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* i O o 0* tea o H--J O wittotb Serving Westfield, Scotch Plains and Fanwood Vol. 19, No.at'jg? Friday, September 3,2004 50 cents : UJCilLjJ + M M jf LLULL. INSI • t~ ' Planning Board weighs Broad Street proposal low than the specifications of the ances for parking. Other relief Federal Savings and Loan building are proposing to reclas- THE RECORD-PRESS town's land use ordinance. would include variances for rear Association secured board sify the second and third floor If approved by the Planning yard setback, habitable floor approval for the building in space as storage. WESTFIELD — A developer's Board at its next meeting Sept. area, and level of illumination. 1975, its on-site parking defi- If the board allows this plan to construct a three-story, 9, the building would include one The design and configuration of ciency was mitigated by includ- change in use, the bank may be mixed-use building on East 1,200-square foot ground floor the ground floor parking compo- ing the 18 spaces across Broad able to meet the parking demand Broad Street could also affect the retail space and seven apart- nent requires numerous vari- Street as part of its parking cal- generated by its first floor servic- nearby PNC Bank building. ments on the second and third ances. culation. es with the facility's existing, on- A&R Westfieid Broad Street, floors. Access to the building The existing surface lot, locat- The PNC building as site parking spaces. LLC proposes to build a 40-foot would come from Prospect Street ed between Verizon and Hunan approved three decades ago has Material included with the tall building in a space currently to the east, where a nine-foot- Wok III, is connected to the adja- office space on the second and file indicates the developer's occupied by a surface parking wide easement stretches to the cent PNC Bank building from a third floors. But since the devel- intent to file a separate proposal lot. The building would preserve rear of the property. perspective of use (The proper- opment across the street would that would convert the second 10 of those 18 parking spaces, As is the case with most ties are connected in other ways, eliminate spaces and change the and third floor space of the PNC though the remaining spaces downtown construction propos- too; they have at least one owner terms of the building's original would be more narrow and shal- als, the project requires vari- in common). When Lincoln approval, the owners of the PNC (Continued on page A-2) Proposal Sullivan, lltdm doesn't Carey have tfeegriilrM new posts High school football teams are well please into double sessions, but their younger cohorts are putting the in district pads on and working hard in prac- tice, too. For pictures of the board By MAO Westfield PAL squad and more local coverage of local athletes, see Donut shop urged THE RECORD-PRESS Sports, PageC-1. WESTFIELD — The school to improve plans district will open the year with ByBIUDBttHOF' several new administrators in place, and some positions yet to THE RECORD-PRESS be filled on a permanent basis. FANWOOD — After listening At Westfield High School, to a proposal by Dunkin' Donuts Joan Sullivan takes over as the last week to build an addition new assistant principal, coming and reconfigure the parking lot to. the district from Lacey at its South Avenue property, the Township High School. Planning Board decided to post- Sullivan holds a master's pone its decision on the request degree in educational adminis- until at least next month. tration from Rutgers Dunkin' Donuts is seeking site University, special education plan approval from the board to certification from the Georgian construct a 992-square foot addi- Bring in Court College in Lakewood, Service !• tion to its property, which borders and a bachelor's degree in his- Martine and South avenues. The tory and American studies from project may require either a vari- the band ttielr couitry ance or a design waiver from the It's not lust the local sports Rutgers College. , Wa$tftekkrs Corinne Uebrich and board, as it deviates from the teams that nosd to oat ready Also, Stewart Carey has Amelia Hartley have been building a parking requirements of the for the fall season — It's also taken over as interim principal record of public service around the General Commerical zone, the marching bands. Practice at Roosevelt Intermediate with the Americorps according to board attorney was In full swing for the School, replacing Ken Shulack, Robert Mega. Scotch Plalns-Fanwood High who accepted a position in program. For more on the tasks School marching band and they've undertaken, see Community The majority of the board color guard this week. Summit. Carey was previously Ufe, Page 6-1. members objected to the facility's Above, color guard member the assistant principal at facade and overall generic Christina DeFeo works on Edison Intermediate School. design, particularly since the cof- her skills; right, band mem- "He's highly capable," said fee and donut retailer occupies a ber David DeMair plays the Superintendent William Foley, gateway location on the periph- baritone horn. "and gives us an opportunity to (Continued on page A-2) NICOLE DIMELLA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER keep things moving and contin- ue the legacy" established by Shulack, he added. To fill the vacancy left by Board may revisit WHS grading policy Carey, Bob Sanders takes over as assistant principal at Edison Though the board held open ses- Intermediate School. Sanders THE RECORD-PRESS sions with Principal Robert Petix Meeting postponed was a special education teacher and several teachers when the A Westfield Board of Education meeting planned for Sept. 7 has for many years and will hold WESTFIELD — A proposal by issue was decided, Gardner said the position until the district one member of the Board of she had been "uncomfortable with been rescheduled for Sept. 14. At the meeting, the board will dis- Education to re-examine the high the process." With two years of cuss a proposed bond referendum to install a turf field at Kehler makes a permanent decision on school's grading policy met a mixed results now available as evidence, Stadium, replace the high school track and refurbish existing fields. the position. response at the board's regular she said the board should at least The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. and will be held at the administra- "Bob Sanders is a highly meeting Tuesday night. take a look at the issue, as it had tive building on Elm Street. respected special educator, well Although she isn't opposed to promised faculty at the time. known at Edison and a former the high school's current grading "Over the past couple of years, doubt it," Foley said. "Don't assume tive in a year of "so many pressing teacher of the year," Foley said. policy, Policy Committee we've had reports from Dr. Petix this would be short and sweet." priorities," including a bond refer- The district is in the process or Halloween? Chairwoman Arlene Gardner said that (the policy) is working pretty Foley pointed out that any endum the board will place before of interviewing candidates for Scotch Plains residents Charlotte she wants to revisit the policy, well, and there hasn't been any change to the high school grading voters. She also noted the grading the supervisor of gifted and tal- Moore, 3, and her sister Corinne got which the board established sever- major uproar about this," Gardner policy could lower the GPA of some policy did not emerge as an issue to ented position and the supervi- all dressed up to team about night al years ago. She suggested the said. Tm not saying the result was students, a result certain to inspire be addressed when the board sor of instructional technology animals at the Reeves-Reed board should convene a special wrong, but the process was flawed." controversy. established its strategic plan last post. The district is still looking Arboretum in Summit recently. For committee to examine grading and "Let's finish the issue, tie it up," "Initially I heard several con- spring. for a suitable candidate to pictures of the girls and more on the determine whether the current agreed board member Kim Rhodes. cerns from faculty members, but I Board member Richard serve as director of guidance, as program, see Page 8-1. method is working. But Superintendent William haven't heard anything lately," said Solomon said any re-evaluation of well. Currently, high school course Foley countered that while skepti- board Vice President Ginny Leiz. "I the policy should examine the grades include plus or minus desig- cism about the earlier process is don't know if it's our position to ini- impact of grading on college admis- Inside: The school district nations for B's and C's; all students justifiable, revisiting the issue tiate a total re-evaluation (of the sions and receive heavy input from also has welcomed 54 new scoring above the B+ level are could open up a can of worms over policy) if the faculty is not unsatis- the guidance department. teachers. given a grade of A. Prior to the a topic he described as "a cantan- fied with the result." Because two board members For a full listing of the new board's decision to adopt the more kerous issue." Board President Anne Riegel were not present, Riegel suggested faculty and information and Itallai festival specific grading method, grades "I would like to believe the said revisiting the grading policy the board revisit Gardner's propos- what they are doing to get ready were limited to A, B, C, D, and F. al at its next meeting on Sept. 14. for school, see Page A-3. at St. Birrs process would go quickly, but I could be a time-consuming initia- UNICO and St. Bartholomews Church launch their 30th annual In new book, photographs tell the borough's history Labor Day Italian Festival Friday, continuing through Sept. 6. The fes- By MUD BISHOP compiled the photographs includ- years after the railroad came material with new images and tivities begin 5:30 p.m. at the THE RECORD-PRESS ed in the collection. "It's a pleas- through, the character of the information gleaned from what church, located at 2032 Westfieid ant, nice place to be." town has been preserved," said Nagy termed "strange and differ- Ave. in Scotch Plains. FANWOOD — In one of the Though the pastoral estates Joe Nagy, a member of the ent places." 210 pictures in "Fanwood," a new and stately Colonial mansions Historic Preservation "Many people who think or photographic history of the bor- depicted in the new book are no Commission who worked on the know they have material don't ough, branches from the famed longer a part of the modern com- project. "We're still a residential know where it is — sometimes Fanwood Oak spread tall and munity, past and present community and a commuter com- it's ensconced in attics or other wide, keeping a crow's nest watch Fanwood have more in common munity." places that are difficult to get to," over the adjacent countryside. than one might expect, the 40- Over the course often months, Nagy explained. Commentary A-4 More than a century after the year borough resident said. three dedicated commission "It was a bigger chore than we photograph was taken, the spec- "The spirit of the borough has members combed through an thought it would be," said com- Community Life B-1 tacular tree on Martine Avenue not changed a great deal since avalanche of photographs and mission chairwoman Dolores has faded to memory, and the the early founding of the rail- haggled over the wording of - O'Brien. Sports C-1 pastoral setting that surrounded road," said Oakes, noting that the tions, trying to fit as much histo- According to O'Brien, an earli- it has been replaced by a bustling historic train station is the cen- ry as they could into a small er pictorial history of the Prime Time B-4 suburban community. tral influence on daily life today, space. In the end, they produced Fanwood Fire Company had fall- "One of the early reasons peo- just as it was in the 1800s. "In a 128-page pictorial history en out of print and its proofs Obituaries A-6 ple came here from New York fact, the thrust of the book was to which combines earlier publica- were lost when the publisher was because of the serenity of emphasize how Fanwood came tions and new photographs sub- closed its doors. Real Estate C-4 Fanwood," explained Carol into being because of the rail- mitted by longtime residents. "Because the demand was so Oakes, a member of the Historic road." The commission decided to The cover of a new photograph- Police Log .....A-6 Preservation Commission, which "We found that 125 to 130 combine previously published (Continued on page A-2) ic history of Fanwood. A-2 Record Pr«»» September 3,2004 Photographs tell borough's history (Continued from page A-l) never could have done when Day celebration in October, the Board reviews improvements dealing with emulsion photo- book will be sold tax-free at a great for the other book, and graphs." booth manned by commission LVMUD handicapped-accessible entrance to the high people were not able to pur- "Nobody thought the product members. Area retail outlets THE RECORD-PRESS school. chase it, that led to the idea that could look as professional as both large and small will also be The school's public address system has yet it was time to have another pic- what Arcadia could do, but selling the collection when it WESTFIELD — At the Board of Education's to be replaced, so the school will open using torial history of Fanwood," everyone was very pleased with becomes available. regular meeting Tuesday, Business the same system administrators used last O'Brien explained. the result," agreed Oakes, who The book includes portraits Administrator Bob Berraan updated members spring. Berman said the existing system is Commissioner Barbara Cox once taught a high school publi- of former mayors, overhead vis- on the progress of summer facilities improve- ineffective in several classrooms; a new PA joined Nagy and Oakes, working cations class. tas of residential streets, black ments. system will be installed on or about Sept. 16. hours on end to compile the Cox, a lifelong borough resi- and white images of railroad Perhaps the most visible improvement is to At the newly completed fieldhouse, several book. The trio contacted Arcadia dent, contributed by identifying stations, schools, and churches the administration building's portico, which punch-list projects remain, such as installing Publishing, which had previous- people depicted in the photo- — and a hodgepodge of other had been in significant disrepair and had to be a set of lockers and finishing touch-up paint ly produced a collection of pho- graphs who commission mem- relics of the past. demolished. After a second layer of concrete is work in a few areas of the facility. tos taken throughout Scotch bers didn't know. And she was One section boasts memora- poured, the portico should be At Edison Intermediate Plains and Fanwood as part of also able to comment on the bilia depicting Scotch Plains- rebuilt in 4-6 weeks, Berman its "Images of America" series. School, work was done on the architectural history evident in Fanwood High School's original said. Sound and fighting ceiling and lights in five class- That edition, however, was many of the images. focused primarily on Scotch "Blue Raiders" logo, which hon- The high school auditorium improvements at the high rooms and the school cafete- "She had a background in ored pilots of B-17 bombers dur- renovation continues steady ria. Berman said money is Plains, devoting only a few architectural research, and school auditorium are still pages to the