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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, April 3, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 113th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 30-113 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS Former Prosecutor Manahan Named Union County Judge

By BEN CORBIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader It was a packed house in Judge Edward Beglin, Jr.’s courtroom in Elizabeth as he swore in former Union County Prosecutor Thomas Manahan as a Union County Superior Court Judge. Judge Manahan will begin his time on the bench temporarily in Morris County. Judge Manahan attended St. Mary’s College in Maryland and received his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall Law School. After serving five years as the Union County Prosecutor he was appointed as the director of the state office of Police Affairs in the Attorney General’s Office last July. Sean Manahan, the judge’s son, led Ben Corbin for The Westfield Leader the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance, HIS HONOR…On Monday Union County Judge Edward Beglin Jr. swore in before Judge Beglin welcomed ev- former Union County Prosecutor Thomas Manahan as a Judge of the Superior eryone to the swearing in. Court of New Jersey. Former State Senator Richard Bag- ger stated that Mr. Manahan is a great Manahan established the High-Tech Prior to serving as Union County Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader choice for the judgeship. He went on Task Force to investigate computer Prosecutor, Judge Manahan was a LIGHTS, CAMERA, STUCKEYVILLE!…Downtown Westfield was converted to Stuckeyville last Thursday when an to commend him for delaying his crimes and the Save a Life Today private practice attorney, an Assis- episode of NBC’s “Ed” was filmed. Director Rob Burnett, center right, is pictured setting up on Quimby Street. judgeship for six months to complete (S.A.L.T.) Program, which joined to- tant Prosecutor in Union County and his work with the state police. gether citizens and law enforcement Westfield Municipal Prosecutor. He Judge Manahan’s brother, James, in a community-based approach to also served as a Chairman of the Dis- Senator Thomas Kean, Jr. Tapped spoke about how proud his family is, combating crime. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and how hard Judge Manahan works. Acting Attorney General Peter Harvey commended Judge Manahan For Republican Deputy Whip Post for his work with the state police and the dedication he brings to all of his TRENTON – The Senate Republi- force through new tax increases,” now the “opportunity (for the bill) to work. cans have announced that Senator added Senator Kean. be signed into law in May…before Judge Beglin stated lightheartedly Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-21), of Westfield, “I intend to use my new post to the June Primary (elections).” Sena- that even though Judge Manahan has been named Republican Deputy ensure that certain questionable as- tor Kean added that the bill could will be starting in Morris County, he Whip. pects of the Governor’s budget pro- have been signed into law six to eight is expected to play for the Union Senator Kean told The posals receive the scru- months ago, and that he hopes that County team in the annual golf tour- Westfield Leader that he will tiny they deserve,” he Governor James McGreevy is “seri- nament. help to “garner votes and said. ous” about campaign finance reform. While serving as prosecutor Judge craft policy decisions,” in Senator Kean stated the new position he was that he is currently work- elected to by the Senate ing on the budget, which Republican caucus. will come to a vote by Freeholders to Introduce “My colleagues in both the end of June. houses have been tremen- * * * * * dously helpful in assisting Campaign reform leg- County Budget in April my transition from the As- islation sponsored by sembly to the Senate,” Mr. Senator Kean By FRED ROSSI lion to permit the county to acquire Senator Kean, known as Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Kean said. “I am honored “pay to play,” has been property in Union that will be set that my peers in the Senate have se- approved by the State Senate in a 36- The Union County Board of Cho- aside as open space. A hearing and lected me to serve as Deputy Whip.” 0 vote, bringing the groundbreaking sen Freeholders will soon introduce vote will also take place on April 10. Senator Kean is serving his first measure one step closer to becoming the county’s 2003 budget, which will The Freeholders voted to renew an term in the New Jersey State Senate, law in New Jersey. undoubtedly include a significant agreement with New Jersey Transit to representing District 21, which in- The Kean initiative limits cam- hike in local property taxes. For the provide bus passes to county resi- cludes 16 towns in Essex, Morris, paign contributions from businesses past three months, the freeholders dents on public assistance as part of Somerset and Union counties. and professional service firms that have been examining the $340.5 NJ Transit’s Work Pass Program. He was unanimously selected by contract or bid for contracts. The bill, million spending plan submitted in The board also commissioned the Republican Committee members in S-2392, applies to all levels of gov- January by County Manager George construction of an eternal flame as January to fill a vacancy in the Senate ernment: municipal, county and state Devanney and will likely formally part of Union County’s September 11 left by the resignation of Richard government. introduce the budget sometime in memorial currently being constructed Bagger. Mr. Kean serves on the Sen- Previous legislation in the Assem- April. in Echo Lake Park. ate Budget and Appropriations Com- bly sponsored by Mr. Kean applied to At its regular meeting last week, The Union County Prosecutor’s mittee and the Senate State Govern- the executive branch of state govern- the board introduced several ordi- Office will apply for $31,980 in fund- ment Committee. ment. The bill was stalled by the nances setting fees for the coming ing from the state Division of Crimi- Prior to being named to the upper Democratic leadership after the Gov- year at the county Fire Academy and nal Justice to be used for training and house of the State Legislature, Sena- ernor said he would not support a bill Pistol Range as well as fees for inmate equipment at the Stamler Police Acad- tor Kean was serving his second term that did not apply to all levels of processing at the county Division of emy in Scotch Plains. in the State Assembly, where he was a Corrections. Public hearings and The Freeholders, recognizing April government. Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader member of the Assembly Budget “This bill has met the Governor’s votes on these ordinances will be as National Occupational Therapy NO APRIL FOOL…Jason Carle, left, of Outragehiss Animals let Richard and Committee and the Assembly State challenge by expanding campaign held at the Freeholder Board’s Thurs- Month, acknowledged the occupa- Alberta Stogniew of Mountainside get a close look at his Burmese python. The Government Committee. finance reform to all branches of gov- day, April 10 meeting. tional therapists at Runnells Hospi- snake, a chinchilla, a cockatoo, a wallabee, and a binteron were among the exotic He was chosen by his peers to serve ernment in New Jersey,” said Senator A bond ordinance was also intro- tal, including Lisa Lacon of Westfield, animals brought to Mountainside Borough Hall on Tuesday afternoon by Profes- as Chairman of the Assembly Repub- Kean. duced that will appropriate $3.4 mil- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 sor Bill Dunscombe of Union County College as part of his course Topics in Biology. lican Policy Committee in the 2002- The measure also establishes strict 2003 session, a position that was part limits on the amount of money and of the Assembly Republican Leader- other items of value that county and ‘Ed’ Wraps Up Season in Downtown Westfield ship. municipal parties can contribute. The Mr. Kean served as Vice Chairman bill would outlaw the unlimited trans- of the State Government Committee fer, or “wheeling,” of campaign cash and was a member of the Banking and from one county to another. As Leader/Times Bids Farewell to Former Office Insurance Committee in the 2000- Senator Kean has now urged the 2001 session. Assembly “to do the right thing by Editor’s Note: The last day of The Westfield into the fictional Ohio town sional they are in doing their job and who plays the title character, and Julie “It is imperative over the coming swiftly approving this comprehen- Westfield Leader and The Times of of “Stuckeyville.” how friendly and respectful they are Bowen, who portrays Carol on the months that Republicans hold the sive campaign finance legislation.” Scotch Plains-Fanwood at 50 Elm The crew has done this Westfield with one another, from the star actors show, rehearsed their lines for the first line and don’t allow the Governor to He told The Leader that there is Street coincided with the filming of makeover before, during filming of to the grips.” shot of the day. the final episode of the season for the previous episodes, and the opening Director of photography Michael In the show, Ed is a former lawyer NBC television series “Ed.” The cast credits of “Ed” were shot in Westfield. Slovis, formerly of Plainfield and now who, after being fired and catching and crew of the popular family show Mr. Burnett and Mr. Beckerman are a resident of Montclair, checked cam- his wife cheating on him, decides to were scheduled to shoot on two loca- former employees of David era angles and lighting exposures return to his hometown of tions on Thursday in Westfield, first Letterman’s “Late Show.” The late while set director Paul Cheponis Stukeyville. along Quimby and Elm Streets dur- night talk show host serves as one of scoped out the location. Once there, he makes an effort to ing the day and then in Mindowaskin the program’s executive producers, During a break in the setup, The recapture his past. He pursues Carol, Park that night. The Leader/Times while his production company, Leader discovered Mr. Featherstone the most popular girl from his high literally had a front row seat for the Worldwide Pants, in conjunction wasn’t the only member of his family school class, and moves in with Mike, behind-the-scenes activities of this with NBC studios and Viacom/Para- on the set. Son Billy is also a part of played by actor Josh Randall. On an production. mount, produces the weekly roman- the crew, hustling to assemble parts of impulse, Ed buys the local bowling By BILL SHEPPARD tic comedy. the reflector scenes needed to get the alley, which becomes his impromptu Specially Written for The Westfield Leader As workers removed Westfield signs lighting just right. law office. Like a military supply convoy, the and banners from the poles along Father and son posed for a photo In time, Stuckeybowl becomes the “Ed” trucks, vans and trailers began Quimby and Elm, Bob Featherstone, outside the newspaper office, beneath main hub of activity in town, allow- rolling into town last Thursday morn- a Paramus resident and member of the an American Flag. The elder Mr. ing Ed to see his hometown and its ing, lining up along Quimby Street. transportation crew, carefully un- Featherstone, a Marine veteran, in- eccentric citizens with fresh eyes. Their first mission was to unload loaded the cameras, rigging and light- tends to send a copy to his other son, Carol is initially disinterested in Ed’s the massive amount of equipment ing equipment just outside The who he said is currently deployed advances; however, she begins to necessary to film a television show Leader back door. “somewhere in Kuwait.” succumb to her persistent suitor, en- on location. According to call sheet “This is a great cast and crew, a real “We think of him, and all the mili- couraged by her best friend and col- Director/Creator Rob Burnett and Jon team,” Mr. Featherstone told The tary men and women, all the time; league Molley, played by actress Beckerman, the objective was to trans- Leader. “I know people say that all we’re proud of them all,” he remarked. Lesley Boone. form the streets of downtown the time, but just watch how profes- Camera operator Michael After an initial rush to set up, Tim Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader NEITHER RAIN, NOR SNOW…Sunday’s rainy and cold weather did not deter Caraccilo, a resident of Harrington Davies, Tom Kudlek and Gary Dr. David Constandis and his wife, Michelle, of Westfield and John and Peggy PAGE INDEX Park, along with dolly grip Rich Potashnik waited around for the next Cirrito of Scotch Plains from attending the assembly in Westfield’s Mindowaskin Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Education ...... 9 Kerekes, checked the call sheet, their shot to be set up. Almost in unison, Park in support of the troops overseas. Another assembly will be held on Saturday, Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports...... 11-15 equipment and tested a number of they told The Leader, “There is a lot April 5, from noon to 2 p.m. at the gazebo in Mindowaskin Park. Community ... 6-7 Real Estate .... 16-18 shots. Lead actors Tom Cavanagh, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, April 3, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Recent Home Sales Borough Will Add Senior Center Home Sales for the week of Peter and Nancy Harley to Abby Saunders, 306 Linden Avenue, March 10 $632,500. Gladys Miles to Messercola Bros. 1030 South Avenue Associates, Building Co., Inc., 925 Brown Av- LLC to Olympus Court, LLC, 1030 To Forest Road Park Rec. Building enue M/A: 629 Vermont Street, South Avenue, West, M/A: 1030-5 $330,000. South Avenue, West, $254,592. By ELAINE VUONO will be approximately 2,070 square a second story. Mr. De Biasse ex- ough. Edward and Kristen Kim to Michael 1030 South Avenue Associates, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader feet and will hold up to a capacity of plained that the structure as currently In other business, the board ap- and Lisa Kane, 815 Clark Street, LLC to Olympus Court, LLC, 1030 FANWOOD -- Fanwood’s senior 104 people. The room will have ac- proposed, would not allow for such proved a minor subdivision at the $708,000. South Avenue, West, M/A: 1030-5 citizens can now look forward to hav- cess to existing bathrooms at the rec- expansion and such a modification Belvidere Avenue property of Bor- Milan and Ellen Kovac to Dominic South Avenue, West, $254,592. ing their own meeting place, accord- reation building, but will have a new to the plans would cost significantly ough Zoning Officer Nancy Koederitz and Sheila Maiorino, 114 Lincoln 1030 South Avenue Associates, ing to an application presented by heating system installed. He advised more. and her husband Kurt. A variance was Road, $595,000. LLC to Olympus Court, LLC, 1030 the Borough at last Wednesday that no additional parking spaces will Fanwood Mayor Louis Jung later requested to allow 50-foot frontages John Lyons and Thomas Lyons to South Avenue, West, M/A: 1030-5 evening’s Planning Board meeting. be added, as the seniors will use the told The Times of Scotch Plains- on the lots, instead of the 75-foot Peter and Nancy Harley, 521 Topping South Avenue, West, $259,056. The Borough revealed plans for an existing parking spaces in the park. Fanwood that the total cost of the minimum currently required. Hill Road, $465,000. 1030 South Avenue Associates, addition to the Forest Road Park rec- Some board members raised con- project is estimated to be approximately In their presentation, the applicants Eugene and Phyllis Mongno to LLC to Kenneth Brill and John Brill, reation building, which will prima- cerns regarding the adequacy of park- $240,000, with the project being pointed out that only one lot within William Ryan and Jacqueline Britt, 1030 South Avenue, West, M/A: 1030- rily serve as a senior citizen meeting ing, should there be other events going funded by a $100,000 grant from Union 200 feet of the property has more than 1111 Wychwood Road, $1,150,000. 4 South Avenue, West, $263,600. place. on at the park at the same time as the County, a $22,000 federal grant and the a 50-foot frontage, as most of the Robert and Marlene Marando to 1030 South Avenue Associates, Although Planning Board approval meetings. Ms. McGovern replied that balance coming from capital funds from homes in the area were built prior to Bruce Frank and Leslie Erika Antoine, LLC to Olympus Court, LLC, 1030 is not required, Borough Clerk the seniors meet on weekdays during the Borough budget. the passage of the current minimum. 770 Oak Avenue, $445,000. South Avenue, West, M/A: 1030-5 Eleanor McGovern presented an in- the school year, so it is unlikely that He further advised that Forest Road The board unanimously voted in fa- Martin Nugent to Mark and Jenny South Avenue, West, $268,160. formal application to the board for there will be other events going on Park was chosen as the best site after vor of the application, as the majority Berse, 267 Clark Street, $489,500. Kathleen Zawislak to John and their comments and also to provide during those times. a committee comprised of members of the surrounding homes have a 50- Villane Construction Corp. to Jose Judith Buldo, 765 Austin Street, an opportunity for questions from Other board members remarked that of the Recreation Commission, the foot frontage. and Zoila Freire, 777 Clarence Street, $450,000. Borough residents. as other groups in town will also have Seniors group and Borough employ- The board also voted in favor of $704,900. Leo and Kathleen Garrity, Jr. to Ms. McGovern advised that the access to the building, sufficient park- ees, reviewed other Borough sites for variances to allow the building of CFGR, L.L.C. to Richard Lauren Bederka, 407 West Broad Borough’s Senior Citizens group, ing may still be an issue. Ms. suitability. additions at residences at 251 King Buontempo, 502 Codding Road M/ Street, M/A: 249 Main Street, Apt. 2, which has between 80 and 90 mem- McGovern assured the board that the Mayor Jung said that the project Street and 26 Tower Place. A: 1020 South Avenue, West, Cliffside Park, $286,000. bers, currently meets out of town, as scheduling for the room, which will should go out to bid next month, with The Planning Board’s next regu- $535,000. Joan Schorr Burman to Richard there is no meeting place large enough likely be handled by the Recreation the hope that construction would larly scheduled meeting will be held Michael and Linda Terner to Diane and Rahmi Shulman, 824 East Broad in the Borough. She explained that Commission, will be carefully con- commence in late spring and be com- on Wednesday, April 23, when the Lynn Ressler Ziegler, 220 South Street, $439,000. the Borough received county and trolled to avoid such conflicts. pleted by the end of summer or early application for a use variance by Euclid Avenue, $745,000. Gregory and Rosemary Porpora to federal grants which will fund the Councilman Joel Whittaker in- fall. He confirmed that although the Verizon Wireless is expected to con- Michael and Laura Wallace, Jr. to William and Barbara Maguire, 439 construction. quired whether the building’s struc- seniors will have first access to the tinue and an application for a pro- Jessica and Peter Brooks, 901 Sum- Beechwood Place, $475,000. The Borough’s architect, Michael ture would allow for future expan- room, it will also be available for use posed car wash at 25-27 South Av- mit Avenue, $342,000. Jeannie Sacks to Anthony and An- De Biasse, advised that the new room sion, should the Borough wish to add by other organizations in the Bor- enue is scheduled to be heard. Needle Point Homes, LLC. to Leyla gela Pandiscia, 685 Rahway Avenue, Uyar, 812 Columbus Avenue, $335,000. $519,900. Lawrence and Patricia Gioconda WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER Henry and Elena Bartolf to Leo and to Christopher and Christine Kathleen Garrity, Jr., 12 Tudor Oval, McHugh, 1260 Rahway Avenue, SP Council to Present RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER $620,000. $328,000. John and Debbie Lamont to Sean Steven and Susanne Gunchar to Statistics for Weeks Ending March 15 and 22, 2003 and Amy Kaufman, 22 South Wickom Mary Wickens, 1505 Boulevard, Statistics for Week Ending Nov. 16, 2002 Drive, $400,000. $345,900. Budget; Discuss Club First Call: Second Call: Third Call: For the Week of March 17 Nature of Call: Erin Marie McClellan Abd Injury Head/Neck Injury 7 3 George McKenzie to William Malibu Liquor Lic. Weldon, 4th, 424 Hillside Avenue, Named to Dean’s List Airway Obstruction 1 $1,900,000. Behavioral Disorder 1 1 WESTFIELD – Duke University in By FRED ROSSI The discussion of the budget— Jeannett Morley to Harrison and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Durham, N.C. has reported that Erin and potential revenue sources— Bleeding/Hemorrhage 8 Lisa Cladis, 623 Clark Street, M/A: Marie McClellan of Westfield was SCOTCH PLAINS -- The 2003 Burns 1 1 86 Center Avenue, Chatham, arose during a meeting with Fire placed on the fall 2002 semester Scotch Plains budget is scheduled Chief Jonathan Ellis, who asked Cardiac Arrest 1 $590,000. Dean’s List. Erin is the daughter of to be introduced next week, al- the council to consider authoriz- Cardiac Related 4 1 Albert and Mary Papa to Kristen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McClellan of though there were some last-minute Kim, 546 Alden Avenue, $842,500. ing him to hire an additional fire Diabetic Related (potential) 1 Westfield. discussions at the Township inspector so that inspections of Council’s conference meeting on local businesses and establish- D.O.A. 1 Tuesday night about whether ex- ments could be performed in a more Gastro-Intestinal Distress 4 1 pected reimbursements for ex- complete manner. Mrs. Malool General Illness 3 ‘Ed’ Wraps Up Final Episode penses associated with the Febru- questioned the need for a new Lift Assist 3 ary blizzard could be included as municipal employee whose salary OB/GYN 1 revenue in the budget. may not be covered by the inspec- As Leader Office Moves Saying that “in a budget year tion fees charged by the township Other Injury 3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 like this, we could use everything government. Presently, a $35 fee is Poisoning (accidental) 1 of hurry up and wait in this business!” the newspaper’s planned move over we can get,” Councilwoman Nancy generally charged for fire inspec- Respiratory Distress 12 3 Accustomed to long hours, the cast to its new office at the Train Station Malool strongly urged Township tions, but Mr. Ellis noted that there Seizure 1 2 and crew expected to be on location Plaza. The safe had been offered to a Manager Thomas Atkins to include is no fee imposed for re-inspection Spinal Injury 7 1 number of local establishments, but anticipated reimbursements from in the event of a failed inspection. in Westfield until the “wee hours of Substance Abuse (potential) 1 1 the morning.” for one reason or another, on the the Federal Emergency Manage- The council will consider impos- Suspected Fracture 4 1 “We’re all here until the duration, newspaper’s last day at its old home ment Agency as township revenue, ing a fee for re-inspections, a move until they get the shots they want, base, the safe stood alone in the even though that remittance, which that could make the hiring of a new Unconscious 3 exactly how they want them,” a pass- backroom, unclaimed and appar- could cover as much as 75 percent fire inspector more feasible. Other 10 ently unwanted. of the township’s expenses, will While reviewing a list of local TOTALS 77 16 0 ing crew member, toting camera gear, likely not be formally realized for told The Leader. That all changed when “Ed”’s businesses that are subject to fire several months. inspection, it was noted that the Paramedics 23 (first call); 2 (second call); 0 (third call) = 25 The show is headquartered in propmaster, Barbara Kastner, Mr. Atkins said that state offi- Club Malibu property on Terrill Genesis Eldercare 6 (first call); 2 (second call); 0 (third call) = 8 Northvale, N.J. studios, and a lot of stopped by The Leader office. “This cials and township auditors, which Senior Citizen Complex 8 (first call); 1 (second call); 0 (third call) = 9 is great; what a wonderful prop for Road was not included. Mayor locations for Ed, in addition to have to sign off on the particulars of Marks asked why the premises, Sunrise Assisted Living 2 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 2 Westfield, are shot in small towns like us,” she said. “How much do you the municipal budget, would very Out-of-Town Mutual Aid 4 (first call); 0 (second call); 0 (third call) = 4 which has been closed since late Total Calls: 93 Oradell, Bergenfield, Hillsdale, want for it?” likely not approve such a plan be- 1998, had not been inspected and Westwood, Glen Rock, Montclair and Considering this Westfield relic cause the funds would be merely Mr. Ellis replied that it was due to Nutley, according to the show’s loca- will get a new life in show business, anticipated rather than actually in difficulties in gaining access to the tion manager. The Leader donated the “old girl” township coffers. building. The mayor urged town- WESTFIELD For the final episode of “Ed”’s cur- to the show. Within a short time, a The township is facing a steep ship officials to “take off the kid POLICE BLOTTER rent season, background scenes were cadre of “grips” showed up to pick property tax increase this year to gloves” and start getting tougher up the old safe. They wheeled it out pay for local government expenses filmed with extras playing pedestri- on the nightclub’s owners. Town- TUESDAY, MARCH 25 own recognizance. ans walking down the streets and the door and down the middle of due to a number of factors, includ- ship Attorney Douglas Hansen said • It was reported that someone with- Glen Goldenberg was additionally ar- looking in the windows of the shops Elm Street to a waiting prop truck. ing a state aid freeze, lower invest- he has been trying without success drew $6,000 from the bank account of a rested on a contempt of court warrant of Stuckeyville (actually along A little bit of Westfield and The ment income, a weak economy and to contact the owners’ attorney to Grandview Avenue resident. out of Clark, for which he posted $148 Quimby in Westfield). Leader might appear on one of the higher fixed costs and expenses, schedule a fire inspection. THURSDAY, MARCH 27 bail. episodes of “Ed” next year. Stay and Councilwoman Malool In a related matter, the council • Two Westfield residents, ages 15 and FRIDAY, MARCH 28 At the time, some of the staff of The • Leader were busy packing or discon- Tuned! seemed intent at Tuesday night’s will consider the issue of who actu- 16, were arrested and charged with the theft Bonni Martin, 47, of Scotch Plains of bicycles in the 700 block of Central was arrested at Dorian Road and St. necting computers and noticed the meeting on trying to boost local ally owns Club Malibu’s liquor budget revenues in an attempt to license later this month. On Tues- Avenue. They were turned over to the Georges Place and charged with driving same people passing by and looking pare back the coming tax hike. The custody of their parents. while intoxicated following a motor ve- in the windows over and over again. day, April 22, the Council will meet • discussion also wound its way to in its capacity as local Alcoholic Glen Goldenberg, 49, and Susan hicle accident. There were no reported The actors were so convincing, most Goldenberg, 52, both of Scotch Plains, injuries. She was later released to a respon- Manahan the size of the township’s surplus, Beverage Control (ABC) panel to of the staff inside The Leader were were arrested and charged with shoplifting sible party. which stands at about $980,000. rule on the ownership of the li- • unaware it was part of the show. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $280 worth of merchandise from a North A business owner in the 900 block of trict XII Ethics Committee and served Mayor Martin Marks emphasized cense. Avenue store. They were released on their South Avenue, West reported that a sign in Some of the last minute moving as a Supreme Court of New Jersey the importance of rebuilding the The club has been closed since front of the establishment had been dam- details for The Leader included mak- Special Ethics Master. surplus in the coming years so Scotch late 1998 after a fatal shooting in its aged. ing a decision on what to do about an Local leaders such as Assembly- Plains can maintain its healthy bond parking lot. In 2000, the council • A snow blower valued at approxi- old safe that had been with the news- woman Linda Stender, Assemlyman rating. Rather than debate further voted to deny the club’s owner, Rayric Freeholder Bd. mately $550 was reported stolen from a paper for as many years as the paper Jon Bramnick, Westfield Police Chief Mrs. Malool’s ideas, the Mayor, Corp., a liquor license that would shed in the 100 block of Cottage Place. was located at 50 Elm Street. noting the absence of Councilman CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Bernard Tracy, and Scotch Plains have allowed Rayric to redesign and • It was an historic item that out- Police Chief Marshall Nelson, were Frank Rossi, instead recommended re-open the establishment, citing, Judi Errico of Scotch Plains and After being stopped for speeding at that the five council members dis- Bridget Roughneen of Mountainside. East Broad Street and Mountain Avenue, lived its usefulness, and wasn’t in some of the other notables present. among others, the concerns of nearby Jaquon Gullette, 26, of Linden was ar- cuss the budget via telephone in the residents about noise and crowd con- The board also extended its con- gratulations to Alexander Gerveshi rested and charged with driving while days before its anticipated intro- trol problems. A year later, the state intoxicated. He was released to a respon- duction next Tuesday. ABC reversed the decision. of Scotch Plains on attaining the rank sible party. • Would you like to share your existing of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of • An unknown individual or per- America and to the Westfield High sons used a credit card belonging to a high-speed Internet connection among School boys’ swimming team on their Dudley Court resident to purchase $651 several computers? winning the state championship. worth of merchandise from a Manhat- It’s Spring-Make A Fresh Start! 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Scotch Plains, New Jersey | Huntington, New York (908) 789-7827 or (800) 265-5736 Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Northbrook, Illinois. © 2002 Allstate Insurance Company CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK USPS 485200 Thursday, April 3, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 45TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 15-45 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Borough Will Add Senior Center To Forest Road Park Rec. Building

