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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 29, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 26-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Board of Ed. Approves Fyffe as WHS Interim Principal By MEGHAN GILL Dolan replaced Mr. Foley at the meet- contract expires on Friday, June 30, and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing and introduced Mr. Fyffe to the Anthony Akey, Summit High School WESTFIELD — In a special meet- board and members of the public. Ac- assistant principal, declined the ing held Tuesday evening, the board of cording to his references, he is “highly principalship offer from the district af- education unanimously approved the intelligent and insightful…(with) easy ter initially accepting the job. appointment of Dennis Fyffe as interim humor and enthusiasm,” she said. The board settled a three-year con- principal of Westfield High School. tract with the Westfield Associa- Mr. Fyffe will be paid $650 per tion of Administrators and Super- day for the one-year contracted po- visors (WAAS), allowing for an sition, commencing July 1. He annual salary increase of 4 percent. comes to Westfield with 35 years of The contract includes the auto- experience, most recently serving matic enrollment in Point of as interim superintendent of schools Serivice (POS) health plan for all for the Long Beach Island Board of new administrators. Education. He was superintendent Administrators will no longer of schools in Sayreville from 2000 be entitled to enroll their children through 2005, having first served at in the schools for free if they live the assistant superintendent from out of the district as of July 1. Photo courtesy of Gregory Ryan 1997 through 2000. Board President Anne Reigel said RAIN OR SHINE…The WHS class of 2006 gathers in the armory for graduation ceremonies last Thursday. Due to inclement According to a press release ob- that those students who are al- weather, the graduation could not be held on the field behind the school, where it was originally scheduled to take place. tained by The Westield Leader, his ready enrolled in the district will experience at the high-school level Meghan Gill for The Westfield Leader have to pay tuition. WELCOME…Board of Education President WHS Graduates Class of 2006 includes serving as principal of Anne Riegel welcomes Westfield High School In- The board appproved the appoint- Moorestown High School from terim Principal Dennis Fyffe. He will start July 1. ment of Sheryl Berkowitz as super- 1986 to 1989. He was principal at visor of gifted-and-talented pro- Sayreville War Memorial High School “You don’t do high school without grams and assistant principal of Wilson from 1989 through 1997. a sense of humor,” Mr. Fyffe said to School. In Petix’s Final Commencement By CASSIE LO He was appointed assistant principal the board. “I will be an active mem- It also approved the appointment Specially written for The Westfield Leader and Circumstance,” played by the ing about his time at WHS. of curriculum and instruction at Sum- ber of the school community during of Anita O’Neal as special-education WHS Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, “Overall I feel like our years here mit High School from 1979 through my time here.” supervisor for grades nine through 12 WESTFIELD – Despite the heat, Orchestra and Concert Choir. Senior have been well spent and we have all 1986 and served in both administrative Mr. Fyffe confirmed to The Leader and Mr. Robert Roth as world lan- hundreds of people turned out for Nick Williams sang a solo. learned great life lessons.” and teaching roles at South Brunswick that he is retired and will come out of guages supervisor for grades kinder- Westfield High School’s (WHS) com- Class Vice President Samantha Maurice then riled up the class by High School from 1972 through 1979, retirement to fufill a need for garten through 12, a 10.5-month con- mencement, held June 22 at 6 p.m. at saying, “don’t question if we’re ready according to the press release. Westfield; he said he will not pursue tract based upon the annual salary of the National Guard Armory. for college, question if college is ready Mr. Fyffe, who resides in West the full-time position. $120,000. The 422 members of the class of for us. We’re not going out with a Windsor, earned his master’s degree The board was compelled to hire an The board will not meet again until 2006 received a standing ovation from bang; we’re going out with an explo- in administration and supervision from interim principal because Mr. Petix’s August. the crowd as they filed in to “Pomp sion.” Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Selected speaker Jesse Garfinkel Arts degree in English at Montclair spoke about his optimism for the fu- State College (now a university). Memorial Park Renovation Plans ture when he said, “Four short years “Dennis comes to us with glowing have turned so many of us into the recommendations from the adminis- leaders of tomorrow.” trators, boards of education and col- Unveiled During Public Hearing WHS Principal Robert Petix, in his leagues with whom he has worked in By DEBORAH MADISON extend the diamonds 120 feet to the include extensive landscape buffering. final graduation speech, asked the the last several years,” Superinten- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader west, eliminating an area of wood- Assistant Town Engineer, Kris students to rise and applaud their dent of Westfield Public Schools Wil- WESTFIELD — New concept plans lands behind several homes that front McAloon addressed the residents re- parents to show their appreciation. liam Foley said. for the redesign of Westfield Memo- onto North Scotch Plains Avenue. No garding a proposed sidewalk to be in- He then had the 26 students who “We are fortunate to have such an rial Park were unveiled to the public at lighting and no sound amplification stalled along North Scotch Plains Av- Harold “Butch” Woolfolk received National Merit recognition experienced and admired high-school a special meeting hosted by the Recre- were planned, Mr. Kaufman assured enue, extending from West Broad Street rise, along with the 40 Bloustein schol- leader willing to serve as interim un- ation Commission on Wednesday, June the residents. to South Avenue. The purpose of the Miller led the Flag Salute and se- ars, 137 members of the National til our national search for a perma- 21 at Westfield Town Hall. Neighboring residents said that they sidewalk, he said, was to keep pedes- niors Stephen Markowski and Honor Society and 150 students who nent replacement for Dr. Petix is com- Recreation Director Bruce opposed the extension of the softball trian flow near the park and to mini- Danielle Partenope conducted the received the President’s Education pleted,” Mr. Foley said. Kaufman introduced the plans to a fields, which would they said would mize the intersection crossings for park band and choir for “America, The Award. Assistant Superintendent Margaret gathering of two dozen residents, take away from the privacy and qual- users so they would not have to walk in Beautiful.” Two students in the class of 2006 mostly from the neighborhood sur- ity of life in their backyards. the street as they currently do. Once seated, the class heard had perfect attendance; Lucy rounding the park. Several members Mr. Kaufman explained to the resi- Several of the neighborhood resi- speeches from Class Co-Presidents Fromtling achieved perfect atten- Local Woman Faces of the town council, the recreation dents the need for the renovations was dents voiced their objections to the Maurice Blackmon and Andrew dance for the four years of high school commission and other town officials due to the large “influx” of children, sidewalk, which they said would en- Shaffer. Andrew began by reminisc- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Charges In Stabbing were also in attendance. Robert Lynes, putting a “strain” on the town’s athletic courage more users to park their cars By SUZETTE F. STALKER a representative from the architec- programs. He said increase in popula- along North Scotch Plains Avenue. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tural firm that designed the plans, tion has led to an increased demand for Residents said that field users tended Council to Increase Café, WESTFIELD – Police have charged Hatch, Mott and MacDonald of athletic fields, he said. The current pro- to block their driveways, trespass a Westfield woman in the stabbing of Millburn, was also on hand to answer posal was chosen from among 16 alter- through their yards and create traffic Limousine, Filming Fees a fellow town resident that occurred any questions. Mr. Lynes is also a nate plans and was determined to make and safety hazards in the street during on June 20 as the two argued on the Westfield resident who has frequented the most efficient use of the space, he games. Residents reported that field By MICHAEL J. POLLACK establishments offering 11 to 25 seats; 200 block of Windsor Avenue. the park and is familiar with the rec- said. By reconfiguring the baseball dia- users frequently dropped their chil- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader $350 for those with 26 to 50 chairs Sergeant Scott Rodger of the reational needs of the town, Mr. monds, all four baseball diamonds could dren off on the wrong side of the WESTFIELD – At Tuesday’s con- and $425 for those seating more than Westfield Police Department told The Kaufman told the audience. be used simultaneously, Mr. Kaufman street, allowing their children to run ference session, the Westfield town 50 people. Council members gave Westfield Leader Tuesday that the Preliminary plans for the renova- said. He added that the plan would elimi- across North Scotch Plains Avenue, council agreed to raise certain fees consent to the fee increases. suspect, Danielle Woods, 34, turned tion of Memorial Park include nate as few trees as possible and would CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 related to sidewalk cafés, limousine Fourth Ward Councilman and Code herself in at 1:45 p.m. last Thursday reconfiguring and extending the ex- and filming licenses. In addition, the Review and Town Property Commit- at Westfield police headquarters. isting softball diamonds to enable Code Review and Town Property tee Chairman Jim Foerst recom- According to Sergeant Rodger, more teams to play simultaneously. BOE Approves Central Committee gave an update on its plan mended a “smaller, focused” ad-hoc Woods allegedly stabbed the 20-year- By reconfiguring the diamonds, a to curtail overdevelopment and will committee appointed by the mayor to old victim with a knife at about 10 half-acre of green space will be added name a committee to incorporate plan- further the overdevelopment ordi- p.m. during what began as a verbal to the existing half acre, Mr. Kaufman Kindergarten for Westfield ning-board recommendations. nance. He suggested the committee altercation, leaving the victim with said. This will also expand the exist- By MEGHAN GILL $305,000 per year, including the hir- First Ward Councilman Peter consist of two council people (one wounds to the left arm, both shoul- ing multi-purpose field to be entirely Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing of a principal and secretary, a Echausse, chairman of the Finance being himself), members of the Plan- ders and facial area. Woods report- on green space instead of extending WESTFIELD — Based upon the nurse, and two custodians. Transpor- Policy Committee, said his commit- ning, Adjustment and Architectural edly left the scene before police ar- into the clay softball diamonds. recommendations of the Citizen’s Ad- tation cost could run at around tee looked at amending fees the town Review boards, plus an architect and rived. The victim was treated at Over- The tennis courts will be moved in visory Committee on Enrollment CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 has oversight on. He presented a plan an attorney. He said the committee look Hospital in Summit and released. order to turn the existing tennis courts (CACE), the board of education last that would look to increase revenue would not investigate “wholesale” Woods has been charged with ag- into additional parking and additional Wednesday night unanimously ap- Area Fireworks to the town by increasing the limou- changes to the ordinance or reexam- gravated assault, unlawful possession green space for fields. A basketball proved a proposal to renovate Lin- sine license fee from $10 to $50, the ine “whether there’s an overdevelop- of a weapon and possession of a court will be added as well as a pathway coln School to become the district- Schedule application fee to film in town from ment issue.” weapon for unlawful purpose. She surrounding the park. The commission wide “early childhood center.” Monday, July 3 $50 to $100 and the per-day filming The council will approve demoli- was transported to the Union County is considering connecting the pathway This proposal, with a price tag of New Providence fee on town right of ways from $500 tions to three dwellings, including 238 jail, with bail set at $10,000. to a path that surrounds neighboring $5,828,707, would be presented to New Providence High School on to $1,000. He said the rise in the Canterbury Road, 645 Willow Grove Sergeant Rodger said the exact Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. Hatch, the public as a bond in December Pioneer Drive. Fireworks follow- application and filming fees only per- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 motive for the attack is still un- Mott and MacDonald also designed the 2006. ing 8:15 to 9:45 p.m. concert. tains to big commercial vendors, not known, adding that the matter re- renovations for that park. “I was surprised to see the radical Clark local residents. Newspaper Office mains under investigation. The redesign of the ball fields will difference in cost for this option,” Arthur L. Johnson High School The councilman also suggested that Closed for July 4 Superintendent Foley said, referring on Westfield Avenue. Fireworks at instead of a flat $100-per-year permit The newspaper office will be to the $8,112,960 it would cost to add 9 p.m. fee for sidewalk cafés the town adopt closed Tuesday, July 4. Please pro- Lord & Taylor Chain Sold; early childhood centers to both Tuesday, July 4 Summit’s model of a per-seat fee. Mountainside vide submittals as early as possible Jefferson and Washington schools. Under the per-seat fee, a restaurant for next week’s publication. E-mail “We have an immediate need now. Deerfield School on Central Av- pays $100 if it seats 10 or less people [email protected]. Westfield Store to Remain Lincoln seems to fit that. I think it is enue. Fireworks at dusk. outdoors. The costs rise to $250 for By CASSIE LO poorly performing stores in 2003. a good idea that the railroad tracks Cranford Specially Written for The Westfield Leader NRDC owns and manages many don’t become a barrier to this town. Nomahegan Park on Springfield WESTFIELD – Federated Depart- shopping centers nationwide, includ- We are one school system; we are one Avenue. Fireworks at 9 p.m. ment Stores, Inc. last week sold its ing Linens ‘N Things. town,” Foley said. Summit Lord & Taylor stores to National Real- “NRDC’s plan is to continue to Bob Berman, business administra- Soldiers Memorial Field off of ity & Development Corp. (NRDC) operate Lord & Taylor the way it is,” tor for the district, said that the Lin- Ashland Avenue. Fireworks at 9:15 Equity Partners for $1.2 billion in cash. an NRDC spokesperson told The coln School renovation will add 12 p.m. The deal was finalized on June 22 and Westfield Leader and The Scotch classrooms at 840 square feet, one Plainfield is expected to close in the third quarter Plains-Fanwood Times last week. classroom at 720 square feet, two at Cedar Brook Park, located at Park of 2006, company officials said. According to a press statement re- 630 square feet, and two at 400 square Avenue and Pemberton Avenue. The Lord & Taylor chain includes leased last week, “NRDC’s strategy feet. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 48 stores scattered throughout the East going forward will be to leverage the Some renovations include installa- Union Coast and the Midwest, and is distrib- strong Lord & Taylor brand with its tion of a three-stop elevator, replac- Biertuempfel Park, located on uted in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The North existing management and store teams ing windows, doors, boiler, hot water Winslow Avenue, Fireworks at Avenue store in Westfield is one of the to continue operating Lord & Taylor heater, ventilation, sidewalks and dusk. Lord & Taylor’s largest stores. as an upscale fashion retailer.” ramps. Kenilworth Don Williams for The Westfield Leader Federated bought the 180-year-old “We are excited about the future He further stated that the building David Brearly High School on ONE LAST SONG…Graduating members of the WHS Concert Choir sing department store chain in 2005 when operating prospects of the business,” will need new electrical service, a Monroe Avenue. Fireworks at 9 Rogers and Hammerstein’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone” under the direction of it merged with May Department Stores. said NRDC Principal Robert Baker in new generator and emergency power, p.m. vocal teacher Sharon Reynolds. May bought Lord & Taylor in 1986. a press release issued by the company. new fire alarm system and technol- Springfield PAGE INDEX According to a June 22 article in Sherry Cronin, Downtown ogy infrastructure. Sandmeier School Grounds on The New York Times, the Lord & Westfield Corp. Exec. Dir. said, “Ev- Operating costs for the early child- South Springfield Avenue. Fire- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-15 Obituary ...... 18 Taylor chain had to shut down 32 erything will remain status quo.” hood center are estimated to be works at dusk. Regional ...... 6-7 Real Estate .... 11-17 Education ...... 19-20 Community ... 8-9 Classifieds .... 16 A&E ...... 21-22 Page 10 Thursday, June 29, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication MS BOE OK’s K-4 Science, POLICE BLOTTER Changes School Hours By GINA LEVINE-LEVY Teachers who volunteered to pilot Westfield South Avenue bank reported her purse Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the program found that it “focused on Wednesday, June 21, Kenneth W. Pope, was stolen sometime between June 15 29, of Newark was arrested at Westfield and 16 from behind the counter of the MOUNTAINSIDE –On Tuesday, the the essential questions,” had “quality police headquarters on a Newark war- bank. According to police, the victim was borough’s board of education (BOE) integration of literacy and math skills,” rant. He was released on his own recogni- waiting for bank security to review sur- adopted two new science curriculums, was the most accurate of the pro- zance by Newark in lieu of $132 bail. veillance tapes before filing a report. one for kindergarten and first grade and grams tested and could be custom- Wednesday, June 21, Tyisha Monday, June 26, officers were can- another for grades two to four. ized according to the district’s needs, Cunningham Higgs, 27, of East Orange vassing the 180 block of South Avenue Assistant Principal and Curricu- officials said. was arrested at Westfield police head- alerting businesses owners to the fact that lum Coordinator Michael Craver pre- Mr. Craver said flexibility in the quarters on a Newark warrant. She later counterfeit money was being used for sented both programs to the BOE. He program is important in order to elimi- was released on her own recognizance in purchases at which time a business owner said the search “for programs to get nate redundancy between grades. lieu of $500 bail. stated that approximately three months Wednesday, June 21, Brian S. Van ago he received a counterfeit $20 bill for kids involved in science, rather than “By having the flexibility to choose Horn, 45, of Brick posted $89 at Westfield payment of merchandise. read about it” began back in January, the modules of this program, we can police headquarters on a Mountainside According to police, the counterfeit and several vendors were invited to make sure there’s a spiral” so that warrant. bill was still in his possession and was present their programs. subjects are reiterated, but not “over- Wednesday, June 21, Kelli C. Carter, turned over to police. Mr. Craver stressed the importance done,” Mr. Craver said. 29, of Westfield was arrested at Westfield The Secret Service was contacted by of finding “inquiry-based” programs The specific subjects have not yet Don Williams for The Westfield Leader police headquarters on a no-bail Union the Scotch Plains police and were faxed a where students will have the chance been decided. The coursework will HATS OFF…Members of the WHS graduating class of 2006 toss their mortar County Sheriff’s Department warrant. copy of the counterfeit bills. According to to explore in a “hands-on, minds-on” be divided among smaller books boards into the air in celebration at the conclusion of last week’s ceremony. Thursday, June 22, Juan J. Guitierrez, police, the Secret Service has been track- environment. rather than one large textbook, which 37, of Westfield was arrested in front of ing counterfeit bills with similar serial his residence on two Garwood warrants. numbers, which have been used in Essex The K-1 program, called Delta Mr. Craver said would be “more man- He was released after $1,261 bail was and Union County for the past several FOSS, will focus on three categories ageable” for students. “I look for- WHS Graduation posted. months. for each grade. Kindergarteners will ward to this being as successful a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Friday, June 23, a resident of the 1100 Scotch Plains learn about “Animals Two By Two,” program as the new math,” he said. and Samantha Mooney was never who delivered the commencement block of Prospect Street reported an act of Tuesday, June 20, a student at the Scotch “Wood” and “Paper and Trees.” First The board made a slight change to absent from kindergarten through address. criminal mischief in which his home and Plains-Fanwood High School reported graders will learn Air and Weather, the hours of operation for the 2006- senior year of high school. “I respect WHS more now that I motor vehicle, which was parked in his that someone removed jewelry from her Balance and Motion and New Plants. 2007 school year. Beechwood El- Ten members of the Class of 2006 left it,” said Mr. Woolfolk, who driveway, were defaced by eggs. locker. The jewelry was valued at $200. The program aligns with a “proven ementary School will begin at 8:30 earned perfect 4.0 academic averages was a football running back for the Friday, June 23, Jesse J. Sanders, 60, of Wednesday, June 21, a resident of theory,” according to Mr. Craver, that a.m. and end at 3:10 p.m. Deerfield through their high school careers. University of Michigan, the Hous- Elizabeth was arrested at the Somerset Rahway Road reported that someone re- County Correctional Facility in moved a lamp from the front of his prop- “students should explore fewer topics Elementary School will begin at 8:20 These students are: David Ackerman, ton Oilers, the Detroit Lions and Somerville pursuant to a contempt of erty. The lamp was valued at $70. in depth, not skim many superficially.” a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Dana Barrasso, Miriam Becker-Cohen, the New York Giants before set- court warrant issued by the Westfield Thursday, June 22, an attendant at a He said Delta FOSS encourages Chief School Administrator (CSA) Lindsay Elbaum, Sarah Godfrey, tling in Texas. municipal court. He was transported to Route 22 gas station reported that two “inquiry followed by discussion of Richard O’Malley, recommended the Rachel Leopold, Rachel Louie, Mr. Woolfolk challenged the Class Westfield police headquarters, processed individuals in a white van yelled obsceni- discoveries.” He said it fosters “stu- staggered times to help alleviate teach- Jonathan Maimon, Jennifer Metz and of 2006 to make a difference. “Each and held on $165 bail. ties at him and then drove off. dent interaction,” as well as “reflec- ers’ concerns about tardiness. Yuchen Zhang. The Women’s and and every one of us is born with a Friday, June 23, a resident of the 10 Friday, June 23, the owner of an East tive thinking, reading and research.” Board member Mary Beth Men’s Clubs gave awards to Erica purpose,” said Mr. Woolfolk. block of Barchester Way reported that Second Street convenience store reported The New Jersey State Systemic Ini- Schaumberg said the new starting Greene and Jonathan Maimon for be- An especially heartfelt moment someone caused damage to a family that someone removed bread from the tiative (NJSSI) recommended the pro- times would help accommodate par- ing the male and female with the high- came when Mr. Petix announced that member’s motor vehicle by throwing eggs outside delivery spot. at it while it was parked in the roadway in Sunday, June 25, John Checcio, 48, of gram, which was selected after being ents with children in both schools est academic average. an honorary diploma would be front of the residence. Scotch Plains was arrested and charged tested in classrooms this year, he said. who have been asking for the change. Mr. Petix then recognized Detec- awarded to Greta Schoenemann, who Friday, June 23, Christina Glover, 37, with possession of a CDS. Police said He said the program meets the Prior to the change, teachers and tive Ron Allen and WHS Assistant died in a tragic accident four years of East Orange was arrested after being they responded to his house on a 911 call district’s goals of scientific literacy, parents were surveyed about their Principal Bob Eyre, who will be re- ago on the first anniversary of 9/11. turned over to Westfield police by Spring- and discovered cocaine in his possession. instructional efficiency and systemic preferences. Fifty-five percent of par- tiring at the end of the 2005-2006 Greta would have been a member field authorities on contempt of court Checcio was transported to headquarters reform. “We are laying the founda- ents who responded were in favor of school year. Detective Allen will be of this graduating class. In honor of warrants issued by Westfield, for $166; and processed. He was then transported tion they need for an ever-changing the change, officials said. retiring this year, while Mr. Eyre her memory, students and teachers East Orange, for $153; Orange, for $149, to the Union County Jail and held on 21st century,” he said. Ms. Schaumberg said that the will remain at the high school until wore pink ribbons on their gowns. and Newark, for $95. Glover was re- $6,000 bail, police said. The Houghton Mifflin science pro- change could be “undone in future December. Mr. Petix, Westfield Board of Edu- leased after posting $563 bail. Mountainside Friday, June 23, Jessica Cortijo, 18, Monday, June 19, an employee of a gram for grades two through four fol- years if it is not effective.” Senior members of the WHS cation President Anne Riegel and and David Samsonia, 20, both of Sheffield Street business reported some- lows a philosophy similar to FOSS, Mr. O’Malley said that there would Concert Choir sang “Hail Alma Superintendent of Schools William Plainfield, along with two juveniles, were one gained entry to the vehicle by break- according to Mr. Craver. He said this be no changes to bus schedules, rec- Mater,” written by Marcia Bauer, Foley presented diplomas to the arrested following a motor vehicle stop at ing the diver’s side window. Reported program is more suitable for older reational activities or the cost of WHS class of ’54, and “You’ll graduating class. West South and Scotch Plains Avenues. stolen from the vehicle was a global posi- grades because it is “more efficient in childcare as a result. Never Walk Alone” from the Broad- The class exited the armory to All were charged with possession of tioning system (GPS) prescription sun- terms of materials, management and The next board meeting is sched- way show Carousel. “Westfield Victorious,” which was less than 50 grams of suspected mari- glasses and $5 in toll tokens. prep time.” uled for Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Petix addressed the class in arranged by David Shapiro. juana. Additionally, one of the juveniles, Thursday, June 22, a Mountain Av- his last graduation speech before re- Later that evening, the Class of a 16-year-old Plainfield male, was charged enue bank manager reported that some- tirement. Mr. Petix began his speech 2006 attended the BASH post gradu- with possession of a prohibited weapon, one damaged the front of the ATM ma- by saying, “tonight’s ceremony ation party, hosted by the Optimist identified by police as a knuckle knife. chine located in the foyer of the bank. BOE Assesses Kindergartens Cortijo and Samsonia were released with Police said the suspects broke the face- marks the beginning of the rest of Club of Westfield, at the Ricochet summonses, while the juveniles were re- plate off of the machine, where the card CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 your life.” After concluding, he in- Health and Racquet Club in South leased to their parents, police said. would be inserted. The unit behind the $100,000. dents, we would be fine,” Supt. Foley troduced Harold “Butch” Woolfolk, Plainfield. Saturday, June 24, Chakei Chavies, 21, faceplate was then pushed in, police said. In comparison, the northside/ said. “People have to recognize that of Plainfield was arrested following a An ATM card was determined to be southside “pod” option has an oper- sending your child to an overcrowded motor vehicle stop at South Avenue and stuck in the unit and was confiscated by ating cost of $205,000 per year. school has an impact,” he said. Improvement Projects Tuttle Parkway and charged with posses- police. No monies appeared to be missing During the opportunity for public com- The board also approved estimates sion of less than 50 grams of suspected at the time, police said. ment, former board president Arlene from an architect to be obtained for marijuana. He was released on his own Tuesday, June 20, a resident of Move Ahead In Garwood recognizance. Saddlebrook Road reported that a neigh- Gardner of Carleton Road addressed the the “facelift” of Roosevelt, which Fanwood bor noticed a SUV parked in the victim’s board, and expressed her enthusiasm could cost the district around By KATHY MARQUES to December 31. Specifically written for the Westfield Leader Tuesday, June 20, owners of two busi- driveway with a white male in he driver’s about the Lincoln School option. $2,000,000. This would involve the Officials announced that neighbor- nesses in the 30 and 40 blocks of South seat. She stated that she saw a beam of “Need produces opportunities…we enlarging of the cafeteria, additional GARWOOD – Borough Engineer ing borough Kenilworth would cel- Avenue reported that sometime overnight light from a flashlight in an upstairs bed- need Lincoln now, let’s use it,” she lighting, and improved stairwells. Donald Guarriello announced Tues- ebrate its 100th anniversary on June someone spray painted the rear of both room. The neighbor notified police and said. She also said that it was impor- In other news, Assistant Principal day night that several improvement 18, 2007. their buildings. witnessed the SUV driving away. The tant to educate the public on the im- Robert Eyre has submitted his retire- projects are either underway or will Officials also announced that Wednesday, June 21, a South Avenue homeowner, who was out to dinner, ar- portance of this proposal. ment, to begin January 1, 2007. “Bob soon commence. Verizon FiOS Cable TV (fiber optic grocery store manager reported that a rived home and surveyed the house along Regarding the Roosevelt over- Petix is the leader of the high school, “The Second Avenue tree-planting services) is one step closer to operat- black male attempted to shoplift $75 worth with police. The victim reported that jew- of gum. Police said the suspect was ob- elry belonging to his wife was missing crowding issue, the board accepted but Bob Eyre is the heart,” Foley said. project is pretty much on schedule ing in Garwood after it was granted served putting the gum into his backpack and several rooms were ransacked. The the options presented by the CACE. Superintendent Foley told The and should be completed by the end municipal consent to operate in the when he was approached by the manager, detective bureau is investigating the inci- Superintendent Foley explained the Leader that even if the UCESC ob- of July,” Mr. Guarriello told the bor- borough. police said. The suspect reportedly dent, police said. three steps to be taken by the district tains emergent relief from the state ough council. dropped the backpack and fled the store Friday, June 23, a Charles Street resi- during the 2007-2008 school year. and remains in the Lincoln school Around 30 new trees were planted through the entrance, breaking the glass dent reported upon arriving at their house, The first part of the solution calls for facility for another 12 months, that it and 13 removed, about a 2-to-1 ratio. in the door. He was seen fleeing the scene which is under construction, they discov- all students who opt for busing to be will not affect plans for the early Sidewalk curb repairs should be com- WF Council on a bicycle, police said. ered that the doors were open. The victim automatically sent to Edison. The sec- childhood center. pleted by the end of August and the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Thursday, June 22, Brian Busardo, 35, reported that a 24-foot section of alumi- ond involves the creation or expan- Gabion Wall project will be worked Road and 168 Madison Avenue, at its of Kendall Park was arrested following a num scaffolding and a Dewalt compound sion of a magnet program at Edison. Correction on sometime in late August or early next meeting on Tuesday, July 11. motor vehicle stop on South Martine Ave. mitre saw were missing. The value of the A headline for a letter on the revealed a $90 Lawrenceville warrant. property stolen was $1,100. The last portion of the plan is to September. Town Attorney Robert Cockren dis- Thursday, June 22, Chrisno revise the fifth grade orientation pro- editorial page last week should have Council members voted to approve cussed the use of Jeff’s Landscape Widhiatmodjo, 37, of Fanwood was ar- gram district-wide, letting students said, “Parent says BOE Patronized an ordinance to prohibit the erection, Design and Construction on Myrtle rested and charged with child endanger- SP Farmers Market know that their school choice is op- Parents, Teachers at Mountainside alteration or enlargement of any build- Avenue, which was brought to the ment after an anonymous call alerted po- On Saturdays tional. “If we could move 120 stu- Meeting.” lice to a child left in a motor vehicle. ings unless adequate parking is pro- council’s attention last November. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch vided. Residents of Myrtle Avenue claimed According to police, the five-year old was in the back seat “sweating profusely” Plains Business and Professional As- Council President and Chairper- Jeff Scotti’s company, which oper- sociation (SPBPA) said the outdoor son on the Committee for Aging ates out of a garage and lot on 125- when officers arrived at the scene. The Union County Prosecutor’s office was Farmers’ Marketplace, held in the Kathleen Villaggio said she was 127 Myrtle Avenue was involved in notified and approved the charges. municipal parking lot on Park Av- “pleased” with the turnout for the large landscaping projects and used Thursday, June 22, a business in the enue in the Towne Centre of Scotch senior picnic last Friday. “Over 80 dump trucks, trucks with trailers car- 200 block of South Avenue reported that Plains, began this Saturday, June 24 people attended, and it was a very rying excavators and numerous em- upon closing out the register, the manager and will run every Saturday through nice event.” ployee vehicles, exceeding the ac- noticed a counterfeit $50 bill in the regis- ter. The clerk who accepted the bill said October 28. The hours are 8 a.m. to 2 The Committee on Aging will host cepted usage level for the neighbor- p.m. (rain or shine). a senior dinner show on Saturday, hood. that a tall, black male in his late 40s gave her the bill to pay for merchandise, police The marketplace features a variety July 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Knights Mr. Cockren and Zoning Officer of fresh produce, homemade-style of Columbus. Kathleen Neville compared the said. The bill was confiscated by police. Thursday, June 22, Roy Baskerville, baked goods and gourmet food prod- Councilwoman Villaggio con- business’s current use to its 33, of Elizabeth was arrested on a $150 ucts. gratulated the Lincoln School grandfathered “pre-existing, non-con- warrant out of Elizabeth following a field Jeff Stein, the SPBPA event man- eighth-grade graduating class and forming use” and believe there’s been investigation. ager, said “We have been successful Arthur L. Johnson High School se- expansion. As a result, Ms. Neville Friday, June 23, a juvenile reported in attracting customers from all over niors. She said 39 seniors from has issued a violation notice. that he parked his bicycle in the 30 block of Martine Avenue and when he returned who look forward to coming each and Garwood graduated from the Clark Prior to conducting council busi- every Saturday. “We continue to grow high school, three of whom were ness, Luke Hammond gave a presen- the bicycle was missing. The bicycle was valued at $100. each year. Our vendors tell us that it is ranked in the top 20 of their class tation on his Eagle Scout Leadership their most successful market. The resi- and seven of whom were named to Service Project. The project entails Saturday, June 24, a 17-year old juve- nile from Fanwood and a 16-year old dents tell us they look forward to the National Honor Society. “We the restoration and repair of the brick juvenile from Scotch Plains were arrested Saturday shopping.” wish all graduates much success in “Manor Park” sign monuments at the for possession of a controlled dangerous A Farmers’ Marketplace Hotline has their future,” Councilwoman Central and Elizabeth Avenues en- substance (CDS) at the Fanwood Nature been established. Starting next week, Villaggio said. trance to Manor Park and the educa- Center. patrons can call (908) 322-1777 and Mayor McCarthy welcomed newly tion of the Westfield community about According two police, an officer ob- listen to event information and updates. appointed Kelly Dunn to her position the park’s existence by setting up a served the juveniles cutting through pri- vate property adjacent to the center, while The Farmers Marketplace is look- on the borough’s recreation commis- website to provide public informa- ing for two more experienced, top- sion, an unexpired term from June 27 tion. smoking a marijuana cigarette. The sus- pects were charged and released to their quality vendors. Interested vendors parents. can contact Jeff Stein, Marketplace Monday, June 26, an employee of a Manager at (908) 322-6774. Memorial Park Renovations CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 creating a safety hazard. correctly and could result in numer- The problem with the park’s design, ous foul balls flying into residents’ LIVE MUSIC they said, was that park users did not backyards or potentially hitting by- want to walk the distance from the standers watching other games. existing parking lot near Memorial The committee for these plans has Pool to the fields, preferring instead to been meeting bi-weekly for several park along North Scotch Plains Av- months, Mr. Kaufman said. enue. The possibility of erecting a Several years ago, the recreation com- fence along the north-easterly side of mission introduced renovation plans the park would encourage field users for the park to the public, but was met to park in the Memorial Pool parking with opposition. Due to public objec- lot instead, residents suggested. tions, they scrapped the plans to rede- Owned & operated by Christopher & Timothy Boyle Other concerns voiced by several sign the park, at that time, and only neighboring residents included mov- renovated the Memorial Pool area. ing the tennis courts closer to some Mr. Kaufman told the residents The Bar Is Open residential houses and the position- that they could contact his office LUNCH: Tuesday – Saturday ing of the baseball diamonds. with any other concerns or com- North Scotch Plains Avenue resi- ments they may have. The final plans DINNER: Tues. – Thurs. • 5:00pm – 9:30pm dent Joseph Penczak, who partici- will become the Memorial Park Fri. – Sat. • 5:00pm – 10:00pm Sun. • 4:30pm – 8:30pm pates in one of the town’s adult base- Master Plan and will be presented 16 Prospect Street, Westfield 908-232-7320 ball leagues, pointed out that the base- to council as a capital budget item ball diamonds were not positioned in June 2007.

