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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 9, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 06-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Town Disciplines Detective Chambers, Keeps Details Private By PAUL J. PEYTON matter. And so the results of the par- he said, are a matter of public record. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ticular matter are basically not re- Mr. Gildea said he opted not to WESTFIELD – In a private com- leasable and also not releasable un- have former police chief Bernard munication to the defendant, der OPRA (Open Public Records Act) Tracy serve as prosecutor during the Westfield Town Administrator Jim because it is considered a matter of hearings. He also decided not to at- Gildea implemented disciplinary ac- part of the personnel record,” Mr. tend the hearings to avoid “any ap- tions Wednesday against suspended Gildea said. pearance of conflict.” Westfield Police Detective Sandra Mr. Gildea, who received Mr. “I am going to issue a report today Chambers. She allegedly fixed a park- with the findings and she will get it. ing ticket for her son. Mr. Gildea She and her attorney can divulge what would not make public the actions they want to do,” Mr. Gildea said. being taken. He said Detective Chambers might Detective Chambers was charged want to divulge the findings to the with trying to have a ticket voided for press, which he said would be her her son and for lying during an inter- choice. He said Detective Chambers nal investigation by the Westfield remains on paid suspension pending Police Department. the outcome of the hearing. The official charges against her are “We will have to make the change false swearing, official misconduct, of her current status depending on neglect of duty, striking a summons what her decision is,” he said. Mr. from the record, conduct unbecom- Gildea said the town has not received ing an employee and attempt to use any intent to sue or claims from De- Detective Sandra Chambers authority to control or modify an- tective Chambers. The town settled a Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader other employee’s action. at her August hearing. discrimination lawsuit brought LESS THAN WELCOME...The landlord of 1 Lincoln Plaza ordered multiple vehicles towed from the North Avenue PNC During a 15-minute interview Damato’s report last Friday, discussed against the town by Ms. Chambers in Bank parking lot last Friday and Saturday for alleged illegal parking. The owners paid several hundred dollars to retrieve Wednesday morning, Mr. Gildea said the matter with Mayor Andy Skibitsky 2001. Mr. Gildea said the lawsuit and their vehicles from Seville Towing in Westfield. the non-binding recommendation of and members of the town council Tues- disciplinary hearing are not related. hearing officer James Damato was day night in executive session. He “As you know, there was a threat of “not releasable” due to the fact it was said, as administrator, it is his respon- a civil lawsuit. That has never materi- Landlord Orders Towing of Cars part of a departmental disciplinary sibility to determine the disciplinary alized at this point; doesn’t mean it hearing. Actions resulting from those action against a town employee. He can’t, but it has not. That is not on the hearings along with employee per- said the mayor and council, while con- table at this point. This is strictly an For Illegal Parking at PNC Lot sonnel files are not released to the sulted, are a policy setting body and do interdepartmental hearing,” he said. public per town policy. Mr. Gildea not have responsibility over employee Depending the outcome of the deci- By PAUL J. PEYTON towed by 9:30,” said Ms. Barrasso. courtesy (to those who use the lot.) said he would implement Mr. discipline matters. sion, Mr. Gildea said Police Chief Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “I really find it (being towed) very That is not how we do business in Damato’s findings and would send a He said the town hired a hearing John Parizeau might become involved. WESTFIELD – Multiple people mean-spirited,” she said. Westfield,” Councilman Foerst said. letter by 4 p.m. yesterday to attorneys officer for the proceedings to ensure “If she decides to return; if she dining in downtown Westfield on Fri- Irwin Ackerman, the owner of A&R, He said the PNC lot has been used in the Chambers’ matter. that the town had a “very indepen- decides not to come back. Those are day and Saturday nights last week released a statement Tuesday through for parking for over a decade. He also “Even though this particular hear- dent, unbiased and fair process for all positions that are obviously con- came out to find their cars being towed Valerie Horton of his Millburn office. said the towing fees appeared to be ing was done in public, which was at this hearing due to the nature of it. tingent upon the results here. But he or already gone from the PNC Bank “The parking is for use by bank excessive. The councilman was not the request of the defendant in this Mr. Gildea said Detective Chambers’ will be involved obviously with any parking lot on North Avenue. customers only and not for extended sure if there are state laws regulating matter, which is obviously her right attorney would have 10 days to de- of those things,” he said. The bulk of the parking lot is cur- use parking before or after banking,” towing fees from parking lots. to do, it is still not a ‘court case.’ It is cide if he will appeal the decision. An When asked whether that meant rently closed to the public due to Mr. Ackerman said. Representatives at Citywide Tow- an interdepartmental hearing, which appeal, if filed, would be heard in Detective Chambers was not be ter- ongoing construction. The owner of When reached, a receptionist who ing and Sevell’s Auto Body Company, is considered an internal discipline state Superior Court. Court matters, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the building, A & R Westfield Lin- answered the phone stated, “you Inc., located on Windsor Avenue in coln Plaza, LLC, currently is con- would think they (motorists) would Westfield, were not available for com- verting the second and third floors know how to read English.” ment when contacted by The Leader. from business use to residential con- Another member of Mr. Ackerman’s Ed Kozmor, a PNC Bank corporate Council Discusses New dominiums. The Westfield Planning office staff said Tuesday morning, “We spokesman, released a statement Board approved the project last year. didn’t tow them (cars) for an hour and Tuesday afternoon. One of the individuals towed was a half, just for the record.” “PNC is committed to make it easy Diane Barrasso, owner of Barrasso Chez Catherine owner Didier and convenient for customers to do Affordable Housing Regulations Consulting on East Broad Street. She Juvenal said he saw a car being towed banking in Westfield and throughout By MICHAEL J. POLLACK tuted, Westfield is not a COAH com- nuisance to children. had just exited Chez Catherine restau- from the PNC lot but did not know if New Jersey. We have been working Specially Written for The Westfield Leader munity. Also, the committee is tackling the rant on North Avenue when she ob- any of his patrons’ vehicles had been with the landlord who owns the prop- WESTFIELD — During Tuesday’s Third-Ward Councilman Dave issue of Porto johns and their intru- served a car in the process of being removed. erty, which we lease to keep the parking town council conference session, the Haas asked what happens in the case siveness to the neighborhood. The towed by Citywide Towing of “It’s a customer’s (responsibility) spaces available for our customers dur- council discussed new affordable of a subdivision— “does that grow committee talked about screening Hawthorne. Ms. Barrasso’s car already to know better of where to park,” he ing banking hours,” Mr. Kozmor said. housing procedures, made referrals our town-wide COAH obligation?” them by using three-side board-on had been removed to Sevell’s Auto said, noting if a “no parking sign” is The drive-up window is open Mon- to the zoning officer in terms of Councilman Foerst responded that, board-fence “so you don’t see the Body Company, Inc. She said about “a displayed, the customer should avoid day through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 through lots and front porch require- “There will have to be a philosophi- Porto john, you see more of a screen handful” of vehicles were towed. using the lot. p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ments, addressed quality of life is- cal discussion on how we approach it, so that only the door is open. We’re “It doesn’t make any sense,” she Westfield Fourth Ward Councilman and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. sues pertaining to demolitions and that specific example where one prop- going to look at the health regula- said. Ms. Barrasso said the building James Foerst said he felt the landlord The branch’s hours are Monday, Tues- gave an update on the redevelopment erty turns into two, that would in- tions.” owner should have placed cones should have provided an initial warn- day and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 designation repeal. crease our obligation by one eighth.” After Councilman Foerst empha- around the parking spaces to stop ing to customers before initiating the p.m., Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Code Review and Town Prop- Mr. Cockren said under that cir- sized how the committee’s hands are persons from parking in the lot. action he took. Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and erty Committee discussed two Thurs- cumstance, “in a fractional obliga- tied by state regulations and stressed Two red on white signs state that “There could have been a little more Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. days ago the third round of the Coun- tion,” the builder would pay. that the town must inspect each demo- parking is only for bank customers cil on Affordable Housing (COAH) First-Ward Councilman Sal lition as a “unique case by case ba- and all others would be towed. Also regulations. To maintain the town’s Caruana asked what the fixed amount sis,” First-Ward Councilman Peter posted were blue signs indicating that Planning Bd. Tells Developer: obligation to COAH, officials must or formula would be for determining Echausse said, “For those reading in the spaces were for 30-minute park- abide by the Growth Share policy. that figure because, “hypothetically, the newspaper, it’s not just simply ing for bank customers only and all According to Fourth Ward Council- we (the town) are going to incur in- pushing it back 30 feet; there are others would “be tagged and towed at Revise Central Ave. Project man Jim Foerst, the policy “requires cremental responsibilities when the much bigger issues in terms of health owner’s expense.” By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL renovated many other buildings in that for every eight new residential town has to go out and rehab a unit. code issues. Some people just think Ms. Barrasso said she had to pay Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the same general area in recent years, units built, we’re required to have one We want to know that what we charge push it back and that’s the end of the $385 in cash to retrieve her car, which WESTFIELD – Action was delayed dating back to 1988. affordable (unit). If someone wants along the way is going to cover our issue.” wasn’t available until Saturday. by the Westfield Planning Board Mon- Board members commented that to build a project with units for resi- costs.” Ultimately, after public comment, She said the bank customers-only day night in considering a major site- the building at 525 Central Avenue is dential use, one unit on site has to be Mr. Cockren said the money won’t Councilman Caruana revisited the parking has been displayed for years, plan approval to demolish existing not yet full with tenants on the first affordable. If its mixed use, they can cover the costs and confirmed, “the topic and proposed limiting Porto- adding that downtown customers have housing on three Central Avenue lots floor. Mr. Rapuano said that there provide for that somewhere else. At money is going to be inadequate for john use only to demolitions when always parked in the lot after bank and construct a new building. The was a doctor’s office in the building the time of approval, they must have our purposes.” He said the moneys existing plumbing would not be ac- business hours. board adjourned its meeting after hours that has been in full operation for the a plan to provide for their additional could be used for other purposes in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 “I didn’t park until 6:30. I was of testimony and decided to wait until last two months. obligation somewhere in the town or stead of building new units “because March to give the applicant, Ralph Planning-board member and Town through one of the other mechanisms we know the cost won’t pay for the Rapuano, time to revise his plans. Councilman James Foerst said, “This provided.” cost of the units.” He said the money Athletics, Fine Arts Propose Testimony on the application began board wants to promote all areas of Councilman Foerst said if the could be used for accessory apart- in January. Mr. Rapuano seeks to de- our downtown, but we want to do it project falls under mixed use, “RCAs ments, assisted living residences and molish existing housing at 430, 500 responsibly.” (Regional Contribution Agreements) affordable housing partnership pro- Budgets to School Board and 510 Central Avenue and construct Board Chairman Vince Wilt told are available, or they may have the grams. By GINA LEVINE-LEVY “We get by with this figure,” ex- a building that will have a basement Mr. Rapuano that he as well as other ability to go to another property in Also, under the Code Review re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader plained Mr. Tranchina. “It looks like a parking garage, retail or office space board members felt the building was town, to contribute or rehab some- port, Councilman Foerst said his com- WESTFIELD – Director of the lot of money, but we field and outfit all on the first floor and eight apartments just “too big.” thing. They have to provide some mittee addressed quality of life issues Westfield Athletic Department Ed- of the teams with this money.” Specifi- each on the second and third floors. Mr. Rapuano, with his attorney, other opportunity for affordable hous- and has suggested replacing orange ward Tranchina and Supervisor of the cally, this expenditure includes indi- It was noted by Board Attorney James Flynn, stated that he would be ing.” three-foot fencing with six-foot-tall Fine Arts Department, Dr. Linda King, vidual sports supplies, uniforms, equip- Russell Finestein that Mr. Rapuano willing to limit his first-floor tenants Town Attorney Robert Cockren said chain link fencing, to be secured ev- presented their 2006-2007 planning ment and athletic trainer supplies. had been granted earlier permission to professionals such as accountants the town must abide by the regula- ery evening at demolition sites to budgets at Tuesday night’s board of Another area with a significant in- for a 14-unit project at the same loca- or psychologists who only tend to see tions because, as currently consti- prevent them from being an attractive education meeting. crease is “bus transportation,” which tion back in 2002. one client at a time. Just before the budgets were intro- increased from an allocated $118,000 Multiple planning-board members Mr. Foerst said, “We want you to duced, Board President Anne Riegel in FY 2005-2006 to a proposed commented that the new building was succeed in this project. We don’t want presented Mr. Tranchina, who is re- $130,000 in FY 2006-2007. too big and noted that the project on the project to fail by being so restric- tiring as varsity football coach, with a Business Administrator Robert a whole could be as much as 44 park- tive. What if those professionals don’t commemorative plaque for 19 years Berman explained that higher fuel ing spaces deficient, depending on want to rent there?” of leading the Blue Devils football costs account, in part, for the jump. the use of the first floor. Last month, testimony on the ap- program. He said this contract would be placed Mr. Rapuano testified that the new plication was provided by the “It’s not about teams, it’s about out to bid. building was nine feet less in width than applicant’s engineer, Edward Dec. He people,” said Mr. Tranchina, who will In the area of “salary,” which in- the building proposed in 2002, but did stated that the project had been remain as athletic director. “I’m very cludes the athletic director, athletic note that the new building is deeper. through many revisions. He had noted moved by this.” trainer and secretary, there is a 6.3 He also stated that he has renovated that the project was first planned at 26 “I can honestly say I’ve never seen percent jump from last year due to 525 Central Avenue as a 36-unit build- apartments went to 20 apartments our athletic department in better shape contractual obligations for the ath- ing with 13,000 square feet of retail and now was at 16. He said the project than it is now,” he added prior to pre- letic trainer. space. Mr. Rapuano showed pictures had two, one-bedroom apartments and senting a planning budget of $1,197,529 Mr. Tranchina did request the addi- of the parking lot associated with this 14, two-bedroom apartments and in- for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-2007. tion of a part-time trainer to assist with building and indicated that it was 10 cluded 45 parking spaces. The athletic budget is 5.58 percent the growing demand for treatment. percent empty during the day and 50 Mr. Rapuano concluded his testi- higher than the 2005-2006 budget of “I think if there’s one place we can percent empty by the evening. mony Monday evening by saying, “I $1,134,273. really use the help it’s in that area,” he He said that he has successfully CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The area with the biggest increase said, adding that the current trainer is PAGE INDEX is “supplies and equipment,” which “spread so thin” after school. MATH NIGHT...Tamaques students and families spend an evening challenging Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 19 their minds at the Tamaques Elementary School Annual Math Night on Wednes- increased to $76,000 from last year’s School Superintendent Dr. Will- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-16 Obituary ...... 20 day, January 18 $63,000. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-8 Real Estate .... 11-19 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, February 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield BOE POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 iam Foley said the possibilities would Intermediate Ensembles, Marching be explored. Band, Jazz Bands and Forensics. Westfield the chest before being subdued. The of- Monday, January 23, a Catholic church ficer complained of pain in his chest but The budget for “stipends,” which Stipends for these activities in- in town reported the theft of $20,000 in did not require medical attention. Tuck includes interscholastic athletics, creased 5.5 percent to $145,528, also collection funds from a safe inside the was released on his own recognizance. intramurals, cheerleading, eighth- due in part to the additional jazz band. house of worship. Friday, February 3, Zachary Rosenberg, grade sports, equipment manager and Dr. King explained that directing Tuesday, January 24, Hilary Belsky, 51, 19, of Wall and Corey Miller, 18, of site supervisor, increased 3.2 percent activities, such as marching band, are of Cranford was arrested in the 1700 block Westfield were arrested following a mo- to $648,421, from $628,150 in Fiscal “huge commitments,” adding that of Boulevard and charged with driving tor vehicle stop in the 700 block of Cen- Year (FY) 2005-2006. when colleges see marching band in a while intoxicated, operating an unregis- tral Avenue. Rosenberg was charged with Mr. Tranchina said he is not pro- curriculum, they know these students tered vehicle and possession of an open possession of less than 50 grams of sus- posing any additional coaches, and “have discipline, they have commit- container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. pected marijuana and possession of drug COLOSSAL TASK...Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Music Director She was issued summonses and released. paraphernalia and was released with sum- that new coaches he has hired are ment and they know how to budget Friday, January 27, Jason L. Mungin, monses. Miller was arrested on an out- “coming in with lower salaries” based their time.” David Wroe (left) and (from left to right) New Jersey composers Carlos Franzetti, Trent Johnson and Ge Gan-ru gather to announce their world premiere of The 25, of Newark was arrested at South Av- standing Scotch Plains traffic warrant for on experience. No monies were allocated for “in- New Colossus on February 11 at the Presbyterian Church as part of the WSO’s enue and Tuttle Parkway on an outstand- $200. He posted bail and was released. Since the ratio of coaches to ath- structional equipment” due to last Valentine’s celebration concert. ing Union Township criminal warrant for Saturday, February 4, Emilia Laface, letes in the planning budget was based year’s budget defeat. Fine arts did, $355. He was released after posting bail. 21, of Cranford was arrested at Central on student participation numbers from however, receive a combined $14,300 Friday, January 27, Watrina V. Avenue and Clifton Street and charged 2004-2005, Ms. Riegel asked for up- from the Coalition for the Arts and Armstrong, 22, of Newark was arrested with driving while intoxicated. She was dated numbers in order to reassess the Education Fund of Westfield for Westfield Town Council on a Roselle traffic warrant at Central and released to a responsible individual. Elizabeth Avenues. Armstrong was re- Saturday, February 4, Frederick Coo- coaching needs. instruments. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 leased after posting $89 bail. per, Jr., 18, and Kyle Clarke, 18, both of Mr. Tranchina agreed to provide Dr. King did propose a new initia- cessible. As Mr. Cockren added, this the town is facing an employment Friday, January 27, Adewale B. Idowu, Westfield, were arrested on Central Av- the data. “All of our numbers are up. tive for “technology integration in the would preclude someone doing a change at TV-36 to “allow us to have 61, of Plainfield was arrested on Cross- enue and charged with possession of less They’re very high,” he assured. elementary schools” that would pro- minor addition from using Porto more flexibility.” He announced that way Place after leading police on a high- than 50 grams of suspected marijuana. There was no increase in the por- vide laptops for 20 fine arts teachers. johns. While admitting he didn’t know the TV-36 director will resign on March speed chase through several municipali- Both were released with summonses. tion of the budget for “reconditioning She explained that with the new for certain, Mr. Cockren said his “in- 1 to take another job. ties, including Westfield, Scotch Plains Mountainside of equipment and uniforms.” program, third graders would no stinct is that we probably can (enact “That’s sad for us; he’s worked and Mountainside. The suspect was ap- Tuesday, January 31, Kenneth E. Sand- Board member Kimberly Rhodes longer learn to read music by playing such a ruling).” well over the last five years. It’s an prehended after sideswiping one car and ers of Irvington was transported from the commended the department on get- on recorders. Instead, computer soft- When resident Allen Solomon opportunity to craft that change in the striking another head-on as he attempted Essex County jail for outstanding war- ting “full use” of the uniforms, which ware would teach “music-note read- asked about the status of the redevel- department to work better to encom- to flee on Crossway Place. No serious rants in the amount of $500. injuries were reported. Scotch Plains are recycled year after year. ing and art skills.” opment repeal, Mr. Cockren said that pass those things (televising meet- Idowu was charged with three counts Thursday, February 2, a Harding Road There also was a decrease of $500 Dr. King said that the current one of the lawyers in his office is in ings) and work better with shared of aggravated assault on a police officer resident reported that her cleaning lady for “travel and conferences.” method is “taking away from our the process of drawing up a draft services and the board of ed[ucation],” for allegedly attempting to ram three po- verbally harassed her after they argued The fine arts budget increased 4.43 instrumental program” because the ordinance for referral to the planning Mr. Gildea said. lice vehicles during the pursuit, as well as over the quality of work performed. percent, from $3,406,736 in FY 2005- recorder is played much differently board. The ordinance would repeal one count each of eluding police and one Friday, February 3, a resident of Willow 2006 to $3,557,807 in FY 2006-2007. than the musical instruments learned the previous distinction, “which is count of resisting arrest. Avenue reported that an individual rode “Transportation” increased from after third grade. akin to rezoning the land.” Once Idowu was in custody, authori- past her on a bicycle and yelled at her. Police $17,000 in FY 2005-2006 to $19,000 She said the laptops would provide “The redevelopment designation Planning Bd. ties learned a criminal warrant had been said there are no suspects at this time. in FY 2006-2007. a much-needed “tool to teach,” add- adoption was a rezoning of those two CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 issued for him by Bridgewater carrying Saturday, February 4, Alex Paredes, 35, $2,500 bail. Additionally, a traffic war- of Plainfield was arrested on Route 22 and Dr. King explained that although ing that it is currently difficult for parcels of land. The redevelopment have already shrunk it down and now rant had been issued by Kenilworth with charged with driving while intoxicated. transportation costs were secured last teachers who travel from room to statute does not have any position on you want me to shrink it down more.” $750 bail. Superior Court Judge James Paredes also was charged with careless summer for FY 2005-2006, not all of room with a cart. repeal. It is silent. We believe the In other business, the board unani- Heimlich set bail at $100,000. driving, police said. He was issued a sum- the prices were honored due to rising While some board members were proper way to treat the issue was a mously granted Dr. Suzanne Offen Saturday, January 28, Brian Nevins, mons and released to a family member. fuel costs. troubled by the idea of replacing the rezoning of the parcel by the removal permission to convert an existing two- Jr., 30, of Garwood was arrested at Michael Saturday, February 4, a resident of Coun- After voicing concern about “hands on” experience with computer of the redevelopment designation, family house at 518 Westfield Av- Drive and Springfield Avenue and charged try Club Lane reported being the victim of whether there is “consistency” in software, they agreed to explore the similar to any time you change the enue into a professional ophthalmol- with possession of less than 50 grams of theft. The victim said someone removed a terms of which school trips are funded cost of introducing the software ini- zoning of any parcel in town. It re- ogy practice. suspected marijuana and possession of tire from his motor vehicle, which was in privately versus publicly, Ms. Riegel tially into just the music program. quires a referral to the planning board. Dr. Offen testified that she is cur- drug paraphernalia. He was released on front of his house at the time. his own recognizance with summonses. Saturday, February 4, a patron of a asked that the policy be reviewed. “We’ll see what that (cost) comes We are retracing all the actions that rently practicing at 524 Westfield Saturday, January 28, Jack Lipsett, 3rd, Route 22 restaurant reported being the The budget for “equipment repair” out to be,” said Dr. Foley. occurred. Just as we built the bridge, Avenue, which is next door. She fur- 21, of Garwood was arrested at Carleton victim of theft. The victim stated he parked increased from $7,250 to $10,250, In other business, Ms. Riegel re- we will take it apart piece by piece ther stated that she was not planning Road and Park Street on an outstanding his vehicle in the lot and when he returned, due in part to the cost of maintaining minded the public that petitions to and undo all of the pieces put in place on expanding her existing practice traffic warrant out of Howell Township for an unknown person had broken a window the marching band truck. run for a seat on the board are due on to create what we created,” Mr. but that she wanted to better serve her $89. He was released after posting bail. on the vehicle and removed a cellular Mr. Berman said he is exploring Monday, February 27, at 4 p.m. Ms. Cockren said. existing clientele. She also stated that Saturday, January 28, James Fitzgerald, telephone and charger. The victim reported the possibility of sharing the truck Rhodes has announced that she will Homes at 131 Boynton Court and in her existing building, she only has 32, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield that the value of the items was $300. with the maintenance department in not seek re-election. Mrs. Riegel said 734 Woodland Avenue will be de- one floor, where in the new building police headquarters on an outstanding Fanwood the off-season. she plans to seek another term. molished. According to Town Engi- she would have two floors. She said Westfield motor vehicle warrant with $500 Tuesday, January 31, Beverly D. Miller, bail. He posted bail and was released. 38, of Plainfield was arrested at Martine The cost for “co-curricular ex- The board will meet Tuesday, Feb- neer Ken Marsh, the Woodland prop- that the second floor would be dedi- Sunday, January 29, Augusto and North Avenues on outstanding war- penses” increased from $15,787 in ruary 14, to discuss technology and erty is unique in that it is partially in cated for children. Figueroacerron, 24, of Newark was arrested rants following a motor vehicle stop. FY 2005-2006 to $18,179 in FY 2006- guidance budgets and Tuesday, Feb- both Mountainside and Westfield. Ten She concluded by noting that she at South Avenue and Boulevard and charged Tuesday, January 31, Johnetta C. 2007, due in part to the addition of a ruary 28, to discuss personnel and feet of the irregularly shaped struc- had been at the 524 location for 12 with driving while intoxicated. He was re- Riddick, 31, of Plainfield was arrested on second jazz band. general education. ture is in Mountainside domain. Mr. years and has been practicing in leased to a responsible individual. outstanding warrants following a motor “Co-curricular” participants in- The budget vote and school board Marsh asked Construction Official Westfield for a total of 19 years. Monday, January 30, Dajuan Harris, vehicle stop on Midway Avenue. clude All-City Band, Orchestra and election is scheduled for Tuesday, Steve Freedman if there are jurisdic- In other business, the planning 20, of Pittsfield, Me. was arrested during Wednesday, February 1, Joseph Hanna, Chorus, fall dramas, spring musicals, April 18. tional issues. Mr. Freedman directed board unanimously voted to appoint a motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and 25, of Old Bridge was arrested on South his question to the Mountainside code Mr. Newell as board vice president. Livingston Street on an outstanding no- Avenue on outstanding warrants follow- bail criminal warrant issued by the Union ing a motor vehicle stop. Law Offices of officer, who said it generally goes to The next planning board meeting is County Superior Court. Additionally, Wednesday, February 1, Carlos O. the jurisdiction with the largest por- scheduled for Monday, March 6, at 8 Harris was charged with possession of Iraheta, 30, of Plainfield was arrested and tion of the lot. p.m. less than 50 grams of suspected mari- charged with shoplifting at a South Av- Robert G. Stahl, LLC Today, the tree preservation com- juana, for which he was issued a sum- enue grocery store. He also was arrested mission will meet, allowing for the mons. He was turned over to the Union on outstanding warrants. Robert G. Stahl possibility that previously deferred County Sheriff’s Office on the warrant. Saturday, February 4, Arlene Capitaz, Korey Kerscher Sarokin homes would be added to the two Tuesday, January 31, Katrina Cooper, 26, of Elizabeth was arrested on active already on the docket. 55, of Elizabeth was arrested during a warrants following a motor vehicle stop Christopher M. Farella Town Administrator Jim Gildea said, motor vehicle stop at North Avenue and on South Avenue at Terrill Road. Tuttle Parkway on an outstanding Berke- Sunday, February 5, Richard D. Forbes, when asked about televising planning ley Heights motor vehicle warrant for 41, of Shillington, Pa. was arrested on Criminal Defense - Federal & State board and board of adjustment meet- $42, as well as for possession of less than outstanding warrants following a motor ings, the new TV-36 advisory board 50 grams of suspected marijuana. She vehicle stop on North Avenue. Civil & Employment Litigation had its first meeting last week and will DWI & Municipal Court was released on her own recognizance Monday, February 6, Stacee Y. Petty, begin to “change the scope of the goleader.com/subscribe with a summons on the marijuana charge 32, of Plainfield was arrested on numer- responsibility of the board.” He said and released on bail on the warrant. ous outstanding warrants following a 220 St. Paul Street, Wednesday, February 1, Juan Melendez, motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. Westfield, NJ 07090 25, of Elizabeth was arrested during a Monday, February 6, Steven L. Petty, motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and 28, of Hillside was arrested on outstanding 908-301-9001 Watterson Street on an outstanding Sea- warrants following a field investigation. side Heights motor vehicle warrant for Monday, February 6, Derek W. Ship, www.stahlesq.com [email protected] $300. He posted bail and was released. Jr., 28, of Plainfield was arrested on ac- Thursday, February 2, a resident of a tive warrants following a motor vehicle Boynton Avenue apartment reported the stop on South Avenue. theft of her debit card. Authorities said no Monday, February 6, Lonnie J. Ward, activity has appeared on it since the last Jr., 29, of Orange was arrested following time it was lawfully used. a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on Very private sale: Thursday, February 2, Ginger Seaman, outstanding warrants. 27, of Union was arrested at Westfield Estate item, frankly, too nice for charity, consignment or police headquarters on a traffic warrant for thrift shop. An unusual and timely bargain. $250 that was issued by Garwood. Seaman was released on her own recognizance. Chambers Etching by Helen Frank Thursday, February 2, Stephen Rizzo, Persian Lamb Coat 25, of North Brunswick was arrested at “Lovers” the Westfield Police Department on a Disciplined North Brunswick traffic warrant for $750. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mink collar with matching mink hat Rizzo was held in default of bail. Thursday, February 2, Danielle Bailey, minated, Mr. Gildea said he was dis- Custom tailored. Quietly exquisite styling. 40, of Newark was arrested at Westfield cussing all the possible options with- Below knee length, medium size. Serving The Community for 30 Years police headquarters on an outstanding out revealing his decision. Superior condition, of course. East Orange traffic warrant for $750. She During the public hearings, held Asking $2,350. JUXTAPOSE GALLERY was held in default of bail. July, August and September, the Thursday, February 2, Christopher town’s case focused on allegations 58 Elm Street • Westfield Barnes, 46, of Bloomfield was arrested at that Detective Chambers had a ticket Examine by appointment, Westfield police headquarters on out- fixed by her son. 