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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 22, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 38-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Committee Releases Report Examining DPW’s Efficiency By PAUL J. PEYTON the division, a redesign of the DPW’s wide mailings, and an annual report Specially Written for The Westfield Leader North Avenue facility’s front entry to would enhance the division’s efforts, WESTFIELD -- A volunteer include a receptionist area for the the report states. Regular reports to citizen’s committee report reviewing division and a change in the phone the town council and a division name the operations of the maintenance system to properly direct calls to the are also encouraged, as are weekly and construction division of the de- administrative assistant. E-mail via staff meetings to discuss work priori- partment of public works (DPW) in- the town’s website for work orders is ties and monthly meetings with user cludes 14 recommendation on en- also recommended. groups including town sports leagues, hancing division productivity, com- Customer service training pro- the board of education, Westfield Area munication and customer service. The grams for all employees, establish- Chamber of Commerce, Downtown report was presented to the mayor ment of performance schedules for Westfield Corporation and the recre- amd town council Tuesday night. completion of work on trees, roads, ation department are recommended The committee recommends the parks and fields, etc., and the installa- to better plan for future DPW projects. use of a new standardized computer- tion of a tracking system in the DPW Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said the based work management and report- are all recommended, as well. White Paper report is part of a con- ing system for routing all incoming The panel said the “field hotline” cept he initiated last year as chairman requests, prioritizing work loads, no- phone number should include current of town council’s public works com- tification of work plans and timing conditions of the 16 fields within mittee. The mayor intends to com- and follow-ups on completed work town parks with updates as condi- plete similar analysis for all munici- with residents and businesses. tions change along with a map of all pal operations. The three-member panel also rec- fields on the town’s website. The committee looked at utilizing ommends the creation of an adminis- Better use of local newspapers and technology to aid staff scheduling trative assistant position solely for TV-36, seasonal brochures, and town- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GIVING SPEECHES...Candidates listen good-naturedly to each other as all Westfield office-seekers gathered Monday night at Commerce Bank on North Avenue to meet local business leaders in the affair sponsored by the Chamber of DWC Approves Facade Grants; Commerce and the Downtown Westfield Corporation. Pictured, left to right, are candidates Frank Fusaro for Council Ward 2, former Mayor Tom Jardim for Mayor, Audrey Fisch for Council Ward 1 and Mayor Andy Skibitsky for Mayor. Discusses Parking Improvements Town Council ‘Heightens’ By BETSEY BURGDORF said. Ms. Cronin stated that when the in a prime area of the downtown. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader SID was originally created several “It would make sense to go to him WESTFIELD - The Downtown years ago, the building was “one of (owner of Randall’s) proactively,” Westfield Corporation (DWC) ap- the first buildings in our district to get Frank Arena said. “He (the owner) Discussion on McMansions proved two facade grants at their regu- a facelift.” has a lot on his mind. He is trying to By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Foerst, Town Administrator Jim getting a taller structure, but the grade larly scheduled monthly meeting held The facade grant will help the busi- keep his business going in a smaller Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Gildea explained that the committee is higher, so besides being taller, it’s Monday night. The board also dis- ness owner offset the cost of restoring area,” board member Dominic Verdic WESTFIELD —The town met and recommended to the town causing inconvenience to adjoining cussed parking improvements and the the retractable awning, as well as commented. The actual owner of the council’s Tuesday agenda meeting council new maximum building property owners. That’s something search for a downtown business owner replace and install light fixtures. It building was comfirmed to be Allison focused on new height ordinances to heights. we should be addressing.” to fill the vacant seat on the board. will also be used for signage for Tarnofsky. restrict McMansions, improvements As per the committee’s discussions, Town Engineer Ken Marsh said The first grant approved by the Bluemercury. The second facade grant approved to the Conrail line on Rahway Av- effective January 1, 2006, the new that independent surveys are con- DWC was for the building formerly “Westfield is pretty fortunate to was for the building located at 241 enue, updating specifications for maximum height will be reduced from ducted checking the proposed grades utilized by Randall’s Shoes. Randall’s have them,” Ms. Cronin said about North Avenue. The DWC has been implementation on the 1996 down- 38 to 35 feet, which will require the before any demos or construction has recently downsized and has leased the addition of Bluemercury to the working with the property owners for town development plan and plans to master plan to be amended. begin. the left side of the store to downtown. months to come up with a rendering ask the state to allow specific funds “Where is the height measured “Usually, it’s no more than a foot Bluemercury, a high-end cosmetic The board questioned whether or both parties could agree upon. This for the tree preservation and recre- from- from the foundation?” asked change because of construction code,” retailer. not Randall’s would be seeking a building is owned by Robert Saunders ation user fee funds. Fourth Ward Councilman Larry Mr. Marsh said. The building housing the two re- facade grant for the side of the build- and Richard Parness. Under the Code Review and Town Goldman. “In the case of a teardown, Mr. Marsh said that the net gain, tailers is considered to be a “very ing they will now occupy. The board “While we’ve abandoned some of Property Committee’s report, despite the new height requirements only after raising the elevation, could only significant building within the Spe- is hopeful Randall’s will be inter- the (original) ideas, we have kept the absence of committee chairman address part of the problem. The other reach 35 feet; meaning, that if one cial Improvement District (SID),” ested in applying for a grant to spruce some,” Ms. Cronin said. and Fourth Ward Councilman Jim part of the problem, not only are we CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Executive Director Sherry Cronin up their storefront, which is located It was reported that the board used one of the two facade designs it is entitled to, free of charge, for being a Main Street Community for the Neighbors Say Landscaping Bus. Westfield FestiFall to Offer project. The property owners initially rejected the architectural rendering Fun, Food, Philanthropy by Margaret Westfield. Disrupting Myrtle Neighborhood “It’s a long time coming for this By BETSEY BURGDORF event would host the National Com- building,” Mr. Verdic said. “We are By MEGHAN GILL be holding a working meeting re- talk to Jeff Scotti, but to no avail. Ms Specially Written for The Westfield Leader edy Theatre, a traveling comedy basically giving back his (property Specially Written for The Westfield Leader garding this matter on Tuesday, Oc- Tammaro said that since 2000, when WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area troupe based all over the United States. owner’s) money that he gave to the WESTFIELD – Residents of the tober 11. Jeff’s Landscaping took over the Chamber of Commerce (WACC) will “What’s exciting about them is that DWC for the year.” Myrtle Avenue area brought forth a Mr. Ciarrocca said that the issue space, the activity level increased. host the 16th annual FestiFall this they improvise. They take cues from Property owners whose buildings formal complaint to the town council would be on the council’s Tuesday, “We do operate a small-scale land- Sunday, September 25. The event, the audience,” she said. are located in the SID are required to last week regarding the neighborhood October 18, agenda. He said, “First scaping business here, but the amount which claims a major section of the The WACC has also booked two pay an assessment to the DWC on a disruption of Jeff Scotti’s commer- and foremost, the landscaper should of traffic and level of activity is of no downtown for the day, will take place bands. The Westfield based Pick An yearly basis. cial landscaping company, Jeff’s act as a much better neighbor.” comparison to Jeff’s,” Ms. Tammaro from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exit, specializing in modern, popular Special Officer John Morgan re- Landscape Design and Construction, “It is amazing to us, because the said. This year’s venue will host over music, will perform from 11:45 a.m. ported on the parking improvements which operates out of a garage and lot building has been used as a landscap- She added that it was, “surprising 220 vendors, ranging from specialty to 12:45 p.m. The Agave Brothers, that have been taking place in the on 125-127 Myrtle Avenue. ing company for years and years,” that the afternoon after the council foods to handmade items. In past described by Ms. O’Hara as playing downtown area over the past months. Residents claim that the company said Gerry Grillo, manager of Jeff’s meeting on July 28, the town filled years, the event drew participants from cover band music, will perform from Mr. Morgan stated that all pay sta- is involved in large landscaping Landscape and Design. Mr. Grillo the potholes in the road.” She also across the state, who flock to the area 4 to 5 p.m. tions have been installed. Those that projects and uses dump trucks, trucks also clarified that they are willing to mentioned that “the parking issue is looking for unique items, food and “They are very rock and roll,” she are not currently activated will be in with trailers carrying excavators, and work with the neighbors and the town also becoming a problem for entertainment. said. the next few weeks. numerous employee vehicles, exceed- council to resolve the issue. homeowners and renters, since Jeff’s Several local businesses will also Other performers include Kelly It was announced that Mayor Andy ing the usage level considered ac- He confirmed that the company Landscape and Design employees be participating in the street fair, set- School of Irish Dance, Make You Skibitsky inaugurated the newest fea- ceptable for the neighborhood. grew over the last five years, but the are parking their vehicles on the ting up booths in front of their stores. Wanna Dance - TV Show and Dance ture on the on-street meters. The A letter written to the council by number of trucks never increased. He street.” Area businesses that are not located School and Drazy Hoops. All perfor- mayor pushed the ten-minute-free residents points out dangers that are also said that only one or two trucks The DiFrancesco family previ- in the downtown area will also be mances will take place on the main button, officially inaugurating one of posed to the neighborhood, including return to the facility during the day. ously owned the property from the participating. stage located on Elm Street adjacent the new customer-friendly parking safety threats for children riding on “I find it very interesting that one 1930’s until 2000. It was tradition- “Participants who are outside the to Smith and Hawkins. changes being implemented in the bikes and playing in the street, noise of the neighbors is operating a land- ally used for storage of equipment downtown area are able to come down This year, in light of the recent tragedy downtown. ordinance violations, dust, a port-a- scaping company out of their resi- inside the garage. to prime real estate,” WACC Execu- in the Gulf Coast region, Norman Greco, Ms. Cronin announced that the next john that is adjacent to a brook and dence, and they are unhappy about At one time, Jeff’s Landscape and tive Director Allison O’Hara told The owner of Jersey Mike’s Subs on East edition of the Destination Westfield posing a health risk, and potholes in our company,” he added. Design was sharing the facility with Leader. Approximately 70 members Broad Street, will be participating in the magazine would be coming out in the road that have emerged due to the Marilyn Tammaro, a lifelong resi- two other companies. of the chamber will be involved in the event with something other than profits November. The project is part of a heavy traffic. dent of Westfield who has lived on Residents feel that if the current event. on his mind. The sub shop owner will be partnership the DWC has with The The letter also says, “The signifi- Myrtle Avenue for 18 years and also operation is allowed to continue, they Ms. O’Hara also reported that the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 cant amount of heavy commercial runs a landscaping business from her will demand a decrease in property activity is degrading the character of residence, said that neighbors tried to taxes. our otherwise quiet residential street.” National Guard Heads The letter continues stating that the residents recognize the “grandfather Back to United States clause” regarding the property’s com- WESTFIELD – The Westfield mercial use status. However, they Leader learned that the New Jersey point out that the original intention Army National Guard’s B Company was for the garage to be used as a of the 250 Signal Battalion, head- storage area for a small operation. quartered at the National Guard Ar- Councilman Mark Ciarrocca, rep- mory in Westfield, will be leaving resenting the Third Ward where Iraq for the United States possibly Myrtle Avenue is located, explained as early as October, officials said that the council took action regarding last week. this issue in three ways. They filled The unit has been in Iraq since the potholes in the street, asked the last November. It was the first over- police department to designate the seas deployment for the unit since neighborhood as an “area of consis- World War II. tent enforcement,” and asked the town Although no date for the unit’s attorney to investigate the appropri- return has been announced, the of- ateness of property’s current usage. fice of Congressman Mike Ferguson Mr. Ciarrocca confirmed with some (R-7th) has confirmed that the unit residents the noticeable increase in Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times will be returning home soon. Rep. police presence in the area since the Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader DOWNTOWN PROGRESS...Members of the Downtown Westfield Corporation Ferguson’s spokesperson, Abby BUSINESS OR RESIDENTIAL?...A Myrtle Avenue landscaping business is the issue was first presented to the coun- site of controversy with residential neighbors. (DWC) look over façade renderings for the building located at 241 North Avenue. Bird, said that once a date has been cil in July. The board has been working with property owners to enhance the downtown. set, a welcome home celebration He explained that the complaint Pictured, left to right; Hans Winberg, Chairman of the Westfield Area Chamber would be planned. PAGE INDEX of Commerce, DWC Treasurer David Capodanno, Board member Lee Hale, has been referred to the Town Coun- Officials requested that commu- cil Code Review Committee, which Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 13-22 Councilman Larry Goldman, Board member Dominic Verdic, Parking Director Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8,99 A&E ...... 25-26 John Morgan, Liason to the Mayor Frank Arena, Executive Director Sherry nity members no longer send gifts is chaired by Fourth Ward Council- Cronin and DWC Chairman David Martone. and other items to B Company. man Jim Foerst. The committee will Community ... 6,7,10,11 Sports ...... 11-15 Classifieds...... 23 Page 12 Thursday, September 22, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication MS Ratifies Send-Receive Pact with Gov. Livingston By BETSEY BURGDORF became concerned that high school Specially Written for The Westfield Leader students might no longer attend GL. MOUNTAINSIDE – When Board President John Perrin told Mountainside Business Administra- The Westfield Leader that the BOE tor Roderic McLaughlin took over was concerned with some “language” the business side of the Board of in the contract relating to the cost per Education (BOE) on July 1, he faced pupil. the task of ratifying the send/receive “The board is interested, in its en- agreement the district maintains with tirety, in sending students to GL,” Mr. Governor Livingston High School Perrin said in May, hoping to put any (GL) in Berkeley Heights. rumors to rest. “The board has every By law, the ten-year agreement has intention of renewing its contract with to be negotiated two years prior to the GL,” he added. ending date of the contract, which is Mr. McLaughlin explained that, by June 2007. law, the tuition must be calculated by Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mountainside was affected by the state statute. This statute deals with GRETCHEN’S TREE…The memorial tree sits in front of Westfield High School, RAISING FUNDS FOR KATRINA…As part of the “Washington Kids Care” de-regionalization of four area high the calculation of tuition in all send/ commemorating the life of Greta Schoenemann. Nine students were injured on program, children from Washington School raised funds to help Hurricane schools, which took place in 1996, receive agreements based on the De- September 11, 2002 when wind gusts caused an oak tree branch to fall to the Katrina victims last week. The children donated their own money to the cause. requiring the BOE come up with a partment of Education’s defined en- ground. Greta died from her injuries following the accident. Matching funds will be provided by the employer of one child’s parents. plan for the district’s students in rollment calculation. grades 9 through 12. When Mountainside’s district Mountainside students previously school budget is approved, a budget- Garwood Students DPW White Paper Reports chose between attending GL, ary calculation is included based on Jonathan Dayton High School in this defined enrollment number. Applauded at Clark HS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Springfield, David Brearley High “The purpose is to give the district School in Kenilworth or Arthur L. the ability to build a budget,” Mr. By ANNA GITHENS weeks ahead of schedule. “The exte- and communication; streamlining or department,” said Mr. Gildea dsaid Johnson High School in Clark. Prior McLaughlin said. “You analyze it for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader rior brick facade is going up rapidly combining operations; and review- uring a meeting with The Leader on to de-regionalization of the districts what you get and what you pay, and GARWOOD — The newly ap- and the electricians are making good ing whether the current division bud- Monday. He said the division is the in November 1996, one regional then adjust it for actuality.” pointed Clark Superintendent of progress,” he said. get is sufficient to meet DPW expec- “most visible” division, with the school board was responsible for the A yearly audit of the budget calcu- Schools, Brian Zychowski, was Dr. Murphy reported that, “We had tations. exception of police and fire depart- four area high schools. lates the number of pupils qualified present at the Garwood Board of Edu- a very smooth opening of school. I Committee Chairman Matthew ments, in town. Shortly after the de-regionalization to attend GL against the number of cation (BOE) meeting Tuesday was very pleased with the way things Albano, a former councilman and Also attending Monday’s meeting took place, making each municipality those who actually attended. If the evening. He received a warm intro- went.” attorney, said the report focuses on were committee members Matthew responsible for its own schools and actual amount falls below the esti- duction from Garwood Mayor Den- Dr. Murphy spoke about the new customer service, efficiency, effec- Albano, a former councilman and school budget, Mountainside filed a mated number, the district is eligible nis McCarthy and Garwood Superin- Language Arts Literacy Program and tiveness and productivity, external attorney who chaired the commit- successful lawsuit in January of 1997. for reimbursement. tendent William Murphy. the district’s implementation of communications (dealing with the tee; John Ryan, a retired senior vice The lawsuit resulted in the district “It is a complex process involving Mr. Zychowski told the board that Guided Reading. He said that its pur- public and town organizations) and president of global human resources receiving $6 million paid over the a lot of accounting,” Mr. McLaughlin Garwood’s presence has positively pose is to enable children to read for internal communications (how the with Schering Plough; and Pam next five years. Mountainside agreed said. “The contract process didn’t influenced Arthur L. Johnson High meaning at all times and that the division processes information Wiaczek, an engineer and consult- to be responsible for 76 percent of the delineate to it (the reimbursement School (ALJ). Currently, ALJ has 862 emphasis is on reading increasingly among themselves). ant in the area of customer service. consultation fees encountered, with formula). It alluded to it.” students, 180 of them are from challenging books over time. Mayor Skibitsky said the goal of “They (committee members) gave Garwood responsible for the other 24 According to Mr. Laughlin, once Garwood. “There will be a constant ongoing the report was to highlight changes up their time and talent at no ex- percent. “a few sentences” were changed, the “I think it’s a good relationship,” assessment of what the children are that can be implemented to save pense to the town,” said Second Ward Mountainside then ratified a send/ contract was unanimously approved Dr. Zychowski said in reference to doing,” informed Mr. Murphy, “There money, while enhancing the Councilwoman Jo Ann Neylan, receive contract with GL for the by the BOE last Tuesday night at the the send-receive program that cur- is quite a bit of flexibility compared division’s efficiency. The mayor said Chairperson of the town council’s district’s high school students. regularly scheduled board meeting. rently exists with Garwood students to the traditional approach.” the citizen’s committee will analyze public works committee. Mountainside students have been It was then sent to Berkeley Heights to Clark at ALJ, “You’re children Dr. Murphy also spoke about some building and zoning operations, fol- The citizen’s committee met about bused over the mountain for the past BOE President Helen Kirsch for ap- have been excellent.” changes in the Crisis Response Manual, lowed by engineering— the other 20 times since it began deliberations eight years. Currently, Mountainside proval by her board. Dr. Zychowski, previously the Prin- one of which is exterior door locks on two divisions of the DPW. this past January. Mr. Albano said the has 271 students attending high school By changing the wording, “I was cipal and Superintendent of Henry classrooms. An update was also made The mayor said the chief objective committee met with DPW staff, as in Berkeley Heights at a cost to the able to explain each of the steps and Hudson Regional High School in on certain phone numbers of resource of the report is “to make sure we are well as municipal DPW officials in district of $3,138,180, a per pupil pieces of the document (to the BOE) Monmouth County, began his new people to call in the area during an spending our tax dollars as (effi- Summit and Berkeley Heights. The cost of $11,580. even the abstract references to the position in Clark on September 1. emergency situation, i.e. Trinitas Hos- ciently) as possible.” panel also met with the Downtown The contract is now up for renewal statute,” Mr. McLaughlin concluded. The position of assistant superinten- pital and Overlook Hospital. “The ultimate goal is to develop a Westfield Corporation (DWC) and and the BOE has negotiated behind “It makes it easier for the reader to get dent, previously held by Susan During the committee updates, it customer-friendly division that will the Westfield Area Chamber of Com- closed doors since June. Residents their arms around the process.” Miksza, has been eliminated. She has was noted that detectives are coming serve as a model of efficiency and merce. become the supervisor of curricu- in to speak to students at the middle effectiveness in managing and main- “We felt Summit was good (to lum. school on Thursday about the dan- taining the infrastructure and prop- compare with Westfield) because of “We’ll make sure that the Clark gers of the Internet. erties of the Town of Westfield,” the size and the demographics,” said Westfield Council and Garwood taxpayers are well Back to School Night is scheduled according to a summary statement Mr. Albano. served,” assured Dr. Zychowski in for tonight at 6:45 at Washington and released by town officials to The Officials said some of the 20 rec- reference to the renovations that are Lincoln School. Westfield Leader on Monday. ommendations in the report involve Tackles McMansions currently taking place at ALJ. “More Town Administrator Jim Gildea physical changes, while others re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 importantly that what we’re supposed explained that the division’s $1.2 volve around amending division pro- were to raise the grade by a foot, one ing, Mr. Gildea noted that discussion to get for the children we’ll get, be- million budget and 41 employees, cesses. can only build up 34 feet. surrounded a $75,000 request for pro- cause it’s long overdue,” he added. DWC makes the operation the largest divi- The report will be presented to the Councilman Goldman, referring to posal (RFP) for streetscape improve- During public questioning, sion within the municipal operation. public at the Tuesday, September 27, the three teardowns proposed in the ments. The council allotted funds in Garwood citizens spoke of their con- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The division’s salaries and wages meeting. agenda for next week, asked Mr. Marsh, last year’s capital budget for the DWC cerns for the criteria used for scholar- Star Ledger. are the third largest behind the po- “The practical question is, before these to solicit companies to bid and ulti- ship eligibility because it appears as Ms. Cronin also reported on feed- lice and fire departments in the mu- teardowns take place and the excava- mately provide new updated plans and though more are being given to Clark back received regarding the hiring of nicipal budget. The DPW mainte- tors come in, is someone out there specifications based on the RFP. The students. Dr. Zychowski said that an off-duty police officer by the DWC. nance and construction division has FestiFall measuring the existing grade?” DWC would like to have approval from coming from a regional background, She said the business community has a capital budget of $2.4 million, First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana the town council in order to include it in using student’s social security num- been very positive. She stated that which is spent mostly on road im- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was adamant that all demolitions construction documents for 2006. ber was the best way to handle those donating 10 percent of all proceeds to $5,000 has been spent on the program provements. “should have a submission of grade.” Mr. Gildea explained that some as- procedures and that any concerns to date. Mr. Albano noted that while the the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said, ulti- pects of the plan have been initiated, should be immediately brought to Dr. “Norman and I feel very strongly The board briefly discussed the va- demands on the division’s staff have mately, that the proposed changes, for including the Rialto Theatre walkway. Murphy’s attention. cant business owner seat. “We have increased, the number of employees that by coming together as a country the time being, would go back to its He said that the plans call for intersec- Construction Manager James and doing our part, no matter how big received (an indication that) several has dropped from 55 to 41. respective committee to “encompass tion improvements, colorizing cross- Philbin brought the board up to date other people are interested,” Chair- The division is responsible for or how small, we will overcome this all of these suggestions.” walks, improving walkways behind on the construction project at Lincoln grave tragedy. Donating to the Red man David Martone stated. He indi- maintaining sewer lines, paving The council discussed the 2005 im- the Town Book Store and “improving School. They are currently one to two cated that a Westfield-based architect, roads, fixing potholes, street plow- Cross is our way of saying to the entire provement of the Rahway Avenue other common areas with new trees, Gulf Coast, we will not face this a proprietor of a travel agency, an ing, maintaining town parks and grade crossing. Town Administrator lighting, sidewalk.” optician and a restaurant owner have cleaning up after downtown events struggle as individuals but, as one,” Jim Gildea said that the bid is in con- Mr. Gildea said that the new RFP Westfield Carol Greco added. expressed interest in the position. such as FestiFall, Spring Fling and junction with the quiet zone specifica- “doesn’t necessarily qualify” the DWC Police Blotter “That will be settled in the next few the summer jazz festival. The Downtown Westfield Corpora- tions and is “our (Westfield’s) piece of for grants. “But this will help them,” tion (DWC) will be selling merchan- weeks,” Mr. Martone said. The division maintains 110 miles the puzzle.” Mr. Gildea said. A brief discussion ensued about the of roadway, 187 acres of parkland dise at its table with all proceeds going Mr. Marsh explained, “The physi- “A new updated plan with updated Thursday, September 15, Kelly to the town’s Katrina relief fund. The Marshman, 27, of Jersey City was ar- possibility of changing the bylaws to and 1,500 parking spaces in nine cal improvements allow them (CSX, processes would be a major assistance allow a property owner who is also a municipal lots, while maintaining local Red Cross chapter will also have Conrail) to stop the whistle.” He in- rested at Westfield police headquarters to them and to us as far as the grant and charged with contempt of court. He business owner to hold the seat of the the town’s fleet of vehicles, includ- a table where donations for victims formed the council that at the Rahway process,” he added. will be accepted, according to First was released after posting $500 bail. business owner. Currently, the bylaws ing the DPW, police and fire depart- Avenue stop near Houlihan field, there Fire Chief Dan Kelly gave an up- Friday, September 16, Chiwueze do not allow for dual ownership. ments, according to the report. Ward Councilman Sal Caruana. is a “two quadrant system, where cars date on the firefighters serving in the Ebere, 19, of Plainfield was arrested at Festifall will take place rain or shine. The bylaws were changed several “We spend a lot of money in that can sneak around.” He said that to Gulf region. Elm and East Broad Streets and charged years ago to allow for a board member alleviate the danger of cars sneaking “Captain Michael Brennan and with an outstanding motor vehicle war- to hold a seat for more than one, three- around, the town would construct an Firefighter Thomas Ryan returned Sat- rant out of Watchung for $106. Ebere year term. The town council approved island. urday evening. The six, eight-man was released after posting bail. a second term for board member Joe Mr. Gildea presented two “dedica- teams they were assigned with com- Saturday, September 17, an employee Spector after his first three-year term tion by rider requests” — when the pleted their mission in Arkansas and of an East Broad Street restaurant re- expired. town asks for the state approval to FEMA (Federal Emergency Manage- ported being assaulted by a co-worker It was also suggested that if changes have a fund set up for specific pur- ment Agency) released them, which at their place of business. No arrests had been made in the case at press time. were to be made, the board might want poses. The town attempted, last year, they may regret when (Hurricane) Rita to consider any other changes they to create a tree preservation fund. The hits,” Chief Kelly said. The victim, who was reportedly struck in the head with a wine bottle would like to make to the bylaws at the state denied that request because of Councilman Caruana said that the same time. Councilman Goldman also miscommunication about what was local Red Cross has raised over $58,000 opener, required three stitches. He was treated at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- suggested that if an ammendment was going to be in that fund. in donations to Hurricane Katrina re- going to be made regarding the busi- “We’re going to put together another lief. Councilman Goldman said that as cal Center in Plainfield and released. Saturday, September 17, a wallet con- ness/property owner to the bylaws, resolution and answer all their ques- the town becomes aware of commu- the board might want to consider in- tions about the fund,” Mr. Gildea said. taining personal identification was re- nity-oriented relief efforts, “we will ported stolen from an employee of a cluding the South Avenue corridor He added that the town would make pass them on to The (Westfield) Leader.” religious facility on East Broad Street. and parts of Central Avenue currently another request for the park improve- Third Councilman Mark Ciarrocca Sunday, September 18, Matthew not already included in the SID be ment fund, which will handle money said that by the end of the week, the Tibbals, 37, of Scotch Plains was ar- added to the district at the same time. from the recreation field users, go into public safety, transportation and park- rested at Dudley Avenue and Elm Street These changes would require the or- a dedicated account and be put back ing committee hopes to unveil a new and charged with an outstanding traffic dinance be adjusted to incorporate into the parks, mostly for field issues. feature on the town’s parking meters— warrant issued by the Westfield Mu- these areas into the SID. If the DWC Monday night, at the Downtown a free 10-minute courtesy to shoppers nicipal Court. He was released after pursued the businesses in these areas, Westfield Corporation (DWC) meet- and lot users on all 275 street meters. posting $245 bail. businesses owners would have to be receptive to the assesment fee required in order to be part of the SID. All changes must be approved by town VISIT US AT “FESTIFALL” council. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for an engineering firm to make recom- mendations for the streetscape pro- Nourishment for THIS SUNDAY gram has been narrowed down from Mind, Body & Soul... four to one final candidate. Although SPA SEPTEMBER 25th! the firm chosen was not announced, ON THE SIDE the RFP must now be sent to town 11am - 4pm council before a decision can be made. ◊ Spa Café Fitness “I have been assured by (Town Ad- ministrator) Jim Gildea this recom- 740 South Avenue, Westfield mendation will not be delayed,” Mr. At “FestiFall” we will have… Phone: (908) 232- 595 CAFÉ Fax: (908) 232-0 0 Martone announced. Ms. Cronin re- www.otsnj.com ported that the Harry Potter Promo- • tion that took place this past summer Free Giveaways was highlighted in the Downtown Pro- ◊ • Spa Basket Raffle motion Reporter, a subscriber based • Chair Massages informational magazine geared to- • Hand Massages wards special event. The magazine FITNESS was quoted as saying that Westfield, • Fitness Evaluation “shrewdly rode the wave of a pop- • Homemade culture phenomenon.” OTS “ENERGY COOKIES” The next regularly scheduled meet- ing of the DWC is Monday, October 17, at 7:30 at the board office located at 105 Elm Street. THE

Serving The Township and SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD The Borough since 1959

timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, September 22, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 38-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Trip Whitehouse Appointed To Fill SP- F BOE Vacancy By MEGHAN GILL consultant for school districts School and two children at Terrill Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times throughout New Jersey. Middle School. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch She previously worked as an assis- He is employed as director of op- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, tant superintendent of schools in Jer- erations for a telecom company that in a 7-1 vote last Thursday night, sey City as well as superintendent of supplies services for libraries and nominated former board member Trip the Willingboro School district in schools. Mr. Gorbundoff said he feels Whitehouse to fill the vacant position Burlington County. In the early 1990s, he has “a unique background to bring left by the departure of Lance Porter she was member of the Board of to the school district.” in July. Education of Scotch He said the district needs to focus Mr. Whitehouse will Plains-Fanwood for on technology without losing focus fill the vacancy until the three years. on ‘the classics,” namely reading and April 2006 school elec- Dr. Dallah said she writing. The candidate said the most tion. Five candidates feels that the greatest pressing issue facing the board is submitted letters of in- challenge the school achieving a balance between the chil- terest to the board; how- board faces is their pro- dren, the staff and the community. ever, only four appeared jected image and the Candidates gave a brief biography at September 15 spe- struggle to remain in the of themself. They were also asked cial meeting. upper level rating for two general questions: “What do you Mr. Whitehouse, a Union County. “Taxpay- think are the priorities that the district resident of the district ers want to know that should focus on now?” and “Describe for 17 years, is married our students are per- some of the steps you would take as a with three children. He forming well. They want board member when dealing with a received his under- no bad news.” controversial issue.” David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times graduate degree in ac- Mr. Festa told the After these questions were an- OVERTIME THRILLER...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School fans, all painted up, are on pins and needles as the Raiders counting from Rutgers Trip Whitehouse board he is self-em- swered, the panel then took specific defeat arch-rival Westfield on the gridiron last Saturday in overtime in Scotch Plains. University. He also ployed in the real estate questions from individual board mem- earned a Master of Business Admin- and investment field and wants to bers. istration Degree in Corporate Finance. give back to the community. He made Board President Linda Nelson said, He is the division controller for a it clear to the board that if selected to “It was a very difficult decision. All Board OKs Second Application steel mill based in Perth Amboy. fill the board vacancy, he would not of the applicants would have made Dr. Dorothy Dallah, Frank Festa, run for office in April. strong candidates.” Jr., and David Gorbundoff appeared He said that his top priority is the Ms. Nelson declined to comment last week before the board to be students, and that he would make on why she chose Mr. Whitehouse Under Downtown Redevelopment interviewed. A fifth candidate, Dr. sure that “each and every one of those over the other candidates, as did board By DEBORAH MADISON ground floor. windows in the rear of the building to Carolyn Dittus, did not appear at the school children can make a living.” member Tom Russo. After the board’s Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Eight condominium units would encourage walk-through access to meeting. He also said that he would treat the announcement, Mr. Whitehouse said, FANWOOD — The second devel- occupy the second and third floors, South Avenue for customers parking Dr. Dallah described herself as a school system as a business. “I look forward to serving for the opment proposal to submit an appli- with four condominiums on each in the rear lot. “lifelong learner and educator.” She “You have income, from the tax- remaining six-month term, and I will cation under the Revised Downtown floor. The sizes of these units will Engineer for the applicant, James has been working in the education payers, and outcome, the students,” do my best. I also plan on running Redevelopment Plan (RDRP) re- vary from 1,300 square feet to 1,662 Watson of EKA Associates, explained field since the beginning of her ca- he said. again in April.” ceived unanimous approval from the square feet. Each unit will have two to the board that the applicant was reer, starting out as a classroom Mr. Gorbundoff has been a Scotch Mr. Whitehouse served on the board Fanwood Planning and Zoning Board bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, a seeking a front-yard set back vari- teacher. She worked her way up the Plains resident since 1991, has one for three years prior to his narrow, 10- of Adjustment at a special meeting walk-in closet and a laundry room. ance and an alleyway waiver vari- ladder, and most recently worked as a child at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High vote defeat on April 19. held on Monday night. The developers approximate that they ance. The RDRP requires that down- Jeff and Helen Ling of East Or- will sell for $390,000. town developers incorporate a pedes- ange, who own the building located at The style of the facade will be trian walkway from the rear parking 230 South Avenue, received site plan congruent with the protocols in the lot to South Avenue for every 100 feet F-SP Rotary Club Outlines Plans approval with variances for a three- RDRP and in size with the of building space. story, mixed-use development. This Marcovecchio building, both incor- Mr. Campanella pointed out that a residential/commercial building will porating Fanwood’s Victorian theme. borough-owned pedestrian-access For Restoration of Frazee House be adjacent to the Marcovecchio The two buildings will not be identi- plaza would be located within 100 mixed-use building, which received cal, but complimentary, Mr. feet of this building, eliminating the By FRED ROSSI Vice Chairman Ray Pardon of Scotch with a major push for larger corpo- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times approval earlier this year. Campanella testified. need for another alleyway. He testi- Plans provided details on some of the rate contributions planned for next Mr. Ling told The Scotch Plains- The applicant had previously re- fied that it would be a hardship to SCOTCH PLAINS — A commit- Rotary Club’s plans to raise the money spring. Fanwood Times that the plans will be ceived design recommendations from impose an alleyway requirement on tee of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary needed to fund the project, which is Stacy Spies, a historical architec- finalized in the next three to six months the planning board during a concept the developer as this would necessi- Club members unveiled an ambitious expected to take the better part of the ture consultant working with the and he hopes to begin building by the hearing held in July. The board also tate that the building be split into two fundraising plan at Tuesday night’s next three years. Beyond state grants, Rotarians, outlined a three-phase res- spring of 2006. According to testi- gave additional recommendations and buildings to accommodate a 14-foot Scotch Plains Township Council one of which will be a major compo- toration plan that will start with the mony given by the development’s imposed several design conditions as wide alley. meeting to finance the organization’s nent of the capital campaign, he said stabilization and cleanup of the build- architect, Rocco Campanella of Ar- a part of their approval given at Mon- A variance for an eight-foot front planned restoration of the Revolu- buttons and tee shirts would be sold to ing and then the repair of its exterior. chitecture Plus in Raritan, four retail day night’s meeting. One of the con- yard set back deficit was also granted. tionary War-era Frazee House in the public during some of the local The second phase will be renova- stores or offices approximately 1,300 ditions imposed as a part of approval The board determined that the width Scotch Plains. The club asked coun- street fairs planned for this fall. tion of the building’s interior, with square feet each will occupy the requires that glass doors and display CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 cil members for a long-term lease for Prints of an original painting of the the third phase being exterior land- the acre of township-owned land on house’s matron, Betsy Frazee, by John scaping and the placement of dis- which the house is situated. Fazio, will be available for sale. Lo- plays and other items inside the house. The project is part of the centennial cal artists will also paint the Frazee Ms. Plante said the project would Plainfield Mayor Files Paperwork celebration of Rotary Clubs around House, with those depictions also also involve the re-creation of a barn the world, with each local chapter being made available for sale. and other outbuildings that were for- adopting a lifetime-sustaining project A video depicting the history of the merly sited on the property. It is antici- for their community. The Frazee house —and its matron, Betsy Frazee pated that students from Union County To Run for 3rd Term as Republican House, located near the corner of Terrill — will be made available to local Vocational-Technical School will be By CAROL F. DAVIS and PAUL . Republican Chairperson Sandy Mayor McWilliams was informed Road and Raritan Road, has sat un- cable television stations and schools. involved in creating prototypes of what PEYTON Spector to replace the GOP mayoral of this effort after members ques- used since 1997 when the adjoining During the Revolutionary War, leg- the restored Frazee House will eventu- Specially Written for Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times primary winner, Cheryl Arana, who tioned whether he would even be will- Scotch Plains Zoo closed its doors. end has it that when British Generals ally look like, with those models being PLAINFIELD – After being pulled out of the race September 13 ing to accept the office of mayor once A dozen members of the Rotary Club’s Charles Cornwallis and William displayed at local libraries. spurned by the Democratic Party dur- citing personal reasons. again, should that be the desire of the Frazee House Committee spent 45 min- Howe (portrayed in the video by Ms. Plante asked the council for a ing the primary in his reelection bid, Mr. Morin said the legal question citizens. His response, “If the people utes at Tuesday’s council meeting out- Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks lease, expected to be for 99 years, two-term Plainfield Mayor Al now is whether a candidate who was want me, I will lead.” lining their plans to raise money for what and former Fanwood Mayor Louis which she said would make corporate McWilliams announced on Saturday under one banner in the primary can When McWilliams met with the is expected to be a million dollar effort to Jung) were in the area, they were fundraising efforts easier. that he was switching political par- run for the same office in the general group again, days before announcing renovate the 245-year-old house and drawn to the Frazee House by the The five council members were ties and becoming a Republican. The election in November under a differ- his decision, he received a mixed re- turn it into a museum as well as a place aroma of freshly baked bread. receptive, although it is unclear how mayor called himself a “fusion can- ent party name. sponse. Concerns about his ability to for community meetings, educational When Betsy Frazee opened the long the actual drafting of such a didate” in seeking to retain his office. Mr. Morin said a state statute would capture all of Plainfield’s wards if he activities and other uses. door, the two men asked for some of lease will take. Mayor McWilliams filed a change allow Mayor McWilliams to run for were to run on the Republican ticket Committee Chairwoman Pat Plante her bread. She agreed to give them The council was also receptive to of party affiliation card on Monday. another office this year such as county were raised, while others, realizing that of Fanwood told the council that about some, but told them she was doing it the Rotary Club’s plans for the Frazee The Union County Republican Party freeholder or state assemblyman. He party affiliation on a local level did not $20,000 has already been raised, ar- more out of fear than love. Insulted House, which, according to local art- filed paperwork with the Union said the statute “unfairly discrimi- carry the same weight as in national chitectural plans have been devel- by her remark, the two generals be- ist Frank Thorne, author of a recently- County Clerk’s office on Tuesday, nates” against the mayor by not al- politics, were ready and willing to cross oped and grants have been applied for came angry, refused the bread and published book on the history of according to Union County Republi- lowing him to run for mayor under a party lines to support his candidacy. and, in some case, received. She said headed towards Westfield. Union County, will “establish Betsy can Committee Chairman Phil Morin. different party name. The question remains, however, if the house is structurally sound and The Rotary Club is also planning a Frazee in the pantheon along with The mayor was asked by Plainfield He said the other question is all of his supporters will make the that the acre of land surrounding the direct mail fundraising effort aimed Molly Pitcher.” whether all voters in Plainfield de- switch, especially those in the first building is being cleaned up. at all area residents and businesses, Inside Fanwood to serve an opportunity to vote for or and fourth wards of the city. National Guard Heads against the reelection of Mayor Meanwhile, the release of the news Air Monthly on TV35 Back to United States McWilliams including unaffiliated launched an immediate response, for FANWOOD- TV34 under the di- WESTFIELD – The Scotch and Republican voters who did not and against the mayor’s decision. rection of George Weiss will begin Plains-Fanwood Times has learned cast ballots in the primary. Councilman at Large Ray Blanco, airing a new monthly television pro- from military officials that the New “I expect there will be a legal chal- who with Mayor McWilliams’s sup- gram, Inside Fanwood shortly. The Jersey Army National Guard’s B lenge (by the Democrats),” said Mr. port and endorsement became the first first program will feature Fanwood Company of the 250 Signal Battal- Morin. Plainfield Hispanic official ever elected Police Sargeant Tom Jedic and ion, headquartered at the National While this switch came as a shock to citywide office in 2004, wrote in an Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr on Guard Armory in Westfield, will be to some residents of Plainfield, the e-mail to his constituents, “there has the topic of disaster preparedness for leaving Iraq for the United States idea has been brewing since Mayor been some speculation about the mem- local communities. possibly as early as October. McWilliams lost by a narrow margin bers of the city council who like my- The second program next month is The unit has been in Iraq since to Sharon Robinson-Briggs in the June self had supported the Mayor’s New scheduled to feature downtown de- last November. It was the first over- Democratic primary. Democrats. I, for one, am a Democrat velopment in Fanwood. seas deployment for the unit since Immediately following the primary and I will remain a Democrat.” Fanny Wood Day World War II. election, a 50-year and 4th Ward resi- Others, not willing to reveal their Although no date for the unit’s dent, who requested anonymity, names for fear of retribution by the return has been announced, the of- founded a core group of concerned Union County Democratic Commit- Seeks Volunteers residents, consisting of Democrats, tee, were largely in support of the FANWOOD - Volunteers are fice of Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-7th) has confirmed that the unit Republicans, New Democrats, and mayor’s decision, despite their offi- needed for Fanny Wood Day. The non-partisans who were “committed cial affiliations, and shared their plans Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times Fanwood Business and Professional will be returning home soon. Rep. SOAKING IT UP… Fanwood, in cooperation with the Rutgers Cooperative Re- Ferguson’s spokesperson, Abby to keeping Plainfield moving in the to vote with their conscience on Elec- Association will have a booth and right direction.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 search and Extension and the Rahway River Association, are making a rainwater anyone who can help out is asked to Bird, said that once a date has been garden at the Fanwood library. They are hoping this garden can absorb about 40,000 set, a welcome home celebration gallons of rainwater a year. Pictured, left to right, are: Cindy Coppa, chair of contact Peter Chemidlin at [email protected]. would be planned. PAGE INDEX community beautification for Rutgers; Dennis Miranda, Ex. Director of Rahway Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 13-22 River Assoc.; Borough Mayor Colleen Mahr; Borough Library Director Dan Weiss; The event will run from noon to 5 Officials requested that commu- Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell, and Dave Schwartzberg, Director of Rahway River p.m. Sunday, October 2. The rain date nity members no longer send gifts Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8, 9 A&E ...... 25-26 Assoc., and a member of the Fanwood Environmental Commission. is Sunday, October 9. and other items to B Company. Community ... 6,7,10,11 Sports ...... 13-20 Classifieds...... 23 Page 12 Thursday, September 22, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD Board Oks 2nd Application POLICEPOLICE BLOTTER BLOTTER Under Downtown Develop. charged with outstanding warrants Scotch Plains following an investigation. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Saturday, September 17, a Ramapo of the sidewalk was sufficient to in- calculations, alleyway requirements, Way resident reported being the vic- Mountainside corporate outdoor dining, without an building heights and set backs were tim of fraud. The victim reported that Monday, September 12, Luther additional 10-foot setback required revised to clarify and simplify the she had received a call from her credit Lewis was stopped for driving with by the RDRP. Mr. Campanella also application process. card company stating that $4,350 tinted windows, police said. Police said that the developers did not have Several members of the public ex- worth of unauthorized purchases had said a check of his driver’s license any retail establishments slated for pressed their concern that major revi- been made to her credit card. The revealed him to be suspended with a the space yet, other than their own sions were being made to the RDRP victim had recently lost her wallet in warrant in Lacey Township. The sus- store, Enchantments. without notifying all borough resi- another town. pect was held in lieu of the $195 Parking requirements were dis- dents of such changes. Saturday, September 17, an indi- payment. cussed at length, with a vigorous de- Mayor Colleen Mahr assured the vidual at a local bank reported being Monday, September 12, John bate over various calculation meth- residents that these revisions were the victim of harassment. She stated Kamara, 24, of Irvington was stopped ods. The proposal will provide 28 minor details being clarified to sim- that an unknown caller has made sev- and charged with speeding. Police spaces, while the RDRP requires plify the process and not major Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times eral harassing telephone calls to her said Kamara could not produce valid between 30 and 35 spaces depending changes. Mr. DePalma also informed GETTING DIRTY…Master Gardeners of Rutgers were busy at work building work and cell phone. There are no identification and was being evasive. on which methods are used to calcu- the public that they would have an the new rain garden at the Fanwood library yesterday. This garden will be able suspects at this time. He was arrested and brought back to late the requirement. opportunity to address their concerns to absorb and clean the rainwater that falls throughout the year. Saturday, September 17, Richard headquarters where he confirmed his Traffic expert Gary Dean testified to the board and to the borough coun- Thomas, 40, of Westfield was arrested identity. that on-street parking, available cil before the revisions were finalized and charged with possession of drug Thursday, September 15, the man- spaces in the train station lot across at upcoming public hearings for these Difficult Mun. Budget Year paraphernalia and obstruction after a ager at Loews Theatre on Route 22 the street, as well as shared parking revisions. motor vehicle stop. reported that a black male, approxi- made up for the entire deficit of two, Board engineering consultant Paul The suspect allegedly gave a false mately six feet tall with a medium three or seven spaces. He told the Ricci of T & M Associates informed Forecast In Scotch Plains name after being questioned by po- build, wearing a tan shirt and tan board that the RDRP permitted a the board that he would have a report By FRED ROSSI pansion of services or programs, it is lice. During a search, police recov- baseball cap, presented the cashier shared parking arrangement between on the rezoning of Staggard Place Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ered a glass pipe used to smoke co- with a $100 bill. Police said a test retail and residential use as each type ready by the next regular meeting. He “going to be extremely difficult” to SCOTCH PLAINS — More than accomplish, Mr. Atkins told the coun- caine. revealed it to be counterfeit. The sus- of use peaked at different hours. will also prepare a report on a pro- Sunday, September 18, a resident pect fled the scene before police ar- Signage, drainage, lighting, utili- posed McMansion ordinance within four months before he will submit the cil at its conference meeting on Tues- 2006 municipal budget to the town- day evening. He will spend the next of Jacobs Lane reported damage to rived, and the counterfeit bill was ties, storm water management and 60 days. The ordinance committee his driveway lights. The victim stated confiscated. landscaping were also discussed dur- will be considering ordinance changes ship council, Township Manager Tho- few months meeting with municipal mas Atkins warned on Tuesday of “a department heads and others as he he heard fireworks being set off in Tuesday, September 13, Jonathan ing the hearing. on these issues after receiving Mr. front of his house, and when he went Jiminez, 21, of Perth Amboy was In other business, during the board’s Ricci’s reports. very, very difficult budget year,” pri- formulates his 2006 budget propos- marily as a result of increased costs als. outside to investigate, he noticed the arrested and charged with an active monthly agenda meeting, Engineer- The next regular meeting of the damage. There are no suspects at this Mountainside warrant in the amount ing Consultant Dave Roberts of Schorr planning and zoning board of adjust- mandated by the state. In other business, the council may Mr. Atkins usually submits his award a bid at its meeting next week time. of $400. DePalma briefed the board on many ment will be on Wednesday, Septem- Sunday, September 18, a Park Av- Tuesday, September 13, Wilson of the latest revisions to the RDRP. ber 28. The next agenda meeting will spending proposals in late January to for construction of a five-bay storage the council, which then typically facility at the public works facility on enue business owner reported the theft Vacazumba, 39, of Newark was Mr. DePalma reported that many of be held on Monday, October 17, which of a sign from the front of his store. charged with contempt of court in the the questions and concerns discussed will be immediately followed by a spends the following six to eight Plainfield Avenue that will house re- weeks holding budget hearings dur- cently-purchased equipment that is The sign, valued at $450, was taken amount of $500. during the two downtown redevelop- special meeting. All meetings are held sometime overnight. Police said there ment applications, such as parking in Borough Hall at 7:30 p.m. ing which expenditures are tweaked shared by Scotch Plains, Fanwood and the municipal property tax rate is and the joint board of education. are no suspects at this time. Westfield set. Afterwards, the budget is then The bid, which Mr. Atkins said Fanwood Thursday, September 15, Kelly formally introduced in early spring, totaled about $99,000, is about 15 Tuesday, September 13, Jaysy B. Marshman, 27, of Jersey City was with a vote held in late April or early percent higher than first estimated, Hall, 29, of Edison was arrested and arrested and charged with contempt May. but he said this was due to recently charged for having outstanding war- of court at Westfield Police Head- This year’s $20.5 million munici- rising steel prices. rants following a motor vehicle stop quarters . He was released after post- pal budget is being financed by a 4.7 At its Tuesday, September 27 meet- on Terrill Road and Stewart Avenue. ing $500 bail. percent, or six-point increase in the ing, the council will also hold a pub- The subject was transferred to the Friday, September 16, Chiwueze municipal portion of property taxes. lic hearing on a $109,000 bond ordi- Union County jail in Newark. Ebere, 19, of Plainfield was arrested Most of the 3.9 percent increase in nance to finance the facility’s con- Tuesday, September 13, Toia at Elm and East Broad Streets and the 2005 budget was due to higher struction. Whitaker, 26, of Irvington was ar- charged with an outstanding motor mandated expenditures, including Mr. Atkins also informed the coun- rested and charged with outstanding vehicle warrant out of Watchung for health insurance costs, contracts with cil that police officer Art Bruschetti, warrants on Terrill Road following a $106. Ebere was released after post- local unions, sewer fees, fire hydrant a 10-year veteran and a member of motor vehicle stop. ing bail. and utility fees and pension contribu- the Union County Emergency Re- Wednesday, September 14, Saturday, September 17, an em- tions, and Mr. Atkins said earlier this sponse Team, was assigned to assist Amanda Nicholson, 28, of North ployee of an East Broad Street restau- year that the 2006 budget discussions in the post-Katrina efforts in the Gulf Plainfield was arrested and charged rant reported being assaulted by a co- would be similarly dominated by Coast region. Officer Bruschetti, who with driving while intoxicated (DWI). worker at their place of business. No mandated costs beyond the control of “was excited about going,” according Thursday, September 15, Wanda I. arrests had been made in the case at the local government. to Mr. Atkins, left for the region last Morales, 26, of Long Branch was press time. As a result, if “anybody proposes Saturday and is expected to return in arrested and charged with driving The victim, who was reportedly new services or programs or the ex- early October. while intoxicated. struck in the head with a wine bottle Thursday, September 15, Shariyf opener, required three stitches. He Austin, 24, of Plainfield was arrested was treated at Muhlenberg Regional McWilliams Party Switch at the intersection of Morse Avenue Medical Center in Plainfield and re- and Westfield Road and charged with leased. Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times KID’S FRIEND...A young girl and pet piglet enjoy summer weather and each CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 outstanding warrants following a Saturday, September 17, a wallet other’s company last Saturday at Parker Gardens in Scotch Plains. tion Day. held his press conference announc- motor vehicle stop. containing personal identification was Assemblyman Jerry Green (D- ing his decision to switch parties, Ms. Friday, September 16, Renee reported stolen from an employee of 22nd), who resides in Plainfield, said Robinson-Briggs made a statement Rogers, 23, of Watauga, Tex., was a religious facility on East Broad he wants Mayor McWilliams out of on the steps of Plainfield City Hall, in arrested and charged with outstand- Street. office. To this end, he engaged Union which she declared that she is “work- ing warrants following an investiga- Sunday, September 18, Matthew County Democratic Committee ing hard this summer healing the city tion. Tibbals, 37, of Scotch Plains was Chairwoman Charlotte DeFilippo, and uniting residents.” Saturday, September 17, Dia Har- arrested at Dudley Avenue and Elm in an attempt to unseat Mayor In her statement, Ms. Robinson- ris, 23, of Plainfield was arrested and Street and charged with an outstand- McWilliams, and ousted the mayor Briggs also referenced the boarded-up ing traffic warrant issued by the from his seat on the county party’s houses in Plainfield in her plan on Westfield Municipal Court. He was Executive Committee days before the reducing the tax burden by increasing Fanwood Dems to Host released after posting $245 bail. deadline for inclusion on the ballot. the number of ratable properties. In Pizza Event on Sept. 27 Assemblyman Green lent financial fact, according to Mayor McWilliams, support to Sharon Robinson-Briggs the number of boarded-up properties FANWOOD - Assemblywoman Fanwood GOP to Hold in her campaign against Mayor has decreased from approximately 450, Linda Stender (D-22nd), Fanwood McWilliams in the June mayoral when he took office, to only 50 today. Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Com- Wine, Cheese Fundraiser primary.When reached Tuesday af- As Plainfield resident Julie Jerome mittee to Elect Wheeler and Walsh FANWOOD — The Fanwood Re- ternoon, Assemblyman Green said, told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood will host an informal fundraiser to publican Club will hold an interna- “We have a law on the local level for Times, “For me, it’s about doing what’s support Fanwood’s 2005 Democratic tional wine and cheese tasting fundraiser someone doing this. He (McWilliams) right for Plainfield, not about political candidates for borough council on on Friday, September 23 at the home of has no respect for the law.” He said parties. I can certainly understand why Tuesday, September 27, from 6:30 to Karen Paardecamp, located at 310 North the mayor has not supported the na- Mayor McWilliams has made the 8:30 p.m., upstairs at the Sun Tavern, Avenue.The selection of wines from tional Republican Party and should switch; he is, and has always been, located at 15 South Avenue in around the world and complimentary be an independent candidate. committed to Plainfield’s growth and Fanwood. cheese will be served starting at 7:30 CAMPAIGN RELEASE…Union County Freeholder Chairman Rick Proctor, “I have never seen anyone try to development. And he’s simply not The suggested donation is $35 per p.m. by club members. There will be a who is running for reelection, unveils a new television commercial on September destroy a party and a city,” Assembly- done. The bottom line is, we citizens person. history of each of the offerings and 15, urging residents to participate in the county’s health initiatives. Freeholder “With just over six weeks to go ideas as to how to choose which wine to Bette Jane Kowalski, left, joins Jean Marra of Roselle Park at the unveiling. Mrs. man Green said. of Plainfield need to cast our vote for He accused Mayor McWilliams of our town, on whatever line we believe before Election Day, this is a great go with what food. Marra is a former patient at Runnells Specialized Hospital in Berkeley Heights opportunity for Fanwood residents to where the press conference was held. mismanaging the city by reducing that vote is best represented.” The cost is $35 by individual and the police force by 12 officers, de- meet and talk with Joan Wheeler and $50 per couple. Payment will be ac- spite the fact there were 25 murders Historic Commission Bruce Walsh, our candidates for cepted at the event. in the city over the past two years. Fanwood Borough Council,” said “This is one of the many events Assemblyman Green also said the Unveils Sign In FW Assemblywoman Stender, a former held by the club throughout the year,” mayor wanted to float a $17 million mayor of Fanwood who is running said Joel Stroz, club president. “The FANWOOD – The Fanwood His- for re-election to the State Assembly bond, nearly a third of which he said toric Preservation Commission is in- club has hosted this type of event was to pay off city debt incurred on November 8. through the years and everyone has viting Fanwood residents to the cer- Mr. Walsh is an attorney and former during the mayor’s administration. emony unveiling the sign marking had a great time. We expect a great The assemblyman said, “I’m just three-term councilman, who currently turnout and a wonderful evening.” the center of the Fanwood Historic serves on the Fanwood Planning happy the truth (about Mayor District, a recent designee on the State In attendance will be Michael McWilliams) has come out; the type Board. Ms. Wheeler is an administra- D’Antuono and Maureen Mawby, the and National Historic Registries. The tor at Runnells Specialized Hospital of individual he happens to be.” event will be held on Sunday, Sep- 2005 candidates for the Fanwood In response to being ousted from his and serves on the Fanwood Board of Borough Council as well as outgoing tember 25 at 3 p.m. in front of the Health. “Bruce Walsh and Joan party, Mayor McWilliams and his sup- Borough Hall of Fanwood.The hand- Councilmen Stuart Kline and Andrew porters quickly regrouped to run on Wheeler will bring exceptional skills Calamaris. carved mahogany sign symbolically and experience to the borough coun- the New Democrats party line, which represents the core of Fanwood’s his- For additional information or di- he formed in 2003. They were unsuc- cil,” said Mayor Mahr. rections, call Margarita Petro at (908) tory. Officiating at the ceremony will For further information about the cessful in their efforts, and, despite the be Mayor Colleen Mahr. Light re- 889-1993 or Patricia Lindsey at (908) work of Assemblyman Green, lost the Committee to Elect Wheeler and 322-8801. freshments will be served at the Patricia Walsh, call Bill Populus at (908) 789- election by only 300 votes. Kuran Arts Center immediately fol- The day after Mayor McWilliams 7577, or log on to Leadership Conference lowing the unveiling. www.fanwooddems.com. Set At SP-Fanwood HS SCOTCH PLAINS — Assembly- man Jon Bramnick (R-21st) will ad- VISIT US AT “FESTIFALL” dress the Junior State of America at the 2005 Leadership Day Annual Con- ference at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on Saturday, September Nourishment for THIS SUNDAY 24. Mind, Body & Soul... The Junior State of America (JSA) SPA SEPTEMBER 25th! is the largest student-run organiza- ON THE SIDE tion in the nation and allows high 11am - 4pm school students to learn more about ◊ Spa Café Fitness politics and get involved. This event will represent the Mid-Atlantic State, 740 South Avenue, Westfield which encompasses the chapters of At “FestiFall” we will have… Phone: (908) 232- 595 CAFÉ Fax: (908) 232-0 0 New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wash- www.otsnj.com ington, D.C. This annual conference • invites its student members to partici- Free Giveaways pate in debate and workshops focus- ◊ • Spa Basket Raffle ing on the skills of leadership. • Chair Massages The assemblyman will speak on • Hand Massages his role as a leader in the community FITNESS and the responsibility that an elected • Fitness Evaluation official has. He will also discuss state • Homemade policy issues and possible reform of OTS “ENERGY COOKIES” the state legislature. Mr. Bramnick is an attorney with his office in Scotch Plains. He lives in Westfield. Page 2 Thursday, September 22, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Memorial Awards Honor Mr. Shum and Colleagues By SUZETTE F. STALKER Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times technology research. “The best way to honor our former WESTFIELD – Four years after the colleagues is to help develop a new tragic events of September 11, 2001, the generation of transportation planners New York Metropolitan Transportation through the four student awards we are Council (NYMTC) has commemorated providing, and enable the four organi- the lives of three fallen employees zations being awarded planning funds through the creation of the NYMTC today to conduct important work on September 11th Memorial Program for regional transportation issues,” Regional Transportation Planning. NYMTC Executive Director Joel P. See Wong Shum of Westfield and his Ettinger stated. colleagues Ignatius Adanga and Charles “I was very impressed by what they Lesperance died when the NYMTC’s have done,” Mrs. Shum told The Westfield offices at the World Trade Center were Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader and The Times destroyed in the terrorist attacks. A Times of the program, saying scholar- PILLARS OF LIGHT...As photographed from Brooklyn with a 30 second lens native of Hong Kong, Mr. Shum moved opening, the Manhattan skyline beams on 9/11 commemorating those who ships were the best way to honor her to the United States in the late 1980s husband, a former high school teacher, perished while signaling light for the future. and was manager of the computer group IN THEIR MEMORY…Rebecca Shum, right, and Renee Alexander present a and his fellow NYMTC employees. certificate September 8 acknowledging the selection of Manhattan College as a for the NYMTC, which is hosted by the “It’s so nice that something was done District 21 State Assembly Campaign Release GOP New York State Department of Trans- recipient of one of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council’s (NYMTC) to memorialize them, and so that a new September 11th Memorial Program awards. The awards honor the memory of A Fundraiser Will Be Held to Help portation. He was one of 12 residents generation can be doing something in of Westfield lost in the September 11 Mrs. Shum’s husband, See Wong Shum; Ms. Alexander’s fiancé, Charles Those Impacted by Hurricane Katrina the field, too,” she added. Lesperance, and Ignatius Adanga. All were NYMTC employees who died in the tragedies. Four students who are pursuing ad- September 11, 2001 attacks at the World Trade Center. by: Asm. Eric Munoz and Asm. Jon Bramnick, Candidates for Reelection On September 8, at its Manhattan of- vanced degrees in civil engineering and ********* fices, the NYMTC announced its inau- Senator Thomas Kean Jr., Assem- tance to the victims of this disaster. urban planning are the recipients of the Union County Freeholder Campaign Release DEM gural September 11th Memorial Pro- NYMTC’s first academic research blyman Eric Munoz and Assembly- This event is open to the public. Do- gram Awards, as loved ones and former Helping Those Who man Jon Bramnick will co-host a ben- nations of $100 per guest are re- awards. Two are studying at City College colleagues of the three late employees of New York, a third at Columbia Univer- efit cocktail party with Millburn Mayor quested. All checks should be made looked on. Among those in attendance Need It The Most Tom McDermott, Springfield Coun- payable to the American Red Cross sity and the fourth at Rutgers University. by: Freeholder Rick Proctor, Candidate for Reelection were Mr. Shum’s wife, Rebecca, and Mr. The four organizations presented with ********* cilman Harold Poltrock and Martini Disaster Relief. Lesperance’s fiancée, Renee Alexander. planning awards included the Hunts As the floodwaters continue to re- the Red Cross, Salvation Army and Bistro and Bar owner Ted Stampoulos For more information, contact the The eight awards, totaling $644,000, Point Economic Development Corpo- cede from New Orleans, our fellow the United Way. to raise funds to help those persons Westfield legislative office at (908) included $548,000 to fund four trans- ration; Manhattan College’s Department Americans from that historic city face In a catastrophe such as this, there impacted by Hurricane Katrina. 232-3673. For more information portation planning studies and $96,000 of Civil and Environmental Engineer- an uncertain future: for those who can be never be enough assistance, The event will be held on Monday, about the American Red Cross, call for four student research projects. ing; New York University’s Rudin Cen- have remained, it is sure to be plagued and we implore all residents to do- September 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1-800-HELP NOW or e-mail According to the NYMTC, the me- ter for Transportation Policy and Man- morial program designates money for by poverty, hardship and the assorted nate in anyway they can. Martini’s of Millburn, located at 40 [email protected]. agement, and WE ACT for Environ- problems related to the lack of an Financial contributions from many Main Street. publicly solicited transportation plan- mental Justice. CLASSIFIEDS ning projects throughout the region infrastructure to support life. Americans, in part, helped the Red The legislators are responding to Buy & Sell on the Net Phillip Bergman, a former Westfield For those who have relocated, their Cross to create the debit cards, which members of the community who are and for assisting students in transporta- resident now living in Newburgh, N.Y., goleader.com tion planning and related information fortunes are also facing great uncer- provided immediate financial aide to looking for ways of providing assis- who worked with the NYMTC on the tainty: the lack of most earthly pos- victims. And, while FEMA (Federal memorial awards program, said it was sessions and their social safety net, Emergency Management Agency) “a positive way to honor the three em- having left friends and relatives be- struggled with similar plans, Red ployees” who died on September 11. hind, coupled with having been thrust Cross representatives were there to A 1982 Westfield High School gradu- ate with friends still living in town, Mr. into a new environment with little provide this assistance ahead of that Bergman also recalled how the commu- support. federal agency. WAKE UP! nity came together to support their neigh- From all ends, the County of Union Locally, the Community Food Bank bors who lost loved ones in the tragedy. and its residents have been anxious to of New Jersey in Hillside, in coopera- “It was really heartening to hear how the aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. tion with food banks across the coun- community helped the families,” he told In the early days of the humanitar- try through America’s Second Har- The Leader and The Times. ian crisis, nearly every municipality vest, collected food being transported Mrs. Shum, who left her job as a vice in the county offered to send police to help our fellow Americans. SAVE 35-50% president at Merrill-Lynch in Jersey officers or firefighters. Emergency The County of Union collected food * City three years ago to stay at home assistance workers from Linden, from employees in a drive coordinated Plus an Instant Rebate of up to $200 with her children, Leon, now 10, and Westfield and Hillside departed for through the Office of Volunteer Services Chanel, 7, also acknowledged the out- the Gulf region. Twelve members of (908) 527-4753. 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Minimum 3.00% APY guaranteed until 12/31/05. ©2005 The Town Bank. All rights reserved. Member FDIC 9/05 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2005 Page 3 Doctor, Former Resident Freeholders Accept Grants; Save Lives In Louisiana Planning Director Resigns By CHRISTIE STORMS They needed to resort to portable By PAUL J. PEYTON of the county around.” Specially Written for The Leader and The Times oxygen as well. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Created in 1993, the Union County WESTFIELD – Dr. Michael The lack of electricity and flooding ELIZABETH – The Union County Alliance is an alliance of all major Catenacci, 31, who graduated from also interfered with plumbing. Toi- Board of Chosen Freeholders last public and private organizations in Westfield High School in 1992, lets no longer flushed and began to week approved $1,236,713 in grants the county to create a single strong spent the two weeks after the hurri- overflow, resulting in everyone using as revenue for the 2005 county bud- voice to address the county’s prob- cane working as an attending emer- bags instead. Dr. Catenacci reported get. The board also announced the lems. gency room physician in both Tulane that the staff ripped open packs of resignation of Mary K. Murphy as Bruce Paterson of Garwood re- University and Charity Hospitals in saline to bath with in the stifling 100- Director of Planning and Community ferred to the expenditure as, “a lot of New Orleans as well as Our Lady of degree heat. Development and approved two con- money.” the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, “You also need running water to tracts totaling $277,500 with the “To spend a quarter of a million Louisiana. dialyze kidney patients because you Union County Alliance. dollars for strategic planning, it In a phone interview with The are essentially taking their blood, The New Jersey Department of sounds like a couple of people sitting Westfield Leader and Scotch Plains- filtering out toxins, and giving it Health and Senior Services for the around a table,” Mr. Paterson said. Fanwood Times, Dr. Catenacci pro- back to them,” Dr. Catenacci said. THANK YOU…Hannah Painter and Clara Smith of Westfield sold homemade Local Capacity Infrastructure for The board also entered into an vided details of his experiences work- “It was critical to get those patients baked goods and lemonade to soccer moms, dads and players at Memorial Pool Bioterrorism Preparedness (LINCS) agreement with the alliance for field last Saturday to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Due to the ing in the dire circumstances sur- out of there.” incredible generosity of the community, they raised over $250. program received the largest grant at $25,000 to start the Union County rounding Hurricane Katrina. By late Tuesday, it was decided $548,103. The state made $12 mil- Medical Reserve Corps, which will When the storm first hit, Dr. that a total evacuation was in order. explained. “So they had us shower these other cities majorly.” lion available for grants as part of the respond to large-scale emergencies Catenacci and his wife, Dr. Kaira According to Dr. Catenacci, a make- and gave us tetanus shots, clean scrubs Dr. Catenacci cited that many of fiscal year 2006 state budget. and natural disasters. King, 29, a third-year resident, were shift helipad was created on the roof and flip-flops. They also offered us the patients don’t have primary The county also received a Under the initiative announced by already at work at the Charity Hospi- of a neighboring parking garage. They ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic that pre- healthcare providers or Medicare or $120,000 grant for a countywide com- Freeholder Chairman Rick Proctor in tal Emergency Room. loaded patients into a pick-up truck vents skin infections and other prob- Medicaid and wound up in the ER prehensive bicycle master plan from January, volunteers from the health care “There were 150 mph winds and and drove them up several floors to lems that you can get from walking because there was no place else for the North Jersey Transportation Plan- discipline will be fielded to develop a all the windows in the buildings were the roof. But it would take several around in sewage for a few days.” them to go. ning Authority (NJTPA), $200,000 Reserve Medical Corps that could be breaking, so there was glass flying days to evacuate the estimated 1,300 A family friend flew the couple “It is literally a logistical night- from the NJTPA for a freight access used to help and supplement existing everywhere,” Dr. Catenacci said. patients from the hospital. up to Dr. Catenacci’s in-laws’ home mare to try to take care of all these study between Port Elizabeth and emergency workers. Freeholder Proc- By Monday night, Dr. Catenacci “The typical police helicopter can in Doghan, Alabama, on a private people. The Lady of the Lake hospi- Tremley Point in Linden and $180,000 tor is the health officer for Scotch Plains, reported that the storm had seemed to only hold one or two patients at a plane. They spent a few days buy- tal staff has done an incredible job from the state’s Department of Crimi- Rahway, Hillside and Winfield. die down. He and his wife walked time,” Dr. Catenacci explained. ing underwear and other necessi- working under those kind of condi- nal Justice for Gang Suppression The board also approved resolu- across the street to sleep at University “And we couldn’t fly any helicop- ties, and Dr. Catenacci immediately tions, seeing volumes they’ve never grant. Freeholder Dan Sullivan serves tions to the Borough of Fanwood to Hospital, where he was due to start a ters at night because they were be- began seeking a new job to help seen before,” said. as first vice chairman on the NJTPA. close Martine Avenue from North shift early the next morning. ing fired upon.” make student loan and other pay- At press time, Dr. Catenacci was On the appropriations side, the Avenue to LaGrande Avenue on Sun- “At 4 a.m., they woke us up,” Dr Dr. Catenacci reported that the ments as well as to continue to help on his way back to Alabama to join board introduced a $20 million bond day, October 2, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Catenacci said. “The levee had bro- military Black Hawk, Chinook and storm victims. his wife, whose career has been put ordinance to finance the renovation for Fanny Wood Day and to the Town ken and flood waters were pouring Sikorsky helicopters that could hold “Emergency medicine physicians on hold due to the fact that she is of the 254-unit Oak Park Apartments, of Westfield and New Jersey Transit into the hospital, so we needed to 30-40 patients at a time were sent in are independent contractors that work temporarily unable to complete her an affordable housing project in to hang a banner from the train tracks evacuate everyone to a higher floor.” to help expedite the evacuation. for a staffing group and aren’t sala- residency program. Roselle. overpass to promote the “Bike For Unfortunately, the hospital had al- “Luckily, we were able to evacuate ried,” Dr. Catenacci said. “So we don’t Dr. Catenacci said they can only According to the ordinance, all units Life” event on October 2. ready lost power, and emergency gen- all the patients, their families, the continue to get paid like other doctors live day to day as they struggle to put in the complex are covered by a Section At the start of the meeting, Free- erators had stopped working after six employees, and everybody without in the hospital. When the hospitals their careers and lives back together 8 contract administered by the U.S. holder Dan Sullivan announced that hours, most likely due to their being any deaths,” Dr. Catenacci said. closed down, our income just ended having only escaped with a medical Department of Housing and Urban Mary K. Murphy, director of plan- located on the flooded first floor. Providing round the clock care abruptly.” bag and a backpack containing a few Development (HUD). The apartments ning and community development in “When you lose electricity it’s not for patients gave the doctors little A friend got Dr. Catenacci a tem- belongings. are for low and moderate-income ten- the Department of Economic Devel- just lights and air conditioning. The time to reflect on the fact that the porary job in the emergency room at However, Dr. Catenacci remains ants. The second reading and public opment, will be leaving the county to elevators didn’t work, so patients lit- broken levee resulted in the loss of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in quite modest regarding the medical hearing of the ordinance is scheduled accept a position as director of strate- erally needed to be carried up the the couple’s home and possessions. Baton Rouge, which is approximately efforts he put forth and the lives he for Thursday, September 29. gic planning for the New Jersey Turn- stairs to a higher floor,” Dr Catenacci By the end of the week, they found one hour away from New Orleans. saved. In other business, the board ap- pike Authority. reported. “And some patients were themselves on a helicopter to a lo- “We’re seeing lots of dehydration “I don’t think I did anything per- proved a $252,500 agreement with “She really has done a remarkable on life support breathing machines, cal airport and were then put on situations and lots of skin infections sonally that made a whole bit of the Union County Alliance for long job for us,” said Freeholder Sullivan, so we had to detach them from the buses to Lafayette, a city about two from the water,” Dr. Catenacci said. difference. The scale of it is just too range strategic planning. The con- noting that Ms. Murphy helped the machines and manually bag breath hours west of New Orleans. When The doctor spent five days there large,” Dr Catenacci said. “It was a tract, which is retroactive to July 1, county on number of transportation into them.” they arrived, they needed to be de- working long hours as Katrina vic- terrible situation, a terrible thing that expires on June 30, 2006. projects. Dr. Catenacci explained the lack of contaminated, which involved strip- tims filled the hospital to capacity. happened, but the fact that every- Department of Finance Director She will join Turnpike Authority power also interfered with infant heart ping off their clothes and throwing “You take the entire population of body in the hospitals worked Larry Caroselli said the agreement is Director Michael Lapolla, a former monitors called LVADs (Left Ven- them away. New Orleans and you disperse it together…I think the greater good the county’s annual appropriation for Union County Manager and free- tricular Assist Devices), which pump “The water we had been in was throughout the major cities in Louisi- was served by that.” strategic planning with private indus- holder, and former Freeholder Mary the heart, and staff rotated turns to basically sewage, so if you got it on ana,” Dr. Catenacci explained. “And try, as well as government. He said Routolo, the Director of Development keep those machines constantly func- your skin, you were at high risk for all of these people have medical prob- On the Net, in color the alliance has been “quite success- for the Garden States Arts Foundation, tioning manually for those babies. getting an infection,” Dr Catenacci lems, so it’s taxing the hospitals in goleader.com ful in turning the economic condition an arm of the Turnpike Authority. BZ FASHIONS Entire Store

