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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 15, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 114th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-114 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS BOE Budget WF Town Council Will Increase Seven Percent Discusses Parking,

By ED COONEY Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Business Administrator/Board Traffic Circle Issues Secretary Robert Berman shed more light on the school district’s 2004- By FRANK D. ALVAREZ rights and procedures for the public 2005 budget during the Westfield Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to provide comments to the council Board of Education’s meeting on During Tuesday night’s conference and to receive public responses. Tuesday evening. session, the first of the year for the At the end of the meeting, the The total projected budget will new governing body, the Westfield council went into private session to rise an estimated 7 percent, not 6 Town Council discussed a wide range discuss personnel matters regarding percent as was originally stated. of issues facing the town this year. the hiring of a consultant to assist Since Governor James McGreevey Eight councilpersons were in at- with managing this year’s construc- will present his State Budget Address tendance, with Councilman tion and redevelopment initiatives. on Tuesday, February 24, the school Lawrence Goldman out of town on Some of the topics of discussion board typically finds out its allotment business. included the impact of the upcoming of state aid “within 24 to 48 hours of The council considered several reso- reconstruction of the traffic circle by the budget message,” according to Mr. lutions from the four committees: the state of New Jersey at South Berman. Finance Policy; Public Safety, Trans- Avenue and Broad Street, demoli- The board is operating under the portation and Parking; Code Review tions and shoe-horning of new homes, assumption that the district will not & Town Property and Public Works. potential liability of the town with receive an increase in state aid this Westfield construction official affordable housing regulations in year. Steve Freeman offered a presenta- formulation, event schedules re- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader The budget calls for $390,000 in SAFETY FIRST… Assemblyman Jon Bramnick announced his Pedestrian Safety Initiative legislation Wednesday, tion about home demolition and re- quested by the Westfield Area Cham- proposed new staff, including three January 14, in downtown Westfield. He also reported that Legislative Assemblywomen Linda Stender is co-signing the development permit procedures. ber of Commerce (WACC) and the general education teachers, two re- bill. See Page 3 for full story. Three citizens spoke about the Downtown Westfield Corporation source center teachers, and one guid- (DWC), as well as the Westfield ance counselor, all at Westfield High Neighborhood Council (WNC). School (WHS). Presently, there are The governing body also exam- no plans to add staff at the interme- Judge Edward Beglin, Jr. of Westfield Retires ined the proposed suspension of diate or elementary levels. metered parking fees during next The budget also calls for $175,000 year’s Christmas shopping season, in new computer leases. New leases After Serving Union County for Decades traffic and public safety and a loom- will include 140 laptop computers ing tenant parking problem created for WHS teachers and 78 Adminis- By MICHAEL M. SHAPIRO tice Robert Wilentz appointed Judge mittee for over 20 years. However, as a result of revised permit authori- trative Network Desktop Comput- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Beglin Assignment Judge of Union Judge Beglin has spent the great zation procedures. ers. Replacement and additional Westfield resident and Assignment County — where he has continued to majority of his time as a judge, which Mayor Gregory McDermott noted computers will be added to the WHS, Judge of Union County, the Honor- work for the past 20 years. he calls his “first love.” that the traffic circle at South Avenue Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate able Edward Beglin, Jr., retired on As the Assignment Judge for Union As a judge, Judge Beglin has “tried to and Broad Street would be undergo- School libraries. Further budget funds January 15. His life of public service County, Judge Beglin had an active CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 will go to training the district’s staff in the field of law is one of hard work, professional life. He served as chief in the use of the computers. dedication and accomplishment. judge, presiding over a full case cal- The board will also consider vari- An Elizabeth native, Judge Beglin endar, as well as the chief manager of ous capital projects totaling ap- began his legal career in Plainfield, the Union County courthouse, where proximately $634,000. Temporary at the law firm of Crane, Beglin and he supervised 500 people, not in- classrooms need to be added to Vastola, working there for 15 years. cluding the judges themselves. both Wilson and Tamaques Elemen- During this tenure, he served as Judge Beglin was also responsible tary Schools as the Westfield school Attorney for the Plainfield Board of for the functioning and administra- district continues to see its enroll- Adjustment, as Prosecutor of the tion of the 21 municipal courts in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Plainfield Municipal Court, as City county. Solicitor and Acting Corporation On the state level, he chaired the Counsel of Plainfield, as the Bor- Judiciary Budget and Planning Com- Westfield Tax Bill ough Attorney of Fanwood, and as Photograph Courtesy of Natalie Gregorio mittee for 10 years, where he was Attorney for the Bridgewater Town- HIS LAST ASSIGNMENT…Judge Contains Error Edward Beglin, Jr., Assignment Judge able to achieve equality in job duties, ship Board of Adjustment. of Union County, poses in his cham- classification and salary for judicial The tax bill which was mailed He was appointed to the Union bers this week as he readies for retire- staff positions throughout the state this past July for Westfield resi- County District Court in 1976, be- ment today, January 15, after a distin- of New Jersey. dents’ third and fourth quarter coming a Superior Court Judge in guished career on the bench that He also served as Chairman of the 2003 tax payment and the first December 1978. In 1983, Chief Jus- started in 1976. Judiciary/Surrogates Liaison Com- and second quarter 2004 tax payment contained a printing error. The correct due date for first WF Adjustment Bd. Welcomes Duffy, Photo Courtesy of Lorre Korecky quarter 2004 taxes is Sunday, SPECIAL RECOGNITION...During the Tuesday evening meeting of the February 1, and the correct due Westfield Board of Education, Tamaques Elementary School Principal Michael date for second quarter 2004 Lane; Wilt Reelected as Chairman Cullen presented Tamaques fourth grade teacher Trista Pollard with a special taxes is Saturday, May 1. resolution from the school board, marking her National Board Certification. These dates were transposed. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL board members granted relief from 14 spaces total for the tanning salon Pictured, left to right, are: Principal Cullen, Ms. Pollard, School Board Presi- Please make the correction to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader parking requirements for Bella as well as the hair salon next to it. dent Arlene Gardner, and board member Julia Walker. your coupons and calendars. The Westfield Board of Bronze Tanning Studio, located at This, Mr. Kraus noted, was at a Residents paying their taxes Adjustment’s re-elected Chairman 928 South Avenue, West. The board deficit on Thursdays, Fridays and through a mortgage company Vince Wilt welcomed two new mem- also granted approval for the busi- Saturdays as Michael Miller, owner must notify their mortgage com- bers, Don Lane and Lori Duffy, to the ness to place multiple signs. of the building and operator of the Gov. Mentions Pollard pany immediately. Westfield Board of Adjustment, as According to Robert Kraus, Attor- salon, has five, six and seven em- For more information, please William Heinbokel was also re- ney for the Bella Bronze Tanning ployees working respectfully on those contact the Westfield Tax Collec- elected as Vice Chairman and Vince Studio, Westfield Town Code man- days. At the same time, the tanning During State Speech Loughlin was re-appointed as the tors Office at (908) 789-4051 or e- dates that Westfield businesses must salon will have one to two employ- By MICHELLE Le POIDEVIN On Monday, former Westfield par- mail [email protected]. board’s Attorney. have three parking spaces for every ees working on a daily basis. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader During their January meeting, ent and Special Commissioner on employee working and that there are CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Tamaques Elementary School Education Lucille Davy contacted teacher Trista Pollard was invited by Ms. Pollard, telling her that Gover- Governor James McGreevey to be a nor McGreevey wanted a teacher WF Planning Board Re-Appoints Jay Boyle member of the gallery while he de- with National Board Certification livered his State of the State Address and a Literacy Coach present during this Tuesday evening in Trenton. his speech. At the time, she did not After outlining goals and accom- know that her name would be men- Chairman; Dental Group Renovations OK’d plishments set forth by his adminis- tioned during the address. tration in the area of education, the Ms. Davy and Ms. Pollard served KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Jay McDonald was elected as vice Planning Consultant. Russell some renovations. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader governor announced, “And, I want to on the Westfield Strategic Planning chairman. Finestein was re-appointed as the “We have had about the same num- personally congratulate Trista Pol- Committee together in 1995. During last Thursday’s In addition, Kenneth Marsh was Planning Board Attorney. ber of patients for that last 5 to 10 lard from Tamaques Elementary “It was kind of surreal to meet some- reorganizational meeting of the elected as board secretary while Blais The board also welcomed two new years,” he said. “Our practice is very School in Westfield, who earned her one you see on television all of the Westfield Planning Board, Jay Boyle Brancheau of Robert Catlin and As- members, Brian Power and Fourth tight for space. Sometimes we are national certification in November.” time, but he was very approachable was re-elected as the chairman, while sociates was re-appointed as the Town Ward Republican Councilman James literally shoulder to shoulder.” A fourth grade teacher and Lit- and very nice,” Ms. Pollard told The Foerst. He also noted that, for the comfort eracy Coach, Ms. Pollard is one of Westfield Leader, when asked about In other business, the application of his patients, the practice encour- only 12 to 16 teachers to earn such what it was like to meet the governor. regarding the Westfield Pediatric Den- aged parents to come into the room certification this year in the state of “The Governor is a huge propo- tal Group, located at 555 Westfield with their children when they are New Jersey, joining 70 other state nent of National Board Certifica- Avenue, was approved for interior having work done. educators who have attained the same tion,” said Ms. Pollard, who is also a alterations and renovations in addi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 distinction over the years. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tion to the construction of an exterior lift to serve special needs patients. Testifying on behalf of the appli- Mountainside BOE Discusses Incident cation, Dr. Timothy McCabe noted that he had bought the practice from Dr. Philip Graye in 2000. He stated that Dr. Graye still works at the prac- Involving Beechwood School Teacher tice on a part-time basis. By BETSEY BURGDORF Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ministrator, new playground equip- and staff are equally excited,” Chief Dr. McCabe told board members ment for Beechwood School, and an School Administrator Gerard that the 30-year-old practice serves The Mountainside Board of Edu- incident resulting in the BOE seek- Schaller added. children of all ages, and that he also cation met on Tuesday night with ing a restraining order on an uniden- On January 5, two days before the has specialized training in serving several topics discussed in front of a tified individual. school was due to open, a sewage youngsters with special needs, such standing room only crowd. Among Mountainside Board of Education problem lead to the discovery of a 6- as Cerebral Palsy. He added that, the topics discussed were the open- President Peter Goggi announced at foot missing link in the sewage line. although the practice is thriving, it is ing of Beechwood School, the for- Tuesday night’s meeting that The problem was quickly rectified not growing. In order to comfortably mation of a Criteria Selection Com- Beechwood School had finally and the school was able to open on serve his patients, he needed to do mittee for the new Chief School Ad- opened on January 7, almost a year time. “One more hurdle we had to and a half behind schedule. “Those overcome,” Mr. Goggi explained. The Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader PAGE INDEX ON THE JOB…The Westfield Rescue Squad is on the job assisting Gregory Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-16 of you who have a child in the school fixing of the sewer line will be Gold of Harvest Bread in Westfield last Friday afternoon when he injured his Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 17-18 know how beautiful it is. It was worth deemed a latent defect being that it finger. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 the wait,” Mr. Goggi said. “Students CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, January 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield School Board Tells MS Council Expected to Okay Planning Bd. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Of 7 Percent Budget Hike “The space now was not originally Handicapped Parking Decrees setup like that,” he said, “so it gets very CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 crowded.” ment rise. whose children didn’t get into the show.” By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL He also noted that the tower’s height of area along Route 22 from the Scotch Plains Dr. McCabe also stated that some of A partial ceiling replacement is needed Joseph Nierle, a WHS drama teacher, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 108 feet was limiting, especially during McDonald’s to Staples is a notorious “dead his special needs patients are getting at Edison Intermediate, where repairs on attended the meeting to address the bigger and heavier and are really in need MOUNTAINSIDE — During their the summer months, when foliage from zone” for cellular telephone users. the roof are still ongoing. The ceiling community’s concerns, saying that there trees standing 60 to 90 feet high can Mr. Post said the Mayor and council of utilizing a hydraulic lift. replacement, as well as the two tempo- are more students involved in the produc- monthly agenda setting council meeting It was noted that although the parking Tuesday, members of Mountainside’s impede signal travel. wanted to discuss the matter in executive rary classrooms, qualify for 40 percent tion than the 30 to 40 actually on stage. He concluded that his company would session. lot is short 13 spaces, according to Town state funding because they are actual Mr. Nierle said that approximately 75 governing body stated that two ordi- Code, there is also parking allotted on nances would receive a second and final be receiving the worst place on the tower, Finally, the governing body decided to school buildings. to 80 total students are involved in the only getting 25 percent of what other reject a bid from the Waste Management both sides of the street. In addition to those projects, the Fi- production, and that “it has become sort reading at next week’s meeting. Planning Board members stated they Last month, both ordinances were read carriers are receiving. Mr. Stillwell stated Company of New Jersey, which asked nance Committee also suggested that a of an honor to be on the stage crew.” he felt $42,000 was much too high a price for a 35 percent increase in billing for would approve the application on the new running track be installed at WHS Board member Richard Solomon and unanimously passed, amending the condition that the parking spaces for the fines for handicapped parking violations, and that the company didn’t even pay that recycling pickup. Although the company and repairs be conducted at the Board of noted, “This may be one of the first much for leasing space on the Parkway. is the only one at present to place a bid, practice are re-striped. Education’s Administration Building on symptoms of the enrollment problem.” as well as the handicapped parking regu- Town Engineer and Board Secretary lations themselves, as mandated by the He noted, however, that his company officials felt a 35 percent increase is Elm Street. Neither of these two projects He stressed the need for the schools to wants to improve its signal in the area, much too high and hope the re-bidding Marsh stated, “I think this practice is applies for state funding and will cost provide “more opportunities for our stu- state of New Jersey. providing a good service to special needs According to the ordinances, it is un- stating Nextel was still interested in leas- process will attract new bidders. $250,000 and $90,000, respectively. dents in fine arts and athletics.” ing the space and felt that $24,000 was a The next Mountainside council meet- patients.” The committee will begin meeting on The board recognized Trista Pollard, a lawful for any person to park, stand or In other business, the board approved stop a motor vehicle in a space desig- fair price. ing will be held on Tuesday, January 20, a weekly basis in order to keep up with fourth grade teacher at Tamaques El- Mayor Robert Viglianti stated that the at 8 p.m. a minor subdivision presented by Michael the heavy demands of formulating the ementary School, for achieving her Na- nated as a handicapped space, unless the and Nancy Fischette of 111 Tudor Oval. budget. tional Board Teacher Certification at its vehicle or person has been issued special Finally, the board memorialized last Superintendent of Schools Dr. Will- meeting on Tuesday. vehicle identification cards by the Divi- month’s decision to vote against the sub- iam Foley asked that “the product of each Tamaques Elementary School Princi- sion of Motor Vehicles. division of property at 1249 Prospect meeting be the focal point for the board’s pal Michael Cullen said, “She really In addition, the penalty for such a Parking Issues, Traffic Circle Street, which is owned by Bruce and discussion” the next time the full group strives to make personal connections with violation will be increased by three dol- Edna Ashforth. The decision came after meets. her students. Trista always finds innova- lars. The state has mandated that $1 go to hours of testimony heard at five separate In an effort to make the budget pro- tive ways to tap into their learning styles.” an autism fund and $2 be forwarded to a Issues Discussed by Council planning board meetings. Variance ap- DNA fund. ceedings more accessible to the public, Marissa Triscello, one of Pollard’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 provals sought on this request regarded the board laid out a schedule of which Tamaques colleagues said Pollard is “de- In other business, officials discussed relief from a side yard set back, lot width, budget topics will be discussed at their termined and demands excellence from the possibility of putting together an or- ing reconstruction this year by the state discussion regarding potential financial lot frontage and front yard setback. upcoming meetings. Special education herself. Her dedication to her profession dinance to prohibit parking during school Department of Transportation. liabilities regarding Coalition for Afford- The next board meeting is scheduled and capital projects will be discussed at sets the standard for the rest of the staff.” hours on the west side of Woodacres Town Administrator James Gildea able Housing rules taking effect this year for Wednesday, February 4, at 8 p.m. the January 20 meeting, followed by After accepting a plaque from Board Drive, from Pembrook Road to Meeting stated that bids for the contract are in for new construction. Essentially, the town curriculum and personnel on February 3, President Arlene Gardner, Ms. Pollard told House Lane. process by the state. As part of the project, could be required to pay a fee of $3,500 athletics and co-curricular activities on board members that the most important Police Chief James Debbie discussed the town must execute a jurisdictional for each new home, which would be February 17, and technology on Febru- lesson she learned from her experience is the problem of congestion in that area agreement, of which the council will be earmarked for the affordable housing MS BOE ary 24. that “no matter what you teach, you have to since the opening of Beechwood School. presented for approval. program. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The board must have a tentative bud- keep going over the subject matter.” He stated that when cars are parked on The mayor asked how long the recon- Mr. Foerst suggested that the town was included in the original scope of get in place by March 2. either side of the street, a bus and a car struction of the circle might take, when it might wish to consider having develop- work. Board Vice President Anne Riegel voiced cannot pass each other. He also expressed would start and if traffic would be blocked ers provide a bond to cover the potential The board will submit the cost of any the Parent-Teacher Organization’s concerns fears regarding the outcome if an emer- during that period. liability. Based on 30 or so projects, the latent defects to Hartford Bonding Co. about equity in athletics and co-curricular Beglin gency vehicle needed to get through at Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh noted amount could exceed $100,000. for possible reimbursement. The board that time of day. that the work might take 6 to 8 months but Town Attorney Robert Cockren said activities at the high school level. A number CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 approved a change order in the amount of of parents have recently become upset He noted that, as of now, there are just the other questions couldn’t be answered that he would look into how the state $7,146 to rework the meter pit piping. about the small number of slots available do as much as possible.” He has “thor- emergency signs stating no parking. until the contractor is selected, and a might be proceeding on this issue. Change orders approved by the board are for students in WHS stage productions. oughly enjoyed” the cases he has worked It was also noted by members of the meeting is held with the state. The Westfield Chamber of Commerce the responsibility of the taxpayer. Superintendent Foley noted that these on as Assignment Judge, which have council that Beechwood and Deerfield Mr. Gildea noted that he would con- presented their request for the approval Dr. Shcaller announced that the board are “largely complaints from parents involved disputes over elections, hirings, Schools have the same starting time, tact the state to obtain an update. of events slated for 2004. Two street fairs would be purchasing playground equip- firings, challenges to ordinances, bill- resulting in speeding problems as par- The council was presented a review of were requested and the council discussed ment to be installed sometime in early boards, towing contracts, and sewer jobs, ents with children in both schools try to the town code and procedures used by the request favorably. April. Students, staff and the Art Depart- big and small, among others. get them to their destinations on time. the construction department regarding Councilman Caruana and Mayor ment will be involved in the final deci- Trista Pollard Judge Beglin presided over the first In other business, representatives from administrative approvals for demolition McDermott wanted to be sure that the sion. The equipment will be appropriate murder prosecution involving the bat- Nextel Communications addressed mem- of homes, and for the subsequent con- financial benefits flow to the town and for children age five through 12. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tered women’s syndrome defense and bers of the governing body in regards to struction of new homes on the site. that the events do not become franchised member of the Phi Kappa Phi Educa- A Criteria Selection Committee will had to determine whether the defense the possibility of leasing the fourth and Mr. Freedman explained that there with the benefits flowing to event man- be formed to determine specific criteria tional Honor Society. She said that Gov- was valid, whether the witness was quali- final position on the borough’s second was a detailed, step-by-step procedure agers. The council also wanted to make ernor McGreevey spoke with the North for filling the position of Chief School fied to testify under relevant rules of communications tower. that involves many issues such as utili- sure that the fee structure for Westfield Administrator. Dr. Schaller’s resignation Carolina governor while campaigning evidence, and how to charge the jury. He According to Borough Attorney John ties, sewer, fire safety, pest control, own- downtown businesses at these events and was encouraged to become an advo- takes effect at the end of June. Mr. Goggi admitted the testimony, qualified the Post, the borough recently went out for ership details, taxes, asbestos, tree re- was fair and promoting the interest of the stated that the board hopes to come to a cate for the program. witness, and charged the jury. bids on the final space. He noted that moval and underground fuel tanks. town as first priority. As a form of “reciprocity,” Ms. Pol- conclusion and begin the interview pro- Years later, the Supreme Court ad- three other companies also lease space He noted that the town codes are un- WACC President Richard Fromkin, cess by the end of February. Anyone lard noted that the governor also signed dressed the same issues and ruled the on the tower, including Verizon, Sprint clear on partial demolitions, in that if a WACC Executive Director Allison a law allowing Nationally Board Certi- interested in serving on this committee same as Judge Beglin. He was also the and Omnipoint. small part of the structure, such as 10 O’Hara, and WACC board member Neil should contact the board. fied teachers from other states, who have first judge to declare the death penalty Mr. Post concluded that, according to percent, is left standing, then the demoli- Sullivan assured the council on these passed the necessary tests, to teach with The first phase of the budget presenta- constitutional in the state of New Jersey. borough consultants, the fair market value tion permit requirements may not apply. matters. tion will take place at the board meeting the same status in New Jersey, upon A firm believer in an independent judi- for the space has been accessed at He suggested that this be reviewed and Mr. Gildea commented that all organi- moving here. on January 27. It will focus on grades ciary, Judge Beglin hopes he has $42,000. Nextel placed a bid for $24,000. specified more clearly. zations planning events on South Avenue MOPPET through 8. Admitting that the certification pro- “achieved the public impression in the Warren Stillwell, the attorney for Councilman Sal Caruana recom- by the train station should be aware of the cess is rigorous, Ms. Pollard informed The Mountainside School Board will county and state that the judiciary is Nextel, noted that he did not agree with mended that council members and the potential for cancellation given the rede- be awarded a dissolution fund for the that the program is typically completed independent and separate from politics.” the consultant’s assessment, stating that public visit potential demolition sites to velopment plans and potential schedule. in three years. The National Board of deregionalization of the district, which The judge stated that he has reviewed the other three companies have the po- get a feel for the projects and “to connect The WNC requested June 12 as the occured in 1996, totaling approximately Professional Teaching Standards man- the results of political processes and de- tential to install up to 12 antennas, while the dots.” date for their street fair – with a rain date dates a roster of specific qualities a teacher $6.9 million. The funds could become cisions that government officials make, the space left for Nextel would only Fourth Ward Councilman James Foerst of June 19. The council favorably granted available sometime this year depending. must possess, and the educators must but in New Jersey, such an effort can be allow for a maximum of three. raised the question to the council for the request. also submit to taping their lessons, tak- By law, there are only certain ways the done, shielded by politics, unlike in places The DWC requested a schedule of funds can be spent. The board is looking ing assessment tests, exhibit certain like The Bronx, where judges are elected events similar to last year. They intend to knowledge of their students, among other into offsetting capital expenditure for and political organizations are deeply extend the Jazz Night program into Au- Beechwood and Deerfield Schools. “We requirements. involved in the process. Duffy and Lane Welcomed gust, which the council considered favor- “It’s tough, it’s rigorous, but I would are committed to make sure these funds In New Jersey, judges are appointed ably. are used in totality to offset the tax bur- do it all over again because it made me a by the governor and require senatorial The DWC also requested permission better teacher,” she said. den,” Mr. Goggi stated. advice and consent; however, by tradi- To WF Board of Adjustment to stage a cycling event on the south side After several parents voiced concerns Ms. Pollard also received a special tion, the Superior Court bench is kept of town. There was considerable discus- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 over an incident that resulted in the re- resolution from the board and Superin- evenly divided between both political sion by the council regarding the details tendent of Schools Dr William Foley, Mr. Miller also stated that before the sign on the side of the building to moval of a kindergarten teacher, the board parties. In this way, “no party can take and logistics of this proposed event. Ul- confirmed that a restraining order was which noted successful receipt of certifi- advantage to dominate the appointment tanning salon, Opticare operated an eye distinguish between the two businesses. timately, the council said that more detail cation. care business and leased the other side of The applicants were also granted per- sought by the BOE for an unidentified process” and “politics is minimized as and study was required and that it should individual. The individual is not permit- The 2000 recipient of the Philhower much as possible.” his building. During his testimony, Mr. mission to erect one 16-square-foot be brought up at a later date. Fellowship, a grant distributed by the Miller concluded that he, as well as his sign for the front of the building. ted to step foot on school property. Judge Beglin would like to see the On the issue of the proposed suspen- The incident happened on school prop- Rotary Club of Westfield, Ms. Pollard New Jersey system extended elsewhere. employees, park on the street to preserve In other business, members of the board sion of parking meter fees during the has been teaching in the school district parking spaces for customers. He added granted 11 addition variances, two porch erty just prior to the Christmas break and Upon his retirement, he hopes to teach Christmas shopping period in downtown, another during the move into Beechwood. since 1993. at the college level and spend time with that in the seven years that he has been variances and one variance for a patio. it was suggested by the council that a She told The Leader that she used the operating his business, he has never had An appeal from Philip and Nora The Sunshine Law, a law protecting the his family. financial impact review be prepared be- privacy of teachers, did not allow for any monies from the Philhower grant to be- “I have a wonderful bench in this county, a problem with his customers finding Merola was carried over to next month’s fore further consideration is given. gin the certification process. adequate parking. meeting at the advice of Chairman Wilt. specific discussion about the teacher or the best in the state. I’m very proud of The Traffic and Public Safety Com- the incident, but it was obvious that the Now a Middle Childhood Generalist for them. They are good, hard-working, com- Mr. Kraus called Constantine Zagonis, The Merolas are seeking permission to mittee reported that a left turn signal is Grades 7 to 12, Ms. Pollard said that, as a principal operator of the tanning salon, to construct an addition that would ex- major concern of parents was the safety petent, fair-minded judges, and that has recommended for the light at Central and of their children and the continuity of teacher, her visit to the Capitol, State House made my job much easier. I also have a testify on behalf of his business. ceed the maximum allowable building South Avenues, heading in the northerly was especially rewarding. Seeing the State Mr. Zagonis stated that the tanning coverage by 1.5 percent. their education. good, capable staff to support those judges direction. According to sources that which to Seal and watching the political process in and a great family who has been willing to salon would be open daily from 9 a.m. to Mr. Wilt advised the couple to try and The council instructed Town Engineer action also made the trip worthwhile. 10 p.m. with peak times in the evenings see if they could get the lot coverage to remain anonymous, a kindergarten put up with me,” he concluded. Marsh to issue a letter to the county to teacher in her first year on the job re- and on weekends. He said that his busi- be less than 21.5 percent. According to accomplish this modification. ness would have one to two employees at Westfield Code, the maximum allow- ceived a “gift” from her boyfriend, which Parking Captain John Morgan noted contained two bullets. One bullet had her a time depending on the need. able coverage in that zone is 20 percent. to the council that downtown apartment He added that the tanning business He added that three other appeals were name on it the other had his. The BOE tenants now have a parking problem as a sought the restraining order on the young is usually busy from January until May. granted for this residence in the past. result of the new permit issuing ordi- Therefore, business does not pick up One petition enabled the homeowners man because of his unstable behavior nances. Landlords have been calling him and their concern for the safety of the again until around the month of No- to build a larger garage in 1987. Another on their tenants’ behalf. The new parking vember. He concluded that a typical appeal granted relief from a side yard students and staff The “gift” was alleg- permit issuance regulations do not per- edly given to her during school hours. tanning session lasted 10 to 20 min- setback for a deck in 1994 and a third mit renewal of past permits to about 50 or utes, and that he hoped clients that visit gave relief for a front yard setback to The couple apparently reconciled over so downtown apartment tenants. the holiday schedule break. When the the hair salon will visit the tanning build a front stoop in 1999. It was suggested that Lot 1, on Pros- salon — and vice-versa. Three other appeals have been car- teacher was moving her classroom from pect Street behind Panera Bread, with Deerfield to Beechwood, he accompa- During the Monday night meeting, ried over to the February meeting at the 114 spaces be looked at for special park- the Board of Adjustment also granted request of the applicants. nied her to her new classroom. She signed ing permits from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. to deal him in at the school office under an alias variances for Mr. Zagonis and Mr. The next board meeting will be held on with this problem. In the meantime, there Miller to erect one 30-inch by 48-inch Monday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. claiming he was her cousin. is currently no alternative for these down- When a Mountainside Police Officer town apartment dwellers. patrolling the school asked for identifi- Westfield residents Cynthia Foulke, cation, the young man was removed Allen Soloman, and John Devitt ad- from the building. Dr. Schaller fired the dressed the council regarding the public’s teacher and hired a substitute to com- rights to comment and receive replies plete the remainder of the school year. from officials during public meetings – A memo was sent home to the parents noting concerns from past meetings. of the children in the kindergarten class Mayor McDermott stated that these explaining the situation and stating that procedures were going to be revised to the teacher had been permanently re- reduce the emotion involved, where com- moved from the class. Mr. Goggi cor- ments would be written down and fol- rected the memo by saying that the teacher lowed up shortly thereafter. had only been temporarily removed as Dr. Mr. Cockren elaborated on the new Schaller only has the authority to make an procedures anticipated and said, “That’s immediate decision, not a permanent one. how I believe the mayor intends to run the According to her contract, she is en- meeting.” titled to a hearing before her contract is permanently revoked. “The situation is Kerri Moore Named being looked at very carefully and it will be handled appropriately,” board mem- To Panhellic Board ber Richard Kress said. “The status quo MOUNTAINSIDE – Kerri will remain and until the BOE takes a Moore of Mountainside, a sopho- vote, the Chief School Administrator’s decision will remain,” he continued. more at Syracuse University’s The board will be scheduling a hearing Martin J. Whitman School of for the teacher and a decision will be made Management, was recently as to whether or not she will remain on staff. named Public Relations Officer To ensure the safety of the students of the University’s Panhellic and staff at Beechwood, the BOE will be Council Executive Board. getting quotes to install security cameras Kerri is a member of Kappa through the exterior of the building. Kappa Gamma sorority. Quotes for a buzzer system for unlock- The council is a governing ing the front door are also being sought. body of 12 sororities on Syracuse The school website is now up and University’s campus. This group running and can be accessed at www. of women is elected and ap- mountainsideschools.com or pointed into leadership from these www.mountainside schools.org. sororities. The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be on January 27. THE