By ELAINE VUONO will be approximately 2,070 square Borough wish to add a second story. Mr. vor of the application, as the majority Specially Written for The Times feet and will hold up to a capacity of De Biasse explained that the structure of the surrounding homes have a 50- Fanwood’s senior citizens can now 104 people. The room will have ac- as currently proposed, would not allow foot frontage. look forward to having their own cess to existing bathrooms at the rec- for such expansion and such a modifi- The board also voted in favor of meeting place, according to an appli- reation building, but will have a new cation to the plans would cost signifi- variances to allow the building of cation presented by the Borough at heating system installed. He advised cantly more. additions at residences at 251 King last Wednesday evening’s Planning that no additional parking spaces will Fanwood Mayor Louis Jung later Street and 26 Tower Place. Board meeting. be added, as the seniors will use the told The Times of Scotch Plains- The Planning Board’s next regu- The Borough revealed plans for an existing parking spaces in the park. Fanwood that the total cost of the larly scheduled meeting will be held addition to the Forest Road Park rec- Some board members raised con- project is estimated to be approximately on Wednesday, April 23, when the reation building, which will primarily cerns regarding the adequacy of park- $240,000, with the project being application for a use variance by serve as a senior citizen meeting place. ing, should there be other events going funded by a $100,000 grant from Union Verizon Wireless is expected to con- Ben Corbin for The Times Although Planning Board approval on at the park at the same time as the County, a $22,000 federal grant and the tinue and an application for a pro- HIS HONOR…On Monday Union County Judge Edward Beglin Jr. swore in is not required, Borough Clerk meetings. Ms. McGovern replied that balance coming from capital funds from posed car wash at 25-27 South Av- former Union County Prosecutor Thomas Manahan as a Judge of the Superior Eleanor McGovern presented an in- the seniors meet on weekdays during the Borough budget. enue is scheduled to be heard. Court of New Jersey. formal application to the board for the school year, so it is unlikely that He further advised that Forest Road their comments and also to provide there will be other events going on Park was chosen as the best site after an opportunity for questions from during those times. a committee comprised of members Borough residents. Other board members remarked that of the Recreation Commission, the Former Prosecutor Manahan Ms. McGovern advised that the as other groups in town will also have Seniors group and Borough employ- Borough’s Senior Citizens group, access to the building, sufficient park- ees, reviewed other Borough sites for which has between 80 and 90 mem- ing may still be an issue. Ms. suitability. bers, currently meets out of town, as McGovern assured the board that the Mayor Jung said that the project Named Union County Judge there is no meeting place large enough scheduling for the room, which will should go out to bid next month, with in the Borough. She explained that likely be handled by the Recreation the hope that construction would com- By BEN CORBIN the Borough received county and Commission, will be carefully con- mence in late spring and be completed Specially Written for The Times before Judge Beglin welcomed ev- Manahan established the High-Tech federal grants which will fund the eryone to the swearing in. Task Force to investigate computer trolled to avoid such conflicts. by the end of summer or early fall. He It was a packed house in Judge construction. Councilman Joel Whittaker inquired confirmed that although the seniors Former State Senator Richard Bag- crimes and the Save a Life Today The Borough’s architect, Michael Edward Beglin, Jr.’s courtroom in ger stated that Mr. Manahan is a great (S.A.L.T.) Program, which joined to- whether the building’s structure would will have first access to the room, it Elizabeth as he swore in former Union De Biasse, advised that the new room allow for future expansion, should the will also be available for use by other choice for the judgeship. He went on gether citizens and law enforcement County Prosecutor Thomas Manahan to commend him for delaying his in a community-based approach to organizations in the Borough. as a Union County Superior Court In other business, the board ap- judgeship for six months to complete combating crime. Judge. his work with the state police. Prior to serving as Union County proved a minor subdivision at the Judge Manahan will begin his time SP Council to Present Belvidere Avenue property of Bor- Judge Manahan’s brother James Prosecutor, Judge Manahan was a on the bench temporarily in Morris spoke about how proud his family is, private practice attorney, an Assis- ough Zoning Officer Nancy Koederitz County. and her husband Kurt. A variance was and how hard Judge Manahan works. tant Prosecutor in Union County and Judge Manahan attended St. Mary’s Acting Attorney General Peter Westfield Municipal Prosecutor. He requested to allow 50-foot frontages College in Maryland and received Budget; Discuss Club on the lots, instead of the 75-foot Harvey commended Judge Manahan also served as a Chairman of the Dis- his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall for his work with the state police and the trict XII Ethics Committee and served minimum currently required. Law School. In their presentation, the applicants dedication he brings to all of his work. as a Supreme Court of New Jersey After serving five years as the Union Judge Beglin stated lightheartedly Special Ethics Master. pointed out that only one lot within County Prosecutor he was appointed Malibu Liquor Lic. 200 feet of the property has more than that even though Judge Manahan Local leaders such as Assembly- as the director of the state office of will be starting in Morris County, he woman Linda Stender, Assemlyman a 50-foot frontage, as most of the Police Affairs in the Attorney General’s By FRED ROSSI homes in the area were built prior to is expected to play for the Union Jon Bramnick, Westfield Police Chief the importance of rebuilding the sur- Office last July. County team in the annual golf tour- Bernard Tracy, and Scotch Plains Specially Written for The Times plus in the coming years so Scotch the passage of the current minimum. Sean Manahan, the judge’s son, led The 2003 Scotch Plains budget is The board unanimously voted in fa- nament. Police Chief Marshall Nelson, were Plains can maintain its healthy bond the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance, While serving as prosecutor Judge some of the other notables present. scheduled to be introduced next rating. Rather than debate further Mrs. week, although there were some last- Malool’s ideas, the Mayor, noting the minute discussions at the Township absence of Councilman Frank Rossi, Council’s conference meeting on instead recommended that the five FW Borough Council Continues Discussion Tuesday night about whether ex- council members discuss the budget pected reimbursements for expenses via telephone in the days before its associated with the February bliz- anticipated introduction next Tues- zard could be included as revenue in day. On Decorative Lighting in Downtown Area the budget. The discussion of the budget— Saying that “in a budget year like and potential revenue sources—arose rule, as they have already created a ordinance, removing the limit on the article in The Star-Ledger. He ex- this, we could use everything we can By ELIZABETH CORRELL during a meeting with Fire Chief Specially Written for The Times company logo using six colors in- number of colors allowed. plained that a bill is being considered get,” Councilwoman Nancy Malool Jonathan Ellis, who asked the coun- Tuesday’s agenda meeting of the cluding black, which has been used In his Administration and Finance that would secure a $95,000 grant to strongly urged Township Manager cil to consider authorizing him to on signage and letterhead. The coun- report, Council President Whitaker study the effectiveness of county Thomas Atkins to include anticipated Fanwood Borough Council included hire an additional fire inspector so cil decided to make a change to the led a discussion regarding a news CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 reimbursements from the Federal that inspections of local businesses continued discussion of an ordinance Emergency Management Agency as and establishments could be per- regarding the display of decorative township revenue, even though that formed in a more complete manner. light displays in the downtown area. remittance, which could cover as Mrs. Malool questioned the need for The Planning Board will create an much as 75 percent of the township’s a new municipal employee whose ordinance regarding a schedule of SP BOE Candidates Voice Their expenses, will likely not be formally salary may not be covered by the display of the decorative icicle lights realized for several months. inspection fees charged by the town- that are used by Fanwood merchants Mr. Atkins said that state officials ship government. Presently, a $35 fee during the holiday season. This type and township auditors, which have to is generally charged for fire inspec- of light will be allowed for the period Platforms On Candidate’s Night sign off on the particulars of the mu- tions, but Mr. Ellis noted that there is of Thanksgiving through February nicipal budget, would very likely not no fee imposed for re-inspection in 28 each year. By JENNIFER PINTO George Gowen, answered questions tain that we have done the very best approve such a plan because the funds the event of a failed inspection. The Council President Joel Whitaker Specially Written for The Times posed by the PTA Council and from job possible. I believe there is a job to would be merely anticipated rather council will consider imposing a fee explained a current ordinance which Questions regarding the current the public. Each candidate also had a be done and I believe that I’m the one than actually in township coffers. for re-inspections, a move that could limits the number of colors used in budget and future budgets for the chance to voice his or her platform in to do it.” The township is facing a steep prop- make the hiring of a new fire inspec- creating retail and company signage Scotch Plains-Fanwood school dis- opening and closing remarks. Mrs. Woerner started her opening erty tax increase this year to pay for tor more feasible. in Fanwood to a total of five colors, trict filled the room during Monday The evening was sponsored by the statement by proclaiming, “I’m not local government expenses due to a While reviewing a list of local busi- including the color black. night’s Board of Education Candi- SP-F Parent-Teacher Association and running for political aspirations or number of factors, including a state nesses that are subject to fire inspec- This subject was raised due to a dates’ Night. was moderated by Margaret Walker because of extra time.” Mrs. Woerner aid freeze, lower investment income, tion, it was noted that the Club Malibu letter from the Fanwood location of Incumbents Thomas Russo and Vice from the Westfield Area League of stated that her experience as a Chief a weak economy and higher fixed property on Terrill Road was not in- Children’s Specialized Hospital, ask- President Linda Nelson, as well as Women Voters and by high school Financial Officer (CFO) would serve costs and expenses, and Council- cluded. Mayor Marks asked why the ing for an exception to the color limit newcomers Betty Ann Woerner and juniors Andrea Meyer and Michael the board during future budget dis- woman Malool seemed intent at Tues- premises, which has been closed since Thompson who both kept time for the cussions. day night’s meeting on trying to boost late 1998, had not been inspected candidates. Andrea and Michael are When asked about each candidate’s local budget revenues in an attempt and Mr. Ellis replied that it was due to both members of the Junior State of personal involvement and back- to pare back the coming tax hike. The difficulties in gaining access to the Freeholders to Introduce America club, a politics and debate ground, Mr. Gowen responded by discussion also wound its way to the building. The mayor urged township club at the high school. saying, “I discovered that there was size of the township’s surplus, which officials to “take off the kid gloves” In opening remarks, Mrs. Nelson little technology to be had; I saw that stands at about $980,000. and start getting tougher on the County Budget in April stated, “I moved here (Scotch Plains) there was a great lack (in the schools).” Mayor Martin Marks emphasized CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 for the reputation of the schools.” Mr. Gowen also said, “I can’t sit and By FRED ROSSI April 10. Mrs. Nelson also noted that her expe- see…taking action is the right solu- Specially Written for The Times The Freeholders voted to renew an rience as a board member, school tion.” The Union County Board of Cho- agreement with NJ Transit to provide public relations background and Mrs. Woerner was also asked “what sen Freeholders will soon introduce bus passes to county residents on years of observing board members could prepare her for a seat?” She the county’s 2003 budget, which will public assistance as part of NJ Transit’s has prepared her for another term. stated that she was a CFO for 10 years, undoubtedly include a significant hike Work Pass Program. Mr. Russo said that the board “will taught financial courses at universi- in local property taxes. For the past The board also commissioned the face daunting tasks in the next term.” ties and knows the value of auditing three months, the freeholders have construction of an eternal flame as He spoke of maintaining the high and the difficulty in increasing health been examining the $340.5 million part of Union County’s September 11 quality of education in light of the care costs. “Our finances are not do- spending plan submitted in January memorial currently being constructed economy, state aid, double digit in- ing well – I believe my background is by County Manager George Devanney in Echo Lake Park. creases in salaries, state mandates, an asset here,” said Mrs. Woerner. and will likely formally introduce the The Union County Prosecutor’s etc. “That would be a challenge Mr. Russo mentioned that he budget sometime in April. Office will apply for $31,980 in fund- alone,” stated Mr. Russo. The life- moved to Scotch Plains in 1966, at- At its regular meeting last week, ing from the state Division of Crimi- long resident of Scotch Plains also tended the school district, volunteers the board introduced several ordi- nal Justice to be used for training and mentioned, “I have a historical in the community and is raising his nances setting fees for the coming equipment at the Stamler Police Acad- prospective…I have experienced own family with his wife in Scotch year at the county Fire Academy and emy in Scotch Plains. leadership…I can provide it.” Plains. Mr. Russo also mentioned his Pistol Range, as well as fees for in- The Freeholders, recognizing April Mr. Gowen stated that he would service on the board’s Policy Com- mate processing at the county Divi- as National Occupational Therapy apply his extensive television, ad- mittee and Community Relations sion of Corrections. Public hearings Month, acknowledged the occupa- vertising and technology background Committee. “I feel that I am qualified and votes on these ordinances will be tional therapists at Runnells Special- to the SP-F school system. He also at this time to continue my service,” held at the Freeholder Board’s Thurs- ized Hospital, including Lisa Lacon spoke of maintaining the district’s he said. day, April 10 meeting. of Westfield, Judi Errico of Scotch legacy. “We have a legacy that we Mrs. Nelson stated that she has A bond ordinance was also intro- Plains and Bridget Roughneen of can’t leave behind…I want to be cer- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Bill Sheppard for The Times NEITHER RAIN, NOR SNOW…Sunday’s rainy and cold weather did not deter duced that will appropriate $3.4 mil- Mountainside. Dr. David Constandis and his wife, Michelle, of Westfield and John and Peggy lion to permit the county to acquire The board also extended its con- PAGE INDEX Cirrito of Scotch Plains from attending the assembly in Westfield’s Mindowaskin property in Union that will be set gratulations to Alexander Gerveshi Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Education ...... 9 Park in support of the troops overseas. Another assembly will be held on Saturday, aside as open space. A hearing and of Scotch Plains on attaining the rank Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports...... 11-15 April 5, from noon to 2 p.m. at the gazebo in Mindowaskin Park. vote will also take place on this on CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Real Estate .... 16-18 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, April 3, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Senator Thomas Kean, Jr. Tapped Scotch Plains SCOTCH PLAINS POLICE BLOTTER

Council FRIDAY, MARCH 21 old Christopher Horn was arrested after an For Republican Deputy Whip Post ongoing narcotics investigation. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • A resident of Canterbury Drive re- • Highlander restaurant reports that the TRENTON – The Senate Republi- Committee and the Assembly State paign contributions from businesses nightclub’s owners. Township Attor- ported a theft of a washing machine and dryer from her home. The owner com- past two days their bread delivery has been cans have announced that Senator Government Committee. and professional service firms that ney Douglas Hansen said he has been taken. This occurs some time in the early He was chosen by his peers to serve contract or bid for contracts. The bill, trying without success to contact the plained the she rented the home to a couple Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-21), of Westfield, and that the items were in the house when morning, between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. It has has been named Republican Deputy as Chairman of the Assembly Repub- S-2392, applies to all levels of gov- owners’ attorney to schedule a fire they moved in. The couple moved out and occurred on the 25th and 28th. Whip. lican Policy Committee in the 2002- ernment: municipal, county and state inspection. the owner went to inspect the house and • A report of criminal mischief at 27 Senator Kean told The 2003 session, a position government. In a related matter, the council will realized the items were missing. Country Club Boulevard. Resident states Westfield Leader that he will that was part of the As- Previous legislation in the Assem- consider the issue of who actually • A Raritan Road resident reported the that his basement window was broken and help to “garner votes and sembly Republican bly sponsored by Mr. Kean applied to owns Club Malibu’s liquor license theft of a credit card. The victim states coffee poured on his car. that her daughter had the credit card with • A resident of Lake Avenue reported craft policy decisions,” in Leadership. the executive branch of state govern- later this month. On Tuesday, April that he is getting harassing phone calls the new position he was Mr. Kean served as ment. The bill was stalled by the 22, the council will meet in its capac- her and that sometime during the school day someone rummaged through her between the hours of 9:30 and 10:00am, elected to by the Senate Vice Chairman of the Democratic leadership after the Gov- ity as the local Alcoholic Beverage Monday through Friday. Verizon was State Government Com- ernor said he would not support a bill Control (ABC) panel to rule on the bag. The bag was secured in an unlocked Republican caucus. locker at Scotch Plains Fanwood High contacted. “My colleagues in both mittee and was a member that did not apply to all levels of ownership of the license. School. SATURDAY, MARCH 29 houses have been tremen- of the Banking and In- government. The club has been closed since a SATURDAY, MARCH 22 • A resident of Lake Avenue reported dously helpful in assisting surance Committee in the “This bill has met the Governor’s fatal shooting occured in its parking • On Route 22 West near Glenside that someone opened a credit card in his my transition from the As- 2000-2001 session. challenge by expanding campaign lot. In 2000, the council voted to Avenue at 11:47 p.m. There was a motor name at Sears and charged approximately sembly to the Senate,” Mr. Senator Kean “It is imperative over finance reform to all branches of gov- deny the club’s owner, Rayric Corp., vehicle accident involving one car. The $400. Sears credit fraud department was Kean said. “I am honored the coming months that ernment in New Jersey,” said Senator a liquor license that would have al- driver Johathon Colon of North Plainfield, notified. Republicans hold the line and don’t Kean. lowed Rayric to redesign and re-open stated that he was traveling on Route 22 MONDAY, MARCH 31 that my peers in the Senate have • A resident of Raritan Road reported selected me to serve as Deputy allow the Governor to force through The measure also establishes strict the establishment, citing, among West and attempted to pass a slower ve- hicle on the left and lost control of his car that a man who has been staying with her, Whip.” new tax increases,” added Senator limits on the amount of money and other factors, the concerns of nearby took her car without her permission. A Kean. other items of value that county and residents about noise and crowd con- on the wet surface. He hit the divider then Senator Kean is serving his first veered to the right and struck a pole. The check of the name provided, presented no term in the New Jersey State Senate, “I intend to use my new post to municipal parties can contribute. The trol problems. A year later, the state vehicle went into a spin and ejected the rear information at this time. Officers later ob- representing District 21, which in- ensure that certain questionable as- bill would outlaw the unlimited trans- ABC reversed the decision. passenger Lauren Elker of Union. She was served this vehicle and stopped it. During cludes 16 towns in Essex, Morris, pects of the Governor’s budget pro- fer, or “wheeling,” of campaign cash airlifted to University Hospital with head the investigation it was determined the Somerset and Union counties. posals receive the scrutiny they de- from one county to another. injuries. The driver and front passenger, driver, David Guyton, has a suspended He was unanimously selected by serve,” he said. Senator Kean has now urged the Fanwood Thomas Zokasy of Union, were both trans- drivers license. Also during the investiga- Republican Committee members in Senator Kean stated that he is cur- Assembly “to do the right thing by ported to Muhlenburg Regional Medical tion David Guyton was arrested for pos- Center for injuries. The accident is still session of controlled and dangerous sub- January to fill a vacancy in the Senate rently working on the budget, which swiftly approving this comprehen- stance under 50 grams. left by the resignation of Richard will come to a vote by the end of June. sive campaign finance legislation.” Boro Council under investigation. He told The Leader that there is • Jose Durand Jr. 43 of Bronx, NY was Bagger. Mr. Kean serves on the Sen- * * * * * CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 arrested and charged with DWI. Mr. Durand ate Budget and Appropriations Com- Campaign reform legislation spon- now the “opportunity (for the bill) to government. He requested that the was stopped on Route 22 East for speed- mittee and the Senate State Govern- sored by Senator Kean, known as be signed into law in May…before council pass a resolution in support ing. During the stop the officer smelled Freeholder ment Committee. “pay to play,” has been approved by the June Primary (elections).” Sena- of this bill, based on his belief that the alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. Prior to being named to the upper the State Senate in a 36-0 vote, bring- tor Kean added that the bill could subject matter is valuable. SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Budget Plan house of the State Legislature, Sena- ing the groundbreaking measure one have been signed into law six to eight The Mayor and council will vote • Thomas Lynch 21 of Plainfield was tor Kean was serving his second term months ago, and that he hopes that next Tuesday on an ordinance re- arrested after police made a motor vehicle CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 step closer to becoming law in New of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of in the State Assembly, where he was a Jersey. Governor James McGreevy is “seri- garding new salary ranges for the stop on Terrill Road. Lynch was captured member of the Assembly Budget ous” about campaign finance reform. police department, in accordance with on radar speeding and when the police America and to the Westfield High The Kean initiative limits cam- officer approached the vehicle he smelled School boys’ swimming team on its their contract. a strong odor of burnt marijuana emanating winning the state championship. CONTACT We Care, Inc. has sub- from inside the vehicle. A search of the mitted its request to hold its 8th An- For the third year, the county police ‘Ed’ Wraps Up Season in Westfield vehicle’s front passenger seat revealed two will collect unwanted ammunition, nual 5K Race on Saturday, August 16. small bags of suspected marijuana. A juve- The borough will give approval for nile was also taken into custody. fireworks, black powder and other ex- the event, and for a banner to be • A resident of Hetfield Avenue re- plosives so that they can be properly disposed of. The collection will take As Times Bids Farewell to Office displayed at Borough Hall, advertis- ported his snowplow assembly was stolen ing the race. from off his vehicle, which was parked in place on Saturday, April 12 at Warinanco Editor’s Note: The last day of The Director of photography Michael Accustomed to long hours, the cast Mayor Louis Jung presented a let- the driveway on Hetfield Avenue. Park in Roselle from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For Westfield Leader and The Times of Slovis, formerly of Plainfield and now and crew expected to be on location in FRIDAY, MARCH 28 questions, please call the county po- ter from a Russell Road resident, re- • A resident of Myrtle Avenue, 22-year- Scotch Plains-Fanwood at 50 Elm a resident of Montclair, checked cam- Westfield until the “wee hours of the garding the field behind Borough lice in Westfield at (908) 654-9805. Street coincided with the filming of era angles and lighting exposures morning.” Hall. The homeowner was registering the final episode of the season for the while set director Paul Cheponis “We’re all here until the duration, a complaint that the individuals who NBC television series “Ed.” The cast scoped out the location. until they get the shots they want, use the field for soccer were causing and crew of the popular family show During a break in the setup, The exactly how they want them,” a pass- parking problems in the surrounding SP Candidates Voice Their were scheduled to shoot on two loca- Times discovered Mr. Featherstone ing crew member, toting camera gear, neighborhood. The council will refer tions on Thursday in Westfield, first wasn’t the only member of his family told The Times. the matter to both the Public Safety Platforms During Debate along Quimby and Elm Streets dur- on the set. Son Billy is also a part of The show is headquartered in and Recreation committees, request- ing the day and then in Mindowaskin the crew, hustling to assemble parts of Northvale, N.J. studios, and a lot of ing that it be determined which groups CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Park that night. The Leader/Times the reflector scenes needed to get the locations for Ed, in addition to Westfield, are using the field and to discuss the observed the board for 12 years and They asked if all the candidates sup- literally had a front row seat for the lighting just right. are shot in small towns like Oradell, parking matter with them. has served a three-year term on the ported the school budget for 2003- behind-the-scenes activities of this Father and son posed for a photo Bergenfield, Hillsdale, Westwood, Glen Mayor Jung stated that three proc- board. She mentioned that her first 2004, in which they all responded yes. production. outside the newspaper office, beneath Rock, Montclair and Nutley, according lamations will be announced at next term has given her a “detailed under- Scotch Plains resident, David By BILL SHEPPARD an American Flag. The elder Mr. to the show’s location manager. Tuesday’s council meeting: the Na- standing.” Mrs. Nelson currently Bernstein asked board members what Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Featherstone, a Marine veteran, in- For the final episode of “Ed”’s cur- serves as the board’s Vice President they have done about increasing taxes Like a military supply convoy, the tional Day of Prayer, Library Week, tends to send a copy to his other son, rent season, background scenes were and the Knights of Columbus Annual and serves as a liaison for the board.” (this year the increase is 7.25 percent). “Ed” trucks, vans and trailers began who he said is currently deployed filmed with extras playing pedestri- All candidates where asked to iden- Mr. Bernstein mentioned that last year rolling into town last Thursday morn- Drive for disabled and disadvantaged “somewhere in Kuwait.” ans walking down the streets and children. Discussion was held regard- tify the immediate needs facing the the budget passed by an insubstantial ing, lining up along Quimby Street. “We think of him, and all the mili- looking in the windows of the shops district. Mrs. Nelson started by stating number of votes. He felt that the board Their first mission was to unload ing a possible proclamation in sup- tary men and women, all the time; of Stuckeyville (actually along port of United States troops at war. that the main concern is a financial was not working with that segment of the massive amount of equipment we’re proud of them all,” he remarked. Quimby in Westfield). concern. She mentioned how the spe- the local population who cannot en- necessary to film a television show In addition, a presentation will be Camera operator Michael Caraccilo, At the time, some of the staff of The made to George Weiss and Joe Nagy cial education program costs $11.5 mil- dure rising tax increases. on location. According to call sheet a resident of Harrington Park, along Times were busy packing or discon- lion and the state only covers $3.5 mil- Mr. Russo responded to Mr. Director/Creator Rob Burnett and Jon for over 10 years of service as volun- with dolly grip Rich Kerekes, checked necting computers and noticed the same teers for Fanwood’s cable Channel lion. Mrs. Nelson stated that she would Bernstein by stating, “Parents in this Beckerman, the objective was to trans- the call sheet, their equipment and people passing by and looking in the like to work with state lobbying groups community want smaller class sizes. form the streets of downtown 35. tested a number of shots. Lead actors windows over and over again. Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell to assure fair funding in New Jersey. We can not reduce the budget, we can Westfield into the fictional Ohio town Tom Cavanagh, who plays the title The actors were so convincing, most Mr. Russo and Mrs. Woerner agreed not slash the budget. The community of “Stuckeyville.” announced that a Health Fair will be character, and Julie Bowen, who por- of the staff inside The Times were held at the Westfield Municipal Build- that finances are the biggest problem has been supportive…the answer is The crew has done this Westfield trays Carol on the show, rehearsed their unaware it was part of the show. facing the district. Mr. Russo sug- not to devastate,” stated Mr. Russo. makeover before, during filming of ing in the Community Room on Sat- lines for the first shot of the day. Some of the last minute moving urday, April 26, from 8:30 a.m. to gested a shared services concept as a “We are not elected to previous episodes, and the opening In the show, Ed is a former lawyer details for The Times included mak- way to possibly save money and Mrs. dismantle…we are elected to pro- credits of “Ed” were shot in Westfield. 12:30 p.m. Dental, hearing and blood who, after being fired and catching ing a decision on what to do about an pressure screenings will be available, Woerner mentioned grant-writing vide a quality education,” stated Mrs. Mr. Burnett and Mr. Beckerman are his wife cheating on him, decides to old safe that had been with the news- efforts. Both Mr. Russo and Mrs. Nelson. “The state is raising property former employees of David as well as blood sugar testing. Those return to his hometown of paper for as many years as the paper interested in having their blood sugar Woerner agreed that it would be a taxes…work to change the system Letterman’s “Late Show.” The late night Stukeyville. was located at 50 Elm Street. good idea to tap into the communi- but don’t vote ‘no’ on the budget.” talk show host serves as one of the tested need to schedule an appoint- Once there, he makes an effort to It was an historic item that outlived ment in advance, and should call ties’ talent bank of professional par- The candidates all stated that they program’s executive producers, while recapture his past. He pursues Carol, the its usefulness, and wasn’t in the ents who might be willing to apply would support the budget and if the his production company, Worldwide (908) 789-4070. Walk in registration most popular girl from his high school newspaper’s planned move over to its is being accepted at the Westfield their skills to the district. Mr. Gowen budget does not pass, the board will Pants, in conjunction with NBC stu- class, and moves in with Mike, played new office at the Train Station Plaza. noted that the board should “look for work with both town councils as much dios and Viacom/Paramount, produces Municipal Building, Health Depart- by actor Josh Randall. On an impulse, The safe had been offered to a number ment, on the second floor. corporate sponsors and partners” to as possible in regards to cuts. the weekly romantic comedy. Ed buys the local bowling alley, which of local establishments, but for one help with the budget. Residents of Scotch Plains can vote As workers removed Westfield signs Fanwood’s annual rabies clinic will becomes his impromptu law office. reason or another, on the newspaper’s be held on Tuesday, May 13, from Members of the public were also for the candidates of their choice on and banners from the poles along In time, Stuckeybowl becomes the last day at its old home base, the safe allotted some time to voice concerns. Tuesday, April 15, from 2 to 9 p.m. Quimby and Elm, Bob Featherstone, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Public Works main hub of activity in town, allowing stood alone in the backroom, un- Department. a Paramus resident and member of the Ed to see his hometown and its eccen- claimed and apparently unwanted. transportation crew, carefully un- tric citizens with fresh eyes. Carol is That all changed when “Ed”’s Terrill Students Perform loaded the cameras, rigging and light- initially disinterested in Ed’s advances; propmaster, Barbara Kastner, stopped Antique Road Show Set ing equipment just outside The Times however, she begins to succumb to her by The Times office. “This is great; what By Spanish Honor Society back door. persistent suitor, encouraged by her a wonderful prop for us,” she said. “How In State Opera Production “This is a great cast and crew, a real best friend and colleague Molley, much do you want for it?” SCOTCH PLAINS — The Spanish team,” Mr. Featherstone told The played by actress Lesley Boone. Considering this Westfield relic Honor Society of Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains will be SCOTCH PLAINS — Sixth, sev- performances of A Christmas Carol at Times. “I know people say that all the After an initial rush to set up, Tim will get a new life in show business, enth, and eighth grade choral stu- The Theater at Madison Square Gar- holding an “Antiques Road Show”- time, but just watch how professional Davies, Tom Kudlek and Gary The Times donated the “old girl” to dents from Terrill Middle School in den in New York City during the they are in doing their job and how Potashnik waited around for the next the show. Within a short time, a cadre style Appraisal Show on Tuesday, April 8, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Scotch Plains were honored recently holiday season. friendly and respectful they are with shot to be set up. Almost in unison, of “grips” showed up to pick up the by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Students appearing as the “Angel Appraisals will cost $3 each or two one another, from the star actors to the they told The Times, “There is a lot of old safe. They wheeled it out the door of Education for being selected to Chorus” in the production were Me- grips.” hurry up and wait in this business!” and down the middle of Elm Street to for $5. The event will take place in the school cafeteria, 1600 Martine Av- perform in two February showings of lissa Andrews, Emily Carow, Katy a waiting prop truck. A little bit of The New Jersey State Opera’s produc- Cockrell, Christina Dokopoulos, enue, Scotch Plains. Westfield and The Times might ap- tion of Pagliacci at the New Jersey Kelly Dyckman, Jennifer Gassler, pear on one of the episodes of “Ed” For more information, please call the school at (908) 889-1600. Performing Arts Center. 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Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times PHOTO OP...Ed star Julie Bowen, second from left, who plays Carol, stopped by STAR STRUCK REPORTER...The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch DOWN TIME...Members of the crew for NBC’s Ed, including their mascot, took a break from filming in downtown Westfield last Thursday, and sat down to read The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood office while filming Plains-Fanwood Assistant Publisher and Sports Editor Dave Corbin, left, had the in Westfield. Pictured from left are: Publisher Horace Corbin, Ms. Bowen, the latest edition of The Westfield Leader. opportunity to meet Tom Cavanagh, right, the star of NBC’s Ed on Quimby Assistant Publisher Dave Corbin and Community News Editor Suzette Stalker. Street in Westfield during filming of the show last Thursday. See all ‘Ed’ photographs at www.goleader.com/ed Senator Kean Co-Chairs Deacon Whitehead Receives Freedom’s Answer Group Oakes Citizenship Award WESTFIELD — Senator Thomas “This is a great opportunity for WESTFIELD – At the Bethel Bap- Deacon Whitehead was born in Kean, Jr. (R-21) is serving as Co-Chair- high school students to become ac- tist Church in Westfield on March 16, Plainfield and raised in Westfield where man of Freedom’s Answer New Jersey tively involved in one the basic rights the 20th annual Rebecca Oakes Good he graduated from Westfield High Jim Hely — 2003, a non-profit group looking to of the United States: the right to vote,” Citizenship Award was presented to School. He is the youngest of three WEISEMANHELY increase participation among young Senator Kean said. Deacon Charles Whitehead by War- children and has one son, age 25. /  people in the electoral system. “Freedom’s Answer focuses on stu- ren Victor of Westfield in recognition Mr. Victor has funded the Annual DI IOIA BOYLE Due to a new law sponsored by Mr. dents who are too young to vote. of Mr. Whitehead’s outstanding per- Rebecca Oakes Good Citizenship See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. Kean, 16- and 17-year-olds can now Their mission is to increase voter sonal acts of unselfishness service to Award since 1982. Ms. Oakes, in whose A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a work at the election polls in various turnout of their friends, parents, grand- others during this past year. 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Mr. White- of unselfishness and service to others mission, as well as the school’s ap- registration, poll-working and poll- head is in his second year as Chairman of are a keystone to the strength of com- proval to miss school for training and greeting functions in this year’s State the Board of Deacons, and he sings with munity and country. Counsellor at Law education purposes. Legislature elections. the Image of Glory Male Chorus. The award is presented annually to He devotes part of his time at the a member of the congregation who Accredited Divorce Mediator Westlake School, a branch of the inspires others by practicing good SP Park Place Diner to Be Union County Education Commis- citizenship and volunteerism. sion Service. As a paraprofessional, Past recipients of the award have Estate Planning he helps teach and touch the hearts of contributed fine acts of volunteerism • New Center For Hope Site children with special education needs. and nurtured a caring community for By FRED ROSSI Mr. Whitehead has been considered a others. Among them is an ongoing Specially Written for The Times around a courtyard area. Off-street magnet for attracting the hearts and after school tutorial program for both Family Law The Park Place Diner property at parking will also be included along attention of the elderly and the dis- church and non-church children on a • the corner of Martine Avenue and with a lighted sign. abled. He said that he has a desire to broad group of subjects. It is prima- Raritan Road will be turned into a The Center currently operates make an impact on their lives, and rily aimed to help the student with General Practice healthcare facility, according to plans similar facilities in Union County. that he believes that this is a prepara- homework in a conducive atmosphere • that were approved by the Scotch During the three hearings before the tion for fulfilling God’s plan for his with able assistance available. A body Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment Zoning Board, its representatives life. It is his vision to elevate and of professionals including lawyers, last month. said the new facility would be tied inspire others. teachers, chemists and college gradu- Divorce Mediation At its March 6 meeting, the board into about 19 nursing homes in the ates provide free granted a use variance to the Center county and nursing visits to resi- help to keep stu- for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care dents in Scotch Plains and elsewhere dents up to grade. 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Sen. Joseph Suliga, Linden On Homeland Security Asw. Linda Stender, Fanwood As our nation’s brave soldiers wage figure be increased to reflect the true Asm. Jerry Green, Plainfield battle in the Middle East, the fear of costs the states are bearing, but it is terrorism continues to weigh on the also important that the distribution of minds of New Jersey’s citizens. Since any homeland security funding re- September 11, 2001, New Jersey has flects the reality that not all states face been continuously working to im- equal risks. Undoubtedly, every state North Plainfield Will Receive prove its homeland secu- is increasing their home- rity capabilities. Now in the land security measures, but advent of Operation Iraqi I think you would agree $150,000 Streetscape Grant Freedom and increased that New Jersey’s position, AREA — Senator Joseph Suliga ments. possibility of acts of terror- within the tri-state metro- (D-22) and Assembly members Jerry “New Jersey communities desig- ism, New Jersey has been politan region, uniquely Green (D-22) and Linda Stender (D- nated through the Centers of Place proactive in enhancing se- places it on the frontline 22) have announced that the Borough program have made a firm commit- curity measures to ensure against the war on terror- HELP WITH UNIFORMS…The Evangel Church on Terrill Road in Scotch of North Plainfield will receive ment to the principles of smart the safety of our citizens. ism. Plains donated $2,000 last Thursday to the SP-PBA local #87 to help purchase $150,000 from the Department of growth,” said Governor James E. On Wednesday, March Because of our proxim- new uniforms. Pictured above, from the left, are: Officer Matt Fuggett, Bill Lynch Transportation as part the Centers of McGreevey. “By setting the standard 19, I signed an Executive ity to New York, our major of the Church Council, Chief Marshal Nelson, Reverend Kevin Brennan, PBA Place funding program. for careful planning and development, Order activating additional Gov. McGreevey centers of commerce, prime President Brian Cheney and Officer Ted Conley. Officer Fugett is modeling the “The state has provided over $3 each of these municipalities serves as new summer side job uniform and Officer Conley is posing with the fall/winter million to numerous municipalities a model to which all others should National Guard to strategic landmarks, reliance on side job uniform. posts throughout the state. The Na- mass transit, defense population cen- throughout the state to support these strive.” tional Guard and the New Jersey State ters, the presence of three nuclear innovative improvement projects,” Specifically, North Plainfield will Police are working closely to ensure facilities and two major airports, New said Senator Suliga. “Assemblyman receive these funds to be used for the that New Jersey’s roads, trains, air- Jersey has homeland security require- Helen Ryan Announces Green, Assemblywoman Stender and Somerset Street Streetscape Improve- ports, schools, and communities are ments that are unparalleled. This in- I recognize that these improvements ment Project. safe and secure. New Jersey State creased risk and heightened status as Candidacy for Assembly would more than likely be postponed Police are conducting random ve- a target of terrorism must be reflected in favor of more pressing and con- ‘Sister City’ Date hicle checks at critical transportation in the distribution of federal funding. AREA – Helen Ryan of the states. But in New Jersey we’re ventional projects, particularly in try- hubs and have enhanced their com- With your help, New Jersey has Mountainside has announced her can- going in the opposite direction. ing financial times like these. We are mercial vehicle inspections along received valuable federal dollars for didacy for the Republican nomina- In 2001, we lost the governorship, confident that North Plainfield’s Is Set For May New Jersey’s major highways. State homeland security. I look forward to tion for NJ Assembly in the June 3 in part because our liberal leaders streetscape project will benefit busi- SCOTCH PLAINS – The 10-year Police have also been deployed to working with you to bring vital pub- primary in the 21st Legislative Dis- wouldn’t support our conservative ness owners and residents for years to anniversary celebration of the Scotch assist NJ Transit law enforcement lic safety resources to New Jersey’s trict. She joins Betty LaRosa of candidate, Bret Schundler. In the pro- come.” Plains-Montazzoli, Italy Sister City officers on strategic NJ Transit train residents. Please feel free to contact Westfield in challenging incumbents cess, Republicans lost control of the The Centers of Place competitive relationship, or “2003 Gemellaggio,” routes and have increased surveil- Jim Davy, Chief of Management and Jon Bramnick and Eric Munoz. N.J. Assembly and Senate.” program is designed to assist munici- will take place May 17 to 31. Resi- lance, in conjunction with Port Au- Operations, in my office for any as- Mrs. Ryan describes herself as “one Mrs. Ryan describes the demise of palities that have formally partici- dents of Scotch Plains, Fanwood and thority police, along PATH trains and sistance or additional information. of the tens of thousands of main- Republican strength in New Jersey as pated in the implementation of the surrounding towns in Union County stations. In cooperation with the state, As you review and act on the stream Republicans who have been “a tragedy for hard working taxpay- New Jersey State Development and are invited to participate. municipalities and local law enforce- President’s supplemental request, I disenfranchised by the liberal leader- ers.” She says: “The failed liberal lead- Redevelopment Plan (SDRP). The Persons that have documents, pho- ment have extended their services to hope you will do everything you can ship of our party.” ership of our party has delivered us into program provides an opportunity to tos or other material that pertain to supplement the state’s security ef- do to impress upon the Administra- “The life-long conservative Repub- the hands of a Democrat administra- apply for funds that support non- Italian American immigrants who forts. These are just a few of the tion the need to provide greater re- licans who built this party no longer tion which continues to raise taxes and traditional transportation improve- settled in Scotch Plains are requested enhanced security measures the State sources to assist the State of New have a voice in its leadership. The increase government spending.” ments designed to advance munici- to contact the committee. An Italian has enacted, within the last few days, Jersey in all of our ongoing efforts to Christie Whitman legacy of spending “I have a suggestion for the leaders pal smart growth management objec- culture archive is being assembled to safeguard its citizenry. protect our state and its citizens. and taxation continues to drag the of New Jersey’s Republican Party,” tives. for display at the Scotch Plains Li- Some projects that may qualify for brary during May. In New Jersey, since the advent of New Jersey Governor party to the left and, in the process, is Mrs. Ryan says. “Read the National war, these heightened security mea- James McGreevey losing its voter base and its effective- Republican Platform. Get a handle on funding include the rehabilitation of For more information, please con- sures, which protect and secure our ness,” she says. the principles that are growing the bridges, rail or bus stations and ferry tact Laura Swidersky at (908) 889- citizens, critical infrastructure and Mrs. Ryan points out that, in less party in the rest of the country. Then terminals, installation of traffic calm- 2084 or John Marquardt at (908) 322- mass transportation hubs, cost ap- New Jersey To than a decade, the N.J. Republican change, or be changed by the voters.” ing measures, streetscape improve- 8049 or e-mail proximately $125,000 each day. Un- party has “shifted into reverse.” Mrs. Ryan, a former administra- ments and waterfront access improve- [email protected]. fortunately, these additional expenses “When you compare New Jersey to tive assistant, has lived in arrive at a time when the state is Receive $292,000 the rest of the country,” she says, “you Mountainside with her husband, Ri- facing a $5 billion deficit – the fourth see the urgency for challenge and chard, for over 40 years. They have highest in the nation. in Federal Funds change. Republicans now control the four children and three grandchil- The James Ward Mansion Recently, President Bush requested WASHINGTON, D.C. - United White House, the U.S. Senate and the dren. Mr. Ryan is a retired Chief of Westfield an additional $74.7 billion to conduct States Senator Frank Lautenberg (D- House of Representatives, and there Financial Officer for a N.J. aerospace war, for international aid and for NJ) announced today that New Jer- are Republican Governors in over half manufacturer. homeland security. This supplemen- sey will receive $292,069 in federal Available for your next Party, tal request includes $62.6 billion to grants from the U.S. Department of Wedding or Special Event support the military actions in Iraq, Health & Human Services (H.H.S) benefitsnj.com approximately $3.5 billion to aid in for medical research to be done in the humanitarian relief and recon- New Jersey. Rutgers, the State Uni- struction of Iraq, and $4.25 billion to versity of New Jersey (Newark) will • Life Insurance strengthen America’s homeland se- receive $143,069 and Artann Labo- Art • Disability Insurance curity defense against terrorism. ratories, Inc. 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The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association A man writes: My girlfriend and I ents, and other authorities with whom have lived together for a year. We love we’re involved, help us to develop others are made up. Are you sharp enough Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey each other and our living arrange- to discern this deception of diction? tools and skills on how to cope more If you can guess one correctly – good P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue ments are very comfortable. Both of effectively, and how to compete by Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- us work, have mutual, compatible using our strengths, intelligence, etc. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 friends, enjoy sports, travel and mu- The TV programs create artificial you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at sic, and even get along with each situations based on the entertainment free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 other’s families. value of pitting individuals against All words and correct definitions PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. My problem is that “Grace” (dis- each other through manipulation, come from the board game Diction guised name) is talking about getting intimidation and deceit. It debases Deception. Horace R. Corbin Michelle H. LePoidevin Fred K. Lecomte married and having children. We never individuals — to win at any cost. The Answers to last week’s arcane words. PUBLISHER talked about these things and I al- end result justifies the means. 1. Tophaceous – Gritty; sandy A&E and EDUCATION David B. Corbin MARKETING DIRECTOR Michael L. Bartiromo ways believed that we would go on We have the freedom to view these 2. Execration – Cursing Suzette F. Stalker ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS 3. Imputrescible – Not subject to corrup- COMMUNITY MARKETING & PRODUCTION living this way and enjoying a lifestyle shows, or not. My concern is that too Karen M. Hinds that we can handle financially. many teach values and priorities that, tion Jennifer Pinto OFFICE MANAGER Robert P. Connelly 4. Sillon – A defense built in a wide ditch NEWS & REPORTING MANAGER, BUSINESS SYSTEMS I don’t want the burden of having a I feel, are unhealthy and create feel- Lauren S. Pass Ben Corbin Lauren A. Gruman child. Things would change; a lot of ings of anxiety, depression and inad- AMPHOTERIC SERVICES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR MARKETING & PRODUCTION attention would be diverted to the 1. Vast; unending SUBSCRIPTION PRICE equacy if you “don’t get the prize.” In child. We would have strong finan- real life, we all can’t and don’t get the 2. Twining about; twisting One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 3. The uniting of both male and female cial obligations. I know I should not prize or don’t get to be number one germ cells from two individuals in repro- go along with this just to please Grace; (whatever that is). And — it’s okay! duction I would grow to resent her. Please Unlike the shows, we must learn to 4. Having both acid and basic properties We Back the Assembly This Saturday; advise how to get out of this situation. accept ourselves, win or lose. CREPUSCULAR Answer: You are not asking me to An angry and confused wife 1. Pertaining to twilight; glimmering help resolve the issue, but rather how writes: My husband is an oddball; he 2. Having a crimson color Show Your Support For Our Troops to leave the relationship so that the is thoughtless, says things that hurt 3. Flesh eating; carnivorous Several people from Westfield, Fanwood and Scotch hope this for the Iraqi people. pressure of a possible marriage is re- and never apologizes. He listens to 4. Having a notched, indented or scal- moved. At least you are honest. You are sports on the car radio (even though loped edge as certain leaves. Plains braved the cold weather last Sunday afternoon. They Show your support for our soldiers now. Bring your flag URTICARIA showed up at the gazebo in Mindowaskin Park in Westfield and your best hopes to the gazebo at Mindowaskin Park in absolutely correct that you would grow we want music), he insists we listen to 1. Bacteria causing inflamation of the carrying our country’s flag. They did so even though the Westfield this Saturday at noon for the assembly. We know to resent Grace — and a possible child classical music when I enjoy rock urinary tract planned assembly to show support for our troops in Iraq had that our citizens care and that they act with good heart – as — if you give in to something about music, and he is unkind to his parents 2. A parasitic infestation of the intestines been postponed due to the inclement weather. proven during our moments of grief from 9-11. which you have conflicting feelings. and mine. of Bears My advice: 1) Make no immediate At the same time, he wants me to 3. Hives This assembly has been rescheduled for this Satur- The people of our towns and of New Jersey are not decision; 2) Tell Grace of your con- smother him with love and attention 4. Wild strawberries day, from noon until 2 p.m. We urge all of you to be like the Mayor and council of Fieldsboro, N. J. where cern and hesitation; 3) Get some coun- when he wants; in particular, he wants CHILIAD there, as a symbol of support for our troops. Let’s wish they ordered that a yellow ribbon put up by a resident seling, which will help you clarify me to be loving whenever he decides 1. The upper lip or muzzle of a quadru- them a safe return home. on the borough’s welcome sign be taken down. and resolve the path you want to take. that he wants to make love. How can ped Many of us have relatives or friends in combat, and We think our citizens have the perspective and You may also want to include Grace I best turn this around and let him 2. A thousand of anything they are certainly in harm’s way at this time of raging passion to do the right thing, especially during this time 3. A ewe lamb or ewe mutton in several sessions. This would afford know that good relationships don’t 4. Gout in the hand war. We have every confidence that our forces will of danger for the brave men and women of our her the opportunity to be part of the work that way? He turns me off and prevail. Certainly, we hope for the speediest end to this military. Take a moment on Saturday at noon and come decision-making process that will now I tune him out. My children are conflagration. We hope this for our people, and we to Mindowaskin Park with your flag. help both of you. Good luck! preteen — I can’t take this for another Letters to A TV viewer writes: Why are you 10 to 15 years! so critical of “reality” shows on TV? Answer: Tell him about your frus- the Editor The Filming of the TV Series ‘Ed’ Earlier, you wrote and spoke nega- tration and resistance to have this tively about “Survivor.” Now, we have continue this way. Tell him loud and Reader Calls Map diverse shows like “Meet the Par- clear: the best way to receive affec- In Westfield Was Welcomed Fun ents,” “The Bachelor,” “Joe Million- tion is to show, or be, affectionate! No Example of Westfield aire,” “Fear Factor” and so on. I be- one should feel that he/she is born Last Thursday, area residents may have experienced The show, “Ed”, pokes fun at the mythical town of lieve they have entertainment value with an entitlement to be nurtured ‘North Versus South’ some unusual traffic or other minor inconveniences. Stuckeyville and the people in it. In that some of the and encourage healthy competition. without, ultimately, nurturing. I was on the Internet this past week That was because the film crew of the NBC television program is filmed in Westfield, it reminds all of us to It is through healthy competition that Settle for nothing less than sensi- checking the Westfield website series “Ed” was in downtown Westfield. They filmed take a healthy laugh at ourselves. It’s a welcomed break we learn and grow in life. It strength- tivity and understanding. Marital www.westfieldnj.com. I clicked on a link offered as a map of “Westfield.” To my at Quimby and Elm until late afternoon. Afterwards, when we may be inclined to take ourselves too seri- ens us to overcome obstacles in life. counseling would be the next appro- dismay, I discovered that the map of they relocated to Mindowaskin Park and filmed nearly ously. Answer: Life is not easy; we en- priate step. And try not to settle for Westfield presented on this website was a all night. They brought an entourage with several The filming in Westfield last week was for the counter many obstacles in our every- generalized promises; expect behav- view from essentially the NJ Transit train equipment trucks that lined two blocks. closing show of the season. The program is “on the day living and my hope is that par- ioral change. tracks to Echo Lake Park – “the Northside It was a fun experience for us, as we were able to bubble,” meaning it has not yet been renewed for next of Town.” As a resident of Downer Street mingle with their crew and the stars. We found them all season. We hope that it does get renewed because the (Southside), I was very disappointed that the designers of this web page (who are to be delightful and gracious. They are very profes- people of the cast and crew are so great. also Westfield residents) would exclude sional and hard working. All of them had a great sense We welcome them back to Westfield any time to Letters to the Editor almost half of the town from this picture. of humor and it was contagious. remind us of the little bit of Stuckeyville in each of us. I was discouraged by the fact that they didn’t feel it important enough that the entire town be viewable on this map of Letters to Leader Lauded For Arts Crisis Coverage; Fanwood Reader Says Animal Shelter “Westfield.” Understand that while I am upset by the the Editor Appeal Made For Continued State Support Is a High Priority