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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, February 9, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 06-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SP-F Teachers Hold ‘Unity Rally’ To Protest Contract Negotiations By MEGHAN GILL settlement. “Our members are proud Mrs. Roskin, the district’s human- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of the fact that we have put our stu- resources secretary, confirmed with SCOTCH PLAINS — Nearly 300 dents first by continuing to provide The Times that Superintendent of teachers from the Scotch Plains- the same high-quality services as ever. Schools Carol Choye’s salary is Fanwood school district turned out We provide an above-average educa- $192,554 per year. The median an- for last Wednesday’s “Unity Rally” tion. The board should not offer us a nual teacher’s salary in the district is at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High below average contract.” $52,325, according to 2004-2005 School, sporting red hats, coats, Ms. McGuane indicated that the New Jersey Department of Education shirts and sweaters, and picketing sticking point is not that teachers School Report card. This amount is along Westfield Road. Wednesday have to contribute to their healthcare $238 less than the state average marked the beginning of their sixth insurance, but the amount that they teacher’s salary. month without a new contract. The are being asked to contribute. “In Board of Education President previous contract expired on June Westfield, teachers contribute to their Linda Nelson, who was out of town 30, 2005. insurance, but they get more sick on business for 10 days and did not “Red is the color of love. We are days and time off for family illness. see the demonstration, said in a phone wearing red every Friday as a symbol It’s a trade off. Here, it’s just give- interview Tuesday that the district’s for our love for our students and our backs,” she said. administrators salaries are “in the profession,” Scotch Plains-Fanwood Teachers were holding signs that middle range for districts in our cat- Education Association (SPFEA) said “No contract, still working, Al- egory.” She said they oversee a bud- President Barbara McGuane said. ways caring,” “Wanted: $195,000 get of $50 million and “have a lot of She said contract negotiations with salary, car expense compensated” and responsibility and produce an ex- the board of education are at a “stand- distributing pins that read, “Together, tremely well-run district.” Benjamin Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times still,” and teachers are hoping for a we can make a difference.” Regarding the demonstration, she WE WANT A CONTRACT…More than 300 members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education Association (SPFEA) said contract talks have been held up, demonstrate for a new contract outside Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School last Wednesday afternoon. Representatives of waiting the arrival of a fact finder. the board of education and the SPFEA will meet with a fact finder on March in an effort to reach a settlement. Zoning Board Rejects Now that one has been assigned, talks are scheduled to resume on Wednes- day, March 1. Billboard Application “The board wants the public to be S. Plains Names Charles Cerami By FRED T. ROSSI sion application for its Jerusalem Road aware that we have not come to an Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times property be postponed because its ex- agreement but that the teachers are SCOTCH PLAINS — More than pert witnesses were unable to appear. working under the terms and condi- two years after rejecting an applica- The application requested the board tions of the existing contract and that New Public Works Director tion to replace a billboard on Route 22, hold a special meeting later this month the SPFEA members continue to re- By FRED T. ROSSI involved in construction for many official. He told the council that once the township’s zoning board of adjust- to consider the application. ceive all of their salaries and ben- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times years,” and the construction compa- construction begins, the facility ment last Thursday denied a new ap- Board Chairman Jim Fawcett noted efits. The board also appreciates the SCOTCH PLAINS — Charles nies he worked for did a good deal of should be ready to open within six plication to replace the same billboard. that the board has been “up to its excellent job the SPFEA members Cerami was appointed Tuesday night work in public schools, area colleges months. Mr. Proctor did not provide CBS Outdoor —formerly Viacom eyeballs in special meeting requests,” continue to do and look forward to as the new director of public property and other major facilities. any details of how the facility would Outdoor and the successor to pointing to a special meeting held in working with the fact finder. in Scotch Plains and will take up his At its conference meeting on Tues- operate or be financed once it opens. NextMedia, whose November 2003 mid-January. Instead, the board de- “If the demonstration by the SPFEA duties next Monday. He succeeds day evening, the township council met At the beginning of its Tuesday application had been denied by the cided to hear the water utility’s appli- members indicates that they have Walter DiNizo, who retired at the end with health officer Rick Proctor about evening session, the council passed a board, sought permission last week cation at its Thursday, April 6 meeting. something more to bring to the table, of January after 13 years of service. various issues. Mr. Proctor, a Union resolution authorizing the township’s to erect a new 10.5 by 36-foot bill- At its next meeting on Thursday, the board will be happy to meet with Mr. Cerami has been the director of County Freeholder, told the governing participation in the deer reduction board on eastbound Route 22 at the March 2, the board will continue to them,” Ms. Nelson said. public works in Clinton Township body that a county-sponsored animal- program in the Watchung Reserva- corner of Union Avenue. hear the application of Cumberland Ms. McGuane said that the SPFEA since 2002. Prior to that, he served as control effort looks likely to be insti- tion. The resolution is needed so that Their revised plans called for what Farms to expand its Gulf gasoline is eager and committed to settling a public works director in Belleville tuted this year. Several county munici- Union County can apply to the state attorney Constantine Stamos termed “a station on Route 22. fair contract, in accordance with what for about seven years. Township Man- palities, including Scotch Plains, have Division of Fish and Wildlife for a significantly reduced sized board” that Cumberland wants to install addi- other districts in Union County re- ager Thomas Atkins, in announcing strongly urged such a county effort, permit to conduct deer management would have faced eastbound traffic on tional gas pumps, covering the pump- ceive. “The board is offering a salary the appointment, noted that Mr. given the lack of qualified private sec- activities in the reservation. The deer the highway. The 2003 proposal called ing area with a canopy and replacing proposal below the county average.” Cerami “has much experience in the tor animal control companies. Scotch management program has been in for two 14 by 48-foot boards, a pro- three underground storage tanks. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 private sector, since his family was Plains presently contracts with Asso- place for the past decade and has posal that was then reduced to one ciated Humane Societies of Newark, resulted in the deer population being board before the board rejected it. the sole provider of animal control reduced from 180 deer per square The seven board members last week services in the area, at an annual cost mile to about 20 per square mile. were unanimous in rejecting the ap- Fanwood Borough Council Looks in excess of $40,000. The two-week-long deer hunt in plication. Board member Tim Livolsi Mr. Proctor said county officials the Ashbrook Reservation will wind said he felt the latest proposal called are “aiming at putting together a up on Saturday, and township offi- for a billboard that was “still too big county shelter on county property” in cials will continue their effort to con- and too high.” CBS’s plans called for For Municipal Budget Savings a municipality he did not identify, vince state officials to allow a deer the billboard to be perched 18 feet By TED RITTER replacing the borough’s aging street Mayor Mahr said further review of although he said county personnel management program to take place above the ground. In addition, Mr. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times sweeper and, more significantly, fi- this issue is warranted and asked Bor- have already met with a township later this year or early in 2007. Livolsi felt that CBS “hasn’t demon- FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen nance the borough’s Byron Lane ough Administrator Eleanor strated to us why [a new billboard] is Mahr and the borough council con- sewer improvements. McGovern to arrange for construction needed” to replace the existing, and tinued their review of 2006 budget “There’s really no downside to it,” department officials to come to the Brian Levine To Become smaller, board. issues at a special budget meeting said Mr. Tomkins, referring to the next budget meeting for a discussion. During CBS’s presentation, Alex Monday night. state’s trust fund. “But, it only comes Mayor Mahr said she wants the Zebboni, a professional planner and The meeting — the third held in as around once a year, and it’s a long council to hear from public works Township Attorney engineer, told the board that a new many weeks — centered on discus- process,” he added. officials regarding a $50,000 request By FRED T. ROSSI spective roles from what Larry and board would “help stimulate the local sion of several options for limiting He said that, although this year’s to upgrade bathrooms at the LaGrande Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Doug were doing,” Mr. Levine said, economy.” budget increases and offsetting cer- program began last fall, there is a and Forest Road parks. She indicated SCOTCH PLAINS — After nearly referring to the division of responsi- Mary Hudak, a CBS Outdoor rep- tain costs where possible. “second chance” option that could the borough is currently doing some five years as municipal court judge, bilities when Mr. Hansen was town- resentative who oversees the Chief Financial Officer Fred enable the borough to apply within the painting, lighting and other improve- Brian Levine will leave the bench ship attorney. company’s outdoor signs in New Jer- Tomkins suggested that the borough next few weeks to finance approxi- ments to the park bathrooms and that next week to become township attor- With Mr. Levine assuming his new sey, in response to a question said could save a considerable amount of mately $400,000 in capital expenses money could be saved by deferring ney, succeeding Douglas Hansen, who post, the township’s legal team — rates for advertising on the billboard money on the capital side of the bud- and thus reduce the size of the budget. other improvements until next year. died in December. Assistant Town- with the exception of Mr. Woodruff were in the $3,000 to $4,000 per get by tapping into New Jersey’s Envi- Agreeing with Councilman Mayor Mahr also directed Ms. ship Attorney Lawrence Woodruff — will have all new faces in new month range. During the board’s dis- ronmental Infrastructure Trust Fund. Katherine Mitchell, who called it “a McGovern’s office to update all pre- will remain in his position. positions in the two months since Mr. cussion of the application, board Mr. Tomkins explained that this is win-win situation,” Mayor Mahr said: liminary budget figures and depart- “I’ve enjoyed being a municipal Hansen’s death. Last month, Thomas member Mary Thompson questioned a perpetual, revolving fund that lends “I think we should move forward mental requests in an effort to get a court judge,” Mr. Levine told The Russo was named the township’s new how much a new and larger billboard money to local governments to un- with it.” The mayor directed Mr. better sense of what the capital bud- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times this public defender and Randolph Brause would stimulate additional local eco- derwrite part of the cost of the interest Tomkins to look into what the bor- get looks like at this stage. week. “I believe being township attor- the new prosecutor. nomic activity, saying she wondered on debt, as long as the money is used ough needs to do to apply for funding “Something’s got to give, and we’re ney will be even more challenging, With Mr. Levine leaving the mu- which local merchants would be able to finance projects or other initiatives before the March deadline. getting very close to that situation,” and rewarding to me and to the town- nicipal court, a new township judge to afford to pay the rates cited earlier aimed at water quality. The fund pro- Mr. Tomkins followed up on dis- Mayor Mahr said of the ongoing pro- ship.” He thinks his new position “fits will need to be appointed. Township by Ms. Hudak. vides half the cost of financing such cussion from previous special budget cess of trying to firm up the budget’s my background and experience.” Manager Thomas Atkins said the town- Board member Ken Anderson noted projects interest free, and provides meetings and said the borough is pur- line items. Mr. Levine is with the Brenner & ship council will soon begin inter- that the township’s new sign ordinance, the rest at market rate. suing options for receiving financing Councilman Bruce Walsh agreed Levine law firm in Somerville and is viewing candidates to fill that posi- passed by the township council last “This fund has become huge, with for the police department and other and pointed out that his informal re- certified by the state supreme court as tion, but did not set any timetable. year, specifically prohibits billboards. several hundred million dollars a year departments from the Union County view of some departmental budget a civil trial attorney. He said Mr. Mr. Levine was chosen after the After the zoning board rejected the in financing,” said Mr. Tomkins. “It Improvement Authority (UCIA). requests and fixed costs shows that Woodruff “will continue to deal pri- council interviewed several individu- November 2003 application, used to be limited to financing only The borough wants to determine the new budget is currently as much marily with the issues he’s been han- als last month. Mr. Atkins noted the NextMedia filed suit against the board, water-related projects, but it has since the particulars for collectively ob- as seven percent larger than the dling, such as land use and zoning, new township attorney’s “well- but a state superior court decision in been expanded to include sewer taining as much as $157,000 in fund- borough’s current spending plan. while I will handle litigation matters. rounded experience” and called the late 2004 upheld the board’s denial. projects because of its relation to ing from the UCIA to lease two po- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Basically, we’re not changing the re- legal team of Messrs. Levine and At the start of its meeting, a repre- water protection,” he said. lice cars, purchase needed computer Woodruff “a very balanced one.” sentative from Elizabethtown Water Mr. Tomkins said it is possible to and video-recording equipment for Mr. Levine, who was born and Co. asked that the company’s subdivi- apply for funding to cover the costs of the police department, pay for a re- Westfield Disciplines Det. raised in Cranford and received his peater equipment upgrade for the fire law degree from Boston University, department, buy a new snow plow, was named municipal judge in April acquire a portable roadway painting Chambers, Action Private 2001. He had served has prosecutor machine and finance a construction By PAUL J. PEYTON ing an employee and attempt to use since January 2000. vehicle to facilitate code inspections. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader authority to control or modify an- “I don’t think anybody — police or Mayor Mahr questioned the need WESTFIELD – In a private com- other employee’s action. the public —would consider me to be for a new SUV at a time when the munication to the defendant, During a 15-minute interview either pro-police or pro-citizen,” Mr. borough is trying to keep costs in Westfield Town Administrator Jim Wednesday morning, Mr. Gildea said Levine said. “I pride myself on ad- line. Mr. Tomkins said that an in- Gildea implemented disciplinary ac- the non-binding recommendation of dressing each issue as it came before crease in construction code fees re- tions Wednesday against suspended hearing officer James Damato was me.” He said he would “miss the sulting in more administrative work Westfield Police Detective Sandra “not releasable” due to the fact it was trials” and “miss the interaction with and site visits is anticipated because Chambers. She allegedly fixed a park- part of a departmental disciplinary people, since there’s not as much of the redevelopment taking place ing ticket for her son. Mr. Gildea hearing. Actions resulting from those being township attorney.” As he looks along South and Martine Avenues would not make public the actions hearings along with employee per- forward to his new responsibilities, and other development in residential being taken. sonnel files are not released to the though, Mr. Levine joked that his two areas. This ultimately has the poten- Detective Chambers was charged public per town policy. Mr. Gildea sons, Brian, 13, and Jack, nine, were tial to produce more tax revenue for with trying to have a ticket voided for said he would implement Mr. “disappointed that I’m not going to the borough. her son and for lying during an inter- Damato’s findings and would send a be a judge anymore.” Councilman Jack Molenaar sug- nal investigation by the Westfield letter by 4 p.m. yesterday to attorneys Mr. Levine’s formal swearing in will gested that, if the borough does need Police Department. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 take place at next Tuesday’s meeting. Benjamin Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times a new vehicle for construction code The official charges against her are MAKING A STATEMENT…This teacher makes a point about the salary of PAGE INDEX inspections, money could be saved false swearing, official misconduct, Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 19 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Superintendent of Schools Carol Choye during last by buying an economical car, rather neglect of duty, striking a summons Wednesday’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education Association (SPFEA) demon- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-16 Obituary ...... 20 stration for a new contract outside Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. than a large SUV. from the record, conduct unbecom- Community ... 6-8 Real Estate .... 11-19 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, February 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FW Council Discusses SP-F BOE Deliberates POLICE BLOTTER Staggard Place Rezoning Instruction, Special Services By MEREDITH MANNINO train station and use it for preservation of By MEGHAN GILL Total projected expenditure for sup- Mountainside ing a motor vehicle stop. Specially Written for The Scotch-Plains Fanwood Times documents,” explained Mayor Colleen Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times port services for the coming year is marked Tuesday, January 31, Kenneth E. Sand- Wednesday, February 1, Carlos O. FANWOOD — The rezoning of Mahr. SCOTCH PLAINS — The board of at $31,162,315, reflecting a $990,633 in- ers of Irvington was transported from the Iraheta, 30, of Plainfield was arrested and Staggard Place was a topic of discussion Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell dis- education met February 2 to continue its crease over last year. The largest increase Essex County jail for outstanding war- charged with shoplifting at a South Av- at this week’s borough council meeting. cussed the Fanwood Memorial Library deliberation on the 2006-2007 budget. in this area falls under custodial and main- rants in the amount of $500. enue grocery store. He also was arrested Planning Board Chairman Greg renovation project, which is being funded Instruction and special services budgets tenance services, due to “some new staff Scotch Plains on outstanding warrants. Cummings addressed the council about by grant money. The entire lower level of were reviewed by the board. The overall and the rise in utilities,” Mr. DelSordi Thursday, February 2, a Harding Road Saturday, February 4, Arlene Capitaz, this issue, expressing his view that the the library will be renovated, as well as proposed budget reflects a 5.48 percent said. This increase is projected to be resident reported that her cleaning lady 26, of Elizabeth was arrested on active area should be residential; the area is the stairwell, the main entry lobby, the increase, or $69,823,701. $508,189 higher. verbally harassed her after they argued warrants following a motor vehicle stop currently zoned as a light industrial dis- area surrounding the circulation desk, Total budget expenditure for instruc- The area of transportation also reflects over the quality of work performed. on South Avenue at Terrill Road. trict. and the reference area. tion is projected to be $34,953,147. This an increase of $345,496. Friday, February 3, a resident of Wil- Sunday, February 5, Richard D. Forbes, Councilman Jack Molenaar disagreed The library renovation is expected to figure includes teachers’ salaries, instruc- Dr. Margaret Hayes, assistant superin- low Avenue reported that an individual 41, of Shillington, Pa. was arrested on and, stating that changing the zone to be completed by the end of the month. tional aids, tuition, self-contained class- tendent for curriculum, instruction and rode past her on a bicycle and yelled at outstanding warrants following a motor residential would negatively affect the Councilwoman Mitchell said she is rooms, speech, basic skills, ESL, co-cur- assessment, presented the curriculum her. Police said there are no suspects at vehicle stop on North Avenue. borough. enthusiastic about the renovation, and ricular programs, and athletics. development portion of the budget to the this time. Sunday, February 5, Vanita Bentley, “I think by changing this to R-75 would described the design and plans of the Board Secretary Anthony Del Sordi board. The expenditure for this portion of Saturday, February 4, Alex Paredes, 38, of Scotch Plains was arrested on put the town at a huge risk,” he stated. library’s refurbishment as “very bright.” explained that the 2006-2007 total in- the budget will be $70,641, which reflects 35, of Plainfield was arrested on Route 22 Patterson Road following a motor vehicle In other public works news, Borough The borough council will meet on Tues- structional expenditure would be a $5,236 decrease over last year. and charged with driving while intoxi- stop, which revealed outstanding war- Engineer Joe Pryor presented his monthly day, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. $2,702,214 higher than last year. The largest proposed expenditures in cated. Paredes also was charged with rants. progress report. According to Mr. Pryor, this area are due to course revisions, with careless driving, police said. He was is- Monday, February 6, Stacee Y. Petty, a proposal has been submitted for the the largest amounts allocated for science, sued a summons and released to a family 32, of Plainfield was arrested on numer- construction phase of the Watson and Proposed $22 Mil. Budget math for grades 6 through 12, and lan- member. ous outstanding warrants following a Russsell Roads project, which is being guage arts revision for grades 6 through Saturday, February 4, a resident of motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road at funded in part by New Jersey Department 12. Country Club Lane reported being the Seventh Street. of Transportation’s (NJDOT) Municipal Dr. Hayes is also responsible for the victim of theft. The victim said someone Monday, February 6, Steven L. Petty, Aid Program. Has Higher Mandated Costs textbook budget, which will increase by removed a tire from his motor vehicle, 28, of Hillside was arrested on outstand- Regarding Pleasant Avenue, the bor- By FRED T. ROSSI township government states it has little or $12,482 over last year. This increase in- which was in front of his house at the ing warrants following a field investiga- ough received a $180,000 grant from Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times no control. Mandated contributions to the cludes a new social studies grade 6 geog- time. tion. NJDOT’s 2005 Municipal Aid Program, SCOTCH PLAINS — Township Man- state’s police and fire retirement system raphy textbook and grade 8 world cul- Saturday, February 4, a patron of a Monday, February 6, Derek W. Ship, and an additional $220,000 in discretion- ager Thomas Atkins last week submitted this year will be $374,603 -about double tures text. Route 22 restaurant reported being the Jr., 28, of Plainfield was arrested on ac- ary funding. According to Mr. Pryor’s to the township council his recommenda- the 2005 level. And it’s expected that The grade eleven British literature victim of theft. The victim stated he parked tive warrants following a motor vehicle report, the entire project “excluding con- tions for the 2006 municipal budget, which township contributions in 2007 and 2008 books need to be replaced because of his vehicle in the lot and when he re- stop on South Avenue. tingencies,” is expected to cost $800,000. includes a 4.95 percent increase in appro- could be more than $500,000 or $600,000. wear and tear, as well as the grade 6 turned, an unknown person had broken a Monday, February 6, Lonnie J. Ward, The borough submitted the plans, specifi- priations. Contributions to the state’s public em- vocabulary textbooks. Dr. Hayes said she window on the vehicle and removed a Jr., 29, of Orange was arrested following cations, estimate and an engineer’s certi- Mr. Atkins called his proposal “solid ployees retirement system will be $83,000 wants to replace the Anatomy, Physiol- cellular telephone and charger. The vic- a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on fication to NJDOT, so the project can go and practical with no luxuries,” but said, this year, an increase of more than $54,000 ogy, AP Biology, Chemistry and Physics tim reported that the value of the items outstanding warrants. out to bid. “It continues the same levels of service to from last year. texts, at a cost of $44,140. was $300. A public meeting was held on Novem- our residents and taxpayers.” The township’s fees paid to the Rahway Thomas Beese, Jr., director of special Fanwood ber 14 to review the project with Pleasant The $22,037,548 budget that the town- Valley Sewerage Authority will be services, presented the board with the Tuesday, January 31, Beverly D. Miller, Avenue residents. Per the residents’ in- ship manager proposes is $1,040,849 more $965,414 this year, a 25 percent increase proposed budget, which reflects 18 per- 38, of Plainfield was arrested at Martine put, it was agreed that sidewalks would be than last year, and nearly all of that in- over last year. Mr. Atkins said it is pos- cent of the entire budget for the district. and North Avenues on outstanding war- SPFEA deleted from the contract. Residents also crease is due to higher mandated costs. sible that the 2007 contribution could be The total proposed for these programs is rants following a motor vehicle stop. requested traffic calming measures. In Sharply higher costs are being experi- around $1.2 million, with the 2008 pay- $12,417,613, which covers areas such as Tuesday, January 31, Johnetta C. December, the council approved a pro- enced in several areas including pension ment exceeding $1.5 million. Much of out of district placements ($4,353,704), Riddick, 31, of Plainfield was arrested on Demonstrates posal from Mr. Pryor’s firm, Kupper As- contributions, sewerage fees, health in- this increase is due to the utility’s court- speech programs ($1,161,741), resource outstanding warrants following a motor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sociates, to review and update the plans. surance for township employees and debt ordered capital improvements being made center ($3,512,432), and aide salary vehicle stop on Midway Avenue at Russell Work has begun, and a second public service. at its Rahway facility. ($616,393). Road. “We are very hopeful that we can get meeting is pending for mid-March. The council will now spend the next Other areas of the municipal budget In 2005, the total number of students Wednesday, February 1, Joseph Hanna, our contract settled before the budget In land use and historic preservation several weeks reviewing the budget, con- facing large increases include an addi- requiring special services was 894, with 25, of Old Bridge was arrested on South referendum. Regardless if we settle or news, the council discussed the possibil- sidering revenue levels and setting a mu- tional $121,702 in debt service, an addi- 96 receiving out-of-district placements. Avenue on outstanding warrants follow- not, taxes are going up,” she said. ity of storing the borough’s historical nicipal property tax rate before the tional $235,923 for group health insur- George Huk, field representative for documents, which are currently housed at budget’s expected introduction in late ance premiums and an extra $45,000 for the New Jersey Education Association the library, on the first floor of the March or early April. Two budget meet- gasoline expenses associated with the and negotiations spokesperson for the Fanwood train station. This would coin- ings have already been scheduled for Feb- recent spike in energy costs. WF Detective Chambers SPFEA, confirmed that a fact finder, Joel cide with the museum-like atmosphere ruary 23 and March 6, with both sessions The council is expected to continue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Weisblatt, has been assigned, and will be that the borough is planning to create starting at 7 p.m. with its fee-based permit system for con- meeting with teachers and the BOE on when the historical caboose is placed at Of the $1.04 million in increased ex- ducting the annual spring clean-up in in the Chambers’ matter. former police chief Bernard Tracy serve March 1. They will go over the major the train station. penditures for this year, 95 percent of that June. The program was instituted last “Even though this particular hearing as prosecutor during the hearings. He also issues in mediation and hold a formal “The idea is to take the first floor of the total, or $985,586, are in areas where the year in an effort to save money as pro- was done in public, which was at the decided not to attend the hearings to avoid hearing sometime in April. gram costs threatened to skyrocket. Mr. request of the defendant in this matter, “any appearance of conflict.” Mr. Huk said the latest issue with the Atkins told the council this week that the which is obviously her right to do, it is still “I am going to issue a report today with SPFEA is that members have involun- work to get ready for this year’s program not a ‘court case.’ It is an interdepartmen- the findings and she will get it. She and tarily been appointed to after-school is “moving ahead.” tal hearing, which is considered an inter- her attorney can divulge what they want projects. Confirmed Ms. McGuane, “The He said the fall leaf pick-up program nal discipline matter. And so the results of to do,” Mr. Gildea explained. administration has assigned teachers to this year “could be quite challenging,” the particular matter are basically not He said Detective Chambers might participate in test-prep classes at all lev- not only because of the new stormwater releasable and also not releasable under want to divulge the findings to the press, els. Teachers are doing this under duress management regulations enacted last year, OPRA (Open Public Records Act) be- which he said would be her choice. He and without a contract.” but also because the township might not cause it is considered a matter of part of said Detective Chambers remains on paid BOE Vice President Thomas Russo have a site to store leaves since the the personnel record,” Mr. Gildea said. suspension pending the outcome. also made a statement on the BOE’s be- Jerseyland site that has been used in past Mr. Gildea received Mr. Damato’s re- “We will have to make the change of half. “There is no one on the board inter- years might not be available. port last Friday and discussed it with her current status depending on what her ested in delaying contract negotiations. Mr. Atkins said it is possible that a Mayor Andy Skibitsky and council mem- decision is,” he said. Mr. Gildea said the We have met over a dozen times; we have more structured collection program on a bers of Tuesday night in executive ses- town has not received any intent to sue or an interest in resolving contract issues in neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis sion. He said, as administrator, it is his claims from Detective Chambers. The a fair and reasonable way. The problem is might be necessary, but he will wait to responsibility to determine the disciplin- town settled a discrimination lawsuit sky-rocketing healthcare costs.” hear comments and proposals from town- ary action against a town employee. brought against the town by Ms. Cham- He said that the board has no intention ship public works personnel before any He said the town hired a hearing officer bers in 2001. Mr. Gildea said the lawsuit of taking away health care benefits from decisions are made. He did emphasize, for the proceedings to ensure that the and disciplinary hearing are not related. teachers in the district, that they are ask- though, that mandatory bagging of leaves town had a “very independent, unbiased “As you know, there was a threat of a ing the teachers to choose an alternative would be “an absolute last resort.” and fair process for this hearing due to the civil lawsuit. That has never materialized health-care policy. “All we have heard is nature of it. Mr. Gildea said Detective at this point; doesn’t mean it can’t, but it ‘no’,” Mr. Russo said. Erratum Chambers’ attorney would have 10 days has not. That is not on the table at this He said parents who are concerned A story on the Fanwood planning board to decide if he will appeal the decision. point. This is strictly an interdepartmen- about the increase in class size should hearing on the expansion of a Midway An appeal, if filed, would be heard in state tal hearing,” Mr. Gildea said. remember that if the district lowers costs Avenue home should have reported that a Superior Court. Court matters, he said, When asked whether Detective Cham- in all areas, then class sizes will decrease retaining wall was built after Alex Segal are a matter of public record. bers was to be terminated, Mr. Gildea said and more resources can be spent on hiring dug into Marsha Gelfand’s property. Mr. Gildea said he opted not to have he was discussing all the possible options new teachers. Very private sale: without revealing his decision. During the public hearings, held July, Estate item, frankly, too nice for charity, consignment or August and September, the town’s case focused on allegations that Detective thrift shop. An unusual and timely bargain. Chambers had a ticket fixed by her FW Budget son. 