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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 9, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 15-115 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS WF Council Hears Project Updates; Discusses Leaf Pickup, FAR Study By LAUREN S. PASS in town to be using septic systems. Continuing on the topic of shared Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Marsh also reported that the services, Mr. Gildea told the council At Tuesday night’s Westfield Town first pass around town to pick up that he met with officials from Scotch Council conference meeting, Town leaves would be finished yesterday Plains to discuss several cost saving Engineer Ken Marsh updated the and a second round should be com- possibilities. council on the projects that were com- Mr. Gildea reported that they will pleted this year, as well as a lengthy continue to meet, but had a good discussion on leaf pick-up. Public Works Committee discussion on sharing bulky waste While most of the town’s road pav- Chairman Andrew Skibitsky pick up costs, recycling costs and tree ing projects were completed over the said that his committee will service costs. summer, Clark Street was anticipated be “looking at leaf pick-up Third Ward Councilman Mark to be finished yesterday. very aggressively” next year. Ciarrocca said that while it is “very Mr. Marsh said that the town was encouraging” to hear the town talk- able to continue working because of ing about shared services, he said the high temperatures that have con- pleted in two weeks. He said that “We really need to have concerted tinued late into the season. efforts with our budgetary con- The repaving of Dorian Road will because of the high volume of leaves, the first pass took longer than ex- straints.” He said that in the past, wait for next summer, when school is shared services have been “done on a out and the repaving of Elm Street pected. Town Administrator James Gildea catch as catch can basis.” will also wait until next year due to The council could approve a new cost problems. noted that residents who still have leaves out after the second pass can contract for recycling as early as next The town is also working on ease- week with Central Jersey for $716,400 ment agreements and environmental call the Department of Public Works Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader at (908) 789-4100 to schedule a pick- for three years. This means the town SIGN OF THE TIMES…Westfield held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony last Sunday. Hundreds filled the north permits in order to connect homes on would pay $238,800 per year, slightly side train station parking lot with one of the biggest crowds yet to see the Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Parents flocked Springfield Avenue to the town’s up. Mayor Gregory McDermott said less than they are currently paying. to take pictures of their children sitting with Santa Claus. As shown above, it was a sign of the times as many used their cell sewer lines. Those homes are the last The new contract would also mean phones to take the photos. the town needs to looks at a “more efficient way” of collecting leaves. that pickups would take place four He noted that with recent heavy rains, days a week every other week, one Seneca Place Subdivision Plans to Be Revised, leaves were a contributing factor in ward per day; unlike the current north flooding. side, south side pick-up schedule. Mr. Marsh said that the starting In other business First Ward Coun- date should be more flexible, as this cilman and Code Review and Town Planning Board Hearings to Continue in 2005 year the leaves fell earlier than ex- Property Committee Chairman Sal pected. Caruana reported to the council that By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL new ideas for the subdivision which what was is in the best interest of Planning Board Chairman Jay Third Ward Councilman and Pub- Town Planner Blaise Brancheu is still Specially Written for The Westfield Leader included re-configuring the lots and everyone, not just the developer.” Boyle stated that he didn’t have a lic Works Committee Chairman An- working on a study of Floor Area Many Seneca Place and surround- the proposed right of way. Seneca Place resident and lawyer, problem having discussions about the drew Skibitsky said that his commit- Ratios (FAR) around town. ing neighborhood residents were He stated that the applicant was Tom Walsh objected to the give and application, but that a decision re- tee will be “looking at leaf pick up Over the past year, the town has present at the December Westfield open to compromise and was inter- take idea proposed by Mr. Kraus stat- garding the application would not be very aggressively” next year. He also been analyzing the amount of livable Planning Board meeting Monday ested in a “give and take” discussion ing that if the developer had new heard until new plans are submitted. said that compliance with the new space versus the size of the properties evening, where the members were regarding the subdivision. plans to submit, then the application Testifying on behalf of the appli- federal storm water regulations could in order to look for ways to curb the discussing the proposed major subdi- Mr. Kraus stated that Mr. should be re-submitted giving inter- cant, Professional Planner Kevin be very costly for towns and that the building of “McMansions” in neigh- vision at 254 Seneca Place. Buontempo was interested in “talk- ested residents ample time to review O’Brien stated that they felt having committee will examine shared ser- borhoods where they do not aestheti- The applicant, Joseph Buontempo, ing through the application and doing the new plans. vices. cally fit. is seeking to create two new building CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 lots from an existing single lot and create a new single family home on each of the lots. He also proposes to Westfield Bd. of Ed. Hears Report build an 18-foot wide access drive with a 40-foot Right of Way to be dedicated to Westfield and includes an extension of utilities on Coleman On Freshman Transition Activities Place. By ED COONEY according to a report by WHS Stu- such as stress management. Before testimony began, Robert Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dent Assistance Counselor Maureen All the outreach programs are Kraus, attorney for the applicant, Every freshman at Westfield High Mazzarese to the Westfield Board of scheduled during the freshmen’s stated that the applicant and Engineer School (WHS) has been taking part Education this Tuesday. physical education periods so as not for the project, Edward Dec, had some in Ninth Grade Transition activities The new transition activities in to disrupt their adjustment to the aca- place at WHS this year are the brain- demic rigors of high school. child of a committee of students, par- The outreaches provide “lots of ents, and WHS staff that met in spring opportunity for personalization,” said of this year. Ms. Mazzarese. The committee’s goal, according An outreach consists of “planned to Ms. Mazzarese, was to find “what student-to-student contact, structured students need from us to make a outreach activities, and identification smooth transition from middle school of ninth graders in need of further to high school.” assistance,” according to the report. Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader The group agreed that there were As part of the project, Ms. SEASON’S GREETINGS…The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) Mazzarese conducted an anonymous had a packed holiday party December 1 at the Northside Trattoria in Westfield. opportunities to improve the transi- Pictured, left to right, are: Aretha Slade, WACC Director Allison O’Hara, tion activities at WHS, and suggested poll asking ninth grade students what WACC Chairman Richard Fromkin and Denise Morrell. improvements in the areas of com- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 munication, personalization, and stu- dent-to-student contact, specifically with upperclassmen. Freeholders Ban Lead Shots As a result of the group’s recom- mendations, Ms. Mazzarese, along with the rest of the WHS Guidance Department staff expanded on a stu- At Lenape Park Skeet Range dent-led orientation program that be- gan on a limited basis in the 2003- By DAVID GIALANELLA keley Heights. In other business the freeholder 2004 school year. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Also bidding farewell to the board board introduced a proposal for ban- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leaader For this year, 108 upperclassmen, New appointments and farewells was clerk Sharda Badri. Individual ning lead shot at the Lenape Park ON THE JOB...The Westfield Fire Department responded to a house fire at 470 both boys and girls, were assigned to were the focus at last Thursday’s members of the board thanked her for Trap and Skeet Range. The board Edgewood Avenue on Friday morning. The fire orignated from the electrical groups of freshmen in teams of three. meeting of the Union County Board her service. Nicole Tedeschi, former also approved several construction system and started on the second floor of the home. The fire extended to the attic The upperclassmen, called “Tran- of Chosen Freeholders. Director of Intergovernmental Rela- and legal service contracts. before fire fighters could bring it under control. sition Leaders,” went on a two-day Angela Devanney, Administrator tions for Union County, was appointed After meeting in executive session, retreat in order to be trained in “facili- of the Union County Open Space, as the new Clerk of the Board. an ordinance that would ban lead tation skills, mentoring skills, and Recreation and Historic Preservation United States Army Private First ammunition at the Lenape Park Trap Westfield Firefighters Battle practice outreaches,” according to the Trust Fund, will be leaving county. Class Stephen Benish of Clark was and Skeet Range was one of the first report. Board members congratulated Mrs. honored by the board. Private Benish orders of business for the board. Since the beginning of the school Devanney for her years of service to was recently killed in action while Ralph Lossman, representing the Edgewood Ave. Home Fire year, the freshmen and upperclass- the county. serving in Iraq. The board extended patrons of Lenape Park, raised some men have been meeting for outreach Mrs. Devanney, who is also wife to its condolences to the Benish family. concerns that the group has with the By BENJAMIN B. CORBIN Plains on mutual aid for a struc- County Manager George Devanney, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ture fire of a single-family dwell- programs designed to target typical Freeholder Lewis Mingo congratu- ordinance. He submitted a proposal On Friday, December 3, at 6:19 problems high school freshman con- will serve as the new Business Ad- lated Scotch Plains resident Sara on the group’s behalf. ing located at 2518 Johns Street. ministrator for the township of Ber- a.m. the Westfield Fire Depart- The Westfield Fire Department as- front when leaving middle school, McArdle for achieving a perfect score “Quite frankly, it’s going to reduce ment responded to a structure fire sisted the Scotch Plains Fire De- of 1600 on the Scholastic Aptitude the patronage,” said Mr. Lossman. at 470 Edgewood Avenue. The fire partment in extinguishing the fire. Test (SAT). Sara is a senior at Union He explained that banning lead shot started on the second floor and The fire caused considerable County Magnet High School. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 extended into the attic. damage to the second floor. No The fire caused extensive struc- firefighter injuries were reported. tural damage to the attic area. Westfield also responded for Westfield Residents Invited Cranford was called in for mutual mutual aid in Cranford on Sun- aid for a fast team, then they re- day, December 5. Cranford needed sponded to another call on coverage as a result of a funeral To Special Rec. Dept. Meetings Edgewood Avenue. for a Cranford volunteer WESTFIELD — The Westfield Rahway Avenue. The fire was brought under con- firefighter who was killed while Recreation Department will be hold- From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., renovation trol in approximately 30 minutes. serving in Iraq. ing meetings on Monday, December and repair of the lighted tennis courts Two Firefighters where treated for Cranford volunteer firefighter 13 seeking input from the public on in Tamaques Park on Lamberts Mill minor lacerations at the scene. and Private First Class of the two construction projects. Citizens Road will be discussed. Deputy Chief Kelly told The United States Army Stephen are invited to participate in these The meetings will provide a forum Westfield Leader, “The origin or Benish lost his life from insur- meetings to be held at the Westfield for interested citizens and users to the fire was determined to be elec- gent gunfire while on foot patrol Town Hall Community Room at 425 express their wishes and concerns in trical in nature.” in Iraq. Pfc. Benish joined the East Broad Street. The entrance to the regards to these projects and to assist On Saturday, December 4, army after 9/11 to serve and pro- room faces East Broad Street. in formulating design plans. John Westfield was called into Scotch tect the United States. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Belle of Kinsey Associates, the engi- Houlihan Field project will be dis- neering company for both projects, PAGE INDEX cussed. It involves the addition of will be in attendance. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 20 Real Estate .... 14-17 Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader lights and installation of artificial turf. For more information, please call Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 10-11 Classifieds...... 19 SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN…Fun is quite the norm as Santa Claus Houlihan Field is located at the cor- Delores MacKay or Bruce Kaufmann Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 13-17 A&E ...... 21-23 comes to Westfield last Sunday night. ner of Lamberts Mill Road and at the recreation office (908) 789-4080. Page 10 Thursday, December 9, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication WF Council Discusses Leaf Pick-Up and FAR Study

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Eight hundred homes were sur- venient than meters. veyed in the Third Ward and a sam- Resident Cynthia Foulke com- pling has been taken of about 200 plained to the council about the lack homes in the same zones around town. of stop signs at T intersections on the Mr. Brancheu would like to spend north side of town. She asked that the more time and get more detail on the council talk to the county and get 200 home sampling before making a permission to erect stop signs at sev- comparison. eral intersections. Councilman Caruana said, “Keep Westfield Area Chamber of Com- in mind, we don’t want to go to a merce President Richard Fromkin asked standard that leaves more than 25 that the council reconsider bagging percent of existing homes out of com- meters during the holiday season, or Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leaader pliance.” that the meter people at least be more GLOWING...The Christmas Tree on North Avenue in Westfield was lit on Mr. Gildea told the council that the lenient. He told the council that during Sunday evening following Santa’s arrival. Westfield Recreation Department re- a radio show on New Jersey 101.5 last ceived $55,000 in grants from Union week, Westfield was described as “un- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader FROM WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS County. He said that $50,000 will go friendly” because of meter regulations RECOGNITION OF SERVICE…Sergeant Harold Carmen, left, of Plainfield was to the construction of a turf field at and frequent ticketing. the featured speaker at an affair held by Assemblyman Jon Bramnick last Sunday at Houhlihan Field on Lambertsmill The council then went into closed Echo Lake Country club. Sgt. Carmen spoke about his time in Iraq. During the event Pledges Made to Support Road and $5,000 will go to girls’ session to discuss litigation involving Sgt. Carmen received a resolution from Asm. Bramnick for his duties in Iraq. softball equipment. the state versus Steve Freedman and During public comment, resident the state versus Norma Yuro. Both Kehler’s New Track, Field Allen Solomon told the council that individuals are town employees at WESTFIELD – Several financial acknowledged on a special plaque in the parking pay stations are less con- the building department. WF School Bd. Hears Report pledges have been made by local the new fieldhouse at Kehler Sta- The council will hold their last athletic organizations to show sup- dium. Patrick McMahon meeting of 2004 on Tuesday, Decem- On Transition Activities port of the proposed new generation “Contributions are welcomed from ber 14, at 8 p.m. at Town Hall. synthetic turf field and new track at groups or individuals,” said Westfield Named to Honor List The annual organizational meeting CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Kehler Stadium. Boosters President John Bennett. “This WESTFIELD – Patrick McMahon will be held on Tuesday, January 4, they already know about WHS, what In another survey, Ms. Mazzarese To date, the Westfield Soccer Asso- is a worthwhile project that will benefit of Westfield was named to the Dean’s 2005 at 7 p.m. at town hall, at which excites them most about starting high asked the ninth graders about extra- ciation has pledged $50,000, Westfield our athletes, as well as optimize the Honor List at Louisiana Tech Univer- time committee and board appoint- school, and what concerns they might curricular involvement. Of the entire Lacrosse Club has pledged $50,000, utilization of this community asset.” sity in Ruston, La. for the fall quarter. ments will be made. have. ninth grade class, almost half (48 Friends of Girls Lacrosse will contrib- Pledge forms are available at the In response to the question about percent) participated in fall sports, ute approximately $30,000, Westfield bond referendum site on what the ninth graders know about and 66 percent planned on joining a Boosters and PAL have pledged www.westfieldnj.com and at the Of- WHS, 36 percent were impressed with winter or spring sport. $25,000 each, and Friends of the fice of School/Community Relations Freeholders Ban Lead Shots the size of the school, 15 percent said Additionally, 54 percent of students Westfield Track will donate $10,000. in the Board of Education Adminis- they already knew their way around, polled had participated in one of the In addition, Holy Trinity tration Building, located at 302 Elm 13 percent said they already know many clubs at WHS. Interparochial School and the Street in Westfield. At Lenape Park Skeet Range most of the school rules and 11 per- Ms. Mazzarese also polled the stu- Westfield Flyers are raising funds for To ensure funding for the $1.3 mil- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cent said they know everyone at WHS dents on their interaction with the the field and track project. lion project, the school board will would in effect ban several guns that A resolution contracting the law is nice. guidance department. Of those polled, “This financial support will offset hold a referendum vote on Tuesday, cannot take steel shot, the alternative firm Garrubbo, Romankow & A further 9 percent responded by 94 percent of students had already the cost of this initiative and will December 14, from 2 to 9 p.m. Poll- type of ammunition. He suggested Capece, PC of Westfield was saying that “WHS is a really good met with their guidance counselor, 93 translate into savings for the commu- ing places are the same as for the looking to a lead recycling company amended to provide for an extra school”, 8 percent responded that they percent of students know where to go nity at large,” said Superintendent of general elections in November. that “could be profitable to the county, $85,000. The firm does legal work know some people do drugs, and 4 for help if they have a problem, and School Dr. William Foley. “Financing the Kehler Stadium track shooters, the EPA and the environ- for the board. percent responded that the science 95 percent know how to get help from Interested members of the commu- and field is best accomplished through ment.” The board contracted Rabbi Levi wing is new and that high school teachers, counselors, and administra- nity who support the track/turf project a bond so that the cost is amortized over Mr. Lossman asked that the board, Block of Westfield to provide reli- students have more freedom than their tors. have formed F.I.T.T. (Friends in Turf a 10-year period,” said Dr. Foley. “The if it must approve the ordinance, in- gious services and counseling to middle school counterparts. The board also received the results and Track) and have arranged for the tax impact accounts for less than 1 stitute the ban on lead ammunition Jewish inmates at the Union County When asked what excites them most of its yearly audit this week. This Westfield Boosters, a 501c3 organiza- percent per $100 of assessed (not mar- over a gradual period of time, instead Jail throughout 2005. Catholic and about starting high school, 36 percent audit covered the financial activities tion, to monitor the contributions. ket) value, translating to $18 per year of all at once. Protestant reverends and an Islamic were excited about having more free- of the school district over the 2003- Any gift of $100 or more will be for the average home in Westfield.” The ordinance is up for final adop- representative were contracted as dom, 34 percent were excited about 2004 school year. The district was tion on Thursday, December 16. well. These contracts come at no meeting new people, and 9 percent found to be in full compliance with In other local developments, the cost to Union County and its tax- were looking forward to participat- state and federal regulations regard- board authorized a change order to payers. ing on WHS sports teams. ing accounting practices, and auditor the contract with Weldon Materials, The most striking statistic came Bob Morrison found that the “checks t/a Weldon Asphalt of Westfield. The WESTFIELD out of the responses from the ques- and balances are appropriate for a change allots an additional $98,000 tion about concerns the ninth graders district of this size.” in road materials used for roadwork POLICE BLOTTER have upon entering high school. On Tuesday, December 14, a small in the county. A full 68 percent of students polled group of board members will meet The board approved a resolution to SATURDAY, MARCH 8 responded that “grades, work, and with state legislators regarding the enter into a contract with M&M Con- Subsequent to being stopped for a motor homework” were their immediate possible repealing of recently passed struction Company of Union Town- vehicle violation, Carlos Calle of Eliza- concern, followed by getting lost, state legislation putting restraints on ship in the amount of $177,161 for beth was arrested for driving while in- dealing with the size of the school, the budgetary process for the 2005- further work at the county’s new po- toxicated. He was released to a respon- upperclassmen, and cafeteria food. 2006 school budget and beyond. lice headquarters and forensic lab on sible party. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 North Avenue in Westfield. Daniel Witoslawski of Clark was ar- The board also awarded a contract rested following a traffic stop for posses- in the amount of $171,020 to Voice sion of suspected marijuana. Witoslawski Seneca Place Subdivision PLEDGING SUPPORT…Representatives from youth athletic leagues in Westfield Print International Inc. of California was also arrested for an outstanding war- signed pledges of financial support for the proposed new track and synthetic turf to provide a logging recording sys- rant from the Union County Sheriff. No field at Kehler Stadium. To date, $190,000 has been pledged. Key supporters, tem for the county police facility. bail was given. Plans Will Be Revised pictured, left to right, include, seated: Barry Knapp of the Westfield Soccer Association, Richard Werner of the Westfield Lacrosse Club (boys); John Bennett CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of the Westfield Boosters; and Doug MacNeil of the Friends of Westfield Track. two houses built on the existing over- the neighborhood especially in terms Not pictured is a representative from the PAL. On hand to show appreciation for sized lot would be more consistent of height, the safety of emergency the pledges was, pictured, left to right, standing: Westfield Board of Education with the neighborhood rather that access on the proposed Right of Way Facilities Chairwoman Alice Hunnicutt, Superintendent of Schools Dr. William building a very large home that would and constructing sidewalks. Foley, and School Board President Anne Riegel. be much bigger than the existing He stated that because of the work homes in the neighborhood. This he of putting together a new plan and concluded would make the two new notification he was not sure if the houses “look like the rest of the street.” case would be on the January agenda Planning board member Robert or would not be heard again until later Newell asked Mr. O’Brien to address in the new year. He said that it was up the issue of oversized lots in the to the applicant. applicant’s plan. He asked Mr. In other business, the planning O’Brien to consider if he thought the board held a special meeting last goal of Westfield’s Master Plan was Thursday evening regarding an ap- to minimize lot sizes for conformity. plication at 227 Elizabeth Avenue to Mr. O’Brien stated that various remove an existing house on the prop- zones are developed in each town to erty and create two new building lots segregate uses and sizes. He further from the single lot. noted that like sized lots were usu- The applicant, Jo Ann Constantino,

Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ally put together with other like decided to withdraw her application HOLIDAY SINGERS…The Escape barbershop quartet harmonizes holiday sized houses and that an oversized after members of the board discussed songs in Westfield last Saturday in The Westfield Leader newspaper office. The house would be allowable, but their opinions that the application group will be entertaining shoppers in downtown Westfield throughout the would not conform with the rest of was “shoe-horning.” Shoe horning is Christmas season. Pictured, left to right, are: Georgette Chrystal of Scotch Plains, the neighborhood. a practice when a home, or homes, Janell Paviolitis of Green Brook, Susan Schuman of Fanwood and Michelle Metallo of Hillsborough. Dave Corbin and Paul Peyton look on. Mr. Newell also stated that he got a are built on an undersized lot. sense that the neighbors were more The application included requests interested in having one bigger house for relief of eight variances including Back To Nature’s Holiday Specials in the neighborhood, rather that two minimum lot depth, minimum lot smaller ones and wanted to hear com- width, minimum lot frontage, mini- A Real ments from the many neighbors who mum front yard depth, minimum front Health Food Grocery attended the meeting. yard width, minimum lot area, mini- Mr. Boyle asked if the public por- mum front yard area and minimum tion could be heard at the January lot frontage. meeting after the developer had sub- In other business, Mr. Boyle noted Bulk Food Specials mitted their new plans, however that Monday was the last meeting of neighbor Tom Walsh did state, “I the board for 2004. He stated that he Large Almonds - $4.69 lb. would like to look at one large home wanted to thank all of the members of rather than two, when none should be the planning board for their time put Mamouth Pecan Halves - $5.95 lb. there at all.” into serving on the board and for their Mr. Boyle concluded that he felt commitment and volunteerism. things for the developer to work on in The re-organizational meeting will Dried Fruit Specials their revised plan should include: scal- be held in January after the council Cranberries - $3.99 lb. ing down the houses to conform to makes new board appointments. Cherries - $7.99 lb. Papaya, Pineapple & Mango - $2.95 lb. Colossal Pistachios - $3.69 lb. (Salted or No Salt) Imported Spices Cinnamon from Indonesia Whole Cloves from Sri Lanka Spanish Paprika Black or White Pepper from India Whole Lavender Flowers - France Chamomile Flowers - Egypt Nettle Leaf - Bulgaria

Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leaader 13 Walnut Avenue, Cranford A FESTIVE DAY…Scotch Plains held its annual Christmas tree lighting cer- emony on Sunday where they had many events for the kids and families. One of 908-276-4270 the attractions was a mule and sleigh ride. Santa and Mrs. Claus were also in attendance to hear all the youngsters’ Christmas wishes. Remember PEARL HARBOR December 7, 1941 THE

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, December 9, 2004 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 04-47 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] YMCA Representatives Unable To Answer Residents’ Questions

