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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 23, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-115 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Towns Talk Safety, Taxes, April 22, 2004 Development; BOE Budgets Pass in First Half of 2004 By LAUREN S. PASS dress to press the issue of property tax 2003, when the budget tallied $335.4 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader reform. million. Editor’s note: The following is a Westfield Mayor Gregory A lawsuit was brought against review of news from Westfield, Scotch McDermott vowed to increase pedes- Mayor Mahr and the Borough of Plains, Fanwood, Mountainside and trian safety and make parking “more Fanwood by Verizon Wireless after Union County during the months of friendly.” the borough council overturned the January through June 2004. The sec- Republicans JoAnn Neylan, Mark Planning Board’s approval of ond half of the year will be reviewed Ciarrocca and James Foerst were Verizon’s application in November. in next week’s issue. sworn in as Westfield’s newest coun- County Manager George Devanney cil members. Also sworn in was in- was authorized to reach an agreement JANUARY cumbent First Ward Republican with additional counties to reduce the Westfield’s Temple Emanu-El Councilman Peter Echausse. number of juveniles housed at the closed on New Year’s Eve after the The total projected Westfield school controversial George Herlich Juve- Union County Prosecutor’s Office board budget was expected to rise an nile Detention Center. The cost of received a threat against the facility. estimated 7 percent. this agreement was not to exceed Barricades blocked the roadways sur- Westfield resident and Assignment $1.5 million. rounding the temple and armed guards Judge of Union County, Edward A report from developer HKT stood watch. The temple reopened Beglin, Jr., retired on January 15. Nassau regarding luxury apartments January 9 after it was determined A kindergarten teacher from earmarked for two sites in Westfield Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader there was no credible threat. THE TOWN ON PARADE…More than 2,000 Westfielders are pictured on parade last Saturday morning to inaugurate the Mountainside’s Beechwood School was made available for the public. start of the Westfield Youth Baseball season. Led by Mayor Gregory McDermott, fire trucks, police motorcycle escort and Mountainside Mayor Robert was fired after receiving a “gift” from The call for the report was generated the rescue squad, children, parents and well-wishers marched from Mindowaskin Park to Gumpert Park to play ball. Family Viglianti pledged to move forward her boyfriend, which contained two in 2003 from public discussion re- pets were also on hand during the idyllic spring morning. Parade organizers Lisa Riggs and Maureen Gozdieski were with plans for a community center on bullets. One bullet had her name on it; garding the financial and social im- delighted at the turnout for the first annual event. the Barnes Tract. the other had his. The “gift” was pacts of the proposed Westfield rede- Angel Estrada was chosen as the allegedly given to her during school velopment projects – particularly in Mayor Viglianti announced that ommendations to the Township Coun- crease by over 7 percent, which Union County Board of Chosen Free- hours and the board of education got that it had been proposed that the members of the governing body, along cil, and also come to a consensus on equated to a $220 tax increase for the holders’ first Hispanic-American a restraining order against the man. developments be exempt from regu- with members of the Mountainside the composition of a SID’s board of municipal portion of tax bills on the Chairman. Then, when the teacher was moving lar property taxes. Board of Education, would discuss in directors. average home assessed at $177,500. Colleen Mahr began her tenure as her classroom from Deerfield to Dr. David Heisey, Principal of a closed session meeting the pending Political lines were drawn between The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Fanwood’s 26th mayor, while Donna Beechwood, he accompanied her to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, litigation that Mountainside is under- the Republican and Democrat mem- of Education announced a 7.7 per- Dolce and Jack Molenaar started their her new classroom. She signed him in informed the school board that the going regarding the 1995 regional bers of the Fanwood Borough Coun- cent budget increase. first terms as borough council mem- at the school office under an alias, long-time district mascot, the Native school district dissolution referen- cil over the 2004 budget. The budget Erin Krantz, 28, of Cliffside Park bers. claiming he was her cousin. When a American silhouette, would be re- dum that affected Clark, Springfield, was approved in a 4-2 vote along and Siomara Fontana, 43, of Newark Michael Charmatz, a graduate of Mountainside police officer patrol- placed. Dr. Heisey had been notified Berkeley Heights, Kenilworth, party lines and was sent to Trenton were arrested on prostitution charges Westfield High School, plunged to ling the school asked for identifica- that the New Jersey Commissioner of Mountainside and Garwood. along with an application for extraor- after Westfield police detectives ex- his death from the sixth floor of a tion, the man was removed from the Education recommended that school After several weeks of discussion, dinary aid. The proposed budget to- ecuted a search warrant at an East New Brunswick parking garage in an building. districts abolish symbols of Native nine steering committee members taled approximately $6.8 million. South Avenue massage business. apparent suicide. The preliminary 2004 Union Americans to represent schools. voted unanimously to recommend a The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board A superior court judge dismissed a As he did a year earlier, Scotch County budget was projected to total The steering committee looking multi-tiered, flat rate system for as- of Education discussed the proposed reverse racial discrimination lawsuit Plains Mayor Martin Marks used a approximately $360 million. This rec- into the feasibility of setting up a sessing Scotch Plains downtown prop- 2004-2005 budget of $64,217,571. filed by four Scotch Plains police good portion of his New Year’s ad- ognized an increase of 7 percent from Special Improvement District (SID) erties, a formula that would have fi- officers against the township police in downtown Scotch Plains would nanced a first-year budget of about MARCH department, its current police chief, vote in February on whether to move $78,350. Properties would pay up to Ginny Leiz, Richard Solomon and and his predecessor. June 24, 2004 forward with establishing a SID. 25 cents per $100 of assessed value. Julia Walker announced their candi- James and John Caldora proposed Mayor Mahr explained that the The Westfield Town Council dis- dacies for three vacant seats on the to knock down existing offices and Borough of Fanwood would apply cussed revising the zoning and mas- Westfield Board of Education. apartments at 143 and 147 Elmer for “extraordinary aid” from the state ter plan in order to allow James Ward Lance Porter and Craig Nowlin Street and 311 Lenox Avenue in to offset the budget. to build luxury condos on Prospect announced their candidacies for the Westfield to erect a three-story, 14- Street at the former site of Statistical two open board of education seats in unit apartment complex. FEBRUARY Research. Mr. Ward proposed to build Scotch Plains. Meanwhile, newcomer Fanwood residents attended a spe- Citing a lack of information, a 41-unit, luxury residential develop- Seamus Dolan announced his candi- cial meeting regarding a proposed Westfield residents raised questions ment targeted for persons age 55 and dacy for the Fanwood seat. new communications tower to be lo- regarding the construction of two pro- older. Westfield’s town budget would in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 posed parking garages and associ- Several residents told the Scotch ated development. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education The committee looking at the pos- about the leaking roofs and uprooted sibility of establishing a SID in Scotch floor tiles at Evergreen School. “We Plains was unable to resolve the ques- are appalled at the condition of Ever- tion of assessments on downtown green School,” teacher Lynn Sanders property owners, but members said said. She expressed concern for the they were committed to resolving the health of the faculty and children. issue and then voting on whether to The Scotch Plains Township Coun- present the SID proposal to the wider cil started serious consideration of business community. the 2004 municipal budget, examin- In a 6-to-1 vote, the Westfield Plan- ing the $19.5 million spending pro- ning Board approved a subdivision posal for areas where further cuts by developer Charles Pijanowski, who could be made or, if deemed neces- plans to create two conforming build- sary, additional funding could be pro- ing lots from the property at 619 Elm vided. Street. Unanimously, members of the The proposed shuttle bus service Westfield Planning Board voted to for Fanwood and Scotch Plains would approve an application for a Com- not go forward after it was deter- merce Bank branch at the former site mined that such a service does not of Reilly Oldsmobile at 552-556 and sustain itself and loses money. 560 North Avenue. May 27, 2004 Several Westfield downtown prop- Several last minute disputes de- erty owners spoke to the council on layed final action by the SID steering Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader the issue of parking permits. After committee in Scotch Plains, and it GODSPEED…Area soldiers of the New Jersey National Guard headquartered in being told he would not be able to was hoped that the committee would Westfield leave for active duty at Fort Drum, N.Y. in preparation for war last renew his permits, Gary Goodman, agree by the following week to send Thursday. The streets were lined and the air was filled with applause from many the owner of 37 Elm Street, told a final report of its findings and rec- hundreds of well-wishers, family and the entire high school student body. elected officials he had previously been allowed to purchase parking permits for his tenants. June 3, 2004 Ben Solomon for The Westfield Leader He explained that his office tenants 356 HATS OFF...The 356 members of the Class of 2004 at Westfield High School do not stay for long periods of time, celebrated the end of commencement by throwing their hats in the air. The graduation ceremony was held on Monday night at Kehler Stadium. and said that he would be unable to rent the space without offering park- ing. “Ultimately, my property will be March 4, 2004 worthless if I can’t rent it,” Mr. Goodman said. The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a site plan ap- plication allowing Bowcraft Amuse- ment Park to go forward with its planned water park. Scotch Plains Township Manager Thomas Atkins recommended to the Township Council a 2004 municipal budget of just under $19.547 million that would be funded by a five-point increase in the municipal portion of local property taxes. Newly-elected State Senator Nicholas Scutari announced on Feb- ruary 5 that he would leave his posi- tion as Union County Freeholder. Scott Parker of Edwards and Kelcey presented a traffic impact study that was done in regards to the proposed con- struction of parking decks at Prospect Lisa Basile for The Westfield Leader and Elm Streets and South Avenue in INTENSE...Moviegoers crowded theatres last weekend to see The Passion of The Westfield. Mayor McDermott prefaced Horace R.Corbin for The Westfield Leader Christ by Mel Gibson. Pictured, above, viewers enter the Rialto Theatre in the presentation by stating there are a lot STOP AND REMEMBER...The Westfield High School Marching Band lined up near the World War I monument and Westfield last Sunday for a showing organized by the Knights of Columbus. of people “skeptical of this report.” stopped to remember those lost in battle before the Memorial Day parade through downtown Westfield. Page 10 Thursday, December 23, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication

January 29, 2004 June 17, 2004

Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader GLIDING ON THE ICE…Westfield citizens and, perhaps, others enjoy skating on the ice at Mindowaskin Park last Sunday. Ice skating was permitted since January 23, thanks to the freezing temparture.

Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader THE UNION COUNTY FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY GRADUATES FALL 2003/SPRING 2004 – Berkeley Heights (Chief Rich Boss); Michael Ambrose, David Esehak, William Hernandez, Stephen Imbimbo, Jeffrey Karl: Clark (Chief John Towns Talk Safety, Taxes, Development; Pingor); James Borden, Jr., Gregory Ofenleger, Christopher Salvato: Cranford (Chief Leonard Dolan); Paul Boesgaard, Kevin Magliaro, Thomas Polito, Thomas Stainsen: Fanwood (Chief Rich Regenthal); Jason Villani: Garwood (Chief Rich Bonfanti); Douglas Heintz: Mountainside (Chief Gary Cantagallo); David Lauricella, Patrick Morrissey, Robyn Vojt: New Providence (Chief Ralph Parlapiano); Dominick Fiorilli: Roselle (Chief Robert Hill); Andrew Vasquez, Minerva Vasquez: School Budgets Pass in First Half of 2004 Roselle Park (Chief Joseph Signorello); Steve Thompson, Patrick Wirkus: Scotch Plains (Chief Jonathan Ellis); Chris CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Nielsen: Springfield (Chief William Gras); Brant Hamilton, Michael Jorda: Union County OEM (Director of Emergency Management Ben Laganga); William Kane, Michael Marcino: Westfield (Chief John Castellano); Keith Brothers, Kevin cated at Borough Hall. Fanwood resident Seamus Dolan he had engaged in sexual misconduct Caldwell, Benjamin B. Corbin, Steven DiTrolio, Daniel Kaltneckar, Peter Klebaur, Richard Schwarz, Thomas Wengerter. Westfield’s capital projects were withdrew as a candidate for a seat on while on duty. The Nocera award winners are Gregory Ofenleger (Fall 2003) and David Lauricella (Spring 2004). The Shepis Award proposed to total $5,497,771; in 2003, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of The New Jersey Register of His- winners are: Benjamin Corbin (Fall 2003) and Andrew Vasquez (Spring 2004). the capital budget totaled approxi- Education. Due to the lateness of this toric Places designated a section of mately $2.1 million. According to action, Mr. Dolan’s remained as the Fanwood, known as the Fanwood Park Town Administrator James Gildea, sole name on the ballot, while Robert Historic District, worthy of historic council chambers. Upon exiting, the monies had to be bonded because O’Connor of Fanwood threw his hat status. It was decided that the area Abate was taken downstairs to the the town has a lack of cash on hand. into the ring for the Fanwood seat on would include 79 homes, with 58 police department and processed for This would increase the debt service the school board as a write-in candi- designated as “contributing” and 21 three outstanding warrants from next year by $500,000. date to oppose Mr. Dolan. as “non-contributing.” The designa- Westfield, Newark and Middletown, The Borough of Mountainside hired A new Downtown Advisory Com- tions were assigned based on the year totaling $583. The warrants were all the architectural firm of Feitolwitz mittee was formed by Mayor Mahr in each structure was built. The homes for traffic violations; the violations and Kosten of Livingston for the pre- Fanwood, comprised of residents and in the area date from the late 19th and for Westfield dealt with parking. Abate liminary phase of planning for the business owners, in hopes of devel- early 20th centuries. posted bail and was released. borough’s community center. oping a plan to revitalize the down- Six-year-old Robert Cleary suc- The official dedication of The Union County Board of Cho- town. cumbed to Adrenoleukodystrophy Beechwood School in Mountainside sen Freeholders swore in its newest In Westfield, Scott Parker from (ALD) on May 5, at home with his was held on June 6. member, John Wohlrab from Linden, Edwards and Kelcey (E&K) and Gor- parents, Robert and Jeanne, and his Facing leaky roofs at both the mu- to replace Nicholas Scutari, who de- don Meth from Keller and Kirkpatrick brother, Ryan. Over several months, nicipal and public works buildings, parted the board to concentrate on his (K&K) presented their traffic study the small Borough of Fanwood ral- and an aging heating and ventilation duties as state senator. findings and fielded residents’ ques- lied around the Cleary family to raise system at the municipal building, the The Westfield Town Council re- tions. money to help pay for Robert’s medi- Scotch Plains Township Council dis- April 15, 2004 viewed updated plans for the parking The 2004-2005 Mountainside cal care. cussed having an architect undertake deck-redevelopment projects on school budget passed by a 154-vote Nearly a year after beginning to feasibility studies on the two build- Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader South Avenue and Prospect and Elm margin. seriously explore the feasibility of ings and present options for improv- HONORING THE BEST…Watchung Hills Warrior Carl Riccio receives an Streets. Westfield residents voted to pass revitalizing downtown Scotch Plains ing both. It was estimated that the emotional and encouraging greeting from the entire Westfield Blue Devil baseball It was announced that the Scotch the school board’s 2004-2005 spend- via the establishment of a SID, the studies would cost about $20,000. team prior to “Play Ball,” in the opening round of the First Annual Greater Plains Township Council would likely ing plan by a slim margin of 285 votes Scotch Plains Township Council in- Thirty percent of parents were dis- Watchung Hills Tournament, which was held to honor Mr. Riccio on April 10. Mr. introduce an ordinance in early May on Tuesday. troduced an ordinance that would set pleased with the job performance of Riccio was an outstanding baseball player and wrestler for the Warriors and to create a SID for the downtown Write-in candidate Mr. O’Connor up a SID. the Guidance Department at Westfield incurred an athletic career-ending injury. area, about 11 months after the first won the Fanwood Board of Educa- At the Downtown Westfield Cor- High School, according to poll re- substantial discussions about a SID tion seat by two votes over withdrawn poration meeting, the board displayed sults shown to the Westfield Board of were held. Mr. Dolan. a bronze plaque awarded to Westfield Education. Mayor McDermott signed an agree- Scotch Plains and Fanwood Board through the 2004 Great American Fanwood’s police and fire depart- ment with the Westfield Historical of Education’s $555,338,242 tax levy Main Street Award program. ments once again demonstrated their Society for the society to lease the passed by 423 votes, versus last year’s Westfield shared the award with four abilities when dealing with a fire in Reeve House for 18 months. passage by 218 votes. other towns. retail establishments on South Av- It was revealed that the $19.5 mil- Temple Emanu-El filed an appeal Following a lengthy public hear- enue. The blaze damaged a turn-of- lion municipal budget for the Scotch with the Superior Court of New Jer- ing, the Scotch Plains Planning Board the-century building, located across Plains Township Council would be sey seeking to overturn the Westfield approved a minor subdivision appli- from the Fanwood train station. It financed via a four-point increase in Board of Adjustment’s denial of its cation allowing a property on Morse began inside one store and threatened the municipal portion of local prop- request for a parking lot expansion. Avenue to be split into two lots where the entire block of businesses. erty taxes. Rick and Mike Marcovecchio pre- new single-family homes would be Mountainside Chief School Admin- A $30 million financial plan draft sented a proposed development to the situated. istrator Dr. Gerard Schaller an- was unveiled for the two proposed Fanwood Planning Board for a three- The Westfield Board of Education nounced that the odor at Beechwood parking deck redevelopment projects story, Victorian style retail and resi- announced that the public would vote School was still unidentified, although in Westfield. dential development at the corner of on a bond for a turf field and new tests suggested that whatever its ori- Fanwood’s Mayor Mahr announced South Avenue and Second Street. track at Kehler Stadium in Decem- gin, it was considered harmless. that the borough would receive a Four underground tanks and soil ber. Police units from 11 area munici- May 13, 2004 $50,000 grant from the State Depart- contamination were discovered in the The Westfield Town Council unani- palities responded to a disturbance ment of Community Affairs (DCA) Elm Street parking lot, where a gas mously approved an ordinance on involving a large group of people on first reading to bond over $1 million, the American Legion property on Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader to plan for downtown re-development. station once stood, in Westfield. TO THE RESCUE...The members of the Westfield Fire Department used the The Westfield Board of Education Peter Goggi was reelected as which included funds for the installa- North Avenue in Westfield. Jaws of Life to extricate a driver from a vehicle following a four-car accident on discussed the necessity of purchasing Mountainside Board of Education tion of a synthetic turf field and lights WE CARE (Westfielders Con- Springfield Avenue on Thursday. $360,000 worth of laptops for teach- President and Mary Beth Schaumberg at Houlihan and Sid Faye fields on cerned About Responsible Develop- ers at Westfield High School. was named Vice President. Lamberts Mill Road. ment) and Citizens for Responsible Although James Ward’s proposal Many Mountainside citizens took Development (CRD) called for in- APRIL to build a 35-unit luxury apartment the podium to voice their opposition cremental steps to be taken before the The 250th Signal Battalion, based complex for those age 55 and older at to the proposed community center. town underwent major development at the Westfield National Guard Ar- the former site of the Statistical Re- Tempers became heated when one in downtown Westfield. mory, was activated for federal ser- search headquarters on Prospect resident accused the council of “mov- An edition of The Suburban News vice. Street was not off the table, he ap- ing too fast.” featured a four-page flyer bearing the The debate over how to handle peared before the planning board with Discussion centered on the contro- slogan “Improving Parking Improves Union County’s epidemic of geese an application to build 12,000 square versial George Herlich Juvenile De- Our Town.” Although the only con- waged on, with animal rights groups feet of retail with two floors of apart- tention Center when Bruce Paterson tact information on the flyer was an e- crying foul over the latest methods ments above on the site. spoke out against the Union County mail address and a post office box, being proposed to rid the parks of the Mark Zyla was chosen to succeed Freeholder Board. The freeholder The Westfield Leader was able to de- fecal birds. Marshall Nelson as Scotch Plains meeting took place during the same termine that the contact person for Scotch Plains’ Mayor Marks and Township Police Chief. week as the one-year anniversary of the flyer was Westfield resident Councilwoman Paulette Coronato Anne Riegel was chosen as Edward Sinclair’s death. Sinclair was Roberto Olivares. Phone calls to Mr. kicked off their 2004 campaigns for Westfield school board President and found hanged in his cell on Mother’s Olivares, as well as an e-mail sent to reelection. The Republicans were Ginny Leiz was selected as Vice- Day of 2003, having been placed in [email protected], challenged by Andrew Baron for President. the center only 12 hours earlier be- seeking an interview, were not re- mayor and Barbara Baldasarre for The Scotch Plains Council passed cause of a bicycle theft. turned. council on the Democrat ticket. its $19.697 million budget. An ordinance to appropriate Former Cranford Mayor Phil Morin April 29, 2004 Regarding rental units proposed for The parking lot behind Baron’s was $75,000 out of the capital budget for was named the new Union County South Avenue and Prospect and Elm proposed to become a paid permit engineering and design work on the Republican Chairman, replacing Streets in Westfield, Richard Read- overnight parking lot for downtown downtown would be put before the Westfield resident Ron Frigerio. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Westfield Town Council. Following READY TO RUMBLE...Westfield Police Chief Bernard Tracy, left, and former ing presented a school impact study residents from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Cars In a surprise announcement, Mayor heavyweight boxing contender Gerry Cooney, geared up for the charity boxing to the public, which concluded that parked in any other lot overnight more than an hour of discussion, it McDermott presented a new proposal event to benefit Centennial High School last Saturday night. six public school children would come would be ticketed. was unclear whether the ordinance for downtown parking development out of the 98 units. would pass, with members of the at a Westfield Town Council’s public Seven weeks before the Scotch MAY council unsure if they would move meeting. His proposal consisted of January 8, 2004 Plains Township Council was sched- An ordinance to enforce and charge forward with over $1 million in im- one deck only, to be located at the uled to hold a public hearing on the for overnight parking in downtown provements in the downtown. Prospect and Elm Street lot on the creation of a SID in the downtown Westfield, as well as the sale of daily An unidentified odor at Beechwood north side of town. The mayor also area, a petition that opposed estab- permits in the South Avenue parking School closed a classroom and called for a non-binding referendum lishment of a SID was circulated lot, was pulled off the agenda be- prompted an environmental investi- on the matter, to be held in Novem- through the business community. cause council members had some gation. ber. In a unanimous decision, the concerns and wanted to work on it The 2004 operating budget for Mountainside Board of Education, Westfield Planning Board granted a more. Union County was approved, reflect- President Peter Goggi announced that subdivision variance to property own- Scotch Plains resident John ing an approximate 7 percent increase the search for a new chief school ers Michael and Robin Ince of 221 Checchio, the owner of Don’s Tree over last year’s $355.9 million spend- administrator had been suspended. Maryland Street and Gustave and Service, was arrested and charged ing plan. The board appointed Interim Princi- Joanne Buonanno of 229 Maryland with first degree kidnapping. Police Before the Scotch Plains Township pal Walter Rusak as acting Chief Street. allege Checchio kidnapped a 34-year- Council could take action on an ordi- School Administrator until a replace- Scotch Plains Police Chief Marshall old Plainfield woman and drove her nance establishing a SID in the down- ment could be found. Nelson announced that he would re- to his residence, where he forced her town business district, the steering Joe Spector, a downtown property tire after 33 years of service. to disrobe and assaulted her. committee that crafted the details of owner and member of the Downtown Arlene Gardner opted not to seek A 13-year-old male was arrested the SID earlier in the year would meet Westfield Corporation, commented another year as President of the and charged with aggravated assault to discuss possibly adding a so-called on the recent decision by the mayor Westfield Board of Education. for allegedly injuring another 13-year- “sunset” provision to the ordinance and council to continue forward with

In Fanwood, Republicans Joel Stroz old student at Edison Intermediate that would put a time limit on the a northside deck only by saying, “It’s Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and Maureen Mawby announced they School in Westfield. The victim was SID’s life and require formal action very surreal and unfortunate.” He also FULL-SCALE RESPONSE...Barricades were set up and armed guards were would challenge incumbent Demo- injured so badly his spleen ruptured to renew its existence. stated there might be legal implica- stationed outside Temple Emanu-El from New Year’s Eve until Friday morning crat Council President Katherine and had to be removed. tions related to the mayor’s actions. following a threat to the temple. Mitchell and Councilman Michael In Scotch Plains, James Cassidy, a JUNE At the annual commencement cer- Brennan in the November election. sergeant who was on the police force “I think we’re in trouble,” Westfield emony of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ending more than a year of debate insurance companies for $2,500 worth The Westfield Town Council re- for approximately 12 years, filed suit First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana High School, 295 students graduated and discussion, the Scotch Plains of services. turned to developer Robert Powell to against the department, the township said after Parking Director John Mor- as the Class of 2004. The ceremony Township Council voted to reject an The Scotch Plains Council voted 4- ask for a decrease in the size of the and other individuals, alleging that gan admitted during a public council was held outside on the football field, ordinance establishing a SID in the 1 to approve a resolution appointing redevelopment projects on South township officials conspired to de- meeting that the commuter parking despite questionable weather that had downtown business district, after busi- Gregory Robert Arner & Associates of Avenue and Prospect and Elm Streets. prive him of his civil rights when he waiting list had not been validated. threatened to move the event indoors. ness and property owners spoke out Summit to examine a building at the “We think it’s too big,” Mayor was terminated in March 2003 for Shortly after speaking that evening, After 724 days of high school, the against the proposal. southern end of Lamberts Mill Road McDermott told The Westfield Leader. conduct unbecoming a police officer. Westfield resident James Abate was 356 members of the Westfield High Westfield acupuncturist Andrew to determine whether it would be ben- “We do not have a shovel in the His termination followed indepen- approached by Parking Director Mor- School Class of 2004 graduated in a Rosenfarb, 32, pled guilty to health eficial for the township to purchase ground.” dent investigators’ conclusions that gan and asked to step outside the ceremony held at Kehler Stadium. care claims fraud after billing two and convert it into a senior center. Special Edition: 2004 Year End Review MerryMerry ChristmasChristmas Part 1 of 2 – January through June, MerryMerry ChristmasChristmas THE

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June 10, 2004 February 5, 2004

Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times Fred Rossi for The Times FIGHT FIRE WITH WATER...Firefighters from Scotch Plains, Westfield, Cranford, Garwood, Plainfield, North Plainfield, INTENSE ATTENTION...Members of the township committee to review options for forming a Special Improvement New Providence, Rahway, Clark, Roselle Park, Berkeley Heights and Summit came to Fanwood last Thursday to help with District in downtown Scotch Plains met Tuesday evening. Attention is keen as details are nearing completion for decision a fire on South Avenue. making. Pictured above, from left to right, are: Seymour Stein, CEO of Executive Suites; Councilwoman Nancy Malool and former Scotch Plains Mayor Irene Schmidt. Area Mayors Address Safety, Taxes and Development; School Budgets Passed by Voters in First Half of 2004