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, January 15, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 03-46 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] BOE Begins SP Charlie Brown’s Budget Draft By MICHELLE SCHACKMAN Improvements Get Specially Written for The Times The 2004-2005 school budget was the topic of conversation at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Zoning Bd Approval Board of Education meeting on Thursday night. By FRED ROSSI salad bar that will lower itself to Business Administrator An- Specially Written for The Times allow easier access to those in wheel- thony Del Sordi introduced the The Charlie Brown’s restaurant on chairs. first board priority item, which North Avenue in Scotch Plains will There are also plans to improve was an initial discussion about undergo its first major refurbishing the overall exterior appearance of the budget for 2004-2005. The in 30 years, with the primary im- the property, including the refur- increased rates for medical ben- provements being various alterations bished parking lot and new and bet- efits and coverage for employ- to make the facility more handi- ter lighting. ees, more funds for special edu- capped accessible. There were no objections from cation, as well as salaries for 12 The Scotch Plains Zoning Board any homeowners living across North new employees will increase the approved the plans at its meeting last Avenue from Charlie Brown’s, which budget. He said that these three Thursday, after a brief presentation is situated in a residential zone, and areas of funding are especially by Jason Kasler, a professional plan- Mr. Kasler saw no detrimental im- needed and will increase the pro- ner who said a lift will be installed on pact from the project. jected $2.7 million estimation the building to allow handicapped In other business at the Zoning for the budget. patrons to more easily enter the res- Board’s first meeting of 2004, where Other areas such as utilities taurant from a revamped parking lot James Fawcett was named Chairman and salary increases will impact that will include handicapped van- for another year and Ken Anderson the budget, but the board assured accessible parking spaces. was named Vice Chairman, the board the public it would find other He said that aisles between tables approved an application by Matthew areas to cut costs. would be wide enough to allow Sosnowski to enlarge and extend a wheelchairs to pass through. In addi- “It is not going to be an easy Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times third-floor attic in order to create a year to strike a budget,” Mr. Del FACELIFT...For the first time in 30 years, Charlie Brown’s Restaurant on North Avenue in Scotch Plains will receive tion, rest rooms will be made more master bedroom. When board mem- Sordi said, adding that enroll- several renovations, which will make the facility more handicapped accessible. The Scotch Plains Zoning Board approved easily accessible and, he added, there bers expressed some fire safety con- ment was up in the district, which the plans last Thursday. will be a handicapped-accessible cerns, Mr. Sosnowski said he would demanded more funds. expand his home’s existing alarm The board recognized that the and sprinkler system to the newly expected increase in the budget constructed bedroom. It was also would inevitably increase taxes. Judge Edward Beglin, Jr. of Westfield Retires noted that local fire officials had Although still in the initial stages expressed satisfaction with those of drafting the budget, Mr. Del plans. Sordi said Scotch Plains could Edward and Joan Biedell were expect a $325 increase in taxes After Serving Union County for Decades given approval for a setback vari- and Fanwood $240. ance to construct a 19 foot-by-13 By MICHAEL M. SHAPIRO Vastola, working there for 15 years. cluding the judges themselves. Hand in hand with the budget Specially Written for The Times foot wooden deck at the rear of their During this tenure, he served as Judge Beglin was also responsible discussion was a presentation by home at 9 Canterbury Lane. Westfield resident and Assignment Attorney for the Plainfield Board of for the functioning and administra- the Community Relations Com- Judge of Union County, the Honor- And Bruce Vuono, owner of SJV mittee that analyzed voting pat- Adjustment, as Prosecutor of the tion of the 21 municipal courts in the Plumbing, was granted a temporary able Edward Beglin, Jr., retired on Plainfield Municipal Court, as City county. terns in recent school elections. operating permit to conduct his busi- January 15. His life of public service Solicitor and Acting Corporation On the state level, he chaired the Thoroughly analyzing accumu- in the field of law is one of hard work, ness from his home at 403 Forest lated data, the presentation pro- Counsel of Plainfield, as the Bor- Judiciary Budget and Planning Com- Road. Late last summer, Mr. Vuono dedication and accomplishment. ough Attorney of Fanwood, and as mittee for 10 years, where he was vided information such as the was denied a temporary operating An Elizabeth native, Judge Beglin Attorney for the Bridgewater Town- able to achieve equality in job duties, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 began his legal career in Plainfield, permit to operate his business from ship Board of Adjustment. classification and salary for judicial that location, which includes a ga- at the law firm of Crane, Beglin and He was appointed to the Union staff positions throughout the state County District Court in 1976, be- of New Jersey. rage that faces Bartle Avenue and coming a Superior Court Judge in He also served as Chairman of the houses two trucks used in his busi- Ballfield Project Delayed December 1978. In 1983, Chief Jus- Judiciary/Surrogates Liaison Com- ness. tice Robert Wilentz appointed Judge mittee for over 20 years. However, Neighbors in September had ex- Beglin Assignment Judge of Union Judge Beglin has spent the great pressed some reservations about the County — where he has continued to majority of his time as a judge, which trucks, which Mr. Vuono said were Until Grounds Thaw Out work for the past 20 years. he calls his “first love.” parked every morning and evening Photograph Courtesy of Natalie Gregorio to load and unload supplies and ma- By FRED ROSSI council, she congratulated the mayor, As the Assignment Judge for Union As a judge, Judge Beglin has “tried Specially Written for The Times HIS LAST ASSIGNMENT…Judge terials. However, there were more calling him “one of the key state County, Judge Beglin had an active Edward Beglin, Jr., Assignment Judge to do as much as possible.” He has The end of winter — a far-off leaders in championing the cause for professional life. He served as chief of Union County, poses in his cham- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 notion in the midst of sub-freezing property tax reform.” judge, presiding over a full case cal- bers this week as he readies for retire- January temperatures — looks to be Mr. Atkins also announced that endar, as well as the chief manager of ment today, January 15, after a distin- the final obstacle to be cleared be- Township Construction Official Rob- the Union County courthouse, where guished career on the bench that fore work can begin on the ballfield CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 he supervised 500 people, not in- started in 1976. renovation at Park Middle School in Scotch Plains. At its meeting on Tuesday evening, the Scotch Plains Township Council Fanwood Council Recalls King; approved a resolution authorizing the signing of an agreement covering the final details of the project’s fi- nancing. Seeks to Improve Road Safety Scotch Plains and Fanwood will By ELIZABETH CORRELL Hate cannot drive out hate, only love closed. Borough Administrator advance some of the funding for the Specially Written for The Times can do that.” Eleanor McGovern stated that this field redevelopment to the joint board With the nation preparing to cel- In other business, the mayor and was the highest collection year to of education, which will reimburse ebrate the 75th anniversary of Dr. council welcomed new officer Phillip date, with a total of 99.56 percent. both towns at a later date. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birth next Ugone to the Fanwood Police De- The governing body passed a reso- The $825,000 project, which is week, the mayor and council of partment. Currently a Park Ranger at lution that will, from now on, cancel being funded partly by $300,000 in Fanwood passed a resolution Tues- the Round Valley Recreational Fa- property tax refunds in the amount of matching grant funds from Union day honoring the slain civil rights cility in Lebanon, Officer Ugone $10 or less. The reason given for the County, will involve the expansion leader. graduated from the Cape May County decision was that the cost in admin- of available ballfields behind Park Leading her first regular council Police Academy. He has volunteered istrative time to process such small Middle School as well as some stabi- meeting since taking office New for several years with the Essex refunds exceeded the amount re- HELPING OTHERS…Fourth graders at Evergreen Elementary School in lization of a stream that runs along Year’s Day, Mayor Colleen Mahr County Police Department. funded. Scotch Plains completed the school’s first KidsCare Project during the last week the property’s northern border. read the resolution, which “urges the A resident of Hackettstown, the In her Public Safety report, Coun- of December. Evergreen families donated new toys, clothing and personal items Councilman Frank Rossi said that residents of Fanwood to recognize officer grew up in Cranford and gradu- cil President Katherine Mitchell re- to the drive. These students packed the items into over 75 gift bags, which were the construction, which is expected the efforts” of the Nobel Peace Prize ated from Cranford High School. vealed that the Public Safety Infor- distributed to local charities for families and children in need. Pictured, left to to last seven to eight months, “will right, are: students Carlie Roessle, Jessica McGovern and Emily Nardone. winner, and to “incorporate the be- Accompanied by his parents, he took CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 begin as soon as the ground thaws,” liefs and dreams of this great man his Oath of Office, with his father adding that it’s expected that the that diversity needs to be embraced.” proudly pinning on his son’s new fields will be unusable for the entire The resolution concluded with a badge. calendar year. quote from Dr. King, in which he In her report on tax collection, Joseph Doyle Reelected Chairman In other business at the council’s stated that, “Darkness cannot drive Councilwoman Donna Dolce con- first regular meeting of the year, out darkness, only light can do that. firmed that the current fiscal cycle is Township Manager Thomas Atkins said the Public Works Department Of Scotch Plains Planning Board began its branch, limb and Christ- By FRED ROSSI north end of King Street, just south indicated it was far from certain that mas tree pickup this week, with about Specially Written for The Times of Hillside Cemetery, and construct the council will ultimately approve one-third of the task completed by At its first meeting of the year five new, single-family homes — the land vacation. the end of Tuesday. Bad weather in Monday evening, the Scotch Plains one of which will replace an existing There were no new applications December, including two snow- Planning Board re-elected Joseph house. before the board. storms, extended the fall leaf pickup Doyle as Chairman and Maria Sartor King Street presently ends in a In other business, members were program, which delayed the start of as Vice Chairwoman. small, irregular cul-de-sac at its north- named to various committees, and the pickup of larger items. Mr. Doyle is starting his eighth ern end, although township tax maps the board discussed improving the Mayor Martin Marks said he had year on the board and has served on show the street extending to the way that reports and other informa- held a “very positive meeting” with planning boards in Scotch Plains cemetery’s border. A new, more sub- tion related to pending applications Colleen Mahr, the new Mayor of and elsewhere for 30 years. stantial cul-de-sac will be created on is submitted to board members, at- Fanwood, during which he briefed There are no new members of the the southwest side of King Street to torneys and others. her on the various shared services board, although Mayor Martin Marks, serve the new lots. During last year’s hearings on the initiatives that have been imple- Councilwoman Paulette Coronato, Before the development can actu- King Street application, there were mented and “all the successes we’ve Robert LaCosta and Michael ally go forward, the township coun- complaints from board members that realized.” He said Mayor Mahr had Michalisin were all sworn in for new cil will need to act to formally vacate certain reports and studies had been assured him that she is in favor of terms. a small section of township-owned submitted at too late a date for them pursuing further ideas in this area. During its brief meeting on Mon- land. to be adequately evaluated. Councilwoman Paulette Coronato day night, the board formally me- Mayor Marks and Mrs. Coronato The board’s next meeting will be announced that Mayor Marks has morialized a resolution approving both made comments last month that held on Monday, January 26. been appointed to the New Jersey a major subdivision application on State League of Municipalities’ Leg- Elizabeth Correll for The Times King Street that was approved last PAGE INDEX islative Committee, where he will SPECIAL PLEDGE...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr administred an oath of month. Scotch Meadows LLC had Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-17 serve on the subcommittee on taxa- service to police officer Phillip Ugone during the Borough Council meeting this received the board’s approval, with Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 17-18 tion and finance. On behalf of the Monday. Mr. Ugone’s mother held The Bible, as his father looked on. a 5-2 vote, to create five lots on the Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 Page 10 Thursday, January 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Judge Beglin, Jr. Retires Westfield Board of Ed. Reports Ballfields CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 After Yrs. of Public Service ert LaCosta has been named to the Seven Percent Budget Increase League’s Legislative Committee, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 where he will work primarily with “thoroughly enjoyed” the cases he the subcommittee on land use, envi- death penalty constitutional in the By ED COONEY trict continues to see its enrollment parents whose children didn’t get has worked on as Assignment Judge, state of New Jersey. Specially Written for The Times ronment and community develop- rise. into the show.” ment. which have involved disputes over A firm believer in an independent WESTFIELD -- Business Admin- A partial ceiling replacement is Joseph Nierle, a WHS drama An ordinance was introduced to elections, hirings, firings, challenges judiciary, Judge Beglin hopes he has istrator/Board Secretary Robert to ordinances, billboards, towing needed at Edison Intermediate, where teacher, attended the meeting to ad- prohibit parking on the south side of “achieved the public impression in Berman shed more light on the school contracts, and sewer jobs, big and the county and state that the judi- repairs on the roof are still ongoing. dress the community’s concerns, say- Evergreen Avenue between Cedar district’s 2004-2005 budget during small, among others. ciary is independent and separate The ceiling replacement, as well as ing that there are more students in- and Pine Streets between 8 and 9 Judge Beglin presided over the from politics.” the Westfield Board of Education’s the two temporary classrooms, volved in the production than the 30 a.m. A public hearing on the ordi- first murder prosecution involving The judge stated that he has re- meeting on Tuesday evening. qualify for 40 percent state funding to 40 actually on stage. nance, which is aimed at making the the battered women’s syndrome de- viewed the results of political pro- The total projected budget will because they are actual school build- Mr. Nierle said that approximately morning drop-off of students at Ev- fense and had to determine whether cesses and decisions that govern- rise an estimated 7 percent, not 6 ings. 75 to 80 total students are involved in ergreen Elementary School safer, will the defense was valid, whether the ment officials make, but in New percent as was originally stated. In addition to those projects, the the production, and that “it has be- be held on Tuesday, January 27. witness was qualified to testify un- Jersey, such an effort can be done, Since Governor James McGreevey Finance Committee also suggested come sort of an honor to be on the Dominick Luciano and Edward der relevant rules of evidence, and shielded by politics, unlike in will present his State Budget Ad- that a new running track be installed stage crew.” Budzinski were sworn in as the new- how to charge the jury. He admitted places like The Bronx, where dress on Tuesday, February 24, the at WHS and repairs be conducted at Board member Richard Solomon est members of the police depart- the testimony, qualified the witness, judges are elected and political school board typically finds out its the Board of Education’s Adminis- noted, “This may be one of the first ment and the council congratulated and charged the jury. organizations are deeply involved allotment of state aid “within 24 to tration Building on Elm Street. Nei- symptoms of the enrollment prob- Andrew Machrone on having Years later, the Supreme Court in the process. 48 hours of the budget message,” ther of these two projects applies for lem.” He stressed the need for the achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in addressed the same issues and ruled In New Jersey, judges are appointed according to Berman. state funding and will cost $250,000 schools to provide “more opportuni- the Boy Scouts of America. Thirty students from Terrill Middle the same as Judge Beglin. He was by the governor and require senato- The board is operating under the and $90,000, respectively. ties for our students in fine arts and also the first judge to declare the rial advice and consent; however, by assumption that the district will not School’s “Broadway Chorus,” under The committee will begin meeting athletics.” the direction of Mary Lou Farrell, tradition, the Superior Court bench receive an increase in state aid this on a weekly basis in order to keep up The board recognized Trista Pol- is kept evenly divided between both year. performed a Christmas song for the with the heavy demands of formulat- lard, a fourth grade teacher at Tamaques council. The group has appeared in political parties. In this way, “no The budget calls for $390,000 in ing the budget. Elementary School, for achieving her SP-F BOE party can take advantage to domi- Christmas shows at The Theater at proposed new staff, including three Superintendent of Schools Dr. National Board Teacher Certification Madison Square Garden in New York CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 nate the appointment process” and general education teachers, two re- William Foley asked that “the prod- at its meeting on Tuesday. for the past several years. pass/fail margin totals of elections, “politics is minimized as much as source center teachers, and one guid- uct of each meeting be the focal Tamaques Elementary School percent of public school voters per possible.” ance counselor, all at Westfield High point for the board’s discussion” the Principal Michael Cullen said, “She polling place, and data concerning Judge Beglin would like to see the School (WHS). Presently, there are next time the full group meets. really strives to make personal con- ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ which voting locations pass or fail New Jersey system extended else- no plans to add staff at the interme- the budget. The analysis spanned the In an effort to make the budget nections with her students. Trista Scheduled at Library where. diate or elementary levels. proceedings more accessible to the always finds innovative ways to tap past six years and concluded that the Upon his retirement, he hopes to The budget also calls for $175,000 SCOTCH PLAINS – The margin between the number of people public, the board laid out a schedule of into their learning styles.” Scotch Plains Public Library has teach at the college level and spend in new computer leases. New leases which budget topics will be discussed Marissa Triscello, one of Pollard’s voting “yes” for the budget and those time with his family. announced that the Youth Stages voting “no” was becoming smaller will include 140 laptop computers at their upcoming meetings. Special Tamaques colleagues said Pollard is “I have a wonderful bench in this for WHS teachers and 78 Adminis- ensemble from Princeton will each year. county, the best in the state. I’m education and capital projects will be “determined and demands excellence present “Jack and the Beanstalk” Board members will speak at ev- trative Network Desktop Comput- discussed at the January 20 meeting, from herself. Her dedication to her on Saturday, January 24, at 10 a.m. very proud of them. They are good, ers. Replacement and additional com- ery school’s Parent-Teacher Asso- hard-working, competent, fair- followed by curriculum and personnel profession sets the standard for the in the library’s Community Room. puters will be added to the WHS, ciation meetings over the next few minded judges, and that has made on February 3, athletics and co-cur- rest of the staff.” An interactive program for chil- months in order to educate the pub- my job much easier. I also have a Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate ricular activities on February 17, and After accepting a plaque from dren in kindergarten through lic about the budget and prepare good, capable staff to support those School libraries. Further budget funds technology on February 24. Board President Arlene Gardner, Ms. grade 6, it will feature the use of voters for the election in April. judges and a great family who has will go to training the district’s staff The board must have a tentative Pollard told board members that the masks in an original take on the “Your vote counts,” said Vice Presi- been willing to put up with me,” he in the use of the computers. budget in place by March 2. most important lesson she learned classic fairy tale, aimed at en- dent Linda Nelson. concluded. The board will also consider vari- Board Vice President Anne Riegel from her experience is that “no mat- couraging children to explore The board especially wants to ous capital projects totaling approxi- voiced the Parent-Teacher ter what you teach, you have to keep language and drama. Pre-regis- reach members of the community mately $634,000. Temporary class- Organization’s concerns about eq- going over the subject matter.” tration is suggested for the free who do not have children in the rooms need to be added to both Wil- uity in athletics and co-curricular She also asked that school boards program, but not mandatory. school system but whose votes are Improvements son and Tamaques Elementary activities at the high school level. A across New Jersey become more in- In the event of inclement equally important. Townspeople may CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Schools as the Westfield school dis- number of parents have recently be- volved in the process of National weather, please call the library at not think they have much to gain by concerns raised about the possibility come upset about the small number Board Teacher Certification, citing (908) 322-5007 after 9 a.m. on passing a new budget if they do not that the business would expand, re- January 24 to confirm the pro- have children in the schools, but board of slots available for students in WHS states like North and South Carolina, sulting in additional trucks being stage productions. each of which has thousands of teach- gram will take place. The library members pointed out that there is a is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. correlation between the quality of the parked not in the garage, but on the FW Council Superintendent Foley noted that ers who have achieved that level of street, which is a residential neigh- these are “largely complaints from certification. school system and the value of prop- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 erty in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, borhood adjacent to the Scotch Plains Library. mation Booth, located at Quick Chek, which may be an incentive to support has been a great success. the school district. The new application for a one- “Sergeant Jedic has to replace the While the board is encouraging the year permit, according to Thomas information every day,” she said, WF Council Discusses Parking community to take an active role in the Hart, the attorney for Mr. Vuono, due to the number of people who school district, board member Edward addresses many of the earlier con- frequent the store to pick up pam- Saridaki pointed out that the board cerns. Mr. Vuono will no longer phlets. “will not manipulate to get the ‘yes’ ask his employees to come to the The police department has ap- Issues and Traffic Circle Issues vote,” and will treat every voter and Forest Road site and drive the trucks proached merchants, requesting their district equally. He said that the vote in to the day’s work sites. Instead, By FRANK D. ALVAREZ The governing body also examined chised with the benefits flowing to cooperation in displaying signs, pro- Specially Written for The Times school elections “is the only vote a Mr. Vuono himself will drive the vided by police, designed to increase the proposed suspension of metered event managers. The council also taxpayer has that directly affects our trucks and allow workers to take seat belt awareness among residents. WESTFIELD -- During Tuesday parking fees during next year’s Christ- wanted to make sure that the fee struc- taxes.” the trucks to their own homes at In another attempt at realizing this night’s conference session, the first of mas shopping season, traffic and pub- ture for Westfield downtown businesses Board President Lance Porter night. He also said he will not goal, police performed two spot the year for the new governing body, lic safety and a looming tenant parking at these events was fair and promoting briefly mentioned that at the next expand his business beyond having checks recently, during which motor the Westfield Town Council discussed problem created as a result of revised the interest of the town as first priority. session the board will discuss the one on-site employee working in a vehicles were stopped for inspec- a wide range of issues facing the town permit authorization procedures. WACC President Richard Fromkin, tions. The event revealed numerous this year. Mayor Gregory McDermott noted WACC Executive Director Allison possibility of changing the school small office at Forest Road. He Eight councilpersons were in atten- mascot. will have no signs advertising his violations, including expired regis- that the traffic circle at South Avenue O’Hara, and WACC board member Neil tration stickers and failure to make dance, with Councilman Lawrence and Broad Street would be undergoing Sullivan assured the council on these According to Mr. Porter, activist business and will not receive cus- Goldman out of town on business. reconstruction this year by the state matters. groups such as the NAACP, the tomers at the site. repairs. The Policeman’s Benevolent As- The council considered several reso- Department of Transportation. Mr. Gildea commented that all orga- American Jewish Organization and Two neighbors commented at last lutions from the four committees: Fi- Town Administrator James Gildea nizations planning events on South the New Jersey Board of Education week’s hearing, with one opposing sociation has decided to donate a podium to the new senior facility at nance Policy; Public Safety, Transpor- stated that bids for the contract are in Avenue by the train station should be frowned upon the use of symbols, the approval of the temporary oper- Forest Road Park. tation and Parking; Code Review & process by the state. As part of the aware of the potential for cancellation such as the Raiders’ Native Ameri- ating permit because she felt it im- Six new decorative street lamps Town Property and Public Works. project, the town must execute a juris- given the redevelopment plans and can head, that could be viewed as proper to allow a business to operate will be ordered for the Fanwood Westfield construction official Steve dictional agreement, of which the coun- potential schedule. demeaning to Native Americans. in a residential zone. Another neigh- Memorial Library, and are due to Freeman offered a presentation about cil will be presented for approval. The WNC requested June 12 as the The board wants to look at the bor backed Mr. Vuono, saying he had arrive in approximately six weeks, home demolition and redevelopment The mayor asked how long the re- date for their street fair – with a rain history of the symbol and its use in been an exemplary neighbor whose reported Councilman Michael permit procedures. construction of the circle might take, date of June 19. The council favorably the school district, and will discuss business had not been problematic. Brennan. The lamps are of the same Three citizens spoke about the rights when it would start and if traffic would granted the request. possible alternative symbols to rep- Two of the five board members design as those located in the down- and procedures for the public to pro- be blocked during that period. The DWC requested a schedule of resent the Scotch Plains-Fanwood voted against the application, with town area. vide comments to the council and to Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh noted events similar to last year. They intend Raiders. Ruby Simmons saying she still had Councilman Brennan stated that receive public responses. that the work might take 6 to 8 months to extend the Jazz Night program into The next school board meeting is some concerns about Mr. Vuono’s a feasibility study is currently be- At the end of the meeting, the coun- but the other questions couldn’t be August, which the council considered scheduled for Thursday, January 22, business and Brian Doyle express- ing conducted regarding the possi- cil went into private session to discuss answered until the contractor is se- favorably. and will include a presentation by ing his feeling that a temporary per- bility of adding an elevator at the personnel matters regarding the hiring lected, and a meeting is held with the The DWC also requested permis- Culmen, the school yearbook orga- site. of a consultant to assist with managing state. sion to stage a cycling event on the mit represents an increase in the use this year’s construction and redevelop- nization. of the property. The library will extend its appre- Mr. Gildea noted that he would con- south side of town. There was consid- ciation to all its volunteers at a party ment initiatives. tact the state to obtain an update. erable discussion by the council re- next month, concluding a yearlong Some of the topics of discussion The council was presented a review garding the details and logistics of this celebration of the facility’s 100th included the impact of the upcoming of the town code and procedures used proposed event. Ultimately, the coun- anniversary. reconstruction of the traffic circle by by the construction department regard- cil said that more detail and study was Speaking to the viewing audience the state of New Jersey at South Av- ing administrative approvals for demo- required and that it should be brought watching on TV-35, Mayor Mahr enue and Broad Street, demolitions lition of homes, and for the subsequent up at a later date. announced that a new procedure will and shoe-horning of new homes, po- construction of new homes on the site. On the issue of the proposed suspen- now be implemented at council meet- tential liability of the town with afford- Mr. Freedman explained that there sion of parking meter fees during the ings, whereby all committee reports able housing regulations in formula- was a detailed, step-by-step procedure Christmas shopping period in downtown, will be read by the councilperson tion, event schedules requested by the that involves many issues such as utili- it was suggested by the council that a who heads the group. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce ties, sewer, fire safety, pest control, financial impact review be prepared be- It was noted at the conclusion of (WACC) and the Downtown Westfield ownership details, taxes, asbestos, tree fore further consideration is given. the meeting that this new system Corporation (DWC), as well as the removal and underground fuel tanks. The Traffic and Public Safety Com- seemed to work well in expediting Westfield Neighborhood Council He noted that the town codes are mittee reported that a left turn signal is the matters at hand. (WNC). unclear on partial demolitions, in that recommended for the light at Central if a small part of the structure, such as and South Avenues, heading in the 10 percent, is left standing, then the northerly direction. demolition permit requirements may The council instructed Town Engi- not apply. He suggested that this be neer Marsh to issue a letter to the county reviewed and specified more clearly. to accomplish this modification. Councilman Sal Caruana recom- Parking Captain John Morgan noted mended that council members and the to the council that downtown apart- public visit potential demolition sites ment tenants now have a parking prob- to get a feel for the projects and “to lem as a result of the new permit issu- connect the dots.” ing ordinances. Landlords have been Fourth Ward Councilman James calling him on their tenants’ behalf. Foerst raised the question to the coun- The new parking permit issuance regu- cil for discussion regarding potential lations do not permit renewal of past financial liabilities regarding Coalition permits to about 50 or so downtown for Affordable Housing rules taking apartment tenants. effect this year for new construction. It was suggested that Lot 1, on Pros- Essentially, the town could be required pect Street behind Panera Bread, with to pay a fee of $3,500 for each new 114 spaces be looked at for special home, which would be earmarked for parking permits from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. to the affordable housing program. deal with this problem. In the mean- Mr. Foerst suggested that the town time, there is currently no alternative for might wish to consider having develop- these downtown apartment dwellers. ers provide a bond to cover the potential Westfield residents Cynthia Foulke, liability. Based on 30 or so projects, the Allen Soloman, and John Devitt ad- amount could exceed $100,000. dressed the council regarding the public’s Town Attorney Robert Cockren said rights to comment and receive replies that he would look into how the state from officials during public meetings – might be proceeding on this issue. noting concerns from past meetings. The Westfield Chamber of Com- Mayor McDermott stated that these merce presented their request for the procedures were going to be revised to approval of events slated for 2004. Two reduce the emotion involved, where street fairs were requested and the coun- comments would be written down and cil discussed the request favorably. followed up shortly thereafter. Councilman Caruana and Mayor Mr. Cockren elaborated on the new McDermott wanted to be sure that the procedures anticipated and said, “That’s financial benefits flow to the town and how I believe the mayor intends to run that the events do not become fran- the meeting.” Page 2 Thursday, January 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION McGreevey Took Action on Governor Picks James Davy as Several Bills This Week Human Services Head TRENTON — This week Gover- viduals would need to complete and TRENTON – James Davy was se- mately 18,000 employees and six nor James McGreevey took action file an Affidavit of Domestic Part- lected by Governor James divisions including Youth and Fam- on the following bills: Absolute Veto nership with their local registrar. McGreevey last Saturday as Com- ily Services, Medical Assistance and of A1913 (Steele/Bateman) to create If the domestic partners wish to missioner of the Department of Hu- Health Services, Mental Health Ser- a study commission on the death terminate the arrangement, the Su- man Services. The agency serves vices, Developmental Disabilities, penalty; Conditional Veto of A2628 perior Court would have jurisdiction more than one million of New Jersey’s Family Development, Deaf and Hard (Watson Coleman/Greenwald/ over all proceedings relating to the most vulnerable citizens. of Hearing and the Commission for Burzichelli/Cohen) to establish a termination of the partnership, in- Mr. Davy had lived in Westfield the Blind and Visually Impaired and three-year, $36 million corporation cluding the division and distribution while serving as the operations man- the Division of the Deaf and Hard of business tax credit for certain of jointly held property. ager for the McGreevey for Gover- Hearing. Brownfields remediation costs. The bill draws two chief legal nor campaign and He will also be Governor James McGreevey distinctions to reflect the differences coordinating the responsible for four signed the Domestic Partnership Act with marriage. Property acquired transition for the psychiatric hospi- into law today – making New Jersey by one partner during a domestic then newly-elected tals, six develop- one of only five states in the country partnership is treated as the prop- New Jersey gover- mental disabilities to enact such a law. According to the erty of that individual, unlike in a nor. centers and admin- press release, the legislation grants marriage where joint ownership may Mr. Davy now istering social ser- individuals, who have entered into arise by law. In addition, the status GUEST SPEAKER…Attorney Donald Vanarelli, who has a law office in lives in Pennington vices to persons on an enduring, committed relationship, of domestic partnership neither cre- Westfield, is pictured with Patricia Gossett, Director of Patient Care Services with his wife, welfare or who are for JFK Medical Center/Solaris Health System, at the recent American Stroke basic rights such as visiting a loved ates nor diminishes individual part- Association “Life After Stroke” conference. Ms. Gossett chaired the conference, Lucille, and their mentally, physi- one in the hospital or the right to ners’ rights and responsibilities to- at which Mr. Vanarelli was a featured speaker. He spoke to an audience of 130 two sons. cally and develop- make critical health care decisions ward children, unlike in a marriage stroke survivors, family members and caregivers about protecting assets and “Throughout his mentally disabled. in emergency situations. where both spouses possess legal Medicaid/Medicare issues. career, Jim Davy The Department “The time has finally come when rights and obligations with respect has consistently serves about one of we can guarantee these individuals to any children born during the demonstrated an every eight New Jer- the basic civil rights they deserve,” marriage. exceptional ability sey residents. said McGreevey. In accordance with the law, the bill State Senate Acts on Public to manage govern- Among them are Under the Domestic Partnership takes effect on the 180th day after ment with great James Davy abused and ne- Act, individuals who meet the series enactment. Bidding Contracts Process professionalism glected children; of standards — including cohabita- On January 12, the governor also and compassion, to make tough de- troubled youth and families; people tion and joint finances — would be signed legislation into law that will TRENTON – Last Thursday the der are able to submit bids for sub- cisions, and to produce results that with low incomes; and people who eligible to make critical health care make the Vaccinium Corymbosum, Senate passed legislation designed contracting work for public projects. benefit the people we serve,” Gover- are mentally ill, developmentally decisions; visit a loved one in hospi- more commonly known as the blue- to enhance competition and open- “Releasing bid lists for public con- nor McGreevey said. “The challenges disabled, blind, visually impaired, tal; file for a state income tax deduc- berry, the state’s official fruit. ness in the bidding process for local struction projects can lead to a more he will confront at the Department of deaf and hard of hearing. tion for dependents, as well as for a public contracts. fair and competitive bidding pro- Human Services are formidable, but Mr. Davy’s appointment must be State inheritance-tax exemption. The measure (A-2949), sponsored cess,” said Mr. Green (D-Union). he is well-equipped to meet them.” confirmed by the State Senate. He The legislation makes domestic Theosophical Society by Assemblymen Joseph Egan and The measure passed 35 to 1. It now Mr. Davy, 50, has been Chief of will succeed Commissioner partners of New Jersey State workers To Hold Workshop Jerry Green of Plainfield, would re- heads to the Governor, who may sign Management and Operations in the Gwendolyn L. Harris, who an- eligible to receive certain health care quire local contracting units to make it, veto it, or modify it in the form of Office of the Governor since the start nounced her resignation in Decem- and retirement benefits. Domestic WESTFIELD — The Theosophi- available the names of all parties a conditional veto. of the McGreevey Administration. ber to accept a position as Director of partners of private employees, as well cal Society, a non-denominational who have received bid documents He was responsible for the manage- the New Jersey Urban Development as partners of other public employ- spiritual group, will offer a Medita- when three or more entities have High School Journalists ment and coordination of Cabinet Project at the Edward J. Bloustein ees including such entities as coun- tion Workshop this Saturday, Janu- sought information on the same and State government operations and School of Planning and Public Policy ties, municipalities and boards of ary 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1355 project. Eligible for Scholarship was instrumental in developing the at Rutgers University. education, would be eligible if the Grandview Avenue in Westfield. “Any steps the state can take to TRENTON — New Jersey high Administration’s policy agenda. Prior to joining State government, employer chooses to provide for such Presenter Ed Abdill of the New make government more open is a school seniors who work on their “It has been a valuable and re- Mr. Davy served as Business Admin- coverage. York Theosophical Society will dis- move in the right direction,” said Mr. student newspapers are invited to warding experience to work with istrator in Woodbridge Township for The bill also requires commercial cuss techniques to create harmony Egan (D-Middlesex). “Hopefully, apply for a $5,000 college journal- Governor McGreevey and the mem- 10 years. He held similar positions in health and dental insurers to extend and to project peace and healing to this measure will bring about in- ism scholarship to be awarded by the bers of his Cabinet,” Mr. Davy said. South Brunswick, Hopewell and West eligibility for filing health insurance others. Both beginners and those creased levels of uniformity and con- New Jersey Press Foundation. “I thank the Governor for the oppor- Milford. During 2001, he was Chief contracts to the individuals covered experienced in meditation are wel- sistency in the public bidding pro- The Bernard Kilgore Memorial tunity and for his confidence in en- of Operations for the McGreevey for under the bill. come. cess.” Scholarship will honor the student trusting me to run the Department of Governor Campaign, and he later Those who wish to become do- For more information or to con- Under the bill, failure to release who is named the 2004 New Jersey Human Services. I’m looking for- was Director of the Governor’s Tran- mestic partners must be of the same firm plans to attend, please call Bar- the information would prohibit the High School Journalist of the Year by ward to the challenge and producing sition Team. sex and at least 18 years of age or bara at (973) 762-6722 (option 3). contracting unit from accepting any the Garden State Scholastic Press real, tangible results for the Depart- A past President of the New Jersey must be at least 62 years of age and Space is limited. There is a sug- bids and require a re-advertisement Association, the organization of the ment and people we serve.” Municipal Management Association, not of the same sex. Qualifying indi- gested $10 donation. for offers. state’s high school journalism teach- As Chief of Management and Op- Mr. Davy also was the Chairman of In addition, the measure would ers and school publications advisers. erations, Mr. Davy played a key role the Governmental Affairs and Public require the list of bidding contrac- Applications must be postmarked in virtually every major initiative of Policy Committee for the Interna- tors be made available in a timely by February 15 and mailed to the the McGreevey Administration. He tional City Management Association.