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — 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 If You Could Beat Westfield, Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Then You Had ‘Done Good’ Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association It is a noble and considerate gesture for country, and indoor and outdoor track. with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association the Westfield Girls’ Cross-Country team I will never forget coach Clarkson’s The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey to dedicate their season to the late Walt ground-consuming strides and gait as he enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Clarkson. Clarkson was one of the all- “encouraged” runners across the fields of tion? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 time great New Jersey coaches — in any Warinanco or at the Westfield track and at If you can guess one correctly – good guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 sport. Williams Field. Sometimes intimidating, As a member of the SPFHS cross- but highly knowledgeable on training, vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at country and track and field teams (1974- racing and a master of strategy, Clarkson you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 77), a lot of my motivation to run from 70- definitely made his mark well beyond free time! 100 miles per week each summer was to Westfield’s boundaries. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. beat Westfield. Thank you again to the Westfield Girls’ come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte And that was in great part, to the re- cross-country squad and best of luck to Deception. spect I had for Coach Clarkson and the you all this x-c season. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo tremendous runners and teams that he However, please forgive me, I will still developed. be rooting for the Lady Blue Raiders of 1. Surphul – To bathe with medicated COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION water Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly If you could beat Westfield, then you SPFHS! had “done good.” Runners like Clancy, 2. Peccadillo – A petty fault or minor EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS Joe Guty Jr., SPFHS ’77 offense O’Brien, Hubsch, Giguere, Miller, and Dillsburg, PA Ben Corbin Paul were a few Clarkson trained kids 3. Idoneous – Suitable; proper SERVICES Sports Editor of Fanscotion in 76-77 4. Tormina – Severe gripping pains in SUBSCRIPTION PRICE who were state ranked and tough in cross- the bowels One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 IMPALPABLE WF Board Invites Public 1. That which cannot be felt 2. Not subject to corruption We’d Like to Know Resumes of To Kehler Field Ceremony 3. Motionless; inert In celebration of the completion of the Edison Intermediate School, which can 4. Of little or no consequence synthetic turf field and new running track, be accessed through the parking lot. SICCATIVE the Westfield Board of Education is invit- The public is also invited to attend the 1. Slow-moving; sluggish Cabinet Appointments in Govt. ing the public to attend a ribbon cutting athletic events scheduled for the day. The 2. Disgraceful; cheap ceremony on Saturday, October 1, at noon girls’ varsity field hockey team will play 3. Snarly; tangled With the current environment of government, po- chaired McGreevey’s campaign for governor? Her at Kehler Stadium on Rahway Avenue. North Hunterdon at 9:30 a.m. and the 4. Causing to dry litical power and patronage objectives supersede all husband also retains a key cabinet position in the The project was funded through the varsity football squad will face Shabazz PUNGAR else. Patronage is the practice where politicians pay state from his McGreevey appointment. district’s 2004 bond referendum, which at 1 p.m. The Blue Devil girl’s varsity 1. A horsefly was passed by voters. soccer team inaugurated play on the new 2. A crab off their supporters with government jobs and ap- When the media, including Time Magazine, fi- The board will also recognize the indi- field on September 9 with a 3-1 victory 3. Literary works pointed cabinet positions. nally got around to checking out Mr. Brown’s cre- viduals and groups who have made over Scotch Plains-Fanwood. 4. A fencing master Thus, government seems to have difficulty ap- dentials, our first thought was that this is a failing of pledges of $100 or more to the Friends of Superintendent of Schools William SALTO pointing qualified people to serve in critical posi- the media for waiting so long to investigate. So as not Field and Track Fund in support of the Foley said, “We look forward to more 1. In music, a skip tions. This problem exists from top to bottom and to be a part of the media problem, we decided to stadium project. Seating will be available spirited sports activities taking place by 2. Muscular power in the bleachers with parking directly our school and community teams through- 3. Very small amount; a pinch with both Republicans and Democrats — from the check out Mrs. Davy’s credentials as a matter of across the street in the Edison Intermedi- out the year on our new track and field.” 4. With great speed federal level, the state and the county. course. ate School parking lot. Light refresh- Board of Education Non-paid town volunteer positions may be the Mrs. Davy receives compliments as a nice person ments will be served. In the event of rain, Westfield exception. from those who knew her here in Westfield. But, the the ceremony will be held in the gym at Letters to Qualified professionals don’t seem to get the jobs only experience we could uncover was that she was on – they are not even considered or solicited. It is all the PTO of Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield Scope of Impromptu Community Spirit the Editor about patronage and power. Never has it been truer, in 2001 – previously having served on the Strategic See more letters on page 11. “it’s not what you know, but who you know.” Planning Committee for Westfield Public Schools. Surprises Fundraiser Organizer The examples of this are stark. Former Governor Searching Martindale.com and findlaw.com, websites On a wonderful Labor Day weekend, Katrina Relief effort. Together, we raised James McGreevey had an infamous list. We’re still listing credentials of attorneys, yielded no results for Linden and Jefferson Avenues had a block a total of $327. New User Fees on just finding out how entrenched it was. Acting Gov- her legal experience. We called the Department of party! We had games, face painting and When we announced the name of the hair styling tables for the kids, great food 50/50 winner, Kathy Mruz, she gener- Activities Is Outrage ernor Richard Codey is purging the system. Golan Education for a copy of her resume and received a and great company. ously donated back all of her winnings to I am writing to express my outrage at Cipel, McGreevey’s lover, was appointed head of press release with little information. We called Mrs. During the block party, I thought it be given to the relief effort. the new user fees imposed by the acting New Jersey Homeland Security – putting the entire Davy but did not receive a return phone call. would be a great idea to do a 50/50 raffle. But the story gets even better, my mayor and the Westfield Town Council state at risk for personal passion. Mr. Cipel was not Maybe the jump from PTO of Roosevelt to the Half of the winnings would go to the father’s company matches two for one all on many activities, including children’s winner and the other half would help our monies donated to the relief effort. I put in sports. even a citizen and was completely without qualifica- head of the New Jersey Department of Education is unfortunate neighbors on the Gulf Coast an extra few dollars to raise our donation Our enormous property tax burden gets tions. The FBI wouldn’t even talk to Mr. Cipel. not as big as the jump from Enid, Okla. to the head who suffered through Hurricane Katrina. to a whopping, $1,002! greater every year and to impose new fees Now it appears that the former head of the Federal of FEMA. We are not intending to single out Mrs. My friend Connor and I figured at most Again, thank you so much to the resi- atop those is an insult to the taxpayers. Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Michael Davy, as she may be eminently qualified. Still, we’d we could raise a hundred dollars or so. We dents of Linden and Jefferson Avenues Westfield’s high price tag should at least Brown, had a “trumped-up” resume. In our opinion, like to see the resumes of those appointed to state were shocked when we counted up our for your generous donations. That’s what cover the use of our town’s sports fields. collection. We would like to say a special I call community spirit! That’s the way people felt three years even if the resume were valid, Mr. Brown was hardly positions. thank you to our friends and neighbors on ago in my campaign for mayor. I trust the the best-qualified person for the job. Perhaps, worse New Jersey voters will choose a new governor in Tyler Varian Linden and Jefferson, for generously do- Westfield sentiment hasn’t changed now that taxes – was he qualified at all? less than two months. The electorate is having a hard nating to our impromptu Hurricane are considerably higher. How does an attorney with little experience with time generating enthusiasm for this prospect. Given Thomas Fuccillo anything other than politics parlay his credentials as the nature of the campaign, the theme for both WHS Girls Soccer Also Have Westfield an assistant to the town administrator of Enid, Okla. candidates seems to be: “Vote for me because I’m to become head of FEMA? less corrupt than the other guy.” Speeches and prom- Right to Play at Kehler Stadium New Jersey Governor Codey had to cover another ises ring empty and are shallow in substance. How is I was very disappointed to read Bruce dium missed two talented and competi- Must I Include McGreevey hole last week when the commissioner one to know which icon to push on the screen of the Johnson’s dismissal of the varsity girls tive teams fighting to the finish. They of the New Jersey Department of Education, Will- state’s new voting machine? soccer team’s debut on the new Kehler missed stands filled with classmates cheer- Kindergarten Tuition? Stadium turf field (Devil’s Den, Septem- ing them on. I’m sure even Gary Kehler of Superintendent Dr. Foley stated in the iam Librera, resigned. He chose Lucille Davy to Maybe the candidates can help themselves, while ber 15). Several football players passed WHS football fame would have found it September 15 edition of The Westfield head the Department of Education. Now, we under- wooing the electorate by listing key appointments on similar sentiments to the girls when to be an afternoon of top-flight competi- Leader that “a third of our parents trans- stand this is probably just a “treading water” ap- intended for their cabinet if elected. Including re- they found out they’d be playing on the tion, worthy of the beautiful new field in port their children to private kindergar- pointment for three months – but didn’t McGreevey sumes with the list would be also helpful. This would new turf field first. his namesake stadium. ten, who then enter the public schools in give Mrs. Davy the job as general counsel to the make us feel more informed and assured about the I thought we’d come much farther in While the stadium was originally built first grade.” As a parent of future accepting the role of girls in sports, espe- in the 20s for football, we have come a kindergarteners at Washington School and Department of Education because her husband next governor’s vision for the future of New Jersey. cially at Westfield High School (WHS). long way, and girls can and should have a former kindergarten teacher, I was quite Not only have many of the girls teams the right to play on the best fields with the shocked and dismayed when I read this. logged winning records and champion- full support of the community. It’s just What does this statistic say about our Political, Economic Powerhouse in ships over the years, they train hard and too bad that after all the progress we’ve kindergarten program? In addition to buy- compete hard. WHS girls by the dozens made, that it still took a fight to make it ing an expensive home in order to live in have gone on to distinguished college happen and that some don’t feel the girls Westfield and paying high taxes that in- playing careers and some like the WHS have the right to be there. crease yearly, I must add private kinder- The County West of the Parkway Varsity Girls’ Soccer coach Katie Egan, Go Blue Devils! garten tuition onto my bill. have returned home as mentors and lead- Jeanne Ammermuller Dr. Foley, I think our youngest stu- Over the weekend, some excitement was injected hope for the well being of our neighbors. In a selfish ers for a new generation of competitors. Westfield dents deserve better, much better. Anyone who missed Westfield’s “nice Tricia Brown into Union County politics when Plainfield Mayor sense, the better off they are, the better off are we. win” in the Friday game at Kehler Sta- Albert McWilliams switched parties to run for re- Consider the comment by a Fanwood resident Westfield election as a Republican. The mayor was bounced lamenting the lack of progress in the borough’s Sheehan Should Protest Insurgents Westfield candidates will be videotaped during the primary election in a power struggle with downtown development, “How is it that Garwood’s October 17 at the municipal building. the county Democratic party machine led by the getting it done and not Fanwood?” Fanwood will be scheduled shortly. chairwoman from Hillside, Charlotte DeFilippo, Garwood, a healthy community itself, is situated Who Are Killing Our Soldiers Please send questions to: allied with Assemblyman Jerry Green of Plainfield. between two booming and vigorous neighbors – Cindy Sheehan has every right to ex- and leave. The anti-war movement en- [email protected]. press her anti-war views. I was pleased couraged North Viet Nam to keep fight- We’re not sure what’s best for Plainfield – reelect- Westfield and Cranford. The development on North that only a handful of people attended her ing and resulted in the unnecessary deaths Vote November 8, 2005 ing the mayor, or electing the party machine choice. and South Avenues in Garwood is a natural eco- news conference in Westfield. Her move- of thousands of Americans and our allies. See: goleader.com/05vote All that we do know is that Plainfield needs help, a nomic win for the three towns. There is no downside ment is not helping any of our troops; it is The worst time of my life was not change in direction. The school system is broken and whereby an unhealthy neighbor threatens to spoil the only giving hope to our enemies. Our serving in Viet Nam. It was coming home. Governor (1, 4-yr.) murders are rising. party. troops deserve our support, they are in Some people in the airport called us war- Jon Corzine (D) Iraq to help the people, and they are not mongers and baby killers. Some even spit Doug Forrester (R) In a positive light, Plainfield has so much else The situation with Fanwood and Scotch Plains is the ones blowing themselves up killing at us. Their cruel remarks said to me Jeffrey Pawlowski (L) going for it with the renaissance underway, driven by different. There is a large adjacent community of an both our troops and innocent Iraqi citi- almost forty years ago are still with me, I Hector Castillo (Ed) the influx of professionals making their homes and uncertain future, called Plainfield. Investors are un- zens. will never forget. I hope and pray that this State Assembly D-21 (2, 2-yr.) investing in the beautiful Sleepy Hollow section of certain about risking their money. If Plainfield’s The 250th Signal Battalion from never happens to those serving in Iraq. Jon Bramnick (R)(I) the city. crime and school problems could be solved, invest- Westfield is in Iraq, they are not only If Cindy Sheehan wants to do some Eric Munoz (R)(I) doing their job but are supporting an good, she should protest those insurgents Steve Merman (D) So. Plainfield is a dichotomy – seemingly in- ment would pour into South Avenue from Westfield, orphanage and many have been working who are killing our soldiers and innocent Bruce Bergen (D) soluble problems on one hand and overpowering through Scotch Plains, Fanwood to Plainfield. to help the children in Takrit. Iraqi people. They are the enemy, not our State Assembly D-22 (2, 2-yr.) progress on the other hand – about as immiscible a It would unite a beautiful region with well over During the Viet Nam war, Ho Chi Min country. Linda Stender (D)(I) the leader of the north said the war is Thomas Lienhard Jerry Green (D)(I) situation can be. 100,000 people. It would be a political and economic being fought on the streets and colleges in Why should we care? In an altruistic sense, we powerhouse in the county west of the Parkway. Westfield Nancy Malool (R) America. The anti-war movement will Elyse Bochicchio (R) grow and Americans will tire of the war Union County Clerk (1, 5-yr.) Joanne Rajoppi (D)(I) Westfield Baseball League Urges Saundra Spector (R) Union County Freeholder (3, 3-yr.) Batting Safety Improvements Angel Estrada (D)(I) Rick Proctor (D)(I) Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to the designated batting areas. In addition, Nancy Ward (D)(I) Westfield Mayor and Council and copied I have met with the recreation director Patricia Quattrocchia (R) to The Westfield Leader. and a DPW supervisor in an attempt to get Stuart Kline (R) ****** this important safety project off the Albert Dill (R) On June 21, the nine-year-old brother ground. Unfortunately, to date, the only Westfield Mayor (1, 4-yr.) of a Westfield Baseball League (WBL) action that has taken place is that “On- Andrew Skibitsky (R)(I) player was struck in the face by an oppos- Deck Batting is Strictly Prohibited” signs Tom Jardim (D) ing team’s on-deck batter while walking have been hung on the backstops. It took Westfield Council Ward 1 (1, 4-yr.) back to his seat in the bleachers with a six weeks to have the signs made and Sal Caruana (R)(I) soda in his hand. The boy sustained nu- installed. Audrey Fisch (D) merous head injuries including a frac- The fall baseball season begins on Sat- Westfield Council Ward 2 (1, 4-yr.) tured eye socket, a fractured cheekbone urday, September 16. On behalf of the Vicki Kimmins (R) and several broken teeth. WBL and our many participants, I re- Frank Fusaro (D) Immediately following this accident, spectfully urge the mayor and town coun- Westfield Council Ward 3 (1, 4-yr.) the WBL Board of Directors, of which I cil to immediately implement this neces- Darielle Walsh (R)(I) am President, requested that the town sary safety improvement to help prevent David Haas (D) construct fencing around all on-deck bat- future accidents. Westfield Council Ward 4 (1, 4-yr.) ting areas at Westfield’s baseball fields. Frank Fusaro Eric Leuthold (R) Most of our neighboring towns (Summit, WBL President Thomas Bigosinski (D) Mountainside, Cranford and Scotch Fanwood Council (2, 3-yr.) Plains) have long ago enacted this com- Deadlines Joan Wheeler (D) mon-sense safety precaution. Bruce Walsh (D) As an interim safety measure, the WBL General News - Friday 4pm Michael D’Antuono (R) has implemented a “no on-deck batting” Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Maureen Mawby (R) rule. However, in our experience, such Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Garwood Council (2, 3-yr.) rules are difficult to enforce and the nec- Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm William Schadewald (D)(I) essary safety fencing should be immedi- Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm Walter Tucker (D)(I) ately implemented to protect young chil- To Reach Us Anthony Sytko (R) dren from future accidents. E-Mail - [email protected] Bruce Paterson (R) Many baseball parents have sent e- Phone - (908) 232-4407 Mountainside Council (2, 3-yr.) mails, written letters and have attended Keith Turner (R)(I) various Westfield town meetings asking For more information, see Paul Mirabelli (R)(I) for a status report on the construction of www.goleader.com (I)=Incumbent A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2005 Page 5 Let Me Reintroduce Myself Westfield Can Be A Safer, And Tell You Who I Am More Efficient Place To Live by: Tom Jardim, DEM Candidate for Westfield Mayor by: Audrey Fisch, DEM Candidate for Westfield Council, Ward 1 ********* ********* Since 1890, The Westfield Leader living and working in Tanzania, in East My name is Audrey Fisch and I’m high school and college levels. Re- has been a Westfield institution, in- Africa. I have worked as an assistant running for town council in the first cently, I’ve coached Max’s basket- forming its readers on the issues and legislative liaison to the Connecticut ward. I’m running because I think I ball teams (at the Y for first grade and news that matter. This year, it has of- municipal league, as an attorney in the have the intelligence, the energy and for the WBA for second grade). fered local candidates space in these Deputy Attorney General’s Office of the disposition to serve our community. I don’t know everything about pages to tell voters where each candi- the United States Department of Jus- Westfield is a great town, but like any Westfield or about local government. date stands on issues important to its tice, and am currently a partner in a 15- town, we face challenges. I am ready What I do know is that all of us have residents. lawyer firm in Morristown. and able to meet those challenges. ideas about things we could do to make So that you can understand your As many know, I’ve had the honor of I was educated in public schools in Westfield better. Many of these ideas, choices better, I plan to utilize the pages serving before as mayor of Westfield, upstate New York and New Jersey. In some of which could be implemented of this newspaper and any other means first elected in 1996 and re-elected in 1987, I graduated from Amherst Col- at little or no cost, would make I know of to let you know where I stand. 1998. I am proud of my service during lege with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Westfield a safer, more efficient and But first, I thought it would be appro- those two terms, during which we re- Math and English. After Amherst, I easier community in which to live. We priate if I introduce - or re-introduce - vived a stagnant downtown; nearly earned a Master of Arts and a Doctorate need local government that makes use myself to you and tell you who I am. tripled the town’s investment in its parks Degree in English at Rutgers Univer- of the knowledge and expertise of our I am a life-long resident of New and fields, roads and other public infra- sity. I am a Professor of English and citizens and that makes listening to the Jersey, grew up in Millington and have structure; worked to improve the ride Education at New Jersey City Univer- people of the community our first pri- lived in Westfield since 1994. My wife, for Westfield’s train commuters; and CAMPAIGN FUN…Westfield Mayor and Council candidates pose with many of sity, in Jersey City, where I’ve taught ority. As I make my way around the Karen, and I have three children, Cecile, made town government more acces- the kids that attended the mini-golf fundraiser at Hyatt Hills Golf Complex in since 1993. I coordinate the Secondary community, knocking on every door Charlotte and Nathaniel. sible and more responsive to the town’s Clark last Saturday evening organized by Nancy Greco. Pictured above, from left English education program, training in the ward, I am eager to hear your I graduated from Watchung Hills residents. I was also honored to have to right, are candidates: Eric Leuthold for Council Ward 4, Andy Skibitsky for students to teach high school and middle ideas and suggestions. Regional High School in 1984 and went served as the president of the Union mayor and Vicki Kimmins for Council Ward 2. school English. You won’t see expensive campaign to college at the University of Rich- County League of Municipalities in My husband, Mark, and I moved to materials from my grassroots cam- mond in Virginia, where I worked in the 2000. Architectural Review Board Should Westfield 12 years ago. We live on paign. I have pledged to limit cam- policy office of then Virginia Governor Since I have already served two terms Highland Avenue. Our son, Max, is a paign contributions to $100 per per- Gerald Baliles. In 1993, I received a as mayor, the most common question Have Input On Town Teardowns third grader at Franklin School, where son. Anyone with the interest and law degree and a master’s degree in I’m asked is, “why again?” My answer by: Eric Leuthold, GOP Candidate for Westfield Council, Ward 4 I’ve served as class parent and volun- commitment should be able to serve foreign affairs from American Univer- to that simple question is also pretty ********* teered for various events. Our favor- our community; it shouldn’t require a sity in Washington, D.C. Prior to law simple. First, I’m running again be- Much has been made in recent months would be able to make revisions to ite family activity is running the lot of money. I offer my simple cam- school, my wife and I spent half a year cause I enjoyed immensely both the job of the ever-growing instances of home applications to conform to existing Haunted House at the Franklin School paign as a model of the fiscal respon- of mayor and campaigning for that job. demolitions that are replaced by so neighborhoods and outright reject Pumpkin Fair. sibility I will show on the town coun- WE CARE Invites Yes, the hours are long, the pay is lousy called ‘McMansions.’ I support the applications that are wholly contrary A three-sport college athlete, I care cil. It isn’t always necessary or better and the meetings can seem endless at Mayor and Council’s recent efforts to to the goal of preserving the classic deeply about youth athletics, espe- to spend more. Public to Festifall times. But it was also the most fulfilling limit shoe horning and build responsi- character of Westfield. Since the cially about opportunities for girls Please share your questions, con- WESTFIELD — The citizen’s ac- experience I have ever had — and one bly. However, there are other concepts applicant would be required to con- that weren’t available to me as a child. cerns, or suggestions for my campaign tion group, WE CARE (Westfielders in which you really can make a differ- and common sense approaches, which sent to the jurisdiction of the board Since graduate school, I’ve been ref- or for making Westfield better: 421 Concerned About Responsible Devel- ence. provide viable solutions to this issue. to breach the threshold, they would ereeing field hockey and girls lacrosse Highland Ave., Westfield, (908) 233- opment) invites residents to stop by Secondly, I’m running again because One of those concepts is architectural need to waive their right to appeal. If in and around Westfield at the youth, 5421, [email protected]. their booth at Festifall this Sunday, there are a lot of things that haven’t review. they disagree with the Architectural Sept. 25. The public is invited to find gotten done in the last few years that The Town of Westfield needs to Review Committee, they would still out more about the organization and could have and should have been ac- implement balanced regulations. We be able to construct a new home but PERSONAL INJURY LAW sign up for their e-mail newsletter. complished with better leadership. Take need to weigh the expectations of would be required to build at the WE CARE provides their top cam- a look at the rates of increases in the homeowners to protect and maximize lowest thresholds of the range. paign issues for the upcoming town municipal tax bills since I left office, or their life-long investment, while allow- This change to the process would election in November and solicits ques- the declining maintenance of our parks, ing our town to slowly and smartly effectively preserve the high property tions from the public to be asked of the ball fields and other public spaces, or evolve as it has for the last century. I values we all expect from the invest- candidates. the condition of some of Westfield roads, advocate changes to the zoning ordi- ment in our homes but still limit the The organization encourages resi- and you’ll see what I mean. nances, which balance the character of instances of drastic overdevelopment dents to stay informed and stay in- I believe I did a fairly good job when our historic community with the inter- out of character with our surrounding volved. For more information, please I served previously. With the experi- est of a citizen’s ability to change and neighborhoods. see wecarewestfield.com. ence of being mayor previously and the develop their property. I encourage the residents of the 4th perspective of being away from it for Our town each year appoints local Ward to review my other thoughts and several years now, I believe I can do an professionals to the Architectural Re- ideas as well as learn more about my Have Questions for even better job than before. view Committee. This board is only family and me by viewing my website Finally, when I first ran for mayor, I vested with advisory capacity and in at leuthold2005.com. The Candidates? ran because I believed that this town most instances has no input on houses E-mail your questions to: was ready for new energy and new that are constructed. We need to better Food for Hay ride at [email protected] leadership. I truly believe it is time for utilize the unique skills of this body and new energy and new leadership once give its members greater access to the Williams Nursery The League of Women Voters and again. process and more effective influence in WESTFIELD — Everyone that the Leader/Times newspapers will To say it another way, I love Westfield the outcome. brings in a can of food on September 24 ask them when the candidates ap- and want to make it an even better town Instead of passing legislation, which to 25 will receive a free hayride at pear on local TV. The televised Can- than it is, I enjoy the job of mayor would reduce the allowable size of all Williams Nursery at 524 Springfield didates Forum in Westfield will be immensely, and I think I’m the right homes, we must include a range of Avenue in Westfield. As part of Will- videotaped on October 17. Westfield person for the job. acceptable size for various neighbor- iams’ Annual Harvest Food Drive, hay- will elect the mayor and four council Over the next several weeks, I will be hoods. Teardown applicants would be rides run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. members, each for 4-year terms. using this space to tell you where I stand restricted to build at the lowest end of Besides the great need for food and The forum for Fanwood candi- on the issues facing our town. I hope you the allowable range unless they con- water from Katrina, according to the sented to the jurisdiction of the Archi- Foodbank of NJ, almost one million dates will be scheduled shortly. will read these articles so that you can Certified Trial Attorney Fanwood will elect two council mem- make an informed decision. And if you tectural Review Board. people in New Jersey are hungry. One bers, each for 3-year terms. would like to, please call me (908) 917- By consenting to the jurisdiction can of food makes a difference. of the Architectural Review Com- Foods most urgently needed include The programs will air up until 7665, e-mail me www.JonBramnick.com election day, November 8. ([email protected]) or visit mittee, an applicant would be al- canned meats, fish, chili, peanut butter, lowed to build within the higher end and macaroni and cheese. For more information, see our website, www.westfielddems.org, goleader.com/05vote to better understand who I am and what of the range provided the property For more information, please call I believe. meets architectural muster. The board (908) 232-4076.