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Westfield NJ 07090 www.bellini.com Page 2 Thursday, February 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Air Traffic Noise Committee Are Students Aware Warns of New FAA Routes Of Available Scholarships? AREA — Residents can expect to “Relatively few residents see noise By MICHAEL J. POLLACK looks at athletics, community involve- see a lot more aircraft noise and not decreases, although puzzlingly the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment and groups such as Model UN. much benefit if new routes proposed industrialized area south of Newark Every year the nonprofit and phil- “We choose based on track records, by the Federal Aviation Administra- Airport receives much less noise. anthropic arms of our local area be- personal references. It’s somewhat tion (FAA) go into effect, according Early in redesign process, the FAA stow scholarships on the most de- hard but we’ve been in the commu- to Jerome Feder of Westfield, Acting promised to search for better noise serving of high-school seniors set- nity long enough we know the orga- Chairman of the Union County Air mitigation, so it is especially disturb- ting their sights on a college career. nizations (Hi’s Eye et. al.) and know Traffic Noise Advisory Board. ing to see it’s proposals moving We have heard from Westfield clubs what’s required and know the extra On December 20, 2005, the FAA sharply in the opposite direction,” on how the selection process is under- time and hours.” released a Draft Environmental Im- said Mr. Feder. taken. We welcome Scotch Plains, Gaile Boothe, a past president of pact Statement (DEIS) outlining al- More broadly over the tri-state PACKING CREW…Members of the Troop Support project of Temple EmanuEl Fanwood and other towns to help un- CWC, did indicate that sometimes ternatives for revamping the air- area, the picture is also bleak, Mr. pose with 65 well-stocked boxes to be sent to our troops in Iraq. cover how the selection process works, there are instances where someone space in the NY/NJ/Philadelphia Feder stated. “The most ambitious who benefits, who doesn’t and whether gets unfairly docked because of the metropolitan area. Three proposals plan increases noise for more than 4Connections Seeks the local schools are doing their part to family dynamic. are promoted. The first proposal 330,000 residents and the other two make students aware of opportunities. “We have had cases where if you’re consists of simple modifications. affect almost 200,000. The last air- From our Westfield research, we the oldest in the family, it looks as Two other plans are both called “In- space redesign, the Expanded East Approval for WF Streets found that one such criterion for the though you have enough money.” tegrated Airspace,” with the “more Coast Plan (EECP), performed in scholarships is financial need. How- She remembers a case in the past ambitious” variant proposing con- 1987, increased noise for 45,000 By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Mr. Santaliz said, “The (county) ever, in a town like Westfield, is there where the auditor deemed the oldest solidation of FAA operations in a residents, yet caused widespread Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times freeholders have approved us to oc- such a thing as financial need amongst of six or seven not in financial need. new Integrated Control Center cost- uproar, leading to Congressional WESTFIELD – At last month’s cupy county roads, the state has ap- New Jersey’s elite, or is it only rela- She said that one-parent families are ing an estimated $2.5 billion, ac- intervention, and a bitter 10-year Westfield Town Council conference proved us to occupy state roads. Since tive status? prevalent in town and when parents cording to Mr. Feder. battle with the FAA over repairs. session, telecommunications com- we wish to go off the county right of If such a financial need existed, divorce, it looks like there’s great Alarmingly, all three proposals, The new proposals negatively af- pany 4Connections presented a pro- way, we need permission to occupy would one want their financial status need because “it’s not said if the would discard noise abatement pro- fect four to seven times this num- posal to put dark fiber technology on the public right of way.” known by others in such a close-knit father will kick in.” cedures south of Newark Liberty In- ber of people, which will yield un- existing poles down North Avenue. Mr. Santaliz said he misspoke at that town? Is it a matter of pride? If such Megan Decker, the chair for the ternational Airport (EWR) in favor of precedented public outcry,” Mr. The company’s interest is to even- meeting and that “we do need their trepidation towards revealing one’s Scholarship Committee this year for “fanning” of aircraft departures im- Feder said. tually create a hub between the county (Westfield’s) approval. Technically, we status exists, does it limit the amount the Junior Women’s Club, said they mediately after take-off. “The benefits of the FAA propos- engineering building in Scotch Plains, do need their approval. We do need of scholarship hopefuls? offer the scholarship to Westfield resi- Current procedures take advan- als are weak. The FAA cites opera- the Ralph Froehlich Public Safety municipal consent, we’re just not sup- Through asking questions of the dents in six schools (Westfield High tage of the large industrialized air- tional advantages but admits that there Building in Westfield, Union County posed to be unreasonably withheld.” clubs who give their time and money School, Oak Knoll, Union Catholic, craft south of Newark Airport to will not be much increase in capacity College in Plainfield and, eventually, In terms of benefits, he said, “It to further the education of Westfield’s Mount St. Mary’s, Oratory Prep and allow aircraft to climb before over- or reduction in delays. Small capac- county buildings in Elizabeth. serves the interest of Union County youth, perhaps it is not the fear of Mother Seton). flying residential areas. The pro- ity increases are rapidly taken advan- 4Connections’ Controller Arlene itself,” he added. “It’s a win for the reprisal or embarrassment for admit- Last year, the club awarded two posed procedures direct aircraft im- tage of by the carriers to schedule Scala told the Westfield Leader that county, especially when costs are ting that help is needed, but rather $1,500 scholarships. Usually getting mediately over residences. additional flights during traffic peaks, the company wants to use a few mu- manageable.” that the local schools are not advertis- 20 applicants overall, last year the “Elizabeth, Hillside, Linden, preventing delay reduction,” Mr. nicipal streets to finish securing the Union County has been a customer ing to their students what is available club received only five applications Roselle, Roselle Park, and Union are Feder said. route. Ms. Scala said the reason to get of 4Connections for two years. Mr. and how much. from the high school, and more from closest to EWR (Newark Airport) and A public comment period for the off the main route is that there is a Santaliz expressed that Union County Jennifer Jaruzelski, president of the the other institutions. will be hurt the most. The FAA is proposed new FAA traffic patterns “section of town that has no tele- is not “usually involved in the indi- College Women’s Club (CWC), said “I wouldn’t think someone from a withholding most of the noise in- closes on Thursday, June 1. The FAA phone poles, so we have to go to the vidual franchising.” her organization looks for a female private school was as needy as some- crease data from ‘fanning,’ but ad- will be holding public meetings in for side streets. It will make a ‘V’ to go Union County Manager George graduate who has lived in Westfield one from the high school,” Ms. Decker mits that approximately 30,000 resi- New Jersey residents to comment. back on North Avenue.” Devanney, in a written response, said, for at least one year. The award will said. “Even the guidance counselor dents will see more than a three-fold Residents are urged to attend the pub- She said the company is looking “To further clarify this matter, there is be based on academics, financial need, we dealt with at the high school wasn’t increase in over-flight noise and that lic meetings and comment. for permission to franchise with no contract between Mr. Santaliz, or character and leadership. Despite the sure why there were so few. Perhaps an additional 35,000 residents will The FAA plans two meetings in Westfield but “most towns don’t ask his company, 4Connections, and the smaller-than-expected numbers, she they needed more money and were see more than a two-fold increase, Union County. The first will take where you’re going.” County of Union to do any work in said, “We can only choose among the looking for a larger amount elsewhere.” Mr. Feder explained in a press re- place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thurs- 4Connections is an Elizabeth-based Westfield and Scotch Plains.” applicants that apply.” Still, the junior women’s club posed lease. day, February 23, at the George Wash- company whose customers include For $500 a month, Mr. Santaliz ex- “Since the school has done away the same question – ‘why are so few “Close to the airport, an additional ington School No. 1 in Elizabeth, Union County College, other county plained, Westfield can get access to with class rank, we judge on a basis of applying?’ 5,480 residents living in high noise located at 250 Broadway. The second buildings and Trinitas Hospital in Union County fibers and have a direct GPA, but there is no minimum GPA. “We review the applications as a areas will see a noticeable increase in meeting will be in Springfield from Elizabeth. The five-year old company fiber connection and access to tax Last year there were 16 applicants, group of six,” Ms. Decker said. “We air traffic noise, he said. The latter are 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, has operated in Elizabeth for four maps. He said to look at only Westfield and we awarded eight,” she said. “The choose who we feel based on GPA, mostly minorities, raising environ- at the Holiday Inn, 304 Route 22 years and was located in Bernardsville might be too small a scale to show the applications aren’t due until the end of involvement, etc. If six people have all mental justice concerns. Union West, Springfield. prior to that. benefits, but rather stressed the county February. The actual award number the same thing going for them but one County residents further west will For more information, access the Company president Gil Santaliz ex- and state effects of bringing in presti- varies with the candidate pool and the father’s an attorney and one’s a janitor, see increased noise due to shorter FAA website, http://www.faa.gov/ plained that 4connections didn’t come gious firms to the area. amount of funds available that year.” that might be the deciding factor.” flight paths and lower altitudes, but nynjphl_airspace_redesign and the fully prepared to last week’s meeting “By having the opportunity to offer Last year, the CWC gave out She said last year’s recipient was the FAA will not disclose details un- website of the New Jersey Coalition with a town map and wished to hook up folks who are well compensated jobs $28,000 in total, the largest being extremely thankful to have the $1,500, less the noise increases exceeds a Against Aircraft Noise (NJCAAN), with Kimball and North Euclid Av- in the area promotes economic devel- $8,000 and ranging to $1,000. She but “we didn’t get as many as you factor of 3.2. www.njcaan.org. enues and Cowperthwaite Place. opment. You take the CEO out of din- said that perhaps with college costing would think are out there dying to ner in Westfield and the hotels in the $40,000, students view the scholar- find assistance for college. We’re al- local area,” he added. ships as an auxiliary means of sup- ways thinking there would be more In Scotch Plains, Robert Lacosta of port, with the college providing the people looking.” the building department, said the foundation. She said the club asks what the Scotch Plains township council four “I believe the students in great fi- annual family income is, profession, or five months ago passed a resolution nancial need will get those concerns total savings and investment, funds to hook up to UCC and its satellite addressed from the schools them- for college expenses. “These are broad colleges in Scotch Plains (VOTech) selves, who offer a greater financial questions, so I don’t think people and UCC in Plainfield. packages,” she said. would be that concerned.” “It was a recommendation to the In terms of guaranteeing anonym- If the students are truly in need, council based on the presentation to ity, students have to submit a FAFSA these scholarships may be the impe- the technology committee and we form and include tax returns. “Every- tus that pushes the student to go away said ‘we support the endeavor by the thing is kept confidential and sent to to college, or simply not go at all if county,’” Mr. Lacosta said. “I can’t an independent auditor, who reviews funds are not available. The Westfield speak for Westfield, but whatever and ranks them for our committee,” clubs raise money and give to altruis- questions we had were satisfied. It Ms. Jaruzelski added. tic causes. They want to help Westfield was very education based and it’s “The financial forms arrive and students. Are the high schools, par- hard to fight connectivity with educa- return sealed, and sending to an inde- ticularly Westfield’s, acting as a hin- tion,” he added. pendent person should avoid embar- drance or a help to the process? As a “We didn’t get any money out of it; rassment.” newspaper, all we can say is if you are we’re just being a good neighbor,” She said that financial need is part interested in a scholarship, packets Mr. Lacosta added. of the equation, but the group also are available in the guidance office. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 9, 2006 Page 3 Freeholders’ Fiscal Panel County Dem Party Leaders Eyes Program Cuts, Layoffs Endorse Sires for Congress By PAUL J. PEYTON 21 municipalities in the county with a RAHWAY – On Monday, Union how much he has accomplished for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times projected 2006 tax bill of $2,190, or County Democrat Party leaders en- the residents of Union County and of ELIZABETH – The county free- $22.56 million town-wide, followed dorsed former Speaker of the State New Jersey as Speaker,” said Senator holders began budget meetings last by Mountainside at $2,054, or $6.19 Assembly Albio Sires for Congress Lesniak. “It is because he is so effec- night at the county administration million borough-wide. Scotch Plains in the 13th Congressional District tive as a legislator in Trenton that I building in Elizabeth. County Man- homeowners will pay $1,593 on aver- who is seeking to become elected to have every confidence he will be just ager George Devanney presented a age, or $13.02 million township-wide, the seat vacated by Robert Menendez as effective on our behalf in Washing- $413-million executive budget last with neighboring Fanwood paying (D-Hudson County) who was named ton.” month, which represents a $23-mil- $3.6 million total, or $1,354 per house- U.S. Senator by newly elected Gov- “I thank Chairwoman DeFillipo and lion increase over the board’s adopted hold. Garwood’s county tax is pro- ernor Jon Corzine to fill his vacated the Union County Democratic orga- spending plan last spring. jected at $2.1 million, or $1,177 per Senate seat. The 13th Congressional nization for its endorsement,” said The county manager and Freeholder household. District is largely in Hudson County Mr. Sires. “Together, we have worked Chairman Alexander Mirabella have According to Sebastian D’Elia, although a portion covers some of to improve our schools and county said they intend to trim the increase by public information director for the Elizabeth and Linden. colleges, provide job security and $6 million. A hiring freeze was issued county, the freeholders’ fiscal com- Union County Democrat Party protect the health and safety of our until after this year’s budget is adopted mittee is looking to cut $6 million in LUNCHEON SPEAKER…Bob Miller, Program Chairman, and the Reverend Chairwoman Charlotte DeFillipo neighbors. In Washington, I pledge to Vicky Ney of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, right, join Frances Poranski, late in the spring. The county currently programs, develop additional sources who spoke to the Westfield Historical Society February 1 about some of her said, “Union County Democrats stand continue my hard work on behalf of employs 3,000 people. of revenue and trim the county’s experiences as a 33-year volunteer counselor to inmates of the East Jersey State united behind Albio Sires and look the residents of Union County and Westfield property owners pay the 3,000-employee workforce. Prison in Avenel. forward to having him represent us in the rest of the 13th Congressional second-highest county tax among the The county is also looking at an the United States House of Represen- District.” employee furlough program whereby Historical Society to Learn tatives. He has been a leader in the Early Renewals Urged department directors and freeholders General Assembly on issues like edu- UNICO National themselves would be asked to take cation, health care and homeland se- For Driver Licenses two vacation days without pay. An curity and he will be a leader on the Applauds Alito’s TRENTON – Local New Jersey early retirement program is also be- Aspects of Colonial Living same issues in Washington.” Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) ing considered. Such a program must WESTFIELD – Hollace Hoffman advent of large supermarkets, the va- State Senator Ray Lesniak (D- Appointment agencies will renew almost 2.05 mil- be approved through state legisla- will present a slide/lecture program riety of goods available today and the Elizabeth), Assemblymen Neil Cohen AREA — UNICO National, the lion driver licenses in 2006, a record tion. The county manager said such a entitled “Life Before Supermarkets” convenience of cellular telephones to (D-Roselle), Jerry Green (D- largest Italian American Service Or- number that represents an increase of program would have to include the to the Westfield Historical Society on touch base with home regarding shop- Plainfield) and Joseph Cryan (D- ganization in the United States, with almost 90-percent over last year, ac- elimination of positions if the county Friday, February 17, at 7:30 p.m. in ping lists. Union), Assemblywoman Linda chapters in 20 states, congratulates cording to a spokesperson. is to realize any “long-lasting finan- the Community Room of the Westfield She will tell how there was a time Stender (D-Fanwood), Surrogate Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. of New A number of factors are influenc- cial impact on government.” Municipal Building at 425 East Broad when forest and field provided hous- James LaCorte (D-Elizabeth) and Jersey on his appointment to the ing this increase including the elimi- “During budget hearings, we will Street. ing, food, medicines, tool handles, Freeholder Angel Estrada (D-Eliza- United States Supreme Court. nation of non-photo paper license look at each and every program with Ms. Hoffman, a former director of dyes and more, and how early farm- beth) attended the endorsement press UNICO believes Judge Alito, as renewal by mail, the 2004 introduc- a goal of minimizing any potential the Trailside Nature and Science Cen- ers utilized natural resources to session. his record has shown, will be a fair tion of New Jersey’s digital driver’s layoffs,” said Mr. Devanney in a letter ter in Union County, will discuss life supplement meals from cultivated “On behalf of my colleagues in the and impartial justice and an out- license, and the requirement for all to the freeholders dated January 17. in Colonial times, long before the crops and domestic animals. Many Legislature and throughout Union standing role model for the future New Jersey motorists to go through Mr. Devanney said the county old-time crafts, machinery and tools County, I am happy to endorse Albio generations of Italian American the state’s six-point identification would look to explore “the sale of Bramnick Street-Gang also will be featured. Sires because we have seen firsthand youth. UNICO congratulates Presi- verification program. several county-owned properties, Originally from Massachusetts, dent Bush on his fine choice. The MVC encourages individuals sponsorship opportunities involving Bill Passes Committee Ms. Hoffman holds a degree in plant Congratulations For all the Italian Americans to access the agency’s toll-free num- our parks, facilities and vehicles, ad- TRENTON – Assemblyman Jon ecology. She currently is the coordi- throughout the United States this is ber or website for transactions not vertising and vending machines.” Bramnick (R-21), a member of the nator of Operation Archaeology for To Marsh-Lazarowitz indeed a proud moment for Judge requiring in-person processing, such Officials are looking to sell adver- Law and Public Safety Committee, the County of Union, a program for Congratulations to Westfield Town Alito conducted himself with dig- as vehicle registration, address tisements on Paratransit vehicles to has proposed a bill concerning crimi- fifth graders. The public is invited to Engineer Kenneth Marsh and former nity and pride throughout the nomi- changes and surcharge payments. generate revenue. nal street gangs. Bill A-183 would attend at no charge and light refresh- Westfield Town Councilwoman nation process and will no doubt All motorists renewing a driver’s Additional budget meetings will increase the degree of the crime to the ments will be served at the end of the Claire Lazarowitz, who were married bring those attributes with him to the license in 2006 should prepare early be held Saturday, February 15, at next highest level if the act was com- program. For more information, during the Christmas weekend. The Supreme Court along with his intel- and consider renewing their driver 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, February 23, mitted during a gang initiation ritual. please call (908) 233-6360. couple resides in Springfield. lect and experience. license before the last minute, the at 5:30 p.m. Meetings will be held in According to Asm. Bramnick, street spokesman said. Learn online about the board’s conference room on the gangs like the Champagne Posse, the SP Dem Club to Meet, ID verification program and more at sixth floor of the administration build- Latin Kings, the Bloods and the Crips A TTORNEY AT LAW www.njmvc.gov, or dial, toll-free, ing, located on Elizabethtown Plaza have infiltrated counties that include Elect Officers Feb 16. (888) 486-3339. in Elizabeth. Essex, Union and Hudson. State po- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. lice estimate the number of gang Plains Democratic Club will meet on members to be in excess of 17,000. Thursday, February 16, at 8 p.m., at Ramsey Berman, P.C. Leader/Times to Offer According to an article in The New Executive Suites located at 1812 Front York Times, state authorities estimate Street in Scotch Plains. The entrance Summer Internships that one in five homicides in New to the building is from the rear park- Specializing in: Jersey are gang-related. The State ing lot. EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES & WESTFIELD — The Westfield ment, sports, editorial, photography Commission of Investigation also re- Assemblywoman Linda Stender Leader and The Scotch Plains- and meeting reporting. leased a study that concludes that (LD 22, Fanwood), a candidate for the SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS Fanwood Times invite college and A letter and résumé should be sub- street gangs represent the new face of United States Congress from the Sev- REAL ESTATE & LAND USE high school students to apply for sum- mitted to The Westfield Leader, Attn: organized crime. enth District, will be the guest speaker. ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW mer internships. A few paid intern Assignment Editor, P.O. Box 250, Asm. Bramnick, a Republican, has There will be an election of officers positions are available. Westfield, NJ 07091 or e-mail to: joined with Democratic Assembly- at the meeting. Anyone interested in Interns participate in most aspects [email protected]. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The See more Letters on pages 5 & 20 Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Congratulations Coach Tranchina DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: On A Job Well Done at WHS New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Coach Tranchina, I have been a the same character to the program as you with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Westfield resident for over 10 years, al- did, but being a former New Yorker and The others are made up. Are you sharp ways following Westfield football. I just being familiar with coach Joe Avena and enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey wanted to congratulate you on a wonder- his long successful career as a head coach tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 ful career – your players as well as coaches – I wouldn’t mind seeing him as the next If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 always showed class and respect for the head football coach at Westfield. Once guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 game – regardless of the outcome, and again coach – congratulations on a job vidual. If you get three – word expert. If most of that credit should be passed on to well done. you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Peter Giallusi I am sure your replacement will bring Westfield All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte Scotch Plains Resident Questions Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR 1. Thanatopsis – A view of or medita- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo School System Budget Reality tion on death COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Being a lifelong Scotch Plains resi- us as taxpayers, neither increase should 2. Ridgel – The half castrated male of Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly dent, it was very ironic to see in your be granted. If this was the corporate world, any beast EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS newspaper the board of education asking Dr. Choye would be asked to step down as 3. Peenge – To complain in Scottish Ben Corbin for its annual budget increase, while in the CEO, and the teachers would be re- 4. Intratelluric – Located or occurring SERVICES deep inside the earth SUBSCRIPTION PRICE The Star Ledger there was a fairly lengthy aligned to make the grade. If the stock One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 article about the teachers’ strike and how prices of a company do not have a gain, TETRIC they are underpaid along with poor ben- how can you ask the shareholders to in- 1. Balanced; stable efits. vest more money in the same stock? This 2. Out of use Then, also in the Ledger, was the is reality. 3. Distressing; perplexing school’s report card. If this report is any Bill Lyman 4. Perverse; harsh ‘Try Nice First’ Has Been the Way indicator of our return on investments for Scotch Plains HAJE 1. The Egyptian cobra 2. A Moslem who has completed his Resident Believes SP-F Teacher- holy trip to Mecca In Our Communities – Is It Still? 3. A nocturnal Australian marsupial. District Negotiation Process is Broken Kangaroo rat Westfield has a way of seeing many firsts, but ment, a little effort should be employed to announce Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to but treated well. These were districts that 4. A street vender; a seller of fruits and unannounced towing of parked cars from the PNC changes of the common practice – that which has Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol settle contracts without extended discord, vegetables Choye, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board and SP-F was not named. SCATOPHAGOUS Bank lot on North Avenue is not one that we think fits been acceptable for several years. 1. Tendency to eat clay or dirt the modus operandi of the community. Generally, If one were to get tough with the letter-of-the law, of Education and the Scotch Plains- While our children were in the district, Fanwood Teachers Association. outlays per pupil well exceeded our prop- 2. Flesh eating when there is a protocol change required, it is an- then one might get what they wish for. As example, ***** erty tax payments. Our children enjoyed 3. Subsisting on dung Twenty-three years ago, we were at- the benefits of tax collections from all in 4. Having a wavy, floating light nounced with warnings and the public is given time the developer has been constructing well into the QUEAN to adjust. More often than not, the public adjusts and night for several months. At times as late as 1 a.m., tracted by the reputation of the SP-F the district, both with and without young- schools because we heard it praised by a sters in the schools. This community spirit 1. Strong beer or ale matters are resolved. “Try nice first” has been the trash has been loudly clanking down the chute into Bergen County school superintendent. was a factor in the real estate investment 2. A structure that projects over the We have observed good outcomes from we made. As long as we live here, we side of a ship or boat way in Westfield and adjacent towns. We hope that the trash bins on Prospect Street. Dust billowing into 3. A boat hoist used for raising and way is not disappearing. the streets from the activity has been regularly ob- district education manifested in our two pledge ourselves to vote for school bud- children. But the district has a chronic gets. lowering smaller boats The developer and now property owner, Irwin served. How would the letter-of-the law deal with defect. Sadly broken is the teacher-dis- The administration and the union should 4. A bold, immoral woman; a slut Ackerman, principal of A & R Westfield Lincoln this? trict negotiation process. do what is necessary to set aside enmity Plaza, LLC, regarding the condominium complex One might also remember that the bank was granted The result may be that next-generation and hardened stances. The reputation of Support Troops Project parents hold the district in less esteem and the schools concerns everyone. How many underway above the PNC Bank building on North approval to build the original Lincoln Center com- settle elsewhere as statewide news cover- years of tax savings are erased when you Deemed Big Success Avenue, did not employ this style of problem solv- plex only with the agreement then to add parking in age singles out our district. sell your house for $20,000 less than it The Support Our Troops Project of ing. Perhaps it’s understandably in that Mr. Ackerman the lot directly across Broad Street. They did this and In all our years, no contract has been might have commanded in a well-regarded Temple Emanu-El was a huge success. settled within the contract period. This is district? Sixty-five well-stocked packages were is from Millburn and accustomed to developing in it was an acceptable arrangement to all concerned. not the norm. What are important are the And as you suffer that, how will you sent to our troops in Iraq. Each box con- New York City, thus not familiar with the more However, when the bank sold off the property in deferred pay raises for teachers and the savor the offloading of health care insur- tained an international phone card, a dis- genteel ways around here. 2004 to the developer, the development plan pre- marginal tax savings for citizens. The ance costs onto the shoulders of your posable camera, coffee, books, playing important message is that the board does grandchildren’s teachers who make an cards, DVDs, CDs, cookies, candy, pop- A small crowd was in awe last Friday night as a flat sented to the Westfield Planning Board, and which not prioritize esteem for teachers, and average of $52,000 per year? corn, toiletries and handwritten notes. bed tow truck from Citywide Towing of Hawthorne, was approved, included converting the Broad Street that teachers and administrators seem Support our children, and support their We wish to thank the Westfield com- Passaic County uploaded a few cars. Off they went. parking lot into another condominium. What hap- unable to bring comity to the bargaining teachers. Encourage teachers not to harden munity for its continued generosity to the table. positions, and demand that the SP-F Board troops. A special thank you goes to: Bar- We understand a few more were whist away on pened to the original agreement requiring the park- Over the years, we know of good SP-F of Education settle equitably as the two ons’ Drug Store, Falcon Printing, the Jun- Saturday during the day. Unfortunate car owners ing lot? teachers who left the district in frustra- groups approach the state mediator on ior League, Kings of Garwood, the Leader learned the next day that their vehicles were at So now the bank is still there with two condomini- tion. Recently we heard a conversation March 1, 2006. Store, Redeemer Lutheran Church, the among master teachers discussing their Salvation Army, Shop Rite of Garwood, Seville’s in Westfield and that $385 in cash was the ums added. Warning, don’t park there unless you’re Suzanne and Blanchard Hiatt careers. This group in a nearby district Scotch Plains Tiffany Drugs, Trader Joe’s, the Westfield only option to effect release of the impoundment. dashing into the bank! The construction dumpsters singled out districts where teachers are Armory, the Westfield Cooperative Nurs- This newspaper does not condone illegal parking have been taking up parking spaces in the street. Park known to be, not necessarily paid more, ery School, the Westfield Library and the Brownies. or rebuff rights of landlords. But, we do think that there when the noise and dust subsides. WF School Superintendent Discusses Dianne Gorbaty developers should understand the habits and culture We’re trying to find out if there is a law in the state Support Our Troops Project of communities, and then attempt to work amicably that controls rates that towing companies can charge. Edison Intermediate School Report Temple Emanu-El, Westfield within this protocol. For years, when the PNC Bank Can they charge any fee they wish, such as the $385 With the recent release of the School groups, including students who are clas- was closed at night, people parked in the lot and this charged last week? Suppose they charged $600, Report Card by the NJ Department of sified in special education programs, those Accident Victim Family was condoned. Properly, we think, as the bank has what would be the recourse? If they damaged your Education, it is evident that student per- students with English as a second lan- formance in the Westfield Public Schools guage, etc. Expresses Thanks been a good neighbor. vehicle, what would be the recourse? is high. In addition to School Report Card Because special education students did Our family wishes to thank the Now that the bank sold the property for develop- Avoid all this in our communities – “Try nice first.” data, The Star Ledger’s article on Febru- not meet the Adequate Yearly Progress Westfield and Scotch Plains police de- ary 2 included information that the paper standard in 2003-2004, but did meet it in partments, the Westfield Fire Department had reported in August. In August, The 2004-05, the entire school is in “Hold and rescue squad for their response to the Star Ledger incorrectly reported Edison Status.” It is incorrect to say that Edison car accident involving our daughter which Hiring of New Webmaster Will Help Intermediate School as not meeting Ad- did not meet all requirements in 2004-05. occurred on Lamberts Mill Road on Janu- equate Yearly Progress for 2004-2005. For more information on standardized ary 15. Your prompt professional care Unfortunately, the same error was repeated. test scores of both Edison and Roosevelt was exemplary and facilitated our Westfield Start Over and Advance Edison Intermediate School in Intermediate Schools, you may refer to daughter’s rescue and treatment. The Town of Westfield has procured a new website easy downloading. Westfield met all No Child Left Behind the Superintendent’s Message on the The reassurance we received about her requirements for the 2004-05 school year. Westfield Public Schools website at condition helped us in our time of dis- with the name westfieldnj.gov. Mayor Andy Skibitsky A staff page of employees would be a great way of The school met all standards for every www.westfieldnjk12.org. tress. Our community is truly very fortu- wants to upgrade the site and making it user-friendly. putting a face with a name for residents – officials sub-group and for the entire school. To William Foley, Ed.D. nate to have such competent and compas- The mayor said his goal was “to start leveraging this could provide an email address and phone number meet Adequate Yearly Progress, a school Superintendent of the Westfield sionate emergency responders. great tool to improve communication and interac- under their picture for easy contact. has to meet proficiency in all 40 sub- Public Schools With all our gratitude, tion” with residents. Mayor Skibitsky has said he would like to have Dr. and Mrs. Constandis and Family There are a number of things a town website could residents voluntarily provide e-mail addresses to Reader Suggests Lobbying for Aid Westfield do. It could be a working tool for residents and receive Westfield news updates. This is a great way employees. It should show a sense of community. It to remind residents of recycling schedules, road To Support Special Ed Spending Crop Walk Supporters should be regularly updated with town business and closures, special or important meetings and emer- I am writing with regard to two related The articles make many references to provide archives for reference. It should portray gency procedures. cover stories that appeared in the Febru- the cost of out-of-district placement. Al- Thanked for Efforts Westfield as a great place to live, work and raise a The mayor and town council hired Mike Bielen as ary 2, 2006 issue of The Westfield Leader though it is a considerable portion of the The Cranford Clergy Council’s 31st discussing the board of education budget, budget, we should remember that the Annual Crop Walk held on Sunday, Oc- family. the town’s new webmaster last week. We believe Mr. specifically as it relates to special educa- school budget represents real children tober 23, 2005 received donations top- Westfield has several useful websites that should Bielen has the skills to make westfieldnj.gov a tion. and not just money – the local school ping $16,000. There were 200 walkers be cross-linked. There’s no reason to duplicate each dynamic site based on his other work. He offered a I had the pleasure of attending the district is not always equipped to handle from houses of worship from Cranford, other’s work. If you go to one site, access to others low, fixed price and seems intent on creating a great board of education meeting on Tuesday, the specific challenges of some children. Garwood, Clark and Westfield. Twenty- should be seamless. These include the library, the site. We’re looking forward to seeing his work. In the January 31, where the special education Out-of-district enrollment represents five percent of all funds raised are split budget was discussed. I thank Drs. Kozlik roughly 10 percent of special education evenly between the food pantries of school system, the Downtown Westfield Corpora- long term though, town employees must be trained to and Foley, as well as Mr. Berman for their students and less than 2 percent of the Cranford Family Care, Osceola Presbyte- tion and the newspaper. Links to neighbors, county update material on the website. presentation and commend the board for entire student body. The majority of the rian Church in Clark and First Congrega- and state should be included. The current westfieldnj.gov site is merely a pre- its thoughtful questions and careful con- special-education budget is still spent on tional Church in Westfield, with the bal- With all the Internet’s capabilities, residents should purchased shell until content and tools can be in- sideration of the recommendations from in-district programs that support children ance supporting the work of Church World both the school administration and the with a wide range of disabilities. Service. be able to use the new site for everything from paying stalled that residents can use. When it is developed, public. If we take issue with the amount of The Church World Service is a minis- property taxes and parking tickets to licensing pets the website should be unique to Westfield, not just a The headline about this meeting in The money it is costing local taxpayers to try of the National Council of Churches to registering for recreation programs. Building de- duplicate of those of other communities utilizing the Leader reads “Special Edu. Accounts for educate our children with cognitive, physi- U.S.A. that works to supply disaster relief partment permits should be available on-line and pre-purchased .govoffice.com software. 