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Featuring... Sunrise Cellars The Wine Department at ShopRite Liquors of Westfield Offering Custom Gift Baskets. Visit Our Cheese Shoppe and Temperature Controlled Wine Room. 2010 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition Page 3 Advertisers Index Publisher’s Note Advertiser Page 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro 56 Algarin, Robert - Architect 9 Anthony James Construction 40 SERVING THE TOWN SINCE 1890 Arc of Union County 32 Arida DDS, Kenneth 10 Arthur Murray Dance Studio 27 Bansky, Ron - Allstate 44 This Is Westfield 2010 Bath Connection 22 38TH ANNUAL EDITION Bernstein, Jayne 23 A SPECIAL SECTION OF Bianco, Tom 24 Boxer Express 20 The Westfield Leader Calderone School of Music 16 Carolyn Klinger-Keuter Music 7 P.O. BOX 250 HORACE CORBIN Christopher Academy 6 251 NORTH AVENUE WEST Continuo Arts Foundation 52 WESTFIELD, NJ 07091 Welcome to the 38th Annual edition of Cortese-Strano,Vivian 42 www.goleader.com This Is Westfield that portrays our great Cosenza, Christine State Farm 41 town with generous people and terrific Daunno Development Co. 13 (908) 232-4407 neighbors. Westfield is a wonderful place Dave Rossi Photography 25 [email protected] to live and do business. Thank you every- Downtown Westfield Corp. 3 one for making this and our every other Educational Fund of Westfield 18 Staff publications possible since 1890. Edward J. Hobbie, Attorney 39 Horace Corbin, Publisher European Wax Center 21 David Corbin, Asst. Publisher "Common sense tells me that it is Fairview Cemetery 5 Jeff Gruman, Sales barely possible this aint the best town in Family Investors Company 8 Paul Peyton, Assignment Editor the United States, but still somehow I just Fellowship Village 50 Michael Pollack, Education, A&E keep on thinking it is, just the same, First Baptist Church Westfield 31 Michael Bartiromo, Graphics because I like it so much." - August 10, First Congregational Church 32 Suzette Stalker, Community 1927 - The Westfield Leader Garden State Brickface 55 Ben Corbin, Photography Gersch Orthodontics 42 Robert Connelly, Business About The Cover Gialluisi Homes 41 Mindowaskin Park in the center of town goleader.com 53 Contributing Journalists and Photographers is one of the most photographed areas in Hands of Life Martial Arts 35 the region. People love to be there - and Horowitz Rome, Jill 43 so do the geese. Inspire Gifts & Crafts 48 Greg Ryan, David Samsky, Brooks Crandall, Fred Rossi, Christina Hinke Isoldi, Frank 11 Bruce Johnson, Fred Lecomte, Pat Connor - and the public for the Directory Isoldi, Frank - Bulletin 12 K9 Resort 22 Katz, Irene 49 Little Gym of Cranford 54 Lynch, Betty 51 Massa, Susan 26 Merriman DDS, Sunita 18 Music Together of Union Cty. 14 Contents NJ Workshop For The Arts 6 Page Feature O’Connor, Patty 34 4 About The Town Passananti, Eileen 43 6 A Century Ago Paul Nazzaro Music Studio 17 7 Nutshell Chronology Perfect Presents and Papers 25 8 Mayor’s Note Pineda Conservatory 17 8 Town Services Presbyterian Church, Westfield 31 9 The Library Ralph Rapuano 15 10 Train Station Rappa, Grace 38 14 Our Neighbors Reel-Strong Heating & Cooling 54 16-17 Arts & Entertainment REMAX Properties 33 18 Rescue Squad Riachi M.D., Labib 47 19 Public Schools Ryan, Maryalice 39 20 Town Council ShopRite Liquors 2 21 Board of Education SONATA Photo Arts 52 22 Municipal Appointments St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 30 23 Memorial Pool Stern, Phyllis 44 24 Parks and Recreation Sundance School 36 25 Monuments Taekwon-Do Center 45 26 Westfield United Fund Taylor & Love, Century 21 37 26 Chamber of Commerce Tener, Carol 45 27 Downtown Westfield Corp. The Westfield Leader 56 30-32 Houses of Worship Unique Cruise & Travel 12 34, 35 Fire & Police Depts. Wardlaw-Hartridge School 36 36 Area Schools, Universities Weichert Realtors 28 38, 39 County & State Officials Westfield Foundation 4 40 Devil’s Den, Look It Up Westfield Memorial Library 9 41-45 Sports Westfield School of Dance 46 46-52 Directory of Organizations Williams Nursery 37 – Look It Up – Bruce Johnson, one of the state’s www.goleader.com most knowledgeable and prolific high school sports journalists, searched News the 100 years of Westfield archives Sports online at goleader.com to pen this colorful look of Westfield sports Resources stemming from a century ago. Mr. Johnson, unequalled in his fervor for Westfield High sports, as an In Depth Weekly enthusiast, “Bleeds Blue Devil Blue.” Bulletins Daily Page 4 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition 2010

A Night at the Movies by Wayne Baker About The Town of Westfield Westfield is a scenic residential commu- communities of Scotch Plains, Fanwood, nity that serves as a business, professional Mountainside, Garwood, Berkeley Heights, and legal hub for the region as well as being Cranford, Clark, Springfield, Summit and a commuter town for Manhattan. The town New Providence complement the region and is known for its many aspects of ideal sub- contribute to the area’s vibrant economy. It’s urban living with its well-kept homes, thriv- an appealing habitat for residents and visi- ing downtown, parks, houses of worship, tors. historic landmarks, neighborhood schools, Form of Government cultural arts and civic organizations. Westfield residents elect their mayor, coun- In Westfield, you will find nearly every cil representatives and members of the board civic, cultural and community organization of education. Citizens are active in govern- including Boy Scouts, Chamber of Com- ment and exhibit one of the highest voter merce, the Westfield Y, School Boosters, turnouts in the state. Symphony Orchestra, Historical Society, Per the town charter, the mayor and coun- Adult School and Stamp Club. cil members annually receive $1 in compen- Westfield is a successful community. sation, which in accordance with tradition Originally settled in the late 17th century, they then donate back to the town. residents have built and nurtured the com- Every other week, public business meet- munity to a town today of 10,000 house- ings of the governing body, which are tele- holds and 30,000 residents of high educa- vised on local cable TV, take place on Tues- tional level with incomes as one of New day nights. Public agenda-setting meetings Jersey’s wealthiest. are held on the remaining Tuesdays. Train Station by Fred Rossi Westfield has a strong public education The Westfield Board of Education reports system with ten schools within walking to the New Jersey Department of Education. distance of homes. The downtown has many It meets on Tuesday evenings in the Elm restaurants, retail, professional and bank Street administration building and is made services. For other pastimes, the town has up of nine members serving three-year terms. many parks, clubs, organizations, a munici- Every April, residents elect three members pal pool and state-of-the-art library. to the board and also vote on the tax levy The Westfield Leader newspaper has been proposed to fund the schools. publishing since 1890 and archives are avail- Westfield is favored with volunteers who able on line back to 1907 at are committed to public service. More than www.goleader.com. 120 citizens, as volunteers, serve on munici- A professional police and fire department pal boards, committees and commissions. and a volunteer rescue squad protect and Parent-teachers associations are active in all serve the community. The Union County the schools. police communications center and county The directory in this publication lists more superintendent of schools are based on North than 200 clubs and organizations of the area Avenue in town. — portraying the substantial depth of activi- In the heart of Union County, NJ with ties and interests for, and by, the citizens. 510,000 residents, Westfield’s surrounding People love to live in and visit the town.

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BY MARCIE R. HOROWITZ, 2005 and, a few weeks later, the voters over- Christopher Academy The headline in the Union County Stan- whelmingly rejected the proposal. The issue dard newspaper edition of March 6, 1903 was dropped for over a year. read: “The Governor Signs Bill That Incor- In 1902 the question of Westfield’s gov- THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL porates The Town Of Westfield.” The ads on ernment was raised anew, and by early 1903 the same page of the paper were great. J.W. the issue was again being vigorously de- Singer on Prospect Street advertised a fancy bated. Some residents were concerned that prime rib roast for 16 cents per pound. J. taxes would rise if Westfield became a city. Wiss & Sons advertised solid gold eye- Others argued that tax dollars would be bet- glasses for $1 per pair. That was 102 years ter and more wisely spent if Westfield were ago when Westfield became a town. a city. In Union County, New Jersey, there are On January 23, 1903, the Westfield Local eight townships, seven boroughs, five cities Government Committee submitted its report — and just one town, the Town of Westfield. summarizing the advantages and disadvan- How did Westfield become a “town”? Who tages of the township, borough, and city made that choice, and why? What were the forms of government to the city council. A consequences of that decision? city could control the licensing of saloons On January 27, 1794, Westfield formally (excise power) and the use of the streets. It separated from Elizabeth and was “made a also would have greater power to pass ordi- separate township — to be called the Town- nances and to enforce them. In a city, the ship of Westfield.” At the time, Westfield council could raise money by taxation. In a Serving children from 2 1/2 - First Grade was a rural community that included one township, appropriations required approval 1/2 day, Part-Week and Full-Day Programs Presbyterian Church, approximately 14 by the voting public. houses, one store, one blacksmith shop, one At a public meeting one week later, the Summer CBNQtTeacher Education Program tavern and one schoolhouse. idea of becoming a town was raised (or at A childhood of laughter In his book, “A History of the Town of least reported on) for the first time. This was Westfield, Union County, New Jersey” (New a new, compromise position supported, it A lifetime of learning York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., seems, by those who preferred the city form 1923), Charles A. Philhower wrote that the of government but realized their proposal town “had been in substantially this condi- was not going to carry the day. tion for nearly a century…There was abso- The Westfield Manual was written by Th- lutely no growth.” ompson and Taggart, who were two of the As written by James P. Johnson , Westfield: town leaders just after the town was finally Scotch Plains Campus Westfield Campus from Settlement to Suburb (Westfield Bi- incorporated in 1903. The manual explained, 1390 Terrill Road 510 Hillcrest Ave centennial Committee, 1977), the arrival of “Under the town, the schools would still be Westfield the railroad, and the beginnings of the in- independent, while in a city they would be a Scotch Plains dustrial revolution, marked a turning point part of the municipal system. The dread which 908-322-4652 908-233-7447 in the history of Westfield. The first train some had of the name ‘city,’ [was] it forebode www.christopheracademy.com passed through Westfield in 1838, and by greater opportunity for misgovernment.” the 1860s, the Central Railroad of New In a matter of weeks, legislation was drawn Jersey enabled passengers to ride from up and was under consideration in Trenton. Westfield to Jersey City (and thence by ferry On March 4, 1903, the State Legislature passed to lower Manhattan). The railroad promoted Chapter 14 of the Laws of 1903 pursuant to Westfield as a fine place to live; a sales which Westfield became a “town.” That is Music Lessons - All Ages brochure promised that commuters would where the matter stands today, a century later. travel in “luxurious palace coaches.” Westfield’s decision to become a town was An 1894 brochure similarly boasted that, more than a simple choice between two statu- Instruments & Voice - All Ages “Westfield, indeed, hath charms. Where in tory forms of government. Westfield’s “grow- the wide, wide world is the grass greener, the ing pains” reflect the overall shift in America sky bluer, or the air purer? Why, the very at the turn of the 19th Century from a rural to Kids’ Programs exhilaration of such an atmosphere sets evan urban society. The heated controversy that ery nerve a tingle, and the whole world surrounded the decision suggests that, to the aglow.” people of the time, the decision to become a Instrument Rentals The last two decades of the 19th Century “city” or a “town” was a symbolic act as well, saw a rush to progress in Westfield. In 1882, fraught with emotion and colored by the resi- the population of the township was 875; by dents’ aspirations and fears. Performance Ensembles 1900, the population had climbed to over Westfield as a town, not a city, no longer a 4,000 (Philhower, p. 53). rural village, set a course for itself as the The incorporation of Summit City in 1899 quintessential New Jersey suburb it has be- Westfield Summer Workshop provided the spark that inspired the Westfield come today. Sound Money Club to consider changing Publisher’s Note: This article is a consoli- the form of government. In November 1900, dated reprint from a two-part series pub- the club disbanded and the Good Govern- lished in The Westfield Leader on February Where Talent Develops & Creativity Thrives! ment Club was established instead. 27 and March 6, 2003. A public meeting held to discuss the issue drew a “large attendance.” (Union County Standard, December 18, 1900.) The attend- ees arranged an advisory election of “all 150-152 East Broad Street legal voters who voted in Westfield at the last election” to vote on whether or not to Westfield,,J NJ incorporate as a city. On one side, proponents of city govern- 908-789-9696 ment foresaw progress, employment, and growth. “Summit already has several times as much money and is rapidly beating us in population.” (Union County Standard, Janu- ary 4, 1901). In the same issue of the news- www.njworkshopforthearts.com paper, another columnist took the opposing view. He urged that Westfield could have A nonprofit organization everything it wanted “and much more without any change of government.” established in 1972 Public sentiment was against any change 2010 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition Page 7 Nutshell Chronological History of Westfield As Published in 1923

BY THE WESTFIELD LEADER, 1923 by it when the British came into sight. but it was quite a trading point and had 12 is now the town but in Scotch Plains and Westfield was originally known as the Morgan, a sentinel, murdered the Rev. Jas. small stores, a paper factory, several flour elsewhere. “Westfields of Elizabeth.” It was first settled Caldwell on Nov. 24, 1781, and suffered the and grist mills and two academies to which Sheep raising was an important industry. in 1720 by a few hardy folk from death penalty on Gallows Hill on East Broad students from miles around came for instruc- Copper was discovered in the Watchung Elizabethtown who believed Elizabeth was Street near the old Scudder homestead. tion. The factories were not located in what Range of hills but little in paying quantities “too big” and crowded. There were Indians Caldwell was pastor of the was taken out. all around at that time and they could be First Presbyterian Church at Before the advent of the rail- hostile at times as the whites, or some of Elizabethtown and a fiery road, which was in 1838, pas- them, were not overscrupulous in their meth- patriot. His slayer was tried sengers were transported by ods in getting the lands from the simple (and in the Presbyterian Church stage coach. Samuel Downer’s at first trustful) redmen. here by a jury of 22 men and store was the stopping place Every settler kept a musket handy. Some found guilty of murder. and the line ran from of the Indians sold their land for less than 1¢ The Township of Westfield Elizabethtown to Easton, Pa. for 10 acres. set apart from Elizabethtown George Tingley of Westfield With the advent of the Revolution, township in 1794. There was was the coach driver for 50 Westfield was quite a settlement and 33 only a small cluster of houses years. The first railroad had one Revolutionary soldiers who enlisted from in the town, the center of track, made of beams, on top of Westfield, lie buried in the old Revolution- which was at the junction of which were placed iron strips ary Cemetery on Mountain Avenue, opposite Mountain and Central Av- for rails. There were two trains the Presbyterian Church. Gen. (Mad) An- enues — Baker’s Inn, the a day, one in the morning, the thony Wayne’s Brigade of Revolutionary Meeting House and parson- same train returning at night. troops were stationed in Westfield, which age and residence of Dr. The first station was at a point was a military post. The arsenal was between Philemon Elmer. Charles just west of Irving’s coal yard. Stanley Oval and North Chestnut Street, near Clark’s store was at the cor- This was later destroyed by fire the present tennis courts. An army hospital ner of Jerusalem Road (now and the second station was at was located near what is now Fairview Cem- Prospect Street) and Broad. Clark and Broad streets. The etery. In all, there were 15 houses, eastern terminal was at Maxwell’s Brigade was also encamped in a smithy, tavern and a school Elizabethport, where passengers Westfield (1780). Westfield’s soldiers fought with 20 pupils. It is worthy took a ferry to New York. The at the Battle of Springfield and there was a of note that Westfield was train going west ran only as far skirmish at a point east of the junction of settled before a single resi- as Somerville and three coaches Benson Place and East Broad Street, in which dence was erected in comprised the train. At first the a British officer was wounded and a cannon, Plainfield, which was Scotch company had only two engines famous after as “Old One Horn” was cap- Plains, and was included in and the capital stock was tured. It is now at Fairview Cemetery. In this Westfield Township. Commuters crossing the Hudson River from Manhattan to Jersey City $200,000. Traffic increased fight, the Continentals were, however, com- Growth of the town was on the ferryboat “Westfield.” Ferry service was an essential part of slowly, but after 1880 there was Central Railroad of New Jersey, linking its lines to the west and pelled to retreat and the British carried off slow and during the Mexi- south with Manhattan. Trans-Hudson service began with the opening an accelerated increase and the the bell from the Presbyterian Church in can War, Westfield Township of the Newark Bay Bridge in 1864 (Photo circa 1940). population trebled between 1880 retaliation for the alarm that had been sounded had less than 40 dwellings and 1890.