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Northside Trattoria 16 Prospect Street Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 232-7320 northsidetrattoria.com Page 6 Thursday, September 22, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION College Club Calendars Are Available For Sale SCOTCH PLAINS – The College Plains College Club, for a donation of Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains has $7. Interested persons also may call announced that the 2005-2006 Com- Geri Samuels at (908) 754-5911. munity Calendars are now available The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Col- for purchase. lege Club is a non-profit organiza- These September-to-September tion, the sole objective of which is to calendars contain information for provide scholarships for young Fanwood and Scotch Plains, includ- women from Fanwood and Scotch ing all school dates (public and pri- Plains who plan on or are already vate); dates of community events and pursuing a college degree and are in important telephone numbers. need of financial assistance. For more The calendars also promote busi- information regarding the club or if nesses in Fanwood and Scotch Plains, interested in membership, please call carrying advertising and key infor- Helen Piasecki at (908) 233-2257. mation about the businesses. “Over the years, the Community Historian to Give Talk Calendar has become an important resource for many residents of On Hannah Caldwell Fanwood and Scotch Plains,” said SCOTCH PLAINS – Attendees at Helen Piasecki, President of the Col- UNITED TO HELP…Carolyn Fleder, President of the Board of Trustees, left, the Tuesday, September 27 meeting lege Club. “It has important dates and of the Historical Society of Scotch Tom Cusimano, 2005 Campaign Chairman, and Linda Maggio, Executive Direc- other information that help you stay tor, look forward to a successful campaign during last Saturday’s kick-off event Plains and Fanwood will learn about for the United Way of Westfield’s 2005-2006 fund drive. This year’s campaign on track and manage your activities.” Hannah Caldwell, whose death is goal is $700,000. One hundred percent of all dona- credited with changing the course of tions received from this fundraiser the Revolutionary War in favor of the will go directly toward scholarships. Continental forces. Westfield United Way The club acknowledged and thanked Mrs. Caldwell was shot while look- long-time advertisers (25 years or ing out a bedroom window on June 7, more), including Barry’s Frame Shop, 1780. Her husband said the British Launches Fund Drive Bartell Farm and Garden Center, killed her. Her death so enraged the Charles Lecher Inc., Cindy Pools, local residents that they halted a Brit- MRS. GERALD CRAIG BROWNING WESTFIELD – “The Westfield Hills Golf Complex in Clark. DiFrancesco Realty (GMAC Real ish advance toward Morristown on (She is the former Miss Mary Rollin Wampler) United Way is Westfield’s resource Mr. Cusimano revealed that contri- Estate), Family Investors Co., June 23, 1780, known as the Battle of for human care,” said Carolyn Fleder, butions last year to the Westfield Fanwood Liquors, Irma’s Hallmark, Springfield. Mrs. Caldwell’s image is President of the agency’s board of United Way’s annual fund surpassed Memorial Funeral Home, PNC Bank, on the Union County seal. trustees, during the kickoff of its 2005- the goal. However, he added, the needs Scotchwood Florist, Tiffany Natural The meeting, starting at 8 p.m., will Miss Mary Rollin Wampler 2006 fund drive on September 10. continue to grow, both locally and in Pharmacy, Young Paint and Varnish be held at the Fanwood train station, The goal this year is $700,000, the area of disaster relief. “We know and Zmuda Construction Co. located at North and Martine Avenues. which will be divided among 19 hu- our community will step up to the The calendars may be purchased at Springfield historian Jean Rae Turner, man service agencies. Both Mrs. challenge to support those in need as the following stores: Irma’s Hallmark, a retired journalist and author, will Weds Gerald C. Browning Fleder and Tom Cusimano, who will we have in the past,” he said. John’s Meat Market, Scotch Hills present the program. She is secretary Miss Mary Rollin Wampler of Jersey bridegroom; Paul Christopher Wampler chair the drive for the second con- The Westfield United Way is a Pharmacy and Young’s Paint and Var- for the Union County Historical So- City, the daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Booze of Staunton, Va., the brother of the bride; secutive year, spoke of the many ways non-profit organization that has nish, as well as at both local libraries ciety. Wampler of Springfield and Dr. Jeffrey Hugh Holt Morrison, Jr. of Concord, the local United Way helps people in served the community from its courtesy of the Fanwood-Scotch Refreshments and fellowship will Randolph Wampler of Harrisonburg, Va., N.C., the brother-in-law of the bride, and need. youngest to its oldest members since follow the meeting, which is open to was married on Saturday, June 25, to Joseph Harrison Browning of Mesquite, According to Mrs. Fleder, dona- 1937. For more information about all. Further information may be ob- Gerald Craig Browning of Jersey City. Tex., the bridegroom’s nephew. tions to the United Way will aid agen- the Westfield United Way, please Murrays Welcome tained by calling Richard Bousquet, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald John Alexander Browning of Mes- cies that provide various services in call (908) 233-2113 or email Historical Society President, at (908) Harrison Browning of Fort Worth, Tex. quite, the nephew of the bridegroom, was Westfield, including counseling, day [email protected]. Connor Hampton 232-1199. The Reverend Dr. Raymond R. Rob- the ring bearer. care, youth development, drug pre- Tracey Brock Murray, formerly of erts officiated during the evening cer- The bride is the granddaughter of the vention, meals for shut-ins, Girl Scotch Plains, and her husband, Ma- emony at The Presbyterian Church in late Mr. and Mrs. Webster Elmore Booze Scouts, Boy Scouts, therapy for emo- Redeemer Announces jor J. Scott Murray, of Ada, Okla., Broaddus Family Westfield. A reception hosted by the of Buchanan, Va. and the late Mr. and tionally, behaviorally, physically or have announced the birth of their son, bride’s parents was held at the Echo Lake Mrs. Rollin Horace Wampler of mentally impaired individuals, nurs- Special Milk Option Connor Hampton Murray, on Tues- Welcomes Isabella Country Club in Westfield. Harrisonburg, Va. ing services, after-school supervision, WESTFIELD – The Redeemer Derek and Maria Broaddus of Given in marriage by her father, the A Westfield High School alumna, she day, August 2, at 6:47 p.m. at Provi- bride wore a formal, silk organza gown also graduated from Columbia Univer- legal services and disaster relief. Lutheran School in Westfield has an- dence Medical Center in Anchorage, Scotch Plains have announced the Mrs. Fleder stated that in addition nounced that low cost milk is avail- birth of their daughter, Isabella Grace with scalloped embroidery, comple- sity and Seton Hall University School of Alaska. mented by her mother’s cathedral-length Law, cum laude. Currently enrolled in to supporting these agencies, the able to all children enrolled. Connor was born nine weeks early Broaddus, at 2:58 a.m. on Wednes- Westfield United Way continues to In accordance with federal law and Brussels lace veil. She carried a bouquet the Masters of Taxation program at New but is in excellent health. He weighed day, August 10, at Overlook Hospital of pink roses and stephanotis. York University Law School, the bride is help local families who were affected United States Department of Agri- 4 pounds and measured 17 inches in in Summit. by the September 11, 2001 terrorist culture policy, this institution is pro- Mrs. Anne Wampler Morrison of Con- a trusts and estates attorney at the law length at birth. Isabella weighed 7 pounds and 5 cord, N.C. was the Matron of Honor for firm of Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & attacks. She also announced that the hibited from discriminating on the The Murrays are currently stationed ounces and measured 20.25 inches in her sister. Leonard in Hackensack. organization is involved with local basis of race, color, national origin, at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Major length at birth. The bridal attendants included Mrs. The bridegroom is the grandson of efforts to help victims of Hurricane sex, age or disability. Murray was deployed to Mosul, Iraq She joins her brother, Samuel Chris- Jessica Gokee LaRose of Northborough, Mrs. Mamie Sue Arnold of Memphis, Katrina, notably through the Westfield To file a complaint of discrimina- on July 31 for a one-year tour. He is tian, age 16 months. Mass., Mrs. Alison Faith Stewart of Man- Tenn., the late Stanley Arthur Browning, Interfaith Caring Community’s plan tion, please write to: USDA, Direc- serving as the Support Operations Isabella’s maternal grandparents hattan, N.Y., Miss Daniele Nicole Hankin and the late Mrs. Corrine Sue Sparks. to help resettle families evacuated tor, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326- Officer for the Brigade Support Bat- are Dennis and Dorothy Santomauro of Hoboken, Mrs. Bethany Livstone Mr. Browning graduated from from the devastated Gulf Coast. W, Whitten Building, 1400 Indepen- talion, 172nd Stryker Brigade Com- of Westfield. Stevenson of Hoboken and Miss Cristina Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving, A Katrina relief fund-raising dence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. bat Team. The new father will meet Her paternal grandparents are Idalia Chang of Brooklyn, N.Y., all friends Tex. and from the University of Texas at mini-golf tournament, the brain- 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 his son during a two-week rest and Catherine Sampson of Alpharetta, Ga. of the bride, and Miss Hannah Elizabeth Austin. He currently attends Rutgers child of Adam Becker, a junior at (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal relaxation furlough this winter. and Stephen Broaddus of Cincinnati, Browning of Mesquite, Tex., the niece of University School of Law in Newark. Westfield High School and sup- opportunity provider and employer. The baby’s maternal grandparents Ohio. the bridegroom. The bride’s sister and aunt, Mrs. ported by the Westfield United Way, Parents may call Joy Wagenblast at are longtime residents of Scotch The baby’s maternal great-grand- Miss Anna Ruth Morrison and Miss Gretchen Wampler Welch of will be held on Saturday, October (908) 232-1592 for more information Plains Clyde and MaryAnn Brock, parents are Ann and Norman Marshall Mary Maxwell Morrison, both nieces of Harrisonburg, Va., hosted a bridesmaids’ 15, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Hyatt on the program. now residing in Leesburg, Fla. of Sun City Center, Fla. the bride from Concord, N.C., were the luncheon the day before the wedding at Joe and Peggy Murray of Stone- Her paternal great-grandparents are flower girls. Theresa’s in Westfield. wall, Okla. are Connor’s paternal Marion and Sam Broaddus of Jeffrey Thomas Browning of Mes- The parents of the bridegroom hosted grandparents. Westbrook, Me. quite, Tex., the brother of the bridegroom, a rehearsal dinner the night before the was the best man. wedding at Acquaviva delle Fonti in Serving as groomsmen were Travis Westfield. Law Offices of Lee Aitken of Austin, Tex., Scott Following a European cruise aboard Philbrook of Manhattan and Joshua Jade the Queen Mary 2, the couple resides in Robert G. Stahl, LLC of Belmont, Mass., all friends of the Jersey City.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2005 Page 7 Torah Center Announces All Saints’ to Host Concert High Holiday Activities By Project One Ensemble WESTFIELD – The Union County tures before each of the High Holi- SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, Yves Dharamraj (cello), Ariana Kim Torah Center, located at 418 Central days. The Rosh Hashanah lecture is September 24, at 8 p.m., the All Saints’ (violin), Yuri Namkung (violin) and Avenue in Westfield, will observe the set for Monday, September 26 at 8 Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains Eric Nowlin (viola). High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and p.m., and the Yom Kippur lecture will will host a concert by The Project One All Saints’ Episcopal Church is Yom Kippur with a series of events. be held on Monday, October 10, at 8 Ensemble, a string quartet. Its mem- located at 559 Park Avenue. The A Pre-High Holiday Jewish Story p.m. bers are affiliated with the Juilliard concert will be held in the church’s and Crafts Hour for children ages Rabbi Levi Block of the center will School in New York City. Lea Hall. Tickets are $12 and may be three to five will be offered on Sun- present the lectures, which will ex- The Project One Ensemble has a ordered in advance or purchased at day, September 25, from 3 to 3:45 plore the mystical and practical in- wide-ranging repertoire that includes the door. Refreshments will be avail- p.m. at the center. Youngsters will sights of the holiest days of the Jew- the great classics of western tradition, able for purchase during intermis- listen to a story, learn about the holi- ish calendar, drawing on Kabbalah, as well as newer music and the works sion. To order tickets, please call the days and do an arts and crafts project. the Midrash and Jewish law. of younger composers. church at (908) 322-8047. The fee is $5 per child. For more Both programs will take place at The four musicians have performed details and to reserve a space, please the center and are free and open to the all over the United States and through- Rev. McNulty to Lead call the center at (908) 789-5252. public. For more information, please A GREAT RIDE…Cyclists gear up in advance of this year’s fifth annual Bike for out Europe, appearing as both recital Additionally that day, the center will call (908) 789-5252 or email Life event to be held on Sunday, October 2, at the Holy Trinity Interparochial soloists and guest artists with various St. Helen’s Retreat present “The Shofar Factory” from 4 [email protected]. School on Watterson Street in Westfield. The first of three rides will kick off at orchestras. The string quartet includes WESTFIELD – The Reverend Frank 8:30 a.m. A block party with live music and free barbecue will immediately follow McNulty will conduct a mission en- to 5 p.m. Participants will learn and The Torah Center is inviting anyone at noon. Sponsored by the Westfield Knights of Columbus, this event provides experience the various steps involved who is looking for a place to pray on the housing for women in need who are facing high-risk pregnancies. To register or Workshop to Be Held titled “Discovering God” at St. Helen’s in transforming a ram’s horn into a High Holidays to come to services that for further information, please visit www.bike-for-life.org/. parish, located at 1600 Rahway Av- Shofar, the horn traditionally blown in will be held at The Westwood, located On College Essays enue in Westfield. It will take place synagogues on Rosh Hashanah and at 438 North Avenue in Garwood. Ser- SCOTCH PLAINS – On Wednes- Monday through Wednesday, Octo- Yom Kippur. vice and prayer books will be in He- Bike For Life Benefit day, September 28, at 7:15 p.m., the ber 3 to 5, at 7:30 p.m. This program is geared towards brew and English. All Jews, regardless Scotch Plains Public Library will host Utilizing music, scripture readings children and is intended to get them of religious background, knowledge or a free presentation entitled “The Se- and prayer, Reverend McNulty will excited about their heritage and the level of observance, are welcome. On Tap For October 2 cret of Creating a Successful College show those attending how to discover rituals they will observe in their local The Torah Center also will have a Application Essay.” God in everyday life, in suffering and synagogues. Admission is $5 per child Junior Congregation and baby-sitting. WESTFIELD – The Fifth Annual preciation for all who participate in Edie Scher, a senior English faculty in solitude. (adults are free), and there is an addi- Reservations are necessary. For more Bike for Life event will be held at the the annual benefit. member with the Union County school Reverend McNulty has conducted tional $10 charge to bring home one’s information and to receive a registration Holy Trinity Interparochial School “Thanks to the Bike for Life, we system, will lead the workshop. There numerous parish missions and retreats. own Shofar. For more information, form for the High Holiday services, on Watterson Street in Westfield on were able to fund the conversion of a will be a follow-up during which par- He was chosen by the National Con- please call (908) 789-5252. please call the center at (908) 789-5252 Sunday, October 2. 100-year-old convent on Clinton ticipants will be able to bring their ference of Catholic Bishops to repre- The Torah Center will present lec- or email [email protected]. This event is held for the purpose Street in Hoboken into a great home essays to be edited and critiqued by sent the priests of the United States in of raising much-needed funds for for women and children,” he noted. Ms. Scher. an address to Pope John Paul II in area homes and shelters that provide “Without the generosity of others, The library is located at 1927 Bartle Miami, Fla. in 1987. Miller-Cory Museum Slates safe, nurturing environments for we would not be able to offer the Avenue. Registration is required and He currently serves as Pastor Emeri- women facing difficult pregnancies. vocational training, spiritual guid- the group size is limited. To register or tus at the Our Lady of the Blessed Sac- The three beneficiaries include ance and emotional support to count- obtain more information, please call rament Church in Roseland. For further Cooking Program Sunday Good Counsel of Hoboken, Raphael’s less women who depend on Good (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204. information, please call (908) 232-1214. Life House in Elizabeth and Several Counsel,” he added. WESTFIELD – On Sunday, Sep- for children under age six. On Sun- Sources in Ramsey. There will be three rides of vary- tember 25, the Miller-Cory House day, October 2, Melinda Mucha of The first ride will begin at 8:30 ing distance, as well as a 2.5-mile Museum will present a program on Roselle Park will present a program a.m., with a block party to be held at walk, from which participants can 18th-century cooking between 2 and entitled “18th Century Fear Food Fac- noon. Two bands, The Broadcasters choose. For more information or to Temple Sha’arey Shalom 4 p.m. The museum is located at 614 tors,” that is described as ideal for and The Firedogs, both will perform register, please visit www.bike-for- Mountain Avenue in Westfield. young children. classic rock and contemporary hits life.org/. Information also is available Your Home for the Holidays Sherry Lange of Cranford and Janet For information about upcoming this year during the free barbecue by calling (908) 789-9591. (and just the beginning of a special relationship) Murphy of Kenilworth will demonstrate fall events or volunteer opportunities, held for all riders and supporters. The Bike for Life event is sponsored the skills needed to prepare a meal over There also will be games for chil- by the Westfield Knights of Columbus please call the museum office, Mon- Please join us as we celebrate the High Holidays the open-hearth fireplace, using authen- day through Friday from 9 a.m. to dren of all ages, and the rider raising and will be held rain or shine, with the tic recipes and seasonal foods. noon, at (908) 232-1776. the most funds will win a free bike. post-ride festivities moved into the Holy in reflection, renewal and song. Enjoy the Costumed docents will be on hand Chris Bell, who founded Good Trinity gymnasium should weather re- inspiring sermons of our Rabbi and music from to guide visitors through the 1740 Counsel in 1985, expressed his ap- quire. our Cantor and choir. Start the New Year off with fully furnished farmhouse. The last St. Bart’s Alumni a temple family that warmly encourages your tour will begin at 3:30 p.m. FULLY INSURED • FULLY INSURED • FULLY INSURED Attendees also are invited to visit the To Hold Reception involvement.

SCOTCH PLAINS – The recently FULLY INSURED • museum’s gift shop, which features a We welcome members from the surrounding communities in Union variety of Colonial reproductions, formed St. Bartholomew Alumni cookbooks and educational items. Association will hold its kickoff re- and Essex counties and offer dynamic programming for all interests Admission to the museum is $2 for ception on Saturday, October 15, in Painting Plus and ages. Our wonderful religious school, preschool and adult edu- adults, 50 cents for students and free the interparochial school gymnasium, cation offer something for everyone. 2032 Westfield Avenue in Scotch EXTERIOR PAINTING Plains. All alumni are invited to To arrange for High Holiday tickets or request additional information, St. John’s Ministry attend the celebration, which will take please call 973-379-5387. place after the 5 p.m. Mass at St. We Will Paint The Top Half. Slates Annual Day Bartholomew the Apostle Roman SCOTCH PLAINS – On Sunday, Catholic Church. You Can Paint the Bottom . . . September 25, at 3:30 p.m., St. John’s Founded in 1950, St. Bartholomew Missionary Ministry will host its 13th School has graduated over 2000 stu- Call: Annual Session. All are invited to dents. Interested persons are asked to attend. respond by Saturday, October 1, by Jack Byrne The Reverend Gregory Turner, Pas- contacting Sister Louise Lauretti, tor of Paterson’s Christ Temple Bap- Principal, at (908) 322-4265 or via e- tist Church, will be the guest speaker. mail at [email protected]. In- FULLY INSURED • 908-276-9394 • 908-416-4730 78 S. Springfield Avenue • Springfield, NJ • 973-379-5387 St. John’s Church is located at 2387 formation about the school also is FULLY INSURED • FULLY INSURED • FULLY INSURED www.shaarey.org Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains. available at www.sbis.org. believe it! The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Presents

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The weekly column written by local high school students Student Seeks To Break Movie Typecasts of Teens By ELENA TINFOW their lives but party. They are con- Specially Written For The Westfield Leader and The Times tinually complaining, for example, You’re accidentally eavesdropping about how their lives are ruined be- on a conversation that’s going on be- cause they don’t get a car on their hind you. A voice says, “Dad, I’m sixteenth birthday. going to the party, and there’s nothing Celebrities don’t help much either. you can do about it!” You figure you Though they may give money to chari- don’t need to listen to the rest of the ties and sometimes give a positive WARDLAW-HARTRIDGE LENDS VOICE TO PATRIOTISM…Fanwood argument. It’s obviously an inevi- influence, their pictures are only re- resident Brenda McCulley, lower and middle school choral teacher at The table clash between parent and teen- minders of our imperfections. Girls Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, explains to second graders the history ager, right? constantly see stick-thin celebrities BACK TO SCHOOL... Students at Evergreen Elementary in Scotch Plains were and significance of the Star Spangled Banner. The Music Educators’ National If I had never seen nor been an being thought of as very beautiful excited to get the new school year underway. Children spent time seeing old Conference coordinated efforts for the singing of the National Anthem through- friends and making new ones. Pictured, left to right, are: first graders, Grace adolescent and had based my opinion even though they really look like de- Lama, Nicole Dencker and Gia Pares. out the country on Wednesday, September 14, at 9 a.m. in commemoration of solely on the representations in the hydrated sugar-free lollipops. Francis Scott Key’s penning of the song. media, I would think the exchange Of course, a girl looking at that that I had heard to be a common picture will want to imitate the effect occurrence in any household that con- to appear as pretty as the movie star Calderone School Presents tained teens. is. In addition, young stars are out Many teens are looking for some illegally drinking in nightclubs and direction in their lives, and so they smoking packs of cigarettes every Kindermusik Group Classes look for something or someone to day. Because these stars are consid- AREA – The Calderone School of tions, competitions, evaluations and follow. It is much easier to copy than ered infinitely attractive, it becomes Music in East Hanover and Spring- annual recitals. For information re- to take the time to establish your own appealing to similarly drink and field, a Maestro level Kindermusik garding music lessons, contact Pro- ideas, and these misled teens look to smoke. School, will began Kindermusik fessor Kathleen Calderone at (973) the media for guidance. To some, the Unfortunately, some of these be- classes on September 19. 428-0405 in the East Hanover School media is more readily accessible than haviors do apply to some teenagers Kindermusik classes offer children or Professor Anna Hernandez at family. who feel they need to fit in. group-music classes ages birth to (973) 467-4688 in the Springfield The movie industry would have us However, many teens are not like seven. Kindermusik group classes School. believe that teenagers are loud, rude, those shown in the media. These are are fun-filled enriching musical ex- angry people who smoke, drink, and young adults who know that they want periences and learning for children. engage in all sorts of reckless actions, to make a difference in the world, and All Kindermusik teachers are early Woman’s Club Hosts and many magazines would have teens they try their hardest to explore their childhood development specialists, College Breakfast, Talk all looking and dressing exactly the interests in a way that can benefit the certified Kindermusik teachers and same. Every teen would have their community. They are mature enough degreed professional musicians. Visit WESTFIELD – The College nose shaved and their deep fat sucked to understand the consequences of their www.calderoneschoolofmusic.com Woman’s Club of Westfield presents out so that the result was somewhat actions and will readily accept any or call for a free trial class. “What Color is Your Pennant: Choos- like a clone army. Television shows constructive criticism they are given. TRINKETS FOR TREASURE…As the community of Westfield wrestles with Calderone School of Music is a ing and Getting Chosen by Your Ideal ways to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, three young children put their depict young adults as spoiled kids These young people are the future professional music school provid- College,” a breakfast and talk featur- hearts and their hands together to do their part. Laura Streaman and siblings who don’t want to do anything with leaders of the world. ing private instruction on all instru- ing Jacques Steinberg, New York Times Catherine and Chris Sabatino created homemade necklaces, bracelets and ments and voice for students of all reporter and author of “The rings. These resourceful children then sold these homemade trinkets to ages and ability levels. The school Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions passersby in downtown Westfield. Through generous donations, the children offers a Professional Development Process of a Premier College,” and collected over $200, which was donated to the American Red Cross for the Division and College Preparatory Scott White, Montclair High School hurricane’s victims. Pictured, left to right, are: Catherine Sabatino, Laura Division. In addition to music les- guidance counselor and former assis- Streaman and Chris Sabatino. sons, students have the opportunity tant director of admissions at Bard to participate in ensembles, audi- College. The event will take place Saturday, October 1, between 9:30 a.m. and Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. WF BOE Discusses noon at the Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. Tickets are $40 per per- “25 Years Experience” Technology Sept.27 son and are available at The Town Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer WESTFIELD – The Westfield Book Store, 255 E. Broad Street, Board of Education will hold a pub- Westfield. All proceeds will benefit lic meeting on Tuesday, September the Scholarship Fund of the College FAMILY LAW 27, at 8 p.m. in Room 105 at 302 Woman’s Club. FAMILY LAW Elm Street. · Divorce · Domestic Violence The agenda will include an up- Public Schools Receive · Custody · Child Support date on the district’s technology, Parents Choice Award both in terms of curriculum and KINDERMUSIK...Calderone School of Music presents a Kindermusik class for operation. SCOTCH PLAINS – SchoolMatch children from birth to age seven learning to make music. A complete agenda of the Sep- of Columbus, Ohio, the nation’s larg- · DWI · Criminal Defense tember 27 meeting will be avail- est school selection consulting firm, · Business Disputes · Commercial Litigation Two Westfield Students MS Announces PTA able on Monday, September 26, at recently announced that the Scotch www.westfieldnjk12.org. Plains-Fanwood Public schools have Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Enroll at Amherst Coll. Fall Festival October 8 received the organization’s 2005 What WESTFIELD –Jacqueline De La Parents Want Award. Fuente, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. MOUNTAINSIDE – On Saturday WF’s Blum Named This marks several years that the Richard De La Fuente, and David October 8, from noon until 4 p.m., SP-F public schools have received (908) 232-8787 Reinhardt, the son of Elizabeth Mountainside will hold its PTA Fall Merit Semifinalist this award, which is presented to only Reinhardt and William Reinhardt, Festival rain or shine. Come join the WESTFIELD – The National Merit 16 percent of the nation’s 15,573 pub- both of Westfield, are enrolled as fun and festivities at Deerfield School, Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) lic school districts and recognizes 24 Hours 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 first-year students at Amherst Col- 302 Central Avenue in Mountainside. named thirteen seniors at The Pingry those districts that best meet the needs · lege in Amherst, Mass. There will be activities and crafts School semifinalists, including Sam of families choosing schools for their [email protected] richardjkaplow.com Jacqueline and Richard are for all ages. The festival will offer Blum of Westfield. children. All honored school systems Westfield High School graduates. games, rides, amusements, food, mu- They are now part of a select group are highlighted on the SchoolMatch sic, pony rides, face painting, tricky of high school students nationwide web directory that is accessed by more tray raffle and much more. Vendors who distinguished themselves as aca- than 250,000 relocating families each will be displaying and selling vari- demically talented and are entitled to month. ous home goods & fashion accesso- continue in the competition for some The service assists corporate em- ries. 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Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11:00am to 5:00pm Mackie Furniture 320 Somerset Street, North Plainfield 908-756-3274 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2005 Page 9 Local Students Among College Club Presents Total Scholarship Semifinalists Of $16,000 In Scholarships AREA – Ten area residents are Sara Kim, Union County Magnet SCOTCH PLAINS –The College award of $500 in recognition of her among the 16,000 Semifinalists in High School. Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains has academic excellence. She has begun the 51st Annual National Merit Schol- Semifinalists from Westfield in- awarded $16,000 in scholarships to 11 her studies at Rutgers University. arship Program that were announced clude: Rachel Leopold, Yuchen Zhang young women, four of whom are attend- College students Regina Cappio, last week. These scholastically tal- and Yue Zhu, Westfield High School. ing college and seven who were high Malina Milonnet, Christine Perrotta ented high school seniors have an To be considered for a Merit Schol- school seniors whom graduated in June. and Tara Shashaty were also awarded opportunity to continue in the com- arship award semifinalists must ful- This is the 69th year that female scholarships. petition for some 8,200 Merit Schol- fill several requirements and advance students, seeking financial assistance Regina, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. arship awards worth $33 million that to the finalist level of the competi- to pursue a four-year college degree, Philip Cappio, received $1,000 and is a will be offered next spring. tion. About 90 percent of the semifi- have been helped by the club’s senior at Villanova University. Malina, Semifinalists from Scotch Plains nalists are expected to attain finalist fundraising efforts, primarily through the daughter of Mrs. Donna Milonnet, include: Kazimierz Filus, Union standing, and approximately half of the club’s annual fashion show and received $2,000 and is a junior at the Catholic Regional High School; the finalists will be selected as Merit the production and sale of the club’s University of Delaware. Christine, the Derek Anderson, Elise Coker, Meryl Scholarship winners, earning the community calendar. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Perrotta, Coker, Xin Jiang, Elizabeth Katz and Merit Scholar title. College Club Scholarships for the received $2,000 and is a senior at Indi- 2005-2006 academic year were ana University. Tara, the daughter of granted to the following Scotch Plains- Mr. and Mrs. James Shashaty, received TEACHER OF THE YEAR...Tara Pignoli, a social studies and psychology Fanwood High School (SPFHS) se- $2,000 and is a sophomore at the Catho- teacher at Westfield High School in Westfield, has been named the New Jersey niors: Jeanette Franzone, Denise Horn, lic University of America. Council for the Humanities 2005 Teacher of the Year. Lauren Perrotta, Mary Shashaty, Eliza- A special reception and dinner was beth Stamler and Michelle Swick. held for the recipients at the Scotch Jeanette, the daughter of Joseph Hills Country Club on May 23. Ginger NJCH Announces Pignoli Franzone, received $1,000 and is at- Rachko, President, Rosemary tending the St. Joseph’s University. Gousman and Maureen Corbin, Schol- Denise, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. arship Co-Chairmen, made the schol- 2005 Teacher of the Year William Horn, received $2,000 and is arship presentations at the dinner and WESTFIELD – Tara Pignoli, a so- course combining the study of art, attending Howard University. Lauren, at the SPFHS Awards Assembly. cial studies and psychology teacher drama, music, religion, literature, ar- the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John at Westfield High School in Westfield, chitecture and anthropology. Through Perrotta, received $1,000 and is at- Edison Intermediate has been named the New Jersey Coun- rigorously planned thematic units, tending the University of Michigan. cil for the Humanities 2005 Teacher Ms. Pignoli challenges students to Mary, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. School Holds Carnival of the Year. think critically and inclusively. James Shashaty, received $1,000 and WESTFIELD – Edison Intermediate The honor is bestowed annually on The committee was also impressed is attending the Catholic University of School will hold its third annual carnival a teacher who possesses exceptional with Ms. Pignoli’s drive to discover America. Elizabeth, the daughter of on Friday, October 7, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. understanding of the humanities and and develop each student’s strengths Jeanne Stamler, received $1,500 and on the field behind the school on Rahway whose approach to humanities educa- through differentiated opportunities is attending Loyola University. Avenue, as well as inside some areas of tion is multidisciplinary and creative. designed to hone higher-level think- Michelle, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. the school building. Pumpkin decorating, A graduate of Princeton Univer- ing and reasoning skills. Mark Swick, received $2,000 and is food and games are planned, along with sity, Ms. Pignoli has been teaching Beyond the classroom, Ms. Pignoli attending Lafeyette University. “Dunk the Teacher.” The carnival is open OPENING ITS DOORS…Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains opened its courses in Global Perspectives, Ad- serves as Women’s Studies Club advisor Nora Isack, the valedictorian and to the entire community. In the event of doors to welcome the Class of 2009. In its 43 years of educating youths, the school top female graduate, received an rain, the carnival will not take place. continues to grow in education, technology and faith. Many improvements vanced Placement Psychology and and has given a presentation at the Rutgers welcomed the 800 students on their first day of class. A $250,000 new locker Comparative Religions at Westfield University-Douglass College Women’s installation was completed, along with new lighting, landscaping and the painting for the past nine years. Leadership Conference, and other loca- of the exterior and interior of the campus. In naming her, the Teacher of the tions, on creating an effective Women’s Year Award Committee noted her role Studies program in a high school. in the creation and success of an elec- In her district, Ms. Pignoli has tive for ninth graders entitled Hu- mentored new teachers, led profes- manities: Finding and Maintaining sional development workshops on an Identity in the Global World. using technology effectively in the Dedicated to an interdisciplinary classroom, and developed new cur- approach to the humanities, Ms. Pi- ricula for the courses she has taught. gnoli led a team of teachers from the This past summer, Ms. Pignoli English and Social Studies depart- again led a team of teachers in the ments to develop this cross-cultural process of developing the curriculum for a new American Studies humani- SP’s Salisbury Helping ties class for juniors. Ms. Pignoli will receive her award at Students Feel At Home the annual NJCH humanities celebra- SCOTCH PLAINS – Allyson Scholarship recipients, left to right, from upper left: Tara Shashaty, Janette tion luncheon on Sunday, October 23 at Franzone, Michele Swick, Mary Shashaty, Lauren Perrotta, Denise Horn, Eliza- Salisbury of Scotch Plains is a stu- the Somerset Hills Hotel in Warren. beth Stamler, Regina Cappio, Christine Perrotta and Malina Milonnet dent advisor for the class of 2009 at Susquehanna University. As part of the orientation team, student advi- sors are upper-class students who act as mentors to first-year students. They assist new students during orienta- OPEN HOUSE tion and throughout the first semester with registration, study hints and an- IN THE PICNIC OF TIME...Franklin Elementary in Westfield held its annual swering questions about life at SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2005 family picnic sponsored by the PTO last Friday in the field behind the school. Susquehanna University. 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AL=Assisted Living ALZ=Alzheimer’s Care www.sunriseseniorliving.com Page 10 Thursday, September 22, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Walter Kapuscinski, 86, Was Foreman; Thomas Marshall, 3rd, 66, Constable; Took Part in D-Day Normandy Invasion – Obituaries – Held Rank of Melchizedek Priest Walter Kapuscinski, 86, of offered on Saturday, September 17, Thomas A. Marshall, 3rd, 66, of dren, Beverly J. Marshall Van Note Westfield died on Wednesday, Sep- at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church William F. Walker, 83, Was Executive; San Antonio, Tex., formerly of and William J. Marshall; two step- tember 14, at Overlook Hospital in in Garwood. Entombment took place Westfield, died on Sunday, Septem- children, Christina Mikesell and Summit. at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Had Chaired Committees at Church ber 18, in San Antonio of an aneu- Michelle Darnell, and 10 grandchil- Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Arrangements were under the di- rysm. His parents, Thomas A. dren. Two sisters, Susan M. Gardiner he relocated to Westfield in 1980. rection of the Dooley Funeral Home, William F. “Bill” Walker, 83, of President of the Richland College Marshall, Jr. and Lucile Bush and Kathryn M. Staph, one brother, Mr. Kapuscinski had been a fore- 218 North Avenue in Cranford. Johnstown, Pa. died on Wednes- Manor Homeowners Association, Marshall, predeceased him. John F. Marshall, four nieces and two man for the Burndy Corporation in Memorial contributions may be day, June 22, at UPMC Lee Re- and a past commissioner and vol- A 1957 Westfield High School nephews, also survive him. the Bronx, N.Y. for 47 years, retiring made to the Westfield Rescue Squad, gional Hospital in Johnstown. unteer with local baseball for over graduate, Mr. Marshall worked in law A funeral service will be held at 10 in 1982. P.O. Box 356, Westfield 07091. Born on February 18, 1922 in 20 years. enforcement for various agencies, most a.m. today, Thursday, September 22, at A United States Army veteran, he September 22, 2005 Decatur, Ill., the son of Cecil L. He was predeceased by his par- recently as a Bexar County, Tex. Con- the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- was a private in the 89th Infantry and Rita Cooper Walker, he for- ents and by a sister, Helen May. stable, Precinct 4. He was employed day Saints, 8801 Midcrown, Windcrest, Division during World War II and Juel L. Kling, 80 merly lived in Westfield and gradu- Surviving are his wife of 59 years, as a Fleet Maintenance Officer for the Tex. 78239 (210) 656-4111. participated in the D-Day invasion of Juel Lynette Kling, 80, of Surfside ated from Westfield High School. the former Nora Gene McQuaide; a son San Antonio Police Department. Mr. Marshall suffered from type 1 Normandy. He was awarded the Eu- Beach, S.C. died on Monday, August He relocated to Johnstown in 1951. and daughter-in-law, William P. and He was actively involved in Alaskan diabetes since the age of four. Memo- ropean/African Campaign Medal. 29, at Grand Strand Regional Medi- Bill retired as President of Rite- Diana Seger Walker of Huber Heights, Malamute Rescue and attained the rank rial donations may be made to the Mr. Kapuscinski was a member of cal Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Way Insurance Co. in Johnstown Ohio; a daughter, Candi Walker of of Melchizedek priest in the Church of Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda- American Legion Post No. 0003 of Born January 29, 1925 in Chi- and Windber, Pa. Ephrata, Pa.; two sisters, Nina Curren Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. tion International (800) 533-CURE Westfield. cago, Ill., she was the daughter of the He was a World War II Army Air of Port Richey, Fla. and Celia Stone of Besides his wife, Bilinda Ambler (2873), 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, Surviving are his wife of 63 years, late John E. and Julia Meier Petersen. Corps and Army Infantry Officers’ Portsmouth, Va.; 11 grandchildren and Marshall, he is survived by his first New York, N.Y. 10005. Viola Wieczerzak Kapuscinski; a son, Mrs. Kling had lived in Westfield, Candidate School veteran, having seven great-grandchildren. wife, Barbara Russel Lewis; his chil- September 22, 2005 Walter A. Kapuscinski; a brother, Fanwood and Titusville before mov- served as a first lieutenant. A service was held on Saturday, George Kapuscinski, and three grand- ing to Surfside Beach. Bill was an active member of the June 25, at the Mount Calvary Lutheran John L. Tittle, 99, Was Bank Senior VP; children. She had worked for the New Jer- Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Church, with the Reverend Ronald B. A Mass of Christian Burial was sey State Department of Commu- in Johnstown, where he served as Reed officiating. Interment took place Church Treasurer and 60-Year Member nity Affairs prior to retiring. Chairman of the Building Com- at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Florence Feldman, 83 She was a member of the First mittee and the Call Committee and Johnstown, with military rites con- John L. Tittle, 99, of Bridgewater ther, and will be sadly missed by his Florence Feldman, 83, of Westfield United Methodist Church in was a lay leader. ducted by the Menoher Post No. 155 died on Thursday, September 15, at family and friends. died on Tuesday, September 13, at the Westfield and the Titusville United He also was Past President and a Veterans of Foreign Wars Ritual Team. Somerset Medical Center in Surviving are his wife of 77 years, Berkeley Heights Convalescent Cen- Methodist Church in Titusville, as past board member of the Windber The Harris Funeral Home of Somerville. Beryl Tittle; two sons and daugh- ter in Berkeley Heights. well as the Socastee United Method- Country Club; a past board mem- Johnstown was in charge of the ar- Born in Springfield, Ohio, he had ters-in-law, John L., Jr. and his wife, Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April ist Church in South Carolina. ber and advisory board member of rangements. lived in Scotch Plains and Westfield Marion, and William L. and his wife, 17, 1922, the daughter of the late Surviving are her husband, Arthur the former Citizens Bank; Past September 22, 2005 before moving to Bridgewater in Sharon; two daughters and sons-in- Benjamin and Jesse Ritter Kling; a son, John Kling of 1999. law, Sally Godfrey Philbrick and her Rosenblum, she had lived in Westfield Pennington; two daughters, Cynthia Samuel Louise, 92, Was Accountant; John began his career in banking husband, James, and Lois Griggs and then in New York City before Kelly of Abingdon, Md. and Sandra with Hanover Bank in New York City. and her husband, Richard; eight returning to Westfield in 2003. Kling of Edison; a brother, John E. He retired short of 50 years in 1970 as grandchildren and 13 great-grand- Mrs. Feldman was a homemaker. Petersen of Westfield, and a grand- Army Veteran and Dance Enthusiast a Senior Vice President of Trust Op- children. She was predeceased by her hus- daughter. Samuel J. Louise, 92, a lifelong He was predeceased by his wife, eration for Chase Manhattan in New Funeral services were held on Tues- band, Abner Feldman, in 2003. A memorial service will be held at resident of Westfield, died on Sun- Olga Louise, in 2003. York City. day, September 20, at the Bridgewater Surviving are three sons, Marshall 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, day, September 18, at his home. Surviving are a daughter, Janet He was a 60-year member of the United Methodist Church. Interment Feldman of Virginia Beach, Va., at the Titusville United Methodist Mr. Louise had been an accountant Louise, and a son, Ronald Louise. First United Methodist Church of followed at Hollywood Memorial Michael Feldman of San Ramone, Church. with Bristol Myers Inc. in Hillside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Westfield, where he served as Trea- Park in Union. Calif. and Robert Feldman of The Goldfinch Funeral Home, for 10 years before retiring in 1977. today, Thursday, September 22, at the surer, and was a member of the Arrangements were under the di- Westfield, and seven grandchildren. Beach Chapel of Murrells Inlet, S.C. Prior to that, he worked for Schering Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Bridgewater United Methodist rection of the Bruce C. Van Arsdale A memorial service was held on is in charge of the arrangements. Plough in Kenilworth. Avenue in Westfield. Visitation will Church since 1999. Funeral Home in Somerville. Friday, September 16, at the Gray In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- A United States Army veteran of take place at 10 a.m. at the funeral John was an avid golfer and New Memorial contributions may be Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street tions may be made to The Chancel World War II, he served in New home. Interment will be at Fairview York Yankee fan. He enjoyed cross- made to the Bridgewater United Meth- in Westfield. Cremation was private Guild, Titusville United Methodist Zealand, Australia, New Guinea and Cemetery in Westfield. word puzzles and was an excellent odist Church, 651 Country Club Road, under the direction of the funeral Church, P.O. Box 355, Titusville, Luzon, Philippines. Memorial donations may be made bridge player. John was a loving hus- Bridgewater, N.J. 08807. home. N.J. 08560. He was a member of the Friday to the Disabled American Veterans or band and devoted father and grandfa- September 22, 2005 September 22, 2005 September 22, 2005 Nighters Dance Club and the Round to People for Animals. Towners Dance Club. September 22, 2005 Westfield Residents Ranked Scotch Plains Reveals Date More Community News For Free Rabies Clinic In Lawyers Guide Publication ROSELAND — Westfield resi- tion issues. Mr. Ricci works on SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch an adult who is able to control the dents Richard Ricci and Lawrence Superfund and toxic tort litigation, Plains Health Department will hold a animal. Revaccination is not neces- Rolnick, members of the law firm of injunctive and penalty proceedings, free rabies clinic for cats and dogs on sary for three years unless the dog is Lowenstein Sandler PC, have been construction, environmental and com- Wednesday, September 28, from 6:30 under six months of age (or if the ranked in the 2006-2007 edition of mercial litigation. to 8:30 p.m. at the Northside animal’s vaccination history is un- “The Best Lawyers in America,” a Mr. Rolnick chairs the firm’s Secu- Firehouse, located at 430 Senger known), thus requiring revaccination referral guide to the legal profession rities Litigation & Enforcement Place. the subsequent year. in the United States. Group. He has experience in com- Cats must be contained in a “cat People also may obtain 2005 dog Mr. Ricci is listed in the environ- mercial litigation, with emphasis in carrier” or a box and accompanied by licenses at the clinic. The cost is $6.20 mental section and Mr. Rolnick is securities and class action litigation. an adult able to control the animal. If for pets who are spayed or neutered, listed in the commercial litigation Mr. Rolnick is listed in the business this is the animal’s initial vaccination and $9.20 for those who are not. Dogs section of the publication. litigation section of the “Chambers (which includes those animals with will be vaccinated from 7:30 to 8:30 Mr. Ricci is Chairman of the firm’s USA Guide to America’s Leading an unknown vaccination history), the p.m. Environmental Department. He has Lawyers for Business.” inoculation has a one-year duration. Individuals are asked to have a experience in negotiations and litiga- “The Best Lawyers in America” is Subsequent booster vaccinations check or exact cash for the licenses. tion of environmental and construc- widely regarded as the preeminent re- have a three-year duration if the The New Jersey Department of Health ferral guide to the legal profession in animal is age six months or older. recommends vaccination every two Thrift Shop Set to Sell the United States. Its lists are com- 2005 cat licenses will be available years, and the township will not issue piled through a survey in which top at the clinic, and the cost is $5. Cats a license unless the vaccination is Coats, Halloween Items lawyers in the United States confiden- valid for the entire licensing period. TRINKETS FOR TREASURE…As the community of Westfield wrestles with WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ser- tially evaluate their professional peers. will be vaccinated between 6:30 ways to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, three young children put their and 7:30 p.m. For further information, please call hearts and their hands together to do their part. Laura Streaman and siblings vice League has announced that it will Dogs also must be accompanied by (908) 322-6700, extension no. 1-309. Catherine and Chris Sabatino created homemade necklaces, bracelets and rings, begin selling coats on Thursday, Oc- Former FW Resident which they then sold to passersby in downtown Westfield. Through generous tober 6, at its Thrift Shop. Coat racks donations, the children collected over $200, which was donated to the American will be replenished daily and the sale Earns Harvard PhD. Red Cross for the hurricane victims. Pictured, from left to right, are: Catherine will run through the fall season. FANWOOD — John Rusnak, Sabatino, Laura Streaman and Chris Sabatino. The shop also will feature its regu- Jr. recently was awarded a Doc- lar merchandise of men’s, women’s toral degree in Computer Science Spin-a-Thon to Help Library Friends Seek and children’s winter and fall clothes, from Harvard University in Cam- as well as books, toys, jewelry, bric-a- bridge, Mass. Victims of Hurricane Donations For Sale brac and shoes. A 1993 graduate of the Scotch SCOTCH PLAINS – The Friends of Beginning on Tuesday, October 11, Plains-Fanwood school system, Dr. SCOTCH PLAINS – A Spin-a- a large selection of Halloween cos- Thon will be held on Sunday, October the Scotch Plains Public Library are Rusnak attended and received a asking area residents to donate used tume clothing and accessories also Bachelor of Science degree, as well 2, to support the Jewish Community will be available for sale. Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey’s videos, compact disks and books-on- as a Master of Science degree in tape to the library over the next several In addition to the Thrift Shop, the Computer Science and Electrical Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort. Service League also operates a Con- Participants will spin or ride sta- weeks. The Friends will resell these Engineering, from the Massachu- items during Scotch Plains Day on signment Shop. Both shops are open setts Institute of Technology, also tionary bicycles with the support of Sunday, October 9. Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 sponsors from among family and in Cambridge. “We are looking for professionally p.m., and are located at 114 Elmer Having been accepted into the friends. The community is urged to made videos and CDs only – not home Street in Westfield. sponsor spinners, or simply to donate, Harvard graduate program, Dr. movies or TV shows or CDs taped The Westfield Service League is a Rusnak was awarded a Master of to help the victims of the disaster. from the radio,” said Friends President non-profit, volunteer organization. All Sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, Science degree in Computer Sci- Bob Czaja. proceeds are donated to local charities. ence in 2000. His thesis for his will be held at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 “We are looking for films, documen- For further information, please call the a.m. A 10 a.m. session will be added if Doctoral degree was entitled “The taries, how-to and exercise videos, etc., Thrift Shop at (908) 233-2530 or the Design Structure Analysis System: necessary. and especially children’s videos,” he Consignment Shop at (908) 232-1223. One hundred percent of the funds continued. “We are also looking for A Tool to Analyze Software Archi- collected will go to the JCC’s Hurri- audio-books and music of all kinds. Newcomers to Conduct tecture.” cane Katrina Relief Fund. To partici- These items should be in very good While attending classes at pate as either a spinner or a sponsor, condition, since they will be resold.” Welcome Tea Tonight Harvard, he was an Assistant Pro- DOWNTOWN BUSINESS TALK…Executive Director of the Downtown please call Karen Rosen at (908) 889- Any resident wishing to donate videos, FANWOOD – The Scotch Plains- fessor of Computer Science at Westfield Corporation (DWC) Sherry Cronin, right, addressed the Westfield 8800, extension no. 224, or Deborah compact disks and books-on-tape may Fanwood Newcomers’ Club has in- Daniel Webster College in Nashua, Rotary Club about the activities of the DWC at the club’s weekly lunch on N.H. The son of Gloria and John September 13. Pictured at left is the President of the Westfield Rotary Club, Price, extension no. 225, for more bring them to the library at 1927 Bartle vited new residents and those who have Nancy Jackson. information. Avenue during regular library hours. been through a recent lifestyle change Rusnak of Fanwood, he will stay such as a marriage, a new baby, or on at Harvard doing a post-doctor- change of employment to attend its ate and as a research assistant. annual September Welcome Tea to- Dr. Rusnak currently makes his night, Thursday, September 22, at 8 home in New Hampshire. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. p.m. at the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, located at 74 Martine Avenue. Fort Dix to Conduct Caring & Courteous Service to the During this event, current club mem- bers will highlight upcoming activities Retiree Open House Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 such as book discussions, bowling, gar- AREA – Fort Dix will host its an- dening, cooking, playgroups and nual Military Retiree Open House scrapbooking. In an effort to welcome this Saturday, September 24, at Westfield new residents to the area, local busi- Griffith Field House. nesses are donating gifts for the Tea. The formal ceremony is scheduled 556 Westfield Avenue A non-profit social organization, the from 10 to 11 a.m., with guest speaker 233-0255 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newcomers’ Avis Allen, Deputy Director of the Club offers daytime and evening activi- Department of Army Retiree Services. John L. Dooley ties for women, couples and children. Following the ceremony, there will Manager For more information about the club or be a demonstration jump by the Sil- NJ License # 4100 the September Welcome Tea, please ver Wings Jump Team and a fair fea- visit the club’s website at turing information and health booths. www.scotchplains.com/newcomers or All military retirees and their fami- call Lee Robertson at (908) 889-7860. lies are welcome. Cranford Hillside Cemetery 218 North Avenue 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley Scotch Plains Manager NJ License # 3703 908.756.1729 www.hillsidecemetery.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2005 Page 11