manner. Under current contract prac- New Jersey Press Foundation, 840 recruited the most diverse, talented He served on several committees for tices, a bid is acknowledged by re- Bear Tavern Road, Suite 305, West Cabinet in New Jersey history, re- the New Jersey State League of Mu- ceipt no later than seven days prior to Trenton, NJ 08628-1019. structured the state’s school construc- nicipalities between 1978 and 2001. the bid acceptance deadline. The application form and infor- tion program and created the School Mr. Davy earned his master’s de- Furthermore, the bill gives sub- mation have been mailed to all New Construction Corporation, directed gree in Public Administration from contractors a greater opportunity to Jersey high schools and are posted labor negotiations and coordinated the Maxwell School of Citizenship participate in public projects by im- on the Press Foundation’s web site: State government’s response to and Public Affairs at Syracuse Uni- proving their access to bidders, which www.njpa.org/foundation. heightened terrorism concerns. versity and his undergraduate degree would allow the bidding contractor The scholarship is named for Ber- As Commissioner of the Depart- at Thiel College in Pennsylvania. He to better and more accurately assess nard Kilgore, former publisher of ment of Human Services — the larg- has also taught as an Adjunct Profes- costs. Under current practice, only The Wall Street Journal and The est department in State government sor in Seton Hall University’s Masters subcontractors contacted by the bid- Princeton Packet. – Mr. Davy will oversee approxi- in Public Administration Program.

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He Assemblyman Bramnick an- said his new legislation would be nounced this legislation at a press introduced at the first voting session conference held at the intersection of of the 210th legislative session in Quimby and Elm Street in down- Trenton, which began this Tuesday. town Westfield late in the morning The proposed legislation would re- on Wednesday, January 14. quire all motor vehicles to stop for pedestrians in, or waiting to enter, NAMI Announces crosswalks. Current law only requires SOMETHING TO CHEW ON…Joan Pate of Scotch Plains and an employee at L.A. vehicles to yield to pedestrians already Course on Mental Illness Dreyfus in Edison presents the company’s $1,750 donation to the United Way of Greater in the process of crossing the street. WESTFIELD — The National Union County. Dreyfus is the world’s leading manufacturer of chewing gum base. “This new legislation would Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), Pictured, from left to right, are: Mrs. Pate and Milagros Collazo of the United Way. strengthen and clarify current pedes- Union County Chapter, invites Union trian safety laws in New Jersey,” County residents to register for its explained Assemblyman Bramnick. SAGE Seminar to Focus Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times winter Family-to-Family Education HONORING OUR TROOPS…Lieutenant Zachary Cuca of the United States “There should be no question that a Program that begins Thursday Navy accepted a medal and proclamation from Shawn Mullen from the driver must fully stop to allow any evening January 29. This is a 12- American Legion Martin Wallberg Post No. 3, and a resolution From Mayor pedestrian to safely cross the street at week, free-of-charge course that On Travel Organization Gregory McDermott for his service to the United States and service in Iraq. Lt. a designated crosswalk. It should be meets from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every SUMMIT — The first SAGE days, will focus on a variety of top- Zachary Cuca Is accompanied by his parents Gregory and Claudia Cuca. our top priority to ensure the safety Thursday. Women’s Issues seminar of 2004 will ics. They include: Anti-aging strate- of our citizens in this regard.” The course is specifically offered feature “Adventures in Lifelong gies, on March 25; the special con- Assemblyman Bramnick added, to the parents, siblings, spouses, teen- Learning: The World Is Our Class- cerns of women investors, on May Landon Named Technical Dir. “Thriving downtown areas across the age and adult children and signifi- room” on Thursday, January 22, from 20; “Memory — Make It Work for state depend on pedestrian traffic for cant others of individuals with se- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s You,” on July 22; healthy aging for their success. This legislation will en- vere and persistent mental illness. It Lutheran Church in Summit. women, on September 23, and deal- at Integrated Color Systems sure that downtown areas, such as is not appropriate for individuals who The speaker will be Paul Shultz, a ing with holiday stress, on Novem- NEW YORK – Doug Landon of as a color expert for the SWOP Proof- Westfield, Summit, Madison, Millburn, themselves suffer from one of the volunteer with Elderhostel, an educa- ber 18. Westfield has joined Integrated Color ing Certification Program. major mental illnesses. tion and travel organization for older St. John’s Lutheran Church is lo- Solutions, Inc. (ICS) as Director of “Doug Landon is a true graphics Curriculum topics will include: adults. Refreshments will be available cated at 587 Springfield Avenue. This Technical Operations, reporting to and printing professional who will Hiking Club Tells Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic at 9:30 a.m., with the presentation to series is presented free to the public; Vice President of Operations Dan help customers transition to moni- depression), clinical depression, panic begin promptly at 10 a.m. however, seating is limited. Upcoming Events disorder, obsessive-compulsive disor- This presentation is part of SAGE’s To make a reservation or to receive Caldwell. Mr. Landon is responsible tor-based contract proofing by pro- AREA — Union County Hiking for pre-sales technical operations of viding ICS customers and prospects der etc., the clinical treatment of these Women’s Issues Series, a bimonthly more information, please call Suzanne Club has scheduled activities for illnesses and how caregivers can learn series that deals with women’s chal- Lyon, Director of Special Events at the company’s SWOP (Specifications the level of support they expect from January. Web Offset Publications) proofing a technology leader,“ noted Jeffrey to cope more effectively. lenges at midlife and beyond. SAGE, at (908) 273-5550, extension On January 24, hike at Tiorati Attendees will learn about the biol- Upcoming programs, all on Thurs- no. 22. Guests are welcome. system and related technologies. Silverman, President and CEO of Circular, North Harriman State Mr. Landon joins ICS after serving ICS. “With his wealth of experience ogy of the brain, new research, medi- Park. The leader is Al Leigh, 973- cations, skills needed to successfully in technical and business capacities as a publisher, Doug brings ICS an 471-7528. Meet 9:30 a.m. at the with Time Inc. since 1985. Most inside view of customer needs, and communicate with your relative and Tiorati parking area. how to deal with critical periods. Also, recently, he was Production Director we’re pleased to have him join ICS as On January 24, walk Jockey Hol- for Real Simple magazine, respon- a key addition to the operations team advocacy, fighting stigma, problem low. The leader is Betty Mills, solving and other topics are included. sible for print operations, makeup during this important growth stage in (973) 538-4922. Meet 10 a.m. at and positioning, editorial production our company’s history.” Discussions take place in a confiden- the Visitors Center. tial setting. and Ad services. Integrated Color Solutions, Inc. is On January 25, hike the Lenape In the 1990s, Mr. Landon served at a technology leader in providing color Classes will meet at the Westfield Trail in South Mountain Reserva- YMCA, 220 Clark St., Westfield. Time Inc.’s field operations in Tor- management solutions to industries, tion. The leader is Ed Leibowitz, rance, CA. He was Regional Opera- including the graphic arts and print- Attendees must be Union County (973) 724-2542. Meet 10 a.m. residents. Instructors are: Pat Roman tions Manager responsible for maga- ing, media and entertainment and across from Millburn Railroad Sta- zine manufacturing operations in the manufacturing markets. For more and Joann Mehalick. To register or if tion. For a complete schedule call you have questions, call Pat Roman, Western US. 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Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Town of Westfield’s new Traffic Educa- school and residential zones, twenty-one sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue tion and Monitoring (T.E.A.M.) program. vehicles exceeded the speed limit by 10-15 diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 T.E.A.M. is a comprehensive program mph and five vehicles by over 15 mph. If you can guess one correctly – good that coordinates and centralizes all issues Sixty percent of the vehicles were guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 concerning Westfield traffic safety. One Westfield-registered vehicles. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at T.E.A.M. aspect that we initiated was the The owners of these speeding vehicles you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Citizen Speed Watch program. This pro- received a letter which politely reminded free time! PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. gram enables police-trained citizens to use them that “speed limits are established to All words and correct definitions Westfield radar units to record the speed of provide the greatest possible safety to all come from the board game Diction Michelle H. Le Poidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte vehicles in residential neighborhoods and individuals living along and using the Deception. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR school zones. These citizens, working in streets…in the interest of traffic safety and Answers to last week’s arcane words. pairs, record the license plate numbers of neighborhood tranquility, we share their 1. Tergiversate – To desert a cause Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo speeding vehicles. Registered vehicle concern and encourage you, and hope you 2. Sapient – Wise; knowing COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION owners of those vehicles receive a letter will encourage other drivers of your ve- 3. Terebinth – A small European tree Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly from the police department informing them hicle to exercise additional caution when of the sumac family. Turpentine tree. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS of the time, date, location and recorded traveling on neighborhood streets.” 4. Debullition – Boiling over Ben Corbin speed of their vehicles. There are currently six Westfield resi- RELICTION SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES No tickets or official warnings will be dents trained to participate in the Citizen 1. Land left uncovered by the reces- issued nor will there be any citizen/viola- Speed Watch program. However, many One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 sion of the sea tor contact. However, these letters will be more have showed a sincere interest to 2. A separation or passing through a tool for the police department to increase participate in this educational program. 3. Ignoring; neglecting motorists’ awareness of the dangers of This interest reinforces the need for the 4. Deception; sleight of hand speeding, particularly in residential and Town of Westfield to continue our efforts RECTIROSTRAL N.J.’s Domestic Partnership Bill: school zones. to control speeding via increased enforce- 1. Having the breadth of the cranium In December, three members of ment, engineering and education. greater than the length Westfield’s B.R.A.K.E.S Group tested the In the interest of traffic safety and neigh- 2. Having the back below in swim- Citizen Speed Watch program. borhood tranquility, the Citizen Speed ming, as certain insects Fairness or Cost and Litigation? B.R.A.K.E.S. is a pedestrian advocacy Watch program will be used extensively 3. Having a straight bill or beak group that educates and raises awareness this year. If you would like to participate in 4. A leaning to the right New Jersey Governor James McGreevey signed the system near collapse. Private businesses and their em- about pedestrian safety issues. The volun- this program, please contact Westfield “Domestic Partnership Act” (A3743) into law on Mon- DEAVE ployees are struggling desperately with their own uncon- teers ran radar in three locations- near an Police Officer Lisa Perrotta, who is the 1. To confuse or stun with noise day. New Jersey joins five other states that have similar trolled rising costs of health care insurance. How can elementary school, an intermediate school team leader, by calling the 24 hour 2. To understand or perceive laws. Although not described as “same sex marriage,” the these businesses and employees be expected to under- and a busy residential street. In just over T.E.A.M hotline at (908) 789-6039. I 3. To belittle or humble law provides recognized legal status options for same sex take the additional costs of more government benefit two hours these volunteers recorded al- hope you have a safe and tranquil 2004. 4. To run abandon; decamp couples and for couples over 62 years of age. roles and like obligations? BOREEN To summarize matters, the bill states that a significant We hope we’re wrong about the scope of the un-funded 1. A hard, brittle biscuit number of New Jersey residents live in families in which costs and about the further spread of litigation. We have Letters to the Editor 2. Wetland; bogs the heads of household are unmarried. Despite their an uneasy “California feeling.” 3. A soluable poison formed in the interdependence and mutual commitment, these fami- ***** putrefaction of blood and other protein lies do not have access to the protections and benefits Are Parking Tickets Taking Priority matter offered by the law to married couples; nor do they bear Of Fairness, Decency and Civility 4. A lane leading from the main road legal obligations to each other, no matter how interde- by FRED ROSSI Over Pedestrian and Child Safety? pendent their relationship. It is kind of amusing, but also a bit sad, to listen to some Letters to the Editor It says that two persons who desire to become domestic of the opponents railing against New Jersey’s just-en- On Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 4:30 of contacting my children to let them p.m., I stepped out of my parked car to know that I would be somewhere else. partners may execute and file an Affidavit of Domestic acted Domestic Partnership Act, which enables same- pick up my three children from CCD at The officer knew why we were there Boy Scout Suggest a Partnership with the local registrar if they meet all of the sex domestic partners to get health insurance, inherit- Holy Trinity School in Westfield. I had and he just kept writing the $30 tickets. requirements involving common residence, common ance and hospital-visitation rights. New Jersey is now the parked my car in the Waterson permit Was it really a parking problem or did he Skateboard Park welfare, joint responsible for basic living expenses, fifth state to formally recognize lesbian and gay relation- parking lot that was half full (or half just make it one? No one needed the space I am writing to you on behalf of the neither is in a marriage, neither is related, both are of the ships in some way, leaving 45 others yet to enter the 21st empty as I would later determine) be- at that time of the day. Was I parked skateboarders in Westfield. The town same sex or are each 62 years of age or older and not of century. cause there was no room on the street. illegally? Yes, but I was just trying to complains of skaters destroying steps of the same sex, both are at least 18 years of age, neither has While the Act applies to same-sex couples, as well as My three children would be coming out provide a safe crossing for my children. businesses and churches plus handrails been in a domestic partnership that was terminated less heterosexual couples over the age of 62, most of the of different doors very shortly, and it is a As we all know, 2003 was a terrible in the downtown. than 180 days attention has, of course, focused on the new rights very dangerous street for them to cross year for pedestrians. If only the police Westfield police bust skaters for riding alone. I walked across the street to stand on had been more interested in safety, this on sidewalks and skating by the train The bill gives the Superior Court jurisdiction over all accorded gay and lesbian couples. And this is what seems the sidewalk with the other mothers that whole situation would have never have station. I myself am a skater and have proceedings relating to the termination of a domestic to irk some of the more narrow-minded among us. The were also picking up their children. Within occurred. If only he had offered to assist had been told by police to get off my partnership, including the division of property. It pro- neo-bigots’ biggest objection to some of the new rights a matter of minutes a traffic officer was us with crossing our children in lieu of board and walk on the sidewalks — or vides that the termination of a domestic partnership may accorded to same-sex couples is that the institution of ticketing all of us in the lot! honing his ticket writing skills against that I cannot skate in most places. The be adjudged for the following causes: sexual infidelity, traditional marriage will somehow be threatened. Even after telling him that we were all otherwise law-abiding citizens, this only place you can skate is where the desertion, extreme cruelty, separation, drug addiction or Most of us undoubtedly know many couples whose standing across the street and just waiting would never have occurred. If only…. police do not appear. drunkenness and imprisonment. traditional marriage has not survived, and I have never for our children to come out so that we could Perhaps we should apply for a bigger I believe that Westfield should ac- In the case of domestic partners that are not of the same heard, personally or anecdotally, of a marriage that failed safely get them in our cars, he continued to parking lot at Holy Trinity. Perhaps a quire a skate park. If my fellow skaters sex, the partnership will terminate automatically upon because of the specter of same-sex marriage or increased give out tickets. He stated that he was just little common sense will make it unnec- and I had a skate park, not only would doing his job and that his sergeant had sent essary. So what will happen this week or there be less destruction of rails and the partners’ entry into a marriage with each other that is rights for same-sex couples. And I can’t imagine a him to this location at this time. the next? Maybe they will be out writing steps, but the people would become recognized by New Jersey healthy marriage suddenly falling apart due to some Was this really necessary? I think not. tickets to jay walking senior citizens, healthier and more fit. This would hap- The bill provides domestic partners with: protection “threat” posed by the Domestic Partnership Act or other At 4:30 p.m., we were not taking up a and we will catch a break. pen because the skate park would en- against discrimination including employment, housing similar or wider-ranging legislation. Well before the commuter space, shopper space or busi- Parking “More Friendly”? Not in courage more people to skate. and credit; visitation rights for a hospitalized partner; the drive to accord some rights to same-sex couples, the ness space. We did not go inside the Westfield and not in 2004. Skating is a good source of exercise. I right to make medical or legal decisions for an incapaci- divorce rate in America had skyrocketed. Whatever the building — there were no other spaces Patricia C. Kelly believe Westfield should acquire a skate tated partner; an additional state income tax personal reasons for this increase, same-sex couples aren’t one of available on the street and I had no way Westfield park to help the younger people of the exemption and an exemption from the New Jersey trans- them. town and the older people. fer inheritance tax on the same basis as a spouse. It’s amazing to a degree to listen to the self-appointed I am 14 years of age, and I am writing experts on how to best preserve American society in a Reader Says Arts & Entertainment this for a Boy Scout merit badge require- The bill also makes health and pension benefits avail- ment. able to dependent domestic partners, such as: for state permanent state where any individual not like them should employees eligibility for dependent coverage (Public be shunned, ignored, closeted and discriminated against. Needs Course in Civics and History Eric Courtney Employees, Police and Firemen, Judicial, Teachers, and Their arguments sound familiar to those used in earlier I scarcely know where to begin to the old Soviet Union. Regarding “hug- Westfield State Police. It may also be applied for other public times by opponents of civil rights legislation, women’s comment on Michelle Le Poidevin’s dia- ging trees,” I think an increase in the employees, including counties, municipalities and boards suffrage, repeal of miscegenation laws and the like. tribe in the January 8 The Scotch Plains- amount of arsenic, a known carcinogen, Westfield Permit of education. The added benefits would apply for em- Gay people didn’t suddenly appear in recent times. Fanwood Times. First, this is not an Arts into the atmosphere is something that at Display Notice ployers, if the employer adopts a resolution. They are just more visible today. Many of us know gay and Entertainment piece, but at best an the very least reasonable people can be- editorial. More importantly, Ms. Le lieve is a bad thing. That’s just one of Your new 2004 parking permit is Finally, the bill states that domestic partnership is a people, work with them, have them in our family, live Poidevin needs a refresher course in many examples of the administration’s enclosed. Please safeguard it as the status distinct from marriage. The bill draws two distinc- next door to them. Gay people serve in government, civics and a history lesson. disregard for the environment. new replacement cost is 20 percent of tions between each status: (1) property acquired during business and even one of the great bastions of intoler- Rather than an “overwhelming cap- I suppose Ms. Le Poidevin also sub- the face value if you should lose it. a domestic partnership is treated as the property of that ance, the church, where the Episcopal Church named a ture of the presidency,” George W. Bush scribes to the theory that global warm- The new permits are static cling individual, unlike marriage where joint ownership may gay man as bishop. There are more than 18,000 same-sex actually received 500,000 fewer votes ing is made up. Let’s not even discuss type, that means they will stick with- arise; and (2) the status of domestic partnership neither households in New Jersey, less than 1 percent of all than Vice President Gore. Regarding her how the administration has squandered out glue, and are transferable from car creates nor diminishes rights and responsibilities toward households, according to the Census Bureau. comments about civil liberties, what all of the sympathy America had around to car. The window should be cleaned children, unlike in a marriage both spouses possess legal Why are gay couples not permitted to form families makes America a great democracy is the world after September 11, or how before you apply the permit, after you rights and obligations with respect to children born and, if they choose, raise kids? Is there evidence of a that we are allowed to dissent. we have abrogated any treaty that we place the permit to the glass rub it with This does not make us “ex-Patriots.” signed that we decided we no longer the smooth shiny side of the paper the during the marriage. negative effect on children raised in that environment? Is Rather, it’s dictatorships where dissent liked. permit was mounted to. You will see A summary by the state says that there appears to be there evidence that same-sex couples are bad neighbors? is not tolerated. I’d like to paraphrase Surely Ms. Le Poidevin should ac- the air being forced out from between three areas of the bill that impact expenditures: State Poor employees? Lousy members of society? Pastor Martin Niemoller, who said that knowledge that ignoring a signed agree- the permit and the glass. Rub hard. employee health benefits would increase by about $5 There are costs involved in New Jersey’s new law and when the Nazis came for the Jews he said ment does not reflect well on either an Please be sure that your permit is million annually; The exempt from taxation is estimated the question must be addressed as to whether the benefits nothing because he wasn’t Jewish. When individual or a government. displayed and clearly visible at all to cost up to about $41 million annually and the cost of of the Domestic Partnership Act outweigh its costs. To they came for the trade unionists he said I’d suggest to The Times that these times. The attached photos illustrate the gross income tax deduction would not appear to be me, fairness, decency and civility outweigh any costs. nothing because he wasn’t a trade union- kinds of columns belong somewhere where the permit MUST be placed significant. While private businesses are not being forced to offer ist. Eventually, they came for him and besides the Arts page, if they are to be and is the only acceptable location. We think that this bill has many elements that make benefits to same-sex partners, it should be noted that there was no one left to protest! published at all. I’d suggest to Ms. Le This year: Parking without a permit Civil liberties are an essential part of Poidevin that she learn some basic con- is a $30 fine; without the permit dis- sense such as hospital visitation rights, decision power Governing magazine reports that the business commu- our democracy. They protect us from the cepts about democracy before spouting played is a $20 fine; Head in parking is on medical and legal issues and non-discrimination nity backed these new laws because it sees them as tyranny of government that is the sine qua such nonsense. a $35 fine. provisions. crucial to attracting young and skilled workers that are non of dictatorships. What she describes Your understanding and cooperation needed to compete in today’s economy. Victor Sloan Costs And Litigation? as “searches, fingerprinting and wiretap- Scotch Plains with respect to the foregoing is appreciated. The Declaration of Independence says we are all ping” are things that are more typical of Captain John Morgan However, it seems like this bill gives a whole new endowed with the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of Westfield meaning to “Divorce Court” and may create a broad new happiness. Everyone has the right to live their lives as legal mess for a state that already suffers from extreme they please and to pursue whatever their version of litigation and costs. happiness many be rather than adhering to some pre- Fanwood Borough 2004 Appointments Further, the state and other government entities keep conceived version set forth by others. Perhaps it’s finally piling on costs without the revenue or a plan to pay for The following appointments were George Germinder, Lynn Sorf, Kathleen Sommerich, Candace Waller, George time for the moral arbiters of society to stop concerning made on January 4, 2004 for the Bor- Sblendorio: Registered Nurse; Weiss: Administration and Finance them. The private sector and property owners face a tax themselves with how others live their lives. ough of Fanwood. 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A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 15, 2004 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Tuttle Parkway and North Avenue Intersection Is Dangerous This letter is intended to highlight less prepared to deal with cross-traffic. and make people aware of a very seri- It is my understanding that there have ous auto traffic problem in Westfield been a number of fairly serious acci- and request that the town take immedi- dents in this location and that the town ate steps to prevent another serious is aware of the danger. To avoid further accident. The problem is the potential accidents and possible associated li- danger for motorists traveling over the ability, I strongly urge the town to act Tuttle Parkway overpass from South immediately to install a traffic light or Avenue to North Avenue (just west of stop sign. If not, the visibility should be Lord & Taylor). improved by eliminating or moving ob- From the stop sign on Tuttle Park- structions. way, drivers’ visibility of North Av- As a side note, this may be the only enue in either direction is greatly ob- intersection along the length of North Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times structed. The poor visibility forces driv- and South Avenues where crossing is GALA HONOREES…During the Scotch Plains Mayor’s Charity Gala on ers to enter the intersection somewhat not protected by a stoplight. December 5, Mayor Martin Marks presented several awards for outstanding uncertain of the position of traffic ap- A copy of this letter is being for- volunteerism. Pictured, from left to right, are: UNICO President Pat Harrington, HONORED FOR TIME…On Monday, January 5, the Fanwood Republican proaching from either direction on North warded to the Westfield Town Council. accepting the award for his organization; Female Volunteer Award recipient Club honored Lou Jung for his successful term as Mayor and 22 years of service Avenue. Thank you and I appreciate any action Laura Swidersky, and Male Volunteer Award recipient Steve Goldberg. to the borough. Mr. Jung was presented with a handsome, inscribed clock. Another factor is that it is difficult taken to address this problem. Pictured, from left to right, are: Ted Moore, Sophie Kauchak, Lou Jung, Tom for cars approaching from either direc- Jon R. Burley Former State Senator Suliga Promises Drubulis, Joe Britt and John Gurley. tion on North Avenue to discern the Westfield intersection, and, therefore, drivers are Loyalty to Linden; Thanks Supporters Editor’s Note: Former Senator Joseph confidence and support you have given Legislature Advances Green If You Can’t Stand Dissent, Suliga, who serves as the city’s Chief me so many, many times. The outpour- Financial Officer, mailed the following ing of good wishes, prayers and emo- letter to homes in Linden. tional support I have received over the Bill on Crime Reporting You’re In The Wrong Country! * * * * * * * past several months has given me new I liked the Pen & Ink column by numbers. That speaks volumes for the For the past 26 years, I have had the insight into the good that is within people. TRENTON — Both houses of the erty owned by the authority or on properties for which the authority Michelle LePoidevin in your January case that he was a danger to America. high honor and privilege of serving you I will continue to serve you in my Legislature voted Tuesday to adopt 8th edition as a form of road rage, where While Saddam Hussein was a brutal in many capacities: a Board of Educa- position as the Chief Financial Officer of changes to legislation that would provides rental assistance. The DCA an individual behaves in a bizarre and dictator, many feel that it wasn’t worth tion member for six years, the Seventh Linden. I am deeply indebted to so many require municipal housing authori- would compile and analyze the in- hateful manner, and sometimes mistak- the loss of American lives, the stupefy- Ward Councilman for four years, a Union people and have a great deal of satisfac- ties to file annual reports on violent formation from the various authori- enly causes serious damage. ing cost to our taxpayers, and the unde- County Freeholder for a term, State As- tion from working in our municipality. crimes and drug offenses occurring ties, producing a statewide report She refers to G. W. Bush’s “over- niable loss of goodwill for the U.S. after semblyman for eight years and State Thank you again for all of your sup- that could then be reviewed by the whelming capture of the White House”. 9/11 for most people on this planet. Senator for two years. port and confidence you have shown me in their buildings and on their Yes, it was great they destroyed his grounds. state legislature. Excuse me, didn’t he lose the overall As you may be aware, I did not finish for these past 26 years. The measure also would require popular vote by over 200,000 votes in criminal regime, but if that is our aim, out my re-election campaign due to per- Joseph Suliga, Assembly Deputy Speaker Jerry 2000? Didn’t it take about a month to we’ve got about another twenty more sonal reasons. Green of Plainfield sponsored the the DCA to modify the course cur- Linden riculum for housing authority mem- determine who won in Florida and didn’t criminals running countries all over the I am writing to thank you for the legislation, and Governor McGreevey it come about by a 5 to 4 decision by the world. I’m certain Americans are not recommended the modifications. bers and executive directors to in- Supreme Court that he slipped into the ready to go down that road. “The state wants to do a better job clude training on strategies for drug presidency? Just this weekend, a Danish inspec- of tracking how public housing au- elimination and crime prevention and I wonder how she would have ex- tion team discovered and destroyed bio- thorities utilize taxpayer dollars, but control, and the use of drug elimina- pressed herself if the decision had gone logical weapons buried in Iraq after the tion funds. in favor of Al Gore, but it certainly Iran-Iraq war. These certainly were not there is a real dearth of statistics with a threat to anyone. which to make any sort of educated “Housing authorities have an obli- wasn’t an “overwhelming capture”. gation to rid their properties of drug On the subject of anti-Bush ads, I have Before Ms. LePoidevin impugns the analysis,” said Mr. Green. not seen any of those produced by patriotism or the sanity of those that The Assembly voted 72-0 and the dealers and other criminal offend- ers,” said Green. “However, the state Moveon, but she mentions Bush’s don’t follow in lock step with G. W. Senate was unanimous. The modifi- premise that Iraq harbored weapons of Bush, she ought to contemplate the cations include adding definitions should monitor these authorities to mass destruction. Just this week, the thought that if you can’t stand dissent of for the terms “violent crime” and ensure that crime fighting is a top Carnegie Institute published an exhaus- the President of the U.S., you’re in the “drug offenses” in the legislation, priority and the residents of these tive study that concluded that the Bush wrong country! and adjust the date of reporting by communities live in safe environ- Administration greatly exaggerated that Jack R. Dazzo the housing authority to September 1 ments.” potential and misled the nation as to the Westfield of each year, rather than July 1. In The Governor has until noon on threat that Saddam Hussein posed to us. January 20 to sign the bill into law. There was no hard evidence of any of To reach The Westfield Leader addition, the modifications include these weapons and that facts were fudged clarification that the legislation only and pressure was applied to push this and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood applies to the owner of a property Calendar Note agenda. Times, e-mail to [email protected]. consisting of 10 or more rental units The Union County GOP Lincoln Clearly, he was not in league with For more information, please see and receiving project-based federal Day Dinner will be Osama Bin Laden. It was reported just a Section 8 rental assistance. few days ago that our inspection teams www.goleader.com held on Thursday, for weapons have greatly reduced their Under the bill (A-3522), local hous- February 12, from ing authority directors would be re- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at quired to annually provide the state The Westwood in Department of Community Affairs Garwood. 