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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 13, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield to Bag On-Street Meters From Thanksgiving to New Year’s By PAUL J. PEYTON enue, which bagged 100 on-street said Scudder Road qualifies as a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader meters for a day last year, received a neighborhood access road and re- WESTFIELD — Westfield shop- great deal of good feedback from that quires the street be widened from 18 pers will have the opportunity to park marketing decision. to 24 feet in width to allow sufficient for free this holiday season. “You can’t measure that impact,” space for on-street parking and for As part of a recommendation by Ms. Cronin said. cars to pass. the Downtown Westfield Corpora- In other business, the council re- Mr. Gildea said all 14 residents on tion (DWC), the management entity moved Scudder Road from the list of the street would be notified of the for the downtown special improve- various road projects being completed town’s decision to widen the road- ment district, and the Westfield Area by Schifano Construction Corp. of way. He told The Westfield Leader Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Andy Middlesex. The town hired the com- that the road is not consistent in width Skibitsky and the town council signed pany to mill and pave Scudder Road due to the curbing and brush. off on a plan last Wednesday to bag and numerous others in town. The governing body also discussed 300 on-street meters from Thanks- Town Engineer Ken Marsh said the updating the downtown streetscape giving until New Year’s Day. contractor discovered that curbing improvement project. The town coun- After a lengthy lapse, last year the was improperly installed in the right- cil appropriated $75,000 last year for town offered the program for two of-way of the road. In addition, bushes project. Mr. Gildea told The Leader weeks. Shoppers will be able to park on the street created a sight problem the DWC came before the town coun- for free for up to two hours. Munici- for motorists. He also said people are cil each of the past two years for pal lots will not be included. parking in an area of the street that capital budget requests ranging from “We are trying to provide a more makes it difficult for motorists to $1 to $1.5 million for various parts of shopper-friendly downtown,” Mayor pass. Fourteen homes are located on the improvement plan. Skibitsky said at the council’s Octo- the street. The council acted Tuesday night Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ber 5 conference meeting. “I person- Mr. Marsh described Scudder as a by approving a $67,000 contract with POPULARITY…Rudy Giuliani campaigns Wednesday afternoon for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Doug Forrester ally think it is a good idea to do this.” “substandard road” in terms of its Christopher Statile, Pa, an architec- at the Knights of Columbus on North Avenue in Scotch Plains. The former New York City mayor introduces Mr. Forrester The mayor said he wants the Cham- current condition. tural and professional engineering and draws an enthusiastic cheer. Heavy rains forced moving the event from outside the Westfield Municipal Building on East ber and DWC to communicate with “The (road) shows some very seri- firm based in Oakland. Mr. Gildea Broad Street. Pictured, from left to right, are: Asm. Jon Bramnick, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks and Mr. Giuliani. downtown employees that they are to ous encroachment,” Mr. Marsh told said the town is seeking reimburse- park in municipal lots and not on the council. “Over the years, people ment from the DWC for the contract. streets in the downtown area during have put in curbing without a permit.” Mr. Gildea said the company would the holiday season. He said as part of the permit pro- update the bid specifications for each WF Council Passes Height “There is nothing more impactful cess, building department officials of the remaining Downtown Improve- than driving through our downtown provide the location and elevation for ment Plan projects with current cost and seeing that the meters are cov- placement of the curbing. Mr. Marsh estimates. Doing so, the town can be ered,” DWC Executive Director said as a result, the Scudder Road act accordingly over the next few Sherry Cronin told the mayor and work has been put on hold and will be years, starting in 2006. Limits On First Reading council. re-bid as a separate project. Once updated, Mr. Gildea said By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Mrs. Stockwell said she combed the done in the dark of the night. It was She said Starbucks on Central Av- Under state guidelines, Mr. Marsh DWC officials would come before Specially Written for The Westfield Leader town’s parking areas at roughly 11 presented to the public.” the council starting next year to re- WESTFIELD — On Tuesday, the a.m. on Tuesday morning and noticed First Ward Councilman Sal Caruana quest inclusion of parts of the plan in Westfield Town Council passed park- that 196 spaces were not being uti- told Mr. Solomon that he was “the BOE Reviews Policies, the 2006 capital budget, as well as in ing restrictions on Codding Road, lized. She asked the council how the first person in a year and a half to say subsequent years. He said the entire discussed implementing pre-con- rates of oversell are determined. ‘you don’t like it (the pay stations.)’” plan would be completed over three struction surveys and passed an ordi- Third Ward Councilman Mark The council stressed that the com- Accountant’s Position years. nance on first reading to lower the Ciarrocca responded, “No specific puterized meters are accessible from By BETSEY BURGDORF It also was reported that the district The DWC will seek grants to fi- maximum building height. target number is used. The transpor- anywhere in town and present a more Specially Written for The Westfield Leader would participate in the NJSSI (New nance the improvement plan, which On second reading, the council ap- tation committee meets regularly and aesthetically-pleasing and modern MOUNTAINSIDE – At the bi- Jersey Statewide Systematic Initia- includes pedestrian walkways, new proved unanimously an amendment monitors the amount of permits sold. approach. monthly meeting of the Mountainside tive) along with Berkeley Heights. street lighting fixtures, brick pavers, to town parking restrictions. The or- To look at one day as a snapshot To begin Tuesday’s council meet- Board of Education (BOE), Presi- “We’re going to piggy-back and share new trees protected by iron fencing dinance curtails parking on Codding doesn’t tell the whole story.” ing, Mayor Andy Skibitsky and the dent John Perrin reported that a copy some of the cost (with Berkeley and a downtown sidewalk replace- Road’s west side, between Rahway Mrs. Stockwell said that while her town council honored Chris Miele, a of the district’s policies had been sent Heights),” Dr. O’Malley said. ment plan. Parts of the plan have and a point north of Hyslip Avenues sample size may be small, she no- Westfield soldier returning after serv- to the New Jersey School Boards The NJSSI consortium will give the already been implemented, includ- between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on school ticed “routinely on a basis of three ing just over a year in Iraq. Promoted Association. district access to low cost mathemat- ing sample lighting fixtures, improve- days. weeks that two rows in lot three to sergeant major, “a very unique “We put together a matrix of the ics and science workshops. “We’re ments near the Rialto Theatre and on Fourth Ward Councilman Jim (south side train station) are empty accomplishment for such a young policy,” Mr. Perrin said. “Many poli- glad that we’ve been selected to par- Central Avenue under the railroad Foerst said that the Code Review and before noon.” soldier” while in Iraq, Sergeant Ma- cies needed review.” ticipate in this,” Dr. O’Malley stated. overpass and up to South Avenue. Town Property committee developed Allen Solomon of Orenda Circle jor Miele received a standing ovation “There is a huge need for existing poli- No acts of violence or vandalism Improvements to the East Broad Street a new amendment requiring an appli- spoke concerning the pay stations. before Mayor Skibitsky bestowed the cies to be reviewed,” Chief School Admin- were cited in the annual district report and Elm Street intersection were also cant to submit a property survey be- Acknowledging that his expertise in- commendation. On behalf of the town istrator Dr. Richard O’Malley added. for the 2004-2005 school year. “God completed. fore construction so the town can volved “unofficial surveys” con- and council, the mayor “officially Dr. O’Malley stated that there were bless Mountainside,” Mr. Perrin said. The town is looking for the DWC check for grade changes and “see ducted across from the post office, welcomed Chris home.” three policies that required immediate A motion to change the part-time and/or businesses to finance half of problems before they happen. We are Mr. Solomon said he questioned resi- Mayor Skibitsky said that the 250th attention. The Gifted and Talented position of accountant to that of a the project, similar to the residential aware of, and we made immediate dents as to their opinion on the pay Battalion would soon be returning policy, the building use policy and the full-time position was met with op- sidewalk replacement program, Mr. changes to the process.” stations. According to Mr. Solomon, from Iraq. In an effort dubbed “Op- personnel policy all were mentioned position from board members Car- Gildea said. On first reading, the council “95 percent hated them. I know they eration Yellow Ribbon,” Mayor as priorities. He assigned committees mine Venes and Pat Knodel. Recreation Director Bruce passed unanimously an amendment were brought in as a revenue genera- Skibitsky said the town is coordinat- that evening, comprised of board mem- “People in this community would Kaufmann attended the meeting to amending the land-use ordinance tor to support the garage, which is ing plans to decorate streets and over- bers, to handle each policy review. be very surprised what the adminis- thank the mayor and council for and lowering the maximum build- dead. So, why did it go forward?” passes with yellow ribbons, (red, “If the need should arise where a tration costs are for this district,” Mr. their help in the successful installa- ing height from 38 to 35 feet. Coun- Councilman Ciarrocca explained white and blue) banners and flags to policy needs to be reviewed, it will be Venes said. “We have 700 students tion of synthetic turf at Houlihan cilman Foerst said this was the sec- that the pay stations are part of a honor returning soldiers. Interested passed on to the appropriate commit- and when you calculate what our le- and Sid Fay Fields. The department ond part of the plan to control three-phase parking plan that began parties are asked to contact Joan tee,” Dr. O’Malley said. gal and administrative costs are – we is looking to hold a ribbon-cutting McMansions — he hoped the first, implementation between March and Mondon at [email protected]. Dr. O’Malley also announced that may be flagged by the state.” ceremony for the turf fields later the corner lot ordinance, will give May and included the approval of writing prompts will begin this week CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 this month. the town “relief from shoehorning.” changes to lots one and eight and the Heavy Rainfall Disrupts in the third grade, keeping in line During public comment from citi- repaving of lot three. “They (pay sta- with the district’s curriculum goal zens, Sharon Stockwell of We Care tions) were brought out many times. Kehler Field Turf for the Terra Nova standardized test. Mountainside Acts on Leaf, stated that more parking permits could It’s efficient, and not just from a rev- WESTFIELD – Air/water pockets The goal is for students to be 85 be issued to wait-listed townspeople. enue standpoint. But this was not developed underneath the synthetic percent proficient within two years Stormwater Regulations turf field at Kehler Stadium Tuesday in writing. as a result of heavy rainfall, requiring Students will be given a prompt By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL for youth sports. Planning Board OK’s suspension of a soccer match. and will be instructed to complete Specially Written for The Westfield Leader To comply with state-mandated According to Robert Berman, Busi- and turn in a sample of their writing. MOUNTAINSIDE – Tuesday night stormwater regulations, Mountainside ness Administrator of the Westfield Samples will be sent to Summit where at the monthly agenda-setting meet- must adopt several ordinances at next Building Height Limit Public Schools, research conducted they will be reviewed and graded, ing, the Mountainside Council dis- week’s regular council meeting in- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL the total number of homes in town. Wednesday by engineers determined giving the district an “authentic feel cussed extensive stormwater and leaf cluding control of litter, prohibition Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Last Wednesday, the board unani- that the field construction and drain- for how our district is doing,” Dr. regulations to be voted on next week, of illicit connections, prohibition of WESTFIELD — Before the start mously approved a minor subdivi- age system are okay. O’Malley said. “It’s a good opportu- appointed a new assistant recreation yard waste in streets, requirement of of the planning board’s regular sion with no variances for D. Villane The storm sewer that the field drains nity to compare ourselves with an- director, approved a volunteer recog- leaves and grass to be containerized monthly meeting last Wednesday, Construction to demolish an existing into did not handle the high rate of other school district.” nition day and issued commendations and prohibition of dumping into the members voted unanimously to house and detached garage on Hort water coming off the field and the stormwater system. amend the land use plan, intended to Street and build two single-family runoff water had no place to go. Mayor Robert Viglianti and all restrict overdevelopment in town. The residential dwellings. The applica- It is believed that air backed up the council members voted to start an amendment, which the town council tion was approved on the condition drainage pipe due to the overloaded annual Volunteer Appreciation Day must act upon, would restrict the maxi- that the applicant submits a drainage stormwater system. to recognize those serving on boards, mum height of homes in smaller resi- plan and appears before the Site Plan The school district’s architect and commissions, rescue squad and fire dential zones to 35 feet, a reduction of Review Sub-Committee with plans engineer are working with the town department. three feet from the current provision. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 to come up with a solution. The proposal includes closing the Board member and Fourth Ward community pool one Friday evening Councilman James Foerst said the in August to provide a catered meal amendment was an attempt “to con- and a ‘DJ’ for the event. All those trol the volume of new construction.” volunteering for the borough and their He also said amending the height spouses would be invited. restriction would have the “biggest Adam Leib was appointed Assis- impact in the shortest amount of time” tant Recreation Director effective and that other restrictions, such as the Monday, October 24. Kevin Donnelly Floor Area Ratio (FAR), might have was appointed to this position on “unintended consequences to current August 15 but resigned a few days homeowners.” later. During board discussions in Au- A bid of $4,858 was approved for gust, Mr. Foerst cited situations where the 2003 Crown Victoria owned by houses were too big and overpower- Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader the borough. ing for the neighborhood but the board DON’T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN…The Westfield Area Old Guard, led by Resolutions of commendation for could not deny a developer because it Director Roy Bowman, toured the new forensic center at the Ralph Froehlich the Boys 11-year-old Baseball All- was within the scope of the town’s Public Safety Building on Westfield’s North Avenue. Union County Emergency Stars, which placed 1st in the Roselle land-use ordinance. At that time, he Management Coordinator Ben Laganga (above, right) met with the group and answered questions about the local emergency management plan following a tour Park Tournament, and for the said sometimes the board’s “hands by Lieutenant Ron Esposito. Mountainside PAL Girls Softball are tied by the municipal land-use Team , which captured the Elmora law.” He said, “Builders have to have

PAGE INDEX Youth League Title, will be read at integrity; most do, but there are some Benjamin Corbin for The Westfield Leader Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 13-20 next week’s meeting. who abuse the system,” adding that WELCOME HOME...Sergeant Major Chris Miele of Westfield, with his wife and Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 11 A&E ...... 23-24 The next council meeting is sched- since 2001, 150 demolitions took children, is honored by Mayor Andy Skibitsky Tuesday night for his service in Community ... 6-9 Sports ...... 13-18 Classifieds...... 21 uled for Tuesday, October 18, at 8 p.m. place in Westfield, or 1.5 percent of Iraq as part of the 250th Signal Battalion from the Westfield Armory. Page 12 Thursday, October 13, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Borough Council Discusses Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside Brook, Receives Update POLICEWESTFIELD BLOTTER By ANNA GITHENS bids by around the first of November.” POLICE BLOTTER Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The project involves roadwork on Lex- GARWOOD - Borough Engineer ington Street and East Street. Westfield Saturday, October 8, a resident of Donald Guarriello brought the gov- A letter was also received this week Monday, October 3, a Hillcrest King Street reported being the victim erning body up to date on various for approval of a 2006 Second Av- Avenue business reported someone of fraud. The victim stated unknown projects Tuesday night. enue project, said Mr. Guarriello. broke slats in a fence and wrote with suspects attempted to open a credit “They’ve (the DOT) had the speci- He discussed the state of the black magic marker on playground card in his name. fications for about two months and Garwood Brook and its need for repair equipment on the premises. Mountainside will have a letter out this week,” said in several areas, especially near Oak Thursday, October 6, Westfield Friday, October 7, Dwight Weems, Mr. Guarriello with regard to the 2005 and East Streets. “I estimated about police arrested Robert Thorne, 34, of 43, of Scotch Plains was arrested for Department of Transportation (DOT) 5,500 square feet of work is needed.” Roselle Park at Garden State Park- driving with a suspended license dur- project. “We should be able to receive He said the brook currently has way Exit 135 in Clark on the strength ing a road check. He was searched, grouted riprap for support, which is of an outstanding contempt of court handcuffed and placed in a patrol car eroding in many sections. Mr. warrant from Westfield for $500. He for transport to police headquarters Courtesy of Eileen De Candia Guarriello estimates that it would take was released after posting bail. for processing. PUMPKIN PATCH...On October 7, Tamaques School in Westfield held its Mountainside at least two years to get a permit for Thursday, October 6, Jeffrey Once at headquarters, Weems was annual Mum & Pumpkin Sale and the area was decorated in seasonal beauty for the approval of gabions from the DOT. Crawford, 32, of Linden was arrested found to have been hiding what was the enjoyment of the students. “Is there some way we could get a in the 300 block of Windsor Avenue believed to be a fold of heroin in his BOE preliminary O.K. without going on an outstanding $500 traffic war- cellular telephone holder on his belt. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 through a lot of paperwork?” asked rant from Ocean Township. He was The fold was stamped with a red PF Mayor Loses Appeal; “Your (administrative) cost is one Mayor Dennis McCarthy. released on his own recognizance as “stop snitch” label on it. The evi- of the lowest in the county,” Business Mr. Guarriello recommended do- per the Ocean Township Police De- dence was bagged and tagged, and Administrator Roderic McLaughlin ing a pre-application and some reme- partment. Weems was processed and placed in GOP Supports Write-In stated. “We’re well below what even dial work to support the current struc- Thursday, October 6, Loretta a cell. By PAUL J. PEYTON mayor in the June primary, dropped the regional estimate is.” ture in the interim. Turnage, 41, of Plainfield was ar- It was later determined there was a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader out of the race in September citing “None of us want to have more rested at North Avenue and Broad $5,000 ACS warrant from Newark PLAINFIELD – The New Jersey personal reasons. administrators; we would rather pur- Street on a robbery charge. The arrest issued for him under an alias. The Supreme Court denied an appeal by “The Republican Committee stands chase more books,” board member stemmed from a July 15 incident that incident is still under investigation. Plainfield Mayor Al McWilliams to firmly behind Mayor McWilliams on MaryBeth Schaumberg responded. Plan Bd. had been under investigation by the Saturday, October 8, an abandoned an appellate court’s decision disal- this,” Mr. Morin said. “We felt “But with the paperwork required by CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield Police Department’s De- 1984 Dodge Caravan was observed lowing his petition to run for reelec- strongly that this law (Sore Loser’s) the state, it is necessary.” for the homes. tective Bureau. in the parking lot of the Gene Lord tion as a Republican. was wrong,” Mr. Morin said. Mrs. Schaumberg noted that sev- Planning Board President Jay Turnage is alleged to have de- building on Route 22. The vehicle Mr. McWilliams, seeking a third Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-22, eral new programs had been added Boyle, said, “We have had any num- manded money from a Woodmere had a broken door lock and broken term as mayor of Union County’s Plainfield) accused Mr. McWilliams to the district, such as after-school ber of applications from Villane Con- Drive resident known to her at his ignition. Two screwdrivers were found third largest city, sought to have the of trying to destroy the Plainfield care and the hot lunch program, ne- struction and they are always coop- home, and, when the victim refused, in the vehicle. A check of the Vehicle state Supreme Court hear the case Democratic Party, as well as the city cessitating a full-time accountant to erative and do good work.” put him in a headlock and took his Identification Number confirmed the and uphold State Superior Court Judge itself. He told The Westfield Leader handle the additional responsibili- Neighbor Helen Meyers was “sad wallet. She was held in lieu of vehicle had been stolen from Walter Barisonek’s ruling on Sep- and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood ties. The motion was later approved, to see more green space disappear- $100,000 bail and transported to the Plainfield the previous day. tember 29 that he could run under the Times that the mayor “has no respect with Mr. Venes and Mrs. Knodel ing” and hoped the new homes would Union County jail. Fanwood Republican banner. for the law.” both voting against it. be tasteful and Victorian in style. She Thursday, October 6, Ronald Jack- Wednesday, October 5, Nathan G. In June’s Democratic primary, the Both Union County and the state Mrs. Schaumberg announced that expressed concern about the pres- son, 45, of Plainfield was arrested at Wilkerson, 34, of Scotch Plains was mayor lost by 325 votes to Sharon- Attorney General’s office joined the residents of Berkeley Heights would ence of construction vehicles and the Orchard and Elm streets on traffic arrested on outstanding warrants fol- Biggs Robinson after the Union Democratic Committee initially in vote on a referendum in November safety of neighborhood children. warrants out of Newark, for $400, lowing a motor vehicle stop at Hunter County Democratic Committee de- supporting Union County Clerk for work planned for the six schools Neighbor Sabina Dowell said that and Berkeley Heights, for $165, as and Madison Avenues. nied him the organization’s line. Ms. Joanne Rajoppi’s rejection of the in the district, including Governor there were no trees in front of the well as a no-bail Union County Thursday, October 6, Michell Rios, Robinson is a member of the city’s GOP’s filing of Mr. McWilliams un- Livingston High School. The scope existing house but the two new homes Sheriff’s warrant. Jackson was turned 37, of South Plainfield was arrested board of education. der the Republican banner in Novem- of work is anticipated to cost $25 would “fit better if trees were planted.” over to the Union County Sheriff for on outstanding warrants following a The Union county Attorney ber. The Democratic Committee ap- million. Neighbor Tom Shaffer was con- transportation to the Union County motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road and General’s office and the Democratic pealed the case to the appellate court “This district may be asked to share cerned about the Port O’ Johns in the jail. East Second Street. Committee all challenged Mr. where the three-judge panel released a portion of the cost,” Mrs. front of the property, saying it would Scotch Plains Friday, October 7, Rashan M. McWilliams efforts, citing a state stat- a short ruling on October 3 reversing Schaumberg said. be better if they were placed in be- Tuesday, October 4, Zollie Will- Baker, 30, of Plainfield was arrested ute known as the “Sore Loser’s Law.” Judge Barisonek’s September 29 de- Due to a conflict with the New tween the two houses. Applicant iams, 47, of Scotch Plains was ar- on outstanding warrants following a The provision disallows municipal cision at the Union Courthouse in Jersey School Boards Convention, David Villane responded, “I will do rested and charged with robbing a motor vehicle stop at Martine and election candidates who lose in the Elizabeth. the regularly scheduled meeting of the best I can.” Route 22 service station. The robbery Herbert Avenues. primary to run for the same post in the During what was deemed a cam- the BOE, which was to take place on Mr. Villane noted that the bath- occurred on September 30. Williams Sunday, October 9, Peter Valen- general election. paign kick-off on October 2, Mayor Tuesday, October 25, has been moved room units have to be accessible to was arrested by the Detective Bureau tine, 30, of North Plainfield was ar- Republicans argued that the provi- McWilliams told The Leader, “I am to Tuesday, November 1, at 8 p.m. the company serving them. following an investigation and trans- rested on Terrill Road at Mary Lane sion only applies to independent can- not involved because I want to have a ported to the Union County jail. and charged with driving under the didates and not major-party candi- political career. This is about the city. Rocket your Ad Tuesday, October 4, a Magnet High influence (DUI). He also was taken dates running in primaries. We want to see Plainfield move for- School student reported the theft of into custody on outstanding warrants. Republicans had until 5 p.m. last ward.” Call the Spaceman an Ipod from his locker. The value of Sunday, October 9, Francisco O. Thursday to file a replacement candi- Among the supporters for Mayor at The Westfield Leader. the Ipod was determined to be $200. Urrutia, 20, was arrested on South date on the party’s line for Plainfield McWilliams was Elizabeth City There are no suspects at this time. Avenue at Shady Lane for obstruc- mayor. Councilman Tony Monteiro who said, The big election edition is launching Nov. 3, Thursday, October 6, a Lake Av- tion following a motor vehicle stop. Union County Republican Chair- “When I read that his legs were cut warping the space-time continuum. enue resident reported being the vic- man Phil Morin said the party would out from under him in the 11th hour, tim of fraud. The victim stated that Westfield Candidate Forum not put another candidate up for the I had to come out to support Mayor Ads must be beamed in by October 21, Federation she received a call from her bank Monday, October 17 at 8 p.m. at mayoral election. Instead, he said the McWilliams.” Stardate Time. requesting her social security num- the municipal building. The public committee will focus on the write-in “It’s up to (Plainfield residents) is invited. E-mail questions for the Contact Mission Control ber. She did not give the information effort now underway for Mr. to stop it personally and to take over the telephone and when she candidates by October 14 to McWilliams in Plainfield. back the government from those [email protected] [email protected]. View it on (908) 232-4407 called the bank, she was told no one Cheryl Arana, who ran unopposed who shouldn’t have it,” Mr. had called her from there. TV-34 prior to the election. for the Republican nomination for Monteiro said.

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PROMISE KEPT: IMPROVE OUR PLAYING FIELDS 3 Recently opened state-of- the-art artificial turf fields with lighting at Sid Faye and Houlihan Fields.

3 Established a trust fund dedicated exclusively for improvements to local playing fields and parks.

3 Trust fund monies come from the organizations that use the fields. NO LOCAL TAXES WILL BE USED FOR THE FUND.

3 Initiated talks to have the Mayor Board of Education and The Town Council combine Andy their resources to maintain BOE and municipal fields— again saving taxpayer dollars while improving SKIBITSKY our fields. Listening. Working. Getting Results.

