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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 9, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 23-2005 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader DISCUSSING PROPERTY TAXES… Reporter Fred Rossi, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education president Linda Nelson, Union County Freeholder Dan Sullivan, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks, Assemblywoman Linda Stender, Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, Former State Senator Bill Schluter and Horace Corbin, the publisher of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, debated Sunday at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building; Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. William Foley listens as former Westfield Mayor Bud Boothe makes a comment; Mr. Corbin, right, addresses panelists Mayor Marks, Assemblywoman Stender, Assemblyman Bramnick and Mr. Schluter. Panel Discusses Merits of Constitutional Westfield Mayor to Resign Convention on Prop. Tax Reform at Forum June 21; Andy Skibitsky By DEBORAH MADISON were directed to the panelists by mod- former Mayor of Westfield Bud projects such as parks and open space. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader erators from the staff of The Leader. Boothe, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Most of the panelists agreed that Expected to Take Position SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch The panelists included: Former State Mahr, editor of The Leader Paul rising property taxes were a serious By MICHAEL POLLACK it (tower), as well as a number of Plains Mayor Martin Marks, who has Senator Bill Schluter, Assembly- Peyton, Senator Schluter and Fred problem and that the current system Specially Written for The Westfield Leader been outspoken on the need for a woman Linda Stender, Assemblyman residents in my area found out about Rossi. of funding local services with prop- WESTFIELD — Mayor Greg it, was a letter to the editor sent to property tax convention, called for a Jon Bramnick, Union County Free- At the top of the discussion, it was erty taxes was not working. McDermott announced that the June forum, last month, to discuss the is- holder Dan Sullivan, Scotch Plains The Westfield Leader a few months noted that New Jersey has the highest Several panelists stated that basing 21 council meeting would indeed be ago. If anything can be done to sue of property tax reform. The Mayor Martin Marks, Scotch Plains- property tax in the nation; in the last taxes on property values was unfair his last as mayor of Westfield. Be- Westfield Leader agreed to host the Fanwood Board of Education Presi- prevent the construction of the tower, 10 years, New Jersey property taxes and antiquated. How this problem fore Tuesday’s council meeting, the I want the town to know that there is event and invited representatives from dent Linda Nelson, Leader reporter have doubled, rising 7 percent a year; should be fixed was the chief focus of mayor discussed his decision briefly all levels of government for a discus- Fred Rossi and publisher of The great opposition from taxpayers and the state’s property tax has quadrupled the discussion with many options and with council members. residents who live in the vicinity of sion concerning property tax reform Westfield Leader Horace Corbin on in the last 20 years; and in the last four different opinions voiced by the par- The mayor spoke to Town At- and the merits of holding a Constitu- the first panel. the proposed tower.” years, the state has raised property ticipants. They also agreed that the torney Robert Cockren about the In other business, the council tional Convention. The second panel included: Union tax faster than any other state. issue of spending must be addressed. formalities of how the new mayor The format of the forum was a County Finance Director Larry awarded a contract for the purchase Property taxes in New Jersey are The current legislation before the State will be selected. Then, during the of electronic parking meters. The panel discussion, held at the Scotch Caroselli, New Providence Mayor and composed of funding for public Senate addresses the revenue side public meeting, Town Clerk Plains Municipal Building on Sun- Chairman of the League of Munici- contract amounts to $35,400 for the schools, municipal services, county only and the Senate is not authorized Claire Gray read Mayor implementation of 300 new meters. day, June 5. The participants were palities, Al Morgan, Westfield Super- government, authorities, such as the to discuss spending, which many law- McDermott’s resignation letter, divided into two panels and questions intendent of Schools William Foley, Town Administrator Jim sewer tax, debt service and bonds for makers feel is not workable. which reiterated what he said to Gildea said at the May 31 Coun- “Property tax is the most unfair tax his council minutes before. cil Conference Meeting that new on the books,” Mayor Marks said. “It “I regret to inform you that I digital meters will contain smart BOE Honors Teachers of Year; does not take into account the must hand in my resignation as card technology. “New meters taxpayer’s ability to pay.” mayor of the Town of Westfield would work with the pay sta- Mr. Corbin questioned why, “with effective immediately,” read Ms. tions and allow a 10-15 minute District Website to be Upgraded the state being $4 billion in debt in this Gray in the letter that was ad- window if someone wanted to year’s budget and $25 billion in debt dressed to her. just grab a coffee, there is no By ED COONEY diate School (EIS) is Kathleen Zippler, supervisor of instructional technology. just to cover the pension’s funds, that “My family and I have pur- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader payment,” Mr. Gildea said. Lot who has been teaching Spanish at EIS The new website has seen a num- all the actions considered by the legis- chased a home in another county three, located at the South Side WESTFIELD – The Board of Edu- since 1984. When briefly addressing ber of improvements since it was last lators have to deal with how to collect and will be moving from cation (BOE) honored five outstand- train station, will have two pay the board, Ms. Zippler lauded the qual- shown to the board. taxes and not control expenses. Now, Westfield. It has been a pleasure stations. Mr. Gildea also said ing district teachers at its meeting on ity of the staff at EIS, calling it “This website is a long time in Linda (Stender) and Jon (Bramnick) working with you and the rest of Tuesday. that Director of Parking Services “unbelieveable.” She went on to say coming,” said Board member Rich- – I’d like to hear, you’re on the Assem- the staff in town hall. I wish you John Morgan is working on a Each of the teachers was presented that the school’s World Languages ard Solomon. bly down there. I haven’t seen a bill all the very best in the future.” with a resolution praising his or her reconfiguration plan for lot three department is “brimful of talent.” According to Ms. Mammen’s re- passed yet.” Mr. Cockren explained before on South Avenue that will in- dedication and “continued pursuit of The remaining three teachers hon- port, the site will operate on three Assemblywoman Stender broke the meeting that once the letter of personal growth.” The resolutions clude an upgrade, striping, pave- ored on Tuesday practice their craft at levels; as a site for the district, a site into the discussion by replying, “We resignation is handed in, the local ment, and landscaping. were presented by BOE President Westfield High School (WHS). The for each individual school and a site have passed a bill considering a Con- Republican Committee would Anne Riegel, who said, “good teach- Also under the public safety three WHS teachers honored were for each individual teacher. The stitutional Convention and we are talk- hold a meeting where it would portion of the meeting, Council- ers are critical” to our district. Martha Bailey, a chemistry teacher website is intended for use as both a ing about spending, because we’re supply the council with three in- Elizabeth Scheurer, a mathematics man Mark Ciarrocca, Chairman, who has been with the district for way of communicating with parents talking about how we spend the money dividuals’ names. The council Chairman of the Public Safety, teacher at Roosevelt Intermediate nine years; Martin Maruschak, a and an instructional tool for students. raised to provide services.” would then select the successor. School (RIS) since 1998, was presented Transportation and Parking Com- mathematics teacher who has worked The district portion of the site will The antiquated system of basing a Councilman Skibitsky is expected mittee, spoke of his committee’s with that school’s Intermediate School at WHS for eight years, and Marc contain a district profile, and a link to tax on property values dates back to to be chosen to serve out the re- Teacher of the Year Award. In addition work concerning traffic safety at Silbergeld, who has been an English the district report card issued by the medieval times, added former Mayor maining months of Mayor Wilson School. to teaching, Ms. Scheurer also advises teacher at WHS for nine years. state every year, in addition to any Boothe. Other states have instituted McDermott’s term. the Student Council at RIS. The plan, Councilman Ciarrocca Following the awards ceremony and emergency updates on delayed open- other taxes to fund schools. One of Mayor McDermott told the coun- explained, is to “work on a test “I am very fortunate to have found a a brief reception, the BOE heard an ings or school closings due to inclem- the options discussed was raising the cil, “I will be running the next two career that suits me so well,” she said. program with the police department update on the district’s new website ent weather. income tax in order to fund public meetings and on June 21, we’ll vote and the traffic safety bureau to redi- Her counterpart at Edison Interme- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 from Barbara Mammen, the district’s for a new mayor. I want to make sure rect traffic during school hours.” with everyone’s schedules that we Third Ward Councilman Police Arrest Man have the whole council present.” Ciarrocca relayed that Police Chief Planning Bd. OKs Subdivision As During the public portion of the Bernard Tracy believes the program After Pursuit Ends meeting, Joseph Aronds of is a success and will be brought to Drummond Road addressed the the council for permanent imple- In Front of DPW Owner Claims Financial Burden council concerning the proposition mentation. to install an AT&T tower to build an Mayor McDermott agreed say- By MICHAEL POLLACK By KIMBERLY BROADWELL stated that she bought her house one Sanzalone stated that they simply 85-foot cell phone tower at the Specially written for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader year ago after living at 750 First Street could not afford to do all of the reno- ing, “It seems to be working very WESTFIELD – A 28-year-old WESTFIELD — The town plan- Wychwood Gardens complex. well.” Councilwoman Jo Ann for six years. She reported that the vations. She further testified that was “I have sent a letter to the Board of Elizabeth man was arrested by po- ning board approved an application property at 572 First Street was listed the time when she and her husband Neylan complimented her fellow lice last Friday afternoon after re- Monday night by Richard and Lisa Adjustment, mayor, and council to council member for his work at at $529,000 and that she entered and thought to subdivide the property, say that this tower is of great con- portedly crashing a stolen SUV Sanzalone for a minor subdivision at won a bidding war that ended with sell the existing house on the first lot Wilson School. into a police cruiser following a 572 First Street by a vote of 7-2. cern to my area,” Mr. Aronds said. “I just wanted to say thank you, as her paying $575,000 for the home. and build themselves a new house on “From a legal, aesthetic and quality police pursuit, Westfield Police The property owners, who have She said that she and her husband had the second. a parent, for the increased police Sergeant Scott Rodger told The lived at the address for one year, plan of life perspective, I have reserva- presence at Wilson School. Thank planned to renovate it. She stated that their new home was tions. It seems that this issue has Westfield Leader. to remove an existing detached ga- After learning how much money drawn to be a three-bedroom, two- you for being so responsive.” Westfield police charged Carlos rage and create two new single-fam- slipped under the radar screen and During the May 31 Council Con- was involved in putting in a new sewer and-a-half-bath gable design home we were simply not told about this L. Colon with aggravated assault ily building lots. line, water line, pipes and cutting with a covered front porch. ference meeting, Councilman 85-foot tower. The way I found about CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and possession of a weapon stem- In her testimony, Mrs. Sanzalone through terracotta walls, Mrs. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ming from using the stolen vehicle to strike a police officer. In addi- tion, police said Mr. Colon was Doug Forrester Defeats Bret Schundler charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended license. Westfield Police said the vehicle pursuit began in Garwood and that By 13,000; Faces Corzine in Gov. Race a police officer followed the ve- By PAUL J. PEYTON race, held a commanding 105,067 to Councilman Robert Schroeder, hicle west on South Avenue into Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 92,156 or 5 percent lead over Mr. 16,480 (6 percent), Bergen County Westfield. Colon reportedly fled in AREA – Doug Forrester won the Schundler. Assemblyman Paul Di Gaetano a stolen green Chevrolet Blazer Republican nomination for Governor Mr. Forrester will face U.S. Sena- (Nutley, R-36), 16,388 (6 percent), and was arrested at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday over Bret Schundler and five tor Jon Corzine in November. With and former Bergen County Freeholder Sergeant Rodger said the other candidates. Mr. Schundler, the 88 percent of the total vote and Todd Caliguire of Ridgewood, 7,366 Garwood Police Department noti- former Jersey City mayor and 193,208 tallies, Senator Corzine eas- (2 percent). fied the Westfield Police Depart- Westfield High School football star, ily defeated two token challengers, Escalating property taxes and cor- ment of the pursuit and, subse- fell short by 13,000 votes. He was James Kelly, Jr. of Chester, 18,499 ruption are the two issues that domi- quently, a Westfield officer was also defeated by Jim McGreevey in and 9 percent of the vote, and Francis nated this year’s GOP campaign. dispatched on North Avenue head- the 2001 Gubernatorial race. Tenaglio of Haddon Township, 8,268 Mr. Forrester has proposed an ing towards downtown Westfield. According to www.wnbc.com, with votes and 4 percent of the total vote elected independent auditor general Garwood Police Captain Will- 98 percent of the vote counted, Mr. cast. to eliminate wasteful state spending. iam Legg said the Chevrolet Blazer Forrester, who lost to Frank Finishing out the field were Morris He has also vowed to end no-bid state CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Lautenberg in the 2002 U.S. Senate County Freeholder John Murphy of contracts as well as the pay-to-play PAGE INDEX Morristown, 33,382 (11 percent), system in which lucrative state con- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 19 Real Estate .... 12-17 Bogota (Bergen County) Mayor Steve tracts are awarded in exchange for Photo courtesy of the Westfield Police Department Lonegan, 24,007 (8 percent), Wash- political donations. RESCUED…A 20-pound snapping turtle fell into one of the window wells at the Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8,9,16 Classifieds...... 18 Westfield Police Station after leaving Mindowaskin Park pond. He was knocking Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 21-22 ington Township (Bergen County) CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 on Captain John Parizeau’s window at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Page 10 Thursday, June 9, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication BOE Honors Teachers of Year; Constitutional Convention District Website to be Upgraded Merits Discussed at Forum CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The site will also contain contact learn back to their peers. These 30 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 information for the administrative sec- teachers will have web pages starting schools. form. I hope that the next governor tion of the department and informa- in the fall. A key issue debated by the panel- has more spine,” Mayor Marks added. tion pertaining to the BOE, including Ms. Mammen was followed by Hal ists was whether to solve the problem Other options discussed included agendas for upcoming meetings and Johnson, Westfield’s chief technol- by a special session of the legislature shared services, regionalization of minutes from previous meetings. ogy officer. Mr. Johnson told the board or by a Constitutional Convention. A school districts and the duplication of Each school will also have its own a proposal for laying a network of Constitutional Convention would re- services and waste by local, county website. A school can post dates and fiber-optic cable between the district’s quire voter approval to implement and state governments. times for events on its page, and each buildings is “in place.” and voter approval of any change in “There is a tremendous amount of school’s page will contain links to the The proposal will be further dis- the Constitution regarding the way in redundancy in government and school’s departments. While each cussed with Superintendent of which local services, such as schools, schools,” Mayor Mahr said, “but then school’s web page will be subject to its Schools Dr. William Foley and BOE are funded. A special session of the everyone wants home rule.” She own unique design, a number of links Secretary Robert Berman before any legislature would not require voter added, “We need to have intolerance approval to implement. However, for those legislators who don’t vote.” on the left side of the page will remain action is taken. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader standard throughout each school. Mr. Johnson went on to detail a mul- PANEL DISCUSSION…Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, right, makes a point while many of the panelists agreed that the Mr. Boothe said that he is appalled Finally, each teacher will eventu- titude of projects being completed this Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks checks his notes and Assemblywoman Linda legislature has had ample opportuni- by how the gubernatorial candidates ally have his or her own web page. summer, including the re-tasking of some Stender looks on. ties to discuss and vote on this issue, have dropped the ball in not explain- This process should be complete by computers from the administrative net- but has failed to do so. ing where the money is going to come June of 2006, with 30 district teach- work as computers for the district’s vari- “Bills have been introduced to the from after they cut property taxes. ers attending workshops on web de- ous libraries. In addition, a new proxy legislature on property tax many Mayor Morgan decried the legisla- sign this summer in hopes that they server used to monitor student online times,” Senator Schluter said, “and tors who pass mandates with no un- will then be able to bring what they activity will be installed at WHS. they were dead on arrival or voted derstanding or concern for how it down. The legislature has said they affects local spending. can’t address this issue, which is why Mayor Marks proposed a challenge Gillyard and Manetti Win a Constitutional Convention is to his fellow lawmakers and asked needed.” Assemblywoman Stender and Assem- Senator Schluter was one of the blyman Bramnick to craft a biparti- SNAC Logo Competition leading proponents and crafters of a san bill with him. WESTFIELD — Westfield High All of the runners up will receive a bill to convene a Constitutional Con- When asked what he thought of the School (WHS) junior Samantha Manetti gift certificate for Planet Smoothie. vention, introduced to the legislature panel discussion, Senator Schluter and Edison Intermediate School eighth SNAC was formed after a showing of in 2000. told The Leader and The Times that it grader Dominique Gillyard are the the movie, Super Size Me at the Rialto Assemblywoman Stender said was a good discussion, but that his- grand prize winners of the SNAC Theatre in December of 2004. that, although she supports either tory has told us that a special session (School Nutritional Awareness Coun- Approximately 100 concerned parents, solution, a Constitutional Conven- of the legislature will not work. cil) logo contest held in April. local merchants, students, teach- “We were overwhelmed with ers, principals, nurses, physicians tion would never work because the “It’s a waste of time; it’s a stall,” he the response,” said SNAC Co- and dieticians joined together to people would not vote for any plan said. Chairperson Lisa Bleich. “We had create this grassroots council. that imposed the Robin Hood Assemblywoman Stender said over 100 entries from the high SNAC’s mission is to foster a method of tax distribution to fund that the legislature has discussed school and two middle schools. positive nutritional environment David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader public schools. A Constitutional this issue and that she’s heard all of AN INTERESTED AUDIENCE…Members of the community came to hear the Convention, she explained would the ideas expressed on the panel Each of the entries was wonderful in the Westfield Public Schools, panelists speak at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building on Sunday afternoon. — we had a hard time narrowing empowering students and fami- redistribute taxes, such as an in- before. down the finalists.” lies to make healthy food choices. come tax, more equitably, taking “The legislature has debated this The initial 100 entries were Dominique Gillyard SNAC will provide tips on money from affluent towns and re- before. I don’t see this as adding whittled down to 20 finalists. healthy eating choices, with Local Police Arrest Man After distributing it to other districts. anything new, but I am willing to The students and staff at the illustrations provided by Taxpayers in more affluent mu- work with my colleagues on a reso- middle and high schools voted Samantha and Dominique. nicipalities would never approve lution,” she said. on their favorites during lunch “What we really want to do is Pursuit Ends In Front of DPW such a plan, she said. For this rea- Scotch Plains resident Bruce period. to educate students as to how to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 son, she believes a special session Yaker, who was in the audience The SNAC logo will be based make good nutritional choices, would be the only way a new sys- along with approximately 30 other on Samantha’s entry and the and make sure healthy options was reported stolen out of Caldwell around the traffic and then hit a light tem would get approved. citizens said, “A plan is a plan; “SNAC Heroes” designed by are available in the school envi- earlier that morning. At 4:27 p.m., post trying to get around the car he Mayor Marks said that the most some are pragmatic and some are Dominique will be used to com- ronment,” stated Sara two Garwood police cars were dis- just hit,” Sergeant Rodger told The Samantha Manetti compelling reason to hold a Con- idealistic, but what really matters municate fun, quick nutritional McKeown, SNAC Co-Chair- patched to pursue the stolen vehicle Leader. stitutional Convention was because is the character of the man behind tips to Westfield students. Both person. down South Avenue. Westfield dis- Mr. Colon then reportedly put the winners will receive dinner for two at SNAC is under the auspices of the the legislature has historically the plan.” patched one cruiser. Captain Legg vehicle in reverse and accelerated, proven that they are not willing to He said that the real difference the Northside Trattoria. Westfield Parent-Teacher Council. confirmed that the arrest was made but the vehicle was inoperable, said The five runners up included Alexa “Westfield is a leader in this state- take up this issue and resolve it. would come depending on who is without incident, but that the man Sergeant Rodger. Assemblyman Bramnick said that elected the next governor. Gloria Zepka, a seventh grader at Roosevelt wide nutritional awareness effort,” would not exit the vehicle at the offic- Sergeant Rodger said Mr. Colon Intermediate School (RIS), Lauren stated Ms. McKeown. “The New Jer- the state legislature has never dis- Yaker, his wife, said that the dis- ers’ insistence. would not turn off the engine and exit cussed the property tax issue. In cussion was helpful in getting all of Sullivan, an eighth grader at RIS, Liz sey State Senate panel recently approved Sergeant Rodger said the officer’s the vehicle, forcing officers to break LiSooey, an eighth grader at RIS, Gab a package of measures to prohibit pub- fact, he added, the legislature passed the different ideas on the table to intentions were to turn down on a side into the Blazer and shut it off. a bill saying that they did not have educate the public about the op- Cerami, a seventh grader at RIS, and lic elementary and middle schools from street, possibly Tuttle Parkway or by the Mr. Colon is reportedly being held Kathleen Solan, an 11th grader at WHS. selling soda and junk food,” she added. the political will to discuss the is- tions. Monument to Veterans of World War 1. on $65,000 bail at the Union County sue. The discussion was filmed and will Unbeknownst to the officer, Ser- jail in Elizabeth. Captain Legg said “Politicians are afraid of the me- be aired by Channels 34 and 35 and Roosevelt, Edison Math Pupils geant Rodger said, Colon turned down Garwood bail was listed at $50,000 dia,” Assemblyman Bramnick distributed to other local TV stations a side street and struck Patrolman and Westfield added another $15,000. added. “The media, as the fourth and is available for viewing on the Greg Kasko’s car from behind in front Captain Legg said Garwood police arm of the government, needs to Leader/Times Internet site at Take Regional Championships of 959 North Avenue near the charged Mr. Colon with possession say to the legislature, you have to www.goleader.com. For more infor- Westfield Department of Public of a stolen vehicle, eluding police, vote this up or down. That’s their mation, the email address is WESTFIELD — Roosevelt (RIS) the league. Works building. possession of drug paraphernalia and job.” [email protected]. and Edison Intermediate Schools (EIS) Individual students also placed high Sergeant Rodger explained, “This resisting arrest. In addition, the cap- Scotch Plains - Fanwood Board in Westfield were named regional cham- in the competition. Michael Zhu of RIS was not our intent to box him in.” tain said Garwood police charged him of Education President Linda pions by the New Jersey Mathematics was ranked fourth in the state and first “The man drove on a lawn to get with 11 motor vehicle violations. Nelson thanked the other panelists League. in the region. EIS eighth grader David Primary The league recently announced that Chen and RIS eighth grader Ed Purcell for not blaming the school boards RIS’s seventh and eighth grade teams tied for second in the region. for the escalating costs of property were both ranked first in Union County. RIS eighth grader Philip Queller was Minor Subdivision Approved As taxes. She suggested that if the state Election Edison’s seventh grade team received named fourth in the region. RIS sev- would pick up the tab for special second place in the county. enth grader Yixiao Wang scored first in Owner Claims Financial Burden education and other mandates, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Based on the New Jersey Mathemat- the region and 21st in the state. EIS property taxes could be reduced Senator Corzine has also prom- ics League scores from the top 25 seventh grader Zach Helfand scored CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 significantly. ised also to reduce property taxes schools, RIS’s eighth grade team ranked second in the region, with Michael After hearing Mrs. Sanzalone’s testi- it down. Westfield Superintendent of and supports an elected stare comp- 15th in the state out of 222 competing Eilbacher and Dalton Mack tying for mony, Board Chairman Jay Boyle asked Neighbor Terry Livesui said that he Schools Foley stated that alternate troller. schools. RIS’s seventh graders placed fourth in the region. if she and her husband had a home was concerned about subdividing the methods of funding in other states In the race for the State House, 19th and EIS’s seventh grade team placed inspection before buying the home a largest property in the neighborhood have devastated their public incumbents District 22 State As- 24th out of 226 participating schools. Become a Subscriber! year ago and if any of the problems she to make another lot. He felt it was a schools, such as Proposition 13 in semblywoman Linda Stender of The schools participated in the an- Call (908) 232-4407 had previously mentioned came up bad precedent to set and was con- California, which reduced property Fanwood, 6,174 (36 percent), and nual competition on February 15, with during the inspector’s report. cerned that other homeowners with taxes in the early 1970s. Assemblyman Jerry Green of the contest results recently released by Mrs. Sanzalone then testified that even smaller lots would want to try to “A Constitutional Convention will Plainfield, 6,190 (37 percent), some of them were mentioned, but subdivide, too. only make matters worse,” Dr. Foley turned back a challenge by that she had no idea that the prices to During the voting process, Mr. said. Plainfield residents Barbara Todd fix or update would be so high noting, Boyle said that he felt it was impor- “It is folly to think the legislature is Kerr, 2,048 (12 percent), and “We didn’t fully appreciate how much tant to focus on the application before going to debate this,” Mayor Marks Charles Booker, 2,321 (14 percent), they would be.” She stated that a the board and noted that all neighbor- opined. “If you don’t support a con- according to www.wnbc.com. contractor had given her a quote of hoods are different. He stated that he vention, you are supporting the status Ms. Kerr and Mr. Booker ran on $56,000 just to open up walls because felt the house that will be built on the quo. History backs me up on this.” the line with Plainfield Mayor they were terracotta. new lot “will conform to the neigh- “They (legislature) won’t vote for Albert McWilliams, who was In her testimony, she noted that so borhood.” it,” Senator Schluter responded. bounced earlier this year by the far they put in a new water line to the The board approved the applica- “That’s not a reality in Trenton.” Union County Democratic Com- street, replaced a sink, bathtub and a tion with conditions from the Site Because a Constitutional Conven- mittee. Mayor McWilliams was bathroom floor and did some painting. Plan Review Committee, the Archi- tion has to be approved by the public, defeated by Plainfield Board of Neighbor Mike Bobertz testified tectural Review Board and from Blais the delegates will have to come up Education President Sharon stating, “While I understand the fi- Branchau, the professional planner with a plan that is palatable to the Robinson, 2,657 to 2,352. Tallies nancial burden of a house that age, I for the town. public, he said. were with 100 of the precincts re- would have thought that would have Planning board members William “However, if the Abbot Districts porting. been thought of when entering a bid- Ziff and Mr. Foerst voted against the are put on the agenda, it’s too divi- Assemblywoman Stender and As- ding war to buy the house.” application. sive,” said Senator Schluter. “And semblyman Green will now take on He further stated that he didn’t think Before the conclusion of the meet- will a plan by a Constitutional Con- Republicans Nancy Malool, a “shoe-horning” another house on the ing, board members heard testimony vention say that school districts Scotch Plains Councilwoman, and street would enhance the neighborhood. from Adam Sapp, a professional engi- should be regionalized? No, they Elyse Bochicchio Medved of Another neighbor, Mike Connelly, neer licensed in Pennsylvania, from will have to mandate it.” Rahway, a former Rahway City testified in support of the application. Storm Water Management Inc. Mr. Mayor Marks suggested that be- Councilwoman. He said that he lived 200 feet away Sapp was a witness for Carl and Olga cause the legislature is politically The 22nd district includes Scotch and that he did receive notice of the Teschke of 1532 and 1538 Rahway motivated, the issue would be too Plains, Fanwood, Clark Winfield Sanzalone’s application. He noted that Avenue, who are seeking a major sub- partisan. A Constitutional Conven- and Plainfield in Union County and although his neighbors might have division approval with no variances. tion, on the other hand, would be several Middlesex County towns. made a bad financial decision, he felt The applicants are looking to cre- convened by 80 delegates, elected According to the Union County the plans were good because it pre- ate three lots from two existing lots. by the people having no political Clerk’s Office, incumbent Demo- served the existing house. They also want to demolish two ex- affiliations, in addition to 40 del- cratic Freeholders Angel Estrada Planning board member and town isting houses and build three single- egates selected by the legislature. of Elizabeth, 12,643; Nancy Ward councilman, James Foerst, asked Mr. family homes. Mayor Marks said that the bill cur- of Linden, 12,730, and Board Chair- Connelly if he would change his sup- Mr. Sapp gave a presentation re- rently on the floor of the Senate was man Rick Proctor of Rahway, port for the project if he knew that garding a storm water filter that he dead because acting Governor and 12,119, turned back a challenge once the existing house goes on the says must be addressed in future tes- Senate President Richard Codey did from George O’Grady, 2,371, and market, the planning board has no timony because of the new storm not post the bill. Marlene Abitano, 2,202, of Eliza- authority to preserve that house if a water regulations from the New Jer- “His legacy will be that he was the beth, and Becky McHugh of Lin- developer buys it and wants to knock sey Department of Environmental biggest roadblock to property tax re- den, 2,245, and Robert Bender, Protection (NJDEP). 2,275, and Rebecca Williams, Court Trinity Awards He stated that the NJDEP has made College Acceptances 2,435, both of Plainfield who ran these new regulations because New with Mayor McWilliams. Grant to Alexander Jersey is the most densely populated Noted at Mo-Beard Republican freeholder candi- WESTFIELD – Court Trinity of state. It was noted that testimony re- MORRISTOWN – Morristown- dates, Fanwood Councilman Stuart the Catholic Daughters of America, garding the application would con- Beard School’s college counselors Kline, 5,823; Garwood resident which awarded an annual scholar- tinue at the Thursday, July 7 meeting, have reported that the school’s 76 Patricia Quattrocchi, 5,992, and Al ship to a student at Holy Trinity which is set to begin at 8 p.m. graduates from the Class of 2005 will Dill of Summit, 6,540, defeated Interparochial School, has given this attend 46 different colleges and uni- Pete Peterson of Summit, 3,735, year’s grant to Kinya Shelby versities around the country. and Jeff Katz of Springfield, 3,435. Alexander of Plainfield. Westfield residents Christopher Mr. Peterson and Mr. Katz ran on a Anna Checchio, Regent of Court McDermott Adams will attend Elon University, line with Mr. Schundler. All free- Trinity, made the announcement. Mrs. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mark Molowa will study at Dickinson holder tallies were with 99.55 per- Checchio presented the scholarship Ciarrocca said that the traffic safety College, and Roshan Nozari will at- cent of the vote counted. during Holy Trinity’s graduation cer- committee will investigate similar safety tend Mount Holyoke College. emonies on June 10. methods at Franklin and McKinley Christopher Meehan of Scotch Erratum Kinya is the daughter of Mr. and schools. Also, the committee will be Plains will study at Wagner Col- A front page Westfield High School Mrs. Wilcox Alexander. She will at- handling a review of the town’s cross- lege. Prom photograph in last week’s Westfield tend Mother Seton Regional High ing guards and reexamining walking Sarah Rosenberg of Berkeley Leader was credited to Cassie Lo, but it School in Clark. routes throughout Westfield. Heights will attend Lafayette College. was actually taken by Greg Ryan. THE