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Indi- Memorial Library, located at 550 viduals may take a brief tour of the East Broad Street, will continue its library and view some of the be- TGIF! series this winter with a vari- hind-the-scenes places at the end ety of Friday programs for adults that of the program. are designed for fun and learning. “An Introduction to the Internet All programs will be held at 1:30 for Older Adults,” February 27: This p.m. in the Meeting Room of the lecture and demonstration will give library The series is free to Westfield participants a brief tour of the World Library cardholders and will include Wide Web, with senior citizens in light refreshments. The topics are as mind. follows: For more information, please call “Remembering the Depression,” (908) 789-4090, visit the library’s January 23: This program will recall website at www.wmlnj.org or stop the sights and sounds of the late by the library for a copy of its 1920s and early 1930s, including the quarterly newsletter. stock market crash of 1929. “A Salute to Irving Berlin,” Janu- ary 30: Participants will learn about Sliwinski Family the life of one of America’s great- est songwriters and sing along or Welcomes Victoria listen to some favorite Berlin tunes. Christine and Michael Sliwinski Tom Cinzori and Ms. Aimee Stout “Rita Dove: One of America’s of East Brunswick have announced Greatest Living Poets,” February the birth of their daughter, Victoria 6. This is one in a series of pro- Rose Sliwinski, on Wednesday, De- grams entitled “Poets in Person,” a cember 10, at 11:01 p.m. Ms. Aimee Stout joint project of the American Li- Victoria weighed 7 pounds and 13 brary Association, the National ounces and measured 21¼ inches in Endowment for the Humanities and length at birth. Dr. Gary Kaye deliv- Poetry Magazine. ered her at Overlook Hospital in To Marry Tom Cinzori “In Celebration of President’s Summit. Randy Stout of Huntersville, N.C. received her Bachelor of Science Weekend,” February 13: This pro- She joins her sister, Brianna, who and Ms. Jennifer Lee of Westfield degree from Clemson University, gram will feature an Internet tour is 20 months old. have announced the engagement of where she competed in track and of some of the nation’s Presidential The baby’s maternal grandparents Dr. Christian Ellison and Miss Laura Zavodsky their daughter, Ms. Aimee Stout of field as a heptathlete. Libraries. are Manuel and Elaine Pereira of Colorado Springs, Colo. to Tom She was awarded her Master of “Around the Stacks,” February Westfield. Cinzori of Ann Arbor, Mich. He is Business Administration degree from 20: Participants will learn about Ted and Phyllis Sliwinski of East the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cinzori Regis University and is employed as and see some of the library’s new Brunswick are her paternal grand- Miss Laura Ann Zavodsky of Dearborn Heights, Mich. a budget analyst at ITT Industries in books and services that are of spe- parents. A 1992 Westfield High School Colorado Springs. The bride-elect graduate and star athlete, Ms. Stout will compete in the 2004 Boston Marathon and the Ironman Florida Fanwood Library to Hold To Wed Dr. Christian Ellison Community Center Triathlon. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zavodsky of teaches special education students at The future bridegroom is a 1989 Leesburg, Fla. have announced the South Orange Middle School. Sets King Breakfast graduate of Divine Child Catholic Story Time Registrations engagement of their daughter, Miss Dr. Ellison, originally from WESTFIELD – The Westfield School. He received his undergradu- Laura Ann Zavodsky of Morris Succasunna, is a graduate of The Community Center Board of Direc- ate degree from Eastern Michigan FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- panied by a parent or other adult. Plains, to Dr. Christian Eric Ellison College of New Jersey and Robert tors will sponsor its “Martin Luther University and his Master of Busi- morial Library will hold registration All interested persons must attend of Westfield. He is the son of Mr. and Wood Johnson Medical School. He King, Jr. Day Pancake Breakfast” on ness Administration degree from the for its Winter Session of storytimes an orientation on Wednesday, Janu- Mrs. Richard Ellison of Succasunna. has been practicing medicine in Monday, January 19, from 8:30 to University of Colorado in Colorado for three-year-olds and four- and five- ary 21, at 11:15 a.m. Registration Originally from Woodbridge, Miss Westfield since July 2000. 10:30 a.m. It will take place at the Springs. year-olds, with crafts, through Satur- will take place at that time. Partici- Zavodsky is a graduate of Gordon The couple plans to be married in center, located at 558 West Broad Mr. Cinzori, a Certified Public day, January 17. pants are asked to sign in for the College in Wenham, Mass. She April. Street. Accountant, is employed as a senior There also will be a storytime orientation at the Children’s Infor- Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for financial analyst at ProQuest in Ann with craft for two-year-olds, accom- mation Desk upon arrival. senior citizens and children age 12 Arbor. A veteran triathlete, he will The library’s Family storytime Westfield Library to Show and under. For information and tick- compete in the 2004 Ironman Florida Ketubah Plans Dinner program will be offered on Mondays ets, please call the Westfield Com- Triathlon. at 5:15 p.m., for children of all ages, munity Center at (908) 232-4759. An August wedding is planned. At Buttonwood Manor from January 26 through February 9. Foreign Language Films COUNTY — The B’nai B’rith Youngsters age four and under must be seated with an adult. Prior registra- conclude the series. Ketubah – Married Couples Unit WESTFIELD – As Hollywood (40+) – will meet for tion is not required for this storytime. The films are intended for adult gears up for the Academy Awards at audiences and subtitles are provided. dinner at the Buttonwood Manor, Fanwood residents will be given the end of February, the Westfield priority in all registrations. All For more information, please call the Route 34, North, in Matawan on Library will present a series of Os- Sunday, January 25, at 6 p.m. storytimes will begin the week of library at (908) 789-4090 or visit the car-winning foreign language films. library’s website at www.wmlnj.org. The price of the dinner will be January 19, with the exception of The film series will begin Febru- Family storytime, and end the week each person’s equal share of the bill. ary 3 at 7 p.m. with a Spanish film set Non-members are welcome to at- of February 9. The library is located during the Spanish Civil War in the Y Announces Return tend. Interested individuals are asked at North Avenue and Tillotson Road. 1930s, and will continue each Tues- For times and additional details, to call Elaine at (908) 232-0062 by day night in February at 7 p.m. Of the ‘6 Minute Date’ please call (908) 322-4377. Friday, January 23. Free tickets are available to Westfield WESTFIELD – The Westfield Y • Free Wireless High Speed Library cardholders beginning Tues- will again offer the “6 Minute Date,” Internet Connection day, January 20, at the Circulation a program designed to provide people • Elegant Accomodations Desk on the first floor of the library, with an easy, enjoyable and fast way • Special Weekend Rate located at 550 East Broad Street. to meet people in a safe and comfort- • Efficiencies for On February 10, the 1997 Oscar- Long Term Stays able environment. • Day Meeting Packages In Our Club Room winning Best Foreign Language Film The “6 Minute Date” for people • Chez Catherine, ★★★ French Restaurant from the Czech Republic will be ages 25 to 40 will be held on Thurs- • Conveniently Located in Lovely Downtown Westfield presented. day, January 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at • Complimentary Continental Breakfast On February 17, the library will Clyne & Murphy, located at 439 • Deluxe Guest Rooms with Pillow Top Mattresses present a Spanish film that won the South Avenue in Westfield. • Minutes from Garden State Parkway Academy Award for Best Foreign The fee for the evening is $35 per • Buses & Trains to NYC Within Half A Block Language Film in 2000. person and Y membership is not re- • 14 Miles from Newark Liberty Airport On February 24, a Serbo-Croatian quired. For more information or to Reservations: 435 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ www.boylehotels.com film, which won the 2002 Oscar for register, please call the “Y” at (908) 800-688-7474 • 908-654-5600 Best Foreign Language Film, will 233-2700.

A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 15, 2004 Page 7 Westfield Historical Society ‘A Laugh A Day’ to Highlight To Learn About Aaron Burr Meeting of 12 O’Clock Club war. He became Vice-President of SCOTCH PLAINS — The 12 Club meetings are held at noon on WESTFIELD — “In Defense of O’Clock Club, a group for senior citi- the third Tuesday of each month at Aaron Burr” will be the topic of a the United States in 1800 after zens, will meet at noon on Tuesday, losing the presidential race to Tho- Willow Grove. slide lecture by Ronald Goldberger January 20, at the Willow Grove Pres- Anyone interested in attending the of the New Jersey Historical Soci- mas Jefferson by a single vote. byterian Church in Scotch Plains. January 20 meeting is asked to call ety at the Westfield Historical In 1804, his political battles with The agenda will include a luncheon, either Wilma Sinnock at (908) 889- Society’s general meeting on Fri- Alexander Hamilton led to the fa- a brief talk by the Reverend George 6661 or Sylvia Ballatt at (908) 232- day, January 23, at 7:30 p.m. It mous duel in Weehawken, where Betz, Interim Pastor of the church, and 4606 no later than Saturday, January will be held in the Community he mortally wounded Hamilton. A a program entitled “A Laugh A Day 17, so that enough food can be pre- Room of the Westfield Municipal later charge of trying to set up a Keeps The Doctor Away.” pared. Three dollars and fifty cents Building, 425 East Broad Street. separate government of the United Rosanne Toglia, Community Nurse covers the cost of the luncheon. Mr. Goldberger’s program will States was never proven. Educator for St. Barnabas Senior Health The Willow Grove Presbyterian be a discussion of the American In his program, Mr. Goldberger Care Services, will present the pro- Church is located at 1961 Raritan Road Revolution and Colonial America, will come to Burr’s defense and gram. A humorous video will accom- in Scotch Plains. All facilities are handi- with particular emphasis on the present some new reasons for pany her presentation. capped accessible. Burr’s actions during his turbulent career and life of Aaron Burr. Born LABOR OF LOVE…Members of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church recently in Newark in 1756, Burr was a career. participated in the remodeling of a building that now serves as a central office graduate of the College of New The program is free and open to for the Greater Plainfield Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Pictured, from left to ‘Snowflake Sunday’ to Offer Jersey (now Princeton), a hero and the public. Light refreshments will right, are: George Zhelesnik, Garth Seavy, Paul Gramling and John Cavicchia. a spy during the Revolutionary be served at the end of the pro- War, but personally detested gram. For further information, Activities For Youngsters George Washington. please call Bob Miller at (908) Fanwood Presbyterian Helps WESTFIELD – On Sunday, January at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. His political and personal life 233-6360 or e-mail to 18, Patricia D’Angelo of Westfield will Described as ideal for young children, had many highs and lows after the [email protected]. present “Snowflake Sunday” at the this program will be held between 2 and 4 To Build Habitat a ‘Home’ Miller-Cory House Museum, located p.m. It will feature snowflake science, storytelling and crafts for children to make, Westfield Hadassah Chapter FANWOOD — A group of volun- struction schedule was maintained Library Friends Post plus some light refreshments. The fee is teers from the Fanwood Presbyterian throughout the work on the office. $3 per child and adults will be admitted Church was among the construction Now that all chapter operations are Open House Tuesday free of charge. Recognizes Rose Bauman “crews” honored recently during the united under one roof, people can file The museum is staffed by volunteers dedication of a new office for Greater their initial requests for housing and SCOTCH PLAINS – The Friends of who serve as costumed docents. Indi- WESTFIELD — Rose Bauman, Mrs. Bauman presently is Coordi- Plainfield Habitat for Humanity, Inc. meet the volunteers who will guide the Scotch Plains Public Library will viduals may visit the museum’s gift who was recently named as Westfield nator for the Women’s Health Advo- Located at the corner of Randolph them toward home ownership in one host an Open House reception on Tues- shop, which carries a variety of Colo- Hadassah’s “Woman of the Year,” cacy Committee and the immediate Road and Park Avenue in Plainfield, central location. day, January 20, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for nial reproductions, crafts, cookbooks will be among the honorees at the past Corresponding Secretary for the the two-story building which houses It is also now possible to offer exist- prospective members. and educational materials. Northern New Jersey Region’s Myrtle Northern New Jersey Region of the new office was remodeled by con- ing homeowners ongoing support According to newly-elected Friends The museum will be open again on Wreath luncheon on Sunday, Janu- Hadassah. struction volunteers plus volunteer through workshops on home mainte- President Bob Czaja, attendees will Sunday, February 1, with a “Ground ary 25, at the Venetian in Garfield. As a member of the Westfield chap- groups from many churches and cor- nance, financial management and even have an opportunity to learn about the Hog Day and Candlemas Celebration.” An active member of Hadassah for ter, she has served as President, Vice porations over a period of approxi- landscaping. The new office addition- group’s activities and its services for For information about the museum, its the past 12 years, she became a Life President of Programming and mately two years. ally provides hospitality and fellowship the library. calendar of winter events or volunteer Member, following in the footsteps Fundraising, and as Recording Sec- Fanwood Presbyterian had fur- for all of Habitat’s volunteers – from All are welcome and refreshments opportunities, please call the museum of her late mother, Helen Shugar. retary, and has participated in the nished construction volunteers every office staff to construction workers. will be served. The library is located at office at (908) 232-1776. Annual Art Event and Godparents three weeks for the past several years For information about Habitat for 1927 Bartle Avenue. Gala. on Habitat for Humanity’s home build- Humanity’s services or volunteer op- During the past several years, Friends ing sites, as well as the office renova- portunities, please call (908) 769-5292. has provided numerous gifts and funds Prayer to Mrs. Bauman and her husband, to the library. The group also sponsors Larry, have been married for 37 years. tion project. The Blessed Virgin The church additionally made a several programs each year, such as He has a dental practice in Fanwood. Temple to Spotlight book signings, lectures and demon- PRAYER TO THE BLESSED They have co-authored over 20 text- substantial financial contribution to the work of the all-volunteer organi- strations. VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) books and have a corporate gift busi- Hebrew Calendar, Additionally, the Friends run an an- Oh most beautiful flower of Mount ness and a global wellness consult- zation. Because of efforts by groups such as these, the office remodeling Women of the Bible nual audio-visual sale and, in coopera- Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of ing company. heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son could be done without diverting WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El, tion with the Scotch Plains Junior The couple’s family includes their Women’s Club, conduct the annual of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist son, Dr. Alan Bauman, a hair trans- money or manpower from Habitat’s located at 756 East Broad Street in primary mission of building homes Westfield, has revealed the dates for spring book sale. me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the plant surgeon, daughter-in-law Karen for families in need. The Friends also supports volunteer Sea, help me show me herein, you and two grandsons, of Boca Raton, two upcoming programs. The Greater Plainfield chapter’s A discussion of the Hebrew calen- programs at the library to assist librar- are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Fla., and their daughter, Shari various committees and task force ians in their duties. Dues are $10 per Mother of God, Queen of Heaven Bauman, of Tucson, Ariz. She is dar, including the timing of the Jewish members had previously met at sev- holidays, will take place on Wednes- person and $15 per family. and Earth! I humbly beseech you currently Director of Turner Labora- eral area churches since the group’s from the bottom of my heart to Rose Bauman tories, an environmental testing labo- days, January 21 and 28 and February founding in 1989. 4, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Professor to Address succor me in this necessity. There ratory. Prior to its rehabilitation, the build- Raziel Haimi-Cohen will lead a discus- are none that can withstand your ing, which belonged to Muhlenberg sion of how the interaction of religion, Polish University Club power. Oh, show me herein you CWF to Present Workshops Hospital, had not been used for many astronomy, persecutions and politics im- CLARK — The Polish University are my mother. Oh Mary, con- years and was, effectively, abandoned. pacted the way the calendar evolved. Club of New Jersey will hold its regu- ceived without sin, pray for us who Many Plainfield churches partici- On Sunday, February 1, at 7:30 p.m., lar monthly meeting on Wednesday, have recourse to thee. Holy Mother, On Surviving Loss, Parenting pated in the construction work, along Ellen Frankel, Editor-in-Chief and Chief January 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Polish I place this cause in your hands with numerous individuals from sur- Executive Officer of the Jewish Publica- Cultural Foundation, located at 177 (3X). Holy Spirit, you who solve SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center a.m. every other week and from 7:30 rounding communities such as tion Society, will discuss how the Torah Broadway in Clark. all problems, light all roads so that for Women and Families in Scotch to 9 p.m. each week. Westfield, Scotch Plains and speaks to women. A folklorist and au- The meeting will consist of regular I can attain my goal. You who gave Plains has begun registration for a Led by parent-educators Linda Mountainside. The Faith Lutheran thor, Ms. Frankel will spotlight the sto- and/or new business, as well as a pre- me the divine gift to forgive and six-week support group for men and Christopher and Marilyn Vidovich, Church of New Providence also was ries, conflicts and dreams of the many sentation. Professor Jan Kubik, Direc- forget all evil against me and that women who are dealing with the loss this group will explore common is- involved in the effort. women in the Bible. tor of the Center for Russian, Central in all instances in my life you are of a loved one. sues that resurface at every stage of Money used for the office renova- These programs will take place at and Eastern European Studies at with me. I want in this short prayer Additionally, a support group for childhood. tion was raised separately from the the temple. For more information on Rutgers University and a professor in to thank you for the things as you parents will be offered both days and Through guided conversation and funds used for regular Habitat home either of these events, please call the Political Science Department, will confirm once again that I never evenings. Registration is also re- practical exercises, participants will building, and the group’s regular con- Carolyn Shane at (908) 232-6770. be the guest speaker. He will discuss want to be separated from you in quired for this program, which will reflect on personal styles and be- “Poland and the European Union.” eternal glory. Thank you for your be held in cooperation with the liefs about parenting. They will also The club seeks to provide deserving mercy towards me and mine. The Westfield “Y.” Both groups will start learn skills to negotiate daily inter- students of Polish ancestry with schol- person must say this prayer three on Tuesday, January 27. actions in ways that encourage arship opportunities. Guests and pro- consecutive days. After three days, “Surviving a Loss” will take place healthy development and family spective new members are welcome. the request will be granted. This on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. harmony. Individuals of Polish ethnicity who have prayer must be published after the a degree from an accredited university favor is granted. R.C. Facilitator Fran Charlesworth will The cost of each workshop is $30 are invited to join the organization. discuss stages of loss and help par- for members and $50 for non-mem- ticipants tap into their inner strengths bers. Workshops will be held at 1801 while exploring traumatic life East Second Street in Scotch Plains. changes, with the goal of finding a To register, please call (908) 322- renewed interest in life. 6007. The complete Fall program “Surviving Parenthood” will be can be viewed on the Internet at held on Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11 www.centerforwomenandfamilies.org.

Page 8 Thursday, January 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION William E. Miicke, 79, U.S. Marine; DEATH NOTICE Had Long Career With RCA Corp. – Obituaries – Stuart Awbrey, 66, Chronicle Editor; William Edward Miicke, 79, of Memorial donations may be made DEATH NOTICE Advocate For Those With Alzheimer’s Mountainside died on Tuesday, Janu- to either the St. Jude Children’s Re- ary 6, at his home. search Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Bruce C. Mey, 57, Was Army Veteran; Stuart Awbrey, a former newspa- Awbrey became a dogged advocate Born in Newark, he was a Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or to the per editor whose award-winning for Alzheimer’s patients and their Mountainside resident for 42 years. Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1034 Sa- VP at Interstate Trucking Company community journalism and shoe- families, working tirelessly to raise Prior to retiring in 1990, Mr. Miicke lem Road, Union 07083. leather civic boosterism revitalized awareness about the disease and pro- had been employed with the RCA January 15, 2004 Bruce Charles Mey of Cranford, North Jersey Express of Union. The Cranford Chronicle in the 1980s, moting the Alzheimer’s Association Corporation in Harrison and New an automotive maintenance expert During 33 years with North Jersey, died on Sunday, January 11, after a as a resource for information on treat- York City for 39 years, serving in Angeline Filiciello, 79 and United States Army veteran, died he rose from a grease-on-his-hands long struggle with Alzheimer’s Dis- ments and other care. management positions in corporate Angeline F. Filiciello, 79, of on Wednesday, January 7, at St. mechanic to the vice-president of ease. He was 66 years old. In 1999, he testified before the finance and information systems. Westfield died on Friday, January 2, Michael’s Hospital in Newark from fleet maintenance for the interstate Mr. Awbrey bought The Cranford Senate Special Committee on Ag- Earlier, he had worked in personnel at Muhlenberg Regional Medical complications following a heart at- trucking firm. Chronicle with his wife, Beverley, in ing, saying, “I can’t allow myself to at the Harrison Tube Division. Center in Plainfield. tack on December 27. Mr. Mey also undertook extensive 1978, and refocused the paper’s cov- be preoccupied with the losses of the He was awarded a degree in business Born in Scotch Plains, she resided Born in Cranford and reared in airplane flying instruction, which erage on local issues, including poli- future — my longing to grow old administration from the University of in Westfield for many years. Westfield, where he was graduated qualified him for solo flying, but he tics, crime, and the controversial re- along with my wife, sharing pre- Miami in Florida, where he played on Mrs. Filiciello was a homemaker. from high school in 1966, he was 57. never took an examination for a pilot’s development of Cranford’s down- cious moments with my daughters the Hurricanes football team. She was predeceased by her hus- He served three years with the Army license. town. As a husband-and-wife team, and grandchildren. Instead, I focus A United States Marine Corps vet- band, Domenick Filiciello, in 1989. from 1967-1969, two years of which Mr. Mey is survived by his wife, E. the Awbreys rejuvinated the nearly on the present, living each day to its eran of World War II, he served in the Surviving are a daughter, Joanne he was overseas in Germany. Lisa Hoffman of Cranford, and two century-old paper, with Beverley art- fullest. I want to urge this committee South Pacific and participated in the Gibson; two sons, William Filiciello Mr. Mey was a typical young man sisters, Pamela Lowyns and Marga- fully managing the paper’s lifeblood to do what you can, now, to fight this battle for Kwajalein, among others. and John Raymond Filiciello; a sis- who fell in love with the automobile. ret Hoeme, of Denver, Colo. advertising section and Stuart hold- deadly disease. So many of us will be He was predeceased by his par- ter, Sue DiFrancesco; two brothers, He competed as a drag race driver, Private services were under the di- ing down the editorial side. In his grateful for your efforts.” ents, William H. and Caroline Miicke. Nicholas Checchio and Mauro ran the Army motor pool during his rection of the Memorial Funeral first Chronicle editorial, in 1978, With his wife, he appeared on the Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Checchio, and eight grandchildren. military career and spent the rest of Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Mr. Awbrey wrote that he would “NBC Nightly News” and the “Phil Arlene Miicke; three sons, William Services took place on Wednes- his adult life as a mechanic with January 15, 2004 make no “instant judgments” on lo- Donahue Show.” His desire to com- Miicke, Robert Miicke and Blair day, January 7, at Fairview Cem- cal issues, but gave notice that he municate never waned, despite an Miicke; a daughter, Betsy Naulty, etery in Westfield. would be heard from increasing inability to speak clearly and six grandchildren. Arrangements were completed by Richard Sefing, 72, CPA, Navy Veteran; “gradually…and certainly not pre- or form coherent sentences. His last A memorial service was held on the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 cipitously.” interviews, documented by the pub- Friday, January 9, at the Bradley- Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Corporate Accounting Benefits Manager His careful reporting and tena- lic radio program “The Infinite Brough Funeral Home in Summit. January 15, 2004 cious editorializing – informed by a Mind,” are heart-rending portraits of Richard J. Sefing, 72, of Westfield Johnson Funeral Home in Clark. A deeply held commitment to public his courageous effort to share his died on Tuesday, January 6, at Over- Mass followed at St. Helen’s Roman look Hospital in Summit. service – led to more than 90 awards experience with others. Catholic Church in Westfield. En- over his 11 years at The Chronicle. William Olson, 56, Business Owner; Born in Hazelton, Pa., he resided tombment took place at St. Gertrude Among the paper’s most presti- in Philadelphia prior to moving to Cemetery in Colonia. Westfield 40 years ago. gious awards was the 1980 New Jer- Securities and Mortgage Broker Memorial contributions may be sey Press Association’s Enterprise Mr. Sefing, a Certified Public Ac- made to Helping Hands and Hearts, Award for a series on a tenure scan- William G. Olson, 56, of He was predeceased by his father, countant, had worked for 29 years in care of St. Helen’s Roman Catho- Mountainside died on Friday, Janu- John H. Olson, in 1994, and his sis- for the Amerada Hess Corporation in dal in the Cranford school system, lic Church, 1600 Rahway Avenue, and the superintendent’s use of pri- ary 9, at Overlook Hospital in Sum- ter, Carolyn Castaldo, in 1993. Woodbridge, retiring in 1992 as Westfield 07090. mit. Surviving are two sons, Chris Olson manager of corporate accounting January 15, 2004 vate investigators to spy on faculty Born in Indianapolis, Ind., he had of Colorado and Daniel Olson of benefits. members. The series also brought a lived in Olney, Md. before moving to New York; two daughters, Andrea He was a graduate of Drexel Uni- DEATH NOTICE financially crippling (and ultimately Mountainside 10 years ago. Olson and Ashley Olson, both of versity in Philadelphia, which Louise De Stefanis, 84 unsuccessful) lawsuit from the su- A financial advisor, securities bro- New York; his mother, Juanita Koch awarded him a bachelor’s degree in perintendent, but sealed Mr. Awbrey’s ker and mortgage broker, Mr. Olson Olson of Mountainside; two broth- business. Louise J. De Stefanis, 84, of reputation as a fair and thoughtful was the owner of Outlook Unlimited ers, David Olson of Wolfeboro, N.H. He served in the United States Westfield died on Wednesday, Janu- public advocate. in Mountainside. and Robert Olson of Rockville, Md., Navy during peacetime. ary 7, at Overlook Hospital in Sum- In his 1997 memoir, “Chronicles of He graduated from Scotch Plains- and a grandson. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, mit. a Community Journalist,” Mr. Awbrey Fanwood High School in 1965 and Funeral services were held on Grace Paserp Sefing; a daughter, Lori Born in Cranford, she had lived recalled some of the heat his writing attended Indiana University in Monday, January 12, at the First Miller of Phillipsburg; a brother, Elias there before moving to Westfield 46 generated, and wrote that although he Bloomington, Ind. United Methodist Church in Sefing of Pennsylvania, and two years ago. had been occasionally plagued by He served in the United States Westfield. Interment followed at granddaughters. Mrs. De Stefanis had worked as a doubts, he remained committed to the Marine Corps Reserves from 1967 to Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. The funeral was held on Saturday, saleswoman at Argand’s children’s ideals of public advocacy. 1973. Arrangements were by the Memo- January 10, from the Walter J. clothing store in Clark and in the “In all my years, I’ve gained much Mr. Olson was a member of the rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- children’s department of Lord & more than I’ve lost by speaking up,” First United Methodist Church in enue in Fanwood. Taylor in Westfield for 15 years, he wrote. “And the town and its Westfield. January 15, 2004 John V. Bataille, 76 retiring in 1988. newspaper usually gained, too.” Stuart Awbrey John V. Bataille, 76, of She was the wife of the late Ed- Mr. Awbrey carried his zeal for Mountainside died on Thursday, ward De Stefanis. news to areas beyond politics, writ- John Gotberg, 82, Telephone Engineer; January 8, at Overlook Hospital in Mrs. De Stefanis was the devoted ing absorbing articles about subjects His diagnosis also sparked a rich Summit. mother of Patricia Cilo and her hus- as diverse as the history of short-line period of research and writing, in- Active With Trinity Reformed Church Born in Newark, he was a Spring- band, David, and of John E. De railroads in New Jersey, local crimes cluding his memoir and a detailed John H. Gotberg, 82, of Fanwood there for many years, and volun- field resident for most of his life. He Stefanis; cherished grandmother of and accidents, nudist bicyclists, UFO personal journal about his battle died on Wednesday, January 7, at teered with the FISH program at moved to Mountainside in 1969. Stephanie Faragi and her husband, sightings, high school sports, local against a disease he called “the silent Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- the church. He also worked with Between 1982 and 1992, Mr. Dean; dear sister of Rose Ostrowsky, military veterans, and tornadoes. bullet.” In the journal, he chronicled ter in Plainfield. Boy Scout Troop No. 37 of Scotch Bataille had been employed in the Maggie Simone, Margaret Gonnella, His enthusiasm for news was rooted the slow slipping away of his mental Born in Chicago, Ill., he had lived Plains-Fanwood. mail department of the New Jersey Helen Ross, Paul Di Lorenzo and his in a passion for Henry David faculties and his efforts to block the in North Plainfield before moving to Surviving are his wife, Doris Institute of Technology in Newark. wife, Bessie, and the late Warren Di Thoreau’s philosophy of constant progress of the disease through vari- Fanwood 49 years ago. “Betty” Gotberg; two sons, John H. Prior to that, he had been an insur- Lorenzo and Jean Sawyer. She was action. “I always wanted to capture a ous experimental medications. Mr. Gotberg had been employed Gotberg, Jr. of Wayne and Richard ance rater for Ward & Co. in Spring- also the dear aunt of many nieces and bank robber,” Mr. Awbrey wrote in Reading, writing, tennis and travel, as a telephone engineer with New A. Gotberg of Hazlet; a daughter, field for many years. nephews. his memoir of his love of anticipat- including a camel safari into the Jersey Bell for 33 years prior to Barbara G. Hildebrant of Oldwick, He served as a Corporal in the The funeral was conducted on ing the unexpected and the thrill of a Moroccan desert, were also staples retiring in 1985. Earlier, he had and a sister, Jean G. Rex of Sylvania, United States Army during peace- Monday, January 12, from the Dooley sudden scoop. in his self-prescribed treatment regi- worked for the Federal Shipbuilding Ohio. time. Funeral Home, 556 Westfield Av- As a college student, Mr. Awbrey men. Company in Kearny and the De Laval A memorial service will be held at Mr. Bataille was Treasurer of the enue in Westfield. A Mass followed described journalism as “a chance to The eldest of three children, Mr. Company in New York. 