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timesnj.com TIMES USPS 485200 Thursday, October 13, 2005 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 46TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SP-F School Board Hears Parents’ Class Size Concerns By MEGHAN GILL positive long-term effect on children Choye had the opportunity to respond Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times from kindergarten through the third and explained that she, based upon SCOTCH PLAINS — Thursday grade. the facts, which vary month to month, night’s board of education open- “We have an excellent reputation, makes the decision on class size. agenda meeting focused on elemen- and don’t want that to go away,” she Enrollment for the 2005-2006 tary school class sizes and the Scotch said. school year increased by 179 stu- Plains-Fanwood Ice Hockey Another parent, Cindy Clancy- dents over the last year, and many Association’s (SPFIHA) proposal for Warren, has one child attending students didn’t enroll until August. a new high school team. McGinn Elementary School and one Because of the high enrollment num- The board heard from a number of who will in the future. She also voiced bers and increased late enrollment, parents regarding large class size, her concern about class sizes, asking the administration will take preven- particularly at Brunner Elementary the board, “What can we do to help tative measures to curtail the situa- School, which has sections of 24 and our teachers, our kids regarding this tion for the 2006-2007 academic year. 25 students in its first grade. Parents issue?” She also asked who was re- The school district public informa- submitted two letters to the board sponsible for determining the num- tion coordinator started conducting regarding this issue before appearing ber of students in sections. telephone surveys to gather informa- at last week’s meeting. Albert Muller of Scotch Plains tion from parents of the new 179 Among those who publicly ad- addressed the board, saying, “Two- students. In the winter, the adminis- dressed the board was Cheryl Kinney, thirds of property taxes go to schools. tration will conduct another demo- who also submitted an e-mail on Sep- Taxpayers cannot afford the in- graphic study to examine the changes tember 28. She cited research that creases.” and answer questions about new popu- argued that small class size has a Schools Superintendent Dr. Carol lation trends to aid in forecasting class sizes for the coming school year Fanwood Proceeds With and the long term. She mentioned that there are op- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tions for parents who are concerned POPULARITY…Rudy Giuliani campaigns Wednesday afternoon for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Doug Forrester about class size, such as transferring at the Knights of Columbus on North Avenue in Scotch Plains. The former New York City mayor introduces Mr. Forrester Historic Caboose Plans their children to neighboring schools and draws an enthusiastic cheer. Heavy rains forced moving the event from outside the Westfield Municipal Building on East By MEREDITH MANNINO teers who have given donations and with lower numbers. Also, an aide can Broad Street. Pictured, from left to right, are: Asm. Jon Bramnick, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks and Mr. Giuliani. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times agreed to help spearhead the renova- be added when class size reaches 25. FANWOOD — According to tion of the inside of the historic train She explained that 10 teachers Fanwood officials, insurance costs to car. would need to be added to the district maintain a restored caboose at the Sergeant Tom Jedic of the Fanwood to make class sizes of 18 students. Scotch Plains Mayor Foresees borough’s train station will be negli- Police Department and Fanwood Fire Anthony Del Sordi, business ad- gible, a fact that inspired the borough Chief Rick Regenthal have organized ministrator and board secretary, con- council to proceed with accepting the the volunteers who will help the ca- firmed that the budget does not allow ‘Precipitous’ Property Tax Hikes caboose donation from the United boose settle into its new dwelling on for this type of increase for the cur- By FRED T. ROSSI Mayor Marks declined, saying it was by calling (908) 322-6700, extension Railroad Historical Society. the north side of the borough’s rail rent school year. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The caboose, which ran on the Jer- station. Mr. Regenthal is a Metro To preclude this from happening impossible to even provide an estimate no. 309, as well as pre-registration sey Central Railroad through North employee and has an engineer- next year, Board President Linda SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor Mar- for the 2006 municipal budget, although for flu shots. Unlike last year, Mrs. Fanwood, is currently located in ing background. Nelson advised that parents need to tin Marks foresees property-tax bills he said total property tax bills — en- Coronato said officials aren’t antici- Bergen County and would have to be “The caboose is in very good attend board and budget meetings increasing at a “precipitous” rate in compassing municipal, county and edu- pating any vaccine shortages this year. transported to Fanwood. That cost is shape,” said Mayor Colleen Mahr. and become involved in the Parent- coming years “unless significant cation portions — would probably not Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge re- estimated at up to $14,000. “It’s water-tight and is in remarkably Teacher Association Legislative Team changes are made,” and promised that be less than the 6-to-7 percent state- minded residents that Clean Commu- The caboose is intact on the exte- good condition.” because, “What the state does im- municipal governments, regardless of wide average increase. nities Day would also be held on rior, and the innards of the old train According to Walter Grosselfinger pacts our school lives.” who is elected governor next month, In other business, the council passed Saturday morning. Any resident, civic car will be restored during renova- of the United Railroad Society, the Nancy Bower, on behalf of the “will hold their feet to the fire” regard- a resolution calling on the governor and organization or school wishing to take tion. The caboose is one of approxi- caboose has a solid undercarriage with SPFIHA, addressed the board regard- ing their property tax reform proposals. State Legislature to reauthorize and part should call Carmen Grausso at mately three left in the state, accord- its original stove intact and function- ing the submitted proposal for an ice At the township council’s meeting on replenish the state’s Transportation Trust (908) 322-6700, ext. 243. ing to the United Railroad Historical ing. hockey team for the district. “There Tuesday evening, the mayor, in response Fund, which is set to run dry next June. Last weekend’s heavy rain washed Society. Fanwood intends to use it as Local adults and children will be are only five weeks until the season to a question from resident Albert Muller, Mayor Marks noted that the Trust out two of the three days of activities a museum and learning center. invited to work on restoring the in- starts and tryouts begin November said Scotch Plains’ municipal budget in Fund helps finance various road, planned for Scotch Plains Weekend, At a meeting last month, Fanwood side of the carriage, and the caboose 15. We are anxious to get it going,” the next few years, “will be hit with sewer and bridge repair projects, and but Councilwoman Nancy Malool council members expressed their con- will be open to the public in a mu- said Ms. Bower. literally hundreds of thousands of dol- Township Manager Thomas Atkins said Sunday’s overcast but dry cerns about insurance costs and main- seum capacity designed to educate Treasurer Trent Mattern said the lars per year” in increases in several said Scotch Plains receives about weather resulted in “a very nice turn- tenance responsibilities, and they about the borough’s strong tie to the association has $20,000 in the budget specific areas, including increased fees $200,000 annually from the fund. If out” in the downtown area for the agreed to table the project until Octo- railroad. and will receive $5,000 more by mid- paid to the two regional sewerage au- the Legislature fails to replenish the afternoon street fair that featured food, ber in order to research these impor- “Fanwood’s history is tied so tightly December, and is in the process of thorities to help pay for mandated im- fund, according to the New Jersey pony rides and a concert by The Nerds. tant issues. to the evolution and history of the obtaining liability insurance. provements at the two facilities. State League of Municipalities, 100 Mayor Marks announced that Po- Per the suggestion a few months rail,” said Mayor Mahr. Dr. Choye said a meeting is set for The mayor said that township offi- percent of local road repair and main- lice Officer Art Bruschetti has returned ago by Councilwoman Donna Dolce, The New Jersey Department of next week to discuss transportation cials were “not too happy” that initial tenance spending will fall on local from the Gulf Coast through an as- a non-profit group has been formed to Transportation also is considering giv- and ice time costs and a list of inter- cost estimates for these upgrades property taxpayers. signment with the Union County Emer- fund the caboose efforts. The money ing the borough a grant in support of ested students. The board will dis- turned out to be much higher. He also Councilwoman Paulette Coronato gency Response Team (UCERT), and has been compiled from local volun- the project. cuss the proposal at its Thursday, warned that local contributions to state noted the township’s annual health that Police Officer Thomas Sarnecki October 20 meeting. “If we are going pension funds would increase “sig- fair would be held on Saturday, Octo- is currently in the hurricane-devas- to do this, we want to do it well,” she nificantly,” with an expected increase ber 15, from 8 a.m. to noon at the tated region until later this week as commented. of $240,000 for next year. municipal building. In addition to a part of the UCERT team. In other issues, the board received When Mr. Muller asked for ap- variety of free health screenings and The mayor thanked Police Chief the violence and vandalism summary proximate projections of property- testings, there will be blood testings Mark Zyla for allowing the two offic- for the 2004-2005 school year. Vio- tax increases for the next several years, by appointment, which may be made CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 lence numbers decreased by four in- cidents, while substance abuse de- creased by one incident. SP Zoning Board Approves Director of Special Services Tho- mas Beese pointed out that the “reduc- tions may appear minimal at first glance, but one needs to acknowledge Placement Of Cell Antennas By FRED T. ROSSI Scolnick said, but found it was located by the 12 new antennas would be one population increase of 166 students.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The board also received the 2005- in a wetlands area. The second tower, twentieth of 1 percent of the maximum 2006 school nursing plan, adopted SCOTCH PLAINS — Despite be- he said, was situated behind Terrill allowed by the Federal Communica- the Morris County Cooperative Pric- ing faced with sometimes emotional Middle School and the company ruled tions Commission. ing Council Participation Agreement resistance and questions from several it out due to what Omnipoint felt would Vicki Margiotta, a Cooper Road resi- and approved changes to the state’s neighbors, the township’s zoning board be inevitable concerns of parents. dent whose property faces the ease- child abuse and neglect regulation, of adjustment last Thursday approved Board Chairman James Fawcett said ment, complained about the new anten- which now requires districts to report an application by Omnipoint Commu- proposing antennas on a tower behind nas, saying it was difficult for her to HONORED…Joseph Qutub was honored Tuesday night at the borough council evidence of child abuse and neglect nications to install a cellular tower atop the school would have been “a silly plant buffering trees on her property meeting for his 35 years of service to Fanwood. Pictured, from left to right, are: to both local law enforcement and the an existing PSE&G transmission tower thing to do from a public perception due to its narrow width. Mayor Colleen Mahr, Rotary President Andy Calamaras and Mr. Qutub. state. located in the easement running paral- standpoint” because the issue of cell- After asking when the new antennas lel to Terrill Road. phone antennas and perceptions of their would be placed atop the tower so that FW Council Discusses Redevelopment Plans Omnipoint, which makes the T-Mo- health risks is “a hot topic.” “I can put my house up for sale,” Ms. bile cell phone brand, will install 12 It was pointed out, however, that Margiotta broke down and left the hear- By MEREDITH MANNINO the firm that is negotiating with cess, tabled the discussion of the plan antennas on top of the tower that is federal regulations and court rulings Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing room. Several other residents asked Fanwood regarding the Dean Oil site. in order to iron out more details, located closest to Cooper Road. The forbid municipal land use boards from about the health risks and possible al- FANWOOD — Tuesday’s The site, which is considered the resi- conduct research and ensure that the company needed board approval for a using the possible health risk factor as ternative locations for the antennas be- Fanwood Borough Council meeting dential piece of the RDRP, has been residents have a chance to be in- use variance and a height variance be- a reason for denying applications for fore the board, after a more than two- focused on downtown redevelopment. contract-purchased by Landmark to volved in the process. cause the antennas will be seven feet placement of such antennas. Mr. hour-long hearing, voted 7-0 to ap- The redevelopment plan was an develop 24 townhouses with 48 ga- Mayor Mahr said that because the higher than the existing tower, which Scolnick noted the radiowaves emitted prove the application. issue during former mayor Louis rages if approved by the planning MacDermott Place residents are stands at 115 feet. Jung’s administration, and debate board. within a certain radius of the work to Omnipoint attorney Richard Scolnick about it has continued since current Resident comments to the council be completed at South Avenue, they said the new antennas would “take ad- mayor Colleen Mahr was elected two cited the final height and look of the will have the opportunity to voice vantage of an existing tall structure to years ago. new buildings and the width of side- suggestions. She also emphasized that cover a gap in (T-Mobile’s) coverage.” At a recent borough planning board walks in relation to parking calcula- the council’s goal is to work hand-in- The company also will build and meeting, several revisions to the Re- tions in the plan as their key concerns. hand with property owners who will maintain a group of small equipment vised Downtown Redevelopment Marilyn Biercuk and Mary Ann Kuhn be affected by the redevelopment. cabinets at the base of the tower and Plan (RDRP) passed. The completed of McDermott Avenue in Fanwood in- Fanwood residents Joe Qutub and fence in these cabinets. agreements between the borough and quired about building height and den- Dino Caminiti received proclamations Three witnesses testified on developers, Enchantments Properties sity and how the look of the new build- for their public service achievements. Omnipoint’s behalf. Gary Alcon, a tele- and Michael Marcovecchio, will not ings will affect their property value. Mr. Qutub, a 35-year resident, has communications expert, explained to be affected by the new revisions. En- Ms. Biercuk praised the downtown retired from the Fanwood Rotary Club. the board the coverage issues being chantments LLC will construct a retail plans and said she hoped that the A native of Palestine, he is president addressed; Anthony Suppa, a civil en- and residential building at 224 South buildings will keep to a height of 31 of Arab Student Aid International. gineer, detailed the tower’s design, and Avenue; Michael Marcovecchio is also feet. Her comments came in response Mr. Caminiti is a Plainfield police Meghan Hunscher, a professional plan- developing a mixed building at 222 to the recent recommendations by the officer who recently returned from a ner, provided details of why the site is a FUN AND HEALTHY...Children of McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains South Avenue at the corner of Second engineering consulting firm Schoor two-week journey to the Gulf Coast, suitable location for the new antennas. enjoy Walk to School Week with Mayor Martin Marks last Friday. Street. DePalma to make the buildings no where he assisted Hurricane Katrina Noting that the tower is situated in a According to Frank Regan, the taller than three stories or 35 feet. victims. He traveled to Louisiana with residential area, board member Jim Pate PAGE INDEX board’s legal advisor for the RDRP, The council, which had made a the Union County Community Emer- asked why two nearby towers, at higher Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 13-20 the newest revisions could possibly commitment to working with the resi- gency Response Team (UCERT), of elevations, were not considered. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 11 A&E ...... 23-24 affect a third developer, Landmark, dents during the redevelopment pro- which he is a member. Omnipoint did consider one tower, Mr. Community ... 6-9 Sports ...... 13-18 Classifieds...... 21 Page 12 Thursday, October 13, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mountainside to Act on PF Mayor Loses Appeal; Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside WESTFIELD Stormwater and Leaf Reg’s GOP Supports Write-In POLICEPOLICE BLOTTERBLOTTER By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL the fire department. By PAUL J. PEYTON for the Republican nomination for Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times It was proposed to close the com- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times mayor in the June primary, dropped Westfield Saturday, October 8, a resident of MOUNTAINSIDE – Tuesday night munity pool one Friday evening next PLAINFIELD – The New Jersey out of the race in September citing Monday, October 3, a Hillcrest King Street reported being the victim at its monthly agenda-setting meet- August to provide a catered meal and Supreme Court denied an appeal by personal reasons. Avenue business reported someone of fraud. The victim stated that un- ing, Mountainside Council discussed a ‘DJ’ for the event. All those volun- Plainfield Mayor Al McWilliams to “The Republican Committee stands broke slats in a fence and wrote with known suspects attempted to open a extensive stormwater and leaf regu- teering for the borough and their an appellate court’s decision disal- firmly behind Mayor McWilliams on black magic marker on playground credit card in his name. lations to be voted on next week, spouses would be invited. lowing his petition to run for reelec- this,” Mr. Morin said. “We felt equipment on the premises. Mountainside appointed a new assistant recreation Adam Leib was appointed assis- tion as a Republican. strongly that this law [‘sore loser’s’]) Thursday, October 6, Westfield Friday, October 7, Dwight Weems, director, approved a volunteer recog- tant recreation director, effective Mr. McWilliams, seeking a third was wrong,” Mr. Morin said. police arrested Robert Thorne, 34, of 43, of Scotch Plains was arrested for nition day and issued commendations October 24. Kevin Donnelly was term as mayor of Union County’s Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-22, Roselle Park at Garden State Park- driving with a suspended license dur- for youth sports. appointed to this position on Au- third-largest city, sought to have the Plainfield) accused Mr. McWilliams way Exit 135 in Clark on the strength ing a road check. He was searched, To comply with state-mandated gust 15 but resigned a few days state Supreme Court hear the case of trying to destroy the Plainfield of an outstanding contempt of court handcuffed and placed in a patrol car stormwater regulations, Mountainside later. and uphold State Superior Court Judge Democratic Party, as well as the city warrant from Westfield for $500. He for transport to police headquarters must adopt several ordinances at next A bid of $4858 was approved for Walter Barisonek’s ruling on Sep- itself. He told The Westfield Leader was released after posting bail. for processing. week’s regular council meeting, in- the 2003 Crown Victoria owned by tember 29 that he could run under the and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Thursday, October 6, Jeffrey Once at headquarters, Weems was cluding control of litter, prohibition the borough. Republican banner. Times that the mayor “has no respect Crawford, 32, of Linden was arrested found to have been hiding what was of illicit connections, prohibition of Resolutions of commendation for In June’s Democratic primary, the for the law.” in the 300 block of Windsor Avenue believed to be a fold of heroin in his yard waste in streets, requirement of the 11-year-old Boys Baseball All- mayor lost by 325 votes to Sharon- Both Union ounty and the state on an outstanding $500 traffic war- cellular telephone holder on his belt. leaves and grass to be containerized Stars who placed first in the Roselle Biggs Robinson after the Union Attorney General’s office joined the rant from Ocean Township. He was The fold was stamped with a red and prohibition of dumping into the Park Tournament and for the County Democratic Committee de- Democratic Committee initially in released on his own recognizance as “stop snitch” label on it. The evi- stormwater system. Mountainside PAL Girls Softball nied him the organization’s line. Ms. supporting Union County Clerk per the Ocean Township Police De- dence was bagged and tagged, and Mayor Robert Viglianti and all Team that captured the Elmora Youth Robinson is a member of the city’s Joanne Rajoppi’s rejection of the partment. Weems was processed and placed in council members voted to start an League Title will be read at next board of education. GOP’s filing of Mr. McWilliams un- Thursday, October 6, Loretta a cell. annual Volunteer Appreciation Day week’s meeting. The Union County Attorney der the Republican banner in Novem- Turnage, 41, of Plainfield was ar- It was later determined there was a to recognize those serving on boards, The next council meeting is sched- General’s office and the Democratic ber. The Democratic Committee ap- rested at North Avenue and Broad $5,000 ACS warrant from Newark commissions, the rescue squad and uled for Tuesday, October 18, at 8 p.m. Committee all challenged Mr. pealed the case to the appellate court, Street on a robbery charge. The arrest issued for him under an alias. The McWilliams efforts, citing a state stat- where the three-judge panel released stemmed from a July 15 incident that incident is still under investigation. ute known as the “sore loser’s law.” a short ruling on October 3 reversing had been under investigation by the Saturday, October 8, an abandoned The provision disallows municipal Judge Barisonek’s September 29 de- Westfield Police Department’s De- 1984 Dodge Caravan was observed election candidates who lose in the cision at the Union Courthouse in tective Bureau. in the parking lot of the Gene Lord primary to run for the same post in the Elizabeth. Turnage is alleged to have de- building on Route 22. The vehicle general election. During what was deemed a cam- manded money from a Woodmere had a broken door lock and broken Republicans argued that the provi- paign kick-off on October 2, Mayor Drive resident known to her at his ignition. Two screwdrivers were found sion only applies to independent can- McWilliams told The Times, “I am not home and, when the victim refused, in the vehicle. A check of the Vehicle didates and not major-party candi- involved because I want to have a po- put him in a headlock and took his Identification Number confirmed the dates running in primaries. litical career. This is about the city. We wallet. She was held in lieu of vehicle had been stolen from Republicans had until 5 p.m. last want to see Plainfield move forward.” $100,000 bail and transported to the Plainfield the previous day. Thursday to file a replacement candi- Among the supporters for Mayor Union County jail. Fanwood date on the party’s line for Plainfield McWilliams was Elizabeth City Thursday, October 6, Ronald Wednesday, October 5, Nathan G. mayor. Councilman Tony Monteiro, who Jackson, 45, of Plainfield was ar- Wilkerson, 34, of Scotch Plains was Union County Republican Chair- said, “When I read that his legs were rested at Orchard and Elm streets arrested on outstanding warrants fol- man Phil Morin said the party would cut out from under him in the 11th on traffic warrants out of Newark, lowing a motor vehicle stop at Hunter not put another candidate up for the hour, I had to come out to support for $400, and Berkeley Heights, for and Madison Avenues. mayoral election. Instead, he said the Mayor McWilliams.” $165, as well as a no-bail Union Thursday, October 6, Michell Rios, committee will focus on the write-in “It’s up to (Plainfield residents) to County Sheriff’s warrant. Jackson 37, of South Plainfield was arrested effort now underway for Mr. stop it personally and to take back the was turned over to the Union County on outstanding warrants following a McWilliams in Plainfield. government from those who shouldn’t Sheriff for transportation to the motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road and Cheryl Arana, who ran unopposed have it,” Mr. Monteiro said. Union County jail. East Second Street. Scotch Plains Friday, October 7, Rashan M. Tuesday, October 4, Zollie Will- Baker, 30, of Plainfield was arrested Rocket your Ad iams, 47, of Scotch Plains was ar- on outstanding warrants following a SP Council rested and charged with robbing a motor vehicle stop at Martine and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Route 22 service station. The robbery Herbert Avenues. Call the Spaceman occurred on September 30. Williams Sunday, October 9, Peter Valen- ers to participate, and also noted that was arrested by the Detective Bureau tine, 30, of North Plainfield was ar- local emergency management coordi- following an investigation and trans- rested on Terrill Road at Mary Lane nator Paul Malool, who also works for ported to the Union County jail. and charged with driving under the The big election edition is launching Nov. 3, the Federal Emergency Management Tuesday, October 4, a Magnet High influence (DUI). He also was taken warping the space-time continuum. Agency, had recently returned from School student reported the theft of into custody on outstanding warrants. the Gulf region after a five-week stint. an iPod from his locker. The value of Sunday, October 9, Francisco O. At the start of the council’s meet- the iPod was determined to be $200. Urrutia, 20, was arrested on South ing, the mayor issued a proclama- There are no suspects at this time. Avenue at Shady Lane for obstruc- Ads must be beamed in by October 21, Federation tion declaring this week to be DECA Thursday, October 6, a Lake Av- tion following a motor-vehicle stop. Stardate Time. Week and urged residents to support enue resident reported being the vic- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the high school’s DECA students. tim of fraud. The victim stated that Fanwood Candidate Forum The mayor issued another procla- she received a call from her bank Tuesday, October 18 at 8 p.m. at Contact Mission Control mation declaring this week to be requesting her social security num- borough hall. The public is invited. [email protected] Fire Prevention Week and urged resi- ber. She did not give the information E-mail questions for the candidates dents to participate in fire preven- over the telephone and when she by October 14 to editor@ (908) 232-4407 tion activities at home, school and called the bank, she was told no one goleader.com. 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PAID FOR BY SKIBITSKY FOR MAYOR, 1121 PROSPECT ST.,WESTFIELD, NJ, WILLIAM KELLY,TREASURER. Page 2 Thursday, October 13, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Gil Chapman Named to County Looks for New Northfield Savings Bank Location for Fire Academy WESTFIELD – Gil Chapman of tion Authority in East Rutherford. By PAUL J. PEYTON time with employees using five days Westfield has been appointed to the He was also the first African-Ameri- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of their vacation time. Board of Directors of Northfield Sav- can to be elected to the Elizabeth ELIZABETH – Union County Free- The board voted to issue a $2,100 ings Bank. City Council. holder Alexander Mirabella formed a grant to the Borough of Fanwood. Mr. Chapman is Mr. Chapman re- committee to search for available land The grant was originally given to President of Island ceived a degree in to build a new fire academy. the Women’s Resource Center, but Ford, Inc., which business administra- The existing structure, located in the center is no longer in opera- finished as the num- tion from the Univer- Linden, consists only of a main tion. ber-one New York sity of Michigan and building used to conduct real-life The board also passed a resolution City retail Ford deal- a Master of Arts De- fires for training purposes for acad- proclaiming the week of October 23 ership in 2004 with gree in Economics emy cadets and full-time paid and to 31 as “Red Ribbon Week” in Union sales volume of $63 from Rutgers Univer- volunteer firemen throughout the County, a national program that en- million. sity, Newark. county. Trailers are used as por- courages kids to be drug-free. Island Ford began He was named table classrooms for the 20-year- During the public portion of the operations in No- “The Number 1 High old facility. meeting, Linden resident Kevin vember of 1986 and School Football “I’m committed to put together a Retcho proposed that county create Mr. Chapman be- Player in the Nation” THE BEST GIFT…Ten-year-old Henry Flugstad-Clarke of Short Hills cel- top flight facility for our firefighters,” pedophile-free zones in county came the sole owner by Parade Magazine ebrates his birthday by donating his presents of art supplies from his friends to the said Freeholder Mirabella, a resident parks. He said he viewed the New in January 2000. In in 1970 and was voted Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. of Fanwood. Jersey Police website, which in- 2004, Crain’s Gil Chapman to the “High School Freeholder Mirabella is the board’s cludes the New Jersey Sex Offender Magazine listed Is- All-American” foot- liaison to the fire-services advisory Registry of convicted pedophiles land Ford and Chapman as one of the ball team for three consecutive years. County Lowers Fee to Join board, which meets quarterly. The now out of jail and now residing top 25 minority-owned businesses in He was awarded a football scholar- new panel, he said, exists in addition Union County. He said there are New York. ship to Michigan, where he started as Prescription Drug Program to the board and includes a paid chief “hundreds of pedophiles and sex Mr. Chapman previously held running-back/wingback for the Wol- and a volunteer fire chief. offenders in the county.” management and sales positions at verines. He was a kick return special- ELIZABETH — Effective Octo- The membership fee is payable to He said a piece of land of about five Freeholder Deborah Scanlon said the New Jersey Sports and Exposi- ist in the NFL’s New Orleans Saints ber 15, the annual membership fee AddHealth, Inc. of Clifton, the ven- to six acres would be needed for the she would place the issue on the next in 1975. charged to join the Union County dor selected by the county through new facility and would have to be agenda for the board’s Policy and CLASSIFIEDS Northfield Savings Bank has 19 Prescription Drug Discount Program competitive bidding to administer the located in a non-residential area. Administrative Code Committee, Buy & Sell on the Net full-service banking offices in Staten will be lowered to $17.95 from $19. program. AddHealth, Inc., a com- “If we can use some existing space, which she chairs. goleader.com Island, New York and Union and The fee covers all family members pany that specializes in medical sav- we will look at those first,” he told The freeholder board will hold its Middlesex Counties. residing in the same household. ings plans nationwide. reporters after the board’s October 6 next agenda setting meeting at 7 The Union County Prescription meeting. p.m. in the board’s meeting room, Drug Discount Program is offered to Freeholder Mirabella hopes to find a located on the sixth floor of the residents over the age of 18. A single suitable home for a new academy within Union County Administration Build- membership fee of $17.95 covers all six months. He estimated that construc- ing in Elizabeth. household members, including mi- tion would take up to two years. nor children under age 18. Members “We need to update our facility no Boys & Girls Club To receive a card that may be used at matter how you slice it,” he said. “It’s most chain and independent pharma- on its last leg.” Honor ‘Best of the Best’ cies throughout the United States. Freeholder Mirabella also an- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Boys and Currently, there are 8,971 nounced that a countywide School Girls Clubs of Union County will cardholders representing 22,428 Safety Conference is slated for Mon- honor those who have made a posi- people covered by the program. For day, October 17 at the Rahway Li- tive impact on the community during the statistical period ending July 31, brary meeting room and Tuesday, Oc- the group’s annual “Best of the Best” 2005, as a group, those enrolled saved tober 18 at Linden High School. The awards banquet. an overall average of 33 percent, county conference will be held from 9 a.m. to The special awards presentation spokesman said. Without the card, the 7:30 p.m. both days. will be held Tuesday, October 18, at 6 group’s prescription costs would have Littleton, Colo. Battalion Fire Chief p.m. at L’Affaire, located at 1099 been $463,636. By using the card, the Jeff Christ will be the guest speaker. Route 22 in Mountainside. group’s out-of-pocket cost totaled The 1999 shootings at Columbine This year’s honorees include As- $312,637, saving members $150,998, High School occurred in Littleton. semblyman Joseph Cryan of the 20th or 33 percent, the spokesman added. Law enforcement personnel, school Legislative District; Union Center For information or to discuss the safety officers and school officials are National Bank; the AMERIGROUP difference between the new Medi- encouraged to attend the symposium. Foundation and the Union County care prescription drug coverage and In other business, officials an- Department of Human Services. the county program, call an nounced a new program for county The AMERIGROUP Foundation AddHealth representative at (800) employees to travel to the Gulf Coast seeks to create healthy communities 733-8546. The program is open to all and assist victims of Hurricane by fostering access to health care, residents, regardless of age, income Katrina. encouraging safe and healthy chil- or assets. Employees will be permitted to take dren and families and promoting com- three weeks or 15 workdays as long munity improvement. For more in- as they are part of an organized relief formation about the foundation, effort such as the Red Cross. The please visit www.amerigroup.com/ county will provide 10 days of paid foundation. Absentee Ballot Rules Have Changed for Nov. Election By Joanne Rajoppi, County Clerk only for the remainder of the year, DEM Candidate for Reelection but also for all future general elec- A change in New Jersey law affect- tions. ing absentee ballot applications is A new sealed application, which now effective for the Tuesday, No- provides voters with privacy, has vember 8 General Election. been designed. In previous years, This year, a voter no longer needs a the application card was visible to special reason to vote by absentee anyone handling the card once it was ballot for any election. Any voter also mailed. may request an absentee ballot appli- The new absentee ballot applica- cation be sent to him or her automati- tion is available by request by calling cally for all future general elections, (908) 527-4360 or on the County until the voter notifies the County Clerk’s website at ucnj.org/ctyclerk/ Clerk to stop sending the applica- election.html. tions. Requests for an absentee ballot In addition, permanently or to- must be postmarked by Wednesday, tally disabled voters have the option October 26, in order to receive a Gen- of requesting an absentee ballot not eral Election ballot.

