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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 8, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Citizens Vow to Fight Against Closure of Muhlenberg Hospital By JOHN MAGUIRE nities. Councilman Kevin Glover of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Representatives of the State Health Scotch Plains stirred the crowd say- PLAINFIELD – An estimated 900 Planning Board conducted the meet- ing, “Make this about Main Street, residents packed a public hearing on ing with local and state representa- not Wall Street.” Tuesday evening at Plainfield High tives in attendance. Assemblyman Carmen Salavarrieta, a voice in the School to discuss Solaris Health Sys- Jerry Green (D) of Plainfield and Plainfield’s Latin community, called tems’ closing of Muhlenberg Regional Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D) for more time to work out a compro- Medical Center as a result of them of Fanwood represent Plainfield as mise. Mrs. Salvarrieta has been a losing more than $10 million per year part of the 22nd Legislative District. member of the board of the Plainfield in operations. Mr. Green, deputy speaker of the State Health Center for 25 years. She cited The crowd, with signs and T-shirts Assembly, said, “Muhlenberg did not the importance of Muhlenberg to the advertising their protest of closing look out for Plainfield.” Latino community, and said the loss Muhlenberg, called to save the hospi- Ms. Stender was not in attendance, of the hospital would hit immigrants tal. Many citizens spoke passionately citing a prior comitment — Mayor hard. at the podium about the impact that Colleen Mahr of Fanwood spoke on “They would take care of the people the hospital closing would have on her behalf. The mayor noted the im- – papers or not,” she said of Plainfield and surrounding commu- portance of the hospital to the region. Muhlenberg. According to Mrs. Salavarrieta, many lower-income resi- dents simply can’t afford to have healthcare and Muhlenberg is a ref- uge for them. She recognized that the decision to close Muhlenberg is due to the hospital having to bear the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader financial burden of charity care, but PARKING UP THE WRONG TREE...Business and property owners came en masse to the Westfield Town Council meeting, said, “Give us time to work it out.” Tuesday, to implore the council to reconsider raising tickets for overtime parking meters from $20 to $32. Those in She feared that many immigrants, attendance spoke about three facets of the current parking situation – a lack of parking spaces, fines that are too high and “paperwork or not,” without any enforcement that is too aggressive. At top left is current Finance Policy Committee Chairman Sal Caruana. At top right is means of transportation would not be Gregory Wyn-Williams, owner of Baron’s Drug Store. For more photos, see goleader.com/photos. able to afford costly cab rides to JFK Medical Center in Edison, and if they make it there, would not receive ad- Business Owners Protest Parking equate care. Other residents were angered by what they view is a systematic effort Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fines at Westfield Council Meeting INTENSE...Approximately 900 citizens met at Plainfield High School Tuesday to deprive Plainfield of accessible healthcare. Jesus Delvi asked the By MICHAEL POLLACK restaurants. Mr. Sayegh noted that his Commerce, said Westfield’s downtown night to protest and let state legislators know how they feel about the closing of Specially written for The Westfield Leader Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center. board where the money to keep attendance dropped by 13,000 last year; is an “asset”; however, he said it is “in Muhlenberg open had gone. WESTFIELD – Westfield Town compounding his problem, not only do trouble.” “Westfield, Fanwood is where the Council members listened as, one by larger movie theatres have digital capa- He said the town council, instead of Philhower Winner Honored; money has gone,” he shouted. With one, business owners protested the rais- bilities, but parking is free. enforcing a parking policy, has gotten many cheering, he said, “We will ing of ticket prices for overtime parking On a more local scale, Mr. Sayegh itself into the parking business. fight to the end,” and that “if Martin fines and demanded more parking ca- noticed that while business is down in “I want you out of the parking busi- Kids Petition to Save Staffer Luther King were alive, he would see pacity. After public comment, the coun- Westfield, attendance has risen at the ness,” Mr. Goodman said to extended By CHRISTINA M. HINKE McKinley, presented the award to the closure as a violation of civil and cil voted unanimously to introduce the Cranford Theatre, which Mr. Sayegh applause from the audience. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Ms. McGarry. Ms. Andreski said human rights.” ordinance necessary to raise the current also owns. Responding to Westfield officials, WESTFIELD — Philhower Award when she asked the students to de- Others were less emotional, but $20 fine to $32. Bob Saunders, who runs a CPA firm who, in previous meetings, have called 2008 recipient Catherine McGarry scribe Ms. McGarry that “‘nice’ came eager to point out that they thought Approximately 100 citizens attended at 241 North Avenue, pushed for a the proposed $32 overtime meter rate was honored at a reception at up a lot.” closing Muhlenberg would have a the three-hour meeting, with the major- parking deck to stop the downtown comparable with other Union County McKinley Elementary School Tues- Teacher appreciation also came up devastating impact on the area. Using ity representing the Westfield Action from “bleeding.” towns, Mr. Goodman, said “You have a day evening prior to the board of at the BOE meeting following the a domino analogy, Jim Uffer of South Group, comprised of those united He suggested New Street, the Lord different asset than Roselle. Westfield education (BOE) meeting. The audi- reception. Plainfield said, “If Muhlenberg goes against the proposed hike. & Taylor lot and the Elm Street lot as is unique, and these policies endanger torium was filled with students, par- The official meeting began with a down, others will be affected.” Michael Blancato of Summit, a busi- possible locations. its uniqueness.” ents and staff supporting her. plea from middle school students in- “You have the power to keep this ness owner, started the evening off by With the current parking arrange- Tim Boyle, co-owner of the 16 Pros- “I was overwhelmed and so sur- volved in the peer leadership pro- hospital open,” he told the board, but calling the council “out of touch” with ment, Mr. Saunders joked that it might pect Street restaurant, asked that the prised and thrilled,” Ms. McGarry gram to save Marie Koch’s job as went on to question whether they had the needs of business owners. Mr. be easier to start “dropping people from council “not put a hurdle in front of us” told The Westfield Leader about when student assistance counselor. There the “vision and courage” to do so. Blancato said it is the town’s responsi- an airplane.” and forge a “greater partnership” with she found out she was selected. were many speeches about how Ms. “Never doubt that a small group of bility to work towards a solution that Finance Policy Chairman Sal business owners. She said that as part of the award, Koch’s anti-bullying agenda within thoughtful and concerned citizens can would provide adequate parking. Caruana, while acknowledging that He said increasing fines was a “mis- she received a stipend for class sup- the peer leadership program is cru- change the world,” he added. Specifically, Mr. Blancato asked the capacity issues do exist, said there is take the [town] cannot make. It could plies, adding she plans to go through cial to the students. Amidst the emotions of the night, council to consider a ruling that would “ample parking” at the Elm Street lot mean the loss of businesses.” some catalogues with students to de- About 25 students attended the the board remained composed, but create a 10- or 15-minute “grace pe- near Trader Joe’s. Second Ward Councilwoman Jo Ann termine how to spend it. meeting and had a petition to save clearly felt the intensity of the ex- riod” after a meter has expired and help Mayor Andy Skibitsky, throughout Neylan said it is difficult to sit from the Kerry Paone, a parent to Lily, a first Ms. Koch’s job with 300 student sig- changes. At the end of the session, the educate the public on how all meters the evening, remained firm that he would dais and hear the council described as grade student in Ms. McGarry’s class, natures. board promised to see if another pub- and pay stations work. not address a parking deck, saying, “adversarial” to the business district. said to The Leader, “she is so pa- The BOE is eliminating her posi- lic meeting could be scheduled so Jesse Sayegh, who runs the Rialto, “It’s not in the cards.” “We invest time and love the town. tient.” Ms. Paone, a former art teacher, tion as part of the staff cuts that were more residents would have the oppor- described the downtown theatre as an More than capacity and rate, mem- No one is here to put people out of was also invited to do art projects in announced as part of the budget pro- tunity to speak. “anchor,” helping to bring in people bers consistently spoke out against the business,” she said. Ms. McGarry’s class. cess. Activists said they were not wait- from the outside community to spend level of enforcement. Mr. Caruana added that he listened to Another parent, Wendy Connolly, Three guidance counselors are CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 money in other Westfield shops and Mr. Saunders said the parking-en- the concerns of business owners and has had two of her children taught by planned to cover the peer leadership forcement officers behave like “vultures.” attended Downtown Westfield Corpo- Ms. McGarry. program in addition to their other Barbara Coopersmith of Forest Av- ration meetings. Mr. Caruana said after “It’s such a crucial year. Nurturing duties. Garwood Field Project enue said she did not agree with the consulting with business owners, the a kid to get past that hurdle of a big About 11 students came up to the “spirit of enforcement” that pervades council made changes for their better- day to transition in to the full year is podium to speak about how Ms. Koch the town, detailing an experience of ment. In one instance, Mr. Caruana said crucial. She is the one that made it is important to the program. Delayed Over Wetlands Issue returning to an empty lot during a snow- landlords wanted more control over easy for my kids,” she told The Leader. “When you have someone like Ms. By RAYNOR DENITZIO February that its application for a storm and finding a ticket on her wind- parking permits, and the council ad- Liz Emsslin and Ms. Connolly pre- Koch, it gives you such a sense of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Green Acres Program grant was ap- shield. dressed that matter. sented a handmade book made up of security,” said student Liz Connolly. GARWOOD — The borough’s ath- proved. According to the borough’s A Westfield employee who lives in Later, Joe Spector, who owns the letters and notes given by the people “She has helped us become more letic field complex project could be spring/summer newsletter, Garwood Morris Plains spoke of receiving two Leader Store, did acknowledge that affected by Ms. McGarry’s teaching, caring young adults,” said Roosevelt delayed up to 12 months after the will receive $554,083 from the pro- tickets within two hours. Mr. Caruana came to meetings but said, and which also contained class pho- student Tyler Varian. borough recently learned that a por- gram, spread over two cycles, and a 2 She said the current policy amounts “Many felt demeaned by comments tos. Ms. Emsslin showed The Leader Edison Intermediate School stu- tion of the property is designated as percent interest loan for the remain- to “sucking quarters out of [my] pock- [Mr. Caruana] made and the fact that a particular verse by C. Everett Koop dent Michael Osbourne said that, as wetlands. The borough must now seek ing cost of the project. The borough ets,” and though she works in town, she follow-up meetings never happened. in the book that she said sums up Ms. part of his leadership in the Big permits from the state Department of has received close to $800,000 in has made a “concerted effort not to He suggested partnering with the McGarry: “Life affords no greater Brother/Big Sister portion of the pro- Environmental Protection (DEP) be- grants towards the field complex, dat- shop in Westfield.” She asked the coun- private sector or the county to place a responsibility, no greater privilege, gram, he and five other Big Brothers fore proceeding with the project. ing back to 2005. cil to “take a step back” and reassess the deck on North Avenue by Lord & Tay- than the raising of the next genera- have helped a sixth grader, who was According to the minutes from the The athletic field/athletic complex situation. lor or on Elm Street by Stop and Shop. tion.” bullied by other students because of complex project committee’s April 3 project has seen many changes dur- Gary Goodman of Cranford, chair- Regardless of what the town decides, “I always try my best to make the his race, ethnicity and culture, and meeting, Gordon Raupp of Kinsey ing its lifetime. It was originally con- man of the Westfield Area Chamber of CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 most of our days together,” Ms. because of their actions, he is not Associates informed the committee ceived as a senior citizens/recreation McGarry said in her speech. being bullied any longer. “that his firm has determined that the center during the administration of “I know you have the foundation to Kathy Kennedy, a parent, came area for the project encompasses former Mayor Michael Crincoli. be successful,” she said to her stu- before the board speaking about her wetlands.” Since state law restricts Ms. Ariemma said after examining dents. concern for the elimination of the construction in wetlands, the project the cost of the project and seeking Claudia Andreski, principal at CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 will require permits from the DEP. input from residents, the borough Borough Administrator Christina determined that a joint athletic field Ariemma said the borough is in the and recreation complex best served process of hiring an environmental the needs of the community and was consultant and hopes to present its the most cost effective. The borough plan to the DEP following the website estimates the total cost of the committee’s next meeting in June. project at just over $2.1 million. According to Councilman Steve Napolitano, the committee was in- Special Edition formed that a portion of land to be used for the project lies in a flood Of the Newspapers zone. Each spring, we provide this spe- “We have pretty much a design cial newspaper edition and include a plan that we’re going to present to the copy of our annual This Is Westfield DEP,” Ms. Ariemma said. “We’re publication. We hope you enjoy it. going to meet again the first Thurs- This year, every resident in David Samsky for The Westfield Leader day in June, and probably then shortly Westfield and Garwood are provided PERFECT TOGETHER…Last month, the Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) thereafter ,we’ll be going to the DEP.” with this edition along with our regu- celebrated its 25th birthday at the Plainfield Country Club. Former Governor Ms. Ariemma said in addition to the lar subscribers in all of the towns. We Thomas Kean attended the gala and remarked that “The Westfield Symphony cost of hiring the environmental con- do this to enhance awareness and Orchestra and New Jersey are perfect together.” Pictured, from left to right, are: sultant, approval of the plan by the DEP promote subscriptions. Mark Fleder, WSO board president; WSO members Jane Kelly and Jane Francz; could take between six to 12 months. Please subscribe at goleader.com/ Gov. Kean, distinguished honorary chairman; and Carolyn Fleder. “There’s nothing we can do about subscribe. We will earn your trust Courtesy of Charles Schultz PAGE INDEX it,” Ms. Ariemma said. “We have to each week. See page 2 for a special ALL HOOKED UP...Westfield families enjoy the 9th Annual Fishing Derby at Regional ...2-3, 8, 12 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 15-23 Mindowaskin Park last Sunday sponsored by the Westfield Policemen’s Benevo- do this stuff.” feature on Garwood. The borough also learned in late Horace Corbin, Publisher Editorial...... 4-5, 13 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 23 lent Association, Local 30. For more derby photos, see goleader.com. Community..6-7, 11-12 Sports ...... 15-22 A&E ...... 24-26 Page 14 Thursday, May 8, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Fire Incinerates Box Truck At Westfield Construction Site By MICHAEL J. POLLACK When firefighters arrived, the vehicle Specially Written for The Westfield Leader was “fully engulfed in flames,” and the WESTFIELD – A box truck doing fire took 15 minutes to extinguish. insulation work at a Westfield construc- A Union County Fire Investigation tion site caught fire, Tuesday afternoon, Taskforce determined that the cause of April 29, incinerating the vehicle. the fire was “electrical in nature.” The fire started at 5:20 p.m. and was One construction worker received mi- called in to the Westfield Fire Depart- nor burns to his arm and was treated by ment minutes later. The truck, parked the Westfield Rescue Squad. adjacent to the construction site, 757 As construction workers relocated ma- Norman Place, was carrying insulation chinery that was “in the line of fire,” the materials, tar and waterproofing prod- construction site sustained damage. A ucts, all of which are “extremely flam- construction worker, attempting to move mable,” according to Westfield Fire Chief a backhoe away from the fire, backed the Dan Kelly. vehicle into the front of the foundation.

David Samsky for The Westfield Leader GOVERNOR IN SCOTCH PLAINS...New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine visited Cranford Deck Loses Money the JCC’s Wilf Jewish Community Center in Scotch Plains last Sunday to join in the celebration for the 60th birthday of Israel. Pictured, left to right are: Lou Courtesy of R. Brian Dunlap Beckerman of Scotch Plains, a Jewish Federation representative, and Gov. TRUCK BLAZE...A truck at a construction site in Westfield was completely Corzine. Forrest Szuch, front, presented the Governor with a Israel 60th anniver- After First Yr. of Operation destroyed by fire on Tuesday, April 29. sary T-shirt. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE the township would have to finance even- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tually, Mr. Grady told The Leader. The CRANFORD — It has been over a year township put no money down. since the Township of Cranford opened The township’s portion of the financial POLICE BLOTTER Westfield Parking Fines the municipal garage, at Cranford Cross- responsibility is tax exempt. ing, off South Avenue and South Union The fraction owned by CBA is not tax CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Avenue, a block from the Cranford train exempt. $1,603,000 was borrowed for Westfield 22 gas station reported that a driver of a Mr. Spector said, “The leadership must owners. station. Cranford Building Associates, the the apartment dweller spaces. Mr. Grady Monday, April 28, Merih Yavuz, 22, of vehicle asked the attendant for cigarettes step up and become leaders…it’s not He called comparing Westfield to other developer and owner of Cranford Cross- said that number fully amortized over 30 Westfield was arrested at Westfield police and then fled without paying the $6.25. fair to throw this back on us.” Union County towns “an insult,” saying ing, has reserved 70 of the 310 parking years equates to $3,795,000. headquarters on a traffic warrant issued by According to police, the attendant was able Third Ward Councilman Mark that the town should not be thought of as spots in the multi-level garage exclu- He also said it costs about $25,000 per Westfield. He posted $500 and was re- to retrieve the suspect’s license plate num- a “business district,” but as a center that sively for the residents in the Cranford year, mostly for cleaning, to operate the leased pending a court date. ber. Ciarrocca responded that he “couldn’t Crossing apartments. That leaves 240 garage. Monday, April 28, a diamond engage- Sunday, May 4, an employee at a Route imagine a deck at Lord &Taylor would promotes a quality of life. spots open. About 130 of those are ear- Mr. Grady said the garage is monitored ment ring and a diamond tennis bracelet 22 restaurant reported that someone or- be well received [if people are not Mr. Caruana said the council “does marked for 12-hour per day, annual per- with a surveillance system and that the were reported stolen from a bedroom at a dered a meal and then fled without paying utilizing the free parking at South care about your concerns.” He also mits. The rest are metered parking, in- garage is not manned with security per- residence on the 600 block of Shackamaxon for it. According to police, the employee Avenue’s train lot].” noted that by next January, the town cluding 12-hour metered spaces, charged sonnel. Drive. The total value of the missing jew- was able to find the man in the parking lot, Mayor Skibitsky said that the town will have gone through 50 percent of its at a fee of 50 cents per hour. Most of the garage, which has an eleva- elry is approximately $28,200. at which time he gave the employee a does listen and worked to repair infra- cash surplus because of declining rev- The township does offer the permit tor, is covered except for part of level five Tuesday, April 29, a Middletown resi- bankcard and asked the employee to charge structure, place new signage, reduce enue. It is looking at a situation whereby spots to resident and non-resident com- and all of level six (the top level), both dent reported the theft of her red 1997 the meal to it. The card was declined and the the hours of enforcement and offer 10- it could have no cash surplus in four muters. A resident pays $600 per year to levels are allocated to 12-hour, annual Honda Civic from a parking lot on the 500 suspect fled before the employee returned years.” park in the garage for a 12-hour per day, permits. Level 2 is also allocated for those block of Central Avenue, which occurred with the invalid credit card, police said. minute free parking. annual permit. A non-resident pays $780 permit types. sometime between April 23 and 28. Gregory Wyn-Williams, owner of Immediately, catcalls arose from the for the same privilege. Comparatively, a Sergeant Craig Marino of the Cranford Wednesday, April 30, Lawrence Baron’s Drug Store, said the town’s audience, with people shouting, “Wel- non-resident, as well as residents, is Police Department said, “Very few non- Ruziecki, III, 24, of Westfield was arrested parking arrangement “has already” come to my world!” charged $600 to park in the South Avenue residents park in the garage.” He said he on an outstanding South Amboy criminal WF-BOE driven away people. The finance chairman responded, “It lot at the Cranford train station. did not have an exact number. warrant after a motor vehicle stop at Cen- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He asked that the town “not depend is my world. I have a business on Wall In May 2007, the township lowered the He said three rounds of mailings went tral Avenue and Massachusetts Street. He solely on raising fines to make ends Street that is down 60 percent!” garage rates from $1,000 for non-resi- out to Westfield residents on the Westfield was released after posting $266 bail. position that serves 1,500 kids, a de- meet...I’m asking for leniency in en- He said policies from Trenton have dents and $800 for residents. At the same parking permit waiting list. Saturday, May 3, after being stopped for cision she said was “expedient.” forcement. Please don’t drive my cus- caused municipalities, such as time, they raised the South Avenue lot fee Kathleen Miller Prunty, director of the motor vehicle violations on Central Av- “I think the board is going in the tomers away.” Westfield, to “distribute the pain.” This from $480 to $600 for residents and non- downtown management corporation, said enue, Fernando DeJesus, 27, of Scotch wrong direction. We should be add- residents. other nearby communities also received Plains was arrested on outstanding motor ing a second assistant counselor,” she Third Ward Councilman David Haas, means Westfield has no choice but to Director of Finance, Treasurer and Tax mailings. vehicle warrants from Woodbridge and upon listening to all concerns, broke enhance every possible fee, Mr. Caruana said. Collector of Cranford Township, Tho- She said she took out some advertise- Clark, with bail amounts of $750 and $500, She gave the board a packet of down the problem into three main areas said. mas Grady, told The Westfield Leader by ments in the Cranford Chronicle and Sub- respectively. DeJesus was released after – enforcement, capacity and fines. He “This is the beginning of a revenue- phone last Friday that the township is urban News announcing the spaces, and processing and posting bail. information and the BOE said it would then asked Mr. Wyn-Williams which enhancement approach to try to save losing money on the garage. made post cards, with similar informa- Sunday, May 4, 12 motor vehicles that consider the presentations. area is of the most concern, to which the town…The bottom line is that we “We had to subsidize it to meet debt tion, available in public places in Cranford. were parked on the 200 block of Prospect “Let’s not delude ourselves that Mr. Wyn-Williams replied, “enforce- need $2.5 million.” service expenses. We are not generating Since the spaces were subsequently “sold- Street were reported vandalized between our children do not need assistance,” ment.” Also, he said of the more than 1.5- enough revenue,” Mr. Grady said. “Tax- out,” she did not choose to advertise in the hours of 9 p.m. on May 3 and 9 a.m. on she said after citing examples of the Third Ward Councilman Mark million uses last year, only about 16,000 payers are subsidizing that facility.” other newspapers, such as The Leader, May 4. Someone used a key to damage the shootings at Columbine High School “When we first opened the garage, and has no plans to advertise again. paint on each of the vehicles, according to and how Westfield is similar socio- Ciarrocca said enforcement promotes received tickets for overtime parking spaces weren’t selling. They [the town- However, Sgt. Marino said that the police. parking turnover, which is needed to meters. economically and racially to Littleton, ship] know that they can’t charge enough township does “oversell” permits to make Scotch Plains Colo., and pointing to recent articles spark downtown growth. “You would think [by the sentiments to make the expenses for parking in there,” up for paid spaces that are underutilized. Thursday, May 1, a resident of Grand He also reminded audience mem- expressed Tuesday] that every driver is Mr. Grady said. “They [the township] knew He said the permits are sold out and that Street reported that a neighbor yelled pro- about shooter response training in bers that meters have a “built-in grace getting ticketed…it’s a fail rate of 1 going in. The first revenue numbers we there are about less than five people on fanities at her after she parked her car in Westfield High School reported in period,” designed for people who are percent.” were projecting would not cover the ex- the waiting list now because of the extra front of the neighbor’s house. The Leader, and also the stabbing in running in to a store, such as Baron’s, Mr. Caruana asked those in atten- penses. You would have to charge $1,200 130 or so spots generated from the ga- Thursday, May 1, McCloud Bellevue, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. for a quick purchase. dance to understand the “hand dealt to per year to cover everything.” He later said rage. He said prior to opening of the 31, of Newark was arrested for an out- us” by Trenton, saying the town has to that is about what Summit charges. garage in January 2007, there were about standing warrant after being stopped for a Health Board to Meet Upon Mr. Ciarrocca’s statement, Deputy Mayor/Commissioner of Fi- 200 Cranford residents on the waiting motor vehicle violation. He was trans- audible groans could be heard from cut services and raise revenues. nance David Robinson said that there are list. At the end of June, renewals will ported to headquarters where he was pro- On New Health Officer audience members. Police Chief John Parizeau told The “significant gaps between what they [the come up, and he said there are always cessed and released, police said. WESTFIELD — A Joint Meeting of Adam Gartenberg, owner of Boogie’s Westfield Leader, Wednesday morning, administration, headed by Daniel people who do not renew. Friday, May 2, a resident of Jersey City the Boards of Health affiliated with the Tickets on Elm Street, later called the that he wanted to clear up a “serious Aschenbach, that passed the resolution in Initially, there were 100 spots allo- reported that a driver of another vehicle Westfield Regional Health Department 10-minute free parking option nothing misconception.” According to the chief, 2001] thought the expenses were, from cated to 12-hour permits, and the town- stopped in front of her vehicle at the inter- has been scheduled for Thursday, May more than a “tease…it lures you in so there are between five and six tickets what the revenue generated from it.” ship added 30 more later, according to section of Park Avenue and Mountain 15, at 7 p.m., for the purpose of discussion you can get a ticket. It’s a bait-and- written an hour – “that’s not a big “They were overly optimistic about Sgt. Marino. He also said that the Avenue. According to police, the driver regarding the transition to the new health switch.” number at all.” what revenue would be generated,” Mr. township’s police chief evaluates if more got out of the car, yelled profanities at her officer, Megan Cornish, as well as other He added, “I think some of the folks Robinson said. spots should be opened up for permits and drove off. topics of mutual interest. Ms. Cornish has Mr. Gartenberg announced that he is The garage is generating about “continuously.” Friday, May 2, a student at Terrill Middle instituting a new promotion whereby think we’re hiding in the sewer grates or been serving as the department’s public $205,000 to $210,000 in revenue per year, On another note, both Mr. Grady and School reported that someone removed health nursing supervisor. Boogie’s will pay the parking tickets of up on the roofs waiting to pounce on an according to Mr. Robinson, and taxpay- Sgt. Marino said that the township is her cell phone, valued at $250, from her Ms. Cornish replaces Robert Sherr, all customers who purchase from the expired meter. That just isn’t so.” ers are paying approximately $70,000 per making more money by replacing the old locker. who is retiring after many years as of store. He also said, “My parking officers year of the garage’s debt service. meters with pay stations because it costs Friday, May 2, Kenroy Campbell, 26, of Friday, May 16. He said customers would rather he are polite and professional, even when CBA is required to pay $110,000 per less to operate and because people tend to Newark was arrested for an outstanding The meeting will be held in the Com- FedEx tickets to them than risk getting they’re subjected to the angry tirades year towards the debt service until the end of not stay in the spot for the full length of warrant after being stopped for a motor munity Room of the Westfield Municipal a ticket from enforcement officers. and foul language that occurs on a the 30-year bond issue. In February 2007, time they paid for, and another person vehicle violation. He was transported to Building, 425 East Broad Street. The room “[Parking officers] are like buzzards regular basis.” CBA did not make their payment due date, will take over the same spot and pay headquarters where he was processed and is located in front of the building on the Mayor Andy Skibitsky, responding and paid three weeks late. Mr. Grady said anew. released, police said. first floor. on a meat wagon.” Mr. Gartenberg said the company is currently paid up. The public can log on to cranford.com/ Saturday, May 3, a student at Scotch parking tickets “are a given – like a to repeated comments on enforcement, The regional department serves The township financed $7.1 million police to download a parking permit ap- Plains-Fanwood High School reported that Westfield, Garwood, Fanwood, geometry proof.” said, “We get the message about atti- and another $700,000 is outstanding that plication. someone removed her cell phone, valued Mountainside, Roselle Park, Springfield, Ted Schlosberg, executive director tude and perception loud and clear.” at $400, from her bag in the female locker and Summit. of the New Jersey Workshop for the Peter Echausse, former finance policy room. Arts, suggested the mayor form a cross- committee chairman, addressed the Saturday, May 3, a gas station attendant section committee that would delve council and crowd. Now retired from at a Route 22 gas station reported that a WF Rec. Dept. Hosts into the problems faced by business the council, Mr. Echausse said he was Citizens Protest driver of a vehicle received $35 worth of “dismayed by what he read in [The gas and then fled without paying. Camp Open House Westfield Leader].” Mountainside WESTFIELD – The Westfield Recre- D.A.R.E. ‘Iron Chef’ Hospital Closing Tuesday, April 29, Bander Abuattieh, ation Department is hosting a Summer Camp He said he was “disgusted” by some 25, of Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested for Open House this Monday, May 12, in the Cook-off Dining of the “totally inappropriate” comments CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 driving with a suspended license after being Municipal Building Community Room from WESTFIELD — The first D.A.R.E. to made, before reading from the newspa- ing for an answer. The Plainfield received from local leaders like Mayor stopped for a motor vehicle violation. Ac- 6 to 8 p.m. Those attending can meet camp Dine event to raise money for kids to per aloud. branch of the People’s Organization Charles Butrico of South Plainfield cording to police, he was also charged with directors and get summer camp questions avoid involvement in drugs, gangs and While never mentioning names, he for Progress (POP), said it handed out and Mayor Colleen Mahr of Fanwood. outstanding warrants out of Dunellen and answered. The municipal building is located violence will be held this month. said “Somebody in this chamber owes thousands of fliers calling on resi- Plainfield resident Olive Lynch has North Bergen. on East Broad Street. For more information, This event is a cook-off with chefs somebody an apology.” dents to attend the meeting. started a group called “Buy Sunday, May 4, an attendant at a Route call Traci Kastner at (908) 789-4080. from local restaurants competing for the Anna Mastroianni, owner of SOLE “Despite the serious issue that Muhlenberg” and said she would like title of “top chef.” Chefs will be judged on Shoes of Westfield, suggested the town brought us together, it was a wonder- to see the community purchase the Power Failure Causes Early Dismissal presentation, creativeness and taste. raise the hourly rate to $1 rather than ful night for Plainfield,” said hospital in order to keep it open. She By MICHAEL J. POLLACK “The conditions were untenable,” Chief The cook-offs will be Monday, May Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 12; Monday, May 19 and Monday, June increase the fine to $32. She said this Lawrence Hamm, POP’s chairman. says the group has raised over $95,000 Kelly said. “[The school] was in complete 2. The public is invited. Tickets entitle might be a more affordable option. He applauded the unity he observed in the last two weeks from private WESTFIELD – An electrical failure that darkness.” diners to sample appetizers, entrees and Mr. Caruana said it was a “good across racial, religious and social lines citizens and is developing a report it compromised the safety of students at Following the decision to shut down the desserts and vote for their favorite chef at idea” and something that the finance — all in an effort to, in his words, plans to send to the governor. Westfield High School (WHS) led to an school, the WFD utilized portable lighting the end of the night. Beer, wine, soda and committee can “put on the table.” “save an institution central to Community organizers plan to dis- early dismissal, Tuesday. to provide safe corridors for the students hors d’oeuvres are included. Attendees Plainfield.” cuss the status of Muhlenberg at a The Westfield Fire Department (WFD) while an orderly dismissal took place at Fourth Ward Councilman Tom approximately 10:15 a.m., according to Ms. must be at least 21 years old. Tickets are Bigosinski called the three-hour dis- “We got to find a way out of this – forum with the Human & Civil Rights initially arrived at the school at 7:05 a.m., $30 per person for one night (May 12 or responding to a power failure. It was deter- Korecky. cussion on parking “a real education” the hospital can be saved,” he added. Association of New Jersey on Students who were scheduled to take AP 19), $50 per person for the first two nights “Keep it open to allow people to find Wednesday at the Plainfield Public mined that circuit breakers had tripped in and $100 per person for all three nights. for him. He said enforcement was a the school’s basement, and shortly thereaf- exams, Tuesday, were administered the tests For more information and tickets, con- shared concern among most speakers. a solution.” Library. ter, power was restored. in the armory. tact Naomi McElynn at (908) 233-3021 “Something needs to be done,” he Some said Solaris was already mov- There is a rally planned at the state- At 7:40 a.m., during the first period of Power has been restored to the school or visit the Westfield Chamber of Com- said. “[Your concerns] are not lost on ing equipment out of the hospital in house in Trenton today, May 8, and a school, all students and staff had to be building, and classes resumed as scheduled merce, located at 173 Elm St., third floor. the council.” preparation for the closure and trans- meeting at the DuCret School of Arts evacuated after another alarm was acti- on Wednesday, May 7. fer of patients to JFK Medical Center. in Plainfield this Monday, May 12. vated. Parents were notified by telephone and e- “I saw them moving equipment Next Saturday, May 17, there will The WFD responded minutes later, along mail, and an emergency message was posted with Elizabethtown Gas and PSE&G. on the district website and Cable TV36 by Puglisi Insurance Agency last night after 10 p.m.,” said Marvin be a noontime march and rally in 11:30 a.m. Palmer of Plainfield. Plainfield. “We got a report from staff at the school 1831 East Second Street, Scotch Plains that there was a [gaseous] odor in the build- Plainfield Mayor Sharon Robinson- ing,” Fire Chief Dan Kelly said. “We found 908-322-5150 Briggs spoke of the “tremendous out- that a motor had overheated in the utility PTSO Invites Public www.puglisi-insurance.com cry” from the public resulting from room on the roof.” the closure plans. She said her office Chief Kelly said after the initial power To Meet New Principal th has received more than 2,500 letters surge, one of the breakers could have failed, Editor’s Note: Read interview with Our 68 Year on the issue. She called for another causing the motor to overheat. new principal on page 9. public forum, so residents could be While students and faculty waited out- WESTFIELD – An informal reception heard. She showed a letter, dated April side, the WFD and utility companies con- will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at “We Service Our Clients.” 3, that she had written to Governor tinued to investigate the cause of the alarm. 7:30 p.m. in the Westfield High School After the school was deemed fit to re-enter, Cafeteria to introduce the school’s newly Jon Corzine asking for financial as- students and staff returned to class at ap- appointed principal, Peter Renwick. sistance to keep the hospital open. proximately 9 a.m. Westfield High School Parent-Teacher- A Family Institution Providing In the letter, she suggested to con- At that point, most areas of the building Student Organization President Rose duct “an annual forensic audit” of the had power, according to community rela- Hughes said, “We want to give parents and Multiple Lines Of Insurance. hospital and called for the establish- tions official Lorre Korecky. the community an opportunity to meet our ment of an “advisory health commis- As the utility company investigated fur- new principal, who will officially begin sion,” consisting of local legislators, ther, at 9:30 a.m., it was determined that the his position in Westfield on July 1.” Specializing in: mayors, representatives of hospitals power had to be shut down completely to “I served on the selection committee currently on stable ground and com- determine the cause of the electrical prob- and am so pleased that Peter Renwick has lem. accepted the appointment,” she added. “His AUTO / HOME / BUSINESS munity representatives to provide Since the utility company could not im- exuberance is contagious, and I believe quarterly reports to the state, the mediately predict how soon the power could that he will bring an era of renewed spirit hospital’s board of directors and be restored – and with the halls, bathrooms to the school. I feel comfortable that his Solaris Health Systems on and some classrooms in the dark – Westfield transition from Montclair High School to Peerless - Travelers of NJ Muhlenberg’s finances. High School Principal Dennis Fyffe and ours will be a smooth one.” Selective - Progressive She said she has yet to receive a Superintendent of Schools Margaret Dolan Mr. Renwick also is arranging to meet response from the governor’s office Happy Mother’s Day determined that it was unsafe for students to with faculty, staff and students at Westfield but appreciated the support she has remain in the building. High School in the next few weeks. Happy Mother’s Day