USPS 485200 Thursday, June 29, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 26-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Council Approves Zoning Change For Hedge Property By 4-1 Vote By FRED T. ROSSI Councilwoman Nancy Malool vot- ing change. Without a SID-type en- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing against the zoning change be- tity to oversee management of the SCOTCH PLAINS — A split town- cause of concerns about the effect of downtown, she said, “everything is ship council gave its approval Tues- a new building on parking as well as being done as patchwork.” day night to an ordinance that re- her feeling that without a plan for the She also said that several dozen zones the township-owned hedge types of businesses that might locate parking spaces in the municipal lot property next to the Municipal Build- there, such a re-zoning was prema- would be eliminated by the new build- ing for a 9,000-square-foot tract that ture. ing. But Mayor Marks cited a 1999 can be sold to a private developer. Declaring herself “adamantly op- parking study that concluded that if Mayor Martin Marks, saying the posed” to the re-zoning, Council- the municipal lot were to be property presently serves no purpose, woman Malool said that without some reconfigured and merged with adja- called it “an asset” for taxpayers, type of development mechanism, such cent private lots a net gain of about 85 adding that its eventual sale will bring as a special improvement district parking spaces would result. money into township coffers and also (SID), in place, there will be no way Thomas DeNitzio said Council- add a property tax ratable once the to control what types of businesses woman Malool was the “only one site is developed for a mixed-use might go into a new building and who uses the proper analysis for the building. whether those businesses would be opposition in that there is no clear, The mayor cautioned, however, that viable. thoughtful reason” for a zoning development of the property would “Putting up a building for the sake change at this time. not serve as a magic bullet for the of putting up a building in hopes it Resident Sal Trifiro said changing revitalization of the entire downtown will revitalize the downtown,” she the zoning before having a develop- business district. Citing comparisons said, “makes no sense to me.” She ment plan in place “seems like put- of the comparatively quiet Scotch urged a delay in re-zoning until the ting the cart before the horse.” Mayor Plains downtown to thriving down- township’s Master Plan review is com- Marks told Mr. Trifiro that local au- towns in neighboring Westfield, pleted later this year. thorities would be able to have some David Riggs for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Cranford and Summit, Mayor Marks Several residents spoke during the control over how the site is devel- HATS OFF!...Scotch Plains Fanwood High School Class of 2006 students throw their caps at graduation on June 22nd. said what those towns do “is they 90-minute public hearing, with former oped. continually strive to improve them- mayor Joan Papen opposing the zon- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 selves. If there’s a lesson there, Scotch Plains should take it.” SPFHS Class of 2006 Celebrates The ordinance formally changes the designation of the property, which is situated between the municipal parking lot and Park Avenue, from Commencement for 318 Grads “P-Public” to “B-2-Business,” thus By CHRISSY HAMWAY I love you,” Cleo said. Before handing a starfish to each allowing it to be sold to a private Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times After Cleo’s speech, Mr. Heisey student, Dr. Choye said, “I will al- entity that would then be able to SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch introduced Salutatorian Raunaq ways remember you as the best class.” build a mixed-use building contain- Plains-Fanwood High School Palejwala. Raunaq commended his Class President Justine Brown was ing retail and professional office (SPFHS) celebrated the graduation of classmates and described the great then introduced. Justine and the other space, and possibly second-story the 318 members of the Class of 2006 opportunities that lie before his class- class officers called the names of the apartments. last Thursday, June 22, on Tyson Field. mates. He congratulated the Class of graduates to receive their diplomas. The council’s vote was 4-1, with Several administrators gave 2006 for meeting every requirement Every member of the Class of 2006 speeches at the graduation, includ- needed for graduation, as well as go- completed the requirements needed ing the Board of Education (BOE) to graduate, and 95 percent of them Newspaper Office President Thomas Russo and Su- are headed to college. Closed for July 4 perintendent of Schools Carol Justine ended the ceremony with a Choye. Ms. Choye will retire this speech congratulating her fellow stu- The newspaper office will be summer after 13 years as superin- dents, stating, “As a class we’ve had closed Tuesday, July 4. Please pro- tendent. our fair share of trials and tribula- vide submittals as early as possible Following a processional and the tions, but as a class, we’ve achieved for consideration in next week’s Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times FANWOOD FUN...Residents enjoy the good food at the Fanwood Street Fair last national anthem, played by the high great expectations.” publication. E-mail to: school band, SPFHS Principal To end the evening, Justine wished [email protected]. Sunday. Although dodging the rain, there were several breaks in the weather enabling everyone to have a good time. David Heisey welcomed and her class luck in the future and ad- thanked the BOE and faculty, as vised them to “always keep it real.” well as graduates and their families David Riggs for The Times SUCCESS!...One SPFHS student re- Area Fireworks and friends. joices after receiving his diploma. SP Planning Board Says Hedge “You are members of the millen- Schedule: July 3, 4 nium generation,” he said, referenc- ing far beyond them. ing others’ negative views that the “The future is here, and the future Monday, July 3 Property Re-Zoning Inconsistent current generation is “apathetic.” is ready — ready for the outstanding New Providence He said that although some Ameri- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Class of New Providence High School By FRED T. ROSSI township’s master plan, which was nesses to be housed there. Such vari- cans are not hopeful for the millen- 2006,” said Raunaq after wishing Ms. on Pioneer Drive. Fireworks, fol- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times last revised six years ago and is cur- ances, he said, were not included in nium generation, studies have shown Choye a “merry retirement.” lowing 8:15 to 9:45 p.m. concert. SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- rently being updated. Without a re- the current master plan. that current teenagers are more up- A group of students then sang a Clark ship planning board on Monday reaf- affirmation vote, the board would The board’s vote to reaffirm its beat and display more teamwork, selection called “Like an Eagle,” Arthur L. Johnson High School firmed its recommendation that the have had 35 days to discuss the pro- May 22 recommendation was unani- modesty and good conduct than those which included solos by many of the on Westfield Avenue. Fireworks at township council not re-zone the posed ordinance before the council mous. The vote on the resolution stat- of their parents’ generation. Mr. students. 9 p.m. hedge property adjacent to the mu- could take formal action. ing that the ordinance is “inconsis- Heisey said he believes that the mil- The performance was followed by nicipal building. It also passed a reso- Board Attorney Dan Bernstein said tent” with the master plan was 6-3, lennium generation’s “biggest chal- a speech by Mr. Russo. Mr. Russo Tuesday, July 4 lution stating that the rezoning ordi- a board vote should be taken on with Councilwoman Paulette lenge” will be to conquer “extreme joked that few people would have Mountainside nance set to be voted on by the coun- whether the ordinance was consistent Coronato, Mrs. Sartor and Marc capitalism” in other countries, just as predicted that the great Fanwood Deerfield School on Central Av- cil this week is not consistent with the with the local master plan, claiming Ginsberg voting no. Mrs. Malool, Mr. previous generations worked to con- oak would be gone and Alfonso’s enue. Fireworks at dusk. township’s master plan. such a move was required by munici- Doyle and fellow board members quer communism. pizzeria would remain. He then read Cranford Last month, the board voted 5-4 pal land use laws. Susan Judge, Alice Agran, Robert Mr. Heisey concluded his speech a description from a magazine cri- Nomahegan Park on Springfield against recommending the zoning Councilwoman Nancy Malool, who LaCosta and Dominick Bratti voted by referring to the Class of 2006 as tiquing teenagers, later revealing that Avenue. Fireworks at 9 p.m. change after members expressed con- has opposed the re-zoning, said she in favor of the resolution. the “next great generation” before it was written in the 1920s, and the Summit cern about changing the property’s hadn’t read the master plan and, there- At the start of its meeting, the turning over the podium to Class Vale- generation it was describing later Soldiers Memorial Field off of designation before more specific fore, it would be “impossible” for her board approved a minor subdivi- dictorian Cleo Chou. went on to become “the greatest gen- Ashland Avenue. Fireworks at 9:15 plans were in place for the lot. Last to make an informed decision on sion application from Mark Hamp- Cleo expressed her fondness and eration.” He urged the Class of 2006 p.m. year, the board ratified the subdivi- whether the ordinance was consistent ton of Custom Development LLC. attachment to the Class of 2006, remi- to try its best to solve world hunger Plainfield sion of the property, which is situated or not. A lot on Union Avenue will be split niscing on the 13 years she spent in and stop terrorism and global warm- Cedar Brook Park, located at between the municipal parking lot Board Chairwoman Maria Sartor into two 50-foot by 125-foot lots to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school ing. Park Avenue and Pemberton Av- and Park Avenue, about 9,000 square recognized this and said this was the prepare for the building of two new district. Her memories included her “Go for it, have fun, but don’t for- enue. Fireworks at 9 p.m. feet in total area. The council then reason why land use boards have homes. fellow classmates dancing in a circle get to call your parents,” Mr. Russo Union asked the board to look into a rezon- expert staff members such as attor- The board next meeting will be at senior prom. said. Biertuempfel Park, located on ing of the property from its present neys, planners and engineers to help Monday, July 24. “These 13 years were the best, and After Mr. Russo’s speech, Super- Winslow Avenue, Fireworks at “P”-public to a “B-2”-business des- guide members in their decision- intendent Choye gave a speech be- dusk. ignation. making. fore presenting the Class of 2006. Kenilworth At its meeting on Monday, the Board member Joseph Doyle said Search Continues for New Ms. Choye said that this class holds a David Brearly High School on board spent more than an hour dis- he felt the re-zoning ordinance was “special place” in her heart because Monroe Avenue. Fireworks at 9 cussing whether a reaffirmation of not consistent with the existing mas- she has been working in the school p.m. its May 22 vote was all that was ter plan because any development of FW Recreation Director district since the graduates were in Springfield necessary or whether it also needed the hedge property would necessitate By TED RITTER cepting until Friday, July 7. kindergarten. She acknowledged her Sandmeier School Grounds on to state its opinion on whether a re- major parking variances for any build- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains –Fanwood Times Also at the meeting, Commissioner belief that each student has made a South Springfield Avenue. Fire- zoning was consistent with the ing to be developed and any busi- FANWOOD — The search contin- Bob Budiansky announced that the difference in his or her own way. works at dusk. ues for a new, part-time director of new Fanwood recreation, the borough’s recreation commission. visitfanwood.com/recreation, is up At the panel’s Tuesday night meeting and running. at LaGrande Park building, current “The site’s not complete yet, but director Linda Caminiti indicated that information about all the programs is “there’s been some good interest” there, and you can download all reg- from at least half a dozen prospective istration forms,” Mr. Budiansky said. local candidates. He added that plans are in the works In addition, borough Councilman to include additional information, rel- Joseph Higgins, who serves as a liai- evant links, and possibly a calendar son to the panel, reported that several in the near future. resumes have been sent in from out of Commissioners highlighted the town, and even one from out of state. importance of publicizing the website Mrs. Caminiti, who has been direc- and plan to pursue a variety of strat- tor for the past two years, plans to egies to that end. step down September 1 or sooner if a In other business, the commission replacement is found before that date. plans to go before Mayor Colleen At Tuesday night’s meeting, the com- Mahr and the borough council at the mission agreed to form a subcommit- governing body’s Wednesday, July 5 tee that will soon begin screening agenda meeting to seek approval of a resumes, which the borough is ac- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 PAGE INDEX Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-15 Obituary ...... 18 FOND FAREWELL…Scotch Plains Police Lieutenant Neal LeStrange, who is Regional ...... 6-7 Real Estate .... 11-17 Education ...... 19-20 David Riggs for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times retiring from the police department this week, was honored by friends and MOMENT OF TRUTH...Scotch Plains Fanwood High School Principal Dr. colleagues at a dinner last Friday evening at Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance. Community ... 8-9 Classifieds .... 16 A&E ...... 21-22 David Heisey hands out diplomas to the members of the Class of 2006. Page 10 Thursday, June 29, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Farmers POLICE BLOTTER Market on Saturdays SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch dors who have a passion for what Fanwood by breaking the diver’s side window. Plains Business and Professional As- they do,” said Mr. Stein. “In doing Tuesday, June 20, owners of two Reported stolen from the vehicle was sociation (SPBPA) has announced that so, we have been successful in at- businesses in the 30 and 40 blocks of a global positioning system (GPS) the outdoor Farmers’ Marketplace, tracting customers from all over who South Avenue reported that some- prescription sunglasses and $5 in toll held in the Municipal Parking lot on look forward to coming each and time overnight someone spray painted tokens. Park Avenue in the Towne Centre of every Saturday to enjoy the fruits of the rear of both their buildings. Thursday, June 22, a Mountain Scotch Plains have started. their labor.” Wednesday, June 21, a South Av- Avenue bank manager reported that The markets, which began June 24, He added, “We continue to grow enue grocery store manager reported someone damaged the front of the will run every Saturday through Oc- each year. Our vendors tell us that it is that a black male attempted to shop- ATM machine located in the foyer of tober 28. The hours are 8 a.m. to 2 their most successful market. The lift $75 worth of gum. Police said the the bank. Police said the suspects p.m. (rain or shine - at the discretion residents tell us they look forward to suspect was observed putting the gum broke the faceplate off of the ma- of each vendor). Saturday shopping.” into his backpack when he was ap- chine, where the card would be in- An estimated 500 people frequent “We must be doing something bet- proached by the manager, police said. serted. The unit behind the faceplate the marketplace every Saturday. The ter here. The Saturday time-slot has Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police said the suspect reportedly was then pushed in, police said. event was originally established in worked very well. People become RADIANT BLOOMS…It’s a difficult but pleasant choice for this lady in selecting dropped the backpack and fled the An ATM card was determined to be her flowers last year at the Scotch Plains Farmers Market. The market opens this store through the entrance breaking stuck in the unit and was confiscated 1992 as a community service to help accustomed to the schedule. The ven- Saturday and continues through October 28. local farmers develop new markets dors really have a passion for what the glass in the door. He was seen by police. No monies appeared to be for their fresh-grown produce. In they do, and it shows in the quality fleeing the scene on a bicycle, police missing at the time, police said. 1994, the SPBPA took over the man- and presentation of their products,” said. Tuesday, June 20, a resident of agement to enhance business activ- he said. SP Town Council Approves Thursday, June 22, Brian Busardo, Saddlebrook Road reported that a ity in the Scotch Plains Towne Cen- A Farmers’ Marketplace Hotline 35, of Kendall Park was arrested fol- neighbor noticed a SUV parked in the tre. has been established. Starting next lowing a motor vehicle stop on South victim’s driveway with a white male Since then, the marketplace has week, patrons can call (908) 322- Hedge-Property Rezone Martine Avenue, which revealed a in he driver’s seat. She stated that she expanded and diversified. It now fea- 1777 and listen to event information $90 warrant out of Lawrenceville. then saw a beam of light from a flash- tures a variety of fresh produce, home- and updates. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Thursday, June 22, Chrisno light in an upstairs bedroom. made-style baked goods and gourmet The SPBPA is a non-profit organi- Ray Pardon, a past President of the purpose,” she said. Widhiatmodjo, 37, of Fanwood was The neighbor reportedly notified food products. zation whose purpose is to assist and Scotch Plains Business and Profes- Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge also arrested and charged with child en- police and witnessed the SUV driv- Jeff Stein, the SPBPA event man- enhance the business community of sional Association, backed the re- said her opinion had changed over the dangerment after an anonymous call ing away. The homeowner, who was ager, selects vendors for the market- Scotch Plains. zoning, noting that planners hired years. Citing the planned refurbish- alerted police to a child left in a motor out to dinner, arrived home and sur- place. The Scotch Plains Farmers’ Mar- over the years by the township have ment of the municipal building, some vehicle. According to police, the five- veyed the house along with police. “Our philosophy is quite simple - ketplace is looking for two more ven- all said that the hedge property — so improvements on East Second Street year old was in the back seat “sweat- The victim reported that jewelry be- we invite a varied and limited num- dors. Those interested can contact named because of the tall hedge that and Front Street and at Alan August- ing profusely” when officers arrived longing to his wife was missing and ber of top-quality, experienced ven- Mr. Stein at (908) 322-6774. once shielded the parking lot from ine Park, she said that “going forward at the scene. The Union County several rooms were ransacked. The Park Avenue — needed to be devel- [with the re-zoning] will be a positive Prosecutor’s office was notified and detective bureau is investigating the oped to provide retail stores on both movement to add to what is happen- approved the charges. incident, police said. sides of the street. ing” in the downtown. Thursday, June 22, Roy Friday, June 23, a Charles Street As for the possible effects on park- In addition to approving the ordi- Baskerville, 33, of Elizabeth was ar- resident reported upon arriving at their ing, Mr. Pardon said, “We need a nance changing the zone designa- rested on a $150 warrant out of Eliza- house, which is under construction, parking problem in this town.” tion, the council, by a 4-1 vote, also beth following a field investigation. they discovered that the doors were Resident Ted Shiller said he hadn’t passed a resolution stating its reasons Thursday, June 22, a business in open. The victim reported that a 24- heard anything to convince him that for not following the recommenda- the 200 block of South Avenue re- foot section of aluminum scaffolding “a new building is going to change tion of the planning board, which on ported that a black male in his late 40s and a Dewalt compound mitre saw anything in the downtown.” He said Monday night reaffirmed its May 22 used a counterfeit $50 bill to pur- were missing. The value of the prop- “there is no reason to come here right recommendation that the hedge prop- chase merchandise. The $50 was not erty stolen was $1,100. now. Two new stores are not going to erty not be re-zoned because, among determined counterfeit until after the Westfield create a reason.” other reasons, it was inconsistent with suspect left the scene, police said. Wednesday, June 21, Kenneth W. Mr. Shiller urged that a plan for the master plan. Police confiscated the counterfeit bill. Pope, 29, of Newark was arrested at development be agreed upon before a The council’s resolution cited five Friday, June 23, a juvenile reported Westfield police headquarters on a re-zoning of the property. “Once that reasons for its disapproval of the that he parked his bicycle in the 30 Newark warrant. He subsequently was land is gone, it’s gone.” board’s recommendation, including block of Martine Avenue and when released on his own recognizance by Councilman Frank Rossi, recall- a report by the board’s professional he returned the bicycle was missing. Newark in lieu of $132 bail. ing the “sense of frustration” after the planner that the re-zoning is consis- The bicycle was valued at $100. Wednesday, June 21, Tyisha defeat of the SID ordinance almost tent with the master plan. Saturday, June 24, a 17-year-old Cunningham Higgs, 27, of East Or- two years to the day, said that “by The council declared its belief that juvenile from Fanwood and a 16- ange was arrested at Westfield police Cassie Lo for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times doing nothing, we would have en- the re-zoning will “serve to revital- year-old juvenile from Scotch Plains headquarters on a Newark warrant. NEW OWNERS...Lord & Taylor on North Avenue in Westfield is under new dorsed” that feeling. The re-zoning, ize” the downtown business district were arrested for possession of a con- She later was released on her own ownership. The store was sold by Federated Dept. Stores to an investment firm. he said, “is a step in what will be a and that a new building will provide trolled dangerous substance (CDS) at recognizance in lieu of $500 bail. longer process.” additional property tax revenue to the Fanwood Nature Center. Wednesday, June 21, Brian S. Van Councilwoman Paulette Coronato the township. In addition, a new According two police, an officer Horn, 45, of Brick posted $89 at Lord & Taylor Under New said her position on developing the building, in conjunction with the observed the juveniles cutting through Westfield police headquarters on a property had “evolved” over the years, planned improvements to the mu- private property adjacent to the cen- Mountainside warrant. said it was “time for the township to nicipal building, “may give (a) new ter while smoking a marijuana ciga- Wednesday, June 21, Kelli C. Ownership; Store to Remain take more of a leadership role.” Leav- appearance” to the central business rette. The suspects were charged and Carter, 29, of Westfield was arrested By CASSIE LO Taylor chain had to shut down 32 ing the property vacant “serves no district. released to their parents. at Westfield police headquarters on a Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times poorly performing stores in 2003. Monday, June 26, an employee of a no-bail Union County Sheriff’s De- WESTFIELD – Federated Depart- NRDC owns and manages many South Avenue bank reported that her partment warrant. ment Stores, Inc. last week sold its shopping centers nationwide, includ- purse was stolen sometime between Thursday, June 22, Juan J. Lord & Taylor stores to National Re- ing Linens ‘N Things. FW Recreation Commission June 15 and 16 from behind the Guitierrez, 37, of Westfield was ar- ality & Development Corp. (NRDC) “NRDC’s plan is to continue to counter of the bank. According to rested in front of his residence on two Equity Partners for $1.2 billion in operate Lord & Taylor the way it police, the victim was waiting for Garwood warrants. He was released cash. is,” an NRDC spokesperson told Seeks New P/T Director bank security to review surveillance after $1,261 bail was posted. The deal was finalized on June 22 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tapes before filing a report. Friday, June 23, a resident of the and is expected to close in the third last week. revised fee structure for organiza- plans remain on track for an August 1 Monday, June 26, officers were 1100 block of Prospect Street reported quarter of 2006, company officials According to a press statement tions renting the buildings at start of major renovations and canvassing the 180 block of South an act of criminal mischief in which said. released last week, “NRDC’s strat- LaGrande and Forest Road parks. reconfigurations of LaGrande Park’s Avenue alerting businesses owners to his home and motor vehicle, which The Lord & Taylor chain includes egy going forward will be to lever- This issue came up in the spring, as ballfields. the fact that counterfeit money was was parked in his driveway, were 48 stores scattered throughout the age the strong Lord & Taylor brand commissioners pointed to a Neighborhood residents will be being used for purchases at which defaced by eggs. East Coast and the Midwest and is with its existing management and significant increase in use of both updated in a letter to be sent out by the time a business owner stated that ap- Friday, June 23, Jesse J. Sanders, distributed in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. store teams to continue operating buildings by a growing number of borough clerk’s office within the next proximately three months ago he re- 60, of Elizabeth was arrested at the The North Avenue store in Lord & Taylor as an upscale fashion organizations and individuals. few weeks, officials said. ceived a counterfeit $20 bill for pay- Somerset County Correctional Facil- Westfield is one of Lord & Taylor’s retailer.” The latest fee schedule proposal Councilman Higgins said nearby ment of merchandise. ity in Somerville pursuant to a con- largest stores. “We are excited about the future would allow local service and residents would be invited to the According to police, the counter- tempt of court warrant issued by the Federated bought the 180-year- operating prospects of the business,” charitable organizations to use both recreation commission’s Tuesday, feit bill was still in his possession and Westfield municipal court. He was old department store chain in 2005 said NRDC Principal Robert Baker park buildings free of charge. All July 25 meeting, where the borough’s was turned over to police. transported to Westfield police head- when it merged with May Depart- in the press release. other local organizations and clubs engineer will be asked to provide a The Secret Service was contacted quarters, processed and held on $165 ment Stores. May bought Lord & Sherri Cronin, Executive Director would have to pay $15 to use the briefing about the project’s scope and by the Fanwood police and was faxed bail. Taylor in 1986. of the Downtown Westfield Corpora- Forest Road Park facility and $50 to timeline. a copy of the counterfeit bills. Ac- Friday, June 23, a resident of the 10 According to a June 22 article in tion (DWC), said, “Everything will use the building’s kitchen. The cost to cording to police, the Secret Service block of Barchester Way reported that The New York Times, the Lord & remain status quo.” use LaGrande would still be free. Correction has been tracking counterfeit bills someone caused damage to a family Non-local groups would be charged A headline for a letter on the edito- with similar serial numbers, which member’s motor vehicle by throwing $75 to use the LaGrande facility and rial page last week should have said, have been used in Essex and Union eggs at it while it was parked in the $150 for Forest Road Park plus an- “Parent says BOE Patronized Parents, County for the past several months. roadway in front of the residence. other $50 for kitchen use. Teachers at Mountainside Meeting.” Scotch Plains Friday, June 23, Christina Glover, The commission also indicated that Tuesday, June 20, a student at the 37, of East Orange was arrested after Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School being turned over to Westfield police reported that someone removed jew- by Springfield authorities on con- elry from her locker. The jewelry was tempt of court warrants issued by valued at $200. Westfield, for $166; East Orange, for Wednesday, June 21, a resident of $153; Orange, for $149, and Newark, Rahway Road reported that someone for $95. Glover was released after removed a lamp from the front of his posting $563 bail. property. The lamp was valued at Friday, June 23, Jessica Cortijo, $70. 18, and David Samsonia, 20, both of Thursday, June 22, an attendant at Plainfield, along with two juveniles, a Route 22 gas station reported that were arrested following a motor ve- two individuals in a white van yelled hicle stop at West South and Scotch obscenities at him and then drove off. Plains Avenues. Friday, June 23, the owner of an All were charged with possession East Second Street convenience store of less than 50 grams of suspected reported that someone removed bread marijuana. Additionally, one of the from the outside delivery spot. juveniles was charged with posses- Sunday, June 25, John Checcio, 48, sion of a prohibited weapon, identi- of Scotch Plains was arrested and fied by police as a knuckle knife. charged with possession of a CDS. Cortijo and Samsonia were released Police said they responded to his with summonses, while the juveniles Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times house on a 911 call and discovered were released to their parents, police PLENTY OF DOUGH...The Dunkin’ Donuts in Fanwood officially reopened last cocaine in his possession. Checcio said. Sunday morning with dedication ceremonies prior to the street fair. The business has undergone extensive remodeling and expansion. was transported to headquarters and Saturday, June 24, Chakei Chavies, processed. He was then transported 21, of Plainfield was arrested follow- to the Union County Jail and held on ing a motor vehicle stop at South $6,000 bail, police said. Avenue and Tuttle Parkway and Mountainside charged with possession of less than Monday, June 19, an employee of a 50 grams of suspected marijuana. He Sheffield Street business reported was released on his own recogni- someone gained entry to the vehicle zance.