borough. ing World War II. The Board of progress. Berman said tile earmarked in the 2004-05 could study the photos with a Education voted to change the work has been largely com- in the design phase and budget to continue the reno- The company agreed to pub- critical eye," said Oakes. logo from a Native American to pleted and chairs re-installed will not be completed in vation process to other class- lish a new collection free of More assistance came by way a fighting Viking earlier this on the lower level; considera- rooms in the school. charge, provided the commis- of O'Brien's son Kevin, a jour- year. time for December per- sion could provide the photos, tion is being given to leaving Also, a new handicapped nalist who works in Germany. Nine distinct chapters illus- two open rows in the center of formances. accessible ramp replaces a captions, and copy that made up He sent editorial suggestions trate different facets of the bor- the bulk of the book. To protect and corrections back and forth the auditorium to allow more temporary macadam ramp ough's history, focusing on sub- space for an orchestra or any the integrity of the historic doc- over email to commission mem- jects ranging from firefighters that had been in place at uments, Nagy insisted on scan- bers, bringing professional pol- to rescue squad members to other performance element that requires more Edison; an automatic door opener has been ning the photographs himself. ish to the publication, public buildings — there is even room. installed at the entrance nearest the ramp. "The technology was very "It made a tremendous differ- a collection of painted fire According to Berman, the second floor bal- Over at Franklin Elementary School, an old helpful," Nagy said. "By convert- ence in the quality of the book," hydrants. The book includes the cony should be finished in about two weeks, set of wooden stairs has been demolished and ing photos to digital form we Oakes said. recent past, as well, mixing but will not affect student use of the facility. will be replaced by a concrete staircase. That could do enhancements we At the borough's Fanny Wood images of the millennium clock However, sound and lighting improvements project will not be completed by the time with train schedules dating to are still in the design phase and will not be classes resume, so additional work at the end of the nineteenth centu- completed in time for December performances Franklin may continue after school and dur- ry. at the school. ing weekends. For Oakes, working on the On the Rahway Avenue side of the building, Also at Franklin, the gym floor has been project refined her sense of local a new elevator is operational, adding a third sanded and is being repainted. history, adding detail to places WestfltUt.H) and events she already knew. "I became more aware of NEED ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVINB? things I (already) thought I had an inkling about," she said. "I Call Today! 8OO-379-9652 learned about individual hous- Proposal doesn't please board Somo of our Service**: es, and heard a lot about how (Continued from page A-l) "I've seen bunkers, that look testified in front of planning • Fall Smrlet Hsmi HtiKh Can Agency • ConpanloMRla much people loved about better than that," added an boards in Chatham and Fanwood. It was pretty cool." ery of the borough's downtown. unimpressed Daniel Zucker. Flemington, the board accepted • Stored Residence Service for Senior Citizens • MMI PnttraMm "Did you take into considera- Board members also were him as an expert in another split •Mtdicil Staffing • Or Rttftt tion what Fanwood is doing with split over the credentials of an vote. • Nursing Sirvlce • LlajM HontkH ping the downtown?" asked Chairman expert presented by attorney Wyssling said the project was • PirsonalCan • Paylnff Bills Greg Cummings. "(We are) try- John Wiley. Though the board expected to generate a negligible • Midleil Traittportallon • Shopping ing to accomplish a Victorian immediately accepted Scott increase in traffic, and explained • Our Direct Cart) Glvirs are Well Trained, • TramportailMt to Ootiots theme with (our) downtown Wyssling of Ferarro Engineering the company needed additional IntMrad I Bondid SOUTH PLAINFIELO redevelopment... this is basically as an engineering expert, sever- storage space at the site. The what I would consider a Route 22 graciouslivingservices com LAHOSCAme AT AFFORDABLE PRKES al board members were reluc- project would also advance the • LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS strip style of building." tant to accept his testimony intent of the borough's master • HYDRO SEEDING & SOD Cummings presented a photo- from a planning perspective. plan, he explained, and increase •MULCH/STONE/TOPSOIL graph of other Dunkin' Donuts Because Wyssling has not safety in the area because the Wesffield Pediatric Dental Group • RETAINING WALLS facilities on Route 1 in Rhode written a zoning ordinance or company plans to install more •BRICK PAVERS-PATIOS ft WALKS g Island which he said were "more visible signage. • RESIKNTUL t COMMERCIAL i participated in drafting a • FKEEStWATES sensitive to the community." The municipal or county master According to a police depart- Our newly renovated photos depicted less colorful res- plan, council liaison Jack ment report referenced by the idential-style buildings with Molenaar said the board should board, a total of 21 accidents office features peaked roofs and smaller, more not accept his planning com- occurred at the intersection of • Game Room • Fish Tank subtle signage. ments as expert testimony. In an South Avenue and Martine Board member John Celardo initial split vote, the board Avenue between 1997 and 1999, • Reading Room • TV's SCHMIEDE pointed out Fanwood's downtown rejected Wyssling as a planning though only two of those is now adjacent to a nationally expert. involved Dunkin' Donuts cus- recognized historic district, and Debate on the matter contin- tomers. TREE EXPERT CO. implored the company to build to ued after the vote, however. The next hearing over the the Victorian style of many After Wyssling elaborated on his application will be held at Fanwood Park buildings. credentials, offering proof that Borough Hall at 7:30 p.m. Sept. "We're looking for something he is a licensed planner and has 22. We are available for class trips to complement the architecture M ( 11 1 I 'Ml I (jilt (IIMl'Ml of the nearby historic district," Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. • St.ilf C.ci tided Celardo explained. Board Certified, NJ Spec. Lie #3983 Broad Street proposal i) F .'t r. mr f'l uti't li (Continued from page A-l) purely advisory capacity, sug- Patrick W. Dinicola, D.M.D. Philip P. Graye, Jr., D.D.S. gests the building would tower NJ S/KV . LJC #5-160 N; Spa. Uc #2487 Bank into eight condominium over the nearby one-story build- 908-233-TREE units. If that's the case, the ings and create a narrow, awk- 'J I) H .' 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The development is being published on Friday by NJN At a concept hearing on the evaluated by Town Planner Publishing, 301 Central Ave., Clark, development in May, A&R prin- Blais Brancheau, whose report NJ 07066 (908) 575-6660, Second cipal Irwin Ackerman presented was expected to be filed by the class postage paid at Cranford, NJ professionals who argued the end of the week; as of press time 07016, POSTMASTER: please building would make the mid-day Wednesday, the report send changes loNJN Pubfshing, streetscape continuous, provide had not been included in pro- Fulfillment office , PO Box 699, a retail use encouraged by the ject's file at the board offices on Somerville, NJ 08876, land use ordinance, and add North Avenue. Subscription rates by mail, one needed residential units to the Repeated phone calls to year within Union County $17, out town's housing stock. developer Irwin Ackerman seek- of county $20, out of state $24. 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Foley during a New Special Education; Lauren Durante, Spanish; Ursula Massenzio, Art; Christina Yockel, Grade 2. parking Teacher Orientation Breakfast Sept. 2. Engel, Spanish; Mark Goulet, Special Education; Wilson School: Annika Davis, Grade 3; Dorothy Foley noted that the new teachers were selected Carrie Heinz, Special Education; Warren Hynes, Kahaner, Resource Room. from more than 1,100 applicants. Bachelor's degrees English; Douglas Kehler, Special Education; Kara Tamaques School: Lauren Metz, Grade 1, underway are held by 49 percent of the new hires, while 51 per- Leonard, Social Studies; Jill Mezzacappa, Spanish; Washington School: Debra Gulino, Special cent hold master's degrees. Five of them are Westfield Rachel Mills, French/Spanish; Ellen Muir, Math; Education. ByBftAPlWHOP High School graduates. Adam Pizzi, Social Studies; Elizabeth Ricks, McKinley School: Nicole Tyminski, Grades 3/5; THE RECORD-PRESS Board of Education President Anne Riegel and Counselor; Mark Stern, English; Kathleen Walsh, Valerie Williams, nurse. Kathleen Zippier of the Westfield Education Special Education; James Zaccari, Special Education. In addition, Vicky Banach has joined the district WESTFIELD — While parking Association formally greeted the teachers and Edtson Intermediate School: Anne Bergin, Math; as a school psychologist, and Christina Szczepkowski inanagement continues to be a assured them that they were entering a community Elizabeth Frame. Basic Skills; Lisa Kastner, Spanish is a new strings teacher. point of contention between pro- where education is supported. (shared with McKinley School I; Tara Legge, Spanish Teachers hired during 2003-2004 school year ponents and opponents of down- Before entering the classroom, the new teachers (shared with Tamaques School); Jacqueline Magyar, include Donna Corea, Pre-K, Edison; Brennan town redevelopment, town admin- will complete a two-day orientation program as part Social Studies. Coughlin, Social Studies, Westfield High; Carole istrators say they are continuing of Westfield's New Teacher Institute, focusing on Roosecelt Intermediate School: Theresa Cerefice, Harazim, Special Education, Westfield High; Kristen to maximize the use of municipal Classroom Management, Home-School Partnership, English; Coleen D'Angelo, Math; Francis Mulderrig, Hendrickson, Spanish, Westfield High; Judith parking facilities. and Special Education. They will also receive orienta- Although the summer months Math; Susan Pickett, Physical Education; Melissa McLoughlin, Biology, Westfield High; Denise Miller, present comparatively meager tion at the school level from their principals and men- Piegaro, Science; Carine Revfi, Language Arts; Achieve, McKinley; Kate Mortenson, Grade 4, demand on downtown parking tors. Cheryl Wohlgemuth, Math; Erin Zielinski, Spanish. McKinley; Joanne Ryan, Resource Center, Jefferson; facilities, daily permit sales have A list of the new teachers at each school follows. Franklin School; Beth Billing, Grade 4; Corinne and Justina Wadolowska, French, Roosevelt. been steady during their first month of availability, and the town also continues to make progress on the oversell rate at the South Avenue train station Humane Societies may discontinue animal removal services lot, local officials said. According to Trezza, viduully with the AHS, reach- services to municipalities. ing a county animal control For the week beginning Aug. 9, THE RECORD-PRESS Humane Society employees ing agreements ranging Because the AHS is the only facility, which has been pro- the town sold 64 daily permits to bring animal carcasses back to between one and three years. organization that provides the posed by residents but never park in the South Avenue lot at $5 Municipalities across New company facilities, where the When this year's contracts run service, individual communi- pursued by Union County. each, and another 63 daily per- Jersey were informed earlier animals are cremated. The out at the end of the year, AHS ties may have to find their own "People have been trying to mits were sold a week later. Sales this month that the Associated resulting ash, which is disposed officials arc considering discon- solution to the problem. get them to provide that service were approaching the same level Humane Societies (AHS) mayof by Waste Management, tinuing services to those Marks said the problem with no success (for years),* for the week beginning Aug. 23. discontinue service of removing means AHS shelters are also municipalities, and raising could be handled by establish- Marks said. The town continues to dead animals from roadways waste transfer stations and rates to municipalities still approach its stated goal of selling and residential properties — a therefore must be licensed. under contract. 700 permits for the South Avenue step that could leave local Gaining that licensure, she Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Carpal Ttinnel Code May Have train station parking lot as well; towns in a bind. explained, involves filling out a Marks said township officials G65 permits had been sold for the In a letter dated Aug. 9, three-inch thick application aren't sure how they would Finally Been Cracked lot as of Aug. 27. Executive Director Roseann packet, a lengthy process AHS deal with dead animals if the Clark, N J. - "Until now only it small number of lucky patients have been Even if the town is able to Trezza wrote officials aren't AHS does decide to suspend exposed to this amazing discover)' thai has literally "cracked the code" for reach the 700 permit level, which that a prepared to these carpal tunnel sufferers. Now with the unexpected release of this little translates to a 52 percent oversell Department of "It's going to be terribly handle. known information, you may be able 10 say goodbye to your carpal tunnel rate in a 460-space parking lot, Environmental expensive. The costs are "We would symptoms. Best of all you can check it out for yourself for FREE if you officials don't think they'll be Protection have to apply SCHMIEDE like...in the revolutionary new 8 page report. "The Amazing Missing Link faced with a situation where (DEP) re-inter- going through the roof... for a permit to Solving Carpal Tunnel Without Drugs or Surgery." For your free copy, they've sold too many permits for pretation of a and we're not taking in from the coun- too few spaces. just call toll-free !-8(X)-286-4937 and listen 10 the 24 hr recorded message state statute ty, which is a for all the details. Call now. supply is limited. "Because of how people use the will have a sig- what our budget calls for." very expensive lot, I don't think we 11 have a prob- nificant impact — Roseann Trezza and time-con- TREE EXPERT CO lem with selling 700... we think on Humane s u m i n g Trimming • Repairs we can accommodate that," said Society services. process," Trezza • Removal Town Administrator Jim Gildea. The DEP informed the AHS said. "We're not being paid "We do think we'll probably sell that transporting animal car- what the service is worth." Modern Equ • St.itp Cer ROOFING less daily permits (when we casses would be reclassified as The AHS set its rates at achieve the desired rate)," he transporting solid waste. somewhere between S3 and S5 Cape Cod $2,500 added. Therefore, the society would per capita about 10 years ago, 100 Off Gildea said the town's oversell need to obtain proper licensure, according to Trezza. But the Bi-Level $2,700 benchmark rate has typically which Trezza argues would organization was increasing been around 45 percent over the drive costs to an unmanageable the rate by only 1 to 3 percent 908-233-TREE Split Level $2,900 years; town officials have had only level. annually, and when combined B M 9 0 a ? .n / Price includes: removal of two layers ot old shingles, dumpsters, complete clean a few isolated instances of permit- "It's going to be terribly with cumbersome new regula- up, 25 yr. shingles and all paper and permits. holding commuters arriving at expensive," Trezza said. 