USPS 485200 Thursday, May 8, 2008 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 49TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Citizens Vow to Fight Against Closure of Muhlenberg Hospital By JOHN MAGUIRE Representatives of the State Health ing, “Make this about Main Street, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Planning Board conducted the meet- not Wall Street.” PLAINFIELD – An estimated 900 ing with local and state representa- Carmen Salavarrieta, a voice in the residents packed a public hearing on tives in attendance. Assemblyman Plainfield’s Latin community, called Tuesday evening at Plainfield High Jerry Green (D) of Plainfield and for more time to work out a compro- School to discuss Solaris Health Sys- Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D) mise. Mrs. Salvarrieta has been a tems’ closing of Muhlenberg Regional of Fanwood represent Plainfield as member of the board of the Plainfield Medical Center as a result of them part of the 22nd Legislative District. Health Center for 25 years. She cited losing more than $10 million per year Mr. Green, deputy speaker of the State the importance of Muhlenberg to the in operations. Assembly, said, “Muhlenberg did not Latino community, and said the loss The crowd, with signs and T-shirts look out for Plainfield.” of the hospital would hit immigrants advertising their protest of closing Ms. Stender was not in attendance, hard. Muhlenberg, called to save the hospi- citing a prior comitment — Mayor “They would take care of the people tal. Many citizens spoke passionately Colleen Mahr of Fanwood spoke on – papers or not,” she said of at the podium about the impact that her behalf. The mayor noted the im- Muhlenberg. According to Mrs. the hospital closing would have on portance of the hospital to the region. Salavarrieta, many lower-income resi- Plainfield and surrounding commu- Councilman Kevin Glover of dents simply can’t afford to have nities. Scotch Plains stirred the crowd say- healthcare and Muhlenberg is a ref- uge for them. She recognized that the decision to close Muhlenberg is due to the hospital having to bear the financial burden of charity care, but said, “Give us time to work it out.” She feared that many immigrants, Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “paperwork or not,” without any INTENSE...Approximately 900 citizens gathered at Plainfield High School on Tuesday night to protest and let state means of transportation would not be legislators know how they feel about the closing of Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center. able to afford costly cab rides to JFK Medical Center in Edison, and if they make it there, would not receive ad- Scotch Plains Council Comes to Consensus equate care. Other residents were angered by what they view is a systematic effort On 6.25 Percent Municipal Tax Increase to deprive Plainfield of accessible By FRED T. ROSSI Using proposals put forth by her- for the reserve for sale of municipal healthcare. Jesus Delvi asked the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times self last month and by Mr. Glover last assets, an added $50,000 for the de- board where the money to keep SCOTCH PLAINS — Four of the week, along with suggestions from linquent taxes reserve and an addi- Muhlenberg open had gone. five members of the township council Township Manager Thomas Atkins, tional $200,000 from the $3.4 mil- “Westfield, Fanwood is where the agreed on Tuesday to finance this Mrs. Malool came up with $140,500 lion cash surplus. money has gone,” he shouted. With year’s $24.9-million municipal bud- in cuts from 20 different budget ar- Combining the $140,500 in budget many cheering, he said, “We will get with a nine-point, or 6.25 percent, eas. She also recommended a more reduction with the additional David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times fight to the end,” and that “if Martin GOVERNOR IN SCOTCH PLAINS...New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine visited increase in the local property tax rate. aggressive anticipation of 2008 rev- $435,000 in revenue, Mrs. Malool said, the JCC’s Wilf Jewish Community Center in Scotch Plains last Sunday to join in Luther King were alive, he would see The 2008 spending plan is expected enue, specifically an additional would subtract six points from the the celebration of the 60th birthday of Israel. Pictured, left to right, are: Lou the closure as a violation of civil and to be introduced at the council’s meet- $100,000 for the township’s open 14.5-point tax increase originally pro- Beckerman of Scotch Plains, a Jewish Federation representative, and Gov. human rights.” ing on Tuesday, with a public hearing space trust fund, an additional $85,000 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Corzine. Forrest Szuch, front, presented the Governor with an Israel 60th Others were less emotional, but and vote set for June 11. anniversary T-shirt. eager to point out that they thought During an hour-long budget ses- closing Muhlenberg would have a sion that at times descended into a Malool Still Hopeful SID devastating impact on the area. Using revisiting of last week’s budget meet- Fanwood Eyes Fuel Costs, a domino analogy, Jim Uffer of South ing when Mayor Martin Marks and Plainfield said, “If Muhlenberg goes Democratic Councilman Kevin Enactment Before Summer down, others will be affected.” Glover clashed, the council this week By FRED T. ROSSI $2,000 per year. Last week, Mrs. Possible Tower Revenue “You have the power to keep this reviewed fresh proposals from Re- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Malool suggested that the particulars By TED RITTER and affect other changes aimed at hospital open,” he told the board, but publican Deputy Mayor Nancy SCOTCH PLAINS — Township of the dollar amounts to be paid be Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times minimizing the local tax burden; un- went on to question whether they had Malool on spending reductions and Deputy Mayor Nancy Malool said left up to the SID’s initial board of FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen der the introduced budget, the mu- the “vision and courage” to do so. increased revenue assumptions in an she is “still hopeful” that the town- directors. She said the board, which Mahr and the borough council on nicipal share would jump about 29 “Never doubt that a small group of attempt to reduce this year’s munici- ship council will enact an ordinance would be made up of 10 to 15 people, Monday night continued ongoing dis- percent. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 pal tax increase. establishing a Special Improvement should come up with five to 10 top cussions about the proposed munici- At Monday night’s meeting, the District (SID) before the summer. priorities, then figure out how much pal budget. borough’s Chief Financial Officer, After a meeting last Wednesday it will cost to implement those priori- The budget introduced last month Fred Tomkins, said allowing cell SP Zoning Board Denies with about 20 business and property ties and then formulate a budget. totals about $8.5 million in a year phone providers to use Fanwood’s owners, the second meeting this Mrs. Malool suggested the board when Fanwood’s funding from the existing communications tower could month, Mrs. Malool told The Scotch should first hire a downtown man- state is expected to drop about 17 provide some help “on the revenue Grand St. Garage Expansion Plains-Fanwood Times that another ager to oversee the SID’s operations percent, revenues are declining and side.” The borough currently uses the By FRED T. ROSSI dent, urged the board not to “single meeting may be scheduled, although and also form an assessment commit- expenses are on the increase. tower for communications for public Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times out” Mr. De Bellis, who she called “a “I don’t know what the purpose of tee to evaluate individual improve- Borough officials have been hold- works operations and emergency ser- SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning very good neighbor and a very good another meeting will be.” ment projects and how those projects ing a series of special meetings to vices. board of adjustment directed a home- person.” John Kelly, another Grand Last week, the discussion included would benefit various properties. analyze ways to reduce expenditures CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 owner to dismantle an addition to his Street resident, called Mr. De Bellis’ several downtown merchants offer- Assessments for capital improvement garage that had been built without property “an eyesore” and also men- ing suggestions on services the town- projects would be based on the ben- first receiving a variance approval. tioned his concerns about noise from ship government could provide, in- efits derived by property owners, Mayor Mahr States Intent Anthony De Bellis of 1956 Grand the garage and flammable materials cluding improved litter cleanup in meaning, for example, that new side- Street had extended the front of his being stored inside the building. municipal parking lots, better park- walks on Park Avenue could be seen detached garage, which faces Union Mr. De Bellis said he does not have ing access for shoppers behind the as not providing a direct benefit for To Permit Prohibited Uses Avenue, about two years ago to pro- customers coming to his home. In- Palmer Video building and a greater businesses on Terrill Road, thus pos- By WAYNE BAKER borough’s redevelopment ordinance vide him more room in which to build stead, he said, he makes furniture to effort to bring the East Second Street sibly affecting assessment levels for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times were being drafted to improve the furniture and other items in an effort order and those items are sold else- corridor more into the downtown busi- those properties. Assessments for a FANWOOD – The borough coun- chances of filling new spaces more to make extra income. where. ness district. Mrs. Malool told at- SID’s operational expenses, such as cil Tuesday night said the borough quickly. “I’m not looking to get away with Board Attorney Vincent Loughlin tendees that a SID could address those the manager’s salary and general pro- would soon permit professional of- Recounting the borough’s experi- anything,” Mr. De Bellis told the board reminded Mr. De Bellis that his home issues. motions, would not be subject to a fices on the first floor of buildings in ence with a cell tower, Mr. Estis de- at its meeting last Thursday. He said is in an area zoned as “R-3A,” mean- In 2004, the council defeated a SID determination of whether benefits Fanwood’s redevelopment zone. scribed difficulty with a regulation some medical problems and marital ing that he was “not allowed to oper- ordinance in the face of vocal opposi- would be evenly shared by all proper- Additionally, Borough Attorney from the state’s historic preservation difficulties made it necessary for him ate a business from that garage.” tion. The skepticism this year has ties. Dennis Estis said the borough would office. After awarding a bid to place to earn additional income, which he Board Chairman Jim Fawcett said been more muted, although concerns The council traditionally does not likely assume some financial risk to cellular antennas on a pole erected by planned to do in the enlarged garage. Mr. De Bellis’ furniture making “goes remain about how much the assess- take up significant items of business allow cellular antennas to be installed the borough, the bidder raised a ques- He was seeking a side-yard setback beyond a hobby,” and told the appli- ments to finance the SID will be and during July and August, so the on a pole erected about two-and-a- tion about a payment to the state. Mr. variance for the garage addition. cant that his “judgment and decision- what the impact of those assessments council’s time frame for introducing half years ago. Estis used terms like “got nowhere” Benjamin Tucker, a Union Avenue making hasn’t always been the best it will be on business and property own- and voting on a SID ordinance is Responding to a letter from Helen when describing his experience with resident whose house is adjacent to could be.” He said the addition to the ers. The SID’s annual budget was narrow. It is possible an introduction Ling, developer of the building at the state’s historic preservation of- the garage, read a letter to the board CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 proposed to be funded via a six-tiered could be made late this month or 226-234 South Avenue, requesting fice. opposing the application, claiming flat rate formula depending on a early in June with formal enactment, permission to rent space to a profes- The presence of a second inter- that Mr. De Bellis was running a Businesses Honored at property’s assessed value, with the following a public hearing, occurring sional office, Mayor Colleen Mahr ested party appears to have spurred commercial business out of his ga- assessments ranging from $250 to in mid- to late June. stated that the “council and mayor an increased desire by the council to rage and that the equipment and ma- Scholarship Dinner feel there is merit” to Mrs. Ling’s act. Mr. Estis described the payment terials Mr. De Bellis stores in his AREA — Over 70 people from the request. as a one-time charge of not over garage were a “serious fire hazard.” Scotch Plains and Fanwood business Other discussion during the meet- $10,000 to $15,000. He said there The two neighbors argued briefly communities attended the 13th An- ing made clear that revisions to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 about why Mr. Tucker had sold Mr. nual Spring Fling Dinner Dance held De Bellis the lumber used in the ga- on April 25 at The Westwood in rage addition and why Mr. Tucker Garwood. had never complained about the ga- The event, which was started in rage prior to the hearing. 1996, by the Scotch Plains Business Joan Kaiser, a Grand Street resi- and Professional Association (SPBPA), was co-organized this year Special Edition for the first time by the SPBPA and the Fanwood Business and Professional Of the Newspapers Association (FBPA). 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Community..6-7,11-12 Sports ...... 15-22 A&E ...... 24-26 Page 14 Thursday, May 8, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fire Incinerates Box Truck At Westfield Construction Site By MICHAEL J. POLLACK and the fire took 15 minutes to extin- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times guish. WESTFIELD – A box truck doing A Union County Fire Investiga- insulation work at a Westfield con- tion Taskforce determined that the struction site caught fire, Tuesday cause of the fire was “electrical in afternoon, April 29, incinerating the nature.” vehicle. One construction worker received The fire started at 5:20 p.m. and minor burns to his arm and was treated was called in to the Westfield Fire on the scene by the Westfield Rescue Department minutes later. The truck, Squad. parked adjacent to the construction In addition, as construction work- site, 757 Norman Place, was carrying ers relocated machinery that was insulation materials, tar and water- “in the line of fire,” the construc- proofing products, all of which are tion site sustained damage. A con- “extremely flammable,” according to struction worker, attempting to Westfield Fire Chief Dan Kelly. move a backhoe away from the fire, David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times When firefighters arrived, the ve- backed the vehicle into the front of PERFECT TOGETHER…Last month, the Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) celebrated its 25th birthday at the Plainfield Country Club. Former Governor hicle was “fully engulfed in flames,” the foundation. Courtesy of R. Brian Dunlap Thomas Kean attended the gala, which serves as the primary fundraiser for the TRUCK BLAZE...A truck at a construction site in Westfield was completely WSO, and remarked that “The Westfield Symphony Orchestra and New Jersey destroyed by fire on April 29. are perfect together.” Pictured, from left to right, are: Mark Fleder, president of the board of trustees; Jane Kelly, gala chairman and WSO member; Jane Francz, Muhlenberg Hospital gala chairman; Gov. Kean, distinguished honorary chairman; and Carolyn CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Fleder, gala chairman. thoughtful and concerned citizens can heard. She showed a letter, dated April POLICE BLOTTER change the world,” he added. 3, that she had written to Governor Amidst the emotions of the night, Jon Corzine asking for financial as- Fanwood Budget the board remained composed, but sistance to keep the hospital open. Westfield ported to headquarters where he was clearly felt the intensity of the ex- In the letter, she suggested to con- Monday, April 28, Merih Yavuz, 22, processed and released, police said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 changes. At the end of the session, the duct “an annual forensic audit” of the of Westfield was arrested at Westfield Saturday, May 3, a student at Scotch Pointing to the potential of gener- with the emergency lights also flash- board promised to see if another pub- hospital and called for the establish- police headquarters on a traffic warrant Plains-Fanwood High School reported ating $30,000 a year each for up to ing. lic meeting could be scheduled so ment of an “advisory health commis- issued by Westfield. He posted $500 that someone removed her cell phone, two contracts, Mr. Tomkins said, “It Mr. Tomkins said this generated and was released pending a court date. valued at $400, from her bag in the more residents would have the oppor- sion to provide quarterly reports to female locker room. is an item of revenue at a time when about $19,000 in revenue for the bor- the state, the hospital’s board of di- Monday, April 28, a diamond en- tunity to speak. gagement ring and a diamond tennis Saturday, May 3, a gas station atten- we need revenue.” ough last year, but he said, “Maybe Activists said they were not wait- rectors and Solaris Health Systems dant at a Route 22 gas station reported the $100 charged for the price of the bracelet were reported stolen from a Mr. Tomkins said at least two cell ing for an answer. The Plainfield on Muhlenberg’s finances. She said it bedroom at a residence on the 600 block that a driver of a vehicle received $35 phone companies have expressed an [police] car is not enough; we may branch of the People’s Organization should consist of local legislators, of Shackamaxon Drive. The total value worth of gas and then fled without pay- “interest” in using Fanwood’s tower need to re-examine that and ask the for Progress (POP), said it handed out mayors, representatives of hospitals of the missing jewelry is approximately ing. (one wants a five-year deal that could police department to explain.” thousands of fliers calling on resi- currently on stable ground, and com- $28,200. Mountainside provide $100,000 up front); however, Mayor Mahr said she would like dents to attend the meeting. munity representatives. Tuesday, April 29, a Middletown resi- Tuesday, April 29, Bander Abuattieh, he said the borough needs approval the police chief to discuss the fuel “Despite the serious issue that She said she has yet to receive a dent reported the theft of her red 1997 25, of Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested for from the state because the tower (near usage issue with the governing body brought us together, it was a wonder- response from the governor’s office, Honda Civic from a parking lot on the driving with a suspended license after Borough Hall) is located within the in more detail. ful night for Plainfield,” said but appreciated the support she has 500 block of Central Avenue, which being stopped for a motor vehicle viola- borough’s historic district. “We’ve got to really watch [fuel Lawrence Hamm, POP’s chairman. received from local leaders like Mayor occurred sometime between April 23 tion. According to police, he was also Mayor Mahr said she wants the costs]; that’s a big line item in the He applauded the unity he observed Charles Butrico of South Plainfield and 28. charged with outstanding warrants out borough’s attorney to work with the budget,” Mr. Tomkins said. across racial, religious and social lines and Mayor Colleen Mahr of Fanwood. Wednesday, April 30, Lawrence of Dunellen and North Bergen. state to resolve the issue. Borough officials are also analyz- — all in an effort to, in his words, Plainfield resident Olive Lynch has Ruziecki, III, 24, of Westfield was ar- Sunday, May 4, an attendant at a “We need to move on that…pretty ing options for delaying or extending “save an institution central to started a group called “Buy rested on an outstanding South Amboy Route 22 gas station reported that a quickly,” she said. capital projects in light of the budget Muhlenberg” and said she would like criminal warrant after a motor vehicle driver of a vehicle asked the attendant Plainfield.” stop at Central Avenue and Massachu- for cigarettes and then fled without pay- In the meantime, borough officials picture. “We got to find a way out of this – to see the community purchase the are trying to determine how to offset Borough Clerk Eleanor McGovern setts Street. He was released after post- ing the $6.25. According to police, the the hospital can be saved,” he added. hospital in order to keep it open. She ing $266 bail. attendant was able to retrieve the the impact of increasing gasoline said delaying the Helen Street recon- “Keep it open to allow people to find says the group has raised over $95,000 Saturday, May 3, after being stopped suspect’s license plate number. prices on the budget. Mr. Tomkins struction project is one idea being a solution.” in the last two weeks from private for motor vehicle violations on Central Sunday, May 4, an employee at a said $60,000 was budgeted for fuel considered. Some said Solaris was already citizens and is developing a report it Avenue, Fernando DeJesus, 27, of Route 22 restaurant reported that some- this year, but the actual number will Following the public portion of moving equipment out of the hospital plans to send to the governor. Scotch Plains was arrested on outstand- one ordered a meal and then fled with- likely be about $74,000. Monday night’s meeting, the govern- in preparation for the closure and Community organizers plan to dis- ing motor vehicle warrants from out paying for it. According to police, “This is directly related to prices ing body went into executive session transfer of patients to JFK Medical cuss the status of Muhlenberg at a Woodbridge and Clark, with bail the employee was able to find the man in [at the pump]; there’s nothing we can “to talk about matters relating to col- Center. forum with the Human & Civil Rights amounts of $750 and $500, respectively. the parking lot, at which time he gave do about it,” he said. lective bargaining agreements and “I saw them moving equipment Association of New Jersey on DeJesus was released after processing the employee a bankcard and asked the However, borough officials this matters relating to public safety and last night after 10 p.m.,” said Marvin Wednesday at the Plainfield Public and posting bail. employee to charge the meal to it. The week are preparing to hear from the property,” Mayor Mahr said. Palmer of Plainfield. Library. Sunday, May 4, 12 motor vehicles card was declined and the suspect fled police and public works departments After all budget deliberations are Plainfield Mayor Sharon Robinson- There is a rally planned at the state- that were parked on the 200 block of before the employee returned with the on options for reducing expenses at complete and final state aid numbers Briggs spoke of the “tremendous out- house in Trenton today, May 8, and a Prospect Street were reported vandal- invalid credit card, police said. the department level, and fuel costs come in this summer, a final public cry” from the public resulting from meeting at the DuCret School of Arts ized between the hours of 9 p.m. on May are expected to be part of the discus- hearing is planned for mid-July prior in Plainfield this Monday, May 12. 3 and 9 a.m. on May 4. Someone used a Health Board to Meet the closure plans. She said her office key to damage the paint on each of the sions. to adoption. has received more than 2,500 letters Next Saturday, May 17, there is a Given that time frame, the borough vehicles, according to police. On New Health Officer Mr. Tomkins said fuel usage by the on the issue. She called for another noontime march and rally planned in Scotch Plains borough police department increased plans to mail out estimated third quar- public forum, so residents could be Plainfield. WESTFIELD — A Joint Meeting Thursday, May 1, a resident of Grand of the Boards of Health affiliated by about 3,000 gallons after a 2005 ter tax bills next month, which will be Street reported that a neighbor yelled ordinance took effect; the ordinance due on August 1. with the Westfield Regional Health profanities at her after she parked her Department has been scheduled for allows, for a fee, off-duty police ve- car in front of the neighbor’s house. hicles and personnel at road construc- SP Council Agrees on Thursday, May 1, McCloud Bellevue, Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m., for the tion sites or other similar locations. 31, of Newark was arrested for an out- purpose of discussion regarding the He said the patrol cars must be kept Fanwood standing warrant after being stopped for transition to the new health officer, running when in use at these sites CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 6.25 Percent Tax Hike a motor vehicle violation. He was trans- Megan Cornish, as well as other top- was a desire to meet with interested ported to headquarters where he was ics of mutual interest. Ms. Cornish parties to determine a course of ac- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 processed and released, police said. has been serving as the department’s tion to share the cost if such a fee jected when the council began its bud- mean a six-point, or 4 percent, in- Friday, May 2, a resident of Jersey public health nursing supervisor. Happy Mother’s Day would be charged. get meetings in mid-March, and result crease in the municipal tax rate, Mayor City reported that a driver of another Ms. Cornish replaces Robert Sherr, A recent change to the state’s con- in an eight-point, or 5.5 percent, in- Marks pointed out. vehicle stopped in front of her vehicle at who is retiring after many years as of struction code permits municipalities crease in the municipal portion of prop- Earlier in the meeting, the mayor the intersection of Park Avenue and Friday, May 16. to charge a fee for plan reviews due to erty taxes. A tax point in Scotch Plains expressed his hope for a unanimous Mountain Avenue. According to police, The meeting will be held in the changes (initial review is covered by equates to $99,505 in spending. consensus on the budget, but admit- the driver got out of the car, yelled Community Room of the Westfield Councilman Glover proposed even ted it would be “foolhardy” to believe profanities at her and drove off. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad permit costs). In order to pass along Friday, May 2, a student at Terrill their costs, a municipality must pass more aggressive revenue projections that will happen. Mr. Glover, who Street. The room is located in front of Middle School reported that someone the building on the first floor. an ordinance. The council requested and sharper budget cuts in several voted against last year’s budget and is removed her cell phone, valued at $250, an ordinance be drafted. areas. Earlier this year, in a letter to running for mayor against Mrs. from her locker. The regional department serves New state Council on Affordable local newspapers, he said the council’s Malool, said he could not support the Friday, May 2, Kenroy Campbell, 26, Westfield, Garwood, Fanwood, Housing (COAH) rules are opposed “number one objective should be not eight-point increase initially proposed of Newark was arrested for an outstand- Mountainside, Roselle Park, Spring- by the council, and Mr. Estis described to raise taxes and even consider pos- by Mrs. Malool. At several points ing warrant after being stopped for a field and Summit. these rules as the only time in his sibly lowering them.” during the discussions, the mayor and motor vehicle violation. He was trans- career that he has seen rules that no Mr. Atkins warned the council Mr. Glover clashed, particularly about D.A.R.E. ‘Iron Chef’ one likes. Mayor Mahr noted that the against being too aggressive in an- last week’s budget meeting when the League of Municipalities is opposed ticipating revenue this year, saying it mayor had asked Mr. Glover for spe- Cook-off Dining to these rules and is requesting pledges could lead to a much lower surplus in cifics on where he would make SP Plan Bd. WESTFIELD — The first D.A.R.E. from members to fund a legal fight. 2009, when the council will face an- changes to the budget. Eventually, to Dine event to raise money for kids other difficult budget scenario with the mayor adjourned that meeting to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs mandated costs rising sharply. Mr. when he was dissatisfied with Mr. Meeting and violence will be held this month. This event is a cook-off with chefs Glover’s goal of a property tax hike of Glover’s response. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 less than eight points could result in The mayor this week said Mr. from local restaurants competing for much higher tax rates next year, Mr. Glover’s actions were “déjà vu all garage was a violation of the side the title of “top chef.” Chefs will be Atkins said. He called the eight-point over again,” given Mr. Glover’s be- yard setback requirements. All the judged on presentation, creativeness proposal “way too aggressive,” say- havior during budget sessions in 2007 other issues were “neighbor-to-neigh- and taste. ing it was “not good financial policy.” and this year. At one point, when bor issues.” The cook-offs will be Monday, May Councilwoman Paulette Coronato Mayor Marks told Mr. Glover he had Board member Tim Livolsi said he 12; Monday, May 19 and Monday, said it was important to “keep budgets been given the chance to present de- could not support the application, June 2. The public is invited. Tickets as stable as possible” by avoiding “big tailed proposals on budget alterations, describing the garage as “large,” entitle diners to sample appetizers, fluctuations” in property tax increases. Richard Samuel, the Democratic Party “overwhelming” and “not an appro- entrees and desserts and vote for their If next year’s surplus doesn’t regener- chairman and a candidate for town- priate fit” for the property. favorite chef at the end of the night. ate as much as hoped, the township ship council, muttered an The board also approved two vari- Beer, wine, soda and hors d’oeuvres could then face an even larger tax hike, expletive.The mayor warned him that ances for fences that will exceed the are included. Attendees must be at she said, especially if this year’s in- another outburst would result in Mr. maximum allowable height. least 21 years old. Tickets are $30 per crease is especially low. That, she said, Samuel being asked to leave the room. Christopher and Lindsay DeMasi person for one night (May 12 or 19), would be “unfair to the taxpayers.” Several minutes later, during another of 1 Nicole Court received approval $50 per person for the first two nights Councilman Jeffrey Strauss said back-and-forth between the mayor and for a six-foot-high fence. Sheldon and $100 per person for all three that Mr. Atkins, who is retiring this Mr. Glover, Mr. Samuel stood up and Webster of 518 Hunter Avenue re- nights. PAPAL VISIT…Students at Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains on summer after 28 years as manager, said, “I’m taking my last [expletive] ceived the board’s approval for a six- For more information and tickets, April 22 planted a tree in honor of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States. “knows the most [about the budget] and walking out.” As he left the room, foot-high fence for his backyard. In contact Naomi McElynn at (908) 233- Pictured is the Environment Club Executive Board, along with moderator in this room. I’ll be damned if I’m he clapped the mayor on his shoulder. both neighborhoods, fences are gen- 3021 or visit the Westfield Chamber of William Boyar, far left, and Associate Principal Karen Piasecki, far right. going to second guess him.” Like The mayor told Mr. Samuel that if erally not allowed to exceed a height Commerce, located at 173 Elm St., Mrs. Malool and Mrs. Coronato, Mr. he touched him again, he would of four feet. third floor. 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Quigley Reflects Still Holds True in Garwood On Career, Plans for Schools By RAYNOR DENITZIO come in for the last six weeks.” By DENNIS MCCARTHY Heart” motto of our Centennial in 2003 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Garwood Mayor When Mr. Murphy resigned in Decem- still holds true today. Although her career in Garwood has ber, Ms. Quigley’s term as acting super- As spring arrives, we look to spending With the halfway point of 2008 ap- spanned nearly 20 years, new Superin- intendent was extended as the board of more time outdoors with our family, proaching, know that your borough coun- tendent of Schools Teresa Quigley’s start education began a search for a full-time friends and fellow Garwoodians. Whether cil, employees and volunteers are work- in teaching came in a far different place. replacement. Ms. Quigley admits that it it’s at a neighborhood picnic, a Little ing hard to make Garwood an even better After graduating from the State Uni- was difficult to balance her duties as League game or just in your own back- place to live. You can keep informed of versity of New York with a degree in principal and acting superintendent, but yard, take the time to enjoy all of the happenings in the borough by visiting our social studies, Ms. Quigley began teach- credits Supervisor of Special Services beauty that our area provides to us during webpage at garwood.org or coming to ing in her hometown of New York City Karen McCarrick and administrative in- this season. any borough council or committee meet- before moving to Garwood in 1989. De- tern Mary Kelly for their hard work. I couldn’t be more proud to be a citizen ings. A schedule of those meetings can be spite moving from the nation’s largest Ms. Quigley said one of the issues of our borough, and I hope you feel the found on our webpage or by calling (908) city to a town of less than 5,000 people, facing the district is finding ways to cut same. Our tight-knit community provides 789-0710. Ms. Quigley said she immediately felt at costs. Although Union County Superin- a unique atmosphere that is tough to find Have a safe, happy and healthy spring home in the borough. tendent of Schools Carmen Centuolo has anywhere else. The “Small Town, Big and summer seasons! Glimpse of Garwood “I loved coming to Garwood because discussed the possibility of merging Garwood was a beautiful small town,” school districts, Ms. Quigley said any ‘Taxation Without Representation is Revolution!’ Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ms. Quigley said. “I just always loved the merger would have to save the borough Frank Morse, the First Mayor of Garwood GARWOOD CLOCK...At the intersection of North Avenue and Center Street, small town and the community feel they money and preserve its schools. Ms. the borough clock reminds visitors where they are and tells them the time. have.” Quigley said she believes Garwood is By HORACE CORBIN 1,125 families and 1,782 housing units. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times She began her career as a middle school already running its schools efficiently. Industry row along North and South Let’s Hold Budget Session teacher with the borough and also taught “I would definitely make sure that we Like many small towns in New Jersey Avenues is transitioning to retail shop- fifth grade and basic skills in special had our community schools if we were at the time, 105 years ago, the Borough of ping and over-55 townhouses. As with For Residents to Give Input education. In 2000, she became supervi- forced to do that,” Ms. Quigley said, “but Garwood was formed — drawing parts of other small residential towns in the state, sor of special services, where she over- I’m hoping that we, as a community and pressure is mounting to merge with neigh- By KATHLEEN VILLAGGIO various areas. Even with the reduction its 0.7 square miles from Westfield and Garwood Council President saw special education in the district, be- a town, will show the state that we are Cranford. boring towns to control rising property this year with the number of bulk pick- fore being promoted to principal of Lin- doing the right thing.” The 400 citizens of the area felt they taxes resulting from cost of schools, mu- This year, in particular, small commu- ups, the rising costs of these fees and the coln School in 2003. She said that at the The borough is seeking to save money were being treated like a stepchild. With nicipal governance and county services. nities like ours are struggling to deliver amount of bulk that is collected, we still time of her promotion, the district was through an in-district special education its manufacturing industries, they decided After more than a century, have we the same level of services that our citizens will not realize a proportionate decrease facing a lot of turnover, having six princi- program, which will start next year. Ms. they could get more value for the taxes by come full circle? Is Garwood looking east have come to expect. The borough in these costs, and the cost of fuel for our pals in a matter of five years. She said she Quigley said that sending children out of managing itself. Garwood, thus, became to Cranford or west to Westfield? council’s finance committee has met with vehicles, like everyone’s, has increased, was glad to bring stability to the position. district for special education is disruptive one of the state’s smallest municipalities. The borough’s government consists of our departments and has asked them to even though we get our gasoline from “It was getting hard on the staff having to their learning, and expensive. Due to There are 566 municipalities in the state a mayor and six council members, with suggest additional shared services initia- the County of Union at a much lesser rate a new principal come in each year,” Ms. the small number of children who require today. There is an excellent portrayal of all positions elected at large. The mayor, tives to save money. than at a regular gas station. Quigley said. She was named acting su- special education, Garwood was unable the events at the time at Garwood.org, Dennis McCarthy currently, is elected to We will be meeting again with them At the present time, we still do not perintendent in May of last year when to sustain an in-district program in the including archive information from The a four-year term and six council members very shortly to discuss their suggestions. know exactly what our final budget will William Murphy was forced to take a past. Cranford Chronicle. elected to three-year terms on a staggered It is very difficult for us to suggest reduc- be when it is finally adopted sometime leave of absence due to an illness. Ms. She said her first tasks will be to hire a “Westfield seemed indifferent, but basis. tions when we do not have the input of during the summer months. The final Quigley said that she initially took the full-time principle for Lincoln and a busi- many residents of Cranford, which itself The current council members are more residents, so I am proposing that the budget will depend on the reductions that position assuming it would be a short- ness administrator/board secretary. She had split off from several other towns, Kathleen Villaggio, council president, finance committee have a special session, may be made to the introduced budget, term commitment. also plans to keep the district on the right including Westfield, in 1871, sympathized Stephen Napolitano, Keith Sluka, Will- to be open to the public this Saturday, the actual amount of regular state aid, and “Originally, I took over because it was track. “I think that we have to make sure with Garwood.” iam Schadewald, 3rd, Anthony Sytko and May 17, at 11:30 a.m. in borough hall so our application for extraordinary aid. near the end of school,” Ms. Quigley said. that we’re following federal guidelines The population hasn’t grown much Walter Tucker. The Borough Adminis- members of the public can have the op- Recent reports indicate a softening of “I just thought that that was the right thing and state guidelines and keeping up with since the 1930s when 3,000 people inhab- trator/Clerk is Christina Ariemma. portunity to voice their opinion on pos- some sort of the Governor’s proposed to do because it would have been hard for curriculum,” Ms. Quigley said. “I also ited the borough. Today, the balanced Garwood is in the 7th Congressional sible reductions or shared services with- budget cuts to municipalities under 5,000 everyone involved to just have someone think that all our staff works very hard.” population, comprising the young, se- District, served by Representative Mike out having to come to a council meeting, in population, which we fall. niors and singles, is about 4,153, with Ferguson (R-New Providence) and is part which may not be convenient due to their I have been on council for over eight of New Jersey’s 21st Legislative District schedule. years, the last four also being the chair- Let’s All Do Our Part Garwood Residents Are served by State Senator Tom Kean (R- As you all know, the borough is faced man of the finance committee. These Westfield) and State Assemblymen Jon with ever increasing mandated costs in times are the most difficult and de- Invited to Free Subscription Bramnick (R-Westfield) and Eric Munoz manding of any time in government in To Make Garwood Energy Efficient The Westfield Leader invites all resi- (R-Summit). New Jersey for all government offi- By ANTHONY SYTKO scale operation does not mean that we dents and businesses in Garwood to a The Garwood Public Schools, headed Residents Invited cials. Even though there have been re- Garwood Councilman cannot be diligent in the areas over which free, three-month trial subscription to the by newly appointed Chief School Ad- ports of the softening of the proposed As elected officials, we have a duty to our we have the ability to do so. newspaper. Go to goleader.com and sign ministrator Teresa Quigley, serve stu- To Meet Super. Quigley state aid reductions, we are working to constituents to provide them with the best One possibility is the installation of up - no strings attached. dents in kindergarten through eighth An open house will be held for borough further reduce the introduced budget, services at a reasonable cost. However, solar panels on the roof of the municipal We intend to prove our worth such that grade. Washington School has about 70 residents to meet new Superintendent of without effecting vital services and other many of us often forget about our duties to building. This would reduce the outside more borough residents will become regu- students in kindergarten. Lincoln School Schools Teresa Quigley at Lincoln School services that we supply that other mu- each other and the planet. With the debate energy needs of our borough clerk and tax lar subscribers. Our reporters cover the educates children in grades first through on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. nicipalities do not. The problem with over global climate control grabbing head- offices, as well as the police station. If we council and board of education meetings. eighth grade and has about 333 students. Light refreshments will be served. the State of New Jersey did not happen lines around the world, it is important for can create a self-sustaining office, then our We invite education and civic groups to High school students attend Arthur L. Ms. Quigley has been employed by the overnight and it cannot be solved over- politicians to “think globally, act locally.” energy efficiency on the outside will match submit articles and photos by e-mail to Johnson High School in Clark. district since 1989. She has a master’s night, unless everyone works together It was perhaps with this spirit in mind that of the hard-working staff on the inside. [email protected]. With enough sub- The Garwood train station offers lim- degree from Adelphi University in read- to find a solution. that Mayor Dennis McCarthy announced Another simple, yet highly effective, scribers, we will be permitted to mail ited New Jersey Transit rail service on the ing and her doctorate from Seton Hall We will continue to work for all of our during his annual State of the Borough solution is to change the light bulbs in the directly from the Garwood Post Office. Raritan Valley Line and New Jersey Tran- University in educational leadership, man- residents. When the budget that is finally address that he was starting a “Go Green” municipal buildings. New fluorescent Strangely, today, we must mail from sit provides bus service to the Port Au- agement and policy. Ms. Quigley resides adopted in the summer months, it may not initiative. The focus of this program would light bulbs are much more efficient than Westfield. They must then send it to thority Bus Terminal in Midtown Man- in Scotch Plains with her husband, Frank, be the same budget that we introduced in be to introduce eco-friendly technology incandescent, which waste most of their Kearny. Then Kearny sends it to Garwood. hattan, and to Newark. and three children. March. into the municipal buildings in a way that energy on heat. Plus, fluorescent bulbs would not only create less of an impact on last longer. In fact, a household that the environment, but would hopefully be switches 30 bulbs to fluorescent can save Taste Some Wine for Mom cost-effective to the taxpayers. anywhere from $500 to $1,500 over five As the chairman of the buildings and years. The bulbs are so superior to incan- Thursday May 8th, 5pm to 7pm and Saturday May 10th, 3pm to 6pm grounds committee, I saw this as a chal- descent that Congress has mandated that we will be pouring wines that we hope will add a little glow to your Mom’s Day. lenge that I was eager to face head-on. incandescent bulbs be phased out of the Even before the mayor announced his market starting in 2012. plans, I was already thinking about meth- My vision of a “Green Garwood” is not ods to commence a program in town that some Quixotic fantasy; it is only as real, could lessen our energy needs, while still however, as the efforts of its residents. So maintaining the efficiency and high stan- I ask all of you to help make it a reality. Do dards the borough residents have come to your part in reducing your energy usage, expect. There are, admittedly, not many and together we can make this town an buildings in town where we could pursue efficient example for New Jersey and green technology, but the lack of a large- America.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 8, 2008 Page 3 Homer Hall Explored History Freeholders Receive Report With Science and Enthusiasm On Tourism Master Plan By SUZETTE F. STALKER elementary school children about their By PAUL J. PEYTON “I’m looking at this as being the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times community’s roots. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times first step to make Union County as a WESTFIELD – Fellow history buffs “He was a very dynamic speaker,” said ELIZABETH — The Union destination,” Mr. Mirabella said. reflected fondly this week on the knowl- Stan Lipson, curator of the Westfield County Board of Chosen Freeholders Mr. Gehrman responded that, edge and enthusiasm the late Homer Hall Historical Society and a teacher of com- was given a blueprint last week on “People are coming to Union County. had for the area’s past, and how he brought puter science and mathematics at Kean how to develop a plan to capitalize on They just aren’t staying long enough.” it to life for adults and children in interest- University. “He was very scientific in his Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski ing and informative ways. approach to the study of the tourism industry. Mr. Hall, a former long- history, which I appreci- Bill Gehrman, president of En said everyone that took part in the time resident of both ated coming from [a sci- Route Consulting of Philadelphia, discussions to develop a Union Westfield and Cranford, ence background] myself.” said that the $36-billion tourism in- County tourism plan were “enthusi- died on April 26 at the age “If we had an artifact, he dustry is the third largest industry in astic.” of 96 in Exeter, N.H., where was interested in what kind New Jersey, employing nearly half a En Route was given a $15,000 con- he had lived for the past of material it was made of, million workers. He said tourists who tract last September to develop the decade. He had been town how did it get [to where it stay overnight spend three times as plan. historian for Westfield and was found], who brought much money as those who only stay In other business, the board re- a member of both the it…putting the whole thing David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times for the day. viewed requests for resolutions for Westfield and Cranford his- in context, not just looking EARLY STAGES… Scientist Paul Reichert of the Schering-Plough Research Insti- torical societies, with a par- at the artifact but how it got Union County lies between the tonight’s, May 8, regular board meet- tute explains to reporters how the automated dish-testing machine operates in the Meadowlands Liberty and Middlesex ing. Among them was a resolution to ticular interest in geneal- to that place,” Mr. Lipson Schering-Plough crystal lab during a tour of the Kenilworth facility on April 28. ogy and cartography. explained. County Convention and Visitors Bu- increase the contract by $392,800 to Robert Miller, program It seemed only natural reaus. Atlantic City, South Jersey and Joseph Jingoli & Sons. Inc. of chairman for the Westfield that he explored the past as Cape May also have their own visi- Lawrenceville for “site remediation” Historical Society, de- a scientist. Mr. Hall, who Schering-Plough, HINJ Host tors bureau. of the Veneri Complex on North Av- scribed how Mr. Hall had held a doctoral degree in Among the report’s recommenda- enue in Westfield. The new contract, given multiple talks to the chemistry from Ohio State tion are the establishment of a tour- should the resolution pass, would be organization. His focus, University, spent 41 years Tour of Research Institute ism committee, identification of a $1.9 million. Mr. Miller noted, was on Homer Hall with Esso Standard Oil of By RAYNOR DENITZIO proteins and molecules. Computers destination marketing organization Joseph Graziano, director of pub- the early settlers of New Jersey and was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield. Mr. Miller said awarded patents during magnify the proteins up to 10 billion to promote Union County, creation lic works and engineering, told The Mr. Hall had an extensive knowledge of World War II for the invention of deter- KENILWORTH — Schering- times, allowing scientists to get a of a printed visitors guide and map, Westfield Leader and The Scotch the boundaries of Westfield and how they gent jet fuel. After retirement, he remained Plough, along with the HealthCare In- clear picture of the molecule’s struc- as well as a tourism website, estab- Plains-Fanwood Times that demoli- were established. active with the American Society for In- stitute of New Jersey (HINJ), hosted a ture. Computers are also used to help lishment of a visitor’s information tion of emergency-vehicle storage ga- “He loved maps, that was the big thing formation Science and Technology. tour of the company’s Kenilworth Re- determine dosages for drugs, which phone number and e-mail, starting a rages at the 300 North Avenue site is about Homer,” Mr. Miller told The While science and history were both search Institute on April 28. The tour Mr. Kessler said is “very, very tricky visitor’s shuttle to connect Newark set to begin this week. Construction Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- passions for Mr. Hall, he also devoted highlighted ways in which the com- and very, very important.” Liberty International Airport, train on a new $10.5 million office build- Fanwood Times last Friday. “Homer himself to his faith, as both a lay leader ing for county offices and a vehicle- would bring a chain and compass to dem- and choir member. He additionally en- pany uses computer technology to aid Machines also help scientists test stations and Jersey Gardens to visi- onstrate how the first settlers would set joyed music, including opera trips, lend- the development of new medications. compounds. According to Timothy tor sites. storage facility is slated to begin by boundaries for their property. ing his talents to the musical stage and “Our mission is to find medicine McGahan, a scientist who works in Mr. Gehrman suggested Union September. Construction is antici- Mr. Hall would explain how mistakes performing with such choirs as the for unmet medical needs,” said Tho- high throughput screening (where County establish a “point person” for pated to take 18 months. some settlers had made in setting their Westfield Wesley Singers. Mr. Hall also mas Kessler, executive vice president compounds are tested), scientists the county on tourism and develop Also considered was a resolution boundaries accounted for the crooked- was involved with the Boy Scouts and and president of the Schering-Plough could test about 320 compounds per “ongoing communication” with for an agreement with New Jersey ness of certain local roads today, Mr. shared many activities with his family. Research Institute. Mr. Kessler said person in a week working by hand. “stakeholders” on tourism. Transit to secure $1.8 million from Miller recalled. Mr. Hall’s wife, Juliet McCarrell Leiper that about 18.9 percent of the Mr. McGahan said that with machines, He listed Jersey Gardens Mall in the state Casino Revenue Fund to Mr. Hall’s desire to bring history to life Hall, predeceased him in July of 2006. A company’s sales are invested into re- the scientists could now test thou- Elizabeth, the largest outlet mall in transport seniors and the disabled also led him to grow mutton chop whis- son, David Arnold Hall, and a brother, through the county’s Paratransit sys- kers for the Cranford Historical Society’s Newman Arnold Hall, also predeceased search and development. sands of compounds per day. New Jersey, downtown Elizabeth, Bicentennial celebration, and for more him. Surviving are a son, three daughters, Mr. Kessler said that finding new Mr. McGahan said that although Liberty Hall Museum and the Rahway tem. than a decade he portrayed Cranford seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchil- medications is hard, noting that there for technology cannot speed up a drug’s Arts District as major attractions for The board considered a resolution founding father Josiah Crane to teach dren and a sister. every 10,000 chemical compounds cre- clinical trial, this technology has the county, all of which are located for a $38,797 contract with C&S Or- ated, one drug reaches the market. Corey sped up the discovery process. within a “19-mile loop” for potential gan Maintenance of Morristown to ‘Watchdog’ Wants to See UCIA Legal Bills Strickland, an Schering-Plough em- Prior to the tour, Hollie Gilroy, direc- tourists. repair the pipe organ at the newly CRANFORD — The Union County president. “The amounts – $28,529 and ployee who works in Computer Aided tor of communications for the HINJ, Mr. Gehrman’s report also recom- refurbished Union County Perform- Watchdog Association (UCWA) announced $36,095, respectively, for a total of Drug Discovery, said the process of briefly discussed the life sciences in- mended that the county develop a ing Arts Center in Rahway. in a statement that it has retained attorney to $64,624 – seemed rather high to be marked taking a drug from its initial conception dustry in the state. Ms. Gilroy said that plan to turn the annual Four Centu- The freeholders will vote on the file a complaint with the state’s Government ‘general file’ and not assigned to a spe- to the market can take between 10 to 14 HINJ expects a reduction of between ries in a Weekend event into a “tour- above resolutions at their regular Records Council against the Union County cific UCIA project.” years and cost $1.4 billion. meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Free- Improvement Authority (UCIA): “This ac- “Given the knowledge that the taxpay- 500 and 1,000 jobs in the industry ism product.” tion has been brought because the records ers are footing the bill for DeFilippo’s Schering-Plough employees statewide. Ms. Gilroy said that the total “This (the Union County Tourism holders Meeting Room on the sixth custodian of the UCIA, Charlotte DeFilippo, lawsuit, which was brought by a county showed three of the laboratories where number of jobs in the industry should Master Plan) is a realistic plan. It’s floor of the Union County Adminis- who is the executive director of the UCIA as employee who alleges DeFilippo rou- technology is aiding the discovery of stay between 62,000 and 63,000. not pie in the sky. This is a Union tration Building in Elizabeth. well as the chairman of the Union County tinely intermingles her political business new medication. Scientists demon- “We might be down slightly but not as County plan,” he told the freeholders. Democratic Committee, has violated the as the Union County Democratic Chair- strated how the company uses com- much as we thought,” Ms. Gilroy said. Freeholder Vice Chairman Al See more government Open Public Records Act (OPRA) by re- man with the management of county gov- puters and microprocessor technol- Ms. Gilroy said a final report from Mirabella said he was encouraged by reports on page 8 dacting nearly all of the information in law ernment, I thought a closer look at these ogy to understand the structure of HINJ should be complete in June. the report. firm invoices totaling $64,624for UCIA’s legal bills was in order,” Ms. Renna said. legal work and by not providing a specific, UCWA reports that records obtained legal basis for doing so.” UCWA said it from the UCIA through the OPRA re- “routinely” obtains the UCIA’s bills lists and quest show that the law firm DeCotiis, posts them on its website. FitzPatrick, Cole and Wisler was paid “We ordinarily don’t ask to review $1,306,634 in 2007 and $1,085,552 in legal bills, there are so many of them, but 2006. This includes $41,879 to these two submitted at the end of the year defendMs. DeFilippo in an employee caught my eye,” said Tina Renna, UCWA lawsuit, which is ongoing.