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor The Westfield Leader TIMES — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Westfielder Responds and Recounts DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Other Memorial Pool Experiences Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association In reading the letter by Ms. Mancheno bers don’t even stay. National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association last week, I do agree with some of your I know some neighboring town pools The others are made up. Are you sharp observations, although you were given put limits on the amount of guests per enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey plenty of time to rejoin the pool to avoid family. I guess this is how the pool makes P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West tion? P. O. Box 368 being put on a waiting list. I personally money. Members should be given “tags” If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 pay in person every year as soon as I get to put on their rearview mirrors or more guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 the renewal application in the mail. parking should be made to accommodate vidual. If you get three – word expert. If My problem with the pool is the lack of the number of members who join each POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of parking during peak times. As a member year. It is not fair that paying members are free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 for over 16 years, why do I have to come forced to park along Cumberland Street All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. to the pool at the time of opening to insure while guests are parked in the lot. come from the board game Diction I can obtain a legal parking space? I have Jill Anderson Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte observed members coming to the pool Westfield ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR with many guests at a time, and the mem- Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 1. Lapidarist – An expert in cutting COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION precious stones Stender Supported on Book Boycott 2. Littoral – The region on the shore of Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly the sea or large lake EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS Comments; Criticism Labeled Politics 3. Plumosity – The quality of being Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin feathered TECHNOLOGY SERVICES In one of most disingenuous examples remedial civics lesson. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE of political gamesmanship I’ve seen, three And while these three Perry Mason’s 4. Guariba – A howling monkey One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 gentlemen expressed their outrage over are studying their constitutional law, they SELCOUTH comments Democratic Congressional may also want to read New York Times v. 1. Rare; unusual candidate Linda Stender made concern- Sullivan. That case, of course is about 2. Awkward; clumsy ing Ann Coulter’s book Godless in the libel and defamation. 3. Abundant; plentiful We Must Practice Democracy; June 22 issue. All three writers (proud These letters should be dismissed as 4. A miser defenders of freedom, I’m sure) claimed political partisanship of the worst kind. SYNOCIL Ms. Stender called for Ms. Coulter’s book Cheap shots like these are reasons why 1. An enzyme that assists a bee in to be banned. the majority of the public is disgusted by making honey To Deserve It, to Preserve It If that were the case, Ms. Stender would politics. Ms. Stender spoke her mind on 2. An astringent or repellent have some explaining to do. But as John television, and came to the defense of 9/ 3. A hermit; loner On the eve of Independence Day in 1999, citizens a head after a decade of malfeasance, missteps and Adams actually said, “facts are stubborn 11 widows who were shamelessly at- 4. In zoology, a sense organ in sponges of our great state were celebrating the final voyage of untruths (the most benevolent of words that have things.” Here’s a transcript of the ex- tacked in Ms. Coulter’s book. ZABRA change on “Larry King Live:” Instead of doing the same (after all, 1. Small sailing vessel the decorated Battleship New Jersey. After 50 years been used to describe the situation). In the under- King: Linda, you’re not saying ban the these widows successfully lobbied a reti- 2. A type of Greek alcholic beverage of serving the United States military efforts in World belly of the argument is the dispute by those who book are you? cent President Bush to establish the 9/11 flavored with the seeds of the anise plant War II, Korea and Vietnam, it was returning home – have garnered power and seek more of it — how to Stender: No. I’m saying boycott the Commission), these three gentlemen en- 3. A three-pronged, barbed spear for book (emphasis added). Ann has every gaged in a callow, cynical political attack taking fish being towed through the Panama Canal and up the tax more while enhancing their control. Unfortu- right to say and write whatever she to help their preferred candidate Mike 4. Resilient; flexible eastern seaboard and finally arriving at the Philadel- nately, the debate has not included any of the funda- chooses, but we also have the right to say Ferguson or worse, themselves. ZIMB phia Navy Yard that September. mental elements necessary for reform but is wrapped it’s cruel, it’s heartless, and don’t buy the The people of the 7th District, and to 1. A species of South African gazelle book. Mr. MacDonald, the people of Fanwood, 2. Dipterous insect of Ethiopia North Jersey had hoped for a decision to make its in perfidy. Answers exist and are known but citizen- Clearly Ms. Stender not only has an deserve better. They deserve the truth. 3. Characterized by an ashy, white com- new home at the Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal ship must prevail over voracity. excellent understanding of the First Let’s hope the voters remember this epi- plexion on the Hudson waterfront near the Statue of Liberty. It’s our fault, the citizens of New Jersey. Voting Amendment, but also a firm grasp of right sode in November. 4. Lacking adequate mental power and wrong. Apparently the three gentle- Kevin Cutro It didn’t work out that way. The Battleship New declines; officials and insiders get away with outra- men who impugned Ms. Stender’s char- Westfield Jersey has its quarters on the Camden waterfront geous acts; rights to public information are stone- acter and intellect are ones in need of a Letters to near the state aquarium. walled; we sit by. We don’t attend public meetings the Editor The return of this grand vessel was a proud and few write letters to the editor. Worse, we cel- Fanwood Resident Questions Union moment for the Garden State. Now, seven years ebrate the powerful and corrupt as movie stars and later, New Jerseyans are looking for a symbol to ignore those that would show promise as statesmen County Freeholders’ Spending World War II Veteran In 2000, I voted for the Open Space sitions brought before the board, etc. renew their dignity. We’ve battered our global repu- or attempt to act in goodwill. We fear reprisal. We Recreation and Historical Preservation The Union County Watchdog Asso- Thanks Hogaboom tation and undermined our hearts since then, largely embrace patronage. We expect others to do what’s Trust Fund referendum. I thought at the ciation and many of our local newspapers It was such a pleasure to attend the by our own doing. Being known as the most corrupt right – Yet; do we hold ourselves to these standards? time that it was a good thing – to slow have done a good job in identifying and World War II concert held at Temple urban sprawl, preserve open space and in publicizing areas of concern and issues Emanu-El last week. state in the country is a serious matter. The injury There are many seeds of hope scattered in front of some way, improve the quality of life for that should be addressed by our elected All of the participants performed beau- resulting from this nefarious dance is evident now us waiting for nourishment. There is no need for residents of Union County. Unfortunately, Union County officials – but more needs tifully. Thanks to the Life Scout Thomas to all of us. To change this, citizens are no longer trepidation. Matters can be turned around. But, we I did not realize that the Union County to be done because our Freeholders still Hogaboom and the Arts Coalition. I had Board of Chosen Freeholders would haven’t addressed these concerns. not heard “Don’t Sit Under the Apple delusional that matters will improve on their own – must practice Democracy to deserve it, to preserve it choose to spend some of these dedicated I urge my fellow Union County resi- Tree” in years! individuals must act. We have the capacity but do – “We have met the enemy and they are us.” Pogo. funds in questionable ways. dents and taxpayers to take a more active Helen Livesey we have the will? As you celebrate this holiday and enjoy the bless- The next time I vote on a referendum role in the months ahead by providing First Lieutenant Army Nurse Corps In a few days from now, our state government may ings of freedom, consider these words from dire issue, I will not only read the fine print, feedback and direction to our county gov- 1943-45 but also take into account our Freehold- ernment representatives. Call, write and Westfield shut down over the budget impasse finally brought to times faced by our forefathers, 56 men: ers’ past record of unbridled spending e-mail them, and better yet, attend and and insatiable appetite for photo ops and speak up at the Freeholder meetings. If “good news” publicity. our elected representatives continue to Stender Said Boycott, One way to slow – and hopefully re- conduct business as usual and fail to focus The Declaration of Independence verse – the growth in spending and con- on meaningful and serious reductions in Not Ban the Book tinuing increases in property taxes in spending, then the voters should consider I saw Assemblywoman Linda Stender July 4, 1776, Philadelphia Union County is for citizens to voice them unworthy and not return them to on CNN’s “Larry King Live,” suggesting When in the course of human events it becomes duce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, opposition to questionable spending ini- office. that people should boycott Ann Coulter’s necessary for one people to dissolve the political it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to tiatives, no bid contracts, pay to play, John Marquardt book because of its offensive content. At nepotism in hiring, unanimous rubber Fanwood no time during the interview did Ms. bands which have connected them with another provide new Guards for their future security... stamp voting in favor of spending propo- Stender mention book banning. and to assume among the powers of (concluding) — And for the support Certainly Ms. Coulter has ever right to the earth, the separate and equal sta- of this Declaration, with a firm reliance Asw. Stender Book Boycott Call publish her inflammatory statements and we, the public, have every right to decide tion to which the Laws of Nature and on the protection of Divine Providence, what we want to read. By urging the of Nature’s God entitle them, a de- we mutually pledge to each other our Not Violation of Constitution public not to buy the book, Linda Stender cent respect to the opinions of man- Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred I write in response to recent letters everyone knows, being in the Assembly did not violate either Ms. Coulter’s or the public’s right to free press. kind requires that they should declare Honor. critical of Linda Stender, the Democratic is a part time position and most, if not all, candidate for US Representative from have regular fulltime jobs. Regarding her Sandra Itzkoff the causes which impel them to the John Hancock: New Hampshire; our district. Several accused Ms. Stender husband, he serves as an unpaid member Scotch Plains separation. Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, Mat- of not understanding the U.S. Constitu- of the board of directors of a county tion when she urged consumers and re- cultural institution. Publisher’s Note: For more informa- We hold these truths to be self-evi- thew Thornton: Massachusetts; John tailers to boycott a book because it de- Our current Representative, Mike tion on this subject, please see other let- dent, that all men are created equal, that Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams, scribed some of New Jersey’s 9/11 wid- Ferguson, deserves to be unseated. While ters on this page plus articles and letter they are endowed by their Creator with Robert Treat Paine, Elbridge Gerry: ows as reveling in their status after their one of the authors of the attack letters on page 5. husbands were killed in the World Trade attempts to accuse Ms. Stender of corrup- certain unalienable Rights, that among Rhode Island; Stephen Hopkins, Will- Center attack. tion, Rep. Ferguson holds the “honor” of these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. iam Ellery: Connecticut: Roger Sherman, Samuel The First Amendment restricts the gov- have been the Congressional recipient of WF Triathlon Thanks — That to secure these rights, Governments are Huntington, William Williams, Oliver Wolcott: New ernment, not individuals, from interfer- the largest fine in history for violating our ing with free speech. It is not a violation campaign finance laws: $210,000. Even Town for Hi Tri Success instituted among Men, deriving their just powers York; William Floyd, Philip Livingston, Francis Lewis, of the Constitution for an individual, like more importantly, Rep. Ferguson votes I want to take a few inches of column from the consent of the governed, — That whenever Lewis Morris: New Jersey; Richard Stockton, John Ms. Stender, to call for a boycott of a book consistently to support the Bush’s space to thank all of those who helped any Form of Government becomes destructive of Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, Abraham because of its disgusting content. I think administration’s restrictions of our civil organize the Westfield Hi Tri held at it is tasteless to author or sell a book that liberties at home and to further its im- Memorial Pool on Saturday, June 10. I these ends, it is the Right of the People Clark: Pennsylvania; Robert Morris, Ben- denigrates these innocent victims of ter- moral war in Iraq. Thousands of Ameri- especially want to thank the participants to alter or to abolish it, and to institute jamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John rorism. I could openly say so and not only cans have already died in a senseless war that braved the chilly wind and swam the new Government, laying its foundation Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, would that not make me a bad person it launch on a lie. President Bush, who Mr. first leg of the race! All proceeds from the wouldn’t indicate that I don’t understand Ferguson supports, has banned the news day are being donated to Camp Fatima, a on such principles and organizing its George Taylor, James Wilson, George our Constitutional right of free speech. media from taking pictures of their flag summer camp for disabled children, a powers in such form, as to them shall Ross: Delaware; Caesar Rodney, George Other writers attacked Asw. Stender draped coffins as they are returned to our charity dear to many Westfield hearts. seem most likely to effect their Safety Read, Thomas McKean: Maryland; and her husband for allegedly having no- nation. Now that’s real interference with In particular, I would like to thank show jobs paid for by Union County. Not our Constitution’s protection of free Town Administrator Jim Gildea (my first and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will Samuel Chase, William Paca, Thomas true. In fact, Asw. Stender is currently on speech. swim instructor) and Bruce Kaufmann dictate that Governments long estab- Stone, Charles Carroll of Carrollton: Vir- an unpaid leave of absence from her Larry Cary for giving us the pool, the surrounding lished should not be changed for light ginia; George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, fulltime day job to run for Congress. As Westfield roads and basically making it all happen. Huge thanks to Mr. Schaefer at the Public and transient causes; and accordingly Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, SP Italian-American Club Historic Works Department for trusting us with all experience hath shewn that mankind Thomas Nelson, Jr., Francis Lightfoot his brand new cones – returned with few are more disposed to suffer, while evils Lee, Carter Braxton: North Carolina; scratches. And lastly, the town Police Committee Seeks Old Documents Department, who also offered cones, but are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, John Penn: South The Italian-American Club of Scotch site for any documents, photos, etc. to be actually did a larger service by being the forms to which they are accustomed. But when Carolina; Edward Rutledge, Thomas Heyward, Jr., Plains had a successful celebration of its dropped off. there and making sure we were all safe. a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton: Georgia; But- Centennial in May. A tribute was paid to Once publication has been accom- Thanks to Mr. Cognetti for opening the the widows (invited as guests to the din- plished, the committee hopes that copies pool so early and for Jen Metz, who froze invariably the same Object evinces a design to re- ton Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton. ner-dance) of those who worked in vari- can be placed in local libraries and other in the lifeguard chair that morning. ous capacities as the clubhouses were educational institutions so that future gen- The Westfield Triathlon Club staff and built. Present members and officers who erations will be aware of the events and members need no thanks as we all ate continue to foster relationships with the achievements in the lives of those Ital- enough donuts and bagels to make it community of Scotch Plains, as well as ians. worthwhile that day. The talented with friends and relatives in the town of Laura Swidersky Westfield High School teacher, Ms. Muir, Montazzoli, Italy were also thanked. Historic Committee the club’s advisor, was patient all year Twenty years ago, a sister-city rela- Italian American Club and supportive on the day – thank you to tionship was established, with the town, her. the mayor and dignitaries being feted in The Westfield Leader also deserves Scotch Plains. Ten years later, our mayor Hello Westfield from recognition for publicizing the event as visited Montazzoli with a contingent that we had a very meager budget. Bruce renewed friendships that had been previ- Half-Century Ago Johnson, the awesome WHS champion ously forged. I was at my computer today and for swim coach and entertaining, insightful With the club’s celebrations over, but some unknown reason I typed in the name columnist for The Leader is to be thanked with the feeling that many contributions of the elementary school that I went to – for not only his encouragement, but the have been made to the township of Scotch Lincoln — and there it was, right in your great mentions in The Devils Den. Cassie Plains, and with many achievements also newspaper. Lo, home from Holy Cross, did a great job made by the children of the immigrants I completed the 6th grade there in 1950 with The Leader news story and it is much who arrived here in 1896, a history is and my recollection of the school was that appreciated. being prepared for publication by the it was a positive experience, but we cer- Thanks to our sponsors Panther Physi- Historic Committee of the Italian-Ameri- tainly caused our share of mischief. My cal Therapy & Sports Medicine, Perotta, can Club. family left Westfield in 1953 after my Fraser & Forester, Attorneys-at-law, Dr. Hopefully, this historic record will be mother having been there since a young Antonio Pugliese, Chiropractic Physician assisted by a grant from the Union County child, but when I drove through about six and Primedia, Freeholders and will outline outstanding years ago it looked much better than I And lastly, Mr. Mark Zenobia of On contributions made by these hardy immi- remember it, but in many ways unchanged. Your Mark Productions is to be greatly grants and their sons and daughters in the The park with the swans still looked the thanked. Mark, a local professional race fields of law, government, medicine and same, beautiful. I could comment on other coordinator, generously donated his time, education. changes and familiar sights I observed talents and unbelievable, super efficient The committee is seeking old photo- but nearly all of it looked to be positive. staff to make the Westfield Hi Tri a real- graphs, documents, original passports or I hope the Lincoln School continues to ity. Mark, we thank you so much. passage tickets used in emigrating to the serve the community today as it did a Kylie Fraser United States, old letters corresponding half-century and more ago — just some President, Westfield Triathlon Club with relatives telling of lives in the new positive comments from someone look- land. All documents will be copied and ing to the past on the Internet who spent To Reach Us returned to the owners. John Appezzato, his earliest years in Westfield. E-Mail - [email protected] a member of the committee, has gra- Jim Coffey For more information, see ciously offered his office at 1926 www.goleader.com Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains as a New Ipswich, NH A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 29, 2006 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Westfield Stamp Collector Westfielder Calls BOE Encounter Wins Top Int’l Award WASHINGTON D.C. — Westfield Canada and Germany. Two days later, resident and Vice President of the at a gala black tie dinner, the final votes An Exercise in Futility Westfield Stamp Club Edward J.J. were counted in front of 700 attendees Prior to receipt of the “principal swap” and to the community. Furthermore, the Grabowski won the top award, the Grand and Mr. Grabowski was declared the announcement, I had no interaction with board members and Dr. Foley did a dis- Prix d’Honneur, at the recently completed winner of the Grand Prix d’Honneur for the BOE or Dr. Foley and no interest in service to both principals and Ms. Washington 2006 International Philatelic the Washington 2006 International weighing in on routine personnel deci- Berkowitz by raising “personnel issues” Exposition. Philatelic Exhibition. The level to which sions. However, the principal swap deci- as a shield to deflect questions and to The eight-day show was held in the an exhibit must rise to achieve this sion is far from routine as it affects almost justify asking the community to accept nation’s capital from May 27th through award is demonstrated by the fact that 1,000 children, their parents, and the teach- their decision. In retrospect, it is unfortu- June 3rd and was attended by more than having won the award, the exhibit may ing staff at both schools. nate these individuals were not asked if 200,000 visitors from around the world. never again be entered into competition In fact, Dr. Foley acknowledged that: they would waive their rights to privacy The United States is permitted to host anywhere in the world. “It’s just that “Losing a principal is like losing all the as doing so would have prevented Dr. such an international exposition only once great!” said fellow members of the memory in a hard drive. It is a major Foley and the BOE from creating an aura every ten years and the 2006 show marked Westfield Stamp Club. change.” Because the initial “change is of suspicion around the “personnel is- the tenth time this has occurred. Mr. Grabowski first began collecting good” rationale offered for this major sues” they discussed in private session. Of more than 1,300 collectors from postal history of the French colony of PHILATELIST HAVE FUN…Westfield Stamp Club member Steve Rod leads change simply did not withstand scru- Although Dr. Foley persisted in raising across the globe who had applied during Guadeloupe in 1975 and entered his first the club in a toast to Ed Grabowski’s (right) international award. tiny, many concerned parents questioned the “change is good” smokescreen, a board the past year to have their exhibits ac- exhibit of the material in the annual Dr. Foley’s decision and requested that member confirmed that the impetus for cepted for competition at the show, only Westfield Stamp Club Show in 1978. By Freeholder Candidate Pat Quattrocchi he reconsider or delay its implementation this major change was the need to place a 640 were chosen to compete at various Over the course of more than 30 years, to allow for a period of transition. When vice principal at Wilson. We do not know levels. Mr. Grabowski’s exhibit, he acquired additional pieces, refined What Does Public Info Officer Do? Dr. Foley made it clear he would not, why Dr. Foley believed Mr. Malanga and Guadeloupe Postal History, was one of the presentation, and advanced from the The Union County Board of Chosen politically oriented events as well, espe- many parents turned to the BOE; this Mrs. Berkowitz would be a better team only 24 invited to compete at the highest local show level, through the national, would prove to be an exercise in futility. Freeholders has an official spokesperson cially when the freeholders are campaign- than Dr. Perry and Mrs. Berkowitz. The level, known as Championship Class. To and finally into the highest forum of holed up in the county administration ing for reelection. It is no secret that he is I attended the June 6 board meeting more pressing question is why Dr. Foley qualify for the Championship Class, an international competition. The final ver- expecting that the board members would building in Elizabeth, the seat of Union compensated handsomely for his duties did not find someone who would work exhibit must have won three Large Gold sion of the exhibit consisted of approxi- County Government. According to the as a political worker for the Union County address their constituents’ concerns, an- well with Dr. Perry if he did not believe Medals at the international level, each mately 400 different envelopes showing swer questions, and keep open minds. county website, this “office disseminates Democratic Committee, as well as cam- Perry/Berkowitz would work well as a during a different year, within the previ- the numerous stamps and postal rates information regarding County Govern- paigns for specific party members; this is The tone was set when the board an- team, particularly since Mrs. Berkowitz ous ten years. used by the tiny French colony between nounced that public comments would be ment operations to the general public and borne out by filings with NJ Elect and can has no experience as a vice principal. After the first five days of the exhibi- 1851 and 1910. acts as a liaison for media inquiries re- be accessed on the state’s website. limited to an hour and the board attorney I still wonder what consideration was tion, the jury of 43 international judges On June 22, at the monthly meeting of stated that members would not respond to garding the actives of the Freeholders and All of the aforementioned begs the ques- given to other candidates. We can only had narrowed the field of 24 down to the Westfield Stamp Club, the member- various departments of County Govern- tion: where do this “PIO’s” official duties questions due to privacy issues. Never- speculate as to why Dr. Foley was not five candidates for the top award. The ship honored their Vice President and theless, I thought the board would take ment”. end and where do his personal political willing to reallocate human resources in a Final Five consisted of Grabowski and Grand Prix d’Honneur winner, Edward Well that certainly sounds extremely ones begin, as well as just who is paying for notice of the Wilson and Washington manner that would not have resulted in competitors from Spain, Colombia, Grabowski, with an appropriate libation. teachers attending the meeting and give important, but oddly, this office does not what? County employees, it has been re- the abrupt loss of two “hard drives.” One have its own budget and probing over the peatedly suggested, are encouraged to do serious consideration to the fact that the would hope that “personal” issues did not teaching staff at both schools did not past several years has revealed that no one volunteer work for the party and support effect important “personnel” decisions, is quite sure how many people the office party fund raising efforts. When a single support the decision. which impact so many students, teachers, I thought the board would listen to employs and who they are. One thing for party administration is ensconced for a and parents. certain is that the man in charge is listed number of years, one has to conclude that people with years of experience at both Although there are many people who schools who advanced the many well- on the county payroll records as Confi- the line of demarcation could easily be- disagree with Dr. Foley’s decision, each dential Aide/Director of Public Informa- come blurred. Government employees reasoned arguments as to why the sudden school community will say goodbye to its change in both schools’ leadership was tion, working out of the Office of the holding positions which have the level of current principal and embrace a new lead- Clerk of the Board and earning $99,533 responsibility and status that he enjoys unwelcome in both its timing and its ership. If by doing so Dr. Foley and the content. per year. must be especially mindful to avoid any board think that this matter will soon be The County Public Information Dept. conflict of interest or breach of ethics. Although one of the board’s stated forgotten, they are mistaken. Dr. Foley goals is to “improve community engage- churns out press releases by the dozens These employees must fully understand claims that “input from the public will be primarily extolling the “good works” of exactly where their work days start and ment,” it is clear the BOE never had any of paramount importance as we continue intention of considering the public’s com- the freeholder board and announcing up- their personal lives begin. to plan for the years ahead,” yet in this coming events, such as the so-called free The Office of Public Information by all ments or otherwise engaging the public. situation he made it clear that such input At the conclusion of the comment period, concerts in the parks series. This depart- estimates costs the taxpayers hundreds was unwelcome and undeserving of any ment also has the duty for “damage con- and thousands of tax dollars every year many board members simply turned to consideration. prepared statements supporting the deci- Le POST POUR VOUS…Shown above is a letter mailed in 1852 from Guadeloupe trol” to keep the freeholders looking good and it seems to me that it has become This has seriously undermined com- in the eyes of the citizenry. Events such as simply a vehicle to make everyone feel sion. To further exacerbate the ill-will munity support, support which is critical employing the stamps of France, which were used on a trial basis in the colony at surrounding the decision, Dr. Foley sub- this time. the recent dumping of contaminated soil and look good, rather than to disperse in a period of limited resources and sub- on county property and the passage by the factual information to the public in a sequently chastised the faculty members stantial overcrowding. who attended the meeting. freeholders of the county’s $400 million courteous manner upon request. Cynthia Benn Dems Change ‘Ban’ to plus budget requiring a 4.8 percent in- Patricia Quattrocchi, GOP Candidate By rubber stamping Dr. Foley’s deci- Westfield for Union County Freeholder, to learn sion, the board did a disservice to itself crease in the tax levy on property owners are skillfully spun to either cast a positive more please call 908-789-0200 or visit light on or portray the freeholders as www.unioncountygop.org. Stop Playing Politics and Investigate ‘Boycott’ On Coulter Book hapless victims of extenuating circum- By PAUL PEYTON “whether we agree or disagree with stances. For Information on Where the True Waste Is Specially Written by The Westfield Leader and The Times Anne Coulter,” it is within her Consti- Whenever a freeholder is around, it is Clubs and Organizations, I read Jim Baker’s letter to The Westfield The tax burden thrust upon us by the TRENTON – A spokesman for the tutional rights as an American to sell a sure bet that the “PIO” can’t be too far see Leader last week concerning Westfield Union County Freeholders is huge. In New Jersey Democrats told The her book. He said the controversy is away. This phenomenon applies to not goleader.com/organizations legal representation. In the spirit of full fact, Union County spends well over Westfield Leader and The Times Tues- likely to increase sales of the book. only official public appearances but to disclosure, I want to make it clear that I am $1million/day with a disproportionate day that Assemblywomen Linda a member of Westfield Republican Com- amount of that money coming out of Stender (D-22, Fanwood) and Joan mittee; it is also worth mentioning that Westfield residents’ wallets. Making this Quigley (D-Hudson County) are call- Mr. Baker is a member of the Westfield even more burdensome to our commu- ing for a boycott, not a ban, of a book by Democratic Committee. nity is that we get virtually no services in conservative author Anne Coulter. It is with this in mind that I wish to return for this tax grab from the county. “We are calling for a boycott of the explain my opinion that Mr. Baker is Given all this, Mr. Baker spends time book by New Jersey residents and mer- very insincere in his views of Westfield’s trying to prop up a case that maybe we chants,” said Joe Donnelly, director of legal fees and is simply playing politics. here in Westfield could do a little better communications for the Assembly Ma- I say this because Mr. Baker’s premise is with our billable hourly rate while admit- based on “a fair review of how the ting that the current Westfield legal repre- jority Office. He said Assemblywomen citizen’s tax dollars are spent,” “com- sentation is “doing a good job.” Stender and Quigley are urging resi- petitive bidding” and “qualitative judg- If Mr. Baker really cared, he would dents not to purchase the book and ments.” stop playing politics and use his time merchants not to sell it. If Mr. Baker was truly concerned about investigating true waste, fraud and pay- Mr. Donnelly called the original press our tax dollars, fairness, competition and to-play. However, this will never happen release issued June 8 (see this page) quality, (and not politics) he would be a because the Union County Freeholder “unfortunate. That’s not what the intent regular attendee at the Union County Board is made up of nine Democrats and was or is,” he said. Freeholders meeting held every Thurs- zero Republicans. James Sverapa, another staffer for the day at 7 p.m. in Elizabeth. Frank Arena Assembly Democrats, said a lower level Westfield staffer changed the word “boycott” to “ban” in writing the press release. Ratner Says Stender’s Swift-Boated; Assemblywoman Stender spokes- man Pat Polipano said, “Linda of course is opposed to banning books,” he said. It’s Call for Book Boycott, Not Ban He said that while Ms. Coulter has the One of the most amazing things about Will the three letter-writers fess up right to say the “false and hurtful things what passes for Republican political rheto- and withdraw their baseless complaints? she has” in her book then Assembly- ric is its tedious and sleazy transparency. I doubt it. You see, contrary to popular woman Stender likewise has the right Take, for example, the three letters that belief, Republicans also have a set of to “educate the people of New Jersey” lambasted Congressional candidate Linda their own bedrock principles to uphold. on the statements Ms. Coulter has said Stender for allegedly calling for Ann And among the most venerated of those Coulter’s latest work of political pornog- principles, passed down from Nixon to about 9/11 widows. raphy to be “banned.” the Bush regime, is: Never admit fault or Union County Republican Commit- As a dedicated Democrat (and recov- apologize for being wrong. tee Chairman Phil Morin said, “From ering Republican, having strayed to the There is a lesson to be learned here: Assemblywoman Stender’s call to im- “dark side” during college and law school), Don’t try to “Swiftboat” Linda Stender. peach the President to her attempt to I was initially alarmed to read the letter- More than five years of incompetence trample First Amendment rights, this is writers’ allegations. Advocating that any have sensitized most Americans to rec- typical of the Union County Democrats book, however offensive it may be, be ognize Republican gibberish when they who are happy to hear everyone’s opin- censored, is a very serious thing. In the hear it. The Cheney-Bush-Ferguson era ions as long as you agree with them.” hierarchy of assaults upon the Constitu- is sputtering to an ignominious end and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21, tion, book banning certainly ranks way no amount of Republican mudslinging Westfield) said while he agrees with up there with, say, warrantless wiretaps, and untruth can or will alter that fact. Assemblywoman Stender’s “concept” torturing prisoners and other Republican- Robert Ratner that Ms. Coulter was critical of the favored pursuits. Prohibiting the sale or Westfield widows of 9/11 victims in her book, purchase of books, like restricting the teaching of evolution, is alien to the core principles of the Democratic Party and I Editor’s Note: This e-mail has sparked controversy over freedom of the would never vote for anyone who sup- press as evident by several letters to the editor last week and this week. ports it. Letters this week state that the call was for a book boycott and not for a book Well, as it turned out, I had nothing to ban. This release was published in The Leader/Times June 15 edition. worry about. It took less than five minutes of easy Googling to confirm that allega- Assembly Democrats News Release tions that Linda Stender called for Coulter’s www.assemblydems.com/news.htm For Release: June 8, 2006 sadistic tome to be “banned” are no more Assemblywoman Quigley; (201) 217-4614; James Sverapa IV (609) factual than weapons of mass destruction, 292-7065; Assemblywomen Stender; (908) 668-1900 compassionate conservatism, Social Se- curity reform and other Republican myths. Quigley/Stender Call On NJ Merchants To If you don’t believe me, feel free to check for yourselves. The exact text of Linda’s Ban Sale Of ‘Vicious’ Coulter Book statement can be found at Hate-filled Attacks on NJ 9-11 Widows www.assemblydems.com/press/0606/ Has No Place on NJ Bookshelves PRQuigleyStenderOnCoulter.htm. The word “banned” is simply nowhere to be (TRENTON) - Assemblywomen Joan and protect other families from the hor- found. After being exposed to a steady diet M. Quigley and Linda Stender today rors they have experienced, is moti- of Republican nonsense since Bush was castigated political commentator Ann vated purely by petty greed and hate. judicially appointed to office in 2000, this Coulter for vicious remarks made against “Her assertion that these women en- revelation will hardly surprise anyone. four New Jersey September 11th wid- joyed watching their husbands die on Now that the letter-writers’ complaints ows in her new book “Godless: The national television is hateful, hurtful, Church of Liberalism.” and runs counter to every sentiment have been exposed as political fiction, th what, exactly, did Linda have to say about In her book, Coulter refers to the expressed since the September 11 trag- Coulter’s moronic musings? It’s simple: women as, “the Witches of East edy. “Godless” is a revolting and sadistically Brunswick,” after the town where two “Coulter’s vicious characterizations cruel work that deserves to be boycotted. of the women reside, and writes she has and remarks are motivated by greed and Not “banned.” “...never seen people enjoying their hus- her desire to sell books. By making There is a huge difference between bands’ deaths so much.” In promoting these claims, she proves herself worse forbidding the sale of a book and calling the book, she added further insult to than those she is attempting to vilify - upon retailers to voluntarily choose not to injury by saying the women used their she is a leech trying to turn a profit off sell it. For example, while bookstores grief “...to make a political point,” and perverting the suffering of others. have the constitutional right to offer Mein used “...the fact that [they] lost a hus- “No one in New Jersey should buy Kampf to their patrons, they are equally band as the basis for being able to talk this book and allow Ann Coulter to entitled to refrain from doing so. This about it [political viewpoints].” profit from her hate-mongering. We are principle is fundamental to our freedom In response to these incendiary, hate- asking New Jersey retailers statewide to and Linda should be thanked for remind- filled attacks on women who suffered a stand with us and express their outrage ing us of it. terrible personal tragedy four-and-a-half by refusing to carry or sell copies of years ago and have selflessly advocated Coulter’s book. Her hate-filled attacks Reading is good for you! to improve national security in the inter- on our 9-11 widows has no place on vening years, the Assemblywomen is- New Jersey bookshelves.” sued the following statement, denounc- James Sverapa IV ing Coulter’s attacks and asking New Press Secretary Jersey retailers to ban the sale of her Assembly Majority Office book throughout the state: Ph: 609-292-7065 “Ann Coulter’s criticism of 9-11 wid- Fax: 609-292-2386 ows, whose only desire since the attacks www.assemblydems.com goleader.com/subscribe have been to repair their shattered lives Page 6 Thursday, June 29, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION UCUA Trash Incinerator Freeholders Asked Not to At 90 Percent Capacity Use Quarry for Shelter By SARA MAGNOLA discuss any necessary amendments By SARA MAGNOLA Joseph Sharp, director of Runnells Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to the county’s disposal strategy. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specialized Hospital, was questioned RAHWAY – Sunil Garg, who will UCUA Comptroller Tom Brennan, RAHWAY — The Union County by Freeholder Daniel Sullivan regard- become the executive director of the who is serving on the committee, freeholder board was asked last week ing a resolution to pay off over $50,000 Union County Utilities Authority reported that “a big portion of it would by a Springfield environmental group in outstanding ambulance charges. (UCUA) on June 30 when Joseph be recycling and we’ve reached out to not to proceed with a plan to build a Mr. Sharp explained that when ambu- Spatola of Scotch Plains officially the county to appoint a person to animal shelter at the Houdaille Quarry lances transport patients both to the retires, reported at the UCUA meet- coordinate with us.” in the township. hospital and to other locations, ing last Thursday that the authority is The committee is currently “com- Faith Brancato of the Springfield Runnells incurs the service charge. “on track for meeting our require- piling numbers” before meeting again Environmental Commission asked the The board also approved a resolu- ments and commitments to Covanta in about two weeks. Mr. Brennan said board to “consider carefully chang- tion to increase the contract amount Covanta Energy,” the operator of the he expects to have a more in-depth ing the quarry,” saying “it would be a with This Is It Productions!, a Union County Resource Recovery report for the authority’s next meet- shame to ruin it” and invited the free- Hoboken-based production company Facility in Rahway. ing. holders to a walking tour of the land. that produces the county’s Rhythm RAISING AWARENESS…Former Governor Donald DiFrancesco is honored by The facility, which came on-line in In response to questioning, Mr. the CARES Foundation, Inc., a group that raises awareness of Congenital Freeholder Chairman Alexander and Blues concert, from $35,000 to June 1994, processes up to 1,540 tons Garg reminded commissioners that Adrenal Hyperplasia, an inherited disorder affecting the adrenal gland. Pictured, Mirabella maintained his commit- $130,800 due to increased perfor- of solid waste each day into enough currently the UCUA only has respon- left to right, are: Erin Anthony, associate director; Meryl Stone, executive ment to building a county animal mance and production fees. electrical energy to power some sibility over institutional and com- director; Kelly Leight, Mr. DiFrancesco and Mariel Vargas. shelter. According to County Manager 30,000 homes and businesses. The mercial recycling and has no author- Several members of the animal George Devanney, the concert held Route 1and 9 facility is owned by the ity over municipal recycling. rights activist group Humane Union on June 10 in Plainfield’s Cedar Brook UCUA and operated by Covanta En- The UCUA appointed Joseph Mountainside Council County were also on hand for the Park, saw a “great turn out.” ergy under a 25-year lease negotiated Bodek, clerk of the authority, as the board’s June 22 meeting to share their During the regular meeting, the in 1998. custodian of records. The appoint- thoughts after county officials met freeholders heard a presentation from “Once again there are no devia- ment was in accordance with the Open Passes No-Knock Policy with representatives of Fall Church, Paul Swartz of USA Architects, who tions from the last three or four years Public Records Act, which requires By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Amezquita were named salutatori- Va-based Geese Peace, a non-profit has designed the upcoming renova- worth of data. We are on track for that the board “appoint a custodian of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ans. organization focused on humane tions to the Union County Arts Cen- meeting our requirements and com- records who is responsible for receiv- MOUNTAINSIDE – The The council unanimously passed a methods to reduce the population of ter in Rahway. The vaudeville the- mitments to Covanta and their capac- ing and responding to requests.” In Mountainside borough council voted resolution appointing Martha De Canadian Geese. atre, located in downtown Rahway, is ity continues to be at the 88.6 to 90 the case of Mr. Bodek’s absence, unanimously to adopt an ordinance Jesus as the borough clerk to a three- Freeholder Mirabella said the a historical structure so the proposed percent [capacity] range, [which is] Deputy Clerk Lisa Miskiewicz will to create a “no-knock” registry and a year term. county is “planning on using some of changes will be “minimal but appar- very high in the industry,” Mr. Garg fulfill the responsibility. commercial solicitation and peddling Mayor Robert Viglianti noted that the practices (of Geese Peace) as a ent,” such as repairs to the roof, in- told UCUA commissioners at their The UCUA next meeting is ordinance at its June 20 meeting. the former acting borough clerk had pilot plan in some of the parks.” stallation of air-conditioning and en- June 21 meeting. Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Borough Attorney John Post ex- just taken the state exam in April and Members of the activist group hancing the lighting. Mr. Garg also reported that “every- plained that a previously passed ordi- passed. He said “she did something pointed out that these methods would Mr. Swartz said there will also be a thing again is going along according County United Way nance requiring commercial, religious that many people don’t do; she passed be more humane and cost-efficient at small two-story addition put on the to schedule” with the Route 1 and 9 and charitable organizations to regis- the test the very first time. She did a controlling the Canadian Geese popu- building to provide dressing and prac- alignment by the New Jersey Depart- Certifies Agencies ter with the borough’s police depart- good job.” lation than the current practice of tice rooms for performers. According ment of Transportation (DOT). Con- AREA – The United Way of Greater ment before going “door to door” euthanizing them since most of the to Mr. Swartz, the project “is very struction, which has been ongoing Union County has certified 56 non- was found “illegal and unconstitu- Garwood Democrats work would be done by volunteers. close to fruition” with construction to since March 2004, is part of a $270 profit agencies that serve Union tional” by the courts after a local The board’s meeting last Thursday start in September. million DOT project to make im- County residents. The 2006-2008 environmental group questioned first Launch 2006 Campaign was the second mobile session for the Several members of the animal provements to the 80-year old high- certified agencies include (listed by amendment rights. GARWOOD -- The Garwood board outside of the county’s admin- rights activist group Humane Union way. municipality): He stated that because of the court Democratic Party has announced that istration building in Elizabeth. The County asked the freeholders what He said the resulting alterations Westfield: CONTACT We Care, rulings brought by the environmental Mayor Dennis McCarthy, Council- meeting was held at the Rahway City their thoughts were after a meeting should help with traffic and safety Inc., Girl Scouts — Washington Rock group, if a Mountainside citizen woman Kathleen Villaggio and first Hall. The mobile meetings are pre- between county officials and Geese issues along the congested corridor Council, Literacy Volunteers of wishes to exercise his or her right not time candidate for Borough Council, ceded by “County Government” days Peace. Freeholder Mirabella said they from I-287 in Middlesex County to America , Mobile Meals of Westfield, to be solicited they have to go to the Keith Sluka, have organized their during which the board provides semi- are “planning on using some of the the Route 1 and 9 bridge, which is Visiting Health Services of Union police and ask to be placed on a “no 2006 Campaign Committee. nars and events on county services. practices as a pilot plan in some of the being replaced with $20.5 million in County, Inc., Westfield Community solicitation list.” The Election Committee has se- Freeholder Mirabella thanked parks.” federal funds. The bridge, according Center, and Youth And Family Coun- Mr. Post then stated that, under the lected Karen Resetar to serve as cam- Rahway Mayor Kennedy for hosting Members of the activist group to the DOT, was built in 1929. seling Service. new ordinance, residents are required paign manager, Rosemary Snow as the county and presented him with a pointed out that these methods would During an earlier UCUA meeting, Clark: Prevention Links; Cranford, to place a small clearly marked “no honorary campaign manager and flag of Union County as a “remem- be more humane and cost-efficient at the DOT expressed a desire to pave Catholic Charities of the Archdio- solicitation.” Stephen Napolitano as campaign brance of the day.” controlling the Canadian Geese popu- and open the section of Route 1 di- cese of Newark, Cerebral Palsy Mr. Post also stated that the ordi- committee treasurer. During the board agenda meeting, lation than the current practice of rectly in front of the resource recov- League, Cranford Family Care and nance was created similar to the no- the board approved a resolution to euthanizing them since most of the ery facility. UCUA officials said this the Mental Health Association of calls registry that had been adopted $15.5 Mil. Recouped In continue the county’ deferred com- work would be done by volunteers. could be “problematic” since the elec- Union County. by the Federal Communications Com- pensation plan, which provides ben- The board approved an amended tric gate for the new entrance to the Scotch Plains: Jewish Community mission (FCC). He also noted viola- Fraudulent Claims efits, such as life insurance to county resolution for the county’s annual facility would not yet be installed due Center of Central New Jersey and tors would be subject to a fine of up to NEWARK — Horizon Blue Cross employees. transportation plan for inclusion in to back-ordered parts. Resolve Community Counseling Cen- $2,000. Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon Director of the Department of Hu- the state’s Transportation Trust Fund. The highway authority told Covanta ter, Inc. In other business, it was announced BCBSNJ) announced that its investi- man Services Frank Guzzo informed The projects proposed are: Raritan they would provide for a round the Springfield: ARC of Union County that savings bonds were awarded to gations unit has recouped $15.5 mil- freeholders that the Summer Job Road in Cranford from Highland clock guarded gate at the alternative and Lifetime Support Incorporated. the valedictorian and salutatorians of lion as a result of fraudulent activity Training program, which provides Avenue to Verona Avenue; New Provi- entrance in the mean time. The issue Summit: SAGE Eldercare. Deerfield School and they would re- in 2005. kids throughout the county with sum- dence Road/Summit Lane in is still under discussion. mer employment, received a 26 per- Mountainside from Coles Avenue to For clubs and organization ceive resolutions of congratulations Since 1999, Horizon BCBSNJ’s In other news, the statewide Solid by the mayor and council. Special Investigations Unit has re- cent funding cut this year. A Rahway Trailside Museum to Summit Road; Waste Management Committee met information, see resident said the result of lowered Morris Avenue in Springfield, and goleader.com/organizations Erica Gennaro was named Valedic- covered and saved over $80 million, for the first time this past month to torian, and Jasmine Chan and Justine officials said. funds will mean about 90 kids will Centennial Avenue in Cranford. not get jobs this summer and ques- The freeholders will hold their next tioned what will happen if funding agenda meeting Thursday, July 13 at OWEN BRAND Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. continues to be cut from the program. 7 p.m. in Elizabeth. Your Home-Town “25 Years Experience” MORTGAGE BANKER Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer

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The bus will leave from the which time the club also will install Scotch Plains Municipal Building new officers for the next two years parking lot, 430 Park Avenue, at 8:30 beginning in September. Newly ap- a.m. that day. Booking will be ac- pointed President Jean DeTorre, Vice cepted over the summer. President Jeanette Rotella, Treasurer The club offers senior citizens an Mary DeJesso and Secretary Ilse opportunity to meet with their peers, Heinemeyer will assume responsibili- share ideas, interact and gather useful ties of running the club. information to enhance daily living. The Golden Agers will start the new The club meets weekly on Thurs- trip year by visiting Ehrhardt’s in Lake days at 10 a.m., September through Miss Jessica May Harris and Anthony Joseph Bossolina Wallenpaupack, Pa. on Thursday, Sep- June, at the Scotch Hills Country Club. tember 28. Tickets are $54, which Birthday celebrations, bingo and so- cializing are all part of the weekly meetings. Miss Jessica Harris Hatfield Family Members are invited to offer sug- MR. AND MRS. ROBERT ANDREW O’BRIEN gestions for activities, and free lun- (She is the former Miss Regan Ann McGonigle) Welcomes Lawrence cheons are provided at least one week David Hatfield and Genevieve during each month. Guest speakers To Wed Anthony Bossolina Monette of Cranford have announced also present information on a variety Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Harris of ployed as the Senior Speech-Lan- the birth of their son, Lawrence of topics. Westfield have announced the en- guage Pathologist for Meadowlands Miss Regan A. McGonigle Monette Hatfield, on Wednesday, Membership, theater excursions, gagement of their daughter, Miss Hospital in Secaucus. May 31, at 11:06 a.m. at St. Barnabas musical revues and other activity trips Jessica May Harris, to Anthony Jo- Her fiancé is a 1993 graduate of St. Medical Center in Livingston. are available to everyone. For trip de- seph Bossolina. He is the son of Mrs. Joseph’s Regional High School in Marries Robert A. O’Brien Lawrence weighed 10 pounds and tails, please call Jean DeTorre at (908) Georgette Bossolina of Rivervale and Montvale. He earned a bachelor’s de- 1 ounce and measured 21 inches in 889-4121 or Mary DeJesso at (908) the late Anthony David Bossolina. gree in business administration from Miss Regan Ann McGonigle, the Mass., the bridegroom’s brother, along length at birth. 654-4512. Club information is avail- The future bride, a 1996 graduate Green Mountain College in Poultney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. with Christopher Caruso, Michael The baby’s maternal grandparents able from Olga Bruce at (908) 322- of Westfield High School, earned Vt. and is employed as Director of McGonigle of Westfield, was mar- Girouard, Sean Ronayne and Jon are Louis Monette of Montreal, 8530. both her bachelor’s degree and Physician Relations for American ried on Saturday, September 10, to Zahlaway, all of Reading, Mass.; Eric Canada and the late Johanne Leveille. master’s degree in speech-language Surgisite Centers in Somerset. Robert Andrew O’Brien. He is the Meyer of Windham, N.H. and Randy Nancy and Allen Hatfield of pathology from Loyola College in An October 2006 wedding is son of Mrs. Maureen O’Brien of Walker of Wolfboro, N.H., friends of Westfield are his paternal grandpar- Library to Commence Baltimore, Md. Miss Harris is em- planned in Cranford. Centerville, Mass. and the late Wil- the bridegroom. ents. liam O’Brien. Mrs. Jennifer Meyer of Windham, Lawrence’s great-grandparents are Reading Program The wedding and reception took N.H., Mrs. Melissa Curley of Au- Jane and Chartos Nickles of Aber- SCOTCH PLAINS – Area students Library Reveals Offerings place at the Aldrich Mansion on burn, N.H. and Ms. Irene Hodor of deen, Miss., Mary V. Hatfield of entering sixth grade and above are Narragansett Bay in Warwick, R.I. Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., all close Kingsport, Tenn. and Yvette Leveille invited to participate in the Scotch The Reverend Bob Hawkins, a friend friends of the couple, gave readings. of St-Lambert, Quebec, Canada. Plains Public Library’s summer read- For Teens This Summer of the bride’s family, officiated at the A 1990 graduate of Westfield High ing program that kicks off today, afternoon ceremony in the mansion’s School, the bride received a Bachelor Thursday, June 29, and will continue WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- day, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. Light re- chapel. of Science degree in Environmental Area Residents Invited through Thursday, July 27. morial Library is offering “Creature freshments will be served. Adult pro- Given in marriage by her father, Science from Lehigh University in This year’s theme will be “Crea- Feature,” an online summer reading grams are free and open to Westfield the bride wore a champagne, strap- Bethlehem, Pa. in 1994. She has been To ‘Spirituality Basics’ ture Feature.” Young adults can read program designed specifically for Memorial Library or M.U.R.A.L. less gown by Judd Waddell and an employed with Exxon Mobil Corpo- WESTFIELD – The Reverend Dee for prizes and attend an assortment of teens, through Saturday, August 12. cardholders. elbow-length veil and carried a bou- ration for seven years as an environ- Dee Turlington, Senior Pastor of the special events. Classic monster mov- Any teenager who is a full service For children, the “Mother Goose quet of burnt orange calla lilies. mental engineer. First Baptist Church of Westfield, will ies will be shown on Thursdays from library cardholder, entering grades 6 Group,” for toddlers to age two-and-a- Miss Joanna McGonigle of Phila- The bridegroom graduated in 1988 offer three classes on “Spirituality June 29 through July 20 at 6:30 p.m. to 12 and who has a valid e-mail half and a caregiver, will meet Wednes- delphia, Pa. was her sister’s maid of from Reading High School and earned Basics.” Open to the public, they will A cartooning workshop will be held address can become part of the club day, July 5, from 10 to 10:20 a.m. honor. The bridal attendants included his Bachelor of Science degree in take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on on Monday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m., via the Internet. All eligible partici- Additionally on July 5, children Mrs. Renee Szalkowski of Fredon Finance from Bentley College in Sundays, July 2, 9 and 16, in the when professional artist Rick Sector pants must register online at are invited to play chess at the library Township, a close college friend of the Waltham, Mass. in 1994. In August church lounge. The First Baptist will teach the basics of drawing car- www.wmlnj.org/main/teens.asp. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. bride; Mrs. Joelle DeLisa of Golden, 2002, he graduated from the Massa- Church is located at 170 Elm Street. toons. A tae-kwon-do workshop is Registration is now open and can “Tots’ Story Time,” for those age Colo., Mrs. Samantha Hack of San chusetts State Police Academy and This short-term course will include set for Tuesday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. be done from any Internet-ready com- two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half Francisco, Calif. and Ms. Rebecca will earn his master’s degree in crimi- lecture, discussion and practical ap- Black-belt members of Jeff puter, including those located in the with a caregiver, will meet on Thurs- Powell of Alexandria, Va., also friends nal justice in July from Curry College plication exercises on Listening to Serdinsky’s Martial Arts America will library. Prizes include free nights of day, July 6, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. of the bride, and Mrs. Linda Thomp- in Milton, Mass. God, Making Choices, Finding Time demonstrate skills and teach some rentals from the library’s video/DVD “Preschool Storytime,” for young- son of Ontario, Canada, the The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the for Sabbath “R and R” and other basic techniques. Advance registra- collection and new hardcover books. sters age three-and-a-half to five but bridegroom’s sister. They wore black mother of the bridegroom, was held topics linked to people’s good inten- tion is required for both workshops. Those who complete 25 hours of read- not yet in kindergarten, will meet gowns in different styles and carried the night before the wedding at tions about healthy lifestyles. Young adults can register for these ing will automatically be entered in a July 6 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. mixed bouquets in fall colors. Barnsider’s Mile and a Quarter in The course is offered free of free events at the library, located at random drawing to win one of four “Creative Dramatics,” for children Rich Abate of Reading, Mass., a Providence, R.I. charge. For more information, inter- 1927 Bartle Avenue, starting today. $25 Visa Gift Card grand prizes. in kindergarten through third grade, childhood friend of the bridegroom, Following a wedding trip to New ested persons are asked to call the For more information or a full sched- Also for teenagers, the library will will be held July 6 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. was the best man. Serving as grooms- Zealand, the couple returned to their church at (908) 233-2278 or e-mail ule of events, please call (908) 322- sponsor “Snack and Yak,” an infor- “ABC Bingo,” for young children men were Mark O’Brien of Haverhill, home in Boxborough, Mass. [email protected]. 5007 or visit www.scotlib.org. mal discussion group about favorite who know some of their letters, will books and authors; Teen Gaming be offered on Friday, July 7, from 10 Night, featuring Dance, Dance Revo- to 10:45 a.m. Children play bingo lution, X-Box sports and arcade games and win stickers. plus a variety of board games, and Children’s programs are open to all three movies geared toward teens. full-service Westfield Memorial Li- For more details about “Creature brary cardholders. Feature” and a complete schedule of The library is located at 550 East summer activities for teenagers, Broad Street in Westfield. For more please visit www.wmlnj.org/main/ information, please call (908) 789- teens.asp. The programs for teens are 4090, visit www.wmlnj.org or pick free and open to full-service Westfield up the quarterly newsletter. Memorial Library cardholders. No pre-registration is required. Looking for something? 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www.dhplaw.net 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-4090 www.wmlnj.org A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 29, 2006 Page 9 Richard Whitehead Receives Historical Society to Recall Eagle Scout Recognition Old Towne Books Author WESTFIELD – Richard White- three different high adventure trips WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- in a different tempo. Let us leave the head, a member of Boy Scout Troop and also to the Philmont Scout Ranch torical Society will spotlight Olde present to the sympathetic consider- No. 73 sponsored by the Holy Trinity in Cimarron, N.M., where he back- Towne historic books of Westfield ation of the historian of the future.” Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, packed 78 miles and climbed three historian Robert V. Hoffman during A telephone committee of the soci- recently received his Eagle Scout peaks over 11,000 feet. its First Wednesday Luncheon at noon ety will contact regular attendees of Award – the highest award in Boy For his Eagle Project, Richard de- on July 5 at B.G. Fields Restaurant, the luncheon to verify their reserva- Scouting. cided to build an outdoor play area for located at 560 Springfield Avenue in tions. Space permitting, others also While a Cub Scout, Richard, the son the Starlight Foundation in Jersey City, Westfield. may attend the luncheon. Interested of Robert and Teresa Whitehead of transforming an area to the rear of the A native of Westfield, Mr. Hoffman individuals are asked to call (908) Westfield, earned the Parvulie Dei building into a bright and attractive was a newspaper reporter and maga- 233-6360 by noon on Monday, July 3. Religious Award and the play area for the 300 chil- zine editor who devoted his final years Arrow of Light Award. dren who attend the before to historical research and editing. He Knights of Columbus Since crossing over into and after school programs originally set out to take photographs Troop 73, he has partici- offered by the foundation. of old houses and write their histo- Offer Summer Lunches pated in almost all troop Family and friends assisted ries, but then realized the real stories WESTFIELD-SCOTCH PLAINS activities, among them him with the project and IN REMEMBRANCE…A dedication ceremony was held June 4 at the Immacu- were not about the houses, but in- – Knights of Columbus Council Chap- camping, hiking, canoeing Westfield Lumber in late Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains for the newly erected volved the people who had lived dur- ter No. 1711, located on North Av- and the Klondike derbies. Garwood provided dona- Memorial to the Unborn. Father John S. Nelligan Council 5730, Knights of ing those historic years. enue on the border of Westfield and Additionally, he assisted tions. Columbus donated the monument, located next to the Nazareth Center behind the The result was three Olde Towne Scotch Plains, is now offering sum- with several service Since completing his church. Pastor John F. Kennedy presided over the prayer service, books published between 1937 and mer lunches for members and non- projects, including Scout- Eagle Project, Richard has attended by some 60 people. Pictured among the attendees, third and fourth from 1947. Chronicling the period from the members alike. Proceeds help sup- ing For Food; Women’s spent four months in Ireland right, are Reverends Kennedy and Martin Mondol, also of Immaculate Heart of late 1600s to the late 1920s and using Richard Whitehead Mary. port various goodwill efforts spon- Cornerstone; Camp at the Curragh Chase Scout excerpts of items from both local and sored by the Knights. Bernie Service Days; cleaning up the Center, volunteering as a leader to statewide newspapers, Mr. Hoffman For $5 per person, club guests can Delaware River and various trail young scouts from all over Europe. He Camping Trips Scheduled said he took what had been used be- enjoy luncheon staples, daily soup maintenance projects. most recently returned from volun- fore as incidents in general history and and hot entrée specials, plus various He attended Junior Leadership teering at the International Scout Cen- wove them into historic tales that illus- side dishes. Lunch is served from Training at Camp Winnebago in north- ter in Kanderstag, Switzerland, work- During July and August trated a simpler era and the lives of 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday ern New Jersey and was invited to ing with younger scouts. WESTFIELD – As part of its con- Monday, July 17, and the cost is $92 God-fearing country people. through Friday. serve on staff at both the Camp Richard, a registered Assistant tinuing effort to enhance family re- per family. “It seemed to me inappropriate to According to chef Ron Martins and Winnebago and Camp Sabattis Jun- Scoutmaster for Troop No. 73, plans lationships, the Westfield Area “Y” There also will be a family trip to attempt to bring the tales up to date,” his wife, Kathy, some of the most ior Leader Training courses. In 2003, to return as a volunteer. He acknowl- will offer three camping trips this the Colorado Rockies that will take Mr. Hoffman said after his books popular offerings are chicken, egg and he was invited to attend the National edged all the troop’s adult volunteers summer, beginning with an over- place from Sunday, August 20, to were published. “The modern town is tuna salads, cold meats and cheeses, Junior Leader Training Camp in for their many years of service and the night trip to Promised Land State Sunday, August 27. This visit to Estes hot roast beef, pastrami and meatballs. Philmont, N.M. encouragement he received from them Park in Pennsylvania for single moth- Park, Colo. will include hiking, First Baptist to Hold A variety of sandwiches and soups Richard has traveled to Ireland on over the years. ers and fathers and their children. campfires, horseback riding and go- also are featured, plus complimentary Participants will leave on Friday, carts, among other activities. Reser- Service at Tamaques coleslaw, potato salad and pickles. July 14, and return on Sunday, July vations for this trip are required by WESTFIELD – The First Baptist Diners may have lunch outside at Borough Committee Plans 16. Open to novice and experienced Thursday, August 3. Church of Westfield will hold its Sun- the club’s picnic tables and smoke if campers alike, the trip will feature All three of these trips are open to day, July 2 service at 10 a.m. at they wish. Take-out orders also are day and evening hikes, swimming, both members and non-members of Tamaques Park in Westfield. This an- available by calling (908) 232-9767. Town-wide Night Out Event campfires and blueberry picking, the Westfield Area “Y.” Those inter- nual observance enables church mem- The Knights is a national men’s GARWOOD – The Public Celebra- Each block can participate in dif- among other offerings. Reservations ested are asked to contact Dave bers and visitors to worship and share organization that performs charity tions Committee of Garwood, a mu- ferent ways – a cookout in the drive- are required by Monday, July 10, Mueller at (908) 233-2700, exten- communion together in a pleasant out- work for local Catholic and other nicipally appointed committee, has way of a neighborhood house, or a and the cost is $79 per family. sion no. 415, or by e-mail at doors environment. groups. Council Chapter No. 1711 is announced that the borough will honor progressive dinner or perhaps people The second trip to Promised Land [email protected]. The Reverend Darla D. located at 2400 North Avenue in Scotch National Night Out this year with a just relaxing with snacks and soda. is for families and will take place The Westfield Area “Y” serves Turlington, Senior Pastor, will lead Plains, between the American Legion town-wide block-by-block event. The Public Celebrations Commit- from Friday through Sunday, July the communities of Cranford, and preach the service. All are wel- and Charlie Brown’s Restaurant. For The borough’s plan is to have each tee is presently seeking an individual 21 to 23. Participants will learn about Garwood, Mountainside and come. A barbecue will follow, along additional information, please call Ron block’s neighbors meet from 7 to 10 from each block in the borough (there nature, see wildlife, practice setting Westfield. For further information with games for the children. For Martins at (908) 232-9767. p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, for a are about 60 blocks) to volunteer as up camp, sleep in a tent and have a about programs that are offered by more details, please call the church neighborhood get-together. a block sponsor. Sponsors will re- chance to meet new people. Reser- the “Y,” individuals are asked to visit office at (908) 233-2278 or e-mail Events? E-mail to: The purpose of the Night Out event ceive a flyer and information from vations for this trip are required by www.westfieldynj.org. [email protected]. [email protected] is to provide participants with an the committee, distribute it and then opportunity to know their neighbors set up the gathering with those neigh- and neighborhood better and to bors who wish to participate. This “Town Favorite” heighten crime and drug awareness. event was last held in Garwood in Sport Camps 1993 and is successfully being done Sidewalk Sale Days in several other area communities. w/ Westfield Coaches Anyone interested in being a block On Tap During July sponsor is asked to call the Garwood Soccer Camp with Chuck Ropars WESTFIELD — Sidewalk Sale Municipal Building at (908) 789- Weeks of June 26th and July 3rd Days will take place rain or shine in 0710 to contact the Public Celebra- Baseball Camp with Dave Duelks downtown Westfield from Thursday tions Committee. Individuals may rd th through Sunday, July 13 to 16, spon- visit the National Night Out website, Weeks of July 3 & July 10 sored by the Downtown Westfield www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno/ Basketball Camp with Neil Horne Corporation (DWC). party-ideas.asp for ideas. Weeks of June 26th & July 10th (M-Th) “Chips the Clown,” caricaturist Gina Minichino and the “Mad Hatter” will Wrestling Camp with Glen Kurz appear during the four-day event. For Weeks of July 31st & August 7th more details, please call the DWC at Flag Football Camp with Dave Duelks (908) 789-9444 for a Destination Weeks of June 26th & July 17th Westfield brochure with events calen- dar or visit WestfieldToday.com. Held 9:00am-12:00pm, Mon-Fri. for Ages 8-14yrs. Business Embroidery Customer Westfield Recreation Department Of The Week 425 East Broad Street ~ 908-789-4080 www.westfieldnj.gov/recreation

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Dunellen Hotel. The 3-10 Medicine men conjured Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pitcher Pete Samila put the Roof- up 12 hits. John DeFouw had the Seven runs in the first inning and ers on top with a two-run home run in most offensive potency with a triple another two in the second nailed down the first inning and added two singles and two singles in his three times at a 9-3 victory for Deegan Roofing and another RBI. His brother Dan bat. Mike Kuchar had two singles, a over Revolution Fitness (Sports Medi- Samila and shortstop Mike Juchnik run scored and an RBI. Steve Barba cine) in the first game of a double each added two hits and a run scored and John DePace (RBI) each ripped a header in the A Division of the Scotch to the 14-hit attack. Kevin Woodring pair of singles. Plains Men’s Softball League at went 2-for-2 with an RBI and Mike In a division where many players Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on Parkhill singled and scored twice, can hit the ball very hard – especially June 21. The victory boosted the Roof- while Matt Walsh, Damon Roth and with some of those “new and im- ers’ record to 10-3 to keep them just a Pat Nigro each singled, scored a run proved” high tech metal bats – the step behind the division-leading and had an RBI. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO “BLAISE” A COMEBACK…St. Blaise batter Kelly Larson fouls one off before smashing an RBI single to left. Larson had three hits, two RBI and two runs scored in the game. ENRIGHT HITS FOR CYCLE, RAGAN RAPS 2 HOMERS St. Stephen Capitalizes, Dims St. Blaisers’ Comeback, 19-10

By DAVID B. CORBIN Teammate Mark Ragan rapped a (2 runs scored, 2 RBI) each had three Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times three-run homer and a solo blast and hits. Nate Mangiris (run scored) and Every man in the St. Stephen’s Jack Kennedy (2-for-5, 2 runs, 3 RBI) Pete Vanderheyden had two hits each lineup contributed with at least one cracked a two-run homer. Keith and Mike Camfield drilled an RBI hit, and some racked up stats that Middleton (3 runs scored), Howie double and scored once. Although made them look like superstars in a Bialos (2 RBI, 2 runs scored), Dan blasting two drives to deep centerfield, 19-10 thrashing of an undermanned Margolis (double, 2 RBI, run scored) power hitter Shon Briggs was held St. Blaise team in St. Bart’s Oldtimers and Floyd Roberts (double, 2 runs hitless. Men’s Softball League action at Terrill scored, RBI) all had three hits. Lou Blaiser Sherwin, from his pitcher’s David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Middle School in Scotch Plains on Balestriere tripled, doubled, had three position, initiated a second to first WATCHING WITH INTENSITY…Revolution batter John LaPace, Deegan Roofing catcher Pat Nigro and league June 22. Playing against an eight- RBI and scored twice while Don double play. Briggs made two fine president/umpire Ed Zazzali watch with intensity as the ball nears the plate. LaPace had two hits in the game. man team, the Stevedores banged 25 Rowbotham singled twice and scored snags in center, Vanderheyden made hits, including four home runs, two once. Bill Lawrence had a single. another in right, Larson grabbed a triples and four doubles. Of the Blaisers’ 16 hits, shortstop liner at second and Bernstein made a KOKET CRACKS HOMER; CAHILL WHACKS HR, 4 RBI Stevedore Pat Enright completed a Marty Bernstein belted a three-run “nifty” scoop at short. rare event on his last at bat by hitting homer, singled twice and scored Stevedore Kennedy made a fine for the cycle – single, double, triple twice. Gregg Swidersky (3 runs scoop at third, Ragan fielded a hot and home run. He finished 4-for-5 scored), Commander Tom Sherwin grounder at second, shortstop Lou Midway Men Win 12-5 Battle with four runs scored and three RBI. (run scored, RBI) and Kelly Larson CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 WF PAL Football GOLF INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE Over Watson Ave. Machine Registration Change • Private Lessons The registration process for the By FRED LECOMTE in Fanwood on June 22. found success at the plate with two 2006 Westfield PAL NFL flag • Group Lessons Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times A bombardment of eight runs in RBI. Midway fired off 15 hits. Matt football season has recently • Gift Certificates Pete Lima, a former Westfield High the second inning and the crafty pitch- Cahill had the most success at the changed. In the past, paper appli- School Physical Education teacher ing skills of Lima made the differ- plate with two hits and four RBI, cations were accepted, however, • Video Swing Analysis who coached baseball for 20 years ence. He limited Watson to 15 hits, including a two-run blast. Steve due to new rules put in place by and football with the great Gary whiffed four batters, walked two and Ditrillo went 3-for-3, including an the NFL, all registrations are now Call Derek McDonald PGA Teaching Professional. RBI double. Drew Kaskiw ripped a completed online. Tel: 908 232 4288 [email protected] double, singled and had three RBI. Access to this site is through • 2004 New Jersey PGA Assistant of the Year Echo Lake Paul Meade and Larry Loguidici each www.westfieldpalfootball.com. • Top 10 in New Jersey Player of the Year Award 2005 Country Club added two hits. Matt ‘Lil Raider’ Blasi The link for flag football regis- pounded a two-run triple while Jay tration can be found at this site. White and Anthony Blasi had one hit Anyone who has previously reg- “The only local camp each. istered by paper application does Watson was led by leftfielder Bob not need to register again as those not held in a park” Koket, who hammered a towering applications will be accepted. three-run blast in the first and singled. Please note that the deadline for Third baseman Chris Swartzenbeck this online registration is August JULY 24-28 hammered a pair of RBI singles and 16. Applications received after Mike Jaskur went 3-for-3. Teammates that date are subject to a $20 late Jimmy McKeon, Quinton Redding, fee. The fee for this season is $60 Chris Freiden had two hits each. Greg with a family maximum of $120. 2006 Raider Soccer Camp at Freisen and Nick Geissler contrib- In order to take advantage of the uted with singles. family discount, all players in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School “We’ve struggled getting guys to same family must be registered come out early in the season but we at the same time. Please call John CAMP FEATURES: got it all together now and we’re Dugan at (908) 868-2811 with playing pretty well,” said Midway any questions. Goal Keeper Training Indoor Facilities Available CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Novice to Advanced Lunches & Drinks Available to Purchase Ability Grouping Safe & Secure Environment

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Association Grades 1-4: 9:00am-12:00am Sign Up for 2006-2007 Seasons HOURS: Grades 5-11: 9:00am-3:00pm Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times HE STILL HAS THAT GOOD STUFF… Midway pitcher Pete Lima showed that Registration for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Association’s House he’s still one of the best during the battle against Watson. Lima cut down four In Association with Brazilian Soccer Academy batters and triggered two RBI in a 12-5 victory. Division and Intercounty programs for the Fall 2006 – Spring 2007 seasons and Dutch Soccer Academy is currently open. Scotch Plains and Fanwood residents wishing to register Kehler for 15 years, returned to ac- may do so online at scotchplainsfanwoodsoccer.com. Payment may DIRECTORS: TO CONTACT CAMP: Reading is Good For You tion to help Midway Avenue defeat a be made by credit or debit card. Tom Breznitsky: Head Boys’ Soccer Coach Please call: (908) 322-6102 scrappy Watson team, 12-5, in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Asso- The SPFSA House Division offers recreational soccer for children aged 4 Pascal Clerigo: Brazilian Soccer Academy Email: [email protected] Roger Bongaerts, Director: Dutch Soccer ciation (FOMSA) at Forest Road Park through 4th grade; the Intercounty Soccer League provides teams for older www.spfraidersoccer.com recreational players (5th grade and up). OPENINGS SECOND SESSION ONLY The registration deadline is July 1, 2006.

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PUBLICATION Local HS Athletes Receive All-UC, Group, State Honors A host of Westfield, Scotch Plains- and Kelli Kaskiw received Second Johnson, and Meaghan Kelly, along Fanwood and Union Catholic High Team All-UC honors, while Raider with Olsson (200M) and Natasha School athletes received The Star- Nicole Colineri and Viking Angela Celius (triple jump) received First Ledger All-Union County (UC), All- Sessa received Third Team All-UC Team All-UC honors. Raiders Bridget Group and All-State honors in their honors. Cornwell (800M), Cassy Valdes respective spring sports. Boys Lacrosse: Blue Devil senior (3200M), Kelly (intermediate Tennis: Blue Devil sophomore Mike Bialick received All-Fitch and hurdles), Amanda Bobyack (long Kevin Shallcross, who finished 16-4 All-State Third Team honors. One of jump), Carlaya Jones (shot put) and at first singles and advanced to the the top scorers in the state, Bialick Erin Rossi (discus) received Second round of 16 at the state singles tour- finished with 53 goals and 32 assists Team All-UC honors and Blue Devils nament, was named Union County Player of the Year. He also received First Team All-Group 4 and First Team All-UC honors. First doubles players Jack Trimble and Dean Thompson, who made it to the state doubles quarterfinals, received Second Team Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times YES, IT’S A TWO-BAGGER…And Willoughby second baseman Steve Betau agrees. Colin Osborn of the MacClellan team All-Group 4 and First Team All-UC bashed two doubles and four RBI in an 8-5 victory in Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Association (FOMSA) action on June honors. 23 in Fanwood. Raider first singles player Ryan Krueger received First Team All-UC honors, as did Blue Devil second DENNER BANGS 3-RUN HR; OSBORN, BORCHIN, 5 RBI singles player Ravi Netravali. Blue Devils James Chu (singles), doubles players Evan Eisenberg and Matt Gralla, and Raider doubles players MacLellan Steals 8-5 Victory Ron Stein and Dave Ginsberg re- ceived Third Team All-UC honors. Westfield was named Union County Team of the Year, finished with a 22- From Willoughby Softballers 3 record and received the sixth rank- David B. Corbin (May 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing in the state. FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE…Blue Devil catcher Mike Murray, sliding into Golf: Blue Devil senior Jimmy third, was selected First Team All-State for the second straight year. By FRED LECOMTE cal catch and fired to Marky to nail In the bottom of the fourth, Arbes received First Team All-Group Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the runner at home in the first and MacLellan sparked a four run rally to 4 and Second Team All-State honors. for an 85 total. The Blue Devils fin- Catherine Cognetti (400M) and Ayn MacClellan pitcher Mike Lysak, Vaszily made a slick snag of a line take a 7-5 lead. Marks reached first The Blue Devils finished with a 23-1 ished with an 11-7 record and a 16th Wisler (800M) received Third Team with help from outfielders Colin drive with the bases loaded in the on an overthrow, Noel Zeh reached record and an 18th ranking in the ranking. All-UC honors. The Raiders were Osborn and Adam Borchin, shut down second. Willoughby’s Reganthal ran base on a walk and Osborn triggered state. Girls Track: UC Vikings Katie named as the Union County Team of the Willoughby offensive machine down three difficult line drives and a two-run double to left. Up next, Baseball: Blue Devil catcher Mike Eppinger (high jump) and Jen the Year. after yielding three runs in the fourth Jeff Magiletta knocked down two dif- Borchin bounced a double past short Murray was selected First Team All- Seniszyn (200M) received All-Non Boys Track: Blue Devil senior Jeff inning. His team, formerly known as ficult choppers at third. scoring Osborn then scuffed across State for the second straight year and Public Second Team honors. Eppinger Perrella has left his mark significantly Farley, clipped Willoughby, formerly MacLellan tallied two runs in the home plate when the ball refused to was also named Union County Player also received First Team All-UC hon- in New Jersey boys track. Perrella, the Shady Lane gang, 8-5, in the first inning, highlighted by Vaszily be gobbled up by an infielder. of the Year. Murray, also First Team ors. The Raiders’ 4x400 relay team of who came into the Meet of Champi- Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Asso- strutting to first on a walk, advancing The Macs added another run in the All-Group 4 and All-UC, broke a Tina Olsson, Danielle Vena, Kate CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 ciation (FOMSA) on June 21 at For- to second, swiping third and dancing bottom of the sixth when Marks multitude of WHS records in his four est Road Park in Fanwood. home on a misdirected throw at the reached first on a miscue, advanced years of varsity, committed only one Osborn provided three hits and three plate. Borchin then worked a walk on a sacrifice fly ball by Zah and error this season and will attend Wake RBI to lead MacClellan’s nine-hit as- and scored on an RBI double to right rolled home on a double by Osborn. Forest in the fall. Blue Devils Mike sault. Joe Vaszily swiped three bags and field by Stofa. With the cry of “we’ll “The way we have been playing it’s Diaz (Second Team All-Group 4) and escaped with two runs, Adam Borchin go with little singles,” Willoughby all about hitting the ball and pushing Craig Ellis, along with Union Catho- laced a two-run double and singled and mustered just one run in the top of the the envelope a little further than you lic Viking Chris Esperon (Second Paul Stofa doubled in a run. second when Al Betau walked and can,” said Marky after the game.” If we Team All-Non Public) received First “We hit pretty well today but the scored on Barchich’s RBI single. can lead far enough to get a throw, if we Team All-UC honors. strength of our team is speed. The Willoughby added a run in the top can round the base far enough to get the Blue Devils Alex Zierler, Tom first four batters in our line up have no of the third to tie the game when throw, and get the overthrow, that’s the Ricciuti and Jay Anderson, along with problems stealing anything,” said Steve Betau and Regenthal each way to go and that’s what we do.” Raider John Mineo received Second team captain Jason Marky. “There’s singled and Al Betau yanked an RBI “The only reason I’m still playing Team All-UC honors and Vikings lots of speed there and that also in- liner. In the bottom of the inning, is because I have both my sons play- Chris Whittemore and Steve cludes our outfielders.” thievery was definitely the clear boss ing and it’s not very often a father gets D’Angelo received Third Team All- Centerfielder Rob Denner led the in for the Mac gang when Vaszily was the chance to play with his kids and UC honors. Westfield was named the Willoughby boys’ 12-hit attack with issued a free pass, and had the audac- be competitive at the same time,” said Union County Team of the Year. two hits, including a three-run smash. ity to rob two bags and score on Al Betau. “Win, loose or draw, it Softball: Raider shortstop Melissa Stephen Betau and Rick Regenthal Osborn’s single. really doesn’t matter. I had the oppor- Sette received All-Group 3 Third each singled twice, Jason Barich also Willoughby immediately came tunity to pitch a full game today, I’m Team honors. Sette, teammate Elaine singled twice with an RBI and Al back with three runs in the fourth glad I didn’t embarrass myself and Piniat, and Blue Devils Kristina Betau had an RBI single. highlighted by Jeff Magiletta’s and that’s what it’s all about.” Fietkiewicz, MaryKate Flannery and Defensively, MacLellan shortstop David B. Corbin (May 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Barich’s singles and a “you got it all” Willoughby 011 300 0 5 Lindsay Brown received First Team SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE…Raider sophomore Mike Alleman was named Chuck Amsheyus performed a magi- three-run home run by Denner. MacClellan 201 401 x 8 All-UC honors. Raiders Lauren Mains Second Team All-State for his performance in the shot put event.