County Issue partial map on this website, this really is not my main concern. This map is merely an I applaud The Leader for its recent has embraced community access and edu- I am writing in support of the Union ties (Star-Ledger, March 7, 2003). example of a continuing issue permeating Soldiers Have coverage of the New Jersey arts crisis. I am cational excellence, for which it is nation- County Animal Care and Education Center’s The question may now be raised, “How Westfield – North versus South. writing, as a staff member of The Newark ally recognized. proposal for a Union County animal shelter. far has the realization of such a shelter I wanted to remind the citizens of this Given Us Our Rights Museum and a resident of Westfield, to Many New Jersey residents may be My realization that something needed to be progressed to date?” The answer is, “It is town that we are all Westfielders, regard- It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has offer a first-hand perspective on the educa- unaware of the fact that The Newark Mu- done for sheltering animals came after vis- no further along than it was one and one- less of which street you reside on. Unfor- given us the freedom of the press. It is the tional and cultural value of our institution seum is the third largest art museum edu- iting a local, non-profit Humane Society in half years ago!” tunately, this map is an example of exactly soldier, not the poet, who has given us the and urge local residents to continue their cator in the United States, following only the spring of 2001. According to the Union County Free- the type of thought that needs to change. freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the advocacy efforts to restore state support of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New The environmental conditions there were holders (Star-Ledger, March 16, 2003), We are all fortunate to be residents of this campus organizer, who gives us the free- our arts, history and culture. York and the Getty Museum in Los Ange- appalling. The facility was then under although it is a concern, “this is not the time wonderful municipality and should be dom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who The Newark Museum’s nationally-re- les. Over 340,000 New Jersey students investigation for lack of proper veterinary to tackle the issue” since the main priorities thankful that we live here. We are all part salutes the flag, who serves beneath the nown collections span the arts, world cul- visit the museum each year or utilize out- care and, above all, lack of licensing, which are the war in Iraq, Homeland Security of this tremendous community. All of our flag and whose coffin is draped by the flag, tures and the natural sciences in acclaimed reach services. had not existed for years. This facility was concerns and budgetary issues. thoughts and actions should reflect that who allows the protester to burn the flag. galleries designed by architect Michael Moreover, on any given weekend, the providing animal control services for six My response to the Freeholders is as communal atmosphere. Unfortunately, So true, so true. Graves. Since its founding in 1909 as one museum offers family arts and science towns. follows: The war in Iraq, its financial this does not appear to be the case. Joseph Berzanskis of the state’s first public-private partner- workshops, programs in our mini-zoo and Some months later, I read about the aftermath and Homeland Security con- There are many issues which we as Westfield ships, The Newark Museum’s mission planetarium shows. As a mother of two endeavors of a former Westfield congress- cerns will, more than likely, be top priori- citizens face every day in this town – school-age children who are frequent visi- woman, Peggy Sur, who heads the Union ties for some time. However, in regard to parking, taxes, traffic. These are not tors, I can personally attest to the vital role County Animal Care and Education Cen- budgetary issues, why did the Freeholders Northside issues versus Southside issues. Community Is Invited to Attend the museum plays in the development of ter, and Ralph Froehlich, Union County recently choose to give $1 million of our These are Westfield issues, and until we young people by fostering a greater aware- Sheriff. It was they who initiated a pro- taxpayer dollars and four acres of newly begin to think as one united Westfield, we ‘Neighbors Needing Work’ ness of the world and its diversity. posal to the Union County Freeholders for acquired Esposito farmland in Clark to a will always be divided by the tracks and The budget announced by Governor a shelter to serve the county. non-profit group of recent immigrants to handicapped in overcoming those prob- Saint Helen’s Roman Catholic Church along a resume to someone who can. Or, James McGreevey eliminates all funding The proposed facility is to provide not be used for a children’s museum? The land lems – which we, as Westfielders, will face and the Central New Jersey Job Search you may be able to share some ideas about for arts, culture, science and history in the only animal care, but also public education is part of the Open Space Historic Trust in the future. Network are sponsoring a “Neighbors companies that might be hiring. State of New Jersey, including historic concerning animal welfare, awareness of Fund voted on in November 2002. Fourth Here is the link http://westfieldnj.com/ Needing Work Gathering” on Sunday, We are currently experiencing the worst support of The Newark Museum in place health and safety issues and the investiga- Ward Councilman Brian Toal of Clark said map10.htm. April 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Parish job market in 25 years. In Westfield alone, since 1969. tion of animal abuse, replacing the Union in a Suburban News “Letter to the Editor” Center of Saint Helen’s, 1600 Rahway there are over 1,000 households affected As a result, The Newark Museum will County SPCA. The shelter is to be run by James M. Foerst (March 19, 2003), this open space has been Westfield Avenue in Westfield. by unemployment. Just about every major sustain a loss of $3.2 million, or 25 the sheriff’s office, with revenues coming used “as a political self-interest bargaining Parishioners and area residents who are corporation has had lay-offs sometime in percent of its annual operating budget of from participating towns and public dona- tool.” Was there, indeed, more political seeking work will be wearing signs stating the past two years. Executives and profes- $13 million. The Newark Museum – tions. gain for the Freeholders by supporting A Big Thank You From their industry or the kind of position they sionals have been particularly affected. along with other cultural organizations Most notably, Linden Mayor John T. these constituents? want. They will have resumes and business Bright, capable people, who never imag- of New Jersey – cannot sustain the cuts Gregorio offered to donate land for the Although animals don’t vote, 50 percent The Fanwood Lions cards available. There will also be a hand- ined that they would be out of work, have Governor McGreevey has included in shelter adjacent to Merck. Freeholder Chair- of the population in central New Jersey The Fanwood Lions Club wishes to out with brief summaries of job-seekers’ found themselves caught in massive staff the budget. man Alexander Mirabella indicated he liked (Star-Ledger Eagleton-Rutgers Poll, Janu- express its sincere appreciation to all who qualifications. The gathering will be a no- reductions. I implore you to do everything possible the idea of creating a county shelter at that ary 2, 2003) has a dog or cat. These owners, supported our Christmas tree sale. pressure situation, just focused on infor- Difficult times call for creative solu- to ensure that New Jersey’s arts, science time. who, I assume, are animal lovers, are We were successful again this year due mation exchange. tions. Coming to the Neighbors Needing and history organizations remain funded It is important to note that Lee Bernstein, certainly constituents who could offer po- to those who come every year and purchase Please take the time to visit this gather- Work Gathering is a simple but important and accessible as resources for all of our the former Executive Director of the largest litical gains. Allow me to speak for the a tree. ing. If you’re in the market to hire someone, way that you can help people in your own citizens. To learn more and see what you non-profit Associated Humane Society in animals themselves who are forgotten, All monies raised go to our various visiting the Neighbors Needing Work community who are seeking work. For can do, please visit the state, did not endorse a county shelter. abused and abandoned by citing Charles charities, in particular our scholarship fund, Gathering could be a simple way to find a further information, or to participate in the www.newarkmuseum.org. He said, “The county should stay in the Darwin. which awards three $1,000 scholarships to highly qualified professional in your field. gathering, please call Tony Moore at (908) government business and leave the care of “There is no fundamental difference our high school students. Participants offer an impressive range of 403-7236, or e-mail [email protected]. Christa Clarke, Ph.D. Westfield animals to the people who do it best.” (Star- between man and the higher animals in So to all of you, we offer our Lion’s skills and experience. Even if you can’t hire Tony Moore Ledger, August 21, 2001). It is rather their mental faculties. The lower animals, toast, “not above you, not beneath you, but anyone yourself, you may be able to pass Curator, Africa, the Americas and Westfield Pacific ironic that Mr. Bernstein’s facilities, alleg- like man, manifestly feel pleasure, pain, with you.” Continue to help us, help others. edly, did not do their best as is indicated in happiness and misery.” the recent report of the State Commission Phyllis Fischer Perhaps, we could eliminate some of the Fanwood of Investigation, which has been ongoing pain, misery and unhappiness of our fellow since 1998. It is, reportedly, Mr. Bernstein’s creatures by joining seven other counties in financial stinginess that led to the squalor our state with the provision of a much needed, Resident Says UN and improper veterinary care in the facili- well-run Union County animal shelter. Susan Iaccarino Needs to Act in Unison Fanwood If the United Nations does not act in Many Are Thanked unison from its deliberations, and the United For Successful Benefit State Release States and her allies are forced to go it alone in the removal of Iraq’s weapons of de- For Sally Mandeville Bramnick Supports struction and political leadership, there is a Over 100 friends and family showed up vacuum created, which might foredoom Anti-Telemarketing brotherhood and sisterhood in this griev- at a benefit on February 6 at the Northside ously troubled world. Trattoria in Westfield to help make things TRENTON — Assemblyman Jon a little easier for Sally Mandeville of Bramnick (R-21) announced his support Lawrence Beekman Westfield, to support her as she prepares for legislation that would prohibit Westfield for a bone marrow transplant in her con- telemarketers from acting on behalf of law tinuing battle against leukemia. enforcement agencies to solicit money from Deadlines Thank you everyone; it was priceless. the public. Asm. Bramnick is a member of General News - Friday 4pm Highlights of the evening included a the Assembly Consumer Affairs Com- Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm silent auction with privately donated mittee which approved the legislation on Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm prizes of trips, sporting tickets, sports March 10. The bill, A-2963, better known Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm memorabilia, art work, liquor and cigar as the ”Law Enforcement Charitable In- Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm baskets. There was also a basket raffle, tegrity Act,” now awaits consideration by with many items generously donated by the full Assembly. To Reach Us local merchants, including: J. Winthrop, ”I was surprised to learn that 85 percent E-Mail - [email protected] Gift Monkey, Theresa’s, Halo, Michael of the money solicited by the telemarketers Phone - (908) 232-4407 Kohn Jewelers, Tiffany Drugs, Coldwell is paid to telemarketers as part of their Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 Banker, Clyne and Murphy, William contingency fee,” said Mr. Bramnick. “This PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 Sonoma, Classic Thyme, Rejuvenations, bill will end the practice of bank-rolling Northside Trattoria, Periwinkle’s, telemarketers on the backs of well-inten- Submittal Formats Ferraro’s, Ciro’s, Stage House and Fal- tioned donors.” Under the bill, any Email Photos & articles con Printing. telemarketer soliciting on behalf of law Email Ads as pdf files The benefit was a major success due to enforcement personnel could be charged Please spell & grammar check the kindness of everyone. with a disorderly persons offense and be For more information, see Lisa Mikovits subject to a fine levied by a municipal court www.goleader.com/help Westfield judge, Bramnick explained. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 3, 2003 Page 5 WF Candidate Release Candidate Release: WF-BOE WF Candidate Release Anne Riegel Sees Technology WF District Should Be More Mr. Fahrenthold Discusses As Key to Effective Learning Aware of Excellent Teaching Long Range Planning WESTFIELD —”Ensuring the ef- To emphasize technology’s im- WESTFIELD — I have been a part of munication between the Board of Edu- fective use of technology in our portance as a learning tool, Mrs. WESTFIELD — Our school district were parts of his method of teaching large organizations such as the Houston cation and the community would ben- schools is one of my primary goals,” Riegel supports the Supervisor of needs to be more aware of and more that others could adopt. And the excel- school district, Gulf Oil Company, Zurich efit from a common long-range vision. explains Anne Technology’s focus on instructional supportive of excellent teaching. Aware- lent writing in this portfolio of student Insurance and the U.S. Army Reserve. I The reality of the state funding and Riegel, cur- technology. She also believes that ness is more than monitoring accomplishment was not have also served in small organizations enrollment is- rent BOE Vice attaining maximum technology test scores, and support should likely to be measured in stan- such as church groups, community asso- sues make pain- President. value requires consistent follow-up, be there to ensure that excel- dardized tests. It can only be ciations and little league groups. One ful tax in- “Along with and commends the recent laptop lent teaching methods spread seen by administrators tak- common weakness of all of these entities creases a reality providing the computer survey of high school throughout the district. ing the time to see real stu- is their difficultly with long term plan- for the next few skills our stu- teachers. As an example, when our dent work. ning. Necessity requires them to focus on years. The dents need in As a Curriculum Committee mem- son was in 6th grade language Emphasizing excellence the issues of the moment at the expense board should the changing ber, Mrs. Riegel is “pleased that tech- arts, I was thrilled to see the may have benefits beyond sup- of the future. As a result, they often fail to openly tell the world, tech- nology is specifically addressed and writing he was doing. He was porting better teaching. Too recognize the value of vision and long community nology should integrated into all subject areas as not just polishing one of the 3 often we as parents notice term planning. now what to support learn- curricula are updated and that inno- Rs, but was really learning the teaching and talk to adminis- Anne Riegel Bruce Johnson I believe that our schools would ben- expect. Only ing, increase vative courses such as the high craft of writing, producing trators only when problems efit from a Board of Education that spent when the com- efficiency and facilitate better com- school graphic arts and 8th grade creative and well-constructed stories. This arise. If the district spent more energy on more time on a vision for our schools and munity and the Gerry Fahrenthold munication.” multimedia electives are being de- was emphasized when I had the opportu- recognizing and disseminating excel- gave more thought to long term plan- board recognize and accept the long As Finance Committee chair, Mrs. veloped.” nity to see other examples of writing from lent teaching methods, we might find that ning. Long term planning would ben- term funding issues and resolve to work Riegel helped prioritize technology Greater use of classroom websites students in his teacher’s class. It was clear a better and closer rapport will develop efit every facet of our school system from together to meet them can we hope to in this year’s budget. Along with and email should improve communi- that he had the good fortune to be in a class between the parents, the teachers, and the academics to athletics to community achieve major goals such as new athletic 296 new computers, the district will cation among teachers, students and with a particularly excellent teacher. administration. relations. Long term academic plan- fields, enhanced technology classrooms replace computer servers to provide their families. To safeguard children, This was a result not only of the More information about the candi- ning would help us introduce courses and “finer” arts. faster access to district databases and Mrs. Riegel helped develop policies teacher’s style and rapport with the date is available at: that are more relevant to our graduating the Internet. The budget also pro- about acceptable uses of the Internet. students, but also of the right choices of mywebpages.comcast.net/ students. For example, Arabic language vides for better technical support “In recent years, the district has materials, lessons, and timing. These BruceInWestfield. skills are more likely to be of value to our and additional staff development, worked hard to expand our technol- graduating students than, for example, Board of Ed. which Mrs. Riegel considers “cru- ogy base,” explains Mrs. Riegel. “I WF Candidate Release German language skills. Athletics also Press Releases cial to successfully integrating tech- remain committed to achieving ad- needs long-range vision. The surge in nology with instruction.” ditional progress.” School Budget Reflects BOE athletic participation by our young Are Continued women should not have been a surprise SP Candidate Release that generated gender funding equity On Page 15 Goals and Community Values problems. WESTFIELD —Kimberly Rhodes, changes, board and administrative goals, Finally, the relationship and the com- Tom Russo Discusses candidate for a three-year term on the and public values. During the budget Westfield BOE asks the public to dem- process, district department heads and Instant Property Tax Relief onstrate its commitment to educational members of the public had the opportu- nlimited excellence by supporting the 2003-2004 nity to present SCOTCH PLAINS —According to on the school budget and penalizes budget. “By voting in favor of the school the board with U statistics compiled from School Re- our district for its success. The only budget,” said Ms. Rhodes, “we tell our their requests for ommunications port Cards published by the state, fair way to allocate these costs is to children that we value their future and funding. Scotch Plains and Fanwood ranks 16th shift the burden of special education will give them the best tools for success.” The Finance C 15 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ among the 20 Union County school funding to the state so that it may The proposed budget includes provi- Committee, of 908.654.6440 districts in per pupil spending. We spread out among a far greater popula- sions for managing increasing enroll- which Ms. spend less per pupil than any of the six tion. This would allow local districts ment, expanding the gifted and talented Rhodes is a veri on wireless other “I” factor group districts in the to slash millions from their budgets - program, technology, and athletics. These member, was Authorized Retailer county. Yet, our SAT scores remain instant property tax relief. budget priorities reflect demographic charged with among the highest in the county and preparing a bud- ninety percent of our students go on to WF Candidate Release get that effec- Kimberly Rhodes Unlimited college. We tively balanced the requests of the ad- Night & Weekend are accom- ministration with the desires of the public plishing more Beth Cassie Invites Public - while remaining under state cap. The Airtime Minutes with far less re- finance committee was unanimous in its on the America’s ChoiceSM network sources than opinion that the strong community sup- Plus most districts To Be Part of the Process port for eighth grade sports needed to be anytime mobile anytime in our county WESTFIELD — On Election Day, have learned a great deal about how this addressed. The committee diligently 1000to mobile minutes 400minutes to call any of our 30 million customers nationwide and state. April 15, we have an opportunity to budget process works and would like to reviewed the budget and found the money on our national mobile to mobile network Inevitably, participate in the management of put this knowledge to good use by needed to restore the program and pro- with increases Westfield’s largest investment — our continuing as a member of the Westfield vide for additional athletics. EVERY MONTH FOR LIFE All when you sign a new 1 or 2 year Customer Agreement now just in salaries, public schools. Each of us has the Board of Education,” explained incum- Ms. Rhodes is proud to be part of a and remain on the America’s Choice plan. health insur- $ Tom Russo opportunity to bent Mrs. Cassie. community that supports its schools Unlimited nationwide long distance 99 ance, transpor- vote on the “I urge everyone to be a part of the and part of a board that listens to the No roaming charges coast-to-coast 39 tation costs and special education tu- school budget, process by voting on April 15 in sup- public. “In the past few years, the board All when on the America’s Choice Network monthly access ition, our budget must increase and which claims the port of the budget that will provide for has funded technology, reduced class our taxpayers bear this burden. largest portion of the kind of education our children sizes, maintained elementary foreign SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATIONS Property tax relief is long overdue. our local prop- deserve,” she said. language, and increased funding for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30 am to 7:30 pm Friday: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm • Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

How can we achieve it? We can push erty taxes. athletics,” she said, “all in response to Sunday: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

for a constitutional convention on the “It is impor- public values. I would like to continue Network not available in all areas. Calls placed while off the America’s Choice network $.69/min. Mobile to mobile not available throughout the S SCHMIEDEM issue but that will probably take tant for the pub- that effort by serving the community for America’s Choice network. Requires CDMA tri-mode phone with updated software. months or years to reach a complex lic to understand CH IEDE another three years.” and unworkable formula that will give the individual TREE EXPERT CO. more control of local districts to the Beth Cassie components of State’s bungling bureaucrats. the budget and what it will accom- Here’s a simpler idea. Let’s insist plish,” stated Board of Education can- that the State and Federal govern- didate Beth Cassie. • Pruning ments keep their promises. Insist that “The budget’s single largest com- the State fund its own mandates with- ponent is teacher salaries,” stated Mrs. • Spraying out loopholes or exceptions. Insist Cassie, “which makes sense since the • Feeding that Congress fund the Individuals teachers are the most important part of with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) the educational process.” • Removal at the promised level of 40 percent “The budget includes nine new rather than at the actual rate of 14 to 17 teachers so that we can maintain rea- percent. Further, insist that Trenton sonable class sizes while enrollments fully fund special education costs. increase,” explained Mrs. Cassie. “We Modern Equipment Currently, nearly 20 percent of our have also budgeted another guidance budget goes to special education costs. counselor at the high school, a step to State Certified This expense continues to increase reducing student-to-counselor ratios.” each year at double-digit rates that can Funding for continued staff develop- Immediate Service be as high as $70,000 per student. ment, updated textbooks, and new Insured For Your Protection School districts have no control over computers is also included. the number of students who need these We need to watch our public invest- services. In addition, a district that has ments as carefully as we would our pri- a reputation for a good special educa- vate investments. One of the major roles tion program may attract families with of the board of education is to make sure 233-TREE such needs. This places a great burden that our public taxes are spent wisely. “I

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Members may pay their current The social period with refreshments dues at the upcoming general meet- will begin at 1 p.m. A brief business ing or by mailing the yearly $5 meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. After- amount to Membership Chairman wards, Alyson Cook of the New Jer- Joseph Stauder at 426 Evergreen sey State Elder Fraud Investigation Boulevard, Scotch Plains 07076. New Unit will discuss the various tactics members are welcome. For informa- used by some people to defraud the tion, please call Mr. Stauder at (908) elderly of cash and other assets. 889-6769. Attendees are asked to bring canned or boxed grocery items for the Food MR. AND MRS. THEODORE S. RITTER Pantry at the Holy Trinity Roman Genealogical Society (She is the former Miss Susan A. Fontana) Catholic Church in Westfield. Used To Meet Next Week costume jewelry is also being col- Christopher Griffith and Miss Varatana Deeritdecha lected for patients at Runnells Spe- WESTFIELD – The Genealogi- cialized Hospital of Union County. cal Society of the West Fields will Miss Susan A. Fontana Additionally, wool and other yarns hold its next monthly meeting on may be given to Madeline Roeben Thursday, April 10, at 1 p.m. in the for the Knitting and Crocheting Meeting Room of the Westfield Miss Varatana Deeritdecha Marries Theodore S. Ritter Group to make items for patients at Memorial Library, located at 550 Miss Susan A. Fontana, the daugh- bride, were the flower girls. The gift Runnells Hospital. East Broad Street in Westfield. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Fontana bearers were Mrs. Lisa Fielding, the Other planned events include a five- Christine Guido will present a To Wed Christopher Griffith of Manahawkin, formerly of sister of the bride; Ron Fontana, the day, four-night trip to Ocean City, Md. program on “Creating a Heritage Chatham, was married on Sunday, brother of the bride, and Dylan and parts of Delaware from April 28 Scrapbook,” which will demon- Dr. and Mrs. Martin G. Griffith of The couple, who became engaged July 21, to Theodore S. Ritter. He is Fontana, the nephew of the bride. through May 2. Reservations and fur- strate how to organize and effec- Westfield have announced the en- in December of 2002 in New York the son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Scripture readings were performed ther information are available by call- tively present genealogical mate- gagement of their son, Christopher City, will be married in August of Ritter of Westfield. by Ms. Carolee Ritter, the sister of the ing Trips and Tours Co-Chairwoman rial. The meeting is open to the Martin Griffith, to Miss Varatana this year in Thailand. The Reverend Frank J. McNulty bridegroom; Mrs. Denise Cimpko- Marie Stauder at (908) 889-6769. public and refreshments will be Deeritdecha. She is the daughter of was the celebrant for the nuptial mass Beller, a friend of the bride, and Mrs. Among the activities will be served. Mr. and Mrs. Prathan Deeritdecha of and double-ring ceremony at St. Karen Leschak, the bride’s godmother. Bangkok, Thailand. Prices Welcome Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic A graduate of Chatham High A graduate of Triam-Udom Suksa Church in Summit, while Angela School, the bride was awarded her Fanwood Invites Everyone High School, the bride-to-be earned Antili performed as cantor. Bachelor of Arts degree in English her Bachelor of Arts degree in Inter- Faith Marie The afternoon ceremony was fol- from Moravian College and a Master national Marketing from Ray and Tina Price of Scotch lowed by an evening reception at the of Science degree in Education from To Clean Community Day Chualongkorn University in Plains have announced the birth Grand Summit Hotel in Summit. Duquesne University. She teaches Bangkok. She was awarded her Mas- of their daughter, Faith Marie Mrs. Stephanie Dietz of Florham English at Bridgewater-Raritan High FANWOOD – The Borough of volunteers will be organized into ter of Business Administration de- Price, on Tuesday, February 18, at Park, a longtime friend of the bride, School. Fanwood will hold its 12th Annual teams with a team leader and then gree from San Francisco State Uni- 7 a.m. at Overlook Hospital in was the honor attendant. Miss Tanda The bridegroom, a Westfield High Clean Community Day on Saturday, transported by Public Works employ- versity in San Francisco. Summit. Tucker of Bernardsville and Miss Sh- School graduate, earned a Bachelor April 12, as part of the community’s ees to one of 13 designated clean-up Miss Deeritdecha is employed Faith weighed 7 pounds and 3 annon Isabel of Hoboken, also friends of Arts degree in Political Science observance of Earth Day, which will locations. with Varsity Logistics in San Fran- ounces and measured 20 inches in of the bride, served as bridesmaids. from Niagara University. He also re- be celebrated nationally during the These include Forest Road and cisco as an accounting manager. length at birth. Douglas Pundock of Bryn Mawr, ceived a Master of Arts degree in week of April 20 to 26. LaGrande parks, the Carriage House The future bridegroom, a 1992 The baby’s maternal grandpar- Pa., a childhood friend of the bride- Journalism and Public Affairs from Individual volunteers of all ages, Park, Borough Hall, the Fanwood Westfield High School graduate, ents are Louis and Constance groom, was the best man. The ushers American University. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, students, Memorial Library, the municipal park- received his Bachelor of Science DeVico of Scotch Plains. included Joseph Brunetto of Mr. Ritter is a Principal Planner of organizations and family groups are ing lots and areas adjacent to the degree in Engineering from Laurie and Helen Price of Fanwood, James Eisenmann of Silver Public Affairs and Policy Research at all invited to assemble at 8:30 a.m. railroad tracks. At no cost to the bor- Princeton University in Princeton Westfield are her paternal grand- Spring, Md. and Mark Hrywna of the North Jersey Transportation Plan- near the Millennium Clock at the ough, NJ Transit will supply two flag- and his Master of Science degree parents. Springfield, all friends of the bride- ning Authority in Newark. south side parking lot of the Fanwood men to provide security for those from Stanford University in Faith’s paternal great-grand- groom. Following a wedding trip to train station. assigned to this area. Stanford, Calif. mother, Mary Curley, is a former Miss Jessica Fielding and Miss Kennebunk Beach, Me., the couple Director of Fanwood Public Works In addition, Fanwood Lions Club Mr. Griffith is employed by i2 Tech- Westfield resident. She currently Kelsey Fontana, the nieces of the resides in Westfield. Raymond Manfra will give a short members will clean up litter along nologies in Mountain View, Calif. as lives in Shrewsbury. briefing, while volunteers have an Fanwood’s stretch of South Avenue a senior consultant. opportunity to enjoy coffee and as part of the club’s involvement in doughnuts. the Adopt-a-Highway program. Earth Day T-shirts, work gloves, After an interruption last year, pick-up devices and plastic bags will when funds were not available, grant Local Poet to Give Reading be distributed. An Earth Day canvas money for this year’s event has been No struggle weight-loss bag will be this year’s giveaway. made available through the state Joanne Gemenden, Union County Department of Environmental Pro- At Scotch Plains Reading and maintenance: Recycling Coordinator, will provide tection. For further information, SCOTCH PLAINS – Gwyn English She currently teaches part-time for participating children with book- please call the Fanwood Depart- Nielsen, a local author and poet, will the Scotch Plains-Fanwood and 96% success rate marks and rulers. ment of Public Works at (908) 322- present a reading of her work on Westfield school districts. She also The approximately 100 expected 7404. Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at the instructs a course in elementary mu- Scotch Plains Public Library, located sic at the Summit Community School at 1927 Bartle Avenue. and performs with the pop duo R & R. AMA-approved clinical hypnosis Born in Westfield and raised in Ms. Nielsen’s poetry will be drawn Mountainside, Ms. Nielsen has from her book “Teaching Love Life,” allows you to control food choices, portions, worked in media and performing arts her second book in print. It is a com- cravings, snacking. . . and your weight. . . for good. in New York, taught secondary En- pilation of poems drawn from her glish and directed theater, and his teaching and life experiences. Her written and performed original as- books will be available for purchase • I offer only private appointments semblies in schools and libraries. She and signing after the reading. • I’m board certified, registered and insured was a featured artist at the Winter For further information or direc- Olympic Games in Utah. tions, please call (908) 322-5007. Dr. Ronny Glassman, PhD, MPH 908-301-0039 For Q&A visit: www.DrRonnyGlassman.com Mountainside, NJ office • Criminal Defense - Federal & State • Complex Civil Litigation • DWI & Municipal Court Where Wedding Dreams • Domestic Relations / Custody You’re invited to our Come True . . . 5 Hours Open Bar • Cocktail Hour ROBERT G. STAHL, Esq. Full Course Dinner • Tiered Wedding Cake Former Federal Prosecutor EASTER OPEN HOUSE! 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County Torah Center, located at 418 about the holidays and do a related rian Church of Cranford will sponsor The First Presbyterian Church is Central Avenue in Westfield, will arts and crafts project. Popular holi- a series of open Labyrinth Walks, to located at 11 Springfield Avenue. For present “Passover Judaica Crafts” and day songs will also be taught. be held in Bates Hall at the church. more information concerning the a “Family Model Matzah Bakery” on The “Family Model Matzah Bak- Members of the community are in- Labyrinth Walks, please call the Sunday, April 6. ery” will be held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. vited to participate. church office at (908) 276-8440. Children ages six to 12 are invited and from 5:15 to 6 p.m. For this do-it- The next Labyrinth Walk is sched- to participate in an age-appropriate yourself, hands-on activity, children uled for Sunday, April 6. Participants Women’s Book Club crafts session from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and adults will mix, knead, roll and may walk the Labyrinth any time while children ages three to five will bake their own round “Shmura between 1 and 4 p.m., but are asked to To Meet on Saturday have their session from 3 to 4 p.m. Matzah.” A complimentary Shmura begin their walk by 3:30 p.m. so they WESTFIELD – The Women’s Book The three- to five-year-olds will Matzah will be given to every family may complete it by 4 p.m. Subse- Club of the First Baptist Church of in attendance. quent walks will be held on the first Westfield, 170 Elm Street, will meet First Baptist to Present Admission for both the crafts pro- Sunday of every month. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, to gram and the “Family Model Matzah Walking the Labyrinth is an an- discuss “Desire of the Everlasting Easter Cantata Sunday Bakery” is $5 per child. The pro- GENEROUS DONATION…Children at the Westfield Community Center’s cient spiritual practice of prayer and Hills” by Thomas Cahill. WESTFIELD – The First Baptist grams are open to the public and after-school program enjoy several of the five new laptops donated by Pfizer Inc. meditation. The 11-ringed pattern, Bette Savage will be the discus- Church of Westfield, located at 170 everyone is welcome. For more infor- Arrangements for the donation were made possible through the United Fund of painted on canvas, is modeled on the sion leader. Participants are asked to Elm Street, will feature an Easter Westfield. More than 20 laptops were delivered to area non-profit agencies, read the book prior to the program. mation, please call the center at (908) including Youth and Family Counseling Service, CONTACT We Care, the 13th-century labyrinth at Chartres Cantata performed by the Chancel 789-5252. Westfield Neighborhood Council, the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts. Cathedral. Refreshments will be served. For fur- Choir at its 10:30 a.m. worship ser- At that time, walking the labyrinth ther information, please call (908) vice on Sunday, April 6. symbolized the Christian pilgrimage 233-2278 or email “Share the Good News: He is Risen,” Floral Design Event JCC to Offer CPR Courses to Jerusalem for people who could [email protected]. by Allen Pote, will be accompanied by William Mathews, the church’s On Tap Tomorrow Minister of Music, at the organ, and SCOTCH PLAINS – The All For Professional Rescuers Kristine Smith-Morasso of Westfield Saints’ Episcopal Church, located Miller-Cory to Spotlight on the piano. at 559 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish rescuer CPR. Soloists will be Dudley Painter of will present a floral program tomor- Community Center (JCC) of Central The class will review all steps to Art of Basket Weaving Sea Bright, Wendy Engel of Rahway, row, Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. New Jersey has announced that its prepare for cardiac emergencies. Par- Elaine Pratt of Fanwood, Karen Criss Experienced floral designers Aquatics department will offer two ticipants must have current CPR for WESTFIELD – The creation of onstrate open-hearth cooking using of Union, Carleen Morris of Cranford, Carol Schirm and Chie Urbancik Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation professional rescuer certification and baskets from natural materials will authentic early American recipes and Donna and Steve Lind of North will demonstrate arrangements of (CPR) courses for the professional attend all class dates, pass the written be demonstrated on Sunday, April 6, cooking methods. Taste treats will Plainfield, Bette Savage of spring flowers. rescuer. test with a score of 80 percent or from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Miller-Cory be available for visitors to sample. Bridgewater and Jeff Greenlaw and Admission is $15. Individuals CPR Challenge will meet on better, and pass skill scenarios. The House Museum, located at 614 Volunteers dressed in early Ameri- Jeff Rea of Westfield. interested in attending are asked to Wednesday, April 9, from 5 to 9:30 fee is $75 for JCC members and $100 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. can costumes will conduct tours of For additional information, please call call the church at (908) 322-8047. p.m. Participants must pass the writ- for non-members. Eileen O’Shea of Summit will the 1740 farmhouse and answer ques- the church at (908) 233-2278 or email Flower arrangements will be given ten examination with a minimum The courses will be held at the demonstrate how useful and decora- tions regarding Colonial life in New [email protected]. away as door prizes. grade of 80 percent and pass skill JCC’s Wilf Jewish Community Cam- tive containers could be made from Jersey. The last tour is scheduled to scenarios without coaching. pus, located at 1391 Martine Avenue materials such as reed, bark and begin at 4 p.m. Students are required to bring CPR in Scotch Plains. To register for either vines. Before pottery, tin ware and On Sunday, April 13, Joan Barna of masks or must purchase one for $20 at course, please call Rebecca Rice, glass were easily accessible, Colo- Scotch Plains will present a program Lenten Reflection to Focus the JCC. The fee is $30 for JCC mem- Aquatics Director, at (908) 889-8800, nial families in the west fields of on “Wild Greens and Spring Tonics.” bers and $55 for non-members. extension no. 219. Elizabethtown used baskets as their Admission to the museum is $2 CPR Update is scheduled for Mon- primary storage containers. for adults, 50 cents for students On Helping the Mentally Ill day and Tuesday, April 14 and 15, Quilt-A-Thon Planned Patricia Reilly of Somerset, Max and free for children under age six. WESTFIELD — Larisa DePalma at 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This course will Kaplan of Westfield and Arlene For more information about the mu- will offer a Lenten Reflection en- Roman Catholic Church in focus on new techniques, from the For Babies With AIDS Kendall of Plainfield, all members seum, its spring events or volun- titled “Treating the Least of Our Westfield. simple pulse check to two-person WESTFIELD – The 10th Annual of the Cooking Committee, will dem- teer opportunities, please call (908) Brethren” on Wednesday, April 9, Ms. DePalma will discuss the iso- AIDS Babies Quilt-A-Thon will be 232-1776. lation felt by many people suffer- Lecture to be Presented held on Saturday, April 12, from Fanwood Presbyterian ing from mental illness, which she 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Holy Caregivers Meeting Hadassah to Welcome contends still carries a stigma. She On Jewish Education Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Sets Prayer Services has advocated more spiritual guid- SCOTCH PLAINS – Michelle located at 250 Gallows Hill Road in FANWOOD – Members of the com- Slated at St. Helen’s Pianist Nina Deutsch ance or consolation to help those Shapiro Abraham, Director of Educa- Westfield. munity are invited to the Fanwood WESTFIELD – A support group WESTFIELD – The Westfield who are afflicted with mental ill- tion at Temple Sholom, will discuss All ages are invited to participate Presbyterian Church for brief prayer for those caring for elderly or Chapter of Hadassah will host ness. the future of Jewish education in the in the event, which is free and open services on Monday, Tuesday and chronically ill loved ones will meet “Classic Broadway with a Twist,” Her 37-year-old brother, Michael Reform Movement on Sunday, April to the public. The quilts will be Wednesday, April 14, 15 and 16, at 7 on Monday, April 7, at 8 p.m. in the a program featuring pianist and Petriano, died on May 2, 2002, as 13. blessed on Sunday, April 13, by the a.m. Parish Center of St. Helen’s Roman speaker Nina Deutsch. a result of medical complications The lecture will take place from Reverend Demetrios Antokas. These services will be held in the Catholic Church, located on Lam- Her presentation will take place caused by bipolar disorder. 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Temple The church hosts the Quilt-A- Sanctuary, which may be accessed berts Mill Road in Westfield. on Monday, April 7, at 1 p.m. at Mr. Petriano’s family and friends Sholom Religious School, located at Thon as a one-day Lenten Project. It either through the front or parking lot Meetings are held on the first Temple Emanu-El, located at 756 subsequently established the Union Catholic High School in is coordinated through ABC Quilts, entrance of the church, located at the non-holiday Monday of each East Broad Street in Westfield. The Michael’s Journal Foundation, the Scotch Plains. a national, non-profit organization. corner of Martine and LaGrande Av- month. These are information and public is invited and admission is mission of which is to sustain a Parking is available at the rear of Materials are provided for free, but enues. sharing sessions. For more infor- free. fund that will be used to enhance the school. The entrance for the Adult volunteers can bring items such as For further information, please call mation, please call Marilyn Ryan A graduate of the Juilliard the lives of those suffering from Education lectures is also through baby food, diapers and the like. the church office at (908) 889-8891. at (908) 232-1867. School of Music and Yale Univer- mental illness by improving aware- the rear of the building. Union Catho- Volunteers will assemble each quilt and a team of sewers will sew sity, Ms. Deutsch has appeared as ness and understanding of the dis- lic is located at 1600 Martine Av- P a soloist at Carnegie Hall, the order. enue. them by machine. The quilts will be P Kennedy Center, the United Na- In her talk, she will discuss the For further information, please distributed to infants in 10 hospi- tions and on television and radio. feelings experienced by those with call the temple office at (908) 756- tals or transitional homes, among The Dharma Center Her repertoire ranges from Bach mental illness, as well as the way in 6447 or visit http:// them St. Clare’s Home in Elizabeth to Jazz and modern popular mu- which the Gospels can enable www.sholomnj.org/. and Project B.A.B.I.E.S. in Newark. Pain and Stress Relief sic. people to heal and be healed. This Horizons Speakers Bureau Ms. DePalma’s talk is sponsored program is offered by the New by the Westfield Knights of Co- Jersey Council for the Humani- lumbus and is open, free of charge, OWEN BRAND ties, a state partner of the Na- to the public. The church is lo- tional Endowment for the Hu- cated at Westfield Avenue and First manities. Street. 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United States, which included geo- in Westfield and in Whitehouse Sta- sister, Patricia Cassin, and six grand- Born in Stafford, N.Y., he lived in logical field investigation, struc- tion before retiring to Naples. children. Alice D. Oshrin, 87, of Fanwood Duggan of Westfield; a son, Dr. Westfield for many years. ture, stratigraphy and underground Mr. Reynolds was retired from The Beachwood Society of Naples, died on Thursday, March 27, at Stephen Oshrin of Hattiesburg, Miss., Mr. Grow had worked for the Wil- gas storage. both the Celanese and Kleer Kast Fla. was in charge of the arrange- Norwood Terrace in Plainfield. and four grandchildren. liams Company, successors to the Mr. Grow earned a Bachelor of corporations. ments. Born in New York City, she had A graveside service will be held Texas-based Transcontinental Gas Arts degree in Geology in 1938 He graduated from Columbia Uni- In lieu of flowers, memorial con- lived in New York and Toms River tomorrow, Friday, April 4, at the Gate Pipe Line Corporation, before retir- from Lehigh University in versity with a Bachelor of Science tributions may be sent to the Conser- before moving to Fanwood in 1996. of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, ing in 1978 as Chief Geologist for Bethlehem, Pa. He subsequently did degree in Engineering and a Master vancy of South West Florida, 1450 A graduate of St. Joseph’s School N.Y. the Eastern Area. He acted as Con- graduate work in geology at the of Business Administration degree. Merrihue Drive, Naples, Fla. 34102, of Nursing in Yonkers, N.Y., Mrs. Visitation will take place from 7 to sulting Geologist up until the time Carnegie Institute of Technology, He served as a United States Navy Attention: Development Office. Oshrin had worked as a registered 9 p.m. today, Thursday, April 3, at the of his recent illness. now Carnegie-Mellon University Lieutenant during World War II. April 3, 2003 nurse at various hospitals in New Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South During his career, he was involved in Pittsburgh, in 1941 and 1942. York City prior to retiring. Avenue in Fanwood. He was a member of the American Ruth Sullivan, 80, Retired Bookkeeper; She volunteered with the Ameri- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- DEATH NOTICE Association of Petroleum Geolo- can Red Cross for more than 50 years tions may be made to the Westfield/ gists, Inc., serving as its President Active in Choir; Won Golfing Trophy and received her 50-year pin from the Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- Linda J. McNally, 53 from 1955 to 1956. The organiza- organization. can Red Cross, in support of the United Linda J. (Ross) McNally, 53, of tion is now called the Petroleum Ruth L. Eidel Sullivan, 80, of in Westfield prior to moving to She was predeceased by her hus- States military troops in Iraq, 321 Quail Drive, Rochester, N.H., died Exploration Society of New York. Merritt Island, Fla. died on Mon- Merritt Island in 1994. band, Herman G. Oshrin, in 1985. Elm Street, Westfield 07090. Thursday, March 27, 2003 at her He was also a member of the day, March 31, at the Cape Mrs. Sullivan had been a book- Surviving are a daughter, Florence April 3, 2003 home following a long, courageous American Institute of Mining and Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa keeper with the United Way of battle with cancer. Metallurgical Engineers and the Beach, Fla. Westfield before retiring. Joan Christie Burke, 46, Had Worked Linda was born in Plainfield on American Institute of Professional Born in Jersey City, she had lived She was a member of St. Paul’s October 26, 1949, the daughter of Geologists, with a certification Episcopal Church in Westfield and At Children’s Specialized Hospital Albert and Joyce (Leaver) Ross. number of 1774. Albert Roche, 87 was active with the St. Paul’s Girls She graduated from Scotch Plains- Mr. Grow was elected a Fellow in Albert Roche, 87, of Westfield Joan Christie “Bryn” Burke, 46, of Mountainside. Fanwood High School in 1967, then the Geological Society of America Choir. Surviving, in addition to her par- died on Thursday, March 27, at She was awarded a trophy for the Meredith, N.H. died on Saturday, moved to Rochester, N.H. in 1972. in 1956. He also was President of ents, are a daughter, Brynie Burke of Overlook Hospital in Summit. Women’s Longest Drive at the An- March 29, at Lakes Region General A bookkeeper in the local area the Pittsburgh Geological Society Born in Boston, he moved to Hospital in Laconia, N.H. Bristol, N.H.; a sister, Ellen Burleigh for many years, she was employed from 1945 to 1946. nual Championship at the Pocono of Groton, Mass. and six nieces. Westfield in 1949. Country Club. Born in New York City on Octo- for the past 16 years in the Marital From 1960 to 1961, he served as A funeral service was held yester- Mr. Roche had been employed as Mrs. Sullivan was predeceased ber 29, 1956, she was the daughter Department of the Strafford County Chairman of the Committee on Un- an accountant with Lockheed Elec- of William and Evelyn Lenzen day, Wednesday, April 2, with the Court in Dover, N.H. derground Storage for the Ameri- by her first husband, LeRoy A. Reverend Roger Brown officiating. tronics in Watchung before retir- Eidel, in 1980. Christie of Westfield. She attended Members of her family include can Gas Association, where he was Burial was at Meredith Village Cem- ing in 1984. Surviving are her husband, Westfield schools and Kean Col- her husband, James F. McNally, Jr., a member from 1951 to 1973. He He received a bachelor’s degree lege in Union. etery in Meredith. son Stephen P. Waldron, Jr. and his additionally held memberships in Daniel Sullivan; three daughters, Arrangements were under the di- from Harvard College in 1937 and Karen Laisney, Barbara Bosse and She had also lived in Bristol, N.H. companion, Corinne Kauten, all of the Pennsylvania Gas Association rection of the Mayhew Funeral Home his Master of Business Administra- Nancy Eidel; two stepdaughters, and Boston, Mass. before moving to Rochester, N.H.; her mother, Joyce and the American Petroleum Insti- tion degree from Harvard Business Meredith five years ago. in Meredith. Carraway of Fanwood; four sisters, tute. Mary Anne Moresco and Diane Memorial donations may be made School in 1939. Ford; two stepsons, Daniel Ms. Burke had been employed by Collen Dejesso and her husband, Mr. Grow served on the Advisory He served in both the United Children’s Specialized Hospital in to Children’s Specialized Hospital, Greg, and Lisa Burns and her hus- Council of the Lamont-Doherty Sullivan and Kennith Sullivan; a 150 New Providence Road, States Navy and the Naval Reserve, brother, Robert Parkhill; a sister, band, Jeff, all of Phillipsburg, Cindy Geological Observatory of Colum- PUBLIC NOTICE Mountainside 07092. Squashic and her husband, Joe, of bia University and was a member of retiring with the rank of Com- Muriel Galiszewski, and six grand- April 3, 2003 mander during World War II. BOARD OF EDUCATION Wake Forest, N.C., and Lori the Federal Power Commission for children. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Visitation will take place from 2 PUBLIC NOTICE Ashburner and her husband, Dan, the National Gas Survey on Under- NOTICE TO BIDDERS of South Berwick, Me.; her in-laws, Louise Neubauer Roche. to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. today, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ground Storage in 1972 and 1973. On Monday, March 31, a Thursday, April 3, at the Gray Fu- Sealed proposals will be received by PLANNING BOARD James and Jeannette McNally, Sr. He is listed in American Men of graveside service was held at the Board of Education of the Westfield Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- of Milton, N.H.; nine nieces and Science. neral Home, 318 East Broad Street School District, Union County, New Jer- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. A in Westfield. NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF nephews. Mr. Grow was an Elder of The sey, at the Board of Education, 302 Elm FANWOOD after public hearing granted She was predeceased by her step- memorial service followed at The Funeral services will be held at Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the approval to William Lyons to construct an Presbyterian Church in Westfield Presbyterian Church in Westfield. 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, April 4, following supplies, equipment or services: addition/alteration on the property at 11 father, Glenn “Reb” Carraway and and a Past President of the Westfield Arrangements were handled by at the funeral home. Burial will BID FOR: Tillotson Road, Fanwood, New Jersey her first husband, Stephen P. Community Concerts Association. the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East follow at Fairview Cemetery in BID NO: B4-11 SECURITY ALARM being Block 35, Lot 3. Waldron, Sr. He also was a Past President of the Broad Street in Westfield. MONITORING AND REPAIR AND FIRE Documents pertaining to this application Linda was always known for her Rotary Club of Newark and a former Westfield. ALARM MONITORING are available for public inspection at Bor- Memorial donations may be April 3, 2003 ough Hall during normal business hours. great sense of humor. Her family member of the Executive Council made to the Westfield Rescue BIDS DUE: William Lyons and friends were always very im- of the Robert Treat Council of the Squad, P.O. Box 356, Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE APRIL 30, 2003 AT 2:00 PM Churchill Asset Management portant to her and she loved to Boy Scouts of America. 2394 Waldheim Avenue 07091. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The bids will be received at the Admin- spend time with them. Among her Surviving are his wife of 61 years, istration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 April 3, 2003 UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY hobbies she enjoyed gardening, New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the 1 T - 4/3/03, The Times Fee: $15.81 Ruth A. Grow; a daughter, Christina NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE time indicated, and then publicly opened bird watching and reading. Shrewsbury of New York; a son, TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE and read aloud. PUBLIC NOTICE A memorial service was held on George C. Grow, 3rd of Westfield; MASTER TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Bids must be in strict compliance with NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF Saturday, March 29, in the chapel two sisters, Mary Cerasani of New (IN COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN PUBLIC specifications. Bids must be made on the of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral York and Florence Shufelt of Michi- MEMORIALS proposal forms in the manner designated. TRANSPORTATION MEETINGS ACT, Home in Rochester. gan, and six grandchildren. CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975) Proposals must be endorsed on the out- INVITATION TO BID 524 Central Avenue side of the sealed envelope, with the In lieu of flowers, memorial do- Funeral services were held on NOTICE is hereby given by the TOWN- name of the bidder, the bidder’s address SEALED BIDS will be received from nations may be made to the Monday, March 31, at The Presby- Westfield, NJ SHIP COUNCIL of the Township of Scotch bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7- and the name of the supplies, equipment, Wentworth Homecare & Hospice, terian Church in Westfield. Inter- (908) 233-2350 Plains of the following meeting: or services for which the bid is submitted. 35.1 et seq., in the Training Room A (2nd DATE: April 22, 2003 It is understood and agreed that proposals Floor, EO Bldg.), New Jersey Department 113 New Rochester Road, Dover, ment took place at Fairview Cem- TIME: 8:00 p.m. may be delivered before the time or at the of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Av- N.H. 03820. etery in Westfield. LOCATION: Council Chambers, 430 place specified for opening. The Board of enue, until 10:00 A.M. on April 22, 2003 and opened and read for: Linda and her family deeply ap- Arrangements were under the di- Park Avenue, Municipal Building, Scotch Education assumes no responsibility for preciated all who helped them dur- rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Plains, New Jersey bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. PAVEMENT REPAIR TYPE OF MEETING: The Township The Board of Education of the Town of CONTRACT NORTH ing her time of illness. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. April 3, 2003 Council acting as Alcoholic Beverage Con- Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, COUNTIES OF BERGEN, PASSAIC, April 3, 2003 Designer • Builders of fine trol Board will hold a public hearing to reserves the right to accept or reject any ESSEX, HUDSON, MORRIS, consider the Change in Corporate struc- and/or all bids for the whole or any part WARREN, SUSSEX MONUMENTS ture for Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor and waive any informalities in the interest MARKERS License No. 2016-33-004-003 of Ray Ric of the Board of Education. No bid may be 100% STATE Corporation, to t/a Ray Ric Corp., 144 withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days DP # 03408 MAUSOLEUMS Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey after the date set for the opening thereof. The Department, in accordance with for: Bidding shall be in conformance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. Lettered • Cleaned Dominick Caruso, President, Vice-Presi- the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 dent, Stockholder, Treasurer, 23 Totten 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the “Pub- issued pursuant to such Act, and Section Legal Advertising Tim Doerr Drive, Bridgewater, New Jersey lic School Contracts Law”. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will Bidders are required to comply with the afford minority business enterprises full Any objections of same to be sent opportunity to submit bids in response to Bruce Bauer immediately to: Barbara Riepe, requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC (established 1939) 17:27). this invitation and will not discriminate Township Clerk, Scotch Plains, New against any bidder on the grounds of race, Jersey 07076. By order of the Town of Westfield Also: 300 Rt. 37 East Board of Education, Union County, New color, sex, national origin, or handicap in PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE AGENDA: As above. the contract award. Bidders are required Jersey. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Toms River, NJ ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN: Action will be Robert A. Berman to comply with the requirements of P.L. taken. 