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, at Mountainside Senior Citizens. at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic balance reason and passion, thought Awbrey left his family home in Kan- He was a graduate of North the Trinity Reformed Church. There Surviving are his wife, Louisa Price Church in Westfield. Interment was and action, materialism and spiritual sas early, serving as a Congressional Plainfield High School and received will be no visitation. Bataille; four brothers, Edwin J. at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. attainment.” page at the age of 17. But while he his bachelor’s degree in business In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Bataille, Robert Bataille, Richard E. January 15, 2004 Owning a newspaper was a long- left his Midwestern childhood be- administration from Rutgers Univer- tions may be made to the Trinity Bataille and Thomas Bataille, and time dream for the Kansas-born Mr. hind him, his commitment to family Bettie Zimmerman Awbrey, who began his journalism remained strong; he was particularly sity. Reformed Church Endowment Fund, three sisters, Alice Hajgetter, Marilyn Bettie Zimmerman of Basking Parette and Nancy L. DeFrance. career on the sports and copy desks interested in his family’s Scottish Mr. Gotberg was a veteran of World in care of Trinity Reformed Church, Ridge died on Tuesday, January 13, War II, having served as a Staff Ser- 401 Greenbrook Road, North The funeral was held on Monday, of The Parsons (Kansas) Sun. He roots and made several trips to Scot- at the Bridgeway Care Center in later attended Columbia University’s land, New England and the geant with the 559th Bomb Squad- Plainfield 07063. January 12, at the Bradley, Smith & Bridgewater. Smith Funeral Home in Springfield. school of journalism and worked on Shenandoah Valley to document his ron of the United States Army. Arrangements are by the Memo- Born in Springfield, Mass. to Chan A member of the Trinity Re- rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- A Mass followed at St. James Roman the metro desk of the Chicago Daily ancestry. His own family, including and Mary Depew, she had lived in News. the standard schnauzer, served as a formed Church in North Plainfield, enue in Fanwood. Catholic Church in Springfield. In- Edmonton, Canada, Manchester, January 15, 2004 terment took place at Fairview Cem- As an Army reservist, Mr. Awbrey frequent foil in some of his light- he served as an Elder and Deacon N.H. and Westfield before coming to etery in Westfield. developed his editorial style with a hearted editorials. Scotch Plains in 1961. She moved to series of iconoclastic dispatches Prior to his purchase of The Memorial donations may be made the Sunrise Senior Living in Basking to the American Cancer Society, 669 from military bases during a period Chronicle, Mr. Awbrey was involved Ridge in March of 2003. of Cold War tension in 1961. The in the Children’s Television Work- Littleton Road, Parsippany 07054- Mrs. Zimmerman was a longtime 4836. stories won him a following among shop (“Sesame Street” and “The Elec- January 15, 2004 member of the New Jersey Jazz So- Kansas newspaper readers, but a tric Company”) in New York City, as ciety. reproach from his commanding of- a vice president and account execu- Miriam D. Ruopp, 86 She was predeceased by her hus- ficer. tive of Carl Byoir and Associates, the Miriam D. Ruopp, 86, died on band, George F. Zimmerman, in Mr. Awbrey remained active in public relations firm. Wednesday, January 7, at Overlook 1983. He had been a Captain in the Union County journalism after sell- Before that he edited the Peace Hospital in Summit. United States Army Air Corps. ing The Chronicle in 1989. He joined Corps Volunteer Magazine, a world- Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived Surviving are a son, Mark Forbes Newspapers as the founding wide publication that took him around in Westfield for the last 50 years. Zimmerman; a daughter, Karen Hunt, editor of The Westfield Record and the globe, and was a spokesman for Surviving are her husband of 58 and two grandchildren. editor of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood the agency during the Johnson Ad- years, Howard J. Ruopp; a son, Private funeral services were un- Press. ministration. Howard J. Ruopp of Westfield, and a der the direction of the Memorial As an editor, Mr. Awbrey trained a He was also special assistant to daughter, Michele M. Ruopp of Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in cohort of young reporters in his news- U.S. Representative Sidney Yates of Plainfield. Fanwood. rooms, exhorting them to dig deeply Illinois in Washington. Subsequently, Private graveside funeral services Memorial contributions may be into their stories, but always be ready he was Senior Public Affairs Repre- will be held under the direction of made to the Alzheimer’s Association to “go with what you’ve got.” sentative of IBM Corporation, where the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East of Northern New Jersey, 400 Morris He capped his career as editor of he was a speechwriter for IBM Presi- Broad Street in Westfield. Avenue, Suite 251, Denville 07834. The New Jersey Lawyer, the news- dent Frank Cary. January 15, 2004 January 15, 2004 paper of the New Jersey State Bar Mr. Awbrey was born October 13, Association. Throughout his career, 1937, in Kansas City, Mo. He gradu- Mr. Awbrey was active in the New ated from Parsons High School in Jersey State Press Association, serv- 1955, and received a Bachelor of ing as a director for eight years and Arts degree from the College of holding several committee positions. Wooster in Ohio. He was a varsity After being diagnosed with letterman at Wooster and was a mem- Alzheimer’s Disease in 1994, Mr. ber of the “W” Association. He re- ceived a master’s degree in journal- ism from Columbia in 1960, and was a Rotary Fellow for International Understanding at the University of Ghana in West Africa. He later be- came a member of the Cranford Ro- tary Club. Mr. Awbrey was a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and of the National Newspaper As- sociation and the International Soci- ety of Weekly Newspaper Editors. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Kimberley, of New Ha- ven, Conn., and Lee, of Montpelier, Vt.; two granddaughters, Isabel and Catherine, both of New Haven; his mother, Mrs. Nancy Swenarton, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother, John, of Colorado Springs, and a sister, Nancy, of Pasadena, Calif. A memorial service will be held • Saturday, January 24, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Church in Summit. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Greater New Jersey chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. January 15, 2004 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 15, 2004 Page 9 Woman’s Club of Westfield Concepts & Thought Tells Gray Foundation Grants WESTFIELD – The Woman’s tion. A WHS Club of Westfield recently reported graduate, Meghan Debbie Close St. Paul’s Day School in WF that Gray Family is a sophomore at Foundation President Mary Washington Basic Skills Teacher, Marie Gray has College in Evergreen Elementary School, Scotch Plains To Host Open House on Jan 20 awarded three schol- Fredericksburg, WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Day Other class offerings include mu- arships, totaling Va. By MICHELLE Le POIDEVIN educators “do all they can to pro- School, located at 414 East Broad sic and movement, as well as Spanish $6,500, through the She is major- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times vide a wonderful education for the Street in Westfield, will sponsor an and computers. Recreation activities generosity of the ing in liberal arts, Age: 39 children.” Open House for new families for the are provided, weather permitting, at foundation. with an interest Meghan Hein Hometown: Born in Harrisburg, All of the schools, she noted, nursery school on Tuesday, January the school’s outdoor playground. An Rui Lu, the daugh- Pa., Mrs. Close was raised just out- possess a “strong amount of paren- 20, at 9:30 a.m., while the school’s indoor facility is also available for Rui Lu ter of Mr. and Mrs. in religious studies. side of Bethlehem, tal support, as well Kindergarten program will be dis- recreation. Arts and crafts are also Shuming Lu, has re- Bree Sherry, the Pa. She has lived in as opportunities for cussed on Thursday, January 22, at included in the daily activities. ceived a $2,500 grant. A graduate of daughter of Mr. and Scotch Plains since enrichment.” 9:30 a.m. Registration for new families for Westfield High School (WHS), Rui is Mrs. Thomas 1990. “There’s always On both days, parents will have Kindergarten will be held on Friday, a sophomore attending Johns Hopkins Sherry, received a Education: At something going on the opportunity to view the facility, January 30, while registration for the University in Baltimore, Md. $2,000 scholarship. Kutztown Univer- for the kids.” learn about different programs and Nursery School is scheduled on She is majoring in economics, with A sophomore at sity in Kutztown, For example, stu- meet the director and staff. Monday through Wednesday, March a minor in mathematics. Rui is also a Elon University in Pa., she earned a dents at School One The curriculum at St. Paul’s Day 1 to 3. Registration forms will be member of the National Society of Bree Sherry North Carolina, Bachelor of Science Elementary attend School includes academic and cre- available during the open house Collegiate Scholars. Bree is also a gradu- degree in Elemen- enrichment classes ative activities. The Kindergarten is events. Meghan Hein, the daughter of Mr. ate of WHS. tary Education. on different topics a full-day program. Classrooms are For more information, please call and Mrs. Alpert Hein, was granted a A theater and English major, she is Previous Experi- of interest after well equipped and there is a low (908) 233-5417. $2,000 scholarship from the founda- also a Dean’s List student. ence: Mrs. Close has school, which are student-teacher ratio. been employed by managed and orga- The reading program uses a phon- College Club Scholarship Scotch Plains- nized by parents. ics-based method to teach letter Holy Trinity School Reports Fanwood Public Favorite Topic to sounds and letter combination Applications Available Schools for three Teach: Oddly Debbie Close sounds. The school’s mathematics FANWOOD – Special appli- years, where she is a enough, Mrs. Close program uses a manipulative, hands- Catholic Schools Week Plans cation forms for Fanwood-Scotch Basic Skills teacher instructing was very uncomfortable with the on approach to learning and the “Sci- WESTFIELD — Holy Trinity Mountainside at 9:30 a.m. and at Plains College Club scholarships mathematics for grades 2, 3 and 4, subject of mathematics as a child. entific Method” is implemented to Interparochial School will celebrate Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church for academic year 2004-2005 are and reading/language arts for stu- She admitted that she lacked the teach science. Catholic Schools Week with activi- at 12 p.m. available at the Scotch Plains- dents in grades 3 and 4. Previously, confidence needed to tackle the of- ties at the Westfield campus for grades An open house will follow the Fanwood High School Counsel- she worked in Cranford public ten-troublesome topic. This, she SPFHS Alumni Assoc. 1 through 8. Programs are also slated noon Mass at Holy Trinity School in ing Office. schools for six years, teaching kin- noted, puts her in the unique posi- at the Mountainside campus for kin- Westfield, which is located at 336 Applicants must be young dergarten and sixth grade. Before tion of understanding and relating To Meet on Jan. 20 dergarten and the three- and four- First Street. Principal Dorothy Szot women in their senior year of high that, Summit Public Schools em- to children in the same situation. year old groups. will welcome current and future par- school, who are current residents ployed her as a teacher’s aide. After She loves to take something ab- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Banners representing “A Faith ents and begin the registration pro- of Fanwood or Scotch Plains, or bearing her second child, Anna, Mrs. stract like mathematics and turn it Filled Future” will be hung during cess for the 2004-2005 academic year. female undergraduates presently Close worked at Wesley Hall Nurs- into something concrete by using School Alumni Association will welcome SPFHS Music Director the Masses to celebrate the start of Parents will be able to tour the facil- in college seeking a bachelor of ery School, which is located at First different materials and Catholic Schools Week beginning ity in Westfield, while meeting teach- arts degree, who were residents of United Methodist Church in manipulatives so that the subject is Vincent Turturiello as guest speaker to its next meeting on on Sunday, January 25. These Masses ers from both campuses. either community when they Westfield. not quite so nerve-wracking. will be held at St. Helen’s Roman Pre-school and kindergarten chil- graduated from high school. I Knew I Reached My Students The Future of Education in Tuesday, January 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 101. Catholic Church in Westfield at 9:15 dren may attend an open house at the Awards totaling $16,500 were When: As a Basic Skills teacher, America: Mrs. Close is thrilled with a.m.; Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Mountainside Campus, located at 300 made in the year 2003 based on Mrs. Close provides students strug- the measures implemented by basic Central Avenue, on Friday, January financial need, academic achieve- gling with mathematics and language skills programs and curricula, and 23, beginning at 9:15 a.m. The direc- ment and character. The applica- arts with the “extra nudge” or assis- hopes these measures continue. As Two Open Houses Scheduled tor of that facility, Leslie Lewis, will tion must be accompanied by a tance needed for keeping up in the for the state of education, she be- be available to answer questions and reference from a teacher/profes- classroom. Often, the children need lieves it is heading in a positive help with the tours. sor or counselor, as well as tran- scholastic and personal reinforce- direction. By Wardlaw-Hartridge School Classroom visitation in Westfield scripts of grades from high school ment to grasp the subject matter, “Expectations are always getting will be held on Tuesday, January 27, or if applicable, college. which is where Mrs. Close comes in. greater for children, and not in a bad EDISON – The parents of pre- tive learners, we expect the spots to school children through first grade fill up quickly,” she stated. from 9 to 11 a.m. and at the Applications must be post- During her first year in Scotch way,” she told The Westfield Leader Mountainside campus on Wednes- marked no later than Monday, Plains-Fanwood, Mrs. Close helped and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood are invited to attend an Open House at Regina Bassoul-Restivo, Head of The Wardlaw-Hartridge School on the Lower School in Edison, said day, January 28, from 9:15 to 11:15 March 1, and addressed to Marie a girl who was having difficulty Times. Students are challenged to a.m. and 12 to 1 p.m., and on Thurs- Walford, Scholarship Chair- with reading, but especially with think more and apply their knowl- Thursday, January 15, at 7 p.m., which that she was delighted with the deci- will introduce the new PreK3 pro- sion of the independent school’s day, January 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. woman, 24 Fieldcrest Drive, math concepts. At the end of the edge, she noted. In speaking with Parents are welcome to visit each Scotch Plains, 07076. year, when the student was assigned other teachers, they notice that, year gram and explain the early learning board to move in the direction of philosophy espoused by the teachers. including the younger children. child’s class during teacher instruc- Since total application materi- an essay, requiring her to write about to year, the benefits continue. tion for a 10-minute period. als may require additional post- her hero, she chose Mrs. Close as My Goal As An Educator: In the A second Open House, which is “Three year olds are developmen- scheduled for Saturday, January 24, tally ready for group activity that is Other highlights of the week in- age, entrants should have the her personal champion because the future, Mrs. Close hopes to obtain a clude Teacher Appreciation Mon- packaged weighed at the post teacher armed her with the knowl- masters degree and, possibly add 30 at 9 a.m., is for PreK3 and all grades learning-based,” she explained. “We through 12. Tours of the college- will be incorporating the whole cur- day. Students will give flowers and office to ensure delivery. Hand- edge, and newly-found interest in credits to her résumé. As an educa- notes to the teachers, while sharing delivered applications will not be math – a topic she once found so tor, she hopes to keep trying new preparatory facility will be avail- riculum with all of the segments we able. call ‘specials’ which include art, an early morning breakfast with all accepted. daunting and unconquerable. approaches with children to improve of the teachers. The students will What I Love About the School their learning experience. The PreK3 program, known as music, science/technology, gym, li- “Smart Start,” will only house a total brary and Spanish.” also be treated to an ice cream social District: As a parent of two children “I would like to keep learning and during the week. PUBLIC NOTICE attending schools in the district, moving forward,” she said of her of 16 students. Admission screening for program Whitney Hagan, Associate Direc- readiness is underway. Interested Sixth grade teacher Patricia Green TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Mrs. Close expressed that she has personal goals. has organized a student retreat day ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT always had a positive experience Home Life: Mrs. Close and her tor of Admission for the PreK through parties should call (908) 754-1882, 2004 REGULAR MEETINGS grade 12 school, announced that there extension no. 156 to speak with As- for Thursday. “Dress Down Friday”, with the teachers. Calling them husband, Stephen, have three chil- In compliance with the Open Public Meet- will be full-day, half-day and full sociate Director Hagan as soon as which will include an afternoon of “committed, professional, very car- dren: Jackie, 10, Anna, 7, and 14- roller-skating at United Skates, ings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, regular ing individuals,” she noted that the month-old Will. week and partial week schedules possible. meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment available. The Wardlaw-Hartridge School is Woodbridge, will highlight the week of the Township of Scotch Plains , Union “Because this is not a babysitting located at 1295 Inman Avenue in for the youngsters. The parents and County, New Jersey, will be held in Council Home School Association will pro- Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, service, but a full curriculum that Edison. Directions to the school are 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- will include key experiences for ac- available at www.whschool.org. vide a special lunch on Friday for the sey, at 7:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays WF Education Association teachers and staff. in 2004: www.goleader.com For more information regarding JANUARY 8, 2004 the Mountainside campus, please call [Reorganizational at 7:00 p.m.] To Award Two Scholarships Legal Advertising (908) 233-1899. For more informa- FEBRUARY 5, 2004 tion on the Westfield campus, please MARCH 4, 2004 WESTFIELD – The Westfield scholarships is Friday, February 20. Penn State University MORE IN BACK SECTION APRIL 1, 2004 Education Association (WEA) will Applications will be evaluated on a call (908) 233-0484. MAY 6, 2004 Places Pearl Shaykevich JUNE 3, 2004 award two $1,000 scholarships to variety of criteria, including grades, PUBLIC NOTICE JULY 8, 2004 high school graduates. WEA Presi- SAT scores, involvement in school- On Fall Dean’s Roster PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 dent Michael Seiler will present the based activities, and community ser- WESTFIELD — Pearl Shaykevich RECREATION COMMISSION TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS OCTOBER 7, 2004 grants during Awards Night at vices. of Westfield has been named to the PLANNING BOARD NOVEMBER 4, 2004 In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D DECEMBER 2, 2004 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the Westfield High School (WHS). Applicants will also have the op- Dean’s List for the fall 2003 semes- (Open Public Meeting Act), the Westfield JANUARY 6, 2005 Planning Board meeting of the Township of The WEA Scholarship Committee portunity to express their personal ter at the Pennsylvania State Univer- Recreation Commission wishes to advise [Reorganizational at 7:00 p.m.] the public that it will hold its regular meetings Scotch Plains held on January 12, 2004, the and the Executive Council will se- opinions regarding educational sity in University Park, Pa. Board adopted the preliminary and final All interested parties may be present and lect a member of the WHS Class of policy and practices in modern soci- for 2004 in the Recreation Conference Room A senior in the College of Educa- of the Municipal Building 425 East Broad major subdivision application for Ernest be heard. In accordance with the Ameri- 2004 for this year’s $1,000 award. ety. Six finalists will be invited to a tion, Pearl is majoring in secondary Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m., Fantini, t/a Scotch Meadows, LLC, King cans with Disabilities Act, any person that The Barry Judd Memorial Schol- personal interview before the final education with an option in social on the following dates: Street, Block 16401, Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and might require special needs should be in Block 16402, Lot 1.01 for the re-configura- touch with the Board Office during normal arship will be granted to a WEA selection. studies and has a minor in history. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 tion of five lots into five lots with conditions. business hours so that their needs may be member’s child, who plans to con- Funds for these scholarships are She will be student teaching at MONDAY, MARCH 1 The files pertaining to these applications addressed (visually or hearing-impaired, tinue his/her education at an accred- raised by donations of the WEA mem- Klinger Middle School in MONDAY, APRIL 5 are in the Office of the Planning Board and wheelchair-bound, etc.) ited institution of higher learning. bers. Diana Collins is Chairperson of Southampton, Pa for the 2004 spring MONDAY, MAY 3 available for inspection during business Linda M. Lies MONDAY, JUNE 7 hours. Secretary to the Both scholarship applications are both the WEA and Barry Judd Me- semester. MONDAY, JULY 12 Barbara Horev Zoning Board of Adjustment available at the WHS Guidance Of- morial scholarships. Members in- The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (Memorial Pool Complex) Secretary to the Planning Board Township of Scotch Plains fice and at WEA members’ respec- clude Dr. James Moriarty, Carol Michael Shaykevich, she is a gradu- NO REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $16.83 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $34.17 tive schools throughout the district. Stivitski, Janice Sheridan and Mat- SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST ate of Westfield High School. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 The application deadline for both thew Block. MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 PUBLIC NOTICE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 PUBLIC NOTICE MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $21.93 TOWN OF WESTFIELD FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY This is to certify that the within resolution PLANNING BOARD THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD is a true and exact copy of the resolution PUBLIC NOTICE adopted on January 6, 2004 by the Town Notice is hereby given that the Westfield RESOLUTION 04-01-05 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Council of the Town of Westfield. Planning Board at its meeting on Thursday, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT January 8, 2004 memorialized the following CONTRACTOR: Dennis Estis, Esq.; Bernard A Heeney Board action of Monday, December 1, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith, Ravin, Davis Town Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the 2003: and Himmel; P.O. Box 5600; Woodbridge, RESOLUTION meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment New Jersey 07095 Public Works Committee of the Township of Scotch Plains held on 02-25(V) BRUCE & EDNA ASHFORTH, NATURE OF SERVICE: Legal Repre- January 6, 2004 January 8, 2004, the following Resolution of 1249 PROSPECT STREET, sentation WHEREAS, NJSA 58:11-64 et. seq. re- the Board was adopted: BLOCK 101, LOT 51, SEEKING DURATION: Period ending December quires that public sewer collection systems RESOLUTION MINOR SUBDIVISION AP- 31, 2004 or until his successor is appointed are required to have licensed sewer opera- WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Adjust- PROVAL WITH VARIANCES. AMOUNT: $120.00/hour; Not to exceed tors; and ment of the Township of Scotch Plains will APPLICANT SEEKING TO $30,000.00 in the 2004 Municipal Budget WHEREAS, an operator with a C-3 li- require the services of an attorney during CREATE TWO SINGLE FAM- A Copy of the Resolution and Contract cense is required for the Town of Westfield’s 2004; and ILY BUILDING LOTS FROM AN relating to the services are on file and avail- public sewer collection system, and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts EXISTING SINGLE LOT. – able for public inspection in the office of the WHEREAS, Hatch Mott McDonald sub- Law (NJSA 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that Denied. Borough Clerk. mitted a proposal dated January 5, 2004 to the Resolution authorizing the award of a Kenneth B. Marsh Eleanor McGovern provide such services, and contract for professional services without Secretary Borough Clerk WHEREAS, Hatch Mott McDonald has competitive bids be publicly advertised. 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $18.36 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $20.91 proposed to provide the aforementioned NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED services for a fee of $8,700.00, and by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, the Town Administrator has Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, reviewed the aforesaid proposal and recom- State of New Jersey, that VINCENT K. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION mends that a professional services contract LOUGHLIN, an attorney of the State of New BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT DIVISION for aforesaid services as outlined in the Jersey with the law firm of Johnstone, Skok, proposal dated January 5, 2004, be awarded Loughlin & Lane, P.C., located at 324 East SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq., to Hatch Mott McDonald for the above stated Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07091, in the NJDOT MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 fee of $8,700.00, be appointed as Attorney to the Zoning Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 A.M. on 2/5/2004 and opened and read for: WHEREAS, a Certificate of the Chief Board of Adjustment for the period of Janu- DRAINAGE RESTORATION CONTRACT 2004 Financial Officer, certifying the availability ary 8, 2004 through January 5, 2005. REGION NORTH of adequate funds for this Contract, pre- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this COUNTIES OF BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON, MORRIS, PASSAIC, WARREN, UNION pared in accordance with NJAC 5:30 1.10 contract is awarded without competitive bid- 100 % STATE has been furnished to the Town Clerk, and ding as a “professional service” under the DP # 03445 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED provisions of the Local Public Contracts by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield Law aforesaid because said services are of Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act:, N.J.S. 34:11-56.48 et seq. that the aforementioned contract for profes- such a qualitative nature as will not permit (P.L. 2003, c.91), bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, sional services required for the Sanitary the receipt of competitive bids due to the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. Drawings, specifications, and bid Sewer Collection System be awarded to subjective difference in the work product of documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee of $15.00, for full size drawings, at the Hatch Mott McDonald, 27 Bleeker Street, such persons and the fact that the ethical NJDOT Engineering and Operations Bldg. 1st floor, Box 600 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Millburn, New Jersey, in the amount of requirements of such profession will not during business hours. Names and address of prospective bidders for this project may be $8,700.00, and permit such bidding. acquired by telephoning (609) 530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is (609) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 530-4503. fees for this work be charged to Account No. Chairman and Secretary of the Zoning Board Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (BUT NOT Account No. 100-205, and of Adjustment are authorized to execute OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a said contract for professional services. locations: copy of this resolution shall be published in Linda M. Lies 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 West the Westfield Leader as a Public Notice of Secretary to the Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ action taken in accordance with NJSA 40:11- Zoning Board of Adjustment 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 5. Township of Scotch Plains 3 T - 1/15/04, 1/22/04 and 1/29/04, The Leader Fee: $140.76 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $43.86 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $41.31 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 15, 2004 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-15 CARACTER SIZZLES WITH 33-POINT PERFORMANCE SPF Raider Hoopmen Topple Rival Linden Tigers, 65-59

By FRED LECOMTE High School basketball team to a 65- 20 rebounds and were stubborn de- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 59 victory over the 14th-ranked, 6-3 fensively by batting away a total of Nine for eleven from the stripe in Linden squad that carried many guns nine shots. the final quarter and a game high 33 into Scotch Plains on January 8. “Linden is one of the best pro- points by 6’9” forward sophomore Caracter, who finished 10-12 from grams in the county and in the state, standout Derrick Caracter led the the stripe, and Lance Thomas am- so they didn’t come in here nervous,” fifth-ranked Scotch Plains-Fanwood bushed the boards with a combined said Raider Head Coach Dan Doherty. “This is my fourth year and we’ve Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times never beaten them. They came out GLIDING THROUGH THE WATER WITH EASE…Blue Devil Kirsten Selert, left, touched first in the 200 IM with a and gave us everything we could time of 2:25 in the meet with Cranford. Blue Devil Josh Schoenfeld warms up with his crawl stroke. The Blue Devil boys handle, but we did a good job. We’re soaked the Cougars, 104-52, and the Blue Devil girls dunked the Cougar girls, 130-40. young and we’re still learning. We have three starting sophomores who have really matured although there are moments.” Devil Boys, Girls Use Depth; Raiders Mike Johnson and Sean Fuller made their presence known with 10 and nine points, respectively, and each burned in two three-point- ers. Thomas netted nine points, six Splash Cougar Swimmers assists and one theft. Linden senior Quinn Johnson, when given the least By FRED LECOMTE Brandon Cuba touched first in the Prunesti touched first at 2:23.35. bit of space, was deadly and bombed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 100-yard freestyle in 55.40, Prunesti also joined Hedman, Cuba the Raiders with seven three-point There can be no question that the Schoenfeld won the 200-yard and Matt Boyle to win the 200-yard salvos from downtown for a team Westfield High School boys and girls freestyle in 1:56.07, Dan McGrory free relay, finishing in a time of high 26-points. swim teams are one of the best in placed first in the 500-yard freestyle 1:43.08. Kolenut teamed with Mike “He’s been off for a while this New Jersey. Lucky winning number in a time of 6:13.06 and Mike Burns Burns, Bartholomew and Heinen to year, but he’s one of the best in the six arrived for both as the boys won the 100-yard breaststroke in place first in the 200-yard medley county and he demonstrated that here. breezed past Cranford, 104-52, and 1:19.7 In the 200 yard IM, Andrew CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 He really came to play against us,” the girls glided to a 130-40, victory said Doherty. in Westfield on January 7. The boys With Johnson banging in three won seven of the eight individual three-pointers from the right perim- events, but depth has always been the eter and Mike Henderson hitting two Blue Devils bread and butter. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times on the left, the two Tigers combined “We’re not as deep of a team as TERRORIZING THE BOARDS…Sophomore Lance Thomas, No. 15, grabbed for 17-points in the opening quarter we’ve been in the past, but we do nine rebounds, batted away five shots and netted nine points to help lead the fifth to give Linden a 20-16 edge. After have some super high quality kids ranked Raiders to a, 65-59 victory over Linden in Scotch Plains on January 8. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 and we’re getting some depth from our sophomores and freshman who are starting to contribute more and COCOZZIELLO, HEARON BUCKET 9 POINTS EACH more,” said Blue Devil boys coach Bruce Johnson. “Hopefully by tour- nament time, they’ll be contributing members of our Westfield tradition. No. 14 Tiger Hoopmen Burn Our senior class is our dominating class with seven real good swimmers and are led by senior Tri-Captains Ryan Bartholomew, Sam Gurdus, Blue Devils in Final Second Chris Heinen and Kevin Hobson plus David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Josh Schoenfeld, Tim Kolenut and TURNING OUT THE LIGHTS…Raider Charlie Bachi, top, prepares to turn Dave Hedman.” out the lights on 189-lb Blue Knight Max Philodon. By DAVID B. CORBIN host Westfield on January 6. Bryan Power each scored four. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Senior Jan Cocozziello and junior Tiger Quinn Johnson damaged the Ouch! Misfortune on the part of Billy Hearon each bucketed nine Blue Devils with 23 points, which MINEO, BACHI DEMONSTRATE TAKEDOWN PROWESS the Blue Devils on a slip that resulted points to lead the Blue Devils offen- included five three-pointers – four in the ball rolling out of bounds with sively while senior Joe Korfmacher that proved to be quite timely. Mike 35 seconds remaining translated to and Cocozziello pulled down five Henderson fired in 10 points and good fortune for the No. 14 Linden and seven rebounds, respectively, and Garcia finished with eight. Raiders Tune Up for Patriots, High School basketball boys. With senior Terrance Bryant, who netted The first quarter consisted of two one second remaining, guard Ariel two points and three assists, had four Linden spurts and one Westfield spurt Garcia hit a short jumper to give the rebounds. Eric Hayes put in seven that gave the Tigers a 13-7 lead. After 6-2 Tigers a, 45-43, victory over 4-3 points while Tyshon Blackmon and the Tigers began with a 6-0 run, the Crush Irvington Matmen, 63-18 Blue Devils matched them when Cocozziello hit two jumpers and Hayes By DAVID B. CORBIN Duals, which were held at Blairstown Loomis and a decision from Pat followed with another to even the score. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on January 10, by crushing 0-2 Mineo at 135-lbs. The Tigers replied with seven points Resting its four wrestlers who com- Irvington, 63-18, in Scotch Plains on Ferrara, ever improving, wasted when Johnson sank two free throws peted at the Beast of the East Tourna- January 7. The Raiders, who received no time taking Terence Dodson to and nailed his first three-pointer and ment a few weeks ago, the 4-0, 16th- six forfeits, also received falls from the mats and showing him the lights Henderson added a two-pointer. ranked Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Ronnie Ferrara at 125-lbs, Yoav in 1:15 with a tight half nelson. Nudell “They went on a big hot streak. School wrestling team tuned up for Nudell at 160-lbs, Charlie Bachi at scored a first-period takedown on When we were shooting, nothing could the upcoming competitive Patriot 189-lbs and heavyweight Andrew CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 fall for us,” expressed Cocozziello. “When a team like that goes on a hot streak, it’s hard to stop them.” Both teams went on a scoring ram- page in the second quarter with the Tigers getting a 17-15 edge to in- crease their lead to 30-21. Korfmacher and Cocozzielllo grabbed control of the boards in the third quarter and the Blue Devils went on a 12-7 run that narrowed the score to 37-33. Westfield scored the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times STICKING CLOSE TO A TIGER…Blue Devil Joe Korfmacher, left, sticks first five points of the quarter but close to Tiger Mike Henderson. Korfmacher was also very strong under the their heat was chilled somewhat when boards. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Thursday, January 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

