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ISPS 680020 Published K\er> I’hursda' Since 1 B> KIMBKRIA BROADWI I I too thought the vacant bank was an during then time in the downtown S/Vi U ■ r I < I hr M , ••• , .. / , eyesore and that she felt it w ould area of Westfield. In a seven to tw o vote, the W estfield help increase the walking traffic on Those opposed to the application Planning Board approved with con Elm Street for the local business were Planning Board members. An ditions the proposal to turn the va ow ners. thony I .aPorta and W illia m /iff. w ho cant bank at One E lm Street into a Shorn Cronin. Executive Director both voted against the project. Both Wolfgang Puck Express Restaurant. o f the Dow ntow n W estfield C orp o members thought that the restaurant The applicants. Limited 1 lability ration (DWC) also spoke regarding would onlv make a bad traffic prob Company (I I C). plan to convert the the new restaurant stating that she lem in the area even worse. building to a Wolfgang Puck Express thought the business would help pe RichardSehkolniek. Esq.ol llersh, Restaurant on the first floor with destrian traffic How. Ramses and Berman, who were rep commercial offices on the second. She also noted that she serves on resenting a group of downtown Conditions of the approval include the Parking Advisory Committee and W estfield restaurant ow ners opposed restriction that if the Wolfgang Puck that parking has been a long-stand to the proposal citing parking issues, Restaurant does not w ork out. a "fast- ing problem in Westfield, stating that also had a traffic expert to testify. food" restaurant cannot he put in its the first Westfield Parking Report Michael Chasm, a professional place, a deed restriction for any fu that she read was written in 1961. planner and traffic engineer, testi ture building owners that they can She also spoke in favor of the park fied that Westfield "alrcnd) had a not turn the restaurant into a "fast- area that owner. Mr. Berlandt had major parking problem" and that food" business and an implementa proposed at the two prior meetings. granting variance relief for the appli tion of a Traffic Control Plan and a Mr. Berlandt explained last month cant not to have to provide the 95 Pedestrian Salet\ Plan proposed bv that plans submitted included a pro spaces required would make the the applicant's Traffic Consultant. posal to lake the existing parking lot shortfall even greater. Gary Dean. o f the b uild in g and put in a patio w ith Mr. Chasm stated that he thought In addition, conditions of the ap a gazebo and trees, shrubs and potted the bank would be better suited as proval state that the second flo o r plants. This, Mr. Berlandt stated, another type of business that required Jeff Siegel for The W estfie ld Le ad er access to the office buildings be DECISIONS I)E( ISIONS...Students and parents met with representatives from colleges around the country during would "dress up an ugly parking lot ." fewer parking spaces. college night at Westfield Nigh School on Thursday evening. deemed as an emergency exit only, He testified that it would be a public He also testified that he was con the applicant work with the Town place for people to sit and relax CONTINUED ON PAGE B Engineer’s office to put in pedestrian crosswalk striping and a further con Westfield’s Tree Preservation dition that if the PNC Bank parking lot becomes available, it not be ex WF Council to Continue clusive to only patrons of the Wolfgang Puck Restaurant. Ordinance and Fines Reviewed East week. Mitchell Berlandt, Discussing Ttirf Field managing member of the LLC and By FACKKNS. PASS ning Board requires a tree preserva Fines shall be no more than $500 co-owner of the building since April Spet uill\ Wrnirn for The Westfield Is o d e r tion plan be subm itted as a condition shall be assessed per tree, per day, or of 2(X)I, testified that he is currently At Conservation Center Westfield's tree preservation ordi to its approval of an application, the a penalty of 30 days in county jail in negotiations with the PNC Bank nance not only establishes the Tree approval of the three preservation can oe assessed. A fte r that trees must on Prospect .Street to buy the b u ild By FAIJRKN S. PASS Shackamaxon Drive between Preservation Commission to assist plan by the code enforcement officer be replaced and each must be at least ing, lease the first floor only back to Spry inll\ Written fo r The Westfield I sa ile r Rahway and Westfield Avenues the Planning Board, but also sets out or Tow n Engineer, as the case may four feet above the ground and have the bank and use the parking fo r the The Westfield Town Council held (north side only), Rahway Avenue requirements for tree removal. be, shall be a condition that is the a Diameter Breast Height (DBH) of proposed restaurant on evenings and its regular conference session on (Westfield High School side only), Tuesday night, after press time. A tree removal permit is required subject o f the tree preservation plan. one h a lf o f the tree that was removed. weekends. Dorian Road between Trinity Place The council was scheduled to dis when a property is being developed The tow n engineer or code enforce Or the violator can contribute the He had stated that this would also and Westfield Avenue (south side cuss several issues including rede only) and Codding Road (only on and requires a subdivision or site plan ment officer shall consult with the amount of money necessary to pur give him access to the parking lot on velopment project negotiations, the the side of the National Guard Ar approval. A permit is also required tree preservation commission in con chase and plant replacement trees. East Broad Street across from PNC. proposed turf field and drainage prob m ory). when a vacant piece o f land, o r subdi- nection w ith the approval o f the tree The ordinance also sets out the This, he concluded, w ould give the lems related to Orenda Circle. These restrictions w ill he in effect vidable property is being worked on; functions of the commission. They restaurant 44 available parking spaces preservation plan." The council will he discussing on Monday through Friday (school and there is a clause for if 30 percent are to work with the code enforce during the weekend and evening Though the commission may make possible locations for the proposed days) from 8 a m. to 4 p.m. of the trees were removed within a recommendations, the Planning ment officer m reviewing all appli hours. turf field, including the Conserva The Westfield Board of Education three year period. It also applies where Board is not bound by their report. cations and make recommendations Planning Board Chairman Jay tion Center and Area 5 1. During pre gave the restrictions a green light a structure is being demolished. If an application is approved and to the planning board for removal Boyle staled that he voted in favor of vious discussions the council has been last week, when they also passed a The exemptions to this application physical changes are to be made to plans. The commission is also sup the new restaurant and noted that Mr. split 4-4, with a councilman absent senior code of conduct. apply to commercial nurseries, prun the plans, they must be resubmitted posed to perform on site inspections Berlandt, "from day one has been each time, on whether to move for The council is set to vote on the ing and removal o f trees by u tility to the planning board for approval. of all applications before the plan nothing but cooperative.” He noted ward in studying the Conservation ordinance on first reading at its Tues companies, and the Town ofWestfield. If, upon inspection, the plan was ning board. that Mr. Berlandt has taken great Center. day, December 2. meeting. A tree preservation plan is sup not followed, the code enforcement In addition they are to create an care to “ maintain the building as it Also on the council’s agenda was The council will also discuss a posed to be drawn up for all subdivi officer can withhold the certificate inventory o f trees on vacant land and exists" and that he was quick to the draft o f the W estfield H igh School resolution to demolish a house at sions and those projects requiring o f occupancy. They can also issue a subdividable lots. They are also to "remove the entrance at North Av parking restrictions. 1030 Coolidgc Street, and detached The ordinance w ill establish alter site plan approvals. stop work order should they find that recommend a species list to the town enue when we asked him to.” garages at 654 Boulevard and 634 nate side of the street parking on Eairmount Avenue. According to the ordinance, “in the plan is not being followed during and participate in developing tree Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh, several streets around the high school The governing body will also dis those circumstances where the plan construction. planting plans for the town. who also voted in favor of the new including Dorian Court, Dorian Place, business, stated that he felt the reno cuss increases in parking offense Dorian Road (between Dorian Place penalties, which raises fines tor two- vations to the building would he an and Hyslip Avenue), Shadow law n hour parking from $13 to $20. "enormous benefit" to the Central Construction Management Firms Drive (between Rahway and Hyslip The resolution also raises fines fo r Business District and that the build Avenues), Nottingham Avenue and parking in loading /ones, no park ing was an "eyesore for a long time." Knollwood Terrace (between ing, and the use o f skateboards and Elaine Moffet, the owner of Shackamaxon Drive and rollerblades. Interviewed Behind Closed Doors Periwinkle's, which is located right Shadowlawn Avenue) and Finally, the council will go into next to the hank, spoke out in favor o f Shackamaxon Drive (between closed session to discuss New Street. H) LAI HI NS. I’ASS ception" to the open public meet Solomon questioned the council as the application stating that she was Rahway Avenue and Knollwood Ter The meeting w ill be reported on in S prcudly Wmir-rt fo r Thr Westfield Isutler ings act. because it is regarding the to why they are considering hiring a "delighted to see something come race). the Thursday, December 4. edition The Westfield Tow n Council met "employment or appointment of per construction manager w ithout hav into the building.” She noted that she Parking will also he limited on o f The Westfield Leader. behind closed doors and drawn spective employees." ing the financials in place or a " d e fi shades on Monday night to inter An open discussion by citizens nite go ahead" for the project. view engineering and construction was held at the conclusion of the Mayor Gregory McDermott ex management services for the rede interview s after 10 p.m. Only two of plained that there are certain things velopment project. the six residents who were there at the council does not know, and needs Town Attorney Robert Cockren the start o f the meeting w ere present a company to help. He said that the told the residents present at 7 p.m. for the open discussion. firm that is hired w ill help the coun that the "matter falls w ithin the ex Orenda Circle resident Allen cil to "question everything being done by the developer," w hich he said w ill "help us w ith the financials.” M r. Solom on also questioned * hat would happen if the project does not come to fruition. Town Administra tor James Gildea stated that the con struction management firm is one o f the "many firms to get us to the end o f the redevelopment agreement.” The council's next public meet ing is on Tuesday, December 2 at 8 p.m. Erratum There are two constructionj companies in the area with si mi j lar names, but are o f not business I connection. Villane Construction j Corporation of Westfield, and D j Villane Construction LLC of; Scotch Plains. The articis'and editorial w hich \ B n * * B Carte, te n o WteftoM L i t e appeared in last week's paper re H * Os GETTING IN THE S H U T ...th e town of VV rstfWId l w K is c id t Tree Service garding the removal o f trees on ; to put up the town holiday decorations, on Tuesday. November 24. GIVING THANKS ON THANKSGIVING...Joseph Mortanilo. right, ow w r of Ttw Elm Street Caf. in MtstfeM. Donan Grant Avenue, referred to D .! Miller Manager at Elm Street Cafe, and volunteers a ill be serving a traditional ! hanksgtsm* dinner In jaople in need Villane Construction LLC ofj on Thanksgiving Das. Thes are expecting around 150 people front various groups In thearea. Art nf N,» Jer.es. Elizabeth w a r n Coalition to house homeless. Poets of Westfield. Mohawk of Westfield. I nion l o«mtx Resp't Mom,, i.ktria's Hope Regional...... 2-3 Community ... 6-7 Education___ 13 Scotch Plains We regret the errors. Missionarv Church in Elizabeth. Food Bank of Net* Jersev. and Trmalas Hospital. Sysco for*: .tndor kabloom. and Editorial ...... 4-5 Obituary------14 Sports...... 9-12 Great Harvest Bread Com pant are ail donating products for the Thanksgiving Uax dinner. Classified'...... 13 AdcE...... 15-16 ft N(, ru M M L N K ATIONS, I.N'C. PUBLICATION •’“ He 2 Thursday, November 27, 2003 (Tin 11 K '-tfu'U'i TLpnbcr and The Scotch Plains Fanwood TIMES A W i n h i United Way Expands Volunteer Directory l ll/.ABI IH Potential volun same time. said freeholder leers will be able to find an unprec Alexander Mirabella edented amount of information about The O ffkc "1 Volunteer Services proups that need their help at the released the first I nion County Vol first-ever countywidc volunteer re unteer Directory in April Created cruiting fair, sponsored by the I nion with the United Way of Greater County Hoard o f Chosen f reehold Union County, the directory is a ers and the t nitciJ Way of Greater resource to lonnect those in need I r 11 on Cou n t y. a t Je rscy Ciarden s M a 11 with those who can help on krnlay, December 5 from 2 to 8 The new edition has doubled in p in The county’s Office of Volun si/e to list more than UK) nonprofit leer Services w ill also release a organizations and agencies and hun preally expanded second edition of dreds of volunteer opportunities It its Volunteer Directory on that date includes an alphabetical list of * *OOI) l‘ HI I NI)S... Tiger ( uhs from Evergreen School in Scotch Plains v i si led More than 30 orpam /ations and groups, followed with a list of vol thr office of I hr W'c\tfii‘l(l l.radrr and Ihe linn s on I hursdav, November 20 to apencics that rely on volunteers to unteer interests referenced by cat learn alioul newspapers. I he two good friends are pictured above. provide important services from egory. 7bc Directory will also be feeding the hungry to tutoring available at the county web site, „ o l m . v S M I WiMfk'W VTMH mt-mlKTs i.rj»anize new loys to foe Fall Programs Announced i hoolchildren w ill participate in w w w .u c ri) org. updates on group l l ( )l II) \ i l -s ,nnual holiduv sale on Saturdav. tin lair, titled "Expanding the Car projects can he found online by vis sold at I h rill shop [ina-s dunnj! > shop, local,d at I M Elmer Street mp Community " The event and the iting the I ruled Way s web site at a Is*1 Hau. r!...... -I " X ' «nd part, clothin*. For Trailside Nature Center directory have been supported m wwwuwgu org part by a pranl fro m Verizon fo r a copy of the I nion ( ounty MOUNTAINSIDE Ihe I iim in I U) m 2 <0 p n and pie lej'islra I he volunteer fa ir w ill provide Volunteer Directory, to add your r o n i m t n “ -"rU .. - ‘> ' < < '-'a ( • unity Hoard of ( boson Irrch o ld rrs i . Inm is rc(|tured. I he lee is SH lor in an excellent opp o rtu n ity to obtain organization\ volunteer needs to Molowa and I.inda I haver. I'lfused lo amiotinoo (bat Irailsido \ a county residents and SB) lot out ol valuable information about volun future editions of the directory, or liiieaii(IScicnce( Vntci in Mountainside county residents leer opportunities in Union County, for more information, call the O f County Surrogate Announces i i 'Bering a vanoly ol i Inldion and I he small lay Day chop oil pio speak directly to representatives of fice of Volunteer Services at (908) f.11 inly workshops in tin* fall plains for loin and live yeai olds are the orpam/alions that perform these 527-4753 or the United Way of I lailsulc's location in the soonio desipried lo loslia awareness and valuable community services and ( ireater t nion ( ounty at (90S i 353 9/11 Claim Deadline W all liiui)' Reset valnni provides the appiei ration ol the natural world pel in some h olid ay shopping at the 7171. ext 15 p r ih 'il ouldooi i lass loo m lo have lluouph nature hikes, ex ploi at ion and ... i;| he available to answer ques I.I.IZABI.TH family member' stall I iiii while leal limp about the envi hands on activities I like the W hile :nd prov ide other assistance ol men and women lost in the Sep turn' loiim en l and I be natural w o ild around lad I rail” on I )ecembei to look lor County Details Roadwork, tember I 1.2(H) I terrorist attack-* have \PP- untments must he made in ail- us. and 1 'ierholdei ( bai iwoinan pieleired deer paths and favorite until Monday. 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A W atchung C ommunications., Inc. Publication (Tin* llk-stfirtti Uli-niicr and The Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 27‘ , ‘2003 P age 3 Prosecutor Announces Stender, Green C all for Fine Hike Anti-Bullying Programs For Violation of Construction Code FRF N IO N A Senate panel to 1 he bill delmes a code v mlation in ^ ^ N n - Training programs be- that are undesirable, unsafe, or just day released legislation sponsoied an occupied building as an infraction mg offered so that law enforcement plain w rong Bully ing can drive some by Assemblywoman 1 inda Steiulei that would be deemed to endanger officers and educators can learn about children to commit terrible acts and Assemblyman Jerry Green that the Ide oi s.itv-i\ only it il involves the new anti-bullying mandates for against others and sometimes, against would increase the m axim um pen lire saleiv. structuinl somulness or '$honl districts have placed Union themselves. The em otional scars o f allv for violations ol ihe Slate l in any m al lu n c tio n o l m e c h a n ic a l ( ount\ squarely in the lead through bullying cause suffering for a life form Construction Code Act to equipment that would pose a life- out Jersey ProsecutorTheodore time.” Dr Gagliardi said. $2,000 from $500 safety ha. aid \ code v to la tio ii ill an Romankovv said a series o f w ork- Two brochures have been devel Assemblywoman Slender and As unoccupied building would be shops offered at the John H Stamler oped to aid students and adults m semblyman Green said the intent ol deemed a danger lo life or safely Police Academy in Scotch Plains recognizing, handling and stopping their legislation t \ 2o5 I ) is to Ivitei only it the violation involves a code ha\e been extremely well received bullying, and are currently being deter \ lolations by updating the pen requirement intended lo protect the to the point where Union is the counts printed in English and Spanish by ally amount. safety o f the public w alking by the in the state that has had representa the Union County Prosecutor’s O f Since the law w as enacted in 1° \ property tion from all of its educational dis fice "Who Are YOU In The Bullying the penally foi v lolationsol the AStale "Increasing die penallv fo r break tricts at recent arm-bullying and anti - Game ’ " w ill help a student identify HOI ID \\ HAPPENING... Westfield resident Kathy Storcks. left, attended Uniform Construction Act lias re mg the state's m idorm construction harassment training. whether he or she is behaving as a last year’s Holiday House lo u r to benefit the Reeves*Keed \rhoretm n in mamed unchanged. code w ill be significant and not just The workshops for educators, spon- bully or being bullied, and asks the Summit. She was joined h\ Maureen McLaughlin of Rockville Center. N.V., "Most builders nowaduvs see a a slap on die w iisi." said Assembly sored jointh by the l nion Counts silent m ajority o f children who are center, and Mary Jean Monahan of Bloomfield, this year’s tour, which will $500 fine simply as the cost ol doing m aul iiecu 11) l nioni. I his increase Superintendent of Schools, l nion observing the bullying to make a feature five Summit area houses dressed up for the holidays, will he on business." said Assemblewonian also will rcinlorcc the message to lhursday. December 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vdvanee tickets may lie County Prosecutor's Office, and difference by standing up for the Sieiulei tD Union) "Increasing the potential code violators that their purchased for $25 at 1'he Garden and G ift Shop at the arboretum, located ai lf»5 I nion County Human Relations person who is being hurt and to tell maximum penalty for code viola actions are unacceptable ’’ Hobart \venue in Summit. Proceeds from the tour benefit arboretum pro C ommission. were delivered over a an adult immediately grams. For more inform ation, please call t‘H)8) 275-8787. lions to $2,000 would send a eleai I he Semite l omnumity and l t three-week period in October and The adult brochure. "Bullying. message lo all would be violatois ban A llans Committee released the November. Law enforcement offic Harassment, and Intimidation." that the state is serious about con lull 5 lo 0 w uli one abstention Ii now ers are scheduled to receive the state- warns that "Little Bullies Become Lenape Park Clean Up structiou codes and safely standards " is in position loi a Senate flooi vole o! the an training at the academy m Big Bullies" and provides an over l inter the measure, penalties m early December view of bullying behaviors including excess ol $500 per v lolalion eoukl be Parking Tickets ( an New Jersey adopted legislation verbal, physical, social, psychologi Scheduled For November 29 assessed in the follow ing instances which mandated every school dis cal andey her-bully ing. warning signs I lie penalty for knowingly lading Cause I .oss of License tn ct to have a policy in place by to identify children who bully or who \\ I s 11 II I D According to the Ihe clean-up will begin ai the or relusing to comply w ith any law W I S I I II I |) Il pai king tick September I. 2005. to address bully are bullied. Union County Hoard of Chosen Fast Broad Street ami Springfield fill ordei would be a maximum of els go unpaid in Westfield, resi mg. harassment and intim idation, and Prosecutor Romankow noted that Freeholders, area residents, busi Wenue entrance ol I enape Park in $1,000 per violation In eases when denis can have then di iver’s h to spread the word to the school research conducted in the United nesses. scouts, school and com m it W estfield know mgly failing or relusing toeom censes suspended community.'' said l nion County States indicates that 2.1 million nity groups are being sought to help Ihe event will be held ram or plv w ith an order endangers the life In addition lo the oiigmal fine Superintendent of Schools Cilenn children bully, and 2.7 m illion chil pull weeds and pick up debris and shine from 10 a m to -I p m Partiei oi safely ol any person, the maxi ol $ I 5 loi die parking, ticket, ad 111 It'll “All too often we .ire hearing dren are bullied Research also in trash m I enape Park in Westfield on pants should dress to get dirty and mum penally would be $2,000 pci dilional l.ile lees are added I here about the tragic results from bull\ dicates that 160.000 children miss Saturday. November 2l) wet and bring gloves and crab nets v lolalion. the penally loi lailuie lo is then a Slot) surcharge loi the mg Columbine High School drove school everyday due to the tear of or large drip nets i! they have them obtain a required permit pnoi to reinstatement of Ihe di iver’s h the message home all u k> clearly attack or in tim id a tio n by other stu Hash bags, some tools and gloves commencing construction or loi al cense. The entire line could he over Prosecutor Romankow. w ho named dents (I Bl National Lducation As Board of Ad.justim-nt w ill be provided C hildren ages I I lowing a building to be occupied $200 fo rm e r state edu ca tio n C o m m is sociation), and that bullying and and iindei must be accompanied by without a certificate of occupancy For residents lo become in sioner Dr Vito Gagliardi to head up teasing are cited as the top school Meeting Rescheduled an adult. shall not exceed $2,000 per viola lormeil ol then suspended license, a county wide Anti Bullying Coali troubles of elementary and middle \\ I S IT II I D l hursday night's! Ihe Union County Board ol Clio lion; the penalty loi failure lo com I hey must go to ihe Westfield Mu tion i ABC ), said “ The legislation school students more than drugs, {meeting of the Westfield Board ol| sen Freeholders and the l nion ( ’ouniy plv with a stop construction order nieipal Building lo pay then In k being implemented here in l nion alcohol. AIDS and pressure to have Adjustment to continue testimony! Department of Parks and Recreation shall not exceed $2,000 per viola els County attempts to make sure that sex t Kaiser family foundation). | lor the lemplc I maim I I parking] I are sponsors o f Ihe clean up with the lion; die penally loi willfully mak every student, teacher and parent He also noted that bullying has j (lot w as cancelled due to the board's! j New Jersey Department o f I nviron mg a false oi misleading written See il all on the Web! understands the im portance of being played a role in three out of four attorney hav mg a conflict menial Protection. Ament orps Wa statement, or w illlu llv o m itting anv proactiv e in preventing bully ing prob school shooting attacks (US Sc Ihe next meetings are sehed j tershed Program, the Friends ol required information or statement in See it all in Color! lemx and making each school a ha cret Service Report.) I tiled for Thursday. 