By FRED ROSSI questioned YMCA representatives, leading Board Chairman James Specially Written for The Times with the focus being on whether ad- Fawcett to express his “frustration at Hearings on the Fanwood-Scotch equate buffering was being planned questions being unable to be answered Plains YMCA’s plans for a facilities for the expanded parking lot and by the limited number of witnesses.” and parking lot expansion will extend whether the larger parking area would Several expert witnesses who had into next year so that residents will adversely affect a wetlands area to earlier testified on behalf of the YMCA have a further opportunity to ask ques- the north of the YMCA property. were absent from last week’s hearing, tions about buffering plans, wetlands There were also concerns about the making it difficult for questions about issues and the potential impact of the number of trees set to be removed traffic impact and certain design as- expansion on local vehicular traffic. along the border between the YMCA pects to be answered satisfactorily. Last Thursday, the Scotch Plains property and the properties that face Responding to several questions Zoning Board of Adjustment held its Brandywine Court. about the impact of the expanded third hearing on the YMCA’s applica- A number of questions posed by parking lot on the adjacent wetlands tion to expand its parking lot capacity residents from Peach Court, area, Board Engineer Thomas Quinn from 125 parking spaces to about 280. Brandywine Court and Fenimore said the new lot would not encroach The expansion is part of a multi- Drive were unable to be answered by on the wetlands or the 50-foot buffer phase project, which will also include those YMCA representatives who zone around the wetlands’ perimeter, construction of a second floor on the were present at last week’s meeting, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 section of the building nearest Martine Avenue and the construction of an addition to the rear existing building to house a gymnasium and gymnastics Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times facility is completed in several years. A FESTIVE DAY…Scotch Plains held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday where they had many events Several homeowners living adja- for the kids and families. One of the attractions was a mule and sleigh ride. Santa and Mrs. Claus were also in attendance cent to the Martine Avenue facility to hear all the youngsters’ Christmas wishes. Cooper Road Area Residents Unite Against Development; Rally Slated on December 18 By FRED ROSSI Cooper Road. They are opposed to an to be heard by the Scotch Plains Zon- “It’s greed,” said Don Cardiff, an- Specially Written for The Times application by Mark Lustbader of ing Board of Adjustment. After sev- other Wellington Downs resident who A group of residents from Scotch West Orange, who wants to build a eral dozen residents turned out and is a member of the group. He said Plains is banding together to fight a home on a portion of non-township- requested that the hearing be post- residents were notified of the pro- developer who wants to build a house owned land on the island, a diamond- poned so they could have more time posed development “out of the blue.” on the island of property in the middle shaped parcel situated on Cooper to prepare a presentation opposing Local regulations require that, in of Cooper Road. Road between Heather Lane and the application, the board agreed to variance applications such as the Benjamin B. Corbin for The Times The group, which dubs itself “Save Wellington Downs. put off the hearing until its January 6, Cooper Road development, MERRY CHRISTMAS…Santa Claus visited Fanwood on Sunday to hear all the The Island,” consists of more than 75 Last month, Mr. Lustbader’s appli- 2005 meeting. homeowners living within 200-feet Christmas wishes of the children in Fanwood. The picture above shows a Fanwood families living on or in the vicinity of cation for a variance was scheduled The property, which is slightly less CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 child delivering his Christmas wish to Santa, as George Weiss of TV 35 films the event. than an acre in size, is on the western, or Edison, side of the island and is situated on high, wooded ground. FW to Commit $26,000 AT&T currently owns that half of Public Hearing Date Scheduled the property while Scotch Plains owns the other half of the island. To LaGrande Upgrade Next week, the Township Council will introduce an ordinance designat- In FW for Master Plan Revisions By DAVID GIALANELLA that the property is not officially listed Specially Written for The Times ing its half of the island as a conserva- By DEBORAH MADISON be added as the house already has an with a provision that this special ex- as “vacated,” and that therefore can- tion zone, thus putting it off-limits to Specially Written for The Times extra bedroom, Mrs. Rosen explained. ception would be reverted back to a At the agenda meeting Tuesday not be sold. He also explained that night, the Fanwood Borough Council development of any kind. A concept hearing to add a second Attorney for the board, Robert Mega single family home after the need such property is normally divided Bob Jeney, a Wellington Downs kitchen to a single-family home was told Mrs. Rosen that there was no ceased to exist, such as when her discussed several items including new evenly between property owners with postal service delivery regulations, a resident who is the spokesman for the heard by the Fanwood Planning and provision for a mother-daughter type mother moved out. adjacent lots. group, told The Scotch Plains- Zoning Board of Adjustments during of house in New Jersey and that if she Board Chairman Gregory developers’ request to purchase bor- Mayor Mahr asked that a letter be ough property, increases in solid waste Fanwood Times there were several their monthly agenda meeting on wanted permission to add a second Cummings and other board members drafted expressing the council’s in- concerns about the development, in- Monday night. kitchen, this would technically be turn- agreed that they would be more in- disposal fees, renovations to ability to fulfill the request. LaGrande Park and delays in the com- cluding traffic safety issues that would North Avenue resident Jean Rosen ing a single-family home into a two clined to permit this temporary use as The council discussed a 55 percent arise on Cooper Road if a home were told the board that she wished to add a family, which would require separate long as there was a deed restriction munication tower construction. The increase in solid waste disposal tip- council also heard a presentation on built on the island and concerns about second kitchen in the garage to create utilities and a separate entrance. enforcing the reversion. This would ping fees. Neighboring Clark Town- excessive water run-off from the de- a separate living space for her elderly Board members, however, said that insure that there would be no tempta- the county’s new GIS (Geographic ship and Kenilworth Borough are veloped property. mother. Only another kitchen would such an addition could be approved CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Information Systems). complaining to the State of New Jer- The council agreed to send a letter sey over the issue, and asked for of appeal to the district director of the Fanwood’s support. U.S. Postal Service requesting that Under new business, the council Freeholders Ban Lead Shots at Lenape Park Fanwood be exempt from new regu- discussed three resolutions regarding lations limiting mailboxes to be only budgets. Several council members central units on new developments. pointed out that reduced spending, Councilwoman Donna Dolce made especially on legal counsel, had left Skeet Range; New Board Appointments Made the suggestion for the letter and Mayor the borough with some extra money. By DAVID GIALANELLA Angela Devanney, Administrator of Mrs. Devanney, who is also wife to lated Scotch Plains resident Sara Collen Mahr, along with the rest of The council spoke favorably about Specially Written for The Times the council, agreed. granting $26,000 for renovations to the Union County Open Space, Recre- County Manager George Devanney, will McArdle for achieving a perfect score Borough Attorney Dennis Estis dis- New appointments and farewells ation and Historic Preservation Trust serve as the new Business Administrator of 1600 on the Scholastic Aptitude LaGrande Park. were the focus at last Thursday’s cussed his dealings with the U. S. It was mentioned that the borough Fund, will be leaving. Board members for the township of Berkeley Heights. Test (SAT). Sara is a senior at Union Postal Service. At previous meetings, meeting of the Union County Board congratulated Mrs. Devanney for her Also bidding farewell to the board County Magnet High School. communication tower would not be of Chosen Freeholders. the council noted that the postal ser- completed by Wednesday, December years of service to the county. was clerk Sharda Badri. Individual The freeholder board introduced a vice would be requiring that all new 15, as scheduled. It is estimated that it members of the board thanked her for proposal for banning lead shot at the developments in Fanwood have cen- would be finished by the first of the her service. Nicole Tedeschi, former Lenape Park Trap and Skeet Range. tralized mailboxes so that mail need year. The contract must be amended SP Council Begins Director of Intergovernmental Rela- The board also approved several con- not be delivered to every door. to allow for the delay. tions for Union County, was appointed struction and legal service contracts. The postal service had said that The council will vote on the pro- as the new Clerk of the Board. After meeting in executive session, “fill-in” deliveries would be an ex- posed resolutions for LaGrande Park U.S. Army Private First Class an ordinance that would ban lead ception to this regulation. The coun- and the communication tower at next Eying 2005 Expenses Stephen Benish of Clark was hon- ammunition at the Lenape Park Trap cil was unclear as to what the term Tuesday’s public meeting. ored by the board. Private Benish was and Skeet Range was one of the first “fill-in” deliveries meant and decided At the beginning of the meeting, By FRED ROSSI will look like, Mayor Martin Marks, recently killed in action while serv- orders of business for the board. to send the letter of appeal. Specially Written for The Times perhaps with an eye towards next ing in Iraq. The board extended its Ralph Lossman, representing the the council listened to a presentation Although it won’t formally receive In other news, the council discussed on Union County’s new GIS capa- year’s spending and tax levels, noted condolences to the Benish family. patrons of Lenape Park, raised some a request by a resident to purchase municipal spending recommenda- that many public employees, such as Freeholder Lewis Mingo congratu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 bilities by Matt Mathan, Chief of the tions for 2005 for another six weeks, borough property on Beverly Avenue. Bureau of GIS. police and teachers, do not contribute Borough Attorney Estis explained CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 next year’s township budget was cer- toward the cost of their ever-increas- tainly on the minds of the Scotch ing health insurance premiums. Plains Township Council. At its con- “People need to be more aware of ference meeting on Tuesday evening this,” he said. He said this situation several costly and, in some cases, was “putting a boot on taxpayers’ vexing expenditures were discussed. necks,” adding that the biggest in- The health insurance program for crease in local property taxes is “di- township employees will be renewed rectly attributable to benefits for em- with its current insurance carrier for ployees.” one year rather than two because a On another matter, the township one-year renewal will result in less of will renew its animal control contract a cost increase in 2005, about 15 with Associated Humane Societies of percent, than renewing for two years, Newark for another year at about according to Township Manager Tho- $35,000 while an effort is made to see mas Atkins. whether some type of alternative is He told the council that it was pos- available. There are few organiza- sible that, after 2005, more cost-ef- tions available to perform animal con- fective options for health insurance trol services and the Union County coverage will be available to the town- government, while talking informally ship. about a county-sponsored effort, has Although it’s not known at this not seriously pursued the idea. time what the 2005 township budget “There are no options,” said Mr. Cheri Rogowsky for The Times will be or what the property tax rate CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 RECOGNITION…Joseph McCort and Carol Parks Clancy along with SMAC (Student Movement Against Cancer) receive Scotch Plains Volunteers of the Year Fred Rossi for The Times PAGE INDEX awards during the Mayor’s Charity Gala last Saturday at Snuffy’s Pantagis. TALKING TOYS…Scotch Plains children were busy asking Santa for Christmas Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 20 Real Estate .... 14-17 Proceeds of the charity this year will go to the Municipal Alliance Committee and toys at Sunday’s tree lighting celebration. Santa has also written a letter to the Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 10-11 Classifieds...... 19 Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. McCort, Mayor newspaper which can be found on Page 4. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 13-17 A&E ...... 21-23 Martin Marks and Mrs. Clancy. Page 12 Thursday, December 9, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholders Ban Lead Shots SP Council First Marking Period Honor Rolls Posted CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Atkins at Tuesday’s meeting. “It would At Park Middle School in Scotch Plains At Lenape Park Skeet Range be far better if they (animal control CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 providers) were closer to us or if the county did it.” SCOTCH PLAINS – The Distin- Priyanka Kamath Damian Tardi Kelly Clark Ji Oh concerns that the group has with the The board approved a resolution guished Honor Roll and Regular ordinance. He submitted a proposal to enter into a contract with M&M Mayor Marks said it might be worth- Molly Kildow James Tsipas Zaria Combs Veronica Painter on the group’s behalf. Construction Company of Union while to speak with other towns in the Honor Roll for the First Marking Pe- Richard Krema Alexa Uvino Charles Cummings, 4th Jacob Palumbo “Quite frankly, it’s going to re- Township in the amount of $177,161 area, including both Union County and riod of the 2004-2005 academic year Sarah Lazarus Demetria Vanderveer Michael Del Sordi Alfredo Luis Pawid duce the patronage,” said Mr. for further work at the county’s new Middlesex County communities, to “see at Park Middle School in Scotch Plains Kathleen Leeper Kelly Yutz Brian Dempsey Rachel Petersen Lossman. He explained that banning police headquarters and forensic lab if we can do some type of joint ven- has been reported. Anna Leistikow Sharon Yutz Jack Diaz Rachel Pincus lead shot would in effect ban several on North Avenue in Westfield. ture.” To qualify for the Distinguished Matthew Zawodniak Adam DiBattista Cory Rickmers guns that cannot take steel shot, the The board also awarded a contract He asked Mr. Atkins to find out how Honor Roll, students must obtain an Marisa Dolan Traci Rigano these neighboring towns perform ani- “A” in all subjects. Regular Honor REGULAR HONOR ROLL alternative type of ammunition. He in the amount of $171,020 to Voice GRADE 6 – 41 STUDENTS Tara Dorilus Lara Rosato suggested looking to a lead recy- Print International Inc. of California mal control. Roll distinction is obtained by stu- Stephanie Baliko Leigh Kwasny Marina Dugan Julia Ross cling company that “could be profit- to provide a logging recording sys- In other business, the bid schedule dents who receive “A” s and “B” s in Brian Dunn Maria Seidel Remy Bernardo Michael Leist able to the county, shooters, the EPA tem for the county police facility. for construction of the new communi- all major subjects such as mathemat- Robert Evans Richard Shevlin and the environment.” A resolution contracting the law cations tower at the south side firehouse ics, science, social studies, language Rachel Blom Nivedita Malik Rebecca Brand Marguerite Murad Jawan Gaines Theres Sigona Mr. Lossman asked that the board, firm Garrubbo, Romankow & has been extended for two weeks, to arts and reading, with no grade lower Katrina Gans Jeffrey Sirdashney Friday, December 17. Mr. Atkins said Alessandri Bubnov Richard Murray if it must approve the ordinance, in- Capece, PC of Westfield was than “C” in other subjects. Jennifer Geoghegan Christopher Smith stitute the ban on lead ammunition amended to provide for an extra an addendum was added to the bid Sarah Canfield Nicole Ostrowski documents after potential bidders raised DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Timothy Carroll Renata Pacaja Matthew Glassett Gerard Smithwrick over a gradual period of time, in- $85,000. The firm does legal work Matthew Greaney Thomas Strowe stead of all at once. for the board. several legitimate questions that were GRADE 6 – 75 STUDENTS Sophie Chou Jason Pearl The ordinance is up for final adop- The board contracted Rabbi Levi not adequately addressed in the origi- Susan Akyuz Daniel Lesce Peter Citera Kerry Pierce Lauren Harnett Ashante Taylor-Cox tion on Thursday, December 16. Block of Westfield to provide reli- nal package of information, including Nikolai Alexander-Himlan Alexa Levy Aditya Dahiya Allison Prestridge Madeline Holt Adam Terry Maxim Kachalov Edwin Yip In other local developments, the gious services and counseling to Jew- soil analysis, some clarifications of Bria Barnes Taryn Luby Joseph D’Auria Morgan Puleo board authorized a change order to ish inmates at the Union County Jail plans and drawing and information on Lauren Berk Yevgenjy Mayorenko Alexander Davis Shannon Reimers Joseph Kaiser Anthony Zukofsky the contract with Weldon Materials, throughout 2005. Catholic and Prot- how regular communications will func- Kyle Berwick Jillian Mazza Michael Demmel Lauren Rosenthal DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL t/a Weldon Asphalt of Westfield. The estant reverends and an Islamic rep- tion in the transition phase between the Jerry Bi David Mullen Vangelis Dimopoulos Stephen Scannell GRADE 8 – 31 STUDENTS change allots an additional $98,000 resentative were contracted as well. razing of the old tower and construc- Anthony Bianco Christine Murphy Robert Frazee Courtney Smeltzer Kristyn Berger Jordan Metsky in road materials used for roadwork These contracts come at no cost to tion of the new tower. Meghan Bruckman Folaranmi Ogunfemi Adriana Gerritsen Aleksandra Szczuka Kristin Betau Lester Nare in the county. Union County and its taxpayers. He told the council that it would Gregory Budis Daniel Palumbo likely take several weeks to review the Melissa Goldberg Justin Terry Caitlin Campbell Anne O’Halloran Joseph Bujnowksi Jennifer Palumbo Noorene Helm Devra Traiman Elizabeth Chen Andrew Pansulla bids after the December 17 deadline. Ryan Burger Lindsay Payne FANWOOD Next week, the council will intro- Daniel Herczak Andrew Van Haasteren Gillian Clark Petros Petridis duce an ordinance re-zoning a portion Toni-Ann Capece David Pinkowski Lauren Hirschhorn Kimberly Wenson Michelle Conway Kathryn Powell POLICE BLOTTER of township-owned property on the is- Robert Cerchio Adam Redfield Allison Zimmermann Rebecca Dorilus Matthew Ritsko Rachel Chan Brandon Reeder land on Cooper Road as a “C-Conser- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Michael Ferrara Philip Rosenkrantz Elizabeth Churaman Alissa Ricci THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 vation” zone, thus putting it off-limits GRADE 7 – 65 STUDENTS Emily Ann Katz Christine Ruggieri Edmund Coxe Abraham Rivera Chang Zheng of Fanwood was arrested A home on Roosevelt Avenue was to development of any kind. Brie Adamczyk Gregory Kashmer Allison Killeen Derek Sands burglarized. Anthony DiFabio Stephanie Robak Courtney Kolb Jessica Slegowski for a contempt of court violation. The zone designation, which was cre- Kimberley Agbo Lauren Katz Clarence Herbert of Plainfield was ar- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 D’Andra Drewitt Nereida Rodriguez ated four years ago, has resulted in several Stephanie Bauman Emma Kelly Karthik Krishna Kumar Christian Speck rested on an active warrant out of South David Markussen of Whitehouse Raeneice Eleby Carl Rosen township-owned properties being re-des- Elle Bernardo Matthew Kersey Roger Liu Sara Stanton Plainfield. was arrested and charged with elud- ignated, most recently a parcel of land on Marc Henry Estriplet, 2nd Brahian Sanchez Valerie Luby Blake Vanbuskirk Micaela Jo Bernardo Kenneth Lee Walter Walker of Scotch Plains was ing police after fleeing his vehicle Crestwood Avenue earlier this year. Angelica Ewaska Shanice Saunders Celeste Bilkerdyk Conor Lockier Kayla McAlindin Brittney Veeck arrested on a warrant out of the Union during a motor vehicle stop. The property is a triangular-shaped Kimberly Feredico Kevin Schmidt County Sheriff’s Office after a motor Christina Bobyack Brianna Mahoney Eric Williams Monique Singleton of Plainfield piece of land situated in the center of Rosie Fernandez David Sherman vehicle stop. Erin Brown Kyle Mahoney REGULAR HONOR ROLL was arrested for outstanding warrants Cooper Road between Heather Lane and Morgan Foxton Rachel Siegel Albert Isaac of Newark was arrested on Laura Bruce Vidhan Malik GRADE 8 – 78 STUDENTS after a motor vehicle stop. Wellington Downs. The other half of the Ruth Mery Gonzalez Bryce Smith three outstanding warrants following a Lauren Buckley David Mandala Alison Acevedo Jonathan Kosenick THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 island is owned by AT&T and is currently Brandon Grayson Oleg Solovyev motor vehicle accident. Santino Butler Melissa McKenna Whitney Adams Thomas Leong WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Troy Pittman, 57, of Plainfield was the subject of an application by a devel- Camille Handy Salvatore Spadaro Micael Canicosa Adam Monzella Kerilyn Bartley Rebecca Lipke Male Roberts of Plainfield was arrested arrested for driving while intoxicated. oper who wants to build a home there. Amanda Hanna Shane Squier Joanna Carroll Alexandria Nychay Christopher Bauer Sean Lockier for shoplifting from a South Avenue gro- * * * * * * * Councilwoman Paulette Coronato, Asha Harris Allison Staniec Mariannna Caruso-Gilbert Tyler Palkoski Christian Berk Jenna McGarry cery store. The Fanwood Police Department asks summarizing a recent meeting of a shared John Howarth Sarah-Elis Stein services subcommittee on public works, Christopher Cerchio Benjamin Parisi Stephanie Bistis Matthew McQuoid SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 that anyone who has seen suspicious ac- Evan Hubbard Elizabeth Stranzenbach Jennifer Ortman, 22, of Springfield tivity on Roosevelt or Princeton Avenues said a new, inexpensive structure to ad- Jacqueline Close Hyun-Jin Park Ryan Brown Liana Messina was arrested on an outstanding warrant to please call Detective Richard or Detec- equately house some of the new land- Hayley Cornwell Alexandria Pearl Michael Bumiller Daniel Michalak after a motor vehicle stop. tive Eugene Chin at the Fanwood Police scaping equipment purchased in recent Jennifer Cua Ananth Rao Michael Buro Kaitlyn Mills FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Department at (908) 322-5000. Residents years was being considered by Scotch YMCA Meghan Cunningham Brittany Reilly Terry Bustos Nicole Mineo Two homes were burglarized on are encouraged to secure their homes Plains, Fanwood and the board of edu- Nicole Danik Anne Rubin Michelle Carroll Saxony Nielsen CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Princeton Avenue. before leaving. cation. She said there is space next to the Matthew D’Apuzzo Stephen Ruggieri Donald Cejovic Darwin Nitro Public Works building on Plainfield although some of the grading and plantings around the new lot would Meredith Davis Danielle Schweizer Elaine Chan Erin O’Brien Avenue for a pre-fabricated metal build- Paige Della Badia Micah Seaman Madeline Cohen Narihan Osman ing that would house the equipment and be in the buffer area, according to the related materials. She estimated the cost plans submitted for board approval. Desli DeMarscio Harmeet Sohal Thomas Cristiani Kerry Plante at about $50,000, which would be split There were also some concerns Rachel Dolan Michael Spaeth Joseph Del Prete Brianna Provenzano among the three entities. raised about the aesthetic impact of Sarah Drum Bartosz Stawicki Tyler Della Badia Mark Renfree The idea will be further discussed at the larger parking lot on the overall Brendan Farrell Rory Szeto Kaitlyn Denker Philip Rivera the shared services meeting on Friday. neighborhood. As he did at last Tessa Felegy Elizabeth Tenzer Nicole Desando Christine Rocha month’s hearing, board member Tim Elena Haggan Connor Thompson Ashley Deshields Daniel Rodriguez Livolsi again suggested doing what- Paul Honeycutt Jeffrey Uehlinger Antonio Di Nizo Christina Romagnano ever was needed to shield the lot from Peter Huether Jonathan Vanderwiel Josef Ellis Michael Rupnarain Cooper Road Martine Avenue, asking YMCA rep- Danya Jacobs Terence White Matthew Fitzpatrick Sarah Schaible CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 resentatives whether it was “possible Alyssa Young Olivia Francavilla Samantha Schuster of the property in question must be to engineer the landscaping so it REGULAR HONOR ROLL Richard Fung Alessandra Scott notified by the zoning board of the would block the view of cars in the GRADE 7 –68 STUDENTS Nathan Ghabour Ryan Scully application and hearing date. parking lot.” Nikki Appezzato William Kaiserman David Gigiel Daniel Sette Matthew Graziano Kimberly Shelus Given the large properties in the Cooper YMCA Executive Director Karin Stephanie Baier Sarah Kavity Road area, only eight residents received Dreixler responded that her “main Andrea Barone Zachary Koch Elisabeth Greenberg Jazel Sheppard notification, Mr. Cardiff told The Times. concern is safety,” especially for those Ulises Barros Nicholas Kosciolek Colin Grimm Evan Silverman He said those residents then informed Gabriella Guzzo Kevin Spaeth entering and exiting the parking lot Charles Beelitz Michelene Lambros other neighbors, leading to the large and exiting individual rows within Alison Haggan Samuel Stamler turnout at the zoning board’s Novem- Sarah Brumfield Michael Lee the lot. She said if plantings are too Karolyn Buckridee Jin Yong Lee Ashley Harrison Todd Wiener ber 17 meeting. Devon Harrison Richard Williams Referring to Robert Kraus, the attor- dense, it could make maneuvering Michael Burke Erin Lewis within the parking lot more difficult Morgan Burke Samantha Mannino Kelly Henderson Chang Yaramothu Fred Rossi for The Times ney for Mr. Lustbader, Mr. Cardiff said, Alexus Jegede Sarah Yi ICE ART…During the celebration for the Christmas tree lighting on Sunday, due to sight line problems. Colleen Campbell Kimberly Many “Mr. Kraus tried to sneak this one Cody Kalebota Rachel Young artisans used power tools to make ice sculptures in front of the Scotch Plains It is expected that the zoning Daniel Campbell Michael Marsan through” at last month’s hearing. Kristina Kalkstein Quianzhou Zhao Township Municipal Building. The group is planning to hold a “Save board’s hearing on the YMCA’s ap- Indigo Castle Ryan McTernan the Island” rally at the property on Satur- plication will resume at its meeting in Zachary Cimafonte William Muirhead Paul Koprowski Richard Ziering day, December 18, at 11 a.m. and is also February, which will likely be held urging residents to place lawn signs op- on Thursday, February 3, although Become a Subscriber: posing the development on their property. the formal 2005 schedule has not yet Call (908) 232-4407 The group, which met last night to been finalized. LaGrande further discuss their plans, also has a Mr. Fawcett told YMCA represen- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 website, www.cooperroad.org, that tatives he hoped that several of their He noted that Fanwood could not details the reason for their opposition witnesses who were not at last week’s to the proposed development. use the GIS system until information hearing, including a professional en- is submitted to go with maps and Master Plan A letter and flyer campaign is also gineer and a traffic consultant, would being planned, with some 250 south images generated by the system to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be able to attend the February hear- create data “layers.” tion for an illegal apartment rental by side residents being targeted. ing so that residents’ question could Mr. Jeney said an effort would be Mr. Mathan used visual aids to a new owner after the house was sold. be fully answered. show how GIS can be useful to the The area is zoned for single-family made to pressure the township govern- At the beginning of its meeting last ment to buy the AT&T property, per- borough. He explained that images homes. haps by using local open space dollars. week, the board approved two vari- generated by GIS could be used for In other business, the Master Plan “This is not David and Goliath,” Mr. ances for residents wanting to install everything from graphing flooding Committee Chairman Jack Molenaar Cardiff said. “We’re just regular people six-foot high fences along the Moun- problems to mapping properties. He discussed the Master Plan re-exami- and we’re kind of up against it.” tain Avenue sections of their proper- said that GIS is especially useful for nation process with the board. He expressed his hope that the Coo- ties. law enforcement and homeland secu- Once every six years, towns are per Road group becomes “the nucleus Local regulations mandate that rity. required to re-examine their Master of a larger civic group to address the fences can be no higher than four feet Mr. Mathan used the example of Plan and make revisions in order to over-development of Scotch Plains.” high. police being readily able to find out avoid legal challenges to outdated whether a drug arrest occurred in a ordinances. Some of the changes be- Back To Nature’s Holiday Specials drug-free school zone, and thus prop- ing recommended were discussed. erly charge a perpetrator. He also A public hearing will be held A Real named police pursuits to be another regarding those changes at a spe- event during which GIS is an invalu- cial meeting on Tuesday, Decem- Health Food Grocery able asset. ber 21, and the board will post no- Overall, GIS “cuts down a lot of tice in the paper at least 10 days man-hours,” said Mr. Mathan. He said prior to that meeting as is required that although it came at considerable by law. Bulk Food Specials cost to the county, “our politicians The board announced that the next saw the need and spent the money.” meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Large Almonds - $4.69 lb. He also mentioned that Union County December 15, would include the con- Mamouth Pecan Halves - $5.95 lb. offers access to GIS at no cost to tinuance of several applications, in- individual municipalities, while other cluding a subdivision on First Street. counties have charged an $80,000 The Woodcliff Incorporated appli- Dried Fruit Specials activation fee and $10,000 monthly cation for a subdivision, which was fees to their municipalities. scheduled to be heard on December Cranberries - $3.99 lb. The Fanwood Borough Council will 15 may be postponed pending meet next in a public session on Tues- an issue that needs to be clarified Cherries - $7.99 lb. day, December 14, at 8 p.m. in the between the board and the applicant’s Papaya, Pineapple & Mango - $2.95 lb. borough hall. attorney. Colossal Pistachios - $3.69 lb. (Salted or No Salt) Imported Spices Cinnamon from Indonesia Whole Cloves from Sri Lanka Spanish Paprika Black or White Pepper from India Whole Lavender Flowers - France Chamomile Flowers - Egypt Nettle Leaf - Bulgaria 13 Walnut Avenue, Cranford 908-276-4270 Page 2 Thursday, December 9, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rutgers Survey Seeks Hidden Nicole Tedeschi Named Clerk Consequences Lic. Suspension Of County Freeholder Board TRENTON — The New Jersey anonymous. Results will be available ELIZABETH – Last Thursday, Director of Intergovernmental Rela- Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) later this year. Nicole Tedeschi of Union Township tions since 2002. Prior to that, she had and the Alan M. Voorhees Transpor- Along with an on-going VTC re- was appointed as Clerk of the Free- worked in the Department of Eco- tation Center (VTC) at Rutgers Uni- search study into driver license sus- holder Board. She succeeds Sharda nomic Development. versity have partnered to survey New pension data and other information Badri, who has been promoted to As Director of Intergovernmental Jersey drivers whose driving privi- that began in September 2003, this Director of the Office of Citizen Ser- Relations, she was the municipali- leges have been suspended. The pur- survey will supplement the work of vices. ties’ liaison to the county. She raised pose is to determine if New Jersey’s MVC’s Fairness and Affordability The Clerk of the Board coordinates funds for the county’s September 11th driver license suspension system pro- Task Force, whose members will be- the activities of the freeholder meet- Memorial, which is located in Echo duces unintended consequences. gin meeting this winter. ings, serves as the depository of docu- Lake Park in Mountainside. She pro- Questionnaires have been mailed to Specific recommendations for ments, acts as the custodian of the duced the first annual Family Flix, 7,500 New Jersey motorists in the change to the state’s driver license official county seal, and provides ad- which featured movies in the county past week. suspension system could result. ministrative services for the board. parks. Rutgers experts will compile and “The goal of the Motor Vehicle “I look forward to building upon She created and authored the Se- study the responses, and will keep Commission is fairness and equity,” the success of the Freeholder Board nior Newsletter, a bi-annual county respondents’ answers and identities MVC Chief Administrator Sharon in providing innovative and efficient publication. She obtained business Harrington said. “The purpose of this services to the public,” Ms. Tedeschi for the county’s print services from Celebration to Mark survey and the related research study FROM THE PAST…Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi and Chief Warrant said. “I thank the Freeholders for municipalities. and task force is to make sure we are Officer Lester Sargent of the Union County Sheriff’s Office examine an original their confidence and support, and I Ms. Tedeschi coordinates Kids ornate 1905 window from the courthouse that was donated to the Courthouse am truly honored by the opportunity Kingdom Traveling Jubilee, a sum- 100th Anniversary achieving that goal.” Centennial Celebration Committee. “The Voorhees Transportation Cen- to serve the residents of Union County mer festival for kids and their par- Of County Courthouse ter is eager to lend its expertise to in my new capacity.” ents. COUNTY — Union County Clerk MVC,” said Jon Carnegie, Assistant Ms. Tedeschi said she would also She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Joanne Rajoppi, who serves as chair Director of VTC. “The state needs an WF Boy Scout Troop No. 72 look for ways of building upon effi- degree from Douglass College, Rutgers of the County Courthouse Centen- accurate account of how motorists ciency and economy within her de- University in Political Science. She is nial Committee, seeks artifacts from are being affected by suspensions in Invites Boys to Join Scouts partment. She added she would also a candidate for the Masters of Public the public. order to alleviate any inequities and work to assist the freeholders in in- Administration from Kean University, A year-long celebration is being avoid creating new ones.” WESTFIELD – Boy Scout Troop troop providing a wide variety of creasing contacts with as many con- a Notary Public and a Phi Alpha Alpha conducted featuring exhibits and A fairness and affordability study 72 based at The Presbyterian Church activities for almost every scout- stituents as possible. Honor’s Society inductee. She is a events to showcase the courthouse as is required under a 2003 state law, the in Westfield had an excellent turnout ing interest. There is substantial Ms. Tedeschi had served as the licensed real estate associate. the center of law, justice and county Motor Vehicle Security and Customer for its annual open house last month. adult support to help make scout- business. The Union County Court- Service Act. This law created MVC Many boys considering joining the ing a fun, enriching, character- house marks the one 100th anniver- and abolished the old DMV. It also set troop enjoyed refreshments and saw building experience for boys and Hospital Foundation’s Gala sary of its dedication in May 2005. in motion a series of on-going re- several demonstrations. their families. Those who have items to lend or forms to enhance security and im- The Pack and Paddle Troop, as it is Numerous activities of the troop questions about the project can con- prove customer service. called, has been in existence for more include hikes, service projects, Raises $275,000 for CSH tact the Union County Division of For more information, please call than 80 years. campouts, canoeing, skiing, MOUNTAINSIDE – Over 540 ert Wood Johnson Health System, Cultural and Heritage Affairs at Gordon Deal at (609) 292-4711 or At the open house, there were snowshoeing and bicycle trips. The guests showed their support for provides continuous and comprehen- the earliest possible date, at 633 Rick Remington at (732) 932-6812, demonstrations of camping, canoe- troop spends two weeks each sum- Children’s Specialized Hospital sive care to support approximately Pearl Street, Elizabeth, 07202; call extension no. 552, or e-mail Mr. Deal, ing, Klondike derby, cooking, mer at a high adventure camp. (CSH) at the 17th Annual Umbrella 13,000 special needs children and (908) 558-2550 or e-mail Director of Communications, at mountain biking, high adventure For more information or to join Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, on their families each year. Hospital [email protected]. [email protected]. camping and sea-based yacht cruis- the troop, please call scoutmasters November 13, which raised $275,000 services include inpatient and out- ing in Florida. Jim McCabe at (908) 233-3457 or for the expansion of the hospital’s patient medical, developmental, edu- Scouting with Troop No. 72 is open John Woods at (908) 789-8518, visit ambulatory care program, making it cational and rehabilitative therapies. to all boys who have completed at www.westfieldnj.com/troop72 or possible for CSH to provide over Headquartered in Mountainside, Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. least the fifth grade or who are at least come to any regular meeting held 24,000 outpatient visits this year. CSH has additional facilities in 11 years old. There is no need to have most Monday evenings at The evening included cocktails, Fanwood, Freehold, Hamilton, New- “25 Years Experience” been a Cub Scout to join the troop. Westminster Hall of The Presbyte- dinner and dancing to music pro- ark, Roselle Park and Toms River. Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Troop No. 72 is a relatively large rian Church from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. vided by the Starlight Orchestras and Elvis Duran, host of Z-100’s Z Morn- CHS Donates DFib ing Zoo, served as Master of Ceremo- FAMILY LAW nies. A silent auction, including tick- To MS Fire Dept. · Divorce · Domestic Violence ets to Z-100’s Jingle Ball, vacation MOUNTAINSIDE – Children’s BOYLE FINANCIAL packages from the Bernards Inn and Specialized Hospital has donated · Custody · Child Support items from Cartier and Saks Fifth a defibrillator, which helps a per- ASSOCIATES, LLC Avenue raised $53,000. son survive sudden cardiac arrest, “The evening was an incredible to the Mountainside Fire Depart- · DWI · Criminal Defense 917 Mountain Avenue • Mountainside, NJ success and I am truly moved by the ment. 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Related events and ex- of the Union County Courthouse. hibits will showcase the courthouse Immigrants from Ireland, Italy, as the center of law in Union County. Russia, Great Britain, Austria, Ger- “This event will honor the relatives many, Romania and Denmark who of those originally naturalized citi- settled in Union County and became zens in 1903 with a re-creation of the U.S. citizens in the naturalization event. We are also planning a natural- ceremony at the then-under construc- ization ceremony for new U.S. citi- tion Courthouse will be honored in zens in cooperation with the federal memoriam next year. Their descen- Bureau of Citizenship and Immigra- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion Services,” said Union County SPECIAL GIFT...For his eighth birthday, Westfield resident Brad Whitman, S. Plains Will Receive Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, Chairperson center, gave a DVD/VCR player and DVDs to the residents of Second Westfield Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the Union County Courthouse Cen- CARING FOR SOLDIERS’ FAMILIES...Kerry Mooney and Amy Jester, both Funds for Sidewalk Senior Housing complex to enjoy. of Westfield, have joined a program with a goal to ensure that the children of New tennial Committee. Jersey soldiers at war received two Christmas gifts. SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains The 19 citizens naturalized on Aug. will receive $25,000 through the Safe 1, 1903 were: Joseph Batura (Rus- FW-SP Rotary Donates Streets to Schools program from New sia), Bernard Block (Russia), Simon Christmas Gifts Sought Jersey transportation funds for improve- Breen (Russia), Aberham Benjamin ments on Evelyn Street sidewalk. Canter (Russia), Leo Chirles (Italy), Dictionaries to Students The project includes the installa- William Samuel Cook (Great Brit- FANWOOD – The Fanwood-Scotch School One, Coles, Brunner, McGinn, For Children of NJ Soldiers tion of a four-foot wide concrete side- ain), Harry Gardner (Russia), Josef Plains Rotary Club recently distributed and Evergreen, plus the third-graders walk, handicap ramps, and piano- Holub (Austria), Carl Ihme (Ger- more than 550 dictionaries to third- at St. Bartholomew the Apostle WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Ms. Mooney and Ms. Jester are key style crosswalk along Evelyn many), James Kenney (Ireland), grade students at six local schools. Interparochial School in Scotch National Guard currently has over reaching out to Westfield area com- Street to increase safety for school Abraham Kuntzman (Russia), Mor- “The Dictionary Project is just one Plains. 4,000 citizen soldiers deployed to munities for support. Through ARMS children walking to McGinn School ris Kuntzman (Russia), Alexander B. of the many local projects that Each third-grade student was given various locations in support of the and the generosity of donors, it is and to Cramer Manor Park. Luisardi (Italy), Richard Mann (Ro- Rotarians involve themselves in to help a dictionary free of charge. Global War on Terror. Many of these their goal to see that every child of a “In many cases, parents or munici- mania), Joseph McDonough (Ire- enhance our community,” said Patricia Dictionaries were also provided to soldiers have children who will cel- deployed soldier receive at least two palities are not able to provide stu- land), Joseph Sebel (Russia), Joseph Plante, chairman of the club’s Com- their teachers and to the school libraries. ebrate Christmas without one of their gifts for Christmas. dents with transportation to and from Shea (Great Britain), Charles E.H. munity Service Committee. “We hope Rotary is an international organi- parents. “This is a massive undertaking,” school, and walking is the only op- Sorenson (Denmark) and Charles that these specially edited dictionaries zation whose motto is “Service Above Kerry Mooney and Amy Jester, both Ms. Mooney said. “Gift donations tion available,” said Assemblywoman Wagner (Germany). will help a new generation of students Self.” The Fanwood-Scotch Plains of Westfield, are joining with a non- are needed as are local volunteers for Linda Stender (D-22). “It is impera- Those who believe they are a rela- to expand their vocabulary and culti- Rotary Club meets every Wednesday profit group headquartered in Red wrapping the gifts.” tive that students are provided with tive of one of those people listed are vate a lifetime of reading.” at Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance in Bank called American Recreational To donate an unwrapped gift, gift safe routes to school. This funding urged to call the Union County Clerk’s Rotary Club members from Scotch Plains at noon. Guests are Military Services (ARMS). The or- card or money for children ages zero will help with that protection.” Office at (908) 527-4787. Fanwood and Scotch Plains visited welcome. For more information about ganization is supporting the troops to 18 years, please deposit donations the third-graders at five elementary the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary and their families during deployment. at Weldon Materials Second Floor, WF Rotary Club Learns schools in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Dictionary Project, please call Patricia Operation Little Soldier is the latest 141 Central Avenue, Westfield. Public School District, including Plante at (908) 233-2162. undertaking in their efforts to support Checks may be made payable to the military and its families. ARMS and mailed to Attn: Kerry Mooney, c/o Weldon Materials, 141 About Disaster Preparations Skating With Santa To Central Avenue, Westfield, 07090. WESTFIELD – Bill Kane, from the Rotary sponsor service activities to Volunteers interested in donating Union County Hazardous Materials enhance the quality of life and hu- Do You Have To Be Held at Warinanco their time for wrapping gifts may Responder, Division of Emergency man dignity, encourage high ethical UNION COUNTY – Santa Claus contact Ms. Mooney at (908) 233- Management, presented a discussion standards and create greater under- Go To Court? will visit the indoor ice skating rink 4444, extension no. 2220 or e-mail at about homeland security and prepared- standing among all peoples. at Warinanco Park in Roselle from 1 [email protected]. ness to the Westfield Rotary Club. The Westfield Rotary Club can also to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Donations will be accepted until Club members were given data de- provide speakers for organizations or December 18, and 19. Tuesday, December 14. scribing how to create an emergency clubs. Interested program chairpersons This family-oriented afternoon will communications plan, what to do in may call Dr. Theodore Schlosberg at JON M. BRAMNICK offer skating to a mixture of holiday Stop and Shop Offers case of an attack from radioactive (908) 962-6605, for further information. classics, complimentary candy canes materials, biological and chemical Certified Civil Trial Attorney and an opportunity to take photos Food Delivery Service weapons, smallpox, chemical agents, Pvt. Miller Graduates Personal Injury Law with Santa on ice skates. AREA – Residents of Westfield radioactive materials and nuclear ter- Regular admission fees will apply: and Scotch Plains can now visit rorism. Ammunition Course BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ adults $5, youths 17 years and under www.stopandshop.com to shop for He ended the program with a short SCOTCH PLAINS — United States $4 and seniors (over 62) $4.25. Ice fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, slide show, and how to prepare a Marine Corps Private Michael Miller, MITTERHOFF skate rental is available for an addi- meat and dairy to be delivered to their supplies list, should a disaster strike. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller GRABAS & WOODRUFF tional $3. home. All $12 luncheon meetings of the of Scotch Plains, recently graduated The Warinanco Ice Skating Center Shoppers can create personal lists, Westfield Rotary Club are open to the from the Ammunition Technician Spe- is conveniently located in Warinanco read nutrition information online, sort public. Each weekly gathering be- cialist Course while assigned to the 1827 East Second Street Park off either St. Georges Avenue or products rapidly by price or by nutri- gins at noon on Tuesdays in the Marine Corps Detachment Redstone Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Thompson Avenue, near the Roselle/ tion criteria and take advantage of Westfield Y at 220 Clark Street in the Arsenal in Alabama. Elizabeth border. The regular skating personalized online coupons. second floor conference room. Mem- Private Miller is a 2000 graduate of 908-322-7000 schedule will continue through the Groceries can be delivered as soon bers with guest(s) enjoy lunch and a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. holidays. For further information, call as the next day after the order is presentation by a guest speaker. He joined the Marine Corps in May E mail: [email protected] (908) 298-7850. placed. 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The ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ 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 WF Parent Offers Opinion, Experience DDTM and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association On Kids’ ‘Flattened Head Syndrome’ Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association You may have noticed some children it’s often too late to effectively treat the The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey being wheeled about town who are wear- problem. You are the parent and you enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West ing what appear to be helmets or casts on know best. Take a look at your child. tion? P. O. Box 368 their heads suggesting some sort of head Does he/she have a flat part of the back or Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 If you can guess one correctly – good trauma. Many times they are even deco- side of the skull? When viewed from guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 rated with colorful stickers and paintings. under the chin and up, do the ears seem vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at What these children are, in fact, wearing misaligned? When viewed head-on does you get all four – You must have a lot of are DOC (Dynamic Orthotic Cranio- one eye look higher than the other? If so free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 plasty) bands designed to correct a condi- your child may be a candidate for a DOC PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. All words and correct definitions tion known as positional plagiocephaly band. come from the board game Diction (PP) — or “flattened head syndrome.” You, the parent, have the ultimate de- Deception. Michelle Le Poidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte PP is literally a flattening of the head cision. It is your child who must live with A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR due to excess pressure being put upon the PP for the rest of his/her life should the Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo backs or sides of the still-malleable skulls head not grow as confidently predicted. 1. Hortative – To urge strongly or COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION of infants. Ever since the 1992 American Speaking as the parent of a child who encourage Lauren S. Pass Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly Academy of Pediatrics recommendation wore the band for 14 weeks, I cannot 2. Livor – Envy ASSIGNMENT EDITOR OFFICE MANAGER MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS to lay infants on their backs while sleep- express how glad I am that my wife and I 3. Pococurante – Indifferent or apa- ing to combat SIDS, instances of PP have decided to go that route. Although his thetic Ben Corbin skyrocketed 400 percent. (But SIDS head is not perfect, it is much better than SERVICES 4. Espiscation – Act of getting to the SUBSCRIPTION PRICE deaths are down 40 percent, so it is a good it was. I cannot imagine having foregone truth of any matter by strict inquiry One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 trade as PP is correctible.). the treatment. PP is especially common in premature My personal experience is that my son THRASONICAL babies who spend a lot of time on their was not bothered in the least by the band 1. Boastful or bragging backs in the ICU when their skulls are the and in time came to forget he was even 2. Twisted; distorted Kehler Stadium Improvements softest. Other factors include torticollis wearing it. And which was worse? Wear- 3. Pertaining to slavery or bondage — a condition whereby the head turns to ing a helmet for 14 weeks at a time when 4. Having 24 sides or parts one side exposing that side to inordinate he would never even remember it, or CASTANEA pressure. walking around the rest of his life with a 1. A deposit of pebbles, gravel and Deserve Westfield Voter Support The best way to prevent PP is to give condition that, though may pose no health sand in which diamonds are found your child adequate “tummy time” as risks, nonetheless could have an adverse 2. A genus or the common chestnut Next Tuesday, December 14, between the hours of 2 to We believe these concerns need to be understood by the well as avoid keeping them in confining effect on his psychological well being? tree 9 p.m., Westfield residents will be asked to approve the members of the board of education as they prepare future car seats or carriages for extended periods My wife and I chose the former. I 3. Any of several yellow melons bonding of $1.38 million for the renovation of the high budgets. In that the state has laws limiting the increase in of time. The most common method of advise others to do the same. Time, how- 4. A knob behind the base ring or correcting PP in children anywhere be- ever, is key. The older your child gets, the breech of some muzzle-loading cannons school sports complex — Kehler Stadium. The renova- expenditures in attempt to control rising property taxes, tween the ages of three months to a little less time you have to correct the condition EXCORTICATION tion includes conversion of the football field to synthetic we hope workarounds by the boards of education are not over a year is to fit them with a DOC band fully before the skull sutures close. 1. A vindication or justification turf, plus improvements in the running track. being developed to exceed the spending cap law. that they will wear 23 hours a day, seven I therefore urge you to act promptly 2. A well-executed plan or scheme We believe the voters in Westfield should approve this The Westfield Board of Education is doing its job and days a week, for roughly four months. should you feel that your child has PP. I 3. Seizing and detaining expenditure by voting “yes.” We hope there is a high each member is well intentioned. But the real issue is a Every few weeks, it will be adjusted as the remember the understandable stares from 4. Stripping off bark turnout such that the vote will be a validation and such that statewide problem. School boards have gained notoriety growing skull is effectively molded to people of all ages when we toted our little TOURBILLION the results of the vote truly reflect the community’s for one focus – to spend as much money as possible. correct the misshapen head. helmeted guy around town so I wanted to 1. A brightly glowing torch support. Seldom is there ever a school budget presented to the PP is a recently understood phenom- try and shed some light on what these 2. A pad tied around the waist by It’s commendable how the Westfield sports organiza- public that is less than the law allows – or a budget that is enon, and before the advent of DOC bands, bands really are for. women to give the hips a graceful curve children had two options: live with it and If you would like more information on 3. A whirlwind; a firework that rises tions are supporting this project with approximately less than a previous year. hope it “fills out” or undergo invasive and PP and it’s related syndromes, or would with a spiral motion $200,000 of private funds. We’re also confident that the We agree that the constant increases are a valid concern often ineffective surgery. Now DOC bands like your child evaluated by those who 4. The rumble seat of a car project will receive the best of oversight with the involve- that must be addressed. It’s not only a matter of a reduc- are providing an effective, less radical, specialize in this area, I recommend you ment of the many organizations, Keith Hertell, Gary Kehler tion in state aid or un-funded mandates. It’s a matter that treatment to correct this disfiguring con- contact Cranial Technologies of Paramus and others who champion this project. We believe the requires matching up priorities and developing alterna- dition. Should you suspect your child via www.cranialtech.com. (We treated public can be assured that the money will be well spent. tives to control costs. It’s a matter, when facing cost does have PP, you should ask your pedia- our son there but are in no way affiliated More Letters on We’ve heard grumbling that regardless of how merito- increases such as for insurance or employee benefits, trician as soon as possible. If they insist with them.). Page 5 and 18 rious the project, the tactic by the board of education alternates must be pursued – rather than just passing the that the head will “grow out,” I recom- I hope this answers some questions you places additional bonding requests at a time of the year costs on to the taxpayer. And as these priorities and mend a second and even third opinion. may have the next time you come upon a where the public is least aware. It’s said that this tactic alternatives may involve hard choices, the public should Sometimes it does — but sometimes it happy little child wearing a DOC band. doesn’t. Brad Schaeffer Former WF Resident assures passage of such bonds, yet it in effect disenfran- be given considerable say in matters. By the time you know the final answer, chises many of the voters. In that the polls don’t open until Sports education and participation is one of the best Westfield Recalls List Murders 2 p.m., breadwinners and commuters can’t readily par- things that can be part of our youth programs. What other I remember this vividly from my youth. ticipate. In that it’s December, those that are in Florida or activity has a Hall of Fame where generations return to Playing at Giants Stadium Was I had no knowledge of mass murderers. I on Christmas holiday are encumbered – perhaps avoided. Westfield to celebrate their memories and to pass on their was 8. When we went on a bus summer In that the additional spending request is separate from values to our youth? A Magical Day for WF PAL Kids trip to a museum, we passed the John List the main vote on the school budget upcoming this spring, In sports, one is taught to face up to the challenges and home and the teachers pointed it out voters can’t determine the total expenditures to be faced, to opponents, do one’s best with pride and confidence – let The Westfield PAL D Football Team field, and before I called our first play, in (inappropriately I believe). played an exhibition at half time of the the huddle, I told the boys to look around. The kids screamed and I felt left out. nor can they judge the total impact of matters on their it all hang out and put it all on the line for all to see. Win Giant Stadium this Sunday, November I new it would be gone in a flash. They knew something I did not. But once property taxes. or lose, character is key. 28. I want to share with the parents and The next thing I remember was being they told me, I was horrified. I think my There are those concerned, in that as this is such a “A school without football is in danger of deteriorating residents of our great town what a magi- on the bus for another 1 1/2 hours with innocence was gone. A nice childhood meritorious project, why hasn’t it been part of the priori- into a medieval study hall,” said Vince Lombardi. cal day it was. four-dozen screaming kids. Yes they was blasted. ties of the school budget all along? What priorities have Let’s not have this battle over property taxes result in First, I would like to thank Irene turned back to kids again. There was no one more messed up than superseded this item? Is this an issue of neglect or a tactic defeat for the Kehler Stadium improvements. Vote “yes” Johnston, Dina Kalimtzis, and Christine I never threw a touchdown pass on a John List. He not only killed his mom and that subjects needed work to a vote, yet lesser items are on next Tuesday’s referendum and carry the other battles Johnson for a great tailgate party. You high school field until this year. (Blue/ wife, he waited until his kids got home buried in a $75 million yearly budget? that may be necessary to the proper venue. are super woman. To all the parents that White game — Vassallo to Dugan for a and nailed them. He ruined other kids’ helped out, you made it a very magical touchdown). This was something I al- views of what was normal and what was day. To all my fellow coaches, it’s been ways dreamed of. I never called offensive evil and insane. I could not imagine a dad a great ride. To the players, you are my plays at Giant Stadium until this year. doing that — no dad, none, would do that. Letters to the Editor heroes. This I could never dream of. This thanks William Melody What a magical country we live in — is for Coach Dugan. Woodland Hills, Calif. a place where boys grow up but never “We could be heroes, if just for one Westfield High School Athletic Icon Encourages Residents really have to grow up. Who would have day!” thought that our little boys would be the Coach Sam Vassallo Westfield Commuter hit of the day at Giants Stadium? Westfield To Vote Yes on Turf Field and Kehler Track Referendum Coach Barry Amatucci played his high Calls for Rollback My involvement with Westfield High turned its attention to improving the sta- throughout the year. school championship game in the mead- School athletics has been memorable and dium. Combined with the track replacement owlands in 1978. My wife, Roseanne Santa Claus Thanks Of Permit Price rewarding. In 1957, I first joined the The stadium is a place for all the people is the vision to better utilize the current and I watched Barry play on TV for The issue of rolling back the parking school’s staff of coaches and had the of Westfield. It’s our hometown field and grass field by installing artificial turf. North Carolina State. He played at the Children for Visiting permit fee charged to commuters was opportunity to coach the football, wres- track, filled with memories of old folks This makes a lot of sense to me since so Orange Bowl two times. I can tell you Him in Scotch Plains raised at the November 23 Westfield Town tling and golf teams. It is hard to believe like me and filled with the hopes of all our many more sports and athletes can play this, no one was more excited than Barry Council meeting. that almost 20 years have passed since the young athletes. On Tuesday, December on the field despite the effects of weather. on Sunday. I just wanted to take this opportunity to Historically, the town represented that community replaced an old cinder track 14, the board of education is asking the As Westfield’s athletic director for 10 I wanted to share with all the parents, thank the children of all ages who came the increased fees were being allocated to and restored a worn out football field. I people of Westfield for support to replace years, I remember the havoc on sports and residents a behind-the-scenes look out to see me at the Holiday Celebration the capital budget in anticipation of the was pleased to hear that the Westfield a patched-up track that hundreds of ath- schedules when the weather turned wet or at what went on prior to the halftime in Scotch Plains this past Sunday. Nearly construction of a parking deck or decks. Board of Education (BOE) has once again letes and residents of all ages run on even snowed. A field that was in great show. When we left Westfield at 9:30 300 children came by to visit. Mrs. Claus Since the deck is not going to be built, the shape in the fall became unplayable after a.m. in monsoon-like whether, it felt like and I had a lot of fun meeting so many town has collected the revenue without even a short spell of rain. I applaud the we were on the bus for one hour before great children and their families. incurring the cost. Kehler Stadium Improvements Should installation of a synthetic surface that we hit the Parkway. Coach Manny I want to thank the many people who I can support the town using the accu- provides a consistent and safe surface for Carlino reminded me later, it was one made my visit possible. Thanks to the mulated fees in the capital budget to pay Not Hinder High School Graduation play despite the weather. hour. At about 11:15, we arrived at the Scotch Plains Fire Department, Depart- for capital projects related to commuter I will be voting in favor of these im- practice bubble in Giant Stadium. They ment of Public Works, Recreation De- parking. However, to keep the permit fees As parents of WHS students and long- graduation, or perhaps the field next to provements through the bond referen- would not let us in until 1 p.m. So here partment, and TV-34 for helping to set up standing Westfield residents, we sup- the high school or behind Edison Inter- at over $700 per year in the absence of dum on December 14. As a senior citizen, we are, five coaches, one bus driver, two the event and also allowing it to run such specific capital improvements is tan- port the upcoming bond, which will mediate School. The latter two alterna- I am also happy to see that Dr. Foley has photographers, (one of them being Dave smoothly. Thank you to the Scotch Plains greatly improve the conditions and op- tives would require rental of chairs and tamount to a tax on the commuters. If the already received almost $200,000 in Corbin from The Leader) and four-dozen Police Department for keeping everyone town has budgetary needs not related to portunity for field usage at Kehler Sta- perhaps other equipment. Any of these pledges to help offset the taxes. This is a excited, and hyper boys. safe. Thanks also to the volunteer elves dium. However, we are very concerned alternatives however, are preferable to commuter parking, they should be as- worthwhile project that I encourage the Parents, these boys were excellent. for making it a fun day. A special thank sessed to all of the residents of the town. about the potential conflict between this defaulting to the armory with its inher- community to support. They never complained, they just laughed you goes to Mayor Marks for his help in work and the upcoming June WHS ent limitations and discomfort. If the council decides not to rollback and screamed out the bus window: “We lighting the beautiful Christmas tree in the current fee, it will be because the graduation. Graduation in this town is something Gary Kehler are the half-time show.” Alan Augustine Park. Graduation is normally held in a beau- that the students and families look for- Westfield “sticker shock” of the increases is in the During the course of the year, I would Thanks to all the people who made past and the commuters are now used to tiful ceremony at Kehler Stadium, a ward to with great pride and anticipa- forget that these are nine and 10-year- donations to make the day possible, espe- venue that is large enough to accommo- tion. For many, as for both of us, it is the paying in excess of $700 per year. This WHS Athlete Asks old boys. To me, they are little soldiers. cially Parker Gardens and Palmer Video would be bad fiscal and public policy. date both immediate and extended fam- culmination of 13 years of Westfield They fight a war every day in practice, who made the wreath decorating contest ily of the seniors. In the event of rain, public school education. Voters to Approve Bond The town council consistently represented and every Sunday. They turn back into a great success. that the reason for the increases was to (which of course no one can control) the As important as the field renovation boys on the bus ride home. A special thank you goes to Lisa Mohn ceremony is moved indoors to the ar- is, even though at this moment the need For Kehler Stadium pay, in part, for the construction of the At noon, Steve Johnson, who did not of Apple Blossom Flower Shop and the deck and then to provide an additional mory — in which case the number of may feel urgent to some, the new field My name is Annie Onishi, and I am a know where we were parked, but drove volunteers of the Scotch Plains Business guests is severely limited, not to men- will be there for years to come. Our revenue source so that the deck would senior at Westfield High School. I am all over the parking lot and arrived with and Professional Association for plan- operate without town funding. That posi- tion the oft times oppressive heat and daughters, and the other 350 seniors, also captain of the winter track and spring the food. The kids were starving and ning the event and making it a wonderful resultant discomfort to all involved. only get to graduate WHS one time in tion is no longer viable. track teams, and I recently completed my devoured the second, third, and fourth success. Lisa’s tireless efforts have made I would ask that the council demon- We would like to request that the their lives. To those parents of seniors tenure as cross-country captain. I am writ- sub. The first sub never made it past the the event a great success for many years. needed work on Kehler Stadium not (and others), please support our effort to strate its good faith by reducing, if not ing to ask the citizens of Westfield to vote coaches. I want to wish everyone a happy, healthy rolling back, the current fee structure. begin until after graduation on June 23. keep graduation on June 23 at Kehler (or “yes” for the bond referendum on De- At 1 p.m., we entered the bubble. At and peaceful holiday season. Don’t for- If the work is not completed by the outdoors) as planned. cember 14. 1:05 p.m., we exited the bubble to hit the get my cookies and milk on Christmas Keith Firestone beginning of the fall sports schedule We urge Dr. Foley, Dr. Petix, and the The Westfield High School running Port-a-John. While we waited to be called Eve! Westfield (primarily football), then the first couple board of education, to please consider program is probably the most popular out for the walk to the tunnel, the coaches of games can be scheduled as away our seniors and help make their gradua- of all the varsity sports offered. The boys’ Santa Claus Resident Says BOE assembled their group for preparation and North Pole games. Perhaps a neighboring town tion the wonderful day it should be. and girls’ spring track teams in particular team pictures. At 2:15 p.m., we were would be kind enough to “lend” us their Elyse Weber-Sacks boast rosters of more than 200 students, standing at the end of the tunnel. Editor’s Note: Dear Mr. Claus, Please Bldg. Should Be Sold stadium for a couple of games. Lisa Gelmetti which is close to 12 percent of the WHS The boys were speechless (the first provide a daytime phone number for us to Why should Westfield voters approve Less attractive alternatives would be Westfield population. The community has no choice time Alex Williams and Brandon Vassallo call and verify your authorship of this a $1.4 million bond referendum on De- to use a neighboring town’s stadium for but to fully support a program that did not have anything to say). All the letter per policy of our newspaper. By the cember 14 for long-neglected turf fields, allows the participation of so many coaches looked at each other and could way, what is the area code for the North running track, etc. when the Westfield students, which is why the track at not stop smiling. After we ran out onto the Pole? Board of Education (BOE) has found Kehler Stadium is so well deserving funds all along for a financial white el- of the proposed renovation included ephant — the administration building at in the new referendum. Sports Leaders Encourage Westfield 302 Elm Street? Runners will not be the only ben- The board voted in January 1977 to eficiaries of an updated Kehler Sta- Residents to Vote Yes on Referendum spend several million dollars on this sur- dium. Westfield’s field hockey play- plus building at a time when Westfield As representatives of two organiza- hockey, soccer and lacrosse to use the ers, lacrosse players, football play- tions, we are writing to enthusiastically students were in trailers, and the nine ers, and innumerable soccer players stadium year round, since multiple events buildings in which they were housed, support the December 14 bond referen- can be scheduled each day. This will will be able to utilize the proposed dum to replace the track surface and in- were shabby and in disrepair. The super- state-of-the-art artificial grass field. bring school and community groups to intendent has stated that the board offices stall a modern turf field at Westfield’s the only field in town, which provides In addition to improving the level of Kehler Stadium. will “fit quite nicely” in the smaller sur- skill of the athletes, artificial grass amenities including: a field house, seat- plus building, Lincoln School. The Elm The current track was installed 20 years ing, water, bathrooms, and a snack bar. is safer, less expensive, longer- ago and is now more than five years Street property could then be sold and lived, and more attractive than real The artificial surface has greatly re- become a source of revenue for the school beyond its designed lifetime. The track duced maintenance costs (no watering, grass. surface can no longer be patched each district. The community of Westfield no lining, no grass cutting, no grass re- Questions were raised about a compli- year and must be replaced to assure con- placement, etc.) and lower injuries than prides itself on its athletic excel- tinued safe use. ant board continuing to pour money into lence, among other things. The pend- grass. By concentrating use at the sta- this financial sinkhole — questions that Replacing the track provides an oppor- dium, additional resources will be ap- ing bond referendum will facilitate tunity to install an artificial field turf remain to this day. the future growth and improvement plied to improve maintenance of the If the board could find the money for a surface in Kehler Stadium. This surface, town’s grass fields. of Westfield athletics, as well as a vast improvement over the early artifi- surplus building, why didn’t it find the encourage the activity and partici- We urge residents to vote “yes” on funds to repair and maintain the athletic cial turf surfaces, provides a year-round, December 14. pation of countless Westfield chil- all-weather facility. fields all along? dren. I urge all Westfield citizens to Currently, Kehler Stadium is used pri- Douglas MacNeil A “no” vote is actually a positive mes- vote “yes” on Tuesday. marily for football in the fall. The new Friends of Girls Soccer sage. Annie Onishi turf field will allow the high school and Russ Onishi Joanne Hone Westfield community teams for football, field Friends of WF Track Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 9, 2004 Page 5 Horrified Group Seeks Support to Stop Union County News SP Cooper Road Over-Development Our Commitment to County When is it time to draw the line? Over stream, potentially causing homes to be- Needs, Services Are Strong the last few years, as taxpayers and resi- come flooded. dents of Scotch Plains, we have witnessed Most important of all is the safety risk the decimation of our neighborhoods as to residents and the traveling public that nearly every square inch of wooded land use Cooper Road. There is a complicated is cleared to support new development. traffic flow in this area. The proposed I would like to express my thanks to the In recent months, we have distributed Recently, we were horrified to find out house would be surrounded on three sides voters of Union County for their support $1 million from the Kids Recreation Trust that even the wooded island in the middle by high-usage roadway. This roadway of our Democratic team of Sheriff Ralph to provide recreation opportunities for of Cooper Road was not safe from the curves and slopes sharply, limiting the Froehlich, Surrogate James LaCorte, and our young, including athletic fields and developer’s bulldozer. Application has ability to see approaching automobiles. Freeholders Dan Sullivan, Adrian Mapp, upgrades to playgrounds in all our towns. been made requesting a variance to allow Wet or foggy weather only exacerbates and myself. As part of our Greening Union County construction of a house on this wooded this problem, often causing cars to skid The next few years are likely to present initiative, we have planted thousands of sanctuary. We believe that the time to out of control. many challenges, both economically and trees across the county. draw the line is now. Drivers mistake road signs and come socially. Let me assure you that the Union On the cultural front, we have given Cooper Road Island, with its flat mowed down Cooper Road in the wrong direc- Barbara McElheny for The Westfield Leader and The Times County Board of Chosen Freeholders will grants to arts organizations and individu- lawn on one half and its wooded hill on tion; and year round wildlife tends to ONCE UPON A TIME...The historic home at 23 Benson Place in Westfield is continue to do our utmost to develop our als, as well as to local historical societies. the other, is an asset of the entire commu- jump across the road at a moment’s no- pictured above moments before it was torn down on November 24 for redevelop- economic resources while protecting our Election season may be over, but our nity. Its beauty is important, not only to tice. To place a home at the proposed ment of the property. green spaces and providing topnotch ser- commitment to providing safety and ser- those who live nearby but also to those location would be extremely dangerous. vices. vices to Union County remains strong. I who drive by. To build a house on the On November 17, with very little prior Resident Wishes Historic Home On Our sheriff’s office and county police thank everyone who participated in the island would take away a shared nature notice, many of us gathered at the meeting are working to keep our communities recent campaign, and I hope that we can preserve and mar the beauty for which of the Scotch Plains Board of Adjustment safe. The new police facility that will all work together for the people of our Cooper Road is known and for which to provide a unified stand against this Benson Place Could Have Been Saved soon open in Westfield will provide the county. many of us originally purchased our variance and to request a postponement of Thank you to the Vivians for going to tions were overheard by the historic home high-level technology to handle today’s My best wishes to you all for the holi- homes. a hearing on the variance so that we, con- such lengths in preserving their home on hiding behind the green screen. I remem- security issues. day season! In addition to issues with appearance, cerned citizens of Scotch Plains, could Kirkview Circle. I agree with Council- ber my son’s excitement as he informed there are major environmental concerns. organize our effort and represent our case man James Foerst in wishing that me that someone lives in the house behind Resident Wants Tax Adjustment Removing trees and building a house to the board. In the interest of fairness, the Westfield’s historic architecture did not the trees. I let him believe that it was his along with its associated driveway will board granted a postponement until Thurs- take a road trip to Maine. secret discovery and not common knowl- have a great effect on the flow and ab- day, January 6, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Days before Thanksgiving, numerous edge gained by Halloween trick-or-treat- For Lack of Service at WF DPW sorption of rainwater and snow melt. Some We strongly need our community’s trees were removed from a home on ers. There is a new house being constructed would return the next day. of our neighbors’ homes are located at the support to demonstrate a strong and uni- Benson Place – revealing an uncanny So it is no surprise that after the lumber next to mine, and I am concerned about Day Two: The woman saw me, smiled, base of this property and will be directly fied voice in our request to the board of beauty. Embossed in the walkway lead- was cleared and we were finally able to the water runoff. The contractor has told and walked into a back office. After sev- affected by any change in the terrain and/ adjustment to deny the variance to build a ing to the revolutionary colonial home view this home in its entirety, I was deter- me that the garage floor was set too high. eral minutes, a man came out and told me or grading, causing additional rainwater house on Cooper Road Island. We ask were impressions of slate footstone. Along mined to document the memory. Within This will cause a steep slope, which can they still couldn’t find it, and hadn’t the and snow melt to flow directly into their readers to visit our website at with aged evergreens, the stones defining moments of me standing in traffic and cause water to divert to my property. time to go looking for it. And oh, by the yards — or indirectly overloading the www.savetheisland.org to familiarize a path were pulled from its roots. The next clicking away with my camera, the home In order to find the planned driveway way, would I fill out a form. I threw up my themselves with the issues. day a bulldozer demolished the home. was crushed. Floorboards were descend- configuration, I went to the town hands and left. engineer’s office at the yard. This is the same department that is Don Cardiff Even though 23 Benson Place was hid- ing to the ground – carrying with them More Letters to den by overgrown life, it had an impact on hundreds of footsteps, and carrying hun- Day One: A very nice woman began responsible for the recycling center where Scotch Plains Committee To Save looking for the elevation and told me it the bins are usually full. My councilman the Editor Cooper Road Island my family. In route to school, together we dreds of stories too. Less than a week passed the house. Often we were rushing, from celebrating a historic holiday, the was $3 per page. Then I saw on the tells me they can’t get the contractor to dropping gloves or falling from the scooter ruble is removed and the lot is ready for a counter a notice that they wouldn’t accept empty them in a timely fashion. Residents Must be Informed About in the foreground of this property, yelling new creation…or however many the zon- cash. Then I was told that they wouldn’t Is there any way to adjust our town and screaming along the way. Conversa- ing laws will allow. accept credit cards. Naturally, I didn’t taxes to reflect the level of service we are have a check. Then I was told they couldn’t receiving? Leaf Bagging and Stormwater Issues Barbara McElheny find the elevation. Leaving my card and Thank You Unnamed Westfield Henry Laessig I am not sure that everyone in the town make one pass around the entire town. evident displeasure, I left telling them I Westfield of Westfield is aware of the new federal It is now December 1 and some of my Mountainside Citizen Stormwater Management Regulations that neighbors’ streets haven’t yet had leaf I would like to publicly thank are going to require New Jersey residents pickup. I believe, with proper planning Mountainside’s unnamed good citizen to “bag there leaves” for DPW (Depart- and the 50 or so employees, that the who recently reported to police the li- ment of Public Works) pick-up, or pay a Westfield DPW has, Westfield could con- cense plate number of the vehicle carry- The James Ward Mansion landscape contractor to haul them away tinue a fall leaf pickup that would comply ing local juveniles credited with a vandal- starting next year. with the new regulations — if run in a ism spree in Scotch Plains, Westfield and of Westfield The new regulation states that the leaves different fashion. Mountainside over the past four years may be left in the street for up to seven days Just beginning a month earlier will estimated at 10s of thousands of dollars. but then must be removed. If the Westfield decrease the amount of leaves on a weekly While my personal property was not DPW would begin its fall cleanup in the basis, which is common sense. Scotch affected, on two separate occasions in middle of October when the leaves are Plains begins its fall cleanup in October November, I witnessed the early morning beginning to fall and people are putting when residents begin putting piles in the distress of two neighbors who happened Corporate Events • Business Meetings them in the streets, there should be no street. When I drive through Scotch Plains, to park their cars on the street only to find reason why they couldn’t be around to all of I don’t see leaves sitting for weeks on end. windows and windshields smashed seem- Teambuilding Events • Wine Tasting Events the streets in town on a seven-day schedule. This just seems to me like a common ingly by a baseball bat. As I occasionally We all see piles of leaves in the streets sense issue. The storm sewers will stay park one of my cars on the street over- starting around October 10 — at least I do clearer and the piles will be smaller. Traf- night, it seemed only a matter of time Private Group Cooking Class Events every year. Why is it that the DPW didn’t fic safety issues will be better and less before eventually my car was targeted. and doesn’t start picking up the leaves flooding will be occur. But thanks to this observant person, I Weddings • Engagement Parties until November 8? Waiting this long causes The residents of Westfield need to be can now rest at ease. Thank you for get- an over-abundance of leaves for the town informed and should speak their minds. ting involved! Rehearsal Dinners • Fundraisers to pick up, creating a scenario where it Manny Carlino Cathy Smith takes three to four weeks for the DPW to Westfield Scotch Plains