CAMPAIGN RELEASE Has Schoor DePalma Ended Its Pay-to-Play?

By Pat Quattrocchi, GOP Candidate for Freeholder

The Marcus Group is a political official. The chairman pleaded guilty consulting firm in northern NJ. to a single count of extortion for ac- Founder, Alan Marcus, was quoted in cepting a $15,000 kickback from the a NY magazine article about James engineering firm and splitting it with McGreevey and his financial back- the official. Federal guidelines call ers. His quote has been appearing on for at least a two-year prison term but the website, www.politicsnj.com, for the former chairman hopes to win a months; a subliminal message tucked lighter sentence by cooperating with over to the right serving as a constant prosecutors. reminder of what is wrong with the Schoor DePalma denies any wrong- political system here in NJ. doing, and in a statement said that the Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times FEET FIRST...Scott’s Shoes of 109 Quimby Street in Westfield pack up hundreds Marcus said, “In New Jersey, you firm will not allow its good name to THE HAIR UP THERE...Hair stylist Michelle Manso cuts and puts hair color on of pairs of shoes to send to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Scott’s coordinated their contribute money not for access but be discredited. Truth be told, the dam- a client at the New Salon Visage in Westfield. Salon Visage recently ushered in the efforts after a Guillotine Salon and Spa employee’s family member was stricken results. Anybody who doesn’t admit age has already been done and it is a grand opening of their new location at 240-44 North Avenue West. by the hurricane. Pictured, left to right, are Phil and Stan Baum. that is lying.” It appears that one firm; sure bet that the Feds will be looking Schoor DePalma of Manalapan, has at every move that Schoor DePalma decided to stop, according to this makes from here to eternity. S.A.R. Chapter to Welcome Watchdog of Freeholders Wonders week’s editorial in The Times of Tren- It remains to be seen if other “pro- ton. Considered to be one of the “big fessional services” companies will Where They Are Discussing Things boys” in the pay-to-play arena, Schoor follow their lead and discontinue the Legislative Staffers Monday All Union County taxpayers should be debate, which leaves you to wonder where DePalma is said to have notified it’s practice of making contributions to very weary of Cranford Democratic Chair- are they discussing things if not in public? clients, which include municipalities political campaigns since it appears WESTFIELD – Senate and Con- Expected to join those in atten- woman Carolyn Vollhero’s claim that an And who are they discussing them with if and counties that they would imme- that these contributions can morph gressional staff members are sched- dance are representatives from the all-Democrat Cranford Township Com- not the public? Even one dissenting voice diately stop making corporate politi- mittee would have benefits. “I think we on the board – one outsider — would put into something far more serious. A uled to attend the Monday, Septem- offices of the sponsors of these bills. will get things done a lot quicker with less a stop to all of that. cal contributions, and that employees good look needs to be taken at the ber 26 meeting of the West Fields Senator Jon Corzine and Congress- bickering” she said in a recent Star-Led- Also consider that in the same year that were forbidden to provide or receive practice of awarding contracts with- Chapter of the Sons of the American man Rodney Frelinghuysen will send ger article. the Union County Freeholder Board went meals or entertainment with public out competitive bidding. Revolution. their Directors of Constituent Affairs, In county races for Freeholder in 1998, all one party rule, their campaign ridi- officials or public employees. Currently at the county govern- The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. in while Congressman Rush Holt is which was the last year there was mixed culed the remaining Republicans because Pay-to-play is the practice of mak- ment level there are no restrictions in the Community Room of the Westfield sending his District Director. representation on the board, the Demo- they wouldn’t give a surplus of money ing sizable monetary contributions to place and the taxpayer is the one who Municipal Building at 425 East Broad crats campaigned with the same rhetoric, back to the taxpayers. Since winning total political organizations. In return, the ultimately bears the burden of fund- Street. It is open to the public and saying that given total control they would control, the all-Democrat freeholder board contributor is awarded sizable con- ing political campaigns that they per- refreshments will be served. Arboretum Cancels be able to get things done a lot quicker has raised their portion of our property tax tracts for services without the benefit with a lot less bickering. Unfortunately, bills over 50 percent with not one haps don’t support. The topic will be protecting New Harvest Festival the Democrats kept every word of that sitting freeholder willing to ridicule the to the taxpayers of competitive bid- The team of Quattrocchi, Kline and Jersey’s Revolutionary heritage for campaign promise. board for any of the causes of the tax ding. Dill believe that the Union County future generations. Guest speaker SUMMIT – Due to unforeseen cir- Since they’ve taken total control of the hikes. By informing their clients that they Board of Freeholders has a responsi- Kevin Tremble will give a presenta- cumstances, the Reeves Reed Arbo- 9-member freeholder board, they now No matter what the party is, one party would stop making political contri- bility to the residents of Union County tion on “Preserving the Hudson River retum has cancelled its annual Har- pass resolutions with lightening speed, ruled government gives outside political butions, they have, in effect, shined a to see to it that their tax dollars are Battlefield.” Mr. Tremble is Vice vest Festival that had been scheduled most times while not releasing informa- powerbrokers too much sway over local light in the pay-to-play closet. Be- being spent wisely and that they are President of the Crossroads of the for Saturday, October 1. tion to the public until the night of the issues; we need a balance at all levels of tween October of 1999 and March of getting what they are paying for. American Revolution Association and Located at 165 Hobart Avenue in meeting. They not only don’t bicker about government. Only healthy public debate 2004, Schoor DePalma forked over Please visit our website at is affiliated with various other history Summit, the arboretum will still anything during meetings, they don’t dis- can lead to government of the people, by an excess of $2.1 million to cam- hold its Great Grapes Wine Tasting cuss much business either and they don’t the people, for the people – all the people. UnionCountyGOP.org or call (908) organizations. answer the public’s questions. Please see unioncountywatchdog.org. paigns in New Jersey with $95,400 of 789-0200 to learn more about the Participants will then discuss the tomorrow, Friday, September 23; its The public portion of the meeting is for it going to the Union County Demo- issues or to volunteer. “Crossroads of the American Revo- Holiday House Tour on Thursday, Tina Renna cratic Committee. lution National Heritage Area Act;” December 8, plus garden tour out- public comments only. They vote yes on Cranford resolutions in unison without any public NJ Elect (Division of Elections) the “Revolutionary War and War of ings, children’s classes and adult records indicate that this figure does Club Invites Public 1812 Battlefield Protection Act” and workshops. not include what they have contrib- the “Revolutionary War and War of For more details on any of these uted to the campaign coffers of indi- To Image Seminar 1812 Battlefields Commemorative programs, please call (908) 273-8787 Event to Celebrate Release vidual UC Democratic candidates for SCOTCH PLAINS – The Col- Coin Act.” or visit Reeves-Reed Arboretum.org. the state senate and assembly. Politi- lege Club of Fanwood-Scotch cal contributions made by Schoor Plains will present an “image semi- Of Cancer Foundation Video DePalma during that five-year period nar” at its next meeting on Mon- Brett Harris Makes List day, September 26. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Wednes- Woodbury (Gloucester County) and fill 110 pages on the Division of Elec- tions/Elect website! It should be noted Free and open to the public, this day, September 28, the Emmanuel Can- Somers Point (serving Atlantic, Cape program will be conducted in the cer Foundation (ECF) will host a wine May and Cumberland counties). that they were able to reap over $4.1 For Top Minority Lawyers million in no-bid contracts from the Union Catholic High School library tasting event to mark the release of a Recently, Acting Governor Rich- on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains WESTFIELD — Brett Harris of teria such as: length of practice, dem- new video chronicling the history of the ard Codey issued a proclamation Union County Freeholder board, the reward Alan Marcus was talking and will immediately follow the Westfield, a shareholder of the onstrated acumen in their field, success Scotch Plains-based foundation. marking September 2005 as Child- club’s 7:30 p.m. meeting. Woodbridge-based law firm of in making law, recognition as an au- The event will take place from 5 to hood Cancer Awareness Month and about. Has Schoor DePalma decided to “The Art of Looking Good” is Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., thority, peer recognition, merit-based 7 p.m. at the Stage House Restaurant cited the Emmanuel Cancer Founda- the topic of an informal interactive has been named a leader among memberships, bar-association leader- and Wine Bar, located at 366 Park tion as a resource for New Jersey’s take the high road and rely on their excellent work reputation to secure seminar presented by Janet Cargill. women and minority lawyers in New ship and a demonstrated record of pub- Avenue in Scotch Plains, near Front families. It was a re-issuing of a 1999 Ms. Cargill is an image consultant Jersey by the New Jersey Law Jour- lic service and pro bono activities. Street. It will be held in the Wine Bar. proclamation by then Governor Chris- jobs? Or perhaps has it just gotten all too confusing for their account- and fashion expert. nal. The August 29 supplement, en- Ms. Harris serves on the Board of A non-profit organization, the ECF tine Todd Whitman. After working in the retail indus- titled “Women and Minorities in the Trustees of Temple Emanu-El of provides free emotional, material and Space is limited. Those interested ing staff? When one considers the fact that they have to track where try with names such as Liz Legal Profession,” presented a port- Westfield “I Have a Dream” Founda- even financial support to families who in attending are asked to respond in Claiborne, Ralph Lauren, and folio of lawyers emblematic of the tion, Inc., a public charity providing are facing the emotional and physical advance by calling (908) 322-4323, the contributions have been made and what kind of return they have Brooks Brothers, she started her growing enrichment of New Jersey’s scholarships and educational support difficulties of having a child diag- extension no. 16 for availability. For own company, Cargill Imaging legal profession by high-achieving for students in Plainfield. nosed with cancer. more information on ECF, please received on their investment they may have said enough is enough Consulting. women and people of color. Ms. Harris resides in Westfield with “As we reach out to New Jersey call (908) 322-4323, or visit The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Col- Ms. Harris, along with 49 other law- her husband, Mitch, and their chil- residents for material support and www.emmanuelcancer.org on the already. But perhaps there is something lege Club is devoted to providing yers, was chosen based on various cri- dren, Alicia, 4, and Cooper, 2. financial contributions, I felt it was Internet. scholarships for local young important that we demonstrate the more going on here. Recently the firm was implicated in a scandal in women of high school and college value ECF brings to families on the Sacks Participates In age. For more information about frontline of the fight against pediatric Ocean County, which involved a Community Service former chairman of that sewage au- the event, please call Carolyn Dittus cancer,” said Anthony Caruso, the at (908) 233-2948. NEIL SULLIVAN board member who took on the lead- WESTFIELD – Perry Sacks, a resi- thority and an unidentified elected ership and responsibility for creating dent of Westfield and freshman at President, Westfield Mortgage the video. American University, participated in Free credit evaluation and approvals Since its inception in 1983, ECF a community service project in which Guaranteed closing costs has helped nearly 1,500 families. freshman students contributed more New home purchases Today, the organization assists fami- than 10,000 hours of service at 46 Construction loans lies throughout the state through its sites around the Washington, D.C. Refinances six regional centers in Midland Park, area. Perry is a recent graduate of presents Mendham, Scotch Plains, Neptune, Westfield High School. AU’s Freshman Service Experience Hiking Club Offers (FSE) brings new students together What Color is Your Pennant? Various Activities to build and encourage a strong foun- Choosing & Getting Chosen WESTFIELD MORTGAGE dation of volunteerism, immersing by Your Ideal College 908-518-0800 Toll Free: 866-518-0800 COUNTY – The Union County students into American University and www.westfieldmortgage.com Hiking Club offers wholesome recre- Washington, D.C., and helping stu- A Breakfast and Talk featuring ation and physical fitness through dents make friends before classes Equal housing lender. Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance. th regular hiking and bicycling activi- begin. FSE is in its 15 year, having Jacques Steinberg ties, mostly held in central and north- started in 1991 with only 30 students. Author of The Gatekeepers: ern New Jersey. Membership dues Students served and prepared Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College are $10 per year. To request a compli- meals, rebuilt homes, cleaned local mentary, six-month schedule, please and national parks and worked with Scott White call (908) 527-4900. children and the disabled. Montclair High School guidance counselor The Town of Westfield Recreation Department Former assistant director of admissions, Bard College Proudly Presents Saturday, October 1, 2005 MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
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Williams & Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) Joseph M. Farella, EVP Safe & Sound Home Inspection Ron Bansky Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 26 908.322.5535 Jim Hughes • 908.752.9425 908.301.0711 [email protected] James Foerst, Attorney at Law James Miner, Attorney at Law For More Information: 973.258.9200 908.232.9962 908-272-0200 Licensed Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking Dedicated To Providing World Class Real Estate Related Services. www.dhplaw.net Equal Housing Lender A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2005 Page 13

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 13-20 YOUNG HEADS IN WINNER; BRILL, COHEN SCORE Soccer Raider Boys Get Past Blue Devils, 2-1, in Overtime

By DAVID B. CORBIN September 19. Senior forward Sean on goal. Blue Devil sophomore goalie Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Young took a throw in from senior Greg O’Brien showed that he had Two days after the Scotch Plains- Jeff Bell with 7:12 remaining in the some talent also by making 10 saves, Fanwood High School football team first overtime and headed it in the including four very fine ones, while won a 32-29, overtime thriller over upper right corner of the net. his team got off eight shots. Westfield, the Raider boys soccer Junior goalie Brian Meredith, First “I’m very proud of my boys. We team duplicated that feat by edging Team All-Union County last year, have played four excellent matches. the 3-1 Blue Devils, 2-1, in golden made four saves, all in the second half This could have gone either way. It goal overtime in Scotch Plains on while his team finished with 12 shots went their way today,” said Blue Devil Head Coach George Kapner whose team has already won more games than last year’s squad. “They (Raid- ers) are tough on the long throw ins and we covered them pretty well but Sean (Young) made a good play in the end. There’s not much you can do.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders directed nearly all of DELIVERING A BIG HIT…Blue Devil special teams player Terrell Shaw, No. 12, delivers a big blow on Raider kickoff their throw ins to the 210-pound, 6’4” return man Nehemiah Burney-Porter, No. 83, in the exciting overtime game between Westfield and Scotch Plains-Fanwood CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 on September 17 in Scotch Plains. Also, see picture on page 14. STRONG RAMS IN WINNER; KING NETS 3 TDs, ROWBOTHAM GRABS TYING TD SPF Raiders Win ‘Game to Remember’, Burn Blue Devil Gridders, 32-29, in OT

By DAVID B. CORBIN times in the first half – two that killed 53 yards, was instrumental in setting had two interception returns totaling Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times drives and the third that led to a Blue up the Raiders’ second TD and had a 55 yards – the second one for 41 yards Overtime rarely occurs in high Devil touchdown (TD). The Raiders 24-yard reception that helped set up to the Raider two-yard line that set up school football but the showdown be- also fumbled a kickoff that led to a the tying TD. Wide receiver Kyle Kings’ second TD. Tight end Jack David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tween visiting Westfield, accompa- Blue Devil TD. Rowbotham (2 receptions, 24 yards) Meagher had an interception and line- TRYING TO MAKE HEADWAY…The Blue Devils, in Blue, and the Raiders nied by its rousing fans and cheerlead- The Blue Devils, however, returned made the game-tying 10-yard TD re- backer Ryan Yarusi recovered a really went after the ball in the dramatic boys soccer game that the Raiders won, ers, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood turned the favor with a first half interception, ception. Fullback Nick Giannaci had fumble on the Raider 26 on the kick- 2-1, in overtime. out to be an overtime game to remem- resulting in no TD, and two second- a nine-yard reception, Nehemiah off to start the second half that led to ber on September 17. Trailing, 26-6, half fumbles to go with a crucial pass Burney-Porter had three receptions a Blue Devil TD. Defensive lineman midway through the third quarter, the interference call, each leading to for 18 yards and Jason Zelesnik had Cowles Stewart blocked a point after Blue Devil Girls Breeze 2-0 Raiders, with special support from Raider TDs. one reception for 10 yards. attempt in the third quarter. their fans, cheerleaders and, especially, Blue Devil back Jayshawn King Raider Keith Baker had a key 10- Westfield came out roaring after the band, garnered enough comeback had a field day, rushing for 154 yards yard quarterback sack and a fumble getting possession on its own 33-yard spirit to tie the game, 26-26, in regula- and three TDs on 19 carries. Tyrell recovery that set up the Raiders’ third line on the opening kickoff. After Past SP-F Net Girls, 5-0 tion and went on to pull out a 32-29 Simmons had nine carries for 49 yards TD. Rob Ventura made a fumble re- dropping back to the 28 on a five-yard victory in overtime. and a TD and junior Tom Bonard hit covery that led to the Raiders’ second penalty, King galloped 44 yards to By FRED LECOMTE had a battle with tough Courtney The outcome of the game was ruled a 24-yard field goal in overtime and TD and Giannaci blocked a point after the Raider 28. Simmons bolted 22 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Burke but stopped her, 6-3, 6-3 in the by mistakes and both teams’ ability to added two extra points. Halfback attempt in the first quarter that turned yards, Shaffer added three more then In a showdown by two rival and second singles match. Third singles capitalize on the opportunities. Raider Andrew Shaffer had 20 yards on five out to be a deciding factor in the game. King slid in for the TD from the three talented tennis teams, the 4-0 Junior Lane Maloney easily domi- quarterback Colin Weber completed carries and quarterback Nick DeRosa “Words can’t explain this feeling. with 9:52 left in the quarter. Giannaci Westfield High School girls dazed a nated Raider Sahrula Kuber, 6-0, 6-0. 10 of 22 passes for 121 yards and one – 4 carries, 13 yards – completed four It’s the greatest feeling of my life blocked the point after. young but tough Scotch Plains- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 touchdown, but was intercepted three of 12 pass attempts for 40 yards. right now,” expressed Giannaci. “At Graham’s second interception gave Fanwood High School team, 5-0, in Raider senior halfback Rashawn halftime, it was like a train wreck but, the Blue Devils the ball at the Raider Scotch Plains on September 15. Blue Strong rushed for 56 yards and two in the second half, it was heart. It’s a two where King pranced in with 8:36 Devil junior Nikki Reich was the first TDs, including the game winner, on tribute to our coaching. They always left in the half, making the score 12-0. to complete her match with a, 6-1, 7- 18 carries. He also had two pass re- get us up. We keep coming together in A two-point conversion attempt failed. 5, conquest of senior Carly Heinz at ceptions for 36 yards. Weber carried the second half. We’ve got to work on Situations got worse for the Raid- first singles. 11 times for 38 yards and two TDs. getting it together in the first half.” ers to start the second half when Blue “I dominated and won the first set Back Greg Brand had nine carries for Blue Devil safety Marcus Graham CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 by finishing the points at the net ag- gressively and hitting my targets con- sistently,” explained Reich. She came out and played tough in the second set and ran more balls down, however, despite the closeness of the score, I felt that I was in total control of the set.” “Despite the lopsided score in my first match, I was in there the whole way and the game could of gone either way, however, Nikki is tough and very good,” said Heinz. “In the second set, I really stepped it up and had her running. It was a good battle Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times the entire way and I was very pleased BOOST OF CONFIDENCE…The Blue Devil first double team of senior Co- with my effort.” Captains Lisa Aliche and Jessica Bender, pictured, had little trouble defeating Blue Devil junior Lindsay Goldberg their SP-F Raider counterparts, 6-3, 6-3 on September 15.