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www.carolynmusic.com • [email protected] 908-233-9094 Page 8 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition 2010 No Matter How Long The Winter, Westfield Town Services Spring Is Sure To Follow Administration The town clerk is secretary to the munici- By MAYOR ANDY SKIBITSKY pletely, and set it on a sound and sustainable Jim Gildea, the town administrator since pal governing body, prepares meeting agen- A simple but wise proverb advises, “No fiscal course. If the state’s finances are the 2001, oversees all municipal operations. Mr. das at the discretion of the mayor and coun- matter how long the winter, spring is sure to long, harsh winter, then springtime surely is Gildea answers to the mayor and council. cil, attends all meetings of the body and follow.” The symbolism of the action plan currently be- Joan Thermann is Mr. Gildea’s executive records the minutes. the spring season is some- ing advocated by the Gover- assistant who also serves the mayor. Additionally, the clerk is “custodian of the thing we all can appreciate. nor to transition to a cleaner, The town’s official website is municipal seal and of all minutes, books, Indeed, in most cultural tradi- leaner state government. Af- westfieldnj.gov. deeds, bonds, contracts, and ar- tions, springtime represents ter all, correcting the ruinous Ruben Rodriguez directs the chival records of the municipal an opportunity for renewal fiscal affairs of the state will town operations of cable TV36 corporation,” according to the and optimism and is ultimately benefit the Town television. TV36 is shared with town’s website. The clerk is chief oftentimes associated with the of Westfield and its residents. the school system that operates administrative officer in all elec- start of better times. Spring- Second, and most impor- from Westfield High School. tions held in the town and is the time has arrived in Westfield. tantly, the Town of Westfield Public Safety chief registrar of voters in the For a couple of years now, is not just about a budget. It is Responsible for coordinating community. we have been in the grips of so much more than that. It’s all safety and public emergencies Among other responsibilities, the most difficult economic about the people who, with in Westfield, the department in- the town clerk accepts applica- climate since the Great De- great pride, call Westfield their Mayor Andy Skibitsky cludes the police, fire and health tions and issues licenses and per- pression, and I have previ- hometown. It’s about the par- departments. Police Chief John mits, except where statute or mu- ously written in this space ents who choose to raise their James Gildea Parizeau and Fire Chief Dan Town Administrator nicipal ordinance has directed that about its impact on the Town’s finances as families here. It’s about the wealth of beau- Kelly, who also is Westfield’s another municipal officer is re- well as all the steps we have been taking to tiful neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, mu- emergency management coordinator, are piv- sponsible. “reinvent government.” nicipal parklands, recreational facilities, and otal personnel. Ms. Gray’s staff includes deputy clerk Like you, when I read the headlines about educational, cultural and spiritual opportu- Health Department Carroll Andacht and Tracy Fooster, who the abuses and excesses that occur in some nities. It’s about the walkable downtown Headed by health officer Meagan Avallone, handles permits and licenses. other municipalities, it turns my stomach. area, whose occupancy rate, for the most the Westfield Regional Health Department is Public Works Fortunately, Westfield has many rational part, remained at 94 percent during these a governmental agency serving Public Works Superintendent policies in place to avoid such excesses and difficult times and at no time dipped below eight municipalities, including Claude Shaffer heads the Construc- abuses. For example, practices such as un- 90 percent. Westfield, Fanwood, tion and Maintenance Division of limited payouts of unused sick time and It’s about the hundreds if not thousands of Mountainside, Garwood, New the Department of Public Works unused vacation time or full-time benefits volunteers who give so generously of their Providence, Roselle Park, Spring- located on North Avenue and being paid to part-time workers are indefen- time and talents to coach and guide our field and Summit. The department Crossway Place. Responsibilities sible and do not happen in Westfield. youngsters in sports, scouting, and other provides mandated public health include curbside leaf collection, In addition, even before employee contri- extracurricular activities. It’s about commu- services, enforcement, public clin- road repair, street sweeping, op- butions to health care insurance became a nity spirit. It’s about an appreciation of our ics and responds to complaints. eration of the conservation center, headline issue, Westfield was ahead of the environment and our sense of place in the The health department works maintenance of sewers and water- Claire Gray curve. In fact, the last two bargaining units to world. with doctors and hospitals. Inspec- Town Clerk ways, maintenance of park facili- have settled their labor contracts with the This spring is the time to cultivate not only tors are on call 24 hours a day, ties and tree services. The division town included employee contributions to our gardens, but also our resolve that we will seven days a week. is on call all year for emergencies including their health insurance coverage. And when I rise to the challenges before us. Rest assured, Town Clerk snow plowing. would read time and again about state gov- I will do everything within my power to With many varied duties interfacing with The town engineer is Kris McAloon. ernment spending levels and the state’s habit make sure that all that makes Westfield the the public, Town Clerk Claire Gray is one of Kathleen Neville is the zoning officer. of borrowing to balance the operating bud- extraordinary place to live, work and visit the most familiar faces around the Westfield The building department is headed by get, the thought of the long term conse- will endure beyond these difficult times. Municipal Building. Construction Official Steve Freedman. quences to our residents was very disturbing Recreation to me. The recreation department manages use of I have always maintained that if Trenton the parks and oversees the operation of the kept their financial house in the same order CELEBRATING 50 YEARS Westfield Memorial Pool complex that is as Westfield’s, the state’s financial position open from June through September. would never have reached the level of crisis Bruce Kaufmann is the director and that it is in today. Dolores “Dee” MacKay is the assistant di- To be sure, the economic storm clouds are rector. Traci Kastner is program coordinator, still overhead and we in Westfield are fac- Chuck Ropars is the teen coordinator, Joanne ing an extremely difficult and potentially Colaneri is secretary, Rosemarie Degregorio very painful budget year. Consider that non- is the office clerk and Paul Checchio is pool tax revenues are down significantly, includ- technician. ing a reduction in state aid of nearly a Municipal Court million dollars, which is 23.45 percent less Judge Brenda Cuba of Westfield has been than the amount received last year. Then the town’s municipal judge since 2003, hav- factor in the current cap law that prohibits, ing formerly served as municipal prosecutor. with few exceptions, the tax levy from be- Judge Cuba hears all non-indictable offenses, ing raised more than 4 percent. (The tax and is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a levy is the difference between non-tax rev- week to discuss bail, or if a situation calls for, enues and anticipated expenditures needed issuance of a temporary restraining order. to balance the budget.) Add to the mix that The municipal court also includes admin- the town started the budget year with man- istrator Carol Salvaggio, deputy administra- dated and non-discretionary obligations of tor Anne Margeotes, municipal prosecutor over $660,000 and the difficult decisions Christine Nugent and public defender that have to be made become evident. Even Michael Panagos. with all the actions taken since 2006 to Seated: Peter J. Chemidlin, President; Fred J. Chemidlin, Jr., CEO; Joseph P. Chemidlin, VP Responsibilities of the municipal court control costs and reduce staffing levels, Middle Row: Emmy Salerno; Diana Cilluffo; Steve Goldberg; Darraugh A. Valli; Matthew P. Chemidlin Top Row: Alicia O’Connor; Edna Trujillo; Patricia Renner and violations bureau include the processing circumstances dictate that we will have to of all tickets written in Westfield, fielding cut the expenditure side of the budget even Since 1960, we have specialized in personalized investment planning for complaints from residents and conducting deeper to meet the cap. families and business. Dedication to our clients is our first priority. We can court sessions. So why my allusion to springtime when help you achieve your financial goals. Town Attorney the storm clouds have yet to pass? There are Robert Cockren serves as principal legal two reasons. At Family Investors Company, we advocate a common sense approach to advisor to the governing body, having held First, the long-term forecast indicates money management. We listen, we advise, we perform, but most of all, we the post since 2000. The town also retains there may be a break in the clouds. The level care. Stop by our office today or call for information. labor attorney Frederick Danser. of state spending is simply not sustainable Tax Assessor & Collector so it is welcome news that the state is finally Family CALL TODAY FOR A COPY OF Tax Assessor Annmarie Switzer handles taking definitive action to stop spending Investors OUR FREE NEWSLETTER evaluations of properties, manages property money that they don’t have. While I am Company “FAMILY MATTERS” ownership records, deeds, reviews tax ap- very concerned about the impact the reduc- 265 South Avenue peals and works with those applying for tion in state aid has on the revenue side of Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 908-322-1800 building permits or certificates of occupancy. the town’s budget, I am also acutely aware Visit us on the Web at www.familyinvestors.com Member FINRA & SIPC Tax Collector Susan Noon manages de- that the state needs to act swiftly in order to posits, sends out tax bills and provides infor- right the fiscal ship before it sinks com- mation to citizens on tax issues. 2010 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition Page 9 It’s Your Library — Make The Most Of It

BY PHILIP ISRAEL, DIRECTOR ums. Among the 17 museums are the In- WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY trepid Air and Space Museum and the Mu- Last year the library used this special sec- seum of Modern Art. This program has been tion of the paper to begin a marketing cam- used as a model by libraries throughout the paign we call, “It’s Your Library…Make the state. One pass to the Intrepid can save up to Most It.” The Library designed print ads, in- $132 in admission fees. Who can pass up house marketing, and with the help saving that kind of money? of TV-36, produced public service All of these enhancements and announcements that aired on new services have one purpose — Westfield’s TV station. I am proud to make certain that the library to say that the campaign, created returns the best value it can to the by our publicist, was recently rec- community. Just as the value of ognized by the New Jersey Li- admission fees can be calculated, brary Association as one of the so can other values. For example, best marketing efforts in New Jer- if all of the 56,343 adult hardcover sey. novels borrowed last year had been It seems that Westfield residents Philip Israel purchased, residents would have have heard our message as they are spent more than $1.4 million. If all using their library in record numbers. 2009 of the 15,209 music CDs borrowed had been saw an increase of 7 percent in circulation purchased, residents would have spent more By Pat Connor with more than 350,000 items borrowed. than $210,000, or if all of the movies that The library’s door count increased to almost were borrowed at the library had been pur- CD or mp-3 formats and thousands of titles shared services, and most of what would be 10 percent over the previous year as more chased, it would have cost more than can be downloaded to your i-pod directly eliminated are in fact-shared services. Fund- than 266,000 people entered the library. Our $840,000. Just these three items have a value from the library’s website. ing for inter-library loan, the act that permits computers and wireless Internet connection to the community of $2.45 million. If more in-depth learning interests you, libraries to share materials throughout New usage spiked sharply as well. Similarly, cir- So many of our other services provide an borrow a Great Course on DVD. These multi- Jersey would be eliminated. Funding for culation and door counts are on the rise in incalculable value to the community, as well hour courses taught by outstanding faculty databases would be eliminated. The State 2010. as responding to trends in the marketplace. members from around the world focus on Library is able to negotiate statewide con- We have reacted to these increases in very For example, one of the hottest selling elec- such topics as America and the New Global tracts for these materials for far less than it meaningful ways. To reduce wait times for tronic items this past holiday season was e- Economy, Philosophy, or Art. would cost individual libraries and permits popular books, the library now purchases book readers. The library has responded by Go the library’s website and access local libraries to stretch precious local fund- one additional copy of a book for every three obtaining thousands of titles that can be children’s reading lists arranged by age and ing even further. Funding for Internet access people on the waiting list. To try and ensure downloaded at no charge to either Sony e- topic, or sign-up for an on-line book club and for libraries would also be eliminated. Once there is always an available com- readers or the Barnes & Noble try books you might not otherwise read. again, because the State Library is able to puter, we recently added three Nook. In fact, Barnes & Noble Log onto the library’s website, negotiate access on a large scale, it is able to additional public computers. To is advertising that their books www.wmlnj.org to take advantage of these get more for less money. Moreover, the elimi- ensure speedy access to the are available in libraries. Even services and so much more. If you don’t have nation of this funding would mean the loss of Internet, the library recently in- they see the value that your li- a library card, apply for one on-line. another $4.5 million in federal funding. creased its bandwidth from brary provides. However, much of what the library does is Libraries provide a return on investment 1.5mb to a dedicated 10mb. Ad- Another service that we pro- now threatened because of the proposed state that is millions of dollars more than are ditionally, the library’s wireless vide is in the area of research. If budget. If passed in its current version, 74 invested in them. It makes good economic Internet network was recently you are researching your percent of the funding for statewide library sense to take advantage of all the free updated to try and ensure the family’s history, take advantage programs would be eliminated. One of the programs. It’s your library, make the most fastest connection speeds. of the two outstanding data- most talked about issues in New Jersey is of it. To further accommodate our bases, Ancestry Library or Heri- patrons, we extended the num- tage Quest and the library’s lo- ber of Sundays the library is open cal history archive. If you need IT’S YOUR LIBRARY… during the year and for the first time ever, we financial information, you should try using will lengthen our Saturday hours this sum- Standard & Poor’s, Morningside, Hoovers mer. or the Wall Street Journal databases. If it’s Over the past year the library began to the middle of the night, and you need help make the history of Westfield accessible to completing that research paper or business everyone. Working first with The Westfield report, log on to QandA NJ and have a real Leader, the library posted more than 100 time “chat” with a professional librarian 24/ years of local newspapers on our website. 7. All told, the library provides access to over The library then partnered with the Board of 60 databases. Education and added more than 70 years of If you’ve never been to a library program, high school yearbooks. Next the library and leave your wallet at home and stop by for one the Westfield Historical Society partnered to of our many always free events. From best- add 35 oral histories that were conducted in selling authors, to book discussions, to mu- the late 1970’s. In these fascinating histories, sic, to opera, to lectures, to computer instruc- long-time residents discuss Westfield in the tion, to foreign film festivals, to the weekly early 20th century. The site now also has program for seniors, the library brings you MAKE THE MOST OF IT links to inter-active historical maps and will the best in live entertainment. For children soon have city directories that span the years we have story programs, crafts, exotic ani- 1919 to 1982. All this history is searchable mals, magicians, jugglers and more. Nothing is more economically and environmentally right from your living room. If you prefer entertainment at home, con- sound than your library. Borrow — don’t buy! Under the direction of the Friends of the sider that the most current movies are avail- Westfield Library, the Museum Pass Pro- able at the library the same day they are gram continues to grow and prosper. The available in stores. We specialize in acquir- Ž Most recent CD’s, DVD’s clubs Ž Computer classes program provides passes for free admission ing films shown at the Sundance and Tribecca and audio books Ž Best Ž Professional Reference to some of the areas most prestigious muse- Film Festivals, audio-books are available on Sellers Ž Books, magazines Service Ž Children’s and and newspapers Ž E-books Adult programs Ž Free WiFi ROBERT ALGARIN 1320 WATCHUNG AVENUE Ž Computers w/free Internet Ž Newsletter Ž Foreign films ARCHITECT PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060 PH: 908-232-2225 service Ž Online access to Ž Visit us with your library FAX: 908-753-0235 research databases Ž Book card soon, or get one online!

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DIAMOND ANNIVERSARIES ARE FOREVER…Union County Freeholder Alexander Mirabella presents a resolution to JoAnne Lemenille, president of the Westfield Community Players, congratulating the theater group on its 75th anniversary. At right is the June 20, 1934 article announcing the formation of the group. By David Samsky “LIVE FROM NEW JERSEY”...A member of Pete Yorn’s band plays MusicFest 2009, held at Oak Ridge Park in Clark in September.