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New Jersey 07091 Thanksgiving means coming home to have in our lives — our friends, fam All words and correct definitions 1‘UIII.ISHED EVERY THURSDAY RY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. see your family and friends, watching ily , blessings, even thankfulness for come from the board game Diction the parade on television, remembering the lessons we have learned from hard Deception. Michelle H. I.e Poidevin Horace K. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte all the funny times from previous Thanks ships. Answers to last week s arcane MAKKi nsa diricior givings... and taking a nap after all that This year, I am particularly grate A ,it unit H H JC A T IO N nm-isiim words. ful that the universe chose to bless us Suzette F. S ta lk e r David B. Corbin Michael E. Bartiromo is over. 1 Vedro - A Russian liquid measure Michelle Schackman w ith our baby, after years o f thinking, (T IMMUNITY ssisiANi rrm.isni.H -s sroias MAKKi iiNi; .t I'Riini < nos equal to 3.249 gallons In these times we live in, Thanksgiv we might never have this gift in our 2. Crassamentum - The thick red part L a u re n S. Pass Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly ing has taken on a greater meaning. We lives. I am grateful that the mother I ASSHINMI.NI EDITOR OH-1(1 \IA\M .IM MANAdt.R. IHJSINI.SS SYS I IMS of the blood always give thanks for whom we have spoke with at the Fanwood post office 3. Pandiculation - The act ot stretch Ben C o rb in and what we have. But now. it s more is still hanging in there, three years ing and yawning SERVE I S after she lost her son in the World SI BS< RIP I ION I’KK I than just a casual "thanks that we need 4. Jager - A hunter or rifleman Trade Center. One-year - $28 • Two-year - $52 • Three-year - $76 • One-year college (September to May) - $20 to give. We need to be truly thankful for all the freedom and liberty we enjoy day I am grateful, every time I pass the JAGAT after day. Westfield Memorial for residents lost 1. In Hinduism, animate beings We need to be truly thankful for hav on that day, that we all remember each 2. A swordsman One Can Be A Champion During ing brave men and women overseas, and every soul lost, and that we live on 3. A dwarf or pigmy w illing to put their lives on the line to in this free country to honor their lives. 4. A fish net protect our great country. But most of And I am grateful to write for a tree PROTIST all, we need to be truly thankful for each press, in a country where all opinions are 1. An enduring conflict Times of Winning And Losing other — our families, friends, colleagues, protected, in a world where many opin 2. An extra seat behind the driver’s pets, and anyone else who makes a d if ions are not. Peace to you on this special saddle on a motorcycle ference in our lives. day. 3. A religious sect of the early church, Two spoiling events that occurred this weekend College Men’s C lub raises a considerable amount of That’s whal Thanksgiving is all about. Liz Correll the Aguarians are worth noting, and we hope you were fortunate to money to help the needy, hut few apply for assis I wish all o f our readers a truly Happy Thanksgiving is a day set aside to 4 Any one-celled plant or animal remember that each day is truly a bless have attended at least one o f these. The first event tance. This has been a major obstacle for the club. Thanksgiving. RIFF Matt Marino ing. A time to spend with friends and 1. A daw was amateur boxing Friday night at the Amory in Potential applicants may not he aware, they may be Thanksgiving means recognizing the family. A time to be grateful. 2. Robbery Westfield. The second event was a high school too proud, and/or il has been difficult to reach them. good in our lives and being thankful for it. Lauren S. Pass 3. Treason football game in Sayreville on Saturday afternoon. If you know of a deserving and needy individual in 4. Starvation CURMUDGEON Westfield, please encourage them to apply, spread T h e y are w o rth re c o g n iz in g because th e y w e re m u ch A Grown Daughter’s 1. A miser; cantankerous fellow more than sporting events - however, as sporting the w o rd . 2. A boil of the gums events and a lot of fun, they were unparalleled. And just to he clear, any cigar smoking that may 3. An instrument for boring 4. A mendicant or homeless person There’s little doubt that "Friday Night at The have occurred at this event was conducted outside First Thanksgiving Holiday Fights” on November 21 was a "man’s night out.” the building. For many years my mother and aunts my husband would be picking up at 6 hosted all the holiday dinners. We gath a.m. My daughter had reminded me that Four or five hundred cigar-smoking spectators gath It’s Just a Football Game ered on a more or less rotating basis at we lived closer to the bakery that made Letters to The Edit ered at the W e s tfie ld A r m o r y to w a tch real b o x in g by the tabic o f whoever was cooking, my the best bread this side o f Brooklyn. We The journey to Sayreville started two weeks ago talented amateurs from throughout the New Jersey young cousins and I never giving it much could just bring it with us. when the Westfield Blue Devils played the Bombers thought except to agree that the day was I bought the ingredients and located Future Westfielder Says and New York C ity area. There was no prize money the baking dish for the green bean casse in the first roundofthe high school playoffs. Sayreville always delicious. just trophies - for the skilled young kids from Somewhere along a not very clearly role before I was asked. Tree Teardown Must remained unbeaten that day with a spirited contest boxing dubs. They put their hearts and souls into the drawn line, the torch was passed and my Wednesday afternoon the aromas in ending 20-IT The Sayreville team and the fans were generation became the dinner doers. The my house teased o f the next day’ s least. Have Been Oversight contests. A ll requests were finally completed and As I get ready to move my young family outstanding hosts and gracious winners and graying and slightly fragile women took S nappy three ro u n d co nte sts, w ith p ro te c tiv e head- a well deserved backseat to the hubbub, stowed in the refrigerator sometime a l to Westfield next month, 1 am overjoyed Westfield can he proud. gear and professional referees, make for an exciting appearing with a baked offering and ter midnight. I roused myself at 3 a.m. to that I am moving to a town that even has a The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders prevailed in memories to be shared from a comfort get the 20-pound turkey stuffed and in tree preservation commission. Coming true sporting event - without the gore and bore of the oven, having calculated extra cool from the city, my children, wife and I fell their first round o f the football playoffs and matched able seat out o f the kitchen. I accepted professional boxing. And it’s a highly entertaining my torch w illingly and held the holiday ing, wrapping and transporting time into in love with the lush greenery and varied up last Saturday against the Bombers in Sayreville. spectacle too, w ith the shrill of the ring announcer Olympics at our table for 20 years or so. the usual minutes per pound rule. I topography that is found in Westfield. The Il was a most exciting contest of champions, swing Last year, my daughter married and crawled back into bed as my husband notion that there is actually a citizen group and the tempest of young beauties strutting in the was getting up for the early dawn bread committed to preserving our trees is ex ing back and forth - tension and cheers at each moved into her new home. She reminded ring announcing the rounds. We must admit, that my mother that she had long ago prom run. traordinarily comforting. moment from both fans and bands. In the second upon review of our photographs of that evening, ised her great grandma’s dining room Late that morning, we packed up the However, as the recent buyer o f a half, hardly anyone could sit down. furniture. Moving day found it in the hot turkey and its trimmings. On the fifth Villane home. I need to take issue with there were more taken of the beauties and the or sixth trip to the car I caught a glimpse the implication that Villane Construc W ith seesaw scoring and a last minute defensive new dining room and my daughter excit spectacle than o f the pugilists. edly promising that the next holiday o f the Macy’ s Parade Santa as the credits tion has little or no regard lor the work stand, the Raiders won 28-24. Both teams were It brought a broad cultural m ix together not often would be at her house. It would be the rolled over his face, continuing my per the commission is trying to do. great. From the sidelines, lean still hear the band and first Thanksgiving in their new house. I sonal 20-year tradition. Heaven knows We entered the negotiation process on seen in Westfield. It was good to see the mayor and I’ d hardly recognize him without the the house that would eventually become the crowd the roars and "right on” football band held my breath a little. Could the next eouneilmen. the senator and the assemblyman we relay of the torch be commencing? words scrolling over his heard and but ours when it was nearly complete. We see them a lot in our town and that's a good tiling. music that paused only for the chant "Let’s go In early November, the discussions ton nose. asked that a large evergreen on the front of But, it was equally good to see the families of the Raiders" and the band played on. If it is possible, began. "Mom, you are going to bring the My daughter was setting the table and the property be removed because we could 1 think the band actually scored a touchdown that stuffed mushrooms?" my daughter asked. opening cans of olives when we arrived. not envision it as a part of our landscaped boxers anil trainers from regions such as the Bronx. "You know they are my favorite and Hunks o f cheese and marinated mush front lawn. Don and Dave Villane gladly day. Now. the Raiders will continue their playoff Newark and Fli/abeth. nobody makes them the way you do,” rooms straight from the jar gave o ff a agreed to remove it, but asked us to recon The College Men’s Club of Westfield produced quest a week from next Saturday at (hauls Stadium she added. lovely aroma from the wedding gift serv sider due to the tree’s inherent statuesque against Basking Ridge. "O f course," I told her. How easy. I ing dishes being used for the first time. beauty, the shade it could afford our home, the event. President Doug Sheehan was in charge thought. Just make the mushrooms. I’ll "I made a chocolate pie," she said as she and the fact that it had been a part o f the We saw the people of Sayreville and their team in this year and the group should be commended. T his finally get to watch the parade on Thanks took the turkey. "You know, instant pud local landscape for years and years. My is the first year that they brought it to W estfield. As both winning and losing efforts true champions at giving morning. I ’ll have plenty o f time ding in a graham cracker crust.” "Uh wife and I realized that thev were right, and to relax. huh," I said as I handed her two pumpkin the tree now stands proudly where it has we understand, they wanted to bring more attention all times and greal hosts. "How about making the stuffing?” pies and the apple pie I knew my brother stood for years. This Thanksgiving Day morning, in Westfield and to the purpose of their organization - providing she asked a few days later. "You make liked. Granted, this is only one homeowner’s scholarship assistance to the needy in Westfield. Scotch Plains at 11 a.m., the teams play football the best stuffing. It’s the only kind we I heated and stirred and concocted the experience, but 1 find it difficult to be like." Well, mushrooms and stuffing, gravy from my arsenal o f mobile ingre lieve that the Villanes would purposely This purpose may sound a little strange at first, again as is the tradition. It's just a game, or is it? Be still pretty easy. I can do it the night dients. She boiled potatoes so I could go against the rules of the commission part o f the crowd, enjoy yourself. denoting the "needy in W estfield." But these people before and still relax all morning. mash them but I was relieved o f that task and the residents of Westfield. Not get are here and do need help. The irony is that the I hippy Thanksgiving everyone. "No problem,” I agreed. when she accidentally dumped them ting prior approval for removal of trees Then the matter o f the old oven in her down the drain. in question on Grant Avenue must have new home and its unreliability surfaced. We gathered around great grandma’ s been an unfortunate but inadvertent over Though Mission of GSA is Genuine, ULetters to A They were going to replace it after the table sparkling with the new china and sight on their part. As residents o f ______the Editor) holiday, she told me. It wasn't working crystal on its maiden voyage. Satisfied Westfield, it is certainly not their desire Fundraising Efforts Questionable quite right. I envisioned a half cooked looks and groans assured that dinner was nor is it in their interest to harm the turkey or a dinner eaten at midnight after just as expected, and food and conversa beautiful greenery among us. I would like to thank the Gay-Straight So too the school’ s pincipal, who in waiting hours for the bird to brown. tion were savored far into the evening. Alliance (GSA) at Westfield High School stead o f detailing why the GSA is neces Dr. Adam Pass, M D “ Since I’ m already making the stuff Much later, when the dishes were for the explanation o f their mission in sary at our high school, implied my letter Brooklyn, N.Y. D e a d lin e s ing, why don’t 1 just cook the turkey at done and the leftovers packed up for the the November 20 issue o f The Westfield w;ts really driven by a wariness o f high General News - Friday 4pm my house and bring it over?” I said. journey home with their respective tak Leader. While I am sure that their con property taxes. Perhaps Dr. Petix can Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm “ Fine," she agreed. "Oh, and could ers, I eased into the corner of the sofa and Streets Should Not Be cern about defusing any bias that may elaborate on the level of "heterosexism" Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm you make the gravy? Mine never tastes relaxed. My middle-aged muscles ached exist within the school is genuine, their that exists in Westfield and maybe even Ad Reservation Friday 4pm as good as yours.” and I gave into the overwhelming urge to Commandeered For effort is undermined by the questionable explain what constitutes this disorder. "W ell. I guess I’ ll make it at your close my eyes. 1 was just drifting o ff taste evident in their fundraising efforts In spite o f all this, there is one goal our Ad Submittal Monday 12pm house while you’re getting everything comfortably when my daughter plopped WHS Student Parking and the sometimes strident rhetoric em whole community can share. The media To Reach l)s else together," I told her, making a men down beside me. Leaning against me she Residential streets should not be com ployed by their defenders. and entertainment industry have fostered E-Mail - press<$goleader.com tal note to add the necessary ingredients exhaled a long sigh. mandeered into Westfield High School The “ Gay-Pops” advertisement which a destructive view o f human sexuality Phone (908) 232-4407 to my shopping list. “ I ’ m exhausted," she exclaimed. "This (WHS) senior parking lots. sparked my first letter suffers from a that treats young people as mere instill M ail PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 My son asked if I would please make sure was a lot o f work.” She paused, and Residential neighborhoods should not flippant, "in your face" approach that ments o f sexual pleasure. Protecting our PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 the candied yams. "I don’t think Lorraine I felt her nodding her head with convic have signs placed up and down them, polarizes our community, while youth from the alienation, despair and knows how to make them," he said, tion. “ 1 think we should have Thanksgiv designating them as alternate side o f the trivializing the moral, psychological, physical harm that can he inflicted by frowning at the thought o f his favorite ing at your house next year," she said street parking for WHS seniors only. emotional and physical dimensions sur both predatory adults and high-risk be part o f the meal tasting any different. firm ly. This is a quality of life issue that de rounding the complex issue o f homo havior is a moral cause. Here’ s hoping Subm ittal Formats "And you're making the pumpkin pie, I pretended to he asleep. serves greater attention. The Westfield sexuality. It is an issue on which people the members of the GSA will be open to Email Photos & articles right? Yours is the best." I nodded as 1 Linda Kadice-Barnes Board of Education (BOE) and Westfield of good faith can differ, but by respond promoting chastity and self-restraint as a North Plainfield Town Council should jointly find ways ing to widespread religious reservations viable if not the best means for building Email Ads as pdf files picked tip the phone to order the bread to provide o ff street parking for faculty about homosexuality with a dismissive a culture that respects the innate dignity Please spell & grammar cheek “ tough” , or branding the motive for any o f every human being. For more information, see and students thus keeping residential See More Letters on Page 5 streets residential. Here are some criticism as "bigotry,” the GSA shows it www.goleader.eom/help Michael O'Brien thoughts. . has work to do in the area o f tolerance. ______Westfield The Watterson Street parking lot. which is half empty every morning, Letters to the Editor should be designated as parking for WHS. As part o f the addition that was built onto WHS, 40 additional parking spaces United Fund of WF President should be added on WHS grounds along Rahway Avenue to accommodate the Extends Thanksgiving Wishes additional teachers and staff that now park where students parked before. Thanksgiving is a distinctively Ameri closed against the morning light as long A review o f why some streets near can holiday, set aside for giving thanks as possible, thank you. Lord, that 1 can WHS. were given last May a 8 a.m. - 2 for the blessings o f health, food, shelter, see There are many who are blind p.m. school day only parking ban. This family friends and community. During Even though I huddle in my bed and policy is unfair and inconsistent. It only the Thanksgiving season, many put o ff the effort o f rising, thank you. forced the problem onto other streets Westfielders. who recognize how much Lord that I have the strength to rise. further away from WHS. now named in they have to be grateful for, say "thank There are many who are bed-ridden. the proposed altemate-side parking plan. you" by giving to the United Fund of Even though the first hour of my day If enough off-street parking can’t be Westfield, which helps maintain the is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is provided, restrictions should be enacted quality of life for all in our community. burned, tempers are short, thank you. as to w ho can drive to school until enough W e are grateful to all who have gener- Lord, for my family. There are. many off-street parking spaces are created, ie. ouslx responded to the 2003 United Fund who are lonely. the armorv campaign, and we urge all who have not Even thougn our Oreaktast table never VdT sent in a pledge card to do so DOtt. as tools Tilt? the pictures in the magazines, a sign of "thanks-giving.” By sharing and the menu is at times unbalanced, Westfield their blessings. Westfielders can extend thank you. Lord, for the food we have. the spirit o f Thanksgiving throughout There are many who are hungry Hooters On Route 22 the coming year. Even though the routine o f my job is A past edition o f the Friendly PLue. a often monotonous, thank you. Lord. Tor Receives Support newsletter for Westfield Community the opportunity to work. TTicre arc many I welcome the addition of Hooters to Center Senior Citizens (one o f the 22 who have no job. the Route 22 business community. Let’ s member agencies supported by our Even though 1 grumble and bemoan be positive, their hot w ings are fantastic United Fund), contained the following my fate from day to day. and wish my and this is a step up from Video-Xtra. inspirational message which we would circumstances were not so modest, thank This should also provide a nice boost to like to share again this year: you. Lord, for the gift o f life." sales at the Westfield Victoria's Secret. Be Thankful On behalf o f all o f us at the United Get ready I hear that the Cnion County Even though I clutch my blanket and Fund of Westfield, let me w ish everyone Hooters may enter a team in the Westfield growi when the alarm rings each morn a moat happy Thanksgiving season Downtown Pizza Run in the summer of ing. thank you. Lord, that I can hear Matt Korstenhausler. President 04 Get vow applications in now' There are those who arc deal Board of Trustees l nited Fund of Even though 1 keep my eyes tightly Rich SW vocdi Westfield Westfield A W atchiing C ommunications, Inc. Pubucation li h r lllrstfirlh iLi'sihrr and The Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 27, 2003 P ag e 5 ^ T etters to The Editor^ Westfield Homeowner Supports Builder On Tree Care Reputation I am writing in response to your No vember 20 article regarding the Tree Preservation Commission. Hie TPC is certainly a worthwhile organization de signed to preserve Westfield's trees in the lace ol new development Although there may he developers building in Westfield that are cavalier about tree removal, I). Villane Con struction is not one of them Notwith standing any error that mav have oc curred w ith respect to the specific prop erly mentioned in the article. I) Villane Construction takes great care to pre serve trees on their building sites. I own a home built by I) Villane Construction and enjoy the main beau tiful mature trees that remain on my Hoi ace Corbin (or The Leader property I know that prior to building on GIRL SCOU TS VISIT...The Girl Scouts from Franklin Flcmcntary School In my lot. O. Villane Construction worked Westfield visited the office of The Westfield leader and The Times on Thursday, w ith tree serv ice professionals to save as November 20 to learn about newspapers. Franklin School has its own newspaper many healthy trees as possible. and when articles are written, the 5 W's are included - Who, What, Whert, To suggest that IT Villane Construc W hen and W hy. tion is not concerned with maintaining the integrity of the trees on its building sites is unfair and simply not true. IT Villane Construction makes saving trees $ Letters to the Editor ~ The Corbins for The Lender nnd Tire Times a priority, and it makes that clear to its BOYS NIGHT OUT...Last Friday customers. evening. The College Men's Club of If every builder in Westfield look the W estfield staged the Friday Night At same painstaking efforts, there would be I). Villane Construction Responds The Fights Benefit at the Arm ory in far fewer concerns regarding Westfield’ s W estfield. Over 400 fans from the beautiful trees. To Leader Tree Preservation Article region attended the am ateur contests I would like to sei the record straight sanctioned In the New Jersey Associa Scott \ l.isa Lroidenrich It is a matter of pride for our company regarding your article, (November 70. tion o f USA Boxing. Pictured above, W estfield when we build a new home in Westfield. 