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David B. Corbin for The Times DISCUSSING PROPERTY TAXES… Reporter Fred Rossi, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education President Linda Nelson, Union County Freeholder Dan Sullivan, Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks, Assemblywoman Linda Stender, Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, Former State Senator Bill Schluter and Horace Corbin, publisher of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, debated Sunday at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building; former Westfield Mayor Bud Boothe and Senator Schluter listen as Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr makes a point; panelists Mayor Marks, Assemblywoman Stender, Assemblyman Bramnick and Mr. Schluter. Panel Discusses Merits of Constitutional Gas Station Expansion Convention on Prop. Tax Reform at Forum Draws Some Opposition By DEBORAH MADISON ernment for a discussion about prop- By FRED ROSSI making the area an eyesore. Assemblywoman Linda Stender, As- Chairman of the League of Munici- Specially Written for The Times Specially Written for The Times erty tax reform and the merits of semblyman Jon Bramnick, Union palities, Al Morgan, Westfield Super- Because the hearing ran late into SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch holding a Constitutional Convention. County Freeholder Dan Sullivan, intendent of Schools William Foley, SCOTCH PLAINS — An appli- the evening, the board decided to con- Plains Mayor Martin Marks, who has The format of the forum was a Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks, former Mayor of Westfield Bud cation before the Scotch Plains Zon- tinue the hearing at a special meeting been outspoken on the need for a panel discussion, held at the Scotch Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Boothe, Fanwood Mayor Colleen ing Board of Adjustment for expan- on Wednesday, June 15. Originally, property tax convention, called for a Plains Municipal Building on Sun- Education President Linda Nelson, Mahr, Times editor Paul Peyton, Sena- sion of a gasoline station drew pro- that date was set for the continuation forum, last month, to discuss the is- day, June 5. The participants were Times reporter Fred Rossi and tor Schluter and Mr. Rossi. tests from neighborhood residents of the hearing on the application by a sue of property tax reform. The divided into two panels and questions publisherHorace Corbin on the first At the top of the first panel discus- last Thursday night. developer to build a home on the Westfield Leader and Scotch Plains- were directed to the panelists by mod- panel. sion, it was noted that New Jersey has Cumberland Farms, the owner of Cooper Road island, but with an attor- Fanwood Times newspapers agreed erators from the staff of The Leader The second panel included: Union the highest property tax in the nation; the Gulf gasoline station between ney representing residents from that to facilitate the event and invited rep- and The Times. The panelists included: County Finance Director Larry in the last 10 years, New Jersey prop- Route 22 and Mountain Avenue, neighborhood unable to attend next resentatives from all levels of gov- Former State Senator Bill Schluter, Caroselli, New Providence Mayor and erty taxes have doubled, rising 7 per- wants to expand the facilities by add- week’s meeting, the zoning board will cent a year; the state’s property tax ing four additional gas pumps to the put off the Cooper Road application. has quadrupled in the last 20 years; existing two pumps, covering the Board Chairman Jim Fawcett said and in the last four years, the state has pumping area with a canopy and he does not know when the Cooper ‘Save the Cooper Road Island’ raised property tax faster than any replacing three underground gas stor- Road application will resume, since other state. age tanks with three new ones that he had promised earlier this spring Property taxes in New Jersey are will provide expanded capacity and not to have hearings during the sum- Committee Holds Second Rally composed of funding for public lessen the frequency of deliveries. mer months. schools, municipal services, county Site plans shown to the board In other business, the board approved By DON WILLIAMS Lustbader of West Orange, wants to per Road for road expansion meant that showed that delivery trucks enter- an application by the Scotch Plains- Specially Written for The Times government, authorities, such as the develop property on the island cur- the property was smaller than origi- sewer tax, debt service and bonds for ing the property from Route 22 Fanwood Youth Baseball Association SCOTCH PLAINS – A group of rently owned by AT&T. Mr. Lustbader nally anticipated, not up to the 40,000 projects such as parks and open space. would be able to exit the site and re- to build a second-story addition to the local residents gathered at the Cooper first appeared before the board on square foot lot size mandated by the Most of the panelists agreed that enter the highway by looping sharply concession booth at its Booth Field Road island Saturday morning to rally November 4, but residents opposing residential zoning of the neighborhood. rising property taxes were a serious around or through the new pumps, facility on Valley Avenue. support against a bid to build a house the variance influenced the board to Another change that developed was the problem and that the current system but board members and some Moun- Association President Joseph on the wooded half of the island. delay a decision. moving of the proposed driveway from of funding local services with prop- tain Avenue residents were skepti- Sebalao told the board the addi- The rally, sponsored by the grass In January, expert witnesses hired the western end of the island to a point erty taxes was not working. cal that such a maneuver could be tional floor space, measuring about roots “Save The Cooper Road island” by Mr. Lustbader, including an attor- opposite Wellington Downs on the east- Several panelists stated that basing easily accomplished. 27 feet by 20 feet, would be used to committee, is the second the group ney, an engineer and a traffic consult- bound side of Cooper Road. taxes on property values was unfair Residents expressed concern that house equipment that is presently has held on the island since the vari- ant, supported the application, but the “I think it’s going to be unsafe to and antiquated. How this problem trucks, unable to directly re-enter stored in two temporary storage con- ance was first presented to the omission of a rights-of-way zone have a driveway there,” said Eric should be fixed was the chief focus of Route 22, would instead drive onto tainers adjacent to the field. township’s zoning board of adjust- Mountain Avenue and then access along the westbound portion of Coo- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the discussion with many options and The board also approved a side yard ment last November. different opinions voiced by the westbound Route 22. There was also setback variance application by Joel Committee Chairman participants. They also agreed that some concern about whether there and Lela Redmount for a garage addi- Don Cardiff of Wellington the issue of spending must be ad- will be adequate parking on the prop- tion to their home at 3 Kevin Road, a Downs organized the event dressed. The current legislation be- erty for cars awaiting servicing; the side yard setback variance application in hopes of bringing more fore the State Senate addresses the site plans submitted called for about by Ronald and Dorothy Lusk for an supporters out against the revenue side only and the Senate is 12 spaces but some residents claimed addition to their home at 1700 Mohawk development. The hearing not authorized to discuss spending, that there are often far more cars Lane and a setback variance applica- for the application was to which many lawmakers feel is not parked on the site, including used tion by Stephen Sheppard for an addi- have continued at the cars that are advertised for sale, tion to his home at 1720 Raritan Road. board’s meeting on June 15 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 where the fate of the island was to have been deter- mined. Board Chairman Jim DCA Representative Explains TDR Fawcett said last Thursday that the Cooper Road appli- cation would be resched- Program to Borough Homeowners uled, although a date has By DEBORAH MADISON ing information about the proposed an area in need of redevelopment. not been selected. Specially Written for The Times “We want people to know TDR to the public. In a customary TDR, the purpose of that their voices do make a FANWOOD – Borough Mayor This is the third public presenta- the deed restrictions in the sending difference,” Mr. Cardiff told Colleen Mahr said at an information tion given by the Smart Growth con- zone is to preserve open space or envi- The Times. “We have a civil meeting last week that a lot more sultants in the borough. A second ronmentally-sensitive properties from engineer, a planner and a education by residents would be grant of $40,000 will also be made future development. However, in this Don Williams for The Times needed in order to convey the benefits available to the borough if the pro- case, the TDR would be applied to lawyer working with us, and RALLY AT THE ISLAND…Neighbors and supporters of the Save The Cooper Road Island we’ll be giving our argu- of the Transfer of Development Rights gram goes forward. preserve homes in the borough’s his- Committee participated at a rally Saturday to oppose construction of a house on the wooded (TDR) program in Fanwood. ment.” portion of the island. The committee has a website, www.cooperroad.org, and has put up Courtney Mercer, a representative toric district. This application of a TDR The applicant, Mark posters around Cooper Road, such as the sign shown in the inset. The borough held the special infor- from the Office of Smart Growth, to a historic district would be the first of mational meeting with homeowners showed a slide presentation explain- its kind in the state, officials said. in the borough’s historic district last ing some of the components of imple- Ms. Mercer explained that develop- Doug Forrester Defeats Bret Schundler Thursday to explain and discuss the menting a TDR. The program would ers would purchase credits from home proposed implementation of a TDR assign credits for deed restrictions owners in private transactions, facili- in their neighborhood. placed on selected properties, in a tated by a professional real estate mar- More than 25 residents from the sending zone, an area deemed to be in ket analyst, whose responsibility it By 13,000; Faces Corzine in Gov. Race borough’s historic district gathered need of preservation, and sell those would be to determine the value of each By PAUL J. PEYTON Tenaglio of Haddon Township, 8,268 tracts are awarded in exchange for at the Forest Park building to hear a credits to developers who wish to credit. Specially Written for The Times votes and 4 percent of the total vote political donations. presentation made by representatives develop properties in a receiving zone, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 AREA – Doug Forrester won the cast. Senator Corzine has also promised from the New Jersey Department of Republican nomination for Governor Finishing out the field were Morris also to reduce property taxes and sup- Community Affairs, Office of Smart Tuesday over Bret Schundler and five County Freeholder John Murphy of ports an elected state comptroller. Growth and to view a slide show other candidates. Mr. Schundler, the Morristown, 33,382 (11 percent), In the race for the State House, describing how a TDR would operate former Jersey City mayor and Bogota (Bergen County) Mayor Steve incumbents District 22 State Assem- and how it might benefit them. Westfield High School football star, Lonegan, 24,007 (8 percent), Wash- blywoman Linda Stender of Fanwood, The chairman and vice chairman fell short by 13,000 votes. He was ington Township (Bergen County) 6,174 (36 percent), and Assembly- of the Fanwood Historic Preservation also defeated by Jim McGreevey in Councilman Robert Schroeder, man Jerry Green of Plainfield, 6,190 Commission, Dee O’Brien and Joe the 2001 Gubernatorial race. 16,480 (6 percent), Bergen County (37 percent), turned back a challenge Nagy, also attended the meeting as According to www.wnbc.com, with Assemblyman Paul Di Gaetano by Plainfield residents Barbara Todd well as George Chidley from the New 98 percent of the vote counted, Mr. (Nutley, R-36), 16,388 (6 percent), Kerr, 2,048 (12 percent), and Charles Jersey Office of Historic Preserva- Forrester, who lost to Frank and former Bergen County Freeholder Booker, 2,321 (14 percent), accord- tion. Mayor Mahr and several mem- Lautenberg (D-NJ) in the 2002 U.S. Todd Caliguire of Ridgewood, 7,366 ing to www.wnbc.com. bers of the council and planning board Senate race, held a commanding (2 percent). Ms. Kerr and Mr. Booker ran on the were also in attendance. 105,067 to 92,156 or 5 percent lead Eliminating and controlling esca- line with Plainfield Mayor Albert Mayor Mahr said the purpose of over Mr. Schundler. lating property taxes and corruption McWilliams, who was bounced ear- the meetings was to see if there was Mr. Forrester will face U.S. Sena- dominated this year’s GOP campaign. lier this year by the Union County enough support for the program by tor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) in November. Mr. Forrester has proposed an Democratic Committee. Mayor the homeowners who had contribut- With 88 percent of the total vote and elected independent auditor general McWilliams was defeated by ing homes in the historic district to 193,208 tallies, Senator Corzine eas- to eliminate wasteful state spending. Plainfield Board of Education Presi- warrant proceeding to the next step. ily defeated two token challengers, He has also vowed to end no-bid state dent Sharon Robinson, 2,657 to 2,352. The consultants who gave the pre- James Kelly, Jr. of Chester, 18,499 contracts as well as the pay-to-play Tallies were with 100 percent of the sentation were paid for through a $120,000 grant from the DCA. and 9 percent of the vote, and Francis system in which lucrative state con- precincts reporting. Benjamin Solomon for The Times Assemblywoman Stender and As- Fanwood was one of only five mu- THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES…Students traveled through gloomy Friday PAGE INDEX semblyman Green will now take on nicipalities chosen by the DCA to weather to dance the night away at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Senior Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 19 Real Estate .... 12-17 Republicans Nancy Malool, a Scotch receive the grant to implement the Prom on June 3 at the Pine Manor in Edison. Pictured, left to right, are: Alex Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8,9,16 Classifieds...... 18 Plains Councilwoman, and Elyse program. The consultants are assist- Resnick, Melissa Franks, Kristen Barry, Abraham Hiatt, James McNamara, Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 21-22 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing borough officials in disseminat- Christine Deluca, Elizabeth Elko, and Corey Finemann. Page 10 Thursday, June 9, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Constitutional Convention Merits Discussed at Forum

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 workable. blaming the school boards for the “Property tax is the most unfair tax escalating costs of property taxes. on the books,” Mayor Marks said. “It She suggested that if the state would does not take into account the pick up the tab for special education taxpayer’s ability to pay.” and other mandates, property taxes Mr. Corbin questioned why, “with could be reduced significantly. the state being $4 billion in debt in Dr. Foley stated that alternate this year’s budget and $25 billion in methods of funding in other states debt just to cover the pension’s funds, have devastated their public schools, that all the actions considered by the such as Proposition 13 in California, legislators have to deal with how to which reduced property taxes in the collect taxes and not control expenses. early 1970s. Now, Linda (Stender) and Jon “A Constitutional Convention will David B. Corbin for The Times (Bramick) – I’d like to hear, you’re only make matters worse,” Dr. Foley PANEL DISCUSSION…Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, right, makes a point while on the Assembly down there. I haven’t Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks checks his notes and Assemblywoman Linda said. Stender looks on. seen a bill passed yet.” “It is folly to think the legislature is Assemblywoman Stender broke going to debate this,” Mayor Marks into the discussion by replying, “We said. “If you don’t support a conven- have passed a bill considering a Con- tion, you are supporting the status stitutional Convention, and we are quo. History backs me up on this.” talking about spending, because we’re “They (legislature) won’t vote for talking about how we spend the money it,” Senator Schluter responded. raised to provide services.” “That’s not a reality in Trenton.” The antiquated system of basing a Because a Constitutional Conven- tax on property values dates back to tion has to be approved by the public, medieval times, added former Mayor the delegates will have to come up Benjamin Solomon for The Times Boothe. Other states have instituted with a plan that is palatable to the RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY…Junior Zachary Hvizdak keeps his date, Bethany other taxes to fund schools. One of Zimmerman, a senior, protected from the rain, as they go inside to enjoy prom public, he said. festivities. the options discussed was raising the “However, if the Abbot Districts income tax in order to fund public are put on the agenda, it’s too divi- schools. sive,” said Senator Schluter. “And A key issue debated by the panel- will a plan by a Constitutional Con- DCA Representative Details ists was whether to solve the problem vention say that school districts should by a special session of the legislature be regionalized? No, they will have to or by a Constitutional Convention. A mandate it.” TDR Program for Residents Constitutional Convention would re- Mayor Marks suggested that, be- David B. Corbin for The Times AN INTERESTED AUDIENCE…Members of the community came to hear the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 quire voter approval to implement cause the legislature is politically panelists speak at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building on Sunday afternoon. In selling these credits, homeowners Mr. Slachetka and Ms. Mercer em- and voter approval of any change in motivated, the issue would be too would be paid for placing permanent phasized that the program was com- the Constitution regarding the way in partisan. A Constitutional Conven- deed restrictions on their properties, pletely voluntary and that individual which local services, such as schools, tion, on the other hand, would be limiting future changes. Each transac- homeowners could opt-out even if are funded. A special session of the convened by 80 delegates, elected by tion and the subsequent deed restric- the program was implemented as an legislature would not require voter the people having no political affilia- tions would be individually tailored in option for their neighbors. approval to be implemented. How- tions, in addition to 40 delegates se- accordance with the homeowners’ Mrs. O’Brien told The Times that ever, many of the panelists agreed lected by the legislature. preferences, Ms. Mercer said. she and the Commission felt that addi- that the legislature has had ample Mayor Marks said that the bill cur- Developers would seek to purchase tional consultants, such as real-estate opportunities to discuss and vote on rently on the floor of the Senate was these credits in order to receive con- analysts and architects should be con- this issue, but has failed to do so. cessions in density, square-footage, sulted in order to properly evaluate all dead because acting Governor and building height and possibly other of the potential detriments this pro- “Bills have been introduced to the Senate President Richard Codey did construction advantages in the re- gram could impose on the borough. legislature on property tax many not post the bill. ceiving zone. The program would Ms. Mercer explained that devel- times,” Senator Schluter said, “and “His legacy will be that he was the establish a base-line for the value of opers would not be able to purchase they were dead on arrival or voted biggest roadblock to property tax re- the credits, but homeowners and de- carte blanche to do whatever they down. The legislature has said they form. I hope that the next Governor velopers would be free to privately wanted because the Borough would can’t address this issue, which is why has more spine,” Mayor Marks added. negotiate the sale of those rights. establish design standards and limi- a Constitutional Convention is Other options discussed included Mr. Chidley explained that the de- tations on what developers could do. needed.” shared services, regionalization of velopment rights could be disaggre- “There are serious concerns that Senator Schluter was one of the school districts and the duplication of gated, selling some restrictions and will be addressed at future hearings leading proponents and crafters of a services and waste by local, county not others, on an individual, house- and nothing has been decided yet,” bill to convene a Constitutional Con- and state governments. by-house basis. Mayor Mahr reassured those who ex- vention, introduced to the legislature “There is a tremendous amount of David B. Corbin for The Times Stan Slachetka, of T&M Associ- pressed skepticism about the project. in 2000. redundancy in government and COVERING THE EVENT…Michael Pollack, reporter for The Scotch Plains- ates, a consultant hired with TDR Several residents who have con- Assemblywoman Stender said that, schools,” Mayor Mahr said, “but then Fanwood Times, interviews Mayor Martin Marks after the discussion. grant money, outlined some of the tributing homes in the historic dis- although she supports either solu- everyone wants home rule.” She project’s other components and re- trict asked the consultants to explain tion, a Constitutional Convention added, “We need to have intolerance quirements. Mr. Slachetka stated that various aspects of the program. would never work because the people for those legislators who don’t vote.” Save Cooper Road Island the advantages of the TDR was to Ms. Mercer said that some of the would not vote for any plan that im- Mr. Boothe said that he is appalled give developers less risk, less cost, money collected from developers posed the Robin Hood method of tax by how the gubernatorial candidates more certainty and profit regarding could be put into a trust fund made distribution to fund public schools. A the concessions they sought, while available to participating homeowners have dropped the ball in not explain- Committee Holds Rally Constitutional Convention, she ex- ing where the money is going to come insuring historic preservation and re- for maintenance and renovation costs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 taining home values for the borough. in the future, thereby offsetting any plained would redistribute taxes, such from after they cut property taxes. Smith, referring to the new place- a comparison between the island on devaluation of their homes due to the as an income tax, more equitably, Mayor Morgan decried legislators ment of the proposed driveway, at a Cooper Road and one on U.S. High- taking money from affluent towns Ohio Wesleyan Places deed restrictions. who pass mandates with no under- point where the road curves down a way 22 in Union. She added that some mortgage com- and redistributing it to other districts. standing or concern for how it affects hill, next to a bridge with a guardrail Keeton on Dean’s List panies might require participating Taxpayers in more affluent mu- local spending. that has repeatedly been mangled by SCOTCH PLAINS – Carolyn homeowners to re-mortgage their nicipalities would never approve such Mayor Marks proposed a challenge accidents. Murielle Keeton, the daughter of loans, referred to as subordinating a plan, she said. For this reason, she to his fellow lawmakers and asked The board’s decision had been post- Primary Mr. and Mrs. David Keeton of the mortgage to the easement, de- believes a special session would be Assemblywoman Stender and Assem- poned after another meeting in May Scotch Plains, has been named to pending on how much of their home the only way a new system would get blyman Bramnick to craft a bi-parti- to give opponents time to prepare the Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan was mortgaged out, if the deed re- approved. san bill with him . their argument. Election University in Delaware, Ohio for strictions placed on the home, sig- Mayor Marks said that the most When asked what he thought of the Over the course of the rally, more CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the spring 2005 semester. She is nificantly changed the re-sale value. compelling reason to hold a Consti- panel discussion, Senator Schluter and more residents turned out with Bochicchio Medved of Rahway, a a graduate of Scotch Plains- Mayor Mahr asked homeowners in tutional Convention was because the told The Leader and The Times that it homemade signs and stood on the former Rahway City Councilwoman. Fanwood High School. the historic district to contact her legislature has historically proven that was a good discussion, but that his- island. Passing motorists on the busy The 22nd district includes Scotch with their questions and comments. they are not willing to take up this tory has told us that a special session road honked their horns or shouted Plains, Fanwood, Clark, Winfield and issue and resolve it. “no houses” in response to some of Plainfield in Union County and sev- of the legislature will not work. the rallying residents’ signs. Assemblyman Bramnick said that “It’s a waste of time; it’s a stall,” he eral Middlesex County towns. Fran Cardiff, Mr. Cardiff’s wife According to the Union County the state legislature has never dis- said. said, “The island should be consid- cussed the property tax issue. In fact, Assemblywoman Stender said that Clerk’s Office, incumbent Democratic ered a landmark for this old farm Freeholders Angel Estrada of Eliza- he added, the legislature passed a bill the legislature has discussed this is- road. Building on it is a scary propo- saying that they did not have the sue and that she’s heard all of the beth, 12,643; Nancy Ward of Linden, sition.” 12,730, and Board Chairman Rick political will to discuss the issue. ideas expressed on the panel before. “This is inappropriate develop- “Politicians are afraid of the me- Proctor of Rahway, 12,119, turned “The legislature has debated this ment,” resident Lisa Lang told The back a challenge from George dia,” Assemblyman Bramnick added. before. I don’t see this as adding Times. “(Mr. Lustbader and his sup- “The media, as the fourth arm of the O’Grady, 2,371, and Marlene anything new, but I am willing to porters) speak of improving the neigh- Abitano, 2,202, of Elizabeth, and government, needs to say to the legis- work with my colleagues on a resolu- borhood, but that’s exactly what Becky McHugh of Linden, 2,245, lature, you have to vote this up or tion,” she said. they’ll be destroying.” and Robert Bender, 2,275, and down. That’s their job.” Scotch Plains resident Bruce Yaker, “It’s not that we’re against devel- Rebecca Williams, 2,435, both of Scotch Plasins-Fanwood Board of who was in the audience along with opment,” Mrs. Cardiff added. “But Plainfield who ran with Mayor Education President Linda Nelson approximately 30 other citizens said, this plan will have large negative McWilliams. thanked the other panelists for not “A plan is a plan; some are pragmatic effects on the environment and traf- Republican freeholder candidates, and some are idealistic, but what re- fic.” Fanwood Councilman Stuart Kline, College Acceptances ally matters is the character of the Resident Art Lieberman discussed 5,823; Garwood resident Patricia man behind the plan.” his view about the quality of life for Quattrocchi, 5,992, and Al Dill of Sum- Noted at Mo-Beard He said that the real difference a family living on the island: “Who mit, 6,540, defeated Pete Peterson of wants to live in the middle of a busy MORRISTOWN – Morristown- would come depending on who is Summit, 3,735, and Jeff Katz of Spring- Beard School’s college counselors street? The first thing (the people field, 3,435. Mr. Peterson and Mr. elected the next governor. Gloria who move in) will do is put up a huge have reported that the school’s 76 Yaker, his wife, said that the discus- Katz ran on a line with Mr. Schundler. graduates from the Class of 2005 will fence, wrecking the neighborhood All freeholder tallies were with 99.55 sion was helpful in getting all of the and isolating themselves.” attend 46 different colleges and uni- different ideas on the table to educate percent of the vote counted. versities around the country. The “Save the Cooper Road is- Westfield residents Christopher the public about the options. land” committee has a website at Adams will attend Elon University, The discussion was filmed and will www.cooperroad.org that outlines the Become a Subscriber! be aired by Comcast Channel 34 and Mark Molowa will study at Dickinson group’s argument and discusses the Call (908) 232-4407 College, and Roshan Nozari will at- distributed to other local TV stations natural environment and history of tend Mount Holyoke College. and is available for viewing on the the neighborhood, as well as making Christopher Meehan of Scotch Times Internet site at Plains will study at Wagner College. www.goleader.com. For more infor- Sarah Rosenberg of Berkeley mation, the e-mail address is Heights will attend Lafayette College. [email protected].

Photo courtesy of the Westfield Police Department RESCUED…A 20-pound snapping turtle fell into one of the window wells at the Westfield Police Station after leaving Mindowaskin Park pond. He was knocking on Captain John Parizeau’s window at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Page 2 Thursday, June 9, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Dedicates New Public Safety Building By PAUL J. PEYTON “The name you see (on the build- Specially Written for The Leader and The Times ing) is just a symbol. The men and WESTFIELD — Union County women who made that possible are officials dedicated a state-of-the-art what history is all about,” he said. 51,209 square-foot public safety Now in his tenth term, Sheriff building Thursday in honor of Sheriff Froehlich has served as county sher- Ralph Froehlich, the longest serving iff since 1978 and is the longest serv- sheriff in state history. ing sheriff in New Jersey’s history. Located on North Avenue in He retired after 20 years with the Westfield, the building is the head- Elizabeth Police Department upon quarters of the Union County Police his election to the Elizabeth City Department and also houses a foren- Council. Sheriff Froehlich has served IN THE LINE OF DUTY…Ten police officers and firefighters received the Medal sic office for the county prosecutor’s 47 years in law enforcement. of Valor at this year’s Valor Awards Luncheon on May, 13. Pictured from left to office as well as the Division of Envi- Port Authority of New York and CORZINE VETS ISSUES… Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ), in Clark to speak on right are Jason Lowrey, Michael McCue, David Conrad, William Peters, Jeffrey ronmental Health and Emergency New Jersey Supervisor Sam Plumeri, Veterans’ Affairs on Memorial Day, meets Westfield council candidate David Carrier, Michael Auricchio, Matthew Cove, Michael Waldron and Thomas Management. The facility includes a Jr. called Sheriff Froehlich “an inspi- Haas and his father Felix, a WWII veteran. Felix Haas is a veteran of General Young. Not pictured is Christopher Miele as he is currently serving in Iraq. modern communications center and ration and a mentor.” A former Sher- George Patton’s Third Army Heavy Artillery Division and saw action at Normandy, emergency operations center. iff himself in Mercer County, Mr. the Battle of the Bulge and into Germany. Union County Freeholder Chair- Plumeri said Sheriff Froehlich told 200 Club’s Valor Awards man Rick Proctor said the new facil- him “don’t try to be a good politician, ity would give Union County public just try to be a good sheriff.” Outline Provided to Leaders safety agencies “the tools they need Freeholder Vice Chairman Al Recognize Efforts to better protect and serve our com- Mirabella, the son of former Eliza- By DAVID RIGGS save a victim’s life makes them very munities.” beth Police Debating Property Taxes Specially Written for The Leader and The Times deserving of the Medal of Valor. The three- Chief Gene SCOTCH PLAINS – The partici- revolt occurred in 1970s. Some be- AREA – Ten Union County police Officers David Conrad and Chris- story, masonry Mirabella who pants of the Property Tax Constitu- lieve another revolt is coming. Senior officers and firefighters were awarded topher Miele of the Elizabeth Police clad building has known tional Convention debate on Sunday citizens, youths and businesses are the Medal of Valor at the 36th Annual Department are also recipients of the was designed Sheriff in Scotch Plains were given the fol- leaving state. Double-dipping, pay- Valor Awards Luncheon, hosted by Medal of Valor for their heroism in by The Musial Froehlich lowing outline for consideration in to play and “no-bid” contracts are the 200 Club of Union County on facing an armed suspect. Group of since he was 7 the discussion (see story on page one). prevalent in NJ government. May 13 at L’Affaire Restaurant in Sgt. William Peters of the Cranford Mountainside. years old, This summary was prepared by The Sources are The Wall Street Jour- Mountainside. The award is given to Police Department and Officer Mat- The old called the Westfield Leader and The Scotch nal, Eagleton Institute, The Star Led- those who exemplify professional- thew Cove of the Hillside Police De- county police Sheriff “a true Plains-Fanwood Times with input ger, The Tax Foundation, Union ism and heroism in the line of duty. partment both responded to residen- headquarters, public safety from the public and the participants. County and State of NJ (OLS): John J. Dugan, Jr., President of the tial fires and rescued potential vic- located next professional.” The Panel participants included The fate of the proposed Property 200 Club, served as Master of Cer- tims of the blazes. Sgt. Peters and door to the new Sheriff Jim Asw. Linda Stender (LD-22, Tax Convention is in the hands of emonies as he welcomed and addressed Officer Cove went into the respective building, will McGettigan, Fanwood); Asm. Jon Bramnick (LD- State Senate. As proposed, it is lim- visitors on hand for the luncheon. homes without breathing apparatuses be razed to President of 21, Westfield); former Senator Bill ited to revenue side only consider- The guest speaker of the luncheon or protective fire gear. They went make room for the Sheriffs As- Schluter (LD-23, Pennington); Free- ations – it is not charged to discuss was former Union County resident beyond the call of duty and neglected additional park- Ben Corbin for The Leader and The Times sociation of holder Dan Sullivan (Union County); government spending side control. Is ing spaces. TOUCHING MOMENT…Union County New Jersey, this workable? Redistribution of Stephen R. Band, PhD., Chief of the their own safety for the safety of Prosecutor Ted Romankow, left, congratu- Dir. of Finance Larry Caroselli (Union FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit. Dr. others and are therefore highly de- According to lates County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich at said Sheriff County); Mayor Martin Marks wealth and social issues could arise Band worked at the Elizabeth Police serving of such a prestigious award. the Musial Thursday’s ceremony dedicating the Froehlich has (Scotch Plains); Mayor Colleen Mahr with property tax changes. Those Department as an officer from 1973 The other three winners are mem- Group, “design county’s new public safety building named been “an inspi- (Fanwood); Mayor Al Morgan (New opposed are mostly unions and insid- to 1977. Earning his doctorate in Fo- bers of county fire departments. considerations after Sheriff Froehlich. ration to a lot Providence); former Mayor Bud ers. Change will involve a long imple- rensic Psychology, Dr. Band has been Plainfield Fire Department Lieuten- were given to of sheriffs” in Boothe (Westfield); President, Board mentation time. How will delegates working for the FBI in behavioral ant Michael McCue and Firefighter traffic flow, building materials and New Jersey. of Education Linda Nelson (Scotch be selected? Property taxes are com- science since 1983. Jason Lowrey pulled a trapped woman scale, landscaping, environmental and Also attending the dedication cer- Plains-Fanwood); Superintendent of posed of public school, municipality, Following Dr. Band’s speech, the out of a burning building and stayed operational issues.” The building will emony were Freeholders Bette Jane Schools William Foley (Westfield); county and authorities (such as sew- Valor Awards were presented by Mr. with her until medical units arrived to be linked via computer to the main Kowalski, Nancy Ward, Chester publisher Horace Corbin (Leader/ ers) plus includes debt service for Dugan. Of the 10 Valor Award win- take her to a local hospital. county operations center in Elizabeth Holmes, Angel Estrada and Deborah Times); editor Paul Peyton (Leader/ bonds for schools, towns and other ners, seven work in various police Captain Thomas Young of the Eliza- as well as the county courthouse. Scanlon; U.S. District Marshal for Times); reporter Fred Rossi (Leader/ projects; open space funds, pocket departments in the county. beth Fire Department went out of his At Thursday’s ceremony, Sheriff New Jersey Jim Plousis, Union Times). parks, etc. What are the biggest cost Sergeant Michael Waldron and way to save two victims from a burn- Froehlich said County Manager County Undersheriffs Vincent Background: New Jersey has high- components? Education costs include Officers Jeffrey Carrier and Michael ing and physically damaged automo- George Devanney told him that the DeTrolio, Joseph Cryan and Gerald est property tax in nation (50 percent Special Ed. growth, failed State Auricchio of the Plainfield Police bile while off-duty and driving on the freeholder board wanted the building Green, Jr., and Elizabeth Police Chief higher than the national average). It is School Construction Corp. and esca- Department each received the Medal Garden State Parkway. With no fire to stand as a tribute to the years Sher- Jack Simon. about $5,700 per household – lating state/county pensions/benefits. of Valor for saving a defenseless units available for help, Capt. Young iff Froehlich served on the Elizabeth Sheriff Honor Guards from Union, Westfield is double this. In the last 10 woman from repeated assaults. Their pulled both victims out of the burning Police Department. Somerset, Essex and Passaic Coun- years, NJ property tax doubled – ris- Free Pamphlets Offer ability to respond quickly and con- vehicle and showed his dedication to “I can’t explain what I feel (at the ties, as well as recruits from the Union ing about 7% per year. NJ property Flag Display Guidelines front an armed suspect and therefore assisting those in need. moment),” said Sheriff Froehlich. County Police Academy also partici- tax has quadrupled in the last 20 years. AREA – With Flag Day and the pated in the ceremony. Inflation increased only 33 percent in Fourth of July approaching, the the last 10 years. Tax growth far out- United Spinal Association, a national Mindowaskin Park stripped real income growth of tax- veterans service organization, hopes payer. IRS: Alternate Minimum Tax to educate the public on the proper Cleanup Rescheduled further hitting area pocket books. In display of America’s colors by offer- WESTFIELD – A spring cleanup the last 4 years, NJ raised property ing a free pamphlet called “How To has been rescheduled for taxes faster than any other state. NJ Display Our Flag.” Mindowaskin Park to Saturday, June has nation’s third highest state debt. Single copies of “How To Display 11th from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers NJ State budget this year is $4 billion Our Flag” can be downloaded at no are urged to participate and bring in the red. Pensions/benefits for teach- charge by visiting gloves and rakes. The meeting point ers and state employees are $25 bil- www.unitedspinal.org and clicking for volunteers is behind the foot- lion under-funded. This year, 72 on “Our Free Publications.” Mul- bridge, closest to the Presbyterian elected officials have been indicted. tiple copies may be ordered by call- Church parking lot. 