A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS...The Washington School Players don Beatles-inspired attire to perform “With a Little Help from My Friends” during the 62nd annual show fundraiser, Believe. The story centered around a Westfield High School student who becomes a MOTHER, DAUGHTER…Meredith Hoffmann- contestant on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” to raise money to save Thomson sings “Jewel Song” from Faust while Mindowaskin Park. The faith and support of her family and friends help her mother, Barbara, plays the piano as part of make her a winner. Mid-Day Musicales. Calderone School of Music

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Superintendent Human Res., Affirmative Action Margaret Dolan Barbara Ball (908) 789-4420 (908) 789-4428 [email protected] [email protected] Elm Street Administration Business Administrator Special Services Jefferson Elementary School Robert Berman Theodore Kozlik (908) 789-4414 (908) 789-4442 [email protected] [email protected] Curriculum and Instruction Community Relations Anita O’Neal Lorre Korecky (908) 789-4415 (908) 789-4463 [email protected] [email protected]

The Mission of the Westfield Public School District, a system built on successful cooperation among family, school and community, is to Lincoln School prepare all our students to reach their highest potential and to become productive, ethical and responsible citizens through rigorous educational programs, which respect individual differences and diversity. School Contact Information Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield High School 550 Dorian Road (908) 789-4500 Tamaques Elementary School Peter Renwick, Principal [email protected] Lincoln School – Early Childhood Education Center Washington Elementary School 728 Westfield Avenue (908) 789-4455 Audrey Zavetz, Principal [email protected] Franklin Elementary School Washington Elementary School 700 Prospect Street 900 St. Marks Avenue (908) 789-4590 (908) 789-4600 Eileen Cambria, Principal Andrew Perry, Principal [email protected] [email protected] Jefferson Elementary School Wilson Elementary School Wilson Elementary School 1200 Boulevard 301 Linden Avenue (908) 789-4490 (908) 789-4605 Edison Intermediate School Jeanette Munoz, Principal Joseph Malanga, Principal [email protected] [email protected] McKinley Elementary School Edison Intermediate School 500 First Street 800 Rahway Avenue (908) 789-4555 (908) 789-4470 Claudia Andreski, Principal Cheryl O’Brien, Principal [email protected] [email protected] Tamaques Elementary School Roosevelt Intermediate School 641 Willow Grove Road 301 Clark Street (908) 789-4580 (908) 789-4560 Michael Cullen, Principal Stewart Carey, Principal McKinley Elementary School [email protected] [email protected] Roosevelt Intermediate School Page 20 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition 2010 Town of Westfield Elected Officials 2010 Mayor and Town Council

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Liaisons Senior Citizens Housing Corp. Mayor Andrew Skibitsky Mayor (R) Board of Education Andrew Skibitsky Mark Ciarrocca Board of Health Committees Sam Della Fera Public Safety, Chamber of Trans., Parking Commerce JoAnn Neylan, Chair JoAnn Neylan Keith Loughlin, V. C. Mark Ciarrocca Municipal Alliance Ward 1 (R) Ward 2 (R) Ward 3 (R) Ward 4 (R) Jim Foerst /PANDA Sam Della Fera JoAnn Neylan Mark Ciarrocca James Foerst JoAnn Neylan Finance Policy Planning Board Mark Ciarrocca, Chair Jim Foerst David Haas, V. C. Recreation JoAnn Neylan Sam Della Fera Mark Ciarrocca Special Improvement Public Works Frank Arena, Chair District Vicki Kimmins, V. C. Frank Arena Keith Loughlin Tree Preservation David Haas David Haas Code Review & Communications Town Property Advisory Board James Foerst, Chair Vicki Kimmins Sam Della Fera, V.C. League of Ward 1 (R) Ward 2 (R) Ward 3 (D) Ward 4 (R) Frank Arena Municipalities Frank Arena Vicki Kimmins David Haas Keith Loughlin Vicki Kimmins Mayor Andrew Skibitsky

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[email protected] What Makes Westfield Schools Special? By Margaret Dolan Our students, all 6,273 of them, are what make the Westfield Public Schools vibrant [email protected] and successful. The children arrive at our doorsteps at an early age, with wonder in their eyes and excitement in their hearts. When they leave us at graduation as young Board of Education adults, they convey the same sense of anticipation as they embark on the important path toward college or a career. It is our goal in Westfield to make their first President Vice President experience to their last stimulating and meaningful as we prepare them for the countless challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. As a former elementary school principal in Westfield, I take pride and pleasure in witnessing the transformation of shy first graders who are now eloquent speakers Margaret Dolan representing Westfield High School’s Model United Nations delegation. I am thrilled Superintendent of to see the young students who found multiplication mystifying, now competing Westfield Schools among hundreds of students in the region and winning an award in the Moody Mega Math Challenge. We applaud the accomplishments of our students in the classroom and at academic, athletic and arts competitions. Several of our secondary school students have gained placement in New Jersey’s all-state orchestras and bands, having competed with hundreds of other student musicians in New Jersey. One of our second graders had his artwork selected for the New Jersey Award Show this spring, and the Westfield High Julia Walker Ann Ormsby Cary Gary McCready School Concert Choir performed at Carnegie Hall this winter to an audience of 3,000. On the athletic field, we cheered our girls’ swim team on to victory as state champions, and we recognized many of our boys’ and girls’ teams as they brought home county and sectional trophies. We’ve congratulated our teams of the year, players of the year, and coaches of the year throughout the athletic seasons. With the encouragement of their teachers and parents, our students are reminded of their responsibility as good citizens. Our schools continue to collect and donate food to our local food pantries. At holiday time, students, staff and families are particularly generous, donating food, warm clothing and gifts for those in need. Following the earthquake in Haiti, our schools donated $30,874 to the American Red Cross. Learning how to be “earth friendly” is an important lesson that extends beyond the classroom in Westfield. At lunchtime, several schools hold “litterless lunches” to reduce waste. Recycling efforts have been stepped up at every level, and on a district level, our energy conservation program – now in its third year – has realized over 30 percent in savings in electricity and natural gas. Jane Clancy Alice Hunnicutt Ginny Leiz Westfield students continue to excel academically by every measure. Their scores on state standardized tests are well above the state average. Six of our Westfield High School seniors have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program, representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors achieving this honor. More than 95 percent of the class of 2009 is attending colleges and universities. Our mission is to continue preparing our students to achieve excellence. In February and March of 2010, a cross-section of the community, including educators, staff, parents and the community-at large, met to begin the development of a new five-year strategic plan for the district. Paramount in our discussions was the goal to continue our focus on both the academic preparation and the well-being of the child. I look forward to charting the course for the district for the next five years with renewed goals and continued community support. As we face new challenges in education, particularly in light of recent state aid cuts, we cannot lose sight Richard Mattessich David Finn Mitch Slater of the more than 6,200 reasons in Westfield today that make every new challenge worthwhile. * BODY WAX FOR FIRST TIME GUEST Women: Free Bikini Line, Eye Brow, or Under Arm FREE Men: Free Eye Brow, Ear, or Nose

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Air Traffic Advisory Board Memorial Library Board Mayoral appointment, 1 yr. Mayoral appointment with council consent, 5 Jerome Feder, December 31, 2010 yrs., Meets on third Thursday each month at 8 Rosemary Millet, December 31, 2010 p.m. at the library. Communications Advisory Board Douglas Stokes, President, December 31, 2010 Mayoral appointment with council consent, 3 Pam Wiaczek,Vice-President, December 31, 2012 yrs., Meets first Thursday of each month at 7:30 Jim Capone, Jr., Treasurer, December 31, 2011 p.m. in town hall conference room. Stacy Weinman, Secretary, December 31, 2010 Todd Felter, December 31, 2011 Michael Fisher, December 31, 2013 Deirdra Malacrea, December 31, 2010 Thomas Delaney, December 31, 2014 Ed Savickas, December 31, 2011 Eric Leuthold, December 31, 2012 Ed Stellingwerf, December 31, 2010 Keith Loughlin, Mayor’s alt., December 31, 2010 Lillian Louie, December 31, 2011 Gary McCready, Supt. Alt., Dec. 31, 2010 Vicki Kimmins, Council designee, Dec. 31, 2010 Community Development Revenue Joe McHugh, December 31, 2012 Sharing Committee Bd. of Ed Liaison, December 31, 2010 Mayoral appointment, 1 yr., Meets on the third Board of Adjustment Wednesday each month at the Union County Appointed by town council, 4yrs., 2 yrs. Alt., Administration Bldg., 300 North Ave., Westfield. Meets second Monday each month at 7:30 p.m. in Larry McDermott, December 31, 2010 town council chambers. Kris McAloon, December 31, 2010 William Heinbokel, Chair, December 31, 2013 Historic Preservation Commission Mark Doherty, December 31, 2010 Mayoral appointment with council consent, 4 Ken Soriero, December 31, 2013 yrs., 2 yrs, Alt., Meets on last Monday each month Robert Burslem, December 31, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the conference room at town hall. Chris Masciale, December 31, 2011 Anastasia Harrison, Class A, December 31, 2011 Anthony Cerami, December 31, 2012 Joe Farella, Class A, Acting Chair., Dec. 31, 2011 Mary Alice Ryan, December 31, 2010 Sean Crane, Class C, December 31, 2010 Jack Schwetje, Alt. 1, December 31, 2010 Amy Ricca, Class C, December 31, 2010 Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno by Christina Hinke Andrew Wasserman, Alt. 2, December 31, 2010 Barbara Burton, Class C, December 31, 2010 Kathleen Neville, Zoning Official Kelly Kessler, Class C, December 31, 2010 Westfield municipal government reorganizes at the beginning of each year. Vince Loughlin, Attorney Joe Loftus, Class C, December 31, 2012 Kathleen Nemeth, Secretary Joseph Biren, Class B, December 31, 2011 Board of Architectural Review Eric Diddell, Alt. 1, December 31, 2010 Mayoral appointment with council consent, 3 Kevin Neylan, Alt. 2, December 31, 2011 yrs., Meets last Monday each month. Planning Board Liaison, Class C, Dec. 31, 2010 Anthony Cerami, Chair, December 31, 2011 Vicki Kimmins, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, 2010 Mary Stewart, December 31, 2012 Insurance Advisory Board Larry McDermott, December 31, 2011 Mayoral Appointment, 3 yrs. Bathroom & Kitchen Design Showroom Carol Hewitt, December 31, 2010 Oliver Kirna, December 31, 2011 Thomas DiGiorgio, December 31, 2012 Ronald Bansky, December 31, 2010 www.thebathconnection.com Planning Board Liaison, December 31, 2010 Joseph Dazzo, December 31, 2010 Board of Health Mike Csorba, December 31, 2012 44 South Martine Ave, Fanwood, NJ Mayoral appointment with council consent, 4 Michael Cash, December 31, 2012 908-322-2207 yrs., 2 yrs. Alt., Meets first Monday of each month Tree Preservation Commission at 5:30 p.m. in town hall conference room. Mayoral appointment with council consent, 3 Tue-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Closed Mon Thomas O’Neill, President, December 31, 2011 yrs., Meets on first Thursday each month at 7:30 Evenings by Appointment W. Jubb Corbet, Jr., December 31, 2013 p.m. in the conference room at town hall. Sheldon Glickman, D.D.S., V.P., Dec. 31, 2010 Shari Cohen, December 31, 2011 Jose Davila, D.D.S., December 31, 2011 Mike Schumann, December 31, 2010 Ellen Pollack, December 31, 2010 David Haas, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, 2010 Vasilios Diamantopoulos, MD, Dec. 31, 2012 Westfield Housing Commission Larry Budnick, December 31, 2012 Mayoral appointment with council consent, 1 yr., Ronan Gold, D.D.S., Alt. 1, December 31, 2011 Meets on first Wednesday each month at 7:30 Gavin Handwerker, MD, Alt. 2, Dec. 31, 2011 p.m. in the conference room at town hall. Frank Arena, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, 2010 Larry McDermott, ex-officio, December 31, 2010 Megan Avallone, Health Officer Joseph Farella, December 31, 2010 Marylou Fashano-Soltis, Board Secretary Katherine Clifford, December 31, 2010 Planning Board Ronald Bansky, December 31, 2010 Mayoral appointment, 4 yrs., 2 yrs. Alt., Meets Solid Waste Advisory Board first Monday of each month in council chambers Mayoral appointment, 1 yr., Attends county at town hall. meetings. Vince Wilt, Chairman, December 31, 2013 Jim Aiello, December 31, 2010 Robert Newell, December 31, 2010 Union County Transportation Advisory John Bennett, December 31, 2013 Board Frank Smith, December 31, 2011 Mayoral appointment, 1 yr., Attends county Gretchen Ohlig, Class IV, December 31, 2012 meetings. Darielle Walsh, Class IV, December 31, 2012 John Morgan, delegate, December 31, 2010 Dan Clifford, Alt. 1, December 31, 2010 George Lanzano, alt., December 31, 2010 Lauren Falk, Alt. 2, December 31, 2013 Special Improvement District Board Kris McAloon, Class II, December 31, 2010 Mayoral appointment with council consent, three Jim Foerst, Council Liaison, December 31, 2010 yrs., Meets once a month, usually the third Monday. Mark LoGrippo, Mayor Designee, Dec. 31, 2010 There are also volunteer positions. Russ Finestein, Attorney Lisa Marvin, Merchant, Dec. 31, 2012 Kris McAloon, Secretary Dominick Verdic, Prop. Owner, Dec. 31, 2011 Recreation Commission Jaime Chavez, Merchant, December 31, 2010 Mayoral appointment with council consent, 3 Alan DeRose, Property Owner, Dec. 31, 2012 yrs., Meets first Monday each month at 8 p.m. in Lee Hale, Resident, December 31, 2010 the Recreation Conference Room in town hall. Diane Barabas, Resident, December 31, 2011 Jim Marvin, Chair, December 31, 2012 Frank Arena, Council Liaison, December 31, 2010 William Kelly, December 31, 2011 Shawn Hanna, Mayor’s Designee, Dec. 31, 2010 Tom Ripperger, December 31, 2011 James Gildea, Town Administrator, Dec. 31, 2010 Mike Cash, December 31, 2011 Westfield Municipal Building Jonathan Jones, December 31, 2010 Peter Echausse, December 31, 2010 425 East Broad Street Gary Fox, December 31, 2010 Westfield, NJ 07090 Jeff O’Connor, December 31, 2012 (908) 789-4040 Loren Weinstein, December 31, 2012 www.westfieldnj.gov Stacey Ukrainskyj, Alt. 1, December 31, 2010 George Lanzano, Alt. 2, December 31, 2010 Mark Ciarrocca, Council Liaison, Dec. 31, 2010 Bruce Kaufmann, Director Town Administrator James Gildea Town Clerk Claire Gray 2010 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition Page 23

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Union County Westfield Union County's public park system has 36 The Town of Westfield has five beautiful parks and recreational facilities on more parks, nine sports facilities and a pool-park than 6,660 acres. Some of the activities in- complex overseen by the Westfield Recre- clude hiking, walking, horseback riding, fish- ation Department, 425 East Broad Street, ing, ice skating, swimming and a wide vari- Westfield, (908) 789-4080. ety of family programs. Special services Brightwood Park - Prospect Street; Pond include rental of a portable bandwagon and with a dam, picnic areas and nature trails. sound system, picnic/ball field/beer permits, Clark Park Field - Clark Street; Memorial boat licenses and facility rentals. trees, gardens and jogging path. Several of the county parks are within or Elm Street Field - Elm Street; Soccer and nearby Westfield. They are: Echo Lake Park all-purpose field, tennis courts. in Mountainside and Westfield; Lenape Park Gumbert Field - South Chestnut Street; in Union, Westfield, Cranford, Kenilworth Basketball courts, Little League fields, jog- and Springfield; Unami Park in Cranford, ging path and play area. Westfield and Garwood; Ashbrook Reserva- Houlihan/Sid Fay Fields - Rahway Av- tion in Clark, Scotch Plains and Edison; enue; Soccer and all-purpose field. Nomahegan Park in Cranford; Watchung Sycamore Field - Sycamore Street; Soccer Reservation spanning 2,000 acres within and all-purpose field. Summit, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Memorial Pool Park - Scotch Plains Mountainside and Berkeley Heights, includ- Avenue; Softball fields, basketball courts, ing the Watchung Stable plus Trailside Na- soccer fields, handball courts, tennis courts ture and Science Center. and play area and home of town’s pool Nomehegan Park by Christina Hinke www.ucnj.org, (908) 527-4900 facilities, including diving pool, lap pool, kiddie pools, 50-meter pool and water Area Pools Public Golf Courses slides. Special Interests Ash Brook Golf Course: Raritan Road, Tamaques Park - Lamberts Mill Road; Westfield Memorial Pool Complex Curling Scotch Plains, 18 holes, (908) 756-0414. Picnicing, basketball and tennis courts, Scotch Plains Ave., Westfield, (908) 789- njcurling.org Galloping Hill Golf Course: Boulevard, shuffleboard, playing fields, play areas, pond, 4086 Rugby Kenilworth, 27 holes, (908) 686-1556. jogging oval, handball courts, service build- Manor Park Swim Club mudturtlerugby.com Scotch Hills Golf Course: Jerusalem ing and restrooms. 2 Laurel Place, Westfield, (908) 232-9877 Table Tennis Road, Scotch Plains, 9 holes, miniature Mindowaskin Park - East Broad Street; Nomahegan Swim Club njttc.org golf and clubhouse, (908) 232-9748. Play area, trees, pond, gardens and gazebo. Springfield Ave., Westfield, (908) 709-0225 Men’s Culinary Hyatt Hills Golf Course: Raritan Road, Windsor Park - Windsor Avenue; basket- Highland Swim Club lesmarmitons.org/cranford Clark, 9 holes, miniature golf, (732) 669- ball courts and play area. Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, (908) 889-4804 Tennis: westfieldtennisclub.org 9100.

