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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 25, 2007 OUR 117th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 04-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield School Bond Fire Destroys SP Charlie Brown’s By PAUL J. PEYTON and WAYNE BAKER Passes Voters’ Test Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By STEVEN REILLY Ward 4 was the only one to oppose SCOTCH PLAINS – An early Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the bond, with a 577 to 597 (49 per- morning three-alarm fire destroyed WESTFIELD — With 25 percent cent in favor) vote. Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse on North of Westfield registered voters casting The bond will increase property taxes Avenue in Scotch Plains yesterday a ballot, the $9.4-million school bond approximately $80 a year for the aver- morning. The fire resulted in the clo- passed Tuesday’s special board of age residence in town (for a home as- sure of North Avenue. education bond vote by 619 votes. sessed at a value of $200,000, or $.04 Officials said yesterday that con- “It is an impressive showing of com- for every $100 assessed value of a tract workers smelled smoke in the munity support,” BOE President Anne home). There are approximately 10,000 building and called 911. A company Riegel said. “We had a lot of residents homes in Westfield. The property tax representative at the scene yesterday working to explain what this bond meant increase will most likely be imple- told The Westfield Leader the work- for our community. This is a significant mented in the first tax quarter of 2008. ers were doing grouting work on bath- move forward for our schools.” While most voters interviewed at room tiles at the time. The bond, which will create a cen- the polls supported the bond, some Scotch Plains Fire Chief Jonathan tralized kindergarten and a special- voiced concerns regarding the new Ellis told The Leader yesterday at the needs student program, as well as reno- centralized kindergarten classes. scene that the fire call came in at 3:45 vations for existing facilities, passed William Foley, superintendent, said a.m. He said the fire began “in a wall by a vote of 2,763 votes for and 2,144 the centralized kindergarten program behind the bar.” The cause remains against (56 versus 44 percent). would benefit “all of Westfield’s chil- unknown, although Scotch Plains Po- Wards 1, 2 and 3 all voted in favor dren” and provide a unique educa- lice Lieutenant Brian Donnelly said, “It of the bond; voters in those wards tional experience. appears at this point to be accidental.” supported the bond 880 to 469 (65 “The centralized programs will cre- North Avenue was still off-limits percent in favor), 701 to 497 (59 ate a great deal of opportunities for due to safety issues as of press time. percent in favor) and 587 to 533 (52 our students and provide a greater Train service on NJ Transit’s Raritan percent in favor), respectively. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Line was uninterrupted by the fire. Westfield Fire Chief Dan Kelly said Westfield was one of the first mutual aid departments to arrive on the scene. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Westfield firefighters were making FULLY ENGULFED…A fire broke out in Charlie Brown’s restaurant around 4 a.m. Wednesday morning. The Scotch holes in the roof for ventilation while Plains Fire Department responded along with many mutual aid units from surrounding towns. The restaurant was completely burned to the ground. See more pictures at goleader.com/photos. Scotch Plains firefighters were on the main floor of the restaurant. “Fire conditions deteriorated rap- idly – the second and third floors were WF Residents Express Concerns [consumed] by flames,” Chief Kelly said. At that point Chief Ellis made the call to evacuate the building. Fire departments from Fanwood, About Memorial Park, Fields Kenilworth, Cranford, Mountainside, By MICHAEL J. POLLACK emergency personnel would have keys to make everyone happy. Now, it goes Garwood, Plainfield and Elizabeth Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to unlock the gates. to the finance policy committee to see also assisted at the scene. Chief Kelly WESTFIELD – Town residents Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Foerst if we can finance it.” said water was pumped from as far as filled the conference room to voice said the plan should be placed on the Mr. Kaufmann estimated that the Dudley Avenue in Westfield to opposition to changes being suggested council’s public safety committee’s plan would cost “$2.5 million, maybe Hetfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. for Memorial Park at Tuesday’s agenda and reviewed in relation to a little more.” He said Union County Mr. Donnelly said no injuries were Westfield council meeting. traffic hot spots. “I’ve talked to pretty would commit $150,000 in Open reported to the workers or firefighters. In October, members of the recre- much all the neighbors and I don’t Space Trust Fund money, which is He noted that the restaurant was a Dad to Plead Not Guilty ation commission delivered a presen- think anyone there would like to see contingent upon the plan’s approval. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tation highlighting how the proposed that entrance [utilized], contrary to park design would make it possible to perhaps what you think popular opin- In Underage Drinking Case play on all four fields simultaneously ion might be,” he said. By STEVEN REILLY holic containers. by pushing closer to residences bor- Fourth Ward Councilman Tom Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “The police did not have probable dering the field on Scotch Plains Av- Bigosinski echoed Mr. Foerst’s com- MOUNTAINSIDE — The father cause to enter the house,” Mr. Spagnoli enue. Also, the plans would add bath- ments. “Even people just off of North of a Union Catholic High School stu- said. “Any arrest should be over- rooms, 74 parking spaces and a path- Scotch Plains Avenue (who) you’d dent who was arrested for hosting a turned.” way for walkers that would intersect think would be bigger users of the party for underage drinkers in No- Mountainside police sought to with Scotch Plains’ Brookside Park. path wouldn’t mind seeing it go,” he vember plans to enter a not-guilty charge each of the underage individu- In its final presentation to the coun- said. plea in Mountainside Municipal als at the November party with a disor- cil, the recreation commission’s new Second Ward Councilwoman Vicki Court. derly persons complaint. However, the chairman, William Palatucci, said the Kimmins asked, “Wouldn’t they Mountainside resident Stefan charges against the 56 juveniles, a improvements “will make the park (emergency vehicles) most likely Puzyk, 51, is charged with “know- majority of them students at Union better, safer and more usable for thou- travel down West Broad Street any- ingly making his home available for Catholic High School, were dropped sands of Westfield residents.” way and come through the other exit adults under (the age of) 21 to con- after it was determined that they did Recreation Director Bruce instead of coming down South Av- sume alcoholic beverages,” a non- not violate any local or state laws. Kaufmann said the commission made enue and swinging around and trying indictable disorderly persons com- According to police and municipal “several” changes in its latest plan, to get through two gates?” plaint, after police allegedly found officials, there is no local or state including suggesting five tennis courts Jerry Infantino said, “I talk to people more than 50 teenagers drinking al- ordinance that outlaws underage in- (instead of six), placing the “walk from the rescue squad and they say coholic beverages at his Wood Valley dividuals from possessing alcoholic around” behind the tennis courts, in- ‘they’d never drive on that field.’ They Road home in November. beverages on private property. The corporating a fence and buffer zone would never take a chance of getting Mr. Puzyk’s lawyer, Joseph law of possession only pertains to from the corner of the pool wall to the the rescue squad stuck.” Spagnoli, said his client was the vic- public areas and motor vehicles. Since other side of the tennis courts and Concerning the concept of remov- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader tim of an illegal search and seizure by all of the defendants were on private removing regulation-size basketball ing the existing buffer and pushing ‘BLIZZARD’ OF 2007...Snow arrived briefly to the area early last Friday the Mountainside Police Department. property, they could not be charged courts. the fields closer to residences to maxi- morning, as pictured on Sherman Street in Westfield. The sun melted the snow by “The police officers did not have a with a crime. Resident George Toll of Florence mize usage, Christine Connelly of mid-morning. This year’s weather has been unusually mild, with virtually no sign probable cause to enter the home,” Mountainside Police Captain Ri- Avenue, whose home borders on the North Scotch Plains Avenue said she of winter thus far. Mr. Spagnoli said. “The police offic- chard Osieja said he hopes that a state tennis courts, asked if there “ever was “had expressed concerns several times ers (allegedly) saw juveniles walking lawmaker will initiate legislation to a study that shows that five tennis that were not addressed at all. That around on private property with beer close this loophole in the law. courts are needed.” affects the use and enjoyment of my MS BOE Begins Budget Talks, bottles. The (officers) should have “I believe it would be a good idea Assistant Recreation Director Dee home.” known they did not witness a crime.” for the state legislator to cover this MacKay said that during the summer, Louise DeDea, a Scotch Plains Mr. Spagnoli plans to petition the lapse in the law,” Capt. Osieja said. “I “there are over 1,000 kids taking ten- Avenue resident, said, “I would re- Reports on District Goals court to suppress all evidence ob- don’t understand how parents could nis lessons in Memorial in the morn- ally like to know how far that buffer is By GINA LEVINE-LEVY Areas to “improve,” he said, are tained by the police on the night of the let kids drink and then get into cars ing.” moving into my backyard. I’ll tell Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “depth of curriculum” and “profes- party and have any reference of the and drive.” In terms of safety, Mr. Kaufmann you all right now, I’m really not happy. MOUNTAINSIDE —Chief School sional development opportunities.” alcoholic beverages thrown out of He said that any law should have said the ingress and egress from Hort I’m going to have baseball going on Administrator (CSA) Richard Other priorities in this area are to court based on an illegal search and an exemption for religious ceremo- Street would be gated at both ends, in my dining room, literally. If that O’Malley presented the first phase of “continue five-year curriculum re- seizure of a beer keg and other alco- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 making it a pedestrian walkway. Only doesn’t stop, I don’t know what else 2007-2008 school budget at Tuesday view/revision cycle” and “child study to do besides move.” night’s board of education meeting. team (CST) services and monitoring Mr. Kaufmann said the need to cut Mr. O’Malley said a main goal for compliance with the state.” into part of the woods was to accom- next year is to maintain “current pu- In the area of “new initiatives,” the modate softball playing on the dia- pil-to-staff ratios and class size aver- district plans to begin to transition to monds and better utilize the large ages.” guided reading in kindergarten green space in the middle that would As projected for next year, the big- through grade 5, implement Sitton be used for middle school and youth gest jump in enrollment will be in spelling in grades 3 and 4 and pur- soccer, which, according to him, is kindergarten. Mr. O’Malley said there chase health texts in grades 6 through “growing astronomically.” could be more than 100 students en- 8. Concerning the proposal to fence rolled in that grade. This year there In the area of language arts literacy in the fields, Joan Penccak of North are 73 kindergarten students. (LAL), Mr. O’Malley said, “We are Scotch Plains Avenue said, “that’s a Mr. O’Malley said “our middle beginning a transition.” terrible idea.” school will now start feeling those “There’s time to pause ...gain a Another resident in the area began large waves of students,” with 92 stu- little depth and then make progress,” to interject, “We’re used to having a dents expected to enroll for grade 3, he said. ‘park,’ not a ‘complex.’ You’re taking and 91 students expected to enroll for He said improving the LAL pro- our neighborhood away.” fifth grade. The total number of stu- gram involves more than buying a The mayor said the town would dents expected for pre-kindergarten textbook. “Language arts will take a “try to balance the committee’s and through grade 12 is 1,000. couple of years if you’re going to do neighbors’ needs. We can’t guarantee Mr. O’Malley said the district plans it right.” He said the goal is to revamp to keep most class sizes at or below the LAL budget in the 2008-2009 Tax Office Extends the state average. The fifth grade school budget. would exceed the state average for Regarding special education pro- Hours on February 1 homeroom (21) with 23 students per grams, he said, “We have made major WESTFIELD — The office of the classroom. inroads for students with special tax collector will be open from 8:30 “For core subject areas, (class sizes) needs.” a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February will be relevant to where they are Mr. O’Malley said no programs 1, for the collection of taxes. today,” at around 17 students per class. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The last date to pay taxes without a penalty is Monday, February 5. Inter- PAGE INDEX est will be charged beginning on Tues- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-16 day, February 6, and interest will re- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 vert back to February 1. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 Page 10 Thursday, January 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication GW Council Considers Westfield Resident Injured Center St. Restrictions During Robbery Attempt By KATHY MARQUES field on March 31. Registration be- By SUZETTE F. STALKER hat and green camouflage jacket. Specially Written for the Westfield Leader gins at 11:45 a.m. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Westfield Rescue Squad personnel GARWOOD – The borough coun- “The Easter Bunny will be present WESTFIELD – A Westfield resident transported the victim, who was bleeding cil Tuesday night heard details of an and there will be about 1,000 to 1,500 was assaulted last Thursday shortly after profusely from the head following the getting off a bus on the 500 block of North assault, to Overlook Hospital in Summit. ordinance in preparation by Borough eggs hidden,” he added. There was no further word on her condi- Attorney Robert Renaud that pro- Mr. Lombardo spoke about Febru- Avenue, East by a man who struck her with a blunt object and then attempted to tion. Sgt. Rodger said no similar incidents poses to prohibit parking Monday ary 2 being National Wear Red Day. steal her pocketbook, police said. had been reported. through Friday from 7 to 9 a.m. on The American Heart Association’s Sergeant Scott Rodger of the Westfield Anyone with information can contact Center Street between North and website describes the day as “a way Police Department said the 41-year-old the police department at (908) 789-6086. South Avenues. to support the fight against heart dis- victim was walking east after exiting the This ordinance is being considered ease in women and a way to raise bus around 7 p.m. when she was passed due to school traffic at the time pe- awareness of heart disease and by a man walking west who then struck riod. Multiple residents raised con- stroke.” her with what she believed was a rock. cerns to borough officials regarding In other business, Mr. Lombardo After the victim fell to the ground, the the traffic flow in the area. congratulated soon-to-be 86-year-old suspect tried to take her pocketbook. The Council President Charles Garwood resident Anne Leonard for OLD NEWS MADE NEW AGAIN...Left to right, Dan Weiss, Fanwood Memorial woman kicked and screamed, Sgt. Rodger Library director, Meg Kolaya, Scotch Plains Public Library director, and Victoria said, and a passing motorist witnessed the Lombardo presided over the January being one of 11 recipients of the 2007 McCabe of The Leader/Times examine 10 gigabytes of 1,156 searchable, electronic incident and stopped at the scene. The 23 meeting, as Mayor Dennis Women of Excellence Award. weekly editions of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times newspapers dating from suspect, who was unable to wrest the McCarthy was out sick. There will be a ceremonial event at 1963 to 1989. The libraries and The Times are about two-thirds complete in purse from the woman, then fled south Councilman Walter Tucker spoke The Westwood Restaurant on March converting the newspaper archives to electronic form. The remainder of the toward the railroad tracks. about making an ordinance that would 3 at 6:30 p.m. conversion work and a public distribution plan await funding considerations. The The victim herself dialed 911 while the allow the borough to charge utility She told The Westfield Leader that Times archives from 1998 to the present are available at timesnj.com. motorist remained with her at the scene, companies a fixed amount of money she received a letter from the Union Sgt. Rodger said. to cover the cost of having a police County Commission of the Status of Police described the suspect as a black GW BOE: Voting Districts male having a light complexion and dark officer and vehicle on the scene to Women and Freeholder Chairwoman eyes, between 20 and 30 years of age, control traffic flow. Bette Jane Kowalski, stating that she standing five feet and nine inches tall and “Other towns charge an amount, won a lifetime achievement award weighing 170 to 180 pounds with a mus- which covers for the gas and wear and “because of my hard work and com- To Be Moved to Library cular build. He was wearing a gray wool tear of the vehicles,” said Mr. Tucker. mitment to the community.” By KATHY MARQUES children would learn about veterans. Mr. Lombardo thanked Borough “This is my first time and I’m very Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “It’s very sad to think that schools Clerk Christina Ariemma about orga- excited,” Ms. Leonard added. GARWOOD – Garwood Board of will not teach students about these POLICE BLOTTER nizing a calendar of events that was Councilman and liaison to the Rec- Education member Christine days. People gave their lives for this added to the towns’ website. reation Commission Keith Sluka Guarriero said at the board’s January country. I think the BOE should ad- Westfield Union County jail. “This is a great asset to the website spoke about the winter ceramics event 16 meeting that due to safety con- dress this issue,” Mr. Conlin said. Sunday, January 14, Peter H. Skrdlant, Saturday, January 20, Andrew Cantor, and if anyone would like their event that will be held on January 31 at the cerns about having voting polls in the Board President Adele Lewis told 48, of Union was arrested on Roanoke 18, of Westfield was arrested on North placed on the calendar, please contact little league field house. “The recre- borough’s schools, the borough will Mr. Conlin the board will “look into it.” Road on a traffic warrant issued by the Chestnut Street and charged with posses- [Ms.] Ariemma,” Mr. Lombardo said. ation commission is also working on relocate one of its voting places. Mr. Conlin also thanked the BOE, Hillside Court. He was released after post- sion of less than 50 grams of marijuana. He He spoke about the Easter Egg Hunt a setting up a ski trip and have many “Due to citizens’ concern over safety saying, “Sometimes, people come to ing $90 bail. was released on his own recognizance. that will take place at the little league other ideas in mind,” Mr. Sluka said. interactions between adults and stu- meetings and complain. But I want to Monday, January 15, Michael D. Scotch Plains Mankowski, 20, of Rahway was arrested Monday, January 15, a resident of For- dents, the election location will be thank you for all the hard work you on Lake Avenue and Raritan Road in est Road told police a friend called him moved from the (Lincoln) school to the do. You put in many hours for the Clark on a $99 traffic warrant issued by repeatedly and asked him for money. (borough) library,” Ms. Guarriero said. community and do a terrific job.” the Westfield Court. He was committed Tuesday, January 16, a resident of West According to the borough’s clerk’s on default of bail to the Union County Court said someone opened up an unau- website, residents living in districts Notice to Chamber of jail. thorized credit card in the victim’s name. three and four will now vote at the Monday, January 15, an Ayliffe Av- It is unknown how the suspects obtained library, located at 411 Lincoln Av- Commerce Members enue resident reported the unlawful entry her information, police said. enue and attached to the school build- The Westfield Leader has offered to into his motor vehicle, which was parked Wednesday, January 17, a student at ing. District one voters will continue assist the Westfield Area Chamber of in his driveway. Northing was reported the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Commerce (WACC) recruitment by missing from the vehicle. reported that someone removed the lock to cast ballots at the firehouse at 415 Wednesday, January 17, Darlene Cone, off his gym locker and took his cell phone. South Avenue, while district two vot- providing a one-year free subscrip- 44, of Irvington was arrested at the Sum- Friday, January 19, a contractor work- ers will continue to vote at Borough tion to the newspaper for new mem- mit Police Department on charges of forg- ing in town reported that a friend of the Hall at 403 South Avenue. bers. This offer is for new members ery, theft by deception, identity theft and victim’s employer struck the contractor BOE member Barbara Greet spoke only. We have also offered to provide possession of false documents. Cone al- in the face with an open hand after an about the Vision 6 program, through an eight-week introductory subscrip- legedly forged the name of a Westfield argument over work being done. which “teachers at their desk can see tion to WACC members who are not resident in order to cash a check. She was Friday, January 19, Daniella Leslie, what every student is viewing on their current subscribers. being held in lieu of $10,000 bail at the 19, of North Plainfield was arrested for an computer, live. It will prevent stu- The newsletter distributed by Union County jail. outstanding warrant out of Clark after WACC to its members is being inter- Wednesday, January 17, Ambrose being stopped for a motor vehicle viola- dents from viewing a webpage that Smith, 29, and Bryan Roberts, 26, both of tion. they shouldn’t be seeing.” preted that existing subscribers who Plainfield, were arrested during a motor Saturday, January 20, the owner of a The Parent and Teacher Association are WACC members will now receive vehicle stop in the 600 block of North Plainfield Avenue business reported be- (PTA) will hold a clothing drive on the newspaper at no charge. This is Avenue, West. Smith was held on a no- ing the victim of extortion. According to Saturday, March 31. PTA representa- not the case and we regret the confu- bail Union County Sheriff’s Department police, a former employee demanded Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader tive Debbie Courtney spoke about four sion that this has caused. warrant, while Roberts was held on a money from the company. The detective GETTING THE COUNT…Westfield school personnel and school bond support- new $500 scholarships; two for well- To WACC members who are not traffic warrant issued by Plainfield. Smith bureau is investigating the incident, po- ers await voting results Tuesday night at Roosevelt Intermediate School’s library. rounded students, one a citizen award subscribers who wish to receive the was turned over to the Union County lice said. The public approved the bond. Pictured, from left to right, are: Amy Seid of the for the student who contributes to the introductory eight-week subscription, Sheriff’s Department. Roberts posted Fanwood citizens committee, board of education member Rich Solomon, Schools Public please fill out the form at goleader.com/ $236 bail and was released. Tuesday, January 16, Clauvice Information spokeswoman Lorre Korecky and Superintendent of Schools Will- community and the one for visual and Friday, January 19, Tanashia Johnson, Sthilaire, 48, of Jersey City was arrested iam Foley. performing arts achievements. subscribe and write in the comment 32, of Newark was arrested for contempt on outstanding warrants from East Or- The PTA book fair will be held on field “WACC Introductory Offer.” of court on a criminal warrant with bail in ange and Cranford after a motor vehicle Wednesday, February 21. “We are al- Thank you for your help and un- the amount of $200 after being taken into stop on Martine Avenue. ways looking for volunteers,” she said. derstanding. custody at the Somerset County jail. She Wednesday, January 17, Kenneth L. WF Voters Approve Bond Union County Educational Ser- Horace Corbin, Publisher was committed on default of bail to the Johnson, Jr., 26, of Plainfield was ar- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vices Commission (UCESC) repre- rested on an active warrant out of learning environment for all of our and I think the needs came across to sentative Linda Koenig spoke about Plainfield after a motor vehicle stop on youngest students,” Mr. Foley said. the voters.” the recent passing of Elizabeth High Mountainside Board of Ed. Terrill Road. “This will allow all of our students to According to Ms. Habgood, School Coach Frank Cicarell, who Wednesday, January 17, Jacquelin D. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Coley, 42, of Plainfield was arrested on start their education as one group.” Westfield registered its largest first was a member of the Rahway Board an outstanding Watchung warrant after a The district plans to convert the Lin- grade since the 1970s. The BOE ex- of Education, UCESC and the Colle- would be cut for next year by $30,000. cial education students’) parents and motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. coln School into an early childhood pects first-grade registration for next giate Basketball Officials Associa- “We did not stop buying books,” he developing “monthly goal reports.” Sunday, January 21, Troy Dorsey, 39, learning center for kindergarten and year to be similar to the last class. tion. Mr. Cicarell, who was 79, was said. “We just didn’t increase the dol- The fifth goal is to “ensure quality of North Plainfield was arrested on an pre-k disabled students. This includes This placed a burden on the district to employed by Elizabeth High School lar amount.” management, financial integrity, outstanding Patterson warrant after a Autistic children, as well as some stu- come up with a plan to keep class size for more than 55 years. “He was a Administration professional ser- meaningful accountability and an ef- motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. dents who currently receive educational down while providing a quality edu- hard worker, loved by many, and will vices and supplies will decrease by fective operating infrastructure.” Monday, January 22, Cathy R. Fernandes, services in other school districts. cation to all of the students in the be surely missed,” Ms. Koenig said. $18,000. He said all budget presenta- Some steps towards achieving this 35, of Cranford was arrested following a motor vehicle stop on Midway Avenue for The BOE proposed the bond to Westfield district, she said. In other matters, resident John tions between now and the end of goal, the CSA said, have been to an outstanding Newark warrant. provide space for special-needs chil- Over the course of the last year, the Conlin of Hemlock Avenue asked the March will be posted at “develop and implement new finan- Mountainside dren that would promote mainstream BOE sought ideas and input from the BOE for its opinion about the recent mountainsideschools.net. He encour- cial procedures” and “develop a three- Friday, January 19, Carlton Sharpton, integration and provide an age-ap- community and created a committee state legislative proposal that would aged residents to e-mail him with year plan for dissolution money,” re- 51, of Newark was arrested at the Hudson propriate educational environment for to explain to the residents what was cease requiring New Jersey schools questions at ferring to money received when the County jail for a violation of a court order. all pre-k and kindergarten students. being done. The board believes to teach about Veterans Day, Memo- [email protected]. district de-regionalized. Sunday, January 21, Miriam J. Linda Habgood, chairwoman of the Tuesday’s vote confirmed the job rial Day, Arbor Day and Commodore The board and budget vote will be In addition, steps have been taken Coleman, 29, of Plainfield was arrested Citizens Advisory Committee on En- these groups did. John Barry Day (September 13). Cur- Tuesday, April 17. to review and evaluate the district’s for driving with a suspended license fol- rollment (CACE), said the bond would “There were many complicated is- rently, New Jersey schools must ob- Mr. O’Malley presented a mid-year emergency management plan and do lowing a motor vehicle stop for speeding allow the district to make the most use sues that needed to be communicated serve the holidays under a 1967 law report of the six district goals, outlin- analysis of construction projects. on Route 22. out of existing facilities while keeping to the voters,” Ms. Habgood said. designed to promote “the develop- ing action steps taken towards achiev- Mr. O’Malley said the district is WFD Assist at Fire the class size below 25 students. “The bond was the combination of all ment of a higher spirit of patriotism.” ing them. “on the map as one of the premiere “There were many complicated is- of these solutions.” The law would not ban schools He said the first goal are to improve districts” for academics and teach- Scene in Elizabeth sues in this bond,” she said. “There For information on the past three from holding holiday commemora- student achievement by focusing on ing. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Fire was a real effort to communicate to bonds put before Westfield voters, tions but would stop requiring schools areas of improvement for individual The CSA’s report is available on Department was among units from the public what the district needed, see the sidebar and chart below. to honor the days and guaranteeing students, frequent classroom obser- the district website. multiple communities that responded vation, developing quarterly perfor- The BOE approved a resolution to Saturday to the 10-alarm fire in row mance evaluations and staff develop- keep the monthly $175 tuition for the houses in Elizabeth that left 50 people Past Westfield Bond Referendum Data ment activities to improve the cur- pre-school program in 2007-2008. homeless. This year’s bond is the fourth bond riculum are among the steps that have The tuition was implemented this According to published reports, the that Westfield voters have approved in been taken. Officials also want to school year. 3 a.m. blaze destroyed homes along the past nine years. focus on curriculum by implement- The board approved LAL, math an entire city block, located between In December of 2004, Westfield vot- ing “new and innovative” programs, and science teachers for preparation 460 and 478 Spring Street off of ers approved a $1.381-million bond ref- online learning opportunities and instruction for the Grade Eight Profi- Routes 1&9. The fire started in one of erendum to install a new artificial turf adopting and implementing new poli- ciency Assessment (GEPA). the brick-faced buildings and quickly field and new running track at Kehler cies. To accommodate more students, spread through cocklofts of the at- Stadium. The referendum passed by 75 votes – 1,371 to 1,298 – in a vote that Mr. O’Malley said the district wants sessions will be held two days a week. tached buildings. brought out 2,667 residents (a 13-per- to also focus on maintaining a “supe- LAL and math instruction will be Westfield sent an engine to cover at cent turnout). rior staff,” through curriculum devel- offered in the morning and afternoon; one of the city’s firehouses and later The 2004 bond aimed to make Kehler opment of teachers, continued pro- science will be offered in the after- assisted at the fire scene, according to Stadium a year-round facility and to fessional development opportunities noon only. Classes run from Febru- Westfield Fire Chief Dan Kelly. Later increase its possible uses from football and encouraging the staff to obtain ary 5 to March 9 and cost $35 per in the day, town firefighters responded and state tournament soccer to allow National Board Certification and “im- session. to a two-alarm fire in Springfield, and girls’ and boys’ soccer and lacrosse, proving communication with (spe- The BOE discussed hiring school on Sunday they responded to a two- field hockey and town recreation leagues policy and regulations consultant alarm blaze in Cranford. The depart- to use the field. Construction took place in the summer Strauss Esmay Associates (SEA) to ment also helped Plainfield at a fire of 2005, and the Westfield High School Drinking help the district revise and maintain on Monday, the chief said. girls’ soccer team played the field’s inau- its existing policy manual. The revi- Residents seeking to assist in help- gural game on September 9 of that year. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sion process is expected to take about ing families left homeless by the The 2004 bond is being paid off over nies and individual choices. How- a year. Elizabeth fire are asked to call Alli- a 10-year period, costing the average ever, he said, a new law is needed to The initial cost of hiring SEA is ance 2000 New Jersey at (908) 298- Westfield family approximately $18 per address wild, “Animal House-type $8,500. Board President John Perrin 9555. year; the field’s estimated lifespan is 12 parties.” said he anticipates a vote on the agenda to 15 years. James Debbie, the Mountainside soon. In 2000, 29 percent of eligible voters approved a $21-million bond to fund police chief, said the borough is in the “It’s a huge project,” said Mr. SP Fire construction at Westfield High School process of passing an ordinance that O’Malley. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and Kehler Stadium. The bond passed would empower police to arrest and Board member Marybeth home years ago and later converted to 2,564 to 742, greater than a three-to-one charge underage individuals with pos- Schaumberg added, “It’s a much an eating establishment. margin. session of alcohol on private prop- more huge project without these “It was a very popular restaurant. The 2000 bond made possible a 55,000- erty. folks help,” calling it “insurmount- It’s a shame because it’s destroyed,” foot addition to the WHS science wing, “We have efforts underway to in- able.” he said. “The most important thing is general renovations to the WHS building troduce an ordinance that would ad- In other business, Mr. Perrin an- nobody was injured.” In December of 1998, residents sup- dress these situations,” Mr. Debbie nounced the BOE and Mountainside Ray Chmiel, vice president of con- ported an $11.73-million bond referen- dum to provide new classrooms in mul- said. “We are waiting for the ordi- Education Association (MEA) would struction for Charlie Brown’s, said tiple schools, to cable classrooms and nance to be reviewed by the borough meet February 5 to begin discussing the company plans to rebuild the res- libraries for technology and to perform lawyers before the council brings it contract negotiations for district em- taurant. capital improvements, including bring- up for a vote.” ployees. Negotiations are done in “Old balloon-frame buildings – fires ing lavatories into compliance with the The Mountainside law would be closed session and proposals made at are tough to fight once they get into the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), modeled after a law in Cranford that the “bargaining table” will not be walls.” He added, “Employees (at the replacing floors and expanding the Wil- lawmakers passed after a similar situ- discussed publicly. Scotch Plains restaurant) are expected son School library. ation involving underage drinking in a The BOE will meet Tuesday, Feb- to be moved to other stores.” The 1998 bond passed 2,800 to 1,033 private home occurred, Mr. Debbie ruary 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pictures of the fire are available at in a vote that drew 19 percent of eligible voters to the polls. said. Beechwood School Media Center. goleader.com/photos. USPS 485200 Thursday, January 25, 2007 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 48TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 04-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Scotch Plains Council Fire Destroys SP Charlie Brown’s By PAUL J. PEYTON and WAYNE BAKER To Revisit SID Option Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times By FRED T. ROSSI added that during the council’s 2004 SCOTCH PLAINS – An early Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times public hearings on the SID ordinance, morning three-alarm fire destroyed SCOTCH PLAINS — Nearly three “there was a lot of misinformation Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse on North years after rejecting an ordinance that that people bought into without think- Avenue in Scotch Plains yesterday would have established a Special ing it through.” morning. The fire resulted in the clo- Improvement District (SID) in the Earlier, opposition from downtown sure of North Avenue. central business corridor, the town- business and property owners con- Officials said yesterday that con- ship council next month will take a cerned the actual benefits that a SID tract workers smelled smoke in the fresh look at adopting a SID as a might provide, the burden of paying building and called 911. A company potential tool for revitalizing the annual assessments to finance the SID representative at the scene yesterday downtown area. and questions as to how tenants might told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood At the council’s conference meet- react when those costs were passed Times that workers were doing grout- ing on Tuesday, all five council mem- on to them. These concerns led the ing work on bathroom tiles at the bers agreed that revisiting the con- council in June 2004 to reject the time. cept of a SID — a legal designation of proposed ordinance by a 4-1 vote. Scotch Plains Fire Chief Jonathan a particular area in which additional At the council’s February 6 confer- Ellis told The Times yesterday at the taxes are levied in order to finance ence meeting, Councilwoman Nancy scene that the fire call came in at 3:45 business-district improvements — Malool, who had led the effort to craft a.m. He said the fire began “in a wall was a worthwhile idea. an ordinance and was the sole mem- behind the bar.” The cause remains “It’s worth discussing again,” Coun- ber to vote for its passage, will review unknown, although Scotch Plains cilwoman Paulette Coronato said. She CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Police Lieutenant Brian Donnelly said, “It appears at this point to be accidental.” He said North Avenue was still off- limits due to safety issues as of press time. Train service on NJ Transit’s Raritan Line was uninterrupted by the fire. Westfield Fire Chief Dan Kelly said Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Westfield was one of the first mutual FULLY ENGULFED…A fire broke out in Charlie Brown’s restaurant around 4 a.m. Wednesday morning. The Scotch aid departments to arrive on the scene. Plains Fire Department responded along with many mutual aid units from surrounding towns. The restaurant was completely burned to the ground. See more pictures at goleader.com/photos. Westfield firefighters were making holes in the roof for ventilation while Scotch Plains firefighters were on the main floor of the restaurant. Fanwood Recreation Commission “Fire conditions deteriorated rapidly…the second and third floors were rapidly consumed by flames,” Chief Kelly said. At that point, Chief Discusses New Programs, Asst. Dir. Ellis made the call to evacuate the By TED RITTER new programs for senior citizens. LaGrande Park project. Borough building. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He said Ms. Pembridge runs a nurs- Council liaison Joseph Higgins said Also assisting at the scene were FANWOOD — The borough’s rec- ery school in Westfield and had been ball field upgrades are about “80 per- fire departments from Fanwood, reation commission is exploring op- among the top candidates for Fanwood’s cent complete,” but added that the Kenilworth, Cranford, Mountainside, tions for offering new or revamped recreation director position when it contractor “remains behind” in fin- Garwood, Plainfield and Elizabeth. courtesy of Tom Kranz programs for seniors, children with became available last year. ishing the irrigation system. Chief Kelly said water was pumped FANWOOD FAVORITES…Len Zuchowski was honored on Saturday, January special needs and participants in the “I think she’ll bring a lot to the “It’s really difficult to say when from as far as Dudley Avenue in 20, at the annual Fanwood Rescue Squad and Fire Department dinner for 50 years local summer camp program. The table to help us out,” Mr. Budiansky things can get started out there,” Mr. Westfield to Hetfield Avenue in Scotch of volunteer service to the Fanwood Fire Department. He is still active. Pictured commission held its regular meeting said. Higgins said, referring to the opening Plains. seated are Mr. Zuchowski and his wife, Irene, with Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr Tuesday night at LaGrande Park. The commission discussed plans of the spring sports season. However, Mr. Donnelly said no injuries were standing. The commission voted to form a to revise its draft budget to request CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 subcommittee to look into the possi- additional money from the borough bility of setting up a sports program to finance programs for seniors. Dad to Plead Not Guilty or a “Buddy Ball” league for children Initial ideas include seven- or eight- SP Council to Restrict with special needs or disabilities as week line dancing, chair yoga and soon as next year. jazzercise classes. Commission mem- In Underage Drinking Case “It’s a huge hole in the borough bers said Mayor Colleen Mahr is also Parking Around High School By STEVEN REILLY holic containers. right now that’s not being filled,” exploring possible grant money for By FRED T. ROSSI while picking up their children from Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “The police did not have probable commission member Jamie senior programs. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times nearby Evergreen School, but Town- MOUNTAINSIDE — The father cause to enter the house,” Mr. Spagnoli Tannenbaum said. He added that he In other business Tuesday night, SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- ship Attorney Brian Levine pointed of a Union Catholic High School stu- said. “Any arrest should be over- has already been in contact with two the commission talked about “revi- ship council plans to introduce an out that the parking restrictions end at dent who was arrested for hosting a turned.” local parents who are willing to vol- talizing” its supervised summer play- ordinance next week to further re- 2 p.m., before the elementary school party for underage drinkers in No- Mountainside police sought to unteer. ground program, known as “Summer strict parking on multiple streets sur- day ends. vember plans to enter a not guilty charge each of the underage indi- “Without people volunteering, it’s Camp.” The program runs from 9 rounding Scotch Plains-Fanwood Mrs. Malool also noted that half- plea in Mountainside Municipal viduals at the November party with a not going to happen,” agreed Recre- a.m. until 1 p.m. on weekdays, and High School in the wake of increas- day school days could present a prob- Court. disorderly persons complaint. How- ation Director Bob Budiansky. “What has seen a significant decrease in ing complaints from residents about lem for drivers picking up children. Mountainside resident Stefan ever, the charges against the 56 juve- the commission can do is provide participants in recent years, commis- excessive student parking in those “The bottom line is we may not be Puzyk, 51, is charged with “know- niles, a majority of them students at facilities and communications; we can sion members noted. areas. able to satisfy everyone,” said Mayor ingly making his home available for Union Catholic High School, were be the glue that holds it together.” Mr. Budiansky proposed a “more The new ordinance, which would Martin Marks. He said he would ask adults under (the age of) 21 to con- dropped after it was determined that The subcommittee plans to orga- focused” and “structured” program affect Church Street, Portland Av- Police Chief Brian Mahoney to speak sume alcoholic beverages,” a non- they did not violate any local or state nize a survey – to be distributed divided into three age groups (5 to 6, enue, West Court, Sunrise Court, Old about these various issues with the indictable disorderly persons com- laws. through The Fanwoodian periodical 7 to 8, 9 to 10), with at least two hired Farm Road and Concord Road, would principals of the three schools most plaint, after police allegedly found According to police and municipal – with an eye toward gauging interest counselors per age group (compared include restrictions similar to what affected — the high school, Ever- more than 50 teenagers drinking al- officials, there is no local or state and related issues among parents of to two staffers for the entire pro- has been in effect since 2003 on Carol green School and Brunner Elemen- coholic beverages at his Wood Valley ordinance that outlaws underage in- children with special needs. gram), and also requiring pre-regis- Place and Monica Place, where park- tary School — before the February Road home in November. dividuals from possessing alcoholic The commission also approved a tration on a weekly basis. ing is prohibited between 8 a.m. and 13 public hearing on the ordinance. Mr. Puzyk’s lawyer, Joseph beverages on private property. The motion to hire Mary Pembridge as The proposed cost of such a pro- 2 p.m. on school days except for In other business, Mrs. Malool said Spagnoli, said his client was the vic- law of possession only pertains to the borough’s part-time assistant rec- gram – which remains under discus- residents living on those streets. Westfield officials have told her they tim of an illegal search and seizure by public areas and motor vehicles. Since reation director. sion – would be $20 per week; the Enforcement of that ordinance are interested in again allowing a the Mountainside Police Department. all of the defendants were on private In addition to working with the current cost is $5 for the whole sum- would include the issuance of park- limited number of Scotch Plains resi- “The police officers did not have a property, they could not be charged summer camp program, Mr. mer. ing permits to residents for use by dents to purchase permits to make probable cause to enter the home,” with a crime. Budiansky said that Ms. Pembridge’s The commission received an up- them and their guests. use of the Westfield Conservation Mr. Spagnoli said. “The police offic- Mountainside Police Captain Ri- duties would also include planning date on the progress of the ongoing At the council’s conference meet- Center on Lamberts Mill Road. ers (allegedly) saw juveniles walking chard Osieja said he hopes that a state ing on Tuesday evening, there was Last summer, about 25 township around on private property with beer lawmaker will initiate legislation to some discussion of potential prob- residents bought permits allowing bottles. The (officers) should have close this loophole in the law. SP Planning Board to Examine lems with the proposed restrictions. them to use the 20-acre site to dispose known they did not witness a crime.” “I believe it would be a good idea Councilwoman Nancy Malool said of grass clippings, tree branches, Mr. Spagnoli plans to petition the for the state legislator to cover this Master Plan Next Month some residents have told her that they leaves and other biodegradable items. court to suppress all evidence ob- lapse in the law,” Capt. Osieja said. “I park on some of the affected streets CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tained by the police on the night of the don’t understand how parents could By FRED T. ROSSI attention paid to open space issues, party and have any reference of the let kids drink and then get into cars Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times how Scotch Plains is faring as with alcoholic beverages thrown out of and drive.” SCOTCH PLAINS — The state affordable-housing require- court based on an illegal search and He said that any law should have an township’s planning board next month ments and incorporating new seizure of a beer keg and other alco- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 is expected to publicly examine revi- stormwater-management regula- sions to the township’s master plan, tions. which has been under review for the In other business, the board also past year. memorialized resolutions reappoint- Joseph Doyle, who has led the ing Dan Bernstein as board attorney, review effort, told the board at its Ms. Moody as its planner and Tho- meeting Monday night that board mas Quinn of Ferriero Engineering planner Mary Moody is preparing a as its consulting engineer. preliminary draft of the review and The sole applicant on Monday that he hopes the board will be able evening was Peter DiNizo, who re- to discuss it at its February 12 meet- ceived board approval for a minor ing. subdivision and lot-line adjustment No significant changes are ex- so that the properties at 2076 and pected for the document, which 2080 Westfield Road Circle could be was last examined seven years ago, combined into one lot. although the area around the Route The board was set to hear the appli- 22 bridge connecting the down- cation by World Entertainment Group OLD NEWS MADE NEW AGAIN...Left to right, Dan Weiss, Fanwood Memorial town business district with Bonnie to open a coffee and dessert shop at Library director, Meg Kolaya, Scotch Plains Public Library director, and Victoria Burn and New Providence Roads 375 Park Avenue and utilize the li- McCabe of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times examine 10 gigabytes of 1,156 is expected to be addressed since quor license that was formerly held searchable, electronic weekly editions of The Times newspapers dating from 1963 the overpass will undergo a $15.5- by the Club Malibu nightclub on to 1989. The libraries and The Times are about two-thirds complete in converting million renovation in the next few Terrill Road, which closed its doors the newspaper archives to electronic form. The remainder of the conversion work years. in 1998. However, prior to the meet- and a public distribution plan await funding considerations. The Times archives A year ago, as Mr. Doyle and the ing, the applicant asked for a post- from 1998 to the present are available at timesnj.com. Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ‘BLIZZARD’ OF 2007...Snow arrived briefly to the area early last Friday board’s master plan review commit- ponement until February 12 due to PAGE INDEX morning as pictured in the Scotch Plains Municipal parking lot near the rescue tee embarked on their re-examina- some problems with the estimate of Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-16 squad building. The sun melted the snow by mid-morning. This year’s weather tion, he said other matters that would parking needs included in the appli- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 has been unusually mild, with virtually no sign of winter thus far. be addressed would include greater cation. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-20 Page 10 Thursday, January 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield School Bond Westfield Resident Injured Referendum Passes Voters’ Test During Robbery Attempt By STEVEN REILLY youngest students,” Mr. Foley said. By SUZETTE F. STALKER 180 pounds with a muscular build. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “This will allow all of our students to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He was wearing a gray wool hat and WESTFIELD — With 25 percent start their education as one group.” WESTFIELD – A Westfield resi- green camouflage jacket. of Westfield registered voters casting The district plans to convert the dent was assaulted last Thursday Westfield Rescue Squad personnel a ballot, the $9.4-million school bond Lincoln School into an early child- shortly after getting off a bus on the transported the victim, who was bleed- passed Tuesday’s special board of hood learning center for kindergarten 500 block of North Avenue, East by a ing profusely from the head follow- education bond vote by 619 votes. and pre-k disabled students. This in- man who struck her with a blunt ob- ing the assault, to Overlook Hospital “It is an impressive showing of cludes Autistic children, as well as ject and then attempted to steal her in Summit. There was no further word community support,” BOE President some students who currently receive pocketbook, police said. on her condition. Sgt. Rodger said no Anne Riegel said. “We had a lot of educational services in other school Sergeant Scott Rodger of the similar incidents had been reported. residents working to explain what districts. Westfield Police Department said the Anyone with information can con- this bond meant for our community. The BOE proposed the bond to 41-year-old victim was walking east tact the police department at (908) This is a significant move forward for provide space for special-needs chil- after exiting the bus around 7 p.m. 789-6086. our schools.” dren that would promote mainstream when she was passed by a man walk- The bond, which will create a cen- integration and provide an age-ap- ing west who then struck her with tralized kindergarten and a special- propriate educational environment for what she believed was a rock. needs student program, as well as reno- all pre-k and kindergarten students. After the victim fell to the ground, vations for existing facilities, passed Linda Habgood, chairwoman of the the suspect tried to take her pocket- by a vote of 2,763 votes for and 2,144 Citizens Advisory Committee on book. The woman kicked and against (56 versus 44 percent). Enrollment (CACE), said the bond NEW BUSINESS…Creative Habitats of Fanwood held its grand opening ribbon screamed, Sgt. Rodger said, and a Wards 1, 2 and 3 all voted in favor would allow the district to make the cutting last week. Pictured, from left to right are: Peter Chemidlin, president of passing motorist witnessed the inci- of the bond; voters in those wards most use out of existing facilities the Fanwood Business and Professional Association, Councilman Joe Higgins and dent and stopped at the scene. The supported the bond 880 to 469 (65 while keeping the class size below 25 Mayor Colleen Mahr with Nese and Recep Kaplan. suspect, who was unable to wrest the percent in favor), 701 to 497 (59 students. purse from the woman, then fled south percent in favor) and 587 to 533 (52 “There were many complicated is- toward the railroad tracks. percent in favor), respectively. sues in this bond,” Ms. Habgood said. GW BOE: Voting Districts The victim herself dialed 911 while Ward 4 was the only one to oppose “There was a real effort to communi- the motorist remained with her at the the bond, with a 577 to 597 (49 per- cate to the public what the district scene, Sgt. Rodger said. cent in favor) vote. needed, and I think the needs came To Be Moved to Library Police described the suspect as a The bond will increase property across to the voters.” By KATHY MARQUES one for visual and performing arts black male having a light complexion taxes approximately $80 a year for According to Ms. Habgood, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times achievements. and dark eyes, between 20 and 30 the average residence in town (for a Westfield registered its largest first GARWOOD – Garwood Board of The PTA book fair will be held on years of age, standing five feet and home assessed at a value of $200,000, grade since the 1970s. The BOE ex- Education member Christine Wednesday, February 21. “We are nine inches tall and weighing 170 to or $.04 for every $100 assessed value pects first-grade registration for next Guarriero said at the board’s January always looking for volunteers,” Ms. of a home). There are approximately year to be similar to the last class. 16 meeting that due to safety con- Courtney said. 10,000 homes in Westfield. The prop- This placed a burden on the district to cerns about having voting polls in the Union County Educational Ser- POLICE BLOTTER erty tax increase will most likely be come up with a plan to keep class size borough’s schools, the borough will vices Commission (UCESC) repre- implemented in the first tax quarter down while providing a quality edu- relocate one of its voting places. sentative Linda Koenig spoke about of 2008. cation to all of the students in the “Due to citizens’ concern over the recent passing of Elizabeth High Scotch Plains 19, of North Plainfield was arrested for an While most voters interviewed at Westfield district, she said. safety interactions between adults and School Coach Frank Cicarell, who Monday, January 15, a resident of For- outstanding warrant out of Clark after the polls supported the bond, some Over the course of the last year, the students, the election location will be was a member of the Rahway Board est Road told police a friend called him being stopped for a motor vehicle viola- voiced concerns regarding the new BOE sought ideas and input from the moved from the (Lincoln) school to of Education, UCESC and the Colle- repeatedly and asked him for money. tion. Tuesday, January 16, a resident of West Saturday, January 20, the owner of a centralized kindergarten classes. community and created a committee the (borough) library,” Ms. Guarriero giate Basketball Officials Associa- Court said someone opened up an unau- William Foley, superintendent, said to explain to the residents what was said. tion. Mr. Cicarell, who was 79, was Plainfield Avenue business reported be- thorized credit card in the victim’s name. ing the victim of extortion. According to the centralized kindergarten program being done. The board believes According to the borough’s clerk’s employed by Elizabeth High School It is unknown how the suspects obtained would benefit “all of Westfield’s chil- Tuesday’s vote confirmed the job police, a former employee demanded website, residents living in districts for more than 55 years. “He was a her information, police said. money from the company. The detective dren” and provide a unique educa- these groups did. three and four will now vote at the hard worker, loved by many, and will Wednesday, January 17, a student at bureau is investigating the incident, po- tional experience. “There were many complicated is- library, located at 411 Lincoln Av- be surely missed,” Ms. Koenig said. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School lice said. “The centralized programs will cre- sues that needed to be communicated enue and attached to the school build- In other matters, resident John reported that someone removed the lock Fanwood ate a great deal of opportunities for to the voters,” Ms. Habgood said. ing. District one voters will continue Conlin of Hemlock Avenue asked the off his gym locker and took his cell phone. Tuesday, January 16, Clauvice our students and provide a greater “The bond was the combination of all to cast ballots at the firehouse at 415 BOE for its opinion about the recent Friday, January 19, a contractor work- Sthilaire, 48, of Jersey City was arrested learning environment for all of our of these solutions.” South Avenue, while district two vot- state legislative proposal that would ing in town reported that a friend of the on outstanding warrants from East Or- victim’s employer struck the contractor ange and Cranford after a motor vehicle ers will continue to vote at borough cease requiring New Jersey schools in the face with an open hand after an hall at 403 South Avenue. to teach about Veterans Day, Memo- stop on Martine Avenue. argument over work being done. Wednesday, January 17, Kenneth L. In other business, BOE member rial Day, Arbor Day and Commodore Friday, January 19, Daniella Leslie, Johnson, Jr., 26, of Plainfield was ar- Barbara Greet spoke about the Vision John Barry Day (September 13). Cur- rested on an active warrant out of Plainfield 6 program, through which “teachers rently, New Jersey schools must ob- WFD Assist at Fire after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. at their desk can see what every stu- serve the holidays under a 1967 law Wednesday, January 17, Jacquelin D. dent is viewing on their computer, designed to promote “the develop- Scene in Elizabeth Coley, 42, of Plainfield was arrested on live. It will prevent students from ment of a higher spirit of patriotism.” WESTFIELD – The Westfield Fire an outstanding Watchung warrant after a viewing a webpage that they shouldn’t The law would not ban schools Department was among units from motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. be seeing.” from holding holiday commemora- multiple communities that responded Sunday, January 21, Troy Dorsey, 39, The Parent and Teacher Associa- tions but would stop requiring schools Saturday to the 10-alarm fire in row of North Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding Patterson warrant after a tion (PTA) will hold a clothing drive to honor the days and guaranteeing houses in Elizabeth that left 50 people motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. on Saturday, March 31. PTA repre- children would learn about veterans. homeless. Monday, January 22, Cathy R. sentative Debbie Courtney spoke “It’s very sad to think that schools According to published reports, the Fernandes, 35, of Cranford was arrested about four new $500 scholarships; will not teach students about these 3 a.m. blaze destroyed homes along following a motor vehicle stop on Mid- two for well-rounded students, one a days. People gave their lives for this an entire city block, located between way Avenue for an outstanding Newark citizen award for the student who country. I think the BOE should ad- 460 and 478 Spring Street off of warrant. contributes to the community and the dress this issue,” Mr. Conlin said. Routes 1&9. The fire started in one of Westfield Board President Adele Lewis told the brick-faced buildings and quickly Sunday, January 14, Peter H. Skrdlant, Mr. Conlin the board will “look into spread through cocklofts of the at- 48, of Union was arrested on Roanoke it.” tached buildings. Road on a traffic warrant issued by the Drinking Hillside Court. He was released after post- Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Conlin also thanked the BOE, Westfield sent an engine to cover at ing $90 bail. GETTING THE COUNT…Westfield School personnel and school bond support- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 saying, “Sometimes, people come to one of the city’s firehouses and later ers anxiously await voting results Tuesday night at the Roosevelt Intermediate Monday, January 15, Michael D. School library. The public approved the bond. Pictured, from left to right, are: exemption for religious ceremonies meetings and complain. But I want to assisted at the fire scene, according to Mankowski, 20, of Rahway was arrested Amy Seid of the citizens committee, Board of Education member Rich Solomon, and individual choices. However, he thank you for all the hard work you Westfield Fire Chief Dan Kelly. Later on Lake Avenue and Raritan Road in Schools Public Information spokeswoman Lorre Korecky and Superintendent of said, a new law is needed to address do. You put in many hours for the in the day, town firefighters responded Clark on a $99 traffic warrant issued by Schools William Foley. wild, “Animal House-type parties.” community and do a terrific job.” to a two-alarm fire in Springfield, and the Westfield Court. He was committed James Debbie, the Mountainside on Sunday they responded to a two- on default of bail to the Union County jail. police chief, said the borough is in the alarm blaze in Cranford. The depart- Monday, January 15, an Ayliffe Av- Residents Express Concerns enue resident reported the unlawful entry process of passing an ordinance that ment also helped Plainfield at a fire into his motor vehicle, which was parked would empower police to arrest and SP Fire on Monday, the chief said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in his driveway. Northing was reported charge underage individuals with pos- Residents seeking to assist in help- missing from the vehicle. Over Memorial Park, Fields session of alcohol on private property. reported to the workers or firefighters. ing families left homeless by the Eliza- Wednesday, January 17, Darlene Cone, By MICHAEL J. POLLACK ments. “Even people just off of North “We have efforts underway to in- He noted that the restaurant was a beth fire are asked to call Alliance 44, of Irvington was arrested at the Sum- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Scotch Plains Avenue (who) you’d troduce an ordinance that would ad- home years ago and later converted to 2000 New Jersey at (908) 298-9555. mit Police Department on charges of forg- WESTFIELD – Town residents think would be bigger users of the path dress these situations,” Mr. Debbie an eating establishment. ery, theft by deception, identity theft and filled the conference room to voice wouldn’t mind seeing it go,” he said. said. “We are waiting for the ordi- “It was a very popular restaurant. possession of false documents. Cone al- opposition to changes being suggested Second Ward Councilwoman Vicki nance to be reviewed by the borough It’s a shame because it’s destroyed,” legedly forged the name of a Westfield for Memorial Park at Tuesday’s Kimmins asked, “Wouldn’t they lawyers before the council brings it he said. “The most important thing is SID Option resident in order to cash a check. She was CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 being held in lieu of $10,000 bail at the Westfield council meeting. (emergency vehicles) most likely up for a vote.” nobody was injured.” Union County jail. In October, members of the recre- travel down West Broad Street any- The Mountainside law would be Ray Chmiel, vice president of con- for her colleagues, especially newly Wednesday, January 17, Ambrose ation commission delivered a presen- way and come through the other exit modeled after a law in Cranford that struction for Charlie Brown’s, said elected Democrats Kevin Glover and Smith, 29, and Bryan Roberts, 26, both of tation highlighting how the proposed instead of coming down South Av- lawmakers passed after a similar situa- the company plans to rebuild the res- Jeffrey Strauss, the process that was Plainfield, were arrested during a motor park design would make it possible to enue and swinging around and trying tion involving underage drinking in a taurant. involved in 2003-2004 in formulat- vehicle stop in the 600 block of North play on all four fields simultaneously to get through two gates?” private home occurred, Mr. Debbie said. “Old balloon-frame buildings – ing the details of a SID, including its Avenue, West. Smith was held on a no- by pushing closer to residences bor- Jerry Infantino said, “I talk to people fires are tough to fight once they get boundaries, the assessments to be bail Union County Sheriff’s Department dering the field on Scotch Plains Av- from the rescue squad and they say into the walls.” He added, “employ- charged to downtown property own- warrant, while Roberts was held on a traffic warrant issued by Plainfield. Smith enue. Also, the plans would add bath- ‘they’d never drive on that field.’ They ees (at the Scotch Plains restaurant) ers and the operation of such an en- was turned over to the Union County rooms, 74 parking spaces and a path- would never take a chance of getting SP Parking are expected to be moved to other tity. Sheriff’s Department. Roberts posted way for walkers that would intersect the rescue squad stuck.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 stores.” Mayor Martin Marks on Tuesday $236 bail and was released. with Scotch Plains’ Brookside Park. Concerning the concept of removing Before an agreement is finalized, Pictures of the fire located on The reiterated his comment, made during Friday, January 19, Tanashia Johnson, In its final presentation to the coun- the existing buffer and pushing the fields township officials want to speak with Leader website at goleader.com/pho- his New Year’s message, that his vote 32, of Newark was arrested for contempt cil, the recreation commission’s new closer to residences to maximize usage, their Westfield counterparts about tos. against the SID was “one of his big- of court on a criminal warrant with bail in chairman, William Palatucci, said the Christine Connelly of North Scotch whether last year’s “hold harmless” gest regrets.” He said “many” other the amount of $200 after being taken into improvements “will make the park Plains Avenue said she “had expressed agreement that protected the Town of Notice to Chamber of New Jersey towns that established custody at the Somerset County jail. She better, safer and more usable for thou- concerns several times that were not Westfield against potential legal ac- SIDs also encountered “fierce” op- was committed on default of bail to the Commerce Members Union County jail. sands of Westfield residents.” addressed at all. That affects the use and tion by Scotch Plains residents in- position while it was being consid- Saturday, January 20, Andrew Cantor, Recreation Director Bruce enjoyment of my home.” jured while using the conservation The Westfield Leader has offered to ered. And, he said, no community 18, of Westfield was arrested on North Kaufmann said the commission made Louise DeDea, a Scotch Plains site might need to be modified or assist the Westfield Area Chamber of that established a SID has judged it to Chestnut Street and charged with posses- “several” changes in its latest plan, Avenue resident, said, “I would re- done away with. Commerce (WACC) recruitment by be a failure. sion of less than 50 grams of marijuana. including suggesting five tennis courts ally like to know how far that buffer is Mayor Marks said he would speak providing a one-year free subscrip- Mrs. Coronato added that a recon- He was released on his own recogni- (instead of six), placing the “walk moving into my backyard. I’ll tell with Westfield Mayor Andrew tion to the newspaper for new mem- sideration of the SID option might be zance. around” behind the tennis courts, in- you all right now I’m really not happy. Skibitsky, while Mrs. Malool will bers. This offer is for new members more timely today given that the Mountainside corporating a fence and buffer zone I’m going to have baseball going on contact Westfield Third Ward Coun- only. We have also offered to provide municipal building on Park Avenue is Friday, January 19, Carlton Sharpton, from the corner of the pool wall to the in my dining room literally. If that cilman Mark Ciarrocca. an eight-week introductory subscrip- undergoing a major renovation and 51, of Newark was arrested at the Hudson County jail for a violation of a court order. other side of the tennis courts and doesn’t stop, I don’t know what else The center opens in April, and offi- tion to WACC members who are not exterior facelift. Sunday, January 21, Miriam J. removing regulation-size basketball to do besides move.” cials expect a maximum of about 300 current subscribers. In addition, the township seeks to Coleman, 29, of Plainfield was arrested courts. Mr. Kaufmann said the need to cut permits will be made available to The newsletter distributed by sell the hedge property adjacent to for driving with a suspended license fol- Resident George Toll of Florence into part of the woods was to accom- Scotch Plains residents on a first- WACC to its members is being inter- the municipal building to a private lowing a motor vehicle stop for speeding Avenue, whose home borders on the modate softball playing on the dia- come, first-served basis. preted that existing subscribers who entity for development. on Route 22. tennis courts, asked if there “ever was monds and better utilize the large are WACC members will now receive a study that shows that five tennis green space in the middle that would the newspaper at no charge. This is courts are needed?” be used for middle school and youth not the case and we regret the confu- Assistant Recreation Director Dee soccer, which, according to him, is FW Rec. sion that this has caused. MacKay said that during the summer, “growing astronomically.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 To WACC members who are not “there are over 1,000 kids taking tennis Concerning the proposal to fence he said, the fields should be ready subscribers who wish to receive the lessons in Memorial in the morning.” in the fields, Joan Penccak of North “around Easter or maybe the end of introductory eight-week subscription, In terms of safety, Mr. Kaufmann Scotch Plains Avenue said, “that’s a March.” please fill out the form at goleader.com/ said the ingress and egress from Hort terrible idea.” On a related note, commission subscribe and write in the comment Street would be gated at both ends, Another resident in the area began members heard reports from the field “WACC Introductory Offer.” making it a pedestrian walkway. Only to interject, “We’re used to having a borough’s men’s softball association Thank you for your help and un- emergency personnel would have keys ‘park,’ not a ‘complex.’ You’re taking and youth baseball league (FYO). derstanding. to unlock the gates. our neighborhood away.” Both organizations are firming up Horace Corbin, Publisher Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Foerst The mayor said the town would spring schedules and trying to deter- said the plan should be placed on the “try to balance the committee’s and mine field availability. council’s public safety committee’s neighbors’ needs. We can’t guarantee Rob Burke, who runs the FYO, a picture’s worth agenda and reviewed in relation to to make everyone happy. Now, it goes said, “There are a lot more kids want- traffic hot spots. “I’ve talked to pretty to the finance policy committee to see ing to play ball and very little field a thousand words much all the neighbors and I don’t if we can finance it.” space.” Ten new tee-ball teams alone think anyone there would like to see Mr. Kaufmann estimated that the will be added this year due to grow- that entrance [utilized], contrary to plan would cost “$2.5 million, maybe ing demand, he said. goleader.com/ perhaps what you think popular opin- a little more.” He said Union County The commission plans to work with ion might be,” Mr. Foerst said. would commit $150,000 in Open both organizations to maximize fa- Linda Condrillo for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fourth Ward Councilman Tom Space Trust Fund money, which is cilities usage as teams and schedules photos LIGHT LOAD...A snow plow removes the coating of snow that fell in Mountainside Bigosinski echoed Mr. Foerst’s com- contingent upon the plan’s approval. are organized. last week. Page 2 Thursday, January 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Board Looks at Preserving UC Domestic Preparedness GW’s Historic Buildings Funding Safe, Officials Say By KATHY MARQUES complex combined with an assisted By PAUL J. PEYTON Management Response Plan. Specifically written for the Westfield Leader and The Times living section in our area. It would be Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times When asked the future of the infra- GARWOOD – During the January beneficial to our older residents. We ELIZABETH – The restructuring structure coordinator beyond this year, 10 reorganization meeting of the should take a proactive approach to of the state’s Homeland Security of- Prosecutor’s Office Investigations borough’s planning board, board attor- conserving our historic buildings.” fice will not impact the county’s do- Supervisor David Hancock said, “At ney Donald Fraser swore in three new Mr. Vinegra said he would look into mestic preparedness program, county this point I don’t know the answer to board members — Richard Malcolm, the land use development plans and see officials revealed Thursday night. that.” He noted the importance of the who will fill a four-year unexpired term; if there’s anything the board can do to However, the county’s critical infra- position, held by Phil Spinelli, “to Robert Montagne and William preserve such buildings. structure coordinator in the protect (the county) from the possi- Nierstedt, named alternate board mem- Under old business, board chairman Prosecutor’s Counter Terrorism Task bility of attack” by securing “hard bers for two-year unexpired terms. Robert Pender asked that board mem- Force is funded only for this year. and some soft (terrorism) targets.” Borough Councilwoman Kathleen bers look at clarifying the borough’s The Union County Board of Chosen In other business, County Manager Villaggio, who serves as the council store window sign ordinance, since sev- Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader and The Times eral retailers have questioned the word- CONSTRUCTION UPDATE…Lee D’Almeida of Consolidated Construction Freeholders voted to accept funding of George Devanney said the recent representative on the board, asked the Management Services describes the progress on construction at Rahway Valley $81,500 from the federal government’s county-sponsored shared services board to look at conserving the Aeolian ing of the ordinance. Sewerage Authority plant to the RVSA board last Thursday evening. property on the Garwood Paperboard Currently, retail store owners are per- Fiscal Year 2006 Urban Area Security conference at Kean University was lot on North Avenue near McDonald’s mitted to place signs that cover no Initiative (UASI) to fund the salary and attended by “virtually every munici- if the area becomes developed. Resi- more than 25 percent of the window, Clark Twp. Claims RVSA fringe benefits of the county’s Office of pality” in the county. He said after the dent and chairwoman of the borough’s with no more than two signs per win- Emergency Management’s domestic meeting that the county would seek historical committee, Linda Koenig, dow. But store owners question whether preparedness planner, Selena Carroll. grants to fund initiatives in areas in- had requested at a council meeting that it means “per window” or “per store Overcharge, Seeks Refund According to the resolution, the posi- cluding information technologies and the planning board look into conserv- frontage.” Store owners have said signs tion is to support the implementation of a regional communications/911 dis- ing the building. promote their business yet Borough By WAYNE BAKER would conduct an evaluation of the OEM’s Regional Incident Management patching system. Up to 60 services Ms. Villaggio said, “The castle sec- Police Chief William Legg said at a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times user charge methodology, includ- response plan. were identified at the conference as tion of the office front should be saved. recent council meeting that, “You don’t WESTFIELD — The Township of ing a review of monitoring, sam- Jim Lowney of the county’s public potentials for shared services. It’s from the 1900s, an amazing his- want too many signs blocking the view Clark has alleged systematic over- pling and municipal adjustment pro- information office told The Westfield The county is also looking into a toric building that should be preserved. inside a store. If someone is being charges by the Rahway Valley Sewer- cedures. The letter also requested Leader and The Scotch Plains- countywide e-mail system for local It’s part of our town.” robbed, you can’t see in and that’s a age Authority, claiming the township that Clark provide data supporting Fanwood Times that New Jersey governments and the county to uti- Planning advisor and engineer Vic- safety concern.” has been overcharged by more than it’s allegations. By the time of it’s Homeland Security and Preparedness lize. “We could communicate a lot tor Vinegra suggested turning the build- The next board meeting was sched- $42,000 per year. monthly meeting last Thursday, Director Richard Canas “is restruc- easier that way,” Mr. Devanney said. ing into an assisted living facility. uled for Wednesday, January 24, at Clark Administrator John Laezza nothing had been received in the turing the department.” He said Mr. He said the county is looking at “There’s nothing like a senior living 7:30 p.m. at the municipal building. asked the RVSA in a letter for a calcu- almost two weeks since the RVSA Canas has opted to reduce the num- how it could coordinate municipal lation of the overcharge over the last sent it’s reply. ber of domestic preparedness plan- court nights in light of new security TAXES RISING…Union County Manager George Devanney unveiled his 20 years and a refund for the township At the board meeting a motion to ners for the 21 counties to seven while measures requiring metal detectors $414-million executive budget, which proposes a $268-million county tax, an also continuing to fund positions for and increased security in local courts. increase of $41.3 million over last year. The chart below depicts average county of the calculated amount. Mr. Laezza’s authorize preparation of an RFP (re- taxes for towns based on the plan. The document will now go to the freeholders letter also questioned reverse flow from quest for proposal) was authorized to Newark and Jersey City. Freeholder Chairwoman Bette Jane finance committee for meetings that begin next month. The budget will be Rahway to Clark and reduction in solicit proposals for an examination Mr. Lowney said Friday that Union Kowalski said the county already introduced in May and adopted in June. For towns such as Westfield and Scotch solids and biomass during times of of the authority’s methods for moni- County is among seven that would transports municipal prisoners to the Plains, the county tax is about 20 percent of the total property tax bill. high flow, and requested an investiga- toring and calculating charges to continue to be funded, along with county jail and that this could be an tion report. His letter threatened litiga- member communities. Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, extension of those services. Union County, NJ Tax Plans 2007 tion if a “prompt response” was not In other business, contractors up- Morris and Passaic counties. In terms of any talk at the state of Union County received $844,459 consolidation of governments, Mr. ($ Assessment for Average Household) forthcoming. dated the board on progress of the The alleged overcharges relate to plant upgrade construction project. last year out of the $13.4 million Devanney said, “We are not here to Town 2006 yr. 2007 yr. Diff. a process referred to as intercom- Jim Reid of J.H. Reid, the general distributed by New Jersey to counties jam anything down anyone’s throats.” Berkeley Heights 1,797 1,842 45 munity adjustments. These adjust- contractor, said the engines of the co- in July, according to the state’s Home- He said state officials are talking of Clark 1,277 1,397 120 ments compensate for the need to generation facility would be started land Security and Preparedness getting a consensus and that voter Cranford 1,382 1,466 84 engineer the sewerage system in a on or about March 25, under supervi- website. The Federal Homeland Se- approval would be necessary for any- manner that minimizes costs and sion of a technical group from Cater- curity Department has announced that thing such proposal. Elizabeth 927 1,036 109 optimizes performance by having pillar, manufacturer of the engines. Homeland Security grants for 2007 During the agenda meeting that pre- Fanwood 1,345 1,424 79 some houses in one town connected Lino “Lee” D’Almeida and Manny will total $746.9 million for UASI, an ceded the regular meeting, Charles Garwood 1,169 1,123 (46) to the sewers in another town. The Parada of Consolidated Construction increase of $36.2 million over last Sigmund, county director of Parks, Hillside 830 937 107 RVSA then adjusts billing for the Management Services, another con- year. Recreation and Facilities, said the Kenilworth 1,153 1,220 67 impact, on a statistical basis, for tractor, indicated that barring delays The state received a total of $52 county will re-bid a proposal for a new Linden 900 977 77 these homes. for regulatory reasons, the sludge dry- million in Homeland Security funds chilling system at the Warinanco Skat- Mountainside 2,038 2,110 72 Michael Brinker, interim execu- ing facility would likely be completed in May from the federal government, ing Center within four to six weeks, New Providence 1,678 1,756 78 tive director of the RVSA, responded near to schedule. They said because a decrease of $4.5 million from 2005. with the system installed by next fall. by a letter to Mr. Laezza citing that parts of the job are dependent on state Of the total amount, $34.3 million During the public comment part of Plainfield 855 951 96 the issue of intercommunity adjust- approval, there was a possibility of a was for UASI funds. the meeting, Tina Renna, president of Rahway 889 965 76 ments affects five municipalities substantial delay. At last week’s meeting, Harold the Union County Watchdog Asso- Roselle 800 861 61 and, as a result, has to be handled at The annual reorganization meet- Gibson, the county’s public safety ciation, said the county is not follow- Roselle Park 929 1,010 81 the board level. Mr. Brinker’s letter ing of RVSA will be held on Thurs- director, told the board, “The director ing its own laws. She said the county Scotch Plains 1,583 1,693 110 also revealed that the authority day, February 15. (Canas) made a decision that all 21 requires that county-owned vehicles Springfield 1,345 1,380 35 positions funded through that pro- issued to employees who reside out- cess would be eliminated.” side the county are restricted to be Summit 2,937 3,145 208 Freeholder Dan Sullivan said, “It used within the county. Union 1,027 1,037 10 sounds short-sighted.” “I found that you are blatantly break- Westfield 2,175 2,315 140 Mr. Gibson said, “There are suffi- ing your own laws,” she told the board. Winfield 68 63 (5) cient dollars (in the county budget)” to She said Sheriff Ralph Froehlich fund the position through the end of used 17,339 miles and 1,140 gallons 2007. He said the elimination of many in gas, while Undersheriff and State of the county domestic preparedness Assemblyman Joseph Cryan used directors would be effective by July. 22,821 miles and 1,194 gallons in gas The board accepted funding for and Undersheriff Gerald Green used $81,500 from the UASI to fund the 8,854 miles and 619 gallons of gas. county’s critical infrastructure coor- She questioned why Mr. Cryan had a dinator within the Union County higher usage of his car than Mr. Green. Prosecutor’s Office of Counter Ter- She also said Mr. Sigmund put rorism Task Force “to support the 17,453 miles on his county car and implementation of the National In- consumed over 1,000 gallons of gas. 