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Thieke announced his 7-point plan to representation is that minority views sen Freeholders recently announced To appropriately use an environ- bring wide-ranging reforms to state are under-represented. The major par- we have entered into an agreement mental analogy, these Republicans government, focusing on campaign ties gerrymander legislative districts with the City of Summit to purchase cannot see the forest for the trees. finance “pay to play” reform and mak- until most are “safe” for one party or and preserve 5.34 acres of environ- Now more than ever, we need to work ing government more transparent. the other. Instead of electing two people mentally significant land at an edge of harder to ensure the protection of our Mr. Thieke said, “The Green Party to represent one district, I propose the Watchung Reservation in Summit. environment for future generations and I place a high value on grassroots having just one Assemblyperson This land would have otherwise to come. We are nearing the point of democracy. The voters are eager for elected per district, and electing the been developed into 38 townhouses, critical mass in New Jersey, the point real reforms, unfortunately neither other 40 seats ‘at-large’ using propor- Betsey Burgdorff for The Westfield Leader causing a significant impact upon al- at which our environment will begin MEET THE CANDIDATE...First Ward candidate for Westfield Council, Audrey Jon Corzine nor Doug Forrester are tional methods. If a party gets 10 per- ready stressed eco-systems within the to permanently deteriorate unless we Fisch, center, meets residents and exchanges thoughts during an informal gath- willing or able to bring about these cent of the votes, they get 10 percent of reservation. stand up and do something about it. ering at the home of Jim and Dana Baker last Sunday. kinds of changes. That’s because both the at-large seats. While the overall acreage preserved After years of steady improvement, of the major parties are corrupt ma- Elect more officials, appoint fewer: in this particular instance is not mas- the nation’s water and air pollution chines that want to maintain the sta- New Jersey appoints a far higher por- sive, this story is symbolic of what have sadly gotten worse under Bush’s DEMs Point to Service & Experience tus quo. We Greens want to empower tion of its public officials than most the freeholder board has been trying tenure, according to government data. the citizens of New Jersey and be- states. Too many of these are patron- to accomplish through the Open Among the most troubling trends, Of Fanwood Council Candidates lieve that a lot more can be done to age jobs used to reward partisan sup- Space, Recreation and Historic Pres- there have been increases in the By FW DEMS “Now more than ever, Fanwood increase the level of democracy in porters. In most states, commissions ervation Trust Fund since it was over- amount of toxic releases nationwide Wheeler and Walsh for Council families need leaders with no political our state. To that end, my campaign is are elected rather than appointed; in whelmingly approved by voters in from industrial facilities, along with At the heart of the 2005 Fanwood axe to grind,” said Mayor Mahr. “Joan proposing this 7-point plan:” many states, planning boards are 2000. Every acre preserved in Union worsening mercury contamination, Borough Council election is the ques- Wheeler and Bruce Walsh have years Clean Elections: Unlike the state’s elected. Since the Green Party values County adds immeasurably to our sewage contamination and air pollu- tion of community service and pro- of continued experience in our com- current version of public financing grassroots democracy, we propose quality of life. tion, according to studies from the fessional experience. Mrs. Joan munity. I urge voters to elect Joan and being tested in two legislative dis- opening up our government by elect- Our efforts to preserve open space National Resources Defense Coun- Wheeler and Mr. Bruce Walsh have Bruce on November 8.” tricts, we need a “clean” elections ing our state and county commissions are in the heart of New Jersey, the cil. Meanwhile, federal enforcement decades of experience in the public For more information about the system that’s closer to the laws in (e.g. county improvement authorities, nation’s most overdeveloped state. against polluters has declined dra- and private sectors that makes them Democratic candidates for Fanwood Maine and Arizona. One that makes it state port authorities, highway com- Since the inception of the Open Space matically, and hazardous waste clean- far and away the most qualified candi- Borough Council, call (908) 789-7577, easier for candidates to qualify by missions, BPU, Pinelands commis- Trust Fund, the Democratic freeholder ups have dropped to record lows. dates for Fanwood Borough Council. or visit www.Fanwooddems.com. drastically lowering the amount of sion) and municipal planning boards. board in Union County has been able With the federal government miss- “I need Joan Wheeler and Bruce money candidates must raise. In ad- By electing these positions, the media to preserve more than 130 acres of ing on this issue, Union County must Walsh on the borough council to help Red Cross Encourages dition, third party and independent will pay more attention to the work of open space — well ahead of our 10- take care of matters in its own back- keep the progress going here in candidates must be given funding these agencies, and the public will year plan. During this time, we have yard, and this is why Democrats on Fanwood,” said Mayor Colleen Mahr. ICE In Cell Phones equal to the two major parties. A know more about the decisions that worked to preserve last remaining this freeholder board have taken a “Joan and Bruce want what’s best for WESTFIELD—The Westfield/ workable system of public financing are being made. In addition, we need farms and green spaces in Plainfield, strong position in protecting the envi- Fanwood families and they have the Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- would then be used for all elected an elected Attorney General whose Scotch Plains, Clark and Union — to ronment. needed experience and expertise to can Red Cross is promoting their ICE offices: governor, legislature, free- independence from the governor will name a few. As your elected officials, we will contribute to an already fantastic team (In Case Of Emergency) program. holder, mayor etc. Besides ‘clean’ enable him or her to expose corruption It is a record of achievement that continue to support the actions of the of public servants.” The ICE program is a way for people financing, we have to lower the dollar within the administration. Current At- my colleagues and I on the freeholder Open Space Trust Fund in preserving As a senior administrator at to place emergency contact informa- amount of allowable contributions to torney General Peter Harvey has been board point to with great pride. Our Union County’s last great green Runnells Specialized Hospital, tion in their cell phones should an candidates and parties, and ban all completely blind to the corruption in Republican opponents, meanwhile, spaces for generations to come. Mrs. Wheeler has experience in emergency situation arise. The pro- contributions from companies doing state politics. have taken a page out of the Bush disaster preparedness, community cess is simple and quick to do. government work, i.e. “pay to play”. Televised government: New Jersey Administration environmental Attorney General to health and senior fitness and has an Decide who you would like to have Initiative and Referendum (I&R): needs its own version of C-SPAN. I’d playbook, and year after year have intimate knowledge of New Jersey’s notified in case of emergency; i.e., When elected officials fail to pass like to see a second NJN-type chan- called for the dismantling of the Open Address Women’s Grp. prescription drug options. She cur- spouse, child, friend or coworker. In needed reforms (see property taxes), nel devoted to televising committee SUMMIT — New Jersey Attorney rently volunteers as the Vice Chair your cell phone, enter the letters ICE the voters should have the right to hearings in the state legislature, General Peter Harvey will be the guest of the Fanwood Board of Health with optional following letters such as place questions on the ballot. Half of county freeholder meetings, state speaker before the regional gathering and is the President-Elect of the Mom. With each designation, provide the states have I&R. New Jersey authority meetings, school board of Business and Professional Women Soroptimists International- a phone number for the telephone con- should join them. meetings, etc. Democracy only works at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, October 17, Westfield Chapter. tact. In an emergency, someone can Term Limits: I believe that abso- when the voters know what our elected at the Grand Summit Hotel, located As the lead administrator for sev- find your ICE contact and provide lute power corrupts absolutely. If our officials are really doing. 570 Springfield Avenue. The public eral hospitals throughout her career, information about your status. governor is limited to 8 years in of- is invited to attend. she knows what’s needed to keep an The Red Cross invites the public to fice, then state legislators should have Candidates Forum Mr. Harvey will speak on issues eye on the bottom line. to their Chapter House on Elm Street limits too. I propose a limit of 10 Attend the Candidates Forum in concerning domestic violence, sexual Mr. Walsh is an attorney who to take courses on a variety of safety years for members of the Assembly, Westfield at the municipal build- assault and other related topics. Mr. served on the borough council for programs and to support their disaster and 10 years for state senators. ing on Monday, October 17 at 8 Harvey’s address begins at 7:30 p.m. nine years, until 1999. His nine years relief efforts. For more information Ban politicians from holding mul- p.m. E-mail your questions for the The cost of dinner for the general of service included two years as coun- please contact Maureen Kaufmann at tiple offices: Simply put, no politi- candidates to public is $35 and $30 for BPW mem- cil president. Mr. Walsh has an ex- the Red Cross at 232-7090. cian should be able to hold more than [email protected]. bers. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The See more letters Pages 5 & 20 Scotch Plains – Fanwood The Westfield Leader TIMES Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Former Council President Agrees: DDTM Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Plainfield Impacts Fanwood Tax Base New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each with National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association four definitions – only one is correct. The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Editor’s Note: The writer was a mem- think the number is 28, but I’m not sure) others are made up. Are you sharp enough ber and chairman of the Fanwood Plan- public hearings – most of them televised to discern this deception of diction? Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey ning Board during the 1980s and was — by either the council or the planning P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West If you can guess one correctly – good P. O. Box 368 Borough Council President during Mayor board. That plan was ultimately adopted guess. If you get two – well-read individual. Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Louis Jung’s administration. by the council, and was praised by Mayor If you get three – word expert. If you get all Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 * * * * * Mahr after her election as a good plan. I four – You must have a lot of free time! I was amazed by the outpouring of believe it is the underpinning for what her POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at All words and correct definitions criticism of a recent Scotch Plains- administration has done. come from the board game Diction P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Fanwood Times editorial (September 22) Following adoption of the downtown Deception. Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. by leaders of Fanwood’s Democratic redevelopment plan, Mayor Jung ran an Party. extraordinarily open process to solicit Answers to last week’s arcane words. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte I thought the editorial made exactly the proposals for redeveloping Fanwood’s 1. Chitra – The Indian spotted hog deer 2. Hierodule – A Greek temple slave ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR right point: Unless the mess in Plainfield core downtown block. The winning de- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo is squared away (something I doubt will veloper – who was dumped by Mayor 3. Intertrigo – An eruption of the skin ever happen, given the political culture of Mahr and her team – was selected by a produced by friction of adjacent parts COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 4. Tocsin – An alarm bell Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly New Jersey), Fanwood and Scotch Plains committee that included councilpersons EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS will continue to have a very difficult time from both parties, the planning board, ABACIST Ben Corbin expanding their tax base with strong busi- borough staff and public representatives. 1. One who casts accounts with a cal- SERVICES ness. One of the things I learned cam- If Mayor Mahr is able to see new build- culator SUBSCRIPTION PRICE paigning door-to-door in Fanwood was ings go up, and new business attracted, it 2. A tile or square in a mosaic pavement One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 that our residents demanded the Fanwood is because of the foundation laid during 3. One who destroys one’s sight by Police Department be protected – be- Mayor Jung’s administration. As I said, placing a red-hot basin close to the eyes cause they viewed it as the “thin blue in public service, one builds upon what 4. A skylight wall” that protected them from crime in was done by one’s predecessors. TASSIE Users of Cell Phones, Please Be Plainfield. A revitalized Plainfield, with Indeed, the building being built across 1. A small cup honest government, would benefit from the Chelsea was proposed during 2. Armor for the thighs Fanwood and Scotch Plains immeasur- Mayor Jung’s administration – and, ac- 3. Clay for making melting pots ably. cording to the developer’s attorney, was 4. Tea time More Considerate While Driving I do, however, understand the Demo- inspired by the downtown redevelopment YACH crats’ sensitivity about an anonymous plan and initial developer’s proposal dur- 1. To boast or brag The use of cell phones while driving seems to be on cereal to pick up at the supermarket. quote in the editorial lamenting the ing Mayor Jung’s administration. Ground 2. To come up suddenly borough’s alleged lack of progress in has yet to be broken, according to the the increase. There are no statistics we know of that The ‘driving while distracted’ game has risen to a 3. An exclamation of despair or hope- downtown redevelopment. Had I been in Times’ front-page story September 29, on lessness point to a rise of accidents as a result. But, it’s new level, based on a few observations last week. office, I would have fired off a letter projects proposed during Mayor Mahr’s 4. Strong beer or ale unnerving to pedestrians, while crossing the street, Some drivers now are placing their laptops on the similar to that of Mayor Mahr. tenure. SPOLIATE Things are happening on their watch, Even though I’ve moved out of state to see a driver headed toward them, glued to the dashboard so they can retrieve information while 1. To wither or wilt and they are entitled to claim credit. But for business reasons, I’m pleased 2. To trap; snare phone with a distant stare in their eyes. talking on their cell phone – all the while, cruising in public service, one builds upon what Fanwood is moving forward. I cared pas- 3. To plunder or rob Pedestrians rightly freeze while crossing, not know- through busy traffic and pedestrian areas. went before. Had the borough council not sionately for Fanwood while I lived there 4. To coil or wind round adopted a new, comprehensive zoning and I wish it nothing but the best in the ing whether the driver actually sees them and intends We ask drivers who are doing these things to please ordinance perhaps four years ago, the future. That’s why, for the love of to stop or whether a tidbit of conversation going on consider how thoughtless and dangerous it is to town would be as stagnant as it had been Fanwood, I’ll be making a donation this Mayoral Candidates on with the phone will distract the driver from the brake. others. through the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. year to the Fanwood Community Foun- Councilwoman Karen Schurtz (D) began dation. I hope current residents will, too. TV Dancing Was Fun Who knows what’s in the driver’s mind while on We don’t want more laws. We want more consid- the project, and got it substantially ready. Joel Whitaker My partner John Russitano and I have a the phone – a fight with the spouse, closing a big erate conduct from users of cell phones while drving It fell to me to put on the finishing touches Silver Spring, MD local television show called “Make You business deal, or more likely discussing what kind of their cars – and elsewhere too. and move it through council – a process Wanna Dance.” During the month of Oc- that took more than a year and one which tober we are airing a special episode that found the council united. Commuter Notes was so much fun to shoot. Mayor Andy Even more significantly, former Mayor Skibitsky and Mayoral candidate Tom If Penn State, Alabama and Notre Louis Jung ran on a platform of down- Parking Improvements Jardim and their wives graciously agreed town redevelopment. Unlike his Demo- I would like to commend the Westfield to take time out of their busy schedules and crat predecessors, Mayor Jung didn’t just Town Council for rolling back the park- come on and take a dance lesson from us. talk about downtown redevelopment. ing fees at the train station lot. I believe We thank them all for their bravery. It Dame Can Do It, So Can Westfield Once elected, it was the major objective this effort demonstrates their commit- was a wonderful show of support for local of his administration. Mayor Jung ap- ment to keep parking fees at a reasonable television, which is obviously a subject The vaunted football programs of Penn State, Town USA. pointed Fanwood’s first downtown coor- level. The parking lot also looks great that is near and dear to our hearts. It surely Alabama and Notre Dame have been in the tank for The Blue Devils didn’t win a conference football dinator to serve as a liaison between busi- after the recent paving project. Now, if showed that there is a lighter side to local ness, landowners and the borough gov- they can only figure out a way to help politics and we just hope that they had as the last few years. Many said Joe Paterno was game last year and it looks to be the same this year. ernment. commuters park their cars in a straight much fun as we did. finished at 78, that Notre Dame couldn’t get the It’s a tremendous frustration for the players, parents, Mayor Jung sought the advice of the line when it snows, I’ll be forever grate- Kara Shovlin recruits while insisting that the players be educated coaches and ardent fans. What’s wrong? best experts in New Jersey on downtown ful. Westfield development, creating a bold, visionary Mark Doherty and that Alabama wouldn’t recover from NCAA It just doesn’t feel, sound or smell like football on redevelopment plan after more than 20 (I violations that left them without scholarships. the Devil sidelines any more – no excitement, no Westfield Sid Fay-Houlihan Turf Well, as most football fans know now, these teams adrenaline, no bands blaring fight songs. The cheer- Field is Impressive are back on the national scene – and most are leaders are exasperated in trying their best to inspire Maybe Most of What Our Parents Told I would like to take this opportunity to overjoyed. There’s still spunk left in Poppa Joe and a numbed crowd. thank both the Town Council and the New Jersey’s Charlie Weiss has brought life to the Westfield’s not a bunch of losers – there’s pride, Us Was Correct about Growing Up Westfield Recreation Commission for their hard work and continuous efforts to make Fighting Irish as their new coach. A housecleaning great talent and commitment. It will be interesting to The “Laws of Unintended Conse- of duty; however, the Marines can only the new turf fields at Sid Fay and Houlihan at ‘Bama now has them back on top. see how the Blue Devils will go about righting quence” could shape the future of shoot in self-defense if “attacked” by a reality. Just recently, I had the opportunity These are three examples of how vaunted pro- themselves. How long will it take? Westfield. over-zealous parents. to attend a soccer game at Sid Fay/ Houlihan Consider a Year 2100 bond issue of Consider 2100 religious landscape: The and I was truly impressed with what I saw. grams of past glory, having slipped into the mire of Football, in many ways, is like life. Sometimes you parking at the middle schools: As we shock sustained by many students on be- As my children approach the ages when defeatism, had the commitment and gumption to get knocked on your butt and have your face driven continue to hold our children back (in ing rejected by Ivy League schools (let’s they will be utilizing these fields, I look climb out of it. into the turf. It’s full of passion and physical contact, many cases for an athletic “edge”) future not forget they have grown up in an “equal forward to the chance for them to play at parents begin to realize that there is in fact playing time” society and therefore they such a great facility. In a town like Westfield, The Westfield High School Blue Devil football like life. And like life, it’s better to win than to lose. no edge as everyone is doing the same should get in like everyone else) is so with a history so rich in youth athletics, team is in this position. They must ask themselves But, sometimes you lose and you must spit out the thing; i.e., every child who was eligible devastating that more than 23 percent of these improvements to our recreation fields how they are going to restore their pride and the bitter taste, get up off the ground and dish it out. for 1st grade is actually in kindergarten graduating seniors become Krishna are a great asset to our town. so, in order to reestablish an “edge,” they monks. Accordingly, the town builds a program that was once the envy of the state Title Go Blue Devils! Daniel Duffy will therefore have to start holding their Hari Krishna center to accommodate the Westfield children back at least two years. As this trend. trend perpetuates itself, the BOE has no Consider the 2100 Parking Deck – DMZ Lower Fees and choice but to issue a bond to build new Lifted: After the “Civil War” of 2081 Is ‘Ethically Flexible’ the True parking facilities in the middle schools so between the north and south side, a DMZ Parking Lot are Great that the students can park their cars. was created across the train tracks. This is I just wanted to drop a quick note of Consider 2100 real estate values where lifted in 2100 when NJT finally decides to thanks to the Westfield Town Council for the median home price is $5,471,000: As provide Westfield commuters with a one- reducing permit parking fees. In light of Term for Politics in New Jersey? equal playing time in travel sports spills seat ride to NYC and pays to build a the town’s decision to not pursue con- The two millionaires competing for governor in powerful asset to be ‘ethically flexible.’ over into the classroom, (the reason for parking deck above the train tracks so it is struction of a parking deck, this reduction this is that, if it is good for a child’s self- 50 percent on the North Side and 50 is fair and appropriate. New Jersey promise to cut taxes, eliminate fraud and The voters in New Jersey are a little numb given esteem in sports, it should be good for percent on the South Side. The parking In addition, the South Avenue lot looks corruption, end pay-to-play no-bid contracts, pro- the McGreevey calamity and numerous other inci- them in the classroom also) every student deck also nullifies the existing 8.5-minute great after the recent re-pavement. hibit eminent domain from taking private property, dents. What will they do? in Westfield is given straight A’s just for maximum-parking-time law, imple- Rich Toner signing up for the class and showing up mented in 2047. Westfield make government efficient, end the practice of ap- There are only two governor seats up for election for the lessons. This of course attracts Consider 2100 McMansions: A new pointing questionably qualified individuals to gov- this year in the U.S. – New Jersey and Virginia. many more people to the town and hence design trend hits Westfield homes — the Vote November 8, 2005 ernment posts as rewards for political support or Although NJ election laws prohibit corporate gifts to pushes up the real estate prices to unheard “Garden Room” – named as such because of levels. However, due to the “hold them the garden (all of it) is now actually inside See: goleader.com/05vote personal affection, stop padding pensions and quit NJ candidates, that’s easily being overcome. Political back” trend, houses take longer to turn the house. Candidates Public TV Forums Filmed: distributing grants only to towns controlled by po- ads will flood TV and people will receive mail about over as the average age of graduating Is this cynical? You bet. Is most of it Westfield: Monday, 8 pm, Oct. 17 litical parties of their persuasion. how bad the other guy is. On the fun side, celebrities seniors is now 24, so the kids stay home said tongue-in-cheek? Sure. But I have Fanwood: Tuesday, 8 pm, Oct. 18 a little longer. something nagging inside of me that says As for winning elections, prevailing political will visit before November 8 – such as former Presi- Consider 2100 real estate taxes where we all turned out okay with parents who Governor (1, 4-yr.) thought is that the threat of power will prevail over dent Bill Clinton did at Kean University and former the median annual tax bill is $100,000 would never have even thought to make Jon Corzine (D) the din of corruption. It’s not disgust about wran- NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani did in Westfield. that includes an additional $2,500 in res- the kind of noise, and do some of the Doug Forrester (R) taurant minimums: Due to the “everyone things, that we do today. Jeffrey Pawlowski (L) gling from the coffers. It’s fear of being on the wrong New Jerseyans are in for many interesting experi- gets straight A’s” syndrome, plus the fact When we are just getting old enough to Hector Castillo (Ed) side. Then, there will be no patronage for you. ences in the few weeks that remain in the campaign that kids in Westfield now enter first realize that 99 percent of everything our State Assembly D-21 (2, 2-yr.) Handlers of candidates and officials dismiss cor- for governor. We can’t be sure what tactics will be grade at 12, Westfield is inundated with parents told us is in fact correct, we also Jon Bramnick (R)(I) new families wanting their children to be have children telling us they were wrong. Eric Munoz (R)(I) ruption by labeling such conduct ‘ethically chal- employed before and after the election, but we’re in its schools. The result of this is addi- Well, were they? Steve Merman (D) lenged.’ In practice, many politicos consider it a certain that they will be ‘ethically flexible.’ tions being built to all schools, more Stuart Williams Bruce Bergen (D) teachers being hired and more pre-school Westfield State Assembly D-22 (2, 2-yr.) activities being sought, all of which greatly Linda Stender (D)(I) increase the taxes. Also, the town needs to Roll Back Fees and Jerry Green (D)(I) make sure that the tax revenues it receives Nancy Malool (R) from local merchants in the downtown Refund Parking Money Elyse Bochicchio (R) district continue to flow. Given that 379 Mayoral candidate Tom Jardim is right Union County Clerk (1, 5-yr.) of the qualifying merchants are in fact when he says that the parking fee in- Joanne Rajoppi (D)(I) restaurants, the town levies a “restaurant creases were earmarked for the construc- Saundra Spector (R) minimum” (just like a country club) of tion and maintenance of the parking decks. Union County Freeholder (3, 3-yr.) $2,500 each year on every homeowner. In 2000, the town council expressly raised Angel Estrada (D)(I) Consider Year 2100 volunteer coaches: the parking fees to fund the decks. Rick Proctor (D)(I) As the annual premium for liability insur- When the decks were defeated, the Nancy Ward (D)(I) ance for volunteer coaches surpasses town council tried to justify the increases Patricia Quattrocchia (R) $20,000 per annum (due to the number of based upon market demand and compa- Stuart Kline (R) lawsuits brought by parents who feel their rable municipal parking fees. The plain Albert Dill (R) children should play more based upon the truth is that the town council has decided Westfield Mayor (1, 4-yr.) equal-playing-time law), so, these un- to make the parking fees a commuter tax Andrew Skibitsky (R)(I) sung heroes who give up so much of their to fund other items in the operating bud- Tom Jardim (D) personal time resign their posts and sign get. Westfield Council Ward 1 (1, 4-yr.) up for the military where, they feel they The town council should make the com- Sal Caruana (R)(I) have less chance of being “shot at.” Given muters whole by rolling back the fees and Audrey Fisch (D) the difficulty of the coaching task, the refunding the monies. Westfield Council Ward 2 (1, 4-yr.) U.S. Marine Corps adds “Coaching Keith Firestone Vicki Kimmins (R) Westfield Sports” as an option for a tour Westfield Frank Fusaro (D) Westfield Council Ward 3 (1, 4-yr.) Darielle Walsh (R)(I) Campaign Lawn Signs Are Freedom of David Haas (D) Westfield Council Ward 4 (1, 4-yr.) Expression, I’m Gonna Get One Eric Leuthold (R) Thomas Bigosinski (D) In the October 6 Westfield Leader, sion of disparate opinions would lead to Fanwood Council (2, 3-yr.) Frank Arena of the Westfield GOP Cam- better and more responsible government. Joan Wheeler (D) paign Committee urged the people of Nor did I realize that Westfielders were Bruce Walsh (D) Westfield not to post lawn signs for the so fragile that they could not withstand Michael D’Antuono (R) upcoming mayoral and town council elec- the differing political views of their neigh- Maureen Mawby (R) tions because doing so would be “putting bors. Garwood Council (2, 3-yr.) neighbors in compromising positions” and I guess Mr. Arena has a different view William Schadewald (D)(I) “would fly in the face an informal pact” of democracy than I have. That is fine. I Walter Tucker (D)(I) that is apparently in effect in Westfield. can respect that. If Mr. Arena does not Anthony Sytko (R) I had no idea when I moved to Westfield want to post a lawn sign, that is his right. Bruce Paterson (R) that I was agreeing to “an informal pact” As for me, I’m gonna get me a lawn Mountainside Council (2, 3-yr.) to waive my right to free expression. I sign. Keith Turner (R)(I) always thought that one of the basic tenets Margaret Maloney Paul Mirabelli (R)(I) of a democracy was that the free expres- Westfield (I)=Incumbent A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 13, 2005 Page 5 Westfield And Its Parking Positive Actions Are Helped Challenge In 2005 By Community Volunteers By TOM JARDIM to the north and south train station By MAYOR ANDY SKIBITSKY Last month, Councilman Mark Westfield DEM Mayoral Candidate lots. There are sufficient spaces in Westfield GOP Candidate for Reelection Ciarrocca announced a plan to im- While we should remember that Watterson to satisfy all current em- One of the reasons that Westfield is prove traffic and pedestrian safety at the citizens of Westfield soundly – ployee permit holders and all those such a great community is the abun- eight locations in town. This plan was and rightly — defeated the parking currently on the employee waiting dance of talented, involved citizens. the result of the work of the Citizens’ garage referendum (a referendum list. The Trader Joe’s lot will be the Our town is fortunate to have such a Traffic Safety Advisory Committee supported by my opponent, the cur- most important lot for shoppers and sense of volunteerism. I believe that consisting of six residents. These rent acting mayor) by a landslide 3 to patrons of the downtown businesses. we must continue to tap this great volunteers spent many hours assist- 1 vote, Westfield’s parking challenges 2. Maximize the existing spaces in resource to benefit our community. ing the town council’s Public Safety, remain. A number of simple solu- the current permit parking lots. We Since becoming mayor this past Transportation and Parking Commit- tions would improve immediately our have the room to sell many additional June, I have put forth an aggressive tee in communicating with residents parking situation for our three con- permits; if we didn’t, we wouldn’t be agenda to achieve immediate posi- and holding numerous public meet- stituent groups: commuters, employ- able to accommodate the sale of daily tive action on a number of issues. ings attended by hundreds. ees and shoppers. parking permits at the lot, nor would Included among them are improving The result of our work was a con- Citizen suggestions, combined with we have 50 to 60 spaces available in the efficiency and service level of sensus on improvements that will sig- the town’s own five-year-old “park- the North and Central lot. The town’s town government and enhancing pe- nificantly improve the safety in each ing principles,” could solve many of inaction on this front has cost thou- ON THE PROWL — Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Wendy C. Harris, a 1989 destrian and traffic safety. One key of these locations at little cost to the the parking challenges today. The vast sands in lost revenue and inconve- graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, and her shipmates returned reason that has enabled us to make taxpayers. majority of these plans should have nienced residents. from deployment on the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez. Home-ported in significant progress in these areas is I intend to continue to call on citi- been executed long ago, regardless of 3. Make the long-term parking Norfolk, Va., the destroyer conducted security operations for the US 5th Fleet and the involvement of citizen volunteers. zen volunteers to conduct reviews the parking deck. Yet very little ac- spaces more user-friendly. The 205 the US 6th Fleet. Just a few weeks ago, we announced and help implement change in every tion has taken place. 8-hour meters on the north side of the results of a study of the Public department in town and to study addi- The town has made some progress town must be made operational from Works department. This review was tional traffic locations. in re-striping and beautifying some 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This will allow Service & Experience Are the conducted by three talented citizens Upon becoming mayor, I promised lots and installing up-to-date parking employees to use these meters with- who spent many hours in service to that our town government would do pay stations. However, solving the out having to return during the day to Westfield at no cost. The result of more with less. Our involvement of parking challenge requires more than make additional payments. Many of Qualities of our Candidates their work is immediate action items volunteer residents has enabled us to mere cosmetic changes and minor these meters are not used for this By Fanwood DEMS Runnells Specialized Hospital, Mrs. that will improve the customer ser- improve services with less burden on efficiencies. The town should relo- reason. This will greatly cut down the Wheeler and Walsh for Council Wheeler has experience in disaster vice at the department while increas- the taxpayers. I appreciate the work cate the current employee parking amount of illegal meter-feeding in At the heart of the 2005 Fanwood preparedness, community health and ing efficiency. The bottom line will of these committed citizens and will spaces, maximize the commuter park- the prime locations in the downtown Borough Council election is the ques- senior fitness and has an intimate be better service without any increase continue to look for creative ways to ing permit spaces and make the cur- grid; and, as a result, will release tion of community service and pro- knowledge of New Jersey’s prescrip- in cost to the taxpayers. deliver better services for less. rent long-term parking spaces more those meters for customer and patron fessional experience. Mrs. Joan tion drug options. She currently vol- user-friendly. In addition, the waiting parking. Wheeler and Mr. Bruce Walsh have unteers as the Vice Chair of the lists for both commuters and employ- Remarkably, Westfield has, on a decades of experience in the public Fanwood Board of Health and is the ees should be, once and for all, fully daily basis, a minimum of 200 un- and private sectors that makes them President-Elect of the Soroptimists Letters to the Editor vetted and a deposit required to ascer- used long-term and permit parking far and away the most qualified can- International-Westfield Chapter. tain the validity of each person’s de- spaces. There is no reason for this to didates for Fanwood Borough Coun- As the lead administrator for sev- sire for a space. continue. I will take the above action. cil. eral hospitals throughout her career, Westfielder Considers Campaign Lawn I recommend that the town imme- By executing these plans, the town “I need Joan Wheeler and Bruce she knows what’s needed to keep an diately execute the following three will satisfy the needs of our three Walsh on the borough council to help eye on the bottom line. Signs to be Litter in Beautiful Town step plan. constituent groups and also generate keep the progress going here in Mr. Walsh is an attorney who served 1. Move the employee permit park- over $120,000 annually for the town’s Fanwood,” said Mayor Colleen Mahr. on the borough council for nine years, Lately, I have observed Tom Jardim my mother’s neighborhood on Fairmont lawn signs around town. This upsets me Avenue.). ing from the Trader Joe’s/Smith and general fund. Improving parking for “Joan and Bruce want what’s best for until 1999. His nine years of service since Mr. Jardim claims to want to get The Republican candidates asked that Hawkin lot to the Watterson lot. This commuters, shoppers and employees Fanwood families and they have the included two years as council presi- “back to basics” yet he chooses to litter lawn signs not be used in this election. should include the 17 spaces on will keep Westfield the vibrant com- needed experience and expertise to dent. Mr. Walsh has an extensive our beautiful town with lawn signs. Apparently, Tom Jardim does not agree. Watterson Street proper. Move the munity that we proudly call our home contribute to an already fantastic team record of community involvement, As a lifetime resident, it is my under- I wish he would get on board with what is current permit holders from Watterson town. of public servants.” having served as Fanwood’s Police standing that lawn sign are not tradition- truly basic to our town — keeping it the As a senior administrator at Commissioner and Fire Commis- ally used in local elections, as they are friendly, beautiful place that it is! sioner, a member of the Library Board, unsightly. They can also pit neighbors Beth Nilsen Boy Scouts to Wash the Board of Health, the Historic Pres- against one another (as I am witnessing in Westfield ervation and Shade Tree commissions, Cars Saturday and as a mentor to Students Against In America, Freedom Is Being Able to FANWOOD — On Saturday, Oc- Drunk Driving. tober 15, from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., As a current member of the Express Your Opinion without Threats Boy Scout Troop 33 will wash cars at Fanwood Planning Board, he is con- the Exxon station on the corner of tributing his expertise to the commu- I am responding to Frank Arena’s letter that the tax-paying citizens of Westfield to the editor (last week). He commented can make their own decisions if they want Terrill Road and South Avenue. All nity during the downtown redevelop- that by putting a campaign sign on your to display their support for a candidate proceeds will go to replenishing tents ment process. lawn, you may be potentially putting your- with a lawn sign. and other supplies lost by Boy Scout “Now more than ever, Fanwood self in a compromising position with In America, freedom is being able to troops in the hurricane-devastated ar- families need leaders with no politi- neighbors. This was the straw that broke speak at the top of your lungs about your eas. First aid kits, manuals, camping cal axe to grind,” said Mayor Mahr. my silence. I see that comment as an opinion on any issue even when your gear, handbooks, uniforms and more “Joan Wheeler and Bruce Walsh have imposed threat and scare tactic made by neighbor who has a complete opposite will be needed by troops that lost all years of continued experience in our the GOP Campaign Committee to intimi- opinion is doing the same, without the their supplies. community. I urge voters to elect Joan date citizens from exercising their legal fear of being in a compromising position. Everyone is welcome Saturday for and Bruce on November 8.” rights to support a candidate of their choice Are you so afraid of name recognition as they see fit! when Westfield residents go to vote that a car wash or to make a donation. For more information about the Opposing parties have the right to “get you did not even put Thomas Bigosinski’s CRANFORD GETS GRANT...On October 7, Union County presents Cranford Exxon is supporting the Scouts by Democratic candidates for Fanwood the word out” about their decision to name in your letter when thanking him for with $50,000 for Centennial Avenue business district improvements. Pictured, from donating their facilities. Borough Council, call (908) 789- serve the community, their views and agreeing to your premise? left to right, are: Cranford Commissioner George McDonough, Deputy Mayor For more information, contact par- 7577, or visit their qualifications as allowed by “Fed- Daniel Aschenbach, Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski and Mayor George Jorn. Michael Giordano ent Karyn Steele at 908-322-7265. www.Fanwooddems.com. eral and State Election Laws” I believe Westfield