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WESTFIELD, 1918 Fifty years ago in pursuance of orders issued by the then Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, the first observance of Memorial Day was held in Union County. Many of the men who wore the blue and marched to honor their comrades who had gone before them have joined those comrades in the vast army of the dead... Their deeds will never be forgotten and their devotion to the cause of freedom is in this year brought out in more brilliant light than ever. Brighter because their sons and grandsons are marching and fighting for liberty and democracy under that same flag and inspired by the same high motives that predominated in the hearts of their forefa- thers. For the second time since the great Civil War ended, Americans are fighting for the preservation of liberty and a guarantee of the days the Nation will honor the rights of humanity; In future men who are dying in France today with the same love and the same devotion as they had honored the men who died under Grant, Sherman, Sheridan and Farragut. Let the Memorial Day of 1918 be made notable for it marks the advent of a new generation of American heroes... Westfield has made proper arrangements for tomorrow’s exercises and every individual who takes part in them must have in his heart the thought that, once more, America is proving true to her principles and true to Memorial Day Viewed through the Korean War the ideals of the men who made the Nation. Memorial Onlooking the World War I Memorial Too frequently sadness and sorrow have by Horace Corbin been made the predominant note of Memo- A TRADITION OF HONOR...Thousands of townfolks gather each year at Monument Plaza for ceremonies honoring our fallen soldiers, who made rial Day observance... The Westfield Leader the supreme sacrifice to keep us free. The parade of thousands with Girl and Boy Scouts, bands, firetrucks, police escort, rescue squads and the May 29, 1918 many civic organizations march with the Grand Marshall through downtown to the applause of thousands more. Need to know? Contact the Westfield Historical Society and The Westfield Genealogical Society Page 26 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition 2010 Westfield United Fund ~ Since 1937

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Bethel Baptist Church Redeemer Lutheran Church 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield (908) 233-4250; [email protected] (908) 232-1517; [email protected] Kevin Clark, Pastor redeemerwestfield.com Rev. Paul Kritsch, Pastor Community Presbyterian Church 1459 Deer Path, Mountainside St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church (908) 232-9490; [email protected] 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield cpcmountainside.com (908) 232-1214; [email protected] Rev. Christopher Belden, Pastor westfieldnj.com/sthelens Rev. Msgr. William C. Harms, Pastor Echo Lake Church of Christ 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church (908) 233-4946; [email protected] 500 Downer Street, Westfield echolakechurch.org (908) 233-2547 Brian Nicklaus, Minister Rev. Robert H. Taylor, Sr., Pastor First Baptist Church of Westfield St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 170 Elm Street, Westfield; (908) 233-2278 414 East Broad Street, Westfield [email protected] (908) 232-8506; [email protected] VOICE OF HISTORY…Fifteen members of Boy Scout Troop No. 73, sponsored by the Holy Trinity fbcwestfield.org stpaulswestfield.org Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, visit with 108-year-old Frank Buckles, the last surviving Rev. Darla D. Turlington, Senior Pastor Rev. Andrew C. Hamersley, Rector United States veteran of World War I, at his 333-acre cattle farm in Charlestown, W. Va. The visit occurred during the scouts’ tour of such Civil War-era sites as the Antietam Battlefield, Harper’s First Congregational Church Temple Emanu-El Ferry and the historic St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church. The troop gave Mr. Buckles $300 in 125 Elmer Street, Westfield 756 East Broad Street, Westfield checks for the World War I Memorial Fund, of which he is honorary chairman. (908) 233-2494; [email protected] (908) 232-6770; [email protected] fccofwestfield.org tewnj.org Rev. Dr. Mark Boyea, Senior Minister Rabbi Douglas Sagal First United Methodist Church The Presbyterian Church in Westfield 1 East Broad Street, Westfield 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield (908) 233-4211; [email protected] (908) 233-0301; [email protected] fumcwestfield.org westfieldpc.org Rev. Edward H. Carll, Senior Pastor Rev. Raymond Roberts, Senior Pastor Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Union County Torah Center 1100 Boulevard, Westfield 509 Central Avenue, Westfield (908) 232-4403; [email protected] P.O. Box 2245, (908) 789-5252 westfieldnj.com/gopc [email protected]; torahcenter.org Stanford Sutton, Jr., Pastor Rabbi Levi Block Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Fanwood 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield Fanwood Presbyterian Church ! (908) 233-8533; [email protected] holytrinitywestfield.org 74 Martine Avenue S., Fanwood "### ! Rev. Peter Delvizis, Presiding Priest (908) 889-8891; [email protected] fanwoodpresbyterianchurch.org Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Rev. David Jahnke, Pastor

$%$ & ! 315 First Street, Westfield (908) 232-8137; htrcc.org First Church of Christ, Scientist Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Masiello, Pastor 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood (908) 322-8461 '( Mountainside Chapel 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside Temple Sholom (908) 232-3456 Martine and LaGrande Aves., Fanwood !$$)*&## ! ! mountainsidechapel.org (908) 889-4900; [email protected] !$%)% Dr. Gregory Hagg, Senior Minister sholomnj.org Rabbi Joel Abraham '%$% Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod 1168 Springfield Avenue, Mountainside Terrill Road Bible Chapel ## ! (908) 233-8111; [email protected] 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood +% njdistrict.org (908) 322-4055 Woodside Chapel &,# ! Oasis-Church-NJ.com 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood --$)$) (908) 889-2375, woodsidechapel.org www.Oasis-Church-NJ.com David Butler, Lead Pastor Scotch Plains $$$% Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside All Saints’ Episcopal Church (908) 232-1162; [email protected] 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains S ollmountainside.org (908) 322-8047; [email protected] Very Rev. John M. McCrone, Pastor allsaints-spnj.org Rev. Jane Rockman, Rector S Rabbinic Center Synagogue 128 East Dudley Avenue, Westfield Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ! " (908) 233-0419; [email protected] 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains rcrconline.org (908) 889-5556 Rabbi Irwin H. Fishbein (continued on page 32) 2010 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition Page 31

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Houses of Worship (continued from page 30)

“Contract Services Scotch Plains (continued) Calvary Lutheran Church 108 Eastman Street, Cranford Congregation Beth Israel (908) 276-2418 Business Solutions” 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains (908) 889-1830; [email protected] Cranford Alliance Church cbinj.org 7 Cherry Street, Cranford Rabbi George Nudell (908) 276-1617 Emanuel Baptist Church Cranford United Methodist Church For information please contact: 1130 Lincoln Avenue, Scotch Plains 201 Lincoln Avenue, East, Cranford (908) 233-2322 (908) 276-0936 Linda DiMarco Evangel Church First Baptist Church of Cranford 973-315-0082 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains 100 High Street [email protected] (908) 322-9300; evangelchurch.com (908) 276-2760 [email protected] Rev. Kevin Brennan, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford First United Methodist Church (908) 276-8440 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains Hand Assembly Rework (908) 322-9222; [email protected] Grace & Peace Fellowship Church Heat Sealing Pick-N-Pack scotchplains.com/fumc 950 Raritan Road, Cranford Collating Promotions Rev. Daniel Ju, Pastor (908) 276-8740 Labeling Cleaning Services Immaculate Heart of Mary R.C. Church Jehovah’s Witnesses Folding Mailings 1571 Martine Avenue S., Scotch Plains 77 Chestnut Street, Cranford Repackaging And much, much more..... (908) 889-2100; [email protected] (908) 276-3753 Packaging ihmparish.net Rev. Msgr. Sean Cunneen, Pastor Saint Mark AME Church We Take 34 High Street, Cranford great pride in the quality Jewish Community Center of Central NJ (908) 276-3449 and timeliness of our work. 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) 889-8800; [email protected] St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church jccnj.org 40 Alden Street, Cranford All contracts are completed by (908) 276-0360 adults with developmental disabilities Metropolitan Baptist Church with staff supervision. Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim (908) 233-2855 338 Walnut Avenue, Cranford (908) 276-9231 60 Diamond Rd - Springfield - www.arcunion.org Rev. Clement Griffin, Pastor Mt. Sinai Alpha Omega Church of Christ Trinity Episcopal Church 2678 Plainfield Avenue, Scotch Plains North Avenue at Forest Avenue, Cranford (908) 233-3010 (908) 276-4047 Scotch Plains Baptist Church St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains 325 Second Avenue, Garwood (908) 322-5487 (908) 789-0280 Find [email protected] Rev. Charles Hutchison, Pastor St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 213 Center Street, Garwood Acceptance, Scotch Plains Christian Church (908) 789-1285 1800 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) 889-1690 First Unitarian Society of Plainfield Encouragement scotchplains.com/spcc/ 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield [email protected] (908) 756-0750 Doug McCulley, Minister Holy Cross Lutheran Church and St. Bartholomew the Apostle R.C. Church 639 Mountain Avenue, Springfield 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains (973) 379-4525 Inspiration. (908) 322-5192 Jehovah’s Witnesses stbartholomewchurch.org 1170 Old Raritan Road, Clark [email protected] (908) 382-2290 Very Rev. John J. Paladino, Pastor St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church St John’s Baptist Church 332 Madison Hill Road, Clark 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains (732) 388-7852 (908) 232-6972; [email protected] stjohnsscotchplains.org Temple Beth Ahm, Springfield “Looking for a church where you will be accepted for who you are and where you are on Rev. Kelmo C. Porter, Jr., Senior Pastor (973) 376-0539 your faith journey? First Congregational Church of Westfield may be just what you are Terrill Road Baptist Church Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah, Clark looking for. But don’t take my word for it. Come see for yourself.” 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains (732) 381-8403 — Rev. Dr. Mark Boyea (908) 322-7151; [email protected] TRBC4him.org Temple Sha’arey Shalom, Springfield >ajkl;gf_j]_YlagfYd;`mj[`gÔ]klÚ]d\ Rev. William Page, Pastor (973) 379-5387 Willow Grove Presbyterian Church Union County Baptist Church, Clark %LMER3TREETs7ESTlELD .*ssWWWFCCOFWESTlELDORG 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (732) 574-1479 7ORSHIP3ERVICEAND#HURCH3CHOOL3UNDAYAM (908) 232-5678; willowgrovechurch.org [email protected] Unitarian Church in Summit #HURCH3CHOOLISOFFEREDDURINGWORSHIPFORCHILDRENAGESTHROUGH Rev. Cynthia Cochran-Carney, Pastor (908) 273-3245 SENIORHIGH#HILDCAREISAVAILABLEFORINFANTSANDTODDLERS Visitors welcome every Sunday at 10 am. Zion Lutheran Church of Clark Area Houses of Worship (at right) (732) 382-7320 2010 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition Page 33

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Maryalice Ryan MBA, ABR, SRES, ASP Sales Associate Direct: (908) 928-9121 Cell: (908) 917-5801 Email: [email protected] 209 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 • Owned & operated by NRT LLC. Page 40 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition 2010 Devil’s Den Special By Bruce Johnson Want to Learn Westfield History? Look It Up Online ‘Zero Years’ Have Been Good to Westfield, WHS There are the Wonder Years. The Golden Mac Wright and Dom Urciuoli. The team Aces, an all-black team, was playing at Unami Bob Harvey and Jim Zitch all made first- Years. And there are the Zero Years … years allowed three touchdowns, including 6-6 Park, Garwood, with this lineup: Jimmy team all-state (three of the 11 players cho- that end with the number zero. ties with Roselle and Summit. On Feb. 28, Mason (1b), Ernie Johnson (2b), Harry sen!). For Westfield High School, there have Ray Harcombe and Chuck Holmberg com- Graves (3b-p), Johnny Coleman (ss), Johnny 1980 (population 30,447) pretty much been nine previous Zero Years. bined to hold future baseball star Joe (Ducky) Graves (lf), Bob Turner (cf-p), Joe Graves The first decade of girls’ sports (at WHS, Records of what happened in sports prior to Medwick of Carteret to just nine points. (rf), Russell Baytop (c) and Earl Christmas in New Jersey and around the country) was World War I are pretty hit-and-miss. It was a Medwick had scored 47 a week earlier. The pitching. The football team was 5-4 and was coming to a close, and Westfield was at the different time in 1910, sports-wise, as com- Westfield Hawks semipro baseball team went the first Joe Freeman-coached team to give forefront, with field hockey, tennis, swim- pared to 2010 – not to say which is better. 29-12-1, led by Bob Lincoln (1b), Tony up more points than it scored. ming and softball immediately becoming But it might be interesting, as another Pecina (3b) and pitcher Bob Doane. 1960 (population 31,447) state powers. Soon gymnastics and soccer issue of This Is Westfield is produced by The 1940 (population 18,458) The fast-growing community really would join the list, and cross-country. The Westfield Leader, to take a look back at the Duncan’s final football team went 3-6, started to become a sports factory. Football, wrestling team was 16-1 and won the county, calendar years 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950, 1960, despite having three WHS Hall of Fame soccer and cross country in the fall, basket- district and North 2 Group 4 titles. With 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000, and attempt to members (ends Jack Rogers and Jim Kane, ball, wrestling and swimming in the winter, Vinny Hurley, John Pinto, Phil Gottlick, Paul come up with the athletic highlights of each fullback Jim Turpin) and other talents like baseball, track, tennis and golf in the spring McDonough, Jesse Shubitz, Dan Iannascolio of those calendar years. Ted Conover, Pete Kitson, Floyd Beane, Bob – Westfield was strong in all of them. With and Lowell Higgins, the team was very tough 1920 (population unknown) Lowe, the unrelated Wilsons – George J. and unbeaten state 130-pound champion Dennis from 129 through 188. The boys’ tennis team The big name in town was Hub Stine, a George M. – and Bob Jones. The track team Powers, the wrestling team went 10-2, in- won the county title, and Kathy Federici three-sport (football, basketball, baseball or won county and state titles, led by hurdler cluding a 20-19 win over perennial power became the first girl to win a county indi- track) coach who would soon leave for a job Kane, sprinter Jere Hanson and weightman Roselle Park. Joe Kursar finished a four-year vidual title. Junior Cliff Sheehan won every at Plainfield High School, where the football John Tandy. run as swim coach with a 12-0 season (47-1 distance race all spring. The Westfield Mer- field is named in his memory. Stine’s final 1950 (population 21,243) overall) and a county title. Diver Rick Wells chants semipro baseball team won the Union WHS football team went 6-1-1, losing to The basketball team, led by Dave and Danny Nichols (50 free) won state titles. County and Plainfield Twilight leagues, led Somerville and tying Rahway. Mac Chattin Townley, Jack Corbett and Dick Jenkins, The baseball team was 6-9-1 but very enter- by player-manager Kurt Stiefken. An open- and Voorhees Ten Eyck formed a tough 1-2 reached the semifinals of the county tourna- taining with crafty Smitty Lanning and flame- ing 20-13 loss to Summit and a 7-0 setback punch. Recreation Park (now Kehler Sta- ment. Ken Welch won the state and Eastern throwing Pete Love on the mound. Lanning against Montclair were the blemishes for the dium) was a huge wide-open tract of land, Interscholastics diving championships. The fanned 21 in a 10-inning win over Rahway 7-2 football team. The defense, led by line- similar to Tamaques Park of today. And the baseball team, coming off the best year in and ace Tom Hoagland. The Post 3 Legion backers Mike Fenlon and Chris Drabin, al- town’s main baseball field was located along school history at the time, slumped to 6-6-1, baseball team, coached by Joe Freeman, Al lowed just six touchdowns. Pete Kellogg and Westfield Ave., with deep center field being despite talented players like captain Corbett, Moeller and Les Myers, won the Union Doug Cooper combined for nine shutouts as where the current football bleachers now sit. Townley, Dave Anderson, Frank Piscopo, County championship. The lineup: Herk the soccer team was county co-champions. 1930 (population 15,801) Dick Smith, Dawson List and Howie Perkins. Devlin (1b), Jim Wilday (2b), Bob Shayer 1990 (population 28,870) Bob Duncan’s second football team went The Westfield Hawks semipro baseball team and Ron Viglianti (3b), Art Garvin (ss), Don MacDonald’s wrestlers were 16-2, 6-0-2 and was North Jersey Class B co- went 20-5 and won the Union County League, Charles Felter (lf), John Lies (cf), Frank winning county, district and sectional hon- champion, with Hackettstown, led by center led by Art Frederickson (1b), Chick Miller Perrelli (rf), Dick Myers (c) and Ken ors behind Chris and Paul Jordan, John Bill Bryant, ends Bob Scott and Ellis Paulin (ss), Jack Gillespie (3b-lf) and catchers Scud Hamilton, Ron DeSantis and Paul Place pitch- Povolac, Ken Marsh, Glen Kurz, Paco and a backfield of Lee Waring, Steve Banyasz, Colbath and Bobby Dougherty. The Westfield ing. The tennis team went 14-1, losing to Fair Gonzalez, Marcus Elias and Roger Sullivan. Lawn in the state tournament. The fall of Joe Soviero’s final WHS basketball team 1960 would see Les Zorge’s final WHS foot- went 14-11, with double-digit scoring from ball team, but his replacement, Gary Kehler, Eric Lyght, Ron Shovlin, Jeff Suto and Mike would take the Blue Devils to unprecedented Kelly. Dave Shapiro’s last girls basketball When you want it to heights. Decades later, if you told somebody team went 19-6, with Marcie Williams, you were from Westfield, there was a good Claudia Carnevale, Kim Kumpf, Rene chance they’d respond, “Isn’t that where Stevens and future WNBA star Tamecka be beautiful... they had that football coach, Key-ler?” The Dixon. Tony Berardo’s final WHS tennis ’60 team featured bruising Dave Reitze run- team went 20-4 – twice losing to Elizabeth – ning to the right, Jim Kovacs straight ahead and won the county title. Maggie McFadden’s and Ross Mannino to the left, behind all- best softball team went 23-3, winning county state guards Greg Weiss and Pete Braun. and sectional titles before losing to Clifton in 1970 (population 33,720) the state semis. A fine 7-2 football season has One of the great swim teams in WHS the distinction of being the only team since history saw seniors Steve Schmitt, Gordon 1961 to not have SP-F on the schedule, due Clark, Jon Perkowski, Peter Meyers, Greg to a conference realignment. The losses were Gerber, Drew Ruotolo, Rich Haney, Ham to Union (12-0) and Elizabeth (14-7). All- Riddle and Jack Wilson win another state staters Lee Topar and Jeff Hughes sparked title. The basketball team went 6-13, includ- Walt Leonow’s final WHS soccer team. ing a 118-85 loss to SP-F. A 10-1-2 wrestling George Kapner’s last girls soccer team went team was led by state champion Frank Jack- 20-2-1, losing in the state semifinals to son. The Devils won the district title with Bayonne. seven individual winners. The tennis team 2000 (population 29,644) went 22-1, winning sectional and Group 4 The swim team pulled off one of the titles before falling to Millburn in the Tour- upsets of all-time, stunning Cherry Hill East nament of Champions final. Singles: Joe in the state final. Cherry Hill East had upset Krakora, Steve Mease and John McManigal; Shawnee, a 116-54 winner over WHS in a doubles: Bruce Gillie and Glenn Smith, Don regular-season dual meet. The Post 3 Legion Reiter and Larry Katz or Craig Larsen. The baseball team went 19-5 under coach Tony Post 3 Legion baseball team, coached by Picaro. The lineup: Blair Richardson (1b), Dick Hartnett and Al Moeller, went 16-4-1 Brett Picaro (2b), Mike Sofko (3b), Ryan and won the Union County championship, MacDonald (ss), Mike Duelks (lf), Ben Koket losing to Morristown in the state final. The (cf), Jay Cook (rf), Brian Flynn and Josh lineup: Jeff Frey (1b), Randy Richardson Ludmer (c) and Nick Geissler and Mike (2b), Bill Schaaf (3b), Lee Fusselman (ss), Kolvites pitching. Brad Gillin was all-state Joe Monninger and Jim Wheaton (lf), Gist on a rare WHS soccer team with a losing (Boo-Ray) Johnson and Skeeter MacCloskey record. (cf), Steve Tebbetts (rf), Scott Gillin (c) and The Devil’s Den appears in The Westfield MacCloskey, Rich Reilly, Rich Anderson Leader during the school year. Contact us and Steve McNulty pitching. The WHS foot- with comments, complaints or suggestions ball team steamrolled nine opponents by an at [email protected]. Win or not, whs4evr! 908.233.2225 • www.anthonyjames.com average score of 40-6; only A.L. Johnson (21-6) and Nutley (14-8) kept things close. Read and search the newspaper back to 1907 QB Joe Monninger and two-way linemen at www.goleader.com 2010 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition Page 41 Sports Around Town