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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, January 25, 2007 Page 3 Peyton's Peek at the Week Breakfast Club at The Treat Deli In Politics By Kara Shovlin By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times State Monitor Named ness Ethics Center of the Rutgers One of the great things about an organization, to name a few. University business school. Republi- area like this is the pervasive sense of What they have in common is their For Irvington Schools cans in October feared Mr. Bramucci community. If you look around, there coffee place. Robert Treat has been a New Jersey Commissioner of Edu- would stall 35 complaints lodged by are tons of little communities to be- fixture in these parts since 1932, and cation Lucille Davy has appointed Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan. Those come involved in. the Kasich brothers have owned it former Perth Amboy superintendent complaints accused lawmakers of From athletics to local politics to since 1978. It is reminiscent of Cheers, of schools Frank Sinatra as the state steering grants to their or their any number of volunteer organiza- you know, “where everybody knows monitor for the Irvington schools. spouses’ employers. The committee tions, there is literally something for your name,” except these guys know Ms. Davy said Mr. Sinatra signed a has dismissed 24 of the 35 complaints. everyone. However, not all of these how you like your coffee, too. Broth- one-year contract and will be paid It is also still investigating whether to little sub-communities are exactly or- ers Jack and Greg will often hand over $650 per day by the Irvington school proceed with accusations that Sen. ganized. Take your morning routine, your customized java before you even district. Wayne Bryant (D-Camden), used his for example. Do you stop somewhere have a chance to order it. “It’s a real Ms. Davy said DOE concerns about seat to get a no-show job with the for a cup of coffee? After a while, you family affair,” Jack says of the place Irvington include: more than 30 audit University of Medicine and Dentistry CHEMISTRY WITH A CAUSE...Westfield resident Dr. Arthur Patchett, pic- may have begun to notice that you see that he loves to come to every day. findings identified two years ago have of New Jersey. tured above, garnered the 2007 National Academy of Sciences’ Award for many of the same faces every morn- Most of his customers either live not been corrected, including inaccu- Democratic Chair on Chemistry in Service to Society. Dr. Patchett received the honor for his contribu- ing. You may have even made some locally or work locally, and “The rate record-keeping, failure to main- tions to discoveries of breakthrough medicines to combat cardiovascular diseases. new friends along the way. Breakfast Club” is just one of those tain an accurate listing of outstanding Asm. Cohen’s Payroll Our daily routines are full of net- things that evolves in a place like this. bills due and lack of adequate finan- Union County Democratic Party working opportunities and if you want To illustrate the depth of their connec- cial records and internal controls for Chairwoman Charlotte DeFilippo has Westfielder Receives 2007 proof, just stop by Robert Treat Deli- tion he told me a story of one of the payroll operations. been on the state payroll account of catessen on Quimby Street in “members” recently having a baby at BOE Pres. Appointed Assemblyman Neil Cohen since 1994. Westfield, on any weekday morning. around 3 a.m. one morning and calling According to public records obtained Academy of Sciences Award You’ll notice a group of sometimes Robert Treat at 6 a.m. to inform the Over Mayor’s Request by Tinna Renna, president of the WHITEHOUSE STATION – The dent, Merck Research Laboratories. up to a dozen people hanging around other “members” of the new arrival. The Linden City Council has Union County Watchdog Association, National Academy of Sciences has Dr. Patchett retired from Merck in the counter enjoying their morning So what began as perhaps just per- named the city board of education Ms. DeFilippo is paid $10,000. A recognized Dr. Arthur A. Patchett of 2000 as vice president, Medicinal coffee together. “The Breakfast Club,” functory smiles and nods has clearly president, Maryann Dorin, a Demo- former city clerk for Hillside, she Westfield with this year’s Award for Chemistry, after 44 years with the as they so aptly call themselves, be- evolved into solid friendships. So if you crat, to fill the vacancy on the coun- serves as executive director of the Chemistry in Service to Society for company. He holds nearly 200 pat- gan about four years ago and evolved prefer the quick and easy feel of Man- cil from the city’s 10th ward left by Union County Improvement Author- his innovative contributions in dis- ents covering a broad range of re- because they made a connection. They hattan Bagel or the warm and cozy feel Mayor Gerbounka upon his eleva- ity. Former Scotch Plains Council- coveries of breakthrough medicines search areas in medicinal chemistry. must have a lot in common, right? of Rockn’ Joe’s, or the comfortable, tion to the mayor’s office. The mayor, woman Pamela Boright, wife of to treat cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Patchett graduated summa cum Well, this motley crew includes a familiar feel of Robert Treat, take a coming off his victory over longtime former freeholder and schools super- The award honors the pioneering laude from Princeton University in criminal defense attorney, a massage look around next time you’re at your incumbent John Gregorio, had asked intendent Walter Boright, is on the work of Dr. Patchett, whose leader- 1951, was a Fulbright Scholar at Cam- therapist, a music teacher, a realtor, a favorite coffee joint getting your morn- the council to have the seat filled by payroll for $1,200. Mrs. Boright ship of the medicinal chemistry team bridge University in 1952 and re- math professor, a contractor and an ing cup ‘o joe. You might make a new one of his allies – his campaign man- taught 37 years in the Linden public at Merck during the 1970s and 1980s ceived his doctorate in chemistry from executive director of a certain local business contact or even a new friend. ager. When a council seat is vacated, schools. Phyllis Mirabella, the wife resulted in the discoveries of Harvard University in 1955. He joined the law allows the outgoing council of County Freeholder Al Mirabella, Mevacor®, the first statin that low- Merck in 1957 following two years member’s party to submit the names is on the account of Assemblywoman ered cholesterol levels, and of with the National Institutes of Health Health Department Reminds of three candidates to serve until the Linda Stender for $1,500. Vasotec® and Prinivil®, two (NIH). next election. As an independent, Kavanaugh Fifth groundbreaking medicines for treat- Every two years, the Academy hon- Mr. Gerbounka is not a member of ing hypertension and congestive heart ors a chemist who has made signifi- Public of Rabies Potential an organized party and thus the Senator to Retire failure. cant contributions to science that meet WESTFIELD – The Union County He was bitten twice while carrying Democrats on council made the de- State Senator Walter Kavanaugh, Dr. Patchett’s work played an im- a need in society. The last Merck LINCS Agency and the Westfield the animal. The animal was described cision, according to a Star-Ledger 73, will not seek re-election, ending a portant role in the discovery of the recipient honored by the Academy Regional Health Department have as acting depressed, disoriented and report. 32-year career in the Legislature, statin class of cholesterol lowering was Dr. Roy Vagelos, retired CEO advised the public that on January 23, docile. The animal was captured by Head of Ethics Panel politicsnj.com has reported. He has agents, which also includes Zocor®. and president, in 1995 for his funda- the State Public Health and Environ- police without further incident and endorsed Assemblyman Christopher In the ensuing decades, statins have mental contributions to the under- mental Laboratories (PHEL), Rabies taken to a veterinary facility for eu- Leaves for Rutgers Post Bateman, the son of former Senate come to be widely used to treat car- standing of fatty acid biosynthesis, Laboratory confirmed that a coyote thanasia and specimen submittal to The head of the Joint Legislative President Ray Bateman, as his suc- diovascular disease and this use to- cholesterol metabolism, and phos- submitted from Bergen County was PHEL for rabies testing. Committee on Ethical Standards has cessor. He is the fifth Republican day is universally recognized as hav- pholipid metabolism, and for his lead- rabid. The coyote was discovered The veterinarian reported that the resigned before the panel resolved senator to retire, joining Bill Gormley ing helped to save millions of lives ership at Merck that led to the discov- wandering outside a high school dur- animal had a heavy skunk odor and a several dozen pending complaints. of Atlantic County, Leonard Connors around the world. ery of a number of important thera- ing an athletic event on the night of bite wound on its neck. Rabies post Raymond Bramucci’s resignation was of Ocean County, Joe Palaia of “I want to be among the many to peutic and preventive agents. Friday, January 19. exposure treatment has been started effective January 22. He has accepted Monmouth County and Bob Martin congratulate Art for this well-de- The National Academy of Science A concerned student mistook the on the bite victim. a position with the Prudential Busi- of Morris County. served recognition in what continues will honor the 2007 recipients at their coyote for a sick dog, picked it up and The local health agency is investi- to be a remarkable, distinguished and annual awards ceremony to be held brought it into the school building. gating to determine if any additional productive career. The contributions on April 29, 2007 in Washington, persons were in contact with the coy- and vision of great scientists like Art D.C. Elizabeth Fire Victims ote or its saliva, who may need to be Union County Celebrates helped to make Merck what it is to- The National Academy of Sciences, treated for rabies. This is the second day – a company where the tradition National Academy of Engineering, Set for Support rabid coyote in New Jersey since the of scientific excellence continues to Institute of Medicine, and National COUNTY – Mr. Sebastion D’Elia raccoon rabies variant entered the 150th Anniversary in 2007 this day,” said Dr. Peter Kim, presi- Research Council make up the Na- of the Union County public informa- state in 1989, officials said. ELIZABETH — The County of The committee would like to hear tional Academies. They are private, tion office reports that the county Officials said raccoon rabies most Union celebrates its 150th anniver- from local musicians interested in per- GW Resident Takes Part nonprofit institutions that provide Human Services Division is prepared commonly infects raccoons, skunks, sary this year. A variety of public forming during the anniversary cel- science, technology and health policy to provide support, if needed by the foxes and groundhogs, although all events, organized by the Union ebration. Residents who would like to In 8th Annual Toy Run advice under a congressional charter. Red Cross or the City of Elizabeth, mammals are susceptible. Over 5,000 County 150th Anniversary Commit- share their historic artifacts or photo- GARWOOD – James Kruper of For more information, visit for the 50 people displaced from their animals have been identified as rabid tee, are planned to mark the occasion. graphs for display also are invited to Garwood, a certified public accoun- nasonline.org. homes as a result of the Elizabeth city in New Jersey since 1989. Sponsored by the county freehold- participate. Call committee member tant with Member, Levine, Jacobs Merck and Co., Inc. is a global block fire last Saturday at 3 a.m. Residents are reminded to keep their ers, the 150th Anniversary Commit- Tom Plante at (908) 527-4746 during and Company, L.L.C. in Livingston pharmaceutical company established In the blaze, 20 homes were de- pets vaccinated against rabies and re- tee is led by Freeholder Chairwoman weekday business hours and leave one’s and the membership officer for the in 1891. For more information, visit stroyed and 50 people were displaced port any strange acting or aggressive Bette Jane Kowalski. The committee name and daytime phone number. Liberty Harley Owner’s Group, merck.com. with all their possessions lost. wildlife to animal control officials. consists of more than 30 members, Present-day Union County was origi- helped with the Liberty H.O.G.’s including elected officials, histori- nally a portion of Essex County. The Eighth Annual Toy Run. ans, educators and individuals from a County of Union was created by an act Mr. Kruper has been a motorcyclist variety of cultural, civic and veterans of the New Jersey Legislature in 1857. for almost a decade. Over 600 motor- agencies. At that time, Union County consisted cyclists gathered in the parking lot at “Union County is not only a great of seven municipalities: Elizabeth, New Liberty in Rahway to deliver toys to place to live – it has a fascinating Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Spring- the children at the Bristol Myers history,” said Chairwoman Kowalski. field, Union and Westfield. Union Squibb Children’s Hospital at the “On Saturday, May 19, we will cel- County was the last of New Jersey’s 21 Robert Wood Johnson University ebrate our past and present. In the counties to be created. Hospital in New Brunswick for the morning, beginning at 10 a.m., we’ll For more information about the holidays. have educational talks and displays 150th Anniversary Committee, call Mr. Kruper is a volunteer firefighter in The Commons at Union County Freeholder Chairwoman Kowalski’s in Garwood. He and his wife, Frances, College in Cranford. And in the after- office at (908) 527-4100. have three children. noon, we’ll have a festival of games, music and lots of family activities in nearby Nomahegan Park. We hope to see you there.” The indoor and outdoor activities planned for May 19 include: displays of historic photographs and books, a February 2007 Events at the Westfield Memorial Library 19th century fashion show, concerts, Library Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM-9:00 PM an antique car show, exhibits by local historical societies, encampments by Friday & Saturday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM military re-enactors, a teen arts ex- Closed - Monday, February 19 hibit, vintage baseball games, a pie eating contest, old fashioned games, ADULT PROGRAMS food vendors, crafts booths, and a Feb 2 1:30 PM TGIF: Classic movie week beard-growing contest. Feb 6 10:00AM Computer: Homework 911 An official commemorative publi- Feb 6 7:00 PM Performance: Seven Quilts for Seven Sisters cation featuring vintage photographs Feb 9 1:30 PM TGIF: Harlem Renaissance and articles about Union County his- Feb 13 10:00 AM Computer: Travel, Travel, Travel! tory, published by Laurinda Publica- Feb 14 2 PM & 7 PM Film: “Casa de Areia” (House of Sand) tions of Mountainside, will be avail- able. Feb 15 10:00 AM Computer: Puzzled by the Internet Feb 16 1:30 PM TGIF: Beatrix Potter PT REPORTERS NEEDED Feb 21 2 PM & 7 PM Film: “November” Feb 22 10:00 AM Computer: Beyond Google Strong, community-minded, detail-oriented writers with Feb 23 1:30 Pm TGIF: Cruise Western Europe Clark...... St. Agnes School ...... 732-381-0850 professional demeanor needed Feb 27 7:00 PM Computer: Microsoft Word for Beginners St. John the Apostle School...... 732-388-1360 Feb 28 2 PM & 7 PM Film: “Thumbsucker” to cover local government Cranford...... 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Holy Trinity Interparochial School . . . 908-233-0484 The Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese of Newark Opening hearts, minds and doors. www.rcan.org/schools/ Page 4 Thursday, January 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The 21st District News Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Government Ethics Reform — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Long Overdo in NJ DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: By Senator Thomas Kean, Jr., Westfield Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association The famous novelist and New Jer- Democratic powerbrokers have never The others are made up. Are you sharp sey resident, F. Scott Fitzgerald once allowed these measures an up-or- enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey quipped: “Half of New Jersey is un- down vote. tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 der water and the other half is under As a candidate, Governor Jon If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 surveillance.” Corzine promised to end this stand- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Decades later, this statement, sadly, off. Candidate Corzine had said he you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at still rings true. As the headlines will was committed to doing whatever it free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 attest, corruption in New Jersey isn’t would take to enact strict bans on All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. just history. Last year, one group rated pay-to-play and wheeling. come from the board game Diction New Jersey as the most corrupt state Now a year into his term, Governor Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte in the nation. Corzine has not delivered on that Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR We all agree that much needs to be promise. His recent State of the State 1. Anatine – Resembling a duck Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo done to revive the public’s faith that speech again called for bans on wheel- 2. Crispin – A shoemaker COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION New Jersey government at all levels ing and pay-to-play, but the governor’s 3. Querl – To coil or wind round Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly is acting in the public’s interest, rather words haven’t translated into action. 4. Traulism – A stammering EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS than in the financial interests of a few. Is his inability to deliver a failure of SPRUIT Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin And there is a consensus on two sig- leadership or evidence that his com- TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 1. Gay; lighthearted SUBSCRIPTION PRICE nificant steps in that direction: mitment to ethical reform was only 2. A small stream or creek that is often One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 End the practice of using govern- rhetorical? dry ment contracts to lure campaign con- This shouldn’t be a partisan issue. 3. A small human forest denizen; an elf tributions, by banning “pay-to-play – Members of both political parties have 4. A roof prop used in a coal mine you pay us campaign money and we’ll made headlines in the past year for PILUM Is Bravado of Rhetoric Shielded give you lucrative contracts” – across abusing the public trust. We all have 1. A fur-lined gown 2. A Turkish dish consisting of boiled the board. This political bartering of a stake in making government more rice, mutton or fish and spices taxpayer money distorts the decision- honest and the political system fairer, 3. The paragraph symbol By Pretense and Dysfunction? making process and costs New Jersey which will lead to government acting 4. A heavy javelin used by the Roman residents an estimated $1 billion a on behalf of the collective good rather infantry New Jersey legislative action in the Senate that would news outlets. year in unnecessary and inflated con- than the special interest. MEED reform state government to overcome system abuse and Things can get better by making it clear that integrity tracts. Bans on wheeling and pay-to-play 1. Reward or merit 2. Withered or emaciated reverse collapsing financials continues to be paltry and with common sense is the best way to go for us all. Some Prohibit “wheeling,” or the trans- would also contribute to the goal of ferring of political money between lowering property taxes by prevent- 3. Grief, sorrow self-serving. The legislators persist in showing disdain legislators are coming around and getting bolder, but they county political organizations. This ing local leaders from using the tax- 4. A wedge for the public in believing that they have absolute power remain in the minority. We urge the public to increase the RUMAL allows powerbrokers to expand the payer money to pay back their cam- 1. A handkerchief to maintain their positions, regardless of the intensity of intensity of dissent until reformers become the majority. sphere of influence. It also leads to paign contributors. 2. A small brook or rivulet civic outrage. It can happen. There is hope. There are 40 state senators decisions in one county being made I believe New Jersey can become 3. In India, a peasant or tenant farmer After months of special committee meetings to define with 22 holding the majority and locking in the status quo, not in the best interest of the local the brightest of examples in the na- 4. A package in which pepper and other residents but for what is best for the tion for clean government. dry products are imported the problems and propose solutions, the Legislature de- which prevents reform. The minority of 18 professing powerbroker whose home base is 100 This may be difficult to accom- liberates now only to neuter each viable recommendation. reform needs only three senators to switch and join them. miles away. plish, but I believe it is achievable. Further, they wriggle in every conceivable manner to Would this new majority really change things? Or is the I have been an ardent advocate of The 18 Republican senators are united Letters to confuse and distract the public into believing that they are bravado of their rhetoric shielded by pretense and dys- these reforms since my first days in in support of these reforms. Our par- the Editor actually doing something. function? the Legislature, when mine was one liamentary attempts to have these re- of the few voices calling for reform. forms added to the agenda have been At times, we get tired of writing about this. Perhaps, the The citizens of New Jersey don’t need this twaddle, this Now they have the public support of blocked by Democratic leaders. School Needs More public is tired of hearing about this too. Maybe, it’s a mockery. Unfortunately, we’ve been asleep for too long; most of the legislators in both houses. The time has come for Governor Imagined Than Real strategy or tactic by the abusers to wear out the public. We thus, leading to the seriousness of the situation. Muster For the past several years, there has Corzine to fulfill his promises and I was taken aback by the Westfield urge you not to stop, though, until meaningful action the courage to restore your honor and respect. Start now. been little doubt that if posted for a prevail upon legislative leaders to post Board of Education’s recent missive, the comes about. The public must be tenacious, become more We thank Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and Assemblyman vote, comprehensive bans on pay-to- these bills, which would make New front of which bears a picture with cap- play and wheeling would be approved Jersey government at all levels more tion “Why is this Music Class in the involved and assert themselves. We urge you to do so by Kevin O’Toole for submitting letters to the editor on this overwhelmingly. efficient, more responsive and more Kitchen?” I asked myself why, while a writing and calling your representatives, the governor and important issue and encourage the public to do likewise. That’s exactly why un-elected accountable. student at the Juilliard School, I did my harmony and counterpoint exercises on Westfield Council News the New York subways. And why Mozart It’s Time to Rethink Westfield’s Speed Bumps did his compositional studies in stage- Over the last three years, Gallows Hill seen myself. My guess is there have been was always ridiculous because Fairview Ideas and Volunteers Sought coaches. Road (GHR) and other roads in town have others. In addition, the displeasure that Cemetery is across the street. The result The “needs” of the Westfield Public experimented with speed bumps that were drivers have for the bumps creates a situ- has been a full-scale attack on our peace, For Traffic Safety Comm. Schools are — and have always been, I’m intended to make our local roads safer. As ation where the drivers that use the road quite and safety. afraid — more imagined than real. What a ten year long resident of Gallows Hill are often overly aggressive – speed bump In addition, the bumps were installed By Mark Ciarrocca our students need is not more pampering, Road, I can assure you the speed bumps related road rage, I gather. I have even approximately two years after a conten- Westfield Councilman Ward 3 but better teaching. have had the opposite effect. seen a mother on a cell phone in a mini- tious debate about widening and rebuild- Ferdinand Gajewski, During last week’s snow flurry, a fairly van with her kids strapped in the back ing Gallows Hill Road was won by the Over the past few years, traffic and As a result of this process, traffic Westfield serious accident occurred at the western pass another vehicle at the bump going at Town of Westfield — who, without clear pedestrian safety has been a concern safety improvements were achieved, bump when a car braked to slow at the least 45 miles an hour. support from the residents, went ahead of Westfield residents and a priority which were consistent with the char- bump then lost control and skidded into Passing at the speed bumps is another and rebuilt the road anyway. for the town council. I strongly be- acter of the respective neighborhood, Host Family Needed for another oncoming vehicle. The accident common problem. And for the residents The road is less than 6-years-old and is lieve that the improvements that we effective and relatively inexpensive. WF Student from Spain resulted in serious damage to both ve- who were always split 50-50 on the need already falling into disrepair. Not only is have made in this area have signifi- Over the past year, we worked on A student from Spain is now attending hicles that resulted in both being towed. for the bumps in the first place and were the road coming apart down the middle of cantly bettered the quality of life for implementing these solutions. Most If the bump had not been there, there never properly informed about their in- both lanes (the result of shoddy initial Westfield High School. Her current fam- would have been no need to brake, and the stallation, the continued “horns of pro- installation) but the road around the speed our community. While conditions of the work is completed, with the ily is unable to continue hosting her for vehicles would have likely passed each test” (now in their 4th year) cars blow humps is a virtual mine field of pot holes, have improved, we still have much exception of areas where we are coor- the remainder of the school year. So, PAX other without incident. This is not the first their horns as they pass over the bumps – adding to the already tenuous safety situ- work to do. dinating with the county and state to Academic Exchange program is looking time a collision has occurred as a result of well, the situation is untenable. ation on GHR. Two years ago, during my first ten- get the work done. for a new home for five months so she can the bumps. On at least two other occa- In addition, most of the warning signs In fact, if you drive through to Cranford, ure as chair of the town council’s We are now in the process of iden- continue to fulfill her dream of studying sions, I have witnessed rear-end colli- have fallen prey to vandals (Gallows Hill who rebuilt their portion of GHR about Public Safety, Transportation and tifying new areas that have traffic or in the U.S. sions when a car slowed as it approached Road being the exception) adding to the two years before Westfield did, the road Parking Committee, we selected eight pedestrian-safety concerns. Over the She is a sweet young lady who likes the bump and the car behind didn’t react potential risks for motorists. remains in good to excellent condition. sports, is interested in learning about our traffic “hot spot” locations around next month, I will reach out to resi- culture and sharing hers. Single-parent, quickly enough. There was no logical We were told that the bumps were Remove the speed bumps, repave the town that were in need of safety en- dents and traffic-safety professionals reason for the first car to break from the being installed to maintain the small town road and give us back our quiet road. two-parent and retiree families are en- second cars point-of-view and the second nature of our “country road” and to im- hancements. These locations were in town to determine approximately couraged to apply. Tony and Debbie Kono identified after getting input from citi- four to six locations that would ben- Contact Gloria Montalto PAX Com- vehicle rear-ended the first. prove the safety of the road for children Westfield These are just three incidents I have who might cross it. This [explanation] zens, our police department and efit from an evaluation of potential munity coordinator, (908) 276 0292. school officials. We then formed the traffic-safety enhancements. Gloria Montalto It is so Bad that Governor Corzine Caroling Night, More Citizens’ Traffic Safety Advisory If you are aware of such a location Cranford Fun than Halloween Committee. This committee consisted or would like to be considered for Is Afraid to Leave the New Jersey? of residents, town professionals and appointment to the Citizens Traffic Lions Club Thanks All The members of the Scotch Plains- members of the town council. Its mis- Safety Advisory Committee, please As a member of the Joint Legislative In the month since then, we have seen Fanwood Tiny Tim Fund want to thank sion was to “improve the overall con- e-mail me at For Tree Sale Success Committee on Public Employee Benefits a systematic effort to scale back these all those who participated in our annual The Fanwood Lions Club, “the Christ- Caroling Night on December 6. Thanks dition of traffic in Westfield — a key [email protected]. Reform during last summer’s property reform proposals. First, the proposal to quality of life concern.” Over the next year, I look forward mas Tree Club,” wishes to thank all its tax special session, I had high hopes that eliminate dual office holding was taken to the involvement of several groups of benefactors and friends for helping to the Legislature was finally making off the table. Then a group of Democratic parents and children, this was a particu- The committee gathered informa- to working with residents, our town tion as to specific traffic-safety prob- professionals and my colleagues on make their Christmas tree sale the best progress toward real property-tax reform. Hudson County legislators sought to se- larly successful fundraiser. ever. Over $8,000 was raised by the club In recent weeks, it has become appar- verely limit the authority of the new state Tiny Tim Fund is a non-profit organi- lems at the locations, held numerous the council to enhance public aware- members’ hard work and by the public ent that this process is at risk of becoming comptroller by changing that bill to pro- zation exclusively for the charitable pur- meeting to listen to comments and ness of traffic and pedestrian safety who continues to return every year to a complete failure. If Democratic legisla- hibit the comptroller’s office from look- pose of providing financial assistance for concerns of residents, reviewed pro- and to work to achieve appropriate, purchase their Christmas trees. tors are not stopped from chipping away ing into spending in municipalities or medically needy children in Scotch Plains posed solutions, and made recom- effective and inexpensive safety en- Many organizations will benefit from at these reform proposals, we will be left school districts. and Fanwood. Anyone may make a refer- mendations to the council’s Public hancements so that we can build on the monies raised at this fundraiser. Not with nothing to show for this summer’s What will be left of this reform when ral by writing to the Tiny Tim Fund, Inc., only are the local students who apply for P.O. Box 181, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. Safety, Transportation and Parking the progress that we have made in this hearings. More importantly, the cost sav- this process is concluded, and how much Committee. area. financial aid for college helped – as the ings that were vital to any plan to reduce money will we really save now that these Special thanks is extended to Tom Britt, club awards three $1,000 scholarships – property tax bills will be lost. proposals have been watered down? It has proprietor of the Stage House Inn and but many local charities and primarily the When the four property-tax reform gotten so bad that Governor Corzine is Tavern, who graciously invited us to use visually impaired benefit from the funds. committees issued reports in mid-No- reportedly afraid to leave the state for he the restaurant as the drop-off site for the The Lions are always looking for men vember, we made 98 recommendations fears his Democratic colleagues will pass canisters. He and his staff provided deli- Letters to the Editor and women who will give of their time that could have resulted in as much as $2 a watered down reform bill and sign it into cious refreshments and arranged for the and energy to help those less fortunate billion in savings. My committee alone law in his absence. This is absurd. children to sing throughout the restaurant than themselves. Contact your local club, proposed 41 reforms to state worker ben- It is time for the Democrats to get to the delight of many patrons. Red Cross Seeks Help for Elizabeth join, and be toasted to “Not above you, efits. The first signs of trouble came late serious about reform and serious about All who participated agreed that this not beneath you, but with you.” last November when many of the key property-tax relief. After five years and was a valuable experience with one jubi- reforms proposed by my committee were 35 percent increases in property tax bills, lant youngster proclaiming that Caroling Fire Victims of This Weekend Lion Phyllis Fischer Fanwood omitted from the bill that was eventually enough is enough. If the Democrats are Night was, “more fun than Halloween!” On the heels of Saturday’s devastating members of the community have reached introduced in the Legislature. Next, Gov- not willing to do the right thing to provide The members of the fund extend our fire on Spring Street in Elizabeth, the Tri- out to offer their assistance, including the ernor Corzine sent a letter to Democratic relief to beleaguered taxpayers, they best wishes for a happy, healthy New County Chapter of the American Red administrators of Lafayette School 6 Community Thanked leaders saying he wanted many of the should step aside and let Republicans take Year and in the words of Tiny Tim, “God Cross was again called upon to assist where many of the children attend school. remaining reforms removed from the bill our best shot. Bless Us Everyone.” victims of a blaze on Marshall Street in The Red Cross is looking to raise money For Donating Toys because those issues should be left to Assemblyman Kevin O’Toole Barbara Anilo, President Elizabeth, which has left four families for the victims from members of the com- I wish to express my sincere appre- negotiations with the state worker unions. 40th Legislative District Tiny Tim Fund, Fanwood homeless. munity. ciation for the many gifts donated to One dozen Red Cross disaster services Monetary donations, as well as cloth- the 28th Annual Weichert, Realtors personnel were involved during ing, can be made by contacting the Red Toy Drive. Saturday’s working to ensure that the 16 Cross at (908) 756-6414. The Tri-County The kindhearted generosity of the families, including 30 adults and 22 chil- Chapter has served residents in Middlesex, dren, displaced by the fire were safe and Somerset and Union Counties for 85 years. public this year helped us brighten the holiday season for many disad- had adequate shelter. The chapter issued Alan Karmin over $10,000 in vouchers to those fami- vantaged children. The communities American Red Cross served by Weichert, Realtors came lies to cover their emergent needs. Plainfield As news of the Spring Street fire spread, together to generously contribute more than 37,500 toys and other items, which were donated to local chari- An Automobile is Just as Dangerous ties. On behalf of Weichert, Realtors, I As Carrying a Loaded Gun extend our warmest thanks to the Last week, three teens and a 68-year- others off on a regular basis. The police people of the greater metropolitan old woman lost their lives in a tragic do a good job, but they can’t be every- area, and your community, for their automobile accident. Saturday morning, where all the time. It is time to stop continued support. a 20-year-old woman was killed when making excuses and start taking personal she struck a utility pole on Route 22. Each responsibility. James Weichert day, we hear about people losing their Learning to be responsible begins at President Weichert Realtors lives in traffic accidents. home and should be reinforced in the Morris Plains After a major accident, we get a flurry schools. We don’t allow people to carry of proposed new regulations to prevent weapons; yet, we allow people to drive a accidents from happening again. Some car, which causes more injuries and deaths Creative blame the police for not giving out more than all the guns and knives combined. tickets while others say we need more Being killed in an automobile accident Writing Contest traffic lights or better roads. The one has become an acceptable way to die or be See the Bernard thing we fail to consider is personal re- injured. Heeney Creative Writ- sponsibility. Every person, young and old, needs to ing Contest details at: Whenever there is an accident, we look remember that an automobile is just as www.goleader.com/tiw/contest for an excuse. No one forces the driver do dangerous as a loaded gun. Think about it Intern Program Note 75 mph in a 45 mph zone. 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Please contact [email protected] or call us at (908) 232-4407 Visit our website at www.goleader.