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Participants will meet at Christmas Bird Count, which it has the Target parking lot in Clark at 8 done since 1962. a.m. for carpooling. Mr. Gillen may Anyone interested in assisting may be reached at (732) 525-8359. call Mr. Gillen or Walt Blenderman at The following Saturday, Decem- (908) 757-7754. Teams will assemble ber 18, the club will conduct the Great at the Duchess Diner in Metuchen, with Swamp Watchung Ridges Christmas wrap-up dinner plans to be announced. Miller-Cory Invites Families MR. AND MRS. SEAN R. MULVANEY (She is the former Miss Adrianne Corcoran) To ‘Gingerbread Sunday’ WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory will be admitted for free. Light re- MR. AND MRS. SAMUEL E. DEPRIMO House Museum, located at 614 Moun- freshments will be served. (She is the former Miss Kathryne L. Mulvaney) Miss Adrianne Corcoran tain Avenue in Westfield, will present Visitors also will have an opportu- “A Gingerbread Sunday” for young nity to browse through the gift shop, children this Sunday, December 12, which carries a wide variety of items. Miss Kathryne L. Mulvaney from 2 to 4 p.m. A visit from the Belsnickel and Weds Sean R. Mulvaney Participants will learn about the German Christmas customs will take Miss Adrianne Corcoran, the of the bride and bridegroom, served many uses of the spice ginger; hear place on Sunday, December 19, from daughter of Ms. Joanne B. Grikis of as best man. The ushers were Jason stories about the gingerbread man 2 to 4 p.m. For more information Marries Samuel E. DePrimo Monroe, N.Y. and Adrian P. Corcoran Nowak of Linden, Joseph Schmidt of and gingerbread baby; make a holi- about the museum, its winter calen- Miss Kathryne Laurie Mulvaney, School, the bride received her Bach- of Stroudsburg, Pa., was married on Collingswood and Scott Jenkins of day craft and assemble a small gin- dar of events or volunteer opportuni- the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank elor of Science degree in Ceramic Saturday, November 29, 2003 to Sean Westfield. The ring bearers were gerbread house to take home. ties, please call the museum office at Mulvaney of Westfield, was married Engineering from Rutgers Univer- Ross Mulvaney. He is the son of Mr. Nolan and Spencer Pereless of Lo- The fee will be $3 per child; adults (908) 232-1776. on Sunday, August 31, 2003, to sity and her Master of Science de- and Mrs. Frank Mulvaney of cust, the nephews of the bride. Samuel Eugene DePrimo. He is the gree, also in Ceramic Engineering, Westfield. Mrs. Kathryne DePrimo of San son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam DePrimo of from Georgia Tech. She has held en- The Reverend Lawrence J. Fama Diego, Calif., the bridegroom’s sis- Historical Society Reveals Pittston, Pa. gineering and product management officiated at the afternoon nuptials, ter, and Mrs. Elizabeth Seville of The afternoon ceremony took place positions with Intel and Applied Ma- which were held at St. Helen’s Ro- Wenonah, a friend of the bride and at the First United Methodist Church terials, and is currently pursuing a man Catholic Church of Westfield. A bridegroom, did readings. Book Sale and Lecture in Westfield, with the bride given in Master of Business Administration reception followed at the Springdale A graduate of Bergenfield High COUNTY — The Union County Elizabeth, Kenilworth and Linden. marriage by her father. Officiating at degree and consulting. House in Warren. School, the bride earned a Bachelor Historical Society will hold a book Also available will be “Old-Time the nuptials was the Reverend Ed The bridegroom, a graduate of Given in marriage by her father, the of Arts degree in Communications/ sale featuring Union County history Elizabeth,” a review of life in that city Carll. Pittston Area High School, earned bride wore a white silk, empire waist Liberal Arts from Rowan University. books from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on during the early part of the 20th cen- The couple was attended by the his Bachelor of Science degree in gown. Her bodice featured folds of She is a fitness professional currently Saturday, December 11, at the Dr. tury, by Valentine A. Fallon, former sister of the bridegroom, Miss Amy Biology from Kings College and his silk that gathered in a bow, and a sash, doing instructing and personal train- Carl Hanson House, located at 38 editor of The Elizabeth Daily Journal. DePrimo of North Plainfield, and the Doctoral degree in Molecular Ge- the length of the train, that tied in the ing at the Montage Resort and Spa in Springfield Avenue in Cranford. There will be a few books out of bride’s brother, Sean Mulvaney of netics from the University of Cin- back. She carried a bouquet of red Laguna Beach, Calif. Authors of most of the books will print at the sale as well, like Laguna Beach, Calif. cinnati. roses. The bridegroom, a graduate of be present to sign them for purchas- “Elizabethtown and Union County,” Miss Susan Meyer of San Fran- He has held post-doctoral fellow- Mrs. Nadine Pereless of Locust Westfield High School, received a ers, and most of the books will be sold by Charles Aquilina, Richard T. Koles cisco, Calif., a friend of the couple, ships with the Cleveland Clinic Foun- was the matron of honor for her sister. Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychol- for $20 or $25 each. and Jean Rae Turner. and Mrs. Betty Scarbrough Dixon of dation and Stanford University, and The bridal attendants included Miss ogy from Rowan University. Pres- Among the selections will be books On Sunday, December 12, the His- Palo Alto, Calif., the grandmother of is currently employed as a research Chrissy Byrwa of Clarksboro and Mrs. ently, he is employed as a territory by Michael Yesenko recounting Gen- torical Society will hold a meeting at the bride, read passages from the scientist with Pfizer in La Jolla, Calif. Cheryl Conk of Linden. All wore manager with Epicor Software Cor- eral William Maxwell’s and General 2:30 p.m. at the Dr. Carl Hanson House. bible during the ceremony. Mrs. Following a wedding trip to Ber- bordeaux satin and chiffon floor- poration in Irvine, Calif. George Washington’s activities in the Guest speaker Ronald Goldberger will Patricia Reller of Robbinsdale, Minn., muda, the couple relocated from Palo length dresses and carried bouquets Following a wedding trip to St. area during the Revolutionary War. discuss Alexander Hamilton and Aaron the aunt of the bridegroom, was the Alto, Calif. to San Diego, Calif. of white and light pink roses. Lucia, the couple resides in Laguna There also will be books tracing Burr and their fatal duel. It will be musical soloist. Michael Rizzo of Westfield, a friend Beach, Calif. the founding and history of such com- open to the public and light refresh- A reception, given by the bride’s munities as Springfield, Hillside, ments will be served. parents, was held at the Clarion Hotel Son, Aidan James, and Towers in Edison. The Joe Elefante combo provided music for Welcomed By Harpers dancing, with ballads sung by Eu- Denise and Jim Harper of Scotch gene Goldston. 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Starting at $175.00 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 9, 2004 Page 7 We May Not Always Feel Presbyterian Church Sets Like Doing What God Asks Candlelight Carol Service By MSGR. WILLIAM C. HARMS I don’t feel like doing my homework. WESTFIELD — The Presbyte- Lovely Fragrance?” by Healty Willan, Many young people, and some not I don’t feel like going to see this rian Church in Westfield, located at and “Magnificat” and “Nunc so young, base their activities en- person, or shaking hands with him, or the corner of Mountain Avenue and Dimittis” by Ralph Vaughn Williams. tirely on what they feel like doing, or even smiling at her. East Broad Street, will present its The Chancel Handbell Choir also would prefer not to do in particular I don’t feel like giving the help I’ve annual Candlelight Carol Service this will perform “A Christmas Suite for circumstances. Some just do not want been asked for, I don’t want to com- Sunday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. Handbells” by Arnold Sherman, and to make an effort. Others are con- mit myself, and I don’t feel like going A candlelight processional, with “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” ar- vinced that if they do not feel like to that meeting. the Chancel Choir chanting the ranged by Betty Garre. Traditional doing something it is often better not I don’t feel like struggling against plainsong “Of The Father’s Love carols, with congregational partici- to do it at all. time, pausing, reflecting, meditating Begotten,” will open the service. pation, will be interspersed through- They think that they are being un- on the word, and I don’t feel like The Chancel Choir, accompanied out the evening. true to themselves if they do some- praying. by the Chancel Handbell Choir, will Soloists for the service will in- thing simply because they are forced Why? Why do we need to make an present “Messe de Minuit pour clude Lisa Lazarides, Wendy effort, to live each day as you want us Noel” by Marc-Antoine Walden, Tom Booth and Ralph to do it. They think that is just pre- HELPING THE HOMELESS…Teenagers and their chaperones from the St. tending, especially in relation to God: to live it, Lord? Helen’s Parish Youth Group in Westfield prepare to sleep out on the front lawn Charpentier. Brown. William Clisham is the “I do not see why I should smile at It’s not easy. of the parish for the Sixth Annual “Sleep-out for the Homeless” event held Other selections that evening will Musical Director and Organist. somebody, pray, or go to religious It’s not much fun. recently. Forty-five parish members solicited the congregation and general public include “Now Glad of Heart Be The public is invited to the con- service, if I do not feel like it.” So often, what I feel like doing is to sponsor them for every hour they remained outdoors, emulating the homeless Everyone” by Michael Praetorius; cert service in the candlelit Sanctu- This attitude arises from a misun- just what I shouldn’t do. and their everyday conditions. Over $3,000 was collected to benefit families at the “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” by ary of the church. An offering will derstanding of the meaning of free- Yes, I know, Lord, I should make Ozanam Catholic Charities Family Shelter in Edison. David Willcocks; “What Is This be received. dom. Respecting children’s freedom an effort, even when I don’t feel a bit does not always mean allowing them like it. to do whatever they want to do. We are all called in varied roles to Christmas Story to Feature Willow Grove Church Lists The freedom that God offers is not try. I am called to try as a parent, the freedom to do anything that comes student, banker, baker, scientist, as- into one’s head. What God offers is sembly line worker, broker, physician, Minister’s Artistic Rendition Date For Holiday Luncheon the freedom to love authentically, attorney, son, daughter, and so forth. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow Individuals also are invited to attend ourselves, others and God, regardless If we do not work at what we are WESTFIELD – The United Meth- donna and Child. Grove Presbyterian Church, located the free Stretches for Health exercise of how we feel. called to do, little would be accom- odist Women of the First United Meth- Reverend Labriola is a United at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, program held every Tuesday from I don’t feel like getting up and I plished. We would not have the many odist Church of Westfield will hold Methodist minister who has served will hold its Holiday Luncheon/Pro- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Willow Grove. don’t feel like going to bed. elements that make our lives safe, their Christmas Program this Satur- at parishes in the tri-state area. Be- gram on Tuesday, December 14, at Anyone interested in attending the I don’t feel like going to work or I comfortable, and enjoyable. day, December 11, beginning at 10 fore entering the ministry, he was a noon in the church’s Ryno Hall. holiday luncheon and program is don’t feel like going to college. Yes, it is hard to be a human being, a.m. commercial artist working for an Co-sponsored by the 12 O’Clock asked to make a reservation by Sun- I don’t feel like doing the house- and it is hard to be a loving person. The Christmas Story will be told advertising agency in New York Club (for senior citizens) and the day, December 12. To make a reser- work and I don’t feel like doing the The Lord Jesus may not have felt like through inspirational readings, spe- City. church’s Women’s Association, this vation or if transportation is needed, ironing. giving His life for all humanity, but cial music and the singing of Christ- He has developed a series of pro- program will be open to the public . please call Barbara Couphos at (908) He responded to the Father’s wish. mas carols as the Reverend Matthew grams called “preaching with paint” The cost to attend is $4. 322-7892. Rosary Altar Society Jesus loved us and gave His life for V. Labriola, an artist, creates a large which he has presented in numerous The 4+ Class of the Willow Grove For more information about His brothers and sisters. painting in pastel chalks of the Ma- churches throughout the metropoli- Pre-School will present its Christmas Willow Grove, please call the Sets Christmas Party I suggest one start asking, what tan area for many years. Pageant. Organist Marilyn Thorne church office at (908) 232-5678, e- WESTFIELD – A Christmas party does God want of me, instead of how Jewish Women Slate A festive brunch will precede the will then play Christmas music and mail [email protected] or visit for the Holy Rosary Altar Society of I feel about this or that. Hanukkah Celebration presentation. A $5 donation is re- lead all in singing holiday carols. www.scotchplains.com/wgpc. Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s Roman * * * * * * * quested to help defray expenses. Catholic churches will take place on Monsignor Harms serves as Pas- COUNTY – The National Coun- Reservations are required. The gen- Thursday, December 16, at noon. tor of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic cil of Jewish Women (NCJW), Union eral public is welcome to attend. For It will be held at the Parish Center Church, located at 1600 Rahway Av- County Section, will welcome mem- information and reservations, please of St. Helen’s Church, located on enue in Westfield. bers, friends and guests of the com- call the church office at (908) 233- Lambertsmill Road in Westfield. munity to its Hanukkah Party on 4211. The event will include Christmas Meeting Is Scheduled Monday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m. carols and stories. Participants are The celebration will take place at First Baptist Slates asked to bring a brown bag lunch, and For PREP Caregivers the home of Section Co-President refreshments will be provided. Ev- SUMMIT – PREP (People Respon- Gloria Brown in Elizabeth. A light Advent Luncheon eryone is welcome. sible for Elderly Persons), a monthly dinner of homemade latkes and other WESTFIELD – The First Baptist support group for caregivers, will meet food will be served. Church of Westfield has announced Sisterhood Reveals on Wednesday, December 15, from 7 The cost is $12 per person. Fol- that an Advent Luncheon, sponsored to 9 p.m. lowing the event, donations of per- by the Christian Education Commit- Mah Jongg Event Presented by SAGE Eldercare, the sonal care items, toiletries and big tee, will take place at noon on Sun- CRANFORD – The Sisterhood of group is offered on the third Wednes- wooden puzzles will be made to day, December 12, at the church. Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim will day of each month. Participants meet Children’s Specialized Hospital of Soup and beverages will be pro- sponsor its first annual Doris at SAGE’s Spend-A-Day Adult Day Mountainside’s in-patient and out- vided. Diners are asked to bring fin- Bloomfield Mah Jongg tournament Health Center, located at 550 Spring- patient centers. To respond, please ger sandwiches, salads or desserts to on Sunday, April 3, 2005 from 10 field Avenue in Berkeley Heights. call Ms. Brown at (908) 352-1207. share with others. The children will a.m. to 4 p.m. Caregivers are provided with emo- Inspired by Jewish values, the entertain with Christmas songs and The tournament will take place at tional support, community resources, NCJW is a volunteer organization there will be crafts to make and take the synagogue, located at 338 Walnut effective problem solving and coping that takes a progressive stance on home. Avenue in Cranford. Breakfast and strategies, plus the chance to share issues such as child welfare, women’s The worship service will begin with lunch will be served. 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PUBLICATION Open House is Scheduled Girl Scout Troop No. 498 For JCC Nursery School Helps Handicapped Kids SCOTCH PLAINS — The Jewish ally, children and parents in atten- WESTFIELD – Senior Girl Scout matted diskettes, and games; Community Center (JCC) of Central dance will be able to participate in a Troop No. 498 of Westfield is collect- General supplies – baby wipes, New Jersey Nursery School will spon- sample class and tour the facility. ing donations for Camp Acorn, a sum- gloves (non-latex), straws, paper tow- sor an Open House for new families Registration for the 2005-2006 mer camp and winter weekend pro- els, napkins and paper plates. on Monday, December 20, at 9:30 Nursery School year will begin on gram for children and young adults For more information about a.m. at the Wilf Jewish Community Tuesday, January 4, 2005. Children with multiple disabilities located in Camp Acorn, please visit Campus, located at 1391 Martine who will turn two, three, four or five South Jersey. www.campacorn.org. Avenue in Scotch Plains. years old before October 1 are eli- Part of the therapy that they are Parents interested in the NAEYC- gible for enrollment. given involves art projects, games Kiwanis to Continue accredited JCC Nursery School and Families expecting to enroll their and computer activities. Sale of Luminaries full-day kindergarten for the 2005- children in the JCC Nursery School or Collection boxes will be located at 2006 school year are encouraged to kindergarten must be members of the Westfield High School, Wilson, Wash- FANWOOD – The Scotch Plains- attend this program. JCC. Membership information will be ington, and McKinley Elementary Fanwood Kiwanis Club’s annual lu- Guests will have an opportunity to available at the time of the visit. Schools and Roosevelt Intermediate minary sale will be held on two con- learn about the nursery school as they To register for the Open House, School in Westfield, as well as the secutive Saturdays, December 11 and Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Girl Scouts of Washington Rock 18, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and on visit classrooms. Susan Bennett, Early please call Ms. Bennett at (908) 889- ENJOYING THE SEASON’S EATS…Members of the Westfield Area Chamber Childhood Director, will answer ques- 8800, extension no. 204. Those inter- Council Office, located at 201 Grove Wednesday, December 22, the final of Commerce (WACC) gathered at the Northside Trattoria in Westfield and Street, East in Westfield. day of the sale, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. tions about the Nursery School and ested, but unable to attend are urged enjoyed the delicious holiday eats on December 1. Early Childhood Programs. Addition- to call and schedule a daytime tour. Camp Acorn is in need of the follow- Kiwanis luminaries will be avail- ing supplies to continue its program: able at the Fanwood Municipal Ga- ® Additional Flu Inoculation Art supplies – paints in all colors rage at a cost of 40 cents for candle, It’s King Koil Time at Mackie Furniture (tempera), paint brushes with big bag and sand, which make up a com- handles, scissors, hole punches, plete set. Purchasers are asked to bring “MORE MATTRESS FOR YOUR MONEY” Scheduled on December 14 sponges, any type of paper for art a container for the sand. projects (or poster board), markers, The theme for this year’s event will WESTFIELD – After conducting eligible residents as possible of the colored pencils, rubber cement, glue/ be “We Support Our Troops.” All two flu inoculation programs, the department’s participating commu- glue sticks, felt squares in all colors, proceeds from the sale will benefit Westfield Regional Health Depart- nities, one additional flu inoculation foam squares in all colors, pom-poms the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Kiwanis ment has announced it has a very program has been scheduled for Tues- and other art decorating supplies, such Club’s charitable endeavors. limited supply of flu vaccine avail- day, December 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. as sequins, macaroni, watercolor paints For more information, please call Bill able. The program will be held in the and paper, and disposable paint cups; Lehman at (908) 518-0713. Interested In an attempt to service as many Court Room on the first floor of the Games – beach balls, wiffle balls individuals are asked to refrain from Westfield Municipal Building, located and bats and beanbags; calling the Fanwood Department of Pub- 1st Congregational Sets at 425 East Broad Street in Westfield. Computers – computer paper, for- lic Works or the Municipal Building. It will be open to residents of MORE VALUE! ‘Ceremony of Carols’ Westfield, Fanwood, Mountainside, WESTFIELD – The Festival Cho- Garwood, Roselle Park and Spring- History of CNJ Railroad $ queen rus of the First Congregational Church field. set of Westfield, 125 Elmer Street, will Registration and vaccination will present Benjamin Britten’s “A Cer- be held at that time on a first come- Is Showcased at Library 599 emony of Carols” during their 10 first served basis, contingent upon a.m. worship service on Sunday, De- vaccine supply. CRANFORD – The history of the others that have ceased operation. cember 12. Participants will be required to pro- Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) Additional CNJ railroad depots and King Koil King Koil Pillow Top This work, Britten’s settings of old vide proof of residency and must meet is revisited through financial documents other facilities are spotlighted in some English carol texts, is composed for guidelines issued by the Centers for (stocks and bonds), books, postcards, of the books included in the display. $ $ chorus and harp. Noted harpist Karen Disease Control. Strict adherence to photographs and ephemera currently “Cranford Volume II” in the “Images 699 Lindquist will perform the virtuoso eligibility requirements will be en- on exhibit at the Cranford Public Li- of America” series contains such queen set 799 queen set harp part. Soloists will be Meredith forced. Those eligible to receive the brary, located at 224 Walnut Avenue. material and is available at the li- King, Full & Bonus Savings! Hoffmann-Thomson and Karen vaccine are as follows: Reproductions are used extensively brary, although it is not for sale there. Twin Sets FREE Sozio. All children age six to 23 months; in the display to protect original ma- The originals of most of the items Also Available Delivery & Removal of The church’s Director of Music, adults age 65 and older (all individu- terial from extended exposure to fluo- reproduced for the display are the at Similar Old Bedding Dr. Barbara Thomson, will conduct als age 65 and older must bring their rescent lighting. property of the exhibitor, Bob Kluge Savings! Come in for details. the performance. Medicare card); persons age two to The exhibit will be featured of Roselle Park. A long-time collec- The public is cordially invited to 64 years with underlying chronic throughout this month and may be tor of graphic and paper Americana Mackie Furniture attend. medical conditions (documentation viewed during regular library hours. and other collectibles, he has shared For further information, please con- from a physician must be presented It marks the first time many items like his varied interests through numer- 320 Somerset Street, North Plainfield tact: Dr. Barbara Thomson of the First stating the condition and the need for the financial documents (even the ous exhibits in New Jersey, New York 908-756-3274 Congregational Church of Westfield the flu inoculation); all women who copies), have been gathered together and Pennsylvania. at (908) 233-2494 or e-mail to will be pregnant during the influenza for public view. Originals of some items reproduced 902629 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10 to 5 [email protected]. season (present through April 2005); While the items span a fairly wide in the display reside in other collec- residents of nursing homes and long- range of CNJ history, more emphasis tions. For their cooperation, Mr. Kluge term care facilities; children age six has been given to its Main Line and the has extended special appreciation to months to 18 years on chronic aspirin stations along it in area communities the Cranford Historical Society, the therapy; health care workers involved such as Elizabeth and Plainfield. The Museum of American Financial His- in direct patient care, and out-of-home enlargements from vintage postcards tory of New York City, Jordan Demar caregivers and household contacts of show some stations still in use, and of Marlton, Charles Helfrich of children less than six months of age. now serviced by NJ Transit, as well as Roselle and the Cranford Hotel. 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Scotch Plains Recreation Events DECA Sponsors Toy Drive, Senior Line Dancing: Taught by be transferable to another person if THE STUDENT VIEW Sandy and Lou Smehil, the class Adopt-A-Family Program the trip has a waiting list. The weekly column written by local high school students will be held Wednesdays, Decem- Holiday touring and tea at Lib- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch in various churches and synagogues ber 1 through February 9, (no class erty Hall: Wednesday, December Plains-Fanwood High School DECA throughout the county, until permanent January 12). Classes are held in the 8. Departure at noon from Chapter, an association of marketing housing becomes available to them. Towne House in Green Forest Park Brookside Park, Hetfield Avenue, December 15 Will Be Very Tense Day students, is sponsoring its 14th Annual In addition, DECA asks the com- from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee Scotch Plains. Return approxi- Toy Drive to benefit the needy and munity to consider its Adopt-A-Fam- is $15 for residents, $20 for non- mately 4:30 p.m. Fee: $45. For Pupils Awaiting College Decisions homeless during the holiday season. ily program, where residents provide residents. Register in the Recre- Built on the eve of the Revolu- DECA is currently collecting mon- necessities for a specific family in the ation Office in the Municipal Build- tion, Liberty Hall in Union was By MICHELLE KUPPERSMITH Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times school; some even applied to the etary donations to aid the purchase of Interfaith Council network. By join- ing on Park Avenue. home to the prominent Livingston same school I did! So any class where toys, clothing and household items ing together, community members Beware United States Postal em- The Community School of Scotch and Kean families of New Jersey there is even a minute of free time for the homeless of the Union County will positively impact these families Plains-Fanwood has affiliated with and was associated with many of ployees — December 15 is rapidly turns into a discussion of who’s ap- Interfaith Council. who are trying to rebuild their lives. the Township of Scotch Plains Rec- the events that shaped the nation’s approaching. For the average per- plying where and the chances that These gifts will be distributed on Those who wish to contribute as an reation Department this semester to destiny. A local estate set on 26 son, that means winter break is just each person has to get in. Thursday, December 16, when DECA individual or organization to the Toy provide educational, cultural and acres, it is a jewel complete with a around the corner and chestnuts are As of late I have declined to com- will hold its 14th Annual Holiday Drive, or those who want to partici- history-oriented trips for area resi- 50-room mansion, of which do- roasting on an open fire. But for ment on my impressions about my Party for the Interfaith children. pate in the Adopt-A-Family program, dents. Individuals are invited to cents will give a guided tour. The many high school seniors, the 15th schoolmates’ odds of acceptance in Many of the families participating in should call DECA at (908) 889-8600 broaden their horizons by partak- mansion will be especially exquis- is D-Day. order to avoid bad karma coming my the party live in temporary shelters and as soon as possible. ing in these EduTravel opportuni- ite with its holiday decorations. On No, it’s not the invasion of way on the 15th. I can’t escape the ties, specifically geared for family the glass porch, group members Normandy kind of D-Day, but Deci- hysteria in any class, including my outings. These excursions may be will enjoy tea with sandwiches, pe- sion Day. It is the day that most of us all-junior physics course. I act as a given as a gift for a birthday, anni- tite scones, pastries and clotted will hear back from our early deci- sage, dispensing advice about class versary or upcoming holiday. A cream and jams. There also will be sion university, our first choice rank and grade point average. minimum of 15 registrants is re- time at Liberty Hall for group mem- schools that we have put on a pedes- I try to distance them from the line quired for each trip to operate. En- bers to walk the grounds on their tal and worshipped for the past year. of questioning about where I’m ap- rollments limited. EduTravel res- own and to browse the museum gift We have thrown caution to the wind plying, but like the Colorado River, ervations are not refundable but may shop. and put financial concerns in our they have worn me down like the pockets; if accepted, we are legally Grand Canyon. Even my teachers obligated to attend our early deci- are in on the game, languishing sion school unless there are extenu- alongside us in a show of comrade- ating circumstances. ship and compassion. I am one of these perpetually tense The rumor mill is in full swing, Weight-Loss students. I mutter in my sleep and having seen blood in the water; last and weight maintenance via talk nonstop about the love I have for week I was surprised to find out that “my school” which also happens to I was applying to Tufts University be the school of about four other early decision, a fact apparently sup- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times people that applied early. I start to plied by my mom to another parent. WE NEED YOUR HELP…The Westfield Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Associa- Clinical Hypnosis question myself about whether or Of course this information was false, tion (FMBA) Local No. 30 are asking for help in their holiday donation program not I should’ve taken Physics Hon- to feed the needy. All items will be accepted at fire headquarters, 405 North 96% success-rate. AMA approved. but it is a fair indicator of the climate Avenue, West, until 9 p.m. on Friday, December 17. 2 or 3 private office visits are needed. ors last year, or why I quit soccer in around Westfield High School This is not a diet. the seventh grade. Who knows, I (WHS) these days. If we had a terror could have been the next Mia Hamm alert system, terror being supreme Westfield Firefighters Local Plans “There’s a reason Dr G. by now and I would have my pick of fear of rejection, WHS would be at has one of the busiest universities to attend. level red right now. clinical hypnosis specialty I live by the mantra, “coulda, So watch out come 11:54 p.m. on Ninth Annual Holiday Food Drive woulda, shoulda,” and gobble up any the 15th because that is when the practices in the nation.” articles in the newspaper offering first lunch period starts and I assure WESTFIELD – The Westfield to approximately 75 Westfield fami- insight into college admissions. I you there will be numerous gray- Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Associa- lies, with the number increasing to 135 - USA Synicated News Radio check my college’s website inces- tion (FMBA) Local No. 30 will conduct its families in 2003. faced seniors zooming down Rahway ninth annual Holiday Food Drive for needy Contributions from local citizens santly, hoping for an update, any Avenue on their way home. I warn Dr. Ronald J. Glassman, Ph.D., M.P.H. update. Right now, I just want to find area residents throughout December. make up approximately 50 food bas- you not to honk at them either, for Non-perishable food items will be kets, with Local No. 30 making up the Board Certified / Registered / Insured out if I’m in or out; ask me if I feel road rage goes hand-in-hand with Columbia University Affiliated accepted at fire headquarters, 405 North additional baskets required. Local No. this way on the 15th and my answer rejection. 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He re- SPECIAL READER…McKinley Elementary School Principal Claudia Andreski Brett Denicola Megan Pulliam sentation by instrumental music turned as guest speaker in 2000. read two stories to her students during “Principal’s Night,” a special promotional Elizabeth Dennerlein Alison Ricardo REGULAR HONOR ROLL event at Barnes & Noble in Clark on November 29. teacher Barry Furrer, during which Mr. Furrer’s collection has appeared Brandon Dietz Melissa Riegel GRADE 8 – 82 STUDENTS he shared memorabilia from Ameri- in numerous books on Sousa. He also Mary-Juliet Donohue Alicia Rogers Jennifer Ames Rachel Kreutzer can composer John Philip Sousa. wrote an article that appears in the “Heri- McKinley Principal Reads Marykate Doyle Philip Russo Ravisher Atkar Christopher Kwon Mr. Furrer, who possesses the single tage of Band Music Encyclopedia.” Shannon Doyle Drew Schapow Michael Avram Jacob Lang largest private collection of Sousa Prior to Mr. Furrer’s presentation, the Kathleen Esler Arielle Silverman Ashley Bambo Rachael Leahy memorabilia in the country, has been students read “John Philip Sousa,” a Stories at Area Book Store Caroline Fahey Dylan Simon John Barnes Diana Maliqi collecting for approximately 25 years. book in the “Getting to Know the World’s Emily Gluck Emma Smelkinson Drew Bergin Matthew Marcus His collection includes original auto- Greatest Composers” series, in which WESTFIELD – Claudia Andreski, students at “Principal’s Night” on the Adam Goldberg Nicole Spera Jonathan Berman Dayna Marino Principal of McKinley Elementary evening of November 29 at Barnes & graphs, concert programs, photo- he was given credit for his contributions. Joseph Graves Virginia Spinelli Stephan Binetti Victoria Martinez graphs, manuscripts, financial docu- Sousa, who was best known as a School in Westfield, read stories to her Noble in Clark. Kate Heffernan Sarah Spitz Mallory Boesch Joseph Martoglio McKinley families were invited to ments, sheet music and band uniforms. composer, also led the U.S. Marine Christopher Heinbockel Lindsay Steinbach Jackson Browning Tyler Mase He has also collected novels penned Band and his own Sousa Band, tour- Pingry School Reports hear their principal read a story and Zachary Helfand Jenna Strauss Elizabeth Buchanan Cyndil Matthew use special vouchers when shopping by Sousa, who was known as “The ing both ensembles across the United Jakiyah Herron Sarah Szollar Mark Cafiero Eric Moran March King.” States and internationally for 39 years. AP Scholar Awards to raise money for the school. Ap- Kyle Higgins Madeline Tiedrich Matthew Catenacci Matthew Morgan proximately 20 percent of all pur- In 1992, Mr. Furrer served as guest Therefore, his artifacts continue to be BERNARDS TOWNSHIP – Head- Valerie Hoffman Kelsey Wilson Nicholas Chartrain Julia Murphy curator at the Great American Brass discovered all over the globe. master John Neiswender and Upper chases made for the entire week, be- Leslie Holt Melissa Wong Colleen Cleary Samuel Murphy School Director Jon Leef announced ginning on November 29, would be Miles Hsu Siyu Xiao Benjamin Colvin Dana Newman the Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar donated to the school. REGULAR HONOR ROLL Paulina Cortes Robert O’Rourke Awards for Pingry School students. Mrs. Andreski read “Put Your Eyes GRADE 7 – 87 STUDENTS Brittany Cortinhal David Ortuso Up Here” by Kalli Dakos. The book Andrew Davinson Marisa Palestino The pupils took the AP exams in May Jamie Ackerman Kelly Irving of 2004 after completing challenging is appropriate for kindergarteners to Anthony DePaolo Evan Paulan second graders. Next, she read Calvin Antoniewicz Rebecca Kape college-level courses. The exams, which Andrew Arnold Michael Kaufhold Adria DeVita Ross Pohling “Ruby’s Wish” by Shrin Yim Bridges Natalie DiFrancesco Carla Ralston were administered by The College Board, Nicole Aronson Daniel Krack recognize different levels of achieve- to the third to fifth graders. Nicholas Dougert Samuel Reichbach All of the students sat quietly while Zachary Bakhtin Kristin Kukis ment based on student performance and Allison Barba Lindsey LaRusso Joshua Einbinder Ryan Rocha number of exams taken. listening to the stories. When the sto- Dennis Elwell Brandon Rolnick ries ended, they rushed in to give Mrs. Richard Barber Su Hee Lee The National AP Scholar Award, Mark Bishop Rachael Lobo Eric Fahrenthold Harrison Sacks the AP Scholar with Distinction Andreski a big hug. Megan Boersig Kevin Machlowitz Mark Fischetti Todd Saunders Award, the AP Scholar with Honor McKinley School has set a goal to Michael Forgash Matthew Scharpf read 10,000 books by the end of the John Bohlinger Nina Mantle Awards and AP Scholar Awards were Jonathan Brucia Danielle Marino Alyssa Frank Christopher Sheehan distributed to students in Andover, Bask- school year. As the children read the Justin Butler Sara Mitchell Patrick Fringer Moira Smith ing Ridge, Bridgewater, Hillsborough, books, they report to their teachers Dominique Gillyard Emily Tebbetts about what they read. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN The Raiders’ seemingly shaky start title and a 1-0 topping of Ramapo Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times began with a 1-0, overtime loss to the before being stopped by Wall for the Three games into the season, a No. 1 ranked Delbarton Green Wave New Jersey Group 3 crown. doubting Thomas would have written in their season opener on September “Every year we get doubted,” said off the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High 10. After losing to Linden, 1-0, the Raider Head Coach Tom Breznitsky. School boys soccer team as a poten- Raiders slumped to 1-2 and a season “We lose quality players. We have a tial contender for the Union County of mediocrity may have been on the 20-game winning season. We win a Tournament (UCT) or the North Jer- minds of many. county or section championship and sey, Section 2, Group 3 titles. By Afterwards, six straight victories everybody thinks the following year season’s end, however, the situation before a 1-0 loss to top-10 ranked we are not going to do it again. I think was much different as the Raiders Kearny on October 4 boosted the consistently for the past 17 years, we won both titles, in addition to their Raiders’ record to 7-3. The Raiders have proved them wrong.” 19th Watchung Conference title, then rolled with 16 straight victories, Within that winning span, the most played in their 11th Group 3 champi- including a 1-0 win over Union for memorable victory came on October David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times onship game and finished with a 23- A MASSIVE WAVE OF BLUE ON THE HORIZON…The Westfield boys cross-country team saved its best performance the UCT crown, a 4-1 crushing of 20 at Walnut Avenue Elementary till last when the team finished eighth at the Meet of Champions in Holmdel Park. 4 record. Middletown South for the sectional CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 PERRELLA RANKED NO.3 WHS ALL-TIME AT MOC X-C Blue Devil Boys Saved Best Performance Till Last