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Jersey Boy Something's missing TIE UWBOPED MOTER ^^F1Vfl1^&F^w^^**^% from task force Lost in the continuing furor over Gov. James E. VWDUN& THESE Mike Oeak McGreevey's resignation announcement was a piece of news that could have a tremendous impact on all New Jersey res- PRESIDENTIAL idents in the coming years. CAMPAIGN APS... The panic Last Thursday McGreevey introduced the members of the Constitutional Convention Task Force which later this year will recommend whether New Jersey should hold a on the first Constitutional Convention to address school property taxes and education spending. day of school If it calls for a convention, the Task Force, whose report is I always cried on the first day due by Dec. 31, will also recommend procedures on how the of school. convention should be run and what issues it will address. The tears came just as the rosy McGreevey was proud of the bipartisan diversity of the finger of dawn poked me in the Task Force — which, unfortunately, does not include any eye and roused me from a shallow representatives of Union County. slumber filled with anxieties. The The Property Tax Convention Task Force will perhaps swirling nausea in my stomach have the biggest impact on the future success of our state lapped at the feet of a dozen but- terflies as fear and sadness tight- than any other group in recent history," said McGreevey. ened their grip on my bladder. That is why it is so important the task force members rep- Dry heaving sobs shook my body resent a wide range of New Jersey citizens because ulti- from ear to toe; I felt like a Death mately, it will be New Jersey citizens who will fix our state's Row inmate awaking on the day long-broken and unfair property tax system. of his execution. These individuals we're appointing today bring a The anxiety attacks became wealth of experience, expertise and passion that will serve muted by the time I reached high New Jersey well," McGreevey continued. Together, they school. In those years the anxiety was replaced by a listless dread : will help ensure the success of a constitutional convention and the existential acknowledg- that will take the property tax debate out of Trenton and Letters to the editor ment that high school was to be iput it in the hands of voters — where it belongs." endured as a necessarily cruel The Task Force does have an impressive roster of politi- passage to college and adulthood. ' dans and experts in government financial policy. Yet, as the I don't know why I suffered _ New Jersey School Boards Association points out, the Task CONTACT grateful to the borough mini-breakdowns on the first day of school. Outside the humiliation ' Force is missing a member who is directly involved in the Tb Hie Record-Press: port to our wheelchair racers as well. Lt. Richard of physical education and indus- ; public school system. Thank you, Fanwood! All of us associated with Trigo's police detail did a superb job of managing traf- trial arts, I was a good student That's both amazing and disappointing. It's common CONTACT We Care are extremely grateful for the fab- fic around the course. The Fanwood Rescue Squad was and I had several good friends ulous outpouring of support you gave us on Saturday, at the ready and provided aid and comfort to a few par- ; sense that someone who knows the requirements and chal- who would come to the protection Aug. 21 for our ninth annual 5-K race through the bor- ticipants who crossed the finish line in distress. of my puny arrangement of bones lenges of the public school system should be sitting on the ough. Borough Administrator Eleanor McGovem, who also when threatened by snorting bul- Task Force. But, as the state government has demonstrat- A thunderstorm that we feared might ruin the race served as a course marshal for the race, and the Public lies. Schoolwork came naturally; came and went early in the afternoon, leaving cool, Works Department were wonderfully helpful with ed time after time, common sense often is not a top priori- the flypaper glued to the inside of pleasant conditions for a hardy contingent of some 300 planning and logistics for the event. my skull captured nuggets of The work of the Task Force will be key to the future of runners. We also had six spirited wheelchair racers It is important for all of you to know that we receive knowledge. Still, the first day of New Jersey as the state continues its slug-like progress from the Lightning Wheels team of Children's many comments from runners about their affection for school induced paroxysms that Specialized Hospital. And nearly 100 children between this race. As one of them said to me at the conclusion spun my brain like a whirling toward even approaching the idea of property tax reform. the ages of 2 and 11 came out with their parents to par- of festivities in the park, "I don't know exactly what it There's no question the property tax system needs to be dervish of anxiety; the memories ticipate in the Kids Sprint — slipping, sliding and is, but this is just a wonderful event, a wonderful place of those panicky dawns causes an reformed. According to the New Jersey League of laughing around the rain-soaked grass at LaGrande to run a race." I think we know what it is: it's Fanwood involuntary shudder even as I Municipalities, the national average now has property Park. hospitality. Thank you so much for providing it! write these sentences. taxes accounting for 29 percent of state and local revenues. It was a great pleasure and privilege to have Next year will be our 10th anniversary race and we $n New Jersey during the state's last fiscal year, property Council President Kathy Mitchell serve as our hon- look forward to a very special celebration with you. Of course by the time I reached taxes equaled 42 percent of that revenue. That's just not orary starter; she was a most gracious host. DAVTO OWENS the back door, a new lunchbox in Councilwoman Donna Dolce was out on the course right because the property tax burden falls unfairly on the Executive Director my hand and the sunlight glisten- cheering on the runners and giving enthusiastic sup- CONTACT We Care ing in my Vitalis-inebriated hair, middle class and those, like senior citizens, on fixed the anxieties had vanished, like incomes. playful specters taking leave of We hope the Task Force recommends a Constitutional their annual visit. By the time I Convention. And we hope a Constitutional Convention, free Kerry won't get this veteran's vote had settled in my seat in the of the special interest lobbying that stalls reform in To The Record-Press: 1968. Nixon wasn't yet president, and it now seems classroom, everything was fine Trenton, implements a new system of funding public edu- A recent Record Press article highlights the dilem- he was probably 50 miles away. and I even looked forward to the first homework assignment, like cation and government that is fair and reduces the burden ma faced by all veterans in the upcoming presidential 5. Since his days in Vietnam, he has perhaps a election. Should we vote for someone who served in the goody-goody two-shoes geek I on the middle class. half-dozen defenders, and 250-plus detractors (Swift the Texas Air National Guard or someone who served Boat Vets). Left wing news media focus? Those 250- eventually became (yes, I was for four months in Vietnam? The question goes much plus who dare to criticize an Audie Murphy wannabe. president of the high school chess deeper than that. To wit: 6. Re: the Swift Boat Vets, why are John Kerry and club — oh, the shame!) 1. The 60s and 70s were years of great turmoil his little buddies trying to shut down John O'Neill It's now been 42 years since I caused by our involvement in a war that had the fin- and his friends? Until recently, this sort of thing was first entered school, and I amazed gerprints of JFK and LBJ all over it. protected speech, but when American patriots, my fel- at the clarity of my memories, as 2. While Mr. Kerry served in Vietnam and Mr. low Vietnam veterans, speak out, it's illegal. First if they are pictures that never The Record-Press is here for you Bush did not, why is that suddenly so important? Amendment anyone? fade. I remember in 1962, before a When Bill Clinton ran twice against bona fide war 7. If John Kerry is doing badly among veterans, he Supreme Court ruling, Mrs. Kraft The following information should help you get your heroes, military service was not to be considered, or has only himself to blame, not his fellow 250-plus started the first-grader's day with ideas and community news into The Record-Press: so we were told. Swift Boat vets. a prayer and a reading from the Call Editor Gregory Marx at (732) 396-4219 with story 3. When John Kerry returned from Vietnam after 8. Oh, one more thing: He's a little rich kid who Bible. I remember the sunny and four months of service, he hung around with Jane suggestions, questions or comments. pretends to be jes' plain folks. warm Friday November after- Fonda and other America-haters while smearing President Bush, on the other hand, served honor- noon when Mrs. Cole announced Our address: The Record-Press, 301 Central Ave., Clark, those of us who served as war criminals. ably, never called his fellow veterans criminals, and the president had been shot; I NJ, 07066. 4. In addition to the charges of war crimes, it now serves admirably as Coramander-in-Chief. also remember the song we sang Our fax number is (732) 574-2613. seems that he may have a faulty memory regarding ANDREW J. MscDONALD to her on the last day of school Our e-mail address is [email protected]. Nixon ordering him into Cambodia in December Fanwood when she retired after decades Deadlines and decades of teaching. In third grade, Mrs. Moore read to us after The deadline for submitting articles and press releases lunch E.B. White's Charlotte's to The Record-Press is 5 p.m. Friday. Public financing=cleaner campaigns Web; because I was a boy I had to The deadline for submitting letters to the editor is 10 A.CMTH0I The State of New Jersey has host- stifle my sobs when Charlotte a.m. Monday. ed some of the most expensive, and died. In fourth grade, Mrs. Pardoe Money is as identifiable with polit- Guest negative, campaigns in the country. was a tough and demanding ical campaigns as voters or stump In response to this trend and the teacher who nevertheless fervent- speeches. It has historically been this commentary growing call for extensive campaign ly believed that her pupils had to way, and is an outgrowth of the finance reform, Governor James E. have at least two hours a week of democracy we live in that values McGreevey has signed into law a bill art. In fourth grade, I also every vote and the First Amendment of the that calls for the experimental implementation of pub- remember Mrs. Moore, who was Constitution which protects the right of all citizens to licly-financed campaigns in two of the state's 40 leg- doing guard duty at lunch, gently express their views and opinions without government islative districts in 2005. scolding me because I had come interference. As far back as the 19th century, Senator Candidates that raise $20,000 will be eligible to to the defense of a student I Mark Hanna of Ohio remarked, "There are two things receive 75 percent of the average amount spent in that believed had been wronged. I NJN Publishing © 2004 actually invoked the First A Penn Jersey Advance, Inc. Newspaper that are important in politics. The first one is money, district during the previous election (with a cap of and I can't remember the second." $100,000). In addition, candidates can receive an extra Amendment's freedom of speech; As political campaigns have become more sophisti- $50,000 if an opponent uses private funds. the twig was bent — some even Publisher Eileen Bickel 732-396-4404 cated in recent years, candidates for public office have While this law is not a panacea to all that plagues say warped — at an early age. been forced to solicit contributors for even larger sums Edllor Greg Marx .732-396-4219 campaign finance, it is a first step in restoring integri- These are fond memories, and of money. In turn, those donors have become more ty and transparency to political campaigns. For aggressive in their demands for a greater return on though I had more than my share starters, the McGreevey-backed bill demands that can- of anxiety attacks — they didn't their "political investment." The result of this inappro- didates raise the requisite $20,000 from the grassroots, priate relationship has been a plethora of scandals, make child-sized Prozac back with 1,000 contributions of $5 and at least 500 contri- then — I genuinely enjoyed my embarrassments, and in some cases, indictments. butions of $30. The process of collecting these funds Talk of reforming the campaign finance system has schooldays. And yet in those from grassroots voters will compel candidates to artic- dawns of doom, I always cried on been around for years, most famously in the aftermath ulate a substantive vision of governance that address- of the Watergate debacle and almost 20 years later the first day of the school. 301 Central Artnut, CUri, NJ. O7066 es real voter concerns and makes them even more with the McCain-Feingold bill. The only certainty with accountable to voters. I'd like to think my tears came campaign finance is that resourceful political profes- New Jersey is not the first state to test the cam- as I pondered the loss of summer IYttideil Thomas II. KrekeJ 908-782-1747 EM 640 sionals will identify loopholes and exceptions that will freedom. But I know better; I've Senior V.P. Operations Josrph Gioioso 908-575-6759 paign finance reform waters. In Maine and Arizona, ensure that the pipeline for political contributions con- candidates have utilized a similar public financing sys- never been a renegade and I ConlroflCT MirgarH M Gerkt 908-782-4747 EM 670 tinues to flow. There is, however, one method to stanch tem, and the early feedback from candidates and vot- crave structure for my life. The the hemorrhaging of money into campaign coffers: ers alike have been positive. If New Jersey is to win tears came from the fear of the publicly-financed elections. back the legions of apathetic voters who have been sit- great unknown, the same fear N»WS: Phone: 732-396-4219 Fax: 732-574-2613 Publicly-financed campaigns ensure that candi- ting out elections in recent years, it must restore the that wakes us even now in the dates for office have no incentive to raise money and confidence of its voters in the electoral system. Publicly desolate moments before dawn. Circulation: 1-800-300-9321 By this time in my life I should Advertising: 732-396-4404 • Classified: 1-800-472-0102 are free from pledging fealty to their donors. With an financed campaigns will infuse political campaigns equal playing field, candidates would have to be more with a much needed dose of integrity and reestablish have realized the unknown is disciplined with their spending and concentrate more the reputation of New Jersey and its public officials. nothing to fear; in fact, the ;fcconl-fttu (ISPS 006-(M9) Is puhliJhtd on friiij) b> NJ\ Hubli»hlnj>. .101 Ctnlrii *r, Clark, NJ O'fltt unknown should be embraced ifcrond dn poaogc pUd M CranfonL N] O'OKJ. PUSTMASTOi ptew smd chmgB 10 \JN Pubtoliing ruUillmcn ufikr, on promoting their own positive message than drown- A member of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition l because there are still adventures TO Bin 499, SaenmUle,,i)OSI76. Subscription ma I* mail, onr yrar «i!hJn tntan Count) Jl'oui of county fiO, ou ing out their opponent with negative rhetoric. By Authority, the author is the first Hispanic American in \