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 25, 2007 Page 5 A Tsunami Meditation Experience Newark Penn Station Track 5 Union County 2007 Rocked Southern Thailand By Mary Snauffer Over Christmas, a friend of mine Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Enhancements Announced Freeholder Plans went on a meditation retreat, which is Editor’s Note: Mary Snauffer, a pretty common in Thailand. He medi- NEWARK — NJ TRANSIT Tues- ers parking near the station and by Westfield resident, is serving a two- tated in silence for 11 days. I was day amended its contract with Clough area employees and residents. year assignment with the Peace Corps eager to hear about his experience. I Harbour of Parsippany by expanding The amended contract adds $1.1 My freeholder colleagues and I nomic Prosperity initiative – The in Thailand. She is writing firsthand saw him for the first time at a beach the design scope for improving the million for design services, for a total announced a series of initiatives fo- county recently won a $60,000 state accounts of her experiences in this near his house yesterday. It was an Newark Penn Station Track 5 plat- authorization of $4.6 million. Final cusing on shared services, economic grant, which it will use to market the column for The Westfield Leader and area devastated by the tsunami. You form used by Westfield and other area design completion is slated for sum- development, the arts and recreation county’s historic sites, recreation ar- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. can see where the wave came from commuters to New York City. mer 2007. Construction completion at the 150th annual reorganization eas and arts centers for tourism. The Her first column appeared in the De- the gaps in the trees. The design will include enhance- is scheduled for the end of 2008. meeting on January 7 at the Union county also plans to apply for a sec- cember 15, 2005 edition. “So are you enlightened now?” I ments to stairways at Market Street, County Courthouse. ond state grant to pay for the develop- ***** teased. We sat on the beach and demolition of the former heating plant FTA Advances Hudson One of my top priorities, and our ment of a marketing plan. When the bombs went off in watched the water. building and foundation design to first initiative, focused on increasing The creation of a peer-oriented Bangkok on New Year’s “You know I had this ex- enable a future pedestrian overpass. Tunnel ARC Project shared services to keep government Youth Helpline to be phased in over Eve, my friend was getting perience that was pretty Newark Mayor Cory Booker said, NEWARK — NJ Transit has re- spending under control. As we look the year – The helpline will provide her nails done in the Siam crazy,” he began. “I was on “The improved access from Market ceived approval from the Federal ahead into this New Year, we see non-judgmental guidance and refer- Mall, which is in the center my mat on the floor and I Street to the station will stitch to- Transit Administration (FTA) on the great changes ahead in the way our rals for youth and teens through ano- of Bangkok. She said she was trying to do a lying gether two vibrant areas of the city, Access to the Region’s Core (ARC) state, county, local governments and nymity and a confidential source. got the call from Peace meditation before I fell linking the Ironbound section to the program to release the Draft Environ- school boards do business and share The renovation of the County Dog Corps that bombs were be- asleep. I was really getting center core district, including the mental Impact Statement (DEIS). This services -- In fact, the discussion on Park at Echo Lake Park – This dog ing detonated around the into it when all of sudden, I Gateway Complex and new arena.” enables scheduling of public hear- property tax reform and shared ser- park will be renovated to include in- city, and that she had to go started convulsing and my In June 2005, the board authorized ings and is the next step in securing vices is ongoing in Trenton, and we creased recreation space, a gazebo, back to her hotel immedi- body rose off the floor. I final design to extend and rehabilitate federal funding and the start of con- recently heard more from our Gover- benches, clean-up station, water foun- ately. Mary Snauffer was astonished. I was the platform along Track 5. That work struction hoped for in 2009. nor, who continues to support these tains and additional parking. She said she left 30 min- WHS 2001 thrilled.” is to restore the platform, improve The ARC program includes two issues. We also announced two new pro- utes later, after they finished “Then what happened?” appearance and functionality of queu- new single-track railroad tunnels be- We believe counties are the best grams focusing on our children, in- her other hand. “It was my I asked eagerly. ing areas and provide greater capac- tween New Jersey and New York, conduits for shared services and cluding the Playground initiative, a first manicure in a year,” she yelled “Well, I thought I had reached ity for longer Raritan Valley Line additional station capacity under 34th Union County is continuing to move grant program funded through the after I raised my eyebrow. something really great. I thought I trains. Street in Manhattan and signal and aggressively on this issue. Kids Recreation Trust Fund. This pro- The other day, I was taken to talk had experienced what I was supposed The amended contract includes new track improvements along and adja- On January 10, more than 75 edu- gram, which would provide match- with the governor of the province I to experience in all that silence, you lighting, signage, communication cent to the Northeast Corridor. cation, municipal and county govern- ing dollars to municipalities inter- live in. He was busy that morning, know, something outside of myself,” systems and architectural treatments The project will allow one-seat rail ment officials formulated a series of ested in creating or improving play- and I ended up waiting for about an he paused. “The next morning, they to make the area more attractive for service on the Main, Bergen County, new cost-savings ideas, while con- grounds in their town. hour. I teach the governor English a told me there had been an earthquake.” riders. In addition, design plans will Pascack Valley, Raritan Valley, the tinuing the advancement of several Secondly, we are starting a pilot couple times a week, so I have be- I laughed out loud and then we be prepared to demolish the former Montclair-Boonton Line west of other opportunities during our sec- program that will eliminate fees for come casual acquaintances with most went back to watching the ocean. heating plant at the southern end of Montclair, North Jersey Coast Line ond Shared Services conference held Union County classroom groups that of his staff. Mary Lorraine Snauffer is in Moo Track 5. south to Bay Head, as well as the at Kean University. The purpose of visit the new Trailside Nature and I was sitting with one of his assis- Ban Klang Muang Tumbol Thaichang The stairways from Market Street Morristown Line west of Dover. It the meeting was to bring all govern- Science Center. tants. We were both quietly drinking Amphoe Muang, Phang-Nga Prov- to the station platforms are used by will create capacity to connect the mental entities together to talk about Finally, Union County is celebrat- our coffee when out of nowhere, he ince, Thailand. Her e-mail is customers transferring between trains future Northern Branch Rail Line di- ways to save tax dollars and share ing our 150th anniversary this year. told me another teacher had been [email protected]. during the peak periods, by commut- rectly to Manhattan. services. Union County is the youngest of New murdered in the south. The southern The County of Union has already Jersey’s 21 counties, created by an most provinces have been riddled with NOW in WESTFIELD! ShopRite Wines & Spirits Marketplace 333 South Ave. East (Formerly Town & Country Liquors) won a $104,500 grant from the state act of the NJ State Legislature in violence for years. Violence I was Prices effective: 1/24 thru 2/13/07 Department of Community Affairs 1857. We’ll have a celebration at completely unaware of until I moved JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2007 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT that enabled it to create the Shared Union County College in Cranford three hours north of it. 24 25 26 27 Services committee. The county is on May 19, including an outdoor fam- In addition to putting small bombs ShopRite 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 45 678910 also in the process of applying for a ily festival in Nomahegan Park. All in random noodle shops, the terror- 11 12 13 three-year $300,000 additional state will be welcome at these events. ists have begun murdering teachers. grant that will enable it keep moving Please check our web site for up- More than900 schools have been shut forward on shared services. dates: ucnj.org. down because of concerns. That’s In other areas, my four other initia- As we embark on a new beginning, leaving hundreds of thousands of chil- tives include: I am reminded of something that Presi- dren with nothing to do. The Union County Economic and dent Abraham Lincoln said right “Why teachers?” I asked the assis- Workforce Competitiveness Project around the time Union County was tant. Marketplacearketplace – The county, in a partnership with founded: “Leave nothing for tomor- “I don’t know, maybe to scare M Rutgers University, and workforce, row, which can be done today.” We people,” he said. “People don’t un- educational and business sectors, will have much to achieve this New Year, derstand each other,” the assistant Beringer Cavit develop a blueprint for sustained eco- and it’s time once again to get back to continued. “That’s what the King has Stone Cellars Pinot Grigio nomic growth. work. I wish you all a happy and said. We need to do two things to All Types And All Other Types The Union County Arts and Eco- healthy New. bring peace to the south. We need to understand one another, really make 99 99 Post Office to Hold Passport an effort to learn about each other and 91.5 L 11 1.5 L to understand.” Rodney Strong Concha y Toro 99 Then he brought both his hands •CABERNET 99 750 Frontera Blends 8 1.5 L and cupped them in front of his heart •MERLOT 12 ML Fair on Sat., January 27 and said, “We must love.” 99 Santa Marvista •CHARDONNAY 750 WESTFIELD – In light of the Janu- “Our customers are the reason we’re I looked at him. Up until this point 10 ML Reserva Wines our conversations were pretty much, •CABERNET ary changes in travel requirements, in business, and providing them with Mark West 99 •MERLOT 99 an extra service like passports is an limited to the weather. He went on, 750 new Westfield Postmaster Frank Pace Pinot Noir 9 ML •CHARDONNAY 61.5 L has announced that a Passport Fair opportunity from the postal service “We must let go of ourselves and our Nobilo will be held at the Westfield Main to serve the needs of our community,” egos and just love.” 99 Carlo Rossi Sauvignon Blanc 750 Mr. Pace said. A buzzer went off in the room, 9 ML •GENERICS 99 Post Office on Saturday, January 27, •VARIETALS 4 L from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for the Mr. Pace offered the following tips which signals that the governor is Voga 9 •PINOT GRIGIO 99 general public. The fair will feature for applying for a passport: ready. The assistant got up and shooed Merryvale 750 5 L BOXES •QUATTRO 8 ML Franzia additional personnel to accept pass- Fill out a passport application me in and that was that. •HOUSE WINE 99 port applications to accommodate the (DS11), before coming to the post People say the bombs in Bangkok Renwood 99 FAVORITES ...... 8 Starmont Sierra Zinfandel 750 increase in demand. office. Applications can be down- were unrelated to the terrorism in the Chardonnay Merlot Cabernet 8 ML •OLD WORLD 99 The U.S. Departments of State and loaded at travel.state.gov/ south, and that it probably had to do CLASSICS ...... 10 99 99 99 Dr. Loosen 99 •VINTNER 99 download_applications.htm. with political tension involving the 750 750 750 750 Homeland Security recently an- 14 ML 19 ML 21 ML Riesling 7 ML SELECT...... 12 nounced that the requirement for citi- Bring proof of U.S. citizenship and coup. Thailand’s government is still zens of the United States, Canada, current photo identification. Postal being lead by military leaders. There Black Swan 99 Columbia Rossini’s Mexico and Bermuda to present a officials can take passport photo- have been no elections and there are ALL TYPES 91.5 L Crest Classic Cellars passport to enter the United States graphs. Bring all documentation to no plans for them any time soon. 99 •CHABLIS •RHINE ALL TYPES 11 1.5 L •BLUSH CHABLIS when arriving by air from any part of the post office. Smoking 99 the Western Hemisphere began Janu- All information on passport appli- •BURGUNDY •ROSE AirTrain Ridership Sets Loon 99 FoxHorn 99 •RUBINO ROSSO 7 4 L ary 23. cations, procedures, and fees can be ALL TYPES 7750 ALL TYPES 41.5 L Mr. Pace said the United States attained by contacting at the Westfield Usage Record in 2006 ML •DESSERT WINES 99 ALL TYPES 9 3 L Postal Service can accept first-time Post Office at (908) 233-1168 during NEWARK — AirTrain JFK’s paid CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING 99 Columbia Crest regular business hours or by going to ridership increased more than 15 per- Real Sangria 1.5 L applicants and passport renewals. Heidsieck 9 Grand Estate With enhanced travel security, pass- www.usps.com. Click on the govern- cent in 2006 and AirTrain Newark’s Monopole Beringer 99 •CABERNET •MERLOT 99 99 WHITE ZINFANDEL 1.5 L 750 ports are the prime accepted identifi- ment links page and then click “get a paid ridership grew by more than 8 750 8 •CHARDONNAY 9 ML (BLUE TOP) 24 ML percent last year as both airport rail Beringer cation for travelers. passport.” Nicolas Arbor Mist ALL 750 MLS systems set annual passenger records. ALL TYPES 99 Luna di Luna 99 Feuillatte 99 (EXC. BLENDERS) 61.5 L ALL TYPES 14 1.5 L KNIGHT’S VALLEY 99 Nearly four million paid riders used BRUT 750 IRS Notes 2006 Changes 21 ML •Cabernet . . . . .19 AirTrain JFK in 2006 to connect be- Banfi 99 Quinta do Noval NAPA VALLEY 750 99 tween John F. Kennedy International ROSA REGALE 14 ML FINE PORTS ALL 750 MLS Di Lupo •Pinot Noir . . . .16 Airport’s passenger terminals and Piper Sonoma •RUBY 99 •ALTO ADIGE 99 NAPA VALLEY May Save Taxpayers Money •TAWNY ...... 9 99 mass transit systems operated by New •BRUT 99 PINOT GRIGIO 750 ML12 •Merlot ...... 14 750 99 •CHIANTI •BLANC DE NOIR 10 ML •LB ...... 99 NAPA VALLEY SPRINGFIELD – The public U.S. financial institutions, such as York City Transit and the Long Island 15 RISERVA ...... 750 ML 99 99 99 9 should closely review their tax Rail Road. AirTrain Newark, which 750 •ROSSO •Sauvignon Blanc12 banks, mutual funds, brokerage firms M&R Asti 9 ML •LBV '98 . . . . .19 99 TOSCANA . . . . .750 ML 9 NAPA VALLEY situationtaking advantage of new tax or credit unions. links Newark Liberty International Freixenet 99 •10-YEAR OLD 99 99 99 750 TAWNY . . . . . •Chardonnay . .11 breaks may result in a bigger refund For information about any of these Airport to the Northeast Corridor Rail CORDON NEGRO 7 ML 24 •CHIANTI ...... 1.5 L 9 or less taxes to be paid this tax season. tax breaks visit the IRS website at Line served by NJ Transit and Amtrak, A telephone tax refund, new energy- IRS.gov. For highlights of the tax handled nearly 1.6 million paid pas- saving tax credits and recently en- changes for 2006, see IRS Publica- sengers in 2006. Both systems also Stolichnaya Dewar’s acted tax legislation are among the tion 553, Highlights of 2006 Tax serve tens of thousands of daily riders changes taxpayers will find when they Changes, and the instruction book for who use the rail systems for free to Vodka White Label start filling out their 2006 federal Form 1040, which can be downloaded travel between passenger terminals 99 99 income tax returns. from the website or ordered by call- and to connect to parking lots and 1.75 L 1.75 L “Taxpayers are encouraged to care- ing 800-829-3676. rental car areas. 31 29 fully compare the changes with their Port Authority Chairman Anthony Bacardi Rum Jose Cuervo tax records to ensure that deductions Sytko Takes Reins Anthony Coscia said, “Thirteen per- and credits are not overlooked when cent of JFK’s passengers now use Light or Gold Gold or Clasico White they complete their returns,” said IRS Of Garwood GOP AirTrain’s free or paid service to ac- spokesperson Gregg Semanick. GARWOOD — The Garwood Re- cess passenger terminals, while 99 99 “Information about the latest tax publican Club announced this week AirTrain Newark is the primary 19 1.75 L 34 1.75 L changes is available on the IRS website, that Anthony Sytko has been selected ground transportation for 10 percent Bartles & Jaymes 99 Remy Martin 99 IRS.gov, but e-file is the most efficient as club president. of Newark’s passengers.” VODKA Crown Royal 750 ML Coolers 20 XO COGNAC 750 ML 99 99 ➥ way to prepare your taxes, particularly Mr. Sytko received hisBachelor of Port Authority Exec. Dir. Anthony 99 ALL TYPES, 4/6-PACKS 21 ➥ COMPARE & SAVE taking into consideration the latest tax Arts Degree in Communication Stud- Shorris said, “It’s our job to increase Belvedere 25 750 ML 99 Jameson 99 Canadian Club17 1.75 L 99 changes,” Mr. Semanick said. “E-filing ies from The College of NJ and is the popularity of these services even Absolut 99 IRISH WHISKEY 36 1.75 L Debriac XO 29 750 ML will ensure you do not miss out on these currently in his second year at Seton more in 2007. It just makes good REG. OR FLAVORS 21 1 L Captain Seagram’s 99 CORDIALS tax breaks. Also, taxpayers who earn Hall University Law School. He is sense. They’re fast, reliable, and pro- 7 Crown 15 1.75 L Smirnoff 99 Morgan 99 99 employed by a Jersey Shore radio vide a great benefit to the region by 800 REGULAR 1.75 L $52,000 or less can file for free and 19 SPICED RUM 24 1.75 L Hennessy VS 99 Cointreau 29 1 L online at the IRS.gov website,” he added. station and has been a paralegal. He easing traffic and reducing emissions Smirnoff 99 COGNAC 24750 ML Baileys 99 FLAVORS 1.75 L GIN 1 L The IRS offers this list of changes serves as a district leader in Garwood on roadways at and near the airports.” 20 Christian Bros. IRISH CREAM 22 on the Union County Republican AirTrain JFK has now surpassed 99 99 that will be of particular interest to 99 99 BRANDY 161.75 L many taxpayers this year: Telephone Committee, secretary of the Seton more than 10 million paid customers Svedka 19 1.75 L Tanqueray 311.75 L Gozio AMARETTO 21 1 L Excise Tax Refund; Businesses and Hall Law College Republicans and is since it opened in late 2003. AirTrain 99 SCOTCH Starbucks BOURBON Hendrick’s 26750 ML tax-exempt organizations are also eli- vice chairman of the Union County Newark linked the existing airport Glenlivet •COFFEE LIQUEUR 99 99 99 99 •CREAM COFFEE LIQUEUR18 750 ML gible for the telephone excise tax Young Republicans. monorail to mass transit in 2001. Gordon’s 14 1.75 L NADURRA 49 750 ML Jack Daniels 361.75 L refund under a different procedure; Mr. Sytko said, “I am honored to be Kennedy Airport in 2003 served Macallan •DeKuyper Pucker TEQUILA 99 SOUR APPLE Your Choice! Homeowners Energy Tax Credits and selected to serve as president of the 31.7 million passengers. In 2004, that Knob Creek 99 12-YR. OLD SINGLE MALT 36750 ML SOUR MASH 750 ML 99 Hybrid Vehicles Generate Tax Cred- Garwood Republican Club. We have figure rose to 37.5 million, followed 26 Speyburn •Kamora Don Julio ALL 750 MLS 99 COFFEE LIQUEUR 16 1.75 L a fantastic, dedicated organization and by another increase to 40.8 million in Evan 10-YR. OLD SINGLE MALT 750 ML its; •SILVER •REPOSADO •A˜NEJO 19 Recently, tax changes enacted in I look forward to making it grow in 2005. Kennedy Airport’s final pas- Williams 99 99 99 99 99 Hiram Walker 99 SOUR MASH 1.75 L John Begg 1.75 L POMEGRANATE SCHNAPPS 1 L late December 2006 extended certain size and strength.” senger count for 2006 is expected to 17 36 39 43 15 9 tax benefits that had expired in 2005. Other Republican Club officers are be about 42 million. 12-PACK, 12-OZ. BTLS. This new legislation affects a number Patricia Quattrocchi, vice president; Newark Airport passenger use has Your Choice! • Heineken REGULAR OR LIGHT of areas of tax law, but the most Dennis Clark, recording secretary; climbed from 29.4 million in 2003 to significant effect on individual tax- Peggy Briggs, corresponding secre- 31.9 million in 2004, to 33 million in • Amstel Light 99 tary; and Richard Dolan, treasurer. 2005. In 2006, Newark Airport is payers involves the deductions for • Corona EXTRA OR LIGHT state and local sales tax, higher edu- The Garwood Republican Club expected to set an all-time high with 11 cation tuition and fees and educator meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Mon- about 35.5 million passengers. For the address of the store nearest to you please call... Discounts ALL STORES OPEN SUN. 1-800-SHOPRITE Available On: expenses. day of each month at the VFW Hall, Prices established by ShopRite Wines & Spirits of Lincoln Park, 60 Beaverbrook Rd., Lincoln Park, N.J., (973) 694-4420 (EXCLUDING SALE ITEMS) ShopRite WINES & SPIRITS STORES ARE INDIVIDUALLY OWNED AND OPERATED AND NOT A CHAIN. PRICES AND MOST STORES ACCEPT: For the first time, taxpayers can located on South Avenue. For further Club Info? Mixed Mixed PRODUCTS FEATURED MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT ALL AFFILIATED STORES. Prices effective Wed., Jan. 24 thru Cases Cases Debit split their refunds among up to three information, contactMs. Quattrocchi goleader.com/organizations Tues., Feb. 13 , 2007. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not responsible for typographical errors. In the event of of Wine of Spirits ® Card accounts held by up to three different at (908) 451-9988. errors, the lowest price allowed by N.J. State Law will apply. All cases sold containing single type only. Page 6 Thursday, January 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Foreign Film Series to Debut At Scotch Plains Library SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch as others in his small town try to Plains Public Library, located at 1927 exploit it. Bartle Avenue, will host a lunchtime The March 28 offering will be La foreign film series starting on Wednes- Ciénaga (Spanish), in which the se- day, January 31. Six films – in six crets of two related but very differ- different languages – will be shown. ent Argentine families are exposed – All programs will begin at noon on leading to the threat of violence. Wednesdays and each film has a run The final film in this inaugural time of approximately 90 minutes. series will be l’enfant (French) on The library will provide beverages April 11. In it, a petty thief sells his and dessert. Participants are encour- son on the black market – then goes aged to bring their own brown-bag against all odds to bring the baby lunch. home again. The January 31 debut will be Com- Registration is required and may bination Platter (Chinese). In it, an be done by calling (908) 322-5007, illegal immigrant working in a Chi- extension no. 204. The films will be nese restaurant struggles to find a presented in the library’s Commu- way to stay in the United States. nity Room. On February 14, The Cuckoo (Rus- All programs at the library are free MR. AND MRS. BRIAN GEOFFREY MANN sian, Finnish and Lapp) will be and open to all interested partici- (She is the former Miss Keenan Elizabeth Carrere) screened. In this film, set during pants. For further information or di- World War II, a Lapp woman nurses rections, please call (908) 322-5007. a Finnish sniper and a Russian cap- tain back to health on her farm. The featured film on February 28 Library Friends Seek Miss Keenan E. Carrere will be Ciao, Professore! (Italian). It is the tale of an upper-class teacher, Book Sale Donations MR. AND MRS. JUSTIN M. GERRITY mistakenly assigned to teach third- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Friends (She is the former Ms. Cheryl Ann Wagner) Marries Brian G. Mann grade truants in a ramshackle school, of the Scotch Plains Public Library who winds up learning some lessons are asking area residents to donate Miss Keenan Elizabeth Carrere, the William Carroll of New York City, himself. their used books and audio-visual daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph John Reardon of Philadelphia, Pa. and On March 21, The Big Animal materials and/or to volunteer a few Ms. Cheryl Ann Wagner Carrere of New Orleans, La., was Park Carrere and Alden Carrere, both (Polish) will be shown. In this film, hours to help with their used book married on Friday, October 13, to brothers of the bride from New Or- a bank teller strives to protect a camel sale, to be held Thursday through Brian Geoffrey Mann. He is the son leans. Matthew Morrison of Westfield Saturday, March 15 to 17. of Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Mann of and Jeffrey Weber, formerly of Material donations need to be in Weds Justin M. Gerrity Holmdel, formerly of Westfield. Westfield, served as ushers. Trailside to Present good, resalable condition. The Friends The Reverend Van Constant offici- Mrs. Chris Frater of New Orleans Ms. Cheryl Ann Wagner, the daugh- environmental education and marine are looking for fiction and non-fic- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris W. Wagner ated at the evening wedding, held at and Ms. Donna Sherry of Mountainside Beginning Yoga Class tion selections, children’s books, how- biology from Long Island Univer- St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church did scripture readings. MOUNTAINSIDE – Adults age to books and cookbooks, among other of Scotch Plains, was married on sity, the College of South Hampton in New Orleans. A reception followed The parents of the bridegroom 18 and older are invited to partici- Sunday, September 3, to Justin M. in 2005. She is employed as a park offerings. Lightly used videos, DVDs Gerrity. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. at the New Orleans Country Club. hosted the rehearsal dinner the evening pate in a Beginning Yoga workshop and books-on-tape also are sought, naturalist with the Trailside Nature Given in marriage by her father, before the wedding at Commander’s to help reduce stress on Tuesday, particularly those items that are of Kevin Gerrity of Point Pleasant. and Science Center in Mountainside. the bride wore a custom-designed Palace in New Orleans. February 6, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at the The Reverend Paul Parsons, the The bridegroom, a 2001 graduate interest to children. bride’s uncle, officiated at the morn- gown made of antique, hand-made Mrs. Pam Crane of Cranford and newly renovated Trailside Nature and Items may be dropped off after of Point Pleasant High School, is lace and a veil of silk illusion with Mrs. Judy GaNun of Plainfield hosted Science Center. 3:15 p.m. on Thursdays, February 1, ing nuptials, which were held in the employed with Gerrity and Associ- antique lace. She carried a bouquet a bridal shower at Mrs. Crane’s home, Attendees will be introduced to gardens of the Shadowbrook in ates of Point Pleasant as a 15 and 22 and after 12:30 p.m. on Shrewsbury. A reception followed at of lilies of the valley. in addition to bridal showers held in the techniques of Vinyasa Yoga with Saturdays, February 3, 10 and 17 and manufacturer’s representative. Mrs. Court Carrere of New Or- New Orleans. Kelly Gallagher, a registered yoga March 3. This schedule will prevent the Shadowbrook. The parents of the bridegroom leans was the matron of honor. Miss The bride made her debut in New instructor with the Yoga Alliance. Given in marriage by her father, hosted the rehearsal dinner at the any interruption in regularly sched- the bride had her sister, Ms. Lisa Kristin Mann of New York City, the Orleans. During her debut year, she The workshop will serve as an op- uled library programs. The Friends Shadowbrook. sister of the bridegroom and formerly was a maid in the courts of the Twelfth portunity to learn and experience will have volunteers on hand at those Wagner of Scotch Plains, as her maid After a wedding cruise to Alaska, of Westfield, was the maid of honor. Night Revelers, the Krewe of Proteus gentle yoga techniques for integrat- of honor. The bridal attendants were the couple resides in Scotch Plains. times to help patrons unload their Ms. Meghan Gerrity of Ocean Grove, The other attendants were Miss and Rex, and reigned as queen of the ing body, mind and spirit. Music and cartons and bags of books. Constance Parker, Miss Jill Wren, High Priests of Mithras. A graduate of the natural sounds of the new, indoor The library will not be able to ac- the sister of the bridegroom, and Ms. Son, Daniel Robert, Miss Casey Pellerin, Mrs. Stewart the Academy of the Sacred Heart in waterfall exhibit will enhance the Reader’s Carolyn Keeton of Champaign, Ill., cept sets of encyclopedias, formerly of Scotch Plains, a friend Shields and Mrs. Michael Cangelosi, New Orleans, she received a Bachelor experience. Digest condensed books, old text- all of New Orleans, and Miss Lauryn of Arts degree in English from Spring Pre-registration is required, as books or books that have been dam- of the bride. Miss Hailey Gerrity of Welcomed By Pierces Pollard of Baton Rouge, La. Hill College in Mobile, Ala. in 2003. space is limited. Participants are Scotch Plains, the daughter of the Michelle and Tom Pierce of aged, water-soaked or otherwise ren- bridegroom, was the flower girl. All wore strapless custom-designed The bridegroom, a 2000 Westfield asked to bring a pad, mat and towel. dered in poor condition. Westfield have announced the birth gowns in geranium and carried High School graduate, earned a Bach- The fee is $10 for Union County Proceeds from the annual sale sup- Brian Conklin of Hamilton, a of their son, Daniel Robert Pierce, on nosegays of coral geraniums, sweet elor of Science degree in Business residents and $15 for others. The friend of the bridegroom, served as Saturday, November 3, at 10:08 a.m. port on-going library programs and the best man. The groomsmen in- peas, azaleas and ranunculus. from St. Joseph’s University in Phila- doors will open 15 minutes before are used to purchase items for the at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Joshua Warren of Westfield was the delphia in 2004. He works as an ana- the program begins. library. cluded Jonathan Wagner of Scotch Daniel weighed 8 pounds and 15 best man. The groomsmen were Ryan lyst for TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, N.C. For additional information on the Plains, the brother of the bride, and ounces and measured 21¾ inches in Anyone interested in volunteering Keith Havens of Manahawkin, a Hogarth of Westfield, Robert Dughi of Following a wedding trip to Cabo Beginning Yoga workshop or on up- at the sale may sign up at the library’s length at birth. Watchung, James Lockwood of Spring San Lucas, the couple resides in coming programs and special events Circulation Desk or call the library at friend of the bridegroom. He joins his sister, Avery Claire, 19 Lake, Arthur Cahill, Jr. of Colts Neck, Davidson, N.C. at Trailside, please call (908) 789- Ms. Lisa Wagner and Mrs. Patricia months old. (908) 322-5007. The library is lo- Kenney of Brick, the bridegroom’s 3670 or visit ucnj.org/trailside. cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue. Daniel’s maternal grandparents are See it all on the Web! The Trailside Nature and Science grandmother, did readings. Mildred A. Beese of Westfield and Center is located at 452 New Provi- A 2001 graduate of Scotch Plains- the late Robert F. Beese. www.goleader.com dence Road in Mountainside and is a AARP Chapter Plans Fanwood High School, the bride His paternal grandparents are Doris service of the County of Union. earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in J. Pierce of Basking Ridge and George February 5 Meeting Biology with concentrations in both E. Pierce, Sr. of Princeton. WESTFIELD – Westfield Chapter The Little Opera Company No. 4137 of the American Associa- Young Artist Program tion of Retired Persons will hold its Theater Group to Perform next regular meeting on Monday, Presents February 5, starting at 12:30 p.m. in Assembly Hall of The Presbyterian The Exonerated at Church Church in Westfield, located at 140 Mountain Avenue. AREA – The church-based the- North Plainfield is the producer. Reservations will be taken at the ater group Act IV Productions will Among the cast members is Art Hansel meeting for a luncheon and show at probe the effect of the death penalty Lieberman of Scotch Plains. the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on on those wrongly convicted in its Performances will be at 8 p.m. on and Thursday, February 15. A complete upcoming production of The Exon- Friday and Saturday, February 9 and sit-down luncheon with a selection of erated at the First Unitarian Society 10, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Febru- five entrées will be served, followed of Plainfield church. ary 11. Tickets are $15 per person Gretel by a production of the Broadway The FUSP is located at 724 Park and may be reserved now by calling musical comedy I Do! I Do! There Avenue in Plainfield and its congre- (908) 756-0750 and leaving one’s Performed in English also will be a dessert room featuring gation includes residents of name, telephone number, perfor- a selection of about 30 choices, with Westfield, Scotch Plains and mance date and number of tickets a special table for non-sugar treats. Fanwood. requested. A discussion will follow 1 PM & 7 PM Sat. Feb. 3, 2007 The bus will leave at 10 a.m. from Real-life situations are the basis each performance. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church the far end of the Lord & Taylor park- for the play, which will be presented The production grew out of the 414 East Broad Street, Westfield ing lot (towards Scotch Plains), where as a reading by the theater group. church’s “Take a Stand” project on ample parking will be available, and Authors Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen the death penalty, which began in return at approximately 4 p.m. interviewed 40 former inmates by September as a Social Justice Com- 1 PM & 7 PM Sat. Feb. 17, 2007 Reservations also may be made by telephone and 20 in person. The play mittee service. It will continue First Presbyterian Church calling (908) 232-1362. The total focuses mainly on six people who through March, when the congrega- 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford cost for the luncheon, show, bus lost years of their lives before having tion will vote on a resolution regard- transportation and all gratuities will their convictions reversed. ing the death penalty. For more in- $10 Adults $5 Children under 10 (908) 789 - 9696 be $70. Non-members also are in- Barbara VanSavage of Fanwood is formation on this project, please visit vited to attend. the director and Katherine Watt of www.fusp.org.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 25, 2007 Page 7 Friends of Westfield Library St. Helen’s Youth Ministry Invite New Members to Join To Host ‘Unique Boutique’ WESTFIELD – The Friends of the “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age WESTFIELD – Area residents are Crafters selling American Girl doll Westfield Memorial Library is invit- of Pharoahs.” invited to attend the “Unique Bou- clothing; Raggedy Ann and Andy ing new members to join the organi- Members also are invited to help tique” Indoor Spring Craft Fair the dolls; folk art and country crafted zation, which for more than 30 years with a book delivery program to the weekend of March 10 and 11 at St. items of wood and fabric will be has been dedicated to raising aware- homebound and to attend cultural Helen’s Parish Center, located at 1600 among just a few of the new vendors ness and funds for the library’s pro- events sponsored each year by the Rahway Avenue in Westfield. who will display their work at the grams and services. Friends. Contributions to the library Sponsored by the church’s Youth “Unique Boutique.” Since 1972, the Friends have con- are tax-deductible. Ministry Program to support multiple Individuals who make a unique prod- tributed more than $700,000 to spon- Application envelopes are avail- outreach ministry projects, the event uct and wish to participate in the craft sor major projects, children’s pro- able at the circulation desk of the will feature craft vendors offering a fair are asked to call Anne at (908) grams, computers, computer soft- Westfield Memorial Library, located variety of unique seasonal, decorative 709-2011 for an application. All ven- ware, reference materials and equip- at 550 East Broad Street. Interested and useful handcrafted items for sale. dors must submit a photograph of their ment for sound systems at the library. individuals also are invited to visit In an effort to provide the most work with their application. Just this past year, the non-profit the Friends’ new website at interesting and diverse selection for The show will be open to the public group pledged over $100,000 to the westfieldnj.com/friends. shoppers, the fair organizers are lim- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Westfield Memorial Library improve- YOUNG DESIGNERS…Some Junior members of the Rake and Hoe Garden Club iting the number of vendors who make March 10, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on ment project. The project will benefit Libraries Post Addition of Westfield work on their artistic craft entries for the Garden Club of New Jersey’s the same items. Sunday, March 11. The $1 admission library patrons of all ages, through State Flower Show, which will take place from Thursday through Sunday, Febru- Various vendors from last year’s fee will entitle attendees to enter a such enhancements as more comfort- Of Travel Materials ary 15 to 18, at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison. show will return, among them 2 drawing for a special door prize. Ample able furniture for relaxed reading and SCOTCH PLAINS – Through a Bumbles and a Bee, specializing in on-site parking is available and the study in both the adult and children’s SHARE grant from the New Jersey handmade belts and handbags; E&M building is handicapped accessible. areas; new carpeting and a new lounge Department of Community Affairs, the Rake and Hoe Club Juniors Gold Beekeepers, featuring home- with wireless Internet access avail- Scotch Plains Public Library and the made honey and beeswax candles, St. Agnes Announces able for patrons with laptops. Fanwood Memorial Library recently and Aralei Designs, offering high- Members of Friends of the added an extensive collection of travel Prepare For Flower Show end handcrafted jewelry. Boardwalk Weekend Westfield Memorial Library receive materials – both books and DVDs – at Others returning include Lan Fong WESTFIELD – Junior members of The youth portion of the show, AREA – St. Agnes Roman Catholic the quarterly Friends’ newsletter and both sites. SHARE grants fund pro- Leung, displaying paper crafted greet- Church, located at 332 Madison Hill a 10 percent discount at the Town the Rake and Hoe Garden Club of “Mother Goose,” offers children in ing cards; Mary Ann Delutis, featur- grams that can be shared between com- the state with the opportunity to com- Road in Clark, will host its annual Book Store in Westfield. Addition- munities. Westfield are preparing their entries ing lighted wine bottles; Charles and for the Garden Club of New Jersey’s pete in floral design, artistic crafts “Boardwalk Weekend” Friday through ally, members are welcome to join Brand-new editions of guides from Ann Melillo, specializing in hand- Sunday, February 9 to 11, at the parish. the Friends’ book discussion group State Flower Show. The show will be and horticulture. Young floral de- painted gourds and handcrafted publishers such as Fodor’s, Frommer’s, signers will interpret nursery rhymes Admission is free all weekend. and to participate in opera trips and Lonely Planet, Moon, Rough Guides presented Thursday through Sunday, clocks, and Graceful Lady Rosaries, February 15 to 18, at the New Jersey such as “Jack be Nimble, Jack be Games of chance and traditional annual outings, such as the one and Insight, among many others, are with crystal rosary beads. “boardwalk food” will be featured at planned for Wednesday, May 9, to the Convention and Expo Center in Edison Quick,” using a candlestick, and available for patrons’ vacation needs. “There was an Old Woman Who the event. The boardwalk will be open Franklin Institute to see Individuals wishing to view the sights as part of the Flower and Garden Show, entitled “Once Upon a Garden.” Lived in a Shoe,” using a shoe. A Service League Reveals from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday and of some exotic locations before they “Pat-A-Cake” artistic craft will fea- Saturday, February 9 and 10, and 1 to place a deposit on their trip may choose The adult portion of the flower Free Tax Assistance show, “A Child’s Storybook,” will ture cakes made of all dried flowers. Bag Day at Thrift Shop 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 11. a DVD from the 200 new additions to The garden show also will provide WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- Additionally, the Carnival Clown Available For Seniors the libraries’ shared collection. showcase fairytale floral designs by experienced state designers. Among seminars by experts including radio vice League Thrift Shop, located at will be at St. Agnes’ Boardwalk from AREA – SAGE Eldercare, a commu- By working together on the selection personality Ralph Snodsmith; a gar- 114 Elmer Street in Westfield, will 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, 7:15 to 8:15 nity resource providing services for the and pooling resources, the libraries are the featured exhibits will be “Rapunzel in a Tower” and “The Mad den marketplace and full-scale dis- hold its annual end-of-winter Bag p.m. on Saturday and 2:30 to 3:30 elderly, has announced that it will offer now able to offer a greater selection play gardens. The show hours will be Day on Saturday, February 3, from 9 p.m. on Sunday. free income tax assistance to senior citi- than either facility could do on its own, Hatter’s Unbirthday Party.” Floral interpretations will be en- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please call zens who reside in Union County. according to a joint statement by the a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, On Bag Day, customers may pur- the rectory at (732) 388-7852 or e- Trained volunteer counselors of the two libraries. hanced through the use of character dolls. Actual life-size scenes as a club and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. chase a grocery size bag for $5 and fill mail [email protected]. AARP Tax Aide Program will be at Interested persons are invited to ac- Adult tickets are $14 ($9 on Thurs- it to the brim with clothing, toys, books, Information also is available through SAGE Eldercare, located at 290 Broad cess the shared catalog online at competition will depict childhood sto- ries, and a photography section also day and Friday for members of Master shoes and household items. There is the St. Agnes Church website at Street in Summit, on Thursdays from scotlib.org or fanwoodlibrary.org or to Gardeners or garden clubs; proof of no limit to the number of bags that can stagnesparish.com. February 22 through April 12 from 9 visit either location to browse the full will showcase gardens.Forced ama- ryllis bulbs will add bursts of color. membership is required); $10 for se- be purchased and filled.The week fol- a.m. to noon. racks of new travel materials. nior citizens; $6 for young adults age lowing the sale, the shop’s shelves and Participants should bring copies of The Scotch Plains Public Library is ‘Bodacious Book Show’ SPFHS Pops Concert 12 to 17 and free for children under 12. racks will be stocked with spring and appropriate materials including their located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, while For more details, discounts and direc- summer merchandise. real estate tax bills, Social Security the Fanwood Memorial Library is lo- At School Tomorrow On Tap January 31 tions, please visit MacEvents.com. The Westfield Service League also WESTFIELD – Redeemer Lutheran statements, W-2 forms, 1099 forms cated at North Avenue and Tillotson operates a consignment shop at the and, if available, last year’s tax re- Road. SCOTCH PLAINS –The public is School, located at 229 Cowperthwaite invited to attend the Scotch Plains- same location. A non-profit volunteer Place in Westfield, will hold its turns. Appointments are recom- Alzheimer’s Groups Set organization, the league donates all mended. To make an appointment or Chelsea to Spotlight Fanwood High School Pops Concert “Bodacious Book Show” tomorrow, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January Meetings For February proceeds from shop sales to charities Friday, January 26, starting at 7 p.m. for more information, please call Ellen in the community. For further infor- McNally at (908) 598-5509. Walk-in Nutrition For Seniors 31, in the school’s Manya Ungar Au- COUNTY – Alzheimer’s Associa- Designed to inspire children to pick FANWOOD – The Chelsea at ditorium. This concert will showcase tion Caregiver Support Groups will mation, please call the thrift shop at up and read books, the show will assistance will be provided on a first- (908) 233-2530. come, first-served basis. Fanwood, located at 295 South Av- the music of the high school Wind meet at various locations during Feb- include tales ranging from “Aesop’s enue, will host a session on healthy Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Scotch ruary. The schedule is as follows: Fables” and “The Ugly Duckling” to Temple to Showcase eating for older adults on Wednesday, Plains-Fanwood Jazz Bands and the Thursday, February 1, a meeting Suburban Vegetarians modern classics like “Dr. Seuss” and February 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. Moonglowers Jazz Ensemble. Gen- will take place at 7 p.m. at Brighton “Charlotte’s Web.” Talent at Coffeehouse Dr. Karen Ensle of Rutgers Coop- eral admission is $5 and the cost for Gardens of Mountainside, 1350 Post Valentine’s Dinner “Professor Fineprint” and AREA – Temple Beth O’r/Beth erative Extension of Union County students and senior citizens is $3. The Route 22, West, in Mountainside. AREA – Suburban Vegetarians will “Beatrice the Bookworm” instill Torah, located at 111 Valley Road in will present “Supersize America: high school is located at 641 Westfield Wednesday, February 7, a meet- hold its seventh annual Valentine’s reading fun, while “Bob Bookmark” Clark, will hold a coffeehouse high- What Do Older Adults Need to Do?” Road in Scotch Plains. ing will be held at 7 p.m. at the Day dinner at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, and “Rita Digest” involve the audi- lighting temple member talent on She will review healthy eating hab- Family Resource Center, 300 North February 14, at the Winberie J B ence with questions about great Saturday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. its; ways to reduce intake of fat, salt Hiking Club Reveals Avenue in Cranford. Restaurant and Bar, located at the books and classic poetry. The pro- Adult tickets are $15 in advance and sugar, and the need for increased Thursday, February 15, there will corner of Springfield Avenue and Kent gram includes a madcap rendition of and $18 at the door. Tickets for chil- calcium and daily physical activity. Outdoor Opportunities be a meeting at 1 p.m. at Runnells Place Boulevard in Summit. All are “Jack and the (60-foot) Beanstalk,” dren age 10 and under are $10 in This free event is open to the public. COUNTY – The Union County Specialized Hospital of Union County, welcome and participants need not starring the audience. advance and $13 at the door. Desserts Those interested in attending are asked Hiking Club offers a varied program 40 Watchung Way in Berkeley Heights. be vegetarians to attend. In addition, Redeemer will host a will be served at the event. to respond by Monday, February 5, to of hiking and bicycling activities Thursday, February 22, a meeting Suburban Vegetarians is a non-profit scholastic book fair and a used book Tickets may be purchased from the Linda Caminiti of Chelsea Commu- designed to provide wholesome rec- will be held at 7 p.m. at Overlook organization. No dues or fees of any sale featuring children’s books, ref- temple office. Interested individuals are nity Relations at (908) 654-5200, ex- reation while contributing to physi- Hospital, 99 Beauvoir Avenue at Syl- kind are charged at the group’s events. erence books and adult/teen fiction asked to call (732) 381-8403 by Thurs- tension no. 511. For more details, cal fitness. Most events take place in van Road in Summit. Participants typically meet at restau- and nonfiction books. day, February 8, to make reservations. please visit chelseaseniorliving.com. central and northern New Jersey. For more information, please call rants, where each person orders what- The suggested donation is $3 per Membership dues are $10 per year. the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater ever he or she wishes and pays for his person and $10 per family. Tours of For a complimentary schedule, New Jersey Chapter Caregiver or her own meal. For more details, the school and the Redeemer Lutheran please call (908) 527-4900. HelpLine, at (800) 883-1180. please call (908) 277-1833. Church are available.