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Advocate for the State of New Jersey, The program will attempt to answer will be the guest speaker. The Rate questions and provide information on Payer Advocate’s role is ensuring that what women need to know to effec- all consumers receive safe, adequate tively reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. It is open to all and light Payamis Welcome refreshments will be offered. On Wednesday, October 26, at 7:15 Kapriana Brooke p.m., the library will feature “The Maurice and Reneé Payami of Secret of Creating a Successful Col- Scotch Plains have announced the lege Application Essay.” Edie Scher, birth of their daughter, Kapriana a senior English faculty member with Brooke Payami, on Tuesday, July 12, the Union County school system, will at 6:15 p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medi- be the presenter. MR. AND MRS. JOEL M. PARGOT cal Center in Livingston. There will be a follow-up during (She is the former Ms. Nancy Franklin) Lieutenant Eric Scott Moore and Ms. Stephanie Alaine Larson Kapriana weighed 7 pounds and 15 which participants will have an op- ounces and measured 18½ inches in portunity to bring in their essays to be length at birth. edited and critiqued by Ms. Scher. She joins her brother, Jake, age six, Registration is required as the group Ms. Stephanie A. Larson and sister, Briella, age four. size is limited. Ms. Nancy Franklin The baby’s maternal grandparents To register for a program or for are Michael and Mari Jayne Borch of further information or directions, To Wed Lt. Eric S. Moore Linden. please call the library at (908) 322- Marries Joel M. Pargot Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Larson of as a second lieutenant into the United Her paternal grandparents are 5007, extension no. 204. Information Ms. Nancy Franklin, the daughter The bride is a graduate of Wash- Westfield have announced the en- States Army Reserve. While in atten- Norel and Miriam Payami of Great on library events also is available at of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Franklin of ington University in St. Louis, Mo. gagement of their daughter, Ms. dance, Lieutenant Moore was an ac- Neck, N.Y. www.scotlib.org. San Francisco, Calif., was married and is employed by Fidelity Invest- Stephanie “Stevie” Alaine Larson, to tive member of the Clemson Univer- on Sunday, September 4, to Joel M. ments in Burlingame, Calif. Lieutenant Eric Scott Moore. He is sity Rugby Club and Army ROTC. He Pargot. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A member of the Class of 1993 at the son of Bob Moore and Mrs. Cheryl is part owner/Administrator of assisted Miller-Cory Museum Open Lawrence E. Pargot of Westfield. Westfield High School, the bride- Moore of Clearwater, Fla. living facilities in Clearwater. Rabbi George Nudell of Congre- groom graduated from Grinnell Col- A 2000 Westfield High School A Georgia wedding is being gation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains lege in Grinnell, Iowa and is em- graduate, the bride-to-be was awarded planned for the summer of 2006. For ‘Four Centuries’ Tours officiated at the late afternoon cer- ployed by C/NET in San Francisco. a Bachelor of Science degree in Com- WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory ing Committee will demonstrate “18th emony, which was held at Cline Win- Following a wedding trip to puter Information Systems from Club Invites Residents House Museum of Westfield is among Century Open Hearth Cooking.” ery in Sonoma, Calif. A reception Mexico, the couple resides in San Clemson University, where she was a 23 museums scheduled for free, two- Joan Barna, Sherry Lange, Janet took place there as well. Francisco. member of Alpha Chi Omega Soror- To Outdoor Excursions day tours of Union County’s historic Murphy and Arlene Soong will pre- ity and the Clemson University COUNTY – The Union County Hik- sites in celebration of Arts and Hu- pare authentic recipes using seasonal Women’s Glee. She is employed as a ing Club combines outdoor recreation manities Month. ingredients over the open hearth fire. Mothers & More to Present software consultant with Software with physical fitness through a regular For the annual “Four Centuries in a Taste treats will be available. Architects, Inc. in Tampa, Fla. schedule of hiking and bicycling activi- Weekend,” the museum will be open For information about other up- Her fiancé, a 1999 graduate of Coun- ties, mostly in central and northern Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to coming fall events or the many volun- Open House For Women tryside High School in Clearwater, New Jersey. Membership dues are $10 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 16, from teer opportunities, please call the mu- FANWOOD – On Wednesday, among other activities. earned a Bachelor of Science degree per year. To request a complimentary, noon to 5 p.m. The museum is located seum at (908) 232-1776. October 19, the Union County Chap- Mothers & More is a non-profit or- in Business Management at Clemson six-month schedule, interested persons at 614 Mountain Avenue. ter of Mothers & More will host a free ganization dedicated to improving the University. He received a commission may call (908) 527-4900. On Saturday, “An Afternoon of Colo- Cannonball House Set open house event for prospective lives of mothers through support, edu- nial American Music” will take place members at 7:30 p.m. at the Fanwood cation and advocacy. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 13, 2005 Page 7 First Baptist ‘Band Nite’ Dr. Glaser to Speak Sunday Aids Katrina Resettlement At Mountainside Chapel WESTFIELD – During the first settlement project to provide a safe, WESTFIELD – On Sunday, Octo- The Ministries is a mission founded show of its fall series on September supportive and welcoming environ- ber 16, Dr. Mitch Glaser, President of in 1894 by Leopold Cohn, a Hungar- 30, “Band Nite @ First Baptist” at- ment for a few families to live, work, Chosen People Ministries, will speak ian rabbi who came to believe that tracted more than 350 local teenagers socialize and educate their children on “The Fall Feasts of Israel” at 11 Jesus was the Messiah of Israel. to the downstairs Fellowship Hall at as they become self-sufficient mem- a.m. at the Mountainside Chapel, lo- From humble beginnings in Brook- the First Baptist Church of Westfield, bers of the community. cated at 1180 Spruce Drive in lyn, N.Y., it has grown into a world- located at 170 Elm Street. In addition to the entrance fee, many Mountainside. wide ministry with outreach centers in The event raised $2,500 for the local teens attending the concert even Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, Westfield United Way’s “Hurricane contributed all the money they had in Legion to Celebrate France, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Katrina Resettlement Project.” Fea- their pockets. “We couldn’t be hap- Ukraine and the United States. tured bands included A Day at the pier about the result,” said Drew of 75th Anniversary Dr. Glaser came to faith in the Fair, Broken Soldier, Top of the Fair, the benefit. SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- Messiah in 1970. For over 25 years, and Selsius. Admission was granted Westfield High School students, Fanwood American Legion Post No. he and his wife, Zhava, have been to youth under age 21, with $8 per both those not normally affiliated with 209 will celebrate its 75th anniver- active ambassadors of the Gospel in person collected at the entrance. the church and those who are youth sary on Veterans Day, Friday, No- many parts of the world. MANY THANKS…Allison O’Hara, center, of the Westfield Area Chamber of vember 11, at Snuffy’s Pantagis Res- Westfield Interfaith Caring Com- members of the church, coordinate Commerce presents a check for $825 to Maureen Kaufmann of the Westfield/ He is a graduate of Northeastern munity (WICC), an interfaith net- the Band Nights. The Reverend Jer- Mountainside Chapter of the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief taurant. Dinner will be at 7 p.m. Bible College and the Talbot School of work comprised of Westfield clergy emy Montgomery, Minister of Local efforts. The funds were raised at Westfield’s Festifall celebration, where 140 The post will honor members who Theology (part of Biola University). and community leaders, is seeking Outreach at the First Baptist Church, hand-painted Halloween pumpkins were sold. They were painted by Chamber served in World War II and all past Dr. Glaser holds a Doctoral degree in support for the “Hurricane Katrina oversees the program. members and WaySharers volunteers from the First Congregational Church of post commanders. In the morning, Intercultural Studies. His dissertation Resettlement Project.” All the proceeds from each show Westfield. Charles Serson, Red Cross Disaster Relief Coordinator, is at right. the post will conduct services in topic was the History of Missions to As a result, Drew Skibitsky, a benefit a local charity. For more in- Scotch Plains and Fanwood. the Jews in the 20th Century. Westfield High School senior and formation on the next “Band Nite,” Dinner is $40. There is no charge This program is open to the public. student organizer of “Band Nite,” slated for Saturday, October 29, please Mr. Mahmoud to Present for members who are World War II A love offering will be received. decided to dedicate 100 percent of visit www.myspace.com/bandnite or veterans or past post commanders. Members of the Christian and Jewish the evening’s proceeds to that fund. www.fbcwestfield.org/bandnite. Egypt’s Historic Wonders To purchase tickets, please send communities are invited to attend. The WICC emerged in 2000 to suc- Anyone wishing to contribute to checks payable to American Legion For more information, please call cessfully resettle two families among the “Hurricane Katrina Resettlement WESTFIELD – Hassan “Sam” on “The Ancient History of Egypt,” Post No. 209 to George Hauck, 237 (908) 232-3456. the thousands of traumatized Kosovo Project” may send checks to: Mahmoud will present a slide and “800 Years of Moorish Spain” and Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. refugees. It is comprised of represen- Westfield United Way, 301 North lecture tour of the many historic won- “The Crusades.” 07076. For more details, please call Woman’s Club to Hold tatives of houses of worship, social Avenue, West, Westfield, N.J. 07090- ders of Egypt at the Westfield His- A native of Egypt, he studied and the post at (908) 322-9845. agencies and community volunteers. 1421. They should write “Katrina Re- torical Society’s general meeting on observed the many historic marvels Scholarship Luncheon The network seeks through the re- settlement” on the memo line. Friday, October 21. It will begin at of his country. He is an author, lec- Halloween Contest WESTFIELD – The Westfield 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room turer and a student of the history and Woman’s Club will hold its annual of the Westfield Municipal Build- culture of many countries. On Tap in Garwood Scholarship Luncheon on Wednes- Sponsors, Walkers Sought ing, located at 425 East Broad Street. Mr. Mahmoud came to the United GARWOOD – The Borough of day, October 19, at 11:30 a.m. This Mr. Mahmoud has previously States 35 years ago and has been a Garwood has announced its annual year the event will be held at the given talks at the Society’s luncheons Westfield resident for 12 years. He Halloween home decorating contest, Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield. For CROP WALK Oct. 23 serves on the boards of trustees of with the top three decorated houses A buffet, cash bar and Chinese CRANFORD – Houses of wor- day, October 23, for the 2005 Women’s Book Club both the Westfield Historical Society to be awarded prizes such as gift Auction will all be included. The ship and organizations from Cranford Clergy Council 31st An- and the Westfield Symphony, and has certificates. Choraleers of Westfield High School Westfield, Garwood, Clark and nual CROP WALK against hunger. To Meet Saturday published several articles about his- Judging will take place from 8 to will provide entertainment. Cranford will join together on Sun- The three- or six-mile walk will WESTFIELD – The Women’s Book tory and politics in local newspapers. 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, so Proceeds from this event will ben- begin at 2 p.m. at the United Meth- Club of the First Baptist Church of This free program is open to the homeowners are asked to leave their efit Westfield High School students. ‘Evening With Friends’ odist Church, located at Walnut and Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street, public. Light refreshments will be decorations on. Winners will be an- All are welcome. For ticket informa- Lincoln Avenues in Cranford. will meet at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Oc- served at the end of the presentation. nounced soon afterward. tion, please call (908) 233-4815. To Benefit Resolve Once again, 25 percent of funds tober 15, to discuss “The Ladies of SCOTCH PLAINS – A dinner ben- raised will benefit Cranford Family Convington Send Their Love” by Joan efiting Resolve Community Coun- Care, as well as the food pantries at Medlicott. seling Center will take place on the Osceola Presbyterian Church in Bette Savage will be the dis- Thursday, October 20, at the Stage Clark and the First Congregational cussion leader. Participants are House Inn, 366 Park Avenue in Scotch Church of Westfield. urged to read the book prior to Plains. Dinner, starting at 5:30 p.m., The balance will be given to the meeting. Refreshments will will be $50, with choices of soup/ Church World Service, a ministry of be served. For information, please salad, main courses and desserts. the National Council of Churches of call (908) 233-2278 or e-mail The restaurant will donate a portion Christ in the U.S.A. that works to [email protected]. of the evening’s proceeds to Resolve. combat hunger and supply disaster A private, non-profit mental health relief within the United States and Baptist Church Invites agency founded in 1974, Resolve around the globe. offers counseling, advocacy and edu- The walk is open to people of all Children to Fall Fest cational programs for children, ado- ages, and families are encouraged to SCOTCH PLAINS – Children of lescents and adults, individually and walk together. Last year, 109 walk- all ages are invited to Fall Fest on in groups. Fees are determined on a ers took part in the event, with Sunday, October 30, from 3 to 6 sliding scale basis, according to abil- $13,666 raised. p.m. at the Terrill Road Baptist ity to pay. Anyone wishing to walk or spon- Church, located at 1340 Terrill Road Resolve always welcomes volun- sor a walker is asked to contact his in Scotch Plains. teer and financial support to help it or her house of worship or to call The free event will include food, maintain high quality services. Res- Robin Marko at (908) 789-0379. games, candy and many surprises. Slips & Falls ervations may be made by calling Information also is available from Participants are asked to wear a non- Motor Vehicle Accidents (908) 322-4224, extension no. 3, and the CROP coordinators at local scary costume. For more informa- callers should mention Resolve. houses of worship. tion, please call (908) 322-7151. Defective Products & Machines Head & Brain Injuries Construction Accidents Wrongful Death Job Related Injuries Serious Burns & Scars Nursing Home Abuse

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FANWOOD – The Girl Scouts of vide the optimal Girl Scout experi- Washington Rock (GSWRC) Coun- ence for every girl in our service By Pat Quattrocchi, GOP Candidate for Freeholder cil, Inc. has named Donna Dolce as area.” its new Executive Director, Board A Fanwood resident and member By PATRICIA QUATTROCCHI law with a prostitute in a motel and President Tiffany Wilson confirmed. of its Borough Council, Ms. Dolce Candidate for Freeholder then sent the tapes of this seamy en- A veteran of the non-profit and Girl comes to GSWRC from the United Admittedly I snooped, rather I should counter to his own sister in an attempt Scouting arenas and a former mem- Way of Essex and West Hudson say I accessed public records contain- to suppress evidence. ber of the GSWRC board, Ms. Dolce (UWEWH). Since 1998, she served ing the opposing side’s campaign re- The same Charles Kushner who il- begins her duties immediately, over- as UWEWH’s Director of Public Sec- ports from last year on the state’s Elect legally contributed thousands of dol- seeing the nearly 11,000 girls and tor Campaigns, Special Events and website. One can learn about any politi- lars to the Jim McGreevey campaigns, adults who comprise the Council’s Volunteer Center. HISTORIC LEGACY…Members of the Garden Club of Westfield were treated cal campaign by viewing reports that getting himself appointed to the New constituency. Ms. Dolce’s professional involve- to a presentation September 13 on Frederick Law Olmsted Sr.’s influence on the the campaign treasurers file including Jersey Sports and Exhibition Author- “It is with great honor that I accept ment in Girl Scouting entails stints at park system in New Jersey. Pictured, from left to right, are: Diane Clemson, those of local municipal races for coun- ity. The same Charles Kushner who Program Committee co-chairwoman; Sean Ryan, the landscape architect for the board’s offer to become Execu- the director level at the Chautauqua Union County; Jane Curtis, president of the Garden Club; Kathleen Galop, cil/committee seats. partnered with Jon Corzine in an at- tive Director,” Ms. Dolce said. “Girl (N.Y.) Area Girl Scout Council and Principal of Preservation Possibilities, a historic preservation consulting firm, and I had been curious for a number of tempt to purchase the New Jersey Nets. Scouts of Washington Rock Council with the Delaware-Raritan Girl Scout Sally Brown, Program Committee co-chairwoman. Mr. Ryan and Ms. Galop years about how in my tiny town, the Well, it seems that Kushner, along is full of caring and knowledgeable Council. Following two years at Dela- presented the program. Borough of Garwood, the local Demo- with Statfeld, bailed McGreevey’s people and I am excited to help it ware-Raritan, she accepted a posi- cratic Committee could manage to other buddy and chief-of-staff, Gary grow, prosper and continue to pro- tion at GSUSA’s national headquar- Philoptochos to Present ‘Tricky Tray’ to Benefit put out numerous and expensive cam- “Billboard” Taffet, out of a potential ters in Manhattan, serving as a Plan- paign pieces while the Republican conflict-of-interest situation by pur- ning and Management Specialist from Godspell Tomorrow Programs of The Arc Committee did not. After all we have chasing his benefits company, 1989 to 1993. WESTFIELD – The Philoptochos COUNTY – On Friday, Novem- the same resident base to tap into for Highview Planning. Highview Plan- At GSUSA, she helped increase its Society of the Holy Trinity Greek ber 4, The Arc of Union County, a monetary support and the number of ning is now Statfeld Vantage Insur- overall productivity, efficiency and Orthodox Church and H&R Produc- non-profit organization, will host a party-affiliated voters on both sides ance in Florham Park. What a small financial stability through the devel- tions of New Jersey will present “Tricky Tray” fundraiser at the Gran has been dropping over the last couple world. opment and production of corporate Godspell tomorrow, October 14, at Centurions in Clark. Sold in advance, of years, being replaced by indepen- Last month in Mercer County, there resources. She also trained organiza- 7:30 p.m. in the Bouras Center at the tickets are $30 per person and in- dent voters and they normally do not was a lot of finger-pointing going on tional leaders and top managers in church. clude a sit-down dinner and one sheet make campaign contributions. about county committees on both sides corporate planning, performance ap- Admission is $12 for adults and $7 of level-one tricky tray tickets. Viewing the “D’s” October 29 re- of the aisle accepting what has been praisal, asset management and orga- for children under 12. Refreshments Doors will open at 6 p.m., with port of 2004, I noticed that there was termed “dirty money” from convicted nizational diversity. will be served. The church is located the drawings and dinner beginning but one contribution in the amount of felons; Kushner is not the only one in From 1993 to 1998, Ms. Dolce at 250 Gallows Hill Road in Westfield. at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event $1,500 along with the name Martin question. There was also a move by remained in New York City, working Proceeds will benefit the Wheel- will help to support The Arc Family Statfeld. I was puzzled. Who was this the “D’s” to link Republican Doug as a regional management consultant chair Foundation, a non-profit orga- Support and Children’s Services De- person? Why would someone with a Forrester with Kushner because for the Young Women’s Christian As- nization that distributes wheelchairs partment, which offers program- home address in Livingston be giving Highview Planning had acted as an sociation (YWCA). to needy children and adults around ming to children and adults with $1,500 to Garwood’s Democratic can- intermediary between municipalities the world. developmental disabilities and spe- didates? Did someone work for this and Forrester’s company, Benecard, See it all on the Web! The Philoptochos Society has sup- cial needs. person? Did he have a business in as in the case of Linden here in Union ported this foundation since 2004 and These programs include Bright town? What was the connection? I County and Statfeld Vantage Insur- www.goleader.com sent $500 to the Hurricane Katrina Beginnings (an inclusive preschool just closed the window and forgot ance. Obviously this is a woefully Donna Dolce and Rita Fund for wheelchairs. program), Camp Star, six different about it until recently. Someone asked miserable attempt to make Forrester respite programs and recreation. me to research another town’s cam- appear to be of the same ilk as Kushner. Tricky Tray items will include gift paign filings and the same name So what does Martin Statfeld want certificates to local restaurants and popped up and on the same date and with Garwood? It is highly unlikely stores, as well as community events, for the same amount. I decided to see that Mr. Statfeld feels some sort of and a variety of gift baskets. where else Martin Statfeld had be- patriotic need to help with the For further information or to make stowed his largess. borough’s governance, as he lives in reservations, please call Shannon It turned out that from July 2004 a different county all together. And O’Regan at (908) 232-0199 or Debbie thru March of 2005, in nine months, because of the demographics here in Dreher at (973) 315-0060. The he had contributed $75,000 to vari- town, it is unlikely that he would feel fundraiser is for adults over 18, ex- ous Democratic county committees a common bond with the residents. clusively. Tickets will not be sold at in central New Jersey, with $32,000 So, his interest could be business- the door. going to the Union County Demo- driven or perhaps this Garwood do- cratic Committee during one 20-day nation, and others like it, could be African Violet Group period in the fall of 2004 alone. Now, some sort of wheeling plan to get the I definitely had to find the link he had money into the county under the To Meet Thursday to Garwood. state’s regulatory radar. Could it be SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union Turns out that Martin Statfeld is that he is merely following directions County Chapter of the African Violet quite the philanthropist, sitting on the from some higher authority to spread Society will hold its monthly meet- boards of many charitable organiza- the wealth in such a way that it could ing at 1 p.m. next Thursday, October tions and is also the treasurer of the go unnoticed? Only time will tell if 20, at the Scotch Plains Public Li- executive committee of the Kushner and when Vantage is awarded some brary, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. Yeshiva High School in Livingston, contracts and from whom. Bob Kurzynski will present “The named after Charles Kushner and his The Republican team of Small Ones,” a discussion of the small family. This is same Charles Kushner Quattrocchi, Kline and Dill for Free- African Violet plants. All interested who is currently serving time in prison holder believe that it is time to put an persons are invited to attend. because he had set up his brother-in- end to these financial shenanigans and limit individual and corporate Rocket your Ad donations even more. Dollar limits on contracts that are awarded without Call the Spaceman competitive bidding need to be put in place as well as putting a stop to The big election edition is launching Nov. 3, doing business with those vendors warping the space-time continuum. who make contributions to political campaigns anywhere and at any level. Ads must be beamed in by October 21, Federation Pay to Play is a cancer on our Stardate Time. government and the cure must be found now. No one gives anyone Contact Mission Control else something for nothing. 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Club will hear a presentation on The Acutonics Healing System is Abrakadoodle Art (18 months to signed Haunted House setting. The cemetery that surrounds the Preschool Storytime will be held on “Acutonics; Sound Healing” by an energy-based, non-invasive treat- five years): The Twoosy-Doodlers program includes a horse-drawn hay- church. The public is invited to Mondays from November 7 through Maren Good at its Monday, October ment similar to acupuncture. It class, 20 to 36 months, will be held ride by Kafka Farms of Watchung. attend. November 28, from 2 to 2:30 p.m. 17 meeting. draws on science, music, metaphys- from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the Rides will begin at 4 p.m. The fee is Produced by Channel 35 Toddler Storytime will be held on It will take place in the Union Catho- ics, ancient truths and traditions, Mini-Doodlers for ages three-to $3 per child. Volunteers 15 years old (Fanwood), the documentary Wednesdays, October 26 through lic High School library, located at Eastern and Western medicine to five-year-olds from 10:15 a.m. to anmd up are needed for set design, highlights the exquisite artwork November 16, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. 1600 Martine Avenue in Scotch create an integrated and harmonic 11 a.m. Both will be held on set construction, painting, and to dress and touching epitaphs on the Storytime Theatre will be offered for Plains, immediately following the approach to health care and heal- Wednesdays from October 19 up in costumes. Call Traci Kastner at headstones, as well as Scotch kindergarten age children on Wednes- College Club’s meeting at 8 p.m. ing. through December 21. (There will the Recreation Department if inter- Plains’ connection to historic days, from October 26 through No- Ms. Good is an Acutonics practi- The College Club is devoted to be no class on November 23 and ested. events. First used in the 1740s, vember 16, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. tioner and educator, as well as a na- providing scholarships for young December 7). The Doodlers class The Teen Center is open on most the cemetery is the final resting Registration is required for all three tionally certified massage therapist, women of high school and college for grades 1 to 6 will be held on Friday evenings in the community place of over two dozen Revolu- Storytime programs, and proof of age reflexologist and accredited age who reside in the community. Mondays from October 17 through room of the municipal building dur- tionary War veterans. is required for first-time registrants aromatherapist. Besides teaching Members of the public are welcome December 5 from 4 p.m. to 4:45 ing the school year between the hours Following the screening, the for the preschool and toddler pro- Acutonics and aromatherapy courses to attend this free event. For more p.m. The fee for both clases is $98 of 7 and 11 p.m. for all Westfield Reverend Chaz Hutchison, Pas- grams. For more information, please at the Therapeutic Massage Training information, please call Carolyn per student. High School students. The center tor of the church, and George call the library at (908) 233-0015. Center in Westfield, she maintains an Dittus at (908) 233-2948. Bowling League (Ages Pre K to features pool tables, ping-pong tables, Weiss of Channel 35 will discuss Teen). This program is held on air hockey, video games, large TV, how the documentary came to- Monday afternoons at 3:50 p.m. at VCR, stereo system, vending ma- gether and answer questions JOIN THE SQUAD!! the Linden Lanes for all children chines and more. Student I.D. is re- about the cemetery, local history ages five to 14. Separate Pre K and quired. and the film-making process. Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad seeks volunteers teen programs are also available. The Night Place program is held Scotch Plains Baptist Church The cost is $6 per week, payable at throughout the school year on select is located at 333 Park Avenue, at to train as EMTs and Dispatchers. Linden Lanes. Friday evenings. The program is open the corner of Grand Street. The Manners Class (Ages four to to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade Westfield parking lot is easily accessible EMTs: Weekday (9am–1pm & 1–5pm) slots perfect for parents of school age children seven): Offered by Mannerations, residents at a fee of $2 in advance or from Grand Street. For more in- Dispatchers: this class will be held on Wednes- $3 at the door. The program is held formation, please call the church 2 hrs/wk (daytime) and some weekend time required days from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m., from from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Edison office at (908) 322-5487. Childcare reimbursement is available! November 30 through December Intermediate School. Featured activi- 21. 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The bus departs Westfield at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 10 p.m. “Fresh Hamburger Delivered Daily” Haunted House (Monday, Octo- ber 31, from 5 to 9 p.m.): This an- nual event features life-size crea- Now Being Served at tures of all types in a uniquely de- the Stage House Tavern Stroke Screenings Scheduled at ‘Y” New Jersey’s Country Side Magazine rates WESTFIELD – Overlook Hospi- tal personnel will be at the Westfield John’s hamburgers “BEST” in New Jersey Area “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street How many in Westfield, on Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free stroke screening. Now Taking Orders For Our “FRESH” This screening will include a coro- Grand Champion Turkeys for the Holidays! nary artery and glucose check, total pumpkins can cholesterol, HDL and risk ratio and counseling. There is no cost. 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Aker, 69, Office Manager; Active With YMCA and Junior Raiders – Obituaries – Was Vice President of Parent Guild Lawrence Baldwin Sprague, 82, of Plains and Jeffrey and Karen Sprague Josephine E. Zyracki Aker, 69, of and Michelle Patrone; two sisters, Hilton Head Island, S.C. died on Sat- of Plainfield; a daughter and son-in- James Hamlette, Sr., 87, Business Owner; Scotch Plains died on Monday, Octo- Sophie Kaczowski and Mary urday, October 8, at his home follow- law, Tracy and Bob Byrnes of Char- Was Known For His Love of Horses ber 10, at the Parker Memorial Home Seborowski, and four grandchildren. ing a battle with cancer. lotte, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Jeffrey, in Piscataway. Visitation will take place from 2 to Born on September 15, 1923 in Katie, Christopher, Morgan, Tiffany, James Thomas Hamlette, Sr., 87, a Jr. of New Jersey, Harold Hamlette of Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, Warwick, N.Y. to George and Nellie Cory, Michael, Gail and Taylor, and a lifelong resident of Scotch Plains, Falls Church, Va. and Patrick Cranford prior to moving to Scotch October 13, at the Dooley Colonial Sprague, he moved to Hilton Head sister and brother-in-law, Helen and died on Monday, October 10, at Over- Hamlette, Sr. of Westfield; three Plains 21 years ago. Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Island from Scotch Plains in 1993. Budd Hansen of Homosassa, Fla. look Hospital in Summit. daughters, Grace Hamlette, Lois H. Mrs. Aker had been the office man- Westfield. A Mass of Christian Burial A devoted husband and father, Mr. A celebration of his life will be held Mr. Hamlette was the owner and Mayers and Norma Keats, all of ager at Willing Shtafman in Spring- will be offered at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Sprague’s passions in life included at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, October 13, operator of the Hamlette Scotch Plains, and 11 field for nine years before retiring Friday, October 14, at the Immacu- family, friends and his community. He at Windows on the Waterway, 5 Water- Disposal Company in grandchildren. several years ago. late Heart of Mary Church. Entomb- was active in the Fanwood-Scotch way Drive, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Scotch Plains for over 70 He also is survived by She was a past vice president of the ment will be held at Fairview Cem- Plains YMCA, serving as a member of The Island Funeral Home and Cre- years. During the 1940s a host of loving relatives Mother Seton Parent Guild in Clark etery in Westfield. the Board of Directors for many years. matory in Hilton Head Island is in and 1950s, he also had and friends; his horses and a communicant of the Immacu- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Mr. Sprague also was President of the charge of the arrangements. owned the Hamlette Coal John and Cassey; his dog, late Heart of Mary Roman Catholic tions may be made to the Parker Me- Junior Raiders Football League and In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Company. Ebony, and cat, Tom, who Church in Scotch Plains. morial Home, 1421 River Road, served on the Scotch Plains Juvenile tions may be made to Island Hospice, He was a United States loved him very much. Surviving are her husband, James Piscataway, N.J. 08854. Conference Committee. 300 New River Parkway, Suite 6, Army veteran of World Visitation will take Aker; two daughters, Sheree Cook October 13, 2005 He was a mechanical engineer for Air Hardeeville, S.C. 29927, or to the War II and a lifelong place from 7 to 9 p.m. Con, Inc. in Mountainside for 40 years hospice or cancer research organiza- member of St. John’s today, Thursday, Octo- before retiring to Hilton Head Island. tion of one’s choice. Baptist Church in Scotch ber 13, at St. John’s Bap- Mr. Sprague served his country with October 13, 2005 Plains. James Hamlette, Sr. tist Church. A service Additional Campaign Release honor aboard the USS Cleveland in the He was well known for will be held at 11 a.m. Pacific area during World War II and Eugene Greenley, 89 his love of horses. He could often be tomorrow, Friday, October 14, at Fanwood Campaign Release DEM the Korean Conflict as a Chief Quar- Eugene E. Greenley, 89, of Scotch seen riding his horse and buggy the church. Free Medicare Seminar Set termaster in the United States Navy. Plains died on Sunday, October 9, at throughout the Scotch Plains, Arrangements are under the direc- He is survived by his wife, Joan Overlook Hospital in Summit. Fanwood and Westfield area. tion of the Judkins Colonial Home, Sprague; two sons and daughters-in- Born in Shoemaker, N.M., he lived Surviving are his wife, Marian Inc. in Plainfield. For Tomorrow at Chelsea law, Rick and Joanne Sprague of Scotch Hamlette; three sons, James Hamlette, October 13, 2005 By Fanwood DEMS Board of Health and candidate for in Scotch Plains since 1960. Wheeler and Walsh for Council Mr. Greenley had been employed Fanwood Borough Council. Mary Santoro, 80 as a plant manager for Westinghouse Edward F. Gaffney, 83, Was Manager; FANWOOD – Assemblywoman “This new Medicare program could Mary Petrozziello Santoro, 80, of in Belleville before retiring. Linda Stender (D-22), Fanwood provide savings on a variety of pre- Scotch Plains died on Wednesday, He was a graduate of the Univer- Marine Corps Veteran and Musician Mayor Colleen Mahr and the scription medicines for seniors and Fanwood Democratic Club have in- people with disabilities and chronic October 5, at the Clark Nursing and sity of Wyoming, earning a Bachelor Edward F. Gaffney, 83, of Fanwood to the St. Jude Children’s Research Rehabilitation Center in Clark. of Science degree in both Electrical vited senior citizens and family diseases,” she added. died on Friday, October 7, at the Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Mem- caregivers to attend a free seminar on “With enrollment in the new drug Born in Garwood, she had lived Engineering and Mechanical Engi- Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilita- phis, Tenn. 38105. neering. the new Medicare Part “D” Program coverage beginning soon, now is the there until moving to Scotch Plains in tion Center in Scotch Plains. October 13, 2005 1952. He served in the United States Army at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Oc- time to learn about how the coverage Born in Jersey City, he moved to tober 14, at The Chelsea at Fanwood. works,” added Bruce Walsh, an attor- Surviving are her husband of 58 during World War II as a Major in the Fanwood in 1960. A. Lyle Brinkman, Jr. years, Samuel T. Santoro; a daughter, infantry in the South Pacific. A. Lyle Brinkman, Jr., 81, of Cherry The seminar will include informa- ney running with Ms. Wheeler for Mr. Gaffney had been employed as tion about changes to Medicare and Fanwood Borough Council. “The Marie Lacko; a son, John Santoro; a Surviving are his wife of 55 years, a manager with Lightolier in Jersey Hill died on Tuesday, October 4, at brother, Michael Petrozziello; a sis- Helen Greenley; two daughters, Bar- his home. the Prescription Drug Plan (PDP); seminar October 14 is designed to ex- City for many years before retiring. how to sign up for the Medicare Part plain the basics of the program so se- ter, Filomena Cirigliano, and two bara Chambers and Catherine Harger; A veteran of World War II, he Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he had grandchildren. a son, Dr. David Greenley, and six lived in Westfield before moving to “D” Prescription Plan, and how to niors and caregivers can make edu- served in the United States Marine select a prescription plan. cated decisions about the plan that best A funeral service was held on Sat- grandchildren. Corps in the South Pacific. He at- Cherry Hill. urday, October 8, at the Dooley Fu- Private arrangements were under Mr. Brinkman had worked as a “It is very important for Medicare fits their needs and budget,” he said. tended Sienna College in New York. beneficiaries and their caregivers to The Chelsea is located at 295 South neral Home, 218 West North Avenue the direction of the Memorial Fu- Mr. Gaffney was a musician, play- sales representative for Advanco, Inc. in Cranford. Interment took place at neral Home, 155 South Avenue in in Little Falls prior to retiring. understand the new pharmaceutical Avenue near the intersection of ing trombone with the Marine Corps option that takes effect in January,” Martine Avenue. All are welcome to Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Fanwood. Band, and then trombone and bass An Army veteran of World War II, October 13, 2005 October 13, 2005 he proudly served with the 46th Field said Joan Wheeler, a hospital admin- attend the seminar. A light lunch will fiddle with a four-piece band. istrator, member of the Fanwood be served. He was a member of the Musi- Artillery Battalion of the 5th Infantry Edward J. Gibbons, 86, Was Engineer; cians’ Union, the Veterans of For- Division in France and Germany. eign Wars and the Fanwood Senior Surviving are a sister, Phyllis L. Author Charles Granata Manager With Colgate-Palmolive Citizens. (William D.) Widerman of Cherry Edward J. Gibbons, 86, of Scotch ployed as Manager of Engineering Surviving are his wife, Irene Meara Hill; three nephews, William L. Plains died on Saturday, October 1, at Services with the Research and De- Gaffney; a son, Kevin Gaffney; three (Donna) Widerman of Cherry Hill, To Explore Jazz, Broadway Overlook Hospital in Summit. velopment Department of Colgate- daughters, Mary Anne Gaffney, Patty Robert J. (Katherine) Widerman of Gaffney and Eileen Faede; six grand- Haddonfield and Richard T. (Aileen) MOUNTAINSIDE – Area resi- Recording,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice: Born in Southampton, Long Island, Palmolive Company in Piscataway. dents are invited to explore the his- Brian Wilson and the Making of the N.Y., he had lived in Fanwood before Surviving are his wife, Marthe Gib- children and a great-granddaughter. Widerman of Cherry Hill; seven The funeral was held on Tuesday, grandnieces and grandnephews, and tory of jazz and Broadway musical Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds.” moving to Scotch Plains 28 years ago. bons; two daughters, Carol L. standards with author Charles Granata He also is the producer and direc- A licensed professional engineer Niesslein and Ariel Gibbons Kenajian; October 11, from the Memorial Fu- a great-grandniece. neral Home, 155 South Avenue in A graveside service was held on at the Mountainside Public Library tor of Sinatra’s Columbia recordings in New York and New Jersey, Mr. a son, Edward Gibbons, and four on Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. and is currently at work on a book Gibbons received his Bachelor of grandchildren. Fanwood. A Funeral Mass was of- Saturday, October 8, at the Seaville fered at St. Bartholomew the Apostle United Methodist Church Cemetery A record producer, music histo- about legendary record producer Phil Science degree in Mechanical Engi- Private arrangements were under rian and Sinatra specialist, Mr. Ramone. neering from New York University the direction of the Memorial Fu- Roman Catholic Church in Scotch in Seaville. Plains. Interment followed at Arrangements were by Kain- Granata will share his intimate knowl- According to Nancy Sinatra, and his PED degree from the Univer- neral Home, 155 South Avenue in edge of popular musical styles, com- “Chuck Granata is a fount of informa- sity of Wisconsin. Fanwood. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Murphy Funeral Services of Haddonfield. posers and performers in a special tion.” The Friends of the Mountainside Prior to retiring, he had been em- October 13, 2005 Memorial donations may be made Memorial donations may be made evening entitled “American Pop Stan- Public Library, who will sponsor the to the Seaville United Methodist dards.” The audience will be treated free program, encourage area resi- Church, 3100 Shore Road (Route 9), to the special sounds of artists such as dents not to miss this opportunity to Seaville, N.J. 08230. George Gershwin, Cole Porter, share in his musical insights. October 13, 2005 Jerome Kern, Frank Sinatra, Ella To register, interested individu- “Women As Caregivers: Finding a Balance” Prayer to Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and other als may call (908) 233-0115 or greats. visit the Mountainside Public Li- The Blessed Virgin Mr. Granata is the author of the brary during regular library hours. A Free Seminar at Sunrise Assisted Living of Westfield PRAYER TO THE BLESSED award-winning “Sessions with The library is located at Constitu- VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of tion Plaza. Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Please join us at Sunrise of Westfield for an EVENT DETAILS Fanwood CERT Will Offer informative presentation geared toward women heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist who are caregivers. Our guest speaker, clinical “Women As Caregivers” me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Free Home Safety Courses psychologist and caregiver Dr. Marj Steinfeld, Sea, help me show me herein, you will address the following topics: by Marj Steinfeld, Ph.D. are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, FANWOOD – The Fanwood Com- a Fanwood resident (or a caregiver Mother of God, Queen of Heaven munity Emergency Response Team for a Fanwood resident), or who • Letting go of the guilt and self-doubt Date Tuesday, October 18, 2005 and Earth! I humbly beseech you (CERT) will offer free home safety works in Fanwood is welcome to • Finding ways to have fun Time 6:30pm-8:30pm from the bottom of my heart to courses, including major disaster attend. There are five different citi- Place Sunrise of Westfield succor me in this necessity. There awareness, basic home first-aid train- zen courses, totaling 10 hours of • Learning how to ask for help from family are none that can withstand your ing, terrorism awareness and other training. They can be taken in any members 240 Springfield Ave., Westfield, NJ power. Oh, show me herein you are practical safety tips for the home. order and there is no commitment to 908-317-3030 my mother. Oh Mary, conceived The first scheduled course is “Basic completing the series or becoming Tours of Sunrise of Westfield will be available. without sin, pray for us who have Home First Aid” on Thursday, Octo- part of the CERT. Refreshments will be served. A $20 registration Register online at www.silkpursewomen.com recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I ber 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. “Intro- “Our goal is to provide safety in- place this cause in your hands (3X). duction to Disaster Preparedness” will formation for people to use in their fee is required. or mail a check for $20 to: Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- follow on Thursday, October 27, also home and their workplace.” said Sunrise Assisted Living is committed to furthering the Silk Purse, P.O. Box 3458, Wayne, NJ 07470 lems, light all roads so that I can from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. To register for Michael Prasad, Fanwood CERT’s For more information, call 973-696-8705 attain my goal. You who gave me these or any of the other courses, please Training Coordinator. knowledge of senior living topics through events and the divine gift to forgive and forget visit the Fanwood CERT website at “We took the national training pro- seminars designed to help and inform seniors and their all evil against me and that in all www.fanwoodcert.org. gram created by FEMA (Federal caregivers. instances in my life you are with Anyone over the age of 18 who is Emergency Management Agency) me. I want in this short prayer to and customized it for the needs and thank you for the things as you Workshop to Address services available for Fanwood.” confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in Children’s Behavior eternal glory. Thank you for your Thrift Shop to Hold MOUNTAINSIDE – Children’s mercy towards me and mine. The Specialized Hospital (CSH) will offer Scarecrow Drawing Our event is open to the public, but pre-registration is required. person must say this prayer three a six-week parent workshop on en- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood- consecutive days. After three days, couraging more cooperative behavior Scotch Plains Service League has an- the request will be granted. This from a child. nounced that its Thrift Shop is featur- www.sunriseseniorliving.com prayer must be published after the Sessions will be held Tuesdays, ing inexpensive clothes people can favor is granted. A.M.P. October 18 and 25, November 1, 8, 15 use to dress up their scarecrows. and 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at CSH’s Toddler-sized to adult jeans are facility at 150 New Providence Road available for $3 or less. Dress and in Mountainside. The cost is $15 per flannel shirts start at $2.50. Among family per week. other items are shoes, boots, scarves, Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. The series is designed for parents straw hats and gloves. struggling with such problems as a There also will be a free drawing to Caring & Courteous Service to the child’s high activity level, poor atten- win an indoor scarecrow. Participants tion span, failure to follow directions, just need to write their name and tele- Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 talking back and tantrums. phone number on a slip of paper and Dr. Jennifer Piscopiello, a Licensed put it in a drawing bag at the shop to be Clinical Psychologist, will be the fa- eligible. The drawing will be held on cilitator. Goals of the workshop will Thursday, October 27. Westfield include learning the causes of child- No purchase is necessary and indi- 556 Westfield Avenue hood behavior problems, as well as viduals need not be present to win. 233-0255 skills to manage problem behaviors The Thrift Shop is located at 1730 and ways to improve a child’s coop- East Second Street in Scotch Plains. John L. Dooley eration and the family’s harmony. For more information or directions For more information or to register, to the shop, please call (908) 322-5420 Manager please call Linda Nordstrom at (908) during business hours. The shop hours NJ License # 4100 301-5488. This workshop is for par- are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ents only and childcare will not be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Friday and provided. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Anthony Santilli for The Westfield Leader and The Times KEYED UP...Alissa Eisenberg, Lindsay Elbaum and Norita Bercovicc from the WHS Key Club join the festivities two weekends ago at the TGIF Festival in MUM’S THE WORD…Claudia Frankel and Sandra Wolf help with the annual HELPING HURRICANE VICTIMS…Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield Mindowaskin Park by selling snacks and drinks to fundraise for their organization. mum and mini pumpkin sale on September 29. All profits go directly to the recently completed its backpack collection drive in an effort to help children Franklin Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. affected by Hurricane Katrina. A total of 288 backpacks were filled with school Community Service, day, Wednesday and Friday, and runs supplies all donated by Roosevelt families. With help from the New Jersey through June 2006. Turnpike Authority, these backpacks will be shipped to students along the United Internship Fair Held The cost is $45 per month. Vo- States Gulf Coast. Resting on the hill of backpacks, left to right, are: Alex Frankel, Meghan Sullivan, Carolyn Dyer, Suzanne Lemberg, Chris Salemme, Emily WESTFIELD – The Westfield Tykes is housed at the Vo Tech School, Harris, Kathleen O’Neill and Grace Antonelli. Standing behind the students is High School Parent Teacher Student 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Roosevelt Assistant Principal Catherine Hollinger, who helped the students Organization invites all students and For more information, call (908) 889 coordinate the collection effort. their parents to attend the annual 8288 extension 314. Community Service/Internship Fair on Wednesday, October 19, 7:30 p.m. WHS Students Named to 9:30 p.m. in Cafeteria B of the high Schools Closed Today school. for Yom Kippur This fair offers high school students To NJ Youth Symphony the chance to learn more about volun- WESTFIELD – Several Westfield Leung, Neha Limaye, Hannah teer opportunities in the community as High School (WHS) students were Weisman and Yuchen Zhang were well as internships in various areas of selected to become members of the named to the NJYS after competitive interest. Some of the organizations send- New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) auditions, which were held this past WALK ON...Over 100 School One Elementary students and their parents joined ing representatives include: College for the 2005-2006 season. spring. These students received or- Principal Jeff Grysko and Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr in a PTA-sponsored walk Muhlenberg Hospital, Jewish Family Ben Baron, Melvin Diep, Caroline chestral training experience, partici- to school on October 7. The walk was held to celebrate International Walk to School Services, St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter pated in music theory classes, and Week, described by organizers as “an energizing event, reminding parents and and Training Center (featuring a trained Admissions Westfielders Attend demonstrated excellence in a vibrant children alike of the simple joy of walking to school.” Pictured, Mr. Grysko, event “therapy dog”), Trailside Nature Cen- organizer Margaret Heisey, PTA President Bonnie Gara and Mayor Mahr pose ter, Westfield Democratic Committee, chamber music program. Now, as with School One students in front of Fanwood Borough Hall on their way to school. Mount Holyoke members of the Youth Symphony, they Watershed Ambassador Program, the Consulting WESTFIELD – Rebecca Mason will play in distinguished concern halls Westfield Symphony and the New Jer- and Roshan Nozari, both of Westfield, such as Prudential Hall of the New sey Legislature. Get the competitive have begun their first year at Mount Jersey Performing Arts Center and Holyoke College. Carnegie Hall in New York City. Vo-Tykes Pre School advantage from a top Rebecca, the daughter of Arthur Fine Arts Supervisor Dr. Linda Still Has Openings college “insider” and Christine Mason, is a graduate of King said of their accomplishments, SCOTCH PLAINS – There are still Westfield High School, a member of “I’m very proud of the students who openings in Union County Vocational- the National Honor Society and a were chosen to be a part of this year’s Technical High School’s preschool Amy Satin National Merit Commended Scholar. Youth Symphony. The NJ Youth Sym- program called Vo-Tykes. The pre- Rebecca’s extracurricular activities phony provides an opportunity for school offers a secure and healthy • Harvard Law Graduate included playing clarinet in the school these accomplished musicians to ex- environment for learning and having • Director, Colgate University band and the marching band and cel both on their instrument and in fun and is open to children ages three Board of Directors membership in the Anime Club and playing advanced repertoire.” to five, who are toilet trained. • Colgate Alumni Admissions the Girl Scouts of America. WHS Principal Dr. Robert Petix said, Vo-Tykes is part of the instruc- Representative Roshan, the daughter of Ardavan “Meeting the membership standards of tional program for UC Tech high and Tourie Nozari, is a graduate of the NJYS is a tremendous accomplish- school students looking toward a ca- Morristown-Beard School. Having ment. These students are artisans and 908.317.2826 reer in childcare or education. The [email protected] served as president of her senior class, technicians of their craft. They are program is held 8:15 to 10 a.m., Mon- Roshan’s many accomplishments in- skilled musicians, whose performances SLEUTH…Union County now has its own crime forensic expert who will cluded receiving the President’s are of the highest quality.” coordinate on the scene processing of homicide cases. Sergeant Melissa DeFilippo Award for Academic Achievement. has completed specialized training including methods of gathering DNA evidence KEN@• PLACE• SCHOOL She was active in the community and during studies at the National Forensic Academy in Knoxville, Tenn. The training volunteered her time at local hospi- See it all on: also included forensic anthropology, ballistics, photography and advanced fin- tals, a soup kitchen and an organiza- gerprinting techniques. Mrs. DeFilippo received an award as top student. 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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 13-18 WEBER SCORES TD, HITS NILSEN FOR 10-YARD TD Bulldog Gridmen Get Safety To Hold Back Raiders, 16-14