21 Percent of Budget.” I would like to put cal, speech or social disabilities, we should in the United States and address hunger include information such as when and why zoning or There are a myriad of possibilities. After 10 years this number in perspective. According to lobby our state legislators to allocate a and issues of justice throughout the world. documents provided at the meeting, 20.7 larger portion of the federal “No Child Thank you to the many individuals planning-board approval is necessary. Also, all ordi- with the Internet, Westfield is starting over and we’re percent of the proposed 2006-2007 oper- Left Behind” dollars to local school dis- who gave so freely of their time and nances and resolutions should be made available for looking forward to see what happens. ating budget is for special education. Al- tricts, where it can directly help students financial resources to make this such a though the article pointed out that the and reduce our local tax burden. successful walk. special education expenditure would in- Judi Salvato Robin Marko crease by 2.86 percent, it neglected to Westfield Garwood mention that the overall percentage of the operating budget for special education should decrease from 21.1 percent to 20.7 Vandalism Is Not a Harmless Prank; percent. Part of the $16.9 million total expenditure for special education is ex- pected to be offset with $1.2 million in It Affects Lives of Town Residents federal aid and $4.6 million in state aid – I feel the need to add to the recent will take a moment to speak to their reducing the amount needed from the letters regarding vandalism in what I al- children about the issue of vandalism and local tax coffers. ways consider our rather “small” com- to discuss that funny, harmless pranks do Let us also bear in mind that special munity. have an affect on someone else’s life. I education student enrollment in 2005- I live in close proximity to Marie believe that family discussions can only 2006 stood at 16.6 percent of district Sadowski and have enjoyed her Christ- help and that an increased awareness of enrollment. Considering that part of the mas decorations for many years with both these types of incidents is crucial for the expense of providing a free and appropri- of my children. I was saddened by the well being of our neighborhoods and our ate education to these children is offset by vandalism which she (and another resi- community as a whole. the state and federal governments, it does dent) reported, and now have experienced, Jo Wayner not seem that these children are receiving first-hand, a similarly unfortunate experi- Westfield an unfair portion of the budget. ence. The related cover article discussing the For years, I – like many of my friends Deadlines public information session on the school and neighbors, have left items on my General News - Friday 4pm budget mentioned a public question ask- front porch/driveway/yard; never fearing Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm ing what the penalty would be if the that they would be taken. Today, that Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm district did not provide special education sense of complacency was shattered when Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm services to pupils. Dr. Foley pointed out I discovered that my four-year-old, used- that it is unlawful, but I would also argue daily, and very, very much relied upon Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm that it would ultimately cost taxpayers jogging stroller had been taken from my To Reach Us more money. porch. I am praying that the culprit is E-Mail - [email protected] Let us consider all education, not just someone in need of and desperate for the Phone - (908) 232-4407 the money we spend for special needs item. Realistically, however, I imagine students, to be an investment in the future. (as did the police officer who took my Submittal Formats If we can provide early and appropriate report) that it was taken either as a prank Email Photos in color education, we can give these special needs or dare by unknown persons. Email Ads as pdf files students the best chance of reaching their The stroller was returned last week (I full potential. For many of them it means was thrilled and overjoyed!). It was left in Please spell & grammar check transitioning to mainstream (less costly) my driveway before we awoke. classrooms and ultimately to meaningful, I hope that all Westfielders who read For more information, see tax-paying careers. this and who have read the other letters www.goleader.com/help A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 9, 2006 Page 5 Letters to the Editor All Towns Should Be Represented New Orleans, La. Family Thanks Community Encouraged to Ask At Union County Budget Meetings Westfielders for Kindness, Generosity Although the county claims approxi- town council should either insist on a say The following letter was recently sent furniture, clothes and kitchen items; bought mately one quarter of our property tax in how our taxes are being spent or fight to the McKinley School PTO in apprecia- Christmas gifts for kids whose parents lost Questions During Budget Process bill, the county portion of the property tax for a reversal in this pattern of increases, tion of their efforts in the Katrina Direct their job; provided care for uprooted, trau- The board of education is now well into nology, guidance and personnel. is never mentioned when municipal dis- which is taxation without representation. Relief Drive held in November of 2005. matized pets; helped pay exorbitant gaso- our process for developing the proposed What is the community’s role in the cussions of the “property tax crisis” arise. In a letter to the editor, Cranford Mayor My family was one of many that directly line and dry-cleaning bills and cleaned yards 2006-2007 school district budget. Our process? We want you to ask us questions At a council meeting in 2003, Cranford Dan Ashenbach stated that he doesn’t benefited from this town-wide effort. of fallen trees and debris. goal is to construct a budget that the and voice your opinions during the devel- Township Commissioner George Jorn mind “kissing a few hands” in order to get Please share this letter with your readers, We hope this gives you an idea of the community can ultimately support. The opment process so we’ll have the oppor- stated that the Township of Cranford has some money from the freeholders. I found many of whom contributed generously many ways those gift cards meant so budget needs to address our educational tunity to consider your requests and ad- no say in the county’s budget discussions. this statement to be outrageous, although during this drive. much to us and made our holidays spe- priorities, deal with government man- dress your concerns before we determine I must disagree. Although it’s obvious I appreciated the honesty. Receiving ser- My family is terribly grateful and would cial. It is truly amazing the way your dates and cope with cost areas that are the final budget. This dialogue will help that we don’t have a “say” in the budget vices from the county is not a favor but a like the entire town to know this. I appre- community has reached out to us in this difficult to manage. Can we craft a “per- us create a budget that meets the needs of process, every resident in Union County right of the taxpayers. It is our money! ciate your cooperation. time of need. Our sister, Wendy, is very fect” budget that meets all needs and our children while reflecting unavoidable has a “voice” in the budget process. Espe- Not only should every town council de- Wendy Connolly, Westfield fortunate to be in such a wonderful town pleases everyone? Wishful, but unlikely. compromises. By mid March, our budget cially our local elected officials. mand a return on our tax dollars but they McKinley PTO Co-President surrounded by people who care. We are We are committed to creating a reason- process will be almost over; we have a The town council represents the people should also demand that the wasteful and * * * * * certainly not the “city that care forgot” able budget that meets many needs at a final budget hearing in late March to of Cranford and not a political party. I inappropriate spending be stopped. Words cannot begin to express our because of folks like you. fiscally responsible level of spending. approve the actual budget that will go propose that it should unanimously ex- This is not only our right as taxpayers gratitude for your kindness and generos- Once again we send our heartfelt love, The board’s role in the process is to before the voters on April 18. press our opposition at the egregious tax but it is our duty as citizens to hold elected ity. Some things that your thoughtfulness thanks, appreciation and best wishes for review the proposals made by the admin- How can you become informed about the increases that the board of chosen free- officials accountable. We elect town coun- has made happen for our family include: the New Year. istration, judge priorities and continue to budget? Board meetings are taped and shown holders places on us yearly. The county cils to do what is in the best interest of the Helped two college students switch The Williamson Family look for ways to maximize the benefits on Channel 36, information will be posted has increased its portion of our property residents, not to kowtow to their party schools and set up housing; replaced flooded New Orleans, La. we get from the resources we have. Since on our website at www.westfieldnjk12.org taxes over 55 percent over five years, leadership. the beginning of January, we’ve held and presentations will be held at school including the Open Space Trust Fund, Every municipality should participate weekly meetings to publicly discuss the meetings. Contact the board at which is an additional tax. Consider that in the county’s budget process. There Fanwood Resident Comments on Facts first draft of the budget. We’ve already [email protected] or Dr. Foley at Cranford sent the county $500,000 in should be at least 21 people at these heard from administrators about employee [email protected] to share your 2005 for the Trust Fund alone. budget hearings, and they shouldn’t be Regarding Midway Construction benefits, utilities, capital projects, cur- feedback or concerns. The Township of Cranford sends more there to kiss anything. In August 2003, my husband and I nally wrote the agreement between us, riculum, special education, athletics and Anne Riegel than $13 million a year to the county with Tina Renna fine arts. Upcoming areas include tech- no accountability of how it is spent. Our returned from vacation to find the con- but because there were too many things in President, Westfield Bd. of Ed. Cranford struction of the house behind us. We went the document that I requested he change to the building inspector and zoning of- and he didn’t, my brother ended up writ- County’s United Way Has Right Affordable Housing Important ficer all upset with what they were doing ing the contract himself. but was told they were within their rights In October 2005, one of my trees fell To New Jersey Communities and the permit. As the building progressed, down, missing my house by inches, caused To Inform Westfielders of Its Work I constantly called Bruce Helmstetter, the by the roots being cut by Mr. Segal. It took We’ve all seen large housing develop- able housing can reduce the air pollution building inspector, all upset and was told from May 2004 until November 2005 for I would like to comment on Mayor citizens of Union County, while at the ments with a small number of affordable created by long commutes. there was nothing I could do. Mr. Segal and I to reach an agreement by Andrew Skibitsky’s column, which ap- same time continuing their support of the homes. And we’ve probably been told To create affordable housing without Around March or April of 2004, Mr. which he would replace the trees he ruined peared in the January 26 edition of The WUW. In addition, I believe that many of that development was necessary to meet large-scale market rate development, Segal brought in a backhoe (or some kind of by cutting into my property line and in Leader. In his column the mayor con- us understand that the health and well- the town’s Mount Laurel obligation. But some towns have partnered with non- large digging machine which barely fit into exchange I would allow him to anchor the tended that the efforts of the Westfield being of our surrounding communities it wasn’t. profit developers who can access state the yard) to dig up his backyard and in the wall into my property. I also requested a United Way are being diluted by action directly impacts our quality of life in Creative towns all over New Jersey are and federal funding. Others have worked process they cut into my property line. At fence above the wall as a safety issue. from a competing United Way. Westfield. For these reasons, the United meeting their affordable housing obliga- with for-profit companies who have dif- that point I hired a surveyor to survey my The events as reported in your article As 29-year residents of Westfield, my Way of Greater Union County has the tions without large-scale development. ferent financing options available. And property so I could put a fence up and (Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, Febru- wife and I have always been greatly im- right and responsibility to make the people Former schools and fire stations have some towns have created their own non- discovered he was too close to my property ary 2) are inaccurate. The wall was built pressed by the effectiveness of the of Westfield aware of its activities. been converted into affordable apart- profits to develop and manage affordable line and had cut three feet into my property. way after he dug into my property, and he Westfield United Way. It truly makes a The mayor cites several areas in which ments. Infill development has helped housing, financed with development fees. In May 2004, I requested a stop work order. replaced my trees because he ruined those wonderful contribution to our commu- the Westfield United Way provides car- towns meet their obligations without Municipalities can ensure local control In July 2004, my husband passed away, that were there. He also knew he needed nity. We have always supported the WUW ing and effective services to our commu- building beyond existing neighborhoods. by planning to meet their obligations with leaving me to fight this by myself. Fortu- a variance and wanted my positive com- generously, and in the past I have served nity. What many Westfielders may not Developments have provided affordable affordable housing that best meet their nately, I have a brother who has been the ments in order to get it. as both a campaign volunteer and a mem- know is that the WUW has been provided housing without any market rate housing own unique circumstances. major contact with Mr. Segal and his Marsha Gelfand ber of the budget review committee. support by the UWGUC in many ways at all. On its website (www.cahenj.org), the lawyer, Mr. DeMasi. Mr. DeMasi origi- Some years ago, I became acquainted and for many years. As an example, Local officials should support appro- Coalition for Affordable Housing and the Fanwood with the work of the United Way of Greater UWGUC secured and delivered to the priate affordable housing. Environment discusses ways that towns Union County, the “competing organiza- WUW a large grant in support of the 9/11 Why? Affordable housing is good for can provide affordable housing and pro- Bernard Heeney Creative Writing Contest tion” cited in the mayor’s column. This activities mentioned in Mr. Skibitsky’s the economy. Businesses need employ- tect the environment. It includes ques- organization supports the needs of the column. In addition, a significant sum of ees at every income level, and affordable tions to ask to ensure well-considered Enter creative writing contest. It is open to anyone and there is no entire Union County community, includ- money is “direct designated” to the WUW housing helps build an inviting business COAH compliance, examples of creative, fee. Entries received by February 15 will receive editor’s feedback ing contributing to many of the same vital from the annual campaigns conducted by climate. environmentally-sensitive projects and and an opportunity to update work prior to the final submittal date agencies supported by the WUW. As you the United Way of Greater Union County Affordable housing is good for the financial and technical resources. are surely aware, many people in our and affiliated organizations. community. New Jersey neighborhoods New Jersey towns can provide afford- of March 1. Register now and see details at www.goleader.com. county are in dire need of assistance at I believe it is very important for these are stronger when they include our teach- able housing, protect the environment this time. Accordingly, I joined the two fine organizations to develop an ami- ers, police officers, municipal workers, and determine how they will grow. It www.sg-cpas.com UWGUC board several years ago, and cable and constructive relationship. If and young adults who grew up there. takes a little effort and some ingenuity, support the organization both financially this can be achieved, both Westfield and Today, these New Jerseyans are priced but it is worth the effort. and through volunteer activities. Union County will benefit greatly. out of many towns. Co-chairs Sydelle Hersh, Union I believe that there are many compas- Dennis Poller Well-planned affordable housing is Louise Ballard, Hillside sionate people in Westfield who might Westfield good for the environment. By helping Union Cty. League of Women Voters support the needs of the most vulnerable workers live closer to their jobs, afford- This Is Westfield 2006 Richard J. 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PUBLICATION Library Patrons Now Have Greater Borrowing Options WESTFIELD – Westfield Memo- rameters on what it permits non-resi- rial Library cardholders may now dents to borrow. Before traveling to borrow books from 43 other libraries an out-of-town library, the Westfield in Union and Middlesex counties, the Library advises patrons to call and library announced last week. find out what restrictions apply. Li- Recently, the library became a braries will not permit someone with member of the Middlesex, Union Re- fines and other library obligations at ciprocal Area Libraries (M.U.R.A.L.), their hometown library to register as a consortium of libraries in the two a non-resident until those obligations counties that work with one another have been satisfied. to share resources. For children, the library will offer Participating in M.U.R.A.L. per- “Preschool Story Time: 3½ to 5 Years mits Westfield cardholders to check Old” on Tuesday, February 14, at 10 the online card catalogs of other a.m. or Wednesday, February 15, at M.U.R.A.L. libraries to determine the 1:30 p.m. status of a desired item. If it is on the “Mother Goose Group,” for walk- shelf, the person can go directly to the ing toddlers up to two-and-a-half participating library to borrow the years old and a caregiver, will be DERBY WINNERS…Cub Scout Pack No. 171 of Wilson Elementary School in item. This bypasses the wait for an offered Thursday, February 16, from Westfield held its Annual Pinewood Derby on January 21. Pictured, from left to inter-library loan. It will still be pos- 10 to 10:20 a.m. “Baby Rhyme Time,” right, are: Co-Master of Ceremony Mark Swingle; Jonah Schieber, Quinn sible, however, to request materials for babies not yet walking and a Clarke-Magrab, John Sanders and Jake Triarsi. via the state’s inter-library loan pro- caregiver, will take place Friday, Feb- gram. ruary 17, from 10 to 10:20 a.m. Each participating library sets pa- A book discussion for young read- Wilson Cub Scouts Reveal ers on “The Enormous Crocodile” by Colin W. Breivogel and Miss Sarah E. Chance Roald Dahl is scheduled for Monday, Grace Church to Hold February 13, at 4:45 p.m. Results of Pinewood Derby Children in kindergarten through Program on Narnia third grade are invited to attend a WESTFIELD – Cub Scout Pack Dakota Williams and Nick Sanders. No. 171 of Wilson Elementary School Craziest Car – Blake Taylor. WESTFIELD – Grace Church of Valentine’s Day party on February 14 Miss Sarah E. Chance at 3:30 p.m. featuring stories, an ac- in Westfield conducted its Annual Best Classic Design – Daniel Westfield will present “The Deeper Pinewood Derby on January 21, with Schoenfeld. Meaning of the Chronicles of Narnia: tivity and refreshments. For adults, “Puzzled by the Internet more than 70 scouts participating. The parents voted on the design The Lion, the Witch and the Ward- Awards were presented for design award for craftsmanship, which was To Wed Colin W. Breivogel robe” on Friday, February 24, from I” will be held at 10 a.m. on February 14. The first of a two-part session, and for the fastest cars. The design won by Kendall Reid. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Chance of Bucknell University in May 2001. He 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the church, located at awards were based on a vote by the The race results were as follows: Westfield have announced the en- was a member of the Chi Phi frater- 1100 Boulevard. this beginners’ class will cover basic skills such as how to use a browser, scouts and were given as follows: Tiger – First Place Overall, Quinn gagement of their daughter, Miss nity while attending the university. Attendees will have an opportunity Pack Favorite, Best Design – First Clarke-Magrab, Den 1; Den 1, Sec- Sarah Elizabeth Chance of Hoboken, Mr. Breivogel just received his Mas- to delve more deeply into the Chris- Internet addresses, selecting a search engine and printing from the Internet. Place, Benjamin Verchick; second place, ond Place, Jonah Schieber; Den 2, to Colin William Breivogel, also of ter of Arts degree in Teaching and Learn- tian meaning of The Chronicles of First Place, Jake Triarsi; Den 2, Sec- Hoboken. He is the son of Mrs. Sharon ing and is employed as a middle school Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the “Puzzled by the Internet II” will meet Tuesday, February 21, at 10 a.m. WNC to Hold Brunch ond Place, John Sanders. Leonard of Oneida, N.Y. and the late mathematics teacher in Summit. Wardrobe, a film that currently is Wolf – First Place Overall, Connor Frank Breivogel. Miss Chance is the A wedding is planned for August playing in theaters. Additionally on February 14, the library’s Sundance Film Festival will Honoring Mrs. Lark Haviland, Den 1; Den 1, Second Place, granddaughter of Mrs. Marjorie 2006. All men and women, as well as WESTFIELD – The Westfield Blake Taylor; Den 2, First Place, Chance of Wooster, Ohio. youngsters age 12 and up, are invited feature Ruby in Paradise at 7 p.m. The TGIF program on February 17 Neighborhood Council (WNC) will Daniel Schoenfeld; Den 2, Second A 1998 graduate of Westfield High Blood Drive Scheduled to attend. Gradie Frederick will hold a brunch honoring longtime Place, Christopher Sabatino; Den 3, School, the bride-to-be was awarded present a brief biography of C.S. will be “Made of Wood: Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy” at 1:30 p.m. employee/volunteer Natalie Lark on First Place, Matthew Busardo; Den 3, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English At Westfield Area ‘Y’ Lewis, an overview of the story and Monday, February 20, from 10:30 Second Place, Dakota Williams. and History from Bucknell Univer- WESTFIELD – New Jersey Blood connections to Biblical themes. Ad- The Westfield Memorial Library is located at 550 East Broad Street. For a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the council head- Bear – First Place Overall, Timo- sity in Lewisburg, Pa. in May 2002. Services (NJBS) will conduct a blood ditionally, excerpts will be shown quarters, located at 127 Cacciola Place thy Plump, Den 1; Den 1, Second While attending the university, Miss drive on Sunday, February 19, from from the 1988 BBC production of the more information, please call (908) 789-4090, visit www.wmlnj.org or in Westfield. Reservations are re- Place, Casey Haviland; Den 2, First Chance was a member of the Pi Beta 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westfield Area same name. There also will be dis- quested by Wednesday, February 15. Place, Jack McKinley; Den 2, Sec- Phi sorority. She currently is pursu- “Y” in Westfield. cussion time and refreshments. stop by the library for a copy of its quarterly newsletter. The cost is $7 for senior adults, $10 ond Place, David Parker. ing her master’s degree in Organiza- An NJBS van will be parked out- The church building is handicap for adults and $3.50 for children un- Webelo Fourth Grade – First Place tional Leadership and is employed as side the “Y” on Ferris Place. Dona- accessible. For more details about the der age eight. To make a reservation, Overall, Brian Moum, Den 2; Den 1, a publicist at Random House in New tions will be made inside the van. No event, please call (908) 222-0322, Baptist Women to Hold please call (908) 233-2772. First Place, Aaron Wenta; Den 1, Sec- York City. appointment is necessary. email [email protected] or visit Mrs. Lark was employed by the ond Place, Benjamin Verchick; Den Her fiancé, a 1997 graduate of There currently is a blood short- http://gracewaves.net/ online. For more Fundraiser For CWS WNC for several years as senior co- 2, Second Place, Christopher Wright. Cornwall Central High School in age. For more information, please information about church programs, WESTFIELD – The American Bap- ordinator. Due to a loss in funding Webelo Fifth Grade – First Place Cornwall, N.Y., earned a Bachelor of call the Westfield Area “Y” at (908) please access the church website at tist Women of the First Baptist Church dating from January 2005, she as well Overall, Kendall Reid, Den 1; Den 1, Science degree in Education from 233-2700, extension no. 251. http://www.westfieldnj.com/gopc. of Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street, as other employees was dropped from Second Place, Connor Swingle; Den will sponsor “Tools and Blankets Sun- the payroll. Since then, Mrs. Lark has 2, First Place, Alex Breakstone; Den day” on February 12 to raise money continued to work as senior coordi- 2, Second Place, Andrew Bogin. for Church World Services’ (CWS) nator on a volunteer basis. Parents from the pack helped to supply of emergency equipment. The WNC has expressed apprecia- orchestrate the day’s events, which CWS is a relief and refugee assis- tion to all who continue to support its took place at Wilson School. Mark tance ministry of 35 religious de- work, notably teenagers from PANDA Swingle and Glenn Verchick were nominations in the United States. In- for their volunteer services, the co-masters of ceremony. Dean Sand- formation on the work it does will be Westfield Fire Department, St. Paul’s ers and Brendan Magrab were the shared during the 10:30 a.m. worship Episcopal Church, the Bethel Baptist starters and official timers. service. Those who wish may make a Church and the Town of Westfield. Steve Reid, Scott Breakstone and donation as they exit the sanctuary. For Any donations are welcome and may David Wright also helped with set-up, more information, please call the church be sent to: Westfield Neighborhood check-in and organization. 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Dinner-Talent Show ary 15. “loving listeners” to facilitate the Each week, group members will WESTFIELD – The youth of the This six-week program is offered groups. study a different passage and focus First Congregational Church (FCC) of to youngsters ages five to 18, with The sessions run from 30 minutes on understanding the meaning of the Westfield will host a spaghetti supper special exceptions for four-year-olds to an hour, depending on the age of Bible verse and how it can be applied and talent show fundraiser this Satur- based on maturity. SPECTRUM, a the children. In addition to the dis- to their lives today. day, February 11, at 6 p.m. in the program targeting young adults in cussion time, the children play games, The group will meet on Wednes- church’s auditorium at 125 Elmer Street. high school, and PRISM, a parents’ do art projects, sing and write in their day, February 15, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. All proceeds will benefit outreach group, are being offered concurrently journals. or Thursday, February 16, from 9:30 projects involving the church’s youth. with the RAINBOWS program. The RAINBOWS program is of- to 11 a.m. The Reverend Diane Curtis, The Reverend Dr. Mark Boyea will Interim Pastor of Willow Grove, will An international, non-profit pro- fered free of charge, regardless of WELCOME TO THE CLUB…The Woman’s Club of Westfield recently wel- serve as emcee for the show, which gram, RAINBOWS fosters emotional school enrollment, religious affilia- comed its first new member of 2006, Maryfran Annese of Westfield. Pictured, lead the Bible study beginning with will showcase youth and adult talent. healing among children grieving a tion or town of residence. It consists from left to right, are: Dr. Anita Smith, Club President; Mrs. Annese and Dolores Ephesians 1:1-23. Featured acts will include singing, loss from a life-altering crisis due to of six, one-hour sessions held on Geisow, Membership Chairwoman. Week one will introduce partici- comedy, Irish step dancing, a Tae death, divorce, separation, illness, Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. pants to the book of Ephesians, as Kwan Do demonstration and a per- incarceration or other painful family at the Holy Trinity Interparochial well as to God’s role as the “boss” of formance by FCC’s own cabaret pia- transitions. Created in 1983, RAIN- School, located at 336 First Street in Miller-Cory Museum Plans all creation. This Bible study pro- nist Joe Regan. BOWS has grown to include pro- Westfield. gram will run every Wednesday and Two-thirds of the evening’s pro- grams in 49 states and 16 foreign Information is available online at Thursday through April 5 and 6. ceeds will help send a group of senior countries. www.rainbows.org. To register a child Valentine Program Sunday Babysitting will be available in the students and adults to Camp Sun- The program is based on children for this program, please send an email Children’s Ark if requested in ad- shine, a summer camp for families of providing peer support to each other. to [email protected] WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory crafts, cookbooks and educational vance. Individuals are asked to in- children with terminal illnesses in Small groups meet to discuss topics or call Lee Taylor at (908) 654-6396. House Museum, located at 614 materials. form the church if they will need Maine. The remainder of the funds will For more information, please call Dea- Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will Upcoming Sunday programs in- childcare and the ages of the children be used to adopt a Compassion Interna- Mothers to Hear Talk con Tom Pluta at Holy Trinity Parish at celebrate Valentine’s Day this Sun- clude “A Spot of Tea – A Talk on so appropriate activities can be tional child. Compassion International (908) 232-8137. day, February 12, with a special pro- Tea” on February 26 and “Maple planned for them. helps children in developing nations with On Fitness For Family gram from 2 to 4 p.m. Sugar Sunday” on March 5. For in- The Willow Grove Presbyterian support for education and clothing. FANWOOD – During its Wednes- ‘Y’ Youth to Take Part Using techniques of the period, formation about the museum, its cal- Church is located at 1961 Raritan Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for day, February 15 meeting, the Union Evelyn Kennelly will demonstrate endar of events or volunteer oppor- Road in Scotch Plains. Anyone in- children age six to 12, $3 for children County Chapter of Mothers & More In Bake Sale Tomorrow how early Americans made valen- tunities, please call the office at (908) terested in attending the workshop ages four and five and free for those will host Len Glassman, a Certified WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area tines. A variety of valentines will be 232-1776. is asked to call the church office under age four. They may be pur- Personal Trainer, who will speak on “Y”’s Club Mid After School pro- on display, and children will be able during morning hours, Monday chased at the door. For more informa- exercise and nutrition for the whole gram will participate in the Great to make two valentine crafts to take African Violet Group through Friday, at (908) 232-5678, tion, please call the church office at family. American Bake Sale to help end child- home and give to someone special. e-mail [email protected] or (908) 233-2494. Mr. Glassman, the owner of Per- hood hunger in America. It will be Light refreshments will be served. To Meet Next Week sonal Best Fitness Center in held from 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow, Fri- The fee is $3 per child and adults SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union Garwood, will offer tips on how to day, February 10 in the lobby of the may attend for free. County Chapter of the African Vio- incorporate fitness into a busy “Y”’s main facility at 220 Clark Street Valentine’s Day was named in let Society will hold its monthly lifestyle and how to make exercise in Westfield. honor of St. Valentine, a Roman priest meeting on Thursday, February 16, fun. Co-presented by Parade Magazine of the third century who was known at 1 p.m. in the Scotch Plains Pub- The meeting is open to the public and Share Our Strength, one of the as the patron saint of lovers. lic Library, located at 1927 Bartle and will be held at 8 p.m. at the nation’s leading anti-hunger organi- Docents dedicated to bringing Avenue. Fanwood Recreation Center, located zations, the Great American Bake the past to life staff the 18th-cen- Jan Riemer will present “Get- at Forest Road Park in Fanwood. Sale encourages Americans to take a tury farmhouse. Visitors are invited ting Ready,” a hands-on workshop Refreshments will be provided. powerful stand against childhood to stop by the museum’s gift shop, on show preparation. Anyone in- The meeting also will be an op- hunger by hosting bake sales in their which carries a wide variety of terested in African Violets is in- portunity for interested persons in communities. 