HOME VISIT…As part of its Bronze Award Project, Junior Troop 181 of Fanwood-Scotch Plains visited a home being constructed by Habitat for Humanity in Plainfield on January 6. The girls brought refreshments to the volunteers, toured the home and were briefed on the finer points of construction and design. Pictured are Project Manager Marvin Chasek, right, and members of Junior Troop 181. St. Bart’s to Host Events For Catholic Schools Week FOR PRE-GRAND OPENING DISCOUNTS! Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway invites you to learn more about the region’s SCOTCH PLAINS – St. 1, and the entire school will join to most spectacular, professional and comprehensive Fitness and Wellness Center. Take advantage Bartholomew Interparochial School raise funds for the missions with a of our construction discounts as we discuss with you how the proper environment, education, has scheduled its annual open house mission fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The nutrition and professional instruction will help you achieve all your fitness and health goals. With this ad and the purchase of a membership. Hurry! Offer ends for 9 to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Janu- week’s events will conclude with a 1/31/07. Cannot be combined with any other offer. First time visitors. ary 30, as part of its celebration of special liturgy on Friday, February 2, FEATURES & AMENITIES: STATE-OF-THE-ART EDUCATIONAL LECTURES Must be 21 years or older. Some restrictions apply. Catholic Schools Week, which runs at 8:30 a.m. and a family ice skating ■ Over 200 Group Fitness EQUIPMENT: & PROGRAMS / SPECIALTY from January 28 to February 2. party at the Union Sports Arena. Classes offered each week ■ Treadmills PROGRAMS: ■ Aquatic Center ■ Stair Steppers ■ Healthy Cooking Classes Members of the community are in- Registration for the 2007-2008 aca- Jr. Olympic Pool ■ Upright/Recumbent Bikes ■ Nutritional Counseling demic year will be held at 7:30 p.m. on vited to visit during the open house to Therapy Pool ■ Ellipticals ■ Registered Dietician observe classes in session, enjoy the Monday, February 12, in the school Spa Pool ■ Rowers ■ Adolescent Programs learning fair, meet representatives of cafeteria. The school offers a full-day ■ Personalized Programs ■ Free Weights ■ Speakers Bureau the Home School Association and re- four-year-old pre-kindergarten pro- ■ Certified Trainers / ■ Selectorized Equipment ■ AED/CPR Training ceive information about registration gram and a full-day kindergarten class. Exercise Physiologists ■ Pilates Reformers ■ Physician Lectures for the 2007-2008 school year. Extended care options are available ■ Nurses ■ Cybex ■ Diabetes Education The open house also will provide for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. ■ Medical Advisory Board ■ Stretch Stations ■ Health Screenings opportunities to learn more about the St. Bartholomew Interparochial ■ Full Service Day Spa ■ FreeMotion ■ Stress Management An Affiliate of RWJ University Hospital Rahway school’s mission to provide high-qual- School is located at 2032 Westfield ■ Child Care ■ TechnoGym ■ Variety of Weight ity, values-based education to students Avenue in Scotch Plains. The school is ■ Beautifully Appointed ■ Kinesis Management Courses New Extended Hours! in pre-kindergarten through grade 8. co-sponsored by St. Bartholomew the Locker Rooms ■ Nautilus ■ Wellness Health Fairs The school has planned activities Apostle and Immaculate Heart of Mary ■ Sauna ■ HammerStrength ■ Youth Programs Now Open Sundays! through the week of January 28 to parishes in Scotch Plains. More infor- ■ Steamroom ■ Keiser ■ Parent & Me Our information and enrollment center is open mation about the open house and reg- ■ Aqua Therapy ■ LifeFitness ■ Swim Instruction Mon.-Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 10-5 February 2 that express the Catholic ■ Physical/Occupational Therapy ■ Precor ■ Lifesaving Training Schools Week 2007 theme of “The istration can be obtained by calling the ■ Cardiac Rehab Phase III ■ NordicTrack 2120 Lamberts Mill Rd. Good News in Education.” school office at (908) 322-4265. ■ Cooking Classroom ■ BodyMasters, The celebration will begin with a noon ■ Healthy Café and much more... Scotch Plains Liturgy on Sunday, January 28, at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catho- (908) 232-6100 lic Church that will be followed by a brief open house with tours of the school’s facilities. Spirit Day will take place on Wednesday, January 31, featuring a fac- ulty appreciation breakfast hosted by the Home School Association and special student athletic events from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. in the gymnasium. Students in kindergarten through grade 4 will be treated to dessert with a special guest on Thursday, February Page 8 Thursday, January 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lucile S. Beetham, 92, Was Member Florence Kujawski, 82, Accounting Clerk Of Local Church and Organizations – Obituaries – With Federal Reserve Bank of New York Florence A. Kujawski, 82, of Scotch years, Joseph J. Kujawski; her son, Lucile S. Beetham, 92, died on N.J.; two grandsons, Bradley and Plains died on Monday, January 22, Paul, and his wife, Susan, of Westfield; Monday, January 15, at Fellowship Andrew; a granddaughter, Stephanie, Dorothy A. Burley, 95, Retired Nurse; at Muhlenberg Regional Medical three grandchildren, Jennifer, Elaina Village in Basking Ridge. and her daughter, Aspen, Lucile’s one Center in Plainfield. and Matthew; her sister, Star Misteli Born in Omaha, Neb., she had lived great-granddaughter. Was Active With Methodist Churches Born and raised in Newark, she of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; her in Scotch Plains for over 50 years A memorial service was held on brother-in-law, Edward Kujawski of Dorothy A. Burley, 95, of Spring- late Robert L. Burley. lived in Scotch Plains since 1959. before relocating to Basking Ridge Monday, January 22, at the Fanwood Mrs. Kujawski graduated from Bayonne, and her sister-in-law, Ann seven years ago. Presbyterian Church. field, Va., formerly of Westfield, died She is survived by her devoted on Tuesday, January 9, in South Side High School in Newark Kujawski of Orlando, Fla. Mrs. Beetham graduated from Em- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- daughter, Jean B. Moore, The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Springfield. and her husband, Steve F. and attended the University of New- poria College in Emporia, Kan. in tions may be made to the Fanwood ark. She had been employed as an today, Thursday, January 25, from 1936 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Presbyterian Church, 74 Martine Av- Born in Nebraska, Mrs. Moore; two granddaughters, Burley had lived in Westfield accounting clerk with the Federal the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 Music. She received her Master of enue South, Fanwood, N.J. 07023 or Amanda Shorts and Mary South Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral for about 40 years before Ripley; three great-grand- Reserve Bank of New York for 14 Arts degree from the Presbyterian to a favorite charity. years before retiring in 1987. Earlier, Mass will follow at 9:45 a.m. at the College of Christian Education at the Arrangements were by the Memo- moving to Springfield in children, Rachel Shorts, 1996. she had worked for the Port of New Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. McCormick Seminary in Chicago, Ill. rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- Parker Ripley and Jacklyn Entombment will be at Fairview Cem- A graduate of the Univer- Ripley, and her brother, York Authority. She was a member of the Fanwood enue in Fanwood. She belonged to the Union County etery in Westfield. January 25, 2007 sity of Nebraska School of Glenn Clark, as well as many Presbyterian Church; PEO Chapter Life Member Club as a Telephone In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- E; the College Club of Fanwood- Nursing, Mrs. Burley had other relatives and friends. been a nurse in the United Dorothy Burley Pioneer Partner and attended the Im- tions may be made to the Scotch Scotch Plains and the Scotch Plains Barbara Belcher, 73 A memorial service was Plains Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 325, States Public Health Services held on Saturday, January maculate Heart of Mary Roman Woman’s Club. Barbara Boor Belcher, 73, of Surf Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. She was predeceased by two hus- in Baltimore, Md., Savannah, Ga. and 13, at the Burke United Methodist January 25, 2007 City, formerly of Westfield, passed Fort Stanton, N.M. before retiring. Church. Surviving are her husband of 54 bands, James W. Hutchison, in 1975, away on Monday, January 8. and Roland M. Beetham, in 1997. She was a member of the First Another service will be held at the Mrs. Belcher was born on Septem- United Methodist Church of Westfield First United Methodist Church of Surviving are two sons, Curt G. ber 16, 1933 in Plainfield to the late Rose Marie Palone-Tuzzolino, 84, Was Hutchison and his wife, Shirley, of and a member of the PEO and Women Westfield at a time to be arranged by Vladimir J. and Eleanor TenEyck In Study at the Burke United Meth- the family. Interment will take place Castle Rock, Colo. and Craig W. Boor. A Registered Nurse, she had Receptionist For Brooklyn Company Hutchison and his partner, Christo- odist Church in Burke, Va. at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. lived in Westfield for 30 years before She was the beloved wife of the January 25, 2007 Rose Marie Palone-Tuzzolino, 84, Fanny Wood) of Fanwood and pher Lodewyks, of Pompton Lakes, moving to Surf City in 1995. She was of Brooklyn, N.Y. passed away on Westfield and Mary Anne Zoleo of a member of the First Baptist Church Sunday, January 21, at the Westfield Brooklyn, N.Y. Frances Takacs, 88 of Westfield and a volunteer at South- Frank Lindberg Culp, 78, VA Retiree; home of her daughter, Tonya She also is survived by her four grand- Frances Burgon Takacs, 88, died ern Ocean County Hospital in Francesca Cama. children (the loves of her life), Tonya on Tuesday, January 16, at her Manahawkin. Was Devoted to Family and Church Born on November 29, 1922 in Anne Agurto, Dr. Thomas LoBasso, daughter’s home in Fanwood. Surviving are her husband, Robert Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the Christian and James Zoleo; six broth- Born in Harrison, Mrs. Takacs had E. Belcher; her sons, William J. Reeve Frank Lindberg Culp, 78, of Lo- Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718. late Edward and Rose (Scaduto) ers and sisters and her loving pets. lived in Elizabeth and then in Ormond of Somerset, N.J. and James D. Reeve cust Grove, Va. passed away on Tues- Individuals also may visit Palone. She lived all of her life in A Mass of Christian Burial was Beach, Fla. before moving back to of Charlotte, N.C.; her daughter, Su- day, January 16, at his home. www.cancer.org to download the do- Brooklyn, moving to Westfield a short celebrated yesterday, Wednesday, New Jersey in 1995. san C. B. Aschenbrenner of Concord, He had lived in Middlesex, N.J. for nation form. time ago. January 24, at the Holy Trinity Ro- Her husband, Charles Joseph N.C.; her brother, Peter T. Boor of 43 years before retiring to Virginia in January 25, 2007 Mrs. Palone-Tuzzolino had worked man Catholic Church in Westfield. Takacs, predeceased her in 1995. Raleigh, N.C., and four grandchil- 2004. as a receptionist at Palone Brothers Interment followed at St. Charles Surviving are a daughter, Barbara dren. Frank served in the United States Helen Crawford, 89 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Cemetery in New York. Apgar; two sons, Charles Takacs and Her memorial service will be held Army Corps of Engineers during the Helen Wieber Crawford, 89, of in Brooklyn for 30 years, retiring in Arrangements were under the di- Robert Takacs; eight grandchildren at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, at Korean Conflict and was awarded an Scotch Plains died on Saturday, Janu- 1980. rection of the Gray Funeral Home, and five great-grandchildren. the First Baptist Church of Westfield. honorable discharge in 1955. He had ary 13, at her daughter’s home in Surviving are her daughters Tonya 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. The funeral was held on Friday, Memorials may be made to the worked at the Lyons Campus of the Wimberley, Tex. Francesca Cama (also known as January 25, 2007 January 19, from the Memorial Fu- Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Veterans Administration Medical Born in Queens, N.Y., she lived in neral Home, 155 South Avenue in 60 East 56th Street, Eighth Floor, Center for 30 years. Scotch Plains since 1948. Fanwood. A Funeral Mass followed New York, N.Y. 10022; Cancer Re- Frank was a loyal member of the Mrs. Crawford was a member of at the Immaculate Heart of Mary search Institute, 681 Fifth Avenue, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gar- St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Community/Education News Roman Catholic Church in Scotch New York, N.Y. 10022 or to Hospice dens in Somerset, N.J. prior to relo- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Plains. Entombment took place at of Cabarrus County, 5003 Boy Scout cating to Virginia. He enjoyed fishing Her husband, Horace “Jim” Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Camp Road, Kannapolis, N.C. 28083. and spending time with his family Crawford, predeceased her in 2005. Memorial donations may be made Condolences may be registered at and friends. Surviving are two daughters, Gail to Catholic Relief Services, 209 West www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com. He was predeceased by a brother, P. McComas of Wimberley, Tex. and Fayette Street, Baltimore, Md. 21201- The Wilkinson Funeral Home of Con- Elliot, Jr., and two sisters, Louise Lynne H. Doty of Edison; a sister, 3443. cord, N.C. is serving the family. Rutledge and Channie Floyd. Dorothy Olsen of Lawrenceville; a January 25, 2007 January 25, 2007 Surviving are his loving wife of 54 brother, George Wieber of Glen Allen, years, Marva; two sons, James of Va.; four grandchildren, Laurie Ann Prayer to Prayer to Plainfield, N.J. and Brian of Vail, Taylor of Round Rock, Tex., Cheryl The Blessed Virgin The Blessed Virgin Colo.; a grandson, Jamie, of Ann Henriques of Edison, Wayne Midlothian, Va.; two brothers, Jerome Michael McComas of Pearland, Tex. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED PRAYER TO THE BLESSED of Clarksville, Pa. and Thomas of and Craig William Doty of Dunellen, VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) Scotch Plains, and a host of nieces, and seven great-grandchildren. Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Oh most beautiful flower of Mount nephews, relatives and friends. The funeral was held yesterday, Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of A funeral service was held on Sat- Wednesday, January 24, from the heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son urday, January 20, at the Memorial Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral Mass me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Fanwood. followed at St. Bartholomew the Sea, help me show me herein, you Sea, help me show me herein, you The family has requested that in Apostle Church. Interment took place are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, lieu of flowers, memorial donations at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Mother of God, Queen of Heaven Mother of God, Queen of Heaven be made to the American Cancer So- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- and Earth! I humbly beseech you and Earth! I humbly beseech you ciety for Research, P.O. Box 22718, tions may be made to either the ADVOCATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT…The Garden Club of Westfield from the bottom of my heart to from the bottom of my heart to Shriners Burn Center or the Juvenile honored student Kimberly O’Donnell-Pickert, second from right, for her efforts succor me in this necessity. There succor me in this necessity. There Seton Hall Prep Honors Diabetes Association. in promoting energy conservation through her Girl Scout Gold Award project. are none that can withstand your are none that can withstand your January 25, 2007 Joining her, from left to right, are: Bernadine Liebrich, mentor for Girl Scouts power. Oh, show me herein you are power. Oh, show me herein you are 150-Year Anniversary striving for the Gold Award; Onnolee Alieri, president-elect of the Garden Club my mother. Oh Mary, conceived my mother. Oh Mary, conceived of New Jersey and youth chairwoman, and Jane Curtis, president of the Garden AREA – Author and researcher Ken- Area Students Make Club of Westfield. without sin, pray for us who have without sin, pray for us who have neth Comer chronicles the history of recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I New Jersey’s oldest Catholic prepara- National Honor Roll place this cause in your hands (3X). place this cause in your hands (3X). tory school, Seton Hall Prep, in “O AREA – The following students Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- Sing Her Praise.” This 184-page, hard- earned placement on the spring 2006 Local Garden Club Honors lems, light all roads so that I can lems, light all roads so that I can cover book contains historical photos, National Honor Roll: attain my goal. You who gave me attain my goal. You who gave me memorabilia and stories that trace the Westfield’s Philip Anton of the divine gift to forgive and forget the divine gift to forgive and forget school from its founding in 1856 to Westfield High School (WHS); Kimberly O’Donnell-Pickert all evil against me and that in all all evil against me and that in all today. Westfield’s Stephen Chan of Union instances in my life you are with instances in my life you are with WESTFIELD – Westfield resident ers discussed the benefits of solar Mr. Comer, a 1973 alumnus and County Magnet High School; Kimberly O’Donnell-Pickert re- energy, driving hybrid automobiles, me. I want in this short prayer to me. I want in this short prayer to former teacher at the school and a Westfield’s Maria Kashtanova of thank you for the things as you thank you for the things as you ceived an Award of Distinction dur- using energy-efficient appliances in resident of Gillette, conducted inter- WHS; Westfield’s Holly Nemeth of ing the regular meeting of the Gar- the home and how energy is used in confirm once again that I never confirm once again that I never views and scoured hundreds of is- Mother Seton Regional High School; want to be separated from you in want to be separated from you in den Club of Westfield on January 9 the United States and abroad. sues of school newspapers, maga- Westfield’s Christina Obiajulu and for her efforts on behalf of energy A senior at Westfield High School, eternal glory. Thank you for your eternal glory. Thank you for your zines and yearbooks for information. Roshan Vijayakumar of WHS; Scotch mercy towards me and mine. The mercy towards me and mine. The conservation. Kim participates in basketball, cross- Plains’ Julianne Brennan of Scotch After reading about Kim’s Girl country and dance. She also is a peer person must say this prayer three person must say this prayer three Plains-Fanwood High School and consecutive days. After three days, consecutive days. After three days, Prayer to St. Jude Scout Gold Award Project in The minister at St. Helen’s Roman Catho- Fanwood’s Melissa Lomiguen of Westfield Leader and The Scotch lic Church in Westfield and a summer the request will be granted. This the request will be granted. This Union County Magnet High School. prayer must be published after the Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and Plains-Fanwood Times last May, the camp counselor. Kim is waiting to prayer must be published after the martyr, great in virtue and rich in The National Honor Roll recog- favor is granted. K.P. favor is granted. A.P.H. club felt she should be recognized for learn the results of her college appli- miracles, near kinsman of Jesus nizes high achieving high school and championing energy conservation, in cations and plans to pursue commu- Christ, faithful intercessor of all middle school students and takes into addition to receiving her scout award. nication and environmental studies. who invoke your special patron- consideration a student’s GPA, inter- The Gold Award is the highest award The Garden Club of Westfield, Inc. age in time of need, to you I have ests, activities and future goals. available in Girl Scouting. is a member of the Garden Club of Hillside Cemetery recourse from the depth of my Kim’s project evolved as an energy New Jersey, Inc. and the Central At- heart and humbly beg to whom Deerfield Schedules conservation forum last spring that lantic Region. Environmental con- Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East God has given such great power to Meeting, Drawing addressed what citizens can do to cerns are significant in the education come to my assistance. Help me protect the environment. Four speak- agenda of these organizations. Scotch Plains in my urgent position. In return I MOUNTAINSIDE – The Special promise to make your name known Education Advisory Committee meet- 908.756.1729 and cause you to be invoked. Say ing is scheduled for Monday, January Friends of Westfield Library three Our Fathers, three Hail 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Deerfield School www.hillsidecemetery.com Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude Media Center in Mountainside. pray for us and all who invoke The P.E.A.K. (Preschool Educa- Offer Librarian Scholarship It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead your aid. Publication must be tion For All Kids) lottery drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, at promised. This novena has never WESTFIELD — The Friends of Library also may apply. been known to fail. K.P. 9:30 a.m. in the Deerfield School Child Study Team conference room. the Westfield Memorial Library is Currently, Molly Adams, last year’s offering a scholarship to a Westfield scholarship recipient, is working to- resident who would like to pursue a ward her master’s degree and expects career as a librarian. In June 2007, the to graduate in 2008. Previous recipi- Friends will offer its fourth annual ents, Jennifer Smith and Megan Judd, Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. scholarship for $2,000. have graduated and now hold master’s A Westfield resident currently pur- degrees in library science. suing a degree in library science or Applications are available at the Caring & Courteous Service to the media education will be considered library’s front desk. For information, for the scholarship. Westfield High please call Mary Orlando of the Schol- Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 School 2007 graduates interested in arship Committee at (908) 233-2930. becoming librarians who have been The Westfield Memorial Library is employed by, or volunteered at, the located at 550 East Broad Street. The Westfield high school or Westfield Memorial website is wmlnj.org. 556 Westfield Avenue 233-0255 John L. Dooley Manager NJ License # 4100

Cranford 218 North Avenue 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley BOOK IT…Woman’s Club of Westfield member Vivian O’Neil spoke at a Manager literature department’s meeting of the club held on January 22 at the Masonic NJ License # 3703 Lodge in Westfield. Ms. O’Neil reviewed the life and works of novelist William Faulkner. The literature department is not a book club, but offers a varied selection of programs throughout the year. Members take turns reporting on different subjects of choice, including creative writing topics, moments in history and book authors. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 25, 2007 Page 9 THE STUDENT VIEW

The weekly column written by local high school students Freshman Says: ‘Stress Sufferers –You’re Not Alone’ By ALEXA ZEPKA Biology textbook, binder and moun- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tainous pile of notes, and zoned in on January, January, January – what a the material until my eyes nearly burdensome month. dropped out of their sockets. Holiday break has tearfully come Over the course of that time while to its end, people are no longer being I was frantically praying that all of endowed with never-ending clusters this information would soak into my WEEKLONG CELEBRATION…Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky meets of presents (unless it is their birthday) brain, the fear of not having enough with students of Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield and signs a and we are all diving back into our time to study for the other four sub- proclamation honoring Catholic Schools Week. hectic, frenzied ways of life, sighing jects painfully haunted my mind. helplessly as a well-deserved period For myself, and other WHS stu- BLUE RIBBON…Principal Mary Fleck of Franklin Elementary School in of heavenly relaxation is surpassed dents I am sure, the undying fear of Westfield, awards Marcus Burke, a kindergartener from Kim Shepcaro’s class, Mayor Skibitsky Proclaims by the word ‘work.’ failing the midterms and bizarre night- the ribbon for selling the most Sally Foster Gift Wrap during the school’s annual This term, which may have seen mares about never being able to gain fundraiser. foreign to all during the last few weeks acceptance into college because of it Catholic Schools Week of December, sums up the month it suddenly evolved into a constant feel- follows – a time for fighting the urge ing of intimidation that has taken Kent Place School Receives WESTFIELD – Westfield Mayor entire week, including special break- to smack the snooze button at 6 a.m., over our lives. Andrew Skibitsky met with students fasts, pizza parties, pep rallies, school getting back into the swing of things, “What about those who aren’t ner- of Holy Trinity Interparochial School volleyball and movie time. and for my fellow Westfield High vous about the midterms,” you may Communications Awards and signed a proclamation honoring At the conclusion of the week, the School (WHS) students – midterms! ask – and yes, there are some indi- SUMMIT – The Council for the fice at Kent Place School work hard Catholic Schools Week. teachers will celebrate with a special Awaking from the warmth and com- viduals with a more laid-back, re- Noting Holy Trinity is now in its luncheon, and the students will enjoy Advancement and Support of Educa- as a team on all facets of development fort of a cozy pile of flannel bed laxed outlook on life. I believe that tion (CASE) recently honored Kent and alumnae relations. It is extremely 91st year, the proclamation reads, a private afternoon skating party at sheets can be one of the most difficult although they are not worried at this “The school and its students are a U.S. Skates in Woodbridge. Place School in the District II Acco- gratifying to see those efforts so richly tasks for the average teenager, who, particular moment in time, they may lades Awards program, which recog- rewarded by the premier professional source of value, pleasure, and pride” “Catholic Schools Week offers an by Saturday, is usually deathly tired end up being even more preoccupied to Westfield. Plans are underway at opportunity to celebrate the good- nizes excellence in alumni communi- organization for advancement of pro- after a strenuous week of being im- after the testing is over and they wish cations and fundraising programs. fessionals at all levels.” Holy Trinity Interparochial School to ness of Holy Trinity Interparochial mersed within a sea of endless as- that they were more nervous before celebrate Catholic Schools Week from School and to recognize all who con- The gold award was for the The awards will be presented on signments. the event. fundraising publications category for February 2 at Rockefeller Center. In January 28 through February 2. tribute to the success of this fine However, each individual conjures Can it be that those of us who are Dorothy Szot, principal, announced school,” Ms. Szot said. the year 2005-2006. A bronze award the past, Kent Place received a silver up their own distinctive strategy stressing now will end up benefiting was awarded to the school in the medal in the fundraising publications that the weeklong celebration would (whether it is crawling into bed by from it in the long run? Can stress begin with Masses celebrated at the Area Students Named “magapaper category” for Voyager, a category for 2004-2005. In early 2005, 9:30 at night or saving studying for actually be a good thing? I feel that to school-wide publication. Kent Place received a bronze medal three co-sponsoring parishes. fifth period the next day) as to how to an extent, yes, because it means that Our Lady of Lourdes in Bloustein Scholars Keeping Pace with Kent Place re- in the educational fundraising cat- AREA – Thirteen Pingry School scurry through the doors of WHS one cares. ceived an honorable mention in the egory for their Senior Class Giving Mountainside will hold their School before the clock strikes 7:30 a.m. When you view it as being the Mass at 9:30 a.m., on Sunday, Janu- seniors were named Edward J. magazine category. Voyager and Program. In 2004, the school was Bloustein Distinguished Scholars by Eventually, we all find a way to opposite of a nuisance, stress can be Keeping Pace with Kent Place are awarded a gold medal for visual de- ary 28, followed by an open house engulf our first period classes, a bit seen as simply, a preparation for the and registration for pre-k and kinder- the State of New Jersey. Among them published by the alumnae relations sign in print for their Conversations are Scotch Plains’ Melissa Loewinger groggily and half-asleep, until our world ahead of us and an important office. Abbie Moore Design of Sum- Across Difference: A Symposium on garten at the Mountainside Campus teacher utters the sentence that en- lesson in being able to adhere to dead- located at 304 Central Avenue. and Westfield’s Elizabeth Zoidis. mit designed the publications. Diversity logo. In 2002, Kent Place Bloustein Distinguished Scholars graves itself as a permanent scar on lines, and most importantly, value the Elizabeth Budd Bugliari (class of was awarded two medals for St. Helen’s School Mass will be our minds: “Don’t forget that mid- words: ‘time management.’ held at 9:15 a.m. and Holy Trinity’s are in the top 10 percent of their 1959), director of Development and fundraising publications. classes and have a minimum com- term week is coming up; make sure For those who are currently suffer- Alumnae Relations at Kent Place said, For more information, visit Kent School Mass will be celebrated at you’re studying hard every night. It’s ing from a chronic case of stress due noon, followed by an open house and bined math and reading SAT score of “The women in the development of- Place at kentplace.org. 1206 or higher or are ranked first, the only way you’ll do well.” to miserable midterm mayhem, try registration for grades 1 through 8 at True. If one does not study for five and relax knowing that you are not the Westfield campus at 336 First second, or third in their classes at the end of junior year. exams, each of which revolves around alone. Right now, especially, the vast Bucknell University Posts Street. Students from the school will an academic subject reflecting on the majority of Westfield High is sailing be participating in the masses. Distinguished Scholars receive an annual scholarship of $1,000 for up material that has been saturating our in the same boat, flowing down the Parents may also obtain more in- brains since September, how can they same river. But just think, very soon Students on Dean’s List formation about enrolling their chil- to four years of undergraduate study, without regard to financial need at an possibly succeed (unless they have we will find land, and it will all be AREA – Bucknell University has of WHS. dren for the 2007-2008 school year photographic memories)? over. by calling (908) 233-0484 for grades approved New Jersey college. released the dean’s list for outstand- John Timko of Scotch Plains, son Studying is, by far, one of the most Alexa Zepka is a freshman at WHS. ing academic achievement during the of John and Merrianne Timko, and a 1 through 8, and (908) 233-1899 for vital necessities in gaining a pro- children in pre-k (2 ½) through kin- FW, WF Students Earn fall semester of the 2006-07 academic 2003 graduate of Saint Josephs High found understanding of particular WF’s Purdy Makes year. A student must earn a grade School in Metuchen. dergarten. concepts, and it is tolerable when Parent classroom visitations will Dean’s List at Coastal Rhodes Honor Roll point average of 3.5 or higher on a required in one (or two at the most) scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list be available from 9 to 11 a.m. on AREA – Clayton Balch of subjects. So, how should we, as stu- WESTFIELD – Rhodes College Wilson School Declares Tuesday, January 30, at the Westfield Fanwood, along with Westfield’s Jef- recognition. area students include: dents of Westfield High School, go student Anson Purdy of Westfield was Nina Baker of Scotch Plains, the State Bowl Champions campus. Parent classroom visitations frey Nusse, Elizabeth Riddle and about attempting to obtain informa- named to the Rhodes College Honor will be available at the Mountainside Kelly Ruhl earned Dean’s List status daughter of Stephen and Marjorie WESTFIELD –Recently, the en- tion in five of them without stressing Roll for the 2006 fall semester. To Baker, and a 2004 graduate of Scotch campus on Wednesday, January 31, at Coastal Carolina University for the qualify for the honor roll, a student tire fourth grade of Wilson Elemen- ourselves to no end? Plains-Fanwood High School tary School in Westfield competed in from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. for pre-k 3 fall 2006 semester. To qualify for the The answer, my friends, is unfortu- must be enrolled in at least 13 credit and 4 p.m. classes and kindergarten. Dean’s List, freshmen must earn a (SPFHS); the 2006 State Bowl championship. nate: there is no way. hours of academic work and must Lyndsay Couture of Westfield, the For pre-k 3 and 4 p.m. classes, the 3.25-grade point average and upper- achieve a semester grade-point aver- In the culmination of a month-long The other day, I plopped myself daughter of Daniel and Joanne Cou- study unit, the fourth-grade class, visitations will be from 12:15 to 2:15 classmen must earn a 3.5- grade point down on the couch with my laptop, age of 3.85 or better. p.m. average. To qualify for the President’s ture, and a 2005 graduate of Westfield consisting of 104 students, partici- There are many events planned for List or the Dean’s List, students must High School (WHS); pated in a “Jeopardy”-style battle of both the students and teachers the be enrolled full time. Steven Doremus of Scotch Plains, United States geography. Scholarship Foundation the son of Bruce and Donna Doremus, The competition tested the knowl- and a 2003 graduate of SPFHS; edge of the students regarding the Nicole Impellizzeri of Scotch United States and their capitals. Announces New Awards Plains, the daughter of John and Jayne During this month-long study unit, Impellizzeri, and a 2003 graduate of the children were also introduced to SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch dent of Scotch Plains for 39 years SPFHS; the five regions of the U.S. and suc- Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foun- and who died in December 2004. Mariela Lemus of Scotch Plains, cessfully learned the “Animaniacs” dation announced that scholarship The plan is to award two $3,000 the daughter of Edmundo and Marta Wakko’s America Song, which lists booklets and applications are now scholarships each year to a male and Lemus, and a 2005 graduate of Mount all the 50 states and their capitals. The available for all Scotch Plains and a female applicant who are graduat- Saint Mary Academy in Watchung; children were randomly placed in red, Fanwood residents who will be ing from SPFHS and who excel in Matthew Linsenberg of Scotch white and blue teams, dressed in their graduating from high school in 2007 the study of foreign languages. Plains, the son of Douglas and Beth team colors for the competition and or who will be undergraduate stu- The PTA Council of Scotch Plains Linsenberg, and a 2006 graduate of used props such as buzzers to give dents in college during the 2007- and Fanwood has increased the value SPFHS; their answer. 2008 academic year. of their two Manya Unger Scholar- Anne Siwulec of Westfield, the Ultimately, the competition came The booklets and applications are ships from $750 to $1,000 each, and, daughter of Andrew Siwulec and down to the wire, and the red team available to be picked up from the in addition, they have established a Mary Gradolph, and a 2005 graduate was victorious. counseling services office at Scotch $1,000 scholarship honoring former Plains-Fanwood High School (SPF- superintendent of schools, Carol HS). In accordance with the instruc- Choye. tions to be found in the booklet, by SPFHS PTA, Terrill Middle School STATE OF THE UNION…David Parker awaits his question for the annual State March 1 the Foundation President PTA, School One PTA, Coles PTA Bowl Championship at Wilson Elementary School in Westfield. Ellie Kramps must receive all appli- and McGinn PTA have all increased cations. their awards to $1,000. In addition, Many of the scholarships are not Coles will now present two $1,000 Westfield Rotary Club based on financial need, but are avail- scholarships. able to students who demonstrate The Ralph Sorrentino Wrestling high moral character, have a strong Scholarship, which will be given to Hears of District Visits desire to succeed academically, and a graduating senior from Scotch who are motivated by self help. Plains or Fanwood who is currently WESTFIELD – Rotary District The Westfield club will host the a varsity wrestler has been increased 7510 Governor Michael Hart recently annual District 7510 educational con- Applicants should follow the in- structions presented in the scholar- from $500 to $1,000. capped his series of official visits to ference to be held in Baltimore dur- At the present time, the SPF Schol- 44 clubs that comprise the Central ing the last weekend in April. ship booklet and submit their appli- cation as well as accompanying ma- arship Foundation manage scholar- New Jersey district. He discussed his This year the Westfield club ships from 24 established funds and visits at a meeting of the Westfield awarded $92,000 in college scholar- terials by the requested deadline and to the address as indicated. Any ques- from 20 individuals and organiza- Rotary Club. Several Rotary digni- ships to local residents and provided tions, which give them money on an taries and former governors includ- 17 humanitarian organizations with tions may be directed to the presi- dent of the foundation, at (908) 322- annual basis. As of this time, the ing David Linett, a former Director of grants. On the International level, total planned to be awarded by the the Rotary International Board, at- Westfield club provides funding for 2337. HIGH MARKS…Tamaques School Principal Michael Cullen gets an A+ from his Beginning with the 2007-2008 foundation for the 2007-2008 aca- students after he spent an evening at Barnes and Noble, sharing some of his tended the meeting. programs to rescue youths from ex- demic year will be $128,850. favorite holiday stories. A few of his listeners included, from left to right, Claudia Westfield is Mr. Hart’s home club ploitation in sex trafficking in South- academic year, three new scholar- ships have been established, and they If any members of the community Millwater, Marissa Millwater, Emily Palumbo, Julia Schiano, J.T. Binkowitz, of which he has held every leadership east Asia and for purchasing home would like to contribute to the Dol- Christian Kelly, David Perry and Sean Flynn. position including past president. His water filters for emerging nations. will be administered by the founda- tion. lars for Students Fund, they may do parents, David and Marilyn Hart, and Rotary is an international organi- so by sending their gift to the SPF his sister, Alison Brafman, who is zation of business and professional To honor the memory of Deborah Ann Mains following her death in Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box also a Rotarian, were on hand to cel- persons united worldwide who pro- 123, Fanwood, 07023. ebrate the milestone event. vide to provide humanitarian service, August 2006, her family has estab- In his remarks, Mr. Hart charged encourage high ethical standards in lished two $2,500 scholarships. They the members of the club to “lead the all vocations and help build peace are to be awarded to two applicants BOE, PTA Schedule way” in resolving challenges to the and goodwill in the world. with financial need who are graduat- quality of life in Westfield and the For more information, e-mail Nancy ing seniors from SPFHS and who Annual Roundtable wider community. Jackson at [email protected]. have a strong scholastic record, who are involved in extra curricular ac- SCOTCH PLAINS – Area residents tivities and who have a love of life are invited to attend the annual with compassion and empathy for roundtable discussion between the people. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) Board The William and Ruth Linge schol- of Education and the SP-F PTA Coun- arships will be given for the first cil. time in 2007 through a gift to the Less formal than a traditional BOE Scholarship Foundation from the meeting, this forum offers an oppor- estate of Ruth Linge who was a resi- tunity for the public to ask questions and to learn more about current top- ics of interest in the SP-F school WF’s Hobson Makes district. The roundtable discussion will be DePauw Dean’s List held on Tuesday, January 30, at 7:30 WESTFIELD – Jillian Hobson of p.m., in the media center at Terrill HANDS-ON TRAINING…Several students from the Union County Technical CEREMONY WELCOMES NEW MEMBER…President Delores Geisow, right, High School in Scotch Plains recently participated in a therapy rotation program along with First Vice President Marion Mogensen, left, join with the members of the Westfield has been named to the Middle School, located on Terrill Road at the Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital in Peapack for Woman’s Club of Westfield to congratulate newly installed member Cindy Neivert, Dean’s List for the 2006 fall semester in Scotch Plains. For more informa- children and adults with developmental disabilities. The students observed center. The ceremony took place on January 8 during a general monthly meeting at DePauw University. tion, contact Michele Blanck, PTA treatment sessions in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, of the club at the Masonic Lodge in Westfield. For more club information, please Jillian is a first-year student at council vice president at (908) 322- music therapy and recreation therapy. They also had the opportunity to try out write to: Woman’s Club of Westfield, P.O. Box 2428, Westfield, N.J. 07091 DePauw. 5937 or at [email protected]. some assistive technology equipment, such as this adaptive bowling device. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 25, 2007 Page 11

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By DAVID B. CORBIN 0 lead, beginning at 145-lbs when Pat 189-lb match-up, and did when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mineo converted an ankle pick Shedrick Goodridge used a lateral Sophomore Jawan Gaines ignited takedown into a bout-ending cradle drop to stop Billy Jacobs in 1:44. Not a string of five straight victories to in 1:02. At 152-lbs, Trevor Cannon quite expected was the outcome of lead the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High recorded a takedown, two nearfalls the 215-lb bout between Raider Keith School wrestling team away from a and two reversals to seize an 11-0, Baker and Indian Sandile Manzini. very tight match and to a 44-24 vic- majority decision over Kevin Carbijal, After the two charged each other like tory over Rahway on January 19 in then Joe Bachi earned a spin-behind bronco bulls, Baker went for the Scotch Plains. The 9-3 Rahway Indi- takedown, two escapes and a penalty takedown but Manzini caught him in ans reaped some big team points on point to win his 160-lb bout, 5-2, over a headlock to quickly end the match two key bouts to put a scare into the Elias Acuna. Mike Zamzam scored in 1:21 to make the team score 16-12. 14-3 Raiders. three takedowns and a reversal to top “Keith was too aggressive. He was Before the tightening, the Raiders Ricky Walsh, 8-2, at 171-lbs. wrestling for the crowd. He had the Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times won the first four bouts to take a 16- The Indians expected to win the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 DETERMINED TO WIN…Blue Devil freshman Meredith Smith, above, touched second in the 100-backstroke then breezed through the 100-freestyle finishing first in 1:07.95. Westfield dunked the Hillsborough Raiders, 113-57 at the Westfield YMCA on January 18. Blue Devil Swimmers Dunk Hillsborough Girls, 113-57

By FRED LECOMTE foursome of Hawkins, Katie Morgan, 58.51 to touch first in the 100- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Suzanne Lemberg and Alexi Kuska freestyle. Back in the water, it was Led by Liz Hawkins and Kylie breezed through the 200-yard med- Fraser who grabbed another first for Fraser, who each captured two indi- ley relay finishing in 2:00.55. Fraser the Blue Devils in the 500-yard vidual events and swam on the win- took top honors in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 5:22.67. ning relay teams, the No. 2 ranked freestyle by touching first with a time Hawkins combined with Kuska, Brit- Westfield High School girls swim- of 2:00.75. Hillsborough’s Kelsey tany Reyes, and Lemberg to win the ming team won nine of 11 events to Hurley was the winner in the 200- 200-freestyle relay event in 1:43.48. sink Hillsborough, 113-57, to main- yard individual medley (IM) in Hurley picked up her second vic- tain an unblemished, 8-0 record at the 2:16.05. Hawkins swam to victory in tory for Hillsborough by placing first Westfield YMCA in Westfield on the 50-freestyle at 26.01 then repeated in the 100-yard backstroke in 1:04.70. January 18. the feat in the 100-butterfly at 1:03.03. Blue Devil Elaine Anderson took top In the first event, the Blue Devil Blue Devil Meredith Smith swam a CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WINDING HIM UP FOR THE FALL…Raider Jawan Gaines turns Indian Alex Hanwi to his back and eventually pins him in 46 seconds using an under half nelson in the 119-lb bout. VENEZIA SINKS 24, PRITSKER SCORES 12, BONARD 7 Basketball Blue Devils Whip Dickinson Ram Boys, 76-44