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Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association A vibrant downtown is one of the fac- after noon and all day Saturday. We used The others are made up. Are you sharp tors that make Westfield such a desirable to enforce parking from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey community in which to live, work, shop We reduced the enforcement hours to 9 tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 and visit. One of the essential ingredients a.m. to 7 p.m. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 to the success of our downtown is an We have also improved the signage in guess. If you get two – well-read indi- effective parking system. Over the past all of our lots to clarify parking regula- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If few years, the town council has taken tions and free parking opportunities in you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at many steps to improve our parking sys- each lot. Believe it or not, over the past free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 tem. There has been a lot of talk recently year, some residents have been critical All words and correct definitions about the parking situation, so I think this that we have not collected enough rev- come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. is a good time to review what has been enue from our parking, while others have Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte accomplished and our goals for the fu- asked us to decrease parking fees and Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR ture. fines, which would reduce revenue. 1. Jagat – In Hinduism, animate beings Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo In the past three years, we have made Enforcement is a necessary compo- 2. Protist – Any one-celled plant or many improvements and significant in- nent of any parking system. In fact, COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION animal vestments into our parking assets. For even with our present enforcement, we 3. Rief – Robbery Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly example, in the past eight months we have found that many employees and EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS 4. Curmudgeon – A miser; cantanker- renovated what used to be referred to as even some business owners who have ous fellow Ben Corbin lots 1 and 8 (the lot behind Panera Bread). been vocal on parking issues, feed street SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Also, that lot used to be half occupied by meters in front of their stores, taking RIDENT 1. Pungent; foul smelling One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 employees. We now use the vast majority spaces that would otherwise be used by of the lot for shoppers and have moved customers. In a recent article in the 2. The quality of being wise; common most of those employees to what had been Courier News, representatives of a sense underutilized on street spaces on the edge nearby community commented that they 3. Laughing, smiling, or grinning Mother’s Day Gestures of Love and Thanks of the downtown. The meters on those wanted to model its parking system af- 4. Very angry; irate spaces have been bagged and are used by ter Westfield’s — recognizing that it ANACLASIS permitted employees. was an important component of our 1. Deviation of the spine laterally We have also improved the Southside great downtown. This included enforce- 2. A suppression of the flow of blood in Should Be Extended Throughout the Year train station lot and will be looking to ment, as they noted that it encouraged an organ or tissue Each year in the United States we celebrate Mother’s aunts, caring neighbors and foster parents, who, through redesign the Northside train station lot to turn over in the spaces and brought 3. Bending backwards increase capacity and to improve traffic more shoppers into the area. 4. A sharp pain in the buttocks Day on the second Sunday in May, a day on which we pay loving words and actions, deserve to be remembered this PANTOFLE tribute to those women who shape our lives in so many day as well. And Mother’s Day also commemorates those flow at the North Avenue and Elm Street There is a delicate balance between intersection. being user-friendly and enforcing regula- 1. The charred wick of a candle ways – as nurturer, teacher, friend, role model and confi- mothers who are deceased, but whose memory continues Westfield has also made investments tions to discourage meter feeding; be- 2. A slipper dante – and influence us perhaps more than anyone else in to comfort and inspire us. in pay station technology, which has tween continuing to make investments in 3. A daydream who we become as we mature. Mother’s Day will be On Mother’s Day, family gatherings take place at helped increase flexibility in parking our parking assets and finding resources 4. A loud clanging noise celebrated this year on May 11. homes and restaurants across the country. Mom is feted spaces usage, so that we can maximize in view of the difficult financial climate CHAMADE occupancy. These are only a few ex- for municipalities. 1. Very small amount; a pinch From infancy, our mother guides us as we learn to walk, with cards, flowers or gifts, from lavish expressions to the 2. Utter dismay; astonishment talk and discover the fascinating and complex world simple crayon-inscribed sentiment created by a loving amples of the capital investment into As stewards of the parking system, we downtown parking. will continue our efforts to work with 3. A midieval wind instrument similar around us. She is our first teacher, telling us the names of child. We call, visit and make special plans this day to We have also worked to make parking residents, downtown property owners and to the trombone each person, flower and place we encounter, along with show Mom how much we care. more visitor-friendly. The street meters merchants to increase parking capacity 4. In military usage, a signal for retreat our ABCs. She taps our imagination with books, pictures But while Mother’s Day is celebrated just one day a have a 10 minutes free button for those and make the system more user-friendly, or ceasefire and music. She instills in us values and faith, encourages year, mothers celebrate the lives of their children each day making a quick stop. Also, the Southside knowing that parking is a key to the our budding talents, shares our joys and sorrows, and of the year, every year, through their words, gestures and commuter spaces are free every weekday success of our downtown. Letters to helps us find our way. deeds. Motherhood is an integral part of who these women By example of their own lives, mothers guide daughters are, no matter how old their children may be or how far See more letters on page 13 the Editor on their journey toward womanhood and teach their sons away they may live. It is a bond that stretches across years to love and respect women. Together with fathers, they and miles, as well as events that can impact family Letters to the Editor Was Heroux’s Win at reveal to their children the importance of commitment, relationships. Penn Relays Missed? compassion and the unconditional love that form strong We wish all the mothers of our communities – those Westfield Parking Enforcement Policy Is family and community bonds. with children of their own and those who mother others’ I was looking forward to reading The From our mothers we learn many more life lessons as children – a very happy Mother’s Day. Additionally, we Westfield Leader this week [May 1] to see Chasing People Away from Downtown the coverage of this year’s Penn Relays. In well. We learn about making sacrifices for those we love. encourage all children and grandchildren to honor these light of Bruce Johnson’s April 24 article We learn patience, kindness and consideration for others. women with a special expression of gratitude this day, but I was a bit astonished to read Mr. goods and merchandise, on parents sit- Caruana’s claims in the article that ap- ting in the car and waiting for their chil- recalling the 1978, 400-meter relay Cham- We learn it is okay to make mistakes, that we can over- not just this day alone. Let us take time throughout the peared in The Westfield Leader last week. dren to come out of the candy or ice cream pionship of America win, I was expecting come challenges and that we can weather the storms that year to call, write a note, or e-mail our mothers to let them While I am not privy to his numbers, I feel store. The point, Mr. Caruana, is that a significant follow up with Brandon pass through our lives. know we are thinking of them; let us take time from our it safe to assume that, were there no these are the people the town policy is Heroux’s recent win in the javelin for high While Mother’s Day traditionally celebrates the roles busy schedules to visit with our mothers, and to remember appreciable changes in expenses, if one chasing away, the residents looking to school boys. Sad to say, Bruce’s only of mothers and grandmothers, it also can extend to other those mothers who may be alone. Tell them how much doubles the rate for parking, there should support the economic viability of this mention was the last two sentences of his be some sort of profit attained. To claim town each and every day. These are not article that names him as athlete of the women who have “mothered” children who are not their they mean to us. Such gestures can mean everything to week. Dave Corbin, Assistant publisher own. These “other mothers” may be stepmothers, favorite those who have given us a lifetime of love. a loss only suggests to me that there were some phantom, mystical throngs of exorbitant expenses incurred by the town people, who may or may not show up no and sports reporter, made an acknowledg- in regards to parking. matter how convenient town parking may ment at the end of his column that would be I suggest we might find such expenses be. appropriate for winning a duel meet – not in the expansion of the parking enforce- Is there meter feeding by employees? a major championship. Common Sense Is a Great ment area — perhaps we might look at the Probably. However, if the merchants feel That was the extent of the acknowledg- cost for increased manpower, training, that this is detrimental to their businesses, ment. Since the sports department failed uniforms and police personnel supervi- let them control their own destiny by either to explain the importance of Brandon’s sion of this unit. Additionally, we might paying for parking permits or losing the win to the readers of The Leader, allow Instrument of Compassion question the use of a fleet of cars, which employee due to the cost of parking tickets. me. The Penn Relays invites hundreds of high school and college teams to compete Why is Muhlenberg Hospital closing? The simple It’s time for everyone to dig in with their knuckles to the necessitates gasoline and maintenance — To pin the hopes of economic viability where feet might best be used. on parking, while ignoring a plethora of at the carnival. These athletes come from answer is that too few patients are paying their bills. For ground and battle with ‘never say die’ resolve. It will be Another thought that leaps to mind is other factors, such as the economy and all over the United States and countries years, Muhlenberg has been providing health care to a long struggle, and the corner will only turn when greed the cost for removal of parking meters in the rent costs, (to name just a few) doesn’t outside our borders to participate in the those that don’t (and/or can’t) pay. The state has been and special interests begin to give way. The start of the every lot and their replacement with pay seem correct. Reading this article, I think track and field events. Winning an event, subsidizing the hospital in an attempt to cover the short- battle is occurring in Trenton right now on the budget stations. These stations should also have it might be time to compare the current relay or individual, is a significant ac- fall. The amount of non-paying customers has grown. slated for completion at the end of June. It hasn’t been a provided a huge revenue source as there is profit/loss situation to the pre-parking complishment. The athletes are invited never “time left on the meter,” creating deck initiative. My gut feeling tells me based on the quality of their performances Coupled with that, the state is now broke. good start. The family-leave program just signed into law and the high level of skill they possess. The polls show that most New Jerseyans are deeply sinks us further – see letter on page 5. There are many multiple payments for unused time. Is that, without the huge cost expansion, enforcement overzealous? Debatable, I’m parking, at half the current rate, provided Brandon won the javelin competition concerned, and much has been written as to why the State fanatical proposals such as closing state parks and mon- sure, but I vote yes. revenue to the town. at the 114th Penn Relay Carnival on April is broke such as: there are fewer businesses to tax; the etizing future tolls. A reality check is needed, and you I sit in my office and watch as these Perhaps it’s time to streamline the park- 25, with a throw of 202’0” [61.56 meters]. people are already taxed beyond sensibility; every con- must let them know how you feel about the priorities. agents swoop down on residents stopping ing unit and let the town use the savings to His effort beat out nine higher-seeded ceivable user-fee has been imposed; social programs have From what we see at all levels of government, cuts must for five minutes to pick up their meals explore other avenues to achieve and throwers in the competition, including (with hazard blinkers on) from their fa- maintain economic success. the national leader from Pennsylvania. grown far beyond affordability; there are too many people come from the top in compensation reductions; multi- Brandon is the only individual in the on the public dole; corruption and malfeasance have dippers and patronage must be eliminated; health care and vorite restaurants, on FedEx, UPS and Jay Schuster business supply trucks trying to deliver history of Westfield High School to com- drained the public coffers; too many leaders think of only benefits must be brought in line with private industry; Westfield pete and win in this event at the Penn their power and egos; special-interest groups have be- runaway public education costs must be brought under Relays. Westfield Hall of Famer Kevin come too strong and are disproportionately grabbing too control; businesses and jobs must be nurtured; the illegal Using the Bushes Is not Sanitary and McGorty [high jump and pole vault], much of the resources; public priorities have not been immigration problem must be solved, and swift action Drew Cary [shot put and school record established and followed, and people and businesses are must be taken on the crooks. It’s not the little guy who got holder], Jeff Perella [3000 meters], Mike Doesn’t Make For a Good Neighbor Woods [pole vault], Adam Bergo [high losing faith in New Jersey and leaving (that drains the us into this mess. I am the mother of two boys, ages 6 and to pay a small surcharge to put up and jump] placed in the meet but never won revenue stream and job base). Common sense is a great instrument of compassion. 8, who play baseball in Westfield. I am maintain a Port-a-Potty at the field. I have their event. Brandon’s throw also set Has the state lost the ability to govern? Can it right Have courage, and with this, we need a sprinkle of concerned about the lack of a Port-a- also noticed that near the diamonds, there Westfield High School and Union County itself? Or has it morphed into an irreconcilable menace? optimism, while seeking leadership with the strength to Potty and garbage cans at the Jefferson are not enough garbage cans. I see litter, records for the new rules javelin. Can the people become the government again, as was stand up against the inbred peril. School playing field. Small children fre- plastic bottles and other debris left behind Much has been written about the Penn established by our revolutionary forefathers? It’s not time to ‘cut and run.’ Let’s make New Jersey a quently have urgent and sudden needs to after practices and games. While having Relay Championship 1978, 400-meter Sounds like the basis for an electrifying novel, though proud, great state again. Only then can we keep our use the bathroom. There is no place to go cans at each backstop doesn’t ensure that relay team and the 1995 distance medley at Jefferson. people will place their trash in the cans, it relay team and rightly so. I place not pleasant. Still, the situation is real, with peoples’ institutions from closing and return to leadership in the Gumbert Field has a restroom. does serve as a reminder. Brandon’s javelin win equal to the previ- wellbeing at stake — and there’s more to come. world, as was the case not too long ago. Tamaques Park has a bathroom. Memo- Westfield is a beautiful town. Let’s ous wins and as significant as those two. rial Pool field has a Port-a-Potty. Why help to keep it that way by installing a I have been a coach of football and track not at Jefferson? With four baseball dia- toilet and more trashcans at the Jefferson and field at WHS since 1972. I was an monds and hundreds of kids and parents playing fields. By doing so, the baseball assistant coach for Gary Kehler and Walt at the field every weekend, plus week- community will be demonstrating their Clarkson and was fortunate to work with night practices, surely there is a need for commitment to a cleaner town and to the members of the 1978, 400-meter relay a facility. comfort and health of all players, their team in both sports. As a head of track Using the bushes is not sanitary, and it fans and families. from 1979 to 1991, I coached Kevin and certainly doesn’t make for a good rela- Drew in their events, and as an assistant tionship with the neighbors. If cost is an Ardis DeCamp Westfield for Jack Martin, I coached Mike Woods issue, I am sure most parents would agree and was at Penn for Jeff and Adam’s efforts in their events. I’ve coached Bran- Scotch Plains SID Proposal Criticized don for the past two plus years, and he is as hard working and dedicated to his success in the javelin as anyone of the Due to Poor Economic Conditions previously mentioned young men. I attended the SID presentation given Our economy has worsened, expenses Westfield has been fortunate to have at town hall [Scotch Plains Municipal are rising, stores are closing (even in had and continue to have outstanding and Building] a few weeks ago. What struck Westfield) and businesses are doing dedicated track and field athletes and me as odd was that Ms. Malool, who has poorly, not because of appearance of the each one deserves to be recognized for been involved with this project for years, town, but because people are trying to their outstanding efforts. I hope in the needed a lawyer paid by the town to manage their budgets with rising costs future, the sports department will spend explain the concept of the SID to people and limited incomes. more than a few sentences in acknowl- present. We don’t need another tax on our busi- edgment of a truly outstanding effort. Ms. Malool did comment that this time, ness property owners, who are already Greg Gorski it (the SID) will pass. Today, April 29, I struggling. If the council has such strong Westfield received a multi-page packet to read and positive feelings about this project, they comment on at the SID meeting on April should find funds to support it. Editor’s Note: Dave Corbin and Bruce 30 — one whole day to review the infor- Johnson agree with Mr. Gorski – see the Constant Baldasarre sports section this week. mation and the ordinance from 2004. Scotch Plains Have things not changed in four years? 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 8, 2008 Page 5 Westfield Schools Commentary Letters to the Editor Community Cares About Education, Our Schools and Our Town New Paid Leave Law Throws NJ By Margaret Dolan, Superintendent of Schools Small Businesses Under the Bus As stated in our mission statement, the college and the workplace, we regularly We are disappointed Governor Jon Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpar- foundation of our district is “built on the review what we teach our students at every Corzine chose to sign this legislation tisan organization, NFIB gives small- and successful cooperation among family, level from kindergarten to twelfth grade. [Family Leave] and ignore the real-world independent-business owners a voice in school and community.” This coopera- Our students’ test results are consistently experience of small-business owners who shaping the public policy issues that af- tion is the hallmark of the Westfield Pub- above the state and national average and have spoken out at great length about the fect their business. For more information, lic Schools, where support for education generally exceed those of other districts in difficulties this new law will create. see NFIB.com. is evident in many ways, including the our socio-economic factor group. We are This new law throws small businesses Laurie Ehlbeck volunteer efforts of our parents and the ranked in Newsweek and NJ Monthly maga- under the bus. Unlike federal law, this NJ Director, NFIB financial approval of our annual school zines among top performing schools in the new mandate in New Jersey will not ex- budget by the community. The Westfield nation and the state. empt small businesses with fewer than 50 community cares about education, our Our mission statement acknowledges employees — meaning an avalanche of Governor Corzine Signs schools and our town. An educational the importance of preparing “students to new paperwork, red tape and headaches foundation and numerous community achieve excellence and to become re- for our state’s smallest businesses that are Family-Leave Legislation groups complement the active parent/ sponsible citizens...” We have seen many already struggling in this economy. TRENTON – Governor Jon Corzine teacher/student organizations that sup- examples of both during this school year. Courtesy of Tom Sloan Small-business owners need flexible last Friday signed a family-leave insur- port our schools. Students practice their civic skills through BEIJING...From in front of the Beijing Mayor’s residence (former Japanese em- policies that better fit the needs of their ance bill. The legislation permits up to six This is an exciting year in the Westfield Student Council and Project Citizen. At bassy), Tom Sloan of Westfield reports that the Chinese are not happy with the French employees and their business — what weeks of benefits for workers taking leave Public Schools. Our 10th school will open all grade levels, students participate in and CNN (Jack Cafferty, particularly) over Cafferty’s remark on boycotting the may work for Wal-Mart doesn’t always to provide care certified to be necessary in September, filling a demand for space community service programs. Olympic ceremonies. Cafferty later apologized for referring to “goons and thugs.” work on Main Street. Forcing small em- for sick family members, newborn and and an opportunity for expanded teacher At the district level, we are making Sloan said, “The average citizen here and in Hong Kong has taken it personally.” ployers to adhere to a one-size-fits-all newly-adopted children. collaboration. Lincoln School, the efforts to be good citizens through our Separately, he said, “Though anti-western behavior was reported on, I experienced paid leave mandate will have a tremen- “This family-leave insurance bill is district’s first dedicated Early Childhood commitment to our energy conservation none. Traffic was bearable and weather is similar to the New York area.” Pictured, dously negative impact on the small-busi- personally significant to me,” said Gov- Learning Center, will serve all of program. We have instituted energy re- left to right are: Mr. Sloan and his colleague, Sean Wu, a security representative from ness community in New Jersey. ernor Corzine. “When I was in the hospi- Westfield’s kindergarten students and pre- views, which are conducted in each school Hill and Associates. They are traveling with NYSE CEO Duncan Niederauer. While there is never a right time for tal after my accident last spring, it was the school children with special needs. Teach- and have ongoing communications with government to force a costly new man- strong support from my family that kept ers, administrators and parents are al- staff to find more efficient ways to save Westfield Mayor and Council Reject date onto small business, it should be me going. I was fortunate my family ready planning wonderful learning and energy. noted that now is definitely the wrong members had the flexibility to be there for social experiences in an environment de- We continue to communicate our many time. Higher fuel costs, soaring health me, day-in and day-out.” signed especially for our youngest learn- district-wide efforts through our website, Businessman Norm Greco’s Remarks insurance premiums and rising food and Applying to all New Jersey businesses, ers. A valued member of Westfield’s westfieldnjk12.org, and encourage the We are all proud of the fact that being with an open and respectful discussion of raw material prices are already pinching the legislation proposes to fund the pro- teaching team has been appointed the public to communicate with me and the a member of the Westfield Town Council all issues and avoid any further irrespon- profits and making it difficult for many gram by an employee payroll deduction new principal for Lincoln and will offi- board of education at is truly volunteer service. The mayor and sible personal attacks. We believe that the small employers to stay afloat. With so amounting to approximately $33 a year. cially take the lead on July 1. [email protected] Westfield council members all have an annual sal- people of Westfield expect and deserve many challenges for small businesses to Workers on leave will receive two-thirds As our youngest students take part in Board of Education is comprised of nine ary of $1 with no pension or benefits. We this from their elected officials and other navigate, now is the wrong time to im- of their weekly pay, up to a maximum an innovative era in the Westfield Public elected representatives, who volunteer are also proud of the fact that we try to local leaders. pose a costly new mandate that will make weekly benefit of $524 in 2008. Schools in September, our high school countless hours to ensure a quality educa- keep our conversations and debates on Mayor Andy Skibitsky and running a small business more difficult Department of Labor estimates that students will experience a new beginning tional experience to Westfield students. substantive issues with a respectful tone. Councilpersons Frank Arena, Joann and more expensive. approximately 38,000 or about 1 percent as well. They will enter school with a new The board bases its work and deliberation There are many times that we disagree, Neylan, Vicki Kimmins, Mark NFIB is the nation’s leading small busi- of New Jersey’s workforce will collect principal, following a community-wide on district goals and initiatives, as well as but we believe that the people of Westfield Ciarrocca, David Haas, Jim Foerst ness association, with offices in Wash- benefits annually. To prevent fraud, anti- survey and an intensive search process on the legally mandated business of the are best served in this manner. For this and Tom Bigosinski ington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals. fraud measures will be used. involving administrators, teachers, par- district. In addition to opening Lincoln reason, we are particularly disappointed ents and students. Leadership, vision and School, hiring Lincoln School and in the tone of the statements by Norman Prices effective: the experience of successfully motivat- Westfield High School principals, com- Greco that appeared in last week’s 4/9 thru 4/29/08 Store Open ing and connecting with high school stu- municating and assessing district initia- Westfield Leader. Mr. Greco’s personal Sunday dents are qualities that this skilled leader tives, and committing to an energy con- attacks directed at Councilman Sal Wines & Spirits brings to the position as the seventh prin- servation program, the board’s goals this Caruana are unfair, inaccurate and unpro- 333 South Ave. East , Westfield, NJ • (908) 232-8700 cipal in the 92-year recorded history of year also include updating measures of ductive. It is particularly disappointing VISIT OUR Prices effective Wed., Apr. 30 The items thru Tues. 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All cases sold containing single type only. Page 6 Thursday, May 8, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Jay Kennedy Is Chairman Of Alzheimer’s Golf Raffle AREA – Jay Kennedy of Chatham, Chief Executive Officer, commented, a financial advisor with Northwest- “Jay Kennedy’s enthusiasm and com- ern Mutual in Summit, is chairman of mitment to our Legendary Links Golf the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Raffle is deeply appreciated by the New Jersey Chapter’s 2008 Legend- board and staff of the Greater New ary Links Golf Raffle. Jersey chapter. Volunteers such as Mr. Mr. Kennedy, who holds Chartered Kennedy are crucial to the success of Life Underwriter, Chartered Finan- our organization.” cial Consultant and Certified Long The golf raffle offers golf enthusiasts Term Care designations, has been with the opportunity to experience courses Northwestern Mutual for 18 years. He considered “the best of the best” be- has been a member of the golf raffle cause of their history, excellence of committee for more than 10 years. His design or quality of course conditions. DISTINGUISHED WOMEN…Area residents Cena Pollitt, Eleanor Willert and dedication to the success of the golf Among the featured golf courses Linda Maggio, pictured left to right, are honored as women of courage, confi- raffle and passion for the cause have are Trump National Golf Club of dence and character during the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council’s Silver helped the chapter realize its mission to Bedminster, Hamilton Farm Golf Club and Gold Dinner April 29 at Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch Plains. provide programs and services to the of Gladstone and Baltusrol Golf Club over 350,000 New Jersey people af- of Springfield. Also included is a Scout Council Honors Many fected by Alzheimer’s disease. Pebble Beach Resorts package for two “Over the years, the Legendary Links in Pebble Beach, Calif. Golf Raffle has given thousands of golf Tickets are $100, and only 1,000 are At Silver and Gold Dinner enthusiasts the chance to play on some being sold. Proceeds will benefit pro- of the country’s best courses,” Mr. grams and services offered by the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Girl Norwine and Ellen Ushay, all of Kennedy said. “And more importantly, Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Scouts of Washington Rock Council Cranford; Kris Kiefer of Westfield and it has given them an opportunity to Jersey Chapter. MR. AND MRS. KENNETH RICHARD KIMBLE, JR. (GSWRC) saluted more than 60 vol- Lisa Sasso-Kocha, Susan Tomljanovic make a difference in the lives of thou- Each of the 30 prize packages in- (She is the former Miss Valerie Jean Budzinski) unteers and friends during its Silver and Angie Voorhees, all of Fanwood/ sands of New Jersey residents who are cludes a round of golf, golf carts or and Gold Dinner on April 29 at Scotch Plains; Honor Pin – Catherine struggling with Alzheimer’s disease.” caddies, and lunch for the winner and Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance in Kattak of Westfield, Christina Liebrich Patricia Lombreglia, president and two additional guests. The drawing Scotch Plains. More than 270 sup- of Westfield, board, and Thanks Badge for the 30 prize packages will be held porters of the movement attended the II – Bernadine Liebrich of Westfield. during a cocktail reception on Tues- Miss Valerie Budzinski event. Adrienne Supino, a reporter for New Rotters Welcome day, May 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seven men and women received Jersey Network, served as mistress of Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield. the Emerald Award, the highest honor ceremonies. Assisting her in the pre- Benjamin Jacob For information or to purchase raffle Weds Kenneth Kimble, Jr. available to any adult volunteer with sentation of awards was GSWRC Chief Kenneth Rotter and Bethany Nadel tickets, call the Alzheimer’s Associa- GSWRC. Among the recipients was Executive Officer Donna Dolce and of Westfield have announced the birth tion at (609) 275-1180 or visit alznj.org/ Miss Valerie Jean Budzinski, the had a bow at the waist and the organza Merry Wisler of Westfield. Board President Tiffany Wilson. of their son, Benjamin Jacob Rotter, legendarylinks.html. Sponsors are daughter of Mrs. Cathy Fluta and skirt was puckered with rhinestone Additionally, the council paid trib- Silver and Gold Committee Chair- on Thursday, May 1, at 8:15 a.m. at Bankers Life and Casualty Company, Edward Budzinski, Jr., both of Scotch accents. She carried a pomander of ute to 31 young women who earned man Nancy Faulks and June Chernetz, Overlook Hospital in Summit. Genesis HealthCare, Investors Sav- Plains, was married on Saturday, Sep- pink carnations. their Gold Awards this past year by chairman of the Awards and Recog- Benjamin weighed 7 pounds and 7 ings Bank and The Provident Bank. tember 8, to Kenneth Richard Michael Patriarca of Scotch Plains, showing a Powerpoint video high- nitions Committee, and their com- ounces and measured 20 inches in Kimble, Jr. He is the son of Kenneth a lifelong friend of the bridegroom, lighting their accomplishments. mittee members, also played signifi- length at birth. Plans Are Underway Kimble, Sr. of Fanwood and the late was the best man. Serving as ushers Linda Maggio of Westfield, execu- cant roles in the festivities. He joins his brother, Maxwell Mrs. Carolyn Kimble. were Avi Horev of Manhattan, N.Y., tive director of the Westfield United Nearly 100 businesses, organiza- Solomon Rotter, age 23 months. For Westfield Parade The afternoon ceremony took place Michael Marcovecchio of Fanwood Way; Cena Pollitt of Fanwood, tions and individuals partnered fi- The baby’s maternal grandparents WESTFIELD – Plans currently are at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- and Gil Engelke of Westfield, also GSWRC’s board president from 1985 nancially with GSWRC for the event. are Marilyn Wiener of Green Brook underway for the annual Westfield man Catholic Church in Scotch Plains, lifelong friends of the bridegroom, to 1989, and Eleanor Willert of North Key contributors included ABC Bak- and Howard Nadel and Cindy Nadel Memorial Day Parade, which is sched- with the Reverend John J. Paladino and Edward Budzinski, III of Scotch Plainfield, a longtime council sup- ers, Comcast, Commerce Bank and of West Orange. uled for Monday, May 26. Opening officiating. A reception followed at Plains, brother of the bride. porter, were feted as women of cour- Salerno, Gannon and Angelo, P.C. Larry and Susan Rotter of Byram ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial the Valley Regency in Clifton. Ryan Powell of Fairfax Station, age, confidence and character. Founded in 1957, the GSWRC Township are his paternal grandpar- Monument will begin at 9 a.m. Parade Given in marriage by her father, the Va., cousin of the bride, was the ring Other local honorees were as fol- serves nearly 11,000 girls and adults ents. participants are required to assemble in bride wore a strapless, ivory A-line bearer. Blake Parenti, cousin and god- lows: Appreciation Pin – Eileen in 25 communities. For more informa- the Lord & Taylor (West) parking lot on James Clifford Hjelm gown with a hand- son of the bride, and Evan Parenti, Caulfield, Caroline Duffy, Katie tion, visit westfieldnj.com/girlscouts. North Avenue, West, at 8 a.m. All beaded and lace bodice, French tulle cousin of the bride, both of Clark, Gaffneys Welcome Westfield and Mountainside organiza- skirt with a wide border of gold satin held candles. tions are invited to march in this year’s and beaded lace trim, and a chapel- Miss Norma Jean Wittig of Scotch Michael and Luke tribute to veterans who made the ulti- length train. A cathedral-length ivory Plains, a lifelong friend of the bride, Christopher and Amy Gaffney of mate sacrifice fighting for freedom. veil with delicate beaded edge com- and Miss Kim Valentini of Edison, Westfield have announced the birth of The Westfield Memorial Day Parade pleted her attire. She carried a bouquet cousin of the bridegroom, gave scrip- their identical twin sons on Tuesday, Committee urges organizations or indi- of ivory roses with stephanotis. ture readings. April 8, at Robert Wood Johnson Uni- viduals to either march in the parade, Mrs. Eileen Parenti of Clark, aunt A graduate of Scotch Plains- versity Hospital in New Brunswick. sponsor a wreath to be placed at the of the bride, was the matron of honor. Fanwood High School, the bride Michael Brent, born at 8 a.m., monument or make a financial contri- Miss Carla Grabert of Scotch Plains, earned a Bachelor of Science degree weighed 5 pounds and 3 ounces and bution to the parade committee to help lifelong friend of the bride, was the in 2003 from Clemson University in measured 19 inches in length at birth. offset the costs of running the parade. maid of honor. The bridal attendants South Carolina. She is employed with Luke James, born at 8:12 a.m., The committee also is asking for included Miss Alyssa Yetka of Chanel, Inc. in Piscataway as an ac- weighed 5 pounds and 13 ounces and information about any Westfield or Hoboken, Miss Tessa LaRosa of count management specialist. measured 19 inches in length at birth. Mountainside residents who have Scotch Plains and Miss Adena Plesmid The bridegroom also is a graduate They join their brother, Christo- family currently serving in or recently of Hoboken, all lifelong friends of the of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High pher Joseph Gaffney, age 13 months. returned from the Middle East. A bride; Mrs. Joy Budzinski of Scotch School. He is employed with Sunrise The babies’ maternal grandparents tribute is being planned. Plains, sister-in-law of the bride, and ShopRite Liquors Inc. in Westfield as are Amy and Brent Papi of East This year’s parade route, following Mrs. Kristy Richie of Scotch Plains, an assistant manager. 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For More Information: 908-272-0200 www.dhplaw.net A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 8, 2008 Page 7 WUW Committee Wraps Up Borough Library Highlights Activities Review of Funding Requests Taking Place For All Ages During May WESTFIELD – The Westfield United “The input and involvement of our MOUNTAINSIDE – The Mountainside dates and topics are May 14 – product Way’s (WUW) Fund Distribution Com- volunteers provides a critical link to the Public Library on Constitution Plaza has research, and May 21 – online readers’ mittee recently completed its review of community,” Ms. Kaplan said. “We want announced programs for this month. advisory. Participants are advised to bring funding requests for 2009 from its 18 to assure Westfield United Way contribu- “Brown Bag Movies” are being shown lunch and a pad for taking notes. This member agencies. tors that their money is being used wisely.” Mondays at noon this month. The theme program is free and open to the public. Chaired by Linda Kaplan, the commit- The 14 residents on the committee spent is musicals from the 1940s. Attendees are “Children’s Book Week” is May 12 to tee was charged with making recommen- hundreds of hours over a three-month asked to bring a brown bag lunch. 17. The public is invited to see the library’s dations on how to distribute half a million period interviewing agency directors, re- “Wednesday Night at the Movies” is collection of children’s books, both clas- dollars among the agencies, to ensure viewing financial information and evalu- featuring Oscar winners. Films are shown sic and new. Winners of the children’s they have adequate funding to continue ating the effectiveness of programs and on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For descrip- bookmark contest will be announced on programs that serve the community. services. Agencies answer questions on tions, call the library at (908) 233-0115 or Monday, May 12, and all contest entries These programs include such services achievements of their programs, people visit mountainsidelibrary.org. will be displayed in the children’s room. as transportation for senior citizens, meal they serve, alternative sources of income Toddler Story Time is being held on With May as Pacific-Asian Month, delivery to homebound individuals, shel- available to them and problems they could Tuesdays in May from 10 to 10:30 a.m., story time and craft programs will be held ter and counseling for domestic abuse encounter in the next year. UNITED…Westfield United Way committee members analyze requests for for 2-year-olds with an adult caregiver. on Mondays, May 12 and 19, from 3:30 to victims and educating children about sub- After reviewing and evaluating the financial support for 2009. Pictured, left to right, are: Seated, Susie Schwarz, Preschool Story Time is offered Wednes- 4:15 p.m. for Mountainside children in stance abuse prevention. agencies’ requests, the committee debates Colleen Echausse, Linda Kaplan, chairman; John Ripperger, Art Condodina and days from 2 to 2:30 p.m. for ages 3 to 5. grades 2 and up. Registration is required. Ms. Kaplan said the dedicated resi- and deliberates the needs of both the Paul Zoidis, and standing, Jason McLane, Rick Malacrea, Charlie Weidman, Story Time Theatre for kindergarteners is The Friends of the Mountainside Li- dents who serve with her on the commit- community and each agency to determine Anthony Cook, John Reynolds, Kathleen Lynch, Lou Francz and Kevin Fitzpatrick. being held on Wednesdays through May brary will meet on Tuesday, May 13, at tee exercised due diligence and conducted how the funds are to be allocated. 21 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. an extensive review that reflected the The trustee board approves the recom- ‘Tea and Strings’ Event to Be Held Registration is still open for the Tod- New members are welcome. The Friends’ concerns of those who donate to WUW. mendations of the committee, then 2008 dler Story Time. The preschool story time Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June goals will be established. The money will and kindergarten story time theater are 7, at the library. Baby Shower to Aid be distributed beginning in 2009. At Historic Hetfield House May 18 full. Story time programs are open to Mike Martuza from Fran-Net will be at Member agencies include the Ameri- MOUNTAINSIDE – A “Tea and winners of the fundraiser mailing raffle Mountainside residents only. the library on Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m. Disaster Relief Effort can Red Cross, The Arc of Union County, Strings Open House” will take place on will be drawn and announced at 2 p.m. “Music Adventures for Kids,” a series to answer questions on franchising op- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Presby- the Boy Scouts, Central Jersey Legal Ser- Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the “Our committee has spent many hours of four, 45-minute music sessions for portunities. This program is free and open terian Church will hold a baby shower for vices, Cerebral Palsy League, Commu- Hetfield House, located on Constitution on planning and attending events aimed at children ages 3 to 5, is offered at 2 p.m. on to the public, but interested individuals all ages and friends on Friday, May 16, nity Access Unlimited, CONTACT We Plaza in Mountainside. Admission is free. encouraging Mountainside residents and Thursdays in May for Mountainside resi- are asked to call the library to register. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall Care, the Girl Scouts, Jewish Community Tea will be served along with home- neighbors to enjoy their historic old trea- dents only. The library will be closed on Monday, on Marian Avenue. Center, Jewish Family Services, Mobile made finger foods and the Westfield Vol- sure,” said Mountainside Historic Preser- “Lunch-and-Learn” is being held on May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The evening will begin with fellow- Meals of Westfield, Prevention Links, unteer String Ensemble will perform. The vation Committee Chairman Scott Daniels. Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Its focus is on For more information and to register for ship, dessert and beverages. A DVD en- UCPC Behavioral Healthcare, Visiting house will be decorated with teapots and “Special mention should be made of using databases for online research. The programs, call (908) 233-0115. titled Out of Chaos, Hope will show the Nurse Service System, Westfield Com- flowers. Musicians will play in the center the committee members responsible for work of the Presbyterian Disaster Assis- munity Center, Westfield Day Care Cen- room in front of the bay window. Built in this wonderful afternoon,” Mr. Daniels tance program that cares for communities ter, Westfield Area “Y” and Youth and the early 1800s, the center area was the said of the “Tea and Strings” event. “They affected by a crisis or catastrophe. 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Page 8 Thursday, May 8, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's Public Safety Head Proposes Peek at the Week $13.9-Million Fire Academy In Politics By PAUL J. PEYTON County Fire Training Academy.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Leader/Times Back in October, Mr. Mirabella, By Paul Peyton of ELIZABETH – The Union County the son of a former Elizabeth police Paterson Taps Ward to Run proposed budget, is “so lean after so Board of Chosen Freeholders’ fiscal chief, said plans for an expanded acad- Port Authority of NY & NJ much reduction at this point.” NJN policy committee concluded their emy, located at 700 Lower Road in The Star-Ledger has reported that officials say selling the license to a meetings last week on a proposed the Tremley Point section of Linden, New York Governor David Paterson community organization would help $436.8-million Union County bud- would include office space, class- has nominated Chris Ward, who for- in private fundraising efforts. The get. Last Thursday’s session focused rooms and a multi-faceted room. merly worked at the Port Authority of state pays 40 percent of NJN’s bud- on some $53 million of capital re- Other capital budget requests in- New York and New Jersey, to return get. quests submitted by department clude $500,000 to rebuild the Echo to the agency as its new executive McCain to Discuss Environmental heads. Lake Park service yard, $1.2 million “That [$53 million] doesn’t neces- to replace the roof and bleachers at director at a salary of $286,702. Issues in Sandy Hook Tomorrow Mr. Ward, 53, is currently the man- sarily mean that will be the end num- the Warinanco Indoor Skating Cen- Republican Presidential candidate ber,” Freeholder Vice Chairman and ter, and $500,000 to complete the aging director of the General Con- John McCain will campaign in Sandy tractors Association of New York. He Fiscal Policy Committee Chairman restoration of Masker’s Barn in the Hook tomorrow, May 9, Al Mirabella told The Westfield Leader Deserted Village, a village within the was previously the Port Authority’s politickernj.com has reported. He will chief of planning and external affairs and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boundaries of Berkeley Heights that appear with former Governor Tho- Times. He said the committee would dates back three centuries. An addi- and director of port development and mas H. Kean and discuss environ- ON THE STUMP… Kelly Hatfield, Republican candidate for Congress repre- is a former commissioner of the New senting New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, spent a recent Saturday morning now hold “internal” discussions with tional $50,000 is proposed for exhib- mental issues. in her hometown of Summit at the Bryant Park cleanup. Shown below with department heads on the capital spend- its and signs for the Deserted Village York City Department of Environ- Obama, Clinton Take Opposite Summit residents, Don Guida and Anton Evers, Ms. Hatfield discussed the mental Protection. ing proposals. visitors’ center. Sides on Gasoline Price Hikes residents’ concerns regarding local and national environmental issues. The In addition to the requests, Acting A total of $500,000 is sought for Morristown Mayor Says Christie Senators Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 3. Public Safety Director Richard Childs lighting at soccer fields on Rutgers Should Resign Over Comments Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) are on op- proposed that the county construct a and Hillside Avenues in Nomahegan Morristown Mayor Donald posite sides of addressing surging Asw. Stender, Candidate for Congress, new fire academy at the location of Park on Kenilworth Boulevard. An- Cresitello, a Democratic candidate gasoline prices. Sen. Clinton favors a the current facility in Linden. The other $1 million for installation of for United States Senate, has de- summer federal gasoline tax holiday, Discusses Muhlenberg Closure county has extended the lease on the synthetic turf at Warinanco Park ball manded the resignation of United as does likely Republican nominee, SCOTCH PLAINS – Assembly- unique. Its closure will be a tremen- site through 2030 with the City of field was pulled by Al Faella, director States Attorney Chris Christie, fol- Senator John McCain. Mr. Obama woman Linda Stender said she will dous loss. Patients who rely on Linden. of parks and community renewal, in lowing Mr. Christie’s statement that said Mrs. Clinton was “pandering” attend the community rally regarding Muhlenberg for routine care will be Mr. Childs, who took over as acting response to a state report’s findings undocumented immigration is an ad- on the issue, numerous media outlets the closure of Muhlenberg Regional forced to travel to Edison or Rahway. public safety director in January, said of lead in some turf field products. ministrative matter and not a crime, have reported. The federal gasoline Medical Center Tuesday evening at Even if they are able to find a transpor- he had not prepared the department’s Debra Judd of the parks division according to The Daily Record. tax has remained at 18.4 cents per Plainfield High School and released tation service, how much more will this capital requests, and if he had, the fire said the department wants to recon- NJN Seeks to Privatize in Wake gallon since 1993. the following statement. cost them in the end? With the price of academy project would have been struct the bridle trails in the Watchung Of More State Belt-Tightening Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama both “As an Assemblywoman represent- gas what it is today, many patients will included. Reservation at a cost of $1.1 million New Jersey Network, the state- support taxing “windfall” profits by ing the 22nd Legislative District, I have not be able to shoulder this burden and He described the current academy paid over five years. This year’s re- owned public TV network, is seeking oil companies. Mr. Obama said sus- had the great pleasure of working with will not receive the routine care they as “a potpourri of trailers” that is quest is for $125,000. pending the federal gasoline tax from Assemblyman Jerry Green to advocate need. “inadequate” in its training facilities She also said $100,000 is needed to privatize because executives say for Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Anyone can tell you that when deal- the station is currently running at a Memorial Day to Labor Day would for municipal firefighters in the for the installation of instructional only save motorists between $25 and ter and I am proud to have secured ing with a medical emergency, seconds county. technological systems, such as $1.6 million deficit, The Star-Ledger millions of dollars in state aid over the count. A matter of seconds can and do has reported. Democratic State Sena- $30 while taking revenue out of the Mr. Childs estimated that a new PowerPoint, at the newly expanded past few years to support the essential mean the difference between life and academy would cost $13.9 million Trailside Nature and Science Center tor Shirley Turner (LD-15, Trenton) federal Highway Trust Fund, which services this hospital provides. I speak death for thousands of Americans ev- said she was “very disturbed, dis- finances road improvements, accord- today because, like the thousands of ery day. How many more minutes will and would include four classrooms technology department in mayed and surprised” with NJN’s ing to Boston.com. other Plainfield area residents and com- patients have to endure until they can be and a 100-seat amphitheatre. He said Mountainside. She envisioned that efforts. munity leaders, I am committed to keep- transported to Summit or Somerville the present facility is “one-fourth the Trailside could be rented by busi- NJN Executive Director Elizabeth ing Muhlenberg Hospital open. when suffering a heart attack or stroke? size they [firefighters] actually need.” nesses to use its facilities. Christopherson said the station’s bud- See it all on the Web! Muhlenberg Hospital was founded in Why would doctors and their staff “I am glad that you focused on this. County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi is get, which would be trimmed 28 per- www.goleader.com 1876, by a group of concerned citizens choose to maintain offices in Plainfield It is something we sorely need,” Mr. requesting $300,000, paid over the cent under Governor Jon Corzine’s who recognized the great need for when their patients are forced to travel Mirabella said. next two years, to re-create 570 index healthcare in their community. Thanks to to other hospitals? As the leading area Freeholder Chairman Angel books dating from 1857 to 1977. She their dedication to the welfare of their employer, the resulting job loss and Estrada said that while he is “not said the books, which deputy clerk Al community, this hospital, now relocation of individuals and families against building it,” he would like to Falcone said must be maintained in Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, in search of new employment will cer- get projections of the number of “hard copy” format per state statute, has successfully provided generations of tainly be an untimely burden for our firefighters that would be trained at must be re-created due to their poor Plainfield area residents with advanced, community. the facility over the next 10 years. condition. They would utilize exist- state-of-the-art medical care in a com- As jobs disappear, financial stress “We have to be very fiscally pru- ing microfilm. Ms. Rajoppi said the passionate and supportive environment. will lead to the loss of homes and in- dent before considering it,” Mr. cost is $550 per book. For the first time in 131 years, this ability to pay for rent. Household dol- Estrada said. He called the current The department of engineering and community is faced with the possibility lars already stretched too thin will not academy “under-utilized.” public works put in for $730,000 to of losing this precious resource and be able to pay for health insurance, Currently, all municipalities, with replace aging equipment and vehicles. may no longer have easy access to food and gas. Plainfield’s real-estate the exception of Elizabeth, in Union Mr. Childs requested another quality routine and acute medical care. market is already suffering enough in Much like other hospitals and medical these dire economic times; more fore- County use the academy. $500,000 for a security and video centers in New Jersey, Muhlenberg has closures and vacant buildings will only Mr. Childs said Bayonne and Jer- system at Runnells Specialized Hos- endured a severe lack of Medicare and exacerbate the problem. sey City have expressed an interest in pital in Berkeley Heights and Charity Care reimbursements, as well 131 years ago, Plainfield area resi- a new Union County fire academy. $285,000 to replace the county’s as competition from surrounding sur- dents knew that access to quality medi- He did not say if the county would bomb squad vehicles, which he de- gery centers and an overall decline in cal care was essential for their well- open the facility to Hudson County. scribed as “10-year old technology.” patients. Last year alone, the federal being and worked together to open a Mr. Mirabella told The Leader and A quarter of a million dollars is government failed to reimburse hospital. The fruits of their labor con- The Times that Mr. Estrada “wants to sought over three years by the sheriff’s Muhlenberg $9 million for Medicare tinue to make the quality of life in our explore all options” on financing a department to reconstruct the county’s expenses. The Federal Government also community better every day. Today, I new fire academy. Mr. Mirabella said firearms range in Springfield, with failed to reimburse Muhlenberg an ad- stand with Assemblyman Jerry Green, he hopes to add some funding for the $75,000 coming this year. ditional $9 million for Charity Care local community leaders and hundreds project in this year’s budget, saying Frank Guzzo, director of human expenses. of my fellow residents who know that he was “committed” to the project. services, requested another mini-van, Clearly, the Federal Government has we cannot stand idly by as we roll back Freeholder Chester Holmes, a re- as a backup vehicle, at $65,000, for failed its job of providing adequate on this progress. For the sake of its tired police detective, said he supports the Route 22 shuttle the county resources to this hospital and the pa- patients, its employees and its commu- a study of a new academy. “If we don’t launched in the fall for workers and tients it serves. But Muhlenberg’s rela- nity, Muhlenberg Regional Medical get started, it doesn’t get better.” shoppers at the highway’s retailers. tionship to the Plainfield community is Center must remain open.” The county hired Springfield-based Replacement of perimeter fencing Editor’s Note: Asw. Stender did not Netta Architects last October at at the Union County jail, where two attend the meeting Tuesday night at Plainfield High School, citing a previ- $18,500 to “complete a detailed de- prisoners escaped in December, will ous commitment. sign of the reconstruction of the Union cost $250,000. iѮ
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SCOTCH PLAINS – Terrill Middle Julie Glover, Jillian Gonzales, Jordan Greenberg, School Principal Kevin Holloway an- Emma Guidi, Emily Ho, Victoria Karakis, Conor Kelly, Jacob Kennedy, Jason Klee, Lauren nounced the school’s third marking Koederitz, Kelly Lapham, Caroline Leahy, Alyssa period honor roll. Leyden, Daniel Liang, Zachary Lisojo, Kira Loh, Jacob Margulies, Maxine Marvosa, Ryan 6th Grade High Honor Roll McAnulty, Dillon McDermott, Christine Miklas, Leigh Abramson, Casey Abramson, Vasu Gabriele Miller, Jay Morris, Hannah Nizri, Kelly Agrawal, Kelsey Ames, Jacob Arkin, Eduardo O’Leary, Ariana Paradiso, Steven Pedersen, Carly Arocha, Judah Axelrod, Jessica Banasiak, Lea Prowe, Aidan Racaniello, Sophia Randazzo, Barny, Sal Bhakuni, Allison Caramico, Amber Haley Regan, Amanda Rimpici, Michael Chabus, Angelo Chaia, Kevin Charos, Meghan Rosenheck, Kristen Schiavo, Amanda Schroder, Costello, Andrew Davis, Kyle Debelak, Katherine Jonathan Schuman, Andrew Schwartz, Hailee DeMarco, Brian Deutschmeister, Marissa Sciara, Taylor Sebolao, Hashem Selim, Dazu REAP WHAT YOU SOW…Last fall, Franklin students planted more than 2,500 DiBella, Carly Fleischer, Matthew Giardiello, Shi, Andrew Sikora, Kayla Spector, Michael bulbs to beautify their school grounds and, as a result, have witnessed hundreds of Eliza Going, Zachary Goland, Alyssa Goldsmith, Stein, Alexandra Sullivan, Justine Valdes, Ben- Courtesy of Maureen O’Connor colorful tulips and daffodils popping up over the past few weeks. Pictured is the Sara Hayes, Brandon Ho, John Horre, Gina jamin Wagner, Joanna Walker, Michael White, FORMAL WEAR…Eighth-grade students at Roosevelt Intermediate School Franklin principal, Eileen Cambria, along with students (center row) Drew Ferriss Jadelis, Alicia Jiang, Benjamin Kaminoff, Tracey Carly Whitmer, Nathaniel Woerner, Caitlyn assembled on the front lawn at the home of Maureen and Britain O’Connor for and Evie Miller and (front row) Wyatt Miller and Henry Weisman. The group Katz, Caroline Keane, Paul Kussner, Yusra Worthey, Tal Zaksenberg, Amy Zhuang a pre-formal event held on Friday, April 11. The students were “dressed to the Lakhani, Julia Lavelle, Jamie Levitt, Sara nines,” celebrating their final year at the middle school. kneels among the vibrant flowers that now envelop the school’s borders. Lombardi, Joshua Lopez, Madison Maisel, Jenna 8th Grade High Honor Roll Maizes, Amanda Malool, Amanda Marcus, Michala Allen, Nicolette Ambrosio, Rohan Madeline McGovern, Ailene McNamara, Kyra Bhatt, Emma Budiansky, Teresa Cannone, New Principal Renwick Morling, Alexandra Negri, Nicole Nugent, Lindsey Cianciotta, Jacqueline Cirincione, Russell Alexandra O’Hara, Onyiny Ohamadike, Jeffrey Davis, Rosalie DePaola, Samantha Diaz, Lauren Okoro, Joseph Pagano, Alexa Paiva, Maria Eckert, Destinee Edwards, Elizabeth Gallo, THE STUDENT VIEW Pansulla, Matthew Picone, Lindsay Ratner, Erik Brenda Ho, Stephanie Holmes, Ian Johnston, Values Academia, Activities Reiman, Elias Riginos, Alyssa Riporti, Sarah Priya Kamdar, Melissa Keiser, Alyssa Laki, The weekly column written by local high school students By CHRISTINA M. HINKE When he first started in an adminis- Robinson, Alex Rodriguez, Shayna Rogoff, Jonathan Mahoney, Mitchell Marcus, Brigid Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hansel Romero, Mia Rossi, Sabrina Shih, Trevor McGovern, Matthew Monroy, Varshini tration role five years ago, he began Skanes, Andrew Smith, Monica Squeri, Lekha Narayanan, Madhumit Parmar, Daniel Pesin, WESTFIELD — After nearly two supervising the athletics and student Surasani, Alexis Veglia, Megan Voorhees, Olivia Kaitlin Picone, Margot Rejaud, Danielle years under an interim principal, activities, a position created for him Wallden, Michael Walsh, Erica Weiss, Olivia Rosenblatt, Rula Saeed, Seth Schlisserman, Jen- Westfield High School (WHS) will because those were two major areas of Whitmer, Alex Wu, Elise Xu, George Ye, Ben- nifer Schwarz, Avia Shadmi, Abigail Slaugh, Leaders Must Learn jamin Yin, Christian Zazzali Tracy Staeudle, Nicholas Stawicki, Sara Tepper, be led by current Montclair High concern for the school. That same year, Cynthia Timko, Nicole Turso, Heather Ullery, School Assistant Principal Peter he also took on the responsibility of 6th Grade Honor Roll Renwick beginning July 1. assistant principal for the ninth grade, Sara Babbitt, Carly Bayroff, Douglas Belcik, 8th Grade Honor Roll To ‘Lead from the Side’ Frank Besson, Michael Borik, Michael Boyle, Meghan Allen, Andrew Alonzo, Donna Mr. Renwick told The Westfield after the person in that role suffered a By NATHAN VERRILLI front, in the traditional way, it results Thomas Braun, Rachel Brody, Jeffrey Cahn, Amore, Jourdan Archer-Sizemore, William Babis, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Leader and The Scotch Plains- stroke and resigned. Nicholas Calefati, Michael Carlos, Gabriell Dara Baliatico, Stephanie Beauvais, Allison in the leader dragging his or her fol- Fanwood Times by telephone, last Mr. Renwick, 43, currently lives in Charschan, Alex Cimring, Thomas Clarke, Erin Begalman, Elijahu Ben-Michael, Michael Leadership is a difficult art. Hard to lowers along behind. Thursday, that he thinks WHS has a West Orange with his wife, Lisa, a Connors, Mimi Contreras, Madison Cooper, Caminiti, Sean Cannon, Daniela Caro-Esposito, Catherine Coughlan, Justin Davidson, Demi Zachary Carow, Patrick Cassidy, Emma Cavaliere, master and even harder to succeed at, For example, in high school, it is “tradition of excellence in academics recruiting manager for a consulting firm DeBonis, Stephen DeDuck, Christopher Alec Chabus, Ryan Coughlan, Grant Crandall, there are certain techniques that are often necessary to work together, as and extra-curriculuar activities. in New York City, and their two chil- DeGregorio, Gabriella DePaola, Caroline Devito, Michael Daly, Marty Davidson, II, Madelyne used by the great leaders of our time. students form study groups or are put “Their reputation is tremendous. My dren, daughter Emma Rose, who will Connor English, John Fabricatore, Alexander Dhaliwal, Maria Diwane, Nicholas Donatelli, Jo- When picturing the ideal leader, it into groups to work on projects or labs. research bore that out. This is a commu- start kindergarten at Gregory Elemen- Favreau, Megan Foley, Drew Garber, Kaila seph Dunn, Alison Durant, Robert Dyckman, Garretson, Gianni Garyfallos, Elizabeth Gelling, Alexandra Ehrenthal, Caitlin English, Kori is easy to see a charismatic, popular Usually, a leader emerges in these nity that values education. It provides tary School in West Orange, and their Justin Giacona, Christian Gordon, Marc Fleischman, Jillian Gardner, Roman Gerus, Joshua speech-giver like the 2008 Presiden- groups, and if the leader gives mem- the best for its students,” Mr. Renwick son, Matthew Douglas, 4. He said they Gotliboym, Tyler Hardgrove, Katherine Harper, Getman, Noelle Giacona, Craig Gorbunoff, Justin tial candidates. bers of the group the answers or does said of his decision to accept the princi- do not have plans to move to Westfield Brian Heath, Lucy Hollander, Michael Hopkins, Haas, Sara Heiden, Ryan Henkels, Evan Hodulik, This person in the spotlight looks the entire project by his or her lone- pal position at WHS. at the moment, but it is something to Carly Huxford, Vincent Iannuzzi, Alexandra Karina Homentowska, Jacquelyn Isola, Tamara Jacobs, Samantha Jacobs, Andrew Kalaligian, Itzkowitz, Naomi Joseph, Kaitlin Kearney, like a leader, but will he or she con- some, no one learns, and he or she He said his search began a couple of consider once he starts at WHS. Justin Kaufman, Rebecca Klee, Kayla Kocha, Jonathan Kerby, Ezra Klein, Inaya Lakhani, tain the true qualities needed? Does “drags the students behind.” months ago, and he discovered the “I’m very honored to serve in this Daniel Korduba, James Lettieri, Christian Lettieri, Zachary Lenoff, Anthony Lettieri, Alexandra Loop, the captain of the varsity team, the “Leading from the side” means opening in a newspaper advertisement. position,” Mr. Renwick said. “I see this Constandinos Logus, Alex Mazursky, Brendan Evan Lubranski, Kaitlyn Majek, Anna Malone, student-body president or the editor working with the followers and help- He said he did interview at other school as an opportunity to make Westfield McKenna, Connor McNamara, Amanda Bria Marable, Bianca Marcazzo, Alex Markovits, Michnowski, Matthew Moran, Jordan Morris, Kelsey Mattimore, Casey McBride, Julian of the school newspaper know how to ing them to become an active part of districts and that there was not an op- High School the best school for all of its Paige Morrison, Andrew Olin, Nikhil Patel, Jef- McCarthy, Ryan McKenna, Siddharth Nirmal, lead their respective organizations? the cohesive unit. portunity for him to take the principal students. I see this as an opportunity to frey Peart, John (Jake) Pletscher, Jack Poillon, Daniel Nizolak, Cole Nowlin, Chioma When people measure themselves Leading from the side is about un- post at Montclair High School (MHS). create together. I certainly feel when Jeffrey Ponzio, Jahlisa Prunty, Joseph Rembish, Onwuanaegbule, Emily Palmer, Emiddio Pelosi, against leaders like these, they may feel derstanding the strengths and weak- Mr. Renwick is currently assistant students feel valued and empowered William Rosenberger, Jake Rosenblatt, Neil Nicholas Poulios, Jane Rabinovich, Benjamin Rosenzweig, Michael Rothman, Elizabeth Ratner, Kathleen Reilly, Miriam Reiserova, Bran- that they will never match up; yet, nesses of the group, so that it can principal of ninth grade at MHS. The that we will create this together.” Schwartz, Nicole Silverman, Corinne Spies, Grant don Rodriquez, Valerie Rovner, Michael Sabony, teenagers are constantly reminded by utilize its strengths and overcome its school has five assistant principals, one According to the New Jersey School Sultatos, Enayi Tamakloe, Adam Tropp, Salli Jean Saputo, Angela Schnatter, Justin Scholar, guidance counselors, teachers and par- weaknesses. responsible for each grade and one for Report Card, MHS has 1,978 students Samantha Tropper, Jenny Tyler, Emily Vaughn, Eli Silverstein, Andrew Skoog, Taylor Sprague, ents to ascend to leadership positions in Mr. Lidsky believes that “leader- athletics and student activities. He is and the cost per pupil is $14,358. In Elias Vitoroulis, Thomas Walker, Nah’rya Daniel Stein, Michael Steinfeld, Sheila Strong, Walker-Pierson, Megan Welch, Carly Michelle Tager, Tyler Terens, Erica Tropp, Julia order to excel in college and beyond. ship is all about relationships.” When responsible for overseeing the Ninth comparison, WHS has 1,771 students Werkheiser, Olivia Whitehouse, Caitlin Will- Van Etten, Stephon Vernon, Michael Vilarino, On the other hand, we can look at leading, the leader must remember to Grade Academy, a small learning com- and a cost per pupil of $12,391. The iams, Emily Williamson, Kurtis Wisniewski, Marissa Visci, Callum Wayman, Jaime Weisbrot, the concept of leadership differently. communicate and interact with his or munity for freshmen to transition from state average is $13,701. Peter Wright, MacKenzie Wright, Andy Xu, Allison Whitehouse, Jeremy Wise, Sarah Ziegler I recently met Isaac Lidsky, who her followers. middle school to high school – a period According to the Montclair school Benjamin Yorkovich showed me a different way to think Leaders must communicate and Mr. Renwick said is the “most stressful board website, the 2008-2009 total bud- 7th Grade High Honor Roll Matt Samuel Named about leadership. interact so that it is possible to listen time in a student’s life.” get is $109.4 million, up 4.7 percent Ross Alexander, Brynne Bartiromo, An- Mr. Lidsky is the chairman and to, learn from and become inspired The academy is housed in the George over last year, and supports a tax levy of drew Bell, Patrick Bell, Julie Busch, Mehak Henry Rutgers Scholar Chawla, Julia Chimienti, Zachary Ciabattari, founder of Hope for Vision, a non- by the members of the group. Innes Annex building across the street $93.3 million. Comparatively, Quinn Cicolello, Jackson Cochran-Carney, SCOTCH PLAINS — Matthew profit business that is dedicated to re- And while leading from the side, it from the main high school building. Westfield’s BOE budget is $86.6 mil- Jacqueline Fabricatore, Scott Flanzman, Sarah Samuel, the son of Richard and Geri searching a cure for blinding diseases. is also possible to train the followers The annex also holds the school of lion, supporting a $75.1 million tax Freeman, Paige Goldner, Sarah Hensley, Hadley Samuel, was named a Henry Rutgers He has also been a leader at Harvard so that they may be able to take over visual and performing arts, the high levy. Jones, Marianne Khalil, Jessica Klein, Andrew Scholar on Tuesday, April 29. Leischner, Katherine Loi, Dara Maguire, Ivy as an undergraduate and later founded and lead eventually. school theatre, language, English and Mr. Renwick said he would not be Malao, Paige Mankin, Gabrielle Mendes, Julia Matthew will be graduating from an Internet advertising company in After all, that is how everyone can Advanced Placement courses and a able to elaborate on how he might handle Mendes, Olivia Mendes, Emily Miller, Jordan Rutgers this May with a degree in math- New York while working with the find a leader within himself or her- cafeteria. the budget constraints and staff layoffs Milo, Christine Monroy, Andrea Moore, Rachel ematics. Matthew was also accepted as justice department. One of his theo- self. Because, ultimately, that is the Mr. Renwick said the annex has an planned in the school district until he Naugle, Kristen Northrup, Lucy Oliva, Lee Ann a graduate student in mathematics at Orenczak, Benjamin Oster, Alex Ozdamar, Jesse ries for excelling as a leader is the purpose of true leadership. inflow of upper classmen who come in comes on board. He also did not com- Ozdamar, Meredith Parker, Alexandra Peluso, Rutgers Graduate School and received technique of “leading from the side.” Nathan is a sophomore at Cranford for those other components. He said ment if he would create the small com- Nikell Porter, Kevin Raszka, Jamie Rauch, Chan- the Henry C. Torrey Fellowship. If one attempts to lead from the High School. ninth graders spend most of their time munity-learning model at WHS be- dler Reeson, Michael Rempter, Karla Rizzi, in the annex but also take classes in the cause he wants to study how the school Imogen Rosenbluth, Leah Salituro, Menaka Sanghvi, Deirdre Sheridan, Leila Shevins, Tristan main building. This way, the freshmen functions when he starts his position. Sizemore, Jeremy Sonpar, Jodie Thompson, can have opportunities to intermingle For now, Mr. Renwick said, “I think Isabela Uribe, Alexa VanBesien, Andrew with upper classmen. The academy is what is important to me is to get to Wheeler, Lindsey Wilkinson, Marissa Ziering based on the idea of having a smaller know the school…getting to know the 7th Grade Honor Roll school within a larger school, a concept teachers and the culture. I will be brand Ricky Abichandani, Lynn Babich, Jonathan that transcends in other areas of MHS new. I want to listen and learn. I want to Belfer, Alexa Bergenfeld, Jeremy Berkowitz, and is supported by a federal grant. understand the school community, the Jordan Bernstein, Thomas Bonacum, Samuel tan Brause, Marc Brody, Glenisha Brown, Benjamin looks good, He said of the academy, since “they Westfield community.” Caldora, Anna Cannone, Timothy Chapman, (freshmen) are here most of the day, The Parent Teacher Student Organi- Tighe Chemidlin, Nathan Clark, Andrew A they know their counselors, and they zation (PTSO) will hold a public recep- Coronato, James D’Angleo, Nasim Dariani, see the same teachers; it’s easing that tion for Mr. Renwick on Wednesday, Ameer Davis, Phillip Donatelli, Sari Dorn, Mor- gan Ellman, Amanda Espinoza, Jason Fortunato, transition and offering support.” May 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Cafeteria B of Ryan Gajdzisz, Allison Geissler, Lonny Geller, an education One way of offering support is that WHS. Victoria Giamboi, Nicholas Gianni, Kerri Gilman, the school has homeroom once a week in which counselors have a discussion Experience Drew this Summer! with the students about what it’s like to lasts longer. be a freshman. Mr. Renwick also started the Ninth Grade Academy Mentors, a program in Offerings include: which freshmen can meet four to five SUMMER • Astronomy This summer, do something that’ll CHANGE your LIFE different seniors in an informal setting •General&Organic and do “boundary-breaking activities” Chemistry • Get started on a college career or earn credits toward such as playing ball at the football field. TERM • Foreign Languages: Freshman have an opportunity to ask Arabic, Italian, your degree with UCC’s Summer Session. seniors questions and can have a senior Spanish • Convenient 3 to 12 week sessions mentor them one-on-one throughout 2008 •Math: the year. Calculus & Analytic • Attend class at any of several locations or learn SESSION I: Mr. Renwick said he is a very hands- Geometry I & II, from home with Telecourses & Online courses on administrator, a skill he took from Tuesday, May 27 – Statistics his experience as a history teacher. Friday, June 20 “I enjoyed the classroom. It was a Courses also in: difficult decision to leave the class- Most Courses Start the SESSION II: • Anthropology room. For me, it is about making con- • Economics Week of May 27th nections with students. I enjoy going to Monday, June 23– • History & Classics athletic events. I was an advisor to • Literature & Writing & July 8th many different clubs, peer leadership, Friday, August 1 mentoring, theatre, school of visual • Political Science performing arts. I’m very involved. I go • Psychology & to all the shows and know the kids. 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Hewitt of Care in Cranford. daughter, Eleanor Enjoyed Family, History and Music Hope Hospice and Pallia- New York City and Born in St. Johns, New- Soisson, and her hus- tive Care in Scotch Plains. David E. Hewitt of foundland, Canada, she band, Paul, of South Homer James Hall, age 96, a re- scouts as a merit badge counselor for Born February 12, 1928 Pipersville, Pa. had lived in Westfield for Plainfield, and two search chemist, information scientist, coin and stamp collecting. He was in Phoenixville, Pa., she A funeral service was over 50 years before mov- granddaughters, civic leader, father, grandfather, great- well known for his mutton chop whis- was the daughter of Ethel held on Tuesday, May ing to Seabrook Village in Chelsea and Nicole grandfather and friend, died peace- kers, which he grew for the Cranford and Harry Hampton. She 6, at the Grace Ortho- Tinton Falls in 2003. She Soisson. fully in his sleep at RiverWoods in Historical Society’s Bicentennial lived in and around dox Presbyterian returned to Westfield in Funeral services Exeter, N.H. on Saturday, April 26. Celebration. For over 10 years, every Westfield from 1947 and Church. Interment fol- 2005, residing at Sunrise were held on Monday, Born December 12, 1911 in fourth grader in town had a chance to was a long-time active lowed at Fairview Cem- of Westfield before need- May 5, at the Memo- Uniontown, Pa. to the late Homer Max- meet him as he took them back member of the Grace Or- etery in Westfield. ing the extended care at rial Funeral Home, 155 well Hall and Susan Arnold Newman, through time dressed as Josiah Crane, thodox Presbyterian Arrangements were Cranford Health. She was South Avenue in he lived most of his child- the town founder. Church in Westfield. by the Dooley Colonial a loving mother and wife. Fanwood. Interment hood in Marietta, Ohio. On An avid amateur car- Mrs. Hewitt had been Doris Hewitt Home, 556 Westfield a visit to Geneva Point An accomplished local Violet S. Brennan took place on Tuesday, tographer and genealogist, employed as a corporate Avenue in Westfield. artist, Mrs. Brennan won May 6, at Glendale Camp on New Hampshire’s he lectured regularly on secretary and office manager with In lieu of flowers, donations may awards for her work in oils, watercol- Cemetery in Bloomfield. Lake Winnipesaukee in the his findings with histori- Karnak Chemical Corporation of be made to the Center for Hope Hos- ors, sculpture and fine china painting. In memory of Violet Brennan, the summer of 1940, Homer cal societies in New Jer- Clark for over 30 years. After retiring pice and Palliative Care, 1900 Raritan Her works have been displayed at lo- family asks that those interested con- met his future wife, Juliet sey and New Hampshire from Karnak, she worked as a part- Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. cal galleries throughout New York and sider a donation to the Woman’s Club McCarrell Leiper of on “Colonial Map Mak- time bookkeeper for Body Work by May 8, 2008 New Jersey, among them the Paper of Westfield, P.O. Box 2548, Leonia, N.J. They were ing in America.” Fischer in Westfield. Mill Playhouse in Millburn. She was a Westfield, N.J. 07091-2548. For ad- married on June 7, 1941. As lifelong lovers of member of the Westfield Art Associa- ditional information, or to express For the next 65 years, travel and adventure, Ursula Heidfeld, 68, Had Been Realtor; tion as well as a member of the condolences, please visit Homer and Carrell lived Homer and Carrell took Woman’s Club of Westfield for more www.fanwoodmemorial.com. in Cranford, N.J., where their children on several than 50 years. May 8, 2008 they raised a family of five; bicycling adventures Albuquerque Newcomers President in Westfield, N.J. and in Homer J. Hall throughout Europe. Ursula Heidfeld, 68, a resident of nia, Gabriele and her husband, Eric Robert Campbell, 85, Was Navy Pilot; Exeter, N.H. Their early Homer also enjoyed be- Albuquerque, N.M. since 1997, Herold, of California and Katja and summers were full with taking the ing host father to many AFS and Ro- passed away on Thursday, May 1, her husband, Larry Hyman, of San Part of 1948 Olympic Lacrosse Team family camping, where Dad shared his tary International exchange students. 2008, after a long illness. Antonio, Tex. Ursula also is sur- love of swimming, sailing, rowing, Homer is survived by his son, Stephen Born on January 17, 1940 in Ger- vived by her grandchildren, Tessa Robert Richardson Campbell, 85, Hampshire Club, the RV Club, the singing, dancing and star-gazing. In Cory Hall, and his wife, Marion, of many, she came to the United States and Zachary Springer and Jessica of The Villages, Fla. passed away on Saratoga County, N.Y. Club and the the late ’50s, they began spending Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass.; his in 1969. She was a former Coldwell and Brandon Herold. Thursday, May 1, at The Villages Hangar Flyers. their summers at the Chautauqua In- three daughters, Eleanor Leiper Hall Banker realtor and previous Her family and many friends close Hospice House. For the last nine years, Surviving are his wife, Barbara stitution in Chautauqua, N.Y. It was a and her husband, Roger Hale, of the Westfield resident. by and far away miss her so much Mr. Campbell spent the summers in Campbell of The Villages, Fla.; a son, time they truly cherished together. Twin Cities, Minn., Deborah Hall Ursula fought cancer with great and say goodbye. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and wintered Thomas Campbell of Rochester, N.Y., Dr. Hall graduated from Marietta Sandler and her husband, Jeffrey, of courage, grace and spirit for three- Memorial services for Ursula will in The Villages, Fla. and a daughter, the Reverend Sally College in 1931. He earned his Ph.D South Portland, Me. and B. Welling and-a-half years. She loved life and be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Born in Watertown, Mass., he Campbell of Annandale, N.Y. He also in Chemistry from Ohio State Uni- Hall of Richmond, Ind., and by his laughter and devoted herself to her May 9, in the Chapel of Daniels graduated from New Hampton Prep leaves two special nieces, Sharon versity in 1935. Homer was employed seven grandchildren; 16 great-grand- family. Family Funeral Services of Albu- School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Sykes of Greenwich, N.Y. and Bar- with Esso Standard Oil of New Jersey children and his 99-year-old sister, Ursula was a part-time fashion querque, N.M. Institute. He was a World War II Navy bara Adams of Tribes Hill, N.Y. for 41 years. During the World War II Frances Hall King of Asheville, N.C. model and past president of the Al- May 8, 2008 pilot and earned his wings in The family requests memorial do- years, he earned patents for the inven- In addition to his parents, he was buquerque Newcomers Club. Pensacola, Fla. Mr. Campbell also nations be made to The Villagers for tion of detergent jet fuel. After retire- preceded in death by his son, David She is survived by her former was on the 1948 U.S. Olympic la- Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Vil- ment, he continued to work in the Arnold Hall; his wife, Juliet husband, Reinhard Heidfeld, to Matthew D. Parness, 21 crosse team in London, England. lages, Fla. 32162. field of information science as a mem- McCarrell Leiper Hall, and his whom she was married for 40 years, Matthew David Parness, 21, of He was a member of the North Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, The ber of the American Society for In- brother, Newman Arnold Hall. and her daughters, Angela and her Livingston, formerly of Westfield, Lake Presbyterian Church in Lady Villages, Fla. is in charge of the ar- formation Science and Technology. A celebration of the life of Homer husband, Todd Springer, of Califor- died on Thursday, May 1, at Univer- Lake, Fla. In The Villages, Mr. rangements. At the time of his death, he had been J. Hall will be held on Monday, June sity of Pennsylvania Hospital in Campbell was a member of the New May 8, 2008 a member of the American Chemical 9, at 10 a.m. at RiverWoods, 7 Philadelphia, Pa. Society for 74 years. RiverWoods Drive, Exeter, N.H. Ralph Fischetti, 41 Born in Summit, he had lived in Beatrice Cluff, 88, Was Former Marine; Combining his love of science with In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Ralph Fischetti, 41, of Westfield Westfield for 18 years before mov- his deep commitment to the role of faith butions may be made to the died on Tuesday, May 6, at Overlook ing to Livingston two years ago. Had Helped Manage Family Business and religion in public life, Homer was Westfield Historical Society, P.O. Box Hospital in Summit. Mr. Parness was a premium audi- an active lay leader in churches in New 613, Westfield, N.J. 07091. Born in White Plains, N.Y., Mr. tor with AIG in Berkeley Heights. Beatrice Fenn Cluff, 88, wife of cer Society. Special gratitude and Jersey and New Hampshire. His love The Brewitt Funeral Home of Exeter, Fischetti graduated from Ionia College He was a member of the AEPi fra- the late Warren Sutherland Cluff, thanks from all the family goes out of music was a lifelong passion which N.H. is handling the arrangements. To in New Rochelle, N.Y. in 1989 with a ternity at Drexel University and a peacefully passed away on Friday, to Jack Cluff for his love, tender- he shared with Carrell – from going to sign an online guest book, please visit degree in business administration. He member of Temple B’nai Abraham May 2, at her home in Maplewood. ness, devotion and service to his the opera, to holding down the bass www.brewittfuneralhome.com. was a financial advisor with JP Morgan in Livingston. Born on June 4, 1919 in Montclair, mother during her final years. section in church choir, to singing in the May 8, 2008 Chase in Bronx, N.Y. for the past 12 His mother, Marleen (Wolff) she was the daughter of Dean Fenn A memorial service will be held at car on family trips, to playing leading years and previously worked for Parness, predeceased him in 2004. and Virginia Powell Fenn. She at- 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, at roles in musicals, to numerous choir Leonard Wimpfheimer Lehman Brothers in New York City. Surviving are his father, Richard tended the Montclair public schools Winchester Gardens, 333 Elmwood tours to Europe with the Westfield Leonard Wimpfheimer, 75, of Surviving are his wife, Lisa Toth Parness, and stepmother, Emily before moving to Toronto, Canada. Avenue in Maplewood. Wesley Singers, and finally to his par- Westfield died on Monday, May 5, at Fischetti, and a son, Angelo Carmine Fried Parness, of Livingston; a sis- Beatrice attended Denison Uni- May 8, 2008 ticipation in the RiverWoods Choir and Overlook Hospital in Summit. Fischetti. ter, Ellyn Parness; two stepbroth- versity and worked for Condé Nast Barbershop Quartet up through the last Born in Quogue, N.Y., he lived in A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 ers, Jordan Fried and Mickey Fried, Publications and Mikimoto Pearls weeks of his life. Westfield since 1959. a.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 9, at the both of Livingston, and a stepsister, prior to enlisting in the Marines dur- Homer was a member of the Union He was a graduate of the Massa- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Ilana Fried of Livingston. ing World War II, where she proudly Janice W. Lawyer, 80 Council of the Boy Scouts of America chusetts Institute of Technology, hav- in Westfield. Burial will take place at Funeral services were conducted served her country in the motor trans- Janice W. Lawyer, 80, died on Sat- and enjoyed working with the young ing earned a Bachelor of Science de- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. on Friday, May 2, at Menorah Chap- port unit. urday, May 3, at her home in Westfield. gree and also a master’s degree in Arrangements are by the Dooley els at Millburn in Union. Interment She met Warren Cluff at the Born in Hackensack, she was raised Dudley J. Alling, 71 chemical engineering. Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- was in Beth Israel Cemetery in in East Rutherford and had lived in Woodbridge. Montclair YMCA and they were mar- Dudley J. Alling, 71, of Edison Mr. Wimpfheimer was employed enue in Westfield. Iselin before moving to Westfield in May 8, 2008 May 8, 2008 ried on March 1, 1947. Beatrice died on Saturday, May 3, at JFK for 30 years with Merck and was in raised three children, Joan Stephens 1959. charge of Japan affairs. He later be- Mrs. Lawyer, a registered nurse, Medical Center in Edison. of Lanoka Harbor, David W. of Born in Newark, he resided in came vice president of Meiji Seika in Stevensville, Mont. and John F. of graduated from the Jersey City Medi- Manhattan. Most recently, he was the cal Center School of Nursing in 1949. Scotch Plains before moving to Morris Plains. She spent most of her Edison 39 years ago. president of International Business Mr. Hale to Be Guest Speaker years in Cranford, Westfield and She had been employed as a mother- Strategies in Westfield. baby nurse at Overlook Hospital in Mr. Alling served in the United Long Valley, N.J., while serving as a States Army Reserves during peace- Surviving are his wife, Eleanor key member of the management team Summit before retiring in 1995. Ear- Wimpfheimer; his three children, Seth, At Historical Society Dinner lier, she had served in the Nursing time. of the family business, W.S. Cluff He was the owner and operator of Todd and Lisa; his sister, Florence WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- served on the boards of multiple local Associates, Inc. She also spent 35 Cadet Corps. Wimpfheimer, and a granddaughter. torical Society’s Annual Dinner will organizations, among them the An avid golfer, she played in the Elm Street Texaco in Westfield for 35 summers at her home on Long Beach years prior to retiring in 1997. Graveside services were held yes- take place on Wednesday, May 14. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Island. nine-hole groups at both the Scotch terday, Wednesday, May 7, at Beth Following the Annual Meeting at 5:30 as past president, the Rotary Club of Hills Country Club and the Ash Brook He was a communicant of St. Following the death of her hus- Helena’s Roman Catholic Church in Israel Memorial Park in Woodbridge. p.m. will be cocktails at 6 Westfield, the Westfield band, Warren, in 1999, Beatrice re- Golf Course in Scotch Plains. Arrangements were by the Gray p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. United Fund, the Westfield Her husband, Henry Lawyer, pre- Edison. tired to Winchester Gardens in His brother, George Alling, prede- Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street at Echo Lake Country Foundation, the Westfield Maplewood. She loved tennis, the deceased her in 2003. in Westfield. Club on Springfield Av- Board of Education, Fairview Surviving are three daughters and ceased him. theater, dancing and bridge, as well Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Donations in his memory may be enue in Westfield. Bunny Cemetery and St. Paul’s Epis- as sitting in the sun and hunting for their husbands, Kim and James Block, made to the Westfield Rescue Squad, and Robert Miller will be copal Church. He and his Debra and Art Karacsony and Robin Marion (née Lewis) Alling; his three seashells with her grandchildren. children, Scott Alling and his wife, 335 Watterson Street, P.O. Box 356, honorary chairpersons for wife, Ann, also are long-time Beatrice is survived by her three and Eric Roth, and six grandchildren, Westfield, N.J. 07091. residents of Westfield. Linda, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Glenn May 8, 2008 this year’s event. children and by five grandchildren, Steven, Kevin, Leah, Danielle, Ben The President’s Award Mr. Hale has been a mem- and Amanda. Alling and his wife, Kelly, of Clinton William Stephens, Jared Cluff, Deron Township and Michelle Caraballo and will be presented to Wil- ber of the Westfield Histori- Cluff, Timothy Cluff and Lucy Cluff. Services were held on Tuesday, May liam J. Shepherd, trustee cal Society for many years. 6, at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 her husband, Andy, of Colts Neck, ‘Best Friend’ Group She also is survived by her sister, and five grandchildren, Glenn P. of the historical society, He has lived in Westfield for Elizabeth F. Kingston of Santa Bar- South Avenue in Fanwood. Interment Announces Plant Sale over 50 years and has volun- Alling, Amanda Alling, Madison Rose and the Trustees’ Award Lee M. Hale bara, Calif., and numerous nieces followed at Fairview Cemetery in SCOTCH PLAINS – Best Friend will be presented to Lee teered with many organiza- Westfield. Guido, Alanna Caraballo and and nephews. Dominic Caraballo. Dog and Animal Adoption will hold M. Hale, who also will be the guest tions in town. He currently serves as a She was predeceased by her hus- In lieu of flowers, donations may be its annual Mother’s Day plant sale at speaker. Mr. Hale will present a pro- board member and treasurer for the made to an animal welfare charity of A Funeral Mass was offered yes- band of 51 years, Warren S., and by terday, Wednesday, May 7, at St. its thrift shop on Saturday, May 10, gram entitled “The Gary Kehler Story Downtown Westfield Corporation and her sister, Barbara Clark. one’s choice. For additional informa- from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Addi- – The Coaching Edge.” as president of the Westfield Athletic tion or to express condolences, please Helena’s Roman Catholic Church in Donations may be sent in her Edison. Entombment followed at St. tionally, a 50 percent off sale is being Mr. and Mrs. Miller, long-time Hall of Fame. He was a Westfield town memory to the American Diabetes visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. councilman from 1975 to 1976 and was May 8, 2008 Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. held at the shop now through Satur- Westfield residents, have been mem- Association or to the American Can- In lieu of flowers, donations can be day. Some exceptions apply. bers of the Westfield Historical Soci- president of the Westfield Area “Y” and made to Children’s Specialized Hos- The store is located at 1750 East ety for 14 years. Mr. Miller has been the Westfield Foundation. pital, 150 New Providence Road, Second Street in Scotch Plains and is program chairman of the society’s Mr. Hale had a successful career as Mountainside, N.J. 07092. open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. First Wednesday Luncheon for 12 of Assistant Treasurer to Merck and Co., May 8, 2008 every day except Sunday. those years. He chaired the six evening Inc. and served on the Financial Ex- Gray Funeral Homes programs for nine years. The couple ecutives Institute, Lincoln Federal as also is known for owning The Miller a director and with Summit Bank on Rambler Company, selling Rambler the advisory board. Since 1897 Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. automobiles, and later The Bob Miller Anyone interested in attending the Tire Company on South Avenue. Annual Dinner is asked to contact the Mr. Shepherd has been a Westfield Westfield Historical Society at (908) Caring & Courteous Service to the Historical Society trustee for several 654-1794 or by e-mail at years and has been active in [email protected]. Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 fundraising efforts for the Reeve House History and Cultural Center. All Saints’ to Present He has served as chairman and Westfield Chief Executive Officer of Chemical ‘Treasure Alley’ Event Bank New Jersey and Horizon SCOTCH PLAINS – The All 556 Westfield Avenue Bancorp and has held directorships Saints’ Episcopal Church will hold a 233-0255 with various companies and Over- “Treasure Alley” event (formerly the Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in look Hospital. Mr. Shepherd also has rummage sale) on Wednesday and 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. John L. Dooley Thursday, May 14 and 15, in the Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Manager Seniors to Hear Talk church’s Lea Hall. personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or NJ License # 4100 A variety of gently used merchan- cremation. About Slot Machines dise will be available at the “pre-owned” WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity tables, among them bric-a-brac, house- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- hold items, picture frames, toys, puzzles, 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. day, May 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the Holy infant and toddler clothes (no adult Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Trinity Interparochial School gym- clothing), hats, linens, games, tapes, William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. Cranford nasium on First Street in Westfield. compact disks, DVDs, books and small NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Dr. Arthur Bilenker of Cranford appliances in working condition. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 218 North Avenue will be the guest speaker. He will An added feature this year will be discuss and show slides related to his the “Ladies Boutique,” a special area 276-0255 hobby of collecting antique slot ma- with jewelry, unopened cosmetics and