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Montclair Kimberly, 4-0 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By DAVID B. CORBIN I never thought I’d ever see a worse in the humid heat, with the temperature Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the umpire, barely fitting into his car, ways puts pressure on the defense the way through the first half, Danny official’s ruling than that early June day near 90. Even the Raiders’ band and pep started to pull away, he smiled and sar- Senior forward Mike Seamon may and that frees me up a lot to get some Rodrigues spotted MKA goalie Nick in 1966, when home plate umpire Frank squads kept everybody into things, de- castically waved goodbye to the two have been the star of the show but he open shots. A lot of the goals I get are Andlinger out of position and alertly Greco called Jeff Tapkas safe in the spite trailing by as many as 20 points Westfielders. On his way to McDonald’s had a great supporting cast as the credited to him also.” drilled his kick into Seamon who bottom of the ninth inning, giving (26-6) late in the third period. no doubt, for four Big Macs and a couple Union Catholic High School boys Seamon’s first goal came within headed the ball in for the second Parsippany a 2-1 win over Westfield in Westfield let Scotch Plains back into of quarter-pounders with cheese. soccer team mauled previously un- the first minute when he took a pass goal. a Greater Newark Baseball Tournament the game by coughing up two fumbles The shame of it is that it does no good beaten Montclair Kimberly Academy from Rasoilo, on the right sideline, “It’s fast thinking. They don’t have semifinal in Verona. deep in their territory. But it was still 26- to scream and yell at the officials, be- to wait for the coach to tell them,” My memory of that play is of Chuck 19 when Scotch Plains mounted what cause it doesn’t change the outcome. DeOliveira said of Rodrigues’ alert- Hood throwing the ball home to Ed would be a last-ditch attempt to tie the It’s going to be Scotch Plains 32, Down, who was up the third base line game and force overtime. Quarterback Westfield 29, forever. And it’s going to ness. Danny Rodrigues and Michael blocking the plate. After a huge colli- Bento really put on a beautiful show. Colin Weber completed a couple of be the worst call I’ll ever see, forever. sion, Greco delayed his decision. After clutch passes to move the ball into Hey, at least Frank Greco doesn’t have The target is Michael Seamon, of Animal Ed held up the ball to show he Westfield territory with under a minute that dishonor anymore … though he’s course. My other forward, Kratky, I hadn’t dropped it, Greco made the safe to play. But a sack and two incompletions still a close second. want him to hustle, hustle to inter- call. And WHS coach Norm Koury went set up a fourth down that will be remem- DEN TRIVIA rupt their defense. He did an excel- ballistic. bered for as long as anybody who was A member of the original New York lent job.” At the time – and for the nearly 40 there can still remember things. Football Giants, this man had three sons Midway through the second half, years in between – that play figured to Weber dropped back to pass … he who starred under WHS football coach Seamon, from 20 yards out, drilled a be the worst call I would ever witness. I looked for a delay over the middle … Spittin’ Joe Freeman in the 1940s. free kick into the upper left corner of mean, how could a worse possible call Will Harbaugh, who had 15 tackles on COMPLETE TURNAROUND the net. The final tally came when ever be made by a referee/umpire/offi- the day, was defending … the pass is Lost in the bitter defeat Saturday was Seamon fed Rodrigues then cial? Right? That had to be as bad as it thrown … for an instant, time stands the amazing turnaround by the Blue Rodrigues shot the ball back to would ever get, I thought … still … incomplete! Westfield can take a Devils. After looking totally lost the Seamon who slapped the ball into the Until this past Saturday afternoon, knee and the game is over … the previous Friday at Old Bridge, WHS put lower left corner. when Westfield’s football team visited Westfield sideline is jubilant … the on its best performance – on both sides “I have been playing with Danny Scotch Plains Fanwood’s Tyson Field in Scotch Plains sideline quietly starts to of the ball – in years. Jayshawn King the 46th meeting of the arch-rivals – as pack up … but wait! What is that? A was running well, the line was opening Rodrigues, Danny Rosoilo and Mike opposed to just rivals, like Cranford, Bento for a few years with my club yellow handerchief thrown by the back gaping holes, the defense was outstand- Union, Plainfield, Linden and Elizabeth judge, 30 yards downfield, is fluttering ing, led by the all-junior linebacking team and every goal is pretty much (but not Kearny, East Side, Shabazz or to the ground around the 25-yard line. group of Jack Meagher, Tyrell Simmons, owed to them because they are the Irvington, ever). After much discussion, the officials mark Harbaugh and Ryan Yarusi. ones who give me the great passes,” And what a shame, too! Because this off 15 yards against Westfield, but give I know my glasses are always blue- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times said Seamon. might have been the most exciting game the Devils the ball … then they discuss tinted, but after watching that effort, I TOP VIKING TO WATCH…Viking senior Mike Seamon, No. 9, scored four “He’s definitely ready for college in the history of the series, which means it again … and now it’s Scotch Plains’ can’t see why WHS should fear Shabazz goals in a 4-0 win over Montclair Kimberly Academy. Seamon had a great ball,” DeOliveira said of Seamon. even wilder than: ball. (Oct. 1 after this week’s bye), Linden, supporting cast. “His attitude is excellent. He’s a good *WHS’s 16-6 win in 1964, despite Pass interference! There were two Cranford or Union. Yes, Irvington and leader.” 172 yards rushing by SPF’s Terry officials within 5-10 yards of the play, Elizabeth are big, strong teams but (MKA), 4-0, in Scotch Plains on Sep- and ripped a left-to-right shot into Mont. Kimberly 0 0 0 Morton. watching it, and they gave no signal. But Westfield looked to me last week like it tember 16. Seamon, who has verbally the corner of the net. Two-thirds of Union Catholic 2 2 4 *Westfield’s 14-12 triumph the fol- the back judge, who hadn’t made a call can play with all its future opponents. committed to Villanova, netted all lowing year, despite 234 yards rushing all afternoon, woke up just in time to call Call me crazy but I see the playoffs as four goals to up his career total to 53. by SPF’s Jeff Huston. a pass interference penalty that only he a definite possibility (whatever that is). The 3-0 Vikings presented a con- *WHS’s controversial 14-12 victory saw. Nobody on the Scotch Plains side- After Old Bridge, I’d have been happy sistently aggressive offensive while in 1973 when a last-second Bob Hering- lines was yelling or screaming for a flag with a rematch against Edison in an sweeper Brian Oshbar made sure that to-Bob Calhoun touchdown was called … but a flag they got. And the fourth- NJSIAA Consolation game. Now? Now, the ball was always heading toward back for a “motion” penalty. This was and-18 became first-and-10. I want playoff games! the game coach Gary Kehler used his To Scotch Plains’ credit, a touchdown WHO WAS THAT 22? Montclair Kimberly turf. Bob son, Glen, on defense to cope with SPF’s was still needed. Weber got a big break McGuire and Danny Rasoilo provided Nearly two decades ago, Westfield’s wishbone attack of Kenny Washington, when his second-down pass, instead of backfield included the speedy and pow- pesky resistance that thwarted MKA Walt Roberson and Calhoun! being his fourth interception of the day erful Owen Brand, No. 22, a standout on (3-1) attacks before they could even *Westfield’s 17-6 win in 1974, when (and a possible 100-yard return), was the legendary 1977 team that is argu- penetrate Viking territory. late fourth-quarter scores by Glen Kehler dropped by a defender. Two plays later ably the best public school football team “Brian reads the plays and inter- and tackle Don Ciliotta (30-yard inter- Weber found his receiver for the tying in New Jersey history, and maybe the cepts a lot of balls. He is one of the ception return) prevented the upset. touchdown and Scotch Plains later won best ever. smartest players on the field. He is the *A 15-0 WHS win in 1975, when Joe in overtime. Last Saturday, Brand’s nephew, Greg, leader of the defense,” said Viking Della Badia started at quarterback in a A wild game. A wild finish. And one was on the field wearing No. 22 – for Head Coach Joe DeOliveira. torrential downpour. horrible, horrible call by a) the back Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Ironically, there “Brian and Bobby have been *Scotch Plains’ stunning 11-7 win in judge, who made the embarrassing call, is also a No. 22 on Westfield this fall, standouts for the past two years. Noth- 1978, its first ever of WHS; the Raiders b) the umpire and side judge, who didn’t sophomore Ryan Brand, Owen’s son. ing gets by them. Chris Esperon and (or Plainsmen back then) came into the overrule him and c) the referee, for the Greg Brand had an excellent game, Tony LaRocca also have been getting game 0-3-1. The loss would cost WHS same reason. (And the difference be- running for over 40 yards and being the job done,” said Seamon. a shot at a third straight sectional title. tween the 1973 flag and the 2005 flag is involved in a dozen tackles from his Viking goalie Chris Chaban made *The 2001 game when SPF took the the ’73 flag was dropped before the pass inside linebacker post. four of his six saves in the second half lead on a late 95-yard touchdown run, was out of Hering’s hand, as opposed to TRIVIA ANSWER only to have WHS pull it out 21-19 on a a good five seconds after this past Ed McGinley, was a two-way tackle while the Viking offense launched 16 last-minute Louis Mercer-to-Brian Butts Saturday’s pass fell incomplete.) on the 1925 New York Giants. His sons shots – nine in the first half – at the pass. It never does any good to cry over Ed, Gerry and Rick all were standouts at MKA goal. Half of those shots were This past Saturday’s game easily en- spilled milk. It just comes out sounding WHS and, like their dad, all graduated fired by go-to man Seamon. The Vi- ters into the lore of what should be an like whining. But when the call is that from the University of Pennsylvania. kings also had nine corner kicks in annual Thanksgiving Day game – let bad, and this one was ever worse than The Devil’s Den appears Thursday the first half. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plainfield play Elizabeth – with that, well, let’s just say it was good to see in The Westfield Leader during the “My other starting forward Brian CONCENTRATING ON THE CATCH…Raider Rashawn Strong makes a Westfield dominating for 2½ periods, a couple of Westfield fans giving the scholastic sports season. We welcome Kratky is a real workhorse. He al- leaping grab in the memorable overtime game against the Blue Devils on Scotch Plains hanging tough and not officials a mouthful as they raced to your comments and suggestions at. ways runs. He doesn’t stop. He al- September 17. quitting and both teams slugging it out their cars to get out of town quickly. As Go Devils!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN season. We are looking to progress Amanda Diaz for second in the vault at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with every meet.” 8.5. Correctly performing a toe on to a Only two meets into the season, the Although few in numbers this sea- catch transfer on the unevens and add- Westfield High School gymnastics son, several Blue Devils turned in ing double giant swings with a flya- team recorded its second victory, both high scores across the board to con- way dismount, MSM’s Gelline placed with team totals exceeding 102 points. tribute to the fine total. Junior Liz first in the event with a 9.0. She also In Scotch Plains on September 15, Falzon placed first in the vault (8.65), took third in the all-around at 34.15. the Blue Devils topped a rebuilding second on the uneven bars (8.65) and Raider freshman Kelly Cianciotta but talented Scotch Plains-Fanwood third on the balance beam (8.55) and had an all-around score of 32.7 (fifth) team, 102.3-99.3, while a trio of gym- floor exercise (8.7) to take top honors and captured second on the floor with nasts – Katherine Gelline and Emily in the all-around with a total of 34.55. an 8.8. Laurel Devlin, who tied for Kline from Westfield and Allegra Falzon’s bar routine featured smooth third on the floor at 8.7, had an all- Kenwell of Watchung – from Mount giant swings concluded with a grace- around score of 33.1 (fourth). Devlin’s St. Mary’s (MSM) Academy, unable ful flyaway dismount. floor routine included a perky dance David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times to compete in the team score, per- Blue Devil junior Claire Macdonald BALANCING ACT…Blue Devil Clair number that seemed to get participa- Macdonald works on her balance beam formed well in the individual events. took first on the beam (8.9) and tied for tion from her teammates. routine before the meet with the Raiders. Happy to be at the event but realis- third on the bars (8.4) with Raider “We had a wonderful meet today, Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times tic, MSM Head Coach Maria Sa com- Natalie Capoccia to tie for second very positive. Our girls scored four BATTLING THE HIGHLANDERS…Union Catholic Viking senior Pam Heaney mented, “The pressure is really on with MSM’s Kenwell in the all-around points better than they did on Tues- looks to move the ball up field past GL Chrissie Sidie, No. 20 and Meridith Talbot, Devil Gymnasts Beat my girls because they can’t compete with a total of 34.2. Macdonald’s beam day. We were especially stronger on No.21. Governor Livingston won, 2-0. floor. They love Laurel’s routine. They Union Catholic Girls have it memorized,” chuckled The Westfield High School gym- Cerchio. GL’S SIDIE, KINGSTON NET GOALS nastics team opened its season with “We are starting the season really a 102.55-85.7 victory over Union strong,” said Blue Devil Head Coach Catholic on September 13 in Melissa Bryan. “My team is extremely Lady Highlanders Stop Westfield. small this year but big things come in VAULT: small packages. The girls are very 1. Claire Macdonald 9.15 (W), 2. solid. I look forward to the rest of the Amanda Diaz 8.6 (W), 3. Natalie UC Soccer Vikings, 2-0 Golikov (W), Liz Falzon (W), Ebony season and to get stronger.” Jones (UC), Kristen Scherer (UC) 8.5 VAULT: 4. Julia Valentin 8.15 (W) 1. Falzon (W) 8.65 By FRED LECOMTE ball with dogged determination. Al- 5. Mary Bricki 7.9 (UC) 2. Diaz (W) and Kenwell (MSM) 8.5 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times though some of the shots posed little BARS: 3. Natalie Golikov (W) 8.45 The Union Catholic High School threat, the one that did came in the 1. Falzon 8.8 (W), 2. Jones 8.05 (UC), Macdonald (W) and Gelline (MSM) 8.4, girls’ soccer team had to be proud of 68th minute when outside fullback 3. Macdonald (W), Jenna Skoller (W) Devlin (SPF) 8.35, Jenna Skoller (W) 8.0 and Annie Smith (SPF) 8.3, Cianciotta its intensity during its game with Samantha Eick fired a corner shot Valentin 7.65 (W), Golikov 6.95 (W), (SPF) 8.1, Capoccia (SPF) 8.05, Emily Governor Livingston on September that ricocheted off the Viking keeper. Bricki 6.65 (UC), Scherer 5.95 (UC), Kline (MSM) 7.9, Jennifer DiGiusseppe 15 in Scotch Plains. Although losing Sidie, sitting on the front porch, Sara McDermott 4.2 (UC) (SPF) 6.9 2-0, the Vikings were not intimidated pushed the ball inside the left side of BEAM: BARS: with the Highlanders, as they dis- the post. 1. Macdonald 9.0 (W), 2. Falzon 8.35 1. Gelline (MSM) 9.0 played maturity by making timely “Winning balls and putting in that (W), 3. Ally Psyhojos 8.15 (W) 2. Falzon (W) 8.65 Kristy Napolitano 7.9 (UC) adjustments. However, the name of second effort in the second half made 3. Macdonald (W) and Capoccia (SPF) the game is to put the ball in the goal. the difference,” said Sidie. “I switched Catherine Cordeiro 7.8 (W), Ellen 8.25 McDermott 6.45 (UC), Scherer 5.55 Smith (SPF) 8.2, Devlin (SPF) 8.15, Julia GL senior Chrissie Sidie has a repu- from playing forward, where I was (UC) Valentin (W) 8.05, Kenwell (MSM) 8.0, tation for scoring, and that is exactly double-teamed in the first half to FLOOR: Skoller (W) 7.7, Golikov (W) 7.5, what she did. Tatiana Kingston midfield. We started going after the 1. Falzon 8.8, 2. Macdonald 8.7 (W), David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cianciotta (SPF) 7.45, Kline (MSM) 7.3 whizzed in the second goal late in the ball more and basically, that’s how 3. Diaz (W), Jones (UC) 8.5 ONLY FOUR INCHES TO SPARE…Raider freshman Kelly Cianciotta per- BEAM: Napolitano 7.95 (UC), Valentin 7.8 game. Highlander keeper Aly York both of the goals were scored.” forms a back handspring on the four-inch wide balance beam. 1. Macdonald (W) 8.9 proved tough, stopping eight shots. Unfortunately, the Vikings did not (W), Bess Ann Kushner 3.8 (UC) 3. Falzon (W) 8.55 Diaz (W) 8.5, Ally Psyhojos (W) 8.4, Viking goalkeeper Melissa seem to gain the killer instinct while the ALL-AROUND: in the sectionals as a team. They have routine featured high leaps, back hand- Cianciotta (SPF) 8.35, Gelline (MSM) McClintock, who had eight saves, Highlanders put keeper McClintock to 1. Macdonald 34.85 (W) to do everything individually.” springs and a back tuck dismount. 8.05, Devlin (SPF) 7.9, Capoccia (SPF) reacted quickly and correctly with the test. With 13 minutes remaining, 2. Falzon 34.45 (W) 7.8, Catherine Cordeiro (W) 7.5, Kline three spectacular saves. Kingston lodged the ball into the left After losing her four top gymnasts Kenwell’s beautiful routine on the (MSM) 7.35, Smith (SPF) 7.3, Ali Lasher to graduation, Raider Head Coach floor, featuring a back tuck with a half (SPF) 6.45 In the first half, the Viking defense side of the netting off a corner kick from Soccer Vikings Whip rose to the challenge forcing the High- Meredith Talbot to give the Highland- Lisa Cerchio said, “We are just wait- twist, earned her first in the event with FLOOR: ing to see what the future will bring. a 9.0 score. She also took second on 1. Kenwell (MSM) 9.0 lander front line to be hesitant off ers a late insurance goal. Hillside Boys, 4-1 Because of the big four, it’s a new the beam at 8.7 and tied Blue Devil 2. Cianciotta (SPF) 8.8 their leads and passes. “This is a game where we had to The Union Catholic High School 3. Falzon (W), Devlin (SPF), Gelline “We have a very strong defense, we play touches and we had to pass the boys soccer team whipped Hillside, (MSM) 8.7 just need to work on getting the ball in ball back and forth, so once we got it Macdonald (W) 8.65, Diaz (W) 8.55, Smith 4-1, in Scotch Plains on September St. Bart’s Championship Game on Website (SPF) 8.5, Valentin (W) 7.3, Capoccia back of the net,” said Viking down to our feet, we opened up some 13. Mike Seamon netted two goals Many pictures of the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League (SPF) 7.05, Kline (MSM) 6.95 Geislinger. “If we can capitalize on opportunities to score and that’s when and Mike Bento added three assists Championship game held on Labor Day are now available on The Leader/ ALL-AROUND: our scoring opportunities, we’ll be Kingston stuffed it in,” said Eick after while Brian Kratky and Chris Chaban Times website www.goleader.com. Once on the site, click photos in the 1. Falzon (W) 34.55 right where we want to be next time.” the game. each had a goal. Goalie Chris Varga upper right corner then scroll to 05sep05StBart 2. Macdonald (W), Kenwell (MSM) 34.2 In the second half, GL switched 3. Gelline (MSM) 34.15 Governor Livingston 0 2 2 made five saves. some its formations and pursued the Union Catholic 0 0 0

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By FRED LECOMTE Game 2 was a seesaw match. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougars displayed smart ball distri- The Westfield High School girls’ bution while the defense picked up its volleyball team won the battle of in- momentum for a 25-24 victory. tensity over Cranford in a three-game Middle hitter, Kari Bayniewski, was contest in Westfield on September instrumental with four service aces 16. The Blue Devils won game 1, 25- and two kills while outside hitter, 17; the Cougars regrouped to win Allison Carollo, killed off four set Game 2, 25-24, then the Blue Devils points. outlasted the Cougars to win game 3, “Cranford always comes out hard 25-21. against us, being the rivals that we Heroic performances were abun- are, so we knew it was going to be a dant on both sides of the net. Blue tough match,” said Fietkiewicz. “We Devil Co-Captain Kristina Fietkiewicz started out alright, but lost it a little in notched six kills and two service points game 2. We were not working to- and Kaitlyn Shulman had five kills gether the way we usually do, they Jim O’Connor (www.NJSportPics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and three service points. Blue Devil saw that and took advantage by put- HAVING A BIG DAY…Blue Devil running back Jayshawn King, No. 8, had a SLANTING TO HIS RIGHT…Blue Devil running back Andrew Shaffer, No. 34, Tara Daly had eight assists, Molly ting the ball where we could not field day, rushing for 154 yards and three TDs on 19 carries. slants right for a gain against the Raiders. Williams, seven and Co-Captain handle it.” Monica Dreyer, two service aces. The earlier portion of game 3 was “This is a game of momentum. We tight. Fietkiewicz then took charge had some, but we need to learn how to by notching five straight points, in- Blue Devils Beat SPF Raiders Win ‘Game to Remember’, stop other teams from taking it away, cluding back-to-back service aces to but that’s part of being a young team,” up the margin to 13-6. Back came the Raider Net Girls said Blue Devil Head Coach Beverly Cougars to narrow the margin to 13- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Burn Blue Devil Gridders, 32-29, in OT Torok. “We played well and had a 11. Williams, Shulman, Fiekiewicz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 good coordinated effort of our bump- and Ditzell then responded to extend “She was competitive and never ing, passing and our setting. I’m happy the Devil lead to six. After that, with gave up, however I was the stronger Devil Yarusi recovered their fumble ber found Rowbotham in the left cor- Using the college style format, the that we came back and that the third the help of two kills by Bayniewski player and took advantage by return- on the kickoff at the 26-yard line. ner of the end zone for the TD. Matt Blue Devils got the ball at the 25. On game played out where they had to and one by Carollo, the Cougars held ing the ball deep with lots of top Three running plays later, Simmons Hirschhorn nailed his second point the seventh play from scrimmage, make the adjustments. We finally hope for a come back, however, spin,” said Goldberg. “Scotch Plains bashed in for the score and Bonard after to send the game into overtime. Bonard split the uprights from 24 yards started moving really well together, Dreyer slammed the door for the win. is much better than what we expected. added the point after to put Westfield “We did a lot of things wrong; out to put Westfield ahead, 29-26. covering areas better and mixing up “After we lost game 2, it kind of They increased their level of play ahead, 19-0. however, everyone worked his hard- The Raiders stuck to the ground our attack a little.” scared us due to the fact that we came dramatically.” The Raiders responded with an est and we did what we had to do in game. On the third running play, The Blue Devils had several rolls, out pretty confident,” said Dreyer. Blue Devil seniors Jessica Bender eight-play, 79-yard TD march high- the second half. I’m really proud of Strong gave a great second effort for built up dominating momentum and “We realized that we really had to go and Lisa Aliche dominated Raider lighted by Rowbotham’s 14-yard re- our team. It shows the identity of this a 13-yard gain then followed up with jumped out to an 18-11 lead in the first to work. We were able to put our- seniors Katie Devlin and Alyssa ception and Strong’s 32-yard catch team and it shows how hard they love another 12 yards to put the ball on the game. The Cougars clawed back and selves together, came out strong, com- Markovitz, winning their match, 6-1, followed by his two-yard TD scoot the game,” said Weber. Westfield one. After Weber kept for a narrowed the margin to 22-16 but the municated well and we moved a lot 6-2. with 7:33 left in the third quarter. The Blue Devils tightened to win, 25-17. M(omentum).” “Jessica and I played very well extra point failed. today,” said Aliche. “The match was The Blue Devils, however, began fairly easy and it gives us a huge their next drive on the 22 and took only boost of confidence.” four plays to get to pay dirt when King “We knew coming in that they were broke loose for a 63-yard TD dash. Coldwell Banker®, Since 1906, America's Premier Real Estate Company strong and they have amazing serves, Bonard’s point after made the score but we played with a good attitude 26-6. The Raider band began banging and did our best against good compe- away to arouse spirits. It worked! Congratulations tition,” explained Raider Devlin. “We Ventura’s fumble recovery gave the have less power, so we knew we had Raiders good field position on the to concentrate on placement.” Blue Devil 23. After a five-yard pen- The Blue Devil second doubles alty placed the ball on the 28, Brand team of senior Rachel Louie and had respective runs of 16 and seven sophomore Kim Morawski dominated yards, putting the ball on the five where and Jaci Lopez and Kiera Thomas in Weber, on a keeper, hooked in for the two sets, 6-1, 7-5. TD with 2:01 left in the third quarter, “This is a Blue Devil lineup that cutting the Blue Devils’ lead to 26-13. has such great depth at every posi- In the fourth quarter, Baker recov- tion. We have the strength to win each ered a Westfield fumble on the Blue and every match,” concluded Reich. Devil 26. Eight plays later, Weber Faith Maricic Susan Checchio John DeMarco whammed in from the one, making David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the score 26-19. The Raider band Coldwell Banker has been helping families buy and sell homes for nearly a century. PUSHING TOWARD THE GOAL…Running back Greg Brand, No. 22, was SPF/Cranford Soccer played on! instrumental in setting up two Raider TDs. Since 1986, the Westfield Office has been recognized as one of the best in the With regulation time running down, nation. 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MetNY finished Union County RFC (UCRFC) High 2-2 and placed seventh. In both losses, School Boys Rugby team were se- MetNY lost by two points to the de- lected to the Metropolitan NY fending champions, Texas All-Stars, (MetNY) Rugby Union U19 All-Star and by one point to the Wisconsin team. Bobby Mroz, Julian Safar, JT All-Stars. Sheehan and Tyler Maccubbin repre- Maccubbin was named to the All- sented the MetNY at the LAU U19 Tournament Second Team. The four- tournament in Baltimore, MD. some, as All-Stars, demonstrates how The MetNY team went 4-0 to win far high rugby has come in Union the championship. Coaches and se- County and all four will return next lectors from the USA U19 team were spring. present and they identified Mroz, For more information regarding Maccubbin and Sheehan as candi- Union County Rugby, call Chris Clark dates to tryout for the national team. at (201) 213-1952, e-mail By being so identified, these players [email protected] or visit BRINGING DOWN THE RUNNER…Westfield PAL D football team linebacker are considered to be among the top www.mudturtlerugby.com. The club Jack Colwell takes down a Richmond Boro running back, with Kyle Kania, 150 high school rugby players in the also has a youth flag rugby program, Spencer Kolek and Christian Menares-Brown providing support. country. men’s team and an old boys team. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A week later, Safar, Sheehan and Anybody interested in playing is in- A LOT OF ACTION AT THE GOAL…Blue Devil sweeper Jim McManus, No. Maccubbin traveled to Denver, CO to vited to come to their practice at 7 2, uses his head to knock the ball away from his team’s goal. See page 19 photo. play in the prestigious “America’s p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Westfield PAL D Shuts Out Premier U19 All-Star Tournament” Unami Field on the Garwood/ featuring 16 teams from the U.S., Cranford border. Soccer Raider Boys Get Past Richmond Boro PAL, 12-0 The Westfield PAL D football team blocking of Christian Burgdorf, scored another impressive victory bringing the ball inside Richmond Blue Devils, 2-1, in Overtime behind a powerful running game and Boro’s 20-yard line. QB Quinn CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 an unyielding defense, beating Rich- Dursee finished off the drive with a mond Boro, 12-0, on September 18 speedy end around run for the 17- Young and Blue Devil sweeper Jim midfielders played very well, (Nick) at Kehler Stadium. yard touchdown score. Tremendous McManus with assistance from his Barba, (Tad) Walsh. Andy Brill scored Leading rusher Brian Githens pow- blocking by front lineman Kyle full backs kept him in check through- an awesome goal,” stated Kapner. ered Westfield’s first scoring drive, Kania, Ryan Esposito, John Nanna, out regulation. “We had a down year last year, a lot of carrying six times for 35 yards, charg- Ryan Dole and Spencer Kolek, and After a relatively even first 28 min- seniors played and we never got it ing down to the four-yard line before receivers Pat McCusker, Evan Komar utes, Young brought the ball down the Weicherttogether but this team is doing a great Keegan Hess punched in the score. and Matt Webb provided huge space center of the field as sophomore for- job.” Westfield’s defense once again during the drive. ward Jarek Cohen slipped left around Westfield 1 0 0 1 Weichert shut down the opposing team’s of- Other highlights included outstand- a Blue Devil defender. Young crossed Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 1 0 1 2 fense, stopping Richmond Boro from ing end around running by Kwame to Cohen who drilled a left-footer getting a first down on four consecu- Thompson-Haynes and Joe Burke, into the net to give the Raiders a 1-0 tive drives. along with stellar defensive efforts by lead. Scotch Hills Women Westfield s next scoring posses- Dillon Rolnick, Matt Kaveny,Chris “I was coming down the left side Tell Golf Results: sion was highlighted by a spectacu- Harris, Christian Menares-Brown, and Sean got the ball and put it behind A spokeswoman for the Scotch lar 40-yard run by Jake Greenburg, Kevin Mikovits, JP Gilmarten, Ian the defender. It was just a run that I Weichert behind the outstanding downfield Yeager and Connor Chopey. made and Sean noticed it and put it Hills Women’s Golf Association of Scotch Plains announced the results TOURNAMENT WINNERS…The Westfield Juventus U12 boys soccer team through. It was a good look on Sean’s won the Bridgewater Kickoff Classic Tournament in Bridgewater. The Juventus part,” explained Cohen. of the 100 percent Handicap Stroke Tournament held September 13 and won four games in the tournament and allowed no goals. Pictured, left to right, NEW CONSTRUCTION With 3:07 left in the first half, Blue are: front row; Michael Woods, William Geoghegan, Max Tabak, Sam Rosenburgh, Devil junior Andy Brill tied the score the Club Championship (3 best rounds of 5) held August 16-September 13. Sean Doherty and Spencer Kerkhof; second row, Brian Vanderschaaf, Valentin after a corner kick sailed into senior FLIGHT A: Allard, Dean Schapow and Greg Flood; back row, Coaches Steve Schapow and Tad Walsh who flicked it over to Brill. Low Gross: Marge Grimmer/Pat Kelk Matthew Felix. Not pictured: Charlie Scott and Eric Fennik. “We were working on foot plays in 46 practice and I just ran out to the back Low Net: Grimmer/Fil Scuderi 33 post. Tad did a good job getting it to Second: Kelk 34 WeichertFLIGHT B: my feet,” explained Brill. “I’m proud Low Gross: Dot Rastelli 51 of my guys.” Low Net: Rastelli 29 Young’s goal came off Bell’s per- Second: Nettie Maguire 30 fect throw in from the left side into Third: Eve Kennelly 32 FLIGHT C: Mint Condition the box where he managed to get a Low Gross: Betts Sutman/Mary head above the defenders. Pearsall 63 “They were triple-teaming me the Low Net: Pearsall 34 Second: Evelyn Hecker 35 whole game. This one, I took a couple Third: Sutman 37 steps back and was wide open. I had Putts: Rosemary DeWitt/Martha to get off the ground a little bit. He McCaskie 15 (defender) tried to undercut me but I Chip-in: McCaskie #4, Olga Rose #8, DeWitt #9 still got it in the goal. I’m happy we CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: got the win,” said Young. Group A: Winner: Marge Grimmer 135, “Jimmy (McManus) played a great Runner up: Margaret Hickey/Charleen game. 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Island and the Blue Devils played Defensive players Mathew Trinkle stifling defensive. and Thomas Flannigan, and offen- Westfield, led by defensive tack- sive players Alex Bond and Zack les Ryan Marsh and Ryan Elliot, Choder contributed. and secondary players Wil Johnston, Austin Slifer and Patrick Johnson, continued its shutout defense. The U14 Blue Sharks Bite Blue Devils have not let up a point Roselle Soccer Girls on defense in two games. On spe- cial teams, punter Alex Williams Speed, finesse and great bailed Westfield out with two boom- goalkeeping triumphed over size ing punts. Special teams player Kurt and strength in Roselle as the Scotch Kowalski contributed with several Plains Blue Sharks U14 Girls inter- SWARMING THE ISLANDERS…The Westfield PAL B football team gang county soccer team won its first tackle a Staten Island running back. Westfield defeated Staten Island, 7-0, to up tackles. The offense could not establish game of the season, defeating its record to 2-0. Roselle, 1-0. The second consecu- IN THE THICK OF ACTION… The Westfield PAL A football team get into its dominant ground game. Line- the thick of the action against Staten Island. Westfield lost 15-6 to even its men Michael DeLouisa, Robert tive shutout lifted the Sharks’ record record to 1-1. Westfield PAL B Boys Down Capaldo and Evan Tarlow opened to 1-0-1 but the game was far from up a few holes for the running backs. easy against the huge Roselle team. James O’Rourke led all rushers with Amanda Rodriguez set up the Richmond Boro PAL, 7-0 four carries for 32 yards. Quarter- only goal with a brilliant run back Patrick Dyer connected on two through the defense. Just as she The Westfield PAL B football team Brand managed to get some tough passes to wide receiver Jackson was ready to fire on goal, she was improved its record to 2-0 with a 7-0 yardage up the middle with the assis- O’Leary for gains of 19 and 26 tripped from behind, resulting in a victory over Richmond Boro (Staten tance of linemen Alex Gordon and yards. However, it was the passing penalty kick, which was adroitly Island) in a well-played defensive Tom Snyder. The Little Blue Devils game that would do Westfield in. converted by Erin Brown. After struggle. finally scored in the second half on a Three dropped passes by Westfield that it was the defense and goalie Richmond Boro had a first and 65-yard sweep around the left side by receivers stopped several crucial Melissa McKenna at her acrobatic goal situation in the first quarter but Jack Kephart. Quarterback Dan Kerr series. best that kept the lead intact. the stubborn Westfield defense forced ran in the extra point. Finally, with less than two min- The defense of Lauren Buckley, a fumble and took over possession. Craig Callahan, Matthew Buccino, Lauren Berk, Sarah Lazarus, Toni By game’s end, the Westfield PAL B Erik Gozdieski, Christian Barber and Ann Capece and Sarah Weber was grids kids would recover three more Tim Bergin were defensive standouts. See it all on the Web! once again impenetrable. Other fumbles. The PAL B grid kids will host New standouts for the Sharks included Westfield struggled offensively Providence on Sunday, September 25, www.goleader.com Annie Rubin, Alyssa Young, Jes- most of the game but halfback Taylor at Kehler Stadium in Westfield at 3 p.m. sica DiGiacomo, Kara Gaynor, Rebecca DiGiacomo, Jessica Feeley, Emily Cohen, Dominique 908-233-5555 Osterman, Nikki Hodulik and Giulia Mercuri. FINISHING 1-2 IN SWIMMING…Tom Hansen of Berkeley Heights and P.J. 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MOUNTAINSIDEOpen House: Sun. 9/25 1-5PM PRICE UPON REQUEST MOUNTAINSIDEOpen House: Sun. 9/25 1-5PM $949,900 Welcome to 13 Endor Lane located in the lovely Mountainside community bordering Echo Lake golf course in A beautiful updated nine-room Center hall Colonial located in a park like setting. This custom home features Wychwood. This gracious center entry colonial sits on a tranquil cul de sac and boasts a generous floor plan which spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining room with built-ins & custom crown moldings. The eat-in includes a spacious 1st floor family room with french doors to a delightful screened porch. Formal living room with kitchen features custom Rutt cabinets, Jenn-aire, granite countertop, pantry & a bay window overlooking a fireplace and formal dining room each with bay windows, eat-in kitchen and three large bedrooms complete the beautifully landscaped yard & large patio. New family room with cathedral ceiling & many new features too picture. A rare find in every way - call for your personal tour today. DIR: Mountain Ave. to Woodland lt onto numerous to mention. DIR: Rt. 22 to New Providence Rd. lt on Partridge Rd. #291 (052000550) Wychwood lt onto Endor #13 (052000524)

WESTFIELD Open House: Sun. 9/25 1-5PM PRICE UPON REQUEST WESTFIELDOpen House: Sun. 9/25 1-5PM $759,000 This distinctive custom built Center Entry Colonial combines paramount qualtiy construction with meticulous attention Welcome to this lovely expanded ranch in the heart of Westfield. This home has a flexible floor plan with to detail. Set on an exquisite cul-de-sac and designed on a grand scale, this elegant home features a 2 story entry generous sized rooms to suit any lifestyle, with tasteful upgrades and amenities throughout. This home foyer, designer gourmet kitchen, spectacular family room with stone fireplace, refined living room, gracious dining room, office/study, four generous bedrooms, walkout lower level with great room, full entertaining kitchen, exercise boasts four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, updated eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, living room with room, bonus room & more. The deck spans the entire rear elevation & overlooks an unsurpassed breathtaking 1.39 woodburning fireplace, central air, newer roof and driveway, upgraded electrical and much more. All acres of specimen planting, lush lawns, patios & natural wooded area. Call for your private tour today! DIR: Cooper lovingly maintained on a tranquil landscaped property. DIR: Central Ave. to Roger #330 (052000585) Rd. rt on Wellingtron Downs lt on Wilshire. #5 (052000541) Page 20 Thursday, September 22, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Chrone’s Old-Timers Defeat WHS Events Revealed For September Young Guys in Softball Classic WESTFIELD — Below are some upcoming events for the month of By KERRY MOONEY By the ninth inning, the game was September at Westfield High Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tied until Mike Chrone brought in School. MOUNTAINSIDE – On Saturday, two runs with a lucky swing. Tomorrow, Friday, September 16, Sept 17 at the Chrone’s Annual soft- Willie Costine on the mound threw Westfield Recreation Department’s ball game in Mountainside, the Old- his best pitch of the game, but it was Teen Night, 7 to 11 p.m., Municipal Timers pulled off a 7-5 victory. The lined like a rope right back at him. Building senior gents also bombed the Chrone’s Willie stuck his arm to take one for Monday, September 19, Guidance kids last year by a crushing score of the team to stop the ball with his Advisory Committee, 9:15 a.m. 15-7. forearm. He shook off the pain and Wednesday, September 21, Fac- Team Captain Willie Costine put stopped the runner at 1st. ulty Meetings, 2:05 and 3 p.m. together the winning team. Neal Bra- The oldest representative of the Westfield High Parent Teacher Stu- dley put together the losing team league and now a spectator, Joe “the dent Organization meeting, 7:30 again. fireman” Yaworski said, “The score p.m., Cafeteria B. Nick Archambault knocked in an was closer this year because John Saturday, September 24, Satur- RBI at the start of the game. Then Bradley had to work. Umpire Walter day Science featuring speakers from Charlie Swab brought in two more Betyeman had no one to provide a the WHS Science Department; WHS runs in the third, putting the old tim- little cash to, to loosen up the score.” Marching Band Competition at ers ahead. By the 6th inning, the He went on to say that while growing Piscataway. For more information, “geeser guys” were on fire with the up as a kid in Curwensville, PA, “I please visit www.westfieldnjk12.org help of Cliff D’Anna and Lucky Jack don’t recall anyone missing an op- Thursday, September 29, at 7 p.m., Hay, each picking up a run. portunity to exchange a little friendly Back to School Night. It will begin Compliments of Kerry Mooney for The Westfield Leader and The Times There was only one injury in the cash with the ump.” Umpire Walter in the auditorium with a brief intro- CHRONE’S TAVERN SOFTBALL CHAMPS…The Chrone’s Tavern of Mountainside Annual softball game was, once 6th when a foul ball landed on John Betyeman good-naturedly remarked, duction, then parents follow stu- again, won by the Chrone’s Oldtimers, this time by a score of 7-5. Last year, the Oldtimers pulled out a 15-7 victory. Walsh’s windshield — shattering it. “It is absolutely false that money ex- dents schedules. changed hands from Gents Manager Friday, September 30, registra- John Bradley last year prior to the tion deadline for November 5 SAT start of the game. I/II (test will not be given at WHS). This year, all calls of the umpire Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI, SRES Walter Betyeman seemed to be fair. The money raised is being matched See it all on the Web! NJAR Circle of Excellence Award by Ameriquest Mortgage to total over $1500. This money will go to help www.goleader.com Gold Level: 1997-2004 those from Hurricane Katrina. Direct Line: (908) 301-2052 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Email: [email protected] 209 CENTRAL AVENUE WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 Recent Home Sales (908) 233-5555 EXT. 189 Pamela Rollins Colvin to Jena Scotch Plains: McCredie, 1460 Terrill Road, Robert A. and Sandra B. Graves to $550,000. Frederic C. and Dariann J. Rose, 2111 Antonio M. and Irene M. Tavares GEORGIAN MANOR Algonquin Drive, $491,500. to Mark and Abby Salameh, 1 Tempe Stefan and Kerrin M. Antonsson to Court, $872,500. Maria Rites, 1148 Hetfield Avenue, Sang Hwan and Angela H. Pak to $407,000. Joshua S. and Sam J. G. Krantz, 35 Estate of Sheila B. Fox to Natalie Clydedale Road, $805,000. C. Taylor, 2225 Newark Avenue, Christopher P. Hla and Gyaw and $420,000. Maria T. Ortega to Waldemar and Robert and Margaret Monroy to Malgorzata Radziszewska, 3 Sassa- Francis S. and Mary W. Giglio, 2053 fras Court, $825,000. Hill Top Road, $539,900. Richard and Kathleen Stamberger Harold F. and Kristi M. Hawkins to to Vincent and Annette Evangelista, Robert J. and Margaret A. Monroy, 921 Fox Hill Lane, $999,999. 1272 Christine Circle, $549,900. Ralph Froehlich to 10 Blue Ridge, Victoria Aversa and Vincent Parello LLC c/o David Kessler, 10 Blue Ridge to Guy Checchio and Rose Holdren, Circle, $598,000. 2061 Brookside Drive, $660,000. Lee H. and Jody C. Udelsman to Stanley and Margaret Biner to Ryan and Jennifer McDonald, 16 David and Pamela Magee, 1841 Wood Round Hill Road, $785,000. Road, $735,000. M. M. Real Estate Developers, Inc. Eric and Jennifer N. Wallis to Lisa to Jeffrey and Deborah Brier, 1549 R. Schiff, 1507 Ramapo Way, Frank Street, $869,900. $581,000. M. M. Real Estate Developers, Inc. Eleanor B. Orlando to Antonio and to Richard and Elizabeth Mary Irene Tavares, 25 Fenimore Drive, Catherine Pierson, 7 Cherry Blossom $630,000. Lane, $799,900. Paul and Wendy Van Name to Charles Wills and Carrie Chaves- Arturo R. and Jane M. Oliva, 1940 Wills to Jose Funes, 2398 Hamlette Farmingdale Road, $749,000. Place, $321,500. This stately Georgian Manor, circa 1929, is impressively positioned on nearly 2 rolling, wooded acres that enjoy views of Echo Lake Country Joan Lonergan to Brian S. Arnold, Gordon R. and Mildred V. Andersen Club. Extensive renovations include a grand two-story Family Room, a stunning grand reception hall, gracious columned Living Room and a 19 Maddaket Village, $395,000. to Keith and Jamie Scott, 2260 Jersey magnificent circular Kitchen perfect for entertaining. Offering exquisite original features such as carved mantels, leaded-glass skylight, windows Horst D. and Carol Weinberg to Avenue, $412,900. and doors, delicate ceiling moldings, wainscoting and marble floors, this home boasts 5 Bedrooms including a sumptuous Master Suite, 7 1/2 Adam M. and Lauri R. Steinberg, 7 Barbara F. Davis to Anuba Gaur, Baths, an elevator and much more. This exceptional property is completed with a winding circular driveway, three-car garage, a new slate roof, Debra Court, $850,000. 840 Ternay Avenue, $400,000. tennis court, secluded swimming pool and a variety of covered and sunlit patios embraced by wide lawns, gardens, towering trees and mature Ian and Nicole McGinnis to Harol PUBLIC NOTICE shrubbery. Call today for more information and to arrange your private showing. Cespedes, 307 Farley Avenue, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD $407,000. Offered for $5,895,000 NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Maureen Stith to Theodore W. and ORDINANCE 05-19-R AND PUBLIC HEARING Paula M. Willmott, 360 Myrtle Av- © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. enue, $245,000. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of K. Hovnanian at Scotch Plains, Fanwood on August 9, 2005. Copies of LLC to Scott E. Reynolds, 807 Donato this ordinance can be obtained without Circle, $449,147. cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Glenn M. and Lisa Rollins to Anne Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours E. Reilly, 2378 Bryant Avenue, of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through $600,000. Friday. Louis and Leona C. Rodriguez to This ordinance will amend the Redevel- Jason S. and Stacy O. Harris, 2234 opment Plan for Downtown Fanwood, Block 64 dated February 24, 2005 with Algonquin Drive, $389,000. revisions dated 9/13/05. Blaine J. and Jill M. Klusky to This ordinance is scheduled for adop- Michael and Shari Marcus, 21 tion on October 11, 2005, 7:30 P.M., Treeview Circle, $820,000. Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood New Jersey. Ramesh and Greeta Advani to Eleanor McGovern Stephen N. Lawrence and Janice L. Borough Clerk Innis Thompson, 16 Winchester 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $21.42 Drive, $795,000.