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OSCAR KLEIN MELVA DUCON MIKE STEIN ROBIN STEIN DENISE HOLAN BELQUIS FERNANDEZ WMtfteld iMlIn Scotch Plains Scotch Plains Cranford Elizabeth I think it was when (Kerri) Walsh I really didn't watch the I thought it was pretty cool when I thought it was great when It was exciting watching Michael I'm Latin American, so for me it and (Misty) May won the beach Olympics. all the gymnastic people went Carly (Patterson) won the gold Phelps swim. Seeing him swim was when the Paraguayans volleyball. on the bars and did the tricks — medal (in the all-around gym- and watching him bring home won their silver in soccer. I thought that was really cool. nastics). We haven't won that all those medals for us really for 20 years, and she's only 16. made the Olympics. I thought that was really special. Garden State Council County center seeks volunteers awards Liebrich funds WESTFIELD — The Garden IEEE and is a part-time student to work with sex-assault victims State Council of the Society for in Rutgers University's Master in Human Resource Management Human Resource Management The Union County Rape Crisis Center is look- assault. has awarded Christina Liebrich Program. ing for caring, supportive and committed individ- "It's very important for individuals to realize of Westfield with a $1,000 She is also a member of uals who can assist survivors of sexual assault that adult males, females, teenagers and children Human Resource Leadership Toastmasters International and during daytime, evening and weekend shifts. are offered needed services whether the sexual Scholarship, funded by the coun- an active volunteer for the Bilingual and multilingual individuals are espe- assault/abuse took place recently or years ago," cil. Rutgers SHRM Student Chapter. cially needed. Training will prepare Rape Crisis stated Union County Freeholder Deborah This is the first year that the Liebrich's well-rounded back- Center volunteers to provide emotional support, Scanlon, county liaison to the Commission on the scholarship is being awarded, ground made her stand out above advocacy and information on the 24-hour hotline Status of Women. 'These services are also avail- and the council voted unani- the other applicants. and while accompanying survivors at the hospi- able to their families." mously to award it to Liebrich. Liebrich received the news of tal, police department, prosecutor's office and/or Other services that the Center offers nre crisis Liebrich was selected based on her selection for the scholarship court. intervention, counseling and therapy, which are her personal statement, work on a rainy day and said, "It could- This specialized training to become a Rape provided free of charge by qualified professionals. experience/progression, human n't have come at a better time to Crisis Advocate, which is mandated throughout Training will be held this year on Tuesday and resource career plans, volunteer help brighten an otherwise drea- the state, will be scheduled twice weekly. Training Thursday evenings, beginning Sept. 28 from 6:30- activities and academic achieve- ry day. I was very surprised and addresses the different types of sexual assault, 10 p.m. and ending Nov. 18. All training sessions ment. She works full-time at appreciative that I was chosen." CHRISTINA UEBRKH the trauma experienced by sexual assault sur- must be attended to become a volunteer. vivors, their family members and related issues. "The freeholders ask that all interested indi- In addition to serving as a Rape Crisis viduals call (908i 233-7273 between 10 a.m. and 4 Advocate, volunteers may also become involved in p.m. Monday through Friday as soon as possible," Exercise, fellowship for local moms giving educational presentations to schools or said Freeholder Lewis Mingo Jr., liaison to the Want to get the kids and your- club. Members also have the Westfield Y.M.C.A, located at 220 community groups on sexual assault topics. county's Human Services Advisory Council. self out of the house, but need opportunity to participate in Clark St. in Westfield, which are The Union County Rape Crisis Center, located "Center personnel or volunteers will be happy to some motivation? Some area national email support networks open to the public. For more infor- at 300 North Ave. East in Westfield, a program in answer any questions you may have and arrange moms, members of the Union and to volunteer in a variety of mation about becoming a part of the County's Department of Human Services - for interviews." County Chapter of Mothers & areas . Mothers & More, call K.C. Bree at Division of Planning, is a comprehensive center Interviews for volunteer training are currently More, have solved this problem by Mothers & More holds meet- (908) 789-8626 or Kim Grossman working with survivors of all areas of sexual being held. forming a walking club, meeting ings on the first and third at (908) 889-2286 or log onto mornings in Tamaques and Wednesday of each month at the www.mothersandmore.org. Nomahegan Parks. For some, walking with Mothers & More is about exercise. 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Daniel Dupuis Obituaries FANWOOD — Daniel L. well as a member of the parish's I Governor names task Dupuis, 79, died Aug. 30, 2004 at Serra Club and Holy Name his home. Society. Mr. Dupuis was born in His wife, Anna, died in 1984. Elizabeth Pedicini force on tax reform Wins ted, Conn. He lived in Surviving are his companion, Her husband, Anthony J., Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Martina Bertolotti; two sons, SCOTCH PLAINS — Marlboro before moving to Kenneth J. and Clyde A.; three Elizabeth Perna Pedicini, 89, died in 1969. An advocate on the issue, Marks Fanwood in 1958. daughters, Annemarie Soto. died Aug. 26, 2004 at the Burnt Also surviving are another He founded Skill Knit Fabrics Marion T. Tine and Patricia Jones; Tavern Rehabilitation and son, Richard; two sisters, is not appointed to the committee in Piainfield in 1959 and operated a brother, Frank; a sister, Ann Health Care Center in Brick. Nancy DcMarzo and Jean the business until his retirement LaCapria; and 15 grandchildren. Born in Newark, she lived in Evangilista; four grandchildren By MAO in 1985. A member of American A funeral Mass was held yes- Trenton before moving to and five great-grandchildren. THE RECORD-PRESS Legion Post 54 in Freehold for 59 terday at Immaculate Heart of Scotch Plains in 1955. A funeral Mass was held years, Mr. Dupuis was an aviation Mary Church, following services Mrs. Pedicini and a son. Monday at St. Bartholomew the A task force appointed last week by Gov. James E. McGreevey machinist's mate 2nd class in the at the Memorial Funeral Home. Dennis, owned the Stork Fair Apostle Roman Catholic and other state leaders will research whether the state should put Navy during World War II. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, children's clothing shop in Church, following services at the issue of property tax reform before voters. Mr. Dupuis was a founding Scotch Plains. Scotch Plains. She was associ- the Rossi Funeral Home. Burial After years of tepid support for the idea, last month McGreevey parishioner of Immaculate Heart In lieu of flowers, donations ated with the store for 25 years was in Holy Sepulchre announced support for a referendum to hold a constitutional con- of Mary Roman Catholic Church may bo sent to National Kidney and retired in 1987. Cemetery. East Orange. vention over the way the state funds county, local school district, in Scotch Plains. He was a long- Foundation, 30 K. ,i3rd St., New and municipal services. That announcement was viewed as a posi- time usher for parish Masses as York, NY 10020. tive step by Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks, who is known statewide for his advocacy of property tax reform. Robert J. Meek In fact, Marks was himself under consideration for appointment Donald Taylor Ward WESTF1ELD — Robert His father, James J., is to the task force because of his knowledge of the issue and promi- SCOTCH PLAINS — Donald in the South Pacific during World James Meek, 50, died Aug. 29, deceased. nent role in the New Jersey League of Mujiicipalities. Though he Taylor Ward, 84, died Aug. 29, 2004 War II. 2004 at Muhlenberg Regional Surviving are his mother, was not selected as a member of the body, Marks pledged to press at his home in Lido Beach, Fla. Surviving are his wife, Mary Medical Center in Piainfield. Rose Mary Meek Foley; and his case for property tax reform before the task force if it holds open Mr. Ward was bom Feb. 2'A, 1920 Henry Ward; a daughter. Heather Mr. Meek was born in three sisters, Patricia M. sessions. in Kearny. He lived in Newark, of Hoboken; a .son, Donald Jr. of Elizabeth. He lived in Dougatl, Margaret J. Olds and In New Jersey, local governing bodies and school boards are Scotch Plains and Toms River Seattle. Wash.; two stepdaughters, Westfield, North Piainfield. M. Elizabeth Meek. heavily reliant on property taxes to fund services. This creates a sit- before moving to Lido Beach in JoAnne Bowers of Pennsylvania Brick, Toms River and Neptune A funeral Mass was held yes- uation in which certain homeowners with lower personal incomes 1998. and Susan Henry of Brooklyn; and before moving to Piainfield in terday in the auditorium at bear the weight of relatively high property tax bills. New Jersey He retired in 1998 a.s a real a grandchild. 2001. Seabrook Village, Tinton Falls. homeowners pay among the highest property taxes in the nation. estate agent with Crossroads Graveside services will be held He was an officer for eight Arrangements were by the The 15-member task force is expected to produce recommenda- Realty in Toms River. Mr. Ward Saturday, Sent. 11 at Clinton years with the Midlantic Silverton Memorial Funeral tions to the governor and legislature by the end of the year; was a member of the Veterans of Cemetery in Irvington. National Bank in Bloomfield. Home in Toms River. In lieu of McGreevey reportedly has expressed a desire to see the task force Foreign Wars in Ocean County and Donations may be sent to Mr. Meek graduated from flowers, donations may be sent at work by the time he leaves office Nov. 15. the Church of the Palms in Hospice of Southwest Florida, Union County College and the to Huntington Disease Society However, Marks said the recent Statehouse theatrics — which Sarasota, Fia. 5955 Rand Blvd.. Sarasota, FL Madison campus of Fairleigh of America, 114B S. Main St., will likely result in the ascendancy of Senate President Richard He was in the Army Air Corps 342.38. Dickinson University. Box 67A, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Codey to the governorship — could play a major role in the progress of property tax reform. "Codey is adamantly opposed to the concept of a constitutional convention, and I got a first-hand account of that" at a recent mayor's convention, Marks said. GOP urges Dems to return Kushner money He added he is "skeptical and troubled" about the future of the •yUUJREMTmiNOR gal campaign donations through his no intention of returning any money records Quail Ridge gave $30,000 issue when Codey takes over the reins of state government. STAFF WRITER affiliated companies. One of those that was raised before Kushner or to the Union County Democratic "If the acting governor does not want a constitutional conven- companies was Quail Kidge Manzo pleaded guilty. Committee PAC in May 2000, and tion, he should take the lead, put forth a proposal, and confront this Union County Republican Associates, which in May 2000 She also said that Morin's calcu- Highview Planning made numer- issue on his own," Marks said. Committee Chairman Phil Morin donated $30,000, according to lations were unfounded, and that ous donations ranging up to Property tax reform has been an odd political issue, gaining has asked the Union County Morin's analysis of New Jersey though Kushner and his companies $10,000 to the PAC between 2000 widespread support on editorial pages, yet polarizing lawmakers Democratic Committee to return Election Law Enforcement records. may have donated large sums to and 2002. In the most recent docu- from both parties. But it is also a complicated issue, and a difficult $232,650 in donations from sources Manzo, a former Jersey City other Democrat organizations, the ments, the companies are both reg- idea to sell to voters and politicians who may misinterpret tax that he claims represent the party's insurance company owner, pleaded Union County Democratic istered to Kushner's Florham Park reform as tax relief. Play for Pay' polities. guilty in June to live criminal Committee got only a small percent- headquarters. Marks claims that McGreevey himself misunderstands the issue Specifically, Morin lias called for counts, stemming from an insider age?. DeFilippo said that both politi- based upon his FAIR plan, which raised income taxes on the the return of .$170,650 in contribu- trading scheme with Gary Taflet. a But Morin says that in addition cal parties accept donations from wealthy, fattened rebate checks for homeowners and seniors, and tions he says comes from Charles former aide to Gov. James E. to a personal contribution of the people whose backgrounds they do imposed additional spending restrictions on school boards and Kushner and his companies. Quail McGreevey who is Ix'ing sued in Nov. 2002 donation of $2,500, he not investigate before accepting the municipal governments. Ridge Associates and Highview U.S. District Court by the Securities calculated that Kushner, Quail money. Additionally, she said, the "Even our governor is mixed up (on the issue)," Marks said, "If Planning, and $62,000 from Ronald and Exchange Commission. Ridge Associates, and Highview Union County Republicans have he thinks that rebate checks equal tax relief— that doesn't reform Manzo and his company, RAM Charges have not been brought yet Planning donated $108,650 to the their own liistory of accepting — the system in the first place." Insurance, made to the Union against TaiTet, but Manzo is cooper- Union County Democrat and not returning — money from Though McGreevey's recent troubles seems to have shifted focus County Democrat Committee ating with federal agents in the case 1 Committee from June 1998 to corrupt politicians. away from the issues that have dominated headlines for months — between 1998 and 2003. that allegedly earned him over SI November 2002. "James Treffinger gave them tax reform among them — Marks acknowledged the only place to Kushner, the real estate develop- million. He documented his claims with money and I'm not calling for him lobby for real reform is in the Statehouse. er and major fundraiser for the In response to Morin's letter, sent records available on the web site of to return that," she said. "However, "This is the type of issue in which we need citizens in general to Democratic Party, pleaded guilty last week, Charlotte DeFilippo, the New Jersey Election Law I think he should get his own house badger our state representatives — the only place the system can recently to 18 federal charges, chairwoman of the Union County Enforcement Commission. in order before he attacks anyone change is in Trenton." including tax fraud and making ille- Democratic Committee said she has For example, according to ELEC else."