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He joked that he should have lis- Mayor McDermott, the son of tened to his father he told him “never former State Senator Frank get involved locally because when McDermott, served two terms as first you do, all of your business becomes ward councilman and was elected to everybody’s business.” The mayor two terms as mayor. Although his jokingly said that his wife has banned term does not expire until the end of him from going to the grocery store the year, Mayor McDermott will be for the past three years. resigning and moving to Bernardsville “Because when I came home, the Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in a few weeks. milk would be warm. The ice cream FRIENDS AND MEMORIES…Westfield Councilman Rafael Betancourt poses Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader and The Times He was described by his uncle, would have melted. And I was always with former State Senator Richard Bagger during the mayoral campaign kickoff SAYING GOODBYE…Westfield Mayor Greg McDermott, left, shakes hands Richard Trabert, as a “compassionate fielding questions from people who party held last Saturday for Councilman Andy Skibitsky at the home of Mary with Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (Westfield, R-21) at a farewell party in his leader who has given generously of told me they would do things differ- Alice and Christopher Ryan. Mr. Bagger was also former mayor of Westfield and honor as his wife, Andrea, and children look on. his (time) while bringing integrity ently and that maybe I should think now holds an important executive position with Pfizer. Councilman Betancourt and maturity to his judgment.” about what I did before acting,” he is not seeking another term on the town council. Among the mayor’s accomplish- said. County’s Role In Revolution ments, Mr. Trabert said Mayor In closing Mayor McDermott said, McDermott and his wife, Andrea, “I want to thank you for allowing me Cranford Resident Named reached out to the families of those to be your mayor and I wish everyone To Be Detailed At Program Westfield residents killed in the Sep- the best of luck and success in the UNION – “The American Revolu- it ended with the retreat of the British tember 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and future.” Deputy Ed. Commissioner tion: Its Legacy in Union County” forces. offered assistance “in the most sensi- Karen Masciale, campaign man- TRENTON — The New Jersey the Director of School Funding, will will be the subject of a conference on Dr. Mark Lender, Chairman of tive ways imaginable.” ager for Councilman Betancourt, de- State Board of Education approved be named Assistant to the Commis- Friday, June 17 in Downs Hall at Kean University’s History Depart- “In some ways Westfield’s impres- scribed the councilman as someone the appointment of Assistant Com- sioner for Finance and will oversee Kean University, 1000 Morris Av- ment, will describe how the terrain sive 9/11 monument is as a much a “with an incredible amount of integ- missioner for Finance Richard that division within DOE. enue in Union. and local resources affected the move- testament to the town’s compassion rity and conviction.” Rosenberg of Cranford to the posi- Dr. Lattimer, who currently over- The program, which runs from 9 ment and sustenance of both colonial as it is a memorial to the people we “Rafael knows the importance of tion of Deputy Commissioner last sees DOE operations in the six cen- a.m. to noon, is being sponsored by and British troops. Steven Hardegen, remember,” said Mr. Trabert. “Greg civic responsibility and given back to week. The appointment is effective tral New Jersey counties, serves as the Union County Board of Chosen Senior Historic Preservation Special- embodies that compassion and con- the community,” she said. “He stands as of July 1. Acting Mercer County Superinten- Freeholders, the Union County De- ist for the Historic Preservation Of- cern. And we have seen it often as he by who and what he believes in.” Rosenberg replaces Dr. Dwight R. dent and leads DOE’s high school partment of Economic Development, fice in the New Jersey Department of performed his duties.” Councilman Betancourt’s law part- Pfennig, who has announced he will “small learning communities” pilot Division of Cultural and Heritage Environmental Protection, with the He said Mayor McDermott decided ner and chief speech writer, Tom resign effective June 30 to accept the project, joined the department in Affairs, Kean University and the Lib- aid of a short video, will talk about to run for office because he was “de- Walsh, said the councilman had “a position of Superintendent of the 2003. erty Hall Museum. the structures and features that still termined to give back to Westfield deep and abiding passion for our com- Pocono Mountain School District in A resident of New Brunswick, she An optional box lunch will be avail- exist. what he believed he received by grow- munity” to bring to the town council. northeastern Pennsylvania. was the New Brunswick Assistant able at noon and followed by tours of Marguerite Chandler, President of ing up here.” He said to the councilman, “you al- Before joining DOE in 2002, Superintendent for Curriculum and Liberty Hall Museum, located across the Crossroads of the American Revo- “We will miss you Greg,” said Mr. ways gave it your best.” Rosenberg worked in the South Or- Instruction prior to accepting her Morris Avenue from Kean Univer- lution Association, will speak about Trabert. Prior to his four and half years on ange-Maplewood School District for current position. She had also served sity. the Union County sites that are in- Frank Arena, Mayor McDermott’s the governing body, Councilman 38 years. He began his career as a as Principal of the Gibbons School, a “We are pleased to have four dis- cluded in the proposed Crossroads brother in law, said when he thinks of Betancourt served as Westfield mu- social studies teacher and later served demonstration high school located tinguished speakers who will discuss National Heritage Area. Dr. Marc Westfield he thinks of the long-estab- nicipal public defender and prosecu- as the Assistant to the Superinten- on the campus of Rutgers University. the vital role of the Union County Mappen, Executive Director of the lished McDermott family. tor. dent, Business Administrator and Thomas, who resides in Plainsboro, area during the American Revolu- New Jersey Historical Commission, “It’s an incredible family and they “Throughout these years I’ve forged Deputy Superintendent. He holds joined the department in 1991 as a tion,” said Freeholder Bette Jane will discuss the economic impact of are going to be sorely missed,” Mr. lasting relationships with some won- Master’s degrees in Russian history planning associate. She became Di- Kowalski, liaison to the Union public history. Arena said. “I am sad you are going, derful people, many of them town and educational administration. rector of the former Office of Fiscal County Cultural and Heritage Pro- The conference is funded in part I don’t want to see you go but it is the employees. Together we have worked The State Board also approved two Standards and Efficiencies in 1999 grams Advisory Board. by the New Jersey Historical Com- right thing for your family.” hard to make our community a better other changes among DOE senior and was appointed to her current post “The conference will explain the mission, a Division of Cultural Af- Mayor McDermott said to those in place to live and work,” Councilman staff: in 2001. She holds a Master’s degree condition of the local terrain and fairs in the Department of State. Reg- attendance at the Shackamaxon Coun- Betancourt said. Assistant to the Commissioner for in economics. natural resources, the historical im- istration to attend is $10 per person, try Club event, “thank you to all of Councilman Betancourt decided to the Central Region Penelope E. Note: DOE is the only department portance of towns and battle sites, $5 for students with a school ID. A you for giving me the opportunity run for office “to preserve the same Lattimer, Ph.D., will assume in New Jersey state government in and the increasing interest in the War box lunch is available for $8. that you did to be your mayor.” level of responsible government our Rosenberg’s Assistant Commissioner which the number of Assitant Com- for Independence that will attract For more information or to request He thanked his first running-mates, town has always been known for.” title and Yut’se Thomas, currently missioners is set by statute. more visitors to these sites,” she said. a conference brochure, contact the The period farmhouses, white- Union County Division of Cultural clapboard churches, stone bridges and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, and granite monuments scattered Elizabeth, NJ 07202 or call (908) from Elizabeth and Rahway to 558-2550. New Jersey relay users Springfield and Scotch Plains are can dial 7-1-1. 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DD Legal Newspaper for Union County, New Jersey and the Township of Scotch Plains Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, The proposed 85-foot AT&T Wire- Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Mayor McDermott, and each member of less tower fails to satisfy either the posi- Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association the Town Council, and Democratic may- tive or the negative criteria that the New National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is correct. oral candidate Tom Jardim. Jersey Municipal Land Use law requires The others are made up. Are you sharp Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association ***** such an application to meet. The tower is Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- I am a lifelong resident of Westfield particularly unsuitable for placement in tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 and currently reside in town with my a residential neighborhood. It will detri- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 wife of 12 years and my eight-year-old mentally affect the quality of life of the guess. If you get two – well-read indi- twin daughters who are enrolled in third residents, will impose a substantial det- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 grade at Washington Elementary School. riment upon the public good, change the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of I love this town and made a conscious character of the area, have an adverse free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 decision to raise my own children here, visual effect on the neighborhood, will All words and correct definitions rather than moving elsewhere. not promote the general welfare, and is Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. come from the board game Diction My family and I reside on Drummond inconsistent with the town’s zoning or- Deception. Road, which is a small, quiet and beau- dinance. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR tiful street located in the Second Ward, AT&T Wireless has failed to demon- sandwiched between the Wychwood strate an absence of reasonable alterna- 1. Amblosis – Abortion or miscarriage Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 2. Tribadism – Lesbianism COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Garden apartments on one side and tive locations for its proposed tower that Springfield Avenue on the other. are already zoned for commercial or 3. Deduit – Delight; sport Michelle Le Poidevin Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly This is a safe and pleasant neighbor- industrial uses and that are not located 4. Trepha – Food that is not kosher EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS hood, somewhat undiscovered because immediately adjacent to an established INTIMA Ben Corbin it is off the beaten track. There are many residential neighborhood. For example, SERVICES 1. The innermost layer of the wall of an SUBSCRIPTION PRICE young children in our neighborhood and there is no indication that AT&T Wire- artery One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 the residents continue to make improve- less has explored placement of its tower 2. Refined; reserved ments to their homes and properties so as in non-residential areas of town such as 3. A nerve cell connected with other to enhance their property values. the nearby Cardinal Drive office/com- nerve cells It is with great alarm that I recently mercial development. There is also no 4. A private place where conversation Will Mayor Greg McDermott learned of a proposal by Cellular Tele- evidence that AT&T Wireless has ex- is permitted phone Co., d/b/a AT&T Wireless, to plored placement of its tower on top of SBIRRO construct an 85-foot cell phone tower an existing commercial building in down- 1. In India, a disciple or novice with floodlights on the Wychwood Gar- town Westfield, Cranford, Garwood, 2. A member of the police force in Italy Say Goodbye to Westfield? dens property. This proposed tower, Union, or Kenilworth. 3. A male fish during breeding time which will be disguised as a flag pole, is Particularly disturbing is that this 85- 4. A tanner of pelts or animal skins At a recent Republican Party fundraiser, area in two ways. He had the honor of welcoming Presi- almost twice the allowable height for foot tower will have floodlights illumi- PRINK structures under the existing zoning or- nating the flag at night. It is hard to legislators, friends and family honored Mayor Greg dent George W. Bush when he visited Westfield this 1. To wrinkle, crinkle dinance and will have an oversized flag conceive of anything more detrimental 2. Pure; fresh McDermott for his service to Westfield. He will be March – the first time a sitting President visited on top that is larger than the flag at to the residents’ quality of life. It is 3. To dress for show resigning from office at the end of June, before the Westfield in close to a century. Secondly, he will be Autoland on Route 22. shocking that AT&T Wireless even 4. To please The floodlights will illuminate the flag would consider placing such a monstrous completion of his term, which ends December 31, remembered as a Westfield mayor who has resigned SONSY all night long. As a taxpayer, lifelong structure in this residential neighbor- 1. Having wits; sense; understanding 2005, and will be moving his family to Bernardsville. and left town. town resident, homeowner and most im- hood, especially given that Westfield is 2. Gaudy and superficial His resignation has brought about much specula- The last time a Westfield mayor resigned was portantly, a father of young children, I surrounded by large commercial and in- 3. Concise; brief; to the point urge the town to reject this abominable dustrial areas that are more appropri- 4. Lucky, pleasing tion as to the reasons behind it. Many believe he is when then-Mayor Richard Bagger was elected to the and inappropriate application. ately suited to such uses. leaving because of a case of “sour grapes” in relation Assembly and shed his mayoral duties. Yet, still to Ample legal authority exists for the The Board of Adjustment is sched- to the parking deck fiasco, a project that divided not this day, Mr. Bagger lives in Westfield. denial of the application. The courts of uled to meet at the municipal building on Letters to this state consistently have upheld the Wednesday, June 15, at 7 p.m., to con- only town officials, but residents as well. In all Not only is the mayor leaving Westfield, but the denial of variances to applicants who sider AT&T Wireless’ application. I urge the Editor likelihood, the failed deck initiative will be part of 21st Legislative District as well. After losing the seek to construct telecommunications all affected residents, and even those his legacy. “roll off” to Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21), towers in residential zones. residents who do not live in this neigh- Washington School In my letter to the Board of Adjust- borhood but simply care about maintain- Mayor McDermott’s time in office will be remem- has Mayor McDermott’s political career been sty- ment, Planning Board, Mayor, and Town ing the quality of life in this town, to turn Thanks Merchants bered for two humorous incidents. He was quoted as mied in this district? Could he possibly have aspira- Council, I discussed and provided spe- out in force at the meeting to make their The Washington School Show is the calling the Christmas tree a “holiday tree,” which tions for higher office in Legislative District 16 and cific citations to Appellate Division and voices heard in opposition to this inap- main fundraiser for Washington Elemen- Supreme Court decisions upholding lo- propriate application. tary School in Westfield. caused uproar that eventually led to the mayor’s feels the need to relocate in order to further his cal boards’ denial of applications to con- Joseph Aronds The producers of the show, Cathy “back peddling” – that the comment was made in political opportunities? Westfield Hawkins, Grace Cetlin, Katie Virzi, and error. Several years ago, the mayor welcomed “The Although Mayor McDermott was always acces- Barbara Bagger, would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the local merchants Blue Machine” into Westfield, as he rode it down the sible to family and friends while in office, was he that placed an advertisement in the show sidewalks of town. The much-heralded machine, a really accessible and in touch with the public over Letters to the Editor playbill. self-propelled sidewalk cleaner, is now in mothballs. the last two years? Many feel he became reclusive The show raised $24,000 for the Wash- During the mayor’s reign, both Christmas and and difficult to get in touch with near the end of his ington School PTO and could not have BOE Excess Spending Philosophy been such a huge success without the Chanukah celebrations became commonplace at the Westfield career. support of the local merchants and busi- train station in December. He led the town during the The mayor launched a pancake breakfast to sup- ness owners. May Have Doomed Budget Vote The producers of the 2006 show will Temple Emanu-El parking lot issue, following pub- port troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, an example of I have read, with interest, the many Our teachers are the highest paid in the be Jen Schlidge, Anita Mushell, Ms. Virzi lic outcry against locating the parking area in close his caring spirit and proof of his attentiveness to local letters to the editor, trying to analyze the state, with maximum benefits (including and Ms. Bagger. The show has been vicinity to homes. Some cries of anti-Semitism were and international concerns. He also helped educate defeat of the board of education (BOE) a voluntary extension to “partners”). De- selected and is sure to be a super show! budget. Board members have tended to spite a trend through the state and the raised, and the council had to deal with the tumult the town during the Pink Line project that “painted place blame on the apathy of parents, country, we do not charge for the privi- Katie Virzi created by the divisive decision, eventually voting 4- the town pink” in order to raise money and aware- short poll hours and the need for better lege (or right, as the students see it) of Westfield 3 in favor of allowing the Temple to build a parking ness for breast cancer. budget communications. school parking. I know of other schools On the last item, as a harried taxpayer, with a much larger area charging any- Walter Clarkson Was A lot on adjacent land. As the mayor’s tenure comes to a close, he will I resent the use of budget funds to propa- where from $75 to $150 per year. Additionally, the mayor’s tenure will be remem- once again be simply known as Mr. McDermott. He gandize the need to pass the budget. As We seek to hire assistant coaches for ‘Remarkable’ Teacher bered for the Westfield High School parking situa- and his family will no longer have the burden of to the second item, I wonder if longer sports of which we can’t even field a team At Westfield High School, I wrote for poll hours wouldn’t give commuters a and elevate sports from the “club” to Walter Clarkson. I wrote and rewrote, tion; the spread of McMansions and over-develop- public examination. much better chance to vote – and they “varsity” level without regard to the cost. and yes, I rewrote some more. ment in Westfield. Also, the mayor and council Is stress associated with leadership so burdensome could go either way as many are not Before castigating the voters of He pushed. He provoked. He crumpled worked on improving traffic safety and flow. Confu- that Mayor McDermott decided to move? Or is it necessarily school parents. School par- Westfield, let’s stop to consider that the and tossed. He yelled a lot. ents are generally available to vote dur- spend, spend, spend philosophy of the But if memory serves me correctly, he sion created by the new “roundabout” on South now the nature of the job as mayor to encounter stress ing poll hours. Finally – none of the BOE – and for that matter, the town cared deeply. In return, I worked harder Avenue was assuaged. Memorial Pool was expanded to unbearable levels? board members have apparently consid- council, should be readdressed. for Mr. Clarkson than for any other class. 0 and the upkeep of the playing fields in town realized. We hope not, as this burden will likely deter candi- ered that maybe the voters are trying to Alfred Morasso For once, it wasn’t about the grade I send a message: Pull in your belt. Westfield would receive, but the acknowledgement There are those in town who will remember Mayor dates from seeking office in order to avoid subjecting that my writing was improving, that this McDermott as a caring, compassionate man, espe- loved ones to the scrutiny of the public eye. week was better than the last. cially those affected by 9/11. Some children in town As the mayor moves on, so does Westfield. Will Parking Fee Hikes Ought To be I’ve done a lot of writing since 1986. Regardless of the assignment – a college consider him a hero. The mayor is a charming our next leader be Third Ward Councilman Andy paper, a press release, an ad campaign, a individual. Skibitsky or former Mayor Tom Jardim? We hope it Scrutinized by Town Council master’s thesis, a magazine article or a In the September 12, 2002 edition of The Westfield won’t be too stressful for either one of them. As a resident of Westfield for 10 years Increases are to be expected, lets say grant proposal, Mr. Clarkson’s lessons now, I have attended a few of our town two or three percent a year, with reviews have simply stuck. As if on autopilot, I’ve Leader, Mayor McDermott said, “September 11th We hope Mayor McDermott will say goodbye to council meetings and have offered my occurring at three to five year intervals. always worked to make the text tighter and the days that followed were the most difficult Westfield in a speech or a note. Everyone wishes the opinion in open forum twice. Each time it The pricing should be inline with similar and come up with a stronger lead. And I days I have encountered as Mayor of this town. I best for Andrea, Greg and the kids while hoping they was about the current topic concerning facilities in neighboring towns so some of still try not to use the thesaurus. our town council, and of course, that was the last increases should stay in place. Even now, staring at my monitor al- continue to be humbled by the strength of the retain fond memories of the town. parking. Well that’s it, this is my first letter. I most 20 years later, I can hear his words. Westfield families who lost loved ones on that day The first time was during Mayor Tom only wish I wrote one before we spent $20 Though I’m certain this letter would be and am immensely proud of the outpouring of con- Westfield Resident Questions The Jardim’s reign. My concern then was that million on an addition to our high school, covered in red, I feel its message should the council was looking at an expensive even though our kids walk to the athletic be delivered. Walter Clarkson was a re- cern and support that the community has expressed Omission of Laurie Clarke Cuoco solution to additional parking, while ig- field a couple of blocks away, (did any- markable teacher who inspired, some- for its neighbors.” The article and photograph on the front page of last week’s noring some basic infrastructure needs one notice the vacant school house there? times frightened and most importantly, Mayor McDermott personally visited the families Westfield Leader were appreciated. It sends a strong mes- and maintenance (I noticed the paint was One of two in our town.) reached me. impacted by the tragedy and offered his own support, sage to all to support our military men and women (even if peeling off all the windows at the town And the good Doctor thinks we’re just Rachelle Reifer Sanders one does not support the “cause”) every day, but especially hall building where this meeting was tak- upset over tax increases in New Jersey? Hollis, NH and not by a simple, cursory remark. He helped oversee on the day of remembrance, Memorial Day. ing place and mentioned this to the mayor, Of course we are, but please don’t add to the United Fund of Westfield’s creation of a September However, the article does not mention the woman march- his answer was that the work was to be the burden. The school budget went from Reader Questions 11 fund to provide relief to grieving families. ing alongside the marine. She is HM2 Laurie Clarke Cuoco, scheduled, I believe). $48 million to $77 million in 10 years? I a decorated Navy/Marine Medic who has served two tours of The other time was during Mayor Greg know some of this is due to unfunded Lights and Turf Tragically, a year later, Westfield faced the death duty in Iraq. McDermott’s endeavor’s in parking. My mandates, but that $20 million wasn’t I am writing to express my support for of Westfield High School student Greta Schoenemann Laurie grew up in Summit, New Jersey and is a third suggestion was, at that time, to put a mandated, and Mr. Mayor your parking the editorial in the June 2 Leader. As a on September 11, 2002. Again, the mayor governed degree black belt. She has been under fire many times in mechanical parking gate at the commuter garage walked down a similar path. How resident of Summit Court, it was disturb- Iraq. The fact that she was asked to participate in the lot, similar to those in use at most parking many times can you pass the hat around ing how an almost secret decision was during anguish in the town. In both instances, Mayor parade and the medals on her uniform warranted further facilities I’ve seen (hey, just a thought, I before people turn their backs? made that would negatively impact the McDermott handled the circumstances with class inquiry. Thank you. hate those things). Here’s an idea, since there are multiple local area and possibly the whole town. Before I was sold my first monthly applicants per teaching opening, we hold The decision to allocate close to a million and dignity. Kathy Gilmartin parking pass, after a lengthy period of the upper hand, lets start looking for our dollars for soccer lights and turf was Mayor McDermott is tied to the history of Westfield Westfield side street parking that included being teachers and administrators to pay 30 curious enough, even in light of the school towed once (I was partially blocking the percent of their benefits package, an item budget being voted down and the inevi- driveway of a woman who needed oxy- that has been increasing at 15 percent a table closing of some school programs gen delivered, oops.) I even went to the year unchecked and hire a competent and increase of class sizes. black market to buy my first parking pass. negotiator on a per diem basis to work on There seems to be no acknowledgement Ok, the punch line is, I think our coun- other items. of the current traffic issues on Summit cil members should scrutinize the park- If the teachers and their union repre- Court and how having lights at the sum- ing increases over the last three adminis- sentative get upset, (I’m counting on it) mer field will only exacerbate an already trations in general and by those on the just think how strong that lobby group growing problem. parking committee. I do agree with vari- would be. Let’s turn them loose on the At the Council meeting a few weeks ous members on the council, that parking insurance companies. Come on, folks, ago, Rafael Betancourt, a man I respect benefits all in our town, yet the flip side of it’s time to think outside the box. and know to be honorable, spoke about that coin is, then all should pay, not just Gary Eelman the need for the town council to rely upon those of us that see Murray (the coffee Westfield the experts and that’s why he voted for the guy at the train station) every morning. lights and the turf. He was relying on the recreation department. I agree with him in theory, but his confidence is misplaced. Drug Companies Are Making Cost The residents of the local area rely on the town council. Of Drugs Out of Reach For Citizens The recreation department and the soc- cer association are concerned, and rightly The following letter was sent to Con- the same 270 pills. so, about the state of sports. They ignore gressman Ferguson, and U.S. Senators I refuse to buy them. This was a whole- the fact that other sports have needs as Corzine and Lautenberg. I want them to sale house called Costco. I went back to your editorial pointed out. However, they be aware of the difficulties we are having Pathmark, where I used to buy them and also ignore the safety issues and town with buying drugs today. the pharmacist told me that their price budget issues and that’s where the coun- My problem is with the drug compa- would also be high, and that was with my cil lets down the local residents and the nies in general. I think they are out of AARP discount. town residents. control and we are at a point where they I called the doctor, thinking he could We need the town council to be the are just laughing in our face. By we, I take my husband off the drug after 22 experts here and carefully examine the mean the average U.S. citizen. We need years, but he did not want to so we de- entire problem. What was proposed is too some protection and I do not hear that cided to call Canada. They quoted me a reminiscent of Westfield’s experience coming out of Washington. price of $79.60 for 300 pills. In the U.S., with the parking deck. There is still time After a stroke, my husband has been I was about to be charged $126.18 for 270 for adequate review and a better decision- successfully treated with a medication for pills. making process and a more balanced de- 22 years. At first, the medication was a What is happening in America? The cision. name brand and it was very expensive. average citizen needs defend him/herself Sometime in the 1990’s, it went generic from this corporate greed. A $61.91 in- Sam Kahn and the price came down. crease in three months is usury. We the Westfield The price has been rising in small American people need some answers. To Reach Us amounts, from $47.06 in 2002 to $56.27 Enough is enough. E-Mail - [email protected] on February 17, 2005. When I went for a Gloria Abitante Phone - (908) 232-4407 refill last week, they wanted $126.18 for Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2005 Page 5 Westfielder Responds to Seagull; Iraqi Terrorists Are Medieval Thugs I told myself I wouldn’t do this any- enous?), they are fighting to reinstate an more, but I was quite frankly astonished unimaginably cruel regime that left over when I read Lewis Seagull’s letter in last 300,000 dead in mass graves and an esti- week’s Westfield Leader in which he de- mated one million missing in its wake. scribes those elements in Iraq planting They are fighting to turn the clock back roadside bombs designed to kill our young towards a medieval Taliban-like theoc- servicemen and women not as terrorists, racy in which Islamofascist tyrants and but rather: “an indigenous people using terrorists interpret law. They are fighting whatever means available to defend their to stamp out the flame of democracy, land from invaders, much as our revolu- openness, basic freedoms and human tionary war heroes used insurgency to rights. Regardless of one’s views as to remove the yoke of the British.” I’m whether or not we should be there at all— sorry, but I had to respond. and there are legitimate points on both Mr. Seagull’s statement reveals what I sides here—to compare those who delib- Patrick Connor for The Westfield Leader and The Times will politely describe as a rather hazy erately target women and children, who TORCH RUN…On Friday, June 3, the New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run understanding of the American Revolu- behead innocent civilians and summarily was held for the Special Olympics. Westfield Police Officer Christopher Battiloro Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion. Perhaps he will take the time this execute humanitarian workers to the carries the torch through town. PROM QUEENS?…Westfield Ladies are all dolled-up to kick off the mayoral upcoming Independence Day to reflect American patriots of 1776 is just plain campaign of Councilman Andrew Skibitsky last Saturday. Pictured above, from upon what our revolution was about and wrong. As the son of a decorated Marine Corzine’s Relief Plan Westfielder Takes the left, are: Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan, Catherine Clifford, Darielle Walsh, who participated. Ours was a revolt of the I feel it is also insulting to our soldiers in Janet Ciarrocca, Cara Foerst, Councilman Jim Foerst and Vicki Kimmins. people, but an anomaly in that it was led the field fighting these thugs. Will Only Boost Taxes Issue With Cell Tower by wealthy, learned, established men who It is everyone’s right to responsibly Under the leadership of Jim Cingular Wireless is seeking a variance CAMPAIGN RELEASE had achieved the highest success possible debate the war. Indeed, a healthy expres- McGreevey, state spending and state debt from the Town of Westfield to construct an in the New World. sion of differing views is one of the es- increased each year at record levels. Jon 85-foot cell tower (located on Springfield Taxpayers Could be Footing Bill For Yet these men, who should have been sences of the American experience. If I Corzine now promises to beef up home- Avenue), with 10 antennae in the front yard most adamant about maintaining the sta- may borrow a phrase from Lincoln, “it is owner rebates by 10 percent a year for at of the Wychwood Garden complex located Freeholder Campaign Literature tus quo, instead put everything on the line altogether fitting and proper that we should least four years. He plans to pay for this by at 1400 East Broad Street. to advance as far as 18th century sensi- do this.” But if Mr. Seagull wishes to “boosting revenues,” which is another This area is primarily residential and the bilities would allow the proposition that draw an erroneous comparison between name for “boosting taxes.” He supports site chosen is close to a pool where children By Pat Quattrocchi, GOP Candidate for Freeholder men are inherently free and endowed by the men who fought under Washington the proposed Constitutional Convention play. This tower will emit a non-ionizing God with inalienable rights—and when a and those who now fight under Osama on property taxes that only addresses taxes type of radiation 24 hours a day, seven days Like the rest of the households in Union by the sale of advertisements, most of government violates the contract to pro- and Zarqawi, he should just come out and and cannot address state spending. a week. The health effects of such a tower in County last week, mine was the recipient which in this issue are for government- tect those rights, the people no longer owe admit what the rest of his letter, which When he was running for governor, close proximity to homes are uncertain, as of the publication “Union County Direc- connected entities with only a couple said government allegiance. (I refer him quickly deteriorates into an anti-Bush Jim McGreevey said, “We must learn to this technology is relatively new. tions,” a news vehicle published by the exceptions. According to a reliable source, to the Declaration of Independence for administration screed, plainly reveals: that live within our means” and then pro- Aside from the health uncertainties, the Union County Alliance. the newspaper is put together by Union clarity.) Was the war with Britain an ugly his is an opinion born more of a political ceeded to increase state spending and appearance of such a high tower will have a Coming out just days before the pri- County Public Information Department business? All wars are and American slant than any understanding of our his- debt by record levels and taxed every- negative impact on the value and sales of mary elections it could have been called employees in the county administration patriots were not choirboys. More impor- tory. thing from tires to driver’s licensees. homes in the area. The potential is to add the “Freeholder Gazette” and easily mis- building. tantly, were many Americans left out of This is not a defense of the Iraq war or Now candidate for Governor Jon Corzine more antennae once this tower is up. The taken for campaign literature. The 24- It seems as though the taxpayers are the revolution’s lofty proposition of equal- the administration. Rather it is a defense has said, “We have to fit our budgets to question is then, who will monitor the out- page publication featured articles about actually footing the bill for this thinly dis- ity? Unfortunately yes, and we paid dearly of the honor of those Colonials who are make it happen.” This sounds just like what put and the impact on those living nearby? the activities of the Union County Board guised freeholder campaign piece. It also for this shortfall less than a century later no longer here to defend themselves from we were promised four years ago. At a previous meeting, residents living in of Chosen Freeholders on no less than 18 seems as though the business members of in the Civil War. It was an imperfect such a reprehensible comparison. Are When will someone get the message: this area stated they had no problem with pages including a picture square in the The Alliance are getting the short shrift. revolution, but stunning in its day none- those who are fighting to crush human you can’t spend what you don’t have. their Cingular cell phones. A meeting is middle of page 1 of Board Chairman Rick County residents keeping an eye on theless for its liberalism that shook the freedoms today in Baghdad and Fallujah There is only one source of revenue for scheduled on Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. Proctor, who is up for reelection this year. their mailboxes will see that just like very foundation of a world in which mon- cut from the same cloth as the men who the State of New Jersey and it’s from taxes. at the Westfield Municipal Building to dis- Numerous other pictures included the clockwork, a few days prior to the general archies and despotisms were the rule. It once fought to secure those very free- Jon Corzine is out of touch with the cuss cell towers and action may be taken. other two freeholders who are also up for election, the fall edition of Union County was a seminal moment in human history. doms at Saratoga and Yorktown? Any- average citizen; he reminds me of Marie The public input is vital and all interested reelection, Nancy Ward and Angel Directions will be delivered. It is just Fast forward to today. What are these one with a sense of history knows the Antoinette. When the starving people of persons are urged to attend this meeting as Estrada, with quotes attributed to them. about guaranteed that featured in pictures terrorists, whom Mr. Seagull absurdly answer, even if Mr. Seagull somehow France had no bread, her answer to the more of these communication antennae are The Union County Alliance is a 401c and articles will be the three Union County views as the moral equivalents of our does not. problem was “let them eat cake.” being planned for the future. nonprofit funded by dues collected from Freeholders whose names will appear on Founding Fathers, fighting for? Under Brad Schaeffer Thomas Lienhard Jenny Schuvart its members. The publication is paid for the ballot just a few days later. the leadership of a Jordanian (indig- Westfield Westfield Westfield 4/7.#/5.429 :(67),(/' 6800,7 &INE7INES3PIRITS-ARKETPLACE 6ISITUSONLINE ATWWWTOWNANDCOUNTRYWINECOMANDGETNEWRELEASES EMAILONLYCUSTOMERPRICING RATINGS SAVINGS WINECLUBSAND-/2%