Blue Devils Shatter Records KERR HITS GRAY, HELFAND FOR TDs; ONDI, ‘AJ’ TDs Blue Devil Girls Claim 5th At Cougar Gymnastic Invt’l Blue Devil Footballers ‘Feast’ Straight UCT Tennis Title On Plainfield Cardinals, 26-6

Resilience from a disappointing loss to The game marked the 105th meeting between Phillipsburg took only five days, as the Westfield the two teams, and the 66th time they have met on High School football team feasted on the Cardi- Thanksgiving. The 8-3 Blue Devils, who now nals of Plainfield, 26-6, in the Annual Thanksgiv- hold a 54-44-7 edge over the Cardinals, also ing Day Classic at Gary Kehler Stadium in captured the Watchung Conference Division Westfield on November 26. crown in the process, the first time since 2002. Photos and Headlines by David B. Corbin

SECOND SINGLES CHAMP…Blue Devil Tara DOING HER THING ON THE BEAM…Blue Criscuolo won her third UCT singles title, this Devil Lacy Cummings practices her skills on time at second singles. She also placed third at the balance beam. Cummings took first in the first singles last year. all-around at the Cougar Invitational. Blue Devils Jar No. 3 Raiders Blue Devil XC Boys Capture In Intense Soccer Rivalry, 2-1 Union County Championship

GETTING THE FIRST TOUCHDOWN…Wide receiver Pat Gray, No. 87, grabs a pass from STAYING IN THE TOP PACK…All seven quarterback Danny Kerr in the end zone for the first touchdown against Plainfield. The Blue A GOOD HEAD FOR DEFENSE…Blue Devil Blue Devil boys run with the leading pack at Devils defeated Plainfield, 26-6, on Thanksgiving Day. Joe Greenspan uses his head to knock away a the half-mile point in the Union County Farmer shot at the Westfield goal. Greenspan championships. The Blue Devils took first. Blue Devil Girls Volleyball Blue Devil Field Hockey also scored a goal.

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Lenape Nips Blue Devils, 1-0, for Group 4 Title

QUALIFYING FOR A.C….Blue Devil junior Christian Barber, right, defeated Roselle Park’s Matt Krynicki, 5-3, in the 140-lb third- HEADING HOME FOR THE WIN…Blue place bout to advance to the NJSIAA Devil Suzanne Lemberg won the Blue Devils’ tournament in Atlantic City. Barber finished only individual event where she touched the with a deceptive 24-8 record – three very close wall at 1:15.56 in the 100-breaststroke against losses to Brearley’s Dan Ries, who placed eighth the East Brunswick Bears on February 12. in the state, and his last an 8-6 decision to Willingboro’s James Green, who placed second. PUTTING HER HEAD ON THE BALL…Blue Devil Hannah Kronick, No. 13, watches Lady Blue Devils Share teammate Meg Freundenheim, No. 17, put her head on the ball in the battle for possession COACH GLEN KURZ WINS 100TH against Lenape at the Group 4 Championship at The College of New Jersey in Ewing on Public A Swim Crown November 21, 2009. Blue Devils Grab 500th EWING (2010) — There were plenty of rea- Devil Girls, Boys Sweep Varsity Mat Triumph sons for why the Westfield High School girls swim team earned its 12th state championships – 2010 UCT Swim Tourney ELIZABETH – Westfield High School wres- and third in four years – last Sunday at the College Westfield vs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP-F)! tling history was tapped twice when the Blue of New Jersey, an 85-85 tie with defending state Devils defeated Elizabeth, 45-22, in the first match champion West Windsor-Plainsboro South. (There Does the sport even matter? When the two teams get together, whether it’s on a field, a pitch, a of a quad meet in Elizabeth on January 30, 2010. are no tiebreakers in the swimming state finals, so The victory made it the 500th win for the program, the teams are co-champions.) court, a diamond, a track, a course or a pool, sparks are going to fly. and Glen Kurz recorded his 100th career victory Start with a couple of by-far personal-best as the Blue Devils’ Head Coach. swims by Meredith Smith, in the 200-free (1:55.18) And so it was again on January 30, when the schools’ swim teams joined the rest of the county After the final bout with the Minutemen, a and the 100-butterfly (1:00.80). Add in Kelsey crowd of Blue Devils fans, which included Wilson’s pair of fourths in the 200 and 500 free. for the Union County Swimming Championships at Rutgers’ fast-as-heck pool. When the smoke Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, raised numeri- Suzanne Lemberg did a season-best 50 (24.19) cal balloons indicating the numbers 500 and 100 and just missed her own school record in the 100- had cleared, Westfield had again swept the team A GOOD DAY IN THE POOL…Blue Devil . free (52.54). Meg Kaveney’s 25.15 was the eighth titles, giving the girls 18 in-a-row and the boys 11 Matt Daniel performs well in his leg of the 200- fastest 50-free in school history. straight (53 out of 54). medley relay. Blue Devil Bowling Team

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VENEZIA GETS CAREER-HIGH 31 PTS., 17 REBOUNDS Athletic Director Tranchina Devils Silence Cougars, 43-26; To Retire on June 30, 2010 Coach Marino Gets 100th Win

Milestones marked the Westfield High School Devil head coach. girls stunning, 43-26, victory over the Cranford However, Venezia was not finished. With 17 Cougars on February 16 in Cranford. First, senior rebounds, she also tied her career high, while forward Diana Venezia scored a career-high 31 adding two blocks and two steals. Her offensive points, which led to the second milestone of coach production consisted of three 3-pointers, eight Joe Marino receiving his 100th victory as Blue buckets from the 2-point range and six free throws. Courtesy of parent for The Westfield Leader ALL UC CONFERENCE…Three members of the Westfield High School ice hockey team A CLASS ACT…Westfield High School have been selected for the 12-member Union Athletic Director Ed Tranchina has been a County All-Conference Team, as voted by the class act since he became a Blue Devil in 1985. coaches of their opponents’ teams. Senior Co- Captain Joe Kramkowski was named First Team Defenseman. Juniors Nick Attanasio Blue Devil Boys Basketball and Assistant Captain CJ Meyer were chosen as Second Team Forwards. Senior Co-Captain Dylan Moran was given an honorable mention. Pictured from, left to right, are: Moran, Meyer, Kramkowski and Attanasio. Blue Devil Icemen Have Banner Year, Finish 17-7-4 The 2009-2010 Westfield High School ice hockey team set new Westfield High School records for most wins (17) and least losses (7) in a single season. The Blue Devils finished the season with an overall record of 17-7-4 and a 7-3- 2 record in Union County league play. Westfield reached the championship final of the Union County tournament where they dropped a close decision to the Summit Hilltoppers. Coach Doherty singled out Westfield’s 6-1, WINNING THE TIP OFF….Blue Devil Pat victory over the A.L. Johnson Crusaders of Clark MANEUVERING AROUND THE COUGAR DEFENDER…Blue Devil forward Diana Venezia, Sabatino wins the tip off against Cranford’s in the semifinals of the Union County tournament No. 15, maneuvers around Cougar Katie McGovern in Cranford. Venezia had a career-high 31 Will Green. Sabatino, the Blue Devils’ leading as the highlight of the season. points and 17 rebounds. scorer, also led the team with 251 rebounds

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Blue Devil Boys, Girls Score Well At Blue Devil Invitational Relays

Several local athletes turned in personal-best a total height of 24’6”. performances despite enduring a chilling day at Blue Devils Tyler Cusick (1,200 meters), the Blue Devil Classic Relays held at Gary Kehler Jhakyse Williams (400), Jon Henry (800) and Stadium in Westfield on April 17, 2010. The Mike Kelley (1,600) crossed second in the dis- Westfield High School boys and girls scored tance medley relay (DMR) with a time of 10:36.5 heavily in a number of events. behind Union Catholic at 10:31.6. The Blue Dev- Blue Devils Dave Fishman, with a clearance ils needed to give Kelley a huge lead if he wanted PART OF THE “JOLTIN’ JUNIORS”…Blue of 13 feet, and Justin Butler at 11’6”, tied to hold off Viking super star DJ Thornton, but it Devil Danny Kerr, pictured, along with AJ Hunterdon Central for first in the pole vault with was not quite enough. Murray will bat in the meat of the order and BEGINNING THE SECOND LEG…Blue are expected to provide plenty of clout. Devil Ashley Edwards hands the baton to Sophia Devita to start the second leg of the Blue Devil Nine Snare 4x400 at the Blue Devil Invitational Relays. Raiders in Stormy 7th, 4-3 Blue Devil Lax Girls Whip Selective pitching and a saving snare for a game-ending double play played a key role in the Morristown Colonials, 14-10 Westfield High School baseball team’s stormy, 4- 3 victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood in Scotch Plains on April 16, 2010. Blue Devil Robbie Anderson was locked in a pitchers’ duel with Raider Gary Binkiewicz for six innings, each yielding just one run and four hits during that stretch. Anderson pitched six and one-third innings and finished with nine strikeouts, while walking six and hitting a batter before being relieved by Zach Archembault in the seventh inning. Binkiewicz, who fanned four, walked four and yielded eight hits, was relieved by Connor Thompson with one out in the seventh. Both pitchers were very selective as to how they were going to pitch to the meat of their opponent’s batting order. Of his four walks, Binkiewicz walked Blue Devil cleanup hitter Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader Danny Kerr twice and No. 3 hitter A. J. Murray DANGEROUS SCORING THREAT…Blue once. Kerr finished 2-for-2, with an RBI and a run Devil tri-captain Val Hoffman, No. 12, scored scored, and Murray finished 1-for-3 with an RBI PASSING THE BATON…Blue Devil Brian Henry passes the baton to Sam Tooley in the 4x400- three goals against the Morristown Colonials single. meter relay. The Blue Devil foursome placed fourth in the event. on April 15, 2010 in Westfield.

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Blue Devil Boys Grab 6th RINALDI WHACKS 3-RUN TRIPLE IN FOURTH INNING Westfield White 9s Score Late Straight UCT Tennis Title WF White Plates Nine in Fourth To Top Warren All-Stars, 9-2 To Defeat SPF Raider 11s, 13-2

Baseball has been described as a “Game of But that is the game of baseball and the Westfield Inches” many times. An inch one way or the other White 11-year-old team seized many opportuni- could be the difference between a call of “strike ties to plate nine runs in the fourth inning to earn three” or a call of “ball four.” One inch of visual a 13-2 victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood at distance could influence a call of “out” or “safe” Gumbert Field in Westfield on July 3, 2009. on a crucial play and one inch can make the Westfield White pitchers Nick Mele and Brett BATTLING TOOTH AND NAIL…Blue Devil difference in a call of “fair” or “foul” that could Robertshaw combined to allow six hits and only Justin Snyder battled to the end to place second result in runs scored or no runs scored. one hit batter, while striking out three Raiders. at first singles in the Union County Tournament in Plainfield on April 23, 2010. WILD PLAY AT SECOND BASE…Westfield White 9s shortstop Mark Walter nearly falls Union Softballers Edge over Warren All-Star Matt Roth when he slides Blue Devils in Opener, 2-1 safely into second base as centerfielder Brice Dannivig looks on (2009). Branchburg 9s Get the Jump, Hold Off Westfield Blue, 12-7