By FRED LECOMTE tober 8, the Raiders fumbled a snap in ries. The Raiders totaled 77 yards rush- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the end zone that proved costly as the ing and quarterback Dan LaForge com- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Raiders fell to Malcolm X Shabazz, pleted five passes for 70-yards and scam- School football team seems to be 16-14, on a sloppy, soggy field in pered for 17-yards. Running back Greg caught in some kind of frustrating Scotch Plains. Brand six carries for 20 yards, fullback limbo this season. The Raiders are Shabazz running backs Derrell Moye, Rashawn Strong scampered for 22 yards good enough to be competitive with Adonis Thomas and Samuel Johnson and fullback Tom Pennella rushed for the best, however a variety of costly combined for all of the scoring, which 18 yards on five carries. Defensively, mistakes have proven costly. On Oc- included 251 yards rushing on 36 car- Weber had a key interception and eight

Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO HOLD DOWN A TIGER…Blue Devil linebacker Jack Meagher, No. 45, and tackle Cowles Stewart, No. 77, put the crunch on a Linden Tiger. GAGLIANO GRABS 35-YARD TD PASS FROM DEROSA Tigers Roar in 2nd Half; Rip Blue Devil Footballers, 28-7

By FRED LECOMTE The Blue Devils could muster only les. Sophomore end John Dugan and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times six total yards on 35 carries. Senior cornerbacks Jayshawn King and A RAIDER GANG TACKLE IN THE MUDBATH…A mass of Raider defensemen smother an unseen Shabazz Bulldog Last week, after losing to the MXS running back Andrew Shaffer carried Marcus Graham had five tackles during the mud bowl in Scotch Plains on October 8. Bulldogs on the new turf field at 10 times for 13 yards. DeRosa com- apiece. Kehler Stadium, the Westfield High pleted four passes in 17 attempts for “Our defense played a real good tackles. Brand recorded12 tackles and School football team was again on 98 yards. Gagliano had one reception game for the most part, because we PLAY WATCHUNG HILLS IN SEMIS Pennella eight. the wrong side of the winning col- for 35 yards, junior wide receiver were getting into the backfield and “Honestly, the skills are there. Our umn when the Linden Tigers hit pay Tom Bonard had two receptions for the offense showed signs of great- defense shut down Shabazz. We dirt four times to defeat the 0-4 Blue 49 yards and split end Ryan Sharkey ness. We got the ball down the field Lady Blue Devils Whip scored 14 points against an exclusive Devils, 28-7, in Linden on October 7. had a 14-yard reception. most of the drives, so there are posi- team, so that was pretty good,” said The 2-2 Tigers scored on a seven- Linden amassed 224 yards on 34 tives you can look at,” said Bonard. outside linebacker Tom Pennella. “We yard touchdown (TD) run by George carries and added 38 yards in the air. “Those few plays were the difference have a lot of potential. The game plan Bease, an 80-yard TD punt return Bease rushed for 110 yards on 18 maker, however the penalties and the Farmers in Tennis, 5-0 is there but we’re making mental mis- from O’Neil Thomas, a 17-yard (TD) carries and Capers rushed for 96 yards unnecessary mistakes that we made takes that have caused us to lose the reception from Andre Samuels and a on eight carries. killed us.” By DAVID B. CORBIN in the state, advanced to face 8-1 last three games.” 30-yard TD gallop from Laron Ca- Junior linebacker Will Harbaugh Both defenses played tight in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Watchung Hills, ranked 18th, in the The 2-3 Raiders jumped to a 6-0 pers. The lone Blue Devil touchdown led the Blue Devils with 15 tackles. opening quarter, however the Tigers As anticipated, the top-seeded semifinals on October 12. lead following a Colin Campbell came in the fourth quarter when se- Junior linebacker Kyle Zeitounian had found success running to their right Westfield High School girls tennis First off the courts were Blue Devil fumble recovery and a 10-yard pass nior quarterback Nick DeRosa hooked 10 tackles while junior linebacker and rushed 90 yards until they reached team eliminated the Lady Farmers second doubles players Rachel Louie play on the first play from scrimmage up with senior tight end John Gagliano Jack Meagher and senior cornerback the Westfield seven. From there, Bease from Union, 5-0, in the quarterfinals and Kim Morawski who handily de- from Weber to senior receiver Chris for a 35-yard touchdown. Willie Jenkins each had seven tack- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group feated Zabeeb Awalon and Lanel Nilson with 6:03 left in the opening 4 tournament at Tamaques Courts in Gramatica, 6-1, 6-0. Louie and quarter. Matt Hirschhorn’s kick failed Westfield on October 6. The Union Morawski, who had defeated them to split the uprights. County Tournament (UCT) cham- by identical scores in the first round With senior captain Nick Giannaci WBA pion, 14-0 Blue Devils, ranked fifth CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 BASKETBALL TRAVEL TRYOUT INFORMATION Basketball tryouts are open to all Westfield students interested in playing travel basket- ball in the 4th through 8th grades. Typical commitment should include at least 1 practice and 1 or 2 games a week. This is over and above playing in the in-town Saturday program which is required. Gym availability dictates the amount of time each team will be assigned. In the event that you make a travel team there will be a charge of $260.00 in addition to the in-town fee.

It is mandatory that each player attend both tryout sessions. Extenuating circumstances would need to be addressed on an invidualized basis. All participants need to register ON LINE PRIOR to the first tryout. Please go to the following website to register. https://www.westfieldnj.com/wba All players should come dressed to play basketball. All players should bring a water bottle (NO SCREW OFF TOPS PLEASE so that we can prevent water spills) as we will ask that everyone stay in the gym during the tryouts.

There will be 2 teams selected by gender and grade level depending on interest level of participation for each grade. In grades where there might not be enough players to support a competitive team, grades may be combined.

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

Before there was Milt Campbell, Tom and Walter Winchell and other major ber that will bring the Westfield fans Campbell or Vic Washington at voices of radio referred to it for years. back onto the band wagon. Plainfield High School, before Rick Perhaps the funniest offshoot of the On your out-of-state scoreboard last McGinley, Glen Kehler or Butch story was New York Herald Tribune weekend, it was Neshaminy handling Woolfolk of Westfield, before columnist Franklin P. Adams’ creating Pennridge, 24-0, up in Perkasie, Pa., Elizabeth’s Gil Chapman or Union’s a song to the tune of Cornell’s “Far and Massillon (Ohio) rolling to a 54-0, Tony Stewart, there was … Johnny Above Cayuga’s Waters” that began … win over Woodrow Wilson of Young- Chung. “Far above New Jersey’s swamplands, stown. Up next for Massillon is mighty Never heard of him? He starred at there’s a ghostly college … ” Harding High of Warren. Plainfield State Teachers College, back DEN TRIVIA CROWD CONTROL in the early 1940s. This is the 40th year of the Union The September 9 football game be- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Never heard of Plainfield State? County Boys Soccer Tournament, one tween rivals Hunterdon Central and DANGEROUS ALL OVER THE COURT…Blue Devils Erin Roudebush, left, and senior Kaitlyn Shulman were very effective Well, that’s because neither Plainfield of the oldest — if not the oldest — in North Hunterdon drew a crowd in ac- all over the court. Shulman notched four kills and four blocks while Roudebush contributed to a 10-point scoring run. State Teachers College nor Johnny the state. Who won the initial tourna- cess of 3,000 to North’s Field in Clinton Chung actually existed. They were a ment, back in 1966, and how many Township. It also brought police cars joke, a hoax, played by a couple of times has WHS come away a winner? from about 10 different municipalities, stock brokers back with no better way FOOTBALL UPDATE state police and the regular police on Devil Volleyballers Stagger to spend their Saturday afternoons. But It’s now four weeks into another WHS duty to break up a halftime brawl. every football season, as I scan the football season, and the record is 0-4. According to reports, about 10 or 12 scores of the college games in the Sun- Where once upon a time WHS showed kids were the instigators, while a group day papers, I think back to Plainfield up every week expecting to win, it’s of around 500 people surrounded them, Union Farmers, 25-8, 25-16 State, and the amazing season it was almost like the past year and a half has making it difficult for the police to putting together before the hoax was had WHS showing up wondering what break things up. discovered. would happen to cause it to lose. Is this any way to break in a new turf By FRED LECOMTE middle, and outside hitter Daly estab- awesome selection of service shots It all started when an avid sports fan Confidence is a fragile thing, and it’s field? Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lished the passing rhythm in the proved very effective while the com- named Morris Newburger and a couple contagious. I’m not so sure our record Even going back to the 1960s and The Westfield High School volley- backcourt. bination of Shulman, Paige of friends got together one Saturday wouldn’t be 3-1 now, if we’d put away ’70s, I can never recall an incident ball team has been honing its skills in “It’s just a lot of experience and Roudebush, Erin Roudebush and after the stock market closed and had Scotch Plains in Week 2. Certainly, involving fights among fans at WHS an effort to jell into one of the top learning how to get better,” said Fietkiewicz ran off 10 straight points. some drinks. Newburger had become a neither Shabazz nor Linden was a fright- football games. Of course, that was volleyball teams. On October 6 in Shulman humbly. “Sometimes it has “Union woke up a little bit, passed fan of Slippery Rock (Pa.) Teachers eningly good team … good, but not before ESPN and FOX and other sta- Westfield, the Blue Devil girls pro- to do with where the set is and where just a little better and made some College, whose score always appeared really any better than WHS, player for tions thought it was newsworthy to vided plenty of sparks by bouncing I am and where the blocker is.” good plays on us; however, we fin- in the Sunday list of college football player. show fights at high school events on the Union Farmers, 25-8, 25-16. The opposite happened in Game 2 ished out with the same focus even scores. On the spur of the moment, he The defense has been pretty solid the their sports highlights. Senior Kaitlyn Shulman, who was when the Farmers had all of their throughout the fire drill,” said Torok. decided to call The New York Times and last three games (throw out the Old And, speaking of lights … it is diffi- on her mark and notched four kills pieces secured and surprised the Dev- “We are trying out some new offense said, “I want to report a score … Bridge game, because I’m pretending cult to sit up in the bleachers, looking and four blocks, led the 7-2 Blue ils with more aggressiveness and all- and we had some good practice with Plainfield Teachers 21 (his secretary it didn’t happen). The front four — down on the beautiful new turf field at Devil girls. Junior Tara Daly made a around togetherness to tighten the it and we look to continue with that.” was from Plainfield) … Regency 12.” mostly ends Matt Ince and John Dugan, Kehler Stadium, and not imagining how The next morning, there was the and tackles Cowles Stewart and Santo awesome it would be to have lights huge impact with 13 assists and score, 13-11. A fire drill that halted “We’re all moving and talking as a The New York Times notched two kills. Senior Co-Captain score in ! Nardi — has been at least a B. The there. The lights themselves would not the action approximately 30 minutes, team and have come together as a Newburger and a friend decided that linebackers — mostly Jack Meagher bother any of the neighboring houses, Kristina Fietkiewicz, who showed up proved beneficial to the Blue Devils team,” said Erin Roudebush. “We’re they would call every week, Newburger and Ryan Yarusi on the outside, with so it’s mostly a question of money and guns loaded, triggered four kills. when the game resumed. Dryer’s really becoming a strong team and I to the New York papers, his friend to Will Harbaugh and either Tyrell traffic congestion. Workhorse Anna Koehler recorded love playing with everyone. Our de- the Philadelphia papers. They often Simmons or Keith Zeitounian on the I doubt many night games would five digs, junior Molly Williams fin- Devils Get Third Seed fense is awesome and we pick up forgot to make sure they had the same inside (all juniors) — gets a B+ (and draw the crowds that the football team ished with three kills and one service everything. When we’re on, you see opponent and the same score, but what- give Harbaugh an A, because he’s been played back in the 1970s, whenever point and senior Co-Captain Monica For UCT Girls Soccer us moving together very smoothly, so ever. excellent). The secondary — corners Scotch Plains or Union or Montclair or Dryer served up two aces. Sopho- The 6-3-2 Westfield High the county definitely needs to watch Each week the two friends got bolder, Marcus Graham and Jayshawn King, Plainfield came to town. If traffic con- more Paige Roudebush added one School girls soccer team drew the out for us because we’re going all the adding information about the amazing and safety Terron Rogers, with Will trol wasn’t a problem for 10,000-plus service point and one kill and Kristen third seed for the upcoming Union way.” Plainfield team and its star Hawaiian Jenkins filling in capably for all three fans back then, why would it now be a Dilzell notched one kill. County soccer tournament. Gov- quarterback, Johnny Chung, who even- — also gets a B. problem for 3,000 or 4,000 fans now? “We came out all psyched up, ready ernor Livingston (9-0-1) got the Happy 60th Birthday tually became known as “the Celestial Running the ball has always been The town is putting up lights at to go and worked very well as a team top seed and 4-4-2 Scotch Plains- Comet.” top priority for coach Ed Tranchina’s Houlihan Field for youth soccer teams in all areas. We were trying to pick up When the hoax was finally uncov- teams, and that’s only really happened … so the kids of Westfield get to play Fanwood received the fourth seed. ered — six weeks after the original the tempo and we did. We had no All first round games will be against Scotch Plains, when King under the lights when they practice as hitting errors. We had no service er- call-in — by Time magazine, Red Smith, erupted for 154 yards and Simmons 8-and 12-year-olds, but won’t get to played on October 15 at 2 p.m. at then at The Philadelphia Record be- added 43. The other three games, WHS play under lights when they get to rors. We made good use of our plays the higher seed’s field. The and our quickness paid off very well,” fore becoming famous at The New York has combined for 116 yards on 89 at- WHS. quarterfinals are set for October Times, contacted the two friends, who tempts, just over a yard per carry. With TRIVIA ANSWER said Devil Head Coach Beverly Torok. 23 at Governor Livingston and “Our defense is coming on strong. unveiled to the legendary columnist an offensive line that includes TE Ince, In 1966, Edison Tech of Elizabeth Roselle Catholic, the semifinals some of their future additions to the tackles Nardi and Stewart, guards edged WHS 2-1 in the final. That came We’re covering the ball better. We’re are on October 30 at Union and reading the opponents shoulders and Chung/Plainfield State legend: Harbaugh and Joe Schurig and center after WHS had stunned Pingry (then the final is November 5 at Eliza- *Chung (supposedly named after a JT Sheehan, a solid QB in Nick DeRosa, located in Hillside) 1-0 in the semifi- we seem to be in the right place at the beth. right time just based on our knowl- worker at a Chinese laundry that and good receivers like Rogers, Tom nals, ending the Big Blue’s 42-match edge and our ability to read and move FIRST ROUND: Newburger used) ate a steaming bowl Bonard, Ryan Sharkey and John unbeaten streak. WHS has won or Elizabeth/Brearley winner at 1-Gov- of wild rice at halftime, giving him Gagliano, you’d think there would be a shared the title nine times, the first on our opponent accordingly.” ernor Livingston extra energy. lot more offense. The Devils with a talented frontcourt 9-Johnson at 8-New Providence being a co-title with Summit in 1980. *Plainfield’s famous “W” formation, Cranford will be the opponent Satur- The Devil’s Den appears Thursday combination of opposite hitter Will- 12-Roselle Catholic at 5-Cranford in which the ends faced the backfield. day at Kehler Stadium. The Cougars iams, middle hitter Shulman and op- 13-Mother Seton at 4-Scotch Plains- in The Westfield Leader during the Fanwood *The fact that the Red Army march- have won the last two meetings in a scholastic sports season. Contact us posite hitter Fietkiewicz simply ter- 14-Linden at 3-Westfield ing song had been stolen from the series they trail 36-11. The Den sees rorized the opposition in Game 1 with 11-Summit at 6-Rahway Plainfield Teachers’ Alma Mater. with comments or suggestions or WHO COULD THIS BE?…Hint! the Blue Devils getting into the W trivia questions at [email protected]. brutal shots. Outside hitter Laryssa 10-Kent Place at 7-Union Catholic Actor Robert Montgomery later column, with a solid 28-14 victory, 15-Union at 2-Oak Knoll Many people are very grateful for his Go Devils! Borkowsky, Paige Roudebush, in the in depth research. hosted a TV special about the hoax, setting the stage for the kind of Novem-