By DAVID B. CORBIN spot the Devil wave of Blue. and Perrella finished 1-2 in very close Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Led by junior Jeff Perrella and se- races. Perrella finished the UC race On the horizon a different wave of nior Rob Broadbent, the Blue Devils, with a personal best (PB) time of blue became visible last year when who were beaten in their dual meet, 16:03 on the course at Warinanco the Westfield High School boys cross- became a formidable force and nipped Park in Roselle. Broadbent ran a PB country team began to emerge as a at the Cougars’ heels in the Watchung 16:34 and senior Mike Gorski (16:52) viable contender in Union County. Conference (WC) meet and the Union and junior Kris Kagan (16:59) fin- This year an even stronger Blue Devil County (UC) meet to place second in ished ninth and 10th, respectively. pack had the perennial county cham- both but crept closer each time. The Blue Devils went on to capture pion Cranford Cougars looking over Cranford had a total of 22 to the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 their backs until the final meet of the Westfield’s 37 in the WC meet and title at Warinanco Park in Roselle. At season, the Meet of Champions, where edged Westfield 34-43 in the UC meet. that time, the No. 16 Blue Devil boys the Cougars had to peer forward to In both races Cougar Joe McKinney CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CONTRIBUTING TO A STELLAR SEASON…Senior Tri-Captain Casey Hoynes-O’Connor, No. 8, was one of many who MYER, BORKOWSKY, BAEZ IGNITED BLUE DEVILS contributed to the Raiders’ stellar season, which included another North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 title and Head Coach Tom Breznitsky’s 500th career victory on October 20 against Cranford. Blue Devil V’Ballers Serve BALESTRIERE, HAMBLETON; COACHES’ UC 1ST TEAM Lady Soccer Raiders Played Up Successful, 16-6, Season By FRED LECOMTE “Entering into our second rebuilding Perhaps the Blue Devils most satis- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times year, I was unsure how we were going fying and finest hour and a half came As in past years, this year was no to do this year,” stated Torok. “I had a when they faced Union in the county Strong, Finished Very Strong different as the Westfield High School transfer from Puerto Rico, a transfer tournament. “It was a three-game girls’ volleyball team stood out above from Union Catholic (Erin Roudebush) match that was very, very close. It the rest and played at a superior level who had to sit out 30 days, so that kind was very loud, a really exciting back- By DAVID B. CORBIN came it. That really pushed them,” “Holmdel was a stepping stone. Our with composure, enthusiasm and poise. of gave us two seasons.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times said Raider Head Coach Kevin Ewing. kids just had enough and said they Since 1995 when Bev Torok took All expectations may not have been Push they did when they swatted were going to the sectional finals.” over as Head coach, the Blue Devils met; however, this year’s Scotch the Holmdel Hornets, 5-0, in the Senior forwards Jenna Balestriere have continued the tradition of captur- Looking for the Perfect Plains-Fanwood High School girls quarterfinals of the North Jersey, Sec- (First Team All-UC*) and Jessie ing the Watchung Conference title. They soccer team expected to have a good tion 2, Group 3 Tournament in Scotch Sapienza (Third Team All-UC*) were, made it to the semifinals of the Union Holiday Gift or Stocking Stuffer? season and got one. The lady Raiders, Plains on November 4, then jolted “probably two of the fastest kids in County tournament where they were How about improving your golf game with who burst onto the state top-20 charts No. 8 Mendham after a 3-1 shootout the county. They were physically stopped by Rahway, played in the several times this year, finished 17-3- in Mendham on November 8 before strong and good at holding the ball up quarterfinals of the NJSIAA State tour- Michael A. Kierner 2 and were ranked 12th just after the being stopped, 3-1, by top-seeded CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 nament and finished with a 16-6 record. PGA Teaching Professional sectional finals this season and have Ridge in the finals on November 11. At Shackamaxon Country Club no intention of faltering in the years “Holmdel was a pretty tough team to come. and our kids came out and just buried Purchase a gift certificate series of 3,4, or 5 golf The Raider girls received the top them. Mendham was an excellent OWEN BRAND lessons and receive one playing lesson Free. seed for the Union County Tourna- team and played tough. They had ment but did not meet their expecta- some really good skilled players up Your Home-Town For information, please call 908-451-8049 tions when they were stunned, 2-1, by front and we shut them down and won ninth-seeded Rahway in the in the shootout. Lauren Mains (sopho- MORTGAGE BANKER quarterfinals. more goalie) did a really good job and “It was just a game where Rahway so did all the other kids. Ridge, it was had the luck on their side. They put a story of two halves. They had a little ISB MORTGAGE CO., LLC some in and we didn’t. They had three mystique around them and our kids shots on goal and made two and we were kind of sitting around watching had about 15 and made one. That them but we came ready to play in the happens in soccer but the kids over- second half,” said Ewing who added, Residential - Construction Commercial - Bridge Loans Local: (908) 789-2730 Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 26 [email protected]