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CDC Community Theatre CONTACT We Care [email protected] - cdctheatre.org - [email protected] - (908) 276-7611 - 78 Winans Ave. Cranford, contactwecare.org - (908) 301-1899 - P.O. NJ 07016 - Joanne Geschickter - The oldest Box 2376, Westfield, NJ 07090 - David continuously producing amateur theatre in Owens - A 24-hr. crisis hotline with highly NJ, the org. produces two musicals, one play trained volunteers who provide confidential and one show for children each season. crisis intervention, reassurance, support and Celebration Singers information to callers throughout NJ. [email protected] - cel- Contemporary Art Group ebration-singers.org - (908) 241-8200 - P.O. [email protected] - Box 14, Cranford, NJ 07016 - Dennis Jenkins. contemporaryartgroup.org - (908) 577-2407 Center For Hope Hospice - PO Box 1164, Mountainside, NJ 07092 - [email protected] - Dom Ioele or Linnea Rhodes - The Contem- centerforhope.com - (908) 889-7780 - 1900 porary Art Group is a not-for-profit organi- Raritan Rd. Scotch Plains - Diane Coloney - zation of artists who meet monthly at the We help families deal with end-of-life is- Watchung Arts Center. We exhibit as a group sues, provide nursing and counseling, and throughout the year at a variety of venues. support families adjusting to the death of a Visit our website to learn more about our loved one. artists and upcoming events. Central Jersey Legal Services Court Advocates of Union County [email protected] - lsnj.org/cjls - 60 Prince St. casaofunioncounty.org - Elizabeth - Janice Chapin - (908) 354-4340 [email protected] - (908) 285-0546 - 1143- - Provides free legal help in civil matters— 45 E. Jersey St. Elizabeth - Tom Grady. landlord/tenant, family, consumer, income Crane’s Ford Chapter of DAR maintenance, health, education & employ- rootsweb.com/~njcfcdar/njcfcdar.htm - ment—to low income residents of Union, [email protected] - (908) 276-7104 Middlesex and Mercer Counties. - 1 Indian Spring Rd. Cranford - Carolyn Central Jersey Road Runners Club Youngs - Regent - Members’ ancestors were 2010 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition Page 47 part of the American Revolution. We support revitalize the park and ensure enjoyment. scholarship programs for students, DAR Directory of Organizations Friends of the Westfield Library Schools,Veteran hospitals and soldiers. [email protected] - westfieldnj.com/ Cranford Cares for Kids Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations friends - (908) 233-7435 - 814 Shadowlawn [email protected] - (908) 764- Dr. - Arlene Burgess, Pres. - Volunteers sup- 1804 - P.O. Box 395, Cranford, NJ 07016 - dren with special emotional and behavioral Martine Ave. - Anonymous tips can be sent to port the Westfield Library through public Marge Shackell - Financially assists families challenges in Union County. this e-mail address. awareness of its activities, funding programs, with non-reimbursed medical bills for chil- Fanscotian Fanwood, New Jersey buying equipment, and supporting renova- dren 18 & under with prolonged illnesses. [email protected] - spfk12.org/ [email protected] - tion and modernization programs. DeMolay of Union County spfhs/spfhs_fanscotian.htm - (908) 889-8600 visitfanwood.com - (908) 322-8236 - 75 N. FSP Girl Scout Troop 40417 [email protected] - njdemolay.org (732) 969- - SPFHS, 667 Westfield Rd. Scotch Plains - Martine Ave. Borough Hall - Eleanor [email protected] - (908) 377-9075 9479 - Atlas Pythagorus Masonic Lodge, Ms. Hoffman - A publication of SPFHS’s McGovern, Borough Clerk - Consists of six - 11 Tillotson Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023 - 1011 Central Ave. Westfield, NJ 07090 Leslie Journalism II class that informs students, members, presided over by the elected mayor. Phyllis Mirabella, Fanwood-Scotch Plains Yuhasz - Community organization for young staff and area residents on issues and events. Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford Girl Scouts is part of the Girl Scouts Heart of men, ages 12 to 21. Members learn life- Fanwood Bus/Professional Assoc. [email protected] - NJ. skills, responsibility, and cooperation by [email protected] - fanwood.biz gardencentral.org/gcnj/floraphile - (908) Full Count Big Band working together in social, sports and com- - (908) 322-1800 - P.O. Box 100, Fanwood, 276-2509 - 6 Spring Garden Street, Cranford, [email protected] - munity service activities. Adult volunteers NJ 07023 - Peter Chemidlin, Pres. - Monthly NJ 07016 - Debra Phipps-Nicholls - A non - fullcountbigband.com - (908) 789-0822 - act as role models and advisors. meetings Tues. 7 p.m. at The Chelsea, 295 profit organization to stimulate the love of 500 Center Street, Garwood, NJ 07027 - Education Fund of Westfield South Ave. gardening among amateurs; to aid in the John Patterson - 18-piece band plays a wide [email protected] - Fanwood CERT protection of native trees, to encourage civic variety of jazz ranging from swing era clas- westfieldnj.com/edfund (908) 233-3179 P.O. [email protected] - fanwoodcert.org - planting; to study horticulture, good horti- sics to contemporary. Box 2221, Westfield, NJ 07091 Lisa Black- (908) 322-5000 - c/o Fanwood Police Dept., cultural practices, and floral design. Garden Club of Westfield Polak Pres. - 501 (c)(3) volunteers provide 75 N. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ07023 - First Baptist Church of Westfield [email protected] - grants to teachers and administrators to sup- Chief Richard Trigo - The Fanwood CERT is [email protected] - gardenclubofwestfield.org (908) 232-8120 - port advancements in teaching, reading, lan- a volunteer group that assists first-responder fbcwestfield.org - (908) 233-2278 - 170 Elm 17 Doris Parkway Westfield, NJ 07090 Rose- guage, the arts and other areas to enhance the services such as Police Fire and EMS, through St. - Rev. Dee Dee Turlington - Baptist Church mary Shire. education of Westfield’s children. the Office of Emergency Management. Team for worship. Interactive children’s programs Garwood Lions Club Essex Watercolor Club members receive free training in life-saving Sundays at 10:15 a.m. and youth activities [email protected] - (908) 654-4977 - 418 [email protected] - (973) 994-1597 and emergency response skills. (grades 6-12) Sundays at 5:30 p.m. Locust Ave. Garwood, NJ 07027 - - 65 Irving Ave. Livingston - John Wolff - Fanwood Community Police Alliance Food Addicts Anonymous Peggy Briggs - An intl. service org. Devoted to the art of watercolor painting, [email protected] - [email protected] - that recycles used eyeglasses, spon- including exhibits, monthly demonstrations fanwoodcpa.org - (908) 322-5000 ext. 151 - Dorene Levy - sors borough’s Halloween parade and newsletters. Fanwood Borough Hall, N. Martine Ave. - foodaddictsanonymous.org - (908) and offers financial support to vi- Fairview Cemetery & Arboretum Sgt. Thomas Jedic - Police and community 377-7939 - A fellowship of indi- sion-related projects and borough [email protected] - (908) 232-0781 come together to address topics such as crime viduals recovering from food addic- orgs. - 1100 E. Broad St. Westfield - Frank prevention, child safety, community issues tion. Meets every Mon. & Fri., 8-9 Garwood Public Library Sullebarger - Offers the Willow View Mau- and events. p.m. at the Cranford Presbyterian garwoodlibrary.org - (908)789- soleum, a unique concept in memorial prop- Fanwood Memorial Library Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., 2nd fl., 1670 - 411 Third Ave. - Carol erties, overlooking Bunnell Pond. Non-profit, [email protected] - Dan Weiss rm. 32. Open to all. No dues or fees. Lombardo - Library offers free ac- non-sectarian family lots, single graves, - (908) 322-6400 - fanwoodlibrary.org - North Friends of Mindowaskin Park cess to information, resources, programs and niches & community mausoleums. Ave. & Tilltotson Rd. - Full range of world- [email protected] - technology to support the educational and Family Support Org. class library services for local residents. westfieldtoday.com/mindowaskin.html - leisure interests of the public. [email protected] - fso-union.org/ Fanwood Police (908) 233-0028 - P.O. Box 87, Westfield, NJ Garwood, New Jersey - (908) 789-7625 - 137 Elmer St. Westfield - [email protected] - 07090 - Debby Burslem, Pres. - A non-profit [email protected] - garwood.org - Kathy Wagner - We support families of chil- fanwoodpolice.com - (908) 322-5000 - 75 N. org. working with the Town of Westfield to (908) 789-0710 - 403 South Ave. Page 48 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition 2010 Genealogical Society of the West Fields Sun. of every month from May-Oct. Free. [email protected] - (908) 233-8336 - Lupus Foundation Westfield - Carolyn Watson, Pres. - Dedi- Directory of Organizations [email protected] - lupusnj.org - (973) 379- cated to research, study and sharing of re- Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations 3226 - 150 Morris Ave., Ste. 102 Springfield, sults; meets the second Thurs. of each month NJ 07081 - Amy Fink - The mission is to at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Library. westfieldnj.com/troop73 (908) 233-2867 Jersey Wizards Girls Basketball educate and support those affected by lupus Girl Scouts of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Watterson St. Westfield, NJ 07090 Steve [email protected] - (908) 616- and research for a cure. [email protected] - Deduck - Troop 73 averages 1 camping trip 9045 - 211 Seneca Pl. - Westfield - George Madrigal Singers fanwoodscotchplainsgs.org - (908) 322-7963 per month, 1 high adventure trip each sum- Handza - Girls basketball playing U14- U16 [email protected] - - 201 Grove St. East, Westfield, NJ 07090 - mer; meets Mondays from Sep. thru June at AAU tournaments in spring and summer. MadrigalSingers.com (908) 526-6694: - 40 Julie Murphy - More than 75 Girl Scout 7:30 pm at Holy Trinity cafeteria on Watterson Jewish Family Service of Central NJ Sherwood Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807 troops for girls from kindergarten through Street. All faiths welcome. [email protected] - (908) 352-8375 Elaine Fiorino, Acclaimed 16-18 voice cho- high school. Girls in other areas should con- Hope Chest - 655 Westfield Ave. - Elizabeth - A non- rale that specializes in cappella musical tra- tact GS Heart of NJ at (908) 232-3236. [email protected] - profit, non-sectarian, licensed mental health ditions of the European Renaissance. Grace Church (OPC) Westfield centerforhope.com - (908) 233-9973 - 26 agency providing counseling for individu- Masonic Center, Dyslexic Children [email protected] - Prospect St. Westfield - Helga Thomas - als, families and children and the elderly. childrenslearningcenters.org - gracechurchopc.org - (908) 233-3938 - 1100 Proceeds subsidize hospice care for patients. Jewish Federation of Central NJ [email protected] - Boulevard - Gradie Frederick, Elder - Bibli- Open Mon. 10-1 p.m.; Tues.-Sat. 10-4 p.m. [email protected] - scotchplainslearningcenter.com - (908) 322- cally-focused, Reformed Christian church Huntington's Disease Society jewishjerseycentral.org - (908) 889-5335 6241 - 301 Forest Rd. Scotch Plains, NJ preaching of the doctrine of grace through [email protected] - hdsanj.org (973) 784- x314 - 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains - 07076 - Judy Shapiro - Provides free ser- Jesus Christ in a friendly community. 4965 PO Box 943, 230 Diamond Spring Naomi Lipstein - Charity and community, vices to dyslexic children. The Center ser- Group S.P.I.R.I.T.! Road Denville, NJ 07834 Christi Rokicki, engaging Jewish groups to advance social vices children from Scotch Plains and neigh- [email protected] - voluntary health organization dedicated to justice, enhancing Jewish quality of life, and boring districts. autismfamilytours.org - (908) 889-8173 - 3 improving the lives of people with links with Jews in Israel and the world. McKinley School P.T.O. Fenimore Dr. Scotch Plains - Christine Gee- Huntington's Disease and their families; pro- Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield [email protected] - Pat Ick Lowrey - Support group for parents of chil- motes research, assists people, educates the [email protected] - jlepnj.org - (908) 709- Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum dren with autism. Monthly meetings held at public and health professionals. 1177 - 110 Walnut St. Cranford - Kimberly [email protected] - the Scotch Plains Public Library on the first Italian-American Club Benou - Women promoting volunteerism merchantsanddrovers.org - (732) 381-0441 - Thurs. of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. (908) 322-8049 - 44 Farley Ave. - Fanwood and improving communities through the ac- 1632 St. Georges Ave. Rahway - Annette St. Hickory Tree Chorus - John Marquardt - Celebrated its 100 Year tion and leadership of trained volunteers. John-Satkowski - Dedicated to preserving [email protected] - Anniversary in May 2006. Junior Women’s Club of Westfield the Merchants and Drovers Tavern (c. 1795), hickorytreechorus.org - (973) 980-8466 - Jaycees of Westfield [email protected] - the Terrill Tavern (c. 1735), developing the 570 Central Ave. - New Providence, NJ 07974 [email protected] - westfieldnj.com/jwcw - (908) 518-0712 - site as a museum and to interpreting the - Dana Dunlevy - The Hickory Tree Chorus westfieldjaycees.com - P.O. Box 517, P.O. Box 524, Westfield, NJ 07090 - Suzannah important role played by taverns in early chapter of Sweet Adelines International per- Westfield, NJ 07090 - Provides leadership - A forum for women 18-40 to engage in American history. forms popular songs in four-part, a cappella training through volunteerism for men and intellectual and cultural interests, participate Metro Rhythm Chorus harmony, barbershop style. Visit web site for women ages 18-40. Projects include Child in charitable projects, programs, friendships, [email protected] - booking and membership information. Shield, Camp Jaycee, college scholarships family and social activities. metrorhythm.com - (201) 841-2406, Spring- Holy Redeemer Home Care and other local charitable causes. Kent Place School field Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 - Phyllis [email protected] - JCC of Central New Jersey [email protected] - kentplace.org - Prestamo - The Metro Rhythm Chorus is a holyredeemer.com - (908) 352-5694 - 354 [email protected] - jccnj.org - (908) 889- (908) 273-0900 - 42 Norwood Ave. - Summit chapter of Sweet Adelines, this acapella cho- Union Ave. Elizabeth - Susan Grinkevich - 8800 ext. 238 - Wilf Jewish Community - Rachel Naggar - NJ’s largest non-sectarian, rus has won the Greater NY Regional Small Medicare/Medicaid-certified home care pro- Campus, 1391 Martine Ave. - Scotch Plains college-prep school for girls, with a co-ed Chorus award seven times. Rehearsals are at vider that delivers clinical services to im- - Gale Miller, Pub. Relations - A full-service nursery and Pre-Kindergarten. the 1st Presbyterian Church in Cranford on prove patients’ quality of life in their homes. center offering school care, camps, programs, La Leche League Wednesdays at 7 pm. Membership is open to Holy Trinity Boy Scout Troop 73 and services. Serving Scotch Plains, [email protected] - (908) 232-8554 - women of all ages. [email protected] - Westfield, Fanwood and surrounding areas. Westfield - Charlotte Lee - A breastfeeding Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association information and support group. Meetings at [email protected] - 9:30 a.m. on second Wed. of each month in meetup.com/Mid-Atlantic-Pilots-Associa- Scotch Plains. tion - (973) 635-9770 - Caldwell Airport, 29 Les Marmitons of Cranford Wright Way, Box B7, Fairfield, NJ 07004 - FREE Giveaway [email protected] - Duncan Talbot III - Formed in 1957, this year lesmarmitons.org - (212) 217-6777 - 635 marks the 52nd anniversary of the Mid- with Purchase while supplies last Fairfield Circle - Westfield - Richard Dreher, Atlantic Pilots Association, a non-profit fly- Pres. - A men’s cooking society dedicated to ing organization dedicated to air safety, avia- culinary education and enjoyment. Meets tion education and flying camaraderie. All once a month to prepare a multi-course meal levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation under the direction of a guest chef. enthusiasts are invited to join. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Miller-Cory House Museum [email protected] - lls.org - (908) (908) 232-1776 - 614 Mountain Ave. 654-9445, ext. 11 - 116 S. Euclid Ave. - Westfield - Joan Barna or Melinda Mucha - Westfield - Melissa Broxmeier - Voluntary Built in 1740, the house is named for its two health org. dedicated to funding blood can- 18th century owners. The museum has been cer research, education and patient services. certified as a historic site and is entered on The society’s mission is to cure leukemia, both the State and National Registers of lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, Historic Places and has been selected as a and to improve the quality of life of patients site on the Women’s Heritage Trail. Open and their families. Sun. 2-4 p.m.(except summer and holidays) Liberty Hall Museum and for group tours during the week. [email protected] - libertyhallnj.org Mobile Meals of Westfield - (908) 527-0400 - 1003 Morris Ave. - Union [email protected] - - Fran Sullivan - Chronicles more than 200 westfieldnj.com/mobilemeals - (908) 233- years of NJ and US history. It was the home 6146 - 170 Elm St. - Cathi Tufaro - Non- of William Livingston, the first elected gov- profit org. delivers meals to those in Westfield, ernor of NJ;- antique furniture, ceramics, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford, Garwood, textiles, toys and tools; formal English gar- Clark and Mountainside who are unable to den, a fruit orchard and some of the oldest shop or prepare meals for themselves. Open 431 South Avenue West trees in the state. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Literacy Volunteers MOMS Club [email protected] - lvaunion.org - (908) [email protected] - (908) (Near the Circle) 755-7998 - 800 Park Ave. - Plainfield - Susan 325-2388 - 1204 Sunnyfield Lane - Scotch Petrow - A non-profit org. that trains volun- Plains - Jessica Springer - Non-profit ser- Westfield NJ 07090 teers to help adults to improve their reading, vice and social org. for stay-at-home moms writing or English conversation skills. to provide support for each other. Littell-Lord Farmhouse Museum Mothers’ Center 908-232-2330 berkeleyheightstwp.com - [email protected] - [email protected] - (908) 464-3947 - 31 westfieldnj.com/mccnj - (908) 561-1751 - Horseshoe Rd. - Berkeley Heights - Merrill P.O. Box 294, Cranford, NJ 07016 - Eileen All profits go to charity Main - A restored, circa 1760 dwelling with Marriott, Pres. - A non-profit, non-sectarian later additions. Open 2-4 p.m., on the third org. for mothers of children of all ages. 2010 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition Page 49 Offers discussion groups, parenting educa- Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 - tion workshops, playgroups, and activities. Karen Positan - The Academy, in partnership Mountain Plains Mothers of Multiples Directory of Organizations with the Union County Prosecutor's Office [email protected] - Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations and Union County Police Chiefs Associa- westfieldnj.com/mpmom (908) 346-3195 PO tion, provides basic and in-service training Box 351 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 June also offers a string training orchestra for People for Animals programs for law enforcement officers. Mooney :MPMOM offers women to share players just learning their instruments. [email protected] - pfa.petfinder.com - Portraits of Patriots experiences, ideas and solutions, learn about New Jersey Jazz Society (973) 282-0890 - 401 Hillside Ave. - Hillside [email protected] - parenting multiples and make friendships. [email protected] - njjs.org - (908) - Dawne Luetscher - Offers low-cost spay/ georgewashingtonportrait.net - (908) 789- MPMOM meets the second Tuesday of each 346-0558 - 713 Pinehurst Court, Unit 6, neuter for dogs and cats ($50-$80), and of- 0442 - 220 Appletree Lane, Mountainside, month at Children's Specialized Hospital. Union, NJ 07083-8773 - Sheilia Lenga - The fers pets for adoption. NJ 07092 William Sanders - The Portraits of Mountainside Borough Society is a 501(c)(3) organization dedi- Pingry School Patriots Project is an effort to put the Portrait [email protected] - cated to the performance, promotion and [email protected] - pingry.org - of George Washington back into our schools. mountainside-nj.com - (908) 232-2400 - 1385 preservation of jazz in the Garden State. (908) 647-5555 - Martinsville Road, P.O. Prevention Links Rt. 22, Mountainside, NJ 07092 - Martha New Jersey Performing Arts Center Box 366, Martinsville, NJ 08836 - Melanie [email protected] - DeJesus, Borough Clerk - Borough of [email protected] - njpac.org - Hoffmann - A K12 co-ed, independent coun- preventionlinks.org - (732) 381-4100 - 35 Mountainside, hidden gem of New Jersey (888) 466-5722 - 1 Center Street - Newark - try day school that enrolls approx. 1,000 Walnut Ave. Suite 17, Clark, NJ 07066 - Mountainside Democrats Through world-class programming, has students from 12 N.J. counties and more than Michael Capko - A substance abuse preven- (908) 789-0664 - 1540 Long Meadow played a catalytic role in returning nightlife 90 communities. tion agency that serves all of Union County. Mountainside, NJ 09092 Richard Schkolnick and economic activity to N.J.’s largest city. Plainfield Area Humane Society Professional Engineers Union County - Local political party organization. New Jersey Press Association [email protected] - [email protected] - njspe.org/ Mountainside Newcomers Club [email protected] - njpa.org - (609) 406- pahs.petfinder.org - (908) 754-0300 - 75 union.html - (908) 687-0290 - Harry McNally [email protected] 0600 - 840 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 305 - Rock Ave. - Plainfield, NJ 07063 - Susan - Regular monthly meetings occur 4th Tues- - mountainsidenewcomers.org - PO Box West Trenton - John O’Brien, Exec. Dir. - A MacWhinney - Mission is to find homes for day evenings at L'Affaire in Mountainside. 1115, Mountainside, NJ 07092 - Organizes non-profit membership assoc. that advances every homeless animal that comes to PAHS Rake and Hoe Garden Club events for female residents and families to the interests of newspapers and increases for help. We always have animals for adop- [email protected] - (908) 233- make connections with other residents. Open awareness in the benefits of newspaper read- tion, and programs that help support them 0905 - 401 S. Chestnut St. - Westfield - Kay to all residents of Mountainside who have ership. Helps newspapers remain editorially while they wait for their new homes. Cross - Educating members and guests in experienced a change in lifestyle (birth of a strong, sound and free of outside influence. Plainfield Curling Club horticulture, floral design, conservation and child, new marital or job status). New Jersey Workshop for the Arts [email protected] - curlingnj.com - birds, as well as raising funds for projects in Mountainside Library [email protected] - (908) 668-9460 - 133 McKinley St. - South Westfield and N.J. in these endeavors. [email protected] - njworkshopforthearts.com - (908) 789-9696 Plainfield, NJ 07080 - Dean Gemmell - The Red Cross Tri-County mountainsidelibrary.org - (908) 233-0115 - - 150-152 E. Broad St. - Westfield - Ted club is New Jersey's only dedicated curling [email protected] - Constitution Plaza - Mountainside - Miriam Schlosberg - Offers music lessons for all facility. We host leagues, tournaments, open tricountyredcross.org (908) 756-6414 - 332 Bein - Offers programming for all ages, free ages and skill levels on all instruments and houses, classes and outings. W. Front St. Plainfield, NJ 07060 Victor and open to the public. voice, along with a music & art program for Plainfield Symphony Webb Jr. - Health, safety, disaster response Mountainside Recreation pre-schoolers, drama, performing ensembles [email protected] - and military communications to 22 towns. [email protected] - and a five-week summer arts camp. plainfieldsymphony.org - (908) 561-5140 - Red Cross Westfield/MS mountainside-nj.com/recreation.htm - (908) New Jersey Writer’s Society P.O. Box 5093, Plainfield, NJ 07061 - James [email protected] - 232-0015 - 1385 Route 22 East - [email protected] - groups.yahoo.com/ Rowland - N.J.’s oldest community sym- westfieldmtside-redcross.org (908) 232-7090 Mountainside - Adam Lieb - Sponsors pro- group/NewJerseyWritersSociety - (908) 578- phony with classical, pops and children’s - 321 Elm St. Westfield, NJ 07090 Maureen grams for all ages, including sports, fitness, 9281 - 1927 Bartle Ave. - Scotch Plains - A. concert scheduled throughout each season. Kaufmann - Led by volunteers and guided computers, senior activities, bus trips. Main- Craig Newman - Amateur writers improve Police Academy, John H. Stamler by charter of the Red Cross, provides relief tains sports fields, courts, outdoor fitness each others’ skills and help anyone perfect [email protected] - ucnj.org/ to disaster victims and helps people prevent, trail, playgrounds and the community pool. their craft while giving them plenty of time policeacademy - (908) 889-6112 - 1776 prepare for and respond to emergencies. Musical Club of Westfield to socialize. [email protected] - Newark Academy This Directory Is Self-Maintained Online at www.goleader.com westfieldnj.com/mcw/ - (908) 789-9353 - [email protected] - newarka.edu - (973) 223 Massachusetts St., Westfield, NJ 07090 992-7000 - 91 South Orange Ave. - Livingston Some people think any real estate company will do... - Jenny Cline - The club has performing, - Debbie Marr associate and junior members. Scholarships Newark Bait & Fly Casting Club awarded to promising music students. Per- [email protected] - Others Expect More formances at Baptist Church, 172 Elm Street, newarkbaitandflycastingclub.org - (201) 224- on 2nd Wednesday of the month, Oct - Dec 3137 - 200 Winston Dr., Apt. 1503 - Cliffside and Feb - May. Park - Arthur Dolgan - Freshwater fishing Mywayhome club conducts seminars and events through- It’s The BEST [email protected] - out the year, and sponsors a fishing outing mywayhome.com - (908) 322-5542 - 323 for special needs children and adults. Meet- Prospect St.Westfield - Crystal Nevius - A ings are held at the Knights of Columbus, Move You’ll non-profit agency promoting homeownership Union, on the first Tues. of every month. opportunities. Newark Museum National Alliance on Mental Illness [email protected] - [email protected] - nami-nj-uc.org newarkmuseum.org - (973) 596-6550 - 49 Make - (908) 233-1628 - P.O. Box 724, New Provi- Washington St.- Newark - Lorraine Irene Katz dence, NJ 07974 - Dedicated to improving McConnell - A not-for-profit museum of art, the quality of life of persons with mental science and education. Open year round. illness and providing support, education and Newcomers Club of Westfield advocacy to their families. [email protected] - New Eyes for the Needy westfieldnj.com/newcomers - (908) 232- [email protected] - 2774 - P.O. Box 612, Westfield, NJ 07090 - neweyesfortheneedy.org - (973) 376-4903 - Elizabeth Okby - A social org. for women 549 Millburn Ave. - Short Hills - Ellen over 21 who are new to Westfield or sur- Felicetta - A non-profit, volunteer org. that rounding communities or are established improves the vision of the less fortunate by residents who have experienced a change in purchasing new eyeglasses in the U.S. and lifestyle, such birth or adoption, marriage, recycling eyeglasses overseas. job change or move. New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble Optimist Club of Westfield [email protected] - njdte.org - (908) 232- [email protected] - westfieldnj.com/ Westfield. Pristine updated home Westfield. Move right in to this Charming 0114 - P.O. Box 2756, Westfield, NJ 07091 - optimist - P.O. Box 2213, Westfield, NJ features 3 Large BRs, 3 full Baths, Eat in colonial home on large property with 3 or 4 Karin Engel - A pre-professional company 07091 - Michael Walsh - Groups of volun- Kitchen, expansive deck & 2 zone Heat & spacious BRs,1st flr Fam. Rm, 2 WB for classical and contemporary ballet and teers who do community service projects CAC. Offered at $599,000. Fireplaces & an EIK. Offered at $659,000. modern dance with a world-renowned fac- focused on bringing out the best in kids. ulty to serious students ages 10-18. Offers an Pack 4 Cub Scouts (SP-F) Coldwell Banker Internat’l President’s Circle 2003-2008 apprentice program for dancers ages 7-10. [email protected] - Coldwell Banker Internat’l President’s Club 2009 New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra pack4cubscouts.org - (908) 405-1248 - 2401 NJAR Circle of Excellence: 2003-2007; 2009 [email protected] - www.njio.org - (908) 603- Seneca Rd. - Scotch Plains - Brett Carter - Cell: 908-419-6982 7691 - 60 Locust Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ Cub Scouting is a year-round program that Website: irenekatz.com 07922 - Elizabeth Nowik - NJIO is an educa- emphasizes involvement between boys and tional, non-competitive institution that al- their parents, adult leaders and friends. Westfield Office · 209 Central Avenue · 908-233-5555 © 2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. lows for musical expression from all ages; An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 50 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition 2010 Republican Committee of Union Cty. [email protected] - unioncountygop.org (908) 789-0200 - 115 Directory of Organizations Grove Street East Westfield, NJ 07090 - Phil Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations Morin - The proper function of government is to do for the people those things that have Broad St. - Summit - Dawn Knill - A non- the month. to be done but cannot be done, or cannot be profit agency with over 52 years of experi- Scotch Plains Police Department done as well, by individuals, and that the ence assisting elders, their families and [email protected] - most effective government is government caregivers. Helps the elderly remain inde- scotchplainsnj.com/Police/police - (908) closest to the people. pendent in their homes. 322-7100 - 430 Park Ave. - Scotch Plains - Resolve Community Counseling Center Scotch Plains Business & Professionals Chief Brian Mahoney - Provides excellence [email protected] - resolvenj.com - [email protected] - in police service by promoting the highest (908) 322-9180 - 1830 Front St. - Scotch visitscotchplains.com - (908) 322-4999 - ethical and professional standards in law Plains - Helen Aron - A non-profit mental P.O. Box 862, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 - Lisa enforcement and upholding respect for indi- health agency serving Union County. Coun- Mohn - Committed to improving communi- vidual rights and human dignity. selors are in local public and private schools cation throughout the business community Scotch Plains Public Library providing classroom guidance, individual and the community at large while creating [email protected] - scotlib.org - (908) counseling and crisis intervention. awareness of our town to others. 322-5007 - 1927 Bartle Ave. - Scotch Plains Roselle Park Historical Society SPF Music Boosters Association - Meg Kolaya, Dir. - We are happy to assist [email protected] - rosellepark.net [email protected] - spfk12.org/ you with your informational needs, in person - (908) 245-1776 - 9 W. Grant Ave. - Roselle musicboosters - (908) 889-8600 - P.O. Box at our Reference and Circulation Desks, or Park - Patricia Pagnetti, Pres. - Operates the 171, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 - Joe Matrale - through any of the links on the left of our Roselle Park Museum, preserving and ex- The primary advocate for the music perfor- webpage. hibiting local memorabilia. Meets third Mon. mance programs at SPFHS, supports and Scotch Plains Recreation Department of every month at 7 p.m. Open free Wednes- promotes the arts through musical education [email protected] - SPF Service League Thrift Shop days 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and performance for students in all grades scotchplainsnj.com - (908) 322-6700 ext. 1- [email protected] - Rotary Club of Westfield and in all forms. 221 - 430 Park Ave. Rm. 113 - Scotch Plains scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com (908) [email protected] - Scotch Plains Fanwood Times - Stephen Dahl - Runs various programs for 322-5420 - 1730 E. Second St - Scotch westfieldrotary.com - c/o Westfield Area Y, [email protected] - timesnj.com - (908) all ages throughout the year. Maintains the Plains, NJ 07076 - Susan Citrano - Donate or 220 Clark St. - Mark Swingle, Pres. - Meets 232-4407 - P.O. Box 250, Westfield, NJ 10 park facilities as well as the Scotch Hills buy clothes, shoes, jewelry, toys, etc. Pro- Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Westfield Area 07091 - Horace Corbin - We are the legal Country Club Golf Course and Miniature ceeds donated to local charitable orgs. Open Y. Rotary is an intl. org. of professional newspaper in Union County, N.J., Westfield, Golf Course. Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 10-2:30 p.m.; Fri. & leaders united worldwide to provide humani- Mountainside, Fanwood, Scotch Plains and Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Sat., 10-1 p.m. tarian service, encourage ethical standards Garwood. The Leader/Times are published [email protected] SPFHS Student Movement Against in all vocations and help build peace and in print each Thursday to approximately - scotchplainsrescuesquad.com (908) 322- Cancer goodwill in the world. 8,000 homes with a pass-through readership 2103 PO Box 325, 1916 Bartle Avenue, [email protected] - spfsmac.com - RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of over 20,000 people. Also, our newspapers Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 - Daniel Sullivan - (908) 889-8600 - 667 Westfield Rd. - Scotch [email protected] - ucnj.org/runnells - are published and archived in entirety on the In 72nd year, an all-volunteer organization Plains - Robert Rafferty - Aids in the fight (908) 771-5700 - 40 Watchung Way - Berke- Internet. that responds; to the emergency medical against cancer, works to raise money for ley Heights - (908) 771-5901 - Union Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Club needs of Scotch Plains residents 24 hour-a- research and helps to spread awareness. Major County’s 344-bed health care facility pro- [email protected] - day, averaging 1,300 calls per year. The event is a student-run American Cancer So- viding compassionate care for long-term, scotchplainsjuniorwomansclub.com - (908) Rescue Squad is an independently run, pri- ciety Relay for Life. short-term sub-acute, post-acute, hospice and 889-4849 - P.O. Box 284, Scotch Plains, NJ vate organization which is not funded by the St. Helen’s Boys HS Basketball Alzheimer’s-type patients. 07076 - Odette Alves or Dawn Horn - Make Township. The Squad is supported only by [email protected] - (212) 338- SAGE Eldercare friendships while working together to make tax-deductible donations. 6688 - 211 Seneca Pl. - Westfield - George [email protected] - the community a better place. Raises money Scotch Plains Television Handza - The team plays out of St. Helen’s sageeldercare.org - (908) 273-5550 - 290 for local charities. Meets every third Wed. of [email protected] - scotchplainstv.com - Parish in Westfield. (908) 889-8600 ext. 324 - 667 Westfield Rd. Summit Animal Rescue Association - Scotch Plains - William McMeekan, Jr. - A [email protected] - national, award-winning local access chan- sararescue.petfinder.com - (908) 464-1203 - nel providing exceptional coverage of events P.O. Box 124, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 - and activities in the Scotch Plains area. Betty Brauss - An animal rescue and place- Scotch Plains Township ment org. It is a 501c(3) org., so donations scotchplainsnj.com - (908) 322-6700 - Mu- are tax deductible. nicipal Building, 430 Park Ave. - Scotch Summit Area Community School Plains - Barbara Riepe - Fire, Police, Board [email protected] - of Ed., Recreation, Town Library, Tax Col- summitareacommunityschool.org - (908) lector, Township Directory. 273-1141 - P.O. Box 532, Summit, NJ 07902- Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE 0532 - Laurie Walsh - Provides a variety of [email protected] - spfk12.org - (908) 232- adult education. 6161 - Evergreen Ave. & Cedar St. - Scotch Summit Bus. and Professional Women Plains - Margaret Hayes, Superintendent - [email protected] - The SP-F Public Schools serve approx. 