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TEAM W L Pct St. Joseph 12, St. Aloysius 1 St. Luke 9 0 1.000 St. Jude 3 2 .600 The Joeys put a hurtin’ on St. Al by St. Joseph 5 4 .555 scoring nine in the first three innings. St. Mark 2 3 .400 For Dirty Dean’s Joes, Scott Smith St. Aloysius 1 4 .200 had a homer and two RBI, while Rich St. Luke 12, St. Anthony 11 Mann and Matt Vastano each had two St. Ants scored five times in the RBI. David B. Corbin (May 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times bottom of the seventh. Luke’s George St. Luke 19, St. Mark 16 TOUGH COMPETITORS…Blue Devil Jeff Perrella (W) was named Second Gracias had two homers and four Luke man Bruce Evans had a homer Team All-State in the 3200-meter and Viking Brian Guteryl, just behind Perrella, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RBI. Anthony’s Gary Cardinale also and four RBI and Dennis Hercel went was named Second Team All-Non Public. KEEPING HIS EYE ON THE BALL…St. Stephen hitter Howie Bialos ripped had four RBI. 3-for-3 with three RBI. Mark men three singles, scored twice and had two RBI against St. Blaise. St. Luke 12, St. Anthony 11 Dennis Vuono and Eddie Marchelitis Paul Bifani had three hits and banged homers. George Gracia whacked two homers St. Stephen 19, St. Blaise 10 Local HS Athletes Receive to pace the Lukes. For St. Anthonys, Mark Ragan had two homers and St. Stephen Capitalizes, Dims Gary Cardinale had two hits and four four RBI for Howard Bialos’ Steves. RBI. Lou Balestriere, Pat Enright and Jack All-UC, Group, State Honors St. Blaisers’ Comeback, 19-10 St. Stephen 21, St. Nicholas 4 Kennedy had multiple hit and RBI CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 St. Stephens scored 14 runs in the games. For the Blaise, Marty ons (MOC) as the Group 4 champ in (200M) and junior Brian Guteryl CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 second inning. Rob Stratton crushed Bernstein smacked a homer and had the 1600M and 3200M, was selected (1600M) received First Team and Balestriere initiated a second-to-first inning. Then in the fourth, they added two homers and had six RBI, and three RBI. Blaisers Nate Mangeris, Second Team All-State, First Team Second Team All-Non Public honors, double play and Bialos, from the four runs on four hits, including Steve Abrunzo chipped in with five Tom Sherwin and Greg Swidersky All-Group 4 and First Team All-UC respectively, as well as First Team mound, ended the game with a pitcher- Balestriere’s RBI triple. RBI. Lou Messano, Nick DiNizo, had three hits apiece. in the 3200. Perrella, who will attend All-UC honors. The Viking 4x400 to-second-to-first double play. The Stevedores boosted their lead Jim Kileen, Jim Reilly and Joe St. Anthony 10, St. Nicholas 5 William and Mary, had a personal- relay team of Shariff Stubbs, James The Stevedores combined to 15-3 with two more runs in the fifth Scarfuto all had multiple hits for St. Anthonys Tim Deegan and Scott best 4:16.3 in the 1600 and a WHS Pierce, Julian Phillips and Ellis re- Balestriere’s RBI double, Enright’s but the Blaise sizzled with six runs on Nick. Curtis had three hits each and com- record 9:08.16 in the 3200 at the ceive First Team All-UC honors, as RBI triple and Roberts’ squiggling six hits, including Bernstein’s three- bined for five RBI and Al Antoine MOC. He was also named the Union did Blue Devil Tyler Maccubbin (in- RBI single to take a 3-0 lead in the run homer, in their half. Blaise’s dreams St. Bart’s Softball went 2-for-3 with three RBI. Nickster County Performer of the Year. termediate hurdles) and Raider Max first. Blaise answered with two in of a comeback, however, were damp- On www.goleader.com Damon Roth went 3-for-3 with a home Raider sophomore Mike Alleman, Carow (pole vault). the bottom of the inning when ened in the sixth when Stevedore run and two RBI. who placed second at the MOC in the Blue Devil Richie Scialabba (long Larson, who walked, and Bernstein, All St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s St. Luke 11, St. Joseph 8 shot put, received Second Team All- jump) and Raiders John Badala (shot Kennedy crunched a two-run home Softball League fans will be able who singled, both scored on a throw- run and Ragan banged his solo blast. Dirty Dean’s Joe boys scored five State, First Team All-Group 3 and put) and Tom Pennella (pole vault) ing error. to enjoy photos of the St. Nick/St. times in the sixth but it was too little First Team All-UC honors, as well as received Second Team All-UC hon- After Swidersky singled and scored Anne and St. Stephen/St. Blaise The Blaise smoldered in with no on Larson’s single in the bottom of too late. Lukes Paul Bifani, Kevin being selected UC Thrower of the ors. Raiders Adam Biner (1600M), runs in the second and third innings games on www.goleader.com – Woodring and Bruce Evans all went Year. Raider junior Kyle Rowbotham Josh Zinman (3200M) and Nehemiah the sixth, Stevedore Enright beat out Click photos in upper right then and had a flicker in the fourth with a a double to complete his cycle and 2-for-3 and combined for five RBI. was named UC Best All-Around Per- Burney-Porter (110-hurdles), Blue run. In the meantime, the Stevedores Click photos on left and scroll Joe’s Bob Cihanowyz had two hits former and received First Team All- Devils Adam Bergo (high jump) and scored the final run when Margolis down list to 06jun16-stnick-soft exploded with six runs on seven hits, doubled to right in the seventh. and three RBI and Rich Mann had UC honors in the high hurdles. At the Marcus Allen Graham (long jump), and 06jun22-stste-bla two hits and two RBI. North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 meet, and Vikings Mike Sprague (800M) including Enright’s two-run shot and St. Stephen 306 423 1 19 Ragan’s three-run shot, in the third he won the triple jump, placed second and Marc Seamon (shot put) received St. Blaise 200 161 0 10 in the 110-hurdles, third in the long Third Team All-UC honors. The Raid- jump and fourth in the 400-hurdles. ers were named Union County Team Vikings sophomore Garrett Ellis of the Year.

David B. Corbin (May 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2006 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times THIRD TEAM ALL-STATE…Blue Devil Mike Bialick received All-Fitch Con- TOUGH LEADOFF HITTER…St. Stephen leadoff hitter Keith Middleton banged PLAYER OF YEAR…Blue Devil Kevin Shallcross was named Union County ference and All-State Third Team honors in boys lacrosse. Bialick finished with three singles and scored three runs against St. Blaise. Player of the Year and First Team All-Group 4 in boys tennis. 53 goals and 32 assists. See another All-State picture on page 14.

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PUBLICATION Midway Men Win 12-5 Battle Union County Sr. Men’s 50+ Over Watson Ave. Machine Softball League Standings; 50+ DIVISION A (as of June 24): Automen Joe Sarica and Don White CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 TEAM W L team captain Ditrillo. “With the addi- Midway in the bottom of the sixth. Lombardi & Greenkeepers 12 2 (5 RBI) had four hits each. Bankers tion of Lima, notably the best pitcher Meade strutted to first on a free pass, Antone’s Pub & Grill 9 4 Roger Grutzmaher and Sal LaBella in the league I think, we’re hoping to Ditrillo pummeled a single past third Awnings Galore 9 5 had four hits each. D&K Associates 7 6 L&G 20, Antone’s Pub 17 get back on our way to the champion- and Cahill triggered a torpedo that SMC 2 12 ship round. As long as he mows people hit the target for two runs. Angelo Corbo (4 hits, HR, 4 RBI) 50+ DIVISION B: and Bill Mirto and Frank Pepe, with down, we push the defense and hit “This was all about the old timer TEAM W L T some, we should be alright.” coming back to give these kids some Promptcare 9 4 1 three hits each, led L&G. Malcolm In the top of the first inning, experience,” said a smiling Lima af- Northwestern Mutual 6 7 1 Boone homered. Pub man Bob D’Meo Redding and Freisen lashed back- ter the game. “Fast pitch is my game Associated Auto Parts 5 7 1 rapped four hits. Union Center Nat. Bank 5 9 1 Awnings 10, D&K 8 to-back singles and Koket mangled and modified is my fun so it’s enjoy- The Office 4 10 0 the ball to remote left to give Watson able and fun playing here against Awnings’ Neil Grandstrand drilled SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: a two-run double in the seventh. Out- a 3-0 lead. The lead increased to 4-0 kids that I pitched for several years TEAM W L in the second when Geisler singled, ago. As far as skill level, it’s all about Creative Industries 10 2 fielder Bob Rahnenfurher and pitcher reached third on an overthrow and location, location and movement on IL Giardino’s Ristorante 10 3 Tom Pasko were great defensively. LA Law 5 8 Brian Grandtrand and Patrick Sarullo scored on Swartzenberg’s poke to the ball and you don’t walk anybody. Legg Mason 0 12 right. That’s my forte.” had three hits each. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Promptcare 22, SMC 18 Midway’s guns blazed for eight PACKING SOME POWER…Deegan Roofing slugger crushed a two-run homer L&G 9, D&K ASSOCIATES 8 Watson Ave. 310 001 0 5 Frank Pepe (4 hits) tripled and Al Brown (4 hits), and Mo runs in the bottom of the second. Midway Ave. 080 202 x 12 in the first inning against the Revolution Medicine men. Cahill slashed a bases-loaded two- scored the winning run on a single by Fernandez, Chuck Harrell (5 RBI), run single and Kaski cleared the deck Brian Williams (3 hits). Art Kopacz, Charles Lehman and Les with a double. Anthony Blasi and U7 Black Knights Win Antone’s 20, The Office 7 Reddick (4 RBI) each contributed White each poked singles, Lima fol- Deegan Roofers Score Early, Antone’s blasted 30 hits, including three hits. lowed with a two RBI single and Six, Tie One in Soccer two home runs from Ron Kulick and UCNB 13, Northwestern 8 one from Bob D’Meo. Kulick, Terry Sal LaBella (4 hits) and Jim D’Arcy Matt Blasi banged a two-run triple to The U7 Scotch Plains Black right centerfield. Stop Softball Revolution, 9-3 Franklin and Don Pencinger each fin- and Len Ladislaw, with three hits Knights tournament team, coached ished with four hits. each, led the Bankers. The lead increased to 10-4 in the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 by Brian Kelly and Bill McGloin, Awnings Galore 9, SMC 4 The Office 16, Associated Auto 7 fourth. Meade chopped a single and played in two tournaments over two door of opportunity for double plays scored on Ditrillo’s double to right. Frank Pepe brought in the seventh run Awnings got stellar defensive per- Bill Hinkle (4 hits, HR) and Tony weekends and finished with six wins (DP) opened wider. The Revolution with an RBI sacrifice fly. formances from outfielder Bob Zarvos (3 hits, HR) and Lou Koehler Kaskiw wiggled a two-out RBI and one tie. Medicine men turned three, begin- single. Watson responded with a run After silence from the Revolution, Rahnenfauher and shortstop Bob (3 hits) led the Office. TOMS RIVER TOURNAMENT: ning with a fine 3(Kuchar)-6(Kevin the Roofers pounded out two more Grausam. Offensively, Bruce IL Giardino’s 14, Creative 7 in the top of the sixth. McKeon beat Black Knights 7, Toms River Side Kixx 2 Black Knights 2, Manalapan Ronaldino 2 Rosander)-1(Nick Musano) DP in the runs in the second to take a 9-0 lead. Crawford and Patrick Sarullo each The winners received three hits out a liner to second, shifted gears second inning. Second baseman and reached second. Not satisfied, Black Knights 3, Beachwood Coyotes 1 Juchnik and Parkhill singled, Pete had three hits. from Oscar Harrison (3-run HR, 6 SAYREVILLE TOURNAMENT: DeFouw initiated a 4-6-3 DP in the Samila slapped an RBI single and Northwestern 12, Promptcare 11 RBI). Bob Bierman had three hits. McKeon then swiped third and skid- third inning and Rosander initiated a ded across the plate on a Black Knights 5, Union Beach 1 Walsh lifted an RBI sac fly to center. Promptcare rallied for eight runs, LA Law 10, Legg Mason 8 Black Knights 7, Sayreville 0 6-4-3 DP in the fifth. Twice Roofer Swartzenbeck single. Sensing too much bad medicine but could not hold the lead. Tyrone Lawmen Bob DeBellis and Walt Black Knights 6, Old Bridge 0 Juchnik initiated two second-to-first from the Roofers, Revolution Medi- Sharpe homered in the final-inning Serafyn (HR) had three hits each. 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© 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Coldwell Banker RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 908.301.2004 - Direct Line [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 29, 2006 Page 15 Scotch Plains Men’s Arc Softball League Standings: A DIVISION (June 23): a season breaker in the past, but this TEAM W L T Dunellen Hotel 12 2 0 year cannot seem to get in gear. Deegan Roofing 11 3 0 Mortarulo has made great strides to- Investor Savings 9 5 0 wards respect, and the World Cup ACI 5 9 0 games may have more of an impact on Sports Medicine 3 11 0 Trinity Electric 2 12 0 them than their actual play. Family Investors made wholesale changes this B DIVISION: TEAM W L T year, but seemed to be mired in medi- Cepp’s Vets 11 3 0 ocrity. And Hocus Pocus continues to DJ’s Limousine 10 3 0 be top flounder, but there may be one Sofa Kings 11 4 0 more push from the aging warriors. T&J’s 7 5 1 Delasal 6 8 0 A DIVISION: Dunellen Hotel has Mortarulo Masonry 4 10 0 been on a roll after the first few games Hocus Pocus 2 10 0 had everyone calling for Guppy’s head Family Investors 2 10 1 on a silver platter. But he outlasted B DIVISION: Cepp’s Vets con- Larry Brown, and has the team headed NATIONAL DIVISION ALL-STARS…The Westfield International League tinue to stay ahead of the field, but for the top seed. National Division All-Stars have been selected. Pictured, left to right, are: front THIRD IN DIVISION…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Lady Warriors soccer team three other teams are within striking Deegan Roofing has sent a mes- row; Henry Smith, Colin Barber, Chris Fischer, Bradley Lankler, Sam Sarokin placed third in the U12 division. The Warriors are coached by Ray Szpond and and Nicholas Constantine; back row, Coach Michael Smith, Matt Webb, Robert Assistant Coach Alan Payne. distance. The Sofa Kings brought the sage to the Investors that they are not Vets back to the pack with a DHer going to allow them the opportunity Margolies, (not seen) Clayton Beyert, Lou Molinari, Adam Greene, Bobby Slaski, sweep. The Sofa King bad days seem to repeat as regular season champs by James Kowalski and Ryan Doyle. WF’s Gary Ostrega to Compete to be behind them, but can they stay sending the Bankers, formally the the course for another month? Be- Geeks, to four losses in their DHers. ware of the pocket Aces for the Kings. ACI could be the wild card this In Big Break on Golf Channel Coviello may change his team’s year, as Veglia and Weisholtz are name every year, but they are consis- reaching back to yesteryear, and com- ORLANDO, FLA. – Gary Ostrega, the competition. tently at the top, and this year’s team ing up with wins against teams they from Westfield, will compete in The In addition to other prizes, winners has potential once again. The Limo have had no chance with in prior Big Break VI: Trump National, sched- will be given the opportunity to com- drivers are legit, and look for them to years. Defouw and Company gave a uled to premiere on September 26 on pete with some of the best golfers in make additional noise after last year’s good effort, but dropped a 20-19 heart- The Golf Channel. the world, with the male champion disappointment in the playoffs. breaker to the revamped Deegan Roof- Ostrega will play against the larg- receiving sponsors’ invitations to play T&J’s has quietly moved into the ers. Big Pete sent a message on the est and most diverse mix of contes- in official events on the PGA TOUR’s No. 4 hole with some recent wins long ball for Deegan when he sent tants in the history of the series. The Champions Tour and the female against top teams also, and they are three bombs out of Brookside. field consists of nine females and champion invited to play in LPGA ready to make a statement of su- Trinty Electric seems to still be nine males who will compete with Tour events. premacy. looking for their voltage drop be- and against each other in an attempt Growing up on the south side of That is not to say there may be some cause not even a seven-run lead was to make their dreams reality. It will be Chicago, Ostrega played a variety of more upsets poised for the last month safe for the hapless electricians. Will the first time the two sexes have com- sports until focusing on golf. His de- of the season. Delasal has proven to be they ever see the light this year? peted together in The Golf Channel’s sire to succeed in golf came to a head popular reality series. when he was 15 and lost to a group of Adding to the intrigue will be privileged kids. A year-and-half later America’s most-celebrated real es- he beat those kids to win the Illinois AMERICAN DIVISION ALL-STARS…The Westfield International League tate tycoon-turned-TV star, Donald high school state championship. At American Division All-Stars have been selected. Pictured, left to right, are: front Trump, who will welcome the cast to Illinois State, he captained a team row; Rusty Browning, Noah Ganz, Matt Sosnowski, Daniel Luzzi, Austin Slifer, his famous Los Angeles golf course that included longtime PGA TOUR Drew Palumbo and Chris Stivala; second row, Austin Aoyagi, Charlie Callinan, and make appearances throughout the pro D.A. Weibring and earned All- Daniel Berke, Kyle Star, James McRae, John Macik and Tom Wolski; back row, series, putting his personal stamp on American honors. Coaches Alan Karmin, Len Palumbo, Tom Luzzi and Pete Sosnowski. Not pictured: Robert Ciardullo.

Providence College midfielder Mike Farley Westfield’s Mike Farley Earns Men’s Lax All-America Honors Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times KEEPING THE SPF 9s SMILING…A staff member of the Roselle Park baseball PROVIDENCE, RI. – Westfield’s NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Champion- tournament entertains the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth nine-year-old Raider Michael Farley, a midfielder on the ship (2004, 2006). baseball team in a slip’ n slide contest during the rain delay on June 24. The little Providence College Friar lacrosse Raiders managed to get three innings of action in before the games were called off. team, recently earned USILA Divi- sion I Men’s Lacrosse Honorable Mention All-America honors for the 2006 season. Farley, the son of Jerry and Annette Farley who attended St. Peter’s Prep and The Lawrenceville School, recently earned a bachelors 1773 East Second Street, Scotch Plains NJ degree in Social Science. The Friars captured the MAAC regular-season title and won the tour- Country Charmer! nament championship to gain a berth Plainfield - $545,000 in the NCAA Division 1 tournament. Farley garnered MAAC All-Tourna- ment Team honors – he earned the o 3 Bedrooms same honors in 2004. o 2 Car Garage This season, Farley led the Friars in scoring with 43 points on 33 goals o 2 full , 2 Half Baths and 10 assists. His three-season total o Corner Property is 49 goals and 17 assists for 66 SOCCER CHAMPS…The SPF Sparx recently won the Mid-NJ Youth Soccer points. Farley helped guide Provi- o 2 FP U16 Division title. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Erika White, Katie Camp, dence to two MAAC Regular-Sea- o Close to NYC Transportation Jenny Altman and Assistant Coach Bob Veeck; second row, Sam Bremer, Allison Goldberg, Natalie Morrison, Kim Shelus and Corinne Walker; back row, Assis- son titles (2003, 2006), two MAAC o Above Ground Pool tant Coach John Egidio, Emily O’Halloran, Gina Egidio, Sheryl Markovitz, Tournament Championships (2004, Gabriella Pinho and Jaclyn Law. 2006) and two appearances in the o Deck SPF U16 Sparks Win Mid-NJ Soccer Title The Mid-NJ Youth Soccer Flight 1 Cute as a button! champions SPF Sparx beat the Flight 2 Aberdeen Twisters, 2-0, in the U16 Scotch Plains - $389,900 girls division finals in West Orange on June 15. This makes the Sparx o 4 Bedrooms back-to-back winners after taking the championship last year at U14. o 3 Season Porch The Sparx, without coach Eric o 1.5 Baths Ruano and without substitutes, played 40 minutes a player short when for- o Excellent Schools ward Katie Camp went out with an o Dining Room with built-ins injury before the half. The Sparx de- o 1 Block to NYC Bus fense, anchored by goalie Jaclyn Law, held strong and showed why they had o Security System given up only three goals the entire o Fireplace in Living Room season to finish undefeated. The game remained at 0-0 for 75 minutes until Allison Goldberg buried a rebound into the net with four minutes left in 34 Manchester Drive, Westfield the game. Kim Shelus added a second goal two minutes later. Offered at $1,399,000 Fabulous End Unit !! Reminiscent of “the old farmhouse” but built for today’s homeowner, Westfield - $599,900 Stars & Stripes Classic this new 5 Bdrm/4 Bath home delivers a comfortable, yet elegant 4th of July Tourney: ambiance. Hardwood is used throughout 1st & 2nd fls. Custom cabinets w/granite, designed by Candelino Kitchens, & sheetrock w/rounded o 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths The Garden State Baseball League’s Annual 4th of July Tourna- corners, expertly installed by Classic Drywall, exemplify the attention o First Floor Unit ment is just around the corner and we to quality & craftsmanship. The Master Bdrm has a box ceiling, F/P, o Lovely Courtyard are looking forward to an exciting sitting room & 3 walk-in closets. Master bath has sky lit cathedral weekend with 3-5 action packed ceiling, dbl vanity w/granite, oversized whirlpool tub, custom shower o Refinished H/W Floors games planned. Teams will play two & bidet. Energy conservation, a priority, is addressed by the use of o LR w/ FP games on Saturday with a single elimi- high-efficiency products & systems, such as Jeld-Wen Tru Divided o Lots of storage nation on Sunday. Lite windows, Energy Star HVAC & quick-return direct vent hot water. o Newer Windows The Garden State Baseball League has When you chose a Needle Point home, you can feel certain that it will been hosting tournaments for over 10 live up to the well-earned reputation of Steve Needle & his team of o Freshly Painted years in the Woodbridge area, which has skilled employees & subcontractors. attracted many teams from throughout NJ. In addition to the first place team prize of $300, which can be used to register in a tournament of your choice, the league Steve Needle- Custom Builder will provide complimentary Paintball and Andria G. Kiel equipment rental tickets to any NJ, NY Office: (908) 301-1000 and PA teams that place or win in the www.needlepointhomes.com Realtor / Sales Associate consolation bracket. Registration can be completed right from our website at Broker Protected Office: (908) 322-4434 x157 ERA Suburb Realty Agency www.gardenstatebaseball.com, call (732) Cell: (908) 723-5491 Scotch Plains, NJ 382-4610 or e-mail [email protected]. Page 16 Thursday, June 29, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ESTATE SALES & CLEANOUTS HELP WANTED CAR FOR SALE APARTMENT FOR RENT House content sales/cleanouts. Prudential NJ Properties’ MUST SELL NOW!! Cranford - Recently renovated Buying full or partial contents. Westfield Office is hiring full-time CLASSIFIEDS ’98 Mazda Protege. 150k miles. 1 bedroom apartment in 2 family. Full Service Estate Liquidations. agents, both new and exp- Like an auction - BEST OFFER. CAC, W/D, Dishwasher, Garage. Basements, Attics erienced. Corporate training BABYSITTER NEEDED FREE FOR THE TAKING Call anytime! (662) 617-1057 No fee. $1150/month program/in-house training. Call (908) 313-2052 Call Ferro Antiques & Collectibles Are you looking for part time work Tectrix Stairclimber (732) 290-8101 Margie for confidential interview BED at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. with children? We are looking for Professional Quality NORTHEAST, PA TOWNHOME a mature, kind, energetic, English King size pillow top set, new in HELP WANTED Excellent Condition Wilkes-Barre, Pa. luxury GOOD MEMORY! speaking woman to care for our (908) 654-6613 plastic w/mfg. warranty. Sell $235 Clerical Work, 10 hours minimum 13mo old child in our home 2 days Can deliver (732) 259-6690 townhome for sale. Close to work week. $250/$500 per week MYSTERY Shoppers needed in a week. Second baby due in Nov! BEDROOM SET Wachovia Arena, I-81, Pocono average. Will train, no experience Westfield, Perth Amboy, MATTRESS SET Downs. 2888 sqft. 3 BR, 2 car References a must. Cherry sleigh bed, dresser, required. Needs Internet. Simple Woodcliffe Lakes and throughout (908) 654-0617 $125 Queen pillow top, garage, many upgrades. $265,000. refund research. Call ERS for N.J.! Apply online at mirror, chest and nite stand. For details call (570) 824-5777 $695 new still in sealed plastic interview (866) 311-0701 www.secretshopnet.com ANTICIPATED OPENINGS w/warranty, can deliver (732) 259-6690 OFFICE FOR RENT Retail School Year 2006-2007 (732) 259-6690 Part-time Paraprofessional - sixty HOT TUB / SPA North Avenue, Westfield YARD SALE college credits required for new hires Never used, still in wrapper, 1st Floor School Nurse - Seeking a part- factory warranty, 6 person 817 Grant Ave, Westfield 1856 SqFt. with Parking time candidate to provide w/lounger, delivery available Sat, 7/1, 8AM-2PM Call (908) 757-5844 supplementary services to the Cost $8000 Sell $3495 Antiques, Furniture, Bikes, Books, Toys, Weight machine, Bed, HOUSECLEANING SERVICES EILEEN FISHER is guided by a purpose to inspire simplicity, creativity and delight through school district and to the office of Call (973) 902-8306 health services. RN license & much more! (rain date 7/8) Will clean your house, apartment connection and great design. EILEEN FISHER's culture is one that values respect, DINING ROOM or condo. I am trustworthy & honesty, awareness and the ability to listen and communicate. required. School Nurse YARD SALE certification preferred. Double pedestal table, 8 chairs responsible. I do laundry. Good Store Manager and 1 pc. Hutch. Still in boxes. WESTFIELD references. 5 yrs experience. Send letter of application to: 7 Sandy Hill Road (973) 583-5570. Neide Assistant Store Manager Dr. Teresa Quigley, Principal Value $2600 sell $1275. Call (732) 259-6690 Fri & Sat, 8AM-3PM THE CLEANING PEOPLE Sales Associates Garwood Board of Education Must sell everything! Stock Associates 500 East St. POOL TABLE Collectibles, antiques, furniture, Houses, Offices, After-Construc- Garwood, NJ 07027 kid stuff and more. tion, Housekeeping, 15 yrs pro- Westfield, NJ Store AA/EOE New, 8 feet, 1 inch slate, fessional experience, good refer- accessories, solid wood, leather MATH TUTOR Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with a PUBLIC NOTICE ences, guaranteed, party cleanup, pockets, delivery & set-up avail. power wash, special occasions, sense of style to interact with customers and meet their unique and personal shopping Cost $4,200 sell for $1,695 Get ahead or catch up. Tutoring UNION COUNTY BOARD by NJ cert. math teacher. All levels. window cleaning. (973) 998-1088 needs. A genuine interest in fashion and retail store experience is required for these OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Call (973) 902-8306 positions. Store Manager candidates should have management experience in a Flex sched, my place or yours. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD HOUSE CLEANING retail/fashion setting. Date Adopted: 6/22/06 PUBLIC NOTICE Call Mary Lou (908) 233-1255 Public Notice is hereby given that the Reliable and experienced clean- In return for your efforts, we offer a competitive salary and exceptional benefits Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS MATH SUMMER TUTORING ing lady will clean your house! including medical, dental, educational assistance, employee wellness, clothing ers has awarded a contract without com- PLANNING BOARD petitive bidding as a Professional Service TOP LEVEL PREP. FOR Good References and Prices. allowance and 401(k). Please apply online at www.eileenfisher.com or fax your resume NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ISEE, SSAT, SAT, EXAMS MATH email: [email protected] to (914) 591-3688. Only qualified candidates will receive a response. EOE M/F/D/V. Planning Board meeting of the Township contract and the resolution authorizing it of Scotch Plains held on June 26, 2006, ENRICH. Alg-Calc. Cert teacher, or (908) 220-0612 Kate Visit us at www.eileenfisher.com are available for public inspection in the the Board adopted the Resolution of Ap- Office of the Clerk of the Board. MA, all levels, patient, exp, 1-1, proval for Messercola Brothers Building great results, references. RESOLUTION NO. 690-2006 Company for 1421 Martine Avenue, Block FREELANCERS WANTED AWARDED TO: Brown and Brown 10801, Lot 3 for major subdivision of one (732) 603-9521 Metro Insurance, Florham Park, New lot into three lots. Strong, detail-oriented writers Jersey The file pertaining to this application is in COMPUTER HOME SERVICE with professional demeanor SERVICES: to provide Health Insur- the Office of the Planning Board and avail- Free Estimate at your house. needed to cover local ance Consulting/Brokerage Services to able for public inspection during regular government meetings. Must the County of Union office hours. PC repair, upgrades, virus PERIOD: July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2009 Barbara Horev be able to meet deadlines, removal, software, wireless COSTS: at no cost to the County. Secretary to the Planning Board installations. Call Katie & Mark know how to write a lead, and Nicole L. DiRado 1 T - 6/29/06, The Times Fee: $15.81 (908) 494-5409 take an active interest in their Top 1% of 64,000 Coldwell Banker Clerk of the Board of Freeholders beats in order to develop news 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE Agents Nationwide-2005 PUBLIC NOTICE stories. Please email PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD resume and clips to: email: [email protected] UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS [email protected] OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 6/22/06 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- www.goleader.com Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This PUBLIC NOTICE contract and the resolution authorizing it pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This are available for public inspection in the UNION COUNTY BOARD are available for public inspection in the contract and the resolution authorizing it Office of the Clerk of the Board. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 654-2006 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Office of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: CACI Technologies, RESOLUTION NO. 687-2006 Date Adopted: 6/22/06 RESOLUTION NO. 686-2006 Eatontown, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Economic Planning Public Notice is hereby given that the AWARDED TO: Aruspex, LLC, North SERVICES: to upgrade the current E- Group, Edison, New Jersey Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Plainfield, New Jersey Team Software SERVICES: to provide retirement plan- ers has awarded a contract without com- SERVICES: for the purposes of provid- COSTS: in an amount of $24,795 and ning specialist services to the County for petitive bidding as a Professional Service ing a Hospital/Long Term Care Adminis- will be covered by the Union County LINCS the deferred compensation plan. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This trator for Runnells Specialized Hospital. Bioterrorism Grant. PERIOD: July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 contract and the resolution authorizing it PERIOD: July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 Nicole L. DiRado COSTS: at no cost to the County. are available for public inspection in the COSTS: in an amount of $95,000. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado Office of the Clerk of the Board. Westfield . . . A thoughtful architectural plan has been executed with superior Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $20.40 RESOLUTION NO. 639-2006 craftsmanship and attention to detail to create this impressive new residence. 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Clerk of the Board of Freeholders AWARDED TO: Resurfix Inc., Intricate carpentry distinguishes each room, with extra deep moldings, custom 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $20.40 PUBLIC NOTICE mantles, archways, columns and ceiling medallions. Gleaming hardwood floors PUBLIC NOTICE Flanders, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD SERVICES: to provide technical con- with walnut inlays, soaring ceilings, and oversized custom windows combine OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD sultation, inspection and preventive main- for a sunny, bright setting. Designed for entertaining as well as relaxing, there UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS tenance of the Zamboni Ice Resurfacer at are Formal Living and Dining Rooms as well as a Gourmet Kitchen with top- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 6/22/06 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the Warinanco Skate Center. of-the-line amenities, open to a dramatic Family Room with fireplace. Six NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 6/22/06 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed bedrooms and four and a half baths include a wonderful Master Suite, a full Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the $5,100. finished basement Recreation Room,and a guest/teen/au pair suite with a full Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders bath. Located on a quiet side street in the Washington School District, this Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 home is sure to surpass your expectations. Available immediately! Call Grace petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the Rappa at 908-301-2019 for an appointment . . . $1,475,000. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This are available for public inspection in the requirements for extraordinary, PUBLIC NOTICE unspecificable services. This contract and For Westfield Listings of Homes visit my website: contract and the resolution authorizing it Office of the Clerk of the Board. UNION COUNTY BOARD are available for public inspection in the the resolution authorizing it are available www.GraceRappa.com RESOLUTION NO. 645-2006 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Office of the Clerk of the Board. for public inspection in the Office of the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD AWARDED TO: Netta Architects, Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 644-2006 Springfield, New Jersey Date Adopted: 6/22/06 AWARDED TO: PMK, Cranford, New SERVICES: for the new prep-kitchen RESOLUTION NO. 612-2006 Public Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Office Jersey floor coating system and shower stall reno- AWARDED TO: The Hartford Life In- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- SERVICES: to prepare an environmen- vations at the Union County Oriscello Cor- surance Company ers has awarded a contract without com- 209 Central Avenue tal assessment rectional Facility, Elizabeth, New Jersey SERVICES: to administer the Union petitive bidding as a Professional Service COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed County Deferred Compensation Plan. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This 908-233-5555 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE $12,500. $134,500. PERIOD: July 1, 2006 - Jule 30, 2007 contract and the resolution authorizing it Nicole L. DiRado are available for public inspection in the © 2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Office of the Clerk of the Board. 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $19.89 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $20.40 RESOLUTION NO. 661-2006 amending (Resolution No. 905-2004) AWARDED TO: Elia Pelios, Esq., Ventantonio & Wildenhain, Warren Township, New Jersey SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- ter entitled Nadir Baptiste v. Union County, et als. COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 for a new contract amount not to exceed $10,000. Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 676-2006 AWARDED TO: Continuum Voice & Data Systems, Syracuse, New York SERVICES: for the purposes of install- ing am Electronic Document Management System in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and the Office of the Surrogate. PERIOD: July 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007 COSTS: in the amount of $153,000. this Westfield . . . Classic center hall 4 BR, 5 BTH colonial in the heart of the Scotch Plains . . . newly listed. Spectacular 6 month new 4/5 BR, 3 contract is grant funded through the NJ PARIS Grant includes and additional 2 “Gardens”. Beautifully maintained. New addition offering new KIT w/ BTH colonial on desirable cul-de-sac. Ready to go, no wait for years of maintenance. Nicole L. DiRado dining area w/ volume ceil. All new wndws new BTHS & CAC. Frt to builder’s deadline. Extensive upgrades! Embellished moldings, wain- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Bk FOYER, LR w/frpl, FDR w/built-in cupboard, FR w/ French drs to scoting, top-of-the- line appliances & fixtures, marble BTHS, cus- 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $24.48 generous patio, 1st flr Office/BR w/full bth, newer RR w/walk-out. 2 CG tom oak flooring, recent landscaping w/sprinkler system. A must see PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD WSF0550 $1,299,000 WSF0505 $1,319,000 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Hye-Young Choi petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office - 2005 are available for public inspection in the Top Associate, Total Production - 11 Years! Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 659-2006 amending (Resolution No. 1233-2005) Direct Line: 908-301-2015 AWARDED TO: Allan C. Roth, Esq., Springfield, New Jersey email: [email protected] SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE ter entitled Weinstock v. Union County, et als. ESTFIELD FFICE ENTRAL VENUE EXT COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 W O • 209 C A • 908-233-5555, . 169 for a new contract amount not to exceed © 2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. $25,000. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 29, 2006 Page 17