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Last Saturday, I passed up the them to hear: Westfield Leader microfilm revealed Phillipsburg-Piscataway and New “These refs stink. They are so preju- that a teacher named Harper Adams Providence-Florence New Jersey diced against us.” (Hmmm, is that actually started a wrestling club team playoff games to go to Bensalem (Pa.) why Easton had more penalties for in 1939-40, and the team went 0-7 as Memorial Field and watch Neshaminy more yards?) a varsity sport in 1940-41. The fol- edge Easton 21-14 in the PIAA AAAA “How could he call him out of lowing year (possibly because of Eastern Championship game. The win bounds. He was obviously inbounds.” World War II) wrestling was dropped earned the Redskins – and me, their (Hmmm, the ref was two feet away and didn’t resurface until the winter latest bandwagon jumper – a trip to from the receiver as he tried to catch of 1957-58. Hershey this Saturday for a 5 p.m. the ball and stay inbounds; the fan Although it was just a club team, meeting with Pennsylvania’s top- was at least 75 yards away, on the WHS did host one of the district tour- ranked team, Pittsburgh Central opposite sideline!) naments on February 24, 1940, using Catholic. “Do you think (Neshaminy coach the old gymnasium at Roosevelt Jun- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times I’ve lived in Bucks County, Pa., the Mark) Schmidt is using Georg ior High (now Intermediate) School, SERVING UP VOLLEYBALL SUCCESS…The Westfield High School girls volleyball team, left, served up a very past 26 years, including the last 13 in (Coleman) too much,” after Coleman behind the stage in the auditorium. successful, 16-6, season. With a lot of young talent, the Blue Devils look to have a fine season next year. Langhorne, one of Neshaminy’s send- was stopped for a one-yard gain. The next year, Westfield opened ing districts. But because of work (Hmmm, considering it was the first with a 38-0 loss to Roselle Park, and commitments I’ve rarely been able to period, and just his second of 25 followed with losses to Somerville, see many football games. Those work carries, I don’t think so.) Washington (now Warren Hills) twice, Westfield Lady Blue Devils Serve commitments weren’t in the way this “I think it’s time we opened it up.” Springfield Regional (now Jonathan fall, and I’ve gotten to see a handful (Hmmm, I think three plays into a Dayton), Union and Bound Brook. Up Successful, 16-6, Volleyball Season of games at Heartbreak Ridge, game is too early to change a game WHS’s regular lineup in 1940-41: Neshaminy’s legendary field on Route plan that’s produced a 12-1 record.) Schuyler Livingston (98 pounds), CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 1 in Middletown Township. It’s great “This other team (Easton) doesn’t Harry Johnson (105), George to see a packed stadium with mem- belong on the field with us. If it wasn’t Breitfelter (115), Walt Nichols (125), and-forth action packed match right side hitting position. She had will be the rest of the cast. bers of the student body cheering for the interception and fumble into Angelo Bavosa (135), Bob throughout. The game on the line 2.03 passing percentage, 108 attacks “All of these girls have a tremen- wildly, or guys wearing “S-K-I-N-S” the end zone and the three missed Hohenstein (145), Bob Lowe (155), many different times and we either attempts and 38 kills. dous amount of varsity experience. or “NHS” painted on their chests. field goals, we’d be ahead 37-7.” That Tom Wyckoff (165), Bob Allen (175) held off or attacked and pulled through “A very athletic person (Baez),” They all played together and that will This year’s Redskins are 13-1, the one was answered by an elderly and Ted Conover (heavyweight). into the victory,” said Torok. Torok pointed out. “On a number one only be so much helpful for next year, loss coming in overtime to defending Neshaminy female fan: “This isn’t (A backup 155-pounder was Gene Three of the Blue Devils’ top per- match she ran across the whole court so it’s very promising and exciting to state AAAA champion North Penn in shoulda, coulda, woulda, sir. The fact Hohenstein, who went 0-2. Later in formers will graduate this year. Tal- to make a save and did so easily.” know coming in that these girls un- October. That loss was avenged in the is, it’s 14-7. Deal with it.” life he was better known as one of ented athleticism by senior Co-Captain The Blue Devils will return junior derstand,” commented Torok. Eastern AAAA semifinals by a 52-34 “That was a horrible, horrible spot,” Westfield’s finest family doctors.) Lizzy Myers enabled the Blue Devils to Jillion Olsen who will occupy the As to the success of the Blue Devil score. Pittsburgh Central Catholic is after a late Easton drive was kept THE NAME GAME play consistently. This top offensive starting role as middle blocker. Jun- volleyball program, Torok explained, 14-0, having outscored its three, play- alive on a fourth-and-one run. Dave Brown was one of the top player registered a career high of 573 ior outside hitter Kaitlyn Shulman, “They understand why I am like I am, off opponents by a combined 116-3. (Hmmm, we are on the 25, and that cross country/track runners, one of attack attempts, finished with 399 serve who has two years of varsity experi- which is pretty hard core and very Not many people will give play was on the 25, at the other end of the best lower weight wrestlers and attempts, 89 aces and 189 kills. For the ence, may move to the middle block- demanding. They respect and appreci- Neshaminy much of a chance in the the field!!) one of the finest quarterbacks in WHS season, she had the most service aces ing position. Four solid starting sopho- ate that because they feel my passion final, although the Skins won it all in And on and on history. with 44, most in blocks with 40 and led mores in Erin Roudebush, the Blue towards the sport. I only know one 2001, their last trip to Hershey. Actu- ON THE REBOUND Huh? Well, actually, there have been in attack attempts with 258. Devil best outside hitter, setter Molly way to do it and that is through hard ally, most people figured this to be a The WHS girls basketball team three Dave Browns. “She was our main attack, a middle Williams, outside hitter Tara Daly work. I use that and they follow that rebuilding year on The Ridge with struggled to an 0-21 record last win- There was the cross-country run- blocker, a go-to player and truly de- and defensive specialist Anna Koehler example in practice and on the court.” only a handful of seniors among the ter, but my sources tell me that the ner who co-captained the 1968 WHS veloped many choice hits. In the starting 22. But one of them is Georg losing may be ending soon. Those cross-country team to the Central Jer- Cranford game, her serve alone Coleman, a flanker turned tailback, sources said the Blue Devils looked sey Group 4 championship and also brought us back to win that match,” WF’s Nikki LeBlanc Receives who has run for over 2,000 yards and really solid during summer league co-captained the ’69 spring track said Torok. scored 28 touchdowns this fall – in- play and could be ready for their first team. Then there was the wrestler Senior Co-Captain and defensive cluding the winner with 35 seconds winning season since 1998-99. who won three district (1973-74-75) specialist Olena Borkowski served, All-American East V’ball Honors left against Easton. Several of the veteran girls are used and two region (1974-75) titles, and played the back row and was espe- So while New Jersey sorts out to winning as members of the WHS posted a 61-8 career record. And fi- cially important to the Blue Devils By FRED LECOMTE a year ago. She had five games with whether Piscataway or Ridgewood or soccer (Lauren Sinnenberg) and soft- nally there was the quarterback, who with the digs. She excelled with seven Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 20-plus kills while having 16 con- Middletown South is better than St. ball (Mary Kate Flannery, Kristina played 10 years in the NFL, and was in a game against Union, accumu- East Stroudsburg University (ESU) tests with double figures in both kills Joseph Regional or Bergen Catholic, Fietkiewicz, Abby Chazanow) teams. also a standout in basketball and la- lated the highest perfect serve-receive of Pennsylvania women’s volleyball and digs. The right side hitter helped I’ll be heading out the Pennsy Pike In 32 seasons of girls basketball, crosse at WHS. percentage of 3.0 against Oak Knoll player, sophomore Nikki LeBlanc, the Warriors to a 17-17 record. and rootin’ for the Skins! WHS has posted just 13 winning Another David Brown was the and led with the least number of nega- earned All-PSAC (Pennsylvania State “She is the best player that has come THE SAME EVERYWHERE records, and five of them came from younger brother of WHS ’64 football tive digs on the season. Athletic Conference) East First Team through the program,” said Westfield Without parents, there would be no 1986-90 under coach Dave Shapiro. captain Rudy Brown. But David “She was a really vocal player and honors on November 3. High School girls volleyball Head players to have our games. But it’s TRIVIA QUESTION played his high school ball at very important to this team. She was The Westfield High School gradu- Coach Bev Torok. “She started out as usually better to watch a game with- Who is the only WHS wrestler to Plainfield. always talking and organizing which ate occupied the frontline for the a freshman, fell in love with the game out having to listen to parents. I win four district championships? TRIVIA ANSWER again was important to our game play,” Warriors and finished at 3.62 kills per and became a volleyball gym rat, where thought maybe it was just ice hockey (Hint: He also is the only three-time Cory Posey, owner of 118-10 ca- said Torok. game and finished with 384 kills while she could not get enough of the game. parents, from going to so many of my regional champion.) reer record, won District 11 titles in Borkowski registered 348 career second on the team with 68 blocks. She was a leader by example, one of nephews’ games and hearing the dumb UNDER THE MAT 1993-94-95-96 and region champi- service attempts, 37 aces and finished She recorded 39 service aces, 31 set my best physical players and one of things those people say. But Saturday It is commonly thought that Gary onships in 1994-95-96. He finished the season with a 94.23 serve percent assists and 324 digs on the season. our best captains. She progressed very I got an earful from lots of Neshaminy Kehler started the wrestling program top four in the state all four years. rate (getting the ball in-bound). Senior Additionally, LeBlanc led ESU to quickly because she worked on her parents/fans in my section of the at WHS when he coached a club team Bruce Johnson’s Devil’s Den ap- lefty, Annette Baez played strong side a run into the Pennsylvania State Ath- skills in the off-season as well and stands, and their statements were just back in 1957-58; it became a full pears every Thursday in the Westfield outside hitter in the beginning of the letic Conference (PSAC) semifinals accumulated the best stats on record at as dumb. Here’s a small sampling, varsity sport the following year. But a Leader. Contact him with comments season then moved into her proper and final 10-game improvement from Westfield High School.” which I wish I could play back for check of old yearbooks and The or ideas at [email protected].

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top for us, so that helped our defense. sweeper Allie Zazzali (Third Team People don’t realize that sometimes a All-UC*) definitely made Mains’ good offense helps the defense,” job much easier. Lauren was, “the Ewing pointed out. vocal leader back there. Allie later Balestriere, who plans to play for became the vocal leader but Lauren Rider University in the fall, netted was loud and aggressive and would five goals and had 13 assists and always mark whoever the other Sapienza put in four goals and had 10 team’s best forward was. It’s going assists. “The work ethic they put up to be tough to replace her,” said front was good leadership for our Ewing. “Allie moved to sweeper team,” said Ewing. midway through the season. That’s Sophomore Allie Hambleton (First her spot but the great thing about Team All-UC*) led the team in scor- her is that she can play any position ing with 15 goals while contributing on the field. She does it all. Next 12 assists. Junior Kellie Rigano (Sec- year, we are going to need her to be ond Team All-UC*) fired in 12 goals our defensive leader.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and led the team with 15 assists. Mains recorded 12 shutouts this ONE OF THE LEADING SCORERS…Junior Kellie Rigano, No. 21, (Second Senior back Lauren Perrotta (Sec- season and allowed only 11 goals, Team All-UC) fired in 12 goals and led the Raider girls with 15 assists. ond Team All-UC*) and sophomore three to Ridge in the sectional finals. “She is a complete athlete, a coach’s Gettysburg Men Finish dream. She would run through a brick Westfield Blue Devils Tie David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times wall for you,” said Ewing of Mains EMERGING AS ONE OF NJ’S BEST…Blue Devil junior Jeff Perrella came onto Third at F&M Invit’l (Second Team All-UC*). the cross-country scene in a flash and finished sixth in the Meet of Champions. LANCASTER, Pa – The “We have seven kids who are get- W. Orange Hockey Boys, 4-4 Gettysburg men’s swimming team ting All-County or All-Area recog- recently finished third at the Franklin nition,” noted Ewing. By ANDREW GOLDMAN more Seth Davidson tied the game & Marshall Invitational that con- With seven returning starters and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with his first goal of the season. X-C Blue Devil Boys Saved cluded. In the men’s first event, the 16 returning letter winners, “We have The Westfield High School varsity In the closing minute of the second 200-yard backstroke, Michael Smith a good core group coming back. Ob- hockey team opened its season on period, junior Assistant Captain Sal of Westfield finished third with a time viously Jenna and Jessie up front, December 1 with a 4-4 tie against Esposito fired in a goal to give the Best Performance Till Last of 2:01.71. Perrotta and Carline Bronikowski, West Orange. Blue Devils a 3-2 lead. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Men Team Scores different things that kids bring we are Westfield started slowly in the first West Orange responded strongly at 1. Rowan 1412, 2. Washington & Lee going to miss. The other seniors pro- period and West Orange scored the the start of the third period. Westfield 1019, 3. Gettysburg 912.5, 4. Bloomsburg vided much depth, but we will be able first goal. A minute later, West Or- took a penalty and West Orange capi- had a team total of 43 to outdo de- 1:20 at Holmdel. Rob was more fo- 733, 5. Ithaca 702, 6. Widener 621.5, 7. fending champion, No. 18 cused as a senior, in better shape and Marymount 494, 8. Swarthmore 482, 9. to hold our own next year and for the ange scored its second goal immedi- talized with a score, tying the game Bridgewater-Raritan with 50 and No. more confident,” said Blue Devil Head Franklin & Marshall 476, 10. McDaniel years to come,” said Ewing. ately after the face off. The remainder on a power play goal. Soon after, 15 Phillipsburg with 57. Perrella Coach Jack Martin. 154, 11. Elizabethtown 8. * Union County Coaches Poll of the first period was evenly played Westfield got a man advantage and crossed the finish line first with a Rogers and junior Raymond Chen and the Blue Devils were unable to senior Captain Greg Speir put time of 16:34. Broadbent finished who finished at 17:39 and 17:40, re- capitalize on several scoring oppor- Westfield in the lead once again by fourth at 16:58 and Kris Kagan fin- spectively, at the MOC dropped two tunities. scoring his first goal of the season. ished ninth at 17:24. Junior Ameer minutes off their last year’s times and Westfield controlled the pace early The Blue Devils’ lead did not last long Rogers finished 18th. Hoban who finished at 17:38 cut a in the second period. Senior Brady as West Orange scored to tie the game After finishing fifth in the Group 4 minute off his 2003 time. Lau netted Westfield’s first goal of again. The final minutes of the game meet at Holmdel Park, the Blue Dev- “The kids worked hard over the the season, putting a loose puck be- consisted of scoring chances for both ils turned in their best performance summer and it paid dividends. It was hind the goalie. The Blue Devils con- teams. Goalie Adam Becker was instru- by far by placing eighth, with a total good to see that our JV’s and fresh- tinued to dominate the ice and sopho- mental in salvaging the tie for Westfield. of 233, at the Meet of Champions men won the county championship. (MOC) at the same site on November It’s great to see kids live up to their 20 to finish ahead of the Cougars who potential,” said Martin who added, placed 11th with a total of 242. “They were tough, very united and Perrella crossed sixth with a PB time they kept it coming.” REALTORS & of 16:07 – third all-time on the MORTGAGE BROKERS Westfield High School [WHS] list at Bender, Maloney Get Holmdel – and Broadbent finished 25th with a time of 16:29 (fifth all- All-UC Tennis 1st Team Alpha Insurance Agency time WHS), both ahead of any Westfield High School tennis play- 605 South Avenue, Westfield Cranford runner. Kagan crossed 93rd, ers Jessica Bender and Lane Maloney Gorski placed 104th and junior Jay received All-Union County First Team Immediate Homeowners Insurance Hoban took 121st. recognition in girls tennis by The Star ANOTHER ANNUAL RIVALRY…Graduates of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Competitive Rates for Qualified Risks Number 1 on the all-time WHS list Ledger. Bender and Maloney also School Class of 2000 pose after their annual North Side Nasty versus South Side We’ll Fax Documents to Attorneys/ was Cliff Sheehan who won the MOC received All-Group 4 Second Team Shadesters Thanksgiving Day Classic two-hand touch football game. The annual Mortgage Representatives with a time of 15:50 in 1980. Matt honors. tradition started after their graduation as a way to reunite best friends after going Elmucchio, who finished third with a Blue Devil Nikki Reich made the their separate ways in college. The Nasty dominated the Shadesters for a second Free Parking time of 15:57 in 1997, was WHS All-Union County Second Team and year in a row beating them 7-1 (Each touchdown counts as one point), despite number 2 all-time. Southside having home-field advantage at the South Side firehouse field. The 908-232-1955 teammates Kim Morawski and Rachel bloody series that will forever divide Scotch Plains-Fanwood is now tied 2-2. “Perrella raised the bar and Louie made the All-Union County Pictured, ramdomly, are; John Corbin, A.J. Sanchez, Eugene Ferrara, RJ Broadbent started to improve signifi- Third Team. Westfield was ranked fifth Milligan, Doug Rager, Russell Rabadeau, Dave Herrmann, Dan Goehry, Mike John Mancini cantly last year. His time dropped in Group 4 and 15th in the final top 20. Grabel, Raymond Raszka and Bob Giordano.