21)03) about our company. I). Villane the Armory crowd partakes of a buf We are the third generation of Villane\s Construction. I LC My brother and I fet dinner, refreshments and the fights. More Community News to live and build in Westfield. It is our were upset and offended by your por Speedy amateur fighters are show n in town as well. We t.ike pride when we add tray ill of our company action in the middle photograph. At another house for a family to make a I want to make it clear I made a the bottom, noted former Westfield Kean School Bill home I am confident that our customers mistake by not requesting the Tree Pres football coach Gary k e h lc r gets into would attest to the time and detail we put creation Commission's approval prior the action as his son, Glenn kehlcr, into every one of our homes, before, Moves to Senate to removing trees al S I7 Grant Avenue. looks on. during and after construction. T R K N T O N I he Stale Senate I did not remove trees idler submitting I would like to volunteer my time education Committee has approved an affidavit with my demolition permit. during the summit that the Tree Preser The trees were taken down alter the site legislation sponsored by Senator Tho vation Commission Chairman proposes. Second Grade Hears plan committee meeting, but an honest mas Kean. Jr. (R -21) that w ill require A summit is not complete without all mistake, which was discovered during Media Executive all school construction managers to parties being involved. As a homeowner the review process by the engineering and builder in Westfield, I feel I can help SCOTCH PLAINS -Advertising be prequalilied by the stale. "A loop department. the Tree Preservation Commission at executive Melissa Fisherreeenlly spoke hole in current law requalified a My brother, Dominick Villane (active tain their goals. to students in Karen Flood s second precertification process for school member o f the Sierra Club), along with Don Villane grade class at School One in Scotch construction contractors but not for others were instrumental in the concept Westfield nlains. Ms. Fisher, also a parent o f the those persons or linns that perform of a tree preservation plan years ago. chool. spoke about the news and how school construction management set Our families’ history in Westfield shows our accomplishments and commitment impacts everyday life. vices.” said Senator Kean. "W ith the to this town. After a discussion on common el state investing in hundreds o f school We lake a lot of pride and efforts to Classifieds ments found in newspapers, the construction projects, it is imperative not only keep the trees, but to cheek the hildren broke into groups and dev that only those qualified in school grading, elevations and style o f the house eloped advertisements for products construction manage these projects.” to complement and enhance the neigh Buy & Sell ueh as macaroni and cheese and a Under Mr. Kean's legislation. S borhood. We hire experts to evaluate the On the Net om puter game. 2575, the Division of Property Man value and integrity of the trees and guide "W e are always pleased when pai agement and Construction in the us to do the right thing. We encourage nts take the time to visit theirchildren's Department of Treasury would be families that we build for to save trees goleader.com when possible, not to clear cut as your lasses," said School One Principal responsible for establishing a pro article implies. effrey Grysko. "It is especially re cess fo r prequalifying school con garding w hen we are able to work our struction managers. larents' professions, interests and hob- The legislation now heads to the lies into the curriculum .” full Senate for consideration. 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Both films Library, with the cooperation of start at 7:30 p.m. and are offered free Palmer Video in Scotch Plains. ol charge. The library is located at North On December 5, the library will Avenue and Tillotson Road. For more present The Simla Clause 2 (rated inform ation, please call the library at Ci). starring T int A llen. Scott Calvin, (008) 322-6400. who has been Santa Claus for eight years, returns home after learning that his son, Charlie, has landed on Information Available the "naughty" list. However, he finds On Drug Discounts he must return to the North Pole after SCOTCH PLAINS-Seniorciti a substitute Santa institutes some zens and individuals on Social Se changes, putting Christmas at risk. curity Disability who live in Union The month's offerings will con C ounty are invited to learn whether clude December 12 with Urin e Al they q u a lify lo r the new Union mighty (PG-13). Bruce Nolan (Jim County Prescription Drug Discount MR. AND MRS. I’llll.lP JOHN MCCLEMENS Carrey), a television reporter, is dis (She is llw former Miss ICmily Lyon Faraldo) contented with almost everything in Program. For more information, interested his life despite his popularity and the individuals are asked to call Ed love of his girlfriend. Appearing in Evans at the Scotch Plains Public human form (Morgan Freeman), God Library at (008) 322-5007 and to M iss ‘E m ily L . ‘fa ra ld o endows Bruce with divine powers leave their name and telephone and challenges him to see if he can number. manage things any better himself. W eds ‘P h ilip 1. M cC lem ens CSH Tourette Symposium Miss Emily l.vnn Faraldo. the groom; Jason Mihansky of North daughter of l)r. and Mrs Joseph Brunswick, formerly of Scotch Faraldo of Venice. Fla. and Edison, Plains, a friend of the bridegroom, Explores Pediatric Aspects MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH MOORE HORTON (She is the former Ms. Regan Kathleen Lenehan) formerly of Scotch Plains, was mar and Alex Plant of San Francisco, MOUNTAINS IDF — Children’s drome are m ild." said Dr. Budman. ried on Saturday, October 4, to Philip Calif., a friend of the bridegroom Specialized Hospital (CSH) held In fact, unlike most medical con John McClemens. He is the son ol from college. its 19th Annual Symposium on Oc ditions, Tourette Syndrome tends Mr. and Mrs. James P. McClemens, A 1993 graduate o f Scotch Plains tober 17. which was attended hy to improve with time. Jr. o f Santee. S.C. Fanwood High School, the bride Ms. fepan X L e n e h a n more than 100 people. It featured "W hile tics can be annoying and The afternoon ceremony took place earned a Bachelor o f Arts degree in the theme "Tourette Syndrome: Pe unsettling during childhood, most at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Biology and English from Bucknell diatric Perspectives.” children with TS will experience a Roman Catholic Church in Scotch University in Lewisburg, Pa. in 1997. M arries Joseph M . M o r t o n The program was designed for dramatic reduction, even remis Plains, with the Reverend Michael She was awarded a Master of Sci parents, teachers and other pro sion. from tic symptoms hy early Patete officiating. A reception fol ence degree from the University of fessionals who work with children. adulthood.” Ms. Regun Kathleen Lenehan. the Ga.. Thomas S. McNeely of Toronto. low ed at the Fiddler’s Elbow C oun Medicine and Dentistry of New Jer CSH partnered with the Tourette daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Canada, Sergio Salvador o f San D i try Club in Bedminster. sey in 2001. The bride is employed Syndrome Association of New Jer IHM Announces Dates Lenehan of Westfield, was married ego, Calif, and S. Michael Thurman Escorted down the aisle by her by U niversity Hospital in Newark as sey in planning this lull-day con on Saturday, August 9. to Joseph of Santa Cruz. C alif, all friends of father, the bride wore a strapless, a physician assistant in orthopedics. For Advent Mission Moore "Jody" Horton. He is the son the bridegroom . ivory silk satin gown with embroi The bridegroom is also a 1993 ic re nee. Topics included “Clinical Man SCOTCH PLAINS — The Im of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Horton of Miss Mary Riley Clayton and Miss dery and seed pearls on the bodice. graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood agement of Tourette Syndrome"; maculate Heart of Mary Roman M ount Pleasant, S.C. Virginia Clayton of Columbia, S.C.. She carried a bouquet of ivory roses. High School. He earned a Bachelor "Tourette Syndrome: Comorbid Catholic Church in Scotch Plains The late afternoon ceremony took cousins o f the bridegroom, and Miss Miss Caroline Faraldo of Edison of Science in Civil Engineering de Psychiatric Disorders” ; "Tourette will present its Advent Mission place at The Presbyterian Church in Brianna Lenehan of Fitchvillc, Conn.. was the maid o f honor fo r her sister. gree from the New Jersey Institute ol Syndrome in the Classroom"; 2003 from Monday through Westfield, with the Reverend Chris a cousin o f the bride, were the flower Serving as bridal attendants were Mrs. Technology in 1999 and is employed "Tourette Syndrome at Home” and Wednesday, December I to 3. tina McCormick officiating. A re girls. K e lly Robertson o f Fun wood, a c h ild as a project engineer by JRCruz in "Tourette Syndrome Pharmacol The program will lake place ception followed at the Plainfield A former resident of Westfield, the hood friend of the bride; Mrs. Bari Aberdeen. ogy — Research and Future Di from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Country Club in Plainfield. bride graduated from Westfield High Jam nik o f West Orange, a friend ol The rehearsal dinner was hosted church, located at 1571 South Given in marriage by her parents, School in 1993. She received a Bach the bride; Mrs. Dana Mueller o f Pitts on the eve of the wedding by the re c tio n s ." The speakers included Dr. Cathy Marline Avenue. Sister Frances Robert and Janice Lenehan, the bride elor of Arts degree with honors from burgh. Pa. and Miss A m y Underdown parents of the bridegroom at the Budman, Associate Professor of Lauretti and the Reverend John VussarCollege in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. of Birmingham, Mich., both friends Acquaviva delle fonti restaurant in wore an ivory Georgette A-line gown Psychiatry and Neurology, New P aladino w ill be the presenters. that featured Venise lace, crystal in 1997. of the bride from college. W estfield. Topics w ill include Bread The bride is pursuing a Master of The bridal attendants wore navy, The wedding shower was hosted York University School of Medi heading and seed pearls. A chapel- cine; Susan Conners, an education Blessed: Claiming our Blessed length train completed her ensemble. Science degree in Community and full-length gowns with crystal bead by the bridal attendants at the Span specialist who has Tourette Syn ness (Evening of Anointing); Bread She carried a hand-held bouquet w ith Regional Planning from the Univer ing along the bodice. They carried ish Tavern restaurant in Broken: Claiming our Brokenness sity of Texas School of Architecture in bouquets o f roses in fall colors. Mountainside. A Sunday brunch for drome; Dr. Bonnie Cimring, a li satin stems o f white roses and tulips, censed psychologist and school (opportunity for reconciliation) Austin, Tex., and is expected to gradu Joshua Jamnik of West Orange, out-of-town guests and the wedding stephanotis and bells of Ireland. consultant, and Dr. J. Paul Hieble, and Bread to be Given: Claiming ate next month. She worked in finance formerly of Scotch Plains, a child party was hosted by the bride's par Miss Mairen Fields Lenehan of our Mission. in New York City from 1997 to 2000. hood friend of the bridegroom, was ents at the Somerset H ills Hotel in D ire c to r, U ro lo g y R esearch at New York City, formerly o f West field, For more information, please The bridegroom earned a Bachelor the best man. Serving as groomsmen Warren. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuti was the maid of honor for her sister. call the church office at (908) 889- of Arts degree with honors from were James McClemens. 3rd ol Following a wedding trip to St. cals. She wore a sage, strapless, A -lin e 2100. Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. 1 lackettsiown and Kevin M cClem ens l.ueia in the Caribbean, the couple "Up to 4 percent of school age gown of iridescent taffeta, with a o/ M ai lion, both brothers of the bride resides in Cranford. children may have motor and vo dropped waist and belted. in 1995 and a Master o f Arts degree in cal tics, and in the majority of The bridal attendants, all friends Cultural Anthropology front the Uni cases, symptoms of Tourette Syn www.goIeader.com of the bride, included Mrs. Melissa versity of New Mexico at Albuquer Axeu of New York City. Mrs. que in 2000. He is a self-employed Catherine Einspruch of Seattle. freelance photographer and documen Wash., Miss Lauren Goldstein of tary filmmaker in Austin. Tex. A ttorney at L aw Austin, Tex., Miss Kristen Johnsen The rehearsal dinner was hosted of Hoboken and Ms. Helen Clement by the parents of the bridegroom. Thom as C. Jardim , Esq, of Boston, Mass, (honorary brides Lewis and Frances Horton, at the maid). A ll the bridal attendants wore Acquaviva delle fonti restaurant in Hersh, Ramsey & Berman, EC. sage gowns. W estfield. Lew is S. H orton, the father o f the A June bridal shower was given by bridegroom , was the best man. the maid of honor and the bridal Specializing in: The groomsmen included Lewis attendants, hosted by Mrs. Sonia EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES & G. Horton o f Mount Pleasant, S.C., Puorro at her home in Bridgewater. the brother o f the bridegroom ; Ronald Following a wedding trip to St. SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS Lee o f Clem son, S.C., a cousin o f the Lucia in the Caribbean, the couple REAL ESTATE St LAND USE bridegroom; Gray Jordan o f Atlanta, resides in Austin, Tex. 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Publication C. lie llli'stfu'lh tCi\t t t and The Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIMKS Thursday, November 27, 2003 Page 7 Interfaith Dialogue Strengthens Willow Grove Welcomes And Enriches Our Communities By REV. EDWARD H. CARLE will be better able to gain clarity All to Advent Festival As we gather around our Thanks about the things which make for SCOTCH PLAINS On Suiuki\. viding needv families in developing giving tables this year, many of my peace. 1 w ill also express my grati December 7. the W illow Grove Pres countries with live animals which thoughts turn toward those Ameri tude for those people in mv life who byterian Church of Scotch Plains they care fo r and vv hose natural prod cans who are on foreign battlefields, have led me in the paths o f peace and w ill hold its 25th annual Advent Fes ucts. such as eggs, m ilk and wool, as well as the civilian populations of clarity. tival from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Child can be sold to improve the family both Afghanistan and Iraq, w ho are As we enjoy the extra time for care for babies and toddlers w ill be income. living in a time of great instability thoughts and prayers this week dur available in the Children's Ark D epending on the size o f iiu ii and violence. ing the Thanksgiving holiday. 1 w ill Activities for adults and children vidual donations. Heifer Project will Ot late, every morning broadcast be especially grateful for a friend w ill be offered, including holiday crafts provide a needy family with a Hock and newspaper in the I ’.sTand around and colleague, the Reverend Dr. for home decor, cookie baking and o f chickens or a goat, a pair o f rabbits the world is filled w ith news of in Franklin Littell. icing; a Christmas playlet presented or a sheep. G ift cards w ill be avail creasing terrorist activities, stories Franklin's insights and worldview by and including all the children present able for purchase that Sunday. ot loss ot life both c iv ilia n and m ili reveal prophetic clarity about these (with a cute script and some adult Christians commemorate Advent tary. and the increasing risks and sorts of turbulent world events we guidance); fellowship over a simple during the four weeks preceding l)e threats posed by terrorists around the are going through. He has had ex supper, a brief time o f devotions, and cembei 25. For more information or world. traordinary life experiences, collabo singing of Christmas carols. to sign up for the event, please c;|ll The most recent bombings, on Jew rating and advising with groups who On display w ill be materials from the church office during weekday ish synagogues, the British consu w ork for justice and peace. Now in Heifer Project International, a mis morning hours at (908) 2 >2-5078 or late and bank headquarters in Tur his mid-80s. Franklin is still teach sion organization dedicated to pro Barbara Couphos at (90S) *22-7892. key. as w ell as those earlier in the ing as Distinguished Professor of month in Saudi Arabia, underscore Holocaust and Genocide studies at the point. the Richard Stockton College o f New As we gather around our Thanks Jersey. Varina Davis to be Topic giving tables this year, many o f mv For more than five decades. Dr. thoughts turn into prayers...prayers Littell has concerned himself with for peace-making and the peace the problems of Religious Liberty. For Historical Society makers ot the w orld w ho are hard at Extremism and the identification of W ELCOME THE SEASON...Mary and Mark Beshears, with sons Will and WESTFIELD Varina Howell mond during the war. their flight w ork, despite all o f the evidence and Totalitarian Movements. Matt, will light the tree on the front lawn of The Presbyterian Church in Davis. First Lady o f the South ( 18b I - from the city a lew days before the activity among the human family Concerned with these factors in Westfield on Sunday, November 30. at 7 p.m. A carol sing will follow the lighting 18b5), the w ife o f Jefferson Dav is, Union forces entered in A p ril o f 1865; which point to ongoing troubles, ter respect to democratic society, his ceremony, with refreshments to he served afterward in Assembly Hall. The w ill be s p o tlig h te d at the First the confusion during then capture on rorism and international strife. annual event is the kickoff of the Advent season for the church's Christmas particular interest is it) underline the Wednesday luncheon of the May 10 m Irw invillc. Ga. and the Additionally, my prayer is that we specific responsibility of academics celebration. The church is located at the corner of East Broad Street and Mountain Avenue. Westfield Historical Society at noon imprisonment of Jefferson Davis in and those in the religious on December 3. Fort Monroe. Va. Historic Group Lists communities...and for several years The luncheon, during which His Mr. M ille r w ill tell of the turm oil now his life and w ork has served tt) Presbyterian Deacons Slate Ulrica I Society Program Chairman Mrs. Davis went through during her Winners of Raffle challenge me to look more deeply Boh Miller w ill discuss Mrs. Davis, husband's imprisonment, and the cam MOUNTAINSIDE - Raffle win- into my responsibility as a religious w ill take place at B.G. Fields Restau paign and battles she waged for his ners for the Mountainside Historic leader. Blood Drive December 6 rant, located at 560 S pringfield A v eventual release in 1867. Preservation Committee's 2003 event While recently reviewing some of enue in Westfield. Jefferson Davis’ final days vvclc Dr. Littell's thoughtful writing, I was were presented with their prizes at FAN W O O D The deacons o f the sy stems, such as bone marrow re Mr. Miller said he became inter spent at Beauvoir, a small estate In reminded of the value of dialogue the Hetlield House in the borough on Fanwood Presbyterian Church will cipients. critically ill children and ested in Mrs. Davis after discovering B iloxi. M iss., w here he died in 1889. w ithin the interfaith community and September 21. conduct their annual blood drive on cancer patients.” said New Jersey she was the granddaughter o f New Mrs. Davis, who moved to New York the importance of open communica In addition, more than 40 new Saturday. December 6, from 8:30 B lood Serv ices spokeswoman M arie Jersey Governor Richard Howell City in 18 9 1, defended her husband's tion between face-to-face local bricks were dedicated to the memo a ni. to 2 p.m. in