By FRED LECOMTE with 12 points, including two 3-point- Pritsker drained a 3-pointer. Later in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ers, and senior Tom Bonard hit from the quarter, Venezia drained two more Dickinson of Jersey City became down town and finished with seven CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 the victim of a furious scoring assault points. Santo Nardi and Mike Lessner by the Westfield High School boys’ each scored five and Tony DiIorio added basketball team on January 20 in two points. Joe Kopster and Manny Westfield. After an emotional loss to Mills each bucketed seven points in the Plainfield last week, the 8-4 Blue Dev- final quarter. Chris Sheehan scored ils’ shears trimmed the Rams quarter- three. Jihaad Billups and Chris Jenkins by-quarter, to record a 76-44 victory. added two points each. Unsure an easy victory was expected, “We played very well against num- the real story was an explosive offense, ber seven in the state Plainfield (Janu- pressure under the boards and a multi- ary 18), a six-point game. We didn’t tude of steals. Senior guard Mike get some stops when we needed to in Venezia led the onslaught with a game- the end and you’re ready for maybe a high 24 points, including three 3-point- let down against Dickinson today,” ers. Senior Dan Pritsker frayed the net said Blue Devil Head Coach Kevin Everly. “I challenged them to come out and be ready to play. They did their See photos of Sports: thing offensively and defensively they on www.goleader.com were fine. They were mentally tough SPF/Rahway Wrestling and, in turn, we got the W.” WF/Hillsborough Swimming The Blue Devils came out on fire, WF/Mother Seton Basketball ran effective plays and when the Rams SPF/ESide Girls Basketball went into a zone, the offense ran on all Westfield/Cranford Wrestling cylinders that resulted in a 12-0 run. WF/Dickinson Boys Basketball Venezia fired in back-to-back 3-point- ers, Nardi banged in three points and Marjorie Brown Sales Associate 908-233-8102, Direct Dial marjorie-brown @burgdorff.com

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Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 Page 12 Thursday, January 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Swimmers Top Devil’s Den Individual State Champs Devil of the Week Hillsborough Boys, 98-72 Mark Boyd Not Easily Accomplished Wrestling By FRED LECOMTE When asked how new Head Coach Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jeff Knight’s role is playing out, By BRUCE JOHNSON The Westfield High School boys Harley added, “He’s doing a great Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times swimming team was put to the test by job. He’s really hard on us, working One of these days there will be records of state championships right Matt Elmuccio 4, Mike Krug, Adam minutes together. a strong group from Hillsborough; the guys really hard and that’s what is enough time in the day — or I’ll win after World War I, WHS has unoffi- Wendel, Jeff Perrella. ALUMNI UPDATE however, after all of the splashing helping us come through in those the lottery and they’ll be enough cash cially had 195 individual state cham- Track, indoor girls (1): Emily Rachel Lieberberg, daughter of ceased, the depth and the heart of the outside lanes. He’s working the in my pockets — to get around to a pions in 15 different sports. Below is MacNeil. former WHS swimmer Fred Blue Devils accounted for six victo- younger guys really hard and just project I’ve long wanted to research. a list of those WHS sports and the Track, outdoor boys (38): Jimmy Lieberberg (’68), took a pair of thirds ries out of the 11 events to pull on top building up their endurance and mak- In the Den’s never-ending quest to athletes who have won state titles, Bird, Frank Esposito, Bob McCoy 2, for Millburn at the Northern Hills of the Raiders, 98-72, at the Westfield ing sure that they go all out.” find out just where WHS ranks among i.e., Group 4, Group 3 or All-Groups/ Walt Horner, Frank Jones, Jim Kane Conference championships on Jan. YMCA in Westfield on January 18. Kuehne touched first in the 100- the best athletic programs in New Meet of Champions; it does not in- 4, Al Bengston, Art Hartigan, Bob 13. Lieberberg, a sophomore, was The 6-3 Blue Devils’ first winning yard breaststroke at 1:04.70. In the Jersey during the 20th century, and clude sectional, county or district Savoye, Ed Miner, Dave Coleman, third in the 200 freestyle (2:04.49) event came in the 200-yard medley final event, Blue Devils Rob Parker, into the current century, I want to find champions, or members of champion Keith Davis, Kenny Blackwell, Andy and 100 butterfly (1:01.95). A week relay when the foursome of Luke Brian Giacopelli, David Wilson and what schools have won the most state relay teams. We regret in advance any Hubsch, Frank Kelly 2, Butch earlier, she helped Millburn win the Baran, Phil Anton, Chris DeLaFuente Rauch insured the victory by finish- team championships, in the most dif- names might have been overlooked, Woolfolk 2, Eldy Halsey, Cliff Essex County championship with a and Matt Green stroked to victory ing first in the 400-yard free relay ferent sports, and what schools have or omitted, in the end-of-season re- Sheehan 2, Dave Fitzgerald, Kevin third in the 200 free (2:04.38), a sec- with a time of 1:43.58. Blue Devil P. J with a time of 3:29.95. had the most individual state champi- ports we used to research this. McGorty 3, Andy Jacob 2, Drew Cary, ond in the 100 fly (1:01.96) and lead- Harley touched first in the 200 freestyle “I’m really proud of our team. We ons in sports where individual titles Bowling (1): Matt Rothstein. Jeff Sherman, Matt Elmuccio 3, Jeff off legs on the winning 200 (1:43.89) in 1:48.67 and DeLaFuente followed have come along way since last week are at stake. Cross-country, boys (9): Ed Hoos, Perrella 2. and 400 (3:45.01) freestyle relays. with a victory in the 200-yard indi- when we had some disappointing How WHS would stack up against Dave Coleman, Dave Calvert, Cliff Track, outdoor girls: none. Fred Lieberberg finished second vidual medley (IM) in 2:04.12. performances,” said Anton. “This, other longtime state power public Sheehan 2, Matt Elmuccio 3, Jeff Wrestling (11): Dennis Powers, (to teammate Steve Schmitt) in the Hillsborough Raider Pat Kuehne however, shows that we’re still strong schools — Ridgewood, Montclair, Perrella. Ken Cornell, Dave Morash 2, Joe 200 free and third (to teammate Gor- picked up a first in the 50-yard and we’re coming back and do awe- Hackensack, Columbia, Phillipsburg, Cross-country, girls: none. Wiendl, Bill Kenny, Frank Jackson, don Clark and runnerup Bob Milligan freestyle in 22.79. DeLaFuente regis- some things in February.” Union, Roselle Park, Plainfield, Diving, boys (18): Bob Clotworthy Kurt Stiefken, Rich Gottlick, Chris of Plainfield) in the 100 free at the tered his second win of the meet in the 50-free: (H) Pat Kuehne 22.79 Hunterdon Central, North Hunterdon, 3, Ken Welch, Rick Wells, Steve Campbell, Chuck Cosenza. 1968 state championships. He was 100-meter butterfly with a time of 100-free: (H) Tim Rauch 50.29 Long Branch, Rumson-Fair Haven, McCoy 2, Don Mutz 3, Ham Riddle, Next week we’ll take a look at the also a county champion in the 400 55.77 and Raider Tim Rauch took top 200-free: (W) P.J Harley 1:48.67 Neptune, Morristown, Mountain Steve Schramm 3, John Krakora, Ron list of Blue Devils’ team state cham- free (’67) and 200 free (’68). honors in the 100-yard freestyle in 500-free: (W) Harley 1:57.89 100-breast: (H) Kuehne 1:03.03 Lakes, Trenton, Princeton, Posyton, Matt Frawley 2. pionships. Becky Krakora, a freshman swim- 50.29. Harley easily outdistanced the 100-fly: K (W) Chris DaLeFuente 55.77 Moorestown, Atlantic City, Diving, girls: none. ELITE COMPANY mer at Pingry, is the daughter of former field in the 500-yard freestyle in 100-back: (W) Matt Meserole 57.68 Pleasantville, Vineland, Millville and Golf (3): Bob Wilkinson, Danny Junior Erin Miller is currently the WHS tennis standout Joe Krakora (’71) 4:57.89. Raiders Kuehne, Brian 200-IM: Mel (W) DeLaFuente 2:04.12 Paulsboro come to mind — is some- Williams, Terry Brady. No. 3 all-time scorer for WHS girls and the niece of former WHS diving Giacopelli, Rob Webb and Tim Rauch 200-free relay: (H) (Kuehne, Brian Giacopelli, Rob Webb, Rauch) 1:33.83 thing that will take time (which I have Gymnastics, boys (1): Dave basketball with 987 points. She will state champion John Krakora (’77). stroked home to grab first place in the 400-free relay: (H) (Rob Parker, lots of) and money (which I don’t) to Surgent. soon (quite probably it happened this The big man for Atlantic County’s 200-freestyle relay in 1:33.83 and Giacopelli, David Wilson, Rauch) 3:29.95 track down. Gymnastics, girls (1): Lauren past Tuesday against Plainfield) join Mainland Regional last week was Blue Devil Matt Meserole recorded a 200-medley relay: (W) (Luke Baran, Phil Since the NJSIAA started keeping Caravello. Anton, DeLeFuente, Matt Green) 1:43.58 the school’s very exclusive 1,000- Sean Bannon. After scoring a team- victory in the 100-yard backstroke Swimming, boys (65): Dick Point Club. There are just five other high 19 points on Thursday, the 6- with a time of 57.68. Larosa, Dick Schmal 2, Larry Mullen, “members” — Bob King (’63, 1329 foot-3 junior scored 13 points in “It was a great meet for us. We were Roger Anderson 5, Terry Bentley 2, points), Krissy Jeremiah (’88, 1169), Saturday’s win, including the tying supposed to be really close and we Jay Pierson, Steve Minkel, Jeff Bob Felter (’65, 1094), Liz McKeon basket with 8.1 seconds left. Sean is pulled it out by 20 or so points,” said Hitchings, Dan Nichols 2, Greg Weiss (’99, 1017) and Boo Bowers (’77, the son of Dr. John Bannon (’63), a Harley. “Kids finished their races re- 2, Dave Perkowski 3, Peter Heesch 2, 1002), who all joined the club during former WHS hoopster. “Jumpin’ ally strong and this should be a great Harvey Gerber 2, Doug Eakeley, John their senior year. John” was a starting forward and example as to what will happen the Ketcham 3, Doug McOwen 2, Chip Miller is the grand daughter of averaged 10 points a game on the rest of the year.” Demarest, Dave Demarest 4, Tom George Miller, captain of the 1936 1963 squad that went 21-3 and won McCoy 2, Steve Clark 2, Rich Haney, WHS basketball team that went 18-3 the county championship. That team Steve Schmitt 5, Gordon Clark 5, under coach Spittin’ Joe Freeman, featured two of WHS’s three 1,000- John Ackerson, Peter Meyers, Joe and the grand niece of Chick Miller, point scorers — Bob King and Bob Wilson 3, Paul Healy, Aaron Weber, one of the school’s top baseball play- Felter. Chris McFadden, Darren Hertell 4, ers in the early 1940s. Troy Woolfolk, the son of former Dave Schwartz 2. While Miller is the team’s key WHS star Butch Woolfolk (’78), has Swimming, girls (2): Lora Mas- player, the biggest reason in the 180- verbally committed to Michigan and ters, Dana Zonnevylle. degree turnaround of the girls’ pro- is expected to sign with the Wolver- Tennis, boys singles (1): Dave gram from the 0-21 season of 2003- ines next week. The 5-11, 176- Robinson. 04 (currently 10-3, including the 300th pounder from Sugar Land, Texas, is Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tennis, boys doubles: none. win in the modern history of the pro- the 44th-ranked defensive back in the PULLING OUT TWO ‘W’s…Blue Devil senior P.J. Harley stroked to victory in Tennis, girls singles (2): Kim gram, 1973-2007) is mostly because country. Butch, who set rushing and the 200 freestyle in 1:48.67, then easily outdistanced the field to win the 500-yard Schmidt 2. the other girls have really stepped up scoring records during his senior year freestyle in 4:57.89. Westfield won, 98-72. Tennis, girls doubles (4): Anne and made nice contributions. And at WHS, was a Rose Bowl MVP at Stuhler and Becky Maddox, Lisa Tay- Miller seemed quite comfortable with Michigan while playing for legend- lor and Penny Meikeljohn, Barbara that situation last Friday against ary coach Bo Schembechler. Deer and Lauren Van Leuven, Jessica Mother Seton, passing up a couple of Montel Glasco, WHS’s 2003 foot- Bender and Lisa Aliche. Note: In the open 3-point shots to get the ball to an ball co-captain, is expected to sign a pre-Title IX days, Stuhler and Maddox open teammate for a lay-up. Assist national letter of intent next week to won the 1969 N.J. Athletic Associa- queen Gabby O’Leary, four-year attend Marshall University. He has tion for Girls doubles tournament. starter Casey El Koury, Tara Handza, grown into a 280-pound defensive Taylor and Meikeljohn won the 1970 Diana Venezia, Keri Pringle, Gabby tackle. NJAAG advanced doubles tourna- Jakub, Katie Cronen, Steph Slodyczka ON THIS DATE ment while Deer and Van Leuven and Cyndil Matthew all provide scor- 1975: The late Jim Howard scored won the 1970 NJAAG intermediate ing options. a third-period escape to earn a 1-1 tie doubles tournament. NOBODY ASKED, BUT … at heavyweight and give the WHS Track, indoor boys (38): Frank The Den stopped by the WHS gym wrestling team a 21-20 victory over Esposito, Bill Clark, Wellington Ross Saturday afternoon to catch the boys Hunterdon Central. 4, Walt Horner, Bob McCoy 2, Frank basketball game against Dickinson DEVIL OF THE WEEK Jones, Jere Hanson, Dave Coleman, of Jersey City. There may not be a This week’s free sub from Al the Bob Hoffman, Steve Atwood, Dave more fun WHS team to watch then Owner at Westfield Subs (261 South Calvert, Paul Byrne, Tom Fennell, Ed coach Kevin Everly’s squad. The se- Avenue East) goes to wrestler Mark Morton 3, Steve Thatcher, Andy niors — energetic pointman Tommy Boyd. The first WHS quarterback to Hubsch 2, Frank Kelly, Cliff Sheehan, Bonard, do-it-all Mike Venezia, ever wrestle varsity, Boyd pinned his Kevin McGorty, Tony Tiller 2, Tim sweet-shooting Dan Pritsker and opponents in matches against Yockel, Drew Cary, Ted Kilcommons, muscleman Santo Nardi — are solid Rahway, Union and Cranford. Boyd veterans. And there were several times will be looking to repeat as a district during Saturday’s 76-44 win that champion next month. Everly had five very talented sopho- The Devil’s Den appears Thursday mores — guards Chris Sheehan and during the school year in The Westfield Mike Lessner, center Chris Jenkins Leader. Contact us with comments, and forwards Tony DiIorio and Jihad complaints and suggestions at Billups — on the court for extended [email protected]. GO DEVILS!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN gar Co-Captain Chris Cook at 171-lbs that I was going to win 1-0 but, when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and was engaged in a tight bout before someone sits out on me, I can just Having forfeited half of the weight he caught Cook with a chin pullback to grab his chin and suck him back. I classes due to several of its part-time record a fall early in the third period at kind of set it up. I wait for them to sit varsity matmen participating in the 4:15. After a scoreless first period, out,” explained Boyd. Union County JV Tournament, the Boyd escaped to go ahead, 1-0, but “I give Boyd credit for wanting to Westfield High School wrestling team had to fight out of a single-leg takedown go up and wrestle him. We just went had to make due with its remaining attempt from Cook. Later in the pe- over that (move) in practice. It’s nice seven matmen in a 48-24 defeat to riod, Boyd took Cook to the mat but it to see that he is using what he prac- host Cranford on January 20. The 7- was out of bounds. tices. The kid made one mistake. Boyd 7 Blue Devils won four of the con- “I wanted to take the challenge. took advantage,” said Blue Devil Head tested bouts via fall. He beat Andy (Castrorao) in the dis- Coach Glen Kurz. Blue Devil senior Mark Boyd tricts last year, 1-0. For a second, I After Westfield forfeited the next jumped up a weight class to face Cou- thought it was going to be a repeat five weight classes, 119-lb John David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Barnes took it to Cougar veteran Jesse WORKING AROUND A RED RAIDER…Raider sophomore Laura Degman, No. 12, attempts to work the ball around East Hynes, scoring two takedowns, an Side’s Katherine Morales, No. 11. Degman finished with six points and two assists. escape and two nearfalls before pin- ning him in 4:16 with a walk around arm bar. ZAZZALI PUTS IN 22 POINTS, JAICHON 9 REBOUNDS “Jesse is an experienced wrestler but John is at the point where we expect a lot of him. He opens up out Lady Basketball Raiders Tune Up there,” Kurz said. Cougar Mesut Oscan recorded a reversal, a cradle nearfall and a takedown to grab a 6-0 decision over With, 67-26, Win Over East Side Joe Panarese at 125-lbs. After another forfeit at 130-lbs, Cougar Ricky Mor- By DAVID B. CORBIN shorthanded situation creating numer- With their very aggressive defense, ris scored three takedowns and a pen- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ous tipped balls and steals, as well as the Raiders kept the ball out of East alty point to defeat Wendel Hammond, Despite nursing an ankle injury, dominating on the offensive and de- Side’s hands, especially in the first 7-1, at 135-lbs then Co-Captain Jeb Raider Allie Zazzali pumped in 22 fensive boards. Of the Raiders’ 15 half, with a 23-2 run in the first quar- Dennis used a double arm bar walk points, including four 3-pointers, in a acts of theft, Jackie Law (6 rebounds), ter and a 23-4 run in the second to around maneuver to pin Sam little over two quarters to lead the 7-5 Emily Meehan (7 rebounds) and command a 46-6, halftime lead. Mains Reichbach in 34 seconds at 140-lbs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Molly Meehan each had three, while bucketed seven of her points in the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil John Falzon used two girls basketball team to a 67-26 tune Zazzali had two. Kaylan Jaichon led first quarter then Zazzali dropped in TANGLING WITH COUGARS…Blue Devil John Barnes, top right, works a sit fine fireman’s takedowns before pin- up victory over 3-10 Newark East the Raiders with nine rebounds and 12 of her points in the second quarter. through arm bar on Cougar Jesse Hynes in the 119-lb bout. Blue Devil Mark Boyd, ning Ryan Tarantino in 3:38 with a far Side, minus its starting point guard, in Kathryn DeCataldo added two. “At the end of game, I told them not bottom left, fights off a single-leg takedown attempt by Cougar Chris Cook in the arm corkscrew, grapevine at 145-lbs. Scotch Plains on January 18. “We played well. They are not real to take any more (3-pointers). They 171-lb bout. “They were real Fireman’s! I The Raiders, who were able to give strong. Their best player scores about (East Side) were sagging off. My thought they were nice. After wres- their entire squad valuable playing two-thirds of their points. She’s their girls can shoot. If they are left open, tling for about a minute, I think he got time, capitalized on the Red Raiders’ point guard, so it was easy for us to we will knock them down,” said Davis. some confidence. I would like to see get on them in our press. We got a lot “I told them we are going to play hard him open up like that in every match,” Farmer Matmen Nip of easy baskets in the first half. I told in the first half.” said Kurz. my girls not to get a big head from The Raiders deliberately eased up Blue Devil Andy Castrorao final- Blue Devils, 37-31 this because we’ve got tough games on their aggressive defense in the ized the scoring quickly when he The Union High School wrestling coming up,” said Raider Head Coach second half and slowed down the pinned Jeff Caravello in 1:08 with a team received a 6-4, overtime victory Bruce Davis. “It was a good game to pace considerably. When Zazzali hit cradle at 152-lbs. from Calvin LeMatty over John get a lot of kids in the game. Every- a 3-pointer, making her total 22 points, “Andy took care of business. He Barnes in the 119-lb bout to snatch a body scored, everybody got to play, coach Davis immediately called was working his front headlock on one 37-31 victory from visiting Westfield everybody got major minutes and I timeout and rested her the remainder side and he made a nice adjustment to on January 17. was able to sit my starters.” of the game. The Raiders won the the other side. He took the cradle and Blue Devil Colin MacKay recorded That defensive dominance opened quarter, 9-8. The final quarter was a made the most of it,” said Kurz. a 55-second fall over Christian the door widely for a scoring frenzy. In 12-12 tradeoff, with Morales hitting WEIGHT SEQUENCE: Alvarez at 130-lbs and Wendell addition to Zazzali’s four 3-pointers, both of her 3-pointers and Nielsen 171: — Boyd (W) p Cook, 4:15 Hammend pinned Lulince Pierre in Lauren Mains (3-pointer) and Emily sinking hers. 189: — Kevin Aldredge (C) won forfeit 3:39 at 135-lbs. Matt Shaffer grabbed Meehan each netted nine points. “Second half, we backed our zone 215: — Mikayel El-Khoury (C) won forfeit an 11-7 decision over Corey King at Hwt: — Joe Brady (C) won forfeit Saxony Nielsen (5 points) bagged a 3- in. We told them, ‘nobody outside the 103: — Brian Buontempo (C) won forfeit 140-lbs and Adny Castrorao (160- pointer, Laura Degman (2 assists) and 3-point line. Don’t go for steals! Slow 112: — Connor Londregan (C) won forfeit lbs) won a 13-3, majority decision Jaichon each had six points and Molly it down a little bit!’ We were trying to 119: — Barnes (W) p Hynes, 4:16 over Gio Watkins. Mark Boyd (171- Meehan (3 assists) and Nicole Mineo get Allie 20 points. I told the coach as 125: — Oscan (C) d Panarese, 6-0 lbs) pinned Nnabuihe Chimizie in 130: — Chris Kein (C) won forfeit each sank four points, while DeCataldo soon as we get 20 I am taking her out. 135: — Morris (C) d Hammond, 7-1 3:14 and Nick DeFreitas received a and Law each scored a point and had That’s why I called the timeout,” said 140: — Dennis (C) p Reichbach, :34 forfeit at 112-lbs. Joe Panarese three assists. East Side’s Ayelen Davis. 145: — Falzon (W) p Tarantino, 3:38 dropped a tight, 6-4 decision to Farmer Cabrera-Miranda and Katherine Mo- East Side 2 4 8 12 26 152: — Castrorao (W) p Caravello, 1:08 John Simpson. 160: — Double forfeit rales each scored 10 points. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 23 23 9 12 67

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That one headlock, he just win, 7-5, and to give the Raiders a 37- jumpers and a foul shot for a 17-6 lead. “We played good defense. We got a lot couldn’t get out of it. Keith learns 24 lead. Westfield continued its dominant of steals, took charge of the rebounds from his mistakes,” said Raider Head “Mike doesn’t give anything up. ways on the floor and under the boards and we were making our shots.” Coach John Scholz. Right from the beginning, we knew and outscored the Rams, 19-11, in the “It was nice for me to get into the Raider heavyweight John Loomis, he could take him down. He does second quarter for a 36-17 lead. flow and hit my first couple of shots however, quickly got those six team amazing things,” said Scholz. Venezia rattled three jumpers through and get the win,” said Pritsker. “We points back when he tossed Andre At 135-lbs, Raider Ricky Olsson the iron, Bonard sank four points and knew they were struggling bringing Hunt to the mat with a head throw in used an arsenal of moves, including Pritsker, Lessner, Nardi and Billups the ball up, so we put on the pressure 51 seconds. Rahway answered at 103- three nearfalls to claim a 15-3, major- each added two. as much as we could.” lbs when Nate St. Elme pulled a slick ity decision over a bucking Octavio The Blue Devils added a 22-12 run In the fourth quarter, Everly looked to duck-under takedown and pried Dave Bent. in the third quarter to command a 58- his back-up troops and effectively used Casmas to his back in 1:29 with a “Ricky has a style that floats. It’s 29 lead. Venezia bucketed seven, in- Kopster, Sheehan, Mills and John Wilt. three-quarter nelson. one move after another. He’s a great cluding a 3-pointer. Pritsker added When asked about the performance The next key bout, 112-lbs, had mat scrambler, always makes things seven points, including a hit from of his senior starters, Everly said, Indian Juan Herrera nursing a 3-2 happen,” said Scholz. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times downtown. Bonard hit from long “This is their team and this is their lead over Tristan Bundy with time Raider Mike Ridge used a hard- HAMMERING OUT A MOVE…Raider Joe Bachi, top, attempts to blend a range and DiIorio scored two points. year, so this is their last go-around. running out in the third period. Bundy nosed style of top-control wrestling hammerlock with an arm bar to turn Indian Elias Acuna in the 160-lb bout. “After the Plainfield game and us They set goals for themselves that attempted a desperation takedown but to earn a 3-0 victory over Frank playing so well against them, we had a they want to achieve them. They need Herrera countered with a lateral drop Pauling in the final bout at 140-lbs. bad taste in our mouth knowing that we to carry us and they have been doing to record a 5:53 pin and to give his After a scoreless first period, Ridge Blue Devil Swimmers Dunk could have won, so we came out and a good job with it.” team a 24-22 lead with five bouts controlled Pauling throughout the wanted to end it right away, get an early Dickinson 17 19 22 18 76 remaining. second period, attempting to turn lead and that would be it,” said Venezia. Westfield 6 11 13 14 44 Gaines tore into 119-lb Alex Hanwi him with a pipe wrench lever. Ridge Hillsborough Girls, 113-57 and decked him in 46 seconds with an added an escape and a takedown in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 under-half nelson. the final period. “Jawan really picked it up. That WEIGHT SEQUENCE: honors by finishing first in the 100- now but, as tired as they are, they still was one of the swing matches. I was 145: — Mineo (S) p Hurtand, 1:02 breast stroke at 1:16.66. In the final swam very well. Our 500 was really 152: — Cannon (S) md Carbijal, 11-0 event, the foursome of Lemberg, Kyle good, our fly was good and I was very pleased,” commented Scholz. 160: — Bachi (S) d Acuna, 5-2 Rahway ceded a forfeit to Raider 171: — Zamzam (S) d Walsh, 8-2 Higgins, Julia Cederroth and Bridget really happy with Alleen Grogan’s Sal Gano at 125-lbs and bumped 189: — Goodridge (R) p Jacobs, 1:44 Grogan quieted their opponents by breast stroke. It was the best time for Stewart Minaya up to 130-lbs to face 215: — Manzini (R) p Baker, 1:21 placing first in the 400-freestyle re- that (1:13.76). We do not have just one Hwt: — Loomis (S) p Hunt, :51 lay in 3:58.57. person in every event; we have our Mike Ferrara, who recorded two 103: — St. Elme (R) p Casmas, 1:29 takedowns to take a 4-2 lead into the 112: — Herrera (R) p Bundy, 5:53 “Depth is definitely our most im- second and our third person that are third period. Minaya escaped and 119: — Gaines (S) p Hanwi, :46 portant asset as a team right now, and scoring. One of our goals was no sixth added a takedown to go ahead, 5-4, 125: — Gano (S) won forfeit that is key for the rest of the season,” places in any meet and they have been 130: — Ferrara (S) d Minaya, 7-5 said Blue Devil Head Coach Jamie very far and few between.” but Ferrara turned on the burners, 135: — Olsson (S) md Bent, 15-3 escaped and added a takedown to 140: — Ridge (S) d Pauling, 3-0 Ruszala. “Everyone is really tired right “A lot of people had an opportunity to swim that we didn’t think that were going to. We had a very strong begin- OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY 1/28 • 2PM TO 4PM ning and we pulled through at the end. Depth of the team is making the difference. We have three full swim- 29 FAULKNER DRIVE, WESTFIELD Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times mers in each lane. We’re tired but we MEETING THE CHALLENGE…Blue Devil senior forward Santo Nardi works pull through,” said senior team cap- his way through a defender and bangs in his shot. Westfield’s furious scoring tain Caitlyn Oster who swam the lead assault resulted in a 76-44 victory. lap in her 400-freestyle relay with a personal-best of 1:03.42. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 50-free: Liz Hawkins (W) 26.01 UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD 100-free: Meredith Smith (W) 58.51 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 200-free: Kylie Fraser (W) 2:00.75 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 500-free: Fraser (W) 5:22.62 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 100-breast: Elaine Anderson (W) 1:16.66 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the 100- butterfly: Hawkins (W) 1:03. 03 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 100-back: Kelsey Hurley (H) 1:04.7 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- 200-IM: Hurley (H) 2:16.05 petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary, 200-free relay: (W) (Alexi Kuska, Reyes, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Hawkins, Suzanne Lemberg) 1:43.48 contract and the resolution authorizing it 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the 400-free relay: (W) (Lemberg, Kyle are available for public inspection in the resolution authorizing it are available for Higgins, Julia Cederroth, Bridget Office of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board Grogan) 3:58.57 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-113 AWARDED TO: Schenck, Price, Smith RESOLUTION NO: 2007-70 PUBLIC NOTICE & King Morristown, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Development Direc- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS SERVICES: as Special Counsel for the tions, LLC Rahway, New Jersey PLANNING BOARD County of Union in the matter entitled SERVICES: to provide for the Senior Edgardo Ortiz v. UC, et als. Home Improvement Program NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the COSTS: in a sum not to exceed $5,000 COSTS: in the amount of $1,000,000. Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Plains will hold a Public Hearing on Febru- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders ary 12, 2007, Municipal Building, first floor 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $19.89 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue at 8:00 pm to hear the preliminary and final PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE major subdivision application for Needle Point Homes, LLC for property located at UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS New England Charm Rich in Architectural Detail. FEATURES: Custom Kitchen Cabinetry, Granite 1240 & 1250 Cooper Road, Block 14701, Lots 2 & 3, R-1 Zone which proposes to NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD flowing counters, Upgraded Appliances, steps to Huge Family Room with Fireplace, wall of windows subdivide two (2) lots into five (5) lots Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 and patio access by Atrium doors. 5 Bedrooms, MBR with dual opening fireplace, 4 Plus baths, retain the two (2) existing homes fronting Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the on Cooper Road and construct 3 new Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ideal au-pair possibility. Additionally, Media Room plus Rec Room. Abundance of storage. High homes on the lots which will front on the ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Efficiency air handling systems. extended Eton Row cul-de-sac. The fol- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service lowing variances are requested: pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 4: Lot contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it DIRECTIONS: Summit Avenue to Faulkner, See Signs. PRICE: $1,585,000. Width; Required: 160 feet; Existing & Pro- are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the posed: 156.03 - Existing Lots 2 & 3 Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. In addition, a waiver is requested for the RESOLUTION NO: 2007-73 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-81 A. George Rogers, REALTOR length of the Eton Row cul-de-sac and a AWARDED TO: Edmund’s & Associ- AWARDED TO: Connex, Transit, Inc., de minimis exception of Residential Site ates, Northfield, New Jersey Chicago, Illinois, New Jersey Direct Dial: 908-768-9677 Improvement Standards for sidewalk re- SERVICES: to provide maintenance and SERVICES: expanding the provision of Toll Free: 800-222-0507 quirement. technical support for the County’s Finan- Transportation Services All interested persons may be present cial Accounting and Electronic Requisition PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December Email: [email protected] and be heard. The file pertaining to this System 31, 2007 application is in the Office of the Planning PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December COSTS: increasing the contract amount Board and is available for public inspec- 31, 2007 by $80,539 bring the total contract award Additional New Construction: $1,250,000. to $1,800,000. PLUS available in Westfield. tion during regular office hours. 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By FRED LECOMTE had to do,” said Blue Devil Head With a 43-41 lead, the Blue Devils Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Coach Joe Marino. “We just became focused on patience, ball control and Junior point guard Gab O’Leary more patient. We didn’t loose our a smothering defense in the final sank five of six clutch free throws cool. We looked for the open shots quarter. The Blue Devils opened a late in the final quarter and freshman and they came through.” seven-point lead with three minutes Diana Venezia was consistent under Led by Pringle who erupted with remaining but Mother Seton re- the boards, pulling down 10 rebounds two 3-pointers and Miller who hit sponded with two quick buckets. as the Westfield High School girls for five points, the Devils jumped to Westfield iced the game when basketball team scooted past Mother a 16-13 lead in the first quarter. O’Leary nailed her free throws. Seton, 53-50 in Westfield on Janu- Mother Seton changed things drasti- “They were definitely dominating ary 19. cally in the second quarter when the boards, especially in the first half O’Leary finished with nine points, Sawyer rumbled on the court and but I was glad that we could keep up six assists, three steals and four re- wreaked havoc, outscoring the rotation, get our cool, slow them bounds. Venezia also blocked four Westfield, 14-9. O’Leary netted four down and relax on the offensive side,” shots and fired in seven points. Erin points. Jakub added one and Miller said Cronen. “Everyone kept their Miller (4 rebounds, 3 assists) led the sank two foul shots. heads up when they were double 10-3 Blue Devils with 13 points, The Blue Devils tightened up their teaming. It opened a lot of people Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times BREAKING 1,000 POINTS…Junior Erin Miller, flanked by her father Ed and mother Linda, hit her 1,000th career point including a 3-pointer. Katie Cronen defense, controlled the boards and and little by little we regained our with 4:33 remaining in the third quarter in the game against Elizabeth on January 23. The Blue Devils won, 58-40. (7 rebounds, 2 steals) finished with forced Mother Seton to miss their confidence.” nine points. Sophomore Kerri Pringle shots and make bad passes in the “We realized this was a close game (2 rebounds, 1 steal) was deadly from third quarter and outscored their op- and we needed to hustle and play Blue Devils Defeat Blue Devil Bowlers Register 3-point range with three. Stephanie ponent, 18-14. Pringle nailed an- like the top dogs. You just cannot let East Side Keglers, 7-0 Slodyzcka, Gabby Jakub and Tara other 3-pointer. Cronen added a slick your guard down and you need to Handza each contributed two points. steal and six points. Venezia blocked keep your cool. If you know that you The Westfield High School varsity Huge Victory over Elizabeth West Sawyer had a game high 21 a shot and rolled in a lay-up. Miller have an open shot you should take boys bowling team defeated Newark points and Adaobi Obaze added 20 added a 3-pointer and two points it,” added Pringle. “Defensively, I The Westfield High School bowl- Wright led the team with a high game of points for 8-6 Mother Seton. East Side, 7-0, on January 7. The ing team registered a huge, 2,937- 247, his personal best, and a high series from the stripe. Handza swirled in a helped them on the boards but you Blue Devils increased their record to “We took on the challenge today. lay-up. know it comes down to the rebounds. 2,747, victory over Elizabeth at of 565. Sophomore Matt Marcus fin- They had two girls who were tough 17-0 Hyway Lanes in Union on January ished strong with a 533 series. “We sat in a zone and we were They did get some on the inside but Brett Ettinger led the Blue Devils and they tried pushing us around but leaving them with a lot of open shots it’s who wants it more and whoever 16. The Blue Devils also won every The Elizabeth Minutemen varsity, our girls stood up to it. I told them at with a 696 series, which included two game for a 7-0 blanking to up their currently in first place in the Ameri- in that second quarter,” said Marino. does, it will show.” games of identical scores of 257. Alex halftime teams are firing for us. They We matched up in a man and that Mother Seton 13 14 14 9 50 record to 16-0. In 13 of the 16 wins, can Division of the Watchung Con- stepped it up and they did what they Wronski had a high game of 228, Eric Westfield has shut out its opponent ference, dropped to 10-3. Westfield kind of put a damper on things.” Westfield 16 9 18 10 53 Curialle had a 242 game, Bryan by a 7-0 score. leads the National Division. Elsasser shot 253 and Harrison Westfield won the first game, 977- Mercado had a 212. 886. Senior Alex Wronski shot a 253 PUBLIC NOTICE Kimberley Aslanian Haley The Blue Devils lead the Watchung game and junior Brett Ettinger shot UNION COUNTY BOARD Conference with 81 points won and OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 220. The game 2 score was 953-929. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD only 3 points lost. Linden is second Junior Eric Curialle led the team with with a 72-12, point total. The Blue Date Adopted: 1/18/07 a 231 game, Wronski assisted with a Public Notice is hereby given that the Redefining Real Estate Devils are 13-0 in conference ahead 223 game. Senior Co-Captain Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of Linden with an 11-2 record. ers has awarded a contract without com- Harrison Mercado had to strike out in petitive bidding as a Professional Service The junior varsity also defeated the 10th frame to secure the win. NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2002, 2004 & 2005 Eastside, 7-0. Jesse Embre rolled a pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This The Blue Devils outdistanced the contract and the resolution authorizing it high game of 216 and team-high se- Minutemen, 1,007-932, in game 3. are available for public inspection in the ries of 568. Justin Frazier-Wright Mercado continued his hot shooting Office of the Clerk of the Board. turned in another strong effort with with a 243 game and Ettinger shot RESOLUTION NO: 2007-63 games of 188 and 172. The win in- AWARDED TO: Care Perspectives, 230. Wronski chipped in with a 202 Inc., Phillipsburg, New Jersey creased the junior varsity record to game. Wronski also had high series 14-1. SERVICES: to provide consultation and of the day with a 678. Mercado fin- continuing education services to the staff ished with 621 and Ettinger finished at Runnells Specialized Hospital PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December with 620. 31, 2007 UNION COUNTY BOARD The junior varsity also defeated Eliza- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS COSTS: in an amount of $17,400. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD beth, 2,430-2,246, to elevate their record Nicole L. DiRado Date Adopted: 1/18/07 to 13-1. Sophomore Justin Frazier- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary, UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD resolution authorizing it are available for Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the of the Board Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- RESOLUTION NO: 2007-110 ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service amending (Resolution No. 2004-352) petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This AWARDED TO: Educational and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it SPRAWLING HENRY WEST WYCHWOOD GEM Health Center of America, Roseland, contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the New Jersey are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Elegant & spacious 10 room Henry West Colonial. The charm is abundant & location is ideal as this fine home SERVICES: to provide a comprehen- graciously sprawls across its property located in one of Westfield’s most desirable neighborhoods. Displaying quality sive residential treatment program for the RESOLUTION NO: 2007-90 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-91 adult male and female population with AWARDED TO: Dr. Stephen Parker, AWARDED TO: Iselin Veterinary Hos- craftsmanship & classic décor, this Wychwood gem is close to Echo Lake. The two fireplaces, abundant living space, drug and alcohol abuse problems Roselle Park, New Jersey pital, Iselin, New Jersey hardwood floors and sunlit rooms are only a few of the captivating features that this premier residence has to offer. PERIOD: to extend the contract period SERVICES: to provide medical exami- SERVICES: to provide on-call veteri- Offered for $1,325,000 two additional months through February nations for Sheriff’s Officer Candidates nary care for the Sheriff’s K-9 unit 28, 2007 PERIOD: January 1, 2007- December PERIOD: January 1, 2007- December COSTS: in the amount not to exceed of 31, 2007 31, 2007 $929,396.69. COSTS: in an amount of $5,000. COSTS: in an amount of $15,000. OPEN HOUSE EVENT, THIS SUNDAY 1~4PM Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. 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PUBLICATION St. Helen’s Sets Shoot-A-Thon WF Devilfish ‘B’ Boys Glide WBA ‘A’ Boys Cagers Win For Helping Hands and Hearts Past Hunterdon County Y Three at Red Bank Tourney WESTFIELD – The St. Helen’s suffered hardship or are less fortunate The Westfield Basketball Associa- game was a total team effort with all The Westfield Area Y Devilfish fin Whitmer touched first in 50-back tion sixth grade A boys went 3-0 this of the boys getting in the scoring CYO Basketball program will be hold- than us in our own community. boys B swim team trounced and second in 50-breast. Brandon ing its 4th Annual Shoot-A-Thon on Each participant will seek pledges, past weekend to advance to the finals column. Peter Ianelli, Parker Fried- Hunterdon County, 108-96, on Janu- Leuthhold clinched first in 50-fly of the Red Bank “Battle of the 5’s” man, Kevin Mikovits and Quinn Sunday, January 28, at the Westfield either a straight pledge of any amount ary 13. and second in 100-free. Nicholas High School. The fundraiser is to sup- of money or on a per shot basis. The St. Basketball Tournament in Red Bank. Dursee all chipped in four points each. Individual Medley: (10Us) Griffin Cannone (50-breast, 50-back) took Westfield improved to 9-5 on the sea- In game 3, Westfield took on port the “Helping Hands and Hearts” Helen’s CYO Basketball program will Whitmer, Kevin Clauss and Nicholas third. Tomasso Wagner took second service ministry at St. Helen’s Church. receive 75 percent and “Helping Hands son. Homldel and won, 37-22. Heroux Cannone touched 1-2-3. Daniel Myers in 50-fly. Westfield opened with a hard- again led Westfield with 10 points. St. Helen’s will have all nine of its and Hearts” will receive 25 percent. (11-12), Michael Pesin, (13-14) and (11-12s) Robert Lockatell (100- CYO Travel teams (Boys and Girls All those businesses and/or indi- fought, 48-44 victory over the host Dursee pushed in eight points and Justin Lo (15-18) took first. Ryan free, 50-fly) took first. Nicandro Blue Devils. Jake Heroux and Chris- was named player of the game. fourth – eighth grades). Additionally, viduals interested in sponsoring a St. Thomas (11-12), Sean Clark (13-14) Donadio placed second in 100-frees the St. Helen’s Parish teams will par- Helen’s CYO basketball player or tian Burgdorf each scored 15 points. Keegan Hess continued his good play and Brian Carr (15-18) grabbed sec- and first in 50-breast. Connor Moore Henry Smith led the defensive charge by banging in seven points to go ticipate in this event and will be led coach can contact a coach or player or ond. Nicholas Cannone (10U) and took first in 50-back and second in by League Director, Bob Smith. respond directly to Oliver Kirna by e- and also chipped in six points. along with five assists. The Westfield Mike Cifelli (15-18) took third. 50-fly. Daniel Myers touched second In game 2, Westfield beat up the sixth grade boys were to play the Since 1981, the Helping Hands and mail at ([email protected]) with a (8Us) Jack Naughton, Evan Moore in 50-breast and Brendan Oster Hearts ministry has been an outreach pledge amount. A pledge can by en- Bayshore Jammers, 47-26. David winner of the Ocean/ Middletown and Stefan Crigler touched 1-2-3 in clinched third in 100-free. Solomon led with eight points but the game in the finals. program that meets the spiritual, ma- tered at any time up to February 4 the 50-free. Naughton also took first (13-14s) Michael Rizzo (200-free, terial and financial needs of the St. when all teams will submit their in 25-backstroke and 25-butterfly. 