By LAUREN S. PASS Michael Charmatz, a graduate of hours and the board of education got forward with establishing a SID. local property taxes. nine steering committee members Specially Written for The Times Westfield High School, plunged to a restraining order against the man. Mayor Mahr explained that the Newly-elected State Senator voted unanimously to recommend a Editor’s note: The following is a his death from the sixth floor of a Then, when the teacher was moving Borough of Fanwood would apply Nicholas Scutari announced on Feb- multi-tiered, flat rate system for as- review of news from Westfield, Scotch New Brunswick parking garage in an her classroom from Deerfield to for “extraordinary aid” from the state ruary 5 that he would leave his posi- sessing Scotch Plains downtown prop- Plains, Fanwood, Mountainside and apparent suicide. Beechwood, he accompanied her to to offset the budget. tion as Union County Freeholder. erties, a formula that would have fi- Union County during the months of As he did a year earlier, Scotch her new classroom. She signed him in Scott Parker of Edwards and Kelcey nanced a first-year budget of about January through June 2004. The sec- Plains Mayor Martin Marks used a at the school office under an alias, FEBRUARY presented a traffic impact study that $78,350. Properties would pay up to ond half of the year will be reviewed good portion of his New Year’s ad- claiming he was her cousin. When a Citing a lack of information, was done in regards to the proposed 25 cents per $100 of assessed value. in next week’s issue. dress to press the issue of property tax Mountainside police officer patrol- Westfield residents raised questions construction of parking decks at Pros- The Westfield Town Council dis- reform. ling the school asked for identifica- regarding the construction of two pro- pect and Elm Streets and South Av- cussed revising the zoning and mas- JANUARY Westfield Mayor Gregory tion, the man was removed from the posed parking garages and associ- enue in Westfield. Mayor McDermott ter plan in order to allow James Ward Westfield’s Temple Emanu-El McDermott vowed to increase pedes- building. ated development. prefaced the presentation by stating to build luxury condos on Prospect closed on New Year’s Eve after the trian safety and make parking “more The preliminary 2004 Union The committee looking at the pos- there are a lot of people “skeptical of Street at the former site of Statistical Union County Prosecutor’s Office friendly.” County budget was projected to total sibility of establishing a SID in Scotch this report.” Research. Mr. Ward proposed to build received a threat against the facility. Republicans JoAnn Neylan, Mark approximately $360 million. This rec- Plains was unable to resolve the ques- Mayor Viglianti announced that a 41-unit, luxury residential develop- Barricades blocked the roadways sur- Ciarrocca and James Foerst were ognized an increase of 7 percent from tion of assessments on downtown members of the governing body, along ment targeted for persons age 55 and rounding the temple and armed guards sworn in as Westfield’s newest coun- 2003, when the budget tallied $335.4 property owners, but members said with members of the Mountainside older. stood watch. The temple reopened cil members. Also sworn in was in- million. they were committed to resolving the Board of Education, would discuss in Several residents told the Scotch January 9 after it was determined cumbent First Ward Republican A lawsuit was brought against issue and then voting on whether to a closed session meeting the pending Plains-Fanwood Board of Education there was no credible threat. Councilman Peter Echausse. Mayor Mahr and the Borough of present the SID proposal to the wider litigation that Mountainside is under- about the leaking roofs and uprooted Mountainside Mayor Robert The total projected Westfield school Fanwood by Verizon Wireless after business community. going regarding the 1995 regional floor tiles at Evergreen School. “We Viglianti pledged to move forward board budget was expected to rise an the borough council overturned the In a 6-to-1 vote, the Westfield Plan- school district dissolution referen- are appalled at the condition of Ever- with plans for a community center on estimated 7 percent. Planning Board’s approval of ning Board approved a subdivision dum that affected Clark, Springfield, green School,” teacher Lynn Sanders the Barnes Tract. Westfield resident and Assignment Verizon’s application in November. by developer Charles Pijanowski, who Berkeley Heights, Kenilworth, said. She expressed concern for the Angel Estrada was chosen as the Judge of Union County, Edward County Manager George Devanney plans to create two conforming build- Mountainside and Garwood. health of the faculty and children. Union County Board of Chosen Free- Beglin, Jr., retired on January 15. was authorized to reach an agreement ing lots from the property at 619 Elm After several weeks of discussion, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 holders’ first Hispanic-American A kindergarten teacher from with additional counties to reduce the Street. Chairman. Mountainside’s Beechwood School number of juveniles housed at the The proposed shuttle bus service Colleen Mahr began her tenure as was fired after receiving a “gift” from controversial George Herlich Juve- for Fanwood and Scotch Plains would January 8, 2004 Fanwood’s 26th mayor, while Donna her boyfriend, which contained two nile Detention Center. The cost of not go forward after it was deter- Dolce and Jack Molenaar started their bullets. One bullet had her name on it; this agreement was not to exceed mined that such a service does not first terms as borough council mem- the other had his. The “gift” was $1.5 million. sustain itself and loses money. bers. allegedly given to her during school A report from developer HKT Several Westfield downtown prop- Nassau regarding luxury apartments erty owners spoke to the council on earmarked for two sites in Westfield the issue of parking permits. After was made available for the public. being told he would not be able to February 5, 2004 The call for the report was generated renew his permits, Gary Goodman, in 2003 from public discussion re- the owner of 37 Elm Street, told garding the financial and social im- elected officials he had previously pacts of the proposed Westfield rede- been allowed to purchase parking velopment projects – particularly in permits for his tenants. that it had been proposed that the He explained that his office tenants developments be exempt from regu- do not stay for long periods of time, lar property taxes. and said that he would be unable to Dr. David Heisey, Principal of rent the space without offering park- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, ing. “Ultimately, my property will be informed the school board that the worthless if I can’t rent it,” Mr. long-time district mascot, the Native Goodman said. American silhouette, would be re- The Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Horace R. Corbin for The Times placed. Dr. Heisey had been notified Adjustment approved a site plan ap- OH SAY CAN YOU SEE...Toni Dolce, right, the niece of Councilwoman Donna that the New Jersey Commissioner of plication allowing Bowcraft Amuse- Dolce, sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Fanwood Reorganization meet- Education recommended that school ment Park to go forward with its ing on Sunday, at which her aunt took her oath of office. districts abolish symbols of Native planned water park. Americans to represent schools. Scotch Plains Township Manager Brooks Crandall for The Times VARIETY...The theme for the annual Coles Elementary School Variety show last The steering committee looking Thomas Atkins recommended to the January 29, 2004 Saturday was the Magic of Disney. Grant Crandall (left), Callum Wayman and into the feasibility of setting up a Township Council a 2004 municipal the line of warriors are lying in wait for the grand finale. Over 100 children from Special Improvement District (SID) budget of just under $19.547 million Kindergarten through fourth grade participated in the show. Both performances in downtown Scotch Plains would that would be funded by a five-point in the Terrill Middle School Auditorium were sold out. vote in February on whether to move increase in the municipal portion of

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Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times LET IT SNOW…The Township of Scotch Plains is covered with snow. The Park Avenue business district shown above is bracing for another storm. PAGE INDEX Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times Brooks Crandall for The Times 295 CAPS IN THE AIR...The 295 members of the graduating Class of 2004 at MAYORAL SALUTE...Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks addressed the resi- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 18 Real Estate .... 12, 13 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School threw their caps in the air, celebrating the dents of Scotch Plains on Memorial Day, remembering those lost in service to the Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 17 Classifieds...... 16 conclusion of the commencement ceremony on Tuesday night. United States. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 19-20 Page 10 Thursday, December 23, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Towns Talk Safety, Taxes, Development; School Budgets Pass in First Half of 2004 June 17, 2004 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Scotch Plains Township Coun- Councilwoman Paulette Coronato to disrobe and assaulted her. cil started serious consideration of kicked off their 2004 campaigns for A 13-year-old male was arrested the 2004 municipal budget, examin- reelection. The Republicans were and charged with aggravated assault ing the $19.5 million spending pro- challenged by Andrew Baron for for allegedly injuring another 13-year- posal for areas where further cuts mayor and Barbara Baldasarre for old student at Edison Intermediate could be made or, if deemed neces- council on the Democrat ticket. School in Westfield. The victim was sary, additional funding could be pro- Regarding rental units proposed for injured so badly his spleen ruptured vided. South Avenue and Prospect and Elm and had to be removed. Unanimously, members of the Streets in Westfield, Richard Read- In Scotch Plains, James Cassidy, a Westfield Planning Board voted to ing presented a school impact study sergeant who was on the police force approve an application for a Com- to the public, which concluded that for approximately 12 years, filed suit merce Bank branch at the former site six public school children would come against the department, the township of Reilly Oldsmobile at 552-556 and out of the 98 units. and other individuals, alleging that 560 North Avenue. Seven weeks before the Scotch township officials conspired to de- Several last minute disputes de- Plains Township Council was sched- prive him of his civil rights when he layed final action by the SID steering uled to hold a public hearing on the was terminated in March 2003 for committee in Scotch Plains, and it creation of a SID in the downtown conduct unbecoming a police officer. was hoped that the committee would area, a petition that opposed estab- His termination followed indepen- agree by the following week to send lishment of a SID was circulated dent investigators’ conclusions that a final report of its findings and rec- through the business community. he had engaged in sexual misconduct ommendations to the Township Coun- In a unanimous decision, the while on duty. Horace R. Corbin for The Times cil, and also come to a consensus on Westfield Planning Board granted a The New Jersey Register of His- THE UNION COUNTY FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY GRADUATES FALL 2003/SPRING 2004 – Berkeley Heights (Chief the composition of a SID’s board of subdivision variance to property own- toric Places designated a section of Rich Boss); Michael Ambrose, David Esehak, William Hernandez, Stephen Imbimbo, Jeffrey Karl: Clark (Chief John directors. ers Michael and Robin Ince of 221 Fanwood, known as the Fanwood Park Pingor); James Borden, Jr., Gregory Ofenleger, Christopher Salvato: Cranford (Chief Leonard Dolan); Paul Boesgaard, Political lines were drawn between Maryland Street and Gustave and Historic District, worthy of historic Kevin Magliaro, Thomas Polito, Thomas Stainsen: Fanwood (Chief Rich Regenthal); Jason Villani: Garwood (Chief Rich the Republican and Democrat mem- Joanne Buonanno of 229 Maryland status. It was decided that the area Bonfanti); Douglas Heintz: Mountainside (Chief Gary Cantagallo); David Lauricella, Patrick Morrissey, Robyn Vojt: New bers of the Fanwood Borough Coun- Street. would include 79 homes, with 58 Providence (Chief Ralph Parlapiano); Dominick Fiorilli: Roselle (Chief Robert Hill); Andrew Vasquez, Minerva Vasquez: cil over the 2004 budget. The budget Scotch Plains Police Chief Marshall designated as “contributing” and 21 Roselle Park (Chief Joseph Signorello); Steve Thompson, Patrick Wirkus: Scotch Plains (Chief Jonathan Ellis); Chris Nielsen: Springfield (Chief William Gras); Brant Hamilton, Michael Jorda: Union County OEM (Director of Emergency was approved in a 4-2 vote along Nelson announced that he would re- as “non-contributing.” The designa- Management Ben Laganga); William Kane, Michael Marcino: Westfield (Chief John Castellano); Keith Brothers, Kevin party lines and was sent to Trenton tire after 33 years of service. tions were assigned based on the year Caldwell, Benjamin B. Corbin, Steven DiTrolio, Daniel Kaltneckar, Peter Klebaur, Richard Schwarz, Thomas Wengerter. along with an application for extraor- Arlene Gardner opted not to seek each structure was built. The homes The Nocera award winners are Gregory Ofenleger (Fall 2003) and David Lauricella (Spring 2004). The Shepis Award dinary aid. The proposed budget to- another year as President of the in the area date from the late 19th and winners are: Benjamin Corbin (Fall 2003) and Andrew Vasquez (Spring 2004). taled approximately $6.8 million. Westfield Board of Education. early 20th centuries. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board In Fanwood, Republicans Joel Stroz Six-year-old Robert Cleary suc- May 27, 2004 of Education discussed the proposed and Maureen Mawby announced they cumbed to Adrenoleukodystrophy was held on June 6. 2004-2005 budget of $64,217,571. would challenge incumbent Demo- (ALD) on May 5, at home with his Facing leaky roofs at both the mu- crat Council President Katherine parents, Robert and Jeanne, and his nicipal and public works buildings, MARCH Mitchell and Councilman Michael brother, Ryan. Over several months, and an aging heating and ventilation Ginny Leiz, Richard Solomon and Brennan in the November election. the small Borough of Fanwood ral- system at the municipal building, the Julia Walker announced their candi- The Westfield Town Council re- lied around the Cleary family to raise Scotch Plains Township Council dis- dacies for three vacant seats on the turned to developer Robert Powell to money to help pay for Robert’s medi- cussed having an architect undertake Westfield Board of Education. ask for a decrease in the size of the cal care. feasibility studies on the two build- Lance Porter and Craig Nowlin redevelopment projects on South Nearly a year after beginning to ings and present options for improv- announced their candidacies for the Avenue and Prospect and Elm Streets. seriously explore the feasibility of ing both. It was estimated that the two open board of education seats in “We think it’s too big,” Mayor revitalizing downtown Scotch Plains studies would cost about $20,000. Scotch Plains. Meanwhile, newcomer McDermott told The Westfield Leader. via the establishment of a SID, the Thirty percent of parents were dis- Seamus Dolan announced his candi- “We do not have a shovel in the Scotch Plains Township Council in- pleased with the job performance of dacy for the Fanwood seat. ground.” troduced an ordinance that would set the Guidance Department at Westfield Westfield’s town budget would in- Fanwood resident Seamus Dolan up a SID. High School, according to poll re- crease by over 7 percent, which withdrew as a candidate for a seat on At the Downtown Westfield Cor- sults shown to the Westfield Board of equated to a $220 tax increase for the the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of poration meeting, the board displayed Education. municipal portion of tax bills on the Education. Due to the lateness of this a bronze plaque awarded to Westfield Fanwood’s police and fire depart- average home assessed at $177,500. action, Mr. Dolan’s remained as the through the 2004 Great American ments once again demonstrated their The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board sole name on the ballot, while Robert Main Street Award program. abilities when dealing with a fire in of Education announced a 7.7 per- retail establishments on South Av- Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times O’Connor of Fanwood threw his hat Westfield shared the award with four FOR A GOOD CAUSE...Residents gathered at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains cent budget increase. into the ring for the Fanwood seat on other towns. enue. The blaze damaged a turn-of- on Saturday for the Jim Airey charity game that benefits Lou Gherig’s Disease. Erin Krantz, 28, of Cliffside Park the school board as a write-in candi- Following a lengthy public hear- the-century building, located across and Siomara Fontana, 43, of Newark date to oppose Mr. Dolan. ing, the Scotch Plains Planning Board from the Fanwood train station. It were arrested on prostitution charges A new Downtown Advisory Com- approved a minor subdivision appli- began inside one store and threatened after Westfield police detectives ex- mittee was formed by Mayor Mahr in cation allowing a property on Morse the entire block of businesses. March 4, 2004 ecuted a search warrant at an East Fanwood, comprised of residents and Avenue to be split into two lots where Mountainside Chief School Admin- South Avenue massage business. business owners, in hopes of devel- new single-family homes would be istrator Dr. Gerard Schaller an- A superior court judge dismissed a oping a plan to revitalize the down- situated. nounced that the odor at Beechwood reverse racial discrimination lawsuit town. The Westfield Board of Education School was still unidentified, although filed by four Scotch Plains police In Westfield, Scott Parker from announced that the public would vote tests suggested that whatever its ori- officers against the township police Edwards and Kelcey (E&K) and Gor- on a bond for a turf field and new track gin, it was considered harmless. department, its current police chief, don Meth from Keller and Kirkpatrick at Kehler Stadium in December. Police units from 11 area munici- and his predecessor. (K&K) presented their traffic study The Westfield Town Council unani- palities responded to a disturbance James and John Caldora proposed findings and fielded residents’ ques- mously approved an ordinance on involving a large group of people on to knock down existing offices and tions. first reading to bond over $1 million, the American Legion property on apartments at 143 and 147 Elmer The 2004-2005 Mountainside which included funds for the installa- North Avenue in Westfield. Street and 311 Lenox Avenue in school budget passed by a 154-vote tion of a synthetic turf field and lights WE CARE (Westfielders Con- Westfield to erect a three-story, 14- margin. at Houlihan and Sid Faye fields on cerned About Responsible Develop- unit apartment complex. Westfield residents voted to pass Lamberts Mill Road. ment) and Citizens for Responsible Fanwood residents attended a spe- the school board’s 2004-2005 spend- Many Mountainside citizens took Development (CRD) called for in- cial meeting regarding a proposed ing plan by a slim margin of 285 votes the podium to voice their opposition cremental steps to be taken before the new communications tower to be lo- on Tuesday. to the proposed community center. town underwent major development cated at Borough Hall. Write-in candidate Mr. O’Connor Tempers became heated when one in downtown Westfield. Westfield’s capital projects were won the Fanwood Board of Educa- resident accused the council of “mov- An edition of The Suburban News proposed to total $5,497,771; in 2003, tion seat by two votes over withdrawn ing too fast.” featured a four-page flyer bearing the the capital budget totaled approxi- Mr. Dolan. Discussion centered on the contro- slogan “Improving Parking Improves Lisa Basile for The Times mately $2.1 million. According to Scotch Plains and Fanwood Board versial George Herlich Juvenile De- Our Town.” Although the only contact INTENSE...Moviegoers crowded theatres last weekend to see The Passion of The Town Administrator James Gildea, of Education’s $555,338,242 tax levy tention Center when Bruce Paterson information on the flyer was an e-mail Christ by Mel Gibson. Pictured, above, viewers enter the Rialto Theatre in Westfield last Sunday for a showing organized by the Knights of Columbus. the monies had to be bonded because passed by 423 votes, versus last year’s spoke out against the Union County address and a post office box, The y the town has a lack of cash on hand. passage by 218 votes. Freeholder Board. The freeholder Westfield Leader was able to deter- This would increase the debt service Temple Emanu-El filed an appeal meeting took place during the same mine that the contact person for the next year by $500,000. with the Superior Court of New Jer- week as the one-year anniversary of flyer was Westfield resident Roberto February 12, 2004 The Borough of Mountainside hired sey seeking to overturn the Westfield Edward Sinclair’s death. Sinclair was Olivares. Phone calls to Mr. Olivares, the architectural firm of Feitolwitz Board of Adjustment’s denial of its found hanged in his cell on Mother’s as well as an e-mail sent to and Kosten of Livingston for the pre- request for a parking lot expansion. Day of 2003, having been placed in [email protected], seek- liminary phase of planning for the Rick and Mike Marcovecchio pre- the center only 12 hours earlier be- ing an interview, were not returned. borough’s community center. sented a proposed development to the cause of a bicycle theft. Former Cranford Mayor Phil Morin The Union County Board of Cho- Fanwood Planning Board for a three- An ordinance to appropriate was named the new Union County sen Freeholders swore in its newest story, Victorian style retail and resi- $75,000 out of the capital budget for Republican Chairman, replacing member, John Wohlrab from Linden, dential development at the corner of engineering and design work on the Westfield resident Ron Frigerio. to replace Nicholas Scutari, who de- South Avenue and Second Street. downtown would be put before the In a surprise announcement, Mayor parted the board to concentrate on his Four underground tanks and soil Westfield Town Council. Following McDermott presented a new proposal duties as state senator. contamination were discovered in the more than an hour of discussion, it for downtown parking development The Westfield Town Council re- Elm Street parking lot, where a gas was unclear whether the ordinance at a Westfield Town Council’s public viewed updated plans for the parking station once stood, in Westfield. would pass, with members of the meeting. His proposal consisted of deck-redevelopment projects on Peter Goggi was reelected as council unsure if they would move one deck only, to be located at the South Avenue and Prospect and Elm Mountainside Board of Education forward with over $1 million in im- Prospect and Elm Street lot on the Streets. President and Mary Beth Schaumberg provements in the downtown. north side of town. The mayor also It was announced that the Scotch was named Vice President. An unidentified odor at Beechwood called for a non-binding referendum Plains Township Council would likely Although James Ward’s proposal School closed a classroom and on the matter, to be held in Novem- Brooks Crandall for The Times introduce an ordinance in early May to build a 35-unit luxury apartment prompted an environmental investi- ber. SEEING SPARKS…Youngsters flocked to the 23rd Annual Science Fair at Coles to create a SID for the downtown complex for those age 55 and older at gation. Mountainside Board of Education, Elementary School in Scotch Plains last Saturday. There were many exhibits for area, about 11 months after the first the former site of the Statistical Re- The 2004 operating budget for President Peter Goggi announced that the children to interact with while learning. Pictured above, the principles of substantial discussions about a SID search headquarters on Prospect Union County was approved, reflect- the search for a new chief school electrostatic physics are being demonstrated. were held. Street was not off the table, he ap- ing an approximate 7 percent increase administrator had been suspended. Mayor McDermott signed an agree- peared before the planning board with over last year’s $355.9 million spend- The board appointed Interim Princi- ment with the Westfield Historical an application to build 12,000 square ing plan. pal Walter Rusak as acting Chief March 18, 2004 Society for the society to lease the feet of retail with two floors of apart- Before the Scotch Plains Township School Administrator until a replace- Reeve House for 18 months. ments above on the site. Council could take action on an ordi- ment could be found. It was revealed that the $19.5 mil- Mark Zyla was chosen to succeed nance establishing a SID in the down- Joe Spector, a downtown property lion municipal budget for the Scotch Marshall Nelson as Scotch Plains town business district, the steering owner and member of the Downtown Plains Township Council would be Township Police Chief. committee that crafted the details of Westfield Corporation, commented financed via a four-point increase in Anne Riegel was chosen as the SID earlier in the year would meet on the recent decision by the mayor the municipal portion of local prop- Westfield school board President and to discuss possibly adding a so-called and council to continue forward with erty taxes. Ginny Leiz was selected as Vice- “sunset” provision to the ordinance a northside deck only by saying, “It’s A $30 million financial plan draft President. that would put a time limit on the very surreal and unfortunate.” He also was unveiled for the two proposed The Scotch Plains Council passed SID’s life and require formal action stated there might be legal implica- parking deck redevelopment projects its $19.697 million budget. to renew its existence. tions related to the mayor’s actions. in Westfield. The parking lot behind Baron’s was At the annual commencement cer- Fanwood’s Mayor Mahr announced proposed to become a paid permit JUNE emony of Scotch Plains-Fanwood that the borough would receive a overnight parking lot for downtown “I think we’re in trouble,” Westfield High School, 295 students gradu- $50,000 grant from the State Depart- residents from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Cars First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana ated as the Class of 2004. The cer- ment of Community Affairs (DCA) parked in any other lot overnight said after Parking Director John Mor- emony was held outside on the foot- to plan for downtown re-development. would be ticketed. gan admitted during a public council ball field, despite questionable The Westfield Board of Education meeting that the commuter parking weather that had threatened to move discussed the necessity of purchasing MAY waiting list had not been validated. the event indoors. $360,000 worth of laptops for teach- An ordinance to enforce and charge Shortly after speaking that evening, After 724 days of high school, the ers at Westfield High School. for overnight parking in downtown Westfield resident James Abate was 356 members of the Westfield High Westfield, as well as the sale of daily approached by Parking Director Mor- School Class of 2004 graduated in a APRIL permits in the South Avenue parking gan and asked to step outside the ceremony held at Kehler Stadium. Horace R. Corbin for The Times The 250th Signal Battalion, based lot, was pulled off the agenda be- council chambers. Upon exiting, Ending more than a year of debate COMMUNITY SERVICE...The Fanwood Recycling Center was busy last Satur- at the Westfield National Guard Ar- cause council members had some Abate was taken downstairs to the and discussion, the Scotch Plains day during the windy March day. Members of the First United Methodist Church mory, was activated for federal ser- concerns and wanted to work on it police department and processed for Township Council voted to reject an in Westfield helped out at the center to earn money for their charity programs and vice. more. three outstanding warrants from ordinance establishing a SID in the to serve the borough. The debate over how to handle Scotch Plains resident John Westfield, Newark and Middletown, downtown business district, after busi- Union County’s epidemic of geese Checchio, the owner of Don’s Tree totaling $583. The warrants were all ness and property owners spoke out waged on, with animal rights groups Service, was arrested and charged for traffic violations; the violations against the proposal. of services. the southern end of Lamberts Mill crying foul over the latest methods with first degree kidnapping. Police for Westfield dealt with parking. Abate Westfield acupuncturist Andrew The Scotch Plains Council voted 4- Road to determine whether it being proposed to rid the parks of the allege Checchio kidnapped a 34-year- posted bail and was released. Rosenfarb, 32, pled guilty to health 1 to approve a resolution appointing would be beneficial for the town- fecal birds. old Plainfield woman and drove her The official dedication of care claims fraud after billing two Gregory Robert Arner & Associates ship to purchase and convert it Scotch Plains’ Mayor Marks and to his residence, where he forced her Beechwood School in Mountainside insurance companies for $2,500 worth of Summit to examine a building at into a senior center. Page 2 Thursday, December 23, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION BOE Hears Goal Update; Starbucks, Westfield Offer Talks of Selling Building Free Parking for Christmas By ED COONEY provide Web content management Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By BETSEY BURGDORF Town Administrator James Gildea and software, Web-based training, tech- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Mayor’s Secretary, Claire Grey, WESTFIELD —Superintendent of nical support, and necessary hard- WESTFIELD — Westfield Park- Schools Dr. William Foley updated and “it’s moving along.” ware to run the district’s upcoming ing Director John Morgan announced The board briefly discussed a letter Board of Education members Tues- new Website. this week that on-street parking would day night on the district’s technology to the mayor from a resident opposed The company will provide the dis- be free until Christmas Day in the to the Victoria Secret window display. plan, professional development, com- trict with unlimited Web hosting space downtown. munications, curriculum, resources, Mrs. Cronin stated that the mayor so that every teacher may have his or Starbucks of Westfield agreed to pay made a quick response and that she school climate, and the district’s her own Webpage on the district’s the $25 per day per meter fee in return Website. examined the windows and felt the site. for the “bagged” meters advertising Christmas tree displays now present Westfield High School (WHS) has So far this year, the district has their business for one day of the 10-day been equipped with wireless hubs were appropriate. budgeted for a wireless lab for spe- promotion. The Town of Westfield is DWC’s design committee asked the that allow teachers to access the dis- cial education teachers, given donating the remaining nine days. trict network from almost anywhere board to put an expiration date on façade teachers access to downloadable Metered lots are not included in the grants awarded to downtown businesses in the school. units in various subjects that fa- promotion, Captain Morgan revealed “The whole building is now wire- to “keep things moving along,” Mrs. cilitate the integration of technol- via a conference call during Monday Cronin announced. The board said less,” said Chief Technology Officer ogy into the classroom, and estab- MINGO HONORED…Union County Freeholder Chairman Angel Estrada and night’s meeting of the Downtown Hal Johnson. Vice Chairman Rick Proctor honor Freeholder Lewis Mingo of Plainfield and would consider recommendation. lished technical competencies for Westfield Corporation (DWC). The kiosk located by the Rialto is The district has hired a consultant all staff members. thank him for his seven years of service to the board. Freeholder Mingo is retiring at the end of this year. Pictured above, from left to right, are: Mr. Estrada, Mr. DWC Chairman Alan DeRose com- now complete. The kiosk, donated by to explore the possibility of running New goals for writing and gram- mented that many people “feel they are fiber optic cable between the district’s Mingo and Mr. Proctor. the Westfield Y, displays a list of all mar skills are in place at WHS, and a getting it (free parking) from the town.” the local businesses included in the schools and administrative buildings. new writing curriculum for students He continued by saying, “Why Fiber optic cable would greatly in- SID (Special Improvement District) at the elementary level is in the pro- Clock to be Constructed should the town give free parking on one side and a calendar of events crease the bandwidth of the district’s cess of being created, officials said. when they can get someone to pay for network, allowing for the transmis- on the other. The district’s administration dis- it? The town garners no goodwill by The DWC discussed expanding the sion of larger data streams, such as cussed how to most effectively use In Memory of Capt. Turner that being done. There needs to be live video. SID to include a portion of Central Lincoln School. The school is cur- goodwill built up. People that live in Avenue. “How do we make that hap- Additionally, students in the sec- rently leased to the Union County By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL from donations made to the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the town and shop in the town want to pen?” Mrs. Cronin asked the board. ond grade across the district will soon Educational Services Commission. borough’s Policemen’s Benevo- feel the town is looking out for them.” have five new computer workstations “You have to find out if there is a Dr. Foley stated his belief that “the MOUNTAINSIDE — lence Association in Captain Business owner Joe Spector said that desire for it,” Council Liaison to use. Third grade classes and classes best use of the school is to continue to Mountainside Mayor Robert Turner’s honor. he feels that the town needs to revisit at both Roosevelt and Edison Inter- Lawrence Goldman said. rent it.” Viglianti this week made clarifica- The mayor noted that the second parking rates, enforcement and limit Other board members suggested mediate Schools will also be getting Board member Kimberley Rhodes tions regarding the funding of a clock at Borough Hall would be two-hour zones, as there is a “shortage new computers. that the DWC’s Economic Develop- suggested the idea of holding onto new clock to be constructed on very similar to the one on Moun- and physical need for more parking.” ment Committee should look into it As part of the board’s communica- Lincoln School only until the district’s Mountain Avenue as well as an- tain Avenue, but that it will be a bit Mr. Morgan stated that there have tions goals, the board approved a mo- and see if it is feasible and talk to the enrollment recedes from its current nouncing the construction of a sec- shorter. been some complaints that downtown property owners to tell them what’s in tion at Tuesday’s meeting approving spike, then moving the administra- ond clock in memory of Police Cap- According to the mayor, a letter residents are taking up meters and a software license agreement with it for them. tive functions of the district to Lin- tain Todd Turner at Borough Hall. showing details of the original parking there all day. He continued “The DWC has always looked out Midwest Internet Consulting Group coln School. The administration The project is being supported clock and the donation plates will by saying that the Westfield Police in the amount of $17,300. for the interest of that little stretch,” building at Elm Street, which Ms. through donations from businesses be sent to Mountainside residents Department does not readily enforce Councilman Goldman said. The district will pay a yearly main- Rhodes said has a “much higher and residents whose names will be and that both clocks will probably the two-hour time limit and they are tenance fee of $3,400. Midwest will Central Avenue has always been a value,” could then be sold. included on the clock. be erected sometime in late spring hesitant to begin enforcing it now. mix of residential and businesses and The mayor, who made the an- of 2005. Mr. Morgan said that six additional was not originally included in the nouncement at Tuesday’s Borough In other business, the council officers were directing traffic this past SID. In the recent past, quite a few Council meeting, noted that one of adopted an ordinance restricting weekend to keep things moving in residential buildings have been bought Do You Have To the $2,000 spaces at the bottom of signs and advertising of non-auto- town. He also said that there is a plan by businesses and renovated. the clock is being paid for solely motive goods at gasoline stations to revisit lots 1 and 8 to “squeeze out “Years later, maybe it is time,” Mrs. out of personal funds from the gov- within the borough. 10 additional spots.” The plan also Cronin said in regards to including Go To Court? erning body. According to the ordinance, includes making a cut through from Central Avenue in the SID. The mayor reported that the other gasoline stations are permitted to Elm Street to Prospect Street, as an Mrs. Cronin also announced that three $2,000 spaces were filled by sell individual packages of ciga- added convenience to shoppers, al- the DWC has been busy with events the Valley National Bank, PSE&G rettes and maps as well as indi- lowing them to bypass the light at including the trolley rides, photos JON M. BRAMNICK and a fourth donor who wished to vidual servings of soft drinks and Elm and East Broad Streets. with Santa and the gift-wrapping remain anonymous. snacks from vending machines. Mr. Morgan also stated that 14 new available downtown. She stated that Certified Civil Trial Attorney The mayor then noted that there The ordinance also states that pay stations will be installed through- the trolley rides were met with “mixed were many $1,500 spaces left to- the stations are permitted to sell out the remaining lots still using meters reviews” and if the trolley rides are Personal Injury Law wards the base of the clock for lottery tickets and games of chance and all the old meters will be removed. offered next year she will suggest a other businesses wishing to be in- from lottery machines and other It is expected that at the next working later timeframe from 2 to 5 p.m. in- BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ cluded in the project as well as machines as authorized by the state. council meeting on Tuesday, January stead of from noon until 3 p.m. MITTERHOFF many $250 resident spaces. Council also adopted an ordi- 18, the bid for the installation of the “A lot of people with kids got on,” According to the mayor, Valley nance that appropriates $144,0000 new system will be accepted. All the she said. “The trolley was a good GRABAS & WOODRUFF National Bank is donating the land to from the borough’s capital improve- pay stations will accept the SmartCard, thing to do.” erect the clock as well as $5,000 to ment fund to resurface Mill Lane. a prepaid parking card. She also suggested combining the help finance the $35,000 to $40,000 Borough officials said $130,000 In other news, it was announced trolley rides with the Westfield Area 1827 East Second Street bill to pay for the clock itself. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 would be paid back to the borough that the town council would be mak- Chamber of Commerce’s tree light- The mayor also reported that a through a grant from the New Jer- ing a decision in regards to the two ing ceremony. second clock was scheduled for sey Department of Transportation. open DWC positions at their meeting The DWC’s annual reorganization 908-322-7000 construction this spring in memory The next council meeting, which on Tuesday, January 4. meeting is scheduled for Monday, of the late Captain Turner and will E mail: [email protected] is the borough’s re-organizational Executive Director Sherry Cronin January 17, beginning at 7:30 p.m. be housed at Borough Hall. meeting, is scheduled for Tuesday, announced that she had been in con- The DWC will be announcing its The money for the project came January 4 at 8 p.m. tact with Mayor Gregory McDermott, annual budget at that time.