the church dining Porrestal. (1793-1801). He became curious name in word and print until her groups, in w hich public issues are rial walkway leading to the property room. She added that donors should eat about how her father had ended up in death in 1906. openly and adequately debated. in a ceremony the same day. Individuals can safely donate blood vv ithin two hours of donating and be Natchez. Miss, and the circumstances Regular attendees of the luncheon I w as also reminded o f the unique First prize, worth S5(X). went to George every 5b days. This year, in addition sure to bring proper identification. that led to his daughter meeting and will he contacted by telephone lo ness o f our own country, w hich is Gilcrest; second prize, worth $300, was toblooddonations. New Jersey Blood The church is located at the corner marrying Jefferson Davis. verify their reservations. Space per still seen as a land o f promise and won by M. DeG irlo; the $ 150 third prize Services will accept platelet dona o f M arline and I aCnande Avenues in Mr. Miller will talk about Mrs. milting, others may attend. Inter pluralism. I was reminded that Mus w'as claimed by Ted Zawislak. A ll are tions. Fanwood. For additional informa Davis' life with her husband, cover ested individuals are asked to call lim, Jew. Christian. Sikh and Bud Mountainside residents. "Platelets are needed fo r people tion, please call the church office at ing his years as a United Stales Sena (908) 233-2930 hy noon on Monday, dhist. as well as many others, expe Tim McEvoy, also of suffering from suppressed immune (908) 889-8891. tor. a hero in the war with Mexico, December I. Mountainside, donated his fourth rience a religious liberty that is unique the United States Secretary o f War, prize w in o f $50 back to support the to the American democratic and President of the Confederacy First Congregational Hetlield House. experiment...and that we are pro AARP Chapter to Present during the Civil War. Winning raffle numbers were tected by law in expressing it! lie will discuss their life in Rich To Resume Concerts In this season of gratitude and drawn by Jamie Winter, winner of WESTFIELD The First Con the Deerfield School essay contest Thanksgiving, I hope to rededicate Holiday Luncheon Tuesday gregational Church of Westfield, lo sponsored by the Mountainside His myself to interfaith dialogue, not Ens. Murphy Reports eated at 125 Elmer Street, w ill iv toric Preservation C om m ittee in June. neglecting it or taking it for granted, WESTFIELD Westfield Area ads. Desserts and beverages w ill be To Naval Air Station sume its Mid-Day Musieales concert Cynthia West handled the brick but enjoying the richness, the depth Chapter No. 4137 of the American served, as well as free wine and soda. series on Wednesday, December 3, at FANWOOD United Suites dedication on behalf of the and the diversity that it encourages, Association of Retired Persons will Disk jockey Win Ballou will pro noon. Navy Ensign Rebekah Murphy, Mountainside Historic Preservation and am looking forward to the clarity hold its Annual Holiday Luncheon vide the entertainment with his inter The first of three concerts in De the daughter o f Judy A. and Paul Committee, overseers of the historic it may bring us here in Westfield. Are on Tuesday, December 2. at noon at pretations of Christmas and popular eember w ill feature internationally R. Murphy of Fanwood, recently property. you interested? W ill you join me? The Westwood in Garwood. music, including some "golden old celebrated pianist Juana Xayas in a reported for duly at Naval Air Sta "We’ve got lots of work ahead of ***** The luncheon w ill feature an inter ies.” He will also sing and invite program o f works by Scarlatti. I iszt tion in Kingsville, Tex. us in maintaining this property, and Reverend Carl! serves as Senior national buffet, including several audience participation at various Schumann and Chopin. Ms. ’/.ayas A 1998 graduate of the Pingry choices o f appetizers, entrees and sal- tim es. has performed throughout Europe, wre really appreciate Mr. McEvoy’s Pastor of the First United Methodist School in Martinsville, Ensign Members and non-members alike South A m erica and the U nited States. generosity,” said Committee Presi Church o f Westfield, located at One Murphy joined the Navy in May arc invited to attend. The total cost is These free, hall -hour program s are dent Scott Daniels. Fast Broad Street. Presbyterian Church of 2002. She graduated from the $ 2 0 , including the gratuity. F ob fu r presented in the church sanctuary, United States Naval Academy in To Conduct Book Fair ther information or reservations, and are f ollowed hy a soup and sand Annapolis, Md. with a Bachelor WESTFIELD — The Presbyte please call Chairwoman Marie Stock wich luncheon available for $5 in the o f Science degree in 2002. Free Seminar Scheduled rian Church in Westfield w ill hold a at (908) 925-2536. church social hall. Book Fair irt Assem bly H all, located in the lower level o f the Parish I louse On Retirement Planning til 140 M ountain Avenue, on three IHJE SOREEEE consecutive Sundays. MOUNTAINSIDE - A retire Financial counselor Ed Sjonell Holiday Trunk Show The fair will be held November w ill share over 30 years of experi ment planning seminar, open to 30, December 7 and 14, from noon ence and personal tips to help par Sunday. De the public, w ill be offered at the to 1:30 p.m. Books for children and ticipants focus their goals lor re ! (M) P.M Mountainside Public Library on adults will be provided by the Town tire m e n t. Monday, December 1. at 7:30 p.m. Book Store in W estfield. Topics will include file insur Twenty percent o f all proceeds are ance. health insurance and long Holy Trinity Seniors to he donated to the After-School term care plans. Program for children at the Presbyte To Meet December 8 Mr. Sjonell w ill also review 401 k rian Center in Elizabcthport. WESTFIELD - The Senior Social and 403b plans. IRAs. Roth IRAs. Club of Holy Trinity will meet on annuities, bonds, indexes and other Monday. December 8, at 1:30 p.m. in tax-saving options. Caregivers Meeting the gymnasiunt/auditorium ol the He has provided private coun Slated For Monday tfjtid/./// time jo -v fJw y.t Holy Trinity Interparoehial School seling and conducted many WESTFIELD — A support group in Westfield. courses and workshops at Union for individuals caring for elderly or A catered luncheon w ill be served. County College and area adult S k a tc i4 chronically ill loved ones w ill meet on Reservations may be made by call schools. Miniature Limited Edition December I at 8 p.m. in the Parish ing Dominic Lisanti at (908) 233- The Friends of the Mountainside Center of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic 7180. The deadline for reservations Public Library are sponsoring this Church on Lamberts M ill Road in is Wednesday, December 3. program, which is free and open to Westfield. On December 3. club members everyone. The group meets on the first non will attend a luncheon and Christ To register or for more informa Juxtapose Gallery holiday Monday o f each month. These mas show at the Hunterdon Hills tion. please call (908) 233-0115 or 58 Elm Street are information and sharing sessions. Playhouse. A trip to the New Jersey visit the Mountainside Public L i Westfield, NJ For more information, please call Perform ing A rts Center in Newark is brary, located at Constitution Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1867. planned for the spring. Plaza, during regular library hours. Shake cZhe. Pressings Susan Petrick, MEd, LDTC, CET O t cZhe Season Board Certified Educational Therapist $10 OFF purchase of 550 or more Dyslexia Specialist $20 OFF Specialist in the Disorder of Written Expression purchase of S 100 or more Creator of “Picture to Write®” - a uniquely effective writing technique Volid fhru December 7th {sate Hems and layaways excluded) Announces Holiday hours begin December I st the opening of offices in Westfield, NJ M. 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Pubijcation Page 8 Thursday, November 27, 2003 d l l ' lU ratfirli) IT m V r ami The Scotch I’lains - Ianwood TIMES WF Planning Board OK s Indian Summer This Fall Strikes Beauty Through Thanksgiving Wolfgang Puck for Elm St. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ' cerncd about pedestrian salety cross w ill he opening a numberof Wolfgang ing film Street and North Avenue, puck I express franchise chains in the specifically. New York and New Jersey area in Restaurants opposed to the cluding the proposed Westfield loca Wolfgang Puck protect include tion and the newly opened Hoboken Vicki’s Diner, Ferraro s Restaurant. location, lie is also a franchise owner The Northside Trattoria, I he Mojave of Wend) Restaurants. G rill, Sweet W aters Steak House, According to Mr. Magnes’ last tes Cosimo's, Theresa's, Jeffrey's. 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Garwood and compete in and around kehier Stadium. Female athletes will now base their accuracy, and production values. (908) 789-0140 or Toll-free (877) MATT-FAC ow n restrooms, a locher room, team room and coaches office. The restrooms will also he handicapped accessible for both athletes and fans. \ new weight mom is part of the plan, with a separate entrance from the boys' field house so that Tel: 908 232 4407 • e-mail soles@goleader com weight training equipment can he shared. It is anticipated that the new facility M o n -F r i 1 0 t o 6 • T m u r s 1 0 t o 8 • S u n 1 2 t o 5 will he ready for the spring season. A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication______Jin - IHcatficlti HGjuVr and The Scotch Plains - Fanwood TIM ES Thursday, November 27, 2003 Faye 0 See it till in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com T h e W e e k i n S p o r t s Pages ‘M2 H u ; T u r k e y D a y F o o t b a l l G a m e s : For an exciting late morning early afternoon activity prior to consuming vast amounts o f turkey and the trimmings, try attending the local Thanksgiving Day foot ball games For Westfield residents, the Westfield High School Blue Dev ils vv ill "talk turkey" with the Car dinals o f Plainfield at Gary Kehler Stadium in W estfield at I I a in. Scotch Plains and Fanwood resi dents can enjoy a showdown be tween the 9 -1. i 7th-ranked Scotch Plains Fanwood Raiders and I he Fli/abeth Minutemen in Scotch Plains at l I a m . Last year, in the 98th meeting between the tw o foes. Westfield trimmed the Cardinals. 14-6. Hie Raiders clocked the Minutemen. 33-b. m Fli/abeth. Senior backup Horne® R C o rb in (2002 file s) fo r 7>® W estfield L e s d e t and The Times quarterback Marked Harrison HANDING I HI B.AI.I TO DAI A ...Blue Devil quarterback Jan Cocoz/iello, No. 12. hands off to running back Pat Daly. No. 40. during the *>Hth I'urkey Day tossed tw o touchdown passes and meeting between Westfield and Plainfield. Westfield de-feathered the Cardi- engineered an offensive machine i nals, 14-6. to lip its Turkey Day record to 50-41-7. that also chewed up 3 2 1 yards on ...... , ,...... , ...... Dnvld B Corbin lor The Westfield Lender nnd The Times the ground, including three touch ( III-WING II 17. y \KDS Rl SUING Willi \ ID ...Raider halfback I akiem I neken, No. gets great bloeks from down runs. I ravis Hoff and Kyle Baker and holts 72 yards for a touchdown. I.oekery rushed for 172 yards against the Bombers. Devils Seek 4th-Straight LOCKERY KJMULJiSS 172YDS. I TIE ROM 2 Tl>. I BM W , ' J7> Verses Cardinal Gridders Football Raiders, ‘Wild Dogs’ Silence By l> W II) K. CORBIN I d rranchma. "Could you imagine! We could have heen playing Scotch Records do not always show the Plains again. The place w ould have true strength o f a team The Westfield been packed." Top-Seeded Bombers, 28-24, in Semis High School football team, with a 4- I (Hiking now toward the Plainfield 5 record, seek to even its record at the game, a victory for the Blue Devil B> I> \\ ID 11. CORBIN third quarter, and Boll had 1° yards il lo them," said liaehi. "We i.in right answered with the same intensity annual Westfield/Plainfield Thanks gridders would also make il four in \ .1 it on nine carries, including two. one up the gul We dominated them up l he Raiders' fans and cheerleaders going Day game held at kehler Sta a-row against the C ardinals and seven Hie Scotch Plains Fanwood High v aid I I) runs Iron!. Our hacks were blocking." were roaring, and so were the Bomb dium in Westfield at I I a m Plainfield in the past 10 years Last year. School looiball Raiders, the onlv " I ’ m not the man you should be W ith relerence to Ins crucial sack ers' Ians and cheerleaders. Il was enters the game with a 6-3 record. Westfield won 14 6 and there was no learn ol the lour remaining conicml interview mg right now I akiem did in the third quarter. Baclu said. "We school spuii at ils best Not performing to their potential, clear winner mini time was w inding ers lor the North Jersev, Section 2. a great job, best game all y ear." said slarled lo blitz more, lie (Bomhei Poore p) completions in 21 at the Blue Devils lost their first three low m the fourth quarter. Jan ( iroup 3 crow n not ranked in the lop Baker modestly. Our line did an quarterback Mark Poore) was a little tempts foi 9(> yards) surprised the games of the season before rebound Cocoz/iello, then a junior, gave the 20. silenced the 15th ranked awesome job as ihoy have all yeai loo eonlideni hack (here. He also Raiders in the first quarter by launch ing to win four-in -a-row. Next, the Blue Devils the edge they needed Sayreville Bombers. 28-24, in the Boll opened up the holes for us” gave me a shot earlier m the game. I mg an aerial allack. lhe Raiders Blue Devils went for the gusto, at with a 49-yard touchdow n scramble. semifinals in Sayreville on Novcm Defensively, the "W ild Dogs" wanted lo give one hack lo him and became v ielim s o f tw o pass iuterfei tempting a two-point conversion, In 2001. senior quarterback Louis her 22 Hie 9 I Raiders prevailed mounted a furious sack attach Boll I did " encc calls that resulted m a 10 0 against once-defeated Union and Mercer smashed into the end /one on vv ith the strength ol ns 12 3 punch had 13 tackles and an interception The bailie for dominance was also Bomhei lead, l he lust score came came up short. 20 10. Then in the a fourth a nil-goal situation from the ol running hacks I akiem I oekery. and Marc I ahiano pulled dow n II m the stands between the opposing w hen Bomber Matt Kenney hooted a quarterfinals of the North Jersey. one with 45 seconds remaining to Kyle Baker and Iravis Boll and Ms Bombers and recorded a seven yard bands, fans and cheerleaders. When '5 yard field goal with 5:51 on the Section 2. Group 2 tournament, they give the Blue Devils a. 24-21. win "W ild D og" defense that lim ited the sack. Charlie Baclu made five lack the highly spirited Sayreville hand clock and the second score came proved they could move the ball over the 7-3 Cardinals. In 2000. the 10 I Bombers lo 107 rushing yards les and had tw o sacks, one an I I vibrated the stands, the Raider hand CONTINUED ON PAOE 11 against undefeated, ISth-rankcd Blue Dev ils reigned supreme with a. I he Raiders totaled 311 yards on yard dump in the third quarter. Tim Sayreville, but were held off, 20-I f 42-25. conquest the highest amount the ground and quarterback Dan Kails had seven tackles and a sack deny ing them a rematch against rival of points scored in the OH turkey I a forge com pleted six o f I I passes and Mike I)ini/o had six tackles and I oiMiih j l<.i Uu .fn / i cl Scotch Plains f anwood m the semi meetings dating hack to 1000 lor 55 yards. I.oekery chewed up 172 a sack while Kevin Urban and Matt • ‘Kv/n/u if /n //i i ■'Hvc/iin Develop 2 rolls of film and receive Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs Hostess Gifts, Entertaining ideas A FREE Holiday Decorating Advice. 50% off the second roll with this ad. * HOLIDAY MOURN ^ P a r k e r Repairs • Gutters STARTING NOV Itt mSm <**t*em • AUTHORIZED D e a l e r N ik o n . Ca n o n . P enyax. O lym pus H u - l 7 am • 5 pm I.V/N |r t r « K Blue Devil Boys Finish Soccer Season, 12-6-1 By DAVID B. ('ORBIN' career victors as a head coach ( which \;i, u,H\ Written for The Westfield lender und lIn limes includes soccer, tennis and swim Expectations may not have been ming). with the first win of the sea reached this season bin the W estfield son and presently totals 711. Form er High School boys soccer team fin Westfield High School Athletic D i ished with a respectable 12-6-1 rector and coach. Gary Kehler. cur record. The Blue Devils were rently holds the highest total as a shocked. 2-1. by New Providence in coach with 739 victories - 171 in the quarterfinals o f the l nion County football. 239 in wrestling and 329 in CLOSING IN FOR THE TACKLE.. .Westfield I’M \ plasers Joe sall- fl'C ) Tournament and fell, 5-2. to g olf. Llobera, No. 44. Austin Kolnick. No. 14. Eddie Simmons, No. 12. and Kevin I5th-ranked Bridgewatcr-Raritan in Aware <4 people keeping track. Neyljtn, No. 13, close in on the tackle. David B Corbin for The W estfield L e ad er an d The Times the North Jersey. Section 2. G roup 4 Kapner. who also coaches boys ten lilui* Devil Slaty Osborn nis in the spring, said. "Probably tournament. Millburn Tops Westfield PAL A Raiders Place 4 Gymnasts In Grid Kid Super Bowl. 13-0 In All-County First Team The Westfield PAL A" football team and Antonio Santanastaso punished dropped a 13-0 decision to Millburn in hallearrvers and defensive backs C harlie Read. Mike Wikander. Danny Selert and Four Scotch Plains I anwood High teammate, junior Katie Zaleski. made the Super Bowl on November 23. Both Dan Ramalho shut dim n opponents pass School gymnasts received All I nion the First leant on beam w ith a 9.03 offenses fought for every yard in this ing attacks. County (UC) First leant (Coaches) and the bars at 8.77. Kate B reuningcr contest dominated by the defense. Millburn broke the stalemate late in The Blue Devils boast an outstanding was First Team in vault at 8.85 and the second quarter alter recovering a coaching staff led by head coach Owen Jackie DeJohn on door at 9.02. Blue Devil tumble near midfield Their Brand, ablv assisted" by offensive coor Westfield Blue Devil freshman drive, aided by a facemask penalty, re dinator. John Dugan and defensive coor Claire Macdonald made the Second sulted in a one-yard TD run and PA I tor dinators Scott Selert and Humberto Vall- Team on all four events, scoring 8.67 a 7-0 lead. Fate in the game, with llobera. Their dedication to the boys in vault, 8.43 on beam. 8 .4 15 on bars Westfield playing catch up. M illburn over many years (coaches Brand and Dugan for the past six years) taught and 8.83 on floor. Blue Devil Stacy scored a defensive TD on an interception Osborn was Second Team in vault at return. character as well as loothall. 8.65. bars at 8.75 and flo o r at 8.83. The Westfield "A " team finished with an H-l regular-season record, including Jenna Skoller was Second Team in a v ictory over Millburn. a division cham Westfield 76er’s Get 3rd vault at 8.48 and Kathryn B rucia on pionship and a playoff win to earn the bars at 8.27. At Slam Fest Tourney D avid B. C o rb in fo r The W e stfie ld Lo ad er and The Times Super Bowl hid The team posted six Union Catholic Viking Alyssa FIRST I FA VI Al l - l MON COUNTY...Blue Devil Malt McManus, No. 8, shutouts on the season. The Westfield 76er's finished third in Lewandowski was Second Team in along with Fee Tomasso and Brendan Egan were named First Team All-1 nion Snl Westfield players were honored the First Annual 3-on-3 Slam Lest Tour vault at 8.77. beam at 8.58. floor at County (Coaches Poll). with Nelection to the A ll Star Team: («)B nament sponsored by the Jersey Liberty 8.67 and bars at 8.34 and teammate Kevin Ncylan, running hacks Eddie Basketball Association this past week Kristy Napolitano on floor at 8.79 I he Blue Devils did have some next fall, w hich would he right be Simmons and Mike Phillips and line end. The Tournament was held at Raritan Valley Community College and included and beam at 8.53. Raider laylor sweet revenge when they defeated cause soccer is my best sp o rt" men John Dugan. Joe Vall-llobera and Josh Gribbin. 27 girls and boys teams in age groups Montagna was Second Team in vault Linden, this year's UC champions, Tomasso, Egan and McManus, all Every player on the roster contributed ranging from 10 to 15 years old at 8.67, flo o r at 8.89 and bars at 8.52. on October 15 after losing to them seniors, have been selected to the to the team's success Ryan Brand ran Westfield 76er s Kevin Hearon. early in the season. Also, after hav First Team All-Union County Jackie Tuinolo was Second 'leant in the ball with authority. Linemen John Bobby Oberlander. Jon Brucia and John (Coaches' poll). Aware that he is vault at 8.52 and beam at 8.65. Zaleski ing d iffic u lty h itting the net all sea Dilorio, Alex Falk, Tommy Wansaw, Bohlinger won their first two games was Second Team in vault at 8.57 son, the Blue D evil hoys routed E liza graduating seven o f Ins I I starters, Ryan Scanlon and Robert Witkowski against the Central Jersey Hoops and and DeJohn on beam at 8.59. beth 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the Kapner said. "That's high school! won (he* war in the trenches. Tight end St. Ann's Panthers. 15-11. and. 15 8, D avid B. C o rb in fo r The Leader and The Times state tournament. We play by the rules. We don't re John W ilt and wideouls Mike Fitzpatrick, respectively. In their third game, the Raider Katie Zaleski "Beating Linden was big and so cruit. Every year we start with a Harry Bernstein and Anthony Garcia boys ran up against the eventual divi sion champions, the Branehburg Blue honors in gymnastics, l our Westlicld Kaniapo Boys Stop was the second half hurst against clean slate " fulfilled their assignments admirably. QB Evan Shapiro showed a strong arm Devils, and lost. 15-10. Ihe 76er s High School gymnasts, two Union Elizabeth because we haven't been won their last game. 15-9. over the Raiders in Shootout scoring all year. The hard work fi Linebackers Patrick Stanley, Scott Catholic and four Raiders also re SPF Soccer Assn. Sets Newman. Austin Rolniek, Ricky Ruhl Somerset 4. ceived All UC Second Team recog After a fabulous comeback from a nally cante together." said Blue Devil nition. 