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By FRED LECOMTE fourth in vault with 8.95 and tied for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times eighth on the floor with Blue Devil The Union High School gymnastic Liz Falzon and Mount St. Mary’s team earned bragging rights by win- Allegra Kenwell with an 8.6. Team- ning the Cougar Invitational Gym- mate Kristy Napolitano took sixth nastic championship at Cranford on place on the beam with an 8.65 and October 7. The Farmers, with a tied Falzon for ninth in the vault at 104.075 out-dueled a strong contin- 8.35. Falzon also took 10th in the all- gent of Blue Devil girls who totaled around at 33.25. 100.95. The Union Catholic gym- The Raiders, under Head Coach nasts finished fourth behind Dayton- Lisa Cerchio, entered four girls. Brearley with a team total of 98.375. Freshman Kelly Cianciotta finished Cranford followed in fifth place with eighth in the all-around with a score Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 98.175 while Scotch Plains-Fanwood of 33.6. She scored an 8.7 to finish CORALLING A BULLDOG…Raider Colin Weber, No. 6, pulls down a Bulldog finished sixth with a total of 97.65. fifth on the beam and took seventh on Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the mud bowl. The Blue Devils, under Head Coach the floor with an 8.7. Natalie Capoccia FLYING HIGH IN THE SKY…Raider Natalie Capoccia, top, practices her leaps on the balance beam prior to the Cougar Invitational. Blue Devil Claire Macdonald Melissa Bryan, featured standout secured fifth place on the unevens practices a release move on the uneven bars. gymnast Claire Macdonald who fin- with a mark of 8.2 while Annie Smith Bulldog Gridmen Get Safety ished sixth in the all-around with a grabbed seventh with an 8.35 and total of 34.15. Macdonald grabbed Laurel Devlin took 10th at 8.1 sixth place in the uneven bars with a Blue Devil Jenna Skoller placed To Hold Back Raiders, 16-14 mark of 8.45, grabbed fifth in floor eighth in the unevens with a score of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 exercises with a score of 8.85, took 8.3 and teammate Amanda Diaz eighth in the vault with an 8.45 and placed eighth on the beam at 8.5. sidelined the entire first half with an offensive went back to work, how- took 10th on the balance beam with Danielle Scott of Union was the all- ankle injury, the Raiders’ defense rose ever the dogged Bulldog defense held an 8.4. around champion with a super total to the occasion and limited the Bull- to four net yards. Then on fourth-and- Union Catholic Viking senior of 36.625. She also took top honors dogs to minimum yardage. However, six, a mishandled punt snap resulted Alyssa Lewandowski placed fifth all- on the unevens at 9.3 and the beam at after an exchange of punts, the 4-1 in a safety out of the end zone to give around with a total of 34.2. 9.25. Jessica Greenwald of Union Bulldogs tied the game on an eight- Shabazz its 16-14 lead. Lewandowski had a fine performance won the floor exercises with a score play, 58-yard drive, capped by The Raiders attacked one last time, in the balance beam by placing third of 9.1 and Andie Sablosky of Dayton Johnson’s 11-yard TD run with 5:43 driving to its own 45, however an with a score of 9.05. She also placed won the vault with a score of 9.35. remaining. The extra point failed, interception by Moye with 35 sec- knotting the game, 6-6 at the half. onds remaining sealed the victory. In the third quarter, sloppy Raider When asked where some of the defense allowed the Bulldogs to put breakdowns lie, Strong said, “During together an eight-play, 37-yard grind- the week Coach Ciccotelli puts in a ing drive. Mixing their running plays game plan and he expects us to capi- nicely, the Bulldogs finished off with talize on that with different personnel an 11-yard touchdown run by going in and out. However, people Johnson. Thomas caught the two- forget their positions and what they’re point conversion pass from Jamil assignments are. Offensively, with Coldwell Banker®, Since 1906, America's Premier Real Estate Company Phelps to put the Bulldogs out in the field as muddy as it was, it was front, 14-6, with 8:09 left. difficult making spins, cuts across the The Raiders responded in a big grain and making things happen when Congratulations way by grinding out 75 yards on 15 there’s nothing really there.” plays in the fourth quarter. 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WESTFIELD Now Under Complete Reconstruction $799,900 WESTFIELDElegant Colonial $1,375,000 Center Hall Colonial on original foundation on a quiet tree-lined street. This soon to be stunning home will feature Elegant Colonial built in 2003 by Needlepoint Homes. Spacious living and dining rooms with beautiful moldings, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, family room off of a gourmet kitchen & hardwood floors. The 3rd floor bonus room could fabulous upgraded kitchen and two and one half baths, four bedrooms, family room with stone fireplace, finished be used as your private hide-away. (052000547) basement, office, security and sprinkler systems, three car built-in garage, on a quiet cul-de-sac. (052000539) Page 16 Thursday, October 13, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Lady Blue Devils Whip Union Farmers in Tennis, 5-0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 of the UCT, appeared very relaxed en “We felt confident because we were route to victory. the first seed but we don’t underesti- “She (Louie) was laughing at some- mate any team because all the teams thing I said and did, but that’s all,” are good and you have to put in your said a giggling Morawski. “We played all in every match,” said Reich. “I them during counties, so we were played well. I was aggressive and she pretty confident.” is a good player. My serve was on and “In the beginning, I was kind of whenever she gave me a short ball, I nervous because Kim and I have just just put it away. I was making all of come back together after a week off my approach shots.” because she has been out with an Lane Maloney took no chances with injury,” admitted Louie. Chanel Alexander and rolled to a 6-1, Next, first singles player Nikki 6-3, triumph at third singles.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times POSITIONING HERSELF…Blue Devil Co-Captain Lisa Aliche gets herself in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times position to make a good return against the Union Farmers. GETTING SERIOUS WHEN NEEDED…Blue Devil second doubles player Kim Morawski makes a wicked return against her Farmer opponents. WTA Men’s Singles Final Standings: The 2005 WTA Men’s Singles sea- 6. Vince Camuto (5) son has finally come to a close. With the 7. Weldon Chin (19) Tigers Roar in 2nd Half; Rip 8. Mike Gonella (11) A Bracket crown already in the hands 9. Richard Pardo (23) of Gary Wasserman, Mike Gonella cap- 10. Steve Parker (5) tured the B Bracket title with a straight 11. Chris Wendel (12) Blue Devil Footballers, 28-7 set win over Richard Pardo. 12. Dan Siegel (6) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 13. Andrew Cohen (9) After getting off to a slow start by 14. Paul Moum (6) sprinted seven yards into the end zone Linden expanded its lead to 21-7 dropping the first three games, 15. Steve Satkin (4) for the touchdown with 5:16 left. on Jones’ 17-yard TD pass to Samuels, Gonella won the next six and then six 16. Jon Eisenberg of the last nine to cruise to a 6-3, 6-3 17. Alex Winnicker (1) The Tigers’ next TD came in the then put the game away on Capers’ 18. Alejandro Vollbrechthausen third quarter when Thomas took a 30-yard TD run. win. Gonella had close wins over 19. David Ferio (2) punt 80 yards into the end zone. The “It was rough. We were in it all the Paul Moum and Steve Parker on his 20. Ross Errazo (1) two-point conversion to Jerry Jones way and they led only 6-0 at the half,” way to the B crown. Pardo had a bye 21. Brian Anderson in the first round and then beat Chris 22. Thomas Bigosinski was good as Linden claimed a 14-0 said senior tackle Stewart Cowles. 23. Joe Donnolo lead. Tremendous defensive efforts Wendel to reach the finals. 24. Adam Krell “They took a punt back for a touch- FINAL STANDINGS: by both teams turned out to be the down and it seemed like we to fell 25. Ethan Krell 1. Gary Wasserman (11) 26. Jeremy Krell story for the remainder of the third apart from there. We had a nice touch- 2. Robert Errazo (16) 27. Todd Krell quarter. down pass, but it wasn’t enough to- 3. Christopher Conley (8) 28. Dewey Rainville The Blue Devils got on the board 4. Melvin Diep (20) 29. Michael Valente day. Defensively, we look good at 5. Tuyen Diep (19) with a touchdown in the fourth quar- times but we can also look very bad at ( ) cumulative matches played ter when Gagliano hauled in the 35- times. We need to keep our heads up David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times yard TD toss from DeRosa. Bonard’s and get back to the drawing board CONCENTRATING ON THE BALL…Blue Devil Co-Captain Jessica Bender point after kick sailed through the next week.” concentrates on the ball in her first doubles match. uprights to narrow the Tigers’ lead to Westfield 0 0 0 7 7 14-7. Linden 6 0 8 14 28 Reich knew that she could not let “I don’t take anything for granted. down against a sporting Krysten Chen, You have to keep a level head going and did not as she guided her way to into the tournament,” commented a 6-1, 6-1, victory. Maloney. Senior Co-Captains Lisa Aliche and Jessica Bender began somewhat Scotch Hills Women slowly in their match with Zewdy Awolan and Lashanna Ammour but Tell Golf Results: picked up speed in the second set to A spokeswoman for the Scotch win, 6-4, 6-1, at first doubles. Hills Women’s Golf Association “We were a little too loose in the of Scotch Plains announced the beginning. We were a little tight but results of the Best Ball of Four we were having fun and enjoying Tournament held October 4. ourselves,” said Bender. FIRST: June McCarthy/Jeanette At second singles, Lindsay Walker/Dolores Jennings/Peggy Goldberg battled to a 6-1, 6-4, vic- Boss 25 SECOND: Kathy Sjonell/Barbara tory over Fatima Gramatica. Laguna/Marcia Stohr/Janice Law- First singles: Reich d. Chen, 6-1, 6-1 yer 26 Second singles: Goldberg d. Gramatica, THIRD: Evelyn Hecker/Susie 6-1, 6-4 Schwarz/Karen Johnsen/JoAnn Third singles: Maloney d. Alexander, 6- Voci 27 1, 6-3 LOW PUTTS: Margaret Hickey 11 First doubles: Aliche and Bender d. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times CHIP-INS: Maureen Wetzel/Marga- Ammour and Awalon, 6-4, 6-0 GEARING UP FOR THE BIG RACES…Blue Devil Jeff Perrella picks up speed PULLING OFF THE STIFFARM…Blue Devil Andrew Shaffer, No. 29, stiff ret Hickey/Alice Kehler #3, Betts Second doubles: Louie and Morawski Sutman #8 as he darts around Tamaques Park in Westfield in preparation for the Watchung arms a Tiger defender. d. Awalon and Gramatica, 6-1, 6-0 Conference race on October 20. COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Meet THE BUILDER • SUNDAY 1-4 PM

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If your property is currently listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. ©2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 13, 2005 Page 17 Westfield Area Y Introduces New Youth Sports Programs The Westfield Area Y is offering a For more information on either pro- new Instructional Kindergarten Bas- gram, please call Jennifer Hessberger, ketball League available to boys and Sports Director at (908) 233-2700 girls to introduce children to team extension no.258. play. Teams meet every Sunday for one hour. Teams practice for the first WF PAL ‘E’ Deadlocks 25 minutes and play a game for the last 35 minutes. The league runs from Parsippany PAL, 0-0 October 30 to January 15 at the new The Westfield PAL football E team East Broad Street Family Branch. (3-1-1) played Parsippany to a 0-0 tie Together with BRUSA, the at Kehler Stadium on October 9 in a Westfield Area Y will offer Futsal defensive struggle as both teams Clinics beginning October 30. played exceptional defense. BRUSA is an organization with an Leading the Westfield ‘D’ was Matt educational mission to teach the Barber from his nose guard position, LEAPING HIGH AGAINST SUMMIT…Westfield PAL “C” football team wide disrupting the Parsippany offense with receiver Jackson O’Leary, No. 85, leaps high to snag a catch against Summit. simple, exciting and winning Brazil- ian soccer style in a way that meets two sacks and two tackles behind the DRIVING TOWARD THE GOAL…Westfield PAL B fullback Tony Pafumi, No. North American soccer needs. Futsal line of scrimmage. Linebackers Tho- 22, drives towards the goal line with Springfield defenders in tow. Two plays later Westfield PAL ‘C’ Comes Up is the internationally known form of mas Anderson and Chris Callahan he scored a TD. Westfield defeated Springfield, 25-13, to bring its record to 5-0. indoor soccer. It is a great skill devel- made big hits. Thomas Gerris, Mark oper and requires quick reflexes, fast Trinkle, Andrew Simcox, David Kane Short against Summit, 12-7 thinking and pinpoint passing. and AJ Monaco made tackles for Clinics are available for children losses. WF PAL ‘B’ Grid Kids Beat A potent passing offense by the Werner (9 rushes for 70 yards) swept ages 4 to 9 and are taught by Brazilian Offensively, Jack Levine and Westfield PAL C football team came around the outside, following the soccer player and coach Eduardo Conner Cummings made positive up short against Summit, 12-7, on blocking of linemen Richard Paulo, who holds three BRUSA li- plays for Westfield against a tough Springfield PAL ‘B’, 25-13 October 9. Quarterbacks Patrick Dyer O’Connor, Nicholas Ertman and Tyler censes to coach soccer and has won Parsippany defense. Westfield PAL E and Nathan Mitchell combined to Monaco for a 32 yards. Two plays The Westfield PAL “B” football pleted a series with a touchdown when numerous championships both in the will travel to Irvington on Sunday, team improved to 5-0 by defeating Jack Kephart swept down the left throw for 163 yards. Wide receiver later, Werner ran in for a TD then United States and Brazil. October 16. Jackson O’Leary led all receivers with converted the extra point. Earlier, Springfield, 25-13, on October 9. side. The extra point failed. five catches for 101 yards. Werner had a 58-yard TD run called The little Blue Devils overcame a 6- Westfield’s defense dictated policy Trailing 12-0 halfway through the back for a penalty. Also, Running 0 deficit when Springfield ran for a the rest of the game, when defensive third quarter, Dyer pitched to half- backs John Lanzano, and Chris 65-yard touchdown on the opening end Matt Buccino leveled back Mitchell, who ran around the Albanese carried the ball for play of the game. Springfield’s running back for a five- outside and threw a 36-yard pass to Westfield. Westfield quickly regrouped in its yard loss. Linebacker Tony Pafumi, O’Leary. On the following play, Linebackers Alex Williams and next possession to tie the game when safety Patrick Bergin and cornerback Mitchell connected with tight end Ryan Elliot (10 tackles each) led the quarterback Dan Kerr connected with Hayden Kopser stopped Springfield Jake Harris, who scampered 32 yards defense, which limited Summit to wide receiver Ryan Hess for a touch- in its tracks. Tom Snyder recovered a to the Summit 30. Wing back Bran- only 32 rushing yards. Linemen An- down. Deep in their own territory, forced fumble. don Vassallo (3 rushes for 27 yards) thony Amatucci, Alec Gerity, Mathew the Springfield boys attempted to Westfield’s final touchdown came faked a reverse to O’Leary and bar- Trinkle, linebackers Josh Poslusny, answer but nose guard Mike Giacone when Hess made a fingertip grab of reled to the Summit 21. The drive Nick Knepper and Mike Kalimtzis came through with an interception Kerr’s 30-yard pass. Pafumi followed ended on the next play when Westfield delivered crushing tackles. Summit, to bring the ball within 10 yards of with a 10-yard touchdown run. fumbled a snap. unable to establish any up the middle the goal. Moments later, Kerr scored Westfield will face undefeated, Westfield’s only score came late in running, tuned their game to the out- on a one-yard quarterback sneak. unscored upon – as of October 7 – the fourth quarter. Running back Paul side, resulting in two touchdowns. Halfback Craig Callahan, running host Scotch Plains on Sunday, Octo- behind tackle Nick Matthews, con- ber 16 at 1:15 p.m. verted the extra point, giving Westfield a 13-6 lead. Springfield responded with another See it all on the Web! sprint down the left side for a touch- down. The extra point was good. www.goleader.com In the second half, Westfield com-

STUFFING THE OFFENSE…Westfield PAL “E” football team player Matt Barber stuffs the Parsippany offense. WBA BASKETBALL IN-TOWN REGISTRATION INFORMATION SCORING THE FIRST TD…Westfield PAL “A” football team defensive end Sean Scrudato, No. 54, picks off a pass and returns it to score Westfield’s first TD The Westfield Basketball Association will continue with out sucessful us of On-Line Registration of the game. Westfield defeated Summit, 22-6. for the upcoming 2005-2006 basketball season. We will encourage you to register your children for both our In-Town and our Travel programs on the World Wide Web.

Please go to the WBA website to register. WWW.Westfieldnj.com/WBA

We will not be accepting mailed registration forms for this season.

We will have in-person registration for those who do not wish to use the online registration however there will be an additional administrative cost for the in-person registration. There will be only one (1) date for the in-person. This sessions will be held at the Westfield Y. Please go to room 106 Friday October 14th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Cost for registration is as follows: On-Line registration ON or PRIOR to November 7, 2005 - $75.00/Player On-Line registration AFTER Novermber 15, 2005 - $75.00 + $25.00 late fee/Player In-Person registration at the Westfield Y - $85.00/Player (Checks made payable to: WBA)

For questions feel free to call the WBA at

(908) 654 - 6361, or you can contact Tom Pickert at [email protected] Kimberley Aslanian Haley Expect More

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. Coldwell Banker Kimberley A. Haley RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE www.KimHaley.com Direct Line 908.301.2004 Business 908.233.5555 [email protected] 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Page 18 Thursday, October 13, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Registration Begins Today For Ice Hockey and Skating COUNTY – Registration for the by mail. Registration forms may be first session of hockey clinics and ice picked up at the Warinanco Skating skating lessons will begin today, Center, or interested persons may call Thursday, October 13, at 7 p.m. at the the Department of Parks, Recreation Warinanco Ice Skating Center. It will and Facilities at (908) 527-4900. continue through Sunday, October Other registration dates are as fol- 16, or until classes fill. lows: Session Two, November 17 to Hockey clinics will begin on Sun- 20, and Session Three, January 12 to day, October 23, while ice skating 15. Individuals can only register in lessons will start on Friday, October person and on the registration dates 21. Both programs will run for six for their preferred session. weeks. The Warinanco Ice Skating Center Individuals must register in per- is operated by the Union County De- son. Applications will not be accepted partment of Parks, Recreation and Facilities. The center is located off of Rugby Mudturtles Thompson Avenue in Warinanco Park in Roselle. Entrances to Warinanco Extend Record to 3-1 Park are located on St. Georges Av- WE MARCH, WE MARCH TO VICTORY…Pictured, left to right, are the faces The Union County Rugby team, enue, Thompson Avenue and Third of the Westfield High School Marching Band representatives; color guard leaders the Mudturtles, extended its record Avenue. Christina Collucci, Jessica Graham and Julia Nelson and drum majors Jesse to 3-1 with a 15-0 victory over For further information about the Cohn, Danielle Partenope and Stephanie Musat. Under the direction of Michael Princeton on October 8 in Ice Skating Center, please call (908) Fackelman, Roy Chambers and Dan Zugale, the band won first in its Group 5 298-7850 for a recorded message or category for best music, best color guard, best percussion, best visual and best Princeton. The Mudturtles’ next overall effect at a recent USSBA competition at North Brunswick High School. two home games will be on Satur- visit the Union County website: CRUSHING THE OPPOSITION…Jim Kron of Westfield playing for the Union day, October 15, and Saturday, www.ucnj.org. County Mudturtles Rugby Team crushes the opposition, while two of his October 22, at Unami Park on the teammates offer support in Union’s 15-0 win over Princeton Rugby. Westfield/Garwood/Cranford bor- WF Strikers Blank Westfield P.B.A. No. 90 to Host der. Both games are scheduled for Soccer Hurricanes, 2-0 1 p.m. The Westfield Strikers scored two 11th Annual Golf Outing Spectators are encouraged to observe this exciting sport. second-half goals to down the South WESTFIELD – The Westfield Jewelers is also sponsoring the Mountain Hurricanes, 2-0, in a U14 PBA #90 is sponsoring a golf out- gift of a watch. Other sponsor- Girls Inter-County soccer game. ing on Monday, October 24, at ships are also available. U14 Blue Sharks Rout Westfield dominated early posses- Echo Lake Country Club. Checks can be made payable to Westfield Girls, 6-0 sion, playing the ball into wide areas The day begins at 11 a.m. and Westfield P.B.A. #90, Attn: Golf and exploiting the space behind South includes lunch, golf, cocktails and Committee, P.O. Box 276, Weichert The Scotch Plains Blue Sharks U14 Mountain’s defense. The Strikers cre- dinner. Spots are available for Westfield, NJ 07091. Girls intercounty soccer team finally ated several chances, but the finish- foursomes at a cost of $1,100 and For more information, please Weichert ended its scoring slump with a ven- ing touch was missing and the individuals at a cost of $275. call Golf Chairman Michael geance as they routed Westfield, 6-0, Hurricane’s keeper stayed strong with LaMarque Furs and Thomas Patrick at (908) 241-9300 or State at Houlihan Field in Westfield. The good hands. South Mountain offered Lincoln Mercury are sponsoring Delegate John Cuzzo at (908) 789- game was a makeup from the previ- offensive resistance later in the first Hole in Ones, and Michael Kohn 6068. ous Saturday when monsoon rains half. cancelled most weekend events. In the second half, South Mountain The fourth consecutive shutout nearly scored straight from the kickoff SP Tennis Teen Wins lifted the Sharks’ record to 3-0-1 but when a break from their forward re- WTA Schedules Weichert there was none of the tension evident sulted in a shot whistling a fraction SP-F Doubles Title in the first three games as a four-goal, wide of the far post. Westfield, how- Annual Tennis Party Imagine playing 67 games of ten- first half made the result inevitable. ever, scored six minutes after the inter- The Westfield Tennis Associa- nis! For the young and fit, maybe it’s Annie Rubin and Alyssa Young each val when Anna Powell broke free from tion will hold its annual tennis just another day at the tennis court. party/short meeting on Saturday, For Alyssa Torpey, Scotch Plains resi- HOLDING BACK THE VILLAGERS…Nikos Nicholas, left, and Julian Safar of scored twice and Jessica and Rebecca her marker and unleashed a strong DiGiacomo added second-half goals. shot to find the corner of the net. November 12, at the Mountainside dent and a junior at The Wardlaw- Westfield, right, of the Union County Rugby Football Team combine to halt an Hartridge School in Edison, it is a attack in their rugby match against the Village Lions. Union prevailed, 9-7. For the first time this fall someone The Strikers maintained their con- Indoor Tennis Club on Route 22 other than Melissa McKenna played centration and looked to provide a in Mountainside from 7 to 10 p.m. part of what she did to snag the Scotch goalie as Kara Gaynor split time. cushion. Christina Scaglione showed Interested parties need not to Plains-Fanwood Doubles Champion- Other standouts included Sarah great determination and attitude to be a member to join the tennis ship title this past August with her Weichert Lazarus, Giulia Mercuri Sarah We- secure the ball in the penalty box and fun. Play is pre-arranged so it is tennis partner Tommy Sutte, a sopho- ber, Amanda Rodriguez, Emily release a low, powerful shot through not necessary to bring a partner. more from Scotch Plains Fanwood Cohen, Dominique Osterman and a crowd of players to score the second Cost is $15 for members and $20 High School. Nikki Hodulik. goal. for non-members, which includes “We won five matches in 67 games Open House: Sun. 10/16 1-5PM food, court time and balls. Please and a tiebreaker,” she explained. “We Rocket your Ad respond by Friday, November 4 made a good team and were able to by calling (908) 233-6075; e- change our way of playing according Call the Spaceman mailing [email protected] or to our opponents. We both had by mailing check to WTA c/o 319 strengths that were complimentary.” Harrison Avenue, Westfield, NJ The tournament, sponsored by the The big election edition is launching Nov. 3, 07090 township, took place at the Kramer warping the space-time continuum. Manor tennis courts in Scotch Plains. Alyssa also won the Girls 16-and- Ads must be beamed in by October 21, Federation Under Singles Championship in Stardate Time. HS Sports Pictures Plainfield, sponsored by Plainfield Available on Website and held in the Plainfield Tennis Cen- Contact Mission Control ter. Alyssa has been playing tennis for [email protected] www.goleader.com 10 years and plays first singles for the (908) 232-4407 Wardlaw-Hartridge team.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 13, 2005 Page 19 Regional Health Department Chamber Dinner Set For October 27 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area Sponsors Fall Health Fair Chamber of Commerce’s 57th Anni- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Re- cination is recommended if: the first versary and Faith in Westfield Awards gional Health Department will host a dose was given before age 65 and five Dinner will take place on Thursday, fall health fair on Sunday, October years have elapsed since the first dose October 27, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the 29, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at or the immunization status is un- Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Roselle Park High School, located at known. Revaccination may be neces- Plains. 185 West Webster Avenue. sary for patients with diabetes, car- The guest of honor will be Jerry The fair will include free health diovascular disease, immunodefi- Gerardiello of Jerry’s Barber Shop. screenings in the following areas: pul- ciency and high-risk condition. Additionally, Brunner Opticians will monary function testing, blood pres- The flu vaccine is available on a receive the Business of the Year Award; sure screenings, hearing exams, chi- first-come, first-serve basis. Residents Alicja Wasilewski of Aberson, ropractic consultations, colorectal need to bring their Medicare cards. Narotzky & White will be honored as blood screening kits, dermatology The Roselle Park event will also Employee of the Year and Northside consultation with skin cancer screen- feature Union County Police Depart- Trattoria will be presented with the ings, breast health awareness infor- ment Child Seat Safety Clinic. Resi- Community Service Award. mation, blood glucose testing with a dents can bring their child-safety seats Advertising space in the dinner pro- diabetes educator, free cholesterol for the experts to check the proper gram is still available. Interested indi- testing, massages, anemia screenings, installation and positioning of the car viduals are asked to call the Chamber lead testing for children under 6 years seat in residents’ vehicles. Office at (908) 233-3021. of age and body-fat analysis. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Bloodwork tests (for residents of TOWN OF WESTIELD Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, BOARD OF EDUCATION Bid Bond from a reputable insurance com- New Providence, Roselle Park, Spring- Westfield $1,125,000 NOTICE TO BIDDERS pany. Classic center hall Colonial on the bend of a tree-lined street in “the Gardens.” This home hosts four large Bedrooms, two field and Westfield) will include: All bidders must be prequalified in ac- Complete Chemistry, Lipid Panel and Sealed proposals will be received by the cordance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, full and one half baths. Enjoy an expansive eat-in Kitchen with newer appliances and windows on three sides of its Board of Education, Westfield, New Jer- as amended by Chapter 188, Laws of breakfast nook. Two sets of double doors lead to Family Room with high ceilings and sliders to back yard. Additional CBC, $17; TSH, $10; T4, $5; PSA, sey, in the Board of Education office, 302 1968 as set forth in Instructions to Bidders. leisure space is found in the finished basement Recreation Room. Both formal Dining Room and front-to-back Living room $30; C-Reactive Protein, $20; Hepati- Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, Labor in connection with the project shall have bow windows with window seats overlooking a handsome front yard over 150’ wide. WSF0654 tis Immunity Titer, $25; Hepatitis C at 10:30 A.M. (Prevailing Time) on Octo- be paid not less than wages as listed in Screening, $25 and urinalysis, $10. ber 26, 2005 at which time bids will be Prevailing Wage Rate Determination pur- opened and read aloud for: suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey Pre-registration with the health de- Laws of 1963, or the U. S. Department of partment is required. Registration is “BOILER REPLACEMENT AT WASHINGTON ELEMEN- Labor Wage Determinations, whichever being held through Friday, October TARY SCHOOL, B06-12” are higher for each class of labor. 21, Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 Bidders are required to comply with the Plans and Specifications will be avail- requirements of PL 1975, C. 127 (NJAC p.m. (with a lunch break from noon to able on October 17, 2005. 17:27). 1 p.m.). The office is located at 425 Plans, specifications, form of bid, con- Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- East Broad Street in Westfield. tract and bond for the proposed work and tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) Free pneumococcal pneumonia other contract documents thereto, as pre- days from the date of the opening of Bids pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file for the purpose of reviewing the bids and vaccinations are also available. Reg- in their offices at 151 Sumner Avenue, investigating the qualifi-cations of bidders, istration is being held the same as for Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, and may prior to awarding of the Contract. the blood work and are open only to be examined at the office of M. Disko This project is being funded in part by residents of towns listed above. Associates during normal business hours. funds from the Economic Development Bidders will be furnished with a copy of Authority (EDA) pursuant to the terms of Residents eligible for Medicare Part the Plans and Specifications by the Engi- an Agreement between the School District B should bring their card at the time neer, upon proper notice and payment of and the EDA. All contractors and subcon- of registration. a check for Seventy-five ($ 75.00.) dol- tractors engaged by the Board of Educa- Pneumococcal pneumonia vac- lars, payable to M. DISKO ASSOCIATES, tion to work on this project agree to be said cost being the reproduction price of bound by the terms of this Agreement. cines should to be given to all adults the documents and is not returnable. The Board of Education reserves the 65 years of age and older and those Proposal forms (as contained in the right to reject any or all bids if in its judg- with: diabetes mellitus, chronic pul- Specifications) provide for the awarding of ment the public interest will be served by Scotch Plains $1,899,900 monary or cardiac disease, sickle cell all the work to the lowest qualified bidder so doing. Steven Needle of Needlepoint Homes presents this stately new colonial sitting majestically on its 1+ acre lot. This home under a single contract. By order of the Board of Education, disease, asplenia, nephrotic syn- The guaranty accompanying the bid shall Westfield, New Jersey. hosts 5 Bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half Baths. Soaring 2-story entrance foyer leads to formal Dining Room with bay window drome, immune problems, alcohol- be given in the amount of ten percent Robert Berman overlooking grounds, Living Room, and Family room with coffered ceiling. Gourmet eat-in Kitchen with island provides ism or chronic liver disease. (10%) of the bid and may be given at the Business Administrator top quality custom details and state-of-the-art appliances. Fireplaces warm the Master Suite, Living Room and Family A pneumococcal pneumonia revac- option of the bidder by a Certified Check or 1 T - 10/13/05, The Leader Fee: $64.26 Room. Every corner of this home is adorned with custom woodwork, crown moldings, wainscoting and built-ins. Enjoy the luxury of a first floor au pair suite and an attached 3-car carriage house style garage. Rest and relax on an open wrap PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE around front porch with gazebo, enjoying the peace and quiet of a bucolic cul-de-sac location. WSF0847 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I, Corinne Clements Stutcavage, the Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey will sell at a public auction on the 19th day of October 2005, in the Municipal Court in the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 10 o’clock in the morning, the below described lands. The said lands will be sold to make the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against that same on the 19th day of October 2005 together with interest and cost of sale, exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2005. Said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen (18) per cent per annum. Payment for the sale shall be made in cash, certified or cashier’s check or money order before the conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. Payment of “Premiums” should be with separate funds. Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchase will be struck off and sold to the municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen (18) per cent per annum and the municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose right of redemption. The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statues of New Jersey, 1937 and amendments thereto. At anytime before the sale, the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on the property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payment by cash, certified or cashier’s check, or money order. In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Westfield $2,299,900 The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including the name of the owner as shown on the Gem Builders has completed its latest project! Elegance abounds this majestic custom home, hosting five large Bedrooms, last tax duplicate and the total amount due thereon respectively on the 19th day of October 2005, exclusive of the lien for the year are three and one half baths on nearly three-quarters of an acre of secluded property. Exterior is appointed with copper gutters as listed below: and incredible brickwork detail around windows and doors. Wonderful appointments inside include lavishly beamed Corinne Clements Stutcavage ceilings, wainscoting, crown moldings, inlaid hardwood floors and rarely seen custom built-ins. Gourmet Eat-in Kitchen Collector of Taxes with granite countertops, center island and pantry overlooks deep rear yard. Fabulous Master Bedroom Suite includes an Scotch Plains, New Jersey oversize fireplace, Sitting Room and enormous Dressing Room. This home is Smart Wired and has been embellished with # BLOCK & LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TAX MUNIC. INTEREST COST TOTAL state-of-the-art appliances. Ready for immediate possession. WSF0803 1 203 - 3 SLBIG, LLC 445 TERRILL ROAD 7,967.35 60.00 1,404.78 100.00 9,532.13 2 502 - 6 HARPER, ROBERT & MARIE ELENA 1634 FRONT ST 7,953.24 0.00 1,524.37 100.00 9,577.61 3 503 - 16 CIOFFI, JOHN & ANN 1711 E. SECOND ST 2,692.22 0.00 323.45 60.31 3,075.98 4 1802 - 13 219 PARK AVE. ASSOC, LLC 219 PARK AVE 2,714.79 0.00 331.24 60.92 3,106.95 5 1802 - 14 211 PARK AVE. ASSOC, LLC 211 PARK AVE 2,351.70 0.00 266.13 52.36 2,670.19 6 1904 - 5 TUCKER, JEANETTE 1996 PROSPECT AVE 6,642.36 0.00 1,096.00 100.00 7,838.36 7 2303 - 28 BARATUCCI, ANTONIO 1965 PORTLAND AVE 1,629.16 0.00 68.42 33.95 1,731.53 8 2602 - 2 DI FRANCESCO, ANTHONY ESTATE OF 379 COOK AVE 3,072.15 0.00 420.83 69.86 3,562.84 9 4001 - 19 MORTARULO, JOHN 330 WILLIAM ST 3,094.64 0.00 425.59 70.40 3,590.63 10 4401 - 14 WEST, MARY E. 4 JOHNSON ST 980.92 0.00 162.82 22.87 1,166.61 11 5901 - 18 ZLOTNIKOFF, ALISA 15 GARY COURT 7,537.38 0.00 1,409.49 100.00 9,046.87 12 6201 - 12 CHERRYSTONE BAY, LLC 737 JERUSALEM RD 3,140.37 0.00 750.56 77.82 3,968.75 13 7401 - 26 JENKINS, LINDA 2321 MORSE AVE 3,783.58 0.00 560.97 86.89 4,431.44 14 8104 - 22 AHWAL, THEODORA & SAMIR 2363 WHITTIER AVE 3,636.56 0.00 76.36 74.26 3,787.18 15 14301 - 17.01 RODRIGUES, VICTOR 2 ALTON WAY 5,796.89 0.00 455.06 100.00 6,351.95 4 T - 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 & 10/13/05, The Times Fee: $532.44

