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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 1, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 48-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Policeman Files Suit Against Westfield and Former Chief By PAUL J. PEYTON department computers to conduct ille- contacted Officer Kasko about the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader gal background checks in 2004 on alleged illegal background checks. WESTFIELD – A Westfield police several town residents and alleged re- Officer Kasko questioned officers on officer has filed a lawsuit against the taliation the officer faced when he whether they knew of inappropriate town on allegations that he was ha- attempted to look into the validity of use of the police computer systems to rassed and retaliated against after he the illegal background checks. run criminal histories of any town reported information to town offi- “During a telephone conversation residents. cials per the town’s “whistle blower” with the editor of a local Westfield Upon learning of Officer Kasko’s policy. newspaper (The Westfield Leader), inquiries, Chief Tracy ordered a de- Officer Gregory Kasko filed a law- Chief Tracy advised the editor that he tailed report from Officer Kasko ex- suit on November 14 in U.S. District maintained files on certain Westfield plaining “why (the) plaintiff had not Court in Newark, a suit assigned to residents, which contained illegal personally advised him (Chief Tracy) Judge William Martini. The three- criminal background checks that he of the matter,” the suit charges. count suit names Town Administra- had run on these residents. During While preparing a police report on tor Jim Gildea and former Police Chief that conversation, Chief Tracy pro- October 28, 2004 detailing the alle- Bernard Tracy as co-defendants along vided the names of a number of the gations of illegal background checks with the town. residents,” the lawsuit charges. by Chief Tracy and other Westfield The Kasko lawsuit stems from alle- One of the residents reportedly in- police officers as reportedly ordered gations concerning misuse of police vestigated, local attorney John Blake, by the chief, Officer Kasko became ill with a rapid heart rate that led the Westfield Rescue Squad to respond to his home, according to the lawsuit. “Despite the plaintiff’s (Officer David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader FAN TRADITION…A few thousand football fans enjoy the 101st meeting between Westfield and Plainfield high schools Kasko’s) condition, Chief Tracy in- at Kehler Stadium on Thanksgiving morning. Plainfield won the game 9-0 in a spirited contest, making the series now 50- sisted upon the plaintiff’s return to 44-7 in favor of Westfield. headquarters, which the plaintiff was unable to do,” Officer Kasko charged in his lawsuit. The officer reportedly went to see WF Introduces Ordinances Mr. Gildea on November 3 to report “harassment and anticipated retalia- tion” against him by Chief Tracy. The officer alleged in his suit that Mr. Addressing Traffic Hot Spots Gildea refused to take the harassment By MICHAEL POLLACK As the road is currently constituted, awarded “a contract plus alternates” complaint against Chief Tracy and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader there is no uniformity to its paving for environmental remediation for ordered him (Kasko) out of his office. WESTFIELD – The November and width. Some parts of the street are parking lot no. 8, located on Prospect Officer Kasko was instead advised to 22 Westfield Council conference as narrow as 18 feet, while some are Street. fill out a complaint, which he did on meeting focused on various road closer to 24 feet, although Mr. Marsh “We need to inspect the gasoline November 4, 2004. improvements, debate on Scutter said one advantage to uniformity is tanks under the ground. The good Officer Kasko charged that Mr. Road paving and an update on the better drainage. news is that we received a favorable Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader Gildea and his assistants wrote memos remediation of the Prospect Street Mr. Macaloon told The Leader that price for not only the bid, but also the RECOUNT CONFIRMED…At the Westfield Fourth Ward recount, Council- man Rafael Betancourt scrutinizes a voter’s entry after his address was missing. on Officer Kasko’s visit to the parking lot. if the decision were up to him exclu- alternate (removals, repairs, storage, Looking on are former councilman Neil Sullivan, Westfield GOP Chair Asm. Jon administrator’s office, identifying him The town introduced a tripartite sively, he would not put the curbs in, replacing sidewalk, landscaping). It’s Bramnick, Mr. Betancourt, Michael Moussalem of the Board of Elections, as the source of the harassment and ordinance, which changes three sec- speaking of the restrictive nature of a very attractive bid price,” Mr. Gildea County GOP Director Anthony Attanasio, Beth Nilsen, Attorney Kraig Dowd, retaliation complaint against Chief tions of traffic laws in town. One the curbing in terms of openness and said. councilman-elect Tom Bigosinski and county clerk Joanne Rajoppi. Tracy. The memos were reportedly ordinance designates Florida Street emergency vehicle access. In addi- The exact price, Mr. Gildea told sent to the Westfield Police as a through street and will place stop tion, he mentioned the character of The Leader, is slightly more than Department’s (WPD) Internal Affairs signs at the intersections of Ayliffe the Wilson School area. He noted that $64,000, which was lower than the Department. Avenue and Florida Street, Florida if one were to look around the area, council expected and means the town Officials Recertify On November 15, Officer Kasko and Wyoming Street and Pinegrove there is little to no Belgian block and will not need to appropriate any new was notified that he was under inves- and Ayliffe Avenues. the residents, most likely, would not money. tigation by the WPD’s Internal Af- Town Engineer Ken Marsh ex- want it. “We’re charging this to special or- Bigosinski As Winner fairs Department for “insubordina- plained, “These amendments are di- At Tuesday’s meeting, Second Ward dinance 2031, which was money ap- tion, false or incomplete reporting rectly related to the hot spots and Councilwoman Jo Ann Neylan stated propriated for environmental work By MICHAEL J. POLLACK listed on his ballot. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and conduct subversive of good order recommendations by (the town’s traf- her intentions to meet with residents on a parking deck,” Mr. Gildea added. It was suggested at the recount that and discipline of the department,” fic consultant) Gordon (Meth).” of the aforementioned streets to de- “Since we will not proceed on that WESTFIELD – On Monday, the poll worker at the site might have according to the lawsuit. Other recommendations will in- termine a general consensus and how (the deck), that means no new money county elections officials recertified been neglectful in forgetting to de- When contacted Monday by The clude making Wychwood Road and payment will be handled — whether will be needed.” Democrat Tom Bigosinski the win- mand an address. Westfield Leader, Mr. Gildea said the Woodland and Kimball Avenues the town pays or assesses. The town introduced another ordi- ner by one vote over Eric Leuthold – Election Board Deputy Administra- town was served with the lawsuit on through streets, and forcing four-way In other business, Town Adminis- nance Tuesday night to accept im- 1,469 to 1,468 – in the race for the tor Michael Moussalem told The November 23. He said the Suburban stops at the intersections of trator Jim Gildea said the town CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 fourth-ward seat on the town council. Westfield Leader the issue of a poll Joint Municipal Fund, of which Wychwood and Kimball, Wychwood County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi con- worker not verifying an address is not Westfield is a member, was contacted and Woodland and Kimball and ducted the recount at the voting ma- uncommon. “Most are senior citizens, to see if the town is covered through Woodland. The state Department of chine warehouse in Scotch Plains. realistically. It’s a nationwide prob- its employee liability insurance Transportation must be contacted, and MS BOE Deliberates On the recount, Mr. Bigosinski said, “I lem and it’s not easy to recruit poll policy. The town’s labor attorney was “if there’s no approval, we must think have always agreed that a recount was a workers.” also contacted. The lawsuit was on of a different way to achieve the four- good idea to ensure that every vote was Mr. Moussalem said the county of- the agenda to be discussed in execu- way stops,” Mr. Marsh said. Rehiring Musial Arch. properly counted, especially in such a fers 12 to 15 “intense” poll-working tive session at the town council’s Tues- Concerning the four-way stops, close race. And now that the recount is training classes and a person must day night meeting. Kris Macaloon, assistant town engi- By BETSEY BURGDORF contractor Ciro Randazzo was sup- complete, and I have officially been de- attend every two years. To entice people “We will proceed accordingly,” said neer, told The Westfield Leader the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader plying arose. clared the winner for a second time, it’s a to work the polls, he said the compen- Mr. Gildea. “Obviously there is only town will be “reversing conditions” MOUNTAINSIDE – The The building sat unattended and relief to know that the process was sound sation rose from $125 to $200. one side that has presented at this on the roads and is conducting traffic Mountainside Board of Education unprotected from the elements due to and the result accurate. I look forward to While not a judge, he said he couldn’t point,” the town administrator stated. counts and analysis, which “investi- (BOE) wrestled over a motion to re- holes in the roof, while the BOE being sworn in and serving the fourth “see a flag raised on one vote if the Officer Kasko is seeking compen- gates the possibility of four-ways and hire Joel Musial Group, an architec- worked with Hartford Insurance Com- ward as their duly elected representative.” signature matched.” satory and punitive damages, attor- reversing the stops.” tural firm, to supply the plans for pany to remove Mr. Randazzo from Republicans, acknowledging that the Mr. Foerst maintained that “there is neys’ fees and additional relief as Similar to Watchung Fork and renovations at Deerfield School dur- the job. The outcome of this seven- process is “unchartered territory,” com- no concession” on Mr. Leuthold’s part. approved by the court. He is seeking Franklin School, residents raised con- ing the board’s November 22 meet- month period of claims and counter pared the voter database with a deed list He said analysis needs to be vetted a trial by jury. cerns on Kimball Avenue, in the Top- ing. claims was that mold was found and subjected questionable signatures before moving forward. His attorney, Julien K. Neals of Chasan ping Hill area, about line of sight The project includes the remodel- throughout the building. to scrutiny. For the party, yesterday was “It is incumbent on us in a one-vote Leyner & Lamparello of Secaucus, told issues and children walking in and ing of the school media center, as After the BOE successfully settled a “fact-finding mission” for attorneys election to closely scrutinize and re- The Leader Tuesday morning that the out between cars at pick-up and drop- well as parking lot work. The scope claims against Mr. Randazzo and re- to assess whether sufficient grounds view what happened. We will be ex- town has 20 days to issue its response to off times. of the work is estimated at approxi- moved him as general contractor, it exist to file a challenge. They have 30 amining residency requirements and the court on each of the counts. The The council introduced an ordi- mately $79,000. hired Paul Otto Construction Com- days following the original election to flag those that are questionable. We defense would respond if the town were nance Tuesday night, which will limit The dispute arose over the fact that pany to finish the job. Mold file a contest, giving the group a Thurs- need to uphold the integrity of the to decide to issue counter charges against parking on one side (school side) of the Musial Group was the architect remediation had to be added to the day, December 8 deadline. process,”Mr. Foerst added. Officer Kasko. Mr. Neals said he ex- Kimball Avenue between Linden on hand during the ill-fated construc- scope of work, as well as the replace- After reviewing the tapes of the five On the prospect of further legal chal- pects the case to be heard by a jury within Avenue and Canterbury Road for one tion at Beechwood School. Approxi- ment of materials ruined by moisture. election machines, Ms. Rajoppi read lenges by Mr. Leuthold, Mr. Bigosinski the next one-and-a-half to two years, hour at pick-up and drop-off times. mately three years ago, construction The Musial Group remained as the aloud the results of the absentee and said, “Again, I would hope that every- unless the case is settled out of court. Mr. Macaloon said work on North at the school was halted when numer- architect overseeing the job. provisional ballots. Mr. Bigosinski and one involved would honor the wishes When asked about jury awards in Chestnut Street is underway and High- ous problems with the quality of work CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 his attorney, Kraig Dowd of Union of Westfield’s voters. But if the strat- employment retaliatory cases, Mr. land Street is “imminent.” He told City, tallied votes. Eric Leuthold’s coun- egy of the Westfield Republicans is to Neals said, “The sky’s the limit.” He The Westfield Leader that “they’re sel and Fourth Ward Councilman Jim ignore the will of the voters and in- said a similar case last year against working on the layout (of Highland) Foerst, Second Ward Councilman stead comb through the voter logs the City of Paterson and its mayor and hopefully can begin next week.” Rafael Betancourt, former Councilman hunting down targeted fourth-ward resulted in a $700,000 verdict against At Tuesday’s brief council meeting, Neil Sullivan and Union County Re- residents in an effort to invalidate se- the defendants– $350,000 against the Mr. Marsh said work on Highland is publican Committee Executive Direc- lected votes, it will be a sad day for mayor individually and the same “mobilizing” and preparatory work tor Anthony Attanasio assisted the Re- fourth-ward voters, and, frankly, an amount against the city. That deci- is scheduled to begin within the next publican challenger in verifying signa- invasion of their privacy. I hope better sion is currently under appeal. two weeks. The town awarded the tures and probing the voter database. judgment is exercised and the town Mr. Neals said legal fees in em- small roads package of Lenox, Assemblyman and Westfield GOP isn’t put through that.” ployment litigation cases depend “on Webster, Terrace and Forest to the Chairman Jon Bramnick also attended. Officials’ reactions were manifold. how aggressive the other side is,” same contractor as Euclid and Members of Mr. Leuthold’s contin- Board of Elections Chairwoman June although fees can be “in the hundreds Kimball, but work has not begun as of gent put together a list of deceased Fischer said that in her 19 years of of thousands (of dollars).” yet. persons who were still on the rolls and experience, she’s seen one situation “We anticipated him getting in last examined the County Records Office’s similar, in Berkeley Heights in the MS Council Introduces week; he hasn’t been able to start deed list. Republicans compared the 1980s, but has yet to see a recount Stormwater Ordinances yet,” Mr. Macaloon added. voter database versus the deed list. change the certified results. To her, the Concerning Scutter Road, the town Representatives further investigated formalities and the recount analysis By KIMBERLY BROADWELL received input from residents who all deed transfers and red-flagged any- are usually “an exercise in futility.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader said planned paving encroached on one who sold his or her property in the Board of Elections Commissioner MOUNTAINSIDE – The borough property lines. Mr. Marsh said the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader last 14 months and voted. John DeSimone said, “it’s conceiv- council passed four ordinances Tues- town is searching for the best pos- PAGEANTRY…Members of the Westfield High School Marching Band and The Republican body asserted that able to find one vote” in order to day evening to comply with New sible fit, “but it doesn’t come without color guard add to the pageantry and spirit at Kehler Stadium on Thanksgiving one of Mr. Leuthold’s neighbors moved change the results. Jersey stormwater regulations involv- pain.” morning during the traditional football game with Plainfield. out of the fourth ward and voted in the Ms. Rajoppi said the Union County ing the control of litter, illegal con- If curbing is placed, he explained election. The person in question lives poll workers are upstanding and “do a nections to the stormwater system, that anything narrower than 24 feet PAGE INDEX in District 1, and Mr. Leuthold said he great job.” She said with such a rigor- depositing yard waste into streets and would “compromise circulation” and Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 19 Real Estate .... 11-17 knows that the person sold his prop- ous process, she “would be surprised” requiring leaves and grass to be con- risk safety by limiting emergency Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 A&E ...... 21-22 Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-17 Classifieds...... 18 erty on September 30. No address is if the certified election was overturned. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 vehicle access. Page 10 Thursday, December 1, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication GW Discusses Pay-to-Play, POLICE BLOTTER Boro Pedophile-Free Zone By ELISIA LAU and picnics. Westfield Lerner, 33, was arrested at 6 a.m. at the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader He did not state examples of these Monday, November 21, Darren intersection of King Street and Martine GARWOOD — The borough towns, but asked for a resolution that Crumley, 34, of Elizabeth was arrested at Avenue following a motor vehicle stop, council listened to the benefits of would ensure no celebratory agenda Springfield Avenue and Nomahegan which revealed outstanding warrants. Drive and charged with driving while Saturday, November 18, Christopher enacting a pay-to-play law and a on that day and clear it only for the intoxicated; possession of suspected co- T. Dufour, 43, of Flemington was ar- September 11 remembrance day. function of remembrance. The caine; possession of drug paraphernalia; rested and charged with DWI at the inter- Also, during the borough’s Novem- memory of September 11 is somber, hindering apprehension; refusal to sub- section of Park Ave. and Church St. ber 22 meeting, council members and he recommended that the council mit to a breathalyzer test; driving with a Saturday, November 18, Mindy E. stated their interest in creating a pe- draft a resolution to that effect. revoked license and possession of a con- Davidson, 49, of Berkeley Heights was dophile-free zone. In addition, sev- Council members Victor DeFilippo trolled dangerous substance in a motor arrested for outstanding warrants follow- eral residents expressed concern over and Kathleen Villaggio raised their vehicle. He was also charged with hinder- ing a motor-vehicle stop on North Av- the maintenance of business proper- interest in making Garwood a pedo- ing apprehension for allegedly providing enue and Hetfield Avenue. ties along South Avenue. phile-free zone. Mr. Renaud intuited police with a false name. Crumley was Saturday, November 18, Ronald R. held on bail. Dismuke, Jr., 18, of Somerville was ar- Borough attorney Robert Renaud potential effects of that law. Monday, November 21, a Springfield rested following a motor vehicle stop, Bob Green for The Westfield Leader said he heard the pay-to-play law Currently, he said, no convicted Avenue business reported a vehicle bur- which revealed outstanding warrants. HAPPY THANKSGIVING…Paris Mercurio beams in her father’s arms, as discussed at three or four seminars. sex offenders live in town. Approxi- glary that occurred on Springfield Av- Friday, November 25, Gregory E. Bell, WO1 Mike Mercurio returns home from duty in Iraq on the eve before Thanks- He said the law would affect persons mately 20 New Jersey towns have enue near Cardinal Drive. Someone 33, of Carteret was arrested following a giving along with others of the 250th Signal Battalion from the Westfield Armory. who make campaign contributions passed similar ordinances, Mr. smashed the driver’s side window and motor vehicle stop for providing officers and propose to do business with cer- Renaud stated. He said that a federal broke open the glove compartment; noth- with false information. He was charged tain municipal groups. Mr. Renaud appeals court upheld the constitu- ing was reported missing. with obstruction of justice. The arrest Mountainside BOE raised questions to be addressed if the tionality of the law in another circuit, Monday, November 21, a Westfield took place at South Avenue and Martine law is seriously proposed, including but in New Jersey, the Third Circuit resident reported that someone damaged Avenue at 1 a.m. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 his motor vehicle while it was parked in Saturday, November 26, Daniel W. whether or not an individual’s contri- of Appeals Court has yet to rule on the area of Dorian Road and Codding Morales, 22, of Scotch Plains was ar- “I think the architect could have ment.” He also stated that the Musial bution would disqualify a company whether this law is constitutional. Place. The vehicle had been scratched, rested and charged with DWI and posses- put the red flag up sooner,” board Group is familiar with the project and from a government contract. Therefore, it is possible that the possibly with a key, along the entire length sion of drug paraphernalia following a member Carmine Venes said. “My if the BOE went with an outside con- He said the borough might deter- introduction of such a law could of the driver’s side. motor vehicle stop on Martine Avenue concern is that we’re going in the tractor it would cost the district ap- mine a person’s history of contribu- present a legal challenge down the Wednesday, November 23, Adali and Watson Road. same direction.” proximately $150,000, almost twice tions through a questionnaire or sur- road, he said. Mr. Renaud said the Baigorrea, 22, of Elizabeth was arrested Saturday, November 26, Isabel D. Board President John Perrin ex- the cost of hiring the Musial Group. vey; that he or she has made no con- earliest such an ordinance could be and charged with aggravated assault af- Marques, 39, of Garwood was arrested on plained that it was the responsibility Board member Ray Haggar stated tributions which would disqualify the introduced is 2006. ter she and three other women allegedly outstanding warrants on Midway Avenue of the general contractor to oversee firm from receiving a contract with Two residents expressed concern assaulted an employee at a South Av- and Willoughby Road at 1:40 p.m. fol- that he would also be hesitant to ob- enue business. Westfield Rescue Squad lowing an investigation. all construction work. He also stated tain the services of the Musial Group the borough. over the way South Avenue looks personnel treated the victim at the scene. Sunday, November 26, Roger W. that Musial Group did “periodic ob- if no other changes were made. “We On another matter, Mayor Dennis when entering Garwood, including Baigorrea was released on her own re- Fleitas, 24, of Plainfield was arrested servation of the project.” all learn from past experience,” Mr. McCarthy discussed a suggestion via the appearance of an auto body shop cognizance with a summons. No one after a motor vehicle stop at 9:48 p.m. on “Services that were a miserable McLaughlin concluded. e-mail from a resident concerning the and parking lot across from Home else had been charged in the case at press South Avenue and Martine Avenue re- failure in Mountainside were the The motion to hire the Musial creation of a September 11 obser- Depot. There is also an issue with a time. vealed outstanding warrants. contractor’s responsibility,” Mr. Group was unanimously passed. vance resolution. The mayor said that new drainage spout pouring water Friday, November 25, Matthew Monday, November 27, Cliff X. Perrin said. Board Secretary and Busi- In other news, Mr. Perrin announced elsewhere in the state, towns have onto the sidewalk near Mama’s Piz- Clemente, 19, Laura Wagenblast, 18, Navarro, 21, of Union was arrested at ness Administrator Roderic that the Governor Livingston High begun to mark the day with zeria that will be looked into and and Alisa Flesher, 18, all of Cranford 11:11 a.m. on Martine and Midway Av- McLaughlin added, “We are looking celebratory events like school parades rectified by the borough. were arrested following a motor vehicle enue following a motor vehicle stop, which School Highlander Band took first place stop at Virginia Street. Clemente was revealed outstanding warrants. into a construction management firm in the Tournament of Bands competi- charged with possession of less than 50 Tuesday, November 28, Daryl L. to oversee the work.” tion in the Group 1 competition. Ac- grams of suspected marijuana; posses- Cunningham, 20, of Plainfield was ar- Mr. McLaughlin, who joined the cording to Mr. Perrin, the Highlanders sion of drug paraphernalia; possession rested after a motor vehicle stop on South district in June, stated that he has “some beat out “27 other bands who had en- of a controlled dangerous substance in a Avenue and Terrill Road revealed he had experience in construction manage- titlement to be there.” The Highlanders motor vehicle and careless driving. outstanding warrants. were recognized for Best Music and Wagenblast and Flesher each were Mountainside Best Visual. “It was a super huge, big charged with possession of less than 50 Thursday, November 24, patrons of a deal,” Mr. Perrin said. Mountainside grams of suspected marijuana and pos- Route 22 West restaurant reported that session of drug paraphernalia. All three the headlights were stolen from their car. Westfield students in grade nine through 12 at- were released on their own recognizance The area around both headlights had tend Governor Livingston, which is in with summonses. been pried and the driver’s side door Berkeley Heights. Saturday, November 26, Christopher window was smashed, police said. Po- Council Second grade students from Romine, 21, of Pittsburgh, Pa. was ar- lice said there was glass on the driver’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Beechwood School presented the rested at Summit Avenue and Midvale seat and on the ground and no tools were board with their solution to the ero- and charged with driving while intoxi- left behind. provements to Max Place and dedi- sion problem occurring on the play- cated (DWI). He also was taken into Thursday, November 24, criminal mis- cate it as a public right-of-way. Mr. ground behind the school. The Play- custody on a contempt of court warrant chief to a vehicle was reported at a Route Macaloon described the ordinance as ground Erosion Project was meant to for $81 out of Kenilworth. Romine was 22 West business. The front bumper of released to a responsible individual after the vehicle was partially removed and a “formality to accepting the land as help students come up with solutions satisfying bail on the warrant. one headlight was partially removed. a town road.” Max Place creates an for a problem, while incorporating Sunday, November 27, Steven Danatos, Closer inspection revealed the other head- intersection with Normandy by Wil- social studies, science and math, as 52, of Edison was arrested at Central light to be intact; both had small pry low Grove. well as real world solutions. Avenue and Virginia Street and charged marks around the rim. A witness de- Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said he Three students took the podium Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader with DWI. He was released to a respon- scribed the suspects as two black males is organizing a proclamation for the and explained how their solution could POLICE CHIEF MAHONEY...Brian Mahoney is sworn in as the new Scotch sible individual. wearing jeans. One was wearing a long- individuals in charge of the wel- help solve the problem and save the Plains Chief of Police Tuesday night in the municipal building before a packed Scotch Plains sleeve white t-shirt and a black wool cap. come home efforts and hopes to give playground, while their classmates audience by Township Clerk Barbara Riepe. Chief Mahoney’s daughters, Brianna Wednesday, November 23, a patron of The suspects drove away in an off-white credit to those people involved in looked on. The cost for the project and Kelly (right) assist. Town Attorney Doug Hanson watches in the foreground. a Park Avenue restaurant reported being Honda. the victim of theft. The victim stated he Thursday, November 24, Javier welcoming home the soldiers. had to be calculated and fundraising left a gift under the table and when he Castillo, 22, of Mexico was spotted uri- The town will approve four demo- ideas were presented. returned it was missing. It is not known nating outside of his car on Route 22 East. litions, including one on East Broad “Some of these solutions are pretty how much the gift was worth. When officers approached the vehicle, Street. Mr. Gildea said the property imaginative,” Mr. Perrin said in comple- Mountainside Council Wednesday, November 23, an owner the suspect attempted to drive away, po- in question was deferred from last menting the students on their ideas and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of a business on Waldheim Court re- lice said. Police said Castillo could not year as it relates to the Temple E- all the work that went into them. ported that tools were stolen from one of produce a driver’s license or identifica- manuel parking situation. “Now that The board reluctantly approved a tainerized. $47,000 and that now there are ap- his trucks. The tools were valued at ap- tion. The suspect was unable to speak that the matter is closed, we can now motion accepting the resignation of Two weeks ago at the council’s proximately 100 or so scuff marks proximately $1,500. There are no sus- English and a Spanish-speaking officer go forward with the demolition.” Erma Hennings, who has served as a November 22 conference meeting, from rollerblades or skateboards. He pects at this time. was unavailable. Officers were unable to Thursday, November 24, a patron of a process a report due to the language bar- Prior to any business discussed at teacher’s assistant for the past nine they discussed a $60,000 budget in- asked that an ordinance be consid- Park Avenue restaurant reported that his rier, police said. Tuesday’s meeting, the council ob- and a half years. Mr. Perrin and other crease for the library. Mayor Robert ered making it unlawful to use such vehicle was entered and several items Saturday, November 26, Kyle A. served a moment of silence for Jerry board members recognized her for Viglianti stated that he wanted to see equipment on the tennis courts. Other were taken. The vehicle was parked in the Corbin, 19, of Somerville, Ali T. Haskins, Gerardiello, the owner of Jerry’s Bar- her outstanding contribution to the an increase in services for the in- councilmen, including Paul Mirabelli, lot when unknown persons entered the 18, of Bridgewater and Andrew J. bershop, who passed away Novem- district and wished her luck in the creased expenditure. stated that they would like to see a vehicle and removed an iPod and some Buckmire, 19, of Bridgewater were ob- ber 18. pursuit of her teaching certificate. Planning board and board of ad- $1,000 fine. Mr. Mirabelli also sug- clothing. served idling with their vehicle lights off justment members will be required to gested that the courts be locked im- Friday, November 25, a resident of in a Route 22 East business parking lot The Chelsea at Fanwood is hosting take five to 15 hours of courses start- mediately until the ordinance is passed Country Club Boulevard reported being after hours. Police said a search of their ing in January – the cost of which will and a video camera is installed. Bor- the victim of theft. The victim said that vehicle produced under 50 grams of mari- unknown suspects stole his cell phone juana. As all three passengers were being be added to the budget. ough Administrator James Debbie and made several thousand dollars’ worth arrested for possession of marijuana, Lifeline Screening Councilman Keith Turner reported stated that there were funds from a of calls. Corbin attempted to prevent officers from that two months ago the borough ten- state grant to purchase a video cam- Fanwood placing them in custody, police said. nis courts were resurfaced at a cost of era. Wednesday, November 16, Natwan T. Corbin was also charged with driving Radiology, LLC Jenkins, 28, of Plainfield was arrested at while intoxicated (DWI). 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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, December 1, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO.48-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] DOT Expects Route 22 Bridge Project to Start in 2008 By FRED T. ROSSI to safer passage between Park Av- three planned phases of construc- Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood enue and Bonnie Burn and New Provi- tion and also speak with state trans- SCOTCH PLAINS — The state dence Roads. portation officials about the plan. Department of Transportation (DOT) On Monday at the Scotch Plains DOT officials held a similar event anticipates beginning the renovation Municipal Building, DOT officials last week in Watchung. and upgrade of the Route 22 bridge in held what was billed as a public In 2001, after considering several Scotch Plains in mid-2008. The $15.5- information center where residents DOT proposals that included a new million project will take about two could examine preliminary draw- bridge to the east of the present years to complete and lead, it is hoped, ings detailing the project and the structure to directly connect Park Avenue with Bonnie Burn Road, the township council endorsed a plan for a new, widened bridge in the same location as the present crossing. During the past several months, there has been consider- able survey work in connection with the project. The three-phase project will fo- cus on lessening the intensity of the traffic jams that plague the bridge and its surroundings, especially during the morning and evening rush hours, while also improving safety Fred Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times POLICE CHIEF MAHONEY...Brian Mahoney is sworn in as the new Scotch Plains Chief of Police Tuesday night in the at both ends of the bridge. The DOT municipal building before a packed audience by Township Clerk Barbara Riepe. Chief Mahoney’s daughters, Brianna and plans to rebuild and expand the Kelly (right) assist. Town Attorney Doug Hanson watches in the foreground. northern intersection at New Provi- dence and Bonnie Burn Roads by adding two left-hand turn lanes from the bridge onto Bonnie Burn Road, Mahoney Sworn In As PD Chief; adding an additional through lane from the bridge onto New Provi- dence Road and adding a right-hand turn lane from New Providence Heather Glen Tax Plan Defended Road onto northbound Bonnie Burn By FRED T. ROSSI which took place at the beginning of Tuesday night of three of his prede- Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood BRIDGE UPGRADE...Scotch Plains Councilwoman Paulette Coronato discusses Road. the council’s regular meeting. cessors — Marshall Nelson, Thomas proposed refurbishment of the Route 22 bridge at Park Avenue in Scotch Plains In the vicinity of the intersection, SCOTCH PLAINS — Brian Scotch Plains, he said, speaking of O’Brien and Robert Luce — as well with Department of Transportation officials at community forum on Monday. Bonnie Burn and New Providence Mahoney was formally sworn in as Chief Zyla, “lost a community leader as his wife, three children, parents Roads will be expanded to two lanes Scotch Plains Chief of Police on Tues- and a leader of the police department. and extended family along with Chief in all directions and will have dedi- day evening before the township coun- And most of all, I lost a good friend.” Zyla’s wife and daughter. cated left-hand turn lanes at all four cil and a standing-room-only crowd He said the late chief is “going to be Chief Mahoney, who was promoted Planning Bd. Wants corners. of close to 200 family members, sorely missed here and among the to Captain in April 2004, pledged At the southern end of the bridge, friends and law enforcement col- community.” that, as police chief, he would “do the project will include a new traffic leagues. Chief Mahoney thanked Township what I’ve done since I was a patrol- Martine Specifics light to regulate traffic turning left Chief Mahoney, who joined the Manager Thomas Atkins and the man — do the best that I can,” and from the bridge onto Park Avenue as police department in 1987, succeeds council members for their support of said he would lead the department By FRED T. ROSSI The other proposal showed access well as northbound traffic on Park Mark Zyla, who died on October 14, the police department “during trying “forward in a positive direction.” Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood via two side-by-side driveways lead- Avenue. The bridge itself will be only 17 months after assuming the times,” and commended his officers Mayor Martin Marks, on behalf of SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- ing from Martine Avenue, thus creat- expanded to three northbound lanes department’s top position. for comporting themselves well in the township council, congratulated ship planning board this week asked ing two so-called flag lots, which are and the installation of sidewalks on “This has been a difficult month for the weeks since Chief Zyla’s untimely Chief Mahoney and told him he had developers for more details on re- oversized pieces of property acces- both sides of the 45-year-old over- me and the police department,” Chief death. “the utmost confidence that you are vised site plans submitted in connec- sible only via a narrow strip of drive- pass. Mahoney said after his swearing-in, He acknowledged the presence CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tion with a subdivision application way and which were outlawed sev- In an effort to alleviate flooding for a Martine Avenue property that eral years ago. from the nearby Green Brook, three has raised concerns about increased Township engineer Thomas Quinn detention basins will be built, one flooding among a number of nearby raised the possibility that township between the intersection of Bonnie Conditional, Prohibited Uses residents. emergency personnel might raise Burn and New Providence Roads Messercola Brothers Building Co. objections to the driveway scheme and across the street from the is seeking to subdivide a four-acre given the lack of maneuverability for county-owned ballfields, another in piece of land at 1461 Martine Avenue their equipment once they were in- the grassy area along eastbound Create Fanwood’s Image into three lots, retain an existing home side the site. He suggested that, per- Route 22 between Park Avenue and By DEBORAH MADISON hours of operation. the zoning board of adjustment. A fronting on Martine Avenue and build haps, semi-circular driveways in the the bridge and a third along the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Each municipality has its own list developer must show just cause as to two large homes at the rear of the L- immediate area of the two homes be state right-of-way on eastbound FANWOOD — The municipal land of permitted conditional uses par- why a prohibited use would be more shaped property. added to rectify the situation. Route 22 at the edge of the parking use law (MLUL), the legal basis for ticular to each zone. Although the of a benefit than a detriment to gain In October, plans were presented When it was noted that flag lots lot at Snuffy’s Pantagis restaurant. municipal planning in New Jersey, uses may differ from town to town, approval. to the board showing that the two rear were illegal, thus creating the need DOT officials said on Monday that requires that every municipal zoning most conditional-use ordinances in- Fanwood recently proposed add- homes would be accessible via a new for a variance in the Messercola ap- only one building — a small house ordinance must be based on a master clude many of the same types of uses ing community drop-in centers, cul-de-sac that would run along the plication, it was pointed out that such facing the northern intersection — plan. The purpose of each master with some unique exceptions. check-cashing operations, tarot or southern edge of the property, mean- lots are permissible in the R-1 and R- would be removed as part of the plan is to coordinate the land-use Scotch Plains and Fanwood, for fortune card reading, dollar stores, ing the roadway would be situated 2 residential zones as long as the lot project. policies of a municipality and to pro- instance, both list houses of worship, pawn shops, car washes and video behind the rear yards of several homes area is at least one-and-a-half times After a final design is finished in vide a clear description of the gas stations, public utilities and non- arcades to their list of prohibited uses. on adjacent Inverness Drive. the required 40,000-square-foot size. January 2008, the project will pro- municipality’s goals and the policies. profit charities, among others, in their Planning board member and chair- At the time, those homeowners Robert Freud, engineer for ceed in three phases toward its ex- The master plan elements required permitted conditional uses. man of the ordinance committee John objected, saying the new road would Messercola, said each of the two rear pected April 2010 completion. The by the MLUL include a statement of However, Scotch Plains also lists Deitch explained at a recent board result in a loss of privacy and could lots were in excess of 65,000 square initial phase will involve refurbish- objectives, principles, assumptions antique stores, book stores, jewelry agenda meeting that the ordinance also lead to increased flooding into feet. ment of the area from the turn-off and policies underlying the master stores, florists, camera stores, beauty committee determined that these uses their rear properties. Board members Several residents from Inverness from eastbound Route 22 to Park plan, a land-use element, a housing shops, tailor shops and luggage goods could attract unwanted loitering that at the time wondered if a feasible Drive, Martine Avenue and Duncan Avenue and onto the southern end of element with fair-share plan and a as conditional uses, while Fanwood was not desired in the borough. alternative would be to move the road Drive, which runs behind the prop- the bridge as well as the northern community characteristics section. does not. Although only a town or borough to the northern edge of the property, erty in question and along a brook intersection of Bonnie Burn and New According to the MLUL, each ele- Prohibited uses can be for a par- council can vote to change an ordi- which borders a single home. prone to flooding, reiterated concerns Providence Roads. ment should include a review of ex- ticular zone or for the entire town. A nance, a revision to the conditional- At this week’s meeting, two re- they expressed in October about The second phase will focus on isting characteristics, analysis of prohibited use ordinance can also or prohibited-use ordinance usually vised and non-detailed drawings were stormwater drainage and increased refurbishing the western section, or trends and needs, statement of goals permit existing establishments of that begins with an ordinance or zoning presented showing access to the two flooding from any development of southbound lanes, of the bridge while and objectives and a proposed plan. type to be grandfathered in and per- subcommittee making a recommen- proposed homes at the rear via a north- the property. the third phase would involve refur- Among the many ordinances nec- mitted to remain operational but for- dation to the planning board or board ern route. One plan showed a cul-de- Mr. Quinn said state law requires bishing and expanding the eastern essary for the orderly operation of a bidden to expand or relocate. Prohib- of adjustment, which in turn makes sac leading from Martine Avenue that any new development lead to a section, or northbound lanes. During municipality and included in most ited uses and some conditional uses a recommendation to the town coun- straight into the rear of the site, which decrease in stormwater run-off, the latter two phases, vehicular traffic master plans are a conditional-use requiring variances require an appli- cil. Sometimes the initial commit- will be nearly evenly divided between something he said would be accom- will be re-routed onto the lanes not ordinance and a prohibited-use ordi- cant to apply for a use variance before CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the two new properties. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 under construction. nance. A conditional-use ordinance specifies the types of businesses or residences that may be permitted in certain zones, if a use meets certain conditions. The conditions imposed can be specific set backs, building heights or land-coverage maximums, as well as outlining special requirements regard- ing lighting, traffic flow, parking or SP Mayor’s Gala To Be Held at Pantagis SCOTCH PLAINS — The annual Scotch Plains Mayor’s Charity Gala will be held tomorrow, December 2, at Snuffy’s Pantagais Renaissance, from 7 p.m. to midnight. The event will begin with a cock- tail hour from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by a recognition ceremony of township volunteers of the year; dinner and dancing. Fred Lecomte for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Proceeds from this year’s Charity STANDING ROOM ONLY...The municipal building is packed Tuesday night by Gala will go to the Scotch Plains Mu- well-wishers as Brian Mahoney is sworn as the new Chief of Police of the Township nicipal Alliance Committee and the of Scotch Plains. LINKING LEADERS…Two Wednesdays ago, members of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club held their “Linking American Red Cross for the Gulf Coast PAGE INDEX Leaders” program at the Pantagis Renaissance restaurant. This annual function pairs students at the Scotch Plains- Hurricane relief fund. Tickets are $55 Fanwood high school with different business and professional leaders in the community. The students spend the morning and are available at the recreation de- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 18 at the office of those participating in the program. They learn of the function and techniques of the organization, and then, partment office. For more information Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 Obituary ...... 19 as guests of the Rotary for lunch, they report on what they learned. call (908) 322-6700, ext. 221. Community ... 6-8 Real Estate .... 11-17 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, December 1, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Downtown Fanwood POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tee will hire the services of a town change with the times as new types of Westfield intersection of King Street and Martine planner for input. businesses crop up. In recent years, Monday, November 21, Darren Avenue following a motor vehicle stop, The master plan goals that precede storage facilities, Internet cafes and Crumley, 34, of Elizabeth was arrested which revealed outstanding warrants. conditional and prohibited uses can outdoor dining have become more at Springfield Avenue and Nomahegan Saturday, November 18, Christo- include wanting to preserve residen- frequent applicants for use variances. Drive and charged with driving while pher T. Dufour, 43, of Flemington was tial neighborhoods, protect historic More towns are choosing to revise intoxicated; possession of suspected arrested and charged with DWI at the structures and preserve natural re- and expand their conditional-use or- cocaine; possession of drug parapher- intersection of Park Ave. and Church sources, while preventing suburban dinances, according to Westfield Zon- nalia; hindering apprehension; refusal St. sprawl or traffic congestion. Marring ing Official Kathleen Neville. As more to submit to a breathalyzer test; driv- Saturday, November 18, Mindy E. a neighborhood’s sights, sounds or towns are using town planners to cre- ing with a revoked license and posses- Davidson, 49, of Berkeley Heights smells is often a reason for adding a ate a certain image and to enhance sion of a controlled dangerous sub- was arrested for outstanding warrants particular type of business to the con- their business districts, conditional stance in a motor vehicle. He was also following a motor-vehicle stop on HELPING THE COMMUNITY…The Fanwood Business and Professional Asso- ditional or prohibited uses list. uses are becoming more restrictive, charged with hindering apprehension North Avenue and Hetfield Avenue. ciation (FBPA) made a donation to the Fanwood Community Foundation at the Fanwood Community Center on November 20. Pictured, left to right, are: Before granting a conditional-use she said. for allegedly providing police with a Saturday, November 18, Ronald R. Christopher Rosin, President of the Fanwood Community Center; Peter Chemidlin, variance to a business, the board of false name. Crumley was held on bail. Dismuke, Jr., 18, of Somerville was FBPA president, and Dale Flowers, FBPA vice president. adjustment can require that a devel- Eliminating County Monday, November 21, a Spring- arrested following a motor vehicle stop, oper promise to meet certain specific field Avenue business reported a ve- which revealed outstanding warrants. conditions that may be particular to Gov. Topic of Forum hicle burglary that occurred on Spring- Friday, November 25, Gregory E. that business. For example, a board AREA — The Change County field Avenue near Cardinal Drive. Bell, 33, of Carteret was arrested fol- SP Planning Board could require that a dog-grooming Government Steering Committee, in Someone smashed the driver’s side lowing a motor vehicle stop for pro- salon install special air filters to pre- sponsorship with the League of window and broke open the glove viding officers with false information. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vent unwanted odors from leeching Woman Voters of the Montclair Area, compartment; nothing was reported He was charged with obstruction of plished by the installation of under- and those preferring the flag-lot op- into the community, as a condition of hosted last night (November 30, after missing. justice. The arrest took place at South ground detention basins. He admit- tion pointing out that the granting a use variance. press time) entitled “The Massachu- Monday, November 21, a Westfield Avenue and Martine Avenue at 1 a.m. ted that there was little that could be homeowners, not the township, Boards may not, however, deny a setts Experience: Ending County resident reported that someone dam- Saturday, November 26, Daniel W. done about flooding from the brook, would be responsible for the upkeep use variance to businesses that are Government.” aged his motor vehicle while it was Morales, 22, of Scotch Plains was although one condition that might of the driveways, as opposed to a legally allowed in a particular zone Massachusetts State Senator Rich- parked in the area of Dorian Road and arrested and charged with DWI and be included in any final approval is cul-de-sac, which would be a town- without just cause. Gregory ard Moore, who led the abolition of Codding Place. The vehicle had been possession of drug paraphernalia fol- that the portion of the brook run- ship street. Cummings, Fanwood Planning Board county government in his home state, scratched, possibly with a key, along lowing a motor vehicle stop on Martine ning through the property in ques- Board Chairwoman Maria Sartor chairman, pointed out that the laws was the guest speaker. the entire length of the driver’s side. Avenue and Watson Road. tion be cleared of fallen trees and broke the deadlock by asking that protect the developers as well as the The forum was held at the Cedar Wednesday, November 23, Adali Saturday, November 26, Isabel D. branches in an effort to lessen natu- Messercola submit new, detailed towns. A town cannot design ordi- Grove Municipal Building. Baigorrea, 22, of Elizabeth was ar- Marques, 39, of Garwood was arrested rally-occurring dams that could lead plans incorporating the driveways nances that discriminate against le- rested and charged with aggravated on outstanding warrants on Midway to flooding. but with some sort of cul-de-sac at gitimate retailers, he said. The public Brownie Troop 417 assault after she and three other women Avenue and Willoughby Road at 1:40 Near the end of the meeting, when the top to make vehicle maneuver- can, however, voice their objections to allegedly assaulted an employee at a p.m. following an investigation. board members were polled about ability easier. the governing body and influence the Achieves Goal South Avenue business. Westfield Res- Sunday, November 26, Roger W. their preference — cul-de-sac or The board’s next meeting is Mon- use variance process. Businesses can, FANWOOD — On Saturday, No- cue Squad personnel treated the vic- Fleitas, 24, of Plainfield was arrested driveway — the panel was split, with day, December 12, although it is un- in turn, take municipalities to court if vember 19, Brownie Troop 417 from tim at the scene. Baigorrea was re- after a motor vehicle stop at 9:48 p.m. advocates of the former option pre- clear whether sketches will be ready they feel that the board discriminated Brunner Elementary School in Scotch leased on her own recognizance with a on South Avenue and Martine Avenue ferring not to create new flag lots in time for that meeting. against them without just cause. Plains earned a royal outing. As a summons. No one else had been revealed outstanding warrants. Jim Fawcett, chairman of the Scotch result of selling Girl Scouts nuts, charged in the case at press time. Monday, November 27, Cliff X. Plains Board of Adjustment, told The candy and cookies, the second grad- Friday, November 25, Matthew Navarro, 21, of Union was arrested at Times, “More and more, these boards ers raised enough money to have lunch Clemente, 19, Laura Wagenblast, 18, 11:11 a.m. on Martine and Midway Chief Mahoney are dealing with legally complicated with their mother or grandmother at and Alisa Flesher, 18, all of Cranford Avenue following a motor vehicle stop, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 issues and rely heavily on the advice Charlie Brown’s and see Rodgers & were arrested following a motor ve- which revealed outstanding warrants. up to this task,” while Mr. Atkins said creased property tax monies being di- of legal counsel. And these boards Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Pa- hicle stop at Virginia Street. Clemente Tuesday, November 28, Daryl L. that Chief Mahoney had “the poten- rected to the township government, an frequently operate under the threat of per Mill Playhouse in Milburn. was charged with possession of less Cunningham, 20, of Plainfield was tial to do an outstanding job.” additional $50 million in municipal litigation.” Family, friends and co-workers than 50 grams of suspected marijuana; arrested after a motor vehicle stop on Much of the rest of the council’s government revenue over the next 30 Mr. Fawcett also pointed out that were instrumental in helping the girls possession of drug paraphernalia; pos- South Avenue and Terrill Road re- meeting was taken up with an extended years, Mayor Marks said. conditional and prohibited uses reach their sales goals. session of a controlled dangerous sub- vealed he had outstanding warrants. discussion of the Heather Glen housing He said Heather Glen homes, now stance in a motor vehicle and careless Mountainside development and property-tax abate- valued at about $650,000 each, would driving. Wagenblast and Flesher each Thursday, November 24, patrons of ment plan for homeowners there that result in an annual property tax bill, at were charged with possession of less a Route 22 West restaurant reported has drawn some criticism. present rates, of about $13,000 vs. than 50 grams of suspected marijuana that the headlights were stolen from Mayor Marks offered a defense of $14,000 for a similarly valued home and possession of drug paraphernalia. their car. The area around both head- the plan, under which residents in the elsewhere in Scotch Plains. All three were released on their own lights had been pried and the driver’s age-restricted community presently The apportionment of taxes on the recognizance with summonses. side door window was smashed, po- under construction will pay slightly land portion of the tax bill will remain Saturday, November 26, Christo- lice said. Police said there was glass on lower taxes, most of which will go to the same, with about 64 percent ear- pher Romine, 21, of Pittsburgh, Pa. the driver’s seat and on the ground and township government coffers. marked for education and the remain- was arrested at Summit Avenue and that no tools were left behind. After Wood Road resident Walter der split about evenly between the town- Midvale and charged with driving Thursday, November 24, criminal Appel said he was having “a difficult ship and county governments. Taxes on while intoxicated (DWI). He also was mischief to a vehicle was reported at a time accepting tax abatements for new- improvements to the land, i.e., the house taken into custody on a contempt of Route 22 West business. The front comers” while long-time residents will itself, would be earmarked mostly to court warrant for $81 out of bumper of the vehicle was partially continue to pay the full tax levy, Mayor the township government. Kenilworth. Romine was released to a removed and one headlight was par- Marks, as he did at the council’s previ- “This is a home run for the taxpayers responsible individual after satisfying tially removed. Closer inspection re- ous meeting, laid out the details of of Scotch Plains,” the mayor said. bail on the warrant. vealed the other headlight to be intact; how the Heather Glen development Resident Mary Cappio said she was Sunday, November 27, Steven both had small pry marks around the came to be and why the tax abatement “uncomfortable with an abatement that Danatos, 52, of Edison was arrested at rim. A witness described the suspects would prove to be beneficial to town- ignores the schools,” saying the quality Central Avenue and Virginia Street as two black males wearing jeans. One ship taxpayers. of the local school system is a primary and charged with DWI. He was re- was wearing a long-sleeve white t- The 11-acre property between Jerusa- driver of rising home prices. leased to a responsible individual. shirt and a black wool cap. The sus- lem Road and the Westfield border had “It’s disturbing that you would ig- Scotch Plains pects drove away in an off-white been a “blighted” area that was used for nore our greatest assets — our children Wednesday, November 23, a patron Honda. illegal dumping and was environmen- and our schools,” she told the council, REACHING GOAL…Fanwood Brownie Troop 417 pose upon achieving their of a Park Avenue restaurant reported Thursday, November 24, Javier tally contaminated. The mayor laid out calling it a “bad precedent to set.” sales goal. Pictured, left to right: first row: Grace Lesce, Bella Velez, Samiksha being the victim of theft. The victim Castillo, 22, of Mexico was spotted three options: leave the property as is, Mayor Marks said the schools Vittalraj, and Lainie Kosciolek; second row: Sierra Lesiak, Jessica Ferrara and stated he left a gift under the table and urinating outside of his car on Route Natalie Zimmermann; third row: Georganne Yarbenet, Alaysia Joi Hicks and allow a developer to build what they weren’t being ignored. “We didn’t want Micayla Mirabella. when he returned it was missing. It is 22 East. When officers approached wanted or declare the property as an to add to the burden” of local schools by not known how much the gift was the vehicle, the suspect attempted to area in need of redevelopment. having a large townhome development worth. drive away, police said. Police said The mayor said if the council had being built and adding new students Wednesday, November 23, an owner Castillo could not produce a driver’s allowed a developer to build without into the system. He told Mrs. Cappio of a business on Waldheim Court re- license or identification. The suspect any restrictions, the property could have that the apportionment formula for prop- ported that tools were stolen from one was unable to speak English and a become home to several hundred erty taxes in the new development is set of his trucks. The tools were valued at Spanish-speaking officer was unavail- townhouses or a large assisted-living by state statute. approximately $1,500. There are no able. Officers were unable to process facility. The council will vote at its Tuesday, suspects at this time. a report due to the language barrier, Instead, “now we have a piece of December 13 meeting on an ordinance Thursday, November 24, a patron of police said. property that won’t burden the school introduced this week that authorizes a Park Avenue restaurant reported that Saturday, November 26, Kyle A. system,” given the age restriction for the township to grant the tax abatement his vehicle was entered and several Corbin, 19, of Somerville, Ali T. residents there, and thanks to the in- to the Heather Glen property. items were taken. The vehicle was Haskins, 18, of Bridgewater and An- parked in the lot when unknown per- drew J. Buckmire, 19, of Bridgewater sons entered the vehicle and removed were observed idling with their ve- an iPod and some clothing. hicle lights off in a Route 22 East NEIL SULLIVAN Friday, November 25, a resident of business parking lot after hours. Po- Country Club Boulevard reported be- lice said a search of their vehicle pro- President, Westfield Mortgage ing the victim of theft. The victim duced under 50 grams of marijuana. Free credit evaluation and approvals stated that unknown suspects stole his As all three passengers were being Guaranteed closing costs cell phone and made several thousand arrested for possession of marijuana, New home purchases dollars’ worth of calls. Corbin attempted to prevent officers Construction loans Fanwood from placing them in custody, police Refinances Bob Green for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Wednesday, November 16, Natwan said. Corbin was also charged with HAPPY THANKSGIVING…Paris Mercurio beams in her father’s arms, as T. Jenkins, 28, of Plainfield was ar- driving while intoxicated (DWI). 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PUBLICATION Westfield Firemen Begin Holiday Food Drive WESTFIELD – Westfield holiday meals to approximately 75 Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Asso- families. During each of the nine years ciation (F.M.B.A.) Local No. 30 will of its existence, the holiday food drive begin its 10th annual holiday food has grown, with the number increas- drive this month for needy area resi- ing to 145 in 2004. The list has con- dents. tinued to grow this year. Non-perishable food items will be F.M.B.A. Local No. 30 donates one accepted at fire headquarters, 405 turkey and additional food, as re- North Avenue West, until 11 p.m. on quired, to complete each basket given Friday, December 16. The food bas- to a family. While asking for the kets will be distributed through local community’s help in accomplishing churches and civic organizations in this year’s goal, the firefighters also time for the holidays. expressed appreciation to all those In its first food drive in 1996, who have contributed to past food F.M.B.A. Local No. 30 distributed drives. SANTA’S HELPERS...Margaret Maguire, Faith Maricic and Cathy Shea orga- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Amateur Astronomers Sets nize the toy drive in Westfield by Coldwell Banker for needy children. Pictured, WE NEED YOUR HELP…The Westfield Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Associa- left to right, are: Mrs. Maguire, Mrs. Maricic and Mrs. Shea. tion (FMBA) Local No. 30 is asking for help with their holiday food drive this month to provide for needy area residents. All items will be accepted at fire headquarters, 405 North Avenue, West, until 11 p.m. on Friday, December 16. Upcoming Program Schedule Coldwell Banker Office CRANFORD — Amateur Astrono- will be invited to the William Miller mers Inc. will conduct its monthly Sperry Observatory on the campus Chansonettes Announce membership meeting on Friday, De- and will have the opportunity to Seeks Toys For Needy Kids cember 16 at 8 p.m. in the Roy Smith speak with club members and tour WESTFIELD – Coldwell Banker Kathy Shea and Faith Maricic are Holiday Concert Schedule Theater in the Campus Center Build- the facility. Refreshments will be Residential Brokerage’s Westfield serving as Co-Chairwomen for the ing at Union County College, located served. If weather permits a celes- office is collecting new toys and Westfield office of Coldwell Banker. WESTFIELD — The Chansonettes of Jean Schork and accompanied by at 1033 Springfield Avenue in tial viewing focusing on Mars and books to be distributed to those in They have asked that all types of of Westfield have been in rehearsal Mel Freda. Cranford. the gibbous moon will be conducted need. new, unwrapped toys, such as for their upcoming holiday program. Immediately following the 9 p.m. using the club’s two large tele- “We want every child to experi- puzzles, games, coloring books and The theme for this season, “There’s Chamber Sets business, the club will present a lec- scopes. ence happiness, especially during the stuffed animals, be brought to No Business Like Snow Business,” ture on “2006, Stellar Duets; How In addition to the monthly meet- holidays,” said Michael Scott, Man- Coldwell Banker at 209 Central Av- reflects the selection of music. 8-Minute Luncheon Companions Shape the Life and Evo- ings, held on the third Friday of each ager of the Westfield office. enue. Among the selections included for WESTFIELD — The Westfield lution of Stars” given by Dr. Orsola month from September through May, All gifts collected will be distrib- Individuals who are unable to come the program are: “Let it Snow, Let it Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) DeMarco. more informal meetings are held on uted to the Family and Children’s in with their toys may call (908) 233- Snow, Let it Snow,” “I’ve Got My will host its monthly 8-Minute Meet- Dr. DeMarco received her Doctor- the remaining Fridays at Sperry Ob- Counseling and Testing Center of 5555 to arrange for them to be picked Love to Keep Me Warm” and “Winter ing Luncheon at the Westfield Area Y, ate degree in Astrophysics from the servatory. At 7:30 p.m. a program for Elizabeth, a private, non-profit social up. The final date for toy collection is Wonderland.” 220 Clark Street, on Thursday, De- University College of London in 1997. younger audiences is held with topics service agency. Thursday, December 15. The tour will begin at the Presbyte- cember 8, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. She is currently with the American that include the constellations and rian Church in Westfield on Sunday, During 8-Minute Meetings partici- Museum of Natural History in New the Solar System. December 4; Winchester Garden in pants have focused one-on-one con- York City. Arrangements can be made for First Baptist Posts Events Maplewood on Wednesday, December versations with other business people, Following the lecture, attendees groups to attend by contacting 7; Runnells Specialized Hospital on in order to effectively and quickly [email protected]. Programs Thursday, December 8; Sunrise As- identify potential customers, men- Dr. Santora Selected for the general public are presented About Books and Movie sisted Living in Westfield on Tuesday, tors or strategic partners. Reserva- at 8:30 p.m. Programs currently WESTFIELD – The First Baptist December 10, when First Baptist December 13, and St. Paul’s Church in tions are strongly recommended. The As One of Top Dentists scheduled are “The Solar Neigh- Church of Westfield has revealed hosts a morning of activities re- Garwood on Wednesday, December cost is $12 for WACC members and AREA — Dr. Thomas Santora has borhood” by Steve Clark on De- the dates for two upcoming activi- lated to the movie Narnia: The 14. The Chansonettes are a women’s $15 for non-members. been named by New Jersey Monthly cember 9; “Our Place in the Gal- ties, starting this Saturday, Decem- Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe choral group. The music presented All area business people are invited magazine as a top dentist, selected by axy” by Ed Carlos on January 8; ber 3, with the Women’s Book Club being released on Friday, Decem- ranges from pop tunes to classical. to the Chamber’s Annual Holiday Party a vote of his peers. “Sidereal Time, By Rule of Thumb meeting in the church lounge at 10 ber 9. Those interested in joining the on Monday, December 12 from 7 to 10 Dr. Santora is a member of the and By Calculation” by Dr. Lew a.m. After a private breakfast viewing Chansonettes should contact Amy p.m. at Northside Trattoria, 16 Pros- American Academy of General Den- Thomas on January 13, and “The Sandy Brown will lead a discus- of the film at 9 a.m. at the Rialto Herrington at (908) 317-5910 or Jane pect Street. Light hors d’oeuvres and a tistry and the International Congress Exploration of Saturn” by Al sion of “The Notebook” and its se- Theatre, participants of all ages may Walsweer at (908)232-4531. cash bar will be provided. of Oral Implantology. He is a faculty Witzgall on January 27. quel, “The Wedding,” by Nicholas follow a set of clues leading them Organizations wishing to book a For more information, please contact member of New York University Den- If weather permits, there will be a Sparks. All women are welcome, even on a scavenger hunt full of special performance for the spring program, the Chamber at 173 Elm Street, located tal School, and Dr. Santora has been celestial viewing throughout the if they haven’t read the book. A ca- insights on the Christian message may contact Mrs. Walsweer. The on the third floor of the Bank of America practicing for the past 30 years in evening. All meetings and lectures tered holiday lunch will follow the in the story and back to First Chansonettes are under the direction building, or call (908) 233-3021. Roselle Park. have no admission fee and are open discussion. For more information, Baptist’s Fellowship Hall at 170 to the public. Free parking is pro- please call Bette Savage at (908) 575- Elm Street for a “Kings and Queens” vided. 8637 or email her at banquet. Aaron J. Berg 1633 Broadway, 3rd Floor For more information on AAI and [email protected]. For more information, and to check Financial Professional New York, NY 10019 directions, call (908) 276-STAR or “The Great Race: Narnia Edi- on the availability of the $6-per-per- visit www.asterism.org. tion” will take place on Saturday, son tickets for the movie, please con- Cell (908) 233-6145 tact the church office at (908) 233- [email protected] Tel. (212) 408-0002 Holiday Boutique on Tap 2278 or firstbaptist.westfield@ verizon.net. Fellow Resident of Westfield, NJ Saturday at Jumble Store Junior Optimists • Fee-Based Financial Planning CRANFORD – The Jumble Store, Greater Union County. Announce Toy Drive operated by the Junior League of The Jumble Store is open Monday WESTFIELD — The Junior Op- • Investments • Education Funding Elizabeth-Plainfield, will hold its through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 timist Club of Westfield has an- annual holiday boutique on Saturday, p.m. (Thursday until 8 p.m.) and Sat- nounced the start of its annual Holi- • IRAs • Annuities • Pensions December 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. urday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more day Toy Drive. The Junior Opti- Holiday decorations, toys and other information about the sale, please call mists are again collecting toys at • Life Insurance • Health Insurance* new items suitable for gift giving will the Jumble Store at (908) 276-0222. the elementary, middle and high be available for purchase at thrift store The JLEP is a non-profit organiza- schools in town through Friday, Individuals / Professionals / Small Businesses prices on the second floor of the store, tion of women committed to promoting December 9. The toys will be do- located at 110 Walnut Avenue in voluntarism, developing the potential nated to victims of Hurricane Cranford. Coffee also will be available. of women and improving the commu- Katrina and Arc of Union County. The Jumble Store is a thrift and nity through the effective action and Donations can be dropped off at any consignment shop wholly owned and leadership of trained volunteers. of the schools in Westfield. operated by the JLEP. It carries a Through its members, the JLEP The Junior Optimist Club is open variety of new and gently-used house- serves individuals and organizations to all Westfield High School students hold items and clothing for the entire in need throughout greater Union and is involved in community service family. County; its current focus is on fami- projects, such as the Haunted House Proceeds from the sale of these lies in crisis, addressing both preven- and Drug Awareness Week. *Underwriten by a third-party insurer. www.AXAonline.com donated items fund community ser- tion and intervention. For more infor- Securities and investment advisory services offered through AXAAdvisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member NASD, SIPC. vice projects staffed by the more than mation, or to find out how to join the See Help at Annuity and insurance products offered through AXA Network, LLC and its subsidiaries. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The MAYOR reMARKS Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Heather Glen Was One of — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Best Land-Use Decisions Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association By Mayor Martin Marks, Scotch Plains Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association A few years back at a municipal budget This was key as the township council The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey public hearing, the Scotch Plains Town- entertained proposals such as a large as- enough to discern this deception of dic- ship Council had a memorable exchange sisted living facility and several plans for tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 with a resident rather frustrated with the multiple-family housing complexes. With If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 rise of property taxes in Scotch Plains and the potential for burdening our school guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 across the state. system with additional students weighing vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at She advised the township council that heavily on our minds, we demanded that you get all four – You must have a lot of until state government finally mustered the development be a single family age- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 the will to change the system that causes restricted community of approximately All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. us to rely so heavily on this most unfair of 54 homes that would not burden our come from the board game Diction taxes to pay for municipal and county schools. Because we had deemed the prop- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte services and public education in particu- erty an area in need of redevelopment and ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR lar, we should be striving to find creative ultimately exercised control of the devel- Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo sources of revenue for Scotch Plains which opment of a project that would require 1. Crepitaculum – A rattle-like organ COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION could offset the need for large property- millions of dollars of environmental as of the rattlesnake Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly tax hikes. cleanup and infrastructure placement, we 2. Battue – A hunt conducted by driv- ing game from cover to a place near EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS This advice resonated with my col- needed to provide an incentive to the leagues and me, and soon thereafter we developer in order to have our vision for waiting hunters Ben Corbin 3. Palaestric – Pertaining to wrestling SERVICES consummated a deal that would include the property accomplished. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE cell-phone carrier antennae to a much The redevelopment statute allows us to 4. Chthonophagia – An abnormal im- One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 needed new emergency services radio implement a Payment in Lieu of Taxes pulse to eat clay or soil communication tower being erected at (PILOT) program, which is in essence a OMPHALOCELE the south side fire station. This will gen- property-tax abatement. Heather Glen 1. One who adores women erate approximately $100,000 per year properties will pay an estimated $13,000- 2. An umbilical hernia Are Volunteer Rescue Squads for the taxpayers of Scotch Plains. per-year bill in year one of a 30-year 3. A navel officer of ancient times Recently, an innovative land-use pro- agreement, where they would otherwise 4. In Greek mythology, a disciple of posal was publicized that should bring in have paid approximately $14,000. There- Omphale the queen of Lydia close to $50 million over the next 30 years after, the PILOT will increase annually OMOPHAGIA Able to Remain Volunteer? and will not burden our school district by the same percentage as property taxes. 1. The eating of raw flesh with additional students. This project, Additionally, the PILOT statute indicates 2. Subsisting entirely on fish Due to diminishing numbers of rescue squad vol- wouldn’t be here.” known as Heather Glen, is already under that most of the revenue will remain with 3. Eating only green plant life unteers, many towns face supplementing the efforts In January 1999, Scotch Plains Mayor Geri Samuel construction and because of a special the municipality as opposed to being ap- 4. An abnormal impulse to eat bones of these critical organizations, and the good they do, noted then that the squad answered about 1,200 calls agreement made with the developer, the portioned predominately to the board of MAUGRE taxpayers of Scotch Plains will realize education and Union County. 1. A doll, puppet or idol used in wor- with support from police and fire departments along in 1998; Harold Hill has served the rescue squad for substantial revenue that without the agree- There are those that might take the with paid ambulance services. 41 years and logged a total of 10,769 calls. Mr. Hill’s ship ment would never have happened. narrow view that it is unfair that any 2. To mutter or grumble Cranford and Mountainside run paid ambulance father was a founding member of the squad. Still First, a little history of this project is property owner receive an abatement or 3. In spite of; in opposition to services, mostly during the prime workdays of Mon- serving today, Dan Sullivan had been with the squad warranted. In 1997 the township council, that the board of education not receive its 4. The craw or crop of a bird with the advice of the planning board, typical 64 percent of the property-tax bill. PALPLESS day through Friday. for 21 years in 1999 and has logged 8,599 calls. designated an 11-acre parcel of land in the This view is understandable, yet when we Westfield, Scotch Plains and Fanwood volunteer In September of 1998, Mountainside Borough 1. Not congruent; unsuitable northeast corner of Scotch Plains an area look at the bigger picture, we need to 2. Without substance; inconsequential rescue squads still handle the load without a com- Hall was packed during a special meeting called by in need of redevelopment. understand that had it not been for the 3. Having no feelers; such as with mercial ambulance service being required. Never- Mayor Robert Viglianti to address manpower short- This land was known as the Broadway actions of the township council, the fu- insects theless, firemen and police are providing support in ages within emergency service units. The most ur- property for its proximity to the small ture Heather Glen neighborhood might 4. Incomplete road branching off of Jerusalem Road, have had 300-plus town homes with its these towns – and this trend seems to be on the gent problem is the lack of daytime volunteers to and its multiple lots were partially owned associated school-age children or it might increase. man the rescue squad. About 500 calls are answered by the township and partially owned by a have remained an undeveloped, blighted Letters to The amount of training required to provide ambu- in Mountainside each year. private group. For years this land was and environmentally challenged dump- lance, rescue and EMT services is substantial. These Mr. Kit Carson, an active Mountainside rescue used as an illegal dumping ground as well ing ground. the Editor as a site for municipal leaf storage. It Instead, we will soon have a beautiful people are skilled and dedicated. Their equipment squad member for many years, explained that one could best be described as blighted with age-restricted community that will com- and vehicles are sophisticated and expensive. volunteer who recently broke her leg but was sched- significant environmental concerns. pliment the surrounding neighborhoods Caring and Sharing Are The limiting commodity appears to be people and uled to come back found out she needed surgery and A determination was made that be- and that should also generate $50 million time, not money. Fewer individuals can afford to would be out for six months instead. He noted that cause of the land’s topography and envi- in revenue over the next 30 years. Of Alive, Well in Westfield! donate their time while meeting the demands of two volunteers were lost when one moved out of the ronmental concerns that it would not be a course it is easy to surmise where this $50 Thanksgiving morning, while most of suitable location for a public purpose million would otherwise come from if not us slept and many others were clad in everyday life. area and another took a daytime job. He added that such as ball fields. Because the township for the Heather Glen development. When their PJ’s getting their turkeys in the oven, With these factors in mind, one of the most impor- other volunteers were college students who would be had deemed the property a redevelop- I look at the aforementioned bigger pic- the owners of Vicky’s diner, Helen and tant ways we can support our communities is to returning to class. ment area, we were then able to exercise ture I believe this has been one of the best Peter, and many dedicated volunteers were nurture our volunteer rescue squads, either by send- Mayor Viglianti said, “Unfortunately, we are not control over what type of development land-use decisions made during my ten- busy preparing Thanksgiving dinners. would happen there. ure in municipal government. They, and a regular crew of helpers, make ing a contribution or volunteering. At the same time, the only town going through this type of crisis. It is dinner and deliveries to many less-fortu- officials need to monitor the situation and umbrella a state-wide problem.” The mayor added that a fully- nate individuals. shortfalls that may result. Perhaps the highly trained paid service for the borough would cost $250,000 for This year, they gave out more than 190 fire and police departments must anticipate and plan Monday through Saturday coverage from 7 a.m. to 7 Letters to the Editor complete dinners, providing everything from soup to desert. I was lucky enough to for an increase in demand for services in this area. p.m. play a very small role, but this gave me the Perhaps standby ambulances must be kept at fire The Westfield Rescue Squad, now in its 54th year, opportunity to see a group of 30 very departments for backup. There may be many other averages 2,400 calls annually. Squad personnel make GAO Report On Electronic Voting happy seniors as they started in on their plans necessary and useful in this regard. life-saving transports from Westfield to several area soup course. There are many good things to recall this time of hospitals, including Overlook, Muhlenberg, Rahway, Causes Westfielder’s Concern What a great thing Helen and Peter do each year! year about the service provided by our area rescue Union, St. Barnabas, University, JFK, Morristown Editor’s Note: The following letter was sions of voting system software at the Yes, caring and sharing is very much squads. and Trinitas. They logged about 25,000 volunteer sent to Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky local level.” Falsifying election results alive and well in downtown Westfield. One week before Christmas five years ago, mem- hours. and members of the town council. without leaving any evidence of such an Sandy Powell bers of the Fanwood Rescue Squad gave a fellow The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad organized on * * * * * action by using altered memory cards can Scotch Plains This is intended to bring to the town’s easily be done, according to the GAO. volunteer the greatest gift of all – the gift of life – March 9, 1937 and incorporated on April 5, 1939, is attention that the General Accounting 4. The GAO also confirms that access when they resuscitated a veteran firefighter, Jack the oldest volunteer emergency medical service or- Office (GAO) — the government’s own to the voting network was easily compro- Jerry Gerardiello Ruh, who had suffered a heart attack at the borough’s ganization in Union County. investigative agency known for its gen- mised because not all digital recording fire headquarters. The rescuers employed a defibril- The Fanwood Rescue Squad is celebrating 57 eral incorruptibility and its thorough, in- electronic voting systems (DREs) had Will Be Missed By All lator to resuscitate Mr. Ruh, who was twice found to years in operation, having been founded in 1948. depth analyses — has recently issued an supervisory functions password-pro- It was with great sadness that I read of alarming report, finding that “some of the tected, so access to one machine provided the recent passing of Jerry Gerardiello. It be without a pulse and had stopped breathing. Mem- One might recall an article in our newspaper on concerns about electronic voting machines access to the whole network. This is a was not that long ago that I sat with him bers of the squad restored both life functions and he September 20, 2001, entitled “Rescue Squads, Fire have been realized and have caused prob- critical finding that confirms that a very in his barber shop, talked about his life, was transported to Muhlenberg Regional Medical Departments Assisted During Trade Center Disas- lems with recent elections, resulting in small number of individuals have the his family and about the changes he had Center in Plainfield. ter.” It read: “As soon as the World Trade Center was the loss and miscount of votes.” power to tap into the networked machines seen in Westfield over the last 56 years. According to CNN, the U.S. House and thus change large numbers of votes at The Chamber was preparing to present Firefighter Ruh was released from the hospital the hit by hijacked jets coming out of Boston on Septem- Judiciary Committee received “more than will. Jerry with its Lifetime Achievement day after Christmas. “It made the holiday season a ber 11, the Union County Mutual Aid system acti- 57,000 complaints” following the No- Various security related recommenda- Award. As we talked, it was evident that little nicer for us,” said Rescue Squad President John vated the Westfield, Scotch Plains and Fanwood vember 2004 election. tions/improvements to the voting system Jerry had tremendous love and pride for Oatis. volunteer rescue squads and the Westfield Fire De- The United States is the only major standards will not be carried out in time this town, his wife, his children and for Six months later, the squad was presented with the partment to assist in various places throughout the democracy that allows private partisan for the 2006 election. The GAO com- life. He had faced his share of life’s chal- corporations to secretly count and tabu- ments further: “Until these efforts are lenges but Jerry still radiated great joy. I State of New Jersey Governor’s Volunteer Award metropolitan area.” late the votes with proprietary non-trans- completed, there is a risk that many state found his rare perspective refreshing and 2001, in the category of Public Safety. Representing The Westfield squad sent two ambulances and 15 parent software. and local jurisdictions will rely on voting inspiring. the Fanwood squad at the awards presentation that Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to Liberty Among other things, the GAO con- systems that were not developed, acquired, What I liked most about Jerry is that he day were Mr. Oatis, First Lieutenant Jeffrey Down- State Park, and later to triage centers at Ellis Island firms that: 1. Some electronic voting tested, operated or managed in accor- had a smile for everyone who crossed his machines “did not encrypt cast ballots or dance with rigorous security and reliabil- path and he believed in the simple ap- ing, Corresponding Secretary Ruth Wegmann, Train- and Exchange Place in Jersey City. system audit logs, and it was possible to ity standards — potentially affecting the proach of treating other people with re- ing Officer Edward Sargent and members Eileen Throughout that week, more than two-thirds of the alter both without being detected.” In reliability of future elections and voter spect, dignity, and honesty. He will be Ochsner, William Crosby and Eric Breidenstein. members of the Westfield Rescue Squad volunteered other words, the GAO now confirms that confidence in the accuracy of the vote missed. Others who had participated in the rescue but were more than 600 hours of their time. Crews were electronic voting machines provided an count.” Allison O’Hara unable to attend were Tom Kranz, Mark Crawford, stationed at Chelsea Piers in Lower Manhattan, open door to flip an entire vote count. This report demands immediate atten- President Jason Lowrey and David Zawodniak. Exchange Place in Jersey City, and several locations More than 800,000 votes were cast in tion not only from our national govern- Westfield Area Chamber of Ohio on electronic voting machines. ment but from our state and local govern- Commerce Mrs. Wegmann, a life member of the squad, re- in and around “ground zero.” 2. “It was possible to alter the files that ments. And, certainly, from our town ceived an award from the governor in 1993 after she The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad treated patients define how a ballot looks and works so officials. saved the life of a baby that was thrown from a car at the Hoboken Ferry triage center on Tuesday. that the votes for one candidate could be The full GAO report may be found on County Clerk Thanks recorded for a different candidate.” Nu- the Internet at www.gao.gov/. following a traffic accident. During the week, they were stationed at Chelsea merous sworn statements and affidavits Voters for Support Mr. Ruh, a 45-year member of the Fanwood Fire Piers and the West Side Highway in New York City. Barbara Briemer assert that this did happen in Ohio 2004. Westfield I’d like to thank the residents of Union Department, said then, “I’m feeling fairly good. I Given this rich history of service, we’re still a little 3. “Vendors installed uncertified ver- County for their support and overwhelm- have nothing but praise for the Fanwood Rescue concerned. Where will our future volunteers come ing vote, which re-elected me to the Squad. They did a good job – if they didn’t, I from? position of Union County Clerk on No- Has DWC Completed Its Job; Should vember 8. During my 30-year career in public It Be Closed? — Not Good Thinking service, my commitment has been to pro- vide outstanding service to the residents Your editorial (The Westfield Leader, Downtown store sales rose from $60 of our county. Aided by a dedicated pro- November 3) portrayed the Downtown million in 1993 to over $200 million in fessional staff, I renew my pledge to you Westfield Corporation (DWC) in a very 2004. Jobs nearly doubled. Downtown for cost-effective, excellent programs and unfavorable light, whereas, I feel it has properties increased in value. And the services by the Union County Clerk’s made a major contribution to the town downtown revitalization has favorably Office during my next five-year term as and needs to be praised and continued. impacted residential real estate – making your County Clerk. You probably were not in town, but in Westfield one of the hottest realty mar- Thank you again for your support and the post WWII years, Westfield, like kets in the tri-state area; encouragement. Plainfield, was a vibrant town. By 1990, Westfield has been highlighted in state Joanne Rajoppi many family-owned stores went out of and national publications for its down- Union County Clerk business, a movie theater closed, malls town economy, its revitalization, its lead- Elizabeth and Route 22 businesses hurt Westfield. ership and “the place to be” and we won The retail occupancy rate had fallen to 70 the highly-coveted Great American percent. It was worrisome. We could have Mainstreet Award last year given by the Christmas Giving experienced a very different result. National Trust for Historic Preservation. Mayor Bagger formed a committee to Some may think the DWC has com- Information Sought study how the downtown could be revi- pleted its job and should be closed down. Publisher’s Note: There are talized. The Mainstreet concept (ulti- I believe that is not good thinking. I think many organizations in the area pre- mately, Downtown Westfield Corpora- the town must be vigilant against going paring to collect Christmas gifts tion) was adopted in 1993-1996 to ac- “The Other Way” and instead: complish the objective. In the years that Continue to keep retail occupancy full for families, food for the hungry followed, the DWC, working with town and attractive; and toys for children. Many are not council, has taken the downtown from a Continue to promote and market the as fortunate as are we. Please con- low occupancy, fading business district downtown through streetscaping projects, sider how you might help others to an active, vibrant, award-winning façade/signage attractiveness, event ac- share in the warmth of the season. downtown, involving: tivities and publications; For organizations, we ask that 95 percent occupancy rate, expanded Continue its emphasis on parking im- you notify us as soon as possible Lord & Taylor, good mix of family stores; provements; about your charity activities. We Revitalized the downtown; Buildings Bring new viability to the South Av- will post regular notices in our remodeled, restaurants added, apartments enue corridor area, develop design plans renovated; for aging business areas and examine the newspaper and on the Internet at Streetscape projects were spurred – appropriateness of extending the SID to goleader.com to assist others who Bank Square, Rialto Park, Rialto Walk, Central Avenue East. are considering becoming a part of historic trains station and platform, Cen- Downtown vibrancy is never finished. these good deeds. tral Avenue corridor, Route 28 circle, It needs to be continuously and vigor- Please e-mail your information signage/façade enhancements; ously attended to, worked on and devel- to [email protected] regarding Downtown promotions – Sweet Sounds oped. That’s what the DWC does. your endeavors with a summary of of Downtown Jazz Nights, 5K race, Hal- Lee M. Hale what you are doing, for whom your loween and holiday events, Destination Westfield benefits flow and your contact in- Westfield Directory (to 80,000 homes), DWC Board Member TV show “Ed” filmed here; formation. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 1, 2005 Page 5 HUNG UP!! Man Concerned Over Wife’s Apparent Eating Disorder By Milt Faith, Executive Director Youth and Family Counseling Service

A Frustrated Husband Writes: I received invitations. I don’t see a need am very upset because my wife, age for you to send any gifts since you 42, has developed what seems to be were left out of communications and an eating problem (disorder). She has invitations for both affairs. Instead of lost weight. She thinks she is heavy sending a token or any gift, I would (in reality she is 5 feet and 4 inches encourage you to go out and enjoy a tall and weighs 100 pounds). good movie and dinner (May Dear My latest concern is that fre- Abby forgive me!). quently she excuses herself, goes to A Frustrated Friend Writes: I UNION COUNTY’S FINEST…Union County Sheriff officers were honored by the bathroom and throws up. We have a group of five friends with the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association at the 109th Annual have a good marriage, happy child. whom I’ve grown up. We share ev- Valor Awards Banquet in Atlantic City on November 19. Officer Anthony She seemed upset when our daugh- erything and enjoy each other’s HAPPY THANKSGIVING…John Boughtwood of Westfield and other volun- Gialanella, shot by a suspect, received the Gold Medal of Valor. Officers George ter (only child) went away to col- company, except for “Amy” (dis- teers serve a Thanksgiving meal to students at Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey’s Gyure, Gianni Cacioppi and Brendan Sullivan received a Unit Citation for lege, and now she spends a lot of guised name). She is quick to criti- Horizon School (CPNJ) in Livingston on November 22. Mr. Boughtwood has been coming to Officer Gialanella’s aid. Pictured, from left to right, are: Officer Gyure, time at the local gym. I thought cize, whether it’s my parenting, a CPNJ volunteer for 20 years. Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, Officer Cacioppi, Officer Gialanella and Officer Sullivan. young female teenagers have eat- clothing, priorities. My other friends MADD Representative ing problems; what’s with her? and I have talked to her, but to no Answer: Surprise! Eating disor- avail. Can you come up with some Is Alliance Guest Speaker Corzine Announces New ders are extending to adults, par- psychological ways on how to in- FANWOOD — The Fanwood ticularly ages 30 and older. Mental teract with her so that she will hear Community Policing Alliance will health experts are focusing on the us. Any techniques? hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Ethics Policy Advisory Panel contributing factors to this new psy- Answer: Avoid! Avoid! Avoid! December 28 at 7 p.m. at the Forest TRENTON – Governor-elect Jon Members of the group include chological concern (anorexia/bu- Road Park building. Corzine announced the formation of former State Attorney General John limia). Some of the key factors in- Michael Bailey Retires, The guest speaker will be Maria an Ethics Policy and Management Degnan, former Chief of the Crimi- clude our society’s continued em- Fatima Esteves from the Middlesex/ Advisory Group that will advise him nal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s phasis on physical appearance: be Served in Army 20 Yrs. Union Chapter of Mothers Against on implementing ethics proposals he Office and Director of the state Divi- thin, be beautiful. AREA — Army Chief Warrant Drunk Driving (MADD). She will be outlined during his campaign. sion of Criminal Justice Edwin Stier, Many are responding to familial Officer Michael C. Bailey has re- discussing MADD’s new ribbon cam- The bi-partisan group – comprised New Jersey’s first Public Advocate changes in their lives. Children going tired from the United States Army paign “Tie One On For Safety.” She of former government notables – is Stanley Van Ness and Paula Franzese, off to school, moving away, marry- after 20 years of military service. will also be providing handout mate- ing, living with someone else, evoke principally charged with mapping out former special ethics counsel to Act- He was decorated with the merito- CWO, ret. Michael Bailey rials. short- and long-term strategies for ing Governor Richard J. Codey. feelings of isolation and emptiness. rious service medal at his retire- implementing the ethics agenda Mr. For more information, please see Others feel the anxiety of working ment ceremony. Corzine set forth during the cam- www.nj.gov/govelect. and taking care of a family. Some are The medal is awarded to members paign. The group will make a formal single parent mothers who function of the United States armed forces set of recommendations to the inau- College Club to Feature with tremendous anxiety and pres- who distinguish themselves by either guration in January. sures. And taking charge of one’s outstanding achievement or meritori- “I am delighted that people of this Books For Gift Giving body, eating, etc. permit one to be in ous service to the United States in stature, Democrat and Republican, WESTFIELD – Books for giving control when the individual feels she non-combat situations. have devoted their time and attention and receiving will be the focus of the is not in control of her changing, Prior to retiring, Chief Warrant to the most pressing issue in New holiday meeting of the College pressured life. Usually, one’s self- Officer Bailey served as a counterin- Jersey: restoring the public trust in Woman’s Club of Westfield on image suffers. telligence technician assigned to Al- government,” Mr. Corzine said. Wednesday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. Please urge your wife to see a phy- pha Company, 310th Military Intelli- Co-chairs of the Ethics Advisory at the Westfield Memorial Library. sician and counselor. Eating disor- gence Battalion, 902nd Military In- Group include former State Attorney This program will be free and open ders can be deadly. telligence Group at Fort George G. General and U.S. Attorney Robert to the public and refreshments will be A Disappointed Reader Writes: Meade in Laurel, Md. Del Tufo, former State Public Advo- served. Grace Roth, owner of the In the October 15, 2005 Dear Abby He served as an Army enlisted cate Zulima Farber and former State Town Book Store, will present a se- column, a reader wrote that her member with the achieved rank of Attorney General and 9/11 Commis- lection of notable fiction and non- nephew was married in July, and the sergeant first class prior to complet- sion counsel John Farmer. fiction books for adults, including aunt received neither an invitation to ing warrant officer candidate school Mr. Corzine earlier announced a new memoirs, illustrated books and an engagement party nor an invita- in 1996. As a warrant officer, he has series of proposals aimed to increase anthologies. tion to the wedding. A wedding an- achieved the rank of chief warrant government efficiency and restore An array of titles for children and nouncement was then sent after the officer three. public confidence in state govern- young adults also will be presented, wedding. During his military career, Chief ment highlighted by an indepen- many accompanied by gift items such The uncle wants to send a card; the Warrant Officer Bailey served over- dently-elected State Comptroller, who as stuffed toys, puppets or DVDs. aunt wants to send a gift. Do you seas duty in Germany, Okinawa, Ja- would serve as a full-time watchdog Book orders may be placed following agree? I think this is absurd. My sis- pan; Kuwait and Iraq, where he par- to root out corruption from state agen- the talk for pickup at the Town Book ter-in-law was married last year, and ticipated in Operation Iraqi Freedom cies down to local school boards. Store. my niece married in September. We as a task force member. Other Corzine proposals include The College Woman’s Club of received no phone call, e-mail, an- Chief Warrant Officer Bailey is the banning pay-to-play at all levels of Westfield was founded in 1917 to nouncement nor invitation. I feel this son of Howard and Barbara A. Bailey government; strengthening financial promote higher education for women. was insensitive since I have been close of Rahway. His wife, Wendy, is the disclosure and developing proposals Its primary purpose is the awarding to both relatives. I sent no gifts. Dear daughter of Sherlie McKinnie of for campaign finance reform, includ- of scholarships to young women from Abby suggested a “token gift” be Scotch Plains. ing a ban on so-called wheeling. Westfield. For more details, please sent. Isn’t this supporting the rela- Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bailey is a The group will highlight best prac- visit the club’s website at tives’ thoughtlessness? 1973 graduate of Rahway High tices in ethics reforms and report les- WestfieldToday.com/cwc or e-mail Answer: I don’t know the circum- School and plans to reside in Joppa, sons from other states. [email protected]. stances surrounding your not having Md. upon retiring.

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1120 South Avenue West, Westfield NJ • 908-232-5341 HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 9am to 9:30pm • Sunday: 12pm to 8pm Page 6 Thursday, December 1, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mrs. List to Speak to Society About Historic Preservation WESTFIELD – Elizabeth “Betty” of them. List, Town Historian and Chairwoman Over the years, her community in- of the Westfield Historic Preserva- volvement has included three school tion Commission, will be the guest Parent-Teacher Associations, the speaker at the Westfield Historical United Fund of Westfield, the Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon Westfield College Women’s Club, the on December 7. The luncheon will Westfield Service League, the Gar- take place at noon at B.G. Fields den Club of Westfield and member- Restaurant, located at 560 Spring- ship on the Westfield Planning Board. field Avenue in Westfield. Additionally, Mrs. List serves on the Mrs. List will discuss the history, board of PANDA, which works with HOLIDAY SHOPPING…Westfield Service League volunteers display items purpose, accomplishments and goals teenagers to curb alcohol and drug that will be available during the league Thrift Shop’s holiday sale on Saturday, of the Westfield Historic Preserva- abuse. December 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pictured, from left to right, are: Barbara Vanderbilt, Pat Del Duca and Sue Carroll. tion Commission. She will tell how In 1978, Mrs. List became the first the commission strives to protect and woman ever elected to the Westfield preserve the historic records, land- Town Council. She also has been a marks, resources and culture that member of The Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop Holiday Sale make up the Town of Westfield. She in Westfield for many years. also will explain the effect that A telephone committee of the soci- On Tap This Saturday “McMansions” are having on the his- ety will contact regular attendees of the tory and heritage of Westfield. luncheon to verify their reservations. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 On November 16, the Rotary Club Space permitting, others may attend vice League has announced that its p.m. All profits are donated to local of Westfield presented Mrs. List with the luncheon as well. Interested indi- Thrift Shop’s annual holiday sale charities. For more information, its Charles P. Bailey Humanitarian viduals are asked to call (908) 233- will take place this Saturday, De- please call the shop at (908) 233- Award at its annual dinner. This award 2930 by noon on Monday, December 5. cember 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 2530. is given each year to a citizen of shop is located at 114 Elmer Street Westfield who exemplifies outstand- AARP Chapter Sets in Westfield. JCC Offers Breakfast ing dedication and service to the com- This is the league’s major sale munity. Holiday Luncheon event for the year. Available for pur- With TV Characters Mrs. List and her husband, the late WESTFIELD – Westfield Area chase will be new toys and new cloth- SCOTCH PLAINS – Children are Robert List, settled in Westfield in Chapter No. 4137 of the American ing at discounted prices, along with invited to eat breakfast with Dora the 1954. She became active in many Association of Retired Persons will MR. AND MRS. ANDREW SWEENEY DUPUIS Christmas decorations and a large Explorer and the Red Power Ranger organizations, serving as chair- hold its annual holiday luncheon on (She is the former Ms. Colleen Jayne Gleason) selection of gift items. on Sunday, December 4, from 10 to 11 woman, president or trustee of most Tuesday, December 6, at noon at The Each league member is required a.m. at the Jewish Community Center Westwood in Garwood. to donate a new toy for the sale. (JCC) of Central New Jersey, 1391 Miller-Cory Announces This luncheon will replace the Members of the public have donated Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. chapter’s regular December meet- all items to be featured at the sale. Participants may buy a book upon ‘Gingerbread Sunday’ ing. It will feature an international Ms. Colleen J. Gleason Due to the large amount of merchan- registration and have their favorite WESTFIELD – On Sunday, De- buffet with appetizers, salads, entrées dise, the shop’s inventory will be character sign it. After a breakfast of cember 4, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Miller- of beef, chicken and fish, desserts, replenished throughout the day. pancakes and bagels, children will Cory House Museum in Westfield coffee and tea. Free wine and soda Marries Andrew S. Dupuis In preparation for this event, the be able to listen to a story featuring will present “A Gingerbread Sunday.” also will be available at each table. Thrift Shop will have many items Dora the Explorer and the Red Power This program is described as ideal for Musical entertainment will be pro- Ms. Colleen Jayne Gleason, the Matthew Dupuis of Seattle, Wash., marked at 50 percent off leading up Ranger. young children. vided, including popular and “golden daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh J. the brother of the bridegroom, and to the sale. Fees are $6 per adult and $8 per Visitors will learn about the many oldie” tunes. Members may bring Gleason of Westfield and Point Pleas- Kevin McLane of Hoboken, a long- A non-profit organization, the child for JCC members and $8 per uses of the spice ginger; hear stories guests. ant, was married on Saturday, May time friend of the bridegroom, served Westfield Service League runs both adult and $10 per child for non-mem- about the gingerbread man and the The cost is $20 per person, which 21, to Andrew Sweeney Dupuis. He as best men. Anthony Shine of New a thrift shop and a consignment shop. bers. The price includes breakfast and gingerbread baby; make a holiday will include the full luncheon, gratu- is the son of the Honorable Katherine York City, the bridegroom’s brother- The consignment shop, located on a Polaroid picture in a frame of par- craft and assemble a small ginger- ity and entertainment. To make res- Dupuis of Scotch Plains, formerly of in-law; Matthew Palumbo of the second floor at 114 Elmer Street, ticipants and either character. bread house to take home. Light re- ervations, please call Luncheon Westfield, and Kenneth J. Dupuis of Westfield, Joshua Wade of Long Is- also has a large selection of clothing Afterwards, attendees are invited freshments will be served. The fee Chairwoman Marie Stock at (908) Cranford, formerly of Westfield. land City, Ronald Nobile of for men, women and children, as to visit the JCC Book Festival. Reser- will be $3 per child; adults may at- 925-2536. The Reverend Lawrence Fama of- Middletown and Michael Toth, 3rd well as shoes, bric-a-brac and many vations are required and spaces are tend for free. ficiated at the afternoon nuptials, of Westfield were the groomsmen. holiday items. Many items are cur- limited. To reserve a spot, please call Located at 614 Mountain Avenue, Single Jewish Friends which took place at Saint Helen’s All the bridal attendants and rently reduced 50 percent or more. Jodi Baxter at (908) 889-8800, exten- the 18th-century farmhouse is staffed Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. groomsmen are long-time friends of Both shops are open Tuesday sion no. 235. by a volunteer core of costumed do- Plan Lunch Outing A reception followed at The Oyster both the bride and bridegroom. cents. The museum’s gift shop car- COUNTY – The Circle of Single Point Hotel in Red Bank. The bride and the bridegroom are ries a wide variety of colonial repro- Jewish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet Given in marriage by her father, the both Class of 1994 graduates of ductions, books, toys and educational and Eat Lunch on Sunday, Decem- bride wore a Priscilla of Boston white Westfield High School. items. ber 11, at noon at Jack Cooper’s silk satin gown. Her bodice featured A 1999 graduate of Marist College La Marqué Fur Salon “A Polish Christmas” will be pre- Celebrity Deli, located at 1199 Alençon lace embroidered with crys- of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the bride re- sented on Sunday, December 11, and Amboy Avenue (in the Tano Mall) in tals and pearls, while her skirt was in ceived a Bachelor of Professional “Christmas Legends of the Plants, Edison. the style of a pleated ball gown with Studies degree with a major in fash- Animals and Symbols of the Man- The cost is the price of a meal/tip Alençon lace embroidered with crys- ion merchandising. Celebrating Our Silver Anniversary ger” will be offered on Sunday, De- off the menu plus $3. For more infor- tals and pearls in the insets of the two The bridegroom, a 1998 graduate cember 18. For more information, mation, interested persons may call inverted pleats. The bride carried an of Villanova University in Villanova, In appreciation to all our please call (908) 232-1776. Roberta at (908) 668-8450. all white bouquet of roses, tulips, Pa., was awarded a bachelor’s degree loyal customers, we proudly calla lilies, stephanotis and peonies. in finance. Ms. Ellen Freisen of Westfield, a The bridal party hosted a beach announce a very Special friend of the bride and bridegroom themed bridal shower at the Artillery Anniversary Sale! All new since childhood, was the maid of honor. Park Clubhouse in Bedminster. The garments will be sold at Yes, You Can . . . The bridal attendants included Ms. parents of the bridegroom hosted the Kristine Lambo of Jersey City, a cousin rehearsal dinner at Cervantes of Spain wholesale pricing! Plus, no of the bride; Mrs. Collette Shine of in Cranford. Sales Tax! This Sale applies to New York City, the sister of the bride- Following a wedding trip to Aruba, stage house groom; Ms. Aideen O’Keefe of the couple resides in Fanwood. in-stock garments. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 1, 2005 Page 7 Westfield Area ‘Y’ to Offer FUMC Holds Celebration Holiday Activities on Dec. 11 Of 135th Anniversary WESTFIELD – The Westfield able at all three Westfield Area “Y” SCOTCH PLAINS – The First ebration was held recognizing the es- Area “Y” will sponsor two holiday locations: 220 Clark Street, 422 East United Methodist Church (FUMC) tablishment of the original Methodist events on Sunday, December 11, at Broad Street and 170 Elm Street. of Scotch Plains, located at 1171 Episcopal Church on August 26, 1870. its new East Broad Street Family For additional information about Terrill Road, celebrated 135 years of It included a picnic dinner, a reading Branch, located at 422 East Broad either of these programs, individuals service to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains of the official motion to establish the Street in Westfield. may call the Westfield Area “Y” at area with an anniversary dinner and church, music and other activities. Youngsters are invited to have (908) 233-2700. program on October 15, followed by Youth from the church prepared a “Lunch with Santa,” with seating a commemorate worship service Oc- time capsule containing items reflect- available at noon, 12:30, 1 and 1:30 Annual Advent Festival tober 16. ing the church and local community, p.m. It will include lunch, a visit The service included music from as well as national and world happen- with Santa Claus and a goody bag Slated at Willow Grove three choral groups (the joint Adult/ ings during 2005. It will be opened in courtesy of Commerce Bank. SCOTCH PLAINS – All are wel- Youth Choir, children members of 25 years, upon the occasion of Tickets are $3 per person ages one come to attend the Willow Grove the Spirit Singers and the Chinese FUMC’s 160th anniversary. For in- through nine and $5 for ages 10 and Presbyterian Church’s annual Advent Language Ministry Choir) and fea- formation about FUMC, please visit up. Participants are invited to bring a Festival on Saturday, December 10, SWEET VOICES…The Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in tured “Jesus, United By Thy Grace,” www.scotchplains.com/fumc or call camera or the “Y” will take a Polaroid from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Mountainside will present its annual holiday concert on Monday, December 5, at an anthem commissioned for the church office at (908) 322-9222. for a nominal fee. The festivities will include movies, 7:30 p.m. at the church at 300 Central Avenue. Admission is free. The approxi- FUMC’s anniversary. The New Jersey Workshop for the stories, crafts and other activities. mately one-hour concert will feature the church’s Children’s Choir, Contempo- Special activities have been held Visitors Invited Sunday Arts Concert Band will present a Reservations by Friday, December 9, rary Ensemble, Adult Parish Choir and soloists. There also will be a congrega- during the year, among them a wor- holiday concert at 4 p.m. Conductor are encouraged but not required. Wil- tional carol sing-along, and refreshments will follow in Pollard Hall. Music ship service and coffee hour in March To Cannonball House Howard Toplansky will lead the or- low Grove Church is located at 1961 Director Mary Ann Harmer is pictured at top right with the Children’s Choir. All to honor FUMC’s senior members. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Osborn chestra. Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. are welcome. For more information, please call Ms. Harmer at (908) 232-3954. The congregation, including mem- Cannonball House, located at 1840 This program will feature holi- Those wishing to make reserva- bers of the Chinese Language Minis- Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be day music and a variety of familiar tions or obtain more information about try, also took part in the spring in open to visitors on Sunday, December and original pieces designed to ap- the church may call the church office Westfield Lions to Present generation of a new pictorial direc- 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. during the peal to all ages. Tickets are $5 per Monday through Friday at (908) 232- tory. township’s Old Fashioned Holiday adult and $3 for those under 12. 5678, e-mail [email protected] or City Holiday Lights Tour In June, FUMC combined its an- Celebration and Christmas tree light- All proceeds from both events will visit www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. nual picnic with a Strawberry Festi- ing. Festive decorations will adorn benefit the Y CARES Financial As- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Li- sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt at val. The festival acknowledged the the circa 1760 farmhouse museum, sistance Program, which ensures ac- Rosary Altar Society ons Club will sponsor a New York Mindowaskin Park for more than 60 manner by which money was raised which is maintained by the Historical cessibility to “Y” programs, services City Holiday Lights bus tour – a years. by women of the church in the early Society of Scotch Plains and and memberships for those suffer- Plans Christmas Party five-hour narrated trip that will For more information and a res- 1900s. The money was used for vari- Fanwood. There is no admission fee. ing a financial hardship. SCOTCH PLAINS – St. spotlight Manhattan’s many holi- ervation form, interested persons ous church projects, including refur- This will be the museum’s final activ- Tickets for both events are avail- Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society day attractions – on Friday, De- are asked to contact the Westfield bishing of the church’s kitchen. ity for the year. It will reopen on will hold its annual Christmas party cember 9. Lions Club at 321 Lamberts Mill In August, a Founder’s Day cel- Sunday, March 5, 2006. Caregivers Group on Monday, December 5, following The bus will depart from the Me- Road, Westfield, N.J. 07090, (908) the 7:30 p.m. Mass and Novena at St. morial Pool parking lot promptly at 654-3643, or To Gather Monday Bartholomew the Apostle Roman 5:30 p.m. During the tour, partici- [email protected]. WESTFIELD – A support group Catholic Church, 2032 Westfield Av- pants will see sights like the tree at for those caring for elderly or chroni- enue in Scotch Plains. Gerard Lincoln Center, Tavern on the Singles Group Posts cally ill loved ones will meet on Mon- Coutinho will provide entertainment. Green’s holiday lights, Fifth Avenue day, December 5, at 8 p.m. in the All women of the parish are invited. windows, Grand Central’s laser show December Meetings parish center of St. Helen’s Roman There also will be some surprises and and the tree at Rockefeller Center WESTFIELD – Widowed, divorced Catholic Church, located on Lam- refreshments will be served. (with stops to take pictures). or never-married individuals are in- berts Mill Road in Westfield. The cost of the trip is $40 for vited to join their peers on Sundays, Meetings are held on the first non- Fanwood Lions Club adults and $25 for children ages three December 4, 11 and 18 (no meeting holiday Monday of each month. These to 13. There will be trivia contests, Christmas Day) at 9 a.m. at the First are information and sharing sessions. Begins Tree Sale Today prizes and treats for those on the Baptist Church of Westfield for cof- For more information, please call FANWOOD – The Fanwood Lions tour, and each child will receive a fee, cake and lively discussions on Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. Club will kick off its annual Christ- special gift. Food and non-alcoholic single living. mas tree sale today, Thursday, De- beverages may be brought on the Meetings take place in the church’s PBA Seeks Donations cember 1, at LaGrande Park in bus. downstairs Fellowship Hall, located Fanwood. All proceeds from the trip will at 170 Elm Street. A $2 donation is For ‘Toys For Tots’ Revenue from this sale supports benefit Westfield Lions Club chari- requested and all are welcome. WARM WELCOME…Frank Sullebarger, President of the Youth and Family Counseling Service Board of Trustees, left, and Milton Faith, Executive Director, SCOTCH PLAINS – The mem- local charities and scholarships. A ties, which include providing eye Group members also participate in right, welcome Georgia Aquila of Springfield, second from left, and Carol Phelan bers of the Scotch Plains Policeman’s large selection of trees will be avail- exams, eyeglasses and hearing aids winter movie nights, summer picnics of Westfield to the board. Ms. Aquila is Operations Manager of the Mountainside Benevolent Association have an- able, as well as wreaths. Sale hours are for recycling, and monetary dona- and holiday get-togethers, among Indoor Tennis Corporation and a volunteer for the Westfield Parent-Teacher nounced their 11th Annual “Toys For 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends and 6:30 tions to the Westfield Human Ser- other activities. For more informa- Organization. A past director of the Westfield Adult School, Mrs. Phelan has served Tots” toy drive. to 9 p.m. on weekdays. The sale will vices Department at Thanksgiving tion, please call (908) 889-5265 or on the boards of several other local organizations and as a volunteer with the Junior New toys and games are needed to continue until Christmas. and Christmas. The club also has (908) 889-4751. League of Elizabeth-Plainfield. brighten the holidays for disadvan- taged area children. All donations ‘Grub With the Guys’ may be dropped off in the lobby of the Scotch Plains Police Department, On Tap December 6 MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. MOMPOU where a special barrel has been WESTFIELD – Men from the Chair of the Family Law Department of placed. First Baptist Church of Westfield TAPAS ❖ WINE BAR ❖ LOUNGE The cut-off date for donations will will meet for “Grub with the Guys” DUGHI & HEWIT “An exotic escape from the everyday” be Monday, December 19, to allow on Tuesday, December 6, at 6:45 for distribution for the holiday sea- a.m. at the Westfield Diner on North 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 son. 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WESTFIELD — For 30 years, the which needs a new roof, and then at Tree Lighting will take place on Sat- The hours will be noon to 4 p.m. and Westfield Foundation has been giv- the same time we’re giving money to urday, December 3, at 4 p.m. in front the cost will be $5 per dozen. The ing a financial boost to charity groups the Westfield Symphony to run an of Borough Hall, 403 South Avenue luminary lighting will take place that serve the Westfield community. educational program in the schools.” in Garwood. Christmas Eve on Tuesday, Decem- “Probably every non-profit organi- In order to receive a grant, the pro- There will be refreshments, enter- ber 24. zation in Westfield at one time or gram or project must “benefit the tainment, a visit from Santa Claus another has received grants from us,” community in some way,” according and holiday keepsakes for all. At- Fanwood Presbyterian said the foundation’s executive direc- to Mrs. Chance. She said the founda- tendees are invited to bring their cam- tor of seven years, Betsy Chance. tion does give grants to organizations eras. The rain date is the following Slates Organ Recital The community foundation is “an outside of Westfield if they have a Sunday, December 10, at 4 p.m. FANWOOD – In the preparatory independent, non-profit corporation” “Westfield audience” or relevance. Gina Levy for The Westfield Leader Additionally, a holiday decorating spirit of Advent, the Fanwood Pres- THIRTY YEARS OF HISTORY…Betsy Chance, executive director of the which exists “to provide an endow- There are four “grant cycles” every contest is being held. Participants are byterian Church will present a holi- Westfield Foundation for seven years, takes a break inside the Westfield office ment for the community,” according year, Mrs. Chance said, adding that invited to decorate the exterior of day organ recital in the church sanc- where she runs the foundation. Behind her is a board of memorabilia that to Mrs. Chance. She explained that the the average grant is about $3,000. their home or businesses festively. tuary on Wednesday, December 7, at illustratrates 30 years of the foundation’s accomplishments. foundation raises money, invests the The grants are usually for “some- All borough homes and businesses 7 p.m. money and only spends the income so thing outside of the normal budget,” are eligible. Judging will take place Robert Gangewere, organist and the principal continues to grow. such as start-up money for new pro- on Saturday, December 17, from 7 to Minister of Music, will play both Willow Grove Church The foundation, which began in grams or computer upgrades, Mrs. 10 p.m. Judges will be from neigh- spiritual and secular Christmas mu- 1975 with $2,000 donated by a group Chance explained. “We don’t want boring towns. sic. He has been directing the music of local citizens, has grown to $8.9 organizations to start relying on us for Four awards will be given. Three program at the church for 18 years. Plans Workshop on Trinity million in funds, according to Mrs. operating funds because then we can’t homes or businesses will be chosen as Special desserts, teas, flavored SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow shop on Wednesday, December 7, from Chance. She said a big boost for the address anything new that comes up.” “Most beautifully decorated house and coffees and cider will be served in the Grove Presbyterian Church, located 7:30 to 9 p.m. or Thursday, December foundation came in 1981 from the Ruth Smith, executive director of grounds,” and one will receive “The dining room following the recital. A at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, 8, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Each workshop Westfield-Wallace Fund, a family the Westfield Senior Citizen Housing Chevy Chase Award” for the most holi- freewill offering will be received. will present a workshop called “The will be preceded by a half hour of foundation that donated $485,000. Corporation, says the foundation has day lights to fit on one property. Win- The Fanwood Presbyterian Church Trinity: Is it Unbiblical, Unbeliev- refreshments and fellowship. That single donation is now worth been a tremendous support. ners will subsequently be notified. is located at the corner of Martine and able and Irrelevant?” The Reverend Diane Curtis, interim $1 million and is responsible for “They respond when we ask,” she said, This year, luminary kits will be on LaGrande Avenues and is wheelchair Participants will study the trinity, pastor of Willow Grove Church, will $35,000 in annual scholarship money adding that the foundation funds a “Learn- sale at the Little League field house accessible. its complexity, its relevance and its lead this study/discussion based on a provided to the Westfield Rotary Club ing is Forever” (LIFE) program through biblical truths and will explore how chapter in the book “Searching Is- for distribution. Union County College that provides free the Christian faith came to adopt a sues” by Nicky Gumbel. According to Mrs. Chance, the foun- college courses for their seniors. Trinitarian concept of God and how it Babysitting will be available in the dation has 91 individual funds. She said “You could hear a pin drop in those permeates through much of the New Children’s Ark if requested in ad- 17 of those funds, totaling $3.4 million, classes,” said Mrs. Smith, adding that VINTAGE CHRISTMAS sale Testament. vance. Individuals are asked to let the are “unrestricted.” They are “monies “it is a very stimulating, excellent They also will discuss their own church know if they will need that were given to us by individuals to program.” She continued to say the Bring family & friends for this Holiday experiences of God as Father, Son and childcare and the ages of the children be used specifically for grants back to foundation “recognizes the impor- Spirit and how they would discuss so appropriate activities can be the community,” she said. tance of our program.” Boutique filled with heirloom quality their experiences and beliefs with those planned. Youngsters also may attend Mrs. Chance added that the foun- Mrs. Chance said the grants are decorations, candles, garden accents, who feel the trinity is irrelevant. the “Tales in the Grove” storytime dation also has 55 “temporarily re- voted on by the 15-member Board of table top items & more! Individuals may attend the work- program at 7 p.m. on December 7. stricted” funds, which have a “spe- Trustees, all of whom are volunteers Anyone interested in attending the cific purpose” such as scholarships. from the community. “We try to rep- Historical Society Set workshop is asked to call the church The foundation donates the scholar- resent the entire community with the Friday, December 2nd: office during morning hours, Mon- ship money to organizations but does board,” she said. To Welcome Author day through Friday, at (908) 232- not choose the recipients. Mrs. Chance added that a six-mem- 6pm - 9pm COUNTY – The Union County 5678, e-mail [email protected] or The foundation also has 19 “man- ber committee, comprised of current Historical Society will meet on Sun- visit www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. aged” funds, said Mrs. Chance. These and past trustees, oversees the Saturday, December 3rd: day, December 4, at 2:30 p.m. at the funds belong to other non-profit groups foundation’s investments. Third Westminster Presbyterian Holiday Boutique but are managed by the foundation as “We don’t do a lot of public 10am - 9pm Church on North Avenue in Eliza- a service. She noted, “the main thing fundraising,” said Mrs. Chance. beth. (Board will meet at 2 p.m.) To Benefit Redeemer we do though is the grant program.” “We’re more successful just trying to 633 Westfield Avenue, Westfield H.V. Pat Reilly, Executive Director WESTFIELD – A vintage holiday The foundation has granted about raise awareness that people can make of the Aviation Hall of Fame Museum boutique, hosted by the Pascal fam- $3.5 million in its 30 years, said a gift to us that is tax-deductible …and For more information, call: at Teterboro Airport, will be the guest ily, will take place at 633 Westfield Mrs. Chance. She added that this it can really make a difference.” speaker. He is the author of “From the Avenue in Westfield tomorrow and year alone, the foundation has She added, however, that the biggest 908-518-9199 Balloon to the Moon,” a history of Saturday, December 2 and 3. All pro- granted about $225,000 to area pro- donations have come from bequests. She Benefiting the Redeemer Lutheran Church & School aviation in New Jersey and the people ceeds will benefit the Redeemer grams and projects, some of which noted the largest single bequest was more who made it happen. Copies of his Lutheran School of Westfield. include the Westfield Historical So- than $1 million in 1998 from the estate of book will be available for purchase. Heirloom quality decorations, ciety, the Interfaith Council for the the late Charles W. Anderson, who was a candles, garden accents, table-top Homeless and the Westfield Com- Westfield resident. “All of a sudden one items and other merchandise will be munity Players. day I got a letter saying ‘surprise,’ you featured. The Victorian home will be Mrs. Chance explained that the have some money coming.” decorated with all the holiday trim- foundation’s grants go to non-profit Mrs. Chance, a Westfield resident mings and tours will be available. organizations. “But we do run ‘a’ to herself for 30 years, said the founda- The hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. tomor- ‘z’ in terms of the type of things we’ll tion has no gala planned for its De- row and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. fund. We fund arts, education, civic, cember 4 anniversary. 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The College Application Process

By Dr. James K. Moriarty scores with college admission require- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ments. Choosing a college that is the right A student can also compare differ- fit is the first step in beginning a ent school programs and match them career for many high-school seniors. with career interests. In addition, there It is a wonderful and exciting journey is a direct link to each of the college for everyone involved, yet it can be a websites, and by using this program very frustrating experience at the same students can visit colleges online for time. information or for a virtual tour. The first and most important point In addition to individual meetings to remember is that the search for the with students and parents, the guid- ENRICHING LIVES…At the latest meeting of the Education Enrichment Foun- right college is a process. The consid- ance department also arranges college dation of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Inc., members of the organization presented a LORD OF THE RINGS…Franklin School kindergarteners enjoy a presentation by eration of possible college choices information nights for parents, an check to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Social Studies Supervisor Bradley Siegel to Jonne McCarron of the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit. Above, kindergarden support district students in their recent school supply drive conducted for the grows and changes over the course of evening presentation on financial aid benefit of Mississippi students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Pictured, left to teacher Joellen Surace assists Lauren Singer and Jordan Barham in counting tree high school as the student’s interests and College Night, where 200 col- slices to learn how old the trees were. right, are: Foundation members, seated, Mr. Siegel, Richard Meade, Kathleen develop and the student begins to leges and universities are represented. Meyer, Geri Samuel and Johanna Rodriguez; standing, Foundation Chairperson become more aware of different ca- In the first two years of high school, Andy Baron, Bradley Siegel, Treasurer Leland McGee and Wayne Morse. reers and college opportunities. A looking at colleges should be an infor- key consideration throughout this mal process accomplished by visiting THE STUDENT VIEW process is to keep lines of communi- colleges through Naviance or possibly cation open between parents, students on a family vacation or while visiting The weekly column written by local high school students and guidance counselors in order to a relative who is attending that col- assess the student’s personal, aca- lege. During junior and senior years, demic and extracurricular interests as the college search becomes more for- the student grows and matures. mal. Students and their families need Did Congress Abandon Throughout high school, students to get as much information as possible often will be making conflicting de- by meeting with counselors, using the cisions. During this time, nothing is software and literature available and Needy on Thanksgiving? written in stone, and there is virtually making formal college visitations. no decision that cannot be reversed. During the second semester of junior By NEIL FITZPATRICK life prior to the disaster. In addition, Working together, students, parents year, counselors at Westfield High Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the bills will have large repercussions and counselors can plan and develop School meet with each of their juniors For most Americans, Thanksgiv- in the lives of people unaffected by an academic program in which each and parents and develop a college ing is a terrific holiday celebrated the hurricane. student can achieve success while search plan based upon the student’s with the combination of three of our Critics of the bills believe that the supporting his or her growing inter- interests and abilities. favorite pastimes: not working, eat- money should instead be taken from ests. Finally, it is important not to As senior year progresses, it is im- ing and football. the tax cuts for the wealthy, which rush the process: young people grow portant to complete and mail applica- However, we also know it as a time have been a part of the current and mature at different rates. Some tions early. Being organized, plan- to be appreciative of the lifestyles and administration’s agenda for its entire begin to look at colleges early in their ning and paying attention to detail is opportunities we enjoy, as well as to term in office. The Republicans, until high-school career while others may the key to ensuring that college appli- acknowledge that there are those less recently, put off voting on a bill with become involved in the search later. cations are successfully completed fortunate than ourselves. $56 billion worth of tax cuts until High school is the place for students and submitted in a timely manner. It is especially relevant this year, after the holiday break. This was to to experience a wide range of aca- In all activities related to the college when the tragedy surrounding and fol- avoid the image that might be associ- demic, athletic, extracurricular and application process at each grade level, lowing the disaster of Hurricane ated with passing legislature reward- volunteer opportunities; and during the counseling staff at Westfield High Katrina served as a wake-up call and ing affluent Americans shortly after each year of high school, students’ School is ready to provide support for alerted the public to the immense pov- passing the bills doing away with interests grow, expand and change. students and parents and encourages erty that still exists in sections of our programs for the poor. There are several resources avail- both to take advantage of the country. It was the poor who suffered In our community, many would able to help students and families department’s expertise and knowledge. from a slow response, and it was the qualify for certain of the proposed tax review college information. At Dr. James Moriarty is a member of poor who were left with nothing in the breaks included in the bill. Under- Westfield High School beginning with the Westfield High School Guidance end. This being said, the American standably, this presents a dilemma on sophomore year, each student has a Department. The department has FAMILY FUN…The School One PTA recently sponsored its annual Fall Family people responded tremendously with the issue for many of its citizens. On private account with full access to the posted a multitude of information on Festival. Students played fall-themed games, competed in relay races, dressed up civilian aid for those in need. It then one hand, there is the idea that there is Naviance Program, which is a very the district web site at with tattoos and hair glitter and made fall crafts, ending the evening with an fell to the government to rebuild New something fundamentally wrong with user-friendly database that provides westfieldnjk12.org, within the entertaining comedy basketball performance by the Hoop Wizard. Pictured, Sara Orleans and the other towns affected funding disaster relief for the poor a vast amount of information on col- Westfield High School link concern- Fischmann carries off her prize after correctly guessing the weight of the 22- by the hurricane, as well as to handle and displaced by taking money from leges. With Naviance, a student can ing the college application process. pound festival pumpkin. the misplaced persons. social programs that help struggling retrieve information about colleges Dr. Moriarty can be e-mailed at In order to do this, congress needed families survive. In one of the world’s and their programs and compare their [email protected]. money with which to begin the very richest countries, there should not be, expensive and very long process. Con- nor is there, any reason to have to Law Offices of sequentially, the Republicans in the choose between the two. House and the Senate proposed and Still, there is often some difference approved two bills limiting and cut- between our words and our actions. It Robert G. Stahl, LLC ting certain social programs. The con- is hard as human to turn down an gress bill was made up of $50 billion in opportunity to increase or maintain Robert G. Stahl cuts and consisted of $8.9 billion in our wealth. It is up to the individual to Korey Kerscher Sarokin Medicaid, $746 million in food stamps, make the final decision as to where and $10 billion in cuts to education. they stand, and to let representatives or Christopher M. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 SR NICK GIANNACI MAKES TEAM-HIGH, 13 TACKLES Raider Thanksgiving Hopes Dimmed by Minutemen, 27-0

By FRED LECOMTE Plains. Halfback Antoine Thompson for 20 yards. Wide receivers Kyle Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times scored a 48-yard touchdown and fin- Rowbothom and Nehemiah Burney- An effort to make it four Thanks- ished with 186 yards rushing on 28 Porter capped excellent years with giving Day victories in a row over carries to lead the Minutemen. three catches for 13 yards and one for powerhouse Elizabeth ended for the Offensively, the 3-7 Raiders could 14 yards, respectively. Junior tailback Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School muster only 66 total yards. Senior Greg Brand rushed 11 yards on four football team as visiting Elizabeth quarterback Colin Weber hit four of carries and senior fullback Rashawn grabbed a 27-0 victory in Scotch 16 passes for 27 yards and rumbled CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BREAKING AN ALL-TIME WHS SEASON RECORD…Marcus Allen Graham grabs his ninth interception of the season to break the all-time Westfield High School season record set by Jan Cocozziello in 2003. MARCUS ALLEN GRAHAM BECOMES WHS INT LEADER Cardinals Top Blue Devils, 9-0 In 101st Football Showdown

By DAVID B. CORBIN 67 yards for the touchdown with 10:38 yards rushing and quarterback Eban Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times left of the third quarter to break a Gibson completed four of nine passes Big plays have decided the out- scoreless tie. Plainfield’s other score for 78 yards but Blue Devil safety come of a number of Thanksgiving came on a 27-yard field goal by Oscar Marcus Allen Graham recorded his Day showdowns between the Valez with 5:54 remaining in the ninth interception of the season to Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield High School football team game. break the all-time WHS season record BRINGING DOWN A MINUTEMAN…Raiders Rob Ventura, No. 53, Dan Ragan, No. 84, Jason Zelesnik, No. 82, and Max and Plainfield. The 101st meeting Carow, No. 18, team to bring down a Minuteman during the Thanksgiving Day football game. The Blue Devil defense limited the of eight set by Cocozziello in 2003. between the two rivals was high- Cardinals to only 20 rushing yards In attendance was Cocozziello, who lighted by one huge 67-yard touch- and a 35-yard reception in the first got his eighth interception on No- SINNENBERG 2 TDs; MATHEW 1, BECKER-COHEN 1 down run and a hit just inches from half. Plainfield finished with 150 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 the goal line that prevented a touch- down, eventually leading to a 9-0 Cardinal victory before a massive Senior Girls Blank Juniors crowd at Kehler Stadium in Westfield. OWEN BRAND The Blue Devils hold a 50-44-7 edge on the Cardinals in the series Your Home-Town and the last thriller came in 2003 MORTGAGE BANKER when the Cardinals got a 93-yard In Powder Puff Game, 28-0 punt return for a touchdown from Dante Harvey and were awarded a By DAVID B. CORBIN each to give the seniors great field Junior Sauerwein rushed for her safety on a bad snap to nip Westfield, ISB MORTGAGE CO., LLC Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times position on the junior 30. Zucker then 20-yard gain but senior Ellie Riddle, 9-7. In 2002, junior quarterback Jan Still burning from their loss via passed to Marilyn Mench for a 10- a cheerleading captain, recorded a Cocozziello had a 49-yard touchdown coin toss in last year’s Powder Puff yard gain. Becker-Cohen rolled left huge sack to quell the juniors’ last scramble to give Westfield a 14-6 game, which decided a 14-14 tie, this for a big gain but ran out of bounds at offensive of the half. victory. The year before, quarterback year’s senior girls came into the An- the seven. Next, Becker-Cohen rolled “We are much more organized, us- Louis Mercer smashed into the end Residential - Construction nual Powder Puff game far more pre- right for a seven-yard TD to put the ing our experience from last year,” zone on a fourth-and-goal situation pared and strutted off the new turf seniors up 14-0 early in the second said senior Head Coach Jessie from the one with 45 seconds remain- field at Gary Kehler Stadium in quarter. Garfinkel at halftime. “We now know ing to give Westfield a 24-21 victory. Commercial - Bridge Loans what kind of plays work in a game The 6-4 Cardinals’ hero was Reggie like this and what kind of plays don’t Dixon, who found a seam in the Blue Local: (908) 789-2730 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Devils’ defensive middle and raced Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 26 Westfield Baseball League [email protected] Registration for Licensed Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking Spring 2006 Season Equal Housing Lender Kindergarten thru 10th Grade

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PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Blue Devil Swim Boys Ready Wallace Pool to Host Showdown To Harvest Veteran ‘Crop’ Between WHS, SP-F Swimmers By BRUCE JOHNSON Last year’s season ended earlier school-only swimmer who has the Johnson. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times than normal for the WHS boys swim talent to be among the state premier Freshmen don’t get to contribute team. For the first time since 1994, sprint freestylers. Murray is a back- on the varsity level in many varsity The Scotch Plains-Fanwood swim more standout Alexi Kuzka for at least Terron Rogers had 20 receptions, and they did not reach the championship stroke/freestyle specialist, while sports, but swimming is different, program doesn’t go back that far, the the first month of the season following the all-senior secondary of Marcus round of the NJSIAA Public A Tour- McGrory (all events), Burns (breast) and WHS has some very good ones program starting in the late 1970s as a surgery on her left leg. But WHS is Allen Graham (a school record nine nament. And for the first time since and Vanarelli (fly) have been contrib- this winter, led by versatile Chris coed (boys and girls combined) team. hardly without talent, led by a talented interceptions), Will Jenkins and Rogers 1982, the Blue Devils came up short uting for three years. Ben Holt and DeLaFuente and Matt Morgan. But the Raiders, perhaps in no small junior class that includes Kylie Fraser, proved much better than anticipated at of the 10-victory total, going 9-5-1. Tom Fringer are seniors who could DeLaFuente is “solid, across the part influenced by the powerhouse Katie Morgan, Julie Cederoth, Darrell the start of the season. And Bobby “Only a fool waters last year’s help on relays. board,” Johnson said. And Morgan, teams of neighboring Westfield, have Ann Smith, Brittany Reyes and Chrissy Mroz, John Gagliano, Andrew crops,” veteran coach Bruce Johnson WHS won state titles during their whose father Dan was captain of the come a long, long way in a short time. Isabella, along with sophomore Liz Petrsoric and Steve Markowski all said. “We expect to be back in the freshman and sophomore seasons, and 1980 WHS team, has looked good in During the 1990s, they were in as Hawkins. The WHS boys, featuring made solid contributions. finals this year.” this group would love nothing better the IM, breast, fly and free. Max many state championship meets (in B all-American senior Pat Daurio, are But just thinking about next year Considering defending champion than to win the school’s 21st state Blum, Justin Lo and James Kazazis Division) as Westfield (in A Divi- looking to return to the state finals this has me excited about it already. Be- Hillsborough only lost three seniors championship and tie parochial power are other freshmen who could make sion). In 1997, SP-F handed WHS its year, after missing them last winter cause the Den knows that champion- to graduation, and that runnerup St. Joseph for most state titles. contributions. first loss to a Union County public for the first time since 1994! ship teams are almost always built Bridgewater-Raritan graduated just a “A team is as good as its seniors Johnson’s philosophy has been to school in 43 seasons. Two years later, The pool will be open at 6 p.m. and around defenses and, if the kids are handful of B relay swimmers, it would and leaders,” Johnson said. “So we find as many “go-to” guys as pos- the Raider boys rose up one Saturday it should be noted that the last time willing to pay the price next summer, seem a brash statement. Especially should be pretty good again.” sible. “A go-to guy is somebody who afternoon to end Westfield’s surreal WHS hosted a Saturday night meet, WHS has the makings of a shutout when you realize that both teams are The junior class may be as talented you can count on for three or four 42-year reign as Union County cham- against St. Joseph of Metuchen and machine next year. senior-dominated and feature some as the seniors, with Phil Anton, Luke quality swims in a big meet,” he said. pions. The next year, SP-F split into Mount St. Mary, the balcony was MASSILLON NEEDS 1 MORE of the state’s premier individual swim- Baran and P.J. Harley leading the “The more go-to guys, the better the separate boys and girls teams for the packed to overflowing by 6:15. Get And the football season continues mers. way. Anton specializes in the IM and chances of winning.” dual meet season, and both have con- there early. Admission is free. for mighty Massillon (Ohio), my But Westfield does have more than breast, Baran in sprints, fly and back, Right now, he puts the team’s num- tinued to be successful. The girls last DEN TRIVIA adopted team. Down 17-7 with six just a little talent returning, too. and Harley is one of the state’s pre- ber at 10 to 12. “We had 17 or 18 on year became SP-F’s first swim team Thanksgiving’s game against minutes to play against unbeaten All-American Pat Daurio heads a mier distance swimmers. Add in the 2003 team, which is why it was so to capture a state title. They also tied Plainfield was the 101st time the two Lakewood St. Edward’s in the state senior class that includes battle-tested sprinters Colin Sullivan, Rob White- strong,” Johnson said. “There are 48 WHS at the Union County meet, while ancient rivals have met in a series that semifinals, the Tigers scored a touch- Brandon Cuba, Kyle Murray, Dan head and Graig Blanton, along with scoring events in a dual meet, count- Westfield was a narrow winner in started back in 1900. What team is down, then drove 55 yards in the final McGrory, Mike Burns and Evan distance specialist Brian Corea, and ing individual events (24) and the their early-season dual meet. WHS’s No. 2 rival in terms of games three minutes to pull out a 21-17 Vanarelli. you have a very solid group. three relays (24).” Which brings us to Saturday night! played? victory. On the final drive, they had to Daurio, who ranks No. 2 on the Last year’s freshman class pro- The Blue Devils will be facing one The 2005-06 high school swim sea- CAN’T WAIT TIL ’06 overcome a third-and-30 after the WHS Top 15 List in both the 200 duced two clutch performers in Matt of the toughest schedules in state son kicks off in a huge way when SP- OK, be honest. When the 2004 quarterback turned to call a timeout individual medley and 100 breast- Blutfield (free, fly) and Matt Green history this winter. After opening with F visits Westfield for a 7 p.m. show- WHS football season ended, you were that wasn’t given and the shotgun stroke, gives Johnson the versatility (free, IM, back). Two others from that Scotch Plains-Fanwood this Satur- down at the Westfield YMCA’s thankful it was over. Some of the center snap sailed past him. to move him around, in the butterfly, group — Matt Gelmetti and Jon Holt day (Westfield Y, 7 p.m.), they’ll also Wallace Pool. games were very hard to sit through, Massillon (13-1), seeking its 