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The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Merry Christmas from Mars The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091

Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Courtesy of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Paul J. Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Westfield High School Graduate Offers COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Michelle Le Poidevin Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS Special Christmas Greetings From Mars Lauren S. Pass Ben Corbin Editor’s Note: George Chen, a 1982 question at this time. writing, I can almost sense Mr. Eyre SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES graduate of Westfield High School and As exciting as this was, living on looking over my shoulder, proofread- One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 MER Flight Director with the NASA Jet Mars time has taken its toll on all of us ing my writing style and grammar be- Propulsion Laboratory, submitted the on the team. Because the rovers are cause even the best, most elegant engi- following article. solar powered, they “wake up” every neering design is worthless unless one ***** morning when the sun rises on Mars. can effectively communicate it to oth- I Tried to be Careful Mr. Jones; Merry Christmas from Mars? Well, All of us on the mission operations team ers. The list of influential teachers and not exactly, but it’s not that much of a had to force our sleep-wake schedule mentors goes on and on. stretch. This year will certainly go down into sync with the rovers’ so that we Although my parents have now into the history books as one of the great would be ready to issue commands to moved to Princeton, I still consider Thank You Santa For Understanding years for space exploration, and I have them as they woke up each morning. Westfield my hometown, and some of been very fortunate to be a part of that Because the Martian sol is 40 min- my best friends still live in the area. When I was a young boy, admittedly a long time It must have been the right thing to do because great adventure. utes longer than an Earth day, this means Unfortunately, I don’t get back as often ago, Christmastime was a time of great joy, wonder- Santa did get me the Lionel train that I had so longed as I would like. As it is with old friends ment, warmth and merriment. True, Santa Claus was for. And next year I got the red Western Flyer bicycle. that you don’t get to see regularly, the holiday season is a reminder to stay in on my mind. I thought I’d been good most of the year Christmas then was also such a happy time of the touch, even if it’s just a Christmas card. and that Santa would be good to me. year – everyone smiled and wished all a Merry George Chen He’d understand that when I broke Mr. Jones’ Christmas and a Happy New Year. For a moment, at Formerly of Westfield window with the foul ball, that it was an accident. I least, there was “Peace on Earth and Goodwill was sure Santa would also understand that when we Towards Men.” ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ heard the shattering glass, there was a moment of I didn’t understand political correctness back then. panic. Yes, we all ran and even thought we’d get The only thing I believed was that Merry Christmas was away with it – undiscovered. the warmest possible greeting that one person could DD Our mothers knew about that broken window give to another. It was only pure good in the intent. DDTM before we ever got home. A stern lecture and direct Well, after all those years, I might have broken a Diction Deception orders to go over to Mr. Jones and confess that I did few other windows since – but I always owned up. I Below are four arcane words, each it – that’s what I got. Mr. Jones tried to be very stern tried to be careful, Mr. Jones. And thank you, Santa, with four definitions – only one is correct. and asked if I’d rake and weed his garden to help pay for understanding. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of dic- for it. I did. He then thanked me for owning up and I still think it’s okay to say, “Merry Christmas.” tion? asked that I be more careful next time. I think he even In the warmest sense, Merry Christmas, everyone If you can guess one correctly – good smiled, now that I look back on it. – and Happy New Year! Photos Courtesy of NASA/JPL guess. If you get two – well-read indi- HELLO FROM MARS...Westfield High School Graduate George Chen, Flight vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Reprinted from December 26, 2002 edition of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Director for the Mars Exploration Rover Program of NASA’s Jet Propulsion you get all four – You must have a lot of Laboratory, poses with a model of the Mars Rover. As a Christmas card to free time! It’s Time For the SP-F School Bd. Mayor’s Wife Thanks Westfield, Mr. Chen sends the Mars landscape photo at the top, dubbed as Burns All words and correct definitions Students and UNICO Cliff, taken by the Rover on Mars. See letter this page. come from the board game Diction To Wake Up and Smell The Coffee In January and February of 2004, I getting up 40 minutes later each morn- Deception. This past Veteran’s Day, nearly 800 was one of the flight directors on the ing and going to sleep 40 minutes later Answers to last week’s arcane words. I’m a neighbor of Al Muller’s, and I Has the BOE not looked and seen what students from Edison and Roosevelt In- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory team every night. This schedule is so confus- 1. Importuous – Without a port or har- whole hearty agree with the position that is going on in industry today? People all termediate Schools volunteered to write that landed the two golf-cart sized Mars ing many of us wear two wristwatches bor he stated in his letter to the editor dated over are loosing benefits, or having to pay letters to soldiers who are being deployed Exploration Rovers, christened Spirit to keep track of the dual-planet time 2. Mise – In Old English law, an issue December 12. some, or all of their benefits. We, as overseas from the National Guard Ar- and Opportunity, on the Red Planet. zones, with one of the watches being to be tried When is enough, enough? We taxpay- taxpayers, can’t continually be asked to mory in Westfield. Since the landings, I have spent most specially built to tick on Mars time. 3. Perry – The fermented juice of pears ers can’t keep footing the bill for the support these demands for benefits, when I would like to thank the dedicated staff of the year as a member of the mission Needless to say, it is very difficult 4. Saxicoline – Living or growing Board of Education (BOE) of Scotch we aren’t also getting the same from our at both schools, and especially the chil- operations team, living vicariously to maintain a family or social life when among the rocks Plains, for benefits that the general soci- employers. dren, for their commitment and compas- through the plucky rovers as they rolled you live like this. At times we felt so ety doesn’t have. It’s time for the BOE to If the BOE still thinks that life is better sion. These letters will personally touch across the dusty Martian landscape, isolated from friends and family, we HORARIOUS wake up and smell the coffee! in outside industry, why aren’t they still the lives of hundreds of soldiers. stopping to take pictures, drill holes in might as well have been on Mars our- 1. Enduring for only an hour or two Many years ago they were claiming voicing that opinion. No, they realize that Upon hearing about the letter writing rocks, and scan for the elemental and selves. 2. Menacing; frightful that they could get better positions in the they have better positions now, and a program, Randy Pisane, President of mineralogical composition of the soil For me the journey to Mars began in 3. Resembling barley business world. I thought then that they captive audience in the taxpayer, and are UNICO, offered their support by contrib- and rocks. Westfield. I am a product of its won- 4. Laughable; pathetic had a point and went along with their all too willing to push to the extreme. uting the postage to the mailing of these At the end of every sol — a Martian derful school system. As much of an PLOUTER gripes to get better compensation. Now Karl Grossmann 800 letters! All the members of UNICO day — we waited anxiously as the engineering marvel the rovers are, the 1. To wade in water with a splashing the shoe is on the other foot; they are Scotch Plains should be commended for their backing rovers transmitted new images to Earth, basics skills I needed for landing on noise going way overboard in my opinion. of this worthwhile endeavor. revealing alien terrain that no human Mars I learned in high school. Truth be 2. To whip or thrash The members of the 250th Battalion Fam- eyes had ever seen before. Although told, much of engineering consists of 3. To delay; retard ily Readines Group, whose family mem- designed to last only 90 days and drive “back of the envelope” calculations. 4. To gather and store June 24, 2004 bers will be receiving these letters, greatly only 600 meters, the rovers are now We engineers go to the computers SCHELLY appreciate the outpouring of kindness that approaching a year on Mars. to get the decimal place answers, but 1. A steep slope; an abrupt declivity they have seen from our community. Spirit and Opportunity have clocked the design starts with pencil, paper, and 2. A whitefish The student letter writing and financial over 3.6 and 1.6 kilometers on their a handheld calculator. For me those 3. A worthless fellow; a rogue support from UNICO are examples of odometers, respectively, and are still skills were first learned in Dr. 4. A peculiar bronzelike luster in cer- this kindness. going strong. The data collected so far Stoneback’s physics class, where he tain minerals, often iridescent Thank you again to all the staff and strongly suggest that Mars was not al- taught us how to break down difficult HALOPHILOUS children in our schools and to Randy ways the dry, barren landscape that we physics problems into simple, tractable 1. Devoted to exercise and good health Pisane and UNICO for helping to brighten see today. The evidence suggests a parts. Very few disciplines are as fun- 2. Fond of storytelling, especially when this holiday season for those who are warmer planet drenched in liquid water damental to engineering than calculus, stretching the truth sacrificing so much. sometime in the distant past, an envi- which I first learned from Mr. 3. Salt-loving, as plants native to salty ronment that could have supported life. Quagliano. soils Andrea McDermott 4. Fond of rings, jewelry, etc. Westfield Whether it actually did is still an open During my day-to-day technical

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 23, 2004 Page 5 Martin Robins Inducted into GOP Challenges County to NJ Transit Hall of Fame Enact Pay-To-Play Reform NEWARK – As NJ Transit turns As NJ Transit’s first Acting Execu- CRANFORD – Union County Re- ing” provision, that prohibits any con- 25 years old, the corporation hon- tive Director, Mr. Robins headed the publican Chairman Phil Morin has tributions or expenditures by other ored founders Brendan Byrne and team that created the agency. called for limitations on campaign county or political committees on Lou Gambaccini for their signifi- During his tenure, Mr. Robbins donations beginning in 2005. He made Union County campaigns.” cant contributions to worked on the purchase this call in response to the pay-to- He noted, “Without an anti-wheel- the state’s transporta- of Transport of NJ, re- play law passed in Mercer County ing provision, pay-to-play reform is tion system. As stated organized bus routes, last week. useless.” Laundering money through in a proclamation from won board approval to “It’s time for the all-Democrat one county to fund another race is a NJ Transit, the legacy build the Meadows Union County Freeholder Board to corrupt and morally bankrupt way of of former Governor Maintenance Facility address the culture of corruption in conducting a campaign.” Byrne and former De- and negotiated the first Union County and enact comprehen- Pay-to-play is the term used to de- partment of Transpor- collective bargaining sive pay-to-play reform in Union fine the giving of political contribu- tation (DOT) Commis- agreement with 16 rail County now,” Mr. Morin said. “The tions in exchange for contracts that sioner Gambaccini has unions. freeholder board should introduce an are not required to be publicly adver- provided millions of Since leaving NJ PRESIDENT...Todd Annis of Westfield receives congratulations from Assembly- ordinance at their reorganization tised or bid. New Jersey commuters Transit, Mr. Robins be- man Jon Bramnick for being chosen President of Community Builders Associa- meeting in January. There is no rea- According to the release, the Mer- with a quarter-century came the founding di- tion. son for the freeholders to drag their cer County law establishes a contri- of safe, reliable and af- Martin Robins rector of the Alan M. feet on this.” bution limit of $400 annually from a fordable public trans- Voorhees Transporta- “From six-figure legal fees and business seeking a no-bid county con- portation. tion Center where he conceptualizes Annis Named President of construction contracts to jobs in the tract to a candidate running for free- NJ Transit inducted five people and implements policy research and County Administration building, the holder, sheriff, county clerk or surro- into the 2004 Hall of Fame, includ- public forums on transportation-re- Union County Democratic Commit- gate. It also applies to municipal and ing Mr. Martin Robins of Westfield. lated issues affecting the state. Community Builders Assoc. tee soaks individuals for cash in ex- the county political party committee PARSIPPANY — Westfield resi- and general assembly plus signed by change for contracts, jobs and politi- and to any political action committee dent Todd Annis of Simpson’s Build- the governor. It honors Mr. Annis for cal favors, and if you don’t play ball, (PAC) organized to support county Sheriff’s Office Task Force ers in Westfield was installed as presi- his community service, commitment you are either passed over for a con- candidates. It also limits total contri- dent of the Community Builders As- to excellence, historic preservation tract or you are fired,” Mr. Morin butions from principals, officers and sociation (CBA) for 2005 during cer- and election as association president. said. “Union County must go further, partners of a firm seeking a no-bid Capture County Fugitive emonies at the Hanover Marriot in Mr. Annis said, “The focus of my however, and include an “anti-wheel- contract to $2,500. ELIZABETH – The Union County court, dating back to Oct. 24, 2001 in Whippany on December 2. Approxi- presidency is to shift the develop- Sheriff’s office announced that after Elizabeth. mately 200 builders, suppliers, trades- ment of New Jersey from the open almost two years on the run, a county Fitzgerald is being held without men and legislators attended the in- spaces to the re-development of es- Dr. Conroy Named to Top sergeant serving in the New York/ bail in the Union County Jail. stallation gala. tablished cities and surrounding ar- New Jersey Regional Fugitive Force “This case shows how effective Assemblyman Jon Bramnick pre- eas. These areas with established mass arrested a man wanted on multiple police agencies can be when they sented Mr. Annis with a legislative transportation will remove cars from Post at Morristown Hospital charges in Elizabeth last week. work together. I couldn’t be more resolution sponsored by Senator Tho- the road, ease traffic congestion and FLORHAM PARK – Joseph advances in medical research and Sgt. George Marmarou, along with proud of our officers and the excel- mas Kean and Assemblymen Jon improve our environment by reduc- Trunfio, president and CEO of Atlan- technology to the community and two other task force officers, took lent work they do in coordination Bramnick and Eric Munoz. The reso- ing emissions. We need to think about tic Health System (AHS), announced region. Jamaie Fitzgerald into custody at ap- with the task force,” Sheriff Ralph lution was passed by the state senate replacing abandoned buildings and the appointment of Joanne Conroy, Dr. Conroy joined AHS in 2001 as proximately 9 a.m. without incident. Froehlich said. factories with housing and spot parks. MD, a Westfield High School Chief Medical Officer. Her Fitzgerald had been wanted since U.S. Marshal James Plousis cre- Night Before Christmas This way, we’re not just preserving graduate, to the newly cre- responsibilities include de- January 27, 2003, when he failed to ated the task force in May 2002, one open space but creating it” ated post of executive vice velopment and manage- appear for a pre-trial conference. year after taking office. The task force To be Aired on TV 35 Mr. Annis has been a member of president and chief operat- ment of voluntary and paid The original charges against integrates multiple police agencies in FANWOOD – TV35 will air a spe- CBA since 1987. He has been a board ing officer of Morristown medical staff for the three Fitzgerald were possession and dis- order to pursue and apprehend dan- cial presentation of “The Night Be- member since 1999 and an executive Memorial Hospital, effective hospitals in the system, tribution of a controlled dangerous gerous fugitives and assist anti-ter- fore Christmas” on Christmas Eve, officer since 2002. January 15, 2005. Morristown Memorial, substance, eluding and contempt of rorism efforts. Friday, December 24, starting at 7:30 CBA serves Sussex, Somerset, Dr. Conroy, Chief Medi- Overlook Hospital and p.m. Morris, Union, Warren, Hunterdon cal Officer and Vice Presi- Mountainside Hospital. Narrated by Westfield resident Bill and Essex counties. dent for Academic Affairs She oversees the chairs of WHS TV 36 Christmas Burke, the program will show illus- CBA is affiliated with the National at AHS, will assume the lead clinical departments across trations, which originally appeared Home Builders Association and the role in Atlantic Health Dr. Joanne Conroy the system, their 200-em- in a children’s storybook from the New Jersey Builders Association. System’s largest hospital. ployed faculty, 250 resi- Viewing Schedule Revealed early 20th century. Todd Annis is married to Mary Morristown Memorial is embark- dents, and other health professionals WESTFIELD – From December WHS Instrumental Concert. The classic story will be repeated Ellen. They have two children – Aly ing on a major modernization plan in training. 25th to the 30th, cable channel TV36 Sunday, December 26: 12:30 p.m. approximately every eight minutes. is 14 and attends Westfield High and has, under Dr. Conroy’s leader- A practicing anesthesiologist, Dr. will feature three holiday shows and WHS Instrumental Concert; 2:30 p.m. Cable viewers can tune in between School. Elise is 12 and attends ship, recently completed an exten- Conroy graduated cum laude from “Focus on Our Schools” (FOS) by the WHS Choral Concert; 4:30 p.m. FOS; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The program will Roosevelt Intermediate School. sive, five-year strategic plan to bring Dartmouth College and received her Westfield School District. The pro- 5 p.m. JC. be shown on the same schedule on Doctor of Medicine from Medical grams were produced or recorded by Tuesday, December 28: 9 a.m. WHS Saturday, December 25, Christmas University of South Carolina (MUSC) Westfield High School (WHS) teach- Instrumental Concert; 11:30 a.m. night. Former Resident Is Honored College of Medicine in 1983 where ers and students. The schedule is as FOS; noon JC; 1:30 p.m. WHS Cho- Channel 35’s community bulletin she also completed her residency. follows: ral Concert; 4 p.m. WHS Instrumen- board will show viewers how to say Dr. Conroy held various profes- Saturday, December 25: 10:30 a.m. tal Concert; 7:30 p.m. FOS; 8 p.m. “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holi- By WF Genealogical Group sional appointments at MUSC and in FOS featuring Franklin School; 11 JC; 9:30 p.m. WHS Choral Concert; days” in 24 different languages. Each WESTFIELD — Former Westfield cheon held October 23 at the Echo 1996 became chair of the MUSC Dept. a.m. “Junkyard Christmas” (JC) (an 12 a.m. WHS Instrumental Concert. screen will be illustrated with photos resident David Kane has been Lake Country Club in Westfield. of Anesthesiology, the first woman to original adaptation of “A Christmas Wednesday, December 30: 9 a.m. of the countries where the language is awarded an honorary membership Mr. Kane, a 1971 graduate of the chair a department in the history of Carol”) performed by WHS drama WHS Instrumental Concert; 12:30 spoken. award plaque from the Genealogical now defunct Holy Trinity High the college. students; 12:30 p.m. WHS Choral p.m. WHS Choral Concert; 2:30 p.m. The bulletin board can be seen 24 Society of the West Fields. School, is a descendent of Jacob Clark, In 1999 she became Senior Associ- Concert; 2:30 p.m. WHS Instrumen- FOS; 3 p.m. JC; 4:30 p.m. WHS Cho- hours a day except at the times when The award was presented to Mr. who is buried at First Presbyterian ate Dean of the College of Medicine, tal Concert; 7:30 p.m. FOS; 9:30 p.m. ral Concert; 8 p.m. WHS Instrumental “The Night Before Christmas” will Kane, a resident of Exeter, NH, at the Church in Westfield’s cemetery on leading the College through a period WHS Choral Concert; 11:30 p.m. Concert; 10:30 p.m. FOS; 11 p.m. JC. be televised. organization’s 25th anniversary lun- Mountain Avenue. of financial restructuring.

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PUBLICATION Denise Visco to Participate First Baptist Plans Sermons In Agility Championship On ‘Amazing Relationships’ FANWOOD — Denise Visco of missed obstacles or other mistakes WESTFIELD – On Sunday, “The key to this, as to most rela- Fanwood will be among 20 con- result in penalty faults that are de- January 2, the ministers of the First tionships, is balancing love and tenders from the New York area ducted from the score. Baptist Church of Westfield, lo- limits,” the Reverend Turlington taking part in the American Kennel For the second year, three of the cated at 170 Elm Street, will begin said. “It is easy to err in either Club (AKC) National Agility American Kennel Club’s national a series of sermons during the 10:20 direction, but our faith provides Championship, to be held Satur- championships will be featured at a.m. worship service that will ad- some aids in striking a reasonable day and Sunday, January 15 and one venue: AKC National Agility vise congregation members on “Ex- balance.” 16, in Tampa, Fla. Championship, AKC National Obe- treme Living: Amazing Relation- The same topic will be the theme The contestants and their dogs dience Invitational and AKC/ ships.” of the church’s Forum Sunday, on will compete against nearly 800 of Eukanuba National Championship. The series will cover parenting, January 2, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. the top agility dogs in the country The AKC National Agility Cham- friendship, workplace relation- in the church lounge. Reverend at the spacious Tampa Convention pionship will air at 8 p.m. on Sun- ships, marriage and the reversal of Turlington will moderate a discus- Center. day, February 13, 2005 on cable roles that comes as parents age. sion of parenting concerns and tips. The Agility competition allows television’s Animal Planet. The The first sermon will focus on Visitors, including children, are dogs to demonstrate their agile na- AKC/Eukanuba National Champi- parenting, as the Reverend Dr. Dee welcome to attend either or both ture and versatility by overcoming onship will be televised live by Dee Turlington offers guidelines events. Childcare for infants to sec- a challenging course of obstacles, Animal Planet starting at 8 p.m. on on the parent/child relationship. ond graders is provided during wor- such as weave poles, tunnels, jumps both nights of the competition. ship. For more information, please and seesaws. Mothers’ Center Posts call (908) 233-2278 or email During the event, competitors See it all on the Web! New Cranford Location [email protected]. and their dogs will run the timed A CELEBRATION OF FAMILY…For their 57th Thanksgiving together, Drs. COUNTY – The Mothers’ Cen- agility course, off-leash, striving www.goleader.com Earl and Mary Helen Chamberlin of Westfield, pictured above, were hosts to 22 ter of Central New Jersey, formerly Blakes Welcome Son, for a perfect score of 100. Any of their children, grandchildren and a great-grandchild during a holiday weekend reunion at the Harbourtown Inn, Sea Pines resort, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. of Plainfield, has announced it will While there, the family also celebrated daughter Karen’s 55th November 25 relocate to the Cranford United Dexter Barnes, 4th birthday; great-grandfather Earl’s 90th birthday on December 4, and grand- Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Barnes The Westfield Leader - The Times daughter Erin Hamner’s 11th birthday on December 3. Married April 26, 1947 Avenue, East, next to the Cranford Blake, 3rd of Old Greenwich, in Madison, Wis., the Chamberlins have seven children, nine grandchildren and library and recreation center. Conn. have announced the birth of Serving the Town Since 1890 a great-granddaughter. The center will host an Open their son, Dexter Barnes Blake, PO Box 250 • Westfield, New Jersey 07091 House and tour at its new location 4th, on Sunday, October 24, at Tele - (908) 232-4407 • Fax - (908) 232-0473 on Thursday, January 6, 2005 from 11:38 a.m. at Greenwich Hospital Westfield Area ‘Y’ to Present 9:30 to 11 a.m. New members, cur- in Greenwich, Conn. The Leader • The Times rent members and alumni are in- Dexter weighed 6 pounds and 13 Mother/Daughter Book Club vited to attend. ounces and measured 19½ inches New Subscriber • Renewal A non-profit group for mothers, in length at birth. One Year - $28 • Two Years - $52 • Three Years - $76 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area Daughter Book Club will be Meghan run by mothers, the center offers The mother is the former Miss College $20 (September - May) “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street in Walsh. Ms. Walsh has worked in pub- daytime discussion groups with Amy Orlando. Westfield, will offer a new Mother/ lishing and public relations, and most onsite childcare. It also features Name Dexter’s maternal grandparents Daughter Book Club for mothers and recently served as Director of Alumni book groups, a lending library, are Jerry and Mildred Orlando of Address girls in third to sixth grade. Relations for Newark Academy, a playgroups, guest speakers and Westfield. City State ZIP In the club, moms and daughters private school for sixth to 12th grad- moms’ nights out. His paternal grandparents are will read books written by women ers in Livingston, where she was ad- All mothers attending will re- Gail Blake of Bernardsville and Phone # that focus on girls. Participants will visor for a program entitled Girls for ceive a free “mommy gift bag.” To Dexter Barnes Blake, Jr. of Glens Payment Cash Check Charge pick the book and decide how much Girls. confirm plans to attend or for more Falls, N.Y. CC # they want to read each week. The program will begin in January. information, please call Kim Then, in class, the book will be A special one-time free trial class is Hatzlhoffer at (732) 574-9454. Exp. Date discussed and a hands-on activity available. For more information, School Players Reveal Signature will be performed that relates to the please call Linda Christopher at (908) Subscriptions Are Pre-Paid and Are Non-Refundable book. As an example, if the setting 966-9341. Haggertys Welcome Date For Annual Show of the book is Japan, the girls may WESTFIELD – The Washington [email protected] • www.goleader.com make origami creations while drink- Singles Group Lists Daughter, Katelyn School Players of Washington El- We Reach People... Not Driveways! ing tea. Sean and Jill Haggerty of Scotch ementary School in Westfield will The facilitator of the Mother/ January Meetings Plains have announced the arrival present Trouble in the 70s as its 57th WESTFIELD – Widowed, di- and adoption of their daughter, annual show. vorced or never-married individu- Katelyn Marie Haggerty. Performances will be on Friday, JUXTAPOSE als are invited to join other singles Katelyn was born on Friday, Sep- January 28, 2005 at 8 p.m. and Satur- GALLERY on Sundays, January 2, 9, 16, 23 tember 24, at 11:41 p.m. day, January 29, at 2 and 8 p.m. The and 30, at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist She weighed 7 pounds and 15 show will be held at Roosevelt Inter- Church of Westfield, located at 170 ounces and measured 19 inches in mediate School, 301 Clark Street in Elm Street. length at birth. Westfield. Participants gather for coffee, She joins her brother, Ryan, age 11. Ticket prices are $7 for the Satur- cake and lively discussions on The baby’s maternal grandparents day matinee and $8 for the Friday and single living. Meetings take place are Beverly and Roy Bertocci of Saturday evening performances. For in the lower level meeting room of Wyoming, Pa. ticket information and to order, please the church. A $2 donation is re- Joan and Edward Haggerty of Exeter, call (908) 232-5900 starting Thurs- quested and all are welcome. Pa. are her paternal grandparents. day, December 30. Group members also take part in Katelyn was baptized on Novem- The annual production is written, winter movie nights, summer pic- ber 7 at St. Bartholomew the Apostle directed, produced and performed by Creative Custom nics and holiday get-togethers, Roman Catholic Church in Scotch the parents and teachers of Washing- among other activities. For more Plains. Her godparents are Karen ton Elementary School and is the Framing information, please call (908) 889- Marie Piliego and Edward James largest fundraiser for the school’s Swedish • Deep Tissue Come Relax With Us. Design Consultation & 5265 or (908) 889-4751. Haggerty. Parent-Teacher Organization. Hot Stone • Lomi Lomi Creative Matting Prenatal Needlepoint Neuromuscular Box Framing Sports Massage Shadow Boxes for Cancer Massage Memorabilia Reflexology • Shiatsu The Dharma Center Mirrors Reiki • Myofacial Serving The Community For 30 Years for Healing Arts Release • Raindrop JUXTAPOSE GALLERY SIMPLY BRILLIANT® Therapy • Craniosacral 908-317-9977 DharmaHealingArts.com 58 Elm Street• Westfield • 908-232-3278 Thai Massage 208 Lenox Avenue, Westfield, NJ www.juxtaposegallery.com