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This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 660-2006 RESOLUTION NO. 648-2006 RESOLUTION NO. 663-2006 RESOLUTION NO. 664-2006 RESOLUTION NO. 665-2006 RESOLUTION NO. 649-2006 amending (Resolution No. 298-2005) amending (Resolution No. 22-2006) amending (Resolution No. 220-2006) amending (Resolution No. 516-2006) amending (Resolution No. 120-2006) amending (Resolution No. 24-2006) AWARDED TO: Warren & Tosi, Little AWARDED TO: Ruderman & AWARDED TO: Garrubbo, Capece, AWARDED TO: Krevsky, Silbert & AWARDED TO: Edward Kologi, Esq., AWARDED TO: Garrubbo, Capece, Falls, New Jersey Glickman, Esq., Springfield, New Jer- D’Arcangelo, Millman & Smith, P.C., Bergen, Cranford, New Jersey Linden, New Jersey D’Arcangelo & Millman, P.C., Westfield, SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- sey Westfield, New Jersey SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- New Jersey ter entitled Estate of Edward Sinclair v. SERVICES: as special counsel for per- SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- ter entitled Sinclair v. Union County, et ter entitled Sinclair v. Union County, et SERVICES: special legal counsel for Union County, et als. sonnel affairs ter entitled Renna v. Union County, et als. als. personnel affairs COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 COSTS: in an additional amount of als. COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 COSTS: in an additional amount of for a new contract amount not to exceed $50,000 for a new contract amount not to COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 for a new total contract amount not to for a new contract amount not to exceed $30,000 for a new contract amount not to $15,000. exceed $100,000. for a new contract amount not to exceed exceed $15,000. $30,000. exceed $55,000. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado $57,500. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Date Adopted: 6/22/06 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 667-2006 RESOLUTION NO. 666-2006 RESOLUTION NO. 630-2006 RESOLUTION NO. 662-2006 RESOLUTION NO. 683-2006 amending (Resolution No. 294-2006) amending (Resolution No. 298-2006) RESOLUTION NO. 643-2006 AWARDED TO: Fromkin Brothers, amending (Resolution No. 269-2006) AWARDED TO: Applied Biosystems, AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud, AWARDED TO: Schenck, Price, Smith AWARDED TO: Ard Appraisals, Clark, Inc., Edison, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Brownstein, Booth & Foster City, California Cranford, New Jersey & King, Morristown, New Jersey New Jersey SERVICES: through Group Purchasing Associates, Union City, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide professional SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- SERVICES: to prepare a property ap- (with Milliken Carpet) for the purchase and SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- training to the Union County Prosecutor’s ter entitled Sinclair v. Union County, et ter entitled Butler v. Union County, et praisal for the County-owned property installation of carpeting/flooring through- ter entitled Sinclair v. Union County, et Office Laboratory Personnel in DNA ABI als. als. known as 136 Chestnut Street, Union, out Conerstone East and Cornerstone als. instrument applications for DNA analysis COSTS: in an additional sum of $15,000 COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 New Jersey West Units. COSTS: for an additional sum of $25,000 necessary for ASCLD/LAB Accreditation. for a new contract amount not to exceed for a new contract amount not to exceed PERIOD: July 1, 2006 - June 20, 2007 COSTS: in an amount of $72,800 (one for a new contract amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $40,000. $35,000. COSTS: in an amount of $5,000. time purchase). $70,000. $30,000. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. 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Smith, 85, Real Estate Broker; Jerome Francis Gerold, 82, of A member of the First Baptist Cranford died on Wednesday, June Westfield Area Chapter No. 4137 of Westfield died on Tuesday, June 20, Church of Westfield, Mr. Gerold sang 21, at her home. the AARP and vice president of Wid- Enjoyed Hiking, Art and the Ocean at his home. in the choir and was a former trustee. Born and raised in Hughestown, owed Persons Activities at the Our Born in Jordan, Minn. on August He also was a 50-year member of Pa., she had lived in Hoboken and Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Amelia S. “Judy” Smith (nee Island Beach, a longtime member of 22, 1923, the son of the late Nicholas Lafayette Lodge No. 27 Free and Roselle before relocating to Cranford Church of Mountainside. Saunders), 85, of Seaside Park, N.J. the Appalachian Mountain Club and a and Rose Lucas Gerold, he had re- Accepted Masons of Rahway and a in 2002. Her husband, Matthew Hribar, pre- died on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at member of the Ocean County Ski Club. sided in Clark for several years and member of the Lions Club in A graduate of Hughestown High deceased her in 1993. Shorrock Gardens Nursing Home in Mrs. Smith was an active hiker and then in Greenville, S.C. before com- Greenville, S.C., where he was active School and the American Institute of Surviving are a son, James Hribar; Brick, N.J. a member of the Artists Guild in Is- ing to Westfield two years ago. with Eyes For The Needy. Banking, Mrs. Hribar had been the a daughter, Patricia Martin, and six Born and raised in Westfield, N.J., land Heights, and her first love was Mr. Gerold had been employed as a Additionally, he was a member of assistant vice president of National grandchildren. she had spent her summers in Seaside the ocean. construction superintendent with the Airstream Travel Club and a past State Bank in Elizabeth for over 20 A Mass of Christian Burial was Park, moving to Toms River, N.J. in She was predeceased by her hus- Crisdel Corporation in Berkeley president of its Watchung chapter, years, retiring in 1989. offered on Monday, June 26, at St. 1971 and then to Seaside Park in band, Edward S. Smith, in 2002. Heights for 10 years, retiring in 1985. and a past scoutmaster for the Boy She was a member of the National Joseph the Carpenter Church. Burial 1991. Surviving are a son, Stephen, and During World War II, Mr. Gerold Scouts of America in Clark. Association of Professional Bank- took place at St. Gertrude Cemetery She served in the United States his wife, Patricia Wepprecht-Smith, served in the United States Navy from He was a 40-year square dance ing Women, the Westfield Historical in Colonia. Army during World War II with the of Toms River; two daughters, 1942 to 1946 in both the Asian and caller and the only one who used live Society and St. Joseph the Carpenter Arrangements were by the Dooley rank of First Sergeant with the SCU Suzanne J. Smith and her husband, European theaters. On February 23, music while calling, and a self-taught Roman Catholic Church in Roselle, Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue, WAC Detachment. Dr. John D. Lloyd, of New Hamp- 1945 he was a second-class gunner’s musician who played the guitar. where she was active in the Rosary West, in Cranford. Mrs. Smith started in the family shire and Heidi Smith-Orpurt of Toms mate aboard the SS Henry Bacon that Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Society, Mothers’ Club, Parish Fi- Memorial donations may be made business in 1955 with River, and two sisters, was transporting Norwegian refugees Imogene B. Nash Gerold; two daugh- nance Committee and the Girl to the American Cancer Society. Saunders & Company in Suzanne Bacon of Lakewood, when it was attacked in the Arctic ters, Sandra Antonelli of Westfield Scouts. June 29, 2006 Westfield. Later, she became N.J. and Jane Myers of Ocean by Nazi torpedo bombers. He and Sharon G. Smith of Elizabeth, manager of the H. Clay Manasquan, N.J. and fellow Navy Armed Guardsmen Colo.; a son, Gregory Gerold of Au- Ottilie S. Disbrow, 90, Taught English, Frederichs Gallery of Homes Also surviving are eight downed five German aircraft and sev- rora, Ill.; four sisters, Irene Coleman in Westfield and then the grandchildren, Dr. Jennifer eral falling torpedoes before one tor- of New Hope, Minn., Rosemary German and Latin at Westfield Schools owner and Broker of Red Smith-Chavez, Adam C. pedo struck the ship and caused it Myers of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Kettle Realty in Toms River. Smith, Paul S. Smith, Carly swiftly to sink. Caroline McFarland of Robbinsdale, Ottilie S. Disbrow, 90, recently of Junior High School, English and She also was a licensed Real Amelia S. Smith Orpurt, Zach Orpurt, Timo- As the ship was sinking, five of the Minn. and Ruth Gronli of Palatine, The Chelsea at Fanwood, died on German at Edison Junior High Estate Broker in Maine and thy Orpurt, Mika Gentili- crew and the 19 refugees were low- Ill., and five grandchildren. Saturday, June 24. School and German at Westfield Vermont and a Qualified Fee Ap- Lloyd and Aliza Lloyd, and two great- ered into two lifeboats. There were A memorial service was held on Born on May 17, 1916 in Staten Senior High School. After retire- praiser for the Department of Hous- grandchildren, Julian R. and Isabella. not enough seats for all the ship’s Saturday, June 24, at the First Baptist Island, N.Y., the daughter of Alfred ment, she also taught German in the ing and Urban Development in A Mass of Christian Burial was crew, however, so Mr. Gerold and Church of Westfield with the Reverend and Chryssa Schroeder and sister of North Plainfield Community School Camden, N.J. offered on Monday, June 26, at St. others gave up their places in the Dee Dee Turlington officiating. Private Alfred C. Schroeder, she lived in for several years. Mrs. Smith was past treasurer, vice Catherine Church in Seaside Park. boats to save the Norwegian civil- interment will take place at the First Westfield and Watchung for most of She had been active in the Westfield president and president of the Ocean Burial followed at St. Joseph Cem- ians. They instead braved the stormy Baptist Church Memorial Garden. her life. College Women’s Club, Westfield County Board of Realtors and a re- etery in Toms River. seas aboard a raft before British de- Arrangements were by the Gray Mrs. Disbrow attended Oberlin Community Players, the Watchung cipient of the Ocean County Board of Arrangements were by the Timo- stroyers rescued the refugees and sea- Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street College, spent her junior year study- Arts Center and the Plainfield Gesang Realtors Hall of Fame Award in 2006. thy E. Ryan Home For Funerals in men several hours later. in Westfield. ing abroad at the University of und Turn-Verein choral group. A parishioner of St. Catherine Ro- Seaside Park. On March 4, 2005, Mr. Gerold, the Memorial donations may be made Munich and graduated from Barnard She was predeceased by her hus- man Catholic Church in Seaside Park, In lieu of flowers, donations may last surviving member of the Navy to the First Baptist Church of College. She attained her M.Ed. from band, William S. Disbrow, II. she was a Eucharistic Minister and a be made to the Alzheimer’s Associa- crew rescued after the Henry Bacon Westfield Memorial Fund, 170 Elm New York University and did doc- Surviving are her daughter, Linda member of the choir and also signed tion. Condolences may be sent to sank, was honored by King Harald V Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. toral work at NYU. Bond-Nelson of North Plainfield; her Mass for the deaf. www.ryanfuneralhome.com. of Norway and given an award for June 29, 2006 Additionally, she was selected as grandson, Stephen Bond-Nelson and She was a member of the Friends of June 29, 2006 bravery at a ceremony at the United one of 77 national scholarship win- his family of Berkeley Heights, and States Naval Memorial and Heritage Eleanor J. Grander, 94 ners to participate in the Stanford her granddaughter, Lisa Bond-Nelson Center in Washington, D.C. Eleanor J. Grander, 94, of Boca Foreign Language Summer Institute and her son of Moraga, Calif. Raymond G. Lantz, 90, Was Owner Raton, Fla. died on Tuesday, May 2, in Germany. Private funeral services were held at the Medical Center of St. Andrews Mrs. Disbrow had taught in the under the direction of the Higgins Of Barbershop For Over 40 Years Frances Lupton, 58 Estates in Boca Raton. Westfield school district for more Home for Funerals in North Plainfield. Raymond G. Lantz, 90, of Whiting Theresa Duchemen; seven grandchil- Frances Bruno Lupton, 58, of Long Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she re- than 25 years, retiring in 1978. She Condolences may be sent to died on Thursday, June 22, at the dren and seven great-grandchildren. Branch died on Thursday, June 22, at sided with her family in Westfield for taught Latin and English at Roosevelt www.higginsfuneralhome.com. home of his daughter, Marie Kreuger, Funeral services were held on Sat- Monmouth Medical Center in Long many years before relocating to Boca June 29, 2006 in Toms River. urday, June 24, at the Dooley Colo- Branch. Raton many years ago. PUBLIC NOTICE Born and raised in Westfield, he nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Born in Plainfield, Mrs. Lupton had Mrs. Grander was an active mem- BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE had lived in Garwood and Colonia, Westfield. lived in Scotch Plains before relocat- ber of The Presbyterian Church in OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD TOWN OF WESTFIELD then in Brooksville, Fla. from 1979 to June 29, 2006 ing to Long Branch 15 years ago. Westfield and the Echo Lake Coun- SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNING BOARD Her husband, Clem Lupton, and try Club and devoted many hours to UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY 2000, when he moved to Whiting. The Westfield Planning Board will meet Mr. Lantz had owned Ray’s Barber Aida Durante, 95 her parents, Leonard and Anna Bruno, community service. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID on July 13, 2006, in the Community Room Shop in Garwood for more than 40 Aida Beccaccio Durante, 95, of predeceased her. Her husband, William G. Grander, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in the Westfield Municipal Building, years, retiring in 1979. He was a Warren died on Monday, June 26, at Surviving are two daughters, predeceased her in 1986. sealed bids will be received by the Board Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear Bridget Rodriguez and Annamaria Surviving are a son, William R. of Education of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood and consider the following application upon member of the Master Barber Asso- the Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabili- School District, Evergreen Avenue and remand from the Superior Court of New ciation of New Jersey. tation Center in Scotch Plains. Martorina; two brothers, John Bruno Grander of Landsdowne, Pa.; a daugh- Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, Union County, Jersey: His wife, Carmela Lantz, prede- Born in the Port Richmond section and Anthony Bruno; two sisters, ter and son-in-law, Joan G. and John New Jersey, 07076 on Thursday, July 20, 04-16 GENTEMP, C/O JOSEPH ceased him in 2003. of Staten Island, N.Y., she had lived Dolores Scott and Dorothy Clapper, A. Walz of Venice, Fla.; six grand- 2006 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. Bids BUONTEMPO & JEAN and a grandson. children and 13 great-grandchildren. will be received for: Surviving, in addition to his daugh- in Westfield from 1929 to 1973. She GENIEVICH, 254 SENECA ter Marie, are another daughter, June resided in Brick for 22 years before The funeral was held on Saturday, A memorial graveside service will MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLACE, BLOCK 701, LOT 38, June 24, from the Memorial Funeral be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, SEEKING PRELIMINARY MA- Kelly of New Port Richie, Fla.; two relocating to Spring Lake in 1995 and and will be publicly opened and read JOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL. sons, Gregory Lantz of Scotch Plains then to Warren in 2001. Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. July 12, at Fairview Cemetery in immediately thereafter. THE APPLICANT SEEKS TO: A Funeral Mass followed at St. Westfield. Bids must be made on the proposal and Andrew Lantz of El Cajon, Calif.; Mrs. Durante had been a seamstress 1. CREATE TWO NEW BUILD- forms in the manner designated, enclosed two sisters, Esther Capobianco and with McGreagor’s Clothing Co. in Sum- Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Arrangements are by the Kraeer ING LOTS FROM AN EXISTING in a separate sealed envelope with the Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Funeral Home in Boca Raton, Fla. SINGLE LOT. mit for 10 years before retiring in 1970. name and address of bidder and work bid PUBLIC NOTICE June 29, 2006 June 29, 2006 2. DEMOLISH AN EXISTING Prior to that, she had worked for 10 upon noted on the outside, and must be HOUSE AND CONSTRUCT A SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY delivered to the Secretary of the Board of years at Hyatt Roller Bearing in Clark. NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE CHANCERY DIVISION Arthur Bishop, Jr., 81, Food Executive; Education, or the Board’s designated rep- She was a long-time communicant ON EACH OF THE TWO NEW UNION COUNTY resentative at the above place on or be- LOTS. DOCKET NO.: F-6198-01 of St. Dominick’s Roman Catholic fore the hour named. The Board of Educa- 3. EXTEND UTILITIES IN THE FILE NO.:8692-04 Church in Brick. Involved With Boy Scouts and Jaycees tion assumes no responsibility for bids RIGHT OF WAY OF COLEMAN mailed or misdirected in delivery. NOTICE TO REDEEM She was predeceased by her hus- Arthur Hamilton Bishop, Jr., 81, of A memorial service will be held at PLACE. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of band, John Durante, and a grand- 4. DEDICATE TO THE TOWN R.E. INVESTMENTS, LLC Spring Lake died on Sunday, June 25, 11 a.m. today, Thursday, June 29, in sixty (60) days after the date set for the OF WESTFIELD A 40 FOOT PLAINTIFF VS. APRIL daughter, Barbara Jean. at the Jersey Shore University Medi- the chapel of The Presbyterian Church opening thereof. WIDE RIGHT OF WAY WITH AN ANDERSON, HER HEIRS, Surviving are a daughter, Mary The right is reserved to reject any or all cal Center in Neptune. in Westfield. 18’ WIDE ACCESS DRIVE AND A DEVISEES AND PERSONAL bids or waive informality in the bidding if it Migliozzi of Westfield; a son, Jack Born in Roselle Park, he lived in Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- 5 FOOT WIDE CONSERVATION REPRESENTATIVES AND is in the interest of the Board of Education Durante of Westfield; six grandchil- EASEMENT. HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF Westfield for many years. For the last neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in to do so. The hearing will be limited by the THEIR SUCCESSORS IN dren; seven great-grandchildren and 15 years, he wintered in Tucson, Ariz. Westfield. Bidding shall be in conformance wit the Judgment of the Superior Court to RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- two great-great grandsons. applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. and spent his summers in Spring Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- a review of the Subdivision Plan EST; GEORGE COCALIS, HIS 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub- Private arrangements are by the For over 25 years, Mr. Bishop was butions may be made to the Plainfield prepared by Guarriello & Dec HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- lic School Contracts Law”. Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Assoc. LLC dated May 18, 2004 SONAL REPRESENTATIVES the president and owner of Jean’s Caddies Scholarship Fund, 1591 All bidders are placed on notice that they and last revised June 16, 2006. AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY Avenue in Westfield. Foods of New Jersey, Inc. in Linden. Woodland Avenue, Edison, N.J. 08820. are required to comply with the require- OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN June 29, 2006 He graduated in 1949 from Cornell June 29, 2006 ments of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127. Variances, waivers, or exceptions from RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- Specifications and full information may certain site plan details or relief from re- University with a Bachelor of Sci- EST; JAMES S. COCALIS; PUBLIC NOTICE be obtained upon request at the Business quirements may be sought as appropri- PNC BANK, NATIONAL AS- ence degree in Hotel Management. Frederica L. Durante Office of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board ate, including waivers for certain Residen- SOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TOWN OF WESTFIELD A United States Army veteran, he of Education, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar tial Site Improvement Standards. Frederica L. Durante of Westfield BY MERGER TO CHEMICAL PLANNING BOARD served during World War II as a staff died on Saturday, June 24, at Over- Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. The plans and application are on file in BANK NEW JERSEY, N.A.; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT The sergeant. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDU- the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North WILLIAM GOULD; MARIA look Hospital in Summit. Westfield Planning Board will meet on CATION OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and VEIGA; HANOVER INSUR- He was a member of the Boy Scouts Born in New Rochelle, N.Y., she Thursday, July 13, 2006 in Council Cham- FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT, UNION may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 ANCE COMPANY, A SERVIC- of America, the Cornell Golf and Div- bers in the Westfield Municipal Building, lived in Westfield for the last 41 years. COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ING CARRIER OF THE NEW 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New ing teams, the Westfield Jaycees, the Mrs. Durante had been employed Anthony Del Sordi Kenneth B. Marsh JERSEY FULL INSURANCE Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear and consider Spring Brook Country Club in Board Secretary Secretary UNDERWRITING ASSOCIA- as an administrative assistant for the following application for major site plan 1 T - 6/29/06, The Times Fee: $45.39 1 T - 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $44.37 TION, AS SUBROGEE OF Morristown and the Colonia Country Union County schools until her re- approval with variances: MARIE VEIGA; MONMOUTH Club and a 40-year member and past tirement nine years ago. COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL 06-09(V) GRECO’S JERSEY MIKE’S, president of the Plainfield Country Club. She was a graduate of the La Salle SERVICES; WJRZFM RADIO; LLC, 132-144 EAST BROAD Everyone who came in contact with VALPAK DIRECT MAIL AD- STREET, BLOCK 3105, LOT 8 Academy in Providence, R.I. and of Hillside Cemetery VERTISING; HIERING, SEEKING MAJOR SITE PLAN him felt his warmth and was taken in the Katharine Gibbs Business School. DUPIGNAC & BARNES, P.C. APPROVAL WITH VARI- by his friendly ways. A kinder, gen- Surviving are her husband, Louis N/K/A HIERING, DUPIGNAC ANCES. APPLICANT SEEKS tler man could not be found. All were Durante; a son, Paul Durante of Phila- Scotch Plains & STANZIONE, P.C.; STATE TO CONVERT FIRST FLOOR blessed to have known him. delphia, Pa.; a daughter, Kathy OF NEW JERSEY RETAIL SPACE TO A RES- DEFENDANT(S) TAURANT USE (A PERMIT- Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Dunkley of Raleigh, N.C.; a brother, TED USE IN THE ZONE), AL- Nancy H. Bishop; a daughter, Sandy 908.756.1729 TO: APRIL ANDERSON, HER HEIRS, Augustus Holt of New Rochelle, N.Y. TER THE FRONT FAÇADE, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- Smith of Discovery Bay, Calif.; a and two grandchildren. ERECT AWNINGS AND www.hillsidecemetery.com SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR son, Arthur H. “Skip” Bishop of Funeral services were held yester- SIGNAGE, RETAIN A BARBER OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN POLE PLACED ON THE SIDE- Vienna, Va.; a sister, Bette Hurd of day, Wednesday, June 28, at the RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead WALK, AND AMEND A PREVI- Florida; four grandchildren and two Dooley Funeral Home, 218 West GEORGE COCALIS, HIS HEIRS, DEVI- OUSLY APPROVED SITE SEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- great-grandchildren. North Avenue in Cranford. Interment PLAN APPLICATION (AP- TIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY PROVED BY THE PLANNING took place at Fairview Cemetery in OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD ON MARCH 7, 2005) Westfield. TITLE AND INTEREST; MARIA VEIGA; THAT INCLUDED INSTALL- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS June 29, 2006 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order ING A WALK-OUT BOX, RE- Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. made on June 16, 2006, the Superior NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regu- BUILDING EXISTING STAIRS Court Fixed July 31, 2006 between the lar meeting of the Township Council of the PUBLIC NOTICE TO 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- AND REBUILDING AND RE- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT four o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing day, June 27, 2006 the following ordi- PLACING THE ROOF OVER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Caring & Courteous Service to the time, at the office of the Tax Collector of nance entitled: BACK OF STORE AND IN- THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the ROSELLE, located at 210 CHEST- STALLATION OF A AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- NUT STREET, ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY CONTRACTOR: Hatch Mott Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 SCREENED REFUSE/RECY- MENTING AND AMENDING 07203, as the time and place when and MacDonald; 27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, CLING CONTAINER. CHAPTER XXIII, ZONING, OF where you may pay to the plaintiff the New Jersey 07041-1008 List of New C.40:55D-70c THE REVISED GENERAL amount so found due for principal and NATURE OF SERVICE: Consulting pro- Variances Requested: ORDINANCES OF THE Westfield interest on its certificate of tax sale as fessional engineering firm for an electrical Section 11.25E.3.a of the Land TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH follows: design for light at the County Vo-Tech Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- PLAINS, 1978, RE-ZONING 556 Westfield Avenue LOT 23 BLOCK 2004 on the tax dupli- School. quires a building that contains a BLOCK 1105, LOT 1.03 FROM cate of the ROSELLE. Total amount re- DURATION: Until completion of the residential use to have a rear THE “P” ZONE TO THE “B-2” 233-0255 quired to redeem tax sale certificate no. above. yard setback of 35 feet. Pro- ZONE 96019 is $36,804.56, together with inter- AMOUNT: $7,500.00 posed is ± 6 feet. John L. Dooley est from January 18, 2006 and costs. was adopted on second and final read- THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Sections 17.02A.1 and 17.02C And that unless, at the same time and ing. FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Manager of the Land Use Ordinance. place, you or one of you redeem by paying TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Ordinances require 23 parking NJ License # 4100 the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, Barbara Riepe Barbara Riepe spaces. None are existing or then you, and each of you shall be de- Township Clerk Township Clerk proposed. barred and foreclosed of and from all right 1 T - 6/29/06, The Times Fee: $20.40 1 T - 6/29/06, The Times Fee: $17.34 Section 16.04E.1 of the Land and equity of redemption of, in and to the Use Ordinance. Ordinance al- lands and premises above set out and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE lows one wall sign at the main described in the complaint and every part entrance. Proposed are 6 signs SCOTCH PLAINE-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested plus the barber pole. NOTICE OF AWARD with an absolute and indefeasible estate PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Cranford of inheritance in fee simple in said lands Variances, waivers or exceptions from 218 North Avenue and premises. certain site plan details or relief from re- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education met on May 2, 2006 and awarded the Anything to the contrary notwithstand- quirements may be sought as appropri- following contracts for professional services pursuant to 18A:18A.5.a(1). The resolution 276-0255 ing, redemption shall be permitted up until ate. of award and the contracts listed below are available for public inspection at the Office the entry of final judgment including the Plans and application are on file in the of the Board Secretary located at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street from 9:00 a.m. to Charles V. Dooley whole of the last date upon which judg- office of the Town Engineer, 959 North 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday: ment is entered. Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and Contract Contract Manager Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. may be seen Monday through Friday be- Name Nature of Award Period Amount NJ License # 3703 Attorney for Plaintiff tween 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Roselli & Roselli Legal Services 7/1/06-6/30/07 $120,000.00 PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. VENTURA, MIESOWITZ, ALBANO, Barre & Company Auditing Services 7/1/06-6/30/07 $26,735.00 Denville Law Center KEOUGH & WARNER, P.C. Casetta, Taylor and Whalen Negotiating Services 7/1/06-6/30/07 $29,015.00 290 Route 46 West Attorneys for Greco’s Jersey Mikes, LLC Anthony Del Sordi Denville, New Jersey 07834 By: Steven K. Warner Business Administrator/Board Secretary 1 T - 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $77.52 1 T - 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $59.16 1 T - 6/29/06, The Times Fee: $29.58 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 29, 2006 Page 19 Crossroads School Holds Student Investigates Poverty First Ever Commencement In UC for Senior Project By LINDA B. CONDRILLO part in the commencement ceremo- By CASSIE LO Agape Soup Kitchen. She used the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nies. In September, he’ll be going Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times online photo management site WESTFIELD – June 15 was a spe- back to his home district of Clark. WESTFIELD – What started out Shutterfly to arrange and print her cial day for students, parents and fac- Mother Janice Jardim told the as an interest in photography turned photographs. The pictures range ulty members at Crossroads School. Westfield Leader and The Times, into a lesson about humanity for from 4x6 to 11x18, and are all black Holding its first commencement cer- “Ethan would simply not be where he Westfield High School (WHS) senior and white. emony since its inception five years is if it were not for the faculty and all Allie Fleder. Professional photographer and ago, 13 students ages five through 12 the staff at Crossroads.” For the senior project in her Ad- Westfield resident Susan Cook helped were honored. She credits the small class sizes at vanced Placement Language class, Allie pick the best photos, which she Part of the Union County Educa- Crossroads, an increase in the amount taught by Mr. Peter Horn, Allie chose then matted. tion Services Commission (UCESC), of therapies such as speech twice a to learn about photography. She de- The project culminated in a pre- the public preschool through elemen- week, along with instruction not found cided to take pictures at the Agape sentation by Allie at Panera Bread in tary school serves children between in the regular school setting such as a Soup Kitchen in Elizabeth, where she Westfield. Panera agreed to allow the ages of three and 12 who have social skills class. Mrs. Jardim re- MODEL STUDENTS…Model UN Club members from The Wardlaw-Hartridge volunteers with the Presbyterian Allie wall space. Twenty-eight mat- been diagnosed with autism or perva- marked, “The staff at Crossroads has School in Edison represented Romania at The seventh annual UNA-USA Model Church in Westfield. After the soup ted pictures paired with startling sta- sive development disorders and have been great in terms of helping me United Nations Conference Program. kitchen, the project expanded to en- tistics about poverty in New Jersey needs that cannot be served in a regu- help him.” compass all of Union County. and quotes from famous humanitar- lar classroom setting or in the special Principal Kowalski noted that two Allie worked with the Relief Bus ians covered the wall. education programs currently avail- groups of students were honored at Model UN Club Members sent out by the Hope Center in Eliza- “When I walked into Panera I able in their local school districts. the commencement ceremony – stu- beth. This bus brings food, supplies thought it was a professional display. Utilizing a cognitive-developmen- dents like Ethan who will be return- and employment services two days It is extremely impressive that an 18- tal systems approach to education ing to their local school districts, and Earn Honorable Mention a week to some of the poorest parts year-old could produce such work,” known as the “Miller Method,” Cross- others, like 11-year-old Raphael AREA – Thirteen Model UN Club Kallner of Plainfield. Also attending of Union County. A Hope Center said fellow WHS senior Katie roads School presently serves a stu- Perez, who will be moving on to a members from The Wardlaw- the conference were Neil Agarwal employee escorted Allie into the Gorman. dent body of 59. Each classroom is new school as a result of a program Hartridge School in Edison commuted and Chris Becker of Colonia, Andrew neighborhoods that the Relief Bus Allie’s favorite picture is of a couple typically comprised of six students Crossroads has established to address to New York City on May 19 and 20 Bellisari of Scotch Plains, Manfred services. dining at the soup kitchen. They al- led by a special education teacher and the pre-vocations and independent to attend the Seventh Annual UNA- Collado of Linden, Courtney Flint of With this eye-opening view of the lowed Allie to photograph them, and a minimum of two paraprofessionals. living skills for the older students. USA Model United Nations Confer- Highland Park, Meraj Nisar of Edison, poverty surrounding Westfield, Allie then invited her to sit down and talk. Students are referred to Crossroads Those students will go on to the ence Program. Douglas Pivnichny of Plainfield and shifted the focus of her project. Another poignant shot is of a young School by local school districts. Ac- Westlake School, another Union The first day of the conference was Will Vogt of Plainfield. “It became more about the people girl resting her head on a boy’s shoul- cording to Principal Michael County Education Services Commis- spent at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, where “Attending the UNA-USA Model themselves, they taught me the most der. Kowalski, “Our mission at Cross- sion school also located in Westfield. the students competed as Romania, UN Conference was probably one of about photography,” said Allie. This project inspired Allie to work roads is to work with the local school Mr. Kowalski said, “Our goal is to attending sessions such as the Com- the most memorable of my high school Allie took 300-400 pictures in with the homeless and less fortunate districts to prepare students with the make the children as independent as mission for Social Development, In- experiences,” said Manfred. “I believe Elizabeth, Plainfield and other lo- in the future. She hopes to join the skills needed to return back to the possible and to show and demon- ternational Atomic Energy Agency, it truly gave me insight into how in- cal areas, predominantly at the Peace Corps after college. school district.” strate those skills learned at Cross- UN Conference on Trade and Devel- tense the world of international affairs PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Mr. Kowalski told the Westfield roads outside the classroom and in opment, and the Commission on Hu- is. From the conference I learned that Leader and The Scotch Plains real world settings.” man Rights. The second day of the skills such as communication and ne- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Fanwood Times, “What sets us apart Crossroads School also runs a sum- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY conference was held at the United gotiation are vital in life and that being THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS is the dedication of our staff, the mer camp program and according to Nations Headquarters. willing to negotiate is not a sign of training, the patience and willingness Principal Kowalski, 90 percent of the CONTRACTOR: Vincent K. Loughlin, CONTRACTOR: Arthur Thirbault, Eleven out of 13 students received weakness nor inconsistency.” Esq.; Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin & Esq.; Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & to work together in a collaborative students will be attending. Honorable Mention distinction, in- Lane, 324 East Broad Street, Westfield, Murphy; PO Box 112, 25 Independence manner.” He noted that the founder of Technical Resource Coordinator for cluding first-time competitors Raffi PUBLIC NOTICE New Jersey 07090 Boulevard, Liberty Corner, New Jersey NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed to 07938 the renowned Miller Method, Dr. Crossroads School Pam Staeudle UNION COUNTY BOARD Eidus of Westfield, Michelle Liu of represent the Zoning board of Adjustment NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed to Arnold Miller, visits the classroom added, “There are so many varied OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Edison, Seung Yun Lee of Plainfield, of The Township of Scotch Plains in a legal represent the Township of Scotch Plains, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD each week – via distance learning, approaches to teaching children on matter, entitled Jacober v. Scotch Plains The Scotch Plains Police Department in a Supriya Prasad of Edison and Michael Date Adopted: 6/22/06 videoconferencing in real time to the autism spectrum because no one Zoning Board of Adjustment. certain employment matter (B.G. vs. S.P.) Public Notice is hereby given that the DURATION: Completion of above. DURATION: Completion of above. observe the teachers and therapists. method works for everyone. Autism PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AMOUNT: Not to exceed $854.00 and AMOUNT: Not to exceed $4,500.00 and Dr. Miller’s method, which was presents itself differently in each child, ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD billed at the hourly rate of $125.00 for billed at the hourly rate of $175.00 for petitive bidding as a Professional Service developed to help address issues of therefore different approaches are OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Vincent K. Loughlin, Esq. and to be ap- Arthur Thirbault, Esq. and to be applied pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This body organization, problem solving, necessary to address different NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD plied toward fees and costs for those ser- toward fees and costs for those services contract and the resolution authorizing it Date Adopted: 6/22/2006 vices which shall be subject to the ap- which shall be subject to the approval of symbolic representation, language children’s needs.” are available for public inspection in the Public Notice is hereby given that the proval of the Township Attorney and which the Township Attorney and which are not processing and social interaction To learn more about all schools in Office of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- are not covered by insurance. covered by insurance. through an active and multi-sensory the Union County Education Services ers has awarded a contract without com- RESOLUTION NO. 623-2006 THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT exploration of the environment, is the Commission, visit their website at petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. AWARDED TO: The Musial Group FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- doctrine at Crossroads. www.ucesc.k12.nj.us or call Princi- 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the SERVICES: provide additional architec- FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Implementing the program has al- pal Kowalski at (908) 232-6655. requirements for extraordinary, tural/engineering design services for the Barbara Riepe Barbara Riepe unspecificable services. This contract and renovation of shower and window replace- Township Clerk Township Clerk ready paid off for five-year-old Ethan the resolution authorizing it are available ment in the Juvenile Detention Center. 1 T - 6/29/06, The Times Fee: $22.95 1 T - 6/29/06, The Times Fee: $22.95 Jardim, one of the students who took PUBLIC NOTICE for public inspection in the Office of the COSTS: for a new contract amount of Clerk of the Board. $46,500. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Nicole L. DiRado RESOLUTION No: 650-2006 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Clerk of the Board of Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD AWARDED TO: See Below NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $20.40 ORDINANCE NO. 629-2006 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 6/22/06 SERVICES: See Below INTRO 6/8/2006 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the PERIOD: See Below PUBLIC NOTICE FINAL ADOPTION: 6/22/2006 Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- COSTS: See Below was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD a. Renewing the Lawrence M. REGULAR MEETING on, June 8th, 2006 and said Ordinance has been published with Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Caroselli Bond with the Hartford Bond Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Center, Rockaway, New Jersey , for the and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it Date Adopted: 6/22/06 period of June 28, 2006-June 27, 2007 in opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This are available for public inspection in the Public Notice is hereby given that the an amount not to exceed $1,644. (No Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and contract and the resolution authorizing it Office of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- increase) adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has are available for public inspection in the ers has awarded a contract without com- RESOLUTION NO. 627-2006 been finally adopted on June 22nd, 2006, and the 20 day period of limitations within Office of the Clerk of the Board. b. Renewing the Accident & Health petitive bidding as a Professional Service AWARDED TO: Boards of Education which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be Insurance for Watchung Stables Life pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This RESOLUTION NO. 670-2006 SERVICES: non-profit community based commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. Insurance of North America, Philadel- contract and the resolution authorizing it AWARDED TO: Louis Berger Group, organizations for the purpose of providing Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders phia, Pennsylvania, for the period of July1, are available for public inspection in the Florham Park, New Jersey employment related experiences and 2006-June 30, 2007 in an amount not to Office of the Clerk of the Board. SERVICES: for construction inspection/ classroom training during the summer to AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF CHO- exceed $10,560. ( No increase) SEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION TO THE ISSUANCE BY administration services for the Intersec- approximately 300 in-school and out-of- RESOLUTION NO. 637-2006 THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT tion Improvement in the Township of Hill- school youth. c. Renewing the Medical Malprac- AWARDED TO: Denise DeAngelis, BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 TO FINANCE side and Springfield. PERIOD: July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 tice/Professional Liability for Part-Time APN, Clifton, New Jersey THE YEAR 2006 CAPITAL LEASE AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM COSTS: for an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed Runnells’ Physicians with Princeton In- SERVICES: to provide professional ser- TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE AUTHORITY AND THE PROJECTS $83,857.57. $340,550. surance Company, Princeton, New Jer- vices for the patients/residents of Runnells ASSOCIATED THEREWITH. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado sey for the period of July 1, 2006- June 30, specialized Hospital Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 2007 in an amount not to exceed PERIOD: July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $22.95 $61,362.38 (3% increase from last year) COSTS: for a total amount of $65,000. created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as public body corporate and politic PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to and in accordance with the County 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $35.70 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Improvement Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and ORDINANCE NO: 630-2006 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, various governmental entities in the County have expressed an interest INTRO DATE: 6/22/2006 in participating in the Authority’s 2006 Capital Lease and Property and Infrastructure UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced Programs (the “Program”); and ORDINANCE NO. 628-2006 and passed on the first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders WHEREAS to provide for the financing of the Program each governmental entity INTRO: 6/8/2006 of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 22nd day of June, 2006 and that said (hereinafter the “Participants”), as lessee, will enter into a “Capital Equipment and FINAL ADOPTION: 6/22/2006 Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting of said Infrastructure Lease Agreement” (the “Lease Agreement”), pursuant to the terms of Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, Elizabeth, New was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a which the Authority will lease each Participant the Authority’s right, title and interest in Jersey, on the 20th of July, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can REGULAR MEETING on, June 8th, 2006 and said Ordinance has been published with and to the certain capital equipment to be acquired in exchange for payment by each be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration Participant of certain general obligation lease payments, which lease payments will given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an secure the payment of the principal and redemption premium, if any, of and interest on A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of the Bonds; and notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and WHEREAS, the Authority intends to finance the Project through the issuance of one of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has or more series of its “General Obligation Capital Equipment and Infrastructure Lease members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office been finally adopted on June 22nd, 2006, and the 20 day period of limitations within Revenue Bonds, Series 2006”(the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount of not to of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be exceed $20,000,000; and Elizabeth, New Jersey. commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. WHEREAS, the Bonds shall have such other terms as set forth in those certain Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders resolutions authorizing the issuance of the “Union County Improvement Authority General Obligation Capital Equipment and Infrastructure Lease Revenue Bonds, Series BOND ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 4.F. OF THE BOND ORDI- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDI- 2006” of the Union County Improvement Authority to be adopted by the Authority prior NANCE (ORD. NO. 480-98) ENTITLED: “BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHO- NANCE ESTABLISHING LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE to the issuance of the Bonds (the “Bond Resolution”; the Bond Resolution, and any RIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE COUNTY OF UNION,” ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREE- amendments or supplements thereto in accordance with the terms thereof may be ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT HOLDERS ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1999, AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE collectively referred to as the “Bond Resolution”); and AND MACHINERY, NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGI- FOR THE REVIEW OF SUBDIVISIONS AND SITE PLANS WHEREAS, the payment of the principal and redemption premium, if any, of and NAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, NEW ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS WHEREAS, in accordance with the County Planning Enabling Act (N.J.S.A. 40:27 et interest on the Bonds will be secured by certain general obligation lease payments of the AND NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT IN, seq.), the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union did adopt on September Participants under the Lease Agreement, to be dated as of the first day of the month of BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO 23, 1999, by Ordinance No. 506-99, the “Land Development Standards of the County of issuance of the Bonds; and APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $38,931,400 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, Union” providing for the review of subdivisions and site plans for land development in the WHEREAS, the principal of (including sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on TO APPROPRIATE STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN County of Union by the County Planning Board; and the Bonds when due may be, if the Authority determines it to be in its best interest, insured PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE WHEREAS, said Ordinance established a fee schedule for the review of both by a municipal bond insurance company (the “Bond Insurer”) in accordance with the SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF subdivisions and site plans; and terms of a new issue municipal bond insurance policy (the “Bond Insurance Policy”); and BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF WHEREAS, the County Planning Board has researched fees charged by other WHEREAS, in order to market and sell the Bonds, (i) the Authority shall issue a SUCH BONDS”, ADOPTED JULY 23, 1998, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED counties within the State of New Jersey for the review of subdivisions and site plans; and Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) and a final Official Statement (the “OS”), (ii) BY BOND ORDINANCE NO. 574-2003 ADOPTED APRIL 24, 2003. WHEREAS, in order to establish a fee schedule consistent with the cost involved by the Authority shall enter into a negotiated sale of the Bonds with one or more underwriters ———————————————————————— County staff in the review of subdivisions and site plans, as well as with other counties, (collectively, the “Underwriter”) pursuant to the terms of a bond purchase agreement (the BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State the County Planning Board has approved the following fee schedule: “BPA”), (iii) the Authority, the Participants and the Trustee for the Bonds, or any of New Jersey, as follows: successor thereto in accordance with the terms of the Bond Resolution (the “Trustee”), Subdivisions Section 1. Section 4.F. of Ordinance No. 480-98 entitled: shall enter into a Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the “Continuing Disclosure Agree- 1. Minor subdivision not abutting a county road or affecting $100 ment”) upon the issuance of the Bonds if necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in “BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUB- a county drainage facility connection with Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission LIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR 2. Minor subdivision abutting a county road or affecting a $200 Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor rule or regulation thereto (“Rule 15c2-12”), REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW AUTOMOTIVE county drainage facility (iv) the Participants shall make certain representations, warranties and covenants VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, NEW 3. Major subdivision not abutting a county road or affecting a $300 regarding, among other things, the equipment to be acquired and the Bonds in Letter of ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS AND NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL county drainage facility Representations (the “Participant Letter”) and a Tax Letter of Representations (the SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION, 4. Major subdivision abutting a county road or affecting a $300 “Participant Tax Letter”, and together with the Participant Letter, the “Participant STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $38,931,400 county drainage facility + $20 per lot Letters”), and (v) the Participants and the Authority shall take such actions and shall TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE STATE AND FED- Site Plans authorize, execute or acknowledge, as the case may be, and deliver such other ERAL GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE 1. Site plan not abutting a county road or affecting a county $100 documents, instruments or certificates as Bond Counsel to the Authority and to the ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO drainage facility Participants deems necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in order to issue the Bond PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN 2. Site plan not abutting a county road or affecting a county $500 (collectively, the “Certificate”, and together with the Bond Resolution, the Bonds, the ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.” drainage facility which contains one (10) or more acres of Bond Insurance Policy, the POS, the OS, the BPA, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, New Jersey (the impervious surface the Participants Letters, and the Lease Agreement are hereinafter referred to as the “County”) on July 23, 1998, as previously amended by Bond Ordinance No. 574-2003 3. Site plan abutting a county road or affecting a $300 “Financing Documents”); and adopted April 24, 2003 (the “Prior Ordinance”), is hereby amended to add the undertaking county drainage facility + $10 per parking space WHEREAS, the Authority has made application to the Local Finance Board in the of various improvements to Sperry Park (located in Cranford), including site work and (Warehouse Use - $250 + $5 Division of Local Government Services of the Department of Community Affairs of the installation of park amenities and equipment, and shall hereafter read as follows: per 1000 square feet of floor area); and State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s review of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such “[Section 4.]F. Department of Operational Services, Division of Engineering - (i) Plan Revisions (if submitted within one year from date of original submission) purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the Replacement of the pedestrian bridge over Rahway River Parkway between Winfield and 1st revision 25% of original fee inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not Clark, (ii) undertaking various improvements to Sperry Park (located in Cranford), 2nd and each subsequent revision 50% of original fee unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of including site work and installation of park amenities and equipment, and (iii) Phase I of WHEREAS, the County Planning Board, by resolution of April 26, 2006, requested that providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and will not create an the reconstruction of various dams at County parks, as set forth on a list on file with the the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union consider amending the undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority or the Participants. Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein Ordinance by removing the existing fee schedule and adding the schedule approved by NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- by this reference thereto. the Planning Board. ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, as follows: Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 561,000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Section 1. In accordance with Section 13 and all other applicable law, the Board of Down Payment Appropriated $ 26,800 County of Union that: Freeholders hereby consents to (i) the Project and the financing of same, (ii) the Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 534,200 A. In recognition of increasing demands placed upon the County budget, Ordinance execution and delivery by the Authority of the Lease Agreements, Continuing Disclosure Period of Usefulness 15 years.” No. 506-99 is hereby amended by removing the existing fee schedule and adding the Agreements, and such other documents as necessary and reasonable for the transaction schedule as approved by the County Planning Board. (the “Financing Documents”), which documents shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board Section 2. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this B. That the Clerk of the Board is hereby authorized to publish a notice in the prior to the issuance of any Bonds, (iii) the adoption by the Authority of the Bond ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing on and shall forward Resolution, and (iv) the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds to effect such purpose. by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital one certified copy, upon final passage, to each Clerk of all municipalities located within The consent hereto given to the Financing Documents contemplates the insertion of the program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file the County of Union. final financing terms. with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and is available for public inspection. C. That the Clerk shall give notice of the Public Hearing and a copy of this Ordinance Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof by certified mail or delivery to the Municipal Clerk and Secretary of the Municipal Planning law. after final passage. Board in each Municipality in the County of Union at least 10 days prior to the date set Section 3. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall ATTEST: Nicole L. DiRado for public hearing. forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, Clerk of the Board of D. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by Executive Director of the Authority, and John G. Hudak, Esq., Frohling & Hudak, LLC, Chosen Freeholders law. Bond Counsel to the Authority. 1 T - 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $131.58 1 T - 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $126.48 1 T - 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $176.46 Page 20 Thursday, June 29, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rotary Club Announces Scotch Plains Scholarship Its Scholarship Recipients Foundation Presents Awards WESTFIELD – The letter sent to Mary and to Arielle Dance who is SCOTCH PLAINS – On Friday Spring Memorial Scholarship was given 27 high school seniors from Mark attending Spelman College. evening, June 19th, the Scotch Plains- in the amount of $1000 to Thomas Zenobia, Chairman of the Westfield Pamela Read, daughter of the late Fanwood Scholarship Foundation Fitzgibbon, Jr. of Union Catholic HS. Rotary Club Foundation’s Scholar- Robert Read, a former president of awarded 112 scholarships with a total The James O’Hara Powers Memo- ship Committee began, “What are the club and member and long-time value of $117,325 to 88 students. rial Scholarships for $1000 each were you doing for lunch on June 6?” chairman of the scholarship commit- The applicants were awarded schol- given to Matthew Canfield and This was the first notice that these tee, presented the $1,500 Linda Read arships based on academic achieve- Gabrielle Falco; and the Dr. Muriel H. students were winners of scholarships Health Sciences Award to Jeffery ment, extra curricular and community Ramsden Memorial scholarship was totaling $92 thousand offered by the Goldstein who will attend D’Youville activities, future promise, as well as presented in the amount of $1500 to club, and that they and a guest were College, and the $2,000 Robert Read their individual need for financial assis- Julianne Carman. The George W. Voget invited to the club’s annual Scholar- Law Scholarship to Jessica Graham tance in procuring a college education. Memorial Scholarships for $500 were ship Presentation Luncheon to learn who is bound for Wake Forest Uni- The High School recipients are: given to Meaghan Kelly and E. Daniel the amount of their scholarship and to versity. Julianne Berger, a Union Catholic Ragan. The Kaliopi Vlachos Memo- pick up a certificate. Mr. Zenobia said Mrs. Frantz presented the William RITE OF SUMMER…Field Day, an end of year passage, recently took place at HS graduate, Mariso Bianco, rial Scholarship in the amount of $500 that Rotary’s defined criteria for con- E. and Chester S. Gerdes Memorial Wilson Elementary School in Westfield. More than 500 students participated in Elizabeta Bourchtein, Justine Brown, was presented to Jessica Levine sideration are academic achievement, Scholarship, valued at $3,000, to six events including the obstacle course, the bucket walk, the sack race and the tug- Deidre Clark, Christine DiTrolio, The James Sochan Memorial Schol- financial need and community ser- Jayne Ruotolo who plans to attend o-war. This half-day event encourages exercise and team spirit, with the children Briana Falco, Shannon Hauser, Kelli arship was given in the amount of $500 vice. Members of the 2006 committee Vanderbilt University. Mrs. Frantz working together to try for their team. Pictured above, Annie Resnikoff enjoys the Kaskiw, Joanna Snodgrass, Matthew to Matthew Canfield. The Ralph were Alison Brafman, Mary Ellen awarded two more Wallace Scholar- tug-o-war with her classmates. Hirschhorn and Jessica Levine. Sorrentino Memorial Wrestling Schol- O’Boyle, Roger Love, Liz Ennslin, ships, valued at $2,500, to James The college students are: Dori arship of $500 was given to Matthew Edred Shen and Nancy Jackson. Arbes, who will attend Rutgers Uni- D’Aloisio, Jason Hipp, Denise Horn, Hirschhorn. The Franklin Maine According to Mrs. Jackson, Rotary versity and to JoAnn Mathew, who McKinley School Reads Lauren Perrotta, Mary Shashaty, Tara Spooner and Helen McConnell Spooner club president, more than $2.8 mil- will attend Boston College. Shashaty, Nicole Tanguy, Derek Wood Scholarship at an amount of $2000 were lion have been awarded Westfield Courtney Fox-Sherman received and Katie Zaleski. Courtney Burke given to Brittany Speer. Two SMAC scholars through the years. In addi- the $1,500 John J. Foley Scholarship, A Monstrous Pile Of Books received the Alumni funded award. Robert Mattar Scholarships were given tion to a group of scholarships funded presented by School Superintendent, WESTFIELD – The kids of kids surpassed their goal and read a Zachary McGuire received an award in the amount of $1000 each to Megan by proceeds from the club’s annual Rotarian and former club president, McKinley Elementary School in 11,218 lbs. named for John Lawson; Joseph Domenick and Melissa Koerner. The Pancake Day, other fundraisers dur- William Foley. Westfield had plenty of reason to be So, after lunch on a sunny after- Jacobi, an award named for Henry former Scotch Plains Women’s Club ing the year and its own scholarship The Emerson Thomas and Jimmy excited on Tuesday, June 13, as a noon, the kids were treated to a visit by Schweiring and Cleo Chou an award Scholarship was presented in the amount managed fund, states Mrs. Jackson, Coventry Scholarships named in black monster truck driven by the “The Black Widow,” a monster truck honoring Camielle Flathmann. Joshua of $400 to Claudia Ahiabor. the club administers several scholar- honor of two outstanding deceased school’s principal, Claudia Andreski, known for its racing and crushing abili- Parker was the recipient of the Oren Past principal, Dr. Terry K. Riegel, ships on behalf of the Westfield Foun- Rotarians, each valued at $1,500, were made its way across the school lawn. ties owned by Steve Baron. Joseph & E. Lila Hilligass Scholarship. sponsored a scholarship for $2500, to dation. Barbara Frantz, president of presented by the committee to Eunice This was their reward, as promised Nitti, a McKinley dad, helped to pro- The 12th Robert Adams, Jr. Me- Katherine VanHaasteren. The Per- the foundation, was on hand to present Park who will go to Carnegie-Mellon by the principal, for reading 10,000 cure the truck for the special event. morial Scholarship of $1000 was pre- forming Arts Studio presented two the two top scholarships in honor of University and to Annie Peyton who pounds of books. The challenge was The entire school filed out onto the sented to Rebecca McGuire. Kelly $300 to Jonathan DiFiore and to Troy the late Charles and Florence Wallace will attend Tulane University. put before the K-5 graders at playground to hear the roar and watch Dougher is the recipient of the 33rd Morgan. The Olga B. Ross Memorial totaling $15,000 over the course of The committee presented the fol- McKinley back in September, the the spectacle of the monster that was $1000 Elizabeth Becker Memorial Scholarships gave two $1000 schol- four years to Sarah Godfrey, who will lowing with $3,000 scholarships: beginning of the new school year. hoisted atop six-foot plus tires. Scholarship. The 24th $1000 Joyce arships to Sarah Halpern and to James attend Harvard University and to Charles Barber III (Drew University), Mrs. Andreski, who dyed her hair Superintendent of Schools Will- and Leonard Bergman Memorial McNamara, Jr. Maurice Blackmon, who will attend David Ackerman (Northwestern Uni- blue last year after the kids read 10,000 iam Foley was on hand to congratu- Scholarship was presented to Sarah The Scotch Plains Rotary Garbe Pennsylvania State University. versity), Talisah Harrison (Temple books, upped the ante a little this late the kids on their ‘monstrous’ ef- Boffa. The Besson Family Memorial Foundation awarded twenty $1000 Katherine Clark was presented with University) and Stephen Caprario year, requesting 10,000 pounds of fort. He was handed a pile of blue- Scholarship winners are Jennifer renewable awards to: Alicia Cristiani, the Westfield Rotary Club Founda- (Arizona State University). books be read by school’s end. The colored lists containing the titles of Bauer and Robert Burke. Laura Klastava, Maline Milonnet, tion $10,000 four year scholarship by Receiving $1,000 scholarships were: all the books read that were turned in Jonathan Greenspan is the recipient Emily O’Connor and John Piniat; the committee. The Rotary commit- Kimberly Milan (College of New Jer- Graduate Inducted by the students. The kids later sang a of the Jeannette Britton Memorial Michael Hessemer, Daniel Krantz, tee also presented Yue Zhu with a sey), Elizabeth Riddle (Coastal Caro- fun rendition of Joan Jett’s “I Love Scholarship for $1000. The George Laura Manziano, Scott Pober and $5,000 scholarship toward her stud- lina College), Ravenna Neville Into Psychology Society Rock n’ Roll” song changed to “I Bryon Memorial Scholarship award- Victoria Shelus; and for the second ies at New York University. (Wesleyan University), Raymond WESTFIELD – Ten students from Love Readin’ Books!” Before going ing $500 to Dennis Fitzpatrick. Two time to: Daniel Deegan, Alexandra Members of the Rotary Scholar- Chen (Brandeis University), Chelsea Franklin & Marshall College were back to class, they all sang their school awards were presented for $500 each Fredas, Jason Kruger, Lauren Perrotta, ship Committee presented two $5,000 Saggio (Johnson and Wales Univer- recently recognized as members of theme song, “Everybody Loves to Jennifer Bauer and Robert Burke. Michelle Regg; James Alfano, An- scholarships in honor of Harry sity), Dakota Carey (University of the Psi Chi National Psychology McKinley.” E. Daniel Ragan received the $500 Dr. drew Goldberg, Daniel Ingram, Emily Sturcke, a member of the club since Rhode Island), Lisa Aliche (Temple Honor Society. Among these students George Esposito Memorial Scholar- Wallden, and Joshua Zinman They 1938 and major donor to its founda- University), Margaret Driscoll (Man- is Sarah Bhagat of Westfield. WF’s Margaret Smith ship. Friday’s Place presented a $1000 have also honored the memory of tion, to Thomas Fringer who will hattan College), and Lauren A rising senior psychology major scholarship to Michael Bonacum. David E. Ringle with a $500 award to attend the College of William and Bentivegna (Seton Hall University). and Latin Minor, Sarah is a 2003 Graduates from Colby The Karen E. & Joseph Franzone the Valedictorian, Cleo Chou, and a graduate of Westfield High School. WESTFIELD – Margaret Smith of Memorial Scholarship was presented $250 award to the Salutatorian, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE She is the daughter of Drs. Patricia Westfield was one of 465 seniors who for $1000 to Colleen Baines. The Daunaq Palejwala. The Service UNION COUNTY BOARD and Phiroz Bhagat of Westfield. graduated from Colby College this Thomas H. Gonch Memorial Scholar- League presented four $3000 awards OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Psi Chi is a national honor society year, receiving a Bachelor of Arts ship for $700 was presented to Stephen to: Caroline L’Heureux, Michelle Date Adopted: 6/22/06 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD that recognizes students who have degree at commencement in Voelker. The Doris Koues Memorial Swick, Carolyn DiProspero and Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 6/22/06 successfully completed at least three Waterville, Me. on May 28. Scholarship for $400 was given to Danielle Porter. They presented a Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the psychology courses, and have Margaret graduated Magna Cum Claudia Ahiabor. The Walter F. $1500 award to Raunaq Palejwala ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- achieved a psychology grade point Laude and is the daughter of Edward Lestarchick scholarship for $1000 was and a $1000 award to Malina pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as a Professional Service average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. and Mary Smith of Westfield. given to Thomas Ruggieri. The Losavio Milonnet. contract and the resolution authorizing it pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This family presented an award for $500 to The Perry H. Tyson Memorial are available for public inspection in the contract and the resolution authorizing it PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Stephen Voelker. A $1375 scholarship Scholarship for $1000 was presented Office of the Clerk of the Board. are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION was awarded to Emily Wallden in to Caroline Lazur. The Manya S. RESOLUTION NO. 652-2006 DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES memory of Stephen J. McAlindin. The Ungar scholarship was awarded to AWARDED TO: Great Northern Recy- RESOLUTION NO. 636-2006 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 Merrill Memorial Scholarship for $500 Troy Morgan. The Johanna Wilk cling, Inc., Hazlet, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Dr. Young Hahn, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 SERVICES: for the collection and recy- Ringoes, New Jersey was presented to Zachary McGuire. Foundation presented $2500 scholar- cling of paper, cardboard and commingled SERVICES: to professional services ro SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et The $2500 Courtney E. Metzger ships to Leah Siegal and Ashley Meyn. materials generated from county facilities. the patients/residents of the Cornerstone seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- Memorial Scholarship was presented Two $800 Manya Ungar PTA Coun- PERIOD: June 2006 - December 2007 Units at Runnells Apecialized Hospital tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 7/11/06 and COSTS: in an amount of $3,780. PERIOD: July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 opened and read for: to Hallie Mintz and Kelly Rigano. The cil Scholarships were given to Sarah Nicole L. DiRado COSTS: for a total contract amount of Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract-2006, Routes 78/80/280/287; Various David J. Mills Memorial Scholarship Halpern and Aaron Doliber. The high Clerk of the Board of Freeholders $132,600. State Highways, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Susses, Union and for $1000 is being given to Brian school PTA presented the Robert 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Nicole L. DiRado Warren Counties, 100% State Glassett and Troy Morgan. The Jeffrey Adams $750 award to Saifaldeen Clerk of the Board of Freeholders DP NO: 05437 PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 6/29/06, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Alzoobaee, and the second $750 Dr. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. PUBLIC NOTICE Terry K. Riegel award was presented UNION COUNTY BOARD 17:27. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD to Meaghan Kelly. The Park Middle OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 (formerly known as OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Executive Order 134) apparent low bidder must provide a completed, signed Contrac- School McTB awards for $500 each NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 6/22/06 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS tor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Forms within seven (7) went to Meaghan Kelly and to Raunaq Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD state busines days from the project bid date. Public Notice is hereby given that the Palejwala. The John C. Foulks Schol- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- arship for $600 was given to Michael ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- funded projects. Bonacum. The James V. Cerasa Schol- petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et arship for $900 was given to Rebecca pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it petitive bidding as an unspecifiable ser- seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, contract and the resolution authorizing it McGuire. The Brunner PTA award of are available for public inspection in the vice pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. are available for public inspection in the $1000 was presented to Joshua Green Office of the Clerk of the Board. This contract and the resolution authoriz- The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 ing it are available for public inspection in Office of the Clerk of the Board. and a second award for $1000 was RESOLUTION NO. 684-2006 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the the Office of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: Cellmark/Lifecodes, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to RESOLUTION NO. 651-2006 presented to Joshua Zinman. The Farmers Branch, Texas RESOLUTION NO. 685-2006 submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on AWARDED TO: NEWTECH Recycling, Coles PTA Carl M. Kumpf award for SERVICES: to include the analysis of amending (Resolution No. 1325-2005) the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. Bridgewater, New Jersey $1000 was given to Amira Selim. specimens for DNA provided to them by AWARDED TO: this is it! Production, Drawings and specifications for the proposed work are available at Bid Express SERVICES: for the collection, Evergreen PTA has established three the Office of the Union County Prosecutor Hoboken, New Jersey website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe follow the demanufacturing, and recycling/disposal and to provide experts to testify in Superior SERVICES: due to increase in perfor- instructions on the website. The fee is $35.00 per month for unlimited access to view and of electronic equipment. scholarships with a $1000 Dr. Court in support of the technologies and mance and production fees associated download the documents and additional $95.00 per month for unlimited access to PERIOD: May 2006 - December 2007 Beverlee Kaminetzky Scholarship processes used in their DNS analysis. with the Rythm & Blues Concert held in download the plans, directly payable to Bid Express. COSTS: in an amount of $.15/lb for given to Cleo Chou, a $1000 Kehs- PERIOD: one year beginning Janurary June 10, 2006 in Cedar Brook Park. Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may be inspected (BUT NOT monitors and televisions and $.12/lb for all Aakjer Memorial Scholarship given 1, 2006 COST: to increase the contract amount OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the other electronic equipment accept. 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OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 6/22/06 Public Notice is hereby given that the BEGIN Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service JULY 5TH! pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 655-2006 We moved! AWARDED TO: Data Management We moved! Internationale, New Castle, Delaware Thank you for allowing us to make a difference in your child’s life. SERVICES: to diagnose, analyze and Summer Sessions Begin July 5th resolve problems with existing imaging Due to increasing enrollment and program offerings we are moving to a larger facility. software Kofax Ascent Capture V.7. For more information and to COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $2,750. Our new location is just down the street. register for our Nicole L. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 29, 2006 Page 21 June is National Candy Month Former Librarian Now By CAROL F. DAVIS at holiday time with specialties like Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times candy corn or candy canes. If it’s not Has Her Book On the Shelf AREA – Most of us cannot resist manufactured here, we find the best candy of some sort, whether it’s a vendor we possibly can.” Brummer’s By MARYLOU MORANO gourmet jellybean, licorice, cotton is open every day except Sunday. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times candy or fudge. Whatever your pref- Lisa Mohn, owner of Apple Blos- WESTFIELD – The children’s erence, most candy starts out the same som Candy and Flower Shop on 381 book industry is one of the most com- – a mixture of sugar and water. The Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, also petitive in the publishing field, and difference lies in the temperature, offers a variety of old-fashioned and children’s books editors are always with the hotter solutions resulting in contemporary candy varieties. “I have on the look out for a new idea, an hard candies, while the cooler ones a lot of kids who come in here to get innovative approach or a novel way become the softer varieties. snacks,” says Ms. Mohn. “Our best of capturing the attention of young Throughout history, every culture sellers are the gummy candies.” readers. seemed to have a name for candy. The For more about candy, visit any of these Westfield resident, Gale Sypher Arabs called it “qandi,” from qand, a websites: www.candymagazine.com; Jacob’s new book, “Pajama Light,” lump of sugar cane. In Italy it was www.candyusa.org; seems to fit the bill. Recently re- Gale Jacob “zucchero candi,” France called it www.candyfavorites.com. Be careful TURTLE POWER…Union County Freeholder Vice Chair Bette Jane Kowalski leased by Dutton Children’s Books, “sucre candi,” and in Middle English browsing - you may suddenly develop a listens as Cathy Eser of the Staten Island Zoo speaks about turtles found at the Ash “Pajama Light” is a bedtime story set One of the most endearing quali- it was “sugre candi.” It wasn’t until sweet tooth. Brook Reservation in Scotch Plains during Bio-Blitz 2006 on June 24. to soothing rhymes surrounded by ties of “Pajama Light” is that the the 1800’s that Americans called it beautiful illustrations. story is about a father and daughter. “sugar candy.” Eventually, it was Bio Blitz 2006 Catalogs All “Pajama Light” takes its young “The father-daughter relationship is shortened to just plain “candy.” A Brief History of some of our reader far beyond the bedroom and found less often (in children’s books),” Our country really began to em- favorites… into woods and fields. she said when asked why the book brace candy when we were able to Animals, Plants at Ash Brook The book follows the adventures of isn’t about a father and son, or a 1854: The first packaged box of begin production en masse. As the By CASSIE LO were also included. a young girl and her dad as they take mother and daughter. Whitman’s chocolate debuts. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 20th century ushered in the era of Team leaders that specialized in their evening walk to a lighthouse. “What is truly important is that the automation, the Racine Confectionary AREA – For 24 hours, local scien- plants, birds, insects, reptiles and am- book is about a one-on-one relation- Machine Company in Wisconsin 1920: The Baby Ruth candy bar ship,” she continued. is introduced and is named for Presi- tists raced to identify as many spe- phibians, aquatic invertebrates, mam- started pumping out lollipops, whose cies as they could at the second an- mals, fungi or fish led the events. “Pajama Light” was inspired by history has been traced back to cave- dent Grover Cleveland’s daughter Mrs. Jacob’s favorite seacoast on (not the baseball player). nual Bio Blitz, held at Ash Brook “We are very excited because this men. It seemed, however, 57,000 lol- Reservation on June 23, beginning park is a relatively unexplored park. It Bailey Island in Maine. She was a lipops per day were not enough to at 5 p.m. and ending the following is a passive-use reservation with not frequent visitor to Maine as a child, satisfy the cravings of the population, 1923: The Milky Way Candy and continues to visit to this day. Bar, designed to taste like malted day at 5 p.m. many formal trails,” said Ms. Kelly. and more companies started to spring The Union County Board of Cho- “We’re hopeful we can find some A native of Massachusetts, Mrs. up, producing up to three million per milk, is introduced by the Mars Jacob has lived in Westfield for 18 family. sen Freeholders, the Union County different species,” said Union County day. Department of Parks and Recreation resident Jimmy Lynch, who added years. She is a graduate of Drew Uni- Candy stores, sweet shoppes or versity. 