Charles V. Dooley chines. His program will include the other items. There also will be a “Spe- Charles J. Tombs history of slot machines, which origi- cialty Shop” featuring new items and NJ Lic. Number 4006 Manager nated in the United States. unique collectibles. Grace Butler is Director NJ License # 3703 The club’s next trip will be on the chairman of the event. The All Saints’ Riverbelle out of Toms River on Tues- Church is located at 559 Park Avenue www.grayfuneralhomes.com day, June 17. Lunch will be served in Scotch Plains. For more informa- on board. tion, call (908) 322-8047. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 8, 2008 Page 11 Temple Sholom Announces Sister Pat’s Camp Is Rotary Topic WESTFIELD – Christine McCoid St. Helen’s has announced a raffle spoke to the Rotary Club of Westfield to help with the expenses of running Mitzvah Weekend Activities April 22 about Sister Pat’s Camp, a the camp. Tickets are $40 each. The FANWOOD – Temple Sholom, morning activities, and will be fol- free, one-week camp for children who Grand Prize is $15,000, and five sec- currently located at 74 Martine Av- lowed by the annual have cancer or who are cancer survi- ond-place prizes of $1,550 also are enue South in Fanwood, will begin end-of-the-year picnic. vors. Sister Patricia Daly, a nun at St. available. For tickets or more infor- its annual Mitzvah Weekend this To sign up as a volunteer, inter- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in mation about the camp, contact Chris- year with Shabbat services and guest ested persons are asked to call (908) Westfield, and Leo Forrest began the tine McCoid at (908) 276-7348 or speaker Dov Ben-Shimon on Fri- 889-4900 or to send an e-mail to camp in 1985. Sister Pat herself had [email protected]. day, May 16, at 8 p.m. Mr. Ben- [email protected]. Informa- cancer, and wanted to help children The Rotary Club of Westfield gave Shimon will discuss the Progres- tion on temple activities also is avail- who suffered from this affliction. a grant to help support this program. sive Movement in Israel. able at sholomnj.org. The camp is open to youngsters ages Ms. McCoid expressed her gratitude After Shabbat ends on Saturday, 5 to 15, regardless of religious affilia- to the club for its support. May 17, individuals are invited to FSO Event to Address tion. St. Helen’s Church provides both The club meets every Tuesday for participate in the temple’s third funding and volunteers to help run the lunch from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at the “Sing Out for Justice” event begin- Special Education Law camp. It takes place at the Marist Broth- Westfield Area “Y,” located at 220 ning at 5:30 p.m., including a WESTFIELD – The Family Sup- ers Retreat Center in Esopus, N.Y. in Clark Street in Westfield. Guests are havdalah service, potluck dinner and port Organization (FSO) of Union the Hudson Valley. Last year, 65 child always welcome. Additional informa- the opportunity to sing together and County will hold a workshop on the campers and 92 adult and teenage vol- tion on the club is featured online at share social justice experiences. key changes in special education unteer counselors attended the camp. westfieldrotary.com. Temple Sholom’s newly invested law on Tuesday, May 13, from 6:30 cantor, Darcie Naomi Sharlein, will to 8:30 p.m. at 143 Elmer Street in lead a salute to the New Jersey- Westfield. Where Imagination Leads to Discovery West Hudson Valley regional youth Sponsored by the Statewide Par- group’s Urban Mitzvah Corps pro- ent Advocacy Network (SPAN), this SISTER PAT’S GIFT…Christine McCoid, left, discussed Sister Pat’s Camp, a gram, celebrating its nearly 40 years event will provide attendees with camp for children with cancer or who are cancer survivors, at the April 22 meeting the knowledge needed to understand of the Rotary Club of Westfield. Joining her is Rotarian Nancy Jackson, who was of engaged Jewish youth making a a personal friend of Sister Patricia Daly, after whom the camp is named. difference in New Brunswick. the new laws and to fully partici- On Sunday, May 18, the temple pate in educational planning for will hold its eighth annual Mitzvah their children. Day beginning at 9:30 a.m. Each FSOs are private, non-profit or- High School Juniors! year, congregation members of all ganizations funded by the New Jer- Kids For generations join together in various sey Department of Human Services, A fun filled interactive art workshop experience projects at the temple’s religious Division of Child Behavioral Health school location (Union Catholic Services to provide support, educa- SPRING / SUMMER SESSIONS FORMING High School in Scotch Plains) and tion and advocacy for parents and Coaches and Admissions' Officers at various locations to engage in the caregivers of children with special Need Your Recruiting DVD's Now!! For Children, Teens & Adults . . . 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PUBLICATION WF United Way Annual Leader/ Times Announces Meeting to be Held May 12 Its Summer 2008 Interns WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board President Scott Cassie will After receiving more than 35 appli- tends Mount Saint Mary Academy United Way (WUW) will elect mem- conduct the business meeting and re- cations from young men and women (2008). Sarah serves as the chief copy bers to serve on the board of trustees port on last year’s accomplishments wishing to serve as interns for our editor of Peeks, the monthly 12-page of the WUW at its 51st annual meet- of the WUW, the election of trustees newspaper, last month, The Westfield newspaper published by the acad- ing and awards presentation to be and other business. Leader and The Scotch Plains- emy. She also contributes articles and held Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m. in the The WUW will present awards to Fanwood Times has announced its film reviews as a staff writer. Sarah meeting room of the Westfield Me- outstanding volunteers, and an enter- selections. has also attended a number of semi- morial Library. tainment program will include the Speaking with most applicants, The nars as a participant in the Columbia The names placed in nomination to presentation of the colors by the Girl Leader/ Times was encouraged by the University Scholastic Press Associa- be newly elected are Lynn Adams, Scouts. Refreshments will be served students’ diverse backgrounds and tion Annual Conference. Jason McLane and John Reynolds. during the social hour following the educational prowess. Marisa Stotter, of Westfield, at- meeting. Shrinking the intern roster to eight, tends Westfield High School (2009). All contributors to the WUW are nearly half of earlier years’ staffs, the She is currently a journalism student members of the corporation and are newspaper wanted to make the expe- at WHS and has been involved in the entitled to a vote at the meeting. rience more rewarding for each stu- journalism program since her sopho- The session will also mark the elec- HONORED...Westfield Rotary Philhower Elementary Teacher of the Year dent. more year. As a junior, she has al- tion of next year’s officers. The slate Catherine McGarry with students in her first-grade class at McKinley School. Interns are an integral part of our ready been published in The Hi’s Eye includes David Foltz, president; John day-to-day operations, assisting with and expects to have an editorial posi- Schmidt, first vice president; Paul everything from copyediting, page tion as a senior. Additionally, she has Zoidis, second vice president; Wendy Planning Bd. Debates Fate design, reporting and web design, in been published in Folio, WHS’s liter- Cozzi, secretary, and Claude Fusco, addition to general office responsi- ary magazine, on which she is a staff treasurer. bilities. member. Retiring trustees will be acknowl- Of New Xocolatz Location Our 2008 intern staff: Amanda Simmons, of Westfield, edged for their combined total of 35 College attends WHS (2009). A previous edi- By KATHERINE EMIRE-NIEVES is not limited to catering. years of service to the WUW. They Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Beth Budnick, a freshman at tor of the Rough Rider at Roosevelt are: Mary Brautigam, William Corbet, Mr. Chaves presented the board with Carleton College, returns from the Intermediate School, she is now a Sal Caruana and Pam McClure. WESTFIELD — The planning board some 50 photographs he took during his 2007 class and will shepherd the student in the Journalism 2 elective at heard a debate into the night on Monday lunch and dinner business hours of the over the variance application for Xocolatz parking spaces on Elmer and Lenox Streets, group, serving as intern coordinator. WHS and planning to apply for an Charles Horton Reports Gourmet Café House owner, Jaime Chaves, and the nearby municipal lot. His photo- Beth, of Westfield, wrote numerous editorial position on The Hi’s Eye as of Somerset. He is seeking a variance graphs showed that there appears to be front-page stories last year for the a senior. Along with two peers, she is To Anti-Sub School from the town that would allow him to sufficient street parking to accommodate newspaper, including a write-up on in the process of resurrecting a hu- NORFOLF, VA – The Department open a second restaurant on 235 Elmer patrons if the 11-space lot of the proposed age-restricted housing and the Gate- morous current events commentary, of The Navy FleetHometown News Street with 12 fewer parking spaces than second Xocolatz location were full. way subdivision. The Amphibian, which previously announced that Navy Petty Officer the town ordinance requires. Mr. Elenis told the board, “I am strictly Katie Rogers, of Linden, attends existed at Westfield High School. A HOME RUN… Jack Walter, 4, helps 2nd Class Charles H. Horton, a 1989 Mr. Chaves said he has owned and oper- here for the parking issue and not here to the University of Delaware (2009). Westfield United Way say “thank you” ated Xocolatz for the past six years at 13 get in the way of anyone’s success… to donors and volunteers for another graduate of Union Catholic Regional She is currently the managing news Library Slates Program Elm Street, and his business has grown out There are 16 businesses and 17 street editor at her school paper, The Re- home run by raising a record $715,000 High School, Scotch Plains recently of the space. parking spots.” He said many of the 34 About ‘Tea Traditions’ during the 2007-2008 annual campaign. reported for duty at Fleet Anti-Sub- “We are constantly turning business away spaces in his diner lot are consistently view. She also interns at the Norwood Dollars raised go funding the 18 hu- marine Warfare Training Center, San because of the space restrictions we have,” taken by non-diner patrons doing shop- News, located in the Bronx, N.Y. WESTFIELD – Judith Krall-Russo man care agencies that support Diego, Calif. Mr. Horton joined the he said. He explained that his business ping or errands, or by train commuters. Katherine Vowell, of Westfield, at- will present “Tea Traditions from Westfield’s most vulnerable neighbors. Navy in September 1999. consists of four components: on-site con- He said if Mr. Chaves is given approval tends Marquette University (2010). Many Lands,” about the history of sumption, take-out, delivery and catering, for the variance, the current, poor parking She is currently a writer for her tea, on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. all of which are needed for the success and situation on Elmer St. and the surrounding school’s magazine, The Marquette at the Westfield Memorial Library. Exercises Conducted for survival of the restaurant. streets will further negatively impact his Journal. Katherine has also formu- Ms. Krall-Russo will take her audi- “I can’t operate a restaurant where it’s business. Mr. Elenis also submitted photos lated her own city beat, surrounding ence “around the world,” from the Mass Transit Emergency just always sit-down. I couldn’t make it,” that he took of the parking in the areas he told the board. The addition of a sec- surrounding his business. His photos showed Milwaukee. In addition, she has taught origins of tea in China through such AREA — On Tuesday morning, the tion, lifting, moving, breaking and breach- ond restaurant on 235 Elmer St.would that spaces were not readily available. in Africa and is fluent in French and countries as India, Japan, Russia, New Jersey State Police Urban Area Se- ing devices. Some tools featured were: allow his business to expand in all areas Sherry Cronin of Westfield, director of Dutch. Turkey and the British Isles. curity Initiative (UASI) Metro Strike Paratech air strut systems, Holmatro res- because it has a much larger kitchen, the Downtown Westfield Corporation, Laura Mortkowitz, of Scotch She will explain different tea cus- Team performed an emergency response cue systems, high pressure air bags, hy- basement storage and space for 17 tables, testifying for Mr. Chaves, did an analysis Plains, attends Rider University toms and rituals and will display her exercise at the New Jersey Task Force draulic jacks, grip hoists, positive pres- he said. of the parking situation on Elmer and One (TF1) training facility in Lakehurst. sure ventilation systems, gas monitoring (2009). At Rider, she began writing collection of tea accoutrements, in- The site is the former location of Lenox Streets, and municipal parking lot for The Rider News in her sophomore cluding a Russian samovar, Chinese The exercise simulated a mass transit equipment, pneumatic shoring equipment, Annie’s Gourmet Kitchen, which was 5 (behind Starbucks), during January accident with structural collapse scenarios SKED stretchers, Recon II search cam- year. This year, she is the assistant Gong Fu tea set, Turkish teapot and granted a variance by the board in Janu- through March of this year. According to editor for the features and entertain- Tibetan tea bowl. and mass casualties. eras, Delsar hot stick voltage detectors ary of 2007, to operate with only 11 Ms. Cronin, the findings of her report, The exercise tested TF1’s ability to set and construction equipment. parking spaces instead of the 23 required “seem to indicate that there may be suffi- ment section. She also interned for Ms. Krall-Russo began studying up a command post, establish communi- Participating agencies were from Pater- by the town for a business in the GB3 cient parking on Elmer.” The Trentonian during the spring se- the customs and traditions of tea 30 cations, gather intelligence, conduct res- son, Newark, North Hudson, Hoboken, zone with a seating capacity of 68. Rafael Paul Grygiel, a professional planner mester, where she writes stories and years ago and has earned certifica- cue, coordinate medical services, transi- Elizabeth, Jersey City, Bayonne, Batancourt, legal counsel for Mr. Chavez, testifying for Mr. Elenis, said he deter- does research for the city editor. tions as a tea specialist by The Tea tion between shifts and demobilize. Morristown, Hackensack and the Port cited this fact in his arguments for grant- mined that the 11 spaces belonging to the High School School in Pomfret, Conn. and The The test utilized state of the art extrica- Authority of New York and New Jersey. ing Mr. Chavez relief from the variance. property in question were deficient in Martin Sweeney, a senior at Scotch Specialty Tea Institute of New York. PUBLIC NOTICE Demitrios Elenis, co-owner of The width, depth and arrangement, and he Plains-Fanwood High School She also is studying the Japanese Tea PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield Diner, is opposing Mr. Chaves’ recommended that the property would be TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS (SPFHS), returns for his second stint Ceremony at the Uresenke Chanoyo BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD application for a variance and has retained better utilized if it were filled by a retailer as an intern. Even after his summer Center and the Chinese Gong Fu tea BOARD OF HEALTH attorney Arthur Attenasio of Westfield to or other business, rather than a restaurant, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the stay at the newspaper, Martin contin- ceremony at The Tea Gallery, both in Notice is hereby given that Board of represent his interests. The attorney for Mr. due to the “inadequate parking” situation. Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Health Ordinance 08-04-03 Elenis countered Mr. Batancourt’s argument Paul Arfanis, the owner of a nearby ued to contribute to the newspaper New York City. Plains will hold a Special Meeting at 7:00 during the winter, following the story This program is open to Westfield pm on Monday, May 12, 2008, in Council “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING by stating that the intended use of the site by dental practice, asked what assurance he Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch SECTION 360-6 OF THE Mr. Chaves is different from that of Annie’s. would have that patrons of the new Xocolatz of a fire at the SPFHS football field Memorial Library and MURAL Plains to discuss some ordinance changes. CODE OF THE BOARD OF “Annie’s was a caterer, who did ev- restaurant would not park in his dental bleachers. Martin, an editor at the cardholders. The library is located at The meeting will take place before their HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH erything on site,” he said, and reminded practice lot. He said his patients often have Fanscotian, also took part in assist- 550 East Broad Street. Individuals regularly scheduled Board meeting. OF FANWOOD” the board that Mr. Chaves’ business plan difficulty finding a parking space when ing Park Middle School publish its may register at the Circulation Desk Barbara Horev Was passed and adopted on second they come in for their appointments. “I am Secretary to the Planning Board paper on newsprint for the first time. or call (908) 789-4090, extension no. and final reading at the Regular meeting of PUBLIC NOTICE not against the man having a business; I 1 T - 5/8/08, The Times Fee: $12.24 Sarah Ferguson, of Plainfield, at- 4140. the Board of Health, Borough of Fanwood BOROUGH OF FANWOOD wish him all the success in the world, but PUBLIC NOTICE held on May 1, 2008. PLANNING BOARD we all have rules we’ve got to play by.” Colleen M. Huehn, Secretary Board member Robert Newell stated, New Jersey Reaches Tax UNION COUNTY Board of Health Please take notice that on May 28, 2008 “There is not enough parking anywhere in 1 T - 5/8/08, The Times Fee: $15.81 at 7:30 pm at the Fanwood Borough Hall, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS located at 75 North Martine Avenue, this town, and we can’t start denying busi- Notice is hereby given that the County of PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board nesses because of a shortage of some spaces.” Freedom Day Too Late Union, in cooperation with the Union County will hold a hearing on the application of the After more than three hours of discus- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Department of Human Services, will re- undersigned. The property in question is sion, the board decided not to make any TRENTON — State Senate Re- We stand together with the members BOARD OF EDUCATION ceive proposals on Friday, June 6, 2008 at located at: 380 North Avenue, Fanwood, decisions on the matter and to carry it publican Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (LD- of the Taxpayer Protection Caucuses 11:00 a.m. in the Union County Adminis- NOTICE TO BIDDERS New Jersey, also known as Block 68, Lot over to their next meeting on June 2. 21, Westfield) and Assemblyman Jay to make New Jersey affordable again. tration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 12, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, Sealed proposals will be received by the Freeholders Meeting Room, 6th Floor, owned by Dean Pratt and Elaine Lehecka PUBLIC NOTICE Webber (LD-26, Morris Plains) chair- We want our state to be a place where Board of Education of the Westfield School Elizabeth, New Jersey, for the: Pratt. men of the Taxpayer Protection Cau- people want to live, not a place they District, Union County, New Jersey, at the The applicant requests a variance in BOROUGH OF FANWOOD cuses in the Senate and Assembly, need to leave,” Mr. Webber said. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, back yard shed size and height, which is in BOARD OF HEALTH (WIA) YOUTH PROGRAMS. Westfield, New Jersey, for the following has issued the following statement “That’s why our shared commit- violation of Section 184-134B(2) of the Notice is hereby given that the Board of PROGRAM YEAR 2008 supplies, equipment or services: Fanwood Land Use Code. Health Ordinance 08-01-02 marking New Jersey’s Tax Freedom ment on the Taxpayer Protection Cau- (JULY 1, 2008-JUNE 30, 2009) BID FOR: Variance requested: shed size; Permit- Day on May 7. The Tax Foundation’s cuses is to oppose any tax increases on “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Proposals are being solicited through a B 09-07 CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES ted: 10 feet x 10 feet; Present: two sheds, SECTION 300-6 OF THE CODE Tax Freedom Day is the day when New Jersey’s already-overtaxed citi- fair and open process in accordance with FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR one oversize (12 feet x 20 feet); Proposed: OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Americans finally have earned enough zens. Only with a true commitment to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4. remove two existing sheds, one of which is BIDS DUE: OF THE BOROUGH OF Allowable participant activities and ser- oversize and replace with one oversize money to pay off their total tax bill for tax relief and reduced spending can MAY 29, 2008 AT 2:00 PM FANWOOD RELATING TO vices are based upon Section 129 of the shed. Proposed shed size is 20 feet x 30 the year. we help New Jerseyans work less for CAT LICENSE FEES” Act and shall be used to carry out pro- The bids will be received at the Admin- feet. New Jersey’s Tax Freedom Day of Trenton, and more for their families,” grams that provide objective assessment istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Variance requested: shed height; Per- Was passed and adopted on second May 7 is the second worst — that is, Mr. Kean and Mr. Webber stated. of the needs of the individual participant, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date mitted: 10 feet in height; Present: two and final reading at the Regular meeting of develop individual service strategies and and at the time indicated, and then publicly sheds, one overheight (13 feet); Proposed: the Board of Health, Borough of Fanwood latest — in the entire country. In provide preparation for postsecondary opened and read aloud. remove two existing sheds, one of which is held on February 7, 2008. 1970, the first year that the Tax Foun- State Dem Bills Hope to educational opportunities, linkages be- Bids must be in strict compliance with overheight and replace with one overheight Colleen M. Huehn, Secretary dation could collect data, New Jersey tween academic and occupational learn- specifications. Specifications may be se- shed. Proposed shed height is 22 feet. Board of Health Stabilize Hosp. Finance The applicant will also seek other relief was 19th on the Tax Freedom Day ing, preparation for unsubsidized employ- cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm 1 T - 5/8/08, The Times Fee: $16.83 list, and the date was April 18. TRENTON – The Assembly Health ment and effective connections to inter- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) as may be determined necessary at the and Senior Services Committee released mediaries with strong links to the job mar- 789-4407. Bids must be made on the public hearing based upon review of the PUBLIC NOTICE Mr. Kean stated: “Only after [May ket and local/regional employers. proposal forms in the manner designated. application or amendment(s) to the appli- a legislative package aimed at stabilizing BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 7], New Jersey’s Tax Freedom Day, Funding allocations and minimum en- Proposals must be endorsed on the out- cation. the long-term financial health of the state’s PLANNING BOARD will New Jerseyans finally be work- rollment levels for funding sources gov- side of the sealed envelope, with the name The file pertaining to this application is hospital industry to stave-off future hos- erned by this legal notice will be announced of the bidder, the bidder’s address and the available for public inspection during nor- Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- ing to house, clothe, and feed their pital closings. at a later date. name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- mal business hours (8 AM – 4 PM, Mon- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF families. That’s much too late. The The first measure would require all In an effort to assist candidates intend- vices for which the bid is submitted. It is day through Friday) from the Secretary of FANWOOD, after public hearing on March Trenton Democrats keep pushing Tax general hospital board trustees to com- ing to apply for these funds, a BIDDERS understood and agreed that proposals may the Planning Board at the Administration 26, 2008, granted variances for lot area, lot Freedom Day even further back with plete an approved training program. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONFER- be delivered before the time or at the place Office of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 width, front yard setback and side yard The second bill would require every ENCE will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008 specified for opening. The Board of Edu- North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New setback for property owned by Noreen their tax hikes, and apparently won’t at 10:00 a.m. at the Union County College, cation assumes no responsibility for bids Jersey. Quinn-Foy and James M. Foy at 106 Hunter be satisfied until New Jersey’s work- New Jersey hospital to hold at least one Elizabeth Campus Theater, 12 West Jer- mailed or misdirected in delivery. No bids Any interested party may appear at said Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, being ers are the most taxed people in the annual public meeting to allow the com- sey Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Re- shall be received after the time desig- hearing and participate therein in accor- Block 28 and Lot 32. nation.” munity to their discuss concerns. quest for Proposal (RFP) packages will be nated. dance with the Rules of the Fanwood Documents pertaining to this application Another bill would authorize the state available for pickup at the Conference. Bidding shall be in conformance with the Planning Board. are available for public inspection at Bor- “This year, the average New Department of Health and Senior Ser- Requests for Proposals may be obtained applicable requirements of Applicant ough Hall during normal business hours. Jerseyan had to spend 127 long days vices monitoring of financial performance online as of Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to Dean M. Pratt Ms. Noreen Quinn-Foy — well more than four months — and intervene in cases where a hospital is www.ucnj.org/wib. If further information the “Public School Contracts Law”. 380 North Avenue 106 Hunter Avenue working just to pay his or her total tax is needed, please contact the Union County The Board of Education of the Town of Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 found to be in fiscal distress. Workforce Investment Board at (908) 558- Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, 1 T - 5/8/08, The Times Fee: $43.86 1 T - 5/8/08, The Times Fee: $17.34 burden. It’s no wonder we are losing The final measure would prohibit hos- 2567. Proposals may be mailed upon re- reserves the right to reject any or all bids so many of our family members, pitals from charging uninsured patients quest by calling Jeffrey Jackson at (908) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(s), (t), (x), PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE friends, and neighbors to other states. an amount greater than 15 percent of the 527-4864. (y), 18A:18A-4(a), 18A:18A-22, and to NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Medicare rate while creating a sliding- All questions regarding the RFP must be waive any informalities. The Board further DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE scale based on income to determine how made in writing directed to Jeffrey Jack- reserves the right to take such alternates 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 much an uninsured patient is charged for son. Questions may be faxed to (908) 659- as they deem appropriate, and in any TOWN OF WESTFIELD TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 services rendered. 7406. order that the Board feels may be in the Public Notice is hereby given that the All information requested in the Request best interest of theWestfield Public School Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 “It is imperative that New Jersey com- ordinance as follows was passed and munities are part of the decision-making for Proposals must be provided or the District. A.M. on 6/5/08, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified adopted by the Town Council of the Town proposal may be disqualified. Proposals All bidders are required to comply with under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.`; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on process regarding the delivery of health MUST BE SEALED AND LABELED “PRO- the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, May 6, 2008. care services to ensure that hospitals are POSALS FOR WORKFORCE INVEST- seq., Affirmative Action Against Discrimi- New Jersey 08625; for: Claire J. Gray, Town Clerk providing quality care to the communi- MENT ACT YOUTH PROGRAMS”. Pro- nation and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. seq. Route 22 Mountain Avenue Drainage Contract No. 051950260; ties that rely on its services the most,” posals must be made in the form required Corporate bidders are required by law GENERAL ORDIANCE NO. 1914 Mountainside Borough, Union County; 100% State; DP No: 08133 by the specifications and one (1) original (Chapter 33, Laws of 1977) to submit a list CALENDAR YEAR 2008 ORDINANCE said Asm. Jerry Green (LD-22, and four (4) copies must be received no of names and addresses of all stockhold- Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK Plainfield). later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, ers owning 10% or more of their stock. 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) The bills now head to the Assembly 2008. Proposals may be submitted prior to A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Con- Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within 1 T - 5/8/08, The Leader Fee: $12.24 Speaker for further consideration. the deadline. If mailed, enclose proposals tractor Questionnaire/Certification also fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must in a sealed envelope labeled “PROPOS- must be filed with the bid. The bid package be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ALS FOR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT will also include other documents that must Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT YOUTH PROGRAMS”, and address be completed and returned with the bid. valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the NOTICE OF MEETING to Union County Workforce Investment Failure to comply with Instructions to Bid- “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. (PURSUANT TO P.L. 2007 CHAPTER 53) Board, Administration Building, 4th Floor, ders and to complete and submit all re- 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New quired forms, may be cause for disqualifi- Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Board Meeting Jersey 07207. Proposals submitted by cation and rejection of the bid. of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. DATE OF MEETING: June 12, 2008 fax or e-mail WILL NOT be accepted. All bidders shall submit with their bid The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 Furthermore any proposals submitted package a copy of the New Jersey Busi- U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the LOCATION: Administration Building after the published deadline will not be ness Registration Certificate as issued by Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street accepted. the Department of Treasury of the State of submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 The Board of Chosen Freeholders re- New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. TIME: 7:30 p.m. serves the right to reject any and all pro- BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at posals, to waive any informality in the RFP accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To PURPOSE OF MEETING: Pursuant to P.L. 2007, Chapter 53, the Scotch Plains- process, and to accept any proposals check or certified check made payable to subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents Fanwood Board of Education is providing public notice which, in their judgment, are most advan- the Westfield Board of Education, for ten and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are of its intent to take action to amend and/or modify tageous, price and other factors consid- percent (10%) of the amount of the total directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be contract terns and conditions of the school district’s ered, and will best serve the interest of bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field central office personnel. At this meeting the Board will Union County. By order of the Town of Westfield Board Offices at the following locations: permit the public to make comments on these con- Proposers are required to comply with of Education, Union County, New Jersey. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W tracts. Copies of these contracts are available by the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et Robert A. Berman Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ contacting Anthony DeI Sordi, Business seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Board Secretary 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 AdministratorIBoard Secretary. 1 T - 5/8/08, The Leader Fee: $75.48 1 T - 5/8/08, The Leader Fee: $70.89 3 T - 5/8/08, 5/15/08 and 5/22/08, The Leader Fee: $198.90 1 T- 5/8/08, The Times Fee: $37.74 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 8, 2008 Page 13 For Children’s Safety, Use Sidewalks Letters to the Editor WHS Introduces Pilot Attendance Not Street when Pushing Strollers Program During Exams Week In the late afternoon of Monday, May this thoroughfare, and in this age of dis- In Westfield, Let’s Not Rush Dear Parent/Guardian: As you may week. On a pilot basis this year, students 5, I witnessed a unsettling sight along tracted drivers, all it takes is one moment know, mid-term exam procedures were with courses in the above-mentioned de- Hetfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. A by an unfocused driver for a tragedy to modified this year so that students who do partmental areas will no longer be re- childcare worker left the safety of the occur. A Haircut, But Stay for Dessert not have an exam or an assigned class quired to attend a class. Physical educa- sidewalk and pushed a double stroller For the safety of our children, please The recent debate over Westfield’s the program could. may stay home rather than being required tion staff will supervise the gym for stu- with a young boy and girl for over four tell your childcare workers that if a side- parking enforcement has brought a dose This system creates a fixed annual rev- to come to school. The general consensus dents who wish to use it. Classes for the blocks in the street to Brookside Park. walk is available, use it. And if you have of reality to what will become the chal- enue for the town council to work with is that this was a positive change, which other departments will meet but atten- She was walking with the traffic to her a neighbor who has a childcare worker, lenge for all of us in the future, both the when it puts the parking program to bud- resulted in improved testing conditions. dance will be optional. back so that she could not see cars coming kindly pass this information on. citizens and our local government. Rising get on an annual basis. This system also This policy will be continued for final Staff members will be in their rooms to at her. Those of you familiar with Hetfield fuel prices, higher groceries, increasing allows the constituent the choice to par- exams. Final exam procedures will be assist students with make-up work, project Cathy Smith property taxes and stagnant wages have ticipate and not as likely to feel as if they know that cars frequently speed along Scotch Plains modified further. Currently, there are and portfolio completion, etc. Support hit the median family pretty hard in recent are being taxed. departments or courses, which do not services for special education students times. Out-of-town shoppers and those who give mid-term and final exams. These will be available during exam week. It is Put In an Extra Quarter or Two Municipalities all across New Jersey opt out can continue to feed the meter. If include physical education, fine arts, TV hoped that this change will further im- are seeing aging infrastructures, rising they go over the time allowed, they pay a production, industrial arts, contemporary prove our testing conditions. legacy pension costs, increasing energy ticket. And let’s have the punishment fit living and music. Or Suffer the Consequences costs to power municipal buildings and the crime. Twenty dollars is fair. Thirty- Dennis Fyffe, Interim Principal In the past, the classes met during exam Westfield High School I sympathize with downtown Westfield helps to keep parking spaces rotating for vehicles, yet receive less and less relief two dollars is a tax. business owners who are struggling with downtown visitors. For those like me that from the State of New Jersey and federal This constituent would gladly pay a our new economic environment, as we all want to avoid paying a $32 parking ticket, government. modest premium to be relieved of the SP Resident Complains of Lack of are. However, it would be far more con- put in an extra quarter or two or suffer the The issue of parking in Westfield needs need to fumble for change to feed a meter structive for the newly-formed Westfield consequences. to have a more equitable solution that will or sprint across Elm Street to beat the Community Action Group and its founder, While the interests of local business address the interests of the municipality, parking police to my car. Sure, the town Response to Westfield Recycling Norman Greco, to propose practical al- owners and out-of-town shoppers are not the business community, and the citizens probably would make out a little bit over I live very close to the Westfield recy- back to me. One year later, he has not ternatives to solving the current munici- unimportant, I commend Councilman of Westfield. A 60 percent increase in the the course of the year on a parking permit, cling center. Thirty-five years ago when gotten back to me and the issues I raised pal budget problems than to attack Coun- Caruana for putting the interests of tax- overtime parking ticket fine is simply an but business owners would be serving a the recycling center was to be built, Scotch have not been dealt with. cilman Sal Caruana personally for his paying Westfield residents above them increase in tax without having to identify more relaxed shopper who will be in- Plains sued Westfield and got a court I understand that Mayor Marks is run- reasonable efforts to do so. all, where they belong. it as a tax. A $12 fine increase will not clined to stay and spend more if they were order requiring Westfield to do certain ning in the Republican Primary for Con- Rolling back parking meter fees is not fully recover the net loss of enforcement not in a hurry. things. Westfield was to prevent people gress. As a Republican voter, I would not Sam Della Fera, Jr. from using the recycling center when it vote for Mayor Marks for Congress. Based the answer. One dollar buys two hours of Westfield that stands at a staggering $205,000. A Do you really want to rush a haircut? metered parking, a reasonable price that rise in this fine does not address the chal- And who wouldn’t want to stay for des- was closed, put up a non-see-through on my experience with his dealing with lenges of meeting a $38-million budget sert? fence and only grind chips in a closed voters’ issues, I can imagine how bad his either. Edward Stellingwerf shed. Thirty-five years later, the shed has constituent services will be. Connection The Westfield community and Town Westfield not been built, there is no law in Westfield of citizens to the services of the Federal Community News and Events Council could be working together for a prohibiting use of the recycling center Government are largely transmitted solution that addresses the municipal when it is closed and there is no fence. through their Congressman. needs without increasing the parking ticket Garwood People Asked About a year ago, I brought these is- We do not need our member of Con- penalty. We are going to have these bud- sues to the attention of Mayor Martin gress to be a person who has a bad record Les Marmitons of Cranford get issues for a long time, why make it To Help Food Drive Marks and sent a copy of the court order of responding to voters’ needs. more difficult on each other? St. Anne’s Boy Scout Troop 75, to- to Township Manager Tom Atkins. Mayor Mike Brien I have a suggestion: gether with the Garwood Girl Scouts, Marks said he would speak to his good Scotch Plains Sets May 20 Dinner Event For Westfield households and busi- Cub Scouts, the Garwood Knights of friend, the mayor of Westfield, and get CRANFORD – Les Marmitons of the meal will finish with Tiramisu. ness owners, an annual permit system Columbus, the Garwood Post Office and Cranford, drawing members from The event is open to members and could be initiated. Residents and busi- others will be conducting the third annual Glover Supporter Responds to Letter across the region, will hold its May guests only. nesses would be charged for the permit community-wide food drive on Saturday, through the local property or business May 17. dinner event at the Kenilworth VFW Les Marmitons is an international tax, with the opportunity to “opt out.” The Residents are asked to look for flyers By Scotch Plains Town Manager on 21st Street in Kenilworth at 5:30 culinary and social club of gentlemen town council can study the economics of in their mailbox from the Post Office I can understand how Scotch Plains recent of which was the budget discus- p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. who share a common interest in the permits annual fee to find the most that will advise them to either put their Township Manager Tom Atkins was un- sion at the conference meeting I attended Chefs Eric Alsager and Dana friendship through the preparation, efficient price that maximizes participa- food out on their stoop for pickup or settled by my recent letter to the editor, on April 15. Mr. Atkins was there. In fact, Chadorf will guide members and understanding and enjoyment of fine tion and generates the maximum revenue bring it to the Knights hall off of Wil- which highlighted the inadequacies of the upon Mr. Glover’s request for more in- guests through the preparation of a food, wine and culinary arts. low Avenue between 9 a.m. and noon. Scotch Plains’ budget process he is fun- formation, Mayor Marks and Mr. Atkins multi-course Italian menu paired For more information on Les Businesses Thanked for The past two years have been great damentally responsible for. What was raised their voices in angry unison to with wines. The evening will begin Marmitons of Cranford, see Sponsoring Health Fair successes and we look forward to con- most interesting about his response, how- denounce Mr. Glover’s request. The per- with a roasted vegetable Napoleon, www.lesmarmitons.org or e-mail Ri- tinuing the tradition. ever, is that he doesn’t dispute the key nicious negativity emanating from these The Westfield Regional Health De- We have been able to help a good issues that were raised. two was palpable. Apparently, they be- followed by Seafood Frisee salad. chard Dreher, treasurer, at partment (WRHD) would like to thank number of Garwood and non-Garwood The budget document delivered to the lieve that loudness substitutes for intel- The main course is Veal Saltimbocca [email protected]. the following establishments for spon- residents in need in these tough economic township council contains insufficient de- lectual content. But the town is ill-served with a brown butter sage sauce and soring the Health Fair, held on April 26: times with constantly rising food prices. tail to support a rational review of the by Mr. Atkins’ and Mayor Marks’ histri- Putt For the WUW Dunkin’ Donuts of Garwood, Manhat- This drive is of particular importance budget. When first asked by the town onics. Their behavior is obstructionist On May 17 in Clark tan Bagels of Westfield, Starbucks of because most other drives take place at council to find areas to trim, our township and counterproductive. Westfield Jaycees Set Westfield, Stop and Shop of Westfield, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and food manager reported back that he was not It is undisputed that your taxes were CLARK — The public is invited to Trader Joe’s of Westfield and Williams supplies for those in need are now low. able to find any. Zero, zilch, not one dime lower than originally proposed last year Charity Poker May 10 the third annual mini-golf tourna- Nursery of Westfield. Please contact Bill Nierstedt at (908) was offered to reduce the budget. because of Councilman Glover’s efforts. KENILWORTH — The Westfield ment to benefit the Westfield United Their tremendous generosity has helped 654-8586 if you need any assistance or Mayor Marks has been equally mute This year Mr. Glover has introduced what Jaycees is holding it’s first annual No Way on Saturday, May 17 from 2 to 9 make our health fair a success for yet have any questions. We thank you for with respect to offering areas to trim. appears to be a new concept for the Re- Limit Texas Hold’em Charity Poker p.m. at the Hyatt Hills Golf complex another year. your support. Only after mayoral candidate [Nancy] publican-dominated council, namely Tournament with proceeds to benefit located at 1300 Raritan Road in Clark. Megan Cornish Bill Nierstedt Malool proposed a series of arbitrary cuts looking at the actual details of the budget the Westfield Jaycees Scholarship There will be music and food along WRHD Nursing Supervisor Garwood has the township manager very recently to enable informed decisions regarding Program. For event details, prizes and with prizes awarded to the lowest come back with his own suggested cuts. spending. Any such substantive discus- cost, see westfieldjaycees.com. I asserted in my letter that Ms. Malool’s sion on the budget has yet to begin be- scores for different age groups. Do We Really Need a Parking Fine suggested cuts were ill-considered since cause the township manager will not pro- The event will be held Saturday, May It will be a day of fun while helping these cuts, by and large, were not based vide the sufficient budgetary details and 10, at the Kenilworth VFW Post 2230, the Westfield United Way said tour- on any rational and detailed review of the Republicans on the council are stone- beginning at 6 p.m. with check-in and a nament organizers Tyler Becker, Brian Increase in Downtown Westfield? past spending or on a review of year-to- walling any such in-depth discussions. 45-minute tutorial. The tournament Maehl and Evan Weinberg. I feel I must address the parking and and should not, respond to police emer- date spending to assess reasonableness. When asked to provide his thoughts starts at 7 p.m. sharp. Participants are Tickets are $10 and can be pur- [parking] fines situation in our town. I gency calls. Tom Atkins echoes similar sentiments as with regard to budget cuts this week, asked to arrive by 6:30 p.m. to receive chased by calling the Westfield United believe our merchants have been through The town is not that large, and they reported in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Mayor Marks abruptly terminated the their chips and seat assignments. Way office at (908) 233-2113 or at quite a bit this past year, and, for the should be in shape to walk to their post. If Times this week: “Mr. Atkins said he did meeting and stormed out of the room to The VFW is located at 33 South most part, kept their gripes to a mini- the weather is bad, dress accordingly. I’m not feel that an across-the-board flat per- avoid the discussion. Scotch Plains resi- the office located at the north side mum because they believed what was sure the townspeople would enjoy com- centage cut in the 2008 budget was a good dents deserve better government than this. 21st Street in Kenilworth. train station. being done was for the improvement of ing in to shop and not find one or more idea.” John Thompson Westfield. radio cars parked, not on police business, As also emphasized by Mr. Atkins in Scotch Plains Hence, good for them. Our fourth ward and sans quarter, on a meter. Do we really last week’s paper, one or more of Ms. Food and Mood Class to be councilman says the income this year and need a fine increase? Let’s see, less cars Malool’s proposed cuts were in areas last from parking tickets are almost equal. the town has to buy, less gas, less insur- with mandated appropriation levels. Ap- Correct me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t the ance equals more good will. parently, Ms. Malool was unaware of this Held on June 11 in Westfield Elm Street lot being repaired? Wasn’t Speaking of good will, while we are fact despite her purported “experience” Prospect Street closed for most of the training our traffic agents on their duties, with the township budget process. WESTFIELD — Karen Ensle, a office, located at 300 North Avenue Christmas season? How many of us went respect for our citizens while doing their Mr. Atkins is inaccurate when he pro- registered dietician and health educa- East in Westfield. To reserve a seat, elsewhere to shop? I think a second look duty will go a long way toward getting claims that nobody has raised concerns tor, has scheduled a Food and Mood call (908) 654-9854. Registration is at the revenue is warranted. respect for them and the job they do. about the lack of detail in the budget presentation for Wednesday, June 11 required. Residents have called the parking en- Bruce McLane proposal. I have personally heard Coun- from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rutgers Coop- The class includes guidelines to forcement squad overzealous. I can’t say Westfield cilman Glover request additional budget- erative Extension of Union County in help improve eating habits. It also that, because we need to prevent extended ary details on several occasions, the most goleader.com/subscribe Westfield. includes a discussion on functions of parking. What I do wonder is why do Attendees will hear the latest re- the nervous system and how it is parking agents need RMP vehicles? In PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE police parlance, RMP means Radio Mo- search on the relationship between affected by the food choices made. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Office of the county of venue. The names SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF ELIZA- food intake and how it affects a The class will provide information on tor Patrol — not RMPark. They do not, CHANCERY DIVISION and telephone numbers of such agencies BETH DONALDSON, AND THEIR OR UNION COUNTY are as follows: Lawyer Referral Service: ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN person’s attitude and mood. The class taking a nutritional approach to re- PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-13109-07 (908) 353-4715. Legal Service: (908) 354- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, AND EACH of you are made defendants in the will be held at Cooperative Extension lieving stress. TOWN OF WESTFIELD FILE NO. 57235-4 4340. THE ACTION has been instituted for the above entitled action because plaintiff has NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Public Notice is hereby given that an purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certifi- ascertained that Elizabeth Donaldson died County Garden Fair and ordinance of which the following is a copy STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: cate #95-11 dated December 14, 1995 on May 11, 2005, a resident of Newark, was introduced, read and passed on first CHARITY WASHINGTON, made by Thomas J. Grady, Collector of Essex County, New Jersey. No record of reading by the Council of the Town of WIDOW, HER HEIRS, DEVI- Taxes of the Township of Cranford, County probate or administration has been found Westfield at a meeting held May 6, 2008, SEES AND PERSONAL REP- of Union, and State of New Jersey, to Eric in her estate. Therefore, plaintiff joined Plant Sale to be Held May 18 and that the said Council will further con- RESENTATIVES, AND THEIR Smith and covers real estate located at 4 Elizabeth Donaldson, her heirs, devisees sider the same for final passage on the OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- McClellan Street in the Township of and personal representatives, and their or MOUNTAINSIDE -- The 19th an- ter Gardeners, free activities for chil- 20th day of May, 2008 at 8:00 p.m., or as SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND Cranford, County of Union and State of any of their successors in right, title and nual Union County Spring Garden dren, home-baked goods for sale, a soon thereafter as said matter can be INTEREST; ESTHER AN- New Jersey, known as Lot 3, Block 599, as interest as party defendants. reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- THONY, HER HEIRS, DEVI- shown on the Tax Assessment Map and YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF Fair and Plant Sale will be held on clinic for gardening problems, tours of nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, SEES AND PERSONAL REP- Tax Map duplicate of Township of Cranford. ELIZABETH DONALDSON, SAID NAME Sunday, May 18, rain or shine, from the Demonstration Garden, gently used Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and RESENTATIVES, AND THEIR YOU, CHARITY WASHINGTON, JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS, are noon to 5 p.m. at the Trailside Nature gardening books and magazines for place any person who may be interested OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- WIDOW, are made a defendant in the made a defendant in the above entitled and Science Center in the Watchung sale, and soil test kits for sale at $15, therein will be given an opportunity to be SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND above entitled action because you are one action because plaintiff is uncertain heard concerning said ordinance. INTEREST; JOHN DOE, HUS- of the record owners of the property being whether Elizabeth Donaldson was mar- Reservation. The fair features annuals which includes a Rutgers laboratory Claire J. Gray BAND OF ESTHER AN- foreclosed. ried at the time of her death, and if married, and perennials for sale, many raised evaluation with recommendations. Town Clerk THONY, SAID NAME JOHN YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- the name of her spouse. Therefore, plain- tiff joined John Doe, husband of Elizabeth by Master Gardener volunteers. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1915 DOE BEING FICTITIOUS; SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF CHAR- Donaldson, said name John Doe being Among the offerings is a large se- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ELIZABETH DONALDSON, ITY WASHINGTON, WIDOW, AND THEIR fictitious as a party defendant. THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN lection of tomatoes suitable for con- YOU, RUTH GREEN, are made a de- WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 PERSONAL REPRESENTA- RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, AND tainer gardening, including Ramapo TIVES, AND THEIR OR ANY EACH of you are made defendants in the fendant in the above entitled action be- Tomato seedlings. The Ramapo is an WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN above entitled action because plaintiff has cause you are a child of Charity Washing- heirloom variety legendary for its has added surcharges to municipal traffic RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- ascertained that Charity Washington, ton. violation penalties levied by the Town of EST; JOHN DOE, HUSBAND widow, died on April 2, 1994, a resident of YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- firm, fragrant flesh. Westfield; and OF ELIZAEBTH Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. No SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF RUTH Other highlights include: garden WHEREAS, the Town Council of the DONALDSON, SAID NAME record of probate or administration has GREEN, AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR crafts for sale, handmade by the Mas- Town of Westfield concludes that an in- JOHN DOE BEING FICTI- been found in her estate. Therefore, plain- SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND crease in the penalties for parking viola- TIOUS; RUTH GREEN, HER tiff joined Charity Washington, widow, her INTEREST, AND EACH of you are made PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE tions is required to offset the added sur- HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- heirs, devisees and personal representa- defendants in the above entitled action charges; and because plaintiff has ascertained that Ruth NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, tives, and their or any of their successors WHEREAS, the amounts of the in- Green died on August 3, 2005, a resident DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AND THEIR OR ANY OF in right, title and interest as party defen- tended increase in penalties exceed the of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. No 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 THEIR SUCCESSORS IN dants. penalties set forth in Section 13.49 of the record of probate or administration has TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- YOU, ESTHER ANTHONY, are made a Town Code of the Town of Westfield. EST; JOHN DOE, HUSBAND defendant in the above entitled action be- been found in her estate. Therefore, plain- Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council OF RUTH GREEN, SAID cause you are a child of Charity Washing- tiff joined Ruth Green, her heirs, devisees A.M. on 5/22/08, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified of the Town of Westfield in the County of NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- ton. and personal representatives and their or under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.`; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Union: TITIOUS; CHARLES GREEN; YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- any of their successors in right, title and Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, SECTION I: Section 13-49 of Chapter SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF interest at party defendants. YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and New Jersey 08625; for: 13 of the Code of the Town of Westfield ESTHER ANTHONY, AND THEIR OR YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF RUTH required to serve upon the Law Offices of shall be repealed and the following en- ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN GREEN, SAID NAME JOHN DOE BEING Route 22 Madison Avenue Drainage Improvements, Contract No. 054984180; Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, acted in its place: RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, AND FICTITIOUS, are made a defendant in the Paving and Drainage, Union Township, Union County; 100% State; DP No: 08122 Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- Sec. 13-49. Penalty. EACH of you are made defendants in the above entitled action because plaintiff is poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. (a) Unless another penalty is ex- above entitled action because plaintiff has uncertain whether Ruth Green was mar- address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed pressly provided in the N.J. Statutes and ascertained that Esther Anthony died on ried at the time of her death, and if married, Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within except as specifically provided for herein, April 1, 2002, a resident of Newark, Essex the name of her spouse. Therefore, plain- to the Complaint, Amendment to Com- fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must any person violating any of the provisions, County, New Jersey. No record of probate tiff joined John Doe, husband of Ruth plaint and Second Amendment to Com- be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, regulations or directions of this Chapter or administration has been found in her Green, said name John Doe being ficti- plaint filed in a civil action in which Eric Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of 13, shall upon conviction in the municipal estate. Therefore, plaintiff joined Esther tious as a party defendant. Smith is plaintiff and Lulu Belle Armstrong valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the court of the Town, be subject for each Anthony, her heirs, devisees and personal YOU, CHARLES GREEN, are made a a/k/a Lula Belle Armstrong, et al. are de- “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. violation to a fine not exceeding fifty dol- representatives, and their or any of their defendant in the above entitled action be- fendants, pending in the Superior Court of 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of lars or imprisonment not exceeding fifteen successor in right, title and interest as cause you are a child of Ruth Green. New Jersey, within 35 days after May 8, Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof days or both at the discretion of the court. party defendants. The nature of which and the reason that 2008, exclusive of such date. If you fail to of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. SECTION II. All ordinances or parts of YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF you and each of you are joined as defen- do so, judgment by default may be ren- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with ESTHER ANTHONY, SAID NAME JOHN dants is set forth with particularity in the dered against you for the relief demanded U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the any part of this ordinance are hereby re- DOE BEING FICTITIOUS, are made a Complaint, Amendment to Complaint and in the Complaint, Amendment to Com- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to pealed to the extent that they are in such defendant in the above entitled action be- Second Amendment to Complaint, a copy plaint and Second Amendment to Com- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on conflict or inconsistent. cause plaintiff is uncertain whether Esther of which will be furnished you on request plaint. You shall file your answer and proof the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. SECTION III. This ordinance shall take Anthony was married at the time of her addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at effect after passage and publication as death, and if married, the name of her at the above mentioned address. Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To soon as and in the manner provided by spouse. Therefore, plaintiff joined John DATED: May 8, 2008 CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents law. Doe, husband of Esther Anthony, said THEODORE J. FETTER, CLERK accordance with the rules of Civil Practice and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are SECTION IV. In the event that any name John Doe being fictitious as a party Superior Court of New Jersey and Procedure. You are further advised directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be section, part or provision of this ordinance defendant. GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, that if you are unable to obtain an attorney inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field shall be held to be unenforceable or invalid YOU, ELIZABETH DONALDSON, are MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL you may communicate with the New Jer- Offices at the following locations: by any court, such holding shall not affect made a defendant in the above entitled A Professional Corporation sey State Bar Association or Lawyer Re- 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or action because you are a child of Charity Attorneys At Law ferral Service of the county of venue and Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ any part thereof, other than the part so Washington. 660 New Road, Suite 1-A that if you cannot afford an attorney, you 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 held unenforceable or invalid. YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- Northfield, New Jersey 08225 3 T - 4/24/08, 5/1/08 and 5/8/08, The Leader Fee: $198.90 1 T - 5/8/08, The Leader Fee: $58.65 may communicate with the Legal Services 1 T - 5/8/08, The Leader Fee: $182.58 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 8, 2008 Page 15 Corbin’s Memory Lane Sports Section On Page 20 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 15-22 DEVILS (4X800), RAIDERS (4X1600) SET MEET RECORDS Raider, Devil Girls Place 3-4 At UC Track & Field Relays