2-0 deficit, the No. 7 Scotch Plains Head Coach George Kapner. Registration Dates Cranford High School sensation Fan wood High School hoys soccer Westfield netted 37 goals and The Scotch Plains! an wood Soc Bridget Murphy topped the First team fell to No. 2 Ramapo in a yielded 28 tins season and was led by cer Association is accepting online Team list in every category with a 9 .1 shootout in the ( Iroup 3 semifinals at senior Tri-Captains Brendan Egan, registration for the following pro grams: winter Indoor for Kindergar in the vault, a 9.2 on the balance Jersey City University in Jersey City who put in nine goals and added five ten and 1st grade only and spring for on November 17. Ramapo’s Steve assists, and I >cc Tomasso, w ho scored beam, 9.243 on the uneven bars and Pre-K, 3rd grade and above (House six goals and had eight assists. Se a 9.37 on the flo or exercises. Raider Heller clinched the victory by rip Teague <& Intercounty). Kyla Mende/ made the First leant in ping in the fifth of five successful niors Mike So IT a netted live goals The on-line registration system w ill the beam with a mark of 8.695. the penally shots. and four assists and Dan Mahoney now permit payment by check as well bars at 8.85 and the floor at 9.095 and Striker Jim Taranto, assisted by had tw o goals and tw o assists. as credit card. Registration for the Steve Gigante, scored to give 23-0-1 Juniors Billy Schoenbach scored winter programs w ill close December Indian Hills Oii ls Stop Ramapo a 1-0 lead midway through six goals and had two assists aud 13. RegtstiuUon tor die spring w ill the first half. Teammate Elliot Osnfo Brady I an put in five goals and bad close on December 31. To register, go GI. in Soccer, 2-1) scored early in the second half be three assists. Senior M alt M cM anus to https://ssl.de mo sphere.com/ s u m rrs : SPI SA/ or follow the link from http:/ fite No. I I Indian I Jills High fore Raider Ryan Bre/nilsky headed contributed three assists. /www. spfsocccr.com. School girls soccer leant held G over m a cross from Fd Z a /v a li w ith 23 "I thought he (Lau) and ! Walk-in registration w ill lx* held on fAAf T E Sr it A if r r s r nor Livingston stars Chrissic Sidie minutes remaining. Bre/nilsky knot Schoenbach really came on strong as Wednesday, December 3 front 7:30 to and Meredith Talbot in check to grab ted the score on a direct kick front the year progressed,’’ said Kapner. 9:00 p.m. at the* Fan wood Train Station a 2-0 victory in the Group 2 state 20-yards out w ith 12 minutes left in Senior goalie Brian Pi rot recorded (Northside/westboimd track side). semifinals in Ramsey on November regulation. 63 saves, yielded 15 goals and had Children currently playing in the 18. The 16-6-1 Highlanders were Freshman Bryan Meredith made one shutout. Junior goalie Jeff Kindergarten. 1st and 2nd grade d ivi limited to only one shot on goal. 10 saves fo r the 22-3-1 Raiders and Greenlaw recorded 76 saves, allowed sions do not need to register for the PLACING THIRD AT SLAM FEST...The Westfield 7fter s, Kevin Hearon, Kerrie Wilson scored a goal in both Antir Haghshenas stopped four for 13 goals and had three shutouts. Spring season. These programs are BobbY Oberlander, Jon Brucia and Joint Bohlinger, finished third in Slant Fest lull-year programs (Fall Spring). halves for 19-3-2 Indian Hills. Ramapo. Kapner did recognize his 7()()th & 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Goods & Services You Need! GREEN MEADOWS LANDSCAPE SVC LLC. “Experience the Difference." Sitter I97S “FOR Residential & Commercial J.C.ALDANAinc, GUTTER O v PERFECTION” COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN K i l l moo fLOOKS Home Improvements. 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"She did The Raiders put together a 10 play d o w n s .a the Raidet 2S. I oekery, on The map ot New Jersey girls soe a great job up front. She did have a 55-yard march that ended w uh Bolt"s the lust offensive play, got great ver hotspots now includes Scotch few nagging injuries but she fought one yard I D plunge w ith 2 37 k*It in blocks from tight etui Baelu and full Plains-Fanwood High School as this through it." the half. Alter Boll s interception, back Boll and broke downficld for year s Raiders broke the top-20 sev Senior Co-Captains Michelle (he Raiders attempted to tie the game Ins ’7 yard I D run to give the Raid eral times, won the Watchung Con Fischer and Chelsea Mintz rippled just he lore the half but Mike ers a 21 17 lead with 10 50 rem ain ference (WC) title and finished with the net several times each as Fischer Baumwoil's field go.tl attempt was ing m the game a 13-3-3 record. netted seven goals and five assists blocked "W e tried that play in the first half "It was nice for the kids to get and Mintz netted two goals and two W ith ' 02 left in the third quarter, and it didn’t work. I cut outside. I( ranked." commented second-year assists. Seniors Katie Bantz scored a the Bombers took a I " ’ load w hen was my fault. W hen we ran it again, Raider Head Coach Kevin Ewing, goal and an assist. Kristen Bover had Poore rumbled 19 yards for the I D out fullback 11a v is Hoff and our who had been an assistant for five a goal and Nicole Datum added two tight etui (.'hatlie Baelu told me one years. assists However, the Raiders showed then movie with a seven-play. 70-yard is going ti> Block outside and one is The Raiders also defeated Charlene Bronokow ski fired in four D avid B. Corbin lot The W e stfie ld Leader and The Times ANOTHER RAIDER ‘KILLER It'... Halfback Kyle Baker, No. 33. rushed for march that ended with Baker’s (wo going lo block inside I he hole was Westfield, who had made it to the goals and contributed three assists. 89 yards and scored a touchdown in the Raiders' 28-24 win over Savreville. yard I’D run w ith 3:48 on the clock. there." explained I oekery. state Group 4 finals last year. 1-0. Kristen /v ia a n d Meaghan Kelly had Baker carried six times lot 03 v arils I display mg I he fine nature o! chain earls in the season and tied them. 0- tw o goals and an assist each and pious, the Bombers boomed back with 0. on October 23 to clinch the WC Kelly Rigano netted three goals and ,t 67-yard I'D drive when Shaunc title. five assists w hile A llie Zazzali and FSPY Piranha Boys Submerge I homas sped in from the five w ith "It was a big test fo r us because Lisa ( ’armada had three goals and an 7:37 left But the Raiders were lum Westfield is always a good team. It is assist each. pry and I oekery quickly gobbled up nice to beat W estfield because they Among the several talented fresh Red Bank Swimmers, 105-103 77 y aids on four carries to put the ball are always well coached and have a men. center midfielder Allie The Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA 10s) Baliko (38 U ) and Ryan Henkels on the Bomber one w here B oll hashed good group of kids over there. It Hambleton scored five goals and had 11 SPY) Piranhas boys swim team pulled (30 44). and ( I I 12s) Zach Pearl (31.22) m for the I D with 5:42 remaining. showed me that these young kids 10 assists. out a. 105-103. victory over the Red and Mike Henkels <34 'I ) came in first Ihe Bombers wanted to answer, could play." said Ewing. "S he's an excellent player. She Bank YM CA on November 15. evening and third. (13-14s) D Livolsi netted but w ith 2 21 left. I abiano sacked Ewing's most memorable game doesn't play like a freshman. She has its record lo l-l second in 1:05.47 and Matt Green third Poore on a fourth down play for a other than Westfield was against Hie Piranhas dominated individual excellent experience in club soccer." in I (to 31 ( I 5 1 Ss) James Eiv olsi seven yard loss. C ranford later in the season where said Ewing. medley, with first-place finishes in all (2:01.32) and Ry an I lauptman (2:10 4(0 " I he right side, the left side, ev they were missing five or six starters age groups. (0-10) Greg Baliko look first placed lit si and third Another freshman, goalie Lauren cry body did w ell today I Ins w as a but still won. "The other kids came Mains, allowed only nine goals all in 1:17.48 and Kevin Jan was thud in In butterfly. tSAil's) G ajd/is/ and I 28.30. 1 I I2i Zack Peart touched first wat today, "staledI oekery "Wenever m and really stepped up It showed season m the 10games fo ra .47 goals 1 Behoui touched 2 ) in 18.08 and 24 U. in 1 os 24 (13-14) Scott Marino respectively. (0 K M Dunn (36 S ri. Jan put out heads down We worked too the depth that we had and the charac per game against average and posted (2:0023) and Daniel Livolsi (2:22.02) (40.40) and Daly (40.56) swept i l l hard k' go home losers" ter ot the kids on the team." he said. 12 shutouts. turned in 1-2 touches and (15 IS) Eric 12s) Walker (20.80) and Jon Kosemck We dominated on dclense. Ev Offensively, the Raiders totaled "She's extremely bright and an Swenson 12:07:00), Pat Dauno 12 10.42) (34.28) touched I ' and (13 14) Ivc ley cry hotly w as hustling. We kept driv 56 goals and 50 assists and ju n io r outstanding athlete. She w ill be on and Stephen Rosales (2:11.05) swept w as first in I 03 31. (15-18) Jon mg. We i ante out victorious." ex Jenna Balestriere led the team w ith varsity basketball and varsity soft In freestyle. iStVl's) Ryan (iaid /is/ Sheffield’s 56.80 earned him third pressed I abiano "We are the top 10 goals and 12 assists. (15.23), Harris Nagle (1502) and lim In freestyle relay. (SiYl's) Nagle. .1 ball She's such a good athlete with dogs today!" "Jenna did a great jo b ." said Ew mg. the best hands on the team." Ew ing Walsh (10 53) swept, while 0> 10s) Joe Peart, Walsh and G ajd/is/ (1:10 23). Dunn (32.70) and Mike Daly (33 54). and (0 IDs) Daly, R I lenkels, I Hunt and Sc. PI-Fanwood 0 7 7 14 28 "W e started her out at halfback and pointed out. Ralph Rapuano and ill 12s) Ink Walker (27o7i and Baliko (2:1 2.77) claimed first Sayrevillo 10 0 7 7 24 moved her up to forward, but unfor With five graduating seniors and Donnie Keenan (27 81) finished first tunately. we had a number of injuries only tw o o f them starters, the Raid and second. (13 14) Jon Eeelcy's 57.50 Ralph Rapuano Wins in midseason and we had to move ers have a bright future. look third. (15 I Ns) CJ Smiley (51.77) Jenna back to center midfield w here "W e have nine starters returning. and David llauptman (5200) took sec MVP Soccer Award Hye- Young Choi she's not used to playing. But we We have started IS kids during the ond and third. Rf.illoi in tlif WLsilifld O lliff |9 ‘Ki JIKL' needed someone with experience to season, so we have a lot returning In breaststroke, (8*V Is ) Sam Behoui I alayette College men's soccer play ei take over in the m iddle and she d id a and they want to do well in the look first in 27.50 and Jell Pearl second Ralph Rapuano o f Westfield was named N |/\K ( iii It- of 1 xffllciK f Saifs Award great job. If we would have had her counties and the states next year." m 2.8 ON. (0 10) John Murphy placed the Mosi Valuable Player in the Patriot I .old: I9K7 7001. IM.ilinuin: .’(102 l eague Im iinam ent Rapuano. who up front all season, the goals w ould stated Ewing. "W e have the ability to third m 48.12 and ( II 12) Keenan was Visit me .it my website: second in 38 1 I . 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CL In' llk'sstfii'lDi H leafier and The Scotch Plains - Fanwood IIMES MID JERSEY CHAMPS...The Westfield Cosmos 1 11 Travel Soccer team placed first in its flight in the Mid New Jersey Youth Soccer Association on November 22 with a, 2-0, win over the Livingston Legend. Rob McNair of UK Elite is the coach, David Zagorski is the manager and Eollo Ericksson assists. Pictured, left to right, are: front row ; Erie Bver, Ryan Murray, Erie Schoenbach, IN ON THE FOOTBALL ACTION...The Westfield PAL Flag Football pro INTER-COUNTY SOCCER CHAMPS...The Wcslflild Blue Devils UI4 (*irls Andrew Garfinkel. Dan Eliades, Steven Korn, Evan Gingrich and Brandon soccer team won the Inter-county Championship. Pictured, left to right, are: gram, coordinated by John Dugan, bad a fine season. Three girls participated Gold; Back row, Joseph Greenspan, Phillip Mendel, Heemu Khedr, Ryan in the program this year and more girls will he encouraged to play flag football front row; Jamie Freeman, Cab O’Leary, Danielle Infantino, Alii Kchler and Heine, Joakim Eriksson, Zack Zagorski, Evan Heroux and John Serzan. Lrin Miller; second row, Stephanie Slodyzcka, Erin Scialahha, Ally Oherlander, next fall. Pictured, left to right, are: Madison Mone, Braeden Mudd and I* rin Bunge, Ariel Magnanini, Melissa Gallagher, Krissy VVendel, Melia Parsloe Kathleen O’Donnell-Pickcrt. and Arielle Gale; hack row, Coaches Glenn Kehler, Boh Gallagher, Rich Scialahha, Boh Magnanini and Ld Miller. Westfield PAL ‘B’ Boys Fall Westfield U14 Girls Capture To Richmond Boro Grid Kids Westfield’s seventh grade PAL " B " hut RB rumbled for another TD. Evan Soccer Championship football team fell, 29-0, to Richmond Paulen added defensive power and Gerald Sehuman and Nick DeFraites both had The Weslficld Blue Devils UI4 girls an uncld'eated season. Both learns Boro (RB) on November 23 in the .Sub timely tackles, hut RB added a third TD. soccer team won the inter county soc squared o ff with 11-0-3 records and had urban League’ s Youth Football Confer In the second half, Chris Jacob. Moran cer championship with a 2-0 victory previously lied. 2-2. in I he first game of ence Super Bowl game. and Michael Carpetto made good defen over previously unbeaten Union to cap the season. Ricardo Johnson and Brandon Rollniek sive hits. Sam Murphy nearly had a Gabrielle O'Leary scored Westfield's had good runs early in the game with touchhack. RB fought back, took over first goal o ff a rebound on a shot from blocking from Dan Ludlum. Michael PUBLIC NOTICE possession and scored their fourth TD. Stephanie Slodyzcka. Union applied tre Tarnofsky, Eric Moran, Tyshon Allen Babetski, Rolniek and Chris Rhodes, TOWN OF WESTFIELD mendous pressure before the end of the and Joe Kama but could not score. RB s BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT with blocking from Matthew Stroup. lirsi half; however, Westfield first score came despite valiant defen W ill John and Alex Debbie, chewed up The Board of Adjustment of the Town of goaltender, Erin Scialahha (14 saves in sive tackles by Michael Clark and James Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday I he game) along with defenders Krissy Diddell. some yardage but the powerhouse RB December 8,2003 in the Council Chambers Wendell, Allison Oherlander, Danielle Ricardo Johnson took a handoff from would not let Westfield penetrate. al the Municipal Building. 425 East Broad Infantino, Melissa Gallagher. Melia QB Tony D ilorio and rushed with assis John G ilm artin. Jake Fox. Jordon Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:00 p.m. Parsloe. Erin Bangc and Ariel tance from Chris Sheehan and Craig Johnson and Frank Lewis contributed to hear and consider the following appeals Dyer, but RB later recovered a fumble. defensively. Assistant coaches B ill Bow for variance from the requirements of the Magnanini successfully defended. David Babetski and Rollniek added runs ers and Paul Harbaugh along with Head Westfield Land Use Ordinance: One o f West field's leading scorers, Rachael Si. Lifer, was unable to play UNDEFEATED SOCCER SEASON...The Westfield Jaguars third-grade girls hut RB held tight. Coach Fred DeFazio guided the team Bella Bronze Tanning Studio, LLC, seek soccer team finished its season undefeated. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Defensemen Brett DeFazio deflected through a terrific season and into the ing permission to occupy tenant space at due to an injured ankle, hut Arielle Gale shifted to the left side and made some Nicole Pazdro, Lauren Oherlander, Kristen Pazdro, Chandler Robertson, Aditi a pass and Jimmy Reardon made a tackle, Super Bowl. 928 South Avenue West, Block 2606, Lot Jain and Elizabeth Cusick; second row, Christina (Julia, Emily Hutchinson, 15 (space previously occupied by OptiCare) great runs al the Union defense along and erect a free standing sign in addition to with Jamie Freeman. Lily Sisto, Betsy Crossland, Allison llarth. Coaches George Cusick and Boh proposed wall signage The proposed use Union pulled up their back defenders Oherlander. Missing is Caity Meixner is a permitted use in the zone. Applicant in the second half. Westfield answered seeks variance from the following sections with some fine runs bin did not score Westfield Jaguars Have Leonardis Selected of the Land Use Ordinance: until Erin M iller, assisted by A lii Kehler. Section 17.02C.8 a and 17.02C7e re quires 29 parking spaces for the combined found the net with three minutes left in Unbeaten Season All-Region F. Hockey uses on the property - 14 spaces are exist ihe game. The Westfield third grade girls soccer MADISON Fuirlcigh Dickinson ing and proposed. Both learns played very hard and Jaguars just completed a successful 2003 University (FDU) Field Hockey Section 16.04E4. allows a freestanding gave everything they had. The Blue season in the Westfield Soccer Associa player, Kristen Leonardis, of sign only if the depth of the yard in which the Devils finished with a two-year record Westfield has been named to the sign is located is at least 20 feet and there is tion recreational league. The team ex of 24-1-5 in Inter-county soccer com celled without losing a game during the Second Team, A ll-A tlantic Region no other signage proposed. petition. Section 16.04E4.a allows only one free season. by the National Field Hockey standing sign per lot if said signage was The offense was led by a strong set o f Coaches Association. permitted. PUBLIC NOTICE forwards, including Lauren Oherlander, Leonardis led the Freedom Con Section 16.04E4c requires a free stand TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Elizabeth Cusick, Aditi Jain, Chandler ference with 21 goals this season. ing sign to be located at least 5 feet from the Robertson and Allison llarth. The de She made one assist to total 43 NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting property line - 0 feet setback is proposed. fense allowed only three goals during points, ranking her second in the Section 16.04E.4 d allows a maximum of the Township Council of the Township of conference in points per game with area of signage for a free standing sign ot 16 Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham the season. Emily Hutchinson, Christina square feet - 20 square feet is proposed. bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- Gulla, Lily Sisto, Nicole and Kristen 2.26. Her six game-winning goals Section 16 04E.3.a allows a maximum ship on T uesday, November 25,2003, there Pazdro, Betsy Crossland and Caity also led the conference in that cat area ol the proposed sign on the side ot the was introduced, read for the first time, and Meixner led the defense. Each girl also egory. She also led the conference building to be 25 square feet - 40 square passed on such first reading, the following played goalie and many other positions in shots w ith 80. feet is proposed. ordinance: in various games. Her 21 goals and 43 points ranks Section 16.04E3.5 allows a maximum AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND as the second-most ever at FDU and vertical dimension ol the proposed sign lor CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN she is also second all-time in career the side ot the building ot 30 inches - 48 ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE ______PUBLIC NOTICE______TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH goals with 34 and in points with 81. TRYING HARD ON DEFENSE...Despite a valiant effort on the part of the inches is proposed TOWN OF WESTFIELD Section 16 04E 3.b allows a maximum PLAINS ENTITLED "TRAF Westfield PAL “B” team’s defense, Richmond Boro won the Super Bowl. s/ze for the signage on the wall containing FIC" REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Purpose. Designating Wood Road and PUBLIC NOTICE the mam entrance of 6 square feet with a The Town of Westfield is requesting pro PUBLIC NOTICE maximum horizontal dimension of 4 feet and Golf Street as a Stop Intersection. posals for an Insurance Risk Management SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing for same will be held on NOTICE TO CREDITORS a maximum vertical dimension of 18 inches Consultant CHANCERY DIVISION if the wall sign alternative (allowing side Tuesday, December9,2003at8:00p.m. in NOTICE TO CREDITORS The proposal is due by 12:00(noon), Fri UNION COUNTY Estate of; MICHAEL JOSEPH LOH, A/K/ signage in addition to the front main wall the Council Chambers of the Municipal day, December 12,2003 at the Office of the DOCKET NO. F-5170-03 A MICHAEL J. LOH, Deceased Estate of: WALTER CHERR, Deceased signage) is proposed. Building, or any lime and place to which a Town Clerk, Town Hall, 425 East Broad FILE NO. XCZ 0 55555 Pursuant to the order of James S . LaCorte, Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCorte, Documentation of the above is on file in meeting for the further consideration of such Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Ten Surrogate of the County of Union, made on Surrogate of the County of Union, made on the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North ordinance shall from time to time be ad NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS (10) copies of the proposals must be sub the 21ST day of NOVEMBER, A D. 2003, the 21 ST day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2003, Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and journed, and all persons interested will be mitted. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: upon the application of the undersigned, as upon the application of the undersigned, as may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 given an opportunity to be heard concerning Proposals will be rejected if not submitted DONALD M. WESTON, HIS EXECUTOR of the estate of said deceased, EXECUTOR of the estate of said deceased, a m. to4:30p.m. such ordinance. within time, date and place designated. HEIRS, DEVISEES, ANDPER- notice is hereby given to the creditors of said notice is hereby given to the creditors of said Any interested party may appear at the A copy of same may be obtained from the Specifications can be obtained through SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under hearing, either in person, or by their attor office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park the Town Clerk's Office between the hours AND HIS, THEIR OR ANY OF oath or affirmation their claims and de oath or affirmation their claims and de ney. and be given an opportunity to be heard Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be of 8:30am and 4:30pm. Questions regard TH E IR S U C C E S S O R S IN mands against the estate of said deceased mands against the estate of said deceased with respect to this application. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ing the RFP should be made in writing RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER within six months from the date of said within six months from the date of said Variances, waivers or exceptions from Monday through Friday by any member of addressed to the Town Clerk, Town of EST; order. order. certain site plan details or relief from re the general public who wants a copy of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND JOHN J.BEN IN ATI SALLIEC. CHERR quirements may be sought as appropriate. same without cost. New Jersey 07090 or faxed to (908) 233- REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, EXECUTOR EXECUTOR Colleen Mayer, Secretary BARBARA RIEPE 3077 at least 5 business days prior to the GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., ATTORNEY ATTORNEYS Board of Adjustment Township Clerk date of submittal. plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 200 THOMAS VITALE GEBHARDT& KIEFER 1 T 11/27/03, The Leader Fee: $56 10 I T 1 1 /27/03, 1 ho Tunes Fee. $3 111 1 T - 1 1/27/03, The Loader Fee: $20.91 Sheffield Street, Suite 301, Mountainside. 