5,500 summitbpw.org - (908) 273-9572 - P.O. Box students in grades PreK-12. The district of- 831, Summit, NJ 07902 - Judy Kahn - Part of fers a comprehensive academic program, the National Federation of Business Women’s highly qualified staff, modest class sizes and Clubs, an org. that promotes equity for women a wide variety of extracurricular athletics in the workplace through advocacy, educa- and activities. tion and information. Shore Athletic Club of NJ Summit Speech School [email protected] - [email protected] - shoreac.org - (732) 222-9080 - P.O. Box 402, summitspeech.org - (908) 508-0495 - 705 Westfield, NJ 07091 - Elliott Denman / Wayne Central Ave. - New Providence - Irene Towt Baker - N.J.’s club for all disciplines within - A private auditory/oral school for deaf or track and field. In addition to supporting hard of hearing children. Mission is to teach road racing, Shore AC has programs in all children to listen and to speak without the track and field events, racewalking and cross- use of sign language. country. Tamaques Elementary School Sierra Club NJ Loantaka Group [email protected] - westfieldnjk12.org/ [email protected] - tamaques - (908) 789-4580 - 641 Willow newjersey.sierraclub.org/loantaka.asp - (908) Grove Rd. - Westfield - Beth Lankler - One 464-0442 - 145 W. Hanover St. - Trenton - of 6 Westfield elementary schools. Wynn Johanson - A natl., member-supported Temple Sha’arey Shalom environmental org. that seeks to influence [email protected] - shaarey.org - (973) public policy in both Washington and the 379-5387 - 78 So. Springfield Ave. - Spring- state capitals through public education and field - Roger Held - A Reform Jewish con- grassroots political action. gregation affiliated with the Union for Re- SP-F Girl Scout Troop 417 form Judaism (URJ), formerly Union of [email protected] - (908) 377-9075 American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC), - 11 Tillotson Rd - Fanwood - Phyllis that serves as a social, educational and reli- Mirabella. gious focal center for the communities. 2010 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition Page 51 Temple Sholom experience to its students and bases its work [email protected] - sholomnj.org on district goals and initiatives as well as on (908) 889-4900 - 74 South Martine Avenue Directory of Organizations the legally mandated business of the district. - Fanwood, NJ 07023 - Rabbi Joel Abraham Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations Westfield College Woman’s Club - Reform Jewish community, friendly place [email protected] - westfieldtoday.com/ of worship, religious school from preschool (908) 353-7171 ext.112 - 33 West Grand St. westfieldnj.com/ysmen - (908) 233-2700 - cwc - P.O. Box 2694, Westfield, NJ 07090 - through high school. We strive towards a - Elizabeth - Jackie Park Albaum - Focuses 220 Clark St. - Westfield - Mark Elsasser or Dianne Callahan, Pres. - Awards scholar- better world as a Jewish community. on communities of Berkeley Heights, Clark, Tom Baker - A group of men who raise ships and grants annually on the basis of Troupe Of Friends Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, money for charitable causes and socialize scholarship, need, character and leadership. [email protected] - troupe- Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, together. Westfield Community Band of-friends.com - (908) 301-0228 - 519 N. New Providence, North Plainfield, Plainfield, Westfield Area Y [email protected] - Scotch Plains Ave., Westfield, NJ 07090 - Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, [email protected] - westfieldcommunityband.com - (908) 789- Joseph Penczak - Troupe of Friends is one of Springfield, South Plainfield, Summit, westfieldynj.org - (908) 233-2700 ext. 279 - 4080 - P.O. Box 2513, Westfield, NJ 07091 - the area's newest popular outdoor theater Union, Westfield and Winfield Park. 220 Clark St. - Christine Alger - A non-profit Eileen O’Donnell - Through performance, companies. It is a 501(c)(3) corporation or- Veterans of Foreign Wars GW-WF human service org. dedicated to developing preserves traditional concert band music for ganized to present public performances of [email protected] - vfw.org - (908) the full potential of every individual in the the enjoyment of the public; Performs the plays of Shakespeare and other drama- 789-0880 - 221 South Ave. - Garwood - communities it serves through programs that throughout the year including its summer tists.; Look for our free performances in Dennis Clark - The VFW, and its Ladies build healthy spirit, mind and body. concert series under the bandstand in Mindowaskin Park on Labor Day weekend. Auxiliary, are a non-profit, fraternal org. Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame Mindowaskin Park. Union Chinese School assisting sick, needy, hospitalized, institu- [email protected] - goleader.com - Westfield Community Center [email protected] - westfieldnj.com/ tionalized and homeless veterans and their (908) 232-1041 - P.O. Box 250, c/o Westfield [email protected] - (908) 232- ucs - P.O. Box 2022, Westfield, NJ 07091 - families and active duty military personnel Leader, Westfield, NJ 07091 - Lee Hale - A 4759 - 558 West Broad St. - Thelma Smith - (908) 928-9785 - Yung Cheng Chen - A non- and their families. Also involved in many non-profit org. that selects and honors out- Non-profit org. providing recreational and profit sub-org. at Edison Intermediate School community projects, they offer scholarship standing Westfield athletes, coaches and educational programs for all ages starting at in Westfield. Offers Chinese language and opportunities and are sponsors of youth sports teams who have brought honor and fame to age 6. After-School Programs, Summer Day culture classes Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon. Lan- groups and scout troops. Westfield. Camp Programs, Senior Citizens Program guage classes for students Pre-K - 10th grade. Visiting Nurse And Health Services Westfield Baseball League and Youth Program. Offers Chinese as Second Language (CSL) [email protected] - [email protected] - Westfield Community Players classes for non-Chinese speaking families. holyredeemer.com - (908)-352-5694 - westfieldbaseball.com - (908) 233-8596 - [email protected] - Union County African Violet Society Westfield - A licensed, voluntary, non-profit P.O. Box 156, Westfield, NJ 07090 - Leo westtfieldcommunityplayers.org (908) 232- [email protected] - avsa.org - (908) home and hospice program providing skilled White - Creates a positive sporting experi- 9568 - 1000 North Avenue West Westfield, 232-4491 - 132 E. Broad St. - Westfield - J. nursing and hospice care to residents of ence emphasizing learning. Includes over NJ 07090 Steve Lemenille - WCP founded in M. Kelley - Monthly meetings on the third Union County. 2,300 players, K-10, over three seasons. 1934, has brought more than 200 comedies, Thursday of the month at Scotch Plains Pub- Visual Arts Center of NJ Westfield Basketball Association dramas, musicals and mysteries to life on our lic Library. [email protected] - artcenternj.org [email protected] - westfieldnj.com/ stage. All productions are presented in our Union County Clerk - (908) 273-9121 - 68 Elm St. - Summit - wba - (908) 232-2807 - P.O. Box 2425, own 150 seat theater on the corner of [email protected] - ucnj.org/ctyclerk - Jackie Park Albaum - The largest of N.J.’s Westfield, NJ 07090 - Tom Pickert - Fun, Edgewood Avenue and North Avenue West (908) 654-9859 - Westfield Annex 300 North regional art centers devoted exclusively to learning environment for youth to play bas- in Westfield. Ave. East - Westfield - Joanne Rajoppi - contemporary art through studio classes, ketball. Programs range from in-town leagues Westfield Foundation (908) 527-4787 (Elizabeth) Union County workshops, community outreach and exhi- on Saturdays in the winter to more competi- [email protected] - Courthouse, 2 Broad St. Rm. 115, Elizabeth. bitions. tive travel programs in season and AAU westfieldnj.com/wf - (908) 233-9787 - P.O. Union County Educational Services Warren Temple Church opportunities in the summer, spring and fall. Box 2295, Westfield, NJ 07091 - Elizabeth [email protected] - [email protected] - (908) 233-5690/ Westfield Board of Education Chance - A community foundation to en- ucesc.k12.nj.us - (908) 233-9317 - 45 Cardi- (732) 815-9839 - 329 Evelyn St. - Scotch [email protected] - hance residents’ quality of life. The founda- nal Dr. - Westfield - Superintendent Edward Plains - Elder Marvine Warren - A bible- westfieldnjk12.org - (908) 789-4402 - 302 tion holds and invests funds used to provide Hartnett - Agency responding to the educa- believing church. Elm St. - Robert Berman, Board Secretary - grants to local area non-profit organizations tional needs of the county school districts. Watchung Arts Center Dedicated to providing a quality educational and programs. Union County Hiking Club [email protected] - [email protected] - watchungarts.org - (908) 753-0190 - 18 uchc.nynjtc.org - (908) 527-4900 - 10 Stirling Rd. - Watchung - Stacy Gannon, Betty Lynch Elizabethtown Plaza - Elizabeth - Terry Exec. Dir. - Offers new art exhibitions each Kulmane - Offers a varied program of out- month, performances of music, comedy, and door activities, providing wholesome recre- improv with a meet-the-musicians recep- ation while contributing to physical fitness. tion. Classes in drawing, photography and A “Classic” Membership dues $10/yr. yoga, & summer camps in art and theater. Union County Mudturtles Rugby WeCare in Union County [email protected] - [email protected] - mudturtlerugby.com - (917) 923-4542 - wecarewestfield.com - (908) 301-0489 - P.O. Broker Sales Associate Union County - NJ - Kevin Holt, Pres. - Box 57, Westfield, NJ 07090 - Sharon Advancing the development of Rugby Stockwell - A non-partisan, grassroots citi- NJAR Distinguished Sales Club through education, and participating in natl. zens action group whose main focus is to 1986-2009 & intl. traditions of Rugby Football, adult monitor public and private development in and youth amateur athletics and sportsman- the town of Westfield to ensure it is consis- Immediate Reply ship. tent with community standards. Union County Senior Softball League Westfield Adult School Cell: 908-419-5141 [email protected] - njssa.us - (908) 654- [email protected] - 5088 - 2307 Redwood Rd. - Scotch Plains - WestfieldAdultSchool.com (908) 232-4050 Email: [email protected] Dom Deo - Competitive softball played on - 550 Dorian Road:Westfield:NJ:07090 - weeknights on local fields in Union County. Trudy Silverman - A non-profit organization Teams consist of 2 age categories - 50 and providing quality education and enrichment Betty is driven to get results. over division or 60 and over division. programs since l938. Classes vary from 1 to Union County Watchdog Assoc. 8 weeks long and are held during one fall and With over 25 years in the Westfield, Union and Somerset County market [email protected] - one spring semester each year. On-line reg- areas, she is a top producer in the residential market today. Betty has unioncountywatchdog.org - (908) 709-0530 istration and credit cards are accepted. - 202 Walnut Ave. - Cranford - Tina Renna, Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce the experience and expertise to insure a smooth real estate transaction Pres. - A non-partisan, non-profit org., moni- [email protected] - every step of the way. Whether you are buying or selling a first home or toring the activity of county gov. and advo- westfieldareachamber.com - (908) 233-3021 the family estate, let Lynch’s expertise accelerate the process. cating change to promote open government - 173 Elm St. 3rd Fl. - Westfield, NJ 07090 - and accountability. Neil Pinkman - More than 300 businesses Betty has received every accolade, but takes her greatest pride Union County, New Jersey committed to enhancing the business envi- in being able to personalize the process and have her clients [email protected] - ucnj.org - (908) 527-4000 ronment in Westfield, Scotch Plains, - 10 Elizabethtown Plaza - Elizabeth - NJ - Fanwood, Garwood, and Mountainside. appreciate the experience. 07207 - Of N.J.’s 21 counties, Union County Westfield Area Hadassah Young ranks sixth in population and 20th in size. Women Westfield Office Unitarian Church in Summit [email protected] - (908) 317-9665 - 727 209 Central Avenue [email protected] - ucsummit.org - Tuxford Turn - Westfield - Rachel Lipschutz (908) 273-3245 - 4 Waldron Ave - Summit - - The world’s largest volunteer woman’s 908-233-5555 x 191 Jean Crichton - A welcoming congregation. organization. © 2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. United Way of Greater Union County Westfield Area Y Mens Club An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. [email protected] - uwguc.org - [email protected] - Page 52 This Is Westfield Our 38th Annual Edition 2010 Westfield Historical Society Scotch Plains - Danielle Hale. [email protected] - Wilson School westfieldhistoricalsociety.org - (908) 645- Directory of Organizations westfieldnjk12.org - (908) 232-6338 - 301 1794 - 302 Elm St., Rm. 302 - Stanley Maintained by the Community online at goleader.com/organizations Linden Ave. - Westfield - Elementary school. Lipson, Curator - Open free to the public Wizards Chess Club Tuesdays 10 a.m. - noon & 2 - 4:30 p.m., westfieldnjk12.org - (908) 789-4463 - 302 www.westfieldnj.com/wta - P.O. Box 125 [email protected] - Wednesdays 10 a.m. - noon, and Tuesday Elm St. - Lorre Korecky - A system built on Westfield, NJ 07091 Richard Pardo - The wizardsofthemind.com - (973) 262-1395 - evenings 7-9 p.m. on days the school board successful cooperation among family, school Westfield Tennis Association organizes 15 Center St. - Springfield - Scholastic Chess meets, or by special appointment. Preserves and community. Prepares students to reach singles, doubles and 50+ singles ladders for club and school; lessons and tournaments. the history of the town. their highest potential and to become pro- Westfield residents May 1 - Labor Day and Woman’s Club of Westfield Westfield Leader ductive, ethical and responsible citizens runs tennis lesson programs for children and [email protected] - westfieldnj.com/ [email protected] - goleader.com - through rigorous educational programs. adults late April - August of each year. wcw - (908) 233-2339 - P.O. Box 2428, (908) 232.4407 - P.O. Box 250, Westfield, Westfield Recreation Department Westfield Town Westfield, NJ 07090 - Dolores Geisow - NJ 07091 - Horace Corbin - Newspapers [email protected] - [email protected] - Volunteer women improving the community serving Westfield and Union County since westfieldnj.gov/recreation - (908) 789-4080 westfieldnj.gov (908) 789-4040 - 425 E. with scholarships, donations to the library, 1890. - 425 E. Broad St. - M. Bruce Kaufmann - Broad St. Westfield, NJ 07090 Jim Gildea police, firemen, rescue squad, neighborhood Westfield Lions Club Traci Kastner is responsible for the Recre- Westfield United Fund council and hospice; lunches for the home- [email protected] - westfieldnj.com/lions ation Event Column - [email protected] - less, domestic violence shelters. - (908) 654-3643 - P.O. Box 572, Westfield, [email protected]. westfieldunitedfund.org - (908) 233-2113 - Women Business Owners NJ 07091 - Douglas Schembs, Jr. - Fosters Westfield School Boosters 301 North Ave. West - Linda Maggio - Sup- [email protected] - njawbounion.org understanding among people by providing [email protected] - (908) 654-1278 - ports 19 health and human service agencies (732) 713-0368 - 2261 Church St. Rahway, voluntary services. P.O. Box 594, Westfield, NJ 07091 - Jake which provide hundreds of programs serv- NJ 07065 Annette St. John Westfield Memorial Library Walsh. ing two out of every three Westfielders. Y Squares (Square Dance Club) [email protected] - wmlnj.org - (908) Westfield Service League Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad [email protected] - (908) 233- 789-4090 ext. 4132 - 550 E. Broad St. - Roz [email protected] - (908) 233-2530 - [email protected] - 2414 - 214 Connecticut St. - Westfield - Paul Giuditta - Founded in 1879, the library strives 114 Elmer St. - Ingrid McKinley, Public westfieldrescuesquad.org - (908) 233-2500 - & Jan Sanderson - Holds square dance les- to promote a love of reading and ensures free Relations - A non-profit org. that donates all 335 Watterson Street, P.O. Box 356, Westfield sons every September in Clark. access to ideas and information. of its proceeds to local charities. NJ 07091 - Jonathan Delano - An all volun- YMCA of Eastern Union County Westfield PAL Football Westfield Stamp Club teer organization serving Westfield. [email protected] - ymcaeuc.org - westfieldpalfootball.com - (908) 233-7105 [email protected] - Westfield Welcome Club (732) 388-0057 - 1564 Irving St. - Rahway - - 111 Quimby St., 2nd fl. - Owen Brand - For westfieldstampclub.org/ - (908) 233-9318 - [email protected] - Michael Johnson - Building healthy lives for those entering grades 3-8 in the fall. 111 Prospect St.T, 4C, Westfield, NJ 07090- westfieldwelcomeclub.com - (646) 373-2991 people of all ages, religions and cultures. Westfield Parkinson Support Group 4074 - Ed Grabowski - Meets at 8 p.m. on the - P.O. Box 852, Westfield, NJ 07091 - Paol Youth And Family Counseling [email protected] - (908) 322-9214 - fourth Thurs. of each month in the Municipal Briones-Marro - Social organization provid- [email protected] - westfieldnj.com/ 140 Mountain Ave. - Barbara Ringk - Meets Center inWestfield, speakers on philately; an ing activities for women and their families. yfcs - (908)-233-2042 - Westfield - Counsel- in the Parish House Lounge of the Presbyte- auction; and general discussions. Holds an- Westfield Wizards Basketball ing for adolescent conflicts, marital diffi- rian Church. People with Parkinson’s and nual stamp show at the Municipal Center. [email protected] - (908) 616- culty, parent-child relationships. their caregivers are welcome. Westfield Symphony Orchestra 9045 - 211 Seneca Pl. - George Handza - Westfield Police Department [email protected] Organizing and operating Boys and Girls Online at goleader.com [email protected] - wpdnj.org - (908) 789- - westfieldsymphony.org - (908) 232-9400 - AAU basketball teams from ages 12-17. The newspaper implemented an online 4000 - 425 E. Broad St. - Chief John Parizeau 224 E. Broad St - Naomi Levecchia - Dy- Westfield Women’s Softball method four years ago at goleader.com/orga- - The fundamental mission is to protect life namic world-class; repertoire from contem- [email protected] - (908) 209-2869 - nizations to sustain an organizations’ direc- and property; to enforce the law in a fair and porary compositions by today’s established 333 Stoughton Ave. - Cranford - Terri Hecht tory for the public. The method mimics impartial manner; and to preserve the peace, composers with favorites from the classical - An intramural league, emphasis on fun. Wikipedia, whereby the public maintains the order and safety of the community. music repertoire and lesser known works. Willow Grove Presbyterian Church records. Public participation has made this a Westfield Public Schools Westfield Tennis Association [email protected] - scotchplains.com/ success. You can obtain current information, [email protected] - [email protected] - wgpc - (908) 232-5678 - 1961 Raritan Rd. - add, update and auto-search. THE CONTINUO ARTS FOUNDATION

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