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The ebrate Flag Day with a special pre- museum’s gift shop also will be open. sentation this Sunday, June 12, from Admission to the museum is $2 for 2 to 4 p.m. Flag Day is observed adults, 50 cents for students and free nationally on June 14. for children under age six. Fran Gold of Westfield will portray On Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. Betsy Ross, who according to legend to 2 p.m., the museum’s annual Aunt made the first American flag. Ms. Carrie’s Attic Sale will take place on Gold will offer a history of the flag, the grounds. The rain date is Sunday, some interesting facts about it and the June 26. Museum members, friends do’s and don’t’s of taking care of and neighbors have been contribut- one’s flag. ing items all year for this sale. Costumed docents will provide After this event, the museum will tours of the restored 1740 farmhouse be closed for the summer and will throughout the afternoon. The last reopen on Sunday, September 18. For Douglas William Hansen, Jr. and Miss Kristin Marie Averill tour will begin at 3:30 p.m. more information about the museum, Additionally, Melinda Mucha of its educational programs and volun- Roselle Park and Sherry Lange of teer opportunities, please call (908) Miss Kristin Marie Averill Cranford will prepare foods over the 232-1776. To Wed Douglas Hansen, Jr. Picatinny Colonel to Present Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Averill maceutical Research & Development Talk to Old Guard Today of Union Township, Hunterdon in Raritan and is pursuing a master’s Ms. Margaret Lynn Anderson and Philippe John Gabriel County have announced the en- degree in management and business WESTFIELD – The Old Guard of employees at ARDEC (including off- gagement of their daughter, Miss strategy at Rutgers University. Westfield will welcome Picatinny site locations) generate world class Kristin Marie Averill of Annandale, The future bridegroom, a 1994 Arsenal Colonel John A. Merkwan at war-fighting capabilities for the Army to Douglas William Hansen, Jr., graduate of North Hunterdon High its meeting today, Thursday, June 9, with technologies that are affordable, Philippe J. Gabriel to Marry also of Annandale. He is the son of School, received a bachelor’s degree at 9:30 a.m. at the Westfield Area “Y,” supportable and fully integrated in Ms. Marcia Hansen of Clinton and in marine affairs and political science 220 Clark Street in Westfield. Army, Navy, Marine and Special Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Hansen, from the University of Rhode Island Colonel Merkwan will discuss how Operations war-fighting platforms Sr. of Annandale. in Kingston in 1998. He also earned a Picatinny is supporting United and weapons. Ms. Margaret L. Anderson A 1995 graduate of North Hunterdon master’s degree in maritime systems States’ troops in Iraq and Afghani- Most recently, Colonel Merkwan Dr. and Mrs. Munir Gabriel of from Boston University in 2004. He High School, the bride-elect was from Stevens Institute of Technol- stan. There will be time for ques- was Commander of the United States Westfield have announced the engage- is employed as Associate Director awarded a bachelor’s degree in chem- ogy. Mr. Hansen is a project manager tions and discussion after the talk, Army Contracting Command Europe ment of their son, Philippe John Gabriel of Research Computing at Vertex istry from the University of Delaware for APM Terminals in Port Elizabeth. and guests are welcome. and Principal Assistant responsible of Boston, Mass., to Ms. Margaret Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, in Newark in 1999. She is a research The couple plans to be married in The colonel currently serves as for contracting, where he was re- Lynn Anderson of Wellesley, Mass. Mass. associate at Johnson & Johnson Phar- September. Deputy Director of United States sponsible for providing contingency She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ms. Anderson, a 1992 graduate of Army Armament Research, Devel- and installation contracting support Anthony Donato of Wellesley, for- Westfield High School, was awarded opment and Engineering Center to the Army’s only forward deployed merly of Westfield. a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Workshop to Offer Advice (ARDEC). corps and to all United States Army A 1996 graduate of Westfield High Rosemont College in Philadelphia, The 2,659 civilian and military Europe units and supporting organi- School, the future bridegroom re- Pa. in 1996. The bride-elect is em- On Starting Small Business zations. ceived his Bachelor of Science de- ployed as the Art Director at Van- gree in Biochemistry from Boston tage Deluxe World Travel in Boston. SCOTCH PLAINS – On Wednes- It is designed to provide individu- Teen Group to Watch Neighborhood Council College in 2000 and his Master of A September wedding is planned day, June 15, the Scotch Plains Public als who are in business or thinking of Napoleon Dynamite Science degree in Bioinformatics in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Library will present a free, compre- starting a business with information Offers Free Screenings hensive workshop in cooperation with on the business loan programs and FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- WESTFIELD – The Westfield the Kean University Small Business technical assistance program offered morial Library Teen Group will cel- Neighborhood Council has an- Seaman Borom Completes Development Center. by the SBA. ebrate the Summer Solstice on Tues- nounced that free screenings for blood Entitled “Building and Financing Registration is required and the day, June 21, with a screening of the pressure and blood sugar are avail- Your Small Business,” the 9:30 a.m. group size is limited. To register or movie Napoleon Dynamite at 5:30 able the third Wednesday of every U.S. Navy Basic Training workshop will be conducted by the obtain further information, please call p.m. in the Fanwood Room. month from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the United States Small Business Admin- (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204. Napoleon Dynamite is the story of a council’s offices. SCOTCH PLAINS – Seaman Re- is “Battle Stations,” an exercise in- istration (SBA) and the New Jersey The library is located at 1927 Bartle listless and alienated teenager who de- The screenings are a service to the cruit Tiffany M. Borom, the daugh- tended to give recruits the skills and Small Business Development Center. Avenue. cides to help his new friend win the community sponsored by Pastor D. ter of Karynn M. Simpson of Scotch confidence they need to succeed in class presidency in their small Mid- Pryce of the Seventh Day Adventist Plains and William F. Borom of the fleet. western high school, while also dealing Church. Free health awareness infor- Plainfield, recently completed “Battle Stations” is designed to with his bizarre family life back home. mation also is available. United States Navy basic training at galvanize the basic warrior attributes Refreshments will be served and The Westfield Neighborhood Coun- Recruit Training Command in Great of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and Now Accepting Reservations For the room will be air-conditioned. For cil is located at 127 Cacciola Place in Lakes, Ill. endurance in each recruit through the more information, please call Nancy Westfield. For more information, During the eight-week program, practical application of basic Navy at (908) 322-6400. please call (908) 233-2772. Seaman Borom completed a variety skills and the core values of Honor, of training, including classroom study Courage and Commitment. Its dis- and practical instruction on naval cus- tinctly “Navy” flavor was designed to toms, first aid, firefighting, water take into account what it means to be ather’s safety and survival, and shipboard a Sailor. F D and aircraft safety. An emphasis also Seaman Borom is a 1998 graduate ay was placed on physical fitness. of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Sunday, June 19th The capstone event of boot camp School. The Chelsea at Fanwood is pleased to hold their 2nd Annual Antique Car Show To Benefit the Fanwood PBA Local #123

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By REV. EDWARD H. CARLL evil does not run between one nation As New Pastor of St. Bart’s Our world is wracked with violence and another, or one group and an- By CASSIE LO glad you came.” and war. But Jesus said: “Blessed are other. It runs straight through every Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Reverend Paladino said he is look- the peacemakers, for they shall be human heart. (We reject the false SCOTCH PLAINS – The Rever- ing forward to working with St. Bart’s called the children of God” (Matt. teaching that America is a “Christian end John J. Paladino will be installed parishioners. He noted his primary 5:9). Innocent people, at home and nation,” representing only virtue, as the ninth Pastor of St. Bartholomew goal is, “to make St. Bart’s an exten- abroad, are increasingly threatened by while its adversaries are nothing but the Apostle Roman Catholic Church sion of home…a real community” with terrorist attacks. But Jesus said: “Love vicious.) in Scotch Plains this Saturday, June “faithful and compassionate people.” your enemies, pray for those who per- 4. Christ shows us that enemy-love 11, at 5 p.m. St. Bart’s is a fairly large church secute you” (Matt. 5:44). is the heart of the gospel. While we Before accepting his new position community, with 2,200 registered These words, which have never were yet enemies, Christ died for us at St. Bart’s, Reverend Paladino families from Summit, Garwood, been easy, seem all the more difficult (Rom. 5:8, 10). We are to show love served as the Chaplain at Muhlenberg Fanwood, Scotch Plains and other today, as violence in the world in- to our enemies even as we believe Regional Medical Center in surrounding municipalities. There are creases. The questions keep rising to God in Christ has shown love to us Plainfield, where he re- 300 children who at- the surface, if not in conversations in and to the whole world. ceived recognition and tend the pre-school the pews before worship, then in the Enemy-love does not mean capitu- praise for his heartfelt through eighth-grade parking lot afterwards: “Where is the lating to hostile agendas or domina- masses. program at the parish’s serious debate about what it means to tion. It does mean refusing to demon- AWARD-WINNING HOME…Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Herndon, the owners of this Reverend Paladino Catholic school, and confess Christ in a world of violence?” ize any human being created in God’s house at 815 Highland Avenue, will be among the recipients during the Westfield told The Westfield 500 children registered “Does Christian ‘realism’ mean re- image. (We reject the demonization Historic Preservation Commission’s presentation of its 13th Annual Harry Devlin Leader and The Scotch in the parish’s religious signing ourselves to an endless future of perceived enemies, which only Commendation Awards. The awards will be given next Thursday, June 16, at 7:30 Plains-Fanwood Times education program. of ‘pre-emptive wars’?” “Does it mean paves the way to abuse, and we reject p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Westfield Municipal Building. that he loved his job at A number of events turning a blind eye to torture and the mistreatment of prisoners, regard- the hospital and was were held earlier this massive civilian casualties?” “Does less of supposed benefits to their cap- leaving with mixed week in honor of Rever- it mean acting out of fear and resent- tors.) WHPC Scheduled to Present emotions. end Paladino’s installa- 5. Christ teaches us humility befit- “I was with people at tion. They will culmi- ment rather than respect and re- Rev. John J. Paladino straint?” ting forgiveness...It tempers all po- a very critical time in nate with the actual cer- Faithfully confessing Christ is the litical disagreements, and it allows Devlin Awards Next Week their lives. Families and emony and a light reception on June 11. that our own political perceptions, in church’s task, and never more so than WESTFIELD – The Westfield nized for restoration sensitive to the patients invited me into their lives at The church hosted a Holy Hour when its confession is co-opted by a complex world, may be wrong. (We original architecture. a deep level, and I was honored that I with Evening Prayer featuring a guest reject the false teaching that those Historic Preservation Commission fear, militarism and nationalism. In (WHPC) will present its 13th An- The winners of the WHPC’s recent got to do that,” he said. The popular speaker Monday, June 6, through this time of crisis, those of us who who are not for the United States Youth Art/Essay Contest also will be priest’s masses were so well received Wednesday, June 8. On Sunday, June politically are against it or that those nual Harry Devlin Commendation claim Christian heritage need a new Awards on Thursday, June 16, at honored that evening. They include: that the hospital started putting them 12, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a listen- confession of Christ. (This one, ex- who fundamentally question Ameri- Third Grade: Essay – First place, on close circuit television so people ing session with the new Pastor. St. can policies must be with the “evil- 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers cerpted from Sojourners Magazine, of the Westfield Municipal Build- Virginie Caspard, Franklin Elemen- could watch them in the lobby out- Bartholomew the Apostle Church is Fall 2004, may be a catalyst for con- doers.”) tary School, and second place, An- side of the chapel. located at 2032 Westfield Avenue. The Lord Jesus Christ is either au- ing, located at 425 East Broad tinued conversation among us…) Street. drew Castellone of Wilson Elemen- While he will miss working at 1. Jesus Christ, as attested in Holy thoritative for Christians, or he is not. tary School. Austin Hatch of Wilson Muhlenberg, Reverend Paladino is Mayor’s Saturday His Lordship cannot be set aside by Local property owners will be Scripture, knows no national bound- honored for their recent renovations, School won first place for art. pleased to be serving in Scotch Plains. aries. Those who confess his name any earthly power. His words may not Fifth Grade: Essay – First place, He has been in the area for five years, On Tap In Garwood be distorted for propagandistic pur- additions and/or landscaping sensi- are found throughout the earth. Our tive to historic preservation stan- Emily Smith, Franklin School; second and will live at St. Bart’s when he is GARWOOD – Garwood Mayor allegiance to Christ takes priority over poses. No nation-state may usurp the place, Jackson O’Leary, Franklin installed as Pastor. Dennis J. McCarthy will hold his place of God. dards. All are invited to attend. national identity. Homes to be honored, and their School; third place, Megan Sheil, During a recent service at St. Bart’s monthly Mayor’s Saturday on June 11 2. Christ commits Christians to a We believe that acknowledging Jefferson Elementary School, and at which he spoke, Reverend Paladino from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Municipal these truths is indispensable for fol- owners, are as follows: 629 strong presumption against war. The Tremont Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Honorable Mention, Abby Sawers, said, “When I think of parish life, I Building, located at 403 South Avenue. wanton destructiveness of modern lowers of Christ…and that peace- Wilson School. Art – First place, Emily think of this song,” at which time he Residents are invited to stop by to making is central to our vocation in a James Ohaus, addition/alterations warfare strengthens this obligation. sensitive to original architecture Bailey; second place, Robert Capaldo, proceeded to play the “Cheers” tele- discuss any concerns they have, or Standing in the shadow of the Cross, troubled world where Christ is Lord. and third place, Caroline Gelinne. All vision show theme song, which in- just to say hello and meet the mayor. Anyone out there with both a pas- and landscaping; 554 Lawrence Christians have a responsibility to Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Richard are from Wilson School. cludes the lyrics “Where everybody For more information, please call count the cost, speak out for the vic- sion for peacemaking and a new Con- Eighth grade: Essay – First place, knows your name/and they’re always (908) 789-0710. fession in a violent world? Sauerwein, restoration and land- tims, and explore every alternative scaping; 667 Fourth Avenue, Mr. Christine Clark; second place, Brit- before a nation goes to war. * * * * * * * and Mrs. John R. Hillard, period tany Cortinhal, and third place, Brian 3. Christ commands us to see not Reverend Carll is Senior Pastor of appropriate painting and landscap- Gingrich. Adria DeVita won Honor- only the splinter in our adversary’s the First United Methodist Church, ing; 675 Boulevard, Mr. and Mrs. able Mention. eye, but also the beam in our own. located at One East Broad Street in Henry J. Sacco, restoration and Art – First place, Danielle The distinction between good and Westfield. landscaping, and 725 Dartmoor, Gillyard and Dominique Gillyard; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Friss, alter- second place, Amanda Lojo, and ations and landscaping. third place, Emily Tebbetts. First Baptist Church Youth Other honorees include 323 Pros- Poster – First place, Paulina pect Street, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Cortes; second place, Grace Hanley, Farella, restoration and appropriate and third place, Dean Thompson. To Lead Service on Sunday painting and landscaping; 637 Elm Poetry – First place, Alexis Street, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Constantine. All the eighth grade WESTFIELD – Nearly two dozen lege in Staunton, Va., Ben Porter of Kinch, restoration and painting; 555 winners are from Edison Interme- sixth to 12th graders in the Youth the University of Wisconsin at Madi- Mountain Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. diate School. Group of the First Baptist Church son, and Jonathan Redeker of Ithaca Karl Duchek, restoration and paint- Westfield High School history stu- of Westfield, located at 170 Elm College in New York. ing; 575 Highland Avenue, Mr. and dents each won first place in the fol- Street, will plan and lead the 10:20 The service will be followed by an Mrs. Thomas Gordon, restoration lowing categories: Poetry, Allison a.m. worship service this Sunday, all-church picnic at the home of Min- and period appropriate roofing, and Fleder, 11th grade; Art, Sarah Pecker, June 12. ister of Adult Education Lou Ruprecht 815 Highland Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. 10th grade, and Photography, Annie The youth choir will sing with a in Califon. Members will carpool to Rogers Herndon, addition sensitive Peyton, 11th grade. visiting praise team from the the cookout, and newcomers are wel- to original structure. Millington Baptist Church. Indi- come. For more information, please Additionally, 74-76 Elm Street, vidual students will write and present call (908) 233-2278 or email D & H Realty (David Sutter, owner the call to worship, opening and com- [email protected]. of Lancaster Ltd) will be recog- munity prayers, children’s moments TTrreateat DadDad toto aa SpecialSpecial FatherFather’’ss DayDay atat and other spoken elements of wor- ship. They also will provide all sup- port services, such as greeters and ushers. In lieu of the traditional sermon, TheThe JOLLJOLLYY TROLLEYTROLLEY six graduating high school seniors will each share a few minutes of Call for Reservations Today! Dad will enjoy a testimony. They are Jeff Greenlaw, June special menu and Erin Klein and David Torres of Father’s Day is Sunday, 19th. Westfield High School; Alicia Unlimited Salad Bar. 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Westfield Pupils Place First In Destination Imagination WESTFIELD – On May 29, 13 at the elementary school level, which Westfield students and their fami- asked the fourth and fifth graders to lies traveled to Knoxville, Tenn. to create and perform a live radio broad- compete in the 2005 Destination cast complete with technical sound Imagination Global Finals at The effects, an eccentric character, late University of Tennessee. breaking news bulletin and a commer- IT’S A TIE…Winners of the Westfield Academic Tournament from Edison THEIR SOLES WERE MADE FOR WALKIN’…Park Middle School’s ‘Healing Intermediate School pose with one of the student’s mothers, Mrs. Chartrain. Soles,’ pictured, left to right, are: front row; Marcia Hack, Katherine Pollard, Sue They include, pictured, left to right: Bobby O’Rourke, Justin Lo, Nick Zazzara, Trudy Lopez-Cohen, Paul Kobliska, Angela Agosta, and Donna Bruno; Chartrain and Henry Zhang. and back row; Gail Williams, Donna Thomas, Michelle Hart, Julianne Arnold, Lorraine Savoy, Ralph Gerace, Roseann Fleming, Nicole Manziano, Cindy Kay, John Scholz, Joy Ogunyemi, Bonnie Thompson, Lauren Rogalin, Kathy Lippmann, Edison, Roosevelt Schools Barbara McGuane, Aimee Sanchez and Pat Vecchione. Not pictured, are: Kelli Covert, Kristy Donohue, Marilyn Ferro, Kevin Holloway, Jeannine Liana, Mary Mulligan and Jennifer Sellman. Win Academic Tournament WESTFIELD – Edison and liminary rounds with all teams com- Roosevelt Intermediate Schools (EIS peting head to head against three Park Middle’s ‘Healing Soles’ and RIS) in Westfield tied for first different opponents. place in the first annual Westfield The eight teams with the highest Will Walk for Life June 10-11 Academic Tournament on May 21. combined scores then competed in A total of 10 teams competed from single elimination rounds, culmi- SCOTCH PLAINS — On Friday dents set up collection jars, receiving five local schools in the tournament nating in a final championship and Saturday, June 10 and 11, 31 staff credit for pennies and deductions for hosted by EIS. round. The questions covered his- members from Park Middle School silver coins and dollar bills that were The event ended in a tie with co- tory/geography, mathematics, sci- in Scotch Plains will join hundreds of collected. Of course, students raced winners from EIS: Nick Chartrain, ence, literature/grammar, sports, others at Scotch Plains-Fanwood to empty their pockets and piggy Justin Lo, Bobby O’Rourke and current events and general knowl- High School’s (SPFHS) “Relay for banks of loose change, filling their Henry Zhang, and from RIS: Dalton edge. Life” event benefiting the American own grade’s jar with pennies while Mack, Andrew Marino and Yixiao The Brain Bowl Club members Cancer Society. adding other coins and bills to the Wang. from Westfield have been practic- The teammates on Park’s “Healing jars of other grades. DESTINED FOR GREATNESS...The Westfield Destination Imagination St. Bartholomew’s Interparochial ing throughout the year for the tour- team captured first place during the Global Finals at The University of School in Scotch Plains and Hillside Soles” team will take turns running After a week of competition, the Tennessee. The competition was held on May 29. Pictured, left to right, are: nament, which took place from 8:30 and/or walking throughout the night “Healing Soles” team learned that the Alex Goldscmidt, Tyler Varian, Matt Ragoza, Brian Pollock, Rory Fitzpatrick, Avenue School in Cranford finished a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the track that encircles the SPFHS students had raised $2,629.14 on be- David Verchick, Hannah McRoberts, and Team Manager Sherry Varian. with quarter-final winners and a Westfield public school students football field. The staff members will half of the American Cancer Society. semi-final winning team. who are interested in participating walk in honor of those whose lives The teachers were amazed and thank- Destination Imagination is a prob- cial that made an outlandish claim. Every school’s team was com- in next year’s competition are wel- have been touched by cancer, espe- ful for the generosity of all their stu- lem-solving competition for students The students created sound effects, prised of four members with an adult come to join the Brain Bowl Club at cially their colleague, Sharon Caruso, dents that made this donation possible. of all ages. In early spring, each state original music, lyrics, props, costumes moderator. There were three pre- EIS and RIS. who lost a battle with cancer earlier Members of Park’s “Healing Soles” holds its regional and state competi- and script, all depicting an authentic this school year. fundraising team include: Gail Will- tions with the first place finishers 1940’s-style radio broadcast. Park students also participated in iams, Donna Thomas, Michelle Hart, moving onto the Global Finals. The second team from Westfield the “Relay for Life” by joining in a Julianne Arnold, Lorraine Savoy, With nearly 15,000 people in at- also did exceptionally well by plac- recent school-wide penny war in sup- Ralph Gerace, Roseann Fleming, tendance and over 900 teams from ing 11th out of 55 total teams for their port of their teachers. Nicole Manziano, Cindy Kay, John the United States, Canada, South challenge, “Dizzy Derby,” also at Early in May, the “Healing Soles” Scholz, Joy Ogunyemi, Bonnie Th- America, Europe and Asia compet- the elementary school level. This participants kicked off the fundraiser ompson, Lauren Rogalin, Kathy ing, Westfield’s team brought home technical challenge required the team, by showing a slide presentation of Lippmann, Barbara McGuane, Aimee the first place title and trophy. This Zoomer’s 56, to construct a working last year’s relay and introducing their Sanchez, Pat Vecchione, Marcia year, Westfield sent two teams to vehicle with a technical power source students to high school students Mike Hack, Katherine Pollard, Sue the competition. that could perform a series of tasks, Baumwoll, Melissa Koerner, and Zazzara, Trudy Lopez-Cohen, Paul One of the teams, WDIW, com- and create and perform a skit that tied Brooke Price, members of the SPFHS Kobliska, Angela Agosta, Donna peted against the largest number of together all of the tasks. group SMAC (Student Movement Bruno, Kelli Covert, Kristy Donohue, teams ever assembled for one chal- Destination Imagination is one of Against Cancer). Marilyn Ferro, Kevin Holloway, lenge. With 72 teams competing, the world’s largest creativity and prob- The SPFHS students educated the Jeannine Liana, Mary Mulligan and Westfield’s WDIW secured the first lem-solving programs for students of middle school students about SMAC, Jennifer Sellman. place title. They set another record all ages, with thousands of partici- the success of last year’s relay (over For more information about the “Re- as the first team from New Jersey to pants in 47 US states, 15 countries $150,000 was raised) and the work of lay for Life” at SPFHS or to make a ever win a Global Final title in the and Canadian provinces. The pro- FIRST PLACE WINNERS…The students who captured first place during the American Cancer Society. donation, please contact Dana La Grasso, history of Destination Imagination. gram helps kids build important, life- the Westfield Academic Tournament also include, pictured, left to right: During the penny war, Park stu- SMAC advisor, at (908) 889-8600. 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Senior Class President Rebecca Students who were recognized for their Schulman started the evening with a sa- achievements in specific science subjects lute to the flag, and a welcoming speech were Ben Wieder (Physics 2 AP), Qiaozi was offered by WHS Principal Dr. Robert Yang (Chemistry 2 AP), Christina Petix, who began the awards portion of Cordeiro (Biology 2 AP) and Elsa Werner EXCEPTIONAL WORK…Dr. William Foley, Westfield Superintendent of the night by giving the President’s Awards (Earth Science). Schools, left, and Westfield High School Principal Robert Petix attended the to 70 seniors who had a 3.7 grade point Dr. Maria Schmidt and Karen Stark Outstanding Scholars of Union County Breakfast and congratulated seniors average or higher. awarded Garrett Cockren, Andrew Levy, Christina Cordeiro and Benjamin Wieder, who were named “Outstanding Thirty-four of the President’s Award Dina Ragab and Jackie Burns, who served Scholars,” representing Westfield High School. winners were also named Edward J. as the Model United Nation’s first female Cassandra Lo for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bloustein Distinguished Scholars. HARD WORK PAYS OFF...Westfield High School Principal Dr. Robert Petix Secretary General in 20 years, awards The next group of awards were an- presents the Westfield Foundation’s scholarship, which matched the Colonel and for Social Studies. Cordeiro, Wieder Named nounced by members of the community Mrs. Henry Bayard McCoy Scholarship, to Lauren Winchester. Chris Hild and Lauren Winchester won who were directly involved in choosing the largest scholarships of the evening. the winners of the scholarships. presented the Laurence F. Green Achieve- the Nancy Didier Memorial Award. Chris won the Colonel and Mrs. Henry Outstanding Scholars The Charles E. Brown Prize in History ment Award to two of her students, Jenni- Katie Fahrenthold, Christy King, Bayard McCoy Scholarship and Lauren WESTFIELD — Westfield High Christina will begin her studies at was presented to Rebecca Perch. The fer Connor and David Firestone. Michelle Kuppersmith, Rebecca Perch received the matching scholarship from School seniors Benjamin Wieder and Harvard University this fall, while Norman “Flip” Chambliss Award was Chris Hild received the Barry Judd and David Reinhardt were praised for the Westfield Foundation. They were rec- given to senior athletes Christina Henry Memorial Scholarship, while Katie their progress in German. ognized for their leadership, respect for Christina Cordeiro were honored at Benjamin will attend The University and Ed Kramkowski. Mike Biel, Gene Fahrenthold and Jackie De La Fuente Lindsay DeGiralamo, Sasha Sharif and others and sportsmanship. the 20th annual Recognition Break- of Pennsylvania. Edward Chen, Jeff Pate, Brendan Sullivan earned Westfield Education Association Ally Turitz were commended for their National Merit Scholarships were fast for Outstanding Scholars of Union Westfield Superintendent of and Ashley Yuro received the Katherine scholarships. The Westfield Association dedication to the Italian and Scott Fishberg awarded to Christina Cordeiro and Qiaozi County on May 25. Schools Dr. William Foley, this year’s E. Cuthbertson Memorial Scholarship, of Educational Secretaries Scholarship received the Laura Meierhans Memorial Yang, and a special mention was made of At the end of each school year, chairperson of the Scholars’ Break- which is given in memory of special was awarded to David Ganz and Katelyn Scholarship for his superiority in Latin. finalists Jake Brandman, Gilad Edleman based on their scholastic achievements, fast, called Christina and Benjamin education student Katie Cuthbertson. Hoens received the Westfield Associa- Rebecca Korn received the Mark Hardy and David Reinhardt. a male and female student from each “exemplary young people whose aca- Former WHS Journalism Teacher tion of Administrators and Supervisors Memorial Award. Winners of other Club and Organiza- public high school in the county are demic excellence and interest in sci- Charlotte Faltermayer presented the Scholarship. Dave Iannazzone was given the Span- tional Awards, read by Dr. Petix, were named Outstanding Scholars and ence is matched by athletic accom- Edmund K. Faltermayer Journalism Next, Dr. Petix announced that Martin ish Service Award and David Reinhardt Dina Ragab, Lisa Basile, Justin Tullo, awarded certificates from the Union plishments and service to the com- Scholarship to Annie Onishi. Dolores Maruschak was named the PTSO Out- received the award for having the highest Lauren Gelmetti, Robin Streit, Ben County Superintendents’ Association. munity.” Graves presented a scholarship to Sasha standing Teacher of the Year, Martha average in the Spanish program. Wieder, Leah DiMatteo, Michelle Sharif to commemorate the life of her Bailey was named Distinguished Teacher Sasha Sharif was given the Depart- Kuppersmith, Jeff Pate, Katelyn Hoens, friend, Dorothy Kirkley, who was an ac- of the Year, and Marc Silbergeld received ment Award for her outstanding dedica- Rich Whitehead, Lisa Zhang, Christy tive member of Westfield’s Martin Luther the Robert and Linda Foose Memorial tion to the entire Foreign Language pro- King, Emily Ortuso, John Paul King, Jr. Association. Award. gram as she is currently enrolled in four Bartolomeo, David Ganz, Lizzie Lisa Basile was awarded the Steven The Department Awards were given languages. Trimble, Qiaozi Yang and Megan Lapidus Memorial Scholarship, which to students who excelled in a certain Dr. Regina Kiczek gave awards to Mark Valenti. commemorates Mr. Lapidus, who was subject. Ms. Mickulick awarded the Doss (Advanced Placement (AP) Statis- Jeff Dresely won a special award given known for fighting for First Amendment English Department award winners. tics), John Kerr (Pre-Calculus Honors), in honor of Lisa Novick, a member of the freedoms. Katie Okamoto won the Margaret Michael Adamcik (Pre-Calculus), Ashley Class of 2005 who passed away earlier in The Douglas J. Odenkirk Memorial Dietrick award for outstanding writing, Molson and Nikke Chumpitaz (Funda- the school year. Award was given to Katherine Cross for Lindsay Seagull was given the English use at a vocational business or trade school. Department Book Award and Neda VIEWING THE WATCHUNG MOUNTAINS The Optimist Club Youth Volunteer Award Simaika received the English Depart- was given to Gregory Ryan, Jr., who ment Book Lovers Award. Sarah Masel helped construct the handicapped-acces- won an award for her excellence in sible playground at the Memorial Pool journalism. for his Eagle Scout project. Dr. Suzanne Jacobus presented several David Riggs for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING FLIGHT…Eighth grade students of Ann-Margaret Shannon and Anne Gino Jannotti of the Westfield Chapter awards to each language in the Foreign Bergin at Edison Intermediate School in Westfield witnessed the successful of UNICO presented three $1,000 schol- Language Department. Allison Clancy, launch of their mathematically-proportioned handmade kites. arships to Leah DiMatteo, Emily Ortuso Camille Hausheer, Kayli Spialter, Justin and Lindsay Seagull. The Westfield Goncalves, David Reinhardt and Pat Rizk Woman’s Spanish Club Award was pre- received awards for their dedication to Edison Intermediate Pupils sented to Neda Simaika, who has the the FLAG program. Camille and Kayli highest grade in the WHS Spanish pro- were also awarded for their excellence in gram. French, while Gilad Edelman received Told to ‘Go Fly a Kite’ Monica Sull, Ashvin Vijayakumar, Gre- gory Ryan, Jr., Jared Messina and Leah WESTFIELD — Mathematic using measurement, proportion and ge- DiMatteo received the Westfield Jaycees JUXTAPOSE teachers Ann-Margaret Shannon and ometry. Scholarship for $1,000. Anne Bergin at Edison Intermediate Each team member had a different Former Mayor of Westfield Thomas GALLERY School (EIS) in Westfield needed responsibility: historian, scientist, Jardim presented Andrew Levy with the sunny skies and a good breeze for the foreperson and design artist. Class Westfield Democratic Committee’s Pub- final phase of their students’ projects. presentations were made that included lic Service Award and Garrett Cockren For approximately one week, the the naming of the kite and its histori- and James McCabe received the Westfield eighth graders in both classes learned cal significance. Republican Committee’s Public Service the practical uses of mathematics by One of the kites was named “Lucy Awards. The three pupils have helped constructing kites. in the Sky with Diamonds,” for The improve their respective political parties Working in teams of four students, Beatles’ hit song of three decades ago. at the high school level. the teenage inventors began with a pa- On May 27, almost all the students WHS Guidance Counselor Rahama Harewood presented Awareness Club per pattern measuring 8 inches by 11 were successful in flying their kites Book Awards to Alexandria Brummell, In Our “Mediterranean” Dining Room inches. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN the Raiders graduated two main in- Ed Zazzali and Matt Powers. They Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times gredients necessary for success and were the sparkplugs. They kept the Fielding nearly the same team that were not able to use last year’s ace team upbeat in the dugout and on the won the Union County title last year, pitcher James Scalfaro until late in field. We lost that and we didn’t have much was expected from the senior- the season, and finished the season the pitching rotation without Scalfaro. heavy Scotch Plains-Fanwood base- with a 13-11 record. Last year, he was All-County. It was ball team this season. Unfortunately, “It was the same team except for disappointing with him going down this year. Not being full strength, not being able to pitch hurt our team a lot,” said Raider Head Coach Tom Baylock. Who did rise to the top, however, was senior shortstop/pitcher Chris David B. Corbin (Columbia state sectional files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times QUALIFYING FOR THE STATE DOUBLES TOURNEY…Blue Devil junior Lee Bernstein, left, and senior Brian Kender D’Annunzio who led the team in took top honors at first doubles in the UCT and completed their season with a 19-6 record. They also qualified for the state nearly every offensive category. He tournament. led the team in hits with 33, home runs (HR) with five, doubles with 11, runs scored with 27, RBI with 26 and BLUE DEVILS WIN 15TH CONSECUTIVE WC CROWN batting average (BA) at .471. On the mound, he had a 3-3 record and led the team in strikeouts with 38 and in earned run average (ERA) at 3.61. Westfield Net Boys Highlight “Chris was our best player. He was the leader. He was the captain. He did everything,” said Baylock. “When Scalfaro was down and we needed a pitcher, he became our number one Season With County Crown pitcher. He threw a five-hitter in the state tournament and two of them By DAVID B. CORBIN Kapner became the all-time of the best tennis players in the state. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin (May 2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times were bunt singles. He gave up one big winningest coach – soccer, swim- Despite getting off to a slow 1-7 start, DOING IT ALL…Raider Chris D’Annunzio did it all for the Raiders and led his hit and that was the difference in the Freshmen mixed well with upper- ming, tennis – in WHS history when he finished 16-16 and placed fifth in team in nearly every offensive category. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 classmen to earn the Westfield High his team defeated No. 11 Bergen the UCT. School (WHS) boys tennis team a 21- Catholic, 3-2, in Westfield on April “He got off to a very difficult start 7 record this season, but more impor- 26. His career record now stands at a given our schedule. Those great teams YOUNGER CRACKS TWO HOMERS, GETS THREE RBI tantly, this group recaptured the Union smooth 750-300-34. have even greater first singles play- County Tournament (UCT) champi- With a schedule that featured early- ers. He kept his nose to the grindstone onship that had been in the hands of a season showdowns with state powers and provided great leadership,” said strong Summit program for seven Millburn, Bridgewater-Raritan and Kapner. “All three of our seniors pro- Cardinals Nip Dodgers, 3-2, years. The Blue Devils had last won Livingston, senior first singles player vided great leadership.” the UCT on May 13, 1998. Alec Wasserman had to face several CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 “The highlight of the season was recapturing the Union County title In WF World Series Game 2 after seven years, and winning it in dramatic fashion. We owned it during the 80’s and 90’s,” said Blue Devil By DAVID B. CORBIN three series. Dodger pitcher C.J. Meyer tossed a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Cardinals won the regular sea- one-hitter in his three innings and Head Coach George Kapner. He Baseball at its best is played on the son with a 14-1 record but the Dodg- recorded three strikeouts. Reliever added, “Also winning our 15th con- small diamond, not the large dia- ers, who have been playing well all Andrew Garfinkel pitched three in- secutive Watchung Conference title mond of the major leagues. The rea- season, caught fire in the playoffs, nings and allowed five hits. in a row and getting 20 plus wins. son is the presence of heart and soul. beating the Orioles and Mets to reach Cardinal Tim Younger provided the That’s a sign of a winning team given Game 2 of the Westfield Majors Base- the finals where they defeated the offensive power with a solo home run our schedule.” ball World Series between the Cardi- Cardinals in a 6-5 thriller in Game 1. in the fourth inning and the eventual nals and the Dodgers had just that. The Cardinals defeated the White Sox game-winning two-run blast in the Shallcross, Arbes Lead With talent, key hitting and a never to reach the finals. sixth. Steve Korn belted a double Union in Freedom Cup give up attitude, the game ended in a The Cardinal pitching trio of Joe while Nate Mitchell, Nick Matthews 3-2 thriller in favor of the Cardinals at Kaczmarsky, Steve Reiss and Brett and Reiss each added a single. Ryan Westfield High School senior Ryan Gumbert Field on June 2, setting up a Ryan recorded five strikeouts and lim- Murray and Sammy Meyer singled Shallcross and junior Jimmy Arbes Game 3 showdown in the best of ited the Dodgers to only two hits. for the Dodgers. led the Union County golf team to a “If they had an MVP in the league, 9-4 victory over Middlesex County David B. Corbin (Union County tournament files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times I think, hands down, he (Younger) in the Freedom Cup at Metuchen Golf BLUE DEVIL TEAM LEADERS…Ryan Shallcross, pictured, and Jimmy Arbes would be the MVP. He plays the field. and Country Club in Edison on June led the Union County golf team to a 9-4 victory over Middlesex County in the He pitches, but he is an intelligent kid 1. 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School swim teams that have won more Fielding just three seniors and fin- 28 hits, including two home runs, five was key. gia, North Carolina, New Hampshire, And one of them was back in 1949, state championships (29, including 20 ishing with a fine 16-10 record, the triples and two doubles, scored 23 “She is a solid shortstop and has the Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, when the NJSIAA awarded the titles. by the boys) than any school in the state. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School runs and had 19 RBI. Senior pitcher fire that is needed to play that posi- Pennsylvania and New Jersey. There The only “on the field” sectional title ALUMNI SWIM MEET girls softball team’s season could not Jess Moore accumulated and ERA of tion,” said Covert. were so many cars, it could’ve been a for WHS came in 1988, when the Kevin Here’s the updated rosters for the be called a disappointment. A posi- 0.64, in six games. She allowed 26 Juniors, right fielder Lauren Grateful Dead concert. In a way, it was. Stock-Clint Factor-led team rebounded Alumni Swim Meet to be held this tive outlook could be contributed pri- hits, struck 41 and walked 24. Benovengo and centerfielder Kelli Last Saturday at the 910 Tice Place from an opening round loss in the county Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Westfield marily to the togetherness of the team. “Jess is a great pitcher. She throws Kaskiw compiled a solid wall in the home of Karen Clarkson, hundreds of tournament to A.L. Johnson to beat a Y’s Wallace Pool. The meet is the Se- Everyone was involved in every game hard and that is something you can’t outfield. his former athletes, coaches, friends tough field in North Jersey Section 2 nior Project for swim team co-captain whether on the field or on the bench. teach,” said Covert “Defensively, Kelli had a mind of and family came to pay their last re- Group 4. Lauren Winchester. “We have talent all throughout the Senior leftfielder Janee Easley had her own. She has a great eye for the spects to her father, Walt Clarkson, the In the opening round they knocked ALUMNI MEN (15): Peter Heesch, line up and the girls played well to- a tremendous year. “She came out ball and knows where to go when she former WHS athlete/teacher/coach who off Morristown 4-2, followed by wins Don Mutz, Joe Wilson, Peter Harley, gether and enjoy the game, said Raider passed away two weeks earlier. over Livingston (13-3) and Elizabeth Dan Morgan, Chris Banta, Ted Ritter, Head Coach Kelly Covert. There were lots of snapshot pictures of (15-8) that set up a sectional title game Seth Burstein, Matt Vidovich, Ray Junior pitcher Elaine Piniat, who Coach, talking with his athletes or, more against Bloomfield. WHS won 7-2 and Encarnacion, Chris Heinen, Kyle and has been known for her consistency likely, running. Old black and white pho- faced No. 1-ranked Memorial of West Keith McCloskey, Vinny Shen, John tos. Say what you want, but black and New York in the state semifinals. Me- Chiesa. Coach: George Kapner. and discipline, compiled a 12-8 record ALUMNI WOMEN (13): Kerry with a 1.04 ERA. She faced 518 bat- white photos bring back better memories morial notched a 2-1 victory and went than color photos for me. And the one on to win Group 4. Ritter, Bethany Dresely, Cassie Lo, ters, allowed 100 hits, sat down 122 Becky Fallon, Suzanna Fowler, Tovah batters and walked 19. with Coach talking to his state champi- The 1994 Devils won 24 games, but onship swimming relay, including the lost to Elizabeth 11-7 in the sectional Tripp, Alexis (Hay) Bradley, Karen “We depended a lot on Elaine and late Danny Nichols, was particularly mov- final. A year later, WHS reset the school Kurtz, Jessalyn (Kunicky) Brodie, she got the job done, said coach Co- ing for at least one person there. record with 27 victories, but lost to Allison Korner, Melissa Wells, Alyson vert. “She truly enjoys the game. I The best story of the day came from Morristown 5-3 in the sectional final. Goodman, Danielle Heffernan. Coach: have not seen someone with this love a source we’ll just call “Uncle Joe”. He An irony of this year’s sectional final Bev Torok. for softball in a very long time.” remembered an indoor track meet at was that both the baseball and softball VARSITY WOMEN (13): Amanda According to Covert, the most the Jersey City Armory, or New York teams were playing at Hunterdon Cen- Dickson, Lisa Zhang, Kirsten Selert, memorable games the Raiders came Armory, back in the early 1960s. tral, and both games were scoreless until Jackie DeLaFuente, Neda Simaika, up against were Cranford, Union and Westfield had a loaded 4x800 relay. the bottom of the sixth inning, when the Danielle Partenope, Callie Meserole, Westfield. “We had to battle back in The runners’ names might have been hosts scored the winning runs. And both Emily Bregman, Katie Morgan, Caitlyn all of these games,” she explained. Gerry McGowan, Dave Coleman, Steve WHS teams concluded 17-10 seasons. Oster, Lauren McCurdy, Alexi Kuska, “After losing to Cranford and Atwood and Steve Calvert, he couldn’t ‘RECORD’ YEAR AT Y Cat Winchester. Coach: Jaime Ruszala. Westfield early in the season, the girls remember. But Coach felt his team had The swimming program at the VARSITY MEN (18): Jeff Dresely, knew we had to focus and play our a great shot at the national record. And Westfield Y continues to just get better Brandon Cuba, Evan Vanarelli, Kyle game. The second time we played Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times they were on pace to do exactly that and better. This past year, the team Murray, P.J. Harley, Pat Daurio, Ben them, we did just that. However, it THE BEST OF 2005…The Raider softball team finished with a, 16-10 season. when the official gave the runners the broke 25 team records, including some Holt, Phil Anton, Greg Blanton, Brian doesn’t matter who you play, but how Pictured left to right, are: front row; Jillian Lusk, Elaine Piniat, Jess Moore and gun lap … one lap too soon. The race that went as far back as 1973. Corea, Colin Sullivan, Matt Green, Matt you play.” Tayler Cianciotta; second row, Janee Easley, Allie Brown, Caitlin Driscoll and ended one lap too soon and so there The majority of record-breaking was Blutfield, Matt Gelmetti, Matt Haddad, Lauren Benovengo; third row, Assistant Coach Groetsch, Kelli Kaskiw, Nicole would be no national record. set by the 11-12 swimmers, led by Kyle Mike Rediker, Mike Kane, Jon Holt. The team finished with a .298 bat- Colineri, Melissa Sette, Lauren Mains and Head Coach Kelly Covert. ting average (BA) with 216 hits, 16 “Walt was fuming. He kicked a chair Higgins and Elaine Anderson on the Coach: Bruce Johnson. The Alumni team has been installed homeruns, 16 triples, 28 doubles and and showed us what she was all about,” gets it,” said Covert. clear across the armory,” the source girls’ side and Mike Oster and Matt recalled. “Like Bobby Knight.” Meserole on the boys’ side. as a slight favorite, although the 87 walks. A very pleasant surprise in said Covert. “She moved from the Mains was solid behind the plate. Varsity’s depth could make the differ- the lineup was sophomore catcher ninth position in the lineup to be our Frank Kelly, a member of the great Higgins set five 11-12 girls records, She threw out six runners trying to 4x100 relay team of 1978 along with in the 50, 100, 1000 and 1650 free and ence. And with day-of-the-meet en- Lauren Mains who led the team with leadoff hitter. She brought experi- steal and had only two passed balls. tries allowed, either team could be- a .365 BA. She had 31 hits, including Butch Woolfolk, Allen Smith and Brion 50 butterfly. Anderson set 11-12 marks ence and heart to the plate. We will According to Covert she and Piniat Gray, was there, returning plaques that in the 50, 100 and 200 breast. They come stronger. seven doubles in 85 at bats, scored 20 miss those seniors next year, not only worked very well together. Coach had given each of the relay mem- were joined by Lindsay Anderson and Admission to the event is free and runs and had 21 RBI. as players, but as friends.” “Pitching and communication be- bers for winning the 4x100 at the New Meredith Smith (who set an 11-12 100 everyone is invited to Lauren “She is an amazing catcher and all- Junior shortstop Melissa Sette com- tween pitcher and catcher is very York and Penn Relays. IM record) on a record-breaking med- Winchester’s house on Knollwood Ter- around player,” said Covert. piled a .318 BA with 27 hits, five important in softball,” explained Co- “I’ve had it up in my living room for ley relay. Other record-breaking girls race for a post-meet party. vert. “She has to be open at all times. years,” Kelly said. “But I just felt it were Brooke Sweeney (9-10 500 free) JUST WONDERING … After every inning the three of us belonged here, with him.” and Erika Daniel (8-and-under 100 fly). Since there are no houses that front always regrouped.” It was a joyous occasion. A lot of Oster was arguably the state’s pre- onto Dorian Road between Rahway Ave. Sophomore Jillian Lusk did a good people who hadn’t seen each other in mier 11-12 boy, and he set team marks and Trinity Place, how hard would it be job at first. “She came up with key hits years, maybe decades, getting together in the 200, 500, 1000, 1650 free and to change the name of that section of the in do-or-die situations,” said Covert. one last time, for the Coach. But it was 200 breast. Meserole’s banner year in- road to Blue Devils Way or Devils Drive Freshman Nicole Colineri who sad, too, knowing there would never be cluded breaking 32-year-old records in or Blue Devils Boulevard? played third base for the first time in another time when Coach would get to the 50 back and 50 fly, and also getting A FAMILIAR FACE her career, demonstrated tremendous touch their lives. his name on the big record board in the Playing center field for the Governor talent. Then again, he probably always will. 100 and 200 back and 200 and 400 IM. Livingston Regional softball team is “We will work on using her more DEN TRIVIA Oster and Meserole were joined by Kerry Havas, daughter of former WHS on the left side of the plate next year. Lisa Sweeney of Rancocas Valley Larry Zhang and Andrew Cordeiro on baseball and soccer standout John Regional in Mount Holly recently 200 medley and 200 free relays that set Havas, Class of 1972. The junior tripled She has speed that we need to utilize,” and scored the lone run on May 31 as said Covert. smashed the state’s all-time career the final records. strikeout record with over 1,200 K’s. Among the other highlights for coach the Highlanders (23-6) advanced to the The Raiders will return 10 experi- sectional championship game. enced players next year and have goals Who holds the WHS record for career Paul Casazza and his staff – Brian Guidera, Jen Mack, Bart Thomas, Jim TRIVIA ANSWER to win the conference, county and strikeouts by a softball pitcher? ANOTHER YEAR Thomas, Walt Kempner and Janet Nancy Kasko struck out 473 during sectional championships. And so the drought continues. An- Jungmann – were five Y National quali- her illustrious career from 1982-85. “Pitching will be very important as other year and another strong WHS fiers, 64 Y State qualifiers, 120 Y Silver Devil’s Den appears Thursday in usual,” said Covert. “Offensively, baseball team doesn’t bring home a qualifiers and 90 Y Bronze qualifiers. The Westfield Leader. Contact us with speed and offensive maturity will put sectional championship. 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16 Offices Throughout New Jersey Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2005 Page 13 Would a Pitcher Restriction Blue Devil Perrella Gets 2nd Make HS Softball Better? At State Group Track Meet Westfield High School (WHS) jun- Perrella finished second in the Union ior Jeff Perrella finished second in the County Tournament with a personal- By DAVID B. CORBIN more opportunities to demonstrate Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 3,200-meter run and sixth in the 1,600- best time of 4:22.7. their skills. Additionally, strategy meter run at the Group 4 Track & Field Woods and Gorski each cleared 14 Larger numbers of refined pitchers comes into play when the coach must Championships at Egg Harbor on June feet to take fourth and fifth, respec- have emerged in New Jersey high juggle how many innings he may use 4 to qualify for the Meet of Champi- tively, in the pole vault at the Group 4 school softball and there is no restric- his ace pitcher in a given game to, ons (MOC) held in South Plainfield meet. Governor Livingston’s Anthony tion on how many innings a pitcher perhaps, use him for another impor- on June 8. Blue Devils Mike Woods Abitante had the best vault of the may pitch in a five calendar day pe- tant game within that calendar day and Mike Gorski in the pole vault and entire group meet with a Group 2 riod. In fact, it is entirely permissible period of time. The end result makes Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider Kyle meet record of 15-7. Don Smith of for one pitcher on a team to pitch for more exciting games and more Rowbotham in the 400 hurdles also Eastern (Group 4) and Devon Purvee every inning of every game in a sea- usage of an entire team. qualified for the MOC. of Haddonfield (Group 2) had vaults son. Is that good for the sport? Although throwing underhanded Finishing at 9:22.91 behind Geoff of 14-6. Many varsity games end in scores is not supposed to cause damage to McGrane of Randolph who finished At the Union County (UCT) track of 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, or scores very simi- the shoulder joint, high school soft- at 9:16.39, Perrella’s time was the & field championship at Hub Stine lar, and the pitchers record upwards ball games could be more exciting if seventh fastest of all groups that day in Field in Plainfield on May 21, Woods of 15, 17 or more strikeouts in a pitchers would be restricted to per- the 3,200-meter. Craig Forys of Colts finally turned the tables on Abitante seven-inning game. Normally, a haps 12 innings per week to give Neck (Group 3) recorded the fastest and won the event with a height of 15 seven-inning game requires 21 total other girls an opportunity to perform time of 9:11.49, Bobby Papazian of feet on his first attempt, beating his putouts be made by the winning team, on the mound. That would also give David B. Corbin (2005 Union County tournament files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times COMING THROUGH IN THE CLUTCH…Andrew Levy, left, and Jack Trimble Gill St. Bernard’s (Non-Public B) own WHS record of 14-9 set on May which may translate to only four to the infielders and outfielders more pulled out the victory at second doubles to help the Blue Devils recapture the crossed in 9:19.56, Ben Massam of 13 at the Watchung Conference meet. six putouts being made by the infield- opportunities to contribute to the Union County title. Chatham (Group 2) crossed in 9:20.39, On May 23, Woods cleared a then ers and outfielders. team. Since it is a team sport, give all Brian Trembley of Seton Hall Prep state-leading 15-3.5 in the pole vault The game virtually becomes a game the players a better opportunity to (Non-Public A) crossed in 9:21.11 and and Gorski cleared 14-6 at the East of pitch-and-catch with a token batter have their “day in the sun.” Joe McKenny of Cranford (Group 2) Coast Relays in Morristown. standing in the batter’s box to ob- Westfield Net Boys Highlight crossed in 9:22.19. Rowbotham, the North Jersey, serve a ball whizzing by them at a Scotch Plains Men’s Perrella recorded a time of 4:24.37 Group 3, Section 2 champion in the velocity that allows very little time to in the Group 4 1,600 meters. Not run- triple jump, unfortunately, failed to react. The winning run usually origi- Softball Standings: Season With County Crown ning one of his better races, Perrella make the top-six in the event at the finished third in the 1,600-meter run at Group 3 meet but managed to tie for nates when the batter is walked and A DIVISION (AS OF JUNE 3): CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 eventually scores on a series of passed the sectional finals on May 27 with a sixth in the 400 hurdles with a time TEAM W L Freshman Kevin Shallcross, with was the real one decision. Jack was balls or another throwing miscue. Dunellen Hotel 8 0 time of 4:28.97. On May 21, however, of 56.84. In a situation like that, the infield- his no-nonsense style, won the UCT without a doubt the single greatest Geeks on Call 7 2 improvement over all the kids,” said ers and outfielders rarely get the op- Hand 2 Hand 3 3 second singles title, finished with a portunity to demonstrate their ath- 19-3 record and was the only Blue Kapner. “With the pressure of the Investor Savings Bank 4 5 county tournament, they came letic ability because nothing happens. ACI 2 5 Devil to win against Bridgewater- Begin A Family Tradition There’s only a game of pitch-and- Revolution Fitness 2 4 Raritan in the sectional finals. through with flying colors. Most of catch. Additionally, a number-2 Trinity Electric 0 7 “Kevin just got stronger and stron- the coaching is done with the doubles pitcher or number-3 pitcher on the ger as the year went on. When he players. The singles pretty much have This Summer! team, unlike with high school base- B DIVISION: got healthy, he was unstoppable,” their own styles. That (decision) made ball, may only get to pitch in a game TEAM W L commented Kapner. me feel good as a coach.” Spring Lake . . . This mint condition cape features 4 BR, against a highly inferior team. AFP 8 2 Freshman Ravi Netravali won In addition to the freshmen varsity Delasal 7 3 some key matches, placed second starters there were several underclass- 2.5 BA, LR w/fireplace, DR, 4 season sunroom, hardwood There has been a restriction on the Sofa Kings 5 3 amount of innings that a high school in the UCT at third singles and fin- men who experienced plenty of ac- floors, private yard. Just hang your hat and get your tan! T&J’s 6 4 ished with a 19-6 record. tion, so next year’s outlook appears baseball pitcher can throw in a five Cepp’s Vets 6 4 East of Third Ave. $1,395,000. calendar day period due to the harm- “He also became almost an auto- promising. Family Investors 3 6 “We have four of seven starters ful effect that excessive overhand Misfits 2 8 matic point. He performed at a very Call Eileen Hall For Details: throwing can do to the shoulder joint. Mortarulo Masonry 0 7 high level for a freshman,” said back, all quality. This is the first time That 10-inning restriction opens the Kapner. ever that we had a JV program. Each door for a healthy rotation of several WF Lax Player Named Senior Brian Kender and junior of the subs on the varsity level got to 1308 THIRD AVENUE SPRING LAKE, NJ 07762 pitchers who may or may not be as Lee Bernstein took top honors at first play six or seven matches and all JV’s 732-449-2424 • 732-859-3632 talented as the number-1 ace pitcher. College All American doubles in the UCT and completed got to play 15 or 16 matches. That Therefore, more groundballs, line Westfield High School (WHS Class their season with a 19-6 record. should show up well next year,” said www.bonnieomalleyrealtor.com drives, pop-ups and base runners will of 2002) alumnus Mike Debrossy, “They were our first doubles team Kapner. “The outlook is bright.” give the infielders and outfielders the son of Skip and Christine to qualify for the state tournament. Debrossy, was named an Honorable They had very tough competition. I WF’s Elliott Wins Mention All American for Division am proud of them for that,” said “Your Jersey Shore Connection” III-Midfield. Debrossy is a junior at Kapner. Fourth Golf Event Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. Senior Andrew Levy and sopho- WEST TRENTON – Sean Elliott, He led his team with 38 goals and was more Jack Trimble created the drama Spring Lake-Sea Girt an 11-year-old student at Edison In- second in scoring with 51 points. The at the UCT. The twosome overcame a termediate School in Westfield, con- team completed the Spring 2005 sea- 5-7 first set deficit at second doubles Manasquan-Belmar tinued his hot play on the links in son with an 11-7 record. to win the second set, 7-5, and the winning his fourth consecutive boys Debrossy is one of 22 former WHS third set, 6-3, over Summit’s Vir Singh 10-11 event on the Spring Tour of the lacrosse players who played on NCAA and Ben Sangree to give Westfield lacrosse teams in the Spring 2005 sea- the team title with 81 points to New Jersey Junior Golf Competition, Susan Linky Doris Baril which was held on June 5 at Mountain son. He was on the varsity lacrosse Summit’s 76 at Don Van Blake Courts Diane Turton, Realtors View Golf Club in West Trenton. team as a sophomore, junior and se- in Plainfield on April 29. Levy and 732-614-7079 732-995-3088 Elliott shot a 34 to gain the victory. nior. 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Fenced yard & patio complete this lovely home. (052000083) (052000244) Page 14 Thursday, June 9, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Baseball Boys Needed Cardinals Nip Dodgers, 3-2, The ‘Sparkplugs’Weichert This Season In WF World Series Game 2 Weichert CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 game. He did a great job with the and 15 RBI. Scalfaro had a .316 BA, Both teams demonstrated superb over the centerfield fence. After Matt stick (bat).” 17 runs scored, 16 RBI and two HR. fielding throughout Game 2 and only Hartzell popped up, Reiss singled Senior Kevin Urban, one of the Third baseman Sean Varsolona had a one minor error was recorded. and Matthews ripped a single to cen- county’s best catchers, finished with .304 BA, two HR, 12 runs scored and The Dodgers turned two double ter but was gunned down while at- a .328 BA, cracked two HR, scored 10 RBI. Second baseman Matt Scibek plays. The first came in the second tempting to stretch it into a double. 15 runs and tied for second in RBI had a .265 BA, one HR, 14 runs inning on a line drive snagged by Korn walked in the sixth and, after with 21. scored and 12 RBI. second baseman Eddie McGovern Brandon Molson completed his second “We are going to miss him. We’ll “We are going to miss a lot of these who immediately fired to third to at bat, Younger hammered his two-run miss his bat in the lineup. He did a guys and the explosiveness with the catch the runner off base. In the fifth homer over the centerfield fence to give great job behind the plate calling the bats,” said Baylock, whose Raiders hit inning, Murray grabbed a liner at the Cardinals a 3-0 lead leaving the game,” noted Baylock. 20 HR, 11 triples and 44 doubles. third and fired to first to nail the Dodgers one last chance at the plate. Centerfielder Kyle Gates rapped With the entire starting lineup, with runner off base. In the fourth inning, Just when the Cardinals thought the 27 hits for a .370 BA, scored 18 runs the exception of junior Jeff Bell, gradu- centerfielder James O’Rourke fielded “bird was in the hand,” Garfinkel, and had 13 RBI. ating, next year the Raiders will be a single and fired in time to shortstop Dachowicz and Mac Dolan all walked “Kyle! I wish I would have him for fielding virtually a brand new squad. Nick Dachowicz covering second to to load the bases with no one out. another year. He started out as the “We had a good JV team. They lost nail the runner. McGovern hopped an RBI groundout leadoff hitter, then in the month of to Johnson, 4-3, in nine innings in the “They are just coming on strong to second and Woods also sizzled an May I moved him down to the five semifinals and Johnson won it. It’s a now. They are playing smart. They RBI groundout to second, making the spot because it seemed like he was little different makeup than the team David B. Corbin (2005 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times stay on the ball. They are doing what score 3-2. Sammy Meyer chopped a the only one getting base hits and we have now. We don’t have that many PROTECTING THE HOME FRONT…Raider catcher Kevin Urban had a great they should be doing,” said Coach single to right and later stole second on RBI,” commented Baylock. explosive bats but there are a lot of high school career offensively and defensively. He will be refining his skills at the Meyer. “The first part of the year was a decoy play. Ronnie Munkittrick drilled First baseman John Maloney fin- guys who can hit singles and there is a University of Tampa in the fall. learning. Now they put it all together a grounder back to the mound but the ished with a .403 BA, three HR, 20 lot of speed,” said Baylock. “I think in the playoffs.” pitcher was able to get the ball in time runs scored and 21 RBI. Leftfielder we have a good nucleus. We have kids While covering centerfield, Cardi- to fire to first and preserve the victory. Mike Dinizo cracked four HR, scored who are going to work and will do St. Bart’s Oldtimer’s Men’s nal Brett Ryan made two fine catches “That’s the way it should be in the 17 runs, had 20 RBI and batted .306. little things. They have seen the suc- near the fence. The combination of World Series. A great showing by the Shortstop Rob Moskal had a .338 cess and I think they want to get back second basemen John Lanzano, Korn Cardinals! We came back strong. Like BA, seven doubles, 16 runs scored to the county championship.” Softball League Results: and Ryan worked very well with short- Yogi (Berra) says, ‘It ain’t over ‘til stop Younger in setting up several it’s over,’” stated Coach Meyer. ® ANGELS DIVISION: St. Joseph 9, St. Anthony 4 MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST (As of June 3:) The Joeys bounced back and beat a Major League putouts, especially in Cardinals 000 102 3 TEAM W L Pct determined St. Anthony’s squad. Mike the sixth (final) inning. Dodgers 000 002 2 St. Mark 4 0 1.000 “There is a good fielder in every St. Luke 2 2 .500 Jonny’s four RBI, Larry Shaub’s three hits and Damon Roth’s triple and position. If balls are hit up in the air, Holly Cohen St. Anthony 1 3 .250 they are going to be caught. We made Scotch Hills Women • Top Lister, Month of May St. Jude 1 3 .250 double led the way for Dean’s squad. St. Nicholas 1 4 .200 Perconte’s bunch tried to keep pace great plays. They made great plays. • Westfield area Specialist These kids are in the Majors for a Tell Golf Results: SAINTS DIVISION: and were led by Dennis “Buono” A spokeswoman for the Scotch • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses TEAM W L Pct Vuono’s two RBI. reason,” said Coach Ryan. • Buying, Selling or Rental St. Joseph 4 1 .800 After JP Githens hit a sharp Hills Women’s Golf Association of St. Aloysius 3 1 .750 St. Anne 17, St. Nicholas 6 Scotch Plains announced the re- St. Anne broke out of the doldrums groundout to short to end the first St. Blaise 2 1 .667 inning, the Dodgers averted a Cardi- sults of the 100% Handicap Stroke St. Anne 2 3 .400 in a big way versus an undermanned Tournament held May 31. If you are interested in a complementary St. Stephen 1 3 .250 Santa squad by mashing out 20 hits in nal threat in the top of the second. Matthews took one for the team and FLIGHT A: market analysis or just in knowing market Despite some rainouts the action this rout. The Bobbies – Cihanowyz, Low Gross: Alice Kehler/Carol Gittleman (HR) and Brennan – pep- Lanzano drew a walk. After CJ Meyer trends or prices, please contact me. heated up this week for the Bart’s fanned the next batter, Christian Nichols 43 Boys of Summer: pered out nine hits between them. Low Net: Kehler 29 Nick “High Arc” Barattucci pitched a Burgdorf loaded the bases with a walk, Second: Nichols/Petie Prybylski 32 St. Mark 18, St. Joseph 6 FLIGHT B: great game for St. Anne. Also chip- but McGovern turned a double play Holly Cohen The Joeys (minus Dangerous by doubling up the runner at third Low Gross: June McCarthy 51 Damon Roth) were no match for Mark ping in for St. Anne’s were Scott Low Net: McCarthy 29 of the Weichert Westfield Office “Speed to Burn” Curtis (4 RBI), Tom after catching a line drive by Mitchell. Second: Karen Johnsen 30 Romaine’s Lettuceheads, who ex- Rutkowski (3 hits) and “Super Dave” In the third, Cardinal Jack Baudhuin Third: Martha McCaskie/Barbara ploded for an eight-run third inning, grounded out sharply to short and Laguna 31 Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional Rothenberg (5 RBI, HR). Santa’s FLIGHT C: highlighted by the first of two bombs helpers were led by Marty (the Mayor) Korn drilled a two-out double but the expertise to work for you. by Kevin Woodring (6 RBI). Malcolm Low Gross: Camille Hayden 52 Marks (triple). next batter struck out. In the Dodger Low Net: Hayden 28 Invite Holly Cohen in, and she’ll bring results! “In the Middle” Boone chipped in third, Mike Woods reached first safely Second: Betty Fitterer 30 with a double and triple as Romaine’s For more information on our league, when his dribbler between home and Third: Dot Rastelli 31 bunch banged out 26 hits. Kevin please visit our website the mound was slightly mishandled. 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Pristine and impressive center hall Colonial home on one of Charming 6 room Westfield Ranch with a formal Living Room Immaculate and charming Colonial situated in a quiet family Westfield’s most sought after streets offering 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 sunlit by a bay window, spacious eat-in Kitchen, renovated neighborhood offering 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an updated baths, an updated Kitchen with breakfast nook, formal Dining basement offering a Recreation Room with built -ins, Laundry Kitchen with breakfast bar, formal Dining Room & Living Room and Living Room with fireplace, screened porch, Room and separate Office. Hardwood floors, new patio Room w/fireplace and built-ins, Den, Mudroom and Laundry hardwood floors, built-ins, and finished Recreation Room overlooking manicured park-like property, new storm doors, Room, hardwood floors, close to downtown Westfield and situated on park- like property. Offered for $1,299,000 new landscaping and front steps. Offered for $419,000 NYC transportation. Offered for $695,000 Coldwell Banker www.KimHaley.com RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Direct Line 908.301.2004 Business 908.233.5555 [email protected] 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2005 Page 15 Union County Sr. Men’s 50+ Softball League Results: 50+ DIVISION 1: Antone’s Pub 16, Lombardi & TEAM W L Greenkeepers 8 Antone’s Pub & Grill 9 0 D&K Associates 7 2 Tom DeRocco and Don Linwood Inn 5 4 Montefusco each produced a single, Lombardi/Greenkeepers 4 5 triple and four RBI, while Dave Ball 50+ DIVISION 2: had three hits for Antone’s. L&G TEAM W L collected 17 hits. Awnings Galore 5 4 D&K Associates 14, Linwood Inn Marion/Jaconson Roofing 5 4 Northwestern Mutual 4 6 10 The Office 3 6 Cliff DeAnna, Tony Falzone, Crest Refrigeration 3 7 Gerard McDermott and Phil Spinelli Union Center National Bank 1 8 rapped three hits apiece for D&K. SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: DeAnna blasted a home run. TEAM W L Northwestern Mutual 17, The Of- PICCOLO AWARD WINNER…Tom DelDuca became UNICO’s Brian Piccolo CLASH SOCCER CHAMPS…The Westfield U11 Girls Traveling Soccer Team, Creative Industries 8 0 Award winner for 2005. Pictured, left to right, are: Walter Ridge (former Westfield The Tornadoes, won first place in the Montclair “Clash of the Cleats” Tourna- Il Girdino Ristorante 4 3 fice 13 L.A. Law 2 6 Fire Chief), Robert Tarte (Unico District Governor), Ed Tranchina (Westfield ment on May 29. Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row; Madison Yarusi, Kendra Rich Polinitza (single, triple, HR), Athletic Director), DelDuca and Randy Pisane (Westfield Chapter President). Simcox, Kayla Krasnoo, Samantha Jackson, Grace Antonelli and Megan Roth; Legg Mason 1 6 Anthony Abbaleo (two singles, HR), top row, Coach Eric Krasnoo, Allie Rubin, Katie Marino, Ellie Callinan, Carley Antone’s Pub 14, D&K Associates 12 and Dennis Baker and Pete Osborn (3 Davis, Mercedes Smith, Jordan Yarusi, Coach Ray Yarusi, Ashley Kattak, Each team collected 22 hits. D&K singles each) led Northwestern. Of- Victoria Gagliano, Casey Schuster and Head Coach and Trainer Scott Murphy. scored six runs in the top of the sev- DelDuca Chosen as UNICO’s Not pictured, Emily Gretsky. fice man Larry Rehak produced three enth, but fell short. Ron Kulick and hits. Randy Tenhengel led Antone’s with Awnings Galore 10, Union Center Brian Piccolo Award Winner WF Tennis Association Men’s three hits each. Phil Spinelli (4-hits) National Bank 8 and Al Feigenbaum (3-hits) led D&K. Bob Clark, Bob Grausam, Doug Tom DelDuca, a senior at Westfield teams. He was the leading scorer on Linwood Inn 17, Lombardi & Husek and Bob Rahnenfuher each High School (WHS), was selected by the football team, a two time District Singles Tennis Ladder Told: Greenkeepers 15 had multiple hits for Awnings. Bank- the Westfield chapter of UNICO Na- XI wrestling champion and a mem- Each team also collected 22 hits ers Charles Geiger, Sal LaBella and The second reporting period of the the Elm Street or Memorial courts or tional as their 2005 Brian Piccolo ber of the 2004 and 2005 NJ state and the game was decided in extra Ray Temple also had multiple hits. Award winner at a reception held at championship golf teams. Westfield Tennis Association Men’s on available courts in neighboring innings. There were seven lead IL Giardino’s Ristorante 33, L.A. Singles tennis ladder is over with towns. The next reporting period ends the Westwood Restaurant in Garwood. Additionally, Tom is co-president changes. Linwood loaded the bases Law 26 The award was established in 1977 of his senior class, Transition Project Robert Errazo maintaining his stand- on June 19. with two outs in the top of the eighth. In a slugfest that featured 67 hits ing at the top. to honor the life of Brian Piccolo, an facilitator, a volunteer at Sister Pat’s 1. Robert Errazo(3)* 15. Ross Errazo(1)* Wally Scrafyn whacked the winning (35 for the losers), each team com- athlete who achieved greatness Cancer Camp, a member of the Na- Players without matches this pe- 2. Dan Siegel(2)* 16. S. Parker(1)* two-run single. Carmen Coppola and 3. Tuyen Diep(6)* 17. David Ferio(1) bined for of 23 runs in the seventh through hard work, dedication and tional Honor Society and was se- riod (with no asterisk) have dropped Harry Streep each had three hits for inning. Victor Blyskal, Bob Lorincz, up to three spots on the ladder. Work 4. Mike Gonnella(2)*18. Steve Satkin(1)* desire. lected for Who’s Who Among Ameri- 5. G. Wasserman(2) 19. Andrew Cohen the Inn. Keith Gibbons led L&G with Walt Maibach and Bruce Symon (4 was scheduled to have begun on the During his four years at WHS, can High Students. 6. Melvin Diep(4)* 20. B. Anderson a single, double and a home run (fifth hits) blasted homers for Giardino’s. DelDuca earned 11 varsity letters DelDuca will attend Clemson Uni- Tamaques courts on June 6, lasting 7. Weldon Chin(5)* 21. T. Bigosinski of year), totaling for four RBI. Angelo Creative Industries 20, Legg Ma- two months, but players can play on 8. Richard Pardo(4)*22. Vince Camuto (football, wrestling & golf) and was versity in the fall where he will major 9. Jon Eisenberg 23. Joe Donnolo Corbo, Bill Reichle and Tony Will- son 5 captain of the wrestling and golf in Business Administration. 10. Paul Moum(2)* 24. Adam Krell iams each contributed three hits. WTA Women Singles 11. Chris Conley(2)* 25. Ethan Krell Union Center National Bank 14, Tennis Ladder Told: 12. A. Winnicker(1)* 26. Jeremy Krell The Office 12 13. Vollbrechthausen27. Todd Krell The Bankers banked six runs in the The following list indicates the 14. Chris Wendel(1)* 28. Dewey Rainville ( ) cumulative matches played first and played sparkling defense to current standings for the Westfield * denotes match played in current re- hold off a late Office rally. Dave Tennis Association’s Women’s porting period Goodman and Sal LaBella each had Singles Ladder, in which only two three hits for the Bankers. LaBella matches were reported through WTA Men’s Masters and Charles Geiger blasted home runs. June 5. Players can access weekly Singles Ladder Told: Infielders Jim D’Arcy, Dave LaPoint updated standings as well as and Geiger combined for three cru- matches played on WTA’s website: The WTA Men’s Masters Singles tennis ladder standings are listed be- cial double plays. Ken Dunbar, Tom www.westfieldnj.com/wta. McNulty and Jerry Permoulie each Further information about rules or low. The work to renovate the Tamaques courts began on June 6, but had three hits for The Office. joining the ladder is available by call- Awnings Galore 18, Crest Refrig- ing Jean Power at (908) 654-7418 (or players should find courts at Elm Street or Memorial courts or make other eration 6 e-mail at [email protected]). The Ray Meig had four hits and Bruce next reporting period will conclude accommodations for the next two months. Matches should be reported Crawford blasted a home run for on Sunday, June 19 at 8 p.m. Match Awnings. Ten of their players pro- scores should be reported within 24 to [email protected]. The next reporting period ends on June 19. duced two hits or more. hours and weekend scores by Sunday Marion & Jacobson Roofing 14, evening to J. Power. 1. Mike McGlynn (1) * Northwestern Mutual 1 2. Chris Wendel (5) * 1. Danielle Coleman 10. Dianne Mroz Steve Falco and Rich Grossberg 2. Ellen Smith 11. Paula Brotman 3. Hank Koehler (3) 3. Linda Coleman 12. L. Black-Polak 4. Bob Kolesik (2) had three hits each for Northwestern. 4. JoAnn Purdy 13. Hong Jiang 5. Don Dohm 5. Meg Butler 14. Diane Barabas 6. Joe Donnolo 6. Lisa Sottung 15. N. Freundlich 7. Dewey Rainville See it all on the Web! 7. Jean Power 16. Karen Dorné 8. George Sincox 8. Monica Morin 17. Alison Fleder 9. Henry Williams www.goleader.com 9. Sheri Pardo 18. J. Robertson * Match played in reporting period 19. Lucila Vollbrecthausen (#) Matches reported played this year.