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Committed to Providing the Highest Standards of Professionalism Integrity & Services Westfield This pristine vintage Colonial offering ten rooms, two and a half Elizabeth “Beth” Kroncke baths with many upgrades and fine features. A formal Living Room Sales Associate with fireplace and Dining Room and quiet study are your first taste of this outstanding home. A beautiful Kitchen opens to a - “Rookie of the Year” 2004 bright Breakfast Area with skylights. There is a Family Room Coldwell Banker New Jersey Center Hall Colonial on Beautiful half acre lot. with exposed beams that can be reached from the Dining Room or Rockland County Kitchen area. The Laundry and half bath complete the first floor. $999,000 - NJAR Circle of Excellence Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two full baths all reaming 2004 Bronze Level with charm. The sliding glass door from the Breakfast Area opens to a brick Patio that overlooks a wonderful landscaped yard and www.ElizabethKroncke.net two car detached garage. Offered at $789,900. 209 Central Avenue KATHY SHEA Westfield, NJ 07090 Sales Associate 908-233-5555 x224 DIRECT LINE: 908-301-2020 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Cell: 908-337-5791 E mail: [email protected] ©2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2005 Page 21 Red Cross Assists Victims Of Hurricane Katrina COUNTY – The Tri-County Chap- Due to the extent of the damage ter of the American Red Cross is and the number of people displaced, offering help to those people dis- friends and family members are urged placed by Hurricane Katrina. As to consult the list daily, as it will be some of them make their way to New updated continuously. Individuals Jersey, local Red Cross volunteers may visit the “Family Links Regis- are offering comfort and compas- try” via www.redcross.org or by call- sion to these southerners who have ing 1-877-LOVED-1S to register. lost their homes and livelihoods. The Red Cross is urging the public Assistance is being provided in the to help by volunteering and making form of cash grants, temporary hous- financial contributions to the Ameri- ing, food, clothing and emotional can Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. support. The organization may be contacted The American Red Cross also is online by visiting www.redcross.org VIETNAM MEMORIAL…Groundbreaking begins for the memorial in Eliza- helping family members seeking and clicking on DONATE NOW or beth to honor the 29 servicemen from Elizabeth who were killed in action in the news about their loved ones and by calling 1-800-HELP NOW. Vietnam War. Herb Worthington, Past President of the local Vietnam Veterans evacuees wishing to inform loved Checks may be mailed to the Tri- CARING KIDS…Children in Lynn Billman’s Westfield Day Care kindergarten organization, looks on as Freeholder Al Mirabella speaks. Donations for the ones of their location. A “Family County Chapter, 332 West Front class, along with the day care center staff, donated toiletries, school supplies, memorial can be sent to Elizabeth Vietnam Memorial Fund, c/o Vietnam Veter- Links Registry” has been established Street, Plainfield, N.J. 07060 or the books and toys for families that were evicted from their homes due to Hurricane ans of America Eastern N.J. Chapter 779, P.O. Box 2465, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207. Katrina and are resettling in Perth Amboy. The youngsters were asked to bring at www.redcross.org. Concerned American Red Cross National Of- in some of their favorite toys to share with other children who have lost so much. family members can register the fice, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, Lorraine Keys, a teacher at the day care center, drove the donations down to Perth names of their loved ones and view D.C. 20013. Amboy to be delivered to the families. Counselor to Speak on Kids the list of those already posted. Using Alcohol or Drugs Halfway to St. Pat’s “Your Jersey Shore Connection” WESTFIELD – On Tuesday, Sep- by both addictions and mental health Event Set Tomorrow tember 27, the Family Support Orga- issues, working in one-to-one therapy AREA – The Union County St. Spring Lake-Sea Girt nization (FSO) of Union County will or groups. He currently maintains a Patrick’s Day Parade Committee present a program from 6:30 to 8:30 private practice in Westfield. will host its third annual Halfway Manasquan-Belmar p.m. for parents and caregivers con- The public is invited to this pro- to Saint Patrick’s Day celebration cerned that a young person may be gram, part of the fall series of events tomorrow, Friday, September 23, abusing drugs or alcohol. offered by the FSO of Union County. at the Union Knights of Columbus Certified Alcohol and Drug Coun- The FSO is contracted by the New Chapter No. 4504, located at 1034 selor Rich DeMott, a respected “thera- Jersey Department of Human Services Jeanette Avenue in the Township of Susan Linky Doris Baril pist in recovery” with over 20 years to offer support, education and advo- Union. The event will be held from 732-614-7079 Diane Turton, Realtors 732-995-3088 of sobriety, will address the chal- cacy to parents and caregivers of chil- 8 p.m. until midnight. lenges of both the person who is us- dren with special mental health needs. Live musical entertainment will 732-449-4441 ing and those who care about him or To reserve a spot, be placed on the be provided by Dr. Cheeko’s Island 1216 Third Ave., Spring Lake, NJ 07762 her. The program will take place at mailing list for future events or for Sound. Tickets are $20 per person. FSO’s office at 137 Elmer Street in more information, please call Kathy, For more details, please call Gene Westfield. Vickie or Gail at (908) 789-7625 dur- Sully at (908) 413-7620, Debbie Mr. DeMott helps clients with “dual ing business hours. There is no charge Capasso at (908) 413-5253 or Karen diagnoses,” meaning those affected to attend this event. Cunningham at (908) 241-7710. 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531 St. Marks Avenue ~ Westfield This wonderful Colonial/Victorian home, built in 1906, is bursting with charm! You are captivated immediately by the large and inviting wrap-around porch, as well as the high ceilings, deep moldings and wonderful windows. Offering 9 rooms, including 5 bedrooms, newer kitchen and baths, central air, and so much more, this beautiful home is location perfect…….just a pleasant walk to beautiful downtown Westfield, superb schools, and transportation. Offered at $1,095,000. Weichert Weichert Weichert For additional information or a private tour, please call: Elegant, spacious 7 BR, 4 BTH colonial on .80 acre. Many unique features characterize this home. Custom wainscoting in the hallway,Weichert up the staircase and in the living room is exquisite piano quality mahogany.Weichert 8h ‚yUrr Weichert Original leaded glass sidelights in vestibule and foyer. High ceilings, leaded glass built-in china closet in Sales Associate the dining room, family rm + guest suite addition, gracious covered porch overlooking an in ground pool NJAR Circle of Excellence—2000-2004 Gold Award and mature shade trees, new semi-circular raised patio off newer cherry kitchen, new walkway and driveway. 8hyy9v rp‡)('!""!!#" Walk to town, transportation and school. $1,200,000. 600 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 Office: (908) 233-0065 WESTFIELD OFFICE Weichert 209 CENTRAL AVENUE Weichert Weichert 908-233-5555, EXT. 169 DIRECT LINE: 908-301-2015 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated. © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated.

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The conference will feature six The Mental Health Association of concurrent workshop sessions that Union County, the Union County Di- are offered in the morning and after- vision of Cultural and Heritage Af- noon. The workshops will explore fairs, and the Union County Board of how visual art is a successful strategy Chosen Freeholders are sponsoring in working with well-aging, domes- the interactive daylong conference tic violence trauma, special needs, for mental health and social service children in schools, and counseling, providers, healthcare administrators, and one workshop will describe how OVERLOOK LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN…Dr. Rosalind Dorlen of Overlook educators and artists. to start a visual arts program for spe- LOADING RELIEF SUPPLIES…Union County Freeholder Vice Chairman Al Hospital, third from left, took part in the launch of New Jersey’s new postpartum Attendees will learn new strategies cial populations. Mirabella, left, and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski speak with Union County depression advertising and educational campaign. Also pictured, left to right, are: to reduce stress and anxiety and pro- There also will be a panel discus- employees Jimmy Tighe, second from right, and Tony LaBrutto, right, as they Overlook Chief Operating Officer Robert Garrett, and Dr. Jeffrey Boscamp, both mote mental health. sion, “Vision of the Future,” with load donations from County of Union employees to be delivered to the Community of Hackensack University Medical Center; New Jersey First Lady Mary Jo The fee for early registration by experts about programs in arts and Food Bank of New Jersey for the Katrina Relief Drive. Codey; and New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Commissioner healing moderated by Rory Fred Jacobs. Governor Richard Codey, center, appointed the 20-member panel Wednesday, September 28 (and stu- that made recommendations resulting in the current campaign. dents with current I.D.) is $79 per MacPherson from the Wallace Foun- person, which includes continental dation. Union County Initiates Study breakfast, lunch, snacks and all mate- For more information, please write rials. Registration after this date is to the Union County Division of Cul- For New Bikeway System YMCA Offers Programs $90. Registration on the day of the tural and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl conference is $110. Street, Elizabeth, or call (908) 558- ELIZABETH — Union County two other adjoining counties, The morning keynote presenters 2550. New Jersey Relay users should has authorized $150,000 for the Somerset and Morris, will also be For All Ages This Fall will be Kathleen Gaffney and Julia dial 711. The e-mail address is County-Wide Comprehensive Bi- studied. Kristeller. Ms. Gaffney is co-founder [email protected]. cycle Master Plan, a study that will Parks in Union County are typi- SCOTCH PLAINS – Registration become members of the Y’s com- lead to an integrated bikeway sys- cally long and narrow and they pro- is currently underway for a variety petitive team. tem in Union County. Funding is vide opportunities for off-road bike of programs being offered this fall Youth programs scheduled for the Corzine Leads Forrester through the North Jersey Trans- paths. For on-road bike paths, the at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains fall include All Sports, Tennis, Tae portation Planning Authority with master plan will identify safe routes YMCA, located at 1340 Martine Kwon Do, Roller Hockey, Yoga and matching support from the county. while dealing with the challenges Avenue in Scotch Plains. an all-new Baton Twirling class. By 11 Points In Latest Poll The Bicycle Master Plan is a posed by older, narrower roads that The newly reopened Wellness Several art classes also are avail- study for creating safe, convenient characterize parts of the county. Center now features a mezzanine able, from the Messy Fingers pre- Democrat United States Senator When Democrats were asked bike routes that includes the gen- Previous studies have invento- level. Also new to the facility is a school class to the Art Ventures pro- Jon Corzine leads Republican Doug whom they would favor for the eral goal of promoting more bi- ried 170 miles of county roads, health and fitness initiative entitled gram for fifth to eighth graders. Forrester by 11 percentage points in Democratic presidential nomination cycle use and specific projects that identifying those suitable for bi- “Steppin’ Up” that will provide sup- Parents can participate with their a recent poll conducted by Atlanta- in 2008, New York Senator Hillary can put that goal into action. cycle travel. A Union County study port and resources to families com- children in either the Make a Mas- based Strategic Vision, LLC. Clinton led the field with 40 per- Bicycle travel benefits county of bicycle use along Route 22 also bating inactivity and weight man- terpiece with Me art class or one of In the latest results, Senator cent; followed by former Vice Presi- residents who do not have access identified areas of improvement. agement issues. the scrapbooking classes, which also Corzine leads Mr Forrester, 47 to 36 dent Al Gore with 13 percent; Mas- to a car. Households that need to The plan will incorporate this data, In addition to the usual adult fit- are available to teenagers and adults. percent. Fifteen percent of the re- sachusetts Senator John Kerry, 11 supplement a car with other means along with other information from ness classes, the Y offers several The Y Adventure Guides offers spondents were undecided. percent. of transportation can also benefit individual towns and parklands. Pilates classes that combine stretch- fathers and their children an oppor- The poll found that Senator On the Republican side, former from improved bike travel. Work on the Bicycle Master Plan is ing and strengthening with a focus tunity to take part in activities that Corzine was viewed favorably by 44 New York City Mayor Rudy Guliani The Bicycle Master Plan will expected to begin early next year. on the torso. Anyone new to Pilates will run through next June, includ- percent of the respondents with 40 led the Republican field for 2008 identify opportunities for the county will now be asked to take the Y’s ing a campout planned for the week- percent viewing him unfavorably. with 42 percent, followed by John to link bike paths with places of Legal Professionals “Intro to Pilates” class, which will end of October 21 to 23 at Fairview Mr. Forrester was viewed favorably McCain with 29 percent. New York employment, shopping areas, Plan Dinner Meeting educate participants on the under- Lake YMCA Camp. by 37 percent of respondents with 35 Governor George Pataki received 5 schools, and mass transportation. lying principles of the mat exer- Family Nights are scheduled for the percent viewing him unfavorably. percent. Recreational use will also form part COUNTY – UCLSA…the asso- cises. first Friday of every month. Beginning When asked if they were satisfied When asked if they would like to of the new bikeway system. ciation for legal professionals, will The Y’s swim program continues at 7 p.m., children and adults of all with the two candidates running or see Secretary of State Condoleezza In addition, the Master Plan will hold its regular monthly dinner meet- to offer water orientation for in- ages will be able to enjoy a special would they prefer someone else to Rice run for President in 2008, 40 enable Union County to partici- ing on Tuesday, September 27, at the fants as young as six months to activity or performance, followed by a run for governor, 35 percent said percent said “yes” and 36 percent pate in the East Coast Greenway. Firehouse Eatery & Pub, located at progressive lessons for children up family swim from 8 to 9 p.m. they were satisfied; 52 percent said said “no.” when her name was placed The Greenway is a belt of bicycle 455 St. Georges Avenue in Rahway. to 14 years, with a “Learn to Dive” The YMCA also offers full-day they would prefer other candidates. in the field for president, Secretary paths that stretches from Florida to Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. class set to be introduced this fall. and drop-off child care, Gym Jams The poll gave President Bush an Rice only received 8 percent. Maine. The proposed county por- The guest speaker will be Rosemarie From parent/toddler classes, Nursery School, Four Plus, and overall approval rating of 38 percent When asked if they approved of tion would connect with Middlesex Strawn, a motivational speaker, through preschool and kindergar- KinderWrap, as well as before and with 53 percent disapproving of his President Bush’s selection of John County from the south and Essex trainer and author. The cost of the ten levels, the Y’s gymnastics pro- after school child care for elemen- job performance. Roberts as Chief Justice of the United County from the north. Links with complete dinner is $23 per person gram is designed to develop a child’s tary and middle school students. For Acting Governor Richard Codey States Supreme Court, 53 percent and includes the meal, tax, tip and self-esteem while improving more information, please call the received a job approval rating of 51 approved and 33 percent disap- PUBLIC NOTICE seminar. For reservations, please call percent with 34 percent disapprov- proved. Diane Hahn at (908) 241-9339. strength, balance and coordination. YMCA at (908) 889-8880 or visit TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Ultimately, some gymnasts will www.fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org. ing. Senator Frank Lautenberg had When asked if they felt New Jer- UCLSA is part of a tri-level asso- 53 percent approving of his job per- sey was going in the right direction ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ciation of legal professionals seek- formance with 27 percent disapprov- or the wrong direction, 32 percent NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on ing to increase their legal education OCTOBER 6, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the ing said “right,” 57 percent said “wrong.” Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, and broaden their networking op- The poll gave former New Jersey The poll of 800 likely New Jersey Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch portunities. Members include legal Governor James McGreevey a fa- voters was September 12 to 14. The Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will secretaries, paralegals and judicial vorable rating of 30 percent and a margin of error is plus or minus 3 hold a public hearing to consider the fol- secretaries as well as local, county disapproval mark of 55 percent. percent. lowing appeal: and state government employees. OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, Student memberships also are avail- INC. for the following use and bulk vari- ances in order to allow the installation of able. twelve (12) telecommunications antennas For more information about onto an existing PSE&G electrical trans- UCLSA membership and/or schol- mission tower with the installation of an arship opportunities, please call equipment cabinet and fence at the prop- erty located at 1551 Cooper Road (Block Membership Chairwoman Susie 12001, Lot 18), Scotch Plains. Mack at (973) 849-2543 or e-mail Use Variance pursuant to Section 23- [email protected]. 3.5c of the Zoning Ordinance whereby telecommunications antennas are not spe- PUBLIC NOTICE cifically permitted and therefore are pro- hibited in all zones of the Township; BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Variance pursuant to Section 23-3.4A, NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Para. A, Col.13 of the Zoning Ordinance ORDINANCE 05-21-R Weichert whereby the maximum height allowed in AND PUBLIC HEARING the R-1 Zone is thirty-five (35) feet; exist- An ordinance was introduced by the ing and proposed height: 120 to 123 feet; Mayor and Council of the Borough of and WeichertFanwood on August 9, 2005. Copies of Variance pursuant to Section 23-2.3o of this ordinance can be obtained without the Zoning Ordinance whereby maximum cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood fence height allowed is six (6) feet; pro- Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, posed: eight (8) feet. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Legal Advertising PLANNING BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the An Amendment to Ordinance No. 05- ORDINANCE 05-18-R The Westfield Planning Board will meet 17-R, AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICI- AND PUBLIC HEARING ordinance as follows was passed and adopted by the Town Council of the Town on October 5, 2005 in Council Chambers PAL COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF An ordinance was introduced by the of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE in the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 FANWOOD TO AMEND THE DEVEL- East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey OPMENT FEES ORDIDNANCE DELET- Mayor and Council of the Borough of September 13, 2005. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT at 8:00 p.m. to conduct a public hearing on ING SECTION III, was introduced and Fanwood on August 9, 2005. Copies of Claire J. Gray FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY a proposed amendment of the land use passed on first reading by the Mayor and this ordinance can be obtained without Acting Town Clerk THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood plan element of the Master Plan of the Council of the Borough of Fanwood at a Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1851 RESOLUTION 05-09-174 RESOLUTION 05-09-175 Town of Westfield. The proposed amend- meeting held on August 9, 2005. Copies of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ment recommends that the maximum per- this amendment to Ordinance No. 05-17- Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates; CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates; THE CODE OF mitted building height in the RS and RM R can be obtained without cost at the of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Eleven Tindall Road; Middletown, New Eleven Tindall Road; Middletown, New THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, residential zones be reduced from 38 feet Fanwood Borough Hall, Municipal Clerk’s Friday. Jersey 07748 Jersey 07748 CHAPTER 16 to 35 feet. Office, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, This ordinance will amend Chapter 184 NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional The proposed amendment is on file in New Jersey, between the hours of 8 A.M. of the Borough Code revising the Sched- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1852 Planning Services for Specific Planning Planning Services for Specific Land Use the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North and 4 P.M., Monday through Friday. ule of Fees for Zoning Approval. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Board Applications. Goddard School Ap- Study. Revised Master Plan Re-examina- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and This ordinance amends the develop- This ordinance is scheduled for adop- THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF plication, Block 91, Lots 3, 4 & 5, 328 tion, Report, Borough Ordinance Revi- may be inspected by interested members ment fees ordinance by deleting Section tion on October 11, 2005, 7:30 P.M., WESTFIELD, South Avenue. sions. of the public on Monday through Friday, III. Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine CHAPTER 13 - MOTOR VE- DURATION: Expires December 31, DURATION: Expires December 31, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A public hearing on this amendment will Avenue, Fanwood New Jersey. HICLES AND TRAFFIC 2005. 2005. 1 T - 9/22/05, The Leader Fee: $18.87 be held on October 11, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. Eleanor McGovern AMOUNT: Not to exceed $5,000.00 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $9,400.00 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1853 Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk A Copy of the Resolution and Contract A Copy of the Resolution and Contract 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $20.40 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PUBLIC NOTICE Borough Clerk THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF relating to the services are on file and relating to the services are on file and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $21.42 WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13. available for public inspection in the office available for public inspection in the office PUBLIC NOTICE of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine PLANNING BOARD 1 T - 9/22/05, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Planning Board Meeting of the Township THE TOWN BANK PUBLIC NOTICE Borough Clerk Borough Clerk THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD of Scotch Plains held on September 12, The Town Bank with its main office lo- 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $20.91 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $20.91 2005, the Board adopted the Resolutions RESOLUTION 05-09-172 TOWN OF WESTFIELD cated at 520 South Avenue in Westfield, for The PRC Group, Heather Glen @ INVITATION TO BID PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE New Jersey is applying to the Federal CONTRACTOR: Kupper Associates; 15 Scotch Plains for lot line adjustments on Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Stelton Road; Piscataway, New Jersey Sealed proposals will be received by the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Block 6102, Lots 12.08, 12.09, 12.10, the State of New Jersey Department of 08855-0036 Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 12.11, 12.12; Block 6102, Lots 12.04, Banking to establish a branch location at NATURE OF SERVICE: Professional bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 12.05, 12.06; Block 6201, Lots 4.01, 4.02; 328 South Avenue in Fanwood, New Jer- Engineering Services, Design and Bid Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Block 6104, Lots 1.01, 1.02, 1.03 and a sey, 07023 Phase Services, Forest Road Park Irriga- 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, front-yard variance for 220 Throwbridge Any person wishing to comment on this tion System. October 3, 2005 for the SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et Drive, Block 6106, Lot 16. seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- application may file his or her comments in DURATION: For a period ending no The file pertaining to this application is in writing with the regional director of the later than December 31, 2005. “2005 NORTH EUCLID AV- tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 10/20/05 the office of the Planning Board and avail- ENUE CURB REPLACEMENT and opened and read for: FDIC at the FDIC’s regional office located AMOUNT: Not to exceed $8,000.00 able for public inspection during regular at 20 Exchange Place, 4th Floor, New A Copy of the Resolution and Contract PROJECT, WESTFIELD, NEW office hours. JERSEY”. Route U.S. 22 (1953) Contract No. 508950667, Drainage Improvements; From North York, New York 10005 within 15 days from relating to the services are on file and of Locust Avenue to New Providence Road, Borough of Mountainside, Union County Barbara Horev the date of this notice or October 6, 2005. available for public inspection in the office The work under this Proposal includes 100% STATE Secretary to the Planning Board The nonconfidential portions of the ap- of the Borough Clerk, 75 North Martine the furnishing of all labor, materials and DP NO: 05144 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $18.87 plication are on file at the appropriate Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. equipment necessary to complete the work Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. PUBLIC NOTICE FDIC office and are available for public Eleanor McGovern as shown on the Contract Drawings and inspection during regular business hours. Borough Clerk described in the Contract Specifications, 17:27. Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, apparent low bidder SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Photocopies of the nonconfidential por- 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $19.89 and Proposals shall be in accordance with CHANCERY DIVISION tion of the application file will be made such Drawings and Specifications and the must provide a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclo- sure Form within seven (7) state business days from the project bid date.. UNION COUNTY available upon request. PUBLIC NOTICE terms proposed in the Contract. The work DOCKET NO. F-13094-05 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $21.42 consists primarily of the construction of Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION FILE NO. XRZ 71322 approximately 3,800 lineal feet of granite tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY block curb, 4,275 square feet of 6 inch funded projects. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et www.goleader.com NOTICE TO BIDDERS thick concrete, 1,590 square feet of 4 inch (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: thick concrete, 112 square yards of bitumi- seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Sealed proposals will be received by the SHARILYNN K. LAWSON, her heirs, nous concrete driveway repair, 283 cubic Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. Board of Education of the Westfield School devisees, and personal representa- PUBLIC NOTICE yards of roadway excavation, 394 tons of The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 District, Union County, New Jersey, at the tives, and her, their or any of their 6 inch thick bituminous concrete stabilized U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, successors in right, title and interest; TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS base course, 1,700 square yards of top Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Westfield, New Jersey, for the following YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT soil & sod, and other related items. The submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on supplies, equipment or services: REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, successful bidder shall start construction the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- BID FOR: ten (10) days after notice of award of plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 B06-11 FIRM TRANSPORTATION OF Contract is given, and shall complete all website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the ment of the Township of Scotch Plains instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view and Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside, held on September 8, 2005, the following NATURAL GAS work within forty-five (45) working days New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num- after the start of construction. download the documents and additional $100.00 per month for unlimited access to decisions of the Board were memorial- BIDS DUE: ber 1-908-233-8500, an Answer to the All bidders must submit with their bid download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. ized: OCTOBER 11, 2005 AT 2:00 PM Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (BUT NOT Complaint and Amendment To Foreclo- a copy of their New Jersey Business Granted a rear-yard setback Variance OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the sure Complaint filed in a civil action, in The bids will be received at the Admin- Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- with conditions to Douglas and Joanne following locations: which Wells Fargo Bank N.A. successor istration Building, 302 Elm Street, mit proof of registration will disqualify Layne for the construction of an addition 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus, Rt 70 West by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mort- Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date the bid. at the premises located at 1129 Lincoln Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ gage, Inc. is plaintiff, and HENRY J. and at the time indicated, and then publicly Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Avenue (Block 8704, Lot 3.02), Scotch 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 JOHNSON, et al., are defendants, pend- opened and read aloud. furnished and must be delivered at the ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Plains. Bids must be in strict compliance with place and before the hour above men- 3 T - 9/22/05, 9/29/05 and 10/6/05, The Leader Fee: $208.08 Chancery Division, Union County, and Granted parking Variances and upheld specifications. Specifications may be se- tioned, and must be accompanied by a PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE bearing Docket F-13094-05 within thirty- cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm certified check or bid bond payable to the existing Variances with conditions to All five (35) days after 09/22/2005 exclusive Saints’ Episcopal Church in order to Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at BOROUGH OF FANWOOD of such date, or if published after 09/22/ permit the utilization of a vacant lot to the 789-4407. Bids must be made on the least ten percent (10%) of the base amount 2005, (35) days after the actual date of proposal forms in the manner designated. of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor The Bond Ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading rear of the property located at 559 Park at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey, held on such publication, exclusive of such date. If Avenue (Block 1401, Lot 15), Scotch Proposals must be endorsed on the out- more than $20,000.00. Each bid must you fail to do so, judgement by default may side of the sealed envelope, with the name also be accompanied by a Surety Com- September 13, 2005. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing Plains. thereon at a meeting of said Borough Council to be held at the Municipal Building, 75 be rendered against you for the relief de- Linda M. Lies of the bidder, the bidder’s address and pany Certificate stating that said Surety manded in the Complaint and Amend- the name of the supplies, equipment, or Company would provide the bidder with North Martine Avenue, in said Borough on October 11, 2005 at 7:30 o’clock p.m. and Board Secretary during the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ment To Foreclosure Complaint. You shall 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $21.93 services for which the bid is submitted. It the required Performance bond in the full file your Answer and proof of service in is understood and agreed that proposals amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collu- Bond Ordinance will be made available at the Clerk’s Office to the members of the general public who shall request the same. duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior may be delivered before the time or at the sion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualifica- Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- PUBLIC NOTICE place specified for opening. The Board of tion Statement, Statement of Ownership, ELEANOR MCGOVERN plex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Education assumes no responsibility for on the forms included in and explained in BOROUGH CLERK together with your check in the sum of ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. the contract documents. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD $135.00 representing the filing fee in ac- The Board of Education of the Town of Bidders must be in compliance with all ORDINANCE 05-22-S cordance with the rules of civil practice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 OCTOBER 6, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the BOND ORDINANCE REAPPROPRIATING $147,960 PROCEEDS OF OB- and procedure. reserves the right to accept or reject any supplement to the law against discrimina- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, LIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES FOR THE This action has been instituted for the and/or all bids for the whole or any part and tion (Affirmative Action) and must pay Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS BY THE BOROUGH OF purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage waive any informalities in the interest of workmen the prevailing wage rates pro- Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY dated 09/10/2003 made by Henry J. the Board of Education. No bid may be mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart- Johnson and Angela Johnson, h/w as hold a public hearing to consider the fol- withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days ment of Labor and Industry for this project, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF mortgagors, to Wells Fargo Home Mort- lowing appeal: after the date set for the opening thereof. copies of which are on file in the Office of FANWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all gage, Inc. recorded on 11/13/2003 in Book Nayan and Bindu Dalal (cont’d) for Bidding shall be in conformance with the the Town engineer. members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: 10403 of Mortgages for Union County, applicable requirements of Plans and specifications may be seen or two (2) Variances in order to permit the Page 0877; and (2) to recover possession construction of a one-story sunroom addi- N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to procured at the office of the Town Engi- SECTION 1: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-39, it is hereby determined that $147,960 of the bond of, and concerns premises commonly tion and a two-story addition at the pre- the “Public School Contracts Law”. neer, Public Works Center, 959 North known as 712-14 Stelle Avenue a/k/a 712 Bidders are required to comply with the Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The proceeds of obligations originally made available pursuant to the following ordinances of mises located at 27 Winchester Drive Stelle Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060. (Block 16002, Lot 1), Scotch Plains, con- requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- Mayor and Council reserve the right to the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, New Jersey is no longer necessary for the purposes for which the obligations previously were authorized. Each amount is listed If you are unable to obtain an attorney, trary to the following sections of the Zoning lations of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). reject any bid, and to waive any informality you may communicate with the New Jer- By order of the Town of Westfield Board in any bid, if in the interest of the Town; it under the column, “Balance to be Reappropriated, “ and is further described by reference Ordinance: sey Bar Association by calling 732-249- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph B, Col- of Education, Union County, New Jersey. is deemed advisable to do so. to the number of the bond ordinance pursuant to which such amounts have been made available, the original appropriation made by the bond ordinance, and the description of 5000. You may also contact the Lawyer umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard set- Robert A. Berman Kenneth B. Marsh Referral Service of the County of venue by Board Secretary Town Engineer the improvement for which such amounts originally were appropriated. back required is fifty (50) feet; proposed calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot afford [one-story addition] is approximately forty- 1 T - 9/22/05, The Leader Fee: $47.43 1 T - 9/22/05, The Leader Fee: $65.28 The $147,960 bond proceeds to be reappropriated are made available as follows: an attorney, you may communicate with two (42) feet; and the Legal Services office of the County of PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance Appropriation Description of Improvement Balance to be Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph B, Col- Number Reappropriated venue by calling 908-354-4340. umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard set- UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 98-06-S $116,000 Reconstruction of North Avenue $ 74,460 Sharilynn K. Lawson, her heirs, devi- back required is fifty (50) feet; proposed: ORDINANCE NO. : 618-2005 04-05-S $77,500 North Avenue Reconstruction $ 73,500 sees, and personal representatives, and [two-story addition] is approximately forty- INTRO DATE: 7/28/05 her, their or any of their successors in five (45) feet. TOTAL $147,960 right, title and interest is made a party NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced SECTION 2: defendant to this foreclosure action by Ernesto and Susan Hernandez and passed on the first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders The total amount of $147,960 referred to in Section 1 above is hereby reappropriated reason of a certain judgement entered in (cont’d) for Variances as amended in of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 15th day of September, 2005, and that as follows: the Office of the Clerk of the Superior order to permit the construction of an ad- said Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting dition at the premises located at 1590 Reconstruction of Russell Road and Watson Road $90,000 Court of New Jersey bearing judgement of said Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, Elizabeth, New number J-054787-2002 on 3/5/02, wherein Ramapo Way (Block 11702, Lot 11), Jersey, on the 29th of September, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said Park Improvements including La Grande Park Ball Field $57,960 you, Sharilynn K. Lawson are the judge- Scotch Plains, contrary to the following matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein sections of the Zoning Ordinance: SECTION 3: ment creditor and Henry J. Johnson Jr. is will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, Col- The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions the judgement debtor and for any lien, A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public umn 7 whereby minimum front-yard set- of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolution in the form claim or interest he may have in, to or notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County back required is forty (40) feet; proposed: promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital against the mortgaged premises. of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the approximately 39.71 feet; and budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph C, Col- Services, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey is on file with the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, umn 8 whereby minimum side-yard set- Borough Clerk and is available for public inspection. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN Elizabeth, New Jersey. Attorneys At Law back required is ten (10) feet; proposed: Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders SECTION 4: 200 Sheffield Street, Suite 301 approximately six (6) feet [covered porch This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final side]. ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN P.O. Box 1024 adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Curtis and Hope Brand for a Variance 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $93.84 UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS BONDS IN THE 1 T - 9/22/05, The Leader Fee: $69.87 in order to permit the construction of a one- AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 TO FINANCE A PROPOSED PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE story addition at the premises located at RENOVATION OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT TO BE SPON- 579 West Court (Block 3301, Lot 25), SORED BY RELATED APARTMENTS PERSEVERATION, LLC, OR ITS Scotch Plains, contrary to the following DESIGNEE (THE “DEVELOPER”) IN THE BOROUGH OF ROSELLE, IN NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE section of the Zoning Ordinance: THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Column 8 whereby minimum side-yard setback WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES required is eight (8) feet; existing and created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) proposed: approximately six (6) [6.3] feet. of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as a public body corporate and politic AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to and in accordance with the county Omnipoint Communications, Inc. for improvement authorities law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I, Corinne Clements Stutcavage, the Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, the following use and bulk variances in the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and Union County, New Jersey will sell at a public auction on the 19th day of October 2005, in the Municipal Court in the Municipal Building, order to allow the installation of twelve (12) WHEREAS, Related Apartments Perseveration, LLC, or its designee (the “Devel- 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 10 o’clock in the morning, the below described lands. telecommunications antennas onto an oper”) proposes to undertake a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of the purchase The said lands will be sold to make the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against that same on the 19th day of October 2005 existing PSE&G electrical transmission Oak Park, and to undertake improvements to the property, including upgrading unit together with interest and cost of sale, exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2005. tower with the installation of an equipment kitchens, bathrooms, and appliances, replacing windows, upgrading common areas, and Said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in cabinet and fence at the property located site work such as landscaping, all at that certain property located at 1 Garden Drive, being no case in excess of eighteen (18) per cent per annum. Payment for the sale shall be made in cash, certified or cashier’s check or money at 1551 Cooper Road (Block 12001, Lot Lot 1 in Block 1502 in the Borough of Roselle (the “Borough”), also known as Oak Park order before the conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. Payment of “Premiums” should be with separate funds. 18), Scotch Plains: Apartments; and Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchase will be struck off and sold to the municipality in fee for redemption Use Variance pursuant to Section 23- WHEREAS, Oak Park Apartments is a 254 unit residential apartment community and at eighteen (18) per cent per annum and the municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose right of redemption. 3.5c of the Zoning Ordinance whereby an affordable housing community with all units covered by a Project-Based Section 8 The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statues of New telecommunications antennas are not spe- contract administered by HUD; and Jersey, 1937 and amendments thereto. cifically permitted and therefore are pro- WHEREAS, upon completion of the Project, the apartments shall remain an affordable At anytime before the sale, the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on the property, with interest and costs incurred hibited in all zones of the Township; housing community for tenants of low and moderate income; and up to the time of payment by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or money order. Variance pursuant to Section 23-3.4A, WHEREAS, an application has been made to the Union County Improvement In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Para. A, Col. 13 of the Zoning Ordinance Authority (“Authority”) for a loan to finance the Project; and Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution whereby the maximum height allowed in WHEREAS, the Authority expects to obtain funds with which to make the loan to the Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality the R-1 Zone is thirty-five (35) feet; exist- Developer through the issuance of its bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 (the is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner ing and proposed height: 120 to 123 feet; “Bonds”); and or operator of the site. and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 13 (“Section 13”) of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including the name of the owner as shown on the Variance pursuant to Section 23-2.3o 56), prior to the issuance of the Bonds, the Authority shall make a detailed report with last tax duplicate and the total amount due thereon respectively on the 19th day of October 2005, exclusive of the lien for the year are of the Zoning Ordinance whereby maxi- respect to such financing to the Board of Freeholder of the County, which report shall as listed below: mum fence height allowed is six (6) feet; include copies or a description of, without limitation, the Financing Documents; and Corinne Clements Stutcavage proposed: eight (8) feet. WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such Collector of Taxes Marke Enterprises, Inc. t/a Bowcraft purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the Scotch Plains, New Jersey Amusement Park, an existing non-con- inhabitants of the County of Union; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are # BLOCK & LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TAX MUNIC. INTEREST COST TOTAL forming use in the ML-1 Zone, for a Use not unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means 1 203 - 3 SLBIG, LLC 445 TERRILL ROAD 7,967.35 60.00 1,404.78 100.00 9,532.13 Variance and Waiver of site plan approval of providing for the needs of the inhabitants of the County of Union and will not create an 2 502 - 6 HARPER, ROBERT & in order to permit the installation of an undue financial burden to be placed upon the County. MARIE ELENA 1634 FRONT ST 7,953.24 0.00 1,524.37 100.00 9,577.61 additional ride at the property located at NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- 3 503 - 16 CIOFFI, JOHN & ANN 1711 E. SECOND ST 2,692.22 0.00 323.45 60.31 3,075.98 2524-2545 Route 22 West (Block 4802, ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, as follows: 4 1802 - 13 219 PARK AVE. ASSOC, LLC 219 PARK AVE 2,714.79 0.00 331.24 60.92 3,106.95 Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12), Scotch Plains. Section 1. In accordance with Section 13 and all other applicable law, the Board of 5 1802 - 14 211 PARK AVE. ASSOC, LLC 211 PARK AVE 2,351.70 0.00 266.13 52.36 2,670.19 Said installation constitutes the expansion Freeholders hereby consents to (i) the Project and the financing of same, (ii) the 6 1904 - 5 TUCKER, JEANETTE 1996 PROSPECT AVE 6,642.36 0.00 1,096.00 100.00 7,838.36 of a non-conforming use, which is prohib- execution and delivery by the Authority of the Mortgage, Indenture, Continuing 7 2303 - 28 BARATUCCI, ANTONIO 1965 PORTLAND AVE 1,629.16 0.00 68.42 33.95 1,731.53 ited by Section 23-6.1a(3) of the Zoning Disclosure Agreement, and such other documents as necessary and reasonable for the 8 2602 - 2 DI FRANCESCO, ANTHONY Ordinance. transaction (the “Financing Documents”), which documents shall be filed with the Clerk ESTATE OF 379 COOK AVE 3,072.15 0.00 420.83 69.86 3,562.84 of the Board prior to the issuance of any Bonds, (iii) the adoption by the Authority of the All interested persons may be present 9 4001 - 19 MORTARULO, JOHN 330 WILLIAM ST 3,094.64 0.00 425.59 70.40 3,590.63 Bond Resolution, and (iv) the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds to effect such and be heard. 10 4401 - 14 WEST, MARY E. 4 JOHNSON ST 980.92 0.00 162.82 22.87 1,166.61 purpose. The consent hereto given to the Financing Documents contemplates the The file pertaining to this application is in 11 5901 - 18 ZLOTNIKOFF, ALISA 15 GARY COURT 7,537.38 0.00 1,409.49 100.00 9,046.87 insertion of the final financing terms. the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- 12 6201 - 12 CHERRYSTONE BAY, LLC 737 JERUSALEM RD 3,140.37 0.00 750.56 77.82 3,968.75 Section 2. This resolution shall take at the time and in the manner provided by law. ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch 13 7401 - 26 JENKINS, LINDA 2321 MORSE AVE 3,783.58 0.00 560.97 86.89 4,431.44 Section 3. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall Plains, and is available for public inspec- 14 8104 - 22 AHWAL, THEODORA & forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, tion during regular office hours. SAMIR 2363 WHITTIER AVE 3,636.56 0.00 76.36 74.26 3,787.18 Executive Director of the Authority, and John G. Hudak, Esq., Frohling & Hudak, LLC, Linda M. Lies 15 14301 - 17.01 RODRIGUES, VICTOR 2 ALTON WAY 5,796.89 0.00 455.06 100.00 6,351.95 Bond Counsel to the Authority. Board Secretary 1 T - 9/22/05, The Leader Fee: $126.48 4 T - 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 & 10/13/05, The Times Fee: $532.44 1 T - 9/22/05, The Times Fee: $83.64 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 22, 2005 Page 25 POPCORN™ TAKE THE STAGE The Man: Premiere Stages’ Realistic Is More Like a Mouse Boy Gets Girl Mesmerizes