1975, c. 127 NJAC 17:27. Drawings, speci- CHANCERY DIVISION (732) 349-2350 Board Secretary UNION COUNTY 2 T - 4/3 & 4/10/03, The Times Fee: $64.26 1 T - 4/3/03, The Leader Fee: $46.41 fications, and bid documents may be in- spected or obtained for a fee of $15.00, DOCKET NO. F-14004-02 for 1 drawings, at the NJDOT Plans Distri- FILE NO. 6735-02 bution Building #8 Thiokol P.O. Box 600 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Trenton, New Jersey 08625 during busi- Fairview Cemetery ness hours. Names and addresses of (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: prospective bidders for this project may ANDERSON ATLANTIC TRANSPORTATION, INC.; be acquired by telephoning 609-530-8584 Nonprofit • Nonsectarian UNION COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; or 609-530-8585 during business hours. CHARLIE MARSHALL; MELVIN HARRIS; DR. TIBERIU KOVACS Their fax number is 609-530-8347. Draw- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon CASALE & Faithfully Serving the Public Since 1868, ings, special provisions, and bid docu- PELLEGRINO, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is GATEHALL 1, PARSIPPANY, on 105 Picturesque Acres. ments may also be inspected (BUT NOT NEW JERSEY 07054, an Answer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in which RUTH OBTAINED) by contracting organizations FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES, INC. is the plaintiff and ANDERSON ATLANTIC TRANSPOR- at our various Design Field Offices at the TATION, INC., ET ALS; are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Lots, Single Graves following locations: Chancery Division, UNION County and bearing Docket No. F-14004-02 within thirty-five 200 Stierli Court, Mt. Arlington, New (35) days after April 3, 2003 exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer or appear in Niches & Community Mausoleums Jersey, 973-770-5141 accordance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint, and Amendment to Complaint, if any. You shall file your Route 79 and Daniels Way, Freehold, Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Consider the Peace and Comfort of Pre-Need Planning. New Jersey, 732-308-4025 Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance 1 Executive Campus Route 70 West, with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 856-486-6624 You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney you may 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, New Jersey communicate with Lawyer Referral Service of the County of Venue and that if you New Jersey Department of cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the Transportation County of Venue. The telephone number of such agencies are as follows: Lawyer (908) 232 - 0781 Bureau of Construction Services, Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354-4340. Procurement Division THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following tax sale Ask for a Free copy of our 16 page Emergency Record Guide. 3 T - 4/3, 4/10 & certificate(s): 4/17/03, The Leader Fee: $151.47 1. A certain tax certificate 990082, recorded on June 14, 1999, made by STEVEN M. DAVIS, Collector of Taxes of CITY OF PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to CITY OF PLAINFIELD and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, RUTH FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES, INC.. This covers real estate located in CITY OF PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 6, BLOCK 113 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of CITY OF PLAINFIELD, and concerns premises commonly Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. known as 707-11 SO 2ND STREET & 713-17 SO 2ND STREET, CITY OF PLAINFIELD, Caught in the New Jersey. 2. A certain tax certificate 990083, recorded on June 14, 1999, made by STEVEN M. Caring & Courteous Service to the DAVIS, Collector of Taxes of CITY OF PLAINFIELD, and State of New Jersey to CITY Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 OF PLAINFIELD and subsequently assigned to plaintiff, RUTH FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES, Medicaid confusion? INC.. This covers real estate located in CITY OF PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State of New Jersey, known as LOT 7, BLOCK 113 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map duplicate of CITY OF PLAINFIELD, and concerns premises commonly ® known as 707-11 SO 2ND STREET, CITY OF PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. Westfield Forethought funeral planning YOU, ANDERSON ATLANTIC TRANSPORTATION, INC., are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action because you are the owner of a property which is the 556 Westfield Avenue subject of the above entitled action. can help. YOU, UNION COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, are made party 233-0255 defendant to the above foreclosure action because on May 24, 1996, Anderson Atlantic John L. Dooley Transportation, Inc., executed a mortgage to Union County Economic Development Manager Corporation in the amount of $25,000.00, which mortgage was recorded on May 29, Find out how 1996 in the UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Office in Mortgage Book 5929 at page 0053. Said mortgage is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. YOU, CHARLIE MARSHALL, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure by calling... action because on April 28, 1992, a judgment was entered in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County, by Charlie Marshall against Oliver Brown and Carrie Brown disclosing debt in the amount of $15,000.00, plus costs. Said judgment was entered as Judgment No. J-049173-1992. Said judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. YOU, MELVIN HARRIS, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action because on December 16, 1992, a judgment was entered in the Superior Court of New Cranford FUNERAL Jersey, Union County, by Melvin Harris against Carrie Brown and Oliver Brown DIRECTORS disclosing debt in the amount of $15,265.00, plus interest and fees. Said judgment was 218 North Avenue entered as Judgment No. J-138747-1992. Said judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s – Since 1897 – lien. 276-0255 YOU, DR. TIBERIU KOVACS, are made party defendant to the above foreclosure action because on July 31, 1992, a judgment was entered in the Superior Court of New Charles V. Dooley Jersey, Middlesex County, by Tiberiu Kovacs against Oliver Brown disclosing debt in Manager • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER the amount of $978.49, plus costs and interest. Said judgment was entered as Judgment No. DJ-087597-1992. Said judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. • DALE SCHOUSTRA • LISA LO RICCO SHARP DONALD F. PHELAN Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CASALE & PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., William A. Doyle, Mgr. • 233-0143 1 Gatehall Drive CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 1 T - 4/3/03, The Leader Fee: $129.54 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 3, 2003 Page 9

Tolerance, Respect Forum University News Concepts & Thought Scheduled Next Monday Montclair State Univ. SCOTCH PLAINS — Parents and last year’s district-wide safety survey mature students are invited to “You that more needs to be done to encour- Tells Dean’s List Pupils Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me,” age respect and tolerance within our UPPER MONTCLAIR – Montclair a one-person show dealing with the schools. State University in Upper Montclair Journalism Scholarship Established issues of race, discrimination, vio- In a 75-minute performance, Mykee has announced the names of students lence prevention, personal identity, Fowlin slips in and out of nine char- from Westfield and Mountainside to suicide, gender equity, homophobia, acters, both male and female, who be placed on the fall 2003 Dean’s List. To Memorialize Edmund Faltermayer and the emotional pain felt by special “share their stories” in an often hu- To qualify, a student must be en- WESTFIELD – Friends of former Managing Editor Rik Kirkland wrote, education children. morous, but at times, heartbreaking rolled fulltime and have attained a Sponsored by the Scotch Plains- manner. Westfield resident Edmund “For 39 years Edmund Faltermayer semester grade point average of 3.50 Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Par- Dr. Michael Fowlin received his Faltermayer are establishing an en- graced these pages with his intellec- or better on a 4.0 scale. dowed journalism scholarship at tual rigor and muscular prose – and our ent-Teacher Association (PTA), and Bachelor or Arts Degree in Psychol- Robert O’Brien, Wende Sitcer, co-hosted by the Scotch Plains- ogy from Evangel University in Westfield High School (WHS) in his offices with his irrepressible good Evan Smith, Anthony Tomasso and Fanwood PTA Council, the presenta- Springfield, Miss., where he also spent memory. cheer and decency. His pieces calling Rosemary Topar, all of Westfield, have Mr. Faltermayer, 75, died on Janu- for environmental and healthcare re- tion will take place on Monday, April much of his time in the Speech and been all placed on the list. 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the SPFHS audito- Drama Department. ary 4 from complications of Amyo- form helped pave the way for the Clean Robert is a psychology major, while rium. A brief PTA meeting will take In the spring of 2001, he received trophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known Air Act in 1970 and the first federal Wende is focusing on general humani- as Lou Gehrig’s disease. HMO act in 1972. As an editor, he was place at the beginning of the evening. his doctoral degree in clinical psy- ties. Evan is an English major with a Parents of students in eighth grade chology from Rutgers. He has com- The Westfield Foundation will ad- the best of teachers…Now Ed has left concentration in creative writing, and up may especially be interested in bined both his interests into his pro- minister the endowment, disbursing friends, family and colleagues his fi- while Anthony is a justice studies the income annually to a deserving nal gift – the model of a life well lived. attending. All eighth graders in the dis- fession, working with teenagers major with a concentration in justice trict will have attended the same pro- across the United States in peer me- senior who plans to pursue the study of For more information regarding the systems. Rosemary is focusing music Edmund Faltermayer gram earlier in the day. SPFHS students diation, diversity workshops, vio- journalism at the college level. endowment, please call Jim Dettre at with a concentration in performance. Those interested in helping to cre- death, save for a 16-month stint as an (908) 233-4488, Carol Tener at (908) gave the program high marks after see- lence prevention, and gender sensi- Mountainside residents Eric ing Mykee Fowlin last October. tivity training. ate the endowment may send a contri- editorial writer and columnist at LIFE, 232-1375 or Bob Dillon at (908) 233- Cantagallo and Gerald Leon PTA Council selected this presen- For more information, contact bution to the Westfield Foundation, a sister magazine. Mr. Faltermayer 9374. McConnell have also been placed on 301 North Avenue, Westfield, 07090, published a series of articles, focused tation for this year’s Ed Forum in Heidi Sweeney, vice-president of SP- the list. Eric is a physical education response to the many comments in F PTA Council, at (908) 322-6772. designated as a contribution to the on cleaning up the environment, major, while Gerald is focusing on Edmund Faltermayer Scholarship which developed into a book, “Re- music with a concentration in music Fund. The goal is to make the first doing America.” education. award at the WHS Award’s Night, prior In recent years, Mr. Faltermayer to graduation in June. wrote on personal finance (“One Lauren Arnold Awarded A staff reporter for The Wall Street Retiree’s Nasty Surprises”), industrial Dissertation Fellowship Journal from October of 1955 to June competitiveness (“Invest or Die) and of 1963, Mr. Faltermayer covered the healthcare reform (“Will the Cost SCOTCH PLAINS – The Woodrow Defense Department in Washington Cutting in Health Care Kill You?). Wilson National Fellowship Foun- and served as a correspondent in He retired from Fortune’s full-time dation in Princeton announced that a Germany. He made three extensive staff in 1994 and continued as ac Johnson & Johnson Dissertation reporting trips to the former Soviet contributing editor of the magazine’s Grant in Women’s Health was Union that resulted in more than a Industrial Management & Technol- awarded to Lauren Arnold of Scotch score of feature articles, including ogy section. In 2001, he completed a Plains. one in which first deputy premier children’s novel, “Clouds Go Wild,” The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Den- publication pending. nis Arnold of Scotch Plains, Ms. Anastas Mikoyan fumed at America’s SPECIAL GIFT…Lauren McMorrow, reluctance to buy his country’s goods. Mr. Faltermayer was the President Arnold is a doctoral degree candidate of the Westfield Memorial Library a first grader at Brunner Elementary at the University of Medicine & Den- Mr. Faltermayer moved to Fortune School in Scotch Plains, proudly sits in magazine in July of 1963, where he Board from 2001 to 2002. tistry of New Jersey’s School of Pub- a new, child-size chair in the Brunner lic Health. served as writer and editor until his In the February 17 issue of Fortune, Media Center that was purchased by Lauren and her classmates in lieu of Funded by Johnson & Johnson and Lauren receiving birthday presents. given annually since 1996, the grants Many Area Students Qualify Lauren helped choose the Noah’s Ark support the last year of doctoral can- upholstery fabric along with Brunner didates’ dissertation work. The one- media specialist, Laura Coburn. Class- JOKES AND JOURNALISM…Westfield resident Tina Lesher, left, detailed time, $5,000 awards may be used for For National Geographic Bee mates who helped purchase the chair some of the humorous moments involved in teaching journalism at William research-related travel, date work, and AREA – The National Geographic receive $15,000 and $10,000 schol- (and possibly started a new school tra- Paterson University during her interview with “One-on-One” talk show host supplies. Bee state-level competitions, which arships, respectively. ING Americas, dition) included Thomas Smyth, Mat- Steve Adubato, right. Ms. Arnold’s field of study is epide- thew Owens, Anthony Nizzardo, Tho- miology. Her proposed dissertation will be held on Friday, April 4, in sponsor of the 2003 National Geo- mas Madan, Noah Thompson, Sean Washington, D.C., will include sev- graphic Bee will also present the Duthie, Andrea McNeely, Joseph title was “Vulvodynia: An Evalua- eral local students. national winner with a week’s trip to Bonaccorso, Peter Hsiao, Nicola Horn, WF Journalism Professor tion of Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Westfield pupil Matthew Catenacci one of the Sea World and Busch Gar- Danielle Farrall, Kathryn Zawodniak, and Burden of Illness. of Edison Intermediate School, a sixth dens Adventure Camps. Mary Brumfield, and Darcy Moran. A 1998 graduate of Douglass Col- grader, will vie for the prize. Appears on ‘One-on-One’ lege, Rutgers University, Ms. Arnold Berkeley Heights students WESTFIELD – Westfield resident to Caroline’s comedy club in New has been a member of the Delta Omega, Jonathan Fuller of Columbia Middle and Journalism Professor at Will- York City. Public Health Honors Society 2001, School, an eighth grader, and Michael School Budget Information iam Paterson University, Tina A stand-up professor, who brings a recipient of the Mabel Smith Trivella of William Woodruff School, Lesher, joined four-time Emmy learning and laughs to her students Douglass Fellowship 1999, and the a fifth grader will compete. On-Line, TV-36 and Emphasis Award-winning anchor Steve on a daily basis, Ms. Lesher related Bunting Cobb Graduate Fellowship The winner in each state will ad- Adubato recently on “One-on- the comedy secrets she learned along 1998-2000. vance to the national finals in Wash- WESTFIELD — The Westfield election on April 15. One.” the way. Her stories about her stu- ington, D.C. on May 20 and 21 to Board of Education has announced A Board of Education newsletter In a special, two-part edition of dents make the time fly as Mr. Marist Names Manziano compete for the 2003 National Geo- that information concerning the called Emphasis on Education will the program, which features in-depth Adubato did a “sit-down act” to find To Fall Term Dean’s List 2003-2004 school budget is avail- be mailed to residents the week of interviews, Ms. Lesher discussed her the benefits of humor in the halls of graphic Bee crown, first prize of a SCOTCH PLAINS – Marist Col- $25,000 college scholarship and life- able on-line at April 7. It contains information bold move from class in New Jersey higher education. www.westfieldnj.com. about the school district’s initia- lege in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. has an- time membership in the National nounced that Nicole Manziano of Geographic Society. The following information is in- tives for next year and how they cluded on the 2003-2004 school relate to the upcoming budget. Scotch Plains was awarded honors on The second- and third-place win- Park Middle School Students the Dean’s List for the fall 2002 se- ners in the national competition will budget website: a budget slide show Information is also available at presentation containing visuals and the Board of Education’s Business mester. PUBLIC NOTICE text describing the key elements of Office or the School/Community The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. To Hold Tricky Tray Auction Michael Manziano of Scotch Plains, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY the budget; the official advertised Relations Office at 302 Elm Street. CHANCERY DIVISION budget; an absentee ballot applica- Two more public presentations SCOTCH PLAINS —Team 7-D at proceeds from the evening will be Nicole is a junior at Marist. UNION COUNTY tion; schedule of public budget pre- by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Park Middle School in Scotch Plains given to the Make-a-Wish Founda- DOCKET NO. 5289-03 sentations; schedule of school bud- William J. Foley are scheduled for FILE NO. 12299-0245 is swinging into spring by sponsor- tion, the Heifer Project International, Westfield School Bd. get presentations on TV-36; and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at ing a Tricky Tray charity project on and a local food kitchen. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT names and bios of candidates seek- Roosevelt Intermediate School, Friday, April 4, at the school. The students, their teachers, par- To Continue Discussing (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: ing seats on the Board of Education. and Thursday, April 10, at Edison The purpose of the project is to show ents, and the Parent-Teacher Associa- Parking at High School VERONICA S. MORRIS Cable Channel TV-36 is broad- Intermediate School, prior to the how individuals and groups can make tion have been actively seeking do- You are hereby summoned and re- casting a 12-minute budget presen- Board of Education Candidate a difference in our world, and the sev- nated goods and baskets, as well as WESTFIELD — At the next meeting quired to serve upon Parker, McCay & tation twice a day until the school Forums those evenings. enth graders have determined that all monetary donations for the grand of the Westfield Board of Education to Criscuolo, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose be held Tuesday, April 8, a discussion address is Three Greentree Centre, Suite event, and they are pleased to offer regarding parking at Westfield High 401, P.O. Box 974, Marlton, New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE such things as dinners for two and 08053, an answer to the Complaint and sports memorabilia. School (WHS) will be continued. any Amendments thereof filed in a civil BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE The meeting will begin at 7:30 action, in which Citifinancial Mortgage SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, Park Middle School’s doors will open Company, Inc., is plaintiff, and defendants SCHOOL DISTRICT for the Tricky Tray at 6:30 p.m. on April p.m., instead of the usual starting are Toni J. Morris, et als., pending in the UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY 4 and drawing begins at 7:30 p.m. time of 8 p.m., at 302 Elm Street. Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Tickets are $5 and coffee and cake A report on the parking problem, Division, Union County and bearing the which was delivered by Board Presi- Docket No. F-5289-03 within 35 days NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed will be served. 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If you cannot afford an attorney, terms of New Jersey Statutes not includ- WE’D LIKE TO SEE YOU!…Children at the Westfield Day Care Center are you may communicate with the Legal ing a copy of a valid and active Services office of the county in which you Prequalification/Classification Certificate looking for the many people that have supported the Center for 35 years. The ® reside by calling (908) 354-4340. will be rejected as being non responsive Center is New Jersey’s oldest daycare center and is a non-profit organization Best-Selling Author and Certified Financial Planner The action has been instituted for the to bid requirements. founded to serve children regardless of race, religious or socioeconomic status. The purpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated Bids must be made on the proposal facility, which offers a sliding-scale tuition program with over 30 percent of families October 30, 1997 made by Mary Jane forms in the manner designated, enclosed receiving tuition support, will celebrate 35 years of teaching, learning and caring Morris, Toni J. Morris and Patricia M. in a separate sealed envelope with name on Saturday, April 12, at 120 Mountain Avenue in Westfield at 4:30 p.m. Liskowitz, as mortgagors and Associ- and address of bidder and work bid upon Suze Orman Entertainment will include Yosi, Furry Friends animal show, arts and crafts, face ates Financial Services Corporation, as noted on the outside, and must be accom- painting and more. For more information, please call (908) 232-6717. mortgagee, recorded on November 5, panied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s 1997 in the office of the Clerk of Union Check or Bid Bond drawn to the order of County in Mortgage Book 6445, page 259. the Board of Education for not less than PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, BOARD OF EDUCATION succeeded Associates Financial Services but in no case in excess of $20,000.00, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Corporation in all right, title and interest in and must be delivered to the Secretary of the aforesaid note and mortgage by way the Board of Education, or the Board’s RESOLUTION of merger and acquisition. designated representative at the above Whereas, there exists a need for professional services in the specific area(s) The property being foreclosed is com- place on or before the hour named. The mentioned below for the 2002-2003 school year for the following professional services: monly known as 505 Church Place, Board of Education assumes no respon- Whereas, funds are available for this purpose, and Whereas, the Public School Plainfield, New Jersey. sibility for bids mailed or misdirected in Contracts Law (NJSA 18A:18A-1 et seq.) permits the award of contracts without YOU, VERONICA S. MORRIS, have been delivery. competitive bids for Professional Services that require licensing and are regulated by made a defendant for any interest you No bid may be withdrawn for a period law, and Whereas, the Public School Contracts Law requires that the Board of Education may have in the subject premises by of sixty (60) days after the date set for the adopt a resolution awarding such contracts at a public meeting. reason of a Judgment (J-227369-1994) opening thereof. Robert A. 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Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-14 BOYS ARE BALANCED, TALENTED; GIRLS ARE YOUNG Raider Track Teams Feature Balance, Talent and Youth

By FRED LECOMTE trend to continue as they look for- who was a 13'-6" pole vaulter and a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ward to capturing their 20th winning Union County champ will instruct Over the past several years, the season. The girls will look to their the pole vault crew and will also be Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School youth to add team points. called upon to provide support in track and field teams paved the way The Raider coaching staff includes field events. to success by building a reputation of boys Head Coach Rich McGriff, girls “We appear to be very well-bal- excellence in the field events, sprints Head Coach and distance coach, Jeff anced and possess depth and strength and relays. The boy’s team has not Koegel and Assistant Coaches Lionel in all events,” noted coach McGriff. lost one dual meet over the past 19 Hush (sprinters and long jumpers), “We go in and expect to win. That is years, claimed nine section champi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dave Hagan and Ken Hernandez (field our attitude. We have some good INSTRUCTIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, INSTRUCTIONS…Westfield boys lacrosse Head Coach Gerry Benaquista goes over onships in 11 years and expect the events). Pete Kane, a Raider alumni experience with our distance runners the defensive strategies necessary to be part the New Jersey elite in boys lacrosse. and throwers. Our sprinters are a little younger, but they appear pretty strong and should be very competitive. Last SHULTZ, ARBITSMAN, KANE, MAC NAMED CAPTS. year, Ray Williams overshadowed everyone, and a lot of teams will expect that we won’t have anyone there. Not so! Although we have our big point getters, hopefully, some of Blue Devil Lax Boys Will Be those other kids will score those in- termediate points we depend on, but we’ll be alright.” The Raider boys have a pretty good Offensively ‘More Balanced’ nucleus of returning veterans. Most of the top-point scorers went pretty By DAVID B. CORBIN ing in New Jersey. With plenty of 1998, that we had reached the deep into the winter season and have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times determination and moxie in the pres- quarterfinals. You’ve got to be able to been training by themselves. The Mobility, experience and a swarm- ence of a huge crowd in Westfield on move the ball. We did move the ball distance runners have been hitting ing defense may be the ingredients April 27, 2002 the Blue Devils, down well and we had our guys, who could the road and getting their mileage up for the Westfield High School boys 6-2 at the half, outplayed the previ- shoot, waiting for the shot. Every- Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times again and the throwers have been lacrosse team to obtain even more ously No. 1 ranked Delbarton Green thing we practiced, we did today.” TALENT AND STRENGTH…This Raider Trio expect to dominate in the field hitting the weight room. success this season than last. The Wave in the second half but came up In the quarterfinals, the Blue Dev- events. Pictured, left to right, are: javelin specialist Adam Ortyl and Sean Doyle “We have a lot of new and young Blue Devils have plenty of returning short, 9-6. In the second round of the ils gave Delbarton an even tougher and Chris Feighner who will compete in the shot put and discus. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 veterans, especially a lot of experi- NJSIAA playoffs, the Blue Devils run but came up short, 4-3. enced seniors. humiliated Pingry, 16-5, to reach the This season, a lot of the Blue Dev- Last year, the Blue Devils suffered quarterfinals for another showdown ils’ senior experience will come in KAO, FALK, KAHN, GONZALEZ NAMED CAPTAINS a humiliating 12-3 loss to top-4 with the Green Wave. their offense. ranked Summit early in the season At the time, according to Head “The good thing about the offense but rebounded very well, finishing Coach Gerry Benaquista, “this is the is that we don’t have anyone in spe- Blue Devil Trackmen Look with a 14-5 record and the sixth rank- first time since Mike Baly played in CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 LEE, CURRAN, RITCHIE SELECTED TRI-CAPTAINS Strong in Middle Distances Blue Devil Track Girls Have By DAVID B. CORBIN tively balanced attack across the 100 all the way up to the 800,” said Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times board, their point-strength came es- Martin. “Lynes is strong in the 400 Depth, especially in the middle dis- pecially in the sprints, 400-meter and 800 and Whitney will run the tance events may be the bread and events and field events. 400, 800 and, possibly, the 1,600.” butter this season for the Westfield Half of those sprinters and middle Driscoll will secure the middle to Some Veterans, Much Youth High School boys track and field team. distance boys have graduated but the long-distance events and, adding more “The story for this year will be the Blue Devils expect to have some punch in the middle distance will be By DAVID B. CORBIN sure who will fill the other spots at Section 2, Group 4 meet. MacNeil size of the team. We have 115 boys. competent athletes to fill their shoes. junior Brendan Egan – outstanding Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times this point,” said Blue Devil Head also has been very strong in all of the It’s just a question of finding events “We will have a very strong middle defenseman on the soccer team. Numbers are definitely not a prob- Coach Nancy Carpenter. relay events. for everybody,” said Blue Devil Head distance crew,” pointed out Martin. “Egan will be very powerful for us lem since there are 105 girls on the Considered a veteran, sophomore “Emily is a sure thing in the 800. Coach Jack Martin. Seniors Alexis Gonzalez, Dan in the 400 and 800,” expressed Martin. Westfield High School girls track and Emily MacNeil will surely attract She is a sure thing in the mile. She can Last year, the Blue Devil boys Lynes, Greg Whitney and Dan Senior Quad-Captains Dave Falk field team. Although several very tal- attention this season. Last year, she run in the distance medley. She can snatched the Watchung Conference Driscoll pulled in a large number of (100-200 and 400) and Lawrence Kao ented athletes have returned, many exploded onto the county scene by run in the sprint medley. She will (WC) National Division title away points last year and are expected to (400 and intermediate hurdles) are talented athletes in key events have placing first in the 800-meters at the probably be part of the mile relay. It from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys do even better this season. The very expected to reap plenty of points this graduated and the question is how to Union County Tournament (UCT) depends,” said Carpenter. “We are who had an 11-year grip on it. Al- versatile Gonzalez, one of the team year in the short-distance events. Jun- fill the vacancies. then followed with a first-place cross- expecting her to continue to develop. though the Blue Devils had a rela- captains, “will be able to go from the CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 “We are so young! We are not really ing in the event at the North Jersey, CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 40% OFF TIFFANY NATURAL PHARMACY REGULAR PRICE STORE-WIDE SPRING VITAMIN SALE Choose from... OFF • PhytoPharmica REGULAR PRICE • Synergy Plus • Natures Bounty 20% • Natures Way 1115 South Avenue • Westfield, NJ Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8:30 – 9:30 Sat. 8:30 – 6:00 Tiffany Natural Pharmacy 908~233~2200 Sun. 9:00 – 4:00 Goods & Services You Need!