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Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue W. • 908-233-0065 Page 16 Thursday, June 9, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION More Education News WF Parent Teacher Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Awards 18 Scholarships WESTFIELD — The Westfield Helen’s Youth Ministry and has Parent Teacher Council (PTC) worked as a counselor for special awarded 18 scholarships totaling needs children. $33,500 on June 2. Christy King will attend Stevens The PTC hosted a breakfast recep- Institute, where she will study infor- tion for the recipients and their fami- mation science. She is a member of lies. Each year, the organization raises the National Honors Society, the Tran- funds through donations solicited by sition Project, the German Club, the the various parent-teacher organiza- Girl/Guy Thing and Kids on the Block tions at each of the nine schools in the Puppet Show. She has served as a district. student representative to the Middle The scholarships are awarded to States Learning Services. She also DEGREE RECIPIENT…Laura seniors who plan to further their edu- works part-time in customer services. Sweeney has received her medical de- cation and continue to demonstrate Suzanne Merkelson will attend gree from The University of Medicine scholarship, community service and Colby College, where she will study and Dentistry, New Jersey’s Robert GRADUATE…Westfield resident integrity. earth and environmental sciences. She Wood Johnson Medical School in New Elizabeth Sweeney has received a Alexandria Brummell will attend Brunswick. She also earned an award Bachelor of Arts degree in Architec- is member of the girls cross country for excellence in neurology at the school’s ture from Lehigh University in Rutgers University in the fall and and track teams, National Honors So- convocation on May 24. Dr. Sweeney Bethlehem, Pa. Her extracurricular study science. While at Westfield ciety, Project Green and Hi’s Eye. She will be joining Harvard Medical School’s activities included playing on the High School (WHS), she was a mem- volunteers at her temple youth group, internal medicine residency program women’s rugby team. She was elected ber of the Prom Committee, the Girl/ CSH and Deer Hill Expeditions. at Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Cen- co-captain in her junior year. Eliza- Guy Thing, the Rotary Club and in- Jared Messina will attend Syra- ter in Brookline, Mass. in June. A 1997 beth will continue her studies as a SCIENCE IS FUN…Victor H. of Westfield, a student at The Children’s Institute volved with softball and cheerleading. (TCI) in Verona, explains his science project, entitled “Facts About the Moon and cuse University to study architecture. graduate of Westfield High School, she graduate student in architecture at She volunteers at St. Bernard’s While at WHS, he has been a member received a Bachelor of Science degree in The University of Pennsylvania’s Sun.” After conducting his research, Victor used a flashlight, in combination with rotating shapes, to demonstrate the effects of the sun and the moon on the earth. Church and she has been working of the track, soccer and golf teams. A Microbiology, Magna Cum Laude, from School of Design. She is a 2001 gradu- part-time at Plinton & Curry Funeral Colgate University in 2001. ate of Westfield High School. He thought this would be the best way to illustrate what he learned to others. CSH volunteer, he also contributes Home. his time to St. Helen’s Church basket- David Cognetti will attend Marist ball program. He has worked as a College and will study computer sci- soccer referee and is currently work- ence. He is a member of the Model ing at Redco Construction and Engi- United Nations, the Chess Club and neering. the Italian Club. He volunteers with Michael Patella will attend St. Helen’s Church Youth Ministry Susquehanna University, where he and also the Fanwood-Scotch Plains will major in history and education. A Y as an aftercare counselor and bas- member of the Student Council, ketball referee. He is a counselor Young Republican Club and the Fu- with the Westfield Recreation ture Business Leaders Club, Mike Department’s Playground program. played basketball and lacrosse. He Leah DiMatteo will enter The Uni- has volunteered at St. Helen’s Church versity of Delaware where she will as a basketball coach and also as an major in English. She is a member of election volunteer. He works for Finne the Jr. Optimist Club, Women’s Stud- Building and Construction and Clas- ies, the Key Club, the Gay/Straight sic Landscape. Alliance and Young Life. She has Jeffrey Pazdro will attend Lehigh participated in field hockey, basket- University and study engineering and ball, track and cross-country. Leah business management. He has been has been working since age 8, when involved with Spring Track, the Latin she started walking neighborhood Club and the Young Democrats. He dogs and is currently employed at has worked as a volunteer at CSH and Shea and Viceconte, LLC. St. Helen’s Church Youth Ministry. Carina Don will begin her study of In addition, he has spent several years history at the New York University in as a soccer referee. the fall. She would like to become a Gregory Ryan will attend Penn museum curator. She is a member of State, where he will major in theater/ the New York Greater Youth Orches- stage management. He is a member tra, the Asian Awareness Club, the of the Marching Band and has been French Club and the yearbook staff. stage/crew manager for many WHS She volunteers at Children’s Special- drama productions. He is an Eagle ized Hospital (CSH), and with the Si Scout and works as a lifeguard at Feng quartet, which plays at assisted Sabatis Boy Scout Summer Camp, living and retirement homes. the Westfield Y and Memorial Pool. Allison Feldman will attend The He also works for Streetfairs.org. University of Michigan, where she Lindsay Seagull is attending The will study advertising and communi- Culinary Institute of America, where Reminiscent of an English Country Manor, this exquisite residence beautifully reveals the originality and splendor of the cations. She has volunteered at her she will pursue cooking and baking. Tudor style. Lattice stained glass windows, striking half-timbering, an imposing chimney and massive bracing illustrate temple and CSH. She has been in- She produced a cooking show for TV- volved with Hi’s Eye, the Junior Op- 36 entitled “Pointlessly Simple.” She the decorative motifs that characterize the energetic and self-confident age in which Tudors were built. Superb wood- timist Club and the field hockey team. has worked at On The Side and is work, random width pegged oak flooring and flattened Tudor archways mingle to compose a romantic interior. The She has worked as a camp counselor currently employed at Chez stately living room with impressive marble fireplace, handsomely appointed family room, formal dining room and de- and as a physical therapy assistant. Catherine. She volunteers for the Michael Gorski will attend Embry American Red Cross. lightfully updated kitchen fuse with two serene enclosed porches to craft an incomparable first floor. The master suite is Riddle University in Florida, where Lauren Simmons will attend Drexel a private retreat joined by nicely sized bedrooms and updated baths. A separate bedroom wing, rec room and superbly he will study aeronautical systems University, where she will study landscaped yard enhance a setting this is unsurpassed for beauty and charm. maintenance and will work toward graphic design. She transferred to receiving his pilot’s license. He is a WHS for her junior and senior year

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Tells SCOTCH PLAINS: Michael Brennan and Mary Ann Francisco J. and Maritza Franco to Neves to Steve Pearce, 351 Midway By WF’s Katherine Re Area Dean’s List Pupils José Maldonado, 2090 West Broad Recent Home Sales Avenue, $389,000. AREA – Bloomsburg University of Street, $620,000. Fanwood Equities and D. Friedrichs WESTFIELD – Katherine Re of Pennsylvania revealed that Richard and Lynn Kudolla to to Mukherji Holdings, LLC, 38 South Westfield was awarded the Whitian Westfielders Katharine Cass, Elisa Salvatore and Elizabeth Triffiro, 32 Quinn, 442 Farley Avenue, $239,000. erties, LLC, 210 Haven Avenue, Martine Avenue, $250,000. Prize at Ursinus College in Cognetti, and Samantha Materek Ravenswoods Lane, $679,000. Edward R. and Emma L. Onque to $1,037,000. Lori De Milt Flowers and Dale M. Collegeville, Pa. during commence- joined Fanwood resident Jacqueline Mary-Jane Bralla to 223 Katherine Heather Glen at Scotch Plains, 19 Keith A. and Joanne Guarnuccio to Flowers to Joseph and Laura R. Ursiro, ment exercises on May 14. She is a Freyburger in being named to the dean’s Street, LLC, 2150 Gallagher Avenue, Johnson Street, $300,000. Benjamin and Alexis Slack, 2221 Coles 47 Staggard Place, $342,000. member of the Class of 2005. list for the second semester of the $575,000. Eugene R. and Nora S. Patricia to Avenue, $447,500. Arlene J. Pomar to Kevin and Connie The award was given to the female 2004-2005 academic year. B. Schwartz, W. Robinson and C. Laurence and Heather S. Markham, 15 Bernardsville Quarry, Inc. to Kieth Thorneloe, 224 Second Street, student who, at the end of the first term, has Katharine is majoring in special edu- Shaw to Eric and Kim Morrell, 21 Ditzel Farm Court, 659,000. A. and Joanne Guarnuccio, 2250 $435,000. earned the highest scholastic standing. cation, while Elisa is focusing on el- Highlander Drive, $680,00. K. Hounanian at Scotch Plains, LLC Woodland Terrace, $670,000. Dennis J. and Susan H. Marchalonis ementary education. Samantha is ma- Kuie F. and Yuet Cho to Paul and to to Diane Mancene and Virginia FANWOOD: to Daniel J. and Rebecca Rich Nott, 26 PUBLIC NOTICE joring in marketing, and Jacqueline is Judith W. Gorski, 375 Evergreen Bou- Mancene, 608 Donato Circle, Thomas L. and Donna M. Weideli to Shady Lane, $435,100. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD focusing her studies on deaf and hard levard, $330,000. $433,614. John H. and Claudia R. Torzewfski, 45 Estate of Annie Mae Gary to Maribel PLANNING BOARD of hearing elementary education. Estate of Josephine Laferrara to David Finley to Louis and Carly Madison Avenue, $385,000. Caravajal, 24 Trenton Avenue, $350,000. Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Genevieve Len De Guzman, 436 Grant Seales Piliego, 928 Crestwood Road, Savino P. and Elsa D. Lamastra to William G. and Isabel A. Dow to NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue, $290,000. $859,000. Yingjun and Qi Wang Mu, 34 Portland Lewis W. Walker, III and Jennifer FANWOOD after public hearing on May Fred E. and Gracelyn Andreae to Robert and Yvonne S. Galea to Ja- Avenue, $472,500. 25, 2005, granted approval for a variance BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Walker, 25 Paterson Road, $400,000. to Philip Paoletti, for property at 90 PLANNING BOARD 2500 Plainfield Ave, LLC, 2500 son L. Bottomly, 324 Warren Street, Kirit R. and Susan Joshi to Steven R. Estate of Jonas Juraitis to Elizabeth Montrose Avenue, Fanwood, New Jer- Please take notice that on June 22, Plainfield Avenue, $400,000. $417,500. and Doris J. Eckstine, 264 Paterson Weich-Kolts, 41 Fourth Street, sey, being Block 24 and Lot 23. 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough K. Hounanian at Scotch Plains, LLC Thomas Andrykovitz to Halear Prop- Road, $540,000. $293,000. Documents pertaining to this applica- Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, to Terence and Tracy Gardner, 60C tion are available for public inspection at Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board Donato Circle, $432,341. Borough Hall during normal business will hold a hearing on the application of the Neal S. and Jeanne M. Lestrange to hours. undersigned. The property in question is Mr. & Mrs. Philip Paoletti located at: 441 La Grande Avenue, Jeong Kim, 375 Park View Drive, 90 Montrose Avenue Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as $375,000. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Block 94 Lot 26, as shown on the Fanwood Anna Maria Koremba to David Liang 1 T - 6/9/05, The Times Fee: $15.81 Tax Map, owned by Michael A. & Susan and Theresa F. Hou, 2285 Lyde Place, M. Di Iorio. PUBLIC NOTICE The applicant requests Widening $433,888. Driveway, which is in violation of Section Estate of Madeline Dunn to An- TOWN OF WESTFIELD 184-163A of the Fanwood Land Use Code. thony and Janet Frazier, 811 Raritan PLANNING BOARD Variance Requested: Driveway Width; Per- Road, $360,000. Notice is hereby given that the Westfield mitted: 10 feet; Present: 10 feet; Pro- Holly J. Wong and William M. Planning Board at its meeting on Monday posed: 22 feet. June 7, 2005 memorialized the following The applicant will also seek such other Makinen to Giacomo A. and Giovanna Board action taken on May 2, 2005: relief as may be determined necessary at Paris, 2701 Far View Drive, $730,000. the public hearing based upon review of John W. Moskal to Julie Pincus, 13 04-16 GENTEMP, C/O JOSEPH the application or amendment(s) to the BUONTEMPO & JEAN King James Court, $294,500. application. GENIEVICH, 254 SENECA K. Hounanian at Scotch Plains, LLC The file pertaining to this application PLACE, BLOCK 701, LOT 38, is available for public inspection during to Kishan H. and Anamika Mangla SEEKING PRELIMINARY MA- normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from Sadhvani, 603 Donato Circle, JOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL. the Secretary of the Planning Board at the APPLICANT SEEKS TO CREATE $435,285. Administration Office of the Borough of TWO NEW BUILDING LOTS K. Hounanian at Scotch Plains, LLC Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, FROM AN EXISTING SINGLE Fanwood, New Jersey. to Huzaifah and Fatema Basrai, 504 LOT. APPLICANT SEEKS TO Any interested party may appear at Donato Circle, $424,380. DEMOLISH EXISTING HOUSE said hearing and participate therein in Jessica Sheehy to Jacqueline AND CONSTRUCT A NEW accordance with the rules of the Fanwood SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON Camillo, 48 Maddakot Court, Planning Board. EACH OF THE NEW LOTS. AP- $369,999. Applicant: PLICANT PROPOSES AN 18- Michael A. Di Iorio Estate of McKinley T. Hailey to FOOT WIDE ACCESS DRIVE 441 La Grande Avenue Joseph Derose and José Neves, 839 WITH A 40-FOOT WIDE R.O.W. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Jerusalem Road, $320,000. TO BE DEDICATED TO THE 1 T - 6/9/05, The Times Fee: $45.17 TOWN OF WESTFIELD. APPLI- Helen Napolitano to Sean and Delia CATION ALSO INCLUDES EX- TENSION OF UTILITIES IN THE R.O.W. OF COLEMAN PLACE. Approval denied. Kenneth B. Marsh Westfield Secretary 1 T - 6/9/05, The Leader Fee: $28.05 "Wychwood" Colonial features ten rooms, four bedrooms, 2.1 PUBLIC NOTICE baths, 1st floor guest suite/office. Custom eat-in kitchen opens to TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT wonderful family room and multi-tiered deck. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2005 at 7:30 Offered at $1,475,00! p.m. in the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjust- ment will hold a Special Meeting to con- sider the following appeal: Cumberland Farms, Inc. (Continued), a non-conforming use in the R-2 residen- tial zone, for a Use Variance and Site Plan Approval in conjunction with proposed improvements to the existing service sta- tion, including the installation of a canopy, at the property located at 2660 Route 22 @ Mountain Avenue (Block 5503, Lot 1), Scotch Plains, contrary to the following section of the Zoning Ordinance: Unique home with magnificent property. This home Section 23-6.1(3) whereby “no non-con- forming use may be expanded.” includes a great room with floor to ceiling Pella Please Note: windows overlooking huge backyard with inground The Mark Lustbader a/k/a Hub Realty, gunite pool, two gazebos, and a hot tub. Formal living LLC, application for a Variance to permit the construction of a single-family resi- room, family room, country ktichen and dining room. dence at the property located at 1300 A great home for entertaining. $789,000 Cooper Road (Block 14702, Lot 1), Westfield Westfield Scotch Plains, previously scheduled for For additional information or a private tour, please call: this date, is postponed to a Special Meet- Lovely Westfield Victorian home features ten Just Listed! Perfect Starter! Charming Cape Cod in beautiful Manor ing to be held on June 29, 2005. rooms, six bedrooms, gourmet eat-in kitchen, Park area features five rooms, including 3 BRs and 1 BA. Wonderful All interested persons may be present Sandy Gordon two car garage. Wonderful charm and detail! potential! Full unfinished BSMT has additional BA. Hdwd floors under and be heard. Sales Representative Convenient to town and NYC transportation. carpet, newer roof, windows & siding. FHA/Gas heat, CAC. The file pertaining to this application is in the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Office: 908-322-4434 ext.156 Priced at $699,900. Must see at $399,900! ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch [email protected] Plains, and is available for public inspec- tion during regular office hours. ERA Suburb Realty Agency Linda M. Lies Board Secretary 1773 E. Second Street, Scotch Plains 1 T - 6/9/05, The Times Fee: $37.23

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Mr. Sanford is survived by a sister, Education and Health Care Champion day. Doerr (Megan), Brandon Albert Born in Flushing, N.Y., he had lived Susan Riley of Hamburg, Pa.; two broth- Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Doerr, Peggy Marie Frances Doerr, in Westfield for 15 years and in ers, Arthur Sanford of Winter Haven, Thomas Joseph Mullaney, Jr., 76, Asthma and Allergy Foundation, in- Mr. Bauer was a World War II Army Kelly Euphemia Bauer and Rebecca Cranford for the past 30 years. Fla. and Douglas Sanford of Dumont, of Westfield passed away on Satur- cluding a term as director. Tom was veteran, having served in the Pacific. Madeleine Bauer. Mr. Sanford had been the owner of N.J., and many nieces and nephews and day, June 4, at home, after a valiant the driving force behind Trinitas (St. He stayed in touch with the soldiers Four great-grandchildren survive Sanford’s Furniture in Roselle Park great nieces and nephews. He will be battle with cancer. Tom was a be- Elizabeth) Hospital’s $50-million who became his friends throughout him as well, including Hunter Bruce for 22 years. He then worked as a dearly missed by all who love him. loved husband, father, grandfather, Tower of Care campaign. A friend his life. McGovern, Riley Nancy McGovern, Sales Associate for Huffman Koos A memorial service will be held uncle, brother and friend. He will be noted, “Tom made the Tower hap- Founder of Master Memorials in Ryan William Parsons and Charlotte for two years. today, Thursday, June 9, at 4 p.m. at greatly missed by everyone who knew pen,” and it has been described as a 1939, the 50-year resident of Westfield Elizabeth Harkrader. He was a member of Monsignor the Knights of Columbus, 2400 North him. monument to his dedication. The hos- was a longtime member and lecturer Married for over 70 years, he was Watterson Knights of Columbus Coun- Avenue in Westfield. Tom grew up in Woodbridge and pital honored his efforts by naming of the American Institute of Com- preceded in death this past February cil No. 1711 in Westfield. Mr. Sanford Funeral arrangements were under graduated from Woodbridge High him Man of the Year in 1993. memorative Arts. A member of Echo 27 by his beloved wife, Euphemia. also was the past Trustee and Treasurer the direction of the Lehrer-Gibilisco School. He later graduated from Tom worked for decades to im- Lake Country Club, Mr. Bauer also Visitation will be tomorrow, Fri- of the Colombian Club of Westfield Funeral Home, 275 West Milton Av- Rutgers University and pursued a prove Westfield and was active in was an avid golfer, gar- day, June 10, at the Bauer and a past member of the Lighthouse enue in Rahway. career in the chemical industry. numerous local organizations. He was dener and talented do-it- family home, 1171 East Point Yacht Club of Toms River. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- During this time, Tom worked in a Trustee of the United Fund of yourselfer, often enlisting Broad Street, from 2 to 8 He was predeceased by his wife, butions may be made to Trinity Hos- sales for Carborundum Corporation, Westfield. He also was a longtime the aid of his many be- p.m. Valerie Schuster Sanford, on May 10, pice, 150 Ninth Avenue, Runnemede, Publicker Industries and Millmaster member of Echo Lake Country Club, loved grandchildren on On Saturday, June 11, 2005; his parents, Arthur and Elfiede N.J. 08078. Onyx. He then founded Wall Chemi- serving as Trustee from 1990-1996. weekends, teaching them family and friends are in- Sanford, and by a sister, Regina June 9, 2005 cal Corporation in Mountainside, After retiring, he volunteered at the the fine arts of hammer- vited to gather at the fam- where he served as President for 30 Westfield Rescue Squad as a dis- ing nails and painting ily home at 10 a.m. A ser- Kathryn M. Swingle, Cherished Family; years. patcher. fences, along with hang- vice and entombment will Throughout his career, Tom was Tom was preceded in death by his ing Christmas decora- follow at Fairview Cem- Was Teacher and Member of Local Clubs active in professional associations, daughter, Tara Mullaney Bonini, and tions, cleaning out the etery in Westfield, prior to including the Sales Association of by a granddaughter, Kayla Faith pool and sweeping up the a luncheon at Echo Lake Kathryn M. Swingle died peace- wife, mother, cousin, friend and grand- the American Chemical Industry, Rippe. Survivors include his wife, tennis court. Country Club. fully surrounded by her family on mother, she was a parishioner of St. where he served as director and presi- Mary Jane Mullaney of Westfield; a A much loved toast- Bruce Bauer Arrangements are by Thursday, June 2, at Sunrise Assisted Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, as dent, and the Drug Chemical Allied son, Robert T. Mullaney of Basking master, raconteur and in- the Gray Funeral Home, Living of Westfield. well as a member of The Amity Club Trade. Ridge; four daughters Maura comparable host to his many friends 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Born in Bayonne in 1921, Kay was and the Westfield Tennis Club. Tom had incredible generosity of Mullaney-Boylan of Decatur, Ga., and extended family from all over the Memorial contributions may be an only child who considered her She was a founding member of spirit and believed people should give Sheila Rippe of Westfield, Tricia country, Mr. Bauer set the standard made to the Westfield Rescue Squad, cousins to be her siblings, and she BLAST Investors, which was twice freely of their time and resources. He Mullaney-Hagar of Westfield and for humor in his family, making fun P.O. Box 356, Westfield 07091 or to valued family above all else. Kay awarded the distinction of Best New assumed a variety of volunteer posi- Alicia Mullaney of Hilton Head Is- of himself as much as anyone. The any hospice program. graduated from Barnard College in Jersey Investment Club in the late tions in service to others, especially land, S.C., and a sister, Dolores Loftus door to his home was always open. June 9, 2005 1942 and taught English at Roselle 1990s by Value Line. Kay was an avid in education and health care. of Old Bridge. He also is survived by There was always room for another Prayer to St. Jude Park High School before retiring. skier and played bridge. She was a Tom was active at Georgetown 12 grandchildren. plate at the table. There was always She was predeceased in 1989 by her voracious reader with a special inter- University, serving on the Board of The funeral was held yesterday, laughter in the living room. His home- Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and husband and high school sweetheart, est in literature, politics and human Regents from 1993-1996. In 1995, Wednesday, June 8, from the Higgins cooked breakfasts were legendary. martyr, great in virtue and rich in Joseph W. Swingle. Kay and Joe raised rights. the university awarded him the and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home Not only for their variety but for the miracles, near kinsman of Jesus their seven children in Westfield, where The funeral was held on Tuesday, President’s Medal in gratitude for his in Westfield. A Funeral Mass fol- enormous size of the servings. He Christ, faithful intercessor of all she lived for 54 years. June 7, from the Higgins and Bonner “example of high standards in the lowed at the Holy Trinity Roman also saw to it that nobody left the who invoke your special patron- She is survived by two sons, Jo- Echo Lake Funeral Home in conduct of business, of wise and gen- Catholic Church in Westfield. Inter- table until their plates were clean. age in time of need, to you I have seph Swingle, Jr. and Mark Swingle Westfield. A Funeral Mass was cel- erous leadership…and deep devotion ment took place at Fairview Cem- A dapper dresser, Mr. Bauer was recourse from the depth of my of Westfield; five daughters, Margo ebrated afterwards at St. Helen’s to family and friends.” etery in Westfield. most proud of a compliment once heart and humbly beg to whom Kelker of Basking Ridge, Lynn Church. Burial followed at Fairview He also served on the board of the June 9, 2005 paid to him by Liberace on a favorite God has given such great power to Molzen of Holmes, N.Y., Dr. Elaine Cemetery in Westfield. jacket. To this day, that particular come to my assistance. Help me M. Swingle and Dr. Lori Gormley, Donations in Kay’s memory may blazer has been affectionately referred in my urgent position. In return I both of Westfield, and Dr. Janine be made to the Center for Hope Hos- Ray R. Draper, 78, Photojournalist; to as the Liberace jacket. promise to make your name known Swingle of Scotch Plains; 18 grand- pice, 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch The patriarch of a family that spans and cause you to be invoked. Say children and two great-grandchildren. Plains, N.J. 07076. Was Navy Veteran of World War II four generations, he leaves his four three Our Fathers, three Hail June 9, 2005 In addition to being a wonderful children, Euphemia Church Bauer, Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude Ray R. Draper, 78, of Fanwood A memorial service will be held at Bruce John Bauer (Hope), Nancy 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, at the pray for us and all who invoke Gertrude K. Buck, 79, Merck Secretary; died on Monday, May 23, at Over- Bauer Gearhart (William) and Sally your aid. Publication must be look Hospital in Summit. Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Bauer Doerr (Timothy). Street in Westfield. promised. This novena has never Active In Choir, Food Bank, Thrift Shop Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he had re- Also surviving are 11 grandchil- been known to fail. K.P. sided in Westfield for 30 years before Memorial donations may be made dren – Trent Bruce Harkrader Gertrude K. Buck, 79, of Fanwood assistant manager of the thrift shop and retiring to Fanwood. to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or to (Deena), Euphemia Brooke Bauer Prayer to died on Saturday, June 4, at volunteered at the food bank, both for A 1950 graduate of Albright Art Overlook Hospital in Summit. June 9, 2005 Halleran (Sean), Ward Hadley Bauer Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- the Fanwood Presbyterian Church. School in Buffalo, Mr. Draper was a Harkrader, Elissa Gearhart Parsons The Blessed Virgin ter in Plainfield. Surviving is her husband, Robert freelance photojournalist. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED Born and raised in Elizabeth, she Buck. He was a United States Navy vet- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) had lived in Cranford before relocat- A Mass of Christian Burial was eran of World War II. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Oh most beautiful flower of Mount ing to Fanwood 20 years ago. offered yesterday, Wednesday, June BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Surviving are his wife, Yetta Draper, CHANCERY DIVISION PLANNING BOARD Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Prior to retiring in 1990, Mrs. Buck 8, at St. Michael’s Church. Interment and two daughters, Stacey Draper of UNION COUNTY heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son had been employed as a secretary at took place at Saint Gertrude Cem- Fanwood and Shaun Draper of New DOCKET NO. F-18931-04 Please take notice that on June 22, File No. 8683-04 2005 at the Fanwood Borough Hall, lo- of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist Merck and Co. in Rahway for over 35 etery in Colonia. York City. cated at 75 North Martine Avenue, me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the years. Arrangements were under the di- NOTICE TO REDEEM Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board will hold a hearing on the application of the Sea, help me show me herein, you A member of the Resurrection Choir rection of the Dooley Funeral Home, PUBLIC NOTICE FT PROPERTIES LLC VS. are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church 218 West North Avenue in Cranford. BRIAN SCHERBAUM; MRS. undersigned, at which time and place all TOWN OF WESTFIELD interested persons will be given an oppor- Mother of God, Queen of Heaven in Cranford, Mrs. Buck also was the June 9, 2005 BRIAN SCHERBAUM, WIFE PLANNING BOARD OF BRIAN SCHERBAUM; tunity to be heard. Said meeting will take and Earth! I humbly beseech you FUNB OF FLCUSTOMER FOR place at 7:30 PM. The premises in ques- The Westfield Planning Board will meet tion is located at 4 Graybar Terrace, from the bottom of my heart to Thomas A. Gleason, 70, Army Captain; for a special meeting on June 20, 2005 at D.H. N/K/A WACHOVIA succor me in this necessity. There BANK, NA; MORTGAGE Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Block 39 Lot 44, as shown on the Fanwood are none that can withstand your Worked For Information Systems UPS Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East ELECTRONIC REGISTRA- TION SYSTEMS, INC Tax Map, owned by Marcellino Potian. power. Oh, show me herein you are Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey to The applicant requests rear one story Thomas A. Gleason, 70, of fered at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic hear and consider the following applica- TO: BRIAN SCHERBAUM; MRS. addition, which is in violation of Section my mother. Oh Mary, conceived Westfield died on Monday, June 6, at Church in Westfield. Interment will tion: BRIAN SCHERBAUM, WIFE OF BRIAN 184-110E of the Fanwood Land Use Code. without sin, pray for us who have his residence. take place at Fairview Cemetery in 05-10(V) C.F.G.R., LLC has applied to SCHERBAUM; Variance Requested: Rear Yard Setback; recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in Westfield. the Planning Board of the Town PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order Permitted: 25.00 feet; Present: 31.99 feet; place this cause in your hands (3X). of Westfield to amend the site made on June 1, 2005, the Superior Court Proposed: 15.58 feet. Piscataway before moving to Memorial contributions may be plan of RRD Contractors, Inc., Fixed July 18, 2005 between the hours of The applicant will also seek such other Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- Westfield 30 years ago. made to Helping Hands and Hearts, 519 to 529 Central Avenue, nine o’clock in the forenoon and four o’clock relief as may be determined necessary at lems, light all roads so that I can Mr. Gleason worked for Informa- St. Helen’s Parish Center, 1600 being lots 20, 21, 23.01 and 24 in the afternoon, prevailing time, at the the public hearing based upon review of attain my goal. You who gave me tion Systems UPS in Mahwah for the Rahway Avenue, Westfield 07090. in Block 3205 and 601 to 605 office of the Tax Collector of the the application or amendment(s) to the the divine gift to forgive and forget PLAINFIELD, located at 515 WATCHUNG application. past 15 years. Prior to that, he was a June 9, 2005 Central Avenue, Block 4001 lot 1, previously approved by the AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY The file pertaining to this application all evil against me and that in all Systems Engineer with IBM for 23 Planning Board September 1, 07060, as the time and place when and is available for public inspection during instances in my life you are with years. PUBLIC NOTICE 1999 (and which received final where you may pay to the plaintiff the normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from me. I want in this short prayer to He received a Bachelor of Sci- approval April 3, 2000) to rede- amount so found due for principal and the Secretary of the Planning Board at the thank you for the things as you TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS velop the property by construct- interest on its certificate of tax sale as Administration Office of the Borough of ence degree in Business Admin- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ing a mixed use retail and apart- follows: Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, confirm once again that I never istration in 1956 from Fordham NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the ment building consisting of ap- LOT 7 BLOCK 827 on the tax duplicate Fanwood, New Jersey. want to be separated from you in University. meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- proximately 12,500 sq. ft. of re- of the PLAINFIELD. Total amount re- Any interested party may appear at eternal glory. Thank you for your He was a member of Alcoholics ment of the Township of Scotch Plains tail space and 26 apartments quired to redeem tax sale certificate no. said hearing and participate therein in mercy towards me and mine. The 020858 is $26,605.21, together with inter- Anonymous. held on June 2, 2005, the following deci- and 10 townhouse units and accordance with the rules of the Fanwood person must say this prayer three sions of the Board were memorialized: related parking improvements. est from May 24, 2005 and costs. Planning Board. Mr. Gleason served in the United Applicant is seeking an amend- And that unless, at the same time and Applicant: consecutive days. After three days, States Army during peacetime, at- Denied a height Variance to Michel ment to the Site Plan approval place, you or one of you redeem by paying Marcellino Potian the request will be granted. This Jacober for the installation of an eight- to allow 7,500 square feet pre- the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, 4 Graybar Terrace taining the rank of Captain. foot-high fence at the property located at prayer must be published after the Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl viously approved for retail space then you, and each of you shall be de- Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1410 Rahway Road (Block 15901, Lot to be used as medical offices. barred and foreclosed of and from all right 1 T - 6/9/05, The Times Fee: $35.70 favor is granted. K.P. A. Gleason of New York City; three 01), Scotch Plains. Section 17.02C of the Westfield and equity of redemption of, in and to the sons, Thomas A. Gleason, Jr. of Fort Denied a rear-yard setback Variance to Land Use Ordinance requires lands and premises above set out and Collins, Colo., Tim Gleason and his Heather Glen @ Scotch Plains, LLC for applicant to provide 114 off- described in the complaint and every part wife, Diane, of Carlsbad, Calif. and the construction of a single-family home at street parking spaces – appli- thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested the property located at 19 Johnson Street cant proposes 77 spaces. with an absolute and indefeasible estate Hillside Cemetery Gregory J. Gleason of New Provi- (Block 6103, Lot 06), Scotch Plains. Variances, waivers or excep- of inheritance in fee simple in said lands dence; two grandchildren, Siobahn tions from certain site plan de- and premises. and Ciaran Gleason, and two sisters, Granted a Temporary Operating Permit tails or relief from requirements Anything to the contrary notwithstand- with conditions for a period of one (1) year may be sought as appropriate. ing, redemption shall be permitted up until Anne P. Russell of Elizabeth and Mary to Jonathan Shopiro for the operation of the entry of final judgment including the Scotch Plains A. Finan of Long Branch. a massage therapy office at the premises Plans and application are on file in the whole of the last date upon which judg- located at 540 Forest Road (Block 1401, office of the Town Engineer, 959 North ment is entered. The funeral was held on Saturday, Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and June 4, from the Higgins and Bonner Lot 39), Scotch Plains. Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. 