100-breast) touched first. Michael PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Helen’s local community. The pro- pledges. Checks can be made out to: Noah Bram placed first in 25-breast- Pesin (100-back) took first. Matt UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS gram was extended to persons outside St. Helen’s CYO Basketball and stroke and Aedan Collins grabbed Trinkle (100-fly) placed first. Tim ORDINANCE NO: 643 -2007 the local community, primarily the mailed to: second. Evan Moore took third in 25- York (200-free, 100-back) took sec- INTRO DATE: 1/18/2007 poor and the homeless of inner cities. St. Helen’s Catholic Church back and Brian Bachmann clinched ond. Sean Clark (100-breast) took NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced The Shoot-A-Thon is a great opportu- c/o Oliver Kirna third in 25-fly. second. and passed on the first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders nity for everyone to help support a 1600 Rahway Avenue (9-10s) Andre Benz placed (100- (15-18s) Justin Lo and Brian Corea of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 18th day of January, 2007 and said program that benefits those who have Westfield, NJ 07090 Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting of said free, 50-breast) touched first. Grif- touched 1-2 in 100-fly. Brian Carr Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, Elizabeth, New grabbed second in the 100-breast. Jersey, on the15th day of February, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said Carson Foley earned second in 100- matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein back. Chris Joyce (200-free, 100- will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public breast) took third. Dorian Bogdanovski notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County touched third in 100-back. of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the The Devilfish touched first in each members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office medley relay event. of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNION COUNTY DISTRICT SOLID WASTE UNION COUNTY MANAGEMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE ALLSTATE POWER-VAC, INC., BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS BLOCK 343, LOTS 1 AND 2, IN THE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a Public Hear- INTO THE UNION COUNTY DISTRICT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ing will be held by the Union County Board PLAN AS AN INTERMODAL CONTAINER FACILITY of Chosen Freeholders on February 15, I. INTRODUCTION 1007, at 7:00 p.m. at the Union County The Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A 13:1E-1 et seq. (the “Act”), in pertinent Administration Building, Freeholders Meet- part, constitutes each of the State’s twenty-one (21) counties and the Hackensack ing Room, Administration Building, 6th Meadowlands Development Commission as a solid waste management district. The Act Floor, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New further provides that each solid waste management district, including the County of Union Jersey or at such other time as may be (“County”) develop a solid waste management plan setting forth the solid waste disposal scheduled by said Board of Chosen Free- strategy to be applied in the district. The Union County District Solid Waste Management holders, for the purpose of hearing per- Plan (the “County Plan”) was approved, with modifications, by the New Jersey Depart- sons interested in, or who are affected by, ment of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) on August 13, 1980, and has since been the adoption of an Amendment to the Solid amended and modified from time to time. The Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Waste Management Plan of the Union ers has designated the Union County Utilities Authority (“UCUA”) as the agency County Solid Waste Management District. responsible for the implementation of the County Plan in accordance with the Act. The name and address of the Union County The purpose of this Plan Amendment is to modify the County Plan to include an District Solid Waste Coordinator is Sunil intermodal container facility (“Facility”) to be operated by Allstate Power-Vac, Inc. K. Garg, Ph.D., Esq., c/o Union County (“Allstate”). Allstate has proposed, and is hereby being admitted to the County Plan, to Utilities Authority, 1499 Routes 1&9 North, accept in closed containers up to 770 tons per day of solid waste generated outside of Rahway, New Jersey. The Plan Amend- the County at its location on 928 East Hazelwood Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey, that will ment that is the subject of the Hearing has then be subsequently shipped off-site to an appropriate facility for treatment, recycling been prepared in accordance with the or disposal. Solid Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.) For the purpose of provid- II. INCLUSION OF ALLSTATE POWER-VAC, INC., BLOCK 343, LOTS 1 & 2, IN ing that: THE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY INTO THE UNION COUNTY DISTRICT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AS AN INTERMODAL CONTAINER FACIL- THE PURPOSE OF THIS ITY Weichert PLAN AMENDMENT IS TO Appendix ‘A’ contains a copy of Allstate’s “Application for Inclusion of a Solid Waste WeichertMODIFY THE UNION COUNTY Facility or Recycling Center in the Union County Solid Waste Management Plan,” as DISTRICT SOLID WASTE supplemented, that is attached hereto and incorporated herein. MANAGEMENT PLAN TO IN- Appendix ‘B’ contains a Resolution of the UCUA, duly adopted on January 17, 2007, CLUDE ALLSTATE POWER- which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, recommending that the Facility to be VAC INC., BLOCK 343, LOTS owned and operated by Allstate Power-Vac, Inc. be included in the County Plan as an 1 & 2, IN THE CITY OF intermodal container facility. RAHWAY AT 928 EAST The County Plan is hereby amended to include the following solid waste facility: HAZELWOOD AVENUE INTO THE UNION COUNTY DIS- Facility Lot and Block TRICT SOLID WASTE MAN- Allstate Power-Vac, Inc. RAHWAY AGEMENT PLAN AS AN 928 East Hazelwood Avenue Lots 1 and 2, Block 343 INTERMODAL CONTAINER Rahway, New Jersey 07065 FACILITY TO ACCEPT UP TO Intermodal Container Facility 770 TONS PER DAY OF SOLID III. SCOPE OF PLAN AMENDMENT WASTE FROM OUTSIDE OF This Plan Amendment incorporates by reference, as if set forth herein at length, the THE COUNTY OF UNION. Union County District Solid Waste Management Plan, as certified by the NJDEP on You may appear in person, or by agent, August 13, 1980, and all subsequent Plan Amendments so certified, to the extent that or by attorney, and present comments they are not inconsistent with this Plan Amendment. A copy of the Union County District relative to the Plan Amendment. A copy of Solid Waste Management Plan, along with all subsequent Amendments and NJDEP the Plan Amendment is available for pub- Plan Certifications, is available for review at the offices of the Union County Utilities lic inspection at the office of each Munici- Authority, 1499 Routes 1&9 North, Rahway, New Jersey, during normal business hours, pal Clerk in the County of Union, at the for public review and inspection. Copies of the County Plan, Plan Amendments and office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen NJDEP Plan Certifications are available in accordance with the Authority’s policy with Freeholders of Union County, at the ad- respect to photocopying and at the offices of the Clerk of the Union County Board of dress stated above, during regular busi- Chosen Freeholders. ness hours and at the Offices of the Union If any clause, provision, subsection, section or article of this Plan Amendment shall be County Utilities Authority, 1499 Routes 1 ruled invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or administrative agency, the & 9 North, Rahway, New Jersey during invalidity of such clause, provision, subsection, section or article, shall not affect any of regular business hours. the remaining provisions, unless such ruling adversely impacts the purpose and effect Nicole DiRado, Clerk of of the remaining portions of this Plan Amendment. the Board of Chosen Freeholders. IV. EFFECTIVE DATE 2 T - 1/25/07 This Plan Amendment shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of Chosen & 2/1/07, The Leader Fee: $100.98 Freeholders of the County of Union, and certification by the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Reading is Good For You 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $137.70 MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS® NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST Holly Cohen • Top Producer, Month of December • Westfield area Specialist • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses goleader.com/subscribe • Buying, Selling or Rental

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BEDROOM SET Buy and Sell EDUCATION Yvonne @ (917) 567-1736 Light filled kitchen overlooking Thomasville queen bed, or Robert @ (732) 718-2719 The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in park and bird sanctuary. Finished 2 side column dressers + full on the Net! Edison, NJ has the following basement with home theater, dresser, light bridge/mirror Employment Opportunities. LIBRARY ASSISTANT playroom, office and wine cellar. headboard. Pale oak. $400. www.goleader.com Lots of storage. A Must See! Leave message (908) 403-7610. TEACHING: Westfield Memorial Library. Part- time Library Assistant with (908) 232-7080 Middle School Spanish - part-time, excellent customer service skills PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE long-term substitute for maternity wanted for busy Circulation desk. TOWN OF WESTFIELD of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance leave for grades 6, 7, & 8. Computer skills required, library goleader.com/classifieds UNION COUNTY BOARD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT requires a side yard setback of 10 feet. Present and proposed is 8.17 feet. Ordi- COACHING: experience a plus. Some daytime OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS The Board of Adjustment of the Town of NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Thurs- nance requires a rear yard setback of 35 hours, one night a week and PUBLIC NOTICE feet. Present is + 33 feet. Proposed is + 28 Immediate Vacancies: Assistant Date Adopted: 1/18/07 day, February 8, 2007 in the Community alternate Saturdays required. $10/ feet. Ordinance allows a maximum cover- Coach -Varsity Softball. Assistant UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Room at the Municipal Building, 425 East hour; excellent vacation and sick OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at age by buildings and above ground struc- Coach - Middle School Softball. tures of 20%. Present is 15%. Proposed is benefits. Applications available at NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- 20.8%. Assistant Coach - Middle School Date Adopted: 1/18/07 petitive bidding as a Professional Service ing appeals for variance(s) from the re- the Circulation desk, 550 E. Broad, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Track & Field. Public Notice is hereby given that the quirements of the Westfield Land Use Salvatore Esposito, 562 Highland or e-mail resume to contract and the resolution authorizing it Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Ordinance. Avenue, Applicant is seeking permission are available for public inspection in the Middle School athletics begins at [email protected] EOE ers has awarded a contract without com- to construct a deck on the rear of the Office of the Clerk of the Board David & Margaret Norwine, 568 2:15 p.m. on school days. Varsity petitive bidding as a Professional Service house contrary to sections 11.06E6 and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Sherwood Parkway, Applicant seeking athletics begins at 3:30 p.m. and RESOLUTION NO: 2007-101 permission to retain fence as installed 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- FREELANCERS WANTED contract and the resolution authorizing it nance requires a side yard setback of 15 competes on some Saturdays. amending (Resolution No. 2006-1030) upon an existing retaining wall with non- are available for public inspection in the AWARDED TO: Cranford Hockey feet. Present and proposed is 7.5 feet. For more info about Wardlaw- Strong, detail-oriented writers Office of the Clerk of the Board. preferred side facing outward contrary to Club, Cranford, New Jersey section 12.07D, 12.07E, 12.07G and Ordinance allows a maximum coverage Hartridge, an equal opportunity with professional demeanor by buildings and above ground structures RESOLUTION NO: 2007-99 SERVICES: to provide instructors for 12.08C of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- needed to cover local of 20%. Present is 17.2%. Proposed is employer, AWARDED TO: Accurate Document group ice hockey clinics at Warinanco nance requires fence installation with pre- visit www.whschool.org. government meetings. Must Destruction, Inc., Lawrenceville, New Skating Center for the 2007 Ice Skating ferred side facing the neighbors and al- 21%. Season be able to meet deadlines, Jersey lows a maximum average height of fence Third Ward Political Club (T/A Italian Please send cover letter, COSTS: for an additional amount of SERVICES: for mobile Paper Shred- including retain wall of 6 feet. Present and American Club of Westfield), 505 Cen- resume, and contact information know how to write a lead, and $2,900 for a total not to exceed $8,500due ding Services at up twenty locations proposed is non-preferred side facing the tral Avenue, Applicant seeks variances take an active interest in their to the participation and attendance ex- for three references to: throughout Union County during 2007 abutting properties and an average height and minor site plan approval so as to ceeding the amount of the original Donna Brack, Office Manager beats in order to develop news COSTS: in the amount of $10,000 of 8.5 feet. Ordinance requires a + 2.5 foot permit the expansion of the front of the contract.(The anticipated revenue gener- stories. Please email (Funded through the Solid Waste Ser- setback from the property line while + 1 building, façade improvement, and instal- The Wardlaw-Hartridge School ated from this contract is $11,300.) vices Grant) foot is proposed. lation of new signage. 1295 Inman Ave. resume and clips to: Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Applicant seeks variances from the fol- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Kenny & Felice Band, 301 Vernon Edison, NJ 08820 or [email protected] Clerk of the Board of Freeholders lowing: e-mail [email protected]. 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $24.99 Place, Applicant is seeking permission to construct a porch on the front of the house List of New C,40:55D-70 c. and d. vari- ances requested: and a mud room at the rear entrance, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Section 11:26E(2) of the Land Use Ordi- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE contrary to sections 11.09E5, 12.04F1, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance. nance. Ordinance requires minimum side UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD yard of 10 feet. Present and proposed is COUNTY OF UNION Ordinance requires a minimum street side OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 9.7 feet. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD TAKE NOTICE That pursuant to Resolution No. 200-06, adopted by the Township yard setback for corner lots of 20 feet. Present is 15.5 feet. Proposed is 15.5 feet. Section 11:26H(3) referring to Section Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Council of the Township of Scotch Plains on December 19, 2006, that the undersigned 17.02B(4) of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum coverage Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the will expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and Ordinance requires eleven (11) parking Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- locations specified below, the following motor vehicles which came into the possession by buildings and above ground structures of 20%. Present is 18.9%. Proposed is spaces. Present and proposed are zero ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Scotch Plains Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to (0) parking spaces. 20.4%. Ordinance requires a front yard petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service claim same. Section 11:26H(4) referring to Section pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no setback of 31 feet (EFYD). Present is 31 feet. Proposed is 26 feet. 16.04E(1)(b) of the Land Use Ordinance. contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each Ordinance permits a maximum sign height are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. Mark & Kimberly Rhodes, 10 Webster of twelve (12) feet. Proposed sign height is Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at Place, Applicant is seeking permission to nineteen (19) feet. time of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. RESOLUTION NO: 2007-69 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-103 construct a first floor addition contrary to The public auction shall be held on February 6, 2007 in accordance with the laws of the Section 12.03D of the Land Use Ordi- Variances, waivers or exceptions from AWARDED TO: CCMS, Colts Neck, AWARDED TO: Dr. Michael Armando, certain site plan details or relief from re- State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. nance. Ordinance requires an average New Jersey DVM, dba Town and Country Veterinar- quirements may be sought as appropri- SERVICES: for professional engineer- ian House Calls, Chester, New Jersey The following vehicle may be examined at Ace Service Center, 1509 East Front Street, established front yard (100 feet) of 46.95 feet. Present is 40.85 feet. Proposed is ate. ing services to obtain additional licensing SERVICES: to provide routine and emer- Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 at 8:45 am. Public Auction will commence at 9:00 am. Plans and application are on file in the from the FCC, together with site assess- gency medical treatment to the horses at 40.85 feet. MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID office of the Town Engineer, 959 North ments and needs analysis; EDACS radio the Watchung Stables for the calendar Chevy 1998 2CNBJ1361W6904687 $12,550.00 Mr. & Mrs. Alfred West, 809 East Broad Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and system 2007 Plymouth 1994 1P3AP24D5RN153840 $11,650.00 Street, Applicant is seeking permission to may be seen Monday through Friday from COSTS: in the amount of $50,000 COSTS: not to exceed $10,000. construct an addition to the existing 1-1/2 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Dated: January 22, 2007 Barbara Riepe story single family residence making it a 2- Kathleen A. Nemeth Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Township Clerk 1/2 story single family residence contrary Secretary, Board of Adjustment 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 1/25/07, The Times Fee: $43.86 to sections 11.07E6, 11.07E7, and 12.04F 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $95.37

Edwin James RENOVATION SVCS. •Bathroom Renovations •Wood & Laminate Flooring •Trim & Tiling •Interior Painting •Repairs •Light Construction & More 732-887-4369 Page 18 Thursday, January 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 BOARD OF EDUCATION Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE TO BIDDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Sealed proposals will be received by the petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary, petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service Board of Education of the Westfield School pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This District, Union County, New Jersey, at the contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the resolution authorizing it are available for are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the Westfield, New Jersey, for the following Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. supplies, equipment or services: of the Board RESOLUTION NO: 2007-66 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-114 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-102 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-117 BID FOR: amending (Resolution No. 2006-1255) amending (Resolution No. 2006-667) RESOLUTION NO: 2007-62 amending (Resolution No. 2006-1029) amending (Resolution No. 2006-580) B08-01 INDUSTRIAL ART SUPPLIES AWARDED TO: PMK, Inc., Cranford, AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud AWARDED TO: Pino Consulting AWARDED TO: Ice Chalet, Union, New AWARDED TO: Robert Varady, Esq., FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR New Jersey Cranford, New Jersey Group, Inc., West Windsor, New Jersey Jersey Union, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide additional on- SERVICES: as Special Counsel for the SERVICES: as Special Counsel for the SERVICES: to provide assistance in the BIDS DUE: SERVICES: to provide a head instruc- call engineering services. This is in con- County of Union in the matter entitled County of Union in the matter entitled preparation of the 2006 Medicare and FEBRUARY 26, 2007 AT 1:00 PM tor and private and/or group ice skating junction with and for the Open Space, Estate of Edward Sinclair v. UC, et als. Medical Cost Reports for Runnells Spe- lessons at the Warinanco Skating Center Golda Harris v. UC, et als. The bids will be received at the Admin- Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 cialized Hospital for the 2007 Ice Skating Season COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Fund for a new total contract not to exceed PERIOD: February 1, 2007-December COSTS: for an additional of $2,000 for for a new total contract not to exceed Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date COSTS: in an additional amount of $50,000 31, 2007 a total not to exceed $12,000. (The antici- $10,000 and at the time indicated, and then publicly $100,000 for a new total contract amount Nicole L. DiRado COSTS: in an amount not to exceed pated revenue generated from this con- Nicole L. DiRado opened and read aloud. not to exceed $225,000 Clerk of the Board of Freeholders $16,500. tract is $20,670) Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Bids must be in strict compliance with Nicole L. DiRado 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.93 specifications. Specifications may be se- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD 789-4407. Bids must be made on the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS proposal forms in the manner designated. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Proposals must be endorsed on the out- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS side of the sealed envelope, with the name OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the bidder, the bidder’s address and NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 1/18/07 the name of the supplies, equipment, or Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the services for which the bid is submitted. It is Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- understood and agreed that proposals may Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- be delivered before the time or at the place ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it petitive bidding as an extraordinary, specified for opening. The Board of Edu- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary, are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. cation assumes no responsibility for bids pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the mailed or misdirected in delivery. contract and the resolution authorizing it 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for The Board of Education of the Town of are available for public inspection in the RESOLUTION NO: 2007-61 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-104 resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, Office of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: Bunzl, Philadelphia, AWARDED TO: Comprehensive Psy- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board reserves the right to accept or reject any of the Board RESOLUTION NO: 2007-65 Pennsylvania chological Services, P.A., Clark, New and/or all bids for the whole or any part and AWARDED TO: T & M Associates, SERVICES: for the housekeeping sup- Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2007-60 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-72 waive any informalities in the interest of Middletown, New Jersey plies for Runnells Specialized Hospital SERVICES: to provide psychological AWARDED TO: US PASS, (U.S. Postal AWARDED TO: Union County Devel- the Board of Education. No bid may be SERVICES: for the purpose of providing PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December evaluations for Union County Police Offic- Acute Services Solutions) Union, New opment Corporation, Union, New Jer- withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days technical support and development of Lo- 31, 2007 ers personnel system Jersey sey after the date set for the opening thereof. cal Government Assistance Applications COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed SERVICES: to generate revenue by fill- SERVICES: to provide general economic Bidding shall be in conformance with the to the State of New Jersey, Land Acquisi- $47,000. $9,000 ing sub-acute beds using an outside agency development services within Union County applicable requirements of tion and Park Development, Green Acres Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to Program for two projects: Stanford Drive Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 31, 2007 31, 2007 the “Public School Contracts Law”. Park, Berkeley Heights and Ponderosa 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Bidders are required to comply with the Farm Park, Scotch Plains, New Jersey $24,000. $80,000 requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- with and for the Open Space, Recreation PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado lations of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders and Historic Preservation Trust Fund UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD BIDDERS NOTE: Each bid shall be Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $22.95 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $22.95 $15,000. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD check or certified check made payable to PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 the Westfield Board of Education, for ten PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the percent (10%) of the amount of the total UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $26.01 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- bid, however, not to exceed $20,000. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- By order of the Town of Westfield Board NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an extraordinary, petitive bidding as an extraordinary, of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Date Adopted: 1/18/07 Date Adopted: 1/18/07 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Robert A. Berman TOWN OF WESTFIELD Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Board Secretary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- INVITATION TO RE-BID resolution authorizing it are available for resolution authorizing it are available for 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $52.02 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as an extraordinary, of the Board CEIVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUN- of the Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. PUBLIC NOTICE CIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT contract and the resolution authorizing it 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the RESOLUTION NO: 2007-87 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-83 THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST are available for public inspection in the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS resolution authorizing it are available for AWARDED TO: Wisolmerski Associ- AWARDED TO: Jewish Family Ser- BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW Office of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ates, Inc., Pembroke Pines, Florida vices, Elizabeth, New Jersey INVITATION TO BID JERSEY, ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, of the Board SERVICES: to provide computer sup- SERVICES: for the purpose of providing RESOLUTION NO: 2007-115 Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- 2007 AT 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME port services and updating recording and ongoing care management services to cli- amending (Resolution No. 2005-295) ders to bid for the following Project: RESOLUTION NO: 2007-71 FOR THE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT FOR indexing system for the New Redundant ents eligible for the Community Care for AWARDED TO: Gill & Cohen, THE PURCHASE OF CHEMI- AWARDED TO: Union County Devel- PLOWING AND HAULING SNOW FROM Hardware for the County’s Clerk Office the Elderly and Disabled Program Montclair, New Jersey CALS, SEEDS AND FERTIL- opment Corporation, Union, New Jer- THE STREETS, WALKWAYS AND COSTS: in an amount of $39,830. (CCPED) SERVICES: as Special Counsel for the IZERS AND OTHER SUP- sey PARKING LOTS IN THE TOWN OF Nicole L. DiRado PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December County of Union in the matter entitled PLIES FOR THE MAINTE- SERVICES: to provide procurement WESTFIELD. EQUIPMENT TO BE Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 31, 2007 Alyssa A. Scala v. UC, et als. NANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP training/technical assistance to private RENTED ON AN HOURLY BASIS WITH 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 COSTS: in the amount of $109,440. COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 OF SCOTCH PLAINS, BORO businesses within Union County and as- OPERATOR INCLUDES DUMP Nicole L. DiRado for a new total contract not to exceed OF FANWOOD AND THE sociated general economic development TRUCKS, (TWO AXLE TANDEM) FRONT PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board of Freeholders $15,000 SCOTCH PLAINS BOARD OF services to the County END LOADERS, BULLDOZERS AND 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Nicole L. DiRado EDUCATION. PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December GRADERS. BIDDERS MUST COMPLY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Bids will be accepted only by mail or in 31, 2007 WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.93 person to the Office of the Township Clerk, COSTS: in an amount not to exceed 127 PL 1975 SUPPLEMENT TO THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR UNION COUNTY BOARD Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park $80,000 LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (AF- PUBLIC NOTICE THE TOWNSHIP’S MASTER PLAN OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Nicole L. DiRado FIRMATIVE ACTION). REEXAMINATION REPORT NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) Clerk of the Board of Freeholders All bidders must submit with their bid Date Adopted: 1/18/07 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS until February 13th, 2007 at 10:00 AM 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $24.99 a copy of their New Jersey Business Please take notice that a public hearing Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The Township of Scotch Plains (hereinaf- Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- will be held by the Scotch Plains Planning Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 1/18/07 ter “Township”) shall not be responsible PUBLIC NOTICE mit proof of registration will disqualify Board on Monday, February 12, 2007, at ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or the bid. 7:30 pm, at the Municipal Building, First TOWN OF WESTFIELD petitive bidding as an extraordinary, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- delivered late by the Postal Service. At the SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR Floor Council Chambers, 430 Park Av- PLANNING BOARD unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- above time, the bids will be publicly opened PROCURED AT THE OFFICE OF THE enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey to con- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the petitive bidding as a Professional Service and read aloud. All bids must be pre- The Westfield Planning Board will meet TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS sider the adoption of the Scotch Plains’ resolution authorizing it are available for pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This sented in sealed envelopes which are on February 5, 2007 in Council Chambers CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE, WEST, Master Plan Reexamination Report as public inspection in the Office of the Clerk contract and the resolution authorizing it clearly marked “Scotch Plains Town- in the Westfield Municipal Building, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. required by Municipal Land Use Law of the Board are available for public inspection in the ship Shared Service Bids”, 430 Park Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RE- N.J.S.A. 40:55D-89. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey and consider the following application. SERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY Copies of the report will be available for RESOLUTION NO: 2007-112 07076". No bid will be received after the F & J Foot Co, L.L.C. seeks preliminary AND ALL BIDS, IF IN THE INTEREST OF public review at the office of the Township AWARDED TO: Winning Strategies RESOLUTION NO: 2007-92 time and date specified. and final site plan approval and associates THE TOWN, IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE Clerk and Office of the Planning Board, Washing, Washington, D.C. AWARDED TO: Kanen Psychological The Township of Scotch Plains is variances and waivers to replace old struc- TO DO SO. Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, SERVICES: to develop a comprehen- Associates, Ridgewood, New Jersey acting as the lead agent for this bid. tures containing a total of eight (8) residen- KENNETH B. MARSH Scotch Plains, New Jersey during normal sive strategy and assist Union County in SERVICES: for the purpose of providing Additional members participating in this tial units with two (2) new structures con- TOWN ENGINEER business hours. the development of proposals in pursuing psychological evaluations for Sheriff’s Of- bid will be the Boro of Fanwood and the taining six (6) attached single-family resi- 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $35.19 Barbara Horev funding opportunities at the federal level ficer Candidates Scotch Plains Board of Education. Each dential dwelling units (three (3) in each Planning Board Secretary PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December PERIOD: January 1, 2007- December entity will be entitled to purchase off of structure) at 112, 112 ½, 114 and 116 PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 1/25/07, The Times Fee: $21.42 31, 2007 31, 2007 this bid. Each entity will deal solely Cacciola Place (lots 2 and 3, block 4001). COSTS: in the amount of $150,000 COSTS: in an amount of $5,000. UNION COUNTY with the awards winner for the particu- This property is in the RA-3 Zone. PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS lar items that they are in need of (i.e. Applicant seeks variances from the fol- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ordering, payment of bills and receipt lowing: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a Public Hear- 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 CHANCERY DIVISION of materials will be the responsibility of List of New C40:55D-70c and d Vari- ing will be held by the Union County Board UNION COUNTY each entity.) Bidders should also be ances Requested: of Chosen Freeholders on February 15, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-14055-06 aware that some of the requirements Section 11.16.E.1 of the Land Use Ordi- 1007, at 7:00 p.m. at the Union County FILE NO. 9605-06 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS may differ from entity to entity and they nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot Administration Building, Freeholders Meet- ORDINANCE NO: 642 -2007 will be required to meet the standards area of 15,000 square feet. Proposed is ing Room, Administration Building, 6th NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT INTRO DATE: 1/18/2007 set forth by that entity. 10,580 square feet. Floor, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: After receipt of bids, no bid may be Section 11.16.E.2 of the Land Use Ordi- Jersey or at such other time as may be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced JOBETE MUSIC CO., INC.; withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the nance. Ordinance requires minimum lot scheduled by said Board of Chosen Free- and passed on the first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders date of the bid opening except if provided width of 100 feet. Proposed is a 75 feet. holders, for the purpose of hearing per- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 18th day of January, 2007 and said for herein. The bid of any Bidder who Section 11.16.E.3 of the Land Use Ordi- sons interested in, or who are affected by, REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting of said consents to an extension may be held for nance. Ordinance requires minimum front the adoption of an Amendment to the Solid & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, Elizabeth, New consideration for a longer period of time as yard average of 6.80 feet. Proposed is 1 Waste Management Plan of the Union whose address is 290 US Highway 46 Jersey, on the 15th day of February, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said may be agreed upon between Bidder and foot. County Solid Waste Management District. West, DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY 07834, matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein the Township. Section 11.16.E.4 of the Land Use Ordi- The name and address of the Union County an Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. All bids must be on the bid forms pro- nance. Ordinance requires minimum side District Solid Waste Coordinator is Sunil Action, in which FT PROPERTIES LLC is A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in yard of 30 feet. Proposed is a 5 feet. K. Garg, Ph.D., Esq., c/o Union County the plaintiff and TRACEY M. ALLEN, ET notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County the Bid Package. Specifications and bid Section 11.16.E.4 of the Land Use Ordi- Utilities Authority, 1499 Routes 1&9 North, ALS; are defendants, pending in the Su- of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the forms may be obtained from the Office of nance. Ordinance requires minimum rear Rahway, New Jersey. The Plan Amend- perior Court of New Jersey, Chancery members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office Recreation, Municipal Building, Township yard of 30 feet. Proposed is 6.38 feet. ment that is the subject of the Hearing has Division, UNION County and bearing of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, of Scotch Plains, between the hours of Section 11.16.E.5 of the Land Use Ordi- been prepared in accordance with the Docket No. F-14055-06 within thirty-five Elizabeth, New Jersey. 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through nance. Ordinance requires maximum den- Solid Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A. (35) days after January 25, 2007 exclusive Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Friday. sity of 25 units per acre, requiring 6.07 13:1E-1 et seq.) For the purpose of provid- of such date. If you fail to answer or appear AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNION COUNTY DISTRICT SOLID Bid proposals and all required docu- here. Proposed is 6 units. ing that: in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO 1) INCLUDE THE DELAWARE AND ments must be completed and submitted Section 11.16.E.6 of the Land Use Ordi- by Default may be rendered against you THE PURPOSE OF THIS HUDSON RAILWAY COMPANY, INC. D/B/A CANADIAN PACIFIC RAIL- by the date as set forth above. All docu- nance. Ordinance requires maximum for relief demanded in the Complaint. You PLAN AMENDMENT IS TO WAY TRANSFER STATION IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AS THE ments in the enclosed Bid Package must rooms per acre of 50, requiring 12.1 here. shall file your Answer and Proof of Service MODIFY THE UNION COUNTY COUNTY’S DESIGNATED FACILITY TO WHICH SOLID WASTE TYPES accompany the bid proposal. Proposed is 12 rooms. in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior DISTRICT SOLID WASTE 13, 13C, 23 AND 27 ARE DIRECTED, 2) INCLUDE THE CONTRACT BY In addition to the above documents, a Section 11.16.E.7 of the Land Use Ordi- Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- MANAGEMENT PLAN TO 1.) AND BETWEEN THE UNION COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND THE certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond nance. Ordinance requires maximum build- plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, INCLUDE THE DELAWARE DELAWARE AND HUDSON RAILWAY COMPANY, INC. D/B/A CANA- issued by a responsible bank, trust com- ing height of 2 floors per 38 feet. Proposed in accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- AND HUDSON RAILWAY DIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY FOR SOLID WASTE TYPES 13, 13C, 23 AND 27 pany or insurance company, payable to is 3 floors. tice and Procedure. COMPANY, INC. D/B/A CA- DISPOSAL SERVICES, AND 3) TO DIRECT ALL SOLID WASTE TYPES the Township of Scotch Plains shall be Section 11.16.E.8 of the Land Use Ordi- You are further advised that if you are NADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY 13, 13C, 23 AND 27 TO THE DELAWARE AND HUDSON RAILWAY submitted with each bid as a guaranty that nance. Ordinance requires minimum dis- unable to obtain an attorney you may TRANSFER STATION AT 91A COMPANY, INC. D/B/A CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY TRANSFER if a contract is awarded the Bidder shall tance between buildings of 30 feet. Pro- communicate with the Lawyer Referral BAY AVENUE, NEWARK, STATION IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO REGULATORY execute said Contract. The Bid Security posed is 60 feet between buildings. Service of the County of Venue and that if NEW JERSEY, AS THE WASTE FLOW CONTROL. shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) Section 11.16.E.9 of the Land Use Ordi- you cannot afford an attorney, you may COUNTY’S DESIGNATED of the total amount of the bid or nance. Ordinance requires maximum cov- communicate with the Legal Services Of- WHEREAS, pursuant to the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq. FACILITY TO WHICH SOLID TwentyThousand Dollars ($20,000.00), erage by buildings of 25%. Proposed is a fice of the County of Venue. The tele- (the “Act”), each county within the State of New Jersey is designated a solid waste WASTE TYPES 13, 13C, 23 whichever is lower. 29.8%/3,156 square feet. phone number of such agencies are as management district with responsibility for the development of a solid waste manage- AND 27 ARE DIRECTED AND All bid Security, except the Bid Security Section 11.16.E.10 of the Land Use follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- ment plan setting forth the solid waste disposal strategy to be applied in the district; and 2.) INCLUDE THE CONTRACT of the three (3) apparent lowest respon- Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354- WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union (the “County”) BY AND BETWEEN THE sible Bidders shall, if requested in writing, coverage of improvements of 50%. Pro- 4340. has adopted the Union County District Solid Waste Management Plan, as amended from UNION COUNTY UTILITIES be returned after ten (10) days from the posed is 74.0%/7,832 square feet. THE ACTION has been instituted for the time to time (the “County Plan”); and AUTHORITY AND THE DELA- opening of the bids (Sundays and holiday Section 11.16.E.11 of the Land Use purpose of foreclosing the following tax WHEREAS, the County has designated the Union County Utilities Authority (the WARE AND HUDSON RAIL- excepted) and the bids of such Bidders Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum sale certificate: 1. A certain tax certificate “UCUA”) as the agency responsible for implementing the County Plan; and WAY COMPANY, INC., D/B/A shall be considered withdrawn. dwelling units per building of 16 units. 2033-0138, recorded on 7/22/2003, made WHEREAS, the UCUA did on January 17, 2007 adopt Resolutions 82-2006 and 83- CANADIAN PACIFIC RAIL- The Township reserves the right to re- Proposed is 3 units. by SALLY ANN DI RINI , Collector of 2006, copies of which are attached hereto, which recommends to the Board of Chosen WAY FOR SOLID WASTE ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial Section 11.16.E.13 of the Land Use Taxes of RAHWAY, and State of New Freeholders that 1) Include The Delaware And Hudson Railway Company, Inc. D/B/A TYPES 13, 13C, 23 AND 27 informalities, all in accordance with the Ordinance. Ordinance requires minimum Jersey to FIDELITY TAX CORP. and sub- Canadian Pacific Railway Transfer Station In Newark, New Jersey, As The County’s DISPOSAL SERVICES, AND New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law number of bedrooms per dwelling of 1 sequently assigned to plaintiff, FT PROP- Designated Facility To Which Solid Waste Types 13, 13c, 23 And 27 Are Directed, 2) 3.) TO DIRECT ALL SOLID N.J.S.A. 40A:111 et seq. In the event of an each. Proposed is 2 each. ERTIES LLC. This covers real estate lo- Include The Contract By And Between The Union County Utilities Authority And The WASTE TYPES 13, 13C, 23 equal or tie bid, the Township shall award Section 11.16.E.13 of the Land Use cated in RAHWAY, County of UNION, and Delaware And Hudson Railway Company, Inc. D/B/A Canadian Pacific Railway For Solid AND 27 TO THE DELAWARE the bid in accordance with state statutes. Ordinance. Ordinance requires 14 park- State of New Jersey, known as LOT 9 Waste Types 13, 13c, 23 and 27 Disposal Services, and 3) To Direct All Solid Waste AND HUDSON RAILWAY The Township also reserves the right to ing spaces per unit. Proposed is 12 park- BLOCK 389 as shown on the Tax Assess- Types 13, 13c, 23 and 27 to the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc. D/B/A COMPANY, INC. D/B/A CA- reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are ing spaces per unit. ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of Canadian Pacific Railway Transfer Station In Newark, New Jersey, Pursuant to Regu- NADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY not available and/or appropriated. Section 11.16.E.14 of the Land Use RAHWAY. and concerns premises com- latory Waste Flow Control; and TRANSFER STATION IN The selected Bidder, will, within seven Ordinance. Ordinance requires maximum monly known as 2070 BARNETT STREET, WHEREAS, a copy of this Ordinance together with the attached is available for public NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (7) days of award of the bid, enter into an continuous wall length of less than or RAHWAY, New Jersey. inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders at the Union PURSUANT TO REGULA- appropriate contact with the Township. equal to 50 feet. Proposed is 54 feet. YOU, JOBETE MUSIC CO., INC., are County Administration Building, Freeholders Meeting Room, Administration Building, 6th TORY WASTE FLOW CON- All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, Section 10.11.E of the Land Use Ordi- made party defendant to the above fore- Floor, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey; at the offices of each Municipal Clerk TROL. Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to nance. Requesting design waiver perti- closure action because on September 26, in the County of Union; and at the offices of the Union County Utilities Authority, 1499 Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimi- nent to light intensity at property lines. You may appear in person, or by agent, 1991, a judgment was entered in the United Routes 1 & 9 North, Rahway, New Jersey, during regular business hours; and nation in Connection with Certain Public Section 17.05 of the Land Use Ordi- or by attorney, and present comments State District Court, by Jobete Music Co., WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the amendment will be held by the Board of Chosen Contracts and Supplementing the ‘Law nance. Ordinance requires driveways to relative to the Plan Amendment. A copy of Inc and Black Bull Music, Inc against Jose Freeholders on February 15, 2007 at which time all persons having interest in the Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, be at least 20 feet in width for two-way the Plan Amendment is available for pub- Rosa, Antonio Roberio, Anmar-Jomar, Inc., amendment will be given an opportunity to be heard and make comments or pose 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. traffic. Proposed is 18 feet. lic inspection at the office of each Munici- and Antonio Riberio disclosing a debt in questions concerning the proposed amendment: 17:27, as amended from time to time, and Further variances, waivers or excep- pal Clerk in the County of Union, at the the amount of 15,427.65, plus fees. Said NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the the Americans With Disability Act. tions from certain requirements of the office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen judgment was entered as Judgment No. County of Union that it hereby approves and adopts the Plan Amendment annexed BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Westfield Land Use Ordinance also may Freeholders of Union County, at the ad- CV-003321-1990. Said judgment is sub- hereto and that a certified copy of this Ordinance, as finally adopted, together with the SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF be sought as appropriate. dress stated above, during regular busi- ordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Plan Amendment, supporting data and a copy of the transcript of the public hearing be UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Plans and application are on file in the ness hours and at the Offices of the Union DATED: January 18, 2007 forwarded to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for review and Thomas Atkins Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North County Utilities Authority, 1499 Routes 1 Theodore J. Fetter, Clerk certification as provided by law. Municipal Manager Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and & 9 North, Rahway, New Jersey during of the Superior Court of New Jersey This Ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by law. Ray Poerio may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 regular business hours. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. The Clerk of the Board shall and is hereby directed to publish a notice in the appropriate Director Of Parks and Recreation a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nicole DiRado, Clerk of Denville Law Center newspapers of such introduction and the holding of a Public Hearing on February 15, Township Of Scotch Plains Robert G. Stahl, Esq. the Board of Chosen Freeholders. 290 Route 46 West 2007 and shall forward one certified copy, upon final passage, to each Clerk of all 430 Park Ave 08820 Attorney for Applicant 2 T - 1/25/07 Denville, New Jersey 07834 Municipalities located within the County of Union. 1 T - 1/25/07, The Times Fee: $97.41 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $79.56 & 2/1/07, The Leader Fee: $130.56 1 T - 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $64.77 1 T- 1/25/07, The Leader Fee: $123.42 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 25, 2007 Page 19 WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT Winning Recipes for Super Bowl