Scotch Plains $2,500,000 COLDWELL BANKER NeedlePoint Homes proudly presents this regal custom home built on nearly two acres of property on secluded cul-de-sac in Scotch Plains, featuring five Bedrooms and five and one half baths. Fabulous Master Bedroom Suite with expansive his & and her walk-in closets, opulent bath and sitting room. Double doors lead to breathtaking Octagonal Library with soaring XPERIENCE RUST ELIABILITY ERVICE E , T , R S cathedral ceilings and five walls of windows. Gourmet Eat-in Kitchen with center island has attached octagonal Breakfast OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 16th 1-4PM • 420 Kimball Avenue Room which leads to circular paver patio overlooking grounds. First floor guest suite offers space for au pair or in-laws. Picture box wainscoting, crown molding, and customized hardwood flooring are few of many appointments provided to suit the most discerning buyer. Ready for possession in December. WSF0846

Westfield $2,500,000 WESTFIELD $1,279,000 The Wychwood section of Westfield will be home to this wonderful 10-room Colonial built by Michael Mahoney. Beautifully This upright Victorian is a recipient of a Westfield Historical Society award for its extensive renovations in 2000. The appointed, it features a gracious Entrance Foyer flanked by formal Living and Dining Rooms, embellished luxuriously with wainscoting, coffered ceilings, crown molding, oak hardwood flooring with custom inlays and French door entryways. home hosts 9 rooms; 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half Baths. Enter through marble floored Foyer to Eat-in Kitchen or Step through to the gourmet center-island Kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry and state-of-the-art appliances. renovated Living Room and Formal Dining Room. Master Bedroom suite features specialty lighting, dental crown Among its six Bedrooms are a first floor guest or au pair Suite and an 800+ square foot Master Suite with tray ceiling, molding, Master Bath with steam shower, Jacuzzi tub and custom mosaic inlays. Third floor suite features vaulted sitting room, private bath, walk-in closet and fireplace. Exterior is appointed with custom stonework and brick paver ceiling with skylights, wet bar, full Bath, exercise room and built-in desk and shelving. Numerous updates include driveway and walkway. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2005. WSF1073 new windows and Central Air Conditioning on the second and third floors, radiant heat beneath floors of all Baths, second floor laundry room and French drain in Basement. Charm abounds the rebuilt mahogany front porch with gazebo, porch swing and custom latticework. Professionally landscaped lot featuring front brick wall and walkway FRANK D. ISOLDI with mission style accent lighting and 2-tiered rear yard. WSF0857 Broker / Sales Associate Jayne Bernstein #1 Agent - Westfield Office 2004 Sales Associate NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1993-2004 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2004 Platinum Level: 2004 Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 Direct Dial: 908-301-2038 E-mail: [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 Page 20 Thursday, October 13, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lectures to Spotlight Scotch Plains Resident Calls For Limits on BOE Spending Relationship Therapy Recently the Scotch Plains–Fanwood lost his seat this past April on the school coverage. This was ignored by the board. More Letters to the Editor Board of Education chose a replacement board, has significant background with We reached an impasse with the union CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 board member, Skip Whitehouse, for the education issues and, from my viewpoint, and had to go to an arbitrator. Since the WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area resigned Lance Porter. Mr. Whitehouse is pleasant to have a conversation with. money for these increases are in the budget “Y” will offer two free talks on rela- comes with a recent experience, since he However, Mr. Whitehouse’s spouse is and I know it, the union knows it, the WF High School Student Presents tionship therapy, both of which will a teacher in another school district. We arbitrator knows it, — and rest assured that be held in the conservatory of the ‘Walk For Mom’ can only hope this does not cloud his we, the tax paying public, will get the short “Y”’s new East Broad Street Family voting on certain issues. In particular, end of the stick again — and all this money His Views on Election Process Branch, located at 422 East Broad Now Set For Sunday these are spending issues, which result in will be spent. Should this money not have Adults often ask themselves the ques- the true issues more important than what Street in Westfield. CRANFORD – A three-mile walk the continual demand for the additional been on the table then it could not be spent! tion, “Why don’t today’s teens take an someone may or may not have said at a funding from the taxpayers. Taking these facts into consideration, it is active interest in politics?” One major council meeting or an offhand remark Licensed Clinical Social Worker in memory of Charlotte Dursee has The board had an option with the likes obvious that the board does not want to hear answer to that question became rather made within earshot of a reporter. We’d Michael Barmak, a certified Imago been rescheduled for this Sunday, of Frank Festa. Mr. Festa is a past board from us, does not want us to have a voice apparent to me last week, while reading certainly prefer a positive campaign to Relationship Therapist and certified October 16. member, resident of Scotch Plains for and rejoices when we don’t vote in April. The Westfield Leader. one based on attacks and smearing a Inner Bonding Facilitator, will lead Mrs. Dursee died 15 years ago of almost half a century and neither he nor Allowing Mr. Festa to sit on the board As president of the WHS (Westfield local resident’s name. the discussions. breast cancer. She was a resident of his wife receives any salary or medical would have gone a long way in giving the High School) Young Democrats Club, I This letter is an open call for decency On Thursday, October 20, from 7 Westfield, along with her husband benefits from a school system (i.e. funded “silent majority” a chance for input. oversee a club of around 100 students and civility to all political parties or any- to 8 p.m., Mr. Barmak will address and six children, for 25 years. by taxpayers). It is up to us, should these predictions who have identified themselves as Demo- one affiliated with those political parties “Six Steps to Joy.” Participants will The walk will begin at 11:30 a.m. It is true that this position would only come true — we must reject the budget in crats or as sharing principles of the Demo- who want to have their voices heard. learn how inner bonding can help at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. Par- be available until the next election. But at April and force a full review of the bud- cratic Party. This figure, while seemingly Let’s end the continued negativity, and least the two thirds (approximatey 6,000) get. Hopefully this will include control of impressive at first, is a lot less significant focus on a positive campaign that focuses people explore and release the fears ticipants should sign in at the gazebo. of households without school age chil- salary increases, medical coverage, dele- when taken out of the approximately 1,600 on informing all residents of the town and false beliefs that hold them back. There is a $25 walker’s fee for dren would have their voice heard for this tion of unneeded programs, capital im- students at Westfield High. Including a about the issues that impact their lives. On Saturday, November 12, from 1 participants. To make a donation, time period. provements that are not needed, etc. Young Republicans club of approximately This would go a long way in bringing to 2 p.m., he will speak on “Improv- please send checks payable to Cancer This past year, I recommended that the Mr. Whitehouse, we hope that you are the same size, this means there are only many young adults, disillusioned by the ing Family Communication.” It will Care of New Jersey, in care of Walk school board not include monies in the instrumental in accomplishing this en- 200 of 1600 students, or one eighth of the continuous stream of negativity in poli- focus on intentional dialogue, a three- For Mom, 141 Dayton Street, Suite budget for raises higher than average and deavor. We wish you the best on your student body, who have been able to tics, back into the fold of local politics step process used in Harville 204, Ridgewood, N.J. 07540, Attn: for fully funded medical coverage for our return, but we doubt that your conflict of identify with any political party or politi- where they belong, and can make a posi- Hendrix’s Imago Relationship Monica Smith. For more informa- employees. I recommended that they limit interest will allow this to happen. cal conviction. tive contribution. the employee contribution to that which Though I don’t speak for all young Therapy. For more information, please tion, please call Tim Dursee at (908) Albert Muller Ben Zakarin most of us are forced to contribute for our Scotch Plains adults, I strongly suspect many of them call Mr. Barmak at (908) 276-8191. 377-8508. are repulsed by the mudslinging and dis- President, WHS Young Democrats honesty practiced by politicians on all levels. The letters-to-the-editor page last Aid Baskets Set For week seemed to be more of an advertise- ment, designed to smear a local candi- Delivery to Gulf Coast date, than an open and balanced discus- On behalf of First United Methodist sion of politics. There was no shortage of Church (FUMC), we would like to thank OLDWELL ANKER venomous and negative articles in last all who supported our Sunday school’s C B week’s Leader, many of which accusing Flood Bucket fundraiser. Thanks to the a candidate of trying to “re-write history” willing support of many members of & and practicing “diversionary tactics.” FUMC-Westfield and of the families of E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE I do not believe that naming names or the Wesley Hall Nursery School, we pointing fingers at particular parties is were able to provide 37 Flood Buckets necessary in this case. A simple count of filled with cleaning supplies. Our stu- the blatantly partisan articles by any dents in Sunday school assembled these fair-minded reader would illustrate where buckets, valued at $45 each, on Sep- the vast amount of negativity is coming tember 25. These buckets are now await- from. ing transport to the Gulf Coast to aid Many dismiss the lack of interest in those affected by Hurricanes Katrina politics by young adults, writing them off and Rita. as “apathetic” or “too distracted.” This, This wonderful effort would not have however, is not the case. It would be been possible without the generosity of incorrect, insulting, and unwise to write many. Thanks once again to all con- young adults off as a factor in politics. tributors. The high-school student who you alien- Debra Leonard ate today may very well be the voter you Nancy Anderson depend on tomorrow. FUMC-Westfield The bottom line is, most teens are tired of hearing baseless, politically motivated lies that do nothing to ad- See it all on the Web! vance the public debate. We are an ex- www.goleader.com tremely bright generation, one that finds

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The following Variance is requested: Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- variances in order to construct a new, Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. in ~ Any job large or small ! Section 23-2.2a-Preservation of Natu- Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF single family residence on the vacant lot at the Council Chambers of the Municipal ral Features ~ (908) 647-7672 ~ NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD after public hearing on Au- 170 Second Street, Fanwood, New Jer- Building, or any time and place to which a “No structure shall be built within 50 feet & check: www.portcraftmen.com FANWOOD after public hearing on Au- gust 24, 2005, granted approval for vari- sey, being Block 104, Lot 1.01. meeting for the further consideration of of a stream bed which carries water on an gust 24, 2005 granted approval for a con- ances to allow for installation of 6 foot Documents pertaining to this applica- such ordinance shall from time to time be average of six months of the year, or on ditional use variance to allow for paving perimeter fencing to the rear yard of Ms. tion are available for public inspection at adjourned, and all persons interested will land which is subject to periodic overflow the existing driveway of Mr. & Mrs. James Rachel Romero and Mr. Anthony Smith, Borough Hall during normal business be given an opportunity to be heard con- of a stream.” CLASSIFIEDS Cavanagh for property located at 18 Byron for property at 97 Tillotson Road, Fanwood, hours. cerning such ordinance. The proposed new house and garage Lane, Fanwood, New Jersey being Block New Jersey, being Block 37, Lot 1. Mr. Robert Kraus A copy of same may be obtained from are within 50 feet of the stream bed. 27, Lot 35.02. Documents pertaining to this applica- Leib, Kraus, Grispin & Roth the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Buy and Sell Documents pertaining to this applica- tion are available for public inspection at 328 Park Avenue All interested persons may be present Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- tion are available for public inspection at Borough Hall during normal business PO Box 310 and be heard. The file pertaining to this tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Borough Hall during normal business hours. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 application is in the Office of the Planning Monday through Friday by any member of on the Net! hours. 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Behind the memorial will be five vases Thomas, a Life Scout in Troop 73, for flowers and five service flags for sought the permission of the town the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, council a month ago and received Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. approval in a September 14 letter Thomas was quick to point out that from Town Administrator Jim Gildea. the Air Corps, during the time of Thomas told The Westfield Leader WWII, was part of the Army. and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood A four-foot wide paver path will Times, “the monument will honor the connect the WWII and Kevin’s Ko- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GREATEST GENERATION…Westfield’s Thomas Hogaboom, 16, a Life Scout ALWAYS ADDING THE NEEDED SPIRIT…The Raider cheerleaders always 84 Westfield men killed fighting in rean Memorial. Thomas said, “Mr. in Troop 73, displays his Eagle Scout project at the Westfield Leader offices. add great support to their football team and the Raider band, with the guidance World Ward II, the more than 2,400 (Frank) Cuccaro, the owner of Green Thomas’ monument will honor the 84 Westfield men killed fighting in World of the band director, always demonstrates its versatility by playing music appro- Westfield men and women who served Grass Landscaper, will instruct me, Ward II, the more than 2,400 Westfield men and women who served in the armed priate for raising the spirits of the football team and the fans. in our armed forces during World scout volunteers and other volunteers forces during World War II and those who supported the war effort at home. War II and those who supported the on the way to do this. He (Mr. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE war effort at home.” Cuccaro) will also help us with the PUBLIC NOTICE ‘Y’ Event to Spotlight TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Thomas explained that his memo- landscaping. He is donating his time TOWN OF WESTFIELD Health Issues Monday PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD rial would be shaped like a pyramid, supplying the materials at cost.” Public Notice is hereby given that the WESTFIELD – Overlook Hospital NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- with the front face standing six feet Dr. Ted Schlosberg, director of the ordinance as follows was passed and personnel will be at the Westfield Area Planning Board of the Township of Scotch NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF tall and six feet wide and sides of five New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, adopted by the Town Council of the Town FANWOOD after public hearing on Au- “Y,” in Westfield, on Monday, October Plains will hold a Public Hearing on MON- feet tall and five feet wide. will be in charge of fundraising. The of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on DAY, OCTOBER 24, 2005, in the Munici- gust 24, 2005, granted approval for a October 11, 2005. 17, for a blood pressure screening and pal Building, Council Chambers, 430 Park conditional use variance to allow for pav- A pyramid shape at a West Point estimated cost to complete Thomas’ Claire J. Gray breast health awareness information. Avenue at 8:00 pm to hear the Major ing the existing driveway of Mr. & Mrs. cemetery inspired the design. The project is $33,000. Dr. Schlosberg, Acting Town Clerk Overlook will provide its Healthy Van, Subdivision application of Messercola Jonathan Cukrow for property located at monument will feature the names of who instructs Thomas in trumpet, said GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1857 and all discussions will be private and Brothers Building Co., Inc. for 1461 Martine 19 Byron Lane, Fanwood, New Jersey, the 84 Westfield veterans. On the Avenue, Block 10801, Lot 3, R-1 Zone being Block 27 and Lot 35.01. when Thomas described to him what AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND conducted with strict confidence. This which proposes to subdivide the 176,465 Documents pertaining to this applica- respective sides will be the maps of he wanted to accomplish, he agreed THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF event is free and open to the public. For square feet lot into three lots, retain the tion are available for public inspection at the Pacific, European and African to advise Thomas in a mentoring role. WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 more information, please call the existing home and construct two new Borough Hall during Normal business theater. During design, an idea was Mr. Hogaboom, concerned about (PARKING RESTRICTIONS) Westfield Area “Y” at (908) 233-2700, homes including a new road to access the hours. brokered to have the top cut at an 1 T - 10/13/05, The Leader Fee: $14.28 extension no. 251. proposed dwellings. The following Vari- Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Cukrow the serious commitment his son, who ances are requested: 19 Byron Lane angle, creating a “V,” standing for began his project at 15, would be Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 victory. undertaking, said, “We tried to talk PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Lot 3.01 1 T- 10/13/05, The Times Fee: $17.34 Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col 7: Front Thomas’ father Pete Hogaboom, who him out of it for the longest time. Dr. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS set-back; Required: 60 feet minimum; PUBLIC NOTICE didn’t want to get into the logistics of Schlosberg is the one who lowered ORDINANCE NO: 620-2005 Existing & Proposed: 31.17 feet how the project got approved, said, my resistance when he said he’d help INTRO DATE: 10/06/05 Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col 7a: Cor- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT “suffice it to say that it took Thomas 10 with fundraising.” ner lot set-back; Required: 50 feet mini- months to get approvals from three and passed on the first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders mum; Existing & Proposed: 22.71 feet NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Mr. Hogaboom explained that of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 6th day of October, 2005, and that said Section 23-3.4D-Height & Setback NOVEMBER 3, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the levels of scout- troop, district and coun- fundraising has been taken out of the Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting of said limitations for detached secondary Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, cil, on top of the town council.” scope of the project — “that’s what Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, Elizabeth, New buildings; Required: 30 feet for a struc- Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Asked what made him keep fight- got it passed through the troop.” Jersey, on the 27th day of October, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said ture greater than 200 square feet; Existing Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will ing for the project, Thomas said “be- matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein & Proposed: 20.46 feet for the existing hold a public hearing to consider the fol- Dr. Schlosberg said he will use the will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. brick garage; Required: 5 feet for a struc- lowing appeal: cause there’s no monument in New Jersey Workshop for The Arts’ A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public ture less than 200 square feet; Existing & Westfield and there should be.” notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County Mark Lustbader a/k/a Hub Realty, LLC, various mediums, such as The Con- Proposed: 1.2 feet for the existing framed Thomas said he first became inter- cert Band, Opera Company, Full of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the garage for a Variance to permit the construction of members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office a two-story frame dwelling and several ested in World War II, “by sleeping Count and other artists to drum up of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, Lot 3.02 retaining walls at the property located at on a submarine — the USS Ling (lo- Section 23-2.2a - Preservation of Natu- awareness of Thomas’ project and to Elizabeth, New Jersey. 1300 Cooper Road (Block 14702, Lot 1), cated in Hackensack) and watched a Nicole L. Tedeschi, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ral Features: No structure shall be built Scotch Plains, contrary to the following procure the necessary funds. He said within 50 feet of a stream bed which car- section of the Zoning Ordinance: movie about Pearl Harbor.” that he is still deciding on the se- PREAMBLE ries water on an average of six months of Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Col- Mr. Hogaboom explained that on quence of events. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED ‘AN ORDI- the year or on land which is subject to umn 3 whereby minimum lot size required the USS Ling, they played Tora Tora periodic overflow of a stream. Executive Director of the Westfield NANCE ADOPTING A CODIFICATION OF THE LAW, ORDINANCES, is 40,000 square feet; existing and pro- Tora (about the bombing of Pearl POLICIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF UNION COUNTY, STATE OF NEW The proposed structure is approxi- posed: 33,405 square feet. United Way Linda Maggio said that mately 28 feet by scale from the state Harbor) at night and, “Tom was just funds would be processed through JERSEY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID CODE; AND open water boundary line. All interested persons may be present fascinated and been a real World War SAVING FROM REPEAL CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED and be heard. the Westfield United Way (301 North THEREIN, ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF All interested persons may be present The file pertaining to this application is in II buff since.” With his troop, Thomas Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090). THE COUNTY OF UNION ON AUGUST 19, 1993 and be heard. The file pertaining to this the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- has also slept on two WWII battle- Similar to the 9/11 fund, the World AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE “LAWS OF UNION COUNTY” application is in the Office of the Planning ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch ships. War II Memorial is a restricted ac- Board and is available for public inspec- Plains, and is available for public inspec- “What got me interested in doing BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the tion during regular office hours. tion during regular office hours. count. Checks should be made out to Administrative Code of the County of Union is hereby amended, as outlined in the Barbara Horev Linda Lies the Westfield United Way and con- attached Appendix A: Secretary to the Planning Board Board Secretary PUBLIC NOTICE tain “WWII Memorial” on the memo (See attached) 1 T - 10/13/05, The Times Fee: $43.86 1 T - 10/13/05, The Times Fee: $26.52 TOWN OF WESTFIELD line. Thomas anticipates the project will Note: All text that is underlined is inserted/new language. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the All text that is struck through is deleted language. resolution as follows was passed and take 750 hours plus or minus to com- TOWN OF WESTFIELD APPENDIX A adopted by the Town Council of the Town plete. CHAPTER 26, BENEFITS Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union: Art. introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at October 11, 2005. PUBLIC NOTICE I, 5-14-1987 as Res. No. 396-1987; Art. II, 4-12-1973 as Res. No. 299-1973; Art. III, 6- Claire J. Gray a meeting held October 11, 2005 and that the said Council will further consider the same TOWN OF WESTFIELD 28-1979 as Res. No. 516-1979; Art. IV, 8-26-1982 as Res. No. 419-1982; Art. V, 11-25- for final passage on the 25th day of October, 2005, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as Acting Town Clerk 1986 as Res. No. 845-1986; Art. VI, 4-11-2001 as Res. No. 391-2001; Art. VII, 2-13-2003 Public Notice is hereby given that the said matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield de- as Res. No. 153-2003. Amendments noted where applicable.] resolution as follows was passed and Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be sires to engage a qualified professional to adopted by the Town Council of the Town GENERAL REFERENCES interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. perform professional services in the area of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on Administrative Code — See Ch. 1. Claire J. Gray of design and construction plans for vari- October 11, 2005. Authorities — See Ch. 20. Acting Town Clerk ous streetscape projects in the downtown Claire J. Gray Indemnification and defense — See Ch. 68. area to maintain and enhance the historic ORDINANCE NO. 1858 Acting Town Clerk AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE ORDINANCE OF THE character of the area; and ARTICLE III, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT TOWN OF WESTFIELD IN ORDER TO REVISE THE REGULATIONS FOR WHEREAS, Requests for Proposal were WHEREAS, the Town requires profes- [Adopted 6-28-1979 as Res. No. 516-79] MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT APPLICABLE TO ONE- AND TWO-FAM- advertised in the Westfield Leader on July sional engineering services by an outside § 26-3. Rate of reimbursement established. ILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE ONE FAMILY AND TWO 21, 2005 and returnable on August 22, consultant to assist in preparation of con- [Amended 9-24-1992 by Res. No. 749A-92; amended 4-22-04 by Ord. No 596-04; FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS 2005; and struction plans and continued professional amended 10-27-05 by Ord. No. 620-05] WHEREAS, aforesaid proposals were guidance for the various immediate term The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union hereby establishes as policy BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, that the Land Use received on August 22, 2005; and improvements resulting from the Traffic of this County the payment of an amount equal to the standard mileage rate established Ordinance of the Town of Westfield be and it is hereby amended as follows: WHEREAS, a proposal submitted by Calming and Safety Investigations for eight by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended from time to time, $0.30 per mile as Christoper P. Statile, P.A. has been ana- locations, and Section 1. Section 11.03, RS-40 Single Family Residence District, is hereby amended reimbursement to County employees using their own motor vehicles to conduct autho- lyzed and found to be acceptable; and WHEREAS, Keller & Kirkpatrick sub- rized County business. by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: WHEREAS, Certificate of the Chief Fi- mitted a proposal dated September 30, 8. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of nancial Officer, certifying to the availability 2005 to provide such services for a fee of § 26-4. When available. three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) of adequate funds for this contract, pre- $6,200.00, and [Added 10-25-1984 by Res. No. 679-84] feet in height. pared in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30 WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has No member of the Board shall be authorized to receive any reimbursement for mileage Section 2. Section 11.03, RS-40 Single Family Residence District, is hereby amended 1.10 has been furnished to the Town Clerk reviewed the aforesaid proposal and rec- for the use of their personal vehicle for any mileage attributed to a trip to or from their by revising Paragraph 3.h in Subsection F to read as follows: and expenditure of funds pursuant to this ommends that a professional services homes to the County Administration Building for meetings of the Board of Chosen h. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of Contract to be charged to Special Ordi- contract for the services outlined in the Freeholders. The Freeholders shall be authorized to receive reimbursement for mileage three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) nance 2103; and aforesaid proposal be awarded to Keller & for use of their personal automobiles and for mileage attributed to all other County feet in height. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Kirkpatrick for the above stated fee of business performed by any Freeholder. Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) authorizes $6,200.00, and Section 3. Section 11.04, RS-24 Single Family Residence District, is hereby amended § 26-5. Availability of funds. the letting of contracts for professional WHEREAS, Keller & Kirkpatrick served [Amended 4-10-2003 by Ord. No. 569] by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: services without competitive bidding; as the Town’s traffic engineering consult- 8. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of This policy is subject to the County Manager and the department heads ensuring that NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- ant for the aforementioned Traffic Calm- the total mileage be closely monitored to ensure availability of funds within the current three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) SOLVED that a contract in the amount of ing and Safety Investigations for eight feet in height. Budget. $67,000 for Phase I of the aforesaid project locations, and 1 T - 10/13/05, The Leader Fee: $121.38 Section 4. Section 11.05, RS-16 Single Family Residence District, is hereby amended to Christopher P. Statile, P.A., 3 Fir Court, WHEREAS, a Certificate of the Chief by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: Oakland, New Jersey 07470, and Financial Officer, certifying the availability PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 8. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this of adequate funds for this Contract, pre- three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) contract is awarded without competitive pared in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION feet in height. bidding as “Professional Services” under 1.10 has been furnished to the Town Clerk NOTICE OF MEETINGS the provisions of the Local Public Con- and is to be charged to S.O. #2109. (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Section 5. Section 11.06, RS-12 Single Family Residence District, is hereby amended tracts Law, NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a); and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RE- *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SOLVED, by the Town Council of the 8. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of Town Clerk shall notify the contractors by Town of Westfield that the aforementioned TYPE OF MEETING: Board Self Evaluation three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) letter requesting submittal of appropriate contract for professional services be DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 feet in height. Performance Bond and Certificate of In- awarded to Keller & Kirkpatrick, 900 LOCATION: Administration Building Section 6. Section 11.07, RS-10 Single Family Residence District, is hereby amended surance, so as to further execute the con- Lanidex Plaza, Parsippany, New Jersey, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: tract documents; and in the amount of $6,200.00, and Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 8. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) copy of this resolution shall be published in copy of this resolution shall be published in TIME: 6:30 p.m. feet in height. the Westfield Leader as a public notice of the Westfield Leader as a Public Notice of the action taken in accordance with NJSA action taken in accordance with N.J.S.A. PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet to conduct a Self Evaluation. Section 7. Section 11.08, RS-8 Single Family Residence District, is hereby amended 40A:11-5. 40A:11-5. ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: 1 T - 10/13/05, The Leader Fee: $48.45 1 T - 10/13/05, The Leader Fee: $42.84 1 T - 10/13/05, The Times Fee: $28.56 8. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) feet in height. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Section 8. Section 11.09, RS-6 Single Family Residence District, is hereby amended STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION 8. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970, SECTION 3686, STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970, SECTION 3686, three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE, SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, TITLE 39, UNITED STATES CODE, SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, feet in height. AND CIRCULATION OF THE WESTFIELD LEADER AS OF SEPTEMBER 08, 2005. AND CIRCULATION OF THE TIMES AS OF SEPTEMBER 08, 2005. Frequency of issues: Weekly. Frequency of issues: Weekly. Section 9. Section 11.10, RM-12 Single Family and Two Family Residence District, is Location of office of publication: 251 North Avenue, West 3rd Floor, Union County, Location of office of publication: 251 North Avenue, West, 3rd Floor, Westfield, Union hereby amended by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: Westfield, New Jersey. County, New Jersey. 8. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of The name and address of the publisher and assistant publisher are: The name and address of the publisher and assistant publisher are: three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) Horace R. Corbin, Publisher, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey. Horace R. Corbin, Publisher, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey. feet in height. David Corbin, Assistant Publisher, 30 Union Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. David Corbin, Assistant Publisher, 30 Union Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey. Section 10. Section 11.11, RM-8 Single Family and Two Family Residence District, is The known corporation holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, The known corporation holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, hereby amended by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: or other securities are: or other securities are: 8. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of Watchung Communications, Inc. T/A The Westfield Leader/The Times, P.O. Box 250, Watchung Communications, Inc. T/A The Westfield Leader/The Times, P.O. Box 250, three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) Westfield, New Jersey. Westfield, New Jersey. feet in height. Horace R. Corbin, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield New Jersey. Horace R. Corbin, 251 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey. Section 11. Section 11.12, RM-6 Single Family and Two Family Residence District, is Avg. No. Copies Actual No. Copies Avg. No. Copies Actual No. Copies hereby amended by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: each issue of single issue each issue of single issue 8. Maximum building height. No principal building shall exceed the maximum of during preceding published nearest during preceding published nearest three (3) habitable floors, exclusive of basement, but not more than thirty-five (35) 12 months to filing date 12 months to filing date feet in height. A. Total No. of Copies printed 6,092 5,800 A. Total No. of Copies printed 2,105 1,900 (Net press run) (Net press run) Section 12. Section 11.13, RM-6D Single Family and Two Family Residence District, B. Paid Circulation B. Paid Circulation is hereby amended by revising Paragraph 8 in Subsection E to read as follows: 1. 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GOLDBERGER golf caddie Francis Ouimet, played 2 & 1/2 popcorns handsomely by Shia LaBeouf, knows The Greatest Game Ever Played, a everything there is to know about At Ellen Stardust Diner predictable but often seat-edged ac- Harry Vardon. Golf occupies his ev- By KATE MCGEE also delicious. Imagining it was the count of the 1913 U.S. Open Cham- ery waking thought. Well, that and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pionship, calls to mind a prophecy. I the pretty daughter of a Brahmin coun- 1950’s, I ordered a Black Cow, which, have been regularly assured by those try club bigwig who particularly en- Walking down Broadway in the although it’s just a simple root beer who have seen the light that, before I joys reminding Francis of his place. 21st century, you know that you are in float, was unlike anything I had ever go to that big multiplex in the sky, I Save for the actual depictions of the 21st century. Billboards are digi- tasted. The cheeseburgers, decked will play golf. golf, the focus switches back and tal, people are seen everywhere using with lettuce and tomato melted in If you’ve already arrived at this forth from the narrow-mindedness of Ipods and cell phones. We now live in your mouth, and were served with avocational Nirvana, chances are the landed gentry in England, the a digital world unlike any other. Who french fries and a juicy pickle. Al- you’ll forgive director Bill Paxton his lifelong bugaboo that plagues Mr. would have thought there would be a though it was a little expensive for standard, metaphor-steeped, David vs. Vardon, to the trickier, much more place that would bring you right back three teenage girls, the meal was to- Goliath story. That also means look- hypocritical version through which to the era of poodle skirts? tally worth it. ing the other way when the script by our American is just learning to wade. Ellen’s Stardust Diner, located on If that doesn’t seem like a perfect Mark Frost (who also wrote the book When they ultimately meet, the Revo- the corner of 51st and Broadway, is a meal, the singing wait staff makes the it’s based on) lands in the same old lutionary War is replayed in princi- 1950’s diner unlike any other. When meal twice as fun. When Sinatra isn’t sports movie sand trap, righteously pal. you first walk in, you immediately blaring from the speakers, the waiters pumping the tale for the greater egali- Of course it all filters down to the feel like you are from the 1950s. and waitresses are singing 50’s tunes. tarianism message at its core. title event. Even the least banal of this Greeted by a friendly waiter who is Those who work at the Stardust are But bear in mind the PG-rated film cinema species always has things lead dressed in 50’s style outfits, you are usually starving actors and actresses, is a Buena Vista Pictures release. to the big game. And if you troll the seated in a shiny, metallic red booth working at the diner in order to make That’s Disney. Hence, this may be Internet a tad, there’s argument from as you take in the vibrant feel of the some extra money for voice lessons, Junior’s first film experience with more than one sports pundit that the diner. auditions and the expensive task of lessons about a level playing field for 1913 U.S. Open very well may have The décor is fantastic. On one wall living in New York. all of mankind and such. If so, then been the greatest game ever played. there is a drive-in-sized screen where The staff had beautiful voices, and The Greatest Game Ever Played is Now, making golf exciting for the 50’s movies and shows like The Sound it opens your eyes to how much talent allotted a handicap. Let’s say, ½ of a unenlightened is a challenge. But, as of Music or I Love Lucy are shown. there is in the world, and how hard it popcorn kernel more. witnessed in almost all recent movies The movies also are seen on ‘50’s is to really make it in the music indus- The Great Unwashed, however, are of an athletic bent, the ever-improv- style televisions. The walls, covered try. A personal favorite was “Happy not apt to be quite so magnanimous. ing technology keeps adding a new with 50’s memorabilia, show off old Together” by the Turtles, when the Unlike Junior, they’ll recognize the punch to the doings, if you will. And Frank Sinatra and Elvis albums, post- waiters stood on top of booths, danced stencil, applied since time immemo- director Paxton makes full use of the ers of the 50’s idol, Marilyn Monroe, around and even, jokingly, sang to rial to endless yarns about football, effects they afford. a large mural of a drive-in scene, and, my friends and I. Altogether, it was baseball, track and field and, most By the 19th hole it’s evident that of course, a train that circles the en- another awesome experience seen recently, horseracing (Seabiscuit). The Greatest Game Ever Played is tire restaurant. only in New York City, which I rec- So while the saga about two des- inspiring, if not groundbreaking. It The food at the Stardust Diner is ommend to all. tined-to-compete golfers with work- may even be enough to make some ing class roots —one the old pro, the moviegoers want to golf. Still wait- other the bright-eyed neophyte — ing for the epiphany, for now I’ll just Author Charles Granata imparts a socially valid message, it settle for the baggy plaid pants. will still strike the jaded filmgoer that * * * * * * * Explores Jazz, Broadway this is where he came in. The fine The Greatest Game Ever Played, performances and rather competent rated PG, is a Buena Vista Pictures MOUNTAINSIDE –Area resi- Charles Granata is the author of depiction of the period offer some release directed by Bill Paxton and dents are invited to explore the his- the award-winning “Sessions with compensation. stars Shia LaBeouf, Stephen Dillane tory of jazz and Broadway musical Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of standards with author Charles Recording,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice: Particularly good is Stephen Dillane and Marnie McPhail. Running time: Anthony Santilli for The Westfield Leader and The Times as Harry Vardon, subject of the Brit- 120 minutes. THANK HEAVENS...The first annual TGIF (Thank God its Fall) Festival took Granata at the Mountainside Public Brian Wilson and the Making of the ish Empire, great golfer and son of a place on Saturday, hosted by MyWayHome, a non-profit organization dedicated Library on Thursday, October 27 at 7 Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds.” gardener…but not necessarily in that Art in the Gardens to helping first-time and repeat home buyers in the sometimes threatening process p.m. He is also the producer and direc- order. Not per the bluebloods who’ve of buying a home. Providing workshops, seminars and one-on-one coaching, Record producer, music historian tor of Sinatra’s Columbia recordings ostensibly made him their boy. Harry Kicks Off At Gardens Saturday was a way for new and longtime residents of Westfield to meet and talk and Sinatra specialist, Mr. Granata and is currently at work on a book ELIZABETH – Art in the Gar- in a casual environment as their children played. With the music of Primitive Soul will share his intimate knowledge of about legendary record producer Phil knows this hard fact of life all too a funky blues band, it attracted people from all over Westfield. Drummer Tim well. dens, a monthlong celebration of popular musical styles, composers Ramone. Rufi of Primitive Soul gets his licks up top and below, Quinn Nolan of Westfield and performers in a special evening The Friends of The Mountainside But just the same, hope springs the arts, began last weekend on enjoys a sunny day at the park playing Frisbee. eternal. Behind his experienced, Friday, October 7 at Jersey Gar- entitled “American Pop Standards.” Public Library are sponsoring the free knowing eyes, the sportsman har- dens, New Jersey’s largest outlet The audience will be treated to the program. bors a telltale glint of childlike aspi- mall. New Rock Workshop special sounds of artists, such as To register, call (908) 233-0115 ration. Maybe, just maybe…if he Jersey Gardens is located on George Gershwin, Cole Porter, or visit the Mountainside Public Li- wins just one more tournament, he’ll Kapkowski Road at Exit 13A of the Jerome Kern, Frank Sinatra, Ella brary at Constitution Plaza, be asked to join London’s most ex- New Jersey Turnpike and features Begins at NJ Workshop Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and other Mountainside during regular library greats. hours. clusive golf club…made a gentle- more than 200 stores all under one WESTFIELD – An exciting in- the conclusion of the Rock Work- man among gentlemen. Never mind roof. structional and performance oppor- shop, each student will receive a demo that he’s already won just about ev- For more information about Art tunity awaits area guitarists, bass play- CD. ery major golf tourney there is to in the Gardens and other programs ers, drummers, keyboard players, Instructors for the Rock Workshop win, including the U.S. Open thir- and services of the Division of singers and songwriters who would are E. J. Gaub and Pontus Gunve. Mr. teen years ago. Cultural and Heritage Affairs, con- like to take part in the Rock Work- Gaub has composed, recorded and pro- Across the pond, we’re made privy tact the Division at 633 Pearl shop, sponsored by the New Jersey duced his own original rock and pop to the American version of a dream in Street, Elizabeth, 07202 or call Workshop for the Arts. songs. His experience spans more than progress. Raised in Brookline, Mass., (908) 558-2550. New Jersey Re- The Rock Workshop will em- 500 live performances playing drums lay Users dial 711 or send e-mail phasize ensemble work, perfor- and guitar, and singing background Last of the Red Hot to [email protected]. mance, musicianship, improvising vocals on over 200 songs. A music and recording. Participants will teacher at the NJWA Music Studio, Mr. Lovers Continues Edwin Romond to Read learn to read, write, play and record Gaub was the instructor for this past WESTFIELD — Neil Simon’s rock ‘n’ roll music in a professional summer’s rock ‘n’ roll Workshop. comedy hit, Last of the Red Hot Lov- Poetry in Fanwood studio environment located in Mr. Gunve holds a Master of Music ers at Westfield Community Players FANWOOD – The Fanwood Arts degree from New York University (WCP) continues Friday and Satur- Council will sponsor a free poetry and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree day evenings at 8 p.m. on October 14, reading featuring award-winning poet from Ramapo College. He is cur- 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 with all reserved Edwin Romond tonight at 8 p.m. in rently working as a sound designer seats at $15. the Patricia Kuran Arts Center on and composer for film, commercials The WCP Theater is at 1000 North Watson Road, next to Fanwood Bor- and multi-media projects. Avenue, West in Westfield and the ough Hall. For more information and a bro- box office can be reached at (908) Edwin Romond is a native of chure on the Rock Workshop, visit the 232-1221. Woodbridge and the author of “Home NJWA office at 150-152 East Broad PUMPKIN OF THE WORLD...On October 7, Tamaques School held its annual In this comedy about love, sex and Fire” and “Macaroons,” was awarded Street in Westfield or call (908) 789- Mum & Pumpkin Sale. Pictured are 4th grade students shopping during recess. the ensuing complications, Neil the first-place prize in this year’s Younger students were treated to a special pumpkin patch, set up in front of the 9696. Additional information on all school. Simon gives us Barney Cashman, who Fanny Wood Poetry Awards for his NJWA programs is available the web yearns for a passionate affair to re- poem, “To My Lifelong Friend Go- at www.njworkshopforthearts.com. lieve the tedium of his humdrum life. ing to Prison.” ‘Four Centuries’ Weekend Using his mother’s empty apartment, Before retiring in 2003, Mr. he embarks on a series of encounters Romond was a public-school edu- Hail A Cab To The with three wildly different women to cator for 32 years, during which Rahway Arts Center Booklets and Maps Available see what he is missing. time he received the Princeton Uni- Starring John Correll of Winfield RAHWAY – The Cab Calloway COUNTY – Booklets and maps The sites in each cluster will relate versity Distinguished Secondary are now available for “Four Centuries life and events during a particular era. as Barney, the women he pursues are School Teaching Award and the New Orchestra, directed by Cab’s grand- Elaine Navazio, a cynical chain son, C. Calloway Brooks, swings into in a Weekend 2005,” the annual heri- By learning the history of the clusters Jersey Governor’s Teacher Recog- ROCK ON…From left to right, E. J. Gaub tage festival that takes visitors on a and looking at them collectively, it is smoker played by Tracey Fama of nition Award. Garrison Keillor on the Union County Arts Center on and Pontus Gunve will conduct three levels Friday October 21 to open the journey through Union County’s his- hoped the Four Centuries visitor will South Bound Brook, Bobbie Michelle National Public Radio read his work of the NJWA Rock Workshop. (played by Debbie Barr of Edison) an UCAC’s 2005 – 2006 season. The tory. understand and appreciate life in recently. This event is scheduled for Satur- Union County today. Because build- uninhibited soul and Jeanette Fisher Mr. Romond’s poetry awards in- evening will feature a meet-and-greet (played by Ellen Dooley of Westfield), Rahway. reception with Mr. Brooks himself day, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 ings have changed to meet develop- clude fellowships from both the New p.m. and Sunday, October 16, from ing needs and styles, some sites ap- a nervous, depressed woman. Jersey and Pennsylvania State Arts The music program, which offers upon conclusion of the evening’s per- WCP now has reserved seating and lessons for beginner, intermediate and formance. noon to 5 p.m. pear in more than one cluster. Councils and from the National En- The free booklet features photo- To obtain a free copy of the booklet requires a theatergoer to make his or dowment for the Arts in Washing- advanced students in a two-hour, Through dance, music, language, her preference known when calling eight-week session, commences on dress, attitude and many other cul- graphs and information about the 23 and map, please contact the Union ton, DC. participating historical sites, their County Division of Cultural and Heri- the box office for seats at (908) 232- An open reading will follow the October 21. Beginners, ages 10 to 13, tural developments, the Swing Era is 1221. Working with Ms. Correll are with little or no experience, will meet recognized as the period in which historic significance and a list of tage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, Eliza- featured poetry reading. Local po- special activities to be held that week- beth N.J. 07202, or call (908) 558- Producer Kay Macrae and Stage ets are welcome to read one of on Fridays at 5 p.m. or Saturdays at 9 America first discovered its own Manager Stephanie Simons-Neal, a.m. The fee for these students is multi-cultural voice on a global scale. end. 2550 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 their poems during the open ses- Five thematic clusters will be pre- p.m. NJ Relay Users are asked to dial with Bob Murray handling lights. sion. $440. Intermediate students, ages 12 Cab Calloway became the cultural to 15, with some experience, will epitome of the American Swing Era. sented to create the context for four 711. Individuals also may e-mail: meet on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25 (meet-and-greet centuries of Union County history. [email protected]. FW Arts Council Announces Tuition for intermediate students tickets are $40) and may be purchased is $480. Those on advanced levels, by calling (732) 499-8226 or online ages 14 and older, will rehearse on by visiting the website at UCC To Hold First Holiday Fanny Wood Poetry Winners Fridays at 7 p.m. for a fee of $520. At www.UCAC.org. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Arts Chorazy of Montclair (“My Father’s Council has announced the winners Garden”); Boutique In Mid-November in the Third Annual Fanny Wood Po- Honorable Mention no. 5: Michael CRANFORD – Union County Col- movie “The Perfect Storm,” the bless- etry Awards. Ten winners were se- Szewczyk of South River (“After lege, Cranford Campus, is offering ing of the Fleet Ceremony, N.J.’s offi- lected from more than 400 entries by Coffee”); its first Holiday Boutique on Friday, cial tall ship, riverboat cruises, boat judges Tom Plante and Alex Pinto. Honorable Mention no. 6: Gerri November 18, from 2 to 8 p.m. Spon- parade and shows and seafood festi- First Place: Edwin Romond of Wind Black of Ocean City (“Elvis Applies sored by the Union County College vals. Gap, PA (“To My Lifelong Friend for Social Security at 67”). Alumni Association, the event will be The author attended Union County Going to Prison”); The first place winner, Edwin held at The Commons (a main area College’s Cranford Campus for a period Second Place: Susan Rothbard of Romond, a native of Woodbridge, and section of the college). Some of of years as a part-time student, where Livingston (“The Dog Speaks with will be the featured reader in the the items to be sold by crafters and she majored in Communications and Compassion”); Carriage House Poetry Reading Se- vendors include: handmade crafts, was recognized by the College’s En- Third Place (tie): Therése Halscheid ries on Thursday, October 13 at 8 accessories, jewelry, beauty products, glish Department with an Award for of Haddonfield (“My Father’s Ce- p.m. in the Kuran Arts Center in antiques, books, candy, music, toys, Excellence in Creative Writing in June real”); Fanwood. Admission is free. Longaberger baskets, Pampered Chef, of 1986, just before she relocated to the Third Place (tie): Anna Evans of All winning poets have been invited Creative Memories, Partylite, South- Jersey Shore. Some of the monies raised Hainesport (“Not by Design”); to read their poems at a reception ern Living and Lillian Vernon. from the event will help to benefit eli- Honorable Mention no. 1: Penny hosted by the Carriage House Series Shore author and columnist Kelley gible students for the Union County Harter of Summit (“Snapshots”); on Thursday, December 1, starting at 8 Anne McGee is scheduled to attend College Alumni Association Scholar- Honorable Mention no. 2: Madeline p.m. in the Kuran Arts Center on and will sell and sign copies of her ship Fund. The event is open to the Tiger of Bloomfield (“The Mocking- Watson Road, off North Martine Av- book “Great Jersey Shore Jaunts.” A general public, all are welcomed with bird in May”); enue, next to Fanwood Borough Hall. visitor’s guide to the Jersey Shore, the free admission and plenty of free park- Honorable Mention no. 3: Gwen T. The public is invited to attend. For book features maritime highlights such ing available both on and nearby off Samuels of Rahway (“Colored Girl more information call Arts Council LOVE FEST...Tracey Fama (left), Ellen Dooley (back center), Debbie Barr as lighthouses, museums, seaports, campus. For additional information such Valentine”); directors at (908) 889-5298 or (908) (right) and John Correll (center) star in Neil Simon’s comedy Last of the Red Hot dockside tours of today’s commercial as directions, contact (908) 709-7505 or Honorable Mention no. 4: John 889-7223. Lovers, presented by the Westfield Community Players. fishing, the celebrity ship from the visit its website at: www.ucc.edu. Page 24 Thursday, October 13, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