908.756.1729 Linda M. Lies may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 Attorney for Plaintiff Echo Lake Funeral Home in Board Secretary a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. www.hillsidecemetery.com Westfield. A Funeral Mass was of- 1 T - 6/9/05, The Times Fee: $22.44 Kenneth B. Marsh One Gatehall Drive Secretary Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 6/9/05, The Leader Fee: $42.84 1 T - 6/9/05, The Leader Fee: $49.98 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2005 in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels Caring & Courteous Service to the of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. As computed to the 23rd day of June, 2005. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, Westfield together with interest and costs to the date of sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to 556 Westfield Avenue the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other 233-0255 method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. John L. Dooley At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property Manager with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. NJ License # 4100 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. In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: Cranford BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL DUE 218 North Avenue 20 9 Carson, William J. Jr. 47 St. John Place $ 3,351.40 26 51 Kiss, Joseph & Evelyn 24 Mary Lane $ 4,932.61 276-0255 57 1 Northstar Fanwood 61 South Avenue $ 21.99 Real Estate Charles V. Dooley 60 16 Hansen, Margit June 52A Second Street $ 2,420.58 Manager 102 26 Bell, Howard & Jean 1 Pandick Court $ 3,499.77 116 70 Jackson, McKinley & Marie 33 Trenton Avenue $ 234.95 NJ License # 3703 116 75.01 Terry, Janet 4 Saville Row $ 5,296.53 Colleen M. Huehn Collector of Taxes 4 T - 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16/05, The Times Fee: $301.92 Page 20 Thursday, June 9, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Taste of the Town Benefit Torah Center Announces Willow Grove Slates Workshop To Feature Varied Cuisines Series of Shavuot Events On ‘Dealing With Our Losses’ SCOTCH PLAINS – The Men’s Hale at (908) 889-8008 with the num- WESTFIELD – The Leukemia & some of their favorite dishes. All will WESTFIELD – The Union County dairy Kiddush with cheese blintzes Group of the Willow Grove Presbyte- ber of and ages of children. The Wil- Lymphoma Society’s Sixth Annual have an opportunity to enjoy a sam- Torah Center in Westfield will present and cheese cake for all. Everyone is rian Church of Scotch Plains has in- low Grove Church is located at 1961 Taste of the Town and Cooking Com- pling of foods prepared on site, and several programs in honor of Shavuot, welcome and there is no charge. vited all men and women age 16 and Raritan Road and is handicap- petition will take place on Thursday, fine wines and desserts will be in- the two-day festival commemorating On Wednesday, June 22, Fruma up from the community to join them friendly. June 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. at The cluded. There also will be Chinese the giving of the Ten Commandments Wilschanski of Crown Heights will on Saturday, June 18, from 8 to 10 a.m. Westwood in Garwood, located at and silent auctions. and the Torah on Mount Sinai. Shavuot present a lecture entitled “Shavuot – at the church for a free pancake break- St. John’s Baptist Sets 438 North Avenue in Garwood. Participating cooks will have 20 will be ushered in Sunday evening, The Real Big Bang: When Heaven fast and interactive workshop on Taste of the Town is a food-tasting minutes to prepare one dish using June 12, and continue through Mon- Touched Earth.” This program, for “Dealing With Our Losses.” Annual Youth Service event in which local restaurants spe- secret ingredients. Afterwards, a panel day and Tuesday. women only, will take place at 7:30 George Betz, Interim Pastor at Wil- SCOTCH PLAINS – During the 10 cializing in various cuisines display of four judges will taste the food and Rabbi Levi Block of the Torah Cen- p.m. There is a suggested $10 dona- low Grove, will lead the discussion a.m. service this Sunday, June 12, St. give each dish a score of 1 to 20. ter will present a special Shavuot lec- tion. Reservations are appreciated but about the losses everyone faces and John’s Baptist Church of Scotch Plains ‘Y’ to Offer Program Whoever wins over more of the judges ture, “The Laws of Personality Devel- not required. how individuals cope with them (no will hold its Annual Youth and Schol- On BMI and Body Fat wins the competition. opment,” on Sunday at 10 p.m. It will The Torah Center is located at 418 matter how small or great they may be). arship Service, dedicated to the youth Funds that are raised through spon- Interested persons are asked to make of the church. WESTFIELD – Overlook Hospital immediately follow the holiday prayer Central Avenue in Westfield. For more sorships and individual contributions services and Kiddush at 9 p.m. This information about any of these pro- advance reservations by Thursday, Special recognition and scholarship personnel will be at the Westfield will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma lecture is free and open to the public, June 16; however, those without reser- awards will be given to all graduating Area “Y” on Tuesday, June 14, to grams, please call the center at (908) Society’s Northern New Jersey Chap- and reservations are not required. 789-5252. vations also will be welcome. For ad- seniors who will attend college in the perform Body Mass Index and body ter, headquartered in Westfield. The On Monday, June 13, the first day of ditional information or to make reser- fall. The guest youth speaker will be fat calculations. Society’s mission is to cure leukemia, Shavuot, the center will offer a special vations, please call August at (908) the Reverend Tory Wilson from the They will be done between 6 and 8 lymphoma and Hodgkin’s disease and reading of the Ten Commandments at Dedication Scheduled 889-5948 or the church office at (908) Friendship Baptist Church in Trenton. p.m. and 10 a.m. and noon. The “Y” to improve the quality of life for pa- 6:30 p.m. Services will be followed by For King Monument 232-5678. Reservations also may be Young people from the surround- is located at 220 Clark Street in e-mailed to [email protected]. ing communities are invited to attend. tients and their families. an ice cream party for children and a WESTFIELD – The Dr. Martin Westfield. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 Babysitting will be available upon St. John’s Baptist is located at 2387 A Body Mass Index is a ratio of a Luther King, Jr. Association of request. Individuals in need of Morse Avenue. For more information, at the door. Advance ticket and ad Rummage Sale Slated Westfield has invited the public to person’s height and weight. A high journal reservation forms must be re- babysitting are asked to call Danielle please call (908) 232-6972. Body Mass Index and/or percentage Saturday In Westfield attend the dedication of its monu- turned by Monday, June 13, with ment honoring Dr. King on Sunday, of body fat can lead to possible health checks made payable to the Leukemia WESTFIELD – Atlas Chapter No. Seminar to Focus on Siblings issues and risks. 99, Order of the Eastern Star of June 19, at 2 p.m. on the South Av- & Lymphoma Society, and mailed to enue Circle adjacent to the Town Bank There is no charge for these calcu- 116 South Euclid Avenue in Westfield. Westfield, will hold a Rummage Sale lations and no registration is required. this Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to of Westfield. For more information about the Members of the Association, inter- Of Special Needs Children These programs are open to the pub- Society, or on how to participate in 3 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1011 lic. For more information, please call Central Avenue in Westfield. ested citizens and the Westfield Foun- WESTFIELD – The Family Sup- school Mental Health. the competition, be a sponsor, donate dation funded the monument. The the “Y” at (908) 233-2700, extension or pre-purchase tickets, please call Between 1 and 3 p.m., there will be port Organization (FSO) of Union While working with the Mental Health no. 251. a “fill a grocery bag for $5” special. Town of Westfield provided the site. County will conduct a seminar on the Association of Essex County, she devel- the Northern New Jersey Chapter at The monument is constructed of stress often experienced by siblings of oped the KIDSCOPE Model of Support PUBLIC NOTICE (908) 654-9445. For further information, please call (908) 232-5150. granite and includes a plaque with an children with special emotional and for children affected by the mental health CHILDREN’S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL inscription honoring the late civil behavioral needs on Wednesday, June challenges of a family member. PUBLIC NOTICE The Joint Commission on Accreditation PUBLIC NOTICE rights leader. The design includes a 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at its office The FSO is state contracted to help of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) will BOROUGH OF FANWOOD brick pathway bordered with flow- at 137 Elmer Street in Westfield. families struggling to raise children conduct an accreditation survey of PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ers, as well as landscaping along the Presenter Kathy Mulrooney, a li- with special emotional needs, by way Children’s Specialized Hospital on: BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF Please take notice that on June 22, THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD IN THE sides of the monument. censed professional counselor, has of support, education and advocacy. July 11, 12, and 13, 2005 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY worked in mental health, child and The event is free of charge, but reser- Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, family advocacy in New Jersey for vations are suggested since space is The purpose of the survey will be to Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board The Board of Education of the Town of PUBLIC NOTICE evaluate the organization’s compliance Westfield in the County of Union, New will hold a hearing on the application of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE over 20 years. She is currently Associ- limited. Interested individuals are with nationally established Joint Commis- Jersey will conduct a public hearing on undersigned. The property in question is SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD ate Director of the Youth Consultation asked to call Vickie, Kathy or Gail at sion standards. The survey results will be June 21, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. The hearing located at: 160North Avenue, Fanwood, SCHOOL DISTRICT Services Institute for Infant and Pre- (908) 789-7625. used to determine whether, and the condi- will occur at the Board of Education Ad- New Jersey, also known as Block 51 Lot UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY tions under which accreditation should be 23, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, ministration Building, 302 Elm Street, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE awarded the organization. owned by Scott & Emily Smith. Westfield, New Jersey for the purpose of ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Joint Commission standards deal with consideration by the Board of authorizing NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The applicant requests Variance for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT organizational quality of care issues and the following refunding bond ordinance: DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Garage for a new home, which is in viola- sealed bids will be received by the Board the safety of the environment in which 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 tion of Section 184-134 A of the Fanwood REFUNDING BOND ORDI- of Education of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood care is provided. Anyone believing that he TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Land Use Code. Variance Requested: NANCE OF THE BOARD OF School District, Evergreen Avenue and or she has pertinent and valid information Floor Area; Permitted: 500 square feet; about such matters may request a public EDUCATION OF THE TOWN Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, 07076, Union SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et Present: N/A; Proposed: 711 square feet. OF WESTFIELD IN THE County, New Jersey, for the following to seq.; in the NJDOT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transporta- information interview with the Joint The applicant requests Variance for Commission’s field representatives at the COUNTY OF UNION, NEW be received at the prevailing time(s): tion, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625; until 10:00 A.M. on 6/16/2005 Driveway for new home, which is in viola- JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR and opened and read for: time of the survey. Information presented CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES tion of Section 184-163 of the Fanwood THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR at the interview will be carefully evaluated June 23, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Maintenance Roadway Repair contract No: 154-North; Land Use Code. Variance Requested: A PORTION OF THE OUT- for relevance to the accreditation process. Routes 1 & 9 NB & SB, Union County Driveway Width; Permitted: 18 feet; STANDING CALLABLE and will be publicly opened and read Requests for public information interview 100% STATE Present: 26 feet; Proposed: 29 feet, 4 BONDS OF THE BOARD OF immediately thereafter. must be made in writing and should be DP NO: 05421 inches. EDUCATION ISSUED IN THE Bids must be made on the proposal sent to the Joint Commission no later than The applicant will also seek such other five working days before the survey be- ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL forms in the manner designated, enclosed Bidders are required to comply with the requirement of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. relief as may be determined necessary at AMOUNTS OF $11,730,000 in a separate sealed envelope with name 17:27. gins. The request must also indicate the the public hearing based upon review of nature of the information to be provided at AND $14,923,000, APPROPRI- and address of bidder and work bid upon Effective October 15, 2004, Pursuant to Executive Order 134, apparent low bidder the application or amendment(s) to the ATING NOT TO EXCEED noted on the outside, and must be accom- must provide a completed, signed Executive Order No. 134 Certification and Disclo- the interview. Such requests should be application. addressed to: $17,000,000 THEREFOR AND panied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s sure Form within seven (7) state business days from the project bid date.. The file pertaining to this application AUTHORIZING THE ISSU- Check or Bid Bond drawn to the order of Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, Business Registration, proof of valid business registra- Division of Accreditation Operations is available for public inspection during ANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED the Board of Education for not less than tion shall be submitted by a bidder with its bid proposal at the time of bid for 100% State Accreditation Service Specialist normal business hours (9 AM - 2 PM) from $17,000,000 REFUNDING ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, funded projects. Joint Commission on Accreditation the Secretary of the Planning Board at the BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR but in no case in excess of $20,000.00, Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et of Healthcare Organizations Administration Office of the Borough of SUCH REFUNDING. and must be delivered to the Secretary of seq. (P.L. 2003, c. 91), bidders must register with the New Jersey Department of Labor, One Renaissance Boulevard Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, the Board of Education, or the Board’s Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 Fanwood, New Jersey. designated representative at the above The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 EDUCATION OF THE TOWN OF Any interested party may appear at place on or before the hour named. The U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the The Joint Commission will acknowledge WESTFIELD IN THE COUNTY OF said hearing and participate therein in Board of Education assumes no responsi- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to such requests in writing or by telephone UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two- accordance with the rules of the Fanwood bility for bids mailed or misdirected in de- submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on and will inform the organization of the thirds of all members thereof affirmatively Planning Board. livery. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. request for any interview. The Joint Com- concurring) AS FOLLOWS: Applicants: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of Drawings, specifications, and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee mission will, in turn, notify the interviewee Section 1. The Board of Education of Scott & Emily Smith sixty (60) days after the date set for the of $15.00, for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Engineering and Operations Building 1st of the date, time, and place of the meeting. the Town of Westfield in the County of 160 North Avenue opening thereof. floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during business hours. This notice is posted in accordance with Union, New Jersey (the “Board of Educa- Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 The right is reserved to reject any or all Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by the Joint Commission’s requirements tion”) is hereby authorized to refund all or 1 T - 6/9/05, The Times Fee: $38.76 bids or waive informality in the bidding if it telephoning 609-530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number is 609-530-6626. Date Posted: June 6, 2005 a portion of the outstanding callable school is in the interest of the Board of Education Drawings, special provisions, and bid documents may also be inspected (BUT NOT JCAHO bonds of the Board of Education originally PUBLIC NOTICE to do so. OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the 1 T - 6/9/05, The Leader Fee: $42.84 issued in the principal amounts of Bidding shall be in conformance with the following locations: TOWN OF WESTFIELD $11,730,000 and $14,923,000 and respec- applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70 PUBLIC NOTICE tively dated as of March 15, 1999 (the INVITATION TO BID 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Pub- Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ “1999 Bonds”) and August 1, 2001 (the TOWN OF WESTFIELD lic School Contracts Law.” 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 Sealed proposals will be received by the “2001 Bonds”). PLANNING BOARD All bidders are placed on notice that they 3 T - 5/26/05, 6/2/05 and 6/9/05, The Leader Fee: $211.14 Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- The 1999 Bonds maturing prior to March are required to comply with the require- The Westfield Planning Board will meet bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East 1, 2010 are not subject to redemption prior ments of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE for a special meeting on Monday, June 20, Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at to their stated maturities. The 1999 Bonds Specifications and full information may 2005 at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, June maturing on or after March 1, 2010 are TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS be obtained upon request at the Business the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East 27, 2005, for the redeemable at the option of the Board in 2005 AUCTION Office of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey to whole or in part on any date on or after “2005 IMPROVEMENT OF of Education, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New hear and consider the following applica- March 1, 2009 (the “1999 Redemption HIGHLAND AVENUE IN THE Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076. Jersey, will conduct an auction of used vehicles and equipment at 10:00 a.m., June 18, tion: Date”) at a redemption price equal to the TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDU- 2005 at the rear of the Scotch Plains Police Department, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. par amount of the Bonds to be redeemed, 04-26(V) C.F.G.R., LLC, 430–510 JERSEY”. CATION OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- Listed below is a list of the items to be offered at the auction: plus in each case accrued interest to the CENTRIAL AVENUE, BLOCK FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT, UNION The work under this Proposal includes date fixed for redemption (the “1999 Re- ITEM # DESCRIPTION CONDITION START BID 3006, LOTS 5, 6 & 7, SEEKING COUNTY, NEW JERSEY the furnishing of all labor, materials and demption Price”). PRELIMINARY & FINAL MA- Anthony Del Sordi, Board Secretary BICYCLES equipment necessary to complete the work The 2001 Bonds maturing prior to Au- JOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL 1 T- 6/9/05, The Times Fee: $49.47 1. Girl’s 10 Speed Fair $5.00 as shown on the Contract Drawings and gust 1, 2012 are not subject to redemption WITH VARIANCES. APPLI- 2. Magna Mountain Bike Good $30.00 described in the Contract Specifications, prior to their stated maturities. The Bonds CANT SEEKS TO DEMOLISH PUBLIC NOTICE 3. Sebring 10 Speed Poor $2.00 and Proposals shall be in accordance with maturing on or after August 1, 2012 are EXISTING BUILDINGS ON 4. Silver Scooter Good $5.00 such Drawings and Specifications and the redeemable at the option of the Board in TOWN OF WESTFIELD THE THREE LOTS AND TO 5. Silver BMX Bike Poor $1.00 terms proposed in the Contract. whole or in part on any date on or after CONSTRUCT A NEW BUILD- Public Notice is hereby given that an 6. Blue Shredder BMX Bike Poor $1.00 August 1, 2011(the “2001 Redemption ING THAT WILL BE RETAIL/ The major items of work under this con- ordinance of which the following is a copy 7. DXR BMX Bike Good $30.00 Date”) upon notice as required herein at a OFFICE ON FIRST FLOOR tract include, but are not limited to, the was introduced, read, and passed on first 8. Trailwinder BMX Fair $20.00 redemption price equal to par plus ac- AND 10 RESIDENTIAL CON- following in estimated quantities: reading by the Council of the Town of 9. Huffy Mountain Bike Fair $5.00 crued interest to the date fixed for redemp- DOS EACH ON THE SECOND 675 tons of 4 inch thick hot mix asphalt Westfield at a meeting held June 7, 2005, 10. Girl’s Mountain Bike Poor $1.00 tion (the “2001 Redemption Price.”). AND THIRD FLOORS. APPLI- base course and that the said Council will further con- 11. Scooter Fair $1.00 Section 2. In order to finance the cost of CATION ALSO INCLUDES 600 tons of 2 inch thick hot mix asphalt sider the same for final passage on the 12. Scooter Fair $1.00 the purpose described in Section 1 hereof, PARKING SITE IMPROVE- surface course 21st day of June, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. or as 13. Magna Mountain Bike Good $30.00 negotiable refunding bonds (the “Refund- MENTS. 1,500 cubic yards of roadway excava- soon thereafter as said matter can be 14. Pacific Mountain Bike Fair $5.00 ing Bonds”) are hereby authorized to be Applicant seeks variances from tion, unclassified reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- 15. Huffy Mountain Bike Fair $15.00 issued in the aggregate principal amount the following: 2,800 linear feet of granite block curbing nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, 16. Rhino Mountain Bike Good $50.00 not to exceed $17,000,000 pursuant to List of New C.40:55D-70c Vari- 2,080 square feet of 4 inch thick con- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and 17. Quasar Mountain Bike Good $30.00 N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.1 et seq. ances Requested: crete walk place any person who may be interested 18. Schwinn Mountain Bike Poor $1.00 Section 3. An aggregate amount not Section 11.26E4 of the Land 3,325 square feet of 6 inch thick con- therein will be given an opportunity to be 19. Neon Girl’s Bike Poor $1.00 exceeding $250,000 for items of expense Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- crete walk heard concerning said ordinance. 20. 10 Speed Bike Poor $1.00 listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. quires maximum allowable Claire J. Gray 21. BMX Bike Poor $1.00 All bidders must submit with their bid 18A:24-61.4 has been included in the ag- building height of 40 feet. Pro- Acting Town Clerk 22. Raleigh Girl’s Mountain Bike Fair $10.00 a copy of their New Jersey Business gregate principal amount of Refunding posed is 43 feet. 23. Magna Girl’s Bike Poor $5.00 Registration Certificate. Failure to sub- Bonds authorized herein. GENERAL ORDINANCE 1850 Section 11.26E2 of the Land 24. Girl’s Bike Poor $1.00 mit proof of registration will disqualify Section 4. The purpose of the refunding Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 25. Haro BMX Bike Poor $2.00 the bid. is to incur an interest cost savings for the quires side yard set back of 10 THE TOWN CODE OF THE 26. Grand Mesa Mountain Bike Good $30.00 Proposals shall be in writing on the forms Board of Education. feet. Proposed is 1.03 feet/7.22 TOWN OF WESTFIELD 27. BMW Mountain Bike Good $50.00 furnished and must be delivered at the Section 5. A supplemental debt state- feet. CHAPTER 13 “MOTOR VE- place and before the hour above men- ment has been prepared and filed in the MISCELLANEOUS Section 11.26E2 of the Land HICLES AND TRAFFIC” BY tioned, and must be accompanied by a office of the Town Clerk and the Board 28. Honda Pullout Radio Good $10.00 Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- AMENDINGCERTAIN PROVI- certified check or bid bond payable to the Secretary and in the office of the Director quires buffer of 10 feet with SIONS THEREOF CONSTRUCTION/ADM Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at of the Division of Local Government Ser- plantings or fencing. Proposed Quanity Item Starting Bid Condition least ten percent (10%) of the base amount vices in the Department of Community BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council is less than 10 feet portion hav- 1. 1 Okidata Microline DOT Matrix $50.00 Good of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor Affairs of the State of New Jersey as of the Town of Westfield in the County of ing no plantings or fencing. Printer Model 591 more than $20,000.00. Each bid must required by law. Such statement shows Union that the Code of the Town of Section 11.26F1 of the Land 2. 1 Okidata Microline DOT Matrix $50.00 Good also be accompanied by a Surety Com- that the gross debt of the Town as defined Westfield, Chapter 13 “Motor Vehicles and Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- Printer Model 590 pany Certificate stating that said Surety in the Local Bond Law and the school debt Traffic” be amended in the following par- quires building façade must 3. 1 IBM Typewriter $25.00 Good company will provide the bidder with the of the Board of Education is increased by ticulars: have > 40% window area. Pro- 4. 10 Misc. Keyboards $1.00 each Good required Performance bond in the full the amount the Refunding Bond authori- SECTION I. That Section 13-21.5" posed is 31.2%. 5. 1 HP Ink Jet Printer Fax $25.00 Good amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collu- zation exceeds the amount of the pro- Handicapped Parking Space-On Street Section 17.02C1G & 17.02C7A 6. 1 Brother Fax $25.00 Good sion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualifica- posed Refunded Bonds. be amended by adding the following par- of the Land Use Ordinance. 7. 4 Dell Monitors $25.00 Good tion Statement, Statement of Ownership, Section 6. A certified copy of this refund- ticulars: Ordinance requires parking per 8. 1 Hitachi Color TV $50.00 Good on the forms included in and explained in ing bond ordinance as adopted on first use 71.3 to 104.4 spaces per Pursuant to the authority granted to this 9. 6 Misc. Chairs $5.00 Fair the contract documents. reading has been filed with the director of applicable use. Proposed are municipality by N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, the fol- 10. 3 Table type desks $25.00 Good Bidders must be in compliance with all the Division of Local Government Ser- 45 spaces. lowing locations are hereby designated as 11. 3 Tops to Desks $25.00 Good provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 vices in the Department of Community Section 17.02A1 of the Land restricted parking spaces for use by per- 12. 1 Keyboard extender $1.00 Poor supplement to the law against discrimina- Affairs of the State of New Jersey prior to Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- sons who have been issued special ve- tion (Affirmative Action) and must pay final adoption, together with a complete PARKS & RECREATION quires parking per zone 143 hicle identification cards by the Division of workmen the prevailing wage rates pro- statement in the form prescribed by the Quanity Item Starting Bid Condition spaces. Proposed are 45 Motor Vehicles. No other persons shall be mulgated by the New Jersey State Depart- Director and signed by the Board Secre- 1. 1 1991 Mason Dodge - Dump $500.00 Poor spaces. permitted to park in these spaces. ment of Labor and Industry for this project, tary of the Board of Education as to the (new transmission) Section 17.02E2 of the Land copies of which are on file in the Office of indebtedness to be financed by the issu- 800 Forest Avenue, Apt. 1-D 2. 1 1978 Backhoe - Ford $1,000.00 Poor Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- the Town engineer. ance of the Refunding Bonds authorized 3. 1 Table Saw - 1980 $50.00 Poor quires number of loading spaces west side, beginning at a point 305 feet This project is being funded by a Trans- herein. 4. 1 1986 Ford Ecoline 350 $1,000.00 Poor 3. Proposed is 0. northwesterly from the intersection of the portation Trust Fund Grant administered Section 7. The Board President, the 24 Passenger Bus Section 17.04A of the Land Use northerly curb line of Seneca Place as by the New Jersey Department of Trans- Board Secretary and other appropriate 5. 1 Champion - 1995 $1,000.00 Poor Ordinance. Ordinance requires extended with the westerly curb line of portation. representatives of the Board of Education 24 Passenger Bus minimum parking space dimen- Forest Avenue as extended and from such Plans and specifications may be seen or are hereby authorized to prepare such sions 20 feet x 9 feet. Proposed beginning point extending northwesterly PUBLIC PROPERTY procured ($75.00) at the office of the Town documents and to take such other actions is 18 feet x 9 feet. from a distance of 25 feet thereof. Quanity Item Starting Bid Condition Engineer, Public Works Center, 959 North as are necessary or desirable to enable Variances, waivers or excep- 1. 1 1978 Ford 550 Backhoe $250.00 Poor Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey. The the Board of Education to prepare for the SECTION II. In the event that any sec- tions from certain site plan de- non-refundable cost of contract documents sale and the issuance of the Refunding tion, part or provision of this ordinance The Township reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale at the Township’s sole tails or relief from requirements is $50.00 made payable to the Town of Bonds authorized herein and to provide shall be held to be unconstitutional or discretion. The Township also reserves the right to start below minimum bid if necessary may be sought as appropriate. Westfield, which must be paid in cash or for the redemption of the Refunded Bonds invalid by any Court, such holdings shall to encourage competition. All items sold “as is” and may be inspected prior to the sale Plans and application are on file in the certified check. The Mayor and Council referred to in Section 1 hereof. not affect the validity of this Ordinance as during business hours or at 9:00 a.m. the day of the sale. Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North reserve the right to reject any bid, and to Section 8. This bond ordinance shall a whole, or any part thereof, other than the Purchases may be made by cash or certified check, payable at the time the bid is Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and waive any informality in any bid, if in the take effect immediately after final adop- part so held unconstitutional or invalid. accepted by the Township. All items shall be removed from Township premises within may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 interest of the Town, it is deemed advis- tion, provided that the consent of the Local SECTION III. This ordinance shall take one week from the date of acceptance of the bidder’s offer at the bidder’s own expense. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. able to do so. Finance Board has been endorsed upon a effect after passage and publication as TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Kenneth B. Marsh Kenneth B. Marsh certified copy of this ordinance as finally soon as, and in the manner provided by Barbara Riepe Secretary Town Engineer adopted. law. Township Clerk 1 T - 6/9/05, The Leader Fee: $69.87 1 T - 6/9/05, The Leader Fee: $71.40 1 T - 6/9/05, The Leader Fee: $110.67 1 T - 6/9/05, The Leader Fee: $55.59 1 T – 6/9/05, The Times Fee: $132.60 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 9, 2005 Page 21