By DAVID B. CORBIN was overtaken after the first lap. want to let us down. That fueled me Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cognetti regained the lead and handed the whole race,” said Schaaf. Blue Devils Rose Driscoll, Lisa off to Schaaf, who ran a personal- In the 4x1,600, Valdes received the Nehring, Cat Cognetti and Tessa record (PR) 2:21.6 to cross the line in baton from Cornwell, a freshman, in Schaaf set a meet record in the 4x800 9:36.5, shattering the former record fourth place and immediately soared meters and Raiders Hayley Cornwell, of 9:47.3 set by Summit last year. to the lead. Harley extended the lead Cassy Valdes, Cathy Harley and “After we didn’t qualify (for the and from that point, Veeck ran away Brittney Veeck broke the meet record Penn Relays), we have been working from the rest and crossed the line in in the 4x1,600 at the two-day Union hard and looking for the next oppor- 21:50.9 to crush the previous record County girls relays at Gary Kehler tunity to do well. Here, we got it and of 22:02.8 set by Summit last year. Stadium in Westfield on May 3. we went for it,” said Driscoll. “I got a Blue Devils Aileen Grogan, Nehring, A.L. Johnson High School won the PR today (2:19.9) and I don’t usually Meg Pulliam and Driscoll finished run the first leg.” fourth at 22:38.9. three-way battle for the overall title David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a total of 74. Union was second “I was running by myself the first “I didn’t know what our time was. PLAYING CATCHUP ON THE THIRD LEG…Raider Dan Sapienza, left, makes up ground on Blue Devil Tianyou Xu, with 72 points and Scotch Plains- lap and didn’t realize she was so close I kicked. We never ran this foursome right, during the third leg of the 4x1,600-meter relay. The Raiders won with a time of 18:21.7. Fanwood placed third with 71 points. behind me. The second she passed before because Hayley is a fresh- Westfield took fourth with a total of me, I stepped it up. We put Tessa in a man,” Veeck said. 60 points. good spot to bring us home,” said Acting the spokesperson, Harley WESTFIELD WINS FIRST UC RELAY MEET SINCE 1983 Driscoll ran the first leg of the Cognetti. pointed out, “For Cassy, it was a PR. 4x800 and gave Nehring a comfort- “She was right behind me, so I For Brittney, she got back down to able 25-meter lead. Cognetti received went out really hard. Cat did a good running her PR, and for me, it was a the baton with a 15-meter lead but job to put me where I was. I didn’t CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 Blue Devil Boys Douse Coach, Win UC Track Relay Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN time of 10:33.2. Friedman, who ran Thornton decided to overtake him Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the 1,200 leg, handed off the baton midway through the third lap. Tarlow Threats of rain hovered over Gary first to Pierre. drafted Thornton then turned on the Kehler Stadium in Westfield all after- “My strategy was to take the first burners with 200 meters remaining noon on May 3 but the real soaking lap as easy as possible and then kick but Thornton had some steam left occurred over the back of Westfield with 800 to go. Generally speaking also and crossed the finish line just High School Head Coach Jack Mar- the middle lap is the slowest, so I steps behind Tarlow at 10:33.9 . tin after the Blue Devils captured figured if I kicked then, I would end “For a second, we weren’t sure their first Union County Relay cham- up with a fast time,” Friedman ex- what was going to happen because pionship since 1983. plained. that kid had a good kick too,” said The Blue Devils, who totaled 86 Einbinder, who ran the 800 leg, Einbinder about Thornton. points, took top honors in four events made up a little time and handed off “He started to move. I decided to sit and finished second in three. The to Tarlow, who received the baton at on him for a change instead of him Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys won the same time Union Catholic Viking sitting on me. Once I went by him, I three events and totaled 60 points to TJ Thornton did. knew I had something left. I was a take third behind Union that finished “It was so close when Gerard little surprised that he still had a kick,” with a total of 65. handed off to me. Around the turn, I said Tarlow. Blue Devils Evan Friedman, Gerard passed him. It was neck-and-neck Raiders Dan Sapienza (1,200), Pierre, Josh Einbinder and Alex back-and-forth but it was a hard race Mike Chervenyak (400), Martin Tarlow withstood a tough challenge for both of us,” said Einbinder. Sweeney (800) and Pat Doliber from Union Catholic to win the dis- The race was on for the 1,600 leg. (1,600) finished third in the DMR tance medley relay (DMR) with a Tarlow kept a slight lead until CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2008 CAMP SCHEDULE STEPPING IT UP ON THE FIRST LEG OF THE DMR…Blue Devil Rose Driscoll, right, and Raider Cassy Valdes, left, 2008 CAMP SCHEDULE step up the pace on the first leg of the distance medley relay. The Raider won in 12:38.1. Session 1: June 25-27, 9 a.m. - 12 noon MOSIER, CLARK, AJ MURRAY HAMMER KEY TRIPLES For boys and girls entering 1st-3rd grades Session 2: June 30-July 3, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For boys and girls entering 4th-9th grades Blue Devils Finally Brush Off RAIN DATE: JULY 4