562 BOULEVARD PO BO X 4001 New Jersey 07092-0024, telephone num KENILWORTH, NEW JERSEY 07033 CLINTON, NEW JERSEY 08809 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE *123456812 ber 1 -908-233-8500, an Answerto the Com 1 T- 11/27/03. The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 11/27/03, The Times Fee: $18.36 TOW N OF WESTFIELD plaint and First and Second Amendment To TOWN OF WESTFIELD BO ARD OF ADJUSTMENT Foreclosure Complaint filed in a civil action, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT in which The Chase Manhattan Bank, as The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday Trustee of IMC Home Equity Loan Trust BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT December 8, 2003 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Notice is hereby given that Westfield Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions at its 19975, under the Pooling and Servicing TOWN OF WESTFIELD Street. Westfield, New Jersey at 7:00 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for Agreement dated as of September 1,1997 425 EAST BROAD STREET variance from the requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: November 10,2003 meeting tor the follow ing applications heard at its October 20, is plaintiff, and DONALD M. WESTON, et WESTFIELD. NEW JERSEY al., are defendants, pending in the Superior David and Carla Molowa, 1030 Wychwood Road, seeking permission to erect dormer 2003 meeting: November 21,2003 above the existing garage contrary to the requirements of Section 11 06 E6 of the Land Use Court of New Jersey. Chancery Division, Ordinance Side yard set back proposed (and present) is 9.5 feet. Ordinance requires 15 1. Mr. and Mrs. De Cotiis, 508 North Union County, and bearing Docket F517003 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Chestnut Street seeking a one-year within thirty-five (35) days after November feet. That Temple Emanu-EI has made application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the Adam and Maribeth Shell, 807 Embree Crescent, seeking permission to erect a 3rd level extension on prior variance approval- 27,2003 exclusive of such date. If you fail grant. to do so. judgment by default may be ren Town of Westfield seeking preliminary and final site plan approval and related variances for addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11 09E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Side the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a parking lot and related yard setback proposed is 7.10 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. 2. Dan and Lori Dutfy, 531 Colonial Av dered against you for the relief demanded in enue seeking permission to erect a the Complaint and First and Second Amend improvements for the existing temple The properties involved in this application are located Jeffrey and Kelly Bram, 132 Marlboro Street seeking permission to erect an second floor at 750, 752 and 756 East Broad Street, Westfield. New Jersey and are identified as Block addition over an existing front porch and dormer addition on third floor contrary to the one-story porch addition-grant as ment To Foreclosure Complaint. You shall amended. file your Answer and proof of service in 3501, Lots 9, 10 and 11 on the official tax maps of the Town of Westfield. The property is requirements of Section 11.09E6 and 12.03 D of the Land Use Ordinance. Side yard setback located in the RS-12 zone district. proposed (and present) is 5 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. Front yard setback proposed 3. Richard and Crystal Brinkmann, 1163 duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Lawrence Avenue seeking permission Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com The application includes a request for relief from several requirements of the Westfield (and present) is 40 feet. Ordinance requires the estimated front yard depth, which is 42.5 Land Use Ordinance, as follows: feet. to erect a conservatory-grant with con plex - CN 971. Trenton, New Jersey 08625, James and Donna Maher, 126 Pearl Street seeing permission to erect a 2nd story addition ditions. together with your check in the sum of 1. Maximum coverage by Improvements. 18.08D requires that the coverage by contrary to the requirements of Section 11.09 E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum side 4. Westfield YMCA, 17 Elm Street seek $ 135 00 representing the filing fee in accor improvements not exceed 50% of the lot area. The proposed coverage by all yard setback proposed (and present) is 6 87 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet ing permission to utilize three existing dance with the rules of civil practice and improvement is approximately 70% of the lot area. Jerry and Gina Di Fabio, 125 Wyoming Street seeking permission to erect a 2nd floor rooms in the basement area of the procedure. First Baptist Church for day care facili This action has been instituted for the 2. Minimum number of parking spaces. 17.02C.3 a requires that houses of worship addition over existing garage contrary to the requirements of Section 11 09E6 of the Land provide off-street parking at the rate of one space for each 3 fixed seats, or for each 90 Use Ordinance. Side yard setback proposed (and present) is 5.6 feet. Ordinance requires ties, supplementing it existing and per purpose of (1) foreclosing a Mortgage dated mitted use of classrooms located at 05/05/1997 made by Donald M. Weston & square feet of floor area, that could reasonably be in use at one time in the foreseeable 10 feet. future, as determined by the Board Although information has not been provided Eric Tichenor. 1343 Central Avenue seeking permission to erect an addition contrary to the rear of the Church property-grant. Bonnie L Andreasen as mortgagors, to 5. Subramanian Sujanthaknmar, 458 Industry Mortgage Company, L.P recorded concerning the number of fixed seats in use at one time, the zoning schedule on the the requirements of Section 11 09E10.12.04F 1 and 11.09 E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. plans indicates that based upon floor area requirements, 330 spaces are required Maximum building coverage proposed is 26.8% (present is 26%). Ordinance allows 20%. Birch Place seeking permission to on 05/13/1997 in Book 6252 of Mortgages extend porch-grant Only 170 spaces are proposed Side yard setback proposed (and present) is 9.8 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. for Union County. Page 0229 which M ort M Scott and Elizabeth M. Cassie, 700 Glen Avenue seeking permission to erect a 2nd 6. Mark Provost. 13 Moss Avenue seek gage was assigned to the plaintiff. The 3. Access to parking spaces. 17 05 requires that access aisles be provided adjacent ing permission to erect a deck <*rant rioor additioi i and den idfisti an existing po ttf i and enctose potcti contrary to the requirements Chase Manhattan Bank. as Truatee of IMC to parking spaces and that such arsfes he unobstructed at a?lTimes. Seven parking 7 Anthony and Marie Ottaviano. 641 of Section 11 09 E6 and 11 09 E5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum side yard setback Home Equity Loan Trust 19975, under the spaces to be used by employees, are proposed in a "stacked" arrangement in the proposed (and present) is 6.6 feet Ordinance requires 10 feet Minimum street side yard Central Avenue seeking permission to Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as southwest comer of ffie property. whereby other parked cars will block access to such setback for corner lots proposed (and present) is 14.7 feet. Ordinance requires 20 feet. erect an addition-grant of September 1, 1997 by Assignment Of spaces. Barbara Lynn Rodger, 18 Mohawk T rail seeking permission to erect a front porch addition 8. Richard A. Sherman, 230 East Dudley Mortgage which is unrecorded at this time; 4. Maximum illumination level at property line. 17.10C prohibits illumination from contrary to tho requirements of Section 12.03D of the Land Use Ordinance Front yard Avenue seeking permission not to build and (2) to recover possession of. and con parking areas that exceeds 0.3 footcandle. measured at the abutting residential setback proposed 37.5 feet Ordinance requires the estimated front yard depth, which is a front porch vestibule which was in cerns premises commonly known as 761 cluded on plans for rear sun porch to First Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 property line The proposed parking area lighting results in an illumination level of is 52 8 feet. approximately 0.8 footcandle at the rear lot line of adjacent Lot 8 Phillip and Nora Merola. 19 W oodbrook Circle seeking permission to erect an addition allows front porch to have an "exempt’' If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you status-grant contrary to the requirements of Section 12.04F1 and 12 04F2ofthe Land Use Ordinance may communicatewiththeNewJerseyBar 5. Minimum height of screen plantings. 17.11B and 10.20D 3 require that screen Maximum allowable building coverage proposed is 21.5%. Ordinance allows 20%. Maxi 9 William and Ricki D Fountain. 913 Association by calling 609-394-1101 You plantings be at least 5 feet high at the time of installation Most of the proposed screen mum allowable building coverage with deck is 23% Ordinance allows 22% Irving Avenue seeking permission to may also contact the Lawyer Referral Ser plants are only 2 to 2 1 /2 feet high erect a one-story addition-grant. vice ot the County of venue by calling 908- Jotm and Cherie Fritz. 619 Mayo Street seeking permission to replace existing 2 car 6. Pedestrian access. 1 7.12 requires that paved pedestrian walkways be provided as garage with a new one car garage contrary to the requirements of Section 13.01 G b of the 10 Richard and Joslyn. 755 Tamaques 353-4715. If you cannot afford an attorney, Way seeking permission to erect a necessary to insure safe pedestrian circulation throughout parking areas and into Land Use Ordinance Side yard setback proposed (and present) is 3.2 feet Ordinance you may communicate with the Legal Ser- screened in porch grant victb office of the County of venue by calling buildings entrances No pedestnan walks are proposed to serve the new parking area requires 5 feet 11 WiMiem rtnti K arrto A SifCh Peter and Kara Korn. 4t>U lopping rim noau seeking permission to eiect an audition 2C2 254-434C- Lock,; ...a,.: ,u;c gU»oi » hrhiCJdrir n l THE STUDENT VIEW f f i f * ' m 'E v« by bn ill high u bool students George kdpniT Only Time Will Tell If New SAT Mdt honidt it s I i'.u Iu'i Has Any Benefits, Pupil Says U'unvntlv sophomore honor si uilents) and Athletics Conch (soccer, tennis nml swimming) By MICHELLE Kl PPERSMITH amination Board, which owns the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Tht Times SAT. w ill shape the way secondary Westfield I licit S( Intel West I ield Taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test schools teach their students. The [1> M il 111 I I I It. I I’OIIH \ IN adding \lgehra II Honors anil Math ol (SAT) marks a milestone in the mod board could start one of the biggest Personal Finance io his lasorites list ern student's journey to the land of educational reforms ever, without '«<'• S ’ The I uture oj Education in higher education. Many high school ever passing a law to make it happen. Mr. kapner was raised students w ill take the test tw o or three Hometown: [merieu: "I am a glass lu ll lull kind of In my opinion, this change is not in Valles Stream. Long Island. N Y. He times before applying to colleges. good in any way . Although I am in no PILGRIMS AND INDIANS...First and second graders at St. Bartholomew current lx resides in Fanwood Although there are many anti-SAT way a fan of the current SAT. I will Interparochial School dressed as pilgrims and Native \mericans as they Education: A I ter (obtaining a Bach advocates, the test does serve an im admit that it has its place. prepared the table decorations for the school’s 10th \initial lhanksgiving ehir o f Arts degree in Psycholog;y from portant purpose. For years, the test When a college admissions office Feast. Following the school’s Thanksgiving prayer service, parents from the Bt own l niversitx in Pros idenci\ R.l . has been used as a standardized score is bombarded by thousands of appli school’s Home School Association have hosted a traditional l hanksgiving feast he earned a Master i >1 Science vleg rcc to evaluate students. It is the most cations. one of the only standard fac for the past 10 years for the faculty, staff, and all of the kindergarten through iu Secondary Fduealion with a minor eighth grade students. Pictured, left to right, preparing the table, are: Anne objective way available to college tors in an application is the SAT score. in Mathematics ai II ot’stra l 'no. ersit n I.uongo, Austin Graham, Alex Sahatcll and Jessica Florendo. admissions officers to compare stu There are no doubt biases in the test, in Hempstead, N.Y. dents from a myriad o f high schools. but for the most part it is a useful tool. Previous Experience: For half ol a The New SAT. w hich w ill be ad Grade point averages mean differ Enrichment Center Offers year, M r kapner taught at I awrenee ministered as o f M arch 2(X)5, w ill ent things based upon classes taken, Junior High in Long Island. N.Y be change the nature o f the test and in the schools attended, and the objectivity fore coming to Westfield High School process change the w ay the test can be of teachers awarding grades. Extra (WHS). He has taught at WHS lor ‘Report Card Blues’ Help approximately 2l) years. used. No longer will it objectively curricular activities, recommenda I Knew I Reached My Students judge the aptitude of the students tions, and other factors are objective. WESTFIELD - The Enrichment but prefer if the school district does When... "I instituted anil leach a course taking it. The current SAT is a general The SAT is fo r the most part an objec Center, located at 424 Central Av not do the testing. called Math o f Personal Finance." said reasoning test; the material on the test tive factor. The New SAT will incor The Enrichment Center also offers enue in Westfield and 161 Washing- Mr. kapner. "One day. my w ife handed is not pursuant to what the typical porate writing and harder questions Ion Valley Road, Suite 208 in War educational testing to determine learn her credit card to a cashier at a depart 11th grade student is learning. that require high levels o f education. ren. has offered some basic advice to ing difficulties, reading difficulties ment store and the woman looked at General intelligence is tested, not Students attending disadvantaged parents concerned about their child's and math difficulties. The results are her and asked ‘Are you Mr. kapner's the achievement of the student up to schools or those pupils w ho arc not at report card results. only given to the parents w ith sugges w ife'.*' Well, she told ms w ile all about the point o f taking the test. That is the the level o f learning w hat the New SAT According to Elaine Sigal. owner tions for im proving the situation. how the course changed her life anil very reason w hy the SAT is so useful, will demand w ill lx- deprived o f the and director of the center, parents The classes and private tutoring how it allowed her to organize her life." George kapner because it is not testing the education equal opportunity currently offered by and students should determine if a offered by The Enrichment Center "A second lime was more recent," he gus." joked Mi kapner I dunk were the student has received in high school. the SAT. Students that are at a high level lower than desired grade is caused by are offered only by stale-certified explained. "I make a big deal to ms going in a wonderful direction. I'm a For example, a smart student with o f learning w ill nourish, while those not knowing the subject mater or by teachers. The center added hours to classes about how cheating and lying child o f the 60s. O ur comilrs sseut a basic math education can reason with inferior educations w ill suffer. not being organized and not studs ing its schedule this year to accommo are unacceptable and that if you do through a hoi rihle lime period and there the math questions; the same gen The New SAT is not good for any effectively. date the growing number of students either. I have no relationship ss ith sou. is still a lot left that w e need to rebound erally goes for the verbal sections. body. It w ill change the very purpose "Parents often come to us to help w hose parents requested help. Short A couple o f years ago. one o f ms from But. I see nothing hut wonderful The New SAT w ill hardly resemble o f a test that has served w ell to this solve the problems that they see w itii term tutoring is available. seniors w rote her senior paper based decades ahead for this generation and on that conversation and how I stuck to this country." the current SAT. No longer will it point. There seems to he no reason to their children in school. In today's "It is d iffic u lt to tell how many (his ethic throughout the year and Inns My (ioals t v an Educator: "Just to be an aptitude test, hut it w ill be change it. There arc biases on the economy it is impossible for any hours it w ill lake a child to master a rare it was." sias as motisaled as I am through the come an achievement test. Advance current lest and there w ill he biases on school to meet the needs of every skill. Each child is different," said "Along the same line, last sear's rest o f my career, w hich I expect to last subjects, such as Algebra III and the new lest, most likely worse ones. child," said Mrs. Sigal. "We offer Mrs. Sigal, adding that her program sophomores took that t principle) to the a minimum ol S to 10 years. I'm in no harder reading comprehension offers flexibility to allow for indi If the SAT does indeed need a re classes for the child who needs Temple and the Rabbi brought up how hurry to retire If I'm still leaching at questions w ill be introduced on the vamping. changing the entire test is remediation, for the child who needs vidual differences. in the secular world morals and ethics 02. I just ssanl to liase the same enlhu new test. not necessarily the best move. more accelerated work. Our students Students can holster reading, writ are not there, and my students brought siasm for ss hat I do. . .and to slay young By including elements of higher Only time w ill tell if the New SAT range in ages from 3 to 19." ing and mathematics skills or study this to his attention. In lus sermon, he and thin " learning, the College Entrance Ex is fo r better or fo r worse. She also pointed out that many about pirates anil knights, w hich are has mentioned that a mathematics Home Life: I base been happily parents want their children tested, just a few being offered. Some of the teacher at WHS holds his students to married for 27 years to ms wife, Kathy, center’s students choose to start stu this rule and more than a dozen people the best woman in the entire dents attending the center for I’SAT. have come to me, telling me that they universe and you can quote me on Christmas Photographs SAT 1 and SAT II training attests to know it is about me. It makes me vers that! I base Isso wonderful children. CLASSIFIEDS Of Pets to Be Taken the fact that the program works, ac proud.” Diane. 26. who lives in Westwood. She cording to Mrs. Sigal. Mr. Kapner added, "I am an educa is the head ol human resources for a ARFA Santa "Claws" will be on She added that these students have tor and I choose the classroom and the company in Northern New Jersey And. AUTO FOR SALE SPACE FOR RENT hand for Christmas pet photos from a high success rate in preparing stu athletic Held to educate and to build Danielle. 22. who is studying to be a 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 96 Corvette Convertible, Red, Part-Time Rental Space dents for standardizeil tests. A new young men and women who can he pastry ehel Both daughters are eollege Sunday, December 6 and 7, at the graduates, pointed out Mr Kapner, black top & leather, auto, full Available in Westfield. division for eollege advisement is positive contributors to our society. I PFTsMART store in the Watchung can help the great malhemalieians and noting thal he eonsiilers sampling all ol power, 14K miles just broken in, Perfect for Tai Chi, Yoga or also available, as w ell as an expanded Square M all Center, located at 1515 athletes along the road, but they've got Danielle's practice pastries a small sae mint, $21,900, Call (908) 654-6372 Dance Classes. gifted and talented division. Route 22. West. Watchung. it, it's there...the heart, soul and intel rifiee and all part o f being a great dad. Call (908) 232-6440 For more inform ation, please call ______AUTO FOR SALE______The event is sponsored by ligence that goes along with the God the W estfield fa c ility at (908) 654- ______HELP WANTED MetroFcrret, a ferret rescue group in given ability.” 95 Pontiac Grand Prix, 0I l(), the Warren site at (752) 748- PUBLIC NOTICE the New Jcrsey/New York area, but In sports, Mr. Kapner has coached 4-Door, Green, Low Mileage, Dental Assistant - PT/Perm. 2020 or visit a ll pets are welcom e to have their both girls anil boys, led soccer and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Excellent Condition. Westfield Dental Practice seeking www.enrichmenteenter.eom . photos taken. swimming.teams to their Group 4 stale CHANCERY DIVISION Asking $4,750 mature minded person for office UNION COUNTY Individuals are being sought to championships and. having coached Call (908) 665-2527 and clinical support. Entry level ______PUBLIC NOTICE______five different varsity sports, claims a D O C K E T NO F-19468-03 play elves and provide other assis FILE NO. 6463-02R pos. No exp. necessary. Mon, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS win/loss .success in four o f the sports. MOVING/HOUSE/GARAGE SALE tance with the event. Anyone inter NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Thurs & Fri. Call (908) 232-6132. NOTICE IS hereby given thal at a regular According to Sports Editor and As ested may email sistant Publisher David Corbin. M r (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Furniture, toys, tools and more. admin@ metroferret.com o r c a ll meeting of the Township Council of the ______HELP WANTED______Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues Kapner claims a 7II overall career SAMUEL BOONE, HIS HEIRS. Fri, Nov 28 & Sat, Nov 29. DEVISEES AND PERSONAL (908)369-7159. MetroFerret’sadopt- day. November25,2003 the following ordi victory as a sports coach. 7:30AM - 4:00PM REAL ESTATE, Agents at REPRESENTATIVES AND able pets can be viewed at http:// nance entitled: What / Tove About the School 169 Helen St, Fanwood Burgdorff ERA are breaking all THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR m etroferret. pet 11 nder.com. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING District. .."The expectations thal the SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, Between King St & LaGrande Ave records. ERA'S #1 Real Estate 2004 AMENDMENT TO 1995 parents and the kids bring to the high TITLE AND INTEREST; firm has training classes starting PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICE CONTRACT BE TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL MOVING SALE! school are extremely high,” said Mr. soon. Scholarships available. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TWEEN PLAINFIELD AREA SERVICES, INC.; REGIONAL SEWERAGE AU Kapner. "They do not settle for medi Furniture won’t fit in new house!! Call 1-866-BURGDORFF YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting THORITY AND BOROUGH OF ocrity fo r the most part ” REQUIRED to servo upon CASALE A Stunning Queen Anne mahogany of the Township Council ot the Township of DUNELLEN, BOROUGH OF "I sometimes believe that my teams ______HELP WANTED______PELLEGRINO, LLC. plaintiff's attorneys, D.R. Set: Table & 2 leaves, 6chairs, Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham FANWOOD, TOWNSHIP OF learn more from their losses than they whose address is GATEHALL 1, bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- GREEN BROOK, BOROUGH China & Buffet, just refinished. A realistic $250K first year do from victories anil I think that would PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054, an ship on Tuesday, November25,2003. there OF NORTH PLAINFIELD, CITY potential. Sales position, training make this generation ol children even Answer to the Re Foreclosure Complaint Gorgeous! Ready for your was introduced, read for the first time, and OF PLAINFIELD, TOWNSHIP filed in a Civil Action, in which IRONWOOD Thanksgiving dinner. $2,750.00. provided. Call for2 min. message. passed on such first reading, the following OF SCOTCH PLAINS, BOR healthier if they followed that philoso ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION is the ordinance: OUGH OF SOUTH phy.” he said, adding that he follows Nursery set excellent cond. crib, 1-800-562-9720 plaintiff and SAMUEL BOONE, HIS HEIRS, AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE PLAINFIELD, BOROUGH OF the “ Failure is Fertilizer" credo. "II you changing table, dresser, oak, ET ALS; are defendants, pending in the MENTING AND AMENDING DISTRIBUTORS NEEDED WATCHUNG don’ t go after something and you don’ t Superior Court ol Now Jersey, Chancery $300.00. Rattan porch furniture with SECTION 2-25 ENTITLED really try, then you’ve never really ae Division, UNION County and bearing Docket beautiful designer covered Spare Time Work, “FEES FOR SERVICES" OF was duly adopted on second and final No F- 19468-03 within thirty five (35) days CHAPTER II ENTITLED “AD reading. eoinplished something," he said. cushions, couch, chair, coffee table, FULL TIME INCOME. after November 27,2003 exclusive of such MINISTRATION” OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Favorite Topic to Teach: "M y favor end table, $750.00. Come see and Barbara Riepe date. It you fail to answer or appear in Display Our Products And GENERAL ORDINANCES OF ile math course is geometry even though Township Clerk accordance with Rule 4 4-6, Judgment by make an offer. (908) 233-2668. Watch Your Orders EXPLODE. THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH 1 T 1 1/27/03, The T irnos I no $24 4H I haven't taught it in 15 years," he said. Default may be rendered against you for Visit http://galaxygifts.tripod.com PLAINS relief demanded In the Re-Foreclosure Com WAREHOUSE SALE Purpose: Setting fees for obtaining certi or call (888) 756-7629 for details. plaint You shall file your Answer and Proof fied copies of vital statistics, namely, m ar PUBLIC NOTICE of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the 400 Leland Ave, Plainfield riage, death, and birth records. PUBLIC NOTICE Fleck Knitwear PIANO LESSONS Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Jus A public hearing for same will be held on TOWN OF WESTFIELD Tuesday,Decembers2003at8:00p.m in tice Complex CN971, Tronton, Now Jor Nov 28 & 29 10am - 4pm sey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of TEACHING SINCE 1970 the Council Chambers of the Municipal NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR Nov 30 12pm - 4pm Civil Practice and Procedure Building, or any time and place to which a NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS You are further advised that if you are Knitted men's, women's & (908) 889-4095 meeting forthe further consideration of such Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town of unable to obtain an attorney you may com children's sweaters and blankets ordinance shall from time to time be ad Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 11 th day of December, municate with the Lawyer Referral Service journed, and all persons interested will be COMPUTER HELP 2003 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, of the County of Venue and that if you cannot GARAGE FOR RENT given an opportunity to be heard concerning Small offices, businesses, New Jersey, at ten o’clock in the morning, the following described lands afford an attorney, you may communicate Secure off-street, 2 car garage such ordinance. The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against that with the Legal Servicos Office of the County homes. Get rid of virus' and A copy of same may be obtained from the same on the 11 th day of December, 2003 together with interest and cost of sale, exclusive of Venue The telephone number of such in Westfield for Rent, $225/mo. office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park spyware, computer tune-up. however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2003. agencies are as follows: Lawyer Referral Call Allan (908) 769-7999 Day, Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to Service 908-353-4715 Legal Services Contact Larry's Computer tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (908) 654-0419 (Evening) or redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent (18%) Office 908-354-4340 Remedies. (908) 358-8076 Monday through Friday by any member of per annum . Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before conclusion THE ACTION has been instituted for the (908) 403-1112 (Cell) the general public who wants a copy of of the sale or the properly will be resold. purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale same without cost. Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off and certificate(s): 1 A certain tax certificate ______MATH TUTOR______BARBARA RIEPE OFFICE FOR RENT sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum and the 4392 recorded on 7/31/1996, made by Township Clerk Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right ot redemption ROBERT A MACK, Collector of Taxes of Westfield Advertising company Ivy-level mathematics degree, 1 T - 11/27/03, The Times Fee: $34 17 proven results. Calculus, The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of CITY OF ELIZABETH, and State of New has office space to share or Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey, 1937, and amendments thereto Jersey to AMERICAN BNKS INS CO OF sublease. Great location with statistics, trigonometry, math ______PUBLIC NOTICE______At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on the FLA arid subsequently assigned to plaintiff, ample parking For more info call SATs. Joe (908) 781-0888. TOWN OF WESTFIELD property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified check or IRONWOOD ACCEPTANCE CORPORA (908) 789-2700 x 22 TION This covers real estate located in RE-BID ^Industrialproperties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N J SA CITY OF ELIZABETH, County of UNION 58 10-23 11 etseq ) the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.5 A 58 T0A-1 et seq.j at id The and State of New Jersey, known as LOT FOR SALE INVITATION TO BID ______TEACHERS______Industry! Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A 13. IK-6 et seq ) In addition, the municipality is 118 BLOCK 7 as shown on the Tax Assess Bedroom Furniture: chest of SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be ment Map and 1 ax Map duplicate of CITY Infant Caregivers. Full & Part CEIVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL in anv way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site OF ELIZABETH and concerns premises drawers, bureau, matching mirror, Time Pos. Avail. Experience OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AT THE The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including commonly known as 608 610 COURT 3 Tables, 2 Lamps with shades, MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due thereon STREET, CITY OF ELIZABETH, New Jer preferred. Westfield location. $750 or Best Offer. BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW respectively on the 11 th day ot December, 2003, exclusive of the lien for the year 2003 are sey Call Liz or Cheryl JERSEY, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, as listed below Susan Noon YOU, SAMUEL BOONE, HIS HEIHS. English Brass Bed circa 1900s (908) 518-0900. 2003 AT 10 00 A M. PREVAILING TIME DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE with box spring & mattress & FOR THE RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT FOR Collector of Taxes SENTATIVES AND THEIR OR ANY OF Westfield. New Jersey assorted jewelry, $1,000 or Best NANNY AVAILABLE PLOWING AND HAULING SNOW FROM THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT TITLE THE STREETS, WALKWAYS AND Block A m ount Due AND INTEREST, are made party defen Offer. PARKING LOTS IN THE TOWN OF Location of With experience Owner & Lot Dec.11,2003 dants to trie above foreclosure action be Call (973) 635-1929 WESTFIELD EQUIPMENT TO BE Property Address cause you are the owners of a property and references 304/17 $10,397 05 RENTED ON AN HOURLY BASIS WITH 1. 955 Lawrence Avenue WISSEL. Conrad J which is the subject of the above entitled Call Jana $ 6.499 57 POOL TABLE OPERATOR. INCLUDES DUMP 5> 11701 awrenoe Avenue KANIA. Joseph & Suzanne 402/10 a c tio n V»uo; Of JH 3 U TRUCKS, (TWO AXLE lANUtM jf-HUNl YOU TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL 4 0 0 *9 * L?ke Herr* Complete with all EJJD UOAPEW3. OUtt-OOZER® ***> 4 760 Prospect Street RAFUWfO Sffrrjet 8 Jw 5 E W fC E 5. Tfjc are m a t* parry frrrri 1302/7 $ 3,766 13 accessories. Pool sticks, etc. SEEKING APARTMENT GRADERS 6 754 Belvidere Avenue SCHWINN. Alice-Est of dant to the above foreclosure action be 2302/21 $ 11,057 50 Asking $650 BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL 7 11 Stanley Oval INGRAM Richard C cause on November 19, 1992 Samuel PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 127 PL 1975 2503/5 $ 6,825 57 One Bedroom Cottage for 8. 110 Nelson Place HORNUNG, Paul Boone and Betty Boone his wife, executed (908) 665-2527 2512/2 $ 562 17 Single Male. $400 per month SUPPLEMENT TO THE LAW AGAINST 9 445 Downer Street JOHNSON. Vanessa a mortgage to Transamenca Financial Ser DISCRIMINATION (AFFIRMATIVE AC vices Inc in the amount of S 91 241 08, Call (917) 488-1543 S 6,126 31 FOR RENT TION) 11. 444 West Broad Street CENTENNIAL LODGE 2512/28 which mortgage was recorded on Novem 2607/27 S 6.683.17 SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR **12. 428 Palsted Avenue BUDD. D onald M ber 23, 1992 in the UNION County Clerk’s/ WESTFIELD NEED A HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA? 2708/15 S 4 680 22 PROCURED ($25 00) AT THE OFFICE 14 529 Downer Street BARBATO. Luigi & Maria Register's Office m Mortgage Book 4896 at ISIZED 2 CAR GARAGE OF THE TOWN ENGINEER PUBLIC RHODES. Carol 2709/21 $ 7 857 21 Copy your home yideos to DVD's. 15 642 West Broad Street page0l47 S idm ongage is subordinate to EDIATE OCCUPANCY, WORKS CENTER. 959 NORTH AVENUE the Plaintiff's iieri Weddings. Birthday parties. Bar/ 3408/32 5 5.691 98 : SECURE LOCATION, WEST. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. 19. 525 Chestnut Street South HELFENSTEIN, George DATED November 20 2003 Bat Mitzvahs, etc. to DVD-Videos. THE MAYOR ANDCOUNCIL RESERVE DonakJF Phelan. EAL FOR STORAGE RICHARDSON Gary 4004/32 S 345 03 $10-$15 per DVD. Includes case. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL 22 251 Windsor Avenue Clerk of the Supenor Court 4604/2 S 9.191 06 S250.00/M BIDS IF IN THE INTEREST OF THE 2* 1010 Seward Avenue ISBRECHT Richard W o» New Jersey Call Howard at (908) 245-1472 5012/11 $ 2 069 39 II Lori (973) 397-3541 TOWN iTtS DEEMED ADVISABLE TO 25 309 Beknar Place SILVERSTEIN Harofd CASALE A PELLEGRINO LLC DO SO 1 Gatehaii Dnve KENNETH B MARSH Parsippany Now Jersey 07054 TOWN ENGINEER ** PRIOR LIEN I T ir .-7 03 The L e tte r Fee S79 56 it all on the Web! ww w.goleader.com 1 2 . 4 The Leader e $403 92 t T 11 77-03 Thq Leader Fee $32 64 4 T - 11/13, 11/20. 11-27$ Page 14 Thursday, November 27, 2003 (Tlu- lUeatfielii I t either and The Scotch Plains - Fan wood TIMES A W atchung C ommunications, Inc. Publication Michael Piscitelli, 84, Master Plumber; DEATH NOTICE Served During War In Merchant Marine — Obituaries — William Maish, 85, Owned Local Firm; Michael Piscitelli, 84. of Russo Piscitelli; two daughters, DEATH NOTICE Was on Harvard Golf Team With JFK Westfield died on Monday, No Rosalie l.eonardi and Clementine vember 17, at Robert Wood P'cnnell: a brother. Prank Piscitelli; Arthur J. Zeck, 88, U.S. Army Veteran; W illiam Wallace Maish. 85, of the and Crematory. Great Bridge Chapel. Johnson University Hospital in two sisters, Mildred Biase and 300 block of Shadowlake Drive. The interment w ill be held in Arling R ahw ay. Mary De Pasquale; live grandchil Was Treasurer of Carpenter’s Union Chesapeake. Va. and Colington ton National Cemetery'. Born in Newark, he lived in dren and 12 great-grandchildren. Harbour. K ill Devil H ills . N.C. passed In lieu of flow ers, memorial dona Westfield for 25 years. The f uneral look place on T h u rs Arthur J. Zeck, XX, ol Scotch Plains Zeck ol Scotch Plains; a daughter. away on Saturday. November 22. in tions may be made to the A lzheim er’s Mr. Piscitelli, a master plumber, day, November 20. f rom the Galante died on Sunday, Novem ber 23. at the Barbara Crane ol Etna, N.H.: a sister, Chesapeake. Association. Hampton Roads Chap was a member of Plumbers Local Funeral Home in Union. A Mass Veterans Administration Medical Frances Murphy; four grandchildren, Bom in Columbus, O hio, he was the ter. No, 20 The Koger Center. Suite No. 24 of Springfield for 35 years. followed at the Holy Trinity Ro Center at Lyons. Ann Marie Harvey o f Fanwood, Mark son of the late Ralph Anderson Maish 233, N orfolk. Va. 23502. During World War II, he served man Catholic Church in Westfield. Born in Union C ity, he had lived in R. Zeck of Derby. Conn.. Rebecca and Laura Birch Maish. William w as November 27 2003 in the Merchant Marine in the At Interment was at the Gateof Heaven Weehawken, Secaueus and then New Crane and Paul Crane o f Etna, N .H .. a 1940 graduate o f Harvard University, lantic Theater. Cemetery in Past Hanover Port Richie, Fla. for 20 years before and one great-grandchild, Jacqueline where he played on the g o lf team w ith Margaret M. Sivick, 79 Surviving are his w ile, Josephine November 27. 2003 moving back to New Jersey three Harvey. Ann Marie Harvey is ex- classmate John F. Kennedy. Margaret M. Siv ick. 79. of Scotch years ago. pecting Arthur's second great-grand He was a veteran o f W orld W ar II. Plains died on Sunday, November 9. Michael Romano, 87, Air Corps Veteran; A life member and former Trea child in May of 2004. serving as a Lieutenant Com m ander at Westfield Center-Genesis surer of the Hudson County The funeral w ill be held at 9 a.m. in the U nited States Navy, and re ElderCare in Westfield. Owned General Contracting Company Carpenter’s Union No. 6 in Bayonne. on Saturday, Novem ber 29. from the ceived the Purple Heart Medal. Born in Bayonne, she had resided Mr. Zeck had worked for ihe M em orial Funeral Hom e, 155 South A fte r the war, he w orked in num er in Lakewood prior to moving to Michael Romano, 87, of Salvatore Romano. Brennon Company, General Con Avenue in Fanwood. A Mass will ous executive positions with the Scotch Plains five years ago. Mountainside died on Friday, No Surviving are his wile, Pd he I tractor in Secaueus before retiring follow at 10 a m. at the Community Blaisdall and Eagle Pencil Company. M rs. Sivick had been employed vember 7, at his home. Christiansen Romano; four daugh in 1979. St. Helen in Westfield. Interment He retired as the owner of the for 12 years as a bookkeeper with Born in Newark, he had been a ters, Caryl Openshaw. Janine Tho I le was a member o f Ihe Fraternal w ill take place at ihe H oly Name Meierdierck & Maish real estate firm Rallo Trucking in Matawan. retiring resident of Union for 12 years, prior mas, Lllen Romano and Sally (Jrder o f Eagles, Suncoast Aerie No. Cem etery in Jersey C ity. in W estfield. in 1984. She previously worked as a to moving to Mountainside 43 years Skogen; two sisters, Thomasina 3 153; Veterans o f Foreign Wars Post V isitation w ill he fro m 7 to 9 p.m. W illia m was also a member o f the bookkeeper for K. Hovnanian Home ago. C hinni and M ichelm a Parese, and No. 10167 and Ihe Fralernal Order o f on Friday, November 2X at the fu Great Bridge Presbyterian Church. Builders in Englishtown for eight Mr. Romano had been Ihe co-ow ner five grandchildren. Moose, all of New Pori Richie, Fla. neral home. Chesapeake. years. for 43 years of Albert Romano Inc. A funeral service was held on Mr. Zeck wasa sergeant in Ihe United In lieu of flowers, memorial dona Survivors include his loving wife She was predeceased by her hus General Contractors in Union, lie Wednesday. Novem ber 12, at the Slates A rm y during World War II tions m ay he made to the A lzhe im e r’s of 60 years. Priscilla W illiams Maish band. Edward S ivick. retired in 1988. Christ Lutheran Church in Union. He was predeceased hy his wife. Association, 400 Morris Avenue, of Chesapeake: two daughters, Laura S urviving are a son. Andrew E. He was a United Stales Army Air Interment took place at Graceland M ildred Vogt Zeck. in 1973. Suite 251. Denville 07834-1365. Maish Tipson and her husband. S ivick; tw o sisters. Betty Sm iley and Corps veteran of World War II. M em orial Park in Kenilworth. S urviving are a son, Robert A. November 27, 2003 Frederick, of Basking Ridge and Maurita Weed; a grandson and two Mr. Romano was a member of the Arrangements were under the di Susan M aish K norrand her husband. great-grandchildren. International Federation of American rection of the McCracken Puneral Gerald, o f Chesapeake: three grand The funeral was held on Thursday. Homing Pigeon Favorers and the Cen Home in Union. John P. McDermott, 76, Was Owner children. Andrew'Tipson and his wife. November 13. from the Werson Fu tral Jersey Homing Pigeon Combine. Memorial donations may be made Emma Brooks, Katherine Tipson and neral Home in Linden. A Mass fol He was predeceased by a sister, to “ Focus on the Family,'' C olorado Of Packaging Company in Westfield Dana Tipson; two step-grandsons, lowed at St. John the Apostle Roman Josephine Spotliswoode, and two Springs. Colo. 80995. Patrick Knorr and Christopher Knorr; Catholic Church in Clark-Linden. November 27, 2003 brothers, Albert Romano and John P. “Jack" McDermott, 76, o f He was a member o f the Knights o f a step-great-grandson. Thomas Interm ent took place at the Shoreland Basking Ridge died on Saturday, C olum bus No. 1711 o f W estfield, Knorr; a brother-in-law. Gordon Memorial Garden Cemetery in November 22, at Overlook Hospital the Bakers Club of New York, and Williams o f Red Bank, and a sister- Hazlet. Kenneth L. Estabrook, Philanthropist; in Sum m it. was a past governor o f the SFRRA in-law'. Mrs. William I. Williams of Memorial contributions may be Born in Jersey C ity, he had lived in International. Riverside. K.I., as well as numerous made to St. Jude C hildren's Research Westfield Law Firm Pounding Partner Westfield for 40 years before moving Mr. M cD erm ott was also an assis nieces and nephews and friends. Hospital. 332 North Lauderdale to Basking Ridge eight years ago. tant B oy Scout leader fo r Troop No. Services w ill be private, under the Road. Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Kenneth I Lslabrook ol Spring also a member of the Spring Lake Mr. McDermott was the owner of 171 for 15 years and a Little League direction o f the Oman Funeral Home November 27. 2003 Lake, a founding partner of the law G o lf C lub and the Spring Lake Bath JPM Associates o f Westfield, a pack baseball coach for the Westfield firm of Lindabury. McCormick and and Tennis Club. aging company, and was in charge o f Wings for 17 years, both in Westfield. Lena Reif, 91, Long Distance Operator Estabrook in Westfield, died on I le was predeceased by a son, Gary sales. Mr. McDermott attended Mount T h u rs d a y , N o v e m b e r 13, at T. Estabrook. He was a sergeant in the United Carmel College of Canada and Seton For Bell Atlantic For Over 25 Years Monmouth Medical Center in Long Surviving are his wife, Anne States Army Reserves from 1950 to Hall University in South Orange. Branch. Evans Estabrook; four sons, David 1956. Surviving are his w ife of 47 years, Lena Reif, 9 1. of Westfield died on Surviving are a daughter, Eleanor An upstate New York native, Mr. T. Estabrook o f East Setauket, N.Y., Jean M . Monaghan M cD erm ott; a S aturday, N ove m b e r 15, at the D uzick; tw o sons, Joseph R e if and Estabrook graduated from Cornell James K. Estabrook of Plainfield, Alice DeStephan, 84 son, J o h n P. M c D e rm o tt, Jr. o f McCutchen Friends Home in North M ichael R eif; tw o brothers, the Rev University in Ithaca, N.Y. in 1949. Jeffrey S. Estabrook of Paoli, Pa., Alice DeStephan, 84, of Fanwood Mountainside; two daughters, Maura Plainfield. erend Michael Fuino and Joseph Two years later, he graduated with and Scott G. Estabrook of Redding, died on Friday, October 3 1, at her home. Shea of Hopkinton, Mass, and Born in Newark, she had resided in Fulton; two sisters. Lucy Castelluccio distinction from Cornell Law School, Conn.; a stepson, David II. Gib Born in Elizabeth, she had been a Monica McDermott-Bergin of Union for many years prior to relo and Frances Filandro; three grand where he had been M anaging Editor bons, Jr. o f Basking Ridge; tw o step Clark resident for 32 years before Westfield; a brother, James cating to Westfield six years ago. children and five great-grandchil of the Cornell Law Quarterly and daughters, Mary M. Gibbons of relocating to Fanwood two years ago. McDermott of Jersey City; a sister. Mrs. R e if had been em ployed as a dren. where he and his wife established a Montclair and Anne Marie Gibbons She was predeceased by her hus Aim Dougherty ofCrestwood, N.Y.. long distance telephone operator with The funeral was held on Wednes scholarship. Lejnieks of Spring Lake and Lon band, Victor DeStephan, and five and six grandchildren. Bell Atlantic for over 25 years. She day. November 19. from the Bradley, He joined with Joseph Lindabury don. England; a sister, Janet Rogers sisters, Frances Vitale, Michelina A Liturgy of Christian Burial was retired from the Union office in 1979. Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home in and Frank McCormick during the of Sugar Loaf, N.Y., and 10 grand Toso, Anna Rica, Helen Masi and celebrated on Monday, November She belonged to the Telephone Union. A Mass followed at St. 1950s to create Lindabury, children. Rose Rosati. 24, at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Pioneers o f America. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church McCormick and Estabrook. A memorial service was held on Surviving are two daughters, Catholic Church in Stirling. She was predeceased by her hus in Union. Entombment took place at In 1952, he commenced his repre Monday, November 17, at St. M ary’s I viieille A . Fedeli and Maryann Sumer. Arrangements were by the band, Joseph A. Reif, and a brother, the Hollywood Memorial Park Mau sentation of trade association cli Abbey Church on the Delbarton The funeral was held on Monday. Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home of Anthony Fuino. soleum in Union. ents, comprising construction, busi School campus in Morristown. November 3, from the Mastapeter Basking Ridge. November 27. 2003 ness, industry, public u tility and hos Arrangements were by the ()' Brien Funeral Home in Roselle Park. A Memorial donations may be made pital fields. Representation of major Funeral Home in Wall. Mass followed at St. Bartholomew to the Elliot P. Joslin Camp for Boys. industrial and commercial real es Memorial donations may be made the Apostle Roman Catholic Church I Joslin Place, Boston, Mass. 02241 ( More Community News ) tate developers saw M r. Estabrook to Cornell Law School, Attention: in Scotch Plains. Interment took place or the Center for Hope Hospice, 176 involved in real estate title work, Dean Harry Ash, Myron Taylor 1 la'll, at St. Gertrude Cem etery in C ololila. Hussa Street, Linden 07036. planning board and board of adjust Ithaca, N.Y. 14853; the Kean U n i November 27. 2003 November 27, 2(X)3 ment presentations, lease and con versity Foundation, 1000 Morris Recent Home Sales tract negotiations and financing ar Avenue, Union 07083, or Frost Val rangements. an area in which he ley YMCA, 298 Claremont Avenue, practiced extensively until his retire Montclair 07042. (Westfield Recmdion Events Westfield lor the Jeffrey and Helen Ceterko to Antp ment from active practice. He re November 27, 2003 Week of November 3 Das, 729 Boynton Avenue. $332,000. Howling League: ( 'hildren I .eagues year are as follows: December 12, Janu mained O f Counsel at Lindabury, Samuel and Dorothea Kushner to Domenico Mastroianni to Willard are held Mondays at 4 p.m. for ages 5 ary 23. February 20. March 19 and May McCormick and Estabrook until bis Raymond E. Ostro, 52 to 12 years and Wednesdays at 9:30 7. Peter and Jaqueline Pitre, 129 and Eunheee Shill. 515 Washington death. Raymond E. Oslro, 52,ofF’anwood a.m. or 12:30 p.m. fo r the Bumper Holiday Concert: Wednesday, De Barchester Way, $705,000. Street, $770,000. A member of the Board of Trust died on Saturday. November 22, at Program available to Kindergarten, cember 10, at 8 p.m. Featuring the Harold and Violet Brennan to Gwendoline Borgese to John ees at Kean U niversity in Union, he Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Pre-Kindergarten. The 12-week win Westfield Community Concert Band Robin and Stiszanne Brown, 10X0 D okko and M ijee Shin, 133 C am served three years as Chairman o f New York City. ter session stalls January 12. A New and the Edison Broadway Singers. Lawrence Avenue, M/A: I I I I E. bridge Road M/A: 1410 Boynton Teen Bowling C lu b is available for the board and recently endowed a Horn in Elizabeth, he had live d in The Concert will he held at Edison Front Street. Plainfield. $699,900. Avenue. $455,000. ages 13 to 15 years on Wednesdays a( scholarship for students in science Fanwood, then in U nden lo r 22 years, Intermediate School. Free to the pub Robert and Jane Ryan to Karvn Phyllis Saunders and Ira Cohen to and technology. 4p.m. Program starts January 7. Bowl lic. and Robert W'righl, 535 Parkview Daniel and Kathleen Murphy, 15 before moving hack to Fanwood two ing Fee: $6 per week. He was also a Director and Chair Hill Cosby at NJPAC: 2 p.m. on Avenue, $640,000. Manchester Drive, $6I5.(XX). and a half years ago. Ilodies N ' Motion: Come join us man of the Kessler Rehabilitation Saturday, March 6. Bus departs 12:30 Thomas and Cynthia Burke to Richard and Kathleen Lenahan to Mr. Ostro was employed as a die for a scenic, brisk walk around p.m. Cost: $50. Corporation; a Trustee o f the Kessler Harry and Kristina Papadopoulas, Rafael and Eleanor Tous, 212 Ayliffe sel mechanic and truck driver with Mindowaskin Park on Wednesdays Madame Tussands Wax Museum Medical Rehabilitation Research and 752 Belvidere Avenue, $699.(XX). Avenue. $350,(XX). Apumu A.D.S. in South Plainfield. from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Open enroll in NYC: Monday, March 15. Bus Education Corporation; a Trustee and Mark and Jacqueline Fertakos to Robert and Nicole Mcinemey to I le formerly worked as a mechanic ment. departs 9 a.m. Cost: $46. Vice President of the Frost Valley Douglas Parker and Dyanna Pepitone, Stephen and Margaret Toth. 1903 with Mason Pontiac in Union. Teen Center: The Teen Center w ill lx* Sesame Street Live: Monday, April Grandview Avenue. $557,000. YMCA; a Trustee of the Community He wtts predeceased by his father, open on select Friday evenings during 12. Bus departs at 9:30 a.m. Cost: 200 N orth Chestnut Street. $640,(XX), Stephen Toth and Margaret Barry- Foundation of New Jersey and a New Edward J. Ostro. in 1989. the school year from 7 to 11 p.m. for all $ 20. Kenneth and Allison Haas to Jersey C om m ittee m em ber o f the Surviving are his wife. Doreen High Sehix)l Students. The teen center is Wood loch Pines: Located in the Michael and Karen Perctz, 634 Toth to Michael and Denise Buckley, Regional Plan Association. Correntc Ostro: a daughter, Sabrina a safe and enjoyable alternative and we Poconos. Wednesday. M ay 26. (Day Scotch Plains Avenue. $618.(XX). 240 Maryland Street. $385,000. hope all high selux)l students come cheek Past associations included the Ostro; his mother, Loretta Gorringc trip) Cost: $59. il out! Unrated in the municipal building. Union County Alliance, the Eliza- Ostro; a sister, Janet S. Mercer, and a Guys •& Dolls: Friday, July 16. Bus The “Night Place”: I his popular departs 6:30 p.m. Cost: $55. bet b (Fas t e rn U n ion C on n t y ) Y M C A , granddaughter. People For Animals Plans the Welkind Rehabilitation Hospital program is offered to all resident inter Please register for the above pro Funeral services were to he held mediate school youths. Held at Edison in Hunterdon County, the Union grams in person at: The Westfield at 10 a.in. on Wednesday. Novem Intermediate School from 7:30 to 9:30 County Chamber of Commerce, the Recreation Department. 425 East ber 2ft. from the Memorial Funeral p.m. Activities include a Disc Jockey, Broad Street, Westfield. Office:(908) Dog Adoptions Saturday 200 Club of Union County, the Lin Home. 155 South Avenue in food, games, movies and dancing. The 789-4080. Website: AREA - People for Animals w ill be best as an only pet. den Rotary Club, the United Coun Fanwood. Cremation was to be pri cost is $2 in advance and $3 at the door. w w w. west fi e Idnj. net/tow n hal 1/recre - sponsor a dog adoption event this To adopt or for other information, ties Trust Company and the Linden vate. The dates left for the coming sehml ation Saturday. November please call (908) 688- Industrial Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial con 30, from 10:30 a.m. 1073 and leave a mes Additionally. Mr. Estabrook was a tributions may be made to the to 3 p .m . at the sage. Press I fo r dog member of the Baltusrol Golf Club Fanwood Rescue Squad. 2 IX Forest P E T sM A R T store in adoption or 8 for cat in S pringfield and served on the Board Road, Fanwood 07023. o f Governors for many years. He was November 27, 2003 the Watchung Square adoption. Other pets M a ll, located at 1515 can be seen and adop Route 22. West. tion applications may Among the many be entered on the dogs available for Internet at a d o p tio n w il l be www.pfapetfinder.rag. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. " V e lla ," a sm a ll, For low-cost spay/ Caught in the cream-colored, one neuter information, Caring & (.ourtea us Service to the and a half-year-old please call the People female. Spayed and for Animals Clinic at Medicaid con fusion ? current with her vac C ran fo rd / Westfield Area Since 1913 \ V ila (908) 964-6887. cinations. she is de Spay/neuter surgery scribed as well-behaved, good on a costs range from $40 to $65 and Forethought" funeral planning leash and good in a car. People fo r include rabies and distemper vacci Animals has adv ised that she would nations. can help. Scotch Plains Recreation Events Youth Basketball l eagues t.ird- w ill depart from the Administrative Find out how Sth): This is a separate instruction a] Offices o f the Board o f Education at 10 league for boys and girls The leagues a m and w ill return approximately at 9 bvealline. . will he determined bv the registra r* TD TH»v Hrrtrds*- trn2T nil! tike 2T tions. No requests for team place tfnt3ft‘v thr B> MU MAI I S. (iOl.DBI KOI K a lew years back, can obviouslv do no wrong. Aubrey is a veritable studs in Spotlight, I’d Be Thankful Director Peter Weir's splendiferous leadership. Middle managers and B> KKKKI W NI Si’ll I M \ \ ( OK I naval war drama. Muster and Com CFOs alike will embarrassedls de mando: based on several of 20 novels spair at their shortcomings after 1 .neks It’s that wonderful time of vear written by Patrick O’ Brian, has two Jack Hashes his working know ledge of again, mv favorite time, in fact. It’s distinct heroes. Machiavelli. the quiet before the Christmas O f course, though they are fast Properls feared for his strength and storm, the weather is still lovely friends, there is nevertheless a natural resolve and held in esteem for his nav al and friends and I'amilv join together tension between Captain Jack Aubrey acumen, what magnetizes us most, to celebrate a slightlv less stressful (Russell Crowe), a man o f action, and however, is how much the captain is holiday It’s the time to be grateful Dr. Stephen M aturin (Paul Bettany). a adored. These men would follow him lor our many blessings. It’s Thanks fellow o f science. The sub-plot lies in to the far side o f the world, to borrow g iving. the evolving character studies that dra the film ’s sub-title. And they do. Before I launch into the meaning matically outline their camaraderie and That’s not to say that some aboard of Thanksgiving. I’d like to do a contention. the H M S. Surprise aren't doubtful. In brief entertainment world wrap up. They are the Yin and Yang o f civ i this ease there is a resident old-timer What I discovered w hi le doing some neeessarv research was that all o f lized human relations, playing out their who. while revered for his seniority, is the stories that intrigued me were sim ilarities and differences at sea. circa forever giv ing everyone the w illies \ ui intrinsically linked to a media gone 1805 ... the Napoleonic Wars his tales o f gloom and doom. slightlv mad. It's great, heady fun. full o f histori Then there are sailors aboard just \SKK IS OF m:NTV...I)KCA students from Scotch Plains-Fanvvood High There isn’t room to mention them L'hool assembled Thanksgiving food baskets for need> families. cal perspective, witty as well as w ise. like you and me. who normally all. but each incident or human While commendable for its obvious w ouldn't question the captain s mo interest slorv all had the evil of dedication to the period, from the cos lives. But they certainly have second paparazzi written all over them Michael Jackson and one of liis DECA Students Deliver tumes to the cannonry. note that em thoughts, and even misgivings, when Now. I am not one to slam journal supporters, I i: Taylor broidered w ithin the doings there is a things don't seem togoquite as planned. ism. I write for a newspaper, alter play fully subtle.philosophically know The skepticism grows as W eir’s tale all. hut I was angered bv the audac arrested and hail two dead bodies m Thanksgiving Food Baskets ing wink. progresses. its of the media this week Ins trunk, the "Goomba" motliei SCOTCH PLAINS Turkeys to support DLCA in this cause." re It's saying is that herein a plethora of I .el's hack up a hit and begin vv ith the The first thing that ignited a hit w ill rcplv, "O h . so that's vvliv lie donated to DLCA by parishioners of ported Senior DLCA member universal truths are proffered, making captain’s original orders. He is in of acrimonious fire in my belly was was late for dimiei St BartholomevCs Roman Catholic Katherine Bant/. "By banding 20 director W eir's epic much more than simcted to intercept a French ship, the M a ll F auci's " I'odav S how " inter I guess I a / l av loi is irv mg to be Church m Scotch Plains and food students together, they were able to just a rip roaring, rousing w ar mov ie. Acheron, and prevent it from expand view with Robert Downey Jr. this a good Goomba. But I dunk laekso stuffs purchased from the proceeds adopt a large family and buy plenty W hich it is. ing the war to another front. Accom past week Dovvncv Jr. was on the might have sealed his own coffin. ol DLCA’s call canister drive were of presents for them." Truth be told, this beautifully filmed plishing that, he is to either destroy it or program promoting his new movie. I \\ isli the media vv ould not beat used to make lood baskets for several Any individuals, families, commu adventure on the high seas doubtless take her for a prize But. those orders ( io th ik a . this to death and just let the eouils There was a b rie f local area families this past Thanks nity groups, or businesses interested also qualifies for rootin’ tootin' status. are hardly read w hen 1 ucky Jack real and the judges decide gloss over of the giv ing. in donating gifts or adopting a faimlv It s the grand balance between the izes lie's playing the more diminutive vv hat truly happened movie itself, and “ DLCA would like to thank all the may call D LC A at (DOS) 889-8600.' action and the cerebral that makes role in a game o f eat anil mouse. A pipe dream. I then l.aucr (who I know members of the community for their .Master and ( dmmandcr such line en Although twice the Surprise’s size, generous contributions." said Junior normally like very So. it ’s l lianksgiv liehr and MacNeil of WE tertainment. the French privateer soon finds that DLCA member L i/ Llko. who coor much) went straight mg. I am so thankful With the attention to detail at a the brilliant British captain has esca dinated the purchasing, packaging, Elected to Honor Society for the proverbial I am lit.ink zenith, the film goer is made to feel that lated the cat and mouse game into a and delivery ol the food baskets. WHSTITKl.D The College ol jugular. I for mv fa m ily , mv he or she has stow ed away and, like the rather sophisticated chess match, "Without this help, we would not W illiam and Mary in Williamsburg, "Are you still so r ic iu ls and mv proverbial fly on the galley wall, is l oggy nights ami ingenious seaman be able to provide these kinds o f Va. has reported that Westfield resi ber? Is this a battle nephew, vv ho is made privy to the crew's comings and ship help, as does a healthy supply of serv ices," she added. D LC A also ran dents K.itie Marie Behr and Laura that you light every am azing I am goings. This includes learning the gos- ehut/pah. a full-scale Thanksgiving Day din Llspeth MacNeil were elected to day ’ Do you think ihanklul foi sip and superstitions that influence ner for people in Plainfield. the Alpha of Virginia chapter of By the time they’ve each made sev addiction is a moral the sun and the A lso on tap is D LC A 's H oliday Phi Beta Kappa. They will be in both officers and ordinary sailors. eral strategic moves, they find them issue?’’ he asked. sea and fo i mv Toy Drive and Adopl-A-Lamily pro ducted into the society during a Through then expository conversa selves o ff the coast o f Brazil Now, just What? What’’ little smelly gram. m which DLCA collects toys, ceremony on Friday, December 5. tions we first form an impression ol go around the cape and into the Pacific. W hat? d og . vv ho pees gilts, and monetary contributions for Katie is majoring in economics Captain Jack Aubrey, affectionately Once there, it’s just a hop, skip and a Who scripted that? Is addiction a on dead horse children o f all ages. and international studies, w hile I aura known as Lucky Jack. Expertly pur jum p to the Galapagos Islands. That's moral issue .’ Well, sure, perhaps to shoe crabs on "Last holiday season, Barbara is a Monroe Scholar, majoring in trayed by Crowe who. like Tom I kinks where the natural wonders nourish, people that are holier than thou and the beach lam can't possibly comprehend that an Justs Algebra class adopted a fam ily biology. anil where Dr. M aturin thinks they thankful that I addict has an illness, but come on! ought to be heading. Robert Dow ney, Jr. can act and Voila ... the film ’s most important Robert D ow ney Jr. hail a ll o f three write and get On the Beat minutes on the program aiYd had to difference o f opinion. As "M ob y D ick" paid lor it. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 spend more limn half of them ex But mosl imporfamlv. I am ev has yet to he written, M aturin, w ho has focused on Latin rhythms, these next plaining his sins away. trem elv llianklid foi e cit.iin people already wowed us w ith his surgery anil three gems, including my favorite. I thought he was there to pro w ho have shared mv life u illi me convinced us o f his humanitarian bent, "Caravanserai. Welcome. Love Devo mote his new movie, not defend his It’s too personal to go into anv tion Sc Surrender and the double-live can’t accuse his illustrious commander life. It was just out o f line. It seemed great detail, hut those people know "M oonflow er” all take their cue Ironi of being another Captain Ahab. Still, m very poor taste, which I do not who they are and I want them to the jazz-fusion work Miles Davis was we know he’s thinking it He’s ob expect from "Hie Today Show.” know how very much I love them. doing at the lime. sessed with the Acheron. This has be Paris Hilton. Leave her alone. With the exception of “Caravanse come a matter of pride (what we now Please Lind something else to write rai," all o f these albums feature bonus refer to as an ego trip), M aturin dares about. She made a mistake anil tracks and they are all must-haves lor argue, as only the captain's closest she's a rich kid with no guidance any serious music lovers. Pen & Ink but she d id n ’ t com m it a murder. Legacy has released a posthumous friend can. .. CONIINUED r-HOM I’AC.t Hi : ' The same is true fo r Jessica Lynch set of Jeff Buckley performances on Abandon the pursuit, he suggests. one ol the only shows the peacock Wars come and go. ( ’ivilization w ill be and those infamous photos. Who "Live at Sin I ' " A small New York cun boast in ils lineup. I ,d" is club, Buckley cut his chops there be better served by the great discoveries cares? fore recording the legendary "(ira te " that await on the Galapagos. Though Our world is in such a delicate certainly a close second ;uul im album. Some o f the greatest Boh Dylan he doesn’t know it, if he’s successful state and innocent people are dying proves with ape (and I’ m not just left and righ t. Do we honestly need albums have also been released in the the doc w ill scoop Darwin by at least new SACD format, hut I am awaiting to spend so much time focusing on three decades. more o f them before I get to do an in- personal, private errors? For his part, though his station says depth review. Though I would like to say to he need not justify himself, the good Finally, from Lpic/Legacy comes a Hilton and any other celebrity who SPFCIAI OCCASION... “All Dressed lip,” the annual dinner and fashion show captain nevertheless reminds his col sponsored the Delharton Mothers' Guild, was held on November 3 at the two-CD set o f the Allman Brothers has agreed to gel jiggy with a cam league of the duty to which he has Birchwood Manor in \\ hippany. A ll monies raised benefit Delharton s scholar Band Live at the Atlanta International era rolling...Don’t! Don’t do it. ship and improvement funds. Pictured, above, Barbara Leighton of Scotch Pop Festival, these are the earliest- consecrated himself. Just say no. ( ’all Rob Low e, he’ ll Plains is greeted bv the moderator of the Guild. I he Reverend Richard < t'onin. known live performances o f the hand Weir, working from a script he co- te ll you. She is the mother of a Delharton student and a committee member. live, preceding even the legendary authored with John Collcc, humanizes And last, hut not least, The King Fillm ore Last shows. his tale not too unlike the way Ridley of Pop. Oh. Michael. Not again. I Capitol Records has just released Scott did in Alien (IV7V). In that know that everyone is innocent un two great compilations from the semi- groundbreaking sci-fi thriller, he I ore til proven guilty, but this is getting retired Steve Miller Bund. "Wild Westfield BOE to Discuss things get really popping, so to speak, out of hand. He scares me. I don't Hearts," featuring almost all o f his es CDS Foie vision like him anymore. His recent mug- sential tracks including, "Take the the director depicts cargo ship workers David Morse plays Mike Olshansky, Special Education at Mtg. Money and R un" "Fly Like A n Eagle" o f the future just as concerned about shot is enough to incite nightmares. the star of < IIS' "Hack." and "The Joker.” contract talks as their contemporary Liz Taylor came forward and said that Michael is completely inno WESTFIELD — At the Decem- board this year is to review and Also from Capitol comes "The Best brothers. saying that because I could stare cent. Well, sure. No one wants to r 2 meeting of the Westfield improve in-class support in all the o f Bonnie Raitt," and while many w ill Here, between engagements with all day into Tom Cavanaugh’s believe that someone they love is jard of Education. Dr. Ted grades. argue that her best work was done in the enemy, by their small talk, their eyes!) Extreme Makeover is a capable o f such immoral behavior. jzlik will present information The meeting w ill be held in Room the early 70’s, songs like "Thing Called boisterous aspirations and their Love" and "I Can t Make You Love Steven R. Sehirripa, who is most winner because it shows how incerning Special Education ser- 105 at 302 Elm Street at 8 p.m. A whispered fears, the characters build M e" stand up to any o f her curlier work known for his role as Bobby folks with broken spirits and con ces in "the Westfield Public complete agenda w ill be available a bridge to us without compromis on Monday. December I, in the Universul has just released a Deluxe Baccilieri on “The Sopranos," re fidence can be transformed with :hools. ing the historical integrity of the office o f Board Secretary and Busi Edition o f the Allman Brothers Band at cently appeared on “ The View ' He Dr. Kozlik is the Assistant Super- tale. the right surgical procedures. ness A dm inistrator Robert Berman Fillm ore East, which features for the was promoting his new book, "The tendent for Student Services in So, while Master and Commander And, writers for "The O.C.” at 302 Elm Street and on first time all o f the great tunes recorded Goomba’s Book of Love.” e school district. that during that aforementioned leg may not necessarily wash ashore the He very wittily said that when "Hack” and "The District” con One of the goals of the school www.westfieldnj.com . endary stand in New York City. 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