves the transfor­ While Ashanti sang “Dreams" off randomly assigned by costume/prop and has been hospitalized by the mation o f muscle into bone, and later her self-titled CD, a string of young­ personnel. malady since 7 years of age. But, this a second skeletori). sters, holding hands and dressed in "I got to say ‘Hi!’ to Ja Rule," re­ Radio Play Favorites Tuned Out never stopped Pauley from chasing Next, Ashanti's mother, Tina Dou­ different kinds of professional uni­ vealed Whitney, adding that Nelly, stories like the wedding of Prince glas, contacted Mrs. Weldon and pro­ forms, piped in with their voices and Vanessa Carleton, John Mayer, By Newcomer Norah at Grammys Charles and Lady Diana to the Great posed the idea that Whitney might wide grins, encircling the superstar to 'NSYNC, Kelly Rowlands of inde- By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN WallofChinatoquaint Westfield High. 0 want to join the superstar for her the end o f her song. Continued on Page 17 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Continued on Page 17 onstage performance on Grammy Maybe the ears of the nation are aching for music that is a little night. Mrs. Weldon, who gleefully softer and kinder than the raspy range of Bruce Springsteen or the N-7 accepted the invitation, mentioned Lo-eal Stars Whitney’s best friend, Mackenzie confrontational, pummeling truths rapped by Eminem. Perhaps, Roach of Verona, whose father, Book Nook everyone wants to be soothed by a balladeer like Norah Jones, who NJPAC Concert Featured Stephen Roach, died on 9/1 Is w hile scooped up five Grammy Awards last Sunday. Jones, “the under­ raising funds for FOP and working to By Marylou Morano dog” commanded the evening, while the “big dogs” were left to Musicianship of Area Pupils establish a fund for the condition. skulk away, howling foul. NEWARK - 287 All-State high B asking in the G ram m y afterglow. school musicians and singers, includ­ Whitney and Mackenzie, who is also Literary Red Carpet Rolls Out To her credit (and mostly due to her lyricist Jeff Harris), Jones’ ing the talent of Westfield, Scotch a fourth grader at Pingry, chatted ex­ cooing vocals and laidback pi­ Plains and Fanwood residents, per­ citedly about their performance the For Newbery, Caldecott Medalists ano playing are reminiscent of formed in concert on February 22 at evening before. an easier time. An emerging the New Jersey Performing Arts Cen­ Though Whitney had been under By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield leader and The Times of the Millbrook Press. artist known mostly for her ter in Newark. the weather the Friday before the When Mouse shares his toy air­ Westfielders Thomas Killian, Ryan performance, she joined Mackenzie The American Library Associa­ single, “Don’t Know Why” off plane with Rabbit, the Leonard and David Reinhardt joined in agreeing that though the rehears­ tion (AL A) announced her CD, “Come Away With Me," whole neighborhood Scotch Plains pupils Flora Alexander. als at Madison Square Garden were the w inners of its pres­ Jones honestly earned the crown ends up getting in the David DeMair, Michael Gleason and long and exhaustive, they were “fun” tigious John Newbery act. It’s a .silly take on of “Best New Artist.” Sonali Phatak in the evening's per­ above all. and Randolph the importance of But, let’s be clear that she is not formances. Fanwood resident Deanna Whitney, who said that she listens Caldecott awards for friendship, enhanced Mustachio was also a spotlighted to a lot of different kinds of music, children’s literature at a pop artist. How she won this by Rohm ann’s hand- m usician. reported. "It was cool and exciting their recent midwinter distinction over veterans Sheryl CALM BEFORE THE STORM... I he meeting in Philadel­ color relief prints. Crow and Pink, I will never un­ industry’s most serene artist caused The Newbery and the biggest upset on Sunday night when phia. derstand. She is a jazz/blues art­ Much coveted by Caldecott awards are she stooped five Grammys, which per­ authors of children’s literature, the administered by the Association ist, who hasn’t paid enough dues haps inarguably belonged to moresea- soned artists. Newberry and Caldecott medals for Library Service to Children in the industry to have received honor exceptional (ALSO, adivision of the Grammys for “Record of the ^Mademoiselle writing and illustra­ ALA. Year” or “Album of the Year.” Clearly, the Recording Academy was Nikki Grimes’ tion of books pub­ blurring some categories and genres, dismissing some well-estab­ presents a lished by United "Bronx Masquer­ States publishers dur­ ade" and E.B. Lewis, lished artists with heavy radio play when formulating its winners’ list. Jim Hjelm Trunk Show ing the previous year. illustrator of “Talkin' The first Grammy conundrum came when a mellow-speaking, The Newbery About Bessie: The nearly catatonic Dustin Hoffman opened the show and introduced Award is o f A v ia to r Simon & Garfunkel’s performance of “The Sound of Silence.” grade and young Hollywood's apparent homage to the 60's anti-war movement. 1 adult writing, while Scott King Awards for wondered if 1 had the wrong channel. “Turn up your hearing aid!” "Nothing Says Spring the Caldecott award outstanding contri­ I wanted to yell at my television as I witnessed the communication honors outstanding butions lo books for breakdown between the teleprompter and Hoffman. He looked like picture books. children and young he wasn’t sure why he was invited in the first place. Overall, this Life a New Dress" adults by African- The 2003 Newbery was a poor way to open up what is supposed to be the most was awarded to Avi. American authors for his book, "Crispin: The Cross of and illustrators. slamming, no holds barred award shows on the planet. Thursday, February 27th Lead." published by Hyperion "Bronx Masquerade" (Dial No Doubt’s performance of "Underneath It All” and “Hella Books for Children. Books for Young Readers) is a novel Good” were better candidates for the opening act. People dancing thru Sunday, March 2nd about urban youth set Set in 14th Century and descending on ropes, Gwen jumping around in true Stefani England, “Crispin: The in a Bronx high school tc w n w style, it woke the crowd up again like a bucket of cold water to the 1 stcry of am) a lo n g w u h Trvhn alvo liifJlCd tllC flUdiCflCC Festive Dressing for All Occasions homeless 13-year-old logues and poetry, on its ears with “Your Body Is A Wonderland.” A guy in jeans and "Asia’s son.” The plot is which add to the a T-shirt with a song in his soul - and he knows how to sing it. What book's authenticity filled with action as more could you ask for? “Asta's son” evades en­ and realistic character emies who accuse him of portrayal of teenage Faith Hill seemed to struggle through her performance of “Cry.” murder, and wish lo mur­ urban life. The song, which should have been savored, was belted out with der him in turn. Grimes is also the exhausted breath, like Hill just finished running up 12 flights of In addition to its sus­ author of "Talkin' stairs. While The Dixie Chicks’ remake of Stevie Nicks' "Land­ penseful plot, the book About Bessie: The slide” was flawless, if 1 hear that song remade one more time. I’m 107 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 07090 also accurately portrays Story of Aviator Eliza­ daily medie\al life. beth Coleman” (Or­ going to cry “blasphemy!” on the top of Mount Everest. This song Call for an appointment Author/illustrator Eric Ri>hmann chard Books). Illustrator Lewis won should never be accompanied by a banjo. was awarded the Caldecott Medal the award for his oversized water- Avril Lavigne, who has been thanked by fans’ parents for for “My Friend Rabbit." published color portrayals of Bessie, replete wearing clothes (in comparison to Britney and Christina), served (908) 233-0763 by Roaring Brook Press, a division with historic detail. C ontinued on Page 17