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By DAVID B. CORBIN and Mike Clark, and a leadoff triple also contributed a double and a run RAIN DATE: JULY 11 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times from AJ Murray. scored. Senior pitcher Mike Cappiello had The 8-4 Blue Devils turned two “I give a lot of credit to Jesse Embry, DIRECTED BY: concerns about some lack of offen- double plays, one in the third that getting in there at third after the in- BOB BREWSTER, Westfield High School Varsity Baseball Coach sive support but he kept his compo- prevented a Cardinal from scoring. jury. He did a nice job and fielded the sure on the mound for seven innings Third baseman Matt Isabella pre- ball,” said Blue Devil Head Coach PHONE: 908-232-8049 EMAIL: [email protected] to lead the Westfield High School vented a potential rally in the second Bob Brewster. LARRY COHEN baseball team to a 5-3 victory over a inning with a diving stab of a line The key defensive play of the game, tenacious Plainfield squad in drive, but he paid the price with a however, came from Cappiello, who PHONE: 908-889-0097 EMAIL: [email protected] Plainfield on April 30. The key sup- shoulder injury. His replacement, wheeled around from the mound and port he did receive came in the man- Jesse Embry, who usually plays the nailed Cardinal Elvin Hildalgo, who VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.LAZECO.COM ner of RBI triples from Mike Mosier outfield, did the job defensively and CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

Blue Devil Westfield Blue Devils RAIDER SOCCER CAMP 2008

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Summer 2008 Home of the Seven Time For girls entering grades 3-9 th th NJ State Champions Boys’ Soccer Team June 23 – June 26 , 2008 Union County Rugby Football Club introduces in Association with Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 8 Westfield Blue Devils PAL Flag Rugby – Summer 200 The Argentine & The Dutch Soccer Academies Where: Westfield High School Co-Ed Non-contact Flag Rugby SID FAY and HOULIHAN FIELDS, Westfield Our 15th Consecutive Season Camp Director: Maggie McFadden “The Only Local Camp Not Held in a Park!” For More Information call: 732-873-5399 Age Groups June 17th – July 26th

Email: [email protected] OWLS 5-6 yrs Goal Keeper Training Novice to Advanced FALCONS 7-9 yrs Practice – Tuesday & Thursday 6:15-7:30 HAWKS 9-10 yrs Games – Saturday Mornings Ability Grouping Grades 1-11 EAGLES 11-13 yrs Blue Devil Tactical Camp for Teams Indoor Facilities Fees: Boys & Girls Fully Insured Field Hockey Camp $80.00 ($65 each additional child)

For girls entering grades 3-9 Included in price: Rugby Ball, Official Team Shirt, Playing Shorts & Socks SESSION I – JULY 7-11 June 30th - July 3rd, 2008 Our program teaches basic ball skills, game rules and team play, in a fun and Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm enjoyable atmosphere. All participants play and are involved on an equal basis. SESSION II – JULY 21-25 Parents wishing to volunteer to help with practices or running home events Where: Kehler Stadium most welcome. For More Information: Tom Breznitsky (908) 322-6102 For more information or to sign up go to mudturtlerugby.com email: [email protected] • www.spfraidersoccercamp.com Camp Directors: Maggie McFadden & Nancy Babbitt Or please contact: For More Information call: 908-464-2686 Diane Dabulas 908-591-7027 or [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: Due to field construction at SPFHS there is a Paul Harbaugh 908-370-4131 or [email protected] Email: [email protected] possibility that the camp will be held at Terrill Middle School. SCOTCH PLAINS WELCOME We will inform you if this change is necessary.

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We’re Brooklyn Dodgers and Ebbets Field, the Foster’s “oil cans.” weeks earlier, coach John Turnbull’s club talking Monday, Wednesday and Friday New York Giants and the Polo Grounds, Bad: Over-commercialization of pro will going for the title today at the Union nights, back in the 1960s and ’70s, when day baseball, day World Series games, and college sports, computer-depen- County Tournament. The prohibitive fa- there might be four teams playing 5-on- baseball doubleheaders, baseball and dence, ESPN’s SportsCenter hosts, dis- vorites are led by Dan Liebowitz, Sean 5 across the two short courts, with an- football on natural grass, only four bowl appearance of “mom and pop” stores, Elliott, Nick LiVolsi, Dave Pusar, Pat Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times other four teams waiting for winners. games and all on one day (Cotton, Sugar, Rolling Stones. Clancy and Brandon Molson. Next Mon- NAILING THE RUNNER AT THIRD…Raider junior third baseman Saxony There were the Robinson brothers from Orange and Rose), 45’s, WHS’s rise in Ugly: Mike and the Mad Dog, and day-Tuesday the stakes get higher as Nielson puts the tag on the East Side runner in the second inning on a brilliant Cranford, Walt and Bob; Bob Yurochko, swimming. their talk radio bretheran. WHS will be attempting to defend its throw by senior catcher Nikki Mineo. the Cranford band director who always Bad: Eisenhower’s “super highways,” 2000s title at the North 2 Group 4 sectionals at seemed to be shooting off-balance; Joey and the fact that the ’50s had to eventu- Good: Carnivale, the Sopranos and Alpine. Kolesar and Steve Feldmeister from ally end (though many would say they Deadwood on HBO Sunday nights (now IS IT JUST ME … GOINES HITS 2-RUN HR, MINEO 2 RBI Scotch Plains, Dick Weldon, and dozens lasted until 11-22-63, the day JFK was all in reruns), Yuengling, Sirius 70 Dis- Or does anybody else find it ironic that of other outstanding players whose names assassinated). order radio (especially when Vin Scelsa the No. 43 includes three years of the I can’t recall. Ugly: Joe McCarthy. or Black 47’s Larry Kerwin is the host) best of times (1972-74, when Glen Kehler And there was an older guy named 1960s and Sirius 25 Little Steve’s Underground was at fullback for WHS) and eight years Raider Softballers Rout McDonald … can’t remember his first Good: Albums on vinyl, Bob Dylan, Garage, WHS’s continuing dominance of the worst of times (2001-08, under the name, but I think it might’ve been Jack. Dion and the Belmonts, Beatles, Rolling in swimming. current president)? You could tell he was an older guy be- Stones (until Brian Jones left), Beach Bad: Continued over-commercializa- SHOP-RITE UPDATE cause he tucked his t-shirt neatly inside Boys, folk music, the Newport Folk Fes- tion of pro and college sports, black After a slow start in the fall, WHS East Side Girls, 12-1 his shorts. And one other thing about tival, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, socks on athletes, knee-length (or longer) picked up 30 points this winter from him: outside of Roger Love, nobody Woodstock, Phil Ochs, Buffalo Spring- basketball shorts, ESPN announcers, talk state championships in bowling, boys By FRED LECOMTE the score 6-0. could put up shots faster, and he shot the field, Byrds, Kinks, Temptations, Curtis radio, four-hour baseball and football swimming and girls swimming to get Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Danielle Sette stepped forward and old-fashioned “push shots” where he Mayfield, Ben E. King, JFK (the by-far games, the unwatchable NBA, fights and right into the thick of the race for the fifth Senior Stephanie Goines added a smacked a single, then swiped sec- planted his left foot and stepped up with best president of my 62+ years), Sum- late hits in the NHL, even greater com- Shop-Rite Cup, awarded to the strongest two-run home run to her special pitch- ond. Rachel Parker walked and his right foot. mer of Love, Franklin Bowlers, Glenview puter-dependence, 32 bowl games and athletic teams in each group size. The ing touch to lead the Scotch Plains Colineri took one for the team to load Those were “the good days,” the pre- Manor, The Fugitive and Mission: Im- most of them with idiotic sponsor names. word is, WHS trails defending Group 4 High School softball team past New- the bases. Sette then waltzed home on real life days. Nobody has a choice on possible on TV, beer, Remsen’s market, Ugly: W. winner Southern Regional by just two ark East Side, 12-1, in five innings in when they are born, but I’d say that being Charlie’s Italian Deli, White Diamond MILLER TO JMU points (43-41) heading into the spring a walk issued to Cornaccia. Nielsen on the front wave of the “Baby Boomer” (especially the one in Springfield), Erin Miller, the all-time scoring bas- state tournaments. Scotch Plains on April 30. dug in and hooked a two-run single, generation was pretty cool; the only draw- Wetson’s, all four college football bowl ketball leader at WHS, will be attending WHS finished second in Group 4 last The Red Raiders became the casu- Mineo lined a RBI heater past the back being that I’m now old enough to games in one day: Cotton, Sugar, Orange James Madison University in year by four points (54-50) to Southern, alties of a fine pitching performance shortstop and Goines unloaded her collect Social Security and get “senior and Rose (with no corporate sponsors). Harrisonburg, Va. The Dukes were 24- which is located on Route 9 down near from Goines (6-1) who allowed one two-run blast to deep center field. discounts,” two things that I never thought Bad: Vietnam War, Kennedy and King 10 last year but, as of this writing, Miller Long Beach Island. run on a sacrifice bunt in the first The Raider fielding highlights came would ever happen to me. assassinations, Kent State, NFL champi- is planning to spend her freshman hitting Points are awarded as follows: 10 for inning. She tossed a seven-hitter, in the fourth and fifth inning. From Yeah, there was chaos in that period, onship game being renamed “Super” the books. “I wanted to go to a Division a team state champion, eight for runner- fanned five batters and walked two. behind the plate, Mineo fired in time with racial riots, student riots over the Bowl. 1 school, but I’m not going to play bas- up, six for third place and four for fourth “Today, we wanted to move around to Colineri, who then slapped the tag Vietnam War, and the assassination of Ugly: Richard M. Nixon. ketball,” Miller said. “It’s just too much place. There is also a three-point addi- the pitches a little bit and work out on the runner headed for second. In the three greatest leaders of my genera- 1970s of a commitment. But I will keep play- tion for not having any disqualifications. some of the basic things for our up- the fifth, Mineo pulled off a nice tion (sorry Bear, Vince and Coach K, Good: Allman Brothers Band, J Geils ing, either club or intramurals.” (WHS lost six points last year due to two coming county game,” said Raider home-to-first pickoff play. Colineri but JFK, RFK and MLK have all got Band, Al Stewart, Ralph McTell, Jethro STREAKING ejections.) you beat), changing the drinking age Tull, Fairport Convention, Eagles, The WHS tennis team took a 49-match The boys tennis team is defending Head Coach Kelly Covert. made a brilliant fielding play and from 21 to 18 and back to 21, the drama Pavlov’s Dog, Fleetwood Mac, winning streak into last weekend’s New- state champions, while golf, baseball, The 9-4 Raiders came to bat in the Camille Bach ran down a fly ball in of weekend trips to Staten Island, with Apocolypse Now, Deer Hunter, Taxi ark Academy Invitational. After wins softball and boys track all have teams bottom of the first inning and ex- left field for the final out. the police checks at the Goethals Bridge Driver and Animal House at the movies, over West Essex, Moorestown and Cherry capable of capturing their respective state ploded for 12 runs. Leadoff batter “I love catching and now it comes on the way back. the book Black Sun, White Diamonds Hill East (3-2 in the title match), that Group 4 tournaments. Nicole Colineri and Katie Cornaccia natural to me. I just block balls and But there was lots of good stuff too, (especially the one in Westfield), WNEW streak is now at 52. That’s the fifth long- Previous Group 4 winners have been walked, then Saxony Nielsen stepped when runners go when they see the like the music, and being a WHS sports 102.7 FM freeform radio, with Vin Scelsa, est win streak in school history. The only Shawnee (2004), Ridgewood (2005), to the dish and launched a two-run ball in the dirt, I usually stop it and fan. There might’ve never been a better Pete Fornatel, Dennis Elsas, Jonathan longer streaks are: 54, boys track (1969- Bridgewater-Raritan (2006) and South- triple over the center fielder’s head. throw them out,” said Mineo. time for both. And of course the glori- Schwartz, Scott Muni and the Night Bird, 74, ended by Morristown); 59, boys ern (2007). Nicole Mineo then hammered an RBI Explaining her communication ous summers of the mid-60s, caddying Allison Steel. swimming (1957-62, ended by Pingry); DEVIL OF THE WEEK double to left center and scored on with Goines on the mound, Mineo at Echo Lake, waiting for caddymaster Bad: Disco, light/lite beer, diet soda, 74, girls swimming (1984-90, ended by This week’s free sub from Al the Owner Goines’ double to right and Kathryn added, “We have a very good chemis- Jock Heatly to call my name, and hang- Nixon, Phil Ochs’ suicide, unions for Camden Catholic); and 92, girls cross- at Westfield Subs (263 South Avenue DiNizo was hit with a pitch. The ing with looping legends like Jimmy professional athletes. country (1994-2003, ended by SP-F). East) goes to Dan Liebowitz. The senior try even though she just started pitch- Bonzo, Don the Fireman and Hogan. Ugly: Nixon still, Mick Jagger and the THIS AND THAT golfer fired rounds of 34 at Echo Lake (in runners wasted no time, advanced on ing again.” And let’s not forget the formation of the (Brian Jones-less) Rolling Stones. The county baseball and softball tour- a win over Ridgewood), 39 the next day a wild pitch and scored on Camilla East Side 1 00 00 1 Town Softball League and those Sun- 1980s naments opened last weekend with first- at Ridgewood C.C. (in another win over Bach’s sacrifice fly to center, to make Sc. Pl.-Fanwood (12) 00 0x 12 day quadruple headers at the Franklin Good: Hill Street Blues, St. Elsewhere, round games. WHS was seeded second Ridgewood) and 37 at Shackamaxon (in Bowl. Miami Vice on TV, Australian Rules in both, with the boys beating New Provi- a win over Blue Devil Invitational win- Combine all that with watching a Clint Football on ESPN at 3 a.m., Breaker dence, 11-0, and the girls topping Day- ner Hunterdon Central) as WHS won Eastwood marathon on American Movie Morant and Phar Lap at the movies. ton, 20-0. Both teams were in action three key matches. In 27 holes over three Classics, we give you the Good, the Bad Bad: Commercialization of pro sports, yesterday in the quarterfinals. The boys days, Liebowitz carded an amazing 10 and the Ugly of my life. computers replacing typewriters, loss of played A.L. Johnson, which upset Union, birdies. In addition to a second-place 77 1950s some “mom and pop” stores, Rolling while the girls faced Roselle Park. at the conference meet, he had a string of Good: Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Stones. Yesterday’s winners advance to 36-38-38-37-37-36-37. Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Ugly: Ronald Reagan. Saturday’s UCT semifinals. Speaking of The Devil’s Den appears Thursday in baseball, senior Joe Vall-Llobera made The Westfield Leader during the scho- his first appearance of the spring Satur- lastic year. Contact us with comments, day following his fractured back injury. complaints and suggestions at FANWOOD Joe V pinch hit and had an RBI single. [email protected]. WHS4EVR! It’s Tee Time for the WHS golf team. Note – Johnson’s political views may After a really good week that saw them not necessarily reflect the opinion of the RECREATION sweep past Ridgewood (which swept newspaper but he certainly can relate WHS a year ago) and defeat a very good how he has viewed his life experiences. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN vous. The night before that, I couldn’t Union County Second Team. But when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sleep. I was thinking about it a lot. I and how did his track saga begin? Westfield High School (WHS) se- had some doubt about how well I “I used to be a baseball player but nior Brandon Heroux will never be would throw because I had a little I started playing competitive club the same, at least as compared to injury in my forearm. Once I got soccer, so I couldn’t do both sports. where he was before he decided to down there, I started to relax a little Danny Strauss and I decided to run give the sport of track & field a try his bit. Once the throwing came around, track to stay in shape for soccer dur- sophomore year. everything started to come together.” ing the off-season. The first couple of That decision resulted in some- Unlike the javelin approach in days, it was kind of hard. We needed thing he never expected. His per- Westfield, the runway at Franklin to do something else to create bal- sonal-best throw of 202 feet in the Field was set up differently. ance. He had thrown javelin at sum- javelin earned him the distinction of “It’s actually off a track surface, an mer camp. He was throwing 100 feet. becoming first WHS student to win all-surface runway. It’s a lot differ- He thought 100 feet was really good, an individual event at the prestigious ent, a lot quicker. It’s a lot more fluent so we went over and tried it out. We Penn Relays in Philadelphia. for your stride. You get a better plant,” were both awful but we stuck with “Getting down there was an inde- Heroux pointed out. that,” said Heroux, whose first com- scribable experience for me. I went Playing predominantly baseball and petitive throw was about 117 feet. to the national meet last year. It was basketball during his childhood days, The specialized practice sessions Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times a big deal but this is like ‘track world’. track was probably one of the last at Gary Kehler Stadium consist of A DEMONSTRATION OF ENTHUSIASM…Raider lead off batter and centerfielder Joe D’Annunzio, No. 7, demonstrated Both days the stadium was packed. things on his mental list of “things to several activities. his enthusiasm after plunging his two-run homer over the centerfield fence in the second inning in the UCT opener. The People were scalping tickets. It was do”. Heroux drifted towards soccer as “We are usually in the weight room Raiders won, 11-2. almost like being in another coun- his high school days neared and, this once or twice a week depending on try,” Heroux said. “I was really ner- school year, he was named to the All- when the meets are because we don’t DINIZO, D’ANNUNZIO CRASH COLASSAL HOME RUNS lift the day before a meet. There’s a lot of Med Ball work, overhead throws, backwards throws, a lot of throws, anything that can help build Raiders Rip Dayton Bulldogs up your core (abdominal and torso strength), flexibility and overall arm strength. Everyday, we do a little bit of running,” Heroux said. Technique and getting the steps In UCT Baseball Opener, 11-2 down is another challenge. “I still don’t have my steps down to By FRED LECOMTE three runs on five hits, walked one when Bonadies curled a single to where I would like them to be. You Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and struck out one. center. got to find something you are com- Power hitting by a contingent of Raider Kevin Maroney (2-for-4) The Raiders upped their lead to 8- fortable with. Some kids have really Raiders, effective pitching, backed drove in two runs. Nick Bonadies had 1 in the fourth. Hercel sliced a single short approaches but I think I have the by strong defense, lifted the fourth- an RBI. Brian Piccola singled and to right, Mike Ridge took one for the longest approach of anybody I have seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood High doubled and Tom Hercel contributed team and D’Annunzio reached first ever seen. I’m over 100 feet. My 202- School baseball team to an 11-2 vic- two hits. on a throwing error to load the pods. foot throw, I actually messed up my tory over 13th-seeded Jonathan Day- The Raiders struck first with two Binkiewicz yanked an RBI sac fly to steps, got an extra step in, so this ton in the opening round of the Union runs in the bottom of the first. center and Maroney chopped a two- week I have been fiddling around County Tournament in Scotch Plains D’Annunzio worked a walk and run single to left center. Paul Heroux for The Westfield Leader and The Times with it and trying different step rou- on May 3. scored on Dinizo’s two-run home run The Bulldogs did have a threat in GETTING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME…Brandon Heroux won the Penn tines,” he said. Raider sophomore Gary that landed well over the centerfield the fifth when Binkiewicz had diffi- Relay javelin title with a toss of 202 feet on his first throw. Brandon has two younger broth- Binkiewicz (4-1) limited the Bull- fence. The Bulldogs scored a run in culties getting his curve ball over for ers, who are also are heavily involved dogs to eight hits and four free passes, the top of the second inning when strikes. David Steinman led off with a in athletics. Evan, a freshman, is a big while striking out one batter. At the Popalani scored on Karp’s bases solo home run and the following two soccer player. plate, he provided three RBI. Raider loaded single. batters were issued walks. Defense “Maybe he will go out for track senior catcher James Dinizo (1-for-2, The Raiders answered with two however prevailed when Ridge, the next year,” chuckled Heroux 2 RBI) and Joe D’Annunzio (2-for-3, runs in the bottom of the second and Raider shortstop, made a great snag Jake, the youngest, has been tal- 3 RBI) each plunged colossal two- one in the third. Mike Ridge drilled a of a liner and quickly fired it to ented across the board, especially in run home runs off Dayton starting long single to center and D’Annunzio Bonadies at second for the force out. baseball, basketball and soccer. pitcher Tom Sangeorge, who allowed blasted his home run over the Bonadies then whipped the ball to “He’s the stud athlete of the family. seven hits over four innings and centerfield fence. In the third, Dinizo first to complete the double play. He went down to Cooperstown this walked three. Reliever Andrew walked and John Maxwell uncorked The Raiders made their final offen summer and placed second out of 95 Neubauer, in his two innings, gave up a double to right. Dinizo then scored CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 kids in Golden Arm all-star competi- tion,” said Heroux. So, Brandon desires to be an even better role model for his younger “Our success is evidenced in our results.” brothers but, as far as he is concerned, he has more work to do. Michael Scott, Manager “I’m striving to get better. You go every meet. You always want to break Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times your personal best. My next goal is Congratulations Agents of the Month! NO SUPERSTITION HERE…Brandon Heroux wears his “lucky” shirt in an 204’7”. It’s the old javelin record,” he interview with Leader/Times Sports Editor/Assistant Publisher Dave Corbin. said. Model Experience, Hye-Young Choi Kimberley Haley Frank D. Isoldi Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Now Open! 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN A TIGHT RACE…Blue Devil Cat Cognetti, front, and Raider Cathy Harley UNSESPECTING VICTIM…Blue Devil Head Coach Jack Martin gets doused HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP…Blue Devil Malcolm Allen, shown, and Adam Bergo run a very close 800-meter leg in the distance medley relay. with water after winning the Union County relay title. won the triple jump with a combined distance of 87’4”. Raider, Devil Girls Place 3-4 at UC Track Relays Blue Devil Boys Douse Coach, Win UC Relays CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 PR. For Hayley, it was a PR. We all some. It’s my senior year, so it’s great and Schaaf took second in the 4x400. with a time of 10:42.1. jumped at the end of the day, which we finished second in the 4x800 with a really wanted this.” to finish this way.” Raiders Kim Shellus, Alana Blue Devils Adam Bergo, with a should have gotten our jumps in earlier. time of 8:08.6. Bergo, Craig Cognetti Raider Head Coach Jeff Koegel Pearl completed her 400 leg in 100.7 Salituro and Allison Acevedo tied for meet-best distance of 45’9.25”, and For what it was, I think we did pretty and Don deRojas placed third in the commented, “We had four season- and Harley shaved three seconds off third in the intermediate hurdles with Malcolm Allen at 41’6.75” won the well but we can do better,” said Allen. Intermediate Hurdles at 2:59.7. Raid- best times. I’m happy for them. We her best time in the 800 leg, complet- a time of 3:43.3 and Blue Devils triple jump with a distance of 87’4”. Blue Devils Brandon Heroux, ers Scott, Chervenyak, Dent and Powell wanted to have a fresh unit for the ing it in 2:26.7. Daniella Ciampa, Bridget Grogan and “That was a PR (personal record). Wikander and Pat Gray won the team crossed third in the shuttle hurdles at 4x16, so I ran some younger girls in Raider Carlaya Jones, with a meet- Katherine Payne finished fifth at I really wanted to get the county javelin with a distance of 466’6”. 1:07.4. Blue Devils Tim Woods and a 4x8. I let Hayley off (first) because best throw of 131’1”, along with team- 3:46.9. Blue Devils Stevens-Haas and record. I just have to keep working Heroux’s toss of 192’9” was the top Andrew Marra took second in the pole she has the least experience, then mates Erin Rossi and Kim Wenson Emily Harris tied for third in the pole for that,” said Bergo. throw. The Raiders placed fifth with a vault with a height of 23 feet and three veterans afterwards. I have won the discus with a distance of vault with Raiders Rossi and Salituro “It wasn’t my best jump but I’m OK distance of 414’3”. Raiders Alex Carow and Jesse Marvosa three of the best girls I’ve ever had. 326’11”. at a height of 15 feet. Blue Devils with it as long as we won,” added Allen. Raiders Mike Alleman (61’3”), Ja- took fourth at 20 feet. Raiders Scott, Cathy ran a PR and the race was “I was in a depression after Penn Edwards, Reimlinger, Alex Hawkins Bergo, Jordan Johnson and Mike son Boff (43’6”) and Matt McQuoid Adam Clark, Matt Alfano and Ragan pretty much ball-in-hand from there. Relays, so I had to get in there and and Irving placed fourth in the 4x200 Wikander won the high jump with a (44’5.5”) won the shot put with a placed fourth in the sprint medley re- Then it was just a matter of what focus. The girl from Johnson came at 1:48.2. height of 17’6” followed by Raiders distance of 149’2.5”. Westfield (John lay with a time of 3:48.2 and fifth in the kind of time we were going to run out of nowhere and threw like 120 TOP 10 TEAMS: Sharif Scott, Larry Dent and Louvon DiIorio, Tyler Mase, Paul Waksman) javelin with a distance of 414’3’. The from there.” (feet). I said, ‘Oh no! This is my 1. Johnson 74, 2. Union 72, 3. Scotch Powell at 17 feet. Bergo, Allen and took fifth with a distance of 121’0.25”. Blue Devils crossed fourth in the 4x100 On the first day of the meet, Raid- event. I refuse to let my senior year go Plains-Fanwood 71, 4. Westfield 60, 5. Manny Mills placed second in the Alleman, with a meet-best 158’6”, with a time of 43.5 and took fifth in the ers Valdes, Ali Pearl, Harley and Veeck to waste.’ When I got in the circle, Cranford 39, 6. Summit 36, 7. Elizabeth 26, 8. Kent Place 25, 9. New Providence long jump with a distance of 59’10”. McQuod and Boff also won the dis- 4x200 at 1:30.5. won the distance medley relay in everything went blank. I didn’t hear 20, 10. Rahway 16 “We lost to a great Union team. We cus with a distance of 412’4”. Union Catholic (Shariff Stubbs, Mike 12:38.1. Blue Devils Driscoll, anything. I didn’t see anything. I knew Raiders Mike Ragan, Martin Suarez, Obinna Nwafor, Garrett Ellis) Amanda Garfinkel, Cognetti and it was a good throw as soon as it left Sweeney, Sapienza and Doliber crossed first in the 4x100 at 42.4. Stubbs, Nehring crossed third at 12:54.7. my hand,” explained Jones. “The lady Blue Devil Netmen Capture crossed first in the 4x1,600 with a Nwafor, Ellis and Suarez won the 4x400 Nehring and Veeck received the ran off the numbers and said, ‘you time of 18:21.7 followed by Blue at 3:20.5 and Ryan Kilkenny, Alex baton at the same time to begin their want to know what it is? 131.1!’ Ev- Devils Ryan Scrudato, Friedman, Niziolek, Dan daCosta and Thornton 1,600 leg. Veeck took a three-meter eryone went crazy!” Newark Acad. Invitational Tianyou Xu and Tarlow at 18:32.5. took first in the 4x800 at 8:05.3. lead at the end of the second lap then Jones, with the meet-best toss of Sweeney got the baton in sixth place The No. 1 ranked Westfield High Graeme Stahl topped Matt Osman When all had been decided, Tarlow extended her lead to 30 meters in the 38’4.5”, Rossi and Jessica Feldman and kicked his way to second by the launched a clever ploy, feigning a finals lap. Veeck added a kick down went on to win the shot put with a School boys tennis team stretched and Miles Young, 6-0, 6-0. time he handed off to Sapienza, who its season record to 22-0 and win- Against Moorestown, Shallcross hamstring injury, to lure coach Mar- the stretch and crossed the finish line distance of 106’10”. Raiders Sarah made up the ground on Xu and gave tin to the location where a hoard of first, having completed her leg in Canfield at 17’0.5’, Whitney Adams ning streak to 52 games by captur- defeated Gabe Allen, 6-0, 6-1. Th- Doliber a 30-meter cushion on Tarlow. ing the Newark Academy Invita- ompson stopped TJ Riley, 6-4, 6-0. Blue Devils unloaded the contents of 5:17.8. and Emily Nagourney won the team Doliber refused to relinquish his lead. a Gatorade container on his back. “I have never seen her kick that long jump with a distance of 48’2.75” tional crown in Livingston on May Moorestown’s Drew Shreter topped “Dan Sap ran a great time. He ran a TOP 10 TEAMS” hard. She picked it up in the last lap. and Blue Devils Casey Reimlinger 4. The Blue Devils blanked West Greg Luppescu, 6-1, 6-2. Netravali 4:32. He opened up the gap for Pat Essex, 5-0, in the first round, 1. Westfield 86, 2. Union 65, 3. Scotch It was just what we needed,” Valdes, (15’10.5” – PR), Claire Stevens-Haas and Snyder defeated John Pontillo and Pat ran a great race. He went out plains-Fanwood 60, 4. Union Catholic 59, who completed her 1,200 leg in 3:52.9, (15’4.5”) and Jen Porch (14’3”) stopped Moorestown, 4-1, in the and Mike DeAngelis, 6-4, 6-4. hard and he closed just as hard,” com- 5. Rahway 57.5, 6. Governor Livingston said of Veeck. “Our time was not as placed fifth with a distance of 45’6”. semifinals then edged No. 2 ranked Eisenberg and James Chu defeated 29, 7. Elizabeth 24, 8. Roselle 21, 9. Sum- mented Sweeney. mit 18.5, 10. New Providence 16 fast as last year, but the fact that we Canfield and Adams also won the Cherry Hill East, 3-2, for the cham- Brandon Greenwood and Mike “I was hoping to go out 1-2 with pionship. Bass, 1-6, 6-2, 6-4. won two years in a row is so awe- triple jump with a distance of 69’2.5” Scrudato and hoping to kick out at the Reading is Good For You and Blue Devils Stevens-Haas and Against West Essex, Kevin The showdown with Cherry Hill end but they were all so strong. At the See photos of Sports: Kelly Irving placed fourth at 63’1”. Shallcross defeated Evan Zimmer, East was more difficult. Ravi Yegya- beginning of the race, Pat kept telling Blue Devils Driscoll, Reimlinger, 6-0, 6-1, at first singles. Dean Th- Raman defeated Shallcross, 6-3, 6- everybody, ‘get us a good 30-yard on www.goleader.com Irving and Schaaf crossed second in ompson topped Ben Sunshine, 6-1, 1, and Ross Silverberg stopped Th- lead on him (Tarlow) and I will be the sprint medley relay with a time of 6-2, at second singles and Adam ompson, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3. Luppescu able to take him.’ That’s exactly what UCT Boys/Girls Relays Reich stopped Jon Miller, 6-0, 6-1, defeated Nikhil Yegya-Raman, 4- Westfield/Plainfield Softball 4:16.4 and Crista Ricci, Christina we gave him,” said Ragan. Obiajulu and Schaaf placed third in at third singles. At first doubles, 6, 6-1, 1-2 (retired). Netravali and “I told Martin, I had run against this SPF/Dayton Baseball Ravi Netravali and Justin Snyder Snyder stopped Max Rubin and Westfield/Plainfield Baseball the high jump with a height of 13’4”. guy before and if we got within 10-15 Raiders Canfield, Adams and Aizah defeated Steven Boltuch and Jer- David Bernstein, 6-2, 6-3. yards, I could take him,” said Sapienza. Westfield/Cranford Lacrosse emy Celmer, 6-0, 6-1. At second Eisenberg and Chu topped Dan Kim SPF/East Side Softball Saladin took sixth with a height of 13 Blue Devils Andrew Flood, goleader.com/subscribe feet. Ashley Edwards, Irving, Cognetti doubles, Evan Eisenberg and and Jon Chalik, 6-2, 6-4. Einbinder, Julian Applebaum and Gray