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For More Information: 908-272-0200 www.dhplaw.net Page 8 Thursday, February 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Astronomers to Hear Talk On ‘Light’ February 17 CRANFORD – On Friday, Febru- opportunity to speak with club mem- ary 17, Amateur Astronomers, Inc. bers and tour the facility. Refresh- (AAI) will conduct its monthly mem- ments will be served. If the weather bership meeting at 8 p.m. in the Lec- permits, a celestial viewing focusing ture Hall of the Nomehegan Building on Saturn and the Orion Nebula will at Union County College, located at be conducted using the club’s two 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. large telescopes. Immediately following the busi- In addition to the monthly meet- ness meeting at approximately 9 p.m., ings held on the third Friday of each the club will present a lecture on month from September through May, IN THE PINK…As a fundraiser for their spring trip to Greece, eighth-grade “Light.” Dr. Ivan Strom, a Professor more informal meetings take place students in the Greek Club in Westfield are holding a fundraiser through which of Astronomy at Union County Col- on the remaining Fridays at the Sperry area residents can arrange to “flock” family, friends and neighbors, by having lege and a member of AAI, will dis- Observatory. At 7:30 p.m., a program their front lawns decorated with pink flamingos. cuss how light is generated and how for younger audiences is held, featur- knowledge of astronomy is gained ing topics that include “Constella- via spectra. Images of various objects tions” and “Phases of the Moon.” Jumble Store Sale to Include Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times in different spectral regions will be Arrangements can be made for groups WARDLAW ASSIST…Courtney Flint of Highland Park, Ellis Lieberman of featured. to attend at 7:30 p.m. by contacting Scotch Plains, center, and Will Vogt of Plainfield, Upper School teenagers from Following the lecture, attendees [email protected]. The Wardlaw-Hartridge School’s Club Interact, visit with residents of Chelsea Jewelry and Housewares will be invited to the William Miller At 8:30 p.m., programs for the gen- Assisted Living facility in Fanwood. During the brief morning visit at the end of CRANFORD – The Jumble Store, The Jumble Store is open Monday Sperry Observatory, located nearby eral public are presented. Programs January, 20 students from the Edison Independent School’s club sang camp songs operated by the Junior League of through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 on campus, where they will have an currently scheduled are “NSN ‘Tele- and patriotic songs and chatted with the senior citizens. Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP), will hold p.m. (Thursday until 8 p.m.) and Sat- scopes’ Toolkit” by Ray Shapp on its Valentine’s Day Jewelry and urday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more WF Greek Club Holds February 24; “How Did We Get Our Housewares Sale on Saturday, Feb- information about the store or this Crazy Time Scales?” by Dr. Lewis ‘Super Sunday’ Fundraiser ruary 11. sale, please call the Jumble Store at Flamingo Fundraiser Thomas on March 3, and “Astronomi- Costume jewelry, perfumes, small (908) 276-0222. WESTFIELD – The Greek Club, a cal Themes in Currency” by Gordon housewares and other gift items will be The JLEP is a non-profit organiza- group of eighth-grade Westfield stu- Bond on March 10. Set This Weekend at JCC available for purchase at thrift store prices tion of women committed to promot- dents, is fundraising for its upcoming If weather permits, there will be a SCOTCH PLAINS – More than 400 tion and the myriad causes and projects on the ground floor of the store, located ing voluntarism, developing the po- spring trip to Greece. celestial viewing throughout the volunteers are expected to participate in it supports. Among these programs at 110 Walnut Avenue in Cranford. tential of women and improving the In addition to some traditional meth- evening. All meetings and lectures the Jewish Federation of Central New are home healthcare for local senior A thrift and consignment shop community through effective action ods of raising capital like bake sales are free and open to the public. Free Jersey’s annual Super Sunday event on citizens; flu shots for the needy and wholly-owned and operated by the and leadership of trained volunteers. and holiday candy-grams, the group parking is provided. For more infor- Sunday, February 12, at the Wilf Jewish counseling for families in crisis. JLEP, the Jumble Store carries a vari- Through its members, the JLEP will enable area residents to “flock” mation on AAI and directions, please Community Campus in Scotch Plains. People of all ages will take part in ety of new or gently-used household serves individuals and organizations friends and neighbors for a price. call (908) 276-STAR or visit The purpose of the event, which will a phone-a-thon to secure pledges of items and clothing for the entire fam- in need throughout greater Union For a donation of $20 and up, they www.asterism.org. feature the theme “Planting the Seeds support for the federation. Others will ily. Proceeds from the sale of these County; its current focus is on fami- will place a flock of flamingos (mini- for Tomorrow. Growing Our Commu- help organize community-wide donated items fund community ser- lies in crisis, addressing both preven- mum or 10) on the designated person’s Book Club to Discuss nity Together,” is to build community projects such as a blood drive, a food vice projects staffed by the league’s tion and intervention. For more infor- front yard. Additional services pro- support and raise funds for the federa- drive to collect cans for a local food more than 110 volunteer members to mation, or to find out how to join the vided include signage proclaiming a ‘Life of Pi’ on Feb. 18 pantry and a non-prescription medi- help families in crisis throughout JLEP, please visit www.jlepnj.org or special birthday, the birth of a baby, WESTFIELD – The Women’s Holy Trinity Seniors cine drive to benefit needy Jewish greater Union County. call (908) 709-1177. anniversary, job promotion or a big Book Club of the First Baptist Church communities in Eastern Europe. upcoming sports event for someone. of Westfield, located at 170 Elm To Meet on Monday There also will be a swim-a-thon, a Individuals can even reserve the Street, will meet in the church lounge WESTFIELD – The next meeting campaign to write letters to American flock on a first-come basis for a spe- at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, of the Holy Trinity Senior Social Club and Israeli soldiers, musical entertain- Westfield cific date, or buy insurance to keep to discuss “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel. will be on Monday, February 13, at ment for the entire family and a com- their house flock-free. All women are welcome and it is 1:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. munity-wide lecture on innovations Interested persons are asked to con- not necessary to have read the book. Guest speaker Eileen Fox, who heads Israelis have brought to the world. Pediatric tact Mary O’Donnell or Tom Pickert Light refreshments will follow the the Helping Hands volunteer group at Governor Jon Corzine and Sena- at [email protected] for discussion. For more information, the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church tors Frank Lautenberg and Robert an order form and detailed informa- please call Bette Savage at (908) 575- in Westfield, will explain how the group Menendez are among elected offi- Dental Group tion. This fundraiser will be going on 8637 or email her at helps seniors by supplying rides, run- cials expected to attend. through Saturday, April 1. [email protected]. ning errands or helping with small chores The Wilf Jewish Community Cam- around the home. This service is avail- pus is located at 1391 Martine Av- 2EDEEMER,UTHERAN3CHOOL able to Holy Trinity parishioners only. enue. For more information, please Dentistry for Infants, Children, Refreshments will be served fol- call (908) 889-5335. Adolescents and Special Needs #OWPERTHWAITE0L 7ESTFIELD lowing the general meeting. The WWWREDEEMERLUTHERANWESTFIELDCOM club’s next trip will be to Doolan’s in Arboretum Announces    Spring Lake for a celebration of the Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. Feast of St. Joseph. Kids Nature Programs Board Certified, NJ Specialty License #3983 SUMMIT – The Reeves-Reed Ar- Local Cadet Achieves boretum has revealed a new lineup of 3MALLNURTURINGCLASSES family fun workshop programs for Philip P. Graye, Jr., D.D.S. Academic Excellence the winter/early spring session. Chil- NJ Specialty License #2487 !CADEMICSTANDARDSFOLLOW WESTFIELD – Cadet Sean dren age three to seven are given an ANDOFTENEXCEED .*#ORE Callahan of Westfield was recently opportunity to learn about local ani- Amith Majumdar, D.M.D. #URRICULUM#ONTENT3TANDARDS honored for outstanding academic mals or natural habitats through this NJ Specialty License #5678 ,ARGE WELL EQUIPPED achievement at The Citadel, The Mili- series, which will feature a hands-on AIR CONDITIONEDCLASSROOMS tary College of South Carolina, dur- activity and time spent exploring the ing the fall semester of the 2005- grounds. Our newly renovated office features: #OMPUTERLABRESOURCEROOM 2006 academic year. 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Approxi- U.N. conference: Amanda Hayden, By JESSICA RIEGEL mately 1,200 students from high Matt Harris, Ben Zakarin, Matt vision Council (PTC) continually in- schools in New Jersey, Delaware, Carville, Ayn Wisler, Patrick Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cludes “American Idol” in its Top Ten We live in an age when pop culture Pennsylvania and Maryland partici- McCabee, Amanda McQuade, Will Best Network TV Shows for Family pated in United Nations activities at Schwartz, Emily Kieczykowski, is often to blame for our problems: Viewing and gives it a “green light” Marilyn Manson is responsible for the annual conference. Rachel Feeney, Lindsey Goldberg, for promoting “responsible themes Daniel Farabaugh, who co-advises Emily Bregman and Julie Tiedrich. school shootings and Britney Spears and traditional values.” ARRIBA…Franklin School kindergarteners Isaiah Reese and Hayley Luerssen for pre-teens in belly shirts. Much show off the vests they created during their Mexican fiesta. the club and teaches Social Studies at Under the direction of faculty ad- Understandably, the PTC warns WHS, said, “The Westfield students visors Mr. Farabaugh and David Della importance is placed on protecting against many primetime shows that our youth from damaging values and demonstrated drive, intellect and in- Fera and with the support of the feature sexual content, offensive lan- sight. Our school delegation won the Westfield YMCA, this year’s Model ideas, fearing that they will emulate guage or violence. The themes of what they see in the media. Premier Delegation honor, which goes United Nations Club members con- such programs may very well relay to the schools that complete all of tinue Westfield High School’s record The Motion Picture Association of objectionable messages to young America (MPAA) now assigns more their work on time and perform well of achievement in the Model U.N. viewers. But the lack of concern over at the conference with both skill and program. detailed ratings so parents can be “Idol’s” mean streak suggests that wary of exposing their children to class. The students’ outstanding per- “The Model U.N. Club is a forum ‘being mean’ is perfectly acceptable formances earned them considerable for students to not only learn about “pervasive sexual content” or “some in today’s society. “Idol” glorifies scary moments.” Complex Internet recognition at this year’s conference.” the dynamics and politics of our making fun of others, portraying ver- The Westfield delegation from the world, but also the value of collabora- filters scrutinize keywords to prevent bal harassment as exciting and enter- children from stumbling across dis- United Kingdom, made up of Jesse tion,” commented WHS Principal Dr. taining. Won’t impressionable chil- Garfinkel, Lucke Ricci, Julie Tiedrich, Robert Petix. “We are proud of what turbing websites. But if we are so dren learn from the “Idol” judges that worried that the women in rap videos Ojus Patil, Jessica Sheft-Aston, Nikki these students have accomplished.” it’s okay to be mean in the same way Birdsey, Will Schwartz, Patrick teach girls to devalue themselves and that young viewers might swap their cartoon characters teach homosexu- McCabe, Samantha Coulson, June WF Students Attain t-shirts for tube tops after too much Lee, Ryan Kuppersmith, Neha ality to preschoolers, then why are we MTV? Dean’s List Status not concerned with the values taught Limaye and Rachel Tucker, received Whether the show’s producers are COOKIE SALE SUPPORT…Girl Scouts from the Westfield community of the the Delegation Award. This honor is WESTFIELD –Muhlenberg Col- by “American Idol?” upping the cruel quotient to attract Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council (GSWRC) visit with Jerry Lipchutz, left Fox’s popular talent competition in back row, and Ryan Mann of Hershey’s Deli in Westfield as part of GSWRC’s reserved for only three of the over lege has announced its Dean’s List publicity or participants are becom- 160 countries represented at the con- for the fall semester of 2005. Stu- calls for young adults to compete for ing more deluded and disillusioned 2006 Cookie Sale. Girls from all 24 communities the council serves will be recording deals and pop star status. reaching out to area businesses and residences through Sunday, February 5, ference. The Premier Delegate Awards dents must earn a minimum of a 3.5 in their quest for fame, the message for individual performance in debate grade point average (4.0) scale to Though the audience ultimately votes sent by “American Idol” is clear: peddling the renowned treats. For more information on how to purchase Girl for the winner, the focal point of the Scout cookies, please contact the council offices at (908) 232-3236 or access were handed out to Ben Zakarin, Will attain Dean’s List status. there’s nothing wrong with being www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts. Schwartz, Matt Carville, Luke Ricci Anna Tabachnik, a junior, is ma- show is the panel of three celebrity mean. For a country seemingly ob- judges headed by the notoriously and Jesse Garfinkel. joring in Math and Accounting. She sessed with teaching good, moral Other top awards went to Lindsey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. caustic Simon Cowell. After perfor- values, it’s curious that we so happily Ragtime Audition To Take mances, the judges make blunt, usu- Goldberg, Amanda Gross, David Eugene Tabachnick and is a gradu- approve a program that promotes ridi- Shottland and Ayn Wisler who were ate of Westfield High School ally demeaning and cruel observa- cule and humiliation. tions of the vulnerable contestants. selected to participate this summer (WHS). Jessica is a junior at Westfield High Place Earlier Than Others as National Affairs Delegates in the Joseph DeCampo, a sophomore, is At a recent Chicago audition, School. AREA – The New Jersey Perform- in Ragtime, such as “New Music.” Cowell suggested a bigger stage for national Model United Nations con- majoring in History. He is the son of ing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the The role of Coalhouse Walker is an ference in North Carolina. Sam Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeCampo and is an overweight woman and advised a UC Announces Westfield Young Artists’ Cooperative African-American Baritone I who man with a high-pitched voice to shave Miller, Jennifer Metz, Matt Harris, a graduate of Leonia High School. Theatre (WYACT), who collaborate must play piano, move well and is a Amanda McQuade, Jessica Sheft- Katherine Nicol, a sophomore, is his beard and put on a dress. Over the Scholarship Awards each year on a summer musical pro- charismatic leading man. past few seasons, the stabs at con- Aston, Julie Tiedrich and Luke Ricci majoring in Psychology. She is the SCOTCH PLAINS –Union Catho- duction, have announced that audi- The WYACT/NJPAC revival will were also chosen as National Affairs daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William tenders have shifted from perfor- lic High School in Scotch Plains an- tions for the role of Coalhouse Walker feature a multi-cultural cast of ap- mance critiques to offensive attacks Alternate Delegates. The Outstand- Nicol and is a graduate of WHS. nounced the recipients of scholar- Jr. in this summer’s production of proximately 45 to 50 New Jersey ing Position Paper Awards were pre- Jenna Zorn, a sophomore, is major- on physical appearance, sexuality and ships for 2006. The results were based Ragtime will be earlier than the rest youth between the ages of 14 and 23. mental competence. The cameras fol- sented to the committee led by Jes- ing in Psychology. She is the daugh- on a scholarship exam, which was of the auditions that take place at Twenty musicians from New Jersey sica Riegel, Caitlyn Oster, Britta ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zorn and low the disheartened contestants off- . given at Union Catholic on January 7 NJPAC’s Fifth Annual Young Artist state youth orchestras and five sea- Greene, Benny Maimon, and Lauren is a graduate of WHS. stage, zooming in as crestfallen tears In celebration of all the winners, a Talent Search on March 25 and 26. soned professionals will comprise the roll down their cheeks. This, appar- Principles Reception was hosted at The early auditions will take place 25-member pit orchestra. Settings, ently, is the state of wholesome fam- Union Catholic on January 26. on Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. props and wardrobe operations, ily entertainment. A full tuition scholarship was to 1 p.m. at NJPAC’s Lucent Center for onstage and backstage, will be in the With record high rankings, “Ameri- awarded to John Cierpial, who is cur- Arts Education at 24 Rector Street in hands of professionals assisted by can Idol” is one of the most watched rently an eighth grade student at St. Newark. There will be callbacks to five to eight young technical interns. shows on television and it attracts John the Apostle School in Clark. A dance, read and play piano on February The young performers, musicians viewers of all ages. The Parents Tele- one-half tuition scholarship was 11, 3 p.m. at the Lucent Center. and technical interns will come from awarded to Jamie Ciocon who is cur- Auditionees should prepare a song at least 10 of New Jersey’s 21 coun- WF Cadet Earns rently an eighth grade student at St. from Ragtime for the auditions. ties and will participate free of charge Dean’s List Status Francis Cathedral School in Auditionees for the role of in this project. NJPAC will present Metuchen. WESTFIELD – James Donovan of Coalhouse Walker Jr. must bring a the fully-staged production for nine The following students were also photo of themselves and their résumé. performances in July 2006, and then Westfield was among the 444 cadets awarded monetary scholarships for recently named to the Deans’ List for If the auditionee is not singing a song the show will travel to Algonquin their excellence in academics. from Ragtime, he or she is asked to Arts Theatre in Manasquan for an the first semester at the Virginia Mili- Alex Bricki Thomas Kaluzny tary Institute. bring sheet music from a Broadway additional seven performances. Megan Carr Robert Magella musical in the correct key. They should Nearly 7,800 people from across New James, a senior from Westfield, is Alexandra D’Aluisio Samantha Marques majoring in Biology. Aaron Knowlson Jessica Mondon also be prepared to play a piano piece, Jersey are expected to attend the per- 2006 Jaclyn Ferrie Jordan Morrisey preferably a song that Coalhouse plays formances. Summer Programs To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a Kathleen Franklin Catherine Munkittrick cadet must have a grade point aver- Megan Furlong Stephanie Oliveira age of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and no grade Stephen Gaspar Aaron Pinkard at Wardlaw-Hartridge School below C. Gregory Gedman Holly Anne Rebovich OWEN BRAND 1295 Inman Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820 Arielle Gonzalez Kelly Timmes Cadet Donovan is the son of Drs. Elizabeth Jones Alexander Tran James and Mary Donovan. 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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Reyes (56.62), who brought up the left leg. Considering how evenly matched win in 3:45.47. That was the sixth “I’d say my upper body strength is the Westfield and Scotch Plains- fastest 400-freestyle relay in WHS about what it was before the surgery, Fanwood High School girls swim history. but my kick is only about 50 percent, teams have been of late — the teams That Kuska was even swimming and my turns and start are kinda flat, split their last two dual meets, and Saturday was a small miracle, con- but that will come back once I get my shared the county title a year ago — sidering she had surgery on Novem- leg going,” she said. “Half my (left) it wasn’t that much of a surprise that ber 19 in New York City’s Mount leg isn’t there. It’s just numb.” last Saturday’s Union County Swim- Sinai Hospital to remove nine tumors Westfield got off to a great start ming Championships at Elizabeth from her left leg. Saturday when its medley relay of came down to the final relay, with “They cut my leg from just under Fraser, Katie Morgan, Reyes and top-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood the knee down to just above the ankle. Kuska won by a touchout, 1:55.28 to in lane 3 and No. 2 seed Westfield And when they got in there they found 1:55.65 over Scotch Plains’ Mary right next door in lane 4. there were 22 tumors, not just nine,” Henkels, Becca Fox, Melissa Helock After 10 events, including two fi- Kuska said. “They inserted a tita- and Jillian Murphy. nal heats — the 200-freestyle and nium rod into the bone and put bone The wild 200 saw Scotch Plains 100-backstroke — that featured only chips from a cadaver in there. It’s finish 1-2 with Brittany Larkin WHS and SP-F girls, three each, kind of like a bone burrito. They said (2:05.27) and freshman Kim Rizzo Westfield had a slim 174-173 lead. that in four to five years, I should have (2:06.96), but Westfield got 3-4-5 with With the final relay worth 32 points to my own bone back.” Lauren McCurdy and freshmen the winner and 26 to the runnerup, it Kuska rolls around the deck in a Stephanie Albright and Catherine was winner-take-all. wheelchair and uses crutches to get Maguire to only be outscored by the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield took a quick 2.49-sec- around shorter distances. Teammates Raiders 34-33 in the event. ON HIS WAY TO THE OUTSTANDING WRESTLER AWARD…Raider Pat Mineo prepares to slip in a Turk ride on Pioneer ond lead when sophomore Alexi have to help her onto the starting CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Kevin Fedison in the 140-lb quarterfinals. Mineo won his second county title and won the Outstanding Wrestler Award. Kuska split a 55.87. Juniors Darrell blocks. Needless to say, the missed Ann Smith (56.69) and Kylie Fraser training time has had an affect on her (56.26) expanded the lead to 5.38 kicking, and her turns are difficult MINEO GETS ‘OW’, SECOND TITLE; GIANNACI WINS; MACKAY SECOND seconds for junior anchor Brittany because she can’t push off with her Raiders Claim 2 Champions, Brearley Gets Team Title at UC Mat Tournament

By DAVID B. CORBIN ninth with a total of 70. caught him a few times. The duck with Nemick. “I work in practice, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield High School coach Glen under is one of my favorite moves always moving, always moving.” Bears are definitely not an endan- Kurz received the UC “Coach of the and I caught him in that headlock.” In the finals, having defeated gered species when considering who Year Award” for bringing his team Giannaci received the top seed and Elizabeth’s (E) Rich Tabor, 6-3, on is dominant in Union County wres- from an 0-16 record last year to an 11- kept it beginning with a 1:37 fall over January 25, Giannaci knew what he tling. The Brearley High School Bears 2 record to date. Kurz also won the GL’s Joe Kline. In the semifinals, had to do and did with three takedowns claimed four individual champions award in 2001. after recording a takedown, he stuck and an escape to grab a 7-4 victory and totaled 227 points to grab their The Bears (B) had four champions RP Panther Kevin Nemick in 3:44. and the 189-lb crown. first Union County (UC) crown, beat- in Ken Knapp (103-lbs), Joe “I worked on the (arm) bars a lot in “I have respect for that kid. He has ing out Roselle Park (RP) (208.5) and Lospinoso (119-lbs), Anthony Evans practice and I figured to take it and powerful shots. My father always (152-lbs) and sophomore Jesse CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Alex Cena ([email protected]) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rahway (R) (205) in Union on Febru- run with it,” Giannaci said of his bout KNOWING THAT EVERY POINT COUNTS…Blue Devil Lauren McCurdy ary 4. Scotch Plains-Fanwood claimed Boyden (215-lbs) who won his sec- finished third in the 200-freestyle with a time of 2:07.33. The Blue Devils edged the two champions and finished fifth with ond title. Rahway claimed three indi- Raiders in the final event, the 400-yard freestyle relay, to capture the Union 154 points and Westfield positioned vidual titles, junior Ryan Wilson (130- County crown. one wrestler in the finals and finished lbs), Darrion Caldwell (160-lbs) and heavyweight Andre Neblett. Raiders Coldwell Banker®, Since 1906, America's Premier Real Estate Company Pat Mineo (140-lbs), who won the lower weight Outstanding Wrestler Blue Devil Swim Boys Grab Award, and Nick Giannaci (189-lbs) Congratulations claimed individual titles. New Provi- dence (NP) also had two champions, Wade Baldwin (125-lbs) and Larry Seventh Straight UC Crown Peotter (145-lbs). Mineo, seeded first, began his climb to his second UC title with a 32 sec- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ior Luke Baran in the backstroke. time in his 12 years. “All the first ond fall over Kevin More of Gover- Senior Pat Daurio and junior P.J. Baran, Daurio, Matt Blutfield and places Friday night were the top seeds, nor Livingston (GL). Next, he ad- Harley each won two events Friday Brandon Cuba captured the medley but there were some really nice swims. vanced to the finals by pinning Kevin night as the Westfield High School relay, giving the Blue Devils seven P.J.’s 200 free (1:48.77) and Chris’ Fedison (NP) with a Turk to a cradle boys swim team rolled to a convinc- firsts. The other four were accounted butterfly (54.44) put both of them on combination in 3:56. In the finals, ing victory at the Union County Swim- for by Westfield resident Grant the WHS Top 15 All-Time List in Mineo, donning a “blast-from-the- Frank D. 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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times It was one of the winters of my ado- I’m sure not many of my classmates been an excellent quarterback in former lescence, 1963 or 1964, maybe even were spending the weekends of their WHS coach Gary Kehler’s run-oriented 1965 or 1966, and I was sitting on my last year in high school listening to system. bed at 712 Embree Crescent, fiddling Cawood Ledford describe the Wildcats’ And that brings up an interesting point. with the dial on my little AM radio (in 1-3-1 zone or the beauty of a pick-and- There have been many outstanding wres- the long-ago days prior to FM), trying to roll or backdoor layup. But for me, my tlers since Kehler restarted the program find some faraway rock-and-roll sta- scorebook and my can of Fresca, it was in 1958 — 11 state champions, 37 re- tion. All of a sudden I came upon a a slice of heaven. Would it ever be any gional champions and 168 district cham- basketball game, a college game. It was better than that? pions. And there have been some fine Kentucky against some long-forgotten WELL DESERVED wrestlers who were also football play- opponent. But the announcer was awe- Congratulations to WHS wrestling ers in the fall — two-time state cham- some. Although I was already an Ala- coach Glen Kurz on being named the pion Dave Morash, Marty Howarth, Jay bama fanatic, it didn’t take long to real- Union County Coach of the Year by his Isbrecht, Leroy Gallman, state cham- ize that listening to Cawood Ledford fellow coaches. When you bring a team pion Joe Wiendl, Ron Hall, Jon Gordon, announce Wildcat hoops was a treat. back from 0-16, and eight forfeits a Pete and Rick Adelaar, state champion Though now known as Mr. Swim- match, to a team that’s 11-2, with usu- Frank Jackson, Bob Harvey, Jim Zitch, ming, basketball was by far my sport of ally no forfeits per match, that’s coach- state champion Kurt Stiefken, John Kerr, Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times choice “back in the day.” And the way ing. And not just coaching during the John Williams, Jim Howard, John Iglar, UP AGAINST A TOUGH DEFENSE…Union Catholic senior guard Leslie Hendricks, No. 25, and her defenders halt a Ledford brought the game to life was season. Kurz, a former regional champ Mike and Mark Giacone, Jay Factor, Comet from penetrating the zone. Strong defense and Hendricks’ 15 points defeated Hillside, 39-33. enough to get me to buy a scorebook and at WHS, puts in the time year-round, Mike Stagaard, Seth Coren, Ken Marsh, actually keep score of the games. constantly trying to return the Blue and many, many others. This all comes back to me after going Devils to the elite level. But how many WHS quarterbacks HENDRICKS SCORES 15 POINTS, HARRIS PUTS IN 12 Sunday to see the movie “Glory Road,” WHAT WAS COACH THINKING? were also varsity wrestlers? – None. about the Texas Western team, with five Did you read about the New York City Here’s a look at all the WHS T-forma- black starters, that stunned lily-white high school girl who scored 113 points tion quarterbacks (not including the Kentucky in the 1966 NCAA Tourna- the other day? My first thought was, I single wing years prior to 1961 and in Lady Vikings Rally, Overrun ment final. sure hope the score was like 139-134 in 1994 and ’95), and their other varsity Anyhow, Kentucky was coached by four overtimes. sports. the legendary Adolph Rupp, the Baron of But no, it turns out Epiphanny Prince Bud Mueller (1961-62): none; older the Bluegrass (and a known-racist). And of a Murry Bergtraum High School brother Bob was a wrestler. those Kentucky teams are etched into my scored her 113 in a 137-32 victory over Dwight Davies (1963): baseball; but Comet Basketballers, 39-33 brain, 40 years later, thanks to Ledford, hopelessly outgirled Brandeis. would’ve been a tremendous wrestler. who was an “old-time” announcer, just Bergtraum is currently ranked No. 2 in Dick Stotler (1964-65): basketball, giving you the facts, telling you what the country. At one point, Bergtraum led baseball. By FRED LECOMTE state tournament,” said Viking Head Vikings to an 8-6 edge. From the free Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times happened, and not screaming and 74-11. Bob Brewster (1966-67): baseball; Coach Kathy Matthews. “Now our job throw line, the Vikings, however, hit hollering over every last-second shot. He Prince, a 5-foot-9 recruit for Rutgers, younger brother Daryl got the family’s The Union Catholic High School is to play like this on a regular basis. a miserable 2-of-10. probably wouldn’t be hired these days, got a national record, hitting something wrestling genes. girls’ basketball team rallied in the Over the last two weeks we had kids out Trailing 16-13 entering the second because he wasn’t much of a showman. like 54 out of 60 shots from the floor. Pat McCabe (1968): baseball. second half to defeat the Hillside with illness and played without three of half, the Vikings went full-court man- But for 39 years (his first broadcast was She was on “Good Morning America.” Joe Monninger (1969-70): baseball; Comets, 39-33, in Scotch Plains on our top eight. We started out a little to-man, trapped the ball, made some a 1953 UK football game when the ’Cats She has gotten her face in the city papers older brother Mike was a wrestler. February 3 and qualified for the comatose. I called a time-out, spoke steals and scored. Defensively, the Vi- were coached by Bear Bryant), Ledford and big headlines, too. Why do some Alan Deombeleg (1971): none. Weichert NJSIAA state tournament for the 30th with them about our reaction and they kings doused the Comets’ fire by taking was the voice of UK hoops. His last game members of the media, both electronic John Brown (1972): golf. straight season. picked it up after that. They did not let Oliver out of the equation. Hendricks was the legendary Duke-Kentucky game and print, think that is something that Bobby Davis (1973): basketball, base- Senior guard Leslie HendricksWeichertthe lid on the basket effect them. They smoked the net with a 3-pointer, Harris at the Meadowlands, decided on Chris- should be played up? Instead, they ball. scored a game-high 15 points, in- played through that, got some good hit three straight baskets off feeds from tian Laettner’s miracle shot. Ledford died should be asking why somebody would John Davis (1974): none. cluding two 3-pointers. She also had shots and they started falling. We Belk and Riddick and rolled in a lay-up on Sept. 1, 2001. roll up the score or an inferior oppo- Dean Boylan (1975-76): none. four rebounds, three assists and one showed persistence and toughness and His signoff after that historic game, nent? Why would a player even want a Matt McDonough (1977): none; to tie the game, 26-26. record set against a weak sister, so to younger brother Paul was a wrestler. steal. Guard Courtney Harris poured I want to see that the rest of the way.” Hustle and the clever use of inside ironically, included the title of the new in 12 points, pulled down 13 rebounds, The 7-7 Vikings fell short in their movie. “For those of you who have gone speak? And what, exactly, was the coach Steve Bodmer (1978): none. shooting tactics knocked the Comets down the glory road with me, my eternal thinking? Dave Kahn (1979): none; younger had two assists and stole one ball. shooting as the Comets drew first out of their defensive game plan in the blood with a 9-0 run. Oliver netted thanks. This is Cawood Ledford saying “I felt she had a chance for a record brother Bill was a wrestler. Weichert Sophomore Jess Riddick hauled in 17 fourth quarter. As the Comets went to goodbye, God bless, and goodnight ev- and I didn’t want to deny her that,” Mike Lasher (1980): none. rebounds and netted eight points. seven points to put Hillside ahead 10- the zone, the Vikings looked to the erybody.” Bergtraum coach Ed Grezinsky told a Kevin Morris (1981): baseball. Hassanah Oliver led the 8-12 Comet 5 in the first quarter. Hendricks middle. Hendricks hit from the right How good was Ledford? Actress Ashley New York newspaper. Prince broke the Roger Brewster (1982): baseball; charge with 14 points. swished a 3-pointer and Harris rolled side and Meghan Dyckman (two re- Judd, a Kentucky graduate, has said that record previously set by Cheryl Miller. older brother Daryl was a wrestler. “Our kids stepped up big tonight. in a lay-up off a feed from Ally Walls. bounds) slicked in a lay-up. Riddick’s her family used to watch the Kentucky As a coach, I’d love to know how or Dan Mulholland (1983): none. They knew what was at stake and they In the second quarter, Hendricks mastery of the boards continued as she games on TV, but turn the volume down why a coach would do that to his own Jeff Monninger (1984): none. knew it would have been the first time swished a two-point jumper and Har- grabbed six rebounds and converted and listen to Ledford do the announcing. player? This girl has to know that this is Todd Graf (1985): baseball. in thirty years that we did not get to the ris babied in a lay-up to lead the them to five points. Hendricks con- In 1994, he was inducted into the Naismith going to follow her around, like an alba- Dave Brown (1986-87): basketball, verted 6-of-6 from the stripe. Basketball Hall of Fame as the fifth win- tross on her back. When she gets to lacrosse. “The first half we came out flat. We ner of the Curt Gowdy Award. The first Rutgers and is getting four points a game Lou Rettino (1988-89): lacrosse. realized what we had to do was take four winners were Gowdy, Marty as a junior, she’ll hear the “Isn’t that the Jeff Suto (1990): basketball. Weichert number one (Oliver) out of the game Glickman, Chick Hearn and Johnny Most. girl who scored 113 points one game? Mike Catenacci (1991): lacrosse. and we did. Coach gave us a good Since Ledford, inductees have been Dick Did she lose it?” comments. (Anybody Chris Infantino (1992): baseball. Enberg, Billy Packer, Marv Albert, Dick know where Dajuan Wagner is these Steve Cheek (1993): baseball Fall In Love Before Valentine’s Day talking to and we came out with a Vitale, Bob Costas, Hubie Brown, Dick days? He’s the Camden High guard who Kevin Dowling (1996): none. Open House: Sun. 2/12 12-4PM different attitude in the second half. Stockton, Jim Nantz, Rod Hundley and poured in 100 points in a 157-67 win over Bob Baykowski (1997): baseball. We needed to attack and we needed to Max Falkenstien. Gloucester Tech back in 2001.) Brandon Doerr (1998): baseball. win in order to make it to states. We Sorry, let’s get back to those Ken- Prince is obviously a great player, as Chris Giacone (1999): baseball, track; got the job done. We had Belk feeding tucky teams. At point guard was Louie evidenced by her 39 points in a 65-63 older brothers Mario, Mike and Mark Harris at the high post and that was Dampier, who went on to a long profes- loss to nationally No. 1 Christ the King wrestled. the spark we needed,” said Hendricks. sional career. Tommy Kron was a 6- at Madison Square Garden. That’s awe- Ryan MacDonald (2000): lacrosse. “Usually a lot of people depend on foot-5 guard, Cotton Nash was the big some. But nobody should pay attention Louis Mercer (2001): basketball. Leslie to score the points; however, man in the middle (and a future pro to the 113-point game. Jan Cocozziello (2002-03): basket- they double teamed her, so everyone basketball and major league baseball A FIRST FOR BOYD? ball, baseball. started shooting and it began work- player), and one of the forwards was a It remains to be seen if Mark Boyd Mike Patella (2004): lacrosse. ing. 