LOCAL STARS Clarissa Nolde’s Students Held Spring Flute Recital WESTFIELD – Flute students of and a frequent local performer, joined Clarissa Nolde offered their annual Ms. Nolde’s students as accompanist recitals on May 26 and 27. for the following performers. Scotch Plains-Fanwood students Brie Adamczyk and Hannah Markey Photo Courtesy of Warren Westura PIECING TOGETHER AN EXHIBIT...Mosaic artist Dave Richman of Union will Victoria Roser, Jessica Nagourney and of Scotch Plains performed music by UNION COUNTY PERFORMERS…Guys & Dolls, this year’s NJPAC/WYACT exhibit at the Westfield Art Gallery on East Broad Street. Pictured, above, are two Amie Berlant performed works by Mozart and Handel. Westfield interme- summer musical collaboration will spotlight several residents from Union County. examples of Mr. Richman’s mosaics. Mozart and Haydn. Amie, a ninth diate school pupils, Melissa Riegel, Sara Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Jaclyn Tumolo, Gregory, Shapiro, Jennifer Kujawski and Jill McCoy; and back row: Jill Kurzner, Keyon Richardson, Robert Richman’s ‘World of Mosaics’ Pels, Caroline Yost and Sean Willkens. NJPAC’s Summer Musical Slated at Westfield Art Gallery WESTFIELD – Union artist Dave with many one-man shows. An award- Program Presents WYACT Richman will present the opening of winning artist, Mr. Richman also taught his exhibition, “A World of Mosaics” mosaics in adult education. on Saturday, June 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Due to the pressures of a large family Production of Guys & Dolls at the Westfield Art Gallery, which and extensive business travel, he dis- NEWARK — The New Jersey Per- musical of the 1950s, and was adapted occupies the first floor of the New continued his own artistic activities forming Arts Center (NJPAC) Sum- into the motion picture of the same name, Jersey Workshop for the Arts (NJWA), until retirement in 2003 in Union. mer Musical Program and the Westfield cast with Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra 150-152 East Broad Street in Westfield. Mr. Richman works with materials Young Artists’ Cooperative Theatre and Jean Simmons in the leading roles. The free exhibition, which will be collected and saved over a long period (WYACT) are joining forces for a eighth The show features well-known songs open through Monday, July 25, may be of time, including Venetian glass, Byz- year to showcase a Broad- such as “Fugue for viewed Tuesdays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 antine glass, Mexican glass, marble way-level musical pro- Tinhorns,” “Adelaide’s p.m., Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 chips, stones and stained glass. duction. Lament,” “Sit Down, p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Many of the pieces combine several This year, they chose You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” A member of the Westfield Art Asso- materials resulting in a unique style, the classic Broadway mu- “Luck Be A Lady To- ciation, Mr. Richman is a self-taught giving dimension and texture not often SPRING PERFORMANCE…Westfield flute teacher Clarissa Nolde, center, is sical comedy, Guys & night,” and the title song. mosaic artist, who was active in West- seen. He also personally makes the pictured with her pupils, who performed on May 26 and 27 during their annual Dolls, their largest under- This current produc- ern New York during the 1950s and custom frame for each mosaic. spring recitals. taking to date. This musi- tion of Guys & Dolls is 1960s. He was a member of the Buffalo For more information, please call cal production, with a 45- directed by Ms. Meryl, Society of Artists and exhibited widely, the NJWA at (908) 789-9696. grader, teamed up with Edison Inter- Birkenthal and Yixiao Wang performed mediate School (EIS) seventh grader works by Telemann, Handel and Bach. member cast and a 25- WYACTs Co-founder POPCORN™ Lindsay Psolka for selections from Melissa and Sara performed a trio member orchestra, and and Artistic Director, who Eduard Grieg’s Peer Gynt. sonata by Handel, while Yixiao, a sev- consisting entirely of tal- is also a Westfield resident. EIS seventh graders Alison Ricardo enth grader at Roosevelt Intermediate ented New Jersey youth, When asked why she Cinderella Man: Winner and Nicole Spera performed works by School, was a member of the flute section including two Westfield selected Guys and Dolls, Kuhlau, C.P.E. Bach and Duo by Dop- of the Region II Honors Band this year. residents, will premiere on Jennifer Kujawski Ms. Meryl explained, pler. This year, Alison was named First Graduating seniors Sarah Schwartz and Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m. “This musical fable of By a Split Decision Chair Piccolo with the Region II Honor Kaitlin Carman concluded the concert in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater. Times Square will require cast mem- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Band. She is also a member of the New with the music of Mozart and Massenet. Guys & Dolls will run at NJPAC for bers to create and develop a multitude Jersey Youth Symphony’s flute choir. Sarah will attend Lafayette College in nine performances only, running of colorful, stylized, yet believable co- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERG bursting to get out, lets loose and ac- through Sunday, July 24. medic characters. This is 3 ½ POPCORNS knowledges his victory. He is home. He is Pianist Mary Beth McFall, a mem- the fall, while Kaitlin will enter her fresh- If you judge a film entirely by how it safe. He has won. ber of the Musical Club of Westfield man year at Northeastern University. Following its NJPAC en- a major challenge for moves you, then director Ron Howard’s While walking through their garden, gagement, the production young actors, but great Cinderella Man, the uplifting tale about they speak of their future. Later, the kids will tour to the historic preparation for those in- Depression era boxer James Braddock, is a asleep, only hands are shown as the lovers Algonquin Arts Theatre tending to pursue a pro- clear winner. place their jewelry on the bureau. As middle in Manasquan, perform- fessional acting career.” This is a stunningly photographed, emo- class dreams go, it doesn’t get any better ing there from Friday, July President and CEO of tionally compelling movie. It features one than this. Fade to black. 29, to Sunday, August 7. NJPAC, Lawrence of the most powerful, socially valid depic- When the lights come on, this time Jennifer Kujawski, 17, Goldman, said, “NJPAC’s tions of the Great Depression since John more sepia and somehow less sparkling of Westfield, who plays a summer collaboration with Ford’s adaptation of Steinbeck’s The than before, the jewelry is gone. The Great Grapes of Wrath (1940). Depression has begun. Sightseer and a Hot Box WYACT has become an Although there are potential Academy Shortly thereafter, Jim breaks his hand. Dancer, said, “The annual highlight of the Award nominations strewn throughout Forced by financial circumstances, he fights NJPAC/WYACT Sum- NJPAC season. We are de- mer Musical Program has lighted to again have the the cast, if you’re fastidious about facts, anyway. His career takes a downspin. The Caroline Yost shun a story twist here and an exaggera- comfortable home the Braddocks once helped me be much more opportunity to tour the tion there for the sake of dramatic effect, enjoyed is replaced by a hovel they can confident with myself as a performer. I production to the Algonquin Arts Theatre then odds are you’ll have to deduct a few hardly afford. The award-worthy art di- had to understand how my voice works in Manasquan. The students will be able points from Cinderella Man’s totals. rection presents an economic horror. It’s and (director) Cynthia Meryl really to extend their learning experience and Based on the true story of “The Bergen Angela’s Ashes (1999), American style. helped with that.” share their talent with audiences from the Bulldog, the Pride of New Jersey,” screen- This is how Howard directs, only even writer Cliff Hollingsworth’s script, co- more so this time. That is, very tradition- Jennifer played Purity Angel in last central and southern parts of the state.” authored with Akiva Goldsman, takes a ally and, save for the big objection noted year’s NJPAC/WYACT production of The NJPAC/WYACT collaboration few liberties on its way to capturing your at the top, very honestly, very boldly and Anything Goes. enables talented youth from New Jer- mind and winning your heart. very bravely. It requires a certain consis- Caroline Yost, 15, of Westfield is in sey and beyond to receive the highest Now, there are liberties and then there tency. One misstep and traditional can the production as a Hot Box Dancer. quality theater-arts education possible, are liberties. In turning up the anticipa- turn to tedium. This is her first NJPAC/WYACT Sum- all at no cost to the participants. tion volume as Jimmy Braddock begins We get tons of information from the mer musical production, but she was a These aspiring actors and musicians his quest out of the slums and into heavy- opening exposition. Braddock is unpre- member of NJPAC’s Summer Youth are provided with the unique opportu- weight title contention, the filmmakers tentious yet confident, a devoted family Performance Workshop last summer. nity to embrace active roles in a profes- thought it advantageous to make the reign- man and the possessor of a devastating ing champ a villain. right. While Mae is proud of her husband’s Often called the quintessential musi- sional theater environment, regardless of Therefore Max Baer, generally credited accomplishments, she can’t wait for the cal comedy, Guys & Dolls is the adapta- their economic backgrounds. Perform- with killing two opponents in the ring, is day when Jimmy hangs up his gloves. tion of Damon Runyon’s short story, ers and technical students from across the portrayed as a monster on several levels: That’s why she hadn’t listened to the “The Idylls of Sarah Brown.” A blend of region jump at the chance to participate Not only will he kill you, but also insult match, let alone attended. song, dance, and humorous plot com- in NJPAC and WYACT’s professional- your wife, and with a lascivious tone yet. Even less subtle but sensational all the plications, the show sets classic Frank level theatrical productions, which sell Adding insult to injury, a marvelous Craig same is Paul Giamatti’s over the top and Loesser music and lyrics to what is char- out every year to enthusiastic audiences. Bierko is entirely convincing as the baddy. through the roof portrayal of manager Joe acterized as “Runyonland,” a mythical, Tickets for the NJPAC performances But go home after the film, pull out the Gould, an early candidate for 2005’s male IT’S A ‘STARRY NIGHT’ IN THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE…Roosevelt colorful Broadway/Times Square of the are $25 for adults and $14 for children old boxing encyclopedia, and you’ll find supporting actor nomination. There’s Intermediate School (RIS) eighth grader Casey Reimlinger re-created an old chair 1940s populated by gamblers, night- neither the words killer nor lout next to enough ham here to open a deli. But the into a work of art and presented it to the Superintendent of Schools this week. Dr. (under 14), and may be purchased by Baer’s name. In fact, most pundits of actor, recalling Filmdom’s great boxing William Foley graciously accepted the chair, which previously sat unadorned in his club performers, and straight-laced, calling (888) GO-NJPAC or (888) 466- pugilism agree that the guy was pretty cronies of the 1930s, also counterpunches office. Casey used acrylics to re-create Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” on the seat and pure-at-heart Salvation Army types. 5722, or by visiting the NJPAC Box likeable, that he actually didn’t take any- with delicate jabs of understatement. back of the chair. Casey intends to continue her art studies when she enters Westfield The original stage production was Office at One Center Street in down- thing too seriously … that if he did, he Watch the scene when, trying to keep up High School in the fall. RIS art teacher Anne Cohen accompanied Casey to Dr. the fifth longest-running Broadway town Newark. might have had a more memorable cham- appearances at his prestigious address, he Foley’s office for the presentation. pionship. In other words, the fix is in. is visited by Jim and Mae. Whether playing a gladiator or this By this time, things look like they could WSW Kaleidoscope Dept. humble heavyweight, Russell Crowe is be turning around for the pug. Heretofore WSW Kaleidoscope Dept. pound for pound among our best actors. he’s been barely eking out a living, work- Summer Camp Reveals Course Schedule ‘Large Scale Works’ We never doubt that this is Braddock, the ing as a longshoreman. But with his hand CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 WESTFIELD – The Westfield former Golden Gloves champ whose ca- now fully healed, a few recent good fights career I’m pursuing,” Brad said. “Instead Summer Workshop’s (WSW) Ka- reer started out so promising and then indicate he may be able to give up his day leidoscope Department has an- plummeted. job. This eventually leads to the climactic of being told, ‘You may have this prob- Loom at Tomasulo lem,’ you’re given that problem. It’s a nounced a roster of courses for chil- Just his dialect alone is amazing. That title bout against Max Baer. By MARYLOU MORANO 1940s, it is only that Ruskin-White someone born in New Zealand and raised Never as hyperbolic as the Rocky hands-on, real-world approach.” dren of all ages. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Introduction to Checkers and found much that was left unsaid in a in Australia is able to adopt a completely slugfests, but rather more realistic, as if the He advised prospective participants, CRANFORD — The high ceil- believable, 1930s version of a North Bergen filmmakers had obtained perfectly preserved “If you like a challenge and you like Chess,” “Cooking Magic,” “Kitchen movement that still offered room for brogue is an accomplishment. prints from ESPN Classics, the tension- Chemistry,” science classes, “Discover ings and wide-open space of Union development,” wrote Robert Costa, a broadcasting, give it a shot.” County College’s (UCC) Commons To set the stage, director Ron Howard filled fight scenes are super. It’s a testament The fourth annual Bruce Beck and Science,” “Exploring Science,” and curator and friend of the artist, about opens the film with Braddock’s handy dis- to the ring choreography that, even know- “Scientific Encounters” will be offered, is the perfect venue Ian Eagle Sports Broadcasting Camp for the dramatic, over- patch of a tough opponent in the late 1920s. ing the results of the matches, viewers are will take place from Monday, July 25, as well as mathematics specialties, “Fun The camera then follows the ebullient, nattily bound to find themselves at seat’s edge. with Math,” and “Think Tank.” sized presentation of dressed fighter and his equally enthralled Tallying up the scorecard, there’s great to Friday, July 29. Gayle Ruskin-White’s manager, Joe Gould (Paul Giamatti), as they acting, heart-wrenching sociology, angst- To register or find out more information, Held at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield, the WSW will exhibit entitled “Large wend their way out of the arena and into the causing action and, well, a nearly accurate please call (908) 233-1113 or visit http:// Scale Works from taxicab, all along engaging in a jovial repar- story. Too bad Howard went for the price www.sportsbroadcastingcamp.com. be in session from Wednesday, June tee about their good fortune. and rigged it. Too bad he didn’t under- 29 to Friday, July 29, from 8:30 a.m. 1990-1994.” In the back seat, Joe takes out $8,000 in stand. Cinderella Man coulda had more to 12:30 p.m. The paintings in cash and hands Jim his cut. There is a class. It coulda been a contender for best For a brochure, please call the “Large Scale Works” glisten to everything. Joe gets out at his boxing film of all time, instead of just a WSW at (908) 815-1551 or visit are oil on unstretched hoity-toity digs and informs the driver to very good movie, which is what it is. Dance Duo the New Jersey Workshop for the canvas, wood panels ferry them to Jersey. * * * * * * * CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Arts office at 150-152 East Broad and steel. There is Pulling up to a better than modest but Cinderella ManMan, rated PG-13, is a minimal color in not ostentatious, single-family home, Universal Pictures release directed by Ron perform during all three car shows in Street in Westfield. Additional in- formation can be found at these pieces, which Photo Courtesy of Union County College Jimmy exits. Wife Mae, portrayed by a Howard and stars Russell Crowe, Renee downtown Westfield this summer. makes them very fo- ON EXHIBIT...“To Bear Witness” by Gayle Ruskin- very solid Renee Zellweger, waits on the Zellweger and Paul Giamatti. Running Throughout the summer, Mr. www.njworkshopforthearts.com. White, an oil on canvas completed around 13 years ago, is front steps. He makes a quip. Her smile, cused and not prone time: 144 minutes. Russitano noted, that he and Ms. to distraction by a di- one of the pieces exhibited by the artist at Union County Shovlin would focus their dance in- Dance Lessons, Social versity of dyes. The College’s Tomasulo Gallery through Thursday, July 28. struction on 1950s-era techniques. abstract nature of the paintings al- Sponsored by the Westfield Area “Large Scale Works” in particular. Planned at Trailside lows the viewer to step inside the The artist holds a Bachelor of Fine Chamber of Commerce, the shows are MOUNTAINSIDE — The Union work, and to make of them whatever slated for Wednesdays, June 15, July 20 Arts degree in Drawing from Pratt County Board of Chosen Freeholders the imagination allows. Institute. She has exhibited in New and August 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. along will offer dance lessons and a social for The size of Ms. Ruskin-White’s work Elm and Quimby Streets. York City, California, Mexico, Chi- adults, ages 18 and older, through adds to its mystique. Her oil on canvas, cago, Arizona, Florida and Germany. Trailside Nature and Science Center in “In the Bedroom,” measures 78-feet “Large Scale Works from 1990- Mountainside on Saturday, June 18, by 120-feet and her oil on canvas, “To 1994” will be on exhibit through Get Outta... from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Skytop Picnic Bear Witness” measures 176-feet by Thursday, July 28. Due to extensive Pavilion. 90-feet. Both of these pieces of art were renovations underway at the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Jim Reiter, who holds 25 years of completed some 13 years ago. MacKay Library, the exhibit is be- The Second Saturdays Open Mic experience in the dance industry, will Ms. Ruskin-White, who lives in ing held in UCC’s Commons on Coffee House will be held on Satur- teach steps to accompany popular swing New York City, works on five or the Cranford Campus, which is lo- day, June 11, in the Fellowship Hall of and Latin music on the dance floor. more paintings at one time. She cre- cated at 1033 Springfield Avenue, the Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Dance shoes are not advisable as the ates them in layers, incorporating Cranford. Waldron Avenue in Summit. Perform- pavilion dance floor is concrete. Light blacks, grays, browns and whites. Gallery hours are from 1 to 4 p.m., ers should register at 7:30 p.m. and the refreshments will be served. Space is This layering technique infuses the Mondays through Thursdays and on show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $4. limited and pre-registration is required. paintings with depth, and adds to Saturdays. Evening hours are from 6 to All proceeds will benefit charity. Deli- The fee is $15 per person for residents their imaginative quality. 9 p.m. on Tuesdays through Thurs- cious desserts and refreshments will be of Union County and $20 per person “If these paintings resemble the days. MAGICAL SHOW…Tamaques Elementary School fifth graders Evan Tarlow, Matt served up. For more information, call for out-of-county dancers. dark, moody, impassioned compo- For more information, please call Trinkle, Jonathan Biagioli and Michael DePaolo performed a number, “This Magic (908) 531-1494 or e-mail For more information, please call sitions of the New York School of the (908) 709-7155. Moment,” during the school’s variety show on April 16 and 17. [email protected]. (908) 789-3670. Page 22 Thursday, June 9, 2005 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Poet, Father of Longtime Westfielder Memorialized by Native Italian Town By MARYLOU MORANO Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tomorrow’s Sportscasters Trained WESTFIELD — The poet Giuseppe Incaliccho, father of long- time Westfield resident Mario Incaliccho, was recently honored by At Summer Camp With WF Ties Fondi, Italy, the town of his birth, located about 70 miles south of Rome. By JOSH HAMERMAN The highlight of the ceremony, which Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times took place on May 4, was the naming WESTFIELD — Bruce Beck, of a piazza in honor of the poet. Mario WNBC-TV weekend sports anchor and and his wife, Mary Ann, and many weekday sports reporter, knew from an friends were in attendance. Also present early age that he wanted to be a sports- were Fondi mayor, Luigi Parisella, as caster. well as other dignitaries. In high school, the Livingston native Two classes of students from the often entertained his basketball team- local school recited some of the poet’s mates by delivering play-by-play com- writings, and several people gave mentary during bus rides to away games. speeches, including Mario Incaliccho. In the summer of 2002, Mr. Beck, The event was televised locally in Fondi. along with his friend and fellow sports- Giuseppe was born in Fondi on Feb- caster Ian Eagle, opened the Bruce Beck ruary 25, 1889. His father died when and Ian Eagle Sports Broadcasting Camp he was 5, and at age 12 he quit school Photo Courtesy of Mario Incallichio to give today’s aspiring sportscasters ca- and took over the support of his family. POINTING WITH PRIDE...While in Fondi, Italy, Westfielder Mario Incallichio reer guidance and hands-on training. Although denied a formal education, points to a street sign commemorating his father’s legacy as a poet. The five-day program takes place at Mr. Incalicchio never abandoned his lost his love for Fondi, which was the caring man, and this all came out in his Montclair State University’s Yogi Berra love of knowledge and of reading, and subject of much of his poetry, and poetry,” explained Mario. Museum and Learning Center, and on his own he studied the great Italian earned him the name “The Cantor of “I’ve had a ‘delayed reaction’ to his teaches participants crucial skills such as Photo Courtesy of David Siroty authors, Pellico, Manzoni, Leopardi Fondi.” work,” he continued. “I knew about interviewing coaches and players, an- SPECIAL INTERVIEW...Westfield High School senior Brad Speck is interviewed and Carducci. Over his lifetime, Giuseppe authored his writing when I was young, but my choring, hosting and producing a talk by News 12 New Jersey’s Joey Wahler prior to doing a play-by-play of a minor league Mr. Incalicchio immigrated to thousands of poems, which have been father didn’t make a big deal out of it.” radio show, sideline reporting, using a baseball game. America around 1910, and settled on published in 11 volumes. All his writ- What the younger Incalicchio does TelePrompTer, giving play-by-play cov- everyone personally.” camp’s 2002 inaugural session, and has Staten Island. He married a girl from ings were in Italian. He was the recipi- remember about his father is that he erage on TV and radio, and more. Mr. Beck and Mr. Eagle keep in touch returned every subsequent summer. Italy, and with her had four children. ent of many literary awards, both in “wrote endlessly” on any scrap of paper with camp alumni, many of whom have He had the opportunity to utilize Although he lived in the United States Italy and the United States. he could find. After his father’s death in requested letters of recommendation what he absorbed at the camp when he for the remainder of his life, he never “My father was a sensitive, kind and 1971, Mario found poems scribbled during the college application process. called basketball, lacrosse, baseball, and on the outside of an envelope. Returning campers participate in an volleyball games for Westfield’s TV-36. In addition to his poetry, Giuseppe advanced program that covers topics “A lot of people think sports broad- also wrote a number of novels, which such as producing and delivering a casting is just an easy ‘one, two, three, ‘Old Gypsy’ Role Goes were never published. He also penned highlight package and a 5-minute com- I’m on the air’ type of thing, but it’s a biography, “The Countess of Fondi,” mentary report. These students work not,” he said. “There’s a lot of hard based on the life of 15th century Count- with Larry Londino, Chairman of work and preparation that go into it.” ess of Fondi, Guilia Gonzaga. The work Montclair State University’s broadcast- This year’s camp term is Brad’s last. To Jackson of Westfield is currently under consideration for publishing. ing department, and Mike Quick, host In the fall, he will begin his freshman By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN his “Old Gypsy” role, Gregory, who of MSG Network’s “High School year at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times is also a member of Il Trovatore’s Sports Weekly.” Pa., where he plans to study radio WESTFIELD – Although he chorus, said, “He’s an old guy who Coming Soon in A&E: Brad Speck, a Westfield High School broadcasting. modestly admitted that the role of basically says, ‘The sun is coming • Michael Pollack provides an senior, used his experiences under Mr. “The camp helped me organize my life the “Old Gypsy” in the New Jersey up, we need bread, let’s go.” update on Rachel Gordon’s “Big Quick’s instruction as the focus of his better, and it gave me a crash course in the State Opera’s rendition Currently, Gregory House” reality show; college application essays. Brad was one Continued on Page 21 of Verdi’s Il Trovatore is trying to organize a • Lisa Basile attends the next of the original participants during the is “very, very small,” vocal studio, search- Fanwood Arts Council poetry Gregory Jackson of ing for students who reading; Queen of Arts Westfield is aiming for would be focused, • Queen of the Arts explores Queen of Arts big success once he professional and dedi- summer cooking, craft activities. Craft Projects, Books, Patterns All Year ‘Round graduates Mason cated to their craft. Gross School of the He has spoken to his Arts in October. Photo Courtesy of David Siroty Stepping Stones, Papers, Albums former WHS music PRACTICE...As part of his experience “I’ve been singing teacher, Bill Mathews, Get at the Bruce Beck sports camp, Brad Chandelier Earrings, Trimmings all of my life, ever about the project. Speck practices a “stand-up” prior to a since I went to In addition, he will By MICHELLE HELEN Le POIDEVIN New to the Kolo collection is the Outta minor league baseball game. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times church at Redeemer sing in a production Hudson book-bound pocket photo al- sing in a production Lutheran Church,” of Handel’s L’Allegro, “I always wanted to enter this busi- In my backyard, I have been working bum, the Noci 4-inch by 6-inch brag he told The ness, but there was never a vehicle like on an iris garden to memorialize my he told The which will be staged The book for those proud grandmas and par- Westfield Leader and at Lincoln Center this when I was in high school,” Mr. grandmother, who passed away last year. ents of recent graduates, and my personal at Lincoln Center The Scotch Plains- during the Mostly Beck told The Westfield Leader and Besides the iris bulbs we sprinkled around favorite, the Mini Mini, which comes in Fanwood Times. House The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. “I the grounds, the garden Fanwood Times. Mozart Festival. He 10 cute colors and has room The 24-year-old Gregory Jackson said the experience think it’s a terrific head-start and a needed a special sign or for your favorite tiny pho- said the experience By CAROL F. DAVIS vocal performance major played bass Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times great learning experience for young- stepping stone to distin- vocal performance major played bass will be especially unique because tos. At $3.75, the 2 ½-inch before he entered Westfield High sters who wouldn’t have had a chance guish the area. by 2 ½-inch Mini Mini is he will be singing in the pit while On Sunday June 12, from 10 a.m. School (WHS), where he became a the dance troupe performs on stage. to 4 p.m., some of Plainfield’s finest to do this until recently.” Milestones Products’ not only affordable, but football player. Proving that his love Mr. Eagle, the New Jersey Nets’ TV “Mosaic Stepping Stone football player. Proving that his love “Before I can become a successful Victorian porches will feature an- convenient. Kolo suggests of music was not entirely lost, when announcer who contributes to CBS Kit” filled the tall order. using these little wonders solo performer,” Gregory told The tiques for sale during the Van Wyck he attended Roanoke College in Leader/Times, “I feel that I must be Brooks Historic District’s Third Sports, WFAN Radio, and YES Net- Using the kit’s simple di- as tree ornaments, gift tags Salem, Va. for one year, he studied work, echoed Mr. Beck’s sentiments. rections and plentiful sup- Salem, Va. for one year, he studied a part of various choruses.” Annual “Tea ‘n’ ‘Tiques.” David or mini brag books. singing. He transferred to Union “I wouldn’t change the path I took to plies, such as stone mix, a Paperspectives, a fam- Being involved with the New Jer- Willis will appraise your antiques on County College and then enrolled sey State Opera, he said, has af- the porch at The Pillars Bed and broadcasting, but it would have been plastic mold, and a bag of ily-owned and operated in courses at Mason Gross. great to have some insight into the stained glass shards, I in courses at Mason Gross. forded him many memorable op- Breakfast, 922 Central Avenue, for company with over 57 “I really owe it all to Jay Tramm, business at an earlier age,” he said. crafted the octagonal Japa- years in the business, is portunities as a performer and has $5 per item, and an elegant after- one of my professors at Mason helped him network in his industry. noon tea will be served on the wrap- “When you’re in high school and you nese iris stone (pictured, manufacturing some of Gross,” said Gregory, adding that try to visualize yourself going forward center) and carved my Gross,” said Gregory, adding that “I’m very grateful to them,” he around porch of the Coriell Man- the most adorable coordi- Mr. Tramm is also the New Jersey into the next chapter of your life, you grandmother’s initials nating papers, “Trim said. “They are a wonderful group sion, 957 Central Avenue, for a $10 State Opera’s Chorus Master. of people.” donation. The district runs from Cen- look for guidance. I certainly have no with the writing tool sup- Paks,” and charms. The “What never fails to impress me problem sharing my experiences and plied in the kit. Gram “What never fails to impress me Il Trovatore will be staged on tral Avenue between West Ninth baby collection (complete about Gregory is how seriously he trying to help in any way I can.” would have been proud. with pacifiers and babies Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m. and Street and Randolph Road to Madi- In addition to the above material, Listen up, scrapbookers! takes his commitments,” Mr. Tramm Sunday, June 12, at 3 p.m. with a son Avenue from West Ninth Street nestled in peapods) and told The Leader/Times. “He is al- the camp curriculum includes field trips WorldWin papers offer candy corn stripes (with student matinee on Thursday, June to Stelle Avenue. ways prepared and gives his best. As 9, in Prudential Hall at the New to Giants Stadium and the NBA Enter- you endless splashes of color an lovable witch) by artist * * * * * * * tainment studios, and time with guest with their fade-resistant a conductor and a teacher, this com- Jersey Performing Arts Center in Jayna James are rich in bination is critical to success in any The Beacon Hill Jazz Ensemble, speakers. Past speakers include Yogi Doublemates series, ideal color and the illustrations Newark. field. Gregory will have a bright For tickets and more informa- formed in 2004 to play the music of Berra, WWOR-TV’s Russ Salzberg, for stamping and card- are gorgeous. For tickets and more informa- The future in whatever he decides to do tion, please call (973) 623-5757. the Dave Pell Octet, is now The and Westfield resident Matt Loughlin, making. Their translucent Cynthia Zittel designed and I hope to work with him for Beacon Hill Swing Bandand. They a sportscaster for Fox Sports Net New vellums, Vellum Naturals, and I hope to work with him for To contact Gregory about his the “Arbor Snowflakes” pa- many more years to come.” will return to the Watchung Arts York and MSG Network. The week floral vellums, and new glis- pers and paks for vocal studio, please e-mail When asked about the scope of [email protected]. Center on Friday, June 17, at 8 p.m. concludes with a final project — deliv- tening Petallics papers, Paperspectives, which make Tickets are $13, and are limited to ering play-by-play of a minor league which especially add a re- a winter scrapbook page a 100 seats on a first-come, first-served baseball game. gal quality to scrapbook delight to design. Her basis. Reserve by calling the center David Siroty of Westfield, the camp’s pages highlighting wed- “Heirloom Stitches” collec- at (908) 753-0190 or by e-mailing general manager, told The Leader/ dings and birth announce- tion lends a hand-stitched [email protected]. Times, “We don’t just want to give ments. quality to layouts calling students an understanding of what As a scrapbooker, * * * * * * * for a nostalgic, down-home There will be a British Picnic on sports broadcasting is — we also want WorldWin’s Doublemates feel. them to experience it first-hand.” have been a Godsend to the Great Lawn of the Frelinghuysen Best of all, Paperspectives Arboretum in Morristown on Sun- Praising the two chief instructors, work with. The color on one side of the products are super-sturdy. If you change Mr. Siroty said, “Ian is more professo- cardstock can be used to compliment the day, June 12, from noon to 5:30 p.m. your mind about using a trim and wish to Bring a picnic basket with British- rial with a great sense of humor, and other side’s hue when creating background remove it, the products are prone to Bruce is your stereotypical rah-rah camp mats and frames for your photos. I’m style treats, or put anything you like ripping and tearing easily. inside. No one will know. There will counselor. I think he forgets he’s a big- never at a loss for options. This weekend, Arctic Frog scrapbooking products time sportscaster.” I used two different blue Pettalic papers for be a free concert by the Philharmonic can best be described as peppy, edgy, Orchestra of New Jersey, tours of the “They’re both well-liked, true profes- a page featuring a new baby boy in our fun and bold. Six collections, includ- sionals,” he added. “For them to run a family. This is one of the best pages in my mansion and gardens, and croquet ing “Business Casual,” “Play Clothes” and cricket. Please call (973) 326- camp like this means they have to love it, scrapbook because the shiny, quality pa- and “Garden Party,” make pages pop. because they don’t need to do it and per added just the right dimension to my 7600 or visit www.morrisparks.net The alphabet stickers feature unique for information. they’re exhausted at the end of every day.” layout. scripts and coordinate with the Mr. Siroty noted that young men A vibrant “Vineyard” mini album by company’s papers and accents. * * * * * * * and women between ages 14 and 18 are Kolo showcased Mother’s Day photos Finally, in the world of jewelry design, If you would like a role in Neil eligible for the camp, but enrollment is from a trip to Peddler’s Village in Penn- Darice has provided chandelier earring Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lov- limited to 60 people. sylvania with panache. This company forms that, once your elegant earrings are ers, the Westfield Community Play- Photo Courtesy of Kara Shovlin “We could take as many kids as produces some of the most crisp, cheer- completed, are guaranteed to garner heaps THEY COMMAND THE DANCE FLOOR...Kara Shovlin and John Russitano ers will hold auditions on Sunday, possible, but it wouldn’t be the same,” fully-colored archival products in the of compliments. The jewelry giant manu- of “Make You Wanna Dance” are pictured during the show’s taping of swing June 12, at 1 p.m. and Tuesday, he said. “We try to keep it to a smaller industry. Most of the albums can be factures about six different versions of dance lessons on June 2 at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. June 14, at 7:30 p.m. at 1000 North number of students so Bruce, Ian, and tied up with a matching ribbon for easy these forms and I used one of the sets to Avenue, West in Westfield. Be ready the rest of the staff can get to know access and a clean, finished look. craft the earrings pictured, above. to rehearse beginning in mid-Au- Any fashionista knows that chandelier gust for a run in October. They will earrings are all the rage and nothing is Dance Duo Bridges need to cast Barney and his three Where Imagination Leads to Discovery more stylish that using beads in various females. For specifics, please call sizes and colors to coordinate with your them at (908) 232-9568. sizzling summer outfits. Besides Darice’s Age Gap on Show * * * * * * * chandelier forms, you’ll need beads, a On Sunday June 12, at 3 p.m., the pair of pliers, wire cutters, headpins and By MICHELLE Le POIDEVIN swing dancing to Chelsea Donnelly, NJWA Concert Band will perform Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times NJWA Concert Band an imagination without limits. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a member of the school’s Raiders the world premiere of Escape From You’ll be so proud when folks ask SCOTCH PLAINS – John Dance Team. Russia by composer Philip Teperov. you, “Where did you buy those ear- Russitano, co-host of “Make You Last month, Chelsea and an- The two-hour concert will be held at rings?” and you can respond, “Oh, I Wanna Dance” told The Westfield other member of the dance team, For Kids For the Westfield Y, 220 Clark Street in made them myself.” Leader and The Scotch Plains- A fun filled interactive art workshop experience Stephanie Santiago, taught Mr. Westfield. Other works include pieces * * * * * * * Fanwood Times on Friday morn- Russitano and Ms. Shovlin the finer by Offenbach, Tukhamanov, Lang, For more information on the products ing about how he and co-host Kara points of hip-hop dancing. Bilik, Rimsky-Korsakov and Rodgers. SPRING & SUMMER SESSIONS NOW FORMING mentioned in this column, visit Shovlin, “crossed the generation “It was kind of a touché,” said Tickets are available at the Westfield www.milestonesproducts.com; gap” with an interesting exchange Mr. Russitano, adding that the Y, the New Jersey Workshop for the For Children, Teens & Adults . . . All Levels Welcome www.worldwinpapers.com; www.kolo- of dance techniques. episode, the last one of the season, Arts in Westfield and also at the door. usa.com; www.paperspectives.com; The previous evening, at the tele- will air on TV-34 and TV-35. For further information, please call (908) 654-5663 www.arcticfrog.net; and www.darice.com. The vision studios of Scotch Plains- In addition, the dynamic dance (908) 789-9696 or e-mail Milestones kits are also sold at AC Moore, Kolo Fanwood High School, Mr. Russitano duo, who are Westfield residents, will [email protected]. 500 North Avenue East, Westfield albums are available at Barnes and Noble, and and Ms. Shovlin taught 1950s-era Continued on Page 21 Continued on Page 21 Michaels carries most Darice products.