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, April 3, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Lax Boys Will Be Offensively ‘More Balanced” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 cific. We are a great motion team. We Beniquista. “We want to have more have a lot of guys with ability, a lot of guys playing the field because, later guys coming back experienced. I in the year, you need as many as you probably have the most seniors that I can.” have had in a long time,” said The defensive squad, that came Benaquistga. “I’m not really looking into its own last year, is led by senior for one guy to stand out over the Quad-Captain Dan MacDonald. His others. Offensively, we are going to support will come from juniors An- be a more equally balanced team. We drew Sinneberg, Dan Mahoney, An- have different guys who can do dif- drew Bridgeman and Jay Sobala and ferent things equally as well. There sophomore Brian Skorge. are no positions set right now.” Last year’s starting goalie, Brian David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Leading the senior attack pack are Pirot, had surgery on his hand and DISCUSSING STRATEGIES…Westfield baseball Head Coach Bob Brewster, Quad-Captains Billy Schultz, Dan may be out for the season. Senior Dan Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times center, possibly discusses strategy to one of his players during a pre-season Kane and Gil Arbitsman; Andrew Kotch will assume the goalie’s du- UPHOLDING THE TRADITION…Filled with pride, a strong nucleus of track scrimmage against Governor Livingston. and field girls anticipates capturing the county and conference title this season Tucker, Ben Masel, Marc Schott, Gil ties. according to Head Coach Jeff Koegel. Arbitsman, Anthony Yudd, Matt “He was an excellent backup. Pretty Cleaves, Timmy Heine and Scott much, both boys were equal so it Blue Devil Baseballers Have Nuzzo. Also on the attack are juniors became a good opportunity for him,” Taylor Hogarth, Chris MacDonald said Benaquista of Kotch. and Kyle Yost. The Blue Devils opened with a, 14- Raider Track Teams Feature Big Task to Match Last Year “We are going more offense, de- 7, win over A. L. Johnson on April 1 fense, not really attack heavy,” said and will be hosted by Summit today. The Westfield High School baseball to come with the remaining pitching Balance, Talent and Youth team has a huge assignment this sea- staff that finished 15-5. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 son. The task is to defend its Union Unfortunately, one of last year’s start- Blue Devils, Highlanders Head County Tournament (UCT) crown and ing pitchers may not be available, and kids out this year, so it’s going to take Koscielecki and Jayme Ferrara and do it with an entirely new starting lineup the mound burden will be on the arms a little while to feel out how everyone have only five seniors returning so, with the exception of senior Brian Butts. of junior left-hander John Boyd and Union County Girls Swim List is going to do,” said coach Koegel. this season, they will be looking to Last year, the Blue Devils finished junior right-hander Joe Wisniewski “The kids are serious about the pro- gather some points from their youth. with 21 wins and claimed its 11th with the possibility of Butts jumping The Westfield High School and backstroke) made the First Team as gram and working very hard. As far as For many it will be their first experi- UCT title with a stellar pitching staff into the rotation should he work out Governor Livingston High School well as SP-F Raider Morgan Larkin the veterans, you don’t need to tell ence at the varsity level. For example, backed by some heavy artillery from his shoulder discomfort. Junior Dan girls, by far, had the best representa- (100-butterfly). them what needs to be done.” basketball standout, junior Jen the bats of nearly an all-senior start- Clark and a few others may offer some tion on The Star-Ledger All-Union Blue Devils Alexa Vantosky (100- Senior captain Chris Feighner, who Russell will make her debut and ex- ing lineup. The big bats will be hard relief pitching. County (UC) list. The GL Highland- butterfly) and Jacqueline De la Fuente participated at the NJSIAA Meet of pects to be competitive. to replace and so will be ace pitcher When not pitching, Boyd may play ers grabbed five of the 11 First Team (100-breaststroke) were named to the Champions in the shot put and discus “It’s that learning curve we will Jay Cook, who finished with a 6-0 in leftfield and Wisniewski may oc- slots while the Blue Devils and Union All-UC Second Team as well as the over the past season and senior cap- have to deal with,” noted Koegel. record, but the hope for success seems cupy third while Butts will cover Catholic girls occupied two and Blue Devils’ 200-freestyle relay, 400- tain Shawn Doyle will lead the Raid- “We need to evaluate and find events centerfield. Senior Jody Seagull and Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) freestyle relay and 200-medley relay ers in the field events. that we think are best for them. Some- Vintage Base Ball junior Mike Streaman may see some grabbed one slot. squads. Raider Amanda Cameron The distance medley appears to be times your first inclination is not al- time in the outfield and senior “stick Highlander Sandy Zaeh was named (500-freestyle) and Highlander Kate the strongest events for the Raiders, ways your best.” To Begin April 5 man” Matt Rothstein will vie for third UC “Swimmer of the Year” and re- Hansen (200-freestyle) also made the according to Koegel. Junior Zack Sophomore Aja Bundy will prob- The 2003 Vintage Base Ball sea- base and play some in the outfield. ceived First Team recognition for the Second Team. McGuire who ran in the Meet of Cham- ably be the best sprinter. Sophomore son gets underway at Commerce Seniors Kirt Giresi and Tyler Patla 100-freestyle. This year, she set a meet Blue Devils Kirsten Selert (50- pions during the winter and senior Mary Shashaty, who experienced Bank Ballpark in Somerset on look to play the middle infield posi- record in the event at the Mountain freestyle), Neda Simaika (200- Walter Biner and junior Brian excellent group competition last year, Saturday, April 5 at 1 p.m. The tions and senior Mike Dubitsky and Valley Conference Championships. freestyle), Christine Clark (500- Kopnicki will head a cast of strong will head the distance group. Tal- Somerset Patriots annual Fan Fest junior Neil Kronke could by vying Zaeh also swam on the All-UC First freestyle) and Callie Meserole (100- distance runners. Junior Josh Liss ented sophomore Jenna Balestriere, is the setting for this 1873 rules for first base. Team 400-freestyle relay and 200- breaststroke) were named to the All- should be strong in the 400 hurdles, very strong in the long jump, will base ball game to be played by the Two freshmen, Mike Murray and medley relay squads. Highlanders UC Third Team as well as Highlander pole vault and triple jump. Sopho- expand her talents to the middle dis- Elizabeth Resolute, a Westfield Tom Ricciuti, are bound to see plenty Moira Price (50-freestyle) and Jen Ange Pflug (100-freestyle). Westfield more Sean Smith, although a neo- tance events. Senior Colleen Coyle area team, and Flemington of time on the field. Murray may likely Pflug (100-breaststroke) also received was named UC “Team of the Year” phyte at hurdles, reckons to be a point will head the throwing events. Neshanock Base Ball Clubs. start behind the plate and Ricciuti, who All-UC First Team recognition. and Highlander Head Coach Lauren getter. “She did a nice job for us this win- Both clubs use equipment, uni- had been quite proficient on the mound Blue Devils Suzanna Fowler (200- Forlini was named UC “Coach of the Freshman basketball standout ter,” said Koegel of Coyle. “She added forms and rules that are accurate to in his youth league days, may work freestyle) and Amanda Dickson (200- Year”. Lance Thomas, new on the track cir- a lot of distance to her best in the shot- 1873 base ball (spelled as two words defensively in the middle infield. individual medley) were selected to cuit, is expected to do well and plans put, although her best event is in the in the nineteenth century). Admis- The Blue Devils opened with rival the All-UC First Team. Union Catho- St. Bart’s Softball to compete in four events. This 6'-5" discus.” sion to the Somerset Patriots Fan Cranford on April 1 and will travel to lic Vikings Jennifer Hand (500- athlete has been running really well Also senior Lauren Bianco will Fest is free for all fans. play Middlesex tomorrow at 4 p.m. freestyle) and Bridget Koza (100- Announces Practice, in the sprints and is working very certainly add strength in the discus hard in several field events. and javelin. Annual Player Draft “He’s just such an athletic talent. “Our first meet will be against Lin- The St. Bartholomew’s Men’s You can’t let him get away and let all den on April 4,” concluded Koegel. Oldtimers Softball League will be- of that ability go to waste. I think he’s “It will be a good meet for some of our gin practice on Sunday, April 6 at 10 got such a great future. He’s been a young kids to get exposed to what a Westfield Listings a.m. (Eastern Daylight Savings good influence on the younger kids high school track meet is like. 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WESTFIELD OFFICE • 600 NORTH AVENUE, W. • (908) 233-0065 Offices Serving Northern and Central New Jersey - An Independently Owned & Operated Member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 3, 2003 Page 13 Blue Devil Trackmen Look Strong in Middle Distances CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ior Jan Cocozziello – star quarter- We are going to miss him a lot,” ex- back on the football team – could add pressed Martin. some blaze in the sprinting events. Gonzalez has cleared six feet in the “Jan, we are trying to have him get high jump and may compete at times some points for us,” mentioned Martin. in the event. Senior Adam Wendel, a standout All is not lost, however. Last year in who cleared 6’6” to win the state the WC, the Blue Devils took 1-2-3 in indoor track high jump title this win- the pole vault. Two of those three, ter and the number-one long jumper sophomores Mike Gorski and Mike on the team, unfortunately, has a stress Woods return. fracture in his lower back and may be “We were dominant in that event,” out for the entire season. said Martin. “That’s a big loss for us, not only at Senior Quad-Captain Matt Kahn, the conference and county level, but Dave Ucciferi and Dave Perez will also at the sectional and state level. add some thrust in the power field events. Kahn and Ucciferi, with a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times heave of 145’11” in the WC, special- BLUE DEVIL TEAM CAPTAINS…Seniors Dave Falk, left, Lawrence Kao, Francavilla Named center, and Matt Kahn, along with Alexis Gonzalez, missing from picture, have ize in the javelin and Perez will com- pete in the shot put and discus. been selected as team captains of the Westfield High School boys track and field Wrestler of the Year David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times team. Martin concluded, “We have a lot LADY BLUE DEVIL TRI-CAPTAINS…Pictured, left to right, are: seniors Scotch Plains-Fanwood High of depth for the dual meets and the Jessica Lee, Maggie Curran and Melissa Richey. The trio have been selected to lead School junior, Derek Francavilla, conference. So, hopefully, we will be the Blue Devil girls track team to a successful season. who placed fourth in the state at able to give it a run again this year.” Blue Devil Zack Coppa Named 127-lbs, has been named Union County “Wrestler of the Year” by MacNeil, 4x400 Named The Star-Ledger. Francavilla was Blue Devil Track Girls Have Union County Swimmer of Year among seven Raiders, five All-UC Track 1st Team Westfield Blue Devils and three Westfield High School sophomore Westfield High School senior Zack 200-medley relay. Blue Devils Sam Governor Livingston Highlanders Emily MacNeil and the Blue Devils’ Some Veterans, Much Youth Coppa has been selected Union Gurdus in the 100-breaststroke and to receive All-Union County (UC) 4x400 relay team have been selected CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 County (UC) “Swimmer of the Year” John Chiesa in the 200-individual recognition. to the All-Union County (UC), First by The Star-Ledger. Westfield, which medley also were named to the All- Ironically, Blue Devil junior Lee Team in girls indoor track by The She hasn’t reached her peak yet. That’s Traditionally, Westfield has been also was named UC Team of the Year, UC First Team. Governor Livingston Tomasso, who won the Union Star-Ledger. Westfield High School for sure!” strong in the distance events, not just dominated the All-Union County Highlander Matt Sincaglia made the County Tournament (UCT) 147-lb Head Coach Jen Buccino was also Senior Tri-Captain Jessica Lee (re- individually but with depth. Seniors First Team with Blue Devils being All-UC First Team in diving. crown and received the Outstand- named UC “Coach of the Year” and lays) will head the sprint crew con- Kathleen Salmon, Sara Ackerman and named in eight of the 11 events. Blue Devils Josh Schoenfeld (500- ing Wrestler award in the upper Governor Livingston (GL) was named sisting of a mix of veterans and many Tri-Captain Melissa Richey, junior Scotch Plains-Fanwood and freestyle), Jay Sobala (100-butter- weight classes, was selected to the “Team of the Year”. freshmen. Juniors Mika Cruz (hurdles, Deenie Quinn and sophomore Annie Westfield shared domination in the fly) and Pat Daurio (200-IM) were All-UC Second Team. Instead, MacNeil was selected for her ef- 4x200, 4x100), Jennell Carter (100 Onishi lead a pack a seasoned dis- Second and Third Team listings. named to the All-UC Second Team. Roselle Park’s Jim Garrison, who forts in the 800-meters. This year, she and 200-meters, relays) and Laura tance runners. In his high school career, Coppa SP-F Raider Dave Hauptman made wrestled 154-lbs and placed sec- won the event at the county meet, Pietruszki (sprints, relays), “will be Led by Tri-Captain Maggie Curran, collected six individual Union the Second Team in the 100-freestyle. ond in the UCT, was given the First crossing in 2:27.1 just 0.3 off the the core (of the relays and sprints),” the Blue Devil field team looks bal- County titles but the most notable Raiders Jon Sheffield (100-butter- Team nod. meet record. She also received All- said Carpenter. “We are going to try to anced. Senior Mary Bogatko (shot UC title came this year in the 200- fly), Ryan Hauptman (100-back- Raiders Steve Mineo (121-lbs), Group Second Team recognition. Blue work around them. We are looking for put and discus) and juniors Alison freestyle relay where he teamed with stroke), Peter Bassman (100-breast- Charlie Bachi (162-lbs), Andrew Devil Anne Onishi was named to the some young speed.” Petrow (shot put and discus) and Vin Shen, Chris Heinen and Ryan stroke) and the 200-medley relay Silber (173-lbs) and heavyweight All-UC Second Team in the same “Overall, we are solid,” added Lee. Caroline Sheridan (javelin and shot), Bartholomew to touch in a time of team were selected to the All-UC Matt Loomis also received All-UC event and teammate Kathleen Salmon “We have a couple of freshmen who along with Curran (javelin) are ex- 1:29.53 to break the former UC record Third Team. Blue Devils Sean Baran First Team selections as well as was named to the All-UC Third Team seem to be coming out well. We really pected to be the major point earners. of 1:30.2 set by Blue Devils Dave (50-freestyle) and Dan Chabanov Highlanders Mike Fullowan (140- in the 3,200-meters. don’t have that many veterans. We “We are looking to do very, very Perkowski, Doug McOwen, Harvey (200-IM), along with Highlander lbs) and Shawn Coughlin (217-lbs). GL Highlander Megs DiDario was seem to be overwhelmed with under- well this year,” predicted Curran. Gerber and Peter Heesch in 1965 – the Paul Ebert (200-freestyle) were also Blue Devils Rob Mench (105- selected to the All-UC First Team in classmen but they seem to be very “We are 34 strong and evenly di- longest-standing UC meet record. named to the All-UC Third Team. lbs), Jake Kramer (132-lbs), Ethan the 3,200-meters and teammates promising. They are all very eager, vided. We have a full javelin squad, Bartholomew in the 50-freestyle, Raider Head Coach Jessica Hulnik Powell (137-lbs) and Tom DelDuca Meredith Talbot (1,600-meters), Chris- ambitious and work hard.” a full shot put squad and a full dis- Coppa in the 200-freestyle, Heinen was named UC Coach of the Year. (142-lbs) also were named to the tine Sidie (800-meters) and Liz Iorio One freshman, Rachel Smith, of- cus,” Carpenter indicated. “We are in the 500-freestyle and Shen in the All-UC Second Team. Highlander (high jump) were named to the Third fers some promise in the hurdles. “She going to be able to hold our own more 100-backstroke received All-UC Tim Vanderveer (137-lbs) and Raid- Team. DiDario also was named to the is doing nicely,” said Carpenter of than we have before.” First Team nods. Westfield foursomes See it all on the Web! ers Pedro Coyt (147-lbs) and Marc All-Group 2 First Team. The Scotch Smith. “We have a lot of young kids. 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Breznitsky, Head Boys’ Soccer The Director of Coaching will be season with a convincing, 4-1, vic- Coach at Scotch Plains-Fanwood The United tied the score at the Pascal Clerigo who grew up play- tory over Montclair United on start of the second half, but the Thun- High School is holding a spring ing in France and Portugal. After March 30. mini-camp at the high school from der responded positively. Beckett moving to New Jersey in 1988, he The Blue Thunder completely scored his second goal to put the April 21-April 23. The camp is open helped lead Newark East Side High controlled the flow of the game in Thunder on top for good. Colin to boys and girls ages 7-14 and will School to their best season. While the first half but the were only able Grimm displayed excellent control run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kean University, the Cougars won as he dribbled through the United The camp’s theme of “Tactics and an NCAA National Championship defense and fed a perfect pass to Techniques” stresses three days of in 1992 and he received All-Ameri- WTA Set to Offer Andrew Manns who scored. ball control, shooting and combi- can honors. He played profession- Later, the two Thunder speedsters nation play. The Assistant Director ally for the New Jersey Dragons and got into the act as Joseph Del Prete is Eric Ruano, an SP-F alumnus, the New Jersey Riptide. Tennis Lessons raced down the field on a breakaway. who led the Raiders to two State Two sessions (open to boys and The Westfield Tennis Associa- Noticing the defense collapsing Championships. He played for STATE GYMNASTICS CHAMP…Paul Rizkalla of Westfield recently became girls grades K-11) will be held, the the Level 5 (ages 8-9) State Gymnastics Champion. tion announced that applications around him, Del Prete passed off Radford University in Virginia and first from July 7-July 11 and the for the 2003 tennis lesson pro- Greg Bencivengo who was streak- served as captain his senior season. second from July 28-August 1. gram are available for download- ing down the right side like a bullet. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 3, 2003 Page 15 BOE Press Releases: Continued from Page 5 Talking Business WF Candidate Release WF Candidate Release Ken Sumner Wants to Have Julia Walker Wants to Serve Dr. Petroff Opens Private An Impact on Education The Westfield Community Practice In Mountainside WESTFIELD — The election for I was a lawyer before I chose to MOUNTAINSIDE – Dr. Cheryl After completing a general prac- WESTFIELD — “I am running 1) with his wife, Dr. Theresa Brown. the Board of Education is stay home with our chil- Ann Petroff, a specialist in orth- tice residency at JFK Medical Center for the Westfield Board of Education “We moved to Westfield for the April 15. Since this is my dren. I started in general odontics, is pleased to an- in Edison, she attended because education is important. I’ve schools and we’re going last article before the elec- litigation then moved to nounce the opening of herWeichert the graduate orthodontic spent the past 34 years on to be here a long time. I tion, this seems like the the corporate department. second office, located at program at Fairleigh one side of the desk or the really want to have an perfect time to explain why Within the corporate de- 213 Summit Road in Dickinson University and other, learning, thinking, impact on my sons’ edu- I should be elected. partment, I did transac- Mountainside. received her certificate in and teaching.” cation, and being on the I am the mother of two tional work. Very simply Dr. Petroff has main- 1985. As a college profes- Board of Education will school age children. They put, I put deals together. tained a private practice Dr. Petroff has enjoyed sor and psychologist, Dr. allow me to do that.” are students in the Activities surrounding a limited to orthodonticsWeichert residing in Mountainside Sumner sees the value “Westfield schools are Westfield school district. corporate transaction are for the last 16 years in with her husband, Dr. of public education and excellent and reflect the I am dedicated to ensuring similar to those activities of Julia Walker Hoboken, where she James B. Fine, a peri- sees the product of edu- closeness of our commu- that Westfield students re- the Board of Education: treats both children and Weichertodontist, for the past cation in his classes each nity. We need to sustain ceive the best education the commu- identify the issues, research the op- adult patients. eleven years. She has two day. He sees what stu- Dr. Cheryl our excellence and en- nity can afford. I have a vested tions, and find a way to make an Born and raised in Free- children, Danielle and dents bring to classes in sure programs in the arts interest in this goal: my children. allocation of the limited resources to hold, Dr. Petroff graduated from Stephanie Fine, who attend terms of preparation and Kenneth Sumner and athletics are not I am not a candidate with a plat- satisfy the parties. I have years of Colgate University in 1979 and re- Deerfield School. knowledge, and sees students’ as- treated as “add ons.” Dr. Sumner form. I am a candidate with skills experience working in that atmosphere. ceived her dental degree in 1982 Dr. Petroff and her family are pirations for the future. believes that these programs pro- and I want to put those skills to use, I want to use that experience as a from Tufts School of Dental Medi- also active in the First Baptist “I think being on the board will duce skills like self-discipline, team serving this community. member of the Board of Education. cine. Church of Westfield. allow me to continue my work as spirit, and cultural awareness, which an educator by having an impact on are important skills for life success. student learning at an earlier age.” “We need to keep an eye on the Hye-Young Choi Dr. Sumner keeps himself busy future and make sure our kids get teaching at Montclair State Uni- there well prepared. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, April 3, 2003 Page 17 ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment Winners of SALON 2003 Best Indies Have Bloomed Annual Exhibition Told Through Spring Releases WESTFIELD – Members of the each, were garnered by: Brooke By ANDY GOLDENBERG SACD’s now so by Christmas when you Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times purchase the player you be stocked Westfield Art Association (WAA) to Gardiner – “Toy Box,” sculpture; Phil A slew of new releases and reissues with great titles. receive awards during the 79th An- Kass – “Halloween Eve,” watercolor; hit the streets, starting with new album Finally, from Universal comes a great nual Members’ SALON 2003 Paint- Hanna Keselman – “Perfume Bottles,” from King Crimson, “The Power to 2-DVD set of the Jam. “The Complete ing, Graphics, Sculpture & Photogra- oil; and Tobia Meyers – “Strawberry Believe” by Sanctuary Music. Jam” contains every video and televi- phy Exhibition have been reported. Tea Time,” oil. Led by Robert Fripp, Crimson has sion performance the seminal English LOCAL THESPIANS…Scotch Plains resident Ali Mazzucca and Westfield Held from March 22 to 30, the been a pioneer in the Progressive Rock New Wave/Punk band ever performed, resident Laura Steenberg were part of the cast of Carousel, which was performed field since 1969. On “...Believe,” that including a documentary from a fan’s on February 27, 28 and March 1 at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit. exhibition was judged by Thomas McGlynn. trend continues with a mixture of the perspective. The picture and sound are The production was staged at the Mother May Campion Center for the Performing passive/aggressive textures typical Universal, first rate. Arts at the school’s Summit campus on Blackburn Road. Pictured, above, are cast WAA Awards of Excellence, $200 members. the band is known for. EMI/Capitol Records con- Standout tracks include “Facts tinues to crank out some great Satin & Gold Concert of Life, Dangerous Curves” On reissues beginning with two and the title track IV. Guitarist/ On obscure releases from the Nitty Author Tim Tocher Will Promote To Benefit Fine Arts vocalist Adrian Belew has Gritty Band, “Uncle Charlie & never sounded better. Dog Teddy” and In Westfield Schools Universal Music continues the “Symphonion Dream.” Series at Town Book Store in WF WESTFIELD – The Westfield their reissue series in full force With the sorry state of the WESTFIELD — The Town Book team and learns what it’s like to be a Coalition for the Arts will spon- Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Leader/The Times with a Deluxe 2 CD Edition of country music today, (not in Store of Westfield will be hosting a marginal player rather than a star. sor a Fabulous 50s Dance with “Nobody But Nobody,” oil by Jane “The London Howlin’ Wolf Beat terms of sales but quality) it special author appearance this week- Laurie and her friends provide strong live entertainment by Satin & Einhorn of Westfield. Sessions.” In 1970, the blues would behoove Tim McGraw legend journeyed across the Atlantic to end. role models for today’s girls. Gold at the Veterans of Foreign WAA Awards of Merit, $100 each, and Shania Twain to go back and listen On Saturday, April 5, from 11 a.m. Mr. Tocher has also written several cut some tasty blues numbers with a to these gems, which feature a rich Wars on Broad Street in Clark to were received by: Jane Einhorn – to 1 p.m., Tim Tocher will be in the stories in the “Newfangled Fairy star-studded line-up. That line-up in- selection of instrumentation including store to promote his series of books Tales” series, and he has stories in benefit scholarships and pro- “Nobody But Nobody,” oil; Linda cluded Eric Clapton and Steve mandolin, violin, steel guitar and dobro. for middle-grade girls. “Girls to the Rescue” No. 6 and No. 7. grams offered by the Fine Arts Kolar – “Morning Journals,” oil; Fran Winwood, fresh out of their tenure with In addition, the remastering is so “Long Shot” introduces basketball Reserved, autographed copies of Department in the Westfield Pub- Maurer – “Red, White & Gold,” wa- the short-lived super-group Blind Faith, good I almost jumped out of my seat phenom Laurie Bird Preston, who Mr. Tocher’s books are available for lic Schools. tercolor; and Barbara Zietchick – “Sip as well as Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman and when I first heard the violin and banjos must make a name for herself in a new those individuals who cannot attend The event is planned for Sat- Slim,” monotype. Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, kick in. Also be sure to check out the Al who got their start doing Muddy Wa- town and new school. the book signing. urday, April 12 from 7:30 to WAA Honorable Mention, $50 Green remasters from Capitol, espe- each, were given to: Violet Brennan – ters and Howlin’ Wolf tunes in London. cially my favorite, “Let’s Stay To- In “Playing for Pride,” Laurie tries For more information, please call The 10:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 The first two or three songs start off gether.” As Marvin Gaye was able to do, out for the middle-school softball Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535. p.m. “Vibrations,” mixed media; Dolores slow as if the musicians were a bit in awe Green was able to combine the serious Tickets are $20. The cost in- Brink – “Independence Day,” char- of the ‘Wolf but with the rollicking, with the sensuous coupled with tre- cludes beer, wine, soda, coal/Conté crayon; Roseann Chester “Sittin’ On Top Of the World” the band mendous horn arrangements in the great – “Start of Vacation,” colored pencil; Old World Will Meet New World munchies, subs and desserts. For really seem to gain their confidence Motown tradition. Rose Marie Gatto — “Hope in 2003,” backing the legend. While Universal is supporting the tickets, please call (908) 789- watercolor/collage; Ralph Garafola As with many of the Universal De- SACD format, EMI/Capitol has been During Musical Club Program 4417. – “Twelve Meter Racing,” oil; Darsey luxe Editions, Disc Two consists of 12 releasing classic albums on DVD-Au- WESTFIELD — The Musical tions from both the Old World and the Hoelzer – “East Broad and Elm,” pas- rehearsal and alternate takes. Universal dio. Club of Westfield will present an af- New World. Audition Evaluations tel; Bernice Shah – “Swiss Dot Appli- is set to release some other great Deluxe The latest and greatest DVD-Audios ternoon concert on Wednesday, April Pianist Edith Anderson, of Audition Evaluations que,” oil; and Veronique Zehnder Editions including Sonic Youth’s include REM’s “Document,” which “Dirty” and The Who’s “Who’s Next.” 9, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Piscataway, will perform Rhapsody, Planned by Calderone Hahn – “Orchids,” mixed media. includes the fine “The One I Love” and 170 Elm Street in Westfield. The pro- Op. 79, No. 1 in B Minor, by Johannes Other gems from the Universal vaults “It’s the End of the World As We Know EAST HANOVER – The Four memorial awards were given include the SACD versions of The Po- It” in tremendous fidelity as well as gram will include a mix of composi- Brahms, followed by a Tango by Isaac to honor the memory of certain indi- Albeniz. Calderone School of Music in lice catalog. SACD or Super Audio some groundbreaking videos, which is East Hanover and Springfield is viduals in specific genres. Compact Disc utilizes the Direct Stream a great feature of the DVD-Audio. A student quintet comprised of The Betty Rappold Award for Oil Digital process, which allows the lis- Finally, on regular DVD, comes a Junior Musical Club of Westfield sponsoring their Annual Audi- tion of Evaluations for all strings, Painting, $100, was given to Mark tener to enjoy levels of audio never great 2-DVD set of David Bowie vid- members Thomas Killian, violin, Carl Albertson for “Benefit Street.” before imagined. An SACD player is eos, “The Best of Bowie,” featuring Baron, cello, and Qiaozi Yang, piano, woodwind, brass, percussion, The Norman Webb Award for Wa- needed to get the full effect but it is well videos and TV performances as far back and guest performers Carina Don, voice and jazz piano students on tercolor, $100, was won by Maria worth it as The Police catalog sounds as 1972. viola, and Donald Williams, bass, will Sunday, May 18, at the 34 Halkias-Doutis for “The Market.” fantastic in this new format. Look for more great reissues from perform Franz Schubert’s “Trout” Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover The soundstage is deep and full with EMI/Capitol including Bowie’s fare- Quintet in A Major. The Katherine and Denzil Bush tremendous low-end frequencies. Drum- well Ziggy Stardust show on DVD as location. Award for Oil Painting, $100, was A quintet of cellists, including Carl Students of all ages will be mer Stewart Copeland’s drums have well as a surround-sound version of Baron, Caroline Cariste, Christina garnered by Alex Mambach for never sounded so realistic. The listener Pink Floyd’s seminal “The Dark Side of participating for a grade, critique Get Outta McCabe, James Scariati, and Jason “David.” feels that he or she is in the studio with the Moon.” Tammam, will accompany soprano and certificate from a qualified The Catherine Barnett and Fred the band. Rounder Records, a great label out of Celine Mozielnicki, soprano, of adjudicator. Sitzler Award for Oil/Acrylic Paint- The prices on the SACD’s players are Cambridge, Mass., specialize in folk- The House Westfield, in a performance of Heitor These pupils will be required ing, $100, was won by John Less for coming down fast so invest in these rock recordings and have just reissued Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasileiras. to prepare selections representa- “Afternoon Interlude.” a vitally important body of work from By CAROL F. DAVIS ™ Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Soprano Sally Beckwith, of tive of various time periods on Canadian singer/songwriter Bruce POPCORN Cockburn. The 33rd Monmouth Festival of Plainfield, and accompanist Mary their instruments, technical re- Beth McFall, of Roselle, will present The titles include, “In the Falling the Arts, touted to be New Jersey’s quirements, sight-reading, and Dreamcatcher: More Dark,” “Further Adventures of,” “The foremost invitational exhibition a selection of love songs by Jacques sight-singing in solfeggio. Trouble With Normal,” “Inner City and sale, will take place beginning Brel and George Gershwin. Each student will then be pre- Front,” “Live” and the seminal “Danc- Friday, April 5, and continuing Pianist Sanja Ratkovic, of Moun- Like The Big Sleep ing in the Dragon’s Jaws.” tain Lakes, will round out the program sented with a Certificate of Merit through April 9. In addition to what at the Annual Spring Recital. For those unfamiliar with you would expect to find in the way with two works of Robert Schumann: One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Registration is open to all stu- Cockburn’s music, think of a cross be- of artists, from fibers and furniture Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, and By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER liberating us from some oppressive re- tween Gordon