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 23, 2004 Page 7 Courtesy at Community Events First Congregational Posts Enriches Experience For All Christmas Service Times By REV. DEE DEE TURLINGTON have learned and to entertain the au- ’Tis the season of holidays — and dience, all the audience. WESTFIELD — The First Con- lessons and carols will be held at 10 of holiday concerts and plays. I have That means: no one should be talk- gregational Church of Westfield, lo- p.m., with music by Mendelssohn, noticed in recent years a strange, and ing while the show is going on. No cated at 125 Elmer Street, will hold Holst, Adam, Handel and Rutter. sad, diminishing of an awareness of one should be slinking down the aisle Christmas Eve services tomorrow, Fri- On Sunday, December 26, the the communal nature of public events, to get a flash photo from the front day, December 24, at 5 and 10 p.m. in church will offer a family worship and of the courtesy they demand. while his or her family member is the sanctuary. service. A crib room is provided for It is most noticeable to me at wed- performing. No one should be shuf- At 5 p.m., the church school will children age two and under. dings, where every Cousin Sam and fling papers, unwrapping film (or present its annual Nativity pageant. The First Congregational Church Aunt Betty fancy themselves the fam- candy), answering cell phones or This year’s pageant, entitled “Night is a member of the United Church of ily historian and try to record on film beepers, or whispering behind their of the Stars,” is a newly-staged retell- Christ. It is equipped with a wheel- every moment of the ceremony. Left hand. ing of the Christmas story that com- chair ramp and an infrared listening to their own devices, they would be You really cannot do any of these bines scripture and carol singing with system for the hearing impaired. For moving around looking for an artistic things quietly and discreetly; you a modern narrative. further information, please call the angle during the readings and flash- WILL disturb someone and interfere A traditional candlelight service of church office at (908) 233-2494. ing lights in the bride’s eyes during with the purpose of the gathering. ENJOYING A VISIT…Brownie Troop No. 646, with their troop leaders, recently the vows. I don’t allow it. Instead, take advantage of before and visited residents of the Second Westfield Senior Citizen Housing. The girls and ‘Introduction to Judaism’ Photographers, professional and after to pose pictures and chat. It seniors played BINGO together and enjoyed some snacks provided by the otherwise, may shoot away during extends the fun! Brownies. Additionally, the youngsters made Thanksgiving decorations for each the processional and recessional. But So I offer this holiday gift to you: senior who joined the BINGO get-together. Rose Kushner, right, and Nikki Notar To Begin at Synagogue once the formal ceremony begins, I tips on how to win friends and influ- are pictured above working on a game together. protect its sacred character by requir- ence people. Simply put it in your WESTFIELD – A 16-session course vative and Orthodox viewpoints also ing everyone to be still and allowing brain that you are one of many at a entitled “Introduction to Judaism” will are included. no one to use flash cameras. It works! public or family celebration, and act Defensive Driving Courses be offered on Thursday evenings be- The course is being sponsored by the I suggest something similar for the in accordance with that awareness. ginning January 6 at Temple Emanu-El New Jersey West-Hudson Valley Coun- public events when our children per- Be sensitive to the communal nature in Westfield. cil of the Union for Reform Judaism. form for audiences. It may not be of a community event, and protect its Scheduled at Area Temple Designed to provide a strong foun- For more information about this course, meaning for all involved. And have a dation in the fundamentals of Judaism, or to register, please call Jane Young, sacred, but it is special, and it is a COUNTY – AARP Defensive sessions. Each session will start on community event. Even if your child happy holiday. the course is intended for individuals Registrar, Introduction to Judaism at Driving courses will be offered at time and last approximately four who are Jewish by birth, part of an the URJ NJ-WHVC Regional Office, is the star or has a solo, the program * * * * * * * Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim, hours. Participants must attend both is not designed to showcase him or Reverend Turlington is Senior Pas- interfaith couple, or interested in con- at (201) 722-9090, extension no. 210. located at 338 Walnut Avenue in days to be awarded a certificate of verting to Judaism. her. It is designed to let the young tor of the First Baptist Church of Cranford, on Wednesday and completion. There will be no writ- people apply some of the things they Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street. Classes will meet once a week from Baptist Men Schedule Thursday, January 5 and 6, 2005. ten tests, and membership in the 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. and are open to temple They will take place from 6 to 10 AARP is not required. members and non-members alike. A ‘Grub With the Guys’ p.m. each day. The cost is $10. Checks should single registration fee includes tuition WESTFIELD – Men from the First Wisdom’s Light Ministry This eight-hour refresher course be made payable to AARP and and one set of books and materials for Baptist Church of Westfield will meet for is designed for adult drivers to help brought to the first session. The each individual or couple. “Grub with the Guys” on Tuesday, Janu- them assess and refine their exist- class size will be limited to 25 Many subjects will be covered, includ- ary 4, at 6:45 a.m. at the Scotchwood Announces New Sessions ing driving skills and learn about persons on a first-come, first- ing the Jewish calendar, the Sabbath and Diner, located on Route 22, East, in age-related changes that may af- served basis. WESTFIELD – The public is in- are actually interdependent. other Jewish holidays; Jewish ethics, as Scotch Plains. The group is seeking new- fect their driving. For further information and/or well as Jewish customs and rituals con- comers and anyone is welcome. vited to a discussion of how the Bible Attendees will look at Genesis and Graduates of the course will re- to register for this course, please and science are compatible on Tues- the Big Bang, engaging the author’s cerning birth, marriage and death. Addi- Participants may wear suits or casual ceive a “Certificate of Completion” call Liela Bernstein at (908) 233- tionally, instruction in reading Hebrew clothes, depending on where they will be day, January 25, at 7:30 p.m. It will “findings” in a give and take discus- entitling them to a 5 percent dis- 0058, Monday through Thursday, take place in the Coe Fellowship Hall sion of faith and the contemporary will be incorporated into the course. headed afterwards. For more informa- count on the major portion of their between 7 and 10 p.m. or email While the course is taught from the tion, please call (908) 233-2278 or e-mail of the First Congregational Church of understanding of nature. Discussions automobile insurance premiums for [email protected]. Reform Jewish perspective, Conser- [email protected]. Westfield, located at 125 Elmer Street. surrounding Mr. Schroeder’s book three consecutive years. Two vio- This discussion is a ministry of will continue on subsequent Tues- lation points also will be deducted Wisdom’s Light on the positive dia- days, February 22 and April 26, also from their Motor Vehicle Record, logue between religion and science. at 7:30 p.m., at the First Congrega- if applicable. It is founded on the notion that both tional Church of Westfield. The course will be given in two science and religion are gifts from These sessions will give partici- God and express God’s love for cre- pants a chance to look closely at the ation in two different ways. Bible, particularly the Hebrew scrip- St. John’s Baptist Sets Whose birthday Participants will explore ideas con- tures, and through these texts see the tained in the book “The Science of world of science. The Reverend John Services For Holidays God.” Author Gerald L. Schroeder, a Mills, an ordained minister in the SCOTCH PLAINS – St. John’s physicist and Biblical scholar, dem- United Church of Christ and the di- Baptist Church, located at 2387 onstrates parallels between various rector of the Wisdom’s Light Minis- Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains, Biblical teachings and the findings of try, will facilitate all the sessions. He will hold its Christmas Eve service biochemists, paleontologists, astro- may be reached at (908) 322-0017. tomorrow, Friday, December 24, at is it, anyway? physicists and quantum physicists. The schedule and directions to the 11:15 p.m. He argues that not only are science church are posted at http:// On Sunday, December 26, the and the Bible compatible, but they wislit.home.att.net. Sunday School Christmas program We believe the important news at Christmas is will begin at 8:15 a.m. and be fol- lowed by a Christmas special wor- not who comes down the chimney, but who came Church Labyrinth Walks ship service at 10 a.m. Pastor Dr. Kelmo Porter, Jr. and down from heaven. We invite you to join us as we Set to Resume January 2 the congregation will welcome in the new year at the annual Watch celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. CRANFORD – The First Pres- tern painted on canvas is modeled Night service on Friday, Decem- byterian Church of Cranford will after the 13th century Labyrinth at ber 31, at 10 p.m. sponsor a series of open Labyrinth Chartres Cathedral in France. The public is invited to partici- Walks, with the next one sched- During Medieval times, walk- pate in all activities. For more in- uled for Sunday, January 2, 2005. ing the Labyrinth symbolized the formation, please call (908) 232- All walks will be held in Bates Christian pilgrimage to Jerusa- 6972. 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The Presbyterian Church Celebrate the Christmas Season at Corner of East Broad & Mountain Avenue First Congregational Church 125 Elmer Street, Westfield Christmas Eve Services (a member of the United Church of Christ) 5:00 p.m. Family Service Friday, December 24 Children’s Pageant and Choirs Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant, 5:00 pm 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service of lessons and carols, 10:00 pm Candlelight Service with Communion Sunday, December 26 Chancel and Handbell Choirs Family Worship Service, 10:00 am Visitors are always welcome! December 26, 10:30 a.m. For further information on membership & activities, Lessons and Carols please call (908) 233-2494 or visit our website at www.westfieldnj.com/fcc Everyone is welcome! Page 8 Thursday, December 23, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield BOE President Thanks More Letters to the Editor Community for Bond Support On behalf of the entire Westfield Board We are pleased that we can move for- SPF High DECA President Thanks of Education, I’d like to express our grati- ward with our plans. The referendum passed tude to the community for successfully by a vote of 1,371 “yes” to 1,296 ”no” votes, All Who Helped With Fall Projects passing the $1.38 million bond referen- a margin that was smaller than we expected. dum to replace the track and install a We recognize there will always be some On behalf of the Scotch Plains- coordination of an “Adopt-a-Family” synthetic turf field at Kehler Stadium. concerns and opposition to our decisions, Fanwood High School DECA Chap- program with the Interfaith Council. The bond referendum was designed to and we remain committed to listening to the ter, I want to thank all of the students, DECA was able to adopt 21 Inter- meet several important needs for the dis- community’s points of view. teachers, parents and other community faith families this year, providing for trict. The board opted to fund the replace- We’ll continue to carefully examine all members who contributed to our ser- everything from basic clothing needs ment of the 18-year-old track with a bond our expenses, for non-discretionary items vice activities this past fall. to additional gifts on their wish-lists. to make the payments more manageable, such as utilities, health insurance and con- DECA’s October canister drive Anyone who puts a dollar in a DECA as we’ve done for most of our capital tractual salaries, as well as more discre- raised more than $2,000, which is an canister, cooks or carves a turkey, or projects in the past decade. tionary programs. As you follow the 2005- outstanding achievement in the eyes of bands together to “adopt” an entire The decision to hold a referendum led to 2006 school budget preparation process, our organization. This money was used family at Christmas helps to make these another opportunity…the chance to address or any board discussions, I encourage you to support community service activi- community service activities come to the limited usage of Kehler field and the well- to contact us at our meetings, in person or ties sponsored by DECA in conjunc- life. known field shortage throughout town. Given via email at [email protected]. tion with the Interfaith Council of Very special thanks goes to those the huge growth in our high school athletic I also urge all of our citizens to become Union County. parents and friends who willingly gave program and the enormous increase in town informed and vote in school elections. Voter These activities included an annual up their own Thanksgiving morning recreational sports, the current use of Kehler, turnout for this bond was extremely low Halloween party and Christmas party and afternoon to help with our dinner which is primarily limited to football, makes (about 10 percent), even with information for Interfaith families. Monetary do- in Plainfield, and to those who pro- little sense. Installing a synthetic surface available online, on Channel 36, in the nations were used to purchase Hallow- vided generous contributions to the opens the field to use by other high school Emphasis mailed to every home as well as een costumes and gifts from “Santa” Adopt-a-Family program and Toy teams as well as town leagues. in numerous newspaper articles and letters. READY FOR DELIVERY…Jefferson Elementary School first grade Brownie for the children associated with Inter- Drive on behalf of their families or We were thrilled with the strong level Thanks again to the following leagues Troop No. 986 recently made and delivered over 250 cookies for Meals-on- faith. businesses. Without your help, DECA of support we received from the town’s for their pledges which will offset taxes Wheels. Troop members are pictured proudly displaying some of the cookies they Other service activities conducted students would never have the oppor- leagues, which the board believed was from the bond: Westfield Soccer Asso- decorated with holiday designs. Cookies were bagged and tagged with a holiday by DECA this fall included the dona- tunity to organize these programs or to critical given the high usage of the school ciation ($50,000), Westfield Lacrosse greeting for approximately 80 recipients. The troop also sponsored a mitten and tion of turkeys and food to the Food experience the sense of satisfaction district’s fields by the community. To- Club ($50,000), Friends of Girls Lacrosse glove drive at Jefferson School in Westfield as part of a town-wide Girl Scout Bank run out of the Fanwood Presby- that comes from giving back to others. gether, town organizations pledged ($30,000), P.A.L. ($25,000), Westfield service project. terian Church; the preparation and serv- We appreciate your support – and we’re $190,000 to reduce the project’s cost. Boosters ($25,000) and Friends of ing of a full Thanksgiving dinner for learning to live by the example you set. Thousands of young athletes are repre- Westfield Track ($10,000) as well as the homeless at the United Black Com- Elizabeth Elko sented by these organizations, whose lead- fundraising by Holy Trinity School and munity Center in Plainfield; and the President, DECA 2004-2005 ers served on a bond advisory committee. the Westfield Flyers. The board works hard to make good, We hope that this unprecedented com- financially sound decisions that benefit munity partnership of the Westfield School Weight-Loss our children and our community. Our District and town organizations can be- 2003-2008 strategic plan sets forth a spe- come a model for accomplishing future and weight maintenance via cific action step to more effectively use initiatives for our children and our schools. resources and recognizes that “technol- Anne Riegel ogy, the arts, athletics and extra-curricu- President, Westfield Board of Clinical Hypnosis lar activities are essential components of Education an effective education.” 96% success-rate. AMA approved. 2 or 3 private office visits are needed. This is not a diet. “There’s a reason Dr G. has one of the busiest clinical hypnosis specialty practices in the nation.”

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By DAVID B. CORBIN minutes and 25 seconds of the first Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times half. The Bulldogs finished bucketing Jania Sims came through in the 25 free throws while the Raiders hit clutch, hitting eight of 10 free throws only six of 16 from the line. Sims, who Darrion Caldwell (130) Rahway Steve Mineo (135) SP-F Tom DelDuca (145) Westfield Marc Fabiano (Hwt) SP-F in the fourth quarter while adding a finished with 19 points, including 12 two-pointer, to lead the Malcolm X. from the foul line, and Kellindra Shabazz High School girls basketball Zackery, who finished with 14 points, team to a 56-47 victory over host including eight free throws, stepped Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Decem- up in the final quarter to help the ber 17. The Raiders, however, pre- Bulldogs pull away from a 37-37 tie. sented a show of aggressive, physical Raider Hillary Klimowicz, who fin- play that they had not demonstrated ished with 13 points, eight rebounds, as vigorously in previous seasons and two blocks and two steals, was espe- sent a message that they are definitely cially physical under the boards both formidable contenders for post-sea- defensively and offensively. The pres- son recognition. ence of sophomores Lauren Mains, Both teams had problems at the foul who finished with two points, and line until the Bulldogs began to zero Allie Zazzali, who finished with seven in, hitting five of six in the final two CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Shane Mallory (189) N. Providence Pat Hogan (160) Cranford Anthony Priore (103) ALJ Ross Baldwin (125/130) N. Providence District 11 Teams Looking Once Again To Produce Most County Mat Champs

By DAVID B. CORBIN Cranford and Union not far behind. Sam Kramer (Senior – 112) state tournament. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kramer boosted his career record to Westfield (District 11): “We are solid. We have guys who Last year, eight of the 14 Union 52-21 by finishing 18-6 last season. didn’t have a chance to start at varsity Finishing with anything near a .500 He placed second in the UCT and D- County Tournament (UCT) Champi- record will definitely be a challenge last year because we had big guns in ons and nine of the runnersup came 11 tournaments, and lost only to two the way,” said Raider Head Coach for this year’s Westfield High School individuals in his weight class – four from District 11. This year, 11 of wrestling team. With only 16 to 17 John Scholz. those 17 first and second place win- times to talented Ryan Wilson of Steve Mineo (Senior – 135) He wrestlers presently on the team, the Rahway. ners have returned, so the door of Blue Devils will look to a handful of upped his three-year varsity record to opportunity remains wide open for Andrew Shaffer (Junior – 152) 87-12 by finishing 31-5 last year. talented veterans to make waves. He placed second in D-11 at 160-lbs District 11 to continue the dominance, Tom DelDuca (Senior – 145) Mineo won his second UC, district although Roselle Park always comes and finished with a 13-7 record. Shaffer and region crowns in a row and placed DelDuca will have the opportunity to wrestled well over the summer. through with a formidable team and be in an elite class of wrestlers to have fourth at Atlantic City. This past week- the Linden and Union programs have qualified for the Region 3 tourna- Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Dist. 11): end, he placed third in The Beast of been growing steadily. ment in all four years. Last year at Last year, the Raiders were beaten the East Tournament at the Univer- Barring injuries or academic ineli- sity of Delaware. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 145-lbs, he finished with an 18-4 only twice – West Milford and ALSO VERY STRONG DEFENSIVELY…Hillary Klimowicz, center top, who gibility, Roselle Park, Rahway and record and captured his second- Phillipsburg –, and captured the Marc Fabiano (Senior – Hwt) A D-11 champ at 189-lbs in 2003, he recently broke the all-time Raiders’ scoring record of 1,482 points – girls and boys Scotch Plains-Fanwood should be straight District 11 (D-11) title. He Watchung Conference, Union – in the December 21 game against Linden, recorded two blocks and two steals battling it out for (UCT) supremacy wrestled well in the regions and placed County (UC) crown, the District 11 hopes to duplicate that at heavy- against Shabazz on December 17. See page 15 for the record-setting shot. with New Providence, Linden, fourth. title and sent four wrestlers to the weight. Pat Mineo (Sophomore – 140) He won the district title at 135-lbs and finished 24-6. OWEN BRAND Nick Gianacci (Junior – 215) Blue Devil Girls Sink Raiders, Since he wrestled JV’s last year be- Your Home-Town hind Fabiano and talented Charlie Bachi who has graduated, he would MORTGAGE BANKER be considered a “dark horse” but this Submerge Farmer Swimmers athlete will put some heavy hoof marks on the mats this year. ISB MORTGAGE CO., LLC By FRED LECOMTE Fanwood, 87-83 on December 15 and thing. The team in general looks re- Cranford Cougars (District 11): Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times submerged Union High School, 128- ally strong with a nucleus of seniors The Cougars, under head coach For the 4-0 Westfield High School 43, on December 17. led by Amanda Dickson, Jackie De la Darren Torsone, have a very focused girls swimming team dueling it out “This is the best group of kids to Fuente and Kirsten Selert. We have a wrestling room that oozes with energy. against a local rival demonstrates why work with. They’re the smartest, huge sophomore class, two really “We have about 34 kids who came Residential - Construction the Blue Devils have reached a level they’re talented, they’re hard work- strong freshmen in Elizabeth Hawkins out for the team. Our goal is to get two whereby their strength can compete ing and they’re fun,” said Blue Devil and Alexi Kuska along with six other lineups, JV and varsity, and it looks successfully with the best. 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Daurio finished first in the Anton and Greg Blanton made their Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 100-breaststroke at 1:04.64 and Baran mark with a strong victory in the 400- The 4-0 Westfield High School touched first in the 100-yard back- freestyle relay with a time of 4:01.81. Like almost everything else, Christ- home again. But either way, nobody day. In what figured to be a close boys’ swimming team with the stroke with a time of 1:01.52. “I think this years’ team is going to mas used to be a lot simpler. Buy some can take away the memories of those meet, the WHS and SP-F girls swam strength of its talented youth recorded The Blue Devil captured first in have to pull from our younger guys. gifts, stuff them under the tree in the Christmas mornings of long ago. one of the most exciting meets ever victories over talent-filled Scotch eight of 11 events against the Farmers. We have a lot of holes to fill in the dining room and wait for Christmas 50 YEARS AGO held at the Wallace Pool. Several Plains-Fanwood and Union. Against In the 200-medley relay, Baran, Mike lineup and it’s not going to be a pretty morning. Our house on Embree Cres- The 1954-55 basketball season was events were decided by as little as .01 the Raiders, the Blue Devils with Burns, Cuba and Daurio swam to vic- win-loss record as it has been in past cent was always warm and toasty (ex- a very good one for third-year coach of a second, and the meet came down their depth overcame their counter- tory with a time of 2:12.2. In the 200- years,” said coach Johnson. cept for the small openings under the John Lay. The Blue Devils went 16-6 to the final event with WHS leading parts, 92-78 on December 15 “All three of us have to lead windows in my room) and there was and got excellent play from Dick by an 81-75 margin. WHS needed then sank the Farmers, 107-63, by teaching and continuing to always the wonder of what would be Mootz, who led the team in points second and third in the 400-freestyle on December 17 in Westfield. uphold the tradition of Westfield in the brightly colored boxes. And the (308), rebounds (298) and scoring relay for the win, or just a second for According to Blue Devil boys’ swimming,” said Tri-Captain holiday cookies, and the great cream average (14.0). Captains Bob Ericsson a tie; SP-F needed first and third for a swimming Head Coach Bruce Dan Chabanov. “It’s a tremen- cheese dip our mom used to make, (13.1) and Don Feeley (11.8) were tie, first and second to win. The “A” Johnson things went pretty much dous tradition that started in the which always tasted better with Fritos solid, and star pitcher Bob List (8.9) relays battled down to the last stroke, as expected in the meet against 30’s; the 700th win, the 20th than the celery sticks she’d put it in. and Les Shoemaker (6.1) rounded with the Raiders’ Jillian Murphy win- Scotch Plains High School on state title, the county streak, all In those days, our house was where out the starters. ning by a touch. All eyes then turned December 9 in Westfield. of that and we teach them that. everybody in the family came, so In the Union County Tournament, to mid-pool, where Westfield senior “This Raider team has devel- We have graduated swimmers Christmas was pretty much a “stay at WHS beat Scotch Plains-Fanwood 69- Amanda Dickson – less than 10 min- oped a growth program that could and captains from past teams home” thing. But usually by noon I’d 59 in the first round before falling to St. utes after winning the 100 breast- win the state title in the Public B coming to our meets to help be antsy and on the way to Franklin Patrick of Elizabeth 61-58. In the state stroke in a key 1-2 finish with team- Division. They were that good with the hard work and main- School to play some hoops with the tourney, WHS beat Caldwell 58-43 mate Jackie De La Fuente – was pull- against us and we’re one of the tain the pride in being a Crampton brothers and Jay Jones, or before being ousted by Linden 62-52. ing ahead by just enough to earn her two or three best Public A.” Westfield swimmer.” whoever showed up. TRIVIA QUESTION relay the decisive third place. Raider highlights included Coach Johnson feels that his Nowadays, well, it’s different. What year did Westfield win its last Both teams figure to be swimming Dave Hauptman who touched team has been swimming okay There’s a zillion presents to buy for district wrestling championship? deep into February. Westfield has a first in the 50-yard freestyle with although nothing great. “We everybody’s kids, and a zillion cards NOBODY ASKED, BUT… decent shot of ending Vineland’s reign a time of 23.04. Hauptman later have Bridgewater coming up; to be opened, or bought, written, The voters of Westfield approved as Public A champs; Scotch Plains swam a great race in the 100- that will be a very hard one stamped, licked and sent. And there the bond referendum to fund con- seems to have enough talent to take it yard freestyle to earn the victory Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times followed by East Brunswick be- never seems to be enough time. Christ- struction of a new artificial turf field all in Public B. Those who were there in 50.92. In the 100-butterfly, it VICTOR IN THE BACKSTROKE…Blue Devil Dan fore Christmas. Then we get to mas day is a non-stop house-to-house for Recreation Field at Kehler Sta- last Wednesday wouldn’t be surprised. was Mike Sheffield who touched Chabanov won the 100-backstroke event against Union. be serious two weeks after those visitation, usually capped (almost dium by 75 votes. That would be 700 AND COUNTING first with a time of 55.33. meets. It will decide whether thankfully) by having to work at night. good news if there had only been 75 On December 14, the WHS boys Blue Devils Brandon Cuba, Dan freestyle, Harley finished first in we will be will be state champions or But Christmas, whether hectic or voters. But it turns out it was 51 became New Jersey’s first swim team Chabanov, P.J. Harley and Pat Daurio 1:57.18. Cuba got back in the water to not, so we’ll see what happens.” peaceful, is still among the great times percent of the voters in favor, 49 to reach 700 victories, with a 106-64 finished first in 1:38.05 to win the touch first in the 200 Individual Med- (Boys) Westfield 92, SP-F 78 of the year. It’s cold outside (hope- percent against. win over Plainfield. Westfield won 200-yard medley. Chabanov, Cuba ley (IM) in 2:25.86. Baron touched 50 free: Dave Hauptman (SPF) 23.04 100 free: D. Hauptman (SPF) 50.92 fully with several inches of beautiful That’s 49 percent voting against just six of the 11 events, but had more and Harley then teamed up with Luke first in the 100-yard butterfly in 1:00.30 200 free: Dan Chabanov (W) 2:00.08 snow on the ground) and the Christ- providing the youth of Westfield with than enough depth to notch the record Baron to win the 400-freestyle relay with Daurio touching first in the 500- 500 free: P.J. Harley (W) 5:12.92 mas music on the radio or in the stores an outstanding field on which to play triumph. The team’s first victory was in 3:43.66. Winning the 200-medley freestyle with a time of 5:27.14. 100 breast: Pat Daurio (W) 14.64 is always cool to hear. And if we’re football, soccer, field hockey and la- on February 13, 1934 – 47-28 over relay were Kyle Murray, Daurio, Baron, Cuba, Colin Sullivan and 100 fly: Mike Sheffield (SPF) 55.33 100 back: Luke Baran (W) 1:01.52 lucky enough to run into old friends, crosse, plus replacement of the old Bloomfield at the Montclair YMCA. Baran and Cuba with a time of 1:47.36. anchorman Greg Blanton dominated 200 IM: P.J. Harley (W) 2:12.42 it’s even doubly good. There are quite running track. That’s 49 percent who That was under coach Walter Pattee. Chabonov grabbed first in the 200- the 200-freestyle relay and finished 200 free relay: W (Brandon Cuba, a few old friends who I will never get can’t find $18 a year extra out of their Other milestones along the way: yard freestyle at 2:00.08, Harley in 1:42.06. Chabanov stroked to vic- Chabanov, Harley, Daurio) 1:38.05 to see again, guys like Pat Papaccio, pockets (or 34 cents a week, or less Win No. 100 (1951-52 season under touched first in the 500-freestyle with tory in the 100-backstroke with a 400 free relay: W (Chabanov, Baron, Cuba, Harley) 3:43.66 Al Pfeiffer, Jim Harcourt, Ray than a nickel a day) for our athletes. coach Ed Allen), No. 200 (1961-62, a time of 5:12.92 then captured the time of 1:02.48 and the foursome of 200 medley relay: W (Kyle Murray, DeGraw, Claire Yatcilla, Mary Tyler Those people in the 49 percent should coach Walt Clarkson), No. 300 (1971- 200-Individual Medley (IM) at Brian Lee, Robert Whitehead, Phil Daurio, Baron, Cuba) 1:47.36 and many others who have passed on. sell their million dollar houses and 72, coach Chuck Gantner), No. 400 But then there’s always the chance move to retirement villages in Florida, (1981-82, coach Perry Coultas), No. LOCKERY HAD 8 TDs; LAFORGE, 3 RUSHING, 9 PASSING I’ll stop into some pub and bump into or Ocean County. 500 (1989-90, coach Chris McGiffin), Joe (The Mailman) Wheatley, Charlie How many of the 49 percent were No. 600 (1996-97, co-coaches Bruce (The Scorekeeper) Hansen, Bert among those voters back in 1958 who Johnson and George Kapner). Papaccio, Joe Della Badia, Dave voted out of the school budget the There are only seven New Jersey Raider Gridders Never Quit, Yatcilla, Glen Kehler, Bobby or Bruce money (approximately $125,000) for teams with 500 swim wins: Westfield Jester or maybe Jeff Gilbert, and the a new swimming pool. That was one (700-214-3), Moorestown (685-180- talk will start about the Franklin year after construction had begun – 1), Cherry Hill West (603-128-3), Bowlers, the Steelers, the Phillies or where the boys gym was on Trinity Pingry (552-272-5), Lawrenceville the summer league (now travel) base- Place, later the wrestling room and (535-243-1), Seton Hall Prep (532- Had Impressive Come Backs ball teams or WHS sports. weight room – on a new pool for the 107) and Cherry Hill East (511-54). Westfield is a different town now state championship swim team. Now For those wondering, St. Joseph of By DAVID B. CORBIN sive come-from-behind victories over den team to clinch a playoff berth. than I remember, with a Sam Goody’s 47 years later, the WHS boys (20 state Metuchen came into this season with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times highly touted teams. Entering the Union game with a 4- instead of the Music Staff, and a championships) and girls (nine state 399 victories. There is more than meets the eye After beginning the season with a 3 record, the Raiders went brain dead Banana Republic and a Starbucks, titles) swim teams are the winningest TRIVIA ANSWER when considering that the Scotch merciful, 41-6, victory over East Side in the first half and found themselves etc. It’s seems nobody walks to school in New Jersey history, yet still have In 1994, the Blue Devils, despite Plains-Fanwood High School foot- and a 27-0 rout of Westfield, fortune down, 27-0, late in the third quarter anymore, they all have cars. Nobody no pool of their own. (Elizabeth and having just a 6-7 record in dual meets, ball team finished its season with a 6- shifted drastically when the Raiders before coming back strongly with plays ball at the school playgrounds, Plainfield high schools have their own captured the District 11 title. Paul 5 record. One consideration would be went on a three-game slide, losing to three long touchdown (TD) drives they’re too busy with their comput- pools.) Hayes, Cory Posey and Paul Baly that eight of the Raiders’ opponents Irvington, Cranford and Shabazz, re- and an onside kick to fall just short, ers, cell phones and video games, or ONE FOR THE GIRLS won individual titles. qualified for the state playoffs and the spectively. After defeating Passaic Val- 27-20. Next came spectacular perfor- their year-round club/travel teams. Most years, when Westfield and Bruce Johnson’s Devil’s Den ap- other consideration would be that, ley the following week, the Raiders mances by the “Wild Dog” defense For Christmas, I hope to get the Tho- Scotch Plains-Fanwood meet in the pears every Thursday in the Westfield because of their never quit attitude, pulled off an impressive, 23-10 come- and halfback Rashawn Strong, who mas Wolfe book and read about pool, it’s the boys meet that’s the Leader. Contact him with comments the Raiders pulled off three impres- from-behind victory over a strong Lin- CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 whether or not you really can ever go day’s highlight. Not so last Wednes- or ideas at [email protected].

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By DAVID B. CORBIN walked it over to his back.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Using explosiveness, 135-lb Expecting a rather easy match, the Dakiem Gaines rooted Emilio Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Menicicci off his props and planted wrestling team was not concerned him with a front arm bar in 26 sec- with three of its starters being out of onds. Veteran 145-lb Anthony the line up and crushed visiting Ferrante used three slick duck under Kearny, 57-18, on December 17. The takedowns, leg scissors and single 1-0 Raiders got some fine perfor- grapevines to entwine Kyle Stalk with mances from several wrestlers who an 18-3 technical fall in 5:29. filled the weight classes vacated by “We have been working hard in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times some of last year’s superstars. practice so we know we can go three GOOD COMBINATION FOR OFFENSIVE GAINS…Raider quarterback Dan First-year varsity wrestlers Alan periods. I just worked all the tilts I LaForge, No. 17, hands off to halfback Lakiem Lockery, No. 9, in the rivalry game Nassini at 171-lbs and John Loomis know. It turned out to be good. We against host Westfield on September 19. at 215-lbs each recorded falls to put were missing four starters. The people the Raiders in front, 12-3. Nassini who filled in the spots stepped up real pinned his opponent in 5:13 using an well.” Raider Gridders Never Quit, underhook and a half nelson and Another veteran, A.J. Watson at Loomis reversed Joe DosSantos and 152-lb felt he need not waste time flattened him with a half nelson and with Brian Williams, so he put him to Had Impressive Come Backs body press in 4:22. rest in 1:46 to boost the Raiders’ lead to 57-12. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Veteran Marc Fabiano got a brief CONCENTRATING ON THE FREE THROW…Raider Maura Gillooly concen- trates on her free throw in the game against Shabazz. Gillooly finished with 14 ran for three TDs, in a 21-0 blotting of could not have won without him.” points. second-seeded Warren Hills in the Colin Weber had 25 receptions for North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 327 yards and one TD and end Mike quarterfinals. DiNizo had 16 receptions for 224 Major mental lapses put the Raid- yards and one TD. Shabazz Bulldogs Outlast ers in a 28-7 third-quarter deposit Senior halfback Lakiem Lockery against West Morris, the eventual sec- showed plenty of moxie by rushing tional champion, but their never quit 991 yards, including eight TDs, on Lady Raider Cagers, 56-47 attitude resulted in two more TDs to 187 carries despite being injured CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 finalize the scoring at 28-21. The best nearly the entire season. was saved to last, however, when the “It’s amazing what he did do on points, four assists and two steals, the mark from the foul line, hitting Raiders got two TD hookups in the one leg. He tried to get it done. He added to the necessary physical play nine points while the Raiders hit just fourth quarter from quarterback Dan would have been one of the best needed to compete with top-ten teams. three of nine attempts. At the start of LaForge to wide receiver Sean Smith around,” said Ciccotelli. Senior Maura Gillooly led the Raid- the third quarter, Harris nailed her to hand powerhouse Elizabeth a 13- Fullback Anthony Curry rushed for ers with 14 points, including a 3- second 3-pointer to spark a 15-13 12 defeat on Thanksgiving Day. 242 yards and one TD on 44 carries pointer, and added five rebounds and Bulldog edge. “The thing we do preach is never and Stong carried 55 times for 203 four assists. Senior point guard Jen The Bulldogs took advantage of give up,” said Raider Head Coach Steve yards and four TDs. Burke had four points, five assists two misdirected Raider passes and Ciccotelli. “Look at Union! We just Special teams, one third of the game and two steals. Loni Kaye hit a 3- converted them to two lay ups early in needed five more minutes. West Mor- of football, proved to be a very impor- pointer while Lauren Benovegno and the fourth quarter, which forced the ris, same thing! We were not going to tant factor this season. Smith had 12 Tiffany Smith each had two points. Raiders into a desperation mode of lose games because we gave up.” kickoff returns for 332 yards and one “We feel we can match up athleti- fouls and shots from beyond three- LaForge finished the season with 82 TD and Lockery had seven returns cally with anyone in the state. We are point range. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times completions for 1,151 yards in 161 for 171 yards. Kicker Mike Baumwoll WORKING A TILT…Raider Dave DeNichilo, right, works a wristlock, arm hook not going to back down,” stated Raider “I am so proud of this team,” said attempts for a 51 percent average, hit 25 of 30 extra points and added tilting maneuver on Kardinal Justin Ferguson in his 130-lb bout. DeNichilo Head Coach Lori McBride. “Zazzali, McBride. “The effort that we put forth which included nine TD passes and one field goal. pinned Ferguson in 1:17. Mains and Tiffany Smith all contrib- tonight, I couldn’t ask for them to eight interceptions. Although he spread The “Wild Dogs” defense proved uted. That’s the style we want to play. play any harder. We have had two the wealth among several receivers, vital, especially in their comeback warm up at heavyweight by decking “He was backing off a little. After I That’s the future. Kids want to play weeks to practice with a brand new LaForge looked to Smith most when games. Senior noseguard Marc Lou Perez with a double front grape- took him down, I put him in a crab tough, aggressive. Who wants to sit coach, a brand new play system and he needed that flash of lightning to- Fabiano recorded 28 solo tackles, 41 vine and a head smother in 1:05 and ride. He reached back. I put him in a back in a zone?” these girls gave it everything. Now, if ward the goal line. Smith had 19 re- assisted tackles and 4.5 sacks. 103-lb Raider Gary Schardien, after half and stuck him,” explained Watson The Raiders startled the Bulldogs we could just work on some free ceptions for 329 yards and four TDs. “He’s a kid that you know that he is leading 10-2, pinned Phil Cruz in who added, “We are learning a lot and jumped to an 8-2 lead before a throws, I think we would be all right. “He’s a good kid, good student,” going to give you everything he’s got. 2:31 with a half nelson. Sophomore different moves now. We did pretty time out was taken with 2:32 left in It was a great chance to see what we Ciccotelli said of Smith. “We knew He’s a good person, a good student, a Sal Gano practiced a series of duck good even without some of our best the first quarter. Sims and Anisha need to work on. We need to work on from day one that he was athletic. good football player. He’s a guy you under takedowns and a variety of tilts guys.” Harris, who finished with 12 points, offensive execution against some There’s a couple of games that we want on your side. We are going to to gain a 21-6 technical fall in 2:26 The Raider will compete at the each hit 3-pointers to cut the Raiders’ pressure defense and we need to hit miss him,” said Ciccotelli. over 119-lb Chris Osborne to give the John Goles Tournament in Warren lead to 10-8 by the end of the quarter. some free throws.” Linebackers Kevin Urban recorded Raiders a 29-6 lead. Hills on December 28. Both teams added 14 points in the Shabazz 8 14 15 19 56 Devil Hoop Girls Rip 48 assisted tackles and 11 solo tackles, Ricky Olsson, who got some var- second quarter, but the Bulldogs found Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 10 14 13 10 47 Curry had 28 solo tackles, 36 assisted WEIGHT SEQUENCE: St. Dominic, 79-57 sity action last year, punished 125-lb 171: — Nassini (S) p. Burtin, 5:13 tackles and one sack and Nick Giannaci Don Plaugit with a 15-0 technical fall 189: — Joe Bopchev (K) d. Chris Pflaum, Powered by a strong, talented fresh- had 42 assisted and nine solo tackles. in 3:57 using a variety of single grape- 5-0 Donate Your Car man trio, the Westfield High School Dan Piccola had 19 solo tackles, 18 vines with arm hooks and chin chan- 215: — Loomis (S) p. DosSantos, 4:22 girls crumbled St. Dominic, 79-57, in assisted tackles, 4.5 sacks and one Hwt: — Fabiano (S) p. Perez, 1:05 ceries. Raider Dave DeNichilo, wres- 103: — Schardien (S) p. Cruz, 2:31 Westfield on December 20. Fresh- fumble recovery. Justis Evans had 10 tling up at 130-lbs, baffled Justin 112: — Joe Malaquise (K) d. Trevor man Erin Miller pumped in 33 points solos, 28 assisted tackles and 3.5 sacks. Ferguson in 1:17 with a straight front Cannon 7-4 Westfield / Mountainside Chapter to lead the Blue Devil varsity to it first Leroy Anglin had 10 solos and 31 arm bar, sit through maneuver to make 119: — Gano (S) tf. Osborne, 21-6, 2:26 victory since the 2002-2003 season. assisted tackles. DiNizo had 28 as- 125: — Olsson (S) tf. Plaugit, 15-0, 3:57 the team score 40-6. 130: — DeNichilo (S) p. Ferguson, 1:17 Help Can’t Wait Miller, who swiped seven steals sisted, 16 solo tackles, one sack and “I grew a few inches this summer. 135: — Gaines (S) p. Menicicci, 0:26 Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357) and added seven assists, hit 15 points two fumble recoveries. Weber, who I am looking to drop to 125 after this 140: — Marky Garripole (K) p. Joe Sette, in the second quarter as the 1-1 Blue recorded 17 solo and 14 assisted tack- week,” said DeNichilo who also de- 4:18 One Call Does It All 145: — Ferrante (S) tf. Stalk, 18-3, 5:29 Devils zoomed on a 28-11 run to take les and one fumble recovery, led the scribed his bout, “I started to do a Tax Deductible • Free Towing 152: — Watson (S) p. Williams, 1:46 Any Make / Any Model • Cars Trucks & Vans a 45-25 lead at the half. Freshman team with five interceptions, includ- little ball-and-chain Turk then I 160: — Nick Bevola (K) p. Rashawn Stephanie Slodyczka put up 18 points ing one for a TD. Smith had 34 solo switched over to an arm bar and Strong, 2:33 *Some restrictions apply. Advertising supplied by SAS and pulled down 20 rebounds. Fresh- and 26 assisted tackles, a fumble re- man point guard Gabrielle O’Leary covery and two interceptions, includ- sank 12 points and had eight assists. ing one for a TD. Mat Blasi had an St. Dominic 14 11 14 18 57 interception for a TD. Kimberley A. Haley Westfield 17 28 16 18 79 Noting that the Raiders will lose 22

players to graduation, Ciccotelli looked to next year. “We are reload- Tiger Hoopsters Down ing. We do have a great bunch of new Expect More kids coming up. Are they raw? Yes! Lady Blue Devils Are they good? Yes!” The Linden High School girls bas- IRCLE OF XCELLENCE OLD EVEL ketball team had to battle from behind Tiger Cagers Defeat NJAR C E G L 2003 to defeat a much improved and very youthful Westfield Blue Devil squad, Devil Boys, 63-51 53-49, in Westfield on December 17. The Westfield High School boys PREMIER COLONIAL RESIDENCE Jessica Dixon scored seven of her 13 basketball team opened its season points in the fourth quarter, including with a 63-51 defeat at the hands of four free throws in the final minute to powerhouse Linden on December 17 put the Tigers on top. in Linden. Michael Henderson sank Blue Devil freshman Erin Miller 17 points to lead the 1-0 Tigers while led all scorers with 20 points and teammates Danny Smith and George freshman Stephanie Slodyzcka buck- Bease each put in 10 points. eted 11 points. Junior Christina Eric Hayes led the Blue Devils Fietkiewicz put up six points, fresh- with 17 points and sophomore Mike man Danielle Infantino sank four and Venezia scored 14. Mike Bonard had freshman Gabrielle O’Leary had three nine points, Bryan Power had seven points. and Billy Hearon scored four. Linden 15 4 13 21 53 Westfield 10 11 10 20 51 Westfield 5 12 15 17 49 Linden 10 12 23 18 63

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SPF Raiders Westfield Blue Devils Westfield Blue Devils 215) Last year, he placed second in A.L. Johnson (District 12): Roselle Park (District 10): Rahway (District 11): D-11 and fourth in the region at 215- After years of competing in Dis- Year in and year out, the team every- Although talented D-11 champ at lbs. He presently weighs around 230 trict 11, the Crusaders have been body would love to topple from the top 125-lbs Ed McCray transferred to pounds but wants to trim to 215 by switched to District 12. Under Head perch of Union County upper strata. powerful South Plainfield, the Indi- midseason. Coach Nick Cilento, a former Colonia Last Year’s Results: Jon Santoni (Junior – 119) ans are loaded with explosive talent. Last High School standout, the program Junior Kevin Blatt placed fourth “If we can all get into our spots year, he placed second in D-11 at 130 has been increasing. “We are a very in the UCT at 103. weight wise, we could have a real but now is into his proper weight young team with a core of Senior Brian Swick placed third special team and, hopefully, vie for a class. hardworking kids who know their Alex Allman (Senior – 171) in the UCT at 112. Group 2, Central Jersey champion- He stuff,” said Cilento. Junior Ross Soares placed fourth placed second in D-11 last year at 171. ship,” said Head Coach Anthony Anthony Priore (Sophomore – in the UCT at 119. Nick Giannaci (215) Chris Taglia (135) Anthony Crecca (125/130) Reinoso. New Providence (District 12): 103) He placed second in the UCT and Senior Joe Blackford placed third SPF Raiders Cranford Cougars Cranford Cougars Darrion Caldwell (Junior – 130) The Pioneers under head coach Gary second in the region at 103 last year. in the UCT at 125. He was the New Jersey state champ at Bremer always have a streak of com- Matt Rusin (Junior – 119) He is a Junior Joe Signorello placed 119 last year. Need say no more! petitiveness and, this season, have more three-year starter ready to break into fourth in the UCT at 130. Ryan Wilson (Sophomore – 112/ than 40 avid wrestlers – three or four the action. Senior Troy McDermant placed 119) He is the returning UCT and D- with a good shot to qualify for the states Mike Coler (Senior – 135) He second in the UCT at 140. 11 champ at 112-lbs and placed sec- – in their program – Great for a Group placed fifth in UCT at 135 last year. Union (District 10): ond in the region. This cerebral wres- 1 school! Last year, the Pioneers had 18 Governor Livingston (District 12): tler has reasonable plans of placing The Farmers have been on the rise wins and placed second in D-12. Jon The Highlanders only have two the past two years. high at Atlantic City. Reedy, who has graduated, had a school- seniors on the roster with five juniors, Carlos Nicasio (Junior – 145) He Senior Tom Duffy placed third in record 105 career wins. six sophomores and six freshmen. the UCT and fourth in the region at placed second in the UCT at 145-lbs “I do expect this group to do well. Andre Neblett (Hwt/215) Carlos Nicasio (145) Steve Daubert (171/189) “The main thing is that we are hurt- 119. Began this season at 130-lbs. Rahway Indians Rahway Indians Cranford Cougars It will be hard to equal what we did ing for seniors with just (Marc) Senior Pete Jacangelo placed third last year, but we try to get better with Vanderveer returning and he wrestled in the UCT and fourth in the region at every match we wrestle,” said Bremer. very little most of the season. I expect Ross Baldwin (Senior – 125/130) 130. Began this season at 152-lbs. to be in meets and surprise some Senior Jesse VonLinden placed He placed second in the UCT, second people,” said Head Coach Rick Iacono. second in the UCT at 171 in Region 3 – losing to state champ Rob Coughlin (Sophomore – 119) Senior Jose Nazario UCT 160-lb Darrion Caldwell both times – and He placed fifth in the UCT and had 19 champ. Began this season at 189-lbs. seventh in Atlantic City at 119-lbs varsity wins. Shane Mallory (Senior – 189) He Fred Lecomte contributed to this Linden (District 11): article was the UCT and Region 3 champ at The Tigers are another team on the 189 last year. Mallory should defi- rise and surprised many by qualify- nitely be in the top five at Atlantic City. Viking Hoopsters Rap Jon Santoni (119) Alex Allman (171) Matt Rusin (119) ing six wrestlers for the regions. Rahway Indians Rahway Indians ALJ Crusaders Adel Afzal (Senior – 112) He Ralph Celestin (Senior) placed Dayton Girls, 53-32 placed third in the UCT and made it to third in D-11 at 119 the Region 3 semifinals at 103 last Will Cooper (Senior) placed third The Union Catholic High School year. Ryan Wilson (112/119) Rahway in D-11 at 125 girls basketball team stormed over Marc Neuwirth (Senior – 135/ Mark Horzepa (Senior) placed host Jonathan Dayton, 53-32, on De- third in D-11 at 135 cember 17. The 1-0 Vikings got the Kareem Absolu (Senior) placed Bulldogs in a defensive stranglehold third in D-11 at 160 in the second half, allowing only eight Call The Juleo Loperena (Senior) placed points in the third quarter and three in fourth in UCT and third in D-11 at the fourth. Spaceman! 215 Viking junior guard Ally Walls Mike Coler (135) Adel Afzal (112) Rob Coughlin (119) Ronell Orr (Senior) placed sec- burned in 20 points, including four 3- ALJ Crusaders New Providence Pioneers GL Highlanders To Reserve ond in UCT, first in D-11 and fourth pointers. Bulldog Cristin Zavocki in the region at heavyweight fired in 20 points to surpass the 1,000- Your Ad Space. David Brearley (District 10): point career mark. After finishing 17-9 and graduat- Union Catholic 16 12 9 16 53 ing seven quality wrestlers, the Bears Dayton 10 11 8 3 32 appear to be in a rebuilding year with a lineup filled with freshmen and Bulldog Boys Scorch sophomores. “We are happy to have 14 freshmen and a good group of Raider Cagers, 67-44 sophomores. The kids are great in the The Malcolm X. Shabazz High room, have experience with the rec School boys basketball team burned Joe Mraz (130) Conor Shannon (171) Marc Neuwirth (135/140) program, so we are getting good qual- a young Scotch Plains-Fanwood team, Brearley Bears Brearley Bears New Providence Pioneers ity kids who understand the sport,” 67-44, in the season opener in New- said Head Coach Brian Luciani. ark on December 17. Brian Daugherty Joe Mraz (Sophomore – 130) He led the Raiders with 14 points. WF ‘Y’ Devilfish Boys Defeat placed third in the district last year Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 10 9 14 11 44 Tel: 908-232-4407 Mike Lawson (Senior – 135) Team Shabazz 14 19 20 14 67 captain. High expectations from coach Greater Bergen Swimmers Fax: 908 232 0473 Hanny ElSheik (Freshman – 160) Softball Umpires Assn. He is new on the scene with lots of On December 4, the Westfield 13 & 14: – Matt Morgan in the 200 [email protected] talent. Offers Training Classes YMCA boys Devilfish beat the Individual Medley and 100 The Greater Union County Soft- Greater Bergen Boys swim team, 109- Breastroke, and Phil Anton in the 100 ball Umpires Association, in coop- 99. Several Devilfish put in very strong Backstroke and 100 Fly. eration with the Union County Board performances. 15 – 18: – 200 Freestyle – Kevin of Chosen Freeholders and the Union 8 & Under: – 50 Freestyle – Jack Smith, 100 Breastroke – Kevin Smith County Department of Parks and Rose and Aram Barmakian, 25 Breast- and 100 Backstroke – Luke Baran. Recreation, will conduct its annual stroke – Stephen Husch, 25 Back- On the Medley Relay front the softball umpires training program stroke – Luke McGrory and Aram Westfield Devilfish (8 & unders) Westfield Area Y beginning Tuesday, February 22. Barmakian and 25 Fly – Luke Mcgrory, Barmakian, Lessner and The training classes will take place McGrory and Tyler Lessner. Husch placed first while Rose, Benz, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evenings 9 & 10: – 100 Individual Medley – Trinkle and Pyle placed second. from February 22 through March 29 Matt Daniel, 100 Freestyle – Kevin (9&10s) Oster, Williamson, Daniel at the Union County Administration Oster, 50 Breastroke – Danny Paolillo, and Haley placed first. (11&12s) Building in Elizabeth. This umpiring 50 Backstroke – Kevin Oster and 50 Meserole, Zhang, Oster and Cordeiro The Solution to your New course is open to men and women, 18 Fly – Matt Daniel. placed first and Terwelp, Gilligan, years of age and older, who are inter- 11 & 12: – 200 Individual Medley Taylor and Clark placed second. ested in officiating softball games. – Andrew Cordeiro and Larry Zhang, (13&14s) Anton, Morgan, Blutfield For more information and registra- 100 Freestyle – Mike Oster and Nick and Blum placed first and (15-18s) Year’s Resolution! tion details, please call the Union Gilligan, 50 Breastroke – Matt Carr, Burns, Vanarelli and Corea County Amateur Softball Associa- Meserole and Larry Zhang, 50 Back- placed second. tion office at (908) 232-7042, or Bill stroke – Matt Meserole and Nick Smith at (908) 259-0154; or log on to: Gilligan and 50 Fly – Mike Oster and www.goleader.com JOIN THE WESTFIELD AREA Y TODAY! www.ASAsoftballucnj.org. John Taylor.

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Selert. “Everyone got really pumped 200-yard medley relay with our cap- Werblin Aquatic Center in Eastern Elaine Anderson, Julie Cederroth, up for the meet and it came down to tains, Selert, Trimble, Amanda and Express Swimming’s annual Holi- Krysta Huber, Katelyn Kosenick, the last event, the 400-yard free relay. myself. That was really a fun meet.” day Classic. The Holiday Classic is Suzanne Lemberg, Matt and Katie It was oh, so close. We had to get De la Fuente followed by touch- one of the season’s most competitive Morgan, Olivia Scrofani, Meredith under 2:30 in order to win and we ing first in the 200-yard freestyle swim meets and draws hundreds of Smith, Brooke Sweeney, and Larry accomplished that.” with a time of 2:12.20. In the 200 elite swimmers from across New Jer- and Rebecca Zhang also added to the Devil Brittany Reyes took first in Individual Medley (IM), Kuska sey, New York and Pennsylvania. Devilfish’s winning performance with the 100-yard butterfly. “We did re- touched first in 2:31.16. Winches- 11/12s Michael Oster, Matt multiple top placing finishes each. ally, really well against Scotch Plains ter owned the 50-yard free with a Maserole and Kyle Higgins led the and it was probably the best meet that time of 28:14. Hawkins aced the Devilfish assault. Mike Oster won PUBLIC NOTICE I have seen since our semifinal last 100-yard butterfly in 1:06.48. Lisa both the 11/12 boys 200 free and the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS year against West Windsor- Zhang touched first in the 100-yard 100 free, as well as taking second in NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- Plainsboro. We power pointed high freestyle. Neda Simaika followed the 50 free and the 100 IM. Meserole ing of the Township Council of the Town- and we looked strong, hence it is by finishing first in the 500-freestyle took second in the 100 backstroke, ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council somewhat a precursor to good things,” Chambers in the Municipal Building of in 6:08.56. Dickson touched first in fourth in the 50 backstroke, and ninth said Township on Tuesday, December summarized Coach Ruszala. “Scotch the 100-yard backstroke in 1:11.33. in the 50 free. He also placed in the 14, 2004, there was introduced, read for Plains is a natural rival for us. That by Callie Maserole was victorious in top 10 in the 200 backstroke and the the first time, and passed on such first itself made it pretty hyped up since the 100-yard breaststroke with a 100 IM. reading, the following ordinance: David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times they all know each other from swim- time of 1:16.45, then joined Isabella, 11/12s Kyle Higgins was just as AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- ALL-TIME RAIDER SCORING LEADER…Hillary Klimowicz, No. 34, sinks a MENTING AND AMENDING ming together on club teams. We came Selert and Reyes to win the 200- layup during the game against Linden on December 21 to break the all-time successful as her male teammates. up with a hypothetical score prior to CHAPTER XXIII, ZONING, OF yard free relay. Katie Morgan, Raider scoring record of 1,482 points – girls and boys – set by Willie McCoy in She placed second in the girls 100 THE REVISED GENERAL OR- the meet, so each of them knew what Selert, Chrissy Isabella and 1986 . The clock, background, indicated 2:34 remaining in the second quarter but DINANCES OF THE TOWN- they needed to do in order to keep anchorperson Christine Clark domi- one second elapsed when Hillary sank No. 1,483 to give the Raiders a 28-10 lead. PUBLIC NOTICE SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, with that score and win. They did nated the 400-yard free relay and She was fouled on the play and sank the free throw for No. 1,484. 1978, RE-ZONING BLOCK exactly what was expected so it was TOWNSHIP OF SCOTH PLAINS 14702 LOT 2 FROM THE “P” finished in 4:02.37. ZONE TO THE “C” ZONE. awesome.” “We’re looking forward to some PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD Effectively working the younger competitive meets against IHA, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the PURPOSE: Re-zoning block 4702 lot 2 PLANNING BOARD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Planning Board of the Township of Scotch from the “P” zone to the “C” zone. girls and having upperclassmen Mount St. Mary’s and Bishop Eustace Plains will hold a public hearing on MON- A public hearing for same will be held on strength duel it out, the Devils grabbed to prepare ourselves for the states. We 2005 REGULAR MEETINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on DAY, JANUARY 10, 2005, at 8:00 pm in Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. in all eleven events to overpower Union. hope to do even better than we did last In compliance with the Open Public JANUARY 6, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue to the Council Chambers of the Municipal Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, hear the application of Terranova Build- Building, or any time and place to which a Blue Devils Elizabeth Trimble, year,” concluded Coach Ruszala. Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Selert, Dickson and Lauren Winches- Regular Meetings of the Planning Board of ers, LLC., for 2229 Morse Avenue, Block meeting for the further consideration of Westfield 87, SP-F 83 the Township of Scotch Plains, Union Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will 7502, Lots 10, 17 & 19 which proposes a such ordinance shall from time to time be ter won the 200-yard medley relay 50 free: Jillian Murphy (SPF) 25.88 County, NJ, will be held in Council Cham- hold a public hearing to consider the fol- major subdivision of three (3) lots into adjourned, and all persons interested will with a time of 2:04.37. 100 free: Elizabeth Hawkins (W) 57.11 bers, First Floor, Municipal Building, 430 lowing appeal(s): eight (8) lots, six with newly constructed be given an opportunity to be heard con- “We lost a number of seniors but 200 free: Amanda Cameron (SPF) Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ, at 7:30 Gregory Dubas for two (2) Variances in homes and two existing homes. There are cerning such ordinance. we picked up some awesome fresh- 2:06.82 p.m. on the following Mondays in 2005, order to permit the construction of a front no variances associated with this applica- A copy of same may be obtained from 500 free: Cameron (SPF) 5:36.47 unless, otherwise indicated: porch and two-and-one-half-story rear tion. the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park men this year, and I believe we are 100 breast: Amanda Dickson (W) 1:10.82 January 10 addition at the property located at 2052 All interested persons may be present Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- stronger than we have ever been,” 100 fly: Brittany Reyes (W) 1:01.74 January 24 Nicholl Avenue (Block 2702, Lot 2), and be heard. The file pertaining to this tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. said Winchester. “The meet with 100 back: Murphy (SPF) 1:03.32 February 14 Scotch Plains, contrary to the following application is in the Office of the Planning Monday through Friday by any member of Scotch Plains was an awesome one to 200 IM: Dickson (W) 2:15.11 February 28 sections of the Zoning Ordinance: Board and is available for public inspec- the general public who wants a copy of 200 free relay: SPF (Brittany Larkin, March 14 Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph H, Col- tion during regular office hours. same without cost. begin the season. It was close but it Kristen Henkel, Mary Henkel, Cameron) March 28 umn 7 whereby minimum front-yard set- Barbara Horev BARBARA RIEPE was a win. We came out really pumped 1:45.68 April 11 back required is thirty (30) feet; existing: Secretary to the Planning Board Township Clerk up and had a great lineup set up for it. 400 free relay: SPF (Melissa Helock, K. April 25 approximately twenty-five (25) feet; pro- 1 T - 12/23/04, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 12/23/04, The Times Fee: $34.17 We knew all the girls, we knew what Henkel, Murphy) 3:49.13 May 9 posed: approximately twenty (20) feet; 200 medley relay: SPF (Murphy, Becca May 23 and we needed to put in there and we gave Fox, Helock, Cameron) 1:55.77 June 13 Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph H, Col- it our all. In the meet today against June 27 umn 11 whereby maximum lot coverage PUBLIC NOTICE July 11 permitted is thirty (30) percent; proposed: REALTORS & PUBLIC NOTICE July 25 approximately thirty-five (35) percent. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT August 8 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY August 22 Mark Lustbader for a Variance to per- MORTGAGE BROKERS Notice is hereby given that Ordinance THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD September 12 mit the construction of a single-family resi- No. 04-17-R September 26 dence at the property located at 1300 RESOLUTION 04-12-175 Alpha Insurance Agency AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Wednesday, October 12 Cooper Road (Block 14702, Lot 1), SECTION 118, CHAPTER 184 CONTRACTOR: Kupper Associates; 15 October 24 Scotch Plains, contrary to the following 605 South Avenue, Westfield OF THE CODE OF THE BOR- Stelton Road; Piscataway, New Jersey November 14 section of the Zoning Ordinance: Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- OUGH OF FANWOOD TO 08855-0036 November 28 Immediate Homeowners Insurance LIMIT PRINCIPAL USES IN NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional December 12 umn 3 whereby minimum lot size required THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Engineering Services/Renovation of Wednesday, December 28 is 40,000 square feet; existing and pro- Competitive Rates for Qualified Risks ZONE LaGrande Park In accordance with the Americans With posed: 39,338 square feet. was passed and adopted on the second DURATION: For a period ending no Disabilities Act, any person that might All interested persons may be present We’ll Fax Documents to Attorneys/ and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor later than November 30, 2005 require special needs should be in touch and be heard. 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All wood set, hand carved TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Equal Opportunity Employer Pursuant to Resolution 1282 - 2004 and FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY change? Prudential NJ Properties (732) 259-6690 pedestal table, 6 chairs, hutch/ under the terms of the “Open Public Meet- THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD is now interviewing for full time buffet. Retail $8000. Sell $2900. ings Act” P.L. 1975, C.231, the organiza- PIANO LESSONS BED Can deliver (732) 259-6690 tional meeting of the Union County Board RESOLUTION 04-12-176 real estate agent positions, Westfield Office. Call Margie of Chosen Freeholders will be held on CONTRACTOR: Salient Associates; 45 TEACHING SINCE 1970 New Visco Memory Foam, Sunday, January 2, 2005, at 1 PM, in the North Dean Street; Englewood, New Jer- (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. Queen mattress set in plastic. DINING ROOM Courtroom of Assignment Judge, The sey 07631 (908) 889-4095 Honorable Walter R. Barisonak, at the Value $1500. Sell $425. Beautiful cherry set, table, hutch NATURE OF SERVICE: Architectural PUBLIC NOTICE Can deliver (732) 259-6690 Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, Services Equipment Shelter Design & buffet, 6 chairs. Sacrifice. $1275. Elizabeth, New Jersey. DURATION: Period ending December TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE Can deliver (732) 259-6690 Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the 31, 2005 This is to certify that the within resolution UNION COUNTY BEDROOM SET Board of Chosen Freeholders AMOUNT: Not to exceed $14,500. BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $14.79 is a true and exact copy of the resolution 7 pc. Cherry, bed, chest, dresser WEIGHTS DESIRED A Copy of the Resolution and Contract adopted on December 14, 2004 by the relating to the services are on file and ORDINANCE NO. 607-2004 & mirror and night stand. New in PUBLIC NOTICE Town Council of the Town of Westfield. FINAL ADOPTION: 12/16/04 Looking for fixed, solid 25-lb, 30- available for public inspection in the office Bernard A Heeney box. Value $2200 sell $925. of the Borough Clerk. lb, 65-lb, 70-lb, 75-lb dumbells. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Town Clerk was introduced and passed on first read- (732) 259-6690 Also, looking for a pinball machine CHANCERY DIVISION Eleanor McGovern ing by the Board of Chosen Freeholders Borough Clerk RESOLUTION on December 2, 2004, and said Ordi- circa 1955 to 1970 styles. UNION COUNTY 2004-379 DOCKET NO. F-20892-04 1 T - 12/23/04, The Times Fee: $17.85 nance has been published with Notice of MATTRESS AND BOX Please call Dave Corbin at: FILE NO. XWZ V 66418 FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE Introduction thereof and of the time and (908) 232-4407 PUBLIC NOTICE DECEMBER 14, 2004 place fixed for its further consideration and Queen pillow top. Name brand, NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS the Board has duly held a hearing thereof new in plastic $140. Can Deliver. TOWN OF WESTFIELD WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield has (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: and has given all persons interested an (732) 259-6690 PLANNING BOARD resolved to join both the Suburban Joint opportunity to be heard. NOW, THERE- RUTH BAILEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND Insurance Fund and the Municipal Excess See it all on the Web! The Westfield Planning Board will meet FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE Liability Joint Insurance Fund, following a on Thursday, January 6, 2005, in Council Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance ESTATE OF JASPER W. FURHMAN detailed analysis; and PUBLIC NOTICE Chambers in the Westfield Municipal Build- be and the same hereby is finally passed See it all in Color! A/K/A JASPER WILLIAM FURHMAN, WHEREAS, the Bylaws of said Funds ing, Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to and adopted, and be it FURTHER RE- TOWN OF WESTFIELD JR.; require that each Municipality appoint a hear and consider the following applica- SOLVED, that the Ordinance published PLANNING BOARD YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Risk Management Consultant to perform www.goleader.com REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, tion: herewith has been finally adopted on De- The Westfield Planning Board will meet various professional services as detailed cember 16, 2004, and the 20 day period of GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., 04-19(V) JOSEPH A. BUONTEMPO, 728 in the Bylaws; and on January 6, 2005 in Council Chambers plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 limitations within which a suit, action or in the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 & 734 SOUTH AVENUE WEST, WHEREAS, the Bylaws indicate that proceeding questioning the validity of such Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, BLOCK 2510, LOTS 5 & 6 the commission rate shall not exceed six East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- Ordinance can be commenced has begun at 8:00 p.m. to hear and consider the SEEKING PRELIMINARY AND per cent (6%) of the Member’s Annual TOWN OF WESTFIELD ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the to run from the date of first publication of following application: FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN. AP- Assessment; and this statement. Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- This is to certify that the within resolution PLICANT SEEKS TO DEMOL- WHEREAS, Pursuant to General Ordi- Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the 04-25(V) D. Villane Construction, LLC, sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in is a true and exact copy of the resolution ISH AN EXISTING BUILDING nance 1753 of the Town of Westfield Re- Board of Chosen Freeholders 621 Glen Avenue, Block 801, which MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG- adopted on December 14, 2004 by the ON LOTS 5 & 6, MERGE THE quests for Qualifications/Proposals for Risk Lot 23, seeking minor subdivi- ISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. is plaintiff, Town Council of the Town of Westfield. LOTS, AND TO CONSTRUCT Management Consultant were advertised AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- sion with variance. Applicant and RUTH BAILEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND Bernard A Heeney ONE 3-STORY BUILDING in the Westfield Leader and the Star Led- LISHING A LEAD FREE AM- seeks to divide existing lot into AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ES- Town Clerk (14,896 SQ. FT.). THE FIRST ger on November 24, 2004 to be return- MUNITION POLICY AT THE two lots. The existing house TATE OF JASPER W. FURHMAN A/K/A FLOOR TO BE RETAIL OR able on Friday, December 10, 2004; and UNION COUNTY LENAPE JASPER WILLIAM FURHMAN, JR., et al., and garage will remain on one RESOLUTION OFFICES, AND THE SECOND WHEREAS, one Request for Qualifica- PARK TRAP AND SKEET of the new lots and a new home are defendants, pending in the Superior LAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE AND THIRD FLOORS WILL tions/Proposals was received on Decem- RANGE AND FIXING PENAL- will be built on the other new lot. Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, DECEMBER 14, 2004 HAVE 3 APARTMENTS ON ber 10, 2004; and TIES FOR THE USE OF LEAD Applicant seeks variance from Union County, and bearing Docket F- RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. EACH FLOOR. APPLICANT WHEREAS, Amalgamated General SHOT IN ANY SHOOTING the following: 20892-04 within thirty-five (35) days after 40:45A-1, the Organization meeting of the ALSO PROPOSES IMPROVE- Agencies proposes to perform the ser- ACTIVITY. List of New C.40:55D-70c Vari- December 23, 2004 exclusive of such Town Council of the Town of Westfield for MENTS TO THE SITE IN AS- vices outlined for four per cent (4%) of Findings & Establishment of Ordi- ances Requested for Proposed date. If you fail to do so, judgement by the year 2005 will be held on Tuesday, SOCIATION WITH PARKING. annual assessment; and nance. Lot 23.02: default may be rendered against you for January 4, 2005 at 7:00 pm. Applicant seeks variances from WHEREAS, this expenditure represents A. Establishment. There is hereby Section 11.09E6 of the Land the relief demanded in the Complaint and the following: reasonable compensation for the services 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $15.81 Amendment To Foreclosure Complaint. established the County of Union Lead Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- List of New C.40:55D-70c Vari- required; and Free Ammunition Ordinance, which pro- quires minimum side yard of 10 You shall file your Answer and proof of ances Requested WHEREAS, engagement of Risk Man- PUBLIC NOTICE service in duplicate with the Clerk of the hibits the use of ammunition containing feet. Proposed is 6.13 feet. 1. §11.28G12 of the Land agers for fees representing less than 6% lead at the Lenape Park Trap and Skeet Variances, waivers or excep- FAIRVIEW CEMETERY Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- requires approval of the Suburban Joint Justice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, New Range. tions from certain site plan de- quires maximum allowable floor Insurance Fund Commission; and B. Findings. The County of Union is the tails or relief from requirements ANNUAL MEETING Jersey 08625, together with your check in area directed to residential use NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- the sum of $135.00 representing the filing Owner and, through the Union County may be sought as appropriate. The Annual Meeting of the Lot Owners of 2/3 of building. 67.6% pro- SOLVED that the Town of Westfield does Department of Parks and Recreation, of Fairview Cemetery will be held at the fee in accordance with the rules of civil posed. hereby appoint Amalgamated General Plans and application are on file in the practice and procedure. the Operator of the Lenape Park Trap Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Cemetery office, 1100 East Broad Street, 2. §17.02A1 of the Land Use Agencies (AGA) 115 Grove Street East, and Skeet Range. The Trap and Westfield, New Jersey, Monday January This action has been instituted for the Ordinance. Ordinance requires PO Box 2670, Westfield, New Jersey Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage Skeet Range has been operating at may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 24, 2005 at 8:00 P.M., for election of three the required number of parking 07090-2670 as its Risk Management Con- this location since 1927 and provides Trustees each for a term of three years, to dated 10/17/2001 made by Jasper spaces at 28 spaces. 26 park- sultant for the year 2005 in accordance a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Furhman An Unmarried Man, Known of a unique recreational activity to the Arthur P. Attenasio, Esquire succeed John Ricker, Charles E. Roberts, ing spaces proposed. with the Fund’s Bylaws; and citizens of Union County and the sur- and Barbara Vincentsen, whose terms will Record as Jasper William Furhman, Jr. as 3. §17.02B4 of the Land Use BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Buttermore and Attenasio mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Regis- rounding communities. The Union Attorney for Applicant then expire and for the transaction of such Ordinance. Ordinance requires Town of Westfield hereby submits this County Board of Chosen Freehold- other business as may be presented at the tration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ac- the required number of parking resolution to the Fund Commission for D. Villane Construction, LLC cess National Mortgage Corporation re- ers is committed to sustaining the 445 East Broad Street, P.O. Box 2189 meeting. spaces at 40. 26 parking spaces approval, health of its citizens and maintaning Richard M. Ralph corded on 12/19/2001 in Book 8770 of proposed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Westfield, New Jersey 07091-2189 Mortgages for Union County, Page 0077 the health and functions of the wet- (908) 232-0292 Secretary/Treasurer 4. §17.02E1 of the Land Use Mayor and Town Clerk are hereby autho- lands within the Lenape Park Trap 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $26.30 which Mortgage was assigned on to the Ordinance. Ordinance requires rized and directed to execute the Risk 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $37.23 plaintiff, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC and Skeet Range and therefore de- loading/unloading spaces of 1. Management Consultant’s Agreement and clares the continued discharge of lead PUBLIC NOTICE REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. by As- None proposed. to cause a notice of this decision to be PUBLIC NOTICE signment Of Mortgage which is unrecorded ammunition into the wetlands located 5. §17.10G of the Land Use published in the Westfield Leader pursu- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS at Lenape Park must cease. TOWN OF WESTFIELD at this time and (2) to recover possession Ordinance. Ordinance requires ant to NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). of, and concerns premises commonly NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- lighting fixture distance from 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $56.10 Definitions. This is to certify that the within resolution known as 569 Peirson Street, Westfield, ing of the Township Council of the Town- curb to be 3 feet. 1.5 feet pro- For purposes of this Ordinance, the fol- is a true and exact copy of the resolution NJ 07090. ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council posed. lowing terms and phrases shall have the adopted on December 14, 2004 by the If you are unable to obtain an attorney, PUBLIC NOTICE Chambers in the Municipal Building of 6. §17.10C of the Land Use following meaning: Town Council of the Town of Westfield. you may communicate with the New Jer- said Township on Tuesday, December Ordinance. Ordinance requires TOWN OF WESTFIELD A. “Person” shall mean the masculine Bernard A Heeney sey Bar Association by calling 609-394- 14, 2004, there was introduced, read for maximum illumination at prop- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT or feminine or plural and may include Town Clerk the first time, and passed on such first 1101. You may also contact the Lawyer erty line of 0.5-foot candle and COUNTY OF UNION a partnership, firm, corporation, or RESOLUTION reading, the following ordinance: Referral Service of the County of venue by 0.3 foot-candle required at prop- STATE OF NEW JERSEY other legal entity as circumstances calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot afford erty line that abuts the residen- dictate. FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND an attorney, you may communicate with PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Cellular tial use. Proposed is > 0.5 foot- B. “lead ammunition” shall mean any DECEMBER 14, 2004 THE GENERAL ORDI- the Legal Services office of the County of Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Wire- candle. projectile fired from a firearm which NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP venue by calling 908-354-4340. less (“Applicant”) filed an application for WHEREAS, the Omnibus Transporta- 7. §17.03C5 of the Land Use contains lead. OF SCOTCH PLAINS SEC- RUTH BAILEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND use and height variances, a variance for tion Employee Testing Act requires Drug Ordinance. Ordinance requires C. “non-lead ammunition” shall mean TION 2 “ADMINISTRATION” AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ES- placing antennas on a building that does and Alcohol testing for all employees with minimum parking area set back any projectile fired from a firearm SUB-SECTION 2-25-1 “FEE TATE OF JASPER W. FURHMAN A/K/A not meet the 45 feet minimum height re- a Commercial Drivers License; and at 2 feet. 1 feet. proposed. which does not contain lead. SCHEDULE FOR MATERIAL JASPER WILLIAM FURHMAN, JR.; the quirement along with preliminary and final WHEREAS, the Town has received a 8. §17.05C of the Land Use D. “firearm” shall mean any pistol, shot- DISTRIBUTED BY POLICE heirs, devisees, and personal representa- site plan approval with the Town of proposed contract dated November 17, Ordinance. Ordinance requires gun or other device used to fire a DEPARTMENT” AND SUB- tives of Estate of Jasper William Furhman, Westfield, seeking permission to place 2004 to provide the aforesaid services at minimum access aisle width at projectile. SECTION 2.25.7 ENTITLED Jr., and his, her, their or any of their suc- twelve (12) telecommunication antennas the cost of $59.75 per CDL holder, 24 feet. 22 feet. proposed. E. “Discharge” shall mean the firing of a “FEES FOR COPIES OF cessors in right, title and interest, are and an E911 antenna at 52 feet on an WHEREAS, the Safety Delegate has 9. §12.07D of the Land Use firearm. DOCUMENTS FURNISHED hereby made party defendants to this fore- existing rooftop. The Applicant proposes reviewed the proposal and recommends Ordinance. Ordinance requires F. “Shooting activity” shall mean any BY THE TOWNSHIP” to install a screen 12 feet above the roof for that a professional services contract be closure action as a precaution that Estate maximum allowable fence activity which uses a firearm. a height of 52 feet which will match the awarded pursuant to the proposed dated PURPOSE: Establishing fee schedule of Jasper William Furhman, Jr., the record height at 6 feet. 6 feet fence on building facade and the antennas will be Violations. November 17, 2004, in consistent with the provisions of the owner of the mortgaged premises being top of a 2.5 feet retaining wall = flush mounted to the façade. Applicant The following acts shall be considered a NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED New Jersey Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. foreclosed herein may be deceased in 8.5 feet total height. also intends to place equipment cabinets violation of this Ordinance and subject to by the Town Council of the Town of 47:1A-1 et seq. which case you would have an ownership Other variances, waivers, or in the basement. The property which is the the penalties provided herein: Westfield that the aforementioned con- A public hearing for same will be held on interest in the mortgaged premises and for exceptions from certain site plan subject of this application is located at 900 A. Possession of lead ammunition at tract for professional services be awarded Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. in any lien, claim or interest you may have in, details or relief from require- South Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jer- the Lenape Park Trap and Skeet to Commerce Insurance Center, 1701 the Council Chambers of the Municipal to or against the mortgaged premises. ments may be sought as appro- sey, which is located in the GB-3 Zoning Range. Route 70 East, PO Box 1360, Cherry Hill, Building, or any time and place to which a DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk priate. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW District and is designated on the Tax Maps B. Use of any lead ammunition at the New Jersey 08034 meeting for the further consideration of JERSEY Plans and application are on file in the as Block 2606, Lot 19 (“Property”). Appli- Lenape Park Trap and Skeet Range BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT such ordinance shall from time to time be ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North cant is seeking the following variances, in any shooting activity. this professional services contract is adjourned, and all persons interested will Attorneys At Law Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and approvals and waivers: C. Causing or permitting any person to awarded without public bidding in accor- be given an opportunity to be heard con- use lead ammunition in any shooting 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301 may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 - Use Variance – proposed use is not dance with NJSA 40A:11-5 (Public Con- cerning such ordinance. activity at the Lenape Park Trap and P.O. Box 1024 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. permitted tracts Law); and A copy of same may be obtained from Skeet Range. Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Kenneth B. Marsh, Secretary - Height Variance – antennas and fa- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park It is a separate violation of this section 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $80.07 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $74.97 cade will exceed allowable height fees under this contract be charged to Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- for an action proscribed above as to each - Variance for placing antennas on a “Other Insurance/JIF” tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. discharge of any lead ammunition. PUBLIC NOTICE building that does not meet the 45 feet BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a Monday through Friday by any member of minimum height requirement Penalties. copy of this resolution be published in the the general public who wants a copy of UNION COUNTY - Preliminary and Final Site Plan ap- A person who violates any provision of Westfield Leader as Public Notice of ac- same without cost. BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS proval this ordinance, for a first offense, shall be tion taken in accordance with NJSA BARBARA RIEPE ORDINANCE NO. 606-2004 fined a sum of five hundred dollars 40A:11-5. Township Clerk TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Ap- Intro: 12/2/04 ($500.00) for each violation; for a second 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $38.25 1 T - 12/23/04, The Times Fee: $38.76 plicant also seeks such approvals, waiv- FINAL ADOPTION: 12/16/04 and subsequent offense, shall be fined a ers and variances from the requirements sum five hundred dollars ($500.00), revo- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders on of the Zoning Ordinance as may be deemed cation of the privilege to use the Lenape December 2, 2004, and said Ordinance has been published with Notice of Introduction necessary or required by the Town of NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Park Trap and Skeet Range and/or impris- thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration and the Board has duly Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment at BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT onment in the county jail for a term not held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an opportunity to be heard. the hearing in this matter. exceeding ninety (90) days for each viola- SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders that said TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town tion. In lieu of imprisonment, the Court seq., in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and adopted, and be it FURTHER of Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment may consider requiring community ser- tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 A.M. on 1/6/2005 and opened and read for: RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted on will meet at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, vice. December 16, 2004, and the 20 day period of limitations within which a suit, action or Monday, January 10, 2005, in the Council DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND ASBESTOS REMOVAL CONTRACT 5-2004 proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be commenced has begun to Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 Enforcement. ROUTE 1 & 9/35 SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE run from the date of first publication of this statement. East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, The County of Union’s Director of the MIDDLESEX AND UNION COUNTIES Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders at which time opportunity will be given to Department of Parks and Recreation is FEDERAL PROJECT # NH-0033 (227) all those in interest to be heard and at hereby charged with the responsibility for AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF DP # 04139 which time the Board may approve, modify the enforcement of this Ordinance and COUNTY OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS or deny the application. Any interested may serve notice to any person in violation Pursuant to NJSA 52:32-44, For Federal aided projects, bidders must be registered BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union as party may appear at the aforesaid hearing, thereof; however, such notice shall not be with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, prior to the time of follows: either in person, or by their attorney, and a prerequisite for the issuance of a sum- contract execution. Appropriate proof of registration should be provided to NJDOT as Section 1. The salaries of the following County Officials and Department Heads shall be given the opportunity to be heard with mons. The Director will notify the Union soon as possible after receipt of the Notice of Award. be as hereinafter set forth. The same shall be effective as of January 1, 2004 or as of respect to the aforesaid application. County Police Department (“County Po- Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S 34:11-56.48 et seq. appointment date. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the ap- lice”) of any violation(s), who shall investi- (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner provided by law. plication for development and all support- gate said violation(s). The County Police Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Section 3. That the Clerk of this Board be and she is hereby authorized to publish a ing maps, site plans and documents are is independently authorized to issue any Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R.., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant notice in the appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing on on file in the office of the Town Engineer, summons for violations of this Ordinance, to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business December 16, 2004, and shall forward one certified copy of final passage, to each Clerk 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New as appropriate. The County Counsel and/ enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not of all Municipalities located within the County of Union. Jersey, and are available for inspection or municipal prosecutors are hereby au- discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex , national origin, or Monday through Friday, during normal thorized to prosecute violators in any legal handicap in the contract award. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of PROPOSED SALARY ORDINANCE municipal business hours. proceedings as may be required. P.L. 1975, c. 127 NJAC 17:27. Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be COUNTY MANAGER/DEVANNEY $144,258.00 This notice is given pursuant to N.J.S.A. inspected or obtained for a fee of $15.00, for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Severability. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER/GENIEVICH $126,029.00 40:55D-1 et seq. Engineering and Operations Building 1st floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during Should any part or provision of this Ordi- COUNTY COUNSEL/BARRY $131,250.00 Cellular Telephone Company business hours. Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be nance be declared by a court of competent ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/DALEY $102,376.00 d/b/a AT&T Wireless acquired by telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609- jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS/DANN $111,786.00 Pitney Hardin, LLP 530-4503. Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected ( affect the validity of this Ordinance as a OPERATIONS & FACILITIES/LAPOLLA $111,264.00 Judith A. Babinski, Esq. BUT NOT OBTAINED ) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices whole or any remaining part thereof. PUBLIC SAFETY/GIBSON $105,825.00 P.O. Box 1945 at the following locations: FINANCE/CAROSELLI $117,496.00 Morristown, New Jersey 07962-1945 Effective Date. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 HUMAN SERVICES/GUZZO $115,008.00 (973) 966-8253 This ordinance shall take effect at the Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ PARKS/SIGMUND $108,396.00 Attorneys for the Applicant time and in the manner provided by law. 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $72.42 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $64.77 1 T - 12/23/04, The Leader Fee: $120.87 3 T - 12/16/04, 12/23/04 and 12/30/04, The Leader Fee: $183.60 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 23, 2004 Page 17 Concepts & Thought Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Principal Dr. Heisey Announces First Marking Period Honor Roll Students SCOTCH PLAINS – Dr. David Jacquelin Lenoff Vivian Wong Saif Alzoobaee Sarah Halpern Gregory Bryant Andrew LoBrace Heisey, Principal of Scotch Plains- Scott Leyden Christina Woods Colleen Baines Gary Herzberg Aliza Burns Luke Makowski Fanwood High School, has reported Andrew Livingston Molly Yergalonis Faye Bi Zachary Hvizdak Matthew Capodicasa Kelly McManus the names of students placed on the HIGH HONOR ROLL Daniel Bugg Julie Hyman Kaitlin Carman Kaitlin Meredith High Honor Roll and Regular Honor 51 SOPHOMORES Cleo Chou Meaghan Kelly Rachel Charme-Baum Amy Mills Roll for the First Marking Period of Kimberlee Appezzato Christopher Lacko Erin Crawford Jessica Levine Elizabeth De Cataldo Stephen Mineo the 2004-2005 academic term. Alison Baier Brittany Larkin Neil Dalal Dana Levinson Elise De Vries Michael Paraboschi Carolyn Di Prospero Ian McNally Daniel Deegan Daniel Piccola To achieve High Honor Roll status, Peter Bistis Jessica Lieberman students taking four or five subjects Lisa Bloom Jillian Lusk Jonathan DiFiore David Mecca Jacquelin DeJohn Jamie Quale must obtain straight “A’s” or at least Allison Brown Simone March Aaron Doliber Elaine Piniat David DeMair Sophia Riordon Joseph Fallon Alexander Resnick Elizabeth Elko William Rollins five “A’s” and a maximum of one “B.” Colin Campbell Stacy Marr Honor Roll students achieve no Samantha Carow Julie Meurer David Ginsberg Barry Shapiro Tracy Esposito Joanna Rosenberg mark less than a “B” and at least three Ana Castillo Kimberly Molnar Andrew Goldberg Katherine Van Haasteren Dakim Gaines Justin Rowinsky Katerina Wong Kerry Gander Kyle Rzonca “A’s.” Karina De Mair Sophie Neuhaus HIGH HONOR ROLL Jessica Estriplet Samantha Passarelli REGULAR HONOR ROLL Johanna Ghabour Samuel Slaugh 31 FRESHMEN Morgan Finkel Poojaben Patel 79 JUNIORS Christopher Huether Brittany Speer Nora Isack Elizabeth Stamler Kathryn Albanese-Demair Catherine Harley Kelly Frazee Portia Price Allison Abbott Daniel Ingram Izabela Blach William Hubbard Daisy Fung Heather Rodriguez Claudia Ahiabor Joseph Jacobi Kara Johnson Erica Stuppler Julianne Brennan Marc L’Heureux Brittany Fusillo Maetal Rozenberg Jennifer Bauer Elizabeth Jacobs Steven Kazmierkiewic Amanda Walker HELPING OTHERS...Kent Place School eighth graders Andrea Ruda of Hillary Klimowicz Andrew Watson Trevor Cannon Ming Lu Jennifer Gaglioti Melissa Rupnarain Cheryl Beqaj Catherine Jahn Bridgewater, Carolyn Bradley of Short Hills, Ellen Chiu of East Hanover, Katie Zaleski Courtney Alpaugh of Randolph and Allison Goldberg of Scotch Plains, together Katelyn Cavanaugh Elizabeth Minski Jennifer Gardella Alexandra Sebolao Sarah Boffa Kelli Kaskiw with some of their classmates, helped make over 250 sandwiches and bag lunches Michael Cichon Chibuzor Onwuanaegbule Damian Gibbs Amanda Shukla Michael Bonacum Kristen Kersey REGULAR HONOR ROLL for the homeless on December 3. Under the leadership of the Community Service Michael Cornacchia Minal Patel Genevieve Gilroy Tovi Spero Elizabeth Bourchtein Elisabeth Kipping 74 SENIORS Presidents, Hilary Hugin and Meghan Finlayson, the girls organized all the Bridget Cornwell Brian Piccola Evan Goldsmith Lauren Spirko Kara Brass Alexa Knox Daniel Aronds Jonathan Lorenzini necessary materials and within an hour had assembled all the lunches. That Noelle De Gregorio Jacquelin Saunier Helen Han Katherine Stamler Courtney Burke Katelyn Kosenick Lisa Bereznak Ryan Lynch evening, Upper School students worked with the local organization “Bridges” to John De Maio Michael Scannell Allison Hoynes-O’Connor Stacey Tanguy Robert Burke, Jr. Caroline Lazur Briana Berry Megan Makely deliver the food in New York City. Janine DeFeo Brian Sensor Matthew Huether Eric Wasserman Michele Calvo Matthew Linsenberg Robert Bethea Christopher Mattern Silvano DiMonte Camillia Shanks Magda Isack Kenneth Wasserman Matthew Canfield Andrew Lipstein Matthew Bonasia Sean McNelis Sean Dolgin Barbara Slaugh Ashley Jacobi Lauren Weissbrod Julianne Carman Julie Madan Byard Bridge, 3rd John Monti Martin Luther King Assoc. Andrea Guzman Harrison Stuppler Colleen LaForge Tiffany Wong Derrick Chen Brittany McDonald Jenny Burke Alan Neuhauser Christina Halma Kristen Thompson Jason Zelesnik Jessica Churgin Rebecca McGuire Joscelyn Chang Feyisola Ogunfemi Sponsors Contest for Pupils Lindsay Traiman REGULAR HONOR ROLL Kayla Cicalese David Mecca Jaclyn Costa Vanessa Okoro REGULAR HONOR ROLL 103 SOPHOMORES Deirdre Clark Hallie Mintz Christine Deluca Jasmine Pagan WESTFIELD — Members of the for elementary, intermediate and high Robert Dawson Troy Morgan Alexa Di Giorgio Manish Pandya 114 FRESHMEN John Acito Samantha Loshiavo Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Associa- school students are available in the schools. Joshua Decker Jeffrey Mullen Rachel Dolgin Lauren Perrotta tion of Westfield will sponsor their Prizes for the contest are savings Dana Abramson John Loomis Lauryn Adams Brooke Lubin Courtney Adamczyk Deidre Lyons Yeershati Ahati Christopher Luby Caitlin Delaney Jeffrey Ondeyka Amy Drewes Brooke Price annual essay contest, which for the bonds in $50, $100, $200, and $500 Kathryn Devlin Raunaq Palejwala Marc Fabiano David Rappaport Andrea Apuzzio Brianne Mahoney Anne Arasin Kathryn Magalhaes fourth year will also include poetry denominations at the various grade Christine Di Trolio Devang Patel Christopher Finan Alyssa Robak and art. The theme for the 2005 con- levels and categories. Maureen Asante-Nkansa Andrew Manns, 3rd Kristen Barry Kelly Mahoney Alana Bencivengo Brian Many Victoria Bauman Amanda Makowski Megan Domenick Danielle Porter Corey Fineman Joshua Rogowsky test is “Fear and How to Conquer It.” Contest committee members in- Kelley Dougher Branden Potter Jeannette Franzone Jeremy Sanders Gregory Bencivengo Jesse Marvosa Gregory Bayard Kirsten Mandala The contest is open to all Westfield clude Donnell Carr, Patricia Faggins, Caitlin Driscoll Kelly Rigano Alexandra Fredas Stephanie Sblendorio students in public and private schools. LeVar Harris and Elizabeth Wolf. Amie Berlant Elizabeth McMillion Courtney Berger Courtney McCoy Courtney Bifani Victoria McNally Shyam Bhojani Lauren Messina Michelle Dsurney Allison Rosi Maura Gillooly Laura Schwahl Members of the contest committee “We chose ‘conquering fear’ as this Danielle Egan Kara Sang Octavia Gomes Sarah Schwartz A. Michael Bover Molly Meehan Jonathan Birnbaum Matthew Miller will collect the essays, poems and year’s theme to give students an op- Briana Falco Katherine Schreiber Jennifer Grana Mary Shashaty artwork from the schools on Thurs- portunity to reflect on fears that Ameri- Samantha Bremer Jared Meyer Amanda Bobyack Nikki Moses Ryan Bridge Taylor Molinaro Kendall Boyda Colin Moynihan Gabrielle Falco Joanna Snodgrass Sarah Graziano Amber Sizemore day, January 6. cans face today, such as terrorism, Matthew Ferrara Stacey Subbie Eddie Han Sean Smith Daniel Buckley Nicholas Murray Katherine Buro Erin O’Connor The prizes for the best essays, po- economic failure, crime, and domes- Michael Fragna Ashley Taylor Aya Hasegawa Jennifer Spiegel etry and artwork will be awarded at tic violence,” stated Ms. Wolf. “In Rebecca Bush Jessica Nagourney Cathleen Carr Anthony Osterman Lisa Campbell Emily Nering Colin Chan Jonathan Parisi Shemane Fritz Jason Thompson Matthew Hassett Marcel Stevenson the annual Dr. Martin Luther, Jr. com- ‘The Strength to Love,’ Dr. King wrote, Andrew Gibson Robert Ventura Abraham Hiatt Chloe Sundstrom Julia Capodicasa Jane Newcomer Michelle Chan Heather Pasko memorative service to be held at the ‘In these days of catastrophic change Staci Goldberg Stephen Voelker Drew Howell Michelle Swick Temple Emanu-El in Westfield on and calamitous uncertainty, is there Bailey Cardinal Christina Olsson Diana Chaves Tiffany Pasko Anna Chapman Rachel Parker Nikolai Chowdhury Adam Perez Eboni Gonzalez Emily Wallden Lamont Hunt Ryan Thompson Monday, January 17, at 1 p.m. any man who does not experience the Joshua Green Colin Weber Kate Iliacheva Kevin Urban Daniel Ciabattari Justin Peer Inbar Cohen Christopher Pflaum All prize recipients will be notified depression and bewilderment of crip- Jessica Halloran Matthew Wetlesen Christine Jackovino Jennifer Villas by the committee the week prior to pling fear, which, like a nagging hound Andrew Clark Brian Pesin Marissa Crawford Jeffrey Pober Nicole Colineri Jaclyn Petrow Terence Cronin Lindsay Port Kristen Henkels Sean Young Stephanie King Benjamin Vogel the service. Students can refer to pas- of hell, pursues our every footstep.’” Justin Hensal Joshua Zinman Kevin Klehm Brendan Weber Kristen Conlan Stacia Piesch Alex Cvetovich Christopher Rau sages from Dr. King’s book “The For further information about the Guenevere Zucker Jason Krueger Michael Whitney Strength to Love; Antidotes for Fear” contest, please call Ms. Wolf at (908) Amanda Curcie Matthew Plagge Erin Daly David Regg Lauren Cutrone Steven Polhamus Grant Darwin Anne Rivera HIGH HONOR ROLL Caroline L’Heureux Edward Williams (Chapter 14) for more background on 654-6770 or e-mail Nora Lacko Laura Yi his philosophy. Specific instructions [email protected]. Caitlin Daly Neil Pratt Christina DeFeo Liana Rivera 45 SENIORS Tyler Delmauro Briana Redmount Jenna Della-Donne Christopher Rizzo Jonathan Altman Rebecca Koransky Lakiem Lockery Kelly Zajac Meghan Dhaliwal Margaret Reilly Laurel Devlin Christopher Rodriguez Mathew Blasi Daniel La Forge Raheel Zubair Patrick Doliber Maria Pia Rivero Aileen Drum Allyson Rome Bryan Dougher Tanaya Rivers Daniel Foley Alana Rosato Joseph Dunn Maya Robinson Stephanie Fredas Adda Roshansky Jayne Dzuback Molly Rodino Kirstan Fuller Andrea Rosko Joseph Ellis Marc Rosenberg Alexandra Garber Kyle Rowbotham Ian Feller Christine Roser Kaye Garcia James Sacca Rebecca Fox Erin Rossi Jason Giamboi Michelle Sanghera Nicole Fusco Scott Salmon Briana Giasullo Laurynn Scholar Stephanie Goines Joseph Schiavo, 4th Mitchell Gorbunoff Danielle Sepe Samantha Grecco Alexandra Segal Dana Hankin Andre Smith Colleen Hagerty Grace Sigona Ibrahim Helm Angela Smith Wendy Harris Adam Silverman Di Andra Hillard James Spaeth Lindsay Hauptman Kunal Sodhi Steven Jacobus Ian Starker Melissa Helock Alex Soloway Austin Jefferson Megan Swick Mary Henkels Katlyn Soriano Cristin Joy Vincent Vicari Thomas Hercel Gabriella Sosnowski Catherine Kaiserman Stephen Wallden Brian Hessemer Gailmarie Sprague Eric Kaufman Kimberly Wellinger Adam Horowitz Scott Stefanik Jessica Khan Shannon Wildstein Jessica Impellizzeri Alyssa Straniero Shirley Kim Arianna Williams Alec Jacobs Meghan Sullivan Maggie Kosciolek Nina Williams Julia Joseph Nicole Tavares Alexander Kuhn Lauren Wright Alyssa Karis Alexis Turner Katherine Lauricella Allison Zazzali Samantha Knierim Samuel Ungar Ryan Lemence Leigh Zebleckas COAT COLLECTORS…Middle school students from The Wardlaw-Hartridge Allison Kodan Janelle Vanderwiel Joseph Lobrace Caleb Zimmerman School sort coats into various sizes before they are delivered to the Covenant United Rachel Kreyer Anthony Vecchione Jennifer Zimmermann GENEROUS COLLECTION…The students at Holy Trinity Interparochial Methodist Church of Plainfield for distribution. Pictured, left to right, are: Scotch Caitlin Leist Amanda Vitollo HIGH HONOR ROLL School’s Mountainside campus recently collected supplies, food and toiletries for Plains residents Brett Murray, Peter Minnium, Raj Merchant, Reid Miller and Rachel Leitner Allison Vogel 29 JUNIORS soldiers stationed in Iraq to help them celebrate Christmas. Specifically, the gifts Regina Chung-Loy. The organizers of the project, the student council of the Randy Lemence Grace Wallden James Alfano Jonathan Greenspan are for the soldiers with no family members back home. Pictured, left to right, Sarkison Middle School also brought in 100 gifts for children in the Plainfield area, presenting the gifts, are: standing; Grace Murphy, Daniel Thek and Olivia who have one parent incarcerated. The students’ philanthropic acts are part of the Miedrzynski, and seated, Emily Serpico. “Make a Difference” campaign that has been embraced by all divisions of the school. Local Residents Raise Funds For Breast Cancer at Pingry Area Pupils Earn Honor Roll WF, FW Pupils Recognized BERNARDS TOWNSHIP – Director and Co-Founder of the Westfield and Scotch Plains residents foundation’s North Jersey affiliate in Sum- Distinction at Union Catholic For Achievement on AP Tests united with students, faculty and staff mit. The prints were made at cost by SCOTCH PLAINS – During an tained First Honors distinction. at The Pingry School’s Short Hills cam- Livingston CameraMart in Livingston. Honors Breakfast, Union Catholic Juniors named to the roster in- pus to raise funds for breast cancer Fifth grader Julian Fisher and sixth Regional High School Principal cluded Meaghan Geislinger of SUMMIT – Kent Place School stu- AP Scholar with Honor. This award is awareness. grader Taylor Shepard, both of Westfield, Sister Percylee Hart reported the Mountainside and Ashley Meyn of dents Sarah Hansen and Laurie presented to students who earn an Scotch Plains resident and Lower also lent their images for the fundraiser. names of local students who Scotch Plains, while sophomores Pellicano, both of Westfield, and average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP School Assistant Systems Administrator Dr. Joan Pearlman, Language Arts and achieved First Honors for the first Elizabeth Casserly and Megan Elizabeth Leeper and Morgan Scully, exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher Colleen Collins captured the celebra- Study Skills Instructor, who is also a marking period. Dyckman, both of Fanwood, earned both of Fanwood, have been honored on four or more of these exams on full- tions of Breast Cancer Awareness Month cancer survivor, established the fundraiser. First Honor students must attain the same distinction. by the College Board in recognition year courses or the equivalent. on film. The photos were blown up to a “Since many of the parents know a grade point average of 3.75 with Scotch Plains freshman Kristin of their exceptional achievement on Elizabeth and Morgan received the poster size and sold for $10 each, with a that I am a survivor,” she said, “they no grade lower than a “B.” Cassidy, Sedona Horning, Eliza- Advanced Placement (AP) examina- highest honor of AP Scholar with total of $707 benefiting the Susan G. were more than willing to participate. Scotch Plains seniors Alexis beth Peach and Cynthia Ritter tions taken last spring. Distinction. This award is granted to Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Needless to say, this is a cause that is Dedousis, Jennifer Feeley, Laura joined Fanwood resident James Sarah, a freshman at Vanderbilt students who receive an average grade On December 7, a check was pre- very near and dear to me, and I was Mortkowitz and Cheryl Ritter ob- Trollo in achieving First Honors. University, was named an AP Scholar. of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, sented to Deborah Belfatto, Executive thrilled with the outcome.” This award is granted to students and grades of 3 or higher on five or who receive grades of 3 or higher (on more of these exams on full-year a scale of 1 to 5) on three or more AP courses or the equivalent. examinations on full-year courses or In 2004, Kent Place School had a the equivalent. total of 44 students recognized by the Laurie, a freshman at the University College Board for excellence on AP AddAdd UCCUCC of California, Berkeley, was named an exams. toto youryour WinterWinter ForecastForecast • Winter Session is December 27, 2004 to January 13, 2005 • All Classes are on the Cranford Campus

• Earn a Full Semester of Credits in Just 3 weeks! YOUC AN CHANGE YOUR LIFE For information call 908-709-7518 – or – visit us online at www.ucc.edu Page 18 Thursday, December 23, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mitchell Albert, 73, Active in Scouting; Janet Haste Barton, 85, Retired Teacher; Was Revlon Human Resources Director – Obituaries – Volunteer and Victims’ Rights Advocate Mitchell A. Albert, 73, of Westfield ter of Business Administration de- Janet Haste Barton, 85, a lifelong Church in Westfield, she had also died on Tuesday, December 14, at his gree from City University. DEATH NOTICE resident of Westfield, died on Wednes- been a volunteer at Redeemer Kin- residence. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, day, December 15, at Overlook Hos- dergarten and Nursery School from Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived in Glenda J. Pines Albert; two daugh- Gloria Benedict, Worked as Paralegal; pital in Summit. 1976 to 1982. Westfield for the last 42 years. ters, Cecily Cossio of Lorton, Va. and Mrs. Barton received a Bachelor of She was a volunteer Red Cross Mr. Albert had been a Human Re- Meredith Evans of White Springs, Rosarian and Nursing Home Volunteer Arts degree in Early Childhood Edu- nurse’s aide during World War II and sources Director for Revlon in Edison Fla.; three sons, Hugh Albert of cation from Kean College in 1973. a member of the Red Cross Disaster for more than 30 years, retiring in Hawthorne Woods, Ill., Craig Albert Gloria M. Benedict of Scotch Plains Parkinson Foundation, 1501 NW 9th She was a retired second grade and Training Team. 1992. He also taught as an adjunct of Round Hill, Va. and John Albert of died on Sunday, December 19, at her Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, Fla. kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Barton was a member of the professor at City University and Foothill Ranch, Calif.; a brother, home after a long illness. 33136-1494 (or donate online at She was founder and Past Presi- Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Soci- Middlesex College in New York. Sheridan Albert of Schroon Lake, Born in Newark, she had lived in the www.parkinson.org). dent of the Raritan Valley, N.J. Chap- ety. He was active with the Cub Scouts N.Y., and 15 grandchildren. Vailsburg section of Newark before December 23, 2004 ter of Parents of Murdered Children. She was predeceased by her hus- and Boy Scouts in Westfield, the Boy Private services were under the di- moving to Scotch Plains 48 years ago. Additionally, she was a member of band, Raphael G. Barton, in 1988; a Scouts of America, and the Middlesex rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Mrs. Benedict had worked as a Wilfred O. Taff, 89 the National Organization for Victim son, Raphael G. Barton, Jr., in 1978, Foundation at Middlesex College. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. paralegal with D.M.A. Associates in Wilfred O. Taff, 89, of Skillman Assistance and of the National Vic- and by a brother, William Haste. Mr. Albert graduated from City Memorial donations may be made Scotch Plains. She retired in 1989. died on Sunday, December 19, at the tims Center of New York City. Surviving are a son, William R. University of New York (Queens to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. A member of the Rosary Altar So- University Medical Center in She participated in the First World Barton; two sisters, Martha Haste and College) with a bachelor’s degree in Box 356, Westfield 07091. ciety at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Princeton. Congress of Victimology in 1980 in Dorothy Mutz, and three grandchil- economics. He later earned his Mas- December 23, 2004 Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Born in Waldron, Ark., he had re- Washington, D.C. dren. Plains, she also was a volunteer at the sided in Williamsburg, Va. before re- Mrs. Barton was a past panel mem- Graveside services were held yes- DEATH NOTICE Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilita- locating to Skillman this past July. ber of the New Jersey Criminal Dis- terday, Wednesday, December 22, at tion Center in Scotch Plains. Mr. Taff retired in 1980 with over 41 position Commission; a founder and Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Sidney F. Lessner, 78, Was Executive; Surviving are her husband, George years of service with the Exxon Corpo- charter member of the New Jersey A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. “Russ” Benedict; three sons, ration, where he held various positions Coalition of Crime Victims Rights on Saturday, January 8, at the First College Building Named In His Honor Lawrence Benedict, Russell Benedict including Director of the Process Re- Organization, and a charter member Baptist Church of Westfield. and George Benedict; two brothers, search Division, Director of the Prod- of the Victims Constitutional Amend- Memorial donations may be made Sidney F. Lessner, 78, of Westfield President of the Eastern Union County Guerino Giusti and Dominick Giusti; ucts Division and Assistant Manager of ment Network. to Carson-Long Military Institute, P.O. died on Thursday, December 9, at Jaycees; former President of the two sisters, Inez Marcantonio and the Amuay Refinery in Venezuela. A member of the Redeemer Altar Box 98, New Bloomfield, Pa. 17068. Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth. Alexian Brothers Hospital Founda- Dina Carol Giusti, and a grandson, Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Guild at the Redeemer Lutheran December 23, 2004 Born in Elizabeth, he lived in tion of Elizabeth; former Vice Chair- Alexander Benedict. Eleanor Denhardt Taff; a son, David Westfield for the last 42 years and man and member of the Board of The funeral will be at 9 a.m. today, Taff of San Mateo, Calif.; four daugh- also had lived in Roselle Park for Trustees of the Elizabeth Federal Sav- Thursday, December 23, from the ters, Laura Taff of Kingston, Alice Community News several years. Mr. Lessner addition- ings and Loan, and former Chairman Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Taff Childers of Juneau, Alaska, Jen- ally maintained residences in Elberon, of the Board and member of the Board Avenue in Fanwood. A Funeral Mass nifer Wheatley of Pipersville, Pa. and N.J. and in Delray Beach, Fla. of Governors and the Board of Trust- will be offered at 10 a.m. at the Im- Amy Garibay of Eatontown, and four Mr. Lessner was President and ees of Union College and Union maculate Heart of Mary Church. En- grandchildren. Chairman of the Board of the Lessner County College. tombment will follow at the Good Funeral services were private. Electric Company, where he was Additionally, he was a member of Shepherd Chapel Mausoleum at Saint Arrangements were under the di- employed for 52 years. He also the Board of Trustees of Trinitas Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. rection of the M.J. Murphy Funeral founded the Midlane Construction Health and a member of the Board of In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Home in Monmouth Junction. Company in 1949 and built houses in Directors of the Elizabeth Develop- tions may be made to the National December 23, 2004 Fanwood and Scotch Plains for many ment Company. On April 27, 1992, years. Union County College honored Mr. Giulio A. Migliozzi, 76, Union Painter; A United States Army veteran of Lessner in naming the Elizabeth World War II, he served in the Euro- branch of the college the “Sidney F. pean Theater with the 87th Infantry Lessner” building. Had Served in the Merchant Marines Division and the military government. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Giulio A. Migliozzi, 76, of Surviving are his wife of 56 years, After returning from the war, he re- Marjorie “Midge” Harris Lessner; two Westfield died on Sunday, December Mary Durante Migliozzi; a son, Rob- ceived a Bachelor of Science degree sons, Richard D. Lessner and his wife, 12, at his home. ert Migliozzi; two daughters, Joan from New York University in 1949. Nancy, and Robert W. Lessner and Born in Giano Vetusto, Province Johnson and Mary Jane Lennon; five Mr. Lessner was very active in com- his wife, Michelle, all of Westfield; Di Caserta, Italy, he came to the United grandchildren and two great-grand- munity affairs. He was the former his daughter, Jeanne M. Lessner and States in 1930, settling in Westfield. children. her partner, Debbie Frank of Mr. Migliozzi had been a union Private funeral services were held Montclair, and eight grandchildren, painter with the International Broth- on Thursday, December 16, at the Prayer to Josh, Emma and Benjamin Lessner- erhood of Painters District Council Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield The Blessed Virgin Frank and Andrew, Michael, Bryon, No. 10 in Bloomfield from 1950 until Avenue in Westfield. Interment was Tyler and Jake Lessner. he retired in 1990. at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. GENEROUS DONATION…Diane Coloney, Director of Community Education PRAYER TO THE BLESSED A funeral service was held on Sun- He served in the Merchant Marines VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) Memorial donations may be made for the Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, accepts a check from board day, December 12, at the Higgins and from 1946 to 1948. to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. members Pete Breece, left, and Steve Church of Scotch Plains American Legion Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home in He was predeceased by a daughter, Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Box 356, Westfield 07091. Post No. 209 to benefit the center’s Camp Starbright in Scotch Plains. The camp Westfield. Barbara Jean Migliozzi. December 23, 2004 helps children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Through a recent heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son Interment took place at Temple raffle, Post No. 209 was able to donate funds for the camp and to Children’s of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist Sharey Tefilo-Israel Cemetery in Specialized Hospital in Fanwood. me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Montclair. WF Police Receive Grant Sea, help me show me herein, you Donations in his memory to the are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Sidney F. Lessner Scholarship Fund American Legion Post Raffle Mother of God, Queen of Heaven at Union County College, the Trinitas To Enforce Pedestrian Laws and Earth! I humbly beseech you Hospital Foundation or the Hemo- from the bottom of my heart to philia Association of New Jersey WESTFIELD – The Town of dents resulting in 67 injuries and no Benefits Local Organizations succor me in this necessity. There Westfield has received a $10,800 grant fatalities, Chief Tracy noted. would be appreciated. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Every year, the S.A.L. donates to are none that can withstand your December 23, 2004 to assist the town in its efforts to in- From January 1999 through De- power. Oh, show me herein you crease pedestrian safety in the munici- cember 2003, the total number of pe- Plains American Legion (S.A.L.) Post the Children’s Specialized Hospital are my mother. Oh Mary, con- Prayer to St. Jude pality, Westfield Police Chief Bernard destrian accidents had fallen to 70. No. 209 recently sponsored a raffle facility in Fanwood. CSH provides ceived without sin, pray for us who Tracy has announced. However, there were five pedestrian that raised $1,500 to benefit Children’s medical, developmental, educational have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and The New Jersey Division of High- fatalities during that same time period, Specialized Hospital (CSH) in and rehabilitative services for infants, I place this cause in your hands martyr, great in virtue and rich in way, Traffic and Safety issued the grant. Chief Tracy stated. Fanwood and Center for Hope Hos- children, adolescents and young adults. (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Chief Tracy said it would be used to All five fatalities occurred on North pice Camp Starbright, located at 175 The Bereavement and Grief Coun- all problems, light all roads so that Christ, faithful intercessor of all pay the salary of officers assigned to Avenue and East Broad Street between Glenside Avenue in Scotch Plains. seling Center operated by the Center I can attain my goal. You who gave who invoke your special patron- enforce pedestrian safety laws on North the hours of 4:30 and 7 p.m., when it is Post No. 209 was formed approxi- for Hope makes various bereavement me the divine gift to forgive and age in time of need, to you I have Avenue and East Broad Street. dark. In addition, all the victims were mately 10 years ago and is presently services and support groups avail- forget all evil against me and that recourse from the depth of my The town has seen a trend over the females who were dressed in dark under the direction of Commander Stan able to the community free of charge. in all instances in my life you are heart and humbly beg to whom past few years in increased pedes- clothing and were not in the cross- Grausso. Other board members include Camp Starbright is a bereavement with me. I want in this short prayer God has given such great power to trian fatalities that are not in sync walks when they were killed. Pete Breece, Willie Jackson and Steve camp that provides fun and healing to to thank you for the things as you come to my assistance. Help me with previous statistics, Chief Tracy “Taking these conditions into ac- Church. The organization raises funds children who have suffered the loss of confirm once again that I never in my urgent position. In return I said. Between 1985 and 1999, there count our enforcement efforts will con- every year that are donated to various a loved one. It is offered without cost want to be separated from you in promise to make your name known was only one pedestrian fatality in centrate on targeting pedestrians who special needs children’s programs to participants in part through a dona- eternal glory. Thank you for your and cause you to be invoked. Say the town. fail to use the crosswalk and motorists within the community. tion from Post No. 209. mercy towards me and mine. The three Our Fathers, three Hail From January 1994 to December who fail to yield to pedestrians in the person must say this prayer three Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude 1998, there were 90 pedestrian acci- crosswalk,” Chief Tracy said. consecutive days. After three days, pray for us and all who invoke Knights Council Reveals Date the request will be granted. This your aid. Publication must be prayer must be published after the promised. This novena has never favor is granted. M.J. been known to fail. M.J. For Youth Free Throw Event SCOTCH PLAINS – Father John on January 15, prior to the competi- S. Nelligan Council No. 5730 of the tion. Every contestant on the local Knights of Columbus in Scotch Plains level will be recognized for his or her


   will sponsor its 29th Annual Youth participation in the event. Free Throw Championship for local Participants will be required to fur- 

   youngsters next month. nish proof of age and written parental All boys and girls age 10 to 14 consent. For entry forms or addi-
   are invited to participate in this tional information, please call event, which will take place at 1 Michael D’Antuono at (908) 889-   p.m. Saturday, January 15, in the 1735. Winners will be invited to re- St. Bartholomew the Apostle ceive their trophies at the council’s
     Interparochial School auditorium, awards ceremony. 2032 Westfield Avenue in Scotch The Knights of Columbus is an

         Plains. international organization for Catho-        The competition is sponsored an- lic family fraternal services. Mem- nually, with winners progressing bership is open to all practicing Catho-

through council, district, regional and lic men age 18 and over.    Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader and The Times state championships. International CHRISTMAS RUSH…Shoppers in downtown Westfield seem to blur by trying



      champions are announced by the Honors Distinction to finish their gift buying at the last minute. Knights of Columbus International Headquarters, based on scores from Garnered by Banta the state-level competitions. WESTFIELD – Cornelius All youngsters in the 10-to-14 age Fitzpatrick Banta, Jr., an 11th grader at Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. bracket are eligible to participate and Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Serving Westfield and Cranford Area will compete in their respective age Pa., has received Honors distinction for divisions. the fall term. He is the son of Mr. and For Over 108 Years Caring & Courteous Service to the All applications will be accepted Mrs. Cornelius Banta of Westfield. With Dignity and Respect for all Faiths Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Horseback Riding Lessons Westfield Slated at Watchung Stable 556 Westfield Avenue MOUNTAINSIDE – Union Tuesday, March 22, and culminate 233-0255 County’s Watchung Stable, located with the Spring Troop Horse Show. at 1160 Summit Lane in The Watchung Stable also will Gray Funeral Home John L. Dooley Mountainside, is preparing for the feature adult lessons for people age Manager start of spring riding lessons. 18 and older beginning the week of NJ License # 4100 “Horseback riding in the Sunday, March 20. Classes for Watchung Reservation is a real adults are available on Sundays at treat,” said Freeholder Bette Jane 12:45 p.m., Tuesdays at 10 a.m., 318 East Broad Street Kowalski, Liaison to the Union and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. County Department of Parks and The cost to participate begins at Westfield, New Jersey Recreation. $200 for 10 classes, and varies with Cranford All applicants must be nine years Union County residency status and William A. Doyle, Manager of age or older. Class and troop troop assignment. Uniforms and 218 North Avenue assignments will be based upon helmets are required and must be New Jersey License Number 2325 276-0255 riding ability as determined by the provided at the rider’s expense. stable management. Registration forms and fees must Charles V. Dooley Applicants with previous experi- be submitted in person beginning Manager ence may be asked to demonstrate Tuesday, January 4, at the NJ License # 3703 their riding ability in order to be Watchung Stable. Office hours are placed in the appropriate class. 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. daily. Classes will be held Tuesdays For further information, and to 908-233-0143 908-276-0092 through Saturdays. Spring Troop obtain registration materials, will last for 10 weeks beginning please call (908) 789-3665. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 23, 2004 Page 19 Terrill Middle School Principal Jeanette Baubles

Reveals First Marking Period Honor Roll Pupils POPCORN™ SCOTCH PLAINS – Jeanette Moussa Channaoui Michael Napolitano Michael Henkels Kevin Welch Eileen Jiang Linda Timko Baubles, Principal of Terrill Middle Jesse Charschan Tyler Nguyen Caitlin Hoynes-O’Connor Albert Wu Faraz Khan Ulysses Velasquez School in Scotch Plains, recently Rebecca Chavan Kevin O’Leary Scott Keogh Cassandra Zito Kapri Kreps Corinne Walker OOOceanceancean’’’s 12: MMMakesakesakes announced the names of pupils Allison Chen Chijioke Ohamadike REGULREGULREGULAR HONOR ROLLOLLOLL Sahrula Kubie Julia Weigel placed on the First Marking Period Rachel Clark Michael Parada GRADE 7 – 73 PUPILSILSILS Allison Lasher Peter Weigel FFFor a FFor akerakeraker’’’s DDs ozozozenenen Honor Roll for the 2004-2005 aca- Zachary Cohen Lydia Paradiso Daniel Lubranski Jennifer Yang Stephen Allen John Maxwell One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent demic year. Evan Cole Michael Pesin Mohammed Alzoobaee Louis Mazzella, Jr. REGULREGULREGULAR HONOR ROLLOLLOLL By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER HIGH HONOR ROLLOLLOLL Lane Darwin Annahelena Pimenta Dina Barny Errin McGowan GRADE 8 – 92 PUPILSILSILS just drink and chase women. Whereas, Blake DeJohn Joelle Pisauro 1 ½ POPCORNS in the new franchise, to a man they are GRADE 6 – 61 PUPILSILSILS Lauren Belfer Sruthi Narayanan Shenick Alcine Sheryl Markovits Stefanie DeVizio Zachary Rauch If you can’t dazzle ‘em with brilliance, professional thieves. Betsy Appel Jeffrey Marks Steven Bello Timothy Nering Camilla Bach Kevin Maroney then baffle ‘em with bunkum. Okay, so They eat, sleep and drink larceny. They Ellesse Bartosik Jason Mazursky Rebecca DiGiacomo Sean Reilly Steven Berkowitz Amanda Nguyen Anjli Bansal Michelle Mattar Madeline Dillon Sean Reilly I’ve cleaned it up a bit. Some people prefer excitedly swap tales of famous heists and Emily Becker Shannon McGovern Marissa Berlant Katarina Nier Brian Bonacum Tyler Mattern Nicolas DiProspero Michael Rizzo to use baloney instead of bunkum. But no the felons that performed them. They Shreena Bhojani Ryann Morrison Danielle Bernstein Matthew O’Donnell Nickolas Bonadies Magan Mauro matter how you slice it, that pretty much Patrick Dougher Amanda Rodriguez even pay homage to a legendary robber Kyle Birnbaum Emily Nagourney Gary Binkiewicz Chiemeka Onwuanaegbule Jenna Bristol Ryan McCarthy describes the route director Steven laureate by the name of La Marque, who Juliane Durett Michelle Rogoff Anastasia Bogdanovski Andrew Naugle Jeremy Busch Jodie Ordanza Edward Byron Daniel Meurer Soderbergh takes with Ocean’s 12. There may or may not still be alive. If there were Timothy Bonacum Jonah Offitzer Claudia Falconieri Melanie Rome Graceann Caramico Dominique Osterman Katherine Celardo Jonathan Miklas is no bona fide intrigue. famous thief bubble gum cards, they’d be Kirsten Carbone Elise Pak Jalynn Farmer Julia Root Francis Celardo Neha Pannuri Kelly Cianciotta Kelly Monroy A sequel to the 2001 version of Ocean’s trading them, or at least stealing them. In Gregory Favreau Warren Rose Emily Christiansen Alexander Parker Daniel Chapman Kethan Reddy Krista Ciecura Gabriella Napoli 11, a remake inspired by the Rat Pack short, the glamorization of crime gets Theresa Chrystal Nicholas Petrow Frederick Feller Eve Rosenheck Indranath Chattopadhyay Andrea Redmount Patrick Clancy, 3rd Takia Neal high jinks perpetrated by Frank Sinatra tiring. Brittany D’Annunzio Niveda Ponmudi Brian Fischer Lawrence Rothweiler, 3rd Matthew Ciabattari Dena Rice Kathryn Cockrell Alex Nieto and company in the by now legendary But even more wearing on the viewer is Caitlin Foley Charles Sciara Jessica DiGiacomo Carrie Port Kevin Coughlan Michael Risenberg Katherine Cornacchia Anne Marie Noronha 1960 original, 12 asks one big question: the needlessly convoluted tale of retribu- What do we need this for? Kyle Douglas Erica Randazzo Hayley Geller Nicholas Sebolao Diana De Vries Roger Romero Lauren D’Aloisio Brian Northrup tion and the settling of old debts…very Of course we might be able to find that big old debts. It’s $192 million to be Osazenoriu Ebose Christina Reiman Justin Gonzales Nehal Selim Kathryn DiNizo Arthur Rose Michelle De Santis Elyse Nussenfeld Yale Gordon Jason Shaub out by asking anyone who enjoyed specific. Referring back to the last epi- Christopher Gilman Alexa Rothenberg Alan Dlugosz Laura Ruesch Jennifer DiGiuseppe Kevin Parsi Richard Gorski Evan Shlissel Soderbergh’s 2001 revamp. However, it sode, that’s what the boys owe crime king- Amanda Ho Anthony Scalfaro Rebecca Dunn Marissa Sacca Christina Dokopoulos Sean Pearson may be a while. Of those five people, the pin and archenemy Terry Benedict (Andy Emily Horowitz Jacob Schaffer Jesse Haack Emily Skaar Kathryn Foley Alanna Salituro Kelly Dyckman Zachary Peart Zachary Harper Nicole Sultatos whereabouts of only two are known. One Garcia). And if they don’t want him to Katherine Keane Avika Shah Matthew Goor Eddie Sangern Mitchell Facer Tyler Pfundheller is in a portion of the Balkans where we had dime them out to the authorities, they Patrick Kelly Peter Surace Kate Haveson Aashraya Suresh Alexander Graham Jessica Schroder Diana Ferrante Alexandria Pisauro a police action. But there’s no telephone better pay up. Faiz Khan Zachary Tussel Megan Huxford James Sweeney Stephanie Groben Benjamin Smith Kathleen Flor-Stagnato Mary Poillon service there. And the other is stuck in a Naturally, they have only a couple weeks Victoria Ingato Charles Timko Ezra Klemow Theodore Udelsman Michael Harrison Valerie Smith Emma Forman Maxim Rabinovich traffic jam at a tollbooth on the Garden to make good. And it stands to reason Rebecca Kline Gabrielle Vacca Julia Ingram Hollis Wang Sarah Hoffman Sarah Strong Alexandra Friedman Kaitlin Rau State Parkway. they won’t be able to gather that sum by Evelyn Klotz Sebastian Valdes Emma Kaplan Kelly Yingling Alexandra Joy Michael Surdouski Ricky Fuimo Kyle Richers We’ll be sure to tell them about this selling Entertainment 2005 Books. Hence Will Kempner Jessica Yorkovich Ryan Laguna Jessica Van Besien Patrick Keenan Laura Toffolo Amanda Gianni Kimberly Rizzo follow-up film when they resurface. After they have no recourse but to do a series of Jillian Leahy Andrew Vaslas Megan Koederitz Ariel Zaksenberg Jennifer Kickenweitz Tracy Toffolo Daniel Gilman Davina Roshansky their ordeal, good news should come first. capers that take the form of a scavenger And who knows? Perhaps by that time Katie Levitt Georgeann Wallden Alexander Kostakos Zachary Ziolkowski Jeffrey Kranz Benjamin Ungar Erica Goldberg Samantha Schaffer hunt throughout Europe, topped off with Stefanie Kuhn Courtney Zyla we’ll also be able to regale them with news the ultimate Easter egg hunt…the pilfer- Christina Lewis Amanda White Andrea Lahoud David Van Wert Susan Gonch Lisa Schardien of Ocean’s 13. ing of a Faberge egg. Well, at least the Haley Lindenberg Norman Whitehouse, 4th HIGH HONOR ROLLOLLOLL Evan Levine Brian Walsh Daniel Gore Elizabeth Schreiber In the meantime, we can only conjec- travelogue aspect is enchanting. Isabel Lopez Lauren Williams GRADE 7 – 38 PUPILSILSILS Alyson Linsenberg Emily Weinstock Alexander Hahn Joseph Sebolao ture why someone would want to make Strung throughout this jerry-rigged Caresse Yan Matthew Alfano Rebecca Krakora Sara Mankoff Brendan Westley Jacqueline Halpern Tasnim Selim a sequel of a remake of a film that wasn’t plot, there is the matter of dueling egos. REGULREGULREGULAR HONOR ROLLOLLOLL Alex Brass David Kreps Daniel Mathan Brandon Wheeler Eric Heinz Mark Shvartsman all that great in the first place. It has to Maybe it’s supposed to make up for the Kyle Mattson Erica Wise Anthony Ingato Matthew Simon GRADE 6 – 98 PUPILSILSILS Amelia Brause Lee Lenz do with being cool. As in Chairman of lack of creative derring-do. As if we cared, Laura Arasin Lindsay Laguna Lauren Casserly Morgan Maisel Alexander Zaller Aysha Iqbal Alexis Sorace the Board cool. It also has to do with each camp of crooks claims bragging Brian Jascur Paul Spicer friendship. As in friendship among rights. Julia Babis Christopher Lettera Bianca Chaves William McColly HIGH HONOR ROLLOLLOLL William Johnston Kristen Spirko Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Clooney and crew say they’re the world’s Nathaniel Bach Eric Leyden Devon Daly Delia McGee GRADE 8 – 32 PUPILSILSILS Domonique Jordan Mangesh Tamhankar Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop best thieves. Garcia’s Benedict sees them Emily Bayard Raymond Lowrey Lyndsey Douglas Daniel Nizri Jennie Altman Kayla Molnar and a few lesser-known pals enviably as disrespectful upstarts. And equally petu- Shannon Bell Matthew Manns Jessica Feldman Adam Offitzer Dorian Bogdanovski Kathryn Moynihan Jeremy Kaufman Pia Tempestini Michael Klotz, Jr. Laura Thompson dubbed the Rat Pack. lant on this sore subject is Francois Toulour, Tori Berman Taylor Marshall Zachary Flanzman Lindsay Robinson James Burke Austin Pfundheller By all accounts, their Runyonesque Mark Koransky Jessica Torre a burglar-aristocrat known as the Night Chana Biner David McNally Geri Flood Kelsey Rossi Emily Carow Ryan Rappa camaraderie was the real thing. Hence, Fox. Truth be told, the Frenchman does Jeffrey Brody John McNally Christopher Fortunato Carrie Salem Nicole Cicchetti Alyssa Risenberg Evan Lake Rebecca VonLangen the fine tongue-in-cheek repartee and show us something. Portrayed by Vincent Cara Levinson Erick Walker Joshua Brooks Alexandra Molinaro Marc Gaglioti Kunal Saxena Julie Deutsch Michael Roth devil-may-care flamboyance that more Cassel, his mazurka dance through the William Bryant Katherine Monfredi Kelly Gajdzisz Eliann Shadmi Elizabeth Ferraro Timothy Seemann Joshua Lieberman James Walsh than made up for the lack of truly chal- security lasers of an art museum is one of Nicole Buzzanca Jessica Moore Carly Goldner Mackenzie Sizemore Erin Finan Marissa Squeri Thomas Loop Erika White lenging suspense in director Lewis Ocean’s 12’s few inspired moments. Genevieve Lubas Elise Whitehouse Cassie Caminiti Samuel More Samantha Goldner Lauren Steinbeck Stephanie Glover Martin Sweeney Milestone’s 1960 progenitor make it a The only other fetching scene of note Michael Chaia Sara Moya Samantha Henderson Nicole Vacca Naomi Goldstein Henna Tailor Stephen Manzi Eliza Ziegler fine source of vicarious swagger. Envel- is contributed by Julia Roberts. She’s oped by the allure, for a little less than Tess Ocean, the stereotypical, long-suf- two hours you’re one of them. You begin fering wife who’s been promised time to imagine: “C’mon Sid, have another and again that this is the very last job MMMadrigals Singers to PPingers rrresentesentesent drink. Gee, the way you outran the fuzz hubby will undertake. Only this go- this afternoon in that Ferrari you ‘bor- round, to ensure the validity of that vow, rowed’ from the Countess was great.” she’ll have to pitch in. ‘S‘S‘Star of WWWonderonderonder’ PP’ rrrogramogramogram In short, you’re the man…or, one of The newest member of Ocean’s bunch, the equally exciting women who wants she’s to be a distraction at the unveiling of to be with a fellow who everyone ac- the opulent oval by pretending she’s Julia WESTFIELD – The Madrigal Sing- redemptoris mater, Monteverdi’s Ave knowledges is the man. Which is all well Roberts. Why not? Everyone has always ers, under the direction of Elaine Maria, and Victoria’s Ne timeas Maria. and good. Peer pressure, you know. It said the resemblance is remarkable. While Fiorino, will present “Star of Wonder,” The program will also include two starts in high school. Only problem self-serving and cutesy, the ploy is fun a program of words and music for the settings of Angelus ad pastores by Re- here is that by the time we do the sequel nonetheless. season, on Sunday, January 9, 2005, at naissance composer Juan Blas de Castro to the remake of the original, what In the only other major female part, 4 p.m. at First United Methodist and contemporary composer Kenneth coolness there once was has by now, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Europol agent Church, located at 1 East Broad Street Mahy, as well as Palestrina’s six-part well, cooled…if you dig. Isabel Lahiri is considerably less success- contrapuntal arrangement of O mag- Now, George Clooney, who reprises ful. In fact, the shopworn twist attached in Westfield. the title role of Danny Ocean, doubtlessly The concert will offer a “second num mysterium, Praetorius’ Es ist ein to her conflicted role of law enforcer and Ros, and Holst’s Lullay my liking. has his deserved star cachet. His popular- possible love interest is tedious even by chance at Christmas” on the Sunday ity probably spans the generations. That Hollywood standards. after Epiphany, the traditional date Two contemporary pieces, “The Lin- is, he’s cool. He’s hip. He may even be the Similarly mediocre results are achieved when the Magi followed the star to den Tree,” an arrangement of a tradi- cat’s pajamas, not to mention the bomb. by a host of supporting and cameo per- NOTABLE PERFORMANCE…Lisa Grawehr’s pre-kindergarten class performed Bethlehem and presented their gifts to tional German carol by Jeremy Dale Yet somehow, when colleague Rusty Ryan sonalities. A veritable Who’s Who in Show a reenactment of the Nativity at the Mountainside campus of the Holy Interparochial the Infant Jesus. Roberts, and “Star of Wonder” by Terre (Brad Pitt) chides him, it’s just not as Biz, it’s as if Soderbergh sent out notices to School. A well-deserved standing ovation was given by the families and friends of the Selections from the Bible and Roche, are planned. whimsically endearing as when Dean his friends that read, “I’ll be making a young actors after their premiere performance. Shakespeare, read by The Reverend Omnes de Saba by Handl is a five- Martin’s Sam Harmon busts Frank picture all throughout Europe...Rome, Edward Carll, will tell the Christmas part contrapuntal celebration of the Sinatra’s Danny Ocean. Amsterdam and Paris. Drop by. It’ll be story and introduce groups of carols and Magi’s journey to honor the Infant Again, the big attraction with the old fun.” motets spanning seven centuries sung a Jesus, while two modern mediations gang was that they were really friends. Fun for them, maybe. KKKent PPent lace GGlace allerallerallery to EEy xhibitxhibitxhibit cappella or with flute accompaniment on Jesus the Savior will draw on older While somewhat charming, the new dudes There’s an odd irony at work here. sources: Verses from an old English are play pals at best. You sort of imagine For all its posturing, this would-be by Westfield resident Jenny Cline and their SUV-driving Moms taking them to Fanwood resident Susan Graham. manuscript inspired by F. Bainton’s swanky adventure yarn about high stakes carol setting of A babe is born I wys, Fagin’s thievery lessons in the strip mall crime is little more than a cheap, albeit TTTwwwelvelvelve ArAre tiststiststists’ CC’ rrreationseationseations The program will feature the pre- every Thursday afternoon. And so you colorful, cinematic con. So somebody miere of four carol arrangements for and hearing a performance of Bach’s can’t help but feel that Clooney, Pitt and call the cops. While it won’t make up for SUM M IT SUMMIT — The Kent Place Gal- ban place. His images contain a mul- Jesu, meine Freude, which led Elliot lery, located at 42 Norwood Terrace titude of human images, playing with flutes by Mountainside composer John Damon are to the real Rat Pack what the the gnawing feeling that you’ve been Sichel, a bass in the ensemble. Levine to write Jesus, gentle Savior. Monkees were to the Beatles. In other fleeced, it’s clear that the actors portray- in Summit, will exhibit the works of notions of pictorial space and per- The program will conclude with the 12 professional artists who use map- spective, and becoming an index of He has been composer-in-residence words, a cleverly constructed, profit-driven ing Ocean’s 12 should be arrested for since 2000 with the New Philharmonic Christmas Even scene from Hamlet, imitation. identity theft. ping and diagrammatic approaches individual appearances. followed by three musical celebrations Another disappointment is the atti- to looking at the world. The photographs of Cathy Watkins of New Jersey, which has premiered six * * * * * * * of his works, including most recently of Christmas: Robert Wetzler’s Rejoice! tude. In the original version, it’s on a OOOceanceancean’’’s 1212,12s rated PG-13, is a Warner The exhibit, entitled tenderly gather together close-up views The savior is born, the Austrian carol lark that Danny and his World War II Brothers Picture’s release directed by “Topographics: Recent Art Map- to render mosaic topography of a baby his Concerto Mystico II with soloisit Lenore Fishman Davis. Still, still, still and Elizabeth Poston’s buddies opt to rob Las Vegas. True, they Steven Soderbergh and stars George ping Global, Local, Mental, and boy. modern arrangement of the traditional are scalawags. But they are by no means Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Brad Other Space,” was curated by art- Brooklyn-based Eugenie Tung cre- In December of 2003, the National Symphony, conducted by Leonard English Boar’s Head Carol. career criminals. They’d much rather Pitt. Running time: 120 minutes. ist and teacher Ken Weathersby ates a series of beautiful, nuanced Founded in 1948, The Madrigal and will be on display from Mon- paintings, which record the floor plans Slatkin, premiered Sichel’s Francesca da Bimini at the Kennedy Center in Singers explore the a cappella tradi- day, January 10, to Friday, Febru- of various apartments and houses she tions that grew out of the European WWWestfield SSestfield ymphony Orrrchestrachestrachestra ary 4. has occupied over time. Washington, D.C. This March, his Piano Trio was premiered by Susan Renaissance. The group holds a long The works in the show, selected from Artist and teacher Anker West tradition of caroling to shut-ins, and in hundreds of submissions, range from works with kids in urban Newark to Walters, piano soloist at the New York PPPlans NNlans eeew YYYearearear’’’s EEs vvve ConcerConcere ttt City Ballet Orchestra, with New York December, they visited Canterbury aerial photographs by Mark re-map and re-imagine their neigh- Village in West Orange. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Sym- ence members purchase tickets early as Abrahamson, revealing variations in borhoods and their cities into spec- Philharmonic violinist Vladimir Tsypin and Philharmonic cellist Eric Bartlett. This season’s singers include Mary phony Orchestra’s (WSO) New Year’s the New Year’s Eve concert has been a topography of wetlands on the west tacular and very precise giant hand- Arnold, Martha Desmond, Richard Eve concert, Music of the Night: the sell-out for several years in a row. coast, to “dissected maps” by Jeff painted maps. Sichel, who received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in 1990 from Yale, DeVany, Healf Goguen, David Broadway Hits of Andrew Lloyd Webber Tickets are $25 for general admis- Woodbury. Other artists in the show include Lawrence, Roberta Lichtenberg, Jen- and Stephen Sondheim will be held on sion and $50 for preferred seating. Woodbury, who cuts away every- Wendy Flory, Jamie Hunt, John records on the Opus One, Newport Classic, and Musicians Showcase labels. nifer Melick, Pamela Newell of Saturday, December 31, at 7 p.m. at Concert tickets may be purchased di- thing but the roadways from commer- O’Connor, Brian Phillips, Paula Westfield, Sarah Riffel, Kirk Robbins The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. rectly from the WSO by calling (908) cially printed roadmaps, leaves in place Praeger, and Weathersby. The January 9 program will open with a processional with plainchant of Fanwood, John Sichel of The concert will highlight selections 232-9400 or visiting the office at 224 networks of webbed strips of paper An artist’s reception will be held on Mountainside, Lynn Sichel of from the Lloyd Webber hits Phantom East Broad Street, Westfield. General representing only the travel routes. Friday, January 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. variations on Resonet in laudibus, fol- lowed by Hodie Christus natus est, a six- Mountainside, George Stralkus of Eliza- of the Opera, Evita, Sunset Boulevard, admission tickets are also available at Reducing the map to only what is seen in the gallery. The exhibit and recep- beth, and Margaret Thompson of Aspects of Love, and Jesus Christ Su- the following WSO ticket outlets: from a car when traveling, the results tion are free and open to the public. part contrapuntal setting by Sweelinck. As the Christmas story unfolds, the Mountainside. perstar. Sondheim shows featured in Lancaster, Ltd. and Town Book Store of this surgical-like process resemble a The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 4 Admission will be accepted at the door. the concert will include Sweeney Todd, in Westfield, Martin Jewelers in complicated bodily mesh of veins and p.m., Monday through Friday, or by Apostle Luke’s account of the Annun- ciation will introduce three Renaissance For more information, please call Company and A Little Night Music. Cranford; and Beautiful Things in arteries. appointment with Judy Lapides, Direc- (908) 233-1570. The WSO recommends that audi- Scotch Plains. Working with digital photography tor. hymns to Mary: Dunstable’s Alma and graphics software, artist Jeff For more information, please call Prentice creates images that record (908) 273-0900, extension no. 208 the people visible in a particular ur- or visit www.kentplace.org. HHHooow to Eat Like a Child AAAuditions SSuditions et in CCet ranforranforranforddd CRANFORD – Auditions will be tween the ages of 8 and 13 on Sun- held for the Cranford Repertory The- day, January 9, 2005 at 2 p.m. and 6 atre (CRT) production of How to p.m. at the Cindy Smith Dance Stu- Eat Like a Child for children be- dio, located at 98 North Avenue in Garwood. Children should come prepared to HHHickorickorickory TTTrrree ChorChoree ususus sing a familiar song and can bring their own music or a prepared monologue or PPPlans OOlans pen RRpen ehearsalsehearsalsehearsals will be given something to sing and NENENEW PRPRW OOOVIDENCEVIDENCEVIDENCE – Hickory read. Tree Chorus, an award-winning chap- Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, ter of Sweet Adeline’s International, January 16, and are tentatively sched- invites prospective members (women uled for Sunday, Wednesday and Thurs- and teenage girls) to participate in their day evenings. The performance dates open rehearsals on Wednesdays, Janu- are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April ary 5, 12 and 19, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. in 8, 9 and 10, 2005. the New Jersey Youth Symphony Cen- How to Eat Like a Child will be ter, located at 570 Central Avenue in directed by Tom Pedas and will be JUMPSTART BAKERY…The children in the Jumpstart classes at Brunner and New Providence. treated as a workshop/performance for TOPOGRAPHICAL...Jeff Woodbury’s series of “dissected maps” will be in- Evergreen Elementary Schools in Scotch Plains worked with their teachers and For more information, please call the cast members involved. parent volunteers to bake several batches of gingerbread cookies. The treats were cluded in Kent Place Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, “Topographics: Recent Art (973) 729-4955 or e-mail Mapping Global, Local, Mental, and Other Space.” For more information, please call donated to the Union County Interfaith Council for the Homeless. Pictured, left [email protected]. (908) 245-2339. to right, are: Brunner pupils Daniel Holloway, Lauren Daniele and Nina Daniele. Page 20 Thursday, December 23, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times CHRISTMAS PAST...A beautiful Christmas Past (Chloe Zeitouian) complete with authentic British accent shows Scrooge (Max Lazar) bittersweet moments when he was young. T A K E TAKE THE STSTTHE AAAGEGEGE A JJA unkyarunkyarunkyard Christmas Carol PPPrrroductionoductionoduction AAAt WWWestfield HS Shohohows RRws eal ClassClasseal

By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY and executed by Roy Chambers and evasion. As penance, they are instructed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times his art students. to do community service; thus, their WESTFIELD – There’s something “Everyone has his own unique story chance meeting of the Cummings fam- special about seeing a matinee with a of how he got here,” laments the spokes- ily in the poor section of town occurs. bunch of kids. Judging by the faces of man of the junkyard. Enter Bob Slick has the brainstorm to do their the eight or nine-year old girls who Cummings (Zal Spialter) who tells his community service by putting on a HHolidayoliday, School PP, rrogramsograms were nestled in the front row of the tale: he had a great job, house and life. production of “A Christmas Carol” HHHolidayolidayoliday, School PP, rrrogramsogramsograms Westfield High School (WHS) audito- Hollywood sleaze Marlowe Slick and and he’ll fleece the homeless people in rium, the Drama Department’s pre- actor pal Ernie fired and blacklisted the process. Here’s where more than PPPlanned on WHS TVTVTV-36-36-36 sentation of A Junkyard Christmas him, so he lost everything. As drifters, one serendipitous moment pops up in PPlanned on WHS TVTV-36-36 Carol was quite a success. WESTFIELD – During the week of 7:30 p.m. – “Focus on Our Schools,” Just before the lights went down, December 25 to 30, Cable TV Channel featuring Franklin School; the chatty, antsy girls noted the 36 will feature three holiday shows, as 8 p.m. – A Junkyard Christmas Carol; “messy” stage while they anticipated well as the district’s “Focus on Our 9:30 p.m. – WHS Choral Concert; action, fun and something a little Schools” program, all produced or re- 12 a.m. – WHS Instrumental Concert; different from this performance. corded by Westfield High School (WHS) WEDNESDAYYY, DECEMBER 30 Get Outta That’s just what they got at the TV teachers and students. 9 a.m. – WHS Instrumental Concert; December 11 matinee. SASASATURDATURDATURDAYYY, DECEMBER 25 12:30 p.m. – WHS Choral Concert; Oh yes, the original Dickens “A 10:30 a.m. – “Focus on Our 2:30 p.m. – “Focus on Our Schools,” The House Christmas Carol” storyline is there Schools,” featuring Franklin Elemen- featuring Franklin School; By CAROL F. DAVIS with Scrooge, Bob Crachit, Marley tary School; 3 p.m. – A Junkyard Christmas Carol; Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and the ghosts of Christmas Past, 11 a.m. – A Junkyard Christmas 4:30 p.m. – WHS Choral Concert; Duke Farms celebrates the season Present and Future. But WHS Carol (an original adaptation of A 8 p.m. – WHS Instrumental Concert; this year with their HHHolidays ArArolidays oundoundound Drama Director Joe Nierle’s adap- Christmas Carol, performed by WHS 10:30 p.m. – “Focus on Our the WWWorld DDorld isplay.isplayisplay The already spec- tation isn’t purely Dickens. The drama students; Schools,” featuring Franklin School; tacular 11 greenhouse gardens are concept of the play within a play is 12:30 p.m. – WHS Choral Concert; 11 p.m. – A Junkyard Christmas Carol. filled with visual displays reflecting all his. 2:30 p.m. – WHS Instrumental concert; the holiday traditions of diverse re- Student Jake Brandman wrote 7:30 p.m. – “Focus on Our Schools,” IIInternet Lounge to Hostostost gions of the world. It’s the perfect the junkyard scenes as part of his featuring Franklin School; pick-me-up for the winter blues. They independent study class in drama 9:30 p.m. – WHS Choral Concert; OOOpen MMpen ic/Karaoke Nightightight are located at 80 Route 206, South in under Nierle’s tutelage. Those clever 11:30 p.m. – WHS Instrumental Concert. FFFANWANWANWOOD – The Internet Hillsborough. Make a reservation by scenes provide the play’s bookends SUNDASUNDASUNDAYYY, DECEMBER 26 Lounge, located at 256 South Avenue calling (908) 722-3700, or log onto in the present time with the Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times 12:30 p.m. – WHS Instrumental in Fanwood, will host an Open Mic/ www.dukefarms.org. Dickens’ play like the cream filling GOOD GROUP...In the play within a play, A Junkyard Christmas Carol, Marlow Slick Concert; Karaoke Night on Sunday, January 2, (Aaron Eisenberg), center, tries to fleece the homeless people in the town dump. * * * * * * * of an Oreo cookie. 2:30 p.m. – WHS Choral Concert; 2005 at 7 p.m. As the houselights dim, homeless the Cummings family moves from the show. The homeless folks just hap- 4:30 p.m. – “Focus on Our Schools,” Coffee and organic foods will be Suitable for adults and kids over 10, the Dreyfuss Planetarium’s OOOceansceansceans people of all sizes and shapes saunter junkyard to junkyard looking for shel- pen to know all of the lines in the featuring Franklin School; available, while visitors are invited to OOceansceans onto the stage. The front row of young in SSin pacepacepace is a brand new program that ter and food. Dickens’ piece since someone had 5 p.m. – A Junkyard Christmas Carol; participate in an original poetry read- theatergoers shushes each other as the Meanwhile, Hollywood’s stereotypic thrown out dozens of scripts and be- TUESDATUESDATUESDAYYY, DECEMBER 28 ing, a stand-up comedy routine or a explores those places where it is pos- sible for life to exist. The 40-minute stationary junkyard set becomes clut- actor Ernie (Max Lazar) and his side- cause the homeless weren’t otherwise 9 a.m. – WHS Instrumental Concert; musical number, or use the Internet tered with bodies all huddled together kick Marlowe Slick (Aaron Eisenberg) occupied, they memorized it all. 11:30 a.m. – “Focus on Our and play a computer game. journey is narrated by Star Trek’s Avery Brooks, and will be there through striving to get warm. A sense of gloom replete with scarf, hat and “shades” are Another “coincidence” is that Schools,” featuring Franklin School; Admission is free. For more infor- and despair pervade the set designed in trouble with the government for tax Cummings’ son, Tom, (James Seipo) 12 p.m. – A Junkyard Christmas Carol; mation, please call the Internet Lounge Sunday, January 2. The planetarium is located at the Newark Museum, 49 knows the Tiny Tim role from watch- 1:30 p.m. – WHS Choral Concert at (908) 490-1234 or visit ing The Muppets version and he just 4 p.m. – WHS Instrumental Concert; www.theinternetlounge.com. Washington Street, and tickets are $2 or $3 in addition to the museum’s happens to be nursing a bum leg. suggested admission. They will be The interjection of music in the show closed on Christmas and New Year’s creates delightful moments. The duet Day. Please call (973) 596-6529 for of Belle (Allison Siko) and Scrooge information. (Max Lazar) in “Lo, How a Rose ‘Ere Blooming” is especially sweet. Vocal * * * * * * * coaches Bill Mathews and Sharon While you are at the Newark Reynolds are to be commended for a Museum, don’t miss the exhibit, very consistent job. Other outstanding ESTFIELD YMPHONY RCHESTRA FFFashioning Art: HHt: andbags bbandbags yyy songs include “Christmas Pudding a W S O JJJudith LeiberLeiber.Leiberudith Her bags are unique Flaming” and the “Coventry Carol” pieces of art, and have been worn by which features a sweet-voiced soloist. NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT the rich and famous. The Ballantine The flute’s rendition of Friday, DEC. 31, 2004, 7pm House is also worth a glance, espe- “Greensleeves” is executed with pas- cially at holiday time, with each sion and sensitivity. room decorated in typical late 19th The spirit of Christmas Past, played Presbyterian Church in Westfield century style. Call (973) 596-6613 convincingly by Chloe Zeitouian, for information on admissions or shows Scrooge the painful moment MUSIC OF THE NIGHT guided tours for larger groups. when his beautiful fiancée Belle leaves * * * * * * * him because she feels he is married to ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Through Thursday, March 17, DARING TO DREAM…The cast of Tap Dreams, pictured, left to right, includes: his money and job. This spirit’s British the paintings of artist Tim Murphy Linda Turash of Brick as Maxine, Nora McDonough of Clinton as Betty, Jennifer accent seems authentic and natural. and Parkinson of Edgewater as Sister Joan and Michelle Stuart as Heather. The cast also will be on display at Union County A fast Act I, less than an hour, had includes Greg Malek-Jones as Jose, Sam Sebastian as Robert, Joann Roony Schoenig the front row girls and the rest of the STEPHEN SONDHEIM College’s Tomasulo Art Gallery. This as Alice, Drew Seltzer as Father Paul and Prentiss Thompson as Detective Gehrmann. artist has an unusual technique, in- crowd riveted. cluding pouring large amounts of Fun moments in Act II include Conducted by Selections from paint into aluminum, to create his TTTap DDap rrreams PPPrrroceeds WWWillillill the quartet of vultures that divides grand, psychedelic works. Don’t miss the spoils of the deceased Scrooge. DAVID PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, this unique display. The gallery is Good layering of dialogue helps to EVITA, SUNSET BOULEVARD, open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays Aid KKAid orororean WWWar VVVeteranseteranseterans bring the scene to life. A cappella WROE songs in this act were appropriately through Thursdays and on Satur- CRANFORD – Tap Dreams, an A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, days. The evening hours are from 6 range from a nun to an illiterate coun- mellow with beautiful blending of Featuring independent film produced in New try wife, they share the desire to achieve the voices. SWEENEY TODD, COMPANY to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays through Jersey with actors from the state, will Stars Thursdays. For more information, a childhood dream. Max Lazar as Scrooge exudes great from the and more premier at the Cranford Dramatic While their dreams differ, sometimes angst and despair in his voice at the end please call (908) 709-7155 or e- Club, located at 78 Winans Avenue in Broadway mail [email protected]. clash, and are not easily accepted by the of the Dickens’ piece, just before he Stage Cranford, on Sunday, January 16, 2005 others, each holds onto their own begs the spirit to give him a chance to Call (908) 232-9400 for tickets * * * * * * * at 2 p.m. struggle to move closer to an under- make amends. Or visit any of our ticket outlets: So, you don’t have NNNeeew YYYororork YYYan-an-an- All proceeds will benefit a Korean standing of the other women and a All’s well that end’s well at the end of kees kees season tickets. You are still able to War veteran with extraordinary medi- final acceptance of themselves. the show when the audience is invited WESTFIELD: tour Yankee Stadium, and learn a thing cal expenses. The plot centers on an abusive fam- to part take in the feel good moment by Westfield Symphony office or two about your favorite team. You’ll Tap Dreams began as a play with a ily relationship for Betty (Nora singing “Rockin’ Around the Christ- Lancaster Ltd. • Town Book Store see the press box, the dugout, and even production at Love Creek in New York McDonough), who refuses to surren- Evalyn Dunn's Gallery mas Tree” and a few other holiday get onto the field. If you can gather a City in 1998. The New York-based der the dream of a loving family; for songs. Snow sprinkles the carolers at RAHWAY: group of at least 15, there are other tour production, as well as shows staged in Sister Joan (Jennifer Parkinson), who the finale and my front row gals burst Union County Arts Center options, including a film. All tours are Australia, Canada, England, South struggles with vows while pursuing a into applause. subject to availability, and they close on Africa and Holland, provoked the idea priest; for Heather (Michele Stuart), CRANFORD: Martin Jewelers With “We Wish You a Merry Christ- Christmas and New Year’s Day. For of turning Tap Dreams into a screen- who is faced with a life-threatening mas, a Happy Hanukah and Kwanza” SCOTCH PLAINS: information on the various tours, please play. condition while possessing a perfect (just to be politically correct), echoing Beautiful Things visit http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/ Filmed on a shoestring budget with family; and for Maxine (Linda Turash), in the WHS auditorium, we are in- NASApp/mlb/nyy/ballpark/ all involved deferring payment until who is overcoming a deceased mother’s formed that cast members will take stadium_tours.jsp. WWW.WESTFIELDSYMPHONY.COM profits were realized, Tap Dreams, the opinions while not growing to hate donations at the doors to help the film, became a reality in September of her. homeless. 2004. Tickets, which cost $10 each, may One of the most poignant lines writ- Tap Dreams is about four diverse be purchased at ten by student director/writer Please send all A&E news women whose search for an escape www.giordanoworks.com. Customers Brandman reminds the present day This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey from the reality of their lives has brought may print out a ticket confirmation State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the to: [email protected] people not to think of the homeless National Endowment for the Arts them together in the dressing room of form to use as their ticket on the day of only at the holiday time. Ah, out of the a tap class. While their backgrounds the premiere. mouths of babes.