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By FRED LECOMTE Trapani, on an assist from Woglum, pened for us during the first half. We Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times put Cranford up 6-2 but, late in the were making a few mistakes, then Down to the wire it went, but senior quarter, the Cougars seemed out of after halftime, momentum shifted our defenseman Andrew Kaski, caught their game and Westfield capitalized way and we scored a few goals that the Blue Devils off-guard, took ad- and the momentum shifted in the Blue brought us back,” said Werner. “We vantage of the situation delivered the Devils’ direction when Werner scored definitely had the momentum and the winning goal at 3:31 of overtime to on an assist from Bernstein. That game ended tied. Our defense held lead Cranford to a 7-6 overtime vic- sparked three unanswered goals in with two men down going into over- tory over the Westfield High School the fourth quarter. Werner fought off time. Defensively, I thought we played boy’s lacrosse team at Tamaques heavy pressure from Cougar defend- really well and our goalie is great. In School in Westfield on May 2. ers and scored on a dead ball foul. almost every game, he’s making saves Sophomore midfielder Connor Hewett followed with a goal assisted well over sixty percent I would say. Hewett fired in three goals and added by Werner to tighten the score to 6-5 When a goalie is making that many

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A CARDINAL GETTING BANGED OUT AT SECOND…Blue Devil shortstop Sarah Connery puts the tag on Cardinal Leslie Villacis after a fine throw from catcher Christine Feldbauer. MATTHEW FANS 12, WALKS NONE, ALLOWS 1 SINGLE Softball Blue Devils Crumble ‘House of Cardinals’, 11-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN lapsed in the third inning when the coach Pignoli said in the spirit of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils patiently plated a merry- good sportsmanship. Devyn Hale’s soft single to right go-round of seven runs on five hits The spirit of sportsmanship could field in the fourth inning was the only and five walks. Emily Tebbetts began be put to the test with the upcoming thing that prevented pitcher Cyndil the onslaught with a single and scored Union County Tournament (UCT). Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Matthew from retiring every batter the first run, then drove in the fifth “We can’t get complaisant. We must IN CONTROL OF THE BATTLE…Blue Devil senior attacker Harry Bernstein, No. 9, seizes control and attempts to roll she faced in a five-inning, 11-0 and sixth runs with a two-run single. keep playing at our level. We should past a host of Cougar defenders. Bernstein finished with two assists. Westfield High School softball team Sarah Connery had two RBI in the be mentally prepared,” Pecora said victory over visiting Plainfield on inning. Christine Feldbauer walked confidently. one assist, and sophomore middie with four minutes remaining. Two you have to win a few games and our May 1. and scored, Katie Esler singled and The Blue Devils have received the Tim Werner (4 ground balls) netted minutes later, it was the Bernstein to offense hasn’t been scoring as many Despite having the talent to do so, scored, Matthew ricocheted an RBI second seed but have their sights on two goals and an assist to lead the 1- Hewett show once again that tied the to compensate.” the Blue Devils’ defense had little single off third base and Pecora meeting and beating top-seeded 12 Blue Devils. Senior midfielder score 6-6 at the end of regulation. Cranford 2310 1 7 need to field many grounders be- singled. Katie Abruzzo and Krissy Cranford for the UCT championship, Sean Mack flicked in a goal. Sopho- “Not too many positive things hap- Westfield 1113 0 6 cause 12 of the 15 putouts came by Wendel each added an RBI and Erin since the Cougars were the only more Attacker Sean Scrudato and way of strikeouts and Matthew per- Scialabba walked and scored. county team to beat them in a 1-0 senior attackman Harry Bernstein mitted no free passes. Two of the “We have a lot of great players on thriller. each finished with two assists. Junior “The Only Local putouts were dribblers back to the our team. We just have to keep our “We will definitely get them back. goaltender Kyle Wright delivered a Girl Camp Around” mound and the other was a slow roller heads in it at all times. We are a very They beat us but we played a good fine 21-save performance. to first base. relaxed team, so that doesn’t work game against them,” stated Scialabba. Matt Trapani scored two goals and Mike Woglum bounced in one goal “She gets close to 10 strikeouts against us. It works for us because we Plainfield 000 00 0 AUGUST every game she has started. If she get into tight spots at times and we Westfield 137 0x 11 and had three assists to lead the Cou- could strike out every batter, if she can get out of them because we are so gars. Keeper Kevin Shupp halted 13 11th - 15th could get a home run every at bat, calm out there,” said Pecora, who shots. At the end of regulation, the that’s what she wants to do. She does singled, walked twice and scored Blue Devils Crush Blue Devils out-shot the Cougars, 23- not turn it on and off. She’s looking to twice. Bulldogs in UCT, 20-0 22, and finished with 20 ground balls. 2008 Second Annual continue into college. She loves this “One of our goals is that we play at The 10-2 Cougars controlled the game. That’s what makes a great ath- our level. We definitely keep talking The second-seeded Westfield High ball nine of the 12 minutes in the first SPF Girls Soccer Camp lete,” said Blue Devil Head Coach it up and cheering,” said Scialabba. School softball team crushed Jonathan quarter and came up with a 2-1 lead. Tara Pignoli. “This is not a team that seems af- Dayton, 20-0, in five innings in the Assisted by Scrudato, Hewett stuffed Girls entering grades 4 thru 9 Although the 2-8 Cardinals did not fected by pressure. They have the first round of the Union County Tour- in a wraparound goal for Westfield. pose nearly a threat like undefeated, same mental approach,” added coach nament in Westfield on May 3. Cyndil The Blue Devil defense had a mental Monday – Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm No. 9 Cranford with ace pitcher Pignoli. Matthew tossed a one-hitter, walked lapse as Cranford stuffed the cage Katherine VanBenschoten or Union Signs of compassion came at the none and struck out 13 Lady Bull- with three goals, to take a 5-1 lead by at Park Middle School Field with ace pitcher Amanda Kardys, the end of the third and fourth innings dogs. She also hit two home runs, halftime. Tuition: $125 Per Player 11-2 Blue Devils worked in business- when the Blue Devils had the bases scored four times and had four RBI. Two minutes into the third quarter, like fashion, adjusting to Plainfield loaded in both instances and chose to TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES pitcher Kira Cejnowski. deliberately have their runners on third “You have to make adjustments all base get called out for leaving base Hye-Young Choi Skill development, Technical training, shooting, passing the time. Here’s a team that has a too soon. This happened on three #1 REALTOR, Total Production 11 Years! 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There is no Kevin Ewing Michelle Tobier SPF Varsity Assistant SPF Varsity Girls Coach Matt Tiedemann SPF JV Coach coach Pignoli. point in beating a team 30 to zero,” Watchung Conference Champs Matthew, who finished 2-for-2 with Joe Higgins SPF Freshman Coach 2003, 2004, 2006 Dave Moser Former New Providence Coach two walks, an RBI and three runs Blue Devils Shut Out Union County Champs scored, led off the first inning with a 2005 and 2006 Former SPF Players / Former bunt single, stole second base then Softball Raiders, 10-0 North 2 Group 3 State College Players scored on Alex Pecora’s RBI grounderWeichertThe Westfield High School soft- Champions 2006 Weichert to shortstop. The score jumped to 4-0 ball team shut out Scotch Plains- in the bottom of the second when the Fanwood, 10-0, in a regular-season SPACE IS LIMITED Blue Devils took advantage of three game in Westfield on May 5. Cyndil For more information please email: [email protected] walks, a bunt single and a pair of wild Matthew had two RBI and Areil Gale pitches to cause tremors in the Cardi- scored twice and added an RBI for www.fanwoodsportscamps.com nals’ defensive foundation. the 14-2 Blue Devils. The Raider In case of rain, we will have access to the The house of Cardinals finally col- slipped to 10-7. Park Middle School Gymnasium

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Raider Nine Rip Bulldogs, 11-2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 sive rush with three runs in the bot- tom of the fifth. Piccola and Hercel singled, D’Annunzio went with the pitch and beat out the throw to first, while Piccola scampered home safely. Binkiewicz then rapped a two-run single up the gap. The Raiders pulled off another double play in the seventh when Bonadies scooped a grounder, stepped on second and flicked to first. Maroney registered the final out on an assist to Binkiewicz. “Gary is our number-one guy and he did what he had to do. He battled all the way through it, made some adjust- David B. Corbin (May 2001 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING A HARD SWAT AT ALS...Former acting Governor Donald T. ments, hit some spots with his fastball DiFrancesco enjoyed hitting the softball during the “Knock Out ALS (Lou and he put the ball in play. And [on] a Gehrig’s Disease)” benefit for resident Jim Airey at Brookside Park in Scotch day like today, we needed our defense. Plains on May 19, 2001. DiFrancesco proved that he had the “Right Stuff” when They played solid, put the ball in play he nailed several good shots to left field. and made the plays. When we are doing that, we’re at our best,” said Raider Head Coach Tom Baylock. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times LOTS OF ACTION AT SECOND BASE…Cardinal Elvin Hildago makes it safely into second base after the relay throw “Early on, I did not have my off bounces off Blue Devil shortstop Evan Shapiro. D. Blair Corbin’s speed. Basically I tried to keep the fastball low in the zone, let them hit the ball and get ground balls because we’re a good fielding team and solid most of the year. I know we would Blue Devils Brush Off Cardinal Baseballers, 5-3 Blue Devils Raiders score runs and that’s what happened,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 said Binkiewicz. took too much of a lead off second we had it at that point [runner, who tinued until the fourth inning. Blue “For Denizo to hit a two-run homer base after hitting a two-run single in was on second when Hildalgo Devil Mike Melillo drew a leadoff walk in the first was a big lift for us. It put the fourth. singled],” said coach Brewster. then awakened his teammates with a momentum on our side. We never “Shap [shortstop Evan Shapiro] was Cappiello relied on his off-speed crafty stolen base. Clark responded with Walk Down Memory Lane looked back and we just ran with that. giving me the sign the whole game, and “junk” pitches to yield only two a booming RBI triple to right field and Of course, D’Annunzio, he’s having but I couldn’t see because the umpire walks, while striking out three, and to Murray followed with an RBI sacrifice an incredible year for us and doing was in the way. Finally, Jus [catcher limit the Cardinals to seven hits. fly to right. Embry doubled down the From the archives of The Westfield half as the Blue Devils went on to everything for us,” concluded coach leftfield line, Einstein singled and Leader and The SP-F Times. win, 15-9. Midfielders Matt Simone, Justin Olsen] called it and we got him “I was throwing junk all game, but Baylock. out,” explained Cappiello. I got through it,” said Cappiello. Shapiro lofted an RBI sac fly to left to www.goleader.com Bill Schultz, Mike Debrossy and boost the lead to 4-0. May 6, 2000: Senior Tim Pai attackman Chris Dodge all netted hat Dayton 010 010 0 2 “We saw the pickoff before the kid “Cappy improved with his control Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 221 330 x 11 had the two-run single. We thought today. He did a much better job. To- Concern returned in the bottom of pounded two home runs and a single, tricks and senior midfielder Brad the inning. Cardinals Oreal Douglas while amassing six RBI, to lead the Gillin stuffed in two second-half day, he threw strikes. His arm feels great. He just doesn’t have the pop in and Marcus Gerald tapped back-to- fourth-seeded Raiders to a 12-6 vic- goals. Attacker Tim Mansfield also back singles. After a fly out to center, tory over Westfield in the first round scored a goal. UCRFC Jr. Mudturtles Clinch his arm yet, but that will happen,” May 3, 2001: said coach Brewster. Rob Rosario grounded out to third of the Union County Tournament in Two first-places and and Hildalgo slapped his two-run Scotch Plains. Dave Herrmann ham- a crucial third-place finish in the wan- After a controversial, emotional Playoff Spot, Top East Islip loss to Union on April 23, and five single to right then slid into second as mered a solo homer. ing moments of the Union County the relay bounced off Shapiro. The May 6, 2000: Katy Brunetto craft- Relays at Williams Field in Elizabeth days between games, the Blue Devils The Union County Rugby Football team a 3-0 lead. UCRFC dominated appeared to be drowsy offensively. inning ended with Cappiello firing to ily scored from third on an infield gave the Raider boys track team its Club (UCRFC) U19 boys, the Jr. the first half, constantly putting pres- Shapiro, who put the tag on Hildago. grounder in the bottom of the seventh second-straight title. Senior Derrion On April 7, the Blue Devils blasted Mudturtles, completed their unde- sure on the East Islip defense. Mike away at the Cardinals with a 16-2 Murray began the sixth inning with inning to give the Blue Devil softball Aberdeen cleared 6’2” in the high feated league season with a convinc- Sheehan racked up the first try as he a triple to right and Mosier provided team a thrilling 5-4 win over Summit jump, and along with Mike Franzone shelling in five innings but, this time, ing, 26-7 win over East Islip to re- barged over the line off a ruck to they could get only seven hits against a 5-2 cushion with his thunderous in the first round of the Union County and Mike Buffardi totaled 17’4.5” to ceive a Number 1 seed in the METNY make the score 8-0 in favor of UCRFC. triple to right-center. Tournament in Westfield. Kristen take first. Moments later, Aberdeen the same pair of pitchers. Rugby Football Union U19 playoff Camaran Burke scored next, he chased “We had five days off. We needed In the bottom of the seventh, the Leonardis had two RBI. soared 22’2” – a personal best – in the this weekend in Denville. down a perfectly placed kick by Chris Cardinals had a runner on first with May 2, 1998: The Blue Devils came long jump, and along with Ray Will- to get back on the field. Once we get The Jr. Mudturtles were rewarded Sheehan for a try to make the score, back, we should be firing on all cylin- two outs. Cappiello struck out the through with the late-inning heroics iams (19’11.75”) and Gary Fletcher with a penalty kick in the first minute. 13-0 at halftime. next batter, Irvin Torres, but the ball that it needed to pull out a 9-8 victory (18’8.25”) captured first with a total ders,” said Cappiello. Sean Moran made the kick to give the East Islip came back strong even- Blue Devil leadoff batter Evan was dropped and then there were two over Linden in the first round of the of 61’2”. In the final event, Aberdeen, tually crossing the UCRFC goal line Cardinals fluttering on the bases. Mo- Union County baseball tournament Mike Dixon, Franzone and Williams Einstein, who finished 2-for-4, singled Blue Devils Shut Down for a try that was converted, making in the top of the first. Mark Melino ments later, Torres’ poor base run- in Westfield. Senior Phil Orsini crossed third in the 4x400. score 13-7. The Jr. Mudturtles stormed ning got himself caught in a rundown blasted a two-run triple and senior reached first on an error as Einstein Baseball Raiders, 13-6 back. Burke scored his second try and sped to third, but he was later gunned between second and third. The Cardi- Don Seeley lofted a sacrifice fly to WTA Men’s Masters Jim Haribson ran in another. Moran nal on third scored, but Torres was center as Orsini dashed home with The Westfield High School base- down attempting to steal second. ball team shut down Scotch Plains- closed out the scoring with another Einstein did score, however, on tagged out. the wining run in the bottom of the Tennis Ladder Told: penalty kick. seventh. The WTA ladder season started on Fanwood, 13-6, in Scotch Plains on Cappiello’s hobbling single. Westfield 100 301 0 5 May 5. The 11-4 Blue Devils erupted The UCRFC U19 B-side upended Concern about a slight 1-0 lead con- Plainfield 000 200 1 3 May 4, 1998: The Blue Devil golf May 1. The initial men’s masters (50+) East Islip’s B-side, 24-5. East Islip team proved why they have been un- singles ladder continues from the fi- for seven runs in the sixth inning. Mike Clark had three RBI, while Jus- scored the first try off a driving maul at beaten in 13 matches this season by nal standings of 2007. New members a lineout. From then on it was all running away with the Union County are listed at the bottom of the ladder. tin Olsen, Mike Mosier and Mark Melino had two RBI apiece. UCRFC, as Burke scored two tries and golf title held at Echo Lake Country John Mancini looks to defend his Russell Holt and James Brady added Club. The Blue Devils had a 325 total championship after two years and solo tries. Ryan Scanlon made two and easily out-played second-placed counting at the top. Report matches Reading is Good For You conversions to round out the scoring. Union, which finished with 348. Al- to [email protected] The UCRFC U15s fell to a strong though Union Farmer Jerry Chen won Final Season Standings Xavier High School (NYC) fresh- the individual title with a 77, Blue 1. John Mancini man team 40-13. Although on the Devils Brent Bramnick and Ron 2. Jim Oslislo losing side of the scorecard, the game 3. Chris Wendel Kashlak, each with a 79, had to play 4. Mike McGlynn was marked improvement over the a sudden-death hole, which Bramnick 5. Peter Lee earlier meeting between these two won to take second. 6. Don Dohm teams when Xavier scored a crush- May 2, 2001: Recently, Dr. Jekyll 7. Joe Donnolo ing, 84-0 victory. The points scored 8. Henry Williams and Mr. Hyde must have been play- 9. Dewey Rainville by the U15s were the first points ing for the Blue Devil boys lacrosse 10. Todd Krell goleader.com/subscribe given up by Xavier this season. Jon team. A mild-mannered Dr. Jekyll 11. Brian Greenfield Acosta scored a try and a penalty got jostled around by visiting kick. Billy Hedley also scored a try. Hunterdon Central in the first half, In other action, the UCRFC U19 girls but Mr. Hyde took over and routed See it all on the web in color . . . WINNING THE LINEOUT…The Jr. Mudturtles, in light shirts, won a lineout. fell to No. 1-ranked Elizabeth High Pictured, left to right, are: Sean Moran (partially obscured), Mike Sheehan, the Red Devils, 10-3, in the second www.goleader.com School, 40-5. Brandon Dietz, No. 8 with ball partially hidden, and Ryan Scanlon.

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TEAM W L Bare Necessities 17, D&K 2 Awnings Galore 1 0 Bare Necessities 1 0 Ed Belford provided the bulk of the Buffy’s Tavern 1 0 offense for the victors, with two triples D&K Associates 0 1 and a double, while infielder Brian Iceman’s Karaoke 0 1 Williams sparkled on defense. American Legion/LLG 0 1 SMC.8, Associated Auto 3 50+ DIVISION B: Associated Auto managed to play TEAM W L an outstanding defensive-game (in- Re/Max 2 0 SMC 1 0 cluding 3 double plays). Northwestern Mutual 1 1 RE/MAX 19, The Office 9 The Office 0 1 The Realtors, down 9-0 early in the KMD Tuning 0 1 game, exploded for 19 unanswered LIGHTNING LAX CHAMPIONS…The BDLC 5th/6th grade girls finished Associated Auto Parts 0 1 runs while producing 27 hits. Bill undefeated in the recent Lightning Lax Tourney. Pictured, left to right, are: front IRWIN BERNSTEIN TROPHY WINNERS…The Mount St. Mary Academy SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Campbell had five hits. The Office row; Belle Hutchins, Anna Tanji, Rebecca Kraus, Sophie Bass, Helen Keating, distance medley relay team displays the Irwin Bernstein Memorial Trophy at the TEAM W L created six crucial errors. Natalie Brennan and Jessica Castelo; back row, Coach Tom Weisse, Jacqueline Blue Devil Classic held on April 19. MSMA went head to head in a near photo Commerce Bank 1 0 Northwestern 11, KMD 10 Knapp, Samantha Paoletti, Jennifer Baudhuin, Mallory Weisse, Alexis Kardias, finish with the Westfield girls. Both teams smashed the meet record with MSMA Creative Industries 1 0 Amy West, Monica Nemeth, Mary Randazzo, Jennifer Frega, Emma Kao, LA Law 0 1 Tied at 10-10 in the bottom of the prevailing by 1/10th of a second. Pictured, left to right, are: Patricia Whitehead Natasha Peregrim and Coach Elyse Goldweitz. and Caroline Williams of Westfield, Westfield Coach Jack Martin, Elizabeth Associated Auto Silver 0 1 seventh inning, and with 2-outs, Campbell, Katie Hager and MSMA Coach Tom Cladek, 1971 graduate of Holy Kilkenny House 0 0 NWM won with a walk-off homerun Trinity High School. RE/MAX 14, Northwestern 7 off the bat of Rich Polonitza, who RE/MAX received solid pitching was a one-man wrecking crew on BDLC Girls Perform Well from Bill Campbell and the homeruns offense and defense. Anthony from John Brown and Roger Abbaleo and Pete Osborn also pow- In Lightning Lax Tourney WF 4th Graders Raise Money Grutzmacher. Steve Falco had three ered homeruns. Cliff DeAnna and hits for NWM. Paul Levenberg sparkled on offense The Blue Devil Lacrosse Club held opponents to just 2.75 goals per Awnings 18, Iceman’s 9 and defense for KMD. (BDLC) has formed competitive girls’ game, while registering 13 saves. For Sr. Pat’s Kids Camp Neil Grandstrand produced four Creative 8, Associated (Silver) 0 lacrosse teams for the 5th/6th and Game balls were awarded to Alexis hits for Awnings and Doug Husak In a well-played game by both 7th/8th grade, which will compete in Kardias, Rebecca Kraus, Natasha Over 80 fourth graders joined to- Jeffery, Stan Ciemniecki, Ken Wicks, provided the power with a triple and teams, Art Kopacz pitched a three-hit several tournaments in the spring. Perigrim and Samantha Paoletti for gether on March 16 for a one-day Moria Cappio, Rich Smyth, Brian a homerun. The Singers, playing with shutout. Karl Grossmann provided BDLC had a very successful inaugu- their outstanding achievements. charity 4th grade basketball event Staub, Joe Wheatly and Rob and Chris- a depleted squad, managed to get most of the offense with three hits, ral season last year. The BDLC 7th/8th grade girls conceived and directed by Westfield tine McCoid. four-hit performances from Oscar including a homerun and three RBI. BDLC successfully competed in opened with a 9-4 victory over PG resident Jamie Marner. The students Nationally renowned coach Kevin Harrison (including a homerun), Les Commerce Bank 23, LA Law 4 the Lightning Lax Tourney, held an- Lax Orange. Next, BDLC was knot- represented St. Helen’s CYO team, Boyle of St. Patrick High School in Reddick and John Wactor, while Mo The Bankers’ offense picked up nually in West Windsor. It attracts ted in a 2-2 tie with Moorestown Holy Trinity Parish CYO Green and Elizabeth conducted a free clinic for Fernandez contributed three hits. where they left off last season. Bill strong teams from New Jersey, such before losing 3-2 on a last-minute White teams, Holy Trinity School the players and donated two weeks at Buffy’s Tavern 16, Aamerican Granata, Oscar Harrison, Rich as Princeton, Glen Ridge and goal. BDLC dropped a tough, 7-4, team and the Westfield White and his summer basketball camp. Other Legion/LLG 2 Polonitza and John Silva hammered Moorestown, as well as teams from decision to PG Lax Black and a 9-6 Black Garden State Travel teams. raffle prizes included Nets, Yankees Buffy’s exploded for 25 hits, in- three hits each. Fred DiMartino pro- Pennsylvania. decision to Council Rock. Goalies Proceeds benefited Sr. Pat’s Kids and U.S. Open tickets. cluding four hits apiece for Tom vided quality pitching for the Com- The BDLC 5th/6th grade girls fin- Casey Gillespie and Mallory Weisse Camp, which the St. Helen’s Catholic The Holy Trinity Parish CYO Green DeRocco and Clyde Vail. The Legion merce Bankers. ished undefeated and champions in played well throughout the tourna- Community supports each year at team coached by Steve Criscuolo and their division. The girls outscored ment. Caroline Bertoni and Sarah Mid-Hudson Valley Camp. Bill Fitzpatrick, won the champion- their three opponents 26-11, while Freer led the defense and Kelly Gray, Msgr. Bill Harms. Basketball CYO ship by defeating Westfield White each player scored at least one goal, Kim Brunhofer and Elizabeth Cusick Director Jim Birnie, as well as Msgr. coached by Rick Varakian and Mike except the goalie. Goalie Amy West led the offense. Joe Masiello, AD Jim Killeen and O’Connor. Third place went to Coaches Bill Fitzpatrick and Matt Westfield Black, coached by Bill Loughlin all arranged for the two ven- Lawrie and Bill Cook. ues of the day: Westfield High School Marner said, “I thank all the enthu- and Holy Trinity Interparochial gyms. siastic volunteers, donators, officials, Maria Jakubek, Donna Slattery, and families and players for supporting Lois Nardone Walter served as event this event. It was a great day of local coordinators. Richie Hughes secured basketball for a very worthwhile and oversaw officials. Other key vol- cause. We raised $2,020 thanks to the unteers included Bill Lawrie, Tim Day, generosity of the participants and Charlie Bowman, John Felitto, Scott sponsors.”