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No. 2325 After responding to a distur- 800-337-4144 103 Bound Brook Road in JI.«,I™,I bance call behind Starbucks on Middlesex, N.J. 908 276-0092 or 908 233-0143 Central Avenue, officers arrest- Kit I I Kl I ed Darnell Muse of Elizabeth I >I A lit lit MA TIONAl SI R\ K I S (IIMI'AN) I-XTSP 732-968-2543 Locally Owned and Operated for providing underaged per- sons with alcoholic beverages Sunday. September 3,2004 B-1 Community Life At Fanwood library, children discover the stage FANWOOD — Since 1998, the tors Mary Everson and Ann Minski have dren between the ages of 9 and 15, involvement of the parent and other Fanwood seniors plan Fanwood Memorial Library has been volunteered their time and talent to among thorn Muriel Mital, who was adult volunteers like Mary Everson, Ann Atlantic City trip sponsoring a Summer Drama Workshop. make this month long workshop not only involved for her first year. She says. Minski, Janice Haer, Laurie nnd Amy The Drama Club produces a play that possible, but a fun learning experience "The teachers use games to teach drama. Mills, Diane Dugan, Curnilte Sigona and FANWOOD — The Fanwood mirrors the Statewide Summer Reading on many levels. Parents and other adult I like that" many others. Mary's daughter, Kosie, Senior Citizens Club is sponsor- theme. volunteers support the program with Referring to the variuus roles he has elaborates on this sentiment with her ing an overnight trip to Atlantic This year, New Jersey was part of a expertise in writing, costumes, music, played, Zak Koch, a third-year veteran, quote, "My mom is the greatest!" City scheduled for Oct. 27-29. 17-state Regional Library Program lighting, painting and sets. The partici- says, "It's fun and cool. I like to be some- This year, Mayor Colleen Mahr asked Round trip transportation is whose Summer Reading theme waB pants also get to try out their skills and one else once in a while." Borough Council President Kathy by way of Deluxe Motorcoach. "Discover New Trails Your Library." In talents in acting, music and the arts. Said co-director Ann Minski feels that Mitchell to attend the Workshop's This three-day, two-night stay is conjunction with this theme, Fanwood's According to Everson, she enjoys the "it's exciting for the children to learn evening production of two short plays: at the Borgata Casino and Spa. club is commemorating the 200th program because it provides the children about the Lewis and Clark expedition by "Bird Woman of the Shoshones" and The trip includes a family anniversary of the Great Expedition of with an opportunity to be involved with another method. And it's wonderful that "(treat Medicine Fainter." She was so style lunch at the Renault Lewis and Clark and the Corps of the library and the theater at the same the library provides this opportunity impressed by the workshop's success, Winery; two full breakfasts at Discovery. time. "Every year we see new children absolutely free." that she invited the cast members to the The Borgata Casino and Spa Children's Librarian Susan Staub and some children come back again and Children's Librarian Staub said that August council meeting and individually and luncheon at Cape May's developed the idea for the drama pro- again." although the library provides this work- acknowledged each one in front of local Elaine's Theatre. Included is an gram eight years ago. Each year co-direc- This year's workshop included 22 chil- shop, it would be impossible without the TV-35's camera. East/West Trolley Tour of Cape May's Historic District. This three-day visit includes three casino bonuses. The second Westfield residents Learn casino will be determined at a later date. For information and reservations, call Art Badala at (908) 889-4494. Liebrich, Hanley survival Wedding dresses on view at Osborn House perform service skills at SCOTCH PLAINS — The circa 1760 Osborn Cannonball with Americorps Trailside House Museum, located at 1840 Front St. will be open to visitors WESTFIELD — Local resi- the Honanki Red Cliffs Historic MOUNTAINSIDE — A new from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. dents Conine Liebrich and Preservation site in Sedona, series of programs sponsored by A preview of period wedding Amelia Hanley completed a 10- Ariz., refurbished a building for the Union County Board of dresses can be seen as a display month term of service in July as the Salvation Army Salt Lake Chosen Freeholders is being for the upcoming Union County team leaders in AmeriCorps City Family Services, built stair offered at Trailside Nature and "Four Centuries in a Weekend," National Civilian Community trails as part of the Camp Science Center in Mountainside. which will take place in October. Corps, Class X working out of Namanu Improvement Project in The first program invites adults Costumed docents will be the Western Region headquar- Oregon. In Sacramento, she also ages 18 and older to learn about available to give tours of the ters, McClellan Park in worked as support staff at the survival skills with instructors house and garden. Sacramento, Calif. Both young O.W. Holmes Elementary School. from the highly acclaimed Tom Brown Tracker School from 8:30 There is no admission fee. women were previously Corps Over the past year, Liebrich's members in Class DC, completing a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. Red 8 team worked at the 12. their initial service in July 2003. Coachella Valley Housing On Sept. 12, donate Americorps*NCCC, some- Coalition in Mecca, Calif, build- The Tom Brown Tracker blood at the JCC times referred to as the ing homes for low-income and School is the largest tracking, Domestic Peace Corp, provides migrant workers. In Salt Lake nature awareness and outdoor SCOTCH PLAINS — The City, the team worked at run- survival school. The author of JCC of Central NJ, in coopera- an opportunity for thousands of young adults from ages 18-24 to ning the Community Emergency more than 16 books, Tom Brown tion with the New Jersey Blood help meet environmental, public Winter Housing Program for learned his skills from an Apache Services, will hold a blood drive safety, disaster relief and other men and families and at Camp elder named Grandfather on Sept. 12 at the Wilf Jewish needs of communities across the Kilowan in Dallas, Oregon, they Stalking Wolf. The survival skills Community Campus, located at nation. did building repair and winteriz- workshop will be presented in the 1391 Martine Ave. ing as well as trail restoration. 2,060-acre Wntchung Reservation, Blood donations are urgently President Bush has called on at the Sky Top picnic area in its needed- The drive's hours are 10 every American to give at least Amelia, daughter of Toni and open-air shelter. two years of their lives or 4,000 John Hanley, worked at mentor- Westfield residents Corinne Liebrich and Amelia Hanley recently a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance registra- completed their service in the Americorps program. "The new adult programs tion is strongly recommended. hours in service to others; these ing and tutoring at the Fruit two young women have Ridge School Healthy Start King/Chavez Academy of Sacramento, CA, Denver, Co, being offered at Truilside Nature To reserve a time, receive answered this call. Program, sorting and distribut- Excellence in San Diego, ant) Ferry Point, MI), Washington, and Science Center are a reaJ directions, or see if you qualify Corrine, daughter of ing groceries and supplies at the built homes at the Sacra men to DC and Charleston, SC. The treat. This Tracker School work- for giving blood, call Susan San Francisco Food Bank, creat- Habitat for Humanity. In Western Region, located at shop is going to Ix? educational, Lemerman at (908) 889-8800, Bernadine Liebrich and the late Robert Liebrich, experienced not ed an irrigating system at Alaska, the team mentored chil- McClellan Park in Sacramento, informative and fun!" said ext. 205. only the regular projects the Tohono O'Odham Arboretum in dren and repaired facilities at specifically sends teams to proj- Freeholder Mary P. Kuotolo, liai- teams are assigned but also Flagstaff, Ariz, and was a camp the Boys and Girls Club of ects in Alaska, Arizona, son to the Union County Parks Scotch Plains Day received fire team training both counselor in the Camp Anchorage. California, Hawaii, Idaho, and Recreation Advisory Board. years from the USDA Forest Kostopulos Summer Program for The women are each 1998 Nevada, Oregon, Utah and The workshop offers hands-on to feature walk-a-thon Service in El Dorado National children with disabilities. graduates of Westfield High Washington as well as the terri- training in two important outdoor Forest, Calif. She is a Certified School. Liebrich later graduated tories of Guam and Samoa. skills: lire building nnd SCOTCH PLAINS — This past year, Amelia led her edible/medicinal plant identificn- Festivities for Scotch Plains Day Type 2 Wildland firefighter and team, Red 7, on an irrigation from American University in In return for a year of service, fought some of the California Washington, D.C. while Hanley a Corps member receives an liou. During the morning session, begin Oct. 1 with a bonfire/pep project as well as clearing trail participants will learn to make a rally at the Evergreen School fires both last year and most and removing invasive plants at graduated from Gettysburg Education Award of $4,72fi to recently in June and July. She College in Gettysburg, Pa. pay off school loans, return to bow drill using the resources of Ball field from 7-9 p.m The the Nature Conservancy in the surrounding woods and then event will feature the high has also worked on building Oregon. They mentored and Americorps'NCCC has five school or pursue a higher handicapped accessible trails to degree. use their newly hand-crafted tool school band and fall sports tutored children at the bases in the United States, to start a fire. teams. The afternoon will focus on the October 2 features a flea mar- identification of local plants and ket in the Municipal Parking lot their uses. Participants will dis- from 8-4 p.m., while the week- Having fun cover which plants are safe to eat, end of events continues Oct. 3 which can be used for medicinal with a ceremony honoring out- at Reeves-Reed purposes and how to prepare a standing residents of the com- salve to take home.. munity. There will be demon- Scotch Plains residents The workshop will conclude strations, entertainment includ- Corinne Moore, 2, at right, and Charlotte Moore, 3, with a [jeaceful closing circle in a ing The Nerds" and much more. magnificent pine forest nearby. This year, the Learning recently learned about night animals and litter at a special Space is limited, so pre-regis- Center, located on Mountain tration is required. The fee for this Avenue, will be incorporating a >resentation at Moonlight Nadness at Reeves-Reed workshop is $60 for Union County Walk-A-Thon into the events on Arboretum in Summit. This residents and $70 fur non-county Sunday. This event is sponsored fall Reeves-Reed will offer residents. Light refreshments are by the Scotch Plains/Fanwood after-school Family Fun pro- included with morning registra- Business and Professional grams for children ages 3 to tion. A list of items to bring will be Association and the Recreation 7, as well as birthday parties sent to participants along with a Commission. Call (908) 322-6700 and Scout programs. On Oct. confirmation letter and directions ext. 221 for details. 2, the Arboretum will offer Its to the Sky Top Picnic Area. popular Harvest Festival, fea- The Tracker Workshop will be turing live bluegrass music, held rain or shine, so participants Nominations sought a presentation about how the are urged to dress appropriately for volunteer awards Lenape Indians used natural fur the weather. products, a petting zoo, a SCOTCH PLAINS — hay bale maze and more. The Kor additional information Residents are invited to an Harvest Festival will run about this or oilier adult work- evening of dining, dancing and 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission shops or upcoming events at socializing for the entire commu- is $5 per person; children Trailside, please call (908) 789- nity at the Mayor's Charity Gala under two are admitted free. .'HS70. on Dec. 5 at Snuffy's Pantagais For more information, visit Trailsiile Nature and Science Renaissance from 7 p.m-mid- Reeves-Reed Arboretum at Center is ii facility of the Union night. 165 Hobart Ave. In Summit or County Department, of Parks and The event will begin with a at www.Reeves- Heereution and is located at 452 ReedArboretum.org. New Providence Road in cocktail hour from 7-8 p.m. fol- Mountainside. lowed by a recognition ceremo- ny; dinner and dancing. Donations for the silent auction are being sought. Nomination forms for CDC show will benefit theater, First Aid Squad Volunteer Organization and Male and Female Volunteers of CRANFORD — Before starting its Aid Squad. Fitzgerald (Tracey Hnskell). Keeping The Cranford Dramatic Club is one of the Year will be available at the 86th season, the Cranford Dramatic Club, "We wanted to do something that gave things calm in the studio are announcer the oldest coiitinuously-ncu've community Recreation Office. Nominees located at 78 Winans Ave., has enlisted back to the community, not just our- Ken Niles (Jason Victor) and house singer theaters in the state of New Jersey. It must be residents of Scotch the help of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello selves", said Dave O'Neill, producer of the Connie Hnynes iJenn Sammartino). The began as a small group of townspeople Plains. to raise funds for the club and the show and CDC board member, "Doing a show features classic hit songs and who wanted to share good theater with All nominations must be Cranford First Aid Squad on Sept. 10-11. show on 9/11, donating to the Cranford favorite Abbott nnd Costello bits like their friends and neighbors. The first received by the Recreation The Abbott and Costello Radio Show First Aid Squad felt right. They are all "Susquahanna Hat Company," "Niagara meeting took place in October of 1919, Department by Oct. 15. Proceeds is a staged variety show featuring the volunteers, and do fine work." Falls" and "Who's on First." and the group has produced plays in from this year's Charity Gala classic comedy routines of Abbott and The show is based on the classic Russ Crespolini, who plays Lou Cranford every year since then. will go to the Scotch Plains Costello as well as guest appearances by Abbott and Costello radio show that ran Costello, is directing the show from his For more information on the Cranford Municipal Alliance Committee. famous stars of the day including Rudy on NBC and ABC radio from 1940 until script. "Writer is a strong word for me," Dramatic Club visit their website at Tickets ($50) and raffle books Vallee, Judy Canova and Ella Fitzgerald. the duo transitioned to television in the Crespolini said. "Dave likes to call me the www.cdcthejitrc.org. ($20) will be available in the The program will raise funds toward the 1950s. The plot has Abbott and Costello 'compiler', compiling and trimming all of Tickets for The Abbott and Costello Recreation Office shortly. Call continued building renovations begun on a quest to find their missing radio this source material into what 1 think is Radio Show (ire $20 nnd enn be pur- (908) 322-6700, ext. 221 for last year at CDC, with a portion of the scripts. Along the way they run into Rudy the best of the best. It is going to be a chased by calling (908) 276-7611 or details. proceeds donated to the Cranford First Vallee, Judy Canova (Holli Van), and Ella dynamite show." emailing ticki'ts(«tdctheatro.org. September 3,2004 B-2 Itocord Prass GOLF CLASSIC 2004 - to Congregation Beth Israel's Hazak the county Board of Freeholders. 11-15 am Sept. 17. Union County benefit the Arc of Union County, This week social group. Foster will discuss her Inc. Shackamaxon Golf & County book "Ladies: A Conjecture of COMNGUP Courthouse, 2 Broad St., Elizabeth. i Open to the public. (908) 527-4100. Club, Scotch Plains. Sept. 30 Personalities." 6 p.m. $7 members, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PIZZA AND SWIMMING — Registration begins at 10 a.m., with LABOR DAY ITALIAN FES- $10 non-members. Congregation GOLF OUTING — sponsored by an event for single-parent families a modified shotgun start at 12:30 TIVAL — 30th annual event spon- Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way, Scotch the Council 6226 of Cranford. 1 at Uie Westfield YMCA. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call sored by LTNICO/St. Bartholomew's Plains. (908) 889-1830. p.m. Sept. 13. High Bridge Hill pm Sept. 17. 220 Clark St., (908) 754-7422 or (908) 754-7826 or Church. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Continues CARRIAGE HOUSE POET- Country Club, High Bridge. $125 Westfield. $5. (908) 233-2700, ext. e-mail [email protected]. SEPT. 3 through Sept. 6. At the church, RY READING — featuring B J per golfer. (908) 276-6189 or (908) ART EXHIBIT/AUCTION — 709-1550. 233. 2032 Westfield Ave., Scotch Plains. Ward, visiting professor of creative KIDS KINGDOM — theand wine and cheese reception, fea- For information about the raffle, writing at Richard Stockton GOLF OUTING — 18th annu- turing Italian artist Guido BoreUi call (903) 322-5192. al event to benefit the Linden- "Traveling Jubilee" returns to SCHMIEDE College. 8-10 p.m. Patricia M. based Center for Hope Hospice & Union County, bringing clowns, jug- da Caluso. A benefit program for Kuran Cultural Arts Center, Palliative Care. Sept. 13, Roselle glers, pony rides and more. Noon-6 the Kenilworth Historical Society's W'atron Road, Fanwood. Free. For Golf Club $150 for the full day, $60 p.m. Sept. 18. Nomahegan Park, "Restore the House" campaign. 7 SUNDAY more, call (908) 889-7223. for dinner only. (732) 2441044. Cranford. Free admission. (908) p.m. Oct. 1. Schering-Plough com- TREE EXPERT CO. HYPERTENSION SCREEN- 436-2900. plex, 2000 Galloping Hill Road, SEPT. 5 ING — free clinic for Scotch Plains GOLF CLASSIC FALL Kenilworth. Trimming • Repairs SPECTACULAR — 10th annual SIDEWALK ART SHOW • Removal OPEN MIC/KARAOKE residents. 10 a.ID.-noon Sept. 13. NIGHT — at the Internet Lounge. SATURDAY Scotch Plains Public Library event to benefit the Church of St. AND SALE — in downtown Modern Equipment 7 p.m. 256 South Ave., Fanwood. Community Room, 1927 Bartle Joseph the Carpenter at theWestfield, with prizes totaling • State Certified (908) 490-1234. SEPT. 11 Ave. Roseile Golf Club. Sept. 20. $150 $1,500.10 a.m-5 p.m. Oct. 9; regis- FALL FISHING DERBY — AUTUMN SPLENDOR per person. Fee deadline is Sept. 7. tration closes Oct. 1. For an applica- Immediate Service for People with Disabilities; an WREATH — a workshop at Crafty (9081241-1250. tion, call (908) 233-1849, (908) 789- • Insured For Your Protection THURSDAY' annual event sponsored by The Kitchen/Ben Franklin Crafts in DRIVE FOR AUTISM III — 9444, or (908) 233-3021. Union County Board of Chosen Garwood. 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 16. golf outing sponsored by the TRICKY TRAY GIFT AUC- 908-233-TREE SEPT. 9 Freeholders and the Newark Bait Advance registration required; call Crossroads School of Westfield. TION — third annual event to 908 233 8733 and Flycasters Club. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (908) 789-0217 to register or for Mattawang Golf Club, Belle Mead. benefit the Cerebral Palsy League. AUTHOR APPEARANCE — Oct. 24. Donations are now being by amateur historian Feather Echo Lake Park, more details. Sept. 20. $125 per golfer. (908) 665- Celebrating our 50th yejr Mountainside/Westfield border. POW/MLA REMEMBRANCE 8068, (718) 494-0141 or drive- accepted; call Melissa Taveras at m the Tree Business Schwartz Foster, at the paid-up (908) 709-1800, ext. 115. membership dinner of Register at (908) 527-4096. DAY — a ceremony sponsored by forautism@comcast. net. 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Way of Greater Union County. resource for thousands of local peo- New Jersey newspapers and get your grams that support children and "By sharing this knowledge and "Faced with a dramatic increase in ple in need of assistance with message to over 3 million readers for youth in the area. working together, we have helped the number of agencies and help health and human services." ' $1050. Statewide coverage for lets The Tbur of Services event was strengthen our local network of lines, people often don't know For more information, or to get than $S.O7 per publication. organized by Community child care service providers and where to turn. involved in planning future Tour of CONTACT THIS NEWSPAPER for more Coordinated Child Care (CCCC) established solid relations among In many cases, people end up Services events, call (973) 923- | information or contact Diane Trent, and was held at the Union County local service professionals." going without these necessary and 1433. New Jersey Press Association. 609-406- Vocational-Technical School. United Way of Greater Union I 0600 ext 24; email dtrent@njpa org Participating organizations includ- County and the County of Union 9 ed United Way of Greater Union also focused attendees on the new Video eases students worries New Jersey 2x2 Display Ad Network County, Gateway Northwest 2-1-1 helpline that is unking callers Maternal Child Health Network, WESTFIELD — Freshmen Sept. 12 on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. to social services throughout Union wondering what to expect when and 7 p.m.; Thursdays at 2 and 10 Prevention Links, Robertson County 24-hours a day, seven days they enter Westfield High School p.m.; Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 7 Buy Direct Handcrafted Mapte,Pfne,Oak * Cherry Furniture Resource Center, SIDS Center of a week. 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Foundation, Bellevue Hospital, Colgate Palmolive,, frill be on display in The Commons on Union County spaces, either for indoor facilities such as the This year Taradaah participated in the "Sundial and the University of Oklahoma. ; College's Cranford campus at 1033 Springfield Ave. Commons or for outdoor venues. Memorial Project," a World Trade Center submission, She currently teaches three-dimensional design in Reflected Light" is a solo show consisting of sus- In addition to preparing for this exhibition, which is an on-line exhibition. She also has one out- the art department at Montclair State University pended acrylic sculpture for the UCC Commons. Taradash is working on a suspended commission for door sculpture on loan to the Healing Garden of and offers the Kinetic Sculpture class at the School - Due to extensive renovations being made to the The Music Center at Strathmore, located in North Robert Wood Johnson Cancer Center in Hamilton, of Visual Aits in New York City. % llacKay Library, the next several shows will move Bethesda, Md. This new facility with a 2,000-seat four outdoor sculptures on loan at Fordham The exhibit will formally debut on Oct. 9 witbga from the gallery space to various venues on the concert hall and a music education center, is sched- University on the Lincoln Center Campus in New reception from 2 to 4 p.m. in The Commons on the Cranford campus, uled to open in 2005, and it will be the new home of York, and several metal wind sculptures on display campus of Union County College, 1033 SpringneH • For many years, Taradash has been creating the Baltimore Symphony and the National at the Elaine Benson Gallery and Sculpture Garden Ave., Cranford. « pcryik sculptures that consist of acrylic prisms that Philharmonic. in Bridgehampton, NT. Gallery hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday!, are both clear and colored. She develops pieces that Her commission is scheduled to be completed this Her works can be found in permanent collections through Thursdays and on Saturdays. Evening hSurs transport natural light, and it is the unpredictabilili- fall, and the installation will be suspended over the at The Newark Museum, The New Jersey State are from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursday^, ,r: Jy of natural forces (the ever-changing quality of music center's grand stairway, spanning four stories Council on the Arts, the New York State Legislature, For more information, call (908) 709-7155. •-• *- Registration open WAC for the fall session welcomes at the Arts Guild artists RAHWAY — Students may now is no instructor for these sessions. Residents who are looking register for the fall art class session Weekly fee for the open studio is $8 for an opportunity to practice, at the Arts Guild of Rahway. payable at the studio or $68 in fine-tune, or even begin to draw This session includes a line-up of advance for all nine weeks. for the first time, or who are new daytime classes and additional Five one-day art workshops are looking for the chance to model after-school classes for children. also available this fall. They are for an aspiring and dedicated Classes are suitable for students at "Printmaking 101: Exploring The community of artists, are invit- all levels of experience. Monotype," 'Image Transfer & ed to join the Life Drawing • Daytime classes run Monday Other Creative Mischief," Studio Group in residence at through Thursday and include "Cyanotype (Printmaking Without the Watchung Arts Center. vatercolor, pottery, "Drawing from a Darkroom)," "Encaustic Painting The autumn series of the 4ife: The Human Figure" and oil Workshop 1: Intro" and "Encaustic Life Drawing Studio Group will .painting from still life and land- Workshop 2." Fees for all work- begin the second week of scape. Most morning classes are 2Vt shops vary. Call for dates and September, on Wednesday, Sept. hours per session and run for eight times. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 11. It will weeks. All classes begin the week of Program sponsors for the fall continue to meet every two fiept. 20. art class/workshop series are weeks for a total of nine ses- Evening classes are available in Merck & Co., Inc., PSE&G sions through Dec. 18. ~ drawing, pottery, watercolor, paint- Foundation and Infineum USA. ing with oils, acrylic painting, pho- This program is also made possi- The Wednesday group meats tography and beginning and inter- ble in part by the NJ State from 7-10 p.m. and the ~ mediate stained glass. Most classes Council on the Arts, a sister Saturday group meets from^O run IVi hours per session; fees vary. agency of the National a.m.-l p.m. Most adult classes are suitable for Endowment for the Arts. The autumn schedule (with teens 12 years and up. To register for a class or to 9 the exception of one week to Afternoon classes are available receive a brochure, call (732) 381- You ve got to 'Heart'this movie festival be determined) is as follows: — Wednesdays, Sept. 8, 22; for children between 7 and 14 7511. Information about all classes I H—rt Huckat***, starring Judt Law, Naomi Watts, Dustln Hoffman and Lily Tomlln, and more years of age. The fall kids' schedule is available at www.rahwayarts- Oct. 6, 20; Nov. 3, 17; Dec. 1, 20 more naw movtas will premier* In Fllmmakars Symposium, beginning latar this month at 15. includes "Three Ways to Art" (com- guild.org or e-mail arts- Loaws Thaatars In Mountalnslda. For mow Information, call (800) 531-9416. bining projects in painting, collage [email protected]. — Saturdays: Sept. 11, 25; and drawing), oil painting/acrylic The Arts Guild of Rahway is a Oct. 9, 23; Nov. 6, 20; Dec. 4, 18. painting, pottery, Japanese non-profit multidisciplinary center The sessions are open to all Anime/Manga-style cartooning and for the arts located 1670 Irving St. serious artists, and provide the drawing. Class times and fees for in downtown Rahway. The Guild opportunity to draw from a children's classes vary. presents a 10-month season each Choral Art Society seeks singers nude model. Sessions consist of There is also an Open Studio year of art exhibits, musical per- a variety of 1- to 20-minute Singers of all voices are invited John flutter's Birthday The Choral Art Society, a non- poses. Anyone under the age of life Drawing Program on Tuesday formances and art classes. The to join The Choral Art Society of Madrigals. These five madrigals profit community chorus, is dedi- nights from Sept. 21 through Nov. Arts Guild is dedicated to the pres- New Jersey. Rehearsals are held compose a suite with texts drawn cated to the study and perform- 18 must have parental permis- 16. This session is available for entation of qualify arts program- weekly on Tuesdays from 8 to 10 from the "madrigal era" by * ance of great choral works. sion to attend. Photography and •rusts to draw from live models. ming for the residents of Central p.m.,Sept. to May, and take Shakespeare, John Wilbye, Members come from Union, wet media are prohibited. New models pose each week. There and Northern New Jersey. place in the choir room of The Raleigh and others. Despite the Somerset, Bergen, Hudson and The fee for Wednesday Presbyterian Church in Westfield, old texts, they are written in a Middlesex counties. The chorus evenings or Saturday mornings located at the corner of Mountain jazz style. originated in September 1962 as will be $110, or $215 for both Avenue and East Broad St. For the winter/spring semes- The Suburban Symphony Chorus days, paid in advance. Space 1 Cause for 'Celebration The season's first rehearsal is ter, which starts Jan. 19, 2005, under the direction of Peter Sozio. permitting, walk-in participa- 1 Tuesday, with registration and rehearsals will be for the May 14, In September 1963, Evelyn tion is accommodated at a fee of t Sean Berg, conductor of the The Celebration Singers per- music purchase starting at 7:30 2O05 performance of Luigi $15 per session (please call Celebration Singers, has form all styles of music in two Bleeke became the director and f p.m. Singers interested in joining Cherubini's Requiem in C Minor, in 1964 the chorus formed an before attending). announced auditions for adult major concerts per year (holiday are invited to attend a rehearsal a work for chorus and orchestra. independent organization under The Watchung Arts Center is i members will be held from 7-8 p.m. and spring), and serve the sur- and meet with James S. Little, Both the January and May its present name. located at 18 Stirling Road, I Tuesday at Cranford United rounding communities with per- the Society's musical director. concerto are to be held at The Bleeke served the organization Watchung. For more informa- i Methodist Church, corner of formances at hospitals, fairs, nurs- The fall semester will be spent Presbyterian Church in Westfield. as director for 32 seasons, fol- tion on attending or modeling i Lincoln and Walnut Avenues. ing homes, tree lighting ceremonies preparing for the Jan. 15,2005, On Dec. 10, the Choral Art lowed by Thomas Booth and for the Life Drawing Studio u Singers 18 and older are eligible and similar events. performance of Handel's Dixit Society will host its annual Kathleen Healy-Wedsworth, for Group, please contact the pro- t to join. For more information, call Rehearsals are Tuesdays from Dominus, a lively work scored for Messiah Sing starting at 8 p.m. two seasons each. James S. Little gram coordinator at (973) 857- e Pennis Jenkins at (973) 456-2282. 8-10 p.m. at Cranford United strings, continuo, chorus and at St. Helen's Church, 1600 is starting his sixth season as 3098, [email protected] or v „, The Celebration Singers are Methodist Church. soloists. Also on the program is Rahway Ave., Westfield. musical director. http://watchungarts.org. E also looking for an accompanist for For more information, call Berg the 2004-2005 season. This is a at [email protected] or call Rick I paid position. Marsden at (908) 241-7619. f m.-. 'Get Back!' comes to S F t v UCAC later this month d WE Steve's CATERING "Get Back!" featuring the cast of Let it Be/Abbey Road. o "Beatlemania" comes to the Union Performing more than 35 GEIfiRGK! t DELIVER Family Restaurant AVAILABLE County Arts Center in Rahway 8 Beatles hits, including "She Loves ti nder New Ownership! • (Formerly Margie's) p.m. Sept. 17, bringing a show that You," "Strawberry Fields" and "Hey I looks, sounds and feels like a Jude," the show is designed to be a merican & Eastern Europe Cuisine Beatles concert. treat for Beatles fans of all ages. Breohfost I The show includes members of Ticket prices are $32, $28, $22 g French Toast or ftneakes w/coffee $2.50 the Broadway and London produc- and may be purchased online at tl Bagel w/Cream Cheese or Butter w/coffee $1.75 tion of "Beatlemania" whose like- www.UCAC.org. by calling the box o H.im & Cheese Western Omelette or Cheese Omelette w/coffee ness to the Beatles in appearance, office at (732) 499-8226, or in per- w (your etioicel w/Home Fries, Coffee, Toast & Jelly $3.95 musical performance, wit and son at the box office located at 1601 Vour Chok«: $5.9S lunch Vow Chok*: $5.95 f( charm has entertained audiences Irving St. in Rahway. Group dis- u (All Lunch Served with Soup or Saladl worldwide, from Europe to Japan counts are available and handi- • Chopped Steak w/vegetablc & mashed potato • Chicken Quesadilla w/French Fries and Hong Kong, from South capped accessible seating is avail- d • Combo Salad Platter Tuna, Potato Salad, Chicken 4 Cole Slaw over lettuce America to Canada and across the able. The Beatles tribute show "Get Back!" comei to the Union County q • Veal Scallopine Wrap w/French Fries USA. Customers who buy a ticket to Arts Center Sept. 18. C4 "Get Back!" uses authentic cos- the show may also get a free movie tl Vour Owk»: $8.95 PinflT Vour Onto: $8.95 tumes, vintage instruments, realis- ticket for "A Hard Day's Night," to surrounded by a variety of restau- comes from the City of Rahway, a (All Dinners Served with Soup or Salad 4 Routo of Vegetables) tic characterizations and state-of- be shown at 8 p.m. Sept. 18. rants, Merck & Co., the Union County ii Jf- • Broiled Stuffed Filet of Flounder w/Crabmeat the-art digital orchestration topro - Hie Union County Arts Center The Union County Arts Center Board of Chosen Freeholders, RSI l£ Ql^ • Calves Liver w^auteed Mushrooms & Onions duce a two-hour musical and visual is at the hub of a richly diverse is a not-for-profit organization that and Liberty Bank. Other funding & Center Cut Broiled PonV Chops experience highlighting the three arts district. The theatre is located is dedicated to presenting quality has been made possible by the Fresh Clams, Shrimp & Calamari over linguine a major eras of Beatles music: The just two bocks from the New performances. Major support for New Jersey State Council on the a Ed Sullivan Show, Sgt. Pepper and Jersey Transit train station and the Arts Center and it programs Arts/Department of State. s< Hours; Closed Mondays - Tut*, to Sun. a*n lo 8pm - hi. & Sat open till ai Fax us your news! di (732) 574-2613 Artists sought for 'Gardens' show w Jersey Gardens, New Jersey's Angel G. Estrada. "The Board of become the center of the communi- ir largest outlet mall, will host Art in Chosen Freeholders is proud to ty; therefore it is a natural fit for the Gardens, a month-long celebra- have this annual event in Union us to host the celebration of arts in P tion of the arts in October during County." Union County" said Crystal Stell, m 28 | National Arts and Humanities The Division of Cultural and marketing director for Jersey w CHINESE & JAPANESE CUISINE | Month. This annual event is coor- Heritage Affairs invites musical and Gardens. "We have been over- re A Tremendous Variety of both cuisines. Casual Dining.. . dinated by the Union County dance groups in the Union County whelmed by the local talent right ' tr Division of Cultural and Heritage area to participate. Large groups here in our own backyard." SI Seatings up to 80 people. Enjoy Small & Large Parties! | Affairs, in the Department of and culturally diverse groups are "Our goal is to raise awareness te 00 Economic Development. The mul- encouraged to apply because the of the arts in Union County and OFF ticultural showcase of music and mall venue is especially appropriate the many artists who deserve t r ffiOrt dance performances will take place for large performances. recognition for their achievements. Mtnlkm Mil couponof u*rn15 atitrtng.ormo Noln valid on the weekends, including I er MattRollSpecials 'SushiBar Specials •DinnerBox irlany other oHrr. ,W nitid hr holiday ipttitU For an application form, call the Our shoppers come from all over ft Chefi Specials such as... Imperial Shrimp, Seafood Flower Basket, Taipei THa, House LmMt Columbus Day, in the mall's Union County Division of Cultural the tri-state area and beyond; this Center Court. KB SpecktDmk and Heritage Affairs at (908) 658- is an opportunity to showcase o% I sii "Art in the Gardens is an excel- 2550, or email the division at cul- local talent," Stelt said. -- lent opportunity for a Union County [email protected]. All applica- Jersey Gardens is located on» PC venue to host local talent and pres- tions are due by Sept. 10. Kapkowski Road at Exit 13A of the fu ent it to a wide and diverse audi- "Since opening its doors in New Jersey Turnpike and features ence," said Freeholder Chairman October 1999, Jersey Gardens has over 200 stores. - September 3,2004 C-1 Sports MURPHY S LAW Deep girls9 soccer team has high hopes for season Memories Last year's adversity may have laid groundwork for strong campaign by Scotch Plains-Fanwood •yDAVsOLAZAMJf seem most of this year's team would be set, learned to adjust when certain kids go in 2003. Another key contributor was anoth- CORRESPONDENT but the injuries a year ago gave so many down." er former New Jersey high school star of a bench extra players a chance to contribute that the Although there are some clear standouts Christine Pearce Rampone. SCOTCH PLAINS — Third-year Scotch team actually has 14 or 15 girls who started on this team such as first team all-Union "It was great watching two New Jersey Plains-Fanwood girls' soccer coach Kevin games a year ago. County fullback Lauren Perrotta and second high school players contribute to the gold Ewing is a strong believer in the idea that Also pushing the veterans are the team all-county midfielders Jenna medal. They were really excited at practice warmer there is strength in numbers, and the improved members of a strong junior varsi- Balestriere and sophomore A] lie H amble ton, that night after seeing the team win," said resilience of last year's team accentuated his ty team and several freshmen. With such a Ewing stresses the team's unity and close- Ewing. beliefs. Exhibiting amazing depth and inter- set lineup, Ewing does not expect to start ness. The coach credits players such as Mia THE RECORD-PRESS changeability of players allowed the Raiders five freshmen, as he sometimes did last year. "There are no stars on this team. Harnni, , , Brandi Editor's note: This column has to withstand the loss of six injured starters "It was surprising to have five or six key Everybody knows this is a team game," said Chastain and Joy Fawcett for enhancing soc- to continue winning through a rugged sched- injuries during a difficult part of our sched- Ewing. They're a very close bunch that likes cer's popularity and contributing to the previously run in this space. ule on their way to a 13-3-3 season. Covering a game one Tuesday ule and still win most of the games," said to do almost everything together." prodigious number of players he has to afternoon, I found myself standing Looking ahead to the coming season, to Ewing. The Raiders' three losses came One of the things they did together this choose from. in the Westfield High School gym- quote Sonny and Cher, "The beat goes on." against some stellar opposition, including summer was watch the United States Of course, the same overwhelming popu- On Aug. 23, Ewing welcomed almost 60 girls Group 4 finalist Bridgewater-Rantan, Top Olympic women's soccer team on its march larity that has boosted rosters has made for nasium listening to Whitney eager to endure grueling double sessions of Houston's rendition of the national 20-power Millburn and county finalist to the gold medal. The Olympic semi-final very few easy games for Scotch Plains, But practice in hopes of making this year's team, Governor Livingston. game against Germany and championship the local team won't be ducking any chal- anthem from the 1991 Super among them 21 freshmen. Bowl. It was the very same grainy "Soccer is a game of skill, endurance and match against Brazil were held in between lenges. Among the tough out-of-conference tape they played before my own With such an abundance of talent Ewing strategy... however, a little luck never can the high school squad's morning and games Ewing has scheduled is an away basketball games in that same unfortunately had to cut some players, hurt. I think we have the ability to do better evening practices, so much of the team game at O'Reilly's alma mater, East although he admitted that a number against those teams, but we need to get a lit- watched the games together. Brunswick High School, dusky gym a decade ago removed themselves by not showing up at I couldn't stop the flashback to tle lucky," said Ewing. In the Germany game, the winning goal To be the best you have to play against practices. "Our depth pulled us through," he added. was scored in overtime by New Jerseyan the best," said Ewing. And having numbers the years I wore the blue and With nine starters returning it would white of Westfield High. The mem- The kids have been playing a lot and have Heather O'Reilly, who graduated high school on your side never hurt either. ories brought back not just images in my mind, but that all too famil- iar soreness in the backside you feel when you spend the majority of your games riding the ol' pine. It's time to put on the pads I don't have many tales of hard- wood heroism to share — though they're often told that way at Happy Hour — unless scout team- scoring barrages at practice count. My name was usually the one at the end of the box score followed by 0-0-0-0, though I did have the occasional 1-0-0-2 and may have put up a 1-0-1-3 or two in my day. hi my junior year, 1992-93,1 was so firmly planted at the end of the bench I contemplated taking my warm-ups to woodshop and staining them a nice knotty pine. In my senior year, despite being more turnover-prone than Kerry Collins, I got some meaningful minutes. I made some key plays down the stretch to help us get a win over Scotch Plains, just our second of the year. But then I followed up by turn- ing the ball over twice and missing the front end of a 1-and-l against East Side just a few days later, leaving me with the decision to rent or buy my coach's doghouse. LARRY MURPHY/CORRESPONDENT Away from the team I stewed With fall rapidly approaching, local football playara an hitting the gridiron for practice m—kmt — over my lack of playing time, but I and not Just at th« high schools. Aspfrfng quarterbacks andlinebackers of midtffa school age are bit the wooden bullet and kept also doing their best to Impress their coaches and get ready for the season. Above, coach Sob plugging away. Whether at prac- Castelo directs a drill at Monday's practice session for the Westfield PAL team; at left, Chris Castelo tice or on the bus to and from takes a hand-off. games, we were having too much fun just playing ball and messing around. While it was frustrating to be on the wrong end of the bench and the first question my parents X-C team is working hard through the summer heat asked me after every game was "Did you play?" I took solace in the •yDAVBI the girls that ran before them. They are multitude of eager girls vying for the other are veterans Erin McCloskey, Jillian well aware that they have competition to top spots. Hobson, Carly Oliff, and Jayne Ruotolo. fact that I got to play basketball CORRESPONDENT They worked hard this summer in hopes of everyday — well, almost — and face, and they respect the talents of their Onishi, MegDriscoll, Rachel Barrett and WESTFIELD — For many high school opponents," said Buccino herself a champi- Kim Legones lead the returnees. Driscoll earning a varsity spot this year," said was part of a team that just Buccino. enjoyed playing the game and students, summer vacation is a time of easy onship road racer. and Onishi, along with Emily MacNeill, living and carefree days, filled with vaca- They worked hard this summer, worked were members of a championship Blue There was also a strong core of freshmen playing it together. Devil 4-by-800 relay team in last year's that moved through the ranks and gained Al Gore was still putting the tions, barbecues and trips to swimming hard at running camp in the Poconos, and pools and the beach. But the runners at the had a strong showing at our first week of track season. valuable experience not only last fall, but final touches on the Internet then, also in track, and should help add depth to so there wasn't the chat room top track programs like the one in Westfield formal practice. They know that to be the MacNeill would be a top runner on the know that hard summer workouts in the team that wins comes down to who worked cross-country team, were it not the case this year's team. That group includes Jen pressure of living up to expecta- searing heat are what makes the difference the hardest and wanted it the most, and that sht? co-captains the soccer team as a Danielsson, Nicole DiBenedetto, Ayn tions and deflecting criticism. We when the cold November winds usher in they are willing to do all that they can to be returning all-Union County sweeper. Wialer, Beth Budnick and Meg Buttrick. wanted to win every game, Buccino accepts that not every good There are also some new additions to the dreamed of winning a champi- the championship meets. that team," added Buccino, who assists Even though they recovered strongly long-time head coach Thomas Hornish. cross-country runner competes. "Yes, there team that are proving themselves daily at onship and adding a number to are track athletes that are playing other practice, and could prove to be key players the all-to-bare basketball banner last season from their first dual meet loss Buccino credits the squad's four senior in 83 matches to win the Union County captains, Annie Onishi, Sarah Masel, Ali sports in the fall, that we would like to have as the season progresses, including senior that hung on the gym wall. championship, the members of the Rodino and Katie Cole-Kelly, with inspiring on our learn. And yes, they would probably Anne Siwulec, junior Caitlyn Berkowitz But we didn't beat ourselves Westfield girls cross-country team seemed the team during the summer. "They worked benefit from the distance running we do in and freshmen Marissa Mumford, and Rose up if we didn't. to have extra focus to work harder this very hard organizing fun runs every day to cross-country during the winter and spring Driscoll, Meg's sister. Everybody from our star point summer, according to distance coach Jen accommodate all kinds of summer sched- seasons on track," she said. "However, we do The Blue Devils open their season in the guard to the last guy on the end of Buccino. ules that the kids on the team have," she not begrudge them their talents in other St. Dominic's Invitational Sept, 11 at the bench had too much fun to be "While losing the dual meet streak was said. sports and can accept their decisions to Lincoln Park. Their first dual meet is Sept. obsessed with the results. Still, xtremely disappointing to the girls last The Blue Devils lost Deenie Quinn, play something else during the fall season." 15 against Irvington, Newark East Side when we made a run at qualifying year, it also made them stronger. They Dorothy Chou, Mary Kate Maher and Irina Onishi and Driscoll are leading the and Elizabeth at Branch Brook Park in for the state tournament and came have an intense desire to maintain our Sheremetyeva from their top eight runners workouts but Buccino happily sees a large Newark. The squad's home meets will be up two wins short, it hurt. team's tradition of success that was set by but have a wealth of returning talent and a pack of girls pushing them. Among them held at Tamaques Park. I don't remember the days I didn't play or the days I got the quick hook. Instead, I remember a couple hundred students sitting in the stands at every game making Presbyterian claims a raucous amount of noise, hold- ing up 3-point signs as we launched them with Cranford-like church league victory frequency (well, maybe not that The men's softball team from The Presbyterian many, but a lot) and chanting like Church In Westfield, for the first time ever, has a well-organized college student become champion of the Union County Church section. Softball League. The team posted a 10-4 record I remember the practical jokes during the regular season and won 5 of 6 at a team camp at Rider and games In post-season play. The 16-player team debating with Coach Stu Carey was anchored by veteran players Glen DuMont, Shayn March, Jim Marino, Steve what the proper amount of pulp Parker, Joe Pink, Bill Rand, Ken Reynolds and in orange juice should be. David Wright. Much of the team's strength I remember beating Scotch came from the speed, power and aggressive- Plains twice and the chaos of a ness of younger players Dave Trisler, Alex Lau, near brawl with East Side, when Brady Lau and Sean Goldate, plus newcomers we were forced to sit in our locker Damon Roth, Andy Brown and Patrick Collins. room for more than an hour after The pitching duties were shared by Bill Cook the game, listening to more of and Parker, the team captain. Much of the Stu's stories and the relentless team's success during the regular season was teasing of everyone on the team due to the strong bats of Roth, Pink, Reynolds, by everyone on the team. Trisler and Lau. After winning a one-game play- My high school hoops experi- off against Calvary Union and sweeping Crossroads Church from Springfield In two ence is summed up best by what games, the Presbyterian team demonstrated a Ron Nobile, our 6-foot 2-center, superior defense wins championships with Its said as we watched the junior var- 6-1 defeat of Evangel Church from Scotch sity play after being handed a 43- Plains In game three of the finals. The team point loss by Irvington. encourages any members of the church who "We may lose, but we have are Interested in Joining the team next season fun" to contact Steve Parker at (908) 233-6580. And maybe that's what it real- ly should be all about. JC-2 Record Press September 03,2004 scnool Enrollment Deirdre's dancers now open perform on big stage at Nazzaro CRANFORD — Fifteen years ago, before Riverdance and Lord of The Dance, Deirdre Shea had a vision. "I always felt that my art form was so much fun that if other ethnic art forms Studio caught on, such as yoga and karate, why not Irish dance?" she says. WESTFIELD — Enrollment for Although its beauty cannot be denied, the athleticism of Irish dancing makes it the 2004-2005 year is open at the unique. Dancers train rigorously to build strength and endurance, while perfecting Paul Nazzaro Music Studio. The the grace and fluidity of the dance movements. beginning of the school year is an Many students compete in local contests known as feislana. Deirdre Shea excellent opportunity to begin dancers have qualified to dance in regional and national competitions and many of musical development along with her dancers have gone on to compete at the world championship level. academic, athletic, and other activ- Most often though, the boys and girls hard at work in the studio are there to ities. Students are of all ages, enjoy an art form that brings together children and adults who appreciate Celtic grade school through adults, with dance and music. special features for every age and Competitions are not the only benefit of the hard work required. The Deirdre ability. There is also a special adult Shea dancers have been invited to perform with world-renowned Irish musicians student program. such as The Chieftains and Frank Patterson, and local legends such as Bobby This piano studio helps to Byrne. They have graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, Radio City, the New Jersey develop a wide variety of styles Performing Arts Center, and Disneyworld's Epcot Center. Students of the school and sounds: from Bach and blues, also have been asked to perform with the world famous Trinity Irish Dance to popular and jazz. Private les- Company. sons are scheduled once a week for In addition to performances and competitions, Shea requires her dancers to be a 30,45, or 60 minute sessions. positive force in the community. Many students volunteer to perform at local nurs- Teaching is personalized and has ing homes and hospitals during the Saint Patrick's Day season and throughout the many lasting effects, such as year. instilling a love for music, develop- Call to register at (908) 276-8181. The studio is located at 29 Alden St., Cranford. ing an understanding of the piano, and building an enhanced sense of TWo top champion from the Deirdre Shea School (aka The Shea-Jennings self-confidence, self-reliance, and Champion Dancers), Meg Conry and Cranford reeident Beth Gallagher, ere shown self-respect. Special care is taken with their teachers John Jennings and Deirdre Shea at the national competitions to ensure musical selections are held July 4 weekend in Philadelphia. enjoyable and something new is learned with each selection. A unique aspect of this music studio is the music technology CLASSES FOR CHILDREN (5-8) AND TEENAGERS (12 15) involved. In addition to traditional Performing Arts Studio aims piano lessons on the acoustic piano, the studio incorporates digi- tal pianos, computers, and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital YOGNt A\\ nil h.HAM to serve every type of student Interface) into each student's les- son to enhance understanding, cre- ble experience in the style of the ativity, and skills. Students can SCOTCH PLAINS — "How cocious student and channel his or learn music composition, play back FREE many times have I heard Moms her talents, TV show, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and save their original pieces, and telling me, 'my daughter is such a "Our professional staff is are able to take home printed ham. She sings and dances for trained to encourage the most reti- The Performing Arts Studio copies of their songs. anyone who will listen. Do you cent child to 'come out of his shell.' also offers classes in Advanced Wednesday, Sept, 1 at 8:30pm Scene Study to students in Grade Students also are able to digi- think she will enjoy your musical In turn, the 'little hams' in our tally record pieces they have com- Saturday. Sept. 4 at 12:10pm theatre program?' asks Robin classes learn to develop their natu- 7 and above who have had at least two years prior acting training. pleted and take home CDs and or by appointment. Gerson Wong, director of The ral gifts," said Gerson Wong. "Our digital cassette tapes of their VNIII \\(,\. hi MIM.IM. RUV. Performing Arts studio. curriculum is geared for both the Fall registration is currently professional tracked student as recordings. These recordings are Tuesday, Sept. 7 From 1:00 to 5:30pm I On the other hand, "Some underway. Acting classes are also featured on the web, where Thursday, Sept. 9 from 2:00 to5:30p m mothers will express their concern well s the child who just wants to offered to children in Grades K-l, the files can be played on any com- Saturday, Sept. 1) from 1 00 to 4:00pm about their shy child. 'He hardly explore his or her natural talent." Grades 2-4, Grades 5-7 and puter and downloaded or emailed Monday, Sept. 13 from 1:00 to5:30p m speaks up in class. Do you think The Performing Arts Studio Grades 8-12. to friends and family around the LINSVS in N.I \inu- I'MII fT) he would benefit from your acting offers workshops in acting, musical Musical theatre classes are world. The Paul Nazzaro Music school?"' theatre, improvisation and offered to students in Grades 2-3, Studio is the only musical school in NICOLE'S YOGA CENTER, LLC The Performing Arts Studio in advanced scene study. Acting Grades 4-5, and Grades 6-12. the Westfield area that offers 94 NORTH AVE., GARWOOD - (908) 789-6426 Scotch Plains is dedicated to classes concentrate on improvisa- Improvisation classes are offered hands on computer music composi- enriching children's lives through tion, speech, movement, pan- to middle school through high tion and digital recording along Call for brochure or visit mro.nicotesyofaceiiter.coa the arts. Classes are designed to tomime, character development school students. with piano lessons. and scene study. SPM l\l ( I ASM N I OK SI MORN reach out to the shy as well as pre- Classes begin the week of Sept. Several holiday related per- In musical theatre class, stu- 18 and are held at The Jewish formance-parties are scheduled dents learn proper vocal tech- Community Center

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See dealer lot delate. 0% tinartong available in lieu of rebates on 20*4 Models cnly See deaiei for details. jTo qualified buyefs on select modeii Must lake delivery by 9/7/04. iBtJe Commiiston hot water Incl. tll80/mth 90878*9510 Record-Press 0-1 Automotive/Classified Web site names best college cars PRNewswire - Whether it's excitement of his or her first college freshmen heading car," said Karl Brauer, editor away from home for the first in chief of Edmunds.com. time or newly licensed drivers "While the enthusiasm of hoping to wow their friends having your own wheels is this fall, one thing is certain: always there, nothing can back-to-school shopping just match the excitement of hav- got a bit more enjoyable with ing a cool car. Parents tend to the Top 10 Cars for Drivers prefer safe but relatively bor- Under 25, identified by the ing econoboxes, while stu- editors at Edmunds.com. dents lean toward image and Edtnunds.com editors have fun. Edmunds.corn's list offers chosen cars that are inexpen- the best of both worlds by sive to own and operate, rea- identifying cars that are safe, sonably fuel efficient, safe fun to drive, look cool and are and likely to provide years of reasonably priced." reliable service. Edmunds.com is an online The top 10 cars for drivers resource for automotive infor- under 25 are: mation. Its comprehensive set 1. Scion xA/Scion xB — Very of data, tools and services, roomy, great for moving into including Edmunds.com True the college dorm. Market Value pricing, is gen- 2. Kia Spectra/Hyundai erated by Edmunds.com Elantra — Well-built cabins Information Solutions and is with surprising conveniences. licensed to third parties. 3. Honda Civic/Acura RSX For example, the company — Best qualified, most supplies over 800,000 pages refined economy car. of content for the auto sec- 4. Ford Focus — Smooth rid- tions of AOL and PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWSCOM ing and spunky. NYTimes.com, provides week- The redesigned Porsche 911 Carerra and Carrera S are making their way into showrooms this week. 5. Mazda 3 — Styling is ly data to Automotive News sharp and handles like a and delivers monthly data sports car around corners. reports to Wall Street ana- 6. Toyota Matrix/Pontiac lysts. Vibe — Perfect for hauling Edmunds.com was named Porsche unveils 'new' 911 around a group of friends. "best car research" site by 7. Volkswagen Golf — Forbes ASAP, has been select- PRNewswire - All 204 U.S. 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera and tomers, we fully expect this The 911 Carrera's 3.6-liter unit Premium interior furnishings ed by consumers as the "most and Canadian Porsche dealers 911 Carrera S," said Peter next generation of ihe 911 will produces 325 horsepower (SAE) make it seem like more than a useful Web site" according to are welcoming this week the Schwarzenbauer, president and provide the impetus to exceed while the 911 Carrera S's larger hatchback. every J.D. Power and arrival of the 2005 Porsche 911 CEO of Porsche Cars North these records." 3.8-liter power plant develops 8. Scion tC — Engine gives Associates New Carrera and 911 Carrera S to America Inc. and Porsche Cars The new Porsche 911 Carrera 355 horsepower (SAE). Both plenty of kick while solid- Autoshopper.com Study and their showrooms. Canada Ltd. "Over the past sev- and more powerful 911 Carrera cars also have a newly devel- quality materials make for a was ranked first in the Survey In anticipation of the intro- eral years, the strong efforts of S combine the classic 911 sil- oped six-speed gearbox and a pleasant cockpit. of Car-Shopping Web Sites as duction of the first new 911 in these dealers have produced houette, a trademark of the reworked chassis, which 9. Honda Element — Plenty reported by The Wall Street six years, Porsche dealers have Porsche 911 sales records in the model for more than 40 years, includes active suspension as of space for dorm-room sup- Journal. planned a wide variety of cele- United States and Canada of with new and more aggressive standard on the S model. plies. The company is headquar- brations to unveil the new mod- over 60,000 cars. styling. Both models feature Manufacturer's suggested 10. Mini Cooper — Life's too tered in Santa Monica, Calif., els to their many customers. "Given the highly enthusiastic Porsche's traditional horizontal- retail price for the 911 Carrera short not to have a fun car. and maintains a satellite "We share our dealers' excite- early reception to the new mod- ly opposed flat-six cylinder is 569,300 and $79,100 for the "Everyone remembers the office near Detroit. ment over the launch of the els by the media and our cus- engines. 911 Carrera S.

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