By JAYNE SALOMON BLUE CHEESE DRESSING Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times *The longer the dressing chills, the better What Downtown Westfield could melded the ingredients will become. It is a use is a sports bar with a big-screen good idea to make the blue cheese dressing television where football fans could hours or even days before using. However, it will taste fine even if it is prepared 30 minutes chill out and watch Super Bowl XLI before use. on Sunday, February 4. The closest thing to this would have INGREDIENTS to be Sweet Waters Steak House on 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Elm Street, which will be open on 1 tablespoon sour cream Super Bowl Sunday and its bar has a 1 tablespoon whole milk large TV. Football fans who do not ½ teaspoon canola oil want to host their own party or who Dash of salt and pepper are not attending one might find them- PROCEDURE WORLD POWERS…Rick Delaney, Lenny Bart and Andre DeSandies play Prime selves in Scotch Plains at The Stage In a small mixing bowl, combine all the Minister Tony Blair, President George W. Bush and Former Secretary of State House’s Tavern or in Fanwood at Sun ingredients. Chill for at least 30 minutes. Colin Powell in Stuff Happens by David Hare, showing on January 25, 26 and 27. Tavern, where the atmosphere is con- ducive for cheering on your favorite team. Photo Courtesy of Valeri Larko The Theater Project Super Bowl has become one of the MATRIARCH...Alberta Machese, a docent at Union County College’s (UCC) most widely watched television Tomasulo Art Gallery, joined the UCC community in the 1970s and says she broadcasts since the first game was wants to work until she’s 100. Tackles Controversy played on January 15, 1967, attract- CRANFORD – Former Secretary An ensemble cast of actors will ing 80 to 90 million American view- Alberta Machese — Wise of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said on create the more than 40 characters in ers. The name Super Bowl naturally April 11, 2003: “Stuff happens and a script in hand, staged reading of this evolved from the “bowl-games” it’s untidy, and freedom’s untidy, and reconstruction of the conversations played in postseason college foot- In Years, Young at Heart free people are free to make mistakes that led to war in Iraq. ball. Chili Con Carne By MARYLOU MORANO However, meeting the various art- and commit crimes and do bad things.” Performances will be tonight, Janu- Super Bowl parties have developed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Rumsfeld’s response to the ary 25, at 8 p.m. at 12 Miles West into events involving men and women, ists who have exhibited at Tomasulo looting of Baghdad at a press Center for the Arts and Friday, January as well as children, family and friends CHILI CON CARNE AREA – Anyone who doubts the over the years has broadened her ar- conference provides the title for David 26, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, January 27, – everybody gets into the act. The *This is a hearty robust dish that can be oft-repeated adage, “age is just a num- tistic perspective. Hare’s recent history play Stuff at 3 p.m. at The Theater Project. party usually begins long before the 6 seasoned to various degrees of spiciness by ber,” should meet Alberta Machese, a She always incorporates what she Happens, about the process leading Suggested donation is $5. The p.m. kickoff and continues through- increasing or decreasing the amount of chili docent at Union County College’s learns from the artists into the short powder and red pepper. This recipe will yield Tomasulo Art Gallery. presentations she gives to the gallery up to the invasion of Iraq. Theater Project is located on the out the evening until a winner has a mild chili with wonderful flavor. In a joint offering, The Theater campus of Union County College at been determined. Win or lose, when Mrs. Machese, who will only say that visitors. Project, Union County College’s Pro- 1033 Springfield Avenue in the game is over, so is the party. INGREDIENTS she is “around 90,” reports to her job at Mrs. Machese also includes her fessional Theater Company, and 12 Cranford. For reservations or infor- A versatile dish that has become a 1 pound ground beef the gallery every day that it is open. own interpretations of the exhibited Miles West Theatre Company in mation, call The Theater Project at traditional Super Bowl Sunday fa- 1 pound sausage, removed from casing Possessing an energetic spirit and a art in her presentations, providing her 3 garlic cloves, sliced zest for life that is sometimes hard to viewers with an alternative perspec- Bloomfield will present a staged read- (908) 659-5189 or visit vorite is chili con carne. Put a big pot 2- 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes ing of this new play. TheTheaterProject.com of chili on the stove in the afternoon 1- 15-ounce can red kidney beans find in people half her age, Mrs. tive of the exhibit. and serve hot chili to your guests all 3 bay leaves Machese is an inspiration to all she Mrs. Machese, who has a daughter day. 3 tablespoons chili powder meets. and two granddaughters, loves to work Allegro Project Features 2 teaspoons ground cumin She joined the Union County Col- at Union County College because “it It is hot and satisfying served with 1 tablespoon light brown sugar crackers and monterey jack cheese ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper lege community as an employee in makes me feel good to be out with sprinkled on top, or smother a hotdog ¼ teaspoon salt the 1970s, working first as a young people.” New Artists Magen, Cziger on a bun with it. Serve it alone with Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional) telemarketer and a recruiter. And while most of her time these SCOTCH PLAINS – The Allegro won the Propes Prize and the Renié Tostitos chips or use it in a layered dip PROCEDURE Shortly thereafter, Mrs. Machese, days is spent either at Tomasulo Art who dropped out of East Side High Gallery or at home with her two cats, Project concert series at All Saints’ prize for the best performances. Mr with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, In a large skillet, brown the beef and sau- Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains Magen is the first Israeli to have won cheese and olives. It’s a winner sage. To remove the sausage from the casing, School in Newark at 16 to help her Mrs. Machese relates she was once continues its new season of music this contest in its 47 years of exist- amongst football fans everywhere and slice the sausage casing lengthwise along the family by working in an umbrella an avid traveler. performed by up-and-coming artists ence. so are these savory chicken wings length of the sausage. The meat will easily tear factory, began taking courses at the “I took a lot of trips with the col- free. Crumble into the pan along with the beef college. lege,” she says, adding that she has with a performance by Sivan Magen, The Allegro Project, the brainchild and the layered Mexican dip. and the garlic. Sauté the crumbled beef and harpist, and clarinetist Tibi Cziger of Michael Spassov, artistic director, sausage until browned. Transfer to a large pot “There is so much to learn these traveled extensively throughout the this Sunday, January 28, at 3 p.m. will conclude this season on Sunday, Oratorio Society and add the crushed tomatoes and red kidney days,” she remarked. “Today’s chil- United States as well as Europe. Cited by the Peninsula Review as April 22, with a performance by Eric beans. Add the bay leaves, chili, cumin, brown dren know so much more than what I The wonder of this remarkable sugar, red pepper and salt. Stir and cover. knew at their ages.” woman is not lost on Valeri Larko, the “an artist of the highest order,” Mr. Nowlin, a viola virtuoso. Invites Singers Simmer for at least 30 minutes before serving. Cziger was born in Israel in 1981. In Tickets for all performances are AREA – The Oratorio Society will Serve hot with shredded cheese, if desired. One of the ways Mrs. Machese curator of Tomasulo Art Gallery. keeps up with the times is by starting “Alberta is amazing and an inspira- 2006, Mr. Cziger became the first $15 in advance and $20 at the door. present their spring concert at 8 p.m. Yield: approximately 10 bowls clarinetist ever to be admitted to the Tickets are available online at on Saturday, April 28, at Union Con- a conversation with everyone who tion to many of us at Union County comes into the Tomasulo Gallery. College. Her dedication and love of Artist Diploma program at The allsaints-spnj.org or by calling (866) gregational Church, located on Coo- LAYERED MEXICAN DIP Juilliard School. 811-4111. Performances will take per Avenue in Upper Montclair. But conversing with others is just both art and people makes what she Mr. Magen’s was the first prize place at 3 p.m. at Scotch Plains’ All The program will feature Carmina INGREDIENTS one of the ways she expands her does for the Tomasulo Gallery ex- winner of the 16th International Harp Saints’ Church, located at 559 Park Burana by Carl Orff. Rehearsals for 1 cup sour cream knowledge of the world. tremely important,” she said. Contest in Israel in which he has also Avenue, with parking in the rear. 1 pound ground beef or 1 cup chili She also satisfies her voracious An extraordinary vitality, compel- the spring concert will begin on Tues- *16 ounces guacamole day, January 30, at 7:30 p.m., at Ce- curiosity and appetite for knowledge ling curiosity and a love of people ™ 8 ounces medium salsa POPCORN dar Grove High School. 1 small can (3.8 ounces) sliced black pearl by reading historical books and watch- keep Mrs. Machese returning to Scores will be available at the first olives ing reality television. Tomasulo Art Gallery day after day. rehearsal. The Oratorio welcomes Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional) “There are so many different things Is retirement in her future? Not if Notes on a Scandal: new voices as well as returning sing- PROCEDURE to learn about,” she said. Mrs. Machese has anything to say A pianist as a young woman, Mrs. about it. ers. Men are especially welcome for Sauté the beef in a large skillet until browned Blackmail, She Wrote Carmina Burana for the “In Taberna” making sure to mash into small pieces. In a Machese favored music over art in “I want to work here at the gallery section, the all-male section II. nine-inch round Pyrex or pie plate, spread the her younger days. until I’m 100,” she said One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent sour cream on the bottom. Add the beef or chili No audition is necessary, although and spoon over the sour cream. Spread the By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Most disconcerting is the everyday choral experience is beneficial. Yearly salsa on top making sure to cover the beef/chili LOC Young Artists 4 popcorns ease with which Barbara plies her dues are $50. (Seniors and students layer. Spread the guacamole on top and top The dictionary defines blackmail ugly stratagems…the relative acces- are $40.) Rehearsals continue on Tues- with the olives. Sprinkle the cheese on top, if thusly: “Extortion of money or some- sibility of her treachery. There is no day evenings from 8 to 10 p.m. at using. Serve with Tostitos chips. Present Hansel and Gretel thing else of value from a person by special equipment needed, no mis- Cedar Grove High School on Rugby * Homemade guacamole or store bought guacamole both work well in this dish. I like WESTFIELD – The Little Opera for Hansel and Gretel, holds a gradu- the threat of exposing a criminal act siles, rare poisons or complicated Road. to use Trader Joe’s guacamole, which comes in Company (LOC) of New Jersey, a ate degree from the Mannes College or discreditable information.” But you confederacies. Just a lack of con- Anyone interested may call (973) two eight-ounce packets in a box and is really division of the New Jersey Workshop of Music in Manhattan. A skillfull who wish to see the sin dramatized, science will do nicely. 783-3837 for further information or excellent. for the Arts (NJWA), will present accompanyist, Mr. Hyczko is the mu- make sure to catch director Richard Meanwhile, assuring that she won’t log on to oratoriosocietynj.org. four productions of Hansel and Gretel sic director of St. Peter’s Episcopal Eyre’s highly entertaining and equally tell, the controlling old witch has during the month of February. Church in Freehold. disturbing Notes on a Scandal. methodically inveigled her way into WHS Drama Teaches Members of the LOC Young Artist The cast of Hansel and Gretel in- Screenwriter Patrick Marber’s eye- Sheba’s life as chief confidante, How to Succeed Program, a tuition-free educational cludes Carianne Bennet, Dan Berman, opening and meditative adaptation of mother confessor and whatever else program in which students receive Catherine Bruno, Pauline Brunson, Zoe Heller’s novel reminds to what comes to mind. Now a regular guest WESTFIELD –Rehearsals have be- training in voice, languages, diction, Katie Cockrell, Ariel Cohen, Cara dark depths the human heart can sink. at the Hart home, her presence has gun for the Westfield High School acting, movement and production, Costa, Holly Curran, Ilyssa De Ponte, Especially if it’s lonely, without pur- begun to confound the other family (WHS) spring musical production of will perform all roles. Isabel DoCampo, Anna Dugan, Joe pose or simply mad. members. How To Succeed In Business Without These students, hailing from Union, Dugan, Justin Gaines, Sam Hayes, Meet the Dickensian-named Bar- Making it all the more difficult, Really Trying. Middlesex, Essex and Morris coun- Stephanie Helfgott, Zack Love, Luke bara Covett, a longtime teacher at things there, as Barbara had earlier How To Succeed is the story of J. ties, often perform side by side with Mairo, Paige Mankin, Daniel Maran, London’s St. George’s School and discovered, don’t reflect the ultrachic Pierrepont Finch, an ambitious win- professional opera singers in fully Joey Maran, Pam Marks, Hannah self-described battleaxe, magnifi- image Sheba casts at school. Kindly dow washer who climbs the corpo- Savory Chicken Wings staged productions. This presenta- McRoberts, Aleta Nadolny, Matteo cently played by Judi Dench. At first husband Richard (Bill Nighy), a rate ladder using tips from his handy tion of Hansel and Gretel is their Neri, Jackie Nichols, Leo Powell, blush you kind of like the old gal. homebody 20 years Sheba’s senior, is guidebook as the quickest route to SAVORY CHICKEN WINGS opportunity to display the skills and Briana Redmont, Andria Redmont, Forthcoming and take charge, doubt- hardly the debonair prince one might success. With a Frank Loesser score INGREDIENTS talents they have derived from this Melissa Reigel, Andrea Roberts, Ariel less she’s the sort of anchor who have expected. featuring such songs as “I Believe In experience. Sheridan, Katie Sullivan, Colleen keeps institutions and traditions alive. Further bursting the balloon, daugh- You” and “Brotherhood of Man”, the 4 pounds chicken wings Hansel and Gretel is the fairy-tale Szurkowski, Sarah Szoller and Amy Granted, she’s acerbic and pessi- ter Polly (Juno Temple) supplies the show draws similarities to Guys and 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer ½ cup ketchup opera based on the story of the Brothers Winograd. mistic. But it just has to be a front. usual challenges attendant to teen- Dolls, another Loesser Broadway hit. 2 small cans (6 ounce) tomato paste Grimm. The well-known fairy tale was The February 3 productions will Which is exactly what Sheba Hart aged moodiness and angst. And son Directed by WHS drama teacher 1 cup dark brown sugar first set to music by German composer take place at both 1 and 7 p.m. at St. (Cate Blanchett), the peach-complex- Ben (Max Lewis) has Down’s Syn- Darlene White and assisted by musi- 2 teaspoons ground mustard Engelbert Humperdinck in the 1890s Paul’s Episcopal Church at 414 East ioned new teacher, figures. Miss drome. cal director Eric Johnston and chore- 2 teaspoons ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg and has become a favorite to introduce Broad Street in Westfield. Covett’s direct antithesis, she is a Barbara, always looking to fatten ographer Lauren Hansen, the cast fea- Dash of pepper. children to the world of opera. The February 17 performances are delicate beauty, a princess, the daugh- her advantage, plumbs the golden tures students Greg Nelson as Finch, PROCEDURE Maureen Monroe, a member of the also at 1 and 7 p.m. at the First Pres- ter of a famous, wealthy economist. girl’s less obvious travails in the ca- Arielle Smelkinson as Rosemary, Little Opera Company of New Jersey, byterian Church at 11 Springfield Av- The halls and teachers lounge are thartic tell-all sessions that follow. Aaron Eisenberg as Bud Frump, Max Rinse the wings and place in a large bowl. Pour beer over the wings. Add the ketchup, who holds a Master of Music degree in enue in Cranford. Tickets for Hansel abuzz with speculation. She probably Particulars concerning Sheba’s dis- Lazar as Biggley, Patrina Caruana as tomato paste, brown sugar, mustard, ginger, vocal performance from the New En- and Gretel, priced at $10 for adults doesn’t even have to work for a living. dain for her mother only make her a Smitty, Mia Pafumi as Hedy and Ellen nutmeg and pepper. Stir until all pieces are gland Conservatory of Music, will di- and $5 for children ages 10 and The senior teacher is characteristi- more vulnerable candidate for ma- Scariati as Miss Jones. Charlie Tripp coated. Marinate overnight or for as many hours rect Hansel and Gretel. The soprano younger, can be purchased at the door cally dismissive about all the fuss. But nipulation. serves as stage manager. as possible. Place wings on a baking dish and broil on middle rack in a preheated oven at 375 has also performed with the Boston or at the NJWA studios at 150-152 in truth, arrogant Barbara feels that Covett kvells with the inroad. It’s Performances are scheduled for degrees for one hour. Turn to 400 degrees and Opera, Lake George Opera Company, East Broad Street. only she deserves the company of this her idea of friendship, ill gotten or March 1, 2 and 3. For more informa- broil for an additional 15 minutes or until wings Opera Excelsior and the Longy Op- For information on the LOC, or fresh presence. She sets about to be- not. Compounding the guilt is the tion, call (908) 789-4500. are browned. Serve with blue cheese dip. era. This will be Ms. Monroe’s direct- any program of the NJWA, call (908) friend Sheba in all the acceptable ways. hubris that compels her to chronicle ing debut with the LOC. 789-9696 or view them at Of course, that’s before the story these incriminating “notes on a scan- Mark Hyczko, the musical director njworkshopforthearts.com. lifts a rock on Miss Blanchett’s su- dal” in her diary. per-scrubbed cause celebre and But whoa, Nelly. Let’s not let the glimpses a shortcut. Only Barbara older teacher’s actions cause us to Town Book Stores Hosts and we know. Oh, and one other. forget what put the whole shameful It is properly ironic that the ingénue affair into motion in the first place. pottery instructor’s secret is the tin- Poor, attractive and stressed out, MS’s Timothy Benford der that ignites the film’s chain reac- Sheba has broken one of society’s WESTFIELD – The Town Book tory, and a Sense of Place.” tion of bad behavior. Far more sur- rules. A real big one. Only Solomon Store in Westfield will host two Meet Filled with layer upon layer of his- prising is the nature of her transgres- the Wise could say whose offense is and Greet book signings for local tory, “A Bit of Earth” portrays the sion. Even blasé Barbara is taken the more egregious. authors on Saturday, February 3. emotional texture of the land, the back a bit by the information she Sure, a professor of ethics could Timothy Benford, a Mountainside character of the atmosphere and the quite accidentally unearths. easily devote several semesters to a resident, will appear from 11 a.m. to reverence for the people who had Not that Miss Covett doesn’t, as if comparative study of the interrelated 1 p.m. to autograph copies of his walked the same ground that Mr. Ward by second nature, immediately hatch crimes. But alas, pun fully intended, most recent work “To Kill a Prin- once called home in the Somersetin a plan to profit by her newfound the findings would be academic at cess: The Diana Plot.” section of Bernardsville. Additional knowledge. Shivers, she’s real good best. We’re taught early on that two The Westfield Leader’s Marylou information about Mr. Ward’s works at it, too. So much so that while it wrongs don’t make a right. Though in Morano reviewed the work in its Janu- can be found at gtwservices.com. should put Dench in the running for the case of Notes on a Scandal, they ary 4 edition. This is a novel of con- The public is invited to meet both an Oscar, the more paranoid among certainly can make for a powerful, spiracy, betrayal, real facts and richly authors in The Town Book Store’s viewers might just nominate to mull thought-provoking night at the mov- detailed incidents from Diana’s life new location at 270 East Broad some of their own friends’ motives. ies. IT’S SHOW TIME…With just one day left before the curtain rises on the told in parallel with a multi-plot fic- Street in Westfield (corner of East It’s unnerving stuff, alright. Yet, for * * * * tional story. Broad and Elmer Streets). If unable all the unseemliness paraded before Notes on a Scandal, rated R, is a Washington School’s annual show, Stick to the Status Quo, performers fine tune their roles at a dress rehearsal. Tickets are still available for the Friday and Bedminster resident and to attend these events, feel free to our flustered sense of values, director Fox Searchlight Pictures release di- Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. at Roosevelt Intermediate School. This Bernardsville native Gordon Thomas call The Town Book Store at (908) Eyre manages a Hitchcockian rected by Richard Eyre and stars Judi year’s show is the 59th annual installment of this fundraiser performed by the Ward will appear from 2 to 4 p.m. to 233-3535 and reserve autographed puckishness to help temper the pitiable Dench, Cate Blanchett and Bill Nighy. talented parents of Washington School. Tickets can be purchased at the door (box autograph copies of his book “A Bit copies of the authors’ most recent divulgences and unremitting tension. Running time: 98 minutes office at Roosevelt) on the night of the show. of Earth: Preserving Childhood, His- works. Page 20 Thursday, January 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mountainside Students Go Gung Ho For Chess By LINDA B. CONDRILLO Taught by her father at around the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times age of eight, Mrs. Isaacs attributes WF Graduate Siko Appears MOUNTAINSIDE —When was the young interest in chess to verve. the last time your child came home Mrs. Isaacs noted, “The younger kids from school and told you he beat a are enthusiastic about learning. teacher at his own game? In fact, They’re still at a point where they like In TV’s ‘Law & Order: SVU’ nothing would make the Deerfield going to school, and so are much By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY School’s sixth grade science teacher more willing to take chances and try Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and chess club advisor happier. new things.” WESTFIELD – Allison Siko had Milan Smikovecus, better known The youngsters are taught by sit- reason to celebrate on Saturday, Janu- as “Mr. Smik” to his students in the ting around the floor with a giant ary 13: it was her 19th birthday. Mountainside school district, has held chessboard with oversized foam play- But this 2006 Westfield High court over the chess club for the past ing pieces. Explaining the moves with School (WHS) graduate has a host of decade, and this year has attracted an diagrams, cards and handouts, it other reasons to celebrate. impressive 112 members. doesn’t take long before the children One of 16 select students in her That’s more than 15 percent of the get the hang of it and are eager to play. class/troupe at Rutgers University’s entire student body that meets once The younger set meets for 45 minutes Mason Gross’s Bachelor of Fine Arts or twice a week to play a game that once a week. Mrs. Isaacs noted, “It’s program, she is a working actor. doesn’t include anything remotely re- really fun to watch the kids while One of her most recognizable roles sembling a hand-held controller. The they’re thinking. We’ve also received is as Kathleen Stabler on the TV show, amazing resurgence of the interest in a lot of positive feedback from the THE THINKER…Sixth grader Aus- tin Bregman ponders a strategy before “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.” chess is a puzzle in itself; but accord- parents.” making his move during chess club at “Kathleen is a middle child,” ing Mr. Smik, it was something that And while the game of chess has the Deerfield Middle School in Allison explained of her role on the was simply “waiting to bloom.” been around for centuries, essentially Mountainside. popular prime-time program. Mr. Smik told The Westfield Leader unchanged, it isn’t immune from go- The character of Kathleen is sarcas- and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing high tech. A school that prides math, requires problem solving. Criti- tic, and verbally jabs at her father who Times: “My goal is for everyone to itself on state of the art technology cal thinking, recognition of patterns, is divorcing her mother. Allison, who beat me, because that makes me (computers are virtually in every and concentration are all components admits she is not sarcastic by nature, happy.” Noting the chess club was a classroom) has installed Chessmaster, of playing chess.” explained, “Getting to hop into a “personal issue” with him, Mr. Smik a popular software program onto the Opening up the club to fifth grad- character’s shoes can be great fun.” remarked that chess helps “keep the laptops in Mr. Smik’s room. ers was a lucky break for Dennis She praises fellow actor Chris kids off the streets and out of trouble.” He noted, “since there aren’t Sobol, who enjoys the practice be- Meloni, who is her stage father in the As an expert who learned to play enough chessboards to accommodate tween tournaments. With an official nine episodes of “Law and Order: Allison Siko chess at the age of eight just by watch- all the players right now, or when we public rating of 1385, he took first SVU” she has done since 2002. what I love. It’s turning into my life,” a train and get to the city for a shoot.” ing the older kids on the playground have an odd number of players, the place for his grade in the K-12 com- “He’s been great through the years she said. The energetic blonde continues her at the Hawkins Street School in New- kids are welcome to go on the com- petition last November, which was playing my father. He is quite the It’s not easy to juggle a schedule of voice lessons, takes a vocal class at sponsored by the New Jersey State jokester and keeps things moving,” going to college full time and being in Mason Gross and a class of move- Chess Federation. she said. TV and movies, but Allison says her ment for actors, but feels she has a Dennis is a member of the Wizards The only child of Joseph and Cheryl professors are working actors them- definite passion for acting. of the Mind Chess Club, where Mark Siko of Westfield, Allison distin- selves, “so they understand when I “I love being on a set,” she said. Schwartzman taught him. In a tele- guished herself years ago at the Paper have to miss a class.” “Oh, there’s nothing like being in phone interview with The Leader/ Mill Playhouse’s Summer Conserva- Since “Law and Order: SVU” is front of a live audience — no canned Times, Mr. Schwartzman said, “Den- tory. That, according to Mrs. Siko, filmed in North Bergen in a sound laugher or canned applause can rival nis is a great example for other kids. served her daughter well. studio or on the streets of New York the real thing — but right now, I’m Dedication and hard work (are) what “The training there was phenomenal,” City, it’s convenient for her to “hop on enjoying it all.” stand out, and that is what Dennis is Mrs. Siko shared in a telephone inter- all about.” Wizards of the Mind, which view with The Westfield Leader and The is located in Springfield, teaches ex- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. At Paper The Crucible Opens Feb. 2 clusively to kids on eight different Mill, Allison performed in the main levels of chess and meets on Wednes- stage productions of Carousel and Gypsy. day evenings and all day Saturdays. In 2004, when her 16th birthday At CDC Community Theatre Check them out at came around, Allison appeared in the CRANFORD – What do the Salem Putnam (Jacqueline Schreiber). wizardsofthemind.com. movie, Speak, which premiered at the Witch Trials have to do with contem- The Crucible will be directed by Dennis told the newspaper he thinks famed Sundance Film Festival. porary society? The Cranford Dra- Sandi Pells and Michael Marcus, pro- chess is “fun,” and remarked, “I like “My mom asked me if I wanted a matic Club (CDC) Community The- duced by Judi Chandler and per- to think about different tactics and Sweet Sixteen [party] or if I wanted atre invites the public to judge for formed on Friday and Saturday eve- ways to win, sort of like a war; and it to go to Sundance,” Allison said. itself when The Crucible opens its nings at 8 p.m. from February 2 to 17. also helps you with your memory and She chose the latter. three-week run on Friday, February 2. Tickets are $15 for adults, with senior your thinking.” While at WHS, Allison starred in a Arthur Miller’s 1953 classic play is discounts available. Fellow club member Rachel My CHESSMATES…Teacher and chess club advisor Milan Smikovecus and Jessica Hendrzak was taught to play by her number of productions, including seen by many as more of a commen- A special student discounted price Mattera face off to a friendly game of chess at the Deerfield School in Mountainside. Sister Eileen, A Junkyard Christmas tary on “McCarthyism’’ than the ac- of $10 is being offered in recognition Looking on are Vicki Greeley, Rachel Hendrzak, Austin Bregman, Matt Tinnirella father, just like Mrs. Isaacs also at Carol, Plain and Fancy, Evita and tual Salem trials. “McCarthyism” was of the fact that The Crucible is stud- and teacher Pamela Isaacs. The two Deerfield teachers are advisors for the chess around the age of eight. When The Pirates of Penzance. the name given to a movement led by ied in many high-school curriculums. club, which has a formidable 112 members in the K-8 district. Leader/Times asked Miss Hendrzak Although she has taken voice les- Senator Joe McCarthy and his House In addition, a complementary re- what she liked most about the game, sons for more than seven years con- Committee on Un-American Activi- ception with refreshments is offered ark, Mr. Smik noted, “I processed puter for a quick game. Plus, they like the sixth grader paused for a few sistently, she has zeroed in on a par- ties in the 1950s. on opening night, February 2, with a everything, and I played against 18 a challenge and want to play at differ- moments and then answered, “You ticular love in the theater. “Acting is This movement involved the hunt- chance to meet the cast. Tickets are year olds right from the start.” ent levels.” learn something every time you lose ing down and exposing of people sold on a reserved-seat basis, and can Part of the big increase in member- Mrs. Isaacs added, “It also has a a game.” FW Library Pledges suspected of having Communist sym- be obtained by calling the box office ship is due to the recent addition of a very good tutorial.” Mr. Smik noted, Rachel also remarked she espe- pathies or connections. Using the his- at (908) 276-7611 or through chess club at the Beechwood School, if there are members of the commu- cially likes to play against Mrs. Smik To Feature More Arts torical subject of the Salem trials, cdctheatre.org. The CDC Commu- which houses the district’s K-2 stu- nity who have spare chessboards they because when she does, she “learns FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- Miller’s play presents an allegory for nity Theatre is located at 78 Winans dent body. Pamela Isaacs is the advi- would like to donate, email him at his moves.” And what does it take to morial Library will introduce a new events that occurred not just in the Avenue in Cranford, off of Centen- sor there, when she isn’t teaching [email protected]. be a good chess player? Rachel told series of arts programming during 1950s, but that also can be related to nial Avenue near exit 136 of the Gar- sixth grade Social Studies at Deerfield chessmen meet twice a the newspaper, “They should have a the winter and spring months in keep- contemporary events throughout den State Parkway. Deerfield. week, and until recently, the club was good memory, and also be the kind of ing with a pledge to bring more arts to today’s America and the world. limited to grades 6 through 8. This person who thinks about their moves the community. In the play, the accusing girl be- year, Mr. Smik decided to open the before they act.” In collaboration with the Friends of comes 17 year-old Abigail Williams, WSO Performs in Program club to fifth graders, with the provi- Perhaps Benjamin Franklin the Library, the library will host a series the niece of the Reverend Parris (por- sion that their grades don’t slip–which summed it up best when he said, of music, movies and lectures. January trayed by Kevin Kessler) and the isn’t likely to happen, as some educa- “Life is a kind of chess, with struggle, brought film-video archivist Russell former employee of John Proctor and To Highlight Jewish Rescue tors believe playing chess can actu- competition, good and ill events.” Scholl, who presented a brief history his wife, Elizabeth. WESTFIELD – Moral courage in humanism. ally help improve academic success. If only our schools were smart showcasing the pioneering work of Abigail (Dana Vigliotti) has been the face of unimaginable evil will be Mr. Wroe has led the WSO for Mrs. Isaacs noted, “Chess, like enough to add chess to the curriculum. black actors and filmmakers from the dismissed by Elizabeth Proctor (Tracey the theme at Carnegie Hall’s Isaac almost eight years. Increasingly in first half of the 20th Century. Randinelli) after her affair with John Stern Auditorium on February 5 at 8 demand as a guest conductor through- On February 4 at 2 p.m., the library Proctor (Chris Gibbs) is discovered. p.m., where internationally acclaimed out the world, Maestro Wroe is also a Keith Hertell to Chair will have a presentation of Paul Robeson As events unfold, Abigail, in an effort conductor David Wroe will lead the regular conductor at New York City Through his Words and Music, featur- to reconcile with her former lover and Westfield Symphony Orchestra Opera, as well as artistic director of ing Derrick McQueen as Paul Robeson gain revenge on his wife, Elizabeth, (WSO) in a varied program that will SOPAC Virtuosi, South Orange’s Per- Westfield Symphony Gala and written by Gayle Stahlhuth. spins a web of accusations of witch- give special attention to the rescue of forming Arts Center Ensemble-in- WESTFIELD – Longstanding Also taking an active role in this The program is an interweaving of craft that envelopes numerous mem- the Bulgarian Jewish community dur- Residence. Westfield resident and Westfield Sym- year’s gala is Heili Crenshaw, who two dozen songs sung by Robeson bers of the community, including the ing the holocaust. Mr. Broza (aviv2.com/broza) – one phony Orchestra (WSO) supporter hails from Beijing, China and is an (“The House I Live In,” “Ol’ Man Proctors’ servant Mary Warren Bulgaria’s Jewish population of of Israel’s most popular singers and Keith Hertell will again chair the active leader in Westfield’s Interna- River,”) with a narrative of his life as (Corinne Chandler), and neighbor 50,000 was saved as a result of in- guitarists, has long been involved in WSO’s major tional Association. actor, singer, activist and humanitar- Rebecca Nurse (Jean Dembaugh). credible acts of courage by Bulgarian humanitarian projects. His work and fundraising gala, This year’s gala, ian. Other main characters who are civic and church leaders, in addition music reflect his strong commitment to be held at East meets West, To hear more about these and other caught up in the story are Betty (Lucy to a widespread response from people, to bridging religious and ethnic dif- Schackamaxon will have an orien- programs soon to come, call Library Bacque), Tituba (Zhenia Bemko), Rev. who refused to capitulate to Nazi ferences. Ms. Reissa is an actress, Golf and Country tal theme, reflect- Director Dan Weiss at (908) 322- Hale (Rick Brown), Francis Nurse genocide, and ultimately, by King singer, writer and director. Herself Club on April 28. ing WSO’s season 6400, or Carol Campell, the presi- (John Duryee), Yom Putnam (Thom Boris III himself. the daughter of holocaust survivors, “We are de- focus on dent of the Friends of the Fanwood Korner), Giles Corey (Bob Pells), Sara The program, entitled “PART- she is known for her one-woman show lighted and hon- “Orientalism” in Memorial Library. Good (Becky Randazzo) and Ann NERS OF HOPE: Honoring Bravery in Yiddish. ored that Keith has Western classical and Humanitarianism: Stories of Res- Civic presenters include United agreed to take the music. cue during the Holocaust,” will fea- Nations Under-Secretary-General helm once more,” The evening will ture the WSO, as well as acclaimed Shashi Tharoor and United Nations Music Director include a cocktail Israeli singer/musician David Broza Israeli Ambassador Dan Gillerman. David Wroe said. reception, gour- and actress/singer Eleanor Reissa, Rabbi Robert Levine, senior Rabbi of “Last year’s gala met dinner and along with rising Bulgarian star so- Congregation Rodeph Shalom Man- was a tremendous dancing to a 10- prano Anna Veleva (annaveleva.com) hattan and president of the New York success and I know piece band. A in a program of symphonic works, Board of Rabbis, will represent the this year will be highlight of the Israeli songs, dramatic readings, and regional religious community with equally phenom- evening will be the popular opera arias. readings and reminiscences of the enal.” live auction, con- As well as Mozart’s Symphony No. Holocaust. “I am glad to ducted by charity 40, the WSO, under Music Director “Partners of Hope” is presented by assist the sym- auctioneer and Mr. Wroe, will perform Robert the International Raul Wallenberg phony with such a Keith Hertell and Linda Frame New Jersey As- Cohen’s new composition “Of Eter- Foundation, and co-sponsored by re- crucial event,” Mr. Hertell said. “There semblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21), nity Considered as a Closed System.” gional humanitarian foundations and are very few suburban towns across which will focus on travel and vaca- This will be the world premiere of organizations. Survivors and rescu- America with an orchestra of this tion opportunities and offer multiple Cohen’s musical dramatization of the ers can receive free tickets by calling caliber. I have been constantly dazzled getaways to exotic locations through- poetry of World War II Veteran and the IRWF at (212) 737-3275. General over the years by its performances out the world. Jewish-American poet Hyam Plutzik, audience tickets can be purchased at and I am delighted to help ensure that Silent Auction Chair Linda Frame (hyamplutzikpoetry.com), who wrote Carnegie Hall (carnegiehall.org) or Westfield and the surrounding com- has put together a silent auction of extensively about anti-Semitism and by calling (212) 247-7800. munity will have access to this fine items donated by more than 70 local music for many years to come.” retailers, restaurants and businesses 2XUSURJUDPLQVSLUHV H[FLWHPHQWFUHDWLYLW\DQG Mr. Hertell is a past member of together. “I am overwhelmed by the 3,$12/(66216 YLUWXRVLW\ both the Westfield Board of Educa- generosity of the local community,” $//$*(6