23rd backstroke and pretty much any — have improved to the point that host Bridgewater-Raritan on Decem- There are many long-time WHS even for a diehard WHS fan. Can you state championship but first since 1972, freestyle distance. Cuba is a high they may be counted on heavily by ber 20 (2:30 p.m.). The January sched- “fans” who have never seen a swim honestly say you felt the same way will face the 14-0 St. Xavier Bombers ule is brutal: at No. 1 St. Augustine meet. This would be the perfect meet this season? The record was the same, from Cincinnati this Saturday, 7 p.m., (January 7), No. 2 CBA (January 10), to be your first. Scotch Plains’ girls 1-9. But after Thanksgiving Day’s 9- at Canton’s Fawcett Stadium in the No. 3 St. Joseph (January 17), No. 9 are loaded in all events and, despite 0, loss to Plainfield, I found myself state final. Win or lose, I stand by my The Westfield Leader - The Times Bishop Eustace (January 21) and at the graduation of Amanda Cameron, almost counting the seconds until the statement after seeing the Tigers’ open- ing win back on Aug. 22, that they Serving the Town Since 1890 state prep champion Lawrenceville may even be stronger than last year. 2006 season gets here. (January 28), which last year handed The Raider boys are solid again, with For certain, things can happen — might be the best high school football PO Box 250 • Westfield, New Jersey 07091 WHS the worst drubbing in school freshman Zack Peart joining veterans both good and bad — between team I’ve ever seen, in over 40 years of Tele - (908) 232-4407 • Fax - (908) 232-0473 history. Mike Fragna, Brian Pesin, Matt Miller Thanksgiving Day and next Labor watching high school ball in New Jer- “Those are the fun meets,” Johnson and Mike Miller. Day. But when I look at kids like Will sey, Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Leader • The Times said. “The guys get up for them, and Westfield’s girls were hard hit by Harbaugh, Ryan Yarusi, Matt Ince, THIS AND THAT New Subscriber • Renewal it gets us prepared for states.” graduation, and will be without sopho- John Dugan, Tyrell Simmons, Santo If you started being a head football One Year - $28 • Two Years - $52 • Three Years - $76 Last year’s season ended in Nardi, Kyle Zeitounian, Jack coach at your high school in 1965 or Bayonne, when Bridgewater ad- Meagher, Sean Ferro, Joe Vall- earlier and were still coaching this College $20 (September - May) vanced on a tiebreaker after the teams Powder Puff, Bands, Lliobera, Tom Bonard, Mark Boyd, fall, it was a tough season. Two of Name had tied 85-85 in the North Section 2 Joe Schurig, Josh Gribbon, JT New Jersey’s longtime coaches — Football on Website Brick’s Warren Wolf and South Address final. Earlier in the season, Sheehan, Dan Johnson, Erik Ander- Bridgewater had beaten WHS 100- Photos of the annual Westfield/ son, John DiIorio, Malcolm Allen, Hunterdon’s Sam Jefferis — fall into City State ZIP 70. Plainfield, Scotch Plains- Pete Cornell, C.J. Patella, Mike Henry that category. Wolf, New Jersey’s all- Phone # “We’ve earned a reputation as a Fanwood/Elizabeth football and Pete Antonelli, I see a group of time winningest football coach and team that swims a lot faster at states, games and the annual Westfield young men who hopefully will be in his 48th year at the Ocean County Payment Cash Check Charge and that’s a good thing,” Johnson Powder Puff football game and hitting the weight room (if they school, suffered through a 4-6 sea- CC # said. “Our goals are the same as Homecoming Parade, as well as haven’t started already), skipping son. But that was nothing compared Exp. Date they’ve been at Westfield for decades: pictures of the bands, fans and summer vacations to practice on those to Jefferis. In his 40th year at the State champs, county champs, con- cheerleaders, will be available on hot, humid summer nights, and doing school located in Hunterdon County’s Signature ference champs. We won’t have a The Westfield Leader website what it takes to get the WHS football bucolic West Amwell Township, Subscriptions Are Pre-Paid and Are Non-Refundable pretty won-loss record, because of www.goleader.com by this program back where it belongs. The “Cowboy Sam” dealt with an 0-10 our schedule. But hopefully we’ll win weekend.Click photos and scroll Westfield football tradition goes back season that ended with a 68-0 loss on [email protected] • www.goleader.com our last meet this year. That’s the one to the appropriate listings. over 100 years, and only Phillipsburg Thanksgiving Day to Delaware Val- We Reach People... Not Driveways! people will remember.” and Atlantic City have won more ley. … Apparently not too many read- games in state history. There could be ers of the Den care which conference no greater feeling for these guys then WHS might join, should the Watchung to push themselves, and each other, to Conference fold, as has been rumored. take the steps necessary to get back We mentioned this two weeks ago some of the respect that’s been lost. and asked for your response and/or There’s good talent there, now it’s up comments, and got all of one email. to that talent to show it. One! One? Guess nobody cares. I mean was Plainfield scary? No COMING SOON way. Ever wonder how Westfield and Shabazz? Nope. Scotch Plains-Fanwood have done in Union? Hardly. head-to-head competition over the Cranford or Scotch Plains? Please. years? Does one team dominate the There was nobody WHS played other, or are things pretty even? To that this team should’ve feared or not answer these questions, the Den has gone after. Nobody. OK, my glass (of gone through the old record books Dr Pepper) is maybe more than half and newspaper microfilm and com- full. But that’s the joy of sports, that piled a complete history of WHS- there’s always next year. And I can SPF matchups in all 21 sports the two hardly wait for next year. rivals have competed against each Weichert With Kearny replacing Old Bridge other, from 1930 through the 2004- on the 2006 schedule, and with the 05 school year. The results will be kind of talent WHS has returningWeichert — presented — as a Christmas gift, of to say nothing of talented kids like sorts — to readers of the Devil’s Den Ricardo Johnson on the once-beaten on Thursday, Dec. 22. freshman team that lost only to Old TRIVIA ANSWER Bridge in its opener — it’s not too Although they haven’t met since early to jump on the bandwagon. 1998, the surprising answer is Sure, the seniors will be missed. Rahway. 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Forys, who Perrella proved that his high school finished 28th and Massam who fin- cross-country career is not over yet ished 23rd, failed to qualify for the by finishing seventh in the 27th Foot nationals because only the top-10 will Locker Northeast Regional Champi- take the trip to San Diego. onships at Van Cortlandt Park in the Perrella ran the first mile in 4:45 Bronx on November 26. Perrella’s and was in the 11th position with time of 15:37 was the 15th-fastest approximately 800 meters remain- time ever run on the 3.1-mile course ing. He moved into 10th place just by a New Jersey boy and qualified before the final straightaway then him for the Foot Locker National kicked into a higher gear to finish Championships to be held in San Di- seventh. ego on December 10. He became the third Westfield High On November 19, Perrella finished School runner to qualify for the na- Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times A CAST OF QUALITY VOLLEYBALLERS…The Westfield Blue Devil team third at the boys cross-country Meet tionals. Cliff Sheehan in 1980 and SHOWING THE WAY…Blue Devil Field Hockey Head Coach Maggie McFadden showed lots of spirit and competitiveness. Pictured, front and center, are: team co- of Champions at Holmdel Park be- Matt Elmuccio in 1996 were the other loves to instruct her players. McFadden looks forward to a fine season next year captain Kristina Fietkiewicz, No. 5, Coach Bev Torok and co-captain Monica hind Craig Forys of Colts Neck and two Blue Devils to qualify. with the return of 13 starters. Dreyer, No. 14. Other team members are: Kaitlyn Shulman, Lindsay Brown, Tara Daly, Kristen Ditzell, Anna Koehler, Erin Roudebush, Molly Williams, Laryssa Borlowsky, Caroline Fallon and Paige Roudebush. Let It Rip... MANETTI, DEFAZIO, CASSIDY LED TEAM It Was Bound To Blue Devil Girls Complete Devil V’ball Girls Showed Happen…and It Did By Fred Lecomte Talent, Accomplishment Specially written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Decent Field Hockey Year I decided to write this when “It Tranchina became the Westfield foot- By FRED LECOMTE Juniors Natalia Mavrogiannis and By FRED LECOMTE The Devils will graduate top per- finally got to me.” It was probably ball coach in 1985 thru 1993. He Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Katherine Taylor shared goalkeeping Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times formers, Co-Captain Monica Dryer, just a matter of time ‘till it happened, stepped down in 1994 and 1995 then Expectations may not have been duties. Taylor stopped 61 shots on 79 As in past years, this year was no outside hitter Kristina Fietkiewicz and but I didn’t want it to go unnoticed returned in 1996 through 2005. Here reached this season but the Westfield (0.77) attempts in 13 games and different than others as the Westfield Kaitlyn Shulman. when we received an email and a are some numbers: 1996 (2 wins, 6 High School girls field hockey team Mavrogiannis halted 76 shots of 94 High School Varsity volleyball team “Dryer was our first server. She set phone call the other day from one of losses, 1 tie); 1997 (6-3); 1998 (9-3). brought the season to a close with a (0.81) in 12 games. Senior Eunice competed with spirit, enthusiasm and the tone for the team to get the points. “them.” He wrote that he represented In 1998, WHS was in their first sec- respectable 5-6-3 record. Park and the always dependable poise while showing vast improve- She will be greatly missed on our the feelings of many parents and com- tional playoffs since 1981 and went “Our goal was to become better Christine DeSerio also contributed. ment and accomplishment. The Blue defense,” said Torok. “Fietkiewicz has munity members who are upset with to the championship game at Giants over the season and win games and “Very quietly she helped back Devils finished their season with a improved immensely over last year. and want Coach Ed Tranchina and Stadium vs. Morristown). we did accomplish the getting better DeFazio up in the middle,” said 19-7 record. They battled in the Union She was a big part of our quick attack, his staff to step aside as the head To continue coach Tranchina’s part,” said Blue Devil Head Coach McFadden of DeSerio. “She was a County Tournament (UCT) where which served for us to get many points. football coach at Westfield High record: in 1999 (3-7); 2000 (6-4); Maggie McFadden. “Our defense center back and both played really they were stopped by second-seeded Middle blocker Shulman came through School. 2001 (8-3); 2002 (7-3); 2003 (4-6); played came together as a solid de- well together.” Rahway in three games. They reached the program all four years. She was Have we moved to the front, all 2004 (1-9) and 2005 (1-9). Since fensive unit as the season progressed. Also in the mix was senior Julie the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA/ one of our go-to offensive players and charged up, to go down that slippery 1996, the football team record is 47 Early on, we gave up to eight goals Bennett. “She really was one of the PSEG Group 4 tournament where certainly our best blocker. We will slope where you may plant the seed wins, 53 losses and 1 tie. per game; however, by the end of the better defenders. Perhaps not the most they overpowered Montclair in two miss all three immensely.” of discontent? Will the ever-increas- Mr. Tranchina is a coach who has season we were holding our oppo- orthodox player, but she hustled her games, however in the semis got The Blue Devils will return a full ing selfishness possibly negate a life- won with class, lost with dignity nents to under three and giving our- behind off and was very dependable. chilled by Hunterdon Central. cast of experienced players next sea- time of effort that robs a coaching and treated everyone with respect. selves a chance to win.” She stopped a lot of balls, penetrated “I thought we had a real positive son including standout players Molly staff of their career? He loves teaching football and life Co-Captains Samantha Manetti, and stood out above the rest with her season. With three seniors, a number of Williams and Tara Daly. Westfield High School Head Foot- lessons to teenagers. We are run- Rebecca DeFazio and Justine Cassidy great improvement.” juniors and a handful of sophomores, “I think the most positive thing ball Coach Ed Tranchina isn’t a yeller ning low on coaches who patiently led the Blue Devils. “Our captains The Blue Devils did have some we consider ourselves to be a relatively about next year is that I have Molly or a screamer. He doesn’t make rah- teach our youth respect, discipline, did a very nice job keeping the team memorable games. “The Cranford young team, however a very much qual- and Tara, my two setters returning. rah speeches. He instructs his play- character and integrity. motivated during some of the tough games really stood out,” said ity team. We had trouble getting over They are my quarterbacks and I look ers. They respect him. And in turn, on It’s troubling that one of the state’s times when we were really strug- McFadden. “Early in the season, we the hump of beating ranked teams but forward to seeing them as emergents Saturday afternoons, they don’t run premier schools which prides itself gling,” said McFadden. “They got the lost 3-0. All three goals cane on fast we showed promise,” stated Head and real team leaders. Molly has taken their mouths, mock opponents or do on building well-rounded students, kids enjoying their practices and they breaks and that happens when your Coach Beverly Torok. “Our choice of on many roles such as offense and anything that would demean is confronted with an incessant lack worked hard to get them to play bet- defense breaks down. In the second offensive plays showed good variety blocking, besides being one of our Westfield. of loyalty and what’s good for the ter. Sam and Becky played tough all game against Cranford we did not while most teams commented on how premier passers. Tara is now ready Some of you Westfield football team. Instead, it is “what is in it for year long along with senior Julie give up the fast break. We were able good a defensive team we were.” and able to choose and separate of- experts mentioned in online forums me and best for me”. Bennett. They were some of the best to play much better defense. The kids Perhaps the most satisfying game, fenses bases on what the other team is that the Blue Devils haven’t made a Unfortunately, most of the dis- defensive players on the field, they stayed in their areas when they needed in which the Blue Devils battled, came showing, so I look very forward to playoff in 15 years (this is by no ruption, cohesiveness and player were the anchors and they helped to stay home and we ended up beating against neighboring rival Cranford in them to run our program.” means accurate, of course). Several satisfaction starts at home. It’s solidify our defense. Cassidy was an them, 2-1. We also tied Johnson where the quarterfinals of the Union County In addition, the Devils will look to others wrote that it’s time for against the backdrop of this type of offensive player and she helped cre- they played well defensively and did Tournament (UCT) while at the same Anna Koehler to make a huge impact. Tranchina and his staff to step down. behavior that causes the erosion of ate our offensive opportunities.” not give up any goals. Oak Knoll had time, the game was a toss up for the “She gets on the floor and picks ev- Coaches put in hundreds of hours, high school sports’ values. But you Sophomore Augustina Healy led to be another highlight for us. They Conference title. Westfield prevailed, erything up and it’s just a real treat to get little recognition and make what don’t have to believe me. Take the the team with six goals and two as- came in here and we played them to a 25-22, 25-10. have her on our team.” seems like $1.50 an hour. And when opinions of players, coaches and sists. Junior Christine Isabella had scoreless tie. It was nice for our kids “The kids were really pumped up. Additionally, impacting the Devils their team wins a big game, he gets alumni. four goals and three assists, junior to finish up the season on such a real Cranford came in really ready to play. future success includes: Paige the Gatorade shower. However, when There are many great parents in- rightwing Maureen Hughes stuffed positive note.” We always seem to have exciting Roudebush, Erin Roudebush, Lind- the team loses and has a sub-par volved in youth sports and their pres- the net three times and had one assist With 13 starters returning, the Blue matches against them. They are good say Brown, Kristen Dilzell, Laryssa season, it’s the coach who gets @%#*. ence and participation is needed as and Cassidy tattered the net with two Devils expect a bright and exciting rivals,” said Torok. Borkowsky and Caroline Fallon. Here’s an update guys. Ed well as appreciated. goals and two assists. season.

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Strong finished with eight yards. tain Giannaci said, “You never expect Wide receiver Dan Regan added, Defensively, senior linebacker it to go by this fast. You just look out “We know what brotherhood and Nick Giannaci had a team-high, 13 there and know you’ll never come teamwork is about. We learned a lot tackles. Brand shredded the Minute- back here with pads on. It kind of from each other from this experience. men with 10 tackles and Weber brings a tear to your eye. These years Coach Ciccotelli pushed me during notched eight. have been very fun. Our program the entire season. He got on my back “We have great kids here at Scotch here is about of great bunch of guys. if I made a mistake either small or Plains. We work hard, we play hard Everyone bonded well despite the big, trying to push everyone on this and they’re a pleasure to coach,” said record, which doesn’t matter. It’s all team to be the best they can be.” Raider Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli. “There is disappointment, but you have to handle disappointment be- cause it’s part of life. They have noth- ing to be ashamed of. I saw a quote in the comics the other day where ice hockey great Wayne Gretsky said, ‘I missed a hundred percent of shots I never took.’ You’ve got to take shots. You’re not going to make them all but, at least, you lay it on the line and you give yourself an effort. Coming back against Westfield being down in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the fourth quarter was a great, great HEAD OVER HEELS FOR A FIRST DOWN…Blue Devil quarterback Nick DeRosa, No. 10, gets upended after getting a effort. The thing that I’ll remember first down against the Cardinals in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game. this season is that these guys played hard all the time and that’s important. Whether you’re going to win it all the Seniors Rip Juniors time, you still have to play hard all the Cardinals Top Blue Devils, 9-0 time.” In Powder Puff, 28-0 After a scoreless first quarter, Eliza- In 101st Football Showdown beth quarterback Josh Pryor scored CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 on a 25-yard burst with 4:33 remain- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 work. In that way, it allows us to be ing in the half. Two minutes later, vember 15, 2003 against Sayreville. now because I did not want him to more efficient on offense.” Thompson galloped 48 yards into the end zone. He added a two-point con- “My eighth interception was against score. When he threw the ball, I said, As to Gross’ three straight flag Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sayreville. That was a playoff game. ‘it’s going to be mine. It’s not going to sacks, Garfinkel commented, “She’s version to give the Minutemen a 14- GETTING A LOT OF PRACTICE…Raider punter Matt Hirschhorn, No. 11, got I didn’t even know that was the record be anybody else’s.’ It’s going to be a a maniac. We had no idea how good 0, halftime lead. a lot of practice against the Minutemen on Thanksgiving Day. Senior Sam Tepper, until later in the week. People were nice dinner talk for Thanksgiving.” she was going to be. She gets in the In the third quarter, Pryor connected No. 3, blocks. saying, ‘It was a record. It was a On the series before Graham’s in- backfield every time.” with a 21-yard completion to Michael Eargle for a score. Elizabeth struck what goes on behind the scene. Coach A very emotional Strong said, “The record.’ I said, ‘Oh! Really?’ I really terception, the Blue Devils had Garfinkel related his strategy for Ciccotelli, he’s like a father figure to four years were pretty great. Run- didn’t pay attention to that stuff. I just marched from their own 40 to the the second half. “We are going to take the final blow with eight minutes remaining in the game on a five-yard us during the season. We’re all broth- ning behind Gianacci and having wanted to win that year,” Cocozziello Cardinal six where fullback Tyrell our time on offense and play solid ers; he’s our father. He really looks him block is going to be different recalled. Simmons took the handoff and blasted defense but I think we will definitely end run by tight end Richard Tabor. With the season over, Raider cap- after us and cares about us.” now that I’m hoping to play at Temple Before Cocozziello, Jay Cook had to within inches of the goal line where get another score.” or North Texas and having someone set the record of seven interceptions the ball was jarred loose and recov- Gelber, now playing quarterback for else block for me. We bonded a lot. on Thanksgiving Day 2001. ered by Cardinal Elijah Hunter in the the juniors, had a 12-yard reception to People whom I used to look down “I know Jay personally. We talk end zone. halfback Shelman but Mathew later on, they caught my attention. They when we are home for Thanksgiving “I really thought we scored. I didn’t recorded her interception and blazed stepped it up, played with their heart and Christmas. I’m glad that some- know we fumbled the ball. I’m proud 40 yards down the left side and into the and made me change my whole per- one broke the record because records of my team but I am disappointed we end zone to give the seniors a 21-0 lead spective of them. All I saw is Blue are meant to be broken and Marcus, lost this game. I really wanted this early in the fourth quarter. and White – Raider brotherhood. it’s a great feat for him. I’m proud of game. The close ones hurt. Skorge was trying desperately to Coach C, we all looked up to him. He him,” said Cocozziello. “I talked to The Blue Devils finished with 72 get an offensive game working and doesn’t take a day off, seven days a him last night. He said, ‘I’m going to rushing yards on 36 attempts and managed to pull off a six-yard gain week, watching films, studies teams, break your record. I’m going to break quarterback Nick DeRosa completed and Luker rolled right for a 20-yard trying to get us ready. He’s barely your record.’ When he broke it, I went four of 13 pass attempts for 23 yards gain but senior Katie Read recorded a with his family because he’s with us. over to him and I told him, ‘you – two were for minus yardage. Wide nine-yard sack to stall the drive. Going to school, if you slack off in deserved it. You worked your butt off receiver Sean Ferro had a 21-yard With 17 seconds remaining in the one class or interrupt the class, you for it.’ Marcus Allen Graham!” reception and wide receiver Terrence game, Zucker connected with know Ciccotelli is going to hear about “I thrilled. Right now, I really can’t Rogers had two receptions totaling Sinnenberg for the 25-yard TD re- it. You dot your I’s and cross your T’s believe that I have it. It’s a dream eight yards. Simmons rushed for 35 ception to finalize the scoring. while you’re in school because you come true for me. I am so happy. I’m yards and Ferro had four rushes for Juniors 0 0 0 0 0 know he’s going to watch over you. ready to go home and celebrate with 24 yards. Defensive end Brandon Seniors 7 7 0 14 28 If there’s one thing we learned from my family,” said Graham whose in- Simmons recorded a nine-yard sack coach C, a blind squirrel finds a nut terception at the one-yard line stopped and defensive tackle Cowles Stewart See photos on Web! once and awhile and a broken clock a Cardinal scoring drive. “I was read- recorded a five-yard sack. is right twice a day.” ing him (quarterback) and I thought David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plainfield 0063 9 www.goleader.com BLASTING STRAIGHT AHEAD…Junior Whitney Pryor blasts for a seven- that I really have to make a stop right Westfield 0000 0 Elizabeth (6-4) 0 14 6 7 27 yard gain in the Powder Puff football game. See more pictures on page 15. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 0 0 0 0

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MARCHING DOWN EAST BROAD STREET IN THE ANNUAL HOMECOMING PARADE…Several Westfield High School students carry the banner down East HANDING OFF TO A SPEEDSTER…Senior Miriam Becker-Cohen prepares to Broad Street during the Annual Homecoming Parade before the beginning of the Powder Puff football game at Kehler Stadium on November 23. hand the ball to Lauren Sinnenberg in the Westfield Powder Puff game. Westfield PAL ‘C’ Captures Super Bowl Championship After beating undefeated Sum- Anthony Amatucci also made key mit in a divisional playoff game, the tackles. Safety Justin Ricardo shut Westfield PAL C football team beat down the Richmond Boro passing previously undefeated Richmond game. Boro of Staten Island, NY, 12-6, in Backs Brendan Dugan and James overtime in the Suburban Youth O’Rourke, who had an exciting 30- Football League Super Bowl cham- yard run, allowed Westfield to main- pionship game in Summit on No- tain control in the fourth quarter. vember 20. Offensive linemen Richard In the first quarter, behind the block- O’Connor, Dan Bigelow, Kevin ing of linemen Nick Ertman, Ryan Anderson and Nick Callello and WR SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS…The Westfield PAL “C” football team break out Rittendale, Joe Rinaldi and Jake Har- Jackson O’Leary threw key blocks in celebration after defeating Richmond Boro of Staten Island. ris, running back Paul Werner scam- all afternoon. pered 55-yards to the two-yard line. In overtime, Westfield advanced QB Pat Dyer, behind linemen the ball from the 25-yard line to the WF PAL ‘C’ Trims Summit Alexander Williams and Ryan Elliott, two where Dyer scored to make the slipped in for the TD. The extra point score, 12-6. The extra point failed. UNDEFEATED…The Westfield Notthingham Forest U10 girl’s soccer team pass attempt was broken up. Next, linebacker Skibitsky came finished the fall 2005 season with a 10-0 record. Bill Palatucci and Joe Nogan In the second quarter, Richmond coached the undefeated team. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Lauren In Division Championship, 7-0 up with a huge tackle on third down Nogan, Hannah Cooper, Caroline Meyo, Margaret Meyo and Jordan Lukowiak; Boro moved the ball down the field then the Richmond Boro QB was back row, Alex Palatucci, Molly McKeown, Sarah Margolies, Katie Felix, Jamie The Westfield PAL C football team Frank Scalera held Summit in check and scored on a three-yard line run to sacked by Elliott to end the game. Siburn, Claire Lynch, Una Heinzerling and Nora Moriarty. outpaced previously unbeaten Sum- with great tackles. Safety Justin tie the score. The extra point failed. mit, 7-0, in the Suburban Youth Foot- Ricardo along with cornerback Kurt Each team featured strong defense ball League Divisional Champion- Kowlaski kept the Summit passing the remainder of the game. Lineback- ship game on November 13 to set up attack to a minimum. ers Troy Skibitsky, Frankie Scalera a showdown with Staten Island for Westfield scored in the second quar- and Bill Headley made key tackles the Super Bowl. Summit had previ- ter after marching down the field be- along with lineman Mike Mondon. ously beaten Westfield twice. hind great line blocking. Tight end Jake Williams and Elliott made key tack- “It was a great win for us at this Harris had a 30-yard end run to the two- les to thwart Richmond Boro. point in the season,” stated running yard line. Moments later, QB Pat Dyer Cornerback Mike Kalimtzis forced a back John Lanzano who was the Cap- sneaked the ball into the end zone be- fumble that was recovered by Kurt tain that day. hind Elliott, Williams and Nick Ertman. Kowalski in the third quarter. Line- Westfield’s defense was outstand- Paul Werner scored the extra point. men Mike Laface, Alec Garrity and ing led by dominating lineman Ryan Summit moved the ball down the Elliott who had a number of tackles, field on several drives in the second including several sacks deep in the half only to be stopped by the WF’s Morgan Lang Summit backfield. Cornerback Westfield defense. A key fumble re- Earns Lacrosse Honors Patrick Johnson had an interception covery by cornerback Will Johnston WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Mor- that thwarted a potent Summit drive. late in the fourth quarter allowed gan Lang returned to the College of Linebackers Alexander Williams, Westfield to regain control of the ball William of Mary in Williamsburg, Troy Skibitsky, Billy Headley and and run the clock out. Va. as an All-Colonial Athletic Con- ference performer and senior midfielder. Hockey Tournament Begins Lang garnered Second Team All- NCAA status for the second-straight Dec. 5 at Warinanco Rink year after ranking among the conference’s top-10 in caused turn- ROSELLE – Eight of the best high cember 8, and will continue on Mon- overs (25) and ground balls (45). A school hockey teams in New Jersey day, December 12. scoring threat, she tied for third on will compete in the 23rd Annual The semifinal round is Tuesday, the squad with 21 goals and added George T. Cron Hockey Tournament December 13. The finals will be eight assists for 29 points, the third- beginning Monday, December 5, at 6 played on Wednesday, December 14. best total on the team. Lang tied for p.m. at the Warinanco Ice Skating Spectator admission to the tourna- the team lead with 33 draw controls, Center in Roselle. ment is $2 for adults and $1 for youths an average of 2.06 per game, which The first round schedule is as fol- 17 years of age and under. also ranks in the conference top-10. Scotch Plains $859,900 lows: The Warinanco Ice Skating Center Lang captained the lacrosse and Monday, December 5, 6 p.m.; Old is located off Thompson and Seventh soccer teams for Westfield High One of 2 Spacious 4 Bedroom 2 ½ bath Colonials built by Custom Construction featuring an Entrance Foyer Bridge vs. Westfield; and 8:30 p.m., Avenues in Roselle. The rink can also School in 2002 and was recently leading to Living Room; Formal Dining Room; gourmet EIK w/center island open to large Family Room w/fireplace Morris Knolls vs. Arthur L. Johnson. be approached from the St. Georges elected a captain of the College of and sliders to yard. Wonderful Master Suite includes a large walk in closet and full bath w/whirlpool tub. Convenient Tuesday, December 6, 6 p.m., Avenue and Park Street entrances to William and Mary’s Varsity Women’s to elementary school. WSF0922 Mendham vs. Summit; 8:30 p.m., Warinanco Park, near the border with Lacrosse Team. The daughter of Ri- West Essex vs. Cranford. Elizabeth. chard and Barbara Lang, Morgan is FRANK D. ISOLDI The second round of the tourna- For information about the tourna- majoring in psychology and sociol- ment will begin on Thursday, De- ment schedule, call (908) 298-7850. ogy and will graduate in May 2006. 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Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 Page 16 Thursday, December 1, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Y ‘A’ Boys Drench Morris Center Y Swimmers On November 19, the Westfield Y the 100 IM, Garrett Williamson gar- Devilfish boys’ “A” swim team nered first in the 50 breast, Anthony drenched Morris Center, 137-71. Gurrieri earned first in the 50 free and For 8&Unders, Jack Rose placed second in the 50 back, Tyler Lessner first in the 50 free and 50 fly, Ryan achieved second in the 50 fly and Daniel earned first in the 50 breast Daniel Myers got third in the 50 free. and second in the 50 fly, Andre Benz Gurrieri, Shin, Lessner, and Daniel took second in the 50 back and third won the 100-free relay. in the 50 breast, and Angelo Dente For 11-12s, Ryan Hobson touched garnered third in the 50 back. Griff second in the 50 back, Michael Rizzo Morgan, Rose, Jordan Hickman and garnered second in the 50 Breast and Daniel won the 100-free relay. third in the 100 IM, Brennan Haley For 9-10s, Matt Daniel placed first achieved third in the 50 free and 50 in the 100 IM and the 50 fly, Max Shin fly, and Dan Pesin placed third in the got first in the 50 back and second in 50 back. For 13-14s, Matt Meserole garnered HEADING DOWNFIELD…Frank Kirchner of the Union County Rugby foot- LEAGUE CHAMPS…The Super Smash Bros. soccer team recently won the 5th- ball team breaks free from a tackle in Union’s playoff game against the Providence PUBLIC NOTICE first in the 100 back and 100 fly, Larry 6th grade, in-town soccer league championship, were victorious in the Flight 1 rugby team. Union fell to Providence, 11-10, to conclude the fall season with a 6- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Zhang placed first in the 200 IM and division and were undefeated for the season. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; 2 record. The Union County Rugby team plays its home games at Unami Park on FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY second in the 100 breast, Matt Mor- Jack Campbell, Michael Snyder, Sam Fischette, Brandon Eng, Chris Stivala, Paul the Garwood/Cranford/Westfield border. THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS gan earned first in the 100 breast and Lee and Justin Williams; second row, Matt Varakian, Christian Svetics, Rusty Browning, Henry Hershey, Jack Mustard and Eric Makalauskas; back row, CONTRACTOR: Arthur Thirbault, second in the 200 IM, Mike Oster PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Esq., Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & achieved first in the 100 free and third Coach Mike Fischette and Coach Steven Eng. Not shown: Jonathan Macik and Murphy; PO Box 112, 25 Independence Adam Lupicki. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT in the 200 IM, Jon Kosenick got sec- Boulevard, Liberty Corner, New Jersey FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY 07938 ond in the 100 free and the 100 back, THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as and Max Blum placed third in the 100 WF Y B Swim Boys Nipped CONTRACTOR: Hatch, Mott & CONTRACTOR: Harry Haushalter, special legal counsel to represent the free. Morgan, Blum, Meserole and MacDonald; 27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, Esq.; 2119 Route 33, Suite A, Hamilton Township, the Scotch Plains Police De- Oster won the 200-free relay. New Jersey 07041 Square, New Jersey 08690 partment in a certasin confidential em- For 15-18s, Luke Baran achieved By Hunterdon County Y NATURE OF SERVICE: Engaged to NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as ployment matter (B.G. vs. S.P.) perform additional environmental studies special counsel to handle various Tax DURATION: Completion of matter. first in the 100 free and 100 back, Phil of the site known as the former zoo prop- matters, including the P.I.L.O.T. & Com- AMOUNT: Not to exceed $2,500.00 and Anton placed first in the 100 breast The Westfield Y boys “B” swim 9&10 – Tommy Pyle placed first in erty located at 1451 Raritan Road, Block mercial Appeals. billed at the hourly rate of $175.00 and to and second in the 100 fly, Matt Miller team lost, 105-103, to the Hunterdon the 50 back and 50 fly, while Stephen 14802, Lot 1. DURATION: Completion of matter. be applied toward fees and costs for those County Y swim team. The following DURATION: Completion of matter. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $13,000.00 services by Arthur Thibault, Esq., which earned first in the 200 IM and third in Husch placed first in the 100 IM and AMOUNT: Amount of $3,816.40. (A and billed at the hourly rate of $125.00 per shall be subject to the approval of the the 200 back, Matt Blutfield got first swimmers put in strong performances. 50 breast. Connor Moore placed first grant from the NJ Economic Development hbour plus usual and reasonable costs of Township Attorney and which are not cov- in the 100 fly, Kevin Smith placed 8&Under – Nick Cannone touched in the 50 free and second in the 50 Authority to fund these services has been said action. ered by insurance. second in the 100 free and third in the first in the 25 fly and 25 breast. Jordan back, while Mark Trinkle finished received.) THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Livolsi finished first in the 25 free and THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- 100 fly, Brian Pesin earned second in second in the 50 free and 50 fly. Sean FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. the 100 breast and Mike Fragna gar- second in the 25 back, while Kevin Beattie took second in the 100 IM and FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Barbara Riepe Barbara Riepe nered third in the 200 IM. Smith, Clauss placed first in the 25 back and 50 breast, while Ryan Thomas placed Barbara Riepe Township Clerk Township Clerk Fragna, Miller and Baran won the second in the 25 fly. The 100 free relay third in the 100 IM and 50 breast. Township Clerk 1 T - 12/1/05, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 12/1/05, The Times Fee: $23.97 1 T - 12/1/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 200-free relay. team of Livolsi, Cannone, Clauss and George Ye placed third in the 50 fly. Tomasso Wagner finished first. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Moore, Thomas, Trinkle and Husch PUBLIC NOTICE finished first in the 200-free relay. TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO RECEIVE 11&12 – Jonathan Drori finished building lot coverage of 20%. Proposed is 8.6 feet. Ordinance requires a minimum INTERESTED PARTY COMMENTS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWN OF WESTFIELD 28.68%. Ordinance requires a maximum front yard setback of 53 feet, 10 inches second in the 50 breast and 50 fly and ON NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE The Board of Adjustment of the Town of allowable habitable floor area of 30%. (E.F.Y.D.). Present and proposed is 50 Public Notice is hereby given that an Aris Psyhojos placed second in the SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Mon- Proposed is +43%. feet. Ordinance requires a maximum build- ordinance of which the following is a copy NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE IN 50 free. Drori, Psyhojos, Chris day December 12, 2005 in the Council ing coverage of 20%. Proposed is 21.35%. was introduced, read and passed on first ELIZABETH, UNION COUNTY Thomas & Lucia Triolo, 741 Hanford Morissey and Rob Lockatelli finished Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 reading by the Council of the Town of East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey Place, Seeking permission to construct Roger C. Dumont, 128 Marion Av- TAKE NOTICE that the U.S. Eagle Litho, Westfield at a meeting held November 29, second in the 200-free relay. at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the an addition contrary to the requirements of enue, Seeking permission to construct an Inc., Julius Realty Corporation, and U.S. 2005, and that the said Council will further 13&14 – Colin Terwelp touched Section 11.09E6, 11.09E7, 12.03 of the addition contrary to the requirements of Eagle Corporation (the “Settling Parties”) following appeal for variance(s) from the consider the same for final passage on the requirements of the Westfield Land Use Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires Section 11.09E6, 12.04E & 12.04F1 of the first in the 200 IM and 100 back, hereby give notice of a proposed Natural 13th day of December, 2005 at 8:00 p.m., Ordinance. a minimum (left) side yard setback of 10 Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires while Evan Rosenburgh placed first Resource Damage Settlement Agreement or as soon thereafter as said matter can be feet. Present and proposed is 7.8 feet. a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet. (NRDSA) concerning injury to natural re- Jean Cerniglia, 120 Marlboro Street, reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- in the 100 breast. Carson Foley fin- Ordinance requires a minimum (right) side Present and proposed is 6.96 feet and sources at the Metal Litho Corporation site Seeking permission to keep a shed lo- nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, ished first in the 100 free and second yard setback of 10 feet. Present and pro- 6.84 feet. Ordinance requires a maximum located in Elizabeth, Union County. cated 2.5 feet from the property line con- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and posed is 6.8 feet. Ordinance requires a allowable habitable floor area of 35%. in the 100 back. Rosenburgh, Terwelp, NJDEP, under the authority of the Spill trary to the requirements of Section place any person who may be interested minimum rear yard setback of 35 feet. Proposed is 41.65%. Ordinance requires Foley and Connor Jennings finished Compensation and Control Act, N.J.S.A. 13.01G1b of the Land Use Ordinance. therein will be given an opportunity to be Present and proposed is 10 feet. Ordi- a maximum building coverage of 20%. 58:10-23.11a et seq. (Spill Act), proposes Ordinance requires a minimum side yard heard concerning said ordinance. first in the 200-free relay. nance requires a minimum front yard set- Proposed is 21.3%. to enter into this NRDSA with U.S. Eagle setback for accessory structures under Claire J. Gray 15-18 – Brian Carr finished second back of 39 feet. Proposed is 31 feet. Litho, Inc., Julius Realty Corporation, and 500 square feet of 5 feet. Present and Ryan & Kathleen Oligino, 300 Wells Acting Town Clerk in the 200 IM. Carr, Justin Lo, Greg U.S. Eagle Corporation (the “Settling Par- Dimitrios & Karolina Marmarou, 807 Street, Seeking permission to remove and proposed is +1 feet. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2123 Blanton and Brian Hart placed sec- ties”). Grandview Avenue, Seeking permission reconstruct a portion of the rear first floor Emanuel & Rosaria Carlino, 1560 SPECIAL ORDINANCE TO Under the proposed NRDSA, the Set- to construct an addition, a front porch and of their home and extend the front of their ond in the 200-free relay. Rahway Avenue, Seeking permission to ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS tling Parties have agreed to settle their a 2-foot ornamental mansard roof con- garage and add a bay window to the front construct a front porch contrary to the TO MAX PLACE AND DEDI- alleged liability to the NJDEP for natural trary to the requirements of Section of the house contrary to the requirements PUBLIC NOTICE requirements of Section 12.03D of the CATE IT AS A PUBLIC RIGHT- resource injuries to ground water resulting 11.09E6 & 12.03D of the Land Use Ordi- of Section 11.09E6, 11.09E7, 12.03D & Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires OF-WAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING from discharges of hazardous substances nance. Ordinance requires a minimum 12.04F of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- a minimum front yard setback of 70.8 feet TOWN OF WESTFIELD at the Property, by paying a total of side yard setback of 10 feet. Present and nance requires a minimum side yard set- WHEREAS, The Town of Westfield and (E.F.Y.D). Proposed is 65.67 feet. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT $2,723.00, which, together with any inter- proposed is 7 feet. Ordinance requires a back of 10 feet. Present and proposed is George M. Harbt entered into a Developer’s COUNTY OF UNION est accrued, shall be transferred to the minimum front yard setback of 26.7 feet 5.7 feet. Ordinance requires a minimum Agreement dated March 10, 2000 provid- Richard & Eileen Passananti, 841 STATE OF NEW JERSEY NJDEP. Shackamaxon Drive, Seeking permis- (E.F.Y.D). Proposed is 24.18 feet. rear yard setback of 35 feet. Proposed is ing among other things that George M. This NRDSA does not address the Set- sion to construct an addition contrary to 31.2 feet. Ordinance requires a minimum Harbt construct and maintain a street to be PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that New Greg & Devorah Wolf, 513 Dorian tling Parties’ obligations to conduct or com- the requirements of Section 11.07E of the front yard setback of 34.6 feet. Present known as Max Place and to convey to the Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC originally filed Place, Seeking permission to construct plete the remediation of all discharges at Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires and proposed is 34.1 feet (32.1 feet to the Town of Westfield a Public Right-of-Way as Cellular Telephone Company d/b/a an addition contrary to the requirements of the Site. a minimum front yard setback of 10 feet. bay window). Ordinance requires a maxi- in Max Place; and AT&T Wireless (“Applicant”) filed an appli- Section 11.08E6, 12.03D & 12.04F1 of the It is the intent of the NJDEP and the Proposed is 9 feet 1 inch. mum building coverage of 20%. Present WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has in- cation for use, height and bulk variances Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires Settling Parties that this NRDSA consti- and proposed is 23.3%. spected the improvement and found it to along with preliminary and final site plan Michael & Roberta Fallig, 410 Euclid a minimum front yard setback of 35.97 feet tutes an administratively approved settle- be satisfactory; and approval with the Town of Westfield Zon- Avenue, South, Seeking permission to (E.F.Y.D.). Proposed is 26.95 feet to the Christopher Miele, 543 Pierson Street, ment within the meaning of 42 U.S.C. WHEREAS, The Town of Westfield by ing Board of Adjustment, seeking permis- covered porch (30.97 to new foyer). Ordi- Seeking permission to construct an addi- §9613(f)2 of the Comprehensive Environ- erect a 2-car detached garage contrary to Resolution dated March 29, 2005 released sion to construct a 85 foot flagpole tele- the requirements of Section 13.01.G1c of nance requires a minimum side yard set- tion contrary to the requirements of Sec- mental Response, Compensation, and the remaining Cash Bond posted for the communications tower and to place twelve the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- back of 10 feet. Present and proposed is tion 11.09E6, 12.04F1, 12.04F2, 12.04F3 Liability Act of 1984, as amended improvements; and (12) telecommunication antennas inside 5.23 feet. Ordinance requires a maximum & 17.02C1 of the Land Use Ordinance. (“CERCLA”) 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq., quires a minimum rear and side yard set- WHEREAS, George Harbt has con- the flagpole. The Applicant also intends to back for accessory structures of 10 feet. building coverage of 20%. Proposed is Ordinance requires a minimum side yard for the purpose of providing protection veyed a Deed to the Town of Westfield a place equipment cabinets at the base of Proposed are 3 feet and 2 feet. 22%. setback of 10 feet. Proposed is 4.33 feet. from contribution actions or claims for Ordinance requires a maximum building Public Right-of-Way in Max Place. the flagpole on the above property and matters addressed in this NRDSA. Paul Tice, 104 Watchung Fork, Seek- Milton & Rebecca Koenigsberg, 28 coverage (less deck & porch) of 20%. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED install an E911 antenna on the equipment. Copies of the proposed NRDSA are ing permission to erect a 6-foot fence in an Carol Road, Seeking permission to con- Proposed is 21.7%. Ordinance requires a by the Town Council of the Town of The property which is the subject of this available for inspection at the NJDEP’s area along the street side yard contrary to struct an addition to an existing single maximum building coverage with deck Westfield in the County of Union: application is located at 1400 East Broad main office at 401 East State Street, in the requirements of Section 12.07C of the family residence including a new deck, (less porch) of 22%. Proposed is 25.5%. SECTION I. Street, Westfield, New Jersey, which is Trenton, New Jersey and via the internet Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires new portico and 1st and 2nd floor addi- Ordinance requires a maximum building The Town of Westfield, pursuant to the located in the RA-2 Garden Apartment at www.nj.gov/dep/nrr/settlements. a maximum fence height of 4 feet. If the tions contrary to the requirements of Sec- coverage including deck and porch of 24%. terms of the Developers Agreement dated Residence Zoning District and is desig- Interested persons may submit written Board denies the above variance, the ap- tion 11.06E6, 12.04E1 & 12.04F1 of the Proposed is 27.2%. Ordinance requires a March 10, 2000, hereby accepts the trans- nated on the Tax Maps as Block 3902, Lot comments on the proposed NRDSA to plicant then seeks permission to enclose Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires 3-bedroom single-family residence to have fer of, and hereby dedicates, the Public 4 (“Property”). Applicant is seeking the John N. Sacco, Administrator, NJDEP, & screen his pool with a 4-foot high solid a minimum side yard setback of 15 feet. 2 parking spaces. Proposed is 1 parking Right-of-Way known as Max Place more following variances, approvals and waiv- Office of Natural Resource Restoration, fence instead of a 6-foot high solid fence Present and proposed is 12.5 & 9.97 feet. space. particularly described on the attached ers: 501 East State Street, P.O. Box 404, Tren- Ordinance requires a maximum allowable Schedule A and subject to all public utili- as required by Section 13.02D5 of the * Use Variance - § 18.19A of the ton, New Jersey 08625-0404. All com- habitable floor area of 32% /3,600 square Variances, waivers or exceptions from ties easements existing as a matter of Land Use Ordinance. Land Use Ordinance permit freestanding ments must be submitted within thirty (30) feet. Proposed is 31.4% /3,632 square certain site plan details or relief from re- public record. Scott & Liz Jeffery, 535 Arlington cellular telecommunications antennas as calendar days of the date of this public feet. Ordinance requires a maximum build- quirements may be sought as appropri- SECTION II. Avenue, Seeking permission to construct a conditional use only in the 0-2, 0-3, C and notice. NJDEP will consider all comments ing coverage of 20%. Proposed is 21%. ate. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in GB-2 zone districts. This application seeks received and may decide to withdraw or an addition contrary to the requirements of Plans and application are on file in the conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of Section 11.07E6, 11.07E7, 12.04F1 & Barbara M. Wong & Timothy D. Van a variance to permit a freestanding cellular withhold consent to the entry of the NRDSA office of the Town Engineer, 959 North the terms of this ordinance are hereby 12.04E1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Epp, 630 Glen Avenue, Seeking permis- telecommunication antenna in the RA-2 if comments received disclose facts or Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and repealed to the extent that they are in such sion to construct an addition contrary to zone district. considerations which show that the nance requires a minimum side yard set- may be seen Monday through Friday from conflict or inconsistent. back of 10 feet. Present and proposed is the requirements of Section 11.09E6, * Maximum Coverage Variance - NRDSA is inappropriate, improper or in- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SECTION III. 4.77 feet. Ordinance requires a minimum 12.03D & 12.04F1 of the Land Use Ordi- §11.15E (9) of the Land Use Ordinance adequate. Lori A. Boyd, Secretary In the event that any section, part or nance. Ordinance requires a minimum allows no more than 17% of the area of 3 T - 11/17/05, 11/24/05 rear yard setback of 35 feet. Proposed is Board of Adjustment provision of this ordinance shall be held to 32.67 feet. Ordinance requires maximum side yard setback of 10 feet. Proposed is any lot to be covered by buildings and & 12/1/05, The Leader Fee: $166.77 1 T - 12/1/05, The Leader Fee: $162.18 be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, above ground structures. The Applicant is such holdings shall not affect the validity of proposing 18.65%. this ordinance as a whole, or any part * Variance for exceeding fence thereof, other than the part so held uncon- height - § 12.07C of the Land Use Ordi- stitutional or invalid. nance requires that fences not exceed 4 Kimberley Aslanian Haley SECTION IV. feet in height when located in the front This ordinance shall take effect after yard. The Applicant seeks a variance to passage and publication as soon as, and permit the construction of a 6-foot fence in in the manner provided by law. Expect More the front yard. SCHEDULE A * Variance for maximum height of a flagpole - §12.05B of the Land Use Ordi- Beginning at a point in the northeasterly nance allows a maximum height of 45 feet side line of Rahway Avenue(50 feet NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM LEVEL 2004 for flagpoles. The Applicant seeks a vari- R.O.W.), said point being South 43°-52’- ance to permit the installation of an 85 foot 00" East a distance of 205.76 feet from the flagpole. intersection of the northeasterly side line * Variance for location of a telecom- of Rahway Avenue and the southeasterly munication tower in the front yard - sideline of Amy Drive (50 feet R.O.W.) §18.19E(2) of the Land Use Ordinance running thence, does not permit a telecommunication tower 1. In a southeasterly then northeasterly in a front yard. The Applicant seeks to direction on a curve to the left having a place a telecommunication tower in the radius of 25.00 feet and an arc distance of front yard. 38.51 feet to a point of tangent and running * Preliminary and Final Site Plan thence, approval 2. North 47°-53’-00" East along the TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Ap- northwesterly side line of Max Place (40 plicant also seeks such approvals, waiv- feet R.O.W.) a distance of 321.72 feet to a ers and variances from the requirements point of curve and running thence, of the Zoning Ordinance as may be deemed 3. In a northeasterly then northwesterly necessary or required by the Town of direction on a curve to the left having a Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment at radius of 25.00 feet and an arc distance of the hearing in this matter. 27.73 feet to a point of reverse curve and TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town running thence, of Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment 4. In a northwesterly, northeasterly then will meet at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, southwesterly direction, on a curve to the Wednesday, December 14, 2005, in the right having a radius of 50.00 feet and an Council Chambers located in the Munici- arc distance of 248.32 feet, said curve pal Building, 425 East Broad Street, creating a cul-de-sac with a diameter of SPACIOUS FIVE BEDROOM COLONIAL HOME SET CHARMING 4 B EDROOM COLONIAL LOCATED IN A Westfield, New Jersey, at which time op- 100 feet to a point of reverse curve and portunity will be given to all those in inter- GRACIOUSLY ON A TREE-LINED STREET QUIET WESTFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD running thence, est to be heard and at which time the 5. In a southwesterly direction on a Board may approve, modify or deny the curve to the left having a radius of 25.00 Immaculate and charming is this spacious Colonial situated in a quiet Lovely 7 room Colonial home in quiet neighborhood boasting 4 application. Any interested party may ap- feet and an arc distance of 17.89 feet to a pear at the aforesaid hearing, either in neighborhood offering 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an updated Kitchen spacious Bedrooms, a new gourmet eat-in Kitchen with top of the line point of tangent and running thence, person, or by their attorney, and be given with breakfast bar, formal Dining Room & Living Room w/fireplace appliances and granite counters. Formal Living and Dining Rooms 6. South 47°-53’-00" West along the the opportunity to be heard with respect to southeasterly side line of Max Place a and built-ins, Den, Mudroom and Laundry Room, hardwood floors, underlain by hardwood floors, new Powder Room, finished Recroom, the aforesaid application. distance of 336.92 feet to a point of curve Westfield TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the ap- close to downtown and NYC transportation. central air and new deck overlooking park-like property. and running thence, plication for development and all support- Offered for $639,900 Offered for $679,000. 7. In a southwesterly then southeasterly . ing maps, site plans and documents are direction on a curve to the left having a on file in the office of the Town Engineer, radius of 25.00 feet and an arc distance of 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity 40.03 feet to a point on the said northeast- Jersey, and are available for inspection Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. erly side line of Rahway Avenue and run- Monday through Friday, during normal ning thence, municipal business hours. 8. North 43°-52’-00" West and binding This notice is given pursuant to N.J.S.A. on said side line of Rahway Avenue a 40:55D-1 et seq. distance of 90.04 feet to the point and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC Coldwell Banker place of beginning. Pitney Hardin, LLP Metes and Bounds descriptions based Judith A. Babinski, Esq. 908.301.2004 - Direct Line RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE on a map entitled “Final Plat Max Place” P.O. Box 1945 prepared by E.K.A. Associates, P.A. and Morristown, New Jersey 07962-1945 [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 filed in the Union County Clerks office as (973) 966-8253 www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Map# 815-E dated July 7, 2000. Attorneys for the Applicant 1 T - 12/1/05, The Leader Fee: $106.08 1 T - 12/1/05, The Leader Fee: $86.70 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 1, 2005 Page 17 WF U12 Soccer Boys Calm S. Brunswick Twisters, 2-1 The Racing Club boys soccer team duties with Justin Coelho, who won its final game of the season stopped a number of breakaways and against the South Brunswick Twist- held the opposition scoreless in the ers, 2-1. Despite missing the play- second half. offs, the Racing Club played with The entire team contributed to vic- passion and determination. tory with strong corner kicks, clear- The team combined excellent pass- ing passes and tight defense from ing and accurate shooting against one Kevin Larkin, Brandon Levan, of the flight’s most competitive teams. Patrick Reilly, Jack Leahy, Jake This was evident with the first goal Vergara and Jacob Ziff, with offen- being scored on successive passes sive pressure applied from Arjun from strikers Mike Jones and Steven Asija amd Paul DeVita, with West to a well-positioned Brendan Edelsack and Coelho alternating Seery for clean shot in the goal. duties each half. CJ STARS SOCCER TEAM…Pictured, left to right, are: lying down; Margeaux South Brunswick tied the game Hedley; front row, Mallory Sheer, Lizzie Nolan, Jenna McGarry, Amanda minutes later as the ball went off the PUBLIC NOTICE Rhodes, Carolyn Bradley and Michele Toher; back row, Coach Frame, Coach fingertips of diving goalie Max SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY FINISHING STRONG…The Westfield U12 Racing Club boys soccer team Hertell, Briana Goncalves, Brittany Cortinhal, Taylor Manetti, Krystin Orrico, Edelsack. Matt Lee scored the game CHANCERY DIVISION finished a strong season. Seated, left to right, are: Arjun Asija, Max Edelsack, Meredith Clark, Brittany Farsetta, Andrea Boreck and Coach Paulo. Not pic- winner as he took a lead pass and UNION COUNTY Jack Leahy, Jacob Ziff, Paul DeVita, Brandon Levan, Steven West and Justin tured: Rachel Cohen, Anne Flanagan and Arielle Ziering. crushed a left-footed shot where the DOCKET NO. F-16914-05 Coelho; second row, Michael Jones, Patrick Reilly, Jake Vergara, Kevin Larkin South Brunswick goalie had no FILE NO: 36.1492 and Brendan Seery; back row, Assistant Coaches Bill West and Jacob Vergara, CJ Soccer Stars Win PUBLIC NOTICE chance. Edelsack shared the goalie NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Trainer Rob Altman and Head Coach Sean Reilly. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Howell Tournament PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE SHARICE MCNEIL PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby summoned and required TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., The CJ (Central Jersey) Stars girls SPECIAL MEETING Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 1455 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR soccer team recently won the U-16 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Plains will hold a Public Hearing on De- Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS 425 EAST BROAD STREET (White Flight) Howell Thanksgiving cember 12, 2005, in Council Chambers, 07003, an answer to the complaint (and WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town Soccer Tournament. The Stars de- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue at amendment to complaint, if any) filed in a of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 15th day of 8:00 pm to hear the application of North- AGENDA civil action, in which NATIONAL CITY feated South Merrick (Long Island), December, 2005 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad east Developers, Inc., for 1925 Lake Av- MORTGAGE is Plaintiff, and VINCENT L. 1-0, then followed up with 0-0 ties PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at ten o’clock in the morning, the following described enue, Block 12902, Lot 14, R-1 Zone which ELLIS, SR., et als, are Defendants, pend- lands: against Ewing and Monroe, NY. The proposes to subdivide one (1) lot into three Cellular Telephone Company, d/b/a ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against Stars met Ewing again in the finals, (3) lots, demolish the existing dwelling and AT&T Wireless (applicant) have made an Chancery Division, UNION County, and that same on the 15th day of December, 2005 together with interest and cost of sale, construct three new homes. The following application to the Zoning Board of Adjust- bearing Docket F-16914-05 within Thirty- winning 1-0 in a hard-fought physi- exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2005. variances are requested with the proposed ment for the Town of Westfield, Seeking five (35) days after DECEMBER 1, 2005 cal match. The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject flag lot configuration: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan ap- exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent The CJ Stars are coached by Keith Proposed Lot 14.01-Section 23-3.4A, proval and a Use Variance. Applicant pro- judgement by default may be rendered (18%) per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before Hertell and are based in Westfield. Para. A, Col. 4-Lot Width, Required: 160 poses to erect an 85 ft. cellular telecom- against you for the relief demanded in the conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. feet; Proposed: 112.50 feet. munication tower and related equipment complaint (and amendment to complaint, Players come from central and north- Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off Proposed Lot 14.02-Section 23-3.4A, in the front yard (located on Springfield if any). You shall file your answer and ern New Jersey including Westfield, and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum Para. A, Col . 3-Lot Area, Required: Avenue) of the Wychwood Garden com- proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk and the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. Scotch Plains, Cranford, Summit, 40,000 square feet; Proposed: 30,000 plex. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Short Hills, Essex Fells, Hasbrouck square feet. The properties involved in this applica- Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Market Street, Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey, 1937, and amendments thereto. Proposed Lot 14.02-Section 23-3.4A, tion are located at 1400 E. Broad Street, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in Heights, Mahwah and Nanuet, NY. At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on Para A, Col. 4-Lot Width, Required: 160 Westfield, New Jersey and are identified accordance with the Rules of Civil Prac- The team plays a Brazilian style of the property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified feet; Proposed: 112.50 feet. as Block 3902, Lot 4 on the official tax tice and Procedure. check or cash. soccer, with an emphasis on ball Proposed Lot 14.03-Section 23-3.4A, maps of the Town of Westfield. The prop- This action has been instituted for the Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act movement on the ground, minimum Para. A., Col. 4-Lot Width, Required: 160 erty is located in the RA-2 zone district. purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et feet; Proposed: 137.50 feet. The applicant seeks variance relief of dated April 28, 1999, made by VINCENT number of touches, diagonal passes seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the A second plan with a three lot subdivi- the Westfield Land Use Ordinance, as L. ELLIS, SR., as Mortgagor(s), to NA- and runs, and circulating the ball us- municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser sion has been submitted for review with a follows: TIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO. DBA who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. ing the entire field. proposed new road which requires no “C” Variances COMMONWEALTH UNITED MORT- The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, Any interested players may call variances. 1. Use Variance - § 18.020 and § GAGE COMPANY, recorded on June 4, including the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due All interested persons may be present 18.19A of the Land Use Ordinance permit 1999, in Book 7193 of Mortgages for Coach Hertell at (908) 233-5522. thereon respectively on the 15th day of December, 2005, exclusive of the lien for the year and be heard. The file pertaining to this freestanding cellular telecommunications UNION County, Page 0274, and subse- 2005 are as listed below: application is in the Office of the Planning antennas as a conditional use only in the quently assigned to the plaintif, and (2) to Susan Noon Board and is available for public inspec- 0-2, 0-3, C and GB—2 zone districts. This recover possession of, and concerns the Collector of Taxes www.goleader.com tion during regular office hours. application seeks a variance to permit a premises commonly known as: 1248 Westfield, New Jersey Barbara Horev freestanding cellular telecommunication CRESCENT AVENUE, ROSELLE, NJ Secretary to the Planning Board antenna in the RA-2 zone district. 07203. Location of Block Amount Due PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 12/1/05, The Times Fee: $34.17 2. Maximum Coverage Variance – If you are unable to obtain an attorney, Property Address Owner & Lot Dec. 15, 2005 By building an above grade structure - you may communicate with the New Jer- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 1. 321 Brightwood Avenue Zacharski, Betty 701/15 $ 7,125.15 PUBLIC NOTICE § 11.15E (9) of the Land Use Ordinance sey State Bar Association by calling (908) PLANNING BOARD 2. 727 Girard Avenue Primavera Parkview, L.L.C. 1304/46 $ 2,175.54 allows no more that 17% of the area of any 249-5000. You may also contact the law- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 3. 225 Woodland Avenue Gallagher, Michael K. 2101/16 $ 8,551.80 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the lot to be covered by buildings and above yer referral service of UNION the County PLANNING BOARD 4. 130 Nelson Place Gladstone, Helen 2503/9 $ 445.70 Planning Board of the Township of Scotch ground structures. The Applicant is seek- of Venue by calling (908) 353-4715. If you 5. 1144 South Avenue West Mormile Brothers 2606/1 $ 16,578.56 Plains will hold a Public Hearing on De- Please take notice that on December ing 18.65%. cannot afford an attorney, you may com- 6. 833 South Avenue West Ciullo, Alfonso & Emma 2706/12 $ 11,814.76 cember 12, 2005, Municipal Building, 430 12, 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood 3. Variance for exceeding fence municate with the Legal Services Office of 7. 520 Cumberland Street Ciullo, Alfonso & Emma 2706/16 $ 7,660.80 Park Avenue at 8:00 pm in Council Cham- Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine height - § 12.07C of the Land Use Ordi- the County of Venue by calling (908) 354- 8. 524 Cumberland Street Ciullo, Alfonso & Emma 2706/17 $ 1,060.81 bers to hear the Minor Subdivision appli- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- nance allows fences not to exceed 4 feet 4340. 9. 115 Hazel Avenue Harbt, George M. 2801/10 $ 1,655.76 cation of Joseph DeRose for 839 Jerusa- ning Board will hold a hearing on the in height when located in the front yard. You, SHARICE MCNEIL hold a mort- 10. 718 Austin Street Selig, Robert C. 2816/6 $ 300.60 lem Road, Block 6305, Lot 1, R-3 Zone, application of the undersigned. The prop- The Applicant seeks a variance to permit gage/lein/judgement that may affect the 11. 536 Pierson Street Allman, Norris & Migail 2912/4 $ 2,363.21 which proposes to demolish the existing erty in question is located at: 116 Farley the construction of a 6-foot fence in the mortgaged premises and the mortgage 12. 240-244 North Avenue W. J.J.A.B., LLC 3116/14 $ 2,484.37 home and construct two new homes. The Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, also front yard. being foreclosed herein. You are entitled 13. 401 Elmer Street South Mormile, Anthony & John 3204/5 $ 8,537.42 following variances are requested with known as Block 27 Lot 36,as shown on the 4. Variance for maximum height to Notice of this action for any right, title, 14. 412 Elmer Street South Mormile, Antonio & Mary Ann 3207/6 $ 2,941.28 this application: Fanwood Tax Map, owned by JMG Prop- of flagpoles - § 12.05B of the Land Use claim or interest you may have in, to, or 15. 629 Ripley Place Bellotti, Karin R. Machrone 4003/21 $ 1,747.69 Proposed Lot 1.01-Section 23-3.4A, erties, LLC. Ordinance allows a maximum height of 45 against the said mortgaged premises. 16. 303 Windsor Avenue Johnson, Robert L. Est of. 4004/22 $ 488.03 Paragaraph G: The applicant requests conditional use feet for flagpoles. The Applicant seeks a Dated: December 1, 2005 17. 1010 Seward Avenue Isbrecht, Richard W. 4604/2 $ 9,739.16 Lot size, column 3: Required: 6000 approval to build in a flood zone. variance to permit the installation of an 85 DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk 18. 209 Dickson Drive Rock, Maureen L. 4604/13 $ 2,871.32 square feet; Proposed: 5,305 square feet. The applicant will also seek such other feet flagpole. Superior Court of New Jersey 19. 2 Max Place Harbt, George M. 4702/62.01 $ 2,980.83 Lot width, column 4: Required: 60 feet; relief as may be determined necessary at 5. Preliminary and Final Site Plan Frank J. Martone, P.C. 20. 8 Manchester Drive Metz, Lillian D. 5004/37 $ 8,434.20 Proposed: 57 feet. the public hearing based upon review of approval. A Professional Corporation 21. 10 Village Circle Shananhan, Kevin 5202/18 $ 1,840.77 Total side yards, column 9: Required: 20 the application or amendment(s) to the The applicant also seeks approval of 1455 Broad Street 22. 1717 Boulevard Snider, A. Est of c/o Denman 5607/21 $ 7,348.67 feet; Proposed: 13.05 feet. application. any and all other relief not indicated above Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Rear Yard, column 10: Required: 30 The file pertaining to this application that may be determined necessary during 1 T - 12/1/05, The Leader Fee: $59.16 4 T - 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 & 12/8/05, The Leader Fee: $412.08 feet; Proposed: 23.06 feet. is available for public inspection during the course of the public hearings. Proposed Lot 1.02-Section 23-3.4A, normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from A Public hearing has been ordered for Paragraph G: the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Wednesday, December 14, 2005 in the Side yard corner, colimn 7a: Required: Administration Office of the Borough of Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. in the 20 feet; Proposed: 14.71 feet. Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Westfield Municipal Building located at Side yard, column 8: Required: 8 feet; Fanwood, New Jersey. 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Proposed: 5 feet. Any interested party may appear at Jersey, at which time you may appear and Total side yards, column 9: Required: 20 said hearing and participate therein in participate in the hearing in accordance feet; Proposed: 19.71 feet. accordance with the rules of the Fanwood with the rules of the Board. Rear yard setback, column 10: Required: Planning Board. Action may be taken. 30 feet; Proposed: 21.45 feet. Applicant: Information, maps, plans and the appli- All interested persons may be present JMG Properties, LLC cation are available for your inspection in and be heard. The file pertaining to this 644 Jerusalem Road the Public Works Building, 959 North Av- application is in the Office of the Planning Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 enue West, Westfield, New Jersey, and Board and is available for public inspec- Attorney for Applicants: may be reviewed Monday through Friday, tion during regular office hours. Robert Sullivan 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Barbara Horev 120 Snyder Avenue Lori A. Boyd, Secretary Secretary to the Planning Board Berkely Heights, New Jersey 07922 Board of Adjustment 1 T - 12/1/05, The Times Fee: $35.70 1 T - 12/1/05, The Times Fee: $34.17 1 T - 12/1/05, The Leader Fee: $66.30 Page 18 Thursday, December 1, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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Respon- organized & able to multi-task, activities in apt 8-10 AM, Mon - $1200 per month + utls. Executive 2nd Floor Suite in HOUSE RENTAL WANTED sibilities to begin part-time with Word/Excel reqd. Knowledge of Fri. $100. Must be chearful, 1+1/2 mos sec. no fee. Prime Downtown Westfield. While our Westfield home is current teacher mid-January, and telecom a plus. $20/hr no benefits. English speaking, Refs. Required. Contact Mike at (973) 275-3986 Move-in Condition. under construction. full-time February 1. Qualities Send resume to: Leave message: (908) 654-8737 Approx. 1000 sq ft. 2-3 bedrooms. desired include quick intelligence, [email protected] VERMONT Bright & Sunny. 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Ideal Shared Conf room, Reception, References available upon request. resume to Mary Wiener, Direc- CONTRACTOR / HANDYMAN Call after 5 PM: (908) 272-7213 tor, Far Brook School at 52 Great for 2-3 families. Many amenities. Parking Included NOTICE Mountainside (908) 337-7200 Hills Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078, The Portuguese Craftsmen Rent year round - daily, weekly. or [email protected], or Note, Trust deed holders. For all Home maintenance Discount for Westfield residents. Get my FREE Report! OFFICE FOR RENT (973) 379-9237 repair and improvement needs! (908) 789-9072 CLASSIFIEDS Call (800) 897-7508, 24hrs. ~ Any job large or small ! Large attractive psychotherapy HELP WANTED Avoid common mistakes ~ (908) 647-7672 ~ office. Good parking. Available 3 Buy and Sell Real Estate: Thinking of making a & check: www.portcraftmen.com BEDROOM SET days per week in Westfield. change? Prudential NJ Properties FREELANCERS WANTED 8 pcs. Cherry wood sleigh bed, $600/mo Contact Dr. Parsons WOODWORKING is now interviewing for full time Strong, detail-oriented writers dresser, mirror, chest & 2 night (908) 233-2626. on the Net! real estate agent positions, ACCENTS WOODWORKING stands. New, still in mgf. box. with professional demeanor DINING ROOM SET www.goleader.com Westfield Office. Call Margie needed to cover local Custom Cabinetry and finish Value $6000 sell $2575. (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. government meetings. Also carpentry. Mantles, built-ins, (732) 259-6690 Cherry set, table w/leaf, hutch/buffet, 6 chairs. needed: music writer & copy bookcases & vanities. Custom DINING ROOM SET PUBLIC NOTICE WF Homeowner Fined editor. Must be able to meet kitchens & cabinet re-facing. List $3000 sacrifice $1375. Can deliver. (732) 259-6690 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT deadlines, know how to write Portfolio & references. Beautiful double pedestal table, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY For Tree Removals a lead, and take an active lighted hutch & buffet, 8 padded THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Bruce Theil (908) 358-2325 MATTRESS SET WESTFIELD – The Westfield Tree interest in their beats in order chairs. Still in boxes. CONTRACTOR: Gary Jacobson, Esq., Preservation Commission has fined to develop news stories. List $5200. sell $2395. Pillow top. Still in plastic Harold & Haines; 25 Independence the owner of a Westfield home $1,000 Please email resume and clips Can deliver. (732) 259-6690 with mfg. warranty, Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059 for removal of trees on the property Flu Clinic Scheduled NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as to: [email protected]. WEIGHTS DESIRED sell Queen $119, King $185 special legal counsel to represent the that were not included in his original Can Deliver. (732) 259-6690 Township of Scotch Plains to handle the application. In Area Community Looking for fixed, solid 65-lb, matter of the Liquidation of Midland Insur- In addition to the fine, the owner of Hadassah to Honor WESTFIELD – The Westfield 70-lb, hex type dumbbells. SEEKING EMPLOYMENT ance Company, in the Supreme Court of 104 Watchung Fork was required to Regional Health Department will Please call Dave Corbin at: the State of New York. National President Polish woman looking DURATION: Completion of matter. revise his tree removal application offer a flu clinic on Wednesday, (908) 232-4407 for more homes to clean. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $1,200.00 and due to the removal of trees that were COUNTY – The Northern New December 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Good references billed at the hourly rate of $125.00 for not on the original application. Jersey Region of Hadassah, which New Providence Municipal Build- Mrs. Yackel to Address & own transportation. those services by Gary Jacobson and to Two town trees were removed with- includes Union County, will honor ing Council Chambers, located at be applied toward fees and costs for those Genealogical Society (732) 952-3451 services which shall be subject to the out the permission of the commis- June Walker of Rockaway, Hadassah’s 360 Elkwood Avenue in New Provi- approval of the Township Attorney and sion, resulting in the $1,000 fine, the National President, at its Myrtle dence. WESTFIELD – Beverly Seward Mr. Dorfman to Speak which are not covered by insurance. maximum allowed under the town’s Wreath Awards Brunch. The vaccine will be given on a Yackel will be the guest speaker for THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT ordinance. The event will take place on Sun- first-come, first-served basis. the Genealogical Society of the West At Temple Tomorrow FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. “The original plan did not show day, December 11, at the Hanover Medicare eligible individuals are Fields on Thursday, December 8, at 1 AREA – David Dorfman, a former Barbara Riepe trees that were removed which would Marriott Hotel in Whippany begin- asked to bring their card with them. p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Li- press officer at the Israeli Consulate Township Clerk have been approved had they been ning at 9 a.m. The following are considered the brary, located at 550 East Broad Street. in New York City, will give a keynote 1 T - 12/1/05, The Times Fee: $22.95 identified. The owner willingly re- Also to be honored will be Women priority groups to receive the vac- Mrs. Yackel, a genealogist, uses vari- talk tomorrow, Friday, December 2, vised the plan, which more than suf- of the Year from each of the 37 chap- cine: Persons age 65 and older, ous types of timelines to keep family at 8:30 p.m. at Shabbat services at PUBLIC NOTICE ficiently replaced the trees that were ters that comprise the Northern New with and without chronic health tree research in focus. Her particular Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah in Clark. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS removed,” according to a press re- Jersey Region of Hadassah. In addi- conditions; residents of long-term experience with timelines helps with Mr. Dorfman will explore security NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regu- lease submitted by the commission. tion, a first for the region, past Women care facilities; those age two to 64 the researching of ancestors. issues facing Israel and various geo- lar meeting of the Township Council of the of the Year from each chapter will be with chronic health conditions; A past president of the Monmouth Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- This action was the result of a hear- political topics, including the upcom- day, November 29, 2005 the following ing before the Code Enforcement recognized. children age six to 23 months; preg- County Genealogy Society, she cur- ing elections, the future of the Pales- ordinance entitled: New life members will be intro- nant women; health care person- rently serves as the organization’s Panel composed of the chairmen of tinians and the effects of the Iraq war AN ORDINANCE PERMIT- the tree commission and planning duced and chapters that have achieved nel who provide direct patient care; Speaker Bureau Chairwoman. Mrs. on Israel. TING GAMES OF CHANCE ON board, the town administrator and the their fundraising and membership household contacts and out-of- Yackel also belongs to the Morris His remarks will be part of an “Is- SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26, code enforcement officer. goals will be acknowledged. home caregivers of children under Area Genealogical Society and simi- rael Shabbat” at the synagogue, lo- 2006 IN THE TOWNSHIP The owner chose to pay the fine The brunch will be Glatt kosher age six months. lar groups out of state. cated at 111 Valley Road. The pro- OF SCOTCH PLAINS. rather than to litigate, which is al- and under strict rabbinical supervi- This clinic is open to residents of The public is invited to attend the gram also will feature special prayers was adopted on second and final read- sion. The cost is $40 per person. For Fanwood, Mountainside, Westfield, program and light refreshments will ing. lowed under the ordinance. The fine and reading, songs and food celebrat- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS was deposited in the town’s tree trust reservations and further information, Garwood, New Providence, Roselle be served. For further information, ing Israel. For more information, Barbara Riepe fund, which is used to plant trees in please call the Region office at (973) Park and Springfield only. Proof of please call Elizabeth Youngs at (908) please call the temple at (732) 381- Township Clerk Westfield. 472-1401. residency will be required. 276-7104. 8403. 1 T - 12/1/05, The Times Fee: $16.83 Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 email PDF to: Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 Goods & Services You Need! [email protected]

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It was during this time that Westfield died on Monday, Novem- many years and participated in the ing personality, sense of humor, Lotte continued her work in her cho- Worked at Family Business in Brooklyn ber 28, 2005 at Overlook Hospital in local Republican Party. He also en- storytelling and love of music, passed sen field, first in cardiovascular re- Summit, N.J. of complications from joyed square dancing with his wife. away peacefully at home on Thurs- search for the pacemaker, and later at Lillian Gilfarb, a resident of 1133 ters and sons-in-law, Judith and Alzheimer’s disease. Following his retirement, Dr. day, November 17. St. Mary’s Hospital as a lab techni- Boynton Avenue in Westfield, passed Howard Cohen, Joan and Bernardo Born on August 5, 1918 in Tyndall, Bollinger was active in the Genea- She was born to Adele and Leo cian. away on Saturday, November 12, 2005 Rawnicki, Paulette and Robert S.D., Dr. Bollinger graduated from logical Society of the West Fields. He Haarburger in Hamburg, Germany, Following Hermann’s death in in Summit. Levine; her grandchildren and their the University of South Dakota with volunteered to help prisoners with where she received her vocational 1981, Lotte relocated to Westfield to Born in the Bronx, N.Y. on Decem- spouses, Laurie Cohen and Greg a Bachelor of Science degree in Chem- their Graduate Equivalency Exams at training as a physician’s assistant. In be close to her family. There she ber 22, 1918, she was the third of four Gong, Jennifer Cohen and Vonley istry in 1939. He completed a Master the Rahway Prison and assisted with 1934, at age 22, Lotte fled to continued her volunteer work with children of Romanian immigrants Williams and their daughter, her great- of Science degree in Chemistry at the activities of the Westfield Day Johannesburg, South Africa, where the American Red Cross. Elizabeth and Michael Neulicht. Her grandchild Sophie Amaya, Natalie Washington State University in 1941 Care Center. He also took part in she met her beloved husband and soul Lotte is survived by her daughter father owned the well-known Cohen and Marc Grobler, Tracy and and had started his doctoral studies at helping various groups involved with mate, Hermann Herz, a young, ac- and son-in-law, Evelyn and Mike Newlight Cafeteria in Williamsburg, Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, Hanina the University of Chicago when he Parkinson’s disease. complished symphony and opera con- Waxberg of Westfield; her daughter, at the corner of Flushing Avenue and Rawnicki and Colin Osborn, Valerie was called into service during World Dr. Bollinger traveled extensively ductor from Munich. During the war, Sheila Wilensky of La Jolla, Calif.; Broadway, in Brooklyn, N.Y., where Rawnicki, Jacob and Raina Levine War II. In 1943, he earned a Master of with his wife during his retirement, Lotte served as a volunteer with St. her grandchildren, Greg, David and Lillian worked at the register. and Joelle Levine and Mike Brodeur, Science degree in Meteorology from visiting numerous countries and con- John’s Ambulance, caring for troops Doris, and a great-granddaughter, She met Lester Gilfarb after he had and many nieces, nephews and their the California Institute of Technol- tinents. They made several trips to the of the British Royal Air Force. Amanda Grace. come out of the Army. They married children. ogy. During the war, he served as a People’s Republic of China, where In 1948, Hermann and Lotte emi- Donations may be made in memory in 1944 and moved to Joralemon She was buried at Beth David Me- captain in the Army Air Corps as a he participated in the International grated to the United States with their of Lotte Herz to “Save the Met Broad- Street, in Brooklyn, where their morial Gardens in West Hollywood, meteorologist. Technical Exchange. two small daughters and Lotte’s casts,” The Metropolitan Opera, Of- daughters Judith and Joannie were Fla., next to her husband, Lester, on In 1945, Dr. Bollinger married Rita Dr. Bollinger was preceded in death mother. They settled in New York fice of Planned Giving, Lincoln Cen- born. After some time, they bought a Tuesday, November 15. Shiva was C. Handly in Houston, Tex. Follow- by his wife of 60 years, Rita C. City and later moved to Duluth, Minn., ter, New York, N.Y. 10023. house in Queens where their third held at her daughter Judith’s house in ing his discharge from the Army Air Bollinger. where Hermann was the conductor of December 1, 2005 daughter, Paulette, was born. Davie, Fla. and at the home of Bernie Corps, he returned to school and com- He is survived by his three sons, Lester expanded his business and and Joannie Rawnicki in Westfield. pleted his Ph.D. at the Illinois Insti- Frederick W., Jr., Roger and Bruce. Louise Theurer, 87, Had Been Teacher, founded a rubber factory in Havana, Donations in Lillian’s memory may tute of Technology. Dr. and Mrs. Also surviving are his brother, Gerald Cuba. The distance, the rigors of the be made to the American Heart Asso- Bollinger moved in 1951 to New Jer- Bollinger; his sister, Mary Alice Searl, business and the beautiful climate in ciation or to a favorite charity. sey, where he was employed for 36 and his granddaughters Jessica and Administrator For Westfield Schools Cuba enticed the entire family to move December 1, 2005 years as a senior research chemist at Victoria Bollinger. Louise H. Theurer, 87, a resident Ms. Theurer had been a teacher to Havana in 1952, where Lillian con- Merck & Company in Rahway. Memorial services will be held at 2 of Heath Village in Washington and administrator in the Westfield tinued bringing up her three daugh- Frank J. Guarino, 68 While employed at Merck, Dr. p.m. on Saturday, December 3, in the Township, Morris County, died there school district from 1944 to 1974, ters. Frank J. Guarino, 68, of Westfield Bollinger contributed to modern main sanctuary at The Presbyterian on Sunday, November 13. which followed teaching experience After the factory was confiscated died on Thursday, November 17, at medicine by co-inventing the primary Church in Westfield. Born on October 3, 1918 in Read- in Union City and in Pearl River, by the Castro government in 1960, his home. compound of the drug Sinemet™, Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- ing, Pa., she was the daughter of the N.Y. She also had taught in the Vet- Lillian and Lester moved back to Born in Elizabeth on June 25, 1937, which has been used for the treatment neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in late Erich and Luise Kohsier Theurer. erans Study Center in Cranford, as Brooklyn. In 1970, after their daugh- the son of the late Frank, Sr. and of Parkinson’s disease since May Westfield. well as in the Westfield Adult School. ters Joannie and Judith had married, Vincenzina Guarino, he was raised 1975. He also was responsible for the In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts Richard W. Costello, 91 She was a past president of the business again took them and their there and moved to Westfield in 1986. development of other compounds and may be made to The Presbyterian Richard W. Costello, 91, of Florham New Jersey Modern Language As- youngest daughter Paulette to Miami Mr. Guarino was employed as a received several patents for them. Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Park died on Monday, November 28, sociation and also served as trea- Beach, Fla., where they resided until refueler for 32 years with Allied Avia- Dr. Bollinger was active in the North Avenue, Westfield, N.J. 07090. at Morristown Memorial Hospital in surer of the New Jersey Association the passing of Lester in 1996. tion Services at Newark Liberty In- Jersey Section of the American December 1, 2005 Morristown. of Teachers of German and as presi- Lillian had been living in Florida ternational Airport. He was a mem- Chemical Society and served as the Born in Chicago, Ill., he had lived dent of the Association of Adminis- near her two daughters Judith and ber of Local No. 1445 of the Interna- section chairman. He was a member Prayer to in Westfield for more than 50 years trators and Supervisors. Paulette all along, but after her tional Association of Machinists and of the ACS for over 50 years and and in Florham Park for 11 years. He A graduate of Douglass College, husband’s passing, she moved to Aerospace Workers District No. 142. attended numerous conferences and The Blessed Virgin lived the last three years at the King Ms. Theurer earned a Master of Arts Westfield to be near her daughter Surviving are his wife of 45 years, seminars, both as a member and as a PRAYER TO THE BLESSED James Care Center in Chatham. degree from Columbia University Joannie. Gloria Dinino Guarino; a son, Frank member emeritus. VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) Mr. Costello had been an accoun- and a Master of Education degree Lillian was a private, quiet person; A. of Edison; two daughters, Gina He was a long-time resident of Oh most beautiful flower of Mount tant and comptroller for Metal Wash from Rutgers University. In 1949, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and Carolyn of Westfield; three sis- Westfield, where he served as a Dea- Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Machinery Co. in Elizabeth for 35 she was invited to an International aunt, grandmother and great-grand- ters, Vincenzina Foti of Elizabeth, con and Elder of The Presbyterian heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son years before retiring. Summer Session at the University of mother. The date of her passing is Nancy Carrozza of Colonia and Church in Westfield. Dr. Bollinger of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist A 1936 graduate of Manhattan Cologne, Germany, and was awarded significant as it was her older sister, Katherine Fisher of Clark, and two me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the College, where he was an honors a fellowship by the then West Ger- Sylvia’s, birth date; her husband, granddaughters. James S. Mc Nellis, 84 Sea, help me show me herein, you scholar and athlete, he earned a Bach- man government for study at the Lester, used to call them “two peas in A Funeral Mass was offered on are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, elor of Arts degree as a Certified University of Munich during 1952- a pod.” Saturday, November 19, at the Holy James S. Mc Nellis, 84, of Mother of God, Queen of Heaven Public Accountant. 1953, a sabbatical year. Lillian’s love for family, her daugh- Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Stewartsville died on Saturday, No- and Earth! I humbly beseech you He was a member of the Manhattan While chairwoman of the ters, their husbands and her grand- Westfield. Burial took place at vember 26, at Hackettstown Hospital from the bottom of my heart to College Alumni Association and a Westfield Senior High School lan- children was evident as she saw them Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. in Hackettstown. succor me in this necessity. There Literacy Volunteer for the Morris and guage department, she studied un- often and spoke with them daily. Arrangements were by the Dooley Born in Boston, Mass. on January are none that can withstand your Union County chapters. der a government grant at the She is survived by her dear, loving Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- 28, 1921, he had lived in Scotch Plains power. Oh, show me herein you are Mr. Costello was a lifelong daily N.D.E.A. Language Institute at the brother, Albert (Uncle Sonny) enue in Westfield. and Westfield prior to moving to my mother. Oh Mary, conceived communicant of the Holy Trinity University of Colorado. Neulicht of Newton, N.C.; her daugh- December 1, 2005 Stewartsville. without sin, pray for us who have Roman Catholic Church in Westfield Surviving are several nieces and A chemist, Mr. Mc Nellis had been recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I a vice president and plant manager at and the Holy Family Church in nephews. Donald I. Stiles, 88, Was Local Butcher; place this cause in your hands (3X). Florham Park. A memorial service will be held General Color Co. in Newark for 30 Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- years before retiring in 1985. He was predeceased by his wife, on Sunday, December 4, at 2:30 p.m. Received Bronze Star In World War II lems, light all roads so that I can Veronica Garvey Costello; a son, at the Waterloo United Methodist He was predeceased by his wife, attain my goal. You who gave me Barbara P. Mc Nellis, in 1991. Daniel Costello, and a daughter, Church in Byram Township.. Donald I. Stiles, 88, a lifelong Surviving are five nephews and the divine gift to forgive and forget Theresa Costello. Arrangements are by the Scala resident of Westfield, died on Thurs- Surviving are a son, William J. all evil against me and that in all four nieces. McNellis of Stewartsville; a brother, Surviving are two daughters, Memorial Home in Hackettstown. day, November 24, at Haven Hos- A funeral service was held yester- instances in my life you are with Maureen Guiliana and Veronica December 1, 2005 pice of JFK Medical Center in John Mc Nellis of York, Me., and a me. I want in this short prayer to day, Wednesday, November 30, at grandson. O’Connor; two sons, Richard T. Edison. the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East thank you for the things as you Costello and Matthew Costello; 12 Cornelia Chauncey, 94 Born on July 26, 1917, he was the A religious service will be held at confirm once again that I never Broad Street in Westfield. Interment 10 a.m. today, Thursday, December grandchildren and nine great-grand- Cornelia Schmalz Chauncey, 94, son of the late Archbald and Emma will take place at a later date at want to be separated from you in children. of Vero Beach, Fla. died on Saturday, Barber Stiles. He had worked as a 1, at the Gray Funeral Home, 318 eternal glory. Thank you for your Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. East Broad Street in Westfield. Inter- The funeral was held yesterday, November 19, in Vero Beach. butcher at Joe’s Meat Market in Memorial donations may be made mercy towards me and mine. The Wednesday, November 30, from the Born in Winchester, Mass., she re- Westfield for 40 years before retir- ment will follow at Maplewood Cem- person must say this prayer three to Haven Hospice, 65 James Street, etery in Freehold. Leonardis Memorial Home in sided in Short Hills for 30 years be- ing in 1989. Edison, N.J. 08820 or the New Jer- consecutive days. After three days, Florham Park. A Mass followed at fore moving to Vero Beach in 1971. A staff sergeant in the United States In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- the request will be granted. This sey Veterans Home, 132 Evergreen tions may be made to the American the Holy Family Church. Interment She spent most of her summers in Army during World War II, he earned Road, Edison, N.J. 08818. prayer must be published after the was private. Mere Point, Brunswick, Me. December 1, 2005 Cancer Society. a Bronze Star Medal. December 1, 2005 favor is granted. A.P.H. December 1, 2005 She was married to Willard PUBLIC NOTICE Schmalz, owner of Schmalz Dairy in Doris Bellamy, 74, Had Been Employed New Jersey, for 26 years prior to his TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS death in 1961. Her second husband, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT As School Aide at McGinn Elementary Pearce Chauncey, died in 1992. Both Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the had been residents of Short Hills. Doris Evelyn Bellamy, 74, of Bellamy, both of Bridgewater; two meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment of the Township of Scotch Plains Mrs. Chauncey was a member of Fanwood died on Thursday, No- sons, Douglas Bellamy of Keyport held on November 3, 2005, the following the Vero Beach Country Club, the vember 24, at her home. and Keith Bellamy of Fanwood; two Caring & Courteous Service to the decisions of the Board were memorial- Indian River Garden Club and the Born in Irvington, she had lived sisters, Irene Bauerlein of Dover ized: Indian River Memorial Hospital Aux- there before relocating to Fanwood and Eugenia Antonavage of Toms Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Granted a Use Variance and a fence- iliary, all in Vero Beach. 52 years ago. River; a brother, Arthur Vetter of height variance with conditions to Surviving are a son, Leigh Schmalz Prior to retiring in 1994, Mrs. Freehold, and eight grandchildren. Omnipoint Communications, Inc. to permit the installation of 12 telecommuni- of Stuart, Fla., formerly of Westfield; Bellamy had been employed by the Funeral services were held on Westfield Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of cations antennas onto an existing PSE&G two daughters, Lynn Stanley of Vero Monday, November 28, at the Me- 556 Westfield Avenue electrical transmission tower together with Beach and Audrey Stroub of Carson Education as a school aide at morial Funeral Home, 155 South an equipment cabinet and surrounding City, Nev.; six grandchildren and 15 McGinn Elementary School in Avenue in Fanwood. Cremation was 233-0255 fencing at the property located at 1551 great-grandchildren. Scotch Plains. private. Cooper Road (Block 12001, Lot 18), John L. Dooley Scotch Plains. A memorial service will be held in She was predeceased by her hus- Memorial donations may be made Granted front and side yard setback the summer of 2006 at the Mere Point band, Eugene Bellamy, in 2001. to Center for Hope Hospice, 1900 Manager Variances with conditions to Ernesto and Yacht Club. Surviving are three daughters, Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. NJ License # 4100 Susan Hernandez for the construction of Arrangements were by Indian River Renee Kwiatek of Kingwood, Tex., 07076. an addition to the premises located at Cremation Inc. in Vero Beach. Dianne Bellamy and Yvonne December 1, 2005 1590 Ramapo Way (Block 11702, Lot 11), Scotch Plains. 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The weekly column written by local high school students Time For Personal Contact To Replace Technology By CAROLYN DIPROSPERO rado teenager hit and killed a cyclist Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times two days after Thanksgiving because Cell phones: they’re everywhere. he lost control of his car while text Walking down the street, in school, at messaging. the office, you can’t escape them. Let’s face it. In this world of 24/7 They have invaded our culture: text communication, asking people to stop messaging has its own vernacular and using their cell phones or text mes- the recent Cameron Crowe film saging is neither practical nor realis- Elizabethtown even featured two main tic. But a code of conduct, written or HOW DO YOU DO…Children in the Jump Start classes taught by Celeste Gomes characters who fell in love via cell unspoken, must be adopted. No text and Bernadette Hoyer participated in a Thanksgiving Gathering at Brunner phone. A report in the British Medi- messaging while conversing with WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE…Project WET facilitator Hazel England of Elementary School in Scotch Plains on November 21. Students from Evergreen cal Journal published November 4, other people, or at the very least while South Plainfield (right) asks Kim McGowan (left) of Springfield to demonstrate Elementary School attended the gathering as the pilgrims, while Brunner stu- 2000 even stated that cell phones driving. the affect of pollutants on our waterways through the use of an enviroscape model dents attended as Native Americans. The teachers and students prepared for the were replacing cigarettes as the latest Motorists should enjoy limited cell at a teacher training at the Trailside Nature and Science Museum on October 6. event by learning about how the pilgrims and Native Americans lived along time teen addiction. But where do we draw phone use while driving to protect not Pictured, left to right, are: Jeff Kaufman of Springfield, Park Naturalist Lori Kuo, ago. Each group crafted items to wear that emulated what the pilgrims and Native the line? When do cell phone addicts only themselves, but other drivers. Naturalist Erin White of Berkeley Heights and Sue DaHon of Colonia. Americans may have worn to the first Thanksgiving celebration. The Native stop being technologically savvy and And someone should inform those Americans prepared corn muffins and popcorn to share, and the Pilgrims made cranberry muffins. Both groups sang songs about the group they represented. All start being rude and obnoxious? people yakking on their cell phones of the children worked on a colonial-type wreath to take home to their families for It’s a funny thing to study these cell during dinner at Ferraro’s that it is not Teacher Training At Thanksgiving. Above, Native American Tommy Laucik and pilgrim Tommy phone addicts. Their disease is marked only rude and impolite to their dinner Nakonechny greet each other during the Thanksgiving Gathering at Brunner by an air of distraction, a constant guests to carry on a prolonged con- Elementary School in Scotch Plains. need to talk to someone – anyone and versation, but to other diners as well. Trailside A Great Success some users even show signs of carpal It is time for personal contact to re- MOUNTAINSIDE –The Trailside environmental awareness. tunnel syndrome or wrist stress from place technology and for cell phone Nature and Science Museum recently Pre-registration is required as space the rapid-fire typing that is text mes- addicts to rejoin the real world. hosted a “Project WET” teacher-train- is limited. The fee for this program is saging. Carolyn Diprospero, 16, from ing workshop. Teachers, substitute $10 per person. Participants will But cell phone addiction is only Fanwood, is a senior at Scotch Plains- teachers, home school instructors, receive the PLT guide with more than funny until someone gets hurt, and scout leaders and naturalists learned 100 lessons included and six NJDOE the number of cell phone related inju- BOE To Open Budget about the importance of water through professional development credits. ries is steadily increasing. A 2002 a variety of interactive and educa- Light refreshments will be provided, study from the Harvard Center for Discussion December 6 tional activities and lessons for chil- but participants are encouraged to Risk Analysis stated that an estimated WESTFIELD – The Westfield Board dren in grades K-12. bring a lunch. 2,600 people are killed each year of Education will hold a public meeting Each participant received six For additional information on the because of motorists distracted by on Tuesday, December 6, at 8 p.m. in NJDOE professional development Project Learning Tree teacher-train- cell phones. In 2003, a University of Room 105 of the board’s administra- credits and a Project WET curricu- ing workshop or for information on Utah professor of psychology, David tive offices located at 302 Elm Street. lum and activity guide with more upcoming programs at Trailside, call Strayer, and several colleagues found The agenda will include a prelimi- than 90 interdisciplinary lessons cor- (908) 789-3670 or visit that the skill of drivers using cell nary discussion of the 2006-2007 school related to the New Jersey Core Cur- www.ucnj.org/trailside. phones is comparable to that of a district’s budget. A report on the audit riculum Content Standards. drunken person with a blood alcohol of the district will also be presented. A The next teacher training work- WF Schools To Initiate level of 0.08. Most recently, a Colo- complete agenda of the December 6 shop, Project Learning Tree Teacher meeting will be available on December (“PLT”), for adults, ages 18 and older Enrollment Committee PILGRIMAGE…Students gather for Thanksgiving lunch at St. Bartholomew Y Offers Computer 2 at www.westfieldnjk12.org. through Trailside will take place on WESTFIELD – Superintendent The Apostle School in Scotch Plains on November 22 where the entire school Thursday, December 1 from 9 a.m. to of Schools William Foley and the assembles in the gym for a traditional turkey dinner. Learning Classes WF Student Works On 3 p.m. at the museum. Long Range Planning Committee WESTFIELD — In a continuing Emergency Team PLT is a nationally-recognized of the Westfield Board of Education Former Teacher Talks WHS Students Perform effort to meet community needs, the activity guide that provides educators will establish a citizens’ advisory new East Broad Street Family Branch WESTFIELD – Daniel Seeger, the with tools for increasing student committee to develop a recommen- About Raising Readers In The Nutcracker of the Westfield Area Y contains a son of Susan Geoffrey Seeger of dation regarding current enrollment WESTFIELD – Allison Sharkey Computer Learning Center. Programs Edgewood Avenue in Westfield, is Patels Present $3,000 issues. SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch and Jennifer Lane, both of Westfield, are available for adults with little or serving as an emergency medical tech- To The March of Dimes The group will focus on the imbal- Plains-Fanwood Public School Dis- will join the full-length production of no computer skills as well as those nician (EMT) at Hamilton College ance of enrollments at the intermedi- trict invites all community members New Jersey Dance Theatre with intermediate skills. this year. SCOTCH PLAINS –Minal and ate and elementary levels. According to a presentation by Elizabeth Ensemble’s The Nutcracker. Perfor- Classes include Microsoft Office for The Hamilton College Emergency Devang Patel recently presented a to Beth Cassie, chairwoman of the Ferguson Brown entitled, “Raising a mances take place at Wilkins Theatre beginners and Intermediate Microsoft Medical Service is a New York State check for $3,000 to Mary Lou Dawson Long Range Planning Committee, “In Reader” on Wednesday, December 7, at Kean University in Union on Satur- Office, Internet for Beginners and Ba- certified agency made up of 19 stu- of the March of Dimes, an organiza- the fall of 2007, Roosevelt Intermedi- at 7:30 p.m. at Brunner School, lo- day, December 3, at 2 and 7 p.m., and sic Computing. Classes are taught in a dent EMTS who provide 24-hour tion that helps save babies with birth ate School will be unable to accom- cated on Westfield Road in Scotch Sunday, December 4, at 2 p.m. comfortable, non-intimidating environ- emergency service to the campus defects and prevents premature modate the incoming sixth grade with- Plains. Jennifer, the daughter of Don and ment, both day and evening. community during the academic year. deaths. out significantly altering the educa- Mrs. Brown is a former teacher Beth Lane of Westfield, and a senior New class sessions begin in Janu- Each New York State certified EMT Minal raised $10,000 from per- tional program.” with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Pub- at Westfield High School, will appear ary. Registration for members will volunteers 30 to 40 hours a week, forming an arangetram, a classical The student populations of the el- lic Schools and a published author. in the role of Arch Angel. Allison, the begin Saturday, December 17 and for during which time he or she is on call Indian dance graduation. She donated ementary schools will also be consid- She will discuss emerging reading daughter of James and Lisa Sharkey, non-members, Monday, December to assist anyone needing medical at- all her gift money to many charities ered by the committee, since the en- skills, what they look like, how they and a sophomore at Westfield High 19. For more information, call Angie tention. On average, the EMTs re- and also to Hurricane Katrina vic- rollment of the elementary schools as develop and how to foster them in School, will appear in the role of Brogdale at the Westfield Area Y, spond to 50 to 60 medical emergen- tims. a whole will be higher in the fall of children. Lead Marzipan. (908) 233-2700, extension 236. cies on campus each semester. Minal and Devang are both mem- 2006 than it has been in 25 years, Daniel, along with the rest of the bers of the Future Business Leaders according to Dr. Foley. student volunteers, was honored for of America chapter at Scotch Plains- Information about joining the com- his achievements as an EMT at Fanwood High School. Devang also mittee, its expectations and an appli- Advanced. Innovative. Successful. Hamilton during National Collegiate attended a March of Dimes National cation form can be accessed from the EMS Week from November 7 to 12. Youth Leadership Conference in district’s homepage on Daniel, a senior majoring in Chem- Georgetown University in the sum- www.westfieldnjk12.org. istry at Hamilton, is a graduate of mer of 2005 and hopes to start a The deadline for receipt of the ap- Westfield High School. March of Dimes Union County Chain plications to the Westfield Public Reaction Council. Schools is Tuesday, December 6. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting held November 29, 2005, and that the said Council will further consider the same for final passage on the 13th day of December, 2005 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. Claire J. Gray Acting Town Clerk GENERAL ORDINANCE NO.: 1860 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council The Colon & Rectal Physicians of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union: IN 1492…The Westfield Chapter of UNICO held its annual Columbus Day Essay SECTION I: Awards Night at The Westwood in Garwood on October 12. Awards recipients at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center 1. Section 13-5 of Chapter 13 of the Town Code shall be amended to add the from Westfield High School were Charlotte Morabito, Shannon Murray and Allie following subsections: Tunis. They won for their essays on Italians or Italian-Americans who made If you are concerned about colon and rectal problems, you want the best colo-rectal screening Sec. 13-5. Through streets. positive contributions to the world. Above, Columbus Day essay awards recipi- and treatment services possible. You want the most experienced doctors who can offer advanced, Florida Street ents Charlotte Morabito (left) and Allie Tunis pose with Westfield UNICO Between Wyoming Street and Ayliffe members Tony Valles and Bob Tarte. innovative and successful treatments. Avenue. 2. Section 13-6 of Chapter 13 of the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Town Code shall be amended to add the You will find them at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS following subsections: Muhlenberg offers advanced minimally invasive surgery performed by a team of Board Certified Sec. 13-6. Stop intersections. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- Pinegrove Avenue and Ayliffe Av- ing of the Township Council of the Town- ing of the Township Council of the Town- colo-rectal surgeons and has just opened a brand new advanced laparoscopic suite. This state-of-the-art enue. ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Stop sign signs shall be installed on Chambers in the Municipal Building of Chambers in the Municipal Building of suite utilizes high definition equipment and a voice activated system allowing physicians and nurses Pinegrove Avenue. said Township on Tuesday, November said Township on Tuesday, November 29, 2005, there was introduced, read for 29, 2005, there was introduced, read for greater control over a surgical procedure. 3. Section 13-21 of Chapter 13 of the the first time, and passed on such first the first time, and passed on such first Town of Westfield shall be amended to reading, the following ordinance: reading, the following ordinance: Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center has one of the largest colo-rectal residency add the following subsection: Sec. 13-21. Parking prohibited at cer- AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- programs on the East Coast. It has the first and only fellowship program in New Jersey. tain times. MENTING AND AMENDING ING THE TOWNSHIP OF Kimball Avenue, Southeasterly side- CHAPTER VIII, SECTION 8- SCOTCH PLAINS TO GRANT Nearly half of all colorectal surgeons in New Jersey have trained at Muhlenberg. line beginning at the intersection of the 1.3E(1) REVISED GENERAL A 30-YEAR EXEMPTION / northeasterly edge of pavement of Linden ORDINANCES OF THE ABATEMENT FOR PROP- Avenue and extending to the southwest- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH ERTY LOCATED AT BLOCK Unparalleled knowledge and experience erly edge of pavement at the intersection PLAINS, 1978, ENTITLED 6102, LOT 12.01 ET AL. AND of Canterbury Road between the hours of “BUILDING AND HOUSING” AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR Our group of surgeons has almost 100 years of combined experience. They have written and published 8:00am to 9:00am and 2:30pm and 3:30pm – UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION AND CLERK TO EXECUTE school days only. CODE ENFORCING AGENCY THE ATTACHED AGREE- more than 100 articles on colon and rectal disorders and have been significant contributors MENT. SECTION II: Purpose: Regulating fees for demolition to medical textbooks on the subject. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in of structures. Purpose: As stated in title. conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of A public hearing for same will be held on A public hearing for same will be held on For more information, or for a screening referral to one of Muhlenberg’s the terms of this ordinance are hereby Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. repealed to the extent that they are in such in the Council Chambers of the Municipal in the Council Chambers of the Municipal colo-rectal specialists, please call 888-577-4424. conflict or inconsistent. Building, or any time and place to which a Building, or any time and place to which a meeting for the further consideration of meeting for the further consideration of SECTION III: such ordinance shall from time to time be such ordinance shall from time to time be In the event that any section, part or adjourned, and all persons interested will adjourned, and all persons interested will provision of this ordinance shall be held to be given an opportunity to be heard con- be given an opportunity to be heard con- be unconstitutional or invalid by any court, cerning such ordinance. cerning such ordinance. such holdings shall not affect the validity of A copy of same may be obtained from A copy of same may be obtained from this ordinance as a whole, or any part the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park thereof, other than the part so held uncon- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- stitutional or invalid. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. SECTION IV: Monday through Friday by any member of Monday through Friday by any member of All sections of this ordinance shall take the general public who wants a copy of the general public who wants a copy of effect after passage and publication, as same without cost. same without cost. soon as, and in the manner provided by BARBARA RIEPE BARBARA RIEPE law. Township Clerk Township Clerk 1 T - 12/1/05, The Leader Fee: $64.26 1 T - 12/1/05, The Times Fee: $34.68 1 T - 12/1/05, The Times Fee: $34.68 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 1, 2005 Page 21 POPCORN™ Solo and Unplugged, Walk The Line: Worth of the Cash Bruce Is Still ‘The Boss’ By FRED T. ROSSI of presenting some familiar old tunes. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times I saw a Bruce Springsteen who was One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent It was Bruce Springsteen like I’ve as relaxed and full of good humor as By Michael S. Goldberger more illicit drugs. never seen him before. A day short of I’ve ever seen him. Perhaps not hav- 3 & 1/2 popcorns Thus, the viewer is rarely allowed the 25th anniversary of my very first ing to choreograph and oversee a full- Walk the Line, director James to rest. Like life itself, there is always Springsteen concert, I caught the last band performance and instead being Mangold’s unapologetically straight- something to reckon with, to further show of his seven-month-long tour, able to focus on a one-man show forward biopic of country music leg- contemplate. And this can be caustic, which wound up November 22 in Tren- starring only him is a bit liberating. end Johnny Cash, makes it official. unnerving and generally challenging. ton, the seedy capital of what he often It was almost as if Springsteen was The day of dubbing actors who por- But it is rarely disingenuous. PICK AN EXIT...Westfield punk rock band Pick An Exit are performing a benefit calls “the great state of New Jersey.” sitting in your living room, kidding tray singers, famous or otherwise, Further earning the filmgoer’s ad- show at the Scotch Plains JCC this Saturday at 8 p.m. Unlike the other two dozen-plus himself, laughing at a few mistakes has long gone the way of the double miration are the numerous good sup- times I’ve seen him over the past he made, reminiscing about his boy- feature. porting performances, many of which quarter century, though, there was no hood neighborhood in nearby Free- Joaquin Phoenix, sensational as the are played by down-home friends of WSO Inspires with Mozart, E Street Band last week. No band, hold, dedicating a song to his three enigmatic Man in Black, now joins producer James Keach and the Cash period. Just Bruce on a stage with a kids, bringing out wife Patti Scialfa Jamie Foxx (Ray—2004), Kevin family. Related via roots in the coun- piano, organ, pipe organ, ukulele and for a duet of “Mansion On The Hill” Spacey (Beyond the Sea—2004) and try-western community, newcomer Copland, and Beethoven a few electric and acoustic guitars. and, late in the show, bringing out the Sissy Spacek (Coal Miner’s Daugh- Waylon Payne, who bears a startling By BRAD TINFOW vary it to breathe almost human quali- And unlike those earlier concerts, wife and kids and a dozen other young ter—1980) in exemplifying the new resemblance here to James Dean, is a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ties into it. His gift to the composers this one wasn’t a barn-burning, fist- cousins and friends for a sing-along order of things. So Mom, if you’re loose canon perfect as the notorious WESTFIELD — The Westfield who lived after him was the complex- pumping, high octane three- or four- of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” figuring an acting career for Toulouse, Jerry Lee Lewis. Symphony Orchestra (WSO) per- ity and inventiveness of that varia- hour show that left both performer something he freely admitted to us be sure the little tyke gets those sing- You get the distinct feeling that formed a relatively brief concert of tion. and audience exhausted. he’d never try at home lest his kids ing lessons. The bar just gets higher Walk the Line is a veritable work- Mozart, Copland and Beethoven on In the development section of the For just over two hours, Springsteen, mock him mercilessly. and higher. shop, a crucible of the give and take November 19 at the First Presbyte- first movement, Beethoven nearly ex- ostensibly to promote his solo “Devils Having listened to most of his songs Further confirming this thespic and the pros and cons of creative rian Church in Westfield. Music Di- hausts the material previously stated & Dust” CD, presented retooled ren- over the past 30 years played live pretty progress while complementing Mr. liberty. One suspects that just below rector David Wroe led the orchestra. in the exposition (the initial state- ditions of songs new and old, popular much as originally recorded, it was a Phoenix’s performance, Reese the film’s surface there is an internal For unexplained technical reasons, ment or “exposing” of all the musical and obscure, familiar and at times treat to hear some of my favorites like Witherspoon is equally phenomenal wrestling match concerning this in- the concert began with Mozart’s over- ideas in the first third of the move- unrecognizable. After opening with a “Saint in the City” played as sort of a in her chameleon-like portrayal of trinsic debate. And surely the result- ture to The Marriage of Figaro rather ment). After reaching a climax, the electric guitar tribute to Link Wray, country song, “Fire” using that crazy singer-celebrity June Carter. But when ant synergism is a mirror of the very than the originally scheduled Sym- composer then takes the unprec- the rock guitarist known as the father bullet mic, a stark and slow “Promised the on- and off-stage couple sings subject’s conflicts. phony Breve by Scarmolin. edented step of introducing a totally of the power chord whose death had Land,” “Growin’ Up” on the ukulele of “Jackson,” notice is given. It is a Apparently, Mangold and company Although the tempo for Mozart’s new theme in the middle, seeming to been announced a day earlier, all things and “Backstreets” on the pi- confidently projected claim of legiti- have no difficulty or compunction in overture is marked Presto (there is lead the piece entirely off track. But Springsteen gave the crowd of about ano. Springsteen pulled out a 30-plus macy, a disarming assurance that there telling it like it is. The facts concern- nothing faster), Mr. Wroe began at a the opening theme reasserts itself and 8,000 at Sovereign Bank Arena a con- year-old unreleased “Zero and Blind is a lot more than mimicry being ing the first country-western singer to pace that seemed a hair more brisk battles back into the piece, eventually siderably slowed-down and almost in- Terry,” which he claimed he’d never hashed about here. gain international fame are gathered than the instrumentalists would ac- leading to a triumphant return in the decipherable version of his 1984 glo- played publicly, and also performed a Giving the film its main impetus, and known. Now the trick is to fluidly cept. The ensemble needed about eight recapitulation (return of the original bal hit “Born in the USA.” few songs debuted on this tour, includ- the duet take part in that never old, administer these truths in a fashion bars to settle into a playable speed. thematic material, with alteration to He employed something called a ing “Song For Orphans” and “Jesus never new segment of dramatic chem- that is worth upwards of $8 a ticket. The remainder of the piece was won- remain in the original key in the sec- bullet microphone, which alters the Was An Only Son.” istry known as the love relationship. Still, this is by no means a perfect derfully played, with Mr. Wroe no- ondary themes). singer’s voice and makes it sound like Not many artists are able to shift the And true to the words of their hit song movie. The rags-to-riches tale makes ticeably quickening the tempo at the Mr. Wroe did not repeat the expo- he’s singing through a lousy overseas tone of their songs from all-out rock- “Ring of Fire,” we are engagingly overlong stops at both a bad marriage return of the opening theme. sition, as per his usual habit. telephone connection with lots of echo ers to moody ballads or vice versa—at shown why said state of being could and a life-threatening bout with drug Alan R. Kay, principal clarinetist The second movement is a funeral and feedback. Two hours of songs least not without the effort sounding indeed be a burning thing. addiction. Hence Walk the Line may of the world-renowned Orpheus march that reaches its climax in a sung through a bullet mic would have ridiculous or forced. Springsteen over Mr. Mangold employs an interest- have benefited in parts from a shot of Chamber Orchestra, was the soloist fugal section of great emotional force. been too much, but on the two songs the years has been able to do this ing confluence of elements…some Febreze and a better allocation of for Aaron Copland’s Concerto for The desperation and pathos in the where Springsteen used it last week, effectively and seemingly effortlessly, that might seem contradictory. In re- time. Clarinet and String Orchestra, with music is palpable. it worked for me. I thought it was an as evidenced by the great and creative counting Mr. Cash’s life from his It’s reasonable to believe that Mr. Harp and Piano. Benny Goodman Beethoven typically, and almost interesting and unconventional way show he put on last week. very humble beginnings in the cotton Mangold wanted to maintain the in- originally commissioned the compo- unbelievably, follows movements fields of Arkansas through his rise to tegrity of the original work, to tell it sition. such as the funeral march with light- stardom, the basic structure is tradi- the way Mr. Cash did, only on film. The concerto consists of two move- hearted, exuberant fare. The third WYACT Offers Concerts To tional. But within that framework, And in this respect he has exercised ments, the first being a slow, wistful movement of this symphony is no the director injects a philosophical the good judgment extolled in an- waltz melody. A cadenza provides a exception. The lively Scherzo and edge symbolic of the protagonist’s other county singer’s lyrics. For in bridge into the final movement not Trio (in this case, literally three French Benefit Hurricane Victims restlessness. showing that he knows when to hold only by shifting the mood, but also by horns) is a case study in the sheer joy WESTFIELD –Rehearsals are un- Goes and Euralie; Lauren Palmeri You see, there are grand ole buga- and when to fold, all the evidence introducing the thematic material for of notes. der way for “Richard Rodgers, A (soprano) played Thelma in West Side boos lurking in Mr. Cash’s psyche, suggests his Walk the Line is on the the finale. Though heavily influenced The thematic material in the first Celebration of His Music,” to be held Story and has been a lead dancer in not the least of which is a dyspeptic way to becoming a runaway hit. by jazz rhythms and instrumentation, section of the Scherzo is not heard on Friday, December 30, at 6 and WYACT shows for the past three and unremittingly critical dad. His the movement never seeks a com- until seven bars into the piece, and 8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church years. Okieriete Onaodowan (bari- much-desired approbation is unlikely * * * * * * * plete disconnection from the sounds almost like a throwaway. Not of Westfield, 170 Elm Street. WYACT tone) played Big Jule, Jaclyn Ingoglia to be forthcoming. And whether ema- Walk the Line, rated PG-13, is a composition’s overall European clas- until the middle of the second half of (Westfield Young Artists’ Coopera- (mezzo) played Adelaide, Alexander nating from this sorry reality, a catas- 20th Century Fox release directed by sical roots. the Scherzo does the melody firmly tive Theatre) is presenting these con- Diaz (tenor) played Nicely-Nicely, trophe in the singer’s past we sorrow- James Mangold and stars Joaquin With luxurious tone, flawless tech- establish itself, but when it does, it is certs solely as fundraisers to benefit Patsy Palma (tenor) played Benny fully must witness or Johnny’s own Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon and nique and elegant phrasing, Mr. Kay’s unequivocally forceful and joyous. the victims of the Gulf Coast hurri- Southstreet, and Sean Willkens (bari- innate devils, fame doesn’t assuage Ginnifer Goodwin. Running time: 136 playing captivated the audience from The Trio features the French horns canes. tone) played Brandy Bottle Bates and the pain. But it does allow him to buy minutes. the first note. The quality of sound playing evenly Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 Joey Biltmore in last summer’s pro- and brilliance of his playing infused matched parts, and they performed for students (age 17 and under), and duction of Guys and Dolls. every note, from the syncopated jazz with precision and aplomb in their are available at Tarpley & Co., 106 Seven younger WYACT students, CDC Theatre Puts Musical rhythms to the high notes that test the roles. Quimby Street; the UPS Store, 321 Olivia Ryan, Ellie and Maggie Tanji, instrument’s limits. The finale, variations on a theme North Avenue West; and Boogie’s Haniyyah Chapman, Catherine Mr. Wroe and Mr. Kay seemed of from The Creatures of Prometheus, Tickets, 41 Elm Street. Net proceeds Downey, Daniel Maran and Jeremy Spin on Charlotte’s Web one mind with the piece, as the en- highlights Beethoven’s virtuosity in will go directly to the Salvation Army Busch, complete the cast as the Von CRANFORD – The Cranford Dra- ous characters, and is a masterful semble between soloist and orchestra transforming musical raw material. Hurricane Relief Fund. Guests of Trapp children in their rendition of matic Club will bring the musical blend of whimsy, humor, gentle sat- was never at issue. As the piece ended He addressed this same theme as the honor will be Major Barbara Kelly, the classic “Do Re Mi” from The Charlotte’s Web to its stage the week- ire, and life-and-death drama. But with an ascending glissando from the subject for his earlier 33 Variations Salvation Army Divisional Secretary Sound of Music. Cynthia Meryl (so- end of December 2 through the 4. above all, it is a powerful story of clarinet, the audience rose to its feet and Fugue for solo piano. There is for Program Development and Direc- prano), a 35-year professional per- Folks of all ages will love seeing friendship. and applauded vigorously in an ap- some similarity to the earlier piece in tor of World Trade Center Assistance former, directs and rounds out the their favorite characters from the book Co-directors Joanne Geschickter preciation of a very fine performance. the first few variations, but other- and Major Charles Kelly, Salvation cast. come to life. For those who have and Tiffany Wilson have assembled a The first half of the program, which wise, the treatments are all new. Army Executive Director for Newark Thomas Langmaack, conductor of missed out on this story, a little back- large cast of talented adults, teens and did not begin outright until 8:10 p.m., The performance was dynamic and Area Services. five WYACT musicals (Camelot, ground: As the story opens, young children who are excited to present was over by 8:40. committed. The woodwinds and Major Charles Kelly’s job in New Fiorello!, Merrily We Roll Along, Car- farm girl Fern Arable stops her father this magical tale to the public. Mary Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E strings played magnificently through- Orleans was to set up warehousing ousel, and Oliver!) is musical direc- from killing a piglet who has been Beth McFall is musical director and Flat Major, Op. 55 (“Eroica”), rep- out the symphony. The brass was for much needed supplies and neces- tor, Joanna Gibson, NJPAC’s “Jazz labeled the runt of the litter. The little Art Kusiv the producer. resented a quantum leap for the sym- generally strong without being harsh. sities. for Teens Coordinator,” is associate pig, whom Fern names Wilbur, be- Performances are Friday, Decem- phonic form in sheer length and There were one or two instances, “This hurricane relief concert has musical director, Chap Ostrander pro- comes one of the central figures in the ber 2 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1:30, breadth. Originally dedicated to Na- however, where the trumpet played truly become a community effort. In- vides percussion and Tim O’Connor, story. Eventually he will be befriended 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at poleon, it was nearly double the length with too much punch, nearly drown- dividuals and organizations have bass. As patrons arrive at the event, by Charlotte, the wise and loving 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for of his previous two symphonies. Af- ing out the other instruments, as did stepped up to the plate to make this NJWA members of the Music Studio spider mentioned in the book’s title. all ages and can be reserved at (908) ter Napoleon had declared himself the tympani on at least one occasion. happen,” said Cynthia Meryl, flute choir will greet them. Mr. White creates a sort of modern 276-7611 or at www.cdctheatre.org, emperor, Beethoven removed the Mr. Wroe seemed to be inspired by WYACT Artistic Director. “Our goal is to sell out and raise animal fable in which his barnyard and are general admission. Tickets piece’s dedication. What remained the great music, and in turn motivated The performers in the concert are $5,000 for the Gulf Coast victims. characters can speak both with each will also be available at the door. was a monumental work of great the orchestra’s players to deliver an WYACT veterans who have all played We hope to find a corporation or other and with Fern. Mr. White’s barn CDC Theatre is located at 78 Winans musical expression and emotional emotionally charged performance. leading roles in WYACT/NJPAC pro- individual who will be willing match is populated with some truly marvel- Avenue in Cranford. power. The audience was stirred as well, as ductions in the Victoria Theatre at the whatever funds we raise from the Beethoven’s genius was his ability they rose to applaud for Mr. Wroe, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center concerts,” said Ms. Meryl. to create something sublime out of WSO musicians, and Beethoven’s (NJPAC): Lindsay-Rose Sinclair For further information, call (908) Community Band, Edison the simplest material, then develop or genius. played Reno Sweeny in Anything 233-3200. Broadway Singers Perform WESTFIELD – The Westfield Kristine Smith-Morasso, is an extra- Community Band is joining the curricular singing group made up of Edison Intermediate School Broad- select seventh and eighth grade stu- Hurricane Relief Fund Concert way Singers for the 16th Annual Holi- dents. The group tours frequently day Concert sponsored by the outside of school and will delight the Westfield Recreation Department. audience with a collection of holiday The concert will be held on Wednes- favorites. day, December 14 at 7 p.m. in the Traditional selections for the evening Westfield Young Artists' Cooperative Theatre, Inc. Edison Intermediate School audito- will include the French carol, “March of rium, 800 Rahway Avenue in the Kings,” “Parade of the Wooden Sol- presents Westfield. diers” by Leon Jessel, which tells the Concertgoers will enter the Edison story of toy soldiers coming to life, and Intermediate School Auditorium to “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by RRIICCHHAARRDD RROODDGGEERRSS the sounds of the Westfield Commu- Johnny Marks. Other selections will in- nity Holiday Brass performing tradi- clude recent holiday fare such as “Be- A CELEBRATION OF HIS MUSIC tional holiday music. The band, un- lieve” from the film “The Polar Express” Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II & Lorenz Hart der the direction of Dr. Thomas and “My Wish for You This Christmas.” Connors, will then kick off the con- For further information regarding the cert on a festive note with the band holiday concert, contact the Westfield In Concert on December 30 performing “The Most Wonderful Recreation Department at (908) 789- 6:00pm and 8:30pm at the Time of the Year” by Eddie Pola and 4080 or go to the band’s website at First Baptist Church George Wyle. westfieldcommunityband.com. Come meet A featured selection for the evening in Westfield, 170 Elm Street will include “Carol of the Shepherds,” Legendary Pianist To Cora based on the hymn tune “Quem Appear In Westfield Net Proceeds to Benefit the pastores Laudavere,” dating back a Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief Initiative 14th century carol arranged by Philip WESTFIELD – Pianist Juana Zayas, via the Salvation Army Sparke. While this song has been set acclaimed the world over as one of the Saturday to many different texts in different greatest living interpreters of Chopin, Tickets Available languages throughout the world, it will appear in Westfield on Wednes- December November 15th in Westfield at: was originally a carol celebrating the day, December 7, as part of the Mid- 10 Christmas story, featuring the story Day Musicales concert series. These UPS Store - 231 North Avenue W. of the visit of the Angel Gabriel to the free, half-hour noon concerts are pre- 2005 Shepherds. sented at the First Congregational Boogie’s Tickets - 41 Elm Street The band will explore regional holi- Church of Westfield, 125 Elmer Street. 5 – 7 pm Tarpley & Co. - 106 Quimby Street day traditions through “Russian A soup and sandwich luncheon will be Christmas Music” by Alfred Reed, available for $5 in the church social ADULTS: $25 “Fantasia for Christmas” based on hall following the concert. Wine and Cheese Reception CHILDREN/STUDENTS: $15 “The Ukrainian Bell Carol” by Elliot Ms. Zayas has performed with vari- (Ages 17 and under) Del Borgo, and “Shalom!” featuring ous orchestras in America and Eu- Evalyn Dunn's Gallery For Further Information, melodies from the long history of rope. Her performances have been 549 South Avenue West Please Call: (908) 233-3200 Jewish folk song, in addition to tradi- broadcast by National Public Radio Westfield, NJ 07090 tional holiday favorites in “Christ- and New York’s WQXR. Her pro- WYACT is funded in part by... mas Music for Winds” arranged by gram on Wednesday, December 7 will John Cacavas. include works by Chopin and Ravel. 908-232-0412 The Edison Intermediate School’s For further information, call the Broadway Singers, directed by church office at (908) 233-2494. www.evalyndunnsgallery.com Page 22 Thursday, December 1, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF’s George Smith Pens Second Children’s Book By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times WESTFIELD – Three years ago, former Westfield resident George Smith wrote and self-published a children’s book as a gift to his grand- daughter. The result was “The Jour- ney of the Little Red Boat: A Story from the Coast of Maine.” Get Outta’ Recently, Mr. Smith released his second book, “Spike…The Amazing Chicken: A Story from Out West.” The House Like “The Journey of the Little Red full-color photographs include not By CAROL F. DAVIS Boat,” “Spike…The Amazing only Spike and Mr. Smith, but also Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Chicken” is based on real events that the family that owns Spike. Union County College’s Theater happened to his family. The way Mr. Smith has woven the Project will present It’s a Wonderful “Spike…The Amazing Chicken” non-fictional, fictional, and fantasy Life: The Radio Play, on Sunday, takes place out West on Mr. Smith’s elements of the story together will December 4, at 3 p.m. The suggested cousin’s ranchette. The reader learns entice even the most reluctant reader. donation is $10, and kids get in free very quickly that Spike is no ordinary Elementary school teachers will find for this recreation of the Lux Radio chicken. She wanders into the family’s many opportunities to integrate the Theater circa 1947. The snow date is home, eats human food, watches tele- messages in “Spike…The Amazing Sunday, December 11. The Theater is vision and talks to a teddy bear. Chicken” into science and social stud- on the Cranford campus, 1033 Spring- Mr. Smith chronicles all of these ies lesson plans. field Avenue. For reservations call activities in a talk-show format. In Mr. Smith will be signing copies of (908) 659-5189, or log onto: Chapter One, he is the host of “The “Spike…The Amazing Chicken: A www.TheTheaterProject.com. Cowboy George Show” and Spike is Story from Out West” on Saturday, * * * * * * * the guest. December 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Somerset Art Association in “Spike…The Amazing Chicken” The Town Book Store in Westfield. Bedminster is sponsoring Small Trea- is written for young readers who are For more information about Mr. Smith, sures Art Exhibit and Silent Auc- in the third through fifth grades. The log onto georgesmithpublishing.com. tion, through Sunday, December 4, book was extensively tested prior to For more information about Mr. Smith’s when there will be a free gala recep- publication by principals, teachers, appearance at The Town Book Store, Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion and final bidding from 2 – 4 p.m. students and media specialists of call The Town Book Store at (908) 233- MOCHACHINOS WITH MINICHINO...Caricaturist, painter and illustrator Gina The exhibit is at the Johnson Gallery, schools located in Arizona, New Jer- 3535. Minichino discusses her career, the death of the legendary Charles Schultz (one of her 2020 Burnt Mills Road. Information sey and New York. influences) and future creative plans with Leader/Times reporter Michelle LePoidevin is available online at In addition, Mr. Smith also pro- SP’s Briamonte Stars at Starbucks. To the left is Ms. Minichino’s caricature of “Everybody Loves Raymond.” www.somersetart.org, or call (908) vides helpful information concern- 234-2345. Take home something ing the book’s use of nonfiction, real- In A Christmas Carol small for the holidays. istic fiction and fantasy in the book. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Chatham Westfield Caricaturist Minichino A retired project manager, Mr. Community Players (CCP) will kick * * * * * * * Smith moved to Westfield from Scotch off its 17th anniversary production of The Reeves-Reed Holiday House Plains when he was five years old. He Philip Wm. McKinley’s musical ad- Tour will take place on Thursday, continued to live in Westfield while aptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christ- Flatters Faces, Illustrates Modesty December 8, from 10 a.m. until 3 attending Rutgers University gradu- mas Carol on Friday, December 2. By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN strips.” react. Older people don’t like to see p.m. Seven “architectural jewels” in ate and undergraduate school and left Scotch Plains’ Frank Briamonte (Fred/ Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Now, the product of Westfield pub- themselves sometimes, but I always Summit and Short Hills will open only in 1963, when he joined the Young Man Scrooge) will return to WESTFIELD – On November 21, lic schools has become famous for try to be flattering,” she said. their doors to the public. Tickets are United States Army. “Carol” for the third time. His credits before running off to Qdoba in quite a few creative ventures, most Usually, Ms. Minichino will not $40 for the general public, and there Currently, the author lives in an include Moon Over Buffalo in Summit, Westfield to sketch caricatures of especially her flair for caricatures, pen caricatures at festivals or fairs, is a luncheon available at Beacon Hill active adult community in Lakewood. Lost In Yonkers with the Alliance Reper- some of the restaurant’s patrons, long- which she accomplishes as “a combi- but she has been spotted sketching Club for an additional cost. For infor- Although Mr. Smith took a different tory Theater in Bloomfield and Desper- time Westfield resident Gina nations of the person’s specific fea- faces at private parties and during the mation call (908) 273-8787. career path, his high-school English ate Hours with CCP. Also a playwright, Minichino spoke with The Westfield tures, except more flattering. I al- Sidewalk Sale Days in July in down- teacher, Miss Dietrich, stimulated the Frank’s one-acts have been featured re- Leader and The Scotch Plains- ways try to be flattering. I don’t exag- town Westfield. Enjoy the brisk outdoors and con- author’s original interest in reading cently at Chatham’s Jersey Voices festi- Fanwood Times about her love of gerate features.” Currently, the artist, who tends to tribute to your community at the and writing short stories. val and at the Barn Theatre in Montville. cartooning, painting, a children’s book While attending Westfield High enjoy painting still life, has chosen Trailside Nature & Science Center’s Writing “The Journey of the Little she has in the works and a legend who School (WHS), Ms. Minichino was marshmallows and Jiffy Pop as her Trail Maintenance Day on Saturday, Red Boat” rekindled Mr. Smith’s in- Glee Club Concert shaped her life creatively – Charles selected to attend a special summer subject matter because they are December 3. From 9:30 a.m. until 12 terest in writing. M. Schulz. session in 1985 at the Philadelphia “something nostalgic.” Noon, help maintain and repair hik- “Recalling my enjoyment of writ- Set For December 4 “His death was very heavy for me. College of Art (now the University of “I like painting little forms with ing trails. Bring your own lunch. Pre- ing from my high school days, I de- WESTFIELD – At the Glee Club’s He was somebody I dreamt of meet- the Arts) in Philadelphia. After gradu- different textures and shades – or- registration is required. Call (908) cided to self-publish the story,” he Sunday afternoon concert, at 4 p.m. ing my whole life,” she said, adding ating WHS, she received a Bachelor ganic stuff like that,” she said. “Every 789-3670. explained. on December 4 at St. Paul’s Episco- that when she was in elementary of Fine Arts in Cartooning from the now and then I’ll do a landscape like * * * * * * * Mr. Smith followed the same course pal Church in Westfield, the special school she wrote to the famous car- School of Visual Arts (SVA) in Man- Mindowaskin Park. Classical guitarist Phillip Lester with “Spike…” artist section will be performed by toonist and received a special picture hattan. If she had to be pinned down to just will perform your favorite holiday “Supervising the production of the Doris La Mar and Charles Banks. of the Peanuts gang. After graduating from the SVA, one medium, however, Ms. Minichino classics at the Westfield Memorial book and marketing the story has All are invited to the concert, and Identifying the most with Schulz’s she became interested in painting and would choose painting because “I Library tonight, Thursday, Decem- been very rewarding, so much so that tickets are available from Glee Club lovable blanket-toting Peanuts char- took a course through the school’s feel like it’s something I can get ab- ber 1, at 7 p.m. The program will this has become my second career,” members and at the door for a dona- acter Linus, Ms. Minichino, a mem- continuing education program. sorbed in more.” But, there’s no pin- combine his live performance with he added. tion of $15 for adults and $12 for ber of The Charles M. Schulz Mu- “My instructor (John Parks) was ning down this artist’s talent. comments about the composers and Children will enjoy reading about students and seniors. seum in California, said, “I grew up extremely encouraging and told me This 30-something dynamo has also historical background of popular the unusual main character in For information, call Dale Juntilla loving cartoons, especially Peanuts. I to go around to galleries in New York been trying to get an enchanting tunes. Call the library at: (908) 789- “Spike…The Amazing Chicken.” The at (908) 232-0673. drew my brothers and copied cartoon to show my work. I though I should children’s book, “Agnus and Dante’s 4090. start out small, but he said to start out Spooky Halloween,” published. The big,” she told The Leader/Times. charming tale about two rats who go www.goleader.com The Allan Stone Gallery on East trick-or-treating enabled Ms. 90th Street in New York, which also Minichino to marry her cartooning represents Mr. Parks, rejected Ms. talent while realistically painting the WF Photography Book Minichino at first, but it had a change sweet characters and bringing them of heart and currently represents the to life. Presents Holiday Gift young artist. Take a sneak peek at some of the WESTFIELD – A hardcover cof- COME and SING Additionally, Ms. Minichino re- book’s illustrations at http:// fee-table edition of “Westfield, A Cel- cently had her first piece featured in ginaminichino.fateback.com. The ebration of Community,” is being of- OR JUST LISTEN TO The Staten Island Museum’s (also website also features samples of the fered for sale and exclusive distribu- known as the Staten Island Institute artist’s serene and muted landscapes tion through The Education Fund of of Arts & Sciences) “About Faces: like “Shed on a Hill” and Westfield, Inc. Portraits of Past and Present” exhibi- “Mindowaskin in Spring,” as well as This book features the photogra- tion. The artist’s talent was recog- evocative figurative paintings like phy of photographic artist Walter nized by the museum’s curator, who “Reclined Figure.” Caricatures of the Choroszewski, who produced numer- had purchased one of her paintings cast of Jaws, “The Osbournes,” “X- ous books and calendars on the state from The Allan Stone Gallery. Files” and even Conan O’Brien are of New Jersey for over 20 years. While she enjoys figure and por- spotlighted. “Westfield, A Celebration of Com- trait painting the most – she prefers to While she doesn’t know if devel- munity” features his journalistic vi- work with oils instead of acrylics – oping her own cartoon strip is really sion, capturing the beauty and charm Ms. Minichino admitted, “caricatures in the cards for her, Ms. Minichino’s of the Westfield community. This came first. After the School of Visual website shows she would certainly be edition is filled with over 100 color Arts I got my first caricaturist job. It up to the task. “An Outing Deep in Da photographs of Westfield today and was a big party and I wasn’t comfort- Harta New Jersey” is poignant and supplemental photographs from the able at first.” playful, echoing her love for Peanuts Westfield Historical Society. Mr. The Choral Art Society She laughed when asked about how (her cartoon strip character receives a Choroszewski will be a featured guest folks react to the finished drawings phone call on her Snoopy telephone) author at The Town Book Store in after posing for them and trusting Ms. and reflects her deep love for art. Westfield on Saturday, December 17 Minichino’s careful eye and flatter- To reach Ms. Minichino, call (908) 232- from 10 a.m. to noon. of New Jersey ing technique. 8201, e-mail [email protected] or The proceeds from the sale will “People watch me and then they visit http://ginaminichino.fateback.com. enable The Education Fund of Westfield to continue providing re- sources to enhance programs for stu- dents of the Westfield Public Schools. “Westfield, A Celebration Of Com- munity” is available for $25 through The Education Fund of Westfield and can be shipped for additional cost. Copies are also available for sale at MESSIAH The Town Book Store. For book orders and additional in- Words and Music by formation, contact The Education Charles Strouse Fund of Westfield at [email protected] or call Produced by arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY (908) 317-9813. COMMUNITY SING Woodstock, Illinois Young Philharmonic To Present Concert 8:00 Friday, December 9th, 2005 WESTFIELD – The Young Play- ers Philharmonic, now in its fifth season, will present a concert at First United Methodist Church, 1 East AT Broad Street in Westfield on Sun- day, December 11, at 5 p.m. The program will consist of Schubert’s Symphony no. 8 The Unfinished, The Saint Helen’s Catholic Church Carmen Suites by Bizet, and the Overture to Orpheus in the Under- 1600 Rahway Avenue world by Offenbach. For this program the YPP will be Westfield, NJ joined by the Chinese American Music Ensemble, which will present a selection of holiday music. A “meet the artists” reception will follow the Reserve Now 908.276.7611 concert. Tickets $10.00 at the door The YPP, under the direction of Ira Kraemer of Scotch Plains, is an ad- For more information call (908) 518-0152. vanced youth orchestra numbering approximately 70 players from Union, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer and Monmouth Counties. Information about the Young Players Philharmonic is posted to its web site ypphilharmonic.org.