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By FRED LECOMTE Vikings the spark they needed with a Todd Larkin, respectively. By DAVID B. CORBIN 40 seconds. In the meantime, McGhee throws. Young added a lay-up and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 17-10 scoring burst in the third to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times With four minutes remaining, Mor- put in six points and Wilkerson, who Dortch hit two free throws. The Union Catholic High School take a 46-37 lead. Seamon came to ris Catholic shelled the basket with a Facing a 16-0 first-quarter deficit also scored six points, was pulling one Midway through the third quarter, boys’ basketball team persisted with life with two base-line jumpers and balanced attack seven times, includ- against the No. 5 ranked team in New offensive rebound after another dur- the Raiders tightened the score to 30- a dogged inside offensive attack Cortezo swished in a 3-pointer. ing two 3-pointers and outscored the Jersey, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing that 16-0 offensive frenzy. From 26 with respective 2-pointers from coupled with strong rebounding in The first three minutes of the fourth Vikings 26-23. High School boys basketball team kept that point, after calling a timeout, the Young, Lewis and Bayard; however, the third quarter to emerge with a 69- quarter appeared to be the “Seamon “The first half, we had a hard time its cool, rallied in the second and third Raiders adjusted and successfully the Tigers breathed a sigh of relief 63 victory against a very good 10-8 Show” as Seamon shelled the basket as a team but we kept it close and we quarters but came up short, 49-39, to managed to box out Wilkerson’s domi- when O’Neill Thomas answered with Morris Catholic team in Scotch Plains with back-to-back 3-pointers. Morris went up two,” said Seamon. “In the the hosting Linden Tigers on Ground- nance under the boards. The quarter a 3-pointer and McGhee followed on February 3. Catholic called a timeout to regroup second half, we came out focused, hog Day, February 2. Tiger L.J. ended 18-4. with two 2-pointers. From that point, Viking senior forward Chris Esperon and kept the Vikes alert by sinking strong, made our adjustments and McGhee cast the most frequent shadow “He (Wilkerson) was tough under the Raiders went on a 7-2 run to win led the offensive attack with 16 points four 2-pointers in a three minute span, played very well as a team and landed over the net, bucketing 18 points, while the boards. I thought everyone was the quarter 13-11 and to begin the and dominated the glass with 10 re- but Union Catholic continued inside on top.” Rob Lewis shaded the net with 11 boxing out pretty well but he just final quarter down 39-33. bounds. Senior guard Obi Nwizubo penetration, which resulted in two- points for the 13-7 Raiders. Morris Catholic 14 13 10 26 63 happened to come up with a couple of “We definitely picked it up a notch, tossed in 14 points, pulled down two pointers by Esperon, Nwizubo and Union Catholic 14 15 17 23 69 especially in the second quarter. We rebounds and created four were boxing out hard. The ball started steals. Senior guard Mike coming in our place and we started Seamon (11 assists, one steal) picking up the rebounding,” noted and senior forward Kristian Young. Cortizo each bucketed 12 Nursing a lead, the Tigers slowed points. Senior forward Matt the pace. Realizing the urgency as Peters finished with seven time ticked away, the Raiders had to points and three rebounds. commit fouls. The primary recipient Omar Keti paced Morris of the free passes to the line, McGhee, Catholic with 17 points. at first, had trouble finding the mark “I think we really improved but, toward the end, he sank three of now that we’re full strength four and Harris added 2-for-2 to give and we’re playing some pretty the Tigers a 10-6 edge in the quarter good basketball now,” said to secure the victory. Viking Head Coach Jim “They full-court pressure you the Reagan, Jr. “Offensively, whole game. I thought we handled when we do score, we’re the ball well sometimes but, at other pretty balanced. The seniors times, we turned it over. We can’t do did a nice job tonight. They that if we expect to compete against stepped up, that’s the home these teams,” commented Young. stretch for us here and we’re Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 4 16 13 6 39 playing for some pride. De- Linden 18 10 11 10 49 fensively, we wanted to press them the entire game, get them Lady Blue Devils Bag out of their game and tire them out a little bit. Some sloppy Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tiger Cagers, 56-44 turnovers for them allowed CRUISING AROUND A DEFENDER…Viking forward Mike Seamon netted 10 points in Erin Miller, Gab O’Leary and us to score.” the second half against Morris Catholic. See another picture on page 16. Danielle Infantino all hit for double The 7-10 Vikings were at figures as the Westfield High School the right place at the right time, gath- girls basketball team bagged the 7-9 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ered most of the rebounds and sprinted DRIVING TOWARD THE BASKET…Raider Sean Young drives toward the Linden Tigers, 56-44, in Westfield on to a 10-4 lead in the opening quarter. basket in the game against the Linden Tigers. January 31. Miller (9 assists, 3 steals, Esperon and Nwizubo scorched the 3 rebounds) scored 23 points while net with six points each. Morris Catho- Lewis also grabbed seven rebounds loose balls. We came out like we O’Leary (5 assists, 6 rebounds) and lic, however, showed its flare with an but senior forward Sean Young, who didn’t want to play. We didn’t come Infantino (6 rebounds, 3 assists) each eight-point run to tie the game 14-14. scored eight points, led the team with out with any intensity. This is one of scored 10 points. In the second quarter, Esperon and nine rebounds. Sophomore Brian the best defensive teams in the state Casey El Koury had seven points Nwizubo stepped up and pushed in Dougher sank 10 points and Darnell and we are at their place, so you really and four rebounds, LeAnne Skorge 12 points as the Vikings gained the Dortch scored four while D.J Garrett have to bring it,” said Young. had three points and five rebounds upper hand to carry a narrow 29-27 (4 rebounds) and Greg Bayard each The adjustment confused the Ti- and Katie Cronen had three rebounds lead into the locker room. netted three points. Mohammed gers and the Raiders took advantage and a point for the 13-5 Blue Devils. “Offensively, we knew that we were Wilkerson and Ahmad Harris scored offensively in the second quarter with Tiger Deonna Overton had 23 points. going to run them up and down the eight points each and Desmond Wade a 16-10 run narrowing the gap to 28- Linden 4 11 13 16 44 court,” said Esperon. “Once we broke sank six for the Tigers. 20 at the half. When confronted with Westfield 11 21 10 14 56 their point press, we knew we had a Due to the Tigers’ notorious full- a one-on-one situation, Dougher ma- lay-up clinic.” court press, the Raiders were caught neuvered around the defender and Photos on the Web! Nwizubo, who complemented his off-guard in the first quarter, surren- pumped in six points. Meanwhile, dogged man-to-man defense with dered several turnovers and barely got Lewis drove to the net and added six www.goleader.com three steals and four points was part off a shot in the first seven minutes and points via a lay-up and four free of a balanced effort that gave the

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Helock edged New Providence’s Isabella’s 3-4-8. Club) to swim hard in situations like the county meet mark. It was his third between a 12-month swimmer Harley’s two wins came in the 200- Victoria Kalevich 2:16.35-2:16.87 to The 100-free was more of the same, that. We do interval work that pre- county IM title, while the breaststroke (Moryan) and a seasonal high school- and 500-freestyles, and avenged win the 200-IM (Kalevich would with Murphy again winning in 55.16, pares to be able to do that, so I wasn’t was his first. only swimmer (Cuba), knowing how touchout losses to Oratory’s Bill avenge that loss in the 100-fly), but with Kristen Henkels and Kate too worried,” Kuska said. “I knew the As usual, the 50-freestyle was a to finish off a race,” Johnson said. Haley in both. Harley and Haley are Fraser and Smith went 3-4 to keep Johnson 7-9. girl next to me (Caroline Walsh of very close race, with Cuba and “But Brandon is a tough kid. He had good friends and teammates at the Westfield close. But Kuska then delivered 28 huge Kent Place) in the 500, and she’s Moryan battling stroke for stroke the four solid swims Friday night. And I Berkeley Aquatic Club, but the friend- Raider Murphy won the 50-free in points by finishing third in the 100- more a breaststroker. I thought I could entire way. Cuba had a slight lead at look forward to seeing what he does ship was dropped for about six-and- 25.19 and Mary Henkels was fourth, freestyle and winning the 500-free in a win that race.” the turn and appeared to lead with when he tapers this year, because he’s one-half minutes while they dueled ahead of WHS’s 5-6 by Liz Hawkins season-best 5:20.55. Back-to-back Scotch Plains then came back to less than 10 yards left when Moryan worked harder than ever. Last year he in the water. The 200 is a better race and Morgan. Weichertevents aren’t usually swum in dual win the 200-free relay with Brittany caught him at the wall. went 21.8 at Individual States, so for Haley, but Harley took the lead Weichert Things continued to seesaw in the meets, but in a championship meet, Larkin, Mary and Kristen Henkels “That’s probably the difference who knows?” early and held him off. The 500 was 100-fly, with Helock, Kate Kosenick when there are four or five heats of the and Murphy, winning by another all-P.J. all-the-way. and Allison Haggan finishing 2-6-7, 500-free, it becomes more doable. touch over WHS’s Lauren McCurdy, “P.J.’s been talking about winning to Fraser, Reyes and Chrissy “We train at Berkeley (Aquatic Morgan, Liz Hawkins and Reyes. Blue Devil Bowlers Take the county title since he got out of the The Raiders then appeared to take water last February,” Johnson said. control with a 39-point 100-back- “It was something he definitely stroke, led by first place Mary wanted badly.” Henkels, and a 3-4 by Kosenick and Third in UC Tournament DeLaFuente had perhaps the most Johnson. But Westfield came right impressive swims of all for Westfield. back in the breaststroke to regain the By DAVID B. CORBIN in the Brick Tournament that was won The freshman swam a lifetime best lead behind Morgan, first in 1:10.70, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times by the host, Brick Memorial. In the 2:05.00 while finishing second to freshman Catherine Maguire (fourth The Westfield High School bowl- prestigious Mid-Winter Classic, they Daurio in the 200 IM. Then he domi- in 1:13.08) and senior Callie Meserole ing team finished third with a team placed third out of a field of the top 60 nated the field in capturing the butter- (sixth in 1:14.96). total of 2,969 in the Union County teams in the state at Carolier Lanes in fly in 54.44, another lifetime best. He The depth of the Westfield team Tournament held at Jersey Lanes in North Brunswick on January 14. capped the performance with a 50.87 was shown in the final event. Origi- Linden on February 2. Cranford took The junior varsity team has had its anchor leg on the final relay. nally coach Jaime Ruszala had top honors with a team total of 3,073 first-ever undefeated season. The Baran out to battle top-seeded Alex planned on using Hawkins for one of followed by Linden at 2,932. Union record stands at 17-0 and has a 25- Morrison and Scotch Plains-Fanwood the legs. But the talented junior Catholic placed fourth at 2,708. game winning streak dating back to freshman phenom Zach Peart in the smashed her foot on the wall on her Senior Chris Hedges fired the high last season. Besides Ettinger, Marcus backstroke, and it was a wild race. turn at the 75 in the backstroke, and series of 725 with respective games and Murphy, Trevor Yee, Tristan Baran had a slim lead at the 50 and a so Ruszala turned to Smith, who ear- of 245, 245, 235 to lead the Cougars Bellotti, Patrick Clancy, Justin slim lead into his final turn, which he lier had taken a couple of fourths. to their first title since 2001. Team- Frasier-Wright, Matt Printz, Greg nailed and then brought home the win. As the team bus headed off into the mates Kyle Russamanno turned in a Mucci and Jesse Embry have been The 200-freestyle relay lived up to brisk afternoon, Ruszala opened a win- 658 series and Rockey Poszyler fin- instrumental in keeping the winning its reputation as swimming’s most dow and shouted from the giddy bus, ished at 601. streak alive. exciting event, with Oratory edging Westfield, ranked 10th in the state “We did have an underachieving Westfield. Matt Green, Harley and Alex Cena ([email protected]) for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We Won! And don’t misquote me!” EN ROUTE TO VICTORY…Raider Melissa Helock strokes her way to victory at the time, had trouble getting the day. I hope that will motivate us to Daurio gave Cuba a slim lead, and he TOP 10 TEAM TOTALS: ball rolling and according to Head in the 200-IM with a time of 2:16.35. 1. Westfield 306, 2. Scotch Plains- step it up for the sectional tournament anchored in 22.34, which is a good Fanwood 299, 3. Governor Livingston Coach Mike Tirone, “It’s one of those which will be held at Eagle Rock split, but Moryan’s was 21.66 and ® times where we just had a bad day.” MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST 139, 4. New Providence 129, 5. Kent Lanes on Saturday,” said Tirone of Oratory had the victory. Place 113, 6. Summit 98, 7. Oak Knoll Despite their bad day, the Blue the county tournament. The same thing happened in the 69, 8. Union Catholic 52, 9. Union 36, 10. Devils have plenty of depth and talent 400-free relay. Morrison got a three- Linden 16 within their varsity and junior varsity Raider Matmen Bury second lead over Green on the leadoff Tressa “Teri” Malone players. leg, but Harley and Baran brought • Top Lister Month of January Bulldog Cagers Top “This is the best team we have ever Union Farmers, 71-6 Westfield just about even into the • Union County area Specialist had top to bottom. With our top 12 anchor legs. DeLaFuente’s solid 50.87 Raiders in OT, 81-76 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses kids, there is only a nine-point aver- was overshadowed by Moryan’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood High age difference among them,” said School wrestling team upped its • Buying, Selling or Rental School junior guard Greg Bayard 47.35! Tirone. record to 13-7 with a 71-6 victory “(Moryan) is some kind of swim- scored a career-high 34 points in an The varsity starters are junior Alex over host Union on February 1. 81-76, overtime loss to the hosting mer. It would’ve been great if he’d Wronski, sophomores Eric Curialle WEIGHT SEQUENCE: If you are interested in a complementary Malcolm X. Shabazz basketball team come to Westfield, but that’s how it and Arley Rojas, and junior Co-Cap- 160: — Joe Bachi (S) md Josh Nazario, 9-1 goes sometimes,” Johnson said. market analysis or just in knowing market on January 31. Raider Sean Young, 171: — Mike O’Neil (S) p Steve Olivesia, 3:42 tains Bryan Elsasser and Harrison 189: — Billy Jacobs (S) p Vinny “We’re very happy with who we have trends or prices, please contact me. who finished with 16 points, tied the Mercado. Other important contribu- score with two second remaining in Kowalski, 5:05 and how they’re swimming right now.” tors to the varsity have been sopho- 215: — Keith Baker (S) won forfeit regulation. Westfield, which has won 20 state more Brett Ettinger and freshmen Hwt: — John Loomis (S) p Solomon championships, was to find out yes- Brian Dougher scored 15 points Okereke, 0:13 Tressa “Teri” Malone Matt Marcus and Kevin Murphy. 103: — Gary Schardien (S) won forfeit terday who it would be facing when while D.J. Garrett and Darnell Dortch As of February 3, the varsity owned each scored four for the Raiders. 112: — Mike Ferrara (S) d Calvin the state tournament opens next week. of the Weichert Westfield Office a 14-6 record and has had impressive Lematty, 6-5 Da’Shon Barrino scored 22 points The first round (unless there is a bye) performances in tournament play. The 119: — Sal Gano (S) p John Simpson, 1:22 would be Tuesday, February 14, at Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional for the Bulldogs. 125: — Brian Gomes (U) won forfeit Blue Devils started the year coming 130: — Ricky Olsson (S) p Randy Halal, 4:32 home (2:45 p.m.), with the sectional expertise to work for you. Sc. Pl.-Fnwd 13 15 18 18 12 76 in 10th out of 48 teams in the Bishop 135: — Rob Desiato (S) p John Lodato, 1:15 semifinal Thursday, February 16, at MX Shabazz 22 12 15 15 17 81 Ahr tournament and defeated then 140: — Pat Mineo (S) tf Tim Loessel, 20- Invite Teri Malone in, and she’ll bring results! home (2:45 p.m.). The sectional fi- No. 1-ranked Brick Memorial, 7-0. 5, 6:00 nal, likely against powerful 145: — Joe Sette (S) p Giovanni Photos on the Web! Next, at the Westfield Tournament, Watkins, 1:06 Bridgewater-Raritan, would be Mon- Westfield Office / 908-654-7777 they placed fifth. Then, the Blue Dev- 152: — Dave DeNichilo (S) p Jeff day, February 20, at Lincoln School, 185 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090 www.goleader.com ils placed ninth out of 60 varsity teams Homere, 1:15 Bayonne. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 9, 2006 Page 15

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COUNTY COACH OF THE YEAR…Westfield Head Coach Glen Kurz, left, accepts the Union County “Coach of the Year” Award from Brearley Head Coach Brian Luciani whose young team won the tournament. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times SETTING UP A TILT…Raider Nick Giannaci, top, works a tilt on Panther Kevin WORKING A SINGLE LEG…Blue Devil Andrew Shaffer, left, tries to get a Nemick in the 189-lb semis. Giannaci went on to win the 189-lb title. single leg takedown on Pioneer Larry Peotter in the 145-lb semifinals. SP-F Raiders Claim 2 Champions, Brearley Bears Get Team Championship at Union County Mat Tournament

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 tapes my matches. I was studying Pat Lynch of Ocean City. Neblett, Lospinoso went on to defeat Johnson’s win,” said DeNichilo. what he does and just used it against ranked fifth in New Jersey, settled Anthony Priore, 3-1, for the title. He then pinned Cougar Chris Cook him,” said Giannaci, whose New Jer- Panther Anthony Weiland in 3:27 to Gano then pinned Muath Aljaludi (R) with a power half, chest on chest sey record is 21-1. claim the heavyweight crown. with a double grapevine in 3:49 and combination in 1:13 to place fifth. Blue Devil Colin MacKay may have Blue Devil Andrew Shaffer, seeded placed third by decking Panther Brian TEAM TOTALS: had an identity crisis when he began first at 145-lbs, tallied a 10-3 victory Skiff with a cradle in 1:09. 1. Brearley (B) 227, 2. Roselle Park (RP) the tournament but his trip to the 125- over Bear Steve Margolin but was “He took a shot. I cross-faced him 208.5, 3. Rahway (R) 205, 4. New Provi- lb finals, where he placed second, stunned, 10-6, in the semis by NP’s and I like the cradle,” commented dence (NP) 166, 5. Scotch Plains- Fanwood (S) 154, 6. Cranford (C) 139.5, served notice that he was a contender. Peotter, who also stunned Panther Gano. 7. Elizabeth (E) 106, 8. Governor David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MacKay reached deep inside to grasp Mark Mross, 10-7, in the finals and Raider sophomore Keith Baker Livingston (GL) 87.5, 9. Westfield (W) GETTING THE TAKEDOWN…Blue Devil Colin MacKay, left, works a takedown a 9-5, overtime decision over Jon received a strong applause from the continued improving his skills and 70, 10. Plainfield (P) 39, 11. Johnson (J) on Plainfield’s Mike Williams and records a pin in 3:05 in the 125-lb semis. Santoni (R) in the quarterfinals. crowd when his victory clinched the placed third at 215-lbs after defeating 38, 12. Union (U) 33, 13. Linden (L) 2 “I said, ‘Hey! This is the Union team title for Brearley. Shaffer, re- Panther Mike Lefano, 3-2. Earlier, he CHAMPIONSHIPS: County Tournament. If I win this, I’m grouped to seize a 22-10, majority defeated Cougar Dave Veca, 3-2, and 103: — Knapp (B) p Juan Herrera (R), 3:46 112: — Rahman Fuquan (E) d Craig Blue Devil Icemen Tie Summit, in the semis. I need to do this now or decision over Anthony Davis (E) then pinned Jon Veras (R) with a lateral Montgomery (RP), 4-3 it’s not going to happen.’ I reached as pancaked Cranford Cougar Jeb Den- throw in 3:18. 119: — Lospinoso (B) d Priore (J), 3-1 deep as I could and that is how I won nis in 5:09 to take third place. “This is only my second year of 125: — Baldwin (NP) d MacKay (W), 4-2 Fall to No. 13 Montgomery, 3-1 the match,” explained MacKay. “It was very disappointing. Com- wrestling. I’m finally learning a little 130: — Wilson (R) d Boccellari (NP), 5-2 135: — Rob Coughlin (GL) d Ross In the semis, MacKay recorded a ing out, I didn’t wrestle very well and bit more. Coach has been teaching Soares (RP), 4-2 By ANDREW GOLDMAN Blue Devils were called for a penalty takedown then clamped second- wrestled his match,” Shaffer said of me an arm drag, to a single leg to a 140: — Mineo (S) p Montgomery (RP), 4:43 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with 2:35 remaining but goalie Eric seeded Mike Williams of Plainfield his bout with Peotter. “My next double. It’s helping out a lot,” said 145: — Peotter (NP) d Mross (RP), 10-7 With the February 13 deadline for Zagorski was up to the task to stop the in 3:05. matches, I knew I had to pick it up Baker. 152: — Evans (B) d Nicasio (R), 3-2 160: — Caldwell (R) p Hany ElShiekh state tournament qualification ap- Hilltoppers’ tenacious attack during “Last time I wrestled him I spent and went with what I do best, Raider Ricky Olsson lost his sec- (B), 1:26 proaching rapidly, each game for the the games closing minutes. Zagorski most of the time on bottom. I knew I snapdowns and high-C’s to score my ond, 2-1, triple overtime bout of the 171: — Pat Hogan (C) p Shedrick Westfield High School Blue Devils ice finished with 23 saves. was better on my feet. I saw his legs points and ended up placing third. season in his third-place match with Goodridge (R), 3:05 hockey team is growing in importance. Division leader and 13th-ranked and went for it. I kept my hips down It’s time to start working harder dur- Panther Jorge Branco, whom he 189: — Giannaci (S) d Tabor (E), 7-4 215: — Boyden (B) p Trevor Martin (NP), :46 The Blue Devils opened their week Montgomery, the Blue Devils’ next and saw his shoulders on the mat,” ing practice.” pinned earlier in the tournament. Hwt: — Neblett (R) p Weiland (RP), 3:27 with a match up against division rival opponent, jumped out to an early 2-0 MacKay described. Raider Sal Gano (119-lbs) pinned Olsson also won a 10-0, majority THIRD PLACE: Summit, which ended in a 2-2 tie. lead, but Westfield showed determi- In the finals, MacKay was taken Blue Devil Sam Reichbach in 1:01 decision over Johnson’s Matt Rusin. 103: — Peter Terrezza (NP) p Anthony Coming into the game, the two teams nation and refused to allow them to down by top-seeded Baldwin (NP) then was locked in a 1-1 tie with Bear Raider heavyweight John Loomis Zangari (RP), 5:18 had played twice with Westfield win- run away with the game. Bender then tied the score with a third-period Lospinoso who recorded a takedown recorded three falls to place fifth and 112: — Dan Conroy (B) d Matt Nobbs, 4-3 ning the first game 7-4 and tying the struck to pull Westfield within one in takedown before yielding a reversal in the final second to win 3-1. teammate Mike Ferrara (112-lbs) won 119: — Gano (S) p Skiff (RP), 1:09 125: — Williams (P) d Santoni (R), 6-4 second 3-3. the second period. to fall just short, 4-2. a majority decision and a 6-4 deci- 130: — Branco (RP) d Olsson (S), 2-1, 3 OT In the third game against the Although controlling the tempo Rahway’s Ryan Wilson, last year’s sion to grab fifth. Blue Devil Colin 135: — Chris Ridente (C) d Oscar Zuniga Hilltoppers, the Blue Devils produced most of the third period, the Blue 112 state champ, won his third UC County Wrestling Willard won three bouts to take fifth (R), 3-1 very little offense, tallying around 15 Devils could not penetrate the Mont- title with a 5-2 decision over Mike at 171-lbs. 140: — Erick Ogada (E) d Kevin Fedison Photos on Website (NP), 10-7 shots in the game, but found them- gomery goal. Montgomery added an Boccellari (NP). Caldwell, a two-time Over 140 pictures of the Union Raider Dave DeNichilo recorded a 145: — Shaffer (W) p Dennis (C), 5:09 selves with a 2-1 lead late in the first empty net goal for the 3-1 win. returning state champ, cruised to his County Wrestling Tournament will fall in his first bout then took apart 152: — Granados (NP) d Matt Fullowan period as a result of goals from Sal Zagorski had another strong game fourth UC title and fourth OW Award be available by this weekend on Panther Burim Kadrijaj, who had de- (GL), 9-3 Esposito and Jimmy Bender. Summit with 38 saves. – this time for the upper weights – by feated Raider Joe Bachi in a recent dual 160: — Jeff Norville (E) p Scott Mack The Westfield Leader website. (GL), 3:53 managed to tie the game at two just After the loss, the Blue Devils were pinning all three of his opponents Visit www.goleader.com click meet, with a 12-4, majority decision. 171: — Kurant (RP) d Dilts, 2-1, 3 OT before the end of the second period. one game below the .500 record re- swiftly in the first period. Caldwell is photos and scroll to 06feb04-UC- “I saw what he did against Bachi, 189: — Conor Shannon (B) p Nemick The third period was played very quired for states with the deadline now within 10 pins of breaking the Wrestling one of my best friends. He gave me (RP), 4:57 conservatively by both teams. The drawing near. all-time career record of 101 set by some good tips on him. It was a great 215: — Baker (S) d Lefano (RP), 3-2 Hwt: — Williams (E) p Eric Dubeau, 2:43

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16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated Page 16 Thursday, February 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION St. Helen’s HS Boy Cagers Top FSPY Swim B Girls Outlast St. James, 76-58, MMOG, 82-63 Western Monmouth YMCA The St. Helen’s boys high-school MMOG Raiders on February 5. When the Fanwood-Scotch Plains In Breaststroke, 8-and-under Kelly basketball team upped its record to 6- St Helen’s hit 34-62 from the floor Y (FSPY) girls swim against Western 0 with a 76-58 triumph over St. James Bracuto finished third, as did 11-12 against St. James. Woody Handza Monmouth, there are two things you Kirsten Carbone and 15-18 Joanna of Basking Ridge on January 31 and sank 31 points (14-21 from the floor). can rely on: it will be an exciting meet an 82-63 win over the Hillsboro Luzny. 9-10s Jody Thompson and Tad Walsh had 15 points, while and the score will not be determined Janine Cadet touched 1-2; 13-14s swingman Scott Dyer netted 13. until the final relays. The January 21 Ellen Tomljanovic and Amanda Devil Matmen Rout St. Helen’s found the open man meet was no exception. Though FSPY Gianni placed 2-3. Hudson Cath., 63-16 repeatedly, while deploying a re- held a narrow lead throughout the In Backstroke, 8-and-under Cami bounding advantage that translated meet, the 105-102 win was not as- Sullivan took third, as did 11-12 The Westfield High School wres- to frequent fast breaks. Unselfish shot sured until the 13-14 medley relay. Melissa Keiser. 9-10s Caroline Lesce tling team elevated its record to 11-2 distribution enabled 10 players to find In the Individual Medley, 9-10s and Mia Rossi were 2-3, while 13- with a 63-16 rout of Hudson Catholic the scoring column with Eric Mia Rossi and Jody Thompson and 14s Kim Many and Melissa Desnoyers in Jersey City on February 1. The Scrudato, Mike Manders, Colin 13-14s Melissa Desnoyers and finished 1-2. Blue Devils recorded seven pins, a Callahan, Mike Janeway, Bobby Amanda Gianni touched 1-2. 11-12s In Butterfly, 8-and-under Maya Fitzpatrick, Mike Amjady and Dan decision and three forfeits. Alex Cena ([email protected]) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kirsten Carbone and Jessica Cronin Dunchus and 9-10 Emma Sherry took Melillo combining for 17 points. CHEERING THE TEAM ON…The Union Catholic cheerleaders show their stuff finished 1-3, while Bianca Pacheco third. 11-12s Martha Slomczewski WEIGHT SEQUENCE: St. Helen’s trailed the Raiders, 11- 103: — Nick DeFreitas (W) won forfeit during the boys basketball game with Morris Catholic. was first in the 15-18 race. and Jessica Cronin and 13-14s Ellen 112: — John Barnes (W) won forfeit 2, but turned up the speed to lead by In Freestyle, 8-and-under Kelly Tomljanovic and Cheryl Monteiro 119: — Jason Perdomo (H) p Sam eight points at halftime. St. Helen’s Bracuto touched first, as did 11-12 Reichbach, 3:29 finished 2-3; 15-18 Brittany Cole won struggled from the line in third quar- WF Area Y Boys’ A Clinches Martha Slomczewski. 9-10s Caroline her race. 125: — Colin MacKay (W) p Angel ter and had trouble pulling away. Play- Santos, 0:59 Lesce and Emma Sherry finished 1- First place finishes in the relays 130: — Matt Kamel (W) p Gabriel ing without Walsh, the front line of 3, while 13-14s Katie Gartner and were achieved by 9-10s Caroline McCaughly, 0:48 Manders (16 rebounds), Dyer and Undefeated Swim Season Kim Many and 15-18s Megan Gartner 135: — Matt Shaffer (W) p Daniel Ross, Jody Thompson, Sara Hoerrner Meliello, had to control the boards and Brittany Cole placed 2-3. and Emma Sherry and 13-14s Kim Niezrasz, 3:19 and deliver the ball to Handza, The Westfield Y Devilfish Boys’ A breast and 50-fly, Anthony Gurrieri 140: — John Falzon (W) p Andrew Team clinched an undefeated season placed first in 100-free and second in Many, Julia Ross, Amada Gianni and Bruitton, 0:38 Janeway and Bobby Molson. PUBLICNOTICE Melissa Desnoyers. 145: — Joe Corea (W) p Brian Procel, St. Helen’s finally broke away in by beating the Greater Bergen Y Tide, 50-breast, Luke McGrory earned first 0:52 106-102. in 50-back and second in 50-fly, Tyler TOWN OF WESTFIELD the middle of the forth quarter to seal BOARD OF EDUCATION SP-F Icemen Defeat 152: — Andrew Shaffer (W) p Juel Nuez, the victory punctuated by a two-hand 8Us: Andre Benz (25-breast) placed Lessner placed first in 100-IM and 3:47 NOTICE TO BIDDERS 160: — Mark Boyd (W) p Mike Loureiro, dunk by Handza on a breakaway steal. first and took second in 50-free, Jack third in 50-back, Aram Barmakian Hudson Catholic, 3-1 0:56 The victors shot 57 percent (35-61) Rose got first in 25-back and second garnered second in 50-back and third Sealed proposals will be received by the The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High 171: — Colin Willard (W) won forfeit in 100-IM, Max Shin achieved third Board of Education of the Westfield School from the floor. Handza hit for 40 in 25-fly, Ryan Daniel achieved sec- District, Union County, New Jersey, at the School JV hockey team avenged an 189: — Ray Morales (H) won forfeit ond in 25-breast and 25-back and in 100-free and 50-fly, and Garrett 215: — Steve Cruikshank (W) d Blaine points, followed by Dyer and Janeway Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, earlier-season loss to the Hudson Robinson, 7-4 with 13 apiece, and Manders, Meliello Angelo Dente and Jordan Hickman Williamson placed third in 50-breast. Westfield, New Jersey, for the following Catholic Hawks varsity, defeating Hwt: — Anthony Lucci (H) md Zach and Molson scored 16 points, collec- tied for third in 50-free. McGrory, Shin, Daniel and Gurrieri supplies, equipment or services: them 3-1, although being out-shot Bullek, 8-0 tively. 9-10s: Matt Daniel won the 50- won the 200-medley relay. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: 34-13, in a non-league on January 27. 11-12s: Michael Rizzo achieved RFP 6-1 AUDITORIUM AND Just five years ago, the Jersey City second in 50-breast, Ryan Hobson CAFETERIA DRAPES AT WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL based Hawks were New Jersey state earned second in 50-back and third in champions. 200-IM, Kevin Oster achieved third PROPOSAL DUE: MARCH 9, 2006 AT 2:00 PM Junior center Nick Ryskasen in 100-free and Brennan Haley placed opened the scoring in the second pe- third in 50-fly. The bids will be received at the Admin- istration Building, 302 Elm Street, riod with an assist from Eric Kaufman. 13-14s: Matt Meserole won 200- Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date Later in the period, Rich Kickenwicz free and 100-fly, Mike Oster placed and at the time indicated, and then publicly went end to end to score the Raiders’ first in 100-back and tied Larry Zhang opened and read aloud. second goal. for third in 200-IM. Zhang earned Bids must be in strict compliance with specifications. Specifications may be se- The Raiders relied again on the second in 100-breast, Jon Kosenick cured from, Purchasing Office 302 Elm hardworking goaltending of Brian garnered second in 100-fly and An- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (908) Jascur and Chris Bauer to keep the drew Cordeiro achieved second in 789-4407. Bids must be made on the lead. By the end of the second period, 200-free. Meserole, Zhang, Kosenick proposal forms in the manner designated. Proposals must be endorsed on the out- the Raiders went into the locker room and Oster won the 200-medley relay. side of the sealed envelope, with the name with a one-goal lead. 15-18s: Kevin Smith won the 100- of the bidder, the bidder’s address and Partway through the third period, breast and 200-fly, Matt Miller earned the name of the supplies, equipment, or Ryskasen lit the lamp again to make first in 200-free and third in 100- services for which the bid is submitted. It is understood and agreed that proposals may the score 3-1. The game then shifted back, Mike Fragna placed second in be delivered before the time or at the place to solid defense, especially from Max 200-IM and 100-back, and Brian specified for opening. The Board of Edu- Jones and Todd Weiner, where the Pesin garnered second in 100-breast cation assumes no responsibility for bids Raiders held off the Hawks’ on- and third in 200-IM. Fragna, Pesin, mailed or misdirected in delivery. The Board of Education of the Town of slaught. Miller and Smith won the 200-med- Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, ley relay. reserves the right to accept or reject any St. Helen’s 4th Defeat and/or all bids for the whole or any part and Lady Bulldogs Defeat waive any informalities in the interest of the Board of Education. No bid may be St. Mary’s Boys, 30-10 Raider Cagers, 58-34 withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days St. Helen’s fourth-grade boys bas- Jackie Law and Allie Zazzali each after the date set for the opening thereof. ketball team remained undefeated, scored nine points in a 58-34 Scotch Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of with a 30-10 victory over St. Mary’s Plains-Fanwood High School girls N.J.S.A.18A:18A-1 et.seq., pertaining to and Elizabeth of Linden. St. Helen’s basketball team loss to No. 1 Malcolm the “Public School Contracts Law”. are off to a solid 4-0 start and will X. Shabazz in Scotch Plains on Janu- Bidders are required to comply with the have its first big test against St Tho- ary 31. Lauren Mains scored six points requirements of Affirmative Action Regu- This resplendent “turn of the century” Center Hall Colonial is a romantic vision brimming with Old lations of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). mas on February 10. World opulence. The interior is infused with a rich color palette illuminated by exceptional architec- while Lauren Benovengo and Loni BIDDERS NOTE: BIDDERS NOTE: Bid Neilan Dolan and Tommy Kaye each netted four points for the security is waived for this bid proposal McDonald each scored eight points. tural details. Reminiscent of the art of living a century ago with a nod to the luxuries of today: Raiders. Iasia Hemingway poured in By order of the Town of Westfield Board Jack Douglass chipped in four points. crown molding, columns, French doors & a beamed ceiling mingle with beautifully updated baths & 28 points for the 16-0 Bulldogs. of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Robert A. Berman Defensively, St. Helen’s was led by updated kitchen. Rich artistry is etched in the living room with handsome fireplace and formal din- MX Shabazz 21 12 10 15 58 Board Secretary the hustle of Joe Santry and Michael ing room with window seat. More relaxed settings include a family room & tree top great room that Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 11 8 9 6 34 1 T - 2/9/06, The Leader Fee: $49.98 Heffron. exude warmth. Other highlights include a marvelous master suite, generously sized bedrooms, wrap around porch, new 2-car garage, new windows and a vast backyard. Presented for $1,550,000.