One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY realistic awkwardness on their first Specially Written For The Westfield Leader and The Times By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER back. date echoes initial date jitters we 2 popcorns Only moderately fazed by the turn CRANFORD – In the real world, have all experienced. The Man, about a dental supply stories don’t always end “happily Carl Wallnau plays Theresa’s boss salesman (Eugene Levy) who unin- of events, both on and off screen, and yakking throughout the doings, ever after.” This is one of the truisms wonderfully well. Through the whole tentionally partners up with a Federal shared in Boy Gets Girl by play- experience, his confident, profes- agent (Samuel L. Jackson), belongs Levy’s salesman continually attempts to make friends with his involuntary wright Rebecca Gilman that Pre- sional character pauses to reflect to the genre known as the buddy pic- miere Stages, the professional Ac- sympathetically on how he might ture. More specifically, it falls within associate. Jackson’s special agent will have none of it. He is merely menac- tors’ Equity Association (AEA) the- have victimized women in his life. the phylum commonly referred to as atre program at Kean University pre- Theresa’s colleague Mercer, the the salt ‘n’ pepper film. Such pairings ing. His visage stays set on the same slow burn for the duration. sents through this weekend, Sep- extremely talented Chris Henry are usually meant to be both instruc- tember 22 through 25. Coffey, wants to write about her tive and humorous, though you Missing the whole point, the film is proof that two actors working in sepa- The play starts out simply with a troubles for the magazine, which couldn’t tell it from this mouse of a blind date. Now a blind date is per- makes her feel violated all over again. movie. rate vacuums do not a buddy flick make. A good script doctor might fectly safe if arranged by people He, too, comes to see her unfortu- While the lacklustre Salt and Pep- who know you both, if you meet in a nate plight by the final scene. per (1968) featuring Rat-Packers have painted Vann a bit more self- Boy Gets Girl, Kean University’s Premiere Stages effacing once his new pal makes the public place and if you don’t give Kean University Chairman of the Sammy Davis, Jr. and Peter Lawford out too much personal information. Department of Theatre Holly popularized the notion, the best ex- genial overture. That failing, the al- ternative would be to give comedian We all know those blind date rules Rhoades develops the character of ample by which to measure all other Local Libraries Report and usually abide by them in the Detective Beck. In Act I, Beck is farcical entries in the genus is Silver Levy a lot more jokes and just let him run with the ball. But then there’s ever-changing world of online dat- stereotypically all business because Streak (1976), starring Richard Pryor ing match-ups. she thinks it’s just a routine case she and Gene Wilder. On the straight dra- always the politics of Hollywood to Stellar Summer Reading consider. Doubtless, Jackson’s camp Ms. Gilman’s heroine, Theresa has encountered. When Theresa and matic side, Sidney Poitier and Tony By MARYLOU MORANO library’s Public Services Librarian. Bedell, a high-powered writer for a the detective meet in the park in Act would have frowned upon such stra- Specially Written For The Westfield Leader and The Times Curtis in The Defiant Ones (1958) Younger children kept tabs of books magazine in New York City, meets II, however, the canned speeches remain the duo to beat. tegic upstaging. Several hundred area children had read or read to them, while older Granted, there are a few laughs, her blind date Tony at a noisy bar. He Beck has rehearsed for victims take The Man, dropped down to this the opportunity to experience the joy readers monitored their reading min- seems to be a nice enough computer on a layer of warmth as the two paragraph because it doesn’t deserve though never quite enough to go of summer reading by participating utes. Ms. Corona reported that a total around. Yet even sadder, the getting- geek and knows a friend of a friend. exchange haunting biographical in- to share space with either of those in “Dragons, Dreams and Daring of 1,763 books were either read by or Excellent. Theresa doesn’t give him formation. two, evinces not even the slightest to-know you aspect of the movie re- Deeds,” a reading program sponsored read to participants, and older readers mains stuck in low gear. her home phone number and doesn’t Lacey Jones supplies comic relief dash of their filmic DNA. The chem- by the national organization “Sum- clocked in a whopping 883 hours and let him take her home. She’s no dope. in this dark piece with her high plat- istry never flows in earnest. The di- You feel like launching up to the mer Reading Collaborative” and en- 15 minutes of summer reading. stage, filtering through the screen, She does all the right things. But form wedge shoes, naiveté and inap- rection is non-distinct. And to state dorsed by the New Jersey State Li- “This year, children participated in somehow, everything goes terribly propriate business clothes. that the writing is uninspired is too pulling both principals into a huddle brary in Trenton. greater numbers. They were really and explaining: “Look…this is a salt wrong. Les Kennkat, an ailing, lecherous kind. The Westfield Memorial Library, enthused about the theme. This year’s Tony misreads cues, sends her end- porno filmmaker played by James Pity is, it looked so good on paper. ‘n’ pepper, buddy movie. As dispar- Scotch Plains Public Library, Free reading figures exceed last year’s,” ate as your cultures are, as diverse as less floral bouquets at work and won’t Alyward, is alternately funny and Eugene Levy and Samuel L. Jack- Public Library of Mountainside and said Ms. Corona. listen to her resounding “no.” Her pathetic. He is a Hugh Heffner cari- son? Better dipoles there have rarely your folkways and mores may be, Fanwood Memorial Library all par- Fanwood Memorial Library gave you’re supposed to represent hope.” clear rejection only fans his passion cature who has found his niche film- been. The tagline is great: “One guy ticipated in the program, along with its summer reading program a theat- and he winds up obsessed. As he ing women’s breasts, and can’t be walks the walk. The other talks and Well, isn’t that what the cliché libraries in 30 other states. rical twist when it offered its young mandates? We have become inured to stalks her, audience members squirm anything but that caricature. talks. Only one of them can be…” At Westfield Memorial Library, 620 readers a drama workshop entitled with identification. Nadine Charlsen, who teaches set But it’s all downhill from there. the hackneyed. Offering up a salt ‘n’ elementary school-aged youngsters “Dragons, Dreams and Drama.” pepper movie containing virtually no Producing Artistic Director John design, lighting design, scene paint- Mr. Levy quickly establishes his sub- took part in “Dragons, Dreams and Twenty youngsters in grades 5 Wooten offers this last show of the ing and stage management at Kean, urban breadwinner persona. He is spice, The Man does nothing to amend Daring Deeds,” while 126 teens par- through 9 participated. that mindset. 2005 season as something entirely proves that she can produce what Andy Fiddler, the common man ticipated in “Joust Read,” the teenage The program came to an end in different from the other two Equity she asks of her students. Her multi- extraordinaire…a hero not only in his * * * * * * * component of the program, which in August with the production of The shows that preceded it. The two-act faceted set is both functional and own home, but in the wild and wooly The Man, rated PG-13, is a New Westfield was offered online. In ad- Dreadful Dragon by Margaret Wylie play has an especially strong second visually interesting, with revolving world of dental supply sales as well. Line Cinema release directed by Les dition, the library offered a “Little Brydon. In addition to those involved act that propels the audience to the panels and full scene sets that are And it’s just that fame that has him Mayfield and stars Samuel L. Jack- Listeners” program for those too in the drama workshop, 100 addi- edge of their seats. exchanged effortlessly. traveling to Detroit, where he’s slated son, Eugene Levy and Luke Goss. young to read. The number of books tional children took part in “Dragons, Wooten has assembled a stellar Boy Gets Girl is about the masks to address a convention of his peers. Running time: 84 minutes read to them measured their progress. Dreams and Daring Deeds.” cast that is able to display how this we all don and the facades we all Naturally, as the contrivances of “Since numerous studies tell us “I feel it is such a service for chil- terrifying situation affects not just wear for protection. It is a story of mediocre movies would dictate, a case County Hosts Arts & that children who read for fun during dren to have a place to read which the person being stalked, but the how the sexes treat each other as of mistaken identity puts him up close the summer do better in school the will help them perceive the joys of ones around him/her. much as a tale of recognizable vic- and personal with Samuel L. Healing Conference next year, we are thrilled to have been reading for pleasure,” said Susan Erika Sheffer is the credible lead, tims and predators. Jackson’s special agent Derrick Vann. COUNTY – Can visual art heal the able to make this happen and make a Staub, the Fanwood Memorial Theresa, who is so consumed by her The audience keeps hoping that Of course, he is the nerd’s direct mind? County residents are invited to difference for so many Westfield Library’s Children’s Librarian. career that she really “doesn’t have everything will turn out right in the antithesis, right down to his bad atti- find out what leading researchers and kids,” said Kathy Muhm, Children’s time for a relationship.” The “in con- end. In real life, and in the verisi- tude. Divorced and knowing not the practitioners discovered at an inter- Librarian. trol” façade she projects is all the militude of this play, that only hap- slightest thing about the pirouette his active day-long conference for men- The Scotch Plains Public Library more believable as she unravels be- pens in the world of fantasy. little daughter is trying to perfect, tal health and social service provid- also conducted separate summer read- fore our eyes. he’s even a bit angrier than usual. ers, healthcare administrators, edu- ing programs based on age. Two hun- Stalker Tony, played by John M. You see, his partner was recently cators and artists. dred and fourteen children, from pre- Vazquez, 3rd, is just enough of a See it in Color: killed. Dealers in contraband, wood- “Visual Art and the Mind: An Arts school through elementary school, novice at dating for us to assume, at enly played and led by the perfuncto- & Well Being Initiative” will take participated in “Dragons, Dreams and first, he just doesn’t know appropri- www.goleader.com rily evil Kane (Luke Goss), are the place on Friday, October 21, from Daring Deeds,” while 38 middle ate dating bounds. Mr. Vazquez’s chief suspects. And now Fiddler’s 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton schoolers were enrolled in “Joust accidental embroilment in this world Hotel, 1170 Spring Street (Route Read.” of high-stakes gunrunning is only One), Elizabeth. Pre-registration is The library kicked off its program WF’s Beth Painter’s CDW confounding matters for the hair-trig- required. in June with an opening party that ger Fed. The fee for early registration by included story telling and a skit per- Don’t say that you could have writ- Wednesday, September 28 (and stu- formed by members of the library Spreads Passion of Acting ten this script. You’re made of much dents with current I.D.) is $79 per staff. WESTFIELD – Beth Painter of Painter’s CDW will offer two programs, better stuff. But, if you just happen to person, which includes continental A variety of activities such as pup- Westfield is doing her best to spread one for young children and one for be screenwriter Jim Piddock, Marga- breakfast, lunch, snacks and all mate- pet shows, juggling demonstrations her passion for acting to children in elementary and middle school students. ret Oberman or Stephen Carpenter, rials. Registration after September and creative writing classes were of- and around Westfield. Beth, an ac- Story Stretchers is a program geared for then your penchant was to go right 28 is $90. Registration on the day of fered to participants throughout the tress, graduate of the American Acad- children four to five years old and is ahead and have Andy and Derrick do the conference is $110. summer. emy of Dramatic Arts and NJ State designed to help children make real standard role reversal no. 101. Only, Attendees will learn new strategies “We were very pleased with the certified teacher, is opening the Con- connections between literature and the just to be difficult and bewildering in to reduce stress and anxiety and pro- community’s response to our pro- tagious Drama Workshop (CDW). arts in a hands-on fashion. Each class the bargain, you did it half-heartedly. mote mental health as well as partici- grams. The children who participated Classes will begin in early fall at the will immerse the children in creative What happened? It’s as if someone pate in the second annual interactive read steadily each week and main- Presbyterian Church of Westfield. activities such as acting, movement, or went out for donuts in the middle of educational forum where they will tained participation throughout the Parents who want to channel their music using a story as a catalyst. the writing, took a piece of the screen- learn how to infuse the healing power six-week program. Our young adult children’s creative curiosity will be Act Out! is the acting class for older play with her and forgot to come of the visual arts into their daily work. programs were also very successful,” pleased to learn about the classes that children. The classes will include said Children’s Librarian Michelle Beth is working on. When describing theater games, improvisation, char- Willis. the benefits of acting for children, Ms acter study, monologues and short “Over the past year we have worked FRIDAY MORNING STRING Painter said, “acting is a creative out- scene study. to expand the materials we have avail- ENSEMBLE…String musicians who let that gives children the opportunity Story Stretchers will be held 10 to 11 able to young adults and to make the are interested in sharing their talents to play and perform; at the same time, a.m. and Act Out! will take place 3:45 to library more appealing to them,” she are invited to participate in the New 5 p.m., both on Wednesdays. For more Jersey Workshop for the Arts Friday it helps build self esteem and commu- added. “Based upon the enthusiastic nication skills, as well as encourages information and to reserve a space, response to the summer reading pro- Morning String Ensemble. Violin, viola, bass and cello players can join together active listening.” contact Beth Painter at (917) 836-3740 gram, we will continue to schedule In addition to private coaching, Ms. or [email protected] new programs for young adults.” on Friday mornings, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at 150-152 East Broad Street in Ninety-one children from pre- Westfield. The ensemble, directed by school age through the second grade Dr. Ted Schlosberg (pictured above), is took part in the “Dragons Dreams a non-tuition program, funded by the and Daring Deeds” program at the NJWA Curriculum Development Free Public Library of Mountainside, Fund. Call (908) 789-9696 for an inter- according to Linda Corona, the view.

GRAND FINALE…Ms. Janet Lyman conducts the 2004-2005 NJWA Symphony Orchestra members in their final concert. Robert Costa’s ‘Collective Pat Brentano Takes Intelligence’ On Display Deep Look Into Woods CRANFORD – Union County Col- project of Art in Plain View, and ral- WESTFIELD – Westfield artist Pat lege is hosting an exhibition of works lies the efforts of five visual artists of Brentano will be a visiting artist with by five artists, Lisa Bateman, Norm different styles and disciplines to ex- the Weir Farm Trust Visual Artists Francoeur, DB Lampman, Doreen plore collaboration as a part of the Program in Connecticut. Five large McCarthy and Aaron Yassin. Entitled, creative process. The works consist drawing and two sculptures based on “Collective Intelligence,” through of a giant pod, suggesting an alien the deep forest at night will be on Wednesday, November 23. origin, and a 100-foot long checkered exhibit at the Housatonic Museum of The exhibition is hung in the Com- windsock situated amongst clusters COOL CAT…“Cat in cool shoes,” art- mons on the College’s Cranford cam- of brightly colored geometric Art in Bridgeport, Conn., Thursday, work by Peri-Anne Richmond-Taylor September 15 through Friday, No- of Villas. She is one of 110 fine artists, pus at 1033 Springfield Avenue. Due inflatables. vember 4. photographers and craftspeople at the to extensive renovations being made Video surveillance cameras simul- The 38-by-50-inch graphite and upcoming 18th annual Fall Fine Art to the MacKay Library, the taneously relay fragments of this charcoal drawings were inspired by and Crafts at Nomahegan Park on Sat- Tomasulo’s offerings are being moved aerial landscape to four TV monitors. the meadows of tall grass and dense urday and Sunday, October 1 to 2 in from the gallery space to various ven- The mixed media installation hangs forest of her childhood spent in Indi- Cranford. ues on the Cranford Campus. from the ceiling trusses of the UCC ana. Their texture and gesture hint at “Collective Intelligence” is a Commons. what is hidden in the fields. Nomahegan Showcases Ms. Brentano is an adjunct profes- sor of drawing at Kean University. Jewelry Exhibitors CRANFORD — The eighteenth annual Fall Fine Art and Crafts at The New Jersey Nomahegan Park show will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 &Workshop for the Arts and 2, in Cranford across from Union County College. The show will feature many new artists and crafters from throughout the northeast and beyond, displaying Kids 'n' Arts and selling their American-made handcrafted work. This show is free Art Music Drama to the public and will be open from 10 Now With Beginner Recorder & Violin Class! a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. The show will feature fine art, pho- Ages 3-5 AM & PM Classes tography, weaving, clothing, pottery, wood, fiber, leather, stained glass and Register Now! 908-789-9696 much more. The show will be ac- cented with live music by the Barley 150-152 East Broad Street Westfield, NJ 07090 Pat Brentano’s “Forest Sentinel” Boys Band a variety of ethnic foods. Page 26 Thursday, September 22, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lenga, Taliaferro Exhibit ‘Images & Impressions’ By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN the only thing you see. But, delving Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times deeper, a face begins to take shape, WESTFIELD – The Westfield Art and as the viewer, you almost become Association (WAA) is presenting “Im- part of a fairytale. ages & Impressions: A Journey Throughout the exhibit, Ms. Through China and the Mind,” an Taliaferro uses remarkable pastel il- appealing exhibition of travel pho- lustrations of mums, black dahlias, tography by Sheilia Lenga, as well as wild roses and lilacs to draw us in, but Get Outta’ mystical pastels by Diana Taliaferro near the end of the exhibit we can at the New Jersey Workshop for the always anticipate looking for the hid- The House Arts’ (NJWA) Westfield Art Gallery. den face or faces she has cleverly Both artists are WAA members. incorporated. By CAROL F. DAVIS Each of Ms. Taliaferro’s 13 pastels Perhaps the artist is assigning a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times contained a common theme – a face unique personality to each flower, Elizabeth’s Ritz Theater is kicking emerging from or built into a floral but the pieces “Butterfly Heart” and off the 2005 concert season with a backdrop. “Feather Heart Flower” are extremely performance by America and Air Sup- One of her best pieces, “Love similar in content and composition; ply on Friday, October 7, at 8 p.m. Leaves” showed the profile of a therefore, they should be exhibited Tickets are $35 to $45, and are avail- woman’s face, shrouded in sadness, together as a set. able by calling (908) 351-7575 or online rising amid long flower petals, while Undoubtedly to her credit, Ms. through www.ticketmaster.com. There the faces of a couple seemingly floated Taliaferro’s depiction of figures and is a public parking lot right behind the faces remarkably mimics the trade- theater. mark style of the Russian-born * * * * * * * painter, Erté. She seems to take care This weekend, September 23 and consideration of every line and through 25, marks the famed 35th detail. Annual Juried Peters Valley Craft The photography of Ms. Lenga truly Fair at the Sussex County Fairgrounds takes the audience on an adventure to in Augusta. This year’s show will a faraway land. There, we learn to feature over 170 artists working in a appreciate the industrious, creative variety of mediums, demonstrations, and innocent spirit of the Chinese food and a performance by Richie people. Havens. Admission to the fair is $6, One of Ms. Lenga’s most promi- Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times and concert tickets are $30 to $35. nent pieces is “Girl in Tiananmen BEJEWELED...Gena Spil (left) of Due Sorelle offers a piece of her hand-picked jewelry to Juxtapose proprietor Gerri Gildea For information, including ticket res- Square – Beijing,” which encapsu- (right), who marvels at the array of colors and designs offered by Gena’s company, which she partners with her sister Tania. ervations and directions, call (973) lates the pure innocence and sweet 948-5200 or log onto: http:// spirit of a young girl adorned in white. www.pvcrafts.org/craftfair.htm. The Ms. Lenga also captured the event will be held is rain or shine. hardworking determination of a Due Sorelle Jewelry Offers humble Chinese businessman in * * * * * * * “Merchant, Fengdu on the Yangtze Why not do something different “Love Leaves,” by Diana Taliaferro, River.” The man’s worn and textured this autumn? Alba Vineyard in the pastel, $350. face still manages to reflect optimism Village of Finesville (near the Dela- and joy despite the burden of his Fashionable, Classic Style ware River) needs volunteers to throw below. Perhaps she was emerging difficult work. off their footwear and help them stomp By MICHAEL POLLACK wide.” She has a customer base on that her hands are literally black after from the end of a relationship and In two photographs, “Tang Dynasty Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the season’s harvest on Saturday, Sep- growing in its wake. The true inter- both coasts, while the south and Mid- digging for hours, and then must wash tember 24, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Acrobats, Xian, China” and “Tang WESTFIELD — Gena and Tania west remain untapped. “To take the the stones before rendering any pieces. pretation is open to the audience, but Dynasty Show, Xian, China,” Ms. You must sign-up in order to partici- this appears to be the theme. Lenga’s lens manages to translate the Spil comprise Due Sorelle, a jewelry- next stop, we need to be nationally Gena explains that sister Tania attends pate. Call (908) 995-7800 for details. “Moon Dance,” a dreamy pastel designing duo, with separate lives on known,” she said. shows on the West Coast and tends to cultural pride of the Chinese as they opposite coasts. The jewelry of Due Gena explained that her pieces are create “faster” pieces that appeal to a * * * * * * * with two fairies dancing in the moon, perform with instruments and color- Sorelle, meaning “two sisters” in Ital- certainly “not trendy.” And, while her Los Angeles atmosphere, while Gena Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass: included what seemed to be the pro- ful props. For a brief moment, we can The Sesquicentennial Symposium file of “The Woman in the Moon.” A ian, is displayed in Juxtapose Gallery jewelry’s style is “classic,” each show fashions a more “classic” approach. She put ourselves in the front row of one on Elm Street in Westfield. On October does have a different theme. “What said that while the same gems and stones will be held September 22 to 24, at similar ethereal tone was found in of these performances. 1, Juxtapose will feature a formal jew- changes are the colors. We’re seeing are used, it is only in the final manifesta- The College of New Jersey in Ewing. Ms. Taliaferro’s “Butterfly Spirits,” The only time the artist strays from The three-day event celebrates the in which faces hover amid the wispy elry trunk show highlighting the work. a lot of long pieces, long chains, col- tion where one can see how each sister’s this type of “travel photography” is Due Sorelle offers “bella” jewelry style and taste differs. Due Sorelle finds 150th anniversary of Leaves of Grass wings of faeries. “Butterfly on Geranium.” While this in the form of necklaces, bracelets that customers unknowingly will pur- with scholarly panels, poetry read- Speaking to the artist’s remarkable is a strong floral photograph, it really ings, an art exhibition, a one-man command of the medium and unique and earrings. Pieces feature pearls, chase a piece from each sister to mix and isn’t as unique as her series spotlight- semi precious stones and glass beads. match different designs. play and a performance of Fred interpretation of “a journey through ing China, which is really her best Everything, Gena stressed, is hand- Gena refers to her pieces as “one of Hersch’s jazz composition Leaves of the mind,” it is simply amazing how, effort. Grass General Registration is $50. at first, the audience only notices the picked from national shows, mostly a kind, one strand. They don’t have a Does the viewer feel like he or she in New York City. mass manufacturer look of big stores.” One-day registration is $25. Log onto: flower or floral backdrop and later has just experienced a journey through www.tcnj.edu/~whitman. discovers the faces nestled within. China and the mind? The answer is an Recently, Due Sorelle struck a cord Juxtapose Proprietor Gerri Gildea with Hollywood and TV. Due Sorelle said that she loves displaying Gena’s * * * * * * * “Iris & Blue Fairy” is a perfect emphatic “yes.” I look forward to my example of this. Using primary col- jewelry, this year, accessorized mem- pieces, noting that Due Sorelle offers You’ve read about Delian League next adventure with these dissimilar Gilmore Girls George Lopez in the November 25, 2004 edition of ors of yellow, blue and red, Ms. artists in future WAA exhibitions. bers of , “fresh new designs,” and nods in and Friends. agreement when Gena relates the The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Taliaferro depicts a gorgeous yellow “Images & Impressions” may be bearded iris. Upon first glance, that is Gena explained that sister Tania works orful stones, pearls and chunky multi- comments that she most often hears Plains-Fanwood Times (http:// viewed at the NJWA’s Westfield Art www.goleader.com/04nov25/ Gallery, located at 150-152 East Broad with costumers in the movie industry strands,” she says. from wearers of her jewelry — “The and understands, as a wardrobe assis- When asked how to describe a typi- color combos are just exquisite.” 20.pdf). Tomorrow, Friday, Septem- Street in Westfield through Sunday, tant, how the stars are outfitted. cal piece, Gena laughs because the “And they’re not the obvious ones ber 23, is your opportunity to see October 30. them perform, along with several For more information, please call Gena is modest when talking about styles are so diverse. Finally she says, you’d imagine,” Mrs. Gildea adds. the stars wearing her jewelry, but “fashionable, yet classic season after Gena says that creativity and alter- other bands, at the Starland Ballroom (908) 789-9696. says, “I take pride when I watch TV season,” she says, satisfied. ing common jewelry archetypes is in Sayreville at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 Town Book Store Hosts and see it. It’s very exciting to see The Spils come from a diverse back- key; otherwise “the process gets stale. to $18, and can be purchased through your pieces on TV.” ground. With Cuban parents and Jew- I always want to reinvent, create and Ticketmaster or at the door. Check Two Meets & Greet What she’s most excited about is ish, Russian grandparents, “we grew try something new.” out www.starlandballroom.com for WESTFIELD – This weekend, The coordinating with the new Poseidon up in a diverse area. We traveled a lot. more information. Town Book Store of Westfield will be Adventure movie due out in May of My mom had a boutique so that’s MS’s Barbara Burke To hosting two different Meet & Greet 2006. where, I think, my sister and I got our book signings by New Jersey authors. “It’s going to be really exciting to eye for style,” she said. Sing in State Opera Early Amer. History On Saturday, September 24, from work with a blockbuster. It could be Gena explained that in New York MOUNTAINSIDE – Barbara 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Susan Schanernan huge. It will be a $50 million movie City, during shows, people wear com- Burke of Mountainside will sing in Relived at Harvest will be in the store to promote her with Kurt Russell, Richard Dreyfus fortable clothes because, and she dem- the New Jersey State Opera’s 40th MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union new book, “Play or Pay: 77 Ways to and a member of The Black Eyed onstrates, “they are literally on their Anniversary gala concert- “Great County Board of Chosen Freehold- Have Fun or Suffer the Consequences Peas,” she said. hands and knees in bins searching Moments from Grand Opera” at 3:00 ers and the Department of Parks, and End up Paying the Price.” On the horizon, Gena said she’s through hundreds of pieces to get the p.m., Sunday September 25 at the Recreation & Facilities will host the Then, from 2 to 4 p.m., veteran met with the stylist for tennis star perfect strand and quality. I handpick PaperMill Playhouse in Millburn. 24th annual Harvest Festival, rain or “Girl in Tiananmen Square - Beijing” Union County teacher and resident, Serena Williams, who had Gena over for hours.” She said the process can This concert will feature the NJ shine, on Sunday, September 25, by Sheilia Lenga, photograph, $150. Margaret Greten, will be signing cop- to arrange certain pieces to go with even be competitive, with people stak- State Opera Chorus with professional from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trailside ies of her new novel, “Deliberate Cru- Serena’s wardrobe. ing claim to specific pieces, while soloists performing famous choral Nature and Science Center, located elty.” Anyone unable to attend these Due Sorelle started seven years ago sorting through the equivalent of scenes and arias from favorite operas. at 452 New Providence Road in events may call (908) 233-3535 to doing home shows. Now, Gena ex- gemological chaff. TTickets are priced at $25 and $50 and Mountainside. reserve an autographed copy. plained, her goal is to “sell nation- “It’s an important process to hand- can be ordered at the PaperMill Box At this year’s Harvest Festival, pick,” she said. “You’re actually dig- Office at (973) 376-4343 or online at visitors will have the opportunity to ging through bins to perfect clarity www.papermill.org. For more infor- observe a variety of displays and and color combos,” she added, saying mation, visit www.njstateopera.org demonstrations, such as: a Revolu- tionary War encampment, quilting, canoe building, gunsmithing, soap JUXTAPOSE GALLERY making, candle dipping, colonial games, basket making, fur trapping and trading and butter churning. Serving The Community for 30 Years The Harvest Festival will feature storytelling and musical perfor- mances. The festival will include Native American lodge and artifact Due Sorelle displays, colonial and Native Ameri- can crafts and work skills, a petting Presents zoo, pony rides; log sawing and shingle splitting The event will fea- ture the Build-a-Scarecrow contest, Fine Art & Crafts Jewelry Trunk Show which requires a nominal fee for participation. Admission is $3 per person, with at Nomahegan Park children ages seven and younger ad- mitted free of charge. For more in- formation call (908) 789-3670 or Springfield Ave., visit www.ucnj.org. Cranford Club FACT Running Eighth Annual 5K Race WESTFIELD – The Club FACT

Necklace by Gina Romano OCT. (Fighting Against Cancer Together)/ Teddy Roosevelt Rough Runners eighth annual 5K will be held on 1-2 Sunday, October 2, at Roosevelt In- FREE • 10AM-5PM termediate School, located 301 Clark RAIN OR SHINE Street. Registration for the race will Juried professional fine artists, continue until 8:45 a.m. on the day of photographers and craftspeople Saturday, October 1, 2005 the race. Start time is scheduled, rain displaying their unique work. or shine, at 9 a.m. Pre-registration (non-refundable) is $12 and includes Plus great ethnic food, gourmet 12 - 5pm a newly designed T-shirt. food items and musical It must be postmarked by Friday, entertainment both days! Please Join Us September 23. Same day registra- tion is $15 and T-shirts will be given CO-SPONSORED BY UNION COUNTY ORIGINAL ART BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS & EXPERT CUSTOM FRAMING while supplies last. Checks should DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION be made payable to Roosevelt School AND ROSE SQUARED PRODUCTIONS, INC. ART CONSULTATION APPRAISAL & RESTORATION Fund. All proceeds from the race UNIQUE GIFTS will be donated to the American GARDEN ST. PKY TO EXIT 138, WEST 2 MILES; OR Cancer Society at Relay for Life in RT22 TO RT577 SOUTH 1.3 MILES; FOLLOW 58 Elm Street • Westfield Union. SIGNS; PARK FREE AT UNION COUNTY COLLEGE 908-232-3278 For more information, call (908) 789-4560 and leave a message for 908-874-5247 OR WWW.ROSESQUARED.COM www.juxtaposegallery.com Kira Brady. 228919