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DIR: Lamberts Mill Rd. to Raritan Rd. #1988 (052009747) Page 16 Thursday, December 9, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raiders Achieve Milestone In Successful Soccer Season CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 School Field in Cranford when the “Terrence developed into one of Raiders defeated the Cougars, 2-0, to the best defenders in the state. Being give Breznitsky his 500th career win. in the top five is the highest honor you Senior Tri-Captain Greg Leischner can achieve,” stated Breznitsky. made that fete possible by netting the Midfielder Billy Albizati (All-UC game’s first goal and by assisting se- First Team*) was named NJSCA nior Chris Huether on the second goal. Third Team All State, All Groups. “That was something special,” com- Leischner (All-UC First Team*) was mented Breznitsky. “It’s a little bit named NJSCA First Team All-Cen- longevity. We have had some tremen- tral, All-State. Forward Sean Young TOURNAMENT CHAMPS…The undefeated Westfield U-11 Juventus soccer (All-UC First Team*) was named David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times dous players and I work with some SOCCER CREAM OF THE CROP…Raider Terrence Charles, No. 10, was boys swept the Montgomery Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; quality people like Joe Martarulo who NJSCA Second Team All-Central, Joe McDonald, Victor Perez-Santalla, Eric Fennik, John DeDea, Max Tabak and named First Team All-State, All-Groups and one of the top-five players by the has been my assistant for 10 years and All-State and sophomore goalie Bryan New Jersey Soccer Coaches Association. Greg Flood; standing, Ross Workman, Sam Rosenburgh, Max Marchiano, Brian John Turnbull who has been my JV Meredith (All-UC First Team*), who Vanderschaff, William Geohegan, Andrew Felix, Dean Schapow, Ned Allen and recorded 16 shutouts this season to Spencer Kerkhof. Missing are: Charlie Scott, Kurt Kowalski and Valentin Allard coach. We are all on the same page.” In his 30 years as Raider head coach, bring his total to 31, was named as Breznitsky has amassed a 509-112- one of the Top 5 goalies in the state. SP-F JV Soccer Boys Share Union County Rugby Recruiting 38 record, 10 UCT titles, 12 Group 3 “At the pace and rate that Bryan is Sectional titles and seven State Group going now, the sky is the limit. He’s UC JV Title with Westfield 3 titles in 11 appearances. had 31 shutouts in two years. He For H. S. Girls and Boys Teams “One of my strengths, I believe, is plays with the poise of a senior and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood JV prevailed in the semifinals 1-0. the ability to recognize young kids has the size and strength of a senior,” Boys soccer team played the unde- Westfield’s regular season included UNION COUNTY – The Union rugby is played as an impact sport. The and have the confidence in young Breznitsky pointed out. feated Westfield Blue Devil JV squad twin 2-0 victories over the Raiders. County Rugby Football Club is recruit- contact, while vigorous, is much less kids. I guess I am talking about fresh- The Raiders outscored their oppo- to a 0-0 tie in the Union County The JV squad included several tal- ing players for both their boys high dangerous than in American football. men more so and some sophomores nents, 64-14, and Young led the team Tournament final on November 6 to ented freshmen with Tommy Hercel, school teams and newly formed girl’s Dangerous and unsportsmanlike play who are able to contribute at the var- with 19 goals and three assists. Se- capture a share of the championship. Adam Brous and newcomer Justin team. is not allowed by the rules, nor is it sity level so that every year we are not nior Sean McNelis (All-UC Second The Raiders played superb defensive Peer supporting the midfield, Dan The boys team, comprised of 30 play- tolerated by coaches and referees. grooming an entirely new crop,” said Team*) netted 14 goals and three game against the powerful regular Ciabattari, Mike Cornacchia and Sean ers from Union and Middlesex Coun- Over 20 girls from ALJ High School Breznitsky. “People ask me ‘are you assists and senior midfielder Casey season champs, with junior goalie McGowan at forward, Taylor ties, enters its second year after going in Clark and Westfield High School looking to retire yet?’ The comment Hoynes-O’Connor (All-UC Second and Co-Captain Matt Canfield com- Molinaro in the back and Brandon undefeated last year and winning the have signed up to play. Registration is that I made was, ‘not with this incom- Team*) had six goals and six assists. ing up with several key saves. Fresh- Reddington plus Joe Tufaro as goal- New York Met Union II Division. The $50. Sign-up for all teams starts now, ing freshman class.’ We had five fresh- “Sean Young was the most pleasant men Tyler Stanek and Evan Aspell keepers. The sophomore contingent high school season will begin in March for the Spring season. An informational surprise, the most improved player and will run until June. meeting for all interested players will men on the varsity. And without those were exceptional in the defensive consisted of Joe Bianco and Mike Union rugby will also form an under be held in January. five freshmen our JV team still man- without a doubt. He single-handedly back, coupled with the steady play of Sherman, with Kyle Rowbotham as 15 team to facilitate the huge interest of All home games are played at Unami aged to become co-champions in the won several games for us. A late charge sophomore Matt Flood. the stalwart in the back. Junior goalie younger players. Rounding out the of- Field in Cranford. The Union Rugby JV (Union County) tournament.” by Sean McNelis was directly respon- Freshmen Tim Leischner and Eddie and Co-Captain Marc Stiffler, who fering, girl’s rugby will now become Club also runs a men’s team and a youth Of the many fine individuals this sible for the goal that won the county Kahn in the center, coupled with Tim came off the bench to score one of the part of the Union County Rugby Club. flag rugby program. For more informa- season, senior defender Terrence tournament, for one of the goals that and Jeff Stuart manning the right and overtime PK’s in the Union Catholic Chris Clark, Lex MacCubbin and Simon tion about the various clubs activities, Charles (All-UC First Team*) was won the sectional and the goal that left outsides respectively anchored thriller, rounded out the squad. Hooks will coach the teams. please call Director of Recruitment named First Team All-State, All- won the state semifinal. It was a great the midfield. Juniors Justin Hensal, Longtime Raider JV coach John Rugby in the United States has seen Chris Clark at (201) 213-1952, email at Groups and one of the top-five play- career for Sean,” said Breznitsky. Jeff Annese and Charlie Field pro- Turnbull led the team to a fine 13-7-3 its popularity and exposure boom in the [email protected] or visit ers by the New Jersey Soccer Coaches Meredith, Young and Jeff Bell, next vided front line offensive support. overall record, and won his third county last several years. Starting at age 13, www.mudturtlerugby.com. Association (NJSCA). year’s tri-captains, will lead the Raid- SP-F’s road to the final began with title in the past seven years. In a sign of ers to what should be a very promis- a 2-1 overtime win over Plainfield, graciousness and good sportsmanship, ing season. followed by a scoreless double over- Coach Turnbull recognized the out- * Coaches poll. time sudden death PK victory against standing regular season accomplish- Union Catholic. The Raiders then ment of the Westfield team and agreed TREE TIPS: UC Soccer Coaches faced Elizabeth who had beaten them to allow the trophy to remain with the Stradivarius, The Genius Violin Builder All-UC Boys Soccer: 2-0 during the regular season, but Blue Devils until next year. The following local high school By: Martin Schmiede, President boys – Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF), Schmiede Tree Expert Company Westfield (W), Union Catholic (UC) – have received All Union County recognition by the Union County Antonio Stradivarius, a violin Stradivarius used and the fact that made out of Pine or Spruce. The Coaches Association. builder from Italy, born in 1644 a cold spell in Italy between the tuning pegs were made out of ALL UNION COUNTY FIRST TEAM: has built many violins which have 14th and 16th century produced Ebony wood, Rose-wood or Box- Bryan Meredith (SPF) and Jeff Greenlaw become the most valuable violins tighter year rings in the wood that (W) – goalie wood. The 4 strings were made Terrence Charles (SPF), Greg Leischner that were ever produced. His was used to build the violins from sheep-gut twisted into uni- (SPF) and Brian Osbahr (UC) – defender teacher, Nicolo Amati, had built seemed to be in Stradivarius’s fa- form strings. The bow was strung Billy Albizati (SPF) and Matt Cunha (UC) – midfielder violins with a higher mid section, vor to build such outstanding in- with horse hair, preferable from Mike Seamon (UC) and Sean Young which produced a sweet, pleasant struments. white horses. Well seasoned wood (SPF) – forward ALL UNION COUNTY SECOND TEAM: clear sound which was sufficient The shellac was mostly Pine was also used from old castles and Chris Varga (UC) – goalie to be played in houses and me- resin, cooked under a high tem- cathedrals. Jeff Bell (SPF) – defender dium dance halls. Antonio perature, mixed with Turpentine When a violin is considered to Casey Hoynes-O’Connor (SPF) – midfielder FIRST IN FLIGHT…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U-12 Travel Team recently Stradivarius changed the construc- and fine ground glass added to it. be a masterpiece, it has been pro- Sean McNelis (SPF) – forward finished first in Flight 4 of the Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association with a 7-2- tion of his violins to a more flat The pulverized glass apparently ducing its most beautiful sounds HONORABLE MENTION: Matt Fleissner and Joe Jacobi (SPF), 1 record. Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row; Michael Reisenberg, Alex Prelusky, form. The innovative changes in added to the brilliance of the tone. by such virtuosos as Paganini, Michael Bento, Danny Rasoico and Sean Reilly, James Leitner, Matt D’Apuzzo, Anthony Bianco and Adam Redfield; top the construction had given Anto- Finally, linseed oil was added to Isaac Stern, Yehudi Menuhin, Dave Corczica (UC); Tom Taylor, Jeff row, Coach Carmine Bianco, Aken Pierre, Yale Gordon, David Pinkowski, Assistant Thomashow and Kyle Fleming (W) Coach Ron Redfield, Sebastian Valdes, Adam P. Monzella and Zach Rauch. nio Stradivarius the brilliance, keep the shellac from cracking. Andre Rieu and other concert vir- sweetness and projection he was It appears that the Stradivarius tuosos. Next to the human voice hoping for to be played in the big violins have a very strong sound the violin always had the ability concert halls and open air perfor- emission in a certain high fre- to portray feelings ranging from mances in the world. Stradivarius quency range between 2000 and despair to utter sadness to elation built 1,100 violins in his lifetime. 4000 herz. This is the range and blissful happiness. 700 are still in existence. The most where human hearing is the most The world has been privileged famous violins built by him are the sensitive. The larger the room, by such a gifted craftsman and art- Bess and the Messiah, worth a few the more audible these frequen- ist. million dollars each. After his cies become. death in 1737 no one could come The glue was made out of close to his style and perfection. horse hooves. The violin is made The Hungarian Scientist Joseph out of 50 interworking parts. The Nagyvary has tried to imitate the wood that was used to build the construction and tone by using violins was mostly over 100 SCHMIEDE TREE analytical methods to create in- years old. Wood from Maple EXPERT CO., INC. struments of the same quality, but trees was usually used for the 908-233-TREE could not come up with it. 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Sam Reichbach, and registration for all the teams will The Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA (8U) seized first. (8U) Philip Edwards Jey Yingling and Matt Albano competed stay open throughout the season. Boys swim team splashed into their snatched third and Peter Tomljanovic in the pre-season event. Yingling placed The PAL team is set up for boys season at home with a meet against the touched fourth. (9-10) Sam Bebout did in the 85-lb junior division and Albano with no experience at all to the highly Red Bank YMCA. well, while (11-12s) Ben Smith cap- placed in the 70-lb junior division. experienced. The team is competing Greg Baliko took first place in the tured third and Aaron Markey finished Reichbach competed in the 112-lb inter- in three leagues to accommodate the 10U individual medley, followed strong. (13-14s) Brian O’Donnell and mediate division. wrestlers at all levels. For more infor- closely by Ryan Hobson and Keith Donny Keenan touched 2-3. The grade school team opened its mation on Westfield PAL Wrestling Monterio. (11-12) Peter Livolsi took In backstroke, (8U) Jeff Peart took 2004-2005 schedule this week at programs, visit our website at third. (15-18s) Scott Marino, Pat Daurio first. Ryan Henkels and Greg Favreau home with a tri-meet against Newton www.westfieldpalwrestling.com and Billy Swenson placed 2-3-4, re- came in fast pursuit in the 11-12 race. spectively. (13-14s) Zach Peart and Daniel Livolsi (8U) Brendan McKenna touched first touched 1-2. James Livolsi and Kyle See it all on the web in color . . . in freestyle, with Michael Boyle and Murray delivered for the 15-18s. DIVISION 1 SOCCER CHAMPIONS…The Terrific Titans were the victors of Ryan Jensen nipping at his heels. (10Us) In butterfly, (15-18s) Phil Luzny, Mike the Westfield Soccer Association’s fifth and sixth grade boys’ League, Division 1., Ryan Gajdzisz, Tim Walsh and Matt Sheffield and Calvin DeVries took 2-3- Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Thomas Case, Brad Erickson, Adam DeBiase swept the 1-2-3 spots. Tim 4 and (9-10) Joe Dunn took first. Ryan Fischette, Kevin Ingram, Jon David, Nick Hering and Ryan Bohrod; middle row, www.goleader.com Foster (11-12) took fourth and Erick McKenna (9-10), Jack Lorentzen and Michael LaFace, Chris Gerckens, Richard O’Connor, Justin Erickson, Kevin Walker (13-14) finished third. (15-18s) Pat Keenen (11-12s) performed well. Summers, Bobby Steinfeld, Jack Allen, T.J. Lutz, Adrian Bizzarro and Head David Hauptman took third and PK (8Us) Alex Favreau and Andrew Coach Rich Erickson; back row, Assistant Coach Rob Bohrod. Missing from Duffy fifth. Stefan Rosales, Alan DiBiase swam impressively in free picture is Assistant Coach Paul LaFace. Neuhauser and Matt Green swam well. and back. In breaststroke, Matthew Marino WeichertPUBLIC NOTICE DeCampo Finishes 7th At Messiah Mat Tourney WeichertTOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in wins with an 8-6 record. See it all on the Web! ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ALLENTOWN, PA. – FreshmanWeichert Weichert Joe DeCampo (Westfield) of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the www.goleader.com meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Muhlenberg College wrestling team V’baller Hall Excels ment of the Township of Scotch Plains finished seventh in the 141-pound PUBLIC NOTICE held on December 2, 2004, the following class at the Petrofes Invitational, For Susquehanna U. decisions of the Board were memorial- hosted by Messiah. SELINSGROVE, PA. – Freshman BOARD OF EDUCATION ized: OF THE DeCampo was unseeded, but Sophie Hall, of Westfield, helped lead Issued a Certificate of Non-Conformity SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD opened up with a 13-7 win against the the Susquehanna University women’s to Marguerite Debbie in order to validate SCHOOL DISTRICT Weichert the two-family usage of the premises lo- eighth seed. After a loss to the top volleyball team to a 21-11 record. UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY cated at 2021 Prospect Avenue (Block seed, a Springfield wrestler who is The Crusaders finished third in the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1903, Lot 12), Scotch Plains. ranked fifth in Division III, DeCampo Commonwealth Conference with a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Granted a bulk Variance with conditions went 2-1 in the consolation bracket, 5-2 league record. December 20, 2004 at 10:00 AM sealed to Patrick and Christine Hogan for the pinning an Oneonta State wrestler in Hall, a setter, appeared in 117 games bids will be received, opened and read in installation of a six-foot-high fence at the 4:35 in the seventh-place bout. and finished with 1,235 assists, 57 public by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood property located at 6 Nicole Court (Block Board of Education at the office of the 3502, Lot 4.10), Scotch Plains. DeCampo is tied for the team lead kills, 26 blocks, 33 aces and 92 digs Situated at the end of a stately cul-de-sac, this secluded Scotch Business Administrator at Evergreen Av- Granted a rear-yard setback Variance Plains home is enveloped by almost an acre of marvelous enue & Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New with conditions to Joseph Gabriel for the Jersey 07076 for the following: grounds. 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908.301.2004 - Direct Line [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue W. • 908-233-0065 Page 18 Thursday, December 9, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION State of New Jersey Sues Circuit City for Fraud NEWARK – Attorney General Pe- customers from getting their money’s ter Harvey announced that the Office worth,” Attorney General Harvey said. of the Attorney General and Division “Here we have a company that in of Consumer Affairs have filed suit 1996 pledged to change its practices against Circuit City Stores, Inc., al- and respect consumers, but is still leging multiple violations of New allegedly duping buyers by not clearly Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act and and conspicuously informing them Merchandise Advertising Regula- of key information. This conduct is tions. not fair to consumers and is espe- According to Mr. Harvey, the state cially bad during the holiday season.” alleges that Circuit City has also vio- Director Erdos noted that one ad lated terms of a 1996 Agreement of featuring an offer of zero percent Voluntary Compliance with the state, financing contained an asterisk at the Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 18 other states and the District of bottom of the page, that in turn refer- LOBBYING FOR GOOD SERVICE…The Leader/Times Advertising Director Columbia. That agreement, under enced another page that explained the Fred Lecomte, left, and Assistant Publisher/Sports Editor Dave Corbin, right, which Circuit City paid $225,000 to terms, conditions and limitations of know who to talk to (Trattoria hostess Liz Cozzalina) when it comes to getting first New Jersey and the other eight nego- the offer. Both the asterisk and foot- dibs on the food at the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) holiday party at the Northside Trattoria in Westfield on December 1. tiating states, requires the company note were in small type less than 10 to make “clear and conspicuous dis- points in size. A-MAZING…Last month, Tiger Cub Scouts from Scotch Plains stood in the closures in its advertisements of zero “Instead of ‘Where’s Waldo?’ Cir- maze crafted from bushes on the grounds of Liberty Hall in Union Township. percent interest financing,” said Di- cuit City seems to be saying ‘where’s Pictured, left to right, are: Tommy Seidel, Mark Mital, Nicholas Stone, Matt Chiropractic Center Owners vision of Consumer Affairs Director the footnote?’ by their alleged ac- Schweizer, Brendan Fanning, Jonathan Kriney, Nicholas Spadaro and Jake Reni Erdos. tions,” Director Erdos said. “Learn- Sutterlin. Guilty of Insurance Scams Served on Circuit City, the state’s ing about financing plans and the four-count complaint alleges that Cir- costs to a buyer should not involve a TRENTON – Attorney General tution has yet to be determined. Castillo cuit City violated the 1996 Agree- hunt through a sales circular, nor Peter Harvey announced that the was sentenced to 13 years in state ment of Voluntary Compliance in four should it involve the use of a magni- More Letters to the Editor former owner of five North Jersey prison and ordered to pay a $50,000 principal areas by: failing to clearly fying glass to read too-small type.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 chiropractic clinics and the master- fine and $27,800 in restitution. and conspicuously state the number, In addition to paying restitution, mind and beneficiary of a staged ac- Ms. Gooden-Brown noted that frequency and approximate minimum the state is seeking penalties of up to cident ring that netted hundreds of Bandy and Castillo, along with 26 payments due during the zero percent $20,000 for each alleged violation. WF United Way of Westfield Calls thousands of dollars in fraudulent other co-conspirators, were charged interest period, failing to clearly and insurance claim payments, has been via 10 separate State Grand Jury in- conspicuously state the amount of SP Tiger Cubs Visit For Holiday Season of Giving sentenced to 29 years in state prison. dictments returned on May 16, 2002. any minimum purchase required for Peace on earth requires more than good which to live and to work. The United A co-defendant was also sentenced to The indictments charged that Bandy zero percent interest financing; fail- Liberty Hall Mansion wishes. It means reaching out to all people. Way is grateful to the many Westfielders 13 years in state prison. and the co-defendants “staged” more ing to clearly and conspicuously state SCOTCH PLAINS — On No- The holidays are a special time to reach who already have contributed to the 2004 Both individuals were convicted than 90 automobile accidents, which that zero percent interest financing is vember 18, the Tiger Cub Scouts out and share our joys by bringing happi- campaign. on October 15 on charges of criminal resulted in 24 insurance companies limited to specific brands or mer- from Pack 4, Den 7 in Scotch Plains ness to others in our community. Those who have not yet sent in a dona- racketeering, conspiracy, Health Care paying more than $2 million in fraudu- chandise and failing to identify those toured Liberty Hall Museum in The United Way of Westfield is de- tion are urged to do so today. The support Claims Fraud and theft following a lent automobile accident and personal brands or merchandise; and failing to Union Township. voted to bringing peace and joy to every- of each and every Westfielder is impor- six-week jury trial before Union injury medical claims. clearly and conspicuously state that one. The 20 member agencies of the tant! From all of us at the United Way and The first graders learned about Westfield United Way provide year-round on behalf of our agencies, we thank you County Superior Court Judge John While the occupants, or so-called the consumer will be liable for pay- the Livingston and Kean families services and programs to Westfielders. and wish you a joyful and peaceful holi- Triarsi. “victims” of the “staged” accidents ment of all interest if the consumer that lived in the beautiful mansion, Many programs are necessary and en- day season. According to Vaughn McKoy, Di- were not injured, they non-the-less fails to make any required minimum which was built in 1772 by New riching to the quality of life during the rector of Criminal Justice and Insur- obtained medical treatment at Mr. payment due or fails to pay the full Carolyn Fleder Jersey’s first governor. Eight presi- holidays. President, Bd. of Trustees ance Fraud prosecutor Greta Gooden- Bandy operated chiropractic clinics purchase price within the zero per- dents had visited the mansion in the Our agency clients say: Thank you for United Way of Westfield Brown, Judge Triarsi sentenced or through other medical service pro- cent interest period. past, including George Washing- helping me feed my hungry family. Thank Anhuar Bandy, aka “Chief,” 41, New viders. The state also alleges that Circuit ton. The house has scars imparted you for helping my 15-year-old daughter Brunswick and Elvin Castillo, 27, As a result of “treating” the “in- City violated the Consumer Fraud during the Revolutionary War. stay sober. Thank you for giving my son Fall Leaf Bagging Elizabeth, to substantial terms in state jured” victims, Mr. Bandy submitted Act and Merchandise Advertising a safe and nurturing place to go after school, while I’m still at work. Thank you Is a Fabulous Idea For prison. thousands of fraudulent Personal In- Regulations by: promising, then fail- for providing my grandmother with a hot Bandy was sentenced to 29 years in jury Protection (PIP) medical claims ing to honor warranties; promising, NJ Established As Its meal every day. Thank you for helping Mother Walking Kids state prison and ordered to pay a to insurance companies for payment then failing to honor rebates, adver- me care for my mother with Alzheimer’s. I couldn’t be happier that the state $1,000,000 fine. The amount of resti- of medical services. tising items for sale and then failing Own Medicaid Region Thank you for taking me to my dialysis has mandated leaf bagging in our town. The chiropractic clinics owned an/ to have such items available for pur- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Cen- treatment twice a week. Ask any mother who has tried to walk St. Helen’s Church Sets or operated by Bandy included the chase; advertising that Circuit City ters for Medicare and Medicaid Ser- Agency services are designed for you, her child to school on what quickly Elizabeth Injury Center, 925 Eliza- will “refund 110 percent of the differ- vices (CMS) have established New and are made possible by you. The holi- becomes a one-lane road in the morn- Candlelight Carol Sing beth Avenue, Elizabeth; Amboy In- ence” between its price and the price Jersey as its own region for adminis- days are brightened for children, families ing, and I’m sure she will agree. So will WESTFIELD – St. Helen’s Music jury Center, 272B Hobart Street, Perth of another retailer and then refusing tering the Medicare Advantage Pro- and elderly by special seasonal activities the mothers that cannot walk because to provide such a refund; failing to conducted by United Way agencies and of distance, or smaller children, and are Ministry will present their annual Amboy; Prospect Spinal Trauma Cen- gram and its’ Prescription Drug Ben- the spirit of caring and sharing will con- unable to find a parking space around Candlelight Carol Sing on Thursday, ter, 500 Mount Prospect Avenue, include the total selling price on the efit. With New Jersey as its own re- tinue throughout the new year. our schools because of the quantity of December 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Newark; Plainfield Injury Center, 430 sales tag on the merchandise; using gion, it allows for the state’s largest All Westfielders are invited to become leaves in the roadway. Mountainside church. Watchung Avenue, Plainfield; and the small print (less than 10-point in size) insurers to continue to provide the part of the caring network by contributing has the right idea, and should be ap- Reflections on the seasons of Ad- Golden Medical Center, 925 Eliza- in footnotes explaining financing and same prescription drug coverage to to the United Way Campaign. Your gift plauded. vent and Christmas will be made. beth Avenue, Elizabeth. other terms; and placing footnotes on its seniors. enables 20 community agencies to meet Yes, it will take more time or perhaps Traditional Christmas carols sung by The clinics were in business from different advertising circular pages CMS created 26 regions nationwide the needs of thousands of Westfielders cost more money. But that is the price candlelight will be performed. February 1995 and ceased operations from where the item referenced by and New Jersey will reside under its and helps make Westfield a better place in of living in suburbia. I cannot wait to St. Helen’s Church is located at in July 1999, as a result of the Divi- the footnote appears. own. This permits the state to have its see clear roads next year as I navigate 1600 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. sion of Criminal Justice-Office of “In the midst of the holiday shop- own guidelines for coverage without See it all on the Web! my way through our wonderful town. Everyone is invited to this holiday Insurance Fraud Prosecutor investi- ping season, Circuit City’s alleged having to adhere to other state’s guide- Linda Doyle event. gation. actions appear designed to prevent lines and regulations as well. www.goleader.com Westfield AVISO PÚBLICO PARA LOS VOTANTES DE HILLSIDE Y WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE TO VOTERS OF HILLSIDE AND WESTFIELD EN CONFORMIDAD CON N.J.S.A. 19:12-9, POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE LE INFORMA SOBRE EL PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 19: 12-9, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE SIGUIENTE PROCEDIMIENTO QUE SE SEGUIRÁ PARAS LAS ELLECCIONES ESPECIALES DEL TO USE FOR THE SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 14, 2004. CONSEJO ESCOLAR QUE SE CELEBRARÁN EL 14 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2004.

(1) ANY PERSON ATTEMPTING TO VOTE MAY BE CHALLENGED BY A CANDIDATE, BY (1) UN CANDIDATO, EL OPONENTE DEBIDAMENTE AUTORIZADO DE UN PARTIDO POLÍTICO THE DULY AUTHORIZED CHALLENGER OF A POLITICAL PARTY OR ON A PUBLIC O EN UNA CUESTIÓN PÚBLICA, O UN MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO ELECTORAL DEL QUESTION, OR BY A MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF ELECTIONS, BECAUSE DISTRITO PUEDE DESAFIAR CON OBJECIÓN A CUALQUIER PERSONA QUE TENGA LA THE VOTER’S NAME APPEARS ON A CHALLENGER LIST PREPARED BY THE INTENCIÓN DE VOTAR PORQUE EL NOMBRE DEL VOTANTE APARECE EN UNA LISTA DE OPONENTES PREPARADA POR EL SUPERINTENDENTE DE ELECCIONES (DE HABER SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTION (IF ANY) OF THE COUNTY OR BECAUSE THE ALGUNO) DEL CONDADO O PORQUE EL OPONENTE O EL MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO CHALLENGER OR BOARD MEMBER HAD GOOD CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT THE TIENE UNA BUENA CAUSA PARA CREER QUE EL VOTANTE NO TIENE DERECHO A VOTER IS NOT ENTITLED TO VOTE; VOTAR; (2) MEMBERS OF THE DISTRICT BOARD AND ALL DULY AUTHORIZED CHALLENGERS (2) LOS MIEMBROS DEL CONSEJO DEL DISTRITO Y TODOS LOS OPONENTES DEBIDAMENTE ARE PROHIBITED FROM CHALLENGING, DELAYING OR PREVENTING THE RIGHT AUTORIZADOS TIENEN PROHIBIDO OBJETAR, RETRASAR O IMPEDIR EL DERECHO DE TO VOTE OF ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF THAT PERSON’S RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL VOTAR DE ALGUNA PERSONA DEBIDO A LA RAZA, COLOR, ORIGEN NACIONAL, ORIGIN, EXPECTED MANNER OF CASTING A VOTE OR RESIDENCE IN A MANERA ESPERADA DE EMITIR UN VOTO O RESIDENCIA EN UN DISTRITO PARTICULAR WARD; HOUSING COMPLEX OR SECTION OF A MUNICIPALITY OR PARTICULAR, COMPLEJO HABITACIONAL O SECCIÓN DE UNA MUNICIPALIDAD O COUNTY; CONDADO DE LA PERSONA; (3) A PERSON WHO IS CHALLENGED BECAUSE THAT PERSON’S NAME APPEARS ON A (3) A UNA PERSONA QUE SE LE DESAFÍE PORQUE SU NOMBRE APARECE EN LA LISTA DE CHALLENGER LIST MAY SEEK TO ESTABLISH HIS OR HER RIGHT TO VOTE BY UN OPONENTE PUEDE BUSCAR ESTABLECER SU DERECHO PARA VOTAR JURANDO Y SWEARING AND SIGNING AN AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING TO THE VOTER’S FIRMANDO UNA DECLARACIÓN JURADA ATESTIGUANDO LAS CALIFICACIONES DEL QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR PROVIDING A SUITABLE IDENTIFYING DOCUMENT FOR VOTANTE Y / O PROPORCIONANDO UN DOCUMENTO DE IDENTIFICACIÓN ADECUADO INSPECTION, WHICH MAY BE—BUT NOT LIMITED TO—THE FOLLOWING: A VALID PARA INSPECCIÓN, EL CUAL PUEDE SER, ENTRE OTROS, ALGUNO DE LOS SIGUIENTES: UNA LICENCIA PARA CONDUCIR VÁLIDA DEL ESTADO DE NEW JERSEY, UNA BOLETA NEW JERSEY DRIVERS LICENSE, A SAMPLE BALLOT WITH THE VOTER’S NAME DE VOTACIÓN DE MUESTRA CON EL NOMBRE Y LA DIRECCIÓN DEL VOTANTE Y UN AND ADDRESS, AND OFFICIAL FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL DOCUMENO OFICIAL FEDERAL, ESTATAL, MUNICIPAL O DEL CONDADO, UNA FACTURA DOCUMENT, A CURRENT UTILITY OR TELEPHONE BILL OR TAX OR RENT RECEIPT ACTUAL DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS O TELEFÓNICOS, O UN RECIBO DE IMPUESTOS O DE TH OR A PIECE OF MAIL POSTMARKED ON OR AFTER THE 60 DAY BEFORE THE RENTA, CORRESPONDENCIA CON SELLO POSTAL DE 60 DÍAS O MÁS PREVIOS AL DÍA DE ELECTION; A COPY OF THE AFFIDAVIT SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE CHALLENGED LA ELECCIÓN; UNA COPIA DE LA DECLARACIÓN JURADA SE DARÁ AL VOTANTE VOTER; THE DISTRICT BOARD SHALL DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF THE DESAFIADO; EL CONSEJO DEL DISTRITO DETERMINARÁ LA VALIDEZ DE LA OBJECIÓN CHALLENGE BY VOTING ON IT PURSUANT OT N.J.S.A. 19:15-24; MEDIANTE LA VOTACIÓN DE ESTO EN CONFORMIDAD CON N.J.S.A. 19:15-24; (4) ANY PERSON WHOSE NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON A CHALLENGE LIST BUT WHO (4) CUALQUIER PERSONA CUYO NOMBRE NO APAREZCA EN LA LISTA DE UN OPONENTE IS CHALLENGED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED CHALLENGER OR BY A MEMBER OF PERO QUE UN OPONENTE DEBIDAMENTE AUTORIZADO O UN MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO THE DISTRICT BOARD OF ELECTIONS MAY SEEK TO ESTABLISH HIS OR HER ELECTORAL DEL DISTRITO LA DESAFÍE PUEDE BUSCAR ESTABLECER SU DERECHO DE RIGHT TO VOTE BY SWEARING AND SIGNING THE AFFIDAVIT AND/OR PROVIDING VOTACIÓN JURANDO Y FIRMANDO LA DECLARACIÓN JURADA Y/ O PROPORCIONANDO THE PROOF DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH (3) ABOVE; THE DISTRICT BOARD SHALL UNA PRUEBA DESCRITA EN EL PÁRRAFO (3) ANTERIOR; EL CONSEJO DEL DISTRITO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF THE CHALLENGE BY VOTING ON IT PURSUANT TO DETERMINARÁ LA VALIDEZ DE LA OBJECIÓN MEDIANTE LA VOTACION DE ESTO EN N.J.S.A. 19:15-24; CONFORMIDAD CON N.J.S.A. 19:15-24; (5) CUALQUIER OPONENTE QUE CONSIGA NEGAR A UN VOTANTE EL DERECHO DE VOTAR (5) ANY CHALLENGER WHO SUCCEEDS IN DENYING A VOTER THE RIGHT TO VOTE DEBE FIRMAR UNA DECLARACIÓN JURADA ESTABLECIENDO LA RAZÓN POR LA QUE MUST SIGN AN AFFADAVIT STATING THE REASON WHY THE VOTER IS NOT EL VOTANTE NO TIENE DERECHO A VOTAR Y DEBE PROPORCIONAR UNA COPIA DE LA ENTITLED TO VOTE AND MUST FURNISH A COPY OF THE AFFIDAVIT TO THE DECLARACION JURADA DEL VOTANTE DESAFIADO; EL CONSEJO DEL DISTRITO PUEDE, CHALLENGED VOTER; THE DISTRICT BOARD MAY, IN ITS DISCRETION, REQUIRE A SU DISCRECIÓN, SOLICITAR QUE LA DECLARACIÓN JURADA DEL OPONENTE SE THAT THE CHALLENGER AFFIDAVIT BE SIGNED WHEN THE CHALLENGE IS FIRME CUANDO SE HAGA LA OBJECIÓN; MADE; (6) UNA PERSONA A QUIEN SE LE NIEGUE EL DERECHO DE VOTAR POR RAZÓN DE UNA (6) A PERSON WHO IS DENIED THE RIGHT TO VOTE BY REASON OF A SUCCESSFUL OBJECIÓN HECHA EN LAS ELECCIONES PUEDE BUSCAR VOTAR ACUDIENDO ANTE UN CHALLENGE MADE AT THE POLLS, MAY SEEK TO VOTE BY GOING BEFORE A JUEZ DEL TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR PARA SOLICITAR UNA ORDEN DE TRIBUNAL PARA SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE TO SEEK A COURT ORDER ALLOWING THAT PERSON TO PERMITIR A ESA PERSONA VOTAR; EL SOLICITANTE DEBE LLEVAR COPIAS DE VOTE; THE APPLICANT SHOULD TAKE COPIES OF ANY AFFIDAVITS GIVEN TO HIM CUALQUIER DECLARACIÓN JURADA QUE SE LE HAYA ENTREGADO EN LAS OR HER AT THE POLLS AND ANY PROOF SUBMITTED AT THE POLLS IN SUPPORT ELECCIONES Y CUALQUIER PRUEBA PRESENTADA EN LAS ELECCIONES QUE APOYE EL OF THAT PERSON’S RIGHT TO VOTE; DERECHO DE VOTAR DE DICHA PERSONA; (7) FORMS TO REGISTER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CONDUCT OF AN ELECTION (7) LOS FORMULARIOS PARA REGISTRAR QUEJAS SOBRE LA CONDUCTA DE UNA SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH POLLING PLACE IN THE COUNTY. ELECCIÓN ESTARÁN DISPONIBLES EN EL LUGAR DE VOTACIÓN DEL CONDADO. SE PUEDE OBTENER INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL A TRAVÉS DEL CONSEJO ELECTORAL DEL FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CONDADO DE UNION LLAMANDO AL (908) 527-4123. ELECTIONS (908) 517-4123. CONSEJO ELECTORAL DEL CONDADO DE UNION UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS JUNE S. FISCHER, PRESIDENTE JUNE S. FISCHER, CHAIRPERSON MARY ELLEN HARRIS SECRETARIA MARY ELLEN HARRIS SECRETARY TERESA M. HALE MIEMBRO TERESA M. HALE MEMBER JOHN DeSIMONE MIEMBRO JOHN DeSIMONE MEMBER A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 9, 2004 Page 19

HOLIDAY EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED BEDROOM SET BED The HoneyBaked Ham Co., VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 7 pc. Cherry, bed, chest, dresser New Visco Memory Foam, Watchung seeks sales clerks & Westfield Volunteer Rescue CLASSIFIEDS & mirror and night stand. New in Queen mattress set in plastic. food prep people. Flex. hrs. Squad seeks persons willing to box. Value $2200 sell $925. Value $1500. Sell $425. Ask for Mgr. at train as Emergency Medical RESTAURANT HELP WANTED OFFICE SUITE FOR RENT (732) 259-6690 Can deliver (732) 259-6690 (908) 755-3524 Technicians. No prior exp. Qdoba Mexican Grill WESTFIELD. Prime location, DINING ROOM needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., Coming to Westfield! center of town, in modern AUTO FOR SALE HELP WANTED min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. Fast growing, fast casual restaurant elevator building. 750-1150 sq 1987 NISSAN SENTRA Country French oak 54" rnd table, REAL ESTATE, Agents at coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or has hiring needs. All positions ft. 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(908) 233-2500 for details HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED TEACHER TO WARREN Can deliver (732) 259-6690 HOUSE TO SHARE 5 CAR GARAGE sets the stage for Real Estate: Thinking of making a JOIN THE FACULTY AT HIGHLY BABYSITTER NEEDED REGARDED, SMALL INDEPEN- this custom 5700 + sq ft home. DINING ROOM Rahway-Merck Section. Ideal for change? Prudential NJ Properties Architecturally designed commuter. Female pref. Owner has Experienced, loving and reliable is now interviewing for full time DENT SCHOOL IN SHORT All wood set, hand carved HILLS, known for its innovative highlighting a magnificent “floating dogs. Lg. prvt. bedrm., driveway, babysitter needed for 6 & 9 yr old. real estate agent positions, staircase” w/floor to ceiling pedestal table, 6 chairs, hutch/ storage space, yard w/ deck, on- Mon,Tue,& Fri 3-6 pm. Start in Westfield Office. Call Margie and enriched curriculum. Respon- buffet. Retail $8000. Sell $2900. sibilities to begin in February. windows, which is your grand site laundry. $850/mo. w/ utilities. Jan. Must have car. (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. entrance. This granite kitchen Can deliver (732) 259-6690 Avail. 02/05. Call (908) 377-2481 Call (908) 789-3433 Qualities desired include quick intelligence, creativity, flexibility, grand in size is perfect for MATTRESS SET EVALUATORS entertaining with views of an open, resourcefulness, a sense of hu- Ortho plush Full size, new in JOBS LOTS OF JOBS!! mor, enthusiasm for working with wooded yard. This home must be Merrill Lynch Moves Parkinson’s Support A legitimate Shopping company seen! WRN 0619 $1,885,000 plastic with warranty $120. nine and ten-year-olds, and strong (732) 259-6690 To South Ave. Offices Group Sets Holiday requires evaluators in writing, mathematical, and orga- COLDWELL BANKER WESTFIELD – Merrill Lynch has Springfield, Union and North nizational skills. Applicants should RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE MATTRESS AND BOX Party December 13 Bergen to audit Businesses. (908) 754-7511 relocated its Westfield office to 530 e-mail or fax cover letter and re- Queen pillow top. Name brand, South Avenue, according to Barry WESTFIELD — The Westfield NO FEES TO PAY!! sume to: ColdwellBankerMoves.com Apply online and start today at: new in plastic $140. Can Deliver. Guariglia, Senior Resident Director. Parkinson’s Disease Support Mary Wiener VACATION RENTAL (732) 259-6690 After 21 years in its former loca- Group will hold it’s holiday party www.secretshopnet.com Director, Far Brook School at tion on Elm Street, the move was on Monday, December 13, from 1 [email protected] Naples, Fla. at “Falling Waters” FURNITURE FOR SALE condo. 2 Bdr, 2 Bth, pool, tennis, completed in late September. The firm to 3 p.m. in the Parish House RESTAURANT HELP (973) 379-9237 (fax), currently employs 18 Financial Ad- Lounge at The Presbyterian or phone (973) 379-3442 10 min. to beach. $2800/mo. or VT Co. Cmplte Bedset white- maple sngl., matching Nghtstnd- visors and 11 support staff in Church in Westfield located at 140 TACO BELL $8000/3mos. Call owner Westfield. Mountain Avenue. DRIVERS WANTED (610) 489-2079 or (908) 232-0632 Excellent cond. $450 Merrill Lynch first opened its doors Festivities include refresh- START YOUR CAREER HERE! Blue leather sofa, v. good cond. HOME DAILY & WEEKENDS! ideal family rm/bsment $400. in Westfield in 1978, in a second floor ments, door prizes and music. Ad- MANAGERS OFFICE SPACE Based in NJ. CDL&A, (908) 232-5322 space on the corner of East Broad and ditionally, group member Millie ASSISTANT MANAGERS Good MVR, exp req., WESTFIELD Elm Streets. Five years later, they Lubas, a caregiver and occupa- for Colonia, Garwood & Ability to read a map. APT/LOFT/OFFICE PUBLIC NOTICE relocated to a larger, stand-alone tional therapist, will present a pro- Woodbridge Schwartzy’s Trucking Central Ave. Parking. $1,100/mo BOROUGH OF FANWOOD building on Elm Street. gram with ideas to help make liv- Call (908) 668-9600 PLANNING BOARD Forward your resume to: (866) 867-4400 The new office, which is located on ing with Parkinson’s a bit easier. The Planning Board of the Borough of South Avenue just west of the Persons with Parkinson’s dis- EL RANCHO FOODS MATH TUTOR PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood has scheduled a Special Meet- Westfield traffic circle at the corner ease and/or their caregivers are Attn: Management Recruiter ing for Tuesday, December 21, 2004 to be Ivy-level mathematics degree, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 1 Palmer Terrace held at Fanwood Borough Hall, Mayor and of West Broad Street, features eleva- invited to attend this holiday proven results. Calculus, statistics, tor access and ample parking for party or other regularly sched- Carlstadt, NJ 07072 NOTICE is hereby given that the Town- Council Chambers, 75 North Martine Av- Fax: 866-707-7770 algebra II, math SAT, study skills. ship of Scotch Plains has moved before enue, Fanwood, NJ at 8:00 PM in order to employees and clients. uled meetings on the second Joe (908) 781-0888 the New Jersey Council on Affordable discuss and adopt the Master Plan Re- The Westfield office is part of Merrill Monday of each month. There is Contact Us at: Housing (“Council”) in accordance with examination Report . N.J.A.C. 5:91-12 to extend its 1987-1999 Official action will be taken. Lynch’s Global Private Client Group, no charge. Phn: 201-935-6116 x 134 PIANO LESSONS E-mail: substantive certification of its Housing El- Pat Hoynes which offers a wide range of financial For more information, please ement and Fair Share Plan. The Council is Secretary, pro tem services to individuals and corporate contact Barbara Ringk at (908) [email protected] TEACHING SINCE 1970 accepting comments to the municipality’s Fanwood Planning Board clients. The Westfield office can be 322-9214 or the church office at Equal Opportunity Employer motion for extended substantive certifica- 1 T - 12/9/04, The Times Fee: $14.28 reached at (908) 654-6880. (908) 233-0301. (908) 889-4095 tion in conformance with N.J.A.C. 5:91- 12.3 for a period of 20 days from the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE publication of this notice. The comment PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE shall set forth how the municipality has TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS excepted) and the bids of such bidders BOARD OF HEALTH TOWN OF WESTFIELD failed to comply with the terms of the INVITATION TO BID shall be considered withdrawn. substantive certification. The comment Public notice is hereby given that Ordi- NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR The successful bidder shall be required shall be served upon the Council and the nance #BOH 2-2004 entitled “GENERAL Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS to submit a Performance Bond in an amount Township of Scotch Plains. A copy of the PROVISIONS, BOARD OF HEALTH OF ders to bid for the following Project: equal to one hundred percent (100%) of Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town motion and supporting documentation are WESTFIELD” was adopted by the the amount of the accepted bid at the time of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 16th day of ROADWORK ASSISTANCE available for public inspection at the office Westfield Board of HEalth at a regular of contract execution. A Consent of Surety December, 2004 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad of the Municipal Clerk, Township of Scotch meeting held on December 6, 2004. Bids Will be accepted only by mail or in regarding bonds required by the Contract Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at ten o’clock in the morning, the following described Plains, Municipal Building, located at 430 This Ordinance shall take effect imme- person to the Office of the Township Clerk, Documents shall also be submitted with lands: Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey diately after publication as required by Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park the bid. Sureties shall be licensed and/or The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against during the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. law. Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 authorized to transact business in the State that same on the 16th day of December, 2004 together with interest and cost of sale, Barbara Riepe Marylou Fashano-Soltis (attn: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) until of New Jersey and be acceptable to the exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2004. Municipal Clerk Board Secretary December 14, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Authority. The term of the contract shall be The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject 1 - 12/9/04, The Times Fee: $23.46 1 T - 12/9/04, The Leader Fee: $13.26 The Township of Scotch Plains (herein- for a period of two (2) years, commencing to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent after “Township”) shall not be responsible January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2006 (18%) per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or with an option to renew for one (1) addi- conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. delivered late by the Postal Service. At the tional year at the sole discretion of the UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off above time, the bids will be publicly opened Township. and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced and read aloud. All bids must be pre- The Township reserves the right to re- and the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. and passed on the first reading at a REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chosen sented in sealed envelopes, which are ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Freeholders of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 2nd day of December, clearly marked “Bids for Roadwork Assis- informalities, or to accept any bid which, in Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey, 1937, and amendments thereto. 2004, and that said Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage tance”, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, the opinion of the Township of Scotch At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on at a meeting of said Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, New Jersey 07076”. No bid will be re- Plains, will be in the best interest of the the property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified Elizabeth, New Jersey, on the 16th of December, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon ceived after the time and date specified. Township all in accordance with the New check or cash. thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may After receipt of bids, no bid may be Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. withdrawn within (60) days after the date 40A: 11-1 et seq. In the event of an equal (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public of the bid opening except if provided for or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County herein. The bid of any bidder who con- to the bidder, which, in the Township’s sole municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the sents to an extension may be held for discretion, best services the interest of the who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office consideration for a longer period of time as Township. The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, may be agreed upon between bidder and The Township also reserves the right to including the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due Elizabeth, New Jersey. the Township. reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are thereon respectively on the 16th day of December, 2004, exclusive of the lien for the year Sharda Badri, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders All bids must be on the bid forms pro- not available and/or appropriated. 2004 are as listed below: vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in The selected Bidder, will within seven Ordinance 606-2004 Susan Noon the bid package, specifications and bid days (7) of award of the bid, enter into an Intro: 12/2/2004 Collector of Taxes forms may be obtained at the Office of appropriate contract with the Township. AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF Westfield, New Jersey the Director of Public Property, 2445 All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, COUNTY OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS Location of Block Amount Due Plainfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, be- Chapter 127 entitled “An Act Relating to Property Address Owner & Lot Dec. 16, 2004 tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 Affirmative Action in Relation to discrimi- BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union as p.m., Monday through Friday. nation in connections with Certain Public follows: **1. Bids proposals and all required docu- Contracts and supplementing the “Law Section 1. The salaries of the following County Officials and Department 2. 914 North Avenue West Rudnicki, David & Cynthia F. 907/20 $ 5,358.25 ments must be completed and submitted against Discrimination” approved April 16, Heads shall be as hereinafter set forth. The same shall be effective as of January 1, 2004 3. by the date as set forth above. All docu- 1945 (P.L. 1945, Chapter 169)” N.J.A.C. or as of appointment date. 4. 206 Florence Avenue North J. Holder, Inc. 2704/32 $ 3,565.51 ments in the enclosed bid package must 17:27, as amended from time to time, and Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner 5. 833 South Avenue West Ciullo, Alfonso & Emma 2706/12 $ 2,880.49 accompany the bid proposal. the Americans With Disability Act. provided by law. 6. 524 Cumberland Street Ciullo, Alfonso & Emma 2706/17 $ 1,048.42 In addition to the above documents, a All bidders must be registered with the Section 3. That the Clerk of this Board be and she is hereby authorized to 7. 532 Cumberland Street Bianco, Theresa 2706/19 $ 7,014.08 certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond New Jersey Department of Labor to en- publish a notice in the appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing 8. 614 Dorian Road Fisher, Bruce 2904/5 $ 2,288.93 issued by a responsible bank, trust com- gage in public work as defined in the re- on December 16, 2004, and shall forward one certified copy of final passage, to each 9. 515 Trinity Place Rowland, Cheryl 3010/1/C0050 $ 4,751.76 pany or insurance company, payable to quirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- Clerk of all Municipalities located within the County of Union. 10. 1 Elm Street One Elm Street Realty Assoc., LLC 3105/18 $ 28,068.05 the Township of Scotch Plains shall be 5661 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. 11. 215 Cacciola Place Ciullo, Alfonso & Emma 3205/10 $ 1,977.05 PROPOSED SALARY ORDINANCE submitted with each bid as a guaranty that 12:62-1.1. 12. 121 Cacciola Place Morris, Cleoster Est of 3205/16 $ 1,872.44 if a contract is awarded the bidder shall Where applicable, prevailing wage rate COUNTY MANAGER/DEVANNEY $144,258.00 13. 576 North Avenue East RAJ Investments, Inc. 3305/2 $ 31,773.76 execute said contract. The bid security shall be paid to all workers on the job as per DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER/GENIEVICH $126,029.00 14. 525 Chestnut Street South Helfenstein, George 3408/32 $ 11,242.11 shall be in the amount often ten percent N.J.A.C. 34:11-56.25 et seq. COUNTY COUNSEL/BARRY $131,250.00 15. 127 Windsor Avenue Carter, Lillie 4001/34 $ 923.26 (10%) of the total amount of the bid or BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/DALEY $102,376.00 16. 303 Windsor Avenue Johnson, Robert L. Est of. 4004/22 $ 1,157.83 Twenty Thousand ($20,000) whichever is SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS/DANN $111,786.00 17. lower. UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY: OPERATIONS & FACILITIES/LAPOLLA $111,264.00 18. 1010 Seward Avenue Isbrecht, Richard W. 4604/2 $ 9,841.14 All bid security, except the bid security of WALTER F. DINIZO PUBLIC SAFETY/GIBSON $105,825.00 19. the three apparent lowest responsible bid- DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY FINANCE/CAROSELLI $117,496.00 20. 132 Cambridge Road Junno, Anna Mae 5717/1 $ 11,452.95 ders shall, if requested in writing, be re- BARBARA RIEPE HUMAN SERVICES/GUZZO $115,008.00 ** Sidewalk Special Assessment turned after ten days (10) from the open- TOWNSHIP CLERK PARKS/SIGMUND $108,396.00 4 T - 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 & 12/9/04, The Leader Fee: $408.00 ing ob the bids (Sundays and Holidays 1 T - 12/9/04, The Times Fee: $100.98 1 T - 12/9/04, The Leader Fee: $76.50