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WESTFIELD: $642,000. Wilfred P. and Darlene P. Coronato and Catherine Silk, 131 King Street, Yossi Arbitsman to Peter and Gin Richard and Barbara Cantor to John Recent Home Sales to Kurt and Teresa Seefeldt, 71 Cray $560,000. Lee, 136 Madison Avenue, West, T. Dannevig and Carol Ferretti Terrace, $540,000. Kathleen P. Earley and Robert J. $942,500. Dannevig and Kenneth Dannevig, 29 Estate of Eugenia C. Smillie to Earley to Richard and Kerri B. Villane, Ronald H. and Amy H. Posyton to Faulkner Drive, $555,000. Martin J. and Lori A. Downs to Sugar-Roc Properties, LLC to Robert J. Magnan, 177 Vinton Circle, 170 Second Street, $225,000. John and Luci Apostolos, 1166 John A. Georgeann Volino to Jay Thomas C. and Michele Liss, 25 Warren and Alice C. Mateychak, 49 $449,900. Anthony N. and Alicia J. DiFabio Lawrence Avenue, $1,055,000. and Jodi Klausner, 17 Kaulkner Drive, Birchwood Terrace, $488,000. First Street, $460,000. Bradley A. and Keri Anne Mowry to Vincent O. and Kersten M. Small, William R. and Patricia L. Forbes $550,000. Scott A. and Linda Vanderwiel to Fanwood Equities to 31 Martine to Glenn and Grace Stuart, 118 158 Belvidere Avenue, $555,000. to Richard D. and Anne O. Martinson, Frank and Mabelle K. Strader, Jr. Mathew T. and Joanne Fountain, 45 Investors, LLC, 31 South Martine LaGrande Avenue, $540,000. Dorothy J. West to William S. and 610 Prospect Street, $1,200,000. to Matthew J. Devaney, 46 Moss Av- Walden Road, $486,000. Avenue, $845,000. John M. Bandola to Sharon A. Elizabeth M. Henderson, 7 Crest Guido Ferraresi to Oleg and enue, $500,000. William L. and Kimberlee Bonstein Whitaker Properties, LLC to Forrest, 136 Vinton Circle, $419,000. Lane, $465,000. Yekaterina Kashtanov, 362 First John D. Kelly and Diane Linnane to Thomas and Jennifer Fazio, 6 Fanwood Plaza Partners, LLC, 313 John J. and Debra H. Byrne to Christopher T. and Kimberly B. Street, $365,000. to Henry and Monica Stokes, 105 Birchwood Terrace, $530,000. South Avenue, $185,000. Donald J. and Dawn Baliko, 17 Helen McAlindin to Roger and Anne Colleen and Christopher Coyle to Summit Court, $552,000. Robert and Phyllis Thiesing to Michael J. Costello to Angel H. Street, $620,000. McDevitt Cummins, 214 Belvidere Alun and Kristin Williams, 740 Marc DiBartolomeo and Grace C. Glenn S. and Denise M. Scialdoni, 10 Ramos and Maribel Albarra, 53 Lo- Richard and Sandra Stanton to Avenue, $500,000. Stevens Avenue, $682,500. Cannistra to John T. Dannevig and Birchwood Terrace, $525,000. cust Avenue, $413,000. Michael L. Cox, 145 Herbert Avenue, Belvidere Avenue, LLC to Anthony Chana S. Meyer to John J. and Carol Ferretti Dannevig and Kenneth Estate of Edwin W. Lyons to An- Raoul J. and Iris A. Larrinaga to $530,000. C. and Jessica F. Cerino, 218 Rosa H. Kim, 932 Harding Street, Dannevig, 1730 Boulevard, $490,000. drea j. Camfield, 188 Tillotson Road, Javier and Jhany Cruz, 473 South Carmelo and Patricia C. Tartivita Belvidere Avenue, $600,000. $537,500. Patrick Murray Hayden and Denise $414,900. Avenue, $375,000. to Ronald I. and Dawn M. John, 79 Linda L. Brennan to James Mitchell Wayne B. and Carolyn Krause to Murray Hayden to Joseph E. and Mary Salvatore Sangiorgi, Joseph Yefim and Svetlana Faygold to Helen Street, $489,000. and Beth Rubel, 206 Burns Way, Ronald and Marijo Labin, 676 Sum- Ann Reilly, 209 Ayliff Avenue, Battaglia and Anthony Carrubba to Mary Ann Stypa, 32 Old South Av- Estate of Walter J. Schultz to $410,000. mit Avenue, $599,900. $550,000. Michael K. Sawyer, 43 Glenwood enue, $275,000. Stanley and Margaret Biner, 180 Ericj and Alicia Barnett to Barbara Ronald A. and Betty C. Louis to Mary E. Driscoll to D&T Realty Road, $420,000. Lois W. Fey to Guy and Kathleen Herbert Avenue, $435,000. Vorrius, 9 Shady Lane, $443,000. Todd W. Manning and Caroline M. Associates, LLC, 114 Massachusetts Theodore and Sandra Shpunder to Gebler, 34 Forest Road, $445,000. Joel and Donna Whitaker to Evan Wolfgang O. and Susan L. Reznicek Barna Manning, 851 Nancy Way, Street, $400,000. Ashutosh P. and Vaishali A. Anjaria, Joseph Egan and Jeanne Burkhard and Kathleen Kayne, 205 Marian to Daniel J. and Diana L. Winigrad, 5 $729,000. John R. H. and Elizabeth N. 53 Glenwood Road, $499,000. to Joseph and Molly Bochenek, 399 Avenue, $400,000. Poplar Place, $465,000. Walter and Carolyn P. Gergich to Gilmour to Roy J. Moffett, 229 Mas- Robert and Lucinda Young to Raj North Avenue, $444,000. Michael A. and Christine V. Dill to Michael J. and Lisa M. Luisi to Eugene and Linda Skowronski, 145 sachusetts Street, $515,000. Mukherji, 125 Westfield Road, Joanne Gibson to Yevgen Mishura Grant and Barbara Babbit, 120 South Wade M. and Amy Morehead, 322 Tudor Oval, $625,000. $515,000. and Yuliya Vangorodska, 425 Mid- Martine Avenue, $525,000. LaGrande Avenue, $435,000. Messercola Bros. Building Co., Inc. FANWOOD: David and Linda G. Kreps to way Avenue, $389,900. Edna T. Smith to Michael V. and Michael H. Kershner to Jason H. to Aleksandr and Roza Gelman, 8 David C. and Gail H. Kellogg to Randall and Melisa Pfifer, 22 Stewart John P. and Marie Curtin to Steven Pamela A. Bonaccolto, 225 Burns and Karen A. Brodsky, 5 Clement Mohawk Trail, $800,000. Christopher T. and Kimberly Place, $370,000. Pace, Sr., 26 Rainier Road, $420,000. Way, $430,000. Place, $455,000. Joseph J. and Kristie Svetics to McAlindin, 99 North Martine Av- Martin and Lieselotte C. Schmiede Frederick A. and Maria J. Children’s specialized Hospital to Doris B. Pettebone to John J. Primacy Closing Corporation, 128 enue, $700,000. to Margaret and Richard Trigo, 25 Schacknies to Binayak B. and Anupa Fanwood Plaza Partners, LLC, 314 Czaplicki, Jr. and Lisa M. Garrison, Boynton Court, $490,000. Gabriele and Cornelia Braco to Elm Avenue, $195,000. Shrestha, 9 Rainier Road, $465,000. South Avenue, $848,000. 31 Poplar Place, $440,000. Primacy Closing Corporation to Eric and Arlaina Sokolsky, 55 Forest Richard S. Rinnell to Michael and Theodore J. Peters, Nancy Peters Rudolph P. and Natalie E. Scheer Felix and Barbara Zelikman and George H. Cristina Malgeri, 128 Road, $620,000. Lisa DeGaetano, 15 Watson Road, and Carol Peters to Richard and to David Collins, 441 South Avenue, Maria Zelikman to Joel R. and Eryn Boynton Court, $490,000. Prudential Relocation, Inc to $525,000. Hellen Hoffman, 1040 Hetfield Av- $449,000. M. Friedman, 8 Shady Lane, The Schadle Family Partnership to Michael A. and Elizabeth B. Susan Phillips to Michael Ross, 28 enue, $302,850. Valjean J. Henningsen to Thomas $390,000. CBK Realty, LLC, 220 Elmer Street, Marranca, 379 Midway Avenue, Hunter Avenue, $541,950. Theodore J. Peters to Richard and and Melisa DiNapoli, 433 South Av- Robert J. and Ivette Miller to $950,000. $349,000. Raj Mukherji to Janet Bolante, 32A Helen Hoffman, 1034 Hetfield Av- enue, $330,000. Monica Zihal, 64 Shady Lane, Michael G. and Liana R. Erickson James and Brenda Dater to Pru- Second Street, $280,000. enue, $75,150. William K. and Donna B. Peart to $469,000. to John C. Wiley, 822 East Broad dential Relocation, Inc., 379 Mid- George Kirschner to Kathy Scott and Rachel Vierschilling to John Michael Gibson, 88 Cray Ter- John A. and Pamela M. Mason to Street, $500,000. way Avenue, $349,000. Rekoon, 3 LaGrande Square, Jason and Lauren Scott, 2 Brohm race, $552,500. Steven L. and Gina M. Allenm 12 Thomas J. and Jennifer B. Robert MacFarlane, Jr.and Janet $390,000. Place, $405,500. Charles J. and Patricia A. McGuire Saville Row, $394,000. Hoblitzell to Michael and Maureen MacFarlane to Richard D. and Mukherji Holdings, LLC to Tho- Paul A. and Christine M. Walker to to William P. Burnett, III, 82 Norris, 853 Fairacres Avenue, Stephanie R. Alber, 25 Linda Place, mas Iaione, Jr., 38 South Martine Mark A. and Allison Pryce, 50 Helen Kempshall Terrace, $503,000. $1,150,000. $440,000. Avenue, $355,000. Street, $499,900. Theresa Zappulla to Neil and See it all on the Web! Carlos and Mary Santana to Mario Guy E. and Kathleen M. Gebler to Fanwood Equities to Mukherji Edward N. and Margaret Sweeney Jacqueline Goldberg, 97 Coriell Av- Vicuna, 136 Windsor Avenue, Vanessa Singh, 66 Woodland Avenue, Holdings, LLC, 38 South Martine to Stephen K. and Laura G. Whalen, enue, $575,000. www.goleader.com $283,250. $315,000. Avenue, $250,000. 91 Cray terrace, $545,000. Thomas and Jennifer Cotter to Jeff James and Tamara Markham to Gregory L. and Michele L. Young Charles M. and Donna Dunn, Jr., 237 to Joseph M. and Nina Valente, 78 Myrtle Avenue, $429,000. Woodland Avenue, $565,000. Dennis Koutras to Neal B. Snitow, Constance Durante to Cynda C. HYE-YOUNG CHOI LEADS Trustee, 221 Myrtle Avenue, Smith a/k/a Cynda C. Tamase, 130 $359,000. Pleasant Avenue, $379,900. Carl and Beverly Figueroa to Aman Roberta and William G. Jackson to WESTFIELD HOME SALES Wilkerson and Martha Friend, 620 Salvatore Perillo, 45 Oakwood Court, th Ripley Place, $327,500. $370,000. For the 11 time in her illustrious career, The average sale price was $781,507 and Philip A. and Megan T. Leary to Loretta M. Ostro to Richard and Hye-Young Choi has been named the #1 the average home was on the market for Robert and Caryn Mignemi, 411 Christine Baylor, 17 Deborah Way, Sales Associate in the Westfield Coldwell 52 days. Remarkably, the homeowners Everson Place, $595,000. $480,000. Banker office. Ms. Choi earned this who selected Hye-Young to market their Blake L. and Kerry A. Tucker to prestigious award by having the highest properties in Westfield realized an average Brian Bianchi and Lorice Wegnew, level of sales success in 2005. Hye-Young sale price of $1,217,937! 1002 Columbus Avenue, $505,000. has also received high top honors from the “Hye-Young Choi completely Michael A. and Nancy B. Fischette to Claus Ertel, 111 Tudor Oval, New Jersey Association of Realtors by outperformed one of the best real estate achieving the Platinum designation for markets ever recorded” stated Michael PUBLIC NOTICE 2005 and from Coldwell Banker National Scott, the office manager. “Her approach for being named a Premier Agent. This puts is so professional and so caring that she TOWN OF WESTFIELD Hye-Young Choi within the Top 1% of all has made clients for life”, he added. Public Notice is hereby given that the You can contact Hye-Young Choi at the ordinances as follows were passed and agents throughout the country. adopted by the Town Council of the Town According to the Garden State Multiple #1 Westfield Office or log onto www.Hye- of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on Listing Service, there were 405 Westfield Hye-Young Choi YoungChoi.com January 31, 2006. Claire J. Gray homes sold through the service in 2005. 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600 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 233-0065 Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated Page 18 Thursday, February 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Doodler Art Classes This class, for Westfield High School students. The children 18 to 36 months, will be held center features pool tables, ping-pong Scotch Plains Recreation from 9:15 to 10 a.m on Wednesdays Westfield tables, air hockey, video games, large Department Events Calendar from January 18 until March 8. The Recreation Department Events TV, VCR, stereo system, vending Mini-Doodlers class, for ages three by: Traci Kastner machines and more. Student I.D. is by: Allison Halperin to five, will be offered from 10:15 to [email protected] required. [email protected] 11 a.m. on those same days. The fee (908) 789-4080 The Night Place program is held is $98 per person. throughout the school year on select (908) 322-6700 ext. 221 Karate (Ages 5-7): Held for 10 bumper program is available to kin- held on Tuesdays starting April 25 Friday evenings and is open to all weeks on Thursdays from 5:30 to dergarten and pre-kindergarten chil- and ending June 6. Class times: 10-11 sixth, seventh and eighth grade Girls Softball League (3rd to 8th participant is assigned a role, learn 6:30 p.m starting on February 2 and dren and mothers on Wednesdays at a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fee: $99. Westfield residents for a nominal fee. grades). This is a basic instructional lines, and work on basic acting tech- ending on April 6, or on Saturdays 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. This program Sports Squirts: (Ages 3-5) Mon- The program is held from 7:30 to league based on teaching skills and niques in this class. The final class is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting on began Wednesday, January 11. days starting April 24 until June 5 9:30 p.m. at Edison Intermediate drills in a non-competitive format. show time. Parents are invited to February 4 and running until April 8. Lift Tickets: Purchase lift tickets at from from 9:45-10:45 a.m. or 12-1 School. Featured activities include a Teams will be formed and practices attend. Classes will held at the Towne The cost is $55. discount prices to many of the areas p.m. The fee is $99. live DJ with dancing, movies, passive and games will be played on town- House on Saturdays, January 28 Field Hockey Indoor Clinics: (5th- most popular ski slopes. Call for de- Strollersize/Fitness: (For mom and games, basketball, refreshments and ship ballfields twice a week. Leagues through April 8. There will be no 8th Grade) Held on Mondays Febuary tails. baby) Held in Tamaques Park Wednes- more. The cost is $2 in advance and will depend upon registration num- class on March 11. 27 to March 20 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Daddy-Daughter Dance (first to days from 9:30-10:30 a.m. starting $3 at the door. The remaining dates bers. Parent volunteers are needed to Classes for 3rd to 5th graders will for seventh and eighth grades and fifth grades) Mark your calendar for on April 26 until June 28. The cost is are March 31 and May 12. coach. Umpires are w anted. Please be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. for fifth and sixth our annual dance to be held on Friday, $55. no requests for team placement. The and 1 to 1:45 p.m. for k-2nd grade. grades. The cost is $20. March 10 at L’Affaire from 6:30- Multi-Sports Spring Break Indoor Blood Drive Scheduled season runs from April 15 to June 10. Registration is January 4 to Febru- Golf Clinics: Held at Oak Ridge 9:30 p.m. The cost is $40/per person. Camp: (Ages 5-14) Is held from April Early registration is January 12 to ary 24. The fee is $50 per person and Golf Course for ages 8-14. Class will Register now. 10 until April 13 from 9 a.m.-1p.m. At Union Catholic February 9 and costs $55. Regular $55 per person for the K-2nd class. be held on Tuesdays April 25 to May Manners Class (Ages 4-7): This The fee is $125. WESTFIELD – The Blood Center registration runs from February 10 Senior Aerobics. Session 1 will be 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. Limited spots are program teaches children about eti- Total Body-Works: This 60-minute of New Jersey has revealed that a until March 16 and costs $65. held Febuary 9, 14, 16, 23, 28 and available. Fee: $88. quette and how it should be practiced class involves an invigorating warm up blood drive will be held on Sunday, Maracas: March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23. Classes Etiquette & Afternoon Tea: (Ages in today’s world in a fun, interactive to get hearts pumping, then moves into February 12, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Maracas I (Ages 3-5). Intro to Span- are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-12) Learn about the centuries-old manner. Hosted by Patty Manning of toning exercises using light weights. at Union Catholic High School, 1600 ish is held Tuesdays 9:30-10:15 a.m. from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Towne afternoon tea ceremony while enjoy- “Mannerations.” Offered 3:45 to 4:30 All levels are welcome. Classes will be Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. and Wednesdays from12:30-1:15 p.m. House in Green Forest Park. Class ing an afternoon tea. This “hands- p.m. on Wednesdays, February 15 held Tuesdays from 9:20 to 10:20 a.m., Donors must be at least 17 years at the Towne House. size is limited. The fee is $5 for on” learning experience includes in- through March 8. The cost is $83. It January 3 through March 7. The cost is old. There is no upper age limit. Do- Cuentos (Ages 6-8). This new story residents and $10 for non-residents. structional material, tea and other will be held in the Municipal Build- $65 and the program will be offered in nors should know their social secu- based class is designed for students Registration begins January 4. scrumptious goodies. Held February ing Community Room. the Community Room. rity number and bring a signed or who can already read. Listen to sto- Line Dancing. Sandy and Lou 9 from 4:15 to p.m. Fee: $18. Mommy & Me Fitness/Play Class: Tennis: (Ages 3-Adult) This course picture form of identification. ries, act it out, learn ideas. Cuentos Smehil teach this class. The line Bowling League (Ages Pre K- (Ages two to five) Children along is a five-week spring tennis program All community blood drives are takes place Tuesdays from 4-4:45 pm dance class will now take place on Teens): This 12-week program will with their parent or caretaker will be from May 9 until June 8 for begineer listed online at www.bloodnj.org, or at the Scotch Hills CC. Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. be held on Mondays beginning Janu- introduced to yoga, movement, danc- to intermediate levels. A separate reg- people may call (800) BLOODNJ for Maracas Aventuras (ages 3-5). This Classes are at the Towne House in ary 16 at 3:50 p.m. at Linden Lanes for ing, and musical play on Fridays from istration form is required. a convenient location. For more in- flexible class for ages three to five Green Forest Park and run from all children ages five to 14. Children January 20 until March 10 from 9:30- The Teen Center is open on most formation or to sign up for a blood will be held Thursdays from 1:30 to January 23 to March 27. There is ages five to seven will bowl in a spe- 10:30 a.m. The fee is $55. Friday evenings during the school drive, please call the blood center at 2:25 p.m. at the Towne House. no class on Monday, February 20. cial bumper division. An additional Soccer Squirts: (Ages 3-6) Will be year between 7 and 11 p.m. for all (800) 652-5663, extension no. 140. Maracas Todo Sobre Mi (Ages 4- Fees are $15 for residents and $20 7). Students will create their own for non-residents. Registration be- books about themselves in this class gins January 4. to be held Thursdays from 4 to 4:45 Adult Self Defense taught by Sensei

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All classes begin the week of Janu- niques in this class. A minimum of ary 23 and run for six weeks. The cost 10 people are needed for the class. Redefining Real Estate is $115 per person and $17 per person Classes are on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 per flex class. p.m. from January 24 to March 28 at IRCLE OF EXCELLENCE LATINUM EVEL Egyptian Dig (ages 6-11). Students the Towne House. Registration is NJAR C P L 2002, 2004 & 2005 will Chip away at the clay to unearth $50 and begins January 4. four timeless Egyptian treasures. The Jazzercize-There is a special offer dig will be held at the Scotch Hills of eight weeks for $88 and morning Country Club from 9 to 4 p.m. on classes are now offered. Each 60- Friday, February 17. Registration at minute class offers a blend of jazz $80 per child will be taken from dance and exercise science choreo- Wednesday, January 4, through Fri- graphed to today’s hottest music, in- day, February 10. cluding Top 40, jazz, country, funk Theater For Kids (K-5th). Each and classics. You can choose from any of the following: PUBLIC NOTICE Mondays at 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 7- TOWN OF WESTFIELD 8 p.m., Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. NOTICE TO BIDDERS and 6-7 p.m., Thursdays from 7-8 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids p.m. , Saturdays from 8:30-9:30 will be received by the Town of Westfield, New Jersey for the furnishing of a food a.m. Please register with Bernadette concession for the 2006 season at the at Scotch Hills. Westfield Memorial Pool. Bids will be opened and read in public at the Municipal WF Resident Makes Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, SPACIOUS FIVE BEDROOM COLONIAL GRACIOUSLY OPEN HOUSE EVENT THIS SUNDAY 1~4PM New Jersey on Thursday March 9, 2006 at Pingry’s Honor Roll SET ON A TREE-LINED STREET 438 NORTH CHESTNUT STREET 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. WESTFIELD – Pingry Headmas- Specifications and Bid Forms are on file ter Nat Conard and Assistant Head- Immaculate and charming is this spacious Colonial situated in a quiet Charming Westfield Colonial ideal for entertaining. Formal Dining in the Recreation Office, 425 East Broad master and Lower School Director neighborhood offering 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an updated Kitchen Room and Living Room with wood burning fireplace, sun filled Den, Street, Westfield, New Jersey and may be obtained by prospective bidders during Ted Corvino has announced that with breakfast bar, formal Dining Room & Living Room with spacious & updated Eat-in Kitchen, hardwood floors and new regular business hours. Westfield’s Julia Fisher, sixth grade, fireplace and built-ins, Den, Mudroom and Laundry Room, hardwood windows, Recroom and wine cellar in basement, new deck Bids must be on the Town of Westfield’s standard proposal form in the manner was appointed to the Lower School’s floors, close to downtown Westfield and NYC transportation. overlooking rear yard. Walk to town and Wilson elementary school. designated herein, and must be enclosed first quarter honor roll for the pe- Offered for $649,900. Offered for $650,000. in a sealed envelope marked “Westfield riod beginning in September and Memorial Pool Food Concession”, bear- ending on November 14, 2005. The © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity ing the name and address of the bidder, honor roll recognizes students for Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. addressed to the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey achieving a B+ average or better 07090, and must be in the office of the with no individual grade lower than Town Clerk on or before the hour named. a B-. The bid must be accompanied by a Coldwell Banker proposal guarantee in the form of a certi- FUMC to Screen Film fied check in the amount of 10% of the total bid, payable to the Town of Westfield. The On Food Tomorrow 908.301.2004 - Direct Line RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE successful bidder will be required to sup- WESTFIELD – A free screening of [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 ply a performance bond, cash or certified check in the full amount of the awarded The Future of Food, an award-win- www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 contract. Each bidder must be prepared ning documentary by Deborah Koons on demand to prove to the satisfaction of the Town of Westfield that it has the skill, Garcia, will take place tomorrow, Fri- experience and financial resources to op- day, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the erate in a satisfactory manner within the First United Methodist Church Weichert terms of the contract specifications. (FUMC) of Westfield, located at One Bidders must comply will all provisions of P.L. 1975, c.127 (NJAC 17:27) supple- East Broad Street. ment to the law against discriminationWeichertThe film investigates what is de- (affirmative action) scribed as the proliferation of unla- All bidders must submit with their bid a beled, patented and largely untested, copy of their New Jersey Business Regis- tration Certificate. Failure to submit proof genetically-engineered foods being of registration will disqualify the bid. sent to groceries nationwide. The Town of Westfield reserves the right A discussion and refreshments will to reject any and/or all bids and to waive follow. The parking lot is accessible unsubstantial or minor defects or irregu- Weichert larities in bid proposals, if in the interest of from Ferris Place, off of Prospect the Town of Westfield it is deemed advis- Street. Attendees may enter through able to do so. the side door. The Union County Peace Bidders Statement of Ownership, as Council, FUMC of Westfield and Word required by Chapter 33 of the Public Laws of 1977, must be submitted with all bids. Out! will sponsor the event. More details Bruce Kaufmann are available by calling Diane at (908) Recreation Director 233-7344 or sending an e-mail to: 1 T - 2/9/06, The Leader Fee: $49.47 [email protected].

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Lucille Worthington Ross, 87, a Mr. Ross had been the assistant Garwood, he was the son of Laurentine Box 284, Easton, Pa. 18044. resident of Rolling Green Village in plant manager for Kentile Flooring, Charles Crow of Newtown, Pa. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Croteau Woods of Tucson, Ariz. and February 9, 2006 Greenville, S.C. and wife of the late Inc. in South Plainfield for 30 years died on Monday, February 6, at his tomorrow, Friday, February 10, at the late George S. Woods. Robert E. Ross, died on Sunday, Janu- before retiring in 1983. home. the Redeemer Lutheran Church. In- Mr. Woods had been employed as a Newborn Julius Lantz ary 29, at her home. A United States Army Air Force Born in New Brunswick, he grew terment will take place at Fairview sales director for Dravo Corporation Julius Jacob-Adam Lantz was born Born on September 10, 1918 in veteran of World War II, he was up in Highland Park. He had lived in Cemetery in Westfield. for many years. Prior to that, he had and died on Saturday, January 28, at Trenton, she was the daughter of the awarded the Bronze Star while serv- Westfield for 38 years before mov- Arrangements are by the Dooley worked for Ingersoll-Rand in St. Peter’s University Hospital in New late Ira and Marjorie Van Keuren ing as a staff sergeant with the 9th ing to Jefferson, Me. upon his retire- Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Phillipsburg. Brunswick. Worthington. She had lived in Air Force in England, France and the ment. He and his wife relocated to enue in Westfield. He served in the United States Army Surviving are his parents, Crisol Westfield and graduated from Rhineland. Pennswood Village in Newtown in In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- during the Korean Conflict and re- Howard of Plainfield and Kenneth Westfield High School in 1936, mov- He was a member for 55 years of May 2004. tions may be made to the Make A ceived three Purple Hearts. Lantz, Jr. of Westfield, and his grand- ing to Greenville in 1995. Loyalty Lodge Free and Accepted Mr. Crow had been an engineer Wish Foundation, 1034 Salem Road, Surviving, in addition to his mother, parents, Jacque and Lidia Howard of Mrs. Ross was a graduate of the Masons in Union and a long-time and manager with the Public Service Union, N.J. 07083 or to the Westfield are his wife, Margaret Brauer Woods, Plainfield and Gail and Kenneth Lantz University of Pennsylvania, an avid member of Azure Masada Lodge Electric and Gas Company in Eliza- Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 356, to whom he was married 54 years in of Westfield. reader, a devoted member of the Free and Accepted Masons of beth and Newark for 39 years, a Westfield, N.J. 07091. July; a sister, Cheryl W. Barta of Graveside services were held on Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and a Cranford. licensed Professional Engineer in the February 9, 2006 Arizona, and a brother, Lee D. Woods Friday, February 3, at Fairview Cem- loving mother. He was predeceased by a grand- State of New Jersey and a member of of Maryland. etery in Westfield. She was a member of the First son, Darrin. the Plainfield Engineers Club. Americo Pace, 83 A memorial service will be an- Arrangements were by the Dooley Church of Christ, Scientist in Surviving are his wife of 64 years, He graduated with honors from Americo Pace, 83, of Flemington nounced by the Ashton Funeral Home Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Westfield. Ann Kilburg Ross; two daughters, Rutgers University with a Bachelor died on Thursday, February 2, at the of Easton, Pa. enue in Westfield. Surviving are a daughter, Margarie Noreen Saunders of Miami, Fla. and of Science degree in Electrical Engi- Hunterdon Care Center in Memorial contributions may be February 9, 2006 R. Snipes of Greenville, S.C.; two Elaine Malayter of Cheshire, Conn.; neering in 1949 and received a Flemington. sons, Robert W. Ross of Amelia Is- a brother, Charles Ross of Elizabeth, master’s degree in Electrical Engi- Born in Red Bank, he had lived in land, Fla. and R. David Ross of and four grandchildren. neering, cum laude, from Newark Elizabeth before moving to Scotch Randolph; nine grandchildren and a Funeral services will be held at 11 College of Engineering in 1957. Plains in 1958. He lived there until Other Letters to the Editor great-grandchild. a.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 10, He served in the United States Army settling in Flemington in 2002. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 A memorial service was held on at the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Pace had been a tool and dye Saturday, February 4, at Rolling Green Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Visi- Mr. Crow was a member of the maker for more than 25 years with the Village with Chaplain Joel Jenkins tation will take place from 2 to 4 and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thomas & Betts Co. in Elizabeth New County Manager’s SUV Doesn’t officiating. 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, Febru- Westfield. In Maine, he was active at prior to retiring in 1987. Arrangements were by the Mackey ary 9, at the funeral home. the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, He was the beloved husband of 59 Provide Sufficient MPG Savings Mortuary in Greenville. February 9, 2006 was a volunteer for the AARP TAX- years to Margaret (nee Raskulinecz) The Star-Ledger reported this week Devanney’s gasoline usage; in fact they Memorial donations may be made AIDE program, served on the board Pace; the loving father of Beverly that Union County Manager George perhaps unknowingly upped it a tad. I to Hospice Care of South Carolina, Else Larsen Snyder, 92 of directors of the Sheepscott Valley Kuchar and Matthew Pace; caring Devanney was swapping his gas guz- understand the 20-MPG figure attributed 600 East Washington Street, Else Larsen Snyder, 92, of Health Center and was involved in grandfather of Michael and Debbie zling 2004 Chevy Suburban for some- to Mr. Davanney’s new Durango comes Greenville, S.C. 29601. Landgrove, Vt. died on Tuesday, several capacities with the Clary Kuchar and Melissa and Mark Hamp- thing a little more economical in an ef- from people at Dodge/Chrysler. How- February 9, 2006 January 31, at her home. Lake Association of Jefferson, Me. ton, and great-grandfather of Kylie fort to save the taxpayers money. Mr. ever, I could not locate an independent Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on March Devanney’s new wheels are reported to study to support the claims. Too bad, as I PUBLIC NOTICE He also was a member of the Maine Hampton. Also surviving is a sister, be a 2005 Dodge Durango with four- would have liked to have seen a savings 13, 1913, the daughter of Henry and State Museum and the Round Top Linda Caruso. wheel drive like his former vehicle. He is rather than more of the same. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Esther Larsen, she had lived in Society for the Arts. The funeral service was held on among the 70 or so employees who have The www.Fueleconomy.gov website Public Notice is hereby given that an Scotch Plains for many years be- He was predeceased by a son, Tuesday, February 7, at the Rossi county-owned vehicles available to them lists the most and least fuel-efficient ve- ordinance of which the following is a copy fore moving to Landgrove. Donald A. Crow, in 1983. Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. A under the heading of “portal to portal,” hicles grouped by EPA size classes and was introduced, read and passed on first Mrs. Snyder was a former mem- Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Funeral Mass followed at the Im- which translates into commuting to their ranked by city MPG. The Ford Escape reading by the Council of the Town of jobs. FWD Hybrid is a winner at 36 MPG city Westfield at a meeting held January 31, ber of the Music Club of Westfield Alice Henne Crow; a son, Charles maculate Heart of Mary Roman 2006, and that the said Council will further and a former member of the S. Crow, 3rd of Princeton; two Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Employees also shown having county and 31 hwy, followed by the Escape model consider the same for final passage on the Fanwood Presbyterian Church. daughters, Patricia C. Koch of Roch- Interment took place at St. Gertrude cars at their disposal “portal to portal” which runs solely on gasoline, with 24 14th day of February, at 8:00 p.m., or as In Landgrove, she served as the are Assemblymen Joe Cryan and Gerry MPG city and 29 highways. These are soon thereafter as said matter can be ester, N.Y. and Heidi C. Crow of Cemetery in Colonia. Letters of con- Green. I wonder if they “commute” to four-cylinder engines as opposed to the reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- official greeter and receptionist at Buffalo, N.Y.; a sister, Eleanor Crow dolence also will be accepted at their part-time assembly jobs in Trenton Durango’s six or eight (I don’t know nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, the family-owned ski lodge, The Houyeux of Marianna, Fla., and six [email protected]. on the county taxpayers’ dime. which Mr. Devanney has). My daughter’s Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and Village Inn, now known as The grandchildren. February 9, 2006 “Car and Driver” magazine released 2005 Ford Escape gets her up the moun- place any person who may be interested Landgrove Inn. the results of their “Long-Term Test” on tain from Garwood to Summit daily in therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. She was predeceased by a sister, the 2005 Dodge Durango with 4WD in rain, snow, sleet and hail quite nicely. Claire J. Gray Norma Quinn, and a brother, Paul Jane Bauman-Hurst, 92, Had Been the January 2006 issue. The article speaks Looks like someone at the county didn’t Town Clerk Larsen. of the amenities the vehicle has to offer. do his homework very well, and that What caught my eye was the fuel con- someone reports ultimately to Mr. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1864 Surviving are her husband, Office Manager For Westfield Doctor AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND sumption. It said fuel economy, an Devanney, the county manager, who has Donald M. Snyder, whom she mar- Jane Bauman-Hurst, 92, of Fort Surviving are three sons, Frank oxymoronic phrase in connection with the final call over who gets what vehicles THE TOWN CODE OF THE ried on June 9, 1934 in Garwood; TOWN OF WESTFIELD Myers, Fla. died on Tuesday, Janu- Bauman of Sayreville, F. Terry SUVs in this class, was lamentable. and when. It appears that the only thing CHAPTER 13 “MOTOR VE- four sons and daughters-in-law, ary 31, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Bauman of Sevierville, Tenn. and The Durango averaged 14 miles per that this switcheroo of vehicles is going to HICLES AND TRAFFIC” BY Daniel R. and Patricia Snyder of New Brunswick. Ronald D. Bauman of Oldsmar, Fla.; gallon (MPG) over the course of this test. save the county taxpayers is a few feet of AMENDING CERTAIN PRO- Doylestown, Pa., D. Jay and Kathy a sister, Dorothea Knight of Colo- If you want performance in a vehicle that space in the county garage. VISIONS THEREOF Born in Hammond, Ind., she had Snyder of Landgrove, Vt., Douglas lived in Newark and then in Westfield rado; 10 grandchildren and 18 great- weighs over 2.5 tons, your gonna pay at Patricia Quattrocchi BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council P. and Miriam Snyder of Raphine, the pump. By all indications the test lasted Garwood of the Town of Westfield in the County of for many years before relocating to grandchildren. Va. and Thomas H. and Karen Fort Myers 28 years ago. Funeral services were held on in excess of 10 months with the vehicle Union that the Code of the Town of Snyder of Cornelius, N.C.; nine driven for short and long-cross country Westfield, Chapter 13 “Motor Vehicles and Mrs. Bauman-Hurst had worked Thursday, February 2, at the Gray trips in all types of weather. WF Firefighters Thank Traffic” be amended in the following par- grandchildren; six step-grandchil- as an office manager for Dr. W. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad This past fall Mr. Devanney, in another ticulars: dren; 14 great-grandchildren and Liebesman in Westfield from 1960 Street in Westfield. Interment fol- Star-Ledger article about the county fleet Food Drive Supporters SECTION I. That Section 13-21.5 four great-great grandchildren. “Handicapped Parking Space-On Street” until 1975 and was a member of the lowed at Fairview Cemetery in and the increasing cost of gasoline, had On behalf of the Westfield F.M.B.A. be amended by adding the following par- At the request of the family, me- Newcomers Club of Westfield. Westfield. stated that he would be getting rid of his Local No. 30, we (firefighters) would like ticulars: morial services will be announced She was predeceased by her first Memorial donations may be made Suburban, which got about 17 miles to the to thank the public for their once again Pursuant to the authority granted to this at a later date. Memorial gifts may gallon, and replacing it in January with ongoing support for our 2005 holiday municipality by N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, the fol- husband, Frederic A. Bauman, to the St. Stans School Endowment be made to the Mountain Valley whom she was married to for 46 Fund, 225 MacArthur Avenue, something more fuel efficient and per- food drive; it was a complete success. We lowing locations are hereby designated as Health Center, in care of Brewster haps it could be a hybrid (gas/electric were able to help a lot of needy people restricted parking spaces for use by per- years; her second husband, Thomas Sayreville, N.J. 08872. combo). Hybrid SUVs have reportedly with this food drive. In addition our an- sons who have been issued special ve- Funeral Service, P.O. Box 885, Hurst, and a sister, Nora Hewson. February 9, 2006 hicle identification cards by the Division of gotten as high as 36 MPG city and 31 nual F.M.B.A. fundraising campaign Manchester Center, Vt. 05255. To MPG on the highway. helps raise money for a lot of organiza- Motor Vehicles. No other persons shall be send e-mail condolences, please permitted to park in these spaces. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Findings for the ’04 Chevy Suburban tions. Thank you for the overflowing gen- 901 Harding Street visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. AWD: MPG city – 14, MPG highway – 18 erosity of the public. February 9, 2006 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION northwesterly side, beginning at the point and combined 16 MPG. Findings for the Robert Tarantino of intersection of the northeasterly side of PUBLIC NOTICE DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ’05 Durango 4WD: MPG city – 13, MPG Sherman Street and extending to a point 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 President Westfield F.M.B.A. Local TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 highway – 18 and combined 15 MPG. No. 30 67.5 feet northeasterly thereof. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Well, it appears that the county didn’t 649 Cumberland Street ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et southeasterly side, beginning at a point do much in the line of cutting Mr. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- 43.75 feet northeast of the northeasterly Social Club Announces meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 3/2/06 and side of North Scotch Plains Avenue and PUBLIC NOTICE ment of the Township of Scotch Plains opened and read for: extending to a point 43.75 feet northeast- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Valentine Pizza Social held on February 2, 2006, the following Route 82/County Route 629 (Morris Avenue), Cont. No: 001950174, Streetscape erly thereof. CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTY – The St. Mark’s Social decision of the Board was memorialized: and Intersection Improvements; From Lousons Road to Orchard Street, SECTION II. In the event that any sec- UNION COUNTY Township of Union & City of Elizabeth, Union County Club, a club for unmarried mature tion, part or provision of this ordinance Granted a Use Variance, side-yard set- DOCKET NO. F-4034-05 Federal Project No: STP-7528 adults, will hold a Valentine Pizza shall be held to be unconstitutional or back Variance, requested design waivers CAP File No. 8858-05A invalid by any Court, such holdings shall and Site Plan Approval with conditions to DP NO: 05161 Party Social at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb- NOTICE TO REDEEM not affect the validity of this Ordinance as RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center, LLC Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. ruary 17. The event will take place at a whole, or any part thereof, other than the to convert the existing building located at 17:27. CAROL SEGAL VS. LUCY St. Mark’s Church, located at 287 part so held unconstitutional or invalid. 2120 Lamberts Mill Road (Block 12601, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, For Federal aided projects; bidders must register with DEVITO A/K/A LUCIA Hamilton Street in Rahway. The cost SECTION III. This ordinance shall take Lot 01), Scotch Plains, into a fitness and the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, prior to the time of contract DEVITO, HER HEIRS, DEVI- effect after passage and publication as wellness center. execution. Appropriate proof of registration should be provided to NJDOT as soon as SEES, AND PERSONAL REP- is $3. Interested persons are asked to soon as, and in the manner provided by Linda M. Lies possible after receipt of the Notice of Award. RESENTATIVES AND THEIR call Nina at (732) 381-1298 or Anne law. Board Secretary Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- at (908) 272-8796. 1 T - 2/9/06, The Leader Fee: $56.10 1 T - 2/9/06, The Times Fee: $16.83 seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE, AND Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. INTEREST; CASPIO CAPRIO, PUBLIC NOTICE The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 INDIVIDUALLY; CASPIO U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the CAPRIO, AS ADMINISTRA- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to TOR OF THE ESTATE OF PLANNING BOARD Hillside Cemetery submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on LUCY DEVITO A/K/A LUCIA Please take notice that on February 22, the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. DEVITO; MRS. CASPIO 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fanwood Bor- Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express CAPRIO, WIFE OF CASPIO ough Hall, located at 75 North Martine website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the CAPRIO; JOANNE DEVITO; Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view and JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF ning Board will hold a hearing on the Scotch Plains download the documents and additional $95.00 per month for unlimited access to JOANNE DEVITO, SAID application of the undersigned. The prop- download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- erty in question is located at: 184 Marian Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may be inspected (BUT NOT TITIOUS; R.R.K. ASSOCI- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, also OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the ATES; NICHOLAS E. CAPRIO; 908.756.1729 known as Block 84 Lot 13, as shown on the following locations: STATE OF NEW JERSEY Fanwood Tax Map, owned by Ann Marie 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 www.hillsidecemetery.com TO: LUCY DEVITO A/K/A LUCIA Ryan and Thomas P. Ryan, Jr. Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ DEVITO, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND The applicant requests that the resi- 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND dential addition/renovation, which is in vio- 3 T - 1/26/06, 2/2/06 and 2/9/06, The Leader Fee: $205.02 THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- lation of Section 184-110E(5) of the SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Re- EST; R.R.K. ASSOCIATES quested: Side yard setback, west; Re- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order quired: 10/15 feet; Present: 10.2 feet; Pro- made on JANUARY 23, 2006, the Supe- posed: 8 feet. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. rior Court Fixed MARCH 9, 2006 between The applicant requests that the resi- the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon dential addition/renovation, which is in vio- and four o’clock in the afternoon, prevail- lation of Section 184-110E(5) of the ing time, at the office of the Tax Collector Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Re- Caring & Courteous Service to the of UNION, located at 1976 MORRIS AV- quested: Side yard setback, east; Re- ENUE, UNION, NEW JERSEY 07083, as quired: 10/15 feet; Present: 5 feet; Pro- Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 the time and place when and where you posed: 5 feet. may pay to the plaintiff the amount so The applicant requests that the resi- found due for principal and interest on its dential addition/renovation, which is in vio- certificate of tax sale as follows: lation of Section 184-110E(9) of the Westfield TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #980054 and Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Re- TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #99-053 both quested: Structural Coverage; Required: 556 Westfield Avenue covering LOT 12 BLOCK 1608 on the tax 25 %; Present: 23.7%; Proposed: 31.6%. 233-0255 duplicate of the UNION. Total amount The applicant requests that the resi- required to redeem is $57,005.50, together dential addition/renovation, which is in vio- with interest from NOVEMBER 10, 2005 lation of Section 184-110E(4) of the John L. Dooley and costs. Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Re- Manager And that unless, at the same time and quested: Front yard setback; Required: 30 place, you or one of you redeem by paying feet; Present: 30.4 feet; Proposed: 24.3 NJ License # 4100 the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, feet. then you, and each of you shall be de- The applicant will also seek such other barred and foreclosed of and from all right relief as may be determined necessary at and equity of redemption of, in and to the the public hearing based upon review of lands and premises above set out and the application or amendment(s) to the described in the complaint and every part application. thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested The file pertaining to this application with an absolute and indefeasible estate is available for public inspection during Cranford of inheritance in fee simple in said lands normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from 218 North Avenue and premises. the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Anything to the contrary notwithstand- Administration Office of the Borough of 276-0255 ing, redemption shall be permitted up until Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, the entry of final judgment including the Fanwood, New Jersey. Charles V. Dooley whole of the last date upon which judg- Any interested party may appear at ment is entered. said hearing and participate therein in Manager MICHAEL G. PELLEGRINO, ESQ. accordance with the rules of the Fanwood NJ License # 3703 Attorney for Plaintiff Planning Board. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Applicant: Denville Law Center Ann Marie and Thomas P. Ryan, Jr. 290 Route 46 West 184 Marian Avenue Denville, New Jersey 07834 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T -2/9/06, The Leader Fee: $63.24 1 T - 2/9/06, The Times Fee: $50.49 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 9, 2006 Page 21 Joann Harris-Hauser Queeeen ofofen ArArArtttsss

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 ing Italian, Hebrew, Spanish, French, Taking things to task to rekindle Blue Plate Specials, Do-It-Yourself Photo German and even Japanese) is of in- her career, Ms. Harris-Hauser was Albums And Kids Can Knit With A Kit ternational acclaim. However, fame soon “on the road again” with Francis, and fortune rarely come without a playing limited engagements in At- struggle. Battling bipolar disorder lantic City, Philadelphia, NJPAC, By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN nearly her entire life and suffering a Toronto, the Bahamas and Las Vegas. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times brutal rape attack in 1974, Francis Next up is a session at the Fort Cuisine can be as complex or as has overcome equal proportions of McDowell Casino in Scottsdale, Ariz. carefree as you choose. There’s noth- hardship. Ms. Harris-Hauser, along before heading off to Asia, where ing wrong with preparing something with two other back up vocalists, ac- they’ll play at the Hong Kong Con- as simple as a tangy Reuben Casse- companied Francis during her “come- vention and Exhibition Centre in role, sumptuous as Stilton Cheese- back” period in the mid ‘80s. Wanchai. cake, or as gourmet as crispy Risotto But Mountainside is a long, long “Connie has a very large following Balls with Warm Mozzarella Cen- way from the music industry mogul’s in Asia. I do all her duets and I’ve ters. Three featured cookbooks lead office in L.A. Married late in life and been her sole back-up singer for the the way. becoming pregnant at 42 with her past three years.” She told the Westfield “Blue Plate Specials” (Gooseberry first child, Ms. Harris-Hauser put her Leader that she considers Asia prob- Patch, 2001, $16.95) takes readers on career on hold to follow her husband’s ably one of the most memorable “Ringwood Manor,” by Westfield’s Linda Kolar, oil a trip coast to coast to six diners that advancing medical career. places she’s ever been. boast some of the easiest epicurean Ms. Harris-Hauser told the Recalling a trip to Singapore with delights you’ve ever tasted. Some fa- Westfield Leader “After leaving Los Rita Coolidge, Ms. Harris had to make vorites include Lobster Louie’s New Angeles, we lived in Mississippi for a discreet and swift departure during Diversity Art Gallery England Blue Berry Coffee Cake (per- three years before coming to New a performance to use the rest room. fect for your next book club gather- Jersey, where I settled in ‘just being a “Public bathrooms in Asia are rarely ing), the Fried Potato Chowder from mom.’ We had a small band and when more than anything but a hole in the Presents ‘Mixed Media’ Liberty’s Diner, or the Cherry-Filled the baby got older, we’d occasionally ground. This one had a pull chain AREA – The Diversity Art Gallery Reimers, Ms. Uhr and Ms. Rhodes Oatmeal Cookies from Beefy Stu’s. stead of feverishly preparing up-to- sing in coffee houses, sometimes with hanging above it, which I assumed in Clark will present its 16th exhibit, are all of Westfield; Mr. Barkai is Other winning “Blue Plate Spe- the-minute in the kitchen. our daughter, just having fun.” was the flusher. It turned out to be the with diverse and inspiring work of from Livingston and Ms. Gardiner cials” include the piquant Cajun Do not miss Crispy Sausage- A few years later, on a whim, Ms. shower – and half of me got soaked. selected members of the Contempo- and Ms. Weiss are from Mountainside; Stuffed Roast from the Whistlin’ Dixie Stuffed Olives served in martini Harris-Hauser looked up Francis on I ended up going back on stage with rary Art Group, on February 19, with The public is invited to enjoy this Diner, the ultimate Tex-Mex treat – glasses which make ideal appetizers, the Internet. “It had been a long time one side of me half drenched.” a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. For exhibit, which will be open Sundays Baked Cowboy Dip — from Cactus the savory Napa Niçoise Salad with since we had worked together, I didn’t The Westfield Leader asked if she visitors, it will be an opportunity to from 1 to 3 p.m., and by appointment Slim’s, or the rockin’ Rhubarb Torte crispy asparagus, luscious Pumpkin even know if she was still singing.” had ever felt in danger going to such meet many local artists and see some through April 23. Community groups from Salmon Patty’s. Risotto, or the 30-Minute Prime Rib. Ms. Harris-Hauser heard back from remote areas of the world. “Well, of their recent works. There will be a are invited to call for group meetings. Perhaps you’re longing for some Top it all off with rich Chocolate Francis’ manager almost immediately. maybe with the food sometimes,” she wide variety of media and subject The gallery is located in the historic strictly New England fare. Lora Mousse Cannoli. “He gave me a call and said, ‘Where have said, recalling a time when a big matter to appeal to everyone – 70 1840s chapel building of Union Brody’s “The New England Table” If there’s a young lady in your you been? We’ve been looking for you for record promoter was hosting a dinner pieces in all – and the artists will be County Baptist Church, 4 Valley (Chronicle Books, 2005, $35), an household who would like to try her the last ten years!’” She admitted that she with nothing but “authentic” food. present for discussion regarding their Road, Clark, (right on the Clark Circle, exquisitely photographed cookbook hand at knitting, “The Knit-It Kit for hadn’t really been aggressive pursing “There was a large Lazy Susan with creations. adjacent to the Garden State Park- filled with challenging recipes, will Kids: 10 Fun Beginning Knitting work and was busy settling into a new sea slug, seaweed and things that Sheilia Lenga, Milicent Brody, way, Exit 135). For more information keep your guests satisfied. Projects” by Jennifer Traig (Chronicle place, raising a child and battling a chronic looked like they were moving.” Michal Barkai, Miguel Urosa and or to schedule an appointment, call Recipes are divided into the New Books, 205, $16.95) is the perfect illness – fibromyaliga. (The affliction is a Any worries or fears, going all the Barbara McPartland-Bohmer have all (732) 574-1479. England states, leading with Massa- springboard. widespread musculoskeletal pain and fa- way to Hong Kong, 20 years later? “I submitted photographs; Cynthia chusetts and a tempting recipe for An instruction book, 10 pattern tigue disorder for which the cause is still think I’ll be sticking to the Kobe Weiss will present monotype and oil/ Breathe Fitness Studio Applejack Baked Apples with Ricotta cards, 1 circular needle, and some unknown.) beef,” Ms. Harris-Hauser said with a soft pastels; Rosalia Verdun, Linda Cream. Don’t forget the Boston Baked skeins of yarn will get her started. Ms. Harris-Hauser added, “It’s al- smile. Kolar and Linnea Rhodes will show Holds Grand Opening Beans. Moving on to Connecticut, Once she spots the simple directions ways a battle with [fibromyaliga]. Whether its circling the globe with their oils; Diana Taliaferro and Bar- MOUNTAINSIDE –Breathe Fit- we are invited to sup Cold Poached for the dreamy and delicate Cinderella You have good and bad days. You try Connie Francis, doing a local gig or bara Uhr share their pastels; Monica ness Studio, located at 1055 Route 22 Chicken Breasts with Champagne Shawl, perky and playful Pippi Hat, certain diets eliminating additives and teaching vocals in her in-home studio Schraiber-Otero brings her talent with East (next to Loews Mountainside) Sauce and spicy Nutmeg Cookies for or the flashy Cell Phone Jacket, she sugars – that sort of thing, vitamins, to aspiring singers, this is one “mar- India Ink; Gladys Reimers exhibits celebrated its grand opening on Fri- dessert. Rhode Island delicacies in- won’t be able to put those needles exercise, massage and so on. I just do velous Mountainside mom” who can sculpture, alabaster and marble; day, January 27. Mountainside Town clude the savory Stilton Cheesecake down. Best of all, she’ll be proud that the best I can. And I work when I still boogie – even in the frozen-foods Althea Scheller will display her wa- Councilman Glen Mortimer and and Poached Salmon with Sorrel she made each creation on her own can.” aisle at the Stop ‘n Shop. tercolor and pastel piece; Marie Gerus Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Sauce. instead of buying it in a store. has ink, mixed-media and acrylic; President Allison O’Hara joined own- Jaunting through New Finally, a small, home-based busi- Brooke Gardiner will display her ers Gina Berta and Ben Caiola in a Hampshire’s pages we find less ness in Lakeville, MN, Albums & blown glass, steatite and alabaster, ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by unique recipes, but stop and take Answers, Inc. offers diverse themed Westfield’s Pat Brentano and Maxine King presents her etch- clients, friends and family members. notice of the Cheddar-Stuffed photo album kits for scrapbookers ing work. Breathe Fitness is owned and oper- Burgers on Roasted Garlic Bread. entitled, “Assemble-Ables™.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Come and see how much talent ated by Ms. Berta, a fitness profes- Vermont serves up a sweet Pear and Taking the “guess work out of co- lot drawings in the woods developed don’t take a walk.” exists in Union County: Ms. Brody, sional with 23 years of experience, Candied Ginger Clafouti, but Maine ordinating the album’s colors and from a stay as a visiting artist at the J. She said that coming from Indiana, Ms. Taliaferro, Ms. Kolar, Ms. and Mr. Caiola, a longtime makes this cookbook stand out with products,” each kit includes an accor- Alden Weir farm in Connecticut. She she’s always been tied to the rural Mountainside resident. For more in- recipes for Kathy Gunst’s Lobster dion album, pre-cut papers, themed said working at the Weir Farm al- landscape. She made eight visits and One Man Star Wars formation, contact Ms. Berta at the Stew and a lip-smacking Bacon Bat- embellishments and instructions. lowed her to form a “consistent” group spent them drawing, taking notes, studio at (908) 301-0123 or visit ter Bread. There are 14 different themes, in- of artwork with which she used to viewing the trust and historic photos, Comes To Kean Univ. www.BreatheFitnessStudio.com. Food TV chef Michael Chiarello cluding “Dogs,” “Cats,” “Sizzlin’ help bolster the work she entered to creating sculpture from moss and UNION – One Man Star Wars Breathe Fitness Studio is a member makes his female audience drool with Summer,” “Making the Grade,” the fellowship contest. leaves in the woods and exploring. comes to Kean University’s Little of the Westfield Area Chamber of his good looks and simple approach “Graduation,” and two albums wel- At the Weir Farm, she developed a Winning the fellowship award, she Theatre on Thursday, March 2 at 7 Commerce. to entertaining, especially in “At coming baby boys and girls into the body of work based on staying at the said, affirmed to her “there was deep and 9 p.m. One Man Star Wars is a Home with Michael Chiarello” world. farm, viewing historic photos and meaning (in her artwork). Someone one-hour, high energy, nonstop blast Cenci To Perform At (Chronicle Books, 2005, $40). * * * * * * * exploring the entire trust. She said else got it.” through the first three Star Wars films. Encouraging cooks to entertain All three cookbooks are available at that visiting the farm focused her “I’m happy too because it was The catch is, there’s only one cast Muhlenberg College outside of the kitchen in other unique www.bn.com or www.amazon.com. “The ideas and allowed her to think about anonymous, I used my maiden name,” member. WESTFIELD – Muhlenberg Col- outdoor or indoor niches, Chiarello’s Knit-It Kit for Kids” can be ordered from Weir and the American impressionist she added. Charles Ross, the writer and solo lege will host the works of interna- book helps you plan your parties with www.chroniclebooks.com. Finally, visit movement that took place there in the She did note that because of her performer, spent too much of his child- tionally recognized choreographers tasks outlined days ahead of sched- www.albumsandanswers.com to obtain late 19th and early 20th century. “They passion for the arts and nature, she hood in a galaxy far, far away – adult- Charlotte Boye-Christensen and Tif- ule. You’ll actually have the chance to those custom ingredients for the do-it- were doing innovative things for their will counsel her husband, a state as- hood has been similar. fany Mills in Master Choreographers. sit with your guests and friends in- yourself photo treasures. time…I could feel their spirit.” semblyman, from time to time on The Little Theatre is located at 1000 Performances are scheduled from ™ “It’s preserved, the only national environmental matters. Morris Avenue in Union. Tickets are February 9 to 11. POPCORN trust dedicated to artists,” she noted, Asked if the artwork is agenda $20 for the general public; $15 for Erica Cenci, a senior at Muhlenberg as Connecticut’s National Park Sys- driven, she said she’s always been seniors and $10 for children. For more from Westfield, will be performing in Looking For Comedy: Leaves tem manages the farms. interested in the country, trees and information or to reserve tickets, call two pieces, titled “Sources of Light” Ms. Brentano, a self-proclaimed canoe rides and asked herself as she (908) 737-SHOW (7469). and “Bodies and Souls.” You Searching For Laughs naturalist, enjoyed spending time out got older and matured, “How can I in the woods. solidify this and express something “You think ‘this is how it (nature) more than ‘I love it?’” Mountainside Library One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent looked before you got hold of it,” she “You mature as you age and have By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER dian murmurs to himself. “Imagine.” said. She said there’s no civilization, kids and see the next generation,” she 2 & ½ popcorns We know where this is going. There no structure – “it’s a sense of what the said. “The agenda came a little later; To Host Art Show, Sale With Looking for Comedy in the isn’t a Pagliacci worth his fright wig world is really about. We’re in a hurry the work was always there. The vi- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Friends Public Library is located on Consti- Muslim World, funnyman Albert Brooks who wouldn’t jump at the chance of with consuming and building. We sion has to mature.” of the Mountainside Public Library tution Plaza. The phone number is attempts nothing less than to save hu- such heroic glory. The deal is sealed. will sponsor an Art Show and Sale on (908) 233-0115. mankind from destruction. Admittedly, Those less enamored of the heady, Sunday, February 12 from noon to 4 it’s a noble cause. Understandably, it’ll usually experimental and often intro- Jesus Christ Superstar p.m. Admission is free and light re- Franklin Students Get be a while before we know if his labors spective way that Brooks sees him- freshments will be served. A silent To Know Mozart truly bear the fruits of international self and the world he lives in will in Opens At CDC Theatre auction will also be held displaying peace. We can only hope. all likelihood find the project falls the works of local artists, including WESTFIELD – Students at His secondary goal, on the other short of its lesser, laugh-minded ob- CRANFORD – Jesus Christ Su- area productions. former librarian Ann Defuria, Cynthia Franklin Elementary School in hand, which is to make us laugh, is jective. Even at its funniest, Looking perstar, the Tony Award-winning The 30-person cast blends CDC Wise and Celeste Chute-Wright of Westfield enjoyed a musical perfor- much more easily evaluated. And in for Comedy in the Muslim World is Broadway musical by composer An- regulars with a large group of per- Mountainside. Members of the mance and dramatized character por- this respect the outcome is, well, so-so. rarely guffaw inspiring. drew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim formers who are newcomers to CDC Westfield Art Association will also trayal of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A lot depends on what you think of the More correctly, it is occasionally witty, Rice, opens this Friday, February 10 but have an impressive list of creden- be featured, with pieces by Bob by Dennis Kobray of Meet the Musi- offbeat comic in the first place. If you’ve momentarily astute and peppered with at the CDC Community Theatre in tials elsewhere in the area. Scotch Yurochko of Mountainside and Linnia cians in Millburn. come to appreciate his zany shtick, bright ideas that only half work. The Cranford for a three-weekend run. Plains resident Juan Pascual, who Rodes of Westfield. Many other art- Donning his powdered wig and such as the ventriloquist who doesn’t writing leaves quite a bit to be desired. The two-act rock opera features high- portrays Jesus, has performed exten- ists’ works from surrounding com- period costume, Mr. Kobray brought even think to keep his mouth closed, In Looking for Comedy in the Muslim powered choreography and an ener- sively in New York City and interna- munities will be available for sale. the story of the child prodigy to life. and in fact has the dummy drink the World, Brooks illustrates the complete getic score, including several hit songs tionally, and is on the voice staff of The Friends of the Mountainside He not only shared the history of the proverbial glass of water, that gives him misunderstanding among nations, the such as “I Don’t Know How to Love the New Jersey Workshop for the Library is a non-profit entity consist- famous classical musician but also a kind of brand name recognition. utter ineptitude of diplomatic relations Him,” “Everything’s Alright” and the Arts, where he heads up the musical ing of volunteers working to raise stressed important values such as con- Hence, each familiar frown or gri- and the uncanny self interest of those title song. theater department. He is a co-founder money to provide programs for both tinued hard work, practice and deter- mace from this perennially put-upon entrusted to mend some pretty badly The show was the first collabora- of the Little Opera Company in children and adults. In addition to mination to achieve success as Mozart clown could do it for you, in much the damaged fences. And then he attempts tion for Lloyd Webber and Rice, who Westfield. funding special events, the Friends did. same way that the slightest mention to overcome it all anyway. Not with later worked together on Evita and Husband and wife Jeffrey Jackson donate furniture, books and media to After enjoying Kobray’s live piano of money brought an anticipatory some great statesman or a grand plan, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor and Kathleen Campbell Jackson take the library every year. Their performances as well as recorded ex- smile to Jack Benny fans. Devotees mind you, but through the efforts of a Dreamcoat. The musical tells the story the roles of Judas and Mary fundraising efforts have been used cerpts of Mozart’s famous sympho- can figure on an extra dozen and a clueless, well-meaning schnook. Cer- of the last days in the life of Christ. Magdalene. Area theatre patrons may for unabridged books on CD and tape, nies and concertos, students sang half laughs, easy. The premise alone tainly, it’s to laugh. Just not a whole lot. CDC’s production team has up- recognize this talented duo from their DVDs, technology upgrades and com- “Happy Birthday” and presented will bring them a knowing chuckle. * * * * * * * dated the setting of the musical to many area appearances at locales such puters, just to name a few. All pro- “Mozart” with balloons to mark the Playing himself and currently be- Looking for Comedy in the Muslim place it in a modern urban environ- as Plays in the Park in Edison. ceeds of the art show will help con- 250th anniversary of his birth (Janu- tween jobs, Brooks at first demurs when World, rated PG-13, is a Warner Bros. ment. Veteran CDC producer Eliza- In addition to local and national tinue the Friends’ endeavors. ary 27, 1756). The Franklin PTO the State Department offers him an release directed by Albert Brooks and beth Howard heads up a team stocked stage performances, Ms. Jackson The public is invited to attend this Cultural Arts Committee sponsored assignment. Journeying to India and stars Albert Brooks, Sheetal Sheth with talent from all over the area. Ms. originated the role of Sybil Vane on first annual event. The Mountainside this event. Pakistan, he will discover what indeed and John Carroll Lynch. Running Howard herself has many award-win- both the cast recording and staged makes Muslims and Hindus laugh. time: 98 minutes ning productions under her belt; she reading of the Dorian Gray-based The Then, he’ll write a 500 page report, the has produced almost every musical at Flowering Thorn and has appeared contents of which will be used to foster NJWA Concert Band CDC over the last several years. on film in the musical Frankenstein. greater understanding between America Director Jeffrey Fiorello has ex- Mr. Jackson, an award-winning writer and the Muslim world. To Perform In Union tensive directorial experience at area and director, was one of three co- The task is daunting. Brooks balks, WESTFIELD – The YM-YWHA of theaters and is a veteran performer authors of the Frankenstein musical. offering that he wasn’t very good at Union at Green Lane has announced who has been seen at CDC in Smokey Playing other lead roles are area book reports in high school. Gosh, that the New Jersey Workshop for the Joe’s Café and Kiss Me Kate. Music veterans Frank Andrews, Bobby Selig, he’s never even read a book that was Arts Concert Band will perform a con- director Joe Elefante also is well Jeffrey Dopson, Brian Merrill, Leo 500 pages long. They must have the cert on Sunday, February 12, at 2 p.m. known throughout New Jersey and da Silva, Melissa Loderstedt and wrong guy. Surely there are other com- The concert will be held at 501 Green the New York City area, having served Aimee (Andrews) Mitacchione. ics who far better possess the where- Lane, Union. Howard Toplansky, au- as musical director for dozens of area Jesus Christ Superstar will be pre- withal to complete said mission thor of the book “Essentials of Bassoon theatres, high schools and colleges, sented on Friday and Saturday nights Yes, they inform, but their first few Technique,” which is still in print after as well as heading up the Joe Elefante at 8 p.m. from February 10 to 25. choices were working. That hits home. 40 years, directs the NJWA, known as Big Band, a 17-piece jazz orchestra Tickets are $20 on a reserved-seat But it isn’t until Brooks broaches the the Green Lane “House Band.” which performs at Cecil’s Jazz Club basis and can be obtained by calling subject of money that they convince The NJWA Band is also slated to in West Orange. He is also on faculty the box office at (908) 276-7611 or him. The cash is only a stipend, an play at the Green Lane Y in March at the Paper Mill Theater School and through the theater’s website at honorarium, informs Fred Dalton and April with new repertoires for the NJPAC Jazz for Teens program. www.cdctheatre.org. Thomas, actor-turned-senator and each concert. The show’s choreographer, Q, stud- The CDC Community Theatre is now again an actor heading the com- For more information about the ied with the Princeton Ballet and the located at 78 Winans Avenue in mittee. But, he slyly allows, there’s NJWA Concert Band, or if you are an Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Cranford, off of Centennial Avenue no overestimating what the Medal of instrumentalist who would like to and has performed in and choreo- near Exit 136 of the Garden State WOLF GANG…Franklin Elementary School students in Westfield enjoyed a live musical performance and character portrayal of Mozart by Dennis Kobray of Freedom could do for one’s career. play, call (908) 964-1793 or e-mail graphed countless highly regarded Parkway. Millburn. “Medal of Freedom,” the come- the band at [email protected]. Page 22 Thursday, February 9, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF’s Pat Brentano Receives New Jersey Council On Arts Fellowship By MICHAEL J POLLACK judges are looking just at the work There are two different cycles of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times samples (10 slides). There are no awards that rotate. Once an artist re- WESTFIELD –Westfield artist Pat quotas for categories – the only cri- ceives a fellowship, he or she sits out Brentano won a New Jersey Council terion is artistic excellence. There five years to give others an opportu- From Dylan to Connie, Mtside On The Arts Fellowship Award for are 14 categories of awards that nity. Because there are no quotas, $9,000 in the category of Works on alternate over the course of two sometimes a category will have no Paper. The only local or Union County years, seven categories one year and recipients. Ms. Brentano’s work was recipient, she earned the award based seven the next. This year there were chosen from among 84 applicants. Mom Is ‘On the Road Again’ on work developed from a stay at only awards given in five of the “You apply a year ahead (July By LINDA B. CONDRILLO Before getting the boost in her ca- regrets. We were treated like royalty, Weir Farms in Connecticut. Some of seven categories. 2005), go to workshops. It’s intense,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times reer working with Dylan, Ms. Harris- especially overseas. Working with the drawings will now be seen in the The council takes an average of the she said. MOUNTAINSIDE —Sitting on her Hauser made her living doing com- Bob was a big shot to my career.” Arts Guild of Rahway’s Landscope four panelists scores. Artists with the Fortunately, she was able to use a sofa dressed in a warm-up suit and no mercial work, singing jingles, work- Dylan isn’t the only headliner Ms. exhibition. highest scores receive the fellowships. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 make up, Joann Harris-Hauser looks ing in nightclubs and doing Harris-Hauser has shared the stage or “It’s thrilling,” she said. “It’s the like any other suburban mom. The voiceovers. Her résumé is impres- recording studio with. Among the best thing that’s ever happened to me Westfield Leader was recently the sive, listing television credits (vocals many are Burt Bacharach, Steven besides having children and meeting guest in her Mountainside home, on camera) on shows such as Johnny Stills, Kenny Loggins, Al Green, my husband. It’s my third time; I’ve which houses a makeshift recording Carson, Merv Griffin and Arsino Hall Jimmy Buffet, Ringo Starr, Luther been trying for a while. It’s excellent, studio in the basement, to interview with the likes of Bette Midler, Aretha Vandross, Boz Skaggs and Tod I’m thrilled, and especially that it’s the seemingly ordinary woman who Franklin and Rita Coolidge. Rundgren. Ms. Harris-Hauser has anonymous and judged by your has sung with some extraordinary The Westfield Leader asked what it credits on Bette Midler’s gold record peers.” people. was like to work with a legend like “Some People’s Lives.” She has also According to the council, 321 art- Originally from Seattle, Ms. Har- Bob Dylan. “I worked with him right toured on and off with the legendary ists applied in five different catego- ris-Hauser got her big break singing around the time he was just getting Connie Francis, and for the last few ries this year. The council works in with the cast of HAIR, playing the interested in Christianity and making years, it’s been a regular gig. conjunction with the Mid Atlantic lead role of Sheila for two years, the transition into the gospel phase of Francis, the ‘60s teenage starlet Fund for the Arts in Baltimore, which including a week run on Broadway. his career. He’s a complicated indi- with countless hit records, coupled provides service for Pennsylvania, Next was another front liner – Jesus vidual. When he’s approachable, he’s with amazing versatility (she has re- Maryland and Delaware. They select Christ Superstar. nice, friendly and we could talk about cordings in several languages includ- professional artists and curators from And then, after “a lot of network- anything. But if you catch him on a CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 the country to serve as panelists to ing and word of mouth,” the song- bad day, there’s no way to reach him.” review the artists’ work and give a stress landed a two-year assignment Globetrotting on a private jet with score. as a back-up vocalist touring with Dylan, Ms. Harris-Hauser admitted, Get Outta’ Their selection is based on an Bob Dylan. Ms. Harris-Hauser’s at times wasn’t all that glamorous. anonymous process where the “Tag” graphite 38"50" voice, which resembles a smooth “I’d get off the stage, onto the private combination of Bonnie Raitt and jet and fly to the next city. We’d get to The House Aretha Franklin, can be found on two bed at 4 a.m., try to get some sleep By CAROL F. DAVIS of Dylan’s platinum records – “Street before getting up the next day for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Legal” and “Live at Budokan.” rehearsal. It was tough, but I have no Gardens Near & Far is the theme of the Fourth Annual Flower, Garden and Outdoor Living Show at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, Thursday through Sunday, February 16 through 19. If you copy this link into your web browser, there will be a coupon for $1 off, and that could add up if you bring the family. The only catch is that you may be asked to sign up for a newsletter, but you don’t have to do it to get the coupons. Regular admission is $14. Directions and everything else are available there, too. http://www.macevents.com/ Ani Kavafian Carter Brey njflower.cfm?serial=135&catname=flower. * * * * * * * On Friday, February 10 at 8 p.m., the and Friends Watchung Arts Center (on the Circle in Watchung) will open its doors to jazz lovers, as the Beacon Hill Swing Band performs once again. This concert will Edgar Meyer, bass focus on tunes from the Great Ameri- Linda B. Condrillo for The Westfield Leader and The Times can Song Book by some of the world’s AT THE MIC…Reunited with members of the cast of Hair, Joann Harris-Hauser was busy raising funds for the recent earthquake victims in India and Pakistan. best arrangers, like Andre Previn, John Singing a duet with Ms. Harris-Hauser is Joe Butler, who played the lead role of Williams, Marty Paitch, Bill Holman, Ida Kavafian, violin Claude in the original Broadway run and is also a former member of the Harry Betts, Bob Florence and Shorty influential band The Lovin Spoonful. Rogers. For information and ticket avail- ability, call (908) 753-0190, or log Gilbert Kalish, piano onto: http://www.watchungarts.org/. * * * * * * * LIVE! ON STAGE! The Westfield Symphony Orches- ~ tra will present a special musical Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice’s Valentine’s Day celebration on Satur- legendary musical day, February 11, with two romanti- BEETHOVEN: Archduke Trio cally inspired classics for the orches- tral repertoire: Candide, Berstein’s explosive overture to his classic oper- BACH: Sonata for Violin, Cello & Bass etta, and Prokofiev’s enduring favor- ite Romeo and Juliet. The perfor- mance will take place at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield. MEYER: Two Duets for Cello & Bass, Tickets are between $25 and $60. For information, call (908) 232 9400, or e- First and Fourth Movements from mail: [email protected]. * * * * * * * Concert Duo for Violin and Bass The Union County Peace Council and Word Out! invite the public to attend The Future of Food, a free film by Deborah Koons Garcia, on Sunday, February 12, 2006 Friday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and chatting are avail- able after the film at the First United MAPLEWOOD ~ MORROW CHURCH Methodist Church on Broad Street Fridays, Feb. 10, 17, 24 in Westfield. Learn about the revolu- 600 Ridgewood Road at 2:30 p.m. tion that is transforming the very Saturdays, Feb. 11, 18, 25 nature of the food on your table. 8:00 PM $20 * * * * * * * WESTFIELD ~ TEMPLE EMANU-EL All shows at Tickets Pianist Christopher Johnson will have a recital at the Crescent Avenue 756 East Broad Street at 7:30 p.m. Reserve now: 908-276-7611 Presbyterian Church in Plainfield on Sunday, February 12, at 4 p.m. The Admission: $25 ($22 for seniors) performance will feature Mozart, Liszt, Chopin, Brahams and Stuart. Westfield only: Students 10-21 – $1 CDC COMMUNITY THEATRE Tickets are available at the door, which is at the corner of Watchung and 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford, NJ Seventh Avenues, and will run $25 to CALL US AT 973.762.0108 www.cdctheatre.org $45, and $15 for students. For more information, call (908) 561-5240, or www.mostlymusic.org visit www.plainfieldsymphony.org.

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