SP Author Foster Brings History Get Outta’ The House To Life in “Garfield’s Train” By CAROL F. DAVIS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By MARYLOU MORANO the parkway,” she said. Mrs. Foster There will be a free health seminar Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times owns nearly 1,300 books on United on Saturday, October 15, from 2 to 3 SCOTCH PLASINS — An often- States presidents, many of which are p.m. “What Every Woman Should overlooked piece of New Jersey his- about President Garfield. Know” is an insightful dialogue con- tory is the setting of a recently re- “There were a lot of memorial cerning breast health, presented by leased novel by Scotch Plains author books written after President Garfield Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- TIBETAN FREEDOM...Following his lecture at Rutgers University, the Dalai Feather Schwartz Foster. died,” Mrs. Foster continued, adding ter for Breast Cancer Awareness Lama held a question-and-answer session, addressing issues of global conflict, that she was able to get much of the religion and terrorism. The book, “Garfield’s Train,” is a Month. The seminar will take place fictionalized account of the days fol- background information that she used in the Plainfield Public Library at 8th lowing the July 2, 1881 assassination in “Garfield’s Train” from them. The Street and Park Avenue. Parking is Dalai Lama Brings Message attempt on the life of President James Long Branch Library also generously free, and the facility is handicap ac- Garfield. allowed her to use their archived pic- cessible. Call (908) 757-1111, ext. The two bullets that President tures, slides and newspaper accounts 132 for information. Of Peace To Rutgers Univ. Garfield received at the hand of a of the days President Garfield spent in Long Branch. * * * * * * * By CAROL F. DAVIS armament. The first pertains to free- deranged gunman caused him to lin- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times One of the interesting writing tech- On Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m., ing the entire world of nuclear, bio- niques employed by Mrs. Foster in the public is invited to sit in on a free WESTFIELD — “One’s own prob- logical and all offensive weapons, script-in-hand performance of one of the writing of “Garfield’s Train” is Feather Schwartz Foster lem entirely depends on one’s own something he called for by the end of the use of the first-person narrative. the new plays being generated by the action.” this century. Simultaneously, there From a reader’s perspective, this tech- ties,” a historically correct account of Playwrights Workshop for New Jer- There is an unspoken force so pow- must be internal disarmament, which nique allows for the interplay of the our country’s First Ladies as spoken sey-based authors. Walter and Peg is erful about being in the presence of requires a look into the world of emo- fictional and nonfiction aspects of the in their own words. However, the a comedy about getting older by New- the spiritual leader of Tibet, the 14th tions, emphasizing that this is not a story. author takes “Ladies” only as far as ark resident John Watts. It will take Dalai Lama, one could feel the surge religious matter but a “science of the “The most important decision a Mamie Eisenhower. place in the atrium at Union County of emotion overcome the entire audi- mind.” writer makes is that of deciding which “I like to write history,” she College’s Cranford campus, where ence when he took the stage. His For Naomi Westheim, who lives in person to write a story in,” said Mrs. claimed, and then added that to her, you will have an opportunity to share Holiness, Tenzin Gyatso, addressed a Edison, “The most powerful phrase Foster. “I like to write in first person anything after the Eisenhower ad- your thoughts with the writers and stadium outlined with peace flags and in the Dalai Lama’s address was his because it allows me to show both ministration is “current events.” discuss the plot with the audience filled with silence as he spoke on premise of individual disarmament – attitude as well as fact.” Mrs. Foster will be at The Town members. For information call the “Peace, War, & Reconciliation” on that as that as we free our hearts of Born in Jersey City, Mrs. Foster Book Store in Westfield to sign copies of Theater Project Box Office at (908) Sunday, September 5. The 41,000- violence, peace will see its way clear has been a resident of Scotch Plains “Garfield’s Train” on Saturday, October 659-5189 or visit: seat Rutgers Stadium appeared to be to family community, and beyond in since 1981. Prior to beginning her 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more www.TheTheaterProject.com. nearly filled to capacity. ever-radiating circles.” She believes career as a non-fiction book writer, information about her appearance, con- * * * * * * * First, Dr. Richard McCormick, that although this is not an easy task, she spent 35 years in advertising and tact The Town Book Store at (908) 233 president of Rutgers, the State Uni- it is certainly simple to comprehend. Also, at all three campuses of Union public relations, both with her own 3535. For additional information about County College (Cranford, Elizabeth, versity of New Jersey, presented a Cranford resident Sandy Polsky, business as well as with other firms. the author, or her books, look her up at Doctor of Humane Letters, the high- there with her family, feels that “his Plainfield), on Friday and Saturday, Mrs. Foster is also the author of http://www.authorsden.com/ October 15 and 16, there will be per- est academic honor possible, to the concept of compassion, in itself, “Ladies: A Conjecture in Personali- featherschwartzfoster Dalai Lama, who proclaimed, “It is should lead to dissolution of anger formances of Animal Babble, a bilin- an honor to receive this degree with- and individual disarmament.” gual play for children. Tickets are $3, out having to work hard.” According to His Holiness, recon- but parents come free when chaper- This genteel sense of humor and a ciliation will occur once the concept ger for three months and ultimately Juxtapose Due Sorelle oned by a child. The program is rec- hearty smile prevailed, as he deliv- of peace is developed in the indi- cost him his life. ommended for children ages 4 to 9. ered the 25th Mason Welch Gross vidual. It moves from there to the In the interim between being shot Trunk Sale A Success For reservations call (908) 659-5189 Lecture in two languages. He used family, community, nation and, fi- and his death, Garfield was brought or visit: www.TheTheaterProject.com. the English language to convey most nally, to the world at large. to Long Branch. He died there on By MARYLOU MORANO * * * * * * * September 19, 1881 at a home owned Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of his thoughts, but even when he His Holiness does not have all WESTFIELD – “Elegant” and Appel Farm Arts & Music Center reverted to his native Tibetan or used the answers, and is not hesitant to by a Charles Franklyn, a 20-room in Elmer is presenting a concert per- “cottage” that faced the ocean. “classic” were the two words on ev- Angel Band an interpreter to help him when he admit that. For example, when ery shopper’s lips on Saturday, Octo- formance by , a group wanted to find the perfect words, his asked a question about what he While her book is based on actual whose members include the O’Byrne documented historical facts, Mrs. ber 1 when Gina Spil presented her calm voice and smooth cadence were would do about the Israeli-Pales- line of Due Sorelle jewelry at a Trunk family along with folk-legend David captivating. tinian conflict, he said, “I cannot Foster layers the non-fiction elements Bromberg and his wife, Nancy Jo- of her story against the backdrop of Show, featured by Westfield’s Juxta- While this was not the first time claim to be all-knowing…I don’t pose Gallery. sephson. It will take place on Friday, this writer attended an address by His know. Both sides need patience, the fictitious Dunbar family. Other October 14, at 8 p.m. Admission is well-known characters from history, Ms. Spil’s longer pieces – her 38- Holiness, whether due to a personal and to look at the problem with a inch necklaces studded with semi- $20 but there is a special offer for readiness or to the external climate of wider perspective. They will find a including General Grant, Roscoe Jersey Arts Ticket cardholders. Call Conkling and the Garfield Family, precious stones and glass beads were means “two sisters” in Italian, with the world today, this was the most solution.” a big hit. her sister, Tania. Tania actually started (800) 394-1211 or visit them on the poignant. Perhaps he will help solve the prob- help the story keep its historical prom- web at: www.appelfarm.org for de- ise. “You can wear them long or you the business first, and Ms. Spil joined On the topic of peace, His Holiness lem of the Chinese in Tibet first. can double them up so that they are her in November, 1998. Now all of tails. imparted his wisdom in simple terms: When he fled Tibet, he left his be- It took Mrs. Foster, who is also a songwriter and playwright, about a shorter and wear them double- Due Sorelle’s jewelry line is “Peace means creation. War means longings. His knowledge, however, is stranded,” she explained. handcrafted by one of the company’s destruction.” The concept of peace, always with him. year and a half to write “Garfield’s Westfield Comm. Band Train.” Calling herself an “amateur Ms. Spil also reported that no one three employees, who produce the he taught, “is not just absence of If you missed this spectacular opportu- stone color appeared to dominate the pieces in their homes. Prepares for Season violence – it is any action motivated nity, you can view the address by visiting: presidential historian,” the author was intrigued with the story behind preference of her customers. Most of The association between Due WESTFIELD – The Westfield by compassion.” He extended the http://www.president.rutgers.edu/ Due Sorelle’s one-of-a-kind pieces Sorelle and Juxtapose Gallery began Community Band, under the direc- concept of compassion to all life, not dalailama/video.shtml. Garfield’s death in Long Branch and the fact that she could easily conduct of jewelry sell in the $150 to $400 about five years ago when Gerri tion of Dr. Thomas Connors, is pre- only human, but also to all animals. price range. Gildea, the proprietor of Juxtapose paring for its 2005-2006 season. In keeping with this doctrine of Kids Talk To Animals the research needed to write a book. “Long Branch is just a shot down Ms. Spil runs Due Sorelle, which Gallery, became one of Due Sorelle’s Barry Rosenberg, president, said, compassion, the concession stands In Animal Babble first customers. “After a successful inaugural season sold vegetarian products only, with Since that time, Juxtapose Gal- with Dr. Connors at the baton, we are signs stating that this was out of re- CRANFORD – Animal Babble, lery has displayed Due Sorelle jew- pleased he is joining us to continue a spect to the Dalai Lama. an original children’s theater presen- elry. tradition of bringing great music to He touted his support of groups tation by Rob Sullivan, will play each “This fall’s collection was one of the residents of Westfield.” like Amnesty International, working of Union County College’s three cam- the best ever because of the colors as During the fall and winter season, to abolish the death sentence, and tied puses on Saturday and Sunday, Octo- well as the designs,” said Ms. Gildea. the Westfield Community Band will their work in with the concept of ber 15 and 16. This bilingual (Span- “It was very well-received.” perform during the annual holiday forgiveness. ish - English) program is presented “Gerri really has a nice client base,” tree-lighting ceremony in town, in “War,” he said, “is violence mobi- by The Theater Project, Union County said Ms. Spil, who added that Ms. addition to participating in the lized to a large scale.” In a global College’s Professional Theater Com- Gildea herself has become a good Westfield Recreation Commission’s economy, where everything and ev- pany. client of Due Sorelle over the years. 16th annual holiday concert, along eryone is interconnected, “the de- Directed and written by Rob with the Edison Intermediate School’s struction of your enemy is an out- Sullivan, the cast includes- Anne Visual Arts, Wellness Broadway Singers. dated concept.” He mentioned the Ayres, Tom Dean, Carla Francischetti The Westfield Community Band disparity, in poor countries, between and Lilli Marques. Workshop Presented currently seeks qualified high-school the lack of food and the abundance of Tickets are $3, but parents can come ELIZABETH – Artists and mental students or adult members of the com- weapons. for free when chaperoned by a child. health professionals will present six munity with experience in perform- At the core of his address were the The program is recommended for concurrent workshops on October 21 ing on the trumpet, oboe, bassoon, concepts of external and internal dis- children aged four through nine. demonstrating ways to use visual arts French horn and percussion as well as a wellness tool during an interactive as alternates for other positions within day-long conference for healthcare ad- the band. For further information, ministrators, educators, social service HOLIDAY SPIRIT…Members of the Westfield Community Band’s Holiday contact Dr. Connors at (908) 737- Brass performing at the 2004 Holiday Tree Lighting. and mental health providers and artists. 4327. The event will take place on Fri- For further information on the day, October 21, from 8:30 a.m. to band, contact (908) 789-4080 or go 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, Route to the band’s website at Calderone School of Music One, Elizabeth. Pre-registration is re- westfieldcommunityband.com. quired. Registration up to October 20 is $90 and includes continental break- Hayride, Entertainment Starts Jazz, Rock Bands fast, lunch, snacks and all materials. SPRINGFIELD — The Calderone through current bands. Payment is required with registra- Offered at Trailside School of Music in East Hanover and The Calderone School of Music is tion. The fee for students with current MOUNTAINSIDE –Union County Springfield is accepting private les- a professional music school provid- I.D. is $79. Registration on the day of offers an “Autumn Hayride and En- son and ensemble registrations for ing private instruction on all instru- the conference is $110. tertainment” outdoor social for adults new students. ments and voice for students of all To request a brochure or get more ages 18 and older on Saturday, Octo- Beginner Jazz Band rehearsals are ages and ability levels. The school information, contact the Union ber 22 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the held Thursdays between 8:45 and 9:45 offers Maestro Kindermusik classes County Division of Cultural and Heri- Trailside Nature and Science Center. p.m., Advanced Jazz Band rehearsals for children ages birth to seven, Pro- tage Affairs, at (908) 558-2550. The evening will begin around a are on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 fessional Development Division and warm campfire with hot cocoa and p.m., Jazz Symphony Orchestra College Preparatory Division. FW Arts Council Hosts toasted marshmallows. People can rehearsals are Mondays from 8:30 to In addition to music lessons, stu- ‘We Are Transported’ enjoy the evening sights and sounds around the nature center and board a 9:30 p.m. and Rock Band rehearsals dents have the opportunity to partici- FANWOOD — The Fanwood Arts are on Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. pate in ensembles, auditions, compe- Council will host “We Are Transported,” hay wagon for a ride through the at the East Hanover School. titions, evaluations and annual sched- Watchung Reservation. a preview of the artwork of Plainfield Along the way, visitors can look The Jazz Band and Jazz Symphony uled weekly recitals. painter Maria Mijares on Sunday, Octo- Orchestra have performed locally in For more information, visit the ber 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Kuran Arts for deer, listen for owls calling, visit the past at The Birchwood Manor in school website at Lake Surprise and listen to storyteller/ Center on Watson Road in Fanwood.Ms. folksinger Ken Galipeau. Song books Whippany and Parsippany Hilton www.calderoneschoolofmusc.com. Mijares will unveil four acrylic-on- Hotel. The groups learn improvising For information regarding music les- linen paintings that form the basis of will be provided. and chord voicings on famous tunes sons contact Professor Kathleen the artist’s upcoming public art instal- In the event of inclement weather, of each style. Selections may be from Calderone at (973) 428-0405 at the a rain date is set for Tuesday, October lation in the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail composers such as Miles Davis, John East Hanover school or Professor Transit System’s Bergenline Avenue 25. Please call Trailside on the day of Coltrane and Charlie Parker for jazz Anna Hernandez at (973) 467-4688 the hayride for up-to-date information Station in Union City. about the program. and everything from early rock & roll at the Springfield school. One can see the original paintings be- fore the installation of the monumental Pre-registration is required. The fee for this program is $5 per person for porcelain enamel-on-steel reproductions. Union County residents and $10 per In addition to Ms. Mijares’ visual art, award-winning Union County poets person for out-of-county participants. For additional information about John McDermott and Joe Weil of the autumn hayride or for informa- Cranford, Penny Harter and William Higginson of Summit and Adele Kenny tion on upcoming fall programs or special events at Trailside, call (908) and Tom Plante of Fanwood will present 789-3670, or visit us at the Union readings of related “transportation” poems. Nashville singer/songwriter County website, www.ucnj.org. Mark Johnson will also keep with the See It All On theme with a special guest performance. The public is invited to attend and The Web At celebrate a “moving” afternoon of three art forms. Admission is free. www.goleader.com