NOTICE AVISO

THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WILL BE CANVASSING EL VIERNES 17 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2004 EL CONSEJO ELECTORAL DEL AND COUNTING THE PROVISIONAL BALLOTS USED IN THE SPECIAL CONDADO DE UNION HARÁ LAS GESTIONES Y EL CONTEO DE LAS BOLETAS HILLSIDE AND WESTFIELD SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS ON FRIDAY PROVISIONALES UTILIZADAS EN LAS ELECCIONES ESPECIALES DEL CONSEJO DECEMBER 17TH, 2004. PROCESSING WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE ESCOLAR DE HILLSIDE Y WESTFIELD. EL PROCESAMIENTO SE LLEVARÁ A UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE AT 271 NORTH BROAD CABO EN LA OFICINA DEL CONSEJO ELECTORAL DEL CONDADO DE UNION EN STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY AT 12:00 P.M. 271 NORTH BROAD STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY A LAS 12:00 P.M.

PUBLIC NOTICE TO VOTERS OF WESTFIELD AVISO PÚBLICO PARA LOS VOTANTES DE WESTFIELD

UNA ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA ESCOLAR SE LLEVARÁ A SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 14, ACABO EL 14 DE DICIEMBRE, DEL 2004. ENTRE LAS HORAS DE 2:00 P.M. Y 9:00 2004. BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2:00 P.M. AND 9:00 P.M. THE TOWN OF P.M. LA MUNICIPALIDAD DE WESTFIELD ESTRARÁ VOTANDO POR: WESTFIELD WILL BE VOTING FOR:

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Se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Municipio de Westfield en el Condado de Union, Nueve The Board of Education of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union, New Jersey is Jersey, para (a) construir mejoras a la pista atlética y al campo de juego del Estadio Gary Kehler authorized (a) to construct improvements to the track and field at Gary Kehler Stadium, (Gary Kehler Stadium), incluyendo obras locativas; (b) apropiar para dicho fin $1,381,839; y including site work; (b) to appropriate therefore $1,381,839; and (c) to issue bonds of the (c) expedir bonos del Destrito Escolar para financiar el proyecto por un monto del capital de School District to finance the project in the principal amount of $1,381,839. This project $1,381,839. Este proyecto no es elegible para recibir apoyo del Estado bajo la Ley de is not eligible for State support under the Educational Facilities Construction and Construcción y Financiacón de Instalaciones Educativas (Educational Facilities Construction Financing Act. and Financing Act). Page 20 Thursday, December 9, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Patrick Manfra, Sr., 86, Army Veteran; Joseph Iarussi, 88, Holy Name Member; Had Been Senior District Sales Manager – Obituaries – Was President of Foursome Builders Patrick A. Manfra, Sr., 86, of a-half years and attained the rank of Joseph P. Iarussi, 88, of Brielle of the Manasquan River Golf Club. Westfield died on Thursday, Decem- warrant officer. Jane Smith, 86, Was Store Proprietor; died on Wednesday, December 1, at He served as a First Lieutenant in ber 2, in Westfield. He was a past member of both the his residence. the United States Army Air Corps Born in Westfield, he lived his Roselle Civil Defense Corps and the Born and raised in Scotch Plains, during World War II. entire life there except for a brief Roselle Board of Education. College Trustee, CSH Board Member he had lived in Bridgewater for nine Mr. Iarussi graduated with a Bach- time when he resided in Roselle. He was predeceased by a daugh- Jane Gordon Smith, 86, of Palm College with a Bachelor of Arts de- years prior to moving to Brielle 25 elor of Science degree in Civil Engi- Mr. Manfra had been employed ter, Joanne Manfra. City, Fla. died on Saturday, Novem- gree in 1939. years ago. neering from the Cooper Union for for 45 years with the Tennant Com- Surviving are his wife, Josephine ber 27, at Martin Memorial Hospital, Surviving are two daughters, Kathy Mr. Iarussi had been President of the Advancement of Science and Art pany, the home office of which was Magnotti Manfra; two sons, Patrick South, in Stuart, Fla. Atherton and Laurie Orth, both of Foursome Builders in Brielle, formerly in New York City. in Minneapolis, Minn. He worked as Manfra and John Manfra; a daugh- Born on May 14, 1918 in Eliza- Palm City, Fla.; a son, David Orth, of Scotch Plains, retiring 10 years ago. He was predeceased by a brother, the Senior District Sales Manager in ter, Barbara Berichon; eight grand- beth, she had lived in Westfield and also of Palm City; three granddaugh- He was a member of the New Jer- Nicholas Iarussi, and two sisters, Clara the New York Metropolitan area, in- children and one great-grandchild. Mendham before moving to Palm ters; two grandsons and a great-grand- sey Builders Association and the Venneri and Esther Iarussi. cluding Pennsylvania, retiring in A Mass of Christian Burial was City three years ago. son. National Builders Association. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, 1980. held on Monday, December 6, at St. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Smith had Services will be held on Saturday, Mr. Iarussi was a communicant of Jean Humphreys Iarussi; three sons, For the last 12 years, he was em- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in been a proprietor for 35 years of the December 11, at 3 p.m. at the Hilltop St. Denis Roman Catholic Church in Paul Iarussi of Austin, Tex., Peter ployed with Integrity Roofing, Inc. Westfield. Interment followed at St. Jane Smith Shop in Mendham, Presbyterian Church in Mendham. Manasquan and a former communi- Iarussi of Annandale and John Iarussi in Rahway part-time in various posi- Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Westfield and Clinton. Arrangements are under the direc- cant of St. Bartholomew the Apostle of Marlton; two daughters, Jane tions. Arrangements were by the Dooley She also was a former trustee for tion of the Aycock Funeral Home in Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Iarussi-Cole of Loudon, N.H. and A United States Army veteran of Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Elmira College in Elmira, N.Y. and Stuart, Fla. Plains, where he belonged to the Holy Mary Jo Donnelly of Tinton Falls; World War II, Mr. Manfra served in enue in Westfield. served on the board of Children’s In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Name Society. He also was a member two sisters, Amelia Stiffler and the European Theatre for three-and- December 9, 2004 Specialized Hospital in Mountainside butions may be made to Children’s Antoinette Ziolkowski, both of Scotch and the Board of Community Hope in Specialized Hospital, 150 New Provi- Plains, and 14 grandchildren. Parsippany. dence Road, Mountainside 07092. Area/Local News A Mass of Christian Burial was Jean E. Lay, 80, Recently Retired Mrs. Smith graduated from Elmira December 9, 2004 offered on Saturday, December 4, at Rabbi Nudell to Speak St. Denis Church. Committal will take From Westfield Town Clerk’s Office At Meeting of HAZAK place at a later date at the Greenwood Jean E. (nee Collins) Lay, 80, died CF Fireman, Clark Resident Cemetery in Brielle. She is survived by two sons, John SCOTCH PLAINS – Rabbi George Arrangements were by the O’Brien on December 5 at Union Memorial H. Lay, Jr. of South Plainfield, and Nudell will present a program on the Funeral Home in Wall. Hospital in Union. Robert C. Lay of Freehold, two daugh- Killed In Ar Ramadi, Iraq Mishna at the Wednesday, December Memorial donations may be made Born in Springfield, Mass., she ters, Betty Jean Noon of Stone Ridge, 15, meeting of HAZAK at 10:30 a.m. CLARK – In honor of U.S. Army As a boy, Private Benish served as to Vitas, 1 Median Road, Eatontown lived in Westfield for the last 46 years. N.Y., and Susan H. Noon of Cranford, at Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch 07724; the Alzheimer’s Association Mrs. Lay was a clerk in the Private First Class Stephen C. Benish, a Boy Scout then as a Cranford Fire as well as 11 grandchildren. Plains. Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Westfield Town Clerk’s Office in There will be no visitation. A me- 20, of Clark, Acting Governor Rich- Department Explorer, and as a young HAZAK is the senior social group ard Codey signed an Executive Order man, a volunteer firefighter. He was Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville Westfield for 23 years before retiring morial service was held on December at the temple, located at 18 Shalom 07834 or to the Brielle Police Depart- in 2003. 8 at the First United Methodist Church calling for the United States and New always willing and eager to serve his Way. For reservations, please call the Jersey flags to fly half-staff on Mon- ment, 601 Union Lane, Brielle 08730. She was a member of the First in Westfield. Burial was private. county. After 9/11, he put on his last temple office at (908) 889-1830. December 9, 2004 United Methodist Church in Donations may be made to the day, December 6. and final uniform, that of the U.S. Westfield, where she was active in Westfield Rescue Squad in lieu of “Private Benish served his Nation Army. The Women’s Circle. flowers. with great bravery and honor,” Acting The funeral procession for Private Mrs. Lay is predeceased by her Arrangements were handled by The Governor Codey said. “We can never Benish, whose flag-draped casket sat husband, John H. Lay, who died in Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad repay him or his family for their sac- atop a fire engine, ended at St. Agnes 2001, and a son, William C. Lay, who Street, Westfield. rifice. By flying our flags at half- Roman Catholic Church in Clark. died in 1994. December 9, 2004 staff, the state of New Jersey will The casket was lowered by four white- honor him. We will keep Private gloved firefighters in to the hands of Chuck Watt, 90, Former President, Benish and his family in our thoughts seven white-gloved U.S. Army pall- and prayers.” bearers. CEO of Crossfield Products Corp. Private Benish died November 28 Inside St. Agnes, approximately in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He received en- 500 people paid their respects to a Chuck Watt, 90, a longtime Westfield dent and Chief Executive Officer. emy fire while on a dismounted pa- local boy who made the ultimate sac- resident, died on December 7. He was a graduate of Saint Albans trol. Private Benish was assigned to rifice for his country. Mr. Watt was Chairman of Preparatory School and Washington the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regi- Private Benish, who lived in Lin- Crossfield Products Corporation, a & Lee University. ment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, den but grew up in Clark, was the manufacturing company in Roselle Mr. Watt was also a past Commo- 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Howze, 37th serviceman who had ties to New Park, where he worked since 1939 in dore of the Yacht Club of Sea Isle Korea. Jersey to be killed in the war in Iraq. various capacities, including Presi- City. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eleanor, two sons, Charles R. Westfield Recreation Events Watt, Jr. and W. Bradford Watt, as Holiday Concert: Our Annual ter session begins January 10 for well as five grandchildren. Holiday Concert is scheduled for second and third graders. Class Services will be held on Friday, Wednesday, December 15, at 7 p.m. times: 4, 4:30 or 5 p.m. Cost: $145. December 10, at 2 p.m. in the chapel in the Edison Intermediate School Total Toning: Let Maureen of The Presbyterian Church in auditorium. The concert features Kobrin get you in shape for the Westfield. the Westfield Community Band and holidays! Classes are held on Mon- In lieu of flowers, donations may the Edison Broadway Singers. Mu- days and Thursdays from 7:30 to be made to a favorite charity. sic of the season will be performed 8:30 p.m. in the Municipal Build- Arrangements were handled by as we ring in the Holidays! We ing Community Room. 10 classes Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad encourage you to come out and join are offered per session, and ses- Street in Westfield. in the holiday spirit with us. Admis- sions are continuous. Late fall ses- December 9, 2004 sion is free. sion is held from October 21 to Bowling League: This 12-week November 29. Fee: $65/session. Bharadwaj Participates program began September 27. It Atlantic City Trip to Bally’s: Sat- In Fed Challenge Event will be held Mondays at 3:50 p.m. urday, February 12, 9 a.m. to 8:30 at Linden Lanes for ages five to 14. p.m. Enjoy a day at the casinos, WESTFIELD — Ravi Bharadwaj The cost is $6 per week, payable at shopping, or just sight seeing. Cost: a 2004 graduate of Westfield High the lanes. $26 per person. Bus departs 9 a.m. School (WHS), was a member of 3rd Annual Family Bowling Rent: Thursday, March 3, at 8 Rutgers University’s Finalist team in Night: Join us for a fun afternoon of p.m. This Tony and Pulitzer Prize- the National College Fed Challenge bowling on Saturday, January 15, at winning Broadway musical features Competition hosted by the Federal 2 p.m. Bring family and friends, the an energetically eclectic score that Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. more the merrier. Held at Linden accompanies the emotional story of CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING…Union County Freeholders lead the cer- He was a member of the WHS Fed Lanes. Fee: $10.75 per person. In- love and loyalty among struggling emony for lighting the Christmas tree at Watchung Stable in Mountainside on Challenge team last year. cludes two hours of bowling and artists in New York’s East Village. December 5. Pictured, left to right, are: Freeholders Nancy Ward of Linden, This year, Ravi and his teammates Angel Estrada of Elizabeth, Bette Jane Kowalski of Cranford and Dan Sullivan shoe rental. (Snack bar will be open Location: State Theatre, New of Elizabeth. at Rutgers bested New York Univer- for business). Please register by Fri- Brunswick. Cost: $64 per person. sity, Columbia University, and 17 other day, December 31. Bus departs 7 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE college teams in the district competi- Night Place: Offered to Westfield Kodo Drummers: Wednesday, tion in New York, and placed second UNION COUNTY BOARD or feminine or plural and may include students in grades 6 through 8 on the March 16, at 8 p.m. “If there is such OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS a partnership, firm, corporation, or in Washington, losing by only one following Friday nights from 7:30 to a thing as perfection in music, Kodo other legal entity as circumstances point to Northwestern University. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the dictate. 9:30 p.m. at Edison Intermediate comes as near to it as any group in following proposed Ordinance was intro- Due to the team’s grasp of monetary School: December 17, January 21, the world,”proclaimed The Boston B. “lead ammunition” shall mean any theory and policy, they won $30,000 duced and passed on the first reading at a projectile fired from a firearm which February 18, April 15 and May 13. Globe. Exploring the limitless pos- REGULAR MEETING of the Board of contains lead. provided by Moody’s Foundation. Fee: $3 at the door. sibilities of the traditional Japanese Chosen Freeholders of the County of C. “non-lead ammunition” shall mean Teen Center: The Teen Center is drum, Kodo is forging new direc- Union, New Jersey held on the 2nd day of any projectile fired from a firearm December, 2004, and that said Ordinance which does not contain lead. open on most Friday evenings dur- tions for a vibrant, living art form. will be taken up for further consideration D. “firearm” shall mean any pistol, shot-


   ing the school year between the Location: State Theatre. Cost: $60 for final passage at a meeting of said gun or other device used to fire a hours of 7 and 11 p.m. for all per person. Bus departs at 7 p.m. Board to be held at its meeting room in the projectile. Westfield High School Students. The Temptations and the Four Administration Building, Elizabeth, New E. “Discharge” shall mean the firing of a 

   Jersey, on the 16th of December, 2004, firearm. (Closed during Night Place dates). Tops: Sunday, March 13, at 7 p.m. at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said F. “Shooting activity” shall mean any The center features pool tables, Two of Motown’s best-loved matter can be reached, at which time and activity which uses a firearm.
   place all persons who may be interested ping-pong tables, air hockey tables, groups team up for a memorable Violations. video games, large TV and VCR State Theatre evening. They guar- therein will be given an opportunity to be   heard concerning same. The following acts shall be considered a with movies, complete stereo sys- antee a soul-stirring stroll down A copy of this Ordinance has been posted violation of this Ordinance and subject to tem, vending machines and more! memory lane. Cost: $65 per per- on the Bulletin Board upon which public the penalties provided herein:
     Piano: Learn basic piano skills son. Bus departs 6 p.m. notices are customarily posted in the Union A. Possession of lead ammunition at County Administration Building of the the Lenape Park Trap and Skeet

         in reading music and playing melo- Please register for the above pro- County of Union and a copy is available up Range. dies on electronic keyboards from grams at: The Westfield Recreation to and including the time of such meeting B. Use of any lead ammunition at the        instructors of the NJ Workshop for Department, 425 East Broad Street to the members of the general public of the Lenape Park Trap and Skeet Range the Arts. Classes located at 361 For further information, please call the County who shall request such copies, at in any shooting activity.

the Office of the Clerk of the Board of C. Causing or permitting any person to South Avenue, East. Each 10-week Westfield Recreation Office at (908) Chosen Freeholders in said Administra- use lead ammunition in any shooting    session is 30 minutes in length, and 789-4080 or visit www.westfieldnj.net/ tion Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey. activity at the Lenape Park Trap and



      includes six students per class. Win- townhall/recreation. Sharda Badri, Clerk of the Board of Skeet Range. Chosen Freeholders It is a separate violation of this section for an action proscribed above as to each Ordinance 607-2004 discharge of any lead ammunition. Intro: 12/2/2004 Penalties. AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- A person who violates any provision of Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. LISHING A LEAD FREE AM- this ordinance, for a first offense, shall be Serving Westfield and Cranford Area MUNITION POLICY AT THE fined a sum of five hundred dollars UNION COUNTY LENAPE ($500.00) for each violation; for a second PARK TRAP AND SKEET and subsequent offense, shall be fined a Caring & Courteous Service to the For Over 108 Years RANGE AND FIXING PENAL- sum five hundred dollars ($500.00), revo- TIES FOR THE USE OF LEAD cation of the privilege to use the Lenape With Dignity and Respect for all Faiths SHOT IN ANY SHOOTING Park Trap and Skeet Range and/or impris- Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 ACTIVITY. onment in the county jail for a term not Findings & Establishment of Ordi- exceeding ninety (90) days for each viola- nance. tion. In lieu of imprisonment, the Court Westfield A. Establishment. There is hereby es- may consider requiring community ser- tablished the County of Union Lead vice. 556 Westfield Avenue Free Ammunition Ordinance, which Enforcement. 233-0255 prohibits the use of ammunition con- The County of Union’s Director of the taining lead at the Lenape Park Trap Department of Parks and Recreation is and Skeet Range. hereby charged with the responsibility for John L. Dooley Gray Funeral Home B. Findings. The County of Union is the the enforcement of this Ordinance and Manager Owner and, through the Union County may serve notice to any person in violation Department of Parks and Recreation, thereof; however, such notice shall not be NJ License # 4100 the Operator of the Lenape Park Trap a prerequisite for the issuance of a sum- and Skeet Range. The Trap and mons. The Director will notify the Union Skeet Range has been operating at County Police Department (“County Po- 318 East Broad Street this location since 1927 and provides lice”) of any violation(s), who shall investi- a unique recreational activity to the gate said violation(s). The County Police citizens of Union County and the sur- is independently authorized to issue any Westfield, New Jersey rounding communities. The Union summons for violations of this Ordinance, Cranford County Board of Chosen Freehold- as appropriate. The County Counsel and/ William A. Doyle, Manager ers is committed to sustaining the or municipal prosecutors are hereby au- 218 North Avenue health of its citizens and maintaning thorized to prosecute violators in any legal the health and functions of the wet- proceedings as may be required. 276-0255 New Jersey License Number 2325 lands within the Lenape Park Trap and Skeet Range and therefore de- Severability. Charles V. Dooley clares the continued discharge of lead Should any part or provision of this Ordi- ammunition into the wetlands located nance be declared by a court of competent Manager at Lenape Park must cease. jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a NJ License # 3703 Definitions. whole or any remaining part thereof. For purposes of this Ordinance, the fol- lowing terms and phrases shall have the Effective Date. 908-233-0143 908-276-0092 following meaning: This ordinance shall take effect at the A. “Person” shall mean the masculine time and in the manner provided by law. 1 T - 12/9/04, The Leader Fee: $125.97 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 9, 2004 Page 21 A Junkyard Christmas Carol Concert With Duo-Harpists Will Inspire Holiday Spirit Scheduled on December 15 WESTFIELD – A Junkyard Christ- the company led by Max Lazar, who mas Carol will be presented by the portrays Scrooge. Fellow actors include Westfield High School (WHS) Drama Aaron Eisenberg as Marley, with Christ- WESTFIELD — The First Con- United States and has performed as Department this weekend. Directed mas Past, Present and Future played by gregational Church of Westfield, lo- soloist in all the major concert halls in by WHS drama teacher Joe Nierle, this Chloe Zeitounian, Emily Greenberg cated at 125 Elmer Street, will present New York City. He has appeared on play is his adaptation of Charles Dickens and Nick Brennan, respectively. duo-harpists Karen Lindquist and national television accompanying op- “A Christmas Carol.” Zal Spialter, Stephanie Christiano, André Tarantiles in a free, half-hour era stars Aprile Millo, Benita Valente, The Thursday, December 9, perfor- Alex Wronski, Suzanne Toriello, Geor- program at noon on Wednesday, De- Renée Fleming, Heidi Grant-Murphy, mance will begin at 2:30 p.m. The gia Mierswa and James Seipo are mem- cember 15, as the conclusion of this Jennifer Larmore, Marcello Giordani, curtain time for the Friday, December bers of the Crachit Family. The Fezziwig season’s Mid-Day Musicales series. Susan Graham, Maureen O’Flynn, 10, and Saturday, December 11, perfor- Family members are Dan Foltz- A $5 soup and sandwich luncheon Ruth Ann Swenson, Ramon Vargas, mances is 8 p.m. with a special matinee Morrison, Jennifer Kujawski, Rachael will be available in the church social and Christine Goerke. at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Leopold and James Hooper-Hamersley. hall following the concert. Currently principal harpist for the All performances will be held in the Nick Williams and Allison Siko play Lindquist is an avid chamber music Metropolitan Opera Guild, New York WHS auditorium, located at 550 the young apprentice Scrooge and his player and has appeared at the City Opera National Company, Dorian Road in Westfield. first love, Belle. Mike Burns plays an- Marlboro Music Festival, with the Glimmerglass Opera Festival, Arizona A Junkyard Christmas Carol has a other apprentice in the Fezziwig Firm. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Opera Wagner Festival, New Jersey modern twist, starting with a business- Allison Simon portrays Scrooge’s sister, man arrested for tax fraud. His com- Fan, with Chris Hild as his nephew, Fred. Center, White Mountains Festival, State Opera, Connecticut Grand Op- munity service sentence brings him to Lyndsay Ryan, Jessica Minsky and Maurice Music at Angel Fire, at the Bravo!, era, the Center for Contemporary the homeless residing in a local junkyard. Blackmon complete the party group. Colorado Festival in Vail and the Opera, Teatro Grattacielo, Northeast- Manchester Music Festival. ern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, Riv- MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE…Wardlaw-Hartridge School sophomores Matt Forman of She has toured the United States as erside Symphonia, the Princeton Sym- Scotch Plains, Amanda Loder of Warren and Sydney Heiss of Edison presented musical a member of Speculum Musicae and phony, Festival Musical de Santo selections for the residents of Genesis Eldercare in Scotch Plains. Under Matt’s baton, a the Aurora trio and performed fre- Domingo 2001 and 2003, and most dozen fellow students meet weekly before and after school to rehearse the school’s Choral quently with the Theatre Chamber recently the Casals Festival in San Society, which performs in nursing and assisted living facilities in Middlesex and Union counties. Duets, trios and other combinations of voice and instruments are presented. Their Players of the Kennedy Center. Juan, Puerto Rico, he has also per- music teacher, Peter Hill, often accompanies the group, which is in its second year of Lindquist was a featured performer formed in orchestras backing up head- offering instrumental and vocal talents to the community at the holiday season. with the members of the Chicago liners as diverse as Placido Domingo, Symphony in Symphony Hall where Marilyn Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley she performed the world premier of Jones, Steve Lawrence and Eydie LOCAL STARS Michael Tenzer’s Sources of Current. Gormé, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, She has also been heard as soloist Connie Francis, Roberta Flack, John Author Ed Leibowitz of WF with major orchestras across the Denver, Whitney Houston, Natalie United States and in Europe includ- Cole and Patti Lupone. ing: the National Symphony, Saint Tarantiles’ multi-faceted career has To Appear at Area Book Store Paul Chamber Orchestra, New York included stints at The Fantasticks (the WESTFIELD – Ed Leibowitz of junior college and Philharmonic, Brooklyn Philhar- world’s longest running musical), Ra- Westfield, the author of the new book, major college lev- monic and the Vienna Austria Sym- dio City Musical Hall, in Broadway “It Takes More Than A Whistle to els. phony. pits playing both harp and synthe- HOLIDAY PLAY…A modern adaptation of the popular Charles Dickens classic, “A Coach Basketball,” will appear at Barnes A comprehen- Formerly a member of the Balti- sizer, and as staff harpist at the Paper Christmas Carol,” entitled A Junkyard Christmas Carol, will be performed at Westfield & Noble, located at 240 Route 22, sive guide to coach- more Symphony, she is principal harp Mill Playhouse. High School this weekend, December 9 to 11. Max Lazar, top, leads a cast of 33 student actors that include the Fezziwig Family. Standing, left to right, are: Patrina Caruana, West in Springfield, on Wednesday, ing youth basket- of the Brooklyn Philharmonic and He is featured on an album re- Mike Burns, Dan Foltz-Morrison as Mr. Fezziwig, Nick Williams as Young Scrooge December 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. ball, Leibowitz’ the Long Island Philharmonic orches- leased by BMG, as well as a recording with Allison Siko as Belle, his fiancée. Rachael Leopold, front, left, a Fezziwig child, Leibowitz will share his ideas on book not only ex- tras. of contemporary chamber music for is hugged by Jennifer Kujawski, center, playing Mrs. Fezziwig with James Hooper- coaching basketball. His career has plores the physical Lindquist began her harp studies at EMI and he is also the official harpist Hamersley as another Fezziwig child. spanned over 25 years at the high school, aspects of the the age of 10. She was a student of of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New There, he produces a rendition of the Servants, party guests, homeless and game, but deals in Suzanne Balderston and Eileen York City. Dickens classic using the junkyard in- children are played by supporting cast Festival Chorus Plans depth about coaching children in the Malone and later graduated from The Well known for his appearances as habitants with their environment, the members, Patrina Caruana, Kate Dou- challenging environment of current so- Julliard School, earning both her principal harpist with opera orches- junkyard, as the play’s setting. glas, Will Eisenberg, Alex A Ceremony of Carols ciety. bachelor’s and master’s degrees under tras throughout the east coast, Jake Brandman wrote the junkyard Forstenhausler, Bill Geltzeiler, Sarah WESTFIELD — The Festival Cho- After more than two decades on the Marcel Grandjany. Tarantiles recently was honored to be bench, Leibowitz has laid out game scenes as part of his independent study Gerber, Jeff Hogan, Ellen Scariati and rus of the First Congregational Church She can be heard on Varese, invited to play several concerts as in Nierle’s drama class. Michael Tannenbaum. of Westfield, 125 Elmer Street, will plans for success for coaches ranging from biddy to high school basketball. Sarabande, Orion, Music Masters and principal harpist with the Orquesta Scrooge’s one-time partner, Jacob WHS art teacher Roy Chambers de- present Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony Bridge records. Sinfonica de Puerto Rico and by New Marley, who has been dead for the past signed and constructed the set with stu- of Carols during their 10 a.m. worship Tarantiles, whom The New York York City Opera for their produc- seven years, visits him on Christmas dent assistance. Tim Mathews was assisted service on Sunday, December 12. St. Bartholomew’s Choir Times has referred to as “an expert tions of Salome and The Rape of Eve. Wearing the heavy chains he forged by Greg Ryan in stage management, while This work, Britten’s settings of old harpist,” received his Bachelor of Mu- Lucretia. in life, Marley’s mission is to prepare English carol texts, is composed for cho- Plan Christmas Carols Greg and Jaclyn Nicoll handled lights. sic degree with high distinction and Funding for these concerts has been Scrooge for the visit the three spirits of Julia Korn managed props, Lauren Miceli rus and harp, and the virtuoso harp part SCOTCH PLAINS – The choir Christmas Past, Present and Future. assembled costumes and Kayli Spialter will be performed by noted harpist Karen from St. Bartholomew the Apostle his Master of Music Degree with high- made possible in part by the New This is his opportunity to change his managed hair and makeup duties. Lindquist. Soloists will be Meredith Interparochial School in Scotch est distinction from Indiana Univer- Jersey State Council on the Arts, De- mean-spirited ways. After the evening All tickets for the performances are Hoffmann-Thomson and Karen Sozio. Plains will perform Christmas carols sity School of Music where he was a partment of State, a partner agency of of memories and possibilities, Scrooge general admission at $7 for adults and The performance will be conducted at Sanguiliano Garden Center & Flo- student of Peter Eagle. He has also the National Endowment for the Arts, is a changed man and learns to spend $5 for children 12 and under. All tickets by the church’s Director of Music, Dr. rist, located at 2600 Route 22 in studied with Jane Weidensaul and through a grant administered by the Christmas in a loving and giving spirit. for Saturday’s children’s matinee are $5. Barbara Thomson. The public is cor- Scotch Plains, on Sunday, December Kathleen Bride. Union County Division of Cultural Thirty-three student actors comprise For tickets, please call (908) 789-4549. dially invited to attend. 12, at 3 p.m. He has concertized throughout the and Heritage Affairs. Goods & Services You Need!