KLIMOWICZ NETS 26 POINTS, GILLOOLY SINKS 13 Tiger Cagers Burn Blue Devil Boys Lady Raiders Rumble Over CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Johnson nailed his third three-pointer. “Joe! I give him a lot of credit,” said Cocozziello of Korfmacher. “He Farmer Hoopsters, 62-38 crashes the boards like no one else. When I saw him doing it, I figured I By DAVID B. CORBIN out. The Raiders will have a three- “Gillooly! She has a good touch had to give him some help.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times game home stand from January 20 to from that land out there,” chuckled The Blue Devils carried that mo- Junior center Hillary Klimowicz, January 24. Klimowicz is expected Homm. “Sometimes she shoots from mentum into the final quarter, tied with successful feeds from team- to break the girls’ record during that Nova Scotia but a lot of times it goes the score, 37-37, with 5:30 remain- mates Jen Burke, Jen Russell and Liz time. in.” ing then took the lead when DeCataldo, rolled in 12 of her 26 Klimowicz also made seven Raider Mareike Friess came off Cocozziello seized a rebound and points in the first quarter, giving the blocked shots and pulled down four the bench and contributed 10 points passed to Bryant who broke away 7-3 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High rebounds. Burke, who finished with and a strong defensive effort. and rolled in a lay up. Johnson, who School basketball girls a sizable, 22- six points, contributed eight assists “She has a nice shot and she is refused to go away, nailed a three- 9, edge and Maura Gillooly sank and was dogged defensively. aggressive toward the basket,” said pointer to put the Tigers up, 40-39. four three-bangers, finishing with 13 “We always put her on their ball Homm of Friess. Korfmacher and Hayes hit back-to- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times back twos but Johnson banged in his points, to lead their team to a 62-38 handler. She puts a lot of pressure on Although Homm made many sub- CAUSING SEVERAL TURNOVERS…Raider Jen Burke, left, stuck very close victory over Union in Scotch Plains the other team and forces mistakes,” stitutions in the first half, by game’s to her Farmer opponents and caused several turnovers. fifth three-pointer, knotting the score on January 10. said Homm of Burke. end every Raider got to experience at 43. With 1:48 remaining, the Blue Klimowicz, who began the season Also helping the Union Farmers floor time. Devils’ strategy was to freeze the with 954 career points, increased her make mistakes was chief thief Russell “We wanted to run our basic of- Blue Devil Track Girls Grab ball and take the last shot. After the total to 1,146 to push her to within 81 who had five steals. Russell also fense today (known as the triangle slip, the strategy changed. points of tying the all-time lady netted five points. offense),” explained Homm, “be- “Towards the end, with about 18 Raider record of 1,227 set by Jenni- “She had a lot of steals. She was cause we have a big game against Union County Relay Crown seconds left, coach was yelling to fer Fears (1986-89). Presently, the very aggressive and she’s starting to Nazareth (Pa.) next Saturday. They foul because we had about four or all-time Raider boys scoring record hit the offensive boards. She is very were here scouting us, so we did not The Westfield High School (WHS) Quinn at 13:59.1 and second in the five fouls to give. We just didn’t do it. is 1,482 held by William McCoy athletic,” Homm said. do any special plays. We just tried to girls winter track team placed in the 4x800 with a time of 11:10 followed Johnson! He went on a hot streak. In (1983-86). Klimowicz broke the Gillooly nailed her first two three- get the ball into Hillary. We wanted top four in every event to grab the by Westfield’s Caitlyn Berkowitz, the end, I thought Johnson was going 1,000-point plateau on December 23 pointers in the first quarter and added to come out an get a good jump on Union County Girls Relay crown with Ayn Wisler, Gillian Kape and Miriam to take the shot,” said Cocozziello in Westfield. a third to help put the Raiders ahead them.” a team total of 50 at Dunn Center in Becker-Cohen at 11:12.1 and GL at who added, “Halftime, our shots were “The all-time scoring is 1,482. She 40-16 at the half. Danielle Babbitt Homm added, “Defensively, we Elizabeth on January 5. Scotch Plains- 11:13.3. falling, so we kept on shooting. Then should do that by the end of this led the Farmers with 10 points, Ro played good man-to-man and we Fanwood placed second at 40 and Blue Devils Amanda Nehring at they went on a hot streak. We went season or early next season,” Raider Ro Johnson sank nine and Mandisa double teamed after we scored. We Governor Livingston (GL) finished 4’8” and Britany Mironovich at 4’10” on a hot streak. It kept going back Head Coach Brian Homm pointed John added eight. held them to nine points in the first fourth with a total of 26. set a new WHS record in the high and forth. We had them on the ropes. quarter and 16 at the half. When you Mika Cruz at 30.63, Jenell Carter jump at 9’6” and placed third in the We just needed to put that nail in the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE hold a team to 16 points at the half, at 30.67, Annie Onishi at 1:07.4 and event while GL took fifth at 9’0”. In coffin. To knock off the 14th-ranked DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD CORPORATION that’s a good job.” anchor Emily MacNeil at 2:29.9 won the team shot put, Caroline Sheridan team in the state, it would have been the Sprint Medley Relay with a time at 32’4” and Alison Petrow at great! I guess next time.” Board of Directors Meeting Schedule for 2004 Union 9 7 12 10 39 January 26, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Annual Reorganization Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 22 18 14 8 62 of 4:38.5. GL placed third at 4:57.3 31’10.5” set a WHS record with a Linden 13 17 7 8 45 & Board Meeting-DWC Office and the Raiders finished fourth at total distance of 64’2.5” while plac- Westfield 6 15 12 10 43 February 23, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office 4:59.4. ing third in the event. March 15, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE April 19, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office Meg Driscoll at 1:08.5, Kristen GL Highlanders Chrissy McCurdy NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT May 17, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office Ryan at 1:13.2, Onishi at 1:09.6 and at 8.2, Teresa Cavallaro at 8.9, Veena FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY June 21, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD MacNeil at 1:04.3 took second in the Venkatachalam at 8.8 and Laura THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD July 19, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office 4x400 meters with a time of 4:35.5. Ronner at 8.8 crossed first in the August 16, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office RESOLUTION 04-01-07 RESOLUTION 04-01-08 September 20, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office Raiders Meaghan Kelly, Samantha shuttle hurdles with a time of 34.7. CONTRACTOR: Beckerman & Com- CONTRACTOR: Statfeld Vantage Insur- October 18, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office Gates, Kim Appezatto and Aja Bundy Blue Devils Lauren Nolan, Danielle pany; 430 Lake Avenue; Colonia, New Jer- ance Group; 26 Columbia Turnpike; Florham November 15, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office sey won the event in 4:34.9 and GL Parkinson, Laura Pietruski and Cruz Park, New Jersey December 20, 2004 Monday 7:30 PM Board Meeting-DWC Office NATURE OF SERVICE: General Liabil- placed fourth with a time of 4:44.2. finished fourth with a time of 37.1. NATURE OF SERVICE: Consulting Ser- DWC offices are located at 105 Elm Street. ity and Workers Compensation Insurance vices for Health insurance The annual Board Retreat normally takes place during the 1st quarter of the year. This date Raiders Kelly, Michelle Regg, “The high jumpers and throwers Risk Manager DURATION: For a period ending no later is yet to be determined. Amanda Bobyack and Bundy crossed scored big for us with their third DURATION: Period ending December than December 31, 2004 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $34.68 31, 2004 or until his successor is appointed first in the 4x200 with a time of place finishes,” said Blue Devil Head AMOUNT: Fees paid by Horizon Blue AMOUNT: $10,532.00 2:01.1 and Blue Devils Cruz at 30.29, Coach Jen Buccino who added, “The Cross Blue Shield A Copy of the Resolution and Contract Carter at 30.38, Ja’net Tiller at 30.83 hurdlers really came through, knock- A Copy of the Resolution and Contract relating to the services are on file and avail- and Ali Fleder at 31.97 finished fourth ing two seconds off their season best.” relating to the services are on file and avail- able for public inspection in the office of the able for public inspection in the office of the Borough Clerk. at 2:03.5. The Raiders crossed sec- TOP 6 TEAMS: Borough Clerk. Eleanor McGovern ond in the distance medley relay at 1. Westfield 50, 2. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 13:54.7 followed by Blue Devils 40, 3. Summit 36, 4. Governor Livingston Borough Clerk 1 T - 01/15/04, The Times Fee: $18.36 Onishi, Lauren Campo, Driscoll and 26, 5. Plainfield 25, 6. Rahway 14 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $18.36 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 15, 2004 Page 13 Raiders Tune Up for Patriots, Devils Boys, Girls Use Depth; Crush Irvington Matmen, 63-18 Splash Cougar Swimmers

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Eric Votor then ended his bout with a guys in bear hug positions and really relay with a time of 4:30.14. “My hope is to reach the Meet of fall in 3:35, using a half nelson. to use your hips. Neutral is probably “We have to step it up this year Championships,” added Reyes. “I Mineo, once again, demonstrated one of the most important positions because we lost a big senior class,” still need to drop a few tenths on my his takedown prowess, this time on and everyone has really been work- said Heinen. “It is kind of a chal- 100 fly, which I’m sure I’ll accom- Blue Knight Robert Simon, scoring ing hard on it in practice.” lenge getting kids all psyched up for plish, but overall, I’m hoping to have two via throw by, one via Russian to For a heavyweight, Loomis demon- the meets, getting everyone pumped a great season and score a lot of double leg, one via shrug and the strated rare quickness and agility, scor- up and getting people to step up and points.” fifth via double leg. ing a takedown on Victor Sanon and contribute.” “I drill a lot with my brother. We turning him to his back for good in 1:12 The Blue Devil girls guided by Devil Girls Place 3rd work very well together. He pushes with a half nelson and a body press. first year head coach Jamie Ruszala me really hard and helps me with my “He moves around like a light weight remain undefeated as they gobbled At Pirate Invitational takedowns. At practice, I work with despite his size, being 275 pounds. The up all of the 11 events. boy was decent size, but he was able to “I think we have a great hard- The sixth-ranked Westfield High Eric Connolly. He’s tough! We go all School girls swimming team finished move him around and put the half in,” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times working team that includes a num- out,” said Mineo who, being aware in a tie for third in the team totals with of his strengths and weaknesses, ad- commented coach Scholz. WORKING AN ARM BAR…Raider Pat Mineo, top, works a single arm bar on ber of returning seniors and a very Last year the Raiders won the Pa- 135-lb Robert Simon. Mineo scored five takedowns to grab a 10-4 decision. strong freshman group,” said Ruszala. 153 points at the Pirate Invitational at mitted, “I need to work on exploding Princeton Junction on January 11. The off the bottom, mainly just getting triot Duals and, as the top-seeded “We haven’t seen as real competi- team, received a first round bye in a tion as I like to see yet, but starting Blue Devil tied with Pennsbury, Pa., up and escaping.” while West Windsor South took first at “It’s nice to have him. He has field that included second-seeded Devil Boys Win Distance Medley this weekend with the Pirate, it should West Milford, seventh-seeded really start to heat up.” 259 and Mount St. Mary placed sec- Mineo blood. He’s really good on his ond at 240. Scotch Plains-Fanwood feet,” pointed out Raider Head Coach Wallkill Valley, third-seeded Neda Semaika breezed through the Pequannock, sixth-seeded North At Union County Track Relays 50-yard freestyle event, finishing in placed fifth with a total of 92. John Scholz. “He’s able to move Amanda Dickson, Brittany Reyes, guys around. What I like about him is Warren, fourth-seeded Wayne Val- 27.3. Lisa Zhang touched first in the ley and fifth-seeded Lenape Valley. 100-yard freestyle at 1:01.3. Fresh- Becky Fallon and Kirsten Selert that he doesn’t just stay at one thing. The Westfield High School boys Scotch Plains-Fanwood finished 12th touched second in the 200-yard med- He works both sides.” The Raiders defeated Lenape Val- winter track team placed sixth with with a total of 12. man Kylie Fraser placed first in the ley, 46-26, in the semifinals but 200-yard freestyle in 2:08.7 and se- ley relay with a time of 1:56.56 just Like Mineo, 189-lb Charlie Bachi an 18 total at the Union County Blue Devils Josh Dennerlein at behind Mount St. Mary that touched in has added an arsenal of new were upset by West Milford, 44-27, Relays held at Dunn Arena in Eliza- 2:20.9, Jeff Whitney at 1:00.4, Kris nior Tri-Captain Susanna Fowler won for the title. the 500-yard freestyle in 6:01.7. at 1:56.23. Dickson also took third in takedowns and used a few of them on beth on January 7. Plainfield took Kagan at 3:31.4 and Jeff Perrella at the 100 breaststroke with a time of Blue Knight Max Philodon, finish- WEIGHT SEQUENCE: top honors with 50 points followed 4:49.7 ended a six-year drought in “Being a freestyler and fly swim- 103: — Ken McNeill (I) p. Dave DeNichilo, 2:10 mer, the 500 is not one of my usual 1:10.87 and fourth in the 200 indi- ing with an impressive bear hug by Governor Livingston (GL) at 34. the distance medley relay – caused vidual medley at 2:18.37. Suzanna takedown to a pin in 2:47. 112: — Sal Gano (S) won forfeit by Cranford – by winning the event events, but it was good to get out there 119: — Damian Gibbs (S) won forfeit and try it out,” said Fowler. We’re Fowler touched fourth in the 100-free “I wanted to be intense and show 125: — Ferrara (S) p. Nozer, 1:15 SPF Raiders Stunned with a time of 11:43.3. Cranford with a time of 1:04.39 followed by the young kids how a match should 130: — Terence Dodson (I) p. Dakim finished second with a time of 11:56.6 having a good start thus far being Gaines, 1:39 In Patriot Mat Duals undefeated, although a lot of the big Reyes at 1:05.39. Katie Morgan placed be. We sent out some JV kids and and GL came in third at 12:02.9. sixth in the 100-breaststroke at 1:15.08. 135: — Pat Mineo (S) d. Simon, 10-4 The top-seeded Scotch Plains- Perrella at 2:15.5, Dan Mahoney competition is still upcoming. Our wanted to see how they would do. 140: — Joe Bachi (S) won forfeit The Blue Devils also touched fourth in The main thing was for them to Fanwood High School wrestling at 2:21.9, Jay Hoban at 2:22.2 and first goal is obviously to reach the 145: — Anthony Ferrante (S) won forfeit state finals as we have in the three the 400-free relay at 3:57.05 and fifth wrestle a hard six minutes,” explained 152: — Pedro Coyt (S) won forfeit team was stunned by a tougher Kagan at 2:19.8 finished second in in the 200-free relay at 1:48.37. 160: — Nudell (S) p. Votor, 3:35 than expected West Milford High- years I have been on the team.” Bachi. “Silber, Mineo, Francavilla, the 4x800 meters with a time of Raider Amanda Cameron touched Connolly and I, over the summer, did 171: — Zakee Johnson (I) p. Steve Betau, :52 lander squad, 44-27, in the finals 9:19.5. Cranford took first at 9:11. Freshman Katie Morgan impressed 189: — Charlie Bachi (S) p. Philodon, 2:47 with a victory in the 100-yard breast- second in the 200-free with a time of a lot of freestyle and some Greco. We 215: — Marc Fabiano (S) won forfeit of the Patriot Duals held at Warren Whitney at 1:01.8, Sam Kim at 2:01.78 and third in the 100-free at Hills on January 10. After receiv- stroke at 1:14.9, Lauren Winchester worked upper body throws, getting Hwt: — Loomis (S) p. Sonon, 1:12 1:01.6, Tyler McCubbin at 1:02.6 56.77. Kate Kosenick finished sixth in ing a first-round bye, the Raiders and Mahoney at 1:01.4 finished sev- touched first in the 100-yard butter- fly in a time of 1:11.6 and Jen Metz the 100-backstroke with a time of advanced to the finals by defeating enth in the 4x400 with a time of 1:05.71 while Raider foursomes placed Lenape Valley, 46-26. finished ahead of the pack in the 100- 4:07.5. GL Highlanders Sean fourth in the 200-free relay at 1:47.64 Steve Mineo at 130-lbs, Pat yard backstroke in 1:11.2. In the Carmody at 0:59, Joe Murphy at and the 200-medley relay at 2:01.56. Mineo at 135-lbs, Eric Connolly at 1:01.2, Dan Fernandez at 1:02 and 200-yard IM, Kirsten Selert touched 140-lbs and Andrew Silber at 171- Mike Carmody at 0:55.2 won the first with a time of 2:25. PUBLIC NOTICE lbs were the only Raiders to win event in 3:57.4. In the 200-yard relay, freshman Kylie Fraser, Becky Fallon, Danielle NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT both of their bouts. Derek Murphy at 26.5, Chris Bergeski at FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Francavilla at 125-lbs and heavy- 26.7, Greg Batejan at 1:00.7 and Partenope and freshman Darrell Ann THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Smith topped the field with a time of weight Andrew Loomis won via Mike Carmody at 2:05.5 captured RESOLUTION 04-01-09 tech fall and fall, respectively, first in the sprint medley relay with a 1:55.9. Senior Emily Barnes, Lauren Winchester, freshman Brittany Reyes CONTRACTOR: Business & Govern- against Lenape Valley but did not time of 4:00.6. The Raiders finished ment Insurance Agency; 900 Route 9 North; wrestle against West Milford. third at 4:04.9. GL placed third in the and Kirsten Selert combined to cap- Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 On December 30, the Highland- shuttle hurdles at 33.5, sixth in the ture first in the 400-yard free relay. In NATURE OF SERVICE: Consulting Ser- ers did not enter their entire team shot put at 110’3.5” and sixth in the the 200-yard medley relay, Amanda vices for Prescription and Dental Insurance Dixon, Callie Meserole, freshman DURATION: For a period ending no later but placed third in the Roselle Park 4x200 at 1:47.9. The Raiders fin- than December 31, 2004 Tournament behind winner ished fourth in the high jump with a Emily Bregman and Lauren Win- AMOUNT: Fees paid by Horizon Blue Hanover Park and runner up height of 11’0”, fifth in the shuttle chester easily breezed past the Cou- Cross Blue Shield; Delta Dental Insurance Roselle Park. With a full comple- gars with a winning time of 2:05.0. A Copy of the Resolution and Contract hurdles at 34.6 and fifth in the shot relating to the services are on file and avail- ment, the Highlanders won key put at 113’10.5”. “I think I made the team because of my work ethic and because of my able for public inspection in the office of the bouts at 119, 125 – with the ab- TOP 6 TEAMS: Borough Clerk. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sence of Francavilla – 189 and 215 1. Plainfield 50, 2. Governor Livingston time, so I’m real excited to have the Eleanor McGovern WORKING A TILT…Raider Yoav Nudell, top, works a pipe wrench, arm pry to claim victory. 34, 3. Cranford 30, 4. Elizabeth 28, Union opportunity to swim for the high Borough Clerk back tilt on 160-lb Eric Votor. Nudell pinned Votor in 3:35. 21, 6. Westfield 18 school,” said Fraser. 1 T - 01/15/04, The Times Fee: $18.36 Weichert® Put Our Neighborhood Knowledge To Work For You.

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PUBLICATION Local Area High School Swimming Results: JANUARY 8: JANUARY 9: (Boys) Westfield 103, East (Girls) Scotch Plains-Fanwood 116, Brunswick 67 Pingry 54 50 free: Chris Heinen (W) 25.64 50 free: Mary Marsan (S) 29.5 100 free: Heinen (W) 57.98 100 free: Kristen Henkels (S) 1:06.06 200 free: Pat Daurio (W) 2:14.07 200 free: Amanda Cameron (S) 2:17.17 500 free: Josh Schoenfeld (W) 5:49.77 500 free: Cameron (S) 6:07.05 100 breast: Ryan Bartholomew (W) 1:14.3 100 breast: Judy Brown (S) 1:32.11 100 fly: Bartholomew (W) 1:01.74 100 fly: Morgan Larkin (S) 1:14.99 100 back: Tom Narrot (E) 1:06.46 100 back: Larkin (S) 1:16.81 200IM: Kevin Hobson (W) 2:32.5 200IM: Emma Chapman (P) 2:35.38 200 relay: W (Hobson, Daurio, Brandon 200 relay: S (Jillian Murphy, Henkels, Cuba, Dave Hedman) 1:52.26 Marsan, Cameron) 2:00.16 400 relay: E (Nawrot, Brian O’Sullivan, 400 relay: S (Kate Kosenick, Marsan, Brian Lee, Ryan Martinetti) 4:15.23 Larkin, Henkels) 4:30.28 200 medley relay: E (Nawrot, Lee, 200 medley relay: S (Kosenick, Cameron, Martinetti, Steve Schregel) 2:11.81 Larkin, Murphy) 2:16.8 (Girls) Westfield 110, East (Boys) Scotch Plains-Fanwood 85, Brunswick 60 Pingry 85 Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 50 free: Chrissy LeBlon (E) 28.78 50 free: David Hauptman (S) 26.27 SOCCER RAIDERS HONORED…Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood DEFENSIVE POWER…Quickness and determination were a factor for this 100 free: Kirsten Selert (W) 1:06.34 100 free: D. Hauptman (S) 59.22 High School boys soccer team recently were honored at the Annual Soccer basketball robbery by SP-F senior guard Mike Johnson, No. 22. Johnson scored 200 free: Neda Simaika (W) 2:25.32 200 free: Jack Zoepel (P) 2:09.88 Coaches of New Jersey All-State Banquet. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; 10 points and burned the net once from downtown. 500 free: Kylie Fraser (W) 6:20.96 500 free: Zoepel (P) 6:07.18 Sean McNelis, Casey Hoynes-O’Connor and Greg Leischner; back row, coach 100 breast: Amanda Dicksonn (W) 100 breast: Sean Hager (P) 1:15.96 1:22.52 100 fly: Paul Kolb (P) 1:01.93 John Turnbull, Terrence Charles, Bryan Meredith, coach Tom Breznitsky, 100 fly: Stefanie Dunn (E) 1:16.46 100 back: P. Kolb (P) 1:12.25 Ryan Breznitsky, Ed Zazzali and Michael Hessemer. 100 back: Fraser (W) 1:12.84 200IM: J. Kolb (P) 2:29.04 SPF Raider Hoopmen Topple 200IM: Suzanna Fowler (W) 2:42.45 200 relay: S (Jon Sheffield, Mike Miller, 200 relay: W (Fowler, Darrell Ann Smith, Deryk Middleton, Hauptman) 1:48.33 Simaika, Selert) 2:04.52 400 relay: P (Zack Cordero, Hager, Geoff Raider All-Staters Honored Rival Linden Tigers, 65-59 400 relay: W (Danielle Heffernan, Julie McGary, Eric Layng) 4:18.65 Cederroth, Fowler, Selert) 4:36.86 200 medley relay: P. P. Kolb, Hager, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 200 medley relay: W (Becky Fallon, Zoepel, Layng) 2:00.16 At Annual Soccer Benefit Dickson, Fraser, Heffernan) 2:15.22 adjusting somewhat to the three-point was their game and that’s what killed (Girls) Governor Livingston 108, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Freshman goalkeeper Bryan threat, the Raiders outscored the Ti- us. We usually defend the post, but WBA Thunder Nips School boys soccer Head Coach Tom New Providence 62 Meredith, who recorded 15 shutouts, gers 13-6 to take a 29-26 lead at the we had to step out and do something Breznitsky and members of the 50 free: Moira Price (GL) 26.46 S. Brunswick, 12-11 was chosen as one of the state’s Top half. Caracter jammed in six points, we were not accustomed to doing, 100 free: Ange Pflug (GL) 58.93 Raider soccer team recently were 10 goalkeepers. Fuller nailed a shot from downtown but at the end we did.” 200 free: Pflug (GL) 2:12.86 The WBA Westfield Thunder sixth recognized for their achievements at Senior Eddie Zazzali and juniors and Thomas, Johnson and Fuller As time ran short in the final quar- 500 free: Katie Zaeh (GL) 6:05.66 grade girls travel basketball team the Annual Soccer Coaches of New Casey Hoynes-O’Connor, Greg ter, the Tigers were forced to play the 100 breast: Caitlin Zimmerman (GL) added two points each. 1:14.07 escaped with a 12-11 victory over Jersey All-State Banquet. The Raid- Leischner and Sean McNelis were The Raiders overpowered the Ti- foul game. Aware of the situation, the 100 fly: Victoria Kalevich (NP) 1:08.15 South Brunswick in the South Amboy ers, who won the North Jersey, Sec- Honorable Mention All-State Selec- gers after the intermission, taking a ball was placed predominantly into 100 back: Kalevich (NP) 1:05.2 Raritan Bay league. tion 2, Group 3 championship, fin- tions. 44-38 lead at the end of three quar- the secure hands of Caracter who was 200IM: Zaeh (GL) 2:26.17 Combining strong defense from ished the season with a 23-2-1 record. devastating from the line, hitting nine 200 relay: GL (Pflug, Lauren Hauer, Emily ters, due to the strong inside play of Regan, Price) 1:51.1 Anna Powell, Laura Kenny, Megan Coach Breznitsky, in his 29th sea- Westfield Girls Fall Caracter and Thomas who were the of eleven. Fuller hit on three foul 400 relay: GL (Pflug, Amanda Rosenberg, Reilly, Rosa Graziadei, Kaylen son as varsity boys coach, was cho- controlling defensive and offensive shots and Mike Johnson connected Zaeh, Zimmerman) 4:05.8 Santiago and Sara Mitchell, along sen as the SCANJ Coach of the Year. To Wildcats in Hoops factors. Linden’s Johnson added two from the three-point perimeter to bring 200 medley relay: GL (Price, Zimmerman, with the ball handling of Jaclyn He was also named the Eastern Re- The eighth grade Westfield girls more three-pointers. victory to the Raiders. Rosenberg, Hauer) 2:02.09 LaSpata, Katie Davidson and Katie gional Coach and is a candidate for travel basketball team lost its sec- “We gave up too many uncon- “The offense is still a little rusty at PUBLIC NOTICE Esler, the Thunder sprinted to an the National Coach of the Year to be ond game of the season, 41-28, on tested three-pointers,” explained half court, but we did get the ball to TOWN OF WESTFIELD early lead behind the scoring of Julia selected by the National Soccer January 3 to the Shore Wildcats. Thomas. “All five of their guys were Caracter at the end,” explained Spiridigliozzi and Joelle Coaches Association of America. Erin Miller led Westfield with 15 shooters and their real weapon was Doherty. “I knew he was going to This is to certify that the within resolution is a true and exact copy of the resolution Cancellierre, who each bucketed four Raider captain and leading scorer, points and Rose Driscoll had five to shoot from the perimeter. That make those foul shots because he’s a adopted on January 6, 2004 by the Town points, and Amanda Markowski, who Ryan Breznitsky, was selected as points. Gabrielle O’Leary, clutch kid and that’s why we were Council of the Town of Westfield. also sank four points including the one of the top five players in the Stephanie Slodyzcka, Claire PUBLIC NOTICE giving him the ball every time. We’re Bernard A Heeney game winning basket in the last state. The First Team All-State player Bennett and Danielle Infantino Town Clerk TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS still feeling our way around how to RESOLUTION minute of the game. led the Raiders with 18 goals and 19 chipped in with two points each. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting use him and Thomas together; they’re Finance Committee The win upped the Thunder’s assists. He was also recognized as an of the Township Council of the Township of so talented.” January 6, 2004 record to 3-1 in the league with a All-Eastern Regional All-American. PUBLIC NOTICE Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- WHEREAS, a need exists for the Town of Michael Hessemer, the Raiders’ Linden 20 6 12 21 54 game this Sunday at 6:30 against St. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 16 13 15 21 65 Westfield to retain the professional legal ship on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, there services of a consultant and negotiator in Mary’s. The Thunder’s first Garden Co-Captain and defensive player, was FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY was introduced, read for the first time, and connection with collective bargaining be- State League game will be tomorrow selected to the First Team All-Cen- THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD passed on such first reading, the following PUBLIC NOTICE tween the Town and its employee represen- at Edison Intermediate School at 8:30 tral Regional All-State Team along RESOLUTION 04-01-06 ordinance : tation organizations, and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS against Warren. with center back Terrance Charles. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts CONTRACTOR: Suplee, Clooney & AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) authorizes the Company; 308 East Broad Street; Westfield, CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the letting of contracts for professional services New Jersey 07090 ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment without competitive bidding; NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NATURE OF SERVICE: Auditing ser- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH of the Township of Scotch Plains held on WHEREAS, Certificate of the Chief Fi- BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROCUREMENT DIVISION vices and other financial consultation ser- PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- January 8, 2004, the following decisions of nancial Officer, certifying the availability of vices. FIC” SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq., the Board were memorialized: adequate funds for this contract, prepared DURATION: For a period ending no later in the NJDOT MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Purpose: Prohibiting parking on Ever- Granted a height Variance with condi- in accordance with NJAC 5:30-1.10, has than December 31, 2004 Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 A.M. on 2/3/2004 and opened and read for: green Avenue south side between the hours tions to Gregory and Marisa Watson for been furnished to the Town Clerk. Expen- AMOUNT: Not to Exceed $21,275.00 of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. school days, the retention of the fence at the property diture of funds pursuant to this contract is to MAINTENANCE MACHINE SWEEPING CONTRACT 2004 A Copy of the Resolution and Contract between Cedar Street and Pine Street. located at 1132 Tanglewood Lane (Block be charged to the Legal Account. REGION NORTH relating to the services are on file and avail- A public hearing for same will be held on 11401, Lot 1), Scotch Plains. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED COUNTIES OF BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON, MORRIS, PASSAIC, WARREN, UNION able for public inspection in the office of the Tuesday, January 27, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in Granted rear- and front-yard setback and that: 100 % STATE Borough Clerk. the Council Chambers of the Municipal height Variances with conditions to Ethan 1. Frederick T Danser III, Esq be engaged DP # 03443 Eleanor McGovern Building, or any time and place to which a Schoss for the construction of a detached to represent the Town of Westfield in Borough Clerk Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act:, N.J.S. 34:11-56.48 et seq. meeting for the further consideration of such garage at the property located at 1000 Lo- labor negotiations with employee repre- 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $18.36 (P.L. 2003, c.91), bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, ordinance shall from time to time be ad- cust Avenue (Block 15601, Lot 5.05), sentation organizations or the year end- Division of Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. Drawings, specifications, and bid journed, and all persons interested will be Scotch Plains. ing December 31, 2004 at an annual fee PUBLIC NOTICE documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee of $15.00, for full size drawings, at the given an opportunity to be heard concern- Granted Site Plan Approval with condi- of $20,000. NJDOT Engineering and Operations Bldg. 1st floor, Box 600 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 ing such ordinance. tions to Marke Enterprises, Inc. t/a 2. This contract is awarded without com- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY during business hours. Names and address of prospective bidders for this project may be CHANCERY DIVISION A copy of same may be obtained from the Bowcraft Amusement Park for the con- petitive bidding as a “Professional Ser- acquired by telephoning (609) 530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is (609) UNION COUNTY office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park struction of a water park and other site vice” under the provisions of the Local 530-4503. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- improvements at the property located at Public Contracts Law, NJSA 40A: 11- DOCKET NO. F-13339-03 Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (BUT NOT FILE NO. 7360-03 tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 2524-2545 Route 22 West (Block 4802, 5(1) (a) because the service is legal in OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the Monday through Friday by any member of Lots 9, 10, 11 & 12), Scotch Plains. nature. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT following locations: the general public who wants a copy of Linda M. Lies 3. A copy of this resolution shall be pub- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: same without cost. Secretary to the lished in The Westfield Leader as pub- 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 West MRS. WALTER PYLES, JR., BARBARA RIEPE Zoning Board of Adjustment lic notice of the action in accordance Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ Township Clerk Township of Scotch Plains with NJSA 40A:11-5. 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 WIFE OF WALTER PYLES, JR.; LINDA L. PYLES; 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $33.15 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $26.01 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $38.76 3 T - 1/15/04, 1/22/04 and 1/29/04, The Leader Fee: $140.76 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is GATEHALL 1, PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, an Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in which FUNB CUST/TTEE PLY- MOUTH SPV 2, INC is the plaintiff and WALTER PYLES, JR., ET ALS; are defen- dants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION County and bearing Docket No. F-13339-03 within thirty-five (35) days after January 15, 2004 exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Com- plaint, and Amendment to Complaint, if any. You shall file your Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Jus- tice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jer- sey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney you may com- municate with the Lawyer Referral Service of the County of Venue and that if you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue. The telephone number of such agencies are as follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354-4340. THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale certificate: 1. A certain tax certificate 000929, recorded on 6/21/2000, made by STEVEN M. DAVIS, Collector of Taxes of CITY OF PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to FUNB CUST/TTEE PLYMOUTH SPV 2, INC and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, FUNB CUST/TTEE PLYMOUTH SPV 2, INC. This covers real estate located in CITY OF PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 8 BLOCK 824 as shown on the Tax Assess- ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of CITY OF PLAINFIELD. and concerns premises commonly known as 932-34 CARNEGIE AVENUE, CITY OF PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. YOU, MRS. WALTER PYLES, JR., WIFE OF WALTER PYLES, JR., are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action because plaintiff has been unable to deter- mine whether defendant WALTER PYLES, JR. is married, and if married, the name of WALTER PYLES, JR’s spouse. If WALTER PYLES, JR. is married, the plaintiff joins MRS. WALTER PYLES, JR., WIFE OF WALTER PYLES, JR. as a defendant for any possessory or marital rights you may have. YOU, LINDA L. PYLES, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action because on February 5, 1998, a judgment was entered in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County, by Linda L. Pyles against Walter J. Pyles disclosing a debt. Said judgment was entered as Judgment No. J-032397-1998, Case Number 82440787A. Said judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. DATED: January 12, 2004 Donald F. Phelan Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. 1 Gatehall Drive Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $75.99 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 15, 2004 Page 15 Union County High School County High School Girls Varsity Wrestling Results: Varsity Basketball Results: JANUARY 7: 152: — Pedro Coyt (S) p. Pires, 1:01 JANUARY 6: Cranford 36, Union 34 189: — Anthony Bora (S) p. Perrgira, 3:45 Linden 46, Westfield 28 assists. Maura Gillooly and Jen KEY BOUTS: Roselle Park 55, Kenilworth 16 Melissa Rosen scored 13 points Russell each netted six points and 119: — Tom Duffy (U) md. Drew Dennis, 15-1 KEY BOUTS: for the Blue Devils and Lauren Liz DeCataldo scored five. 125: — Steve Chencharik (C) d. Brian 130: — Dom Olson (B) p. Joe Signorella, 0:59 Sinnenberg put in six. Guimalda, 6-5 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 18 13 14 9 54 152: — Jim Garrison (RP) md. Jon Rego, 8-0 Linden (5-4) 5 4 11 10 30 135: — Chris Taglia (C) d. Pete Jacangelo, 6-4 160: — Ryan McMenamin (B) p. Josh Westfield 4 3 14 7 28 145: — Chuck Mueller (U) p. Stark, 3:08 Desano, 4:22 Linden 17 9 10 10 46 Roxbury 49, Westfield 22 152: — Pat Hogan (C) p. Dan Moss, 2:59 215: — Jose Aravena (RP) d. Manny Lauren Sinnenberg scored 10 171: — Jesse VonLinden (U) d. Steve Lewis, 5-4 Union Catholic 37, Rahway 20 Daubert, 10-4 Lesley Hendricks fired in 10 points points and Anna McGrath had four 215: — Steve Carbone (C) p. Cox, 1:39 JANUARY 10: and Lauren Huber scored nine and for the Blue Devils. Rahway 47, New Providence 21 Rahway 64, A. L. Johnson 12 added six rebounds for the 4-3 Vi- Roxbury (6-0) 13 11 11 14 49 KEY BOUTS: Westfield (0-8) 6 7 5 4 22 KEY BOUTS: 103: — Adel Aszal (NP) p. John Ott, 0:52 kings. 112: — Ryan Wilson (R) md. Matt Rusin, 14-2 112: — Ryan Wilson (R) md. Mike Rahway 6 4 6 4 20 119: — Darrion Caldwell (R) p. Jeff Lim, 1:14 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Governor Livingston 46, Mount Boccellari, 11-2 READY FOR THE FOOTBALL DINNER…Blue Devil seniors Jan Cocozziello, Union Catholic 5 12 8 12 37 St. Mary 43 135: — Mike Coler (J) md. Justin Racelis, 10-2 125: — Darrion Caldwell p. (R) Ross Baldwin, 2:40 left, Terrance Bryant, center, and Bart Walsh relax outside Cafeteria B before Shabazz 82, Scotch Plains- Sarah Glacken and Katie Tierney New Providence 50, Ridge 21 the Westfield High School football dinner on January 6. KEY BOUTS: 130: — Ed McCray (R) md. Jon Reedy, 12-4 Fanwood 37 each bucketed 13 points and Amy 125: — Ross Baldwin (NP) p. McKiernan, 4:32 135: — Mark Neuwirth (NP) tf. Justin Jen Burke scored 10 points, Hillary Mondadori put in 12 for the 2-4 130: — Jon Reedy (NP) p. Bender, 2:17 Racelis, 18-2, 600 Klimowicz sank nine and Maura Highlanders. 189: — Shane Mallory (NP) p. Sabella, 0:30 189: — Shane Mallory (NP) p. James Muzeo, 2:47 Local High School Boys Gillooly put up seven for the 5-3 Mt. St. Mary 7 10 7 11 8 43 JANUARY 9: Raiders. Gov. Liv. 9 8 6 12 11 46 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 71, New- Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 7 10 13 7 37 JANUARY 9: ark East Side 12 Varsity Basketball Results: Shabazz (5-1) 15 23 23 21 82 Union Catholic 43, Governor KEY BOUTS: 119: — Ronnie Ferrara (S) p. Nogkiera, 0:43 JANUARY 8: Livingston 27 125: — Damian Gibbs (S) p.Martins, 1:23 JANUARY 6: Scotch Plains-Fanwood 80, Union 55 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 54, Linden Lauren Huber bucketed 19 points 135: — Pat Mineo (S) p. Marino, 3:20 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 74, Lance Thomas netted 15 points 30 for the 5-3 Vikings and Danielle 140: — Eric Connelly (S) tf. Bravin, 15-0, 2:40 Shabazz 33 while Sean Fuller and Mike Walker Hillary Klimowicz put in 22 points, McCann scored 11 for the 2-5 High- Sean Fuller and Lance Thomas St. Helen’s Girls Win each sank 10 for the 8-1 Raiders. pulled down six rebounds and made landers. bucketed 16 points apiece for the No. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 22 23 20 15 80 five blocks for the Raiders and Jen Gov. Livingston 6 9 2 10 27 5 Raiders and Derrick Caracter scored Union (2-5) 11 6 18 20 55 Burke scored nine points and had 14 Union Catholic 14 11 8 10 43 Two in Basketball 13 points and made five blocks. Mike The St. Helen’s eighth grade girls Walker sank eight points. travel basketball team improved to Shabazz 9 8 11 5 33 8-1 with two wins on January 3. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 17 16 19 22 74 St. Helen’s won its opener, 81-17, New Jersey using a balanced scoring attack. Erin Governor Livingston 64, Dayton 42 1 Miller sank 18 points, Stephanie Jon Moss netted 18 points and Tim 2 Properties Slodyzcka scored 16 and Claire Ringwood scored 10 for the 3-2 High- Bennett and Rose Driscoll had 10 landers. points each. Danielle Infantino, Gab Gov. Livingston 13 21 16 14 64 O’Leary and Diana Venizia had eight Dayton 10 15 8 9 42 points each while Alli Oberlander A. L. Johnson 52, Union Catholic 49 bucketed five points. Greg Crudup sank 15 points, Steve In the second game, St. Helen’s Farawell netted 14, Shannon Brown beat OLP from New Providence, 61- scored nine and Mike Seamon had 6. Miller netted 13 points, Slodyzcka six for the Vikings. put in 12, Alli Macdonald sank 10, OFF TO THE STATES…Gymnast Juliana Albano of Westfield captured Union Catholic 11 9 11 18 49 O’Leary had nine, Bennett fired in Johnson (4-1) 11 12 12 17 52 seven, Venizia and Oberlander had second place in the all-around with impressive first-place performances JANUARY 8: four each and Infantino had two on balance beam and uneven bars in Union Catholic 47, Dayton 33 points. Driscoll had 10 assists. the Level 5 NJ-USAG Sectionals in Shannon Brown bucketed 15 St. Helen’s Boys Win December. Juliana, age 8, competes points, Chris Esperon scored 12 and for Sunburst Gymnastics in Union and Greg Crudup put in eight for the 2-4 will compete in the Level 5 State Cham- Two in Basketball pionships at the end of January. Vikings. The St. Helen’s sixth grade boys Dayton 10 10 4 9 33 traveling basketball team improved to St. Helen’s Boys Open Union Catholic 7 13 18 9 47 4-0 with a 53-39 win over Corpus Christi JANUARY 9: in South River and a 29-21 victory over League With 3 Wins Governor Livingston 47, A. L. St. Genevieve’s of Elizabeth. St. Helen’s seventh grade boys Johnson 44 Scotch Plains Against Corpus Christi, St. Helen’s basketball team opened up their Mike Amalfe scored 14 points and battled from behind. Bobby Union County CYO league play with Jon Moss put in 12 for the 4-2 High- Oberlander pumped in 12 points and three-straight victories. landers. Expanded Ranch on beautiful Southside acre property features nine rooms, five Pat Sabatino and Mike Fietkiewicz Craig Dyer poured in 14 points in Gov. Livingston 15 10 13 9 47 bedrooms and four baths. Add your personal "touch" and this home could be each netted eight points. Evan Dobra, a 51-15 beating of Our Lady of Peace A. L. Johnson 13 11 10 10 44 A wonderful value at only $639,900. Kevin Clancy and Mike Sheehan while Tony DiIorio scored 11 and truly special! helped tremendously with eight, six Bret DeFazio chipped in with seven. North Plainfield 56, Union Catho- lic 54 and five rebounds, respectively. In a 48-23 shellacking of St. Kevin Hearon, Matt Daly and Brett Genevieve’s, Jimmy Reardon netted Mike Seamon sank 15 points for Johnson led the defense. 12 points while Dyer and James the Vikings while Shannon Brown and Chris Esperon each put in 10. Against St. Genevieve’s, St. Hughes each had eight. Reardon Helen’s held on to win in a defensive bucketed 10 points in St. Helen’s 55- Union Catholic 6 14 16 18 54 struggle. Jon Brucia scored five points 16 win over a St. Helen’s seventh North Plainfield 10 10 17 19 56 while Sabatino, John Bohlinger, grade split squad while Matt Isabella JANUARY 10: Stephen Greet and Fietkiewicz put in added nine and Chris Sheehan tossed Westfield 68, Kearny 35 four points each. Daly, Tim Werner in eight. Jan Cocozziello hit 12 points and and Hearon led the defense. Terrance Bryant scored 11 for the 5- PUBLIC NOTICE 3 Blue Devils. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Westfield 15 14 17 22 68 TOWN OF WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD Kearny 2 7 7 19 35 This is to certify that the within resolution Notice is hereby given that the Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE is a true and exact copy of the resolution Planning Board at its Special Meeting on adopted on January 6, 2004 by the Town Thursday, January 8, 2004 memorialized Westfield Regional Health Department Council of the Town of Westfield. the following Board action of Monday, No- 425 East Broad Street Bernard A Heeney vember 24, 2003: Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Tel. # (908) 789-4070 Town Clerk 03-07(V) ONE ELM STREET ASSOCI- Telecopier # (908) 789-4076 RESOLUTION ATES, L.L.C., ONE ELM Finance Committee STREET, BLOCK 3105, LOT Please be advised that the Westfield Board January 6, 2004 18, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL of Health has set their 2004 meeting sched- WHEREAS, there exists a need for the MAJOR SITE PLAN AP- ule. All meetings have been scheduled for Annual Audit of the accounts of the Town of PROVAL. APPLICANT SEEK- the first Monday of each month, at 5:30 PM, Kenilworth Westfield, and ING TO CONVERT A BUILD- with the exception of the April and Septem- WHEREAS, U.S. OMB Circular 133 and ING FORMERLY USED AS A ber meetings, which will be held on the State of New Jersey OMB Circular 98-07 BANK FOR THE PROPOSED second Monday of the month at 5:00 PM. Wonderful Mother/Daughter Bi-level style home features nine rooms, four mandate that there be an audit of Federal USE AS A RESTAURANT ON The meetings will be conducted in the Coun- bedrooms and two full baths. Quality amenities include marble tiled bath, and State Programs, THE FIRST FLOOR AND COM- cil Conference Chamber, located on the WHEREAS, on July 26, 1996 the Town of MERCIAL OFFICES ON THE first floor of the Westfield Municipal Build- crown moldings, recessed lighting, sliders to deck. Priced at $390,000. Westfield created a Deferred Compensa- SECOND FLOOR. APPLI- ing at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, tion Plan, which is offered to all employees, CANT PROPOSES TO CON- New Jersey. Members of the public are pursuant to Sections 403 (b) and 457 of the VERT PARKING AREA TO welcome to attend. Internal Revenue Code; and PARK LIKE SETTING WITH The dates are as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to NJAC 5:37-10 GAZEBO AREA TO BE USED February 2, 2004 September 13, 2004 PRUDENTIAL NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES WEBSITE www.PruNewJersey.com REALTOR® PRUDENTIAL NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES WEBSITE www.PruNewJersey.com the Financial Statements of such Deferred FOR OUT DOOR CAFÉ DIN- March 1, 2004 October 4, 2004 REALTOR® - Compensation Plan must be reviewed, ING AS REGULATED BY OUT April 12, 2004 November 1, 2004 WHEREAS, pursuant to rule 15c2- DOOR CAFÉ LICENSING. Ap- May 3, 2004 December 6, 2004 WestfieldWestfield Office Office -215 215 North North Avenue Avenue West West Telephone Telephone 908/232-5664 908/232-5664 12(B)(5) of the Securities and Exchange proved with conditions. June 7, 2004 Westfield Office - 215 North Avenue West Telephone 908/232-5664 Commission a Preparation of the Second- Kenneth B. Marsh There will be no meetings held in the Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey - An Independently Owned & Operated Member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. ary Market Disclosure Report must be filed Secretary months of July or August 2004. Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey - An Independently Owned & Operated Member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. for year ending December 31, 2003. 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $27.03 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $23.97 WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) authorizes the letting of contracts for professional ser- vices without competitive bidding; WHEREAS, Certificate of the Chief Fi- nancial Officer, certifying the availability of adequate funds for this contract, prepared in accordance with NJAC 5:30-1.10, has been furnished to the Town Clerk. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: 1. The firm of Suplee, Clooney & Com- pany, Registered Municipal Accountants and Certified Public Accountants, be engaged to make the statutory audit of the accounts of the Town of Westfield for the year ending December 31, 2004, in accordance with the regulations of the Division of Local Government Ser- vices, Department of Community Af- fairs of the State of New Jersey; an audit of Federal and State Programs in accor- dance with U.S. OMB Circular 133 and State of New Jersey OMB Circular 98- 07 and Assistance with Preparation of the calendar year 2004 Financial State- ment, the Annual Debt Statement and calendar year 2005 Fiscal Year Operat- ing and Capital Budgets, for a fee not to exceed $49,825.00. 2. The aforementioned firm also be en- gaged to perform the Review Report on the Town of Westfield Deferred Com- pensation Plan for an additional fee of $850.00. 3. The aforementioned firm will also be engaged to perform a preparation Mar- ket Disclosure Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2003 for an additional fee of $3,750.00. 4. Total fee for the year will be $54,425.00, with expenditure charged to audit ac- count. 5. This contract is awarded without com- petitive bidding as a “Professional Ser- vice” under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, NJSA 40A:11- 5(1) because NJSA 40A:4-11 exempts from public bidding any work performed pursuant to NJSA 40A:5-4. 6. A copy of this resolution shall be pub- lished in The Westfield Leader as pub- lic notice of the action taken in accor- dance with NJSA 40A:11-5. 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $69.87 Page 16 Thursday, January 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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PLANNING BOARD MATH TUTOR spected and successful brands, while and their employees.” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the FOR RENT signaling the arrival of something new, “Our new corporate identity repre- Planning Board meeting of the Township of WESTFIELD Ivy-level mathematics degree, unique and eminently brighter,” noted sents an important milestone in our Scotch Plains held on January 12, 2004, the PUBLIC NOTICE proven results. Calculus, WRRI President Aram Minnetian. “This drive toward becoming the new indus- Board adopted the Amended Resolution for OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE new corporate identity better reflects try leader,” added Minnetian. “Our SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY, statistics, trigonometry, math Broadway Associates and Ralph Checchio, CHANCERY DIVISION SATs. Joe (908) 781-0888. our expanded capabilities, deeper tal- global colleagues have embraced this Inc., Block 6102, Lots 21, 24 & 25 for an UNION COUNTY SAFE, SECURE LOCATION, ent, enhanced global presence and sta- change, and look forward to an even Extension to File a minor subdivision deed DOCKET NO. F-19324-03 IDEAL FOR STORAGE DINING ROOM SET tus as one of the world’s largest reloca- brighter future as Weichert Relocation for a period of 90 days. FILE NO. XCZ 55205 The file pertaining to this application is in $250.00/M tion and assignment management com- Resources.” NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Call Lori (973) 397-3541 Mahogany, 10 piece, Duncan panies.” WRRI is one of the world’s largest the Office of the Planning Board and avail- Phyfe table with leaf and 6 able for inspection during business hours. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Concurrent with the name change, a global relocation and assignment man- Barbara Horev JUNE L. GRATZ, her heirs, devisees, PUBLIC NOTICE chairs (2 arm) china cabinet, new brand identity has been launched agement firms encompassing over 120 Secretary to the Planning Board and personal representatives, and her, buffet and wall hanging mirror. for Weichert Relocation Resources, en- countries and serving over 550 clients. TOWN OF WESTFIELD 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $14.79 their or any of their successors in compassing a new logo and a tag line — The company’s services include INVITATION TO BID $3500 or best offer right, title and interest; (732) 968-9455. Brighter Minds. Brighter Solutions. outsourced relocation and assignment PUBLIC NOTICE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Sealed proposals will be received by the Brighter Futures. - to denote the illumi- management, domestic relocation ser- REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, Town of Westfield in the Council Chambers WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY PUBLIC NOTICE vices, international assignment services, 550 East Broad Street GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad PUBLIC NOTICE real estate management and resale ser- Westfield, New Jersey 07090 plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 AM TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS vices, financial services, payroll and (908) 789-4090 Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, prevailing time on Monday, February 2, 2004, New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- for the This is to certify that the within resolution PLANNING BOARD tax services, consulting services and ANNUAL NOTICE ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the Com- “PROPOSED STORM SEW- is a true and exact copy of the resolution RESOLUTION group move management services. Take notice that the Westfield Memorial plaint and First and Second Amendment To ERS ON VARIOUS ROADS IN adopted on January 6, 2004 by the Town For more information, please call WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Library Board of Trustees of the Town of Foreclosure Complaint filed in a civil action, THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, Council of the Town of Westfield. Jennifer Engel at (973) 290-5780. Township of Scotch Plains will require the Westfield will meet, which meeting the pub- in which Beal Bank, S.S.B. is plaintiff, and NEW JERSEY”. Bernard A Heeney services of an Attorney during the year lic may attend and in which the public may JUNE L. GRATZ, et al., are defendants, The work under this Proposal includes Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE 2004; and participate, to discuss and consider matters pending in the Superior Court of New Jer- the furnishing of all labor, materials and RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts TOWN OF WESTFIELD of public business, upon which formal ac- sey, Chancery Division, Union County, and equipment necessary to complete the work LAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., requires BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT tion may then be taken, on the following bearing Docket F-19324-03 within thirty- as shown on the Contract Drawings and JANUARY 6, 2004 that the Resolution authorizing the award of dates, in the meeting room of the Library at five (35) days after January 15, 2004 exclu- described in the Contract Specifications, TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council of Notice is hereby given that Westfield Board a contract for professional services without 8:00 P.M., the said meeting dates being: sive of such date. If you fail to do so, judge- and Proposals shall be in accordance with the Town of Westfield will meet in Confer- of Adjustment adopted Resolutions at its competitive bids be publicly advertised; ment by default may be rendered against such Drawings and Specifications and the ence Session, at which meeting the public January 12, 2004 meeting for the following Thursday, January 22, 2004 NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS you for the relief demanded in the Complaint terms proposed in the Contract. may attend and make comments, and ad- applications heard at its December 8, 2003 Thursday, February 26, 2004 HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Planning and First and Second Amendment To Fore- The major items of work under this con- dress the Council to discuss and consider meeting: Thursday, March 25, 2004 closure Complaint. You shall file your An- tract will include, but will not be limited to, the matters of public business, upon which no Board of the Township of Scotch Plains, Thursday, April 22, 2004 swer and proof of service in duplicate with following in estimated quantities: formal action will then be taken but which New Jersey, that Daniel S. Bernstein, Esq., 1. Gerard and Lori Gouldson, 519 Thursday, May 27, 2004 the Clerk of the Superior Court of New may subsequently be acted upon in a regu- an Attorney in the State of New Jersey, be Parkview Avenue seeking an exten- 800 Linear Feet 12 inch High Density Thursday, June 24, 2004 Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, lar Council Meeting, on the following dates appointed as Attorney to the Planning Board sion of time request-granted one year. Polyethylene Pipe Thursday, September 23, 2004 Trenton, New Jersey 08625, together with in 2004 in the Administrative Conference for the period effective from January 1, 2004 2. Matthew and Laurie Garfinkel seeking 350 Linear Feet 15 inch High Density Thursday, October 28, 2004 your check in the sum of $135.00 represent- Room in the Municipal Building, 425 East to December 31, 2004. an extension of time request-granted Polyethylene Pipe Thursday, November 18, 2004 ing the filing fee in accordance with the rules Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at This contract is awarded without competi- one year. 75 Linear Feet 18 inch High Density Thursday, December 16, 2004 of civil practice and procedure. 8:00 p.m., the said dates being the following tive bidding as a “professional service” un- 3. Paul and Melanie Sawina, 639 Hanford Polyethylene Pipe Monday, December 27, 2004 This action has been instituted for the Tuesdays, unless otherwise noted: der the provisions of said Local Public Con- Place seeking permission to erect a 8 Each Construct Various Type purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage dated tracts Law because the services are of such two-story addition in the rear-grant as The agenda for all of the said meetings is Inlets January 13 and 27 11/27/2001 made by June L. Gratz & Wanda a qualitative nature as will not permit the amended. not yet known. The aforementioned notice 5 Each Construct Manhole February 10 and 24 Gratz as mortgagors, to Crystal Mortgage receipt of competitive bids due to the sub- 4. Elliot and Natalie Beneroff, 880 Winyah has been prepared and will be posted, mailed March 9 and 23 Corp. recorded on 01/25/2002 in Book 8886 The successful bidder shall start con- jective difference in the work product of Avenue seeking permission to erect and filed in accordance with the provisions April 13 and 27 of Mortgages for Union County, Page 0112 struction ten (10) days after notice of award such persons and the fact that the ethical an addition-grant. of the Open Public Meetings Act. May 11 and 25 which Mortgage was assigned on 06/10/ of Contract is given, and shall complete all requirements of such profession will not 5. David and Carla Molowa, 1030 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $28.05 June 8 and 29 2003 to the plaintiff, Beal Bank, S.S.B. by work within thirty (30) calendar days after permit such bidding. Wychwood Road seeking permission July 27 Assignment Of Mortgage recorded on 07/ notice to proceed. I hereby certify that the foregoing to erect dormer above the existing ga- PUBLIC NOTICE August None 14/2003 in Book 1322 of Assignments Of Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Resolution was duly adopted by the rage-grant. September 7 and 21 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Mortgages for Union County, Page 0524 furnished and must be delivered at the place Planning Board of the 6. Adam and Meribeth Shell, 807 Embree October 5 and 19 PLANNING BOARD and (2) to recover possession of, and con- and before the hour above mentioned, and Township of Scotch Plains at its Crescent seeking permission to erect November 3 (Wednesday) and 23 cerns premises commonly known as 1621- must be accompanied by a certified check meeting of January 12, 2004. a 3rd level addition-grant. RESOLUTION December 7 23 Willever Street, Plainfield, New Jersey or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield Barbara Horev Colleen Mayer, Secretary WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the 07060. in an amount equal to at least ten percent TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town Secretary to the Planning Board Board of Adjustment Township of Scotch Plains will require the If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you (10%) of the base amount of the bid, but not Council of the Town of Westfield will meet in 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $33.15 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $26.52 services of an Engineer during the year may communicate with the New Jersey Bar less than $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. regular public meeting, at which the public 2004; and Association by calling 609-394-1101. You Each bid must also be accompanied by a may attend and participate, on the following PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts may also contact the Lawyer Referral Ser- Surety Company Certificate stating that said dates in 2004 in the Council Chambers of BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Law N.J.S.A. (40 A-11-1et seq.) requires vice of the County of venue by calling 908- Surety company will provide the bidder with the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad that the resolution authorizing the award of 353-4715. If you cannot afford an attorney, the required Performance bond in the full Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 8:00 p.m., RESOLUTION 04-01-01 a contract for professional services without you may communicate with the Legal Ser- amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion with a preliminary meeting at 7:45 p.m. in the BE IT RESOLVED the following meetings of the Mayor and Council will be held during competitive bids be publicly advertised; and vices office of the County of venue by calling Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualification adjacent Council Conference Room which Year 2004 at 8:00 P.M. at Borough Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers, 75 North Martine NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS 908-354-4340. Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the the public may also attend, the said meeting Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning You, the heirs, devisees, and personal forms included in and explained in the con- dates being the following Tuesdays, unless Board of the Township of Scotch Plains, representatives of June L. Gratz, and his, tract documents. otherwise noted: AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS New Jersey, that Paul W. Ferriero, PE, 95 her, their or any of their successors in right, Bidders must be in compliance with all January 6 January 13 January 20 West Main Street, Chester, New Jersey, title and interest, are hereby made party provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 supple- February 3 February 10 February 3 and 17 and Engineer in the State of New Jersey, be defendants to this foreclosure action as a ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- March 2 March 9 March 2, 16 and 30 appointed as the Consulting Engineer to the precaution that June L. Gratz, the record mative Action) and must pay workmen the * April 7 April 13 April 20 Planning Board for the period effective from owner of the mortgaged premises being prevailing wage rates promulgated by the May 4 May 11 May 4 and 18 January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004. foreclosed herein may be deceased in which New Jersey State Department of Labor and * June 2 June 8 June 1 and 15 This contract is awarded without competi- case you would have an ownership interest Industry for this project, copies of which are July 6 July 13 July 6 tive bidding as a “professional service” un- in the mortgaged premises and for any lien, on file in the Office of the Town engineer. August 3 August 10 August 3 der the provisions of said Local Public Con- claim or interest you may have in, to or Plans and specifications may be seen or September 7 September 14 September 14 and 28 tracts Law because the services are of such against the mortgaged premises. procured ($50.00) at the office of the Town October 5 October 12 October 12 and 26 a qualitative nature as will not permit the DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North * November 3 November 9 November 9 and 30 receipt of competitive bids due to the sub- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The December 7 December 14 December 14 jective difference in the work product of JERSEY Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject The Agenda and Regular Meetings will be held on Tuesdays except for those dates such persons and the fact that the ethical ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN any bid, and to waive any informality in any The agenda for all of said meetings is not marked with an * above. requirements of such professionals will not Attorneys At Law bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is yet known. The aforementioned notice has Official action may be taken at either the Agenda or the Regular Meetings of the Mayor and permit such bidding. 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301 deemed advisable to do so. been prepared and will be posted, mailed Council. Barbara Horev P.O. Box 1024 Kenneth B. Marsh and filed in accordance with the provisions Eleanor McGovern Secretary to the Planning Board Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Town Engineer of the Open Public Meetings Act. Borough Clerk 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $30.60 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $69.36 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $62.73 1 T - 1/15/04, The Leader Fee: $56.61 1 T - 1/15/04, The Times Fee: $45.90 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 15, 2004 Page 17