REC LEAGUE CHAMPS…The LA Sparks of the Scotch Plains Recreation PROTECTING THE BALL…Ryan Bowman of St.. Helen’s protects the ball Basketball League, Junior Division (3-5 grade), won the championship game against a Westfield defender in one of six games he played during the one-day St. against the Phoenix Mercury, 28-25, on February 28. The Sparks finished with an Helen’s Inaugural Charity Basketball Classic. 11-2 record. They avenged their two losses in a decisive win over the Indiana Fever in the second round of the playoffs. WF Lax Club to Hold Annual Lacrosse Day WESTFIELD – The Westfield Lacrosse Club (WCL), has set the date of LA Sparks Jr. Division Win Saturday, May 10, for the sixth Annual Westfield Lacrosse Day. The games will be played at Kehler Stadium from 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opening ceremonies will be held at 10:45 a.m. with the first game starting SP Basketball League Title at 11 a.m. when the Westfield High School varsity team will face off against Union County rivals Summit. Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports On February 28, LA Sparks of Lewis, Lily Mitterhoff and Tara Scotch Plains Recreation Basketball Coffey kept the Mercury down. Amani DIVISION CHAMPS…The Westfield Girls 7th Grade Travel Basketball team in America and the WLC is certainly experiencing a growth in membership won the championship game, 19-16, against Long Hill. Westfield also defeated with 616 boys and girls in grades third through eighth participating and League held on to beat the Phoenix Williams caused several turnovers and Berkley Heights, 30-14, and Holy Trinity, 27-25. Pictured, left to right, are: front making it the largest year ever for Westfield kids. Mercury for the Junior Division title. the Sparks capitalized. Leah White row; Julia Mannino, Kristen Burns, Hannah Teasdale, Jessie Murray and Emily Also featured will be a Master’s game for residents 33 years and older. The Sports fans were riveted to the first shut down the Mercury’s star player McBain; back row, Coach Meixner, Marisa Garrity, Colleen Gallagher, Courtney public is welcome to attend. For more information, please visit Rec game ever televised. in the first half. Weisse, Svetlana Marhefka, Caity Meixner and Coach Gallagher. Missing from www.westfieldlacrosse.com The Sparks opened up a lead, and In the second half, Tabitha photo is Valentina Bonnefil. solid defense by Alexa Hudak, Raquel Dwumfour drove the baseline suc- cessfully. Rachel Janssen and Meghan Ryan set up the Sparks “Seton Hall” play by getting the ball to Alyssa Gilman, who in turn fed White inside for the basket. Dwumfour slapped In Westfield… down shots from Mercury’s key 5th grade player, but it was not enough. The Sparks’ “Manhattan” offensive set was shut down and the game tight- ened. The Mercury closed the gap Visit us at and made for an exciting end. But veteran Gilman kept composure and www.burgdorff.com to see all our homes for sale. nailed an insurance basket for the Sparks. The championship win culminated Find out why Westfield Burgdorff, ERA listings sell 20% faster and for 1.3% more than other area brokers. a strong season with many close wins *Based on GSMLS averages for the period of 1/1/07-1/31/07. For the towns of Cranford, Fanwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Westfield. For companies with at least 20 closed listings. because of the Sparks’ intensity and hustle. The Sparks girls ended with a 12-2 record, including a decisive and clean win in the playoffs against the only team to beat them all season. 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Dennis Rodriguez to Marie E. to Timothy and Donna Walsh, 815 Scotch Plains: Edmond, 1407 Martine Avenue, Boulevard, $950,000. $563,000. Theodore E. and Judith Klein, Jr. to WESTFIELD OFFICE TEB Association to 328 Park Av- Gary J. and Linda Brink to Regina Peter Gialluisi, 723 Glen Avenue, 600 North Avenue West • Westfield, NJ 07090 enue, LLC, 328 Park Avenue, Peter and Pamela McCreesh, 2355 $370,000. $1,100,000. Seneca Road, $465,000. Albert A. and Patricia H. MacKay Oscar P. Fitgerald to D. Villane Orin Trooskin to Patricia M. to Edward A. and Sherry L. Boll, 560 908-233-0065 Construction, LLC, 2301 Seneca Krahnert, 530 Park Avenue, $232,500. Prospect Street, $1,025,000. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. www.burgdorff.com Road, $425,000. Estate of Anna Glidden to Paul and Sandra and Michael Miller to Judith Gorski, 12 Balmoral Lane, Patrick L. Mamrak, 2093 Grand $700,000. Street, $350,000. Joseph Cruciata to Andrew and Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate Louis and Kathy Daniele to Shaukat Kathleen Stewart, 2279 Redwood and Reshma Kassam, 18 Winchester Road, $975,000. Drive, $999,995. 908-233-6417, Direct Dial Robert and Bella H. Laster, Jr. to Westfield: Ilias and Martha Reginos, 329 Stout Shirley L. Lauer to Marek R. and Avenue, $370,000. Jolanta Welman, 480 Springfield Av- NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2007 Brian M. Dowd to Fox and Foxx enue, $475,000. Developers, LLC, 21 Donsen Lane, Beverly Ransom to Jun Lu and $521,625. Jing Li, 48 Mohawk trail, $500,000. Juan Garcia to Mary Ann Leporino, Ronald V. and Trevolyn E. Sullivan 2288 Redwood Road, $925,000. to Daniel J. Carotenuto and Berengere Robert A. and Jennifer Bouvier, 936 Brown Avenue, Labaczewski to Carolyn A. Wright $537,000. and David J. Sharpe, 2360 Channing Chris and Brigid Robertshaw to Avenue, $450,000. Marc Oren and Dainia Simonelli, 711 Estate of Margery Schepis to Marc Belvidere Avenue, $745,000. N. and Lois C. Essenfeld, 4 Balfour Paul J. and Evelyn M. Shyposh to Lane, $1,050,000. Bradley and Deirdre Noack, 214 Estate of C. A. Gruman to Vinayak Euclid Avenue, North, $1,380,000. and Deepali Ghate, 1329 Martine Christopher and Robyn Gaito to Avenue, $465,000. Joseph Glavin, 654 Knollwood Ter- Therese M. Druckrey to Chris T. race, $675,000. Wanfried, 1170 Maple Hill Road, Dorothy G. McDevitt to Michael $415,000. C. and Kira E. Theesfeld, 607 Chest- Estate of Lorraine Foy to Scott A. nut Street, South, $600,000. Giles and Nicole Tyminski, 2357 Ellen Paternoster to Christopher North Avenue, $347,500. and Robyn Gaito, 61 Michael Drive, Lois F. Moser to James J. and Kelly $725,000. A. Lehman, 375 Forest Road, Messercola Brothers Building Co., $345,000. Inc to Farokh Khushru Vesuna and Heather Glen at Scotch Plains Ur- Binaifer Farokh Vesuna, 604 Leigh ban Renewal to Alfred and Eugenia Drive, $990,000. Rossmango, 238 Throwbridge Drive, Sherif Joseph and Marie Saky to $575,000. Jason Plungis and Jennifer Webster, Gladiator Investment Partnership- 512 Edgar Road, $380,000. 2 ro Brian E. Villane and James John A. and Beverly Charters to Villane, 737 Jerusalem Road, Michael D. and Anita Miller, 311 $132,000. Temple Place, $725,000. Michael F. and Janelle Flanagan to Stephen and Beryl Levy to Sharon Ryan and Jourdan Spencer, 532 Farley M. Wright, 905 Union Street, Avenue, $435,000. $755,000. Brian N. and Maria A. Middleton Alice S. Rogerson to Martin Lyons, to Gregory Hughes and Shelly Wyand, 923 Central Avenue, $475,000. 2001 Hill Top Road, $565,000. U.S. Bank National Association to Stephen J. and Diane Kocsi to Ethan Marc Rizzolo and Yvette Barbas, 126 Denkenson and Linda Seidman, 30 Madison Avenue, West, $390,000. Lovingly preserved by the current owner, this enchanting Westfield Victorian is an architectural gem. Unfolding its charm Ravenswood Lane, $782,000. Carla F. and Louis M. Capuano to like the pages of a fairy-tale, this homes’ foreword begins with an inviting wrap-around porch and continues inside with Wendy A. Malsky to Adam N. and Brett H. and Joyce A. Rosely, 460 Carly R. Davis, 510 Jerusalem Road, Hillside Avenue, $1,225,000. high ceilings, classic moldings, custom built-ins and gorgeous parquet floors with exquisite in-laid borders. The fire lit liv- $365,000. Joseph P. and Sharon Guasconi to ing room & formal dining room with window seat glow with traditional details. The eat-in kitchen with access to a full bath William T. and Barbara A. Stolting Eric and Mary Ellen Tellefsen, 509 to Mary T. Wroblewski, 530 Park Colonial Avenue, $776,000. has a walk-in pantry. The family room has a French door to the bluestone patio & yard. The second floor offers gracious Avenue, $222,500. Robert L. and Shirley A. Coppedge private rooms and the third floor has an adorable fifth bedroom & abundant storage. Equally as alluring, the yard that em- Lawrence S. and Thelma Harris to to Guanghua Li and Min Wang, 916 braces this home sparkles with beautiful plantings, towering trees, a bluestone patio and a tranquil koi pond with water- Dennis Yu and Karen Lee, 1560 East Brown Avenue, $499,500. Second Street, $322,500. Charlotte B. Merrit to Irene C. May, fall. Essential updates and a “close to everything location” enhances this beguiling home. Presented for $975,000. Mary Louise Booth to Daniela R. 707 Prospect Street, $565,000. and Victor S. Matos, 804 Cleveland John and Patricia Ann Colwell to Avenue, $278,350. Roque R. and Beth Castro, 617 Brendan A. and Dolores J. Keegel Lawrence Avenue, $1,100,000. to David and Kristen Grandmaison, 3 Martin T. and Sharon Nicoll to Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 Greensview Court, $762,500. Jared and Shawn Goldstein, 825 Page 24 Thursday, May 8, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Summer Workshop Offers A Variety of Arts Programs WESTFIELD – The Westfield culinary artists exploring easy cook- Summer Workshop (WSW), a 37- ing techniques and preparing simple year-old program, believes that any recipes. Older students in grades 4 activity can be viewed with an artis- to 6 can enroll in Gourmet Kids, tic eye. where they can experiment with With this in mind, the WSW cre- snack and meal ideas, while they ated the Kaleidoscope Department, learn measurements and food prepa- which offers classes in a variety of ration. fields not always associated with Also in the Kaleidoscope Depart- the arts. ment is Think Tank, a course in Part of this department is the CSI: which third and fourth graders can a Westfield course, with separate sharpen their skills with picture, sections for grades 5 to 8. “Investi- words, logic and jigsaw puzzles and gators” have an opportunity to com- hidden-word games. bine their interests in science and In addition to these Kaleidoscope HAVE A LOOK...Noted astronomer Bob Berman will speak at the Visual Arts mystery. They become part of an course, the WSW offers classes in Center in Summit on May 15. investigative team that identifies and arts, crafts, music, dance and drama traces evidence left in a simulated for students to grade 8. There are MERCEDES TEST DRIVE…Brendan Bailey, grandson of Westfield Symphony Astronomer Bob Berman: “crime scene.” separate classes for pre-kindergar- Orchestra Home Tour Manager Lee Corcoran, checks out one of Saturday’s Other science courses also attract ten and kindergarten, along with raffle prizes. The Tour of Notable Homes will take place this Saturday, May 10, the curious students who attend the the special first grade Little Artists from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ‘Mysteries of the Night Sky’ WSW. Young scientists in grades 2 program. and 3 can enroll in Exploring Sci- The WSW also enrolls students SUMMIT — On Thursday, May 15 manac. For 13 of the past 20 years, ence. Older students in grades 4 to in grades 6 to 10, in the Summer Choral Arts Performs at 7:30 pm, the Visual Arts Center of Berman has run the summer astronomy 6 can take part in simple biology, Stage Theater, which will present New Jersey presents Mysteries of the program at Yellowstone Park. He ecology, chemistry, physics and the funk-rock musical The Wiz this All-20th Century Program Night Sky, a talk by distinguished as- founded the Catskill Astronomical So- geology experiments. July. No audition is needed to be tronomer, Bob Berman, and Sara Lynn ciety in 1976, and is director of Overlook The area of mathematics also has a part of the cast. WESTFIELD – The Choral Art ral suite with words by Shakespeare, Henry. The talk is part of the Art Center’s Observatory near Woodstock, N.Y. and creative side, and two WSW classes The 2008 Westfield Summer Society of New Jersey, Inc., will per- John Wilbye, Marlowe and Sir Philip Thursday Evening Salon Series. the Storm King Observatory at Cornwall, help to demonstrate this fact. In Fun Workshop, open to residents of all form an all-20th Century program, Sidney. The musical settings were Eclectic in content and social nature, N.Y. He has led dozens of aurora and with Math, children in second and communities, will run from June 30 consisting of Randall Thompson’s composed in 1995 to celebrate the the salon series is for everyone curious eclipse expeditions, which have taken third grades discover how to use math until July 31, from 8:30 a.m. until Frostiana: Seven Country Songs, John 75th birthday of the great jazz pianist about art to learn, laugh and revel in the him from the arctic to the Antarctic. in the everyday world to tell time, 12:30 p.m. daily at Edison Interme- Rutter’s Birthday Madrigals and a George Shearing. Rutter draws on the fascinating work of art and artists. Mr. Berman has appeared on numer- count money, do riddles, puzzles and diate School in Westfield. Early concert version of George Gershwin’s English madrigal style as it evolved Mysteries of the Night Sky is pre- ous television shows, including guest number games. morning drop-off is available in ad- Porgy and Bess, on Saturday, May over more than four centuries. sented in conjunction with the exhibit appearances on CBS This Morning, the A new course at the 2008 WSW dition to a full day of programming 17, at 8 p.m. at the newly refurbished The evening will conclude with a Midnight Full of Stars by Ms. Henry Today Show and Late Night with David is Sports Math, created for stu- in conjunction with the Westfield Union County Performing Arts Cen- concert version of Porgy and Bess, and on display in the gallery until June Letterman. His lectures are acclaimed dents in grades 6 to 8. Participants YMCA. ter (UCPAC), located at 1601 Irving which was finished shortly before 6. for their humor and accessible, infor- will use statistics and tally bowl- Classes are taught by profession- Street in Rahway. Gershwin’s death at the age of 38. Attendees will plunge into the awe mal style. ing scores and calculate batting als, many of whom have advanced James Little, musical director of The work portrays the lives and and beauty of the night sky in an evening Tickets for the event are $12 for averages in an enjoyable approach degrees in their areas of expertise. the society, will conduct the perfor- passions of black residents of a ficti- made possible through the marriage of adults and $5 for students. To purchase to math skills. A registered nurse is on duty during mance, accompanied by The Choral tious fishing village, “Catfish Row,” science and art. The discussion will tickets, call (908) 273-9121, ext. 14. The latest TV cooking shows at- the regular workshop hours. Art Society Orchestra. Soloists in- in South Carolina. It is a melding of speak about planets, stars, nebulae, gal- Since its founding in 1933, the Visual test to the fact that cooking is a skill For more information, call (908) clude Andi Campbell, soprano; and jazz, blues and spirituals. The concert axies and deep space. Mr. Berman and Arts Center of New Jersey has evolved with a definite creative side. Little 518-1551 or see Sidney Jackson, baritone. version includes such favorites as Ms. Henry will delve into origins, de- into a major regional art center with Chefs in grades 2 and 3 will have njworkshopforthearts.com. The evening’s performance begins “Summertime,” “I Loves You, Porgy,” velopment, explosions, color and light. both a professionally recognized art with Frostiana: Seven Country Songs, “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “Oh Questions about the Big Bang, alterna- school and a critically acclaimed exhi- which was commissioned in 1958 for Lawd, I’m on My Way.” tive universes, dark matter and possible bition program. The center exhibits the 250th Anniversary of the Incorpo- In addition to his duties with the endings will be explored. contemporary art of the highest quality ration of the Town of Amherst, Mass. Choral Art Society, Mr. Little serves Mr. Berman is the most widely read and serves as a platform for emerging The work is comprised of choral as director of music at Calvary Epis- astronomer in the world. He has written artists, curatorial concepts, indepen- settings for seven of Robert Frost’s copal Church in Summit, where he numerous books and writes a monthly dent curators and established artists poems: “The Road Not Taken,” “The directs multiple choruses, most nota- column, “Strange Universe,” for As- from a variety of backgrounds and cul- Pasture,” “Come In,” “The Tele- bly the Calvary Chorale and the Cal- tronomy magazine. He is also the as- tures. To learn more, visit the arts center phone,” “A Girl’s Garden,” “Stop- vary Concert Series. tronomy editor of the Old Farmer’s Al- at artcenternj.org. ping by Woods” and “Choose Some- Admission is $20; seniors and stu- thing Like a Star.” dents pay $15. For tickets, contact the Next on the program will be a se- UCPAC box office at (732) 499-8226, Movies in May to Feature lection of Birthday Madrigals, a cho- or ucpac.org. The Best in Local Cinema Free ‘ART in Summit’ SCOTCH PLAINS – Local film- festival are Proceed With Caution, a makers will screen their most recent film shot and edited in less than 24 work at the annual “Movies In May” hours by students from SPFHS, and Event Returns May 18 Film Festival taking place over three the feature film Saturday Morning, SUMMIT – The Visual Arts Center it plays in enriching lives. days in May in both Scotch Plains written and directed by Rob of New Jersey (VACNJ) will present Free children’s art activities will and Fanwood. Greenberg and shot largely in MUSIC TO THEIR EARS…Above, standing, from left to right, are Musical Club of Westfield 50-year members Helene Frieland, Rosemary Bauer, Marcia Cohen, “ART in Summit” on Sunday, May take place, taught by the VACNJ’s Sponsored by the Scotch Plains Westfield. 18. The show and sale will run from teaching artists. Children will have Public Library, The Fanwood Memo- Many of the filmmakers will be present Eileen Jacob, Lubove Schnable, Caroline Holt, Peggy Tristram and Mariana Caldwell. Seated, Mayor Andrew Skibitsky signs a proclamation for Music Week, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., rain or shine. the opportunity to create their own rial Library and the Scotch Plains- to introduce their productions and an- May 4 to 11. Additional 50-year members not pictured are Evelyn Bleeke, Sally This fine-art event offers an array masterpiece for parents to display. Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Film swer questions from the audience. Beckwith, Ruth Boyer, Kathleen Cuckler, Ann Day, Emily Stork, Margaret of artwork, available for sale from This opportunity is offered free of Club, the festival is designed to give The “Movies In May” Film Festi- Swett, Grace Hull and Marcelia Hall. exhibiting artists, in addition to charge to participants and serves as a local directors a forum to screen their val will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on children’s art activities. Free and open way for families to experience what work and provide a unique opportu- Wednesday, May 7, at the Fanwood to the public, “ART in Summit” at- the art center offers to the communi- nity for the public to view produc- Memorial Library. It will continue on WF Mayor Proclaims tracts families, art lovers, collectors ties it serves. tions with a local connection. Thursday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the and browsers from all over the state. “ART in Summit” will take place “We’ve always been fortunate to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School More than 120 artists will exhibit rain or shine along Union Place and feature work from filmmakers in the Television Studio and will conclude National Music Week in a broad range of media that in- Beechwood Road in downtown Sum- area,” said Festival Curator William on Saturday, May 10, at the Scotch cludes painting, drawing, glass blow- mit. McMeekan, Jr. “This year, we have Plains Public Library, where screen- WESTFIELD – The Musical Club have served the club for 50 years or ing, engraving, photography, mixed- Ample free parking is available for some truly outstanding work, espe- ings will begin at 1:30 p.m. of Westfield will celebrate National more. media, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, both artists and attendees in nearby cially the productions created by our Admittance to the entire festival is Music Week by presenting a con- Honorees include Helene knitting, woodcarving and mosaics. parking lots. For more information local Westfield and Scotch Plains- free of charge. cert on Wednesday, May 14, at 8 Frieland, Rosemary Bauer, Marcia A Best in Show and three Honor- about the event, sponsorship oppor- Fanwood High School (SPFHS) stu- For more information, phone (908) p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Cohen, Eileen Jacob, Lubove able Mention cash prizes will be tunities or to participate as an artist, dents” 322-6400, or visit located at 170 Elm Street in Schnable, Caroline Holt, Peggy awarded on the day of the show. This contact Jen Hudon, development as- Among the highlights of this year’s fanwoodlibrary.org/filmfest/. Westfield. Tristram, Mariana Caldwell, Evelyn event brings art and people together sociate, at (908) 273-9121, extension National Music Week occurs each Bleeke, Sally Beckwith, Ruth to celebrate the arts and the key role 30, or [email protected]. year during the first complete week Boyer, Kathleen Cuckler, Ann Day, in May. This is the 84th year for the Emily Stork, Margaret Swett, Grace observance, which was started by Hull and Marcelia Hall. Charles Tremaine, a resident of The chairman for the program is Westfield, in 1924. The theme of Kay Macrae, and the club’s hospi- Madrigal Singers Present this year’s celebration is “Music…A tality committee, chaired by Edna Sound Foundation for Life.” Borchers and Maryann Dolling, will Anniversary Concert Recognizing the importance of provide hospitality. music in our lives, Mayor Andrew A reception featuring light re- WESTFIELD – The Madrigal Sing- introduce the musical selections. The Skibitsky has signed a proclama- freshments will follow the perfor- ers, directed by Elaine Fiorino, will anniversary program features many tion designating the week of May 4 mance. All are welcome to stay and present a special anniversary concert, favorite madrigals and motets by through 11, as Music Week. meet the performers. For member- “Pastyme with Good Companye,” cel- masters of the European Renaissance, The May 14 program will feature ship information, call (908) 232- ebrating 60 years of music and merri- including Palestrina, Handl, the seventh- and eighth-grade cho- 2173. ment, on Sunday, May 18, at 4 p.m. at Monteverdi and Gibbons. CAST AND CREW…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Film Club movie rus from the Far Brook School of the First United Methodist Church, lo- The sacred portion of the program Proceed With Caution is one of more than two dozen locally produced films cated at 1 East Broad Street in Westfield. includes an eight-part motet for scheduled to be screened as part of the annual “Movies In May” Film Festival. Short Hills, conducted by F. Allen Fresh Films Seeks Artz, who is a member of the Musi- Founded in 1948 by Louise double chorus of the Gloria by cal Club of Westfield. Aspiring Filmmakers Goucher and directed for years by Victoria and psalm settings for differ- JUXTAPOSE GALLERY Accompanied by pianist Erasmia AREA — Last year, local teenager Vivien Cook of Westfield, The Mad- ent combinations of voices sung in Voukelatos, the choirs will perform and Cranford resident, Rebecca rigal Singers are dedicated to explor- Latin, Hebrew and French, but all are music by diverse composers, from Hoeffler, won the opportunity to par- ing the flowering of secular and sa- translated in the program. baroque master J.S. Bach to 20th ticipate on a Samsung Fresh Films cred a cappella music, which oc- Union County residents singing in Due Sorelle Jewelry Century Estonian composer Uno crew and spent a week creating, shoot- curred during the European Renais- this concert include: Donna Naissoo. ing and editing a short film in New sance and has continued to influence Brumbaugh, Union; Martha Flutist Clarissa Nolde, accompa- York City. composers to the present day. Desmond, Cranford; Heather Keith, nied by pianist Marie-Danièle Now Samsung Fresh Films is once Instruments could also supply one Rahway; Pamela Newell, Westfield; Spring Trunk Show Mercier, will perform “Apanhei-te, again holding its annual competition. or more of the lines in Renaissance Sarah Riffel, New Providence; Kirk cavaquinho!” (I’ve got you, After receiving thousands of appli- songs, and in that tradition, Robin Robbins, Fanwood; John and Lynn cavaquinho!, a polka) and cations, program producers will se- Brumbaugh on flute and Laura Chris- Sichel, Mountainside, and Margaret “Confidências” (Confidences), both lect 99 teens and assign them to film tian on recorder will join the singers Thompson, Mountainside. by 20th Century Brazilian pianist crews across the country. The win- in some of the numbers. Admission is by donation at the and composer Ernesto Nazareth, and ners will have the opportunity to learn Poetry by English and American door. For further information, call “Zigeunerweisen” (Gypsy Airs) all aspects of the production from authors read by Judy Sullivan will (908) 233-1570. Opus 20, No.1 by Pablo de Sarasate, casting, location scouting, a Spanish violinist and composer of storyboarding, shooting and editing, the romantic period. all within a one weeklong window. In conjunction with the celebra- Teens 14-19 can apply online at Teen Arts Exhibit Begins tion of National Music Week, the fresh-films.com. The deadline to en- club will honor those members who ter is May 11. Tour at Springfield Library SPRINGFIELD – The Union Union County Vo-Tech; Arthur County Board of Chosen Freeholders Shaffry, Hillcrest Academy; announced that the 2008 Teen Arts Westfield’s Kathleen Tang and Geena Traveling Exhibit would open this year’s Gao, Edison School, and Richard tour at the Springfield Public Library, Michelena, Beadleston High School. Saturday, May 10th located at 66 Mountain Avenue in “Each year, I am amazed by the Springfield. It will be on display through exceptional artwork submitted by the 11am - 5pm June 5, during regular library hours. students,” said Freeholder Chairman The exhibit consists of 75 pieces of Angel G. Estrada. “I encourage ev- The Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day art selected from more than 600 vi- eryone to get out and see this fun, sual-art works shown at the 2008 lively exhibit as it goes on tour Union County Teen Arts Festival held throughout Union County.” in March at Union County College in For more information, contact the Serving The Community for 32 Years Cranford. Union County Office of Cultural and 58 Elm Street • Westfield Locally, those submitting include Heritage Affairs at 633 Pearl Street, Mountainside’s Scotland Preston and Elizabeth, N.J. 07202, or call (908) 908-232-3278 Francesca Najdzin, Deerfield School; 558-2550. NJ Relay service users www.juxtaposegallery.com Scotch Plains’ Katrina Millan, should call 711 or e-mail Deshawn Bellford and Sefton Bass, [email protected]. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 8, 2008 Page 25 WSO Celebrates Israel at 60 By GREG WAXBERG from West Side Story and adapted Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times material from what was going to be a WESTFIELD — To celebrate the Broadway musical based on Thornton 60th anniversary of the State of Israel, Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth. Music Director David Wroe will con- Tonight’s performance will feature duct the Westfield Symphony Orches- Bergen County’s Pro Arte Chorale tra (WSO) in “Israel at 60 – A Dia- and Temple Emanu-El’s cantor, mond Celebration,” a collaboration Martha Novick, as soloist. She is a between the orchestra and Temple mezzo aiming for the purity of sound Emanu-El in Westfield. The concert that a boy soprano would produce. begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Temple “It will be a challenge to capture Emanu-El. that innocent quality,” she said. “The “I am thrilled and honored to cel- beauty of the music and how Bernstein ebrate the immeasurable contribution captures the essence of the psalm text

the Jewish people have made to the is amazing for someone who devoted Eric Nierstedt for The Westfield Leader and The Times classical-music world,” Mr. Wroe said. only a small portion of his composi- JACKS FM...The Static Jacks, a band comprised of Westfield youths, entertained The program consists of three ma- tions to sacred music.” crowds at Spring Fling, last Sunday. From left to right, are: Will Eisenberg, Nick jor pieces that are quite different from The orchestra commissioned Rabbi Brennan, Ian Devaney, Henry Kaye and Spencer Kimmins. one another. Israeli pianist Alon Greg Wall, one of the leading jazz and Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Goldstein will perform the Piano Con- Klezmer artists in New Jersey, to com- EVERYTHING’S GOING MY WAY...Will (Michael Miguel), Ado Annie (Allison certo by Robert Schumann, a re- pose a new piece for tonight’s concert. Nothing ‘Static’ About Acquafredda), Laurey (Corinne Chandler), Curly (Chris Grimm) and Aunt Eller (Maureen Monroe) sing the praises of the Indian Territory just before it officially nowned 19th Century German com- “Shir Chadash/A New Song” traces became the State of Oklahoma in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Okla- poser. The concerto is one of his best- the development of Israeli music from This High School Band homa! The show, presented by the Cranford Drama Club Community Theatre, known works, along with his four its pioneer days through statehood to runs weekends in May, with a Mother’s Day matinee. symphonies and numerous composi- the present, including pre-state songs, By ERIC NIERSTEDT us.” tions for solo piano. folk melodies and nationalistic music. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The band also has shows scheduled The incomparable Leonard Bernstein Mr. Wall and his ensemble, a band that WESTFIELD — The 19th annual at New York City’s 21-and-over clubs More Than ‘OK,’ CDC’s is represented with the Chichester includes traditional and contemporary Spring Fling was hit with an electri- Annex and Piano’s in the coming Psalms, choral settings of Hebrew texts acoustic and electronic instruments cal bolt by the performance of home- months, and generally plays in the – parts of which are full of percussion will perform it. town band the Static Jacks. Com- city once a month. Oklahoma! Really Sings and reminiscent of Broadway, while “I chose pieces that were prime prised of students from Westfield High However, their biggest claim to By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY rig. The fair-haired and slim Mr. Grimm other sections are peaceful. examples of the synthesis taking School, the four-year-old band put on fame is having one of their songs Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times is juxtaposed with the girth and dark- The piece was commissioned by the place, starting at the turn of the 20th a hard-edged performance that riv- played on Nickelodeon’s comedy se- CRANFORD – The 1943 classic ness of Kevin J. Kessler’s Jud Fry in Very Reverend Walter Hussey, Dean century, where many disparate ele- eted the crowd. ries “Zoey 101,” an honor about which Oklahoma! is revived repeatedly on “Pore Jud is Daid.” of Chichester Cathedral in Sussex, ments were combined to create the Sharp-edged guitarists Will the high schoolers have some mixed Broadway and in community theaters Jud is uncharacteristically sympa- England, for the 1965 summer festival unique voice of Israel,” Mr. Wall said. Eisenberg and Henry Kaye, who ef- feelings. all over the country. thetic in Mr. Kessler’s powerful deliv- with the combined male choirs of the Narration is included to supply some fortlessly switched between strum- “I said it was cool, but I wasn’t Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) ery of “Lonely Room.” Cathedrals of Chichester, Winchester historical background. ming and playing needling guitar going to come and perform on the Community Theatre’s recent version, As Aunt Eller, the constant voice of and Salisbury, plus a boy soprano. The concert will end with tradi- lines, anchored the performance. show,” Ian said with a laugh. “We’re light and fast-paced, is undoubtedly reason in the show, Maureen Monroe When Bernstein accepted the com- tional Klezmer and popular Jewish But while the guitarists brought to not the Jonas Brothers,” he added, just as Rodgers and Hammerstein envi- commands the stage with her acting mission, Hussey wrote him a letter, in folk songs. mind the band’s biggest influence, referring to the well-known teen pop sioned it. Talented musical director and strong vocals. which he explained the space con- “David Wroe, who is a very gifted the Strokes, the dynamic between band from Wyckoff. Valerie Pineda sees to that. The staging of two songs, which straints for the orchestra and said that and creative conductor, has put to- drummer Nick Brennan and bassist Still, the Static Jacks view the For musical-theater lovers, Okla- features girls sitting on the floor, pro- a hint of Bernstein’s rousing music for gether a program that will be mean- Spencer Kimmins recalled that of the song’s inclusion on the Nick show as homa! is the “meat and potatoes” of vides the audience with merely a view West Side Story would be welcome. ingful, moving and exciting – all of Who’s Keith Moon and John a “stepping stone,” and the exposure traditional American musical comedy, of talking heads. A small movable plat- As it turned out, Bernstein re- the elements one should want for this Entwhistle. has even gained them some fans in with winsome Laurey (Corinne Chan- form would have remedied that situa- worked a chorus that had been cut kind of celebration,” Ms. Novick said. Nick was a force of nature behind Canada. dler) courted by handsome cowboy tion. his kit, putting all of his energy into “People came to our MySpace page Curly (Chris Grimm), while Laurey’s Co-directors Fausto Pineda and Juan driving the beat off a cliff, while because of the show and asked if we Aunt Eller (Maureen Monroe) plays Pineda have given license to the actors, Sally Cook Hits a Home Spencer stood quietly and concen- could play Toronto,” Will said. “It matchmaker. with the comic roles especially, to go trated on his playing. was a nice offer, but we are in high Suitors Will Parker (Michael Miguel) full out in their characterization. Singer Ian Devaney was no slouch, school.” and Ali Hakim (Joel Redmount) fight Unfortunately, adorable Ado Annie Run with Baseball Book either, constantly grabbing the mic The band was also able to land an over the town floozy, Ado Annie and her not-so-swift boyfriend, Will By MARYLOU MORANO nonprofit organization that provides free stand like a lifeline as he moved appearance on radio station 106.3 (Allison Acquafredda). Parker, flirt with crossing the line of fun Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times social, educational and recreational pro- around stage and singing as if every FM’s G-Rock Rising online show, Annie’s father, Andrew (Sam by a gratuitous amount of asides and WESTFIELD – When children’s grams for children with medical chal- vocal cord was on fire. It was an playing an acoustic set. Rosalsky), a gun-toting rancher in the mugging for the audience, breaking the book author Sally Cook was growing lenges. approach that both helped and hurt Currently, the Jacks have released territory that ultimately becomes Okla- invisible “fourth wall” repeatedly. up in Westfield, her favorite place to be “I am currently assembling a terrific the band, as some slower-paced songs the four-song Sonny Holiday EP and homa, is ready to do what he has to do Most things are good in moderation, was the Westfield Memorial Library board of advisors. Among the distin- made Ian sound ragged as if he was have written seven additional songs. to get his daughter married. and usually, a little bit can add the zip (WML). guished authors on my board are R.L. trying too hard. Band members want to continue There couldn’t be a musical in 1943 needed. Ms. Cook, who now lives in New Stine, creator of the wildly successful The Jacks also had little interaction playing and touring together, saying without a dastardly villain, and in this In sharp contrast, veteran Joel York City, recently paid a visit to her ‘Goosebumps” series, Mary Pope with the audience between songs, but that the best part is performing in one, it is Jud Fry (Kevin Kessler), Redmount’s hilarious Ali Hakim hits old haunt to read aloud from her book, Osborne, creator of the “Magic the crowd didn’t seem to care, ap- front of new faces. complete with his two-day stubble, the mark in, “It’s a Scandal! It’s an “Hey Batta, Batta Treehouse’ series, plauding heavily after each hard-per- “When we played the [Bowery] unkempt hair and disheveled over- Outrage,” with perfect timing, accent Swing! The Wild and Sonia formed song. Ballroom, we knew we had to be alls. and physicality in the well-known comic Old Days of Base- Manzana, who The Jacks partially attribute their perfect to get the crowd over. We The stars and ensemble of CDC’s role of the peddler man. ball,” and to speak played Maria on performance skills to their healthy always play better because of that,” production shine with the vocals neces- Sound design, by Audio, Inc., af- to Westfield children ‘Sesame Street’ for friendship with one another. Spencer, son of Second Ward sary for some demanding roles. fords the actors the ease of singing about the art of writ- the last 30 years,” “We started as a band because we Westfield Council Member Vicki Corinne Chandler’s Laurey has a without having to shout over the well- ing a children’s said Ms. Cook. were friends who could all play,” Nick Kimmins, said. sweet quality that is matched by her balanced orchestra. book. “[Project Sun- said. “We write everything in a col- Though the band members plan to scrubbed-clean good looks. With req- Choreographer Fausto Pineda’s vi- Accompanied by shine] sends these laboration, so we don’t have ego prob- attend college, their respective schools uisite spunk mingled with vulnerabil- sion awakens at the end of the one- her daughter, Liz, wonderful authors lems, or burnout from one guy writ- are close enough that it would allow ity, it’s easy to see why Curly has fallen hour-and-45-minute first act in the Ms. Cook began the into New York-area ing everything.” the band to stay together, which is for her. She sings beautifully, “Many a “Dream Sequence.” The actors, not evening by present- hospitals, [where This collaborative approach was what their desire. New Day” and “Out of My Dreams” specialty dancers, perform it quite well. ing a child–oriented they] read to the led to the band’s influences (the Strokes, And just as the Jacks like to stay with the ladies of the town. The show, chocked full of classic slideshow on how children, and each Arctic Monkeys) coming out through within shouting distance of one an- As Curly, Chris Grimm’s “Surrey songs, is long—almost three hours— “Good Night, Pillow Fight,” another of child is given a signed copy of the their “classic-rock” beginnings. other, they, too, prefer the intimacy of with the Fringe on Top” puts the audi- but keeps audience members humming her children’s books, was written and author’s book, which is donated by the Since then, the Static Jacks have playing smaller venues. ence right in the world of his imagined the familiar songs all the way home. illustrated. author’s publisher.” been able to truly branch out, playing “I would rather play the Theatre at When it was time to read “Hey Batta,” For more information about Project shows in New York’s Bowery Ball- Madison Square Garden than the Gar- Marcus Ciasco, a third-grade student at Sunshine, log on to projectsunshine.org room with up-and-coming indie-rock den [itself].” Ian said. “Our big hope Tamaques School and a Little League and click on “new book club.” band Tokyo Police Club. is to play the Hammerstein Ballroom. Carriage House baseball player on the River Dogs, “Hey Batta, Batta Swing!” is co- “Those guys were really cool,” Nick We really love the closeness of clubs “stepped up to the plate” and read se- authored by James Charlton and illus- added. “They were just really nice to and seeing people up-close.” lected sections out loud. trated by Ross MacDonald. us. And their manager, Rich Cohen, is More on the Static Jacks music can Resumes Readings “It was a pleasure to read to the other It is available at the Town Book Store. from Westfield, so he’s happy to help be seen and heard on StaticJacks.com. By MARYLOU MORANO able reception at the CHPS reading. children,” said Marcus, who is also a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “The audience was warm and re- big Yankees Fan. FANWOOD – To mark the end of sponsive, and I thought of poems While it contains many illustrations, renovations, Fanwood’s Carriage House traveling out on carriages to the rest “Hey Batta, Batta Swing!” is more than Greek Seafood Comes to Westfield Poetry Series (CHPS) held a poetry of the world,” she said. the usual picture book. By JAYNE SALOMON jumbo shrimp and colossal crab meat. vations are accepted on Saturday nights reading featuring distinguished poets Like Ms. Scott’s work, Ms. Its baseball trivia and little–known Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Caviar aficionados, who have not from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and again from 8 to Nancy Scott and Lois Marie Harrod. Harrod’s poetry is also narrative. facts about the game make it a kid- WESTFIELD – In the past, those in been able to enjoy this delicacy locally 8:30 p.m. The CHPS was temporarily sus- “Stories hold us together,” she said. friendly baseball encyclopedia. the mood for Greek seafood would have until now, will be pleased to know that Limani also offers ample parking. pended for six months, while work “I also work very hard at sound and In 2007, “Hey Batta Batta Swing!” to travel to Manhattan or Astoria, Queens. Limani features two types of caviar. On Saturdays and Sundays, parking is crews renovated the Kuran Arts Cen- image, and I sometimes write humor- won the 2007 Parent’s Choice Silver However, that was before Limani Sea- The signature meza is the free. During weekdays, parking is free ter, the 19th Century Gothic Revival ous poetry. I do believe that ‘funny’ Book Award. food Grill opened its doors at 235 North Thalasomezes, which consists of char- after 7 p.m. In addition, those who dine Carriage House CHPS calls home. can be serious,” she explained. The same year, The Yankees gave Avenue, just footsteps from the train grilled shrimp, octopus and calamari in at Limani for lunch will receive com- Ms. Scott is often referred to as the As an example, Ms. Harrod pre- away 1,000 copies of “Hey Batta, Batta station, last December 10. a lemon-oil emulsion. plimentary parking tokens. “Poet of the Disenfranchised” be- sented her poem, “My Sister’s Short Swing!” at their season opener. Limani, which means “seaport” or Another featured meza is the Seafood lovers can make reserva- cause she writes about the Life as a Writer.” Kathy Muhm, assistant director and “harbor,” features fresh seafood – Saganaki Kefalotyri, a high-grade tions by phone at (908)-233-0052 or marginalized members of society, “The poem imagines [the sister] coordinator of Youth Services for WML, grilled, blackened or broiled – as well Gruyere cheese served flamed with online at either limaniwestfieldnj.com such as the homeless and poverty- writing funny comments on restroom was present for Ms. Cook’s presenta- as black Angus steaks, chicken and Ouzo, a popular Greek anise-flavored or at opentable.com stricken. walls, but it is essentially a poem tion. rack of lamb. liqueur similar to Sambuca. The restaurant is open daily for lunch Her sensitivity to those living on about loneliness after a divorce,” she “Sally Cook clearly understands child Owner George Vastardis told The Also available on the menu are oven- and dinner, Monday through Thursday, the fringes arises from her extensive said. development, and this understanding Westfield Leader and The Times that he roasted lemon potatoes, a Greek favor- from noon to 9 p.m., Friday and Satur- career as a social worker, including Ms. Harrod is a retired high school informs not only the children’s books loves Westfield and is proud to offer a ite, not easily found in other restau- day from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday associations with the State Bureau of teacher, who presently works as an she writes, but also the way she talks to large selection of hot and cold appetizers rants. from noon to 8 p.m. Children’s Services, Foster and Adop- adjunct professor at The College of families about being an author,” Ms. (mezas), soups, salads and entrees at his Born and raised in Greece, Mr. Catering is available for up to 65 tive Family Services and the Mercer New Jersey. Muhm said. new restaurant, Limani Seafood Grill, Vastardis began his culinary career at guests at the restaurant, and Limani County Mental Health Board. She is the author of eight volumes “Sally bonded with us and engaged which can be categorized as an upscale the young age of 16 in Corfu, Greece. will gladly cater off the premises as “I had all these stories in my head, of poetry. Her anthology “Furniture” us, and the result is that we all learned. seafood bistro with a Greek flair. Since his father was a chef, his passion well. and I was looking for a way to record won the Grayson Press Chapbook In other words, she worked magic.” The specialty of the house is the fresh for the restaurant business was natu- Come by and enjoy the soothing, them,” she said, adding that the sto- contest. In addition to “Hey Batta Batta, raw bar, which is served in a chilled rally inherited. relaxing atmosphere at Limani Sea- ries she tells do not necessarily make Another book “Spelling the World Swing!” and “Good Night, Pillow three-tiered tower stacked with lobster, Limani is one of few restaurants in food Grill. Don’t forget to bring a bottle good “cocktail conversations.” Backwards” uses poetry to portray a Fight,” Ms. Cook has written a young- king crab legs, oysters, little neck clams, town that accepts reservations. Reser- of wine. One of the things that impressed family facing a father’s Alzheimer’s adult nonfiction story, “Another Sea- Ms. Scott about her CHPS reading Disease. son: A Coach’s Story of Raising an was the response from the audience. CHPS, started by Fanwood resident Exceptional Son,” which she co- “My poetry isn’t necessarily main- Adele Kenny, is now in its 10th year. authored with Gene Stallings, a former stream; yet, the audience at the Car- Poetry readings will be held college and pro-football coach. riage House seemed to relate to it,” throughout the spring and summer to Ms. Cook and her husband, Robert she said. celebrate this milestone anniversary. Stansfield Cook Jr., a land use lawyer, In 2006, Ms. Scott released “Down All events are free and open to the are currently co-authoring a children’s to the Quick,” an anthology of poems public. For information about CHPS book about cities. that gives a voice to the voiceless. and upcoming poetry readings, call Ms. Cook has recently become a Ms. Harrod also received a favor- (908) 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. special advisor for Project Sunshine, a

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Art Imitates Life for WF Encaustic Painter, Azzara By MARYLOU MORANO large, abstract panels, “Private ciation of Women Artists (NAWA) Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Landscapes,” were recently exhib- in New York City. WESTFIELD – Westfield resi- ited at the North Avenue Branch of This is the oldest women’s art dent and encaustic painter Francesca Citibank. organization in the country. Azzara wanted to create a series of Ms. Azzara has been creating en- Representative pieces of Ms. Azzara’s paintings that would imitate her life. caustic paintings for 11 years. work can be found at jerseyarts.com, This aspiration was behind her This medium, first used in Greece salutetowomeninthearts.com and most recent body of work, a series and Egypt, is one of the earliest francescaazzara.artspan.com. of encaustic paintings with mixed forms of painting and predates oil media on 12” x 12” canvas panels painting. Chansonettes Begin that she calls her “Bird House” se- Encaustic painting uses a mix- ture of molten, pigmented beeswax 60th Anniversary Tour that has been tempered with hard- WESTFIELD – The Chansonettes ened tree sap. of Westfield will begin their tour for The wax is applied in layers, with the upcoming spring season, entitled brushes, to an absorbent surface. “60 and Sensational,” today, Thurs- Then, the layers are fused, using a day, May 8, at Sunrise Assisted Liv- heat source, such as a heat gun. ing in Westfield. David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times In some of her work, Ms. Azzara LEST WE FORGET...A full orchestra, chamber orchestra, children’s chorus, three guest soloists and a 90–member choir The program will feature songs paid homage to men and women who have lost their lives through war as the Westfield Symphony Orchestra presented takes encaustic painting one step celebrating the choral group’s 60th Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem at the Westfield Presbyterian Church. The performance marked the first time Britten’s further by combining the fine arts anniversary, including “At The Be- work had been performed in Union County. with the literary arts. ginning,” “We’d Like to Teach the “Weather Dressing,” another se- World to Sing,” “The Anniversary ries consisting of mixed media on Waltz” and “Diamonds are a Girl’s paper or encaustic on canvas pan- Best Friend.” WF Symphony Orchestra’s els, contains text once found in a The tour will continue on Tues- 19th Century children’s reader. day, May 13, at the Chelsea at Cluster Living According to Ms. Azzara, the mar- Fanwood; Wednesday, May 14, at riage of art and text allows the Westfield Senior Housing; Tuesday, War Requiem: Magnificent “I purposely picked titles viewer to uncover more than one May 20, at Runnells Specialized meaning from each piece of art. Hospital, and, finally, at Ridge Oak By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY aeternam,” the chimes sound just be- tive audience about the power of the to relate to real estate as a Ms. Azzara said she feels the text in Basking Ridge on Wednesday, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fore the tenor sings theatrically, “What work, which was being presented for adds an additional layer – beyond May 21. WESTFIELD – While war is not passing bells for these who die as cattle?” the first time in Union County. “It’s tongue-in-cheek way to that provided by the wax – to the The Chansonettes is an all women’s associated with feelings of splendor Likewise, in the “Dies irae” move- been called the greatest choral work of refer to what I do.” viewer’s overall perception of her choral group that began 60 years ago or magnificence, the Westfield Sym- ment, trumpets blast seconds before the the 20th Century,” he said of the piece. art. meeting and singing in various group phony Orchestra’s (WSO) performance baritone sings, “Bugles sang, sadden- The emotion that Maestro Wroe feels ~ Francesca Azzara “Dual interpretations are univer- members’ homes. of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem is ing the evening air.” for this work is translated in precise sally found in a variety of arenas in For more information, call vice worthy of such descriptive praise. More marriage of music and words choral unity and orchestral exactness. life, [such as] politics, relationships presidents Nancy Vickers, at (908) David Wroe brilliantly conducted appears in “Sanctus.” Ms. Cusack and His passion rose to the forefront in Condos with a View [and] advertising,” said Ms. Azzara. 654-8675, or Claudia Osborne, at the piece – the first Garden State the full chorus build to a passionate “Libera Me,” while asking Pro Musica, “The text in my work gives the (908) 232-0477. performance of the work in 15 years crescendo with heavy brass and mas- the orchestra and Ms. Cusack to main- viewer an opportunity to see more – at the Westfield Presbyterian Church terful drums signaling Mr. Castaldi to tain a frantic pace, building to a thrilling than just the image.” Enjoy This is Westfield on Saturday. sing, “After the blast of lightning from climax. The artist holds a bachelor’s of Arts Roundup Pages 16-17 Britten wrote War Requiem in 1961 the East….” Maestro Wroe referred to the ending fine arts degree in fine studio art for the consecration of the newly con- The children’s chorus, placed in the of the piece as “the last three minutes of from Kean College. structed Coventry Cathedral, a re- rear of the balcony, sounded hauntingly the most exquisite music ever written.” She learned encaustic painting at placement of the British church that angelic as its melodies and harmonies The ensuing ovation by those in at- R & F Handmade Paints in Kingston, was destroyed by German bombs dur- floated through the church. tendance could not have agreed more N.Y. ing WWII. Maestro Wroe spoke to the apprecia- with that sentiment. Ms. Azzara’s studio is located in The full orchestra, chamber orches- the arts district of Rahway at 1657 tra, children’s chorus of The Westfield Irving Street. Intermediate School Youth Choir di- On the first Thursday of every rected by Kris Smith-Morasso, three Chorale Lauds WF’s month, the entire Rahway Arts Dis- guest soloists and a 90–member choir – trict, including Ms. Azzara’s stu- Princeton Pro Musica, prepared by di- dio, is open to visitors from 6 to 9 rector Frances Fowler Slade – paid Pafumi with Scholarship ries. p.m. homage to men and women who have WESTFIELD – Summit Chorale has the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star “I wanted my art to reflect what I Ms. Azzara also teaches encaus- lost their lives through war. chosen Mia Pafumi, a Westfield High Awards for her Hedy LaRue role in do in my day job,” said Ms. Azzara, tic painting at the Arts Guild of Entitled “Lest We Forget,” WSO’s School (WHS) senior, as the recipient How to Succeed in Business Without a realtor with the Burgdorff ERA Rahway and the Visual Arts Center conclusion to its silver-anniversary sea- of its 2008 Christine Z. Muller Scholar- Really Trying. Agency in Westfield. of New Jersey. son was subtitled, “A Tribute to the ship. The scholarship was established Her vocal teacher and accompanist, Selected works from the “Bird In August, Ms. Azzara will have a Greatest Generation.” in memory of long-term Summit Cho- Jeanette Ferrell, has guided Mia’s vo- House” series and another series of solo exhibit at the National Asso- The requiem was written in the set- rale member Chris- cal development ting of a traditional Latin Mass for the tine Muller and has since the first grade Dead, interwoven with nine war poems been awarded an- and said, “Her love written in English by WWI British sol- nually since 2002, of music, her deter- dier and famed poet Wilfred Owen. to a New Jersey mination and her Ray Wojcik, Westfield composer/ high school senior talent prevail.” conductor and Westfield High School who will study mu- Mia said she instrumental teacher, gave background sic in college. wants to eventually on the piece moments before the con- Mia, a soprano, perform solo recit- ´ ´ ´ cert began. is attending als in Italy and Ger- 2007-2008 CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 28th SEASON MAPLEWOOD WESTFIELD “Basically, the piece has three com- Montclair State many. ponents,” he explained in an informal University’s John J. Summit interview. “In the Latin Mass, all of Cali School of Mu- Chorale’s last con- humanity is represented with the cho- sic this fall to ma- cert of the 2007- rus, full orchestra and the soprano solo- jor in Vocal Perfor- 2008 season, ist.” mance. She has Spring Surprise!, C C The second aspect of the work, he sung with the WHS will be performed C said, is more on a “personal level.” He Concert Choir, at 8 p.m. on Satur- C C specified, “The tenor represents the Mixed Choir and day, May 17, at British soldier, and the baritone is the Chorale/ Church of the Re- C C German soldier.” Choraleers, under deemer, located at The final component is comprised of music teacher Mia Pafumi 36 South Street in C the chorus of children. “The children’s Sharon Reynolds, Morristown. It will choir is the transcendent level,” Mr. and received honors in the New Jersey feature an accompanied solo perfor- Wojcik explained as he gestured to a State Women’s Regional Chorus and mance by Mia, who will also receive level above his head. All-State Women’s Chorus. her Muller Scholarship award during Ani Kavafian and Carter Brey Mellifluous performances delivered Her achievements include appearing the concert. by tenor Scott Murphree, soprano Mar- in Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) at Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for invite you to experience the garet Cusack and baritone Peter Castaldi the Rome Festival Opera in Italy, solos seniors and $10 for students and may brought to life the powerful words of of “Ariel” and “I Need a Hero” from be purchased at the concert or in ad- joys of chamber music as it the poet and the intriguing music. 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