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Book NookWith Marylou Morano Christmas, Hanukkah Spirit Two WF Ensembles Unite Celebrated in Latest Books By MARYLOU MORANO that home is always where your heart Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times is. To Present Holiday Concert Books can be a part of this joyful No one believes Sarah when she WESTFIELD — The Westfield with the upper woodwinds, while the time of the year. Here’s what’s in the tells them she has seen the neighbor- Community Band, conducted by Dr. main chorale continues in the lower Holiday Book Nook. hood snowmen having Thomas Connors and the Edison instruments. The story of Jesus’ a party on Christmas Broadway Singers, directed by Kristine The Westfield Community Band is birth is told in child- Eve. The magic of the Smith-Morasso, will join together in friendly language in season is expressed in the 15th Annual Holiday Concert, Martha Whitmore the classic Christmas sponsored by the Westfield Recreation Hickman’s “A Baby tale, “Sarah’s Secret” Department on Wednesday, Decem- Born in Bethlehem,” written by Robert ber 15, at 7 p.m. published by Albert McConnell, and pub- Dr. Connors wanted to begin his Whitman & Co. lished by Napoleon first concert conducting the Westfield (1994). The book Publishing (1991). Community Band with a collection of starts with the Annun- Although it is a clas- thematic pieces invoking the holiday Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield leader and The Times ciation and ends with sic book, children ages season. COMMERCIAL INTERRUPTIONS...Gary Glor, as radio announcer Will- the visit of the Three 4-8 are still reading and Selections include classics such as iam Keighly, hawks Lux soap with the help of “the lovely Lux girls,” Angela Kings. Realistic illus- enjoying “What is Ha- “Sleigh Ride” and “Christmas Festi- Dellaventura, Giuliana Pantone and Maya Vyas. The actors all played multiple trations fill every page. nukkah?” by Harriet Ziefert. (Festi- val,” both by Leroy Anderson, “Themes roles in the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. The Nativity is told from an angel’s val, 1994). The “lift the flap” feature from the Nutcracker Suite” by point of view in “Bright Christmas: of this book makes it interactive as Tchaikovsky and “Jingle Bell Rock” by TAKE THE STAGE An Angel Remembers” well as informative. Frank Cofield. by Andrew Clements Several children’s pub- A less traditional feature for the The Theater Project at UCC (Clarion Books, lishers released Hanuk- evening will include “The Sussex 1996). The author uses kah books just in time Mummer’s Christmas Carol” by Percy Proves Life is Pretty Wonderful biblical references in for the holiday. Among Grainger. the telling of the story, Grainger, who immigrated to the United them is a board book By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY (angel second class) trying to earn and the illustrations are States from Australia in 1914, quickly Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times entitled “The Hanuk- Dr. Thomas Connors his wings, the dastardly Mr. Potter archeologically correct kah Puzzle Book: A became one of the premier concert pia- CRANFORD — Ah, causing a run on the savings and for the time of Jesus’ Book in Eight Parts for nists in the world. Known for taking joined in concert with the Edison In- Christmas…’tis the season to bake cook- loan bank and George Bailey and birth. Eight Days of Fun” music from his discovery of nature while termediate School Broadway Singers. ies, sing Christmas carols, shop ‘till you Mary Hatch singing “and dance by “Shall I Knit You a written by Ellen G.K. exploring in Great Britain, he began ar- An auditioned choral group, directed drop and watch the classic movie, It’s a the light of the moon.” Hat? A Christmas Rubin, and published ranging a selection penned by his friend by Smith-Morasso, the singers perform Wonderful Life. Some seasonal tradi- One of the most poignant mo- Yarn” by Kate Klise by Pitspopany Press. Lucy Broadwood in 1880 and 1881. for many organizations throughout the tions never go out of date. ments occurred when the menda- teaches the timeless tale Another new Ha- Broadwood was influenced by hear- region. The choir will sing a selection of The Theater Project (TTP) at the cious Potter (Ken Schactman) and of the generosity of the season. A nukkah book is “Spin the Dreidel” ing the Tipteers during the play, “St. holiday themed music. Cranford campus of Union County philanthropic George duel about their blizzard is coming and all the ani- by Alexandra Cooper. It is a pre- George, the Turk and the Seven Cham- The band and choir will join forces College sent its holiday greeting early philosophical differences. George is mals will be cold. Mother Rabbit school board book published by Little pions.” At the time of his death, to conclude the concert with an audi- this year in the form of the radio play left with the notion that his family and Little Rabbit get Simon. And “Ha- Grainger’s uncompleted work was com- ence sing-a-long to Irving Berlin’s version of the Jimmy Stewart, Donna would be better off if he were dead. out the knitting nukkah Lights: pleted for band arrangement by re- “White Christmas.” Reed classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. The audience sees the ripple effect needles and make Holiday Poetry” nowned composer and bandmaster, Ri- The concert will be held at Edison Reminiscent of the radio shows of of George’s life as angel Clarence (Matt hats for all of their compiled by Lee chard Franko Goldman. Intermediate School, located on the 40’s like “The Lone Ranger” and McCarthy) tenderly admonishes, animal friends. You Bennet Hopkins An additional highlighted number Rahway Avenue in Westfield. “The Green Hornet,” the format of the “Each man’s life touches so many lives.” won’t believe some and published by for the evening will include “Savior of The Westfield Community Band is play was the Lux Radio Theater com- “Commercials” broke into the ra- of the hats they de- HarperCollins of- the Nations, Come!” by J.S. Bach, from sponsored by the Westfield Recreation plete with two commercial breaks for dio show as a terrifically officious, signed! The book is fers Hanukkah po- the ancient Christian plainsong hymn Commission, Bruce Kaufmann, Director. the pitching of “the soap of movie stars.” tuxedoed Gary Glor (William published by Henry etry for the early “Veni Redemptor Gentium.” For further information, please con- The lights went down and the Lux Keighly, the narrator) modulated his Holt and Co. reader set. The hymnal was taken from the tact (908) 789-4080. Radio Theater’s actors came alive in perfect tones and suave salesman pitch (2004). Children who like German hymnal “Geistliches front of the fake microphones to of Lux toilette soap. The Lux girls, A seasonal variation of “City Gesangbuchlein” with text by Martin to cook as well as read will have a Please send A&E news hold the imagination captive. Giuliani Pantone and Maya Vyas were Mouse - Country Mouse” can be wonderful time with “Christmas Luther. This hymn includes the tech- With equity actors like Gary Glor, lovely Vanna White types in training. read in “Christmas in the City” by Cookies: A Cookbook with Cookie nique known as the florid coloratura, to: [email protected] Rick Delaney, Tricia Burr, Angela Especially endearing were their vin- Loretta Krupinski (Hyperion Books Cutters,” by Susan Devins used to add an ornament to the music Dellaventura and Michael Irvin do- tage outfits and ringlet hairdos. for Children, 2002). The tree Mr. (Candlewick Press 2003). This spi- ™ nating their talents and a dozen area The behind-the-scenes people of and Mrs. Mouse is living in was ral-bound book contains cookie bak- POPCORN actors rounding out the cast, the single this radio show were outstanding. selected to be displayed at Rockefeller ing basics, as well as recipes for sugar matinee performance on December Lux Floor Manager Michael Center. Now they find themselves cookies, candy cane cookies, thumb- Finding Neverland: The 5 was a wonderful afternoon. Magnifico’s authentic musical inter- in the heart of New York City at print cookies and more. The book Angela Dellaventura as Violet ludes created nostalgic moments. Christmastime. Their explorations includes a set of three plastic cookie Black was especially saucy in her role Sound Technician Lisa Alford’s spe- take them to a manger where three cutters as well. complete with sexy black sheath and cial effects were an eye opener for young- little mice enter their lives. The book Happy baking and Happy Holi- Man Who Would Be Pan One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent forties Hollywood blonde hair like sters. Better than most ventriloquists, concludes with the charming lesson days!! Joan Blondell. not only did Alford wail like a cop’s siren, By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER respect than it’s been getting. The play, In sharp contrast to the blonde cry like a baby and operate the crash box, 3 POPCORNS and in turn this film, erects a monu- Despite a rather slow start and ment to it and watching the building Juried Art Show Creations Johnny Depp’s sometimes too zealous process is a whole lot of fun. Grandma Juried Art Show Creations Scottish brogue, Finding Neverland nudges one of the boys back into the ultimately enchants. house with her wrist. Switch to the Shown at Freeholders Gallery Its protagonist, “Peter Pan” play- stage rehearsal and it becomes Captain Shown at Freeholders Gallery wright J.M. Barrie, probably would Hook teasing one of the Lost Boys COUNTY – The Union County of Westfield and photographer Nancy have approved. For once we are in their with his frightening trademark. Board of Chosen Freeholders has re- Ori of Berkeley Heights. grip, director Marc Forster and a game Yet, as carefree and adventurous as ported that artwork from “Celebrating The gallery is located on the sixth floor cast also featuring Kate Winslet, Julie the story’s central philosophy may be, Excellence,” the Union County/Merck of the Union County Administration Christie and Freddie Highmore enter- it doesn’t preach a bury-your-head-in- 2004 Juried Art Show, will be dis- Building, Elizabethtown Plaza at Rahway tainingly remind that oftentimes a visit the-sand sort of blitheness. Without played through Friday, January 7, at Avenue, in downtown Elizabeth. to the Land of Make Believe is just the giving those parts away, suffice it to the Freeholders Gallery. tonic for what ails you. note their sad and bittersweet lessons The display is open to the public Harrison Was Responsible Based on Barrie’s real-life travails, are every bit as instructive. from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. subtly realized by Depp, we are While brothers Jack (Joe Prospero), The exhibition presents selected For WCP Costume Design shepherded through the entire creative George (Nick Roud) and Michael works from artists living or working in WESTFIELD — Westfield Com- process, from the author’s first inspira- (Luke Spill) all prove beneficiaries of Union County, who participated re- munity Players (WCP) President tional inklings to that by now interna- the lifestyle wisdom their Uncle James cently in the show at the Arts Guild of Naomi Yablonsky recently noted that tionally famous epiphany: I don’t ever is so instrumental in divining for them, Rahway. Fran Harrison of Summit, a native of want to grow up. And like a lot of good it’s Peter education that captures our Local exhibiting artists include England, was responsible for costume dramas, it has a fine irony. Some very hearts most. Cynical, he’s resistant to serious circumstances contribute to the transformation. Perhaps it’s because Patricia Brentano of Westfield, Nicho- design during the October production formulation of its rather Pollyanna phi- las Impalli of Fanwood, Janice Metzger of The Little Foxes. his hurt is greatest. The concurrently losophy. developing play’s namesake, exquis- Following the death of her husband itely acted by Freddie Highmore, it’s Arthur, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, por- no secret that he’s J.M.’s favorite. Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield leader and The Times Pooh Christmas Carol to Take trayed with wispy elegance by Winslet, Now here’s the problem, aside from SOUND EFFECTS...Lisa Alford not only juggles the effects, but dangles a is left to raise her four boys. While Depp’s curious accent and the half- cigarette precariously throughout the Lux Radio Theater’s It’s a Wonderful Life: receiving help from her aristocrat hour or so this movie takes to spool- The Radio Play, which was adapted and directed by Liz Zazzi. According to Stage at Cranford Theater mom, a starchy realist played by Julie up. It isn’t really true. Screenwriter Artistic Director Mark Spina, The Theater Project’s December 5 matinee was a CRANFORD – The Cranford Dra- insight into how to best relate the songs Christie, the kids are clearly in need David Magee’s script, based on Allan holiday present to the community for supporting the theater for the past 10 years. matic Club (CDC) presents its annual of a father figure. If he’s a fun loving Knee’s play, is practically as much a to the audience. bombshell was actress Tricia Burr’s December staging of children’s theatre Sandi Pells and Mike Marcus direct influence, all the better. So, in pipe dream as “Peter Pan” itself. While but did it all with an unlit cigarette Kensington Park one day enters stage the Davies boys (actually, there were interpretation of the sweet gal next dangling from her lip. With her hair in this weekend with A Winnie the Pooh the production. The role of Pooh is door, Mary Hatch. The audience felt Christmas Carol. right, as if by providence, the famed five) were indeed the afflatus for Barrie’s curlers and the typical World War II scarf handled by Bill Chamis and Jake the chemistry between George Bailey The performances are scheduled for Forrestal portrays Christopher Robin. playwright. A symbiotic rapport most successful stage play, parents wrap, she was a show by herself. (Ap- evolves. Sylvia and Arthur were very much alive and Mary due to perfect casting and plause sign should flash now). Friday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m., CDC veterans John Duryee, Kevin the right amount of naiveté Burr Saturday, December 11, at 1:30, 4:30 Kessler, Madge Wittel, Alan Just coming off a flop, much to the when the London hit premiered. The audience, from age 7 to 70 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December wry chagrin of his longtime producer It gets worse. There are rumors. Un- summoned to the role. enjoyed the fast pace, great timing Gershenson, Marc Ricci and Debby Charles Frohman (Dustin Hoffman), Rick Delaney, who continues to 12, at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Bassin will round out the cast of Pooh’s substantiated, but murmured in liter- and stellar direction of Liz Zazzi. of late literary genius J.M. hasn’t been ary circles over the last century just the demonstrate his versatility and talent The playbill informs us that Stewart The show offers a twist on the pals. having much fun at home either. In- Dickens’ classic with the Pooh charac- same. The PG film doesn’t deal with it. in a variety of roles at TTP, brought and Reed actually did this shortened All tickets, which are general admis- volved in a childless if not completely George Bailey to life. His manner- ters acting out the parts of Scrooge, Hence, we are intellectually placed radio broadcast version of Frank Capra’s sion only, are $8 for all ages and can be loveless marriage, he has thus far been twixt and tween. Ironically, like the isms, vocal pitch and placement made Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the rest of major motion picture classic in 1947. reserved by calling (908) 276-7611 or unable to make wife Mary (Radha inspiration for the Lost Boys them- the audience hear the Jimmy the cast. by visiting www.cdctheatre.org. Tick- Over 50 years later, the story still brings Mitchell) a participant in the daydream selves, we are asked to have faith in a Stewartisms in his speech patterns. tears and a lump to the throat. The show was originally produced at ets are also available at the door. that constitutes his life. Whereas, way of thinking that, by every visible Terri Sturtevant was a hoot in play- the Forum Theatre in Metuchen, with And remember that every time you The theater is located at 78 Winans whether by nature or need, Sylvia and proof available to us, is a fantastic ing the roles of Mrs. Hatch, Tilly and the book by Paul Whelihan and music Avenue in Cranford. hear a bell ring, another angel has just the boys immediately apply for honor- concoction. Libby, giving each character distinc- gotten his wings. Like a treasured and lyrics by Paul Farinella. Mr. ary citizenship in his fantasy world. Going in, it’s important to know tion with voice and cadence and per- Farinella serves as musical director for Christmas card that one can’t bear to He begins to spend more time with these things. First of all, you don’t sonality. the production. them than at home. He offers the use throw out, this performance will long Kalellis’ Reprint want to be had. Secondly, they just All of the familiar movie scenes be remembered. It really is a wonder- Liz Howard, the show’s producer, of his summer cottage outside of Lon- might ask you this stuff on “Jeop- were there: Clarence Oddbody AS2 indicated that the cast has especially CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 don. The boys begin calling him Uncle ardy” someday. Otherwise, you ful life. enjoyed having the composer of the What stands out in “One More James. Folks begin to talk. And this wouldn’t want a scholarly investiga- work deeply involved in the rehearsal Spring” is the therapeutic affect certainly isn’t lost on Miss Christie’s tion of Barrie’s personal life and how process, as it has provided additional that it has on young and old read- Grandma Emma du Maurier, perhaps it related to his artistic being. That’s ers. the most vocal of the relationship’s the stuff of monographs. Indeed, this Musical Program Scheduled “It was therapy for me, writing what detractors. may be hoity-toity Miramax, but it’s Babes in Toyland Slated I saw,” said Kalellis. “Richard Quin, a Nonetheless, from germination to still the movies. And if you can’t find young man in our area who read the bloom, the idea of “Peter Pan” thrives. escape in a film about Peter Pan, then By Schlosberg for WF Club At Ritz Theatre in Eliz. story came up with a dynamic screen- Showing how supposedly factual oc- where can you? WESTFIELD Dr. Theodore 1972 and when he retired, he devoted currences find their way to the stage, WESTFIELD – ELIZABETH – The Ritz The- play. He said ‘One More Spring’ should In short, the question of accuracy Schlosberg, Founder of Executive Di- his full time to the non-profit arts atre, located at 1100 East Jersey be made into a movie. That would be Forster weaves a whimsical tale com- shouldn’t be a detriment. It’s relevance rector of the New Jersey Workshop for educational experience. Street in Elizabeth, will present its another miracle in my life, I told him, parable in method and style to director we’re really after. Whether fact, fiction the Arts, will offer a musical program He has received several awards and fourth annual free holiday musi- and offered to pay him for his talented John Madden’s Shakespeare in Love or a bit of both, the heartwarming for club members and guests on Mon- honors, including the Faith in Westfield cal, Babes in Toyland, on Saturday, work.” (1998), only with a little less hyper- message is still there. And so is the day, December 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the Award, the Community in Action Richard said, “Dr. Kalellis, I don’t bole. magic. Masonic Lodge, located at 1011 Cen- Award and the Emerson Thomas Award December 18, at 7 p.m. As the bonds of friendship grow Staged by the American Family want any money. Your book was my It’s about reconciling the so-called tral Avenue in Westfield. The public is as a Westfield Rotarian. In 2003, the therapy.” between the author and his adoptive obvious with the ideal, the duties of welcome to attend. Swiss Mission invited Schlosberg to Theatre Group, special effects, family, the slowly building, life-affirm- lighting and Surround Sound will Some of the endorsements adulthood with the wonderful prom- The program will include Choral play the alphorn at the induction of ing discoveries are shown to come from ise of childhood. You know … seeing Fura Luzern by Anton Wicky on the Switzerland to the United Nations. be featured. printed on the back of “One More within as opposed to the result of ex- Spring” come from the late direc- the positive side of things. Take it with natural horn, Mozart’s First Horn Con- During the Woman’s Club pro- In addition to the performance, ternal, serendipitous forces. Thus, it a grain of fairy dust if you wish. But carolers will serenade the audience tor, author and producer Elia Kazan, certo on the French horn and Hans gram, he will be accompanied by can be ventured that while the primary how much you enjoy Finding Gurz Sommer’s Spirit of the Alphorn organist Trent Johnson. A composer, with Christmas classics and children psychologist Thomas Adams, Asso- purpose of Barrie’s watershed play is to Neverland will depend on whether or ciate Producer of Schindler’s List played on the alphorn. pianist and conductor, Johnson is the will meet Santa Claus and Rudolf amuse audiences, it is also an artistic not you really believe. In 1960, Schlosberg began his career Director of Music & Arts at the First the Reindeer. Youngsters will also Irving Glovin, I decided to read the echoing of a new sensitivity then being * * * * * * * book. in the Plainfield school system and United Methodist Church in receive special goodie bags with toys. discoursed in the nascent field of psy- Finding Neverlanderland, rated PG, is a came to the Westfield school district in Westfield. He is also a graduate of the Individual, school and group Kalellis writes with power, compas- chology. Miramax Pictures release directed by 1967. He remained there for 29 years, Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins tickets are available. To reserve tick- sion and profundity. The story is a So, whether you call it reverie, flight Marc Forster and stars Johnny Depp, retiring in 1996. University and The Julliard School in ets, please call (908) 245-6767. triumph of the will to live in spite of the of imagination or castle in the sky, the Kate Winslet and Freddie Highmore. Schlosberg founded the NJWA in New York City. adversities of life. idea is that fantasy deserves a lot more Running time: 106 minutes. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 9, 2004 Page 23 Welch’s Gallery European Exhibitions MORE A&E: CHRISTMAS BOOK NOOK, THEATER PROJECT REVIEW All photos courtesy of Roger Welch Will Include Artwork By WF Native Welch By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT for art. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Extremely successful directly out of ‘A Tooth from the Tiger’s Mouth’ WESTFIELD — Roger Welch, a college, Welch feels quite blessed of his former Westfield resident, has his own success. art studio in Soho, New York City and His work has received phenomenal has two upcoming exhibitions featur- accolades and the artist himself has By Bisio Stresses Self-Treatment ing his work. If you would like to garnered many grants, including sev- The Leader/Times, Bisio attend them, however, you may need By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN external and internal ap- eral from the National Endowment for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times plication of herbs. attended a special discus- to hop a plane to Europe, since MOUNTAINSIDE – A martial arts sion at Touro College in “Ice Skate” by Roger Welch features his art shows will be held in Italy Bisio is also halfway a view of The Presbyterian Church teacher for a quarter of a decade, through completing a New York City, where he and France this coming spring. Mountainside native Tom Bisio has sold copies of his book and in Westfield from the pond at Not bad for a local boy. book on medical massage. Mindowaskin Park. penned “A Tooth from the Tiger’s In late October, Bisio offered a more in-depth Born and raised in Westfield, Mouth: How to Treat Your Injuries discussion of poultices and Welch has always been passionate with Powerful Secrets of the Great plasters (applications used about art. He received his Bach- Chinese Warriors.” to draw out toxins and clear elors of Fine Art degree in Ohio Published in October by Simon & injured areas of stagnation) and his master’s degree at the Art Schuster, the book, according to Bisio, with the audience. Institute of Chicago. A sculptor, is a simple and straightforward “first- The manager of a clinic painter, photographer and sketch aid book for self-treatment.” that focuses on trauma and artist, Welch is featured in the A graduate of Jonathan Dayton Re- sports injuries, Bisio is also permanent collection at The gional High School, Bisio became in- an instructor in the gradu- Guggenheim Museum. terested in martial arts after taking a ate program of Oriental The Guggenheim piece, an ac- Tae Kwon Do class at the Westfield Y. Medicine at Touro College. “Country Home” was the home of claimed replica of a Cadillac “After doing martial arts for many At 14, Bisio began his study of Welch’s great-grandfather on Eldorado, consists mainly of wood years, I became interested in treating martial arts and Oriental medicine, Westfield Avenue in Westfield. and twigs and the tableau is com- injuries,” Bisio told The Westfield Leader earning a Black Belt in Isshin Kempo pleted by an image filled film screen. and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. at 17. He earned a Bachelor of Arts The multimedia, conceptual art- Few people are versed in the treatment degree in East Asian Studies at Co- ist incorporates video and film into of injuries, he said, adding that patients lumbia University in New York. He his sculptured works to create a Roger Welch videotaping at often ignore them or mistreat the prob- competed and placed in several tour- total art experience that has essen- Montauk Point, November 2003. lems with painkillers and surgery, in- naments and championships, and tially become an entirely new genre. stead of arming themselves with the studied with various notable herb- Combining real time and real right information and procedures. alists, instructors and experts. events in American culture, Welch’s the Arts and the New York State Coun- When writing “A Tooth from the Tiger’s Bisio has worked as an athletic work is often topographical images that cil for the Arts, to name a few. Mouth,” Bisio used layman’s terms to trainer at the Sports Training In- are created by the memories of friends His work can be seen locally in New illustrate solutions and educate the general stitute, where he helped to estab- and family. Childhood recollections PHYSICIAN SAYS ‘HEAL THYSELF’...Tom “Mindowaskin Park” by Roger Welch York City at The White Box Annex on public. He is working on a book, however, Bisio, author of “A Tooth from the Tiger’s lish rehabilitation programs for (ink on photographs, 1979). 26th Street in Chelsea and also at with colleague Frank Butler, which will Mouth,” is pictured, above, in front of the injured athletes. He has been in- Esso Art Gallery on 26th Street. inform an audience better acquainted Great Wall of China. vited to lecture at the Laban Insti- Welch’s advice to aspiring artists with his profession. attended a book signing hosted by the tute for Movement Studies and is not to become discouraged. Trust Bisio and Butler founded a system of Town Book Store in Westfield, which the Tri-State College of Acupuncture. yourself, and don’t get disappointed orthopedic medicine, Xheng Gu Tui told him that sales of the book were To learn more about the author or to if things don’t go the way you Na, which they teach all over the coun- successful. Several friends of the family order a copy of “A Tooth from the would like them to, initially. Even try. The system combines Tui Na (Chi- and current students turned out for the Tiger’s Mouth,” please visit now, he said, he is surprised by nese orthopedic massage), acupunc- event, including Fanwood resident and www.tombisio.com. what happens when he simply con- ture, Zheng Gu mobilizations, Qi current student Joli Fischter. Gong, diet/lifestyle therapy, and the On the evening of his interview with

“Drive-In: Second Feature,” 1982 - Sculpture and film installation by Westfield Psychotherapist’s Roger Welch. Car: 60” x 210” x 90”.

and descriptions of places remem- bered have become works of art. He Popular Novel Reprinted rarely works on commission, al- though he is not averse to the idea. WESTFIELD – “One More Spring, “Are you survived?” asked David. Get Outta “Opposite Sides of the Earth,” 2003 Welch’s family owned the Welch’s A Story of Courage and Friendship” by “A love for each other and our home- by Roger Welch (view of one side - Paint and Wallpaper store in down- Westfield-based psychotherapist Dr. land, God and life itself kept us alive – The House Amsterdam Island). town Westfield many years ago, and Peter Kalellis, published they were instrumental in developing By CAROL F. DAVIS tinues to plug away at it. in 1996 by Crossroad Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times quite a bit of early Westfield, including His studio is located on Houston Publishing Company, has Please send A&E news the Westfield Y. and Bowery in New York City. been reprinted and is The “Community Sing” per- to: [email protected] Having relocated to Long Island, For more information on the artist, available at The Town formance of Handel’s Messiah is Roger continued to pursue his passion please visit www.RogerWelch.com. Book Store in Westfield. an annual event of The Choral The story was revived Art Society of New Jersey. This due to an experience year, it will take place on Friday, Kalellis had in his own December 10, at 8 p.m. at St. office in Westfield. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, The author, a located at 1600 Rahway Avenue, Mountainside resident, Westfield. Admission is $10 at explained how one pa- the door, where you can also pick COME & SING tient, David, a teenager, up a score. Don’t worry – your entered Kalellis’ office voice will surely be drowned out carrying a violin case con- by the person next to you. Just taining a gun with a si- have fun. lencer. In school, he was * * * * * * * OR JUST LISTEN TO an “A” student, but lately On Saturday, December 11, en- he refused to do any joy the Victorian Holiday House schoolwork. He failed Tour, featuring 11 homes, deco- drastically and joined rated for the holidays. The tour other dropout school- will take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m., mates involved in the vil- just as the lights go on. Start at the lainy. Church of the Holy Cross, at the The Choral Art Society Kalellis noted that intersection of Grove and Mercer David was determined to Avenues in North Plainfield. Tick- kill his parents, a couple ets are $10 to $12. For reservations of New Jersey of teachers and himself. and information call (908) 757- The patient had divulged 6353. that he belonged to a IN HIS NATIVE GREECE...Westfield-based psycho- * * * * * * * Neo-Nazi club, whose Voice of the Dragon is any- purpose was to “clean up therapist and author Dr. Peter Kalellis, pictured, above, has reported that his novel, “One More Spring, A Story thing but your typical dance per- the scum” in his environ- of Courage and Friendship,” has been reprinted and is formance. Composer Fred Ho has ment. Kalellis said David currently available at The Town Book Store in Westfield. created a multicultural epic, fusing gestured with his fingers, Afro-Asian music, theater, and pointing to the action he was plan- and blind faith that another spring pyrotechnical martial arts, in an ning. (freedom) will come. Not many people early Ching Dynasty setting. There Frightened as to what kind of thera- survived,” said Kalellis. is only one opportunity to see this peutic intervention he should follow, “Wow! And I’m complaining,” David show on December 10 at Kean Kalellis told David what happened to said after hearing the gruesome details. University’s Wilkins Theatre at him when he was a teenager – how the According to Kalellis, David’s par- 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 to $25. Nazi’s invaded his village, ransacked ents were going through an ugly di- MESSIAH Call the Box Office at (908) 737- his house, pointed a gun at him, took vorce and he was hurting. But hearing SHOW, or log onto his bike away, killed innocent people the doctor’s story, his life took a turn www.wilkinstheatre.com. and starved others to death. for the better. He found interest in his “You’re a Greek,” said David. “The friends and in his hobby, writing. His * * * * * * * Nazis did not invade Greece. All I teachers were pleased with the change Girlyman, a trio that recently COMMUNITY SING know is about the Jewish Holocaust. and impressed with David’s talent. toured with the Indigo Girls, “Well, David, if you’re interested, I A turning point for David, he went will perform at the First United can tell you a bit about the Greek on to write a play entitled, “Beyond Methodist Church of Westfield Holocaust, but first I’d like to hear Brains and Barbed Wires,” which was on December 11 at 8 p.m. Tick- what’s going on in your life,” said staged at his graduation from high ets for this Coffee With Con- 8:00 Friday, December 10th, 2004 Kalellis. school. science Series are $14. For in- “Tell me first, what happened to you Today, David is hard at work in his formation, please call (908) 522- under the Nazis, and then I’ll tell you New York office and he enjoys a repu- 1501 or log onto http:// at why I want to kill … ,” David added. tation as an excellent commercial art- www.coffeewithconscience.com. “During the first winter of 1941- ist. You can listen to some sound 1942, they shot children who were “One More Spring” is a book that a clips before you decide, at http:/ singing Christmas carols,” said Kalellis. teenager or an adult will read and find /www.girlyman.com/presskit/ Saint Helen’s Catholic Church “They killed my father’s friend for no to be fascinating. soundclips.html. reason and 260,000 people died of Kalellis, a practicing psychothera- * * * * * * * starvation. I was there. All together, pist, writes vividly what he had wit- There will be three events to 1600 Rahway Avenue the small nation of Greece lost over a nessed as a 16-year-old and how he and choose from this weekend at the million people. David, it was a night- his three friends managed to hold on Union County Arts Center in mare.” and transcend the evil, becoming bet- Rahway. On Friday, December Westfield, NJ “What did you do?” David asked. ter for it. 10, it’s the Rahway Dance “Three of my friends and I swore to In an epilogue, the reader learns that Theatre’s production of The Nut- sabotage the enemy. One night, I went the four friends, whose pictures are cracker at 7:30 p.m.; on Decem- and took down the Nazi flag – you included in the book, now in their 70s, ber 11, it’s the famous Orchestra know, the swastika. We did all kinds of make an annual pilgrimage to their of St. Peter by the Sea in a mischief against the Nazis. But, eventu- hometown of Moria in the island of seasonal spectacular at 8 p.m., ally they caught us and threw us in a Lesbos to celebrate their good fortune. and on December 12, see the concentration camp,” Kalellis explained. Over a bottle of ouzo, pinching their gospel presentation, Christmas Tickets $10.00 at the door “Did they beat you?” David asked. cheeks individually, Kalellis says, “You With the Star III at 5 p.m. Ticket For more information call 908-654-9046 “I cannot tell enough about the tor- and I have always lived together, soul in prices vary for each of the shows, ture, starvation, living cheek by jowl in soul, and walked through the paths of so call the Box Office at (732) dark, filthy cells, doing slave labor for life and death. You and I expanded our 499-8226, or purchase a virtual those brutes. If a Nazi soldier was strengths to pursue our freedom. We ticket at www.ucac.org. Certainly killed by the resistance outside the paid a high price, but we are now free. one of these has got to catch your camp, they executed 200 prisoners,” Let’s celebrate!” interest. Kalellis answered. Continued on Page 22 Page 24 Thursday, December 9, 2004 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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