Local Stars Art Show, Auction Benefit To Aid Muscular Dystrophy Yang to Showcase SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch animation cells, watercolors, origi- Plains – Fanwood High School nal oils signed by the artist, docu- Talents at Concert DECA will be holding an Art Show mented sports memorabilia and es- WESTFIELD – Pianist Qiaozi and Auction Benefit to be held at tate jewelry. Yang of Westfield will perform the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Featured artists include Thomas works of Scarlatti, Chopin and School on Thursday, January 22. Kinkade, Wooster Scott, Picasso, Liszt in the Crescent Concerts Proceeds will benefit the Muscular Delacroix, Chagall, Boulanger, annual Showcase for Exceptional Dystrophy Association (MDA), help- Neiman, Fauchere, and Shaviko. Young Artists on Sunday, January ing in their continuing effort to com- The majority of the artwork will 25, at 3 p.m. at Plainfield’s Cres- bat neuromuscular diseases through have opening bids that are generally cent Avenue Presbyterian Church. programs of worldwide research, com- 50 percent less than traditional Qiaozi, a 16-year-old junior at prehensive medical and community framed gallery prices. Westfield High School, has stud- Get Outta services, and far-reaching professional Admission is $10 per person or ied piano for 11 years under four and public health education. $15 per couple, which includes re- different teachers. She began les- A preview of the art will be start- freshments, hors d’oeuvres, and door sons in China with her pre-school The House ing at 7 p.m., followed by the auc- prizes. Advance ticket sales are avail- teacher at age 4. At age 7, after By CAROL F. DAVIS tion, starting promptly at 8 p.m. able and preferred. moving to Indiana, she switched Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ross Galleries in Holbrook, N.Y. For more information, please call to Chun Chi An, a faculty mem- On January 17, at 8 p.m., The will conduct the auction, which will DECA at (908) 889-8600, exten- ber at Indiana University’s music Presbyterian Church in Westfield, feature more than 150 custom sion no. 340 and ask for Matt department. 140 Mountain Avenue, will host a framed and matted works of art; Goldberg or Dan Margolis for tick- Four years ago, Qiaozi moved Michelle Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Choral Art lithographs, etchings, serigraphs, ets and information. ARTS-FRIENDLY...At the corner of Irving Street and Central Avenue in Rahway, performance by The Choral Art to New Jersey, where she began to ARTS-FRIENDLY...At the corner of Irving Street and Central Avenue in Rahway, Society of New Jersey, Inc. The take more interest in piano under stands the Rahway Arts District Park. Due to a new initiative set forth by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, which will take the Union County Arts program includes a variety of works ™ the tutelage of Sondra Tammam. Center under its wing, the city expects to draw residents far and wide with expanded by Anton Bruckner, and Franz Jo- POPCORN During the 2001-2002 school facilities and multi-cultural programming. seph Hayden’s Mass in Time of year, she studied simultaneously War. Seats are $15 each. Call (908) with Dorothy Taubman. 654-3260. Cheaper By The Dozen: Qiaozi has been active in a num- ber of competitions including the Union County Arts Center * * * * * * * 1999 Andrew George De Grado CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Also that evening, the Coffee No Real Bargain Piano Competition, when she won the actual building would not be with a strong and growing following of With Conscience Concert Se- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent in her age category and performed changed, but hoped that improve- Union County residents. In this re- ries of Westfield will continue at ments would not only build a strong the First United Methodist By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER practically one for each child. gard we are and have been an impor- 2 POPCORNS economic future for the City of tant element in the City of Rahway Church, 1 East Broad Street, with Take Charlie for instance, the high Rahway, but “dissolve some connation plans to promote the Arts in Rahway a performance by Stephanie Corby At one point in Cheaper by the Dozen, school senior played by strapping Tom that Rahway is not safe” to visit. & Chris Rosser, a soulful song- when the ranting, raving, practically Welling. It was bad enough that the and attract audiences to arts events foaming at the mouth moppets shove St. John also confirmed that the that will directly and positively impact stress paired with an atypical acous- move separated him from his steady gal. UCAC would still seek funding from tical guitarist, at 8 p.m. Admission the cacophony level beyond infinity, Adding insult to injury, he’s having a the local business/retail and restaurant you can’t help but utter “Enough al- hard time fitting in at the new school. corporate entities such as Merck & community growing in the down- is $12, and the proceeds always Co., Inc. Foundation and the New benefit a charitable organization. ready!” Who cares if the assorted Baker Whereas the chip off the old block — town.” children are devastated by the move though of course he doesn’t realize it — Jersey State Council on the Arts/De- “It would be difficult to imagine * * * * * * * from bucolic little Midland to Evanston, was the starting quarterback in Mid- partment of State. that these effects would not be of Ill., all because Dad, portrayed by a land, here they’re threatening to make Management of the facility would Through Sunday, February 1, interest to the county (which is through New Brunswick’s George Street stressed-out Steve Martin, has landed him the bench warmer from Podunk. also be unchanged, she said, and the the purchase of the UCAC, becoming his dream coaching job? Long ago their Oh, the agony of the new neighbor- UCAC’s Board of Directors, which Playhouse will present the riveting a partner in the City of Rahway Arts drama, Agnes of Godod. A nun, a carryings-on crossed the line from cute hood. It comes back to us. We commis- includes Freeholder Alex Mirabella, District growth and redevelopment/ to beleaguering. You’d think that the erate a tad. That is, until the assorted would still “run the programs and day- dead baby, and an atheist psychia- revitalization plans),” he concluded. trist are entwined in a story that Stallions’ new football coach had gaggle really swing into action. The to-day operations” of the facility. When addressing concerns about how plopped them down somewhere in older ones silently seethe and do the Across from the UCAC, which is will keep you interested. Choose Kosovo. passive aggressive, guilt trip-inspiring the WSO would fit into the county and your seats online by visiting located on Irving Street, the city has UCAC plans, Jeff Jotz, who represents Of course we know where this is hate thing. But it’s the tot contingent, Qiaozi Yang already placed its Rahway Arts Dis- www.georgestplayhouse.org. Be going. The PG-rated remake of the 1950 waving the Me-Me flag and creating Rahway Mayor Kennedy, told The prepared to use the mouse, browser, trict Park, and not far down the street Leader/The Times, “Mayor Kennedy original, which starred Myrna Loy and more pain-inflicting havoc than can be her solo at a concert in the Arts Guild of Rahway can be found. and enable your computer’s cook- Clifton Webb, is, after all, a comedy. So, found in the average Three Stooges has always been proud that Rahway is ies. You can also call them at (732) Morristown. In 2001, she was a St. John said some cooperative events the Westfield Symphony’s home.” it is tacitly understood that first this movie, that has you eyeing the exit semifinalist in the New Jersey and activities between the Arts Guild 246-7717. Tickets are $32 to $38. movie will have a bit of sport with our signs. It’s a bit much. But then, come to “Our mayor pushes the arts not patience by way of pointing out that Symphony Orchestra Young Art- of Rahway, which provides music only because it is good for the revital- * * * * * * * think of it, that’s about all the film has. ist Auditions and was selected to classes, art exhibitions, arts education domestic bliss doesn’t come easy. Ulti- The screenplay, re-adapted from ization of business,” added Jotz, “but New Brunswick will also be the mately, it will win us with its sweeter Ernestine and Frank Gilbreth, Jr.’s book participate in the 2002 New York outreach, and fine arts classes, and the because he really is a big supporter of spot for Tuesday, January 20’s per- Philharmonic Young Artists Com- UCAC might be possible. side, end on a happy note, and send us by a cadre of writers, brings no great the arts.” formance of the undisputed King of home basking in the glow of its family new information to the old debate. A petition. “I have no particular objections to Nicole DiNegro, Executive Direc- Blues, B. B. King. His appearance values. Not! smattering of contemporary catch She earned first place in the the purchase of the Union County tor of the WSO, stated, “I think it’s an at the State Theatre will begin at 8 Instead, director Shawn Levy’s 21st phrases merely pays lip service to the duo category for the 2002 Music Arts Center by the county,” Arts Guild exciting project and I’m encouraged p.m., and tickets are $25 to $58. Call century update plays like a treatise on career quandary faced by so many of Educators Association (MEA) pi- Executive Director Lawrence Cappiello that out of the few initiatives outlined the box office at (732) 246-7469. the selfishness of children. Along with today’s parents. So don’t anticipate a ano competition and performed said. by the Freeholder Chairman one of He’ll tell you stories and play for you being steamrollered by the slapstick dev- sociocultural epiphany. at the MEA Winner’s Recitals in “It is one very practical solution that them concentrates on the arts. I hope as if he were in your living room. Yes, astation they wreak, we are abashed by What’s worse, expect no especially February of 2003. Qiaozi has also will enable the arts center to complete that we will be part of any program- he still has “Lucille.” And, no, he their behavior. Thank goodness the funny lines to emanate from Martin, taken a master class with Lillian long overdue renovations, additions ming they plan in the future.” never seems to age. dozen in question aren’t etched in that apparently hamstrung and uninspired Kallir after succeeding in the 2001 and air conditioning. The latter alone “Mayor Kennedy has always been overly precious, litter-of-kids-in-a-TV- by the so-so script. MEA Young Artist Master Class will enable the art center to increase supportive,” she added. “We are happy * * * * * * * sitcom style. Then we’d really despise Adding a nice presence to the doings, auditions. it’s program season to a full 12 months that the Freeholders are getting in- The Cirque Éloize is a nouveau them. Actually, the film is pretty good but nonetheless unable to lift the film Earlier, in the spring of 2003, of activity.” volved in such a big way.” circus, like the Cirque du Soleil, at avoiding said cloying stereotype. from its formulaic fate, Hunt’s Mom Qiaozi performed at Weill Hall in “The Arts Guild of Rahway is an Build in 1804 and originally named performing sans animal acts, but Naturally, I’m taking the parent’s side. throws fuel on the fire when, at the New York City after winning the important part of the downtown revi- “Ye Olde Rahway Theatre,” the UCAC with lots of music, energy, acrobat- But imagine how you’d feel if your loving most inopportune moment, her voca- Young Pianist Competition of talization plans of the City of Rahway, has served as an opera house, vaude- ics, juggling and laughs. They’re progeny saw the realization of your tional ship also comes in. Once upon a New Jersey solo category for her and as such has become a presence and coming to the McCarter Theater dreams as one big, lousy inconvenience. time a reporter for The Chicago Tri- ville stage and movie emporiums. Since There you are, plugging away at your bune, who traded in her byline for a ago group. She is the recipient of is increasingly recognized for the level 1972, the county has presented con- Center for the Performing Arts in the Suburban Music Study Club’s of quality of the arts programs pre- Princeton from Friday, January 16, passion for 20 some odd years, thinking steady stream of diapers, of late she’s certs and movies. The facility is also that no one’s noticed, and then the phone been penning a book about her life annual scholarship and will per- sented here in visual arts, music and known for its 2/7 Wurlitzer Model through the Sunday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., respectively. rings. By golly, it’s The New York Times. choices, titled, appropriately enough, form at the annual musicale in art education,” continued Cappiello. E27, which was installed around 1928. No, they don’t want to sell you a sub- “Cheaper by the Dozen.” March of 2003. “We have succeeded in attracting Union County Freeholder and (609) 258-ARTS is the number to scription, but a position has just opened Well, they want to publish it. But General admission is $15 with multi-county (residents of no fewer Westfield resident Mary Ruotolo did call for tickets and information. for a film critic. And they want to know, that means she’ll have to go to New York senior tickets at $10 and students than seven counties currently attend not return phone calls. would you be interested? “Gee Dad, for a while. Then there’s the book tour. at $5. For more information, events at the Arts Guild of Rahway) that’s great. Does that mean that you get That’ll take at least another two weeks. please call (908) 756-2468 week- audiences for many Guild programs to buy a Ferrari and we all move into a And surely Dad can’t say a thing. You days from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DWC Offers Sneak Peek penthouse on the Upper East Side?” is might just as well arm these kids with what you hope the kids ask. pitchforks and tell them to go wild. It But that’s not how it plays out for would amount to hardly more bedlam WF School Teacher, Of Upcoming Activities Martin’s Tom Baker. Granted, whilst than that which ensues. breeding the brood with his would-be Eventually, the dust clears. Cinemati- Brezinski, to Attend WESTFIELD – The Downtown Mass in Time of War on Saturday, Janu- author wife Kate, portrayed by Bonnie cally, it’s equivalent to the sun coming Westfield Corporation (DWC) has ary 17, from 8 p.m. at The Presbyterian Hunt, he was content to coach a division out after a catastrophic storm. It seems Arts Education Event outlined upcoming events and activi- Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain 3 team and live in the affordable sticks. impossible. How can things be so peace- WESTFIELD – Jean Brezinski, ties planned in Westfield during 2004. Avenue. For tickets in advance, please But when opportunity knocks and stirs ful after such decimation? The two a music teacher at Washington El- The Choral Art Society of New call (908) 654-3260 or $15 at the door. anew his zeal for the Stallions — where he moods can’t possibly be connected. A ementary School in Westfield, will Jersey, Inc. will present Anton On the same date and time, at First played his college ball, by the way — the bit dazed, because our defense mecha- attend a Professional Development Bruckner, Four Motets Ave Maria, United Methodist Church, 1 East Big Time beckons. And, just to make sure nisms caused us to zone out at the Workshop Session on Tuesday, Gradual (Locus iste), Os justi, Virga Broad Street, the “Coffee with a Con- we have a plot, the small fries protest. height of the chaos, we have now been Jesse loruit and Franz Joseph Hayden, science” Concert Series will present No matter. The Bakers are off to dropped down like Dorothy’s house in January 20, sponsored by the New Evanston and Division 1, and the audi- Jersey Performing Arts Center’s singers/songwriters Stephanie Corby The Wizard of Oz (1939). and Chris Rosser. A $12 donation will ence is sluiced into the story’s preemi- Still, Hollywood expects us to believe (NJPAC) Arts Education Depart- nent metaphor — parental ambition that we’ve received some sort of lesson ment in Newark. be accepted. For more information, Pen & Ink please call (908) 233-4211 or visit versus parenthood. What are the rules? in tolerance and compromise. We ap- The full-day professional devel- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 How much career aspiration is too much? preciate the sentiment, no matter how opment workshop sessions are de- www.coffeewithconscience.com. when they admitted to having The Chansonettes of Westfield will Can a happy medium be realized? Do the artificial, but know better. signed to provide instruction on trouble listening to one another financial benefits outweigh the social With several permutations available the various art forms. Brezinski Photo by Michael Rafelson for the Harvard Business School Bulliten conclude their “Tis the Season” tour Playwright Jeff Baron and acting as a team. Brownnoser implications? We want to do the right for viewing, including films and the will participate in workshops relat- on January 17 as well. For more infor- thing. But we also want to afford that television series that sprang from them, ing to theater, dance, creative move- Sam and lackluster David blamed mation, please call (908) 789-5819. triple-decker SUV with the platinum the Very Large Family comedy is prac- ment, music and storytelling. one another for their failures, while On Saturday, February 7, at 8 p.m., wheels and dual heated cup holders. tically a sub-genre unto itself. Then, team captain Troy admitted to The Presbyterian Church in Westfield The battle lines are drawn: the adults on there are those folks who just can’t get Jeff Baron will be the backdrop for The Westfield one side, the children on the other. We team their fill of ‘em ... know every kid’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Trump that he would never trust Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) next con- with the grownups ... well, at least I do. And name, their likes and dislikes ... maybe [email protected] Fanwood portrays Ross. Sam with his bank account. cert. The program includes the music of with 12 offspring, from emancipated Nora even their birthdays. Odds are they’ll Paris’ Theatre Antoine is one of the It doesn’t take a genius to deduce Delius (Walk to Paradise Garden), Gould (Piper Perabo), living off campus with her like Cheaper by the Dozen, though venue’s selected for Baron’s new play, that the women were victorious be- (Lincoln Legend), and Brahms (Sym- dislikable dandy of a boyfriend, down to the perhaps not as much as Yours, Mine and Mr. and Mrs. G. cause they tied up the tails of their phony No. 1). For tickets, please call the 5-year-old twins, Nigel (Brent Kinsman) Ours (1968), “The Brady Bunch” or SCMC Sunday Series The WCP is located at 1000 North WSO at (908) 232-9400. and Kyle (Shane Kinsman), filmgoing chil- “Eight is Enough.” The rest of us will Avenue, West. Tickets for all perfor- dress blouses, shed their blazers and For further information, please call dren can find an objector to identify with in agree that enough is too much. mances are $12. Reserved seating is nearly every age range. To Continue Jan. 25 let the bra straps show, flirting with the DWC at (908) 789-9444. * * * * * * * MURRAY HILL – Violinists available. For more information and every dude on the sidewalk. The Some of the ragamuffins, like fashion crazy Lorraine (Hilary Duff), are tem- Cheaper by the Dozen, rated PG, Nevena Bojovic and Milan curtain times, please call the box office men, who sweated out the ups and at (908) 232-1221. porarily bought by the hike in their is a 20th Century Fox release directed Milinkovic will join pianist Luba downs of entrepreneurship, re- NJWA Jazz Band Sets Vasilyeva in performing in the allowances that Dad’s new gig affords. by Shawn Levy and stars Steve Martin, “Sundays at Three Faculty Se- mained clad in suits, and barely But for others it’s never a bargaining Bonnie Hunt and Hilary Duff. Run- Celebration Singers, ‘Big Band & Swing’ chip. So there you have your sub-plots, ning time: 98 minutes. ries” at the Suburban Commu- Celebration Singers, loosened their ties. Perhaps if they nity Music Center (SCMC) in Children’s Chorus showed the Metropolis’ sidewalk- UNION — The National Coun- Murray Hill on January 25. cil of Jewish Women (NCJW), Union pounders some skin, the lemonade County Section, the YM-YWHA of This concert will be the second To Hold Auditions would have moved a little faster. event in a series, featuring cham- Union County (YM-YWHA), in CRANFORD — The Celebration ber music by artists from the CRANFORD While the phrase “The Appren- conjunction with the Jazz Band of Singers and Children’s Chorus will faculty of the SCMC joined by tice” borrowed from The Godfather The New Jersey Workshop for the guest performers. hold auditions for both choirs at the Arts (NJWA) will host a free concert Cranford United Methodist Church – “It’s not personal, it’s just business” The next concert, which will featuring the Big Band & Swing On Tuesday, January 20, from 7 to 9 – might apply to some corporations, sounds of the NJWA Jazz Band on be held on February 22, will fea- it is interesting how this show reedu- ture the music of woodwind spe- p.m. at the corners of Lincoln and Sunday, January 18, from 1:30 to Walnut Avenues in Cranford. cialist and SCMC faculty mem- cates viewers about the importance 3:30 p.m. at the YM-YWHA, lo- The Celebration Singers sponsor ber Rob Middleton. The season of “getting personal” in order to “do cated at 501 Green Lane in Union. finale will be held on March 14, the tuition-free Children’s Chorus that Participants will have the oppor- consists of youngsters aged 9 through business.” And, while the dress codes with a recital by guitarists and tunity to sing and dance to their 13 from the surrounding communi- of Protégé’s members leave some- favorite melodies and learn more SCMC faculty members Jason thing to be desired, the reality re- Shelkowitz and Alejandro Coté. ties. The adults consist of members about the origins of jazz and swing. aged 18 and older. They sing all types Tickets are $12 per adult or $6 mains that using feminine wiles to be Admission is free and refresh- of music from light classics to Broad- per student or senior citizen. taken seriously is not a dated strategy. ments will be served. For further For more information and di- way show tunes. information please call Gloria Brown Rehearsals are on Tuesday night, In which case, all we can say is – rections, please call (908) 790- at (908) 352-1207 and for direc- with children practicing from 6:30 to God help Gloria Steinem and the 0700. tions, please call (908) 289-8112. 7:30, and the adults from 8 to 10 p.m. National Organization for Women. Page 18 Thursday, January 15, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PPlaywrightlaywright FFlieslies IInn FFrromom LondonLondon TToo SSeeee HHisis PPlaylay PPererformedformed inin WFWF By MARYLOU MORANO “Unlike television or film, a play is Nominated for Best Play by the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times produced exactly as you write it,” Drama League, Visiting Mr. Green WESTFIELD — He has written Baron continued. He enjoys watch- has been produced in over 21 coun- for television, film, and for the stages ing the first production along with tries and in 15 languages. It has won of Sydney, Paris, and Manhattan, and an audience and uses viewer reac- the Best Play Award in Israel, Greece for a short January run, one of play- tion to make his own “fine tune and Germany. wright Jeff Baron’s productions will be adjustments.” Addressing a number of issues on right here in Westfield. Personal fame has followed the in- many levels, Visiting Mr. Green, deals The Westfield Community Players ternational acclaim of Visiting Mr. mostly with the relationship that de- (WCP), which premiered Baron’s Vis- Green. In 1999, Baron was invited to velops between a young homosexual iting Mr. Green last Saturday, will also speak at the United Nations, where he corporate executive named Ross, and present the play on Fridays and Satur- days, January 16, 17 and 23 and 24. A production that explores relationships on many levels, the play has been performed and has won awards in many countries. Born in Bayonne and raised in Lin- den, Baron now calls Manhattan home. “Although I no longer live in New Jersey,” said the playwright, “I love the state.” In fact, New Jersey is so much a Michelle Le Poidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COUNTY-OWNED...Dollars from the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will make possible an expanded stage area, part of Baron that he named one of a new heating and cooling system and more multi-cultural programming, as well as other amenities, which would otherwise his romantic comedy features, Jersey not be able to be provided by the cultural center. Girl. A graduate of Northwestern Uni- versity in Illinois with a degree in television and film production, Baron Purchase of County Arts Ctr. Will was encouraged by his father to study at Harvard for a Masters of Business Administration degree. “At the time I wasn’t quite sure Expand Programming and Facility how to make a living at production, and I enjoyed the business world. Victor Cenci for The Westfield Leader and The Times By MICHELLE Le POIDEVIN The penthouse, Delia reported is My father showed me that going to VISIT FROM A MASTER...Playwright and former Linden resident Jeff Baron and SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY VISIT FROM A MASTER...Playwright and former Linden resident Jeff Baron Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times where the HVAC (Heating, Ventila- Harvard was a great opportunity,” joined patrons at the Westfield Community Players’ production of his play, Visiting tion and Air Conditioning) and any he remembered. Mr. Green, on Saturday. Baron flew in from London to make the special trip. COUNTY – When he was named other piping and elevator space might Baron worked for several years in Pictured, left to right, are: David Neal, Stan Kaplan, Jeff Baron and Peter Clark. Chairman of the Union County Board be located. marketing at Coca-Cola and Ameri- also presented a reading of Visiting an aging Jewish man he nearly runs of Chosen Freeholders on January 4, Since the facility currently lacks an can Express before leaving the corpo- Angel Estrada of Elizabeth outlined a Mr. Green. over with his car. HVAC system, St. John said that the rate world to care for sick relatives. In 2001, Baron was the first Ameri- Stan Kaplan of Westfield has taken board initiative which would expand UCAC was unable to extend its pro- After trying his hand at film and tele- specific amenities and programming can and first artist to receive the the role of Mr. Green in the WCP gramming into the spring and sum- vision, Baron eventually began writ- KulturPreis Europa 2001, the Euro- production, while David Neil of at the Union County Arts Center mer. The new central air system will ing plays. (UCAC) in Rahway, which houses pean Award for Cultural Achievement. Continued on Page 17 Photo Courtesy of The Union County Arts Center make that dream a reality. some of the concerts staged by the ALL THE WORLD...needs a bigger Additioanlly, the extension or dou- Westfield Symphony Orchestra stage, and the Union County Arts Cen- bling of the stage house’s rear area will (WSO). ter is about to get one. flow over into the existing parking lot Pointing to the similarly successful behind the theater. Tableside to Hillside, Weiss Follows renovations due to investments in the “It is clear,” read the outline of arts in downtowns like Red Bank and ming and thereby serve our diverse renovation plans, “that upgrading the New Brunswick, Estrada stated in his community’s interest.” More multi- theater with up-to-date building sys- initiatives, “This year, we will make cultural events would be scheduled to tems and expanded facilities is neces- Whims, Will As Landscape Painter reach a broader spectrum in the com- such an investment in the City of sary for sustained growth and opera- By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Rahway, where Mayor James Kennedy munity, she said. tion.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times plans to use the historic UCAC as the Currently, due to space restrictions, St. John indicated that plans for a MOUNTAINSIDE – centerpiece of an arts district in that the UCAC cannot offer certain dance 100-room Holiday Inn Express and Mountainside resident and artist city’s downtown.” programs, which would require larger 500-space parking deck are also slated. Cynthia Smith Weiss can be counted According to Union County Public wings and stage area, or traveling These structures, she said, would be among the many residents who have Relations Officer Sebastian Delia, the Broadway shows that need their own located at the end of Irving Street, near been so drawn to the area that they actual price tag involved in the renova- backdrops, sets and scenery. Milton and Lewis Streets. have contributed indelibly to the fab- tion is “still in negotiations.” Official plans set forth by the county The county is also banking on the ric of Union County. In speaking with The Westfield include: extension of the rear of the city’s newly renovated NJ Transit sta- A landscape painter, printmaker Leader and The Scotch Plains- stage house, a new loading area, new tion, which might attract visitors and and book artist, Weiss’s career also Fanwood Times, UCAC Director of dressing rooms, a green room, admin- patrons, as it “serves more than 2,000 spans years of experience as a regis- Marketing & Public Relations Diana istration officers, expanded lobby/ passengers a day.” tered nurse, who has worked on the St. John said, “Renovations would al- lounge space, outside garden recep- Designated as a historical or “liv- surgical floors of both Columbia Pres- low us to bring in more extended tion space, and a concealed mechani- ing” landmark, St. John ensured that byterian and St. Luke’s Hospitals in programming, more diverse program- cal penthouse. Continued on Page 17 New York City. She is married to Attorney Sheldon Weiss and together they have three sons and six grand- children. So, how does a nurse, wife, mother and grandmother wind up having her paintings displayed throughout Photo Courtesy of Cynthia Smith Weiss RUSTIC VIEW... “Tuscan Hills V” by Mountainside artist Cynthia Smith Weiss the entire state? Passion. Passion for is only one example of the artist’s vibrant use of color and playful and imaginative painting. It is as simple as that. manipulation of subject matter. To view the piece in its colorful splendor, visit Weiss no longer works as a nurse www.goleader.com. and devotes her time entirely to her Plains-Fanwood Times that, after art. Raised on a farm, she is passion- times to focus on her craft. having grown up on a farm, the out- ate about landscapes. Her two favor- When asked why landscapes be- doors were part of her inner being. ite subjects are Vermont and Italy, came her main focal point, Weiss told She does not feel that landscapes are and she has traveled to Italy many The Westfield Leader and The Scotch any easier or more difficult that por- traiture, she simply is drawn to them, almost is a spiritual way. Pen & Ink: With Michelle Le Poidevin While her paintings are always rec- ognizable landscapes, they are not actual depictions. Weiss uses bright, As Gatekeeper to Billions, Trump bold and exaggerated colors, allowing the artist within her to take her to Uncovered Gem With ‘The Apprentice’ places she often cannot imagine her- By MICHELLE Le POIDEVIN self. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Each painting is a surprise, she told Some arrived at The Trump Towers on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan The Leader/Times, and oftentimes she does not know exactly how a piece suited up for success, while others were dressed in low-cut tube tops and of artwork will turn out. She merely mini skirts with aspirations lower than 15 minutes of MTV-flavored allows the artist’s will to take over. notoriety. The viewers’ first chal- “The painting has to sing to me,” lenge when watching NBC’s “The she said. Apprentice,” is to discover who is Weiss paints with oil on paper, which is a departure for many artists really driven to make millions be- that paint with oil. Canvas takes up a side The Donald, and who is lot of space, and, in addition, she strategizing their next camera close- discovered that oil on paper moves up. This show, which premiered last unhindered and gives her a lot of Thursday evening for 1½ hours, and freedom. She has converted her two-car ga- will replace “Ed” in the Wednesday, rage into a studio and it has become 8 p.m. timeslot, is a priceless treat for a true artist’s working environment. audiences who crave reality televi- Weiss, who is ardent about moun- sion programming, but appreciate tains and trees, has painted such local an intelligent, unscripted challenge. landscapes as Echo Lake Park, Sur- prise Lake and The Environmental Certainly there are drama queens to Center in Morristown. be found in both the male and female She is a member of The Artist’s teams living in the Tower’s IKEA Circle at The Watchung Arts Center showroom-type digs. Producer Mark and also The Book Arts Round Table in South Orange. Burnett of “Survivor” fame would NBC Television HE MEANS BUSINESS...Mogul In giving advice to aspiring artists, have it no other way. However, these Donald Trump pulls no punches with Weiss encourages them to work hard folks who come from all walks of life his eager beavers on NBC’s “The Ap- and to work constantly. Even when truly want a chance at the American prentice,” where everyone wants to go things do not seem to be going well, to his penthouse, but no one wants to hard work will eventually reveal a bit Dream and each is sharp enough to visit The Boardroom. know Trump is the man to deliver. of magic. “Always keep working,” she said. That is, unless he and his cohorts deem the contestant worthy of his enterprise. Weiss’s work is currently displayed Otherwise, someone is going to be walking out of “The Boardroom” with his/ at the restaurants Theresa’s Restau- her head hung low, fired, dejected and sent away in a big yellow taxi. rant on Elm Street and The Mojave The female team, which originally wanted to tag themselves as “Donald’s Grille on North Avenue, both in Darlings” but opted for “Protégé” instead, is comically a disappointment Westfield. Her paintings decorate the establishments, but are also for to the sex. One contestant, Heidi, sits before Trump at The Boardroom sale, and may be viewed by private table bearing all to her boss in a tank top. Another contestant, Omorosa, appointment by calling (908) 654- could not hike her skirt any higher or it would be up to her chin. Giddy, 4665. giggling and more concerned about reapplying their lipstick than organiz- This coming fall, Weiss will have ing the lemonade stand mandated by Trump, the gals end up earning more yet another private show, this time at The Bouras Properties, 25 DeForest money. Most of their customers were men, who walked away with more Avenue in Summit. The theme of the than a cup of lemonade, but a couple of phone numbers. show will be “new landscapes,” paint- The men, who were already selling lemonade at the Fulton Fish Market ings of Vermont and Italy that she has (a stinky location) while the ladies were still trying to figure out the not yet shown. The artist’s private difference between 53rd and Eighth and 53rd and Ninth, took a nosedive show will run during November and December of 2004. Continued on Page 17