1927: Pez (from the German and the Rahway River Association that traces of otter were possibly found confectioners, once abundant, have sponsored Bio Blitz. Co-Coordina- on the reservation earlier this month. The author is “always working on become a rarity. Fortunately, there word for peppermint) is invented something” and presently has a non- by Austrian Eduard Haas, an anti- tors Betty Ann Kelly of the UC “We had a lot more participation are still establishments, such as Parks and Recreation and Dennis than last year,” said Freeholder Bette fiction picture book about Abraham Brummer’s Chocolates, 125 East smoking advocate. Pez was first Lincoln, for which she is searching sold as a cigarette substitute. Miranda of the Rahway River Asso- Jane Kowalski. Broad Street in Westfield, where you ciation worked on this project with Ms. Kelly said that, despite the for a publisher. can delight in a wide variety of home- Mrs. Jacob has received several 1931: Tootsie Roll Pops are in- several other members of the local inclement weather, Bio Blitz was able made treats. community. to find approximately 441 total spe- awards for her fiction, nonfiction and George Brummer, owner, has been troduced and are considered by poetry, and her writing has been pub- some to be the first novelty candy According to Ms. Kelly, she and cies, including over 100 plants and in Westfield for the past 18 years, and Mr. Miranda approached the county insects, 50 fungi and mushrooms, 14 lished in the popular children’s maga- his family has been in the candy busi- because they combined two can- zines, Boys’ Quest, Faces, Highlights, dies in one. about the idea because, “we wanted fish, approximately 11 reptiles, 9 ness since 1904, when they opened to raise awareness of biodiversity.” mammals and about 57 birds. They sit on the shore and wait for the Hopscotch, Spider and Turtle. the original store in Jersey City. Last year’s event was very success- light in the lighthouse to shine a good When not at the computer, Mrs. Homemade chocolates are their spe- 1939: Hershey’s Miniatures night message. Then she and her dad Jacob gardens, and works at a soup chocolate bars debut. ful, hosting approximately 135 sci- cialty, and most are made on pre- entists and spectators at Lenape Park retrace their steps and return home. kitchen in Plainfield. mises. They also carry a variety of Dr. DeFelice This is the first book for Mrs. Jacob, “Pajama Light” is recommended 1952: Pez candy comes to the in Cranford and Kenilworth. The 2005 retro penny candies (70-80 pieces), Bio Blitz identified 660 different spe- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 who worked as a media specialist at for children ages three and up and is fudge, sugar-free candies, and U.S., where initial sales were low. Coles School in Scotch Plains for 20 available at Town Bookstore and Haas reintroduces the candy with a cies in the park. lion. “If I raise that 1.3 million, I giftware. Scientists and area residents showed know it’s going to work. I know we years. wherever books are sold. According to Mr. Brummer, “Our new packaging that doubled as a “I retired early so that I could devote To contact Mrs. Jacob directly, e- child’s toy. Pez dispensers had car- up with cameras and binoculars to can improve mental and physical most popular item is the almond but- register for various Bio Blitz events at function. I’m also worried about the myself full time to writing,” she said. mail her at [email protected]. ter crunch, made right here.” He con- toon heads and were filled with new fruit flavors. the Union County Vocational Techni- potential adverse affects.” tinues, “Our candy line is augmented cal Schools in Scotch Plains. “Frog Embedded in the whole argument ™ sloggin’” kicked off the extravaganza of life and death is the doctor’s seem- Soul Cruisers Perform Free POPCORN at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and other events ingly blasé attitude about his own de- included Bio Blitz Bingo, Tracking mise. He maintains that while his work Turtles and Following Frogs and a surrounds slowing down the aging Concert at Echo Lake Park The Lake House: Tracking and Nature Awareness Ad- process, he’s not afraid of dying. “I venture. Some events were offered for don’t want to get old simply because I WESTFIELD – The Union County July 26 – Amethyst (‘80s pop/rock); Unreal Estate children ages five and up, to promote love life. I have no fear except one. My Summer Arts Festival concert series August 2 – Yasgur’s Farm biological education at all ages. fear is if there’s a hell,” he laughs. continues on Wednesday, July 12, (Woodstock rock) plus JoBonanno & One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Historical events about the Ash The DeFelice Age Reversal Theory with a performance by the Sensa- the Godsons of Soul; By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER do with the sap content. Lovers of Brook Reservation during the Revo- can be found on his website, tional Soul Cruisers. The public is August 9 – Mustang Sally (coun- 1 & 1/2 popcorns every stripe like a taste of the treacle lutionary War and the park’s origin fimdefelice.org. invited to attend this free concert, try); Back in the day, no self-respecting now and then. Rather, it’s the mode of which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Echo August 16 – The Nerds (Jersey director would attempt a tale of two proof that wins our heart. Some are Lake Park. Shore party band); lovers separated in time without in- moved by wit, others by reason, etc. Premiere Stages Presents The 11-piece band plays a combi- August 23 – Ed Palermo Big Band cluding a harebrained old scientist to However, in the case of Kate and nation of Motown classics, four-part with Rob Paparozzi, sponsored by explain the phenomenon. But not so Alex’s farfetched liaison, the only harmonies, horns and a soulful rhythm Schering-Plough Corp.; for filmmaker Alejandro Agresti, who thing we can figure is that penman- Dark Part of the Forest section. They are a complete rhythm August 30 – The Party Dolls, spon- obviously feels The Lake House can ship is the attraction. & blues, rock and soul ensemble. sored by ConocoPhillips-Bayway Re- sway the jury of audience opinion Surely there’s nothing in what UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean Located on the campus of Kean Those attending are urged to bring finery. solely by the way it strums the they write that would impress ei- University continues its 2006 season University, Premiere Stages offers af- the entire family, pack a picnic basket In case of rain, concerts will be heartstrings. ther poet or muse. Yet, by that same with the world premiere of Dark Part fordable prices, air-conditioned fa- and bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit held at the air-conditioned audito- Well, he’s right. And, he’s wrong. token, it’s the sheer, wistful illogi- of the Forest, a work by Tammy Ryan. cilities and free parking in close prox- on. The Union County Information Van rium at Cranford High School, on All of which is a contrived way of cality of it all that will infatuate Set in a forest west of Pittsburgh, imity to the theaters. also will be at the concert site, with West End Place off Springfield Av- saying that the post Bijou battle lines some. As for the critic who just this psychological thriller chronicles representatives from Runnells Special- enue in Cranford at 7:30 p.m. For up- are sure to be drawn: fer and agin. But can’t suspend that much disbelief, the story of a protective mother whose Recht to Perform ized Hospital of Union County on hand to-date concert/rain information call it’s nothing compared to the leap of it’s poppycock. mind and memory is haunted by a to answer questions and offer informa- the Parks and Recreation hot line at faith screenwriter David Auburn’s If you’re going to be fantastical, at serial killer. The production will be Concert at JCC tion about important health services (908) 352-8410 after 3 p.m. on the redo of Siwoire (2000) asks the ro- least be consistent. For example, dog presented in Kean University’s AREA – International recording available to Union County residents. day of the concert. mantically venturous to take. lovers may cite it as just one more Wilkins Theatre, which has been con- artist Rick Recht will return to Union The other free concerts in the Sum- For more information, call the Look at the so-called facts. Dr. Kate proof that man’s best friend does in- verted into a forest for the run of the County on Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m. mer Arts Festival series include: Union County Department of Parks, Forster (Sandra Bullock) is involved deed have extraordinary powers. But play, resembling something extracted The concert will be held at the Har- July 19 – The Fabulous Greaseband Recreation and Facilities at (908) 527- in a humdrum relationship with a boy it’s nonetheless confounding that the from a Grimm’s fairytale. vest Training Center Hall at 96 Myrtle (oldies); 4900. next door-type (Dylan Walsh), leaves go-between pooch Kate and Alex The professional production is di- Street in Cranford. the lake house in favor of a hi-rise share has no difficulty hurdling the rected by Premiere Stages’ Produc- Mr. Recht, an area favorite known Westfield Community Band along Chicago’s Loop. time barrier. Unfortunately, it’s one ing Artistic Director John Wooten for his interactive and family-friendly But before departing the title archi- trick the chess-playing pup can’t teach and features an Actors’ Equity Asso- shows, will be performing with his tecture, a see-through metaphor of her dual masters. ciation cast and a top-notch design band in a fundraiser for the JCC of Plays Concerts in the Park nouveau something-or-other, she Thus, for all the long-distance bill- team. Central NJ. Joining him will be musi- leaves a good luck note for the next ing and cooing they do, their passions “The play effectively weaves a cian Sheldon Low, who similarly WESTFIELD – The Westfield leads the low brass tuba/euphonium tenant. Shortly thereafter, she receives appear stuck in time. And so it is for thought-provoking and topical story records on the Jewish Rock Records Community Band, under the direc- choir. Employed by Hewlett-Packard a thank you from Alex Wyler, por- us to guess whether or not love can with vivid and frighteningly theatri- label. Net proceeds from this event tion of Dr. Thomas Connors contin- as Chief Architect for Communica- trayed by Keanu Reeves. A corre- once again conquer all. Which in this cal fairytales,” said Mr. Wooten. will go toward funding a rock-climb- ues their 94th season of summer con- tions Management Strategy and Stan- spondence is born. instance would entail rewriting “Tammy has created a work that is ing wall at the JCC. certs in Mindowaskin Park on Thurs- dards, Joel resides in Westfield with Here’s the rub. Somewhere be- Einstein’s theory of relativity, not to deeply moving and will profoundly Tickets for this concert are $10 if day, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. his wife and three daughters. tween the transition from flirta- mention Occam’s Razor. And that’s affect anyone who sees it.” purchased in advance or $12 at the A highlight for the evening will be Other selections for the evening tious communiqués to full-blown probably real hard. The play runs from Thursday, July door. Mr. Recht will also be signing “Concertino” by Cecile Chaminade include “Selections from ‘Wicked’” love letters, it dawns on Kate. Per- Of course none of this physics stuff 13, through Sunday, July 30, in Kean copies of his CDs at the show. A featuring Helen Bartolick as flute the hit Broadway musical by Stephen haps she likes her guys a bit old- would matter if the chemistry be- University’s Wilkins Theatre. Tick- variety of his CDs can be ordered soloist. Helen is a recent graduate of Schwartz, “The Phantom of the Op- fashioned, but hey, this one’s liv- tween Bullock and Reeves were scin- ets range from $15 to $25. An open- through the JCC. The CDs are avail- Kean University, receiving a BA in era” by Andrew Lloyd Weber and ing in the past, literally. Two years tillating and their love, no matter how ing night party will be held on July able through advance purchase only. Music. She has been a member of the “The Cowboys” by John Williams. to the date. impossible, rang true. The objection 13, featuring a champagne reception For more information or to pur- band for the past 15 years and is The band will continue their con- Now in all fairness, just as there are here is not with the hopelessly ro- with the cast and playwright. Call chase tickets and/or CDs, please con- looking to begin a teaching career in cert season on July 13th and 20th, red states and blue states separating mantic, but with the hopelessly con- (908) 737-4092 for more details. To tact Sharon Raven at [email protected] music education. A member of the followed by the Westfield Commu- our disparate political views, there structed Lake House. order tickets, get on our mailing list, or (908) 889-8800 ext. 209. National Flute Association, New York nity Swing Band on July 28th. exist examples of art, cinema and * * * * and/or to request a season brochure, The JCC of Central New Jersey is Flute Club and New Jersey Music Mindowaskin Park is located next literature that delineate and divide The Lake House, rated PG, is a call the Wilkins Theatre Box Office at located at 1391 Martine Avenue in Educator’s Association, Helen resides to the Westfield Municipal Building our definers of love. And few movies Warner Bros. release directed by (908) 737-SHOW. Scotch Plains. in Garwood with her husband and at 425 East Broad St. in Westfield. since Message in a Bottle (1999) can Alejandro Agresti and stars Sandra three children. The event is free to the public; audi- widen the aisle between opinions like Bullock, Keanu Reeves and Christo- A second feature for the evening is ence members are encouraged to bring this one. pher Plummer. Running time: 105 Reggae Band Verdict Will “Variants on an English Hymn Tune” blankets or chairs. In the event of Don’t get me wrong. It has little to minutes by Philip Sparks with Euphonium inclement weather, the concert will soloist Joel Fleck. Joel has been ac- be held in the Assembly Hall of the Perform at Echo Lake Park tively involved in music for more Presbyterian Church on the corner of Kean’s Premiere Stages WESTFIELD – The Union County (oldies); than 45 years; Joel has performed East Broad St. and Mountain Avenue. Summer Arts Festival concert series July 26 – Amethyst (‘80s pop/rock); throughout the years with a wide va- The Westfield Community Band and continues on Wednesday, July 5, with August 2 – Yasgur’s Farm riety of ensembles including orches- this concert series is sponsored by the Presents New Comedy a performance by the popular reggae (Woodstock rock) plus JoBonanno & tras, community bands, competing Westfield Recreation Department, AREA – Premiere Stages at Kean main campus. Tickets are $10. band, Verdict. The free concert be- the Godsons of Soul; championships bands and collegiate Bruce Kaufmann, Director. For fur- University is set to embark on its Premiere Stage’s special develop- gins at 7:30 p.m. in Echo Lake Park. August 9 – Mustang Sally (coun- symphonic and marching bands. A ther information, please contact (908) 2006 summer season, featuring a se- mental process will help prepare the Verdict is a band specializing in a try); member of the Westfield Community 789-4080 or go to the band’s website ries of world and New Jersey pre- play for a World Premiere at Play- large selection of international soca August 16 – The Nerds (Jersey Band for more than 20 years, he also at westfieldcommunityband.com. mieres, a musical-theatre series for wrights Theatre in 2007. “It will al- and reggae music. The group has per- Shore party band); children and camp for high-school low Bob (Clyman) to fully explore formed at Echo Lake Park for several August 23 – Ed Palermo Big Band students. and flesh out the work prior its de- years. with Rob Paparozzi, sponsored by The season kicks off with an inter- but,” said John Wooten, producing Families attending are urged to pack Schering-Plough Corp.; active staged reading of Where the artistic director of Premiere Stages. a picnic basket, bring lawn chairs or August 30 – The Party Dolls, spon- Sun Never Sets, a new play by New In 2005, the program relied on a simi- blankets to sit on, and enjoy an evening sored by ConocoPhillips-Bayway Re- Jersey’s own Bob Clyman, from Fri- lar process to help cultivate Michael in Echo Lake Park. The Union County finery. day, June 23 to Sunday, June 25. Hollinger’s Opus prior to productions Information Van also will be at the In case of rain, concerts will be Selected through the Premiere at the Arden Theatre and the City concert site, with representatives from held at the air-conditioned audito- Stages Play Festival, this dark com- Theatre in Pittsburgh. the offices of Consumer Affairs, Vet- rium at Cranford High School, on edy of ideas tells the tale of a couple Located on the campus of Kean erans Affairs, and Volunteer Services West End Place off Springfield Av- who find themselves trapped in a University, Premiere Stages boasts on hand to answer questions and offer enue in Cranford at 7:30 p.m. For up- perfect world. Each reading is fol- air-conditioned facilities and free information about services available to-date concert/rain information, call lowed by discussions with the author, parking in close proximity to the the- to Union County residents. the Parks and Recreation hotline at during which time the audience is aters. To order tickets, get on our The other free concerts in the Sum- (908) 352-8410 after 3 p.m. on the invited to listen and contribute. The mailing list, and/or to request a sea- mer Arts Festival series include: day of the concert. event features an Actors’ Equity As- son brochure, call (908) 737-4092, or July 12 – The Sensational Soul For more information, call the sociation (AEA) cast and will take visit Premiere Stages online at Cruisers, sponsored by the Union Union County Department of Parks, STRIKE UP THE BAND...Dr. Thomas Connors and The Westfield Community place in the Murphy-Dunn Theatre, www.kean.edu/premierestages. Pho- County Education Association; Recreation and Facilities at (908) 527- Band will continue their 94th season of summer concerts in Mindowaskin Park located in Vaughn-Eames Hall on the tos are available upon request. July 19 – The Fabulous Greaseband 4900. on Thursday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. Page 22 Thursday, June 29, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Arts Coalition Debuts To Raise Money For WWII Monument By MARYLOU MORANO McElynn also spoke a few words of at (908) 518- 5448. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times gratitude for those producing the con- Much of the money Thomas raised WESTFIELD – Eighty-four cert, and then introduced Thomas. prior to the concert has come from Westfield men gave their lives for “I want to thank the 84 men who individuals, members of Westfield their country in World War II, and died so that I can live in freedom. God civic organizations and the Westfield now, thanks to the initiative of a young bless them all,” Thomas said. Foundation, according to Mr. Westfield resident, those who died Once the concert started, the years Hogaboom. will be remembered for generations rolled back in time to the WWII era. “Songs and Spirit of WWII” raised to come. TAC’s combined choir belted out approximately $2500. Thomas Hogaboom, 17, a Life popular tunes of the day, including An additional fundraiser is tenta- Scout in Troop 73, is planning a me- Rogers & Hammerstein’s “It’s a tively in the works for October at morial to the 84 fallen heroes. His Grand Night for Singing,” “Bali Ha’I” Westfield High School. In keeping work on behalf of a Westfield WWII and “Some Enchanted Evening.” with the WWII theme, a USO-type of Memorial will go towards the re- Soprano soloist Olive Lynch de- dance featuring swing music is being quirements he must meet in order to lighted the audience with her rendi- considered. Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times become an Eagle Scout. tion of “Till Then.” Mr. Little, substi- The June 18 “Songs and Spirit of AGE OF DISCOVERY...Westfield physician and medical research authority Dr. Stephen DeFelice holds his ‘drink mix,’ The town’s current manner of rec- tuting for tenor soloist David WWII” will be shown on TV-36 which he believes will reverse the aging process, a subject he approaches in his new novel, “He Made Them Young Again.” ognizing those lost in WWII is with a Norwine, sang “Don’t Sit Under the within the next few weeks. plaque outside the community room Apple Tree” as a duet with Ms. Lynch. Thomas is hopeful that the in the municipal building. “Although Thomas envisioned the Westfield WWII Monument will be The new monument is six feet tall scope of this project, he couldn’t be ready for dedication either on Veter- Westfield’s Dr. Stephen DeFelice and constructed from light grey gran- deterred,” said Thomas’s father, Pe- ans Day or Pearl Harbor Day of this ite. It is shaped like a pyramid with a ter Hogaboom. “Nor has he com- year. top that is tapered to a V-for-Victory. plained once,” he added. Anyone interested in contributing Answers the ‘Age-old Question’ The name of each man killed will be In an interesting twist to the story to the Westfield WWII Memorial By MICHAEL JOSEPH POLLACK complish this is to stimulate cells alistic Dr. Giancarlo Avellino ex- engraved in the granite. of the Westfield WWII Memorial, honoring the 84 who gave their lives Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times For the project to become a reality, Mr. Hogaboom has heard a rumor for their country can send a check to: with substances such as growth hor- presses, in much the same respect as Thomas must raise a total of $33,000. that there is an 85th hero whose name Westfield United Way/WWII Memo- WESTFIELD – A bowtied Dr. mone and testosterone given along Dr. DeFelice, disgust with the pre- To help with the endeavor, on Sun- should be included on the monument. rial, 301 North Ave., W. Westfield, NJ Stephen DeFelice, 70, energetically with the nutraceutical formula con- vailing culture’s blind spot to clinical day, June 18, in the sanctuary of He is requesting anyone who knows 07090. Please mark the memo line of places an idea on his chalkboard, draws taining substances such as carnitine research. Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, the of an additional person to contact him your check “WWII Memorial.” spokes from one concept to another and and magnesium and antioxidants that Early in the novel, Dr. Avellino newly formed Arts Coalition of New occasionally takes a seat to reminisce are essential in increasing, in a natu- tells his colleague that everything Jersey (TAC) presented “Songs & about Pavarotti or dining with Senate ral way, energy levels in body cells. from aspirin to bathtubs can lead to Spirit of WWII,” a concert to raise HHHOMEOMEOME & GGGARDENARDENARDEN TTTRENDSRENDSRENDS Majority Leader Bill Frist. Whether Perhaps the novel and studies on an untimely death, “but in the clinical funds for the Westfield WWII Me- discussing the Greek logos or the “old aging were destined. For Dr. research area, for some perverse rea- morial that Thomas is planning. What to Do with Italian neighborhood,” the good doctor DeFelice’s 50th birthday celebration, son, we are shocked if anything bad TAC is an association of fine and does so with a philosophical gusto and he wrote a poem, which includes these happens…and there’s not an influen- performing arts groups based in Living on the Outside an uncharacteristically youthful laugh, fateful lines: tial soul in our country who is trying Westfield. Its members include the which contrasts his professorial speech. “Within a few years I will begin my to educate people that patients in clini- New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, By CHRISTIE STORMS lamps and even small chandeliers have A Westfield physician and recognized quest/ To reverse the aging process; I cal studies will occasionally be hurt The Choral Arts Society of New Jer- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times been designed specifically for use world authority on medical research, Dr. do not jest. I have a plan which once or die, just like people who drive sey, The Oratorio Singers of Westfield, If you asked a few people what outside. DeFelice has made reversing the aging initiated,/ Will lead to THE DISCOV- cars.” Dr. DeFelice does his charac- the Westfield Community Band, The comprises a “living room,” you’d Ms. Sypeck explained the differ- process his top priority after years of ERY, which won’t be debated./ Be of ters justice by providing them with Westfield Art Association and the probably get varied responses. One ence between these items and their research and discovery. He is convinced good cheer for you shall be the first to the same level of passion that informs Westfield Symphony. could cite elegantly appointed wing indoor versions. “The wiring is dif- that reversing the aging process will try/ My wondrous potion that will his theories. The mission of TAC is to advance chairs, silk draperies and precious ferent, but it’s the protective casing happen soon, while slowing it down prevent youth from going bye-bye.” Is he worried about critics accus- and sustain common interests and antiques, while another might say around the light bulb that’s the main won’t happen for a long time. He re- The novel examines the repercus- ing him of ‘playing God’ by prolong- causes to benefit the Westfield com- couch, TV, beer and chips. But few thing,” she said. cently penned a novel, which brings ing lives that would normally be lost? munity and surrounding areas. would probably speak of blue skies There are also ways to light up your aging into clear view and explores the “Does God get in the way of antibiot- “Songs and Spirit of WWII” and tumbled brick pavers. outdoor room without investing a lot benefits and detriments of reversing it. ics?” he questioned. His voice be- marked TAC’s debut performance. We seldom think of our backyard of money or requiring an electrician He admits to thinking about aging comes the most stern it will allow: The organization was officially orga- patios or decks as “rooms,” but they to wire it. in the 1960s and eventually theorized “Aging is a disease with 100 percent nized and recognized in March 2006. do deserve to be treated as such. And Bruce Campbell of The Party Stop/ that dying by aging is a disease and, mortality. Is God angered that we Sunday’s concert featured the sing- the best part is that nature already Costume Corner in Westfield rents like any other disease, has symptoms created insulin and we gave it to dia- ers of the Choral Arts Society of New provided a gorgeous backdrop, so all string lights and hanging lights, but that can be remedied. betics who’d have a certain rendez- Jersey (CAS) under the direction of we need to do is accessorize. No also sells tall “tiki torches” and lumi- He tells of a time enjoying martinis vous with death? It depends on how James Little and the Oratorio Singers matter what your budget, you can nary bags for candles. in Florida when he noticed a man get you view it. Why is aging different of Westfield, directed by Trent transform your deck or patio into a “We even have a spinning disco up slowly. Dr. DeFelice demonstrates, than disease? Who said: God said you Johnson. genuine living room both for your ball that you can just set on the with full grimace and feebleness, the can’t do it? There is no God argument “Those who died in WWII from own relaxation and as the perfect ground,” Mr. Campbell said. man’s attempt to stretch his joints and that makes sense.” Westfield deserve special recogni- haven to entertain guests. Remember entertaining in your remembers saying to himself, “What He adds: “There is no argument tion,” Thomas told the Westfield Start by viewing the space as if it outdoor living room doesn’t have to is this? This is aging. You can’t define that says you can’t reverse and/or Leader and The Times, shortly before were an indoor room. Where will be limited to casual paper and plastic aging. It’s not like diabetes. You can’t prolong life. There’s no moral issue the concert began. people sit and how will you arrange affairs. Try using table linens and biochemically define it.” there. There’s a thing called progress. Dr. Ted Schlosberg, Director of the furniture to encourage conversa- candelabra for more formal events. What is universal, the doctor noted, It’s inevitable. I don’t mind, my friend, New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, is tion and maximize views? For smaller Scott Edmonds of The Flower Zone is the inexorable deterioration of living longer, having a better mind, in charge of fundraising for the WWII spaces, a simple table or two sur- in Westfield offered centerpiece sug- mental and physical performance due having more physical power. I would Memorial project. He opened the con- rounded by chairs will do the job. Try gestions suitable for any summer- to the loss of body energy. love it. A Buddhist would love it, an cert with a few words about the role dividing a larger patio or deck into a time soiree. “That’s where to look for the rem- atheist would love it, a Christian TAC plans to play in Westfield, men- cooking and dining area as well as “Try taking a clear glass bowl and edy to aging – to increase body en- sions of living longer. Some are posi- would love it. It is good that I stay tioning specifically that TAC wishes one with couches, end tables and easy fill it with whole oranges, limes, blue- ergy,” he said. tive and some highlight a potential younger mentally and physically. to participate in the celebrations of chairs just like an indoor living room. berries or cherries and place flower He continued: “In those days, they detriment. In one instance, the book What’s wrong with that? Let society the community. When selecting outdoor furnish- heads between the fruit,” Mr. said to me, ‘Aging is natural, DeFelice. shows an old-time couple where the handle it. We have automobiles. So- He also thanked all involved in the ings, there are as many styles and Edmonds advised. “Hot pink flowers You’re nuts.’ I gave a talk at the Endo- husband takes the medicine and the ciety accepts that and it causes pollu- concert, and noted that all services finishes as there are budgets. Jennifer against bright green limes works re- crine Society of Philadelphia and they wife won’t. She gets older, he gets tion.” In what he termed a “combina- pertaining to the concert were do- Sypeck of Smith & Hawken, a na- ally well. Or slice lemons and limes said ‘it’s (dying) God’s way. You’re younger and this causes serious prob- tion of altruism and selfishness,” he nated, allowing the fundraising ef- tional chain with a local store in and float them in water.” gonna die. You can’t do anything about lems in the marriage. In another in- said, “It’s my choice.” forts to incur no expenses. Westfield, discussed the differences For a more casual affair, Mr. it.’ I said ‘No, it’s a disease. It’s like stance, a 90-year-old doctor who is Next for Dr. DeFelice is a Boston Executive Director of Westfield between some of the materials. Edmonds recommended, “Use some anything else. It kills you. What do deteriorating takes it, is feeling good University Medical Center study, Chamber of Commerce Naomi Those who love the warm look of old canning jars on a red and white you think – through the ethers of the and has his energy back; however, his which he called the “most sophisti- wood might want to choose teak. Ms. checkered tablecloth, then cut some universe you die? Something hap- relatives and parents are dead and he cated study on age reversal.” He has Sypeck explained that teak trees grow peonies or hydrangeas short and tight pens in your body.’” is lost and has nowhere to go. filed a patent and formed a corpora- from 60 to 80 years, and the older the and keep the arrangement simple. Or, When he started to write his recently Many times, the book provides a tion called Mitochondrial Horizons, tree, the less sap it has in it, making it take an old galvanized bucket and fill published novel “He Made Them Young successful conduit for Dr. DeFelice’s LLC. Now what stands between the more durable. it with gerber daisies or sunflowers.” Again” three years ago, he saw two commentary to reach his reading au- study becoming a reality is $1.3 mil- “It’s all-weather, but just like a So this summer, take some time to ways of looking at aging – slowing it dience. For example, the young ide- CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 person, it ages,” Ms. Sypeck said. “It dress up your patio or deck areas. You down and reversing it, “or at least the starts out as a rich honey color and might just find that your favorite liv- physical and mental deterioration of Workshop Drama Dept. throughout the years, it turns a silvery ing space was right here in your own aging.” He confessed that he “couldn’t grey which many people love.” backyard all along. figure out how to get energy back in the However, if you’d like to maintain Do you have a home or garden mitochondria – the ‘furnace of the cell’ Offers Variety of Courses the honey color, Smith & Hawken question or topic you’d like to see – in a way that made sense. I still hadn’t figured it out until recently, and now it WESTFIELD – William eight, “Whose Line Is It?” is an en- sells a teak cleaner and protector to covered in this column? Send your Shakespeare’s famous quote “All the joyable way to act and react to impro- apply once or twice per year. inquiries to [email protected]. is time to see whether I’m right.” Dr. DeFelice has coined the term world’s a stage” certainly applies to visational situations. Students will Another popular choice is metal the philosophy of the Drama Depart- create characters and situations re- furniture. Berkeley Heights ‘nutraceuticals,’ which are dietary supple- ments with a medical or health value. ment of the Westfield Summer Work- sponding to unscripted cues. “Cast aluminum isn’t as heavy as shop (WSW). Their instructors be- Also part of the Drama Depart- wrought iron, so you can move it Museum Opens The word now appears in the prestigious BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The Oxford English Dictionary where Dr. lieve there is a value to drama training ment are courses in magic. Five sepa- around easier,” Ms. Sypeck explained. long after the curtain has been wrung rate classes, geared toward various “You can get many beautiful finishes. Littell-Lord Farmhouse museum, lo- DeFelice is credited. One nutraceutical cated at 31 Horseshoe Road in Berke- he has studied is carnitine. During the down on a final performance. grade levels from one through five, We have one with a bronze undertone The Drama Department, chaired by allow children to explore the world of that’s hand-rubbed black for an an- ley Heights, is open. The museum is Vietnam War, while working at the Walter a restored, authentically furnished, Reed Army Institute of Research, he Denise Bellog, offers a variety of courses the magician. They use the tricks pro- tique look.” for children of all ages in its 2006 vided to understand and perform ba- “The one thing with metal, if you’re circa 1760 dwelling with later addi- conducted animal studies which showed tions. The museum is listed in both that carnitine reversed myocardial is- program. Even the youngest perform- sic magic routines. seaside and leave it out, salt can cause ers can benefit from the value offered Junior high school students, en- corrosion,” Ms. Sypeck warned. “So the New Jersey and National Regis- chemia (lack of oxygen to the heart). ters of Historic Places. Visitors get a “If you give carnitine to a normal by taking courses in this field of study. rolled in Workshop Theater, will we do recommend you cover it in The developing of poise and self-confi- present Seussical on July 26 and 27. inclement weather. But the finish we glimpse into earlier life in Berkeley person, nothing happened,” he added. Heights and Union County. “If I give it to people with carnitine- dence, which are all learned in these Those in the senior high school Show- use is such a thick process, you’d classes, can transfer to the life skills that case Theater will perform in the clas- probably break the piece before it Guided tours of the 18-acre site are deficiency states (heart disease, renal free and include the museum and the dialysis), it works.” Therefore, now anyone needs for future success. sic musical Carousel on July 20 and could rust.” The WSW program, for students in 21. Both productions will be held at Wicker has also been a favorite for recently established Historic Sam- Dr. DeFelice is working to, in a sense, pler Garden. The museum will be create an artificial deficiency. “Let’s preschool to grade 12, will be held at Edison Intermediate School. outdoor furnishings for many years. Edison Intermediate School, Rahway Drama is also part of the curricu- Smith & Hawken use a hand-woven open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on create the need in the aging cell where the third Sunday of every month from the cell will accept certain Avenue, Westfield, from Tuesday, lum in the pre-kindergarten and kin- poly resin to create an all-weather June 27 to Friday, July 28. Classes are dergarten classes. These self-con- wicker. It comes in variegated colors now through October. For additional nutraceuticals or dietary supplements.” information, call (908) 464-3947. He theorized that one way to ac- held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tained mini-workshops offer young like weathered rattan and can be styled daily, and an afternoon program can students a creative first experience in like traditional seating with rolled be attended in conjunction with the the arts. arms. Caring for it is also easy. Westfield YMCA. Courses in the Drama Department “Literally, you can just hose this Young performers in grades one, are part of the approximately 80 wicker off to clean it,” Ms. Sypeck two and three can enroll in Adven- classes offered this season by the said. tures in Drama, where they will enjoy WSW, now celebrating its 35th year. If you already have furniture but a variety of drama experiences Courses in arts, crafts, communica- want to give it new life, try adding through theater games, pantomime tions, dance, kaleidoscope, music and colorful throw pillows or cushions. and story dramatization. Children’s musical theater are also part of the According to Ms. Sypeck, it is rec- Theater, for grades four and five, will WSW selections. ommended that these items be brought help participants develop acting tech- For more information on the New indoors during inclement weather niques and work on characterization Jersey Workshop for the Arts, visit because while fabrics are all weather, as they perform scenes from plays. the office at 150-152 East Broad Street the foam core can absorb water and Older students in grades six, seven in Westfield, call (908) 518-1551 or :,7+7+,6$' take a long time to dry completely. and eight, who would like a taste of see www.njworkshopforthearts.com. Similar to a regular living room, the theater, can join Junior Acting you can anchor seating areas in your Workshop. In this course they will outdoor space by adding an area rug work on character development, tim- or two. Look for ones that are all all- ing, movement and dialogue. They weather and easy care. LITTELL FARMHOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE...The Littell-Lord Farmhouse mu- seum, located at 31 Horseshoe Road in Berkeley Heights, is open for guided tours. will use these skills to perform and See it all in color at And no room is truly complete with- It will be open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month from interpret scripts. out lighting. Traditionally styled table goleader.com /HDGHU now through October. For additional information, call (908) 464-3947. For those in grades four through