Lightfoot and Jimmy to glass and ceramics, there will be Novellettes, Op. 21, No. 1 in F Major. dents of the school and the dead- 1 ½ popcorns gime. Buffett with a jazz sensibility thrown in a full schedule of workshops for The public is invited to attend the line is April 1. Piano students are There is a mixed blessing to literary An hour into the film, in what at first and you are close. program. Admission is free. To be- also registering for the annual fame. It can corrupt. I have it on good seems like an entirely disparate tale (again, As with everything issued from children, seminars for artists, a pic- I question if I am in the right theater), the ture framer, demonstrations, and a come an active or associate member Music Educators Association authority. Take Stephen King, for instance, Rounder, the packaging is first-class the root cause for this review. scene suddenly switches to the command with great photos and liner notes. variety of food at Le Petit Café. See of the Musical Club of Westfield, Auditions in May and June at It is apparent from Dreamcatcher, the headquarters of Colonel Abraham Kurtz, it at the Monmouth Reform Temple, please call the membership chairper- various cites around the state. author’s first novel since being hit by a car, wackily portrayed by Morgan Freeman. Rounder has also just entered the SACD 332 Hance Avenue, in Tinton Falls. son at (908) 232-2173. that world renowned scribes can take lib- Encamped somewhere in the north realm with the tremendous new album For directions or information, call erties and avail themselves of resources woods, not far from where the guys share from Alison Krauss and Union Station, (732) 747-8278, or log onto http:/ customarily unavailable to lesser writers. their cabin retreat, Freeman is the head of “New Favorite,” which features my all- For one, they can be obscure and present an elite alien hunting unit. He pontificates time favorite alt-country song, “Let Me /www.monmouth.com/~mrt/festi- Guys & Dolls Will Open Touch You For Awhile” but the whole val. us with works that practically shout from to his second in command, Captain Owen the proverbial rooftop: “Don’t understand Underhill, played with laudable consterna- album is a masterpiece from start to The Last Bridge is at one of my me? Too bad. I’m great. Your loss.” tion by Tom Sizemore. Kurtz is clearly finish, favorites, the George Street Play- May 2 at Dramatic Club What’s even better is that, should the mad...obviously deranged from a long The SACD sound quality is stun- house in New Brunswick, through author opt to sell his book to the movies, he career of seeking, trying to out-think and ning. Get this album immediately. CRANFORD — This year’s spring Lieutenant Brannigan, Marc Ricci can still land William Goldman (Butch then flushing out all manner of dastardly April 20. Inspired by a real woman’s musical production at Cranford Dra- of Cranford as Liver Lips Louie, The action at Columbia Legacy is Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) to do the extraterrestrial. heating up with another in their great story, it follows one Jewish girl’s matic Club (CDC) is the classic Guys Kevin Kessler of Cranford as Angie screenplay and acquire Lawrence Kasdan Now, go figure this nutty homage. flight from the Nazis in Amsterdam, line of Essential compilations. This and Dolls, with music and lyrics by the Ox, Frank Lettera of Scotch Plains (The Big Chill) to direct. Clearly alluding to Colonel Walter Kurtz, time the spotlight is on the “Essential and from her family, during World Brando’s Conradian (Heart of Darkness- Frank Loesser. as Big Jule, Gabriel Eloy Carrizo of Of course, once having achieved his Sly & The Family Stone.” One of the War II. Order tickets by calling (732) The show is directed by Maurice Elizabeth as Reggie Regret/Cuban celebrity, the artist still has to deliver from 1899) crazy man on a mission in Apoca- 246-7717, stopping by the box time to time or it’s back to writing lies for lypse Now (1979), what Messrs. King, greatest musical talents to come out of Moran, Jr. of Rahway, with Peggy dancer, Debby Bassin of New York the late-60s, stone wrote, arranged and office at 9 Livingston Avenue, or Seymour of Cranford as Assistant City as Hot Box/Cuban Dancer, corporations and politicians. But as Goldman and Kasdan hope to accomplish Dreamcatcher testifies, you do occasion- by this connection is never explained. produced several of the all-time classic logging onto http:// Director, Mary Webb of Cranford as Kevin Balla of Cranford as a Gam- rock/soul albums including, “Stand,” www.georgestplayhouse.org/. It’s ally get to coast. In fact, one wonders — at least this one Choreographer, Tracy Murray of bler, Bill Chamis of Roselle as a Case in point: While the film’s length is does — if there are not other drips and “There’s A Riot Goin’ On” and “Dance their final show of another terrific Newark as Musical Director, Shayne Gambler, Jason Mesches of Westfield the least of its shortcomings, getting a drabs of referential symbolism strewn about to the Music.” season. Miller of Fords, as Assistant Musical as Benny, with members of The Mis- studio to bankroll a project that everyone the script. Like the title implies, this is an essen- What do you get when you grind Director, and Art Kusiv of Cranford sion including Tiffany Wilson of and their grandmother knows is at least 30 For example, Freeman’s renegade colonel tial collection that belongs in any music wheat stalks into flour, sift, knead is the Producer. Plainfield, Howard Fischer of Ber- minutes too long is the ultimate sign of refers to the aliens as Ripleys. You’ll recall lover’s CD rack. On tap from Legacy are The production staff includes keley Heights, Joanne Geschickter showbiz clout. that Sigourney Weaver’s character in Alien remastered editions of the seminal Alt.- and roll, and then bake? Homemade was Ellen Ripley, believe it or not. It’s cute. matzah is what you get, and you can Stacy Grohol of Garwood as Stage of Westfield, Bob Pells of Cranford (Wow...I just can’t wait. I have these Country band, Uncle Tupelo. poems left over from the 60s, see? Gee, I It’s reason enough to devote a line or two of Mute/Anti Records is the new learn how to do this for just $4 a Manager, with Committee Chairper- as Arvide Abernathy, and Jennifer know I could....oh well. Back to work.) mention in a review. And it provides fodder baker. The Matzah Bakery Work- sons; Liz Howard of Cranford and Sammartino of Lake Hiawatha as record label for Goth Rocker Nick Combining a convivial story of boyhood for that particular breed of movie trivia buff Cave. The second key singer/ shop will be held at the Wilf Jewish Danielle Einhorn of Kenilworth for Sarah Brown, Kate Grande of friendship with what could have been a prom- who thrives on this sort of inane information. Costumes, Marc Chandler of Millburn as Mission General Matilda But such wholesale incorporation of songwriter the label has snagged in Community Campus, 1391 Martine ising supernatural note, King goes abstract, the recent year as Tom Waits also Avenue, Scotch Plains, from April 6 Cranford for Set Design and Terry Cartwright, Cindy Jung of Basking surreal and then over the edge whilst trying to items from other films, perhaps in the hope add an oddly discomfiting space invasion that their strongly identifying flavors might joined the roster within the last year. through April 10. To reserve a space, Schultz of Cranford for Set Con- Ridge as Miss Adelaide, with Lauren The match is perfect as Cave and call Tina at (908) 889-8800. struction, Ed Wittel of Westfield for Albert and Molly Frieri, both of personality to the doings. While these two rub off on this particular work, can’t pos- worlds ultimately collide, Dreamcatcher never sibly substitute for a good plot with a his band the Bad Seeds delivers Sound, Terry Blackburn of Roselle Cranford as Hot Box Girls, and Danc- creative soul of its own. Nocturama, an apt-titled set of dark, Liberty Hall Museum has opened for Set Decoration, Annamarie Ll- ers including Kristen Bellog of feels like one cohesive film. its doors for the season, and if you It’s shades of The Illustrated Man (1969) Note though that folks who measure a introspective tunes. The production anos of Elizabeth for Lighting De- Bloomfield as Mimi, Jill McCoy of 30 years after such mixed-mood film’s worth by the amount of plasma its is impeccable as the vocals and piano haven’t had the opportunity to ex- sign, Mary McGhee of Cranford for Cranford as Allison, Holli Van of plore 200 years of New Jersey’s his- discombobulations were hip. There’s even characters spill will be moderately pleased. are right up front in the mix. Cave’s Make-up and Set Painting, Leslie Edison as Vernon and Carolyn a stylistic suggestion of Dr. Strangelove One sanguine scene at the cabin gets a bit voice has never sounded better and tory, now is the time. From tours of Riccie of Roselle Park for Props, and Pender of Cranford as Ferguson. (1964). The potential is initially tantalizing; out of hand, and foot, too. Before long there the historic mansion by knowledge- the Bad Seeds lend great atmospheric Ken Eisenberg of Cranford for Pub- Guys and Dolls opened at the 46th maybe this is something different, refresh- is all sorts of organic debris coating the back-up. able docents, to Wednesday after- licity. Street Theatre on November 24, 1950 ing. But when the cacophonous results random plank floor...maybe even some of I want to give a shout-out to a noon teas and special weekend This musical fable based on Damon and enjoyed a run of 1,200 perfor- don’t justify the length of the limb the it is from the aliens. We can only hope. wonderful, up and coming Indie la- events, there is always something to filmmaker has strode, we find ourselves True, it’s not a very pretty picture. How- Runyon’s short story “The Idyll of mances. The original cast included ever, when a guaranteed audience is just bel, Parasol Records, out of Urbana, learn. On April 12 and 13, experi- awash in a lot of gobbledygook. Illinois. Miss Sarah Brown,” Guys and Dolls Robert Alda, Vivian Blaine, Sam Too bad. Because there was that poten- waiting to be frightened out of its wits and ence a Civil War encampment. The revolves around Nathan Detroit, the Levene and Isabel Bigley. The 1955 Parasol specializes in great, alter- Museum is located at 1003 Morris tial. After a weird start, which had me all you have is two or three rough-hewn organizer of the oldest established film version featured Marlon Brando, wondering if I was in the right theater, we ideas and a screenplay that barely ad- native music including three great Avenue in Union, across from Kean permanent floating crap game in Vivian Blaine, Frank Sinatra and Jean are introduced to four pals now grown to dresses one of them, you have to do some- new releases, Bettie Serveert, “Log University. Visit the website at http:/ New York, who bets fellow gambler Simmons. manhood. They share a provocative secret. thing. Unfortunately, the something here 22,” Mark Bacino’s “The Million /www.libertyhallnj.org/, or call (908) Sky Masterson that he can’t make Of the 20 Loesser tunes in the Dr. Henry Devlin (Thomas Jane), Joe amounts to a lot of nothing. Dollar Milkshake” and Folk Songs 527-0400. the next girl he sees fly to Havana show, some favorites include “A “Beaver” Clarendon (Jason Lee), Gary Still, aside from when the multi-toothed for the Afterlife’s “Put Danger Back In Kim and Reggie Harris will make “Jonesy” Jones (Damian Lewis) and Pete snake aliens are grossing us out, it’s a very Your Life.” with him. Bushel and a Peck,” “I’ve Never Been Moore (Timothy Olyphant), because of a good looking, sumptuous and well-photo- All three releases could not sound an appearance at Summit Unitarian The next girl he sees happens to be in Love Before,” “Luck be a Lady,” good deed performed in their youth, are gifted graphed nothing. Special effects dazzle. The more different and at the same time be Church on Saturday, April 12, at 8 Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” with extrasensory powers. And while it is Maine winter scenes chill. The camaraderie so great. Log 22 continues the solid p.m. With 25 years of experience, this Salvation Army-type reformer, and “More I Cannot Wish You,” and never clearly defined what they can and can’t of the friends warms. But while occasion- guitar-grunge rock of Serveert while married duo perform extraordinary the stage is set for a hilarious evening “Guys and Dolls.” do, it appears that they share a mental network. ally gory, it doesn’t scare. This confuses us. Million-Dollar Milkshake is classic, vocal arrangements in an eclectic of complications. Guys and Dolls performances are In varying degrees, the lifelong friends We subconsciously associate such high optimistic pop in the Matthew Sweet blend of well-crafted originals, spiri- The cast includes: Russ Crespolini at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, can read each other’s minds. Plus, in some production values with what are generally high quality films. This creative troika can tradition. “Put Danger Back In Your tuals, freedom songs and unique of Morristown as Nicely-Nicely May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17, with a instances they can tell the future. This Life” is a slow, melodic acoustic/ covers of some of their favorite writ- becomes more or less helpful once the sure mount a production. Thus, far too long Johnson, FJ DeRobertis of Westwood Sunday Matinee for Mother’s Day, aliens begin their invasion, which includes, after it veers out of the range of sensibility, electronic gem. ers, including Pete Seeger and David as Rusty Charlie, Ed Wittel of May 11 at 3 p.m. All tickets are $18. but is not limited to, a modicum of body we still have faith that Dreamcatcher will Finally, on the DVD front, 20th Roth. Admission is $12, and includes Westfield as Scranton Slim, Matthew The theatre is located at 78 Winans snatching: i.e.-”Hey, you’re not Jonesy!” redeem itself. Boy are we dreaming. Century Fox Home Entertainment has refreshments. The church is located Nazzaro of Cranford as Sky Avenue in Cranford off Centennial What motivates the aliens is not discussed. just released the creepy yet brilliant Dreamcatcher, rated R, is a Warner One-Hour-Photo, starring Robin Wil- at 4 Waldron Avenue at the corner of Masterson, David O’Neill of Avenue and just minutes from Exit It may be politically incorrect to ask. Hence, Brothers Pictures release directed by Springfield Avenue. Doors open at Bloomfield as Nathan Detroit, Joe 136 of the Garden State Parkway. we don’t know if the ugly rascals are Lawrence Kasdan and stars Morgan Free- liams, who gives a surreal perfor- 7:30 p.m. Call (908) 928-0127. Vierno of Westfield as Harry the For further information, please call simply out to conquer Earth or whether man, Damian Lewis and Thomas Jane. mance. Be sure to watch this with a Horse, John Duryee of Cranford as (908) 276-7611. they’ve come to believe that they’d be Running time: 135 minutes. friend. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, April 3, 2003 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG C OMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION There’s No Need to Whisper the Good News: WF Library Official, Carol Ann Wilson, Is ‘Newberried’

By MARYLOU MORANO cated voting process,” she explained. children’s book with the best illustra- been very supportive of the part Wil- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Wilson will meet several times tions. son is playing in the Newberry Medal WESTFIELD — Each year, mem- throughout the year with other com- “It’s an honor to be a part of this selection, and when she needs time to bers of the American Library Ser- mittee members in an effort to narrow selection,” said Wilson. “Books that work on selecting the award, she puts vices to Children (ALSC), a division down the selection. win the Newberry Medal never go out a sign on her office door that reads of the American Library Association “I love children’s books, and it’s of print. Plus, it’s also nice to know “New-berried”. (ALA), gather together at a winter great to have a chance to sit down I’ve helped further a writer’s career.” “When they see that sign, they know meeting to bestow prestigious with a group of people and talk about Wilson received a Masters in Li- I am reading my books,” said Wilson. awards on the best children’s books them,” she said. brary Science from Rutgers in 1974. written the previous year. Wilson is no stranger to the routine. A Westfield resident since 1979, she This year, one of the members se- In 1996, she served as a member of the joined the staff of Westfield Memo- SPFHS Ensemble lecting the winners is Westfield’s own ALSC committee that chose the 1995 rial Library in 1986. Carol Ann Wilson, Westfield Memo- Caldecott Medal Winner for the Other library staff members have Qualifies for Gala Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times rial Library’s Assistant Director and SCOTCH PLAINS – The SPIN THE WHEEL AND WIN...Joe Mcarron and David Cohen from WPLJ FM Children’s Coordinator. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Radio’s Scott and Todd morning show where promoting at the Westfield 7-Eleven Wilson will serve on the panel se- along with the 7-Eleven corp. They were joined by Lucky Suwal, June Diller and School Wind Ensemble, under Pat. lecting the 2003 Newberry Award Winner for the best children’s fiction the direction of Fine Arts Super- book published in 2002. visor, Vincent Turturiello, re- Orchestra of St. Peter by Sea She will be part of a 15-member cently qualified for the New Jer- committee, comprised of some mem- sey State Concert Band Gala, bers who are appointed and others which will be held on Sunday, Sets YFCS Benefit Performance who are elected. May 4, at 2 p.m. WESTFIELD – The Reverend Mr. Slabe added, “Youth and Fam- Each committee member must read The band’s members are se- Alphonse Stephenson and his Orches- ily Counseling Service depends on every fiction book published in the lected on the basis of auditions tra of St. Peter by the Sea will present the support of new, as well as repeat United States in 2002 for children held the previous school year, a concert on Saturday, May 3, at 8 concertgoers, to maintain this com- between the ages of 0-14. and meets daily during the p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in munity resource in healthy financial Wilson estimates that she will be reading over 800 books before the school day to practice. Westfield. condition. We hope that many who The band competed at South This will be the 13th annual con- have enjoyed these concerts in the award is selected and announced in San Diego, Calif. next January. Brunswick High School on “Although selecting the winner is March 19, as part of a two-day going to be a lot of work, it is also a preliminary contest, and received once in a lifetime opportunity,” Wil- one of the top four scores to son commented. WESTFIELD ELEGANCE…This Westfield home is one of the houses to be qualify for the State Gala, to be Books can only be nominated for featured in the Westfield Symphony Orchestra Friends’ Annual Home Tour on held at the Nichols Center at the the Newberry Medal by a committee Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please call (908) 232-9400 or visit www.westfieldnj.com/wso/friends.html. Mason Gross School of the Arts. member, however anyone — a parent, Only the top four concert teacher, librarian or child reader can ask a committee member to recom- bands in the region are invited mend a book for selection. Each com- Symphony Friends Tells to play at this event. mittee member can nominate up to The band performs to compe- six books. tition pieces, “Chesapeake” by “In addition to the larger, well- Annual Home Tour Date Eliot Del Borgo and “Texas known children’s publishers, we are Promenade” by David encouraged to look at smaller WESTFIELD— In tune with the Among New Jersey’s most avidly Holsinger, and features trumpets presses,” Wilson continued. 20th anniversary season of the followed home showcases, the Michael Gleason, Justin Committee members are given a Westfield Symphony Orchestra Friends’ Tour will wind its way Rowinsky and Randolph Smith, manual with guidelines to follow (WSO), the WSO Friends will present through historic Westfield’s most as well as trombone Hillary when making their selections. a medley of five residences, open to picturesque neighborhoods, in- Klimowicz. “A justification must be written for the public on Saturday, May 3, from cluding Wychwood and each selection, and there is a compli- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brightwood. There is a house for every stylistic taste, from townhouse to country cottage. Summit Chorale Plans MUSIC THAT BENEFITS…The annual Concert by the Orchestra of St. Peter While one residence contains by the Sea, conducted by the Reverend Alphonse Stephenson, will benefit Youth many Federalist and classical ele- ‘The Joy of Song’ Event & Family Counseling Service (YFCS) in Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are: ments, another features Tuscan and SUMMIT – Summit Chorale, YFCS Executive Director Milt Faith, Board of Trustees President Jim Slabe and Scandinavian themes and a little which is conducted by Garyth Nair, Concert Committee members Barbara Nelson and Frank Sullebarger. girl’s bedroom fit for a fairytale and will present “The Joy of Song – from cert conducted by Rev. Stephenson past will consider becoming a patron still another is an eclectic fusion of Sacred to Sondheim,” a night of fa- to benefit Youth and Family Coun- or a sponsor this year.” American period décor. vorite solos, duets, Broadway show seling Service (YFCS). Tickets are $25 for general admis- Renee Trabert, WSO Friends tunes, operatic excerpts, sacred mu- Rev. Stephenson and his 45-member sion or $20 for senior citizens over 65 President emphasized the special sic and more. orchestra of professional musicians significance of this year’s tour. years of age. Patron seating is available The concert will be held on Satur- have played for audiences for the past “These charming houses stand in for $60. Sponsorship listings in the day, April 26, at 8 p.m. at the F.M. 16 years, both on tour to raise money for evening’s program, which include two local celebration of the joys and Kirby Theatre at Drew University in worthy causes, and at their summer patron tickets to the concert, are avail- beauties that symbolize home, just concert series, “The Festival of the At- able for contributions of $300 and up. as our WSO, in its milestone 20th Madison. lantic” at Point Pleasant Beach. Tickets are now available at Coun- year, stands as a vibrant musical Tickets may be purchased in ad- In recent years, operatic vocalists try Squire Men’s Shop in Clark, icon of our shared cultural heri- vance for $18 for general admission have been particularly well received. Michelle’s Hallmark in Cranford, tage,” she stated. or $15 for students and senior citi- Audiences can anticipate an enter- I’M FREE!…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Repertory Theatre cast Irma’s Hallmark in Fanwood, Shawn’s cuts loose in the finale for their production of Footloose, which had it’s last “Home Tour chairs, Lee Corcoran zens. Tickets may also be purchased taining evening, with an eclectic pro- West Mountain Auto Center in performance on March 29. and Roberta Smith have put to- at the door for $20 for general admis- gram of classical and popular music, Mountainside, Beautiful Things in gether a compendium of homes that sion or $17 for senior citizens and enhanced by witty, educational in- Scotch Plains and Lancaster, Ltd. in define good taste and embody the students. troductions by the priest-conductor. pleasures of hearth and home,” she Westfield. WF Garden Club Members For more information or to pur- YFCS Board of Trustees President, Tickets may also be purchased at concluded. Jim Slabe, stated, “We invite the com- the Parish Center of St. Helen’s Ro- Also center stage that Saturday chase tickets on the Internet, please munity at large to attend the concert, man Catholic Church between 9 a.m. Exhibit Floral Arrangements will be a host of activities, among visit www.summitchorale.org. which promises to be a thoroughly and 5 p.m. on weekdays or at the them: a gift-basket raffle boasting enjoyable evening and the agency’s WESTFIELD – The Montclair Art Belcher will design a floral inter- luxury items from top-tier mer- YFCS office at 233 Prospect Street in Museum’s (MAM) “Art in Bloom” pretation of the 1945 painting by major fundraising event for the year. Westfield. chants, cultural venues and restau- Midday Musicales Net proceeds from the concert allow exhibition, a display of floral designs Leon Polk Smith, “Gray Passage,” rants; design displays created for Midday Musicales For more information about the interpreting signature pieces of using various plant materials to re- us to provide the professional coun- concert, to become a sponsor, or to our tour by nationally known re- seling services our clients rely upon, American and Native America Art flect the artist’s colors and his use of tailers; a home accessories bou- Planned At First purchase tickets, please call YFCS at from the Museum’s permanent col- curves in the work. regardless of their ability to pay.” (908) 233-2042. tique; plant sale, live music and lection, will run from Wednesday, Paul was inspired to interpret Rob- free refreshments. Congregational April 9, to Sunday, April 13. ert Motherwell’s painting, “Ulysses.” All profits benefit the WSO, WESTFIELD — The First Con- April Art Exhibition at CSH The five-day event will feature flo- She will craft a design evoking the which is placed among the top New gregational Church of Westfield, ral designs by 60 designers from 23 same defiance and fear in Motherwell’s Jersey symphonies and the state’s which is located at 125 Elmer Street, Garden Clubs in the state, including painting, which depicts the captive most precious artistic resources. The has announced the conclusion of its To Include Watercolors, Photos members of the Federated Garden Ulysses in the forceful, but spare WSO also conducts educational series of free, half-hour, noon-day Clubs of New Jersey, the Garden Clubs manner of Surrealism and pre-his- outreach programs that touch the concerts, the Mid-Day Musicales, on MOUNTAINSIDE — Children’s New Jersey including the Newhouse of America, and works by members of toric cave art that influenced the art- Specialized Hospital (CSH), the largest Gallery, Onyx Gallery, Brooklyn Mu- lives of more than 2000 students Wednesday, April 9, with a program pediatric rehabilitation hospital in the seum, Bay Ridge Festival of the Arts the Garden Club of Westfield, Dariel ist during his formative years. through special concerts and mas- by Metropolitan Opera mezzo-so- United States, will exhibit the work of and the Bergen County Museum. She Belcher of Mountainside, and Wiley will create a design that ter classes. prano Jane Bunnell. watercolorist Judith Gambert of Brook- has won numerous awards for her work. Westfield residents Ruth Paul and complements the rich patina and deep Tickets for Tour 2003 are $20 in Bunnell’s long association with lyn and photographers Andy Nagy of Nagy has spent 20 years photograph- Eva Wiley will represent the Garden bronze coloring of Carl Paul advance and $25 day of tour. The the Metropolitan Opera began with Edison and John Rose, Jr. of West Long ing a variety of nature, fine art, glamour Club in the exhibition. Jennewein’s graceful, playful sculp- tour is self-guided and addresses for her debut as Annio in La Clemenza di Branch throughout April. and corporate subjects. Most of his The three designers’ floral pieces ture, “Cupid and Gazelle,” done in the homes on view are printed on Tito. She has appeared in many Met Monthly exhibits are sponsored by images are shot with the 35-milimeter will join designs interpreting an ad- 1919. the tickets. A WSO Home Tour map productions, most notably in A Mid- the Auxiliary at CSH. All artwork is camera and assortment of lenses rang- ditional 47 works of American and The MAM welcomes the public to is also provided and tickets sales summer Night’s Dream, Hanselund available for purchase with a portion of ing from 50 – 400-milimeter. Native American art displayed in six view “Art in Bloom” on April 9 from sites will be announced. Gretel, Katya Kabanova, Le Nozze di sales benefiting the Auxiliary. Nagy also shoots a substantial of MAM’s Permanent Collection gal- 1 to 5 p.m., April 10 and 13 from 11 For more information on the Figaro, Cosi fan tutte, Il Barbiere di Admission is free and exhibits can be amount of work using a Mamiya RB 67 leries. a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 11 and 12 from Home Tour or a schedule of Sym- Siviglia, Les Contes d’Hoffmann, viewed from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. by medium format camera. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. phony events, please call the WSO Madama Butterfly and Faust, and she entering through the CSH’s East Wing Rose owns John Rose Signature Admission is free to members and is currently singing Emilia in Otello. entrance, 150 New Providence Road, Image Photography Studio in West at (908) 232-9400 or visit Mozart Concert to Be children under 12; $8 for non-mem- www.westfieldnj.com/wso/ Bunnell has sung with the New Mountainside. Long Branch. A former photographer bers and $6 for senior citizens or For information, please call (908) in the Navy, he is a certified member of friends.html. York City Opera, The Houston Grand Held at Westfield High students with I.D. Wireless auditory The award-winning Westfield Opera, Opera Pacific, Minnesota 233-3720, extension no. 5379. the Professional Photographers Asso- assistance devices are available for Gambert is a member of the Westfield ciation of New Jersey, Professional Pho- Next Thursday Night Symphony, comprised of profes- Opera, Seattle Opera and Florida hearing impaired visitors. sional musicians led by Maestro Grand Opera, and has just returned Art Association and Brooklyn Water- tographers of America, the Rotary Club The of Long Branch and the Monmouth WESTFIELD — The MAM is located at 3 Mountain David Wroe, is the Resident Or- from Japan and Italy singing Auntie color Society. Her works have been Westfield High School (WHS) exhibited throughout New York and County Business Association. Avenue in Montclair. chestra of Union County. in Peter Grimes with Seiji Ozawa. Chamber Orchestra and Chorale She lives in Chatham with her hus- will perform “Mainly Mozart” band, bass-baritone Marc Embree. on Thursday, April 10, at 7:30 Children’s Drama Program p.m. at the First Baptist Church Following the concert, a soup and Oratorio Singers of Westfield on Elm Street in Westfield. sandwich luncheon will be available Under the direction of WHS Offered by Workshop for Arts in the church’s social hall for $5. with Soloists & Orchestra teachers Raymond Wojcik and Funding for these concerts has been William Mathews, the program WESTFIELD – “Be a Star,” a six- their size limits our offerings. The addi- made possible in part by the New Trent Johnson, Music Director will highlight several soloists, week drama program for boys and girls tional space on South Avenue gives us Jersey State Council on the Arts, De- including cellist Jason Tammam, in grades 2 and 3, will be offered by the the opportunity to expand our pro- partment of State, through a grant pianist Kathy Yang, flutist Kelly New Jersey Workshop for the Arts gramming. Hopefully, in the near fu- administered by the Union County Yang, violinist Thomas Killian, (NJWA) at its new South Avenue An- ture, we can add dramatic programs for Division of Cultural and Heritage harpist Celine Mogielnicki, so- nex. teens and adults.” Affairs. prano Mary Bogatko, and alto This program, which is ideal for the Kelly Vizian, who will be the instruc- Christine Pirot. shy child who needs an opportunity to tor for “Be a Star,” has designed the The Chorale will perform Mad- gain confidence, as well as the outgo- program to include theater games, pan- A Funny Thing...Slated rigals from the 16th to 20th cen- ing child who desires to improve upon tomime and movement. A drama major turies. The Orchestra’s repertoire his/her dramatic ability, will begin on in college, Vizian has performed in At Union Catholic rahms
will include Mozart’s Symphony Thursday, May 1. local theaters and worked in area drama BRequiem Schicksalslied SCOTCH PLAINS — A Funny No. 40, Concerto for Flute and For six consecutive weeks, the pro- programs with children of all ages. Alto Rhapsody Harp, Ave Verum Corpus Kyrie, gram will run until June 5, from 3:30 to Also a special education teacher, Thing Happened on the Way to for Litany in Bb, and Bach’s 4:30 p.m. at 361 South Avenue, East in Vizian remarked, “I have always loved the Forum, Union Catholic High Sunday, March 30, 2003 Brandenburg No. 5. Westfield. children and acting, and I am so thrilled School’s Performing Arts Center’s For more information, please NJWA Founder and Executive Di- to put my two loves together.” (PAC) spring musical will be pre- “Be a Star” is one of many NJWA at 3 p.m. call the WHS Music Department rector, Dr. Theodore Schlosberg, stated, sented on April 4, 5, 11 and 12 at at (908) 789-4549. “Our patrons have long been asking offerings, which include the Music First United Methodist Church for drama programs throughout the Studio, the Westfield Summer Work- 8 p.m. and April 6 at 3 p.m. at 1600 One East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey year. We have offered drama for vari- shop, the Summer Band and Orchestra, Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. General Admission $18, Students & Seniors $12 ous grade levels in our summer pro- the Art Gallery, the Alphorn Workshop, Reserved seats are $10 senior citi- Please E-Mail Your gram, but have not had an adequate Art Workshops, Kids ‘N’ Arts and the Tickets on sale at Lancaster’s and the First United Methodist Church in Westfield, zens, students and children $8. and the Scotch Plains Music Center. For information call 908/233-4211. Press Releases to: facility to present such a course during Westfield Fencing Club. For tickets or more information, the year.” For more information on “Be a Star” please call (908) 889-1600. [email protected] Dr. Schlosberg added, “Although we or any other programs, please call (908) have 15 rooms on East Broad Street, 789-9696. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK